1 32 11 http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/79a5ebcb8c116e90f151ffd304adcac9.PDF 896502d8d2f273181f1c681e1e000e35 PDF Text Text •.t, ^ V'/ >v-.. iX JY uiSMSEna Kwi" *« Hall tells Governors See Poae 2 ($«e Special Supplement) . .: \. ' •- , •^', '• "t 1 - 1j •.- " V ^ r.'-wim, -V fJ �•• ». Asks Them to Consider the Human Element A » .i ., H Hall Speaks to Republican Governors on Economy SIU President Paul Hall joined one of President Ford's top economic ad­ visors, L. William Seidman, and B. F, Goodrich Rubber Co. Chairman O. P. Thomas to address the Republican Governor's Conference held in St. Louis earlier this month on the present condi­ tion of America's economy. Speaking between the business and government repre.sentatives, President Hall told the members of the prestigious Republican Governor's Association that the solutions offered by economists have considered every factor of the economy "except the quality of life for hutnan beings. And people is what our country is about." "We cannot overiook the human element," he continaed. "When 20,000 workers lose their jobs, that's 20,000 American families who are hurting for food and clothing. And if the worker hasn't lost his job, he's seen his paycheck become worth less and less while the cost of necessities—a home, a car, food, doctor's bills, everything he needs—climb to a point where he must begin to choose between these necessities.". SIU President Hall then outlined for the Republican governors the AFLCIO's proposals to reverse the down­ ward economic trend and to help equal­ ize the burden caused by recession and now carried almost entirely by Amer­ ica's workers. SIU President Paul Hall~(centerT fields questions on the economy during the Republican Governors Association Conference along with B.F. Goodrich Chairman O. P. Thomas (left) and L. William Seidman, one of President Ford's top economic advisors. These proposals included setting up extensive public works programs to em­ ploy the millions of Americans out of work, passing legislation that would both reopen housing to low and middle income families and revitalize the hous­ ing industry, closing the tax loopholes used by the large corporations, and opposing aU wage and price controls which "do not require an equitable sac­ rifice from all parts of the economy, in­ cluding wages, prices, profits, interests and dividends." Turning to the causes underlying the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: nation's economic problems, President Hall spoke of the high price of energy and the multinational oU corporations' lack of concern for America's wellbeing. He pointed out that, "a mfiltinational corporation cannot he a good citizen of any country. They seek only profits, in whatever form or country they can be made." "I'm not against free enterprise," President Hall told the Republican gov­ ernors, "but we cannot allow the free enterprise system, as practiced by the multinationd oil companies, to be used to destroy democracy." President Hall concluded his speech by stressing the need for all segments of society to work together. "American labor wants to better America," he said. "To get that better America, we all must overlook our differences — everyone must make a contribution to society." After his speech, President Hall took part in a panel discussion with President Ford's economic advisor and the man­ agement representative, and joined them in answering questions from the Republican governors and the press. Looking ahead to 1975, we will have reached a year that will prove to be a crossroads for the U.S. maritime industry. However, we must be the ones to decide which road, which direction to take on the many com­ plicated issues that will face us in the coming year. To meet these important issues in the most effective and democratic way, the SIU will call together in the early part of 1975 a large number of deck, engine and steward department Seafarers, representative of the entire SIU membership, to another Educational Conference at the Harry Lundebei^ School. Paul Hall Educational Conference— Working Together We are drawing near the end of a year that history will not remember kindly—a year that has been marked by international economic, social and political strife. Seafarers, as a transient part of the international com­ munity, have no doubt had as good a first hand view as anyone of the many difficult protjlems facing most nations, their business, their industry and their people on a worldwide scale. Conversely though, in the U.S. maritime industry it has been a year marked by progress and growing cooperation among Ae different segments of the industry in our collective fight to make a better life for all involved in maritime and a better industry in which to work. Looking back on 1974, we see that the long-term hopes of the U.S! maritime industry, embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, finally began to take root. In the past 12 months, new ship after new ship came down the ways of Americah shipyards to join the steadily revitalizing and competively growing fleets of U.S.-flag operators. And, it has been Sea­ farers, because they have taken the initiative to continually upgrade their professional skills with the help of the SIU's academic and vocational education programs at Piney Point, who are safely and efficiently manning the majority of these new highly automated vessels. The Conference will enable us to take a hard, detailed look at the present state of the industry; how it has progressed in the past few years and the direction we wish it to take in the future. As importantly, the Conference will enable us to discuss our new contract, due for renewal in June, and the changes needed in it for Seafarers to provide a more secure future for themselves and their families. It will also give us the opportunity to discuss our constitution and shipping rules, our Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans, our training and upgrading programs, and the need for stepped-up organizational efforts. Most importantly, though, this Conference will give us the chance to meet together in force and work together side by side to voice our aspira­ tions and set our goals for the future. Too many times in the past, we in the maritime industry have allowed our personal likes or dislikes to cloud the real issues. As a result the industry suffered. In the last few years, though, wc have effectively pushed aside per­ sonalities and have worked together in unity and harmony. As a result, the industry has prospered through implementation of such programs and projects as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the U.S.-Soviet bilateral trade agreement. Collectively, these programs will mean jobs and job security for SIU members for years to come. Yet, now is no time to quit. Because we have won a few rounds does not mean we have won the fight^—it only means we are closer to winning. We still have tough rounds ahead of us, such as the protection of the Jones Act, securing a fair share of all U.S. cargoes for Americaii-flag ships, and the formation of one governmental maritime agency. ^ , We will be victorious in these fights only if we continue'to make the effort to understand our problems and work together in solving them. The upcoming Educational Conference will be invaluable to ps in ^achjleving these goals. ^ . .j.i . L'l.r: Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth AVenuel' Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXyi, No. 12. December 1974. . ... Page 2 J. • • ". Seafarers Log \, >• �A Victory for the 5IU Final Congressional Approval Given Oil Imports Bill WASHINGTON—The Senate gave final Congressional approval on Dec. 16 to the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 by a vote of 44-40 and sent the bill to the White House for President Ford's signature. The bill requires that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum im­ ports must be carried on U.S.-flag ships — manned by American crews — and that the quota will automatically in­ crease to 25 percent next year and 30 percent on July 1,1977. Passage of the bill by both the House and Senate brings to a successful close one of the most ambitious legislative efforts ever undertaken by the labor movement—^and represents a special victory for the SIU which led the fight all the way. It also marks the first time the powerful oil conglomerates have INDEX Legislative News Conference version of oil bill passes Senate Page 3 Washington Activities column ..:.Page9 Union News President's Report Page 2 Membership meeting in port of Wilmington Page 4 Headquarters Notes column Pages Money due in Falcon takeover Page 7 SIU Scholarship program expanded ... ..Backpage Delayed benefits J, information Pages 18-19 New Jacksonville hall dedicated ..Page 16 General News U.S. pension bill Special Supplement Hall gives energy report... Page 7 NMC meeting in Philadelphia Page 5 Hall speaks at Republican Governor's Conference . Page 2 SIU official attends IMCO meeting Page 5 Aid to Rubber workers local.... Pages Shipping Dispatchers Reports .....Page 24 , . Ships^ digpsts ...,Page 17„ Ships' committees Page 6 " Delta Norte Page 21 ' Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A'seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedules, requirements and applications ......Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application .......... Page 26 Advanced electrical procedures course ..............Page 26 Steward department training and upgrading Pages 22-23 Membership News Seafarers earn high school diplomas at MLS . .Pages 13,26 Brother Conti's Christmas mangers Page 12 . Bosun Chuck Hill receives borhmendation .Page 7 New SIU pensioners .... .Page 20 Final Departures Page 25 Brother Haringr«:»lves awarrt for bravery ....,,......Page 13 . •• n December, 1974 ever been beaten in any major piece of legislation. The victory was not easy. The oil lobby—through the American Petrol­ eum Institute and the Federation of American Controlled Shipping (Flags of Convenience)—mounted a nationwide propaganda campaign in the press. More than a hundred editorials and col­ umns—based on distorted and mislead­ ing information supplied by the oil lobby—were published in a broadside attack on the bill. Members of Congress, many of whom were up for reelection this year, were pressured to vote against thebm. And—once again—The Wall Street Journal attacked the Union and SIU membership for their participation in politics through their support of SPAD. Support for the SIU's position came from virtually every segment of the American labor movement. The AFLCIO and the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment were the first to endorse the bill by adopting strong support resolutions at their convention a year ago. AFLCIO affiliated international unions, state federations, local central bodies, AFL-CIO regional directors and Mari­ time Port Councils in all sections of the U.S. lined up solidly in support of the Oil Import Bill. Letters and telegrams to members of the House and Senate were sent by AFL-CIO President George Meany, Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland and the leaders of nearly every labor organi­ zation in all 50 states. State labor or­ ganizations personally contacted Con­ gressmen in their areas. Legislative representatives from the AFL-CIO and affiliated unions met reg­ ularly at meetings organized by the Maritime Trades Department to coordi­ nate activities in support of the bill throughout its long journey through the House and Senate. The SIU also held a series of meetings with ship owners and shipyard operators to galvanize in­ dustry-wide support. In addition to its direct benefits for Seafarers, the Energy Transportation Security Act has broad economic and security advantages for the nation. Among the benefits of the bill are: • A reduction of America's depend­ ence on foreign-flag ships to supply our vital energy needs; • Creation of thousands of jobs for American seamen, shipyard workers and workers in hundreds of maritimerelated supply and service industries; • A substantial reduction of the defi­ cit in the ocean transportation segment of our balance of payments; • An increase in the nation's tax rev­ enues by American companies building and operating American-flag ships; • Protection for American consum­ ers against price-fixing by oil companies through a cost-monitoring system super­ vised by the Secretary of Commerce. SIU President Paul Hall—who testi­ fied at committee hearings in both the House and Senate on the bill and who stirred up support for it at meetings throughout the nation—said at a meet­ ing of the Senate Commerce Committee on Merchant Marine: "Aside from the obvious fact that this bill will generate new job opportunities for American seamen and thousands of other Americans in related industries, it will also give this nation a measure of security by assuring that our energy needs are not interrupted—as they have been in the past—by foreign policy confficts with countries that register Ameri­ can-owned ships." Seafarers in upgrading training at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point witnessed the historic passage of the Oil Import Bill. They posed on the Capitol steps before going to the Senate gallery to hear debate on the bill and watch as the final vote successfully ended the SIU's long fight to guaran­ tee jobs for Seafarers. Pictured above with HLS Vice President Mike Sacco and Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown are: Bosuns Jose Aguiar; Enos Allen; Edwin Craddock; Frederick Johnson; Carl Lineberry; Basillio Maldonado; Carl CIsen; Clarence Pryor; Joe Puglisi; William Reeves; Johannes Sorel, and Joseph Zeloy; Steward Upgrader Mario Bruschini, and Seniority Upgraders William Berulis; Joe Colungelo; Tomas Escudero; John Keliy; Ernest Moneymaker and Stephen Szeibert. Comments From Senators on Oil Imports Bill The following are remarks made during Senate debate on the conference version of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. "The principal opponents of this leg­ islation—the multinational oil compa­ nies—have attempted to terrorize the American public into blind opposition with a cost estimate which is an insult to the intelligence of any reasonable per­ son who examines the fine print behind their claims... "... The Arab oil-exporting countries have already taken steps to control oil shipping and this measure—by encour­ aging a U.S.'flag tanker capability—is clearly in the best interests of the na­ tional security of the United States." Exceqds of a letter s^ed by: Senator Warren G. Magnnson (D-Wash.) Senator J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.) tenator Rmsdl B. LOBE Senator Daniel K. Inonye (D-Hawali) Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) "Mr. President, let me state at the outset—this Senator is not in the slight­ est degree interested in what contribur tions the maritime unions have made to anybody. He has confidence in the in­ tegrity and sincerity of all his colleagues. So much for that." Senator Norris Cotton (R-N.H.) exposition Leader "We saw how these Arab powers could make major American oil com­ panies refuse to deliver the oil they had in their tankers—even to the U.S. fleet in the Mediterranean. Imagine that. Here are the so-called American-controlled ships." "Now we know who they are—all the editorials we have had—we finally know Exxon wrote them. They deny it, but they wrote it through this organization that calls itself the Federation of Ameri­ can Controlled Shipping. They might as well call themselves the American Slav­ ery Association [because] they are dedi­ cated that under no circumstances will they hire an American if a foreigner can serve the same purpose. Never hire an American seaman for $1,000 a month out on those lonely sea lanes if we can hire a Chinaman for $100 a month. Too bad. Senators, we have been misled." Senator Russell B. Long (D-La.) Continued on Page 9 They Voted Following is the roll-call vote in the U.S. Senate Dec. 16 on the Conference Report of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 (H.R. 8193): Votiiqi In Favorlames Abourezk (D-S. Dak.) X i James B. Allen (D-Ala.) IBirchBayh(D-Ina.) |J.Glean Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) ; Robert C.Byrd(0-W.Va.> : Howanl W.Cannon (D. Nev.) >.Case(R-N,J.> Continued on Rage P Pages vl •hTl �Seafarer George Muzzicca on his feet to ask a West Coast Representative Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent, at the rostrum, makes his report, and question of the chair which concerned the mem- answers queries from the floor. At his right are Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey and meeting Recordbership. ing Secretary Leo Bonser. t.&ij Members Hold Monthly Meeting in Wilmington ...J 'JVJ:'. Every third Monday after the first Sunday of the month in the port of Wilmington, Calif., an informational membership meeting is held and last inohth 66 Seafarers attended flie Nov. 18 meeting. Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey chaired the meeting presenting reports of the SUPs Atlantic Arra Vice Pres­ ident Earl Shepard, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Di Giomo, Vice President in charge of contracts and their enforcement Frank Drozak, Welfare r^resen^tive George McCarteey and of the three-man elected Bosuns Selection Conunittee which chose the Seafarers who will attend the 19th Bosuns Riecertificailion Program class. All reports were accepted hy the memhership. Woriey then reported on organizing on the West Coast, registration, shipping, payoflb and ex­ pansion of die halL West Coast Representative Steve Troy flien reported to the members on the Oil Bill, LNGs and LPGS, Sabine organizing, the Jones Act attacks, the National Maritime Council, upgrading and political victories. Finally, two members took advantage of the meeting to ask relevant questions which were answer^ by Brodiers Woriey and Troy. % ; '• 'f Recenfly upgraded to quartermaster at Piney Point, Seafarer George Atchley registers with smiling secretary Diane Simms just before the monthly meeting. Happy SID pensioner Martin Prisament (left) accepts his first check from Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey during Nov. 18 meeting. Listening with great interest with other members at the monthly membership meeting is Seafarer Sam Mardin. Page 4 OS Luis Perez signs in and shows his book to secretary Diane Simms in order to register. A group of Seafarers in the Wilmington, Calif. Union Hall write, read and talk before the meeting on Nov. 18. : Seafarers Log �NMC Hosts 200 Shippers In Campaign For Cargo The National Maritime Council hosted over 200 area importers and exporters at the Downtown Club in PMadelphia last month in its continu­ ing nationwide campaign to increase the percentage of American foreign commerce carried on U.S.-flag ships. Since its inception in 1971, the Na­ tional Maritime Council, an alliance of all isegments of the maritime indnstrylabor, management and government— working together for the common good of the thousands of people involved inthe industry, fus conducted scores of snccessfnl panel type discussions throughout the counli^ to alert the na­ tion's shippers to the many advantages of shipping American. At these open forums, shippers in at­ tendance are invited to ask any ques­ tions they may have concerning the U.S. merchant marine which are an­ swered candidly by NMC panelists. At the most recent NMC meeting in Philadelphia, the panelists were: SIU Vice-President Frank Drozak; Larry Malloy, representing the International Longshoremen's Association; John Crosthwaite, vice president of Ameri­ can Export Lines; J. Crowley, vicepresident of Moore-MacCormack Lines; Wilton B. Jackson, a shipper representing E. I. DuPont De Nemours, and F. J. O'Donnell of the Market De­ velopment OflSce of the Maritime Ad­ ministration. Addressing the forum, SIU Vice President Drozak afiirmed that "the U.S. maritime industry—as any major industry—^is confronted with many problems that caimot be dealt with properly by one segment of the indus­ try; but by making a sincere effort to communicate with one another we can better understand our individual prob­ lems, and then by working together we will solve them collectively." Vice Pres­ ident Drozak said that this type of co­ operation "would help guarantee the best possible nninterrupted service to the ^^erican shipper." Drozak also noted that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 had enabled Amer­ ican operators to upgrade their fleets to effectively compete with the foreigner on the high seas. However, he pointed out that although U.S.-flag carriage had increased since the 1970 Act "only about six percent of all goods going in or out of the U.S. by ship is carried on American flag vessels," and he warned that if this situation continues to exist "foreign interests will soon dominate our trade and be able to dictate rates and schedules to us." Backing Vice-President Drozak's po­ sition, £. I. DuPont De Nemours rep­ resentative Wilton Jackson said that his company had doubled their usage of American-flag vessels in the last few years because "U.S.-flag service has proven to be on par in terms of speed, efficiency and price with any foreign vessels." In delivering the opening remarks at B 10001 Contributor's Name State City. Address S.S. No. SPAO It a separate lefretatec fund, ttt proceeds are used to further its oojectt and purposes tnciudme, put not limited to turlhenne thepohtit.ai, social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine witn improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection wiin sucn _.^rr ^^ f A ....A..... ... ...a,....! J.. ....aI... Ail ....a..a........ ... obiects. SPAO supports and contributes to poiiticei candidates for elective office An contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial olun" reprisal, or threat of sucn conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union (SiUNA ACuiwD) or of employment, if a contribution is made by reason of the abmre improper conduct, notify the Seefarers Union or SPAO at the above eddress, certified mail within Ihirty davs of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action ersd refund, if involuntary. Support SPAo to protect and further your economic, poiiticei and societ interests, American trade ssnion corscepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy of our r^ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or wiii be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S Government Printing Office. Washington. O C. 20402.) 1974 *20Off' rwwwwwwwwi Signature of Solicitor Port Gives to SPAD for the Future AB Stephan Bergeria (left) gets a SPAD receipt from Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay after a recent payoff on the SS Columbia (U.S. Steel). Seafarer Ber­ geria voluntarily contributes to SPAD because he realizes the importance of continuing cur battle for job security and a strong merchant marine on the political front. Also, by supporting SPAD, Brother Bergeria helps insure that the SIU wiii continue to control its own future welfare and growth. /Mean/ Asks Union y\4enijbers to Aid Rubber Local on Strike 21 Months For nearly 300 men and women, members of Local 621 of the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America, this Christmas season does not hold much joy. These workers have been on strike against the R&G Sloane Co. of Sun Valley, Calif, for 21 months, and -they con­ tinue to wage a valiant struggle against the company's refusal to bargain in good faith with the Union's officials. Over the period of this long fight for justice and fair treatment many labor organizations, including the SIU, have made contributions to the URW's strike fund, thus making it possible for these members and their families to survive decently. But, now with the holiday season here the strike relief fund is depleted. These workers have been the vic­ tims of a concerted effoit on the part of the company, which manufactures plastic piping and pipe fittings, to break the Union. The company has in­ tentionally prolonged the strike by re­ ducing its contract offers and continu­ ing to operate the plant during the strike by hiring illegal aliens and by paying bounties for the recruitment of other strike breakers. In order to aid these hard-pressed men and women, AFL-CIO President George Meany has asked all affiliated unions and their members to contrib­ ute to a special holiday season fund for URW workers. Checks should be made payable to the R&G Sloane Strike Relief Fund and forwarded to the URW District 5 Office, 100 East Ocean Blvd., Suite 429, Long Beach, Calif. 90802. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. As a member of the official U.S. delegation, SIU Vice President Earl Shepard attended an Intergovernmental Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO) conference held in London last month which met to recommend international training standards and qualifications. Proposals and recommendations worked out at this* conference, and others like it, may eventually become international law. It is important that the SIU par­ ticipate in these international forums in order to insure that the unlicensed seamen's jurisdiction is not invaded or given away. At this last IMCO meeting, training standards and qualifications for watchstanders in the engine room, the of­ ficers and crews of ships carrying liquified gases, as well as the officers and crews of hazardous bulk cargo carriers, were discussed. After the discussions, delegates were invited to draft recommendations which they can submit at the next IMCO 'training standards and qualifications conference. This meeting will be held in January, and the SIU will help shape the proposals submitted by the U.S. delegation on these issues as they will directly affect unlicensed seamen. Delegates at this last meeting also authorized IMCO to submit a number of their proposals to a joint IMCOInternational Labor Organization (ILO) conference to be held early next year. The ILO, being a labor organization, is expected to be more sensitive to the welfare of the unlicensed seaman when it considers these proposals and makes its own recommendations for interna­ tional maritime regulations. Among the reports that will be forwarded to the joint IMCO-ILO conference is a pro­ posal the SIU will watch closely. This proposal suggests mandatory minimum requirements for ratings forming part of a navigational watch, and it could require that all ships carry AB's, or their equivalent, to stand these watches. The Training Standards and Qualifi­ cations Conference met for five days, and at its close, all delegates agreed that it had been a productive session. US. Customs Recently, many payoffs of ships on foreign runs have been delayed because our members have noC been fully complying with U.S. customs regulations. In order to expedite all payoffs of this kind, there are two things which aff members should do. 1—Ail crewmembers should present themselves as soon as pos­ sible for the identification check with the representative from the U.S. Immigration Service when he comes aboard. 2—All crewmembers must sign the declaration forin which is sub­ mitted to the official from U.S. Customs. Members must sign this form whether they have any for­ eign purchases to declare or not. If jhese two important steps are followed, then crew members will get paid off quickly and they will be able to spend more time ashore. Pages December, i9/4 Si;--. >: O'Donnell interrogatively concluded, "imagine what the United States could earn if we carried over half of our com­ merce in U.S.-flag ships?" The ultimate goal of the National Maritime Council is a U.S. merchant marine capable of competing with any foreign-flag concern, and capable of carrying a fair share of all U.S. cargoes. The SIU will continue to work with th? NMC to achieve this goal. VP Shepard Attends IMCO Maritime Standards Meeting SEAFUERS POLITICRl RniHITf DONATION D«te. the forum, MARAD official F. J. O'Donnell emphasized the major role that substantially increased use of U.S.flag ships could have on righting the nation's dangerously growing balance of payments deficit. He noted that last year Great Britain, which carries over 50 percent of its for­ eign commerce on its own vessels, re­ ported $2.8 billion in foreign exchange earnings from their merchant marine. ?1 �IT The Committee Page Summit Committee The ship's committee aboard the 7-2 SS Summit (Sea-Land) enjoying them­ selves in the ship's dayroom at a payoff recently in the port of Seattle are (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Thomas S. Siciliano; Ship's Chairman Bosun Demitrios Caiogeros; Chief Steward James Nieto, secretary-reporter; Deck Dele­ gate AB Perry Keliikoa and OS Bruce Pederson. The converted containership of 8,904 dwt carrying 226 containers was on the Alaska run until she was laid up in the Todd Shipyards in Seattle Los Angeles Committee At a payoff Dec. 3 in the port of New York, the ship's committee of the con­ verted containership SS Los Angeles (Sea-Land) has Patrolman Teddy Babkows'ki (seated left) settle an overtime beef in the dayroom. At his side is Engine-Delegate William Connerty. Standing (I. to r.) are smiling Chief Steward Duke Gardner, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate AB Hermanio Pacheco and Baker Pedro Laboy, steward delegate. The T-3 16,395 dwt Los Angeles is on a voyage to the Mediterranean carrying 476 containers. Tampa Committee f*: Connecticut Committee Recertified Bosun Jimmy Parker, ship's chairman (second from left) of the SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) stands on the stern with the ship's committee. From left are: Steward Delegate Malcolm Stevens, Deck Delegate William Parks, Educational Director Fred Anderson and Engine Delegate John Rauza. The ship crewed up after being laid up in the port of Houston. In the middle of last month she loaded grain in New Orleans and set her course for a Rus­ sian port. Joseph Hewes Committee Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald Chestnut (second ^rom right) is with the ship's committee of the recently acquired C-4 SS Joseph Hewes (Waterman) on deck in the port of New Orleans as the ship crewed up on Nov. 12. The rest of the ship's committee are (I. to r.) Educational Director Scottie Weems, Chief Steward Leon Franklin, secretary-reporter and Deck Delegate Paul Laborde. The ship had been on the Far East run, but on this trip she will carry general and Army cargo to Antwerp, Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. She is one of three American President Line ships recently acquired by Wgterman. Golden Dolphin Committee Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima, ship's chairman (seated left) with the SS Tampa's (Sea-Land) ship's committee at a payoff in the port of New York on Dec. 3. Seated from the right of the bosun are Deck Delegate Bert Svenblad and Engine Delegate A. Castelo. Standing (I. to r.) are Chief Cook Ron Shaw steward delegate and Chief Steward Stanley Schuyler, secretaryreporter. The T-2 converted containership Tampa is on the intercoastal run off the LJnited States carrying 332 containers weighing 11,601 dwt. Recertified Bosun Norman Beavers, ship's chairman (bottom right) with the ship's committee at a payoff in the dayroom of the S/7 Golden Dolphin, (West­ chester Marine) late last month in the port of Wilmington, Calif. On his right are Steward Delegate George Frazza and Education Director Ray Haif (seated left). Standing are (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Jack Davis, Chief Steward Gilbert Wright, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate AB Marion Fila. The 80,500 dwt, 894-foot Golden Dolphin is now on her way to the Persian Gulf. Just launched this year, she had crewed up in late August on the West Coast. Pages Seafarers Log , "(-J- : . l * , It U "I. » V �5 Recommends Public Energy Corporation Hall Gives Major Energy Report to AFL-CIO SIU President Paul Hall delivered an in-depth study of the present eco­ nomic hardships brought about by the high price of oil and made recommen­ dations to help alleviate some of these problems to a major meeting, called by AFL-CIO President George Meany, of the special AFL-CIO Energy Com­ mittee. Among the hardships caused by the oil embargo and the drastic rise in oil prices which followed, President Hall's report put high unemployment, a large deficit in the nation's balance of pay­ ments and skyrocketing inflation on the top of the list. Unfortunately, the United States has failed to adopt any program which would help regain a secure and eco­ nomical energy supply. "The primary cause of the na­ tion's lack of quick and decisive action on the nation's energy problems," President Hail's re­ port said, "has been the power of the multinational oil compa­ nies which today control and dominate every sector of the en­ ergy industry. During the past 14 months the oil giants have done everything in their power to de­ lay, oppose, undermine or dis­ credit actions which would change the energy status quo." "The policies of U.S. multinational oil companies traditionally have been a serious national problem. For years, the oil companies regularly have been involved in international cartels, com­ modity exchanges, intrigues between themselves, the U.S. and foreign gov­ ernments, and in a chronic defense in the Courts from charges of price fixing, monopolistic practices and illegal poli­ cies designed to drive out competition. "Today, however, oil industry prac­ tices have become a far more immedi­ ate threat to the nation. In the past 12 months they have endangered both the nation's economy and its security through corporate attitudes that recog­ nize no national allegiance, but which seek only maximum profit in whatever country it may be obtained." The way to loosen the stranglehold of these multinational corporations President Hall feels, is "for the nation to become knowledgeable about the oil companies impact on U.S. affairs and their control of America's energy life blood" and, "to use that newlycreated national awareness to dismem­ ber the oil octopus." Four-point Program To help reverse the multinational oil companies ever rising control of world energy supplies. President Hall's re­ port suggests a four-point program de­ signed to monitor and curb the power and influence of the oil industry. The first step in the program pro­ posed by President Hall would be to create a watchdog agency within the AFL-CIO "to monitor and make pub­ lic the range of petroleum industry ac­ tivities inimical to the nation and its workers best interests and welfare." In conjunction with this oil industry investigation body, the second point of President Hall's program calls for a concerted AFL-CIO effort to bring about legislation to regulate the U.S. Wages Due 54 Seafarers Who Sailed on 4 Falcon Tankers The following 54 Seafarers have money due them from Falcon Tankers under a settlement ordered by Professor Christensen, a Labor Law professor from New York University, who was appointed arbitrator in the case. The men, who served as crewmembers on either the Falcon Countess, Fal­ con Duchess, Falcon Princess or Falcon Lady, before Mar. 13 and were released after that d^te are eligible for compensa­ tion because they were released by Fal­ con without the full 90-days notice of the MUitary Sealift Command's inten­ tion of taking over the ships. Falcon had notified the SIU on Mar. 13, 1974 of the MSC's intention to take over the ships, but after periods ranging MTarrin Kramer Rttdolfo Rodriguez Frederic B. Mack !omas Ramirez' iPaul G. Horn Santiago Alvarado Mark E. Wilhelm Roberto Hannibal Jesse A. Spivey A. M. Reeves Alfred W. Flatts Edward Morris Nikolaos Zervos James V. McOaiitpc Ronald Y. Browning Stephen H.FuKord James J. - ^ •: U.i December, from 35 to 51 days, Falcon released the crews of each ship. Because all Seafarers have lost the right to sail aboard these vessels, the arbitrator ruled that the total amount of wage compensation be di­ vided equally between the SIU ancj those specific crewmembers released by Fal­ con. The compensation for lost wages includes payment of overtime premiums as well as base wages. Any Seafarer whose name appears below and who has not already con­ tacted Headquarters should do so, and letthe Union know to which Union Hall you want your check sent. Write Ed­ ward X. Mooney, Headquarters Repre­ sentative, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. J. T. Patten Reinaldo Cardon i John W. Cade |oS)ieph A. Gauthiet Walter Boloy Joseph LeBeau James A. Dohloug Ercd A. Olson l^ter Steivart ^Elex Cary:., ; Robert G. Guer^ro Lee Scott Carrol J. Quinnt Woodrow Drake * James N. Purvis Patrick F. Gallagher ALaRoda Howard Schneider Danny W. Riddle Billy K. Nuckols Winston E. Battle Benjamin L. Jarratt Enrique Castro James "T. Mann Jose M. Nava Earl H. Young I Joseph P. Pettuis Antonio M. Santos William P. Cbrrell Conrado F. Rosario Leroy Edmondson Richard It David M.Ehy Douglas W. Fisher Edward L. Bishop oil industry as a utility, requiring it to report and document its financial and operating activities. The third recommendation suggests that the AFL-CIO initiate an effort to seek Justice Department anti-trust ac­ tions against these U.S. oil companies. These anti-trust remedies could force the oil companies to divest themselves of parts of their monopolistic holdings, and weaken their control of American energy supplies. The fourth and major proposal in President Hall's report calls for the creation of a public energy organiza­ tion which would he jointly owned by the Federal Government, private in­ dustry and^ public shareholders. With a Board of Directors that represents all segments of the U.S., this energy J 'T organization would control the offshore oil reserves, public oil lands, oil shale holdings, thermal energy resources and federal nuclear and solar energy tech­ nology from which future U.S. energy supplies will be made available. This type of control of our energy resources, much like the public hold­ ing company COMSAT which controls communications satellites, would en­ sure that all decisions concerning our energy will be made in the best inter­ ests of all Americans. President Hall's report, with its in­ novative recommendations to help solve our nation's energy problems, was well received by the AFL-CIO Energy Committee, and is now under­ going close study by all members of the committee. Smothered Napalm Bombs ARAD Cites Bosun Hill For Dousing Ship Blaze Four years ago Seafarer Chuck Hill, who just completed the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program, was bosun on the SS Madaket (Waterman Steam­ ship) when that ship was in Vietnam. The fighting was still raging in that country when, on the afternoon of Aug. 26, 1970, the vessel was discharging a cargo of napalm fire bombs at Cam Ranh Bay. Suddenly, a 500-pound bomb toppled over a forklift battery section, shorting the batteries, punctur­ ing the bomb casing and causing imme­ diate fire. For his leadership^and direction of the entire deck crew in extinguishing the fire and averting a major catas­ trophe, Bosun Hill received a commen­ dation from the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration. The entire crew, along with the captain of the vessel and some of the engineers, succeeded in flooding the holds with steam from four hoses after fire and heat had caused other bombs to leak. Seafarer Hill, who has been a mem­ ber of the SIU since 1947, said that the crew was able to extinguish the fire with "steam and a lot of prayers." Even now he remembers how it felt: "Red hot, like the hotfoot of the century." Although he was singled out for the commendation. Hill is quick to praise the entire crew and does not claim any special personal credit. "I didn't do anything anyone else didn't do," he says. The commendation, signed by An­ drew Gibson, then assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, reads in part: .. . "All this action took place in a period of 10 minutes. You and your fellow crewmen, at great risk to yourselves, averted what might have been a major disaster to the ship, her cargo and adjacent shoreside facilities. I commend you upon the performance of a service which was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine." Hill, who resides in Houston, Tex., received the commendation at a Pro­ peller Club meeting held there in Octo­ ber, 1972. Delta Norte Committee Ship's Chairnnan, Recertified Bosun Homer 0. Workman (third from right) listens to Patrolman Tom Gould (seated) explain an overtime provsion of the contract at a payoff in New Orleans recently. Other Seafarers and members of the ship's committee also listening are (I. to r.) Deck Delegate AB J. Suf­ ferer; Chief Electrician J. Hemby, educational director; Engine Delegate QMED W. Welch, Messman Mike Vigo and Cook and Baker J. Morgan, steward delegate, opening the Seafarers LOG. Early this month the LASH containership Delta. Norte (Delta Line) headed for a docking in the port of Rio de Janiero. Page 7 t 1 H �Finance Committee Meets Headquarters Netes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING I am proud to tell you that six more Seafarers graduated this month from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, thus bringing to 126 the num­ ber of your brothers who have completed this one-month course. These six Seafarers spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. and two weeks here in Headquarters learning more about their industry, the new ships of today and their Union. Sometimes, Seafarers ask me why we have this program to help bring in more full 'A' book members to the Union. If you just look in this LOG and see the number of pensioners and departed brothers, you will realize the need for additional full SIU members. I know you all join me in wishing our new full 'A' book members smooth sailing in the future. They are: Bin Ahmad; James Bolen; Lee Wayman; Marco Galliano; Terry Mouton, and Earnest Hale. Members of the quarterly financial committee who were elected at this month's general membership meeting at Headquarters, meet to review financial rec­ ords for the third quarter of 1974. They are clockwise from extreme left: Frank Teti; Don Hicks; Nick Damante; William Koflowitch, chairman; Otis Paschal; William Reid, and R. Campbell. Bear Hug That Saves Choke Victims Hailed by Crew SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE The first part of the National Labor Relation Board's investigation into Sabine Tankers illegal conduct during an organizing drive held earlier this year, has been completed. Further hearings are now scheduled for this month in Houston, Tex. We are confident that the NLRB will return a favorable ruling and order the results of the February 1974 election to be overturned. In the meantime, our organizing efforts will continue in order to maintain our support aboard these vessels. Last month the Seafarers LOG re­ ceived a letter from the crew of the SS New Yorker (Sea-Land) praising a magazine article dealing with accidental death from choking on food. The crew sent us the story, which appeared in the Aug. 12,1974 issue of Newsweek mag­ azine, and asked that the LOG write about it in the hopes that it might save some lives. HREFIGHTING What prompted the crew's interest was a story they had heard about an AB on another ship who had choked to death while eating, and presumably was not helped because those around him did not know what to do. The magazine story's main emphasis was on a new method of saving the life of a choking victim—and that is by giv­ ing him a sort of sharp bear hug. The method, devised by a Cjncinnati sur­ geon, involves grasping the victim from behind, around the upper abdomen above the navel and below the rib cage. With the victim leaning forward from the waist, head, arms and upper torso A firefighting endorsement will be a must on certain ships in the future and I therefore strongly encourage you to get this endorsement as soon as possible. It could also mean the difference between life and death aboard ship. Until the U.S. Maritime Administration's new firefighting school opens in Earle, N.J., courses are being held at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. The dates for January are: Jan. 10, 24 and 31. Anyone who hasn't obtained this endorsement should sCe the port agent or an SIU patrolman in his port and find out how he can take the one-day course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we graduated 12 more Seafarers from our Bosuns Recertification Program. These brothers have completed the two-month course of study at Piney Point and Headquarters, thus bringing to 177 the number of our bosuns who have successfully completed the program. I want to ask all SIU members to give the bosun, as the ship's chairman, the fullest cooperation while at sea. The bosun is the primary spokesman for the unlicensed crew and as such, he needs your support and assistance. He has the responsibility to hold weekly shipboard meetings during which matters of im­ portance to you and the entire Union are discussed. After going through the Recertified Program, the bosun has learned many things about the Union and the maritime industry today. I urge each of you to listen to what he has to say aboard ship, especially when it involves job security. hanging down, the rescuer then exerts a sudden, strong pressure with his hands against the victim's upper abdomen. This should force the diaphragm up­ ward, compress the lungs and expel the chunk of food which is propelled out by the compression of the air which is al­ ways inhaled when one accidentally starts to choke. This technique is one that is taught to SIU bosuns going through the Bo­ suns Recertification Program at Piney Point when they take the first aid course which is part of the program. The article also explains that one of the major reasons why so many chok­ ing victims die, between 2,500 and 4,000 annually in the United States, is that onlookers often mistake the symp­ toms for those of heart ^tack. The key to recognizing when a person is chok­ ing is that he is unable to speak. Any piece of food large enough to block the top of the windpipe also obstructs the larynx. Recognizing this is the first, im­ portant step to saving a choking vic­ tim's life. Transidaho Committee I want to congratulate these 12 Seafarers and wish them good sailing in the years ahead. They are: Stanley Krawczynski; Walter LeClair; Ted Tolentino; John Hazel; Bill Funk; Charlie Faircloth; Tom Brooks; Chuck Hill; Beverly Dunn; Michael Casanueva; Ed Wallace, and Bert Hager. REACTIVATED VESSELS The following ships have been reactivated and will be on the Russian grain run: Connecticut, Odgen Champion (both Odgen Marine); Achilles (New­ port Tankers), and the Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas). They all crewed up last month as did the Transindiana (Hudson Water­ ways) and the Odgen Wabash (Odgen Marine) both of which will be on a coast-wise run. PAYOFF PROCEDURES It has been brought to my attention that some payoffs are not going as smoothly as they co'old. Therefore, I ask that each member make the payoff easier by following proper payoff procedures and giving their books or other Union identification to their department delegate before the SIU patrolman boards the ship. Remember, a smooth, quick payoff means longer time ashore for the crew. Pages : 'ft' Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza (front left) makes out the ship's committee report aboard the SS Transidaho (Puerto Rico Marine) at a payoff late last month in the port of Baltimore. Other committee members in the messroom are (seared center) Deck Delegate AB Dinias Mendoza and Chief Electrician Luis Cepeda, education director. Standing in the back row (I. to r.) are Cook and Baker Louis A. Gardier, steward delegate; 2nd Elec­ trician Manuel Beata, engine delegate; and Chief Steward J, R. Delise, secretary-reporter. The Transidaho, SS Transoregon and the SS Transhawaii were recently sold by Sea-Land to the Puerto Rican Government to add to its new merchant marine fleet. Seafarers Log �Comments From Senators Continued from Page 3 "At a time of growing unemployment in the United States, this act will lead to 225,000 man-years of employment in ship construction and service industries —and 5,700 man-years of employment for American seamen." "The Commerce Department esti­ mates this legislation will lead to a balance-of-payments savings of $3.1 billion injhe next ten years—and $11.5 billion over the longer term." Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) "When viewed objectively, any cost increase to the American consumer re­ sulting from this legislation will be small and short term . . . Further [this bill] will provide thousands of jobs for Amer­ icans in constructing and manning tank­ ers which will be a boost to our sagging economy." Senator Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) "It is time we insisted that the major oil companies invest their windfall prof­ its in the United States—not in Japanese tankers. It is time we insisted they hire U.S. workers — instead of registering their ships abroad to avoid U.S. taxes. And it is time we insisted on transporta' tion security for our vital oil imports." Senator Adiai E. Stevenson, III (D-Hl.) "Significantly, a report presented to a recent international conference veri­ fied what the bill's^proponents (the Oil Import Bill) have been saying: namely, that the flag of convenience fleets have proved to be unsafe vehicles operated without regard for crew safety, environ­ mental protection or any consideration other than profit." Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (K-Md.) "I want to remind the Senators that after World War 11 we were constantly importuned by the Defense Department that we did not need to do things for ourselves—but we would have control over ships. So, we find a ship in the Indian Ocean financed by the [Ameri­ can] oil companies, insured by England, with Italian officers, and an Indian or Chinese crew. We found out we had no control over these ships at all." "The maritime groups have contrib­ uted more or less to my campaigns for 38 years—long before this bill was ever thought of. I hope they continue. We have a lot of maritime legislation in our committee. I guess they liked the way the chairman was helping them with their real serious problems." Senator Warren G. Magnuson Chairman, Senate Commerce Committee , Uv' They Voted orfthe Oil Carl T.Curtis (R-Neb.) James G. Eastland (EWMiss;) Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (D-N. C.) Paul J. Fannin (R-Ariz.) Church (D-Idaho) ' ' HiramJU t^jng (R-Hav(^aii)iii J. W. Fulbri^t (D-Ark.) , Alan Orsteston <D-Cd.) ^ . .Barry M:Goldwater (BbvAdzi) '• Robert J. Dole (R-Kau.) ^ Robert P. Griffin (R-Mich.)' Edward J. Gurney (R-Fla.) CUfford P. Hansen (R-Wyp.) = PlimipA.Hart(D-Mich.) Jesse A. Helms (R-N. C.) . Vance Hartlce(D-Ind.) Roman L. Hruska (R.-Neb. ) PioydK, Haskell (D-Colo.) Jacob RJavits (R-N. Y.) fl^arfcO.Hatfield (R-Ore.) ' JohnL.McCleUan (D-Ark.) / lEmest F. Hdllin^ (O-S.C) James A. McQure (R-Idaho) SaMd HHd^^ (D-Ia.) ,,:; Thomas J. Mclntyre (D-NH.) Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minn,) Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.) Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) JohiiO.Pastore(D-R.L) Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) James B. Pearson (R-Kan.) J.BephettIolmstpn,j|r^ Charles H. Percy (R-ni.) ^ Russell B, lx:>ng (D-La.) ^ William Proxmire (D-Wisc.) , Walften^-1^<agausop Charles McCMathias,Jr. (R-Md.) ' Abraham A, Ribicoff (D-Conn.) William V. Roth {R-Del.) Oeorge McGovern (D-S. Dak.) Robert T- Stafford (R-Vt) LeeMetcalf (D-Mont.) . , Howard (D-Ohio)••• iM:- John C- Stennis (D-Miss.) : Robert A. Taft, Jr. (R-OMo) l^alter F. Mondale (D-Minn.) 1> Strom Thurmond (R-S. C.) Joseph^MiMbntoya ( John G, Tower (R-Tex.) SamNunn (D-Ga.) Milton R. Young (R-N. Dak.) Bob Pack^od (R^t^ii.) aaibornePeU(DR.l;) Pr^ent and Giving Live Fa Jennings Randolph (D-W. V^), Quentin N. Burdick (D-N. Dak.) Richard S. Schweiker (R-Pa. —against Gale W. McGee (D-Wyo.)—against. William L.ScoU(D-ya.) Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.) Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.)—against I AdIai E.Stevenson, IJI (D-Ul.) Walter D. Huddleston (D-Ky.) Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) — Herman E, Talmadge (D-Ga.) Not Present—11 Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N. J.) Henry L. Bellmon (R-Okla.) Voting Against—40 Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. (D-Tex.) . —paire eorge Dt Aiken (R-Vt.) Alan Bible (D-Nev.)—paired for nowardH. Baker, Jr. (R-Tenn.) James L. Buckley (Cons.-Rep.-N. Y\) Dewey F. BarUett (R-Okla.) Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah) Thomas F. Eagleton (D-Mo.) Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-Del.) William D. Hathaway (D-Maine) ! ' WiUiam E. Brock, III (R-Tenn.) —pairec Edward W. Brooke (R-Mass.) Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.) Harry F. Byrd, Jr. (Ind.-Va,) Frank E. Moss (D-Utah)—paired for, Lawton M. Chiles, Jr. (D-Fla.) John V. Tunney (D-Cal.) —paired for _ Richard CvCla^k .jLoweU P. Weicker (R-Conn.) " I" Norris "^Continued from PageJ Voting In Favor December, 1974 Washington Activities By B. Rocker f ' Congress reconvened Nov. 18 following the 1974 elections—^for a short Lame-duck session—and began to organize for the first session of the new 94th Congress. In the House there are 92 newmembers (75 Democrats)—more new mem­ bers than at any time since 1949. Of the 435 members of the House, 291 are Democrats, an increase of 43 and the largest numerical superiority since the 89th Congress. The new Con­ gress will be younger, more active and eager for change. When the Democratic Party Caucus met, they made a number of major changes. Liberal Congressman Phillip Burton (ciif.) was elected to the posi­ tion of Caucus Chairman for the next two years. The Caucus voted to take away the authority of Ways and Means Committee Democrats to select Chairmen of standing committees and transferred that au­ thority to the new Democratic Steering and Policy Cimmittee. It added 12 mem­ bers to Ways and Means, increasing the number from 25 to 37, The Steering Committee is expected to "pack" Ways and Means with more Liberals. The new Caucus also gave the Speaker power to nominate all Democrats on the Rules Committee. Rules is the "traffic cop" of the House. It determines priorities of bills on the floor. The Caucus also voted to elect subcommittee chairmen of the powerful Appropriations Committee, a move to make them more responsive to party leadership. They are now appointed by the Chairman. The House adopts rules formally at the beginning of each Congress, so changes are not binding on future Congresses. But some political soothsayers believe that Congress will become more representative, responsive to the peo­ ple and more aggressive in asserting its role in making policy. Cargo Preference Bill On Dec. 16, the Senate passed H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act, by a vote of 44-40. The bill has already passed the House. The requirement that an initial 20 percent (increasing to 30 percent by mid1977) of all imported oil be carried on U.S.-flag ships will help to restore our merchant shipping industry to health and create new shipyard jobs; it will protect the environment from spills, since U.S.-built ships must meet more rigid specifi­ cations; and it will be a positive step in national security, since we will no longer be dependent on foreigB-flag transportation of oil. Passage of H.R. 8193 is a real victory! (See page three for complete details.) Deepwater Ports House and Senate versions of a bill to authorize building and operating deepwater ports have passed and must go to a conference committee. In the House, both Public Works and Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittees are involved. Mrs. Leonor K. Sullivan has been appointed to the latter and six members were appointed from Public Works. Nine members were appointed in the Senate—three from each committee which has jurisdiction. Conferees have been meeting in closed session. They have tentatively announced agreement on two issues: construction and opera­ tion licensing responsibility will be given to the Department of Transportation; and coastal states will have veto power over the issuance of a license for the construction of a deepwater port. Once the conference report is finished, both houses are expected to accept it. Export Import Bank The House of Representatives on Nov. 20 approved the Conference Report which would extend the Bank to June 30,1978 and increase its lending author­ ity from $20 billion to $25 billion. The report was sent to the Senate but for the third time the Senate has voted to return the report to the Conference Committee. All Eximbank-generated cargoes are reserved for U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted by the Maritime Administration. In calendar year 1973, U.S.flag ships carried approximately 80 percent of Eximbank's cargo, valued at $1,588,040,013. Public Employees* Department of AFL-CIO A new department of the AFL-CIO, Public Employees Department, held an organization meeting Nov. 26. The meeting was attended by 22 of the 24 affili­ ated international unions, one of which is SIU. The Executive Council approved appointment of a nine-man administrative committee which will interview and make recommendations for a permanent executive director. They will also make recommendations for an over-all budget and a Legislative program for the Department. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 9 4 i 'V i •t -I? •I ^% .:w •i �Bosun Recertification Program Seventeenth Class Graduates The seventeenth class of hosuns graduated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program this month, and these 12 Seafarers hring the total number of men to go through the program to 177. The Bosuns Recertification Program is continuing to supply SIUcontracted companies with qualified and knowledgeable seamen, men who have learned about the entire maritime industry as well as their Union. When they return to their ships they will he able to more effectively lead the SIU crews at sea. Below are the 12 latest bosuns to graduate from the program. William Funk Seafarer Bill Funk, 48, has been go­ ing to sea for over 31 years, and has been a member of the SIU since 1949. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he still makes his home there with his wife Elaine. Brother Funk, who's been sail­ ing as a bosun for the past five years, ships from the port of New York. Charles Faircloth Seafarer Charlie Faircloth, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1957. A native of Florida, he now makes his home in Biloxi, Miss, with his wife Virginia, and their two children. Brother Faircloth ships from the port of Mobile. Edward Wallace Seafarer Ed Wallace, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 20 years. A native of Chicago, Brother Wallace still makes his home there with his wife Marilyn, and their two sons. He ships from the port of New York. Michael Casanneya Seafarer Michael Casanueva, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun since 1950. A native of Cuba, Brother Casa­ nueva ships from the port of New Or­ leans where he makes his home with his wife Marjorie. ' p«k a' ^W , Following are the names and home ports of the 177 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Koen, John, MobOe Bksaven^ NcNrman, New Konis, Perry, New York Bechiivanis, Nicholas, New York Kmca, Leo, Baltimore Beck, Artiiniv San Fi^cisco Krawcaynski, Stardey, Jacksonville ^ Beechiiig, Marion, Honsfon Berger, David, Norfolk / Lambert, Reidus, New CMeantf : Beye, Ian, New York Landron, Manu^San Juan ; Bojko, Stanley, San Erancisco Lasso, Robert, San Juan iBoney, Ah^^ Norfolk % Latapie, Jean, New Orleans I Booigot, Ailtort, labile ; c^ Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore ^ uBrendle^ Mack, Houston LeClair, Walter W., New York ^Brooks, Tom, New York Lee, Hans, Seattle |BI3W, Ernest, Houston Levin,'Jacob, Baltimore Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Leyal, Joseph, Philadelphia Libby, George, New Orleans Burch, George, New Orleans ^ Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Burke, €koige, New Yoik Manning, Denis, Seattle Burton, Ronald, New York Mattioli, Gaetano, New York Bushong, William, Seattle McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans Butterton,Walter, Norfolk McGinnis, Arthur, New (hrleaBUSf Butte, Hurmon, Houston Meehan, William, Norfolk Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Carbone,Victor, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile Casanueva, Michael, NeW Orleans Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Castro, Guillenno, Juan Miller, Cfyde, Seattle Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Christensen,Christian, San FranciscO Morrte,E^wardJi%, Mobile Cisiecki, John, San Fraitciseo Morris, William, Baltimore iClegg,William, New York Moss, John, New Orleans ; Colson,James,Sesdtle i. Moyd, Ervin, M^bfle ^Cooper, Fred, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile ^D'Aiuico, Charles, Houston Muny, R^h, San Francisco^. |iiarviU^ Richrwd, Hdnst<w v- - r; ^h, WaHer, New York I f Delgado, Julio, New York , ^ ficholSoh, Eu^ Dickinson, David, Mobile . Nielsen, Vagn, New York ixon, James, Mobile O'Brien, WiUiam, New York ^tDrake, Woodrow, Seattle O'Connor, William, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Olson, Fred, San Francisco let, Maurice, Houston Olson, Maurice, Boston , ^Donn, Beverly, Mobile Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco^ kert, Ame,S^le Paiiho,Atothoiiy^ , John, Baltimore ' Parker, JamSs, Hou^oh haircloth, Charles, Mobile • 'edei^. Otto, New Orieans P'errera, Raymond, New Orlearrs lowers, Eugene, New York 1 •ehler, Frederick, Mobile 'ost^, James, MobQe ^ Pence, Floyd, Hdtistoh 'oti, Sebastian, Wilmington ' Petty, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco William, New York Pierce, John, PhUadelphia ^ahagan, Kenneth, Houston Pollanen, Viekko, New Orieans !r, James, New Orleans ; v Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle liangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Pressly, Donald, New York iain, Robert, Jacksonville Piichalski, Kasimir,San Francisco < Leo,SanFrancteco , - PuUiam, James, San Francisco . 'iszftlez, Juoc, New York • RadichjAmuOiiy, New Orieans Robert, New York tt, Rains. Horace, Houston James, New York Richbuig, Joseph, Mobile enwood, Peny, Seattle Rihn, Ewing, New Orieans Irima, Vincent, New Yoric Riley, William, San Francisco r,Bertfl, New York Ringuefte, Albert, San , Burt, New York Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodriqnes, Lancelot,San Juan redt, Alfred, New Rod%nez, Ovidio, New York I. Karl, Seattle Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Hicks, Donald, New York Schwarz, Robert, Mobile HiU, Charles, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore Bodies, Raymond, Mobile Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Ht^es, Rtymond W., Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Smith, Lester, Norfolk Hufilie, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco.at Hovde, Arne, Pluladelphia Spuron, John, San Francisco . Stockmprr, Sven, New York Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville ', New York Swideivki, John, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Cf i mxkTeti, Frank, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston, Thbmpiton, J.R., Houston KerAgood, Morton, Baltimore' TIeer, Dan, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New Yo; Tillman, WiUiam, San Fianc^ TireUi, Enrico, New York, t Knoles, Raymond, San Franc V AItstatt,Johit, Houston Andtetson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York 3eoige, New OrleiuM rinada, Alfonsr^ BaUimore cinson, David, SMtottle tcr, Eisner, Hooston Stanley Krawczynski Seafarer Stanley Krawczynski, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1952, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1956. A native of Pittsburgh, Penn., Brother Krawczynski now makes his home in Deltona, Fla. with his wife Yolanda and their two children. He ships out of the port of Jacksonville,' Walter W. LeClair Seafarer Walter LeClair,39, has been a member of the SIU since 1953, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1966. A native of Boston, he still resides there. Brother LeClair ships from the port of New York. Teti Tolentiiio Seafarer Ted Tolentino, 46^ has been a member of the SIU since 1957, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 12 years. A native of the Philippines, he now ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco where he makes his home with his wife llumiruida and their child. John Hazel ' Seafarer John Hazel, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1959, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past year. A native of Leonardtown, Md., Brother Hazel now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Dorothy. Continued on Page 11 , i»:^Ney . ;; Tolentino, Ted, San Franc _ _. Turner, Paul, New CMeans Wallace, Edward, New York.. WaUace, Ward, JacksonyUle Wallace, WiUiam, M. .Wardlaw, Richard,! r, Harold, Houston r, Alan, New York 1, P. G. Jafcksortvilh Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco r, New Orleans' o. New York <, Page 10 / �* 4 Seniority Upgradin* James Bin Bolen Earn Full ^ Seafarer James Bolen, 42, has been sailing as AB with the SlU since 1966. Prior to attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Bolen had ob­ tained his quartermaster's rating at Piney Point. The father of six children. Brother Bolen often sails with his oldest son. Seafarer Tim Bolen, a 1970 gradu­ ate of the Lundeberg School. Brother James Bolen is a native of Port Angeles, Wash, and ships out of the port of Seattle. f SlU-ni^beis have a tradition of |b»eoig well-trained and highly qualiped seamen, as well active Union piembers. To help maintani this trapition, die W Seniority Upj^ding program was estehlipied to help keqp our membership prepared for the imnovations found aboard die new and to give membens apetl^ Marco Seafarer Bin Ahmad, 45, has been sailing with the SlU since 1967. A member of the deck department. Brother Ahmad upgraded to the rating of AB and quartermaster at Piney Point before attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native of Malaysia, he ships from the port of San Francisco and lives in Fresno, Calif, with his wife Carmen and their three children. understanding of onr Union's prob­ lems and the best way to deal vdth them. This month six more Seafarers have achieved full books, bringing to 126 the total number of members who have earned full *A' book status through this upgrading program. • • •' mmm Lee. Ahmad • f *•/- Terry Earnest Mouton Wayman Galliano Seafarer Lee Wayman, 21, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Wayman returned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket bejore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Kansas City, Kan., Brother Wayman ships out of the port of Houston. Adams, Francto, Deck AUcn,l4iwi%nc»,pB^^ ; Allison, Murplw» V Ahmad, Bin, Deck Andn^nt, P^l., Erq^e Arnold,^Mott, Deric Baitoi, Ibomats, Deric Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean,P.i;»,lpiieck f Beanv^d, APhor, lliudBe BriiligeiviW Blacldok, Richard, Engine Bolen, lames, Deck Bolen, llmotfay, Deck EniheiM» Engttte . Barke,11m<Maiy,Deck Seafarer Terry Mouton, 30, has been sailing with the SlU for seven years. Prior to attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Mouton obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he now makes his home in San Francisco and ships from that port. Seafarer Earnest Hale, 38, has sailed with the SlU since 1968. Brother Hale earned his AB ticket at Piney Point be­ fore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of Mobile, Ala., he lives there with his wife Shirley and five children, and ships from that port. V-;- 3 ' ^ Following are the ruunesand departments of 126 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading ProgiUm. Confclin, Kevin, Engine CnnntB^ham, Robert^ Deck Galka,lhojnas, Engine Gafiianol, Mar^ Deck nGaray, Stepiten, Deck Garcia, Roimrt, Deck Giniam, Robert, Stewfud Gotay, Rani, Steward Gower, David, Eiqiine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck , liale. Earnest, Deck Hart. Ray. Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Davis, William, Deck Pe^lo^ Derke, Ewhig, Lany, Steward Farm^, Wflliam, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck ', Seafarer Marco Galliano, 24, has been sailing with the SlU since 1970. A Navy veteran. Brother Galliano sails as an AB from the port of New York. A native of East Islip, N.Y., Brother Galliano now makes his home in Las Vegas, Nev. Hale - • , Heick, Canroll, Deck HeDer, Douglas,Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hntchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine lvey,D.E,Eagine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, L^ette^ Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine ' Keith, Robert, Deck Eell^,li|lia,Dedk Kerney, Paul, Ei^ne' Khksey, Charles, Engine. Kitfle5on,L.Q.,Deck Knight, Donald, Engine ~ Konetes, Johnnie, Deck . Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Miranda Jdhitt^ EAgine> MdOre, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Morticr, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbk, Eancr, Ronnie, Et^e LeClair, Lester,Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lent^h, Robert, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Poletd, Pierangdo, Deck Reaih^li^^ Resl^rinc^lbhn^^^ Ripley, William, Deck iriveis, Saihi^ Engine Rdlmck, James, Deck Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Eni^e McCabe, T. J., Engine McPartand, James,] Minix,R.G., Jr.,: Pai^ebi^Uj, DimlpOs, E iMtriguei^ Robert, Enghte Rogers, George, Engine Syiib,€pdweU, Jr., Engine SaUey, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Dany, Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Simj^n, Spu^eon, Ewine '' Shdc, Keith, Deck Smi^ D. B., Stevmrd SMRi, Robert^ Deck Spell, Gary, Engine SjpP, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanter, David, Eegine Stevens, Duane, Deck Svfdmd^ Kveti^v^EE^h^ Tanner, Leroy, Ei^e Thomas, Robert, Eqri°e Thoibi^ TImotlW, Deck Traindr, Robert, Deck " UtteriKBck, Larry, Deck Vain, Thoinas, Deck V. Vaifon,Ridiiey,E^im " Vanyi, Thomas, Steward YokmR, Geoige, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine WambachrAlbert, Beck Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhefan, Mark,Engine WSson, Rkhaid, Steward Wolfe, John, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Seventeenth Class Graduates From Bosuns Recertlfkation Program •s>\ 'f, y'i I > ">!" .Bertfl Eager Secifarer Bert Hager, 52, has been a membdr of the SlU since 1945, and began sailing, as bosun the following year. A native of Finland, he now ships from the port of New York, and makes his home in ML Vernon, N.Y, _ De^bi^l974 Charles Hill BevertyDuon Tom Brooks Seafarer Chuck Hill, 46, has been a member of the SlU since 1947, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1952. A native of Houston, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Bobbie ami their two children. Seafarer Beverly Dunn, 42, has been a member of the SlU since 1950, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1957. Born in Mobile, Brother Dunn ships from that port city and makes his home there with his wife Hildagarde. Seafarer Tom Brooks, 42, has been a member of the SlU for 11 years, and has sailed in every rating in the deck department. A native of Georgia, he now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Page 11 a 'I �I Hobby Brings Out the Christmas Spirit lATSEA Pensioner GtVes/liangers As ' Greeting Cards' SS Yellowstone Seafarers John A. Dunne and W. Thrasher and the other crew members of the SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) spread the-blanket to collect $235 for a destitute English family stranded in Karachi recently. •' The family from London, Bill and V^alerie Beman with their three sons, Stewart, Paul and Julian- needed the money to pay their hotel bill so they could fly home. Later in a thank-you letter to the crew, the Beman's explained how they got into this predicament: "Dear Friends, You know that we have crossed from England overland enroute for Australia. We didn't set out on this trip without the money to finish it. But we got hit by the oil crisis. We had to pay a lot for petrol and double what we were quoted to ship our car and trailer over to Sydney. We were also fools and got taken for a lot of money in Lahore. This left us short... "This is where you have helped us. We are now able to settle the rest of the (hotel) bill and we can all fly out of here. We still are all going to Australia yet. But, Bill is flying there and the kids and me are returning to England and will stay with my parents until Bill sends us the tickets out. "We are so grateful to you all that it's hard to find the words ... You friends have restored our faith in human kindness. I will write to you all again and let you know how we get along. Thank you again and you know we will never forget you. God bless." SS Manhattan Laid up for repairs in the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y. is the SS Man­ hattan (Hudson Waterways) after returning from Bangladesh where she had served as a grain storage ship. The supertanker pioneered the voyage through the Northwest Passage to Alaska's North Slope utilizing a special ice bow a few years ago. SS Summit The SS Summit (Sea-Land Service) had a 10-foot gash in her hull above the waterline patched in a Seattle shipyard late last month. The 525-foot freighter slammed into a pier in foul weather in Kodiak, Alaska. The SS Ponce (Sea-Land) will replace the damaged ship on the run to the Aleutian Islands for one trip. Later the SS Summit will journey to the Far East. SS Delta Brasil Delta Line's SS Delta Brasil carried, without charge, containerloads of donated relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Fifi in northern Honduras recently. The containers were shipped from New Orleans and 200,000 pounds of food came from Houston to be unloaded in the port of Puerto Cortes. The line gave 3,000 pounds of rice and employees gave cash to help the hurricane victims. SS Ultrasea The ore-bulk-oil carrier SS Ultrasea (Westchester Marine) lifted 65,000 tons of heavy grains early this month from the port of New Orleans to the ports of Rotterdam and Hamburg. SS Sea-Land Producer Like on many other SlU-contracted ships on Thanksgiving Day, Seafarers aboard the SS Sea-Land Producer docked in the port of Houston, enjoyed a sumptuous feast which featured in its five courses hors d'oeuvres, shrimp cock­ tail, soup, Tom turkey, Virginia ham, prime ribs au jus, fresh codfish, corn on the cob, candied yams, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, Parker House rolls, pumpkin and mincemeat pies, fruit cake-, ice cream and after dinner mints. How's that for a good feeder! Mmmmmmmmmm!!! SS Vantage Horizon Carrying 26,250 tons of wheat to Alexandria, Egypt late last month was the SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Monticello Victory The SS Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers) sailed this month from the ports of Albany, N.Y. and Philadelphia with a cargo of 36,500 tons of bulk wheat destined for the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. USNS Shenandoah Headed for Rio de Janiero this month was the USIVS Sherumdoah (Hudson Waterways) after unloading a 26,780-ton cargo at a Black Sea port near the Dardanelles. SS Trenton The ashes of Seafarer Emilio Di Pietro, 61, who was stricken with a heart seizure on the SS Trenton and expired in Long Beach, Calif. Community Hos­ pital on Aug. 1, were scattered at sea off Long Beach recently. Page 12 Retired Seafarer Tony Conti prepares his chalet-type structures in his vyorkshop. Each year around this time retired Seafarer Anthony Conti becomes a very busy man—or shopld we say busier than usual. For as the Christmas season approaches, Brother Conti begins send­ ing out his own special "greeting cards" to many friends and neighbors—Christ­ mas mangers and chalet-type struc­ tures made out of wood. This is just a part of the former SIU member's fulltime hobby: woodworking. Tony Conti retired from seafaring in 1966, after being an active SIU mem­ ber for 25 years. His sailing days go back to the 1920's and 30's when he shipped from the West Coast. Born and raised in New Orleans, he spent his entire SIU career shipping from that port. Although he spent some time as a member of the black gang. Brother Conti did most of his sailing in the steward department. He worked mainly on the passenger ships, particularly those of Delta Line and Alcoa. He says that those were his favorite ships, but that he "went anywhere the jobs were." Without a doubt his most memorable experience at sea was his trip on the passenger ship Alcoa Corsair in Octo­ ber 1960. On the night of Oct. 22,1960 the Alcoa Corsair was moving down the Mississippi River heading for San Juan when she collided with an Italianflag freighter, the Lorenzo Marcello, coming upstream, about 60 miles south of New Orleans. The Italian ship, which was later found to be at fault in the tragic accident, was on her maiden voyage. Five Seafarers and five passengers were killed in the collision. Brother Conti was sailing as night steward on the Alcoa Corsair and remembers that fateful night vividly. 'T was on watch at the time, hut a few minutes before the crash I went to get a cup of coffee. The next thing I know, I heard whistles blasting, the ship lurched over and I hit my head on the bulkhead. "The Italian ship hit us between the number two and three holds. It roiled up all the rooms on that side into a massive hunk of steel, crushing anyone unfortunate to be in them at the time. There's no question that if I hadn't gone for coffee I would've been IdUed." In 1966 Conti was declared perma­ nently not fit for duty and went on SIU pension. He then began to pursue his hobby (one he had begun back in the 1940's) as "my full-time work, but work for pleasure." Seafarer Conti now makes his hdme in Slidell, La., a quiet suburb about 30 miles from New Orleans, with his wife of 43 years, Leona. He has k workshop adjacent to his house which contains most of the tools he uses: a table saw, a jig saw, a sanding machine and a drill motor. Much of the lumber he uses he gets from the scrap pile of construction sites around the area. After cutting the pieces of wood into the shapes he needs, he puts them together with glue and nails. For the chalet-type structures. Broth­ er Conti uses cut glass which he pastes over with colored paper. When com­ pleted, these structures look like they contain beautiful stainglass that one may see in a church. Aside from the Christmas items, the 70-year-old retired Seafarer makes other things as well. He has made many picture frames, and a four-shelf hutch for his kitchen which contains a beautiful collection of china which he collected in various ports around the world. He also built a gun rack for a neigh­ bor who has a collection of hunting rifles. He used a newspaper clipping advertising a $120 gun rack as a pat­ tern, and was able to build it in two weeks from that. Over the years Brother Conti has given away over 175 mangers to rela­ tives, neighbors and old seafaring bud­ dies in the New Orleans area. "I make them all for my friends," he says. "I enjoy doing them very much." "I just work on them until I find myself getting tired, then I rest for awhile. I find that what I once used as a hobby, now is a fuU-thne job. And, it keeps me mentally, as well as physi­ cally healthy." Seafarers Log • �B ASHORE Austin, Tex. Jeffersonville, Ind. Seafarer Phil Haring (far right) receives an award fof bravery after savina the Mfe of shipmate and SlU Brother Jan Prins. Shown vi^h Harino are Hi atTh^U S MalmrnP Art assistant for Maritime Affairs HariJio qp'afpror H Administration, who presented the award; Mrs. Ella Haring, Seafarer Haring s mother; and MLS Vice-Prptsiripnt MIU-O Brother Haring is a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. Award Given to Seafarer For ^Extraordinary Heroism' eafarer PhU Phil Haring, Uorinr. a « recent Harry Seafarer Lundeberg School graduate, was com­ mended by the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration last month for risking his life to save an injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. Presenting the award at a ceremony held at the Lundeberg School, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Maritime Af^s Howard Casey termed Brother Haring's actions "extraordinary hero­ ism" and praised his "strong feelings of responsibility and concern for fel­ low shipmates." On May 2, the Sea-Land Market was weathering a gale in the North Atlantic. Ordinary Seaman Haring was standing in an entranceway on the starboard side of the ship when he saw a heavy boarding sea hit shipmate Jan . Prins, also a recent HLS graduate, who had gone on deck to retrieve a life ring. Thinking Seafarer Prins had been w^hed overboard. Brother Haring raised the cry of "Man Overboard!" He then saw Prins hanging onto the side of the ship, half overboard. Without hesitating. Seafarer Haring ran put onto the storm washed deck, pulled his shipmate aboard and carried him back to the safety of the entranceway just as another sea hit the same area. Had Brother Haring not acted as quickly as he had, this second sea would surely have carried Seafarer Prins com­ pletely overboard. Brother Haring was recommended to MARAD for their commendation in a letter written by his chief mate and co-signed by the Sea-Land Market's captain. Seafarer Washington Gets High School Diploma at HLS Seafarer Eddie Washington, who at­ tended HLSS as an upgrader in the Pumpman and FOWT programs, re­ cently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's Gen­ eral Educational Development pro­ gram. Brother Washington, who graduated from HLSS as a trainee in 1968, dropped out of high school in his senior year and joined the U.S. Marines. After completing his two year tour of duty, he decided to come to the Lundeberg School because, "I wanted to travel. I think travel helps you learn more about life." Seafarer Washington also com­ mented that, "the Lundeberg School has really changed. When I was here the SlU was still building it. To see it today is like our Union has worked a miracle—the. school is beautiful, it's still growing, and the programs keep getting better and better." When asked why he decided to get his high school diploma. Seafarer Wash­ ington replied that, "I just felt that it was a goal I really wanted to achieve. And thanks to the great work the SIU has done here at Piney Point, I had the opportunity to reach this goal." Brother Washington added that, aSpr ville rS°S>ur PhSnesTnd.' M deepwaler port northeast of Jefletson- d generate 10-million tons of cargo yearly worth $100 million. London, England ""'P "tended by ment eaXs. month ^^ned agreeThe confab, started in 1960, resulted from the maritime disasters of the Andrea Doria, SS Morro Castle and the SS Titanic. objectives of the meeting on safety rules in fires and grain carriage were to update the old agreement by adding technological advances in marine mStae Sy " breakthroughs in bv^fr°Adm Tw''"- W. O. Siler, Coast Guard head, aided by Rear Adm. W. M. Benkert, chief of the Office of Merchant Marine Safety. Baltimore, Md. in fhTulJmho'T,';?Pbiladelphia is now a patient "kfto^rar fmrhi'fila^t amputation. Brother Carames would HKe to hear from his old shipmates during this holiday season. New Orleans wiffiihe U sT Navigation Co. have filed a letter of intent Tnl^r!!Ji Federal Maritime Commission in Washington, D.C. to enter into a pooling and equal access contract. Delta will service, with four LASH barees Lake a„d"pu«tfcS Port Everglades, Fla. The SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service named this Eastcoast city a regular Sffie M rf r''""' ^"''T T "" Sea-Land Producer and t^ SS Sea-Und Consumer will call with two other SL-18 containershios at New Orleans Houston, Jacksonville and Port Everglades on a biweekly basis In Europe, the ships will call at Rotterdam and Bremerhaven Seafarer Eddie Washington "The teachers at the Lundeberg School are all very helpful and encouraging. They give you all the time and attention you need. I can't think of just one or two people to thank—everyone on the staff helped me every step of the way." Seafarer Washington, who is 24years-old, makes his home in Mobile, Ala. When asked what he planned to do now that he had his high school diploma, he said, "So far I've been to Formosa, Korea, Spain, Bangkok, Sai­ gon, DaNang, Majorca, Nice, Athens, and Naples. These are places most people never get to see in a lifetime. So I plan to keep right on sailing with the SIU." Scycnty-oae cents of eveiy doUar spent in shipping on American-llaa ve«..ic »ma^ in this countiy, making a veiy substantuil contribution to the na^^ Jbalance of payments and to the nation's economy. natmiia! for ,h. Am«i«m maHtimn indi^try, December, 1974 A C i < , :i t Mi'i ( t f » Page 13 I -J �Time to Check Him Out! *':• • HISnrORIG PRESERVATION • •<- if. S. ..i.. k Pensioner This season, when we buy gifts for friends and relatives, I hope we all remember SPAD in this category. For year^ SPAD has given us gifts of jobs and job security. Along with my SPAD donation T extend ple^ant greetings to aU my Gbrothw members for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Ne^ Year. .'V ' • Fratenuillyv ^ Art Lomas, ^ \ SiU.Peii^i^rj J'" SIU Grows Cited lor Fine Performances , During 1974 we placed in service three new LASH vessels^ ^ the Robert E. Lee, the Stonewall Jackson and the Sc/n Hous^ ; ton. We now have operating reports in hand which indicate ^ these ships are performing very well and we anticipate that | they will continue to do so. "f The success of this new venture can be created in large part to the skill and professionalism of the vessels' crews.Waterman s Steamship Corporation recognizes the fine performanw of the men on these ships and we wish to express our appreciation for the hard work and dedication by the menibers ofUhe SeaG ^ farers International Union who make up our ships' complements. ; . . It is obvious that your members, through their training and ; experience, have developed into a group of truly professional seamen. We look forward to continuing successful operation of Our new vessels with the help and support of your Union _ .trnd its members. ^ • T Kncerely, ,vv -G . . ' 'i.:.:EdWalsh» President • Break the Oil Monopoly As the year 1974 draws to a close, this country is again faced with a winter sea­ son in which we may once more find our­ selves at the total mercy of the biggest "monopolistic octopus" in U.S. indus­ try: th'e 20 multinational oil companies which control all a'spects of energy fuel, from production, through transportation, down to distribution and marketing. The United States would do well to leam the lessons from th^ so-called "en­ ergy crisis" we went through early this year. At that time, while fuel supplies were short, and gas lines long, the oil companies' profits soared, and their total domination and control of every sector of their industry was never more apparent. They put their own greed above the needs of the American people and the health of the American economy. It was only while the nation suffered that the American people started to be­ come aware of some of the shady prac­ tices in which these companies engage: how they regularly have been involved in international cartels, commodity ex­ changes, intrigues between themselves, the U.S., and foreign governments, and constantly in defense from charges of price fixing and other monopolistic and illegal practices designed to destroy any competition. These oil giants are only interested in maintaining the Status quo; a position which is enabling them to wipe the inde­ pendent sector of the industry practically out of existence. These top 20 companies control approximately 94 percent of our proven oil resources, 86 percent of our refining capacity and 70 percent of all gdsoline sales. They have exercised monoply power by refusing to sell crude oil, gasoline and other refined petroleum pr^lucts to independent re&iers and marketeers. These companies are able to cut off supplies to independent refiners and gas retailers at will. Because of their total control, a "vertical monopoly" of the in­ dustry, they are slowly but surely driving these independents out of business. Out of the 1,200 gas stations which were forced to close last year due to lack of supplies, all but a handful were inde­ pendently owned. Another aim of the 20 companies has been, of course to drive out the indepen­ dently-owned U.S.-flag tanker fleet so that they may completely dominate the transportation of oil on the seas with their large fleets of foreign, tax-free "flag-ofconvenience" vessels. That is why the SIU has strongly fought for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, guaranteeing American-built, American-manned vessels a certain per­ centage of oil iiriports to this country. Recently other legislation has been proposed which, if passed could effec­ tively thwart the efforts of the oil mag­ nates. Sen. PhiUp Hart (D-Mich.) has proposed an amendment to the Trade Re­ form Act of 1974 which would, in effect, prevent any oil company engaged in the production or development end of energy resource products from controlling any refinery, transportation or marketing as­ set. And, it would prevent any company engaged in tlie transportation end from controllu.g any production, refinery or marketing asset. < < . I wish to state that the program of training and recertifying present members of the SIU is beneficial not only to the meim G bers who pass through the Harry Lundeberg School, but to the SIU as an organization and the companies that employ themj and enjoy the benefits of better trained men. ' , • ' iiiVGT::;:.l^ennOly,-^ G r/ • Thomas fPSheii Master, Ogden Wabash (mm Voluiw XXXVI, No. »a Qfficliil Noith AfsW ..Tof the Soafarers Intematlonel Union of ^ intlc. Oulf. Lake* aiui Inland Water* OMrid. • • ;. AFL.CI0 'T;' BtecuUvd Board "f%ul Halt, firestdont CaiTAnnet. SxecuUve Vice-President tnrl Shepetd, Vice-President -46* DIGloroio,SaCref8^-T»aso«f :i.lndsw Williams. MnkDro?aX V/ce-ZVasWent Paul Drorak, Wce-/Vas/den«: IHibtished monthly by Seafarer* Interjwtlonal Union. Atlantlcj GdU, Lake* and Inland Ws5|rt» 01«triet, AFUCm Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11»2. T*I. 499.6600. Second data . fi^tage d«ld dt This amendment is an important first step, and we wholeheartedly support it. However, whether or not it is adopted, it is hi^ time that the Congress took a close, in-depth look at the blatantly mo­ nopolistic practices of these companies. They have totally controlled the energy industry for toctmany years. N-Y. 389 ... i ^ G, ' ' Seafarers Log Page 14 •- G; V- T V' '*-G �L •f ' The following poem was sent as a Christmas greeting by retired Seafarer James C. Mitchell to all his fellow SIU brothers. < I •V CJ-: Loaded with J'.'' ' " ' Old St. Nick 1. 1. It was a cold, and snowy evening. And Christmas was drawing near So I stopped by a country inn To have me a mug of beer I u. ^ "•5. I J . * V ../. ..1'A ^ ,»» % xoavkted of pess^lon of any 01egiu ^ s^peed, LSD, or eyen niarijnana—the tJJS. Coast Guard means that you lose Cor the wst of your life »»v trevoha ^ However, It doe^^ quite end there even if yon receive a suspended semtenee.^ ' You may Ipse your rig^^ to vote, your right to hold public office or to own - 'i . a gun* You aliso may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmaci^'. school teacher, or stockbroker. You nmy Jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the coun^, or the Fedeial government* l^s a prtdty tmigh rap, but thafs exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about It The cmivicted drug user leaves a l^ck mark on his reputation f-i for.ffiein»tnfhis life. / . E0 ' • w However, din^ can not oidy destroy your right to a gtmd fi^^ can destroy your life. - Drug abuse prm^ts a serious threat to both your physical and health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is „ aboard ship where cleair minds and quick reflex^ are essential at all forthesafeopemlioncif the vessel. . Dont let dmg^ destroy your natural i^ht to a good, happy, prodnciive S'li FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund fitumcial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shiMwners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Toe proper address for this is: Frank Dniiak, Chalwian, Seafaicn Appeals 1 275 - 20di Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONIALACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls.' These contracts conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your specify the wages and coi contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union offiaal, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. December, 1974' ' . *j 2. The front door opened easily, As I quietly stepped inside The whole place seemed deserted So I decided, to warm me hide. 3. A warm glow from the fireplace Nearly made me fall asleep. But I saw an old, white bearded gent, behind the bar. And I got quickly to me feet 4. I had meself a few mugs of beer Then decided to go on me way When the barkeep said. Have one on the house. For it will soon be Christmas Day 5. It was just. He and I, alone together. And we drank nearly thirty (30) pint mugs When I took out me money to pay up. He opened a couple of jugs IB 6. A few shots of gin, won't hurt you mate As he filled the glasses to the brim, Laughing and talking all the while That's when I began to get leary of him "I 7. I awoke on the bar floor, next mornin' Me head hurt, and me tongue was thick The bar top was as clean as a whistle Then I knew I got loaded with Old St. Nick. James C. Mitchell EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL MGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and-as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the; ISIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member ' tify headquarters. feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Scafaror feeb that any of the above righto have been violated, or that he has been denied hb constitutional right of access to Union records or tadtonnatlon, be should immediately notify SIU President Paui Hall at headquarters by certBicd mail, return rcccipl • 11 I i Page 15 �Jacksonville Hall Dedicated; Gala Opening Held A new and modern SIU-IBU hiring hall was opened in the port of Jacksonville last month, and the occasion was marked by a gala, open-house party attended by some 300 members, officials, their families and guests. Food was served buffet^le, and aU types of beverages were available at the festivities, which were held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The fully furnished haU, which is located at 3315 Liberty St., was opened on Nov. 15. The modem facffity will offer all SIU and affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union members a full range of Union services. Here, members will be able to secure jobs on our contracted vessels, inquire about their benefits, fill out claim forms, and raise questions about the contract, the constitution and the latest courses available at the Harry Lundeberg School. Although the total facility is not yet completed, it is open for membership service and is comfortably furnished in pleasant surroundings. Work is continuing on an­ other building on the property, which will eventually house a restaurant and rec­ reational facilities for members and their himilies. The Jacksonville hall is the first facility to be completed in the SIU-lBU's oveiv all program of renovating and upgrading all its hiring halls. IBU member Red Green; Betty Touchton, secretary, Operating Engineers union, and Roy Meffert, SIU recertified bosun (left to right) attended the party held to mark opening of new Jacksonville Hall. Some of the close to 300 people who came to the festivities relax and enjoy the food and beverages In the new facility. IBU members William Eschuk, (left) and Charley Mull, center, who sails as AB, hold a discussion with IBU Port Agent Gene Taylor In one of the modern offices In the new hall. \ Participating In the opening ceremonies were members from other labor organizations as well as SIU-IBU officials. From left to right are, Ed Dwyer, National Maritime Union Jacksonville port agent; Gene Taylor, IBU Jacksonville port agent; Red Morris, SIU Jacksonville port agent; Joe Dl Giorgio, secretary-treasurer, SlUNA; Earl Shepard, SIU Atlantic area vice president; Jim Burnett, secretary-treasurer, Jacksonville AFL-CIO council; and Jim Deaton, president, Jacksonville AFL-CIO council. s 1 Left to right are IBU member Dave Lewis, guest Margie Carter and Chuck Mollard, national coordinator of the IBU. Page 16 The party was held for both present and maybe future seamen. From left to right, SIU members FOWT Robert H. Bullock; AB Lembit Kool; Oiler Tom Wright, and three-year-old Tom Wright, III. ; Seafarers Log �Vi ?'• 3*'-. s,. Digest of SlU ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secre­ tary George W, Gibbons; Educational Director Robert C. Miller. Chairman held a discussion on the Pension law and upgrading courses in Piney Point. A movie fund will be taken up by the crew to get new tubes for the movie machine. No disputed OT. A fund will be started so that the crew can get extra movies for the ship. Next port Genova, Italy. Meetings DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), October 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Homer O. Workman; Secretary Mike Dunn; Educational Director C. Hemby. $16 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on contributing to SPAD. Any unsafe conditions aboard ship should be re­ ported to the educational director. A vote of thanks to, the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Rio de Jan­ eiro. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 27—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Alan Whitmer; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director B. Pinder. No disputed OT. Washing machine and dryer were purchased for the crewmembers. Everything running smoothly. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ tober 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun John Cisiecki; Secretary Huston. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on his attending Piney Point for the Recertification Program and suggested that all crewmembers read the Seafarers OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), . Log to keep up with Union business. October 6r-Chairman, Recertified Bo­ Next port Balboa, Panama. sun H. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Director D. Dizon; Deck SUMMIT (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ •Delegate Charles Scott; Engine Dele­ ber 20—Chairman D. Calogeros; Sec­ gate H. R. Newell. $46 in ship's fund. retary Edward Heniken; Educational No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the Director W. Slusser. Chairman reported steward department for a job well done on the oil transportation act and how and for good service by the messmen. the donations to SPAD have helped Next port Okinawa. with this and other programs. Educa­ tional director reported on the oppor­ NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), Octo­ tunities that await all crewmembers who go to Piney Point to upgrade them­ ber 21-—Chairman Recertified Bosun A. Rivera; Secretaiy A. Aragones; Edu­ selves. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to Chief Cook J. Smith for the cational Director J. Pantoja; Deck wonderful Bar-B-Q's he has been giv­ Delegate Paige C. Toomey; En^ne Del­ ing the crewmembers.^ Observed one egate John D. Wright. $20.69 in ship's minute of silence in memory of our de­ fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well parted brothers. done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port San Juan. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ son Waterways), October 20—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Sec­ retary W. G. Williams; Educational Director R. W. Zell; Deck Delegate B. Churchill; Engine Delegate S. Torina; Steward Delegate P. Livingston. Each man has contributed $20 toward the rental of movies and camera. No dis­ puted OT. Next port Oakland. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), October 6—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Vassar Szymanski; Educational Director "Ken­ neth Linah. $15.78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Charleston, S.C. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman Recertified Bosun G. Castro; Secretary Raymond P. Taylor; Educational Director N. N. Bathia. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job weU done. JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Christenberry; Secretary R. Long; Educational Direc­ tor B. Stearman; Steward Delegate Jo­ seph Simpson. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port New Orleans. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman George King; Secretary Welden O. Wallace; Deck Delegate G. Fuller; Engine Delegate D. Peterson; Steward Delegate F. H. Smith. Chairman held a safety meeting for all crewmembers. $100 in movie fund. $10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next port Long Beach. OVERSEAS .TUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), October 7—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Baudoin; Secretary C. Gibson; Educational Director C. Ayers; Deck Delegate Robert Holt; Steward Delegate Bernard Feely. $4.75 in ship's fxmd. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everythink running smoothly. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), October 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan; Engine Delegate Steven Mooney. $10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), October 12—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director S. Wala; Engine Delegate N. Offedisano; Stew­ ard Delegate Fernando Zavals. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the advantages of going to Piney Point and how SPAD is good for the membership and everyone should donate to it. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ ship), October 13^-Chairman J. Zeloy; Secretary William M. Hand; Educa­ tional Director V. Brunnell. $122 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ship was in Koashuing, Taiwan during Moon Festival and the crewmembers who were ashore received a warm welcome from the Chinese people who asked them to join in the festivities. A good time was had by all. Next port Charles­ ton, S.C. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosim R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. J. Morris; Steward Delegate P. U. Hammel. $26 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Donate to SPAD SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud­ son Waterways), October 6— Chair­ man John W. Kelso; Secretary Walter J. Fitch; Deck Delegate H. De Boissiere; Engine Delegate J. Billotto; Steward Delegate F. Urias. $4.17 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. An extra vote of thanks to the steward department for the lobster dinner and the music and news supplied in the mess room. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), October 20 —Chairman J. Gianniotis; Secretary H. Ridgeway. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on SPAD donations. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man Steamship), October 27^-Chairman Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Jr.; Secretary H. Donnelly; Educational Director C. Smith; Deck Delegate H. Peterson. No disputed OT. Deck de­ partment commended for a job well done unloading and loading ship and operation of crane. Held a discussion on the importance of crewmembers contributing to SPAD. Next port La Porte, Tex. Politics Is Porkchops SUAMICO (Hudson Waterways), October 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosim K. Puchalski; Secretary L. Bennet; Educational Director Black; Engine Delegate Robert Torres. $26.10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. December, 1974 KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement Co.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. W. Bryant; Secretary Simon Gutierez. $36.83 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Tampa, Florida. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Educational Di­ rector Stephen Senteny; Deck Delegate David Neill; Engine Delegate Joseph Forque; Steward Delegate Vincent Chavez. No disputed OT. Recertified Bosun Bushong answered all questions asked by crewmembers and held a dis­ cussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Houston. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 6—Chairman J. Blanchard; Secre­ tary N. Johnson; Educational Director R. Duncan; Steward Delegate H. Jones. $15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Next port Trin­ idad. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director U. R. Saunders. Chairman spoke on the energy transportation act and urged all crewmembers to support SPAD. Vote of thanks to all for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ ber 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Caldeira; Secretary R. Aguiar. Chair­ man suggested that all should contrib­ ute to SPAD for their own benefit. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Beye; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton; Educational Director Helge Holmstrom. Chairman gave an address on the imprtance of SPAD donations and what they accomplish. $24 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the deck department by the steward department for clean pantry work during night watches. • 'i. k ii f Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: GALVESTON TAMARA GUILDEN MAYAGUEZ OVERSEAS ARCTIC ARIZPA SEA-LAND CONSUMER FINANCE AZALEA CITY BALTIMORE SEATRAIN MARYLAND LYMAN HALL MOHAWK MERRIMAC WACOSTA Page 17 17 >1 �Payment of Medical, Pension, Vacation In recent months, the SIU's Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans' offices have heen receiving increasing numbers of various claim applications that cannot he processed and promptly paid because the claim lacks certain nec­ essary information or accompanying documents. The vast majority of properly submitted claims can be processed and pay­ ment by check sent out in the mail the same week the claim is received at the Plan's offices at Union Headquarters. However, when the Plan receives an improperly filled out claim, a letter must he sent to the member requesting the needed information, and the claim cannot he proceed until this informa­ tion is supplied, which may cause delays in payment anywhere from two to three weeks or longer. This avoidable situation is annoying to the member and can prove to be a temporary financial burden on the member or his dependents. On these two pages, the LOG will outline the steps involved in the process­ ing and payment of the most often filed-for claims, and detail the information and documents SIU, IBU and UIW members must include in their corres­ pondence to receive prompt action on these claims. Claims supervisor Tom Cranford, standing, oversees the processing of all medical and pension claims submitted by SIU members or their dependents. Seated rear is claim processor Majorie Rothman. Seated front from left are processors Jack Sheehan and Lou Busch, Medical Benefits For a member and his dependents to be eligible for medical benefits under the SIU's Welfare Plan, the Seatorer must fulfill the basic seatime require­ ment of 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day employment in the six months prior to the date the claim accrues. Also, re­ member to always keep an updated SIU Enrollment Beneficiary Card on file with the Welfare Plan's office, listing your dependents and their relationship to you, and designating your direct beneficiary in case of death. If eligible under the USPHS system, a Seafarer must utilize the professional services of a PHS hospital. In cases of emergency confinement in a hospital other than USPHS, the Seafarer or someone acting in his behalf must notify the nearest USPHS fecility of the situation within 48 hours. If not eligible under USPHS, a Seafeirer with the basic seatime requirements will receive benefits according to the SIU's schedule of benefits for dependents. Because a member's dependents do not qualify for USPHS service, they may utilize the facilities of any hospital in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada or the Viigin Islands. Below are some of the other most commonly claimed benefits and the in­ formation required for promptpayment. Julius M. Prochownik, left, gets some help from SIU Representative John Dwyer in filling out application form for pension at Headquarters. It is always a good practice to enlist the aid of an SIU rep when filing a ciaim to make sure you have all the needed information enclosed to avoid delayed pay­ ments. Brother Prochownik filed for pension in the first week of November. ' Social Security No, SIU members should always take care to include their Social Security number on all claims. A member's entire work history dating as far back as 1951 is recorded and stored on computer memory tapes or microfilm which in turn are filed according to Social Security number. Among many other things, the SIU Welfare Plans' offices uses the information stored on these tapes and films to determine a member's seatime eligibility for the benefit. So, lack of the Social Security number on your claim application immediately halts the claim's processing. This is one of the major reasons for delayed benefits. SIU Pensioner Albert Tocho goes over claim form for medical benefits for his wife with SIU assistant Gayle Birou at the New Orleans hall. Brother Tocho's claim was properly submitted and his check for $850 for hospital and surgical payments as in the mail from Headquarters within the week. Vacation Benefits The most filed-for benefit under the SIU's Flans is vacation. To he eligible for fiiis benefit, SIU members must have a mlnimnra of 90 days employment on SRT-contracted vessels. To file, complete the basic SIU claim form application at any SIU Union hall, making sure to include the names of .die ships you worked and the niimber of days employed. As proof of emphiyment, you must include photo­ stated copi^ of your Coast Guard discharge papers seined by tbe vessel's Master. If these are not availabie, company pay vouchers or a letter from the paymaster on company letterhead verifying the number of days worked will be accepted. You must file for vacatkm whhin one year of final discharge^ to qualify for die vacation benefit. In the port of Wilmington, Seafarer Paul McMahon gets his discharge papers in order before filing claim for vacation pay. Everything was in order, so Brother McMahon's vacation check was sent out the same day his claim was received by the Vacation Plan's office at Headquarters, if all informatlprr had not been included, the check could have been delayed for up to two weeks. Page 18 SeafafersLb^ •, '' ' '' ''l '' ' r''-'. . .• ' �Is Quick, If You Submit All Necessary Information Pension Benefits For full details on the requirements for pension and the many benefits available to the pensioner and his dependent you should also refer to the SIU's Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest. Because the members entire work history must be tabulated and the pen­ sion approved by tbe Board of Trustees, the Seafarer will probably have to wait for about a month or slightly more to get his pension. However, pension payments are retroactive to the first day of the calendar month following the month in which application was made or the month following the last receipt of S & A benefits, whichever is later. If you have questions on pension, vacation or medical you may either write the SIU's Welfare Offices at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or call (212) 499-6600 for a prompt and courteous reply. SIU records supervisor Ed Byrne goes over vacation claim with Sadie Chrzanowski. If a claim is properly submitted to the Vacation Plan's office, the member's vacation check is in the mail within 24 hours. Seated forward is Mary Cush. For the Member: Sickness and Accident—a completed S & A application and USPHS medi­ cal abstracts verifying the first and last dates of disability. This benefit runs for a total of 39 weeks (273 days). Claims for S & A must be filed within 60 days from date of discbarge from the hospital, or 60 days from the commence­ ment of the disability period. At the December membership meeting at Headquarters, Julius Prochownik gets his first pension check from SIU Representative George McCartney. The Board of Trustees were able to quickly approve his pension because Brother Prochownik had made sure that his claim was in order before filing. John Marietta files computer memory tape in the data center's tape library. The tapes are filed according to social security numbers. Among other things recorded on these tapes are three and a third million payroll records of SIU members dating back to 1951. If The following are just some < payments held up because they faUed to supply complete infoimation when For the Seafarer's Dependents: Hospital—c\wm form completed by the member and doctor and itemized hospital bills listing the hospital's Federal Taxpayer I.D. number. Surgical—claim form completed by member and doctor, and surgical bill on doctor's billhead indicating the physican's Federal Taxpayer number. Maternity—completed claim form and copy of newborn's birth certificate Ikting names of both parents. Copy of marriage certificate is also required if not already previously submitted. The maternity benefit is $300. Death—death benefit application, itemized funeral bills, proof of rela­ tion and certified copy of death certificate. There are also many other benefits available to members and dependents under the SIU's Welfare Plan. For detailed information on all these benefits refer to the SIU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest. Copies of the digest can be obtained at any SIU hiring hall. It is good practice to refer to this booklet wliraeyer filing for claims :4 micro­ « i| film projector to determine a member's eligibility for a medical benefit. Page 19 .-..F �-- — •i <• . 'Zi New SIU Pensioners Martin Prisament, 57, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Prisament was bom in New York and is now a resident of Seal Beach, Calif, with his wife, Hannah. Edward F* Allen,' 56, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Tampa sailing as cook for 37 years. Brother Allen attended a Piney Point Edu­ cational Conference. Bom in Ala­ bama, he is now a resident of Glen Bumie, Md. Richard P. Bowman, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a second cook. Brother Bowman was bom in Boston and is now a resident of San Francisco. Fred J. Fidler^ 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an oiler for the Boland-Comelius Steamship Co. Brother Fidler was bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, where he is now a resident with his wife, Ruby. James E. Belcher, 54, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as an AB. Brother Belcher is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Ken­ tucky and is now a resident of New Orleans. Milton S. Trotman, 69, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Trotman is a native of Barbados, British West Indies and is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife, Henrietta. Floyd L. Je&yes, 59, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savan­ nah sailing as a messman. Brother Jeflhyes is a native of Iowa and is now a resident of Stockton, Ala. with his wife, Vivian. Jack E. Bogart, 65, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Detroit sailing as second cook. Brother Bogart, a native of Michigan, is now a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Frederick Kopf, 60, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Kopf is a pre-war and World War II veter­ an of the Army Engineers Corps. Bom in Boston, he is now a resident of Plainview, L.I., N.Y. Leonard H. Davidson, 49, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as an OS. Brother Da­ vidson is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A native of Forbus, Tenn., he is now a resident of Slidell, La. Michael W. Bums, 47, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a bosun. Brother Bums is a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in St. Paul, Minn., he is now a resident of San Francisco. Gregory Dieses, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Dioses was born in Tumbez, Peru and is now a resident of Baltimore. Frank S. Lire, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1969 sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Liro is an Army yeteran of World War n. Bom in Poland, he is now a resident of Baltimore. Michael J. Stiglic, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing ai ah diler;- Brother Stiglic " i had sailed for 50 years.''A native of^ Joliet, Ilk, he is now a resident of, p Erie, Mich.; Burris Maxwell, 63, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department for 46 years. Brother Maxwell is a pre-war Army veteran. He was bom in New Jersey where he is now a resident of Pomona, N.J. Walter A. Schlecht, 58, joined the Union in the port of New. York in 1950-sailing as an AB for 35 years. Brother Schlecht is a Navy veteran of World War n. A native of Glou­ cester, Mass. he continues to be a resident there. Lakes Seafarer Ends 45 Year Career :: Page 20 Antonio A. Zelaya, 60, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a fireman-waterten­ der. Brother Zelaya was bom in Honduras and is hoW a resident of San Francisco with- his wife, Saman^a. ;^ ••• • • , • •' •» MBNBERSHIPIIIISIMGS' SCHEDULE Port SIU member Herman Dinger (left), a Seafarer on the Great Lakes, accepts his first pension check fropi Frankfort, Mich. Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Dinger started sailing in 1929 and ended his career as an AB aboard the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferries. -Aaron Sasser, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. Brother ;&sser w^lk^ ^ jpicket 1^ in the ^ "Greater N Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and in the Robin Line strike of 1962. ; He is a pre-war Army veteran. Bom in Savannah, he is now a resident of ^ Yonkers, N.Y. with his wife, Jose­ phine. i Date ' New York ... .. Jan. 6 Philadelphia . .. Jan. 7 Baltimore ...... Jan. 8 Norfolk .. Jan. 9 Jacksonville .... Jan. 9 Detroit .. Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Houston .... .. Jan. 13 New Orleans . .. Jan. 14 Mobile .. Jan. 15 San Francisco .. Jan. 16 Wilmington .. .. Jan. 20 Seattle ...... . . Jan. 24 Columbus ... . . Jan. 18 Chicago .... 1 .. Jan. l4 Port Arthur ... Jan. 14 Buffalo .. Jan. 15 St. Louis .... Cleveland .... Jersey City .. .. Jan. 13 >• ' Deep Sea IBU UIW •• • 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. «... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. ...,. 7:00 p.m. • • • .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5.00 p.m. ^.. .... 7:00p.m. • • • .... 9:30 a.m. • .*r,>.. d:00 pmi..., . >.. 7:00 p.m. .... 2:00 p.m. ..., .-•it*; • • . • ...2:30 p.m. .;. <• • • ... 5:00 p.m. . *.1 • • •• •. ... .2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. • • • *... 2:30 p.m. ... ..;. 5:00 p.m. . . • • • ,.. .2:30 p.m. ...,i.. 5:00 p.m. .. .... 2:30 p.m »•• •• ..... 2:30 p.m. .... ••• • 2:30 p.m. ...,» • • - • • > '• • • " ' .... 1:00 p.m. 1.. 5:00 p.m. > • • • • • —^ ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • '• • • ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • • ' ' ... 5:00 p.m. .. ••• ... 5:00 p.m. ., • .... .. 5:00 p.m. .. • 0m • 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 00 • • • • • • • • • t • • • • • • ' ' • • • • ' ' 11 • • • #,• • „* • • 0- p. • • 1 • • • 1 0 0 0 0 t • • • — Seafarers Log �From South America to Gulf, Delta Norte's Run Is Smooth The ^U-nmmedDelfa Norte (Delta Steamship) paid off in the port of New Orleans recently after a smooth 42-day round trip voyage to ports in South America. The 893-fMt-longvei^l, capable of carrying 89 LASH barges, or saUing as a full containership with 1,740 container, is one of three LASHtype-vessels bunt for Delta. The Delta Norte, and her sisterships the Delta Mar and the Delta Sud, were named to carry on the tradition of Delta's three famous pessenger ships which .were scrapped: the Del Mar, Del Sud and Del Norte. The Delta Norte docked at the Napoleon Avenue wharf in New Orleans recently. Crewmembers on the Delta Norte met with SlU officials when the ship docked in New Orleans to pay off. Messman W. Goins (right) shows his book and a They are clockwise from the left; J. Sufferer, AB and deck delegate; Stanley Zeagler, patrolman; E. KelSPAD receipt which he just received from SlU Patrol­ lum, electrician; J. Hemby, chief electrician (just signed on); Tom Gould, patrolman, and W. Welch, man Stanley Zeagler after making a $20 contribution. QMED and engine delegate. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Oct. 24-Nov. 20,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN rX //li TOES^ ELIGIBLES Death 12 In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 . 309 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 148 Hospital & Hospital Extras 17 Surgical 3 Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 6,235 Special Equipment — • Optical 210. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ ' 7 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical JU.'' Number PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions .. j Special Equipment Dental — Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation December, 1974 Amount TODSE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 152 6,793 2,965 173 46 79,221 14 2,348 260 28,500.00 309.00 444.00 2,817.05' 152.50 49,880.00 4,765.98 215.90 412,095.88 6,793.00 8,895.00 24,546.27 5,070.76 633,768.00 3,821.50 53,468.52 12,781.40 365 62 132 19 4 158 4,732 763 1,392 236 40 1,667 77,519.81 2,616.32 18,684.40 4,950.00 388.00 3,422.63 955,688.61 25,375.08 179,011.80 62,684.75 2,930.65 35,636.88 13 170 112 If 88 — 4 — 1,916 107 1,785 1,291 139 695 5 31 10 18,695 39,000.00 21,921.24 4,110.58 1,984.00 1,535.83 13,453.50 316,000.00 269,230.64 48,172.27 18,494.25 14,899.98 330.75 6,748.71 2,616.86 133,942.10 16 97 6,464.94 35,127.81 10,014 2,287 842 13,143 123,657 22,276 11,192 157,125 94.20 283,229.88 3,268,131.47 559,745.20 5,372,714.70 432,571.18 5,881,742.36 $1,275,546.26 $14,522,588.53 Albert Brown Please contact Mrs. E. Brown as soon as possible at P.O. Box 118, Coram, N.Y. James Moore Please contact Mrs. Linda Moore as soon as possible at Ada Oil Co., 2525 Strawberry Rd., Pasadena, Tex. 77^02. James W. McFanlin Please contact Ralph R. Roma as soon as possible at 7220 Branch St., Hollywood, Fla. 33026 or call (305) 961-5214. Jozef Kowalewski Please contact Jadwiga Ptach as soon as possible at Gdansk-Wrzeszcz, Ul. Migowska 30, 80-287, Poland. John Griffith H. H. Johnson lost your address and asks that you contact him at 53 Jenkins St., Houston, Tex. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD, Page 21 . I �from the Messman to the Chief Steward, In the 4:'" 1 '' i •I i!* 1 '• i • • As part of his Third Cook training program, HLSS Trainee Danny Dalton (left) empties an electric potato peeler under the supervision of Chief Cook Upgrader Joseph Gray. All steward department upgrading programs combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Most SlU members whohave chosen to sail in the steward department find they have chosen a career that demands skills and an expertise which must,;, he constantly sharpened hy learning how to make the most of new materials, and equipment. From messman to chief steward, the Seafarer in the steward department is never finished with his education when it comes to the important job of providing good tasting and nutritious food for his crewmembers. Today, more than ever, with the automated galleys on such ships as the Golden Dolphin, Sugar Islander, Notre Dame Victory and Ultramar, to name a few, upgrading in the steward department is essential. To help Seafarers in the steward department continue their career educa­ tion, as well as increase their earning power, the SIU has set up a compre­ hensive training and upgrading program at the Lundeherg School. For messmen and other Seafarers sailing in the entry ratings of the steward department, the Lundeherg School offers an Assistant Cook Course. This program includes classroom and on-the-job training in the handling and preparation of all types of vegetables, portion control, dietary values, serv­ ing procedures and all the skills needed to perform the important duties of an assistant cook aboard ship. For Seafarers who sail as third or assistant cook there is a Cook and Baker Upgrading Program. By taking this course. Seafarers will learn how to hake breads, pies, cakes and cookies, as well as to prepare desserts and breakfast foods, through classroom and on-the-job training. The next step in the Lundeherg School's steward department upgrading program is the Chief Cook Course which provides all the basic training necessary for Seafarers wishing to sail in this rating. Through classroom and on-the-job training, the chief cook upgrader learns how to prepare soups. >• ? HLS Steward Instructor Frank Russell holds up a tray of rolls baked by the upgraders in the Cook and Baker Upgrading Program. Trainee Ismaei vvala stacks the shelves of Piney Point's well-stocked com­ missary with pickled tomatoes. Trainees at the Lundeberg School are given basic instruction in the duties of all entry rated rnen in the steward department. Seafarer William O'Conner prepares a pan of jambalaya in the HLS galley as part of the on-the--job training included in the Assistant Cook Upgrading Program. Chief Steward Ji.mmy Bartlett prepares a sandwich in the ultramodern galley of the SlU-contracted TT Brooklyn. The steward department programs at the •; Lundeberg School are constantly being reworked to include instructippjin.-; the use of all new equipment found in these new galleys. ,, i f: i ' i ' I f Page 22 Seafarers Log �Steward Department Education Is Always Essential sauces and gravies, as well as the principles and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. For the ei^rienced chief cook, there is an upgrading program to help him learn how to perform the essential dnties of a chief steward. This Chief Steward Upgrading Course includes classroom and on-the-job instmction in the complex and important jobs of selecting food and stores for lengthy voyages and planning nutritionally balanced daily menus. The chief steward must carry the responsibility of feeding the entire crew of his ship. To prepare the upgrader for this difficult task, he participates in all phases of operation in the Lundeberg School's commissary bake shop and galley as part of his training program. To help ke^all members of the steward department abreast of the latest developments in food preparation and to train them in the use of the modem equipment found in the galleys of the new ships, all the steward training and upgrading programs are constantly being reevaluated and changed by the HLSS staff to include instractio/i in the latest techniques and newest equip­ ment Seafarers sailing in the entry ratings should consider a career in the steward department. Sailing in this department, you vrill be performing a job that is vital to the well-being of your crewmembers, a job that, performed well, offers many rewards. And Seabirers already sailing in the steward department should take ad­ vantage of the upgrading programs. These programs are your chance to incrmse your job responsibilities, wages and job security within the field you have chosen for your career. The members of the steward department are extremely important aboard shi^. They play a b^ role in making the trip a smooth and succ^ful voyage. ^ Trainee Claude Beavers learns how to handle a steam jacket. ' '' S Chief Cook Upgrader Grey prepares sides of bacon, for curing in the HLS smoke house. The sides came from hogs raised at Piney Point and butchered by steward upgraders and trainees. As part of a special third cook program, Trainee Armando Vidal prepares celery. This program lets trainees begin sailing as fully trained third cooks aftera few weeks of specialized instruction. { This modern stainless-steel galley aboard the Sugar Islander (Pyramid) has a combination microwave-conventional oven, a push- button potato peeler, slic­ ing machines, steam trays and cookers, grinders, various types of shredders, an orange juice squeezer, as well as automatic dishwasher and a garbage disposal. - —- December, 1974 Assistant Cook Upgrader Mario Bruschini puts the finishing touches on a pan of vegetarian lasagne in the HLS galley. ^ Page 23 I ' if A J3^ ) J i-.. . �<»»»».*> -DISPATCHERS REPORT. NOVEMBER 1-30, 1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • ^ .M i , A; " '• ' \• \. ^f •L i K I ;i r i H '• I <••. I • -/ i': ^ Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 3 19 3 5 3 2 4 16 6 11 3 10 1 12 0 3 1 2 3 5 3 1 0 116 1........ .* Port Boston 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 10 0 75 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 1. 3 31 5 12 12 4 27 63 17 56 9 28 8 48 0 4 1 2 2 6 4 -4 2 425 1 6 6 1 6 26 9 16 5 10 4 22 Q 5 Q 0 1 3 4 Q 1 160 0 29 7 14 7 1 0 5 1 2 2 0 42 10 26 12 4 0 6 2 28 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 237 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 §'• 0 1 1 0 14 Port . Mobile 23 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 19 10 • • 0 0 1 6 48 4 7 8 2 10 31 16 28 18 27 1 37 0 4 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 254 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 2 28 0 63 1 25 13 10 32 61 14 32 3 15 10 83 0 4 3 1 1 14 2 2 2 391 3 21 2 9 8 3 7 11 5 8 0 3 5 38 8 3 0 0 1 3 4 0 0 142 3 157 13 45 26 6 43 127 37 96 27 45 15 97 0 2 2 0 4 18 7 " 5 1 776 6 106 5 17 14 2 16 52 35 45 19 24 6 52 0 3 1 0 1 3 6 1 2 416 2 9 0 4 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 1 3 39 2 73 11 22 17 4 43 78 35 62 22 39 29 71 0 4 2 0 0 3 1 2 1 559 1 22 1 2 2 1 1 5 7 17 4 9 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 46 1 0 O' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 1 2 •3 231 25 47 35 3 30 115 64 131 42 48 36 94 1 1 2 3 4 3 6 3 3 930 1,646 14 59 1 11 8 1 0 23 5 15 0 7 4 55 0 4 55 8 29 38 17 14 27 395 468 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 0 0 1 1 2 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 29 7 23 14 5 18 62 13 29 5 11 6 61 0 1 1 2 1 6 1 4 2 303 1 23 1 12 .5 1 15 21 2 12 3 17 1 37 50 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 208 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port ; 0 42 7 18 9 4 1 86 15 24 10 2 29 3 26 10 57 2443 20 9 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. 14 202 18 50 34 12 54 152 73 128 64 72 19 144 0 3 8 3 9 12 4 2 7 1,085 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston . V New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 1 13 0 75 12 2 0 0 12 47 9 0 15 3 1 7 37 16 0 66 19 0 10 0 16 3 0 37 0 6 0 2 0 25 0 10 7 0 39 120 0 0 14 3 9 2 8 6 3 1 3 2 6 6 10 18 12 17 2 6 7 18 6 4 1 0 4 536 51 197 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 16 ;. 4 24 0 1 5 2 4 18 1 10 1 243 1,431 i 70 1 11 i 24 1 14 1 3 1 19 1 57 14 1 9 1 37 1 13 1 25 31 13 43 69 3 3 0 2 13 4 5 2 487 796 i 15 i 36 1 1 i i 0 1 4 5-/ 1 3 1 14 i 3 1 13 i 1,230 547 70 3 383 2,803 10 "**.rrA-r.»l Lakes & iniimd Wstefii InMlloaiiiicii*! UiOoB PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4Avc.,Bklyii.ll232 (212) HY 9-46M ALPENA, Midi. 8M N. 2 Ave. 49707 (Si7) EL 4-3610 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FVankila St 14202 SIU (716)1X3-9259 IBU (716)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, IlL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 OU River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) ¥13-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 MainSt 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tos. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 JERSEY CTFY, NJ. 353-5011 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .;..... .225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 -TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japv P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nikon Ohdorl Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Shipping has picked up considerahly over the past month especially in the port of Houston. A total of 362 more jobs were shipped in the month of.November than in October. The above figures show that of the 1,847 jobs shipped from SIU halls, more than 600 were taken by class and 'C men, proving that our 'A' book men are enjoying good shipping. 010* members will continue to enjoy this good shipping because more and more new ships built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 are being launched and put into service. Many of these new ships are under contract to the SIU. Page 24 pni x'iSiRh. Seafarers Log �Jmal IDepartureg Joseph R. Clowes, 29, died of natural causes in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, III. on Oct. 24. Brother Clowes joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 safling as an AB.. He was a 1969 grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army's Mili­ tary Police Corps. A native of Pitts­ burgh, he was a resident of Carbondale at the time of his death. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry arid Roth Clowes of Glenshaw, Pa.; a brother, Harry; two sisters, Mary Lou and Ruth and an uncle, Richard Albrecht, all of Pennsylvania. IBU pensioner Raymond A. Milligan, 61, died of can­ cer in the USPHS Hospital in Baltimore on May 2. Brother Milligan joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1944 to 1974. Born in Baltimore, he was a resident of St. Michaels, Md. at the time of his death. Burial waS in Glen Haven Mem­ orial Park, Glen Bumie, Md. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and a daugh­ ter, Margaret. David H. Keith, 65, passed away on Nov. 1. Brother Keith joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sail­ ing as a QMED. He had sailed in World War 11. Born in Dur­ ham, N.C., he was a resident of Sparks, Md., at the time of his death. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Carlos (Dulcea) Leaman of Sparks. SIU pensioner Aubrey H. Thurman, 56, succumbed to a heart attack in the Ben Taub Gen­ eral Hospital, Hous­ ton on Oct. 17. Brother Thurman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Born in Marion, Ky., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Burial was in Murray Cemetery, Murray, Ky. Surviving are his widow, Eva, his mother, Gertrude and a sister, Mrs. Mary S. Parker, both of Murray. Dennis H. Olsen, 34, died in Houston on Nov. 8. Brother Olsen joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an AB. He was a 1963 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and was a Navy veteran aboard the USS Des Moines, USS Providence and the USS Topeka. A native of Michigan, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Alieen Stagland of Ishpeming, Mich, and his father, Edwin of Negaunee, Mich. Tony M. Nerosa, 54, died aboard the SS Overseas Traveler (Maritime Overseas) on Nov. 4. Brother Nerosa joined the Union in the'port of Philadelphia in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 28 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Dottie and three sons, Michael, Robert and Antonio. SIU pensioner Edward N. Jacobsen, 85, expired in Sandefjord, Norway on July 8. Brother Jacobsen joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York last sailing as a wiper. He was born in Norway and was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are two sons, Einar and Alfred of Norway and two daughters, Helene of Norway and Mrs. Lilly T. Kirdvold of Lanclifford, Norway. Ralph R. Mahiich, 48, expired on Nov. 9. Brother Mahiich joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing asafireman-v/atertender. He was a Lundeberg School QMED upgrader this year and had sailed on the Great Lakes. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are his mother, Mrs. Claire O'Dell of Elyria and three brothers, George of Vermillion, Ohio and Glenn and Alvin, both of Elyria. SIU pensioner Charles Hipp, 73, died of a ruptured artery in Little Tra­ verse Hospital, Petoskey, Mich, on Oct. 23. Brother Hipp joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 27 years. A native of Charlevoix, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort, Mich, when he passed away. Interment was in Gilmore Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Sur­ viving are his widow, Madelyn of Honor, Mich.; a son, Robert of Frank­ fort and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Guernsey of Wayne, Mich, and Brenda. SIU pensioner John Abraham, 60, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N.Y. on Nov. 1. Brother Abraham joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of New York City when he passed away. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Partimah; three sons, Abdul, Mohammad and Abdullah; a daughter, Rostzeta, all of New York City and his mother, Mrs. Lonblidan of Telokayson, Malaysia. Seafarers Log Servi J. Bial, 60, died on Oct. 18. Brother Bial joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1962 sailing as a lineman for the Chicago Ves­ sel Fueling Co. from 1955 to 1974. He had sailed since 1932 and was a cap­ tain aboard a commercial fishing boat from 1949 to 1955. Born in Two Rivers, Wise., he was a resident of Chicago when he passed away. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Joan; a son, Jon and two daughters, Janis and Joan. SIU pensioner William F. Peevers, 68, died of heart dis­ ease on Oct. 29. Brother Peevers joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a first deck man for N.Y. Central RR Marine Division from 1943 to 1971. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Pali­ sades Park, N.J. when he passed away. Surviving are three sons, William, Thomas and Robert and a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John and Esther F. Conroy of Long Island City, Queens, N.Y. Javier Esquihel, 40, was apparently washed overboard and lost off the barge, Judson K. Stickle (A «fe S Transporta­ tion) which found­ ered leaving Atecibo, P.R. on Oct. 24. Brother Esquibel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an OS. He was bom in Busturia, Vizcaya, Spain and was a resident of Newark, N.J. at the time of his death. Surviving are his father, Hilario of Busturia and a brother, Alberto of Newark. James E. Foster, 21, died on the way to University Hospi­ tal, Pensacola, Fla. on Nov. 1. Brother Foster joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an OS. He was a graduate of the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1971. Born in Pensacola, he was a resident there when he passed away. Burial was in St. John's Ceme­ tery, Pensacola. Surviving are his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Foster of Pensacola. SIU pensioner Angelo M. "Tony" I Montemarano, 52, 1 died of natural causes j in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Island, |N. Y. on NoVi 3. Brother Montema­ rano joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was twice the recipient of a Personal S^ety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Seatrain Louisiana in 1960 and 1961. A native of Italy, he was a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Interment was in Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island. Surviving are his widow, Helga and three sons, Angelo, Michael and Anthony. SIU pensioner Amle C. Cobb, 70, f I succumbed to a heart ' — ^ attack on Oct. 22. Brother Cobb joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Arbor, Ala. and was a resident of Andalusia, Ala. when he died. Sur­ viving is his widow, Maudie. SIU pensioner Theodore C. Cepipano, 74, succumbed to diabetes in Manila, the Philippines in October. Brother Cepriano joined the Union in 1941 in Tampa sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 45 years and he walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of Manila when he died. Surviving are his widow. Carmen; two sons, Antonio and Manuel and a grandson, Ricardo, all of Pasay City, Manila. B. J. Hand, 47, died at his home in Sweetwater, Tex. on Mar. 27 after a long illness. Brother Hand sailed from the port of Houston during World War II. He .was a U.S. Army vet­ eran of the Korean War when he was stricken with multiple sclerosis in West Germany in 1952. Despite .his afflic­ tion, he was a magna cum laude grad­ uate of Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Tex. in 1962. He was born in White Flat, Tex. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Merkel, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Leah of Stephenville, Tex.; three brothers, Leroy of The Hague, The Netherlands; James of Grapevine, Tex. and E. F. "Buck" of Sweetwater and four sisters, Mrs. Carrie H. McElroy of Sweetwater, Mrs. Beadie Wallace of Bluff Dale, Tex., Mrs. Melba Roggenbuck of Seattle and Mrs. Essie Barnes of Garland, Tex. SIU pensioner John Durmo, 69, passed away on Oct. 27. Brother Durmo joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as Philippines, he was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow. Norma and a son, Abes of the Bronx, N.Y. IBU pensioner Jo­ seph P. Wojciechowska, 64, passed away on July 28. Brother Wojciechowska joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Charles H. Harper Associates Towing and Lighterage Co. since 1936. Born in Maryland, he was a resident of Balti­ more when he died. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Estelle of Essex, Md. Page 25 IV �T:a:u~'7r.r Advanced Elec. Program to Be testing equipment, motor controls and Given at HLS solid state systems. The Harry Limdebei^ School is offerii^ a special course in Advanced Electrical Procedures that will begin on Apr. 23, 1975. The course is designed to train QMEDs and electricians in the use and maintenance of the advanced electrical equipment found aboard the newer vessels and these Seafarers are strongly encouraged to participate in this program. The course will center on AC theory and will cover maintenance, construc­ tion and repair of generators, meteis. Using electrical trainers that can sim­ ulate electrical system defects and prob­ lems, Seafarers taking the course wiil also receive practical training in troubleshooting, repair and construc­ tion of these various electrical compo­ nents found aboard today's modem ships. This special course in Advanced Electrical Procedures, which vdll ran for four weeks, is open to all Seafarers holding a QMED or electrician en­ dorsement. SlU Brothers Nick Aguilera (right) and Glen Bumpas (center) spend some free time preparing for their GED examinations with Trainee Burt Fallon. ^•. HLSS Graduate Returns to Earn High School Diploma Advanced Electrical Procedure Instructor Charles Nalen displays the rotor and housing of a disassembled AC motor. Seafarers taking the Advanced Electrical Procedure course will reassemble this motor during the program. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty Seafarers have already successtully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—^the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SlU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literature; Social Studies, Science '•. M ^ •• . 'i ,.• .' j I I I I I I I I and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both lec. 26 the test booklet and the answer ^Jan.6 sheet to the Lundeberg School. pan. 9 ' (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study 23 materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and Feb. 3 from the school. Feb. 6 Following are the requirements for f eligibility for the Lundeberg High Feb. 20 School Program: 1. One year's seatlme. :|Har.3 , Mfeir. 6 2. Initiation fees paid In fnlL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ It tions, such as dues and loans paid In fnlL I am interested in furthering my education, and 1 would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name AddressLast grade completed. .Book No.. (Street) Ordinary Seaman Nick Aguilera, who is 17-years-old and a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., recently became the 30th SIU member to earn his high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg School's GED program. Seafarer Aguilera, who attended HLSS as a trainee one year ago, dropped out of high school when he was 16. He learned about the Lunde­ berg School from an SIU official in the port of New York. As a trainee at HLSS, Seafarer Agui­ lera heard about the GED program. "I just didn't like the whole routine of a regular high school," he said. "Then, when I came to the Limdeberg School as a trainee and got a look at the GED program, I realized that it was a golden opportunity. I decided that Td come back one day and take advantage of it." When asked why he considered the program a golden opportunity, Brother Aguilera replied, "Well, in purely prac-~ tical terms, a high school diploma is a very useful thing to have. But I also wanted a variety of experiences, and (City or Town) .Last year attended j Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Hany Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 (Zip) . .. . academic success is a terrific experience for anyone." Seafarer Aguilera went on to evaluate the GED program as, "Really great! The teachers at HLS are unlike any teachers I had ever seen— they're concerned for you, they work with you as an individud, and they'll do anything in terms of their time and efiFort to help you." Now that he has his high school di­ ploma, Brother Aguilera plans to keep on taking advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the SIU. "I'm a young man, and already I've been to Northen Europe, South and Central America, the (Caribbean, the East and West Coasts of the United States, and Ascension Island. The SIU has made it possible for me to build a great life for myself. When I'm old enough, I'm com­ ing back to the Lundeberg School for my full book and my AB rating. I'd like to tell all my SIU brothers that our Union is doing great work. I want to say to all of them, 'Stick together. Sup­ port the SIU. Support SPAD'." ~ —QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward ^ ^ —EOWT — QjVp^D^ Lifeboat, Quaiieiradst^,, tffi * <MM«W partiu^nt 1^ — QMED, Lifeboat. Wdatag, aTidalISffewafdDeoa»# Ratings ;; —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Depart­ ment •*" ^ Ratings • ' ::v: — FOWT . : -i- QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings ~QmD,LT iL W ldii^QnaB|^ ^ I �Deck Department Upgrading Qoarteimaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman-I—unlimited—any waters. Able-Scaimm AMe-SeMum—12 Moatlig—any watcw 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) Abie-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatinan 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. ^ Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Rnilgrmak^y— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refr^eration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior En^neer, Machinist or Boflermaker-— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Wddhig 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time, as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. 1 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (Last) -Age- (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) (City) (Sute) (Zip) -Telephone (Area Code) —Seniority. Book Number ^ Port and Date IssuecL -Ratings Now Held. Social Security # Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: ENGINE DECK STEWARD • AB 12 Months • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook • AB Unlimited • FWT • Dk.Eng. • Cook & Baker • Quartermaster • Qiler • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Lifebcatman • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Steward • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedxires RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING DATE OF DATE OF SHIP HELD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck'and Stew­ ard) must hdd a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading U'i. J)ATE. PORT. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I Assistant Cook I 1. '112 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Luiideberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum d[ three mouths seaidmie.' Page 27 �• -v f •^ ST.,/I', : I ^• '!%. • BSEAFARERS ^^XTAIB»>VV^ - SE;>- LOG oincial pnbUcatiaii •! tha SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION•Atlaatla. OaU, Lakas aatf Inland Watars District* AFL-CIO . •«- S/U Expands Its Annual Scholarship Program " 'b; The SlU has expanded its annual coUege scholarship program to incinde two additional grants exclusively for SIU members. The new scholarships total $5,000 each and can be used at any accredited junior college, community college or post secondary trade or vocational training school. These grants will give SIU membem the opportunity to oblain an associate coDege degree or certification in a specialized field such as electronics, mechanics, photography, oceanography and many more. The new scholarships are in addition to the usual five $10,000 four-year college scholarships awarded ISKU members and l&eir de­ pendents each yemr. To qualify for the $5,000 grant, a Seafarer must be under 35 years of age, be a high school graduate ojUtove achieved a high school equiv­ alency diploma, and have two yea^|^itime on SlU-contiacted vessels with 90 days emplo; year and one day employment in the six the application A member must date. ttime, however, if he or his dependents are scholarsh^. Both the $5,000 awarded on the basis of high school WPier the CoUege Entrance Examina le American CoUege Tests (ACT). Since the SIU's Schol leets in AprU 1975 to determine the winners lents must act quickly in registering for an to qualify for the 1975 awards if they have not alrAy done so. tXe the SATs before the Scholarship The only date stiU available to tffe Committee meets is Feb. 1. Fhial registration for this exam ends Jan. 9. The only date left to take the ACTs is Feb. 22, and registration for this exam ends Jan. 27. Additional information can be obtained on the SATs by contaeting the CoUege Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, CaUf. 94701. For the ACT's the address is Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. SIU scholarship appUcations can be obtained at any hiring hall or by writing the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Apply as soon as possible. Deadline is Apr. 1,1975. �SEAFARERS LOO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO United States Pension Legislation Is Analyzed How the Employee Retirement Income Security Act Applies to Your Individual Seafarer Plan The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, signed into law Sept. 2, 1974 by President Ford, represents a massive piece of legislation which covers and regulates by Federal law, pension and other beneficial plans. The U.S. Labor Department most recently esti­ mated that approximately 775,000 beneficial plans will be covered by the law, and applicable to about 40 million people. The complexity of the law is represented by its almost 250 pages of detailed statutory language, which is to be added to, probably in an equal amount, by regula­ tions to be drawn up by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments. This article, discussing and analyzing the new law, has been prepared by and in conjunction with the Union's general counsel, certified public accountant, actuaries and staff. Many commentators have characterized the new law as a pension reform act, leading to the conclusion that pensions constitute the law's sole object. As will be noted in the discussion which follows, the pension sub­ ject, although constituting a major portion ,of the law, is not however the sole category. Additionally covered, although not with the same broad scope and comprehen­ sive treatment, are other beneficial plans, such as welfare plans and others. It must be emphasized that the following analysis and discussion constitutes the opinion of our general counsel and others as described above, who have participated in the preparation of this article. As with all laws, particu­ larly this one, with its voluminous detail and technical statutory language, to be supplemented by Labor and Treasury Department regulations, it will probably be many years before the courts finally determine the mean­ ing, intent and purport of the law. llie analysis here Is with emphasis upon the new law's application to the Seafarers Pension Plan, although, as will be noted, discussion of the law's application to other Seafarers plans Is also commented upon. Furthermore, this article attempts to translate the law's technical lan­ guage and provisions Into a more ready and understand­ able form. Critical is the fact that the law establishes minimum standards, conduct and rules for all plans. However, nothing contained in the law regarding these minimum requirements, precludes any plan from providing or fur­ nishing more favorable terms and provisions for benefits. In other words, the law's terms constitute the floor, not the ceiling. The Seafarers plans being headquartered in New York, and constituting joint union-management plans, have been under the supervision of and regulated by the New York Insurance or Banking Departments. Again, as will be noted hereafter, many features and requirements of the new Federal law have for many years been part of the New York law. Seafarers plans have functioned under those New York requirements throughout the years. To the degree that there has been past New York regulations, but now Federal regulation as of Jan. 1, 1975, the new law for Seafarers plans constitute a continuation, not a new development. Bearing in mind, however, that the New York law only had application to joint unionmanagement plans, not sole union or sole company plans, with sole company plans constituting in excess of 93 percent of all plans, and further, recognizing that only two or three other states required supervision and regu­ lation and regulation of similar plans headquartered in other states, it becomes readily evident that most plans throughout the country will now for the first time have to adjust to supervision and regulation. REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE Congress in enacting the law utilized a scheme con­ stituting four separate titles. Its Title I in sum provides that all plans, including pension plans, are to register with Federal authorities, file appropriate information as provided by government regulation, report the plan's details and make financial reports; make reports to the plan's participants as to benefits available; when certain financial positions change—to so report; as to pension plans, more detailed information must be filed regularly with the government relative to assets and liabilities and changes, as well as details of significant transactions whiiCh' flijay^afffct a plan's assets. Further to be reported are transactions which the plan may have with a party in interest, and reports to be made as to all details of investment assets, as well as compensation paid by the plan and nature of services rendered. In effect a most broad structure is created for a plan's filing of multiple information with government authorities—^in substance, broad disclosures of a plan's activties, such as financial, operational, establishment, maintenance and implemen­ tation. In addition to the above reporting requirement con­ stituting disclosure, by filing with Federal authorities and to be available for examination by participants, a plan at pejiodic times must provide participants with a sum­ mary plan description setting forth the details of the plan, including benefits available, eligibility requirements and procedures for claim filing, as well as other significant and related matters. Such reporting and disclosure re­ quirements are to be implemented by the Department of Labor's regulations and in part by the Treasury Depart­ ment. Details concerning plans on file with government authority is to include information as to a participant's vested or deferred accrued pension benefit status, if any. Upon his written request, a participant will be furnished the same but not more frequently than once a year, and upon his termination of employment with the industry he will be furnished his then status relative to a deferred vested (pension) benefit, if any, in the plan. As will be seen later, detailed comment is made relative to the term "deferred or accrued vested (pension) benefit". It should be re-emphasized that the law's general pro­ visions,as to reporting and disclosure, applies to all plans, not pension plans alone. In addition, as you will note from the foregoing comments, special and additional require­ ments are made applicable to pension plans as a class. Many of the foregoing provisions regarding reporting and disclosure have been contained in the New'York law for many years and Seafarers have been receiving such reports for many years through their plan's filings made with New York authorities and publication of the same. Obviously there will be some change by virtue of Federal law regarding reporting and disclosure with the amount of change remaining to be seen, awaiting Federal gov­ ernment regulations implementing this new law. However, it is apparent, that with respect to pension plans, reporting and disclosure and furnishing of material will be more , than New York State law required. PARTICIPATION IN PENSION PLANS Before a person may come within the reach of the pension plan's aspect of the law, he must be a "partici­ pant" in the plan. The law generally defines a participant as anyone who has "one year of service" with the em­ ployer (for Seafarers it would be with an employer under contract with the union); and who is age 25. As stated before, this is the minimum requirement—the floor. Plans may utilize more liberal definitions to determine who is a participant. The law sets minimum standards for par­ ticipants only in pension plans. As to other plans, there is no minimum requirement for participation fixed bylaw —such depends solely on the terms of the plan agreed to by the parties. No person can be denied participation because he is "too old". However, a new employee who is then within five years of normal retirement age designated in the plan may not be considered a participant. For purposes of participation requirements, a year of service generally means that a person has worked for the employer (or employers in a multi-unit of employers), at least 1000 hours during a consecutive 12 month period. In the maritime industry the 1000 hours is replaced with 125 days. The Secretary of Labor is to write regulations defining and implementing the terms "year of service" and "hours of service". He is also to define by regulation what is meant by the term "maritime industry". Both the House and Senate through their Member Conferees Re­ port emphasized that the 1000 hour standard for year of service (and we add, concomitantly 125 days in mari­ time), generally is for determining whether a person qualifies to enter or remain in a plan or share in vesting discussed hereafter—or put in the negative, whether his time may be excluded. It does not mean, as discussed later under vesting, that for the minimum yearly service he has a full year credit finder the plan. To the contrary, as will be shown later, the law provides that generally he should not lose such portion of credit provided he has the floor of 1000 hours (and concurrently in maritime, 125 days or more). Instead it means he shall receive credit for such minimum service in a proportionate amount which such minimum service bears to the service required by the plan for a year's credit. A person has a one year break in service for the pur­ pose of participation, when he does not work more than 500 hours (concomitantly we add, 62Vi days in mari­ time), in a fixed year or consecutive 12 months. The general rule is that all service, both before and after a break, is to be taken into account to determine whether a participation requirement has been made. If a man has a one year break in service for the purpose of parti­ cipation, a pension plan may require him to work for a year before reentry. However, if that is the case, then upon his reentry, all his pre break time is restored and he is to receive full credit for the waiting period service. VESTING The word "vesting" is a technical term of extreme importance. Vesting within the law's framework means that for each year of service after a certain minimum amount of years, thereafter a man has a "vested interest", a "stake", in the monies contributed to the plan on behalf of his service, and if he thereafter leaves the industrial unit and takes a different job, such as ashore rather than sailing, he is nevertheless entitled to a proportion of a pension at normal retirement age for his service. One however should not confuse vesting with, for example, a bank account, where you can draw out the monies at any time. On the contrary, vesting is like a credit, which a worker can cash in only on normal retirement age and until then it accrues to his benefit. Similarly, he may not pledge it or use it as collateral for a loan except in the specific case discussed later, as it is not his monies, but solely the aforementioned credit payable in appropriate amounts upon his normal retirement age until his decease. There is a condition here. Under the law, unless the em­ ployee affirmatively notifies the plan for a change, there is an automatic joint survivorship benefit which means that upon an employee's death, one-half of the monthly benefit goes to the spouse. However, it results in the pensioners' benefit being substantially reduced during his or her lifetime. More about this later on. As we have discussed under the heading "Participa­ tion", a year of service is required to be a participant. So as to vesting. The test for a year of service required for a vesting year is the same definition as that for participation, to wit, 1000 hours but for the maritime industry, 125 days. As to the vesting, as we read the law, subject to promul­ gation of regulations by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments, if a man works 125 days in a calendar year in our industrial unit—our shipping unit, he will earn �- 'M ; IJ; a year towards the vesting requirement and when he meets such requirement, all those days will be banked (non-forfeitable) as described before, toward his total amount of days required for a normal pension payable at normal retirement age. If the man should leave our industrial unit and provided he has a certain minimum amount of service, again discussed hereafter, upon normal retirement age, he will get a proportion of the fixed pension. Such proportion is to be based upon a mathe­ matical formula which will be supplied to all members who have service entitling them to vesting. In this manner, a man who is entitled to vesting can calculate his benefit to be paid at his normal retirement age. Additionally such information will periodically be furnished as the law provides. As explained in our discussion of the term "participa­ tion", 1000 hours in shore-side industries or 125 days in maritime, does not furnish a person a ful^year of service credit. It is the floor from which credit accumula­ tion starts. As the Senate and House conferees reported, for such 1000 hours (concomitantly 125 days in mari­ time) in a year, a proportionate accrual benefit is credited. For example, assume a plan requires 2000 hours, 50 weeks of 40 hours each of service for a full benefit accrual, but if a man has only 1000 hours, he will then have accrued 50 percent of a full year benefit accrual. So as to the maritime industry and provided the man has the minimum days per year, to wit, 125, he will receive the mathematical proportion of benefit accrual which 125 days bears to the Plan's full year days requirement. In industries or occupations where the customary year is less than 1000 hours, as in the winter skiing industry in the Northeast, involving employees of a ski lodge, the Secretary of Labor is charged with responsibility to define what constitutes a customary year, against which a full or proportionate year accrual will be gauged. We shall now discuss when a person becomes eligible for vesting and how vesting works. Vesting Fonnulas I- J" \ Under the law there are three minimum formulas which a pension plan is required to select from to de­ termine the method and amoimt of vesting. The law further provides that all pension plans must determine by Jan. 1, 1976, which formula they will adopt. The purpose of this delay is to enable all pension plans to make in-depth reviews of their statistics, costs and impacts of the formulas and select the formula which each re­ spective pension plan believes is most fair, equitable and proper for its plan. We shall now set forth the three formulas and under the first, apply it to the Seafarers Pension Plan, explain the detiiils of such application and then consider under the other two formulas, the above explanation which can then be readily applied by the reader. A. The 5-to-15 Year Role—Gradual Vesting Under this rule after five years of service (at least 125 days in each of five calendar years), a man then enters the vesting (non-forfeitable) gate. At that time he is vested in his accrued benefit payable at normal retirement age to the amount of 25 percent. Thereafter he increases his vesting or accrual for each year of service (at least 125 days in each year). The law's schedule under this formula is as follows: Vested or Non-forfeiture Percentage Years of Service: •%. ( 'p n >/ i.' k' $ §• Pi-: ^ 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or more : - 25 30 ^... 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 The fact that a man has five years of service, the minimuni 125 days each year, and thus entitled to the 25 percent vesting, does not mean that he has banked or earned 25 percent of the normal pension benefit payable at normal retirement age. The minimum 125 day year is solely to open the vesting gate. In computing the amount of the pension benefit vested and to be paid upon normal retirement age, you'must relate the total days of service to the required days of service for the normal pension, otherwise man A with five years 125 days service or a total 625 days, would get the same amount vested at 25 percent, as man B, who during his first five years has an average of 150 days or a total of 750 days. The following example demonstrates the formula and its application. If a man worked 200 days a year for five years he has 1000 days credit. To obtain a normal Seafarers pension, a man must have 5475 days credit and^ be age 65. You then divide 5475 into 1000, equals 18.3 percent. There­ fore this man has worked only 18.3 percent of the totaltime required. Under the law, he has five years of vesting and he is entitled for vesting or credit purposes to 25 percent of the pension he has earned. The pension which , he has earned is 18.3 percent times $250.00 (normal Speaal Supplement pension benefit amount), which equals $45.75. However he has earned vesting of 25 percent of such earned pen­ sion. You then divide $45.75 by 25 percent which equals $11.44 vested pension benefit payable at normal retire­ ment age, so that if the man then leaves the industrial unit, he will at normal retirement age 65 receive $11.44 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. As the formula provides, each year of service after the first five, the vesting increases pursuant to the schedule set forth above. Let's look at a man with 10 years service with total days worked of 2738 (every year at least 125 days). He will be 50 percent vested. The figures and results are as follows: 2738 days divided by 5475 days, equal 50% earned time toward a normal $250.00 monthly pension benefit at normal retirement age 65 or $125.00. Since he vests for 50 percent he is vested for $62.50 payable at normal retirement age so that if he then leaves the in­ dustrial unit he will at normal retirement age 65, receive $62.50 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. Assume the same man has 4100 days credit after 15 years (every year of which he must have worked at least 125 days). Under this formula he vests for 100 percent. He is ^en vested for 100 percent of his pension, which is 75 percent of the normal monthly pension of $250.00 (4100 days being 75 percent of the required 5475 days). Tlie pension benefit here is then $187.50 payable at his normal retirement age and if he then leaves the industrial unit he wUl, at his normal retirement age 65, receive $187.50 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. Of coui^ when a man accumulaties the 5475 days after 15 years service he will then have earned his full pension of $250.00 payable at his normal retirement age 65, whether or not he remains or leaves the industrial unit Concerning the Seafarers Pension Plan's early normal retirement benefit of $250.00 per month at age 55, with 7300 days as credit service, the calculations above are to be applied, except instead of using the 5475 day figure, you substitute the required 7300 day figure, and instead of the normal retirement age being 65, you substitute age 55. Similar substitutions are made for increments in monthly benefits over age 55 for service in those years by adding on thereto each year's days required by the plan, and increasing the monthly pension benefit amount by $10.00 imits. B. The 10-Year Rule This is the second alternative formula. It provides that after 10 years service (at least 125 days a year), a person vests or accrues 100 percent. However, as noted under the caption A above—the Gradual Vesting, it is 100 per­ cent of the pension the person has earned by such service. Following the example from caption A ^ove, if after 10 years the man has 2738 days he will be 100 percent vested. However, he has only 2738 days toward the necessary 5475 days for a normal $250.00 monthly pension at age 65. Consequently he has 50 percent r2738di^l JJIJ required time toward the $250.00 >-5475 days-" monthly benefit, and since under this formula, he vests for 100 percent, he is vested for $125.00 (the full 50 percent of his service time) payable at normal retirement age 65. If he then leaves the industrial unit he will, at normal retirement age 65, receive $125.00 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. If he continues to sail after his 10 years or 100 percent vesting, each year thereafter he accrues additional time towards the require­ ments for a full pension, so for example, after 4100 days service, he would have earned 75 percent of $250.00 or a monthly benefit of $187.50 and would be 100 percent vested for that amount. Of course with 5475 days of sailing he would have earned and vested in a $250.00 monthly pension benefit, all payable at normal retirement age, 65. Once again, as described under Caption A above, for early normal retirement of $250.00 monthly benefit pay­ able at early norm^ retirement age 55, provided there is 7300 days service, you substitute the appropriate figures, and similarly with the increments thereafter. It should be emphasized that under this second al­ ternative formula, there is no vesting until a man has 10 years service and each year with a minimum of 125 days. In this respect it differs from the formula contained in caption A above, which provides for earlier vesting, as well as in the alternative next, set forth under caption C. C. Rule of 45 Under this formula, a man with five or more years service (again at least 125 days a year), is vested for 50 percent of the normal benefit payable at age 65, when the total of his age and years of service equals 45. For each year thereafter, the vesting percentage increases in accordance with the following schedule: and sum of age If years of service and service Y^ing equal or exceed equals or exceeds percentage is 45'•• 6 • • * • • 1.... 47 ....... ... 60 7 ..... .... 49 ..... ... 70 ; : 8 .... 51 80 9 >.... 53 ..... ... 90 .... 55 ..... ...100 10 To arrive at the amount vested Tor a person, payable as a monthly benefit at normal retirement age 65, the computations set forth under caption A are equally ap­ plied here. For example, if a man's years of service are 10 and when combined with his age equals or exceeds 55, he is 100 percent vested. However, the amount which such 100 percent represents is not the normal $250.00 monthly pension benefit at age 65, b^t instead a per­ centage of $250.00 which his total service represents to the required 5475 days; so that if a man with 10, years service and age 45 for a total of 55, and having 2738 credited sailing days, his vested 100 percent amount, is equal to 50 percent T = 50 percent] of the $250.00 L5475 * . monthly benefit, or $125.00, payable at normal retire­ ment age 65. The foregoing constitutes.the three alternative form­ ulas, one of which is to be adopted by a plan on or before Jan. 1, 1976. In arriving at which formula is most appro­ priate for adoption, the Seafarers Pension Plan, in con­ junction with their professional and technical staff will, over the next year, conduct a study in depth, make appropriate comparisons and determine the appropriate formula. '••• •^5":.v:v BREAKS IN SERVICE A man sustains a one year break in service when he has no more than 500 hours of service and assumedly in maritime, 62Vi days, in a single year. A summary, of the law's rules with respect to breaks in service for vesting and benefit services are as follows: If a person has a one year break a plan may require a one year waiting period, during which time he must be employed with a contracted employer, before his pre break service is restored. However, once such period is completed he receives credit for that year. Once an employee has attained any percentage of vesting under a formula as set forth above, and adopted by a plan, then all of an employee's pre and past break service must be added for all purposes. Where an employee is not as yet vested, he will not lose credits for pre break �f service until his period of absence equals his years of ^ covered service—^this is known as the "rule of parity". ^ Finally, under the subject of breaks in service, for years beginning prior to the effective date of vesting provisions, a plan may apply its break rules in effect in prior years, but no plan change in 1974 or thereafter may be promul­ gated where it provides a less beneficial break rule pre­ viously in effect. PERMISSIBLE FORFEITURE OF VESTED RIGHTS An employee's vested rights may be forfeited—lost-— under the following conditions; 1. Upon the employee's death, unless a joint and sur­ vivor annuity is provided for. 2. Benefit payments will be suspended when the retiree is re-employed by the same employer or in a multi­ employer plan, when the retiree is employed in the same industry, trade or craft and same geographical juris­ diction. The Secretary of Labor will promulgate rules as to the suspension of benefits under these circumstances. 3. Where because of economic hardship, including serious danger of a plan being terminated therefore with notice to the Secretary of Labor and no finding made by the Secretary of Labor disapproving the action, a plan may reduce benefits for a period of time. ACCRUED BENEFIT APPLICATION An "accrued benefit" under the law refers solely to pension or retirement benefits. It does not refer to pay­ ments for medical, insurance or disability benefits. Equdly, an accrued benefit does not include the right to early retirement benefits without appropriate eligibility. Rela­ tive to a person being inform^ as to what is accrued for him in the "bank", for multi-employer plans, such as the Seafarers, the Secretary of Labor is to promulgate rules so that once a year an employee may request in writing that his plan furnish him a statement regarding the status of his vesting and accrual benefit. A similar statement will be automatically furnished when a man tenninates his coverage under a Plan. JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITIES This term applies solely to pension plans. In brief, it means that for a married pensioner, his or her spouse will receive at least Vi of the normal pension until the spouse's death. However, because the pension may be spread over a period beyond the pensioner's life—^for the surviving spouse—the initial benefit to the pensioner is substantially reduced, with the spouse as the survivor receiving Vi of the normal benefit ' There are certain basic rules which, however, apply to joint and survivor benefits, as follows: 1. The retiree must be married for at least one year prior to the starting date for the pension in which event the joint and survivor benefit is mandatory, except as shown later. 2. The survivor pension benefit must be not less than Vi bf the benefit payable to the pensioner during the joint lives of the participant and spouse. 3. When a person retires at the normal retirement age, the joint and survivor benefit is automatic unless the participant elected otherwise. 4. Where a person is eligible to retire prior to a plan'^s hoimal retirement age but who does not retire, the joint and survivor provision need not be applicable unless the employee affirmatively makes the election. Additionally, the plan need not make this option available until the person is within ten years of normal retirement age. 5. Department of Labor regulations are to be promul­ gated so as to afford a person reasonable opportunity to determine tb elect out of a joint and survivor provision and which will set time limits for exercising the option to elect out. It is important to remember, that unless a person "elects out" the joint and survivor provision is automatic. 6. To help a married person make a decision whether to elect out, and pursuant to regulations to be promul­ gated by F^eral authorities, a plan is to furnish par­ ticipants with a written explanation of its joint and survivor provisions, with a dollar and cents effect on the person of either staying with the provision or electing out. To prevent an adverse selection a plan may provide that an election or its revocation is not to be effective if a participant dies within two years of the election or revocation, except however where death is accidental. The law's intent in this area is that it should not require a plan to subsidize the joint and survivor feature and therefore a plan may make adjustments in their actuary's calculations to take account of the possibility that total costs of the plan otherwise might be increased because of adverse selection. signment. A garnishment or levy is not a voluntary re­ vocable assignment. When a plan permits, vested benefits may be used as collateral for reasonable loans from a plan, subject however to the compliance with the fiduciary requirements of the law and-which generally exdude any such assignments to interested parties. FUNDING Briefly, funding means how much money and when due, employers are required to contribute to a plan so •as to provide the benefits set forth by the plan, pursuant to its appropriate rules and regulations. With plans other than pension, the computations and assumptions are easier to make. However, as to pensions, where factors such as age, number of employees, service length, leave, breaks in service, marital status, normal and early retire­ ment, etc., have to be considered, the undertaking with assumptions as to the future and computation made from such assumptions, is obviously most complex. Invariably a plan's assumptions and calculations are performed by actuaries—generally highly trained and experienced mathematicians and statisticians—who using various accepted schedules or tables and experiences as to age, life expectancy, breaks in service, turnover, vest­ ing, interest returns on monies invested, determining the value of assets, administration and operating costs, etc. and many other facts, determine through an estimate the result, the bottom line as to costs—the amount of con­ tributions and assets necessary to provide the benefits of the plan. The law and through Federjd government regulations to be promulgated, sets standards for actuaries and their qualifications. Most significant under the law and soon to come regulations, there is set forth minimum criteria or standards which actuaries must use in making their as­ sumptions and calculations and coming up with the re­ sults as to what monies are necessary for the plan's viability. Congress and the law recognized, that actuaries must make assumptions^ estimates—and no matter what the assumption, experience in a year or more may vary. Al­ though minimum assumptions are provided, the law al­ lows flexibility as long as they are reasonably related to a plan's experience and reasonable expectations. The Treasury Department, upon good cause shown for economic hardship, may with certain reservations waive the minimum funding. However, no such waivers may exceed five in any fifteen year period, with the obligation to make up the under-payments over not more than fifteen years. As to the Seafarers Pension Plan, the law's minimum standards have been generally followed over many years and in many instances higher standards are observed. Notwithstanding, all expert commentators believe that the new law's funding requirements will result in in­ creased costs to all plans, with some plans experiencing substantial cost impact. We do not believe such will be applicable to the l^afarers. However, as to total costs, unquestionably there will be increased costs as a result of the new law. It remains to be seen after experience, , the extent of such increased costs. FIDUCIARY RESPONSmiLrnES The word "fiduciary" has its origin in the law—de­ noting a specific relationship between parties. Funda-, mentally, it is someone who is delegated to act for or upon behalf of another. A fiduciary, generally possesses broad discretion to carry out the duties delegated to him and with that authority, he consequently has substantial responsibilities. The guidelines for fiduciary responsibilities—^the dis­ charge of the duties—^has developed over many years generally through legal decisions. Primarily, such devel­ opment has been through decisions from state courts, each building upon another, depending upon the factual situation present, distilling eventually into certain basic precepts or rules. A basic rule for fiduciaries is the "pru­ dent man" rule discussed later. As we have expressed throughout our discussion in this article, a sharp distinction must be made between all joint union-management plans as one group and which repre­ sent approximately 7 percent of all plans covered by the new Federal law, and all those plans which are solely management funds as another group, but which however represent approximately 93 percent of all plans covered by the new Federal law. Sole union plans, for practical purposes, because of their small number, are insignificant in the computation of plan numbers. However, since the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947, joint union-management plans have had legal requirements and strictures, enforceable in Federal courts, which now are first being applied to all plans. Such are, the requirement that the monies and assets be held in trust, with trustee fiduciary responsibilities; that details for benefits be spelled out; for annual audits and their results available to the beneficiaries and comparable requirements..This new Federal law adds further obliga­ tions. However, as to sole management plans, which con­ stitute the overwhelming number of plans, the new law with its regulations and standards constitute a first. However, most-significant, as previously stated. Sea­ farers Plans for many years have been subject to regula­ tion and control of New York governmental authorities under New York law. Again, that law howevef applied only to joint union-management plans, not sole manage­ ment. Under New York law, trustees of plans such as the Seafarers, were specifically designated as fiduciaries and under such law's provisions, state audits were con­ ducted, investigations made and a code of conduct devel­ oped which followed the prudent man rule which has now been adopted by Feder^ authorities. In fact, many of the regulatory features of the new Federal law, such as dealing with transactions between fiduciaries and parties in interest, whether a union, company or other; reports as to assets and liabilities; processing and implementing a plan, all were generally conducted within the parameters of the "prudent man rule". No such equal application of law was ever applied to sole management plans, so that generally fiduciary rules and obligations are new to them. However, as to Seafarers and other comparable plans headquartered in New York, the new law is an extension of the present. Some of the subjects, requirements and their meaning under the concept of a plan's oWigations and fiduciary responsibilities, many of which as described above, have for quite some time been applicable to Seafarers plans, are as follows: 1. The prudent man rule. This concept means, bearing in mind the special nature and purpose of plans, that each fiduciary shall act with the care, skill, prudence and dili­ gence imder the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent man acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in conducting an enterprise of like character with like aims. Such skeleton rule will be fleshed out by Federal agencies and Federal courts' deci­ sional law, creating a body of Federal law building upon long standing State and in some instances. Federal judicial decisions. 2. The term "fiduciary" means any person who exer­ cises any discretionary authority or contrcd respecting the management or disposition of a plan's assets, or who has discretionary authority or responsibility in the administra­ tion of the plan. Apparently recognizing that fiduciaries may be exposed to claims against them notwithstanding their actions are not in bad faith, the new law provides that fiduciaries may secure insurance indemnity coverage for certain of their acts, protecting them financially against law suits and claims and with the premium for such coverage paid by the plan. 3. All plans, including their detailed provisions, must ASSIGNMENT OR FLEDGING BENEFITS Benefits may not be assigned or pledged except that if a benefit is in a pay status, up to 10 percent may be assigned through the use of a voluntary revocable as­ Special Supplement �•-2^5BS5a3:VAr:23--T-i' SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT ® AFL-CIO assets to pay the obligations, including outstanding pen­ sion payments to retirees or their survivors, and the vested' accrued pension benefits. be in writing, formed and operating under trust concepts. Plans are required to list their fiduciaries and parties in interest, the latter generally the sponsoring employers and unions, with their respective agents, servants and em­ ployees where applicable. 4. Certain transactions between a plan and a party in interest are prohibited, except upon application made to the Secretary of Labor and pursuant to regulations and subsequently approve'd. Others, constituting reasonable arrangements for a plan's services necessary for a plan's establishment or operation, if for reasonable compensa­ tion, are authorized and permitted. ENFORCEMENT Following Congressional schemes and patterns of com­ parable laws, enforcement in some areas is by Govern­ ment authorities through criminal and civil penalties. Additionally, monetary and injunctive relief in the courts are available to Federal authorities, participants, bene­ ficiaries and other parties, depending upon the nature of the complaint or grievance, and concerning an alleged breach of an obligation or duty imposed by the new law. The Secretary of Labor, through its own Solicitor's office, will generally process actions by the government. Also provided for, depending upon the nature of an alleged breach of the law's provisions, are various tax penalties, some of which are quite substantial, and enforced through the Treasury Department. Under the law's Title III, pro­ vision is made for joint and coordinated activities of the Labor and Treasury Departments concerning the law's implementation and enforcement. 5. The new law treats substantially with the subect of a plan's investment policies and the diversification of a plan's investments. As provided by the law, plans through their fiduciaries and investment managers and in the light of the plans' purposes, generally should have their invest­ ments and assets diversified, using criteria such as total amount of assets, type of investments, interest return, distribution as to geographical area, etc. The law sets forth the nature of diversification and investment rules to be observed within the prudent man rule concept. In substance, prudence in handling assets under all surround­ ing terms and conditions will prevail. Significantly, no plan's assets may be invested in foreign sources unless they first have the Secretary of Labor's approval. TAX CONSEQUENCES OTHER PROVISIONS 1. Bonding. All plan fiduciaries are to be bonded. Seafarer plans fiduciaries have been bonded for many years pursuant to laws in effect prior to the new law. It is anticipated that the method for determining the amount of fiduciary bonds will be the same as under the laws now in effect. 2. Effective dates. Most provisions of the new law are effective Jan. 1, 1975. Specifically postponed are the vesting provisions and for most plans, they become effective on Jan. 1,1976. Similarly in some aspects of the law, in order to allow orderly transition, other provisions are permitted to be phased in at different times. 3. Portability. Portability means that when an employee transfers from a pension plan in which he has vested benefits as described previously, he can transfer such vesting to a pension plan in his new employment. The new law does not require portability. Jta effect however, the basic rea­ soning underlying the purpose of portability—^no loss for substantial service and credit upon change of employ­ ment—is maintained through the vesting mechanisms described above. Instead of compelling portability. Con­ gress has directed a study to be made of the subject and also authorized that where all the parties agree (the old plan, new plan and employee), portability may volun­ tarily be undertaken. INSURANCE AND^ GUARANTY CORPORATION Under the new law, specifically its Title IV, insurance is to be provided to assure generally that if a plan ter­ minates or is insolvent, the "vested accrued pension bene­ fits" of plan participants are protected. It should be made clear, that what is insured is not the full amount of the pension which the plan promised (except those already out on pension), but only that which has been earned and which is the "vested accrued benefit". A further con­ dition is that the number of employees in a pension plan must exceed 25 before the insurance aspects of the law become applicable. Under the new law there is established a Federal gov­ ernment corporation known as Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, which is now in operation. Supplementing its insurance duties, this corporation is also to assist and advise parties who have agreed to voluntary portability and surface the most convenient method of implementing their voluntary agreement. The Federal corporation, with its pension benefit guar­ anty, is to be funded by premiums charged each pension plan. Eventually each plan's premiums will be based upon the amount of their liabilities for vested benefits which are not as yet funded. Presumably once a pension plan's assets equal or exceed its vested (accrued) benefit lia­ bility, there then will be only a minimum premium charge. The law provides that when » pension plan terminates without enough assets to take pare of the vested (accrued) benefits, the Federal corporation insurance plan* comes into play. It should be pointed out that under other pro­ visions of the law, when a pension plan terminates, the then unvested benefits nevertheless automatically vest. However the insurance will not cover those "unvested benefits". If at the time of the termination the pension plan's ncyta are insufficient to meet the basic vested benefit amounts, the corporation can turn to the employers' assets for payment up to 30 percent of the employers net worth, with any delinquency balance remaining, then paid for by the Federal corporation from its assets. It is as­ sumed that the Federal corporation will shortly be offer­ ing sponsoring pension plan employers, insurance without the 30 percent lien against their assets exposure and of course, premium charges for the same will depend upon the Federal corporation's experience. Another contingency is that for now, only the promised pension benefit levels that have bee in effect for five years, are covered by the insurance. As to new plans coverage, insurance for them will be phased in over five years—20 percent a year. A pension plan's full financial reports and status will also have to be filed with the Fed­ eral corporation so that they can evaluate a plan's ac­ crued vested benefit—the exposure for liability—and fix the proper premium charge. Any pension plan before terminating, must notify the Federal corporation. The Federal corporation additionally may seek a court order to terminate a pension plan if it determines that the minimum funding standards are not being met. In an area which may be adverse to pen­ sioners, the Federal corporation, tf it finds that during any year within three years of a plan's termination, a retiree has been improperly paid or overpaid in pension benefits, the Federal corporation may recover payments in excess of $10,000. The insurance guaranty carries a limit, depending upon what a person earned, but in no event will insur­ ance coverage exceed $750.00 per month. In any event, however, the guaranty is limited solely to the amount of the pensioner's vested accrued benefit. The law sets up reporting tests as to specific matters and when any such events occur, the plan is required to notify and keep the Federal corporation apprised as to all the facts. When an actual termination occurs and there is a deficiency, the Federal corporation personnel will take over and follow­ ing specific provisions of the law, will allocate the plan's Under the law's Title II extensive amendments are made to the Internal Revenue Code, primarily with respect to pension plans and covering the subjects of par­ ticipation, vesting and funding. These items have ^en discussed previously in this article. In substance. Title II parallels to a most substantial extent, the law's Title 1 which we have already discussed in great detail, with emphasis however in Title II upon tax consequences and continued qualification of pension plans as approved by the Treasury Department. For the purpose of this article we do not believe Title II requires any extensive or de­ tailed discussion. CONCLUSION This article, analyzing the law's four articles, has at­ tempted to highlight and emphasize those aspects which may be of concern and interest to Seafarers.. To such degree, this discussion has sought to point up the signifi­ cant aspects and their impact. Suffice it to state, consider­ ing the depths and magnitude of this law, in the making for almost ten years, any complete analysis and treatment of the entire law and all its sub-divisions would require a treatise treatment of probably volumes. Equally, it should be remembered, that in many topics and areas, new ground is to be plowed by Federal authori­ ties and parties. This will further fiesh out the meaning, thrust and effect of the law's language over the years, as developments in the courts occur, and probably we will see further amendments in the law to straighten out certain kinks which will certainly arise. We believe that this initial analysis will give Seafarers a basic concept of what the law intends to accomplish and its meaning. Obviously there will be many'questions f arising, some of which are at the present time unanswer­ able, awaiting the issuance of Federal regulations and their interpretation and in many instances, ohly after court decision. It is reasonable to conclude that perhaps within the next 12 months, with the law's maturing process, more answers and understandings will become available and perhaps then an additional up-dating article will be in order. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL SPEAKS TO REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ON ECONOMY FINAL CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL GIVEN OIL IMPORTS BILL COMMENTS FROM SENATORS ON OIL IMPORTS BILL MEMBERS HOLD MONTHLY MEETING IN WILMINGTON NMC HOSTS 200 SHIPPERS IN CAMPAIGN FOR CARGO MEANY ASKS UNION MEMBERS TO AID RUBBER LOCAL ON STRIKE 21 MONTHS VP SHEPARD ATTENDS IMCO MARITIME STANDARDS MEETING HALL GIVES MAJOR ENERGY REPORT TO AFL-CIO MARAD CITES BOSUN HILL FOR DOUSING SHIP BLAZE WAGES DUE 54 SEAFARERS WHO SAILED 4 FALCON TANKERS BEAR HUG THAT SAVES CHOKE VICTIMS HAILED BY CREW 6 MORE EARN FULL 'A' BOOK PENSIONER GIVES MANGERS AS 'GREETING CARDS' AWARD GIVEN TO SEAFARER FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM' SEAFARER WASHINGTON GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AT HLS JACKSONVILLE HALL DEDICATED; GALA OPENING HELD PAYMENT OF MEDICAL, PENSION, VACATION BENEFITS, IS QUICK IF YOU SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION FROM SOUTH AMERICA TO GULF, DELTA NORTE'S RUN IS SMOOTH FROM THE MESSMAN TO THE CHIEF STEWARD, IN THE STEWARD DEPARTMENT EDUCATION IS ALWAYS ESSENTIAL HLSS GRADUATE RETURNS TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SIU EXPANDS ITS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HOW THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT APPLIES TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL SEAFARER PLAN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 12 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/878ec8884e890ec3b8692645f12b4066.PDF bdef98008e45c716427eb821053ee320 PDF Text Text "•jf • - OfftoUil frabUmitlMi «i tiM SBAFAIIBmS INTBIINATIONAL UNEON • Atl«atl«/Oi^^ lAliw anB iaBmd Wattrt IHMMtr* AR-GIO ••.,>'••• X '• . . A -wC-vV'' 1 - - 't •..r I trs- • -J -" • • : -• ;'3£,.-35Sc;-"53arii^^ • -I"' "'r ., r.Si' • v.; .r^, •f - , " * ,rf « --'y I#/ ^ Nov«mber, 1974 \ •i i• /•I- • ^I • i ; ^ k %ii I V. ; . i t rf • T-' •. |V/" ' i'M I' ;• i i Here are Just some examples of how Seafarers can advance themselves through the vocational and academic programs at the Lundeherg Schooi. Ciockwise from leftt many jobs on today's ships require a knowledge of burning and welding, see page 30; bosun participates in first aid course, see page 7; Brother Pierangelo Poietti gets high school diploma, see page 30, and SIU members In LNG course, see centerfold. ilill wrnximmsm t mm H' 'eamefiS:. li 'iiSf ii JM �Marifime G>mmiftees Virfually Intact Democrats Post Big Election Gains WAmUNGTON — Draiocrats io congressional and state elections swept to landslide victories in their biggest election day gain in more than ten years. In the Senate—with oae race still undedded in North Dakota—the Dem­ ocrats won a net gain of three seats, giving them a 61-38 majority in the 94th Congress which will take office Jan. 1,1975. The five Democratic members of the Senate Commerce Committee — all strong supporters of the U.S. merchant marine—easily won re-election to sixyear terms. These included Commerce Committee Chairman Warren A. Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee Chairman Rus­ sell B. Long (D-La.). In the House, the Democrats posted substantial gains which will give them a two-thirds majority. Although some races are still undecided, the E>emocrats appear to have picked up 40 seats —giving them a 292-141 majority in the 94th Congress. House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee Chairman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) easily won re-elec­ tion, but Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee Chairman Frank Clark 0>-Pa.) lost his bid for re-election. Clark will he re­ placed as the head of the Merchant Marine Suocommittee by either Jobn D. Dingell (D-Mich.) or Thomas L. Ashley (D-Ohio). Thomas N, Downing (D-Va.), chair­ t man of the House Subcommittee on Oceanogr^>hy, was re-elected and John M. Murphy (I>-N.Y.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation, also won his bid for rc-dectlon. The sweep of the Democratic land­ slide was symbolized by two of its most politically important victories — the election of Rep. Hugh L. Carey <D-N.Y.) as Governor of New York, and Edmund C. Browto as Governor of California. Carey's election was the most stun­ ning victory in this year's political cam­ paign. Coming from behind after he lost his party's endorsement in the primary campaign, Carey rolled to vic­ tory in the state primary election and then went on to rack up a victory mar­ gin of over 800,000 votes over incum­ bent Governor Malcolm Wilson. LOG to Explain Effect on 5IU Plan New Pension Law's Provisions Aired The Employe Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, signed into law in September by President Ford, repre­ sents a massive piece of legislation cov­ ering and regulating over 300,000 pension plans and upwards of 45 mil­ lion American workers. The complexity of the law is repre­ sented by its almost 250 pages of de­ tailed statutory language, which is to be added to, probably in an equal amount, by regulations to be drawn by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments. It is unquestioned that it will be many years before we know exactly the meaning, reach and effect of the law and all its provisions. However it is clear that pension plans will have to establish and follow minimum basic rules set up under the law. In the December issne ol the SEA­ FARERS LOG a special centerfold win appear to lay out and discuss the basic provisions of this new penrikm law, with emphasis qwn its aiqdkation the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: to the Seafarers Pension Plan. Most of the pension plans which will be regulated by the new law are single company plans, as distinguished from multi-union-management joint plans, such as the Seafarers. In some aspects under the law, different rules apply de­ pending upon the type of the plan — joint union-management or single com­ pany. The thrust of the law is to establish minimum standards and conduct for pension plans. Those standards include: the time when a worker becomes a par­ ticipant in a plan; how he builds up service or credit toward his pension; the circumstances under which he may lose such service credits; the manner and method by which time worked be­ comes vested, or phrased differently, when it is considered banked for a per­ son; how vesting may be interpreted or applied for the purpose of a man being able to draw his proportionate or full share as the case may be, upon his normal retirement age and standards as to funding the monies received for pen­ sion benefits. By this it is meant, the procedures to be followed regarding adequate monies to provide the earned benefits and what must be done where the funding is insufficient, so as to assure the availability of monies when needed for an eligible person's retire­ ment. Other standards include: provisions for joint and survivor options, which means upon a retired worker's death, the surviving husband or wife may se­ cure a continued pension payment but at the expense of a reduced amount, both for the survivor and the pensioner during his or her retirement; the estab­ lishment of a government insurance company so as to make available nec­ essary monies in a situation where a pension plan is insolvent or cannot meet pension payment requirements or when Continued on Page 5 to gain newcargoes for American-flag ships. In three years, the NMC has alerted thousands of U.S. importers and exporters to the advantages of ship­ ping American. Continued participation in this organization will have sub­ stantial effects on U.S. flag cargo percentage in the future. In 1972, unity in maritime brought to fruition the precedent setting bilateral trade agreement with the USSR. As a result, scores of laid up American vessels received cargoes, and 1,500 jobs were created for Sea­ farers on 50 SlU-contracted tankers employed on this route. raadHdl Shaping Our Own Future More recently, the SIU received the active support of organized labor throughout the United States in our campaign for enactment of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 which would guarantee that a certain percentage of imported oil be carried on American-flag ships; There is no question that the accomplishments we have made to date are of extreme importance to the survival of the U.S. maritime industry. Yet, they are still only a part of our overall revitalization program for the mer­ chant marine. e ''! "'"(J By using the same basic principle that fostered the growth of the American labor movement and still keeps it strong today, the maritime industry will overcome the many problems that have plagu^ it for so many years. We are now meeting in Washington under the auspices of the AFL-CK) with the other maritime unions to develop a coordinated plan of attack fOx the future. , What I am talking about is unity—all segments of the maritime industry —unions, ship operators, shipbuilders—^working together despite personal likes or dislikes to achieve the common goal of a completely revitalized, globally competitive merchant marine. Our immediate goal is the final enactment of the oil bill. From there/we will work for a fair share of other cargoes for American-flag ships, and we will continue to press for new bilateral trade agreements with other natioiis. By standing together on certain issues we have already taken significant steps forward in reaching our goal. Four years ago, a concerted effort brought about passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—a bill which has greatly benefited all areas of the industry. It has enabled American operators to upgrade their fleets to com­ pete with the foreigner; 200,000 man years of employment have been created for U.S. shipyard workers, and Seafarers are manning a majority of the new ships built under the Act. i. In 1971, the National Maritime Council, a coalition of labor, manage­ ment and government was initiated to develop effective marketing programs At the same time we will be fighting for the formation of one govern­ mental maritime agency to implement the provisions of both new and long standing maritime laws. Presently there are many federal maritime agencies with only scattered duties and diluted implementation powers. We cannot let the progress of the maritime industry get bogged down in bureaucracy. As always, though, the cornerstone of our efforts still is and will continue to be the unified support of SPAD by thousands of individual Seafarers. Your support of SPAD has enabled us to break ground on the long-term construction project oi a viable U.S. marchant marine. And it will be your continued support of SPAD that will enable us to shape our own future instead of having it shaped for us. Change of address cards on Form 3079 should be sent to Seefarers International Union, Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL'CIO, 678 Fourth AvanUC^mHttm" New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 11. November 1974. Page 2 Seafar^^Log �ft . r. if' Congress Sef fo Reconvene; Senate Vote Due: SlU Unifies Labor Support For Oil import Bill WASHINGTON—^As Congress pre­ pares to reconvene on Nov. 18 after a month-long pre-election recess, the SlU has mobilized the labor movement across the nation in support of the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act of 1974 which is expected to come before the Senate this month. The bill (H.R. 8193) was reported out of the House-Senate Conference Committee early last month, and the compromise version of the bill was passed later in October in the House by a vote of 219-40. The Senate had been expected to act on the measure in the last week before recess, but the press of President Ford's emergency anti-infla­ tion bills prevented a vote on'the Oil BiU. The bill will require that 20 percent of all petroleum imports—^including crude and residual fuel oils—be carried on U.S.-Flag ships. The import quota will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975, and to 30 percent in 1977. In anticipation of the Senate vote, the Maritime Trades Department—under the leadership of the SIU—has held two planning meetings which brought to­ gether the legislative representatives of a number of AFL-CIO unions and com­ mittees. Assignments were made to per­ sonally contact Senators in all 50 states to reemphasize the importance of the bin to ^e economy and national de­ fense. In addition, letters have been sent to the presidents of all AFL-CIO state central bodies asking them—and thenlocal union afiiliates -to urge Senators in their states to sup ort the bill. AFLCIO regional directors have also been contacted and urged to coordinate the efforts of afBliates in their areas in this legislative drive. Meanwhile, the giant multi-nation oil lobby—directly and through well-fi­ nanced front organizations — has laimched a massive campaign in a lastditch effort to scuttle the import bill. Editorials written on information sup­ 50% of Tonnage Losf Is In Runaway Fleet Flag of convenience vessels comprise 23 percent of the world's merchant fleet but last year they accounted for more than 50 percent of all tonnage lost, ac­ cording to a keynote paper delivered at a recent conference in Berlin of the In­ ternational Union of Marine Insurance. Written by the chairman of the Liver­ pool Underwriters' Assn., Peter Quaile, the paper compared the average loss ratio (the ratio between tonnage lost and tonnage registered) of the princi­ pal flags of convenience to the loss ratio for the rest of the world during the last five years. INDEX Legislative News Oil bill vote due in Senate . Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Membership meeting in port of Norfolk Page 4 Headquarters Notes column Pages Money due in Falcon takeover Page 5 Great Lakes Seafarers ratify new contract Page 3 General News • Blackwell predicts 300 new ships Page 5 Tonnage lost on flag of convenience ships ... . Page 3 AFL-CIO labor studies center opens Page 9 U.S. pension bill Page 2 Shipping Dispatchers Reports Page 12 Ships' Digests Page 22 Ships' Committees Page 6 Delta Brasil Page 13 TT Brooklyn Page 21 Robert E. Lee Page 27 Transhuron wrecked on reef Page 15 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading ...... .Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 LNG program at Piney Point Centerfold Welding course ....Page30 First aid course for bosuns ... Page 4 Membership News First SlU pensioner to get high school diploma at MLS Page 9 Seafarer gets first . assistant engineer license .Page8 Seafarer Poletti successfully completes GED program .......Page 30 New SlU pensioners Page 20 Final Departures Pages 28-29 November, 1974 plied directly by the oil lobby's public relations group have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and other antilabor publications, and a number of Senators are being pressured to vote against the bill. However, the SIU—with the active participation of a united labor move­ ment—is vigorously campaigning for final passage of the bill, and will con­ tinue to keep the forces of the AFLCIO marshalled until the bill is passed and signed into law. r r 1 ', I-. I ' 1 Quaile qualified this statement by adding that "there are many fleets reg­ istered under flags of convenience . . . whose records are at least as good as those of fleets registered by other na­ tions," but he admitted that "if an owner wishes to put to sea an ill found, under­ manned and wornout ship, a flag of con­ venience is probably his best vehicle for doing so." In the background, the liquid petroleum carrier Yuyo Maru burns, as fireboats attempt to control the fires aboard the Liberian freighter Pacific Ares, a fiag of convenience vessel, following their collision in Tokyo Bay. At least 19 seamen are dead and 14 missing as a result of the Nov. 9th crash which occurred despite calm seas and fair visibility. Carrying iiquid petroieum products butane and naphtha, the fire aboard the LPG carrier Yuro Maru was successfully extinguished using recently developed LNG and LPG firefighting techniques like those covered in the LNG program at Piney Point (see centerfold of this LOG). In either case, flag of convenience fleets have proved to be unsafe vehicles operated without regard for crew safety, environmental protection or any consid­ eration other than profit. Lakes Seafarers Ratify New Contract Final ratification of a three-year Great Lakes contract was reached last month when Lakes Seafarers voted overwhelmingly to accept a new con­ tract and independent operators signed the SIU agreement. The new contract gives Lakes Sea­ farers the best wage, benefit and work­ ing rules conditions ever negotiated for unlicensed seamen on the Great Lakes. Among the highlights of the new con­ tract are large homly rate increases spread out over the next thrpe years. Retroactive to Aug. 1, 1974, all ratings wUl receive a 28 or 30 cents an hour increase and a 67 cents per hour cost of living adjustment. Further hourly wage increases will be added to the wage scales of all ratings on Aug. 1, 1975 and again on Aug. 1, 1976. In addition, cost of living adjustments will be added to hourly wage rates four times a year. These cost of living adjustments will add another 13 cents an hour to all wages earned after Aug. 1, 1974 and an additional 16 cents an hour to wages earned after Nov. 1, 1974. The cost of living increases are con­ sidered "add-on" adjustments until Jan. 1, 1976, when they will be rolled into the wage scale and treated as part of the standard hourly wage rate. The new contract dso offers Lakes Seafarers an early normal'pension. This means that after Jan. 1, 1975, any Sea­ farer on the Lakes with 20 years seatime and 55 years of age or older may be eligible for retirement. By working beyond this point. Lakes Seafarers will be able to raise their pension benefits. Increased fringe benefits and sub­ stantial changes in working rules have also been won by SIU members on the Great Lakes. Page 3 i •{ ' "In every case the loss ratio is very much higher than the figure for the rest of the world—for Somalia it is nine times higher—but there are, neverthe­ less, significant differences in loss ratio, tonnage afloat and average age between flags," Quaile said. Continuing, Quaile concluded that "the problem is not one of flag but of ownership or management." This con­ clusion was reached despite observa­ tions made in the beginning of his paper that the cause of the overwhelming majority of shipping casualities was hu­ man failure and that "Flag of conveni­ ence ships have suffered a vastly greater incident of human failure and ship fail­ ure" than other ships in the world fleet. ' i ;• ii ;V �When veteran Seafarer F. J. Mears, left, attends the Norfolk Informational meeting, he makes It a family affair. Bosun Mears' wife, Tony, a Norfolk cab driver, drives the 30-year SlU veteran to the Hall and his son Phillip comes along because he Is Interested In sailing with the SlU. Meeting officers and SlU patrolmen Richard Avery, left, Steve Papuchls, center, and Marvin Hauf chair Norfolk's October informational meeting. Norfolk holds a membership meeting on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month. Norfolk Members Have Informational Meeting Each Month VI • O eafarers in the port of Norfolk hold an Infork? mational meeting on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month. An informational meeting is held each month in every SIU port not designated as a Constitu­ tional port. These informational meetings perform the essential task of keeping all Seafarers abreast of the latest Union business and activities. At Norfolk's October informational meeting, Two SIU members, 24-year veteran Seafarer Dallas Hall, left, and 12-year veteran Seafarer C. C. Wil­ liams, wait in Norfolk's modern Union Hall for their membership meeting to begin. on the atatna of the Oil BUI, the number of new ships commg under SIU contract, the total amount welfare payments made to Union members during the month, as weU as a report on shipping in Norfolk. • ;=• NSA V _ P^ney^PoW graduate John "fioundtree, 7g"ht, brought his friend Davey Davis to the Norfolk Haii jg physical for the Harry Lundeberg School. Davis talked to his friend about sailing with the SlU and decided he would like to go to HLSS and start a seafaring career. ^ SIU patrolman Steve Papuchls, standing, talks to veteran SIU members Floyd Simmons, left, Clyde Marrlner, center, and P. 0. Adklns about shipping out of Norfolk after the membership meeting. These three veteran seamen have a combined 88 years of sailing with the SIU. 1 or.ii v-. .1) Vif-'- .i V, Clockwise from the left. Seafarers David Johnson, C. C. Williams, R. Allen, Lloycf Brlght and F. Payton pass time playing cards as they wait for a job call after the Norfolk meeting. , j An active port, many Seafarers in Norfolk turn out for their monthly Informational meeting. At the October meeting, over 120 Norfolk Seafarers attended. Page4 f.- , 'rnh/:,./ The modern SIU Hall In Norfolk Is the center of all Seafaring action in that port. ^ Seafarers Log .t'. �V'iw.---nt^V iijIKiw/'''"' Mdmferjy *i,-»<rTt ,<;•vv>„a;??r Blackwell Predicts 300 New Ships by 1985 Projection of deliveries on new U.S. Blackwell credits the great upsurge in ship construction through 1985 include ^ shipbuilding to the passage of the Mer­ 66 containerships of various types, 8 chant Marine Act of 1970, and said that barge carriers, 5 roll on/roll off vessels, the present orderbook for the shipbuild­ 35 liquid natural gas carriers, 63 tank­ ing industry is four times greater than ers fot domestic trade as well as 19 for in the months prior to the 1970 pro­ carriage of Alaskan oil, and 104 tank­ gram's enactment. He reported that the ers for offshore operations, according to Act had already created over 200,000 a detailed report recently submitted by man years of employment for the Amer­ Assistant Secretary of Commerce for ican maritime worker. Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell to Blackwell's projections do not in­ the seapdwer subcommittee of the clude provisions for the additional ton­ House Armed Services Committee. nage that would be needed if the Energy Blackwell told the subcommittee Transportation Security Act is finally hearings ijhat his projection was based signed into law. He did report, though, on "an Malysis of the current fleet, the that if the oil bill is enacted, it would expected deniand for replacement of require an additional 69 tankers in the existing capacity at the end of its eco­ 265,000-ton class by 1980 and 100 of nomic life, and certain growth factors these ships by 1985. Since 1970, Blackwell estimated that to reflect increase in the levels of U.S. American shipbuilders had invested foreign commerce^." The .Assistant Secretary of Com­ $371 million in shipyard improvements merce als5 report^ that there are pres­ and expects that an additional $342 mil­ ently 94 merchant vessels either under lion wifl be spent in the next few years. construction Or on order at American He said: "With modernization and ex­ pansion currently planned, there will be shipyards. These vessels, valued at $4.2 billion sufficient U.S. shipyard facilities to and aggregating 7.9 million deadweight handle commercial shipbuilding require­ ments in the near future." tonSj include 9 LASH, 4 roll on/roll off Blackwell said that the present short­ vessels, 2 ore-bulk-oil carriers, 22 tank­ age of steel and other ship construction ers in the 35,000 to 89,000 dwt range, materials is having an effect on the 13 supertankers and 9 LNG carriers al­ ready under construction, as well as 34 boom in American shipbuilding, and he ships, mostly energy carriers, on order. warned that if the shortage continues Warrior Committee in Rotterdam Members of the ship's committee on the Warrior (Sea-Land) posed for a picture when the ship docked in Rotterdam, Holland recently. Seated are Frank Naklick, secretary-reporter (left) and Pablo Laterre, steward delegate. Standing are, from left: Laverne Quantz, ship's chairman; D. Papageorgiou, educational director; R. Hutchinson, engine delegate, and I. Perez, deck delegate. The Warrior is on a shuttle run from Felixstowe, England to Rotterdam. "it would mean longer building periods and delayed ship deliveries." For the past six months, Blackwell said the Maritime Administration had been considering awards of construc­ tion differential subsidy for the building of nuclear powered merchant vessels. Five companies: Pacific Lighting Ma­ rine Co., Globtik Tankers, Zapata Corp., Seres Shipping, Inc., and Aber­ deen Shipping, Inc. have applied, but no decision has been forthcoming. The awards, though, would be granied only, for the construction of nuclear super­ tankers. Blackwell said that construc­ tion subsidy for these type vessels would probably not be granted until further research was done on nuclear ship propulsion. In addition to his basically optimistic' report on merchant shipbuilding. Blackwell said that the long term outlook for shipping remains "very good" despite inflation and cutbacks in consumer spending. He said that "forward cargo book­ ings" on American-flag vessels "seem to be holding up well, and I don't see any recession-like fall off in shipping coming." Blackwell backed up his statement with statistics showing that overall U.S. foreign trade had grown from 426 mil­ lion tons in 1969 to 623 million tons in 1973, with the share of cargo car­ ried on American-flag ships rising from 4.5 percent to 6.4 percent. The Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs also re­ vealed that American shipping officials would soon be meeting with the Soviets to make a start on modifying and re­ newing the unique U.S.-USSR bilateral shipping agreement which expires in little more than a year. In Takeover of Falcon Tankers Arbitrator Rules Money Due Union and Crewmembers Seafarers who served as crewmem­ bers aboard the Falcon Countess, Fal­ con Duchess, Falcon Lady and Falcon Princess before Mar. 13,1974 and were released by Falcon after that date, should contact SIU Headquarters. These men have money due them as the result of a labor arbitrator's ruling that, because Falcon had failed to no­ tify the SIU 90 days in advance of the Military Sealift Command takeover of these four tankers, the operator must pay compensation to both the Union and eligible crewmembers. This award was ordered by the arbi­ trator because Falcon was bound by the SIU tanker agreement to notify the Union 90 days in advance of any trans­ fer or sale of SlU-contracted ships. Falcon had notified the SIU on Mar. 13, 1974.of MSC's intention to take over the ships, but after periods ranging from 35 to 51 days. Falcon released the crews of each ship. Crewmembers who had come aboard one of the four tankers before this date, and remained aboard their ship until released by Fal­ con, will receive compensation for their wages based on the number of days left in the 90 day period when they were released. However, because all Seafarers have lost the right to sail aboard these ves­ sels, the arbitrator ruled that the total amount of wage compensation be di­ vided equally between the SIU and those specific crewmembers released by Falcon. The compensation for lost wages includes payment of overtime premiums as well as base wages. The SIU will also receive the opera­ tor's contributions to the various Sea­ farers Plans for each day of the 90 day period, even though the crews were re­ leased before the end of that period. To receive the money due them, excrewmembers who served aboard the Falcon Countess, Falcon Duchess, Fal­ con Lady and Falcon Princess before Mar. 13, 1974 and who were released after that date, should contact Edward X. Mooney, Headquarters Representa­ tive, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11232, tele­ phone (212) 499-6600. Pension Law's Provisions ;A . ' , ^ Continued irom Page 2 it is terminated and standards as to conduct of trustees with appropriate ob­ ligations to meet certain requirements. Also, the law sets up standards for extensive reporting and disclosure of pension plan matters of interest to worker beneficiaries and of course methods of enforcing the law's com- Unclaimed Wages The following two Seafarers have unclaimed wages due them from the time they spent on vessels of Motorships of Puerto Rico. The Seafarers are Joaquin DaSilva and Charles Nicola. Please con­ tact George Van Ausdall at Motorships Inc., 482 Hudson Terrace, Englewood i Cliffs, N.J. 07632, or call (201)871.0700. IL' tf/. November, 1974 mands and different effective dates for different sections of the law. The above capsuled summary sets forth highlight captions of the law's pro­ visions, as well as some of the technical language used. The special centerfold in the Decem­ ber LOG will attempt to break down some of these subjects and their tech­ nical expressions into language more readily understandable by the average person, as distinguished from profes­ sionals and technicians. Of course the special centerfold will contain explanations based upon the law as analyzed by our general counsel, certified public accountant, actuaries, technicians and staff. However, the law as interpreted, ex­ plained and applied by the courts will be the controlling factor at all times, and as with other laws, will probably take several years before final court in­ terpretations are handed down. Ken Lapenteur receives help in preparing for his GEO examinations from social studies teacher Jean Magrini. Brother Lapenteur became the twentyfifth GEO graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. He also achieved his QMED-FOWT ratings through the school's upgrading program. Seafarer La­ penteur ships from the port of New Orleans, which is also his hometown. Pages •h. i '"I 'A ri �\ The Committee Page Sea-Land Venture Eagle Voyager Committee •'i I The ship's committee aboard the Sea-Land Venture goes over some contrac­ tual questions with SlU Patrolman Tom Gould, seated center, at a payoff in the port of New Orleans last month. Committee members, standing from the left are: Joe Pettus, deck delegate; Bayard Heimer, engine delegate, and Johnny Young, steward delegate. Seated left is Charles Boyle, ship's chair­ man, and seated right is Sam Davis, secretary-reporter. Formerly known as the SL-180, the Sea-Land Venture was launched in 1971 in Bremerhaven, West Germany. She is 720 feet in length and carries 733 containers with capacity for 152 temperature controlled units. Usual run for the Sea-Land Venture \s the Gulf to Europe. The head of the Eagle Voyager's deck crew and chairman of the ship's com­ mittee is Recertified Bosun R. Johnson, right. Right to left from Brother John­ son are fellow committee members Jim Matheson, deck delegate; Jesus D. Reyes, steward delegate; Robert Kiedinger, secretary-reporter, and Felipe Torres, engine delegate. Photo was taken at the vessel's payoff on Nov. 4 at Stapieton Anchorage off Staten Island. The Eagle Voyager has been running coastwise, but is now enroute to the Gulf of Mexico to pick up a load of corn destined for the USSR. Panama Committee Maumee Committee 4 I i' I t, y & % Recertified Bosun Arthur Beck, left, of San Francisco joins brother Seafarers in the Panama's committee for a quick photo while discussing Union business with SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski, seated, at the ship's payoff Cot. 12 in Port Elizabeth, N. J. Standing left to right from Ship's Chairman Beck are committee members J. Lugan, deck delegate; Abe Rosen, steward delegate; H. Vina, educational director, and Tom Hoiman, engine delegate. Before signing articles on Sept. 20, the Panama had been laid up at the Willamette Shipyard in Richmond, Calif, for repairs. The containership Panama runs intercoastal and to Europe. Sam Houston Committee J. R. Thompson of Houston, standing right, a graduate of the Bosuns Recertification Program, is now sailing as head of the deck gang aboard the SlU-contracted T-5 Navy tanker Maumee. Standing to Ship's Chairman Thompson's right are committee members Joseph Spell, deck delegate; Benjamin Davis, engine delegate; Vasser Szymanski, secretary-reporter, and crewmember Allen Spell, a QMED. Seated is SlU Representative Ted Babkowski filling out a patrolman's report on the Maumee's payoff in Carteret, N. J. last month. On her most recent voyage, the Maumee called at ports in Spain, Scotland, Trinidad and South America. Delta Brasil Committee The ship's committee aboard the Sam Houston headed by Recertified Bosun Ctto Pedersen, third from left, poses for a photo in the new LASH vessel's lounge during a payoff in the port of New York last rhonth. The entire com­ mittee is, from the left: Gary Bryant, engine delegate; Eden Ezell, Jr., deck delegate; Bosun .Pedersen, ship's chairman; Michael Toth, secretary-reporter, and Ambrosia Fachini, steward delegate. The Sam Houston, one of three new LASH/containerships operated by Waterman, was built under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This Act has enabled Water­ man, as well as many other American shipping companies, to once again compete effectively with foreign-flag operators. Page6 At a payoff in the port of New Orleans, the ship's committee of the SlUcontracted Delta Brasil headed by Recertified Bosun Edward Rihn, right, gathers for a photo in the ship's lounge. They are from the left: Bill Coley, educational director; Nathaniel Garcia, engine delegate; John Klondyke, deck delegate; Edward Sinush, steward delegate; Bill Marion, secretaryreporter, and Bosun Rihn, ship's chairman. The committee reported no beefs or contractual disputes at the New Orleans payoff. The Delta Brasil is on the South America service. Seafarers Log �•• I Bosuns at HLSS Take Red Cross First Aid Course At the SD^estioii of bosims attending the Recertification Program at Piney Point, a first aid course, taught by a certified Red Cross in- structor, has been added to their pro­ gram. In die fntore, all Seafarers going flirongh die Bosims Recertifi­ cation Program will be required to take this course. This Red Cross first aid course in­ cludes instruction in all aspects of practical first aid work, including the use of artificial respiration, the appli­ cation of emei^ency methods to stop bleeding, as well as various bandag­ ing and splinting techniques. Upon completing the one-month course, the bosuns in the Recertifica­ tion Program will take a one hour Red Cross test. If they pass, they re­ ceive a first aid certificate and a cardiac pulmonary resuscitation cer­ tificate. By taking this course, the bosuns going through the Recertification Program will add another facet to their ahUity to help maintain a safety conscious, alert and well trained SIU Bosun John Hazel practices artificial respiration on a specially constructed dummy during the Red Cross first aid course crew that can remain on top of any situation. ttiat has been incorporated into the Bosuns Recertification Program. I i ' IJ. i' •t Bosun Stanley Krawczynski ties a bandage around the head of Bosun Bertil Hager. This bandage is used to bind an ear wound. Looking like the Spirit of 76, SIU Patrolman Mark Evans sits quietly as Bosun Tom Brooks applies a full head bandage. This bandage is used when a man has injured a temple or the top of his head. Practicing his tourniquet technique, Bosun Walter LeClair uses the arm of Bosun Bill Funk to sharpen his emergency first aid skills. First Aid Instructor Jimmy Houser (standing) lectures on the symptoms of heart failure during the Red Cross-sanctioned course Using a spiral bandage on the arm of Bosun Michael Casanueva, Bosun Ed Wallace practices a technique used to stop the bleeding from a laceration, as Bosun T. A. Tolentino looks on. Page 7 ' NbvektiMv 1974 -jr' �GEP Program's First Pensioner Headquarters Notes WW 2 PW Escapee, Gefs High School Diploma by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak| • War Bonus Arbitration TTiis past spring, an impartial arbitrator ruled that all claims for the payment of Vietnam War bonuses prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honL^SnsiSlNleieicach payments after that date are denied. Therefore, any Seafarer who has Vietnam War bonus payments due for work done prior to Jan. 9,1974, should contact the company for his money. It had been the contention of the Military Sealift Command that they were not required to reimburse steamship companies for war bonus payments after the date of July 1, 1973 with the end of the Selective Service Act. However, the arbitrator decided that claims up till Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored. Sabine Tankers Organizing Drive Our organizers are continuing to meet with Sabine Tankers' unlicensed sea­ men in order to maintain our strength aboard these ships and we find that ou; support keeps growing. Presently we are awaiting the decision of the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Sabine Tankers' dismissal of one of its workers for supporting the SIU. At the same time, we are also preparing our position for the NLRB hearing which will be held this month on the broader issue of Sabine's alleged illegal conduct during a pre-election campaign for the certification election held last February to decide what union will represent Sabine's unlicensed seamen. if- Bosuns Recertification Program I am proud to tell you that 11 Seafarers graduated this month from the Bosuns Recertification Program bringing to 165 the number of our men who have successfully completed the two=month program. On page 11 of this issue of the LOG you can see the photos of each of these brothers and read some background about them. You will also find on that page a list of the bosuns who htrve graduated the program since it began in June of 1973. I want to congratulate these 11 Seafarers and wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are: "Ole" Olson; Mack Brendle; Arne Eckert; P. G. Wingfield; Jimmy Foster; Tony Palino; Nick Bechlivanis; J. W. Allen; Roy Meffert; Vincent Grima, and Cyril Mize. Also, in an effort to constantly improve our upgrading programs, we have instituted a first aid course as part of the bosuns' curriculum. Given on Tuesday and Thursday while the bosuns are in Piney Point, the first aid course is cer­ tified by the American Red Cross. A full page photo layout on the program can be found on page seven of this issue of the LOG. v '?• r k Firefighting Until the U.S. Maritime Administration's new firefighting school opens in Earle, N.J.—probably sometime in late January—courses are being held at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. Dates for this month are: Nov. 18 and Nov. 29. This is a one-day course that may prove to be among the most useful classes you have ever taken. Not only could the course mean the difference between life and death aboard ship, but it could also help you get a job aboard the high technology vessels of the future on which a firefighting endorsement may be mandatory. Anyone who hasn't obtained this endorsement should see the Port Agent or any SIU patrolman in his port and find out how he can take the one-day course. •1 *A* Seniority Upgrading In connection with firefighting, it was good to see at this month's member­ ship meeting in New York that some of our seven 'A' seniority upgraders re­ ceived their firefighting endorsement along with their full books. These men are securing their jobs by not only getting their full 'A' book but also by making sure they have an endorsement that may be required by the Coast Guard in the future. The seven brothers who received their full 'A' book this month bring to 120 the number of Seafarers who have completed this one-month program. I congratulate each of them and wish them good luck in the future. They are: James McParland; Frank Adams; Bob Keith; Doug Heller; Ronnie Laner; "Bud" LeClair, and Duane Stevens. New Ships Aries Marine/Westchester Shipping's Golden Endeavor will tentatively be delivered this month while their Golden Monarch is scheduled to be launched in March or April of 1975. Delta Steamship is chartering the Marymar for one year from Calmar Lines. The ship was laid up when Calmar had to cut back on her intercoastal service. Delta hopes to crew the vessel this month for runs from the Gulf of Mexico to the West Coast of Africa. Pages J,, Brother Leo Moval, right, the first SIU pensioner to receive his high school diploma through the GEO program at the Lundeberg School, studies with a Trainee who will soon be going out to sea. Young trainees and older Seafarers often work together at the HLSS and help each other both in academic and vocational areas. Seafarer Leo Moval, 57, recently became the first SIU pensioner to re­ ceive his high school diploma through the GED Program offered at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Aland Island, a possession of Finland, Brother Moval went to sea for the first time at the age of 13. The story of his career is typical of the great heroism shown by the Brothers of the SIU during the Second World War. Seafarer Moval came to the United States in 1940 and shipped on an Amer­ ican oil tanker that was sailing under the Panamanian flag. The ship was on a run to Dunkirk, France and was sunk in the Battle of Dunkirk. He was res­ cued in the English Channel and made his way to Bordeaux. In Bordeaux, he caught a British tanker, one of the last Allied ships in the area. However, the Bordeaux Harbor had been mined and the tanker hit a Ger­ man minefield as it left the port and was destroyed. One of four survivorSj Brother Moval was again rescued, but he was later captured by the German Army and placed in a prison camp in France. Seafarer Moval escaped twice and was caught twice. His third escape at­ tempt was successful, and he managed with the help of the French and Ger­ man undergrounds, to make his way to Sweden. One month later he caught an English ship making a mn to South America and finally made his way back to the United States. He worked ashore during 1942 until he succeeded in getting his necessary seaman's documents. After joining the SIU, Brother Moval's first ship took him to the invasion of Casablanca. He re­ turned to the U.S. and immediately shipped out again, this time as a chief steward. For the duration of the war, Moval shipped as a member of the SIU. He served in the D-Day invasion of Anzio Beach and the invasion of Okinawa. Seafarer Moval continued sailing in the steward department until he had a heart attack while serving aboard the SS Manhattan, and had to retire. "The SIU has been so good to me," said Brother Moval. "I remember our hard fight for the pension plan and our great victory when we got it. It is the best thing that could happen for Seafarers. I know. I saw too many oldtimers thrown away like old dishrags. Without this plan, myself and so many other Seafarers just simply couldn't make it." After retirement. Seafarer Moval did volunteer work for awhile but found it didn't take up enough of his time. "I feel that a day you don't learn some­ thing is a day wasted," Brother Moval said. "I decided that I'd wasted too many days since I retired." So he ap­ plied for admission to the Lundeberg School GED program. "The GED program is great, and the teachers are outstanding," he said. "They take a personal interest in each student and I'm especially grateful to Margaret Nalen for all the help and encouragement she's given me." Mrs. Nalen is the director of academic education. When Leo Moval, who first learned to speak English by reading newspapers and consulting a dictionary, received his high school diploma a few weeks ago, he said. "The SIU made it possible. They won our fine pension plan and they built this beautiful school. I'm proud to be a member." He returned home to Baltimore where he lives with his wife, daughter and stepdaughter. "When I get home," Brother Moval said, "I'm going to at­ tend the community college. I want to work on a major in history or political science." Notify Union Of Address Change In order to insure that every Seafarer continue to receive all benefits due him, when a member changes his address he should im­ mediately notify Union Head­ quarters. Members should notify the Rec­ ords Department, Seafarers Inter­ national Union, 675 Fourth Ave­ nue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. They should also include their Social Security number and book number with the new address. Seafarers Log V.-, . .1 -f: .ii-i:, �Activities By B. Rocker Cargo Preference Bill SIU has been deeply committed for many months in a struggle to win passage of H.R. 8193, to guarantee a percentage of oil imports to U.S.-flag ships. Our representatives have met with other labor organizations to prepare information and statements to clarify some oi"(BL*puints to members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Last month the bill was in a House-Senate conference committee to work out some differences in the House and Senate versions. That committee finished work and sent the final draft back for approval. The House passed the con­ ference report; the Senate did not take action. We are awaiting the return of the Congress from its month-long recess so that the Senate can vote. While members are out-^many of them at home campaigning—we have not been idle. An ad hoc committee has been formed with other labor groups and this committee is continuing to hold meetings to discuss further action as we come down to the wire. Reorganization of the House of Representatives The Boiling Report, which proposed major changes in the standing com­ mittees of the House, has failed. The proposal which would have hit Seafarers hm-dest was that the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee be dismantled and its functions scattered to several other committees. A report from another committee, chaired by Chairman Julia Hansen, was offered as a substitute for the Boiling Report. The Hansen Report gave added jurisdiction to Merchant Marine and Fisheries. On Oct. 8, the House voted to accept the Hansen Committee Report. Deepwater Ports On Oct. 9, the Senate passed S. 4076, its version of the deepwater port bill, which authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue licenses to own, build and operate deepwater ports. The House version, H.R. 10701, gives licensing authority to the Interior Department. PensioB Plan RegulaticHi Our representatives in Washington have kept in close contact with Labor Department and Treasury Department people since the Pension Bill waspassed and signed into law. The law gives broad guidelines for private pension plans, but Labor and Treasury representatives are still charged with the responsibility for regulations. These regulations help to clarify the broad guidelines spelled out in the law. The SIU is working closely with those charged with writing regulations to make certain that the rights of Seafarers are fully protected and guaranteed. (See story on Page 2.) National Maritime Council At its regular meeting this month, attended by SIU President Paul Hall, the National Maritime Council set qp a special committee to determine public relations policy. The Council seeks to promote the intere..;ts of the American merchant marine by encouraging U.S. businesses to ship American. The new committee will coordinate a speakers' bureau, prepare texts and spell out policy. This will give unity to statements made by high-level manage­ ment members of the Council when they appear and speak throughout the "country. Congressional Budget Reform Government spending has a direct effect on the cost of living of every American family. Studies show that increased costs are a leading concern of most Americans. Recent Congressional action may refiect the concern of the people. Congress has lost much of its power of legislative initiative to the Executive branch over the years. In large part, the problem has been the inability of this rather cumbersome body, with many powerful leaders, to speak with a single voice for its 535 members. Government is complex, and growing, and each member has interests which are specifically related to his constituents and his district. In an effort to reassert Congressional control over government spending, a joint study committee was appointed to make recommendations. As a result, a bill was passed to create new House and Senate committees to analyze budget options and prepare budget resolutions. The way the system operates now, the President prepares his budget, with input from his departments, coordinated through the Oflfice of Management and Budget. He submits the budget to Congress and they act on his proposal. Existing practices foiled Congressional control over how much the federal government spent. The bill will provide procedures to limit backdoor spending and to force the President to spend impounded funds. House and Senate Budget committees will study and recommend changes in the President's budget. They will then draw up a resolution with a tentative, alternative Congressional budget. The bill creates a Congressional Budget Office to provide experts and com­ puters to absorb and analyze data. Appoint SIU Official to Committees On Puerto Rican Minimum Wages An elected SIU oflScial has been ap­ pointed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to two Puerto Rico Minimum Wage In­ dustry Committees as a representative of labor. Headquarters Representative Ed­ ward X. Mooney was nominated for appointment to these committees by AFL-CIO President George Meany. The first committee met in October to hold hearings on new proposed Fed­ eral minimum wages for the plastic, rub­ ber and jewelry workers in Ihierto Rico. The second committee will meet this month to study minimum wage rates for Puerto Rico's tobacco workers. As required by law, all committees reviewing new minimum wage propos­ als in Puerto Rico are composed of representatives from labor, business and the public. 'SIU oflScial Mooney was joined by C. Stephen Clem, Jr. of the United Rub­ ber Workers and Benjamin Feldman of the Leather Goods, Plastics and Nov­ elty Workers International Union as the labor representatives on the Committee hearing new wage proposals for the plastic, rubber and jewelry workers. On the second committee which will review minimum wage rates for tobacco workers. Brother Mooney will be joined by Wallace Mergler of the Tobacco Workers International Union and Anne Draper of the AFL-CIO Department of Research as labor's representatives. Delayed Benefits The following membcn have had (heir benefit paymenti held up because fliey failed to anpply complete Information when filing their clalnu. Please con. tact Tom Cranford at {212) 499-6600. Social Sicuflty Number Union Name ' Antonoppuloii •»••••" • Lewiif SiTii Di 1111 > t •«I > • f Fitte. Bi f II I11»1,11111111 r Novembtr, 1974 .. 1. 1, .. ,, ,1 .. ,, .. ,, ,, 112-50-0840 297-01-0726 433-20-3774 363-36-7788 019-40-5970 212-20-6272 236-80-5966 435-16-2901 423-05-3272 278-46-2628 070=^70-3602 UIW IBU IBU A&G UIW A&G A&O IBU A&G UIW A&O Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAU. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center WASHINGTON — The AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center was formally dedicated this month by President George Meany before a large audience of trade union leaders and educators. Speaking on the grounds of the 47acre campus located in Silver Spring, Md., President Meany said: "We realize the need for education— not just for the citizenry as a whole— but special edncation for our own people . .. to make our people better, more intelligent trade unionists so that they can do their job better and make a better contribution not only to the people we represent but to this nation." AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland said the new education center will "contribute greatly to the future growth of the trade union movement." The SIU was represented at the dedi­ cation ceremonies by Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco and a group of Seafarers who are in the Bo­ suns Recertification program and in various upgrading programs at the Lundeberg School. The purposes of the Labor Studies Center are to develop trade union lead­ ership through training and educa­ tional programs: to develop educa­ tional programs which will carry labor's basic philosophy to all parts of the community, and to involve trade union­ ists in the problems of the total labor movement. Plans for a college degree program leading to a bachelor's degree in labor studies are now under way, and a num­ ber of men and women in the labor movement are now studying for their degrees. •. (,i '4 ' �•i:- I;- Mack Brendle Seafarer Mack Brendle, 46, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and has been sail­ ing as a bosun for the past 15 years. A native of Louisiana, Seafarer Brendle now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Carolan and their son. Ame Eckert Seafarer Arne Eckert, 38, has been sailing with the SIU since 1963, and has been shipping as a bosun for the past two years. Brother Eckert ships from the port of Seattle and makes his home in that city with his wife Diana and their three sons. I i $ I 4^ 4 P.G.Wingfield Seafarer P. G. Wingfield, 52, has been sailing with the SIU since 1948, and has been ship­ ping as a bosun for the past five years. Born in Roanoke, Va., Brother Wingfield now ships from the port of Jacksonville and makes his home there with his wife Margie and their son. James Foster Seafarer Jimmy Foster, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1947. A native of Mobile, Ala., he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Bonnie and their two children. Anthony Palino Seafarer Tony Palino, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and started shipping out as a bosun 15 years ago. A native -f of New Jersey, Brother Palino still makes his home there. He ships out of the port of New York. Nicb"lqs Bcchlivanis Bosuns Recertificafion Program Providing More Knowledge Another class of bosuns graduated from the SIlTs Bosun Recerttfication Program this montii, and soon they will go aboard the SlU's contracted ships with a greater knowledge and understanding of their Union and the entire maritime industiy. Through this program, flie SIU is continuing to provide its contracted companies with Seafarers who are highly qualified to be leaders of the unlicensed seamen aboard ship. With the graduation of this class, the total number of bosuns to have gone through the program is now up to 165. Bosun Rich Newell, from flie port of Houston, was originally in this class. However, upon coming up to Headquarters—after completing the one-month stay at Piney Point—Brother Newell was taken ill and had to return home. • ' }' i Following are the names and home ports of the 165 Seafarers who have I. w., Seattle Jaadora, Stanley, New York " Janmn, Sven, New York Johnson, Ravaugbn, Houston Kerngood, Morton, Batthnore KleimoJa, WiUfam, New York Knoies, Raymond, San Francii^ , Edgar, Net dtfffladbi, Eak^ore Baker, Elmer, Hoestou Koza, Leo, Baltimore? Lamht^ Reidus, Landrun, Mannel, San Juan Lasso, Rolnsrt, San Joan yie, Jedn, New Orleans pivolne, Raymond, -- ^ • 1^, Hans, Settle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Leyal,. Joseph, jphiladelphia . EJbby^ Geoj^e^ New Orleans Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Manning, Denis. Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans Meehan, William, Norfolk i^doin, James, Houston Bechiivanis, Nicholas, New Yoik r,Havid, Norfolk ]|^e,Jan,NewYoik lk>|ko, Stanley, San Eraachkca Boaey, Andrew, Norfolk aBrendle. Mack. Houston an, jEmest, Houston it, Vernon, Tampa George, New Orleans ' Burlm, Cieorge, New York "•"-•on, Ronald, New York long, Wttliam, Seattle Walter, Norfolk ^ Hormon, Hcnsfon Anthony, Houston Carbone, Victor, San Juan , ^ t>stro, GnUlemto, San Juan lestnnt, Donald, Mobile ',Rjcbard,SMtt Francisco , PiA-: ' Federsen, Otto, New Orleids . ' Pehlep,Fmleriok,!Vltfblle fence, Floyd, Hoiisftiw K , ' ferry, Vincent Grima " Seafarer Vincent Grima, 54, has been shipping out with the SIU since 1962, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past five years. A native of Malta. Brother Grima now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships from that port. « ' »: mm:'- . Piii Ik m^mrnk, Rains, Horace, Houston la, Vincent, New Y ioback,8wrt,NewYoJ _ / ^ iw Vork licks, Donald, New York -ges,. Raymond, . -, Mobile Hodges, RaymondtW., W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York .. Hhydc, Arw, Fhlladelphi Ipsen, Orta, New York Page 10 Viekko,Ne J Maurice Olson ^ Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodnques, Lancelot, San Juan RodrlKoez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward. Baltimore „ Schwara, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore ' Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Smith, Lester, Norfolk ^kol, Stanley, lf»ron,lobn,J ' Seafateii' Cfjil Mize, 52, hq J Seen d member of the SIU since 1943. and began sailing as a bosun 10 years ago. A native of Oakland, Calif., Brother Mize now makes his home in Ajo, Ariz, with his wife Josephine and their daughter, He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Aathor^ New Yoi^ •w Roy Meffert Seafarer Roy Meffert, 56, has been sailing with the SIU since 1956, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for the past 13 years. A native of Louisville, Ky., he now makes his home in St. Petersburg, Fla. Brother Meffert ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville. CyrilMize Nicholson, Eogenc, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn^ New York ' O^Brfen, WiMlanu New York <YCoanor» WiBlam, Seattte CS«ojti,Fred,Sasr" —• • Ison, Maurtce, . J.W.Allen Seafarer J, W. Al­ len, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1953, and has been sailing as a bo­ sun for the past 10 years. A native of Tennessee: Brother Allen now makes his home in Ed­ monds, Wash, with his wife Bea and their four children. He ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Maurice "Ole" Olson, 56, started shipping with the SlU in 1944, and began sailing as a bosun in 1946. A native of Milwaukee, Wise., Brother Olson now makes his home in Somerville, Mass, where he lives With his wife Doris and three children. He ships out of the port of Boston. ' MerriU, Charles, Mobile ^ Michael, Joseph, italtlmore Clyde, Seattle Jacksonville Monardo, Sylvester, New Orl^ Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ridph, San John, San Francisco , ; ^ William, New York . ., «.-v., o, Cbartes, Hourtpn Richard. Houston New York J Wte' '' Seafarer Nick Bechlivanis, 58, has been sailing with the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun five years ago. A native of Greece, Brother Bechlivanis ships from the port of New York and makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Despina and their three children „ Tlcer,Dan,S Tillman, William, San F„ Tirclll, Enrico, New York Todd, B^symond, New Ortehhi Turner, Paul, New Orleans Wahaco, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Wardlaw, Richard, Honston ,, / Weaver, Harold, Houston • :;^hitmc^.:Alaii. New Yorit Wlnghold, f, G. Jacksonville |^orkm«n#H«M»er*;Ncw Orleaiiii; lEaragoasa, Roberto, New York h-: �Robert Keith Seafarer Robert Keith, 22, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971 and re*turned to Piney Point in 1974 to obtain his AB tick­ et. Brother Keith lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Kathryn and ships from the port of San Francisco. Doug Heller Seafarer Doug Heller, 20, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Prior to at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Pro­ gram, Brother Hel­ ler obtained his third assistant cooky rating at Piney Point. Born in Detroit, Brother Heller makes his home in New Orleans and ships out of that port. i " I' This month seven mo/e siiccessfn%> ^ flie SIlPs Siniority Upg^^ aiuS took oath of obhgaiiQh at the generfkl lemberahip meeting in New Yoik. S EstahUshed tohelp piepaio oar mein^ blip for the innovadons aboard fly constructed ships, the Seniority Duane Stevens Seafarer Duane Stevens, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in April of 1972. Brother Stevens re­ turned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket before at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Husser, La., he ships out of the port of New Orleans. Dpi^dihg Program also serves ^e these thiion members with a anderstanding of the SIU's operatii apd problems. These seven Seafarers bring the toi nnmber of men who have attained ^ai^rtatiisthpU James McParland Seafarer James McParland, 24, has been sailing with the SlU since 1971. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother McParland obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A native of Brooklyn, he still makes his home there and ships out of the port of New York. ,. .. Following dre the names ;^dains, Francis, Deck ^len, Lawrence, Engine AUison, Muipfc^, Engine Andrepont, P. Engine Arnold, Mott, E^k Bartol, Thomas, Deck IfoxtetvAian, Engine |Bean,.E hi. Deck- „ • B^uverd, Arthur, En|^ Bellinger, WiUJiam, Steward Blaeklok, iUchard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Bnrke, Lee Roy, Engine Buirke, Timothy, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck Ci^, Garrett, Deck ConkUn, Kevin, Engine Cnnningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck DiWf John, Engine Derice, Michael, Engine Deskins. WiUiam, Steward Maximo, Engine Ewing, Lany, Steward Fanner, WBliam, Deck Fila, Marion,] Frost, Stephen, Garda^ Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gutay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Grabam, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M^:R., Deck^ ^ Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroii, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hnmmerick, James, Jr., Steward Hiatchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck ]^ KeDi^Tiiomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck .eliey,John, Deck ae Kemey, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charl^, Engine Kittleson, L, Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Koaetes, Johnnie, Deck Kmic, Lawrence, Deck LeClair, Lester,Steward Lehmann, Artbnr, Deck completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. T^sch^ Robert, Deck Sanders, Darry, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Sanger, Alfred, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Shaw, Ronald, Engine iHanning, Henry, Steward Simonetfi, Joseph, Steward iMarcus, M. A., Deck Simpson^ Spiirgeon, Engine McAttdhew, Martin, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck iHcCabe, John, Engine iy ^ B., Steward ~ McC^, T. J., Engine Smitb, Robert, Deck^ McParland, James, Engine Spell, Gary, £^ne IVitiiix, R. G., Jr., Engine Speii, Joseph, Deck ivRranda, John, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine ; Moore, C. M., Deck Stauter, David, Engine Moore, George, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Moore, William, Deck Svoboda, Kvefoslar, Engii Mortier, William, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine Painter, Philip, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine, Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Dect Trdnor, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Utterback, Larry, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Reamey, Vaifon, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Stev Vokmir, George, Deck ^ William^ Dec! Walker, Marvin, Engine Rivers, Sam, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Roback, lames. Deck Rodi%nez, Charles, Engine , Steward John, Deck RtHinie Laner ~ Seafarer Ronnie Laner, 28, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. Prior to obtaining his full A book. Brother La­ ner earned his QMED rating at Piney Point. A resi­ dent of Franklin, N. J., he ships out of the port of New York. Lester LeCIair Seafarer Lester "Bud" LeClair has been sailing with the SlU for eight years. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program, Seafarer LeClair upgraded to chief steward at Piney Point. He makes his home in San Fran­ cisco and ships from that port. Francis Adams Seafarer Francis Adams, 20, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Adams returned to HLSS and received his AB ticket before attending the Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A resident of Baltimore, he ships out of that port. Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In- addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. To Preserve a 'Lifeline', Seafarers Donate to Blood Sank 'A* Seniority Upgrader Ronnie Laner (left) and Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize make their contribution to the SIU Blood Bank by donating a pint of blood.at the SIU Medical Clinic at Headquarters. Both men know the necessity of keeping the Blood Bank as full as possible because it is a lifeline for SIU members and their families. Seafarers Laner and Mize were in New York last month completing their necessary time in the Upgrading and Recertification Programs. Nurse Cheryl Edel assists in the process. November, 1974 Page 11 �•Jf, •^ . ... ......rTI DISPATCHERS REPORT. OCTOBER 1-31, 1974 Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle 6 103 10 28 11 3 26 79 46 51 22 20 14 58 0 0 2 0 9 13 8 9 3 521 Puerto Rico .. Houston . , .. Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 f- TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore . .. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama ... Alpena .Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 21 1 7 3 1 4 10 7 9 8 10 0 12 0 2 0 1 3 2 3 0 1 106 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 18 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 0 20 66 0 13 4 0 7 25 0 10 1 1 3 8 0 7 19 0 23 48 1 10 30 0 35 7 0 2 9 0 5 12 0 3 7 0 3 41 0 11 0 2 4 1 8 3 8 2 1 1 24 9 11 21 13 25 14 8 12 9 0 13 3 3 6 85 147 402 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 12* 195 20 65 20 13 61 144 68 128 60 63 26 186 0 4 5 3 8 18 5 4 5 1,123 3 48 5 9 9 2 13 23 15 25 16 23 0 43 0 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 245 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 7 0 2 3 4 3 0 1 0 3 35 4 154 12 54 28 11 58 132 39 95 26 30 18 129 0 2 3 1 3^ 21 5 4 1 830 6 109 7 21 14 3 18 45 30 42 17 23 7 67 0 2 2 0 0 2 5 1 2 413 3 10 0 4 3 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 4 40 3 87 12 32 20 6 45 79 36 61 20 31 25 125 0 2 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 590 2 23 0 2 2 1 1 5 7 19 6 10 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 95 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 98 8 29 13 6 19 71 19 45 7 19 9 43 0 1 3 0 4 19 6 2 2 425 4 44 5 10 7 3 3 17 8 19 7 10 3 16 0 2 2 0 3 2 6 2 0 173 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 2 16 0 55 9 29 8 1 19 22 14 38 5 13 4 46 0 4 3 1 3 21 7 2 3 312 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 2 3 3 4 0 21 1 25 7 16 1 1 2 15 9 10 3 5 4 4 5 3 1 0 7 5 9 2 0 135 •r Port I ?• Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 43 4 11 7 3 18 35 21 30 8 23 11 48 0 0 ' 0 272 0 11 0 2 0 0 1 0 5 6 2 8 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 41 0 40 4 21 5 2 8 38 9 26 1 12 7 31 0 1 4 5 8 21 4 18 5 270 1,488 2 100 15 26 14 6 15 43 35 55 12 30 11 43 22 2 4 2 3 8 6 3 2 459 879 1 0 3 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals . Totals All Depts 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 7 0 38 1 17 5 2 14 29 20 30 5 15 4 24 0 1 3 1 2 11 3 6 3 234 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 0 6 0 2 1 0 24 1 26 8 6 6 2 7 12 8 10 2 9 2 3 9 I 1 1 1 4 3 1 2 125 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 30 • 0 * 18 0 * * 26 5 25 24 ' * J; 17 252 948 407 130 - 4 64 9 32 19 6 20 70 13 44 8 21 16 48 I 0 0 3 5 7 22 6 12 4 433 2,982 7 210 20 58 38 6 48 98 56 131 43 42 35 117 0 1 2 5 5 10 7 5 2 946 1,699 14 61 1 11 14 0 0 20 6 12 0 5 4 73 0 8 67 16 28 67 16 14 39 476 559 PRESroENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS €75 4 Ave, Bkiyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Midi. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. BaltimoK St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St. 14202 SlU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU(312)SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mich. 10225 W. lefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mlna 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla..2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CTTY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Uwrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415)626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gnvob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. .312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaBf. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 .(213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Jq^ ....... .P.O. Box 429 Yokohaaui Port P.O. 5-^NiiioiiOlidori Naka-I^ 2^1-91 201-7935 Ext 281 As reported at this month's general membership meeting In New York, shipping has slowed down somewhat over the past month. This Is do mainly to the rush In shipping we experience each year after Labor Day, and the fact that a number of U.S.flag vessds are laid up awaiting cargoes. The slowdown In shipping, however. Is only a temporary situation. Several ships are crewlng up this month and as usual shipping picks up around the Christmas holidays. We are also expecting a successful vote on the Enc^ Transportation Security Act late this month, which should have an Immediate effect on U.S. flag shipping. Page 12 ' Seafarers Log �Delta Brasil Pays Off After South American Run SS Delta (Delta Line) had a smooth payoff last month In New Orleans after one of her South America mns. The 522-foot long vessel has two regularnms: from ffie U^. Gnlf to West Africa, and from the Gulf to Central America and North Brazil. The general cargo ship is a floating "grocery store," and rarries types of cargo bom "sonp to nuts." The Delta Brasil was buUt in 1968 at Ingalls Shipyards in Pascagonla, Miss. She is one of five sister ships built for Delta Line that year; the others are the Delta Argentina, Delta Paraguay, Delta Uruguay and Delta Mexico. The C-2 ship has a deadweight tonnage of 13,039, a horsepower of 11,660, and travels at a speed of 18.6 knots. She carries a full crew of 39 men. The Delta Brasil (Delta Line) at the docks in New Orleans at payoff last month. Able-seaman John Klondyke gets his book back from SlU Patrolman Stanley Zeagleras Crew Messman R. B. Kelly looks on. i Cook and Baker Calvin Troxclair at work in the galley oh the Delta Brasil. Wiper Antonio Villanueva (left) and Steward Bill Marion get receipts from Patrolman Zeagler after making SPAD donation at payoff. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership.- This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ..V .•• • . • ^ - ^^FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wateris District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union itoanceSi The ('constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly JiD'ance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examiiration each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and: ^parate findings. TRtfST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Districf are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments .of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financiaj records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SIIIPFING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. November; 1974 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. . EQUAL.RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by cettified mail, return receipt requested. Page 13 �•Pi I AT SEA "Old Timers" From Virginia SS Summit Crewmembers of the containership SS Summit (Sea-Land) donated $106 from the ship's fund to Mrs. Larry B. Kelly of Fallbrook, Calif., widow of AB Larry Kelly who died in a crane accident aboard this vessel at Captain's Bay, Unalaska, Alaska on Sept. 1. SS Wacosfa After running aground off Freeport, the Bahamas, the 8,673-ton container vessel, SS Wacosta (Sea-Land) was refloated showing bottom damage, but no leaks. On a coastwise run, the crew was paid off in New York on Oct. 21. SS Warrior Following a run from Rotterdam, the crew of the SS Warrior (Sea-l,and) was paid off in New York on Oct. 23. Then the 27,135-dwt ship left for the West Coast to deliver oil to Japan. SS Overseas Arctic The SS Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) carried 50,000 tons of wheat to Chittagong-Chalna, Bangladesh this month after a payoff in New Orleans on Oct 14. Her last voyage was to Nigeria. SS Sugar Islander Sailing from New Orleans and San Francisco, the SlU-contracted SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) carried a 24,100-ton cargo to Japan late last month. SS Delta Norte Three exchange teachers from Latin America—Eduardo Taroco and Mary Rivero of Uruguay and Nelida Giacobbe of Argentina—^received a complimentary voyage aboard the SlU-contracted SS Delta Norte (Delta Line). The educators will teach Spanish history, language and culture in New Orleans high schools this term. SS Delta Argentina Another free cruise aboard the SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) went to Merchant Marine Essay Contest winner Robert T. Morgan of Gallipolis, Ohio who vacationed in Central America, north Brazil and Caribbean ports. The contest is sponsored aimually by the Propeller Club of the United States. SS Bradford Island The master of the SS Bradford Island (International Transport) received a letter of commendation and thanks from the crew for his "quick handling of a sick crewmember," Robert Lenleck, who was lifted off the ship while at sea by an Air Force helicopter. The ill seaman who suffered a heart attack was flown to a hospital in Honolulu. "Old Timers" from Mathews County, Va., AB 0. Majette (I.) and Recertified Bosun W. Meehan pose together on the Azalea City (Sea-Land) during a recent voyage. Bosun Meehan, as the ship's chairman, reported in the ship's minutes that the crewmembers of the Azalea City had read an edi­ torial in the Washington Post concerning oil imports on American ships during a shipboard meeting, and decided that "This story made the seamen look like a bunch of thieves and completely distorted the whole issue." Union Brotherhood in Action In a recent letter to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG, SIU Brother Dan­ iel D. Backrak wrote that, "... (at) Piney Point, you will see the Seafarers of the future." And this is indeed true. Union Brotherhood is a way of life at the Harry Lundeberg School. Seafarer John Rozmus came to HLSS as an upgrader to achieve his QMED. While there, he requested that, in addi­ tion to the individualized mathematics instruction he received in class, he got extra help in fractions and decimals. Trainee Gary Smuck volunteered to help Brother Rozmus, and they worked together in the evenings and on week­ ends. According to both himself and his teachers, Brother Rozmus made excel­ lent progress. In a recent letter to Mar­ garet Nalen, Director of Academic Education at the Lundeberg School, he wrote, "Mrs. Nalen, I owe you a debt of gratitude for having assigned Gary SS Arizpa After the Arizpa laid up in Port Elizabeth, N.J. late last month. Recertified Bosun Stanley J. Jandora thanked the crew for "their willing cooperation in everything." Chief Steward W. Seltzer expressed his thanks to the bosun by saying he's "one of the best I ever sailed with." SS Council Grove Coming from Yokosuka, Japan, the SS Council Grove (Cities Service) docked in Rota, Spain and Dognes, France early this month before heading for the Azores and the Gulf. USNS Maumee it was reported at a payoff in Carteret, N.J. last month that B/R Terry Ostermier was sent home ill from Rota, Spain. SS Potomac We have a bit of poetry from the SS Potomac (Ogden Marine). Chief Steward Newelle Johnson, Jr. wrote: "A beautiful woman pleases the eye, a good woman pleases the heart; one is a jewel, the other a treasure." And, "I am a strenuous advocate for liberty and property, but when these rights are invaded by a pretty woman, I am neither able to defend my money nor my freedom." Gaiy Smuck John Rozmus Smuck to help me with mathematics while at Piney Point.'! Once both men had left HLS, Sea­ farer Rozmus was able to return trainee Smuck's favor. "Last week I took a job as an oiler on an overseas supertanker called the "Overseas Arctic," Rozmus wrote. "We're on our way to Nigeria, West Africa. Gary Smuck is a member of the engine department here." Brother Rozmus became the young formertrainee's teacher while at sea. In a letter to Mrs. Nalen, Seafarer Smuck wrote, "Do you remember John Rozmus? He was going for his QMED, and you let me give him a little help in math. Well, John's on this ship now. He's a cool dude. We get along good." Success has come to both men through the highest tradition of mutual help and Union Brotherhood. Brother Rozmus is maintaining his QMED en­ dorsement to allow himself a variety of career options, and Brother Smuck has just completed upgrading to FOWT at Piney Point. SS Seatrain Maryland Seafarers aboard the SS Seatrain Maryland (Hudson Waterways) gave "an extra vote of thanks to the steward, F. Urias, for the lobster dinner and the music and news supplied in the messroom." SS Vantage Defender Crew Messman Ray Herrin was^ put ashore to a hospital on the Cape Verde Islands early last month. SS Marymar SlU-contracted Delta Steamship has chartered the C-4 general cargo ship Marymar on a one-year contract from Calmar Lines. The Marymar, laid up for over a month, is one of the seven Calmar C-4s affected by the company's cutback on intercca^tal service. The Marymar will crew this month in Baltimore and she will run from the Gulf to the west coast of Africa. Page 14 Seafarers Log 1, �In 1965 I-ASHORE ,'? meer Washington, D.C. Aerial color photography called "photobathymetry" is being used to measure ocean depths off the U.S. coasts to map nauticd charts, says the U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Survey. One aircraft and 11 ships conducted tests for several years off Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Florida Keys, Beaufort and Oregon Inlets, N.C., the Pacific Coast and the Great Lakes. A new experimental film specifically for clearer underwater detail is being tested. Portland, Me. A protest to the U.S. State Department recently by Michael Orlando, an official of the SIUNA-aflfiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union in Gloucester, Mass. resulted in the seizure of a Japanese fishing dragger's cargo and 22-man crew at a dock here. The seizure of the Koto Shiro Maru was for violating the international pact which bans foreign fishing within 12 miles of the U.S. Brother Norbert Patrick, standing, shows his new first assistant engineer's license to SlU New York Port Agent Leon Hall. After sailing with the SIU for three years and graduating from the MEBA/ District 2 School as a third assistant engineer in 1968, Brother Norbert Pat­ rick recently earned his first assistant engineer's license. A native of the West Indies, ex-Sea­ farer Patrick began sailing with the SIU in 1965 as a FOWT and within a year had earned his full SIU "A" book through the Union's "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. And though a mem­ ber of the MEBA/District 2 since 1968, Brother Patrick has maintained his book and his membership in the SIU. One of the reasons that Brother Pat­ rick feels strongly bound to the SIU and its membership is that in 1967 he was encouraged by the Union to attend the engineers training school offered by MEBA/District 2 and earn his third assistant engineer's license. To Brother Patrick, sailing since the age of 16, this was an important oppor­ tunity to continue advancing in the field he had chosen as his career while still a young man, and he elected to remain an active member of the Union. Brother Patrick graduated from the engineers training school in 1968 and began shipping as third assistant engi­ neer. Happy with his new Coast Guard li­ cense, but anxious to take his training one step further. Brother Patrick re­ turned to school in 1971 and stayed there until he had earned his second assistant engineer's license. A few years of sailing in his new position followed, and then earlier this year. Brother Patrick had accumulated enough seatime as second assistant engi­ neer to again return to school. A good student. Brother Patrick spent three hard months studying be­ fore he passed the Coast Guard exam and was awarded his first assistant engi­ neer's license last month. Now First Assistant Engineer Patrick has shipped out on the SlU-contracted Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) and will stay aboard this ship for awhile. But this active seaman's plans for the future don't end there. Never con­ tent to rest on his laurels, career sea­ farer Patrick is already counting the days left until he will be eligible to take the exam for his chief engineer's license. Transhuron Runs on Reef Off Indian Island The SlU^manned Transhuron.(Hudson Waterways) ran aground on a reef off an Indian island in September crack­ ing her hull in the process and was dam­ aged beyond repair. Twenty-eight of the crewmembers were forced to abandon ship and took refuge on the nearby island until they were brought to the mainland of India three days later. The Transhuron's troubles began on Sept. 24 when a major fire in the engine room caused all loss of power. The ves­ sel had been enroute from the Persian Gulf to Subic Bay in the Philippines with a shipment of oil. The tanker drifted for two days until she ran aground on the reef off the island of Kiltan, about 200 miles off the western coast of India. While the master and four officers remained on board, 28 crewmembers took shelter on the island. They remained there for three days un­ til they were rescued by an Indian tug (the Gaj) and transported the 200 miles or so to Cochin, India. Here is a perfect example of the im­ portance of lifeboat training. The men November, 1974 of the Transhuron were able to man the lifeboats and get to the nearby island quickly and without injury. Chief Steward Kasmirz; Lynch and Recertified Bosun Wallace Perry, Jr. were two of the SIU crew which spent three days on Kiltan. Seafarers Lynch and Perry said the conditions on the island could not be described as "luxurious." "We were housed in shacks about 12' X 12' and we got food only once a day," Lynch said. "At first they took our lifeboats and supplies, but later we were permitted to go back to the ship for more stores," said Perry. While the Gaj was taking the men from the island another tug Chal­ lenger) picked up the remaining officers from the ship. The crew had praise for the able assistance rendered by the In­ dian navy and the tugs. After being detained by the Indian government for 13 days, the crew was flown back to the West Coast by Hud­ son Waterways. The Coast Guard will hold an investigstion into the mishap. Piney Point Egyptian maritime delegate, Alfonse Sadek visited here recently on a U.N.sponsored torn of American merchant marine schools. He was impressed with HLSS and the trainees. Sadek was here as an observer for the United Nations which is building a merchant marine and maritime shoreside training school for Arab students. 12^ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Dale. Conlrtbutor's Name Address State. City. S.S. No. SPAO IS a separate setrfated furttf. its proceeds are used to rurther lis oojects and purposes including, but not limited to turtnenng irte poiilivai. social and economic interests of Seatarer seamen, the preservation and .furthenrsg of the American Merchant Mann# wtfh improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection with such objects. SPAO supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office AM contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condilion of membershipin the Union (SiUNA AGLiWD) or of employment, if a contribution »s made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO at the above ecWress. certified mail witnm thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAO to protect and further your economic, political and social Interests, American trade urrlon concepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy of our r^ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or wiii be| available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Wasnmgion. D C. 20402.1 M' Signature of Solicitor 1974 Port *2000^ WWWWWWW First Tripper Gives to SPAD Messman K. Lawdry, left, gets SPAD receipt from SIU Patrolman Stanley Zeagler at the Sea-Land Venture's payoff last month in the port of New Orleans. Brother Lawdry completed his first trip as a Seafarer aboard the vessel since graduating the Harry Lundeberg School. Our members' support of SPAD has enabled the SIU to begin the work of revitalizing the U.S. mer­ chant marine. A healthy maritime Industry means more jobs and job security for SIU members. Page 15 �I f' -I ^afarers in the LNG course at Piney Point study a detailed diagram of an LNG storage system. They are. - —— m iiTTiTniiiiwMMiTrnmMiiiii~T'-Tn-"---T:y"-'r-ii--^ structor Charlie Nalen; Seafarers William sTrulisf Bob sSskrand^SMcLandom" LNG carriers mL^ed^bylhe^S n- r — SlU-contracted th^safety s^tems^'f^^^^ - lii^-- - —"-TMlTrii Lundeberg School. uses this blueprint to explain am a If tfie SIU is to grow with the expanding American merchant marine, Seafarers will need special training to keep pace with the technological advances that are making diis expansion possible. Among the most important and complex of the new types of ships beginning to crew-np are the Liquid Natural Gas carriers. These ships are able to carry large amounts of natural gas that has been converted to a liquid state through a super cooling process. In this liquid state, the natural gas, transported at minus 260 degrees F. in special con­ tainers, occupies only 1/600 of the space needed to hold the same product in its gaseous state. The SIU realizes that these highly sophisticated energy carriers will be required to carry well trained crews that have received special train­ ing in all phas^ of operating these ships and handling their cargo. To meet this need, an LNG program has been set up at the Lundeberg School to give Seafarers in all departments the training necessary to safely man LNG vessels. The course at the Lundeberg School begins with an introduction to the chemistry of LNG and its physical properties. This section also covers the dangers of skin contact with LNG and other toxic effects View forward over an LNG carrier's five cargo tanks. Courtesy of Marine Engineering/Log '-it I #•:.• The LNG carried by these new ships will be stored in special ^^"ks llko thls 000 in Brooklyn. N.Y.. until needed during This artist's conception of an LNG tanker shows the soecial tanks that wiii carry the LNG at rnmus 260-F aSSOClatcd Wlth tlUS CargO. It then covers fire prevention techniques aboard LNG carriers and the use of special safety equipment needed to handle LNG. After this introduction. Seafarers enrolled in the course will receive instruction in the use of equipment used in pumping and storing the Shipyard workers guide the huge shell of an LNG tank into an outer shell. When completed, the unit will be hoisted into the LNG, as well as the operation of inert gas systems used to clean the tanker's hull, tanks. This section will also cover the loading and unloading pro­ cedures, and the various monitoring systems used to insure safe handling of this special cargo. The SIU's LNG program at the Lundeberg School, praised by the U.S. Maritime Administration as "one of the best examples of labor support of improved ships capabilities," is designed to provide mem­ bers of the deck, engine and steward departments with the information needed by all Seafarers who will sail aboard these vessels. To be eligible to attend this comprehensive four week course. Sea­ farers in the deck and steward departments must hold a rating in their department, and black gang members must hold a QMED rating. The LNG carriers have been carefully designed to provide safe transportation of this important cargo. By offering this LNG course, the SIU can be assured that Seafarers wiU be among the best trained m^r Coast Guard Lt.-Commander Fred Hal- back ® ^ P'"®" . Courtesv of oi Brooklyn Brooklvn Union Ilttinm Cos Company Courtesy At® fatee. Y \ LOG.) '"'•'J' conseioiB sapors manning these energy carriers of 'A gas industry representative demon- •••• (For an application to the program, see page 31 of this strates the conversion of natural gas to 'Here, shipyard workers construct a o liquid liniitH state, ctato a courtesy of Brooklyn unton cas cnhonVol LNG I Mt^ ftank. sphorical vorsen discusses the safe carriage of LNG with trainees and upgraders at the Lundeberg School. rfV ' pi®i Page 17 |i':i .Pi,,:- 'j — —L-j—ip r �r-' The Back Stobber •, :• rr'r'-. A Threat to Freedom An organization exists in this country today which presents a real and serious threat to the U.S. labor movement and the millions of American workers it represents. The organization calls itself Ameri­ cans Against Union Control of Govern­ ment (AAUCG). Its ulimate goal is the destruction of the basic principles—the right to organize and the right to strikeupon which the American labor move­ ment was built. Americans Against Union Control of Government, invariably, are those in the upper class of business and political so­ ciety—^people least in need of union rep­ resentation and best in a position to benefit by breaking the back of the labor movement. They have been trying to get their "message" to the general public through widespread letter writing cam­ paigns initiated by well-known figures in business and government. A typical AAUCG letter claims that because of the political activities of labor unions "freedom's days are numbered." Labor, they say, will accomplish this coup on democracy by working for a "veto-proof Congress that will push for "further regulation and strangulation of private business, and expansion and en­ forcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act." . These letters of course neglect to say that it was the American labor movement that ended the slavery of seven-day work weeks, sweat shops and abusive child labor. Coal miners no longer have to "seU their souls to the company store," and American seamen are no longer under­ paid, overworked, second class citizens. In fact, it is the American labor move­ ment, through its years of work, that has elevated the standard of living for the working man in this country to the high- I '"f est in the world. This doesn't sound much like a threat to freedom. In the political arena, the goal of the labor movement is not a blind "veto proof Congress. Labor's goal is, though, an openminded Congress that has the best interests of the working man at heart and the courage of conviction to vote accord­ ingly despite outside pressures. In the area of business, labor does not advocate over regulation or strangula­ tion. However, business must be regu­ lated by the government to prevent the price gouging and windfall profit making that took place during last year's energy crisis at the expense of the American consumer. Turning to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, AAUCG claims this also is a threat to freedom. OSHA is a law which regulates and enforces safety standards in work areas. Violators are not prosecuted, though, unless unsafe conditions are not corrected. Safety costs money; that is what AAUCG protests. Welreceived our son Paul^Septeml^rcbi;^ of l.og yesterday. Imagiiie ;my husband's surprise when he read page 12 and read that tte 55 Punuwu was fomerly the SS Marine Jumper. me to explain. When our son eOm. pleted the l^c course at the Lundeberg School in Scptci^berv 1973, he si^ed on Xhe Panama ea a w^r, and sah^ on it before he returned to Luhdeberg to upgmde as an oiler, i \ My husband had a long voyage on the Marine Jumper hmk ! in 1947 as an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. He boarded her at Yokohapia, Japan, travelled to Shanghai, China, the island of Ceylon, through the Suez Canal to Bremerhaven, Germany and then to Staten Island, New York. To think that 26 years later our son sails on the same Ship. How often docs that happent Of all ships that fiy the U^S. flag, it really is something for such a coincidence. We niust write Paul and tell him. He's oh the Alaska now. Thank you for letting us share this bit of nostalgia with yto Mrs. Edhitt htajss ' i . ^ i ^ A ' . I am 55 years old and have been sailing with the SiU for over 20 years. I've yelled about the Union as much as ahyone, but after Cphun^ is all about, I think that the training and upgrading here is the best thing the SIU can do for its young members. Some day you young fellows will realize it yourselves. Keep up the good work! Fmggam FineyPoimrMd. ' ;A % V' Nw.mtwtm , Velum^XXXVI, N«. 11 ' ffliilBltfiMlllt'ateTjIMI ' ' t^Uvt'catnin Ucsi~r, vt th» tn» oeaforent North Americ* - • AFt-CIO Paul r . (momotioRiiii union of inline Are?<e«nf Cal Tannai. Btamhe Vict'-fimsidmt Earl Shopard, Vicd-Pmsleftnl Jos DlGiofplc, Soc/etary-Tteasmr Lindsay Vfifllems, Vice-Pfasldent Frank Orozak, Vica-Pfesidam Paul Drozak, Vica-Prasident fHibtlshed monthly by Seafar«r« International Union. Atlantic. Uulf. Uakcs and inland Watisra OletWct. AFtiOSO 676 Fou.-t,". Ayanita, Brooklyn, NiY. 11232. Tel. 499,$^: Saeond oiBse poatasa paid at Brooklyn, N.Y, ' ' Page 18 "" y- ^ •'lijM': ... i - There does exist a real and serious threat to freedom in this country today, but it does not stem from the American labor movement. It is the i^UCG and organizations like it that have adopted the policy of 'profit over people' that is creating the crisis. - The SIU, along with the entire Amer­ ican labor movement, will fight these or­ ganizations on any front they choose. Seafarers can join in this fight simply by their continued support of SPAD. AAUCG correspondence usually con­ tains apologetic passages like: "Frankly we were reluctant to add to your burdens —^realizing that you may very well have the inclination to toss this letter and its enclosures into the trash can." We fully agree. The trash can is just where it belongs. 'K. • U Seafarers;Log �m Years, Plus, At •m 5. From Antwerp to Brussels by Fast Train, To Catch the Cooks Bus Tour of the Town, Where they took us to Laacken Palace, Then, to Waterloo, where J^apoleon Acted IVe Rambled and Gambled All Over the World, Had Sweethearts In Every Port, Spanish, German, French and Greek, > Girls ot Byery Sort. % 'Mi: London, Liverpool and Belfast Of Course, Dublin, Glasgow, Bristol too. Yes, I Saw them Folks, Many Times, While Sailing on the Blue. ^Fve Ccrtaihly Seen Most of the Sights, That Most of the Salors Have Never Seen, And After Thinking it over Several Times, It Seems to me, Just a Dreain. 3. Le Havre, Antwerp and Rotterdam, In the Twenties, and Thirties, Was Nice, You Had Your Fun, Lots of it, ^4?orReaUy Nothing, Just Be Nice. 4, B. Bremen, Hamburg and Danzig But I Realize You Have Just so much Space, ; . Were Tops of most of the Men, ' ' . After That, It Makes the Bucket, Called Waste. ^ You Made your Trip, Then came back Again, / So, Fll Say Adieu to my old Shipmates and Friends, "She" was Waiting, Thai's Sure, She was Your Friend. This is jnst a God-Bye, and Not The End. St. Marks Cathedral and the Grand Canal, , 35. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Too, . ' Pve seen them all, and then some more, , Wpe Sailing on the Blue. ° V • ' Man is but 3 symbol Clay in the Master's hand He comes into a troubled world i.^here he alone must make his stand. IL . , Each one has his purpose , ,* lie it large or small • Some fall by the wayside WhUe others stand proud and tall. .. . ^ ^ m-msm ! Sp try and makp a go pf life^ No matter what your birth ,, , Always do the best you can For your days are numbered on earth. , ; V. - Sometinies wc make decisions And unknowingly hurt a friend But life is an uphill struggle Try and do the best that you can. . > , . . „ . , .~ • - You can take all my worldly possessions Everything I obtained from the start ^ But J will go fight on For I have the love of the Lord m my heart, .v November, 1974 - . ^ -i , Of the people who pass this way • soufinthi to say., X. • ss ' , And when this life has ended And you are reborn again You will be judged by what you did And how you treated your fellow man. \TL If I should die tomorrow . I can truthfully say, I tried 1 really did the best I could And I have uotliiiig to hide.,, ^ VIIL So please try and sec my purpose . . In these few words cff rhyme Fori may die a pauper, Yous=a.Iwa^bornbe£oremytin«, " ^ Not all can be a leader . For God has made it so Man strives to make life better ' :. ; But there must be followers you know. . I saw the Acropolis of Athens, And It's Ancient Relics, Too, The Olympic Stadium and Others, Yes, Again, WhUe Sailing theBlue. iilLi I Could Go On Writing Like thisfor Days With Never the Same Line Twice, SajdngHdW Wonderful it W itie Seeing Such Wonderful Places, People, So Nice •7f s sit. Paul's Cadiedr^, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament and British Museum, I've Stood at their Doors and Pondered, Still Seems to me Only a Dream., ' 'J Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa, Was Really Traveling First Class. For a Few PesetasJ Franc? I iras. You Could Live It Lfp, What a Gas. {Eric Hoffman has sailed many SlU , , ifftips as cook. He is losing his leg but ^ ' hopes for an artificial limb and to abletoretitrntoseaJ ableto return to sea.) I saw a crippled robin Whose limb was marred . -(By some callous child Who can beforgiven.) This lovely bird Balancing not well In the grass. Flew to the safety of a leafy tree. Yet even this familiar habitat Could give him no comfort. ThenLeaving earth below. This red-breasted bird Flew up, and up, and up, 1 :> » Injured limb tucked Into soft underbqdy. T saw him not again. . And yet I choose to believe . Ml® \ , . .. • s That^ somewhere, somehow The good Lord breathed strength ^ Into the brave fluttering breast, ' The white ship in the harbor lay. Serene and resting from her woe. Ambitious to be underway. - At once, I came with heart aglow. My hours of peace were all too few / as wind and wave together reigned,\ ; \ the beaches soon were lost to view, ,\ th^te, even though and saii strained. "^ limb, r. mm oaii and Oi-m mizzen masts were yvwxw oxxcxxxxwva. The bird could rest Alofr the stays, the sounds of gale And find his food. were spirits raging thru the m;^t: tuw ».v.Aye!and caity food and life aboard became a fight. , . po his young— Mv life will alwavstemoest be. If male robins do such things. And also sing— Hrobinsdosuchthmgss Best wishes, Eric,\ -.'v .-.v.^ . "Thirsty" • • •" , ^ ^ ^ Attention Soaferers: J. Lewis ^ ® Ml .... ROeilB to EdltOl^ ..y; •I' Page 19 �>jrf" New SlU Pensioners fSK: Heniy T. Buckner, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as an AB. Brother Buckner had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Hampton, S.C., he is now a resident of New Orleans, Lawrence F. McGlone, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a bosim. Brother McGlone is an Army veteran. Born in Philadelphia, he is now a resident of Tuckahoe, N.J. Raymond L. Penry, 72, joined the. SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Perry was bom in Maiden, Mass. and is now a resident of Houston. Charles Dixon, 65, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Dixon had sailed for 38 years. A native of Florida, he is now a resident of Tickfaw, La. with his wife, Estelle. Bias Torres, 56, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Torres was bora in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. with his wife, Matilde. Oliver M. Ames, 68, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Ames is a native of Michigan and is now a resident of Deland, Fla. with his wife, Edith. ;; Alver Stenman, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Stenman is a native of Ash­ land, Wise, and continues to be a resident there. Stanley R. Yodris, 66, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Yodris had sailed for 46 years. Born in Balti­ more, he is now a resident of San Francisco. George L. Bales, 63, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 44 years. Brother Bales is a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Louisiana, he is now a resident of Mobile with his wife. Alma. Antero M. G.<ispar, 64, joined the Union in 1955 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Caspar had sailed for 45 years. Born in the Philippines, he is now a resident of Teaneck, N.J. with his wife, Circe. Lester J. Mahaffey, 63, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Mahaffey had sailed for 45 years. A native of New Or­ leans, he is now a resident there. Daniel B. FItzpatrick, 48, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother Fitzpatrick is an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Massa-' chusetts, he is now a resident; of Dorchester, Mass. i; Newton A. Huff, Jr., 55, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Huff had sailed for 37 years. He was bom in Mississippi and is now a resi­ dent of Slidell, La. with his wife, Christina. Miguel C. Llovet, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Llovet was bom in Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Ponce, P.R., with his wife, Petrin. Willis A. Harper, 57, joinediiti^ SIU in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Haider was a veteran of the Army Cbas|t Artillery Corps in World War ILj"" was bom in Camden County, and is now a resident of Norfolkli M;, Howard E. Kight, 54, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1951 last sailing as an oiler aboard the SS McKee Sons (American Steam­ ship). Brother Kight is an Army vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Mary­ land, he is now a resident of Char­ lotte, N.C. William R. Heischman, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Heischman is a wounded Air Force veteran of the New Guinea campaign in World War II. A native of Bellevue, Ohio, he is now a resi­ dent of Frankfort, Mich. Arnold Kunnapas, 59, joined ttie Union in 1944 in the port of l^ew i York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Kunnapas had sailed for 40 years. Born in Estonia, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is ifoyii a resident of Teaneck, N.J. with his , wife, Martha. i ,';, 1st Check for Lakes Pensioner MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York ... .. Dec. 2 Philadelphia . .. Dec. 3 Baltimore .... .. Dec. 4 Norfolk .. Dec. 5 Jacksonville .. .. Dec. 5 Detroit .. Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Houston .... .. Dec. 9 New Orleans . .. Dec. 10 Mobile .. Dec. 11 San Francisco .. Dec. 12 Wilmington .. .. Dec. 16 Seattle .. Dec. 20 'i. -r SIU pensioner Howard Kight (right) accepts his first pension check from Union representative Roy Boudreau in the Detroit hiring hall last month. Page20 , Columbus ... Chicago ..;., Port Arthur . Buffalo . -. St. Louis .... Cleveland .. J . Jersey City .. . Dec. 21 .Dec. 10 .Dec. 10 .Dec. 11 .Dec. 12 .Dec. 12 .Dec. 12 Deep Sea , :iBU / i ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 ... 2:30 p.m. .,, ... 5:00 p,m. . ; 7:()P;pi!h;f ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. 1,,..; 7:{)6p;m;' ... 9:30 a.m. ... —5:00 p.m. .... ;. .;7:00 p.mi! ... .... 2:00 p.m. ... • • •• ' '• ' • *.'-1 •• • ,• {.f y':yi ... 2:30 p.m. ... ~ ... .... : — .,. .. .,5:00 p.m.' ... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. . i.... 7:bb pjihi; ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m;'...Q!': ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ,... ... 2:30 p.m. . . ! ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... .v.' — ••• ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... • • • '•» •r. ,. ..1:00p.m. ' ...... 5:00 p.m. ..... i 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ,..... 5:00 p.m. .'v November; 19743' �TT Brooklyn Pays Off In Finart, Scotland The SlU-contracted supertanker IT Brooklyn, the largest merchant vessel ever huilt in the United States, paid off in Finart, Scotland Aug. 30. SIU Representative Jack Caffey was sent from New York to service the vessel which is pres­ ently on a run between South Africa, the Persian Gulf and Northern Europe. The Brooklyn may eventually carry foreign crude to the U.S., hut this will not be possible until offshore deepwater ports are built in this country. The Brooklyn, one of the first vessels to receive govern­ ment subsidy money under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, was built at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard by members of the SlU-aifiliated United Industrial Workers. The TT Brooklyn tied up at her berth In Finart, Scotland. If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—^the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to liiake a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must he licensed or bonded and you may never he able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive HLSS Graduate Richard Smith, right; will get some good steward department experience aboard the Brooklyn with the help of veteran SIU Chief Steward Jimmy Bartlett. life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Above photo was taken by a TT Brooklyn crewmember while the ship was anchored at an offshore port near Durban, South Africa. Helicopters are uded for emergency services for the crew, as well as deliveries of stores and mail. From the left are TT Brooklyn ship's committee members, Cecil Martin, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Robert Lasso, ship's chairman; Jimmy Bartlett, secretary-reporter; A. LaFrance, deck delegate, and I. Solomons, engine delegate. November, 1974 Page 21 �r Digest of SlU :! • /5 > ii • i i -I Ships' Meetings V. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), September 23—Chairman F. Boyle; Secretary S. J. Davis. $58 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. H. Wallace; Secre­ tary D. G. Chafin; Educational Director W. L. Holland. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Yokohama. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), September 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director Carroll. $55 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port SM Juan. VANTAGE HORIZON (Vancor Steamship Co.), September 1—Chair­ man J. E. Tanner; Secretary J. B. Har­ ris; Educational Director J. E. Bailey; Steward Delegate William Johnson. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. • TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 1—Chairman Paul L. Whitlow; Secretary F. Fletcher; Edu­ cational Director H. Hunt; Deck Dele­ gate Bernard Shultz; Engine Delegate Leon Fountain; Steward Delegate Jo­ seph Roberts. Request that all prewmembers attend shipboard Union meet­ ings. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all departments for their fine co­ operation. Next port Guam. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), September 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Perry Greenwood; Secretary C. E. Bell; Educational Di­ rector Schineder; Deck Delegate S. Wolfson; Steward Delegate William Goff. $225 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate G. R. Speckman; Stew­ ard Delegate E. Tinsley. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to the movie projec­ tionist for a job well done. Next port Seattle THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), September 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Wardlaw; Secre­ tary J. W. Sanders; Educational Direc­ tor C. C. Lial; Deck Delegate C. Pryor; Engine Delegate D. May; Steward Dele­ gate V. Barfield. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Savannah, Ga. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers Inc.), September 22—Chair• man T. Price; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director D. K. Kelley; Deck Delegate E. J. Rokicki; Engine Delegate Charles Smith; Steward Dele­ gate A. Z. Deheza. Some disputed OT in- engine . and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. Next port inPanama. Page 22 Robert Toombs Committee i'v-" i" Ship's committee members on the 7?oberf Toombs (Waterman) pose for a photo in the crew's mess when ship docked at the Bayonne, N.J. Army Terminal last month for a payoff and sign-on after a 30-day coastwise run. Committee members are, seated from left: Joseph Spirito, steward delegate; T. DeLoach, chief steward; E. L. Odom, deck delegate. Standing are G. W. Anderson (left), engine delegate, and Jack Nelson, ship's chairman. The Robert Toombs was headed for the Middle East, with scheduled stops in South Africa, Ethiopia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran and India. BROOKLYN (Andep Shipping Co.), September 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director D. Orsini; Steward Delegate Cecil H, Martin. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Kharg, Iran. CHICAGO (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 22 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ovidio Rodriguez; Secretary F. Vega; Educational Director Radam. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship), September 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Hodges; Secretary J. F. Castronover; Educational Director Rodney Dell. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Panama. BRADFORD ISLAND (Interna­ tional Ocean Transport Corp.), Septem­ ber 15—Chairman G. Ruf; Secretary Nicholson; Educational Director J. Bodgett. A vote of thanks to the Cap­ tain for his quick handling of a sick crewmember who was taken off the ship at sea by Air Force helicopter and sent to Honolulu. No disputed OT. Tele­ gram from Paul Hall on Senate pas­ sage of oil bill dated September 7,1974 received and posted. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Puerto Rico. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), September 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director W. Fitz­ gerald; Deck Delegate H. Hansen; Steward Delegate Jose Chacon. $19.29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun George Burke; Secretary Jose Ross. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), jSeptember 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jan Beye; Secretary S. Piatak. Chairman stressed to all crewmembers the importance of donating to SPAD. $14 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Telegram from Paul Hall on Oil Im­ ports Bill was read and discussed and noted again how contributions to SPAD help to pass this and other legislation in Washington. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to the movie projectionist. Next port New York. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), September 15—Chair­ man L. Reek; Secretary W. Benish; Deck Delegate John McLaughlin; En­ gine Delegate Kevin Conklin. $25 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to Paul Hall for a job well done on the Oil Bill. Chairman noted that this was made possible by donations to SPAD. Next port Seattle. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 8—Chairman W. H. Butts; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Director H. Duhadaway. Radiogram re­ ceived from Paul Hall on Oil Bill and posted on the bulletin board. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the messhall and pantry clean during the night. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Edu­ cational Director S. Senteny. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on upgrading and the benefit to all crewmembers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), September 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Charles D'Amico; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. W. Zeller. Held a discussion on the oil bill. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotterdam. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship Co.), September 22—Chair­ man Robert Johnson; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director J. Bussell. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence observed for all our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 22-—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector Robert C. Miller. A new water cooler was put on board and the air conditioner was fixed. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Genova, Italy. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways Corp.), September 8—Chairman P. Scrmyk; Secretary C. L. White; Stew­ ard Delegate Frank LaRosa. Chairman suggested to all crewmembers that it is necessary to donate to SPAD. Some disputed OT in engine department. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SUAMICO (Hudson Waterways), September 8—Chairman J. Bertobno; Secretary L. Bennett. $26.10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port San Diego. LOS ANGELES (&a-Land Service), September 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. James; Secretary R. O'Con­ nor. $103.50 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Suggestion was made that money be taken from the ship's fund for library books. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine Inc.), September 15—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Director D. Dizon; Deck Delegate Charles T. Scott; Engine Delegate H. R. Newell. A vote of thanks to all departments for a job well done. $42 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Read communication from Paul Hall on the oil bill. Everything running smoothly. Next port Singapore. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), September 29—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose Gonzalez; Secre­ te . O. Vola. Chairman held a discussion on crewmembers donating to SPAD and the importance of safety aboard ship. Vote of thanks to the crew for keeping mess halls and pantry clean. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port San Juan. Official ship's minutes were also ceived from the following vessels; , WALTER RICE MISSION SANTA INEZ SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND MARKET SEATTLE • BOSTON ARTHUR MIDDLETON BETHFLOR LYMAN HALL CANTIGNY BALTIMORE SEA-LAND G ALLOWA1 Seafarers Log �ANNUAL REPORT RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Be^nning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) For the fiscal year ended Aprfl 30,1974 I ' UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 loth Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Add!«ss of Fund) to the of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information u to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer to Page 4 under the heading, "Additional Information Is Available". CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) ..." $ 2,097,337.73 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $2,097,337.73 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 38,127.98 (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Incoine from Investments \ 38,127.98 4. Profit on disposal of investments 2,002.17 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Coliection expense recovered 172.54 (b) Interest on delinquent accounts 70.47 243.01 (c) Total Other Additions $2,137,710.89 7. Total Additions DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 1974 (178,152.78) $ 364,771.51 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance , Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or . Seiparately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Pl?iia for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail ' bf administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. -If'ayirientii or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Piaft- Bthefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d)' Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ..... (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions; (Itemize) (a) Provision for uncollectible contributions .. (b) (c)' Total Other Deductions i 16. Total Deductions $ 542,924.29 2,137,710.89 2,315,863.67 ASSETS End of Reporting Year Item 1. Cash $ 78,610.90 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 309,191.94 (2) Other (Specify) Due from other funds; exchanges 1,665.67 (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings and Loan Associations 378,640.06 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common i (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal 64,990.28 (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages i 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured i 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income 4,573.67 (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net 826.31 8. Total Assets $ 838,498.83 LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Unpaid claims (not covered by Insurance) Accounts payable Estimated liability for future payment of benefits Due to other Funds Other Liabilities (Specify) Unapplied contributions Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 382,996.00 15,151.78 5,940.00 62,262.55 7,376.99 364,771.51 $ 838,498.83 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE $1,717,647.78 ' 176,723.88 121,606.78 5,889.07 9,382.18 18,980,85 26,876.44 1,335.99 17.00 REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—^Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. and 138,217.19 322,305.50 Trustees of the Fund and , affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. Employer trustee 99,186,51 99,186.51 $2,315,863.67 Page 23 �Hie SlU-contracted USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) had a twomonth payoff last monffi at Carteret, NJ. i^er retuming from Europe, South America and Trinidad, and coming up the U.S. coast with a stop at PIney Point, Md. She also fre­ quently makes trips to both die Arctic and Antarctic regions. The 620-foot long tanker was built In 1956 at the Sun Shipyards In nilla- The USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) at the docks in Carteret, N.J. last month for a two-month payoff. I II Abie-seamen M. S. McDuffie, left, and D. Ellette carry acetylene bottles ashore at the GATX docks. Able-seaman James Camp, left, and OS Frank Rediker, right, at work on the deck of the Maumee while AO Ray Bunce looks on. .Wiper Doug Wolcott had been on the • Maumee for three months when she paid off iast month. A native of San Francisco, Brother Wolcott made his first trip aboard the ship after gradu­ ating from Piney Point earlier this year. The 19-year old Seafarer, who was getting off the vessel for a short vacation, hopes to catch a ship to the Far East oh his next trip. He will re­ main in the engine room. Three members of the Maumee's steward department pose for a picture in the ship's galley. They are, from left: Cook and Baker Francisco Monsibais, Jr.: Third Cook Warren Cassidy, and Chief Steward Vasser Szymanski. 8IU Patrolman holds shipboard meeting with crew of Meumaa M they await two-month payoff, Crew Messman Larry Artrip works In the galley. Brother Artrip, a recent graduate of Piney Point, had been making his first trip, A 19-year old native of Norfolk, Va„ Seafarer Artrip had been aboard the vessel for two months; he was getting off for a short vacation on the beach. Seafarers Log .•i ''•Vf.-riV';'. �he AAaumee Comes Home to Payoff in Carteret ^elphia, Pa. She is owned by the Davy's Military Sealift Command ^nd operated for the Navy by Hudson i^aterways. The Maumee carries dif|erent types of fuel including jet pro* Dulsion fuel (|p-4 and jp*5) and Navy listillate. A steam turbine vessel, the Mautee has a dead-weight tonnage of !h,875. She has a horsepower of 10,460 and a speed of approximately 18 knots. In addition to the veteran iiieinjers of the SIU crew, led hy Recerti­ fied Bosun J. R. Thompson, the Maumee has aboard her three recent graduates of the Harry Lundeherg School making their first trip. The three novice Seafarers are BR Boh Birdwell, Wiper Doug Wolcott and Crew Messman Larry Artrip. During her two-month tr^, the I Maumee docked in Trinidad and at ' ports in Scotland, Spain and South America. After paying off at Carteret she was scheduled to run coastwise calling at Port Arthur, Norfolk, Jack­ sonville and Houston. QMED Allen Spell (left) turns-to, relieving QMED Charlie Able-seaman Ray Bunce turns valve on Maumee's deck. Callahan. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid BR Bob Birdwell relaxed in the crew's mess when the Maumee docked in-Carteret. A native of Lex­ ington Park, Md., he graduated from the nearby Lundeberg School in Piney Point recently and caught the Maumee when she docked at Piney Point last month. Sept.26-Oct. 23,1974 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death « In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Personals Jack Richard Utz Please contact your wife at #331-14 Jung Reem Dong, Seoul, Korea. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Tran.sfusions ..; Optical Tom Smith, Kashshong, Taiwan Please contact Martin Jarvis as soon as possible at 123 Second St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. 94105. Stanley S. Tomes Please contact Rueben Belletty as soon as possible at 614 Phillip St., New Orleans, La. 70130, or call 522-1695 at night. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums Salvador Ramirez, Jr. Please contact your father as soon as possible at 206 West Barbara St., Harlingeh, Tex. TOTALS . Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan, Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation • • ^ Amount YEAR TO DATE 13 736 276 13 5 5,745 1 200 5 140 6,484 2,817 156" 43 72,986 14 2,138 253 368 60 108 11 2 127 MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 43,000.00 $ 736.00. 828.00 736.77 934.76 45,960.00 231.10 4,513.19 279.10 383,595.88 6,484.00 8,451.00 21,729.22 4,918.26 583,888.00 3,821.50 48,702.54 12,565.50 4,367 701 1,260 217 36 1,509 67,748.21 2,234.68 12,930.45 3,300.00 107.00 2,728.56 878,168.80 22,758.76 160,327.40 57,734.75 2,542.65 32,214.25 5 125 109 12 77 — 4 1 1,916 94 1,615 1,179 125 607 5 27 10 16,779 15,000.00 "15,987.09 3,264.32 1,453.00 1,430.40 — 1,515.15 450.00 13,025.30 277,000.00 247,309.40 44,061.69 16,510.25 13,364.15 330.75 6,654.51 2,616.86 120,488.60 13 81 3,556.56 28,662.87 9,932 2,263 791 12,986 113,643 19,989 10.350 143,982 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM James Edward Hughes Please contact your sister as soon as possible at the Religious Education Commission, 63.64 North Sheridan Rd., Chicago, 111. 60660. James Elrod Please contact Miss Opel Gordon as soon as possible at 3030 South Bannock St., Englewood, Colo. 80110. Number ^ 2,984,901.59 241,949.64 4,812,969.50 536,971.36 407,536.77 5,449,171.18 $1,186,457.77 $13,247,042.27 V Page 25 November, 1974 'l . ,1. -'V ' l' , �I '.Ff; Jfi, • >; • ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30,1974 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) •I r 275 20di Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) . to the 'I 'ij 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. PART IV—-SECTION B TfJp- File No. WP-222 427 Name of Plan United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan For Year Beginning May 1, 1973 and Ending April 30,1974 CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 974,868.25 b. Employee c. Other (Specify) Total Contributions $ 974,868.25 d. 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies 3. Receipts From Investments: $ 67,264.72 a. Interest 17,895.32 b. Dividends c. Rents _ d. Other (Specify) 85,160.04 Total Receipts From Investments e. 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest $ 1,269,884.76 b. Sales to others 1,269,884.76 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) $ b. Other (Specify) Exchanges, misc., other plans $ 95,211.93 95,211.93 Total Other Receipts c. Total Receipts $2,425,124.98 6. CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers 9. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 585,689.92 43,266.37 b. Not on interest c. In office $ 628,956.29 Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 861,473.70 861,473.70 b. Other obligations Stocks: a. Preferred $ b. Common 725,411.33 725,411.33 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $... allowance for depreciation Interest and other investment income due and accrued 17,745.45 ' Other assets (List each separately): 7. Contributions receivable 155,395.23 8. 9. 10. Total Assets $ 2,388,982.00 LIABILITIES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... 169.50 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 11,414.44 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Unapplied contribution 3,113.18 16. Due to other Plans 3,108.04 17. 18. Total Liabilities 17,805.16 19. Balance of Fund 2,371,176.84 20. Total $ 2,388,982.00 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost oi' present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 26 •>r STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AlVD DISBURSE 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 157 and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained ' Fund 43,056.77 Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc­ tors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: a. Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 23,754.44 b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) ... 2,908.34 c. Taxes 2,291.10 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 12,785.98 e. Rent 5,039.90 f. Insurance premiums 280.93 g- Fidelity bond premiums 54.00 h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) Tabulating, Emp. Ben., Office 51,273.86 98,388.55 i. Total Administrative Expenses Purchase of Assets: a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest $ (2) Purchased from others 1,627,771.36 b. Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest (2) Purchased from others 1,627,771.36 c. Total Purchase of Assets Loans (Money loaned) Other Disbursements: (Specify) a. Exchanges, misc., other Plans $ 100,301.09 b 100,301.09 c. Total Other Disbursements Total Disbursements $1,869,517.77 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS ' ;7:- . and. Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee. �Robert E. Lee Completes 3 Month Maiden Voyage r—" -J.'^7^ • Two good views of the LASH contalnership Robert E. Lee, tied up at the Washington Ave. wharf in New Orleans after completing three-month maiden voyage. Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson, standing, squares away dues with New Orleans Patrolman Stanley Zeagler. To the left is steward department member Ed Fuselier. The SlU-contracted LASH/contalnership Robert E. Lee came into the port of New Orleans early last month to complete a three-month maiden voyage to ports on the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and In India. The Mideast will be her usual run. On this trip, she refueled In Durban, South Africa on her way back to the States. Waterman officials commended the SIU crew for their ''skill and professionalism" In running the vessel on Its maiden voyage without any problems. The Robert E. Lee, along with her slstershlps, the Stonewall Jackson and the Sam Houston, was built under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Because of the 1970 Act, Waterman was able to build her new LASH fleet and compete effectively with the foreign-flag operator. The fouryear old Act, spearheaded through Congress by the SIU, has paved the way for the U.S. to re­ gain her once worldwide leadership In merchant shipping. Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson, Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, Able-seaman W. Adams, and SIU Representative Tom Gould (I. to r.) discuss sections of the contract and their interpretations. Cook and Baker Billy Wells prepares lunch in the Robert E. Lee's ultramodern galley. Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, center, gives SPAD receipts to Robert E. Lee Crewmembers Jimmy Jone^ left Joe Galliano, second from left, and Jimmy Garner, right. It was our members strong support of SPAD which enabled the SIU to get the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 enacted in Congress. November, 1974 Members of the ship's committee are, from the left: Tony Novak, engine delegate; Ed Fuselier, steward delegate; William Adams, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, ship's chairman; Harris Patterson, educational director, and James Sumpter, secretary-reporter. Page 27 �Jflllill OfUilltlllTS Pensioners and Dependents Must Apply for /Medicare by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Each month the SIU Social Security and Welfare staff receives many in­ quiries regarding SIU pensioners, their dependents and Medicare. In answer to these inquiries, I would like to remind SIU pensioners that, under the provisions of the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan, both they and their dependents must apply for Medicare as soon as they are eligible to insure adequate coverage for medical expenses. Any Seafarer 65 or older, any Sea­ farer's dependent 65 or older, or any pensioner who has been receiving a dis­ ability award from Social Security for two years is eligible for Medicare. To apply, you must bring proof of date of birth and your Social Security - card to your local Social Security office three months before you turn 65, during the month you turn 65, or during the three months after your 65th birthday. If you do not register during this sevenmonth period, you may only apply for Medicare during the open enrollment period held each January, February and March. Those who enroll during this period are not covered by Medicare un­ til the following July 1. Pensioners should note that the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan re­ quires that all eligible pensioners and their dependents must submit medical bills to Medicare for payment before submitting the unpaid balance of these bills to our welfare and pension plan. The LOG Gets Around Waiting in Yokohama to ship out on the Bienville (Sea-Land), Seafarer John Curlew is given the latest LOG-by Keiko Nakategana, an SIU secretary in the Japanese port. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., BrooUyn, N. Y. 11232 * I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—^please put my name on your mailing list iPrlnHn/ormalton) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailmg label front last issue received. ADDRESS CITY Page 28' STATE. ZIP. Francisco F. Argenal, 53, died aboard the SS Pennmar (Calmar) off San Francisco on Sept. 20. Brother Argenal joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Born in Honduras, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Ella. SIU pensioner Calvin S. Hettinger, 47, died on Oct. 4. Brother Bettinger Joined the Union in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif, in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He was an Army veteran. A native of New York, Seafarer Bet­ tinger was a resident of Long Beach, Calif, when he passed away. Surviving is his mother, Ethel of Mexico, N.Y. Howard L. Collins, Sr., 56, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the Clarksburg (W. Va.) Veterans Hos­ pital on Aug. 26. Brother Collins joined the Union iii the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he was a resident of Baltimore . when he died. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Clarksburg. Surviving are five sons, Larry, John, George, Howard, Jr. and Daniel and a stepson, Paul C. Kalleel, all of Clarksburg. SIU pensioner .Marion Luksa, 75, succumbed to a heart attack in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on Oct. 7. Brother Luk­ sa joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native of Austria, he was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. when he died. Interment was in Princess Ann Memorial Gardens, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are a son, Gerald of the U.S. Army's 41st Field Artillery Group stationed in West Germany and a daughter, Mrs! Helen M. Smith of Portsmouth. Wetsel A. Stickler, 37, drowned in the Mississippi River when he apparently fell off the towboat Meece while she was towing a barge near Ridgley, Tenn. four miles south of the Tiptonville ferry on Mar. 16. Brother Stickler joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1967 sailing in the engine department for the American Commercial Barge Line and the Inland Tug Co. He was a native of Hamlin, W. Va. and was a resident of Gallipolis, Ohio. Burial was in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Pt. Pleasant, W. Va. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; four sons, Wetsel with the U.S. Army in Korea; , Gregory of Pt. Pleasant; Tracy and An­ thony of Ypsiland, Mich.; a daughter, Elizabeth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oma G. Stickler; five sisters, including Mrs. Regina K. Stowers of Pt. Pleasant and two brothers. Stanley F. Sek, 44, died aboard the SS Sea-Land Producer on Sept. 16. Brother Sek joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1965 sailing as a chief cook. He was a post-war Navy vet­ eran. Born in Buffalo, he was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash, at the time pf bis death. Surviving are his widow, Ann of Wayne, Mich.; two stepjsons, Robert and Edward Lewis and a sister; Mrs. Helen Wallace of Elba, N.Y, . SIU pensioner Julius Smyfhe, 68, passed away on Oct. 11 in Tampa. Brother Smythe. joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. A native of New Or­ leans, he was a resident of Mandeville, La. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Pauline. Worley E. Wilkin­ son, Jr., 46, died on , Sept. 13. Brother Wil-. kinson joined SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a pumpman. He was a post-war Army vet­ eran. A native of Alva, Okla., he was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash, at the time of his death.. Surviving are his rnother, Mrs. W. D. Austin of West Covina, Calif, and a daughter, Mrs: Irene Anthony of Lynn•J wood. •• ' • ' . ' i ' i. ' ' J: Ignatius P. diomes, 79, passed away on Dec. 20, 1973. Brother Gomes joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was born in British Guiaha„ South America and was a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Hilda. . J 1 y George L. Clay­ •a ton, 48, passed away J] on Oct. 18. iSrother 2 Clayton jbineJ ;the, r SIU in the port of Baltimore in sailing as a chief eli , frician. He was ^ a Navy veteran' of World War II. Born in kidgeley, W. Va., he was a resident of BaltjmPre when he died. Surviving aire his, VvidoW,' Marjorie and tW6 sons, George,' jV! and' Eugene, all of Baltimbrei ti-i '• MA H Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD ^eafaiers Log ;• �Joseph Kordich, 60, died of acute pul­ monary edema in the Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Del. Brother Kordich joined the _ SIU in the port of ; New Orleans in 1961 fep sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 32 years and Was a Navy veteran of World War ir. A fiative of San Pedro, Calif., he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Burial was in the Green Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, San Pedro. Surviving are a brother, An­ thony; a sister, Katie and a half-brother, John Vitalich, all of San Pedro. Peter P. Gaivelin, j 60, passed away on •July 29. Brother Gaivelin Joined the ' SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing the steward department. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Hawaii, he was a resident of San Leandro, Calif, when he died. Surviving are his widow, Laura and two daughters, Sally and Mrs. Julie Delk of San Leandro. Peter W. Gerardl, 43, succumbed to a cerebral hemorrhage in Moutonboro, N.H. on Aug. 20. Brother -Gerardi joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1962 sailing as a third cook. He" was a post-war veteran of the Navy. Born in Maiden, Mass., he was a resident of Everett, Mass. at the time of his death. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Surviving is his mother, Rosa of Everett. Deimar B. Crafton, 61, succumbed to kidney disease in the New Orleans USPHS hospital on Nov. 30, 1973. Brother Crafton joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1973 sailing in the steward department for the American Steamship Co. He was born in Holcomb. Mo. and was a resident of St, Louis at his death. Interment was in Coming (Ark.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn of Toledo, and two sisters, Mrs. Belle C. Blanton of St. Louis and Mrs. Lillian Pulliam of Toledo. SIU pensioner Joseph E. Cantin, 75, died on June 24. Brother Cantin joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailiiig as a bosun. He had sailed for 38 years. A native of Holyoke, Mass., he was a resident of Inglewood, Calif, at his death. Surviving are two brotliers, Joseph of Winter Haven, Fla. and Ronald of Inglewood, and a sister, Mrs. \ Lillian Gridriod of Cornwells HeightsyPa. Drew C. Gay, 47, died of cardiac fail­ ure at sea aboard the SS Ultramar (Westchester Marine) off the coast of Kobe-Osaka, Japan on June 12. Brother Gay joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native of Brooker, Fla., he was a resident of Grange Park, Fla. at his death. Interment was in Orange Park. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; a son, Jesse, and a daughter, Anita. November, 1974 PhiUp L. Martin, 31, died in Rotter­ dam, the Netherlands on Sept. 8. Brother Martin joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1968 sail­ ing as a QMED. He was a Navy veteran and was a HLSS upgrader last year. Bora in Portland, Ore., he was a resi­ dent of Vancouver, Wash, when he passed away. Burial was in Vancouver. Surviving are his widow, Marilyn; his father, Charles of Vancouver and a daughter, Julie Ann. Winfred S. Daniel, 52, succumbed to a gastrointestinal hem­ orrhage in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 16. Brother Daniel joined the Union in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 25 years and had received a personal safety award in 1960 while on the SS De Soto. Bora in Burke County, Ga., he was a resident of Waynesboro, Ga. when he died. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery, Waynesboro. Surviving are his mother, Myra; two sons, Walter and Thomas and two daughters, Myra and Toni Ann, all of Waynesboro. IBU pensioner Jo­ seph P. Wojciechowsld, 64, passed away on July 28. Brother Wojciechowski joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Charles H. Harper Associates Towing and Lighterage Co. since 1936. Bora in Maryland, he was a resident of Balti-mo're when he died. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Estelle. Kentis (Kurts) K. Binemanis, 60, ex­ pired from a liver ail­ ment in the USPHS Hospital, Galveston on Aug. 8. Brother Binemanis joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and had been sailing as a QMED. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1959, was on the Vietnam run in 1967, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a member of the Nor­ wegian Seamen's Union from 1936 to 1951. Born in Riga, Latvia, he was a resident of Houston when he died. Bur­ ial was in the Forest Park East Ceme­ tery, Houston. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a stepson, Charles P. Banga of New York City. SIU pensioner Otto L. Nitz, 85, died of an accidental head injury in Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Mich, on June 8. Brother Nitz joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing as a wheelsman. He was a member of the ISU in 1936-7. A Michigan native, he was a resident of River Rouge, Mich, at his deatb. Interment was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Alpena, Mich. Surviv­ ing are his mother, Minnie of Alpena; a sister, Mrs. Mithilda Phillips of River Rouge and two nieces, Mrs. Naomi Tersinar and Helen Hube, both of Dearborn. IBU pensioner Thomas K. Engles* bee, 64, died of heart 5 " failure in the Ashtabula (Ohio) Hospital » on July 21. Brother mm Englesbee joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula in 1961 sailing as a tugman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. and Merritt, Chapman and Scott. A native of Ashtabula, he was a resident there when he passed away. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ashtabula. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ruth K. Andrejack of Ashtabula and Sarah. Joseph M. Daly, 48, died in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 10. Brother Daly joined f the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1971 sailing as a fire1 man-watertender. He ™. was on the Vietnam run in 1973 and was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of San Fran­ cisco, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving is an aunt, Katherine Kenney of San Francisco. Jacob N. Fritzler, 56, succumbed to a gastrointestinal hem­ orrhage at home on Sept. 28. Brother Fritzler joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as afireman-watertender He had sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Fritzler was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a post-war veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was born in Spokane, Wash, and was a resident of San Pablo, Calif, when he died. Cremation took place in the Fairmont Memorial Park, Martinez, Calif. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Mrs. Inez M. Fritzler of San Pablo. SIU pensioner Samuel N. Hurst, 70, died in a hepatic coma in the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Jesup, Ga. on Oct. 2. Brother Hurst joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Born in Appling County, Ga., he was a resi­ dent of Jesup at the time of his death. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. G. (Sarah) Stephens of Odum, Ga.; a brother. Jack of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Lula H. Tyre of Jesup, and an aunt, Nettie I. Pye of Wayne County, Ga. SIU pensioner Edward J. Noouey, 53, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Meadowview Hospital, Secaucus, N.J. on Apr. 10. Brother Nooney joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. He attended the HLS-MEBA District 2 School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1968 graduating as a third mate in the deck officer training course. Seafarer Nooney was a veteran of the Army Engineers Corps in World War II. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Jersey City. Surviving is his mother, Josephine of Jersey City. SIU pensioner Charies A. Moss, 75, died of a heart attack in the Thomas Jeffer­ son University Hos­ pital, Philadelphia on Nov. 1 1, 1973. Brother Moss joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 47 years. Seafarer Moss attended the 1970 Pen­ sioners Conference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Rhode Island, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he passed away. Interment was in Forestdale Cemetery, Maiden, Mass. Sur­ viving is an aunt, Josephine Roblee of Everett, Mass. SIU pensioner Frederick B. Oliver, 75, passed away on Oct. 16. Brother Oli­ ver joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of the British West Indies, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., when he died. Surviving are his widow, Aga­ tha and two sons, Theodore and Ernest. . SIU pensioner Juau Villa Santamaria, 68, expired while on vacation visiting his sister in Spain on July 11. Brother Villa Santamaria joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He received a personal safety award in 1960 while aboard the SS Fairport. Bora in Santa Eugenia de Riveira, La Coruna, Spain, he was a resident of Kearney, N.J. at the time of his death. Burial was in Spain. Surviving are his widow, Leontina of La Coruna, Spain; a brother, Antonio of Kearney and a sister, Maria Villa Santos of Chacin-Palmeira, La Coruna. Robert M. Werkau, 53, succumbed to cardiac arrest on the way to the Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, 111. on Sept. 13. Brother Werkau joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1973 to 1974 and the Chicago Towing Co. from 1952 to 1973. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Chicago, he was a resident of Oaklawn, 111. Inter­ ment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Ever­ green, 111. Surviving are his widow, Elaine; three sons, Robert, Daniel and Kenneth, and four daughters, Darlene, Linda, Alice and Doris. Walter Conley, 62, succumbed to a cerebral artery thrombosis in New Or­ leans on Sept. 18. Brother Conley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Kentucky, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Antoinette and a step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn V. Ringe. Page 29 �sssra ' w. - » V. . N Welding Course On today's ships, many jobs re­ quire a knowledge of bnmingnnd welding. In response to Ibis need, the Harry Lnndeberg School offers a course in welding every other two-week period. During this two-week course, practical on-the-job training is stressed. Students work on various projects and the different types of welding joints used, depending on the desired finished product. Tliese projects must be completed before certification can be issued. Welding techniques are taught on modem, up-to-date equipment, with safety procedures emphasized. An instractor is in attendance at all times to give individualized at­ tention so that each student will be thoroughly qualified to perform his duties aboard any U.S. vessel. The course is open to all men who have a rating in any depart­ ment. The next course will be taught Nov. 29. High School Program is Available to All Seafarers Twenty six Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and yon will be given a GEO PieTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literatnre; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg SchooL (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation lees paid in fulL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name. Address. Last grade completed. (City or Town) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 30 v;,ii, Through HLS Program Seafarer Receives High School Diploma Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti, who came to Lundeberg School originally as an upgrader, last month achieved his GED diploma with test scores which were exceptionally high. Brother Poletti, who is the twentysixth Seafarer to receive his diploma through the HLS program, is a native of La Spezia, Italy. He grew up in post­ war Italy and went to sea at the age of 13. "My main problem areas in getting ready for the GED test were math and English grammar," said Brother Poletti. ' "I was used to the decimal system rather than fractions and, of course, grammar is difficult even for people who have spoken English all their lives." Brother Poletti credits the individual ized instruction he received at HLS for a large part of his outstanding success in the GED program. Seafarer Poletti became a member of the SIU in 1967 and a quartermaster in 1972. He learned of the GED pro­ gram in 1974 when he came to the Lundeberg School to prepare to achieve his full book through the SIU's *A' Seniority Upgrading Program. At that time, he took the pre-GED test and scored very well. The academic staff at the school encouraged him in his desire to earn his diploma, and after achieving his full 'A' book, he returned to HLS and enrolled in the GED pro­ gram. "I really love sailing," said Seafarer Poletti, "and I can't wait to get back to sea. But now that I've got^y high school diploma, I may go to junior col­ lege in a few years. I'm really interested in electronics, and I'd like to take some courses in that. Then I'll have a back­ up career for my retirement. Thanks to the SIU and the great work it's doing at Piney Point, there's a whole lot of new options and opportunities for me and for all Seafarers." The Harry Lundeberg School's GED Program is open to all Seafarers and trainees who come to the school and do not have a high school diploma. Lffepmii, FOWT, Weiding, and: nil atewara Dec. 26 , QMED, Ufcboirt. and aU Steward D<#at<nKB( Radi^i inn. 9 Qnadte-^ and all Ste,^^ Da- Jan. 13 3HI1.23 .Book No.. (Street) Seafarer Plerangelo PolettI receives Individual help in mathematics from math teacher Jean Polack. Brother Poletti is the twenty-sixth SIU brother to earn his GEO diploma at the Harry Lundeberg School. He recently received hiS;^ full 'A' book through the SlU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. (Zip) m,6 ".Feb. 20 .-.QMED,Lffehoat,Aomaei»iraH,a^^ DMED, Lifeboat, aiding, and aU Stewaid jMar.3 /MWa 6 —— XOTE: TMdateandcoutoeatosiibjfM:ttodi^(^atattyliiii^ . . SeafarersLog �Dock Dopsffmenf Upgrading QnariermasieT 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Scaman AMfSe—M ' 12 iBonths—<ny waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. ^ physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more tliM 20/100=:r-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20. and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as^an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) Abie"ScaHMui—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wii^r or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.). FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Jihiior En^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (w|io hidds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2.' Have Six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QME0—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri,cian. Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer. Junior Engineer, Machinist, . Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. I Must^tow evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of f he following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Ehgineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or I^ck Engine Medhanic. , WehUng '^ 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPO 1. BoghsBpenoiinel must be QMBD—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hdd a rating. jPumpman (Special) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading AwlrtrotCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three montbi seatime. Cook and BakCT t. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certihcate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as CocSHlRMSaker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion ' from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. B BBS ^^B ^^B BB BMB BBB BBB BBB W SBB IBB ^BB MB ^^B ^BH BBM BN HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. -Telephone(AieaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (State) (City) Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: DECK • AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman JlatingsNow Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ENGINE • • D • • • • -Age. (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) STEWARD • Assistant Cook QMED • Electrician FWT • Cook & Baker • Dk.Eng. • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Oiler Dk.Mech. • Pumpman • Steward Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder LNG-LPG • Pumpman (Special) RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD PORT. DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE J>ATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 WS'mgM: Upgrade for Job Security November''l974;^''' Page 31 �«assssi-:.^„ rj- '• • Official pubUcatien of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantle, Onlf, Lakes anS Inlaiid Waters District. APL-CIO I: n "" a ./ Irifoi'mBJtiOTy Because of the Seafarer's many pressing responsibilities in the performance of his job at sea^ in upgrading his skills and in meeting the continually rising cost of living, less urgent responsibilities are many times overlooked, yet they are none­ theless extremely important. When a Seafarer ships out, he will frequently neglect to leave with his wife or dependents certain information absolutely necessary in filing a claim for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Without this information, the SIU is forced to hold up payment of the claim because of tight New York State regu­ lations governing welfare plans. This can cause serious but unnecessary financial burdens on a member's family while he is at sea. Before shipping out, be sure you supply your wife or de­ pendents with the following information: your book number, social security number, the ship you will be sailing, and the names and dates of ships sailed during the last calendar year. This simple act will alleviate some frustrating problems for your family in filing a claim during your absence. The BIU printed over a year ago convenient cards entitled "Information for SIU Dependents" containing open spaces for the information mentioned above. The cards, obtainable at any SIU Hiring Hall, should be filled out and given to your dependents for easy reference. If you are already out at sea and think your dependents do not have the information, get a card from the ship's chairman and mail it home immediately. It will keep things running smoothly at home while you are away. Wlttil^jvu? Dependents -ri � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: DEMOCRATS POST BIG ELECTION GAINS NEW PENSION LAW'S PROVISIONS AIRED SHAPING OUR OWN FUTURE SIU UNIFIES LABOR SUPPORT FOR OIL IMPORT BILL 50% OF TONNAGE LOST IS IN RUNAWAY FLEET LAKES SEAFARERS RATIFY NEW CONTRACT NORFOLK MEMBERS HAVE INFORMATIONAL MEETING EACH MONTH BLACKWELL PREDICTS 300 NEW SHIPS BY 1985 ARBITRATOR RULES MONEY DUE UNION AND CREWMEMBERS PENSION LAW'S PROVISIONS BOSUNS AT HLSS TAKE RED CROSS FIRST AID COURSE WW 2 PW ESCAPEE, MOVAL, GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA DELTA BRASIL PAYS OFF AFTER SOUTH AMERICAN RUN UNION BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION NOW 1ST ASSISTANT ENGINEER TRANSHURON RUNS ON REEF OFF INDIAN ISLAND THE LNG TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL: SEAFARERS SECURE JOBS FOR THE FUTURE A THREAT TO FREEDOM TT BROOKLYN PAYS OFF IN FINART, SCOTLAND EUROPE TO SOUTH AMERICA AND UP THE EAST COAST, THE MAUMEE COMES HOME TO PAYOFF IN CARTERET ROBERT E. LEE COMPLETES 3 MONTH MAIDEN VOYAGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SEAFARER RECEIVES HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA LEAVE WELFARE CLAIM INFORMATION WITH YOUR DEPENDENTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 11 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/73e4f27f2dfb1641f930a4b0c3a7e1c1.PDF 8eeeec517303e893b4c874426b1d344e PDF Text Text �Labor-Management Committee on Economic Policy Established I SIU PrKident Paul Hall has been ap­ pointed by President Ford to serve on the White House Labor-Management Committee as one of seven representa­ tives of labor. This committee was created at the end of the White House Summit Con­ ference on Inflation held in Washington, D.C. last month to act as a balanced advisory committee to President FordIn announcing the panels' establish­ ment, President Ford said the commit­ tee will "help assure effective collective bargaining, promote sound wage and price policies, develop higher standards of living, boost productivity and estab­ lish more effective manpower policies." As one of the seven labor represen­ tatives, SIU President Hall is in a posi­ tion to watch and help formulate national economic policies that could affect labor, and more specifically, mari­ time labor. Among the other labor leaders join­ ing President Hall on the LaborManagement Committee are; Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO; I. W. Able, president of the United Steel workers of America; Mur­ ray Finley, president of the Amalga­ mated Clothing Workers of America; Frank Fitzsimmons, president of the • International Brotherhood of Team­ sters; Leonard Woodcock, president of the United Automobile Workers, and Arnold Miller, president of the United Mine Workers. Coordinator of the 15-member Com­ mittee is Dr. John C. Dunlop, professor of economics at Harvard. Prior to the White House Summit Conference attended by President Hall, SIU President Paul Hall, center, was among the nation's top labor leaders who presented the trade union vievypoint at the economic summit conference called by President Ford In Washington last month. From left are: AFL-CIO President George Meany, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland; Hall; Plumbers Union President Martin J. Ward, and Cloth­ ing Workers President Murray H. Finley. a series, of "pre-summit" conferences were held by leaders from various seg­ ments of the nation's economy. The purpose of these pre-summit meetings was to gather hard data and proposals to present at the President's summit. SIU President Hall attended two of these "mini-summit" work sessions—a meeting in Washington of labor leaders and a meeting of transportation indus­ try. spokesmen held in Los Angeles—to help work out anti-inflationary strate­ gies that could be presented at ^e main suqimit conference. Offering a proposal to help reverse the nation's Matipnary shipping poli­ cies to the mini-summit conference of transportation industry leaders. Presi­ dent Hall submitted that "the govern­ ment's role should be, wherever pos­ sible, to create the climate in which United States industry, predicated upon capital investment in the United States, can operate profitably." "As a natural consequence," Hall continued, "this will attract investment capital, creating jobs and the produc­ tion of new and more efficient plants and equipment. More jobs, greater pro­ ductivity, and a home-based capability will increase U.S. tax revenues. We think the time has come for broad-scale adoption of bilateralisdiin ouLsMpping policies whereby the'Uhited SJales and its trading partners can share equally and substantially in the carriage of goods shipped between them, with the balance available to third flags. These are directions that merit careful con­ sideration in the effort to beat the infla­ tion problem." By attending these snmmit meetings and serving on the newly created LaborManagement Committee, President Hall can act as a maritime labor watch­ dog and Seafarers can be asStared that their interests will notimjiKtiy shffer in the nation's attempt tootrii hafldtion. .riT- the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: We Must Continue to Work Politically •r.cr; Paul Han r The United States is presently facing three very pressing economic issues^ the impact of inflation on the American economy, the measures that must be taken to halt the cancerous growth of in­ flation, and the steps needed to turn the tide on unemployment and get the eco­ nomic juices flowing again. As a part of his overall program to fight inflation. President Ford conducted a series of economic summit meetings last month—attended by representatives from a cross section of American labor and industry—^to discuss problems and solutions to the nation's economic situa­ tion. At the conclusion of these meetings, the President then appointed seven rep­ resentatives of the labor movement, in­ cluding myself, and eight spokesmen from industry to the White House LaborManagement Committee to continue to advise him on economic policy. My participation at the summit con­ ferences and on the White House Com­ mittee gives me the opportunity to fairly > present the many problems facing the American maritime industry, and to dis­ pel the misconceptions—^brought about by a wave of propoganda by the multi­ national oil companies—^that the na­ tion's progressive maritime programs are inflationary. In their attempt to gain virtual monop­ olistic control over the nation's oil sup­ plies, the multinational oil companies— the biggest offenders of sound economic policy—have been successful in stifling progress in the maritiihe industry for much too long. A strong nation must command a competitive merchant ma­ rine to remain strong economically, and sound in regards to national defense. Despite oil company opposition, we were victorious in taking the first step for maritime revitalization with the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This bill has created thousands of jobs in our nation's shipyards, and already American Seafarers are filling new jobs aboard the vessels built under the Act. Now, with the progress we have made on the Energy Transportation Security Act, we are on the verge of breaking the multinational monopoly for the first time. Final enactment of this bill will create an estimated 225,000 man years of em­ ployment for the American maritime worker in shipyards and on Americanflag v^sels, as well as curbing the na­ tion's dangerously growing deficit of trade. Thousands of tax-paying Americans, with real purchasing power^ working in shipyards and on ships is TOuh&icdnomic policy. Thousands of Americans, unemployed and collecting government funds, can only increase the nation's economic plight. Discusions dt the economic meetings in Washington, D.C. have directly influ­ enced President Ford's economic pohcies, and will influence how Congress will vote on these policies. • The work of the White House LaborManagement Committee will signifi­ cantly influence Congress concerning new or still pending le^lation, such as the oil bill, vital to the maritime industry and the thousands of Americans em­ ployed by it. We have achieved many important victories in Congress in the, past few years alone. And, we'have achieved them by participating in all phases of the na­ tion's political arena. To reach our ulti­ mate goal of a completely i^vitahzed, globally competitive merchant Biarine, we must continue to do so.i Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fbu'rth'A^iBniidr'hi-^klyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class po^ge paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVL No. 10. October 1974. ^ Page2 j . % ,iadaIjT; �I f •I Conference Version Passed in House, Awaits Senate Vote • Oil Bill Compromise Reported Out by Conferees The compromise version of the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act of 1974, after being reported out of the joint Senate-House .Conference Com­ mittee, was passed by the House, 21940 this month, despite an attempt by Rep. PierreS. Dupont (R-Del.) to block its passage. The Senate, however, is not expected to vote on the compromise version until after Congress'month-long election recess which ends in midNovember. The compromise version of the oil bill needs the approval of both the Sen­ ate and House before it can be presehted to President Ford. This bill provides that 20 percent erf the nation's petroleum imports—^includ­ ing crude oil and residual fuel oil—will be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The im­ port quota requirement will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and to 30 percent in 1977. to Begin On Pension Act Starting with the NoTemher issue, the LOG will run a series of articles completely outlining in understandable language the terms of the new Pension Re­ form Act of 1974 and how it affects the Seafarer. The hill, signed into law on Labor Day, is extremely com­ plicated and the Union's le^l staff and the Trustees of the SIU's Pension and Welfare Plans are presently working on it to see exactly how it will af­ fect the membership. Basically, though, the Pen­ sion Reform Act guarantees, through vesting and funding, that all American workers receive their rightful pension benefits when they retire. The'measure, which had been passed in slightly different versions by both the Senate and House earlier this year, had been sent to the joint Conference Com­ mittee to work out a compromise ver­ sion. When the compromise came before the House, Rep. Dupont attempted to stall the bill by challenging an amend- Octobar, 1974 ments, promoting our national security, benefiting the consumer and taxpayer, and helping to improve our marine en­ vironment." Representative Glenn Anderson (D-Calif.) ''We have been working very dosely with the President's advisors mid we have taken out the provisions that were objectionable and I diink the White Honse will support the hill." Rqiresentative James Grover (R.-N.Y.) ment added to the original bill by the joint committee. The House, however, failed to back Rep. Dupont, and his challenge was defeated 95-216, forcing him to abandon his effort to return the bill to the joint committee. Though Rep. Dupont's attempt to sidetrack the oil bill was thwarted, op­ ponents of the bill have not given up their last minute assault on the measure. It is expected that when the Senate re- f convenes after the election recess. Sen. Carl T. Curtis (R-Neb.) will mount a campaign, similar to that of Rep. Du­ pont's, to stall the bill. Realizing that the oil lobby will not cease in its attempt to block the passage of this important bill, the SIU is watch­ ing the measure's progress closely and will keep its forces mobilized until the bill is signed into law and its provisions implemented. Suamico Centerfold taiiuiah Rescues 256 Page 7 Schuyikiii rescues tug crew .'...PagelS Training and Upgrading . Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ......Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Steward ends 46-year career Page 9 210 Seafarers gave $100 or more to SPAD in 1973 Pages 24-25 Carter Braxton deck gang Page 15 Final Departures Pages 28-29 New SIU pensioners .-.. .Page 20 Seafarer upgrades academically and vocationally ...Page6 " - fj <T am aware of the years of woric that have gone into the perfection of this legislation. This is a good hill, and I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on what is before us today —the. conference report on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." Representative Thomas Downii^ . (D-Va.) INDEX Legislative News Oil bill reported out of conference committee .. Page 3 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Headquarters Notes • , column Page 8 Membership meeting in San Francisco .Centerfold New ships mean new responsibilities .......Rage 18 Generai News SIU President Hall appointed to Labor-Management Committee Page 2 President's Report .Page2 AFL-CIO N.Y. state convention endorses Carey .Page3 Shipping Dispatchers Reports .... .Page 22 Ships' Digests .........Page 12 Ships'.Committeeg.^. Page 4 ~ R6a-Z.a/7(y/?esot;rce ..,. .Page 13 "This timely piece of legislation has indeed multi-benefits to our Nation, not only by strengthening our merchant marine, hut also by stimulating employ­ ment, improving our balance of pay­ •. H The September class of bosuns and upgraders attending the Recertification and 'A' Seniority Programs at Piney Point were in Washington during the time the oil bill was debated and voted on in Congress. Here they pose on steps of the Capitol with Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco (front, far left). From the left, front row: Upgraders William Farmer, Stephen Frost, Bosuns Jim Foster, Tony Palino, J. Allen, Mack Brendle, Jacksonville Patrolman Tony Aronica and Bosun Roy Meffert. Second Row, Houston Patrolman Sal Salazar, Bosuns Vincent Grima and Cyril Mize. Third row, Bosun P. G. Wingfield, Up­ graders Leroy Tanner, Robert Rodriguez and Bosun Nick Bechlivanis. Back row. Bosun Arne Eckert, New Orleans Patrolman Tom Gould, and Bosuns Ole Olson and Rich Newell. N.Y. State AFL-CIO Endorses Hugh Carey for Governor The New York State AFL-CIO en­ dorsed Democratic gubernatorial can­ didate Hugh L. Carey for their state's top political post at its 17th Constitu­ tional Convention Oct. 3-5,1974 at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, N.Y. The convention's 1,800 delegates, representing nearly two million organ­ ized workers of the state's approximate 105 international unions and their lo­ cals, gave Carey—a 14-year veteran of the U.S. Congress—a 90 percent man­ date. Speaking to the convention prior to his endmrsement, the Brooklyn con­ gressman lauded the historic efforts of labor in its fight for social justice for all Americans, singling out labor's key role in achieving equal rights for minorities and women in the hiring practice, and in the passage of the Pension Reform Act, signed into law on Labor Day. Carey aflfirmed, however, that the labor movement must continue its vital work for social justice by "leading the way" in the fight for a national health insurance program, housing, and in­ creased aid to senior citizens. He said that in the past, labor has always been suct^ssful in their fights "by standing together," and that this success will continue "by eliminating fights between us by fighting for all of us.' Pages �V ' t\ h '• The Committee Page Sea-Land Resource Seatrain Louisiana •1 \ Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes, right, is heading the deck department and serving as chairman of the ship's committee aboard the SL-7 containership Sea-Land Resource. The ship, on the European service, paid off at Port Elizabeth Sept. 5. Committee members are, from the left: Richard Risbeck, engine delegate; M. Love, deck delegate; 0. K. Parker, educa­ tional director; J. P. Lomax, secretary-reporter; Gene 0. Sivley, steward delegate, and Recertified Bosun Drewes. As with all the SL-7's, the Resource carries 1,094 containers at a top speed of 33 knots. Azalea Ci Recertified Bosun William Meehan, seated right, is heading the deck gang aboard the SlU-manned containership Azalea City. Photo was taken on coastwise run enroute to payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Standing from the left are committee members 0. Scott, secretary-reporter; R. Corobel, stew­ ard delegate, and R. Burns, deck delegate. Kneeling, is O. Krogly, educa­ tional director. Built in 1943, the Azalea City'was a pioneer in containerized shipping being converted in 1957 at the Mobile Ship Repair Co..in Chicka­ saw. Ala. Boston Committee William Kleimola, right, a graduate of the Bosun's Recertification Program is sailing bosun on the containership Boston, operated by Sea-Land. Serving on the ship's committee along with Brother Kleimola are, from the left: James Keno, secretary-reporter; Gene Dakin, deck delegate, and John Griffith, edu­ cational director. The 497-foot long Boston, capable of carrying 360 general cargo containers, is on a coastwise run. Filling out ship's minutes after conducting Union meetirig at sea aboard the Seatrain Louisiana are ship's committee members, from the left: J. Johnson, steward delegate; L. Snodgrass, deck delegate; R. Thomas, secretaryreporter; A. Austin, engine delegate, and T. Richards, ship's chairman. The vessel crewed up last May in Oakland and since then has travelled nearly 15,000 nautical miles going to the Far East, back down through the Panama Canal to Europe, the Middle East and are now enroute to Pusan, Korea. From there, the committee reports the ship will head back to Oakland to complete an around-the-world voyage. Photo was taken by crewmember Bob Tallman. Jacksonville Committee Off another good coastwise run, the containership JackshnVHle ipald off at Port Elizabeth on Sept. 19. Committee members are, from the left: H. A. Galicki, secretary-reporter; W. H. Butts, ship's* ctiairman; Curtis Dicote, engine'delegate; Geb Morah, deck delegaie, and David Van Horn, educa­ tional director. Originally built in 1944, the former Af/ssvor?, Sp/s/Tp.was con­ verted for container carriage in 1968 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, Tex. At 11,601 gross tons, the Jacksonv/V/e carries 332 containers. o/ Rose City Committee n; Heading the deck crew of the containership Rose City, operated by SeaLand, is" Recertified Bosun Guillermo Castro, standing Ifift. Serving-along with Brother Castro on the ship's committee are: Raymond Taylor, standing center, secretary-reporter, and standing right, C. S. Bohannon, engine delegate. Seated is Robert Anderson, deck delegate. Usual run for the Rose City is intercoastal. The 685-foot long containership can carry 602 general cargo containers with capacity for 63 temperature controlled units. , .r . Page 4 Seafarers Log �T f' 1' f i In MSC Falcon Takeover / i, L .ir Seafarers to Get Money Due Them The SIU will be notifying crewmembers from the four Falcon tankers taken over by the MSC last March of money due them under a recent settlement ordered by a labor arbitrator. The Sea­ farers eligible for compensation under the settlement are those released by Falcon without the full 90 days notice stipulated in the Union's tanker agree­ ment. This means that crewmembers of the Falcon Lady, Falcon Duchess, Falcon Countess and the Falcon Princess will receive compensation for the 90 days following the notification to the Union of the tak0i^fe«f^c Mar. 13, since the MSC replaced the SIU crews before the end of the 90-day period. The labor arbitrator has also ruled that the operators of the four Falcon tankers must include payment of over­ time in computing the damages to be awarded the SIU and the ship's crewmembers. In a "supplemental opinion" that clarified points in the "original opinion" which was contested by bodi Falcon and the SIU, the arbitrator stated, "Overtime maritime premiums," in the type of employment "engaged in by these (the Falcon) crews, is an estab­ lished part of the work week or day and one cannot realisticaiiy compute the loss of pay in their positions without including such regular and expected payments over the base rate." The arbitrator therefore concluded that Falcon must include the overtime pay in computing damages to be paid to the SIU and crewmembers released by Falcon after the MSC takeover. Although the Union has succeeded in receiving compensation for the loss of these jobs to the membership, the SIU still contends that the takeover of these four tankers by the MSC is an attempt by the Navy to move into the private sector of the merchant marine, and can only damage the nation's com­ mercial shipping industry. New Men Await First Payoff Left to right, new Seafarers Charlie Smith, saloon messman; Jim Mathia, crew messman and Lee Selico, pantryman, wait in the Sea-Land Resource's mess for their first payoff. All three had just completed the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. when they shipped out on the Resource, an SL-7 containership. .-T ii ji Higfi Court Will Hear Foreign-Flag Picketing Appeal Lakes Seafarer Upgraded to Mate Second Mate Wally Watkins, who sailed with the SIU when he was an ableseaman, upgraded to licensed deck officer by attending the nine-week pro­ gram at the joint SlU-AMO upgrading school in Toledo, Ohio about three years ago. Brother Watkins, a resident of Alpena, Mich., sails on the Great Lakes freighter Paul H. Townsend (Huron Cement). Lawyers representing the Committee of American Maritime Unions will argue an appeal before the U.S. Su­ preme Court on Oct. 21 in a suit against the Mobile Steamship Stevedore Asso­ ciation of Mobile, Ala. concerning foreign-flag picketing. The case involves the Committee's contention that it has the right to picket foreign-flag ships and their practice of paying low wages to foreign crews, and that the National Labor Relations Board should have jurisdiction in decid­ ing the matter. Two lower Alabama state courts had ruled in favor of the Association by declaring that the courts have jurisdic­ tion in the matter because foreign-flag ships are involved. The Committee maintains that the NLRB should have jurisdiction because the Association is not foreign. Earlier this year the Supreme Court decided to grant the Maritime Com­ mittee a hearing on its appeal to over­ turn the lower court rulings. The Committee also maintams that the picketing is legal urder the guarantees of the First Amendment of the Consti­ tution. The Maritime Committee had 60 days (from the time the Court decided to hear the case) to file a brief stating its position. The Association had 60 days to reply to the Committee's posi­ tion, and then the Committee had a 30 day period (as the party filing the ap­ peal) in which to respond. Earlier this month the U.S. State Department, which is not involved at all in the dispute, filed a brief with the Court supporting the Association's position. The Maritime Committee has objected to the State Department inter­ fering in something which doesn't con­ cern it, and also claiming that its brief was filed too late. A Court decision on the case may be announced around the beginning of next year. FOWT Is a Stepping Stone To an Engine Room Career The flrfeftiah, oiler, Watertender rat­ ing is aii essential stepping stone to a young Seafarer wishing to build a career in the engine room. A Lundeberg grad wM^ only three months seatime (six months seatime for non grads) is eligible to take the FOWT course, which is offered at the School each month. FOWT is the most basic engine room rating, and it is an absolutely necessary one if a Seafarer is to continue upgrad­ Under the supervision of Lundeberg Instructor Jack parcell, right, FOWT Upgrader Bob Welker changes sprayer plate on burner tip in the engine room of the SphoplJs .?Hip,rDaun//e?s. October, 1974 ing to QMED, the most important un­ licensed rating for a black gang mem­ ber. And, because of the radically changing engine rooms in the U.S. mer­ chant marine's new automated ships, the QMED rating is becoming more and more important in securing a job aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. Besides the educational aspects of the FOWT rating, it is also a higher paying position aboard ship than wiper, and it offers a Seafarer increased oppor­ tunities for shipping. Upgrading is the name of the game in our changing maritime industry. So, when you become eligible for FOWT, or for any of the SIU's many upgrading programs, apply and participate. FOWT Upgrader Ed Washington lights off boiler in engine room of the Daunt­ less. The FOWT rating is a stepping stone to a career in the engine room. Pages t T "t. •ft. - 1 •} ^1 <1 �W"-:? "-i 'r i Seafarer Roy McCow/ey '*•:» .4 -s: Upgrades Academically and Vocationally Forty-eight-year old Roy McCauley, who sails as an engine department elec­ trician, successfully completed his QMED examinations at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and in conjunction with his studies in the school's upgrading program, he also completed his GED examination, there­ by achieving his high school diploma. Brother McCauley learned about the Harry Lundeberg School through the SEAFARER'S LOG and decided that it could offer valuable assistance in his efforts to upgrade. "When I arrived at the school and found the GED program was avaiilabie," he said, "I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. I ' had been interested in achieving my high school degree for some time." When Seafarer McCauley came to the Lundeberg School, he scored well on a pre-GED test and the HLS staff en­ couraged him in his desire to work for his high school diploma. "The staff were just wonderful," he said. "They were especially helpful to me in English, science and math." I McCauley is originally a native of Marion, and later Demopolis, Ala. After completing the eighth grade he dropped out of school because, "I felt I could do Seafarer Roy McCauley studies with Science teacher Cindy McCall in prep­ aration for his GED exams. For Vacation Pay One of the most important benefits a Seafarer looks forward to receiving is his vacation pay. Yet, a surprising number of members do not fully understand the rules governing the submittance of discharge papers in order to collect vacation benefits. To clarify the rules, here are three regulations covering discharge papers and vacation benefits contained in the SlU's Vacation Plan: I I said^. "I always go back there whenever I am in the States." Brother McCauley's seafaring travels have undoubtedly been a great aid to him in his academic advancement. He spent the last year in the Far East in­ cluding Japan, Korea, Okinawa, and Hong Kong. Before that he spent a year in the Middle East. McCauley also credits the Lundeberg School as a significant factor in his suc­ cess. "The entire atmosphere of the school encourages the students to want to learn more and more—to pick up new and useful information and develop new interests. Its benefit to me has been really beyond measure." Unclaimed Wages Submit Discharge Papers Within One Year % k ..as well by going to work." He has lived for several years in Baltimore, Md. where he worked as an aircraft elec­ trician. "I still call Alabama home," he • Applications for vacation pay must be submitted within one year of date of discharge. • If the applicant is on Articles at the time of expiration of a prior dis­ cbarge, he has ninety (90) days within which to file for this prior time from the date of the current discharge. • If, however, be should sign on another ship at a subsequent date, but prior to the expiration of the ninety (90) days, he must file within the shorter period of time. For example, let's take the case of a Seafarer who comes off a ship on Mar. 30, 1973. That Seafarer has until Mar. 30, 1974 to submit discharge papers for the time he spent on that ship so that he may collect the vacation pay due him. If, on the day the year's time has expired the Seafarer is on a ship, he has a ninety (90) day extension from the day he comes off this second ship to submit papers for the first ship. This is the only reason a man may have for getting an extension on the original one year's time. And, the member should notify Headquarters that he is on a ship and will require the extra 90 days to file. So, if this Seafarer should come off this second ship on June 30, 1974, he has 90 days from that date to file his discharge papers for the ship he got off on Mar. 30, 1973. However, if he catches another ship and fails to file during the time he was on the beach, he will lose all his vacation benefits from the ship he got off on Mar. 30, 1973. Unclaimed wages are due Brother J. Williams, Social Security No. 56310-8472, from Texas City Tankers. Please contact Frank Greathouse, Chief Marine Accountant, Texas City Tankers, P.O. Box 1271 Texas City, Tex. 77590. First Aid Course Given to Bosuns A first aid course—certified by the American Red Cross—was started this month at the Harry Lundeberg Scliool, and all Seafarers going through the Bosuns Recertification Program will be required to take it. The course is being taught by Chief Jim Hanson who runs the Piney Point Fire Department, and holds a certificate from the American Red Cross which permits him to teach first aid. The course is given every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours a day, for the one month that the bosuns stay at Piney Point. Upon completing the course, during which the men are required to show practical first aid work, they take a onehour Red Cross certified test. If they pass, they receive a first aid certificate and a cardiac pulmonary resuscitation certificate. The course was initiated at the sug­ gestion of many of the bosuns going through the Recertification Program. They had been receiving some first aid training, but not from a qualified teacher certified by the Red Cross. At present the course has been termed a "pilot program," and if it works out satisfactorily it will be expanded to in­ clude everyone attending Piney Point, including trainees and upgraders. The SIU is continually reviewing its various training and upgrading pro­ grams in an effort to constantly improve them. This addition to the Bosuns Re­ certification Program is just one ex­ ample of the Union's desire to see that its members remain highly-qualified to man the American merchant ships of the future. Port Council Honors Friend / iiafarers Still to i ;-A; ; Seafarers will continue to man the SlU-contracted vessels that have been . sold to Puerto Rico as par t oiE its newly-formed merchant marine. Both Sea' Land Service, Inc. and Hudson Waterways have sold a total of eight ships to the I Commonwealth^^ own, but not operate the vessels. Sea-Land has sold five ships which were making runs to Puerto Rico. They ;; are: the Chicago, Rose City, Trenton, Brooklyn, and New Orleans. Hudson I Waterways has sold the Transidaho, Transhawaii md Transoregon. I The Puerto Rican merchant marine was established last June by Puerto I Rican legislative action, and it will be owned by the island's Maritime Shipping ^ Authority, a newly-created agency. Because of Puerto Rico's extreme dependency on maritime transportation tbe #ierto Ric decided to acquire the vessels hnd Pages V Bgf ^ SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (I.) takes the podium at the Annual New York Maritime Trades Department Port Council Dinner to introduce Staten Island Congressman John Murphy (center). Brooklyn Congressman John Rooney was presented with the Port Council's "Man of the Year" Award in recognition of his long record of support of New York's labor movement. Seated far right is New York MID Port Council President Anthony Scotto who IS vice president of Local 1814 of the ILA. V V:?' �USNS Tallulah Crew Saves 256 From Burning Cruise Ship The crew cf the SlU-nianned USNS Tallulah, operated by Hudson Water­ ways, rescued 256 crewmembers from the burning cruise liner MV Cunard Ambassador lasfmonth 40 miles south­ west of Key West, Fla. The Ambassador was heading to New Orleans to pick up passengers for a cruise to Mexico when a ruptured fuel line caused a fire in the engine room on the morning of Sept. 12. The Tallulah v,!3s cnroute to Charleston from Tampa with a partial load of aviation fuel when she was diverted by the Coast Guard to aid in the rescue. The captain of the Ambassador, Capt. Robert Howard, ordered most of his crew into lifeboats and they were picked up about 10;30 a.m. by the Tallulah and transported to Fort Lau­ derdale, Fla. •' I f The Coast Guard cutter Cape York' put crews aboard to help fight the blaze, and the cutter Diligence sprayed water on the fire which spread upward through five decks. Whem'the ship's emergency power supply failed during the night, the firefighting team of 96 men abandoned the vessel but remained aboard the Diligence in hopes of return­ ing to fight the fire. Rear Admiral Austin C. Wagner, commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami, sent a message to the Tallulah praising the crew. The mes­ sage read: "The rapid response and timely assistance rendered to the crew of the MV Cunard Ambassador ex­ emplify the highest standards of coop­ eration amongst those who follow the sea.n "Your professional seamanship is . n »J J !l] I-' The SlU-manned naval ship Tallulah (foreground) picks up crewmembers from the burning cruise liner Cunard Ambassador southwest of Key West, Fla. last month, noted with gratitude' and appreciation. mand by Hudson Waterways Corp. Association, the Coast Guard and Brit­ It was a pleasure to cooperate with you under an MSG contract. Hudson Water­ ain's Department of Trade and Indus­ in this life-saving effort," the message ways is a subsidiary of Seatrain Lines. try, to see if the ship can be salvaged. concluded. The Ambassador, which was towed A technical survey is being conducted The Tallulah is commanded by Capt. into Key West, Fla., is currently being to determine the cost of repairs, how Harlan'E. Jackson. Although it is examined by Cunard officials, agents of long they would take and if they would owned by the government, the Tallulah Lloyds of London, which insured the be feasible. A decision will probably be is operated for the Military Sealift Comvessel, representatives of the Salvage reached sometime in October. Bosun's Elegy m The SL-7 Sea-Land Galloway unloads containers at the Sea-Land dock in Yokohama. cf|fiy.i1>i(i^4.«on?2Lnors at a speed of up to 33 knots. October, 1974 SL-7s are - 946-feet long Below is a touching and poignant letter from Bosun Robert O'Rourke, aboard the SS Sea-Land Summit on-the Seattle-Alaska run, written to the SEA­ FARERS LOG last month. The letter speaks for itself: "On September 1, in a place called Captain's Bay on the island of Unalaska in the state of Alaska, a longtime favorite brother popular coast-to-coast throughout his career, AB Larry Kelly, 46, was killed in an accident involving the crane of this old containership. "As one of his closest 'buddies' I have taken the burden of writing a small eulogy I would be pleased to have pub­ lished in the LOG: Shipmates, Lawrence Bernard Kelly is dead. One inexplicable, sudden, dramatic moment and life was crushed from him. Well, Larry never lived nor liked sad­ ness or mourning, so let us honor him By recognizing as his legacy the cheer, fantasy, whimsy and glad­ ness he treasured so. Kelly would rather be missed than mourned. So my friends on this occasion we stay our grief and rejoice with the mem­ ories of him; The pleasures of having known him. Sharing his laughs, quips and indeed Some pitfalls and shortcomings. Then mourn for those who did not know him. So long, Kel, Robwt O'Eoiirice Page? IV V\ �ief:^E^aiS«93Wsre: t'i t ^ Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak ). *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING I strongly encourage each Seafarer who is eligible to participate in the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Four of our brothers completed the 30-day program last month. Each of them spent two weeks in Piney Point and two weeks at Headquarters learning about the ships of today, and about their Union, the problems seamen face and how they can best solve them. In this way, these Seafarers are securing their jobs for now and the future. The four Seafarers who graduated this month bring to 113 the number of our brothers who have completed the program. •M. f \ As the four brothers go back to sea, I want to wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are: Bill Farmer, Robert Rodriguez, Stephen Frost, and Leroy Tanner. BOSUNS RECERTTFICATION PROGRAM I We can take pride in the fact that our brothers who have already completed the Bosuns Recertification Program are bringing aboard ship the knowledge they acquired during their two-month stay in Piney Point and Headquarters. On many vessdis carrying recertified bosuns, the discussions held during the shipboard meetings are very informative. These bosuns are heading weekly meetings which include discussions on our training programs in the Lundeberg School; on the Energy Transportaticm Security Act; and on the importance of SPAD. They have also been encouraging their brothers to read the SEAFARERS LOG so they can keep up-to-date on the issues which are important to them. I would also like to announce that in an effort to make a good program even better, a^rst aid course will now be included within the Bosims Recertification Program. With the 12 Seafarers who graduated this month, 154 of our brothers have now completed the Recertification Program. I want to congratulate each"one of them. I know they will Join their fellow bosuns in doing a fine job aboard our contracted vessels. The 12 are: Vic Carbmie; Don CSiestnut; Chrla Ipsen; Chris Christensen; Woody Drake; Leo Gillikin; Joe Michael; John Swiderski; Joe Richburg; Horace Rains; Duke Duet, and Bill O'Brien. SPECIAL PUMPMAN COURSE As I reported to you last month, a special pumpman course will begin Nov. 4 at the Lundeberg School and I want to ask each of you who are eligible to apply for this class. Because fewer ships today carry the rating of second pumpman, the Lunde­ berg School at Piney Point felt it was important to initiate a special pumpman course geared towards giving our Seafarers the training they would normally receive as second pumpman. With the use of the School's operational tank barge and equipped with knowledge of theiatest features on automated tankers, teachers at the HLSS will conduct a "hands on" training program to insure that SIU pumpman will maintain the same high standards they always have. Details on the four week course can be found on pages 30 and 31 of this LOG. •I Suamko Committee The ship's committee of the Navy tanker Suamico pose for a photo before going ashore at Wilmington, Calif. The Suamico will be sold by the Navy for scrap. Committee members are, from the left: Jefferson Buchanan, steward delegate; Vernon Turner, engine delegate; John Bertolino, ship's chairman; Robert Crockrell, deck delegate, and Lorenzo Bennett, secretary-reporter. SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE Initial hearings have been held in the Houston, Tex. office of the National Labor Relations Board on the unfair labor charges filed against Sabine Tankers for their practices during an organizing drive last year and earlier this year. Although we had expected full cooperation on the part of Sabine Tankers in reaching a quidk decision on these charges, the company attempted to delay the proceedings by claiming it could not produce its witnesses at this time. The SIU objected to these stalling tactics and petitioned the NLRB office to force the company to make available all witnesses without any further delay. The hearing officer agreed and ordered the company to immediately produce all its evidence. As a result of our quick action, NLRB was able to complete its investigation into the firing of employees for their support of SIU organizing tactics. The NLRB is now considering the evidence presented in this matter, and will release its findings in the near future. Additional hearings have also been slated J[yr November, at which time the NLRB will hear evidence on the company s alleged violation of the labor laws during the organizing campaign which preceded the last election in February of this year. FIREFIGHTING A one-day firefighting course can mean the difference between life and death aboard ship. I have heard Seafarers, who have taken this course, say that one of the best aspects of the program was the fact that they were no longer afraid to tackle a fire. They learned that most fires can be handled when you don't panic and know how to fight the fire in the best and quickest way possible. Also, in the future a firefighting endorsement may become mandatory on the modem ships being built. Therefore, I encourage each and every one of you, who have not done so, to take the Maritime Administration's one-day course. Until the new firefighting school is c^jened in Earle, N.J., around early No­ vember, MARAD is holding classes at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. NAVY TANKERS We are continuing to push for a full investigation into the Military Sealift Command's decision to award nine new 25,000 deadweight ton tankers to Ma­ rine Transport Lines—an NMU-contracted cmnpany—rather than SlU-contracted Falcon Carriers, which was the low bidder. Along with MEBA we are asking for a full investigation to find out why Falcon was not given this contract as the company that offered the lowest bid. The membership will be informed when we leam more about this matter. NEW SHIPS AND NEW CONSTRUCnON The third vessel Waterman Steamship acquired from American President. Lines—the Sam Chase {ex-President Garfield)—will be crewing within the next two months.' Waterman's Sam Houston, a LASH-type vessel, was crewed on Sept. 23 while her sistership, the Robert E. Lee, just completed her maiden voyage. Waterman extended its congratulations to the crew for the smooth and efficient operation of the vessel on her maiden voyage. It was a job well done. Waterman noted. Sea-Land Service's SL-18 class vessel Sea-Land Producer, a former Pacific Far East Lines ship, crewed on Sept. 11 while Westchester Shipping's Golden Dolphin was delivered earlier this month. Also, steel cutting for the fourth 35,000 diesel engine tanker to be operated by Zapata Bulk Transport took place this month. The vessel will be launched in 1975. MBNBBtSHPMEEnM^ SCHEDULE Port Date ; New York , .Nov. 4 Philadelphia .Nov. 5 , Baltimore .Nov, 6 'Norfolk -Nov. 7 Jacksonville ,.. .Nov. 7 Detroit . Nov. 8 Nov. 11 '^Houston . Nov. 11 ew Qrleans . . .Nov. 12 ifobile • Nov. 13 Francisco . . Nov, 14 ilmington ... .Nov, 18 attle ....... .Nov. 22 Columbus .... .Nov. 16 Chicago . Nov. 12 Port Arthur ... Nov. 12 io Deep Sea . ...... 2:30 p.m. . ^ i... 5:00 p.m. r . 2:30 p.m 5:00 pmv. i P . 5:00 p.m 7:00 p . 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p 9:30 a.m.' . ...2:00p.m. ....;. . 2:30 p.m . . ««««•» 2«3(> p.ni. •«,•••» 5^00 p«ni. »»• 7'^^^ : ».••*[* •»> 2*30 p^rti* • •• V * 5*00 e v«> • • •: T" .« » 2c30 p.m*^ . 5:00 **p.m. ...... ,• 2*30 p.m* . «• • f • * 2*30 p«0i* *»* «« •• 5-., 2:30 p.m, , • <, * * . — 1:0 5:00 p.m. ..... . .. . 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. • aufs 5:00 p.m. .J • > .*. 3eveland ......Nov. 14 . 5:00 , ,, p.m. t , . .. , * • *' • 1*'^ e #««*«* * 9 9 » '0> ^rsey City .;..Nov. H Seafarers log �•>'•- ' ^^55^8 Washington Activities By B. Rocker Congress recessed earlier this month and will return after the elections. They had to pass many of the high-priority bills before the recess—some of them to appropriate money for Fiscal Year 1975 to keep government departments oper­ ating. Action on some of the bills we have been following and reporting was as follows: • The Deepwater Ports bill, to establish licensing and regulation of deepwater ports, has passed both the House and the Senate. House Resolution 988, the proposal of the Boiling Committee on Committees to reorganize the House of Representatives went to the House floor with a substitute from a special com­ mittee chaired by Rep. Julia Hansen. The Hansen Report, which gave addi­ tional jurisdiction to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, was accept^ instead of the Boiling Report. Retired Seafarer John Wegllan and his wife Julia have been married for 24 years/ Brother Weglian sailed on the Great Lakes in the steward department for 46 seasons, and Julia admits that "John is quite a cook." Fitout Whistles Kept Callin' Him Back Steward Ends 46-Year Career After 46 full seasons of sailing on the Great Lakes as a cook and stew­ ard, Seafarer John H. Weglian, 62, has reluctantly called it a day. Troubled with bad legs. Brother Weglian has de­ cided to retire and end the seafaring career he began in 1929 as a 16-yearold second cook aboard a Gre^t Lakes freighter.; finished his almost half century career sailing as chief steward aboard the Bob Lo Ferries in Detroit. A resident of- the Detroit area in Southgate, Mich, for most of his life. Brother Weglian was working in a hos­ pital kitchen in 1929 when he decided to try sailing. After that first season on the Lakes, Brother Weglian was hooked on sailing and he never missed a single season on the Lakes until he retired this year. *1 woriced at a lot of different shoreside jobs during winter layups — in bakeries, restaurants and fast food chains — because I was always inter­ ested in learning new ways to prepare food and run a kitchen. Sometimes I would enjoy the job and Fd think about staying on. But come spring, Fd bear the whistles as they started fitting out the ships and Fd be off to join my own ship.** Though he liked sailing; Seafarer Weglian's first years on the Great Lakes were not easy. "There were only three men in the kitchen to do all the work, including all the sougeeing and polishing in the kitchen and mess," Brother Weglian re­ calls. "And the hours were long. We worked six hours on and six hours off." By 1935, Seafarer Weglian was sail*ing aboard the Charles West, a. Great Lakes freighter, as steward. Already an accomplished cook, he took his new steward duties seriously because he felt, "If the steward department is run well and the food is good, you will have a happy crew and a good ship." For Steward Weglian, keeping the crew well fed meant eliminating pre­ pared desserts in favor of home baked pies and cakes, planning every meal far in advance and always being on the lookout for new dishes and new ways to prepare food. Brother Weglian's formula, fueled by his enthusiasm, worked, a'nd now at the end of his long career, he cannot recall sailing with one unhappy crew. Though Seafarer Weglian was re­ luctant to end his sailing career, he has begun his retirement with the same en­ thusiasm he brought to his galley for 46 years. Ready to try a new, more leisurely lifestyle, he and his wife of 24 years, Julia, have bought a new home in a retirement community in Toms River, N.J. and are in the process of moving to this East Coast resort town. Brother Weglian will carry the mem­ ories of his long career and his brother Seafarers with him to his new home. But wanting to address all of his Union brothers before he left the Great Lakes and their ships. Brother Weglian, in an open letter, wrote: "I am glad to belong to an organization like the SIU. Thanks to all my brothers who made my re­ tirement years possible." Oil Cargo Preference Bill The House/Senate Conference Committee completed work on the Energy Security Transportation Act, H.R. 8193, and sent the final version back to both houses for approval. The House did vote the bill out on Oct. 10, 219-40, but the bill failed to come before the Senate before adjournment (See page 3). ft, J ii Maritime Administration Appropriations Late last month Congress cleared an appropriation measure calling for $275 million for ship construction during fiscal 1975 and an additional $242.8 mil­ lion for operating subsidies. In addition, the appropriation bUl earmarks $25.9 million for research and development, and another $40.3 million for operations and training. The bill was approved by President Ford. Pension Conference Representatives of the SIU attended a two-day conference on pensions and employee benefits this month, sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and the Bureau of National Affairs. The conference dealt primarily with the steps necessary to comply with the new pension law, PL-93-406. Compliance is required under the new law in such matters as filing govem~ ment forms, vesting and funding. •h* I r 'k International Trade Secretariats' Meeting Jay Lovestone, Director Emeritus of the International Trade Secretariats, Wffi the keynote speaker at the meeting of that organization, held Sept. 19 at the AFL-CIO. Each Secretariat is a federation of unions in related industries. SIU, whose Secretariat is the International Transport Workers Federation, was represented by Vice President Earl Shepard, who made a report on the activities of an ITF conferepce held last month in Stockholm, Sweden. Transportation unions of 80 nations were represented at the Stockholm meeting. Export-Import Bank The Senate passed, with amendments, H.R. 15972 to extend the life of the Export-Import Bank for four years. Conferees were appointed to work out the differences betwen the House and Senate versions. One amendment provided for an additional member of the Board of Di­ rectors of the Bank who shall be a representative of a labor organization. Another, by Senator Packwod, would bar extensions of credit to the USSR until that country allows free emigration of Jews. Taken in 1939 aboard the Great Lakes freighter, Charles West, this photo ohows. young Chief Steward John Weglian putting the finishing touches on a batch of dinner rolls. J Seafarers are ui|^d to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have yourvoice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. �New A Book Members Seniority Upgrading Robert Rodriguez V Seafarer Robert Rodriguez, 25, graduated frdm the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. He received an FOWT rating at Piney Point in March, ^ native of l Mew York, Brother Rodriguez ships from that port and makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Iris and their child. Seafarer Stephen Frost, 30, has been a member of the SlU since 1969. He upgraded to AB in 1970 in New York. A native of New York, Brother Frost novf makes his home in Lecanto, Fla. with his wife Tuyet and their two children. He ships out of the port of New York. completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. 0ising, Maximo, Elaine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, WOliam, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Gallm, Thomas, Engine Garay, Stephen, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck . Hart Rav Dedr Mart,Ka^D^ .Hawker, Patric^ Deck Blid^ En^ Hdck,C«TO»,D^ '^ADen, Lawrence, Allkon, Mmphy, Bngin*! "Andrepont, P. J,, Kwgjiwe 'Vi Arnold, Mote, Deck , Bailol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine V •, Bean, P. L., Deck ^ g , Beaoverd, Arthur, Engine ^ Bellinger, William, Steward ^^ Bhtekl<dc, Richard, Engine . Bolen, Timothy, Deck '" V jurke, Lee Roy, E^gjine 'Burke, Timothy, Deck Caidle, Stephen, Deck ' Clark, Garrett, Deck ,(* Coiildin, Ket^ Eiigiiie . / ' Cunningham, Robert, Deck As V 5 Daniel, Wadsworth, EngkH ^ Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine isV Derke, Michael, F.ngin^ # Deskim, William, Steward ——7 future. A total of 113 Seafarers have now been given the opportunity to advance their careers as seamen and at the same time be prepared to man the technologically-advanced vessels of the future. Following are the names and departments of 113 Seafarers who have ^ -- Four more Seafarers graduated from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program this month, thereby gaining a greater knowledge of the maritime industry and their Union's efforts to obtain job security in the Upgrading Honor Roll Stephen Frost , 4 More Gain Job Security .» Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarcwicz, Richard, Engine Manm'ng, Henry, Steward Marcos, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCahe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine ' - f ; ; ; ^ / - ^ . V , V4 . 51 flummetick, James, Jn^Stewaid Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E, Ettgine * j Johnson, M., Deck Jones, X^ette, Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine -sSiiiiiifc Kelley, John, Deck iiS mtts: Kemey^'Paul,Engine Z ,, •$ r Eteksey, Charley Eiigine f , Kittleson, E Q., Deck 1 Knight, Donald, Engine ' ' ' Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, J(»eph, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck . Miranda, John, Engine Moore, C, M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Deck n^oraer, tviuiam. Painter,Philip,Engine Paloumbls, Nikolaos, Engine Papageoigioo, DimlMo., Ei^e P.A«,J^B.I>eck Pole(li,)neniidM>«:k Reamey,Bert,Ei^^ f Restaino,, John, Fngliw Ripl^, William, Deck ^ s Rivers, Sam, Engine > Roback, lames. Deck i ^ Rodr^ez, Charles, F.ngin^» Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, E^ne Srf»b, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Sisk,Keith,Deck Leroy Tanner Seafarer Leroy Tanner, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Prior to completing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Brother Tanner received an FOWT rating at Piney Point. A native of New York, he ships from that port and makes his home in the Bronx, N.Y. William Farmer Seafarer William Farmer, 61, has been shipping with the SlU since 1967. -v A native of Okla­ homa, Brother Far­ mer now makes his home in Eureka, Calif, with his wife . , Ruth. He ships the port of San Francisco as an Smith, D. B., Stewitbit^ Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gary, Elaine Spell, Joseph, Deck A; •; Spencer, H. D., Ermine',, Stauter, David, Et^fne " ' Svoboda, KvetoslaV, Eiigiite ' Tarmer, Leroy, Engine Thorny Robert, Engine Thomib, Timothy, Deck , , Ttednor, Robert, Deck " fUtterback, Lany, Deck, Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine , " Vanyi, Thoiiias, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Wrfker, IVfaivin, En^e Wambach, Albert, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward i'V.-"' 'VWolfe, John, Deck .iii' Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic Gulf Lakes anH TnlnnH makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union SEAFAIWRS POLmCAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD SPAD i« • CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SllJ halic THM* contributions are voluntary. No contribution mav^ soHcifPrf «r ^ job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct or of fow, ship in the Union or of employment. If a contrteutfon ^ condition of mcm^berimproper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD reason of tee above the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and rlfl^ SPAD to protect and further your ecJS rSliu?M^^ imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. ' ®oc'®l "tterests,,American trade , sssar" i Page 10 Seafarers Log fAei jadofoO -j;... JS. '••V-.nJ,' - r'n • 'Aa T ' i- , �tfi Joseph Michael Seafarer Joseph Michael, 55, has been sailing with the SIU since 1951, and for the past 20 years has been ship­ ping out as bosun. Born in Baltimore, he ships from that port city, and re­ sides there with his wife Norma. Christian Christensen Seafarer Chris Christensen, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and began sailing as bosun that same year. A na­ tive of Denmark, Brother Christensen ships from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. Woodrow Drake Seafarer Woody Drake, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1951. Brother Drake, who has spent the last 12 years sailing as bo­ sun, ships from the port of Seattle. A native of Lynnwood, Wash., he makes Ms home there with his wife lone. ^ilUam O'Brien Seafarer William O'Brien, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1943, and as a bosun since 1952. A native of New York, he ships from that port city and makes his home there. Altstatt, John, Houston Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York Annte, George, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Baker, Elmer, Houston Bamhill,'Elmer, Houston Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Beiger, David, Norfolk Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bouigot, Albert, MohOe Biyan, Ernest, Houston Biyant, Vemon, Tampa Burch, George, N^w (Means Burke, Ckioige, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Bushoi%, William, Seatde Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Hurmon, Houston Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Carhone, Victor, San Juan Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chrbtenbeny, Richard, San Francisco Christensen, Christian, San Francisco Chdecki, John, San Francbco Clegg, William, New York Cobon, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile D'Amico, Charles, Houston Darvilie, Richard, Houston October, 1974 Joseph Richburg A iifitecnfh giadirated from th(eS9tl^ Bosuns Recer^^ fication Progrum flue joontii, bringfaig the total nnnther of bosuns to go through the program to 154. Each month 12 more bosuns have an opportunity to leant more about the changing maritime industry, and how they will play a part in its fitturo. They also have the chance to make an hnportant contribution to tfaetr Union by becomhig more Imowledgedtle and tiiereby hold more informative sh^board meetings at sed. With each passing month the number of men who can effectively lead the SHI crews on board ship grows larger. Below are the 12 latest gtaduir t Seafarer Joseph Richburg, 57, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as bosun for the past 23 years. A native of Alabama, Brother Richburg now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home. • .1 fl) • .a A : ' I; 3-' 1 -i-- k:. Horace Rains ' Victor Carhone John Swiderski Seafarer Victor Carbone, 60, has been sailing with the SIU since 1938 and started sailing as bosun the follow­ ing year. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Carbone -makes his Home in Ponce, Puerto Rico with his wife Eulalia. He ships out of the port of San Juan. Seafarer John Swiderski, 59, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and has been ship­ ping as bosun for the last 24 years. A native of Pennsyl­ vania, Brother l^Swiderski now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Anna. He ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Horace Rains, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945 and as a bosun since 1955. A native of Texas, he ships from th port of Housco where he makes his home with his wife Bobbie and their son. Recerfification Honor Roll Following are the names and home ports of the 154 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Drake, Woodrow,,Seattle Drewes, Peter, New Yoik Duet, Maurice, Houston Eddins, John, Baltimore Ferrera, Raymond, New (Means Flowers, Eugene, New York Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Garner, James, New Orleans Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Gillain, Robert, JacksonvUle Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorhea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Greenwood, Peny, Seattle Hanhack, Butt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Helhnan, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New Yoric Hovde, Ame, Philadelphia Ipsen, Orla, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Kerngo4^, Morton, Baltimore Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Keen, John, Mobile Konb, Peny, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Lmnhert, Reidus, New (Means Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Leyal, Joseph, Philadelphia Lihhy, Cieorge, New Orleans Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Manning, Denb, Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McGinnb, Arthur, New (Means Meehan, William, Norfolk Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore MiUer, Clyde, Seattle Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Morrb, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullb, James, Mobile Muny, Ralph, San Francbco Nash, Walter, New York Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nieken, Vagn, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Okon, Fred, San Francisco Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco Parker, James, Houston Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Franckco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New Ydric I J Seafarer Maurice "Duke" Duet, 47. has been sailing with the SIU since 1943, and as bosun since 1951. A na­ tive of New Orleans, Brother Duet now ships from the port of Houston where LeoGillikin — Seafarer Leo Gillikin, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and as a bosun since 1960. A native of North Carolina, he now makes his home in Pacifica, Calif, with his wife Betty. Brother Gillikin ships out of the port of San Francisco. ,I Maurice Duet Donald Chestnut Seafarer Donald Chestnut, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1939, and has been ship­ ping as bosun for the past 18 years. A native of Alabama, Brother Chestnut makes his home in Fairhope, Ala. with his wife Mary and their son. He ships out of the port of Mobile. \ ; 'j; he makes his home. Orla Ipsen r-' Seafarer Orla Ipsen, 46, has been going to sea since 1943. A member of the SIU since 1962, he has been shipping as bosun since 1969. A native of Den­ mark, he now makes his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Brother Ipsen ships from the port of New York. Puchakki, Kasimir, San Franckco Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Franckco Ringuette, Albert, San Franckco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodriques, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Floyd, San Franckco Sheldrake, Peter^Houston Smith, Le^er, Norfolk Sokol, Stanley, San Franckco Spuron, John, San Francisco Stochmarr, Sven, New York Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San IFranckco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Turner, Paul, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, MohOe Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Woods, Malcolm, San Franckco Worionan, Homer, New (Means Zaragoza, Roberto, New York I ! .f' ,'v I.' jj ' rt» i W li -?! I M'- IH' I Page 11 I iT" T 1 �Vf •- • • Ships' iMeetingis Digest of SlU BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), August 18 — Chairman Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director W. Fitz­ gerald; Deck Delegate H. Hansen; En­ gine Delegate W. Brown; Steward Dele­ gate E. Odum. $18 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Letter received from Vice President Frank Drozak concerning the removal of a sick brother to shore'side hospital was read and posted. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Jacksonville. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), August 11^—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary T. Vanyi; Educational Director Hess; En­ gine Delegate John Croker. Chairman held a discussion on several topics: that had appeared in the SEAFARERS LOG. SPAD donations were very good this trip. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSHURON (Hudson Water­ ways), August 4—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun W. G. Perry, Jr.; Secretary K. Lynch; Educational Director Barri-. neau; Deck Delegate Elmer Annis; Steward Delegate David Bradley. Chairman gave a report on firefighting school. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), August 15—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director E. C. Tyler. Chairman held a discussion on SPAD and the SIU policy to its membership. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rotterdam. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), August 11—Chairman J. McCollom; Secretary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate J. Badyk; Engine Delegate B. Speegle; Steward Delegate V. Silva. No disputed OT. Crewmembers signed a petition to help boost the passage of the Oil Bill. Members who have visited Piney Point discussed how much they like it. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), August 10—Chairman P. Sermyk; Secretary C. White; Steward Del­ egate Frank LaRosa. Chairman and Ship's Committee gave a talk on SPAD and the importance of donating to SPAD, noting that "if it were not for the fine leadership in our Union and SPAD donations we would not be where we are today." No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted borthers. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), August 11—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Jean Latapie; Secretary Bill Kaiser; Educational Director Hugh F. Wells, Jr.; $400 in movie fund. $74.61 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land Service), August 24 — Chairman Recertified Bosun W. J. Meehan; Secretary C. Scott; Educational Director O. Krogly; Deck Delegate Robert Burns; Engine Dele­ gate John Linten; Steward Delegate Rafael Corobel. Received reading material from the merchant marine library. Everything running smoothly. PORTMAR (Calmar Steamship), August 4 — Chairman Recertified Bosun R. Hodges; Secretary S. Berger; Educational Director A. Palmes. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the deck and steward departments for a job well done. Next port Camden, N.J. ' Official ship^s minutes were also SEA-LAND GALLOWAY MERRIMAC TAMARA GUBLDEN COLUMBIA ^ , AMERICAN EXPLORER > , ANCHORAGE ' ^ MIAMI DELTAMEXICO V OGDEN YUKON JOSEPH HEWES SEAL AND TRADE ELIZABETHPORT OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), August 15— Chairman B. Schenk; Secretary J. Prestwood; Edu­ cational Director C. Hines; Engine Del­ egate Roy R. Young. Crewmembers request that a safety meeting be held. $72.99 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to Steward Prestwood and Baker Spirito. Next port Savannah. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine Inc.), August 18—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun E. D. Baker; Secretary H. Hastings; Educational Director J. Rounds; Deck Delegate T. L. Sustaire; Engine Delegate Milton Havens; Stew­ ard Delegate Allen Manuel. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers pay^ attention to the President's Report in the upcoming SEAFARERS LOGS and to support SPAD as it is their way (o support their views in Congress. No disputed OT. Next port Boston. ULTRAMAR (Westchester Marine), August 18—Chairman Recertified Bo­ sun B. E. Swearingen; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director F. M. Lopez. Discussed SPAD donations and how they are used for the benefit of the Union. Some disputed OT in deck, en­ gine and steward departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), August 23 — Chairman Recertified Bosun Ramon Ferrera; Secretary R. R. Maldonado. Chairman spoke to crew­ members on the Oil Bill and the impor­ tance of SPAD donations. $16 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. sthe following vesseis;^ CANHGNY , SEA-LAND VENTURE VBROOKLYN BETHFLOR sGKiSONVILLE^-^^^^^^^ OVERSEAS EVELYN tRANSERIE OVERSEASROSE ^BEAMAR " . ^ : toLTA BRASIL MARYMAR MAUMEE DEL SOL OVE J SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), August 11—Chairman Recertified Bosun Ervin D. Moyd; Sec­ retary Charles J. Mitchell; Educational Director Angelo Meglio. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all delegates for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), August 25—Chairman C. F. Boyle; Secretary S. J. Davis. $56 in ship's fund. $50 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston; SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), August 11—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun C. D'Amico; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. W. Zeller; Deck Delegate E. D. Scroggins; Engine Delegate William joe; Steward Delegate R. E. Kiedinger. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next port Rotterdam. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ son Waterways), August 25—Chair­ man A. Schwartz; Secretary W. G. Wil­ liams; Educational Director J. Lincoln; Deck Delegate G. Cato; Engine Dele­ gate S. Torine; Steward Delegate P. Livingston. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rota, Spain: LA SALLE (Waterman Steamship), August 13 — Chairman ^Rerertified Bosun L. B. Rofeques;,^aittary A. Salem; Educational Director; Balog. Chairman had a talk about training and upgrading at the Harry Limdeberg School of Seamanship. Also, on the Energy Transportation Security Act to guarantee oil imports for U.S. ships and the President's Report concerning the Jones Act. Stressed the importance of crewmembers going to Piney Point to get their QMED. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next pdrt Neiv Or­ leans. • SHENANDOAH (Hu<|^ij|itei> ways), August 5—Ohaililnia^s: Troche; Secretary T. Bolton, Sdm© dis­ puted OT in engine department, ^qte of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Page 12 Seafarefsl^ifl# v,.fc. W , . "I �Si-ritelASi'l t y. ih • .Iff. fL. V'.: f 1 ' :; .• - • • Is . i' ' M- - y^?. ''>hr f >1 ilVilTVliK't 'Jhjflira ••••a-jfiii-fb If i''k.i ! /.V0BJ-<;:;rii-3V-3 -ftfeiirdtKriU,;-- ' The Sea-Lanof Resource, ah SL-7 containership, paid off at the Sea-Land Terminal in Port Elizabeth, N.J. last month. Sea-Land brought the Resource from the West Coast to put it on a reguiar run from Port Eiizabeth to Europe. - Looking forward from the Sea-Land Resource's stern, the photographer's wide angle lens captures a small portion of the SL-7's 1,094 container cargo. Above is part of.the huge crane used to unload the containers. n\ i The Sea-Land Resource's large, modern bridge presents an imposing facade as one looks aft from the bow. .--T oeararer Mil-ivHAosiiaw, auuaivj mo wt-a-i-anu no source, w3H be briss-crossing his bTother Ahmed's wake as he sails to and from Europe. Seafarer All's brother sails as third cook aboard the Sea-Land Market, another SL-7 on SeS^^Mfld^a^ufdpeant^dn.^^'• ^ Octo|[^,aJ9W5£^ n i rilo accommodate increased conX tainer traffic to and from Eur­ ope, Sea-Land Service has brought the Sea-Land Resourcej^ an SL-7 able to cany 1,094 containers, to Port Elizabeth, NJ. fiwm the West Coast. It will join two other SL-7's, the Sea-Land Market and the SeaLand McLean, on a scheduled run from Port Elizabeth to Europe, and allow them to change from their present scheduled 13-day round trip to Europe to a more leisurely 21-day round trip. Less than a year old, the Sea-Land Resource provides modem, roomy accommodations for her SIU crew. With all quarters housed aft, each crewmember has a carpeted foc'sle with private bath. There is also a well-appointed crews mess and an elevator to speed travel between the five decks and three engine room levels. Driven by two 60,000 h.p. steam turbines, the 50,315-ton Sea-Land Resource can reach a top speed of 33 knots with her 120,000 horses driv­ ing the two 47-ton, five-bladed pro­ pellers at 135 revolutions per minute. One of eight SL-7 containerships built since 1970 by Sea-Land, the Resource and her sisterships are pro­ viding^ Seafarers with jobs that—• they require new skills and new responsibihties—^will be secure in the future. (See editorial on Page 180 - •'W chief Cook James Sivley bones a turkey he is about to serve asJunch aboard the Sea-Land Resource. Seafarer Sivley's brother. Gene, also sails in the Resource's galley. Page 13 i: f S' a.-, .1 �ASHORE Crew Honors Retiring Copt. Inchon^ Korea Sea-Land Service started its first direct weekly sailing of SL-7 containejships to and from this Far East port on Sept. 30. Previously, Sea-Land sailed every two weeks between Japan and Korea. At this port a shoreside crane was completed at the end of last month. SeaL^d had been utilizing shipboard cranes on one of the two feeder containerships, the 225-container SS Bienville which calls here. In 1969 a major construction project was started here to build a deepwater tidal basin which was fiinished early this year. Prior to this, Sea-Land served this port by truck. The. company's 1,096-container SL-7s make weekly calls between the West Coast ports of Oakland, Long Beach and Seattle and the Far East ports of Yokohama, Kobe and Hong Kong. The containerships feed cnrgo from Japan to Pusan and Inchon. The crew aboard the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) presents Capt. Jessie Rhodes with a watch on his last voyage before retiring. Pictured from left, are: SIU members John Kelley; Frank Grand; R. Seymour; W. Chestnut; retiring Capt. Rhodes, and Chief Mate C. Mayhall.' Delayed Benefits Hampton Roads, Va. Sea-Land's SL-7 containerships, the Sea-Land Market, Sea-Land McLean and Sea-Land Resource began stopping at the Hampton Roads' port of Ports­ mouth, Va. Oct. 1 on their weekly runs to North Europe. After departing from New York, Portsmouth will be the last stop for the ships here before unloading in the ports of Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Bremerhaven, West Germany. The Virginia Port Authority says sailings from the Portsmouth Marine Termi­ nal will be on Tuesdays. T^e company is building a $8-million terminal next to the present terminal. It will have two container cranes, 22 acres of paved storage area and warehouse and office buildings for the SL-7s which carry 895 35-foot containers and 200 40-footers totaling 1,096 containers. New Orleans Some of Delta Line's fleet of LASH vessels and containerships were "adopted" recently by several elementary schools in the U.S. Under the Adopta-Ship Plan, students will write to the ships broadening their knowledge of geography, the sea, the merchant marine, history, and foreign and domestic trade. The plan started around the time of the passage of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Delta Line has participated in the program for more than 20 years. V USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. A regular contributor to SPAD, SIU pensioner Art Lomas who is a patient here, wrote to the Union during August that: "I hope to be able to send my usual SPAD donation at later date. But time runs short and with an awareness of the inevitability of that final trip to the scrapyard that beckons all men and ships alike, I must at this time express a long felt gratitude to the Seafarers for the loyal and continuing support they have given me through a long period of illness and disability that enabled me to live with a measure of dignity and selfrespect that otherwise would have been denied to me. "No man was better served by his fellowman, no man respected and appre­ ciated it more,..." Brother Lomas now makes his home port in Bronxville, N.Y. Piney Point Hazel Brown, president of the HLSS was a member of a MARAD-sponsored Amencan fact-finding delegation to the Soviet Union this month. Miss Brown re^esented vocational educators interested in merchant marine training Durmg the tour, she studied Russian merchant marine academies and techmcal schools for training seamen in Leningrad, Odessa and Moscow Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-fhig vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-llag ships, it's good for the Ameriran maritime indnstiy, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Page 14 The foUowing members have had their benefit paymeiite held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. Name Social Security Number Union Williams, J. W 083-22-9328 UIW Holland, M 129-42-5900 UIW Price, J 460-58-8037 A&G Garcia, J 581-10-3608 A&G Spangler, Jr., T 212-36-5188 A&G Barr,J.N 251-80-2796 UIW Desantis, A 080-42-4593 A&G Perez, V 582-12-3481 UIW Guidry, A 451-22-4130 • IBU Noble, H 580-07-8520 UIW Turner, T. N 391-54-2827 ' IBU Sorensen, E _ 085-40-0381 A&G Luedtke, E 399-12-5451 A&G Dymock, H 268-38-3472 IBU Kight, C 228-46-7392 UIW Mahabir, A 074-44-5733 ' ', ' UIW Wobbleton, J. E. ....! 239-48-2024 IBU Moore, H. L 262-22-4275 J Gillain,L.E 421-52-3032 A&G Remko, J. . 216-20-6152 A&G Dobbins, D.D 274-30-2824 A&G Werner Jr., J. W ^ 116-01-1936 IBU Maynard, J. R 413-40-1498 IBU Taylor, R. 129-42-6281 UIW Mackin, A 254-26-0619 A&G Da Costa, D. A 127-44-0704 UIW Melancon, W. L 436-52-7162 IBU Stowe, W. M. 241-74-8269 ^ IBU Montalvo, R 217-14-9823 ; A&G O'Neal, R.L. 237-62-3680 IBU McCoy, H.M 231-12-5572 UIW Scott, R 216-44-0810 ? UIW BaUard, R. T 112-44-4997 yiW Haluska, A. D 308-56-1475 J&D Thomas, R.E 262-01-9644 IBU Pelayo, R. 133-01-8693 A&G West, N. I. 004-18-5216 A&G BarnhiU, Sr. D 018-36-5636 UIW Brower,R.W 155-42-2979 UIW Tutson, E 071-40-6826 UIW Inman, E. 456-94-5716 UIW rT' 570-18-6179 - .;A & G Cuder, M. M ; 231-09-2170 : .TBU Rodriguez, A. 050-48-5835 — W Sorensen, E. 085-40-0381 " ' A&G BnggSi W. T 107-12-8515 A&G Venable, J. R ;.... 439-78-5600 Hagmann, Jr. L. 426-24-6382 ' A&G Fairburn, H _ 434-12-3746 ' A&G Dorman, G 162-40-7001 ' " UIW Joseph, I. 054-44-3626 UIW ^: . - 'n the SIU ••' IJL/ I if ,s '1 'C ' •• snivts? J>;aH ' - swDT' . �l^ISEA ^r=¥is»,';-/^ .,,„^ 'J. f • ^S?4p •"'t the request of the S, Warwick M C '^''Leun. Capt. H r -epStrft:;,r S:5==.S£Saftet- they had to ah off the eastirn ^r » barge ^t<S , ^be ^c/i«S T' Late Charted A ewgo of jet fuel, ' '^9 Burns ^as very danT "-a bufef ^--Pa Pet^ouue, that "" ^ at=tt:N?r5re~^^ "~ • pot. Of Rottertiam! from the port of B,.. '^^e a high/^ frS'""? ^"'Pa of the US.'^eJi^^^P'ace fro^; Z ^^P^f ,t« P'bngs QC r»-i « . ^argo "'"' a from "•;•>, ^ '"a ^eceiv^ ^'^om the towboat 1? , day" owned by Ottn r ^ ^ Candies ^^and. La of Des AlS Beaufort, fec^lo^jogi making a stop at '"5 for the Azores and proceeded to the 77 degreef w?,r' ? "H'es off the eastern ^ atoul 240 Byh, lime the e f',''"='<'ri<'a. the towboat fire ivh'^i,"u ' arrived, the engine room'was ra • ^ S^«ur'''''"®Ser Mt ftflf lldlM llllHl Ulif in 9i'42^«r i "ambe. of his ^''•feboattor^utmf'''"0"tout,o„ crew who were shaken K tug Tbe tug crew "abjured. foe towboat did not'^d' f^'^^""®^® barge, because soon after fh fo ^^"ved on the scenf ® explosions. If fhp h ' ! two -^ew would caught fi^e? bcenkiiied.. probably , Next mouth the ss ™ 'P S'e%m;"Pi">a tag wrote a letter ' f» 'Pt tbefe^rff® •'•anto; —aer from tbeS^i^ ^S^d' ^ Pf the vessel comraetid^d°H; "" "^'at ^ned the lifeboat for f i?h ""at TheOBO ca - 3,000 torn of Ultrasea llln»'' ""' '•" PtP^Vmd^" «-<»o llSSt P;lI^ 1 PPt'apf Ghent, Be,- :l ' r-rnm :iW>y J ?•%..• , J -'J''-: ': M < ' .~ . i?if,; I' At «© rM ill wH. i'tT ^'%V •" -WWiA .. •-htil >1! Bosun ^olsX,^-',%PtPyerh ••Pmcrme he likeliest Jikeiie.. candiSilbolds water, ""an then f^B's and three ^ die r "P'OL to'Jede^rsZ^^.f^^^teeotdiuaries deck gang k, a,^ meiStSU Z'' Jichard A. Carter ^e: be the Sllf-contraemrf P"°P tbtst Boy Theiss, Robert deck departSX "'n JVairen, Norwood G^o f i' have accumulated Q Seafarers Jermgan. And sai/inrT ^'yde 3J5-yeais of practiei°"^ foemseJves Seafarers Aliiland r are sailing. ^ acticmg the art of Pecker and Ert«GreS"°' Recehifi'^'^gJ^^^^ ptg^ headed by eb^cady ha1 f tte age of 46 Mobile boarded die r ? I®' ''®' P' geneial cargo ^'•'"'P''. a Bla. on Aug 28 Th' fo'^^sonville. tPend Brother SiS 1'""'"=^ 'P"" uate of the Bosun's cfofter, 1974 pS?^%sjr'bia\».<'Sn^'^t Sr-/Pc dte exee&f'r ^P S3H~^£ an^John _ —••••aoiafj. Next man on the tnr year-old e totem pole is 64/^ri year-ow'"&^™ Jacksonville with 33 rt« b,m.. u . .. Close ar®°" sea. .3^°^" et P' eee- . -nv, vru uecK gangs. P'd eTtnX^o^S'?^"'«-Jearsailing for "^n yeaSflloTS," "^nnasgau nas <?.» been S'°? 'PC 30 attd four „i,J with the SIU P'Hannasian nw mnv ?• Bcother ™Les his home in New York. York.' k„ ^eckcrew, Aaa 25 years e*.tw - • • on the ' of Seattle "ccjc aepartment. yean on the deck. ®®*'y ^as 19 G^een. Robert Gann, left -. year-oid l^cba^dParkf vfoe started sailing relafftet®^ •'^^^onbut still has 25 years ^ ^ "fe. •'^so a World u/ w ^ Mehland Cann, 55 „? // T' 27 years at sea L has New York. ongmally from c-x/uiougii the ..„ i,,. Alfooueh tha 'ho "eck deck crew, B^ZTcr P' '?' BrnesTor S.'PP'J P'aaihng;™"' Oceen, «, has £"?:°f!Pa»gexn:iS!'»;«. of tbJPJZ"'?^^24 years. .Navy. Brother arZlIf^"' "ith the ;„ J( JeeksonviUe. ® 'b "ome home oville. Wh#»f* «wwi_- « - time the crew tomdh'°°"3' Jears sea"«»'• thew '•.»« When all «"•""•We PmSo'i''^' «•« a J-e.giveofS^X'lirred'' f^g6l5 f I �if-' Hi \r' - - I -r -•":. 'I*. r The SlU-manned Navy tanker Suatnico, which the Navy reports will soon be sold for scrap, paid off at the Naval Base in San Diego, CaliL on Sept. 18. The vessel presently, though, is running coast­ wise and is scheduled for a Far East voyage in upcoming wee^s. Three other SlU-manned Navy tankers, the Saugatuck, Cossatot, and Pecos, have already been inactivated and temporally put into the custody of the Maritime Administration. The loss of these vessels means, of course, the loss of a number of jobs to SIU members, and it comes in the wake of a series of other moves by the Navy to manipulate the private sector of the U.S. mer­ chant marine. The Navy's first move against the private sector came early this year with the takeover of the four Falcon tankers and the replace­ ment of the SIU crews with civil service people. The Navy took things into its own hands again a few months ago by awarding the operation of nine new tankers^ to Marine Transport instead of Iran Destiny Shipping, the low bidder. The SIU opposed the Navy's move to take over the Falcon tank­ ers, and has called for a full investigation into the awarding of the new tanker contracts. Whatever ttie final outcome, the SIU wUl continue to oppose the Navy hi any area which adversely affects the jobs of SIU members. SIU Representative Mike Worley, seated, gives SPAD receipts If the Navy continues to act as it has in the past year, it could have serious stunting effects on the growth of Ae U.S. merchant marine at a time when innovation and revitalteatioik is a must for SnKKtr,- ^t^SirbeTrnt'eir It's business as usual in .he Suanuce's galley, as CoeK and Ba.er the UJS. merduutmaiiBe in the interest of natkmal security. shipping sector. scrap. Jefferson Buchanan prepares lunch for the crew. •ji i -4; ; ,1, ii .7 1 If .a. meetings has always been participa- - Sriia tion on the part of the SIU member­ ship. When in port or on the beach, members should attend the Union forums. They will keep you on top of the issues affecting your livelihood as a seaman and a member of the labor movement—and they give you the opportunity to exercise your rights as a member of the SIU. The San Francisco membership > meeting is held on the second Thurs­ day foUowing the first Sunday of each month. A complete schedule of dates and times for all SIU meetings can be found in each issue^ of the LOG. — As in all the SIU's constitutional ports, San Francisco holds a general membership meeting once a month for the Union's Bay Area members, as well as any SIU member who may be ashore in this port. The meetings are an important part of the democratic structure of all trade unions in the United States. They provide the member with an important forum for discussion of problems concerning the Union and the maritime industry in general. They also give the member a right to voice his opinion on Union policies, and to make motions subject to the approval or veto by a membership vote. The key to the success of these ^ ii II 1 Meeting officers Harvey Mesford and Steve Troy, both with backs to camera, give legislative and other reports to the San Francisco membership. •PB San Francisco members throw in for job on rotary shipping board during job following the membership meeting. J# j' „• K : 11 •i ? • li SIU- members register for shipping at .counter in San FranSan Francisco members show their books at door before en- • SiU rnernbers do sorT^socialteiiig in a friendly cardrjd^ibe^^^FrarRrfew. dscohali. . taring meeting hall. meeting is called to order. . . ' J' ;V-1 • Page 16 - r'i t ' {• l^rv.' '•* 'iJ. . •'• .•Tn- ,, • :• «««in nnrHiflt r nnvfifsation in the San Fran- As demonstrated in the show of hands, participation is the gat aafa^ay, key to suocese of the Union membership meetmg. Page 17 ^ �They Have to Balance HISTORIC PRESERVATION Upgradc«i*>7&!!s It Like It |$ New Ships Mean New Responsibilities After two-and-a-half decades of de­ cline in the U.S. maritime industry—a decline so serious that our merchant fleet sunk from first to seventh place in the world standings—the industry finally took a sudden about-face with the pas­ sage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This vital bill, one of the most im­ portant pieces of maritime legislation to be passed in our nation's history, was spearheaded through Congress by the SIU. Ultimately though, it was the re­ sponsible actions of this membership, through their support of SPAD, which enabled the SIU to work so effectively on this issue. With the Act's passage four years ago, the then lifeless U.S. shipbuilding industry was injected with the indus­ trial adrenaline needed to get the lifeblood flowing again. As a result, our nation's shipyards are now in the midst of the biggest shipbuilding boom in the history of peacetime America. However, their products are no longer C-2 tankers and conventional freightships. They are revolutionary, highly automated vessels such as the LASH/ containership carrier, the ore/bulk/oil carrier, the supertanker, and in the near future, the liquid natural gas vessel. The SIU has gotten the majority of these new ships under contract, which consequently has created many new job opportunities for our members. At the same time, though, a new and important challenge for all Seafarers has been created—to acquire the skills abso­ lutely necessary to safely and efficiently man these vessels. The SIU has developed comprehen­ sive vocational programs at the Harry Limdeberg School in Piney Point to aid our members in meeting this challenge. Yet, it is still the responsibility of the individual member to himself, his family, his Union, and the industry in which he works to take advantage of these oppor­ tunities and upgrade his professional skills. However, the Seafarer's responsibili­ ties do not end here. While aboard our newly contracted ships, each brother must work to precise­ ly honor the Union's contractual agree­ ments with our shipping companies. As responsible Seafarers, you must make certain you are properly relieved before going off duty, as well as notify­ ing the Master a full 24 hours in ad­ vance before getting off the ship so there will be sufficient time to get the proper replacement. You cannot allow these ships to sail short. A Seafarer should also remain on top of the many important issues facing the maritime industry. These issues, all of which are carried in the LOG, should be discussed among fellow Seafarers. One of our most important tools over the years has always been an active, well-informed membership ready to meet our opposition head on. A Seafarers' responsibilities are in­ creasing and becoming more complek in this increasingly complicated maritime industry. But, by meeting these responsibilities as true professionals, Seafarers will in­ sure for themselves and their families a financially secure future, as well as help­ ing to build the global competitiveness of the U.S. merchant marine and there­ by insuring its continued growth and revitalization. Below is a letter written in English and Spanish by SIU Up' grader Antonio Ramos gbout his learning experiences at the Harry Lundeberg School. He requested that it be printed in both languages so that his Spanish speaking brother members would be able to share his experiences. While going through the quartermaster and firefighting up­ grading programs, I learned a lot of things that I didn't knowi things that I used to see on the ships, but didn't know their names or how they were operated. Now, I know their names, and I am eager to give them a try. When I finish my two first courses, though, I'm taking LNG and LPG. There are many things to learn in these programs, but the main one is, in case of emergency I now know^what to expect, what to do. It might help to save my life and the lives of my brother Seafarerk aboard ship. There is nobody to thank for what I learned but all the instructors at this school. When I was on a ship, I used to see the crew give for SPAD. I gave $20, then I'd say to myself, "$20 down the drain." You know why? Because I didn't know what it was for. Now I know. If it was not for SPAD, we would all be eating bananas on the street. Don't ask me what I learned at Piney Point. Go there and see for yourselves. The doors ^e open for everybody. PARA LOS LATINOS J En el tiempo que yo estuve en la esuela, de Piney Pointj yo aprehdi muchas cpsas que no sabia, cosas que yo yeia en los barcos, y no sabia como se llamabam, o cual era el uso|i de ellas, ahora se los nombres, y conid trabajajrlas, anora | buando termine estos dos cursos, voy a empezar lbs de LNG|| TEG, son muchas las cosas que tengo que aprender penD) 1^ mas importante es, en caso de eraergencia, quiero saber quel pasa, y que hacer, quizas esto que aprenda en la escuela, mb m sirva para salvar ni vida, asi como la de mis companeros. Agradesco mucho a esta escuela, y a los instructores que: me ll^udaron mucho. Cuando yo estaba en los barbos, veia que los otros marinos daban dinefo para SPAD, y yoj pues lbs daba taunbien, y despues pensabaque ese dinero sehiba ajusta, y ahora me doy |Uenta^ de qee si no fuera por SPAP,^ estuvieramos todosl comiendo guineos en la calle. No me pregunten, que aprendi en Piney Point, porque mi contesta es, veala esquela. Las puertaS estan habieitas para todbs hosotros. Creemelo, estote ayudara mucho. Antonio M. Ramos ^ 9' I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire crew of the Over.'seas Ulla for the sympathy extended the| . , on the passing of my mother, and for the money they sent for „ a floral wreath. [ r Fraternally, ? . Harold Gilder | VotbMoXXXVt/Nb.id: October 1974 - Official Publication of tiie Seafarers International Union of AT North America, Atlantic, Gulf, takes and Inland Waters Olstricf, I' AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall. President: i Cel Tanner. Sxecuf/i'e W^ Joe DiQiorgio, Secrelary-Treasurer Frank Drozak, Vice-President 'Earl Shepard, Vice-President . Undsey^iUiams,Vice-President;, • ; ^ Paul Drozak. Vice-President Published monthly by Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class ;tOBtage paid at t^rooklyn, N.Y. J, PageJS T'.-) ;',.7 ' . �m'mm ''1 •rf. 0^-1 'f Tickled me out of. my snooze. Ym<potaW»yourself,and« -'• *'As year chjef mate tt js my duly 1 icei ,. ... "Damn strange," you mumbled when you reached To draw a curtain and found none. , Nor'djd:We::ey^ niee Not a creature within eye sight dr ear shot r Ordered the bos'^n to Arrange a leeward niche for ! ; When you woidd need it. And ii^e snoozed again. We did what we dk " .• : we coupled. ^ course. But lout stirring dust? ; ..^yr It was attsd'li^utiful, is^ natural that We resolved to traffic no more with Those who mtdce sin of such , ^ . our resolutiou wkh ^Theri'Wi^ Our teunion in encore, And We snoozed again. Amd f in tny sham nf «HT_^snodzp s I leisurely revisited ?' / Our few adult years together.. * ' ^ SSirnHXi As beautiful as you, and Throi :!OT .V _ WM. ••...-y-.. 1? we relished this nftfrouhled and nbered life we willed ourselves. • «ifL' • V- . ^" . ' pfS r '• 11 Eleven years ago I was the most excited man in the world. And Just as happy as if I bad good sense. X.. I waa twenty-two, I had just married Bernice My only sweetheart since we were peep chicks, And I was to sail my first ship as third mate. , * ^ .Agreed, we were in hock up to the ass. ' We knetywe could reach into, . Little Matj's toy bank. . . , ... Our established run to japan, ^ thirty-six day loop from Seattle, Is sometimes too long sixteen and two, and ' " Are most hospitable. JWe knew even then that little Marj would be ours. The brutal truth of it is that , '•• ''••yyyk;y''-^y\y^y:\^yw-k^k'^- • • o- •.,f''Lf tunent and romance— , Poetic hogwash, said I. "Hell, live it as you see it," You whispered in my ear, when The brute of an alarm clock Screamed us out of bed. ,• •' We had an untroubled morning and We homnied along with our radio all ihrough breakfast. Bemice wore the peek through costume She religiously wears When I sail from home port J iiiiiilfii; , •_ (H, 1 f •; '}• I __ Attention Seafarers: Please send your poems to Editor, Seafarers Log, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. pipiftpsi® I# ^ - ' Shotoert^. He reached his ship and caught the rope. And whistled at a morningstar. f - he sands and yeasty surges mix W In caves abcmt a dreary bay, on thy n1js the basrasde ^kks, ;< ,, And in thy heait the shrimp shall p :' 'J' nVnol " amwered. "death issure P; '' To sit with empty hands at home. ^-"My dings about my neck, , cries tor shme'; _ ^ •„ v - • - '• • •i T •• • ,i;: S -v - * ) j . / i V- iililiiii ,t ^ ^ i . I t 'r TI OfJtesJStI Page 19 -r'^VL, <i' !f;- Max 5 f ~ - t i •• i (\ �New SIU Pensioners '.i ;I I! Willie F. Coppage, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Coppage was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He also attended the HLSS Upgrad­ ing Program. Born in South Caro­ lina, he is a resident of Hamlet, N.C. with his wife, Elnor. Thurston J. Lewis, 57, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Lewis was the 100th QMED graduated in 1974 through the HLSS engine department upgrad­ ing program in Piney Point, Md. He was on the picket line in the 1946 Strike and attended the 1970 Edu­ cational Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School for Seamanship. During World War II he was in the U.S. Navy. A native of Oklahoma, he is now a resident of New Orleans. Jose Ml!*iRranies, 45, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a wiper. Brother Carames was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there now. Joseph Hall, 51, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother Hall had sailed for 30 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he is now a resident of Mobile with his wife. Ruby. J. Richard J. Brown, 46, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Brown sailed for 31 years. Bom in New Jer­ sey, he is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Vencenta. Frank Fisher, 63, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Galves­ ton sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Fisher sailed for 27 years. A native of Seattle, he is now a resident of Galveston with his wife, Elvira. Pedro T. Flores, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a cook. Brother Flores had sailed for 34 years. He is a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Bom in the Philippines, he is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Ciechia. Gerald L. Garrity, 69, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as an oiler. Brother Gar­ rity had sailed for 32 years. He was bom in New Orleans and is now a resident there with his wife, Mary. Antonio Cosplto, 64, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a cook. Brother Cos-, pito walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike of 1962. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World-War II. Born in Union City, N.J., he is now a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Richard J. Blake, 55, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Blake was bom in Minnesota and is now a resi­ dent of Minneapolis, Minn, with his wife, Elaise. Harry E. Dorer, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dorer was born in Bellaire, Ohio and is now a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Edward J. Senff, Jr., 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB for the Bo­ land and Cornelius Steamship Co. Brother Senff started sailing in 1929. Born in Michigan, he is now a resident of Onaway, Mich, with his wife, Marion. Gladstone W. Ford, 65, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing as a cook. Brother Ford was bom in Barbados, British West In­ dies, and is a resident of Roosevelt, L.I., N.Y. with his wife, Eulalia. Bernard Falk, 57,, joined- the Union in the port of New Yotk in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Falk is a native of Poland and is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Bernice. Fred F. Kallsfrom, 64, joined the Union in the port of Detroit sailing as a cook for Boland and Cornelius. Brother Kallstrom had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Jefferson, Ohio, he is now a resident of Styrgeon Bay, Wise, with his wife, Tessie. Anderson J. Johnes, 63, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a bosun. Brother Johnes is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was bora in Missouri and is a resident Of Tampa with his wife, Evelyn. Marcelo S. Maguad, 65, joined the Union in the port of Savannah, Ga. in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Maguad sailed for 46 years. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Floyd Dominski, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Dominski walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Bom in Tremont, Pa., he is a resident of Jer­ sey City, N.J. William Leuschner, 63, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a bosun. Brothel Leuschner is a native of Poznany ;? Poland and is now a resident gf math, Calif, with his wife, Susey.. ?} Ends Long Career on iskes^ -i'.d-jibl Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooldyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim InformaUon) bJAhlE ADDRESS .... .. STATE CITY ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # .1 / TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY • " ZIP. STATE. • Page20/:'^// - Seafarer Robert E. Jackson (I.), aftehsailing on the Great Lakes for 311'd^rs,' receives his first pension check from Frankfori, Mich. Port Agent Haf6li&'Rath bun. During the last years of a long sailing career begun in,1.945, Brpjher Jack­ son sailed as a porter aboard the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferrie%^^'^,|^ ... - • • of-" "•\'/;/v ., SeafarersLog �*# '•'S I t •r.sia- tfi^^.i-'W .>.j.-u :• fi,< t i:-.A'p .i- - .V7'>J' *v,. . I <f7-'A;.H-..>' |y<»v. i-y ; V'n". STEER A CLEAR COURSEI ( M, ^ f , V • "* ' a ^ „ „ I, barbifuIfs a pretty tough rap,but that's exactly how it is and yon can't do anyrat^ spCM,; LSDj or even maryuana—the U.S. Coa^ Guard will revoke fihing about it. Hie convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputatkni your seanuui papers, without appeal, FOREVER. for the jest of his life. , means fliat you lose for the r^ of your Ufe the right to make a However, drugs can not only destroy your di^t to a good livelihood, It living by the sea. can destroy your life. / However, it doesnt quite end there even if yon receive a suspended r» •. ^ . .. ... Vi sentence Drug abuse presenfe a senous direat to botti your physical and mental You liuiy loM your right to vote, your right to hold ouhHc office or to Om. a guu. You ffieo u«.y lo« the oppo;Ll.y of ever becoming a doctor, deutiri, certiSed public accouutaut, englueer, lawyer, architect, reattor, pharmacist, school tocher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job whc!ie you must be licensed or boiided and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Anastado Cmzado Please contact Mrs. Leticia Cruzado 'as soon as possible at 135 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205. AlbertH. Schwartz Please contact Mr. Mike Schwartz as soon as possible at 3905 Glenbrook, Arlington, Tex. 76015. Please contact your wife, Mary, as soon as possible at her San Francisco address. " Beriurd Lahdos Please contact Jean Mateson as soon as p^ible at (212) 624-6335. James K. Haines Please contact Mrs. Ester Haines as soon as possible c/o Mrs. Ingrid Gray­ son, Dep. Mail Sw. Box 192, F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif. 96651. Percy Williams, Jr. Please contact your aunt, Mrs. Cora Edgerson as soon as possible at 1201 S. Galvez, New Orleans, La. 70125, or (504) 827-0765. Your father also wishes you to contact him in Strutler, Ohio at (216) 755-5540. Politics Is i • aiinfire )c: October, 1974 T" ®t **T®' . I -ju .1 Vrr •» i • I"®* <*"*8® destroy your natural r^ht to a good, happy, productive ih. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Aug. 22.Sept. 25,1974 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 10 678 192 22 8 7,873 1 192 17 127 5,748 2,541 143 38 67,241 13 1,938 248 450 74 138 20 5 157 — MONTH TO DATE 340,595.88 5,748.00 7,623.00 20,992.45 3,983.50 537,928.00 3,590.40 44,189.35 12,286.40 3,999 641 1,152 206 34 1,382 — 94,262.91 2,809.01 18,044.50 6,000.00 223.00 3,435.72 810,420.59 20,524.08 147,396.95 54,434.75 2,435.65 29,485.69 — PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS 5 Death 184 Hospital & Hospital Extras 127 Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. 11 Surgical 76 Optical ' 1 Blood Transfusions 2 Special Equipment — Meal Books 3 Dental .............................. • 1,916 Supplemental Medicare Premiums 89 1,490 1,070 113 530 5 23 —• 9 14,863 15,000.00 21,917.72 4,610.77 1,000.00 1,399.93 25.00 422.75 — 750.00 13,887.00 262,000.00 231,322.31 40,797.37 15,057.25 11,933.75 330.75 5,139.36 — 2,166.86 107,463.30 7 68 4,319.50 25,106.31 .' \ .. TOTALS 12,169 Total Seafarers Welfare Plan 2,257 Total Seafarers Pension Plan 1,183 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan " Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 15,609 / — ^ ' I 103,711 17,726 9,559 130,996 $ YEAR TO DATE 24,300.00 $ 678.00 576.00 3,221.90 505.50 62,984.00 75.00 4,572.77 863.70 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1-.-; ^ Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment .:i •i if 1.;f 7 285,884.68 2,742,951.95 546,291.64 4,275,998.14 583,461.01 5,041,634.41 $1,415,637.33 $12,060,584.50 •'i k; Page 21 �DISPATCHERS RtoPORT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1974 1 . REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • I. ' '• • Vi-' •' 9 95 9 33 22 9 28 43 27 68 25 36 8 92 0 2 12 • 8 18 21 5 4 7 601 Boston New York ... Philadelphia Baltimore .. Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington ., Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .. .. Chicago Totals Port Boston New York .. .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals Port Boston New York . . . Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington =. Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts :... ; - :... 2 19 5 3 6 • 0 7 17 7 10 6 12 0 18 0 2 2 3 4 4 4 1 2 134 2 80 5 33 15 6 27 36 25 51 17 22 9 86 0 4 3 5 5 23 9 3 1 477 4 47 6 10 6 1 11 24 30 20 8 11 2 31 0 1 1 0 3 3 9 0 2 220 46 5 13 14 3 14 28 31 31 9 19 10 40 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 2 1 286 4 6 0 1 2 1 0 3 4 9 0 3 0 - 10 7 0 0 0 0 . 0 ~1 2 0 53 4 35 5 17 15 3 6 31 15 20 6 14 14 26 0 0 4 3 4 21 8 17 6 274 1,648 3 110 10 28 30 0 28 59 29 47 14 31 27 59 31 5 6 6 13 9 7 7 3 562 969 DECK DEPARTMENT 2 ' 8 5 2 83 24 0 10 12 0 28 5 0 10 13 0. 0 3 0 6 1 2 24 52 2 13 29 0 8 36 0 2 9 0 29 21 0 3 7 0 10 50 0 10 0 0 3 2 21 3 9 . 4 8 9 16 9 13 19 8 22 8 18 16 15 13 2 3 3 8 94 200 457 2 42 6 10 7 3 13 33 17 28 10 16 0 42 0 3 2 1 3 5 1 2 1 247 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 2 2 1 63 29 0 6 4 0 30 6 0 8 5 0 0 . 2 0 0 5 30 0 39 1 14 22 20 0 25 0 6 2 16 19 1 1 5 4 0 38 15 0 0 3 0 4 1 18 2 4 6 0 2 5 2 4 16 2 2 0 9 9 3 1 1 3 5 1 175 36 318 4 127 16 59 27 9 69 94 34 100 28 31 19 136 0 4 6 1 1 21 4 3 1 794 6 89 7 22 10 2 20 41 28 39 17 18 6 56 0 1 1 0 1 3 6 0 4 377 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 46 31 9 6 3 0 11 6 0 9 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 36 19 0 13 12 0 25 11 0 6 0 1 16 14 2 7 0 5 14 18 0 0 26 0 1 1 0 0 0 9 3 2 1 1 2 4 7 6 1 6 5 4 11 4 2 3 1 2 224 175 41 4 70 11 34 21 6 43 57 36 61 21 27 19 114 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 556 3 16 0 3 2 1 2 3 6 17 8 2 1 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 83 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -'0 3 8 8 177 21 62 40 3 55 96 47 118 44 30 40 99 0 3 I 4 11 14 7 - 4 3 887 1,594 10 51 0 13 13 0 1 14 8 7 1 8 3 75 0 7 75 21 25 87 21 22 43 505 558 1 6 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 4 1 0 2 1 1 331 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 - 6 M, 59 ii 32 19 3 24 57 -• 0 ®: 0 9 2 7 0 4 2 23 0 5 73 4 26 43 19 17 15 283 349 S m m Wi p m m S A 4 10 0 4. 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 2 3 39 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 5• ^9 m • 0 4 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 8 0 2 . 3 4 4 1 2 1 4 42 12 147 23 69 29 17 62 123 55 130 54 60 20 182 0 5 8 4 10 17 2 2 4 1,065 1 4 0 0 1 0 . 0 . 1 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 3 2 2 4 2 1 31 '^1 10 '^1' 38 * 1 ' 1 • 5 H ,,. . 22 m • 4 4 mMMMMwiiBiBHWiBIBBi ^ 395 999 550 171 2,811 & Wafers Inland Boaiiiien^s Union - United fcdusfrlai Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave„ Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mfch 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Midi. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. 2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NX 99 Montgomeiy St 07362 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. ..... i S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .; 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTUROB, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fhk 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOllAMA. Japan ........P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nikon Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 As Carted at the general membership meeting at Headquarters earlier this month, and as evidenced by the figures above, shipping has been pretty good in most ports. The outlook for shipping in the future, ^ough, is even better because of the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and the start of construction of the Tfans-Alaska Pipeline. Although passed fmur years ago, the benefits tO Seafarers of the Merchant Marine Act will rot he fully realized for many years to come—and the Alaska pipefine will not affect our domestic shipping untfl 1977, i^on its completion. Page22 Seafarers Lofi �^^•TS^rKT.fP'acst: k I ANNUAL REPORT iS5>i • ^ f rjS'.;*,- ,• SEAFARERS PENSION FUND ' (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed • in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of ' ^ Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and rt ! Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages .{ - I2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address ' /replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. y. <• ''T ' I as ..00 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND ; m tm) ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 6,863,461.21 b. Not on interest 72,771.33 c. In office $ 6,936,232.54 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 120,372.00 b. Other obligations 57,575,364.67 57,695,736.67 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 1,788,171.05 b. Common 28,109,278.29 29,897,449.34 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 175,200.83 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 1,124,880.04 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage Investment Trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable 3,115,757.80 9. 10. Total Assets $99,944,989.65 •o '' 1. -Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer $16,034,390.04 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total (Contributions $16,034,390.04 2. • Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 4,251,782.67 (b) Dividends 977,323.46 (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 5,229,106.13 4." Profit On disposal of investments 1,043,336.50 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $22,306,832.67 -I ;' .5^^'1 ; .ft DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and Payments to Service Organiza­ tions (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) ... 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospital, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums '. (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Information and education ... (b) Litigation—claims, settlements (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions A p., $ 6,123,499.01 I - •I 164,008.15 13,892.17 13,105.02 110,151.51 41,478.31 1,651.48 1,900.00 I 307,145.05 653,331.69 1,221,533.83 337.63 3,650.00 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7 above).. 19. Total Fund Balance at Beginning of Year Plus Additions ; 20. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16 above) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, page 7) 3,987.63 $ 8,002,352.16 It m $85,458,782.58 22,306,832.67 107,765,615.25 8,002,352.16 $99,763,263.09 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS and Trustees of the Fund and , ^ being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Aiuiual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee 1 The ass^Mted iff tois statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall 1^ valued at their llBii&za^ or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so requited t^ wraed with the U.S. Treasury Departihent. October, 1971 A 'i -ri ^r ^^ i 11. Oiitstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 12. Othef ainpunts set aside for payment of benefits 13. premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers ; for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued -• 43,103.32 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans 138,623.24 1® •(. 17 18. TotalXiabilities 181,726.56 19. BalanMofFtmd-. 99,763,263.09 20. Total ......v......:.... $99,944,989.65 !.:• 'i: I A) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE LIABBLI'IIES ,• ? I t .'H ADDITIONS to FUND BALANCE !;^ For the fiscal year ended March 31,1974 9{.' ;ti:;. • V' ^' CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) Page 23. 5 J E191BTf.e2 I' '•V �Involvementr^ ^ ^eajarers have demonstrated an active interest in participating m pdUticcdt^ l^j^^&ive activities, which are -j vikOf to both our job security and our social and economic welfcae, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seaf arers Political 1 Activities Donation (SPAD) fund during the year 1973. •"''iVv;: "J.-.,, : H. A. Ahmad 'A' San Francisco,Calif. R. Boyle Annapolis, Md. E. Craig Newton Hamilton, Pa. R. Farris St. Lotus, Mo. E.L. Alderman Brooklyn, N.Y, B.F.Brooks ^ Lexington, Md. R. Czadek Diduth, MiraU R.Fowlkes Orewe,Va. C. Anchorage Brooklyn, N.Y. B. Brown Mobile, Ala. R.Daishey Brooklyn, N.Y, M. H. Franson Houston, Tex. lii Andersen Union Town, Ala. L.Bruski Rogers City, MUsh. B. Dahlan Brooklyn, N.Y M.Gain Philadelphia, Pa. S.Anderson No.Seatle, Wash. L.Buchan Upper Marlboro, Md. C.DeJesus Brooklyn, N.Y, P.Genaro Tampa, Flo.' Li Bugo AlgonaCyMich. J.P.DeSanio8 Brooklyn, N.Y. tir. X Gonzales New Orleans, ta. » F» j R. Desmond Eden, N.Y. R. L. Goodman Dallas, Tex. itB.Ayala Bronx, N.Y. B-Azar Brooklyn, N.Y. T.Burke Belmont, Mass. J. W. Badgeit ^ Baytown, Tex. K. Burton New Orleans,Lau' M. Baines Hampton, Va. R.Butch Warminister, N. J. T.Baker Berlin, Md. S.R.Carroll Hermosa Beach,Calif. R. Balog Youngstown, Ohio L.Carver Santee, Calif. A.Barnett Brooklyn, N.Y^ B.Cloudman G. Dudley Pr~dUla,.i,MicH. . ' J. M. Kulberg Hampton, N.H. D.Howell , xmm Little Park, Minhi 'J.Hunt, Mobae,Aia. M. Kurtz Jacksonville, F/cf| D. Hurley Carrollen, Tex. R.Laiche New Orleans, La, J.C.Illson NewRochelle,N.Y.' ' F.I.Laing ,:•_•,:• J,,. New Orleans, Ld, i-f's. •' -/v- D.W. Leuwqfdfj^., Houston, Tex^ R.R.Doody 6rielle,N.J. E. Halley Portsinouth, Va. I.Jaime Bayanion,Puerto Rico P.Lardeque Frankfort, Mich, B.Drumgoode San Jose, Calif. J. L. Hamley A A Jastpr S^r^isco, Calif. San Marcus, Tex. C.Egelston Goldsboro,N.C. SABigelOw Henderson, Nev. ' T.Isch , ^ Algonae, Mich. ^\ W.Corbett Bronx, N.Y. D. Cosentino Baltimore, Md. /.A.. J.Green Algonae, Mich. R. Baumgardner San Francisco,Calif. iif- • S. Doherty Harrington, R. I. ./••.if:;: C.Eastwood Oberlin,La. \ W.E.Bierly r Cleveland, Ohio W.Kull .^1 Forest HOI, Ill.^^m • - -v. L. Lantphere . ^ Brooklyn, N F. J.C.Coombs Chesapeake, Fa. IG, Berry Springfield,Va . • W.Kokms Honolulu, Hawaii V.Isaido New Orleans, La - B.M.Bartholomew Arlington, Va H. Cortes Brooklyn, N.Y. ' •; " • SA. Himmd ^ Boston, Mass. , , R. Goodwin Brockton, Mtws. K. Duggan - • Acckeet.Mdi" i A.Hooper : Millville, N.J. S.C.Klano _ Hamilton, Ore, [ A. Dimitropoulos , New York, N. Fi J.F.Colbert Newport N^S,Va W. Barron Detroit, Mich. ^ . •, •'m H.R.Hill River Rouge, Mich. • M. Elethorws Algonae, Midi, J.M.Erich AMm,Ohio Hanks J.«.Jokn^on Auburn, Wash. ^ ^ . • S.Harris NewOrleans,La. J.fonesfY'^'-New OflOdhs, LaJ D->Hart ''kd.TexasCity,Tex. C.M.Joy Wanetechee, Wash. G.B00S Garwood, N.J. ,W.8. Borchardt DanSouci,Fla &.C.Borda te, Calif. AAA i jmBoughman i Detroit, Mich. . ^t.Bousson ^ imeood,N.Y. C.W.Bowman Glenn Burney, Mdl [ J. L. Boyce nrginia Beach,Va ^. 'JI Page 24 4 i' / F.J.Le^a Camden, N. J. ''4-u v""^' M.M.Leilyy'AMfi^0i : WesiminstS^lfdl R. C. L^andomekAMi Baltimafe,Md. t , T.Daeo-..,.:-Ty'''^h New Orleans, ta. / - J,Hastings Baltimore, Md. W.A.Kenny Philadelphia, Pa H.Lilledah New York, N. y; *"' J.S.Heeks Houston, Tex. C.R.Killeen Scranton, Pa R.C.Loiderman Baltimore, Md., D.Hernandez Detroit, Mich. / A.L.King . San Francisco, Calif R.Lorenson 1 Algonae, Mich. F. B. Mack St. Helena, Calif. _ , a. A, Blair Boulder City, Nev. J. J. Bock^ Mobile, Ala 11 B. M. Mahan Bronx,N.Y. AR'Mchan ronx, N. Y^ • /-imisL, ^0. Mainaiza n,Mas8. R. Makarewieif -^5Baltimore, Md._ K*Manko * Somerdale, N. J. . « ;V ^ "1 ib^R. Mansfield ISan Diego,Calit t '1 L.Marrero ' -,^1 San Francisco, Calif^ J.F.Marth Northhampton^ Da j M. Martin J ila Seafarers Log ,191 , �f itl ,|;|f 210 Seafarers Gave $100 or More to SPAD in 1973 .X ) ^ i Ii W.B. Tampa, Fid. r.lM.Paulson Portland, Ore. j.Richoux Metaire,La. Hi G. Roth " Dick8on,TeXi C.W.Seese Baltimore, Md. W.d.Sims Mobile, Ala. J. M. McCoy tynntmod, Wmh. G. Payton Pritchard, Ala. J. Rivera Monterey Park, Calif. M. Russo No. Seattle, Wash. W.P.Setlife Florida R, A. McDonnell Beliinyham, Waalu G.C. Smith Jacksonville, Fla. M, A. Peters Novato, Calif. N.Rivera Brooklyn, N.Y. N. G. Sakellarides Silver Spring, Md. T. P. Shannon Ogdensburg, Ni Y. D. L, Merson Baltimore, Md. D. Soyka Piney Point, Md. L. Phillips Loxlty, Ala. J.Michael Baltimore, Md. L.Pretious Houston,Tex. H.N.Middleton Sat8uma,Ala. B. Prozak Al0onac,Mieh. T.W.Miller Lang Beach, N.Y. S.Rafferty 1.8. Rodriguez Manhattan Beach, Calif. Audndale, La. L. Minix Richmond, Calif. R.Raynep Jacksonville, Flo. M. Montenwgtaf Houston, Texi / '> . P.Rivern J.Salyards Bayamon, Puerto Rico Bakersheld, Calif. Ai S. Shariff River RoUgd, Mich. L. Rodden Detroit, Mich. D. L. SanFilippo San Diego,Calif. G^T. Sheen Seattle, Wash. D.Santiago Bronx, N.Y. S.Simpson St. Louis, Mo. C. Rodriguez Jersey City,N.J. S.Schultz R. F. Sims Grand Junction, Colo. Brooklyn, N. Y. . •H ' ''.U. ' ,)• . ] D. SPrague SeattlCrWash. W.S.Stark Brooklyn,N.Y. ^ t i CM E. D.Stefer Houston, Tex. C.Rondo Baltimore, Md. .1 , - »• J ' "ii J. C. Moore W.Covina, Calif. "t't- ' :*5 I Vi ^ Sr T.P.Moore Lexington Park, Md. t V» r' ; % E. W. Morris Belleville, Mich. C. Mosseri TrumlnM,Cdiu^ 'ti E.Moyer Brodktm'N^Mf^m A j.Mumns DenhamSprtiMfS,,^ C. Murphy ^ Houston, Tex. G. Nason Garden City, N.Y. N. Ocasio Brooklyn, N.Y. D. Olsen Detroit, Mich. 'ii' ¥ , ^ O. J. Olsen Jersey City, N. J; J. J. Orsini Her8h€y,Pa. % O.F.Ostiander MarysvUle, WasH^i, K. Othberg Cleveland, Ohid r J.A.Wright BedtB^tWa^ M.WMxhumn MetBdri€,hg. ^ E.Young Detroit, Mich. f' R,Palacios ' Houston, Tex. , GiomestegMasmi P.C.Pardervich St.Albans,N.Y. ; V i M. Young Algonac, Mich, , t - I - rI.Zemenz Norwalk,Conn. -J kyL iB.G.Partch,Jr. le,Wmh, J ' •^'• J•'fl^5!.iv 0ctober,i9M t ^ C.Woodward Algtmtc, Mich. P. Owen : Califafrnitt,l!p4l P.jPdintisand San Francisco, Calif: Page 25 �m r* Seafaring on "America's Fourth k • Over 2,500 Seafarers man 58 ships which carry a large part of 389-miIlion tons of waterhorne cargo each year but never touch the waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico. Sail­ ing off what has been called America's fourth scacoast, Seafarers on the Great Lakes form an important part of America's merchant marine. Sailing specially designed Great Lakes vessels, these Seafarers carry the cement, coal, limestone, lumber, ore and other raw materials that supply and fuel most of our major industries in the Northern part of the U.S. Not only are the ships on the Lakes different from those sailing on the deep sea, but sailing on these vessels also in­ volves a different type of work schedule. This SiU-contracted Great Lakes freighter, the Medusa Challenger (Cement Transport), gets ready to enter a lock. As is common on most Great Lakes ships, the pilot house is directly in back of the bow, while the crews quarters are placed far aft. Thr^..«h wi During the spring, summer and fall, the crews on these ships rarely get off as they sail from one city to another, only stopping long enough to load and unload their cargo. But during the severe Northern winters, these Lakes vessels are forced to lay up because of « . . Coast"! i . J ice on the Lakes and connecting rivers,' and the Seafarers aboard these ships must wait until the spring thaw before shipping out again. Seafarers on the Lakes are also re­ quired to possess special skills in ord^r to perform their duties properly. They must be familiar with the various selfloading conveyors carried aboard many Lakes ships, the unloading pumps for cement and other fine bulk cargos, as well as know how to dock their ship without the aid of tugs by . using bow thrusters and lines. To service the Lakes Seafarers on these vessels, the SIU has developed a unique system to ensure that our mem­ bers on the Lakes receive the Union representation all Seafarers should expect. Because the vessels spend little time , in port, and crewmembers are paid each^ week rather than at intermittent pay-" oils, the SIU has placed patrolmen in a boathouse along tbe St. Clair River in Algonac to periodically service SIU crews as their ships pass through. AB Joe Boboia, in his 19th season Of sailing on the . SeaSs^r'..' ^ ...I .-A • l-y �•-<> r«»rv»v=i'«>itv^)7ir»<^f'*'«- ----- ••-• 'i jn •n Members Play Important Role on Great Lakes The St. Clair River is the only con­ necting channel from Lakes Michigan and Huron to the Eastern Great Lakes, and most ships in the SIU-contrac(ed fleet pass through this channel fre­ quently. By monitoring a ship-to-shore radio, the SIU patrolmen in Algonac can intercept the SlU-contracted ships as they siowly navigate the narrow channel. When a ship sailing down river is contacted, a pilot takes the patrolmen out to the vessel in the SIU's^ small launch, and the patrolmen must climb up a ladder as the pilot keeps the launch alongside the moving ship. It is a tridcy maneuver, and though no patrolmen have been lost, a few briefcases have landed in the river whOn either the ship or launch has pitched suddenly and the patrolman on the ladder has had to lunge for the ship to avoid a cold and dangerous bath in the river. Once aboard the ship, the patrolmen service the Seafarers, hiding shipboard meetings, settling any beefs and con­ ducting other Union business as the ship continues its voyage down the St. Clair River. As the ship passes Detroit, approxi­ mately three hours after it has passed through Algonac, the patrolmen are taken off the ship by a private mail boat in a procedure similar to the one used to board the ship. For ships sailing upriver, the routine is reversed, with the patrolmen being put on the vessel in Detroit and taken off in Algonac by our launch. Seafaring on the Great Lakes is in­ deed a unique occupation, calling for specialized skills and presenting its own unique problems to a Union serving its. members. The SIU, in order to meet its obligation to all of its members, has had to adopt different procedures to spe­ cifically serve the needs of Seafarers on the Great Lakes. But, as unique as these procedures may be, they represent only superficial differences, for all Seafarers are united in their desire to make a de­ cent living as professional seamen who take pride in.their chosen career. Ml i %i -3^ The Detroit Edison (American Steamship) unloads its cargo of coal using its self-loading machinery. Self-loaders enable Great Lakes vessels to unload their cargoes of bulk ore in a few hours. T• ' "V •' '••i i. Members of the Paul H. Townsend's deck department hook up pumps that will unload their cargo of cement by sucking the fine, dry powder from the holds and pumping it into storage silos. i ' J , n I" J— ' ^ -iO* -f, ' ''.i' :' i he Union's launch, used to put its patrolmen aboard SlU-contracted Lakes hips as they pass through the St, Clair River, navigates the river on its way D meet a ship headed towards Detroit. SIU patrolmen, living on top of this boathouse in Algonac, Mich., monitor freighter traffic as it passes through the St. Clair River in order to service SIU members on the Great Lakes. Page 27 October, 1974 •:1 i- ; J c1S1£|f,S^ •, c:., JS:-; V �T' I jRnal JSeparturesi I 'i SIU pensioner Arnie R. Glasscock, 67, died on Aug. 2. Brother Glasscock joined the Union in 1949 in the port of ^ New Orleans sailing ^ cook. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Foley, Ala. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Selma; a son, Arnie, Jr., and a daughter, Luanda. SIU pensioner Alvin Henderson, 67, succumbed to cancer in Holthem, N. C. on Aug. 6. Brother Henderson joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 49 years. A native of Savannah, Ga., he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his widow. Venita and a godchild, Wanda. Roqne P. Ramos, 53, died of a heart attack on the SS San Juan (Sea-Land) off Cadiz, Spain on Aug. 5. Brother Ramos joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He was born in Portugal and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Leonides; three sons, Edivor, George and Roque, Jr., and a daughter, Nancy. IBU pensioner Raymond A. Miiligan, 61, died of cancer in the USPHS hospital in Baltimore on May 2. Brother Milligan joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1944 to 1974. Bom in Baltimore, he was a resident of St. Michaels, Md. at his death. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Park, Gleh Burnie, Md. Sur­ viving are his widow, Margaret and a daughter, Margaret. SIU pensioner Alfred Mueller, 74, passed away on June 30. Brother Muel­ ler joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. A native of Estonia, USSR, he was a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. when he died. Russell H. Scalllon, 53, died in a hepatic coma in the Poplar Bluff Vet­ eran Hospital in Missouri on May ^24. Brother &allion was a member of the SlU-aflfiliated IBU sailing for Inland Tugs. Bom in Arkansas, he was a resi­ dent of Lilboum, Mo. Interment was in Mounds Park Cemetery, Lilbourn. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Scalllon of Lilbourn and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Delashmet of St. Louis. SIU pensioner Ancil E. Cunning­ ham, 57, died of heart disease on Aug. 28. Brother Cunning­ ham joined the Union in the port of Hous­ ton in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician. A native of Middleport, Ohio, he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Fred (Marcella) Bartels of Youngstown, Ohio. David C. Dix, 58, passed away in the USPHS -hospital in Norfolk on Aug. 8. Brother Dix joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sail­ ing as an AB and mate for the Chesapeake Bay Co. from 1945 to: 1964, the NBC Line in 1972 and the Allied Towing Co. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Cape Charles, Va., he was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Marjorie and two sons, David, Jr. of Atlanta and Robert. Woodrow Wilson Moore, 60, passed away on Aug. 3. Brother Moore joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. A native of North Caro­ lina, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Surviving are his widow, Kathy; a son, George of Roanoke, Va. and two brothers, Roy and Dew£y of Tarboro, N.C. Alfred Talaske, 38, died of a heart attack in Alpena, Mich, on Aug. 12, 1973. Brother Talaske joined the IBU in the port of Alpena in 1956 sailing in the steward department for the Boland and Cornelius Co., American Steam­ ship Co. and the Huron Cement Co. He was a graduate of the HLSS. Bom in Alpena, he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Talaske and a brother, David, all of Alpena. SIU pensioner Clifford J. Cooper, 71, died of a cerebral stroke at his home in Toledo, Ohio on June 29. Brother Cooper joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the American Steamship Co. until his retirement in 1966. He had sailed for ^5 years and was born in New York. Cremation was in the Toledo Memorial Park Ceme­ tery, Sylvania, Ohio. Surviving are two sons, Sherwood of Buffalo, N.Y. and Russell, and a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Schlinder of Gowanda, N.Y. SIU pensioner Gustav A. Lueth, 72, died in Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 21. Brother Lu­ eth joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York mailing as a cook. He had sailed for 32 years, at­ tended the HLSS in 1970 and was a U.S. Army veteran in World War II. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. at his death. Surviving is ji brother. Jack of Union City, N.J. Frederick* R. Pekarek, Sr., 53, died aboard ship off Pan­ ama on Jan. 16, 1970. Brother Pekarek joined the Union . in the port of Jack: 5 sonville in 1964 sail­ ing in the deck de­ partment. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1936 to 1958. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Jacksonville when he passed away. Burial was in Yonkers, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Frederick, Jr. of Jacksonville and a brother of Yonkers. SIU pensioner Albert G. McLaugh­ lin, 86, passed away on Aug. 17. Brother McLaughlin joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Tampa sailing in the engine department. He was a resident Pompano Beach, Fla. when he died. Interment was in Flagler Memorial Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Marie; a son. Seafarer Lionel A. McLaughlin of North Lauderdale, Fla.; a foster son, Harrison Ebanks; seven daughters, Mrs. Alora Ebanks, Mrs. Leona Yates, Mrs. Helen McCannurse, Mrs. Genevieve Castels, Mrs. Verbena Alvarez, Mrs. Marie Watson and Mrs. Louise Ram­ irez; three brothers, Cyril, Frances and Carl; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Thomas and Mrs. Pearl Cliff; 19 grandchildren, 17 greatrgrandchlidren and a greatgreat-grandchild. IBU pensioner Carl A. ChisneU, 72, died of acute hepatic failure in the Faith Medical Center, East China Twsp., Mich, on Aug. 23. Brother ChisneU joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1964 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Ar­ mada, Mich., he was a resident of St. Clair, Mich, when he passed away. In­ terment was in Hillside Cemetery, St. Clair. Surviving is a brother, David of St. Clair. f SIU pensioner Flacido L. Diaz, 80, died of cardiac arrest in the Abbey Hos­ pital and Medical Center, Coral Gables, Fla. on July 17. Brother Diaz joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 38 years and had become a U.S. natural­ ized citizen. Seafarer Diaz was born in Spain and was a resident of Miami. In­ terment was in Woodland Park Ceme­ tery, Miami. Surviving are his widow, Carmen a son, Placido, Jr. of Miami and Tampa and a brother^ Antonio of Newark, N.J. SlU pensioner George Wass, 72, passed away from natural causes in the USPHS hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Aug. 5. Brother Wass joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Irvington, N.J. at his death. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crema­ tory, North Bergen, N.J. with his ashes scattered on the high seas. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Joan) Puccio of Warwick, N.Y. and Susan Wass of Fairfield, Conn. < Frances L. Shac­ kelford, 68, passed away from lung can­ cer at home in Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. on July 9. Brother Shac­ kelford joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief steward. He was a pre­ war Navy veteran and was born in Nor­ folk. Interment was in Rosewood Me­ morial Park, Virginia Beach. Surviving is his widow, Lucy. Edward F. RodriIguez, 42, died of a heart attack in St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston on May 120. Brother RodriIguez joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the I port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an AB for the G & H Towing Co. from 1956 to 1974. A native of Galveston, he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Grace Memorial Park, Alta Loma, Tex. Sur­ viving are his widow, Billie Jean; a ,son, Edward, Jr.; four daughters, Elizabeth Ann, Wanda Jean, Barbara Jane and Betty Ann, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Rodriguez, Sr. IBU pensioner Lewis C. WUgns, 78, succumbed to cardioi respiratory failure in Beebe Hospital in ' Lewes, Del. on Aug. 12. Brother Wilgus [joined the Union in I the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a cook for the Taylor and Anderson Towing and Li^terage Co. since 1946. Bom in Delaware, he was a resident of 06ean View, Del. at his death. Interment was in the Wilgus Cemetery, Roxana, Del. Surviving are two sons, Lewis of Ocean View and Lloyd of Bethany Beach, Del. SIU pensioner George J. Giamarelos, 82, passed away due to natural causes in Vdlos, Greece on Apr. 22. Brother Giamarelos joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Detroit sailing as an oiler. He had sailed also on the deep sea. Bom in Greece, he was a resident of Volos at his death. Burial was in Volos. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Urania Giamareldu; a sister, Maria; an uncle, Isolnis G. NicHolos and a nephew, George Tsanis, all of Volos. John W. (Jack) Groener, 53, drowned when he fell into Lake Stock­ holm, N.J. on May 20. He was dead on arrival at Stockholm Lake Hospital. Brother Groener joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J,, he was a resident of Stockholm, N.J. when he died. Burial was in Laurel Grove Memorial Cemetery, Totowa Boro, Paterson, N.j. Surviving are his widow,' Edith and his stepfather, Charles Bar­ tow of Paterson. SIU pensioner Wade B. Harrell, 59, succumfied to heart disease in New Or­ leans on Oct. 15,1973. Brother Harrell joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook and baker. A native of Dade City, Fla., he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans when he died; In; terment was in Orange Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is his Syidbw, Olga of Smyrna Beach, Fla. • ' ' H' . •» ••i'ii.I'" VJ-.-: . nh'"' Page 28 ilUIi �1 Jfinal Bepartwresi Richard H. Cox, 65, passed away on July 5. Brother Cox joined the SlU-affiliated'IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief steward for McAl­ lister Brothers from 1959 to 1960. Bom in Medford, Mass., he was a resident of Cincinnati. Sur­ viving are his widow, Bumetta of Cleve­ land; a stepdaughter, Madge Crabtree and a stepson. Robert H. Daniels, 56, succumbed to heart disease on July 4. Brother Daniels joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing as an AB for the Huron Cement Co. He was a pre-war U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Alpena, Mich. Burial was in Caledonia Twsp. Cemetery, Spruce, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Jean. Wadsworth R. Daniels, 56, died on June 21. Brother Daniels joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a QMED. He was a 1968 grad­ uate of the Andrew Furpeseth Training School in New Orleans, an A Seniority Upgrader at the HLSSiiin 1973 and attended the U.S. Maritime < > Administration's Bayonne, N,J(, Firefighting School. Seafarer Dan­ iels was a,U.S. Air Force veteran from 1940 to 1949. Bom in St. Francisville, La.; he was a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Surviving is his widow, Lee. . James O. Dewell, 64, passed away on J July 29. Brother Dewell joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 19j59. sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for.42 years and was a; pre-war veteran of the Army and Navy. Seafarer Dewell was bom in Gooding, Idaho and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are a son, James, Jr.; two daughters, Susie and Maria; a half-brother, Samuel Grannukos trf Houston and two sisters, Mrs. Nita Hettler of Frazier Park, Calif, and Mrs. Cora Betz of Seattle. Ernest C. Siupper, 43, perished in the blaze of his mobile home in Delco, N.C. on Apr. 15. Brother Skipper joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1957 sailing as a first mate aboard the SS Sea Eagle for the Allied Towing Co. He was bom in Delco and was a resident there. Burial was in the Delco Ceme­ tery. Surviving are a son, Ernest, Jr.; a daughter, Vickie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Skipper; four brothers, William, James, Robert and Grant; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Walker and Mrs. Melba Kay Little and two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Sue Skipper and Mrs. Rosetta October, 1974 George F. Lesnan^^5, died on Aug. V LesnanW'^r— ' joined the Union *** in the port of Wilm^ ington, Calif, in 1955 — sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was > an Army veteran of World War 11 and attended the SIUMEBA, District 2 School for Marine Engineers in 1968. Born in Mingo Junction, Ohio, he was a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Surviving are his widow. Park Soon and his father, John of Mingo Junction. IBU pensioner Norris F. Lever, 70, succumbed to an acute pulmonary edema in Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, Mich, on Aug. 8. Brother Lever joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a tug linesman for the Frank Becker Tow­ ing Co. from 1953 to 1974. A native of Detroit, he was a resident of Lincoln Park. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Starville, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Marvin, and a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Knierim of Newport, Mich. John Patrick. Ryan, 56, suc­ cumbed to heart at­ tack on the SS San Juan (Sea-Land) at sea on July 26. Brother Ryan joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as a cliief electrician. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Ryan, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, attended the HLSS for upgrading in 1966 and was on the Vietnam run during hostili­ ties. A native of Savannah; he was a resident of Pottsville, Pa. when he died. Interment was in the Queen of the Uni­ verse Cemetery, Monongahela Twsp., Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a son, John, Jr. SIU pensioner Pearl May Yost, 76, died of a heart attack in Erie, Pa. on Mar. 19. Sister Yost was one of the last women to sail as a cook on the Great Lakes aboard the SSScobel. She joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1951 sailing for the Erie Sand & Gravel Co. She had sailed for 18 years. A native of Kentucky, she was a resident of Girard, Pa. at her death. Burial was in Girard. Surviving are two grandsons, Richard G. Myers of Girard and David P. Myers of Erie and a daughter-in-law, Rita. 1 SIU pensioner Mark Wamoff, 65, succumbed to a heart attack in St. Vin­ cent's Hospital, To­ ledo, Ohio on Feb. 9. Brother Wamoff joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as a wheelman. Bom in Russia, he was a resident of Toledo. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, To­ ledo. Surviving is his widow, Blanche. SIU pensioner Ronald A. Eden, 62, succumbed to a heart attack on July 1 in Harborview Medical Center, Seattle. Brother Eden joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 43 years. Born in London, England, he was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Washelle Crematory, Seattle. Surviving is his widow, Mamie. "I • • I .:a t ''if > Gerard T. McGar•ty. 52, died aboard the SS San Pedro (Sea-Land) on Sept. 3 off San Francisco. Brother McGarity ] joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a chief electrician. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1949 and was up­ graded to OMED this year at the HLSS. Born in Billings, Mont., he was a resi­ dent of San Francisco when he passed away. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Nancy Ryan of Gardenia, Calif. SIU pensioner Jose M. Reyes, 63, succumbed to heart disease in Rio Peidras, Puerto Rico on July 14. Brother Emillo DI Pietro, Reyes joined the SIU 61, succumbed to a in 1938 in the port of heart attack on Aug. Baltimore sailing as 1. Brother Di Pietro a bosun since 1962. He had sailed for joined the Union in 45 years. Bom in Florida, Puerto Rico, 1938 in the port of he was a resident of Carolina, Puerto Galveston sailing as Rico when he died. Burial was in Caro­ a fireman-watertendLawrence B. "Lar­ lina. Surviving are his widow, Mercedes ^ er. He was born in ry" Kelly, 46, was New Jersey and was a resident of Pennsand his mother, Emilia of Santurce, killed in a crane ac­ ville, N.J. at his death. Surviving are his Puerto Rico. cident aboard the widow, Anna and a brother, Francis of containership, SS Ramon B. Fer­ Pennsgrove, N.J. Summit (Sea-Land) nandez, 53, died of on Sept. 1 at Cap­ arteriosclerosis car­ William C. B. tain's Bay, Unalaska, diovascular disease in Bourgeois, 49, suc­ Alaska. Brother Kelly the Church and cumbed to a pulmon­ joined the SIU in the port of Wilming­ Home Hospital in East ary embolism in ton, Calif, in 1956 sailing as an AB. He Baltimore on July 29. Jefferson Hospital, was a post-war Navy veteran. Born in Brother Fernandez Metairie, La. on June Revere, Mass., he was a resident of joined the SIU in the 3. Brother Bourgeois Fallbrook, Calif, when he died. Surviv­ port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a joined the SIU in ing are his widow, Billie; two scms, deck engineer. He was bom in Spain 1952 in the port of Scott and Brian; a stepson, Amold Bonand was a resident of Baltimore when New York sailing as a chief cook. He sall; a daughter, Maureen and a sister, he passed-away. Seafarer Fernandez was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War Mrs. Gloria H. Kennedy of Revere. completed his "A" Seniority Upgrading 11. Bom in New Orleans, he was a at the HLSS in 1973. Interment was resident of Metairie at his death. Burial in the Gardens of Faith, Baltimore. Ronald C. Sonthwas in Masonic Cemetery, New Or­ Surviving is a brother, Julio of Balti­ ard, 45, was lost leans. Surviving are his widow, Nancy more. overboard off the and a son, William, Jr. containership, the John Dickens, 61, Edward J. MulGalloway Sea-Land passed away on Aug. vanerton, 46, expired while helping to rig 20. Brother Dickens on July 25. Brother the starboard gang­ joined the SlU-affiMulvanerton joined way prior to entering liated IBU in the port the then SlU-aflSliSan Francisco Har­ of Chicago in 1963 ated RMR—now bor on Dec. 14. A three-hour search sailing as a scowman IBU—in the port of in the night fog by Seafarers was to no for the Great Lakes New York in 1960 avail. Brother Southard joined the Dredge Co. in 1963 sailing as a floatman Union in the port of New York in 1970 and from then to now for the Hannah for a post-war U.S. Army base, the sailing as an OS. He was a post-war Waterways Co. He attended a HLSS Penn from 1944 to 1945 and the veteran of the Navy. A native of Detroit, upgrading program this year and was an Penn Central RR from 1971 to 1974. he was a resident of San Franscisco. Army veteran of World War II. Born He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. and Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Suzanne in Thomas, W. Va., he was a resident was a resident there. Surviving are his P. Pietrzyk of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; of Chicago when he died. Surviving are widow, Rita; a son, Edward and a his father, Casto; two sons, John and his widow, Violet; four sons, John, daughter, Michele, both of Bayonne, Ronald, Jr., and three daughters, Ann­ Matthew, Thomas and Michael and a N.J. ette, Patricia and Marlae. daughter, Carolyn. Page 29 I- VJ ^ J 'N 11 I f .. i ; 1• i ' (• •: • n' • I �Practical 5- "- • • Tank Barge T raining ''•f Part of the training curriculum for the Lundeberg School's upcoming special pumpman course, to start on Nov. 4, will take place aboard the School's tank barge. Above photo, taken aboard the barge, shows QMED upgraders getting some practical instruction from HLSS Instructor Lee DeMasters (far left). From the right of DeMasters are Seafarers Alton Long and Leon Lockley of Baltimore; David Goosby and Ralph Mahlich of Jacksonville, and Ernest Siejack of Baltimore. Upgrading Cjass Schedule Oct. 31 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 29 Dec. 12 Dec. 26 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 13 .—-QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster, and all Steward Department Rating^ — Pumpman (Special) — FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Depart­ ment Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, FOWT, Welding, and all Steward Department Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings — FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Quartermaster, and all Steward De­ partment Ratings — Diesel High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty six Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantiage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be ^ven a GEO PreTest. This test wiD cover five gen­ eral areas: English Granunar, and literature; Social Studies, Science I I 1 I I I I I I I I .. , Y/C'-i,! • -• _ Feb.3 Feb. 6 Feb. 20 Mar. 3 Mar. 6 — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, and aU.Steward Department Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward DepartmentRatings — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, and all Steward Departmoit Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings NOTE: The date and course are subject to change at any time. AB Course Scheduled The SIU's next four-wedtAB coarse is scheduled to begin on Nov. 14atthe Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and rach Sdibirer eligihle is encour­ aged to participate in fiiis comprehensive program for his own henefii. This course, taught hy HLS's experienced staff instructors, will emphasize the practical iqiplications of the materials covered, in addition to formal class­ room study. For example, as part of the cargo handling segment of the course, each student will top and spot hooms. Also, each Seafarer will participate in a one-day training cruise daring the last week of the course, and will he expected to take soundings, recognize navigational aids and stand a watch at the wheel. Other areas covered in the course will include the tying of knots, splicing of wire and use of braided lines. Practical firefighting work, first aid and safety will be stressed throughout the entire four week coarse. By the end of this course, each man will he a knowledgeable and competent member of the deck department on any ship. The equipment with which Sea­ farers wUl be working is of the most modem and up-to-date. To be eligible for the course, yon must be at least 19-years old and have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman, or be a graduate of HLS with eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. You must also be able to pass the pre­ scribed physical which requires eyesight of 20/100—^20/100 without glasses, corrected to 20/40—^20/20, and normal color vision. 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fuD. 3. All ontstandii^ monetary obliga­ tions, such as dncs and loons paid in fuD. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information J on the Lundeberg High School Program. { .Book No.. Name Address Last grade completed. (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended— 1 Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I fa«3o viJg . and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundebeig School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to file Harry Lnndeherg School. A test hooidet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the rests and mail hoth the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg SchooL (See application on thb page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Jain. 23 Log �k ly I. Deck Department Upgrading 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be feqiured to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—nnllmlted—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100. corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatmari 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT-—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime wUl be required to take the four week course.) 1. No requirements. Electriciaii, Reirjgeiation, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior En^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker'— (who holds Only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMEP-:Trany rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Bi^ennaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic, i 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding f ! £ t :Sl|,, ii t .f "a. ,1= t ! 1 i •• ^ HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION ; I Name } (Last) I I (City) I I Book Num^r -Telephone. (AreaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (Sute) i' 'I 'I I 1 j Port and Date Issued 1' -Ratings Now Held. I Social Security # j HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • I Dates Available For Training II Am Interested In: I DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman IM Ml, i: Age. (Middle) (First) I Address I (Street) 'X ENGINE • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • I STEWARD Electrician • Assistant Cook Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Pumpman (Special) r*!' I - :! • ' I RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in ratI ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program • 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or, 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Qoarfermaster FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) . J' Cook and Baker SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT I DATE OF DISCHARGE i; 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) mutt hdd a rating. Pumpman (Sp^ial) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. ; Steward Upgrading AaMuUCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and shpw a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum -lol threemcmths seatime. miis I I IPORT__ -DATE. I !SIGNATURE. I RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: j LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, I PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 ^ ^I I ^ 'I' W;- Page 31 i'' •>,1 �.. , SEAFARERS LOG October, 1974. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DIStRICT • AFL-CIO i The STLTs Harry Londeberg School has deyeloped a comprehensiYe training and upgrading program for career-minded Seal^ers shipping in the steward department. A Seafarer who takes fnll advantage of these opportunities can go from messman or other steward entry ratings all the way to Chief Steward in a relatively few years. The programs offer comprehensive training in the preparation of all types of foods, as well as instruction in the professional formulation of nutritionally balanced meals and diets. Membership response to these programs, though, has not been as good as response to the HLSS upgrading program for deck and engine. The most successful steward program. Third Cook Training, has graduated 83 Seafarers as reported to the membership at this month's general meeting at Headquarters. The other upgrading courses for steward have graduated 15 Assistant Cooks, 12 Cook and Bakers, 5 Chief Cooks, and 8 Stewards. This is a good record, but if we are to continue to meet our steward department manning obligations to the Union's contracted operators. Seafarers must more fully participate in these programs. If you are a young Seafarer still shipping entry, consider the steward department for a career. And, if you are already shipping in the steward department, get the needed seatime and upgrade. Each time you upgrade to a higher rating—no matter what shipboard department you safl-yoo increase your earning power, as weli as strengthening your job security. Requirements for all the Lundeberg School's upgrading programs can be found on page 31 of each issue of the LOG. ^ Londeberg Scbcl's stewrd depmUnent trainiiig and upgrading programs, talks about balanced meal preparation mtb Upgraders A! Hutchinson, left, and George Salazar. The steward department offers many fine careers for SIU members. Entry rating trainees get some basic Instruction m steward department t^hnlques from Jim Richards, dhecto? of the Schoors a career In the steward department. ^ ^ r.W. • '' . U}. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL NAMED TO ADVISORY PANEL BY PRESIDENT FORD OIL BILL COMPROMISE REPORTED OUT BY CONFEREES N.Y. STATE AFL-CIO ENDORSES HIGH CAREY FOR GOVERNOR SEAFARERS GET MONEY DUE THEM HIGH COURT WILL HEAR FOREIGN-FLAG PICKETING APPEAL LAKES SEAFARER UPGRADED TO MATE FOWT IS A STEPPING STONE TO AN ENGINE ROOM CAREER UPGRADES ACADEMICALLY AND VOCATIONALLY FIRST AID COURSE GIVEN TO BOSUNS USNS TALLULAH CREW SAVES 256 FROM BURNING CRUISE SHIP BOSUN'S ELEGY GALLOWAY UNLOADS IN YOKOHAMA STEWARD ENDS 46-YEAR CAREER THE SL RESOURCE SWITCHES TO EUROPEAN SERVICE SIU-MANNED SCHUYKILL CREW RESCUE SEVEN AS TUG BURNS IF PRACTICE MAKES DECK DANG PERFECT NAVY TANKER SUAMICO PAYS OFF IN SAN DIEGO: REPORT SHE WILL BE SCRAPPED PARTICIPATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS OF UNION MEMBERSHIP MEETING NEW SHIPS MEAN NEW RESPONSIBILITIES 210 SEAFARERS GAVE $100 OR MORE TO SPAD IN 1973 SEAFARING ON "AMERICA'S FOURTH COAST": SIU MEMBERS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE ON GREAT LAKES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS HLSS HAS PROGRAM FOR CAREER IN STEWARD DEPARTMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 10 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/733f3e4dcf918c47a7ff22c73ee682e1.PDF 129fc9dfe1562a23aa579005026ec6f4 PDF Text Text •••Ir i| . .-'V Mr i-'- • • 'A^i /si'' m -; - \ :f • nt. '•% l-'.f ^ . •• f p i pI ^ • ' t ^1 •f / i -• I ? f £®' V' •a* i'1- •••s'-4isr^: •r.-v: *• 'I : - •, I'.l -• . - i • i# •;' '••^• \. ^''•;4''.)^i,.'"?P'V .'4 • \\ ,..V^ V »ri-' ,, • i-'J# •• 'iV iiSit'r -"••'l', -'-'l'. si'";»L^,o.t i .1 'T:i vJ»Vr'^ > •'• i. '. t .i.i_iJlui--.l:.i-'i.iLJ=iJ-i-XA2. .'• - �More iMCO Participation Urged I'-'v. ITF Conference Af fended by Vice President Shepard SIU Vice President Bull Shepard has just returned from the 31st Congress of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) held in Stockholm, Sweden. Joining representatives from trans­ portation unions of 80 nations. Vice President Shepard spent a week hearing reports on the ITF's past activities, formulating new international trans­ portation labor policy and considering resolutions made by the various unions. Among the resolutions heard by the Congress was a motion sponsored by the SIU and other U.S. trade unions calling for an investigation of multi­ national companies. Accepted by the Congress, the mo­ tion provides for an ITF conference to formulate an international labor course of action to deal with these companies. This ITF Congress also passed a resolution calling for more maritime union participation in the various na­ tional delegations sent to the United Nations' Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) conferences. Aside from ITF members who also belong to their national IMCO delega­ tions, the ITF sends its own delegation to various IMCO meetings. This dele­ gation, unlike the various governmental delegations, does not have a vote on any of IMCO's committees, but it does act as an advisor representing interna­ tional seafaring unions and as a watch­ dog for seafarers welfare. At present, this ITF delegation to IMCO is watching with particular in­ terest the Maritime Safety Committee, and its Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping, as this committee formulates international .standards for the training and qualifica­ tions of unlicensed watch standers in the engine and deck departments. Realising the importance of interna-^ tional regulations in protecting the weN fare of Seafarers, the SIU has always taken an active role in the U.S. dele­ gation attending the various IMCO meetings. This November, SIU Vice President Shepard will be an official member of the U.S. delegation sent to IMCO's Maritime Safety Committee session, a meeting In which the U.S. delegation will suggest international minimum qualifications for unlicensed personnel, which has received the sup­ port of the ITF and many maritime unions. Among other maritime i.ssues consid ered were motions accepted by the 31st Congress dealing with manning scales, training standards, safety and the con­ demnation of runaway flag ships. U.S. Pension Bill Is Signed Into Law President Ford signed into law the Pension Reform Act of 1974, on Labor Day, Sept. 2. The Law's provisions are most de­ tailed and cover several hundred pages. A complex and intricate Law, it will be further expanded upon by regulations to be adopted by the Secretary of Labor and the Treasury Department after pub­ lic hearings. Upon adoption of regulations, gov­ ernmental st^ appointed to administer the Law will issue initial opinions and definitions. At that time the LOG will publish a detailed analysis of the mate­ rial then available discussing and ex­ plaining the Law and how it applies to Seafarers. Much of the Law's regulatory provi­ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Finally It Comes Down to You, the Seafarer To All Brother Seafarers: The United States maritime industry has come a long way in the past few years. We have achieved many signifi­ cant victories in our nation's law-making body in Wash­ ington, D.C.—victories which have given the industry the long-needed spark to get the productive maritime machinery rolling again. Our first major battle for a modern, revitalized, globally competitive U.S. merchant.marine was brought to a successful conclusion four years ago with the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The bill has already Jolted our once sinking shipbuilding industry into its greatest construction boom in the history of peacetime America. And you, as Seafarers, are manning the majority of the new ships built under the Act. As vastly important as the 1970 Act was—and con­ tinues to be today—the fight was Just beginning. Two years later, we took another significant step forward in achieving our goal for the U^S. merchant marine by promoting and winning support for a precedent setting bilateral shipping agreement with Russia for the grain/oil run. Dozens of ships under contract to the SIU are now plying this important trade route—dozens of ships which otherwise would be laid up. The agreement also provides a sions will have little impact upon Sea­ farer Plans because for years our Plans have been subject to regulation by the New York State Insurance Department. Very few states had such laws, so for their Plans—not headquartered in New York—the changes may be significant. Pending detailed discussion of the Law in the LOG in the near future, the following are significant highlights: 1. All Plans are required to file on government forms, details of their oper­ ations and financial conditions with the Secretary of Labor, with copies to the members. This provision is effective Jan. 1, 1975. Seafarer Plans have for many years been essentially doing this according to New York State Insurance Law. Similarly, for Trustees acting as fiduciaries in the administration of a Plan, the new Federal law also makes this procedure standard, starting Jan. 1, 1974. However, again, as to Seafarer Plans, this has been the standard for many years under New York law. 2. Vesting, which is crediting and as­ suring a person of certain years of serv­ ice certain amounts of pension benefit, is required by the Law. There are three alternative formulas for achieving vested pension rights under the Law. Detailed comments concerning these formulas will shortly be published in the LOG. The' vesting provisions generally are effective Dec. 31, 1975 and under these vesting provisions all covered persons Continued on Page 10 pattern for future bilateral treaties with other nations with whom the U.S. trades. No more than a year later, we again moved closer to our goal with final Congressional approval of the TransAlaska Pipeline. The full impact of the Pipeline bill will not be felt for several years; but there is no question that it will_provide thousands of Jobs for American mari­ time workers in our shipyards, the refineries and on board American-flag vessels for years to come. Our victories have never come easily—we have always had to fight against tremendous opposition. Yet, this month, with the passage in the U.S. Senate of the Energy Transportation Security Act we have succeeded in overcom­ ing the greatest odds we have ever faced. Although final victory will not be realized until the bill is signed and its provisions implemented, we have dealt the once invin­ cible oil giants their first major defeat in their mono­ polistic history. There is no question that we have many friends in both the labor movement and in Congress who support us in our fights. But, who is it that really deserves the true credit? In the final analysis, it is you—and only you--the individual Seafarer through your donations to SPAD, and your strong backing of the Union's programs, who is now and always has been, the backbone of our legislative battles. Through your unwavering support of^SPAD, you have given this Union the necessary political punch to carry on a continuing fight to rebuild the neglected U.S. maritime industry, and thereby make a better life for all of us and our families. And, it is' through your continued support of SPAD that we will be able to bring the Oil Imports Quota Bill to its final fruition, and then move forward again in other vital areas. I extend my profound and sincere thanks to each and every one of you, who has so undauntingly supported the SIU in achieving our common goals for a better life and a better industry. Fraternally, Paul Hall Change of address cards^on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-rio #;7«5 Pn..rfh New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 9. September 1974i district, AFL CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, Page 2 • /'• • » ) s -• »( • Seafarers Log �•'IS;'" Oil Import Bill Passes Senate by Vote of 42-28 14 WASHINGTON — It was another major victory for the SIU —and aU American seamen — when the Senate this month passed the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act of 1974. The vote which came on Sept. 5 after two days of debate was 42-28. Earlier this • year, the bill was passed by the House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote of 266-136. The measure now goes to a HouseSenate Conference Committee where differences between the two versions of '• r\ "ri: 4 'h' f! .. •j,r • "The Seafarers Union supports this bllL I am glad the Seafarers Union sup­ ports this bill, because I think the bill is ri^ht and I think they are a good onion. If I could have only one onion supporting me in the State of Louisiana, I would pick the Seafarers Union. Let me state that these people have some influence. I am happy to say so.** Senator Russdl B. Long (D-La.) the bill will be worked out. It is ex­ pected that the final bill will-be ready for President Ford's signature within four weeks. The bill provides that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum imports — in­ cluding crude oil and residual fuel oil —will be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The import quota requirement will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and to 30 percent in 1977. Solid support for the bill was main''Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the U.S. fleet has been able to make significant strides through ship construction... However, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was not intended to be, and must not be considered as, the only solution to rebuilding our mer­ chant marine. It has become all to ap­ parent that the availability of cargo is essential to the survival and growth of the U.S. merchant marine fleet "...Passage of H.R. 8193 would produce Over 5,000 new jobs aboard ship in the next decade. This would assure that valuable and trained Amer­ ican seamen, many of whom would have been lost to the industry, remain at sea and are available to aid the Na­ tion lin the event of national crisis.** Senator J. Glenn BeallJr. (R-Md.) tj -fi-i r4r -'SI • I SIU President Paul Hail briefs representatives of shipping companies and shipyards at one of several meetings held in Washington, D.C. to generate organized support for the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. Meetings were also held with legislative representatives of AFL-CIO national and international unions. tained in the Senate despite a massive last-minute assault in the editorial columns of newspapers across the na­ tion which was inspired by the giant oil lobby. The editorial opposition — a blatant effort to coerce Senators who • "...American-flag vessels are manned by crews which are highly trained, and stringently and frequently tested by the Coast Guard. Ad^ng to this, the already strict Coast Guard im­ posed construction standards, the pro­ visions (of this bill) as amended make U.S.-flag tankers among the most en­ vironmentally safe vessels in the worid.** Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) are facing reelection this year—^was a hodgepodge of misstatements of facts arid figures attemptirig to show that the use of American ships would cause a sharp rise in costs of fuel to the nation's consumers. This argument was effec­ tively countered by Sen. Russell B. Long (D-La.) who said during debate on the floor of the Senate that waiver of import fees on crude and residual fuel oils would increase costs by no more than 12 cents a barrel. Under two Senate INDEX Legislative News framing and Upgrading Senate passes oil bill Page 3 Seafarers participate in U.S. pension bill signed bosun recertification into Jaw Page 2 and 'A' seniority President's Report ... Page 2 upgrading Centerfold Washington Activities Upgrading class schedule, column ...Page9 requirements and application Pages 30-31 Union News GED requirements and Three SlUNA-affiliated ^ • application Page 30 unions merge Page 5 Membership News Headquarters Notes . 24th Seafarer receives high column Page 8 school diploma through Membership meeting MLS program Page 7 in Mobile Page 4 Brother Decareaux sculptures General News in his retirement Page 14 ITF congress concludes . Seafarer Prentice believes in Stockholm Page 2 in education Page 15 Young Seafarer upgrades to Shipping third assistant engineer . Page 7 Dispatchers Reports Page 13 New SIU pensioners Page 20 Ships' Digests .......Page 23 Final Departures Page 29 Ships' Committees ..;... .Page 6 Panama on West Coast . .Page 12 Special features Shenandoah Page 21 Wandering,thd Seas .Page 19 Tattoos—-An ancient Overseas Valdez receives praise Page 8 art .Pages26-27 September 1974 *) amendments to the bill, the savings on the import fees which would be waived —15 cents per barrel on crude and 42 cents on residual fuel oil—^would be passed on to consumers and could, according to other estimates, actually lower the cost of petroleum products. In addition to the import fee rebate, the Senate adopted another major amendment that 10 percent of maritime subsidies be allocated for new ship con­ struction on the East Coast, West Coast, Gulf^—and the Great Lakes. The Sen­ ate version of the bill would also require that all new tankers be constructed with double bottoms. Throughout the long fight through the House and Senate, the SIU has re­ ceived solid support from virtually the Continued on Page 11 Fallowing is voteihtheUrfited States Senate,on the Energy Tramportatian Security Affi of 1§74: Vofui^ for the Bili Vfl^jg Againrt^^^ James Abourezk (D.-S.D.) ^ ^ AM .x JamesB. AUen (D-Ala.) GeorgeD. Aiken (R-yermont) ; Birch Bayh(D-ind.) .. . WaUace F.Bennett (R-Utah) . J.01ennBeiur.(iM(i.) Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. (D-Tel.) Hany F. Byrd, Jr. (Ind-Va.) Lawton M. Chaes, Jr. (D-Fla.) ; Alan Bible (D-Nev.) Rich^d C.Clark (R-Iowa) Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-Del. Nortp Cotton (R-N.H.) Roberta Byrd <D-V/.Va.) James O. Eastland (D-Miss.) Howard W.Cannon (D-Nev.) Barry M. Goldwater (R-Ariz.) Griffin (R-Michi) Gumey (R-Fla.) Jesse A. Helms (R-N.C.) Pete V. Domenici Roman L. Hruska (R-Neb.) Thomas F. Eagietca Jacob k.Javits(R-RY.) Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (D-N.C.) Edw&d M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) Mike Gravel (D-AIaska) JohnL. McClellan (D-Ark.) Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.) " : Thomas J. hfclntyre (D-N.H.) FloydK.Haskell (D-Colo.) ^ Edmund S. Muskie (D-Maine) Williani D. Hathaway (D-MaineX Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisc.) Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) JohhG. Pastore (D-R.I.) larold E. Hughes (D-Iowa) James B. Pearson (R^ans.) )aniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) , William Proxniire (D-Wisc,) lenry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) Abraham A. Ribicoff (D-Conn.) . Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-La.) William V. Roth, Jr. (R-Del.) tussell B. Long (D-La.) ; JohnC.Stennis (D-Miss.) |Wan-en G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) Robert Taft, Jr. (R-Ohio) ilharlesMcC.Mathias, Jr. (R-Md.) Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) Jeorge McGovern (D-S.Dak.) Lowell P. Weiker, Jr. (R-Conn.) loward M. Metzenbaum (D-Ohio) seph M.Montoya (D-N.Mex.) 'rank E. Moss (D-Utah) Present and Giving Live Pair iNunn (D-Ga.) Jhiboriinl^ (D-R.I.) Pairtid For the Bill s' ^ '•^ J' ^ .-><•- .V ^fiamL. Scott l[T>sya lohn J. Sparkman (D-AIa.) • Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) isiiiiiii Herman E. Talmadge (D-Ga.) , Harrison A..Williams, Jr.; (D-NJ.) Hbw^ H. Baker, Jr. (R-Tenn.)~-| Walter D. Huddleston (D-Ky. ^ Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.), Robert T. Stafford (R^Vt) Pages 1 �Active Mobile Seafarers Turn-To for Meetings Recertified Bosun Ed Morris (I.) and Bosun Joe Richburg point out their adjoining registration cards in the Mobile hall. Both active SlU members. Brother Richburg will soon join Brother Morris on the Bosuns Recertification Honor Roll. ^obfle, one of the eight SIU Con. .TX stitutional ports, holds a gen­ eral memhership meeting every month on the second Wednesday after the first Sunday. The home port of many active Sea­ farers, memhership meetings in Mo­ bile always attract a large number of interested members. At the July meeting, over 100 SIU members took advantage of this forum to discuss Union business and operations. These Seafarers realize that by at­ tending these meetings and exercis­ ing their constitutional right to participate in the proceedings, they are QMED A. W. George (I.) discusses shipping in the Mobile taking a forceful role in determining hiring hall with FWT J. C. Burnett before that port's July the future well-being of their jobs and membership meeting. of the U.S. merchant marine. chairing the Mobile membership meeting, Port Agent Blackie Niera listens while Reading Clerk Bobby Jordan (left) reads the Vice President's Report for July. Recording Secretary D. L Parker takes the minutes. Seated (I. to r.) Seafarers R. F, Gorju, V. Clearmen, L. E. Hartley, Harvey Lee, W. Murphy, H. Green and John Cade wait for a job call in the Mobile hall before the membership meeting. ^ ;• i' Seafarers in Mobile pack the hall for their monthly meetings and exercise their constitutional rights by participating in the proceedings. Seafarers Log Page 4 "t r- A i i« .r*. »V-i* .1" �.L.,. • 'I il i * m m By a Vote of 225 to 36 ^ i-. . , Wesf Coast Affiliate Fishermen's Unions Merge Three SIUNA West Coast affiliate fishermen's unions have voted to merge in order to more effectively unite their efforts and protect job rights. Consolidating into one union, to be known as the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area, are the Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, San Diego, the Seine and Line Fisher­ men's Union of San Pedro, Md the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey. The final vote was 225 in favor of the merger and 36 against it, with one vote void. Broken down by individual unions, the figures were: Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, San Diego: 103 in favor, 4 against; Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro: 44 in favor, 32 against, one void; Seine and Line Fish­ ermen's Union of Monterey, 78 in favor, 0 against. Ballots and copies of a consolidation agreement and a proposed constitution had been printed and mailed out to all members in good standing of each union. The ballots and documents were printed in the four languages spoken by the members: English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. The members had a three-week period to respond by mail with their secret ballots. In November, 1973 the delegates to the SIUNA convention, with the unani­ mous consent and approval of delegates from the fishermen's unions, passed a resolution for the adoption of a plan of consolidation and merger. Over the past months numerous meetings have been held with represen­ tatives of the three unions, and at the end of July the drafts of an agreement for the merger and a proposed constitu­ tion were endorsed and the leadership of each union recommended the adop­ tion to its membership. Pensioners, Dependents Must Apply for Medicare • V • Representatives from three West Coast affiliate fishermen's unions review agreements for consolidation and merger of their unions with SIUNA Vice President Frank Drozak (seated, center) at meetings held in Wilmington, Calif, in late July. There have been arastic changes in the industry and the economic oppor­ tunities of fishermen have been substan­ tially reduced. This has necessitated the merger into one organization which will have greater strength in preserving job security at the collective bargaining table; obtaining the passage of important legislation and fighting the stiff foreign competition. Highlights of the merger agreement are: • All jobs of respective affiliates shall continue to remain the sole prop­ erty of the membership of such affili­ ates. There shall be no mixing of such job rights., • The present dues, initiation and other union monetary items shall con­ tinue unless otherwise changed in the future by applicable membership vote. • The first nomination and election for officers shall begin Oct. 1,1974 and conclude by the end of the year. Each affiliate will elect business agents and Executive Board members solely for the business of their unit, with the President and Secretary-Treasurer being elected by the membership of all units. • The officers and Executive Board members set forth in the Consolidation Agreement are to serve only imtil the conclusion of nominations and elections by the end of 1974, at which time of­ ficers will have been elected. Carl Marino, of the former Fisher­ men's Union of the Pacific, San Diego will serve as president of the new union until new officers are duly elected by the membership. The Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro and the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey have been affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America since its inception in 1938. The labor movement has been en­ couraging some of its smaller unions to merge on an international basis, in order that their position at the bargain­ ing table is strengthened. This is similar to what occurs in in­ dustry, when corporations and busi­ nesses consolidate and merge to reduce competition, increase profits, and fight for (or against) feder^, state and local legislation from a stronger position. As in industry, it is the overriding objective of the entire labor movement to alway? fight from its greatest position of strength, which in turn makes it pos­ sible to better confront all the problems facing labor today. Bosuns Committee Picks Oct. Class SIU pensioners are reminded that both they and their dependents must ap­ ply for Medicare as soon as they are eligible to insure adequate coverage for ' medical expenses. Any Seafarer 65 or older, any Sea­ farer's dependent 65 or older, or any pensioner who has been receiving a dis­ ability award from Social Security for two years Is eligible for Medicare. To apply, you must bring proof of date of birth and your social security card to your local social security ofllce three months before you turn 65, during the month you turn 65, or during the three months after your 65th birthday. If you do not renter during this sevenmonth period, you may only apply for Medicare during the open enrollment period held each January, February and March. Those that enroll during this period are not covered by Medicare un­ til the following July 1. Pensioners should note that the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan requh-cs that all eligible pensioners must submit medical bills to Medicare for payment before submitting the unpaid Bosuns (I. to r.) Jose Agular, John Japper and J. Mucia meet at SIU Headquarters to select members for the October balance of these bills to our welfare and class of the Bosuns Recertlflcation Program. Elected by a special meeting of bosuns following the regular membership meeting in New York, these three bosuns review applications received for the program. pension plan. September 1974 ] .• VI r<. Page 5 'f �- ' >• " The Committee Page Shenandoah Committee Overseas Traveler Recertified Bosun Fred Cooper, left, served as ship's chairmari aboard the Overseas Traveler on the vessel's most recent run to Europe. She paid off at the Army Base in Bayonne, N.J. on Aug. 23. Other committee members are, from the left: J. Murphy, deck delegate; J. Thomas, secretary-reporter; F. Payton, steward delegate; S.'W. Lewis, engine,delegate, and F. R. Clarke, educational director. Speaking for the crew, the committee said it was a good trip with no disputes and they offered a special vote of thanks to the steward department. Usual run for the Overseas Traveler is Norfolk to Europe. Chief Steward Thomas Bolton gets spruced up for some shore time after his ship, the T-5 Navy tanker Shenandoah, returned from a voyage to Greenland, paying off in Carteret, N.J. Committee members are, from the left: Fonnie Rogers, steward delegate; Paul E. Hollaway, deck delegate; G. Torche, ship's chairman, and T. Bolton, secretary-reporter. At right is Louie the Barber who lives in the Carteret area. The Shenandoah delivered fuel to Thule Air Force Base on the East Coast of Greenland, north of Baffin Bay. Transcolumbia Committee StonewallJackson • • •• •'•if -'IK «- if. 1'-• IU With Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace aboard her (seated last on right), the SlU-manned Transcolumbia, operated by Hudson Watenvays, paid off at the Marine Ocpan Terminal in Bayonne, N.J. on July 31 after a Far East voyage. Committee members are, standing from the left: D. G. Chafin, secretaryreporter and Bruce Wright, engine delegate. Seated from the left are: D. Surnulong, steward delegate; A. Otremba, deck delegate; Bill Holland, edu­ cational delegate, and W. Wallace, ship's chairman. Speaking for the crew. Bosun Wallace extended thanks to the ship's two messmen, Fred Biegel, and Juan Toro for an especially good job in serving the crew. Transsuperlor Committee I . Panama Committee • ^ j:. ,r -• ')• .W 4:.,,ijir The ship's committee aboard the SlU-manned Transsuperlor, operated by Hudson Waterways, discusses some union business with Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay. The ship paid off in Philadelphia on Aug. 1. Committee mem­ bers are, from the left: William Bowles, engine delegate; Cesar A. Gutierrez, deck delegate; Nelson O. Rojas, steward delegate; Port Agent Fay, and Leon Franklin, secretary-reporter. The committee reported no beefs at the payoff and gave special commendations to Messman John Bennet for an excellent job. The Transsuperlor is temporarily laid up. Page 6 Recertified Bosun Ed Morris is heading the deck department on the new LASH containership/barge carrier Stonewall Jackson. Photo was taken at a recent payoff in the port of New York. The ship's entire committee is, seated from the left: H. Nixon, steward delegate; Morris, ship's chairman; John Cade, engine delegate; C. E. Smith, educational director, and Pete Peterson, deck delegate. Standing is Henry Donnelly, secretary-reporter. The ship, built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, will go on a Middle East run. ^ • '• vi "•. After another good intercoastal run, the SIU-contracted containefship Panama, operated by Sea-Land, recently paid off in the port of Oakland, Calif. Her ship's committee members are, from the left: R. Guerin, deck dele­ gate; Eddie Hernandez, secretary-reporter; Cliff Perreira, ship's chairman, and Steve Knapp, steward delegate. Originally built in 1945 by Kaiser Co. in Vancouver, Wash., she was converted for container carriage in 1966 at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp., Pascagoula,'Miss. She is 662 feet in length and can carry 609 containers with capacity for 100 temperature controlled units. Seafarers Log v; J-,!' i :• YL-; •: �Through HISS Program 19-Year Old - 24fh Seafarer to Get High School Diploma Fireman - Oiler - Watertender John Ruiz has become the 24th Seafarer to obtain a high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg's General Educa­ tional Development Program. Brother Ruiz, a 19-year old native of Houston, graduated from Piney Point in October, 1971. At that time, while at­ tending the trainee program, he began the GED course, but didn't complete it. So, when he returned to the school this past July to upgrade to FOWT he de­ cided to stay for a few more weeks and try for his diploma. Seafarer Ruiz, who hadn't any pre­ vious high school education, said he received some "gentle pushes" from Margaret Nalen, Director of Academic Education at Piney Point. He says that Mrs. Nalen encouraged him to complete the GED course since she knew he had started it three years ago and inust have had some interest in getting a diploma. "It's a very good program, I'm glad I went through it," the young Seafarer said. "The teachers give plenty of in­ dividual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have. "I had to concentrate on Literature and Social Studies," he continued. "I didn't have time to attend all the classes, but 1 knew enough in the other subjects. Science, Math and Grammar, to pass the state tests." All of the teachers who worked with John had high praise for his efforts. They said he was a "very easy person to work with, and worked very hard," Mrs. Nalen added that he "worked dili­ gently and enthusiastically." Seafarer John Ruiz works with Margaret Nalen, Director of Academic Educa­ tion at Piney Point, in preparation for taking the Maryland State high school equivalency tests. Seafarer Ruiz became interested m the merchant marine through his step­ father Luis Gracia, who also ships with the SIU. Although he now has a high school diploma, Ruiz has no immediate plans to go oh to college. "Right now, I'm going to try and ship out. Whether I go to college later on, well I just don't know." The young Seafarer, whose last ship before going to Piney Point was the Delta Uruguay (Delta Steamship), has spent time in all three departments; but he definitely prefers the engine room. "I shipped for over a year in deck, and for about seven months in the stew­ ard department. Now, I've been in the engine department for a little less than a year, and it's great." Brother Ruiz, who prefers to ship to the Far East more than any other part of the world, plans to return to Piney Point in the future to get a QMED rating and his full 'A' Book. Whatever his plans for the near fu­ ture, in the long run he says "most likely I will make the merchant marine a career. I hope to be shipping out for a long time. I love it." Gradoflst HLS Class in Md. Now 3rd Engineer Brother Pat Rogers, Jr., a member of the first class to graduate from the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., has taken advantage of the many educational opportunities offered by our Union. Only 24-years-old, he has advanced from wiper to FOWT to Third Assist­ ant Engineer since his graduation in 1967 by attending SIU's upgrading pro­ grams at Piney Point anS the joint SIU/ District 2 MEBA School of Marine En­ gineering and Navigation. Pat's decision to go to sea was not a spur of the moment one. The son of 21-year SIU veteran Pat Rogers, Sr., Pat, Jr. was familiar with the sailor's life, and knew of the opportunities for advancement available to Union mem­ bers. So when SIU opened the Lunde­ berg School at Piney Point, Pat, Jr. decided that this was his chance to begin a career as a merchant seaman. When he and his classmates arrived at Piney Point in August of 1967, Pat said "There wasn't much there, except mud." But the first group of trainees were put to work, and soon converted an abandoned barracks into the beauti­ ful quarters that now house SIU upgraders, as well as vacationing SIU members and their families. As one of the first trainees, Pat took great satisfaction in helping to build the new school, and now, having kept his SIU book, enjoys going back to Piney Point with his family and parents for vacations. Shipping out as a wiper after graduat­ ing from Piney Point, and later as FOWT, Brother Rogers accumulated enough seatime to be eligible to attend the SIU/District 2 MEBA upgrading program at the School of Marine Engi­ neering. Within four months after be­ ginning classes. Brother Rogers received his Third Assistant Engineer license. Now sailing aboard _ the SlU-con- September 1974 I i i • M r, f. 1 Hi tracted Columbia (Ogden) as Third Assistant Engineer, Brother Rogers is eventually planning to take the Coast Guard test for a Second Assistant Engi­ neer License. Brother Rogers feels a debt of grati­ tude to the Seafarers that gave him, as a young man just beginning his adult life, the chance to start an exciting career, and for providing him with the oppor­ tunities to advance this career. >i 11 )• - 'I /I i ] Pensioner Gets First Check at S.F. Meeting SIU Pensioner Stanley S. Torres receives his first pension check from Port Agent Steve Troy at the San Francisco August membership meeting, as Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford (rear) looks on. y Pat Rogers, Jr., a member of the Lundeberg School's first class, now sails as Third Assistant Engineer. Page? �i >• m { "'I'- - fi;-f •j.' ; Overseas Valdez Praised For Fuel Transfer at Sea SIU crewmembers aboard the ST Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas), chartered to the Military Sealift Com­ mand, were praised by the vice presi­ dent of Maritime Overseas Corp. and the Captain of the USNS Passumpsic for their skilled performance of duties while carrying out a fuel transfer of 2,400 bbls. of oil at sea; In a letter to SIU Vice President Frank Drozak, Maritime Overseas Vice President J. D. Hutchison, relayed the observation of the Captain of the Pas­ sumpsic, that "I have never seen a ship better prepared nor personnel more skilled than your ship and men." The message had been sent to the Master of the Overseas Valdez. Vice President Hutchison and the Master of the Valdez also offered the Financial Committee •i!-' J', :-! ; Despite moderately heavy seas, the SIU crew aboard the MSC-chartered Overseas Alice rigged two stations aboard the USS Mispillion, and then unrigged the aft station under a simu­ lated emergency breakaway, without difficulty. The Captain of the Mispillion. im­ pressed with the SIU crew's ability to carry out this^ difficult maneuver, re­ ported to the crew, the MSG in Wash­ ington and Maritime Overseas tlrat the"Mispillion has conducted fueling-at sea operations with foiir MSG chartered vessels and SS Overseas Alice was the best to date." Muiiime Overaeas V. P. Hutchison ended hn letter commending the Sea­ farers airaard both sh^ by stating <hve feel the foienoted excellent perform­ ances shoold be adcnowledged and ... we again voice our congratulations for jobs weD done.** Investigation Called On Navy Tanker Award :'tli •;i' I' ii ji-' Seafarers "a 'well done' for their fine performance." In the same letter, Hutchison also ex­ tended similar praise to the crew of the SlU-manned Overseas Alice for thenperformance during a complicated refueling-at-sea drill. Seafarer M. E. Reld, seated far right, chairs the SlU's Quarterly Financial Committee at Headquarters. This committee, made up of Seafarers elected four times a year at General Membership Meetings, reviews the SlU's financial records for the preceeding three months. The SIU Committee members who were elected at the September Membership Meeting, are, seated clockwise from Chairman Raid's left: R. Gorbea, deck department; JD. B. Sacher, stew­ ard department; William "Flat Top" Koflowitch, engine department; R. V. Harper, engine department; S. Wala, engine department, and J. Sweeney, deck department. Headquarters Netes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak Special Pumpman Course The Lundeberg School is conducting a four weex course for pumpmen which will begin Nov. 4. The course is geared toward the second pumpman who has not been able to g^ the necessary experience for a Chief Pumpman's job. Further details on this course are carried on page 30 and 31 of this LOG. T-5 Navy Tankers At this time, I would like to report to you that the five T-5 Navy Tankers, operated by Hudson Waterways Company, and the Sugar Islander, ha\Q been removed from organizational status as of Sept. 3. Firefigbting The Maritime Administration is temporarily conducting firefighting classes at the Navy Damage (TcHitrol Scho(^ in Norfolk, Va. Two upcoming class dates for this facility are: Oct. 11 and Oct. 18. MARAD will open its new firefighting school at Earle, N.J. on or around Nov. 6. Firefighting is becoming an increasingly important endorsement. And, in just a few years, to get a job aboard an SlU-contracted ship, a firefighting endorsement will be a must. So, don't put off taking the course for any length of time. If you are in port, apply and participate. It is only a one-day course, but it will mean a great deal of job security for you in the future. Bosuns Recertification Program Since the Bosuns Recertification Program began on June 1, 1973 a total of 142 Bosunsr—^including the twelve who graduated at the September member­ ship meeting—have su^essfully completed the two-month course. We have been getting a iot of favorable feedback from our members on the Union's contracted vessels concerning the excellent job our Recertified Bosuns are doing. They are conducting well organized, infonuative Union meetings aboard . The SIU, along with District 2 MEBA-AMO, is continuing to push for a full investigation of the Military Sealift Command for its controversial deci­ sion to award operation of its nine new 25,000 dwt tankers to Marine Trans­ port Lines, an NMU company. Congressman Frank Clark (D-Pa.), after being informed of the situation by the SIU, voiced his opposition to the de­ cision with Under Secretary of the Navy William Middendorf saying that the "Navy award should be set aside and re­ negotiated in fairness to all parties." The MSG gave the contract award to Matson even though Iran Destiny Car­ riers, an SlU-contracted company, sub­ mitted the low bid. MSG claimed that Iran is not a responsible operator. Senator Warren Magnuson CDWash.), chairman of the Commerce Committee, has also noted opposition to the contract award. The unfair decision comes in the wake of the MSC's takeover of four Fal­ con tankers. Falcon is an affiliate of Iran Destiny. The SIU will continue to pursue this issue until a satisfactory decision has been rendered. The LOG will keep the membership informed on any new developments. their ships. And, beefs and contractual disputes on these ships have been cut to a minimum. Overall, our Recertified Bosuns are keeping the SIU membership better informed about the internal affairs of the Union and the many problems and new issues facing us and the maritime industry in general. I know I join the entire SIU membership in congratulating our latest success­ ful Bosuns, and those who have already completed the program and are doing such a fine job. The 12 Bosuns who graduated this month are: Fred Pehler, Rocky Morris, Jimmy Foti, Ernie Tirelli, Bill Wallace, Ame Hovde, Otto Pedersen, Dan Ticer, Jose Gonzalez, John Spuron, Charies Merrill and Arthur Beck. Sabine Tankers The National Labm: Relations Board is calling in witnesses in their investi­ gation of our charges of illegal tactics in our organizing drive for Sabine Tankers. We should be getting a decision from the NLRB in the veiy near future. We are confident that they will rule in our favor. We will keep you posted on all developments. 'A* Seniority Upgrading We have been conducting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program for over a year now, and including the five upgraders who graduated in September, 109 of our.young members have completed the program. I cannot emphasize enough the importance in terms of job security of getting your 'A' book. According to our shipping rules, the 'A' man has preference in shipping over the 'B' man, and an 'A' book holder can remain on his ship for as long as he wishes, where the 'B' man must get off after six months. This program will not run forever. So, if you are eligible for the program, and have not applied, do so immediately. An 'A' book is your most valuable possessicm in the SIU. It meahs job security and earning power. I want to congratulate the five new 'A' Seniority Upgrading graduates. They are: Murphy Allison, Mike Derke, George Rogers, Steve Castle and Bob Smith. LNG Training The liquid natural gas carrier and the liquid petroleum gas carrier are the ships of the future. Conservative estimates say that by the 1980's, 30 LNG ctirriers will be flying the American flag. If we are to get these ships under contract to the SIU, thereby creating more job opportunities for SIU members, we must be able to guarantee the shipowner that his vessel will be in good hands. To supply this guarantee, the Lundeberg iSchool has been conducting LNG training programs for engine, deck and steward, You will have to take this course if you wish to get a job on an LNG ship.So, participate in this course for your own good and for the good of your fellow SIU members. The next LNG course will start &pt. 23. For details see pages 30 and 31 of this LOG. seafarers Log �i' watchful eye on the language of the 501-pag;e bill throughout .the many months it was being drafted-. All private pension plans must be rewritten to conform to the terms of the new Act; however, no Seafarer will lose benefits. (See story on page 2). Washington Activities By B. Rodwr OIL IMPORT BnX The Senate this month passed the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974—the cargo preference bill—successfully ending a two and one-half year battle on Capitol Hill. (See page 3.) The SIU worked closely with the labor movement to bring about this victory. Active support came from the AFL-CIO, the Maritime Tiades Department, Port Maritime Councils, State Federations and Local Central Bodies. The bill (H.R. 8193) is now in conference where the House and Senate versions of the bill will be worked out. Deepwater Ports On Aug. 14, the Senate Public Works Committee reported out its bill to establish a licensing and regulatory program to govern offshore deepwater port development beyond the territorial limits of the United States. Two other Senate committees. Commerce and Interior, have already taken similar action. The House bill, H.R. 10701, passed on June 10. That bill differs from the Senate bill in the following ways: • The House gives authority to license port operators to the Secretary of Interior; the Senate bill gives authority to the Secretary of Transportation. • The House gives less control to the States than the Senate and it places the burden of environmental control on the States. • The Senate bill requires that license application be reviewed for possible antitrust violations by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. No date has been set for debate in the Senate. Pension Plan Regnlatkm It seems right and fitting that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act was signed into law by President Ford on Labor Day. This complex bill has been studied by committees in both houses of Congress for several months to provide safeguards for the retirement years of 30 million American workers who are covered under private pension plans. The most dramatic pension plan failure occurred when the South Bend Studebaker plant clos^ in 1963, leaving 4500 workers under age 60 with only IS percent of the benefits due them. Pension funds will now be guaranteed under a Federal corporation, similar to the FDIC which protects bank depositors. The Act will promote minimum standards which all pension plans must adopt to be qualified under the law. The SIU was determined to preserve and protect those benefits already nego­ tiated for them from any loss due to weaknesses of other plans. To do so, we consulted with members of Congress and their staffs frequently, and kept a i. f ' AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center Seminar SIU representatives recently participated in a two-day seminar at the AFLCIO Labor Studies Center on "The Salaried Woman." The seminar, sponsored by the Council for Professional Employed, AFLCIO, deals with many different aspects of the problems of women in the work force: the laws, attitude, health care, child care, change of attitudes of both men and women, the rtrie of the union in best representing women members. Thirty women trade unionists participated. One interesting fact that came out was that union women (20 percent of the AFL-CIO membership) have a 44 percent average earning advantage over non-union women. The Council of Professional Employees, representing more than one million members—^including SIU, teachers, actors, communication workers, service employees and others—^plans to duplicate the seminar across the country. J", House Committee Reoiganization The House Rules Committee will consider rules of debate for House Res. 988 from the Boiling Committee and an alternate proposal from the special committee of Chairman Julia Hansen. These are procedural rules which set the time limit for debate on a bill and provide for its handling on the floor. We have opposed House Res. 988, which threatens to strip the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of its functions and move them to other com­ mittees. i. ':v •4 • International Women's Year 1975 SIU participated this morith in the meeting of Washington Union Women Leadere, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Dr. Ruth Bacon, director erf the U.S. Center for International Women's Year, discussed some of the goals of the Center and the initial plans to cariy them out. IWY was proclaimed by the United Nations and by the United States. Its goals are "equality, development and peace." I I ' • ''fl 'j| Seafarers are uiged to contrHiute to SPAD. It is tiie way to have your voke heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. f •inn- Nlr^tri fnlin Pann 'A- '11 r , r'' "i'- n photo on left SIU Patrolman Jade Caffey (far left) conducts shipboard meeting aboard the John Penh last month and discusses some pertinent articles that appeared in the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Sh^board meetings ^e Seafarers the chance to leam about the issues vital to their livelihood and to express their feelings about their jobs and the industry. In photo at right is the John Penn*s ship's committee which gathered in the crew's mess dui^ ing her payoff in Brooklyn, N.Y. They are, dockwise, from left: Julius Koten, steward delegate; Mike Kuithe, deck ddegate; Red Brannstein, ship's chair­ man; A. S. Freeman, secretary-ieporter; A» Rotundo, engine delegate, and Toma Escudero, educational director. The John Penn will change from its usual Far East run £o a Middle East schedule. A V I' • •"rnw-r ' Page 9 September 1974 . V •• • • ' •- . \ �Trainee Joins SlU Ranks HLS Gracf Finishes Ist Run Seafarer Gary Dennison, a recent graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point, has found after his first voyage that sailing as a profes­ sional seaman is all he had hoped it would be. Sailing as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the Lyman Hall (Waterman), Brother Dennison spent his maiden voy­ age in the Far East. Seafarer Dennison is no stranger to foreign countries, having lived for five years in Metz, France as a child, but this was his first visit to the Far East and he found it quite different from his hometown of Tampa Bay, Fla. ^ Carrying steel, fertilizer,, rice and other general cargo, the Mariner-type Lyman Hall and her SIU crew visited Korea, Saigon, Taiwan, and young Brother Dennison's favorite port, Man­ ila, during the three-month voyage. The new and exciting places he saw "$205 were the highlights of his first three months before the^mast, but the Lunde­ berg graduate also found life at sea much to his liking. And though the young OS spent most of his time chip­ ping and painting while the Lyman Hall was under way. Brother Dennison is convinced that the career in the mer­ chant marine he began preparing for while at the Lundeberg School is a ca­ reer he will find enjoyable and reward­ ing. Now, with his maiden voyage be­ hind him. Brother Dennison plans to keep shipping oITt until he has enough seatime to return to Piney Point and get his AB ticket. SIU's Training Program, allowing trained young men like Gary Dennison to complete the education they began at Piney Point by shipping out with veteran crews, will help insure the perpetuation of the SIU as a forceful, growing Union that protects its members' job security and welfare. B 10001 Contributor's Name City. Address S^.NO. TTjTT W' State. ^ SPAO is a separate liVii'dljli fund.^^ p^eetff are to furf^-1ti;i^oiects and purposes including, put not limited to furtl^rine irte political, social and economicInterests of Seafarer seamen, trte preservation and furlfierine of the Anserican Merchant Marine^with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advartccment of trade union corKer^*" pts. In connection with " -such objects, SPAO supports and contributes to political candrdates for etectWe office. An contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be'ioiiciled or VT received •w«ivw because of w* fofCe. |0b |ww discrimination, financial •••••tibial reprisal, or ... . threat of _ such conduct. ct. or as a condition of membershipin the Union (SfUNA AGLIWO) or of employment. If a contribution «s made by reason of the at^e improper conduct, notify the Seafarers union or SPAO at the above address, certified mail withjo^riy days of the contribution for inveSligatibh and appropriate action aftd refund, if invOiuntary. »l|PMrt SPAo to protect and fiirtfitr your economic, political and soci^^lnteresls. American trade:Simdn concepts and Seafarer sea(T>en. (A copy of our rMori filed with tht appropriatbebpervisory officer is (or wiii be) available for purchase from « the iSyp^fjrttendent of Documents. MM. Government Printing Office. Washington. O.C. 20402.1 Signature of Solicitor 1974 I •- " • v; - fe; His first voyage finished, OS Gary Dennison Is glad he decided to ship out. Brother Dennison is a graduate of SIU's Trainee Program at Piney Point, Md. Bill Is Signed Into Law SEDFUERS POIITICU RCTIVIIV DONRTION Date. .V, - Port Understands SPAD's Role Continued from Page 2 must be 100 percent vested when attain­ ing normal or stated retirement age. The Law also provides pension benefits for a survivor at a member's option, which provides that under certain conditions upon a retired member's death, the sur­ viving spouse is entitled to 50 percent of the pension. 3. Minimum eligibility requirements are provided for, although a Plan may provide more favorable provisions. In general then, a person 25 years or older, working for a company for one year, is eligibie, but a person who starts his job within five years of normal retirement under a Plan, may be excluded. 4. Funding.This is a system by which Plan assets are set aside to cover the costs of benefits earned by members. The Seafarers Pension Plan has for years followed the principle of funding. Under the new Law, effective Dec. 31, 1975, mandatory formulas are to be used by pension plans to fund, or in other words, put away monies for credits for past, present and future serv­ ice earned by the man while employed. These monies, however, cannot be withdrawn by a person but instead are used to provide the pension benefit upon his retirement. To assure that all cov­ ered people, ^ill receive their pension benefit when due, the Law sets up a government corporation which will col= lect insurance premium payments from all pension plans so that if a plan is in­ solvent, the government insurance cor­ poration will pay the pension benefit. This is similar to government insurance for saving bank depositors. The above material represents the new Law's highlights. When govern­ ment regulations are adopted the Union and Plans, attorneys, accountants and actuaries will prepare an appropriate detailed analysis of the Law and its reg­ ulations, whiph will then be published in the LOG. ( The Seafarer—A Man of Many Skills Seafarer Louis Lopez (standing) graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School In 1973 and understands the Importance of constant vigilance in Washington to protect and build the job security of all SIU members. "I give to SPAD as often as I can because we all have a responsibility to protect our jobs. Our future is at stake and so is the future of our older members who will be going on pension." Here, Brother Lopez receives a $20 SPAD certificate aboard the Overseas Arctic from SIU Patrolman Carl Peth. Page 10 \ Abie-seaman/quartermastef Ed Kamm, practicing one of the traditional sailor's skills, sews a canvas windlass cover aboard his ship the Sealand Exchange (Sea-Land). Photo was submitted by Seafarer Bob SIckels, ilr. Seafarers Ldg �j' -sr <^•4 Oil Import Bill Passes Senate 42-28 Continued from Page 3 entire American labor movcinent. Ear­ lier this year, the AFL-CIO Executive Council and Ccmvention gave their unanimous endorsement for the bill. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment—and all of its 44 aflBliates— went all-out in support of the bill. Port Maritime Councils, national and inter­ national unions, state federations and local central bodies—all actively sup­ ported the oil bill by contacting vSenators in every state urging support for the legislation. **...! know that we have got repre­ sentatives of the maritime unions sitting op their looking at us, and 1 have seen the effect since I know they, have got the power to pass-this hill." Senator Nonris Cotton (R-N.H.) Leader of ffie Opposition The MTD held a series of meetings to mobilize the legislative representa­ tives of national and international un­ ions for the campaign to secure passage of the bill. Meetings were also held with shipping company officials and ship­ yard operators to generate their active support for the bill. It is expected that the oil lobby will continue its assault on the bill through editorials in the Wall Street Journal and other anti-labor publications. SIU President Paul HaU said that the SIU and the Maritinie Trades Deparhnent would con­ tinue to furnish Congress and the Administration "with the docu­ mented facts on the necessity for this hiU." He said: "Aside from the obvious fact that this bill will generate new job opportunities for seamen, ship­ yard workers and thousands (ff workers in related industries, it will also give this nation a measure of security by assuring that our energy needs are not interrupted— as they were in the past—by fore^ policy conflicts with nations that register American-owned sh^s." SIU members are reminded Oat in "a claim with the Seafarers Welfare md Pension Plans, your correspondence must include a properly filled out aim form as well as other pertinent doousents or the claim cannot be processed jknd nayment will he delayed. Documents absolutely necessary for the prompt payment of various types o I indnde: doctor or hospital bills, certified death .certificates, birth certifi dites, marriage licenses, Medime statements, funeral bills, dischaiges, and nota ifh»d tax returns from the previous year when proof of siqpport of adopted oi ifep-chUdren is required. Your doctor's social security niiimber or the hospital's ' Btion number is also necessary for the processing of certain claims. Ibe foifowing members have Imd their benefit payments held up because tiled to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please contact Aboard Fairland In Far East I ' % % 'i Sailed on Lakes 45 Years Seafarer Elmer Derby (r.) receives his first pension check from Frankfort Port Agent Harold Rathbun in the Great Lakes District. Brother Derby, shipping out since 1929, has been sailing as an oiler on the Ann Arbor Railroad Car Ferries. Bosun Harvey Began Career In World War II Bosun Lee J. Harvey is a profes­ sional Seafarer who began his career at the age of 18 when he went to the U.S. Maritime School in St Petersburg, Ha. in 1943. After a two-month training period, he went to sea aboard the salvage tug Hillsboro Inlet. Later that year he de­ cided to go deep-sea and went to Balti­ more where he signed on as ableseaman aboard the Victory ship John Harlan (Sea Shipping). Seafarer Harvey, who joined the SIU in 1943, continued to sail during the years of World War II making more than 20 runs to the Mid-East and the Mediterranean. "Many of the convoys I was in were under attack in the Atlantic and the Med," he recalls, "but I guess I was just one of the lucky ones because none of the ships I was on got hit. A lot of good SIU guys were lost during some of those trips." Seafarer Harvey, who lives with his wife, Rita, in Thibadaux, La. usually stays aboard ship for nine months to a year before going home to spend time your mailing list* •f .• • '*» • • -A.' n /I- Lee J. Harvey with his family. He also has a daughter, Betty Jo, 22, and a son Craig who is 11. Seafarer Harvey, who has been sail­ ing as bosun for the past nine years, has been aboard the John Tyler (Waterman) for the past 10 months and is now making another trip to the Far East. "After this trip," he said, "I think I'll take some time off and maybe take the family on a vacation." NAME ADDRESS STATE ZIP SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last Issue received. ADDRESS CITY .... V t 'iV - iPrint /n/ormodon) CITY -f- I Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on Brother Bertil Hager took this photo of his fellov\/ crewmen relaxing in the recreation room aboard the fa/Wand while the ship was in the Far East, visiting such ports as Yokohama and Hong Kong. Standing are Gregory Kelly, ableseaman, left, and Leroy Cope, able-seaman. Seated from left are: leonard McCarthy, wiper; Kjeld Nielsen, able-seaman; George McAlpine, electrician, and Manuel Netto, chief cook. i' i STATE. ZIP. Page 11 Seafarers Log ' .iVs' •iv'l 'X. �. Cfi.i.- '.r " "-x' • • Crewmembers on the Panama gathered in the crew's mess for lunch. They are. seated (left to right): Steven J. Knapp, bedroom steward; Eddie Hernandez, chief steward; Cliff Perreira, bosun, and Wayne Evans, utility man. Standing at left is crew messman Raima Bonifacio. Seafarer Knapp, who has been sailing since the 1940's and makes his home in Vero Beach, Fla. was rehring after getting off the Panama. Chief Cook Francis Davis (left) prepares food in galley as Chief Steward Eddie Hernandez looks on. Containership Panama Visits Port of Long Beach, Calif. After Intercoastal Run The containership Panama (Sea-Land) docked in the port of Long Beach, Calif, recently for a visit before heading up the coast of California for a payoff at the port of Oakland. The 662.foot.Iong ve.ssel has a dwt of 17,014. She has a gross tonnage of 17,193, a net tonnage of 13,055, with a horse­ power of 9,000. The Panama was built in 1945 at the Kaiser Shipyard in Vancouver, Wash. She was previously named the SS Marine Jumper. The vessel is a converted jumboized C-4; it was converted in 1966 at the Ingalls Shipyards in Pascagoula, Miss. For the past six months the Panama has been on an intercoastal run between New York and Oaklwd. The Panama docked at the Sea-Land terminal in Long Beach, Calif, . - of burner in the engine room. Page 12 Seafarers Log : A • y (. • �DISPATCHERS REPORT AUGUST1.31, 1974 Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point ., Yokohama . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland ...., Detroit Duluth Frankfort ...., Chicago Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ...... Frankfort .... Chicago Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A aass B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTEREO ON BEACH Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 7 80 10 20 13 6 19 78 32 50 21 38 7 88 0 6 2 8 3 28 16 7 9 548 4 22 3 3 2 2 4 14 7 9 2 11 1 17 0 1 1 5 3 6 4 0 1 122 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 3 3 67 7 21 9 3 25 52 34 53 10 21 7 51 ^ 0 1 3 9 4 20 14 4 8 426 4 44 2 8 4 0 5 21 16 23 6 16 4 16 0 3 1 0 3 8 5 3 2 194 1 3 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 17 1 64 6 28 15 2 12 63 41 50 12 34 5 77 0 4 3 13 4 47 24 17 18 550 2 31 2 3 5 4 1 22 13 9 5 17 3 31 8 2 1 8 11 5 15 5 3 210 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 8 10 21 11 11 6 78 13 155 30 75 26 13 48 115 53 109 38 37 20 152 0 4 3 2 5 8 2 4 3 916 5 33 7 10 4 4 8 19 14 28 9 14 1 33 0 3 1 1 3 4 2 1 0 204 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 4 4 2 4 1 2 0 4 35 4 107 22 57 21 6 44 82 33 84 20 23 18 99 0 1 5 1 1 14 2 2 2 658 5 57 4 22 9 2 14 37 11 45 10 17 7 40 0 2 2 0 1 3 3 1 4 296 3 3 0 2 1 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 3 1 1 0 1 1 4 31 3 73 12 30 18 5 32 51 18 57 15 11 18 89 0 3 0 0 0 3 ^ 1 1 1 441 1 15 0 3 2 0 3 6 5 20 10 2 2 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 ^ 0 0 0 2 10 7 136 29 52 27 4 38 80 46 101 33 21 35 76 0 2, 1 5 7 14 8 1 3 726 11 71 3 16 9 2 1 10 12 13 1 3 3 69 0 3 65 27 22 72 21 25 41 500 . 576 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 65 2 25 4 2 9 46 22 50 8 13 7 45 0 2 2 11 7 26 21 6 10 395 4 61 1 5 3 0 2 19 23 18 5 16 5 23 11 2 2 0 3 10 8 4 3 227 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 7 5 12 0 0 35 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston ...... New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 0 43 5 19 6 4 21 29 11 29 9 6 6 51 0 2 2 0 0 3 2 4 2 254 1 7 0 1 2 0 0 3 5 8 5 3 1 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ....... New Orleans .. Jacksonville ... San Francisco . Wilmington ... Seattle .. •. Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama .... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ....... Frankfort ..... "Chicago .. .T:. Totals Totals All Depts. 2 39 6 15 7 1 14 33 14 33 5 14 7 24 0 2 0 8 0 30 9 . 14 7 284 1,512 5 88 17 28 12 4 17 45 31 54 20 27 9 58 41 1 0 6 10 |14 14 3 4 508 871 6 24 0 7 6 0 0 6 3 0 1 4 0 36 0 4 24 18 20 56 15 13 20 263 305 3 44 3 19 10 1 5 41 20 32 1 10 8 36 0 0 2 5 4 10 7 12 2 276 2 40 5 8 9 1 7 28 12 27 3 8 8 21 28 1 1 0 3 3 4 0 3 222 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 2 4 3 0 2 25 • ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 t' 50 I 12 ; 37 9 3 ^ 22 M 48 K 7 • 42 ^ 3 I 13 1 26 if 0 » 17 2 0 §• 2 2 1^ 19 i 6 1.221 659 138 6 S 3 339 2,354 i,3oa PRESIDENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Biilyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-66M ALPENA, Mich. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltiinorc St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, DL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkh. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, na..2608 Pearl St 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CHY, NJ. 99 Montgomeiy St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ...IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. . .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa...2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Joncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5.6NIhooOhdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Shipping has been good to excellent in most ports as can be seen in the above shipping figures. In the month of August a total of 2,018 permanent jobs were shipped from SIU halls. Of these 1,221 jobs were taken by 'A' book men, leaving 797 jobs to be filled by and 'C* seniority men. The active SIU membership is made up of roughly 60 percent 'A* book men and 40 per^ cent 'B'. The montfr's shipping figures show that about 60 percent of tbe jobs were taken by 'A' men and 40 percent by 'B*. This means there are plenty of jobs to be had for all SIU members. September 1974 ' Page 13 ''t V:' ii- I" �• • •-<•' • SV. •. < ASHORE 4> . Baltimore Able-seaman Herman Whisnant has been in the USPHS hospital here since July 15 after undergoing an operation on his leg. Seafarers also at the USPHS hospital here are Ame Larsen, Ralph Nay and N. Wuchina, who was sailing as second pumpman on the Overseas Arctic and was re-admitted to the hos­ pital on Aug. 12. Drop these men a line. They will appreciate hearing from you. t.. i / Boston Three ships paid visits to this port last month. They are the Eagle Voyager (United Maritime), Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine) and Overseas Evelyn (Maritime Overseas). Houston Recent SIU pensioner George B. Williams on receiving his first pension check here stated, "This reminds me of the time Joe Volpian shook my hand and gave me my Union book. The most important point in my life was then and now. The imtiring efforts of the oflScials has made the SIU the greatest organization for people like me. Job security, equitable pay and benefits are most satisfying to us all. I consider all of them my friends and brothers." New York Planning has begun for the Atlantic International Air and Surface Search and Rescue Seminar to be held in April, 1975 at the Biltmore Hotel here. The four-day seminar, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, with the cooper­ ation of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, is a forum wherein repre­ sentatives of government and industry from maritime nations can evaluate the state of high-seas lifesaving, using identification of persistent problem areas, critiques of existing national and international procedures, and dis­ cussions of newly developed technology. The goal of the forum is greater precision and effectiveness in saving lives at sea through increased international cooperation, improved technique and full exploitation of the newest technology. Although discussion will focus on procedures in the Atlantic basin, representatives of all major maritime nations will be invited, since many SAR problems are common on a worldwide basis. U II H. I Pensioner Ignatz Decareaux His Hobby Makes Him Michelangelo of SIU Piney Point Mike Sacco, vice president of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship here, and his wife, Sophie announced their sixth blessed event, Anne Marie, a 7-pound, 9-ounce infant on Aug. 8. USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. SIU pensioner Art Lomas now a patient in the hospital here, writes to the Seafarers LOG that the facility is a "haven of unexcelled medical care." Late last month Brother Lomas also wrote that he and other oldtime SIU brothers are "regaining our health durough the combined efforts of the friendly and very professional ward doctors." Writing OQ^he declared, "the skills of specialized surgery all aided by the T.L.C. (Tender Loving Care) of those lovely, young ladies of the scrupulously-trained nursing staff and their aides who always added on a great psychological lift to cheer the stay of a seaman." He added that "in those days (in the '40s, '50s and the '60s) the LOG would often contain many fine letters and often articles from grateful mem­ bers wishing to acknowledge their appreciation in this manner." Brother Lomas says he's aided at the hospital by "the added comforts of modem technology." Confined to his home before for several years, he had been helped "with a hospital-type respiratory machine very generously supplied by our own Sea­ farers Union." He said the hospital's co-director sent an ambulance all the way to his Yonkers, N.Y. home" for prompt and needed treatment that has already broughtgreat relief.. .'Seafarer Lomas concludes "the ambience—the personal treatment is out­ standing as always ... everyone is so caring and so beautiful—doctors-nurseseveryone." Shipmates can find the ailing Seafarer in Ward A-B 3, Room 242. ; la this coiiatzy a veiy sttbstanOal cottfiibiriio& lo the iurtionai " PageU SIU Pensioner Ignatz Decareaux proudly displays just a few of the over two hundred statues he has made since retirement in 1966. The sea, however, "will always be my first love," he says. Some of his friends kiddingly call him Michelangelo Decareaux, and they have good reason, because in the eight years since his retirement, SIU Pen­ sioner Ignatz Decareaux of Arabi, La. has authored over two hundred statues of various sizes and subjects. For the 71-year old Seafarer, statuemaking began simply as a hobby, but since then has developed into a kind of second career. He completed his first statue shortly after his retirement due to poor health in 1966. And, to a man like Brother Decareaux, who had actively sailed fbr over 30 years and who had circum­ navigated the globe four times on SIUcontracted vessels, retirement from the sea was a very tough, reluctant, yet necessary decision. The Louisiana artist begins the statue-making process with a mold which he lines with wire. He then pours in plaster of paris and leaves it to dry. When dried, he removes the roughsurfaced statues from its mold and pain­ stakingly polishes it to a smooth, shiny, porcelin-like finish. Depending on the subject matter of his statue. Brother Decareaux then meticulously paints his work with pastel greens, blues, reds, yellows and oranges as a finishing touch. When he began, Decareaux used a small den for his workshop but since has completely taken over the garage and now has to park his car on the street. He has made beautiful statues of Venus, the head of Christ, sailing ships, soldiers, bulls and matadors and many other subjects. Most of his finished products he gives to his old shipmates, and other friends and relatives. He has decorated his own home with some and has even sold a few. Even though he has been retired for eight years and his time is well occupied, the sea "will never leave my veins," says Brother Decareaux. Each morning to this day, he either walks, or rides his bicycle the five blocks from his home to the Mississippi and nostalgically watches the tug-barge trafiSc and the deep sea vessels plying her waters. Occasionally, he visits his old ship­ mates aboard SlU-contracted ships when they come in for payoff in the port of New Orleans. On one of his most recent waterfront trips, to the Sugar Islander, the retired Seafarer had an interesting experience that he enjoys recounting. The Sugar Islander's veteran Bosun, William Parker, years before made his first trip as an ordinary seaman on a ship with another veteran bosun, Ignatz Decareaux. A native of Polina, La., Brother Decareaux joined the SIU at its inc6ption in 1938 and sailed with the old International Seamen's Union before that. A severe heart attack nearly ended his sailing career in 1964, but he con­ tinued shipping out until 1966 when his doctors advised that it would be best for him to retire. Seafarer Decareaux looks back on his sailing career with fond memories, and even though he is happy with his new life and new work "the sea was always my first love." Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your. SIU port agent, j ^ . Seafarers Log T:- • .' • i'- : •, ^ .. �Is Give $300 to Save Child, J1 AT SEAi Seafarers Aid Stricken Girl She's only 11. But she's lying in a hospital bed fighting for her life, Angelita Pimentel is a little angel stricken with leukemia—a cancer of the blood—and it is reported that she doesn't even know the Grim Reaper lurks near. Nicknamed "Chinggay," the pretty prl, who her hematologist Dr. Concepsion Narcisco says "is dying a little every day" in Room 158 in the ABM Sison Hospital, Mandaluyong, Manila, the Philippines, was visited recently by three Seafarers from the SlU-crewed SS Raphael Semmes (Sea-Land) an­ chored in Subic Bay. Giving the little miss $300 donated by the crew, a radio, candy and choco­ lates, were Chief Steward Rafael Her­ nandez, deck delegate AB Lars Nielsen and OS Arnold Lopez. The child's aunt and guardian Mrs. 'Josefina Pimentel profusely thanked the Seafarers who are all from the West Coast. Angelita entered the hospital July 23 where she has been losing about a pound a day. Her white corpuscle blood count is up to 73 million and her red corpuscle blood count is down to two million, according to reports in a Manila newspaper. Physicians figured she had at the most four months to live. However, they haven't given up hope, yet. Doctors are injecting the girl with the powerful, experimental drug, Oncovin. Her doctor says "If Chinggay re­ sponds favorably to this drug in one or two months, then there is hope for her. Otherwise, only God can help the girl." Oncovin costs 110 Philippine pesos a vial and Chinggay requires one a week for two injections. Without the drug she would wither away, says the specialist. Her aunt, a destitute widow, said she spent 800 pesos in four days for the drug and blood transfusions for her ward. Senora Pimentel earns a mere 600 pesos a month as a Spanish teacher. Besides herself, she supports Chinggay, a daughter, her parents and other nieces and nephews. Now, she doesn't know where she is going to get the money needed to save the life of Chinggay, the newspaper report notes. The waif of woe had been living with her aunt since her mother disappeared years ago. Last year her invalid father was crippled in a car crash. Still today in her hospital bed, Angelita thinks she only has the flu. Daily she frets over having to stay in bed. She's wan and very weak from fighting off continuous waves of dizzi­ ness. She lifts her thin arms with an effort, the Manila newspaper reports. Notwithstanding all this, Chinggay tries to be a smart tyke in the fourth grade. Chinggay's troubles all began when attacks of dizzy spells hit. Finally, when the vertigo became more frequent, her worried aunt took her to the family physician. Dr. Jose Genato, who sent her to a hospital in Panaderos, Sta. Ana. Their diagnosis had the finality of a death "sentence: acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Little Angelita is still fighting for her Ufe. , Bob Prentice is a man who prac­ tices what he preaches—^and what he preaches is education. The 55-year old salt never hesitates to advise a younger Seafarer of the importance of education and upgrading at the Lundeberg School to achieve higher ratings, better pay, and job se­ curity for the future. A long-time black gang member, he tells his younger shipmates in the engine department that the School's career advancement programs will enable them to climb to the top unlicensed ratings, as well as lay the groundwork for more advanced coursed eventually leading to a Chief Engineer's job. Although sailing off and on since 1939, Prentice did not join the SlU until 1967. Over the years, he has -sailed with other seamen's unions and feels that his widespread exfwrience has given him an objective view of the recent history of the U.S. merchant marine. He says that the SlU, because of its far-sighted educational programs, has been able to stay afloat in spite of a sinking maritime industty, and that now, in the wake of maritime revitalization, "the SIU is the best seagoing Union." Bob first took advantage of the Lundeberg School in January of 1973, getting his QMED-any rating. At that time he said his visit was "an experience I shall never forget." He returned to the HLSS in June of this year and participated in the School's relatively new LNG program, and Is SS Manhattan The SS Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) is laid up at the Sun Shipyard on the Delaware River in Chester, Pa. after her last grain run to Russia. She's having her ice belt removed but her ice breaking bow will stay put. Her original bow goes to the scrappers. September 1974 presently taking the Diesel Engine Course, first time offered at the School. Mostly self-educated, the Coloradobom Seafarer also has keen interests in geology, archeology and photography. He has taken many individual archeological field trips around the world, and has tmcovered some undated pieces of pottery from the Citadel at Aquaba' on the Jordan River. Even at Piney Point during spare time, he takes an occasional field trip and has found arrowheads and other Indian artifacts. The ex-cross country trucker, altliough a permanent resident of Tampa, Fla. will often return to his home state of Colorado for nature walks in the Rocky Mountains. Brother Prentice hopes to ship on an LNG vessel when they soon come out under the American-flag. And while aboard, you can be sure he'll be preaching what he practices so well. 1 SS Uruguay Galveston's worst fire in a quarter of a century—a spectacular nighttime wharf blaze—triggered the SlU-crew of the SS Uruguay (Delta Line) into action to save their ship this summer. The flames wiped out the wharf and caused $6-million in damage to cotton, rice and equipment. Some vessels tied up to the dock were towed away when the fire alarm rang. Seafarers got 10 fire hoses operating in eight minutes on deck. Seven min­ utes later the crew cast off all mooring lines as the ship maneuvered away from her burning wharf on her own power. The conflagration of unknown origin broke out at 10; 10 p.m. on Pier 37 across from the SS Uruguay. Despite the heat, only blistered paint was reported on the SlU-contracted vessel with no mishaps to the crew. SS Overseas Rose Oiler Robert G. Donahue, 43, of the SS Overseas Rose (Maritime Over­ seas) passed away on July 22. The SlU crew sent flowers to his mother, Mrs. Alice T. McCance of Bergenfield, N.J. The ship left Rotterdam to a payoff in Houston on Aug. 15. SS Bethflor On her way to the port of Palua, Venezuela, Seafarers aboard the SlU-con­ tracted SS Bethflor (Bethlehem Steel) reported they tried to free the jSS Oswego Defender (Bethlehem Steel) which had been aground since June 30 with no success. SS American Victory Crew pantryman Johnnie F. Ferguson took a tumble hurting his back re­ cently aboard the SS American Victory (Victory Carriers) sailing in the Gulf. Seafarer Ferguson was lifted off the deck by a helicopter to the Bayside Medi­ cal Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. An engine room flashback sent fireman-watertender O. Bogdin ashore when his arm and hand were burned. The ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun John Eddins says: "Quite a few reports in the June issue of the LOG deal with vital interests to all Seafarers. 1 hope you read them for yourselves. "Briefly, as you know. Falcon Tankers were taken over by the Navy. This same company was the low bidder on the nine new 25,000 ton tankers that are to replace the older ships operated by Hudson Waterways. Our Union is still fighting the Navy takeover of Falcon Co., and will challenge the award of this latest contract to an NMU company whose bid was higher... "The fight still goes on for the Oil Bill that when passed will guarantee more ships, more jobs. Paul Hall has addressed both Houses in this contest and manx^hours and dollars have been spent. "This is how omr investment in SPAD is used. When the job is done we'll have our dividends in jobs and security, or pork chops." SS Thomas Lynch Seafarer Bob Prentice I I ^11 SS Seafrain Maryland EducationCan Do For You i This Waterman Steamship Co. vessel sailed out of Jacksonville Harbor on Sept. 15 on a voyage to Saigon with a cargo of 5,250 metric tons of diammonium phosphate. Expected time of arrival there is on Sept. 30. SS John Penn Another Waterman Steamship Co. vessel, the SS John Penn sailed from Tampa to Bangladesh early this month with a cargo of 7,500 tons of triple superphosphate. SS Sea-Land Finance The Sea-Land Finance left Hong Kong, Kobe and Yokohama to swallow the anchor in Seattle on Sept. 14 with ports of call in Long Beach on Sept. 18 and in Oakland on Sept. 20. SS Columbia Sailing from Donaldsville, La. to Saigon will be the SS Columbia (U.S. Steel) on Sept. 15 carrying a cargo of 10,500 metric tons of diammonium phosphate. Early next month she will carry 10,900 metric tons of phosphate to Saigon from Belledune, New Brunswick, Canada. Page 15 . •. .-11 I ii' I" $: I •A "I �>. U- . 1 kt in 142 Bosuns Have Graduated Wsuns ftece Honor Roll . Twelve more bosons graduated from the SllPs Bosun Recertification Program this month and have gained a greater knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. They will return to their ships and inform their brother members of our problems and how we are dealing with them. Below are the 12 new graduates, who bring the total number of bosuns to go through the program to 142. • Following are the names and home ports of the J 42 Seafarers,who have [Successfully completed the W Bosuns Recertification Program; J':--; William Wallace Otto Pedersen Seafarer Otto Pedersen, SI, has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1944. A native of Gulfport, Miss., he makes his home there with his wife Ernie and their three children. Brother Pedersen ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Bill Wallace, 64, luu been an SIU member since 1947, and started shipping as bosuri that same year. A na­ tive of Alabama, brother Wallace ships out of the port of Mobile where he lives with his wife Rita and their three chil­ dren. Ame Hovde Seafarer Arne Hovde, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and started sailing as bosun in 1943. A na­ tive of Norway, Brother Hovde now ships from the port of Philadelphia where he makes his home with his wife Lola. ••r Jose Gonzalez Seafarer Jose Gonzalez, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1952, and has been shipping out as bosun since 1957. Born in Spain, he now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Gon­ zalez ships from the port of New York. Enrico Tirelli Seafarer Ernie Tirelli, 53, has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, and as a bosun for the past 20 years. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Tirelli now lives in Hackensack, N.J. He ships out of the port of New York. Sebastian Foti Seafarer Sebastian "Jimmy' ^ Foti, 57, has been sailing with the SIU since 1941, and as bosun since 1954. Born in Boston, he now ships out of the port of Wilmington where he makes his home with his wife Irene. ^ •i"' . ' 'Vs.' ir • • ^ .-i-- fS -»-I i .-r •-, ,7 I i- :•-• .. y - William Morris Ardior Beck Daniel Ticer Seafarer William "Rocky" Morris, 48, has been an SIU member since 1950 and has been sailing as bosun since 1954. A native of New York, Brother Morris ships from the port of Baltimore, where he makes his home with his wife Mary and their child. Seafarer Arthur Beck, 45, has been a member of the'SIU since 1951, and has been scaling as a bosun since 1961. A native of New York, Brother Beck now makes his home in Newark, Calif, with his wife Young Mi and their two children. He ships from the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Dan Ticer, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun since 1951. A native of Oklahoma, Brother Ticer now makes his home in Stockton,Calif. with his wife Alida and their three chil­ dren. He ships from the port of San Francisco. ^4K: . M' ^=•5 li, h,' i:> „ , Altsfett, Jidaa, Hoostoii liSSso, Robet^ San Jaais Audsmu, Alfred, Norfolk lAtapie, Jean^ New f AnOmoa, Edgar, New Yon. Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore ^Annis, George, New Oriea$ Lee, Hans, Seattle Alfonso, Baltimo jbevhi, Jacob, Bidtimfwe Atkinsmi, David, Seattle Leyal, Jow^ Fhiladelpliia Baker, Elmer, Houston Libby, Gei^e, New Orleans Bamhill, Elmer, Houston Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Baudoin, James, Houston Maiming, Denis, Seattle Beaven, Norman, New Orleans Bfattfoli, Gaetano, New York ij Beck, Arthur, San Francisc^ MteCadiey, Earl, New Orleans I i Beechmg, Marion, Houstoii McGinnis, Arfliur, New Orleans Beiger, David, Norfolk Meehan, WflUam, NorfoOk Bcye, Jan, New York Mmill, Charles, Mobile Bojko, Stanly, San Francisco IMBBeivCtyde,SeBtBe Bcney, Andrew, Norfolk : Momurdo, Sylvester, New Orleami Bourgot, Albert, MobQe Morrfo, Edward, Jr., Mobfle Bryan, Ernest, Houston A Morris, William, Baltimore jBryant, Vernon, Tampa floss, John, New Orieans iBondi, George, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Burke, George, New York / Mallis, James, Mobile Burton, Ronald, New Yorlj JMhrrry, Ra^h, San Francisco Bnshong, William, Seattle I rr Nash, Walter, New York fBiit^rton, Walter, Norfolk Nichrdson, Etqgene, Baltimore iBiodi^ Bbuhion, Houston .Nieli^ Vagn, New York fGalddra, AiDihony, Houston CPCoimor, William, Seatte Castro, Gofllermo, San Juan iB8on,Fr^Shn Francisco 1 Chrfo^beny, Ridiard, San Fiandseo:(koaamer, AUiert, San Fnmdbcp. . ^ Ciriecl^ Jol^ San Francii CO .» \ Barker, Jam^ Hoostos New York Bedefsen„Ofio, New Orleans ^ Gafooii, JstteS, Seattle Pkilil^, FNldeli^ MObi^ , £ AAlWper^ Fred, Mobfle Bimce,''Fla!yd,'i^iistmi ,> V' ^ IPAirtico, Cimries, Houstoi » ' Bnty^ WaUace, Jr., San Frmicbi^ V ilhirvflie, RMiard, Houston Pierce, Jrdiit,Bhifodelphia A IDel^^fiiBo, New York ^ A ^ Fdiianen, Viekko, New Orieans ' ; JDIcldriafm^ll^^ Mobile M .{>1 PiNdsen, Verner, Seattle Itlnsoii^ Jaraes^Mohile '^'^'^^A'PresBly, Donald, New York . ri New York ^ ? Pachalski, Kas^ PuiBami, Jain^ San Francisco Fmnen^ RayiiOnd, New (hfeam Radkh, Tony, New Oriiauis EAgteie, New Yorjr RBn, Ewhig, New Oiieans Fotk Sebasdni, Wilitiingtoil Rih^, WBllte, San FraBKibcb ^ Galu^an) Hmmedi, Houston Mngnefte, Albert, Satt Franciseo ~ I Jhu&es, New Orleans Rivoa, Alfoimo, San Juan pflai^hiidmio, Doiiato, Rodrfques, Lancelot, San Jnan |:Gpam^ RPIM^ Jacksonvile l^dr^m^ OvUio, New York papazslcz, New Yorkj ilttiey^Efibard, Bailiniore ll^rttea, Robert, New Yorii^ Schwui^ieob^ Mobfle l^riiiao,^Jiimi<A» New Ybrl^ S{df,TlHMnias^^^B^ (Nik Seattle Francisco , >Biw4,NewYdrk Sheldrake, Peter, Hopston" gflhmstvedki Alh^ New Ydrk VNbrfoflk au^Iaik Seattle ,D(N|j|If^|i}e^ - •? ,c " ' ly ' .-n-AlW.,a:iVr. • ;,|^|^lto,'I^,York Charles Merrill Seafar^ Charles Merrill, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and has been sailing as bosun since 1945. A native of Mobile, Brother Mer­ rill ships from that port city and makes his home there with his wife Mattie and their son. Politics Is V:;- ' John Spuron Seafarer John Spuron, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and began sailing as bosun in 1946. A na­ tive of San Pedro, Calif., Brother Spu­ ron now ships out from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. Frederick Pehler I Seafarer Fred Pehler, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and as a bosun since 1950. A native of Iowa. Brother Pehler now ships from the port of Mobile, where he lives with his wife Margaret and their three children. I, Nev^^'' ' lihnk'Neiv.Y^" - TMstfDittkSistoFraaci^ Koeni,Johts, Mobfle. konis, Perry, New York Donate to SPAD Wpace^ William, Wardlaw, Richard Houston ^ Harold, Houston \^^'Alrt», New York;' SanFrnite^ :r-'y r^-i "•i ^ Following arje the names and departments df 109 Seafarers who have ajmpleted the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Heidk,C^oll,Dcck,;^A:. Hnmason, Joii, Dedk Restaino, Joiin, Engine • A-: AUisnn. Murohy, Engine Hwmmeri JjEUBes, Jr., SfCwapd , Ripfoy, rrililaiti, Deck Andrepout, P. J., Eu^e Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Rivers, Sam, Engine ^ "A, . Anudd Mott, Di^ - tRoback, James, Deck Bartol, Thomas, Deck Deck . : Johnson, Rodriguez, Charles, Engine .% Baxter, Alan, Engine ° Jones, Lcj^ette, Deck Rogersj George, -I Bean,P.L.,Deek Keg^ey, Thomas, e S^bb, Caldwell, Jr., En^e V Beanvm-d, Arthur, Engine Kelley, John, De^ , / SaHey,Robert, Jr.,Engine Aianll«1Hi^Tlatrrv Wnomuk BelUnger, Wimam, Steward Kemey, Pan!, Engine ASandeiB, Darry, Engh» liiS BhukhA, Richard, Engfoe Khksey, Chades, Enj^ne r,Ai&ed*th^ fill Bolen,Timothy, Deik . Kiftleson, L. Q., De<k ' r , Shaw, Ronald, Engine : Buike, Lee Roy, Engine KnigiU/I^ Slmohetfi,j<^eph, Steward Burke, Tim^hy,D€^ « Simpson, Spnigeon, En^ne CasUe, Stephen, Deck ^" ' Sisl^Kdth, D^ mm Clark, Garrett, Deck Kandrat, Joseph, Steward - - ' Shiiith, p. B., Sti^ Conklin, Kevin, Engine Lehiiiann,Ai1hiir,Deck / Smith, Robert, D^ Cunningham, Robert, Deik Lentsch, Rrdrert, Dedc Spell, Gary, En^ne ^ Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Lnndeman, Louis, Deck , %eU,JoseDh,D^ Davis, Williaiii,Ded( ' Makarewicz, Richard, Engine < • ' Spenwr, H. D., Ei^uie Day, John, En^ne Manning, Henry, Steward Starter, David, EngihC Deike, Mkhaei, £B^ Marcns, M. A., Deck Svobodb, Kvetosbiv, En Deskins, WiUlam, Stemurd McAndreWy jMrarniiy ^ ^ Di.iog,kaii«.,B#r • McCahe, -• John," Engine . Tbonms^T1nM>fhy,De<k Ewing, Larry, Steward , "_McCalie,T. J., Engine ~ ' T^raittor,Rob(^Deck /; Flla, Marion, Detk Minix, Jr., R.G., Engine ;Lntterbadk, LAno', Dedt'A;: ~ lit ' ' MiraMiia lnlhi» Windnntt Galka, Thmnas, Miranda, John, Engine /, Yam^Thontas, Deck Gamy, Stephen^ Dedk Moore, C.M., Deck ^ Valten, Mdney, Garcia, Robert, De<k VanykllioHnas, Steward Gilliam, Robert, Steward Moore, Wliiiani,Deik Vnlanir, George, Dedc Walker, Marvra, En^e * - ^ Gotay, Rank Steward ^ Mortier, William, Deck Wambach, Alb^ Dedc ' Gower, David, Engine \ ' JV Fainter, Philip, Engine Graham, Patrick, De<k ^ Paloumbis, Nikrtaos, |WI!S<N%RI^^ Griines, M.H., Deck. : - 'x/y.,;'' _ _' Wohb, JrmikDedc Hari, Ray, Deck ^ Parker, Jasrti, Deik Hawkei^ Patrhkj'Dedc y^:-.Potetti,Pier8ttgdd,D^ pReam^^ Haynes, fliake, Engbte • •V 'A' Book Means Job Security Five Upgraders gain a better understanding of die ping opportimides are much better. industry they work in, and the Union The total number of Seaforers who diey belong to. And, once diey re­ have gone through this Upgrading ceive their full Books, their ship- Program has now reached 109. George Rogers Graduate Every month the Seaforers Inter­ national Union gives more Seaforers the opportunity to insure their job security for the future by putting them through a Seniority Upgrading Program in which they may learn the technology on newly-constructed ves­ sels. Seamen of the future will have to know these latest adv^cements in order to properly man American merchant ships in die years ahead. At the same time, those SHJ mem­ bers participating in die program Seafarer Steve Castle has been a member of the SIU since 1967. Born in Los Angeles^ Brother Castle now makes his home in San Diego. He ships out of San Fran­ cisco as an AB. Michael Deike Seafarer George Seafarer Mike Rogers has been a Derke graduated member of the SHJ from the Harry since 1967. Broth­ Lundeberg School er Rogers received in January, 1972. a QMED rating at Prior to attending the Harry Lundethe 'A' Seniority berg School prior to Upgrading Pro­ completing the 'A' gram, Brother Seniority Upgrad­ Derke received a ing Program. A native of Oakland, QMED rating at Piney Point. A native Calif., he now makes his home in Sacra­ of Milwaukee, he ships out of the port mento, Calif. Seafarer Rogers ships out of Houston where he makes Ms home. of the port of San Francisco. Mnrphy Allison RobertSmith Seafarer Bob Smith graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in December, 1971. Prior to attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram, Brother Smith received his AB ticket at Piney Point. A native of Brooklyn, he now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home. Seafarer Murphy Allison has been a member of the SIU since 1968. Prior to attending the Se­ niority Upgrading Program Brother Allison received a QMED rating at tlte Harry Lunde­ berg School. A native of Louisiana, he now makes his home in Oakland, Calif, with his wife Alma and their one child. Seafarer Allison ships out of the port of San Francisco. Page 17 '.y-l -'i 'it- i;' '• -I -.•f .1," :.4. V' . 'S „ Stephen Casde ^ii^NeYOrleansi Page 16 ' '* -•^T1rrt^k'Ettricd,: New Ydrik ^ Tbiiier^Pao!,NewOrteaiis ' f' NcY i �•f m fc look Out, Belowi ^ 21'/' •'if" .i+r': , ;,:V :..^¥-V~r.; .'V,- {'«f." • HISTORIC PRESERVATION; i li\ It's been a long time since you have heard from me, pro% ably more than eight years. In 1962 the SJU awarded me an ; Andrew Furuseth Scholarehip and in 1966 I graduated frdin Fairlei^ Dicldttson University, "^neck, N.J, Since that time, I have been working toward a goal that I laid before you as part of my scholarship appiicatiom s " I am happy at this time to tell you that I have accomplishetf:;; what I set out to do. On July 2, 19741 received notice from the Casualty Actuarial Society that I had passed my last exam and would be admitted as a "Fellow" at their annual meeting j in November in New Orleans, La. It will make me oitly the f seventh woman to become a "Fellow" in jhe Society's 60-year, 1 thought you would be glad to hear of my success since it was the SIU that has done so much to get me started. 1 am meet of your scholarship winners arc outstanding indland it pleases me to let you know that I have succeeded ^ Idie ppp^ op^ed for me;?,v i Let's Set the Record Straight r Final passage by the United States Senate of the oil imports quota bill (Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974) is a great victory which will benefit all segments of the American maritime industry. vestigated testimony was entered at the Senate hearings on the bill which con­ cluded that "there should not be any increase in the price of oil" to the con­ sumer, and that'charges for the transport of oil might actually be brought down. The fight for implementation of the oil bill has been a long, tedious, uphill, allthe-way struggle. But by no means is this fight over. The opposition's other favorite argu­ ment is that enactment of the bill will" spark retaliatory legislative measures by foreign nation's to implement their own cargo preference laws. This, they say, will cause international confrontation, and therefore the bill is not in the interest of national security. Led by the multinational oil com­ panies, the legislation's long-time opposi­ tion will continue in their campaign (o pressure President Ford into vetoing the bill—and if and when the bill is signed they will pour their forces into blocking its complete implementation. The opposition will continue to use the same old arguments that the bill is inflationary, and that it is not in the best interests of national security because it would violate existing treaties with for­ eign nations. Let's straighten a few things out right now. The oil companies claim that the bill would add anywhere from $20 to $60 billion to U.S. energy costs over the next decade. This is a completely unfounded allegation. First of all, what are the oil interests using for cost comparisons? Presently, because of the almost complete monopoly of oil transportation held by the multi­ nationals, diere are no tanker carriage rate structures available—^therefore noth­ ing with which to compare. - Secondly, expert, impartial, well-in­ Who's kidding who about national security and cargo preference? Venezuela recently enacted legislation providing for eventual 50 percent car­ riage. The Arab exporting nations have formed the Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Co. to develop an Arab tanker fleet "large enough to carry 40 percent of Arab crude exports." Japan mandates 50 percent of oil imports on its nation's flag vessels, and France reserves two thirds of its oil imports for her fleet. Cargo preference is nothing new, and the United States is by no means setting, an international precedent. What the U.S. is doing, though, is creatmg an eventual 225,000 man years of employment for American workers, shoring up a deteriorating U.S. balance of payments, and writing a national in­ surance policy against oil transportation boycotts. - ir ~ ; mXiS ' it ^ (• \ ^ ^ f&i I We arsivcd in Vokohams sboaid Ihv SS Ibcfvill-? on Aug 22 with several beefs tibat had to be cleared dp. We also had several meclianicai problems involving the air-conditioning system, the ice-making machine, and a cold water shortage. Ed Morris, Yokohama patrolman, handled all of these cases promptly and efficiently. Therefore, in the name of the entire crew of the Iberville, I wish to commend and thank Ed for an outstanding Job. Frateniaiiy C. Tony Blake t' ' • , '•( : ' I 1974 Volume XXXVI, Hfl, > the.Seafarers interoatlanal Union North annertc#..^lentic, Guhr,^)^M and Inland Waters Qhi fccetaitlve Board i Cat Tanftor, £*ec«ffVe ViCB-PioMent gen Shepord, Vio^-Pmsitim Joe DtCiorsto, Seerafa/y-Treavurer iindsey Wimerns, Wca-ZVas/uertf Prs«H Wce-frasWfi/ir . Seefarers International Union. AtJanlie, ^ frill? { r . :>:A ine oil imports quota bill means na­ tional security, and the SIU will not rest until the bill is finally enacted, and its provisions completely implemented. Seafarers Log ui f-'MV.- �Z- Z'i . •. i'r [: fll pr^. H Alone ,., m an urban tower ., . high on a concrete floor ... with cold winds howling around me .. In the distance ^. . the hazy io^ of a bucaneer ,,. peering through the mist;. i luring my Imagihation . .. Conjuring up unfulfilled yearnings for a half remembered past... In some lost incarnation ^ . V A ship at the pier ... temporarily tied ... with the promise of adventure jUst ahead^,; While I. r. Uapped In my urban cell.,. doomed to a concrete prison v i'. a prisoner Of iwy Iwaginatipn and r .iAnd then . The telephone .., jarring the night... emotions... tangling up the wire Voices .., rasping ... fighting .. . fighting for life . Even anger is welcome ,. . the dissonant voices .. . cutting the vacuum sucldngme into The vdrtex::. > Willingly ... wiflin^y ... until the purpose is lost... the meaning gone ... the image i ,'I My nemesis ... tlie silence or the voice ..iikages running into images ... like tears... On..an inkfill^ sheet.. V V.'. CreaUng patterns where none exist.., diffusing the content.. ^ imitation of art and ', Z'l . . -V > ' * .... •peship...MiIsftOTthe^,..^y. .^CTlyrtBgoae..,a And my voyage ... ftom whimsey to anger snbsuies ... on a wave oT nostd^a., Returns... ^ Kapunsei <armdt let down her golden hair ... -<1 \-k • s ' X y Thfmis. ..A 'v-'v ' ^InThd. "The earth's nature out At sea is the' ^ Strangest force I have I Ever felt or seen" , : .'•ZKZZ:} Z--L ^' -> > ' t ,.} ,y •. ? ^ Sta«r'''' . Stars! ', « *-V ZiyZk V ^ The baby in the crib is happiness to keep The child with a toy is a ^ven Joy to see ^ /, The mind to love is a course you need i ^ ^ . Por the heart is all yon want to give. TE •. .,v.,.w .^r-v. -r --.v.v.- \ \ ^ ; Along the line of words as the memory keeps , J' I Knowing the books the thoughts and the deeds The viscissitude of life.where ends meet. . /? ' 's; ^ -.I; In the days and the n^hts when in the cradle you creep ^ Fedtog 4 tenderness when motor pms you to deep silent^ ' ^he sacriBee she has given you ouly nature can bear . L And only Gpd and country and mother can bear. Anton Eattawtch -?'' -'r' 'j,..' 'li. .r; ^ ,l f ~ " ' i- "^e Water in the current ' Thrashing against the steel ship Mm a:rV V g ^ ' - 7'^ ' ^ . >.7 •M- • ' Bypassesthenorthandthesouthwherefrigidzonesrest V v ^ * The wise man looks to the stare and leads the way to the goal-^ . rr- - * '• ;-fI1ieforce.l^^^^^^ ' ZZ'ZW J \ ' 7 Z^'Z " i:.^d then the ship drops li^ J^V;-"7l7" .^''^'"17 Books you see to the left and theshows to the right Water dripping out of a sj^ut jpout," 7- ;-J ' 7. ': ^ Neitherconcernsyouastowhatdirectionsyoutake U , And Fmstay'n right here at home ' Unaware of the thoughts you yourself could create. / I guess you could say that I'mancL. r Sea With chill and ram ... i-.. . TMI ^ ^ WiMiam ivutiai j diaf hits yon with cold pa^^ "But sometimes the heat will - flow hotter than hell and All of a sudden you'll feel ill." My sea boots are still here in the closet For I use them on snowy days Reminds you of an, vjasterrioe. Endless roller coaster ride." . - , < ' J. > / > '*You don't know when It will ever die." Passed and gone jWhen it's over you ^ Will sing a song."' ""Time out here runs on In place justlike Being in the outer space aip, many aays out at sea lakes you wonder if Someone can come iUpon land you can ' ^ • i miss me smpDoara.,»oises > > And the motion at night ui my bunk ^^hnnt'n thftbrfpzenn #4 hatch t' Page 19 September 1974 •7'', -vi v., •%.- �f Of •'S'? ' t s New SIU Pensioners i~^ ! William F. Janisch, 53, joined the SIU in 1943 in the pen of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 32 years. Brother Janisch walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Bom in New York City, he is a resident of Union City, N.J. m Howard F. Menz, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1957 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Menz is an Army veteran of World War II and at­ tended a Crews Conference at the 'Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship at Piney Point, Md. Bom in Sewickley, Pa., he is a resident of Bmce, Fla. Anacleto Doromal, 66, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing in the steward depart­ ment He had sailed for 43 years. Brother Doromal is a native of the Philippines and is now a resident of New Orleans with his wife, Carmelita. yy .Lk if;. Edward S. Fairfield, Sr., 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a wiper. Brother Fairfield was in the U.S. Marine Reserve from 1930 to 1934. Bom in Philadelphia, he is a resi­ dent of New Orleans with his wife, Elizabeth. Dalphin L. Parker, 70, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Hous­ ton sailing for 41 years, 15 of them as a bosun. Brother Parker is a na­ tive of Alabama and is a pre-World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He had applied for the Bosuns Recertification Program last March, attended u SIU Crews Conference Seminar in 1970 and did picket duty in the Dis­ trict No. 37 beef. Seafarer Parker now resides in Mobile. Thomas W. Cassidy, 50, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Brother Cassidy is a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. A native of New York City, he is a resident of Islip Terrace, N.Y. Elmer W. Rushing, 61, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Rushing is a native of Mississippi and is now a resident of La Place, La. with his wife, Ethel. V Herman C. Dinger, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as an AB. Brother Dinger was bom in Michigan and is now a resident of Kaleva, Mich, with his wife, Florence. Auhrey H. Thunnan, 56, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Thurrnan was bom in Kentucky and is'now a resident of Murray, Ky. Barney Kelly, 52, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of NeW York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Kelly is a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was bom in Alabama and is a resi­ dent of Houston. Johannes Rons, 64, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Roos had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Holland, he is now a resident of The Hague, The Nether­ lands, with his wife, Willemina. Stanley S. Torres, 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Tor, res had sailed for 41 years. A native of Hilo, Hawaii, he is now a resident erf San Francisco with his wife Olga. Chris A, Markris, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief cook and baker. Brother Markris is an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he is a resident of Mobile. Urhln E. La Barrere, 62, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother La Barrere is a native of New Or­ leans and is now a resident of Hous­ ton. Dale W. Fetrie, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Petrie was born in Echo Twsp., Antrim County, Mich, and is now a resident of fiast Jordan, Mich, with his wife, Barbara. Albert L. Bagley, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Bagley is a native of Maspeth, Queens, N.Y. He is now a resident of Narrowsburg, N.Y., with his wife, Elizabeth. Fellcito Aponte, 62, joined the _ SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 38 years. Brother Aponte is a U.S. Army veteran. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Baltimore with his wife. Carmen. John H. Weglian, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1965 sailing as a cook. Brother Weglian was bom in Michigan and is now a resident of Southgate, Mich, with his wife, Julia. Houston Committee - 'V ^ .•v'- The SlU-contracted Houston (Sea-Land) paid off last month in Port Elizabeth, N. J. after completing a coastwise run that included visits to the ports of Jack­ sonville, Houston and Charleston. The ship's Committee members, from ths left, are: Gene Hall, deck delegate; Frank Rodriguez, ship's chairman; Tony Parker, engine delegate and Fred Kotm, steward delegate. Page20 MEMBERSHIP MEEnMlS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York ... .. Oct. 7 Philadelphia . .. Oct. 8 Baltimore .. Oct. 9 Norfolk ..... . . Oct. 10 Detroit ...... .. Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Houston .;.... Oct. 14 New Orleans . ., Oct. 15 Mobile .. Oct. 16 San Francisco .. Oct. 17 Columbus . . . 19 Chicago .. Oct. 14 Port Arthur . ., Oct. 14 Buffalo .. Oct. 16 St. Louis . .. . 17 Cleveland .... .. Oct. 17 Jersey City .. .. Oct. 14 • ' •. Deep Sea IBU UIW .. 2:30 p.m. .. 5:00 p.m. .., 7:00 p.m. .. ...,. 2:30 p.m. ..,.... 5:00 p.m. .., 7:00 p.m. .. 2:30 p.m. ..,.... 5:00 p.m. ... 7:00 p.m. .. 5:00 p.m. ...,... 7:P0p.m. — .. ..... 2:30 p.m. ..., , , , ••• .. • • • • • '' ••, 5:00 p.m. ... ,, .. ..,.. 2:30 p.m. .., 5:00 p.m. ... .. 2:30 p.m. ....... 5:00 p.m. ...> • . • ' .. 2:30 p.m. ..,• t • • • • • • •• • — , ,, .. ... 1:00 p.m. ,, .. ... 5:00 p.m. ... ,, •. • ... 5:00 p.m. ... — ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • • • • • • • • .. .. . . .5:00 p.m. . . . •• • • . . . — • '. , f • • • • •'11 • . • ;. f Seafarers Log �^ a . . i:—- - - 'avy Tanker Shenandoah Pays Off After Greenland Voyage •a '• f - •t "i- Ui • r J,''! >4"'-> ' ''4i The SlU-manned T-5 Navy TankI er Shenandoah, returning from a trip to Greenland, paid off at the Gatx 'oil Refineries in Carteret, NJ. on Aug. 18. ;The crew reported spotting hun­ dreds of loose-floating icebergs while laid over at Thule Air Force Base north of Baffin Bay on Greenland's East Coast. Seafarers have been manning die Shenandoah, one of the 13 Navy tankers operated by Hudson Water­ ways, since December of 1972. The vessels keep Army, Navy and Air Force Bases around the world supplied with essential fossil fuels. •i ' l. * The well-kept deck of the Shenandoah towers impressively over oil refineries and other industrial centers of Carteret, N.J. in the background. '« i f• Part of the Shenandoah's crew poses topside for a photo after returning from trip to Greenland. They are, from the left: James Brock, chief pumpman; Walter Sedej, QMED and engine delegate; G. Torche, bosun, and Brothers Frank and Jim Edmonds, both able-seamen. Chief Pumpman James Brock inspects one of the Shenandoah's tanks. \ --.V i..* # fj-iJ r Brother Seafarers and fraternal brothers Jim and Frank Edmonds secure tank cover on.the T-5 Navy tanker. Brothers Jim and Frank both sail as ableseamen. Chief Steward Thomas Bolton, left. Cook and Baker Fonnie Rogers, center, and 3rd Cook C. W. Tarver are three good reasons for a well-fed Shenandoah crew. The entire steward department on the T-5 tanker was given a special vote of thanks by their shipmates. ^ t -X.. .r. • Page 21 September 1974 -V I '"I I / a:.• �Columbia Committee A CLEAR ^ COURSEI If you are cravicted of possession of any iUegal drug—^heroin, barbitulates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard win revoke your seaman papers, wifliout appeal, FOREVER. . That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to ihake a living by die sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must he licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, hut that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural i^ht to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. have had tiieir benefit payments held up because to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please conTom Cranford at (212) 499-6fi00. Name Social Security Number Union |McDonald,.R.A. , 01] 011-18-0188 ; A&GII tKauffer.C. .-v',233 -5061 086-16-2506 |Ujo, R lAlexander, G. UIW;! A&G IS, S. -4/- jSnider,L. ; iMcKenzie, R. z, L. tKirk, S> , ,' iv, Moore, R. iNixon, E. ' ' psepn, I, fcDougall, W. 5ttaris, J. trlton,a .. UU,H. ' 054-44-3626 296-07-3738 372-18-5193 244-86-2424 487-16-9638 401-88-1534 494-28-7906 405-16-4569 IBU • UIW . • •- UIW T&D A&G , ''••-7-.'IBU ; A&G IBU JBU IBU ' A&G IBU A&G = 5, A. isi wm —A The SlU-contracted Columbia, operated by Ogden Sea Transport, paid off recently at the sugar docks near Kent Ave. in Brooklyn, N.Y. Her committee members are, from the left: Ramon All, engine delegate; Leslie Blanchard, steward delegate; Charles Shiroa, secretary-reporterj and Ed Tylutski, deck delegate. Usual run for the Columbia is the Far East. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 • 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealiqg with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should inunediatdy notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHI^. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. If af any 4me a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters 1^ certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log Page 22 : ; ..v,. .• L ''.v. . l'; •' A.,' ", . . . '• •; '''VvV-' p/T - • �'ri r - f I— Digest of SlU AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers, Inc.), July 8—Chairman T. Price; Secretary S. McDonald; Edu­ cational Director D. K. Kelley; Deck Delegate Edward J. Rokicki; Engine Delegate A. S. Stankiewicz; Steward Delegate Angeles Z. Deheza. No dis­ puted OT. The crew pantryman fell and hurt his back on Jiily 10, was taken off in the Gulf by helicopter and taken to the Bayside Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Fla. Everything running smoothly. Next port Tampa, Fla. SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hudson Waterways), July 7—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun John Eddins; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Deck Delegate H. DeBoissiere; Engine Delegate J. F. Billot Jr.; Steward Delegate F. Urias. $4.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman suggests that all crewmembers read the June issue of the Seafarers Log which contains many articles of vital interest to all. Crewmembers will also have a better under­ standing of how their investment in SPAD is used. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Inc.), July 7—Chairman Re­ certified Bosun Robert Schwarz; Sec­ retary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Luis A. Spina; Steward Delegate A. A. Smith. Chairman spoke on the Energy Trans­ portation Bill which is on the Senate calendar and the importance of con­ tinuing support of SPAD. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. ARIZPA (Sea-Land Service Inc.), July 6—Chairman Recertified Bosun S. J. Jandora; Secretary W. Seltzer; Deck Delegate Walter Gustanson; En­ gine Delegate Jose Pineiro. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman advised that anyone who had the required time for upgrading and needed an application they are aboard the ship. He advised that it is to the benefit to the individual as well as the Union to upgrade when­ ever possible. If any crewmember needed additional information on this program, the chairman offered his help. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), July 21—Chairman Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary J. Spivey; Educational Director H. Hess; Deck Delegate A. E. Weaver; Engine Dele­ gate V. T. Yates; Steward Delegate P. C. Stubblefield. Chairman advised crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log each month and to remember the im­ portance of their SPAD donations. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines), July 13—Chairman Recertified Bosun Tony J. Radich; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director R. Lawson. Chairman com­ mented on how the SIU is getting new ships and jobs for all. That the Hany Lundeberg School at Piney Point is expanding and growing rapidly. Urged all crewmembers to contribute to SPAD so that legislation to protect the security of every crewmember and his family may be continued. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Belem. Strips' Meetings POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), July 7 —Chairman J. D. Blanchard; Secretary N. Johnson; Deck Delegate Henry Bouganim; Steward Delegate Henry Jones. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Dakar. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), July 14 — Chairman Lee J. Harvey; Secretary W. Braggs; Educational Director H. John­ son. Chairman held a general discussion on Union activities for the benefit of the young crewmembers on board. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Durban. JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman Steamship), July 28—Chairman Louis L. Arena; Deck Delegate John O. Frazier; Engine Delegate Thomas P. Toledo. No disputed OT. Request that a new assortment of books be obtained for the library. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), July 11—Chairman L. Stevens; Secretary M. Phelps; Edu­ cational Director J. Watson. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), July 11—Chairman E. A. Ruhn; Sec­ retary R. P. Marion; Educational Di­ rector B. Cooley; Deck Delegate J. klondyke; Engine Delegate N. Garcia; Steward Delegate J. Huihmerick. No disputed OT. Any money in ship's fund to be used for purchase of food and refreshments for barbecue. Next port Santo Domingo. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Maritime Overseas Corp.), July 21—Chairman Recertified Bosun T. Self; Secretary A. Brodie; Educational Director R. Guerra; Deck Delegate Henry E. Jones; Steward Delegate Malcolm Steven. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Everying running smoothly. Next port Manchester. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), July 14-^hairman Recertified Bosun F. Cooper; Secretary J. Thomas; Educational Director W. Linnette. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. * f Lyman Hall Committee > 11 I The Ship's Committee aboard the Lyman Hall (Waterman) poses for the LOG photographer during the ship's most recent payoff at Pier 7 in Brookiyn, N. Y. They are, from the ieft: Rosco Rainwater, steward deiegate; Clayton Thomp­ son, deck deiegate; Felix Diaz, educational director and Ralph Collier, secretary-reporter. The Lyman Hall, having just finished a Far East run, is bound for Europe. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine Inc.), July 7—Chairman Carl Linberry; Secretary George W. Luke; Educational Director H. S. Buder; Deck Delegate B. Hoffman; Engine Delegate Mike J. Berry; Steward Delegate John R. Eppersom. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of CHICAGO (Sea-Land Service), July silence in memory of our departed 29-Mrhairman Recertified Bosun O. brothers. Rodriguez; Secretary F. Vega; Educa­ SEALAND McLEAN (Sea-Land tional Director Radam. No disputed Service Inc.), July 5—Chairman Re­ OT. Observed one minute of silence certified Bosun Donald J. Pressly; Sec­ in memory (ff our departed brothers. retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director E. C. Tyler; Engine Delegate OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ Daniel Dean. No disputed OT. Vote of seas), July 28—Chairman Walter Col- thanks to the steward department for a ley; &cretary John S. Burke Sr.; Edu­ job well done. Next port Elizabeth. cational Director Franklin Miller; Deck TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Delegate M. C. Cooper; Engine Dele­ gate C. Johnson; Steward Delegate Commercial Corp.), July 28—Chair­ Herbert Holling. $60.50 in ship's fund. man John P. Davis; Secretary HatSome disputed OT in engine and stew­ gimisios; Educational Director Charles ard departments. Vote of thanks to the Wagner; Engine Delegate William Slaysteward department for a job well done. ton. $10 in ship's fund and $154 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in en­ Next port Charleston. JOHN PENN (Waterman Steam­ gine department. Everything running ship), July 5—Chairman H. Braun- smoothly. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), stein; Secretary A. S. Freeman; Educa­ tional Director A. Barbaro. Some July 21—Chairman Recertified Bosim disputed OT in deck department. Karl A. Hellman; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Roger P. Everything running smoothly. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), Coleman; Deck Delegate David H. July 28—Chairinan Recertified Bosun Boone; Engine Delegate John A. Sulli­ B. F. Gillain; Secretary R. Robbins; En­ van; Steward Delegate Oscar Svenson. gine Delegate Byron Elliott. Some dis­ $36.05 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. puted OT in deck and steward depart­ Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ments. Everything running smoothly. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine Inc.), July 7—Chairman John C. Green; Sec­ retary W. T. Rose; Educational Direc^ tor V. D. India; Deck Delegate Edward O'Connell. $25 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smoothly. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), July 21—Chairman An­ drew N. Borre; Secretary E. Sylvester, Educational Director N. P. Oliver. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke to the crewmembers on the advantages that the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point has to offer the membership. Everything running smoothly. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service Inc.), July 14—Chairman Recertified Bosun F. E. Selix; Secretary R. P. Taylor; Educational Director N. Paloumbis. Chairman held a discussion on SPAD. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. COSSATOT (Hudson Waterways), July 8—Chairman M. Casanusva; &cretary R. Hannibal; Educational Direc­ tor J. Mata. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the cook for excellent baking. Everything run­ ning smoothly. t' f-- I OflScial ship's minutes were also"re­ ceived from the following vessels: PANAMA SL COMMERCE COLUMBIA MILLICOMA JACKSONVILLE BROOKLYN MIAMI FORTHOSKINS MX. VERNON VICTORY V-,. V . Page 23 September 19/4 N -criiA;., . v- I- �. ,} _ t :! i j:"'.'! • . iMi ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal ended December 31,1973 SEAFARERS VACATION FUND f . (Name of Welfare Fund) ' ' 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 - ^ (Address of Fund) 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at $ 967.308.50 Beginning of Year $8,871,727.56 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) ...... 8,075,077.55 19. Total Deductions Daring Year (Item 16) .... 796,650.01 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of As­ $1,763,958.51 sets and Liabilities) to the STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES End of ASSETS . Reporting Year SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of die STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five <' ^ months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. ' ' (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer ij to Page 4 under the heading, "Additional Information is Available". CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ,: V ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE _ Item 1. Contributions: (a) Employer (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. $8,732,929.62 , ,, (d) Total Contributions .i...... Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds . from Insurance Companies .' Investment Income: (a) Interest .; (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) See Attachment ...; (b) r : (c) Total Other Additions ............ i ... Total Additions $8,732,929.62 • . 65,929.45 "^ v • : 65,929.45 Item ~r~Cash.. $ 201,717.03 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer See Attachment 2,500,676.75 (2) Other (Specify).See Attachment 750,000.00 (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 385,519.45 (c) Other (Specify) See Attachment 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings 1,022,337.11 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2)' Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: • rir (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal ' (b) State and Municipal ... .-. JO,000.00 : (2) Foreign Government Obligations .......^ (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) ' (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 228,820^4 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages ... ................ • • • • 7 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Othef than Real Estate) (a) Secured ;; (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: '" (a) Operated .i (b) Other Real Estate .... 7. Other Assets: • 1,996.56 (a) i\ccrued Income ............v....................... (b) Prepaid Expenses .^.... y.. i <.<.• (c) Other (Specify) See Attachmeht 23,714.50 8. Total Assets , $5,144,781.94 • ' • •; ' LIABILITIES ' 72,868i49^ 72,868.49 $8,871,727.56 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospital, Doctors, , etc.) ................................ 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions '. (e) Rent '. .....' (f) Insurance Premiums .. i (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums ...: ,.. (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See Attachment (i) Total Administjrative Expenses. ;. 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itgipize). (a) See Attachment - ii V ^ RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable ................ -Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) .... Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) See Attachment Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) ........ Total Liabilities and Reserves "$2,609,419.62 748,570.20 22,833.61 1,763,958.51 $5,144,781.94 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE $6,874,541.32 ~ 910. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally-— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund.STATE OF. 101,486.66 7,697.09 8,139.40 32,611.95 25,281.60 5,212.43 SS. V- COUNTY OF. and. \':vi • .'f 338,162,93 518,592 Trustees of the Fund and affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are tiiie and hereby subscribe therejo. Employer trustee/ '681-944.17 (b) ......................v.............. (c) Total Other Deductions . . 16. Total Deductions .....; Continued on Page 25 ' Seafarers log Page24 .,r •• /- '••• 4 <:''l 1 iv; i. -A:) ,V -f' I. -I -ri.iMt .,:l --I. i'-^ • t..I.-,c �Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Peter Gavillo Please contact Mrs. H, S. Lincoln as soon as possible at 2716 Maryland Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21218. James Edward Hughes Please contact Hazel M. Wagner as soon as possible at 522 Summer Ave., Burlington, Iowa 52601 or call (319) 754-8516. July 25-Aug. 21,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident (2 $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Frank Nagy Please contact Mrs. M. Nagy as soon as possible at 21 Ixia Rd., Wychwood, Germiston, Transvar, South Africa. Emett Thompson Please contact Bill Doran at his Brooklyn address as soon as possible. All Seafarers Mrs. Beatrice Suthard, mother of Seafarer Robert Morgan, wishes that anyone khowing the whereabouts of her son have him contact her as soon as possible at 416-A Chestnut Dr., Lakewood Acres, Rt. 6, New Port Richey, Fla. 33552. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital • Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Desire Jean Louis La Berre Please contact your daughter, Mircille La Berre, as soon as possible at (305)851-2864. . PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental , Supplernental Medicare Premiums Brother Katzoff Sends Greetings Seafarer Max Katzoff, whose poems often appear in the pages of the LOG, would like to say hello to his **old shipmates in the port of Son Francisco.** Brother Katzoff is presently living in Jerusalem, and if his friends would like fo get in touch with him, they can reach him at P.O. Box 6740, Jerusalem, Israel. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation SEAFARERS VACATION FUND ATTACHMENT TO 1973 NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1973 Other Additions Page 2—^Item6(a) $ Interest on delinquent contributions receivable Reduction in provisions for reserve for contributions doubtful of collection Increase in uncollectable contributions applicable to field administra­ tion Adjustment to prior years reserve for payroll taxes payable on vaca­ tion benefits paid Unclaimed vacation checks $ Otim Deductions Page 2-^em 15(a) ^ Payroll taxes on vacation benefits ^.... •. Write-off of uncollectable contributions Examination, expense—New York State Insurance Dept YEAR TO DATE 15 236 89 9 3 6,032 212 11 117 5,070 2,349 121 30 59,368 12 1,746 231 372 62 97 14 4 153 3,549 567 1,014 186 29 1,225 77,137.85 1,978.93 9,464.50 3,900.00 241.00 3,101.51 716,157.68 17,715.07 129,352.45 48,434.75 • 2,212.65 26,049.97 30,000.00 15,629.33 5,096.62 1,690.00 1,561.03 2 1 1,895 84 1,306 943 102 454 4 21 6 12,947 36.10 140.00 13,013.40 247,000.00 209,404.59 36,186.60 14,057.25 10,533.82 305.75 4,716.61 1,416.86 93,576.30 1 61 150.09 20,786.81 9,533 2,238 812 12,583 91,542 15,469 8,376 115,387 — ' 10 110 101 12 92 — MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 42,500.00 $ 316,295.88 236.00, 5,070.00 267.00 7,047.00 1,508.30 17,770.55 784.00 3,478.00 48,256.00 474,944.00 — 3,515.40 4,747.90 39,616.58 839.90 11,422.70 — I. •t. ^ I-; - i ^• Tabulating services Equipment rental Employee benefits Contribution to pension plan Port activity reports Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions Miscellaneous Microfilming Temporary office help ' Personnel recruiting 259,379.97 5,281.40 5,963.28 21,633.91 18,200.00 2,070.63 317.28 246.86 525.46 12.77 1,518.27 $ 338,162.93 18,775.36 7' :i. 29,697.84 Statement of Assets and liiibilities 11,652.62 9,349.50 72,868.49 Item 2—^Receivables (a) (1) Employer contributions $2,560,976.75 Less Reserve for contributions doubtful of collection .... 60,300.00 $2,500,676.75 (a) (2) Time Certificates of Deposit $ 750,000.00 $ 597,665.22 79,046.46 5,232.49 $ 681,944.17 s (c) Other Receivables Due from otheC Plans Miscellaneous . • ^ ^ ... ?r $ 382,492.70 3,026.75 $ 385,519.45 * $ $ • I 65,377.92 41,663.42 23,714.50 9,436.82 ... 9,665.65 1,761.85 -• 2,148.78 Item 13—Other Liabilities Contribution^ receivable—credit balance . $ ' 22,833.61 Page 25 •» . •i&M • *f 262,279.46 2,457,067.27 538,303.71 3,729,706.50 407,374.28 4,458,173.40 $1,207,957.45 $10,644,947.17 Item 7(c) Other Assets Furniture, fixtures and equipment Less ^cumulated depreciation Stationery, supplies and printing Postage, express and freight September 1974 MONTH TO DATE 3,393.17 Other Administrative Expenses Page 2—Item 12(h) Telephone and telegraph Amount •• j Continued from Page 24 Detroit office expense Number �I II i •. - t V-", • • y.: .1 M'"" pp5?rSv'i r''' ' " ^ -r.~.: ; ;v. T ,.rS • i' -'-' { y ' • I #•- /K ! ^ » i' • ' t.-'"-':- 'm •i f 1I ^ - • ! !• ^citt(^out^^a«€ /4ticic«tt ;4nt t ' 5 "Sir i 1 ?.i«. I r' 53^!^ • 0 i ^ y- I#- .f^\ ?'3C / 1- O/i Lydia, Oh Lydia, say have you met Lydia? \,Lydia the tattooed lady. — Groucho Marx . . . from "Lydia The Tattooed Lady" The art of tattooing is an ancient one, dating back thousands of years. There is evidence that the people of Egypt were tattooed as early as 1300 B.C., and burial remains of people in Siberia show evidence of tattoos in 300 B.C. Julius Caesar claimed that natives of Britain were tattooed when he invaded that land in 54 B.C. Tattooing—as most people know—is the pro­ duction of patterns by inserting dye under the skin. The word tattoo originally comes from the Tahitian, "tatu", and was introduced into English and other European languages after it was first recorded by members of James Cook's expedition to the South Seas in 1769. People get tattooed for many reasons, and vari­ ous cultures and customs have a lot to do with the motives. Some anthropologists think the practice originally developed from painting the face and body. Tattooing is usually done for either decora­ tive purposes; as an indication of status, or as a means of obtaining magical protection. There are several methods of tattooing, and these, too, vary according to culture and geograpWc location. For exaniple, in the Pacific Is­ lands the tattooer follows an outline traced on the skin, tapping the back of a comblike arrangement of thorn or bone to force the row of points re­ peatedly through the skin. The comb is dipped into a dye before tapping, or the dye may be rubbed into the freshly made wounds. The dye used is a dark pigment made of soot and water or oil, and sometimes vegetable juice. There is not much pain during the process —the points don't penetrate deeply. Designs are permanent—any mistakes can't be corrected. In New Zealand, the Maori warriors marked their faces with individual combinations of curves and spirals as dye was laid into grooved lines cut into the skin. This was used rather than the punc­ ture design process and it was an important mark of a man's identity. Some of the most complex tattooing took place in the Marquesas Islands of Polynesia, where sometimes the entire body was covered, including the scalp, eyelids and inside of the lips. The de­ signs were of human figures and objects of every-' day use. .Both men and women were tattooed, especially those of high social status. Aside from decorations and as an indication of social status, people in various parts of the world would get tattooed for superstitious and magical reasons. Burmese people had themselves tattooed with demon figures to protect against snake bites, and with cats to increase their agility; or so they beUeved. And up until the middle of the 20th Century, people in Iran were tattooed not only to beautify themselves, but to cure sickness and pro­ tect against the "evil eye." The art of tattooing has always been more pop­ ular in the Far East and Pacific Islands than in Eurppe and the United States. After the advent of Christianity tattooing was forbidden in Europe. In the Americas many Indian tribes customarily . \ i , 7 - ' yy. Seafarers Log �i r ?-r tI:.-''• % , -v 'Z3» !| I fejf <l?U -C^ ,, m. ? • .••'^^•''•;ir:'n «;>.• -•••r ; .x%; r ;^ ; ' ^ feSBSW r-: ImBSm -. ;t'S5: -; r' ^a^fev fr f fcM:- ijS'V } :: •M' _,..sl. 1. :-21' •\^ ' t ' ^ '• StM ^n^eticcd ^odaxf tattooed the body or the face or both. Tattooing was rediscovered by Europeans when, because of exploration, they came into contact with American Indians and Polynesians. Tattooed Indians and Polynesians, and Europeans tattooed abroad attracted quite a bit of interest at exhibits, fairs and circuses in Europe and the United States during the 18th and 19th Century. -Before long tattoo "parlours" sprang up in many cities (especially port cities) throughout Europe and the United States. These parlours had many designs available, and with the advent of electric tattooing (first patented in the U.S. in 1891) the tattooing business flourished. The best customers for these parloi'.rs were (and still are) seamen, those serving their country in its navy and men in the merchant niarine. Among all the world's professions, the greatest number of tattoos can be found on men who go to sea. It is not really clear how or why this custom began among seafarers, but it probably started because many of them visited foreign ports (i.e. Far East and Pacific Islands) and decided to try out on themselves what they had seen on the na­ tives. Many seafarers who get tattooed don't give it much consideration or thought, although once you have had it done it is extremely difficult to remove. If, after you've been tattooed, you find you dislike it—you're stuck. There are many classic tattoos'among seamen. Some which are common and popular with U.S. seaforers are: The American Eagle and/or an , ''' i ^j •/••'•y/v'-'A/.-A'''//'-,. " American flag; the Statue of Liberty; any type of ship; the words"Homeward Bound"and "Mother" under an appropriate design; and either a girl­ friend's or wife's name, usually inside a heart. Another popular and classic tattoo is a naked woman. Tattooing—especially in foreign ports—is a fairly lucrative business. Most ports have tattoo parlours, but in some—notably Bombay, Oki­ nawa, Amsterdam and a few in Korea—men with attache cases roam the streets or hang out in places that seamen frequent, peddling tattoos. They carry both the equipment for applying them and whole "catalogs" of designs and patterns. Many seamen today get tattooed in foreign ports, however there are a few American ports which have tattoo parlours. One such port is San Francisco, another is Honolulu. [Tattooing has been outlawed in some states, including New York, because there is some evidence of a con­ nection with such diseases as skin cancer and hep­ atitis.] Prices for tattoos vary according to the size and complexity of the design. Small and medium ones usually range around $10; more elaborate ones are closer to $20 and up. The practice of tattooing is still quite common today although it has never really caught on in Europe and in the Americas as much as in other parts of the world; there is a major diflference in that the practice is very commercial in Europe and on the American continent, while it is done more as a ritual and as part of the culture in other sec­ tions of the world. ' I• 1 '.i '' .19P^ I •'•V^vS I Si, •v f Page 27 September 1974 �•- ..s» ^ 'U I t •-r«" •I %• r • : PART IV—.SECTION B | '-'i. . • -- STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For the fiscal year ended March 31,1974 .|! i; •:W ? ANNUAL REPORT GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN Name of Flan: Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan For year Beginning April 1, 1973 and Ending March 31,1974 fwl File No. WP-! 57217 (Name of Welfare Fund) b'* •: 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) tothe V SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the \ : STATE OF NEW YORK i NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy o£.U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. CASH RECEIPTS | . Item . . 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 223,996.83 b. Employee 64,156.05 c. Other (Specify) d. Total Contributions $ 288,152.88 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies 3. Receipts From Investments: a. Interest $ 95,790.89 b. Dividends 38,533.92 c. Rents ...'. d. Other (Specify) e. Total Receipts From Investments 134,324.81 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest $ b. Sales to others 1,354,869.23 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 1,354,869.23 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) $ b. Other (Specify) Exchanges and insurance refund $ 582.51 c. Total Other Rweipts 582.51 6. Total Receipts :. $1,777,929.43 CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers 8. 9. 10. i- ( 11. . >• ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN ' f. ASSETS^ 4' • A -1:1 •4 t 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 265,874.50 b. Not on interest 12,093.72 b. In office . $ 277,968.22 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ b. Other obligations 1,324,739.08 1,324,739.08 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 99,239.22 b. Common 895,245.26 994,484.48 4. Mortgage loans on real estate ' 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 24,463.91 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Contributions receivable 9,359.14 8 9. 10. Total Assets $2,631,014.83 LIABELITIES 4- 1 il 1(r 1, 1 I i W' . 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 384.88 12. Other amoimts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurwce carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued .' 8,783.40 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15 16 17. ;r. 18. Total Liabilities 9,168.28 19. Balance of Fund , ^ 2,621,846.55 20. Total $2,631,014.83 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statemetit is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 28 a lu.-•' 12. 13. 14. 15. and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) $ Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 89,202.99 Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations ^ or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc^ tors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: ; a. Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 14,858.66 i • b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) .. 3,001.35 j> c. Taxes 1,176.27 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 9,785.31 " e. Rent 4,238.99 f. Insurance premiums 141.44 ^ ~ g. Fidelity bond premiums 52.00 ; t? h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) _ Tabulating and office expense 21,126.50 i. Total Administrative Expenses 54,380.52 Purchase of Assets: a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest $ (2) Purchased from others ' 1,379,475.27 b. Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest (2) Purchased from others c. Total Purchase of Assets .TTTTTTTTTTT 1,379,475.27 Loans (Money loaned) Other Disbursements: (Specify) a. N.Y.S. Examination and filling fees $ 971.39 b. Exchanges 107.75 c. Total Other Disbursements 1,079.14 Total Disbursements $1,524,137.92 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS and Trustees of the Fund and ^ ' ' •- being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer Empl9^ trustee: Seaf^re^Loig �-1':rr - SIU pensioner Osborne M. Brooke, Jr., 54, died of em­ physema in Mobile General Hospital on May 18. Brother Brooke joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing in the engine department. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Brooke was born in Portsmouth, Va. and was a resident of Prichard, Ala. He was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Bur­ ial was in Wilson Annex Cemetery, Whistler, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Faye; three sons, Osborne, Jr., Ill, Robert and Albert; a stepson, James E. Cox of Prichard; four daughters, Ruth, Diana, Russella and Laurie and his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne M. Brooke, Sr. Jacob C. McLaugblin, 62, died of a gunshot wound on July 12 inflicted by robbers. Brother Mc­ Laughlin joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1969 sailing in the steward department. Born in Spring Run, Pa., he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviv­ ing are two sisters, Mrs. Ruth M. Musser of Granada Hill, Calif, and Mrs. Betty L. Blackmon of Las Vegas, Nev. SIU pensioner Na­ poleon A. Blanchard, 75, died of a heart attack while under­ going surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa on Mar. 1. Brother Blanchard joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a chief cook. Born in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Tampa at his death. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow Bonnie and a son, Ernest. Robert G. Dona­ hue, 43, was found drowned in waters of Rotterdam Harbor on July 22. Brother Donahue was. ashore from the 5S Overseas Rose (Maritime Overseas). He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as an AB. Seafarer Donahue graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1959 and attended an SIU Crews Con­ ference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. He was a Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Des Moines. A native of New York City, he was a resident of Hous­ ton. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Alice M. Donahue of Bergenfield, N.J. Gus W. Smalls, 24, expired on Mar. 22, 1971. Brother Smalls joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an OS. He gradu­ ated in that year from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in New Orleans and attended a SIL[ Crews Conference in 1970 at Piney Point, Md. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident there. Interment was in Oakville Cemetery, Oakville, La. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; his daughter, Shawand; his father, Albert of New Orleans and his mother, Rosemary of Algiers, La. Francisco Da Salla, SIU pensioner Edward Granderson, Sr., 66, passed away on July 12. Brother Granderson joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing in the steward department. Born in Riverside, La., he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, La. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Bailey of New Orleans. 70, passed away on July 7. Brother Da Salla joined the Union in the port of Baltimore In 1965 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 32 years and was a U.S. Navy pre-World War II veteran. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Jean. IBU pensioner Floyd W. Hughes, Sr., 50, died of a heart attack on July 4 in the USPHS hos­ pital in New Orleans. Brother Hughes joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a deck tankerman for the Crescent Tow­ ing and Salvage Co. from 1953 to 1973. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident of Gretna, La. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ethel; six sons, Thomas, Glenn, Steven, Anthony, Jason and Kenneth; a daughter, Maria and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes. William G. Kieswetter, 77, died on May 14. Brother Kieswetter joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing as an AB. He had sailed for 44 years and was a pre-war Coast Guard veteran. A native of Balti­ more he was a resident there. Surviving is a sister, Clara of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Luther A. Roberts, 68, died of a heart at­ tack in the Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauder­ dale, Fla. on May 30. Brother Roberts joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 36 years and had also sailed on the Great Lakes. Seafarer Roberts attended a SIU Crews Conference in 1966 at HLSS. Born in Avawam, Ky., he was a resi­ dent of Ft. Lauderdale. Interment was in Ft. Lauderdale Memorial Park. Sur­ viving are a son, Luther and a daughter, Mrs. Joan R. Harrell, both of Ft. Lauderdale. September 1374 Warren G. Lewis, 70, passed away on June 22. Brother Lewis joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing in the engine department. He was awarded three war zone com­ mendations in World War II from the U.S. War Shipping Administration. A native of Tampa, he was a resident of La Comb, La. Interment was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn of Gibsonton, Fla.; a son. Warren of Houston and a daugh­ ter, Shirley. Gibson F. Banks, 64, passed away on July 12. Brother Banks joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Dela­ ware Ferry Co. from 1948 to 1951 and McAllister Brothers, Inc. from 1951 to 1974. A native of Norfolk, he was a resident of South Mills, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Pauline and a son, Robert. Robert B. Calla­ han, 65, succumbed to a heart seizure in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans on June 19. Brother Callahan joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in New York, .he was a resident of New Or­ leans. Burial was in Restlawn Park, Gretna, La. Surviving are his widow, Sonia and his mother, Mae of Syracuse, N.Y. IBU pensioner Walter T. Deiotte, 78, succumbed to lung cancer on July 4 in the Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. Brother Deiotte joined the SIU-afl5liated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1963 sailing as a chief electrician for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., he was a resi­ dent of St. Petersburg. He was a U.S. Navy CPO veteran of both World War I and II. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery, Ft. Meyers, Va. Surviving are his widow, Marie; a son, Walter and a daughter, Jeanette of Virginia Beach, Va. SIU pensioner Rafael Montalvo, 57, died of natural causes at home on June 30. Brother Montalvo joined the Union in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as an AB. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Interment was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his widow, Rosa; three sons. Angel, Abraham and Miguel; four daughters, Mrs. Diana Pantojas of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Maria D. Vegas of Las Vegas, Nev.; Loli and Jeanette and a niece, Evelyn of Ponce, Puerto Rico. SIU pensioner James E. Curry, 85, passed away on July 10. Brother. Curry joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 failing as a cook. A native of I Virginia, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Carrie. IBU pensioner Henry J. Day, 65, died of pulmonary complications in Tampa General Hos­ pital on June 24. Brother Day joined the Union in the port of Tampa in 1956 sailing as an engineer for Coyle Lines. Bora in Perry, Fla., he was a resident of Tampa. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is his widow, Emma. ^ i. f /- i I 1 I> 9. . Stanley S. Oiicwlszewski, 52, died of natural causes on Apr. 12. Brother Orkwiszewski joined the Union in the port of New York in 1966 sailing as a wiper. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Pa. Surviv­ ing is a brother, Theodore of Vincentown, N.J. Charles A. Fete, 37, died of a heart attack while at sea aboard the S-L 7 containership the Sea-Land Resource oflf the port of Kobe, Japan on May 23. Brother Fefe joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1969 sailing as a firemen-watertender. A native of Luling, La., he was a resident of Berkeley, Calif. Burial was in Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Rich­ mond, Calif.. Surviving are his widow, Lorraine and his mother, Mrs. Ethel Johnson of Hammond, La. Frank M. Puglisi, 50, expired on Mar. 25. Brother Puglisi joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bora in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Puglisi of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, Stephen of-Pearl River, N.Y. and a sister, Mrs. Jeanette Cotraro of Hampton Bays, L.I., N.YMurfre Williams, 32, died of pulmon­ ary complications on May 26. Brother Williams joined the Union in the port of New York in 1969 sailing in the steward department. He was bora in New Orleans and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow. Ruby; a son, Murfre, Jr.; a daughter, Kim and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Williams, all of New Orleans. >!• f< I I ' ' I' '"-K .> Page 29 *• I, • ;.v �Vocational Instructor at PIney Point, Charlie Nalen (I.) and Bob Kalmus (r.), Director of Vocational Education, show Chief Electrician Al Meglio the engine room simulator they are building to use in the upgrading programs at the Harry Lundeberg School. Photographed at an angle to show a better view of the ^ control panes and wiring diagram, this simulator will train upgrading Seafarers to operate the controls in the engine rooms of the new ships. SlU's upgrading programs at Piney Point are essential if we are to keep pace with new ship technology. Upgrading Class Schedule t.23 3 15 17 t. 31 V. 4 -^LNG/LPG —QM£1>^ Lifeboat Weldbigi, Able Seaman, and all SteW' aid Department Ratings —FOWT —QIMpSD, Lttebeaf^ and^li jr—QMED, Lifeboat, WeMfaij^ Qimrtermaster, and all'. Steward D^partoent Rating^ —Pumpman (Special) Nov.Il Nov. 29 D«:.12 D(k. 25 : Jan. 6 i^t^Abl Seam daDSt wardb — QMED, LlfelM«^^ Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be ^ven a GEO FreTest. This test wUI cover five genend areas; EngUsh Grammar, and LIteratnre; Social Studies, ScieuM and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundebeig School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A tert booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mall both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundebeig School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers wiH provide their own transportation to and from the school.. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. OIK year's seatime. 2. Initiation feer paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as does and loads paid in fnlL j I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information I on the Lundeberg High School Program. I I Name .Book No.. I I Address (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) I I I Last grade completed. .Last year attended— I I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piaey Point, Maryland 20674 fage 30 Feb.3 Feb. 6 — QMED,IJfebb«t,Weldfe^ Mar.3 Mar. 5 - A FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, and aU Stewaid Depaif^ent * j AB Course Scheduled High School Program is Available to All Seafarers Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Jan.13 Jan. 23 Tfe date and cuBC Me subject to change at my toe. •S^:FOWT.- The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. rF ?r, ! QMED, IJ&lKmt, Qearteneaster, aiid aB Stews^ partment Ratings •—jDiesel —QMED, Ltfeboat, Weld&ig, and aU Stevrard Depai^ ' Ratings —FOWT •-^QM£D,Lifeb<^, Able Seanmn, and aU Steward Departmcat Ratings ^ ^ rt ment Ratii^ ^sr-QME^ lifeboat, FOWT, Welding, and all Stewaid Twenty four Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. Jaa.9 kr The SIU's first four-week AB course is scheduled to begin on Oct. 3 at the Harry Lundebeig School in Piney Point and each Seafarer eligible is encour­ aged to participate in this comprehensive program for his own benefit. Thin course, taught by HLS's experienced staff instructors, vdll emphasize the practical applications of the materials covered, in addition to formal class­ room stndy. For example, as part of the cargo handling segment of the course, each student will top and spot booms. Also, each Seafarer will participate in a one-day training cruise during the last week of the course, and will be expected to take soundings, recognize navigational aids and stand a watch at the wheel. Other areas covered in the course will include the tying of knots, splicing of wire and use of braided lines. Practical firefighting work, first aid and safety will be stressed throughout the entire four week course. By the end of this course, each man will be a knowledgeable and competent member of the deck department on any ship. The equipment with which Sea­ farers will be working is of the most modem and up-to-date. TO be eli^ble for thoxourse, you must be at least 19-years old and have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman, or he a graduate of HLS with eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. You must also be able to pass the pre­ scribed physical which requires eyesight of 20/100—^20/100 without glasses, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and normal color vision. J a siuertju coume! J on Nov. 4 imd finishing on Nov. 27. As automation has been steadily reducing the size of crews, it has becom^l necessary lor each member of the crew to have more expertise iq become extremely evident in the case of id fewer of our ships carry the rating second pumpman and more and more tankers foln oar ficct every day. The coarse being offered at the Lundebeig School is geared towards giving the pumpman that training which he would lionnaily have received as second pumpman. The schooPs staff has researched the latest developments on autmnated tankers and with the use of its operajfional tank barge wifl conduct a Concentrated f'hands on" traininjg program to ascertain fiiat the SIU pumpmen of tomorrow wUI maintain the same i; The coiwse of insfmctfon leading to certification as pump- ^ of both dassroom and practical work to include: Tanker Seafarers Log �i ' (' i \ I- Deck Department Upgrading Qoartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. u® ' eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40=20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months scatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Abie-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-7-20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1, Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pompman, Deck Engineer, Jonior En^eer, Machinbt or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED--4my rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Eng;ineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. 12 months seatime asCook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Tliird Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a-desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. i 'n I II i 'It •:|il ^ h: i| HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. M -Telephone. (AreaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (City) (Stole) Book Number Port and Date Issued. Social Security HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: DECK n AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman .Age- (Middle) (First) (Last) Address. (Street) ' -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • - ENGINE • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • STEWARD • 1 Electrician • Assistant Cook Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Pumpman (Special) RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Pumpman (Special) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading I: Chief Cook PORT- -DATE. i J i SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER,. PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 If I-/::- r • •1' f. '• i " September 1974 Page 31 I • -t' �LOG SEAFARERS September, 1974 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU Blood Bank-AGood Health Investment For All Seafarers and Their Families , i", •• ."• v v.;-'T'-• ,Yf' lSr> '' A \ -1 • &• V/V•'5'hi.V' ' i J ^ :VJ' ' •I -. . IBAUB.'.' •• ".<•-••• SsSSS^ 'Ai*: .:S»« •. One of the most linpprtant ways in which Seafarers can show their concern for the well-being of their brothers, and at the same time help themselves and their dependents, is to donate a pint of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. It is a deeply gratifying feeling to know that yoii have done somethlRg which may one day save another human being's life. In order to safely protect the health and security of all SITJ brothers and their dependents, it Is imperative that there always be an ample supply in the Blood Bank. If each member, who is able, would donate a pint each year, there would never be a danger of the supply running critically low. It's safe, painless and fakes about 20 minutes. The SIU Blood Bank vyas started in 1959, and since then Seafarers have donated over 10,000 pints of blood. They realize that it is one Uf-the best ways to insure that in a time of need either they or their dependents may draw upon the supply of. blood in the Blood Bank. It is a wall of protection for all Seafarers and their famOies. This protection does not change. It is available wherever a seaman may be-r-ashore or at sea—anywhere he and his family may live. But this protection must be maintained by the donations of all Seafarers. Today, as always, there is an ever present need for donations. So, whenever you are at the clinic at Headquarters in New York, or near^ an SIU hall in any port, find the time to donate a pfait of blood. You win be making the best type of "investment;" one for the health and welfare of you, your family and your brothers of the sea. WSi-x :m.- - mrnms.wi; •72 • ,. .V '5 Am m MA '•hf> rh'. ; • •i' If You Haven't Donated in '74, . V. a Lite � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ITF CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY VICE PRESIDENT SHEPARD U.S. PENSION BILL IS SIGNED INTO LAW OIL IMPORT BILL PASSES SENATE BY VOTE OF 42-28 ACTIVE MOBILE SEAFARERS TO-TO FOR MEETINGS WEST COAST AFFILIATE FISHERMEN'S UNIONS MERGE 19 YEAR OLD - 24TH SEAFARER TO GET HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GRAD OF 1ST HLS CLASS IN M.D. NOW 3RD ENGINEER OVERSEAS VALDEZ PRAISED FOR FUEL TRANSFER AT SEA HLS GRAD FINISHES 1ST RUN BOSUN HARVEY BEGAN CAREER IN WORLD WAR II HIS HOBBY MAKES HIM MICHELANGELO OF SIU SEAFARERS AID STRICKEN GIRL BOB PRENTICE KNOWS WHAT EDUCATION CAN DO FOR YOU 142 BOSUNS HAVE GRADUATED LET'S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT NAVY TANKER SHENANDOAH PAYS OFF AFTER GREENLAND VOYAGE TATTOOING - AN ANCIENT ART STILL PRACTICED TODAY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SIU BLOOD BANK - A GOOD HEALTH INVESTMENT FOR ALL SEAFARERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 9 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/11f8144fd1eeebd04e460bd40bb91dad.PDF d83166c35b1e4e6a96da052a5d774b67 PDF Text Text •:/-V'-'''t;:,"^;/;-;-::S'^:"'i^v *•;•, .-Si'Aiifer:'' • s?-': •. ^ •• - :' J*. -•,. •,rt:',T;--.- ^' ' '/•. ,..?, —-.. •••I , ••••V .^: ,. „ •. -r Bosuns Take Part in Varied Program ' ii'• ,'ifl - :1 •. . if sftll -it . ! , M ... • ' fl. •'--J. / :' f As part of the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program, SlU bosuns spend approximately four weeks at Piney Point, where they learn more about their Union and the technology on newly-built ships. At the same time, these bosuns are able to impart the experience they have obtained over the years to the young train­ ees. Pictured here working with trainees are (clockwise from top right) Recertified Bosuns Guillermo Castro, John Pierce, Ray Todd and Gene Nicholson. s.^! ii.;| ..-•i, '^.'1 vsA:^' r-f .•! •< .• : h«i'i;- t-. -A I »-• -'i'-'j i., .... r V• . :J mm •. fc>, -mf\ . .. ,»;. -:p UM 'i ' " . . ^ - - ... / - M ...« -'-L...._ �I.- MTD Briefs Industry leaders On Progress of Oil Import Bill I " WASHINGTON ^ The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department briefed a group of shipowners, representatives of the shipbuilding industry and labor rep­ resentatives on the progress ctf the oil import bill at a meeting held here July 2. organizations throughout the United States in generating grassroot support for the oil bill. He said that a victory for this bill "would represent a victory for the entire labor movement." Paul Hall, president of the MTD and president of the Seafarers International Union, told the more than 100 industry and labor leaders that the labor move­ ment had established a united front in support of the energy transportation bill and he u^ed the industry to take a more active role in promoting legisla­ tion to strengthen the U.S. merchant fleet. MTD Administrator O. William Moody outlined the progress of the oil import bill since its approval in the House of Representatives by a vote of 266 to 136 .and predicted a victory "if we keep up the momentum." Peter McGavin, executive secretary of the MTD, reviewed the coordinated efforts of the AFL-CIO and its affiliated The oil import bill—^which would re­ quire that 20 percent of oil imported into the United States be carried on U.S.-flag ships—was voted out of the Senate Commerce Committee by a vote of 14-2 on June 27 and action on the bill by the full Senate is expected later this month. (See story on page three.). Paul Hall, president of the Maritime Trades Department and the SlU addresses maritime industry leaders at a July 2nd meeting called by the MTD in Washing­ ton, D.C. "i' Labor Secretary Brennan Praises Upsurge in U.S. Shipping The 20-year employment decline in shipping and related maritime indus­ tries has been halted by new U.S. for­ eign policy initiatives and the expansion of the U.S. merchant marine, according to Secretary of labor Peter J. Brennan. Speaking at commencement cere­ monies of the Merchant Marine Acad­ emy at Kin^ Point, N.Y., Secretary Brennan praised the "new spirit" in maritime labor-management relations, and said: "The U.S. merchant marine is now in a position to meet foreign com­ petition on the world's sea lanes." He noted that seamen's unions are cooperating more and have loosened rigid manning requirements to make use of'new technology and to boost productivity — all of which help to make the U.S.-flag fleet more compe­ titive in the world market. As an indication of this cooperative spirit in labor-management relations. Secretary Brennan also noted that Union representatives and shipping executives are appearing jointly before Congress and the American business community to win back cargo lost dur­ ing the decline in numbers and quality of the U.S.-flag ships. But, he also said: "Clearly, I am not suggesting that the days of strikes are gone forever. The unions have not given up their duty to represent their membership, nor companies their stockholders. But the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: W E IN THE SEAFARERS UNION have learned from experience that our strength is in our unity. Through the unity and understanding of our'memhership, we have accomplished much—-not only for ourselves, but for the maritime industry and the thousands of workers in maritime related industries. I';' i i • Paul nmU i-A., On the broader scale, the labor move­ ment in this nation has long recognized the need for unity to accomplish, not only its parochial economic goals, but to fur­ ther its deeper social objectives. And, within the family of seagoing unions, all of us recognize that a unity based on mutual respect and understand­ ing is essential to the continued growth of the maritime industry and the wellbeing of our membership. •1 Within the management section of the industry, itself, with some few excep­ tions, there is a lack of organization—of unity. There is a lack of involvement by some of the shipowners associations in anything other than commitment to their own personal interests. - /-V' . •: the level of hostility has diminished." Secretary Brennan said that a major result of this cooperation based on a mutual understan^ng of the problems that effect both labor and management is that "both unions and management can look forward with confidence to the continued growth and prosperity of the shipping industry." Commenting On the shifting attitude of tlie government toward the nation's merchant marine. Secretary Brennan said that the history of the merchant marine has been one of "feast and famine." "The. feast," he said "has been the product of the boom in shipping en­ gendered by the two world wars—and the famine has been a product of the failure of people and institutions since World War II to understand the vital necessity of maintaining a competitive merchant fleet." He observed that since the passage of the 1970 Merchant Mariac Act, federal maritime policies have been restructured to revitalize and improve productivity in the shipping and ship­ building industries. Pointing to advances in maritime technology and a boost in ship con­ struction, Secretary Brennan said that these add up to jobs—-"good jobs on ships, in the shipbuilding yards, on the docks and in those industries that sup­ ply the shipbuilders." ' "jB ' It Is Time to Talk Together But, the time has come to talk to­ industry and no articulate spokesmangether. We must take a hard look at this representing a united industry—^to speak industry and the problems which concern for them. us all. We must become aware that ours We are nearing the end of this round is a common cause and that the many in our fight for an equitable oil import problems that confront us can only be re­ bill. We think we are going to win. But solved through a unity of conviction and —win or lose—we will be back for the commitment. next round. And—^win or lose—^we vvill Our efforts in the past two years to have achieved a major victory if we have secure legislation which would provide learned that only through unity of the our industry with a fair share of cargo entire industry can we expect to build a for American-flag ships illustrates both strong, viable and competitive Ameri­ our strength and our weaknesses—and, can-flag merchant fleet. more important, forcefully illustrates the It is time to talk together and to take need for closer unity of purpose within a hard look at where -we are and where the industry. we are going in this industry. None of us Witliin die labor movement, we have can afford to go it alone. Individually, we achieved a unity which has, galvanized a are all at the mercy of the many Federal concerted effort toward enactment of the agencies that regulate and control the Energy Transportation Act. This legisla­ maritime industry. But, together—united tion—which began with the Seafarers, —^we can achieve our common goals, alone—^has become a trade union pro­ Within the labor movement we have sucgram. The success of this effort will be a c^ded in forging a unity Of purpose and victory for the labor movement. , direction. It is time now for the industry Within industry management asso­ • to organize itself and to understand (hat ciations diere has been little, if any, in­ ours is a common cause, which can only volvement. There has been hp effective- succeed through the unity of out com­ organization to present the views of the bined determination and strength. Change of addre«B cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers Internatlonat Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Ukes and inlarid Waters District, AFL CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue Brooktvn New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at BrooMyn, N. Y. Vdl. JOCXVi, No. 7. July 1974, i v v"' Seafsrars Log- ' r! �• Energy Transportation Bill Moves to Full Senate Senate Committee OK's Oil Import Bill by 14-2 Vote WASHINGTON—A bUI which wiU require that 20 percent of the nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships took another step forward when the Senate Commerce Committee ap­ proved the measure by a strong 14-2 vote on June 27 and sent the bill to the full Senate. A vote there is expected sometime after July 29. The bill—which passed in the House of Representatives in March by a vote of 266-136—will require that 20 per­ cent of petroleum imports be carried on American bottoms this year and that the quota be increased to 25 per- INDEX Legislative A/ews Senate Commerce Committee passes Enetgy Transportation Security Act .Pag|3 Washington Activities ... .Page 9 Union News John Hawk, former SlU official, passes away.. .Page 3 HLSS president appointed to federal committee . . Page 3 President's Report .Page 2 Headquarters' Notes Page 8 Membership meeting in port of Philadelphia .. .Page 10 Investigation reopened against SlU over SPAD.. Page 5 NLRB agrees to hearings on Sabine election Page 3 SPAD works for jobs and job security Centerfold General News Secretary of Labor Brennan speaks about upsurge in U.S. merchant marine . .Page 2 California newspaper tells about efficient San Francisco ports Page 12 Calmar cuts West Coast service ?Page 9 War bonus arbitration Page 7 Meeting of maritime companies Page 2 Shipping Dispatcjiers' Reports .... Page 24 Ships' Committees .Page 19 Ships' Digests ..Page28 Vantage Horizon........Page 25 Ultramar ............. .Page 13 Long Lines Page 22 Transoregon .....,... .yPage 29 Pecos .Page 11 Overseas Alice .........Page 15 Training and Upgrading Twelfth class of recertified bosuns graduates ,.Pages 6-7 Bosuns participate in wide variety of activities. Page4 Five more "A" senioritvr upgraders graduate .~.. Page 21 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and . application .Pages 30-31 GED high school program at Piney Point ........ Page 30 Membership News Young Seafarer performs "act of courage" .... . Page 14 Horace Jones receives high school diploma . .Page 30 ' New SlU pensioners .. . .Page20 Final departures ....Paiges 26-27 cent in 1975 and at least 30 percent in 1977. The Senate version of the Act—S. 2089—^is entitled: "A Bill to Regulate Commerce and Strengthen National Security by Requiring that a Percent­ age of the Oil Imported into the United States be Transported on United States-Flag Vessels." In reporting its version of the Bill to the full Senate, the Commerce Com­ mittee added three requirements not included in the House version: • No ship older than 20 years, imless it has been reconstructed and is still within its economic life, would be an acceptable vessel under the Act; • Owners of eligible vessels must enter into a capital construction fund agreement with the government to set aside part of earnings for new tonnage by the end of the ships' economic life; • Any vessel greater than 20,000 deadweight tons contracted for after Dec. 31, 1974 or scheduled for deli­ very after Dec, 31, 1979 must be equipped with a segregated ballast ca­ pacity and must be fitted with double bottoms. The Senate Committee mark-up and vote came June 27 after a week of hearings during which government, in­ dustry and labor spokesmen testified before the Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee. Continued on Page 23 *— HLS President Asked to Serve On Federal Committee on Apprenticeship In recognition of her success in for­ mulating training programs for young men entering the merchant marine, Hazd Brown, president of SIU's Harry Lundeberg School, has been invited by Secretary of Labor Peter Brennan to serve on the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship. This Committee, composed of repre­ sentatives from labor, business and the public, is responsible for advising the Secretary of Manpower in setting up apprenticeship programs and establish­ ing labor standards to protect the ap­ prentices. Recognized as a leading educator in the field of apprenticeship and training for her work at HLS, Miss Brown has been appointed to the committee as a public representative. As dir^tor of SIU's training program at Piney Point, Miss Brown's appointment to this in:>ri NLRB Orders Hearings Tolnvestigate SabineTactics The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. has ordered that hearings be held to further investigate the charges brought by the SIU against Sabine Tankers and Transportation Co. for alleged illegal actions taken by Sabine to unduly influence the outcome of the recent NLRB certification elec­ tion. The SIU was narrowly defeated in the election, which was conducted by the NLRB to determine the bargaining agent for Sabine's employees, and con­ tends that the company's unfair labor practices and anti-SIU campaigns over­ turned the election in their favor. The recent ruling of the NLRB na­ tional office upheld the findings of its regional office in Houston which rec­ ommended additional steps be taken in the investigation. No definite date has yet been determined to begin the hearings. During the organizing campaign, SIU officials compiled a lengthy record of Sabikie's tactics, and after the results of the election were announced the SIU immediately filed the report with the NLRB for action. The SIU charged that on many occa­ sions during NLRB sanctioned meet­ ings aboard Sabine ships between SIU representatives and the unlicensed crews, company officials, guards and licensed officers were illegally present, creating uneasiness among the crew and fostering reluctance to support the SIU. It is also charged that Sabine held back mail from their ships which con­ tained SIU literature while delivering only company mail and anti-SIU ma­ terials. In addition, evidence was entered charging company officials and other Sabine sympathizers with deliberately misleading the unlicensed seamen as to the SIU's Shipping Rules and fringe benefits, and harassing Sabine em­ ployees who openly supported the SIU. The SIU is determined to continue the fight to organize Sabine and provide its employees with the same benefits en­ joyed by SIU members. The LOG will continue to report on the progmss or outcome of the NLRB hearings in upcoming issues. ; . 'i ! II t'r r , PA Hazel Brown fluential Committee reflects the Labor Department's high regard for the train­ ing and upgrading opportunities offered SIU members. Set up under the Fitzgerald Act, the Committee was allowed to sink into in­ activity during the Johnson administra­ tion. Secretary of Labor Brennan, shar­ ing SIU's belief that apprenticeship and quality vocational training is the right way to get young people into skilled trade positions, has reactivated the Committee. Stating that Miss Brown's "leader­ ship in apprenticeship and in other areas of manpower activities is well es­ tablished," Secretary Brennan believes that her experience with the highly suc­ cessful SIU training programs will make her a valuable member of the Commit­ tee in its attempts to help the Depart­ ment of Labor rework and renew na­ tional manpower training programs. 0 I r T>' i -! t I.' v• r| SIU Offkial John Hawk,67, Passes Away John "Whitey" Hawk, an active SIU official from the Union's incep­ tion until his retirement in 1971, passed away June 28 at the Valley Park Community Hospital in Mill Valley, Calif. He was 67. Brother Hawk was a charter member of the SIU and served as Secretary-Treasurer, of the SIU At­ lantic & Gulf District. Later he became Secretary-:Treasurer pf the SIUNA and served in that capacity until his retirement on May 10, 1971. Paul Hall, SIU president, ex­ pressed sorrow and regret at the pacing of John Hawk. "Brother John Hawk was a comgeten^weU- the trade union movement, he will be greatly missed. In accordance with bis wishes, Brother Hawk's remains will be cremated and his ashes scattered at sea. If anyone would like to give a contribution in John Hawk's name, his choices would have been: iohn mitey* Hawk liked Seafaret and Union official," President Hall said. "His death sad­ dens those of us who worked with him and had the opportunity to know him." To the ma^who knew him in St. Joseph's High School for Boys Archdiocese of San Francisco PO Box ISI Mountain View, CA 94042 or St. Vincent's SdhNMl fmr Boys BoxM, Civic CentorBmndi San Rafael, CA 94903 m V. •-'il r f H'n �• 4- .;U. During Two-Month Program \\u< f Bosuns Participate in Wide Range of Activities "i;' ^7. - if •i i 1^ iS ^ : t • '• 7 • 5 '• ' i r.., J i |V.. • 1'• .'i i'- -' •1;. The twelfth class of Seafarers to participate in the Bosuns Recertificatlon Program stand for a group shot with SiU President Paul Hail, seventh from the left, and Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco, ninth from the left. Ail were in Washington, D.C. in late May to attend a special, meeting, called by the Maritime Trades Department, of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems to discuss the Energy Transportation Security Act pending in the U.S. Senate. From left are: Guillermo Castro; John Koen; Ronald Burton; Stanley Sokol; William Bushong; Paul Turner; Hall; James Colson; Sacco; Eugene Nicholson; Ray Todd; Robert Gorbea; John Pierce, and Earl McCaskey. Ihiring fhc two-monfh period thai ' ^ groups of Sill oosuns attend the Bosun Recertification Program tliey ' leam and observe many aspects of ' -fhon* ilteir IlniirbM Union ana : the mamfirnik'iiuintt.1 mantune mans* • try-!n the time they spend at PIney Point they are brought up-to-date on •4'^ LNG/LPG, SL 70 being constructed. They also ,. receive a thiirougii course in die his" tory of the SICJ and its present oigannsptmnai structure. ^' The i^^ssosti! at Piaey Point also includes one or more trips to Washington, D.C. where they are shown the importance of the SIU's • ' Mir* A. A . 'AW ' hospital, £Uid visit the tlnifcd tni trial Workeis in the Searrain yard ip Brooklyn. All these activities comp ^program, which Is providing ohF trnM WJHF tku%yrrs%:%t^^jqufg^u itttSM they win lieed to he effective leaders on the SIU sliips of the future; ' d-wSavfi'' ' d*A . "v. A!":'-'\:'4 importance of SPAD In tfei® continn* ous fight for job security and a good future for all seamen. " ' During the sswo •4 . .'! 1 : v*^s IScadijuai^Cra »H ^ ami sees firsthand what learned In piney ^own how" ^ey all fit ^i^niaationai stmctuiRe. elude Welfarc-Ciafms, Seafarer Bobby Gillain, who graduated from the eleventh tontroi r/. class of bosuns to participate In the program, is shown here wearing the hard hat that Is a requirement when visiting the former Brooklyn Navy Yard where SlU-affili•ated UIW members are building the TT Williamsburgh. .1. In the Control Room at Headquarters, Bosun Robert Gorbea reads some of the very useful information which Is kept on all SlU-contracted vessels. ;<£»• VM ••;••! :C 'y'j • i i •.,;••.' . • • • / I'rl' "•••"•^7: '• .. I 'I ,, •v;' i'?7' ..A '' /.r-7.vj' As part of their one-month stay In Headquarters, bosuns help to register Seafarers at the second deck counter. Here, Bosun Paul Turner, right, regis­ ters Wiper Ignazio Passalacqua. . , Page 4 The veteran and the novice come together as Bcsun John Pierce watches: two trainees rig the sails on the 135-foot schooner Capt. James Cook at : the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. While the bosuns learn about the' new ships coming off the ways today, they can also give some good, sound sea advice to the young fellows coming Into the industry. ' ' • -"^r Seafarers Log �i / Everything was above-board and all contributions were made by check and clearly reported. So, why the story? In the article on June 18, the Post story deals with the Justice Depart­ ment's harassment of the SIU which ended in 1972 when the U.S. District Court dismissed the case against the Union. According to the Post, Jaworski's office found no evidence of improprieties—still he recommended that Justice begin a new probe of the original charges. Why the new investiga­ Jaworski Dredges Up SlU Probe Who Is Behind This Plot? The tuning is interesting—^but the comments of Watergate Special Prose-, cutor Leon Jaworski are even more interesting. . Just as SIU President Paul Hall was presenting testimony on the Energy Transportation Security Act at a special hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, the Washington Post "reveals" that the SIU had made political donations to several Democratic congressmen. And, on the eve of the Senate Committee's vote on the oil import legis­ lation, the Post reports that the Justice Department—at the apparent sug­ gestion of Jaworski—had reopened its investigation of the SIU's political activities fund (SPAD). In the first story, ths Post finds nothing wrong with the SIU's donations. tion? It seems quite obvious that every time the SIU moves into the area of legislative, or political action—as it has every legitimate right to do—the issue of SPAD and the SIU's political activities is questioned. The timing on the publication of these two articles strongly suggests that the giant oil interests—desperate to head off the efforts of the American labor movement to win enactment of the oil import bill—are behind the maneuver. The coincidence is compelling. Perhaps, too, the Special Prosecutor in his zeal to indict the President thinks that he must tarnish anyone or any organization that has supported programs of the President. This is a symptom of the "throw the baby out with the bath water" syndrome that is not uncommon among prosecutors. Whatever the reason for this latest attack on the right of Seafarers to engage in political action, the membership of the SIU will continue— through their voluntary participation in SPAD—to strive for a stronger U.S. merchant marine, and for better job security for American seamen. " The following are excerpts from the Washington Post article which appeared^ WiMay30,1974. By Bob Kuttner :,:::WRjhiagtonP6ai8^ seafarersVunion has distributed fSid checks to several Democratic congressmen, earmarked for each metnber's office .accdiint. The union pported the money as a political con­ tribution, The congressmen did not. The Republican senatori campaign committee reports spending tens of thousands of dollars picking up the t4h for TV tapes, produced for GOP senators by the Senate recording stu^ dio.s. One senator Seeking re-election;'; Peter Dominick of Colorado, repdrted . • the paynrient as a campaign contributipn. Another, Jacob Javlts of New York, did not. "Frankly," says Chuck Warred; Javits's chibf legislative assistant, "I don't think it's something we've really thought about. But I'll mention it to the senatph Maybe he'ii want to startreponing it." According to Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, one of the House Demo- • crats who got a check from tlie sea­ farers, that contribution went uhreported because office-account money is nonpolitical. "It's for our news­ letter," says George Dalley, Rangel's administrativh assistant, pointing out that the newsletter is jranked, and therefore couldn't be political. Other House Democrats who re­ ceived tradC'union contributions for their office accounts include Mario Biaggi (N.Y.), Frank Annunzio (111.) John Culver (Iowa), Charies Carney (Ohio), Lester Wolff (N.Y.), William Ford (Mich.), John Murphy (N.Y.), John nineell (Mich.) apd Charle.? Wjlson (Calif.). • Campaign finance disclosure is still a -myriad of gray areas. An examinatiph of the quarterly campaign-finance reports on file with Uie clerk of the House and the secretary of the Sen­ ate reveals that despite Watergate, a variety of loopholes remain open to special-interest groups wishing to con­ ceal contributions to legislators. stxallad "In-kind" conttibuMbna lb may be a free ride in a corporate a printing bill picked up by a ipedal-interest campaign committee, phone-bank volun­ teers sui^^ied by a union local «r tapea purdiased^r a GOP senator by the Republican campaign committee. The 1971 law is clear; all sti^ lerms of assistance are supposed to be reported, by. both the campaign committee making the donation and the candidate receiving it. In the 1972 campaign, many of these contributions went unreported. But this election year, in the wake of Water­ iMigate special-interest groups seem to he reporilng expendi­ tures somewhat more care­ fully. In 8ome cases, the groups and the candidates are using different standards-—to the embarrassment o" " j •1 " >i •As •V'-,:? • •.)! he following appeared in the June 18th, 1974 edition of the Washington Post • I')' members to make supposedly voluntary contributions. Because the 1971 campaign The Justice Department has iiepjptencd its Investigation of - finance act changed the law the Seafarers International explicitly to permit unions Union (SIU) and lis political end corporations to operate action fund, apparently at the separate political funds, any suggestion of Watergate Spe­ hew indictment would have to cial Prosecutor Leon Jaworski. show evidence of illegal pres­ A 1970 indictment charging sure on the membership tb SIU president Paul Hail and contribute. A number of coiimrate and seven other "union officers trade political funds do with violations of the Corrupt reportunion identical cimtribctioni Practices Act was dismissed from large numbers of em­ by U.S. District Court Judge ployees, which seems to re­ Mark A; Costantino in May, flect at least sodal pressure to 1872, on the ground that the The courts have Justice Department had unac- contribute. not determined whether that \couhtabIy delayed pressing constitutes the case. About three weeks 1971 law. a violation of the after the Justice Department discided not to appeal the dit* Uovernment imi-st)gators missal, the SIU borrowed view the Seafarer.s as one un­ $100,000 to mbke a cbntributioh ion tli.1t in substantial to the Nlsen re-clectioa cam- arm-twisting to fatten its polit­ Ptlgnical war chest. ihe prosecutor's in­ Union president Hall dis­ vestigation found no evidence missed timt diartje as of improprieties, either in the "ridiculous."' According to Justice Department's delay or Hall a large portion of SPAD in the 1972 campaign contribu­ funds come from solicitations tion. However, Jaworski in the union's newspaper. cecbahnend that Justice ibegin However federal investiga­ a new probe of the original tors in the 1970 case found charges. that union business agehta Those were that the Seafar- called "patrolmen" collect po­ cii violated the Corrupt Prac­ litical contributions at the tices Act by maintaining a same time they collect comSeafarers Poiitieal Action Do­ pulsory union dUes as seamen nation fund (SPAD), which ac­ are being paid after voyages. Union officials agree that. tually was, a front for the un­ ion itaelf, and by coercing the practice occurs, but conBy Bob Kuttner ; ; m 9lat( WriWf tend that many union mem­ bers decide not to contribute. . and that so / repri8^;Kh»^^^^ taken. "With a declining member­ ship, the Simfmers in recent jmars hove relied heavily on lobbying efforts to keep sub­ sidies flowing the American , merchants marine. Reports filed with the clerk of the House indicate that the Seafarers political action fund spent nearly $:b)0,000 irt 1 1973—including $100,000 to repsy the money borrowed for 1 the Nixon contribution and $50,000 for off-year contriboi tions to House and Senates members. The union raised almost ahother $100,000 in the first mive months of 1974. The Seafarers also operate s nonprofit research organiza­ tion ibe Transportatioh Institute, which is financed by compulsory employer conti'SbBtions totaling about a mR, lion dollars a year. .The professed pmiwse of the Instituie is to conduct re-, search aimed at demoiatrating the need for a strong Ameri­ can merchant marine. Howevcr for several years the in­ stitute was best lumwiivfor:' its now discohUntied Wednesday luncheons, at which congressmen were invited to deliver speeches drafts ed by the institute for ariums % i . ' u -n ' i- was reprinted in papers across the country. " 'i.': -I Pro-Nixon labor chief reporteid Jaworski target WASHINGTON—Since leaks spring two ways, it now can be reported that special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski's staff has forced the Justice Department to investigate one of the nation's most politically influential labor leaders. He committed no crime. But he's proNixon. Jaworski's Headquarters took this action when it determined that the union leader hadn't violated any electoral practices law during the 1972 presidential campaign. THE PROBE IS ON. FBI men are in the field. Witnesses, frightened by the doomsday at­ mosphere here, are being interrogated by Jus­ tice Department officials. Old records are being uprooted from dossiers in which they've mil­ dewed for years. Someone is out to get this man, Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers International Union (SIU), national vice president of the AFL-CIO, and chief of the eight million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. And in this capricious capital's highest circles, the feeling is that someone is out Jo. prove it doesn't pay to he pro-Nixon these days. They point out that: On Monday, Oct. 22; 1973, during an emer­ July 1974 1 11 Labor reporter and syndicated columnist Victor Riesel shows the other side of the story in this column which VICTOR RIESEL I, .iB.: gency breakfast session of the AFL-CIO Execu­ King Midas never examined his gold coin tive Council, Paul Hall alone stood against the collection more closely than Jaworski's auditors 30 other hoard members when they passed a went over those hooks. This went on for months. resolution calling for Dick Nixon's resignation. Hall's union had donated $100,000 to the .Nixon Later that day his delegation was the only one at campaign. To do this, the union borrowed the the federation's national convention in Bal money from a hank and later SPAD returned it Harbour (Fla.) to stand mute in protest against to the SIU, which repaid its loan. the adoption of this resolution by a laughing, FINALLY THE UNION'S political activity applauding crowd. records were stacked up. Jaworski's men. even ON NOV. PAUL HALL introduced those of the Kennedy-McGovern-Lindsay camp, President Nixon to the international Seafrers couldn't find anything wrong. Not a misplaced convention in the Statler- Hilton here. Warm penny. applause. Later that week Hall presented his old Reluctantly they wrapped it up. They gave up friend, Vice President Jerry>Ford. And Secre­ ,on the records. But not on Paul Hall. They went tary of Labor Peter Brennan. to the Justice Department. They spaded up an Between the October resolution and the old (circa 1968) probe of SPAD. It had been November convention. Hall told me when I in­ launched by then Atty. Gen, Ramsey Clark, who terviewed him during a broadcast he would believed that SPAD-had muscled big sums for hack "Jerry" for any office, including the political action in the '60s. Clark was a Lyndon Johnson appointee, of course. And the late presidency. In December, a few weeks later, special President's sensitivities were hurt when Hall prosecutor Leon Jaworski subpoenaed the outlohhyed him on a maritime issue in the records of the union's "SPAD"—Seafarers Congress. Johnson had admitted this during a Political Afitvity Donation. SPAD is the SIU White House meal with some labor men. campaign machine similar to the AFL-CIO's IN THE FOLLOWUP to the Ramsey Clark COPE or the United Auto Workers' CAP (Com­ action, the Justice Department rounded up munity Action Program). sailors, loaded them in buses, took them in and served them subpoenas by the score. But nothing came of this. Mass political action collections are trade unionism's traditional tactics. This is a separate issue and should he argued elsewhere. In May 1972, the case was heaved out of the federal court. There the SPAD affair rested until Hall and his union coalition stayed on hoard with Nixon because of the President's vast maritime construction program, This is trade unionism—which never is simple. To Hall the vital matter always is—what makes jobs for his followers. But recently, when Jaworski's investigators found nothing illegal in the Seafarers' 1972 political action, they went over to"Justice" and laid it on the line: Hall should be probed again on possible violations in 1968 (and earlier) of the Corrupt Practices Act. BY CONTRAST, there appears not to have been any investigation of unions which con­ tributed to the McGovern campaign. I don't insinsuate there should have been. If I knew of any violations, I'd print the story. But the con­ trast is vivid. ' �i' ;,- J • - -' • • ".fS". -l J,'r ; • • ^ • suns Recertificaiion Program % -'• Eugene Nicholson Seafarer Eugene Nicholson, 49, has been a member of the SIU for 31 years, and has sailed as bosun for the past 20 years. Born in Baltimore, Brother Nich­ olson ships out of that port city. He and his wife Marie make their home in a Baltimore suburb. After finishing the Bosuns Recertification Program, I can say that 1 was most impressed by the excellent job that is being done at Piney Point where the staff and instructors work 24 hours a day to train anyone involved in the program. Also we were in Washington where we saw our SPAD dollars at work. We ?'so attended the firefighting school which to me was very educational and informational. I think that our elected officials are doing a very good job, and I urge every member to attend and participate in all meetings ashore and aboard ship. A better informed membership is a stronger membership and that is why we are, "Strong In Unity". •I. \ r-: -^ • I" •• ''m •••'-• • '• '- fer JvsJ ctiTviiSTiEy - Robert Gorbea Seafarer Robert Gorbea, 45, has been a member of the SW since 1950, and has been sailing as bosun since r--'fliers all. SCS^aTvaS. V'"; "• On ;thei^.two;jj^g^;itt^ program describe sth^ it has tdemfl tdtteim.. 1959. A native New Yorker, Brother Gorbea now ships out of that port. He makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Inez and their two children. I have looked, listened and sighted every aspect and function I possibly could of this Union, and all my ques­ tions were answered here at Head­ quarters and Piney Point, by very capable and reliable people. I found out this Union is in pretty good shape and it will even be healthier when the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act is passed. There was, and is, a lot of hard work and money into getting this bill through the House and Senate and before the President. This bill will mean that 30 percent Of oil imports to the U.S. will be carried by American ships by 1977. This means new ships and more jobs. So we can help by do­ nating to SPAD because there are no more picket lines. It is now done by legislation in Washington, and that's a fact, no fallacy. Like it or not, SPAD is where it's at. .iS; Paul Tomer Seafarer Paul Turner, 47, has been with the SIU since 1946, and has sailed as bosun for the past 16 years. A mtive of Tennessee, Brother Turner ships out of the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. During the last month of my stay at Headquarters and the time I spent at Piney Point, I iound th^ a lot of the things I took for granted before take a lot of work on the part of the officials and office staff. Before I just paid my dues and didn't ^ve it a second thought, until I needed my vacation pay or some kind of welfare. I also found out that our officials don't just sit back and draw they pay. Every day they are out in the streets or on Capitol Hill in Washington trying to save our jobs or get us more. Believe me men, SPAD money is well spent. It keeps your jobs and ships. It's money that's needed. When you put out $20 you are betting that you keep yoiu* job. And so far, we have been collect­ ing our bet prettj' well. • -• The B<»ims Receitliteirtiun12di cfapss iiif l^rs ihis nionfii, and & comtlainiijg fb ^vide more of our bbsiiiis with L a greater knowledge of their Union, its prohiems and how it is meeting •i-.lheni. 11m ho^uhst who have gauied a Imtter nadnnstmiding of tim mm^hiie indnstiy im on ouCconfracilMl h now 118. They are able to retum to their ships iand inform die memberdilp about what SIU will be facing ui the hiture, and how ft is light- the functions of our Union. Believe me, it was interesting and educational. All the people I came in contact with would go to lengths to explain any question 1 might ask. I know where our SPAD dol­ lars go—it is money well spent. I sug­ gest that those of you that don't under­ stand why we need SPAD, speak to someone that does. Then, let your good sense and your conscience be your guide. Stanley Sokol Seafarer Stanley Sokol, 64; joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1944, and has been sailing as bosun since then. Amative of Poland, Brother Sokol ships out of San Francisco where he makes his home. I came to HLSS in Piney Point to attend the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram, sponsored by this Union, to find out the true story after hearing sonie criticism from some members. I'd like to advise them to come to Piney Point and, like myself, to find out the true story how this Union operates to ob­ tain job security for this membership. During my two months that I spent in HLSS nobody brainwashed me. I had the opportunity to be three times in Washington and see for myself all the action of this Union in fights for tlie rights of this membership. Times change—our struggle is no longer on the picket lines on the waterfront—now it is in the political arena in Washing­ ton. We the membership, must.strongly support SPAD to secure what we gained on picket lines, through many years of hard fighting. In the near future I'm going to retire after spending 48 years going to sea and 30 years with the SIU. I'll get my pension and remember always what this Union did for the membership through all those years. ^ Earl McCaskey . - 1ft ^ ft M A GuOlermo Castro Seafarer Guillermo Castro, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and has been sailing as bosun since 1947. Born in Catania, Puerto Rico, Brother Castro now makes his home in Dorado, Puerto Rico with his wife An­ gela. He ships out of the port of San Juan. I have had the opportunity and privi­ lege to attend the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program. After having seen all the inner workings of our Union and all the problems they face daily I can only say that our elected officials are really dedi­ cated and doing a fine job. Our main problem lies in Washing­ ton, D.C. where the oil companies and federal agencies ^re trying to put us out of business. Our only way to survive is through SPAD. We had the oppor­ tunity to attend quite a few meetings in WasUngton and those donations work. They know the SIU in Washington, and it is only through our donations and par­ ticipation in all phases of labor activi­ ties that we are recognized. We all have a job to do not only on the ship, but also to support SPAD and our Union. John Pierce Seafarer John Pierce, 46, has been a merhber of the SIU for 29 years:; and has sailed the last 15 of them as bosun. A native of Philadelphia, he ships out of that port and also makes'his home there with his wife Mary and their four children. The month I sp6nt at Piney Point was well worthwhile. I had been there be­ fore and when I was called to go through the Bosuns Recertification Program, I thought 1 knew what to expect, but not so. I learned a lot about the new ships coming out and what is expected of the sailors that man them. While going through this program, between Piney Point and New York, I came to realize how little I knew about Seafarer Earl McCaskey, 53, has been with the SIU since 1942, and has been sailing as bosun since 1956. A native of Alabama, he now makes his home in Mobile. Brother McCaskey ships out of the port of New Orleans. I have just completed the Bosuns Re­ certification Program and there were no questions left unanswered. We par­ ticipated in every phase of the Union. We were at the HLSS where young men who will be future Seafarers are taught. Too much praise cannot be given to the staff and every person who is connected with it. They are doing a typical SIU job. "Well done." I was in Washington quite a few times and saw how our donations to SPAD work. We should donate generously^ to SPAD, it means our job secu­ rity which is what we all worry about. Without jobs, we don't exist. So give and give generously. It was also a pleasure and a privilege to see how our elected officials are working for each member, to protect and seek more rights and benefits for him. Ronal4 Buitoii Seafarer Ronald Burton, 55, has been with the SIU since 1942, and ha: sailed as bosun for the past 10 years. Born in New York, Brother Burton novy makes his home in Alexandria,Va. with his wife Ellen. He ships but of the port of New York. The five weeks in New York City were more than excellent, as I was able to see and learn what my Union has to do to operate properly. No matter what, the ball has to be kept rolling at all times. When it isn't our internal affairs, it is our external affairs, which all be­ come a part of us, one way or the other. While in New York I was fortunate to attend a rally for the United Farm Workers. After the rally, on returning to my car, I passed a building known as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor Center and was amazed at the inscrip­ tion on the mural which was, "If there is no struggle, there can be no progress" by Frederick Douglass. So gentlemen, it is very clear we must keep on strug­ gling to meet our goals. In order to do so we must keep not only SPAD but maintain a steady support behind our Union and elected officials. Seafarers Log V' �• o;>^ mM^m FoUawing iXte the names and home pp^ts of the 118 Seafarers who have success0ky completed the SlU Bosuns Recertification Program: , •<>•' Anileis^y Al&^No ^Anderson, Edgai^ NtiwlTofiE Annis, George, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore ^ Addn^n, David, iSeattle BarnhiU, Elmei^ I ll^udoiii, James, Houston ? Beavers, Norman, New fliieans Beeching. Mari«n^Hmi#an f^igei^ David, ;^fieye,^,New\^ Bon(^ Andrew, Norfolk Booigot, Albert, Mobile Bryan, Ernest, Houston Brjmit, Vernon, lOanij^ Burch, G^rge, New Orieans Burke, George, New York ' • Burton, Ron^d, New York Bushong, Willi^, Seattle Buttermn,Vt^ierv^^N^ Aavwswss €a£^^GiiMeimo,SaiiJiian Christenbeiry, Cisiecld, John, 1^ Francisco Ctegg, Williani,New York^ Colson, Jmnes, Scgltie Cocker, Fred, MoibOo D'Amico, Charios, Honston... Darvffle, Rkhaid, Ho '' Delpi^, Jnii<^ New York ^ ^ ^ Dixcm, James, Mobile Dscwcs, ^t£^;Ncw Ytnk;':' Fddlns, John, Baltimore Fc^ra, Raymond, Nm^ Ori^uus , > , .7f-. James Colson Seafarer Jimmy Colson, 41, has been with the SW since 1959. Brother Col­ son, who has shipped as bosun for the past two years, is a native of Seattle. Seafarer Colson ships out of Seattle, where he makes his home with his wife Pat and their two sons. While attending the Bosuns Program at Piney Point, 1 not only got the chance to learn about the new automated ships, I got the chance to see how our Union is working for us. The month I spent in New York I saw first-hand just what our Union ofidcials are up against and their endless struggle to keep our Union where it is. I, like many others, at one time or another have thought being an official was a soft job. Believe me, I'll take a ship any day, as being an official is like being on an endless line. This is a 24 hour, 36.5 day job. This is what it takes to keep us working. I Iwlieve every man in our Union who is eligible should attend this pro­ gram, because if they have ever had any doubts, they will come away with a true knowledge and understanding of theSIU. War Bonus Arbitration Die Military Sealift Command has accepted the ruling of an impar­ tial arbitrator concerning the pay-, ment of Vietnam War Bonuses. The arbitrator's decision, reported in the June issue of the LOG, stated that all cbinis for the payment of the Vietnam War Bonus prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored, and that such payments after this date would bedeni^. The arbitratSon is binding only between the and the Master, Mates and Pilots Union, which called for the arbitration. A meeting of th6 SIU and the other maritime unions will soon be held to deterinine if this derision is acceptable to all without further ar­ bitration* The LOG will keep SIU members informed on new develop­ ments in the War Bonus situation in upcoming issues. Jiil, fi74 • ? JohnKoen Seafarer John Koen, 61, has been going to sea for well over 40 years; first as a serviceman in the Navy for seven yearsi then as a member of the old ISU and then finally joining the SIU in 1938. Brother Koen, who has been shipping as bosun since 1940, is a native of Alabama. He ships out of the port of Mobile, where he makes his home with his wife Sue. I can see now that each member in our Union is well protected while away from home. I have gone to sea for 40 years and I honestly thought I knew all about our Union's programs. Welfare, Pension, Vacation, Shipping Rules, Constitution, but I soon found out 1 didn't know as much as I thought I did. But after being at our SIU Headquarters for five weeks, I found out that if you didn't know just what everything was all about, all you had to do was ask. And although 40 years ago most of the Seafarers' ball games were played the hard way, on the streets and on the docks, today they are played a little dif­ ferently up there in Washington. And just like we participated in our Union's affairs years ago on the streets and on the docks, we can and we should par­ ticipate in our Union's affairs in a dif­ ferent manner today. We should give ourselves a hand by donating to SPAD. Vl^niiamBw^ Seafarer William Bushong, 60, has been sailing with the SW since 1953, and has been shipping as bosun for about the last 10 years. A native of Indianapolis, Ind., Brother Bushong ships out of the port of Seattle where he makes Ids home^with his wife Sue, and their three children. The portion of our program at Piney Point gave us new knowledge and in­ formation that was priceless: history of the Union; first aid knowledge; seaman- ship; new ships and equipment; Union politics; firefighting, and many other subjects and activities. We saw first hand new men being trained for our way of life. This is an important threemonth program and wiU give us better qualified and better informed future SIU manpower. At Piney Point the SIU men in charge and the very fine staff are well qualified and dedicated people go­ ing out of their way to help anyone there. The New York portion of our pro­ gram gave me thorough knowledge of what goes on at Headquarters; what we are up against every day in our fight for survival and what we are doing about it. Our participation in Union activities in other fields as well as ours, gives us future friends who cw help us develop a solid labor front. We found out where our SPAD money goes and why it is absolutely necessary. C^uner, James, New Orieans Giangiordaiio, Donatp, PhiHde1phik| GOk^, Robert, Jau^^^ Goibrii, Roberl^ New York Gonnan, Jamj^, New York Greenwood. Perry, Si^ftle Hanbackj Btirt, New York Uelbnan, kail, Seattle Hk^^ Dmisdd, New York , HvdgsS, RSjiSv3d,,Mvblte; Hodges, Raymoiid W^, Babffiiaorir He^e, Elbert, Baltimore Homk^ St^heB,New Yoik James, Calvaln, New York ^ Jandora, Stanliy, New York l^msson, Svcn, New York • Kera^Mid, Morion, Baltimore RIeimola, WIBliani, New York Jolm, IVBrbile Konis, B»nry, New York Kosa, ]>o, BattniMHe Lambert Reidiis, New Orieans Manui^ San Jmm ' ;'K 'GMoj . . w . Levin, Jacob, Bidtimoie 'we Lihby. Georae, New Orteans Mackert Robriit BalfBnoie Manning, Denis, '4 -t • if i McGionls, Attimr, Meehan, I^EDI^UBI, Norfolk Miller, Clyde, Seattle Edwa^ *- f Nash, Walter,New York J; Olson, Fred, San Frandsco Oromaner, Albert, San Franci^o Raymond Todd Seafarer Ray Todd, 38, has been a member of the SIU since 1960, and has been shipping as bosun for the past five years. A native of Mississippi, Brother Todd makes his home in Collins, Miss, with his wife Martha, and their four children. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. After my completion of the Bosuns Recertification Program, I leave Head­ quarters with full knoweldge of how every phase of the Union works. There were no questions left unansweredWe have the greatest training facili­ ties for our young new members and also the old-timers at the HLSS. Too much credit cannot be given to the staff and all of the instructors. Also, we were in Washington and saw the impact our SPAD dollars have there. So I strongly urge you to support SPAD. Our elected officials are working 24 hours a day for our benefit and I think we owe a debt of gratitude to our leadership. If you read the LOG and study it you will be well informed on the prob- • lems we face and what can be done about it. We also attended the firefighting school and it was most impressive. I think it should be compulsory for every member to attend, as it gives you more confidence to fight a fire aboard ship. ; Poiianen, Hanlsen, Vemer, Seattle Radkh, Tony, New Ori^ms . --j 11 , Wlluam, Saii Fraiicisco \' Rodriqnc^, Laneelot San Jnan Rodripiez, Ovidio, New York ehwai^ Robert. MdfaBe elf, Thomas, Btdtkmiie Sheldrake, Peter, Houstirn &***&, Lester, Norfolk •v/f • i. .r- Teti, Franlr, New York Thomp^tt, J.^R., Houstojs Todd, Raymond, New Orieans Wallace, Ward, Jack^nville Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston W -f' " Workman. Homer tetcrfo,NewYoik^^^ Page 7 ''u �mmrn . •- - Finance Committee Meets / ,• >-.' - ^ LNG TRAINING Twenty-five Seafarers have thus fiir completed the LNG training offered at the Lundebeig Sdioolin Piney Pcwt, Md. I cannot stress too (rften the importance of getting LNG training. If you want to insure the job security of diis membership, then all Seafarers eligible should participle in this course. More and more in the future you will see these mietgy carriers—^LNGs and LPGs—plying the waterways of the world, ff we are to secure these ships for the membership we must show that we can provide qualified men to s^ them. Requirements for this course can be found on page 31 of this issue of the LOG. The next class is sdieduled to begin on Sept. 23. i • ^•^T-' BOSUNS RECERHFICATION PROGRAM The 12 Seafarers who graduated this month from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program bring to 118 the number of men who have completed this very successful program since its inception on June 1, 1973. I am proud to congratulate these 12 men and wish tfe;n the best of luck in the future. They are: Ronald Burton; William Bushong; Guillermo Castro; James Colson; Robert Gorbea; John Koen; Earl McCaskey; Eugene Nichol­ son; John Pierce; Stanley Sokol; Ray Todd, and Paul Turner. Since there have been a few inquiries as to how the bosuns are selected for the program, I would like to note that each month a special meeting of Ix^iins is held after the regular membership meeting at Headquarters to elect a three-man Selection Committee which chooses the 12 bosuns who will par­ ticipate in the next month's class. This is the procedure that was established by the bosuns when the Recertification Program was set up. NAVY TANKERS As reported to you last month, the Navy wants to give ks manning con­ tracts for nine new 2S,000-deadweight ton tankers to Marine Transport Lines, even though Falcon Carriers was the low bidder. We are currently investigating why Falcon was not given the contracts ais the low bidder. * Both Representative Frank Clark of Peniosylvania and Senator Warren Magnuson, chairman ot the Commiffee of Commerce, have sent inquiries on this matter to the und^ secretary ot the Navy, William Middendorf. U• 4' •'• 4 «A'* SENIORITY UPGRADING Five more Seafarers have completed the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, thus bringing to 99 the number of brothers who have completed this program since it was begun last year. I am proud to congratulate Thmnas Bartd; Thomas Galka; Don Knight; Darry Sanders, and Thmnas Vanyi. I encourage each and every one of you who are eligible to participate in this one-month program. . -1 a.: > • • • ^ fir y--'^- '• • •- •• ' '• -J'f\' •'' -...A\-- :- ..J.!-'-- '• . • •Mi' ^ 'V-'. NEW CONSTRUCTION SlU-contracted Zapata Bulk Transport signed a contract to build three 97,000-deadweight ton tankers at Newport News, Va. with delivery to take pla^ in 1979. Also this company expects two of her 35,000-deadweight toh diesel engine tankers to be launched in 1975. Watermm Steamship Company's Robert E. Lee crewed in New Orleans on-June 24. The Stonewall Jackson will be crewing later this month and the Sam Houston in August This company has also acquired three American President Line vessels: the President Bitchanan, to be delivered at the end of this month; the Presidera Jackson, also to be delivered this month, and the President Garfield, to be delivered later this year. Interstate Oil Trmsport reports that the keel has been laid for IIuU 4643 which is one of three 265,000-deadweight ton MFC Boston tankers to be built for the company. The firm also noted that shipyard problems are delay­ ing the ddivery of toeir two LNG vessels, the Kentown and the Montaria. Sea-Land Service will deliver the Sea-Land Consumer and the Sea-Land Producer later this summer. Seatrain Lin^' 225,000-deadweight ton tanker TT Williamsburgh yt'HU be christened on Aug, 17. I would al^ like to note that on July 1, a consolidated agreement between Cities Service Trankers and Interstate Oil was signed. The company is to be known as International Ocean Tratisport Corporation. I-. ?. . J.,-;. The SIU's Quarterly Financial Committee, elected at the general membership meeting at Headquarters July 8, review the Union's books and financial transactions. They are, clockwise from the left: SlU members John Carey, Warren Cassidy, Pete Drewes, Conrad Gauthier, Otis Paschal, M. E. Reid, and Nicholas Damante, Must Know Sailing Time According to the rules outlined in both the SIU's New Standard Freightship and New Standard Tanker Agree­ ments with our contracted companies, a Seafarer must be aboard his vessel at least one hour before the scheduled sailing time. -And, it is up to the indUvidual Seafarer to be aware of what that sailing time is. As noted in the Agreements, sailing times will be posted "at the gangway on arrival when the vessel is scheduled to stay in port 12 hours or less. When the stay is scheduled to exceed 12 hours the sailing time shall be posted eight hours prior to scheduled sailing, if before midnight. If scheduled between mid­ night and 8 a.m., sailing should be posted by 4:30 p.m., but not later than 5 p.m. For ships arriving on weekends be­ tween 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday, sailing times will be posted "not later than two hours after arrival." Any changes for weekend sailing times previously set may be made, but these changes will be made "no less than eight hours prior to actual sailing. This provision applies to all vessels sched­ uled to depart during a weekend. Full details covering penalties for failure to arrive on time, and compen­ sation for delayed sailings are outlined in Article II Section 38 of the Freightship Agreement, and Article II Section 36 of the Tanker Agreement. Port Work Requirements On certain occasions. Seafarers are required to perform various longshore duties to insure the smooth continuance of operation of their vessels. These required duties and the com­ pensation payments for performing them are completely outlined in two" specific sections of die SIU's Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements. The first, Artide II Section 10(a), states: "Members of all departments shall perform the necessary duties for the continuance of the operations of the vessel as set forth in this agreement. Necessary work shall include the prep­ aration and securing of cargo gear and the preparation of cargo holds for the loading or discharging of cargo." The second, Article H Section 32, fnrdier clarifies the matter. It states: "In those ports where there are no longshoremen available, members of the crew may be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may be required to handle cargo. For such work, crewmembers shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Depart­ ments and Groups, to determine their applicable rate. "On takers which are carrying grain, when crewmembers are required to un­ fasten butterworth plate nuts and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose of loading or discharging grain cargo, they shall be entitled to com­ pensation as provided for in this section. "This section shall not be so con­ strued as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble.'* Bosun Selection Committee The Bosun Selection Committee reviews applications of SlU-bosuns to deter­ mine who will make up the 12-man August class of the Bosun Recertification Program. The impartial committee is elected at a special bosun meeting each month immediately following the general membership meeting at Head­ quarters. Members of this month's committee are, from the left: John Sweeney, William Funk, and Gaetano Mattioll, a Recertified Bosun. SMfarerslog ' ' •; if �Two SlU Officials Appointed To Positions with NMC •t'.: ; Frank Drozak, SIU vkc president, -and Ed Mocmey, SIU headquarters reptesentative, have been appointed to ex­ ecutive positions on National Maritime Council committees. ^ The National Maritime Council is made up of representatives from all seg­ ments of the maritime industry—^man­ agement, labor and government Its purpose is to help promote and main­ tain a strong U.S. merchant marine. Frank Drozak will serve as vice chairman of the NMC*s Co-Sponsored Activities Committee. This committee is responsible for coordinating activities and setting up discussions with organi­ zations outside the National Maritime Council. In addition to helping set up these meetings, SIU Vice President Drozak will, at times, represent NMC's labor segment on these discussion panels visiting other organizations. SIU Headquarters Representative Ed Mooney has been appointed Chair­ man of NMC's Economic Committee. This Committee researches and studies any issue affecting the economic situa­ tion of the U.S. merchant marine. The committee also uses their research in­ formation to present white papers and to make recommendations to the Na­ tional Maritime Council. The appointment of two SIU officials to these National Maritime Council committee posts insures our Union a strong voice in the policy making deci­ sions of this influential maritime organi­ zation. SIU's active participation in all maritime and labor groups is one way the Union can help shape national mar­ itime and labor policy, and work to insure its members' job security. Calmar fo Cut Coastal Route After 47 years of continuous service between Baltimore and the West Coast, SlU-contracted Calmar Steamship Cor­ poration is being forced to withdraw six of its seven freightships from the long established intercoastal route because of foreign competition. Calmar, a subsidiary of Bethlehem Steel Corp. of Sparrows Point, Md., an­ nounced that the sharp curtailment of service would go into effect Jan. 1, 1975. The company reports that the move is necessitated by the closing of its coldrdled steel bands plant in Richmond, Calif. The plant, which employs nearly 3,000 people, is shutting down due to heavy foreign competition. This year, the seven SlU-manned vessels are scheduled for 34 intercoastal voyages, but company projections for 1975 show a need for only seven round trip runs because of the lack of west­ bound cargo. For years, the seven 15,000-ton car­ go ships had carried steel coils from Sparrows Point to its plant on the West Coast, and returned with lumber from the Pacific Northwest and other cargoes. Calmar officials have not completed plans on whatlo do with the withdrawn vessels, but they expressed confidence that the ships can be employed in other trades. Calmar purchased the vessels pres­ ently sailing the intercoastal route in the mid 1960s from the U.S. govern­ ment. The ships, originally World War II troop carriers, were then converted at a cost of $29 million. SIU to Attend ITF Congress The SIU will be sending a delegation of Union officials to the 31st Congress of the International Transport Work­ er's Federation, which opens in Stock­ holm, Sweden on Aug. 7. The ITF is a multinational confeder­ ation of transportation worker's unions set up to coordinate labor movement activities on an international level. Meeting once a year, the ITF's con­ gress elects officials, votes on amend­ ments to its constitution and hears mo­ tions sponsored by its member organi­ zations. The agenda of this ITF congress will include a vote on a motion sponsored by the SIU and other U.S. trade unions. calling for an investigation of multina­ tional companies. Stating that the financial decisions made by these business giants "aim at establishing sub-standard worldwide employment conditions", and that these multinational companies "are taking a heavy toll among working families and working communities from one end of the globe to the other", the motion calls for an ITF conference to formulate an international labor course of action to deal with these companies. The 31st congress will also hear mo­ tions dealing with the safe manning of ships, income tax relief for seafarers and the basic rights of trade unions. HLS Grad Will Upgrade WasMngton Activities ByB.Rockcr OHlnyortBiB • Legislative action on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 (H.R. 8193; S. 2089) took another important step forward last month when the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Merchant Marine voted the Bill out <rf committee by a significant vote of 14-2. The Bill—which passed in the House of Representatives in May by a wide mar^ of 266 - 136—^now goes to the full Senate. A vote there is expected witlun a few weeks. This Bill will require that 20 percent of oil imports into the United States must be carried on American bottoms, and that this quota will be increased to 30 percent in 19 77. The Bill will give a shot in the arm to the U.S. shipbuilding industry, and will improve the job opportunities and job security of American seamen. In addition, this Bill will provide consumer protection against the uncontrolled inflation of gasoline and home heating fuels, and—^because of the high safety standards of American ships and American crews—the Bill will insure a cleaner environment on the high seas and along our coastal waters. • Legislative support for the Energy Transportation Security Act continues to come in from all segments of the American Labor Movement. AFL-CIO President George Meany and SIU President Paul Hall have sent telegrams and letters to the heads of aU national and international unions, and all affili­ ates of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department requesting their support for this Bill. In addition, all Port Maritime Councils, AFL-CIO Regional Di­ rectors, State Federations and Local Central Bodies have been contacted, and these organizations have pledged their full support. Literally thousands of telegrams and letters have been sent to U.S. Senators by AFL-CIO affiliated organizations, and the legislative representatives of a number of national unions have personally contacted Senators urging them to vote in favor of the Bill. At the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, more than 500 letters ask­ ing the support of their Senators have been sent by the trainees, upgraders and staff members. t Deepwater Ports Hearings on construction of offshore, deepwater oil terminals are now being held in the U.S. Senate. The Deepwater Port Bill passed the House of Repre­ sentatives last month by a wide margin—318-9. The Special Senate Joint Committee—composed of members of the Senate's CcHumerce, Public Works and Interior Committees—has revised the House version of the Bill to designate the Department of Transportation as the pri­ mary agency to license and regulate the deepwater terminals through the Coast Guard. The committee also gave the green light to allow oil companies to apply for permits to build these ports. Several committee members opposed this move which would give the oil companies control over these key installations. How­ ever, if the oil companies are allowed to build deepwater ports on the offshore coastal areas of the U.S., they may very well open the door to anti-trust actions against them. Merchant Marine Act of 1970 President Nixon last month signed a supplemental Maritime Administration authorization providing an additional $23 million for operating differental subsidy for the remainder of fiscal 1974. This increased the authorization from $221.5 to $244.5 million for the period. Legislative Meetings The SIU Washington staff regularly attends the meetings of the AFL-CIO Legislative Department to review the progress of legislation affecting Seafarers aind their families. During the past month, some of the urgent bills on the agenda for discussion and review at these meetings have been—in addition to the oil cargo bill and the deepwater port bill—^legislation affecting union-management pension plans and offshore mining. With respect to the Pension Reform Bill now before Congress, the SIU is keeping a close watch to insure that the rights of Seafarers and their families are fully protected. •i'i li ..'h '•••' f' i< ' 1J Ul -• . } •K- ) •f V Harry Lundeberg School graduate, Oiier Jay Sides, has been sailirig with the SIU for two years, The Engine Room Delegate aboard the San Francisco (Sea Land), Brother Sides is anxious to upgrade to QMED, and plans to return to Piney Point shortly to attend SIU's upgrading program. July 1974 ipst; Seafwrm are uiged to coatrRwte to SPAD. !f is tkc way to have yow voke iward aadl to keep yow wiioa effective fai tiw fight for kgistatioo to protect ffto sccwity of every Scalwer wmi his ihnily. -Cf �Philadelphia SiU members iisten attentively to proceedings of June meeting. Seafarers Take Part in Philadelphia Membership Meeting Seaforeift in the port of Phibdelphla partk^ted in n memberahip meeting last month, much like the membership meetings held in all SIU Constitutional ports each month. SIU mmnbeis presmit heard re­ ports from Unibn official on the upgrading programs, welfare claims, the state of shipping in the port of niiladdlphia, the importance of SPAD and other issues relevant to Union operation. In addition, l^islation before the U.S. Congress that is of vital im­ portance to Seafarers vras discussed, and SIU members at the meethig were appraised of their Union's activ­ ities in Washington in support or opposition to these various bills. The port of Philadelphia, also known as Ameriport, is the laigest industrial port in the nation. Lo­ cated in the geographical center of the Atlantic Seaboard megalopolis area, the port has facilities for all modem container handling, as well as facilities for break-bulk, grain, ore, coal, oil, lumber, chemicals and gypsum. Port Agent John Fay reports to members on the state of shipping in Philadelphia. f h • • Patrolman Joe Walsh, left, arid SIU members Steve Bergeria, center, sjind^ W Seafarers like James Bergeria, left, James McGirity, center and Cas-^ Johannes Roos are interested In hearing about their Union's activities in mer Szymariski attend a membership meeting, they are takirtg an acfiye role^^ .Washington. ' / .• vin mnnipg-theirUnion. A;::. 7 A7 SeafarereLoff 7'r''7- iifc. �SlU'Mahhed Pecos Supplies Military Bases Around Globe ssTdT^; zis.SiS:®"'' "" ^ 'PonflM* the Pecos, has been hopscotching aroond the globe to ports in Spain, Veneznela, Scotland, Greece, and the U^. and its territories, %- ^e ph^s appearmg on this page were taken while the Pecos was enronte from Rota, Spain to Norfolk, Va. ^ submitt^ to the LOG by the ship's First Assistant Engineer, Greg Hayden, who wrote, «if there was some kind of award for the outstandmg engme room crew of the year, these guys would certainly win it." 11 Members of the Pecos engine room crew are, from the left: Art Austin, fifeman-watertender; Bill Parker, oiler; Al Morris, fireman-watertender; Bob Sawyer, fireman-watertender, and Stan Grooms, oiler. Brother Grooms has been on the Pecos longer than any other member of the ship's black gang, including the Wiper Sam Davfs, standing the 4-8 watch, performs Ilicensed' officers. the daily chore of blowing tubes. '#• m-.'t :; '• ! .I .. V - Bosun Bill Price, left, and Pumpman Jim Chianese on duty topside aboard the Pecos. VH i Seafarer Doug Turner, sailing as oiler, during his watch in the Pecos engine room. in STEER A CLEAR COURSEI K. • t ' f.'l >- I * r r. • i XT' '}p M -•S^n ;i.J Page 11 • �iV"- ':^r:. m ..# San Francisco Ports Speed Valley Crops to Orient ? B ^ :. ^4^- 1S;' '1; m-" ,"i*' N_ „f The following article and photo on the American merchant marine by Wayne Cox is reproduced from the May 26th, 1974 edition of the Fresno Bee, a California newspaper. The story points out a good example of how U.S. produce growers can be en­ couraged to ship American. OAKLAND — Unmatched in their ability to produce abundant commod­ ities for California's $5 billion agricul­ tural industry, San Joaquin Valley fresh fniit packers and shippers jumped at an invitation offered by the Mari­ time Administration to gaze at ultra modem Bay Area cargo shipping pro­ cedures. On a two-day bus jaunt, the 34 packer-shipper contingent left their warm inland valley for a breezy coastal visit to the flourishing port of Oak­ land and'its counterpart on the San Francisco side where international trade is as common as the salty air. As the peach, nectarine, plum and grape traders stretched their necks and strained their eyes to see it all, the word "export" popped up in their ex­ cited conversation. Tliey are bent on expanding Far East trade in search of greater market areas. They also realize that export is the name of the game and ocean carriers appear to be the most practical way of getting their ag­ ricultural products to foreign markets. Containerization, the relatively new concept of shipping cargo in 35 and 40 foot containers, caught on in a big way in the 1960s with the Port, of Oak- 4 11^: On their tour of the San Francisco docks, perspective shippers inspect a method of cargo packaging called the "shrink wrap". In order to protect overseas freight, a heavy mill .polyethlene envelope is slipped over the loaded pallet and heated to 450 degrees in a special chamber. In seconds, the pallet is removed and the envelope shrinks rapidly and tightly around the enclosed cargo. land leading the way. Today, some of the world's largest and fastest cargo ships are capable of moving 1,096 containers on a single vessel which steams from Oakland to Yokohama in only .five and a half days at 33 knots an hour. The Sea-Land Terminal at;. Oak-, land's Outer Harbor operates eight of these swift SL7 super containerships from its sprawling 70-acre facUity with barely enough space for 2,000 con­ tainers on their own chasis. This terminal and others like it make Oakland the largest container port on Mi' • the closing of accounts of the General Agents (companies) who operated for the National Shipping Authority during the Vietnam sealift, the U.S. Maritime Administration is in possession of lists of merchant seamen who have un­ claimed wages due to them for service on these Government-owned ships. Any Seafarer who knows he has unclaimed wages due him,-should fill out the «;-''V.,--.. DATE; I MARITIME ADMINISTRATION I CHIEF, DIVrSION OF ACCOUNTS I WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230 the Pacific, handling twice as much cargo as the Port of San Francisco. To keep Sea-Land's more than 65,000 containers from dead-ending or piling up at any given port, the com­ pany always loads its swift ships with the same number of containers whe­ ther they are loaded or empty. Like a Coke bottle, a container may leave its point of origin and never re­ turn. More than 2,000 containers and chassis are maintained in the local area around the Sea-Land Terminal to han­ dle incoming and outgoing cargo. A pair of giant cranes load and un­ load Sea-Land's cargo containers at the rate of 500 tons an hour, and two more $1 million-plus cranes are now on order. , Across the bay. Pacific Far East Lines is practicing another new cargo moving concept with ships known in the maritime world as LASH, an acro­ nym for "lighter aboard ship." Two ships are now in service and four more are being built. LASH service involves a large "mo­ ther" ship carrying 61-foot barges loaded with cargo. An entire barge and its cargo is lifted aboard ship by an onboard crane and released in the water to be towed to either the port dock or inland points while the ship stands put in deeper water. This pro­ cedure is reversed when the ship is being unloaded. • However, timing took an unfavor­ able switch for the touring packers and shippers since none of the LASH ships were in port during their visit. Pacific Far East Lines handles' a tremendous amount of argricultural bulk products such as rice, alfalfa pel­ lets and fertilizer. On the other hand, Sea-Land has developed special con­ tainers to accomodate a comfortable trip for livestock such as cows and sheep. Down the pier from Sea-Land, US Lines is now constructing a new ter­ minal in the Oakland Middle Harbor which s*hould be ready for full opera­ tion in July. Tour guide Theodore W. Plessner, a Maritime Administration cargo rep­ resentative,-told the packers and ship­ pers tliat real estate is a critical prob­ lem among the steam ship lines. "Tliere just isn't any more of it available," he said. Although Plessner admitted the Fort of San Francisco "has a long way to go to catch up with Oakland," he said American President Lines on the San Francisco side is now in the process of moving to new facilities from Pier 80 to Pier 96. Also, States Steamship Company of San Francisco is about ready to intro­ duce an entirely new shipping proced­ ure involving the roU-on, roll-off method of cargo loading and unload­ ing. This innovative style of shipping cargo features the "no lift" concept which eliminates the need for sky tow­ ering eranes capable of lifting 50 tons or more in a single movement. Currently, States Steamship Com­ pany is using conventional vessels to move its cargo. But the company has ordered four $40 million vessels from Maine ship builders to initiate the rollon, roll-off cargo shipping technique. In total tonnage, the Port of Oak­ land last year shipped more than seven million revenue tons of freight iilcluding 5,395,094 revenue tons in con­ tainers. Oakland's total tonnage rose 10 per cent over the 1972 totals and containerized shipments were tip 17.8 per cent over 1972. / Containerized freight leaving-Oak­ land represents 86 per cent of all port general cargo and 75 per cent of the total port tonnage. r'-Vt- ! DEAR SIR: I I I REQUEST UNCLAIMED WAGES FOR SERVICE DURING THE I I VIETNAM SEALIFT ON NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY VES- I I SELS OPERATED BY THE FOLLOWING GENERAL AGENT(S): I I ^ , Quarterback Visits HLSS ^^ If' j'"' ^,-' ; IIIP •a I) , •_' iif.ti 'i ,1 • -. I, -r:-' I I j NAME I I ADDRESS I I I I (LAST) (CITY) ! SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER I • V-^'M I VERY TRULY YOURS, (STATE) (ZIP CODE) I PLEASE FORWARD MY CHECK TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. ,v-:/'. r (INITIAL) (STREET) iC- •J- (FIRST) I I i I I Page 12 • - (applicant's signature) - _____ ____ _. • 2.'- "_J The Green Bay Packers' quarterback, Scott Hunter, second from left, visited the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. the end of May tb show a film on drugs to the trainees. He discussed v\/ith the young men, the harmful and dangerous effects of drug use. Pictured with him here are, from left: Mike Sacco, vice president of the HLSS; Gerry Brown, Piney Point port agent, and Recertified Bosun Earl McCaskey who is Scott Hunter's uncle. Seafarers Log �t ' AB Arthur Longuet helps ready Ultramar for, her recent drydocking in JackRonuiiift > -vV •, AB Alex Berlin, a recent graduate of SlU's upgrading program at PIney Point straightens lines. After Maiden Voyage,Ulframaron2nd Trip Round theWorld Largest Ship in -> K' •J Jacksonville S'l Harbor The largest ship to ever enter the Jacksonville harbor, the 895-foot SlU-contracted Ultramar (Westches­ ter Marine) recently called on that ^ port for a guarantee drydocking hy her builders, a service similar to a car's 1,000 mile^checkup. € •-H Chief Steward Joseph Pitella, like flie rest of flie ship's crew, couldn't be happier with his new ship. One of the Ultramar'5 original crewmembers. Brother Pitella said, when inter­ viewed in his modem galley, *Tve waited years and years for a sh^ like this." Having just completed her maiden voyage around the world, the 80,500ton oil, ore, hnlk carrier spent two weeks in drydock during the general checkup, and then sailed for Norfolk to take on a load of coal. SIU veteran Joseph Pitella; chief steward aboard the Ultramar, prepares lunch in his modern galley. ,•1 After delivering toe coal to Yoko. hama, toe Ultramar sailed for Aus­ tralia, where she will take on ore bound for Rotterdam. The view forward from the bridge of the 895-foot Ultramar. ^ 'I ti . • • \A : ' • K " f •^ J.V ifiTman'^^checkr'lifeioa^ The Ultramar's deck gang takes a coffee break. They are (I. to r.) Barney Swearlngen, recertified bosun; Walter Wright. AB; Page 13 July 1974 :7:,: '^,1 \ �::*•-: \f^ ,. //;-4- Young Seafarer Performs 'An Act of Courage' ASHORE • -rhs-Baton Rouge, La. SIU vice president Lindsey J. Williams was honored at the Louisiana AFLCIO 19th Annual Convention on Apr. 9 getting the award of excellence from Victor Bussie, state president of the AFL-CIO. Taking part in the ceremonies were Sen. Russell B. Long and Rep. Corinne C.*"Lindy" Boggs, both of Louisiana; Sen. Lloyd Bcntsen, Jr. of Texas and Gov. Edwin W. Ed-wards of Louisiana. The award to Lindsey Williams said: "The Louisiana AFL-CIO 19th Annual Convention proudly presents this award of excellence to Lindsey J. Williams for inspiring an entirely new dimen­ sion in the relationship between organized labor and the public of Greater New Orleans AFLCIO area. His unique concept in setting up a system of selecting political candidates who would prove faithful to workers as well as bring honor to their community has earned him universal respect in the seats of Govern­ ment and throughout the body public. It is a tribute to this untiring champion of workers that he devoted so much of his life to give to civic and public affairs while still carrying on his enormous responsibilities as vice president of the Seafarers International Union and his obligations to the maritime groups within his jurisdiction. For many years he has played an important role in the leader­ ship of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO impervious to opposition and dis­ dainful to adversity. This dedicated man has remained steadfast where lesser men would have surrendered. He is a private part of the great organization of^ Seafarers of which he leads in this area and is always a dependable fighter for the great body of AFLCIO workers throughout Louisiana." "mi Piney Point The U.S. Maritime Administration has notified the HLSS that a Soviet mari­ time delegation from the U.S.-USSR Cultural and Technical Exchange Pro­ gram is expected to visit the school sometime after July 15, * * * Recertified Bosun Earl McCaskey's nephew, Scott Hunter, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, spoke to the trainees last month about his football career. He also answered questions on the use and problems of drugs. .4 Haskell, Tex. One of the SIU's five 1974 scholarship winners, William Scott McDonald, a graduate of Cooper High School, Abilene, Tex., had his picture and story of his award in the local newspaper here, the Free-Press. He's the son of Seafarer William Jackson McDonald and Marticia McDonald and the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Scott of Haskell. \>l if New York Thirty-four years of North Atlantic station weather patrols by the U.S. Coast Guard ended June 30 when the cutter Morgenthau sailed away from Station Bravo between Labrador and the southern tip of Greenland. The only remaining Pacific station. Station November, between San Fran­ cisco and Hawaii, was also decommissioned on the same date. Today's faster and higher flying airfcraft equipped with sophisticated navi­ gational gear plus weather satellites have reduced the need for weather ships, ^e Coast Guard says. Weather Station Hotel 250 miles northwest of Norfolk is not a part of the ocean station system and will continue to operate. A cutter mans the station from August to mid-April sending out advance weather data on winter storms and hurricanes heading for the Eastern Seaboard. Eleven of the Coast Guard's 21 East Coast weather ships have been deccnnmissioned. Bravo will be the fourth station phased out in a year. Stations Delta, Echo and Charlie were axed last year. m "i'-, Pv •. ' _r iV. Itr: /> ii^v •'4i!.-, W- . ;^^.. New Orleans For the second straight year, the SlU-cOntracted Delta Steamship Line has won the National Safety Council's annual award for the lowest fleet injury rate in±eU.S. Brooklyn, N.Y. The SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Corp. of Mobile will rim their LASH ships from Piers 6 and 7 here. The new 893-feet long LASH ships are the SS Robert E. Lee, SS Stonewall Jackson and the SS Sam Houston. They will carry 89 barges each to the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Balboa, Panama Canal Zone Sea-Land Service, Inc. has put into operation a 30-ton, 150-foot container handling gantry crane on Dock 7 in the terminal area here. The crane was carried from Puerto Rico to replace a steam crane. f."' I P 5 Exhibiting courage and the ability to act decisively in a life and death situa­ tion, OS Philip Haring, Jr., a recent Harry Lundeberg graduate, risked his life to save ah injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. For his quick and courageous action, Brother Haring has been commended to the U.S. Maritime Administration by his chief mate on the Sea-Land Market. On May 2, the Sea-Land Market was. weathering a gale in the North Atlantic when Ordinary Seamen Haring and Jan Prins, Jr., another recent HLS gradu­ ate, left tiieir quarters to go aft to the messhall via a tunnel on the starboard side. They had stopped by an entranceway to look at the sea when Brother Prins noticed a lifering adrift and went on deck to retrieve it. At that instant, a heavy boarding sea hit Brother Prins and carried him aft, breaking his ann, fracturing a rib and puncturing a lung. Seafarer Haring, waiting hack in the entranceway, saw the sea hit Brother Prins, and thinking he had been washed overboard, ran to the messhall shouting "Man overboard!" He then ran back to the entranceway. Looking aft, he saw Brother Prins hanging to the bulwark, half overboard and half aboard. With­ out hesitating. Seafarer Haring ran out, pulled Prins aboard and brought him back to the entranceway. Just as he laid Brother Pruri down on the deck within the entranceway, another sea hit the same area. Had Hair­ ing not acted as quickly as he had, this second sea would surely have carried Prins completely overboard. I f" i ' 4-1 "i* Seafarer Phil Haring poinls out area where Brother Jan Prins was almost washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. Commended to the U.S. Mari­ time Administration for the quick and courageous action that saved the life of his fellow Seafarer, Brother Haring risked his own life to pull Seafarer Prins to safety. •'"H;-' -, -.;,. • ' •; .r®i • • •[' • The chief mate aboard the Sea-Land Market, Richard Hawkins, was so im­ pressed with the actions of both HLS graduates, he drafted a letter of com­ mendation. Entitled "An Act of Zieal, An Act.of Courage", the letter was cosigned by the captain, J. Robertson, and sent to the U.S. Maritime Adminis­ tration in Washington, D.C. Of Seafarer Jan Prins' "act of zeal". Chief Mate Hawkins wrote: "Perhaps it was foolhardy of Prins to go after the lifering, however to him, he saw a wrong that must be put right. Seamen have been ridiculed so many times for lack of loyalty, no spirit, here in one second was a pure act that disproves ahy such scorn." Calling on MARAD to recognize and commend Brother Haring for his "act of courage", the letter continues: "Mr. Haring's actiops in going to the rescue of Prins too could also be called foolhardy, but of such actions it seems as though one rises to the situation. With no hesitation he went to his aid." The mate's letter praising the two SIU members ends: "With this type of men the American Merchant Marine will always stay way ahead of whoever is in second place. I for one am cer­ tainly proud of them." After being hospitalized in Rotter­ dam, the Sea-Land Market's destina­ tion, Jan Prins was repatriated and is reported to be recovering quickly from his injuries. Despite his near fatal ex­ perience, Brother Prins plans to ship out as soon as he has recovered. Seafarer Haring, after payolBl in Eliz­ abeth, N.J. in June, ship|$ed out aboard the Sea-Land Market again, and is headed for Rotterdam. SeafarerHoS �-, r- . .1 • ., USNS Millicoma • The Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) at sea. Her SlU crew was recently commended by U.S. Naval observers for its performance during a refueling at sea drill. Overseas Alice Crew Receives Praise For Refueling at Sea The crew of the SlU-manned Over­ seas Alice (Maritime Overseas) was praised by Captain Robert Johnson, master of the ship, naval observers aboard the USS Mispillion and the vicepresident c/L Maritime Overseas for its performance during a complicated refueUng-at-se^ drill recently. Despite moderately heavy seas, the crew rigged two stations alward the Mispillion, and then unrigged the aft station under a simulated emergency breakaway, without difficulty. The U.S. naval observers, impressed with SIU crew's ability to carry out this diffidilt maneuver under adverse weather conditions, sent the crew a telex message stating that the "Mispillion has conducted fueling at sea operations with four MSG chartered vessels and 55 Overseas Alice was the best to date." The telex also praised the Overseas Alice and her crew for remaining on a steady course and speed, despite the heavy seas, thereby facilitating station keeping. Unable to find a single major safety violation, the naval observers further singled out the Overseas Alice as "the only MSG chartered tanker whose deck hands, without exception remained completely outfitted through the exer­ cise." At the following weekly shipboard meeting. Captain Jphnston, master of the Overseas Alice, further commended the crew and read a letter from the vicepresident of Maritime Overseas praising the officers and crew for a job well done. Ami Bjornsson Works His Way Up from OS to Master f: As a yoimg man, former SIU member Ami Bjornsson decided to make ^ the merchant marine his career; and now—30 years after he first shipped out—he has taken Us first command. Truly a self-made man, Brother Bjornsson has worked his way up from OS to captain, and will sail as master of the Manati (Berwind Lines), an SIU of Puerto Rico contracted feeder sUp that operates between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Captain Bjornsson, a native of Ice­ land, first went to sea as a herring fish­ erman during school vacations at the age of 13. In 1944, 16-years old and 6'2" tall, he sUpped out as an OS from Reykjavik on the Yemasea, part of an Allied convoy bound fpr Scotland and New York. In 1945, upgraded to AB, Seafarer Bjornsson began sailing with the SIU. An active Union member as well as sailor. Brother Bjornsson walked the SIU picket lines in 1961 during the Robin Line beef. Later, he served for five years as one of the first lifeboat and deck instructors at the old Harry Lundeberg School in Brooklyn. Experienced in sailing all types of ships, Capt. Bjornsson put his knowl­ edge of sailing vessels to good lise as an instructor at HLS and helped sail the 135-fopt schooner Dana, the 64foot yawl Manitou and the 38-foot sloop Hi Doll from various ports to Piney Point. In 1969, Capt. Bjornsson took, ad- Seafarer Lawrence Parker, an AB aboard the SlU-contracted tanker USNS Millicoma (Hudson Waterways) engaged in the Navy's Charger Log IV re­ fueling operations, received a "well done" commendation letter from the ship's master, Capt. William H. Barrett, Jr. on May 12 in Rota, Spain. The letter read; "It is not often and it gives me pleasure to be able to do so, to recommend to anyone the above designated seaman (Parker) without qualification whatso­ ever. He is a gentleman. He is a capable able-seaman and is one of the finest helmsmen I have ever known. This skill was demonstrated to perfection during a recent refueling-at-sea operation with the USS Canisteo in the Mediterranean Sea." A ship-to-shore radiogram on May 1 from the USS Canisteo to the master of the USNS Millicoma said in part"... commenced consol first light Apr. 29 ... approach alongside... first shot line over at 6:24 a.m first rig connected at 6:35 a.m.... During refueling a 30 degree course change was executed at 10:15 a.m.... There were no problems encountered during the maneuver.... Consol was completed at 12:53 p.m. Millicoma personnel were well prepared and performed in a highly professional manner. The passing and retrieving of fueling rigs was conducted smoothly and with a high degree of safety although the fuel transfer (1,216,870 gallons) was conducted expeditiously All communications while alongside were by sound-powered phones with excellent results ... consider briefing of Millicoma personnel for this .. . primarily re­ sponsible for efficiency of operations ..." SS A4cf(ee Sons For the first time in the 18 years of the National Ship Safety Achievement Awards Contest competition, a Great Lakes vessel, the SlU-manned 55 McKee Sons (American Steamship) has been cited for her rescue of six persons in Lake Huron on Christmas Day 1973. The 633-foot self-unloader out of Buffalo received an award of merit from the marine section of the National Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. 55 Roger M. Kyes Making her first port of call in mid-June was the newly built SlU-contracted ore carrier 55 Roger M. Kyes (American Steamship) which self-unloaded her cargo of 26,000 tons of iron ore pellets at the Pittsburgh and Conneaut (Ohio) Dock. Later she headed for her home port of Detroit afthe head of the Lakes. '• h' 55 Ultramar The 75,000-ton OBO 55 Ultramar (Westchester Marine) carried 15,000 tons of coal late this month from Hay Point, Australia to Europe. SSUltrasea This month the OBO 55 Utrasea (Westchester Marine) carried 30,000 tons of ore frpm Gove, Australia to Rotterdam. 55 Yellowstone The 55 Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) this month sailed from the Gulf of Mexico to Conakry, Guinea, carrying 2,275 tons of wheat flour and 10,000 tons of com. 55 Delta Paraguay This Delta Line vessel carried an unusual on-deck cargo last month, a water taxi called the Sirene built in New Orleans for the Union des Remorqueurs of Dakar, Senegal on Africa's west coast. The 63-foot, 33-ton boat was lowered over the side to head ashore. She will carry men and equipment to offshore oil drilling platforms. -AmiiBjonissoii vantage of the upgrading opportunities offered by the SIU and MEBA District 2 and by July of 1969, he had obtained his second mate's license. Now, five years after becoming a li­ censed crewmember and 30 years after he first began sailing. Ami Bjornsson has reached the top of his chosen pro­ fession and taken his first command. In the best tradition of free enterprise, Capt. Bjornsson has been free to rise as high as his ability and drive will take him. And in the best tradition of trade unionism, the SIU has been able to offer anotiier one of its members thetraining opportunities and support he needs to reach his professional goals. July 1974 ' •'V: - •. Page 15 •- i i. �1't-. .um <11: •^: •',i'i.''^<r'r'. ' 'Muf'' " •Sr . . WHAT IS SPAD? SPAD — Seafarers Political Activity Donation — is the political energy that powers tfie SlU's drive for jobs and job security. It is the only means for Seafarers to make their voices heard on legislative matters that directly affect their livelihood. SPAD is a Political Activity Fund made up from the voluntary donation of SlU members, ft is a separate and segregated fund estab­ lished to further the. political, social, economic and trade union interests of Seafarers — and to promote the American Merchant Marine to provide job opportunities for American seamen. HOW DOES SPAD WORK? f| SPADIS VOLUNTARY ^ •> ' • l-'i. • •f' , . rf J • mm m. : "ill All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. No contributions may be solicited or received brcause of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal or as a condition of employment or membership in the SlU, or threats of such action. All members who contribute to SPAD receive an official receipt If any member feels he has been forced or threatened to contfibute, he should notify the SlU or SPAD and demand ah investigation and refund if his donation was involuntary. SPAD IS UNITY • SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elec­ tive office. Through the support of political candidates whose philosophies and political programs are consistent with Seafarers we may attain laws which promote Seafarers' economic, social, political and trade union objectives — and protect the jobs and job security of American seamen. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE b4. ' Irl. . . "• • You can participate in this program through your voluntary donations to SPAD. Through your purchase of a SPAD Certificate you are joining with your shipmates and SlU brothers in working effectively toward building a healthier maritime industry which will provide greater job security for all American Seamen. Seamen are the most federally regulated workers in America and the maritime industry itself is subject to the regulations and laws of more federal agencies and Congressional committees than any other national industry. In no other industry is participation in political action more urgently needed than in maritime. The strength of the SlU has always been in our unity — and our unity in Political Action is through our support of SPAD. Politics Is Porkchops is more than a slogan to Seafarers — it is"^ an understanding that only through effective Political Action will we protect what we have.and build for our future. ; f 'I S ' ^. ' ' -If Addrvu llrVli; -< - ^ SPAD WORKSI -v SPAD does work to provide jobs and job security for Seafarers. The Political Action of the SlU was directly responsible for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This Act is building new. ships for a revitalized American Merchant Marine. The Political Action of the SlU is carrying the tight for more cargo for American-flag ships. It was through our Political Action that American ships are carrying U.S. grain to Russia - Jobs for American seamen. It is through our Political Action that we are leading the fight to have American-flag ships carry a substantial portion of the nation's oil imports — more jobs for American seamen. The Political Action of the SlU is fighting against attacks on the Jones Act which protects our domestic shipping for U.S.-flag ships job protection for American seamen. The Political Action of the SlU has saved the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital system — health protection for American seamen. ^ f Slertptordpf Sotldlor 1974 v'/ iy.-y.yfl-'Tfy,..' , , ''4 f •l ,..S- -S'-iV • . C«y- (ftlomtl 1?^ I -•• rfc:.SKV-•_ : .v.. • )!:/!'i.f: iro^Konomic ' 'y •\ ••v. CA copy a* otP rworl rilod wUb tbt opproprieio jupervtsory officor it fof orill Ml w«fl«bM for •unum frOM IfM SupoftntondOM of OocumonU, U.S. Qovoritmortt Prlntint Offict, Wttninfion, Q.C. • • - ... SUPPORT SPAD FOR B 10001 i- • - '• \ SPAD is the unity of Seafarers in the continuing struggle to promote a strong and comjDetitive American Merchant Marine which will provide greater job opportunities and job protection for American seamen. SP^ MPPPm snd centrlftu(i» to »oiil)cM Mnwa«t« fot AiiTMU^^^fniVn vofuMAry. No COAUibu^ m»jf b« tollcltM or rMNM MCNIH Of roTM. ^ dtKrim»fl«tion. fiO«nci«l figrlMi. Of trtroot of wcti COMUCI, or «> • conoHion of mombennwm tn« Union (SiUNA ACLIWO) or of omMoymonL.lf • contribuOeO n maOa by roMon of tn« oboyo imprepor conduct, noufy th* SMfofon ynhnn w SPAD «t tn« joo^ c«n«rt«d m«N witnjMfrtrty doy» of ibo canti>buiion for t-ij ,4 ,• warn NUTioi uiimr munn ContfRNitofs Nam* . mf ! I:i"f' li-hA •• �SPAD: Key to Political Clout '•'I Vf -k i'4:. 'j'.»' r'^-\ •r""4:V-:V; V ^ At the end of World War 11, this coun­ try commanded the largest, newest, most efficient and competitive merchant ma­ rine in the world. However, through corporate business deals which transferred hundreds of American ships to foreign-flag registry, and an almost disgraceful governmental neglect, the U.S. merchant marine slowly lost its competitive edge on the high seas and the industry as a whole fell into a se­ rious state of decline. So serious was this decline, that several years ago a report showed that the U.S., in little more than a score of years, had slipped from world dominance in mer­ chant shipping to a poor seventh place, falling behind Liberia, Japan, England, Norway, Russia and Greece. And, an­ other report showed that the U.S. now commanded the world's largest idle fleet. However, through the continuing ef­ forts of the SIU to make our nation's leg­ islators aware of the vital importance of a health)^ competitive merchant marine, the U.S. maritime industry is steadily re­ building, and is on the threshold of again regaining its previous worldwide position. The SIU has been successful in spear­ heading the legislative fight to revitalize the maritime industry for one very basic reason—the voluntary contributions of an involved SIU membership to SPAD. (See pages 16 and 17 of this issue) SPAD has provided the SIU with ffie invaluable tools to build a political appa­ ratus in Washington, D.C. that has paid off for everyone involved in the U.S. maritime industry. Let us look at some of our victories. Four years ago, the SIU, backed by the ' political strength of SPAD, was at the fpj Page 18 chant Marine Act of 1970, the most sig­ nificant piece of maritime legislation to be passed in ndarly 40 years. As a direct result of this Act, the U.S. shipbuilding industry is now in the middle of its greatest boom in the history of peacetime America. And, Seafarers are already manning many of the vessels built under this program. Again backed by SPAD in late 1972, the SIU was successful in getting the gov­ ernment to sign a bilateralshipping agree­ ment with the USSR for the Russian grain-oil run. Presently, 50 SlU-contracted vessels, which might otherwise be laid up, are involved in this run. In November of .1973, the road was finally cleared for the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which when com­ plete will mean hundres of jobs for Seafarers. The SIU again le the fight. Also in that month, the USPHS hos­ pital system was save from extinction through the efforts of the SIU. Our fight to revitalize the U.S. mer­ chant marine, and to protwt the job se­ curity of our members, is a continuing one. We must not only work to achieve new successes, but we must fight to maintain those we haVe already won. We are presently involved in two major battles—the final enactment of the oil imports bill, and the continued protection of the Jones Act—^which will shape the future of our industry. We are confident that we will be suc­ cessful in both, but we can only continue to fight through our members' strong par­ ticipation in SPAD. For Seafarers, SPAD means jobs and job security:, so support it—it supportsu, you., - JeafarersUg i . . •• 5- �John Penn Committee Philadelphia Committee •wv --"4 J * yA nv ''A _y::f v •. . -^SK, .If '• fie SlU-contracted John Penn, operated by Waterman, paid off last month [n Brooklyn, N.Y. Committee members, seated clockwise from the left, are: steve Senteney, educational director; Julius Kotan, steward delegate; Arnold Eckhert, ship's chairman; Edward Ryan, engine delegate, and Jerry Corelli, jeck delegate. Standing right is Anthony Freeman, secretary-reporter. The John Penn is on the Far East run. The containership P/i/Vade/ph/a, operated by Sea-Land, paid off in the port of Seattle late last May after completing a coastwise run to Alaska. Ship's com­ mittee members are, seated from the left: Clyde Miller, ship's chairman; Hubert Martin, educational director; Bjarne Jensen, engine delegate, and George Hair, secretary-reporter. Standing from the left are: Jim Downey, deck delegate, and Donald Kink, steward-delegate. The 497-foot long Philadelphia is powered by 9,900 horses and carries 360 containers. Calmar Committee Galveston Committee I t t. r ?!. ' i? ^v%.- -• t' •"' V t' S- Recertified Bosun Denis l\/lanning, left, graduated from the Bosun Recertification Program last September and is now aboard the SlU-manned containership Galveston. Photo was taken at the ship's most recent payoff in the port of Seattle. Committee members are, from the left: Manning, ship's chairman; John Sullivan, engine delegate; Gus Skendelas, secretary reporter; Oscat' Sorenson, steward delegate, and Walter Rogers, deck delegate. The 497-foot long containership, converted in March 1969 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, carries up to 360 containers on its coastwise run to Alaska. Mt. Washington Committee Recertified Bosun James Baudoin, left, is now sailing aboard the SlU-contracted tanker Mount Washington. Photo was taken topside aboard the tanker in the port of Yokohama. Ship's committee members are, from the left: J. Baudoin, ship's chairman; N. O, Huff, deck delegate; Chuck Galbraith, edu­ cational director; Cyril Grab, engine delegate; William Autry, secretaryreporter, and Jose Santiago, steward delegate. The Mount Washingtc.i, pre­ viously on the Far East run is switching to the Persian Gulf run. Juiy 1974 Recertified Bosun Morton Kerngood, a participant in the November class of the Bosun Recertification Program, is now working the bosun's job aboard the SlU-contracted freightship Calmar. Photo was taken at the ship's most recent payoff at the Pennwood Wharf in Sparrows Point, Md. Ship's Com.mittee members are, rear from the left: Kerngood, ship's chairman; Claude, Garnett, Jr., secretary-reporter, and J. V. Rooms, steward delegate. Seated front, from the left are: Roland Muir, engine delegate; William O'Brien, deck delegate, and Julian Lopez, educational director. Long Lines Committee With a full size portrait of their unique vessel in the background, the ship's committee aboard the 511-foot cable ship Long Lines take time out for a photo in the crew's mess in the port of Yokohama. They are, seated rear from the left: Herb Libby, ship's chairman; Ted Williams, educational director; John Smith, cable department delegate; A1 Valente, watch department delegate ah'd Charles Shaw, engine delegate. Seated front, from the left are: Ira Brown, secretary-reporter, and Ralph Trotman, steward delegate. The $99 million vessel is crewed by 90 officers and unlicensed men, and stores as much as 1,000 nautical miles of telephone cable in her three cable tanks. Page 19 ^• �.•»;• f/ jpK M r New SIU Pensioners in * Ifl " ^ .-^.:.w;. ..V..-.* ' :'^^'. If —WiHisjn J. Doyle, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as . an AB. Brother Doyle walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and is an Army veteran of World War II. Bom in Wisconsin, he is now a resident of Slidell, La. with his wife, Evelyn and son, William J., Jr. • -T Jolin T. Murphy, 75, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an AB. Brother Murphy was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962 and is an Army veteran of World War I. He is a native of Bruley, Newfoundland, Canada, and is now a resident of Syosett, L.I., N.Y. Roy E. Curtis, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sail­ ing in the engine department. Broth­ er Curtis is a native of Georgetown, Tex. and is now a resident of Port Arthur; Tex. •i • ' Nicholas Goresh, 62, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of jBaltimore sailing in, the steward department. Brother Goresh was bora in Penn­ sylvania and is now a resident of Newark, N.J. with his wife, Julia. Isaak Bouzin, 64, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a bosun. Brother Bouzin is a wounded Army Purple Heart medal veteran of World War II. He did picket duty in the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and attended a 1970 Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. A native of Russia, he is now a resident of Chicago with his wife, Lee. Steve O. Bernaldes, 72, joined the Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1960 sailing in the steward department. Brother Bernaldes was bora in the Philippines and is now a resident of Wilmington. j:' /c/. Archibald R. Vdkerls, 55, joinbd the Union in the port of New Ybrkin 1954 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Volkerts is a native of Dutch Guiana, South America, and is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Evelyn. Anders I. EUingsen, 60, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif., sailing as an electrician. Brother EUingsen attended a Crews Conference workshop at Piney Point in 1971. He was bora in Oslo, Nor­ way and is now a resident of Mobile wi& his wife, Rosina. Curtis S. Wainwright, 52, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans I in 1954 sailing in the engine depart^ nient. Brother Wainwright is a Navy j veteran of World War II. Bora in Jacksonville, Fla., he is now a resi­ dent of Westwego, La. with his wife, Edna. Frank E. May, 56, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Brother May was bora in Springdale Twshp., Mich., and is now a resident of Frankfort with his wife, Zelda. James Kalogrides, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Kalogrides had sailed for 42 years. Bora in Greece, he is now a resident of Jersey City, N.J. with his wife, Frangeska. Edward L. Poe, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile saUing in the steward department. Brother Poe is a native of Mobile and is now a resident of New Or­ leans. Cruz Negron, 53, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Negron did picket duty in he N.Y. Harbor strikes of 1946, 1961 and 1962. Bora in Puerto Rieo, he is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife. Carmen. John M. Thompson, 65, joine^ the Union in the port of New York in 1950 saUing as a chief electrieian. Brother Thompson served picket duty in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Bora in Utah, he is now a resident of Portland, Ore. Tihurcio C. Ihabao, 85, joined the Union in 1938 sailing in the steward department. Brother Ibabab was bora in the Philippines and is now a resident of Daly City, Calif. William Nuttal, 68, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the steward department. Bro­ ther Nuttal was born in Manila, the Philippines, and is now a resident of San Francisco. Edward E. Edinger, 55, joined the Union in the port of Savannah in 1955. He had been sailing as a chief steward for 34. years. Brother Edinger attended a Crews Confer­ ence at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. A native of Ohio, he is now a resident of Phoenix, Ariz. , Thomas C. BaUard, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in both the steward and engine departments. He had been sailing since 1926. Brother Ballard is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in Alabama, he is now a resident of Houston wi^ his wife, Ruth. William F. Garrlty, 63, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Garrity is a native of New Orleans and is now a resident of Chalmette, La. with his wife, Antionette. George W. Owen, Jr., 50, . joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Owen is a Navy veteran of World War II. Born in-Elizabeth City County, Va., he is now a resident of Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Minnie. Thomas Lynch Committee lEMBQISHIPIEETlNe? SGHBIULE Port Deep Sea Date ' " • • • 4 f. Recertified Bosun Richard Wardlaw, center rear, wearing the traditional white cap of the Seafarers, is on his first ship, the Thomas Lynch, since compfeting the SlU's Bosun Recertification Program. Photo was taken at the ship's most rafcent payoff at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Ship's committee members are, seated rear from the left: Theodore Humal, educational direcior; R. Wardlaw, ship's chairman, and C. E. Pryor, deck delegate. Seated front, from the left are: J. W. Sanders, secretary reporter; Troy Smith, engine delegate, and Ver­ non Barfield, steward delegate. The Thomas Lynch is on the Far East run. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. T'OOp mV. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. " *• J Page 20 •> -v.,' 1. UIW New York ... ..Aug. 5... . 2:30 p.m." .... . 5:00 p.m. ..;.., .. Philadetphia . .. Aug. 6... . 2:30 p.m. ...,.., 5:00 p.m. ....... . Baltimore ... .. Aug. 7... . 2".30 p.ni, ..,,:.... .5:00 p.m. ...... . . y Norfolk ..... ..Aug. 8... p'.. •. 5:00 p.m. ...... . . Detroit ...... ..Aug. 9... . 2:30 p.m. .... """ ' •••••• r-r. .. . . ;... 5:00 p.m. .._.... Aug. 12... Houston ..... . .Aug. 12.... 2:30 p.m. ........ 5:00 p.m. . . .•-... . . New Orleans . ... Aug. 13... . 2:30 p.m. ..... ... . 5:00 p.m ^ Mobile ...... .. Aug. 14... . 2:30 p.m. ........ 5:00p.m. San Francisco .. Aug. 15... . 2:30 p.m. .... •• • Columbus ... • """ • •. • • • • • .. Chicago . . ... .. Aug. 13... • • • • » .... 5:00 p.m. ...... • • Port Arthur . .. Aug. 13... • • . ^# .... 5:00i).m. ...... • * Buffajo i. Aug. 14.. • , '. • • • 1.... 5:00p.iri. ...... • • . St. Louis ,. i.. . . Aug. 15... • • • • • « .... 5.00 p.m. .... ^ * * Cleveland ... .. Aug. 15..; • . . ' ' • • •• • .... 5:00p.m. Jersey City ... .. Aug. 12'... • ... ... 5.00 p.m., • ' • < • — . '• • "•* • « IBU ' • • Seafarers Log • �*5^ TTf New A Book Members Donald Knight Seafarer Donald Knight has been a member of the SIU for seven years. Prior to receiving his full 'A' book, I Seafarer Knight obtained a QMED en\dorsement at the Harry Lundeberg I School. The 38-year old Seafarer is a native of Tampa, Fla. where he ships 1 out and still makes his home. The Seniority Upgrading program I has left me more informed as to how the SIU works. The upgrading Seafarer is §hown every little detail as to how the SIU functions at the top level. There are no places off limits when it comes to informing the upgrading Seafarer about the different plans that the Union has. If a Seafarer has a question about the Welfare plans, it is answered in de­ tail to make sure he leaves the program fully informed. The oflficials at Headquarters are never too busy to take a little time with the Seafarer and answer any questions he may have about the structure of the Union and the programs in which the SIU is involved. I was particularly interested in the many job security programs in which the SIU was involved to keep jobs for the membership. This takes, I have seen, m^y hours of planning and strate^. ' ^ iCis I L / Thomas Galka Five more Seafarers achieved full 'A' Books through the SlU's Seniority Upgrading Program this month and took the oath of obligation at die genei^^iin^^ in N.,Y. Our' edge and understanding of our p iems and bow we must meet them Order to survive. The addition of these five mei bnngs to 99 the number of Se who have had the opportunity to gi fo teach seamen the latest innovations and technology on merchant ships so diat they will be able to effectively miin theion in the future. The ^A' Se­ niority Upgrading Program does just that, and at the same time provides gj^gt^tknpwl- ^ tiated last year.Theirhevrly-ac^uire W Book status also gives them a bet ter choice when they ship out. Oh ffik! {N^e the five new Seafare with fun 'A' Book status teO in the! own words what the program h meant to them. I attended the firefighting school in Bayonne, N.J. I recommend this to all Sea­ farers. As is stressed in the course— once the fear of fire is overcome, it becomes a relatively simple task to com­ bat one, if we act quickly enough—and let's face it, a fire at sea is probably one of the most dangerous things we might ever encounter. The Brooklyn shipyard for me was also an exciting part of the program. I saw work being done on the TT Williamsburgh, the sistership of the recently completed TT Brooklyn. These ships are one of the end results of our SPAD donations. SPAD was, is, and must con­ tinue to be our political weapon in Washington. Passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, eventual passage of the now pending Oil Quota Bill, the Public Health Hospitals remaining open, protecting the Jones Act—these are only a few of the things the SIU has fought for and won for its members and the industry in general—and each and every fellow member can and should be proud, because he knows he played a part in it with SPAD. April, 1973 for his AR ticket. A 24year old native of Wilmington, Del. he now makes his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Brother Bartol ships out of the port of Houston. During my two-week stay at New York I learned quite a lot. Going through the IBM, Welfare, Claims, Control Room, and the Records De­ partment really amazed me. I didn't think there was so much work involved. What interested me most was the Con­ trol Room and the IBM. The computer is some kind of machinery and it saves time. I am glad I had a chance to go to the firefighting school. I learned a lot from the film the instructor showed us as well as the instruction we received on the firefighting field. All the information I received down in Piney Point and in New York, I will pass on to my shipmates. Again I'd like to say I am glad to be a member of the SIU and that we have the best Union. Darry Thomas Seafarer Thomas Galka graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. He returned to Finey Point in 1973 to receive his FOWT endorse­ ment. A native of Philadelphia, the 25year old Seafarer ships from that port and makes his home there. Brother Galka plans to return to Piney Point at the end of this year to obtain a QMED endorsement. While in the "A" Seniority program. Following I, J., Engine id,lVIott,Dedc iiliiih ThoniaSj Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. E., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Biacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine l^rke, Timothy, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck 'oiiklitt, Kevin, Engihe liel, Wadsworth, Enghie vis, William, Deck i)ay, John, Engine « kiss, William, Steward [, Maximo, Engine Sanders Bartol Seafarer Thomas Bartol graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. He returned to Piney Point in are the names and departments of tSai^ Thomas, EnglM Gaiay, Stephen, Deck Garda, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grime.s, M. R., Deck Hart,JRay, Deck Hawker, Patrl^ Haynes, Blake, Engine Carroll, De^ Humasbn, Jon, De^ ^ Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward :icliard,Jr.,e.ngine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine igine Ivey, D. E., Engine Jecfc Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Le^ttejk Kegney, Thomas, Kelley, John, Deck Seafarer Darry Sanders graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. He received his FOWT endorse­ ment in 1970 in New York. A native of Mobile, Ala., the 25-year old Seafarer Serney, Paul, Engine kirkseyi Charles, Engine kittIcsoii,L;Q., Deck ships out of that port and~tnak-es-hishome there. He plans to return to Piney Point for his QMED endorsement. In the time I spent at Headquarters in New York, I went through various phases of the Union operation. I was also shown how Union funds are broken down and how those funds are used. I also found out how important SPAD is. It is the only weapon we have against the people who want to control the maritime unions. SPAD allows us to have a louder voice in the political system of our government and that is the only way we can win this fight. When you contribute you are doing yourself a favor. Finally, I would like to say to those of you who are eligible for any of the upgrading programs offered by the Union to take advantage of them. They are there for you. Thomas Vanyi Seafarer Thomas Vanyi received his Chief Steward's endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in April, 1974. A member of the SIU since 1967, the 31-year old native of Hungary now makes his home in Flushing, N.Y. with his wife Betty and their son. Brother Vanyi ships out of the port of New York. The two weeks that I have spent in New York for my "A" Seniority Up­ grading have been a great experience. I had the opportunity, which I hope everybody will have once, to see how our computer system works, how care­ fully and precise everything is kept. Also, I am very impressed about our Record Department, especially by the job that is performed in keeping every­ thing up-to-date. I also had the chance to participate in the firefighting school in New Jersey, which course I com­ pleted, and believe it is very essential for every member to experience. It would give all of us a better opportunity to be ready when fire emergencies arise. I would like very much to express my thanks to all the personnel who were so helpful and patient in teaching me all of the above mentioned items and many other things which would take too long to explain in writing. Moore, Wiiiiam, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Papageorgion, Dimitrics, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Paiker, Jasoiij Deck ^ Polett:, Pierangelo, Deck kiinc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph,Steward Pieamey, Bert. Engine Lehmaim,. Arthur, Deck Restalno, John, Engine Ripley, William„Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck koback, James,Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Rodriguez, Charies, Epgine Manning, Henry, Steward Sabb,Caldweii, Jr., Engine Sailey, Robert, Jr., Engine Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrcw, Martin, Engine Sanders, Darry. Engine . McCabe, John, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, jj^gine I^Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanter, David, Engine Svohoda, Kvetoslav, Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck. Walker, Marvin, Engine j Wambach, Albert, Wilhelm, Mark, Engjne Wilson, Richard, Ste Wolfe, John, Deck Page 21 July1974 iXl i.-^ ..if -T . xV A:. A h- �Laying Cables in the Pacific,CS. Long Lines Calls at Yokohama 1 J-. laying cable in the Pa!jr::fhe "CaWe Long' L«»«s:: ,e pert el Vokohibia. This 511-fo6t long more than 1,000 nanikai j^ cable ln buge tai^, wbich she can lay while criiistng at seyen or eight ' : ^ -i- (^rrying 00^ Officers and crew, abkrard Ibis yessel^ tlie % 4:& ing nnifine jobs reqoiring alertDiscussing cable loading operations are, from left: John Whiting, cable AB; Mr. Siman, who is an AT&T cable oper­ ator director, and Bosun Kerb LIbby. The 511-foot long Cable Ship Long Lines entering the port of Yokohama. 1: V •; Vantage Horizon Meeting FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlMd Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union 'finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are. posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak,' Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Bourd 275 • 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—-SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by memitership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. , PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any tinie you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. V.::i fs , f- - • A. ' -v.- "r EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Coiisequentiy, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. '• • /f Members of the Vantage Horizon's ship's committee (top) gathered on deck when ship paid off recently after seven months at Newport News, Va. They are (from I. to r.), H. Roberts, engine delegate; B. Turk, educational director; Thomas Reading, deck delegate; G. Tolliver, secretary reporter; J. E. Tanner, ship's chairman, and F. L. Hall, steward delegate. Members participated in ship's meeting (bottom) and were brought up-to-date on legislative action in Washington and other developments affecting the Union. Bosun John Cisiecki (shown in Inset photo), who was participating in the Bosun Recertificatlon Program at the time visited the ship from New YOrk and described the Pro­ gram, emphasizing the importance of contributing to SPAD in order to win our legislative battles. The entire crew donated to the SPAD fund. Hgsn SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION ^ SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force job discrimination, financial reprisal, or. threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contnbuuon for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Su^rt SPAD to protect Md further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarar fecbitimt that aiiy of the above rights ba^ i, i«n violattd, or that he has keen denied Us cvostitHfl fanmcdlate - rtqnested. Seafarers Log • 'Si, �Cbmmittee OK's Oil Bill Continued from Page 3 "T-lt Sltf President Paul Hall—testifying {as tlR final speaker at the hearings— stressed the importance of this legisla[tion to the national security of the United States and to the nation's ecoInomic and environmental concerns. Hall also emphasized that the oil I import legislation would implement the Merchant Marine Act's stated policy of rebuilding the nation's merchant [marii^. Stating that the passage of this cargo legislation is *Hhe logical extension of the sh^nilding pro- Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your.SIU port agent. Richard Selling Please contact the SIU hiring hall in Seattle. Agent is holding mail and a package for you there. Joseph Michael Novotny Your son Michael would like you to [ contact him at 202-628-3544. Charles O. Faircloth Please contact Mrs. Virginia B. Faircloth as soon as possible at 3684 1 Riviera Dr., Slidell, La. 70458, or call ! collect 504-643-1668. William Dnnn, Jr. Please contact Ernest S, Newhall c/o the SS John Tyler, Waterman Steamship Co., 120 Wall St., New York,N.Y. 10005. Joseph Zeloy - Please contact Mrs. Catherine Glidewell as soon as possible at Route 3, Box 94, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. Peter Ucd Please contact Miss Carmela Corbo as soon as possible at 109 Norwood Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14222. gram of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970," Han asserted: '*The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was not intended to he and most not he considered as the only solution to rehuUding flie merchant marine. Since the pas­ sage of that Act, it has become all too apparent that the availability oi cargo is essential to the survival and growth of the merdumt marine." Following is the recorded vote of members of the Senate Commerce Committee on the oil import legis­ lation: 7^ d "Liberty Ships" by John Bunker, published by Naval Institute Press, An­ napolis, Md., 1972, 287 pages. Often overlooked in histories of World War II are the ships and sailors that struggled against heavy enemy resistance to keep the. Allied forces rolling with supplies of "bombs, bullets and beans." "Liberty Ships," written by a former merchant seaman who sailed on two Liberty ships during WW II, fills in the gap with this thorough recounting of the exploits of "the ugly ducklings of World War H" and their crews. Voting Against Norris Cotton CR-N.H.) and James B. Pearson CR-Kan.). Beginning with the simultaneous launching of the first 14 Libertys on Sept. 27, 1941, John Bunker Cwho sailed with the SIU) follows the history of this mass produced, "expendable" ship through each theater of operation. Ship by ship, he records accounts of merchant seamen braving' enemy torpedoes, air attacks, heavy seas and boredom in the Atlantic, Persian Gulf, Pacific, Mediterranean, and on the Normandy invasion and Murmansk run. He also includes accounts of some of the several hundred unlucky Liberty ships sunk or destroyed by enemy attacks, bad weather and in a few cases, poor construction. And there are fascinating .stories of weeks spent in lifeboats that read like sea fiction, but are actually drawn from diaries kept by crewmembers. To balance the picture, there are accounts of greatly outgunned merchant seamen shooting down enemy planes, sinking subs, gunning down torpedoes headed for their ships, and even one account of a Liberty sinking a 4,800-ton German raider. But as anyone who sailed a Liberty during the war knows, life on board was not all attack and counterattack. Mr. Bunker, always the accurate historian, quotes terse log entries that record fights stemming from shipboard monotony and anonymous ditties complaining of long months waiting to unload and the lack of battle action. .The inevitable comic confusion that always surrounds military operations doesn't escape his attention either, and there are stories of Liberty sMps roaming the South Pacific, unable to find anyone to accept their cargo. Not Voting Howard H. Baker, Jr. CR-Tenn.) and Robert P. Grifl&n CR-Mich.). Full of good sea stories about the Libertys, this straightforward and well re­ searched book is always interesting. It includes over a dozen photos, detailed plans of one of the Libertys and a complete numerical and alphabetical listing of the more than 2,700 Liberty ships built. Voting For Chairman Warren D. Magnuson CDWash.); Russell B. Long (D-La.), Chairman of the Merchant Marine Subconunittee; John O. Pastore (DR.I.); Vance Hartke (D-Ind.); Phillip A. Hart (D-Mich.); Howard W. Can­ non (D-Nev.); Frank E. Moss CDUtah); Ernest P. Hollings CD-S.C.); Daniel K. Inouyc CD-Hawaii); John V. Tunney CD-Calif.); Adlai E. Steven­ son, III CD-IU.); Marlow W. Cook CRKy.); Ted Stevens CR-Alaska); and J. Glenn Beall, Jr. CR-Md.). Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid May 23-June 26,1974 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ~ ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical 1. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical .....; ' . .TV. . .... PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras •• Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions — ...... Special Equipment ^)cntal Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ \ ; Total Seafarers Pension Plan ............ .. •" ; . : Total Seafarers Vacation Plan .........,. > Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount YEAR TO DATE 20 433 212 22 7 7,937 1 192 68 94 4,662 2,046 97 26 45.804 10 1,323 210 540 83 154 26 5 129 MONTH TO DATE 47,330.46 433.00 636.00 2,809.94 591.00 63,496.00 340.00 4,549.28 2,723.50 $ 259,795.88 4,662.00 6,138.00 14,308.55 2,634.00 366,432.00 2,901.40 30,234.35 9,893.60 2,682 419 769 141 20 921 112,376.61 2,734.04 20,554.60 • 6,600.00 236.50 2,913.92 554,321.02 13,104.28 98,621.95 36,559.75 1,353.65 19,787.25 69 937 734 82 . 276 4 18 4 9,163 39,000.00 40,352.85 4,720.06 1,915.00 1,371.49 —^ 423.66 250.00 12,618.50 202,000.00 176,016.84 27,929.13 11,332.25 7,433.58 305.75 4,349.86 828.54 67,149.90 1 60 364.62 20,636.72 12,102 2,214 1,271 15,587 70,571 11,001 6,699 88,271 369,341.03 535,169.00 643.097.27 $1,547,607.30 1,938,730.25 2,651,268.50 3,631,473.88 $8v221,472.63 ' s $ YEAR TO DATE ' ' 13 187 14L 14 40 — 4 1 1,872 \ P4ge23 July 1974 t' ?. 5^ �ri.-- r\ r4.: ••:. „•'. • v"'V «ISPAYCH1RS REPORT JUNE 1-30, 1974 TOTAL RE6ISTEREO AHOromw A CIBMB CIMSC REGISTERED ON BEACH Alt Groups CtossA CtMsB CIMSC TOTAL SHIPPED ANSroups A OMSB CtoMC DECK DEPARTMENT - . '"'V - '• -i-. • '' , -J.' '• -t ':•/= Wr'' • •. • v- Boston 6'* «'*V« • * • New York ......... Philadelphia Baltimore ........ Norfolk ' Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco ...... Wilmington Seattle . Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort Chicago : • ••••••••••••••• Totals • ••••••••••••••• Port Boston •',f ,•*••• ,. "l ir'" :. i :' • .-•* 1 5 99 17 55 20 7 28 78 .38 57 32 11 76 0 2 3 3 2 11 7 8 4 582 2 15 3 8 3 4 3 18 5 13 11 10 0 20 0 4 0 0 2 1 2 1 2 127 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 1 3 0 1 20 0 90 8 38 11 4 25 47 19 51 12 9 12 59 0 2 1 2 2 17 11 3 4 437 2 38 6 11 4 1 8 28 15 27 11 21 6 27 0 1 1 1 3 2 4 0 1 218 0 5 0 1 0 . New York Philadelphia ...... Baltimore. ...... .•• j. Nortoik ................... .f......... Tampa ............................ Mobile ' . New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico Houston :... Piney Point Yokohama ..... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort .•...'. Chicago Totals .............................. • 8 38 4"' 12 6 .a.,.......' Houston . Piney Point Yokohama .... Alpena .......... Buffalo ............. Cleveland i Detroit Duiuth Frankfort ..... Chicago Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk.. Tampa ..... v k^obile ............................ New Orleans '. Jacksonville San Francisco — Wilmington Seattle.. Fuerto Rico Houston ; Piney Point i...... !•.•. . • • 4 37 4 12 10 9 7 43 9 10 7 16 3 38 4 1 2 2 7 8 6 1 2 242 8 158 23 79 27 8 59 104 50 110 25 55 16 139 0 2 4 2 6 16 5 6 6 908 3 27 4 8 6 1 7 6 7 24 18 19 2 28 0 4 0 -2 1 _ 3 3 1 1 175 2 ' 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 5 0 3 4 0 1 0 6 2 3 34 1 128 11 55 19 2 43 78 20 71 18 25 19 89 0 1 2 4 2 24 7 2 0 621 2 52 8 18 7 2 15 24 8 27 16 17 6 34 0 4 2 1 1 - 5 4 0 1 264 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 4 2 1 2 6 0 8 40 5 74 8 22 12 0 36 45 20 58 11 22 13 74 0 2 0. 1 1 3 3 0 0 310 1 16 1 2 2 1 3 6 5 32 7 5 1 13 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 89 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 3 159 21 47 i 35. .19 2 i 2 39 i 17 52 42 i 19 83 i 29 18 i 5 19 i 13 33 1 23 66 i 24 4 1 0 2 1 1 5 1 5 5 5 i 5 14 1 25 14 1 5 5 i 15 4 1 4 • 355 661 2,194 1,189 10 83 4 13 9 2 0 16 14 15 0 4 4 65 0 9 65 34 21 88 46 21 40 563 646 1 6 1 5 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 4 2 11 10 12 2 3 70 ENGINE DEPARTMENT i Port Boston a..'....... New York ....... i.. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa .' Mobile New Orleans ...........,. Jacksonville .......... San Francisco Wilmington Seattle "'. 'V- .•, ^ 1 86 5 29 16 10 20 61 33 31 14 20 7 67 0 2 3 . 5 2 21 12 11 6 462 Yokohama ..... Alpena Buffalo -. Cleveland Detroit .......................^..... Duiuth .... Frankfort Chicago .......a.............,.....'. Totals Totals AllDepts 16 24 5 9 0 0 0 4 1 2 3 6 0 0 1 0 1 9 1 12 6 3 0 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 58 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 2 2 2 1 5 27 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 -0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 10 1 65 . 6 28 8 8 18 43 23 43 6 17 9 58 0 1 3 2 2 9 14 6 6 376 1 52 4 12 7 4 5 22 18 22 5 14 1 35 6 2 0 0 11 3 5 0 6 235 0 8 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 2 3 5 0 1 0 30 > STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 3 1 30 15 33 0 6 1 S 12 2 0 O 7 3 0 '8 0 19 5 16 0 39 0 13 12 0 21 22 5 0 7 1 6 7 0 8 7 28 11 33 0 0 21 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 3 1 3 1 1 2 8 1 2 3 4 1 0 9 3 2 1 238 182 54 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 32 11 24 6 2 i i i 14 31 8 23 6 14 1/ 18 0 1 0 3 2 2^ 7 15 3 2C0 1,53S 54 i ^ i ^ 1,076 PRESIDENT PaulHaE SECRETARY-TREASURER JoeDiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner. VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindscy Williams. Frank Drtnak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS <754Avc.,Bfc|)ni.ll232 (212) HY MM# ALPENA, Mich. SM N. 2 Ave. 49767 (517) EL 4-3414 BALTIMORE, Md. 1214 E. Baltimore St 21242 (341) EA 7-4944 BOSTON, Mam. 215 Emex St 42111 (§17) 4S2-4714 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .294 Franklia St 14242 SIU (714)1X3-9259 IBU (714)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, m.. .9383 S. Ewiag Are. 44417 HU (312) SA 1-4733 IBU (312) ES 5-9574 CLEVFXAND,Ohlo 1294 Old River Rd. 44113 (214) MA 1-5454 DETROIT, Mich. 14225 W. Jeffcrsoa Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mbn. 2414 W. 3 St 55844 (218) RA 2-4114 FRAT^KFORT, Mkh. F.O. Box 287 415 Malo Si. 49435 (414) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tax. ... .5844 Canal St 77411 (713) WA 8-3247 lACKSONVlLLE, Fhk.2448 Pearl St 32233 (944) EL 3-4987 JERSEY CITY, TU. 99 MoBtgomery StT7342# (241) HE 5-9424 ^ MOBILE, Ala.: ...IS. Lawrence St 34442 (245) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS^ La. 434 Jaehaoo Ave. 74|34 NORFOLK, Va. .115 3 St 23514 (944) i22-18» PADUCAH, Ky..;..... .2258.7 St 42441 (542) 443-2493 PHULADELPHU, Pa.. .2444 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .5349 Ave. 77444 (713) 983-1479 SAN FRANCISCO, CaHr. 1321 Mission St 94143 (415) 424i4793 SANTURCE, PJR..1313 Femandex, Jnncos, Stop 20 00948 (849)724-4247 SEATTLE, Warik 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (284) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUBk Mo.. .4581 Gnvois Ave. 43114 (314)752-4584 TAMPA, Fb. 312 Hanhoa St 33442 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Sonmrit St 43644 (419) 2466491 WILMINGTON, CaM. 514 N. Broad St 94744 (213) 549-4444 YOKOHAMA, PX). Box 429 Yokehawi Part PAL 5-4NlhoaOhdari Nika-Ka 231-91 201-7935 Ext 291 The above %aKS cieaily Atm that siting in aD areas is exoelleiN. Daring Oe of Jmie 1-30, a total of 1,889 jobs wen shipped ANMB SIU bails. Bat of these, only 1,070 wen taken by Class SealoiKy faU book men. That awaas than were 813 pcraiaBeBl jobs avaOabie to Class seniority fall book awa not tato by tbcat There are pleBty of jobs avail­ able la aDdepaitaMits,aad SIU amabascaB fed secare that vriwatb^goloaBSIUUi^baB,tberewlDbejobslortlwBi to 8Rr ;'v" y• P8ge24 ::A . • '.Seaf^IS log �: • >• Vantage Horizon Visits Australia J •••' ^ se- I i-fi. f- v.- 1 xvr'??^ • ••-s\^''<M\ . , . Mm- The Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamirfiip), the ficst American vessel to k>ad wheat in Australia since Woild War II, recentty had a seven month payoff at Newport News, Va. The sfa^ had carried grain from die of Mexico to Germany, India, Iran^ and Genddton, Australia, among other ports. The 650 foot-long tanker has a dwt iff 33,761 tims. ^e was consirocted fatm two vcssds in Mobile, Ala. in April, 1968. Her bow and stem section were taken from the former T-2 tmiker, Westfield, and her mid-body from the French-buflt Isanda. The fulty air-conditiimed diip is one of the 50 American sh^ vffiich carry grain to the Soviet Union as part of die trade agreement be­ tween the UJS. and Russia signed in 1972, The Vantage Horizon returned to die United States with a ^ort-handed crew. The deck department lost some men abroad who had to be hospital­ ized, but crewmembers all agreed that all three departments really woriced together to bring in the ship with a minimum of diflBculty. The steward and engine departments es­ pecially helped out with tying-up and standing watch. The Vantage Horizon sailed from Houston on June 19 carrying wheat headed for Leningrad, Russia. •fv.. ijf-r- ir^ h' • " X •Sk rr-' ] V '•'f r- f •S- .k ' f 11 1; r •yi- • t- iI •? f V y-!. 1 I -y / i'i". ] ."» / I 4 .'y .J .f 5 ;-Tf t- • 4.t r 1.' fcS: it v: '5 BR/Utllity Pericles Mouzlthras (left) makes two-ticket SPAD contribution to Norfolk l4tn5lman Steve Papuohis. ' >^i>^^^ Chief Cook F. U. Halt (left) piepares food in the galley as Chief Steward G. Page 25 July 1974 > . V ;, r*' • •- .1 >• 'a ' s. •f y t- ; \''>" • . y^^-' ''if aH'V-: -:A- �'Sit-:: Jfinal Beparturesi SlU pensioner Earl R. 'mckie** Harri­ son, 61, died of bron­ chopneumonia in the A.G. Holley State Hospital, Lantana, Fla., on. Feb. 13. Brother Harrison joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a chief cook and steward delegate. He was bom in Mansfield, Mass., and was a resident of Lake Placid, Fla. at the time of his death. Burial was in Lake Placid. Surviving are his widow, Dor­ othy, and a stepdaughter, Marian A. Williams. •J Thomas C. Hop­ kins, 53, died oh Mar. 18. Brother Hopkins joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1958 sail­ ing ir the engine de­ partment. He had sailed for 32 years. A native of Norton, Va., he was a resi­ dent Churchill, Tenn., at his death. Seafarer Hopkins was a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Artillery. Surviving are his widow. Hazel; a son, Mark of Kingspoit, Tenn., and his mother, Mrs. Jennie McMurray of Dor­ chester, Va. SIU pensioner Cleveland A. Howell, 76, died of natural causes in Misericordia Hospital, Bronx, N. v., on May 29. Brother Howell join­ ed the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He was bom in -Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies, and was a resident of the Bronx at his death. Burial was in Woodlawn Ceme­ tery, the Bronx, Surviving are his widow, Wilhelmine and a daughter, Mrs. Elaine M. Allen. Frank I. Fisher, 19, passed away aboard the SS Platte (Ogden Marine) in Saigon Harbor, Viet'nam, on • Jan. 15. Brother Fisher was a 1972 graduate of the HLSS. He sailed in the steward and deck departments. Sea­ farer Fisher was a native of St. Peters­ burg, Fla., where he resided at his death. Burial wais in St. Petersburg. Surviving is his mother, Jeanne of St. Petersburg. /- n m- m-rn'. William F. Carpenter, 37, died of a hemorrhage in Law­ rence County Gen­ eral Hospital, Ironton, Ohio on Mar, 19. Brother Carpen­ ter joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing as an AB for both the American and Erie Steamship Compa­ nies. A native of Ironton, he was a resi­ dent there at his death. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Burial was m Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; his mother, Mrs. Mari­ etta Carpenter and two children, all of Ironton. Candido Bonefont, 57, died in the Bronx, N.Y., on Aug. 8, 1971. Brother Bonefont joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Seafater Bonefont was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at his death. Sur­ viving is his widow, Maria. SIU pensioner George F. Crabtree, 70, died of natural causes on May 28 at his home in New York City. Brother Crabtree joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing. as a cook. He was bom in King, N. Carolina. Cremation was in Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Catherine and a son, Tom of Rainier, Md. Ernest C. Brown, 66, passed away in Oakland, Calif, on Apr. 22. Brother Brown joined the Union in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 47 years. A native of Seattle, Wash., he was a resident there at his death. Sea­ farer Brown is survived by two sisters, Lillian Brown and Mrs. June Sentine, both of Seattle. Charies L. Gregson, 60, succumbed to pneumonia in Morton Hospital, Taunton, Mass. on Mar. 22. Brother Gregson joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1956 sail­ ing as a chief cook. He was born in Worcester, Mass., and was a resident of Taunton at his death. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Ma^s. Surviving is his widow, Isabelle. SIU pensioner Roy J. Barker, 64, suc­ cumbed to cancer inPark Central Conva­ lescent Hospital, Fre­ mont, Calif, on May 20. Brother Barker joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Bom in Wisconsin, he was a resident of Newark, Calif, at his death. Burial was in Irvington Cemetery, Newark. Surviving are his widow, Gladys and three grandchildren, Pamela Jean, Roy and Richard Saladin. Frederick Colle­ ton, 47, passed away on the SS Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas) on Apr. 19. Brother Colleton joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing in the engine department. Bom in Stockport, England, he was a resident of Wilming­ ton, Calif, at his death. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Barbara Hollis of Wil­ mington. SIU 'pensioner Adam R. Swiszczowski, 77, succumbed to heart disease in Brooklyn, N, Y., on Apr. 23. Brother Swiszczowski joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB.- He was an Army veteran of both World War I and World War II. Seafarer Swiszczowski attended the HLSS in 1970. He also sailed on the RV Anton Bruun (Alpine Geo­ physical) in 1964 on the National Sci­ ence Foundation Indian Ocean Expedi­ tion. Bom in Poland, he was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Cremation was in the Garden State Crematory, North Ber- . gen, N. J. Surviving are a sister, Z. Dzieworska of Warsaw, Poland and three cousins, Mrs. Helen Brpwnfield of Birmingham, Mich.; Henry Richards of Toledo, and W. S. Richards of Perrysburg, Ohio; .•••A I • Francesco E. Gianicco, 52, died of heart disease in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 19. Brother Gianiccp joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing as a firemanwatertender. Bora in San Jose, Calif., he was a resident of Brooklyn at his death. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Burial was in Greenwood Cem­ etery, Brooklyn. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ruth G. Pascoe of San Francisco. SIU pensioner Jo­ seph T. Gehringer, 63, died of cancer in East Louisiana State Hospital, Jackson on Apr. 7. Brother Geh­ ringer joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the deck department. Bom in Allentown, Pa,, he was a resident of New Orleans at his death. Interment was in Garden of Memories Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Audrey and a son, Tom of Allentown. Karl G. Westerback, 56, passed away on Apr. 13. Brother Westerback joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was bom in Finland and was a resident of Baltimore at his death. Interment^as in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a brother, Al­ fred of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Canada. William J. French, 63, passed away on Mar. 25. Brother French joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing in the deck department. .He was born. in Massachu­ setts and was a resident pf Middlesex, Md. at his death. Surviving is a sister, iMrs. Eose Carlin of Middlesex. William L. Ecker, 84, died of. a heart attack aboard the SS Summit (Sea-Land) at the Kodiak, Alaska City Dock on Mar. 31, 1973. Brother Ecker joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 44 years. Bom jn Rome, N.Y., he wjis a veteran of both the Army and the Navy in World War I. Burial was at sea from the SS Brook­ lyn (Sea-Land) on Aug. 8, 1973. Sur­ viving are a son, Tom; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Domino, both of Rome, N.Y., and Mrs. Marjorie Jones of Whittier, (IJalif. and a cousin, Mrs. Harriet Simons of Pompano Beach, Fla. I$racR.Claik,49, died in Oakland, Calif, on Mar. 16. Brother Clark joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a cook. A native of Mississippi, he was a resident of Oakland at his death. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Interment was in Sunset View Ceme­ tery, El Ceirito, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Nellie; a son, Aaron; three daughters, Beverly and Michelle and Pamela Gilliam, all of Oakland, and a sister, Mrs. Sylvia L. Troupe of Hamil­ ton, Miss. John E. Brown, 70, died of a ^ heart attack in Seattle's USPHS hospital on Apr, 26. Brother Brown joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1952 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was a pre-war and World War II veteran of the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Bom in Beach Grove, Tenn., he' was a resident of Seattle at his death. Burial was in Acaia Memorial Park, Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Margaret, and a daughter, Mrs. Betty J. Minga of Bellingham, Wash. George E. Phillips, 5 1, passed away aboard the SS Achil­ les (Newport Tank­ ers) while at sea on June 16. Brother Phillips joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1954 sail­ ing in the engine department. He at­ tended the HLSS at Piney Point, Md. in 1970. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Houston at his death. Sur­ viving are his widow, Margaret; six sons, Philip, Ronald, Ernest, Donald, Jeffrey and Lawrence and two daugh­ ters, Peggy and Etta. Jose Dacimha, 63, was found drowned in Baltimore Harbor on Mar. 28. Brother Dacunha joined the Union in the jjprt of Philadelphia in 1955 sailing in the steward department. A native of Portugal, he was a resident of Balti­ more at his death. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a brothpr; Manuel of Baltimore. Seafarers Log �I- Jfiiwl Beparturcsi Edward S. Bryson, 72, passed away in Woodstock, 111., on June 4. Brother Bry­ son joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a cook. jBorn in Chi­ cago, lie was a resi­ dent of Clinton, Md. at .his death. Sur­ viving is a cousin, Edward Silver of Los Angeles. SIU pensioner Francisco Mayo, 68, died in Cor-una, Spain, in June. Brother Mayo joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the engine department. He was bom in Spain and was a resident there at his death. Surviving are his widow, Lena and a sister, Delores of Baltimore. Michael N. Katradis, 66, died on May 26. Brother Katradis joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965 sailing in the engine department. A native of Greece, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y, at his death. Surviving are his widow, Katina of Chios Agios Simeon, Greece, and a son and a daughter. Charles J. Burns, 56, died in the 1 Church Home and Hospital, Baltimore, on Apr. 27. Brother Bums joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He did picket duty in both the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Bora in Cumber­ land, England, he was a resident of Carbondale. Pa. at his death. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Balti­ more. Surviving are three brothers, Michael of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Joseph of East Haven, Conn., and James. Milton F. Flynn, 58, died of cancer in the Fort Pierce, Fla. Memorial Hospital on Mar. 19. Brother Flytm joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Flynn was a SIU welfare representative in 1956. He was bora in Florida and was a resident of Fort Pierce at his death. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a brother, SIU member Delmar Flynn. ^ Louls C. Becker, 18, died in John F. Kennedy Hopital, Iselin, N.J., on Mar. 7. Bora in Perth AmSIU pensioner Gil­ boy, N.J., Brother bert G. Parker, Jr., Becker was a resi­ 51, succumbed to dent of Iselin at the |i emphysema on Mar. time of his death. He 13. Brother Parker was a 1972 graduate of the Harry joined the SIU in Lundeberg School of Seamanship, 1944 in the port of Piney Point, Md., and sailed as an OS. Savannah sailing as a Seafarer Becker marched in the school's chief cook. He had Memorial Day parade in 1972. Burial sailed for 30 years. Born in Philadel­ was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Rahway, phia, Seafarer Parker was a resident of N.J. Surviving are his mother, Alice of Savannah at his death. Burial was in Iselin; his father, Louis and a sister, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah. Sur­ Mercedes. viving are his mother, Ethel and a Victor C. AUcea, brother, John, both of Savannah. 39, succumbed to a William E. May, heart attac' in Jew­ 63, succumbed to ish Hospital, Brook­ cancer May 20 in lyn, N.Y., on Mar. 26. Brother Alicea Monroe Memorial Hospital, Monroe, joined the SIU in the port of New York in Mich. Brother May 1970 sailing as a joined the SIU in the Great Lakes port of cook. A native of Puerto Rico, he was Alpena, Mich, in a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at the time of his death. Interment was in 1955 sailing in the steward department Municipal Cemetery, Bayamon, Puerto for the American Steamship Co. and Rico. Surviving are his widow, Tita; the Huron Cement Co. Bora in Cheyfour daughters, Sylvia, Elizabeth, Lus boygan, Mich., he was a resident of Ivonne and Margarita; a son, Edwin; Alpena at the time of his death. Inter­ his father, Leonardo; a sister, and two ment was in Evergreen Cemete^, brothers. Alpena. Surviving is a son, William of Rockwood, Mich. Robert H. Al­ bright, 48, died of Severino H. Garcancer in the USPHS da, Jr., 22, passed hospital in New Or­ away in St. Joseph's leans on Sept. 19. Hospital, Houston, Brother Albright on Apr. 27. Brother joined the Union in Garcia joined the the' port of Philadel­ Union in the port of phia in 1952 sailing Houston in 1971 sailing as a winer. A , in the engine department. Bora in Monclo, W. Va., he was a resident of Or­ native of Galveston, Tex., he was a lando, Fla. at the time of his death. resident of HousJon at his death. Burial Seafarer Albright was a veteran of the was in South Memorial Park. Cemetery, Army Medical Corps in World War II. Pearland, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Sylvia; a daughter, Christie; his mother, Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Naomi Albright of -Orlando and a sister, Mrs. Nica and his father, SIU pensioner Se­ Jean A. Bradshaw of Pinellas, Finverino Garcia, Sr., ail of Houston. Hobart R. Kirkwood, 47, died of a heart attack aboard the SS Panama (SeaLand) in Baton Rouge, La., on Apr. 2. Brother Kirkwoiod joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11. Seafarer Kirkwood was a November 1973 alter­ nate in the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram and attended the HLSS welding and GED courses at Piney Point, Md. Bora in Florida, he was a resident of Jacksonville at his death. Interment was in Riverside Memorial Park, Jackson­ ville. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; three sons, Travis, Hobart and Kylcn and his mother, Mrs. Ruby Curl of Jacksonville. Jos^b L. Cebnla, 59, expired from cancer on July 18, 1973. Bora in Al­ pena, Mich., he was a resident there when he died. Brother Cebula joined the SIU in the port of Alpena in 1958 and sailed in the engine department as a fire­ man. Burial was in St. Casimir Cemeteiy, Posen, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Helen; his mother, Anna; a son, Joseph, Jr. and a daughter, Jane. Richard N. Green, 20, after an acci­ dent aboard the Ben Calvin died in Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, Mich., on Aug; 8. Brother Green was a resident of Rogers City, Mich. He was a member of the SIU in the port of Detroit and sailed in the deck depart­ ment as a gateman for the American Steamship Co. of Buffalo. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers City. Surviving is his mother, Dorothy. George E. Richardson, 53, passed away on July 25, 1973. Bom in Mis­ souri, he was a resident of California at the time of his death. Brother Rich­ ardson joined the Union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore and sailed in the en­ gine department. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Marie Richardson. SIU pensioner Edmund H. Johnston, 73, passed away from arteriosclerosis on Sept. 17. A native of Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Hubbard L^e, Mich, at the time of his death. Brother Johnston joined the SlU-afi^liated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1949 and sailed in the steward department for Michigan Tankers Corp. from 1953 to 1962. He had been sailing on the Great Lakes since 1937. Surviving is his widow, Edith. SIU pensioner Jos^b E. Schmidt died on June 26. Brother Schmidt was a resident of Chicago at the time of his death. He joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Chicago in 1961 and sailed in the deck department as a tugman for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1924 to 1929 and the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1929 to 1973. Surviving are his widow, Agnes, and four sons, Robert, Donald, Ken­ neth and James. Sondor J. Csortos, 64, passed away in February. Bora in Buffalo, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Brother Csortos joined the SlU-afSliated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1962 sailing in the engine department for Kinsman Marine, Huron Portland and the Boland Steamship Co. Surviv­ ing are a brother, John and a sister, Mrs. Ann Thomas, both of Buffalo. •• J' 4' f V" 'y r -.U f- '4^'. iJ •f i fy . ? '• V. i I -i: 'I • ;V; ;• -tU- f -'%• t H I ^ 'i U K; r I I-, > •I' :-v" v': -.1 J. A • i 'I SIU pensioner Anthony Czeczemsld, 79, died of arteriosclerosis in the Gould Nursing Home, Baltimore, Md. on Aug. 12. Bom in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a resident of Baltimore when he passed away. Brother Czeczeraski joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine deparment as a fireman-watertender. Burial was in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Dundalk, Md. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Walter A. (Josephine) Kurek, and a niece, Mrs. Cecila Fahey, both of Phoenix. Ariz. Page27 -•1'. L SIU pensioner Stephen R. Laffey, 72, died of a cerebral thrombosis in the Napening . Nursing Home, Midway Twsp., Minn., Dec. 9. Bora in Ireland, he was a resident of Duluth, Miim. at the time of his death. Brother Laffey joined the SIU in 1945 in the port erf Cleveland sailing in the deck depart­ ment as a wheelsman for Kinsman Ma­ rine. He did picket duty in the Northern Venture strike. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Duluth. Surviving are his widow, Marian and a sister, Mrs. Mar­ garet Leininger of Carnegie, Pa. SIU pensioner Jesse A. Pace, 73, died of heart failure at home Dec. 31. Bora in Elberta, Ohio, he was a resident of Frankfort, Mich, when he passed away. Brother Pace joined the Union in the port of Elberta in 1953 sailing in the engine department 21 years for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Interment was in Vonway Cemetery, Manistee County, Mich. Surviving is his widow. Vera. SIU pensioner Cari G. Green succiunbed to a cerebral thrombosis in De­ troit General Hospital Nov. 20. Brother Green joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965. He was a resident of Detroit when he died. Burial was in Feradale Cemetery, Riverview, Mich. July 1974 • ••ci •v.A®*' SIU pensioner Francis Peterson, 68, succumbed to lobar pneumonia in Memorial Hospital, Onekoma Twsp., Mich, on July 27, 1973. Bora in Frankfort, Mich., he,was a resident of Manistee, Mich, when he died. Brother Peterson joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing in the engine department for the McCarthy Steamship Co. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Manistee. Surviv­ ing is his widow. Norma. Hubert E. Burireen, 36, was crushed to death when he fell between a ship and a Great Northern ore dock in Su­ perior, Wise., Oct. 5. Brother Burkeen joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1973 sailing in the deck department for Kinsman Marine •and the Great Lakes Shipping Co. Bora in Texarkana, Ark., he was a resident of Duluth, Minn, at the time of his de­ mise. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Texarkana. Surviving is a brother, Charles B. Burkeen of Texar­ kana. Gerald R. Blabnik, 45, died of a heart attack in St. Joseph Hospital, Lo­ rain, Ohio on Aug. 16. A native of AJgoma, Wise., he was a resident of Green Bay, Wise, when he passed away. Brother Blahnik joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing in the deck department as a wheelsman for the Roen Steamship Co. of Sturgeon Bay, Wise., and the American Steam­ ship Co. of Buffalo. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Interment was in St. Mary Cemetery, Algoma. Surviving are his mother, Mary and his father, Raymond of Algoma, and two sisters, Mrs. Gail J. De Meuse of Green Bay and Mrs. Vema Moore of Algoma. 1/' �<.'• •ft-;-;, 5 •• •,• '- '/;f: - *. -*r. Vv 1.': i A/ Digest of SlU Shlps^ Meetings i . DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), May 7—Chairman Recertihed Bosun E. A. Rihn; Secretary R. P. Marion; Ed­ ucational Director A. Abrams; Deck Delegate J. Klondyke; Engine Delegate O. Wheeler; Steward Delegate J. Hummerick. $157 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman urged all to take advantage of upgrading at Piney Point. There was also a discussion about the importance of SPAD. Next port Maracaibo. Overseas Vivian Committee TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), May 12—Chairman Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges; Secret^ A. Aragones; Educational Director E. Lagasse; Steward Delegate Juan Ruiz. A vote of thanks to the Assistant Cook, Monte Estes foi a job well doiie. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed bro­ thers. Next port New York. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Maritime Overseas), May 26—Chairman Recer- " tified Bosun Fred Cooper; Secretary J. Thomas; Educational Director S. Marano; Deck Delegate J. Murphy. Held a discussion on the Oil Import Bill and After a run to Russia, the SlU-contracted tanker Overseas Vivian paid off on how it came about with the help of May 14 in the port of Philadelphia. The ship's committee noted it had been a SPAD donations. All crewmembers do­ smooth voyage and reported no beefs from the crew. Committee members nated to SPAD. The great benefits that are, from the left: Paul Honeycutt, engine delegate: R-- C. Bozeman, steward can be attained by going to Piney Point delegate; Nolan Trahan, educational director; Whitten Hammock, deck dele­ were also discussed. $2.73 in ship's gate; Paljlo Barrial, ship's chairman, and Allen Bell,"secretary-reporter. fimd. No disputed OT. All communica­ DEL ORO (Delta Line), May 5— tions were read, discussed and posted. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ Chairman Robert Broadus; Secretary terways), May 12—Chairman Jesse L. At a safety meeting several points were Teddy Kross; Educational Director Green; &cretary D. G. Chafin; Educa­ made on how to improve things safetyDavid Rojas; Deck Delegate Andrew tional Director William L. Holland. wise for all crewmembers. Thompson; Engine Delegate R. L. Steward Delegate David R. Sumulong Evans; Steward Delegate John Reilly. making his first trip from Piney Point. LOS ANCELES (Sea-Land Service), $70 in ship's fund..No disputed OT. A Observed one minute of silence in mem­ May 19—Chairman Pedro J. Erazo; vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Secretary Paul P. Lopez; Educational ment for a job well done. Next port Pusan, Korea. Director Walter Stevens; Deck Delegate Dakar. John Holt; Engine Delegate Juan J. Patino; Steward Delegate Rufus Woodard. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Trans­ $40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. time Overseas), May 12—Chairman port Corp.), May 5—Chairman G. Everything running smoothly. Next port F. A. Pehler; Secretary George A. Finklas; Secretaiy F. S. Paylor; Educa­ Cadiz, Spain. O'Berry; Educational Director Herman tional Director C. Landos. Some dis­ Wilkerson. Some disputed OT in deck puted OT in deck department. A vote of IBERVILLE (Waterman Steamship thanks to the steward department for a department. A vote of thanks to the Corp.), May 5—Chairman Donald job well done. Everything running pumpman for the up-keep of the wash­ Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; ing machines and d^ers. Everything smoothly. Educational Director Stephen Divane; running smoothly. Next port Houston. Steward Delegate Eddie Bowers. Some SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ disputed OT in steward department. son Waterways), May 12—Chairman BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service), Everything running smoothly. Observed A. Schwartz; &cretary W. G. Williams; May 6—Chairman N. Beahlivanis; Sec­ one minute of silence in memory of our Educational Director J. Lincoln; Deck retary F. Carmichael; Educational Di­ departed brothers. Next port Charles­ Delegate W. Moore; Engine Delegate rector O. Stores; Deck Delegate Elvis ton. S. Torina; Steward Delegate P. Living­ O. Warren; Engine Delegate Marcelino ston. A vote of thanks to the deck watch Valentin. No disputed OT. The SEA­ MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory for keeping the messroom and pantry FARERS LOG was received and sev­ Carriers), May 5—Chairman Recerti­ clean. Some disputed OT in steward de­ eral articles contained therein were dis­ fied Bosun P. Konis; Secretary McNally; partment. Everjrthing running smoothly. cussed. Everything running smoothly. Educational Director Bryant; Steward Delegate Joseph Roberts. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Waterways), May 19—Chairman Jack Kingsley; Secretary Sherman Wright; Educational Director D. Kosicki. $T5.08 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), May 5—Chairman J. Gianniotis; Sec­ retary E. B. Tart; Educational Director A. Tselentis. $18 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sil­ ence in memory of our departed brothers. '.r'' ' OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime Overseas), May 19—Chairman A. Houde; &cretary C. Scott; Educational Director D. Sidney. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks tp the steward depart­ ment; three of the messmen were from Piney Point and did a fine job. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Ja­ maica. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), May 12—Chairman John Bergeria; Secretary Melano S. Sospina; Deck Del­ egate James Rogers. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Page 28 George Walton Committee t'l i ^ y'f A. I , NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Service), May 12—Chairman Robert N. Mahone; Secretary Edward M. Collins; Educa­ tional Director Rodney D. Borlase; Deck Delegate Lonnie C. Cole; Engine Delegate Rodney Borlase. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothy. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. JAMES (Ogden Marine), May 4— Chairman F. Finch; Secretary P. Franco; Educational Director Clevenger. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. Everything running smoothly, TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), May 5—Chairman E. Cristiansen; Secretary E. Caudill; Steward Dele­ gate H. Martin. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observied one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Kobe, Japan. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land Service), May 19—Chairman Francis J. White; Secretary Jack Mar. $3.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. BROOKLYN (Anndep Shipping Co.), May 3—Chairman Recertified Bosun Alfonso A. Armada; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Eddie Corley; Steward Delegate C. Martin. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. All cmnmunications were read and posted on board. A vote of thanks to the Steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ceivcd from the pACRAMENTO . SALVESTON •' • ~ ITHUR MIDDLETON 'ERANaSCO Recertified Bosun George Annis, standing second from right, a graduate of. the February Class of the Bosun Recertification Program is now sailing bosun aboard the SlU-manned George Waiton which paid off late last month at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. after a run to Africa. Ship's committee members, and others are, standing from the left: Robert Johnson, educational director; Dave Quinones, SlU patrolman; Leslie Phillips, engine delegate; George Annis, ship's chairman, and Pete Gerard, steward delegate. Seated clockwise from the left are: Roy Evans, deck delegate; Larry Utterback, "A" Seniority Upgrader, and Bennie Guarino, secretary-reporter. ..f " ... 'J Seafarers Log �•!' • 'l r-,T '• -.Sf^ "•. ••'••A'-: ij.Y'.,'"- • .^ • • • ^ ' •'-" '- -f-e/,- s., ^ ^ ^ /' Cv » 1 "-f' m *' • • •• 'M, •'-• •- ' -vK ' "'mv k'^W" ' '•>*11'' ' /-TTi Able-seaman William Jenkins of Baltimore works topside aboard the containership Transoregon. .. - i,; Young Seafarer George Pino, right, on his first ship since graduation from the Lundeberg School, squares away dues with Patrolman Dave Quinones. crew to SIU patrolmen servicing the vessel. During the payoff, Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli, a graduate of the November Class of the Bosun Recertification Program, chaired a Union meeting at which the SIU's The SlU-contracted containership Transoregon, operated by Seatrain Lines, paid off May 21 in the port of Weehawken, J. after anoflier good voyage to Puerto Rico. The payoff was handled smoothly and no bee& were reported by the legislative activities were discussed, and the importance of SPAD in sup­ porting these activities was empha­ sized. The crew was brought up-to-date on the progress in the U.S. Congress of the oil imports quota bill and other important issues facing the industry. The crew also took note of the necessity—for personal and ship­ board safety — of getting firefighting training at the Maritime Administration Firefighting School in Bayonne, NJ. I Sf •I '^J. R. Thompson, a-participant in the Bosun Recertificatioh Program, accompanied SIU rep­ resentatives to Transoregon payoff, and brought —crew up-to-date on oil imports bill, Thompson Third Cook R. Caraballo, left^ and Baker-Juan Rodri- graduated Program at June membership meeting guez prepare a weii-baianced dinner for the crew, in New York. f Engine Delegate David Able does his part in supporting the SlU's Washington activities with a donation to SPAD. Page 29 July 1974 ^ 'i", ' ' " ' I ' v''''' 1 " i' J.'' • -1 -' • •• t • 1 •• • ^; .-J i > (I i Vl �yt-r^ . - ^v^;',';.- • 'Lr, V- .. v 'V^' ^ Through HLS's Program .•v^' ' 22ncl Seafarer Gefs High School Diploma Chief Electrician Horace Jones has beeome the 22nd SIU member to get his high school diploma through the equivalency program at the Lundeberg School. Seafarer Jones, a Seafarer since 1968, decided to get his high school diploma because he "felt limited with­ out it. Among other things, it's a pre­ requisite for all college courses." An avid photography buff, Brother Jones, who is 38, now plans to continue his education by attending photography courses at a lot^ college, if he can find the time. Before beginning the program, Brother Jones was especially worried about the math section, but his math teacher said: "Horace always worked the hardest in my class. He always came to class with his assignments ex­ cellently prepared." His hard work payed off, and though Brother Jones finished the GED pro- gram, in half the time most Ltmdeberg Trainees in the program take, he passed the GED exam with the highest total of all the students sitting for the test. Born in the West Indies, Brother Jones left school at the age of 15 to become a diesel mechanic's apprentice. A. resident of the country since 1968, Seafarer Jones makes his home in the port of New York, Brother Jone.s' roommate at Piney Point, QMED Joseph Myers, is another SIU member going through HLS's GED high school equivalency program. Brother Myers, no stranger to the training programs offered at the Lunde­ berg School, earned his full "A" book there in 1971 and returned in 1973 to upgrade to QMED. Shipping out since the age of 17, Seafarer Myers has returned 4o take ad- vantage of the SIU's GED pro|ramnn| earn his high school diploma so (hat he can begin pursuing a college education. Peter Albano, another Seafarer who upgraded to QMED in 1973 at Piney Point, has just returned to start attend­ ing GED classes, making him the 24th SIU member to start the Lundeberg School's high school equivalency pro­ gram. This GED program at Piney Point offers many SIU members the oppor­ tunity to earn the high school diplomas they may never have had the chance to get. With teaching programs geared to the individual, SIU members studying at Piney Point have had an amazing 100 percent success record in passing the GED exam and earning their di-; plomas. Upgrading Class Schedule July 22 July 25 July 29 August 8 August 19 August 22 Brother Horace Jones, who became the 22nd Seafarer to receive his high school diploma through the GED program at the Lundeberg School, studies in the research barge. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty two Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: -)-.J Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. This test wiU cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests, and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your smy at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High Schooi Program: Septs Sept 16 Sept 19 Sept. 23 Oct. 3 Oct 17 Oct. 31 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 29 Dec. 12 Dec. 26 — FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, nil Steward Dept. Ratings ! lii^ , — Diesel Engine Course — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Able-seaman, and all Steward Dept. Ratings —FOWT i — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. ' Ratings —Lifeboat, QMED, Welding, and all Steward Dept Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, and ail Steward Dept Ratings —LNG — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Welding, and all. Steward Dept Ratings J —^^ AU Steward Dept. Ratings, QMED, FOWT and Life-Imat . —Lifeboat, Quartermaster, QMED, Welding and all Steward Dept Ratings —FOWT — All Steward Dept. Ratings, QMED, Able Seaman and Lifeboat .. —Lifeboat QMED, FOWT, Welding, and all Seward ' Dept. Ratings — All Steward Dept Ratings, QMED and Lifeboat -—All Steward Dept Ratings, QMED and Lifeboat . Upgrader Secures Job 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary <ffiligations, such as dues and loans paid in fuO. " j I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information ' I on the Lundeberg High School Program. j ,:*••, ,'i-' I Name— I j Address. I I I Last grade completed J • • - • .Book No.. (Street) • - (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended.— • I Ccunplete this fprm, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I • » Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ,, ; •I steward Department Upgrader Edward Heniken, a veteran Seafarer, unloads the Piney Point commissary vegetable locker. Brother Heniken, having sailed as chief cook for eight years, decided to take advantage of SIU's Steward Upgrading Program and get his steward endorsement because, in his words, "Eventually you're going to need the endorsement to get the steward job. It's the only way you can protect yourself against a period of slow shipping." Deck, engine room and steward upgrading programs at Piney Point offer all SIU members the same opportunity to increase their job security and, of course, their pay check. Seafararsiog �Deck Department Upgrading 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Qnlartennaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited- -any waters; Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook Or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Abie'Seanum—12 months—any waters I. Must be at least 19 years of age.. 2; Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100 20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT-^who holds an engine rating soch as Electrician) 1.: No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Janior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) L Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/l()0—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six ihonths seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior iBngineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— ^ (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and I^ck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one pr a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Cook and Baker DECK i I I I • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman I I • • • • • • ENGINE STEWARD QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. QUer • Jr. Eng. Dk.Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward T'' ; 1 5-1 I"-!?, RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) -I rr,. SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I ^ I -DATE. I PORT I j SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: I I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, j PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 j 1. 12 months seatime as Third Co(^ or; July 1974 V? .'I. I Am Interested In: 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stewmxl> must hold a rating. 1.12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. L I I -Age I Name. (Last) (Middle) (First) I .1 Address. (Street) I I -Telephone. I (City) (Area Code) (Zip) (State) I Seniority. I Book Number. I Port and Date Issued. I -Ratings Now Held. I Social Security #. I HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training LNG/LPG Pjogfam Assistant Cook •< HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading I • t;-" 1 Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman \ •. h- • -a .. Page 31 �•u* • f" •• . Vol. XXXVi, No. 7 SEAFARERS tl -t" LOO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES ANDJNLAND WATERS piSTRIGT * AFL-'CfO • ^ \ ' .T'T • • . ' ' •* • • " • • • f ^ - ' • • _ ' , h II I m urn 3•'••• \ 4 > ^v-i-VK- - : -if-: ft.: . • " • • .:'>• ' , ,/• „ - -J > - • .• i A ^ I. !>• h I? 1^., teis receives scores of claims filed by SIU members that cannot be proc­ essed and promptly paid because die claim lacks information of some kind. This is a very disconragh^ tmd foistratl^ sitnatkm—and a situation rtm» at times *•«" cause undue fiiMingiai har&h^ to a member and his dependents. But the SIlPs Welfare and Pension Plans are regulated by the State of New York which requires that certain information must be obtained before payment of any claims is made. The most amimon cause of delayed claims is the foflure to include doctmr or hoispital bills with tiie SnJ claim form. Other documents fre­ quently miwing include: notarized death certificates, birth certificates, marriage licenses, Medicare statements, cer^ed funeral bills, dischaiges, and income tax returns when proof of support of adopted or step-children is i^uired. Your doctoPs social security number or the hospitaPs identi­ fication number is also necessaiy for the processing of claims. SIU members Can esLtily avoid these nnnece^iy payment delays by taking a few minutes to make sure the claun is properly and comfdetely filled out, and that all rdevant docunienis are included befmre mailing the claim to Headquaiters. When going to sea, a mmnber shonld leave with his wife or other dependents a claim form—with the front page completely filled out—-• along with copies of all discharges for the previous and current year, and the name of tiie sbip he will be aboard in case a claim must be filed winie he fe -sw«y= The member should also instruct his dependents on what other docu­ ments are necessaiy for payment of a claim to be made. Seafarers are uiged to cooperate with tiie Union's Wektoie and Pensidtf ' Department in this mUtter. " *" " • " s_ ''fotnte. If you have any questions on filing a claim wUh the Seafarers Wdtiare and Pension Department, get in touch with .an SIU repiesentatiye ut tii^ nearest Union Hall to your home. C." fdUfowIng members have had their benefit payments held vp they failed to supply complete Information when filmg their claims. Please < tact Tom Cranford at (212)499-661)0Social Security Number ?Unionc Name 1 I .1 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 i I I 1 1 '''w> , yr',:. I i EdHor, SEAFARERS^G, v' 675 Fourth Ave., '" • BrooklymN.T. 11232 1 woold like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-HpRase pot my name on i your mailing list. (PHat InformuuUm) , ,1 t I ! I AODRESS CIXY STATE ZIP SIU-IBG members please give: -Bk,# Soc. Sec. # /— TO AYOiD DUPLICATION: if yon are an eld sabscriber and have a change <rf addieas, please give yonr former address,below <»• send maiUng label fnnn last iasne received. ADDRESS > • «.« •«•••*•#•••• • SI . . ..- icmf. ••.....i.....i.......4,» srATTR.......s.-znp.. ' 'V. • •. •- •J •• GWE.C. . 250-76-1548 Ulacich, S. . r"" 165-03-2686 Jaco,S.W.:,., .• ^ 332-40-5281 Maiello, P.,• 061-50-6129 Gopelands J. T; 526-38-4311 Daughtrey, D. ''"5^ 416-14-8431 .. ;Lupton,J. ' , •-219-26-5208 I. Bruno. M. ''" 151-03-4390 V Noe!,K. 580-12-1954 Harris, J. ^284-54-8501 j Punk, I.E. 055-34-6933 J Huston, H.' • ) . 490-10-7854 264-10-0116 5 Green, K. 111-28-7404 Testa, R. 498-46-3789 Shoemaker, T. E. 011-09-2614 McDowell, W. S., ' , 297-38-4456 Helton, D. 080-26-5821 ilLopez, •?: 541-32-0450 iSmith, J. P. ' , ®* , S|Bnglesdee, X ••r- 433-20-3774 268-01-4392 265-64-3330 uivf ' ' , IBL^, iBif • UIW ffiU A&G IBU; v..,, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD BRIEFS INDUSTRY LEADERS ON PROGRESS OF OIL IMPORT BILL LABOR SECRETARY BRENNAN PRAISES UPSURGE IN U.S. SHIPPING IT IS TIME TO TALK TOGETHER SENATE COMMITTEE OK'S OIL IMPORT BILL BY 14-2 VOTE HLS PRESIDENT ASKED TO SERVE ON FEDERAL COMMITTEE ON APPRENTICESHIP NLRB ORDERS HEARINGS TO INVESTIGATE SABINE TACTICS SIU OFFICIAL JOHN HAWK, 67, PASSES AWAY BOSUNS PARTICIPATE IN WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES WHO IS BEHIND THIS PLOT? PRO-NIXON LABOR CHIEF REPORTED JAWORSKI TARGET TWELFTH CLASS GRADUATES MUST KNOW SAILING TIME PORT WORK REQUIREMENTS TWO SIU OFFICIALS APPOINTED TO POSITIONS WITH NMC CALMAR TO CUT COASTAL ROUTE SIU TO ATTEND ITF CONGRESS SEAFARERS TAKE PART IN PHILADELPHIA MEMBERSHIP MEETING SIU-MANNED PECOS SUPPLIES MILITARY BASES AROUND GLOBE SAN FRANCISCO PORTS SPEED VALLEY CROPS TO ORIENT AFTER MAIDEN VOYAGE, ULTRAMAR ON 2ND TRIP ROUND THE WORLD YOUNG SEAFARER PERFORMS 'AN ACT OF COURAGE' OVERSEAS ALICE CREW RECEIVES PRAISE FOR REFUELING AT SEA ARNI BJORNSSON WORKS HIS WAY UP FROM OS TO MASTER SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION SPAD: KEY TO POLITICAL CLOUT LAYING CABLES IN THE PACIFIC, C.S. LONG LINES CALLS AT YOKOHAMA FIRST U.S.S SHIP SINCE WWII TO LOAD WHEAT DOWN UNDER TRANSOREGON PAYS OFF AFTER GOOD COASTWISE RUN 22ND SEAFARER GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 7 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cd68c9a9d97d2846db43c9cd30d30f1a.PDF 90e07da0106c18c80323108ffebf8409 PDF Text Text The SlU-contracted Do/p^ Marine Shipping Co.), largest vessel ever constructed on the West Coast, is launched at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif, last January. She will be crewing-up in late July for her maiden voyage. ' f [ i^li ' k •. •' r f r : %' . '1 • 5' , -V • T\ • • -v:-0 • 4'i. 'f •.-1 I I (' r.k ^..r >: *' 5 'Slf' �PIE-fSf "If Will Be a Victory For the Labor Movement" AFL-CIO Unions Pledge Support on Oil Bill Legislative representatives from national and international .unions reoresenting a broad spectrum of the Ameri­ can labor movement met at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C., June 13 and pledged their full cooperation to insure passage of the Energy Transpor­ tation &curity Act of 1974. The meeting was called by the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department to coordinate the efforts of AFL-CIO af­ filiates in every state of the union in contacting U.S. Senators who will be voting on the Bill in July. MTD and SIU President Fan! HaD thanked the AFL-CIO representatives for their support and said: 'This is a trade onion hiU, and our victory will be a victory for the entire labor movement in tihis country.'^ He said that the grass roots support .from..a9JiQga^.J!oAjn/CTat'onaljLy.vons through their state and local affiliates is the kind of support that is needed "to bring this'legislative campaign to a de­ cisive victory." Over 40 national rnd international unions—^d their local union affiliates —are contacting U.S. Senators in every state seeking support for the energy bill, and every AFL-CIO state federation is actively working for passage of the bill, it vyas renortec^ bv Peter McGavia, secretary-treasurer of the Maritime i rades Department. "Every one of our Maritime Port Councils, as usual, is also working hard for this bill," McGavin said. MTD Administrator O. William Moody reported on the progress of the oil bill, and received commitments from the AFL-CIO legislative representatives to continue personal contacts with members of the U.S. Senate to exnlain explain the necessuy loi uT^ir auppcn:^ •MTD President Hall said: -The labor movement, from the AFL-CIO legisla­ tive department and the international unions on down, is involved in this grass roots effort on the bill, and with this kind of support and the work being done at all levels in the labor movement we think we can win." LS All-Out ' For Oil Bill i^lit 500 letters and tei(»» grams to their U.S. Senators a4qr<M» ffie nation otgliig support for the Traii^rtetion Secndty Act; Sacco pii^mpanied a deieg^fffioi S3^ ||(i^suns, senior^ uf^^ders iand pntx officials to the l^^ by the Marine l^ade meat in Washington, June 13. He |rnp>otted t^ Imideherg Scho# rereived ''good response^ ficitnii iffffieSeimteimi^^^^ Maritime Trades Department President Paul Hall speaks to more than 75 Legislative representatives from AFL-CIO national and international unions who pledged their cooperation in seeking enactment of the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act of 1974. Also speaking to the AFL-CIO representatives was MTD Secretary-Treasurer Peter McGavin, seated at dais, and MTD Administrator O. William Moody. The meeting was held at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. ^ Pftul Hall ... • "KP i-ef t/s Consider the Human Being Almost totally obscured in the sta­ tistics and learned rhetoric of lawyers, economic experts, professors and gov­ ernment bureaucrats during the lengthy hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act has been the area of the human being. A mountain of facts and figures on the costs of energy production and transportation has been compiled by educated men and submitted as argu­ ments against this bill, but on one basic issue—that of the human being—^there has been a dismal lack of research. The American seaman—as a human being —does not figure in the balance sheets of multinational oil conglomerates and the American operators of foreign-flag ships. But, this is an old story to the Ameri­ can seaman. Time and again, he has been called upon to risk his life during periods of national emergencies—only to be forgotten when the conflicts were over. The professional sailor had a higher percentage of casualties than any branch of the armed services during World War II. He lost more than any­ body. It was the professional sailor who died and whose bones cover the oceans floors that made it possible for the same people who ignore him today to make their living and prosper because of his sacrifice. During the course of the Senate hear­ ings on this bill, we heard a scholarly professor from a respected university just outside San Francisco state that there were no lack of jobs for American seamen. This professor obviously did his homework to compile statistics on com­ parative costs for the transportation of oil, but he paid no attention to research­ ing the plight of the human being. If he had just walked down the street a short way to the union hall of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, he would have found that employment conditions are such that West Coast sailors have to restrict employment to jobs not exceed­ ing seven months a year. He would have had to reach the conclusion that these American workers—these human beings —could no more afford to support their families on seven months pay than he could. The same callous indifference to the American sailor by the technicians of the oil giants is also shown to the American consumer. Two years ago these oil giants were able to defeat a similar energy transportation bill when their experts convinced Congress that "the costs would be prohibitive/' At that time, oil was going for a little more than $3 a barrel. Today, the price of oil is up over $11 a barrel. The cost to the consumer— both in terms of the price he has to pay and the endless lines he has had to endure—^have made every gas pump a point of hatred toward the oil compa­ nies. Again, they have ignored the human being. We, as professional sailors, have faith in the good sense of the American people. We believe that if you take the people into your confidence their good judgment will prevail. We are convinced that if the oil companies had taken the American people into their confidence, this nation would not be in the energy mess it is today. We can, through legislation like the Energy Transportation Security Act, bail our country out of the mess we are in. But, beneath this legislation, beneath aU of the testimony and the arguments pro and con, are the American people •—the human beings—who are tdl too often forgotten in the high levels of economic determinations. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distrifct, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. & June 1974. Seafarers Log �• V • ' • ,5? ' T '.'• • ' fVyV '• \' :P ? V- »• '» V , I ^ V • • -J'"J *• • SlU President Testifies at Senate Hearings ••- Ha!IGtes-Na©d fo? WASHINGTON—Hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act (rf 1974—which would require that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum im­ ports be carried on U.S.-flag ships—^ were concluded by the Senate Subcom- INDEX Legislative Nev/s Senate holds hearings on Energy Transportation Security Act ! Page 3 Washington Activities column Page 9 Maritime unions meet on joint legislative effort .. .Page 2 Union News Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry . Problems Established .. .Special Supplement President's Report Page 2 Membership meeting in port of New Orleans ....Page 4 Headquarters' Notes column Pages SlU to crew Golden Dolphin Page 5 New York medical clinic is 17 years old Page 10 General News Annual Institute on Foreign Transportation held in New Orleans Page 5 Construction starts on Trans-Alaska pipeline ..Page8 Shipping Dispatchers' Reports Page 22 George Walton docks in Brooklyn .....Page 21 Bienville in Far East .' Page 23 Ships' Committees Page 11 Ships' Digests Page 20 Training and Upgrading Twelve more recertified bosuns graduate Pages, 6-7 Six more 'A' Seniority upgraders graduate ...Page 18 Training and upgrading in - engine department. Pages 14-15 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ... Pages 26-27 GED high school program at Lundeberg and application Page 26 Headquarters' Notes column ..Page8 Membership News Union official proves "you're never too old to learn" / . Page 5 New SlU pensioners ..... .Page 19 Final Departures ... .Pages 24-25 Brother Champine gets high school diploma through GED program.. Page 26 Youngest recertified bosun believes in training and upgrading .. .Page 12 Walter Rice crew p\ays benefit garhe .........Page 12 • Two Seafarers try to save chief officer on .' • Falcon Lady...Page 17 June 1974 .f - • •; mittee on the Merchant Marine May 30. A vote by the full Senate on the bill is expected after the July 4th Congres­ sional recess. SIU President Paul Hall, testi­ fying as the toal witness before the Senate committee, said that "the people of the United States have heen victimized and manipu­ lated by the Arab oil exporting . companies as well as by our own oil companies." He stressed that the need for legislation to reserve a portion of the nation's oil im­ port trade for American-flag ves­ sels "is greater than ever before." Emphasizing testimony he had pre­ sented to the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee in March, Hall said: "Enactment of this legislation will in fact insure that the United States has SIU President Paul Hall speaks in strong support of oil cargo preference the capability to maintain some control legislation (Energy Transportation Security Act) during May 30 testimony be­ over its oil imports. It will guarantee for fore the Senate Subcommittee on the Merchant Marine. Looking on, at left, is U.S.-flag ships the cargo that will act 0. William Moody, administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. as an incentive for the development of our own tanker capability." in hundreds of American service indus­ the Merchant Marine Act's stated pol­ The Energy Transportation Bill was tries. icy of rebuilding America's merchant passed in the House of Representatives • Reduction in the "deficit in the marine and "would guarantee the in March by a vote of 266-136. ocean transporation segment of our bal­ growth of the American-flag tanker In his testimony this month to the ance of payments" which would help fleet." Stressing the need for passage of Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Ma­ stabilize the dollar. the Energy Transportation Act, Hall rine, Hall said: • An increase in "America's tax rev­ said: "It is essential to remember that the enues by increasing the • amount of "Under the Merchant Marine Energy Transportation Security Act of money paid to the U.S. Treasury by Act of 1970, the U.S. fleet has 1974 is much more than a 'merchant American workers and American com­ been able to make significant marine' bill. It is legislation essential panies building and operating Ameri­ strides through the ship construc­ to the national security of the United can-flag ships." tion and operating subsidy provi­ States." • Protection for American consum­ sions of that Act. However, the Again emphasizing his testimony be­ ers of imported petroleum products Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was fore the House committee. Hall said through a cost monitoring system under not intended to be and must not that enactment of the bill — which the supervision of the Secretary of Com­ be considered as the only solution would require that 20 percent of all merce who would determine the fair to rebuilding the merchant marine. petroleum imports be carried on U.S.- , and reasonable cost of American-flag Since the passage of that Act, it flag ships, increasing to 25 percent in tankers available for the carriage of the has become aU too apparent that 1975 and to at least 30 percent in 1977 percentage of oil imports allotted to the availability of cargo is essen­ —^would have broad economic advan­ U.S. ships under the Act. tial to the siuwival and growth of tages for the nation and the American the merchant marine." Guarantee Growth people. Among the benefits he cited Hall also emphasized the national were: Hall said that passage of the Energy security aspects of the bill, citing the Transportation Security Act of 1974— • Creation of thousands of jobs for as the logical extension of the Merchant American workers on board AmericanContinued on Page 17 Marine Act of 1970—would implement flag ships, in American shipyards and Comments of Senate Subcommittee Members , Following are comments from members of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine as reported in the official transcripts of the Senate hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 and the Congress­ ional Record. thrown up against those countries "It seems to me if this nation is for providing themselves a little bit going to achieve its objectives in the "fVe are also concerned about the of security?" world, we are going to have to pror American worker who is constantly Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. vide more jobs and capture more losing jobs to foreign crews and for­ (R-Maryland) world markets—including shipping eign shipyard workers. Furthermore, on the high seas. All those objec­ these foreign vessels pay very little "At a period in history when ex­ tives, it seems to me, would be U.S. taxes. And what about the ports and imports throughout the enhanced by the approach we have American citizens', security if it has world have been expanding, our here." to depend upon these important oil merchant fleet has suffered the hu­ Senator Russell B. Long imports by foreign ships." miliation of carrying less and less (D-Louisiana) Senator Daniel K. Inouye of our nation's trade and commerce. (D-Hawaii) Presently, virtually none of the oil "We seem 0 always be concerned imported into this country is carried about what other people are going on U.S.-flag vessels. While I am not to do to us if yve take an action, and "I would rather have the assur­ suggesting the U.S. move all of its the result is that we don't do any­ ance that [we have] American ves­ imported oil on its own ships, I thing to protect our own position ... sels manned by American crews with believe 20 percent is an equitable I know in the House report that American technology on board to figure. I am convinced that this legis­ France guarantees the French fleet prevent any oil spills and any of the lation will go far toward assuring the equivalent of two-thirds of their problems that could slow down the that the American shipping indus­ imports. The policy of Japan is to production of oil and gas in Alaska. try remains vital, competitive and guarantee at least 50 percent of its I would rather have that and pay healthy." imports. Ecuador, Chile, Spain and the onie-third cent more." Senator Charles Mc. Mathias, Jr. Peru require 100 percent. I wonder Senator Ted Stevens (R-Maryland) what kind of retaliation has been (R-Alaska) •m'-. m r • i iA> - I', • •. f' '.•-'ri: 1 : 1 V. V- J '• i• i nKl I if.' k' ;!K: \ I.; �m Seafarer Thomas Freeman poses question to the dais .during New Orleans meeting. Members have the chance to raise beefs and make motions during the forum. New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens delivers legislative report to the members. Afterwards a good discussion on these matters was conducted. /Membersh/pTMeef/ngs-fhe Democratic Process On the second Tuesday after die first Sunday of each mondi, Seafarers in New Orieans c<Hidnct a general membersdh^ meeting for that port Sim­ ilar meetings for our members are held on desig­ nated days of each monfli in all SIU Constitutional ports. These meetings not only inform the membersh^ in each port of the many important issues fticing the SIU, the maritime industry and die individuars job and job security, but provide an opportunity for the member to express his personal views on the issues; bring up beefe; ask questions, and make motions for approval or denial of the membershty. At last month's meeting in the port of New Orleans, die second largest port in die United States in terms of tonnage handled per year, reports concerning the internal aftiirs of die SIU were presented and a good discussion on the many legislative batties teeing die SIU in die U.S. Con­ gress was held. The New Orieans membershty pledged their support of the SIU in these fights. Whenever possible. Seafarers should attend these meetings and should take an active role in making them more meaningful. It is a part of die democratic process of this Union and the Ameri­ can trade union movement in the UJS. • ^! I I ft 4 r SIU member Lionel Antolne has the deck at last month's New OrJeans membership meeting. The meetings offer Seafarers the opportunity to express their views on many issues. } ' '• :- ' • - After meeting is over, SIU members discuss the proceedings while waiting for a job call. Shipping has been excellent in the port of New Orleans. yr"' 51 01 ... • I v., ? l!'" • :M€r • 4V/fg:, SIU members took an active role in last month's New Orleans meeting. Seafarers should attend these meetings wheneve** possible, and should fully participate. SeafarersLbg Page 4 M New Orleans Seafarers listen closely to the proceedings during meeting. It is part of the democratic process of the SIU. V, �• /.-ix• _.V*'cjjaUi^ls^-'ivti-^.UiL'.^.^ - tf II ^ - M Never Too Old to Learn M K Union Official Gets High School Diploma at HISS ^i~insy iiav&"U"£ew^ears onider my belt, but that doesn't mean I'm too old to study and learn," remarked 53-year old SIU member Sk^ttie Aubusson after successfully completing the Lundeberg School's GED high school equivalency program. Aubusson is the 21st SIU member— and the first Union oflBclal—to get fals high school diploma through the equiv­ alency program at Piney Point Scottie's S3 years also makes him the oldest Seahuer to achieve this educational goaI.< Brother Aubusson modestly credits his achievement to the help and encour­ agement he received from the Ltmdeberg School's academic staff—^but the credit really belongs to him. He-worked closely with his academic instructors and studied long hours on his own in preparing for the GED exam. After only two weeks, his instructors felt he was ready. Scottie "nervously" took the exam, and achieved the second highest grades of all SIU members who Speaking at Tulane completed the program. (The highest grades among Seafarers were obtained last month by 51-year old SIU member WiliiamT BeTiihgerT'See" MayT9'iTLXKr, page 9.) Members of the HLS academic staff SIU Representative Scottie Aubusson, right, and iBU Trainee Biii Lawier ex­ tend weii deserved congratulations to each other after they both successfully completed the Lundeberg School's GED high school equivalency program. The two worked and studied together in preparing for the GED exam. Were "vefyTmpfessed'wiTh'Tne way he worked on his own and with the younger Trainees also participating in the program," and explain, that his GED marks make Scottie "college bound material." Bom ^ South Harrows, England, a suburb of London, Broiiher Aubusson left school at the age of 14 and entered apprenticeship for the butcher's trade. Dissatisfied with his training, he joined the British Merchant Navy in 1938 and during the early years of World War II sailed British merchant­ men with England's National Union for Seamen. After being dumped by a German torpedo on a return run to England from Murmansk, Russia, he was res­ cued and dropped off in Locheue, Scot­ land. There, he caught his first SIUcontracted vessel, the Gateway City, which was heading back to Murmansk. He has been with the SIU ever since. Brother Aubusson continued ship­ ping on SlU-contracted vessels imtil Continued on Page 13 -.-tar-. I Hall States Need for Maritime Cooperation The Graduate School of Business Administration of Tulane University in New Orleans, La. conducted its 25th Annual Institute on Foreign Transpor­ tation and Port Operations May 6-10, 1974. The broad objective of the annual five-day proceedings is the ad­ vancement of maritime commerce for the United States. The educational program's day-long sessions consisted of brief lectures, panel discussions and question and' answer periods. The most heavily attended and well received of all these sessions was a panel' discussion entitled "Our Mari­ time Status—Today and Tomorrow," which took place on the last day of activities. SIU President Paul Hall; Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee; Captain J. W. Clark, New Orleans chairman of the National Maritime Council, and James S. Barker, president and chairman of the board of Moore-McCormack Lines constituted the panel. Industrial Rela­ tions Counselor Charles H. Logan of New Orleans served as panel chairman. In his address to the Tulane Uni­ versity audience of 300, SIU President Hall reflected on the significant devel­ opment of labor-management relations over the years in the maritime industry. Hall noted that, in the past, the ship­ owners and unions were constantly at each other's throats, neither willing to give nor compromise—and the industry suffered. "We have come a long way since then," affirmed Hall. "Now we realize that the key to a strong and revitalized U.S. merchant marine is cooperation and coordination between management and labor, and most importantly we realize the need of understanding each other's problems." Hall also noted that in the past "we sometimes let differences in personal­ ities stand in the way of negotiating quick and fair contracts — and again the industry suffered." He aflfirmed, "we must not allow personality conflicts between labor and management representatives to enter into our negotiations, or to stand in the way of a healthy and developing U.S. maritime industry." Congresswoman Sullivan, leader of the fight in the House of Representa­ tives to secure passage of the oil imports quota bill, outlined for the Tulane Insti­ tute the importance of this legislation to the U.S. and our nation's maritime in­ dustry. Mrs. Sullivan reaffirmed her full and active support of the bill, and ex­ pressed confidence that the needed bill would also move successfully through the Senate and be signed into law. In addition, Congresswoman Sullivan expressed the vital need to this nation for the construction of off-shore deep wmer port facilities. She noted that in years to come the U.S. would be in­ creasing its oil imports, and due to the rapidly rising prices of fuel "we must try to cut costs in.allpossible areas." And, she predicted that "the con­ struction of offshore ports would be the most efficient, the most economical and" fastest way to handle our increased imports." Mrs. Sullivan also reaffirmed her opposition to the plan of the House Select Committee on Committees to reduce the jurisdiction of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. V Congresswoman Sullivan expressed the importance of all facets of maritime to this nation, and voiced the vital need of a strong legislative body, which the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee provides, in handling the na­ tion's maritime problems. After completion of the panel ses­ sions, the Annual Tulane Institute wrapped up with a luncheon at the SIU Hall on Jackson Ave. in New Orleans. ' i % SIU President Paul Hall, left, along with Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan and Industrial Relations Counselor Charles H. Logan during fifth day of pro­ ceedings at the Tulane University's 25th Annual Institute on Foreign Transpor­ tation and Port Operations in New Orleans. Hall spoke of the continued need for management-labor cooperation in building a strong U.S. merchant marine. fh-r Golden Dolphin to Crew-up in July The SlU-contracted Golden Dol­ phin, first ^f three 90,000-ton tankers to be built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., and the largest vessel ever constucted on the West Coast, will be tak­ ing on her SIU crew in the last week of July for her maiden voyage. The 894-ft. vessel, capable of carry­ ing 25 million gallons of crude oil (about 500,000 barrels) is the first double-bottom ship (to protect against oil spillage in collisions) of its size ever built. Her cost was approximately $30 million. The Golden Dolphin, which was launched last January at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif., will be joined on the waterways by her two sister-ships, the Golden Endeavor, scheduled to be launched June 15, and the Golden Monarch. These three ships are similar to the two oil-bulk-ore carriers (OBO) the Ultramar and Ultrasea, previously built at National Steel and Shipbuilding and manned by SIU crews. The OBO's are less than two feet shorter than the tank­ ers, have the sapie hull and engine, and have i dead weight tonnage of 80,500 tons. All the vessels were subsidized with funds from the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has provided jobs both in U.S. shipyards and on U.S. ships for Americans. The Golden Dolphin will carry enough fuel to take her more than half­ way around the world without stop­ ping. She is of the maximum width that can go through the Panama Canal and she can hold a sustained speed of more than 16 knots. The ship has many safeguards built into her, such as its provision for carry­ ing clean ballast which will contribute to the maintenance of high environ­ mental standards. The great black and red vessel is so large that NASSCO had to lengthen its building ways by 400 feet and construct a coffer dam to build and launch it. The ship .will be delivered to Aeron Shipping during the last week in July. At the present it is not sure what her cargo will be.or where she will sail on her maiden voyage. 1. V it Page 5 June 1974 -• / '!... • , J. . :-w �at•if .l* '.-V, ,,. ; •.• • •>•; s •,.. t . * i : .* 1!' . 1v - • I - • Vemer Poulseii Seafarer Verner Poulsen has been a member of the SIU since 1961. Sea­ farer Poulsen, who ships out of the port of Seattle, has been sailing as bosun since 1968. A native of Denmark, Brother Poulsen now makes his home in Tacoma, Wash, with his wife Made­ line and their two children. It has been a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point and at Headquarters in New York. We have been able to observe and experience first hand the integral workings of oiu: Union and the commitment and invest­ ment the SIU has in seeking further job' opportunities for its members. We have been made increasingly aware of how the financial backing of each member makes it possible for our Union to successfully promote and lobby for effective legislation which will profit each member. This we may do individually through our contributions to SPAD. Frograin Ssf eonii^^ |» Jllppiy Oof jjN^nsss wfe tfej they need to effectively iafonn tisebr bmm^ tiie problems and issues our UumU face^jSjid best way du^ vViilb tiieni7 Tlife month the elevtmtii class of bosuns graduated from the program bjrbigiBg to J.06 the uumber of bosuns who have gained a better insi^^ imo tiie and fedustry# The loiowledge tbese mra have acquired bcdter equips them tq providte all of our m«i^>«®sh%» a gi^ter imdexsta^^ of oar problmnsi and to dfiscnss tiimn at wO^b^ menibeidu^ r.- -7 . ' > '' Raymond Fenrera Seafarer Raymond' "Blackie" Ferrera has been sailing with the SIU Page 6 ^ H On uiesc two tS^ 12 bost^ who haVe Just eomgleSed program tell bnefly in titefe own words whm moant^^^ since 1938, and as bosun for the past 29 years. A native of Florida, Brother Ferrera, now makes his home in Chick­ asaw, Ala. with his wife, Elsie. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. When I arrived at Piney Point to start my Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram in April, I didn't know anything about the place. But I came with an open mind so I could learn all they could teach me in the short time I would be there. I found the staff very nice to all of us. They did a great job making our stay interesting and infor­ mative in jail departments. The Wash­ ington trips were very interesting and I learned a lot there. I now know more about how our SPAD'dollars are spent and I now know not one of them is wasted. I have a new oudook on donat­ ing to SPAD. At our Headquarters everyone in all the departments was very nice to us. We learned a lot about the running of om Union and what our Union is doing for us. mi Robert Schwarz Seafarer Robert Schwarz has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as bosuit since 1950. A na­ tive of Alabama, He ships out of the port of Mobile, where he makes his home with his wife, Mittie. We started our program in Piney Point in April. We received a lot of information in Piney Point and in Washington. We sat in both the Senate and House and watched them in action. We learned the value of having good representation in Washington. We met 15 other House members who told us the importance of SPAD. At Union Headquarters in Brooklyn we received a lot more information on the running of our Union. Everyone was very helpful in showing us every department and in answering our ques­ tions. I learned a lot. I just hope I will be able to present it to the crews on our ships as well as I received it. of the vast amount of records that must be kept on file to help our Union run efficiently. I just hope I can retain most of what I have learned and be able to present it to the membership on the ships I sail on in the future. My confi­ dence in the SIU has been bolstered 100 percent, and through our efforts we can have one of the finest merchant fleets in the world. Roberto Zaragoia Seafarer Roberto Zaragoza has been in the SIU since 1941, and has been sailing as bosun Since 1944. Born in Puerto Rico, Brothel' Zaragoza now makes his home in Brentwood, Long Island, N.Y. with his wife Anna, and their five children. He ships out of the port of New York. I thought I really knew a lot about this Union until I attended the Bosuns Recertification Program in Piney Point and Headquarters. In the 30 days at the Harry Lundeberg School and 30 days at Headquarters I learned how to un­ derstand the contract and other things I didn't know before. It has shown me the importance of this program. We are not only preparing young men to go to sea, but we are also preparing Seafarers for the new ships of the future. The field trip to Washington, D.C. was very important to me because I learned about the activities of the mari­ time industry, the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department. The hh. portant thing I want to say is that we must support the political mid legisla­ tive arm of our Union through our sup­ port of SPAD. And the only way of keeping our "picket line" going * in Washington is through contributions to SPAD. Robert GiOain John Cisiecki Seafarer John Cisiecki has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and has been sailing as bosun for the past six years. A native of Pennsylvania, Brother Cisiecki now ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. I became a merchant seaman in 1942, and also became an SIU member the same year. Comparing those early years with the present time is like night and day. Those early years were tough. We didn't have the knowledge con­ densed like it is today. At the Harry Lundeberg School it's all there for young and old alike. As a participant in the Bosuns Recertification Program I have been enlightened to the extent that I believe I will be much more educated and wiser as a seaman and as an American citizen. I'd like to thank all Union officers and personnel for taking the time to actually show and explain to me all the inner workings of the SIU at Head­ quarters. I must say that we must sup­ port our political arm, SPAD. It is our strength. J. R. Thompson Seafarer J. R. Thompson joined the SIU in 1949, and has been sailing as bosun since 1951. A native of Mobile, Ala., he now resides in Chicl^aw, Ala. with his wife Cecilia. Brother Thomp­ son sails out of the port of Houston. I have really learned a lot about our Union through the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program. The month at Piney Point, and the trips to Washington gave me more insight into the workings of politics, and the time at Piney Point made me see how important our train­ ing progran?s are to holding on to what we have worked hard for throughout the years. Our second month has been spent in Brooklyn, and I had no idea Seafarer Bobby Gillain has been a member of the SIU since 1961, and has sailed as bosun since 1967. A native of Cordova, Ala. he now makes his home in Keystone Heights, Fla. with his wife Shelbia. Brother Gillain ships out of the port of Jacksonville. I found out that any member of the Union can help himself with the teach­ ing and training programs at Piney Point. It is the best thing that has hap­ pened since I've been in this Union. We were able to go to Washington and see ^ow the SPAD money was spent, and I can say that the SPAD money is put in the right place. At Headquarters we were able to ask about records, money or anything we wanted to, and the lead­ ership gave us some very good answers. All in all I can say the Bosuns Recerti­ fication Program is a very good thing for all the members, and I think that I will be better able to inform the mem­ bers aboard the ships. Ravanghn Johnson Seafarer Ravaughn Johnson has been a member of the SIU since 1945,. A native of Alabama, Brother Johnson now makes his home in Houston, Tex. with his wife Louise. Seafarer Johnson, who has been sailing as bosun since 1960, ships out of the port of Houston. I made a list of the subjects that I feel will benefit other members, and I hope that I will be able to pass them on to the others who have not had the oppor­ tunity to go through this program yet. The first five weeks we covered the union movement from the beginning and the SIU from 1939 to the present. We made two trips to Washington. The first trip we were introduced to a num­ ber of congressmen and they explained how the oil bill was being placed on the floor of the House. We left there with a good insight on how SPAD is being spent and what it is being used for. The other trip was to the Transporta­ tion Institute, and We learned not only how to get our bills passed, but also that we must constantly watch out for any­ thing that might be against our inter­ ests. I am proud to be a member of this Union, with a leadership with such fore­ sight to create the Harry Lundeberg School and this program. Seafarers Log �j •..V'-:Wsfv-,', -I'lii. \ . X -C'V "V*'- «j • -J • ; 1^' 11 ... : . A '• ; •• • '..v.! '•* .'^.r^'?.*'- • -r""" • i-' "• >. '' i •M: 7' ' • "o' ' ...lA j ' -G- -. i; •- i ?> y-'.- • --V , Harold Weaver Seafarer Harold "Buck" Weaver has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and has been sailing as bosun since 1962. A native of Mississippi, Brother Weaver now ships out of the port of Houston where he lives with his wife Frances. While at Piney Point our classes vis­ ited Washington, D.C. on two occa­ sions. We took a tour of the Senate and House of Representatives and saw how bills were put forth, passed or rejected on the floor. We were introduc^ to lawmakers from many states who in­ formed us as to the value of pur SPAD donations. They are our only tool to help our friends in winning legislation beneficial to us. Your'involvement by voluntary donations is needed now more than at any time in our Union's history. Our picket line is on Capitol Hill instead of the streets and wharves. Our second, and concluding phase of the Recertification Program was spent at Headquarters. We met various indi­ viduals who have the responsibility of keeping the machinery of the Union, such as records, correspondence and financial dispatch in an efficient, smooth operation. 1 for one was glad to participate. Bosuns John Urzan, John Winn and Al Whitmer (Recertified) (I. to r.) were elected as the special selection committee which will choose the bosuns to participate in the July class of the Recertification Program. The three were elected at a special meeting of bosuns held this month after the general membership meeting in New York. if ^ V /H I toilowing are the names and home ports of the 106 Seafarers^who have AUstatt, John, Houston Koiii8,Peny,NewYoilt Andeison, Alfred, Noxfolk Kitta,Leo,Battimofe Anderson, Edgar, New York ' Lambert, Reidus, New Orleam Aimis, George, New Orleans . Landron, Ntonnel, San Joan Ajanada, AHonso, Baitimofe ^ Lam, Robmt, Puerto KjsM» A1kiBS<ai,lto^ Seattle ^ Lafrq^,J BamliiU,Btaner,Honstmi Lavetoe, Baudoin, lames, Houston Lee, H<nis, Seattle B^vers, Norman, New Orlearks Beeching, Marion, Houston Leyal, Joseph, Pbiladelpliia Berger,DavS^ Norfolk . - i^ Lfeby, Br^Jari^Ni^^ Mackert,itobert,Baltonore , James Gamer Seafarer Jimmie Garner has been a member of the SIU since 1963, and has been sailing as bosun siiice 1969. Bom in Alabama, Brother Garner now re­ sides in Gasden, Ala. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. Since it is about the end of our two months I can say that I have gained a broader vision and a greater knowledge of our Union. Since I have been here 1 have also become more interested in the Union as well. It is very important that we stick together and fight for our rights. I was very impressed with the trip to Washington. I would like to en­ courage all of our members to cooper­ ate and give to SPAD because this is now more important to us than any­ thing else. The Bosuns Recertification Program has helped me in many ways and I have enjoyed it very much. We have been treated very nice, and lots of questions have been cleared up. I would like to thank everyone that has had a part in the program. It wOuld be good id every member could attend. Sc|k^Stonley; am Eran^^ , ^• iTUMfl . McGimiis, Artbor, New Orleans Bouigot, AlHrert,^Mobile Batch, Georgia New Orleans Bmke, G^rge, New Yosk , ? Morris, Edwmd, Jr., Bloirfle Albert Ringoette fNewYmdr; Manod Landron Seafarer Manuel Landron has been a member of the SIU since 1939, and . has been sailing as bosun for the past 14 years. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Landron makes his home there with his wife Carmen. He ships out of the port of San Juan. " Oarvllle,Rachard,Hoisston fttoisiwi. , Bfewes,Pefer,NewVoik m,Baltimore PeBaB^VickkGjNs v«ni«r, gmitlfe IJW«*Pl.il5iClSCO * I am very happy that I was selected to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program at the Harry Lundeberg iGamer, Jaines, New Otltons School at Piney Point and at Head­ iGianglordano, D©!!3to,P!i!lailel^l!!a quarters. Our group was taken on a tour of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. where we went to see the House of Rep­ IcfewSKwocNd, Pet*y, ^ • resentatives in session. While in tour in iHanback, Burt, New York the Capitol I learned what SPAD IHellman, Karl, Seattle means and what SPAD stands for and iHieks, Donald, New York how wisely it is spent. SPAD means job e * security. At Union Headquarters we observed /Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore different departments in the Union, Homim, Stephen, New York such as claims and welfare, records and the LOG. We also went to the firefight- James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York , ing school and learned how to fight fires and bring them under control. My Jansson,Sv€n, New York group was also taken to the shipyard Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston and observed how a ship is constructed. Kemgood, Morton, Baltimore I urge all my Union brothers to attend the Bosuns Recertification and Upgrad­ mFiandsco ^ > ing Programs at Piney Point. - : lladitdi,T€Baiy, NewOrleans ' lUlm,Ewlag,NewOrfeans. Kiveia, Alfonso, I^rto Rico Self,'ii Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sheldrake, Peter, Honston Smtifa, Lester, Norfolk Stockmarr,Sven, New York Teti, Frank, New York Thompson, J. Wallace, Wardlaw,: Weaver, Harold, Houston Whltaier, Alan, New York Woods, Malcolm, San J Seafarer Al Ringuette has been in the SIU since 1953, and has shipped out as bosun since 1960. A native of Fall River, Mass., he still makes his home there. Brother Ringuette ships out of the port of San Francisco. Before 1 attended the Bosuns Recer­ tification Pro^am I thought I knew a lot about the Union and how it works. That was until I went to Piney Point^ and Headquarters. The Union educa­ tion course in Piney Point was very in­ teresting and I learned a lot about the history of our Union which I never knew before. As part of the program, we visited Washington twice. One day we visited Congress and spoke to several Con­ gressmen. They showed us who our friends in Washington are and the im­ portance of our support to fight the opposite side. Believe me the only way we as seamen can do that is by SPAD. If we don't contribute, there goes our job security. We also visited the Trans­ portation Institute and saw with our own eyes what an excellent job is being done. Deposit In the SIU Blood Bank- . ^ ^iaragomu Roberto, New York 1974 "v ' It's Your Life 3 •-•il • �-- V 'xv im-. . ' •-.'*., : yi •'Vs'r. "-V'"r Tf Construction Work Starts On Trans-Alaska Pipeline Construction has begun on the $3.5 billicm Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline pro­ ject, which, when completed, will sp^ nearly 800 miles across the fro^n Alaskan frontier from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska's North Slope to the ice free port of Valdez on the 49th State's southern shore. All legislative roadblocks which had stalled the beginning of work for al­ most three years were finally lifted last August when a bill calling for imme­ diate construct'on of the pipeline was signed into law. The SlU was at the forefront in this legislative battle. When the first phase of the project is completed in mid-1977 the pipeline will initimiy pump 600,000 barrels of crude oil per day. This capacity will significandy increase to two million barrels a day, which is one third of our present .daily foreign oil imports, with the ad­ dition of pumping stations along the pipeline route and increased storage capacity at Valdez, It is estimated that 9.6 billion barrels of oil can be recov­ ered from the North Slope oil fields, the -largest ever discovered in North America. From Valdez, the oil will move by American-flag tanker to refineries on the U.S. West Coast for purification and shipment to other parts of the nation. The project will also oeate the need for conshmction of a new fleet of tank­ ers for our merchant marine, creating thmisands of jobs In onr nation's ship­ yards. Also, because of the legislative strength of the Jones Act, all ships iU" volved in the domestic transport of the Abskau etfl must be American-built, Aineiican-manned vessels, which is the promise of hundreds of new jobs for American seafarers. The greater part <rf the first year in the three-year pipeline construction project will be spent building a 360mile road from the Yukon River to Prudhoe Bay which will be used to move men, supplies and equipment during construcdon. Other construcdon for "this season will include site preparation for a ma­ rine terminal at Valdez and for pump stations along the pipeline loute. The actual pipeline, along with .the terminal and pump stations will be built in the second and third construction seasons. Headquarters Nates X* by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i t- i FiREFIGHTlNG No one has to tell a Seafarer how dangerous a fire aboard ship can be. It can mean death or serious injury to the entire-crew. Yet many Brothers are not willing to take a simple one-day course that could ,easily mean the difference between life and death. And that is precisely what the course given by the Maritime Administration in Bayonne, N.J. could mean. You will not only learn the various and best techniques for putting out a fire, biit, perhaps more importandy, you will learn that most fires can be extinguished. In other words, you will not be as fearful of a blaze and you will have the knowledge of what to do when confronted with a fire. I cannot stress strongly enough how very im­ portant this one day course is. The June Class schedule is; June 21 and 25. SlW: ,X WAGE BOOST Effective June 16, you will receive a five percent wage boost according to the terms of the three-year collective bargaining agreement signed with our con­ tracted companies in June of 1972. This five percent wage boost brings to 21 percent the amount of wage in­ crease received by Seafarem since 1972. In the first year of the contract, SIU members received an approximate eleven percent wage boost and last year Seafarers got a five percent increase. For work done on weekends and holidays you will also find there is a boost in premium overtime pay rates. FALCON TANKERS As you know, the Navy has taken over the four Falcon tankers and bareboat chartered them to the Military Sealift Command. The Navy has therefore suc­ ceeded in expanding its Military Sealift Command operations at the expense of the private American merchant marine. The SIU was fighting the take-over for months but the Navy seemed deter­ mined to damage this nation's commercial shipping interests. However, the SIU was successful in winning an arbitration ordering the company to pay all its crewmembers for 90 days after the Union was notified of the take-over, which was Mar. 13. This Union wUl continue to oppose the Navy in any of its attempts to take over privately manned American merchant vessels. More than 9,000 workers are ex­ pected to be involved in this season's construction which will increase to 14,200 during the peak construction period next year, and then taper off to 10,600 in the third year. Headquarters has n , __ To date, several hundred pieces of heavy equipment have been put into service, and sections of 48-inch dia­ meter pipe, which had been stockpiled in Valdez, are beginning to move to storage sites south of the Yukon River. mmilabfe, membe^; 0^ inquiries as to the requfrem^ls ttf SlU the" c^ew.-'' may •, be i^qpucd; tv -drive mrews to dri kmgshoi® « winches for handling ca^ or may be occasions. Two sections of the.SIU's Standard Freightship Agreement outline the work requirements of the crew in this matter. The tot, 4^^ SkNdioii 10(a), States: "Members of all departments shtdl perform iho j^es^ ^ntinuance of tire operations of the vessel as set f<^ this agreement, Necessary Vrork shall include the ptepararion and ^uri of cargo gear and die preparation of cargo holds for the ^'loading dr-discharging;^^^^ The second, Artide II Section 32, fardter darMies the matter. If states: V'-In those ports where there are no required to handle cargo. For such work, crewmembers shaJl be paid by using the various group® as defined by the Shipping Rules, 3, Depart­ Rules. Sectkm 3. Denart' ments and Groups, to d^rmine theiir applicable rate. *'On tankto wlijkai am when crewmembers are Tequired to ur fasten butterwoilh plate nuts remove the butterwoith plates for the purpose of loarflng or di^arging graih caurgo, they entided to cpnppensation as provided for in thls.s^tioiiv so cotfe strued as tp be appUeablfa to ahy-wOT| where longshoremen are pot availabl| dne to labor trouble.'' i V SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE ' The NLRB is currently considering holding hearings to determine whethor or not the certification election which was held in February 1974 should be over­ turned. While it is still too early to predict a decision in favor of the SIU, we feel that the Board's ruling to fully review our charges of unfair labor practice against Sabine Tankers is a step in the right direction. Although we would like early hearings, it appears that further action by the Federal Government will not be forthcoming in the near future. In the meantime, we will continue our efforts in maintaining contact with the unlicensed seamen aboard Sabine's vessels. ^ ^ NAVY TANKERS .Ck>nceming the nine new Navy Tankers which are being built to replace the T-2's now in service, some new developments have occurred which we are currently investigating. Although Falcon Carriers was the low bidder, the Navy wants to give .tfie contracts to Marine Transport Lines. We are currently investigating "why Falcon was not allocated the ships as the low bidder. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we were proud to graduate our eleventh class of recertified bosuns. The Bosuns Recertification Program which began on June 1 of 1973 has proved to be a resounding success. With this group of 12 bosuns, we will now have 106 Seafarers who have been recertified through the two-month program. Each month, we are placing aboard our ships more and more Seafarers who have up-to-date knowledge about the modem ships of today and up-to-date knowledge on the Union and how it works. These men have become well acquainted with the many issues of vital im­ portance to the job security of Seafarers, such as the Energy Transportation Security Act, formerly known as the Oil Import Quota BilL Because these recertified bosuns have become familiar with the new ships, the Union and other important areas affecting your livelihood, they can better serve each and every member of the SIU when they go back aboard ship. Again, I want to'congratulate the 12 bosuns who graduated this month and wish them the best of luck as they return to their ships. They are: John Cisiecld, "Blackie" Ferrera, Jimmie Gamer, Bobby Gillain, Ravaughn Johnson, Manuel Lqndron, Vemer Pouisen, Albert Ringuette, Roi^rt $chwarz, James Thomp­ son, Harold Weaver and Robert Zaragoza. "A" SENIORITY UPGRADING Another program which also helps not only those involved but the entire membership by giving them abetter trained, better informed man aboard ship, is the-"A" Seniority Upgrading Program. This month we were happy to graduate six Seafarers from this one-month program. They are: Robert Garcia, Raul Gotay, Richard Hutchinson, Nikolaos Paloumbis, Dimitrios Papageorgiou and Hans Zukier. They bring to 94 the number of Seafarers who have successfully completed the progrt^ which consists of two weeks at the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point and two we^ks here ad Headquarters. I would encourage all our members who are eligible to advantage of this prc^am. It spells job security for you. �"v. A, C'^^K'' ' •;••••:>-^/^^ • ' -• • Vi-' Jones Act -5 . . i' ij * WMhington Activities By B. Rocker oa Import BiB 'S. . • Legislative action on the Oil Import Bill (Energy Transportation Security Act) is moving full speed ahead in Congress—and is picking up widespread support from the AFT-CIO aflOliates in all parts of the nation. On May 30, SIU President Paul was the wrap-up speaker as die Senate Commerce Committee ended hearingis on the bill. President Hall closed out the Congressional hearings with a stinging indictment against the giant oil con­ glomerates for their callous indifference to what he called "the human element" in this issue—the American seamen and others who Will benefit from jobs, and all Americans who would be rid of the price gougings and energy supply short­ ages created by the uncontrolled practices of American-owned foreign oil interests. • Legislative support for the oil bill is also steaming full ahead, fired up by the AFL-CIO, the Maritime Trades Department, and AFL-CIO state and local centi.:! bodies. On May 28, AFL-CIO President George Meany sent a detailed letter to all members pf the Senate Commerce Committee urging Con- • gressional support for the bill. Letters and telegrams are also being sent by AFL-CIO unions and their members to Senators in every state in the union. • The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Commihee on Maritime Industry Problems—set up by President Meany in April—met with Legislative representatives from affiliates of the Maritime Trades Department on May 28. MTD Administrator Bill Moody outlined the progress of the bill in Congress, and MTD President Hall chaired the meeting and called for a "united front" iii securing passage of the oil bill. The MTD represents more than 7 million members throughout the nation. The legislative representatives pledged full cooperation and support for the oil import bill. The SIU Washington staff remains alert to the continued attacks on the Jones Act by the giant oil interests, the farm lobbies, and the "flag of convenience" operators. Repeated attacks on the Jones Act—^which is the American sea­ men's job security in the coastwise andintercoastal trade—have been overcome throng the efforts of our staff in Washington. The latest attempt to by-pass the Act was made in an effort to bring in foreign-flag vessels to move anhydrous ammonia from Alaska to the West Coast Protecting domestic shipping for U.S.-flag ships and American seamen through the safeguards of the Jones Act will become increasingly important when oil from the North Slope of Alaska begins to arrive for shipment at the port of Valdez. Deepwater Ports The long-delayed Deepwater Port bill passed the House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority—318 to 9..The bill, H.R. 10701, clears the way for construction of deepwater tanker terminals on U.S. coasts. The bill would permit the start of deepwater construction of offshore ports which could handle vessels of 265,000 dwt or more—^which are now being built in American ship­ yards. These ships and the deepwater terminals will make the U.S.-flag fleet more competitive in the world shipping market. The bill now goes to the Senate, where a special subcommittee is drafting its own version. Firefighting Training A bill to provide specialized firefighting training to merchant seamen is nearing final passage in the Congress. The bill, which has received the support of the Maritime Administration, would establish a U.S. Fire Academy to train seamen and dockworkers in techniques to effectively handle fires aboard Amer­ ican-flag ships—particularly tankers, LNG/LPGwessels and other carriers of highly explosive cargoes. Merehant Marine and Fisheries Committee An attempt to ground the effectiveness of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is being vigorously opposed by the SIU. A House resolu­ tion to restructure the committee by scattering some of its important functions to other House committees has been referred by the Democratic Caucus to a Conunittee on Review which will report back to the Democratic Caucus in the House on July 17. An earUer attempt to abolish the committee was defeated after strong opposition by the SIU. : rfi Merchant Marine Act of 1970 The Senate Commerce Subcommittee for Mechant Marine held hearings on May 15 on a bill to authorize the Maritime Administration budget for ship construction and operating subsidies under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The $562.9 milhon budget for fiscal 1975 includes funds for research and development of new ship designs as well as construction and oper­ ating subsidies for tankers, LASH and OBO carriers. Great Lakes vessels and containerships. I 'i';' Pension Legislatioii A House and Senate Conference Committee is meeting on two bills which would regulate privately-funded industry pension plans. The SIU is watching the progress of this conference to make certain that the rights of Seafarers under the SIU Pension Plan are safeguarded and that all benefits for SIU mem­ bers remain secure. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. '• S''?! T|.4 . Seamanship Trophy, Part of Maritime Day in New York r ir-' -••• i! Ai ' National Maritime Day was celebrated May 22. and as part of the festivities in the port of New York there was a water display from a fireboat moving up the East River under the Brooklyn Bridge. During the various ceremonies held on that day. the New York City fireboat Firefighter was awarded the 1974 American Merchant. Marine Seamanship Trophy. The Seamanship Trophy was established in 1962 to honor deeds exemplifying distinguished seamanship and profes­ sional competence by U.S. citizens serving aboard a U,S. vessel. The Firefighter yras awarded for her gallant response to the mammoth fire which resulted from the collision of the container vessel Sea Witch and tanker Esse Brussels under the Verrazano Bridge in June. 1973. Accepting the award from Thomas A. King, (center). Eastern region director of the Maritime Administration Is Lieutenant James F. McKenna, commander of the fireboat. Pilot Matthew T. Fitzsimmons (far right) looks on. SIU President Paul Hail was among the members of the Select Committee which reviewed nominations for the trophy. JiiiielS74 ''I f-i'rfi- ��mm • /. Boston Committee Ultramar Committee • ' - )tr0- 'I Recertified Bosun Chuck D'Amico, front second from right, is on his first ship, the Boston since recently completing the two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The Boston paid off at the Sea-Land docks in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on May 2. Ship's committee members are, standing front from the left: James Keno, secretary-reporter; John Atherton, educational director; John Wright, engine delegate; D'Amico, ship's chairman, and Manuel Sanchez, deck dele­ gate. "A" Seniority Upgrader Charlie Humason, standing rear center, accom­ panied SID Patrolman Dave Quinones, rear ri^ht, on the ship's payoff. James Committee Recertified Bosun Barney Swearingen, standing second from right, partici­ pated in the March Class of the Bosun Recertification Program and is now aboard the Ultramar. Photo was taken during a visit to the Ultramar in the port of Jacksonville, Fla, The Ultramar is the largest ship to ever enter Jacksonville. Committee members, standing from the left are: Pat Rogers, educational director; Carroll Boudreaux, engine delegate; Swearingen, ship's chairman, and Joseph Pitetta secretary-reporter. Kneeling front from the left are: Frank Campbell, steward delegate, and Arthur Longuet, deck delegate. Walter Rice Committee The SiU-manned cargo ship James paid off in the port of Bayonne, N.J. on May 13 after a run to the Far East. Ship's committee members agreed it was a good voyage and a good crew. They are, from the left: P. H. Rose, deck dele­ gate; Lyie Clevenger, educational director; Robert Rowe, steward delegate, and A. Dimitropoulos, engine delegate. Portland Committee The SIU manned Walter Rice tied up in the port of Longview, Wash, recently to pick up some cargo. The ship's committee noted that the entire Walter Rice crew worked well together with fine cooperation in all departments. The com­ mittee members are, from the left: Perry Ellis, educational director; W. C. Byrd, ship's chairman; Clarence Smith, steward delegate, and Bill Verzone, engine delegate. Educational Director Ellis used some of the money in the ship's fund to purchase puzzles and other games for the use of the crew during off hours. Suamico Committee Recertified Bosun Frank Teti, second from right, a participant in the Bosun Recertification Program during the months of December and January, is now sailing bosun aboard the coiitainorship Portland which paid off on May 1 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Ship's committee members are, from the left: George Paul John, steward delegate; Juan Cruz, secretary-repprler; F. Teti, ship's chair­ man, and Ed Boles, deck delegate. The Portland, originally buiit in 1945 by the Kaiser Co. in Richmond, Calif., was converted for container carriage in 1968. The 497-foot long vessel is capable of carrying 360 containers. She is on a coastwise run. June 1974 The SlU-manned Suamico, operated by Hudson Waterways, paid off recently in the port of Portland, Ore. The ship's committee, along with Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford, standing rear, gathered topside for a photo after a smooth payoff. Committee members are, from the left: Don White, educational director: J. Buchanan, steward delegate; C. Canales, ship's chairman; L. Ben­ nett, secretary-reporter, and R. Crockrell, deck delegate. Page n �J ASHORE Seafarer Garner Believes In Training and Upgrading / New York Two SlU-contracted companies were among the shipping firms that awarded prizes to the 17 contest winners in the 1974 Harold Harding Memorial National Maritime Essay competition sponsored by U.S. Propeller Clubs throughout the country, it was announced here recently. The 39-year-old contest marked the observance of Maritime Day on May 22. Delta Steamship Lines of New Orleans gave a free cruise to South America to high school student R. Thomas Morgan of Gallipolis, Ohio for his essay on the importance of the maritime industry. Sea-Land Service, Inc. of Elizabeth, N.J. gave a $100. U.S. Savings Bond to Horacio Mourino of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Final decision on the best of the 17 essays will be made this month. n• Galveston - Maritime Day was marked here with a dinner and a program at a local hotd with the Propeller Club, the Galveston-Texas City TrafiSc Qub and the Gal­ veston Chamber of Commerce in attendance. Seattle A Miss Maritime Day queen and her court, employes of the port and a steam­ ship firm here, reigned over National Maritime Week celebrations from May 19 to26. The festivities were highlighted by seamen's memorial services off Pier 56. Ship models and nautical gear were on display during the week in several store windows. Open house was held on vessels at Pier 5 on the downtown waterfront. Baltimore Grand prize winner out of 10,000 entrants in the annual "Ship American" national maritime poster contest was a 17-year old girl high school senior here. She got $500 for her achievement. Savannah SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. has added this port as a calling point for its ships on the Far East run. Two C-4 Mariners will eat the anchor there bimonthly with the breakbulk SS Thomas Jefferson calling Jime 24 with containers, tanks and refrigerated cargo. Piney Point Owners and representatives of the towing industry met here May 29 to May 30 in an Advisory Meeting on Towing Industry Education. They reviewed the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship curriculum, approved new courses and held a critique on the future goals of education in the towing industry. Louisville The LllW-contracted paddlewheeler, the Delta Queen of Cincinnati won the 11th annual Great Ohio River Steamboat Race May 1 steaming undCr the Clark Memorial Bridge 10 lengths in front of the Belle of Louisville. Arriving in time for the Kentucky Derby festivities, the Delta Queen has won the steamboat race six times and the Belle of Louisville five times. San Francisco National Maritime Week got underway here May 19 in the Bay with the annual 10-man whaleboat race sponsored by the local steamship companies. On Maritime Day the SIUNA-aflBliated Marine Cooks and Stewards Union held seamen's memorial services in the morning on the schooner C. A. Thayer moored at Maritime State Park on Hyde St. Pier near Fisherman's Wharf. After taps and a rifle volley, floral wreaAs were cast on the outgoing tide at the Golden Gate from a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. Seafarer Jimmie Gamer is a profes­ sional who has a firm belief in the value of the training and upgrading programs of the SIU—and he has cUmbed the ladder from ordinary seaman to ableseaman, bosun and quartermaster through the Union's career advance­ ment programs. Seafarer Gamer was 22 and working as an assistant civU engineer for the state of Alabama when he happened to meet some SIU seamen at the Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 1963. From that chance meeting came a desire to go to sea. He went to the SIU hall and was advised that the best way to begin was to attend the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School—the foremnner of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. After attending the AFTS in New Orleans and Houston for 60 days, he boarded his first ship—the S.S. Hudson (Oriental Steamship Co., now Ogden Marine)—for a 28-day trip to Calcut­ ta. His next trip was as dayman on the S.S. Madcat (Waterman Steamship Co.) and he continued sailing with Waterman through 1966. During that time. Seafarer Garner achieved an ableseaman endorsement through study ma­ terials supplied to him by the AFTS training facUity in New Orleans. In 1969 he took his first bosun's berth on the S.S. Steel Architect (Isth­ mian Lines) and the same year he achieved his full "A" book through the SIU's seniority upgrading program. Seafarer Gamer has sailed steady as bosun and in the past 11 years he has accumulated more than seven year's day-for-day seatime. This month. Sea­ farer Garner, who at the age of 33 is the youngest bosun in the SIU, completed the SIU Bosun Recertification Program. His success story — made possible largely through the training and up­ grading programs of the SIU — has made Seadarer Garner a firm believer in the opportunities the programs provide. Commenting on the training programs SeaSsaer Jim Gamer for young men coming into the indus­ try, he said: "It's the best thing that ever hap­ pened to this Union. These young guys mean not only that we have a stability and future for our Union but also that we will have security in our pension program in the years ahead." Speaking of the various upgrading programs. Seafarer Garner said: "If a man had to pay for this kind of training very few of us would be. able to make it. It's all there at Pincy Point for anyone who wants to make it. All you have to do is to be willing to try and the school will work with you all the way." What are Seafarer Garner's plans for the future? "I'm looking to get a bosun's job on one of the Waterman LASH sWps. I also plan to go back to Piney Point for training on the new LNG/LPG ships because I believe that these new ships are the future of our Union and we should all be prepared to handle this new equipment better than any other seamen in the world." The Walter Rice Crew Plays Two Benefit Games Oakland, Calif. This SIU port had a cargo upswing last year moving 7.2 million tons, 5.4 million tons being containerized. In 1962 the port moved 2.5 million tons of containers in its first year of container operations. •'r.''' -' . >T1V' • Inchon, Korea The SlU-eontracted Sea-Land Service, Inc. will now call at this port near Seoul. ' Construction of the harbor's deep water^tidal basin begun in 1969 has just been completed. The company's S-L 7 container fleet will call at the port weekly from Hong Kong, Yokohama, Kobe and the U.S. West Coast. Charleston, S.C. Seatrain Lines, Inc. hopes to get more container traffic here after enlarging its facilities and building a new terminal. In the last nine months, Seatrain has handled 372,000 tons of cargo in the port, almost two-thirds for export. SIU member M. Zepeda,, second from left, holds trophy presented the Walter Rice crew"for "International Good Will;" In a wonderful display of the "broth­ erhood of man", the crew of the SIUcontracted Walter Rice got together a basketball team and played two benefit games against a local squad from the town of Corral, Chile for the poor chil­ dren of that area. All proceeds from the games wsnt to the children's Christmas Fund. The of­ ficers and crew of the Walter Rice also donated eenerouslv to the fund. P Page 12 • The contests took place just prior to the Christmas holidays while the Walter Rice was in port. The Seafarers tried to keep the games close in an effort to hold fan interest at a peak, but in the process managed to lose both games. In appreciation for their contribu­ tion, the Mayor of Corral presented the Walter Rice crew with an award for "International Good Wilk" Seafarers Log ri':. .r'-; - •'- • „ �•'m- Cities Serviceinterstate May Merge Cities Service Co. and the Interstate Group of Companies, both SlU-contracted companies, have reached an agreement to combine their marine operations. The merger is subject to a number of conditions, including a favor­ able ruling by the Internal Revenue Service. The new company, which will be known as lOT Corp., wiU bring together Interstate's fleet of tugs and barges and the deepwater tanker operations of Cities Service. Interstate is a privately owned Philadelphia-based group of ma­ rine oil transportation companies. Cities Service marine division is Cities Service Tankers Corp., New York, a whollyowned subsidiary of the oil company. When combined the new organization will have a fleet of 22 tugs, 42 barges and 14 ocean-going tankers. Five tugs and six barges are on order and will be delivered between now and 1976. Also on order are three very-large crude carriere, each in the 261,000 dwt class. Adrian S. Hooper, presently board chairman of Interstate, will be chairman of the board, president and chief execu­ tive officer of lOT. Corporate head­ quarters will be in Philadelphia. Meeting Informs Crew 1 AT SEA SS Stonewall Jackson Launched only last December in New Orleans, this SlU-manned Waterman LASH ship sailed June 5 from the Gulf to Port Sudan on the Red Sea. The 20,000-ton tanker carried 2,000 tons of wheat in 11 of her lighters. 55 Mobile Up in a Seattle drydock last month, this Alaska vanship was a rare sight that far south. Drydock work entailed bottom welding and the tightening of rivets loosened by Alaskan ice packs. 55 Mohawk Arriving in Saigon this week from the Gulf is the SS Mohawk (Ogden Ma­ rine) carrying 14,000 tons of rice bags destined for the Khmer Republic formerly known as Cambodia. 55 Bienville This Sea-Land containership carrying a military cargo made her first call at the port of Inchon, Korea, May 10. The 226-container ship used her own shipboard cranes as a shore crane won't be available until August. 55 New Orleans A fifth containership, the SS New Orleans (Sea-Land) was added to the firm's Seattle to Alaska run. Now three instead of two Sea-Land eontainerships will make the weekly run. 55 Overseas Alice Ship's skipper, Capt. Albert Johnston reports that the SlU-eontraeted tank­ er's refueling exercise in the Pacific with a Navy vessel recently was "mo#k com­ mendable," according to the U.S. Navy command. Last month the Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) docked in Sasebo, Japan. Earlier, the SIU crew thanked Chief Steward E. R. Perry and the steward department for an excellent Easter feast of Virginia baked ham and the fixings displayed in an attractive, mimeographed menu and served on clean, white linen. Above, crewmembers on the Transoregon (Seatrain) hold shipboard meeting at ship's payoff May 21 in Weehawken, N.J., after a coastwise run to Puerto Rico. The SlU's legislative activities were discussed, and the crew was brought up-to-date on current issues before the Congress and the problems facing the maritime industry. Below, the transoregon's ship's committee gathered for picture. They are (from I. to r.): R. Carabailo, steward delegate: Gene Greaux, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli, ship's chairman, and David Able, engine delegate. 55 Falcon Lady Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Jr. of Mobile writes that the taiiker's Chief Mate N. Gullo was asphyxiated in one of the ship's tanks and died on the way to Yokosuka, Japan. A bouquet of flowers and sympathy cards were sent to his family. The master's wife, Mrs. F. Liberty had to leave the vessel because of illness. A box of candy and get well cards were sent to her at the hospital. On docking in San Francisco, the ship was taken over by the Military Sealift Conunand. 55 Iberville Fireman-watertender Frederick J. Dukes aboard this SlU-contracted Water­ man ship was hospitalized in Saigon recently. 55 Alex Stephens Another Waterman vessel had Seafarer-writer Charley A. Bortz of Hellertown, Pa. aboard acting as deck delegate on the voyage from Durban, South Africa to Savannah. Bortz has written a few stories for the Seafarers LOG on his trips to Russia on an SlU-contracted grain-oil tanker and on his impressions sailing aboard an S-L 7 containership to Europe. Bosun A. Antoniou said the crew donated surplus ship's fund money to a children's hospital. All of the SIU crew voted thanks to Messman Jose Vargas for good service. 55 Seattle High School Diploma Continued from Page 5 1952 when he began servicing the New York waterfront as a Union patrolman. In 1959, he became port agent in Chicago and is responsible for organiz­ ing the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. Presently, he is working on organiz­ ing companies for the SIU-afiBliated In­ land Boatmen's Union in the States of Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkan­ sas and Oklahoma. The father of eight—^five girls and three boys ranging in age from 10 to 29 —Scottie ^ways impressed on his chil­ dren the importance of education, but "never really thought about my own." June 1974 "It's unfortunate," he notes, "that many of our members, because of cir­ cumstances were never able to get their diplomas." "But now, the Union offers a real opportunity for high school equiva­ lency, and our members should seri­ ously think about taking part in it," he stat^. Brother Aubusson recalls "when I first entered the GED program I didn't know how it would turn out. But I had to prove to myself that I could pass the exam, and when I did I felt a great deal of personal satisfaction." Complete infqnnation and applica^tion for the Lundeberg School's GED equivalency program can be found on page 26 of this issue of the LOG. "Being an original member of the Union," Reporter-Secretary E. B. Tart reminded his SIU shipmates of what "we went through in the old days on these ships." He pointed out that because "we have lost the Falcon tankers to the MSC, we should buy as many SPAD tickets as we can afford. For as they say," he emphasized, "POLITICS IS PORKCHOPS." .• /•%•. '5 Page 13 . 4' �¥ .s y'i it• -i *1 tr • J'. I; 4 ' n ' I • i.rV,- T:. 'iL - .H •? -•'= {' IrtelliJJ 1 } ii ' 11^ 'McDonald, and Jeff Lutz. standing is course Instmctorpl^d^^^^^'^le^an^er Martinez, jim Fonvllle, Randy aM dJIipmri"® »^®"ell Neiuelir^ John Griffith htt the looks wfiile studying for tfieir Junior Engineer enaorsement. one of the endorsements required for the QMED rating. Training and Upgrading to Meet the Needs of the Future llie U^. maritiine industry Is a rapidly and radically changing one. As tte older ships of our merchant marine are taken out of service, they are being replaced by new, highly automated, highly technical vessels such as the liquid natural gas carrier, the ore/bulk/ofl carrier, the LASH contamershlp-baige carrier, and the supertanker. And, just as rapidly as the ships of our merchant marine change, the skills to efficiently and safely man thei|i also change. To meet the manning needs of the' near future — and to protect the job security of our members, the SIU's Hai ry Lundeberg School^ In conjunction with the Coast Guard, has developed comprehensive career advancement programs which enable a Seafarer to ipgrade to the top of his particular department In a relatively few years. The photos shown on these two pa;es outline. In particular, the many opportunities offered by the Lundeben School for engine room personnel. Upon entering the Lundeberg School a young man learns during his basic entry engine room training period the ( uties of a wiper. After accumulating the necessary ieatime requirements, he can then upgrade to fireman, oiler, watertender— and from there can get the necessary endorsements for the Increasingly impo tant QMED rating. While achieving his QlVffiD rating, a Seaforer can get a welding endorsement, and Is eligible to participate m the new LNG training program. These programs are open ®Pen to all eUgible SlU members members and and Seafarers Seafarers should should ! s'" >•'- HI OJ I -% i Upgrader Craig Spencer works in thd Lupdeberg School's engine room as pan of h,s on-the-job training for — ^ W.OUB O • ' ' .-Ir 'A, y',- ' > " VlMJUIg Seafarers ke fnll advnnfaoA «kam : . .. » Photos of control board of an LNG carrier with^inQtm^f"^?'^' ^'^antage of them. They are an insurance of job swurlty for the Seafarer Nikolaos Saslos recently course is necessar? for all Sea^rers wha ^ "ember and they mean higher paying, more responsible jobs abomd ship. ^ completed his QMED course at the LNG carrier. P aboard an SlU-contracted Complete details and requirements for all of the Lundeberg School's proLarry Allen, left, and Bob Prentice study the makeup of heat exchanger Lundeberg School and stayed on to Sfams can be found on pages 26 and 27 of this Issue. wh^e^^rticipating in the Lundeberg School's LNG program for engine department get welding endorsement. Here, he I. n u i. •J-••I'!•' l-^K' fec---'Pt«p..l t-'. • row, frontto rear are: Charles Dahlhaui, Bob Prentice, and Urr^ Allen sSidIng "Tnsructor Lee DIML?®'" a Larry Alien, standing is Instructor Lee DeMasters. "-S" ""isfit, ©ration unit while working for^ED^ " : ••4^'L .. I '•*n< iiwiiiiaaiiiiM _ -'ii •* ' ' 1 , J r < « 1 ^ ij ' I ^ ^ . 's , ' 4. ^ « on refrigeration problems during classroom instruction. important for manning needs aboard the new high techpoioS^ and Dayid Cameron study refng- ^ . f _ s • fageiS • > . •. . ' J r -J"'''- '•e '* V f• /• 1 �m S»»a!»«SI«!OMBSIW»«r«f •'.^ -• Sv'k ' W- • *• • Admires SlU's fffQitS I am not a member of the SIU, but being a charter boat P captain J come into contact with a lot of people who make their living on the water, many of whom are SIU men. . X can't help admiring your untiring efforts in saving our USPHS system and keeping the Jones Act in force. I also admire your continuing fight to use more American ships to import foreign oil—and this is one fight all of us can join by sending letters, to our Senators and Representatives. To this goal let every onp strive to do their best. Sincerely, Eddy Davis IMItimore, Md. -X -1 •, Unity For a Strong U.S. Fleet Maritime Labor is moving in a posi­ tive directon toward resolving the prob­ lems that have frustrated the vitality and growth of this nation's maritime industry for many years. A significant step for­ ward was made last month when AFLCIO President George Meany estab­ lished the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. (See Special Supplement in this issue of LOG.) How meaningful that first step will be and how far we will travel on the road to achieve that stability which will foster the growth of a strong and competitive U.S.-flag fleet is going to depend upon the understanding, good faith and deter­ mination of all miaritime labor organiza­ tions. A promising beginning was made on May 28 when maritime labor— joined by other AFL-CIO organizations -united in a cooperative effort to work together for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act. But, we must move beyond an effort to achieve an immediate goal. We must probe to the causes of the ills of our in­ dustry and find the cure that will make it viable and competitive. Understanding will be the key to achieving our long-range objectives. Recognizing our mutual concerns vrill stimulate a determination to unite in an uncompromising effort to achieve a dur­ able solution to the problems and chal­ lenges that confront the maritime indus­ try and all of its labor organiztations. The problems and challenges are many. They involve our relationship with each other and, in the larger sense, they concern our joint responsibilities to the industry. There afe the challenges that directly affect our jobs and job security. These are the challenges of a rapidly advancing technology which demands new training. There is the challenge of cooperation be­ tween maritime labor and the industry to increase productivity— while protecting liili IM'i Ffaises Welfare Plan I wish to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the fine and ; qitick financial response I received for the time my wife was V' iOnfined in a hospital. I am glad to belong to an organization jobs, wages and working conditions—^to make the U.S.-flag fleet competitive in the world market. There is the challenge of achieving greater stability in labor-management relations which will bring increased de­ pendability on our nation's merchant marine. We have in recent years made major strides forward in this area, but more needs to be done. There is the challenge of convincing Congress of the need to adopt a legisla­ tive program that will strengthen the in­ dustry, and of persuading the industry of the need for their cooperation in achiev­ ing our joint legislative goals. Fraternally, tSeorge Palm Manitowoc, Wisc.^ on Pension recently received my first pension check and I want to Isay howmuch I appreciated itj and how happy I am to belong I to such a good'Union. I also appreciate the way the Welfare " " ha.s taken care of my wife's medical bills in the past.' " ; Best of luck, and God bless all my friends in the SIU. Fraternally, George E. Powell Irvlngton, Ala. . ,« There is the challenge of seeking a coordinated government maritime policy which will implement—rather than frus­ trate—^the nation's shipping program. There is the problem of jurisdiction, and the disputes which sap 'the energy that maritime labor must have to achieve greater economic gains and job security for all seafarers. The challenge before us is to work toward our common goals in a spirit of mutual trust and understanding. The regular meetings of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee, under the auspices of the AFLCIO, will provide the forum to discuss our mutual problems and seek solutions: to our common goals. They will provide us'with the opportunity to plot the broad needs of our industry in terms of labor, management and government—and to chart our cour^ for the future. In charting that course, we must be careful to avoid the shoals of misunder­ standing and jurisdictional conflicts. We must seriously consider whether the an­ swer to the basic problems affecting the maritime industry—^problems which ad­ versely affect the best interests of mari­ time workers—-is the compelling need for mergers between unions in both the unlicensed and licensed areas. hlpmates Took Collection ; ' My mother passed away on May 3 while I was working at sea aboard the Hra4ford Island. The olfic'ers and crew of the ship took up a collection and, , sent flowers. I wish to thank my .shipmates for Ihcii kindness < in a time of sorrow. Sincerely, ...r J. Lee Rogers - y ' '' iune m* Volume XXXW No. 4 Official Publication of Uto Seafararte tntarnatlonal Union of - . AFL-ciQi ; v,;:.'-:.;,,.: iPli North America, Atlantic, Quif, Ukea and Inland VVater^ Otstrict; txecutivo Board Paul Hell, PtdsitSeni , Cai Tanner, Bxscutive Joe DiGlorpio. Secrefafy-rmaswer ' pnnk OiozaK Vice-President , gatl Shepard, Vicff-Prosldsnt tindsey Williams. Vice-President ' Pmi QiozaK Vice-Presldeni Publistfed monUtly by Seafarers Internatlbnal Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFt-CIO 675 FoorMr Avenue. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Ti»t.' 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.y, . -.^85 _____ ___ I-- Page 16 Seafarers Log J • .. TA i- • u . . „• .Vfc. »r -1'; .1 1,^ i<- r ••s. ' • .U. ;• ' .• ,u A ' • \ / ,Y ' J X �Former HLSS Instructor f ^i - row® , •• Fumes Fell Chief Officer Aboard the Falcon Lady UH1 H' (^* rtsf ,J»»a »• A '^¥fyvV-.>2i Despite the desperate efforts of his shipmates to save him. Chief Officer Nicholas Gullo was overcome by nox­ ious fumes in one of the ship's tanks aboard the Falcon Lady and died at sea on April 14, 1974. The ship's Master, Captain Robert K. Stanley has recommended the entire crew for a Coast Guard commendation for their efforts, with special bravery commendations for Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Able-seaman Keith Sisk (both SIU members) and Second Assistant Engineer Thomas Golias. like to recommend the entire crew for a commendation." Chief Officer Gullo was extremely well-liked and respected by all who worked with him. In 1969-70, Gullo headed the voca­ tional education program at the Harry Lundeherg School in Piney Point. Working along with the staff of the School, he was instrumental in setting up many of the innovative programs for deck and.engine training for both entry rating trainees and upgraders. - J. •• I-' Union Label Show In Memphis The SlUNA-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity District, provided one of the 400 exhibits at the 29th Union-Industries Show held in Memphis, Tenn. last month. Union workers showed off their products, skills and services to visitors during the six-day "open house" staged by the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades De­ partment. Standing in front of the Cannery Workers exhibit are (from I. to r.) Steve Edney, president of the union; Russell E. Train, administrator, Environ­ mental-Protection Agency; Richard Walsh, president. Union Label and Serv­ ice Trades Department, and James Searce, deputy director. Federal Media­ tion and Conciliation Service. Transportation Act Continued from Page 3 Merchaiit Marine Act of 1936 in which Congress charged the privately-owned civilian merchant marine with-the de­ fense mission of serving as a "naval and military auxiliary in time of war or na­ tional emergency." Rebuts Oil Company Arguments He strongly rebutted arguments of the major oil companies, which operate third-flag fleets, that these oil compa­ nies had "effective control" over their foreign-flag ships. Hall cited the action of Liberia in banning ships under its registry from carrying arms to the Mid­ dle East as clear evidence of the false­ ness of the "effective control" argument. Hall charged that American-owned multinational oil conglomerates frus­ trated U.S. foreign policy by bowing to the demands of oil-producing Arab na­ tions, and he attacked Aramco for giv­ ing in to the orders of Saudi Arabia to deny fuel to American NATO forces in Europe. In concluding his testimony. Hall re- Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. minded the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee of their "great service rendered to the nation through the adoption of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 ... which stimulated the neces­ sary first steps toward regaining promi­ nence and stability for the United States on the high seas." Stressing the critical importance of the 1974 Energy Transportation Bill, Hall said: "This legislation ... offers another opportunity to this Committee to pro­ vide leadership in bringing about the enactment of landmark legislation which serves the best interests of the United States." In Support Speaking in support of the Bill, in addition to SIU President Hall, were: William Blackledge, executive vice president, Gulf Oil Trading Co.; Edwin M. Hood, president, Shipbuilders Coun­ cil of America; O. William Moody, ad­ ministrator, AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department; Alfred Maskin, executive director, American Maritime Associa­ tion; Joseph Kahn, chairman of the board, Seatrain Lines; Jesse Calhoon, president. Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and Shannon Wall, presi­ dent, National Maritime Union. In Opposition Testifying in opposition were: Philip J. Loree, chairman. Federation of American Controlled Shipping; James W, Kinnear, senior vice president, American Petroleum Institute; Edwin J. Dryer, general counsel. Independent Refiners Association of America; Julius Katz, acting assistant secretary. Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs; John •K. Tabor, under-secretary of com­ merce, Department of Commerce; Duke Ligon, assistant administrator for pol­ icy, planning and regulation. Federal Energy Administration, and John M. Letiche, Department of Economics, University of California. On the day of the tragic incident. Chief Officer Gullo entered the tank wearing a Fresh Air Breathing Appa­ ratus. While in the tank, he encountered trouble with the air hose and tried to make it back topside, but was overcome by the deadly fumes and collapsed. On seeing this. Bosun Morris rushed into the tank without a Breathing Ap­ paratus and reached the chief officer but was forced back by the fumes. Able-seaman Sisk and the second engineer then entered the tank wearing masks and were able to bring Guild topside. Other members of the crew tried to revive him through mouth to mouth resuscitation, but the attempts were all unsuccessful. In his letter to the Coast Guard, Captain Stanley writes, "the entire crew displayed unsurpassed cooperation and effort in the attempt to revive the chief officer ... and for their efforts I would War Bonus Arbitration Is Decided u 5! An impartial arbitrator this month ruled that all claims for the payment of Vietnam War Bonuses prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored, and that such payments after this date are denied. It had been the contention of the Military Sealift Command that they were not required to reimburse steamship companies for war bonus payments after tbe date of July 1, 1973 with the end of the Selective Service Act. However, many companies con­ tinued these payments after the July 1 date and had been refused reim­ bursement by MSG. I 1'; Pensioner on Great Lakes 11 In the port of Frankfort, Mich., Seafarer Alfred Sandow (left) receives check and best wishes from Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Sandow started his sailing career In April, 1941 and ended It as a fireman on the Ann Arbor Rail­ road Carferrles In Frankfort last February. I Change of Address • Or New Subscriber I Editor, * SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim In/urmation.) I'J NAME ADDRESS CITV STATE ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give former address or send mailing label from last issue received. Page 17 June 1974 " 1 S - �«»**«.a<n!i^-!.iM»'w,-a>»wftgii TTI New A Book Members ore Nikolaos Paloninbis Seafarer Nikolaos Paloumbis re­ ceived his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in Novem­ ber, 1973. Brother Paloumbis has been a member of the SIU since 1968. A native of Greece, he now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Diana and their two children. Seafarer Paloumbis ships out of the port of New York. I used to be upset when jobs went to Seafarers who had less seatime than I did. Finally I had the resolution to go to the school for my "A" Seniority Up­ grading. During the time I spent at Piney Point and in New York I have come to understand the operations of the SIU. I learned the need for our SPAD donations and how they are used to help pass bills that are important to the merchant marine. I also learned how they help stop outside interests from destroying the industty. I think every seaman, old and young, should take advantage of all the programs and opportunities offered by the Union to its members. . Six more Seafarers achieved full "A" books throu^ the SIU's Seniority Up­ grading Program this month and toOk the oath of obligation at the general flScinbership meeting in New York. Seniority Upgrading Program ^ was established with the objective of keepihg our membership ptepared for tbe innovations on the new ships beingcoiistructed, thereby maintaining the SU's tradition of providing welltraitted and Qualified Seafarers for all i|S contracted vessels. Its purpose is also Ijl^pur members a bett? hard facts about, contributing to the political fund in order to assure victory on these important pieces of legislation. We engaged in a unique program geared to instruct the membership on just what happens in the offices. One such department was welfare and claims. I also visited the record depart­ ment and the IBM room where any information can be gotten in a few sec­ onds by pressing buttons. So you can clearly see by just attendmg the up­ grading program how the membership can be better informed about the Union and its affairs. standing of our problems and what the best way is to deal with them. The addition of these six Seafarers brings to 94 the number of members who have attained full "A" book statoX siuCcT tliis upgtudiiig pfOgtara Was ini^ tiated last year. On this page, Raul Gotay, Robert Garcia, Nikolaos Paloumbis, Dlraitrio|i Papageprgiou, Hans Zukier and Rich­ ard Hutchinson, Jr. tell in their own words wpat ffie^rograra has meant t^ and the help of politicians in Washing­ ton we can strive to get better and stronger laws for the benefit of the merchant marine. In the program at Piney Point I learned how the Union was founded, all its achievements and how it has prospered in the last few years. Richard Papageor^n Seafarer Dimitrios Papageorgiou has been in the SIU since 1969. He re­ ceived his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in March, 1973. A native of Greece, Brother Papageorgiou now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. During my stay at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point and at SIU Headquarters in New York as an "A" seniority upgrader, I had lots of time to learn anything I need to know about our Union. That school in Piney Point is one of the best in the nation. If asked about it 1 would recommend it highly. I have been at Piney Point three times, for QMED, lifeboatman and "A" Se­ niority upgrader, and I was very im­ pressed by the facilities and the teaching staff. Hutchinson, Jr. Robert Raol Hans Gotay Znkier Seafarer Hans Zukier has been in the SIU since 1968. He received a FWT endorsement from the Harry Lunde­ berg School in October, 1973, A native of Germany, Brother Zukier now ships out of Philadelphia where he makes his home. During my stay here in the Seniority Upgrading Program I have learned a whole lot more about the SIU. It was really amazing to see just how the organization works. For instance, the day starts out with a meeting, which is attended by Uruon officials, bosuns who are being recertified and seniority upgraders. Here current events concern­ ing welfare, and pension and oil legis­ lation are discussed. We were given the Dimitrios Seafarer Raul Gotay graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Gotay now makes his home in Gainesville, Fla. with his wife Ruth and their two children. Seafarer Gotay ships out of the port of New York as steward-cook. The "A" Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram that the SIU is presenting is an opportunity to see how the Union is working for its members. It gives us the opportunity to see where and how our money is spent. The employees at the offices are very pleasant and cour­ teous, and they are able to answer any questions we may have. I learned where the money for SPAD donations goes and how it works. I be­ lieve that with our SPAD donations Seafarer Richard Hutchinson has been sailing with the SIU since 1969. He received his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School this past March. A native of Verona, Ky., he still makes his home there. Brother Hutchinlsoh ships out of San Francisco. During my two stays at Piney Point I was impressed with the openness and frankness of the Union officials in an­ swering all of my questions. Those fel­ lows opened up a whole new insight for me in the understanding of how my Union operates. I am really amazed at the number of personnel involved in the operation of our Union, the break-down into individual departments and the time involved in processing all the paper work received to keep us alive. While at New York as well as Piney Point we were given a background in unionism with great emphasis on the maritime industry unions and the SIU in particular. We were shown in Wash­ ington just what our SPAD contribu­ tions are used for. Garcia Seafarer Robert Garcia has been a member of the SIU since 1969. In 1970 he attended the Harry Lundeberg School and received his AB endorse­ ment. Born in Wdshirigion, D.C., he now lives in San Diego, Calif, with his wife Sharon. Brother Garcia ships out of the port of San Francisco. Spending two weeks at Piney Pqint I got to work and talk with a lot of the upgraders and trainees. I've learned and seen a lot. The young trainee has a great opportunity to get a good start in a good trade. If the trainee has the will to work and learn the trade of a seaman, at Piney Point he is given every chance. I'm grateful for the opportunity I have, through the SIU, to upgrade and better my life, and to see what the Union is doing to secure the future of our shipping industry. Following are the names and departments of 94 Seafarers who) •mm Andxepont, F, J.,^glne Engine Arnold, Moft, Bean, F.L., Deck tt<»uverd, Arthur, Engine teward Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Donklin, Kevin, Engine *-» _ vis, VriUiam, ikik lay, John, Engine ins, Wiffiam, Steward : ^erney, Paul, Engine Rirksey. Charles, Engine Gilliam, Robert, Steward Kitfleson, L. Q., lOeck Gotay, Raul, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Gower, David, Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Rundrat, Joseph, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Hart, R^y, Deck Lehmann, ArBiur, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck , ^ Lentsch, Robert, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine , . Lundeman, Lonis, Deck Heick, C^rroD, Deck ^ Makarewkz, Richard, Hnraason, Jon, Deck Manning, Heiuy, Steward Hununerick, James, Jr., Steward Marcos, M. A,, Deck Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Eng^lne McAndrew, Martin, Eng^i Ivey, D. E., Engine McCabe, John, Engine ^isk, Moore, George, Deck Papageorgiou, Ditttitrios, Parker, Jason, Deck Poletti, Pieraugelo, Deck Reamey, Bert, En^ne Restaino, John, Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, £n{ Sabb, Caidwell, Jr., Engine , Robert, Jr., ED ', Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, En^e •^niKh,^.;.p.-E.r$feward. Igell, Gary,Engine S]^, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine •m looter, David, liriabddaj K^ .:'iihoinas,Robert,:Pn Thomas, Timothy, ^ Trafnor, Robert, Deck Utterback, Ijsrry, Deck 'ain, Thomas, Deck Vukuur, George, Deck P'Mkeri'Marvm, EngiheiWllhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard^Sit^^ Wbote jiin^oit Page 18 Seafarers Log �j:v--#:-!ar--*>*j««»ii«*ru»*.-!'''x-*.. "^j|!^.: - --- -, ..V> I New SIU Pensioners iliiQiiiiado R. Llenos, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing in the steward de­ partment. He had been going to sea for 42 years. Brother Llenos is a na­ tive of the Philippine Islands and is now a resident of Gretna, La. with his wife, Maria. Alfred G. Sandow, 65, joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Sandow had sailed for 33 years. He was bom in Frank­ fort, Mich, where he now resides. Acsiclo Perez, 67, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother' Perez had sailed for 52 years. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he now resides in Houston. Leonard F. ••Whitey" Lewis, 65. joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department as an electrician. Brother Lewis sailed for 41 years. Bom in New York City, he now resides in San Francisco with his wife, Adla. PHlllam Bract Please contact Iharia Vetter as soon las possible at 8411 Liberty Ave., North (Bergen, N.J. Artmro Marian!, Jr. Please contact as soon as possible iRafael Hernandez at Sea-Land Service, [Ltd., SS Raphael Semmes, GPO Box |531, Hong Kong, B.C.C. Joseph Zeloy Please contact Mrs. Catherine GlideI well as soon as possible at Route 3, Box 194, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. Dimas Rivera, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Rivera had sailed for 46 years. Bom in Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Phila­ delphia with his wife, Rafaela. James M. Quinn, 67, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward depart- ' ment. Brother Quinn had sailed for 20 years. He was bom in Myersdale,' Ala., and now resides in Nutter Fort, W. Va. Alfonso J. Snries, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Surles had sailed for 36 years. He is a World War II Navy veteran and was a San Francisco delegate to an SIU Crews Conference Workshop at the Harry Lundeberg School for Sea­ manship at Piney Point, Md. Bom in Orrum, N.C., he now resides in San Francisco. Please contact Mrs. A. J. Babbitt as I soon as possible at 217 Eddy iSt., San (Francisco, Calif. Clifton G. McLellan, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of San Francisco sailing as an AB. Brother McLellan was bom in Pittsburgh and now resides in Hedgesville, W. Va. George E. Powell, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Powell was bom in Dauphin Is., Ala., and now resides in Irvington, Ala. with his wife, Willie Mae. SIU pensioner John J. Rotta, 65, joined the SIU affiliated IBU in the port of Milwaukee in 1961 sailing as a tug lineman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother Rotta is a resi­ dent of Milwaukee with his wife, Mary. RicliardV. Gelling Please contact either your wife in San I Francisco, or your mother in Chicago I as soon as possible. William L. McBride, 59, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother McBride had sailed for 34 years. He won an SIU Safety Award in the first half of 1960 aboard the Seatrcun New Jersey. Bom in Missouri, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Francis W. Hall, 66, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Duluth in 1962 sailing as a linesmanoiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1943 to 1974 and the Ze­ nith Dredge Co. from 1942 to 1943. His son, Francis also sails for the Great Lakes Towing Co. in Duluth. Brother Hall was bom in Bayfield, Wise., and is now a resident of South Range, Wise, with his wife, Marie and two other sons, Mark and Michael. Hendrick J. Swartjes, 64, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Swartjes had sailed for 43 years. A native of The Netherlands, he now resides in Teaneck, N.J. Apr.25-May22,1974 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN FLTGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood. Transfusions Optical . .:. Amoimt YEAR TO DATE YEAR ID DATE 64,842.42 399.00 519.00 117.15 319.00 52,304.00 — 4,786.99 1,876.70 $ 212,465.42 4,229.00 5,502.00 11,498.61 2,043.00 302,936.00 - 2,561.40 25,685.07 7,170.10 74 4,229 1,834 75 19 37,867 9 1,131 142 442 58 114 2,142 336 615 115 15 792 95,863.89 2,245.52 14,447.20 4,269.75 26.00 3,508.54 441,944.41 10,370.24 78,067.35 29,959.75 1,117.15 16,873.33 56 750 593 68 236 4 14 3 , 7,291 21,949.30 28,615.07 5,645.86 1,554.50 1,192.22 60.00 456.02 17,784.60 163,000.00 135,663.99 23,209.07 9,417.25 6,062.09 305.75 3,926.20 578.54 54,531.40 59 5,303.45 20,272.10 y $ MONTH TO DATE 21 399 173 4 6 6,538 —> 218 20 1 172 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS W.T.Byrd Please contact Mr. Thomas S. Harte I as soon as possible at 68 Post St., San (Francisco, Calif. 94104. William C.Lance Please contact as soon as possible Miss Shepard of the Barrett Convales­ cent Hospital, 1625 Denton Ave., Hayward, Calif. JohnLaszlo Please contact Mrs. Mafalda Ciottj. as soon as possible at 616 W. Court St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14850. Freddie D.Wilklson Please contact Mr. Benjamin Nessanbaum as soon as possible at 586 Broadway, Bayonne, N.J. 07002. ^ Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical,Expenses ... Surgical 8 139 117 13 1 Blood Transfusions Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ — 1,862 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, t. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan ............ Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 10,385 2,196 830 : 13,411 58,469 8,787 5,428 72,684 328,086.18 1,569,389.22 521,679.00 2,116,099.50 425,283.72 ' 2,988,376.61 $1,275,048.90 $6,673,865.33 Page 19 June 1974 • '-'i- ''MM'''- "I t }:'jx M M:M. ;. j •t ir: i t i ; Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid ^ Ml > �. "••' • yT -. " /v ''•!.. : • ''. •".v.:*.': '• Digestitf SlU BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service), April 21—Chairman N. Bechlivanis; Secretary F. CarmichaeU Educational Director O' Stores; Deck Delegate E. Warren; ^gine Delegate M. Valentin. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), Aprfl 21—Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Secretary Cau^; Engine Delegate Frank Camara. No diluted OT. All communi­ cations posted. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sQence in memory of our departed brothers. ALEX STEPHENS (Waterman Steamship), April 7—Chairman A. Antoniou; Semetary H. Donnelly; Educa­ tional Director A. Cox; Steward Dele­ gate E. Johnstm. $32 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine dq>artments. The money in ship's fund to be donated to a childrens hospital as a donation from crewmembers. A sug­ gestion was made that all crewmembers donate to SPAp.*-A vote of thanks to the messman Jfose Vargas for good serv­ ice. Next port Savannah, Ga. MOBILIAN (Waterman Steamship), -April 2—Chairman J. McDonald; S^ retary M. E. Reid; E()ucational Direc­ tor J. Griffith. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smOOthly. V/ OVERSEAS ARCnC (Maritime Overseas Corp.), April 7— Chairman Luther Pate; Secretary E. Gay; Educa­ tional Director Orsini; Deck Delegate R. Bradford. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Reminded crewmembers that there is no smoking while on look out. Everything running smoothly. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), April 14—Chairman P. Stonebridge; Secretary E. Miller; Edu­ cational Director L. Bryant; Steward Delegate J. Smith. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. BETHFLOR <Bethlehem Steel), April 14—Chairman J. Michael; Sec­ retary J. Kundrat; Educational Director Ralph Gowan; Deck Delegate J. Ellrod; Engine Delegate H. Duarte. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing ruiming smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Baltimore. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine Inc.), April 14—Chairman Recertified Bosun W. Butteiton; Secretary J. Higgins; Educational Director Johnson. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), April 21—Chairman.. Recertified Bosim W. C. Riley; Secre­ tary F. Airey; Educational Director R. P. Coleman; Engine Delegate J. P. Murray; Stewed Delegate J. Woods. No dii^uted OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sil­ ence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Seattle. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), April 22—(Chairman Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director M. Stovt^ Bi^e Delegate John A. Sullivan. $36.05 in chip's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. HfestiRys JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ FALCON LADY (Falcon Carriers), ship), April 7—Chairman L. Arena; April 28—Chairman Recertified Bosun Secretary E. Coopej^ Educational Di­ E. Morris; Secretary C. Gauthire. $16 rector G. Craip. No disputed OT. All in ship's fund along with 13 eight-track necessary repairs have b^n completed. tapes. The 13 eight-track tapes are to be A vote of thanks to the steward Apart­ raffied off, wiimer take all. Flowers and ment for a job well done. Next port sympathy cards were sent to the family Durban, S. A. of N. Gullo, chief mate, who died aboard ship. A box of candy and some CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Qties get-well cards were sent to the captain's Service), April 15—Chairman C. Frey; wife who was ill. Discussion on SPAD Secretary M. Chapman; Educaticmal was held and it was recommended that Director Beatty; Steward Delegate E. $20 be donated by each crewmember. Felken. $10.25 in ship's fund. No No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the diluted OT. Everyt^g running steward department for a job well done. smoothly. Next port Texas City. Next port, San Francisco. MOUNT VERNON VICTORY SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service), April (Victory Carriers), April 14—Chair­ 21—Chairman J. Gianniotis; Secretary man Dick Ware; Secretary J. Albano; E. B. Tart; Educatioiud Director A. Educational Director P. G. Anderson. Tselentis; Deck Dele^te E. Hall. $18 Some disputed OT in deck, engine and in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Re­ steward departments. Everything run­ minding the crewmembers of what Sea­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of farers had to go through in the old days, rilence in memory of our departed it was suggested that as many SPAD brothers. tickets should be bought as one could TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), afford. As they say, "Politics is PorkApril 7—Chairman F. Johnson; Secre­ chops." tary F. D. Carlo; Educational Director T. Burke; Deck Delegate P. Starfield; OVERSEAS AUCE (Maritime Engine Delegate J. Nash; Steward Dele­ Overseas), April 28—Chairman R. gate C. Paschal. $55 in ship's fund. No McDonald; Seaetary E. Perry; Engine disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the Delegate David E. Davis; Steward Del­ egate A. Dowd. No disputed OT. Held steward department for a job well done. refueling exercises with a Navy ship and Next port Russia. Captain reports that it was most com­ TRANSPANAMA (Hudson Water­ mendable according to Naval Com­ ways), April 7—Chairman L. Olbrantz; mand. A vote of thanks to the steward Secretary R. Brown; Educational Di­ department for an excellent Easter rector Floyd Jenkins; Deck Delegate E. feast and for all meals since the begin­ Killigrew; Engine Delegate R. Maklick; ning of the voyage. Next port Sasebo. Steward Delegate W. Richmond. Broth­ er Kirkwood had a heart attack and DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship passed away on April 2, 1974, as the Inc.), April 7—Chairman Recertified ship was docking at Baton Rouge. He Bosun E. Rihn; Secretary R. P. Marion; was a fine shipmate and will be missed Educational Director A. Abrams; Deck by all that knew him. A collection was Delegate J. Klondyke; Engine Delegate made for the family and $205.00 in O. Wheeler; Steward Delegate J. Humtravelers checks were mailed from merick. $157.34 in ship's fund. No dis­ Beaumont to his mother and three puted OT. Crewmembers asked to young children who are residing in . return books to library as soon as they Jacksonville. No disputed OT. Next are finished with them. Everything run­ port San Diego. ning smoothly. John Tyler Committee JOHN PENN (Waterman Steam­ ship), April 7-^-ChaiimaQ A. Jeckert; Secretary S. A. Freeman; Educational Director S. M. Senenney; Deck Dele­ gate Gerald Corelli; Engine Delegate Frank Biazell; Steward Ddegate S. Pmuips. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job weU done. Everything running smoothly. A minute of silence observed in memoiy of our depart^ brothers. Next port Panama. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steam­ ship), April 1 — Chairman Donald Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director Stephen Divane; Steward Delegate E. Bowers. No dis­ puted OT. A crewmember Frederick J. Dukes was hospitalized in Saigon on April 1, 1974. Everything running smoothly. PORTLAND (Sea-Land Service), April 7—(Chairman Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary Juan Cruz. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The steward department praised the crew for being such a great group to sail with. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Elizabeth. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), April 14—Secretary M. S. Sospina; Deck Delegate J. S. Rogers; Steward Delegate Frank Rahas. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the stewai^ de­ partment for a job well done. Every­ thing running smnnthly. CALMAR (Calmar Lines), April 8 —Chairman Recertified Bosim Af. Kemgood; Secretary C. Gamett; Deck Delegate William F. O'Brien. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. Dl^ RIO (Delta Steamship), April 21—Chairman Arthur Campbell; ^retary A. R. Booth; Deck Delegate Robert Callahan. $3 in ship's fund. $100 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly! Observed two minutes of silence in memory of our departed brothers. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Mar­ itime). April 21—Chairman C. D. Finklea; l^cretary F. S. Paylor; Edu­ cational Director C. Lando. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the crew for their cooperation with the steward department. OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime Overseas), April 7—Chairman Ame Houde; Secretary C. Scott; Educational Director Sidney. A report was made that we are getting better educated and better qualified men from the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Haifa. The SiU-contracted freightship JP/jn Ty/er, operated by Waterman, paid off recently In Port Newark, N.J. The-ship's committee agreed the ship had a good crew that worked well together in all departments. Committee members are, seated front from the left: Samuel Toliver, steward delegate, and Elmer Merrit, deck delegate. Standing from the left are: Lee J. Harvey, ship's chair­ man; Victor Brunell, engine delegate, and Torn Ballard, secretary-reporter. The Jo/in 7y/er is on the Far East run. , Seafarers Log • -KJ mmmt: �—r: -c 4 'r' :' -at • a f :. \ ^ . The George Walton (Waterman Steamship Corp.) docked in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month to load cargo and pay off. - • -a r. ;- •• — —- -: •' -1-; • -': !H, .':'• • ^•'y Jr.' . -"it. y ' •• 'I - <. 5 •''. • Chief Cook Courtney Rooks prepares to serve enticing turkey to crew. it George Walton Docks In Brooklyn The George Walton (Waterman Steamship Corp.) docked in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. last month to pay off and load up cargo. The 14,961 dwt break-bulk carrier sailed from New York on May 14 and was scheduled to dock at Assab, Ethiopia on June 8, before continoing on to other Red Sea ports and into ffie Per^an GnlL The 563-foot loi^ vessel, a C-4 Mariner-type ship, was huflt in 1953. The ^lip, which has a beam of 76 feet, carrfes grain cargo. She was formerly the Aruona, owned by Pa­ cific. Far East Lin^. Waterman Steaindup took her over in Decem­ ber, 1973. The George Walton normally loads cai^o in the Golf and in New York. Aside from making mns to Red Sea and Persian Golf ports, she '^ r^: ^_ srJMdS oVfl •UMniwBonsaaa ~ r jrw«»wy tMsw 4 I 4 Ml • h jtii' •• F^rt.n.iw Pakistan and India. •. J . ;• p-. . • tc, t - S!- 1 •r.fr •.•.Ir ,'i • r; h' y. ,k '-I • ,< • (l i• ' If S" t f'S-1j .y ^ foTe crew in t^^^^ June 1974 ' Engine Delegate Leslie Phillips (right) makes a five-ticket SPAD contribution to SlU Patrolman Ted Ba&skI (left) as QMED John Mailer checks latest Union news in the LOG. Page21 �ptrii • -jsa V B»»9f: Jif- ;• i' I J ;*• MAY 1-31,1974 • , t & I ??j •fVj. •ii 'f.'-i- -d DISPATCHERS REPORT *. Port Boston . New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point ., Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 6 87 3 28 16 8 38 75 30 58 14 35 9 79 0 1 4 1 8 25 8 13 7 553 3 25 2 5 4 0 7 17 9 18 9 8 2 16 0 0 1 2 7 2 2 0 2 141 Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico J. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena ...... Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth FrankfortChicago Totals 1 73 6 25 7 4 24 58 27 68 5 21 16 54 0 0 2 4 3 16 7 9 1 431 1 43 5 6 4 2 7 18 8 23 10 10 1 9 0 5 1 1 2 - 4 6 1 3 170 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville.....; San Francisco. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland......... Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. •i 1 Vi'v • • ;r • fefi i • .• M - I - 'IJ ' '-W . itofUI. REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A CEassB Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes A Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers DECK DEPARTMENT 1 2 0 0 0 0 0. 2 2 0 0 1 0 4 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 3 27 5 77 8 29 9 8 17 64 21 45 15 29 18 65 0 3 6 0 10 35 15 21 6 506 1 29 3 18 8 1 10 27 19 31 14 11 5 21 12 4 6 3 14 21 3 4 5 270 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 3 1 0 0 0 1 • 0 5 3 2 11 18 4 4 1 62 10 158 12 55 29 8 73 129 46 94 31 48 13 162 0 2 9 8 6. 32 13 . 4 10 952 6 36 3 9 9 0 7 13 6 21 17 24 2 25 0 0 1 3 0 5 6 1 1 195 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 0 9 0 1 4 0 2 5 6 2 4 52 3 122 13 52 18 6 45 111 27 69 14 31 13 105 0 0 4 5 4 26 14 6 0 688 4 52 5 13 5 5 11 31 18 23 13 15 1 33 0 3 1 0 2 10 6 0 1 252 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 2 3 1 5 5 0 3 38 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle ...... Puerto Rico . Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals ul TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 3 2 0 1 2 3 2 3 21 • 1 60. 5 23 5 3 16 39 16 43 3 19 9 30 0 1 2 • 3 "3 15 9 10 3 318 3 57 7 8 4 0 5 17 12 36 9 10 5 22 11 3 1 1 6 3 .7 2 4 233 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .0 0 0 1 0 5 2 1 2 6 4 4 2 38 1 8 0 0 2 3 0 2 4 14 3 3 1 6 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 54 1 41 4 15 5 3 16 37 7. 36 10 11 13 17 0 1 3 1 5 31 7 27 4 295 1,506 1 102 11 21 9 2 22 45 31 60 9 28 20 48 44 4 6 5 14 17 7 9 5 520 885 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 1 0 0 1 3 2 27 4 21 5 1 13 41 8 37 14 14 14 • 21 0 2 1 1 4 20 3 7 0 260 3 41 3 10 4 0 3 16 10 27 6 14 6 13 23 0 3 0 1 4 1 3 4 195 2 6 1 1 0, 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 3 0 6 0 1 1 3 1 1 2 34 0 2 59 11 27 20 3 49 61 19 54 9 20 4 71 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 2 1 455 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 19 1 3 3 3 3 5 7 21 7 5 .1 8 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 93 0 2 8 3 3 45 143 12 17 ! 25 47 12 25 3 2 39 ' 27 60 62 10 45 28 72 8 20 11 27 16 18 30 91 0 1 1 2 6 3 9 10 8 2 26 21 13 11 10 4 4 8 366 674 2,561 1,214 7 67 2 10 15 2 0 23 10 9 0 4 1 97 0 7 78 44 24 158 46 19 36 659 758 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ;.... .; ; 1 1,084 098 ' 134 SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mkh. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Battlmore St. 21202 (301) £A 7-4900 BOSTON, Mitts. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO. N.Y.... .290 FrankUn St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, RL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mu (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkh. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 SL 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box 287 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. 2608 Pearl St 32233 (984) EL 34)987 JERSEY crrv, NJ. STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 36 7 7 7 3 26 25 12 23 9 8 6 54 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 227 PRESIDENT PaulHaU 99 MoniEomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .;..... .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Callf.1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^793 SANTURCE, PJt.1313 Fenandez, Joncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Ha. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Sununit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, .......P.O. Box 429 Yohohaioa Port P.O. 5-6NihonOhdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 sliow that shijpj^g^ in al! awai is excellent. During the period of. May 1-317 a U ^alls* 0nt.i>{lIiese, only 17084 were taken hy Class "A" .seniority full book nse.«. S32 pcrrdiienC jobs avaibible to Class "A** seniority f JH book ineo aol taken by them. There are plenty of ji^ dejpartmentS; and SIU members em fee! seoii^ that when they go to an SIU hiring hall, there will be jol ' Seafarers Log Page 22 , , *^. 1 • �For the Bienville, IFs a Far East Shuttle Run The ciMifainerslii^ Bienville (Seadocked briefly in flie port of Yokohama late last month to dlsIcharge and load cargo before headling back to the States. She was Ischeduled to arrire in flie port of loakland on June 14, sail the next •day andarrive back in Yokohama on I Jane 30. The 450-foot long vessel is a conI verted C-2 riiip. She was converted in Februaiy, 1958 at tihe Mobile Ship Repair Co. in Chickasaw, Ala. The \ Bienville was built in 1943 at the Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., also in Chickasaw. The BienvUle has a horsepower of 6,600, and a speed of 15 knots. The shqi has two cranes, and has a ca­ pacity to transport 226 containers, 60 of which can be temperaturecontrolled. The ship has a gross ton­ nage of 9,014. The vessel's normal run Is in the Far East feeder service. Besides Yokohama, she also stops at the ports of Naha and Inchon, among others. --i'is The Bienville at the docks in Yokohama. AB Charlie Nysler checks out lifeboat prior to drill. Deck hands prepare to tie-up ship as it docks in Yokohama. KnowYbw Rights UNANCIAL REPORIS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlMd Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which' are to 1» submittal to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the memtership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findmgs and recommendations. Members of this committee may. make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AtlanUc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accor^nce with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures Md disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headqu^ers of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has bera My violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Ciuinuan, Seaftirera Appeals Board 275 - 20tfa Sfnet, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. "Diese contracts Specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know yo^ contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any Umc, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. June 1974 Bienviiie crew during lifeboat drill. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out'this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constituUon are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and fu^ering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volimtaiy. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. • % .41 ' ^4|ll �nmm •• -Ir. Jfmal B^partt^ Joseph T. Vaughn, 48, passed away Jan. 12 aboard the 55 Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers). Bom in Straden, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Montgomery, Ala. when he died. Brother Vaughn joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as an AB. He had sailed for over 30 years. Surviving are his widow, Marjorie of South Houston, Tex.; two daughters, Delores and Constance, and his mother, Meta, all of Montgomery. v"^ - • SIU pensioner Samuel P. Druiy, 66, succumbed to emphysema Mar. 12 in the San Francisco USPHS hos­ pital. Bom in Mississippi, he was a resident of Solvang, Calif, at the time of his demise. Brother Dmry joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mo­ bile sailing in the engine department as a chief electrician. He was a pre­ war Navy veteran. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Barbara Drake of New York City; a brother, Harry F. Drury of BroolAaven, Miss, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl V. Morris of Jackson, Miss. H -1' m , t- 1• SIU pensioner William P. DriscoU, 78, passed away Mar. 4. Bom in New York, he was ^ resident of Canoga Park, Calif, at the time of his death. Brother Driscoll joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Phil­ adelphia sailing in the deck depart­ ment. He was a onetime resident of Sailors Snug Harbor, St. George, Staten Island, N.Y., and he was a Navy veteran. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Ethel Gale of Santa Susaha, Calif. SIU pensioner Vernon L. Wilfiamson, 56, succumbed to a pulmo­ nary disorder in Orange Memorial Hospital, Orlando, Fla., Sept. 9. Bom in'Vidalia, Ga., he was a resi­ dent of St. Cloud, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Williamson joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Burial was in Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Toombs County, Ga. Surviving are four brothers, Marios of Jackson­ ville, Fla.; Collie T. of St. Cloud; Vernon of Los Angeles and A. G. Williamson of Kissimmee, Fla.^four sisters, Mrs. Lindsey Hurst of Miami Springs, Fla.; Mrs. M. C. Dickersbn of Lyons, Ga.; Mrs. Sue Hockaday of Hialc^, Fla. and Mrs. Felton Shuman of Vidalia; an aunt, Alice Williamson, and a niece, Nannette of Kissimmee. SIU pensioner Gilbert G. Ed­ wards, 75, passed away from arterio­ sclerosis Jan. 11. Bom in Jamaica, British West Indies, he was a resi­ dent of Roxbury, Mass. when he died. Brother Edwards joined the Union in the port of Boston in 1958 sailing in the steward department for 43 years. He was a veteran of the Army infantry in World War I. Bur­ ial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bos­ ton. Surviving is his brother, Amold of Roxbury. 1.^ SIU pensioner Albert G. Yumul, 71, succumbed to pneiunonia Jan. 26. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Philadelphia at the time of his death. Brother Yumul joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward department for 20 years. He was a pre-war Navy veteran and a natural­ ised U.S. citizen. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mont­ gomery County, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn and a cousin, Manuel Madarang of Philadelphia. Frauds T. Wonsor, 51, died of jaatuEaUcam!>s in the USPHS hospi­ tal, Staten Island, N.Y., on Sept. 21. Bom in The Bronx, N.Y., he was a resident of MoonacMe, N.J. when he died. Brother Wonsor joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the engine department. He at­ tended the HLSS in 1968 for upgrad­ ing to QMED and the joint SIUMEBA School of Marine Navigation and Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. In­ terment was in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, N.Y. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Averine Kellogg of Ker­ honkson and a stepmother, Mrs. Edith Wonsor of Moonachie. - Raymond E. Vaughan, 53, died of heart- failure Jan. 3 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Bom in Massachusetts, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Brother Vaughan joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston sailing in^the deck department as an AB for Mfaritime Overseas and Waterman Steam­ ship Co. for 25 years. Interment was in St. Bemard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are two brothers, Frank N. Vaughan of New Bedford, Mass. and George F. Vaughan of Seattle. SIU pensioner Carl Wayne, 65, di^ of natural causes m Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 23. Bom in Germany, he was a resident of Brooklyn when he died. Brother Wayne joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the engine department. He had sailed for 25 years. He also walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Cremation took place in Middle Vil­ lage, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are a son, Donald of Queens Village, N.Y. and a niece, Mrs. Emestine Holbin of -Glen Oaks, Queens, N.Y. ' '' s ¥ ' "I ^ ^ -a. ^ ^ I ' ' ' .^y^' 1 '' ' ' f ^ Delayed Benefits The foUowing members have had their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete iuformatiou when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Crauford at (212) 499-6600. — Name i': ! 1 •• • -y s" :i: r fS \• ;, •|( : • *, i' •'*v • * J. Renski J. A. Smith D. Burton A. Reed P. Austin * M.Murray R. C. Southard (Deceased) W. Young J. J. Modtelewski (Deceased) W. R. Merino E. S. Hernandez W. Davis E. Danner J.P.Knickles V.Bodden G. L. VoiuJoumis ,^ . O. Templeton 1; \ I. Martinez A. L. Mallory t ' Page 24 Social Security No. Union 161-09-4087 290-56-4580 298-50-3130 453-01-6530 118-42-0133 264-88-3708 382-20-7418 212-20-6272 171-18-6266 063-46-6783 581-70-8351 232-34-1509 160-16-9162 434-80-4297 263-60-2905 026-14-3318 214-26-8434 581-62-3897 261-46-8885 A&G UIW UIW mu - • y y -y.'--' UIW A&G A&G A&G A&G UIW UIW UIW A&G UIW IBU IBU A&G UIW A&G SCHEDULE Fort Date Ne^ York July 8. Philadelphia ... July 9. Baltimore. ..... July 10. Norfolk .July 11. Detroit July 12. July 15. Houston ....... July 15. New Orleans ...July 16. Mobile .July 17. San Francisco . . July 18. Columbus .... . July 20. Chicago ....... July 16. Port Arthur ...July 16. Buffalo ... July 17. St. Louis July 18. Cleveland July 18. Jersey City ..... July 15. Deep Sea IBU 2:30 p.m. .i 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m 5:00p.m. 2:30p.m. ........ 5:00p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. ........ — — 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. 5:0Op.m. 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m, 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. .A- yy;.' Seafarers Log �Jfmal Bepartumi Hendley J. Beaven, 47, died Jan. 16 of a liver ailment in New Orleans Charity Hospital. Brother Beavep was a resident of Denton, Md. when he passed away. He was a native of HUlsboro, Md. Brother Beaven joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing in the deck de­ partment as an AB for Sea-Land and Delta Lines. Seafarer Beaven was a upgrader graduate of the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Burial was in Protestant Episcopal Ceme­ tery, Jamesboro, Md. Surviving is an uncle, Milton Beaven of Hillsboro. .•,t SIU pensioner Timothy R. Holt, 55, died of heart failure Feb. 18 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Born in New York City, he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Holt joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as an AB for Sea-Land Service. He had sailed for 30 years. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. John A. Cummings of Miami and Mrs. Marion Larson of IsUp, L.I., N.Y. William R. Stone, 48, died in Mo­ bile General Hospital on Nov. 16. Bom in Mobile, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Brother Stone joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department as chief steward for Sea-Land Service and Hudson Waterways. Interment was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Sur­ viving are his widow, Agnes; his mother, Frances, and three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Therese S. Kent, Sheila and Trina, all of Mobile. Earl F. Smith, 63, passed away on Oct. 28. Born in Augusta, Ga., he was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. when he died. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment as a chief electrician. Surviving are his widow, Mary L. and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Marallise Ray, both of Reading, Pa. SIU pensioner Celso Rodriguez, 63, died of heart disease on Dec. 3. Bom in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Brother Rod­ riguez joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department for Sea-Land Service. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is his widow, Marcella of Los Angeles. SIU pensioner Jaime Fernandez, 72, died of cardiac arrest in Coral Gables, Fla. Hospital Dec. 16. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was a resident of Tampa when he passed away. Brother Femandez joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Tampa sailing in the steward department. Inter­ ment was in Asturiano Viejo Ceme­ tery, Hillsborough County, Fla. Sur­ viving are his widow, Luisa; five sons, Jaime E of Tampa, Gabriel, Jorge, Carlos and Jose; a daughter, Mrs. Graciela Gonzalez of Miami and a granddaughter, Monica of Tampa. 'a:- June 1974 Robert M. Rutledge, 70, passed away Feb. 11. Born in Phil^elphia, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Brother Rutledge joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Tampa sailing in the engine de­ partment for 35 years with Cities Service and the Mt. Vernon Tanker Corp. He was a veteran of the Army Artillery Corps. Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a brother, Ed­ ward Reigle and a nephew, Donald Reigle, both of York, Pa. Fcliks Jarocinski, 64, passed away Mar. 6 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Born in Poland, he was a resident of New Orleans. Brother Jarocinski joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department as a chief cook for Delta Steamship Lines. He had sailed,for 28 years. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Silvia Kucharska of Poland. Zoilo L. Oliveras, 62, died of can­ cer in Camino A1 University Hospi­ tal, Rio Piedras, Puerto Wco, on Sept. 26. Born in Guayanilla, Puerto 'ik Rico, he was a resident of Ponce, Puerto Rico at the time of his death. Brother Oliveras joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the engine department for SeaLand Service and Hudson Water­ ways for 34 years. Interment was in Guayanilla Municipal Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Esther and a brother-in-law, Julio Delgado. Florentino L. Reyes, 46, drowned in a swift current of the Mediterran­ ean Sea while swimming off the tanker, SS National Defender (Na­ tional Transport) near the Essider Oil Terminal, Cyrenmca, Libya, on Oct. 1. Born in Waco, Tex., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Brother Reyes joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1970 sailing in the engine department. He was an Army veteran. Burial was in Hous­ ton. Surviving are his widow, Estella and two daughters, Joan and Joett. SIU pensioner Michael J. Schalestock, 68, died of cardiac-respiratory arrest Jan. 24 in the Baltimore USPHS hospital. Bom in Rahway, N.J., he was a resident of Philadel­ phia at the time of his death. Brother Schdlestock joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the engine department for Marine Carriers. He attended a SIU Crews Conference in 1970 at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Interment was in St. Dominic's Cemetery, Philadel­ phia. Surviving is his widow, Jean. SIU pensioner WInslow S. Ship­ ley, 65, succumbed to a coronary thrombosis Jan. 28 on arrival at Mercy Hospital, Port Huron, Mich. Bom in Forrester, Mich., he was a resident of Port Huron when he died. Brother Shipley joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the deck department as a watchman for 31 years with Boland & Cornelius and the American Steamship Co. Burial was in For­ rester Cemetery, Sanilac County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Elva and a son, Donald. Raymond Hannibal, Jr., 30, died of injuries suffered-in a fall Jan. 25 into a hold of the SS Thomas Jeffer­ son (Waterman Steampship) at Yamashita Pier, Yokohama, Japan. Bom in New Orleans, he was a resi­ dent there when he passed away. Brother Hannibal joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1965 sailing in the engine department. He was a graduate of the New Orleans Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1964. Interment was in New Or­ leans. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Louise Jackson of New Orleans. •m. i. •reff' Si- 2^ •/ 7 : James H. ^}elson, Jr., 54, suc­ cumbed to cardio-pulmonary col­ lapse Jan. 2 in the San Francisco General Hospital. Born in Savannah, Ga., he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco at the time of his death. Brother Nelson joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing in the engine department as a QMED. Burial was in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Dorothy N. Smith of Savannah. Watson W. Stockman, 62, died May 9, 1973, in New Orleans. Bom in Upland, Pa., he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Stockman joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sail­ ing in the deck department as an AB for Sea-Land Service, Marine Trans­ port, Victory Carriers, Maritime Overseas, Penn Transport, Delta Lines, Hudson Waterways and the Waterman Steamship Co. He had sailed for 39 years. Interment was in St. Bemard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are his widow, Lillian and a granddaughter, Debbie Hastings of New Orleans. Francis S. Sturk, Jr., 37, died of diabetes in the New Orleans USPHS hospital on Apr. 3,1973. Born in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Stirk joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1969 saUing in the engine department for Water­ man Steamship Co., Delta Steam­ ship Line, Sea-Land Service, Hud­ son Waterways and the Vantage Steamship Co. He was an Army vet­ eran and attended a SIU Crews Con­ ference in 1970 at the HLSS at Piney Point, Md. Interment was in Woodville Clemetery, Tenn. Surviv­ ing is his mother, Mrs. Cleopatra H. Bijou. Arvin B. Weeks, 45, passed away Mar. 5 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Bom in Geneva, Ala., he was a resident of Chunculla, Ala. at the time of his death. Brother Weeks joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1970 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Surviving is a son, Rickey A. Weeks of Pensacola, Fla. Browning S. Wilamoski, 67, ex­ pired Feb. 27 in Calcutta, India. Born in Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Brother Wilamoski joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing in the engine department for Waterman Steamship Co. He was an Army veteran. Page 25 5.- -.St? �< •; Seafarer Wayne Champme, 34/Gefs High School Diploma Thirty four-year old Seafarer Wayne Champine just nailed down something that eluded him 18 years ago—a high school diploma. Ke achieved this educational goal through the Lundeberg School's GED High School Equivalency Program, which provides for our members the important opportunity to achieve a high school diploma after an average of only four to six weeks of study. In addition to his GED work, the Detroit-bom Seafarer is enrolled in the School's Steward Department Upgrad­ ing Program, working for his Assistant Cook's rating. To date, 21 out of 21 Seafarers who have completed the Lundeberg School's GED Program have passed their exams and gotten diplomas. It was this one hundred percent success which encouraged Brother Champine to sign up for the equivalency course. "In the May issue of the LOG," recalls Champine, "I read about Bill Bellinger who was 51 years old, and a • •J It \n n 'J "t- f IM % fi Seafarer Wayne Champine. 34, just recently achieved a high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED equivalency program. "You're never too old to learn," says Brother Champine. the other guys who got their diplomas age to the importance of education. I and I decided right then and there to had to learn the hard way." give the program a try." . "In most cases," continued the Los The nine-year SIU veteran advises Angeles, Calif, resident, "a solid voca­ that "people should wise up at an early tional and academic education will ipigriding Class Schedule lime 27 July 11 *uly22 25 July 29 August 8 meSn the difference between just any job and a good jo'j." Brother Champine is very impressed with the structure of the School's edu­ cational programs. "All classes are small which enables the teachers to give us a great deal of personal help in our work. The whole atmosphere of the School encourages study while at the same time making it a pleasure to work and leara." After completing the Assistant Cook's course, he hopes to catch a ship out of Ponce, Puerto Rico destined for the Far East. He prefers the Far East to other parts of the world because "life seems to move at a much slower pace there." He is particularly fond of the ports of Singapore, Pusan and Inchon. When asked what some of his plans for the future included, he quickly answered, "I plan to get my seatime requirements as fast as possible and work my way up to Chief Steward step by step." "You're never too old to learn," he concluded with a smile. SPAD—Investment In Future QMEO, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings ; —- QMED, Lifeboat, Qnartemiaster, Welding, and Steward Dept. Rndiig^ -~:FDW . 4-^ QMED, Lifebmat, all Ste^rd Dept Ratinp 4.^ Diesdl Engine Oourse ' ?>— QMED, Lifeboat, /^Idlii^,^^ A and High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty one Seafarers have already successtully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Lherature; Social Studies, Science i I I I I I I I I -iS *t i;- and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation'to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. . 2. Initiation fees paid in fulL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. I am interested in furthering my education, and 1 would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name . Address Last grade completed. (City or Town) Last year attended j Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I . Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I . X Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ; . '- /t. '-.u'. ;l'f''.'N'--'A' 1 •:•:• Page 26 "\v '• I. ' ••'4:'"vi"-' v* » 12^ SUftRERS POUtlCtl UTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Date . Contributor's Name Address (Zip) State. City. S.S. No. : • ',• • > .Book No.. (Street) Able-seaman Richard Bradford, SIU Deck Delegate on the Overseas Arctic, has a good reason to Invest In SPAD: "I donate to SPAD because I have a good job and I want to make sure that I will continue to have a job in this industry. It's an Investment In my future." SPAO IS a MfrMaled furod. Hs proceeds are used to rurt^er Hi pojects and purposes including, bul not limited to furlhenng ih0poiitii.at. social and economic Initrcsts ol Seafarer seamen the preservation and furtrtenng of ir>e American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for teamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection vriih such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to poiiticel candidates for ciecfhre office. All contributions are votuntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of foKe. iob dtKriniination. financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or at a condition of memberthip In the Union (SiUNA ACLIWO) or of employment. If a contribution it made by reaton of the abpye improper conduct, notify the Seafarert Union or SPAD at the above Mdrett. certified man withiis tfliriy deyt of the contribution for investigation end appropriate action gnd refund. »f involuntary. Support SPAG to prnteci and further yuur economic, poiiticei end sociat Interests. American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy Of our r»ort filed with the appropriate •wpervlsory officer is lor will be) available for ^n^haM ?rom the Superintendent of Documents, U;S. Government Printing Office, Washington. O.C. Slgndur* ol SoOcftor 1974 Port Seafarers Log rVift - 'T'-'L"-1'.,* /.'v'kfL. '' • �f Quartermaster 2. .24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or, 3^ Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited- -any waters. ChiefCook Deck Department Upgrading Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime asCook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 months—^any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4()—^20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third C^ok and hold an •A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. "Dvelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Clertificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and ^ve normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Eng^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker-— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) ^ 1. No requirements. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION I I -AgeName. (Middle) (First) I (Last) 1 Address. (Street) I I -Telephone I (City) (Area Code) (Zip) (State) —Seniority I Book Number. ! Port and Date Issued. JRatings Now Held. 1 Social Security #. I HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • i Dates Available For Training. 11 Am Interested In: I DECK 1 n AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime. of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpm^, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Steward) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and ^ show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum . of three months seatime. Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; .N>c I STEWARD ENGINE • QMED • Electrician • FWT • Dk.Eng. • Oiler • Jr. Eng. • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Reefer • _ Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • ChiefCook Q Steward I { RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is appli(»ble.) I RATING DATE OF DATE OF I SHIP HFTD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE I I I I I I IPORT- _DATE. I ! SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, j PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I^ ^ �! ' . '•. >/ v.*- ••, 'A J..I mmm •.v.%'vtv'^v-ri. •i'::' .\- . • I . . • ,, . .-Av; *- J. A.' s V< -. . LOG S^AIARERS June, 1974 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-QO J iV/MK,! / . • 'i Vv. • • • '--'J //; •i A:%."S-1Jl, /v\.A »• - " \ •.; • / ^ *fc -f. v & ^ X" •'T-Ub.,-•/•• • i.-'" / / A;, V i V yi:i;g£y. 7 \ / • / / > wmz'... H % 0 /K I iK^, .if; V :X. V-- • 5K V; \ - A- •y>y' j.v y-\ F v>v/. / / X >'' 7 ' \ 7 -S:, 'tlijtltnma y /w ny ^T7 a I \- "V\ ' X\ Vw.X '' V •> ' [ ' V - •)•' _' '\ K. orever is a very definite word. It means for a llaiitless time . .. fmr ail . time ... never again! But fo>rever is fiie lengfii of time a Seafarer loses the right to his livelihood and future career in the maritime mdnstry if he is hosted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap — but that's exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if yon are convicted of possession of any . ^'' illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, nps, downs or marijuana. In 1971 akme there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering figure was topped in 1972. The shipboard user of mvcotics is not only i| menace to himself, Irat presents a very grave dbmger to the i^ety of hhi ship and shlpniates. Qni^ minds and reflexes are an ahsolnte necessity aboard ship at all times. A drug user becomes a thorn in the side of his rii^mates when they are reqpifaed to assume ttie shipboard responsibilities die user Is not capable of handling. Abo, a Seaforer hosted at sea leaves a permanent black mark on hb ship. The vmsel wfll thereafter be nnder enhstimt surveillance and die crew win be subjected to nnosually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agento In port. Iridy, forever b a long, long time—rsomething a drug user does nothave.^ Dont let drugs dcfliroy you or ymir Bvelfliood. Steer a clear course! 7/ V' vx ' Z'\yj^: f . 'i' , .1? ; Vvf'- liJhU'^ r V -s " ' , .. . ^ �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO AFL-CIO President Meany Sets Up Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems I— AFL-CIO President George Meany recently established an Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The committee is composed of all principal maritime unions. This special supplement will provide Seafarers with the background leading to the formation of this committee together with the proposals submitted by the SlUNA at the first official meeting of the committee on May 20, 1974 in Washington, B.C. attended by representatives from all of the unions involved. (President Hall's letter of April 11 and President Meany's reply of April 23 are reprinted directly below.) President Meany called a meeting of AFL-CIO maritime organizations in April in Washington. At this meeting, preliminary discussions were held on the SIU's recommendation that meetings be held on a regular basis. President Meany called the first official meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for May 20 at AFL-CIO headquarters. At this meeting, SIUNA President Hall and Executive Vice President Morris Weisberger presented the following proposals and recommendations which are of vital importance to the American senior. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRB^INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS OF NORTH AMERTCA • AFL-CIO 675 FOURTH AVENUE • BROOKLYN, N Y, 11257 • HYACINTH 9-6600 amomn MSANV t3%l nuL$om RF.SRO> a™- PAUL HALL fniidm Mr. George Meany, President April 11 1974 AFL-CIO f » 815 16th Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20Q06 . Re: T. W. Gleason letter to George Meany dated March 6, 1974 Dear Sir and Brother: The maritime industry is composed of a number of AFL-CIO afSliated unions. They are confronted with a multiplicity of problems. We can only resolve these problems through a. higher degree of under­ standing of those matters of concern to each of the unions involved. To bring about this kind of underistanding we are in need of a mechanism for the exchange of views and discussions which could lead to the resolution of these problems. To protect the workers in the maritime industry it is paramount that the maritime unions involved cooperate to the fullest degree. The Seafarers International Union, therefore, proposes the initiation of quarterly meetings, attended by representation from all maritime unions. We propose further that such meetings be chaired by such individual as is appointed by you, as President of the AFL-CIO. In submitting t^ proposal we wish to assure you of our desire to cooper­ ate in every way possible. Fraternally, Paul Hall President • ai8 SIXTCCNTH STKECT. N.W. WASHINGTON. O-C. 90009 laoti asT-sooo April 23, 1974 Mr. Paul Hall, President Seafarers International Union 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Dear Sir and Brother: As a result of the discussions which were held on April 11 with the four principal maritime unions, I have proposed that a special ad hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems be created. This special committee will provide an opportunity for all of the unions in the maritime industry to meet on a regular basis and discuss their mutual problems. There wiU be no special set of rules governing the functioning of this special committee except that each union is expected to be represented at all meetings. The special committee will meet at the call of the AFL-CIO. We will send notices to each of the interested unions and will provide a chairman for the meetings. It has been suggested that meetings of the committee should be held every two months and I am, therefore, scheduling the first meeting of this committee for May 20, 1974, at 10:30 a.m. in the Executive Council Room at AFL-CIO Headquarters. Invitations for this meeting are being sent to the following unions: International Longshoremen's Association Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association National Maritime Union American Radio Association Seafarers International Union United Steelworkers of America Please advise me who will represent your organizations at this meeting and send along any suggestions you wish to make for the meeting's agenda. cerely and^^^ally, SIUNA Report to AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems as Submitted by Paul Hdll, President and Morris Weisberger, Executive Vice President As we meet today for what will be­ come a . regular series of meetings in­ volving the major American maritime unions, it is essential that we not lost sight of the purpose for these meetings and what we hope to accomplish. As every member of the Ad Hoc Cdmmittee on Maritime Industry Prob­ lems realizes, we face a multiplicity of challenges, not only in improving our dealings with each other, but on a larger 'i <v -< 5 r t' r? ' ]'»• Get^e Meany President cc: To all AFL-CIO Maritime Unions Introductibii \ It scale, in our joint efforts to revitalize our industry. The regular meetings by the Ad Hoc Committee, called by President Meany under the auspices of the AFL-CIO, wiU provide us the forum to work toward the accomplishment of both these goals. More importantly, these regular meetings provide us with a rich oppor­ tunity to consider the broad needs of our industry, in terms of labor, manage­ ment, and government and to set our course for the future. In order to provide a partial frame­ work for our work in the coming months, we have assembled a brief doc­ ument that sets out some of the prob­ lems and challenges faced by our indus­ try and its labor organizations. While all of these problems do not affect every maritime union, they do reflect some of the major concerns of our industry. It is hoped that this material can serve as a starting point for a broader involve­ ment by the Ad Hoc Committee and all of its member unions in each of these areas. In so doing, we can create a frame­ work of cooperation and unity that will enable us to set the pace in the futme development of our industry. Industiy ChaUenges The U.S. maritime industry is a vital and important segment of our national economy. It is, however, an industry faced with unique problems which must be solved if the industry is to con­ tinue to grow. Continued on Next Page t *!> :v �i5 •.jit-aOBna ' ••'-% f '"i Continued from Preceding Page 1-,.. 7 •1 r ^ : I' , ' J II ; •r' •"^ "i r./ '1• :f: J TECHNOLOGY Containerization, sophisticated cargo handling systems, LASH and roll-on/roll-off vessels, and semi-auto­ mated ships are all part of an increas­ ingly modernized industry. Widespread technological change continues to make headway in the industry. How can maritime unions continue to coop­ erate in increasing productivity while at the same time protecting jobs, wages 'and working conditions? LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS The maritime industry has made major strides towards more stable labor-management relations. Already, this stability has resulted in a healthier shipping industry and has improved the dependability and effectiveness of the U.S. fleet. In the future, the U.S. mari­ time unions will have to seek new means to continue this progress, so that the gains we have made are not wiped out by labor-management disputes from which no segment Of the U.S. merchant marine benefits. Among the measures we need to consider are uniform expiration dates and better machinery to resolve jurisdictional disputes. CARGO DIVERSION The jobs of American longshoremen are threatened by cargo being diverted away from traditional work sites and ports. No national policy exists for port development and the systematic han­ dling of cargo. Competition for cargo is increasing between ports creating the twin problems of job security and em­ ployment. How can maritime labor resolve these issues and continue to improve port productivity? What steps should be taken for a national port de­ velopment and cargo handling policy? U.S. SHIPBUILDING The U.S. shipbuilding industry is a vital arm of our national security and economy. Over 75,000 American workers are employed in U.S. ship­ yards. Employment in the industry has been cyclical, causing the loss of job skills and producitivity. Expanding U.S. shipbuilding capacity requires coordination and planning with con­ tinued goverrunent support. How can maritime labor promote programs to strengthen the industry while at the same time increasing &e job security of. shipyard workers? How can mari­ time unions, especially the steelworkers, assist the shipbuilding industry in obtaining adequate supplies of steel to maintain peak production? > PROMOTING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY The National Maritime Council has become the catalyst for closer cooper­ ation and a unified effort by manage­ ment labor, and Government to achieve a strong U.S. flag merchant mmine. While the Council has laid the framework for the promotion of the use of U.S. flag vessds, America's labor unions need to review the new ways in vidiich they can contribute to the Coun­ cil and its promotional efforts on behalf of the U.S. fleet ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS U.S. environmental laws often re­ quire costly safety and pollution con­ trol devices not present on foreign flag vessels. When only U.S. flag vessels must meet these requirements, they place the U.S. fleet at a competitive dis­ advantage with foreign fleets, which operate under only the most minimal regulations. What can maritime unions ^iei:^S«ppleineirt do to see that the U.S. flag fleet is not put at a competitive disadvantage in terms of environmental standards im­ posed by U.S. laws?' THE GUAMJMTEED . .1 ANNUAL INCOME The Guaranteed Annual Income is experiencing funding and assessment problems. This program was set up to insure that American longshoremen were not adversely affected by changes in port and cargo handling product­ ivity. How can the Guaranteed Annual Income be p^erved? How does the G.A.I. affect other segments of the industry? Can the.maritime unions in' sure that the G.A.L doesn't lead to the use of ports outside the U.S.? RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The National Science Foundation, the Coast Guard and tho Navy, the Maritime Administration, the National Academy of Science and a host of private and public institutions promote maritime research and development Coordination and long-term planning is needed. What can maritime labor do to work for a streamlining of efforts in this vital area? What research efforts should be undertaken on behalf of the needs of maritime iabor? L^jslative Concems One of the major problems facing the maritime industry is the constant barrage of attacks on the industry by various public and private groups and individuals. In spite of the industry's best efforts and successes in the past, we still face the problem of convincing Congress of the need to adopt a legis­ lative program that will strengthen the industry without weakening any of its segments. By presenting a common and united front, we can overcome the barriers to our legislative goals: Some examples of the legislative problems we face are: • The problem of overcoming the opposition and securing the passage of the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act of 1974 in the Senate. • The problem of continual fights to maintain and strengthen the Jones Act. The maritime unions must take the initiative in recognizing and solv­ ing the problems unique to the non­ contiguous areas which depend al­ most delusively on shipping for their trade if the Jones Act is to be preserved. • The problem of protecting the Jones Act frOm legislative waivers. Many times, such requests are merely ploys to allow the intrusion of foreign-flag vessels into our coastal trade. Similarly, we must Overcome the problem of opposition to includ­ ing the Virgin Islands under the pro­ visions of the Act so we can halt the flow of U.S. biased refineries to the Islands and provide shipping jobs for American workers. • The problem of overcoming theopposition of those who are blocking legislaticm to allow the construction and operation of deqiwater port fa­ cilities. Sudi facilities would encour­ age the construction of a fleet of U.S. supertankers which would provide the American people with an eco­ nomically sound and environmen­ tally safe means of carrying our oil imports. • The problem of defeating at­ tempts by the Military Sealift Com­ mand to win the passage of legisla­ tion authorizing its charter and build program. Such efforts by the Gov- (Hie warranting analysis ana recommen­ dations. 5. Duty of Fair Representation ' Law Suits. The substance d these matters con­ stitutes some union members alleging that their union failed to fairiy represent them. Such generic topic can include anything from enforcement of the union contractual provision to the most minor of grievances involving employment These matters generally manifest them­ selves throng class actions where sub­ stantia] legal fees are involved. The record of such suits involving unions over the past few years demonstrates increased activity. A study should be considered of this matter as it may affect maritime unions and suggestions made regarding remedies to be followed. Con­ current jurisdiction is equally possessed by the NLRB, however, resort thereto by the Board has been minimal, but nevertheless consideration may be given to a review of the impact of tl^ matter. As a positive step in the right direction, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department asked for a special meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems on May 28 to discuss a "joint union effort for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act in the Senate, Here, MTD President Paul Hall addresses the meeting which was held at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. emment to build and operate its own fleet in competition with the prir vately-owned merchant marine de­ prive our commercial ships of the cargo they need for the maintenance of a viable industry. • The problem of defeating propos­ als to abolish the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Comittee. • The problem of enacting environ­ mental legislation which will not be written or administered in such a way as to put U.S.-flag ships at a competitive disadvantage in the world shipping market • The problem of achieving legisla­ tion that encourages the construc­ tion and operation of vessels on our inland waterways. This transporta­ tion system must be maintained and kept free of restrictions and laws that lessen its competitive and cost ad­ vantages. • The problem of securing legisla­ tion to cover the operations of deep sea mining and ofibhore oil indus­ tries. The vessels used in these indus­ tries must be U.S. built and manned ships. • The problem of halting the flow of jobs out of this country. Americanowned, foreign based refineries, fac­ tories and mills, as well as the con­ struction and operation of foreign flag ships all deprive American workers of jobs. A Cobrdinated Goyemment Maritime Policy Despite the progress made in recent years through the passage of the 1970 Act, the growth and development of the U.S. merchant marine continues to be seriously ret^ded by the lack of an overall Government maritime politty for all segments of the industry. Because there is no coordinated pol­ icy each Government department. Commerce, Treasury, Defense, State, the Interstate Commerce Commission and others, adopt programs which fre­ quently conflict with those cff other agencies. In many instances. Government agencies have taken positions, ccmtrary to U.S. shipping policy, that have proven extremely harmful to the best interests of the U.S. merchant ma­ rine. some example: • The IMense Department opposed enactnient of H.R. 8193 [Energy Transportatior Security Act], despite the bill'sdear national security bene­ Legal Probleiiis fits. This subject is prefaced with the ob­ • The State Department's position servation that the following matters do in opposition to a 40-40-20 cargo not affect all maritime unions but, in­ sharing formula at the U.N. meeting variably, one or more of such subjects on a C^e of Conduct for Liner Con­ have a direct or indirect impact. ference effectively nullified U.S. in­ 1. The Landrum-Griffin Act. fluence at that conference. a. Its Title I—the so-called "free • The MUitaiy Sealift Command speech provision." Concern of impact continues to seek to build a large of Court's totally ignoring Congress' fleet through the extra-legal method proviso in the law's Section 101 (a)(2) of "charter and build," in direct com­ of unions' right "to adopt and enforce petition with the private American reasonable rules of every member to­ merchant fleet. ward the (Union) as an institution." • Finally, several Government agen- Such proviso is highly significant in des shipping Government financed I maritime, where employment is upon cargoes ^ve often alloted U.S. ves­ vessels on the high seas and uniform wd sels 50 percent or less of these car­ equally applicable disciplinary rules of goes, despite the laws requirement conduct are a frmdamental necessity. that at least 50 percent be carried on b. Its Title IV—^the election provi­ U.S. ships. , sions. The statutes provisions are pat­ ently directed to factual patterns of These examples iare indications of how the present fragmented Govern­ shore-side unions which are totally dis­ ment maritime policy leads to Gov­ similar than .in maritime; witness the ernment agencies working at cross pur­ fundamental transitory nature of em­ poses on vital maritime matters. The ployment, difficulties for timely com­ Maritime Administration is the only munication, substantial groups of Government agency that consistently membership unavailability and totally different histmiical developments. Sim­ supports policies designed to revitalize ilarly, the Department of Labor's ad­ the U.S. merchant marine. ministration of the law is correlated to This divisive U.S. maritime policy shore-side operations, creating in many and its disjointed implementation by a instances rules inapplicable, if, not host of Government agencies should not meaningless. Equally significant, re­ be. continued. There are a number of garding the Department's administra­ goals that must be sought to alter the tion, is its past zealous initiation and nation's present inadequate maritime conducting of procedures for re-run programs. These include: elections prraiised upon factual basis and theories unrealistic, with conse­ • The Congress should develop a quence of extensive union expenditure national program designed to set of money and time, with almost in­ forth the ways in which the U.S. mer­ variably no change in election results. chant marine can best serve the eco­ nomic, military and political needs of the United States. 2. The Taft-Hartley Act. a. Qrgania»tional t^ctivities, particu­ • %>edfic polides should be for­ larly among seamen of oil company mulated on the range of vital issues captive unions, is rendered most difficult facing America's merchant fleet, in­ by Board rules, preduding meaningful cluding promotion of cargo, the U.S. access to vessels in organizational cam­ domestic trades. Government inter­ paign and timely processing of electimi vention in private shipping. Great petitions, compounded by oil compa­ Lakes and Inland Wateiways, and nies' resort to dilatory tactics, permitted U.S. fisheries and other pressing by the Board. problems. b. Interprdatimis of secondary boy­ • To implement these polices, it is cott provisions, The Board in its inter­ essential that there be established an pretation as to the validity of union independent Government maritime conduct severely limits economic ac­ agency to act on behalf of the Amer­ tivity against parent or dominant ican merchant marine. corporation or (rf subsidiary or afiBliate notwithstanding they constitute allies. America's maritime unions will have Illustrations of this problem are ofi^hore to play the leading role in achieving these important goals. oil rig explorations, part of the oil com- plex, and formerly under,decisional law within the ally concept. 3. Court Interpretations of Statutes and Impact. a. Issue of third flag fleet and right to picket informationally now under an injunction. As a result of the Supreme Court's recent Windward decision, the pre-emption provisions of the Act with respect to picketing foreign vessels is highly, if not completely limited. An open issue is whether pre-emption exists in the third flag cases where control is fundamentally American. This is the issue presently sought to be litigated in various stages of development. Concomitantty, also being developed and now tmder judicial review is the issue of informational picketing of foreijgn-flag vessels and constitutional protection re­ garding such activities. b. The right-to-work laws. Concerted effort is under way by the oil companies to apply to maritime, right-to-wcurk laws various states. For example, there is now present before the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, Mobil Oil's action to make Texas right-to-work laws ap­ plicable to some maritime operations coming out of Texas. 4. Administration of Anti-discrimination Laws. a. Regarding this subject the provi­ sions may or may not have application to various maritime unions, depending upon factual patterns. However, the subject breaks down tatwo categories: 1. Actions by EEOC alleging race or ' sex discrimination. Generally, most race actions of import have been resolved. However, for bureaucratic purposes, the agency at­ tempts to magnify run-of-the mill issues. Such activities, if applicable to some maritime unions, may pose problems for appropriate resolution. Equally, the agency is pursuing actions of aU^ed sex discrimination. Fundamentally this may be a new issue to be studied and resolved among some of the maritime unions. 2. In addition to proceedings com­ menced by the EEOC similar pro­ ceedings are commenced by private litigants as part of a dass action. The agency proceeding does not pre­ empt a private law suit. Class actions in­ volving this subject are quite the vogue today, particularly where substantial legal fees are recoverable. Again, this may pose a problem for some maritime organizations and at the very least is Social and Psychoioglcai Problenis The rapid changes which have taken place in recent years in all facets of the maritime industry when combined with the broad economic and social change in America have created a new set of problenis and concerns involving both the on-the-job and off-the-job lives of maritime workers. Some of these changes and concerns follow: Extent and Impact of Changes The total maritime industry must face the problems which are being created by increased automation. Seamen and other maritime workers are wftnessing dianges in the job mar­ ket, job content, social conditions of work on board ship, leisure and rec­ reational activities at sea and ashore, work and social relationships, home and family life and numerous other social and psychological aspects. The direction that is to be taken to approach these complex problems must be determined soon. loh Security All workers ate concerned about job security and the stability within the maritime industry. The decline of the U.S. flag fleet combined with declining manning scales has created a fairly widespread feeling of job insecurity. Containerization and sophisticated cargo handling methods, with the re­ sulting increases in longshore produc­ tivity have had similar impacts on longshore workers. The (MHitent <rf the jobs is changing so that workers must have retraining and upgrading to qualify for the chang­ ing jobs. This heed for education creates some social and psychological adjustment among the workers. Environmental Elements The seafarer's environment includes the sh^ he is on as well as his shoreside living conditions. The following are crucial elements for consideration when' discussing the seafarer's sociological and psydiplogical concerns: The kind of ship he is on, type of vessel, size, degree of automatitm, and age; The voyage pattmms, length of voy­ age, destination, time in port, number of ports of call; The rating of the seaman and the type of work he is expected to do; The characteristics of the seaman, his age, marital status, family size, health, education, place of residence and length <M time he has worked at sea. Sociological and Environmental Aspects The workers in the maritime indus­ try are living in a rigidly dianging sodety with increasing changes taking place socially and technologically. Organizations and job structures are changing at sudi a rapid pace that un­ less immediate action is taken to make adaptations, environmental and social problems will have a significant adverse impact on seafarers and maritime workers. Changes in Society The dianges which are taking place in the seamen's social environment have created a growing concern on the part of the individual over his relation­ ship to work, its meaningfulness and its value. Individuals are seeking a meaningful and relevant relationship between thdr work and the social life around them. Maritime workers wish to achieve . sdf-actualization, self-expression, inde­ pendence and wdrthwhileness. They wish to be educated, socially compe-tent and an integral part d today's society. There was a time when a dock worker or seafarer was proud to be a loner but today he wants to be accepted as a worthy citizen of our modem society. He wants and should have a normal family life, a place in the community and an opportunity for social and emo­ tional adjustment. Technological Changes The changes which are occurring in the maritime industry are of such mag­ nitude that the displacement of men and skills by automation and comput­ erization is becomiqg commonplace. Automated technology is absorbing the routine activities into the machine. The worker becomes a respondent to the machine rather than a determiner of action according to his own judgment The human becomes important only when an "event" occurs which requires immediate action such as an engine failure, or an unpredictable need for an adjustment. Men, therefore, become trouble-shooters rather than totally committed individuals to any series of self-initiated tasks. These changes create new tensions and stresses never felt before in the maritime industry. The shoreside as well as deep sea workers are faced with responding to the problems created by increasing automation and technologi­ cal changes. Job Satisfaction There are certain behaviors which can be observed that are job-related and can be directly related to produc­ tivity and responsibility. Job perform­ ance, absences from work, accidents and human errors are just a few that indicate attitudes toward the job. The attitudes toward self and the job arc also created by the maritime work­ er's reaction to his wages/salaries, in­ terest in his work, feelings toward his fellow workers, working conditions, ability to qualify for promotions or en­ dorsements, job prestige, and his atti­ tude toward the industry and the union. The morale and job satisfaction of seamen is an area which must be con­ sidered very seriously. As technological advances are made, so must advances be made to improve the conditions of the worker. Socki Problems The social problems which seem to Continued on Next Page Spflciid Suppkumt 1 'v II- -Mt •fi -'.'b I '. . .. .. J f i t, "A Wf1- :• .' < • i. ' V. •r if- ' • :i) 'Ii ' •m U)i V:- •• •'i-ivil r • • 'M • .. -^1. "(f -1 �one warranting analysis ana reoommeudations. 5. Duty of Fair Representation ' Law Suits. The substance rff these matter's constituty some union members alleging that their union failed to fairly represent them. Such generic topic can include anything from enforcement of the union contractual provision to the most minor of grievancy involving employment Thye matters generally manifyt themselvy throng class actions where sub­ stantial legal fey are involved. Ibe record of such suits involving unions over the past few years demonstraty increas^ activity. A study should be considered of this matter as it may affect maritime unions and suggytions made regarding remediy to be followed. Con­ current jurisdiction is equally posseyed by the NLRB, however, ryort thereto by the Board has been minimal, but nevertheless consideration may be given to a review of the impact of this matter. lent asked for a special nneeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry ransportation Security Act in the Senate. Here, MTD President Paul Hall addresses Legal Piobleiiis This subject is prefaced with the observation that the following matters do not affect all maritime unions but, in­ variably, one or more of such subjects have a direct or indirect impact. 1. The Landrum-Griffin Act. a. Its Title I—the so-called "free speech provision." Concern of impact of Court's totally ignoring Congress' proviso in the law's Section 101(a) (2) of unions' right "to adopt and enforce reasonable rules of every member to­ ward the (Union) as an institution." Such proviso is highly significant in I maritime, where employment is upon vessels on the high seas and uniform and equally applicable disciplinary rules of conduct are a ^damental necessity. b. Its Title IV—^the election provi­ sions. The statutes provisions are pat­ ently directed to factual patterns of shore-side unions which are totally dis­ similar than in maritime; witness the fundamental transitory nature of em­ ployment, difficultly for timely com­ munication, substantial groups of membership unavailability and totally different histtmcal developments. Sim­ ilarly, the Department of Labor's ad­ ministration of the law is correlated to shore-side operations, creating in many instances rules inapplicable, if. not meaningless. Equally significant, re­ garding the Department's administra­ tion, is its past zealous initiation and conducting of procedury for re-run elections premised upon factual basis and theoriy unrealistic, with conse­ quence of extensive union expenditure of money and time, with a^ost in­ variably no change in election ryults. 2. The Taft-Hartley Act. a. Organi^tipnal aptivitiy, particu­ larly waiong seatnen of oil company captive unions, is rendered most difficult by Board rules, preduding meaningful access to vessels in organizational cam­ paign and timely procysing of electitm petitions, compounded by oil companiy' resort to dilatory tactics, permitted by the Board. b. Interpretations of secondary boy­ cott provisions, The Board in its inter­ pretation as to the validity of union conduct severely limits economic ac­ tivity against parent or dominant corporation or of subsidiary or affiliate notwithstanding they constitute alliy. Illustrations of this problem are offshore oil rig explorations, part of the oil com­ plex, and formerly under,decisional law within the ally concept. 3. Coi4rt Interpretations of Statutes and Impact. a. Issue of third flag fleet and right to picket informationally now under an injunction. As a ryult of the Supreme Court's recent Windward decision, the pre-emption provisions of the Act with rypect to picketing foreign vessels is highly, if not completely limited. An open issue is whether pre-emption exists in the third flag easy where control is fundamentally American. This is the issue presently sought to be litigated in various sta^ of development. Concom­ itantly, also being developed and now under judicial review is fhe issue of informational picketing of foreign-flag vessels and constitutional protection re­ garding such activitiy. b. The right-to-work laws. Concerted effort is under way by the oil companiy to apply to maritime, right-to-wcnrk laws (ff various staty. For example, there is now present before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sth Circuit, Mobil Oil's action to make Texas right-to-work laws ap­ plicable to some maritime operations coming out of Texas. 4, Adrmnistration of Anti-discrimination Laws. a. Regarding this subject the provi­ sions may or may not have application to various niaritime unions, depending upon factual patterns. However, the subject breaks down ta two categoriy; 1. Actions by EEOC; alleging race or sex discrimination. Generally, most race actions of import have been resolved. However, for bureaucratic purposy, the agency at­ tempts to magnify run-of-the mill issuy. Such activitiy, if applicable to some maritime unions, may pose problems for appropriate ryolution. Equally, the agency is pursuing actions of allied sex discrimination. Fundamentally this may be a new issue to be studied and resolved among some of the maritime unions. 2. In addition to proceedings com­ menced by the EEOC similar pro­ ceedings are commenced by private litigants as part of a dass action. The agency proceeding doy not pre­ empt a private law suit. Class actions in­ volving this subject are quite the vogue today, particularly where substantial legal fey are recoverable. Again, this may pose a problem for some maritime organizations and at the very least is Social and Psychoioglcai Problenis The nq)id changy which have taken place in recent years in all facets of the maritime industry when combined with the broad economic and social change in America have created a new set of problems and concerns involving both the on-the-job and off-the-job livy of maritime workers. Some of thye changy and concerns follow: Extent and Impact of Changes The total maritime industry must face the problenis which are being created by increased automation. Seamen and othy maritime workers are witnessing changy in the job mar­ ket, job content, social conditions (ff work on board ship, leisure and rec­ reational activitiy at sea and ashore, work and social relationships, home and family life and numerous othy social and psychological aspects. The direction that is to be taken to approach these complex problems must be determined soon. Job Security All workers are concerned about job security and the stability within the maritime industry. The decline of the U.S. flag fleet combined with declining manning scaly has created a fairly widypread feeling of job insecurity. Containerization and sophisticated cargo handling methods, with the re­ sulting increasy in longshore produc­ tivity have had similar impacts on longshore workers. The content ol the jobs is changing so that workers must have retraining and upgrading to qualify for the chang­ ing jobs. This need for education creaty some social and psychological adjustment among the workers. Environmental Elements The seafarer's environment includy the ship he is on as well as his shore^ side living conditions. The following are crucial elements for consideration when' discussing the seafarer's sociological and psycholo­ gical concerns: The kind of ship he is on, type of vessel, size, degree of automation, and The voyage patterns, length of voy­ age, dytination, time in port, number of ports of call; The rating of the seaman and the type of work he is expected to do; The characteristiy of the seaman, his age, marital status, family .size, health, education, place of residence and lengtn ot tune he has worked at sea. Sociological and Environmental Aspects The workers in the maritime indus­ try are living in a rapidly dianging sodety with increasing changy taking {dace socially and tedhnologically. Organizations and job structury are chai^g at sudi a rapid pace that un­ less immediate action is taken to make adaptations, environmental and sodal problems will have a significant adverse impact on seafarers and maritime workers. Changes in Society The changy which are taking place in the seamen's sodal environment have created a growing concern on the part of the individual over his relation­ ship to work, its meaningfulness and its value. Individuals are seeking a meaningful and relevant relationship between their work and the sodal life around them. Maritime workers wish to achieve self-actualization, self-expression, independyice and wdrthwMeness. They wish to be educated; socially compe­ tent and an integral part d today's sodety. There was a time when a dock worker or seafarer was proud to be a loner but today he wants to be accepted as a worthy dtizen of our modem sodety. He wants and should have a normal family life, a place in the community and an opportunity for social and emo­ tional adjustment. Technological Changes The changy which are occurring in the maritime industry are of such mag­ nitude that the displacement of men and skills by automation and comput­ erization is becomiqg commonplace. Automated technology is absorbing the routine activitiy into the machine. The worker becomy a respondent to the machine rather than a determiner of action according to his own judgment The human becomy important only when an "event" occurs which requiry immediate action such as an engine failure, or an unpredictable need for an adjustment. Men, therefore, become trouble-shooters rather than totally committed individuals to any seriy of self-initiated tasks. These changy create new tensions and stressy never felt before in the maritime industry. The shoreside as well as deep sea workers are faced with ryponding to the problems created by increasing automation and technologi­ cal changy. Job Satisfaction There are certain behaviors which can be observed that are job-related and can be directly related to produc­ tivity and ryponsibility. Job perform­ ance, absency from work, accidents and human errors are just a few that indicate attitudy toward the job. The attitudy toward self and the job are also created by the maritime work­ er's reaction to his wagy/salariy, interyt in his work, feelings toward his fellow workers, working conditions, ability to qualify for promotions or en­ dorsements, job prytige, Und his atti­ tude toward the industry and the union. The morale and job satisfaction of seamen hi an area which must be con­ sidered very seriouriy. As technological advancy are made, so must advancy be made to improve the conditions of the worker. Social Problems The social problems which seem to '-•••ill i-Vi•, •'...J Vi. i •. Continued on Next Page Spcdd SttpplcflMrt 'K'J I ..'A •i • 'fe ', lit: ui b V'% ;v 'J*,. I .•^1 • - if Ml i.r •)} ; . I- - 11 ^ 1• �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBUCATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Continued from Preceding Page be most pressing today are alcoholism, drug abuse and mental illness. The maritime industry has barely scratched the surface in responding to this area of urgent need. The recurring requests by women to enter the maritime field are creating an entirely new set of concerns for ship­ board as well as rhoreside workers. Need For Research Several research projects have been completed and others are under way. The results from the research studies should provide statistical proof of areas of concern in the psychological and so­ ciological adjustment of seafarers and maritime workers. The Merchant Marine Officer Atti­ tude Survey has been completed by Dr. Martin J. Schwimmer, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and The National Maritime Research Center. This study gives an interesting profile of the Amer­ ica merchant marine officer. An Occupational Analysis of the Seafarers completed by C. J. Bartlett and Irvin L. Goldstein, University of Maryland was done under the guidance of the H.L.S. in cooperation with the Seafarers International Union. The re­ sults of this study of the attitudes of un­ licensed seamen toward their job, fam­ ily, living conditions and union are available for review. A Personnel Study of the Unlicensed U.S. Merchant Seaman is presently under way at the National Maritime Re­ search Center, Kings Point, New York. This study is researching the personal attributes of seamen, job context and performance, non-sailing environment including the home and family, occupa­ tional environment and economic and technological trends within the total in­ dustry. Some concrete decisions should be made regarding the direction to be taken when Ae results of the surveys are available. Research is essential as the launch for action, but programs must be developed to respond to the needs. Aspects Needing Urgent Attention Recognizing the health needs, both mental and physical, of maritune workers, the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals must be maintained and im­ proved. Alcoholism and drug abuse programs should be initiated. Mental health clinics should be available to all seafarers. The problems resulting from containerization must be solved at the dock as well as at sea. The large terminals and port facilities create additional problems for seamen and dock work­ ers. The quick turn around and short time in port are major problems. The new tankers also create some psychological concerns to seafarers be­ cause of the quick turn aroimds and the distances between ports of call. Maritime workers must be provided with opportunities for educational ad­ vancements. The changes in jobs and responsibilities necessitate the retrain­ ing and upgrading of the workers in order to qualify for the jobs. They also need to have available to them the op­ portunity for self-advancement and selffulfillment through edqcatipnal experi­ ences. Jurisdiction The SIU feels that Article XX [pro­ vision within AFL-CIO Constitution for resolving jurisdictional disputes] has been successful. Some of the maritime unions think that Article XX is not sufiSdent within itself to resolve all of the jurisdictional problems. In any event, on this subject any union is free to negotiate with any or all other maritime unions for the purpose of establishing procedures to resolve jurisdictional disputes as a substitute for or as a part of Article XX. Any imion that feels that Article XX is not sufficient should be encouraged tQ work with any or all other maritime unions to establish its own set of rules as is allowed for in the AFL-CIO Con­ stitution. Until and unless this is done by mutual agreement. Article XX should apply. The jurisdictional problems affecting the maritime industry are but a mani­ festation of tiie real illness that affects this industry. That illness is tiiat there are too many maritime unions with overlapping jurisdiction. It is our belief that the proper answer to the resolution of problems of juris­ diction, as well as the dnswer to most of the problems affecting the maritime industry and acting to the detriment of the workers, is the compelling need for the merger of a number of existing unions in the maritime industry in the following manner: • A merger of all unlicensed AFLCIO seamen's unions into one un­ licensed AFLXIIO seamen's union. • A merger of all licensed AFLCIO seamen's unions into one li­ censed AFL-CIO seamen's union. The above should be accomplished by the immediate formation of merger committees from each of the appropri­ ate maritime unions, with proper rep­ resentation, into an Unlicensed Merger Conunittee as well as a Licensed Merger Committee. There should be separate and paral­ lel action by these two groups on the basis of continui^. Subject to the constitutional provi­ sions and rights of all affected or­ ganizations and their memberships, as well as of the AFL-CIO Constitution, such merger committees should reach their conclusions as soon as possible! This, we submit, is tiie true answer to most of our problems. Maritime unions must deal with the social and psychological consequences presented by the fast turnaround ships of ' containership, the Sea-Land GaWoway, shown here. • -r-y- Stroctiire of the Ad Hoc Committee Clearly the work we will undertake to fully consider the many challenges facing the inaritime industry and its unions demands that this effort be con­ tinued on a day to day ba.sis. In addition, the many problems within each area of concern, such as legal or legislative, requires that sepa­ rate groups be established in each area of involvement. To carry out this task and to ensure the daily coordination and study these problems require, the following organ­ izational structure is suggested: • There should be a full-time Execu­ tive Director of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee. He should be selected by Presi­ dent Meany and should be a qualified neutral. The Executive Director would provide the coordination for the meet­ ings, the studies^ and paperwork result­ ing from the committee's work. The salaries, and expenses of the office of Executive Director would be borne by the participating unions. • There should be established a number of subcommittees to conrider and make recommendations on each of the major areas of concern of the Ad Hoc Committee. • The chief delegate of each union or his designees should serve on the subcommittees. Each union should be represented on every subcommittee. These subcommittees would draw up detailed proposals for.dealing with each maritime industry problem for submis­ sion to the full committee, where they would be considered and adopt^ the policy of the Ad Hoc Committee. In this manner, the work of the Ad Hoc Committee could be an on­ going process that would be a focal point of the maritime unions' efforts to solve their problems in a constructive and harmonious manner. such as the ultra-modern SL-7 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO UNIONS PLEDGE SUPPORT ON OIL BENEFIT LET US CONSIDER THE HUMAN BEING HALL CITES NEED FOR ENERGY TRANSPORTATION ACT COMMENTS OF SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS - THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS UNION OFFICIAL GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AT HLSS HALL STATES NEED FOR MARITIME COOPERATION GOLDEN DOLPHIN TO CREW-UP IN JULY GIVING A BETTER INSIGHT CONSTRUCTION WORK STARTS ON TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE LONGSHORE WORK REQUIRED NEW YORK CLINIC CELEBRATES 17TH ANNIVERSARY SEAFARER GARNER BELIEVES IN TRAINING AND UPGRADING THE WALTER RICE CREW PLAYS TWO BENEFIT GAMES CITIES SERVICE, INTERSTATE MAY MERGE TRAINING AND UPGRADING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE UNITY FOR A STRONG U.S. FLEET FUMES FELL CHIEF OFFICER ABOARD THE FALCON LADY GEORGE WALTON DOCKS IN BROOKLYN FOR THE BIENVILLE, IT'S A FAR EAST SHUTTLE RUN SEAFARER WAYNE CHAMPINE, 34, GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS AFL-CIO PRESIDENT MEANY SETS UP AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MARITIME INDUSTRY PROBLEMS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 6 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e3e47d06ad5874f605d4412dc30b9ef8.PDF 6ec4b94ff76c1292a0a0953e1e0dcfc1 PDF Text Text �• ',•'•'• . •• , • .-'i! r •:" '"'••y.. J •' ^ Oil Import Bill Passed by House of Representatives WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed legislation by a vote of 266 to 136 —H.R. 8193 — which provides for the carriage of up to 30 percent of oil imports in Americanflag tankers. The bill was adopted on May 8, 1974, after debate. The legislation, which is entitled the Energ)' Transportation Security Act of 1974, would immediately require 20 percent of petroleum imports to come in on U.S.-flag vessels. TTie percentage would be increased to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and to 30 percent on July 1,1977. In the event that sufficient U.S. tonnage is not available to handle the cargo at "fair and reasonable" rates the Secretary of Commerce could waiver the requirement. The fight to secure passage of H.R. 8193 was led by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee. In calling for support of the bill. Representative Sullivan out­ lined the benefits that would "flow from the enactment of this bill." Passage, she said, • is essential to United States secu­ rity to maintain tanker capability to inove our petroleum require­ ments; • provides substantial balance of payments benefits to the United States; • would provide many jobs for American workers otherwise lost to foreign labor; • will result in a cost monitoring system for the first time for petro­ leum ocean transportation costs; • will provide "additional badly need'^d protection for our marine environment;" • will probably not increase con­ sumer costs, or if there is an in­ crease, "it will be negligible." Representative Sullivan said the "C reason for supporting this bill is to reduce our dependence on foreignflag petroleum transportation. She said that presently our national energy pol­ icy has been "pegged to follow the na­ Paul HaU h. • V,' •f • •••• .. ;• I• , , the formation of the Arab Maritime Petroleum Transportation Company "for the express purpose of assembling a substantial tanker fleet capable of lift­ ing a percentage, of exports from their own oil fields." She said that it is "perfectly obvious from the trend in th^^ world today that the worn-out retaliation argument is groundless." 'Too long has the United States sat back helping everybody in the world and doing nothing to help itself," Rep­ resentative Sullivan said. Represenative James Grover (RN.Y.), ranking minority member of the Continued on Page 12 Seafarers to Receive Wage Boost SIU members will receive a five per­ cent pay increase effective June 16 under terms of the three-year freightship and tanker agreements negotiated and signed in 1972 between the Union and its contracted companies. There will also be a boost in premium overtime pay rates for work done on weekends and holidays. In the first year of the contracts. Sea­ farers received an approximate 11 per­ cent wage increase. Last year Union members received a five percent pay hike, and that, coupled with this year's increase makes a total wage raise of 21 the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: O tional oil companies to wherever they can find the greatest profits." The Missouri congresswoman slapped at the multinational oil com­ panies and governmental agencies for arguing against the bill because of pos­ sible retaliation by other trading na­ tions. Representative Sullivan said that this argument is without "substance or ac­ curacy." In fact, she stated, other na­ tions have "seized the initiative and are busily engaged in putting together their own vessel capability in order to carry substantial shares of bilateral trade in their own vessels." Representative Sullivan pointed to percent over the three-year period of the contracts which expire in June of 1975. Some average highlights of the new monthly base wage and premium rate increases include: • In the deck department, freightship bosuns will get a pay raise of $38.33 a month plus 33 cents more an hour for premium overtime. The SIU tanker bosun (aboard vessels of 25,000 dwt or over) will get a pay raise of $40.88 and 38 cents an hour for pre­ mium overtime. Freightship able seamen will get a $29.18 pay hike and 25 cents an hour more in premium pay. Ordinary seamen will receive $22.81 more a month and 20 cents more an hour for premium pay. Tanker able seamen will receive $29.53 more a month plus 26 cents more an hour in premium pay. Ordinary seamen will get a $23.41 monthly raise and 21 cents more an hour in premium wages. • In the engine department, aboard freightships, chief electricians will re­ ceive a wage increase of $45.09 and a wage premium overtime increase of 39 cents an hour. QMED's get a $43.34 monthly hike and 37 cents an hour in Continued on Page 12 . But Do We Really Listen? UR UNION is now locked in a will use their "flag of convenience" to struggle with the giant oil and grain frustrate the peace-seeking foreign policy industries which could determine — not objectives of the United States. only the continued security of our mem­ The impact of a defeat on the oil im­ bership—^but the economic well-being of port quota bill and watering down the the nation and the hundreds of thousands Jones Act would not only be destructive of workers in maritime and related in­ in terms of our national interest but dustries.^ I' would be a serious blow to the job secuThis month, after a long and deter­ 7 rity of American seamen. The loss of job mined campaign, we were successful in opportunities for American sailors — getting approval in the House of Repre­ coming at a time when we have just sentatives for a bill which would require crossed the threshold of a revitalization that at least 20 percent of the nation's of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet—^would petroleum imports be carried on Ameri­ be ironic. But the oil giants, who last year can bottoms, and this quota to be in­ racked up unconcionable profits at the creased to 30 percent in 1977. Our expense of Amers;an consumers and are Union led the fight for this bill and— presently engaged in a morally bankrupt largely because of the understanding and propaganda'blit^ aimed at blurring the participation of the majority of our mem­ truth about J their manipulation of oil bership—we won the vote in the House prices, have little concern over the jobs by a margin of 266 to 136. The bill now and security of American seamen. goes to the Senate, and the oil giants have So, the fight is ours. It is a fight for the already geared up for an all-out fight to job security of our membership, and the block it at any cost. job security of all American seamen, as At the same time, these oil giants that well as a fight for the economic and polit­ directly control a majority of the foreignical integrity of our nation. We are in the flag tankers carrying petroleum into tliis forefront of this battle^as we have been country are engaged in a concerted at­ in so many battles before—to secure the tack on the Jones Act which would, if . rights of the American seaman. they are successful, effectively destroy Our strength today is, as it always has the domestic shipping of American-flag been, in the understanding and unity of vessels. More than this, any encroach­ our membership. And at no time has this ment on the Jones Act would further in­ understanding and unity been more ur­ crease this country's dependence on gent than now. Understanding comes unreliable third-flag nations which have through listening to what we hear and already demonstrated that they can and comprehending what we read. Ai Whit- mer said it at our membership meeting after completing the Bosuns Recertification Program. He told the members: "A lot of us hear the reports on the fights we have in Washington—bj4t how many of us really listen?" This is the key: listening and under­ standing. Because if we can understand our problems we can work together to solve them. If we can understand that picket lines are no longer on the water­ front but in the Halls of Congress, and if we understand that our antagonists are the giant oil-grain-farm lobbies whose economic self-interest would destroy American-flag shipping, then we can understand the necessity for working to­ gether to preserve our job security and advance the interest of our nation's wellbeing. Our weapons are an informed and united membership, and an effective po­ litical organization. It was this combina­ tion of unity, understanding and political action that resulted in our successful efforts to secure passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which generated the growth of the American-flag merchant fleet. It will be this same combination that will spur an increase in cargo for our nation's merchantmen through a reason­ able petroleum import quota program and the continued jwotection of our do­ mestic shipping. An informed and unified membership is our political strength— and SPAD is our political muscle. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second 01?.?':^ postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXYI, No. 5. May 1974. Page 2 S^farersLog �In 21St Year of Existence SlU Scholarship Program Gives-Five $JOfOOO Grants The SIU's Scholarship Program, rec­ ognized by.fine colleges and universities throughout the U.S. as one of the best "no strings attached" programs in the country, this month awarded five more $10,000 scholarship grants—one going to a full book SlU member and the other four to chUdren of Seafarers. This brings to 107 the number of grants awarded by, the SIU's Scholar­ ship Program since its inception in 1953. Of these, 27 were awarded to Seafarers and 80 to dependents of Seafarers. This year's winners are: Seafarer Paul Rittiner, Jr., 26 of New Orleans; WUliam McDonald, Jr., 18, son of Seafarer and Mrs. William McDonald of Abilene, Tex.; Janice Lynn Parker, 17, of Tuckasagee, N.C., daughter of the late Seafarer Samuel Parker; and Pearl and Judy Yao, 18-year old identical twin daughters of Seafarer and Mrs. Fang Wing Yao of San Francisco, Calif. Two alternates were also chosen, and will receive the grants in the event one INDEX Legislative News House Passes Energy Transportation Security Act (Oil Import Quota Bill) . .Page 2 Legislative Report column.. Page 9 President's Report .......Page 2 Union News Seafarers to get wage boost Page 2 Rubber Workers local on strike ....;... .Page 5 Five $10,000 SlU scholarships awarded ..Page 3 Shipping ' Dispatchers' Report Page 26 Seatrain sells Hawaii, Guam service Page 5 Hiring Hall at Piney Point ..Page 4 Overseas Arctic returns from Africa Page 13 Transhawaii pays off ... .Page 21 Ships' digests ... -. Page 20 Ships' committees Page 10 Trairiing and Upgrading Tenth class of recertified bosuns graduates ... Pages 6-7 Five more "A" seniority upgraders graduate ... Page 22 In all departments, upgrading is a necessity Page 30 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 GEO program at Lundeberg School and application . . Page 9 Headquarters' Notes column Pages Membership News New SlU pensioners .....Page 23 Final Departures .... Page 27 Brother Bellinger becomes 19th Seafarer to receive high school equivalency diploma at Lundeberg School .....Page 9 Recertified bosun buys a "gold mine'-' Page 14 General Feature Mark Twain's Mississippi River Pages 28-29 Mayl^4 or more of the winners is hot able to accept the award. The alternates are: John Chermesino, Jr., 18, son of Seafarer and Mrs. John Chermesino of Boston, Mass.; and Anne Marie McGreal, 17, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas McGreal of New York, N.Y. The winners were chosen from among 24 applicants by a Scholarship Selection Committee, made up of an Seafarer William McDonald, Sr. Father of William McDonald, Jr. impartial panel of educators from around the country which met at the Lundeberg School on Apr. 26. The Committee's selections were based on the applicants' scholastic abil­ ity, determined by high school grades and scores achieved on the College Boards or the American College Test, and the individuals' character and lead­ ership qualities based on extracurricu­ lar activities and letters of recommen­ dation. This year's Selection Committee members were: Dr. Charles Lyons, President of Fayetteville State Univer­ sity, Fayetteville, N.C.; Miss Edna Newby, Asst. Dean of Douglass Col­ lege, New Brunswick, N.J.; Charles D. O'Connell, Director of Admissions, University of Chicago; Dr. Bernard Ire­ land, an ofi&cial of the College Entrance Examination Board; Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, Dean of Registration of New York University, and Prof. R. M. Keefe, of Lewis and Clark Community Col­ lege, Godfrey, 111. Each of the five winners will receive his or her $10,000 scholarship grant over a four-year period, and may pur­ sue any course of study at any accred­ ited college or university in the United States or its territories. Praises SltPs Education Prograins New Orleans-bom Seafarer Paul Rit­ tiner, introduced at the May member­ ship meeting at Headquarters, praised the SIU for its keen interest in educa­ tion for its members and their depen­ dents. He stated that the Scholarship Pro* gram provided a "great opportunity" for Seafarers and their dependents to receive a fine education "they might otherwise not be able to afford." He also pointed out that the SIU's GED High School Equivalency Pro­ gram, and other vocational and aca­ demic programs offered at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point are "fine example."! of the SIU's dedication to education." Seafarer Rittiner, a graduate of Mar­ tin Berhman High in New Orleans, al­ ready has some college experience under his belt. He attended Louisiana State Univer­ sity at Baton Rouge for two semesters and accumulated 36 credits, but was forced to abandon his college studies due to "lack of funds." Rittiner began sailing with the SIU in 1965 after attending the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Or­ leans. He received his AB ticket in 1968, and his full book in 1971 after completing the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. He plans to pick up where he left off at LSU, with a major in Education and minors in American Government and Economics. His plans for the future include work­ ing toward a Master Degree in Educa­ tion and then a career in teaching. Bro­ ther Rittiner also plans to maintain his full book with the SIU, and someday renew his career on the sea. A Career in Medicine William McDonald, Jr. will this month be graduating from Cooper High School in Abilene, Tex. Born in Has­ kell, Tex. in 1956, the young scholar will use his $10,000 grant to pursue a career in medicine at Baylor University in Waco, Tex. He recalls that he always wanted to be a physician, and that his choice for this career "stems from the fact that my grandfather is a doctor, and he has probably been the biggest inspiration in my life." During his high school years, William was an outstanding scholar and athlete. He played with his school's football Seafarer Fang Wing Yao Father of Judy and Fear! Yao team, and belonged to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Math Club, the Drama'Club, and the Classical Film Society. William's high school Principal J. M. Anthony writes that "this young man has exhibited qualities of leadership far superior to the average student in our present senior class. He is of high moral character, very dependable, and pos­ sesses excellent academic qualities." William says he is looking toward the future "with enthusiasm." His father. Seafarer William Jackson McDonald, Sr., has been sailing with the SIU for 28 years. He joined the Union in the port of New Orleans and sails with the rating of Cook and Baker. Brother McDonald has accumulated r; i •'' 1. . r' The late Seafarer Samuel Parker Father of Janice Parker nearly 7,000 days seatime in his sailing career. Will Study Law Graduating this month from Cullowhee High School second in her class with an overall four-year grade average of 95 is scholarship winner Janice Lynn Parker. She will use her $10,000 grant to pur­ sue a career in law at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. A life-long resident of Tuckasagee, N.C. in the Southern section of the Ap­ palachian Mountains, the young schol­ ar realizes the importance of study and education, and explains that "a career in law will present a continuing chalContinued on Page 8 _ Ia • - i| •h:] i'' ^ i- - V * fi ''h virf The six-member SIU Scholarship Selection Committee study scholastic and extracurricular records of those who applied for the five $10,000 grants. Mr. Charles Logan, center, served as a consultant to the committee. Selection Committee members are, clockwise from the left: Dr. Charles Lyons, presi­ dent, Fayetteville State University; Prof. R. M. Keefe, Lewis and Clark Com­ munity College;. Charles D. O'Connell, director of admissions. University.of Chicago; Consultant Logan; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of registration. New York University; Dr. Bernard Ireland, representing the College Entrace Exam­ ination Board, and Miss Edna Newby, assistant dean, Douglass College. Page 3 i �Lundeberg School Entry-Rating Training, Shipping Guarantees Job Security For All Seafarers ; - Graduates check the registration board as they wait for a job opening. "I was very impressed with the training programs at Piney Point, especially the training of the young fellows who will be my replacement aboard ship when I retire. They will be the insurance of my pension. I know it will be in good hands because these young men are learning the his­ tory of our Union and the importance of keeping our Union strong." These words were spoken by Sea- farer William O'Connor who has been sailing with the SIU for 21 years and who—^hke all of the bosuns at­ tending the Bosuns Recertification Program—^got a first-hand look at the training programs and shipping procedures of the trainees at the Harry Lundeberg School- in Piney Point. The entry-rating training program at Piney Point is providing skilled and Trainee graduates register at hiring hall in port of Piney Point.., Graduate is all smiles as he gets his "B" book and shipping card from Port, Agent Gerry Brown. their jobs on a seniority basis. When they have selected their jobs, the graduate trainees are flown to the port where the ship is located. They are met at the airport on their arrival by an official of the SIU who takes them aboard ship and introduces them to their department delegate and their shipmates. The training and shipping of young men to continue the tradition of the SIU is unique in this nation's mari­ time industry. And it is because of the development of this program that shipowners look to the SIU for quali­ fied and reliable young seanien to continue the outstanding perform­ ance of SIU members. The training of these young men is the guarantee of continued job secur­ ity for all of our members as well as the promise of continued security of our pension program. Our members should encourage their sons and other young men to take advantage of the opportuniti^ offered at Piney Point, not only for their future, but for the continued growth of the SIU and the security of our membership. motivated young men—who have an understanding of our Union and the problems we face—to replace the veteran Seafarers who have passed on, retired or left the industry. This training program is the SIU's insur­ ance that this Union wiU remain strong and that the programs and pol­ icies adopted by our membership today will continue in the future, and ihkt the rights of our pensioners will remain secure. The shipping procedures of train­ ees from Piney Point are regulated by Section 4(E) of the SIU Shipping Rules which provide that ". . . if the first call of a vacant Group III or 3rd cook job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A or Class B seniority, tne job shall be referred to the hiring hall at Piney Point, Mary­ land, where the job shall then be of­ fered at a job call. If after the first call of such job, the job remains open, it shall be referred to the port from which it was originally offered . . ." Jobs that are referred to the port of Piney Point are posted on the Rotary Shipping Board. Graduate trainees register with the port agent and select Veteran Seafarers help the newcomers who are the future of the SIU. Page4 • Seafarers Log 'I-,'- 7'.I'-'i J J". - (i'-sa 'if: �BoycoftBegun I I ^ vlfl^ '-f%t # •• Local 621 of URW Continues 14-Month Strike in Coltf; For the past 14 months, nearly 300 men and women, members of Local 621 of the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America, have determinedly held the picket line against their employer, R & G Sloane Co. of Sun Valley, Calif, The company, which manufactures President Nixon has proclaimed May 22 National Maritime Day to com­ memorate the vital role of the American merchant marine in war and peace. In his anntml proclamation the President urged all "ships sailing under the American flag" to observe "dress ship" custom^ and requested all Americans to honor the merchant marine by displaying the flag at their homes on this day. The first National Maritime Day was marked by Congress in 1933 in com­ memoration of the first transatlantic steamship voyage of the USS Savannah to Liverpool, England in 18J9. ^ following is the text of the President's proelamqtiop: THE WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 1974 ' r-:": V ' ' - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since the beginning of our Nation, maritiraie enterprise has helped to fege the spirit of America and shape its destiny. In our early years, our merchant marine was a major force in fostennjg^dur economic growth and defending our freedom. Down through the years, the American merchant marine continued to serve our economic aspirations and to assist our military forces in times of emergency. Today, when the United States is the world leader in trade and military power, the dual roles of our merchant marine remain vital to the national interests. Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, new generations of highly advanced and efficient ships are being introduced into our merchant fleet to reinforce America's preseiice in the world's shipping lanes and to insure tiiat our Maritime capacities remain equal to their challenges. ^ To piomote puMb awareness of o^ hentage, die Congress in 19^3 (48 Stat. 73) designated the anniversary of the first transatlantic voyage by a steamship, the Savannah on May 22, 1819, as National Maritime Day, and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually in observance of that day, NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the Upited^ S^^^ of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American merchant marine on May 22, 1974 by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the ; Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth. ^, RICHARD NIXON ^ plastic piping and pipe fittings, has continually refused to bargain in good faith with the Union's officials. Instead, the company has intention­ ally prolonged the strike by reducing its contract offers to a point that would lower the plantwide average wage by up to 60 cents an hour. These workers, who have valiantly endured a great deal of personal sacri­ fice throughout the strike which began Mar. 11, 1973, cannot and will not accept such a settlement. In addition, the company has contin­ ued to operate the plant during the strike by hiring illegal aliens and by paying bounties for the recruitment of other strikebreakers. The company's intent in this matter Seatrain Discontinues Hawaii, Guam Service SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines of California is discontinuing its West Coast services to Hawaii and Guam and will sell or transfer leases to some of the vessels, equipment and facilities to Matson Navigation Company. Howard M. Pack, president of Sea­ train L4nes, Inc., parent company of Seatrain Lines, California, cited con­ tinued losses aggravated by the rising costs and uncertainties of the energy crisis as the reason for Seatrain's deci­ sion to withdraw from the Hawaiian trade, effective immediately. R. J. Pfeiffer, president of Matson said his company has agreed in prin­ ciple to acquire the Seatrain assets in order to avoid disruption or curtailment of ocean freight services in both the Hawaiian and Guam trades. ballot a new three-year collective bar­ gaining agreement with Seatrain Ship­ building Corp. UIW officials described the new con- Benjamin Schwartz Passes Away Benjamin "Little Benny" Schwartz died of af heart attack 'oti Apr. 10 after he had collapsed in the mess- May 1974 hall of the SS Ogden Champion (Ogden Marine) in New Orleans. He was 63. Born in Poland, Brother Schwartz joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York and sailed as an oiler. In 1965 he participated in the Dis­ trict Council 37 beef, and was active in all Union affairs. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his niece, Mrs. Han­ nah Rozen of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a nephew, Harry Byofsky of Bellerose, L.I., N Y. Interment was in Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, iStaten Island,. N.Y. on Apr. 15. 3,400 27-foot cargo containers and 1,500 27-foot chassis from Seatrain. Matson will also assume the leases on Seatrain's terminal at Sand Island, Honolulu. Purchase price of the assets for Matson will be in excess of $14,500,000. Seatrain had been in the Hawaii service since 1969, and began the Guam service in 1970. Bosun ^8111/ Burke Is Dead At Age 49 a. .) i • /' 'M 'aH •J J Matson will take over charters on three Seatrain containerships now serv­ ing the Pacific. The ships are the SS Transchamplain, SS Transontario and the SS Transoneida, all converted T-2 tankers. In addition, Matson will purchase Lf/W Members Ratify Contract With Seatrain Members of the SlU-aflfiliated United Industrial Workers of North America employed at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard, early this month ratified by mail is clear. It is attempting to break the Union. The American labor movement can­ not allow the company to achieve this goal, for such a tragedy would create a serious threat to all trade unionism in this country. In support of the strike, the AFLCIO Executive Council has issued a strong statement, calling for a national boycott by American consumers and contracting companies of all R & G Sloane Co. products. The SIU has expressed its full sup­ port for the URW local and, if the need arises, SIU members, as in the Wall Street Strike of 1949 and on many other occasions, will morally and physically support these workers on the picket lines. tract "as one of the best in the ship­ building indnshry." After five weeks of intensive bargain­ ing with the company, the 16-man UIW negotiating committee in late April imanimously approved the proposed terms of the new contract. Summaries of the major proposals in the new agreement along with referen­ dum ballots were immediately mailed to the membership and returned within ten days. The Union negotiating committee counted the returned ballots. The new contract provides for a sub­ stantial money package increase spread over two-and-a-half years; a hike in fringe benefits; a yearly cost of living raise; establishment of a third work shift with premium pay; changes in overtimci and seniority language; pre­ mium pay for Certain cl^sifications, and adoption of upgrading and training programs. Bosun William D. "BiUy" Burke, 49, former SIU Headquarters main­ tenance chief, died Apr. 24 of a heart attack at his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. A native of New York City, Brother Burke joined the SIU in the port of New York. In the early 1940s be sailed for the Isthmian Line. In 1961 he walked the picket line in the Greater New York Harbor strike. After recovering from a serious accident in 1968, he ran for the Union's Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram Committee in 1972. At the time of his death, he was on the SeaLand shore gang and had applied to enter the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Surviving are his widow, Inger; three sons. Glen, Patrick and Mi­ chael; two daughters. Colleen and Sharon, and a brother. Funeral services wer^ held on Apr. 27 in Brooklyn. Brother Burke's ashes were buried at sea off a Sea-Land SL 7 containership. Pages ::-(l ll tl �r- John Eddins Seafarer John Eddins has been sailing with the SIU since he joined the Union in New York in 1948. He now ships out of Baltimore where he lives with his wife and son. He has been scaling as bosun since 1958. During this program I had an oppor­ tunity to iattend a meeting of the Na­ tional Maritime Council. I learned that the shipowner, too, is cooperating in the fight for legislation to protect and advance American-flag shipping. All of this costs money, time and labor, and all of us should invest through SPAD for laws which will give us ships, cargo and job security. Think about it. Either we all participate in this fight or we all find ourselves vacating our berths to the foreign-flag operators. luated its tenth class of SeaiCarers this month brmging to 94 the total nnmher of SIU bosims who have had an opportunity to team more ahoiit their Union, ! die industry and the programs we have devdoped to insure a strong ^ American>flag merchant fleet. The knowledge they have gained will enable them to better perform tlmir roles aboard ship as representatives of our Union at sea. Because they have a better understanding of our constant fight for more ships, more cargo and more job security these bosuns wiltbe able to provide all of our niembership with a better understanding of these programs by discussing fliem at the weekly membership meetings aboard ship. On Uiis page, the latest graduates of the recertification program com­ ment briefly (aai fiheir iniiiri^imis of what it has meant to them. more cargo for American-flag shipping. But the basic fact is that ships and cargo mean job security for all of us. We led the fight for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has revitalized the Amer­ ican merchant marine and has provided all of us with better job security. We won this fight only because of the par­ ticipation of our membership. The fight now is for cargo—and I for one under­ stand fully that it will only be through full membership participation that we will be successful in this effort. vulnerable to attack from all sides by those who would sink the American merchant marine by legislative "action. The Jones Act is under constant attack by powerful interests who want to gain a foothold in our domestic shipping. The Oil Import Quota Bill [Energy Transportation Security Act], now pending in Congress, is a logical second step—after the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—in rebuilding the U.S.-flag fleet. The major oil giants are violently opposed to this bill and are spending untold sums of money to fight it. There­ fore, we must fight fire with fire—and we can do this only through our support of SPAD. -rj . Andrew Boney Seafarer Andrew Boney has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and has sailed as bosun for the past J5 years. BorA and raised in Virginia, Seafarer Boney ships out of the port of Norfolk. The Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the best things that could have happened to me. I didn't support SPAD too much before, but now I understand how much I have to lose in terms of job security and retirement unless we ail support our Union on .the legislative front by donating to SPAD. We should be glad that we have responsible leader­ ship that understands the problems and knows how to cope with them. We should all be more responsible Union members, ourselves, and help secure the future of our Union. Alan Whitmer Seafarer Alan "Honest Al" Whitmer joined the SIU in 1943 and has been sailing as bosun since 1950. Seafarer Whitmer lives in Maine wfthihis wife Carol and daughter Mary, and ships out of New York. There are many of us who go to the Union hall when we want to ship out. We make a trip, reap the benefits, but few of us ever ask ourselves—How is this possible? Why am I able to have job security second to none? What can I do to preserve what we have? How ^ can I help? We are now engaged in Washington in some of the most impor­ tant struggles of our economic lifer-the survival of the American merchant ma­ rine and all that goes with it. How can we help? By investing in SPAD. This is an investment in our collective and indi­ vidual future. It's job security for all of us. These arc some of the things I have learned. Ernest Bryan Seafarer Ernest Bryan joined the SIU in Houston in 1947. He has been ship­ ping as bosun for six years-. Seafarer Bryan ships out of the port of Houston where he lives with his wife and three children. I wish I could describe Piney Point like it really is, but I believe a person would have to see this place first hand and then he would go away, like I did, feeling really proud. I just hope it is possible for each of you to come and visit, or to take advantage of the courses offered at the Lundeberg School, and meet the dedicated people who are teaching and working with the trainees =the men who will man the ships of tomorrow. » / ' - "" , T '4 Peter Drewes Seafarer Pete Drewes joined the SIU in Charleston, S.C. in 1944 and began sailing as bosun in 1954. He served as elected SIU patrolman from 1969 through 1972. Seafarer Drewes now ships out of the port of New York. Perhaps the most important part of this program came during my visit to Washington where I received an indepth briefing on our legislative efforts in Congress. Many of our members dn not realize the importance of federal legislation in securing more ships and . r.- : : 4 H'-: iSs. I. Floyd Selix Seafarer Floyd Selix joined the SIU 22 years ago and now sails out of the port of San Francisco. He has been shipping as bosun for the past eight years. We are not immune from the prob­ lems of the maritime industry. We are Barney Swearingen Seafarer Barney Swearingen joined the SIU in September, 1939. His sea­ faring career was interrupted when he served with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1947. He returned to the sea and has been sailing as bosun since 1955. Sea­ farer Swearingen ships out of Jackson­ Page 6 ville where he lives with his wife Leona. The Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the best and most important of our training and educational pro­ grams. I've been an active member of the SIU for 34 years, but the program has certainly shown me things I never knew before. I have asked, and heard more questions asked by other bosuns, concerning every phase and operation of our Union and everyone was an­ swered to the individual's satisfaction. I also feel that I now have a better under­ standing about this Union as well as the maritime industry. I realized before at­ tending the program what our SPAD donations were being used for, but now that I have seen the operation we have in Washington and how well it works my outlook and attitude has changed about the program and I support it fully. Arthur McGinnis Seafarer Arthur McGinnis has been a member of the SIU since 1951 and has shipped as bosun for the past 13 years. A native of Connecticut, Seafarer McGinnis, now ships out of the port of New Orleans. One of the most impressive things I saw during this program was how we are getting our membership ready for the new ships that are being built. Our training programs at Piney Point are the best thing we have done because it means that we will get the new ships which means the job security of all of us. I know I learned a great deal about the LASH barge carriers, the LNG's and LPG's, and the SL-7's. Another thing that hit home was the importance of having a voice in the halls of Con­ gress. If we don't make ourselves heard in Congress we will soon lose all of the things we fought so hard to obtain over the years. Lester Smith Seafarer Lester Smith has been ship­ ping as bosun since 1949. He joined the SIU in 1946 and now ships out of the port of Norfolk where he makes his home with his wife Loys. I have learned more about our Union in the last two months than I did in the 28 years I have been a member of the SIU. I used to wonder why we were involved in a school for seamen in Piney Point and why our money was being spent on it. But now that I have been there to see for myself, I under­ stand why this school is so important to the future of our Union and to our continued job security. This program has meant a great deal to me^because I have a better understanding now of what it's all about, and I think anyone who gets the chance should take advan­ tage of the many programs offered by our Union for education and training. Seafarers Log X'.Ji,' .^1 �Wflliam O'Connor Seafarer William O'Connor joined the SW in Norfolk in 1943 and now ships out of the port of Seattle where he lives with his wife Shirley. He has been sailing as bosun since 1949. I was very impressed with the train­ ing programs at Piney Point, especially the training of the young fellows who will be my replacement aboard ship when I retire. They will be the insurance of my pension and I know it will be in good hands because those young men are learning the history of our Union and the importance of keeping our Union strong. 1 was also impressed with the upgrading programs and ±e dedi­ cation of the teachers who work with young and old alike to make sure that all will be able to pass the Coast Guard examinations. This school, and pro­ grams like the recertification program —are the future of our Union. Lancelot Born in British Guiana, Seafarer Lancelot Rodrigues has been going to sea since 1945. He joined the SIU in 1964 and has been sailing as bosun since 1970. He lives with his wife Wallis and three children in Ponce, P.R., and sails out of San Juan. When I first read about this program I said to myself: "What can I leam that I haven't already learned aboard ship?" Let me tell you, I learned a lot about our Union and this industry that I never knew. While I was in Piney Point I was surprised at the quality of the training programs for the young men who are the future of the SIU, and who will keep Ais Union going when we are gone. Another surprise was during my trip to Washington and the Transportation Institute. It showed me where the real fight is to build ships and get cargo which means job security for our mem-* bership. This is where all of us can help through our support of SPAD. We have a hard fight ahead of us, so we must work together to keep our Union strong. Seafarers attending the Bosuns Recertification Program at Union Headquarters and Piney Point, and two Upgraders, got a first-hand look at the SlU's legisla­ tive operation during a one-day trip to Washington. Among their stops was the Capitol building where they saw the U.S. Congress at work. First row, from left, are Lundeburg School Vice President Mike Sacco, and Bosuns Manuel Landron, Jim Garner and Harold Weaver. Second row, from left, are Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown and Bosuns Raymond Ferreira, John Cisiecki, Albert Wrinquette and Verner Poulsen. Third row, from left, are Bosuns Bob Gillain, Ravaughn Johnson, James Thompson and Roberto Zaragaza. Fourth row, from left, are UpgraderE. C. Gardner, Bosun Robert Schwarz, Upgrader Oscar Johnson, and Bosuns Arthur McGinnis and Reidus Lambert. Reidus Lambert Seafarer Reidus Lambert has been a member of the SIU for 20 years and has shipped as bosun for the past five years. He now lives in Kenner, La. with his wife Jean, and ships out of the port of New Orleans. I have had an opportunity to spend time at Union Headquarters and at Piney Point, and believe me I have seen a lot that has opened my eyes. I know that I will be a better Union member when I go back aboard ship. One very important thing I learned is that SPAD ii the future of this Union. Everyone knows that big business is going to fight us every step of the way, and we are going.to have to fight like hell to protect, our jobs and to get more ships and more cargo. This can only be done through SPAD—and ihy isupport is 100 percent. Telling It Like It Is "Many of us hear—but how many of us really listen?" This was the ques­ tion posed by Seafarer Al Whitmef as he received his Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Certificate at the Headquarters membership meeting this month. Bosun Whitmer said: "If we listen we will understand our problems—and if SIU Bosuns m Washington we can understand the problems we can do something to solve them." Brother Whitmer made his remarks after reports on the Union's activities in Washington were read which de­ tailed the progress of the oil import quota bill and the SlU's efforts to block attacks on the Jones Act. Bosun's Recertification WoUawing are: the names and home ports of the 94 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SW Bosuns Recertification Program: Aljbed Edgar Andeipon, New York G^rgeAm^ tlawM Aikmtskiii, EIinerB Jiaun^Baud^ Norman Beaver^ Ne^ IMbunon ]|^MM:taiii^, Honston Ddvid Bi^er, Norfolk :' r Jan Beye, New Yoric Stanley Bojko, San Francisco Andrew Boney, Norfolk George Burch, New Orleans George Bnike, New Yfwk Walter Botterton, Norfolk Hufiuoii Butts, Houston RRhard ChrtstenberiyvSa^ V^Uiam^^C Fred Cooper, Mobile Chairtes Rkhard DandSle, Houston Julio De^do, New Yorik l^id IHcklnsqn, Mp^^ JamesBfaEpn, MobjOte Peter Drewes, Naw York joha Eddins, BaMmore Eugene Flowers, New York Donato Giangiordano, Philadelphia James Gorman, New Yoric Perry Greenwo^, Seattle Burt Hanback, New York Karl Hellman, Seattle Domdd Hicks, New Yorfr Raymond Hodges, Mobile Raymond W. Ho^es, Baltimore Elbert Ho^e, Baltimore Stephen Homka, New Yoric Calvain James, New York Stanley Jandora, New York ili? Sven Jansson, New York Morton Kemgood, Baltimore Perty Konis, New Yorik lAo Koa»,^fimore Reidus Lsucnbert, New OrieanS f Robert Lasim,;Pii)»tb Rfco;-'-v?:; m Raymond Layonie,Bjdtiniore ; Hans Lee, Seatfle JT^ob Levin, Biddmore Joseph Leyal, ndtedrtphig fGeorge Libby, New Orleans, Robert Macl»rt, Bal^ ~ < H»iis:Manninfc SeatBe Ardior McGhuns, New Orteaumr William Meehan. Norfolk Clji^ MQleiv Seattle Rdward Morris, Jr^ Mobile Ervin Moyd, Mobile Ys#i Niefeen, New York VQlliam fPConnor, Settle Frtid^p^ AJlNert 6rottimksr» San Francisco JafoesWiri^^ Wallace Perry, Jr., San Francisco Yieklto PoUaaen, NewOrleans tfonaild Prt^fy, New York Francisco James Pullfom, Tony Radich, New Orleans Ewing Rihn, New Orieans Wpif^ Alfonso Rivera, Puerto RicpL^; y ^ Lancelot Rodr^[u<^, Puerto ^R^ Ovidio Rodi%#^New Y^ Thomas Self, Baltimore Ffoyd Sells:, San Francisco Peter Sheldirake, Houston ' Lester Smith, Norfolk Sven Stockmarr, New Yoric Baniey Svrearingen^ Jiiclisrnil^ Frank Teti, New York Ward Wallace, JacksonviDe Richard Wardlaw, Houston Alan Whitmer, New York Malcolm Woods, San Francisco . Page? �fe i ^ I Boggs-Outstanding Citizen Headquarters Notes :¥ § S by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak § ::i SSftW?S?Sft^%W5S!!fSS!Sg5!SS!^^ SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN I want to stress again the importance of taking the time to make certain that all claim forms for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan are filled out completely and that all necessary receipts, bills, discharges or other documents are attached to the claim forms when they are sent to the SIU Welfare Plan for payment. The SIU Welfare Department makes every eflfort to get the claims pipcessed as quickly as possible, but many times the forms have to be returned to the member or his dependent because information is lacking. This creates a hardship which could be avoided if the member would take the time to make certain that his claim form is complete with all necessary information. Members should also leave a claim form with their dependent when they go to sea. The first page of the form should be filled out completely and signed by the member. Discharges showing that the basic seatime requirement has been fulfilled should also be left at home. By taking this precaution, our members will not have to worry should their wives or children need medical care while they are at sea. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation this month of 12 more bosuns from the Bosuns Recertification Program, we now have 94 bosuns who have completed the two-month training and upgrading program, and I want to congratulate our latest graduates on their efforts to make themselves more effective aboard ship. These brothers — and all of our members who have completed the program — have a better understanding of this Union, the industry and the problems we must tackle to insure our continued job security. Bosun A1 Whitmer said it all at the membership meeting in New York this month when he conunented: "A lot of us hear the reports read at mem­ bership meetings and hear the reports from our officials at payoffs — but how many of us really listen?" That's the key: listening and understanding. Because if we really listen and try to understand what our problems are, then we will be able to tackle those problems and solve them. Our recertified bosuns, together with our "A" Seniority upgraders are making a valuable contribution to bringing our membership a better under­ standing of the problems confronting this Union. They have had the oppor­ tunity to see first-hand every operation of the SIU — at Headquarters, in Washington and at our training center in Piney Point. They asked questions, and they listened. These bosuns will now be more effective representatives of our Union both at sea and ashore. I want to congratulate these brothers on their participation in this program and their concern for the continued job security of this membership — Andy Boney, Ernie Bryan, Pete Drewes, John Eddins, Reidus Lambert, Art McGinnis, Bill O'Connor, Lancelot Rodrigues, Floyd Selix, Barney Swearingen, Lester Smith and "Honest Al" Whitmer. "A" SENIORITY UPGRADING Five more of our members completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program this month and I would like to congratulate Jon Humason, Arthur Lehmann, Phillip Painter, Pierangelo Poletti and Bert Reamey. It is important that we encourage more of our members to participate in this program because fhe strength and future of this Union rests on the shoulders of our full "A" seniority members. We have today in this Union about one and one-half jobs for every full book member, and the number of members who are leaving the industry, because of death or retirement, exceeds the number of members who are achieving full "A" seniority through our upgrading program. TRAINING AND UPGRADING One of the most Impoitant keys to the success of this Union in securing new ships and new companies — deep sea, on the Lakes and in the rivers — has been the success of our training programs in Piney Point. Training and upgrading to meet the challenges of advancing technology in the maritime industry is the key to the future of this Union and the job security of our membership. We have been successful — more than any other Union — in getting new ships and more job opportunities. We have been successful in this effort because we have shown that we can provide trained and highly-qualified crews for the new ships, tugs and towboats of our growing American-flag fleet. The QMED training, while it is by no means the only important upgrading program at the Harry Lundeberg School, has proven valuable in providing qualified men for the SL-7's, VLCC's, LNG's, LASH and OBO carriers which represent the continued job security and pension security of this membership. Page 8 The Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO this year presented its 12th annual Out­ standing Citizen Award to Congresswoman Lindy Boggs (second from right) who is the wife of the late Rep. Hale Boggs of Louisiana. SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams, also president of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO is standing left, along with Mrs. C. J. Stephens, wife of N.O. Port Agent Buck Stephens, and Pat Stoddard, president emeritus of the New Orleans organization. SIU Scholarship Grants Continued from Page 3 lenge to me to keep up-to-date, through reading and concentration, on new l^al issues. This will keep my mind active, because I have discovered that the mind will quickly grow stale if allowed." Actively involved in her .school'.s ex­ tracurricular programs, Janice belonged to the French Club, the Math Club and the Poetry and Drama Club. She also worked on the school newspaper and was co-editor of the 1974 school yearbook. Janice was written up for two consec­ utive years in "Who's Who Among American Students," and was awarded membership in the Society of Outstand­ ing American High School Students, and the National Honor Society. Cullowhee High School Principal Charles Stallings writes, "Janice is an excellent student in every way. Her high academic grades and participation in many of the school's extracurricular ac­ tivities are an indication of her value and worth as a student and school citi­ zen. She is a human being who will make contributions to society as long as she lives." Her father, the late Seafarer Samuel Parker, died from injuries sustained in a shipboard accident in Okinawa in June of 1972. Brother Parker sailed as electrician, and was a member of the SIU for 2^years prior to his death. ^' Medicine and Marine Biology Identical twin sisters. Pearl and Judy Yao, graduated from George Washing­ ton High School in San Francisco last December, both being in the top 20 students of 220 graduates. As v/ell as being identical twins, the two are also very close friends. They are planning to attend the same college, the Univenlty of California at San Diego; however Judy will study marine biology and Pearl, has chosen a career in medicine, Judy believes that "education leads to success" and that a college education "will enable me to achieve my personal goals in life." Judy has a great respect and concern for nature, and feels that as a marine biologist she will be able to "help solve some of the problems we face, such as pollution and over population." After completing her undergraduate work, Judy plans to attend Scripps In­ stitute of Oceanography in Claremont, Calif, to finish her education. Like her sister. Pearl values educa­ tion very highly, and recalls that "I've always dreamt of going to college ever since I was a little girl." Pearl chose a medical career simply because "I want to help people, and the best way I know of doing this is by be­ coming a doctor." Both girls were very active in their school's extracurricular programs, par­ ticipating in the Drama Club, th6 Girls Athletic Association and other Clubs and Committees. Their Principal, Saul Madges, writes that the girls "are more than worthy re­ cipients of a scholarship award, and they will bring credit to your organiza­ tion and the school which they will attend." The girls' father. Seafarer Fang Wing Yao, has been a member of the SIU since 1955. Bom in Shanghai, China, the veteran Seafarer sails in the engine department with an FOWT rating. The SIU extends congratulations and sincere good wishes to the five scholar­ ship winners in their college careers. Marine Firemen's President Retires \ Harry Jorgensen, president of the Marine Firemen's Union,and a vice pres­ ident of the SIUNA, retired last month because of ill health. According to the Marine Firemen's Union, Jorgensen's health had been de­ teriorating over a period of time, and made it difficult for him "to put in the amount of time required as President of the Union." Henry "Whitey" Disley, vice presi­ dent of the union's Pacific District affi­ liate was named acting president until a special election to fill the vacancy is held. Disley has also been designated to fill the position of vice president in the SIUNA. Nominations for the office of presi­ dent took place last month at union meetings, and the election was sched­ uled to take place sometime this month. Seafarers Log �Two More Seafarers Achieve Educational Goals ITie educational programs of the SIU are aimed, not only at advancing the professional skills of Seafarers, but also toward providing them wtih academic opportunities that had been denied them. This month, two more Seafarers achieved their educational goals. Able Seaman Paul Rittiner, Jr., who has been sailing with the SIU since 1965, was accepted by the Union . College Scholarship Committee for a four-year grant worth $10,000, and Seafarer Wil­ liam Bellinger became the 19th SIU member to achieve a high school diploma through the Union's academic enrichment program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. (For the story on Seafarer Rettiner and the SIU College Scholarship awards, see page 3.) •'V 'yjL- H' J. ' ' Seafarer Bellinger Seafarer Bill Bellinger's career re­ minds one of the old nursery rhyme— "... a butcher a baker a candlestick maker .. .". During his lifetime he has been employed as a construction worker, a truck driver, bus driver, cab driver, short order cook, police ofiScer and served with the military during two wars. Recently, the 51-year old SIU mem­ ber took on yet another role—GED student at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Seafarer Rittiner Bellinger said he "formally finished the 8th grade, but actually started to quit in the fifth grade." By the 6th and 7th grade he had declared himself a non-student and teachers were just passing him on to get "rid" of him. "In the past, there have been many, many cases when having the high school diploma would have helped me con­ siderably and not having it hindered me considerably," commented the Houston, Tex. resident. "It was difficult," he continued. "I felt comfortable in some content areas, and uncomfortable in others—particu­ larly in mathematics—I'm completely bafBed by it." "But, I picked up quite a bit, par­ ticularly in English-Grammar," said Bellinger. "I can read writing, but in High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Nineteen Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office In any port and you will be given a GED PieTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literature; Social Studies, Science I I I 1 I I I I I and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to yoiu- home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you wiU receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements 'for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in folL the past have not been able to write reading." "I have a desire to write," he said. "I could never write, though, without having learned what I've learned here about punctuation, clarification, sen­ tence structure and paragraphing." Bellinger has been sailing with the SIU since 1967 and is currently ship­ ping as chief cook or baker. He's no stranger to Piney Point, either. In Oc­ tober 1972 he dame to HLS for his Lifeboat ticket, and in March of this year he came back for seniority up­ grading and received his full 'A' book last month. "I would encourage other Seafarers to get their high school diplomas," said Bellinger. "Because they're going to find a high school education is almost a must—and becoming more and more so every day." By B. Rocker Pending Bills Action is still pending on three bills which have major importance to Sea­ farers. Progress has been reported and content discussed at length over the last several months on the following: • Energy Transportation Security Act: H.R. 8193, a bill to guarantee a minimum of oil imports for our U.S.-flag ships, has been reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and is awaiting a rule from the House Rules Committee. The rule sets the time limit for general debate and governs the amending process—including "closed rule," which means no amendments are allowed, or "open rule," which permits amendments from the floor. In some cases, only members of the committee reporting the bill can add amendments. SIU has urged passage of H.R. 8193 in the interest of the maritime indus­ try, the national economy, and national security. • Pension Plan Regulation: A conference committee has been appointed (members from the House and the Senate), but because Congress has been in recess, members have been away, visiting their districts and meeting with constituents. In their absence, their staff members have worked together on H.R. 2, and H.R. 4200 to achieve a compromise bill to regulate pension plans and protect workers' pension rights. • Select Committee on Committees: The proposal to reorganize the House committee structure, H.R. 988, is scheduled to go before the Democratic caucus. SIU has strongly opposed H.R. 988, because, among its deficiencies, the resolution would weaken the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Minimiim Wage On Apr. 8, the President signed into law new amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act which will raise the minimum wage to $2 an hour, effective May 1 and increasing to $2.30 by 1976. Coverage will now be extended to five million workers who previously did not come under minimum wage—^federal, state and local government em­ ployees and domestics. More than 1.6 million federal employees and nearly 3.4 million state and local government workers will now be protected. And for the first time, firemen and policemen will be paid overtime after 60 hours. The increase is the first in six years. The Consumer Price Index shows that in that time, the cost of living has increased 39 percent. The House Education and Labor Committee said in its report of the bill that under the existing minimum wage of $1.60, an employee working 40 hours a week for 50 weeks would gross $3,200 or $1,000 below the figure defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as "poverty level." Mr. Nixon had vetoed a bill in September which would have raised the minimum to $2.20, because he felt it would be inflationary. However, he be­ lieves the increase is "now a matter of justice that can no longer be fairly delayed." I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information j on the Ltmdeberg High School Program. .Book No.. Name— f' •;! Address. Last grade completed (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended— I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I May 1974 Seafarers are ui^ed to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. • \• Pages �ipw" Lyman ^ '-ii Houston Committee Third Cook Mohammed Hussien, far left, stands in with the ship's committee for a photo aboard the containership Houston at a recent payoff at the SeaLand docks in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Committee members are from the left: Julio Figueroa, steward delegate; John Barcroft, deck delegate; Stanley Zielewski, educational director: Frank Rodriguez, ship's chairman, and Thomas Williams, secretary-reporter. The 504-foot containership runs coastwise. The SlU-manned freightship Lyman Hall paid off on Apr. 8 In Port Newark, N.J. The Lyman Hall was purchased a year ago by Waterman from Pacific Far East Lines. She took on her first SlU crew la.st July. Committee members, from the left, are: Rosco Rainwater, steward delegate: Ed Wallace, ship's chairman; Felix Diaz, educational director, and Jim Martin, secretary-reporter. The Lyman Hall is on the Far East run. Charleston Committee Elizabethport Committee Recertified Bosun Vagn Teddy Nielsen is on his first ship, the Elizabethport, since recently completing the SlU's two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The Sea-Land operated containership paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Apr. 28. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: Nielsen, ship's chairman: N. W. Jorgensen, engine delegate; J. Morales, educational director; George W. Gibbons, secretary-reporter; Bill Sierr, steward delegate; and T. Williams, deck delegate. Usual run for the Elizabethport is the Mediterranean. ;. >• The 497-foot Jong containership. Char/esfbn, operated by Sea-Land, paid off late last month after completion of a coastwise run. Committee members are, standing left; l^uis Cepeda, educational director, and Bob Hutchins, secre­ tary-reporter. Standing right is Victor Silva, steward delegate; and seated clockwise from the left, are: Tom Wolfe, deck delegate; John McCollum, ship's chairman; crewmember William Smith, and John Tobin, engine delegate Transidaho Committee San Juan Committee ••'A,.' m- • After completion of a Mediterranean voyage, the SlU-contracted containership San Juan paid off at Port Elizabeth on Mar. 18. Her ship's committee members are, from the left: S. Piatak, secretary-reporter; H. Murranka, ship's chairman; L. Nieves, engine delegate, and Y, Swartz, deck delegate. Brothers Piatak and Swartz were incorrectly identified in the April LOG. Page 10 Recertified Bosun Elbert Hogge, a member of the September class of the Bosun Recertification Program, is now serving as ship's chairman on the committee of the Transidaho. Other committee members, from the left, are: Dimas Mendoza, deck delegate; Juan Ruiz, steward delegate, and Abraham Aragones, secretary-reporter. The Transidaho, operated by Hudson Water­ ways paid off late last month in the port of New York. She is on a coastwise run.' Seafarers Log �aBR5ng?«mmKiPrr-:^j^^^ " an, the Sugar Islander Delivers Her Cargo The 28,000 dwt bulk carrier Su­ gar Islander (Pyramid Sugar Trans­ port, lnc.)» one of the lai^est of her type ever buflt m a U.S. shipyard, stopped off at the port of Kawasaki, Japan recently to discharge cargo. The SlU-contracted Sugar Islander spent two days In port nnloadlng over 24,000 tons of gram. The 641-foot long vessel's normal run Is to the Far East. She usually picks up grain on the U.S. Gulf Coast, discharges It m Far East ports, and then picks up sugar In the Hawai­ ian Islands before returning to the Gulf or West Coast. The ship was hullt by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction. She was dedicated on Aug. 24,1973, and has a speed of 15.75 knots. The ves­ sel has six cargo holds with a capacity of 1,195,986 cubic feet. She Is under long term charter to the California and Hawaiian Sngar Co. for the ^ j-k" The Sugar Islander in port at Kawasaki, Japan where she recently spent two days unloading over 24.00Q long tons of grain carried from New Orleans. The 28.000-dwt bulk carrier is one of the largest of her type ever built in theU.S. Four Seafarers on board enjoy a hot meal in the ship's modern crew's mess. From left are; Bosun. William Parker, AB Dewey Penton, AB Percy Kennedy and QMED Robert Vance. Know Your Rigiits St,';:. transport of raw sugar from Hawaii to the mainland. One of the many modem features aboard the Sugar Islander Is the galley, which has three ovens (one of which Is a combination microwaveconventional), a push-button potato peeling machine, a meat slicing ma­ chine, ice cube machine and other equipment which makes the steward's job easier. The galley also has cafe­ teria-style serving which Includes hot steam tables. On this recent run to the Far East the ship also discharged cargo at Kobe before arriving m the Philip­ pines, where It loaded 27,000 long tons of bulk sugar for deposit at the C & H Refinery In Crockett, Calif. The vessel arrived back m New Or­ leans m late April to load up a full cargo of soybean, and It was sched­ uled to head back for the Far East earlier this monfli. Wiper William Feyer enjoys a cup of coffee in the Sugar Islander's cafeteriastyle galley. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officef or member. Tt has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out"this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and reconunendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findinp. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various triist fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquartersof the various trust funds. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whicb the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the\stoowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: . Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship; Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. May 1974 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement' of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntap'. No contribution may be solicited of received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or .of employment., If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the ahove rights have heen violated, or that he has heen denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU Pfesident Paul Hall at headquartersJby certifib.' mail, return receipt requested. • Page 11 �/• ri J K-' i' , •*5 Oil Import Bill Passed by House of Representatives Continued from Page 2 oil industry impoets.their petroleum on Houss. Merchant Marine aed Bisherws- ..ships Suing the Liberiar..flag42.pc^?ent of the time; some eight percent is car­ Committee, in his speech on the floor ried on U.S.-flags mostly from Carib­ during the debate, urged "my col­ bean countries and a variety of foreign leagues on both sides of the aisle" to ships carry the balance." support passage of the bill in the inter­ Representative Grover lashed at the est of national security and as a "corol­ so-called effective controlled fleet lary to project independence." He which he said cannot be relied upon. He pointed to the increasing seapower of said "it is appalling that the State De­ the Soviet Union and the fact that "vir­ partment and even the Department of tually all petroleum imported from the Defense continue to pay lip service to Middle East moves on ships which owe the discredited effective-control no allegiance to the United States." theory." The New York Republican said that "according to their own lobbyist, the Many other Congressmen, from both political parties, rose to speak in sup­ port of H.R. 8193. Congressman Frank Clark of (D.Pa.), chairman of the Merchant Marine Committee, and a staunch advocate of the legislation, noted that "the real op­ Members are advised that there ponents of this vital legislation are the have been problems concerning multinational oil companies." Congress­ launch service to and from vessels man Clark said that the committee's ac­ in transit through the Panama tion on the Energy Transportation Secu­ Canal. The Panama Canal Au­ rity Act was the first step in Congress' thority which operates the launch goal of "formulating an energy policy service has advised that there will tliat is not dominated by the oil com­ panies." he no guarantee of transportation Congressman Joel Pritchard, a (R.either to or from the ship. Wash.), added that "we can no longer The SIU is looking into the mat­ afford to leave U.S. oil policy at the ter and will report the progress of discretion of the oil companies." its investigation in the LOG. In the Anothef member of the Merchant meantime, memhere are advised Marine Committee, Congressman Peter not to rely on launch service while Kyros said it is doubtful "if the 1970 their ships are in the Canal zone Act would ever be successful as long as area. the multinational oil companies control the transportation of the vast prepon- Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce derance of these oil imports." ^ CojjirpiUre', ^haire<l,tj^^^en. Congressman Thomas Djuiinvng Long (D.-La.), are expected to take Va.), a long time supporter of a strong place within the next few weeks. Many U.S. merchant marine, also spoke in supporters, including SIU President support of the Energy Transportation Paul Hall, will testify at the Committee Security Act. "There is no question" he hearings. said "that the proposed legislation is needed and ne^ed now." He added, "the bill would provide many additional jobs for American workers that would otherwise be lost to foreign labor." Robert Leggett (R.-Calif.), stated that the legislation, by requiring the in­ creased use of U.S.-flag vessels, will re­ An arbitration session was held sult in "a larger portion of the tankers last month to determine whether the operating near our shore to come under Military Sealift Command is required American environmental regulations re­ to reimburse steamship companies garding release of polluting oil into the for payment of Vietnam war bonuses water." after the date of July 1,1973. A final Another supporter of a strong U.S. decision is still pending. merchant marine and a sponsor of the The MSC's position is that mer­ Energy Transportation Security Act, Jo­ chant seamen no longer had the legal seph Addabbo (D.-N.Y.), stated that right to war bonuses with termination by the passage of H.R. 8193, "the na­ of the Selective Service Act on July tion's consumers will save at least a 1, stating that these payments are penny per gallon on imported oil while only awarded "during an induction we at the same time provide thousands period." of jobs for American workers." However, many steamship com­ Many other Congressmen, from all panies, at great cost, continued the sections of the nation, rose to speak in payments without reimbursement favor of the legislation, including Con­ and now stand to lose these monies. gressman John Murphy of New York, The American Maritime Associ­ Joe Waggonner of Louisiana, Fred ation will represent the majority of Rooney of Pennsylvania, Lawrence HoSlU-contracted companies in this gan of Maryland, Bob Eckhardt of matter. Final decision on the arbitra­ Texas, Teno Roncalio of Wyoming, and tion will be published in an upcom­ William Ketchum of California. ing issue of the LOG. Hearings before the Merchant Marine 5 Percent Wage Boost On Board Delta Mar Panama Canal Launch Service Continued from Page 2 premium wages. Oilers and firemenwatertenders get a $29.18 increase and 25 cents an hour for premium overtime. Wipers get $27.11 and 24 cents an hour in premium wages. Tanker QMED's get an increase of $45.09 and 39 cents in premium over­ time. Chief pumpmen get $41.25 and 36 cents in premium overtime. Oilers and firemen-watertenders will receive $29.53 extra a month and 26 cents extra an hour in premium overtime. Wipers get $27.11 more a month and 24 cents an hour in premium pay. • In the steward department, freightship chief stewards will receive $38.33 more a month and 33 cents more an hour in premium overtime. Cooks and bakers get $33.21 more and 29 cents an hoiu- in overtime pay. Messmen will re­ ceive an increase of $22.63 a month and 20 cents more an hour in premium overtime. Tanker steward-cooks wiUf et $41.80 a month extra and 36 cenfs an horn: extra in overtime premium pay. Cooks and bakers will receive $34.63 a month and 29 cents extra an hour in overtime pay. Messmen will get $22.63 more a month and 20 cents an hour in prem­ ium overtime pay. Bosuns, Chief Electricians and Chief Stewards on SL-7, SL-18 and LASH ships who receive higher monthly base salaries than men with these ratings on other freightships, will receive the same pay increase. However their increase in overtime premium pay will be slightly higher. War Bonus Arbitration Wiper Jacob Oterba, (center) and Bosun Joe Collins (right) bring their books up-to-date with New Orleans Patrolman Jimmy Martin when their ship, the Delia Mar, first LASH containership-barge carrier built in the United States, paid off in the Guif port recently. Brothers Oterba and Collins were incorrectly identified in the April LOG. In Iberville's Galley SCHEDULE Port I • ' J". Three members of the Iberville's steward department at work in the ship's galley during visit in Port of New Orleans. Third cook John R. Holiday (left) and Cook and Baker Eddy A. Bowers (center) look on as Chief Steward Harvey M. Lee prepares food. Brothers Bowers and Lee were incorrectly identified In the April issue of the LOG. Page 12 Date New York ... ..June 3... Philadelphia. . . .June 4... Baltimore ... ..June 5... Norfolk ..... ..June 6... Detroit ..June 7... June 10... Houston ..... . .June 10.., New Orleans . ..June 11... Mobile ...... ..June 12... San Francisco ..June 13... Columbus ... ..June 15. .. Chicago ..June 11... Port Arthur . ..June 11... Buffalo 12... St. Louis . ... :.June 13... Cleveland ... ..June 13... Jersey City . . . 10... Deep Sea IBU 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. — 2:30p.m. «• • ' UIW 5:00 p.m. ....,.. . 7:00 p.m. ......... 5:00 p.m. .... .... 7:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p;m. \ ... .... 7:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. .. .\ .... '7:00 p.m. , ...., , , , , '• •• 5:00 p.m. .... 2:30p.m. .... .... 5:00 p.m .... 7:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. .... .... 5:00 p.m 2:30p.m. .... .... 5:00 p.m. ....' 2:30p.m. — .... . .. .1:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. .... — .... 5:00 p.m — ••• • « • • • .... 5:00 p.m • • • •, — .... 5:00 p.m. ..,. • • '• • *. m • I • • •d" • . • 1 • • — »• Seafarers Log �T HE OVERSEAS ARCTIC ar­ '"C"'- , '.' . - > '• 'S?"-'tv ' "t"' ' - • ' Able-seaman Howard Knox stretches a guy as the 65,000ton tanker lies at the Stapleton anchorage off Staten island. rived at the port of New York this month after a voyage to Nigeria. The 65,000-ton tanker anchored off Stapleton, Staten Island while she waited for clearance to move into her dock to discharge cargo. While she was at anchorage, the crew held a good shipboard meeting and dis­ cussed many of the critical issues be­ ing debated in Washington which af­ fect their job security—including the ''oil import quota" bill and the con­ tinuing attacks on the Jones Act. Participation in SPAD was very good because, as Able-seaman Rich­ ard Bradford said: "I donate to SPAD because I have a job and I want to make sure that I will con­ tinue to have a job in this industry. I look at SPAD as an investment in my future." The Overseas Arctic is now on a run to the Mediterranean. Recerti­ fied Bosun Luther Pate said: "We have a good crew aboard, and the young fellows from the Harry Lundeberg School are doing an outstand­ Chief Pumpman John O'Rawe checks oil levels in the tanks ing job." as the Overseas Arcf/c makes ready to discharge. 'I Mfiliiiij *••• iljiiii.. iS iiSS ir V'r li :r 'li/i Stores come aboard the Overseas Arctic as the ship lies at anchor off Staten Island in the New York harbor waiting to discharge her cargo of crude oil after a trip from Nigeria. Seafarer William Niel, who sails as baker, mixes baiter for one of his culinary specialties. Brother Niel is a veteran Seafarer and a long-time member of the SlU. Bosun Luther Pate is a strong supporter of SPAD and he invests in his future by investing in SPAD at nearly every payoff. Seafarer Pate, who has been a member of the SlU for 28 years said: "SPAD is job security. We have to have strong representation in Washington. We have to all get behind SPAD because -by being united we can keep duj security. Lundeberg School graduates Cheyenne Morris, left, and Daniel Dellosa are both sailing as ordinary seamen—and received praise from their shipmates for their enthusiasm over their wdrk and their willingness to learn. Both of the young Seafarers invested in their future by investing in SPAD at the payoff. Page 13 May 1974 �Seafarer Perry Sees Gold ASHORE LSfc'. •' New Orleans SlU-contracted Delta Line marked its 55th birthday recently. The firm's name, which originally was Mississippi Shipping Co., was changed to the Delta Steamship Co. in 1962. San Anfonio, Tex. One of the main speakers recently at the Unity Dinner of the National Mari­ time Council's Central Region Action Group here was O. William Moody, administrator, AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Moody related how labor views the American merchant marine and its future, He urged importers and exporters to increase their use of Americanflag vessels. Stressing the importance of global trade, the unity dinners have been held in cities throughout the United States. They show American shippers how labor, management and government are united in an effort to develop a strong, com­ petitive, modem, American-built, privately owned and operated U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. I i' New York The port of New York leads the list of busy ports in 1973 with 9,093 ships calling. Two other busy ports were Philadelphia with 5,128 ships calling and Los Angeles with 5,019 ships. For the California port, a jump of 301 ships over the 1972 figure was reported. Boston Chief pumpman Thomas O'Connor of this port remained in a cpma late last month in the U.S. Public Health Service hospital here following surgery to remove a blood clot. That operation was performed in the Massachusetts Gen­ eral Hospital. Also in the PHS hospital convalescing ^ter an operation for ulcers is Sea­ farer Augustus "Roger" Hickey. St. Louis "I'm still alive and kicking," says Port Agent Leroy Jones back on the job late last month after recovering from injuries sustained Nov. 16 when a car crashed through the front window of the Union hall here. "I'm getting stronger every day," he noted while using a cane to get about the hall. Brother Jones said his doctor in the hospital laid his recovery on his fine physical condition." He spent two months in the hospital recovering from severe internal injuries. Jones summed it up with, "I'm coming along fine. I'm just a lucky country boy." Also hurt in the crash were Mrs. Ronald Hicks and Union members Ronald Hicks and Max Shinault. All are all right except for Hicks who is still recovering up in Illinois. * * * Former SIU representative in Paducah, Ky. and Chicago, Frank "Scotty" Aubusson, has been assigned here as an IBU represeintative. • * • The UlW-manned Delta Queen sailing out of New Orleans made her first stop of the new season here on April 25. Seafarer Wallace Perry shows his federal claim permit to Joseph-Leyal while they were both attending the Bosuns Recertification Program this year. Back in the 1880's gold was discov­ pan," he said, "I picked up a lot of ered in Washington Creek in northern books on the subject and I talked to California—and the rush was on. To­ many old-timers in the area. I learned day, nearly 100 years later, there are a lot I didn't know about gold mining." still those hardy optimists who pan in Although he only worked his claim the creek and dig in the soil hoping to for two months since he got his permit. hit the "mother lode." Seafarer Perry has already dug a tunnel Among those who live in tents and 14 feet into an outcropping of gravel. make-shift huts along the banks of "The tiinnel is drifting into hard Washington Creek a; they patiently rock," he said, "arid what I'm looking search for riches is Seafarer Wallace for-is a mother lode in the bed rock Perry who recently completed the SIU's under the outcropping." He said he also Bosuns Recertification Program. expects to find a "placer pocket" which Seafarer Perry is no newcomer to is a pocket of gold which has settled as panning and digging for gold. Before •sediment in the bottom of a water-cov­ he got his present federal claim permit ered hole in the gravel bottom. in July 1973, he had already prospected "The only thing you have to do to for five years in various areas of Cali­ keep your claim is to show that yOu fornia and had also prospected in worked your mine every year," he ex­ Alaska in the 1950's. plained. The land, which is in Nevada Seafarer Perry's federal permit — County, Calif., is regulated by two fed­ which cost him $10—gives him the tight eral agencies—the Forestry Department to prospect on a 20 acre tract along the and the Bureau of Land Management. creek. There's another 20 acres next to Seafarer Perry, who has been a mem­ his claim and he plans to get a permit ber of the SIU for 21 years and ships fortius land, too. out of the port of San Francisco, says "While I was in Alaska," he said, "I that he plans to sail for seven to eight used to follow the hydraulic dredges and months each year and work his mine pan the gravel pilings left behind by the the rest of the time. dredge." He did all right, he said, but "I've barely made expenses so far by when he went to California to try his panning the creek," he said. "But who luck he did some homework first. knows, maybe this year I'll hit that "Before I got my sluice box and gold mother lode." Long Beach, Calif. Sea-Land Service, Inc.- completed construction of a sixth new cran&at this port and brought to a close its two-year program of building new cranes and modifying existing ones at docks where the new SL-7 containerships are expected to call. Entrance to the tunnel being dug by Seafarer Perry in his search for a mother lode of gold in bedrock under the gravel outcropping. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-l^g vessels ; remains in this country, making a very snhstantiai contribution to the national I balance of payments and to the nation's Economy. • UseU.S.-f 7; IT, the AmMI^shipper; and Amerka. •• y Page 14 �Movie The Seafarers^ —Direcfecf by Kubrick Although many Union members have seen the SlU-produced motion picture The Seafarers at Union halls through­ out the country and at the Harry Lundeberg School, few have noticed the open­ ing credits which state that the film was photographed and directed by Stanley Kubrick, now internationally known for his direction of such important movies as 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clock­ work Orange, Dr. Strangelove, Lolita, Spartacus, and Paths of Glory. In 1953, Kubrick had displayed con­ siderable talent in the documentary film field. When the SIU, through the LOG, decided to make a motion picture which told the proud story of the Union, young Stanley Kubrick was given the job. Recently, the Motion Picture Divi­ sion of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C, requested a print of The Seafarers so that it could be added to their permanent collection of impor­ tant films. There, it will be available for viewing by the general public. Written by Will Chasan and narrated by newscaster Don Hollenbeck, The Seafarers tells the story of the day-to­ day operations of the SIU in very hu­ man terms. The film outlines the Union's pension and welfare plans, ma­ ternity benefits, scholarship fund, edu­ cational programs, LOG activities, and the operations of Headquarters. In addition, the theory and practice of the SIU hiring hall are depicted, with particular stress on the importance of the hiring hall concept to Seafarers. • The movie is not merely a presenta­ tion of facts and statistics about the SIU. It tells the story of our members in very personal, human terms. An SIU representative is shown making his weekly visit to hospitalized Seafarers, paying them their cash benefits, filling personal requests, and exchanging scut­ tlebutt with hospitalized brothers. Members are seen relaxing and so­ cializing at headquarters, examining works of art creat^ by Seafarers, and throwing in for jobs. The film is not content to stay ashore; the camera goes on board ship to cover a payoff and to show the process of ironing out griev­ ances. Kubrick, a landlubber himself, glorifies the labor of the Seafarers in strikingly beautiful compositions set against the sea and sky. Most SIU members appreciate the democratic nature of the Union, but this film is a good introduction to that aspect of the organization for men just com­ ing into the industry, and for the general public as well. The secret ballot for Union elections, the majority rule con­ cept used at meetings, and Ae right of every member to nominate himself for office are explained in detail. The film ends with a Seafarer pre­ paring to make way for a voyage to a foreign port. As he mounts the gang­ way, the narrator sums up the story of the SIU and the seaman's way of life. "Any man," he says, "no matter how independent, is a member of a family, a community ... a crew." He stresses that cooperation and unity have brought all of the gains that the SIU has achieved throughout the years. So, although the film is an historical account and does not show the recent progress of the SIU since 1953, the basic strategy of the Union is stressed: Strength in Unity. Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. in addition, many Seafarers have not teen able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports., A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. Transhawaii Committee I AT SEA SS Walter Rice In a letter to the ship's engine department delegate. Seafarer Nathan Adams, Chief Engineer Jefferson P. Shobe and First Engineer Gay C. Glover expressed their appreciation to the SIU members in the black gang "... for the outstand­ ing job" the engine department did on a voyage in the Gulf to Corpus Christi, Tex., late in March. Especially cited in the letter by name were: Firemen-watertenders Nathan Adams, Bernard R. Hireen and Guadalupe Banda; Oilers Melvin C. Eickmeier, Edwin D. Imhoff and Waller S. Murphy; Wiper Trinidad Garcia, Jr. and Deck Engineer George E. Connell. "In addition to maintaining alert engine room watches, you have contributed greatly to our routine maintenance, repairs and quadra-annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection," the letter said. The top engineers concluded with: "We extend our personal thanks to each man and hope that you will all be able to make the next trip with us." 55 Delta Norte This vessel and the Delta Sud (Delta Line) are taking part in a U.S. Gov­ ernment research project by collecting marine data from the world's oceans. The Cooperative Expendable Bathythermograph Program was first carried out in mid-1970 on the Delta Argentina and the Delta Brazil for the National Marine Fisheries -Service and MARAD. Midshipmen of the Kings Point Maritime Academy, L.I., N.Y., aboard these SlU-contracted ships with the bathythermograph probe, take underwater tem­ perature readings. The readings pinpoint seasonal and year-to-year temperature variations in the Yucatan and Florida Straits, Antilles, Equatorial and Guiana Currents. With this valuable information, the National Oceanographic Data Center makes up nautical charts, showing the temperature and sal,t cjontent of the cur­ rents, so important to mariners and meterologists in their work.' "" ^ USNS Maumee Messmari Charles Thrope was left in hospital in Wellington, N.Z., following scald bums in shipboard mishap recently. The Meteor Now a museum ship, the Meteor, last surviving vessel of a 44 whaleback tanker fleet built in the twin Great Lakes ports of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wise, during the 1880s-1890s, was presented to the city of Superior recently by her owner after 74 years of service. Restored to its original condition, the ship was visited by 20,000 persons during the first few weeks of exhibition at her mooring on Barkers Island. 55 Citrus Packer Departed Union Brother Browning S. Wilamoski, 67, formerly on the SS Alex Siephans (Waterman Steamship), was buried at sea after midday on Sunday, April 14, in the Bay of Bengal. Seafarer Wilamoski died Mar. 13 in the port of Calcutta, India. Prior to the sea burial. Father D. Souz of the Stella Maris R.C. Church of Calcutta said a funeral service aboard ship Apr. 12 in the harbor. At sea, ship's Capt. Emmanuel Patronas read prayers written by the priest for our departed brother with the officers and crew assembled. The SIU crew, the master, captain and crew of the Alex Stephans, repre­ sentatives of Waterman Steamship Co. and Angus Co. Ltd., presented wreaths of flowers at the ceremony. The ship's committee of Bosun William C. Jordan, Secretary-Reporter John C. Reed and Deck Delegate J. Milage Skinner handled funeral arrangements. 55 Transpanama A collection of $205 was taken up for Able Seaman Hobart R. Kirkwood of this ship who died of a heart attack on the morning of Apr. 2 while the vessel was docking at Baton Rouge, La. The money was sent to his survivors, his mother and three children in Jack­ sonville, Fla. The SlU-contracted containership Transhawaii, operated by Seatrain, paid off recently in Weehawken, N.J. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: E. Rodriguez, deck delegate; H. C. McCurdy, secretary-reporter; Victor Carbone, ship's chairman; D. Rios, steward delegate, and W. Cachola, engine delegate. The Transhawaii is on a coastwise run. May 1974 55 Delta Sud In a letter of congratulation to the crew of the SlU-contracted Delta Sud, ship's Capt. John D. Kourian wrote recently "... I would like to take this oppor­ tunity ... to thank all of the personnel for a job well done. "Those involved in the operation and maintenance of the cargo cranes de­ serve special praise, for it is their effort that has made the LASH concept a successful operation . . . The important fact is that we have all kept the vessel moving when it was required, and under all conditions ... It was you that made it possible, and you can well be proud of your achievement. "Management, as well as union leadership, can make many claims for their contribution to the success of LASH—and justly so, but they are not in the arena . . . The final test is in the' arena. The credit belongs to the men in the arena... You are the men in the arena. "Many thanks for your fine efforts." Ship's Chief Steward Michael J. I)unn, the vessel's secretary-reporter, on reading the commendation replied ". . . We are very proud to be members of this crew." Page 15 �isBrotherhood of the Sea: f!i "Rsmw Members of the Gallon Club; SlU Blood Bank Serves i SIU Blood Bank Honor Roll Membors and FgiTiii'ies Listed below are members of the Gallon Qub — members who have donated a g^on or more of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. The understanding and unselfishness of these members — and all SIU members who have donated to the Blood Bank are maldng it possible to insure that blood wiU be available to all of our members and their dependents in time of need. Their partidpation in the SIU Blood Bank is in the best tradition of the "Brother­ hood of the Sea." B ROTHEIfflOpD OF THE SEA means that Seafarers are concerned about the se^ty and well-being of their brothers who go to sea —and this is exemplified by our members' unselfish support of the SIU Blood Bank. Since its beginning in 1959, Seafarers have donated more than 10,000 pints of blood to make sure that their brothers wUl have an ample supply in times of need. But, because the need for blood by Seafarers and their dependents is always present — the need for donors has to be one of our prime concerns. program is an important part of our overall health program," said Dr. Joseph Li^e, SIU medical director. "With the cost of blood in hospitals at an aU-time high, it is especiaUy important today that we maintain an adequate reserve m our blood bank to supply the needs of this membership." It only takes a few minutes to give a pint of blood — and it's safe and painless. The rewa^ — in knowing that your blood will help a brother Seafarer will r^^ with you forever. And the demonstration of your concern is in the best tradition id Brotherhood of the Sea. I Seafarer Arthur Sankovidt received a special Certificate of Honor from SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue in recognition of his donating a total of thmo gallons of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. Seafarer Clifford Emanuel receives his '•Gallon Donor" pin from Dr. Logue. Alvic Carpenter Peter Dolan Arthur Elliott Clifford Emanuel PhiUpErck Edward Goii^ Charles Johnston Noral Jorgensen Bernard Krogman Torsten Lundkvist Alfred Pelton Andrea P^ce Dominick Venezia Donald Wagner Arthur Sankovidt (3 gallons) .i. ^ P' ' ' I' fftitMi;, . V'Y' "t i' lr tills w' •I I;':, IM fj k A '• •L\': % •' ••• '• giSfe A ^4 , Seafarer Ernest Bryan registers at SIU Clinic in New York to donate blood Chief Steward Alvin Carpenter has donated eleven pints. Seafarer William Bellinger was among a number of "A" Seniority Upgraders who donated blood at the SIU Clinic in New York while they were taking part in the upgrading program. ira M""' • xiit:: M -" >.r.^ w Dr. Maurice Rivkin checks Seafarer Bryan's blood pressure. ' Lab Technician Fred Howard takes a blood sample for analysis. •si'Sl mm Bosun David Atkinson donated a pint of blood at the New York SIU Clinic while ^ he was participating in the recertification program. Recertified Bosun Floyd Selix said it didn't hurt a bit. G.^eat Lakes Seafarer Bemard Krogman is congratulated by Dr. Logue. V,;; " . V - C; }• iJisi -i.'S :'Tii lifgs N. j V'. I'A' JI - ^ ->i ...iz I - J I: -'' '-r ' f > . /• mm:: - 1(1, " . 'Seafarer Bryan relaxes as Nurse Sheryl Edel takes a pint of blood •' Ft ^ Seafarer Bryan proudly displays blood for the SIU Blood Bank. • J ^ "\ SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue talks with Bryan about Blood Bank. Seafarers' blood donations are taken to lab for typing, processing and storage. Page 17 E'Slf'v'- If; Vcj.''!;.;, . . . ...".v.. • • ' M- ''.i ...,_ 'u- ' "•'.' •'lii" •! ' f;'_i. -mm: �m- Q • Stumbling Block •' , j/ ;,. .-f-' •>* M r!' mmsmB wm -01- m W. N. m '.4' , 'Ar. iUsRe, i 'i •iiSS 'ISsi '•• HISTORIC PRESERVATION a lii Sii Sfii 65 A Sound Investment The next few months leading up to this year's elections will be an extremely crit­ ical time for the American maritime industry. This November, each of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for election as well as nearly one third of the Senate seats. Presently, the SlU and the maritime industry have many staunch supporters in both houses of Congress who over the past-few years have consistently pushed and voted for legislation that has signifi­ cantly helped revitalize the U.S. merchant marine. On the other hand, though, there are a number of Congressmen and Senators — many of them oil lobby puppets — who have just as consistently opposed legislation which would spur growth in our industry. Despite this continuous opposition, through our legislative activities in Wash­ ington, D.C. and with the aid of our supporters in Congress, the SIU has spearheaded in the last few years the pas­ sage of many important bills vital to the maritime industry. I W' f'- J' The signing of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 marked the enactment of the most significant piece of maritime legislation in nearly 40 years. It is vital to the growth of the maritime industry that we continue to work — and work hard — for the reelection of our supporters in Congress, while at the same time working for the defeat of those who would allow the industry to flounder and die. At the same time, though, our major political enemies, such as th& big oil lobbies, will be exeftmg aU of their re­ sources in exactly the opposite direction. Our only weapon in overcoming this well-financed opposition is the SPAD dollar. The staunch support of SPAD by our members in the past has enabled us to beat the opposition at their own game. Yet in the next few months, we must increase our support of SPAD to insure continued success in Washington and the preservation of what we have already won. Give to SPAD — it is an investment in your livelihood. writing this on the eve of my departure for the land f my birth, Sweden. 1 am now almost blind and partially ( but outside of that my health is excellent, f'' 1 wish to express nty humble thanks and appreciation for the number of years I have had the advantages and pleasure ' •of beinji a small cog in the finest Union in the U.S.A. ; 1% w Brothers, only we, the real oldtimers realize and appreciate j , the almost unbelievable advances that have taken place in the teaman's life of today as compared to yesteryear. Only through the strength of our Unions has a seaman achieved the respect­ ability in society that was denied him in my early days. Sixty-five years ago when I first started out on Scandinavian . lips the only strength and respectability you had wa.s in your Fffffists and if you knew how to use them. , Here are just a few examples: . How would our young sailors of today like to sleep and cat in the same room — that is deck in one and black gang in One? You had to buy your own utensils — if you had any money left over to buy them with, and if not, any old cans had to do. : You had to buy your own bed clothes, mattress and blankets , '— and of course sheets were an unheard of luxury. How often did you have money for such luxuries? Not ?ften — generally a few burlap bags had to sufiieeJ . If was -A seveii-ditv work week with no overtime. If you got sea-sick or otherwise Xelt ill, you could not, as you do today, lay up —• you stayed on your watch or got logged. That was; the g orious life I had dreamed of before first starting out -rbut the dream soon disappeared into stark reality. , Brothers, just one suggestion from an olditmer. While you • • , -are on a ship it is your home — treat it as such. You have not been shanghied as in the old days — you have signed up on your own free will. You have a duty to perform — live up to it. Because you are representing your Union, your peiionnance on the ship can make or break your Union. Now my humblest appreciation and thanks for the pleasure •w . • 1 - • - Frateraally, - Emil G. Pearson I may 1?74 fc:--' f;; Firefiglitmg for Your Safety One of the most potentially dangerous occurrences which constitutes a serious shipboard emergency is a fire at sea. ft- If not immediately and effectively con­ trolled, a small fire can rapidly spread causing disastrous and tragic effects. To avoid such a situation, each seaman manning a vessel must be well acquainted with the various causes and ways of fight­ ing a fire. To provide all American seafarers with this vital knowledge, the Maritime Administration sponsors a Firefightmg f: f-" i'f '• |;i '"ft of®'' it., •«;. 'f' Page 18 School at the Army Base in Bayonne. The course is only one day in length, and includes both classroom instruction and practical firefighting training in the field. This course is a must for all Seafarers, to insure the personal safety of the crew and the vessel. If you have not already done so, sign up and take this Important course as soon as possible—for your own good and the good of your ship and shipmates. The next firefighting class is scheduled for May 31. - VViuTn« AAXVr, Hoi p Onicitfi ruuiiuaiion of Tfi^ Seararenj mwirnaftondi union ot North America, Atlantic^ Gulf,. Lakes and fntand Waters District, AFL-CtO Sii I ExwuUve Board Paul Mall. PrsEliient ,; I Cat Tannsf, Eyecuiive Vhe-Pwsiiient Earl Shepard. Vice-Pt6s(dent Joe DiGiorgio, Sdoretaty'TreastJwr Uindssy Williams, VIce-Piesmnt ipfank Drozak. Vic^-Prestdent Paul Droiaii, V/C8-P^SsWePf I I Piihtished monthly by Soafarers iniurnatlonai Union, AUantio, • Gulf, Lahos ami Ir.lend Waleis Daalricl, AFL-CIO S75 Fcmnh Avenue, Brooklyn, NX 11233. Teti 4994600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, NX. te' ^rjiTTgi I Seafarers Log V. �Scholarship winner, Seafarer Paul Rittiner, thanks the membership for the "opportunity" to receive a college education. Membership Meeting,N,Y, At fliis month's general membership meeting at Headquarters, 12 more SIU Bosuns received their Certificates after completing the Union's twomonth Bosun Recertification Program. The comments of the bosuns to the membership concerning the program and the many importapt issues facing the Union, showed that this tenth class of bosuns was one of the best informed to complete the course. In addition, five more Seafarers received their full "A" books, bringing to 88 the number of SIU members who have achieved their full books since "A" Seniority Upgrader Pierangelo Poletti notes the importance of SPAD to the future of the SlU and the mari­ time industry. In his report to the membership meeting, Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio also read the names of this year's five SIU Scholarship winners, and introduced 26-year old Seafarer Paul Rittiner, the 27th SIU member to win the $10,000 grant since the program was initiated in 1953. HY iY Y\' Recertified Bosun Andrew Boney points out the importance of "getting invoived" in the issues con­ fronting the Union. SIU Representative George McCartney, right, con­ gratulates "A" Seniority Upgrader Bert Reamey for achieving his full book. Recertified Bosuns, seated front from the left, Fioyd Selix, Ernest Bryan, Andrew Boney and Lester Smith in attendance at the Headquarters meeting. May 1974 •- . 1 Recertified Bosun Ernest Bryan encourages all SIU members to take advantage of the many opportuni­ ties available at the Lundeberg School. SIU members, listen cioseiy to proceedings at the May 6 meeting. Page 19 �m i . Jlisiesl-i^LilMlJI liiyaol ill OHi A f ' i GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), March 24—Chairman Recertified Bo­ sun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Mau­ rice D. Stover; Engine Delegate John A. Sullivan; Steward Delegate Oscar Swenson. $26.65 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to John A. Sullivan who spent much time on ar­ rival pools and raised enough money for a Cinemascope lens. The cost of the lens was $195. Next port Anchor­ age. TRANSHAWAII (Seatrain), March 3—Chairman Victor Carbone; Secre­ tary H. C. McCurdy; Engine Delegate Willie Cochola; Steward Delegate Dario Rios. The entire ship's company, of­ ficers and crew sent a card of sympathy to the family of Joseph Sojak, Assist­ ant Engineer who was killed on duty on the Transidaho. A get well card was sent to Carmelo Bonefont, oiler who was on watch and injured at the same time. No disputed OT. Next port Weeliawken. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ALBANY (Ogden Marine), March 24—Chairman Recertified Bosun R. E. Darville; Secretary. J. Williams; Educa­ tional Director Stanley Rothman. Some disputed OT in deck department. Brother R. E. Darville reported he had just completed the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point. He stressed the upgrading and other fea­ tures open to both the old and new members of the Union. Everything run­ ning smoothly. TRANSroAHO (Seatrain), March 4—Chairman Recertified Bosun El­ bert Hogge; Secretary D. Vola; Educa­ tional Director Robert E. LaOasse, No disputed OT. Bosun suggested that all members donate to §PAD. Everything running smoothly. A Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), March 26^—Chairman L. Para­ dise; Secretary A. Papadimatis; Educa­ tional Director D. Keller. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston. •ii > 1:^ J 'F r I - }, •;• ii" BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart Tankers Co.), March 3—Chairman P. Semyk; Secretary J. L. Hodges; Educa­ tional Director Allen Batchelor. $38 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. AFOUNDRIA (Sea-Land Service), March 17—Chairman C. J. Clark; Sec­ retary E. C. Martin; Educational Direc­ tor A. Lane; Engine Delegate C. A. Morrison. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth, N. J. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine Inc.), March 31—Chairman John C. Green; Secretary W. T. Rose; Deck Delegate Bryan P. Kaline, Jr.; Engine Delegate John Malinowski; Steward Delegate Edward F. Costin. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Service), March 24—Chairman J. R. Wilson; Secretary Edward M. Collins; Educa­ tional Director R. Borlase; Steward Delegate Jerry E. Wood. Some books are needed to complete the library. Some disputed OT in deck department. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk, Va. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Sea­ train Lines), March 24 — Chairman J. S. Lewis; Secretary Willie Slater; Educational Director J. A. Thompson; Deck Delegate Marc Marcus; Engine Delegate Robert Bunch; Steward Dele­ gate Philip Pimperton. Some disputed OT in steward department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Oakland. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), March 10—Chairman Recerti­ fied- Bosun D. L. Dickinson; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank Chavers; Engine Delegate Max L. Sewart; Steward Delegate James Perrymon. $9.03 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Takaradi, Ghana. Sea-Land Finance '! i .1^ ^ - .'Af ••.' ' •H', Recently Recertified Bosun Jim Pulliam, seated second from right, attends Union meeting aboard the SL-7 containership Sea-Land Finance at her most recent payoff in the Port of Oakland. Also pictured, seated clockwise from the left, are; Mike Worley, SlU patrolman, and committee members Ali Mahamad, steward delegate: Clifford Hall, engine delegate; Tony Ferrara, ;deck delegate: -ship's, chairman Pulliam and John T, Shields; secretary-^ reporter. Standing right is Sadak Wala, educational director. Bethtex Committee The SlU-contracted bulk carrier Bethtex, operated by Bethlehem Steel, paid off in the port of Baltimore on Mar. 30. The ship's committee gathered, in the vessel's recreation room for a photo. They are, from the left: Carl Merritt, educational director; Harry Jones, steward delegate; E. J. Jaks, engine delegate; Gene Paschall, deck delegate; William Baker, ship's chair­ man, and Thomas Jackson, secretary-reporter. The Bethtex runs coastwise. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), March 10—Chairman Carl Thomson; Secretary Vasser Szymanski; Educa­ tional Director Allen Spell. Crew messman Charles Thrope was injured and taken to a hospital in Welliri^on, New Zealand. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), March 24 —Chairman Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary Juan Cruz. Chairman requested all members at payoff to re­ member SPAD and to lend their sup­ port as it is to their advantage. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port, Elizabeth. BROOKLYN (Westchester Shii^ ping), March 10-^hairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Alfonso A. Armada; Secre­ tary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Eddie Corley. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The steward gave a vote of thanks to the deck department for helping keep the pantry and messhalls clean. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port in Canary Islands. MARYMAR (Calmar Shipping), March 10—Chairman Tom Karkatzas; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director B. Wilhehsen; Deck Delegate Tom Butefakos; Engine Delegate Joe Tagleiferri; Steward Delegate Louis Williams. Had a discussion on safety and suggested that all crewmembers read the books put out by the SIU on the subject of safety. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman Steamship), March 31—Chairman L. Arena; Secretary E. Cooper; Educa­ tional Director G. Craig; Engine Dele­ gate Earl Willis; Steward Delegate Kenny Mobley. Crewmembers were asked to observe all safety rules for their own benefit. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Durban. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), March 10—Chairman F. A. Pehler; Secretary George A. O'Berry; Educational Director Herman Wilkerson, No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Istanbul. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm. Corp.), March 24—-Chairman M. Duet; Secretary S. Hawkins; Edu­ cational Director Poulakis. Chairman supplied movies the cost of which will be equally divided among the crewmembers and the oflBcers. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Rotterdam. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.), March 24 — Chairman Walter Colley; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director Franklin Miller; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; Engine Delegate Joseph Collis; Steward Delegate Herbert Hollings. $7.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Trinidad. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), March 31—Chairman C. L. Gonzalez; Secretary Ray Taylor; Educational Di­ rector Ramon Torres. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), March 4—Chairman E- Mercereau; &cretary A. Williams; Educational Director K. Abarons. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSCHAMPLAIN (Hudson Wa­ terways), March 3—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Thomas L. Self; Secretary A. Bodie; Educational Director Ray­ mond L. Bowman; Engine Delegate Frank M. Coe. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Oaldand. pfiBcial ship's minutes were also re-, ceived from the following vessels: -.PORTMAR .> ^ ^-.PANAMA • WALTER RICE SEA.LAND RESOIMCE ROSTGN EE-CALMAR .^SEATTLE Seafarers Log " Page 20 |r;; tl 'I''• . < 'il' �'--fj .t ... •,.: •,-. - t': 1* : ;.,--;r;sc;;';'^::vs /, "••: ;• .'I*', ... • .sj'^v - ' . ji/ - SlU veteran H. C. McCurdy, who sails as chief stew­ ard, prepares lunch for Transhawaii crew. an -g.o M'l •••mm • .-"•V''' SlU-Contracfed Transhawaii Pays Off In Weehawken The SlU-manned containership Trans­ hawaii paid off at the Seatrain docks in the port of Weehawken, N.J. on Apr. 26. Originally built in 1944, the Transhawaii was acquired by Seatrain Lines in 1968 and converted for container carriage in 1970 to help meet the growing needs of the U.S. container­ ized trade. Formerly known as the General James H. McRae, she saw action as a troop carrier in the last year of World War II. The Transhawaii is capable of carrying 480 forty-foot long mixed cai^o containers. The containership is presently on the coast­ wise run. At the payoff, department representatives agreed the ship had an excellent crew that worked well together, and said they were look­ ing forward to the next trip. im Seafarer Pcic N. Vasquez, sailing as ordinary sea­ man, wcrks tcpside in pert cf Weehawken, N.J. ifj- r-'- H'/ 11- ". j ./•4 ' , -y Itr ' r#" • ^ y Fireman W. Cachcia, aisc serving as department delegate, tends tc duties in ship's engine rccm. May 1974 The Transhawaii is cappble cf carrying 480 fcrtyfcct Icng mixed cargc ccntainers. Chief Electrician K. Katsalis applies his prcfessicnal skiils in the ccntainership's engine rccm. Page 21 �» i: ,V-- T—f New A Book Members •• ¥!• ,$ert Btve idoie Seafarers achieved fuli Reamey I •:!)••]• - Hi: , 1. (•" :1f 1 iJf t ' bo<^ throngh die SRPS SeDHNtity Progi^ and took die oath of obl%at^ at the general membership meetpgJn New York this mondi. The addifioB of these Ji^ hipgs to 8S the japdmr of anembem who have attalnu^ full book status since this upgrading program was initiated last year. The five are: Bert Reamey, nifllip Pahtteiv Ardmr Seafarer Bert Reamey obtained a QMED rating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Seafarer Reamey ; joined the SIU in 1966. The 50-year ; old native of Oklahoma is a World War i II veteran who saw action in the Pacific. He now lives in Kent, Wash, with his r Lehmann, Pierangelo Poletd and Jon wife, Olga, and their two children. Brother Reamey sails out of the port of i Humason..,.; Seattle. Seafarer now lives in Richmond, Va. The Harry Lundeberg School at with his wife Pauline and their three Piney Point is geared to the needs of the boys. Brother Painter ships out of the shipping industry. A new seaman can port of New York. get a good, basic understanding of all Having attended the engine depart­ the-shipboard departments. The "old ment upgrading and "A" Seniority Pro­ timer" can advance as far and as rapidly grams at Piney Point in recent months, as he wants. The only limitations are I find the training programs, facilities, those put there by the seaman himself. instructors and staff excellent in all During my visit to SIU Headquarters respects. The knowledge that I have I was impressed with the sincere desire gained there has better equipped me to shown by the Union officials that each hanffie my job and duties aboard ship. seaman in our program understood the While at Headquarters I was able to inner workings of every department of visit the various departments and learn our Union. If we wanted more informa­ first-hand how each one functions. I tion all we had to do was ask. found the personnel eager to assist, able The SIU leadership is totally involved and very efficient in their duties. The . in getting more and better ships for us discussions at the daily meetings were to man, in providing the trained crews very informative. for this new merchant marine fleet and It is pleasing to know that the Union making sure that there is cargo to be is well abreast of the affairs that affect moved. Seafarers. And, we insure our future by sup^ porting SPAD. '7 Jon Phillip The Seniority Upgrading Program was established in order to maintain the SllPs tradition of providhig wi^tralned mid highly qualified Seaiaicili for aQ its contracted ships. Its main objective is to prepare our members for file ininovafions in the new rii%s b^g bniif, and to ipve all Seahuers a better understanding of file problems we face and how to deal with them in the future^ On this page the five new book ihembers tell in their own words what New York I have gained a better in­ sight into how my Union operates. I was amazed at the size and the people involved in such an operation. As an "A" Seniority Upgrader my time at both places was spent learning more about my Union. This is an opportunity few labor unions give their membership; Few labor unions believe in a member­ ship that is informed and educated as to what's happening in all phases of its industry. The SIU does. And even fewer give you a chance to go to school and upgrade yourself. The SIU does. The Union is the best friend I have. No one else ever made anything like this possible. As far as I know there is no other union that makes these things possible at no cost or in such a short period of time. Without the help of the SIU, I would still be on the street, a dead end street at that. The best way to finish this iS' to say what a brother said to me, and there is so much truth in it. "To join the SIU and go to sea is the chance of a lifetime." I'm just prOud and happy that I had the chance. Ilninason Painter Pierangelo Seafarer Phillip Painter has been a member of the SIU since 1966. He re­ ceived a QMED rating from the Harry Lundeberg School in Jan. 1974. A na­ tive of West Virginia the 44-year old Seafarer Jon Humason graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. A 21-year old native of Virginia, Brother Humason makes his home in Portsmouth. He sails out of the port of Norfolk as an AB. During my stays at Piney Point and Poletti Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti received a Quartermaster rating at the Harry wmmi at Following are the Homes and ^departments,of 88 Seafarers who have completed the "4" Seniority Upgrading Prograt^ f ;P.J.Andreponf,Engine I hlott Arnold, Deck I Alan Baxter, Engine |P, Bean^ Dedk I ArihuriBeanverd, Engine ^ William Bellinger, Steward I Rich^d Blacklok, Engine ; Tftnoiny Boien, Deck lEeeitoy Burke, Engine |Tbwpthy Burke, Dec^ i Garb^£laric, Deric^^^ ^ Kevin Conklin, Engine ^ Wadswbrih Daniel, En^ne Pafritk Graham, Deck Richard Makarawicz, Engine Ronald Shaw, Engine M. R. Grimes, Deck Henry Manning, Steward liMieph Simpnet^ Steward ! Ray Hart, Deck M. A. Marrss, Deck Spurgeon Ssnpson, Engine Pattii^ Martin McAndiew, Enj^e :n^e Keith Sisk, Deck Blake Haynes, En^e />. JcbnMcCabe, B D. B. Smith, Steward Carroll Heick, Deck T. J. McCabe, Engine Gary Spell, Engine Jon Humason, Deck R. G. Minix, Jr.. Engine Joseph Spell, Deck James ifmmmerick, Jr., Steward John Miranda, Engine H. D. Spencer, Engine D. E. Ivey, Engine C M. Moore, Deck David Steater, Engine M. Johnsp -George Moore, Deck Kvetoslav Svoboda, Enj William Moore, Deck , Robert Thomas, En^he IbomasKcgney, Engine Phillip Painter, Engine Timothy Tbonus, Deck -John^Uey, Deck Jason Parker^ Deck Robert Trainor, Deck Wiiltetti Hayis, Deck PaulKj^i^^ jMerangelo poletti, Deck Larry Utterback, Deck CfaaBeisKb^ Bert Reamey, Engine Thomas Vain, Deck WiOiam Deskins, Steward L. Q. Kittleson, Deck John Restaino, En^e George Vukmir, Deck Maximo Dising, Engine Johnnie Konetes, Deck William Ripley, Deck Marvin Walker, Enipne Eany Ewing, Steward Lawrence Kunc, Deck James Roback, Deck ' Albert Wambach, Deck Marion Fila, Deck Joseph Kundrat, Stewar# Charles Rodriguez, Engine Marie Wllhelm, Engine Arthui^Lehmaun, Deck Caldwell Sabb, Jr., Ettginp Richard WUson, S ^ ipli|am,Stew^ Robert Lentsch, Deck Robert .Salley, Jr., Engine , John Wolfe, Deck n,Deck, Alfred Sanger, Dedk ; > t , Ashton Page 22 V' ^ • Lundeberg Stkool in Dec., 1972: A tive of Savona, Italy, the 32-year old Seafarer has been a member of the SIU since 1968. He sails as AB out of the port of New Orleans, where he now makes his home. I have been at Piney Point twice. Once in Dec., 1972 for the Quarter­ master upgrading and the second time in April, 1974 for the Seniority up­ grading. Seems to me that the conditions as well as everything concerned with the Harry Lundeberg School are im­ proving each time that I come back. I would like to make just a little point about SPAD. I have been on ships and at payoff time I heard some "A" book members telling a "B" book member that they (the "A" books) do not have to donate to SPAD because they were "A" books. How wrong! An "A" book has invested a good part of his life in the welfare of this Union. Who has more to lose than the "A"book with15-20 years in the Union. Without political donations, this Union, can lose ships and jobs in 24 hours just because the wrong legislatioh was passed. So I urge any member of this Union—donate to SPAD because it is like buying insurance. It is for your job protection. Arthur Lehmann Seafarer Arthur Lehmann joined the* SIU in 1967. A 33-year old native of Michigan, Brother Lehmann sails out of the port of Wilmington as an AB. He. now makes his home in San Francisco:* Our experiences both at Piney Point and New York have opened our eyes about just what our Union is doing. In Piney Point, we were able to see all of the various programs, all the way from the basic departmental training that each trainee receives to the technical programs for QMED and LNG. All of these upgrading programs are available to us as members of the SIU. We were also given a background of unionism with a great emphasis on mari-' time unions and the SIU. We were shown just what our SPAD contribu­ tions are used for, and why we must continue to be "ever vigilant." Many of us, while aboard ship, have not been able to fully grasp the many important roles we must assume in Washington. In New York we have been shown just how intricate an operation we have. We were shown our welfare, pension and vacation plans, our basic financial structure, our basic operation in the hiring halls and our payoffs with a patrolman. We even visited our UIW brothers at the Seatrain shipyard. Seafarers Log v.;,. ... V, �New SIU Pensioners -I a'i'auiww.iu. Luis G. Figueroa, 58, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. Brother Figueroa was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. A native of Puerto Rico, he is now a resident there in Catano with his wife, Jose­ phine. Rudolph Klrscheumann, 52, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1966 sailing in the en­ gine department. Brother Kirschenmann was born in McLaughlin, S.D., and is now a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss. George H. Lament, 65, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Lamont is a native of Manistee County, Mich., and now resides in Arcadia, Mich, with his wife, Paula. William J. Donald, 54, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Donald is a native of Lansing, Mich., and is now a resident of Norfolk with his wife, Betty Jane. Hugh J. Maclnnls, 68, joined the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing in the engine department for the Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. from 1950-8, Merritt and Chap­ man Co. in 1958 and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. from 1959 to this year. Bora in Canada, Brother Maclnnis now resides in Highland Park, Mich, with his wife, Mary. Jake Cobb, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Cobb was born in Chipley, Fla., and is now a resident of New Orleans! i Buren D. Elliott, 69, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as chief electrician in the engine department. Brother Elliott at the age of 67 was a 1972 upgrad­ ing program graduate at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He has been a union man since 1923. Bom in South Carolina, he is now a resident of Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Amanda. Frank J. Foley, 72, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing in the steward department. Brother Foley sailed for 27 years. Bora in Kentucky, he is now a resi­ dent of New Orleans. James B. Llpplncott, 51, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile ' sailing in the engine department. Brother Lippincott is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in Wyoming, he is now a resident of St. Ignatius, Mont, with his wife. Lawton J. "Hoss" Beale, 66, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Beale walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. A native of Florida, he is a resident there in Dunnellon with his wife, Janie. Alexander MacLean, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Conneaut, Ohio. He sailed as an AB for the Becker Towing Co. from 1959 to 1974 out of the port of Detroit. Brother MacLean is a native of Scot­ land and now resides in Wyandotte, Mich, with his wife, Kate. Charles £. Ludwick, 45, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Ludwick was bora in New York and is now a resi­ dent of Houston with his wife, Dorothy Lee. Deposit In the SIU Blood BankIt's Your Life 11 Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans 11 Cash Benefits Paid •Mar. 28-A|;r. 24,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN-,.--: ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM , TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan ........... Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation. .. . .. . : Amduiht Number MONTH TO DAIR 10 415 663 21 3 7,297 5 237 15 YEAR TO DATE 53 3,830 1,661 71 13 31,329 9 913 122 $ 1 MONTH TO DATE YEAR TODATE 22,745.00 415.00 1,989.00 2,746.15 384.00 58.376.00 1,586.35 5,500.47 403.70 $ 147,623.00 3,830.00' 4,983.00 11,381.46 1,724.00 250,632.00 2,561.40 20,898.08 5,293.40 95,046.39 2,629.07 17,741.10 6,140.00 358.40 3,505.19 — . 34 *,080.52 8,124.72 63,620.15 25,690.00 1,091.15 13,364.79 — 3 5,429 34,000.00 19,126.53 4,320.84 1,629.00 1,325.04 95.75 — — 195.34 12,140.40 141,050.70 107,048.92 17,563.21 7,862.75 4,869.87 245.75 3,470.18 — 578.54 36,746.80 14 42 4,158.25 14,968.65 11,692 2,204 932 14,828 48,084 6,591 4,598 59,273 296,556.97 529,056.60 503,879.19 $1,329,492.76 1,241,303.04 1,594,420.50 2,563,092.89 $5,398,816.43 480 87 133 23 3 155 — 1,700 278 501 98 14 620 — 12 141 101 11 38 1 48 611 476 55 194 3 —• — ' 1 1,826 Jerry L. Broaddus Please contact either your mother or sister as soon as possible in Lock Springs, Mo. 64654. Leonard A. Wright Please contact your^ mother, Mrs. Helen Wright, as soon as possible at the Baptist Home, 1801 Chestnut Hills, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. ' AlbertV.LQo Please contact Ms. Sally Brooks as soon as possible at Sylvania House, 13 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. Antonio Escoto Please contact your brother, Salva­ dor, as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., Harahan, La. or call 504-7370910. Don Gflbo Mr. Louis I. Scheer wishes that you contact him as soon as possible at 4803 N.E. 101 Ave., Portland, Ore. 97220. John Admn Kaczmarowski Please contact your sister-in-law, Jeanne Boyle as soon as possible. All Seafarers Anyone that may have been friends with the late Seafarer Joseph Henry White, it is requested that you get in touch with his brother, William LeBlanc, who had not seen him for many years. Address correspondence to J. W. LeBlanc, 65 Dorchester St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. lanPIdreiing Please contact Ms. G. Pickering as soon as possible at 89 Buxton Rd., Weymouth, Dorset, England. Page 23 May 1974 • • f �n ANNUAL REPORT ^ For the fiscal year ended September 30,1973 HA]^¥ LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEiUifANS]^ (Name of Welfare Fond) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) $7,114,502.93 18. Total Additions During Year Otem 7) $8,242,883.78 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 5,523,288.95 20—Net L::r:iC3 .-rfr :-.-.- .'w . • •• ^——••x;rl9;S'>4TO321. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $9,834,097.76 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Address of Fund) ASSETS* Eadof Reporting Year toflfie SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE t , of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in, lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form p-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and .affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Inswance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. A STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE ^ ' Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $7,860,242.95 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specif) (d) Total Contributions $7,860,242.95 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 23,148.31 (b) Dividends ;.... (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 23,148.31 4. Profit on disposal of investments 223.19 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 6. Other Additions: Xltemize) (a) Adjustment to prioT years* employee benefits 348,178.00 (b) Interest on Delinquencies; Mftcellaneous .. 11,091.33 (c) Total Other Additions 359,269.33 7. Total Additions $8,242,883.78 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Direcdy by the Trust or Sep­ arately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of admin­ istrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) ... 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) ... (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) "(e) l^ent ................................ ff). Insurance Premiums -. (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify Tabulating, employee benefits, oflSce ex­ penses ........................... (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments ............................ 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Provision for doubtful contributions receiv­ able; Miscellaneous (b) Mortgage and Loan Interest (c) Total Other Deductions — Page 24 Item 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds '... (c) Other (Specify) Due from Subsidiary; Miscellaneous 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) Odentify) (2) (Identify) : (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) See Schedule % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income ' (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Fixed Assets—^Net; Security Deposits 8. Total Assets 5 83,306.05 1,828,328.24 223,539.29 1,211,637.56 6,686,173.24 297,845.75 "• 7,874.19 48,335.71 10,387,040.03 LIABILmES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued ExpensesOther Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages Payable Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves t '268,467.60 284,474.67 9,834,097.76 10,387,040.03 *Tbe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing in­ vestments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ^ STATE OF $ 503,593.41 SS. 3,386,271.26 •' -••K- y COUNTY OF. and $ Trustees of the Fund and affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. 39,610.53 968.11 3,126.32 44,462.68 14,266.15 323.66 920.35 Employe] .-rf.-' 61.885.81 165,563.61 1,273,925.60 160,738.30 33,196.77 \ 'X-X 193,935.07 $5,523,288.95 Others (Indicate titles): Seafarers Log �einrarnfHWMiyiKeFniwi Overseas Arctic in New York Above, crewmembers on the Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) take part in shipboard meeting during payoff at Stapieton Anchorage, Staten Island, N.Y. last month. The brothers and New York Patrolman Ted Babkowski (far right) discuss the latest developments on the oil import quota bill and other federal legislation affecting their job security. Ninety percent of the crew invested in their future by donating to SPAD. Below, members of the Overseas Arctic's ship's committee are on the deck. They are, from left: Earl Gay, secretary-reporter; Tony Nerosa, steward delegate; Richard Bradford, deck delegate; N. J. Wuchina, engine delegate; Joe Orsini, educational director, and Luther Pate, ship's chairman. DRUGS •inr»i SS Seattle Pays Off Above, crewmembers of the Seattle (Sea-Land) participate in shipboard meeting after vessel paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. earlier this month. New York Patrolman Carl Peth, left, discusses various issues including the Union's current legislative battles in Washington and the important role SPAD dona­ tions play in our legislative fights. Below, two members of the Bosuns' Recertification Program, Barney E. Swearingen (left) and Al Whitmer (third from left) pose with the Seattle's ship's committee. They are, from left to right: John Gianniotis, ship's chairman; Ralph Rumley, engine delegate; Gene Hall, deck delegate and John Fanoli, steward delegate. SEAMEN'S PAPERS F ^orever is a very definite word. It means for a limidess time ... for all time ... never again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer Imes die ri^t to his livelihood and future career in the maritime industry if he is busted on a drugs cluu^e either vdiile at sea or ashore. Ifs a tou^ rap — but that's exacdy how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, widiout appeal, if you are convicted of possession ol any fllegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marijuana. In 1971 alone there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering figure was tipped in 1972. llie shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to himself, but presents a v«ry grave dangor to die safety of his diip and sh^mates. Qukk minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard ship at aU times. A drug user becmnes a diom in the idde 4^ his ^ipmates udi^ they are reqniied to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user is not capable of handling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black mark on his ship. The vessd will thereafter be under constant surveillance and die crew win he subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port ' ^T^nlyy forever is a long, long time — something a drug user does not have. Don't let drugs destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course! May 1974 Page 25 �f^\- DISPATCHERS REPORT APRIL 1-30,1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 7 91 14 42 12 5 35 56 37 72 12 27 11 80 0 6 9 5 45 54 9 20 9 653 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile . .. ; New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco .... Wilmington ...... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point ...... Yokohama-::^;;'; /C.. Alpena ...... •. Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort ..... i., Chicago .. Totals 2 76 9 31 12 4 23 67 17 49 10 21 12 59 0 1 4 5 23 33 5 6 3 472 2 13 3 4 6 1 5 10 5 9 4 11 2 12 0 3 0 1 0 8 2 3 1 105 3 43 3 11 5 1 3 14 11 33 8 8 1 28 0 1 1 0 0 9 5 3 1 192 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 4 2 3 0 2 31 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 3 2 0 5 4 0 4 35 Port Boston . . . ....... New York . Philadelphia ..... Baltimore .... Norfolk .......... Tampa ...... ^ Mobile New Orleans ..;... Jacksonville San Francisco . . ..J. Wilmington Seattle .....:..... Puerto Rico ... ;;H. Houston . Piney Point Yokohama . Alpena ... Buffalo .. Cleveland . Detroit . .. Duluth . . . Frankfort . Chicago . . Totals ... 17 6 25 0 0 0 1 6 5 3 3 0 227 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 1 27 2 18 9 0 15 37 4 23 3 4 16 21 0 0 9 6 41 28 3 17 4 288 1,640 2 96 9 32 15 7 15 38 28 70 14 15 13 37 46 2 6 4 0 20 7 5 8 489 847 5 41 1 7 3 0 0 10 7 5 0 2 1 38 0 16 34 17 14 69 28 10 21 329 401 3 . • 'm ^ •'V 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 2 2 1 0 2 4 5 13 5 3 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 61 1 36 6 16 8 2 21 28 9 31 a Port REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 3 35 2 74 1 6 11 2 15 36 0 10 14 0 9 8 0 20 8 0 27 65 0 12 14 20 2 41 0 4 11 1 14 22 6 1 8 3 59 22 0 0 9 10 3 4 3 3 13 0 6 1 10 0 77 27 19 75 2 5 4 2 33 4 6 5 11 73 238 619 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 68 5 48 0 3 9 0 10 29 0 5 4 0 1 2 0 3 16 0 28 36 1 13 8 1 28 48 0 6 8 0 10 18 1 7 10 2 20 51 0 0 10 4 3 9 M r r' 2 0 1 50 30 8 10 42 1 8 1 1 1)J 11 2 3 3 41 245 379 jdJn STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 16 39 42 0 3 5 7 1 23 ' .J b; 6 2 7 0 3 3 0 10 3 0 22 31 Mtyjii'f ,• 7 1 8 1 40 1 29 2 7 Q pr--; ^ 0 14 14 . 8 5 . i 9--r- •• 15 0 33 1- 1 5 1 0 1 4 0 3 0 0 20 1 I - 10 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 12 0 3 1 41 ; 259 215 12 145 20 56 30 10 70 124 33 104 32 44 13 165 0 3 11 6 8 - 28 14 2 10 950 6 25 3 6 13 1 5 9 4 28 18 22 1 22 0 1 1 2 1 5 5 2 0 180 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 10 1 0 1 1 0 8 0 1 4 0 2 4 4 0 2 51 5 118 12 51 19 9 45 107 29 68 16 30 17 109 0 0 5 5 5 24 13 2 2 691 6 62 5 13 11 3 12 42 19 25 8 14 1 43 0 1 1 0 0 9 5 0 2 282 1 7 0 2 1 1 0 7 2 3 0 0 0 14 0 0 2 3 2 4 4 1 2 56 3 61 13 31 23 3 52 67 22 56 13 18 11 54 . 0 0 1 1 1 6 4 2 1 463 3 17 3 3 1 0 4 6 7 20 9 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 89 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 11 4 131 19 53 32 4 43 69 35 71 25 23 23 88 1 1 5 8 0 24 8 5 6 678 1,229 10 69 2 10 14 2 0 25 10 10 2 4 2 92 0 9 66 31 16 143 31 16 24 588 706 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston New York .. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa • •••••• •-* « • • • Mobile , ,' New Orleans . .. . Jacksonville San Francisco ....... Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Finey Point Yokohama Alpena i.. Buffalo ............... Cleveland .. Detroit ............. Duluth . . .. Frankfort Chicago ...... ... .^ . i' .. . '. V • Totals Totals All Depts. . .. • ••••••• a.... m M i m f m i 5 34 9 29 11 5 24 62 7 i 25 i 12 1 • 14 i 18 i 30 i § m 8 i 1 1 i i -0 0 6 13 12 40 11 7 2 376 2,480 By looking at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can clearly see the true strength of their job security. These numbers show that SIU members can feel confident that jobs wiU he available for them to fill. During the period of Apr. 1-30,1974, of the 2,110 jobs shipped, 1,257 were filled by Class "A" Seniority full hook members. Therefore, there were 853 permanent jobs available to Class "A'* Seniority full hook members not taken by them. Page26 SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes ft InlaiHl Waters Inlsnd Boatmen's Union JJafted Indusfrial Workers PRESroENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Eari Shepard Lindsay Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS <75 4 Ave., Bklyo. 11232 (212) HY 9-<Mf ALPENA, Mich. 8M N. 2 Ave. 497§7 (517) EL 4-3<l< BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. BaMiroore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Essex St. 02111 «17) 482-471< BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 SIU (710 TL 3-9259 IBU (710 TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, OL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. <0017 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 DU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (210 MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mkh. 10225 W. leffenon Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mhm. 2014 W. 3 St 55800 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh. P.O. pox 287 415 Main St 49035 (010) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tcx. ,^. .,iB04 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fia..2008 Pearl St 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CnY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Abk.....1 S. LawicnccSt 30002 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 030 Jaduon Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7540 NORFOLK, Va. ...... 1 . . .115 3 St 23510 (804) 022-1892 FADUCAH,Ky. .; 225S.7St42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2004 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 0-3818 PORT ARTHUR, l^x.... .534 9 Ave. 77040 (713) 983-1079 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 020^793 SANTURCE, PJL.1313 Fernandez loncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-0207 SEATTLE, WaA. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (200) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS^ Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 03110 (314)752-0500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrisoa St. 33002 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Saamiit St. 43004 (419) 248-3091 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 YofeohaauPoitPA). 5-ONihoaOhdGri Naka-Ka 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Pofitlcs Is Donate to Seafarers Log �SIU pensioner James King, 68, died Feb. 24. Born in Ireland, he was a resident of Beaver, Pa, when he passed away. Brother King joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing in the engine depart­ ment for 34 years. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Nora Creese of Beaver. Rodney E. MatthleS, 22, died Jan. 29. Brother Matthies was a resident of Lockport, 111. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing in the deck department as a lineman for Hannah Inland Water­ ways since 1970. Surviving is his father, C. C. Matthies of Lockport. SIU pensioner Anton E. Sandberg, 65, succumbed to a liver ail­ ment in the Paul Oliver Hospital Frankfort, Mich., Nov. 28. Born in Alexandria, Minn., he was a resident of Frankfort when he died. Brother Sandberg joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the engine department on the B.W. Druckenmiller (American Steam­ ship) from 1965 to 1972. Burial was in Benzonia Twsp. Cemetery, Ben­ zie County, Mich. Surviving is his widow. Ruby and three sons, Anton J., Jr. of Alexandria, Brian and Michael. Allen Styner, 39, died of injiuies Jan. 29 in a Port Arthur, Tex. hos­ pital following an accident. Bom in Cade, La., he was a resident of Port Arthur when he passed away. Broth­ er Styner joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing in the steward department as a third cook. Interment was in Port Arthur. Sur­ viving are his widow, Alice and two daughters, Carmen and Alice. Howard A. Thomas, 42, died in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, July 7. Born in Traverse City, Mich., he was a resident of Interlochen, Mich, when he passed away. Brother Thomas joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, last year sailing in the engine department. He was a wounded veteran of the Coast Guard. Interment was in Traverse City. Surviving are his widow, Phyl­ lis; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerimiah Thomas, and a brother, Rosewell J. all of Grawn, Mich.; a son, Howard T., Jr.; a stepson, Thomas B. Redding II and a stepdaughter, Debra Redding. SIU pensioner Milford W. Valen­ tine, 63, died after respiratory arrest in the USPHS hospital in Galveston, Tex., Oct. 31. Born in Fults, 111., he was a resident of La Marque, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Val­ entine joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the engine department. Burial was in La Marque. Surviving is his widow, Mamie. SIU pensioner Adolfo Capote, 72, passed away Dec. 29. Born in Key West, Fla., he was a resident of Tampa when he died. Brother Ca­ pote joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Tampa sailing in the steward department for Qities Service. Sur­ viving is his widow, Thelma. SIU pensioner James W. Sim­ mons, 55, expired from heart failure Oct. 28. Born in Clinton, N.C., he was a resident there at the time of his death. Br' iher Simmons joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a second cook for Maritime Overseas and Delta Line. He had sailed for 26 years. Seafarer Sim­ mons served during World War II in the Army combat infantry of the 116th Regiment in the Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland campaigns in Europe. Interment was in Qinton Cemetery. Surviving are his mother, Martha and brother, William, both of Clinton. SIU pensionex^vin J. FincBT^, succumbed to a cerebral thrombosis Jan. 1 in the Buffalo V.A. Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., he was a resident of Point Derby, N.Y. at the time of his death. Brother Finch joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1941 in the port of Buffalo sailing in the engine department as tug fireman for Dunbar &. Sullivan from 1920-1, Great Lakes Towing Co. from 192365 and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Burial was in the First Church of Evans Cemetery, Point Derby. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Lucille; a son, Alvin, Jr. and a daughter, Shirley. SIU pensioner Teofll Smiglelski, 69, died Feb. 26. Born in Lowell, Mass., he was a resident of Bunnell, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Smigielski joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as a bosun. He had sailed for 38 years. Surviving are his brother, Charles of Flagler, Fla. and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sophie Smigielski and Mrs. Carol Jean Smigielski, both of Florida. William May, 66, died of natural causes Jan. 29. Born in Shanghai, China, he was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. Brother May joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 last sail­ ing in the steward department as a cook on the SS Charleston. He did picket duty in the 1962 Robin Line strike and the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his widow, Wongluet; a daughter. Ling Ying, and a brother. Land of Woodside, Queens, N.Y. SIU pensioner Nicholas P. Tsaousakls, 63, died of cancer in Aspropyrgos, Greece, Oct. 8. Born in Mosehonisia, Turkey, he was a resi­ dent of Piraeus, Greece at the time of his death. Brother Tsaousakis joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Interment was in Aspropyrgos. Surviving are his widow, Dor­ othy, and two daughters, Mrs. Joann Smith and Mrs. Christine A. Kozlowski, all of Baltimore and a brother, Emanuel of Piraeus. Clyde L. Vanepps, 60, succumbed to cancer in Studebaker Hospital, Norwalk, Calif., Dec. 21. Bom in Ashford, N.Y., he was a resident of Norwalk when he died. Brother Vanepps joined the SIU in the port of Galveston in 1954 saiUng in the engine department as a chief electri­ cian for Sea-Land Service. Burial of his ashes was on the high seas. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ann; two sons, Gerald of Brawley, Calif, and Waldemar of Houston, and a sister, Shir­ ley Mae of Norwalk. SIU pensioner Willie A. Edwards, 65, died of heart disease Feb. 2. Born in Virginia, he was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at the time of his death. Brother Edwards joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment for Victory Carriers. He walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y". Harbor strike. Burial was in the Frederick Douglas Cemetery, Staten Island, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Evelyn, \ SIU pensioner Edmond L. Cain, Jr., 48, died Mar. 1. Born in York, Pa., he was a resident of Essex, Md. at the time of his death. Brother Cain joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the deck de­ partment. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his widow, Ann Ruth;' his father, Edmond L. Cain, Sr. of Baltimore; a son, Patrick and three daughters, Kathy, Naomi and Dawn. Francis F. Sfoken, 58, died of a heart attack in Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, Manistque, Mich., Aug. 26. Born in Manistque, he was a resident of Garden, Mich, when he passed away. Brother Stoken joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a deck gateman for Amersand/McKee Sons. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Burial was in New Garden Ceme­ tery, Garden. Surviving are his wid­ ow, June; a son, Nicholas, Jr., two daughters, Mary and Susanna; a. brother, Raymond of Manistque and a brother-in-law, James Duschene of Garden. James C. MacDonald, 63, succtunbed to heart failure in San Francisco General Hospital Sept. 27. Brother MacDonald joined the Un­ ion in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward department. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, he was a resident of Clearwater Beach, Fla. when he died. Interment was in Fairmont Cemetery, Fairfield, Calif. Surviving are a brother, John Mac­ Donald of Clearwater Beach; a sis­ ter, Mrs. Ellen Spearbreaker, and a nephew, Brian Snider, both of Ra­ cine, Wise. SIU pensioner Melvin C. Dart, 62, succumbed to a hemorrhage in St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay,. Wise., Nov. 28. Born in Door County, Wise., he was a resident of Sturgeon Bay, Wise, at the time of his death. Brother Dart joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1962 sailing as a tug piledriver for the Luedtke Engineering Co. of Frankfort, Mich, from 1950 to 1972. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay. Surviving are his widow. Pearl and two sons, Reginald and Cleyon. . Page 27 May 1974 .A' �I '</ f - Si. -•%r' 'rm';: • 5®sf; '.( ,5 ,.1 . 'ii-', : •'] •,«04 L«A9A«^.W*^je*i ^] t njl fi TJf-i .,r|-f| r|:|| f;^ ;iui'ii;.iii! nnir! rn iCT:!aeais^Esii ^'-' \i'A ij j' i! Si With smoke billowing and flags flying, Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee travels dov/n the great river. "The Mississippi is well worth reading about. It is not a commonplace river, but on the contrary is in all ways remarkable. Con­ sidering the Missouri its main branch, it is the longest river in the world—4,300 miles. It seerns safe to say that it is also the crookedest river in the world, since in one part of its journey it uses up 1,300 miles to cover the same ground that the crow would fly over in 675." . —Mark Twain Mark Twain wrote that paragraph as the open­ ing to his book "Life On the Mississippi" over a century ago (before the source of the Nile had been discovered revealing it as the longest river •^". :• in the world). In that book. Twain described many colorful accounts of the Mississippi and his ex­ periences on it. Today it can be used as a '^semifactual" historical guide to the great river. The Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto was the first white man to see the Mississippi, in 1541, Twain points out in his book. But deSoto did not really explore it. He died and was buried in it by his priests and soldiers. Obviously the account of the discovery by deSoto's men who returned home did not stir any excitement, for almost 130 years passed before another white man was to see the river. ^ the Atlantic Although the white settlers along coasts had heard of a great river to the west, there Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto discovered the Mississippi in 1541. ||, ' rl/iiis'jc.iirs&ia;} , ^ J , L' ••'I' was no interest in it and hence no exploration. Even deSoto was not looking for a river when he found it, and evidently neither he nor his men valued the discovery. In 1673 the. French explorers Joliet and Marquette set out from Canada with an expedi­ tion. They went by way of the Great Lakes, down through Green Bay, Wise, and reached the banks of the Mississippi. Traveling down the Mississippi they passed the mouth of the Ohio, and reached the mouth of the Arkansas, according to Twain. This renewed interest in the Mississippi after 130 years apparently was due to the belief in that day that the Mississippi emptied into the Gulf of California, and thereby provided a short cut from Canada to China. Previously the river was thought to have em.ptied into the Atlantic. After Joliet and Marquette reached the mouth of the Arkansas, they came to believe that the Mississippi did not empty into the Gulf of Cali­ fornia or the Atlantic, but into the Gulf of Mexico. They returned to Canada with their news. Almost simultaneous with the exploration of Joliet and Marquette was the one of LaSalle, sail­ ing in the name of Louis XIV. After numerous' delays and misfortunes, LaSalle and his men set out in the dead of winter in 1681. They started down the Illinois and at the Mississippi they turned southward. They went past the mouth of the Missouri and the Ohio, and reached the mouth of the Arkansas. In February, 1682, at a point which was to become the future town of Napoleon, Ark., LaSalle raised a cross with the arms of France on it, right on the banks of the Mississippi. Joliet and Marquette's expedition ended on that same spot, and when dcSoto first sighted the river (over a eentury and a quarter earlier) he sighted it from there also, Twain notes. From that point LaSalle was able to see the river bmpty into the Giilf 6f Continued on Page 29 �mlr^ -«*.*.#• tM*if -»#•- r-.j"./.*. •*-1 ^ > S-'' "• '. " 4, - I -J Sternwheeler City of l^emphis paddles down the river, circa 1870. Continued from Page 28 Mexico, and he proved conclusively what Joliet and Marquette had earlier theorized. It was not until the beginning of the 19th cen­ tury however that the river became a vehicle for anything even remotely resembling- a regular commerce. Here's how Mark Twain describes the first real transportation on the river, and the type of men working on it: "The river's earliest commerce was in great barges—keelboats, broadhorns. They floated and sailed from the upper rivers to New Orleans, changed cargoes there, and were tediously warped and poled back by hand. A voyage down and back sometimes occupied nine months." "In time this commerce increased until it gave employment to hordes of rough and hardy men; rude, uneducated, brave, suffer­ ing terrific hardships with sailorlike stoicism; . heavy drinkers, coarse frolickers in moral sties like the Natchez-under-the-hill of that day, heavy fighters, reckless fellows, every one .. . yet, in the main, honest, trustworthy, faithful to promises and duty, and often picturesquely magnanimous." Before long the steamboat made its appear­ ance. For the first decade or two the keelboats were used for downstream business to New Orleans, while the steamboats carried cargo up­ stream. But after some time the steamboats increased so much (in number and speed) that they took over the entire commerce. Keelboating died, and the keelboatman became a deckhand, or a mate or pilot on the steamer. In a colorful description by Twain, he tells of the type of boat which revolutionized water travel and commerce on the river: "She is long and sharp and trim and pretty; she has two, tall fancy-topped chimneys, with a gilded device of some kind swung between them; a fanciful pilothouse, all glass and 'gingerbread,' perched on top of the 'texas' deck behind them; the paddle-boxes are gorgeous with a picture or with gilded rays above the boat's name; the boiler deck, the hurricane deck and the texas deck are fenced and ornamented with clean white railings; there is a flag gallantly flying from the jack- staff. Some 60 years after steamboating began on the Mississippi, and about 30 years after its peak, it had died off considerably. The railroads killed steamboat passenger traffic (taking much less May 1974 Marquette and Joliet exploring the river in 1673. time), and the towing fleets took away much of the freight business by taking more loads at much less expense. The Mississippi itself has always been an im­ mensely wide, fast-flowing river with numerous snags, stumps, blind reefs and sandbars. And it's always had an incredible shifting channel, which re-located cities, changed boundaries and in gen­ eral created "geographic chaos." For example, in Twain's day, at Hard Times, La. the river was two miles west of the region it once occupied, so that the original site of that town was not in Louisiana, but on the other side of the river in the State of Mississippi. Just as hard to believe is the fact that almost all of the 1,300 miles of the Mississippi which LaSalle sailed down in 1682 was solid ground 200 years later. The river flowed to the right in some places, and to the left in others. Twain tells us. It has been over 400 years since deSoto set eyes on this remarkable river which flows the length of this nation from the Great Lakes down into the Gulf of Mexico. Since that time it has provided the American people with a means of transportation (for cargo and passengers), a capricious, forceful body of water which sometimes plays havoc with surrounding towns and countryside and a subject for seamen, authors and storytellers to pursue for as long as men inhabit this country'. The legendary Mark Twain on the deck of a ship. Page 29 �•' S •« >'»• ^^trr #•• •*» <• J4W «»WC*^ UW V»' In All Departments Upgrading - Key to Future Education is a never-ending process. We are always learning, whether it be through the informal route of the "school of hard knocks," or through the more formal avenue of a classroom set­ ting. Higher education is a great plus factor for anyone wishing to advance himself within hisxhosen profession or who desires simply to enrich his life by experiencing as many learning situa­ tions as possible. The Harry Lundeberg School has committed itself to providing Seafarers in the maritime industry with the knowl­ edge of modem approaches to shipping and keeping them up to date on inno­ vations within the deck, engine and steward departments; The Lundeberg School is committed to giving each and every Seafarer the opportunity to up­ grade himself and advance to Ae high­ est rating within his department, if he wishes. Today's world is so technically oriented, with a computer for almost any task, that a man working in the engine department must be on top of the situation at all times in order to perform his job competently. This ap­ plies not only to the QMED's, but to the wipers, who receive their training in the Lundeberg School's entry-rating program. For this reason, the Lundeberg School is in the process of constructing a console simulator in order to support the QMED courses and expose the candidate to all phases of the console he might encounter aboard ship. The console will teach the student "how to hanidle a modem engine room and how ^ lerifr ,A Dicssi I^'ngtnc fafMurine Dies^ei Bn^nenrs win <?. the Harry Lundeberg Scfu^j Regmremem for the bpme. ^aik those interested by Wfiting thepkeetor of Vocational JS^ucaiiofiiParryLun School of SeanuttishJp, St. County, Poim. md: f0o74. V , Polhwing is an outline of %^^e{ts the course will coverr']. - - a,, .What a . U , 5 i-Z A group of engine department Seafarers take advantage of one of the many courses offered at the SlU-IBU Upgrading Center at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Here, as part of a course in welding, bracing and cutting. Instructor Charlie Nalen (third from left) demonstrates proper way to light-off acetylene torch. to counteract an emergency situation. For the AB, the Lundeberg School is developing curriculum in addition to its established coiu-se of study that would enable an AB candidate to take over the helm of a ship under simulated conditions. This will prepare him to competently man the helm of any vessel afloat. Those persons upgrading to Third Cook or other positions within the Steward Department will be facing new technology such as radar ovens. In the Lundeberg Upgrading program, stu­ dents learn how to mn the galley aboard ship efficiently as well as tastefully. Upgrading not only extends into the vocational department of the Lunde­ berg School, but the academic depart­ ment as well. The General Equivalency Development program at HLS enables an individual to eam his diploma— whether for better job opportunities or personal satisfaction. This chance has been welcomed by many Upgraders, such as Bill Bellinger, 51, who recently gained his diploma after a little more than a month of study. Seafarer Bellinger was the 19th Upgrader to receive his diploma throu^ the Lundeberg School program. Just before entering the GED program. Brother Bellinger had received his full 'A' book through the Union's 'A' Se­ niority Upgrading program. Education is the key to a more qualified work force within the maritime industry as well as the SIU's foot inside the door in obtaining more and better contracts. And, the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is the door to the future. Lifeboat Course Any Seabirer wishing to take the Lifeboat course while upgrad­ ing at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., should indicate that fact on his application. Ike Seafarer will then be able to attend a Lifeboat course if one is available while he is at the SchooL Why Donate to SPAD? - f F % h' /v . ~ J' ^ . a* jp urcia^nKiii^t;^ • WVi Delayed Benefits r The followii^ members have had their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. Dennisop, E. F .. 234-60-8752 UIW Benson, G .. 381-54-7943 A&G VKo, F. .. 134-14-9223 A&G Jeanty,^1. ...............a'. .. 084-48-4142 UIW Puce,S....................... 460-58-8037 A&G Crahtree, R. 268-36-3740 UIW Kauffer, C UIW Ortiz, A. .. 095-18-6193 A&G Williams, S UIW Williamson, V. A&G Quinnonez, M. . . 088-40-2559 UIW Diaz, A..." A&G Rice, J. UIW Renski, J. A&G Sheldrake, P. . — A&G Reed, A . 031-07-1871 IBU Murray, M. ......... ,. ..264-88-3708 A&G : °382-20-74i:8 Southard, R. A&G Youi^j yVt .. 212-20-6272 A&G Seafarers Log Page 30 yV-- V. >• Seafarer Howard Ring, Jr. catches up on the latest developments in the im­ portant oil import quota bill as reported in the LOG when the Sea-Land McLean (Sea-land Service) arrived in the port of New York after a run to Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. Able Searnan Ring, who is a regular supporter ^of SPAD, said: "Our political activities are essential to our job security. SPAD 'made the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 possible, and SPAD will mean more ships and cargo which means more jobs for all of us in the SlU." - •\.t �V ^^ -J - ^ " J -S'- 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Deck Department Upgrading Qoartcrmaster Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters __ Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months sealtime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or, 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have thfte months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) I I I I I Name. (Last) I I Address. (Street) I FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No r^uirements.^ Electrician, Reoperation, Pumpman, Deck Engiiieer, Jnnior Engineer, Machinist or Boilennaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) (City) -Telephone. (Area Code) Seniority. I Social Security #. j HLS Graduate: Yes • No • I Dates Available For Training I II Am Interested In: • • • • QMED—any rating -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ^^ STEWARD ENGINE DECK 1. No requirements. 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. (Zip) (State) j Port and Date Issued. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (yriio holds an engine rating such as FOWT) Welding •Age. (Middle) (First) Book Number. ' ',i.. Be able to, pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more ' than 20/ICK)—26/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six monthsjseatime in engine department as wiper. 1. Must have rating (or successfully .passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the" following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff UPGRADING APPLICATION AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • • • • • • QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk. Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ! RECORD OF SEATIME —^ (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING DATE OF DATE OF SHIP HELD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE LNG/LPG Piogiam 1. P-nginft personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Cook and Baker I I I PORT I [ SIGNATUREI 1 I -DATE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; Mayiim, Page 31 �voi.'xxx^f.,Ncj: i'; -v.i -r . (• •[.w.-<5--r-.'-./r. ' : •'- • •^^..=;.-v.-''!..' ri its LJy:§:ilg0: '' Ii>-' , fi!V,N-.' • •:-^S^•^•^-••.• \'''-V' 1 i' i' -" • i-^. • . •; :i:- '; • • , ' iV, *'' . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OIL IMPORT BILL PASSED BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEAFARERS TO RECEIVE WAGE BOOST SIU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GIVES FIVE $10,000 GRANTS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL ENTRY-RATING TRAINING SHIPPING, GUARANTEES JOB SECURITY FOR ALL SEAFARERS LOCAL 621 OF URW CONTINUES 14-MONTH STRIKE IN CALIFORNIA SEATRAIN DISCONTINUES HAWAII, GUAM SERVICE BOSUN 'BILLY' BURKE AT AGE 49 BENJAMIN SCHWARTZ PASSES AWAY UIW MEMBERS RATIFY CONTRACT WITH SEATRAIN TENTH CLASS GRADUATES TELLING IT LIKE IT IS BOGGS - OUTSTANDING CITIZEN MARINE FIREMEN'S PRESIDENT RETIRES TWO MORE SEAFARERS ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL GOALS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS FROM THE GULF TO JAPAN, THE SUGAR ISLANDER DELIVERS HER CARGO OVERSEAS ARCTIC ON THE AFRICAN RUN SEAFARER PERRY SEES GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS MOVIE 'THE SEAFARERS' DIRECTED BY KUBRICK SIU BLOOD BANK SERVES MEMBERS AND FAMILIES A SOUND INVESTMENT FIREFIGHTING FOR YOUR SAFETY MEMBERSHIP MEETING, N.Y. 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I ! i 5 it i* J ,i �'Energy Transportation Security Act of J974' Committee Approves Bill to Import Oil on U.S. Ships WASHINGTON—The House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee has voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation that would require at least 20 percent of U.S. petroleum imports to be shipped on U.S.-flag ships. The full merchant marine committee acted on the bill (H.R. 8193) on Apr. 9, after it had been approved 13 to 3 by the merchant marine subcommittee on Mar. 27. This action of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee now dears the legislation for con­ sideration by the House of Repre­ sentatives. An amendment submitted in the sub­ committee by Subcommittee Chairman Frank M. Clark (D-Pa.) named the bill "Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." At the full Committee meeting on the legislation, Committee Chairman Leonor K. Sullivan (DMo.) stated that with most other maritime nations "insisting on cargo preference" it is about time that the U.S. did likewise. Opposition to the legislation was voiced in both the subcommittee and full Committee considerations by Rep­ resentative Pierre duPont (R-Del.). At the full Committee meeting, several of the Committee members expressed strong disagreement with duPont's po­ sition. Representative Don Young (RAlaska) noted that the bill contained a number of important factors among which were the provisions that the bill would expedite environmental safe­ guards and also enable the U.S. to con­ trol "at least a percentage" of its oil imports. In the full Committee, Representa­ tive Joel Pritchard (R-Wash.) stated that testimony received by the Commit­ tee showed that the cost of fuel would not increase if U.S.-flag ships were al­ lotted a percentage of the oil imports. Both Democratic and Republican members of the Committee favored adoption of the legislation on the grounds that it would help the U.S. bal­ ance of payments position, increase employment for American seamen and other maritime workers and would serve the national security interest. The Committee felt strongly that the continued double depen­ dence of the U.S., not only on for­ eign produced oil, hut on foreignflag ships to bring it into this coun­ try, is dangerous. The Committee is now preparing its report on the legislation. The require­ ment of 20 percent of petroleum im­ ports to be shipped on U.S.-flag vessels would be increased to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and 30 percent on July 1, 1977. In the event that suflBcient U.S. ton­ nage is not available to handle the cargo "at fair and reasonable rates," the Sec­ retary of Commerce could waive the requirement. A similar bill was introduced in the Senate and is awaiting action by that body's Commerce Committee. During the hearings on the measure in the House, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall urged Congress to act "speedily and favorably" in the national interest. "America's need for such legislation is greater than ever before," Hall said. "Current national and international events make it imperative that this energy transportation legislation be quickly enacted," Hall told the com­ mittee. The SIU official attacked the oil companies as the "principle opponents" of the bill because of their interest in continuing to use foreign-ffag shipping as a "most effective tax shelter." House,Senate Ready to Meet on Pension Bill WASHINGTON — With the ap­ pointment last week of House mem­ bers to a House-Senate conference committee, the way has been paved for a resolution of the differences between the House and Senate versions of the federal pension bill. It is expected that the conference committee will begin dealing with the substance of the pension bill the latter part of this montL The House version of the pension bill was passed on Feb. 28 of this year. It differs in some respects from the bill passed in the Senate on Sept. 19, 1973. Both the House and Senate versions contain provisions which are designed to protect American workers covered by pension plans against the loss of earned benefits. The bills also provide standards for participation, vesting and funding. Under terms of the proposed legisla­ tion a Pension Benefit Guarantee cor­ poration would be created to provide reinsurance against the loss of pensions in the event companies go bankrupt. There are differences of these provi­ sions in the Senate and House versions. SIU representatives are continuing to work with congressmen and senators and their staffs to make sure that the final pension bill will be of maximum benefit to Seafarers, and will in no way endanger the present healthy and actuarily-sound SIU pension program. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Political Action and Job Security Paul HaU ;• ^1)1 !•-' rpHE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL X of the American-flag merchant fleet and the job security of our membership requires our constant vigilance and unit­ ed effort on the legislative front in Wash­ ington. This year is a critical time for our Union, the maritime industry and our nation. We are locked in an all-out fight with the giant oil and grain lobbies to preserve the victories we have won and to move ahead to make certain that this Union, this industry and this nation does not have to depend upon the selfish in­ terests of foreign nations or this country's multi-nation conglomerates. Three years ago we won a long and hard battle to achieve the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 which brought the promise of a revitalization of the Ameri­ can merchant marine. This was the promise of more jobs for Seafarers, ship­ builders and thousands of other Ameri­ can workers. It also brought the promise of a more favorable balance of payment to this nation. As a direct result of this Act, American shipbuilders launched more vessels in 1973 than in any peace­ time year since 1921. But the battle to maintain what we have achieved, and to move forward to insure the American-flag merchant fleet and the job security of this membership, requires our constant attention in Wash­ ington. On the one hand we are engaged in an important legislative effort to secure more cargo for American ships. At the same time we are locked in a continuing struggle with the oil and grain lobbies, the state department and the agricultural department — together with American operators of foreign-flag fleets — who are dead set on destroying the Jones Act protection of our coastwise shipping. This month we were successful in getting the oil import quota bill—known as the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 — reported favorably out of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee. More than 225 Con­ gressmen have already endorsed this measure, which will require that 30 per­ cent of our petroleum imports be carried on American ships by 1977, and this of, course would not only provide jobs for American workers but also strengthen our national security. We are confident that this bill will be carried in the House, but the fight is far from over. We must continue to work for Senate approval and the signature of the President. Implementation of the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act, also known as the oil import quota bill, and preserva­ tion of the Jones Act are our two fore­ most battles today. And the foes we are up against are strong, tough ones. They no longer bust heads as in the early days of the labor movement's struggle. (See story on back page.) But though less violent, they are potentially more devastating. They use their monetary funds to get what they want. And what the giant oil and grain firms want, is in complete op­ position to what Seafarers need and want. Our enemies would not think twice about eliminating our jobs. That is why we must fight for our job security; and fight our foes on their own ground and with their own tools. That is why SPAD is our lifeline to the future; Change of iaddress cards on form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn^ N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 4. April 1974. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Hall is Keynote Speaker IBU of Pacific Holds Third Annual Convention The IBU of the Pacific, an affiliate of the SIUNA, held its Third Annual Con­ vention late last month in Seattle, Wash, with delegates from the six districts of the Pacific IBU—the Southern Cali­ fornia, Puget Sound, Alaska, Hawaii, San Francisco, and Columbia River Re­ gions—in attendance. IBU President Merle Adlum, also an SIUNA vice president, served as chair­ man of the proceedings. SIU President Paul Hall was keynote speaker at the Convention. In one of the major orders of busi­ ness at the Convention, the delegates proposed a merger with the IBU of the Atlantic, which if accomplished would make the joint IBU the single largest maritime union in the ngition. The Atlantic IBU had made a similar proposal at their Fourth Quadrennial Convention in Washington, D.C. last November. In this regard. International Presi­ dent Hall designated Merle Adlum as coordinator of all operations concern­ ing the merger. The proposed merger, of course, would be subject to the approval of the IBU membership. JBU President Adlum said of the proposed merger that "changing condi­ tions in the maritime world are making coordinated effort and closer coopera­ tion between the unions a practical necessity." During IBU of the Pacific Convention held in Seattle, Wash, last month, SIU President Paul Hall (center) talks with Merle Adlum (right), president of the SlUNA-affiliated IBU, and Rep. Joel Pritchard (R-Wash.) who is a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. In his address to the Convention, fic brought on by the Alaska Pipeline. President Hall praised the IBU for its To ensure this continued growth, accomplishments in achieving full em­ Hall emphasized the importance of pre­ ployment and strong job security for its serving the integrity of the Jones Act, members, and predicted that the IBU which protects all American domestic would continue to grow and thrive due shipping, including deep sea and tug to huge increases in tug and barge traf­ and barge traffic. Noting the many recent attempts by the big oil lobbies to breach provisions of the Jones Act, President Hall stated that "the oil interests are hammering at the gates to take away your job rights. They would like nothing better than to breach the Jones Act and bring in Pan­ amanian, Liberian or Just about any sort of runaway-flag to do the work that rightfully belongs to our American ships and men." He stated that the SIUNA's legisla­ tive staff in Washington, D.C. was on constant alert against these attacks, and would actively oppose any such attempt with all available resources. President Hall also noted the vital importance of engaging in political ac­ tivities to protect jobs and job security for the future. He stated that too many times in the past, victories achieved during long strikes "were wiped out by one stroke of the legislative pen." He strongly encouraged the IBU's continued work in the legislative area, and affirmed that "your participation in the political arena has been and will be of tremendous benefit to the IBU and the members it serves." Hall also emphasized the need for cooperation between inland vessels and deep sea ships especially in the Northwest where the Alaskan Pipeline will create a massive movement of cargo in the near future. Conference Reviews Maritime Programs and Policies Representatives of various segments of the maritime industry participated in a two-day conference sponsored by the Maritime Administration as the first step in a study of the effectiveness of existing maritime legislation. SIU President Paul Hall par­ ticipated in the conference which was held in Roslyn, Va. on Mar. 18 and 19. In calling the conference, As­ sistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell said that "President Nixon's new maritime program embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has now been in effect for almost three and one-half years," and that "very significant progress had been made during this period toward revitalizing American shipping." Blackwell added that it was ap­ propriate at this time to conduct an in-depth study of current maritime legislation to consider "all reasonable alternatives" for more effective ways to rebuild the merchant marine. The conference participants came from the areas of ship operations, ship­ building, labor, lending institutions and consulting areas. Discussions centered on policy objectives which had been set fortb by the Maritime Administra­ tion. With the primary objective being to develop a merchant ma­ rine that would provide for luitional security and for the develo[Hnent of commerce. Dis­ cussed also were a whole range of objectives in the shipbuilding area, sbip operations, port development and deep water ports, and other national objectives involving pol­ lution and abatement and energy conservation. The conference participants also considered a broad range of alterna- April 1974 lives to existing policy on which there was considerable debate. SIU President Paul Hall emphasized the advances which had been made for the U.S. merchant marine under the Nixon Maritime Program and the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. He credited the Maritime Administration and its personnel with having performed an effective job in implementing the Act and assisting the industry to progress. Hall said, however, the 1970 Act "Is not the total answer" to the problems of the merchant ma­ rine, that it is necessary to develop extreme flexibility and he empha­ sized the necessity for the "pil­ ing of all the talent" within the industry to meet the challenges and problems that lie ahead. The SIU President cited what he re­ garded as a number of vital objectives for consideration in planning future maritime policy: • Definition and establishment of a national cargo policy. • Full utilization of commercial ships in the carriage of all govern­ ment cargoes and the elimination of encroachment by the military in transporting cargoes that could be carried by the private sector. • Development of a maritime trans­ portation policy for the non-con­ tiguous trades. V. .) • Consolidation under the Maritime Administration of all maritime policies and regulations admin­ istered by other agencies and departments. A draft report of the conference de­ liberations, prepared by Booze-Allen andHamilton, Inc., a research and con­ sultant organization which handled the conference for the Maritime Admin­ istration, is to be ready in September. The SIU, along with other participants, will review the report and make further comments and recommendations. Navy Takes Over Falcon Tankers The Navy has succeeded in expand­ ing its Military Sealift Command opera­ tions and damaging the nation's com­ mercial shipping industry by taking over four SlU-contracted Falcon tank­ ers and replacing the crews with civil service employees. The SIU, which has been fighting the Navy take-over for months, was able to bring the matter before a labor arbitra­ tor, contending that Falcon had vio­ lated Article six. Section one of the tanker agreement which states that prior to the disposal of any vessel, the company must give the Union 90 days notice. The arbitrator. Prof. Christensen, a Labor Law professor at New York Uni­ versity, held a full-day hearing last month. Although he refused to issue an injunction to delay the take-over for 90 days—an injunction which the SIU was seeking—he did order the company to "treat all the people as if they were on your payroll for 90 days after" the date the Union was notified, which was Mar. 13. This means that each crewmember of the four Falcon ships will be paid for 90 days after Mar. 13, even if the MSG has already replaced the SIU crew. The company also will continue to make contributions to the welfare and pen­ sion plans. The four ships are the Falcon Lady, Falcon Duchess, Falcon Countess and the Falcon Princess. SIU President Paul Hall, in a Janu­ ary letter to Secretary of the Navy John W. Warner, wrote that the MSG take­ overs would establish a precedent "that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately owned and operated U.S. merchant marine. This would be particularly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promote development of a competitive private American ship­ ping industry." At the final pay-off of the Falcon Princess before the MSG take-over ear­ lier this month in Bayonne, N.J. many of the crewmembers were angry and disappointed by the change-over. Recertified Bosun Red Gooper said. "The best way to stop these people from future take-overs is through the courts. I hate losing these ships because they are a pleasure to work and we work well on them. Our performance record is terrific, so I can see no other reason, except selfishness on the Navy's part, for these take-overs." J. T. Spivey, Jr., who sails as baker said, "It's a dirty shame what the Navy is doing to private industry. The Navy is playing politics in this t^e-over and as far as I can see will continue to do it in the future unless we stop them." Able-Seaman Mitchell Lemieux had high praise for the crew and stated "we operate these vessels without a flaw. The Navy is dead wrong in these take­ overs. It's just unfair." The crew on the Falcon Princess left the ship in excellent condition when they departed, in the finest tradition of the SIU. And in a final display of solidarity, and to help fight any future attempts at government intrusion in the private shipping sector, virtually every crew-member made a $20 donation to SPAD before leaving the ship. Page 3 l:i « i f. < ' r:ii il f' ' �Strike Ends SlU of Canada Gets Best Contract Ever J- The SIU of Canada reached the best contract settlement in its history with the Canadian Lake Carriers Associa­ tion earlier this month and brought to an end the two-week long strike that had tied up Canadian shipping on the Great Lakes and idled some 268 ships operated by 17 firms. The new two-year agreement calls for a 10 percent wage increase this year, and another increase of 12 percent next year. The union also obtained one of its major demands which was the reduc­ tion of the work week from 56 to 40 hours. Under the terms of the pact the men are guaranteed 34 hours of over­ time a month to compensate for the re­ duction of the work week. The new contract was overwhelm­ ingly ratified by union members in their headquarters at Montreal and at the seven different out ports. The final vote was 1,027 for ratification, 414 against. The union also will receive increases in its pension and welfare plans. The companies will contribute one percent of a seamen's gross salary this year, and three percent next year. The Seafarers do not contribute to the plan them­ selves. The companies will also con­ tribute 60 cents a day per man to the union's welfare plan. The companies will make contribu­ tions to a hiring hall fund which will be used for the upkeep of the hiring halls, and to a school program which union officials hope will become like the Harry Lundeberg School but on a smaller scale. One provision of the contract that the union considered very important is the "manning clause." This states that the companies cannot reduce crews on their ships, due to technological ad­ vances, without first negotiating with the union. The excellent terms which the union obtained shows how it has been able to re-emerge to a top position in the Cana­ dian labor movement only seven years after the Canadian government relinquisned the trusteeship it held over the union. This trusteeship, which affected all Canadian maritime unions, was a result of the famous Canadian beef of the early 1960's. At the end of the 1961 shipping sea­ son Upper Lakes Shipping, Ltd., a sub­ sidiary of the Norris Grain Co., refused to negotiate a new contract with the SIU of Canada as the old one was about to expire. Instead, Upper Lakes 'locked out" some 300 SIU crewmembers and re­ cruited scab crews from a "paper union" called the Canadian Maritime Union, which up until that time was neither a formal organization nor had members. Subsequently the Canadian govern­ ment appointed a Commissioner to in­ vestigate the dispute and to resolve the issues which had begun to affect Can­ ada's entire maritime industry. After 107 days of hearings Superior Court Justice T. G. Norris, who had been appointed Commissioner by the Canadian Minister of Labor, issued a 318-page report in July, 1963 which recommended the placement of all Ca­ nadian maritime unions under govern­ ment trusteeship. The SIU, with strong backing from the AFL-CIO, vehemently opposed the proposal, but in October of that year the Canadian Parliament passed the "Maritime Transportation Unions Trustees Act" setting-up a three-man government trusteeship with the powers to: • Recommend constitutional changes, and to remove, suspend and appoint all officers and employees • Form "advisory councils of sea­ men and their representatives and joint advisory councils of seamen and ship­ owners .. • Designate and advise bargaining committees • Handle all finances and property. Only welfare and pension funds held by insurance or trust companies would be exempted • Search and seize all books and rec­ ords "if necessary by force, and by day or night, any place .. The trusteeship lasted for four years, imtil 1967 when the unions and officials were again permitted to "run their own ship." In the space of seven years the union has regained a solid position of prominence and has now concluded its best contract ever. SIU of Canada President Roman Gralewicz visits picket line at Montreal harbor last month as a strike against the Canadian Lake Carriers Association began after negotiations between the groups broke down. Montreal members of the SIU ratify the new two-year contract which includes 10 and 12 percent wage increases, a 40-hour week and guaranteed overtime. ••i I 5s? Canadian Federal Labor Minister John Munro (left), and Roman Gralewicz announce settlement of strike on .Apr. 1. Gralewicz termed the new contract the "best the union ever got." Page 4 Happy members of the SIU negotiating team after agreement was reached. Left to right are President Gralewicz; Lloyd Langill; Vice-president John Royce; John Hughes; Secretary-Treasurer Roger Desjardins, and Robert McArthur. Seafarers Log �L NMC Notes Progress on Industry Problems WASHINGTON — The importance of the role played by the National Mari­ time Coimcil in promoting increased use of American-flag ships was high­ lighted at its recent Board of Governors quarterly meeting. The National Maritime Council meeting, held here April 2, indicated that the Council was making progress on all fronts in behalf of the maritime industry. House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Leonor K. Sullivan sat in at the meeting as an observer. In remarks to the Council's Board of Gov­ ernors, Congresswoman Sullivan stressed the urgency of unified ac­ tion hy all elements within mari­ time and pointed out that the activities of the National Mari­ time Council were healthy and en­ couraging. The Board of Governors of the Coun­ cil consists of representatives from all segments of the maritime industry— management and labor in shipbuilding and ship operations, meeting under the sponsorship of the Maritime Adminis­ tration. SIU President Paul Hall, a member of the National Maritime Council's Board of Governors and its Executive Committee, also heads the Council's Public Relations and Advertising Com­ mittee. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell described some of the successes being registered for American shipping as a result of the implementation of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. He also noted several encouraging signs of in­ creasing American-flag shipping activ­ ity. For the first time representatives of shippers on the East and West coasts attended the National Maritime Coun­ cil session. In his report to the meeting as Chair­ man of the NMC Public Relations and Advertising Committee, SIU President Paul Hall said that as a result of the Council's activities in the brief period of its existence there are definite signs of improvement in the state of the in­ dustry's condition. He pointed out that NMC is proving to be a most valuable forum for the exchange of views be­ tween all segments of the industry and for the development of coordinated ef­ forts to win acceptance by shippers of American-flag vessels as an efficient medium for the transportation of their goods. From the results of the Council's ac­ tivities both nationally and regionally, the strong feeling of all participants is that the Council is serving the needs of all who are engaged in the maritime in­ dustry, both on the management and labor sides. The contribution the Council is mak­ ing to the improvement of the industry is evidenced by the fact that slowly but effectively the Council is bringing the story of the American merchant marine to the American business community which imports and exports goods into and out of the United States. As a re­ sult, more and more companies are be­ ginning to use American-flag vessels to ship their goods. One of the underlying reasons for the success of the program is the increasing stability of the American industry which is regarded as a prime factor in its ability to compete with foreign-flag shipping. The SIU Files Charges Against Sabine Tactics The SIU has filed a series of charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Sabme Tankers and Transportation Co. for many alleged illegal actions taken by the company to influence the outcome of the recent NLRB Certification Election. The elec­ tion was conducted to determine which union—the SIU, the NMU or the Sabine Independent Seamen's Associ­ ation—would be the employees' bar­ gaining agent with the company. Weisberger, Other Officers Re-elected by SUP Members Morris Weisberger, executive vice president of the SIUNA, was re-elected to serve a twelfth term as SecretaryTreasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in a two-month secret election that ended Jan. 31. Weisberger has held the SUP's top post since 1957 when he succeeded the late Harry Lundeberg. The SUP membership unanimously approved the results of the 2,036 votes cast at regular meetings held at SUP headquarters in San Francisco and branches on Feb. 19. Also re-elected at SUP headquarters were: Jack Dwyer, assistant secretarytreasurer; C. P. Shanahan, first patrol­ man; Jim Dimitratos, second patrol­ man; Bill Berger, third patrolman; Paul Dempste, tanker patrolman. Re-elected as port agents were: Ed Coester, Seattle; Jim Dooley, Portland; Gordon (Blackie) Ellis, Wilmington; Bill Armstrong, New York; Charles Russo, Honolulu, and Henry Johansen, New Orleans. Re-elected as patrolmen were: John Battles, Seattle; Bill Smith, Portland; Ray Murphy, Wilmington; Ronald (Whitey) Young, New York. Two propositions which appeared on the ballot were approved by well over the two-thirds majority required for adoption and went into effect last month. One is an amendment to the Consti­ tution providing for the apportionment of work among other officers when a vacancy occurs between elections. The other proposal dealt with relief trips and became part of the Shipping Rules. The SIU was defeated in the election by a narrow margin of only nine votes. The tally was 91 for the companydominated SISA, 82 for the SIU, and no votes for the NMU. Among the charges brought, the SIU contends that on many occasions during NLRB-sanctioned meetings aboard Sabine ships between SIU Rep­ resentatives and the unlicensed crews, company officials, guards, and hcensed officers were present, thereby creating uneasiness among the crew and unduly intimidating them against the SIU. The SIU also charges that Sabine held back mail from their ships which contained SIU literature while deliver­ ing only company mail and SISA ma­ terials. In addition, the SIU has entered evi­ dence that company officials and other Sabine sympathizers deliberately mis­ led the unlicensed seamen as to the SlU's Shipping Rules and fringe bene­ fits. The SIU also states that Sabine em­ ployees who supported the SIU were harassed and that one crewmember was actually fired for his support of the SIU. We are convinced that the violations seriously affected the outcome of the election, causing the SIU to lose many votes it otherwise would have gotten. For these reasons, the SIU has pe­ titioned the NLRB to overturn the election's results and, either recognize the SIU as the legal bargaining agent for Sabine's unlicensed seamen, or simply schedule a new election for sometime in the future. The NLRB is presently investigating the charges but no definitive action has as yet been taken. The SIU is confident that the NLRB wiU rule in its favor, for the Labor Board three years ago ordered new elections because of similar Sabine tactics. In the interest of the maritime indus­ try and the American labor movement as a whole, the SIU will continue its fight to organize Sabine. FMC Moves The Federal Maritime Commis­ sion in Washington has moved its office, the third time the agency has moved since it was split from the Maritime Administration in the eariy 1960's. Their new location now is the top four floors at 1100 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. (20573). ; -^t; Lundeberg School Hosts Frontlash Training Institute The Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in Piney Point, Md. last month hosted the Frontlash Training Institute which brought together some 90 peo­ ple to discuss a youth-labor alliance for the 1974 election year. The nine-day session ran from Apr. 5 through Apr. 13 and featured some 15 leading labor and political analysts. Seventy-five men and women from con­ gressional districts in 30 states partici­ pated in the program. The main purpose of the Frontlash Institute's program was to provide the skills, knowledge and commitment nec­ essary to organize! "register-and-vote" drives for 1974 on the participants' school campuses and in their unions. Some of the speakers from labor were: Albert Shanker, president of the United Federation of Teachers; Gus Tyler, assistant president of the Inter­ national Ladies' Garment Workers Union; William DuChessi, secretarytreasurer of the Textile Workers Union of America; Sam Fishnian, Michigan Director of the United Auto Workers' April 1974 Community Action Program; SIU Pres­ ident Paul Hall, and Bob Georgine, secretary-treasurer of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO. "It is the young who fight and die," SIU President Paul Hall told the Front­ lash Institute Apr. 11. "But, the young should not always be called on to fight, they should be encouraged to par- V't ticipate in creating a situation where fighting is not necessary." Hall told the Youth Labor Confer­ ence held at the Harry Lundeberg School that, "One of the great things today is that young people are question­ ing more." t •lil Pointing to the Frontlash partici­ pants, Hall said "You are the shock troops of the so-called liberal section, you made the difference in quite a few instances." SIU President Paul Hall was one of the main speakers during the Frontlash Training Institute program held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship In PIney Point, Md. from Apr. 5 to 13. Seated Is Charlotte Roe, Executive Director of Frontlash. Reviewing politically the SIU and labor groups in the United States, Hall commented that although the labor movement of today has demonstrated the capability of winning a political victory, it has not yet moved towards the legi-Jative achievement. Also featured in the Frontlash pro­ gram were small group discussions, films and reading materials—all de­ signed to inform the participants about the role of the trade union movement in American politics and the importance of creating a youth-labor alliance. Page 5 t I il I ••i V �IB ^suns kecertmcation Pro^iitt I i '!, ^' i:t'f ' y •I George A. Biirch Seafarer George Burch has been a member of the SIU since April 1939 when he joined the Union in New Or­ leans. He has been sailing as bosun since 1943. Seafarer Burch lives in Tickfaw. La. with his wife Velma and ships out of the port of New Orleans. I've been a member of the SIU for quite a number of years, but I have just recently learned a lot about otir Union both at Piney Point and at Union head­ quarters. One very important thing I learned is that vi'e don't have to love each other; we don't even have to like each other—but one thing for sure is that we have to work together and stick together to protect our job security. All of my questions were answered and I saw every operation of our Union. What I learned will help mc in ship­ board meetings, to make our meetings more interesting and to be able to pass on the knowledge and understanding I have gained during these two months. I only wish every member could come and see for themselves because I'm sure we would then all have a better understanding of our problems and how to cope with them. •( 1 Perry Konis Seafarer Perry Konis joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 and has been sailing as bosun since 1964. A native of Greece, he now lives with his wife Efi in New York. Seafarer Konis has been around boats since he was 12 when he worked with his grand­ father who owned two fishing vessels in Greece. He now ships out of New York. This program has taught me a great deal about our Union and the maritime industry, including the importance of our many training programs at Piney Point to prepare our members and the young men coming into the industry for the ships of the future. I also now understand better about SPAD and how it works. I think every member of the SIU should participate through SPAD in our political fights with the giant oil companies who are go­ ing against the American seaman and against all U.S.-flag ships. We must have the power to fight them and the only way to fight the oil giants is through political channels and this means SPAD. SPAD means job security. Page 6 'iv' iteBOSUNS PROGRAM Is providing our in a Itey^ aboard our contracted ships with the tools fcwr efitecdive leaden^. ^ tools are an understanding of the prob­ lems that we face in our industry and what we as a Union are doing to solve these problems. If wlO be the continued unity of our membership that will insure that we will foe successful in our battles in Washington for more ships, more cargo and job security. And it will foe the knowledge and understanding of our recertified bosuns that will provide the leadership aboard ship to keep our unify intact. We are moving ahead in many areas and although we have been under constant attack on many fronts we are confident of the future of our Union, our industry and the job security of our membership. Much of our confi­ dence is based on the leadership that has already been asserted by the more than 80 bosuns who have completed the recertification program. At meet­ ings aboard oirr ships throughout the world, the SnLFs recertified bosuns are passing on to our membership their knowledge and understanding of our Union and our industry and the need for continued membership par­ ticipation through discussions at meetings both at sea and ashore—^and throirgh full support of our legislative activities in Washington by con- ^ tributimis to SPAD. On these ^o pages, have completed the nintlti class in the R^nns R^ertification Prograin comment on what the pro| has meaht to Ward M. Wallace Seafarer Ward Wallace, who has been a member of the SIU for 28 years, lives with his wife Helen in Daytona Beach, Fla. and sails out of the port of Jack­ sonville. He has been sailing as bosun .nnce 1950. Seafarer Wallace worked at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1968-69 and said that he was "proud to have played a part in build­ ing the school." I've been with the SIU for quite a few years, but until this Recertification Program I was in the dark on a lot of issues. I knew about SPAD, but I never really understood how it was used. Dur­ ing my visit to Transportation Institute in Washington I gained more knowledge of our Union's struggle to maintain our strength and job security than if I had just read about it for years. I only wish that every member could spend time in a program like this be­ cause I am sure it would add to their understanding and to the strength and unity of our Union. William J. Meehan Seafarer William Meehan has been sailing with the SIU since 1957 and has shipped as bosun for more than five years. He served with the U.S. Army, from 1941 to 1945. Born in New Or­ leans, Seafarer Meehan now makes his home in Norfolk with his wife, Helen. The Bosun Recertification Program is one of the best and most important of our training and educational pro­ grams. I learned a great deal both at Piney Point and at Union headquarters. Anything we' asked was answered will­ ingly and clearly as possible. ITie trip to Transportation Institute was a great eye-opener. I feel that each member should have the chance to see our Union's operation there on the leg­ islative front. Then they would under­ stand why SPAD is so important to our welfare. The whole program was an eye open­ ing experience for me and I only hope I can pass on what 1 learned to the brothers aboard our ships. Correction Raymond W. Hodges Stanley Bojko The photos of Recertified Bosuns Stanley Bojko and Raymond W. Hodges were inadvertently transposed in the March SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG regrets the error. David H. Berger Seafarer David Berger joined the SIU in Norfolk in 1944 and began sailing as bosun in 1945. He took part in the New York City welfare department beef in 1965 and attended an SIU Educational Conference in Piney Point in 1971. Sea­ farer Berger lives in West Chesapeake, Va. with his wife Sylvia and ships out of the port of Norfolk. My impression of the Bosuns Recer­ tification Program is that it is very edu­ cational and, for the record, I will state that it should be a must for all SIU bosuns. In fact I think all key ratings in all three departments should have the op­ portunity to attend a similar program, and that all SIU members should also have an opportunity to learn more about their Union and how it operates. Piney Point with its various training programs has to be seen to be believed. You have to see and understand the necessity of training to realize the im­ portance of training not only the young future members of our Union but the older Seafarers as well. This is the strength and the future of our Union and the job security of our membership. Peter D. Sheldrake Seafarer Peter Sheldrake has been sailing with the SIU for 23 years and ships out of the port of Houston. Born in England he now lives in Houston. Seafarer Sheldrake has been sailing as bosun since 1966. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1948. After sailing 34 years aboard Eng­ lish, Dutch and American ships, 1 am really thankful to participate in this program and see the great strides our Union has made over the years while other maritime uniuns have been stand­ ing still. 1 spent three months aboard a British School Training Ship and I can assure you that the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point is one of the best things that has happened to our Union and bur industry in bringing in qualified young men to our Union and industry. While I was in Washington I saw the large amount of work and time our Union puts into political activity which is vital to the security of our Union and the livelihood of our membership, and why SPAD is so important. Seafarers Log �Following are names and home ports of the 82 Seafarers who 'lUtydk successfully completed the Bosuns Recertification Program, Hnmion B. Butts, Houston James B. Dixon, Mobile Sven £. Jansson, New York , Jacob J. Levin, Baltimore Ewing A. Ribn, New Oriieiuiiii William C. Riley Seafarer William Riley joined the SIU in New Orleans in 1962 after sail­ ing with the Sailors Union of the Pacific since 1942. He has been sailing as bosun for three years. Seafarer Riley lives in San Francisco with his wife Isa­ bella. Married for 32 years, he has three married daughters and seven grand­ children. Having attended the Bosuns Recertification Program, I now have a whole new outlook. At first I was afraid this was going to be a brainwashing, but not so. I can truthfully say I had my eyes opened. I have gained a working knowl­ edge of our Union and the problems of our industry that I would not otherwise have. I have to give the Lundeberg School credit where credit is due. It is one of the finest educational plants I have ever seen. At Piney Point a member cannot only upgrade professionally but can also upgrade academically if he wants to— regardless of age or education. In Washington, I got an insight into what SPAD is really all about. You had better believe our picket lines are not on the waterfront any more, but they are in Washington where our SPAD dollars really count. Alfonso Arma^, Baltimore Jan J. Beye, New York Wflliam J. Clegg, New York Burt T. Hanbacl^ New York Robert J. Lasso, Puerto Rico Robert F. Mackert, Baltimore James Gorman, New York Jean Latapie, New Orleans Denis Manning, Seattle Walter Nash, New York Viekko Follanen, New Orleans Malcolm B. Woods, San Francisco David L. Dickinson, Mobile Calvain A. James, New York Stanley J. Jandora, New York James W. Parker, Houston James W. Puiiiam, San Francisco Sven Stockmarr, New York David BvAtkinson, Seattle Edgar Anderson, New York Donald J. Pressly, New Yoric Frank Teti, New Yoik foymond T. Layoine, Baltimore Karl Heilmra, Seattle Vernon Bryant, Tampa Alfred H. Anderson, Norfolk Stanley Bojko, San Francisco Albert E. Bonrgot, Mobile Julio D. Delgado, New York Joseph E. Leyal, Philadelphia Hans S. Lee, Seattle Tony J. Radich, New Orleans Perry Konis, New York Ward M. Wallace, Jacksonville William €. Riley, San Francisco David H. Berger, Norfolk George E. Annis, New Oileans Richard A. Ghristenberry, San Francisco Eugene B. Flowers, NevrYtnM Elbert Hogge, Baltimore WUiiam R. Kleimolb, Nevr York Alfonso Rivera, Puerto Rico James C. Baudoin, Houston Donato Giangiordano, Philadelphm Stephen Hbmka, New York Raymond J. Knoles, San Francisco Fred Olson, San Francisco Thomas L. Self, Baltimore Marion E. Beeching, Houston Walter G. But terton, Norfolk Donald Hicks, New York Morton J. Kemgood, Baltimore Gaetano Mattioli, New York Clyde E.Mmer, Seattle Edward Mohis, Jr., Mobile Ervin D. Moyd, Mobile Ovidio R. Rodriguez, New Yoik Richard K. Wardlaw, Houston Homer O. Workman, New Orleans, Charles fPAmico, Houstoii George Libby, New Orleans Albert Qrcmtmcr, San Francisco Elmer Bamhill, Houston Fred Cooper, Mpb^ Perry Greehyvobd, $eattfe Norman F. Bfc^vers, New Orleans'fl George Burke, New York Richard E. Darvillc, Houston Raymond^Ifodges, Baltimore i Leo J. lialti^ Wallace G. Perry, Jr., San Francisco Raymond Hodges, Mobile WlOiam J. Meehan, Norfolk Peter D. Sheldrake, Houston Vagn T. Nielsen, New York George A. Burch, New Orleans John W. Altsfatt, Houston . Raymond Hodges Seafarer Raymond Hodges has been sailing with the SIU for the past 20 years and has shipped as bosun since 1966. Born in Mobile, he now lives with his wife Willie Mae in Irvington, Ala. and ships out of the port of Mobile. In attending the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program at Piney Point and at Union Headquarters I have learned many things about our Union and its policies. The Transportation Institute in Washington was my biggest surprise. Seeing how our Union operates to con­ tinue our fight in Congress for laws to give us a bigger and better American merchant marine, and how our Union works to protect our job security by fighting off attacks on the Jones Act made me realize how important it is that all of us support SPAD. I have asked many questions about our Union, contract, constitution and benefits and every question has been answered for me. The many things I have learned will help me to explain our problems much better to our members on board our ships. .• )•, »' f' Vagn T. Nielsen Seafarer Vagn "Teddy" Nielsen who was born in Denmark joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962. He had previously sailed aboard Danish and Swedish ships. Now a citizen of the United States, Seafarer Nielsen lives in Brooklyn with his wife Wilma Rose. He completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in New York in 1964. I am glad I was able to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program. It has not only changed my mind on a lot of issues, but has equipped me to be a bet­ ter ship's chairman. What impressed me most was the willingness of all officials and staff to an­ swer any and all questions. Nothing was hidden or covered up. I also understand better now that our SPAD donations are getting us new types of ships all the time, and crews must be trained in their operation. In the old days simple on-the-job training was all right, but not today. Piney Point fills this need with very good teachers and a fine training program for young and old alike. April 1974 Tony J. Radich Seafarer Tony Radich has been sail­ ing with the SIU for nearly 27 years. He joined the Union in the port of Mobile. Seafarer Radich served two years in the Navy—from 1944 to 1946—and has sailed as bosun for 20 years. He at­ tended an SIU Educational Conference in Piney Point in 1971. He now lives in Biloxi, Miss. Now that this program is just about finished, 1 can say what is on my mind. Yes, I was one of them. I didn't want to go to the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram. Hell, what can they teach me? I thought I knew it all, but I was wrong. From not wanting to attend the pro­ gram, I can now say that I am glad I had this opportunity. I know it has helped me a lot. The best way to say this is to admit that I know a lot more about our Union and how it operates and I have a better understanding of why SPAD is important in our fight for job security. John W. Altstatt John "Blackie" Altstatt joined the SIU in 1943 in New York, and now sails out of the port of Houston. He lives in Seguin, Tex. with his wife Mau­ reen and his children Wayne, 13, and Bruce, II. Seafarer Altstatt took an ac­ tive part in the Isthmian beef in 1946. "Blackie" celebrated his 50th birthday in Piney Point while he was attending the Bosuns Recertification Program. Being like the average old-timer (I first shipped out of #3 Stone St. in 1943) I never had much faith in Piney Point, but I had never been there. Now, having almost finished the Bosuns Re­ certification Program, I can truly say to all of the old-timers if you have not been to Piney Point don't knock it until you go there and see for yourself the training programs they have for recruits and Seafarers of all ages. The school in Piney Point is one of the finest things that ever happened to the SIU. George E. Annis Seafarer George Annis joined the SIU in 1941 and has been sailing as bosun since 1953. He took an active part in the Isthmian beef in 1946-47 and also participated in the American Coal beef in 1954. He now sails out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Annis's last ship was the American Rice as bosun from January to November 1973. While participating in the Bosuns Re­ certification Program both at Piney Point and Union Headquarters, I gained a large amount of information and an in-depth imderstanding of our Union, its policies and its programs for the future. At Piney Point we learned all about the new modem ships, automation and other developments taking place in the maritime industry. Because of my informative trip to Transportation Institute in Washing­ ton, I am now more aware of the im­ portance of our political activity and the need for each and every member to donate to SPAD. The everyday associations with the other bosuns. Union officials and staff members has greatly impressed me, especially the willingness of all officials and staff in answering a!) my questions. Page 7 'HA SI ? • �•f--, , Financial Committee V- •x Vt i Hiadquartars Notas SS r i' J I <i I by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i -} i I • 'I I NEW CONSTRUCTION f. V ?• i = : • I • i: ^ : { \ A number of our contracted companies have new ships under construction or on order in American shipyards which will further insure the job security of our membership. Waterman Steamship Corp. has three LASH-type ships under construction which will be delivered this year. The Robert E. Lee is scheduled for delivery in June and the Stonewall Jackson and the Sam Houston are both scheduled for delivery in July. This company has also filed requests with the Maritime Subsidiy Board to operate four 80,000 dwt OBO vessels to be delivered in 1977. Cities Service has applied for construction subsidies to build two 265,000ton tankers, and Maritime Overseas has signed a contract to build four 89,000 dwt tankers. Westchester Shipping Co., which has already put into service the Ultramar and the Ultrasea, has eight more vessels under construction. The Golden Dolphin will be crewing in June and the Golden Endeavor and the Golden Monarch are scheduled for delivery this year. Falcon Carriers has been granted construction differential subsidy under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 to build four 35,000-ton diesel engine tankers, and Interstate Oil Transport is now building three 265,000 dwt tankers which will be ready for delivery in 1975 and 1976. On the Great Lakes, American Steamship Co. expects to take delivery of the H. Lee White next month and five more 1,000 foot self-unloaders are under order by this SlU-contracted company. Kinsman Marine Transit Co. will launch a self-unloader in July and a second ship is now under construction. The TT Brooklyn was last reported in Rotterdam on her maiden voyage and Seatrain Lines announced that the TT Williamsburg is scheduled for launching at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard in July. The TT Stuyvesant is expected to be completed early in 1975 and Seatrain Lines announced that it has signed a new contract with MARAD for a fourth ship. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM \\ I •J,I Twelve more bosuns completed the Bosuns Recertification Program and graduated at the SIU Headquarters membership meeting this month, which brings to 82 the number <rf bosuns who have completed the program. I want to congratulate all of the bosuns who have taken the time and effort to par­ ticipate in this program and who now have a much better understanding of the problems of our industry and the programs our Union has developed to deal with these problems. The latest bosuns to complete the program are George Annis, John Altstatt, David Berger, George Burch, Raymond Hodges, Perry Konis, William Meehan, Vagn Nielsen, Tony Radich, William Riley, Ward Wallace and Peter Sheldrake. I would urge all of our members to read their comments about the program which are published on pages six and seven of this issue of the LOG. «A" SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Also this month, six more Seafarers completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and will assume their responsibilities as full-book members of our Union. I want to congratulate Seafarers William Bellinger, William Deskins, Marion Fila, Robert Gilliam, John Restaino and Larry Utterback on their accomplishment. I would also urge all eligible members to take advantage of this and the other upgrading programs which are necessary to the continued job security and future of our membership. Members of the Quarterly Financial Committee, elected at the April member­ ship meeting in Headquarters, check the Union's financial records. Counter clockwise around the table are: Seafarers John McHale; John L. Gibbons; Felizardo T. Motus; Theodore R. Goodman, chairman; John S. Sweeney; Angelo Romero, and Oreste Vola. Stewards, Steward/Cooks Play Vital Role on Ship SIU stewards and steward/cooks play vital and important roles aboard our contracted ships—both in their function as heads of their departments and in their role as leading members of the Union's ships' committees. How well they perform their duties as heads of their department can spell the difference between a good trip and a bad trip, and how seriously they take their responsibilities as SIU representa­ tives at sea can make the difference be­ tween active Union meetings or indif­ ference on the part of the crewmembers. In both cases the key is leadership. It is the responsibility of the steward and the steward/cook to supervise the members of his department—to per­ sonally see to it that meals are served properly and are properly prepared; to make eertain that the mess haU, saloon mess and galley are clean at all times, and to personally inspect rooms and all other areas to see that these duties are being carried out.. They must also inspect the night lunch as to quantity and quality, and they are responsible for the issuance of soap and clean linens. Aside from supervising the work of their departments, the steward and steward/cook are personally respon­ sible for preparing requisitions and menus, receiving and issuing stores. taking inventory of stores, and author­ izing overtime. One of the steward and steward/ cook's most important responsibilities is as a permanent member of the ship's committee. As Reporter-Secretary, he handles all matters brought to the atten­ tion of superior officers, prepares min­ utes of the weekly meetings at sea and keeps in touch with Union Headquar­ ters ashore. The chief steward and the steward/ cook are important members of both the Union and the ship's crew, and they should take their responsibilities seri­ ously. Payoff Procedure It has come to the attention of Union Headquarters that on several recent occasions crews have paid off without a partrolman on board. Some of these pay-offs have been made at sea. This is to remind all members— particularly all ships' committees— that no crews are to pay-off until the patrolman has come aboard, unless the pay-off has been cleared by the port agent at the nearest port of pay-off. Thomas Lynch Committee UPGRADING PROGRAMS ' 'fc-' • % The training and upgrading programs we have developed at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point are available to all of our members and because of the rapidly changing technology in the maritime industry I strongly recommend that all Seafarers take advantage of these training advancement programs. The future job security of this membership depends on our ability to supply our contracted companies with fully-qualified crews that will insure that the American-flag fleet will be competitive in the world market. The QMED training program is of particular importance because all of our new ships, including the LNG's and VLCC's, will require this endorsement. Equally important is the LNG training program which is presently under­ way at Piney Point. The first SlU-contracted LNG carrier—the Kentownwill begin crewing next month and the Montana will crew up later this year. Eight of these ships are now under construction in American yards and within the next five years there will be 70 to 80 LNG's under American flag. The next LNG course will begin May 6 and since the classes are limited, I would urge our members to enroll in this program as soon as possible. Page 8 The ship's committee aboard the Thomas Lynch gather topside for a photo at the ship's most recent payoff in the port of Houston, Tex. They are, from the left: Bernard, Paulson, ship's chairman; Clarence Pryor, deck delegate; James Sanders, secretary-reporter; Troy D, Smith, engine delegate, and Pedro Laboy steward delegate. The Thomas Lynch is on the Far East run. Seafarers Log �Maritime Budget for 1975 Submitted to the Congress The Nixon administration submitted its maritime budget for 1975 to Con­ gress recently and it provides sub­ sidy funds for the construction of a dozen new ships. The budget request was for $563.4 million for the fiscal year 1975, a drop <rf about $4 million from the current fiscal 1974 budget. The construction subsidy requested by the administration is $275 million, which represents the same base figure of a year ago. However, last year an extra $50 million was available in . "carry-over" from previous years' sub­ sidies, while this year the "carry-over" figure is only $5.5 million. That makes a total of $280.5 million available for aiding in ship construction during the 12 months beginning July 1. Energy Office Set Up in FMC The Federal Maritime Commission has established a new oflice of Energy Utilization and Conservation designed to cope with bunker fuel supplies and to provide guidance and help with the American maritime industry's fuel allo­ cations. The maritime industry will receive top priority and consideration so that there will be only minimal problems to face during the current energy crisis. Helen Delich Bentley, Chairman of the FMC, says that she expects the new office to play a significant role in the Commission. "In view of the critical and indefinite nature of the energy crisis ... I felt it essential to create this new office imme­ diately," the Chairman said. The director of the newly created office is Robert G. Drew, formerly Chief of the Commission's office of water pollution responsibility. The government expects all of the vessels for which subsidiaries are pro­ vided in the fiscal year 1975 to be en­ ergy carriers, and most of them will be much bigger, more sophisticated and more expensive than the administra­ tion's program to rebuild the commer­ cial fleet originally envisioned. The remainder of the budget request is allocated as follows: $220 million for operating subsidy, up slighty over last year's amount; $27.9 million in re­ search and development funds, an in­ crease of $3.9 million from last year; the remaining $40.5 million goes to Maritime Administration's salaries and expenses, and to funding maritime edu­ cation programs. Robert J. Blackwell, assistant sec­ retary of Commerce for maritime af­ fairs, commenting on the proposed budget, said it was "very responsive" in terms of maintaining the fleet rebuild­ ing program that began with the pas­ sage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Since that act was passed by Con­ gress the program has subsidized the construction of 52 ships and the con­ version of 16 others. The $237 million in construction subsidy remaining in the fiscal 1974 appropriation is slated to fund 11 more vessels. Blackwell said that the 1975 budget request would be used to fund construc­ tion of four large tankers of up to 400,000 tons, four smaller tankers in the area of 90,000 tons and four big liquified natural gas carriers. In an effort to dispel any idea that, because the 1975 budget provided funds for a smaller number of ships than the 1974 budget the administra­ tion's shipbuilding commitment might be diminishing, Blackwell pointed out that the carrying capacity of the 12 ships would be nearly as large as the 17 called for this year, i.e., two million tons. Appeal to Supreme Court The United States Supreme Court voted recently to hear an appeal by the Committee of American Maritime Unions in a suit brought against the committee by the Mobile Steamship Stevedore Association of Mobile, Ala. Two Alabama state courts had ruled in favor of the association by declaring that the National Labor Relations Board does not have jurisdiction in the case which involves the committee's right to picket foreign-flag vessels and their practice of paying low wages to foreign crews. The committee had maintained that the case should come under the juris­ diction of the NLRB because the asso­ ciation is not foreign. The lower courts ruled that it is a court matter because foreign-flag vessels are involved. The committee also maintains that the picketing is legal under the guaran­ tees of the First Amendment. Because of the usual heavy court calendar, and the upcoming summer recess, the Supreme Court will prob­ ably not hear the case until October. By B. Rocker House Reorganization The Select Committee on Committees has completed deliberation on "re­ form" of the House of Representatives. On Mar. 19, members of the Com­ mittee introduced House Resolution 988, which proposes restructuring the committees in the House. The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee now receives and considers all bills dealing with merchant marine, fisheries and wildlife conservation, en­ vironment, Coast Guard and navigation, oceanography, and the Panama Canal. Under the terms of H.Res. 988, Merchant Marine would become a Category B committee, with jurisdiction only for merchant marine. Coast Guard and shipbuilding matters. SIU, other maritime unions and management are opposed to changes in the Merchant Marine Committee that would reduce its effectiveness. The Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO have gone on record with resolutions opposing the Select Committee recommendations. No date has been set for action on the floor of the House, but we will con­ tinue to oppose H.Res. 988. Energy Transportation Security Act In hearings before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in March, SIU President Paul Hall testified in favor of H.R. 8193 to reserve a portion of the oil import cargo for our U.S.flag fleet. President Hall said, "Enactment of this legislation would go a long way toward reversing our dangerous dependency on foreign-flag, foreign-crewed ships ... provide thousands of jobs for American workers . . . improve America's balance of payments position . . . (and) increase America's tax revenues by increasing the amount of money paid to the U.S. Treasury by American workers and American companies .. .." The Merchant Marine subcommittee after extensive hearings has approved and sent the bill to the full committee for their action. No action has been taken on the companion bill in the Senate. How is a Bill Passed? In one session of Congress, more than 1,000 bills will be introduced in the House of Representatives. About one-fourth of that number will be intro­ duced in the Senate. Each bill is given a number, referred to the appropriate committee for consideration, labeled with the sponsor's name and sent to the Government Printing Office so that copies can be made for study and action. Many bills each session are killed at some step in the legislative process, simply because no action is taken. The first committee action on a bill usually is a request for comment by interested agencies of government. It may be considered by the full committee or the chairman may assign it to a subcommittee. There are 21 standing com­ mittees in the House and 17 in the Senate (with more than 250 subcommit­ tees) and from time to time special or "select" committees are set up on an ad hoc basis. Hearings may be public, closed (executive session) or a mixture of both. The subcommittee considers the bill and reports to the full committee its recommendations and any proposed amendments. The full committee votes on the recommendations. Once the bill is reported out by the committee, it goes to the floor of the House or Senate, where it is discussed and voted on. If there are conflicting provisions in the House and Senate versions, a conference committee of in­ terested senior members of both houses meets to resolve the differences. The conference committee version is voted on by each of the houses and sent to the President for signature. At any point in Congressional deliberations, a negative majority vote can cause the bill to die, and many more die than are passed. What Congress acts on is the budget, prepared by the Administration to meet the programs which have Presidential priority. There must be one bill to "authorize" a program and another to appropriate the money to carry it out. aetive luewfaers and penstonem have had their heiM meats held up because they failed to supply complete Informatiioit when tfaidr claims. Please contact Tom Ccanford at (212) 499-6600. ' Name " Soc.Sec.No. L. Fisher ^ ;J 225-16-0430 716-03-3305 230-5S-5061 094-42-4800 238-5^5571 r April 1974 " Unimi - 433-68-3774 237.62-36»0 Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in tfie fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages :y -{•H ('.if If .1^1 ii it �e Jeff Davis Committee SIU Patrolman Ted BabkowskI, far right, straightens out some Union mat­ ters aboard the Jeff Davis at her most recent payoff in Port Newark, N.J. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: E. C. Cooper, secretaryreporter; Louis Arena, ship's chairman; Henry Mobley, steward delegate, and John O'Frazier, deck delegate. The Jeff Davis, operated by Waterman, will be sailing to India on her next voyage. Newark Committee Transchamplain Committee Recertified Bosun Thomas Self, left, is on his first ship, the Transchamplain, since recently completing the two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The ship paid off in the port of San Francisco, and SIU Patrolman Pat Marinelli, center, conducted Union meeting aboard her. Other members of the ship's committee, from the left, are: Frank Coe, engine delegate; Jon Stringer, deck delegate; Matt Guidera, steward delegate; Alfred Bodie, secretaryreporter, and Ray Bowman, educational director. Ultrasea Committee The 497-foot long containership Newark paid off in Port Elizabeth on Mar. 21 after a coastwise run. Committee members are, from the left: Red Conners, engine delegate; John Bowman, ship's chairman; Joseph Rioux, steward delegate, and John C. Bokus, deck delegate. The Newark was converted for container carriage in 1968 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston. She can carry 360 containers with capacity for an additional 63 temperature controlled containers. Anchorage Committee As part of the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, Upgraders Larry Utterback and John Restaino, standing right, accompanied SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski, seated, to the waterfront for the payoff of the containership Anctiorage at Port Elizabeth. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: John Nash, secretary-reporter; H. Bjerring, deck delegate; M. E. Sanchez, ship's chairman, and W. D. Kaweck, educational director. Upgraders Utterback and Restaino received their full books at this month's Headquarters' membership meeting. Page 10 Recertified Bosun Stanley Bojko is aboard the SlU-contracted ore/bulk/oil carrier Ultrasea for her maiden voyage to the Far East. Members of the OBO's first ship's committee are, from the left: Bojko, ship's chairman; R. Greening, engine delegate; Isabelo Quanico, steward delegate; Tom Navarre, secre­ tary-reporter, and V. Vanzanella, deck delegate. The Ultrasea, operated by Westchester Marine, was loading grain in Vancouver, British Columbia when photo was taken. New Orleans Committee li'. • • Recertified Bosun Alfonso Rivera, second from right, is among the crew of the 497-foot containership New Orleans and is serving as chairman of the ship's committee. The Sea-Land operated vessel tied up in Port Elizabeth after completing another coastwise voyage. Members of the committee are, from the left: E. Morales, engine delegate; Herman Rios, steward delegate; Jack DeSilver, deck delegate; F. Long, steward delegate; Rivera, ship's chairman, and M. Viera, secretary-reporter. Seafarers Log �Fitting Out on the Lakes Shipping Season Keeps Expanding Michael Pesenak, fireman/watertender on the J.A.W. Iglehart (Huron Cement) checks the engine depart­ ment equipment as part of fitting-out routine. Engine department crew comes aboard early to prepare ship for first trip after winter lay-up. Even before the Spring thaw ar­ rives on the Great Lakes the crews on the hulk carriers begin to fit-out the vessels for the start of the new shipping season. This fitting-out takes place during early March and the ships begin sailing in mid-April. For the past few years the shipping on the Great Lakes has had an "ex­ tended season"; instead of the ships laying up for the winter sometime in December, many sail right through January, and a few even into Febru­ ary. This is part of the government's plan to encourage eventual yearround shipping on the Great Lakes, for which it provided $6.5 million in 1972 to he used over a three-year period. For example, the SlU-contracted SS Hennepin this year was still in operation through the first week in February. The ship's crew got off around that time, hut three weeks later was hack on hoard and sailed out again on Mar. 5. The rest of the approximately 56 SlU-contracted hulk freighters and self-unloaders were ready by Apr. 16. The engine crews and the steward department members are the first to arrive, relieving the shipkeepers who have kept lonely vigil on the giant ore and coal carriers during the layup. The deck crew comes aboard later, closer to the time when the ves­ sel will ship out. Great Lakes shipping is vital to the continued growth of the rich indus­ trial and agricultural heartland of America. The hulk carriers each year transport millions of tons of coal, iron ore, gypsum and limestone. Ore car­ riers travel from the Upper Lakes to lower Lake Michigan and lower Lake Erie steel mills. The Great Lakes fleet has an im­ portant part in the economy of the United States, and the SlU is proud of the role it plays. J.AW.IOUHART m # The J.A.W. Iglehart fittlng-out In .River Rouge, Mich, after a winter lay-up. li The engine room on the Paul Townsend (Huron Cement) after the crew has begun fittlng-out vessel prior to first trip. *1 steward Jack OkomskI works In the galley aboard the Roger M. Keyes which was docked at Toledo, Ohio for flltlng-out. i Wiper John Schwanekamp straight­ ens out the bins in the J.A.W. Iglehart's engine department. Sch­ wanekamp also checks to make sure there is sufficient equipment aboard when the ship is ready to sail. The Iglehart is a cement-carrier. April 1974 Terry Mattfies, fireman/watertender on the Iglehart puts strainer on fuel oil line In vessel's engine room. The coal-carrier George E. Seedhouse In lay-up at the C&O coal docks at Toledo, Ohio. Page 11 �in New York City I V* ' •/ •• I-.' I • a. ni ^ I NMC Information Forum Draws 500 Area Shippers Stressing the vital importance of a solid, competitive U.S. merchant marrine, the National Maritime Council held an enlightening shipper forum/ luncheon at the New York Hilton late last month, attended by nearly 500 of the area's major importers and ex­ porters. The NMC, an organization spon­ sored by all segments of the maritime industry—labor, management and gov­ ernment, conducts periodic informa­ tional meetings of this kind in port cities around , the country to convince American companies of the many ad­ vantages of shipping their cargoes on U.S.-flag vessels. Panelists at the most recent New York NMC forum were Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, who served as panel chairman; Teddy Gleason, president of the International Long­ shoremen's Association; Paul Richard­ son, president of Sea-Land; John T. Gilbride, president of Todd Shipyards Corp.; Richard H. Falck, senior vicepresident of S.S. Kresge Co., and Ber­ nard Raskin of the NMU who sat in for scheduled speaker NMU President Shannon Wall who was called away on business. The SIU's delegation included Head­ quarters' Representative Ed Mooney and New York Patrolman George McCartney. Captain Thomas A. King, Eastern Region director of the Maritime Ad­ ministration was coordinator of the forum. Assistant Secretary Blackwell, the first speaker, stated that the spirit of cooperation between labor and man­ agement in maritime "is unmatched in any U.S. industry." He told the gathering that it was the shipper, "by his patronage of the U.S. flag—or lack of it—which would shape the future of the American merchant marine." He also stated that the U.S. had the most modem intermodal fleet in the world and that "it is good business to do business with the American-flag fleet." Kresge Co. Vice-President Falck, the only importer on the panel, noted that of the $400 million worth of goods imported by his firm yearly, 30 percent was brought in on American-flag ships, and that he used U.S. vessels whenever possible. He also affirmed that shipping Amer­ ican cost no more than shipping for­ eign, and that U.S.-flag ships were superior to foreign-flags in safe, prompt, efficient service. Sea-Land President Paul Richardson said that $10 billion had been invested worldwide in containerization in recent years, and American shipping firms alone accounted for $4 billion of these investments. He also stated that he was very im­ pressed with the attitude of maritime labor "toward building a better U.S. merchant marine." Richardson predicted that 1974 would be the best year in many for the American-flag fleet. Todd Shipyards President John Gilbride stated that U.S. yards were quickly closing the gap in vessel con­ struction costs as compared to foreign yards. He also noted that American yards possessed all new foreign shipbuilding innovations, and were actually expand­ ing and improving on them due to im­ provements of $500 million dollars nationwide over the past four years, with another $500 million to be in­ vested in the next few years. The National Maritime Council conducts recent shipper information forum at the New York Hilton. Nearly 500 area importers and exporters attended. The SIU's delegation, along with representatives of the other maritime imions, pledge their continued sup­ port and cooperation in achieving sta­ bility and harmony in the industry— and expressed determination in reach­ ing the goal of a completely revitalized U.S. merchant marine. i'-. C Unclaimed Bank Accounts ^ Following is a list of 16 seamen with whom the Seamen's Bank for Savings located in New York Gity has lost con­ tact. These men have accounts in the bank totaling a very substantial amount of money. When an account is left un­ claimed for a period of ten years the money is turned over to the New York state Comptroller. But even in that case the funds may be recoverable. If your name appears on the list please contact Roy E. Walters, Dormant Ac­ counts Department, Seamen's Bank for Savings; York, N.y, HECTOR BOWEN FRANK BRENNAN JOHANNES BRONS SECUNDINO C. CASTRO PRIMITIVO FASCUA CHJ VICTOR CVITANOVIC JOSHUA L. FARNUM PEDROE.GALUP THORVALD HANSEN LOUIS G. HARGROVE KNUT K. HORNEUS EGBERT H. HOWELL WAYNE KLAVU ERKKIMAKKOMEN HANS NEUMANN NICOLAOS G. PAGONIS "M Ogden Willamette Committee Tha Ogden Willamette, ona of 50 SlU-contractad ships on tha Russian grainoil run, paid off on Mar. 2 at Staplaton Anchoraga off Statan Island, N.Y. Ship's committaa mambars ara, from tha laft: Harry Maradith, aducational diractor; Lional Strout, staward dalagata; R. D. Schwarz, ship's chairman; John Dickerson, deck dalagata; Ed Kally, sacratary-raportar, and John Kulas, angina dalagata. Tha Ogden Willamette was tha first U.S.-flag tanker to complete tha round trip voyage from Russia to tha U.S. in lata January of last year as part of tha grain agreement. Page 12 UIW and Saatrain nagotiators look ovar naw contract proposals at opaning nagotiation sassion Mar. 25 at downtown Brooklyn hotal. Contract Negotiations Union officials of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers of North America and a team of Seatrain Ship­ building Corp. negotiators met Mar. 25 in the opening round of contract talks to hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement for the UIW members at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Meeting at a downtown Brooklyn hotel, the negotiators included UIW Atlantic Area District Director Ralph Quiimonez, UIW of N.A. representative Robert O'Keefe, union lawyer Charles Montblatt and 21 UIW shop stewards. Seatrain negotiators were Harrison A. Slayton, director of labor relations and Martin P. Feeney, labor relations rep­ resentative. The company's vice president for la­ bor relations, George Shackleton, was not at the meeting due to an emergency conference, Slayton explained. Highlights of the new contract are proposals on a cost of living allowance; safety; an upgrading program; premium pay; classifications; seniority; sick pay; overtime; pensions; vacations, and two more holidays. The 21 elected department shop stew­ ards representing 14 shipyard crafts at the negotiating session were, from the day shift: Chief Shop Steward Cuthbert Jones; Welders Clydte H. Thompson, Obean Adams and Victor Burgos; Car­ penters John Lablack and Gartshore All wood; Shipfitters Edward Nutter and Walter Dzuik; Pipefitters David Munez and Frank Fava; Burners Richard Moody and Harold Frances; Painter Frank Watson; Electrician Carl Spen­ cer; Rigger Jose Prosper; Machinist Jean Gouse; Maintenance John Carfagno, James Dingle and Christopher WiUiams. For the night shift sjjop stewards: Welder Eldred Johnson and Crane Operator Benjamin Campbell were on hand. Results of the negotiations will be published in upcoming issues of the LOG. Seafarers Log �MARCH 1-31, 1974 Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia . . Baltimore .... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . . Jacksonville . . San Francisco .. Wilmington . . . Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama .... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 65 14 30 19 8 25 72 28 62 19 22 10 95 0 3 16 9 6 51 9 16 20 605 2 18 5 7 6 2 1 9 7 14 10 11 1 19 0 1 4 1 1 5 4 1 1 130 Boston New York . . . Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland . . . Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 3 58 13 42 7 3 17 53 12 35 7 17 9 63 0 0 7 1 24 59 9 11 12 462 3 37 6 6 2 3 5 23 20 28 5 12 4 26 0 0 1 0 0 16 7 0 3 217 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 8 0 4 1 1 2 7 1 1 3 37 Port Boston New York . . . Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa • Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland . . . Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 2 32 4 20 12 2 17 32 9 49 3 6 8 33 0 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 1 260 1 9 2 6 2 0 1 3 2 11 3 4 0 4 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 2 0 1 9 2 0 1 35 Port 2 73 14 31 4 5 4 58 38 74 6 30 6 65 0 4 10 7 0 54 0 23 31 546 0 28 7 23 4 2 1 23 23 23 4 8 7 44 9 2 7 2 0 13 0 4 5 239 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 2 0 2 22 0 1 2 46 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 13 140 20 51 37 13 69 144 49 113 33 43 16 167 0 2 11 6 12 35 9 2 7 984 6 27 4 10 11 3 7 16 9 33 18 20 2 22 0 0 1 1 0 4 4 1 0 199 0 43 5 101 15 53 20 8 49 92 27 79 14 32 18 109 0 0 3 2 10 35 9 5 2 688 5 76 5 14 10 3 19 46 21 37 7 22 6 33 0 2 1 0 0 9 6 0 1 323 0 9 0 2 0 1 0 9 3 3 0 0 0 13 0 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 2 54 3 47 14 27 22 6 50 60 22 67 11 15 14 60 0 1 1 1 0 4 1 1 1 471 2 14 1 3 4 0 3 8 4 16 5 7 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 86 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 1 2 0 7 0 2 4 0 1 4 2 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 60 7 32 5 7 7 42 18 49 3 18 10 49 0 0 7 0 28 72 0 8 23 445 2 50 8 19 6 1 1 22 22 27 2 13 4 36 12 1 3 0 1 20 1 0 6 257 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 5 0 2 13 0 0 2 37 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 51 7 27 4 5 0 31 19 41 2 11 9 41 0 0 1 3 10 40 0 7 13 325 1 35 2 12 . 3 0 3 23 12 29 2 8 7 16 35 2 4 0 0 4 0 1 3 202 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 15 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 4 27 11 26 3 2 9 29 6 34 7 11 10 24 0 0 0 11 17 76 8 18 27 360 1,687 3 72 10 42 21 7 18 48 38 60 11 15 15 71 50 3 6 6 0 35 7 5 10 553 958 1,316 6 36 9 32 8 6 23 60 5 31 14 19 17 33 0 0 2 12 13 57 8 14 2 407 2,550 5 126 22 49 35 6 44 91 39 88 24 24 27 92 1 2 5 7 0 27 7 4 4 729 1,337 11 71 1 12 15 3 0 23 7 11 3 4 3 85 0 5 46 15 17 111 4 10 9 466 571 V N & Ihiand WahiTS ^ M Unionl iJ^Jttited;|iidttstriai ^W^keii:! PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave,, Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, .Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU(716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DEl ROli , Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, FIa..2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravels Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 \ lookingirt tlie abwe shipping fig^ see the true strength of their job security. These hers showThat jSIU tnembiers can feel confident that jobs yiill be nvailable fo^ till. Duiing the period of March 74, of the 2,126 jobs shipped, 1,316 were tilled by Class "A" Seniority full book members. Therefore, there were 810 \\ manent jobs available to Class Seniority full book members not taken by them. April 1974 Page 13 4 �ASHORE Seafarer's Kin an Opera Singer Cincinnati Under construction since August is the UlW-manned steamboat Delta Queen II (Delta Queen Steamboat) whose bow is taking shape on the ways of IBU-contracted Jefifboat, Inc. at Jeffersonville, Ind., across the Ohio River from Louisville, Ky. The all-steel, 379-foot riverboat will carry an SlU-affiliated UIW crew when she sails in April 1975. The paddlewheeler—first of her kind to be built in nearly 50 years—will be launched in November 1974. She weighs in at 4,500 tons and cost $15.5 million to build. The steamship, which has two 1,000 hp engines, will carry 400 passen­ gers in 220 staterooms at 12 mph. The ship will carry the traditional calliope and will have a swimming pool on her top deck. New Orleans The U.S. Maritime Administration has praised the energy conservation pro­ gram of the SlU-contracted Delta Line. MARAD cited the company for its "prompt and comprehensive energy conservation measures". The government's commendation went on to say "with respect to obtaining fuel. Delta's initiative, knowledge of the Federal Energy Office regulations and working relationship with suppliers are exemplary and should insure continued success in meeting and overcoming shortfall problems." At the beginning of the energy crisis. Delta effected various operating changes in her fleet which resulted in a reduction of fuel consumption by Deltaclass and DelRio-Class vessels by approximately 20 percent. LASH container ships used nine percent less fuel. The company is continuing to monitor the program to achieve increased economies. St. Louis Port Agent Leroy Jones, severely injured Nov. 16 when a car crashed through the front window of the Union h^l, is up and about out of a wheelchair and walking with a cane. SIU representative Frank "Scotty" Aubusson is filling in for Brother Jones while he's getting well. Washington^ D.C. The Coast Guard has issued new lifesaving equipment rules which will require tankers and other cargo vessels, engaged in ocean and coastwise service on Mar. 1, 1975, to carry on board an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). The equipment is designed to send out a distinctive radio signal from a ship in distress and wUl help search and rescue operations. P t' London A growth of 16 percent was registered last year in the world's tanker fleet, according to a report by ship brokers here. The world-wide tanker fleet now is up to 251,104,767 dwt During the second half of the year, 131 new tankers of 18.9 million dwt were delivered to their owners. Countries with the largest tanker fleets were Liberia with 60.6 million dwt. Great Britain with 27.2 million dwt, Japan with 26.4 million dwt, Norway with 21.3 million dwt, Greece with 12.4 million dwt, France with 8.7 million dwt and the U.S. with 8.3 million dwt. Figures don't include combination bulk carriers. Long Beach, Calif. Sea-Land Service, Inc. completed construction of a sixth new crane at this port and brought to a close its two-year program of building new cranes and modifying existing ones at docks where the new SL-7 containerships are expected to call. New Orleans The safety director of SlU-contracted Delta Lines cited Seafarers J. J. Doyle, A. L. Stephens, William F. Garritty, C. A. Henning, T. J. Dalla, P. Boudreauz, N. Pizzuto and M. J. Mouton for not losing any time due to accidents last year. These Seafarers are part of Delta's shore gang. Seafarer Henry M. Murranka, 57, who sails out of the ports of San Francisco and Wilmington, Calif., is a proud parent. His daughter, Mrs. Sandra Alesi of Brooklyn, N.Y., a concert and operatic diva soprano, had her photo featured in the N.Y. Daily Newp Dec. 14 say­ ing she would star as Mimi in the Regina Pacis Opera Repertory Com­ pany's production of Puccini's "La Boheme" in Brooklyn, N.Y. She studied at the Brooklyn Conserv­ atory of Music and teaches voice and piano as vocal director for the opera company in Brooklyn. A newspaper's review of her "La Boheme" full house performance said: "... Sandra Alesi gloriously sang and acted the part . . . She sang 'Mi chimano Mimi' (1 Am Called Mimi) . . . Her beautiful phrasing and diction were matched by a wonderful control of vocal shading and coloring . . . The aria 'Addio Senza Rencor' (Farewell) was still another marvelous example of Sandra Alesi's ability to maintain a fragile, sentimental tone." In November, 1971 the director and producer of Brooklyn's St. Ephrem Adult Theater Guild's "West Side Story" were so "exceptionally im­ pressed with her talents" during audi­ tions that they cast her as Maria in the musical. Her other credits include Laurie in "Oklahoma" and Fiona in "Brigadoon" with Theater 5 in Huntington, L.I., N.Y. For the latter role she was nominated as "Best Actress in a Musi­ cal Production" by the Associated Community Theaters of Suffolk County, N.Y. She also appeared with the David- Sea&irer Murranka son Repertory Company in Smithtown, L.l. in the "Odd Couple," and "The Women". As Heavenly Linley in "Sweet Bird of Youth" she merited "The Best Supporting Actress Award" from A.C.T.S. Cinemawise, Sandra recorded the sound track for a Mexican film called "Elodia" which was entered in the Venice Film Festival. In her private life, Mrs. Alesi's husband works for the Long Island Railroad and she has a son Teddy, 19, and a daughter. Melody, 9. Seafarer Murranka, who late last year sailed in the deck department of the Falcon Lady (Falcon "Tankers) to the Persian Gulf, has another daughter, Roseann, a resident of Oregon where she's a housewife with four children. The New Jersey native joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Galveston. During World War II he sailed to Europe and the Pacific. Seafarer Saves Shipmate In the port of Chalna, Bangladesh, Seafarer Jesse James Baker, 33, of New Orleans saved his shipmate Henry Christian, 49, from drowning after he had fallen overboard off a sampan into the swift current of the Pussur River on the night of Oct. 2, 1973. Later a citation for courage to Baker from his ship's captain read: SS Steel Admiral^ port of Chalna, Qcf. 2,1973 Bangladesh "This is to commend Jesse J. Baker, Jr. for his swift action in effecting the rescue of his shipmate, Henry Chris­ tian, at this port. "Christian fell overboard from a sampan while crossing the Pussur River during darkness. This river is fast and a dangerous undertow exists at all times. Baker, without regard to his personal danger, reached out and man­ aged to pull his unfortunate shipmate to safety." James S. B. Komlosy Master, SS Steel Admiral Fortunately for Cook and Baker Christian, who also hails from New Orleans, he has long hair. For in the words of OS Baker, who is nearly six foot tall and weighs 192 pounds, this is how it happened: "We went ashore at night and on the way back to the ship at 1 a.m. we found there was no launch available. So we took a sampan. Jesse James Baker, Jr. Henry Christian "Half way back we didn't see the ship. 1 was talking to Chris who was up front and I was in back. He moved and fell overboard. "I saw his coat going by. So I grabbed him by bis long hair." Brother Baker, who originally comes from Natchez, Miss., explained that Christian is of average height and 184 pounds. He added also that the river current was estimated to be six to seven knots. At one time, he said, the John B. Waterman (Waterman Steamship) lost two anchors in the Pussur River be­ cause of the swift current. Baker went on to say that follow­ ing his rescue. Christian told Capt. Komlosy of his shipmate's heroism. on American-flag vessels to the national ibalanceof payments and to the nation's economy. ^ Use U.S.-fhig shl^. IPs gmd fpr Page 14 htdnstty, the Ameri-, Seafarers Log �SlU Pensioner Torres Worked More, Now He Enjoys More Luis Torres was 62 years old last Dec. 1. In September of last year he retired from the SIU after having been in the Union since its birth in 1938. What makes Torres different from other SIU pensioners is that he re­ mained active after he had already qualified for an Early Normal Pension (20 years seatime at age 55). He was the first member to take advantage of an "increment" feature of the Early Normal Pension Plan (ENP). By putting in an additional 365 days seatime, Torres increased his pension from $250 to $265 per month. For each 365 days of seatime a member puts in after he qualifies for ENP he is entitled to an extra $15 per month on his pension, up to a maximum pension of $355. Torres said in a LOG interview, "I would've stayed on longer, but my health was not so good," He is now liv­ ing in his native Puerto Rico, Torres, who was a member of the old ISU before the SIU was formed, has many seafaring memories. He was involved in one particularly harrowing episode in his nearly 40 years at sea. In 1942, during the Second World War, he was sailing as AB on the Elizabeth (Bull Line), At around 10 o'clock one night as the ship beared Cape Coriente off the coast of Cuba, she was torpedoed by a German sub­ marine and went down, "We lost seven or eight men when we went down," he said, "We were in the lifeboats until 6 o'clock the follow­ ing night when we were picked up near Cape San Antonio, It was pretty scary." Torres spent a good deal of his time at sea sailing to Asia, mainly to the Philippines, Korea and Vietnam. What he remembers most about his trips were "the cargo we carried during both the Korean and Vietnam wars. We never had any trouble, but we knew all the time that it might be dangerous," SS Delta Bras// On a recent call at Buchanan, Liberia, the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Lines) loaded the largest amount of rubber cargo ever to be shipped out of that West African port city. The record-breaking shipment of 1,750 tons of rubber was shipped by the Liberia Agricultural Co, plantations. They also raise cattle, hogs, chickens and catfish. SS Columbia The ship's dog mascot, "Hey, You!" died aboard ship Feb, 10 and was buried on the high seas. She had sailed on the SS Columbia (U.S. Steel) from July 1, 1955 to her demise. "Hey, You!" acted as the ship's watchdog during coftee time breaks. The dog was the constant companion of Bosun Joe Puglisi and other bosuns of the vessel. When she passed away she was with Able-Seaman H, Whisnant. SS Transidaho Seafarer Luis Torres As a charter member of the SIU Torres remembers well the struggles of the early days, "We suffered then; it was very difficult. That's why we should appreciate what we have now, the pen­ sion and welfare plans, and other ben­ efits," "I'm very proud of our Union," he continued, "I think because of our leaders, and the new people coming in, the Union will stay successful in the future," Torres usually sailed a minimum of nine months a year, which explains his high amount of seatime. He did much of his sailing on Sea-Land ships (C-2 and C-3), and the last vessel he shipped out on was the Citrus Packer (Waterman), Today, Torres spends his time re­ laxing in Puerto Rico, in a town named Vega Baja, He fixes up his house a lot, and just enjoys being with his wife. Aside from his pension he also re­ ceives Social Security benefits, "The cost of living is pretty high down here, but I get along all right," Gets Diesel and Steam Chief Engineer License Bill Logan, a former member of the SIU and one of the Union's first mem­ bers to receive his original engineering licenses through the Brooklyn MEBAAMO School, recently also became the first Seafarer to obtain a chief en­ gineer's license for both steam and diesel ships. Logan, who is 42 years old and had been in ffie SIU for 15 years, received his "chief steam" license in April, .'Bill Logan, who received a chief en­ gineer's license for steamships last April, has now obtained one for diesel ships, April 1974 ts AT SEA 1973, He then sailed for eight months on the SlU-contracted Falcon Princess as 3rd assistant engineer, working to­ ward his "chief diesel" license. He re­ turned to New York and passed the Coast Guard examination for "chief diesel," and can now sail as chief en­ gineer aboard any ship, Logan obtained his original license in 1966, After putting in more than the required 12-month seatime as 2nd assistant engineer, he returned to the MEBA School in 1969 and obtained his 1st assistant's license. He sailed as 1st assistant on a number of Seatrain Line ships and Hudson Waterways ves­ sels, including the Transcolorado, Seatrain Maine, Seatrain Ohio and Seatrain San Juan. Logan, an MEBA District 2 mem­ ber since he left the SIU, returned to school in December, 1972 to study for his chief's license. After he completed the three month course he received his "chief steam" license, and now less than a year later he has both chief steam and chief diesel licenses. Having no particular preference for either type of ship, Logan says he will take a job as chief "wherever I can get one. But, I'm probably not going to ship out until around August, I have a lot of vacation time I'm going to take," An accident in the engine room of the SS Transidaho (Seatrain) cost the life of her third assistant engineer Joseph Sojak, and resulted in SIU oiler Carmelo Bonefont being injured in late February, The ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Elbert T, Hogge commented that a "Good job was done by the crew" during the emergency, SS Mount Washington Late last month the SS Mount Washington (Victory Carriers) carried a 35,000-ton cargo from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the Far East for the Military Sealift Command, SS Portland The Portland (Seatrain) was on a voyage late last month to the West Indies, sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico and St, Croix and St, Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a cargo of printed matter and parcel post mail. 1 SS Overseas Arctic On a voyage to the U.S. East Coast from the Caribbean, the SS Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) last month hauled a Military Sealift Command cargo. SS New Orleans Sea-Land Service, Inc. has added a fifth containership, the SlU-contracted New Orleans to its Seattle-Alaska run. The ship will sail three times a week. She enters this service as a result of the building of the Trans-Alaskan pipeline. Construction of the pipeline came about through the determined efforts of the Union's staff in Washington, D.C., which pushed for the passage of the TransAlaska Pipeline bill—another piece of legislation enacted into law with the aid of voluntarily contributed SPAD funds from our membership. ri SS Del Rio The SlU-contracted Del Rio (Delta Lines) has had 21 consecutive accidentfree months. When she has 24, she will get the Jones F. Devlin Award, SS Transhawaii The entire ship's company of officers and crew sent a card of sympathy to the family of third assistant engineer Joseph Sojak killed February in the line of duty aboard the Transidaho (Seatrain), A get well card was sent to SIU oiler Carmelo Bonefont, injured in the same mishap while on watch. Both were caught in an engine room explosion. SS Sagutuck Paying off in the port of Boston again after a three-month Caribbean run from Houston was the SlU-contracted DSNS Sagutuck (Hudson Waterways). The tanker stopped off in Aruba, Curacao, Norfolk and Bermuda. The Kaiulani She's the last of the Yankee downcast squareriggers, the first and only U.S.built merchant bark. Her's was the last commercial voyage under American sail in September 1941 when she rounded Cape Horn to South Africa. Abandoned in the Philippines after the war, she was given to the U.S. in 1964. Today she is to be taken up and restored. She will be brought home from Manila Bay by the U.S. Navy and rebuilt at cost at the Todd Shipyard in Seattle, In mid-1973 she was designated as the flag ship the National Maritime Bicentennial fleet, ,,i •I ^3) USNS Maumee The USNS Maumee had its steering motor knocked off its base when the vessel hit the ice in McMurdo Sound in the Antarctic last month. The 16,000ton supply tanker headed for Wellington, New Zealand under her own power, bui was met a few days out of port by the U.S. icebreaker Glacier which escorted her in. The deck department worked 16 to 18 hours a day coming into the New Zealand shipyard alternating six-man watches. The entire steering motor will have to be removed and taken ashore for repairs which are expected to take some time. Page 15 j 1 1 �w f /f iff t » ^ II f fiJ ff 43 k.Wi- J. 1 The Delta Mar's 30-ton capacity crane takes on a container in preparation for another voyage. -•. •ci.-tS' The Delta Mar's 500-ton capacity crane loads barge weighing nearly one million pounds. SlU-Manned LASH Containership-Barge Carrier Delta Mar Pays off In the Port of New Orleans j States, paid off Mar. 13 in tlie port of New Orleans after completing a round trip to ports in South America. Veteran Cook Milton Mouton, who has been at his job for 21 years, prepares lunch for the crew. New Orleans Patrolman Jimmy Martin, center, writes out SPAD receipt for Crewmembers Robert McNeese who sails as ordinary seaman, and Irvin Glass, able-seaman, after donating $20 to the Union's political fund.' vdysigem Her exact sfsterships, thei Oetto JVoriia and Delta Sud, were launched in May and August of 1973 respectively. AH three vessels were built with government subsidy money provided by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970~--and they are three good reasons why the United States has the mo«?t modem, eflicient intermodal fleet In the worlds Delta Mar can carry as many ios 74 barges, weighing nearly a mlflion pounds each, and 288 containers at the same time. Depending on the individual demands of a pariicolar voyage, she could sail as a fnll contain^hip with 1,740 container or as a bai^ei carnter with 89 baji^^, 8he K equipped with a 500-ton capacity crane wliich lifts barges firom the water at the crane moves on raflroad type tracks which Crew Messmen Larry Thomas^ left, and Wilbur Miles await completed menu orders to serve the crew. Bosun Joe Collins, center, and Wiper Jacob Oterba bring their books up-to-date with Patrolman Martin. ^1 ; Page 16 Page 17 OM "•-- �Open the Valve! Letters to the Editor .'l; • HISTORIC PRESERV^a"iON < -•Ty - 1 . Most Grateful I received my first disability pension check yesterday and I am most grateful. I have been sailing with the SIU since 1945 md have always been pleased to say that 1 was a member of this Union. All of the officials that 1 have known have been good guys and have always treated me the way I felt a Union member should be treated. Through the years, 1 tried to do my work well and leave a good record with every company and with the Union, Since 1945, the Union and the Welfare and Pension Flans have come a long way to help the members. Good luck to all the oHlcials and my brother members I have sailed with. If I can ever do anything for any of them at any time I hope they let me know. Thanks again for the check 1 will be getting each month. i Oil ImportsNow Is the Time Now is the time that the United States Congress must take significant, positive action in enacting into law the oil imports quota bill, which would require that a portion of all our nation's oil imports be carried on American-flag vessels. Passage of this bill, which was re­ named the Energy Transportation Secur­ ity Act by a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee, is not only another important step in the revitalization of the American-flag fleet and the U.S. shipbuilding industry, but is extremely vital to this nation's na­ tional security. Principal opposition to the bill comes from the powerful multinational oil in­ dustry whose contention it is that the nation's present import policies are not injurious to our country's security. In recent testimonies before the Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee, oil industry representatives claimed that their "thirdflag" fleets, although under foreign reg­ istry, are still effectively controlled by the U.S. However, a recent international inci­ dent has conclusively proved that this claim is nothing but a hollow, unsubstan­ tiated promise. Last November, Liberia issued an or­ der prohibiting any Liberian registered vessel, many of which were American owned under the "effective control" sys­ tem, from delivering war supplies to the Middle East. And "effective control" or not, none of them did, thereby seriously inhibiting U.S. foreign policy. So much for "effective control." The oil industry has also testified that the U.S. shipbuilding industry is inca­ pable of keeping up with increased de­ mands for new construction, which would be spurred by the oil import legislation. This testimony is completely refuted by the findings of the impartial Commission on American Shipbuilding which in a de­ tailed three year study concluded that the U.S. shipbuilding industry was both willing and capable of meeting all de­ mands put upon it in the area of new ship construction. The oil industry claims are prompted by selfish, corporate economics and are by no means reflective of the national in­ terest. SIU President Paul Hall, in his testi­ mony before the Subcommittee, outlined the wide-ranging benefits to passage of the bill. He testified that the bill would: Create thousands of jobs for Ameri­ can workers on board ships, in shipyards, and in service industries. • Reduce the nation's deficit in the ocean transportation segment of our bal­ ance of payments and thereby help sta­ bilize the dollar both home and abroad. ® Increase the nation's tax revenues by increasing the amount of money paid to the treasury by U.S. workers and U.S. companies building and operating Amer­ ican-flag ships. • Provide the benefit of a cost moni­ toring system in tanker transportation, which will insure that only justifiable and necessary costs are pass^ on to the American consumer. Almost every oil importing nation al­ ready has oil import quota laws on the books, and rigidly enforces them. It is high time that the U.S. recognize the dangers in our import policies and adopt the Energy Transportation Secur­ ity Act. It is good for the U.S. maritime indus­ try, the American worker and America. Fcatemally, Buren D. Elliott Chesapeake, Va. ... Regards to the SIU ;M Seafarer Fred Hartshorn, is legally blind and :he has asked me to send his regards and congratulations to the SIU for the fine job you are doing both ashore and afloat in making the Union such an outstanding organization. Each month, I read the LOG to him from cover to cover. He enjoys keeping informed of the Union's progress in the . areas of new ships and new facilities at Piney Point. ; Sincere regards, . 'k Mrs. Norma Hartshorn Pawtucket,RJ. 'I jc. ...... ml r -• Thanks Brother AAembers years as a marine engineer aboard inland tugboats, 1 am now retired in Harvey, La. with thd belp of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. I appreciate the Union taking care of me in my dwlinihg and ill years and I want to thank my Brother inembers for all; fliey have done for me since my retirement. ISmnsJiForet^^^ Mfsith Ai^rica, itt SiaOiren. fntefhitloriat Union ot : < ulf. Uilte* ind intone Witors Oiitric^ AFtCIO Eoocutivo Board P»ul Hall Presldant Cat Tantiar, Ewoof/va Vice-Pf$sld0nt EatI Shepard, Vic«-Ptitsiaent JOB O.Giorgio, Secretuf'Treasuwr Ufldaay Wlltlams, VlCB-PfasMent Wa<\)n Drozak. Vice-Pfesidont Paul Oro«ik. Vteo-tVeiidBnt mbhthly by Soafaror# intemaltonal Unten; Atlantic, 103 tjuJf, Lakea and Inland W^fa Diatrtct, AFL-CIO 675_.Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.V. 11232. iTal. 499.6600, Second C!as» postage paid ai^:B N.Y. tip': ...... Seafarers Log Page 18 Mr �C0:\ • SlU-Manned Ulfrasea Sails on Maiden Voyagel| •: '•'.ri''•^'' .>i>K'-'-: ••' • "^"T- ^HE SIU-MANNED Ultrasea (Westchester Marine) loaded grain in Vancouver, Canada late last month and departed for Japan on her liden voyage. The 80,500 dwt OBO (oil, bulk, ore) carrier crewed up iMar. 16 in San Diego to join her sister-ship, the Ultramar H'hich sailed [on her maiden voyage to the Far East in Aug^. The third of these San Clemente-class ships—^the largest class of ships [built on the West Coast—^will be crewing in June. She is the Golden lDofp^£n> Eight more of these OBO carriers are scheduled for launching [by Westchester Marine I J"}- - , I• I"*' " All of these 11 new 892-foot ships are being constructed under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 which was enacted through the participation of our membership in SPAD. The Ultrasea is powered by a steam turbine engine with a service speed of 16.5 knots. She has a beam of 105 feet and a draft of 62Vi feet. Seafarer Stanley Bojko, who completed the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram last month and is bosun on the Ultrasea said: "We have a good crew aboard and everything is running smoothly.'' ' V' . \ 1,^ ^ r——^ The foredeck of the Ultrasea as seen from the bridge shows the radically new hatch and pipeline design of the oil-bulk-ore carriers. Engine Delegate R. Greening and QMED Philip Martin stand In front of the automated engine room console. Training at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point is providing our contractedcompanies with trained Seafarers to man the new ships of our nation's revitalized merchant marine. April 1974 Bosun Stanley Bojko, who completed the SlU Bosuns Recertification Program last month, stands wheel watch at the automated console in the wheelhouse of the Ultrasea. Chief Steward Tom Navarre, right, and Cook-Baker Isabelo Quanico together with other members of the steward's department are making certain that the crew is well-fed and happy. Page 19 �4* Houston Seafarers listen attentively to the meet­ ing's proceedings. Seated center is Recertified Bosun Richard Wardiaw who recently completed the two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The port of Houston, Tex. is one of the busiest in the United States. In terms of cargo tonnage handled per year, only the ports of New York, which handles 174 million tons, and New Orleans, which handles 123 million, are larger. Houston handles in excess of 64 million tons. Shipping in Houston, which has always been good, has increased substantially due to the .signing in late 1972 of the bilateral trade agreement with Russia. Houston is the major U.S. port of departure in> volved in the U.S.-USSR wheat agreement. Presently, there are 50 SlU-contracted ships on the Russian grain run. For Houston Seafarers, the port holds its monthly membership meeting on the second Mon­ day after the first Sunday of each month. Besides voting on a number of reports from Union officials, Seafarers at the February member­ ship meeting heard from a representative of the United Farm Workers Union, asking the SHTs support in the hoycbtt of non-union harvested crops. SlU-Vice President Paul Drozak, who chairs the Houston membership meetings, answers question from the floor. The floor is open to discussion at February's Houston membership meeting, and an SID member, standing right, poses question to SlU-Vice President and meeting Chairman Paul Drozak, at podium left. i'; Union Representative Abraham Almendarez, seated, aids Houston Seafarer David Herrera In completing application for upgrading at Piney Point for the rating of able-seaman. Page 20 United Farm Workers Representative Kris Vasquez asks the SlU's support in the boycott of non-union harvested crops. Seafarers Log �50 SlU Ships in Trade Agreement Between US. and Russia Provides Many Jobs for Seafarers Eighteen months ago, the United States and Russia concluded their prec­ edent-setting bilateral trade agreement which opened up trade between Russia and 40 American ports. That agreement, which guaranteed that at least one-third of all cargoes be­ tween the two countries would be reserved for American-flag ships, pro­ vided 5,000 new jobs for Americans including many SIU members. Onethird of the cargo was reserved for Rus­ sian ships, and the remaining third available to third-flag shippers. The Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine) at the public grain elevator loading grain in New Orleans recently. The vessel is one of 50 SlU-contracted ships which are currentiy making runs to and from Russia. The agreement to ship one-third of the goods on American-flag ships was achieved to a large extent through the efforts of the SIU, and its political arm in Washington, SPAD. It is through the voluntary contributions of Seafarers to SPAD that the SIU is able to fight for important agreements like the one be­ tween the U.S. and Russia. This bilateral agreement ("affecting both parties"), which SIU President Paul Hall has termed "a basic change in national policy on trade," is just one area where SPAD has worked for the benefit of SIU members. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and the construction of the Trans-Alas­ kan pipeline, were two other legislative actions for which the SIU (through SPAD) successfully fought. In December of 1972, an SIUmanned ship, the Ogden Willamette, became the first U.S.-flag vessel to carry grain to Russia and return under the terms of the trade agreement. At that time 20 SlU-contracted ships had received approval for operating dif­ ferential subsidies for the carriage of grain. Today, 50 SlU-contracted ships are on runs to Russia carrying grain over and returning with oil. A grain chute depositing corn into the hold of the Ogden Wabash. With all chutes loading the grain, the ship can be fully loaded in about 12 hours. Chief Cook Rene Hidalgo (front) and Cook and Baker Benny Cuncia at work in the galley making sure that the crew is well fed on the long trips to the Soviet Union. Third Engineer Jim Stewatt (right) and John Wallack, who is engine delegate on the ship's committee, looking over the controls in the engine room aboard the Ogden Wabash. April 1974 In addition to the original 20, (aside from the Ogden Willamette, some of the first to make a run to Russia were the National Defender, Overseas Joyce, Transsuperior and Transpanama) ships now making runs to Russia include the Overseas Vivian, Transeastern, Over­ seas Anchorage, Penn Challenger, and the Manhattan. Most of the major American ports on the East, West and Gulf Coasts, and the Great Lakes were opened to trade. This marked the first time that Soviet vessels were able to call upon East Coast and Great Lakes ports since 1963. The October 1972 agreement opened up trade between the two nations far beyond the shipment of grain. The So­ viet Union is importing machinery built by American workers, and exporting raw materials to the United States. The original agreement was ampli­ fied in May, 1973, after negotiations be­ tween the two countries were held in Moscow. As. a result, American ships engaged in U.S.-Soviet trade obtained more favorable terms in the second half of 1973. The new agreement increased the government's operating subsidy pro­ gram for American vessels involved in this trade, and provided for greater channel depth at Black Sea ports. Page 21 �New SIU Pensioners Joseph J. Cbervenka, 67, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Duluth, Minn, sailing as an A"S in the .Ti. deck department. He had sailed 28 years when he retired. Brother Chervenka is an Army veteran of World War II. He is a native of Czechoslo­ vakia and is a resident of Erie, Pa. -lir- Jesus M. Granados, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a cook. Brother Granados attended an educational conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He was bom in Tampa, Fla. where he is now a resident. John McLain, 65, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment for 32 years. Born in Arkansas, Brother McLain is now a resident of Kreole, Miss., with his wife, Ollie. Hany K. Pillars, 72, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1961 sailing in both the deck and engine depart­ ments for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother Pillars is a Navy vet­ eran of World War I. He is a resi­ dent of Ashtabula with his wife, Alvera. Jesus Ayala, 55, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Ayala is a native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife. Pilar. Billy Sing, 70, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sail­ ing as chief cook in the steward department. Born in China, Brother Sing currently lives in San Francisco. Norman E. Wroton, Sr., 63, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the engine department. Brother Wroton is a native of Princess Anne, Va., and now resides in Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Vera. John H. Morris, 66, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Jack­ sonville sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Morris sailed for 34 years. Born in Panama City, Fla., he currently resides in Jacksonville with his wife, Alberta and son, William. Ding H. Woo, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing in the steward department as a chief cook. Brother Woo was bora in China becoming a U.S. citizen in 1954. He now resides in San Fran­ cisco with his wife. Ah You. Harold L. Knipp, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the engine department. Brother Knipp is a native of Ohio and currently resides in Toledo with his wife, Helen. Alpbonse Monaban, 70, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing in the engine depart­ ment last for the Waterman Steam­ ship Co. Brother Monahan had sailed since 1940. Bora in Massa­ chusetts, he now resides in Maiden, Mass. J. C. Keel, 50, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a bosun in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Woodville, Ala., he now resides in Atmore, Ala. with his wife, Carolyn. Regino Vazquez, 58, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Vazquez was on picket duty in the New York Harbor strike in 1961. Bora in Puerto Rico, he presently resides in New York City. SIU Patrolman Mike Woriey, seated right, talks over some aspects of the SlU's Shipping Rules with the ship's committee aboard the containership Oakland at her most recent payoff in the port of San Francisco. The com­ mittee memLers are, standing from the left: Claude Johnson, secretaryreporter; John Coastes, engine delegate; James Moord, deck delegate, Leo Karttunem, educational director, and crewmember George McClelland. Seated from the left are: Jim Shorten, ship's chairman, and Lionel Dunkins, steward delegate. Page 22 William H. Bowman, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Bowman was born in Portland, Me. where he is now a resident. Walter R. Geis, 66, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing in the steward department for more than 30 years. Brother Geis was born in Baltimore and is now a resident of Jonesville, La. Oakland Committee rri Cornello Preclaro, 68, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department for 46 years. Brother Preclaro sailed as a bosun for eight years. A native of Santa Cruz, the Philippines, he is a resident now of San Francisco with his wife, Sophie. Jack Ryan, 65, joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1961 sailing in the deck department as an AB. fj Brother Ryan was bora in Michigan and is now a resident of Seattle with his wife, Louise. Albert F. Gu£fner, 66, joined the SIU-afl51iated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a tug lines­ man for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1943 to this year. Brother Guffner was a member of the Inter­ national Seamen's Union in the early 1930s shipping out of the East and West Coasts to the Far East. He be­ gan sailing on the Great Lakes in the late 1930s. Seafarer Guffner is now a resident of Buffalo with his wife, Mae. ''m: 'V Gaylord C. Dragoo, 66, joined the SIU in the Great Lakes port of ElfCailing^in the deck department as an AB. Brother Dragoo is a native of Michigan where he is now a resident in Benzonia with his wife, Thelma. MONBERSHIPMEEnNGS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York May 6 , Philadelphia ... May 7 . Baltimore May 8 . Norfolk May 9 . Detroit May 10. May 13 . Houston .May 13 , New Orleans ... May 14 . Mobile .May 15. San Francisco ..May 16. Columbus May 18. Chicago May 14 . Port Arthur ... May 14 . Buffalo May 15. St. Louis May 16. Cleveland May 16. Jersey City May 13 . Deep Sea 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m IBU 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. — UIW 7:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. — — — — — — 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ........ 5:00 p.m. Seafarers Log �New A Book Members WiUiam Deskins Seafarer William Deskins has been a member of the SlU since 1967. Brother Deskins ships out of the port of Norfolk in the steward department. Prior to completing the program for his "A" book he went through the Steward Up­ grading Program at Piney Point and up­ graded to Chief Steward. A native of West Virginia, Brother Deskins now re­ sides in Virginia Beach, Va. with his wife Lucy. I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed with the oflBcers and person­ nel who run our Union. In each department at Piney Point you find willing and able people dedi­ cated to their job. Teachers deal with students on a one-to-one basis until they can pass the required material. They treat each person in the most humane and respected way, giving him a chance at a better paying job and a better way of life. Over and over again the importance of doing a good job is stressed by those in charge, as they build for tomorrow. They give hope to those who in a lot of cases have never had a break before. I am proud to be a part of this or­ ganization and will not sit idly by when my service can be of help, including my donation to SPAD. Six more Seaforers achieved full books through the SIU "A" Senioi^ity Upgrading Program and took the oath of obligation at the general membership meeting in New York this month. The addition of these six brings-hv* 83 the number of members who have attained fuU book status since the up­ grading program was initiated last year. The six are: John Restaino, On this page the six new full-hook William Bellinger, William Deskins, members tell in their own words what Marion Fila, Rohert Gilliam and the program has meant to them. Larry Utterback. advantage of it will have missed one of the really great opportunities of his life­ time. This program opens the internal workings of our Union to us. It shows us the need for our Seafarers Political Activities Donations, and how these donations are used to gain newer, big­ ger, better and safer ships through poli­ tics and legislation. Also, our SPAD dollars go toward getting legislation en­ acted to give us more of our fair share of the cargo needed for the profitable operation of these ships. We should all take advantage of these programs that have been opened to us. Larry Utterback William Bellinger Seafarer William Bellinger has been a member of the SIU. since 1967. Brother Bellinger, 50, is a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. A native of• Michigan, he now / rv I . ships out of the port of Baltimore as Cook and Baker. Seafarer Bellinger re­ ceived his lifeboat ticket at Piney Point in 1972. He plans to return to Piney Point to upgrade to Chief Cook, and to enroll in the GED program. We have in our Union today one of the greatest opportunities ever offered to a membership by any union. Any man in the SIU who is qualified for this diverse program and does not take y Robert The program was established with two objectives in mind; to maintain the SIU's tradition of providing welltrained and highly qualified Seafarers for all its contracted ships, and to give those who participate in the program a better understanding of the problems we face and the need for ^ meeting those problems. Seafarer Larry Utterback graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in August, 1969 when he was only 16 years old. A native of Pensacola, Fla., Seafarer Utterback sails out of the port of Jacksonville as able-seaman. He has a wife, Jenny, and a 16-month old daughter. At Piney Point I learned about the need for better trained OVailiVil seamen lliaiiman—vauiaawvi ning our ships, and at the Harry Lundeberg School this training is given to a young guy to make him better prepared for a career of going to sea. During the time I spent at Piney Point and in New York I have come to under­ stand the operations of the SIU. I learned the need for our SPAD dona­ tions, how they are used to help pass Gilliam Seafarer Robert Gilliam has been in since 1968. Brother Gilliam sails out of the port of San Francisco in the steward department. Prior to up­ grading to "A" book status he com­ pleted a course at Piney Point to receive a 3rd Cook rating. A native of Phila­ delphia, the 29-year old Seafarer now lives in Oceanside, Calif. During my stay at Piney Point I learned about our Union and what it does for our membership. The Union provides us with better wages, working conditions and living conditions. It in­ sures our paid vacations, welfare and hospitalization benefits and job security. During the program I have been able to learn how the Union does this and observe the various plans in operation. Education in this Union has a very big emphasis. The attitude at Union Headquarters and the facilities at Piney Point go very far towards providing a Union education system that is un­ matched in this country. bills that are important to the Merchant Marine and how they help stop outside interests from destroying the industry. I think every seaman, young and old, should take advantage of all the pro­ grams and opportunities offered by the Union for its members. Marion Fila Seafarer Marion Fila has been a member of the SIU since 1960. Brother Fila ships out of the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif, as AB. Prior to completing the Upgrading program he received his Quartermaster's rating and qualified for sailing on the new LNG/LPG ships at the Harry Lundeberg School. Born in Poland, Brother Fila now makes his home in Wilmington. I used to be upset when jobs went to Seafarers who had ten times less seatime than I did. Finally some Union of­ ficials talked me into going to the school for my "A" Seniority Upgrading, and believe me that's the best thing that ever happened to me. For one thing, it opened my eyes on how the Union operates and the hard­ ships it went through to get where we are today. It also taught me that for $20, SPAD can keep me off the docks and from" getting my head bashed in like in the old days. The opportunities those kids and upgraders have must be the envy of students from the best col­ leges in the U.S. The system, the facili­ ties and most of all the instructors are unique. John Restaino Seafarer John Restaino graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in December, 1971. A 22-year old native of New Jersey, Brother Restaino sails as fireman-watertender out of the port of New York. He eventually plans to return to Piney Point to upgrade to QMED. In a day when most large organiza­ tions have lost their concern for the individual, it is somewhat reassuring to be a member of one of the few organi­ zations left that still prides itself on its concern for the individual. If I have learned anything during my time in the "A" Seniority Program it is that as a' member of the SIU I do count and that my voice does not fall on a deaf car. The SIU believes in an informed and knowledgeable membership, and goes to all ends to insure this. I have no doubt that as a full member of the SIU I am somebody, not just another number in some filed statistics. >V 'Robert J. Traittor, Deck ^mgeonSimpson,Eiigtae l.,E4^e ^ John R. Day, Enginte line Richai^ L.Blacldock, En^o Carroll GcHelck, Deck GanertHvClartc, D^^^ MairinR-^ Blake D. Haynes, Engine James EofRnnmetit^ • GeojrgC;Eo:Moqre,:De^^^^ Charles Rodriguez, Engine David W. Stauter, Engine John R. Wolfe, Deck Albert K.H.Wambach, Deck George S. Vukmir, Deck Following are me mmcs ma ae^cesefMy completed the "A" Senior-r i i parimenteciiheSJSeaSarerrwhohme tly Upgradtng Program. Timothy Thomas, p. L. Bean. Bean, Deck ; Timirthy noma.. Deck P. Timothy I. Bolen, Deck Kevin Conklin, Engine M. R. Grimes, Deck Stephen R. Garay, Deck Robert G. Lentsch, Deck D. E. Ivey, Engine Louis H. Ludeman, Deck > ;^' Wadsworth R. Daniel, Engine ML J<^ Deck Martin J; McAndrew, Eo^e John D.Kelley, Deck L. Q. KIttleson, En^ne John Miranda, Engine Caldwell Sabb, Jr., Engine M. A. Marcus, Deck Keith ESisk, Deck Patrick M. Hawker, Deck T. J. McCabe, En^ne M. Thomas, Ehiuie Lee Roy Burke, Engine R. G. Minix, Engine Timothy H. Burke, Deck H. D. Spencer, Engine C. M. Moore, Deck WUiiamL. Davis, Deck _, Wiiliaro ,J. Moore,, Deck D, B. Sniith, Steward David I. Gower, Engine . Gary L. Spell, Engine Mbximo Dising, Engine Joseph J. Kundrat, Steward William Ripley, Deck Larry Ewing, Steward Thomas J. Vain, Deck Alfred G. Sanger, Dec Johnnie Konetes, Deck Patrick M. Graham, Dedc Lawrence Kunc, I Thomas Kegney, Engine Charles J, Kr^ey, April 1974 fames Robak^ Deck^^ Marie E. Wilhelm, Engine , iRichaii^ C. Wilson, Steward luapT. BMter.EegEe. ^knc A. Bcauverd.E^e Paul Keniey, Engine Jason R Paricer, Deck Joseph W. Spell, Deck Ashton R. Woodhouse, Engine Robert C.Mey, Jr., Engine Ronald B. Shaw, Engine Richard R.Makaravricz, Elaine Heniy£.M^ |Wi||^ William H, Deskins, Steward Marion R. Fila, Deck Robert W.Gilliam, Steward11® John M. Restaiiio, Enj^ne rL.Uttetfoad(,] Page 23 �Rio HalnaFlne, Little Ship One of the most unique vessels manned by Seafarers Is the relatively small containersh^ Rio Haina oper­ ated hy Sea-Land Service. Dwarfed hy such giant containerships as the 946-foot long Sea-Land Market, the Rio Haina carries 26 containers on a continuous run be­ tween Port Elizabeth, NJ., Ports­ mouth, Va. and Bermuda. She re­ mains in port for approximately one day at each stopover. The Rio Haina, namd after a river in the Dominican Republic, is 165 feet in length with a 38-foot beam and an eight foot draft. She weighs 1,000 gross tons and can cruise at a speed of 10 knots. She is powered by a 1200 hp twin engine diesel. The six-year old containership was originally designed to service oil rigs in the Gulf but was acquired by Sea-Land and converted for con­ tainer carriage several years ago. In a detailed and informative let­ ter to the LOG, Marvin Howard, presently sailing as able seaman aboard the Rio Haina, notes that for a small ship, "living quarters are very spacious.** He also notes that she "has an excellent galley." "She is a fine ship to work," con­ cludes Brother Howard. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Flans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 21-Mar. 27,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospitd & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment Amount Number MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 15 482 547 23 5 9,705 2 242 75 43 3,415 998 50 10 24,032 4 676 107 50,878.00 482.00 1,641.00 4,467.61 839.00 77,640.00 515.05 5,640.56 2,431.40 $ 124,878.00 3,415.00 . 2,994.00 8,635.31 1,340.00 192,256.00 975.05 15,397.61 4,889.70 495 71 150 37 4 184 — 1,220 191 368 75 11 465 122,326.15 2,038,00 19,101.25 9,650.00 411.00 3,938.18 251,034.13 5,495.65 45,879.05 19,550.00 732.75 9,859.60 17 218 157 22 33 — 6 — — 1,808 36 470 375 44 156 2 11 2 3,603 50,050.70 42,204.08 6,564.75 3,472.75 978.95 — 2,209.57 — — 12,036.40 107,050.70 87,922.39 13.242.37 6,233.75 3,544.83 150.00 3,470.18 — 383.20 24,606.40 13 28 4,065.25 10,810.40 14,311 2,187 1,104 17,602 36,392 4,387 3,666 44,445 423,581.65 527,330.00 578,865.37 $1,529,777.02 944,746.07 1,065,363.90 2,059,213.70 $4,069,323.67 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation Page 24 QmarM. Mnthanna Please contact your parents as soon as possible at 4735 N. Drake Ave., Chicago, 111. Migel Luis Medina Please contact Justina Schumacher as soon as possible at 25 S. Munn Ave., E. Orange, N.J. 07018. D. Papaioannou Please contact Mrs. Gladys Hanson as soon as possible at 3565 Dimond Ave., Oakland, Calif. 94602. Richard y. Ceiling Please contact Mis. Mary Ceiling as soon as possible at 665 Geary St., San Francisco, Calif. 94102. Jack Minnahan Contact John Donovan as soon as possible at 584 Columbia Rd., Dor­ chester, Mass. Patrick Phillips Contact your mother as soon as pos­ sible at 414 Brookside Dr., Mayfield, Ky. 42066. All Seafarers Harvey Pritchett, brother of the late Seafarer Claude W. Pritchett, requests that anyone who was recently ac­ quainted with Claude prior to his death -get in touch vrith him concerning his brother's personal effects. You may contact him at Route 1, Box 83, Al­ berta, Va., or call collect 804-6768824. Billy Burke Mr. Chris Clarke wishes that you contact him as soon as possible at 49 Maple St., Cranston, R.I. Mike Cramer Please contact Ed lialsor as soon as possible at 1110 Pleasant Valley Lane, Baker, Ore. 97814. Seafarers Log �Makes It '18 Out of 18' Seafarer Blafchford Gets High School Diploma A thirst for knowledge led John "Chris" Blatchford to the Harry Lundeberg School with three goals in mind: receiving his engine department en­ dorsements through the Upgrading pro­ gram, receiving his high school diploma through the GED program, and taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test in order to qualify for college. Seafarer Blatchford, 31, received his endorsements for Qualified Member of the Engine Department in February, and as soon as he finished with that project went immediately into the Gen­ eral Equivalency Development Program —a tough assignment for someone who left school when he was in the ninth grade. But, the undaunted student replies, "Education isn't an age, it's a state of mind." He proved his point on March 21 and 22 by becmning the 18th Seafarer to pass the GED tests and receive his high school diploma. This makes 18 out of 18 Seafarers who have taken and passed the test. Blatchford said he gave the thought of working towards his high school di­ ploma in order to enter college some long hard consideration and discussed the idea with many educators in Adult Education. He said that that age is no barrier in completing one's education today. Blatchford added that he had at­ tended a Southern Educational Confer­ ence in Houston, Tex. last year and was encouraged to take the big step by the attitudes of the people he met and talked with. "The information I gained there al- leviated many of my fears about return­ ing to the classroom," he said. "Besides, I'm single and can afford it!" Seafarer Blatchford was one of the public school pushouts. He withdrew from school when he was 17 and was "hustled off to the Navy" where he stayed for four years. He later found out that his Assistant High School Prin­ cipal had suggested that his parents withdraw him because he "wasn't of the caliber necessary for the educational program." "At that time it was probably a fair judgement," he commented, "because I wasn't putting out any effort." Blatchford went from the Navy to a Quality Control Inspector for Chrysler Corporation to working in the Louisiana oil fields before he began shipping in 1968. Since that time he has been around the world and was shipping as a Second Pumpman before he came back to the Lundeberg School to up­ grade. V : i| ^ J f Eventually, he wants to major in Po­ litical Science in college with the goal of going into law, either corporate or marine. He added he still plans to ship for three months out of every year while he pursues his educational goals. T i, { 'i Science Teacher Cindy McCall works with Lundeberg School trainees who are preparing for their GED high school examinations. From left are: Ron Staley, Rudy Vedder and Joe Kopeck. Small classes and dedicated teachers insure the success of the school's academic program for trainees and Seafarers. Seafarer John "Chris" Blatchford, 31, left, works with HLS Trainee Charles Cooper as they prepare for their Maryland State High School Equivalency Examinations. Chris, who also achieved his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School, became the 18th Seafarer to pass his high school tests. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Eighteen Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. Some students at the Lundeberg School who are not quite ready for the full GED course enroll in the special pre-GED program for reading and study skills help. Reading Specialist Anne Clare Morrison works with two students, Patrick Turner and Aaron Thibodeaux to help them improve their study methods. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. .Book No.. Name. Address. Last grade completed. Reading impro\^ement is an important part of the training program at the Lundeberg School for both trainees and upgraders, and the school has highly qualified educators to teach and encourage reading skills. Ann McCallum, head of the reading and study skills program gives special attention to the reading advancement of trainee Kedrick Jackson. (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 25 April 1974 --T �Meetings Digest of SlU V. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm. Corp.), February 3 — Chair­ man M. Duet; Secretary S. Hawkins; Educational Director Poulakis; Deck Delegate W. J. Pearl. A fire and boat drill was conducted and everyone per­ formed exceptionally well. $6 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. There are 12 movies aboard and they will be shown twice so all crewmembers will get a chance to view them. FALCON DUCHESS (Falcon Car­ riers), February 11—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun F. Olson; Secretary W. E. Battle; Educational Director Ed LaRpda; Deck Delegate Elex Carry. $88 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on various features that appeared in the January issue of the Seafarers Log. Suggested that everyone read the Log as everything concerning the Union is in it. Everything running smoothly. Next port Pearl Harbor. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 3—Chairman Manuel Sanchez; Secretary John Nash; Steward Delegate Frederick R. Biegel. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the crew messhall and lounge clean. Vote of thanks to the cooks and messmen for a job well done. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tankers Corp.), February 17—Chair­ man Jack D. Kingsley; &cretary Vin­ cent Sanchez, Jr.; Educational Director Dobromir Kosicld. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 24—Chairman John Davis; ^cretary E. W. Anderson; Steward Delegate Raymond Clark. No disputed OT. A new antenna is to be installed on the television set. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston. PECOS (Hudson Waterways), Feb­ ruary 19—Chairman Billie Price; Sec­ retary J. B. Harris; Educational Direc­ tor James Chianese. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers Inc.), February 3—Chair­ man B. R. Scott; Secretary E. Bradley; Educational Director R. J. Koch; Deck Delegate B. Owen; Steward Delegate Joseph Roberts. $23 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 3—Chairman C. A. Perreira; Secretary H. P. Knowles; Educational Director V. Gemer; Deck Delegate V. C. Dowd; Engine Delegate G. Byoff; Steward Delegate C. B. Carter. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Long Beach. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), February 10—Chair­ man Joseph ^ley; Secretary E. Hagger. $2.73 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSIDAHO (Seatrain Lines Inc.), February 24—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Elbert Hogge; Secretary Oreste Vola; Engine Delegate O. Lefsaker; Steward Delegate Juan Ruiz. No disputed OT. Bosun held a discussion on the advantages of upgrading at Piney Point. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Page 26 THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), February 10—Chairman V. Poulsen; Secretary J. W. Sanders. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), February 10 — Chairman Luther J. Pate; Secretary E. W. Gay; Educational Director J. J. Orsini; Deck Delegate Richard Bradford; Steward Delegate Richard G. Smith. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ lyLONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 10—Chairman C. L. Gonzalez; Secretary Ray Taylor; Edu­ cational Director Ramon Torres; Deck Delegate James Williamson. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 24 — Chairman N. Beachlivanis; Secretary F. Carmichael; Educational Director O. Stornes; Deck Delegate Elvis O. Warren; Engine Del­ egate Leonard Bailey. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on all Union matters especially SPAD and how all members can benefit from contributing to same. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain Lines, Inc.), February 17 — Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Secretary E. Caudill; Edu­ cational Director Carroll; Deck Dele­ gate Frank Camara; Steward Delegate Henry Martin. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to the deck department for cleaning the pantry in the morning. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Honolulu. San Juan Committee After completion of a Mediterranean voyage, the SlU-contracted containership San Juan paid off at Port Elizabeth on Mar. 18. Her ship's committee members are, from the left: Y. Swartz, deck delegate: H. Murranka, ship's chairman; L. Nieves, engine delegate, and S. Piatak, secretary-reporter. The San Juan has a length of C13 feet with a capacity for 476 containers. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service, JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ Inc.), February 3—Chairman Recerti­ ship), February 17—Chairman Lee fied Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Harvey; Secretary T. D. Ballard; Edu­ Gus Skendelas; Educational Director cational Director Brunell: $170 in Maurice D. Stover; Deck Delegate ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck Walter Rogers; Steward Delegate Oscar department. Held a discussion with Sorenson. $26.65 in ship's fund. No crewmembers and warned about the disputed OT. Everything running use of drugs aboard ship. Suggested that $40 be taken from ship's fund to smoothly. Next port Seattle. buy books. Next port Charleston. SEA'LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 9—Chairman DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), Charles Boyle; Secretary J. E. Adams; February 10—Chairman J. Collins; Educational Director Charles Henley. Secretary D. Collins; Educational Di­ No disputed OT. Observed one minute rector E. Synan; Steward Delegate of silence in memory of our departed Peter V. Hammel. $6.30 in ship's fund. brothers. Next port Rotterdam. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Suggested that the company have SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (Seaa pay telephone installed on the docks Land Service, Inc.), February 4 — in the area as there is no phone avail­ Chairman Peter A. Ucci; Secretary able at the present time. A vote of Duke Hall; Educational Director Em­ thanks to the steward department for a erson C. Walker; Deck Delegate Frank job well done. J. Balasia; Engine Delegate Pete Gon­ COSSATOT (Hudson Waterways), zalez. Received a new shipment of Logs February 17—Chairman David Lain Hong Kong and read President Paul France; Secretary J. Thrasher; Educa­ Hall's column on SPAD. $65 in ship's tional Director G. Meaden; Engine fund. Held a meeting on safety during Delegate John L. Hubbard. $8 in ship's fire and boat drills. Vote of thanks to fund. No disputed OT. Request that the steward department for a job well movies be supplied for extended voy­ done. Observed one minute of silence ages. Next port Turkey. in memory of our departed brothers. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice, Inc.), February 18—Chairman B. E. Swearingen; Secretary A. Seda; Edu­ cational Director W. Blank; Deck Del­ egate A. Ruiz; Engine Delegate Curtis Ducotee; Steward Delegate Juan Her­ nandez. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Miami. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), February 24—Chairman Joe Puglisi; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Educational Director Frank Nestor; Deck Delegate J. S. Rogers; Steward Delegate Frank Rahas. No disputed OT. The crew re­ grets the loss of their dog Hey You who died on February 10, 1974 and was buried at sea. She was the deck depart­ ment watch dog at coffee time and had been with the ship since July 1, 1955. Everyone will miss her. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways Corp.), February 17—Chairman Grima; Secretary Fagan; Educational Director John McLaughlin; Deck Dele­ gate James W. Galloway. 40jf in ship's fund. All crewmembers are requested to give a donation in case it is needed. A vote of thanks to the new messman. Next port, the Azores. TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways Corp.), February 17—Chairman F. Johnson; Secretary F. T. DiCarlo; Edu­ cational Director L. L. Stanton; Deck Delegate Eddie McCain; Engine Dele­ gate Darry Sanders; Steward Delegate Otis Paschal. Had a discussion on safety aboard ship and for all crew­ members to obey smoking signs, red lines and danger area. $55 in ship's fund. $40 came from arrival pools. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for an excellent job. SEALAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 6—Chairman Recertified Bosun James W. Pulliam; Secretary J. Shields; Educational Di­ rector Wale; Deck Delegate Anthony Ferrara; Engine Delegate Clifford C. Hall; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jack­ son. All crewmembers were asked to donate to SPAD as much as they can. $25.75 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Will try to obtain a better selec­ tion of movies and a time will be set up for showing so everyone can enjoy them. Next port. Long Beach. Official ship' minutes were alsd received from the following vessels: FALCON PRINCESS JEFFERSON DAVIS DELTA SUD TRANSONEIDA TRANSCHAMPLAIN BOSTON SEA-LAND VENTURE CALMAR SEATRAIN FLORIDA IBERVILLE OVERSEAS BULKER FORT HOSKINS LA SALLE Seafarers Log �tY.. •1 1 Iberville VisHs Gulf . '.r Before Far East Run The freightship Iberville (WaterI man S^p^mship Corp.) stopped off at the port of New Orleans in Februaiy before heading out to the Far East. The ship came into New Orleans, lone of the busiest U.S. ports, from I a coastwise run to top off bunkers. The 563-foot vessel spent three Idays in New Orleans. She was crigiinally scheduled to come in on Feb. Is, but was delayed until the 11th bejcaiise dense fog at the mouth of the sissippi prevented vessels from lentering port for 15 days. The 14,313-dwt ship was built in |1952. Her speed is 19.5 knots. The Iberville was formerly the Hong \Kong Bear, when she was owned by IPacific Far East Lines. Waterman 1 Steamship Corp. took over the ship in June, 1972. The Iberville had been running coastwise picking up cargo after she returned from her last Far East run. She had stopped at New Orleans, then went to Houston, Beaumont, Tex. and then hack to New Orleans. After departing New Orleans she headed for the Far East ports of Kobe, Qiiinhon, Saigon, Manila, Suhic Bay, Hong Kong, Kaohasiung, Kaeelung and Yokohama. Despite the fact that the ship was anchored outside New Orleans wait­ ing for the fog to lift, the crew re­ ported no problems aboard. They were looking forward to a smooth run to the Far East. if. i-fcv i'V "' f" L -f IT' • 1:1 The Iberville (Waterman Steamship Corp.) at dock in New Orleans. <)•' I I' I .< !• 1 t: 1i| Cook and Baker Eddy A. Bowers prepares food in the galley, as Third Cook John R. Holiday (left) and Chief Steward Harvey M. Lee (middle) look on. : >..3 The deck gang aboard the Iberville working hard rigging the cargo boom. April 1974 Page 27 . '1- .. �jRnal departures! Julio C. Mayorga, Sr., 40, expired aboard the SS John Penn in Keelung, Taiwan, Nov. 16. Brother Mayorga joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1971 sailing in the deck department. A native of Honduras, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Burial was in San Pearo Sula, Honduras. Surviving are his widow, Teresa and two sons, Julio C., Jr. and Carlos. SIU pensioner Charles A. Moss, 75, passed away on Nov. 10. Brother Moss joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He began sailing in 1919. Born in Rhode Island, Brother Moss was a resident of Philadelphia when he died. Surviving is an aunt, Mrs. Josephine Roblee of Everett, Mass. 11 SIU pensioner Charles L. Mason, 57, died of cancer in Blessing Hospi­ tal, Quincy, 111. on Oct. 30. Brother Mason joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing in the deck department as an AB. He had sailed 32 years. Born in Quincy, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in Calvary Cemeter>% Quincy. Surviving are his widow, Barbara; four sons, Michael, Ed­ ward, Charles and John and three daughters, Margaret, Lucille and Barbara. Florenz Paskowski, 47, passed away Dec. 1 in New Orleans. Brother Paskowski joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the engine department. He had sailed 30 years. Bom in New York, he was a resident of Vineland, N. J. at the time of his death. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Veronica Wandland of Vineland. !'! A Willard A. McMllllon, 64, expired in San Francisco Nov. 20. Brother McMillion joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1966 sailing in the steward department. He had sailed 17 months during World War II and was a 1965 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. A native of Beckley, W. Va., he was a resident of San Jose, Calif. Inter­ ment was in Oak Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, San Jose. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; a son, Terry, and two daughters, Darlene and Donna. Richard M. Nelson, 65, died Dec. 4. Brother Nelson joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as chief steward. Born in Den­ mark, he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco at the time of his death. Inter­ ment was in Mt. View Cemetery, Auburn, Wash. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Gene Wright of Auburn. William A. Houston, 48, died of cancer on Feb. 2. Brother Houston joined the Union in the port of Mo­ bile in 1968 sailing in the engine department. He attended an SIU Crews Conference in Piney Point, Md., and was a World War II Navy veteran. Born in Coffeeville, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile at the time of his death. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Wilma Mills of Mobile. Page 28 John L. Basham, 52, died Feb. 16. Brother Basham joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing in the deck department as an AB. Born in Battleship, W. Va., he was a resident of Coal City, W. Va. at the time of his death. He was a Navy veteran of World Far II. Surviving is his mother. Mrs. Tressie Basham of Coal City. George Klovanich, Jr., 24, died Feb. 9. Brother Klovanich joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the engine department as a QMED. He was a Piney Point grad­ uate. A native of Staten Island, N. Y., he was a resident of Shadyside, Ohio at the time of his death. Surviving are his mother, Frances, and his father, George, Sr. Charles C. Hirschfeld, 66, expired Feb. 6. Brother Hirschfeld joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing in the deck department as an AB. A native of Union City, N. J., he was a resident of Wayne, Pa. when he died. He was a Navy signalman in World War II. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn and a son, Charles, Jr. SIU pensioner Dalfon A. Gabriel, 79, died of pneumonia Nov. 20. Brother Gabriel joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 42 years. Born in St. Lucia, British West Indies, he was a resi­ dent of Roxbury, Mass. at the time of his death. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston. Surviving is his widow, Vernice. SIU pensioner Sam Henry, 73, died of pneumonia Jan. 16 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Bro­ ther Henry joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department as a 2nd cook and baker. He received a Personal Safety Award in 1960. Born in Belleview, Ala., he was a resident of Mo.bile when he died. Burial was in Mo­ bile. Surviving are two sons, Clifton and Cleveland and a sister, Louise Terrarera of Florida. Abraham Calderon, 29, passed away Jan. 22. Brother Calderon joined the Union in the port of New York in 1971 sailing in the engine department. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. when he died. Burial was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving are his widow, Ramona; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Faustino Calderon; a son, Abraham, Jr.; a daughter, Nan­ cy, and a brother, all of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. George T. Hubner, 59, died of arterioscleriosis Jan. 22 in the San Francisco USPHS hospital. Brother Hubner joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing in the deck department as an AB. Born in Port­ land, Me., he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, Portland. Surviving are his widow, Kathcrine; two sons, David and Joseph, and three daugh­ ters, Katherine, Margaret and Mary. George P. Libby, 55, succumbed to a heart attack Feb. 6 in Norfolk, two days after he had graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program. Brother Libby joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the deck department for 32 years. His last ship was the USNS Pecos (Hudson Waterways). A native of St. Stephens, N.B., Canada, he grew up in Maine. Surviving are his widow, Anna Mae and his daughter, Mrs. James Osborne, both of Virginia Beach, Va. Donald Morrison, 54, died of pneumonia in San Francisco USPHS hospital Dec. 25. Brother Morrison joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing in the en­ gine department. He was the ship's delegate on the SS Jefferson Davis in 1969. Also, he was a Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Scotland,' he was a resident of San Francisco when he died. Burial was in St. Vin­ cent's Cemetery, Vallejo, Calif. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Annie Robert­ son of Scotland. George W. A. Elliott, 63, died of a heart attack Dec. 24 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Brother El­ liott joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department as a chief cook. He had sailed for 39 years. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., he was a resident of Chalmette, La. at the time of his death. His body was donated to the Tulane Medical School in New Or­ leans. Surviving are his widow, Emma, and his sister, Elizabeth of Mobile. SIU pensioner Herbert P. Jansen, 68, died Dec. 25. Brother Jansen joined the Union in the Great Lakes port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sailing as a tugman for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. of Chicago from 1948 to 1959. He was a resident of Bumham, 111. when he died. Surviving is a son, Herbert, Jr. of Los Angeles. David L. Kellis, 22, died of third degree burns in Bell Memorial Hos­ pital, Ishpemmg, Mich., Nov. 10. Brother Kellis joined the SIU in tbe port of Detroit in 1970 sailing in the deck department for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Oakland Chapel Gardens, Sault Ste. Marie. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kellis, Sr. of Sault Ste. Marie. ,J } ! .- 1 J "5 J !' 1 Seafarers Log �* » 1-, t y " ^ ^' I S§{mM"\ ^ X; ^ ' •iWSljJgsi® . S!i-::j0;"r :i. :.. " SEAMEN'S I .i u •porever is a very definite word. It means for a limitless time . . . for aO •i- time ... never again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer loses the right to his livelihood and future career in the maritime industry if he is busted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap —=• bat that's exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marijuana. In 1971 alone there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering fi^re was topped in 1972. The shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to himself, but presents a very grave danger to the safety of his ship and shipmates. Quick minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard ship at all times. A drug user becomes a thorn in the side of his shipmati^ when they are required to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user is not capable of handling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black mmit on his ship. The vessel will thereafter be under constant surveillance and the crew will be subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port. Truly, forever is a long, long time—> something a drug user does not have. Don't let drugs destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course! X' % i4' •4 i?-' i: .1 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARER® LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. ADril 1974 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its eContents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SFAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records, or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 29 i| �Lundeberg School Grad Learns a Lot; Gives and Receives Praise on First Trip A 1973 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship re­ cently returned from his first trip—six months aboard the Sea-Land Galloway —and received high praise from his brother Seafarers. Nineteen year-old OS George Berry in turn credits his fellow crewmen with teaching him a great deal. Although George says he "learned a hell of a lot" in his three months at Piney Point, he also adds "you can't expect to learn all about the deck in two weeks." George says he acquired all the basics at the Lundeberg School and when he went aboard ship it "was easy to apply the knowledge." George's mates on the Sea-Land Galloway taught him nylon and wire rope splicing, and basic navigational terms, among other things. He liked the Sea-Land Galloway so much he would've stayed on longer, but because of his "B" book status he had to get off after six months. George found his schooling at Piney Point a good over-all experience, and said it was pretty easy if "you have a positive attitude about it." He thinks some men don't make the grade be­ cause they have "negative feelings" and are apprehensive about the school. The young Seafarer added that "you learn so much there, you think you'll forget it. But when you see it again on the ship it all comes back." A native of Springfield, Va., George says he had never been west of the Mississippi until he boarded the SeaLand Galloway at San Francisco. Dur­ ing his six months aboard he made seven trips across the Pacific, stopping at Tokyo, Hong Kong, Yokohama, Kobe and Osaka. After taking some time off to visit his f^ily, he plans to return to New 'v OS George Berry donating blood at the Health Clinic at Union Headquarters in New York. By the look on his face it seems quite painless, and George says, "I think it's something everyone should do. I'm going to try and give some blood everytime I register." Nurse'Cheryl Edel makes the donation a little pleasanter. Graduate Talks About SPAD "Winning in politics takes money and plenty of it. And SPAD provides the dollars than can spell victory or defeat in the political arena." With these words, Tom Hamill, a 22year old entry rating graduate of the Harry l.undeberg School gave a strong speech on politics and the importance of SPAD during the February Educa­ tional Forum at Piney Point, Md. Hamill, who hails from Chicago, majored in journalism at Wright Junior College prior to coming to the Lunde­ berg School. Eventually he hopes to sit for his Third Mate's License. Following are excerpts from his speech: "SPAD, or the Seafarers Political Ac­ tivities Donations, is the political arm of the SIU. It is financed by the volun­ tary contributions of its members. "Winning in politics takes money and plenty of it. And, SPAD provides the dollars that can spell victory or defeat in the political arena. "First, you've got to have the money. Money for political contributions and the Hke. But, the money goes nowhere without the guidance. Legal guidance, call it what you want, but people such as . . . the officers of the SIU must be and are putting the contributions to good use. "For example: How many of you have heard of the Jones Act? Well, for the benefit of those who haven't, the Jones Act became law in 1920 and is designed to protect our nation's mari­ time industry by prohibiting foreign-flag operators from carrying domestic cargo from one American port to another. "Now recently the giant oil lobby and foreign-flag operators have tried to get the law repealed. Why? It's simple. "With the sharpening of the energy crisis over the past several months, the pressure for Jones Act waivers has been made on the basis of deception. Yes, deception. Deception in that the fuel situation would be eased by permitting foreign-flag carriers to operate between U.S. ports. Page 30 I''- York and ship out again. "I'd love to go to Europe," he says. Eventually George plans to return to Piney Point and upgrade to AB. But his ultimate goal is to attend col­ lege. He wants to study veterinary medicine at Northwestern University. George, who loves a good time, threw a Halloween party for his ship­ mates on the Sea-Land Galloway last year. "We had over 40 men from all three departments in my foc'sle at vari­ ous times," he said. "There was pipedin music and a huge bowl of punch. It lasted until 4 a.m." One of the first things George did when he arrived in New York was to donate blood at the Headquarters' clinic. He had also donated blood when he was at Piney Point. "I don't particularly like to give blood, I'm a little afraid I guess. But I think it's something everyone should do. Aside from the fact that the sup­ plies are low, once you donate it, either you or a dependent can get some, anytime. I'm going to try and give some everytime I register." George was very impressed with the conditions on the Sea-Land Galloway. His "foc'sle was great, really roomy, and the food was fabulous." And his mates were the "nicest bunch of people you'll ever meet." Although George doesn't plan to make seafaring a career, he'll "go back every chance I get." He plans to save most of his wages for college, and he feels that shipping out will give him the opportunity to pursue his other career goals. - Upgrading Class Schedule April 29 May 2 • May 6 May 16 May May May June 20 27 30 13 June 24 June 27 July 11 FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings LNG QMED, Lifeboat, Quartermaster, and all Steward Dept. Ratings Welding FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Welding, and all Steward Dept. Ratings FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings QMED, Lifeboat, Quartermaster, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings Achieves QMED At 58 Entry-rating graduate Thomas Hamill, Class 140, shipped out of Baltimore on the Merrimac bound for Holland. "This is where SPAD came in. '... these waivers were defeated by our legislative staff in Washington, D.C. If they had not been defeated, it would have meant foreign ships carry­ ing virtually all of our ocean cargoes and also much of our inland cargo. Can you imagine a foreign-flag vessel with a foreign crew carrying petroleum from Texas way up to Chicago? "Well, I can't because that would mean I'm out of a job. "Is it right to take millions of dollars out of our economy just to benefit big business interests? No, it is not. And, that is why we should support our politi­ cal arm—SPAD. "If the money is there under guidance and with our full support behind it, we won't have to worry as hard about ef­ forts to amend the Jones Act. . . . Be­ cause then we can meet it head on, and on equal terms. And, the day will never come when we see a foreign-flag ship carrying our goods in our country." Seafarer Ben Davis has been ship­ ping with the SIU for 22 years and last month he completed all of his engine endorsements for his QMEDany rating. He was determined to secure the rating because "without it, it would be only a question of time before I would be swept under the rug and forgotten." Seafarer Davis, who is 58 and ships out of the port of Houston, was deter­ mined to achieve the QMED rating because he understood that "it will only be a few more years when you're going to have to have the rating to sail aboard the new ships that are the future of the industry and our Union." Speaking of the training he received at the Harry Lundeberg School, he said: "Nowhere else could you find the education and instruction you need to get this rating, and nowhere else will you find the instructors who will take the time to make certain you pass your examinations." He is now looking forward to ship­ ping out on the new automated vessels to use-the skills he has learned and to take advantage of the higher rate of pay for QMED's. Seafarer Davis began his career at sea as a wiper on the Bents Fort, T-2 tanker. His last ship was the Merrimac (Ogden Marine Transport) where he sailed as fireman-watertender. A native of Staks, La. and the father of two sons, he planned to go to Houston immediately after graduation to ship out as soon as possible. "When I left home for Piney Point," Seafarer Davis said, "I told the family that the only thing I wanted for Christ­ mas was that QMED rating." Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster ' 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. Must hold an endorsement as Ablc-Seaman- -uniimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 monfhs- -any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper, (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating -Age I Name (Last) I I Address. FOWT—-(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) (Middle) (First) a: (Street) -Telephone. (State) j (City) I Book Number ! Port and Date Issued. I I I I tt'i DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman l/i. —Seniority. j HLS Graduate: Yes • No • I Dates Available For Training I II Am Interested In: I W (Area Code) (Zip) j Social Security # 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. • • • • • • JRatings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: ENGINE QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk. Mech. • Piunpman • Machinist Reefer Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG Yes • No • STEWARD • Assistant Cook • Cook «& Baker • Chief Cook • Steward RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING HELD SHIP Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. CookandBaker I I I PORT I j SIGNATURE. I -DATE. RETURN COMPI.ETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 1. 12 months seatime asThird Cobk br; April 1974 ' f' Chief Steward Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1• Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. 1. No requirements. • ..J !• Page 31 i;. r-r. 'i''' �1 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The American Labor Movemenf Continues Its Fight •H! .{ i' iS' - if -I fi f•• t' !' »; t \^ 11 ;t 'f l i To get where we are today, the American trade union movement has had to fight all the way—and fight against overwhelming odds, sometimes seemingly insurmount­ able. Our fight was not for a better life but for life itself—and on too many occasions, American workers ac­ tually lost their lives to militia, police and strikebreakers' bullets as they walked the picketlines. In the early days of the movement, our opposition was front and center, the all powerful companies—but at the very least we knew who we had to fight. At one time, these companies wielded so much influence that upon their request, mayors, governors and even presidents called out the mili­ tary and police to break a strike. In addition, the government made little or no attempts to regulate the strikebreaking activities of the com­ panies who hired armed scabs to do their work. The result of these strikebreaking attempts were always the samemen and women lay dead or wounded in the streets, and the American worker as a whole continued to suffer. For instance, in 1877 when the American labor movement was weak and in its infancy, state militiamen opened fire on striking railroad work­ ers in Baltimore, killing 12 and wounding scores more. The strike was broken, and the workers were forced to take substantial wage cuts from an already unbelievably low wage. In a similar incident in 1914, fed­ eral troops fired indiscriminately into a crowd of striking Colorado mine workers killing 33 people and wound­ ing hundreds. The troops and com­ pany hired guards then drove the majority of remaining strikers out of the state and warned them not to come back.'And to top it off, they ushered the editor of a Colorado newspaper, friendly to the strikers, out of the state after devastating his offices. The American merchant seaman also suffered greatly through these hard times. His lot was little better than a slave. He was subjected to intolerable shipboard conditions which included strenuously long working hours, in­ discriminate beatings by the ship's officers, and dank, stinking, crowded foc'sles for living quarters. Almost unbelicably, the seaman was tossed in jail without trial if he attempted to quit his job aboard ship. Once when threatened with im­ prisonment for his union activities, Andrew Furuseth, founder of the maritime labor movement, flatly state: *^ey cannot put me in a smaller room thai£ 1 have always lived In. They cannot give me plainer food that I have always eaten. They cannot make me lonelier than I have always been." The merchant seaman, as did workers in America's many other industrit":, slowly made progress in the uphill fight for a liveable existence. However, violent strikebreaking continued to be a part of the Ameri­ can labor scene. As late as 1934, seamen and long­ shoremen were shot down by police and national guard, and many others were wounded as they struck the San Francisco waterfront. Despite tragic losses such as these, the labor movement did not allow itself to be destroyed. Through conviction of our beliefs and 100 percent solidarity among the working force, we won victory after victory. Wages regularly increased, work­ ing conditions continually improved, the work day steadily shrunk, and other benefits, such as pensions and vacations, were instituted—and the American worker was finally reaping some real benefits from his sweat. In a relatively short time the Amer­ ican labor movement has grown from a few abused railroad workers walk­ ing a picket line to an overall mem­ bership in the AFL-CIO of 14 mil­ lion workers strong. However, there is still a great deal of opposition to trade unionism in this coimtry. Our enemies are no longer the strikebreakers' bullets, but the threat to our livelihoods is just as serious. The opposition goes under several names—the National Right to Work Foundation, Americans Against Union Control of Government, and the Public Service Research Council. Their weapon is propaganda in the form of letters sent to millions of Americans accusing unions of illegal political actions. The letters solicit funds for the or­ ganizations' campaign to enact legis­ lation on both a national and local level which would undermine the labor movement. The contributors to the fund are invariably large companies, like the oil industry, and the rich—those least in need of the protection and security provided by trade unionism. However, these organizations also solicit from workers and ask them to donate anywhere from $5 to $75. In their accusatory letters, the. Right to Work forces claim that unions "flagrantly use compulsory union dues for political purposes." This could not be further from the truth, because federal legislation pro­ hibits the use of one penny of union dues for political campaigns. Each dollar given by a union to a candidate for office comes from voluntary contributions by the members. And who's kidding who about po­ litical contributions? The same supporters of the Right to Work forces yearly donate mil­ lions to political campaigns for their own purposes. The letters to the public also claim that unions "have no regard for your interest as a taxpayer." The AFL-CIO has 14 million members—all taxpayers—and that tax money makes up a good percent­ age of both the federal and local gov­ ernments' revenues. The supporters of the Right to Work forces, the big companies and the wealthy, by manipulating tax loopholes, each year avoid paying the fair share of the tax burden. Who really has the interest of the taxpayer at heart? We must fight these anti-union forces in their own ballpark through the legislative process—and by supporting those legislators who have the best interests of the Ameri­ can worker in mind. We as Seafarers can do our part by contributing to this Union's political arm, SPAD. These contributions not only help us gain new job opportunities and stronger job security, but also help us preserve the many victories we have worked so hard over the years to achieve. We in the American labor move­ ment must not sit idly by as these anti-union organizations work to our detriment. Support SPAD—it supports you. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO IMPORT OIL ON U.S. SHIPS HOUSE, SENATE READY TO MEET ON PENSION BILL IBU OF PACIFIC HOLDS THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION CONFERENCE REVIEWS MARITIME PROGRAMS AND POLICIES NAVY TAKES OVER FALCON TANKERS SIU OF CANADA GETS BEST CONTRACT EVER NMC NOTES PROGRESS ON INDUSTRY PROBLEMS TH ESIU FILES CHARGES AGAINST SABINE TACTICS WEISBERGER, OTHER OFFICERS RE-ELECTED BY SUP MEMBERS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL HOSTS FRONTLASH TRAINING INSTITUTE THE TOOLS FOR LEADERSHIP FINANCIAL COMMITTEE STEWARDS, STEWARD/COOKS PLAY VITAL ROLE ON SHIP MARITIME BUDGET FOR 1975 SUBMITTED TO THE CONGRESS ENERGY OFFICE SET UP IN FMC APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT SHIPPING SEASON KEEPS EXPANDING NMC INFORMATION FORUM DRAWS 500 AREA SHIPPERS UIW CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS SEAFARER'S KIN AN OPERA SINGER SEAFARER SAVES SHIPMATE SIU PENSIONER TORRES WORKED MORE, NOW HE ENJOYS MORE GETS DIESEL AND STEAM CHIEF ENGINEER LICENSE SIU MANNED LASH CONTAINERSHIP BARGE CARRIER DELTA MAR PAYS OFF IN THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS OIL IMPORTS - NOW IS THE TIME SIU-MANNED ULTRASEA SAILS ON MAIDEN VOYAGE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN PORT OF HOUSTON AGREEMENT BETWEEN U.S. AND RUSSIA PROVIDES MANY JOBS FOR SEAFARERS RIO HAINA - FINE, LITTLE SHIP SEAFARER BLATCHFORD GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS IBERVILLE VISITS GULF BEFORE FAR EAST RUN LUNDEBERG SCHOOL GRAD LEARNS A LOT; GIVES AND RECEIVES PRAISE ON FIRST TRIP GRADUATE TALKS ABOUT SPAD ACHIEVES QMED AT 58 THE AMERICAN LABOR MOVEMENT CONTINUES ITS FIGHT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 4 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c462e5c207fa37ed36d948d57f6f7bb5.PDF 5385c8a21c184e80bb4184f576b56b33 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS ! i. • hi ''' t 'li ^JtSS'"£on(,M«( fterf ea i' 1-1 ( ^££Si2-iSS^ "s- H. Lee White i '.' li •>,i ' *• f| n •r 1 •^'a-'atteais.iuow n �t On Thursday, Mar. 14. SIU President Paul Hall testified before a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in support of oil cargo preference legislation for U.S. flag ships. (See story on Page 3.) The article reprinted below, which appeared in the Mar. 15th Journal of Commerce, shows that the national news media is giving extensive coverage to this important bill. Following the story are the reactions from subcommittee members to President Hall's testimony. ®Iftgtfurmilijf gfummcm AND COMMERCIAL NEW YORK, FRIDAY, MARCH 15,1974 to Merchant Fleet MOBISON WASHINGTON Paul tBall. head of Che Seaferers' International Union (SIU), In ?; a stinging attack on international oil companies, wants U. S.-flag tankers givii^' a ishare of this countiy's petro­ leum imports, and right now, Mr. Hall, who is also presi­ dent of the AFL-eiO's Mari Jtiine ad mits that U. S.-flag tankers are so few they could probably 'ck up only half of the initial per cent of imports asiign«i them under pending _ (lation. However, he >ams there Cfi^d be no delay in the legisslation or it.« impionientation, g ds Gulf Oil urgi^ last we^. To IMit off implenoentatkHt for five yesrtj, as Gulf urged,, would discourage inveskors. and "wipe out the U. S.-iiag merchant marine," he said. He claimed that would occur because it would give the ol companies time to "bring in all their foreign-buUt, foreignflag ships under the U. S. flag to compete with V. S. tank ships." In what was likely the con­ cluding testimony before the House, merchant marine sub­ committee, Mr Hall said yes­ terday ihat "current national i and international events ihake it imperative that this enef^ consumers and taxpayers," he transportation legislation be insisted. (quickly enacted into law." Mr. Hall indicated he pre­ Again it was stressed that a ferred to stick to the terms of preference requirement, the present bill and not inwhich would rise Ao 30 per c r e a s e the percentag<» of •cOTt in 1977, would provide the ma!>-be extend its provisions (o U, S. Government — since other fuels, or cargoes, per­ rates of U. S, carriers under haps liquified natural gas. fhe bifi would have to be Such steps might jeopardize jwlged as "fair and reastaichances of passage arid if that aWe^' ---• irifh a amending process begins tanker costs for the first time. "we're going to lose the whole Mr. Hs®l made no direct thing," he said. claims that- if In tearing into the oil com­ "cheaper" exactly to use U. S. panies—Which have opposed flag ships — traditionally the measure — Mr. Hall said b baiM and "I rather suspect they're mak­ opeiate — btn he did claim a ing a real fat profit <w» trans­ "savings fwr the American portation." peOf^e" in terms <d: 1.. . . Thousands of Jobs lor He also took a swipe at the American workers on board state deparimeru and espe­ ^Ipa, in ^%>yards, and in ser- cially its maritime specialists. vice litdustries." "They've alwaj-3 been ready 2. Reduction of the "deficit to conceed U. S, shining to in the ocean transportation the chopping bioric," he as­ segment of our balance of serted. ilfti payments" and thereby "help stabilize the dollar,..." He said the 1970 act, whichextended construction and op3. GenecatUig more tax ddcrating subsidies beyond to "reduce the heavy burliners to dry and Jiqijid hulk den the American worker earriersi had enable U, S. presently bears due to the tax merchant JHeet to make "sig­ avoidance of the oil comnificant strides. . . . panies." Even if the rate tw U. fl."However, the Merchant flags should rise well above Marine Act of 1970 was riot in­ world rates, "the difference tended to be and must not be will not be enough to caiicei considered as the only solution out the direct and indirect to rebuilding the Merchant money benefits to American Marine. Since the passage of the act, it has become all too apparent that the availability of cargo is essential to the sur­ vival and growth of the Mer­ chant Marine" Warning In OK»sition by the admmistratlon and the oil companies of "retaliation" by foreign countries should the preference bill pass was tagged as "lAony". The oil companies, he claimed, by using this argument "are deliberately at­ tempting to mislead the com­ mittee" and when they "speak of retaliation they are talking about themselves. They are threatening the United States with a cutoff of something vi­ tal ly needed by this country if Congress enact legislation which affects the world of shipping..,." Otiiets EsveToUcies Other countries already have such requirements or poUcies, he argued, and "I don't know of any situation when the oil compaiHes have vigorously oi^sed cargopreference measures la other naiions." He accused the oil com­ panies of trying to "reserve for themselves" and their for­ eign ships "that share of our oil imports that should be car, ricd by the U. S. merchant marine. They are wiiMng to ; apportion our trdde among 'hemselves and the exporting nation. Yet they argue that!? our fleet must stand aside carry nothing except the worthless banner of 'flee v trade'." :: 'EffecttveOontrol' Like other proponents of thd^ bill, Mr. Hall ripped Into the so-called "effective control"^' policy of the U. S, Governl ment under which U. S.-ownedf foreign flag sh^ are to be made available to this country In an emergency. By refusing to fuel the U. S. fleet during the recent Mideast fighting — although the companies claimed the fleet was fueled from nonMideast sources — Mr. Hall said; "No explanation can cloud the fact that the mul­ tinational pH companies did yield to a demand made by foreign government against the United States. They showed that their real alle­ giance was to the balance sheet, not to the United States." There was no immediate indication how soon the subcom­ mittee may move with the sensitive legislation. Its chairman. Rep. Frank M. Clark, DPa., called the bill (HR 8193) the "most imponaat maritime ' legislation since the 1963 Mer^ • chant Marine Act" which es^ « tablished the present subsit^ l •(programs. •.-.i:-;::.;, rU(|: Comments of Subcommittee Members Below are the reactions of the subcommittee members to Paul Hall's testimony as taken from the official transcript of the last day's hearings. Cong. Frank Clark, (D-Pa.), Sub­ committee Chairman "Thank you very much, Mr. Hall, for an excellent statement, and 1 agree with it 100 percent." Cong. Mario Biaggi, (D-N.Y.) *7 think it is high time that Amer­ ica adopted a similar view (cargo preference), and I could not con­ cur more with your comments, and I feel very strongly about the bit of legislation as a single first step .. .1 would like to once again congratulate you, and 1 am hope­ ful that the Committee will report the bill, and even more hopeful the Congress will pass it." "I want to congratulate Mr. Hall for a most comprehensive state­ ment." Cong. Gene Snyder, (R-Ky.) "1, too, would like to congratulate Mr. Hall for his statement." "... I am not suggesting that it [the requirement in the bill] ought to be less. As a matter of fact, in my mind, and without any basis in fact, 1 feel like maybe it ought to be a higher figure. "We did have 50 percent in the proposed legislation." Cong. Trent Lott, (R-Miss.) "Mr. Hall, 1 want to thank you for coming here and making this very fine and devastating statement this morning." "I have been very much concerned all along about effective control, and most of my previous questions have been directed at that. "I want to thank you for your re­ marks in that regard, and they cause great concern, particularly your mentioning this Executive Order of the President of Liberia, that really bothers me, that they would take that attitude, and what attitude they might take in the fu­ ture bothers me." Cong. Paul Sarbanes, (D-Md.) "1 was particularly interested in this theme here that we must re­ member that when we talk about who controls the cargo of oil im­ ports we are talking about the mul­ tinational companies, and the fact, as you point out, that what the companies are really trying to do is to reserve for themselves, for their foreign flag fleet, that share of our oil imports that ought to be carried in the U.S. merchant ma­ rine." "Mr. Hall, I want to thank you for a very forthright, and a very per­ ceptive statement." Cong. Peter Kyros, (D-Maine) 'Why are the oil companies so vio­ lently opposed to this legislation? Why?" Mr. Hall: "They want to run their own little private world." Cong. Gerry Studds, (D-Mass.) "Your testimony, and that of the last two days, has been devastating to the opposition of this bill. Thank you very much for your fine testimony, Mr. Hall." Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO fives New Yor.'v' 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 3. March 1974. ' ' Page 2 A « Avenue, Brooklyn, Seafarers Log \ �House Hearings Conclude: Hall Urges Congress Require US.Ships in Oil Import i -y I , li S!U President Paul Hall testifying Mar. 14 before a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on the importance of congressional passage of oil cargo preference legislation for U.S.-flag ships. WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall urged Congress "to act speedily and favorably" on legislation that would require a share of U. S. petroleum imports to be carried on American-flag tankers. Testifying as the final witness before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries which is consider­ ing H.R. 8193, Hall said that passage of the bill would "guarantee" the growth of the American-flag tanker fleet. He said that the national interest demands passage of the bill. "...Ameri­ ca's need for such legislaticm is greater than ever before. Current national and international events make it imperative that this energy transportation legistion be quickly enacted." The SIU official asserted that in the development of an adequate merchant marine, the 1970 Merchant Marine Act was "not intended to be and must not Ije considered as the only solution to rebuilding the U. S. merchant marine." He described ^.R. 8193 as "much more than a merchant marine bill." Passage of the legislation, which would require 20 per cent of all oil im­ ports to be carried on U.S. ships in­ creasing to 25 per cent in 1975, and to 30 per cent in 1977, Hall said, would result in "savings for the American people" by: 1. "Creating thousands of jobs for American workers on board ships, in shipyards, and in service in­ dustries." 2. Reducing the "deficit in the ocean transportation segment of our bal­ ance of payments" and thereby "help stabilize the dollar." 3. Increasing "America's tax reve­ nues by increasing the amount of money paid to the U. S.Treasury by American workers and Amer­ ican companies building and op­ erating American-flag ships."" 4. Providing the "benefit of a cost March 1974 monitoring system in tanker trans­ portation," because the adminis­ tering of the law would be under the supervision of the Secretary of Commerce who would deter­ mine the fair and reasonable cost of American-flag tankers available for carriage of the percentage of oil imports which would be alloted to U. S. tankers. / Attacks Oil Companies Hall strongly attacked the arguments of the oil companies who are the "prin­ ciple opponents" of the legislation and who find foreign-flag shipping "a most effective tax shelter". Repudiating the oil companies claim that the bill would result in retaliation by foreign govern­ ments, Hall told the Committee that this is "a deliberate attempt to mislead the Committee." He cited a long list of similar requirements for the carriage of imports and exports by foreign nations requiring the use of their own flag ships and asked where the oil companies were when these nations set up their cargo preference requirements. Hall warned of the danger that lies in depending on oil company-owned Liberian and Panamanian flag ships to respond to U. S. needs in an emergency. Noting that the oil companies justi­ fied their expenditure of U. S. tax dol­ lars on the development of foreign oil that was supposed to be available to us, he said "there is no factual basis for believing that foreign-flag tankers are any more under the control of the United States than is foreign based oil which has been denied us and used as a political and economic weapon against us." Effective Control Myth He recalled to the Committee that statements by witnesses from the Amer­ ican Petroleum Institute and the Fed­ eration of American Controlled Ship­ ping clearly showed "that the so-called effective control fleet cannot be relied upon to respond quickly to our nation's needs." The Federation of American Controlled Shipping, formerly called the American Committee for Flags of Ne­ cessity, consists of major American oil companies operating foreign-flag ships. Hall cited as evidence of the falseness of the "effective control" theory the action by Liberia in banning ships under its registry to carry arms to the Middle East. He also attacked Aramco for bowing to the orders of Saudi Arabia in denying fuel to U. S. miUtary forces against the best interests of the U. S. The SIU President said there is no relation between the cost of operating a vessel and the price charged for trans­ porting oil on that vessel. He stated that "testimony before this Committee when similar legislation was being considered in 1972 proved conclusively that the price charged consumers for petroleum products was not related to the rates charged for carrying the oil." Cost Monitoring System H.R. 8193 will "give the American people for the first time, the benefit of a cost monitoring system in tanker transportation which will insure that only justifiable and necessary costs are passed on to the consumer." kinder this bill, the Secretary of Commerce would first have to deter­ mine if the rate being charged by a U.S.-flag tanker is fair and reasonable before it could carry oil under this leg­ islation. "On the other hand," he said, "oil industry shipping information, like all oil industry statistics, is incomplete or unavailable." Hall said there is "no need to clutter this bill with amendments," as proposed by Gulf Oil, the purpose of which is to "delay and subvert this legislation." He told the Committee the entire AFL-CIO "is firmly in favor of this leg­ islation as a matter within and crucial to the best interests of the United States," a position that he said was re­ affirmed at the Februar>' AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting. In Support During the hearings on H.R. 8193 which began on October 9, 1973, those testifying in support of the legislation were: Paul Hall, President of the SIU; Jesse Calhoon, President of the MEBA; Stanley H. Ruttenberg, President, Stan­ ley Ruttenberg and Associates, Re­ search Economists; Shannon J. Wall, President of the NMU; Norman Polmar, United States Editor of Jane's Fighting Ships; Alfred Maskin, Execu­ tive Director of the American Maritime Association; Joseph Kahn, Chairman of the Board of Seatrain Lines, Inc.; Her­ bert Brand, President of the Transpor­ tation Institute; Rear Admiral Albert C. Mumma, U. S. Navy (Ret.), Chair­ man of the Commission on Ameri­ can Shipbuilding; Stanley Powell, Jr., Chairman of Ship Funding Interna­ tional, and member of the Commission on American Shipbuilding. In Opposition Those testifying in opposition to the bill were: Philip J. Loree, Chairman of the Federation of American Controlled Shipping; William Blackledge, Execu­ tive Vice President of Gulf Oil Trading Company; American Petroleum Insti­ tute (appearing for this organization were James Kinnear, Senior Vice Presi­ dent of Texaco, Christopher Carven, Transportation Operation Division of Exxon and Thomas Wyman, Manager of Maritime Relations for Chevron Oil Company); W. H. Krome George, President of Alcoa, member of Com­ mission on American Shipbuilding; Dr. William A. Johnson, Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the Treas­ ury; Paul H. Riley, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense; Raymond Waldmann. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Transportation and Telecom­ munications; Duke R. Ligon, Director, Office of Oil and Gas, Department of Interior; Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs. Page 3 - r'1 'i �J Organized Labor and Political Action The participation of the membership of the SIU in political action drives to the heart of the survival of our Union and our industry, and to the guts of the job security of every member of this organization. Participation means active support through voluntary contributions to SPAD (Seafarers Political Activities Donation). Political action through membership donations is not unique in the American Labor Movement. The majority of the major unions within the AFL-CIO have political action arms which are sup­ ported by their membership — and nearly every union participates in the national, state and local political activ­ ities of the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) through the voluntary donations of their mem­ bers. The Machinists Union have their Non-Partisan Political League, the Na­ tional Maritime Union has its Political and Legislative Organization on Watch (PLOW) and the Steelworkers, Building Trades, Electrical Workers, state and local government workers—^and many others—all maintain membership-sup­ ported political action organizations. $ ^ SEAFARERS POIITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION Date. B 10001 Contributor's Name S.S. No. SPAO Is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its points and purposes Including, but not limited to furthering erin the bolltlcal, 40Cl4il* and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities tor se.imef> and tne advancement ement of trade unlor union concepts, in connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates to. for elective office. — All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, tinanc^i reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGI.IWD) or of employment. If. a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Ssafarers Union or .PAD SPAD at the above autireSS, certified mail within thirty days of the cijhtributlr.n for investigation and appropriate action end refund, if involuntary. Support SPAO to protect and further your economic, political and social Interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Suiserintendent Qf Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington, O.C. 2040?.) $9110^ Signature of Solicitor 1974 But in no other industry is this par­ ticipation in political action more urgently needed than in maritime. And no other membership other than the Seafarers of the SIU understands this need so well and no other membership is responding to this need with such whole-hearted support. AFL-CIO Opposes House Committee Change The AFL-CIO has announced op­ position to a proposal that would elim­ inate the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, El a statement issued during its recent quarterly meeting in Miami, Fla., the AFL-CIO Executive Council scored the proposed restructuring of Committees of the House of Representatives, con­ tained in the draft report of the House Select Committee on Committees. SIU President Paul Hall, a vice presi­ dent of the AFL-CIO and a Council member, participated in the session. The Council said that "the preliminary report of the House Select Committee leaves much to be desired," with a major State. city. Address drawback being that it "destroys some old relationships between established committees and legislative functions vital to our membership." In its criticism of the proposed elimi­ nation of the Merchant Marine and Fiaheries Committee, the Executive Council noted that the functions of that committee would be absorbed by other congressional committees "despite the great and increasing importance of marine transport, ocean food harvest­ ing and mining." These are areas, the Council statement continued, "in which the Merchant Marine Committee is ex­ pert and has done yeoman work for the nation." Port Sailors are the most federally-reg­ ulated workers in the nation and the maritime industry itself is subject to the regulations and laws of more federal agencies and Congressional committees than any other national industry. "Politics Is Porkchops" is much more than a slogan to Seafarers. It is an awareness that our very livelihood depends upon our constant vigilance in Washington. No American worker needs an effective political action pro­ gram as much as the seaman. What we have achieved, we have achieved through political action—the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has revitalized the American-flag mer­ chant fleet and increased the job security of American seamen; preservation of the Public Health Service hospitals which insures quality medical care for seamen, and the funds to support these programs; and passage of the TransAlaska pipeline bill. But all that we have achieved could be lost by the stroke of a pen or a Con­ gressional vote. Equally urgent is that there is still much more to be done. While we are in the midst of a fight in Washington for passage of the vital oil import quota bill, we arc being attacked on the Jones Act by the giant oil and grain lobbies, and our job security is being threatened by an attempted "loop­ hole" takeover of our ships by the Navy. No union that engages in political action for the job security of its mem­ bership—whether it's the SIU, the Auto Workers, the NMU or any other labor organization — can use funds from union dues for this activity. Every union must depend upon the voluntary sup­ port of its membership. While other labor organizations should and do engage in political action, !he SIU of necessity must be fully com­ mitted. The livelihood and future of the sailor and his family depends on a strong and effective political program. Membership support—through vol­ untary donations to SPAD—will dem­ onstrate to those who would destroy us that we not only fully committed to preserving our job security, but that we are united. Quarterly Financial Committee Money Due The SIU has secured partial reimbursernmt jor the following Seafarers from the bankrupt George T. Bates and Co. The men listed below have sailed on either the SS Cortland, SS Whitehall or the SS Bowling Green. If your name appears on the list please contact Union Headquarters at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Further notices will appear In the LOG when the Union succeeds In se­ curing more payments. Frank Caparelli Stanley L. Morris Arthur F. Backstrom, Jr. Manuel C. Noble Mervin O. Brightwell Donato C. Penaredondo Robert J. Coliantti Henry S- Rudio Claude E. Dick Mohsen M. S. Algahmi Michael T. Doherty James R. Smart Julio Dominguez Gregorio A. Vergara Ramon M. Feraci James H. Wallls George L. Kelly Joseph A. Ferro John H. Kennedy Jacob Fritzler Corbit J. Kyzar Michael Abshire George E. Major Clarence E. Anderson Willis G. McClinton Jerry T. Breland Bernard M. Neill Carl Alex Brill Reginald Paschal Daniel Clement Guy D. Reagan David Collins Derrell G. Reynolds Richard Leroy Coons Jay R. Sanchez Earl C. Gilbert Charles Scott Charles H. Jones James M. Toone Farley Joyner Harold Kohn BrittonD. TurnerJames MacDonald Joseph W. Waite Robert S. Wolfe R, E, Gatica Pacheco Abdurrub M, Awadh Jimmy L, Pennebaker Page 4 Carl A. Bean Frank A. Bolton Mariano B. Dolores Grady W. Faircloth Bruno G. Garrino Louis W. Hachey Aleksander Hallik Engelbert E. Lenz William L. Ingeberg Gary R. Jensen Fletcher J. Johnson Oliver F. Loveless John J. McGarrity Jack D. Smithey Mack Stratton Gordon D. Wheeler James A. Winget Raymond R. Womack J. W. Workman Klaus Braver Arthur A. Theriot Nikolaos Zervos Emmanuel Flamourakis Raymond E. Patten Benford E. Harris The SlU's Quarterly Financial Committee, elected at the February Head­ quarters membership meeting, check ever the Union's financial records for the third quarter of 1973. The committee members are, clockwise from left: Guy DeBaere, Nicholas Damante, Jasper C. Anderson, Thomas Maley, Pete Drews, Jose Aguiar, and Jim Gclder, San Francisco Committee The 613-foct long ccntainership San Francisco paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Mar. 3 after completion of a Mediterranean voyage. The San Franc/sco committee members are, from the left: Julius Lagyi, steward r. h director; B. Weinberg, ship's chairman; Robert Campbell, secretary-reporter, and N. Mastrogiannis, deck delegate. Sfhifh^m ^^"^^ded for container carriage in 1963 at the Bethlehem Steel Yards in Baltimore. Seafarers Log �AFL-CIO Forms New Organizing Dept. The AFL-CIO Executive Council at its quarterly meeting in Miami, Fla. last month, approved the selection of Alan Kistler to head the federation's new De­ partment of Organizing and Field Serv­ ices which will coordinate all AFL-CIO activities at the regional level. Kistler had served as assistant direc­ tor of the former Department of Organ­ ization since 1962, He was named to his new position by Federation Presi­ dent George Meany, but the appoint­ ment required approval by the Execu­ tive Council. Donald Slaiman was named deputy director of the new department. He had been director of the Department of Civil Rights since 1964. The federation's organizing commit­ tee, headed by SlU President Paul Hall, who is a vice president of the AFL-CIO, submitted a report to the Council on the implementation of the new system. The plan will bring the coordinator of state and local central bodies into the new department. The 18 former AFLCIO regions will be consolidated into eight regions, and directors will be chosen for "ability to perform as gen­ eral representatives of the full range of AFL-CIO interests and policies." The new department was created in August 1973 in order to expand and reorganize the Department of Organi­ zation. It was created by the Executive Council and ratified at the October 1973 AFL-CIO convention. In a statement to newsmen, Meany said that the new department would "act as a coordinating force throughout the country . . . just as the AFL-CIO itself acts as a coordinating force in Washington, because state federations and city central bodies are really an ex­ tension of the AFL-CIO locally." •f Recently appointed director of the AFL-CIO's new Department of Organization and Field Services Alan Kistler (center), speaks with the deputy director of his department Donald Slaiman (right), and SlU President Paul Hall. Hall, a vice president of the AFL-CIO, is chairman of the federation's Organizing Com­ mittee. SlU Doubles Support in Sabine Fleet; Fluke Blocks Win in NLRB Vote Support for the SlU among crewmembers of the Sabine Towing and Transportation Company has almost doubled, results of the second repre­ sentation election on the company's ships revealed. Only an unusually strange set of circumstances prevented the slu from winning the election and blocked Sabine seamen from enjoying SlU representation. As it was, the SlU came very close, receiving 82 votes to the 91 received by the Sabine Independent Seamen's Asso­ ciation—a company union. The Na­ tional Maritime Union, which inter­ vened in the election after the SlU peti­ tioned for a ballot, did not receive a single vote—despite the fact that 14 or 15 of its retired members reportedly were aboard the Sabine ships. As announced by the National Labor Relations Board, which_conducted the vote on Sabine's seven tankers, the re­ sults were: SISA (Company Union)—91 SlU — 82 NMU— 0 Tht^ now can tale «fiy «mpl^^ iimslttding shipboard jo^ as lo^ as file job is not one lor which fiie mnpk^r must make contributions to the Sea Pension Plan. (Amendinmnt No. 7S-5—^ Article IV; Section Any pensioner now under sus­ pension beOmise he is working at em^oyment. previouidy prohibited but now permitted under the new rule phMild appl^ to th^^ reinstatepsei^ of his pensiim. JULY, 1973 There was aii error article on Page 3 of the June PILOT headed, "Union wins new safeguards for seamen, rerees." : In a summary of amendments the Pension Plan, under No., 1, the article stated that "They (service pensioners] now can j .take any employment, including| pboard jobs, tts long as thi is not one for which the I ployer must make contributions to the NMV Deep Sea Pension In the first election held seven years ago among the Sabine seamen, the SIU 'ten." received half the votes it received in this The language in italics is not election. correct. It should read: "as Although the NMU conducted an long as the job is not aboard a official organizing campaign and its port vessel covered by any collective agents ^d organizers visited the Sabine bargaining agreement of the ships, distributed literature and talked NMU." to crewmembers, not even the retired This would mean any employ­ NMU members who continued to re­ ment with deep sea comp.anies ceive their NMU pensions while work­ under contract to NMU would ing on the Sabine ships cast votes for the be prphifeited. However, employ­ NMU. (The NMU changed its pension li# ment with other companies or rules last year to allow retired members on government ships would be to sail aboard non-NMU ships while •YYY-.:'V : continuing to get pension pay.) REPRINTED FROM: J' mm JUNE, 1973 The -Union has reached agreement with deep aea operators on several amendments to tte Pension regula­ tions providing added safeguards tor seamen and p«^^ 1. The right of service pensioners to work after retirement without loss of Infoniiation made available to the Union points to the fact that pensioned NMU men working the Sabine ships had been instructed to vote for the com­ pany union as a means of keeping the SIU from being designated bargaining representative for the Sabine seamen. If the 14 or 15 NMU retirees reported aboard had voted for the NMU, that would have giveji the company union 14 or 15 less votes and a total of 76 or 77. Thus, with the SIU getting 82 votes, a run-off election would have been nec­ essary. The information provided the SIU revealed that the NMU pensioned members had- been given employment on the understanding that they would vote for the company union. But the real concern among true union seamen is that such a tactic "uses" retired sea­ men against working seamen who need the jobs, and allows them to serve as a threat to the job security and conditions of union seamen. In any case, the strategy worked to the benefit of the company employer and to the disadvantage of the seamen involved. On tlie basis of the heavy increase in support for the SIU amon<T the Sabine tankermen, and in response to urging by Sabine crewmen, the Union is pre­ paring for a new campaign to give the Sabine men true union protection and representation. One hundred and seventy two objec­ tions against the company for miscon­ duct in the election were filed with the NLRB. Hearings on these alleged com­ pany violations will be held in 30 days. SIU of Canada Goes on Strike The SIU of Canada went out on strike against the Canadian Lake Carriers Association Mar. 15 after the refusal by shipowners to discuss wages led to the breaking off of negotiations for a new contract. Union President Roman Gralewicz said that more than 300 union mem­ bers had voted "overwhelmingly" to strike. "I have a clear mandate to hack our demands to the fullest," he said. "The membership gave me authorization and asked that there he no backtracking." The SIU of Canada is seeking a two-year contract with 15 percmit wage increases each year, better working conditions and certain fringe benefits. The biggest stumbling block, Gralewicz said, is the union's aim to scrap the traditional 30-day work month and "bring some simple dignity" to the job. The strike is halting 90 percent of Canadian shipping on the Great Lakes, idling about 268 ships oper­ ated by 17 firms. House Passes Bill to Set Pension Plan Standards WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has passed a pension reform bill which provides federal standards for private pension plans, and includes a system of insurance against loss of pensions when companies go bankrupt. The SIU supported the House pension legislation, which now goes to a conference committee of the House and the Senate. The Senate previously adopted a differ­ ent version. When the differences are worked out the final version will he brought hack to each of the legislative bodies for a final vote. The House pension bill was sub­ mitted by Rep. John Dent (D-Pa.), chairman of the Labor Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Rep. A1 Ullman (DOre.), of the House Ways and Means Committee. SIU representatives have been in continuous touch with House staff members and with the Union's legal counsel, accountants and actuaries to determine the effects of this legislation on the present SIU Pension Plan. Full details will be published in the LOG as they are compiled by SIU Headquarters. The bill does not require any com­ pany to set up a pension plan for work­ ers but establishes standards for those companies that have such plans. A provision in the legislation recog­ nizes the difference between single em­ ployer and multi-employer plans, such as the Seafarers Pension Plan and those of other maritime workers and building and construction trades workers. Under terms of the legislation, pen­ sion funds will be required to meet cer­ tain standards on funding and vesting. The bill also creates a Pension Bene­ fit Guaranty Corporation to provide reinsurance against the failure of pen­ sion plans. This corporation would be administered under the Secretary of Labor and is similar to the Federal De­ posit Insurance Corporation which in­ sures depositors against bank failures. Page 5 March 1974 i 1 y y. �Bosum R«C0iiincaHdii Progitim CAN IINDERSTAND oar problents^ we can tu$ effectively: #ii>}re tbem. This one iff flie most impoitutt par|KMes iff ffie iUMN»tlb»rtiim Ihi^ twi^ weeks at the SIU Training and Upgrading Center in Pin^ Point and four WMks at Union Headquarter»~-the bosuns are provided wiffi an nnderstmidb^ of the workings and day-tiMiay pndilenis of ffieir Union, the problems conbronting ffte nmritime industry and tiie iinaportance of onr Union's poiitkai efforts in Wasbii^ton. Thui month, 12 more Seafarers--Haiost of thmn v^erans of the earily otthe $IU-~-^mpl<eted the eighth class in &e cunent Bosuns and received ffieir certilcatm at ffie nimber. 4. litis ra&es to 70 the nmidie^ of bosuns Vflio have conipietM the recerttficatkm pri^ram; Tvrelve more bosuns are now in Piney Point in the first phase of their recertification training and 12 are at Headquarters in the second phase. Uie recmtlBed bmams ndwimve a better understanding of the importance of the idl In^rt bill and the Jones Act->-ound how they relate directfy to fliOre ^ilps, more cargo and continued job security for our membership. When the recertified bosuns return to our contracted ships, diey vnHl go abtmrd better equipped to provide the leadership that is the strength of our Union. They wiB have a dei^pmr insight into ffie importance of txainittg to meet the noeds of our rapMly changing industry. Th^ will have an understanding of the serious threats to our Union, the maritime industry and our job security that come from the persistent attacks from Ihe ghuM oS, grs^ and fo the bosuns teD in their own words what the progpram ihas meant to them. What it means to our Union is ttiore effective teadersh^ aboard sIiip--^-leadershlp whidh will provide all of our Seafan^, vi^ a brmider imderstanding of the problems of oitr Union and our ^h^hstiy, and wffl oismo the continued growth of the American merchmff marine as well the shieiigth and job^ni% of our menibmps, •fff < Stanley Bojko Bosun Stanley Bojko became a member of the SIU in November, 1938 when he joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia. He has been sailing as bosun for seven years. Seafarer Bojko served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 and returned to the SIU after he received an honorable dis­ charge. He now lives in Alameda, Calif, and ships out of San Francisco. I have been going to sea for 36 years and I can remember the hard times we had—fighting for better food, living conditions, job security and a better way of life. We won the battles, but we can't let our guard down. I learned a very im­ portant thing during this recertification program and it was that our future and our job security depends on our staying alert and fighting through SPAD to make sure that we get more ships and more cargo, and to protect ourselves against foreign-flag operators who are trying to break our backs by killing the Jones Act. Our morning meetings at Headquar­ ters impressed me and taught me a great deal about our Union and our industry. Everyone was helpful and answered all my questions pertaining to the Union. One more thing I must say to our SIU brothers—SPAD is our life and security. Page 6 Joseph E. Ivcyal Seafarer Joseph Leyal joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 and was originally certified to ship as bosun in 1962. Born in New York City, he lives in Pennsylvania and ships out of Philadelphia. I found this program to be of excep­ tional interest to me and I am proud to have been a part of it. While at Piney Point, I had the opportunity of visiting the many classes where our future sea­ men are being taught and I was very impressed with the effort they showed in their studies. I must in all honesty say that my trip to Washington and what I learned about our work there opened my eyes —and let me say this, a donation to SPAD is the smartest investment you will ever make in your future. I honestly feel that any of our broth­ ers who get the opportunity to take ad­ vantage of this program should do just that. Raymond W. Hodges Seafarer Raymond Hodges has been a member of the SIU for more than 30 years and has been shipping as bosun for the past 22 years. Seafarer Hodges who was born in North Carolina lives with his wife Lucy in Baltimore. He at­ tended the SIU Educational Confer­ ence in Piney Point in October, 1970. I've been a member of the SIU for many years but I have learned a lot of things about our Union while attend­ ing the Bosuns Recertification Program that I never knew before. That proves to me that you are never too old to learn. I learned about our training and up­ grading programs at Piney Point and why they are so important today be­ cause of new ships and new technology that mean we have to keep up with the times. I also learned the importance of SPAD in not only protecting the job security we now have but also in keep­ ing up our work in getting more ships and more cargo. At Union Headquarters all of the officials and employees were very help­ ful in answering all my questions and explaining the workings of the various departments. Wallace G. Perry, Jr. Seafarer Wallace Perry joined the SIU in 1953. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Baltimore in 1962. Seafarer Perry also attended the SIU Educational Conference in Piney Point in 1970. He now sails out of San Francisco. I've been asked if this Bosuns Recer­ tification Program was to make us brainwashed, but let me tell you it has sure enlightened me about a lot of things I didn't know about our Union and our industry. For instance, I went to Washington and learned what the Transportation Institute means. It means job security through getting laws passed beneficial to all of us, showing us who our friends and who our enemies are in Congress, and why it is so important that we sup­ port our friends through our SPAD donations to make our Union stronger as the years go by. The training we got also was very helpful, particularly the firefighting training. I've worked with explosives before but I learned something new when I saw how 'ia OB A cannister ex­ plodes when mixed with water and oil. And I've learned more about our contract than I knew before, as well as our welfare program. I feel that now I will be better able to answer questions of my Union brothers who haven't yet had Ae opportunity to go through our upgrading programs. Julio D. Delgado Bosun Julio Delgado joined the SIU at the Beaver St. Headquarters in Man­ hattan in 1946 and has been shipping as bosun for the past five years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean War and re­ turned to the sea after receiving an honorable discharge. Seafarer Delgado lives with his wife Concorcia and his three children Julio, Jr., Milca and Daniel in Ponce, Puerto Rico. I have found out many things about our Union and many changes for the better that are taking place. As for our school in Piney Point, it is giving train­ ing to the newcomers as well as the upgraders and is combining an educa­ tional program with the vocational training. In simple words it is great. I also had an opportunity to visit the Transportation Institute in Washington where our Union works and fights to protect our job security by getting laws passed to get us more ships as well as to battle against foreign-flag ships and those who want to destroy the Ameri­ can merchant marine and our Union. While I was at Headquarters I went through the whole operation and had the opportunity to see for myself how Union matters are handled. When you can see and judge for yourself, you know that the job at Headquarters and in Washington is well done. Leo J. Koza Seafarer Leo Koza joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1945 and has been shipping as bosun and car­ penter for 20 years. Born in Massa­ chusetts, he now lives in Baltimore. 1 have been sailing for 32 years. It has been my way of life and it is what I want to do. The SIU means as much to me as my job aboard ship because without our Union I probably wouldn't have a job. I am deeply impressed with the prog­ ress our Union has made since I have been a member. We have come a long way but we still have a long way to go. If every member will take the oppor­ tunity the upgrading programs offer, then they will see it as it is. Attending the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program at Piney Point and at Union Headquarters has opened my eyes to the need for upgrading and the need to support SPAD so we can con­ tinue our work in Congress. SPAD is job security. It means more ships under American flag and it means protection of the Jones Act. These are never-end­ ing battles and we must all participate if we are going to win. Seafarers Log �FoUowIng are names and home ports of the 70 Seafarers who have Wdcc^sfu^ the Bosuns Recertification Program. George A. Burke Hans S. Lee Bosun George Burke, who now sails out of New York, joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in San Francisco in 1944. Two years later he joined the SIU in New York. He has shipped as bosun since 1965. Seafarer Burke lives in New York with his wife Dominica and a daughter Diane, 16. The Bosuns Recertification Program is designed to be a learning experience because understanding our problems will make us able to work to solve them. In the past two months I learned a great deal at Piney Point, in Washing­ ton and at Union Headquarters that will make my life richer and more complete, and will help to make me more eflfective when I go back aboard ship. The knowledge I gained about our Union, the maritime industry and the importance of supporting our polit­ ical action through SPAD, I can pass on to other Seafarers. Another very important thing I learned is that education is becoming more necessary in every field, includ­ ing the maritime industry. That educa­ tion and training is available to every Seafarer at Piney Point and I would strongly urge everyone to take advan­ tage of it. Seafarer Hans Lee, who was born in Norway, joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1938. In 1957 he trans­ ferred to the Inland Boatmen's Union and sailed towboats between Seattle and Alaska. He joined the SIU in 1960 and has sailed as bosun for six years. Seafarer Lee attended an SIU Educa­ tional Conference in Piney Point in 1971. He now ships out of the port of Seattle. This recertification program is of special interest to me because when I attended the SIU Educational Confer­ ence in August, 1971 I was one of the bosuns that recommended the pro­ gram. I can't think of any other Union that affords the opportunity to its mem­ bers to delve into the innermost work­ ings of their Union to such a degree as we have here at Union Headquar­ ters. We observed how our funds are handled; we saw the tremendous work­ loads in all of the various departments like welfare and records, and we got willing answers to all our questions from officials and staff which helped to enlighten and educate us. And last, but most important of all, I understand better why we must re­ main in Washington and fight the en­ emy in his own backyard to make sure that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 continues to build ships, that we get more cargo for American ships and that our enemies don't scuttle the Jones Act. Sven E« Janssoh, Pifew York Jacob J. Levin, Baltimore Ewing A. Rilin, New Orleans Alfonso Arma^, Baltimore Jan J. Beye, New York William J. Clegg, New York Burt T. Hanback, New York Robert J. Lasso, Puerto Rico Robert F. IViackert, Baltimore James Gorman, New York Jean Latapie, New Orleans Dennis Manning, Seattle Walter Nash, New York Velkko Pollanen, New Orleans Malcolm B. Woods, San Francisco David L. Dickinson, Mobile Calvain A. James, New Yorit Stanley J. Jandora, New York IJam^ W. Pail^r, W. PuUlam, San C^cisco iSven- Stockmarr,:^w Yoik ; iDavidB. Atkinson, Seattle lEdgar Anderson, Nc^Ycirk iDonald J. Pressly, New York Frank Teti, New York |Rayroond T. Lavoine^^^l^^ sjKaiiBtellman^ Seattle Vernon Bryant, Tampa |Allred H. Anderson, Norfolk iStanley Bojku, Sau FranciscO lAlbert £. Bourgot, Mobile ijulio D. Delgado, New York Richard A. Cbiistenbeiiy^ SanJ^r^cisco EttgehO B. Flowers, New York . Elbert Hogge, Baltimore William R. Kleimola, New Yoilg Alfonso Rivera, Puerto Rico James C. Baudoin, Houston Donato Gianglord^o, FbJladi^iiia Stephen Homka, New York Raymond J. Kholes, San Francisco Fr^ Olson, San Francisco Thomsu L. Self, Baltimore Marion E. Beeching, Houston Walter G. Butterton, Norfolk Donald Hicks, New York Morton J. Kemgood, Baltimore Gaetano M^ttioli, New Ybric Clyde E. Milter, Seattle Edward Morris, Jr., Mobile ^ Ervin D. Moyd, Mobile Ovidio R. Rod^guez, Neyr Y Richaid R. WMiaw, HomteW Homer 0. WOrtEni^ New Orteans Charles lYAnuco, Ffoustoh || George Libby, New Orleans Albert Qiminaner, San Francisco Elmer Fred Cooper, Mobife Perry Greenwood, Seattle Noiroan F^ New Orl^s , George Burke, New Yorir Richard E. Darville, Honstcm Raymond W.HOdg^, Btdtimore Leo J. Balthnore Wallace G. Perry, Jr;, San •'.fr , K'. 'x 9 Albert E. Boorgot . Seafarer Albert Bourgot has been a miember of the SIU since 2938 and has sailed as bosun since 1942. Seafarer Bourgot has averaged more than eight months seatime every year for the past 20 years. He now ships out ofihe port of Mobile. I came into the SIU as a charter member back in 1938 and I have seen how far the SIU has come since then in strength and unity. Through this Bosuns Recertification Program I now have a much clearer picture of why the Seafarers Union was organized and how important it is today that all of us participate to keep our Union strong and united. While at Piney Point I learned a lot about the new type of ships of today's American merchant marine including the LNG's, OBO's, LASH and the new crane-type cargo carriers. I made a trip to Washington to visit the Transportation Institute. Here I found out whyjt is so important that you and I donate to SPAD to help those Congressmen who are working to build a bigger and better merchant ma­ rine and also to help American-flag ships get more cargo. March 1974 Richard E. DarvlUe Seafarer Richard Darville joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1946 and has been sailing as bosun for the past 24 years. He now lives with his wife Patricia, his sons Richard and Douglas, and his daughter Jacqueline in Houston. After coming through Piney Point as one of the Educational Conference delegates in 1971 and now again through the Bosuns Recertification Program, I can see the tremendous strides our Union has made in its many programs there. We picked up a lot of valuable in­ formation about the new types of ships and we were given books and articles on them that we can pass on to our shipmates. The QMED program is es­ pecially valuable for these new ships, and although the course is tough, I saw that if you're willing to buckle down they have the lest instructors and the best courses that will make sure you get through. Norman F. Beavers Seafarer Norman Beavers joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1952. He now lives in Slidell, La. with his wife Alma and ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Beavers was born in West Virginia and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Since I began sailing with the SIU in 1952 there have been many changes. We have welfare, vacation and pension plans that are second to none. And now we have educational programs that are helping all of our members to advance themselves and keep up with the new kinds of ships and new equipment. I was amazed at the progress made at our school in Piney Point. It's a place where a young man can come and learn the basics of his trade, and he can get his high school diploma, too. What im­ presses me is how polite and clean these young men are and how they raise and lower the flag each day. All of our members can upgrade in deck, engine and steward departments and this is important if we are going to get the new ships and the job security that goes with it. Alfred H. Andei'son Seafarer Anderson joined the SIU in July, 1939 in Norfolk and has shipped as bosun for the past 30 years. Born in Norfolk, he still lives there with his wife Mary. He has three grown chil­ dren, Alfred, Jr. and Elwood who have completed their college education, and a daughter Barbara. I have learned more things about the SIU and our maritime industry in the past two months ffian 1 did in the past 35 years as a member of our Union. I have asked questions and I got straight answers which has not only been a personal benefit to me but will make me do a better job as ship's chairman. The morning meetings at Union Headquarters were the highlights of this program for me. It was at these meet­ ings that I learned of the many prob­ lems that face our industry and our Union, and the importance of under­ standing these problems so that to­ gether—being united and participating —we can solve the problems and maintain our strength and job security. Page 7 It 1 �s I Transerie Ship's Committee .1 I i Headquarters Notes i •X X! by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak §i •I*? :5 BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month 12 more of our bosuns graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program, In all, 70 bosuns have completed the program which is adding the kind of leadership to our Union which will ensure the continued strength and job security of our membership. I am sure that all of you join me in congratulating Bosuns Joseph Leyal, Raymond Hodges, Stanley Bojko, Wallace Perry, Julio Delgado, Leo Koza, George Burke, Hans Lee, A1 Bourgot, Richard Darville, Norm Beavers and A1 Anderson. These bosuns now have a better understanding of the problems that face our Union and the maritime industry—and you have seen me write many times before that if we can understand our problems we can deal with them effectively. Because these bosuns do have a better understanding of our problems, they will be able to discuss them with our membership at the weekly meetings aboard ship and at port meetings ashore—and share with them the knowledge and understanding they have gained. The ship's committee aboard the Transerie gather topside for a photo at a payoff at the Gatex Oil docks In Carteret, N.J. on Mar. 6. They are, from left: Darry Sanders, engine delegate; Eddie Cane, deck delegate; F. Johnson, ship's chairman; F.T. DiCarlo, secretary-reporter, and Ctis Paschal, steward delegate. The Transerie had just returned from the Mediterranean carrying a cargo of gasoline. SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Five more "A" Seniority Upgraders also graduated this month. I want to congratulate Richard Markarewicz, Henry Manning, Charles Kirksey, Thomas Kegney and Patrick Graham. These new full book members have gone through an intensive training program to provide them with a better understanding of what we are doing to protect our job security, to get more ships and cargo and to continue our fight in Washington against those who are working every day trying to destroy our Union and our industry. I want to remind each of our upgraders that as full book members of our Union they carry a heavy responsibility of par­ ticipating in the activities of this Union—^both on the ships and ashore. LNG TRAINING The first class in our new LNG training program started Feb. 19 at Piney Point. Two other courses are scheduled; they will begin on Mar. 25 and May 6. The classes will be limited, so it is important that you get your appli­ cations in as soon as possible. The first two LNG's which will carry the American flag are now being built, and the first of these ships—the Kentown—will be crewing this spring. I don't have to tell you how important it is that we demonstrate that this Union can supply fully-trained and qualified crewmembers for these new ships. These are only the first two ships, but eight more are being built in American shipyards and within the next five years there will be some 70 to 80 LNG's under American flag. We have developed a first-class training program for LNG's at Piney Point. It will be up to us—and it will be the responsibility of all of us—to prove to the American maritime industry that we can man these ships safely and efficiently, and make them competitive in the world market. Again, this means job security for all of us. QMED TRAINING I want to stress again the importance of our QMED training program at Piney Point. This industry is changing rapidly—and we have to change with it. All of the new ships built by our contracted companies have been designed with highly advanced technology which requires new skills for the men who sail them. We have a responsibility to our contracted companies, and to the industry to provide qualified men for these ships. But most important this goes to the guts of protecting our jurisdiction and job security. The training program we have at Piney Point is the best anywhere, and I would urge all of you who are qualified to take the time to get your QMED endorsement. NAVY TANKERS The performance of our crews aboard the Navy tankers has continued to be in the best tradition of the SIU, and very soon we will be taking these ships off organizational status. As you know, bids on nine new tankers to replace the old T-2's have already been opened, and the Navy is calling in several of our contracted-companies to discuss manning these ships We are confident that because of our record of performance for stability, etliciency and safety that we will be awarded these charters. Page 8 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submilled to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, socia} and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as'a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �SlU Maintains Vigilance On Jones Act Attacks The Joi>es Act which reserves do­ mestic waterborne transportation for U.S.-flag vessels is being attacked in this session of Congress with greater intensity than at any time during the last ten years. The attempts to take over this do­ mestic system of transportation by foreign-built and foreign-manned ships and barges is being carried on in the face of ample evidence that American craft are available. So far none of these efforts have met with any degree of success; thanks to the enlightened at­ titude of a majority of the members of both Houses of Congress. Legislation presently pending before Congress seeing waivers from the Jones Act present a serious threat to the job security of JSeafarers. SIU legislative representatives have been vigilant in calling to the attention of members of Congress the dangerous precedent that would be set by grant­ ing any of the pending requests. The pending bills include requests which would permit foreign-flag coal carriers to operate between Hampton Roads and New England; phosphate rock carriers to run between Tampa and Baton Rouge; LNG ships to sail between Alaska and states on both the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts, and an .v.- \ f effort by the Collier Carbon Ammonia Company, a subsidiary of Union Oil Company, to obtain a waiver for a Japanese refrigerated ship to transport anhydrous ammonia from Alaska to Oregon. The Collier Carbon case is typical of the deception being employed by oil companies or their subsidiaries to break down the Jones Act. Obviously such a breakdown would result in the capture of all coastwise tanker shipping by the runaway foreign-flag fleets operated by the multinational oil companies. The Collier Carbon case has been manipulated so as to try to mislead farmers in Oregon and Idaho to be­ lieve that they are being deprived of fertilizer needed for their 1974 crop production because U.S.-flag ships are not available. An investigation of the facts of the case by government officials and SIU representatives disclosed, however, that U.S.-flag ships could be provided to carry the Collier Carbon cargo and, in any event, the fertilizer would not be available in time for Spring 1974 use by the farmers because Collier Carbon has committed its output to foreign cus­ tomers at higher prices than the fer­ tilizer would bring in the U.S. market. Farah Strike Ends The 21 month-old strike and boycott against the Farah Manufacturing Co. by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America has ended with the com­ pany's recognition of the union as the bargaining agent for its employes. In a joint statement made in New York by Willie F. Farah, president of the company, Clothing Workers Presi­ dent Murray H. Finley, and SecretaryTreasurer Jacob Sheinkman, it was an­ nounced that an agreement had already been reached on the rehiring of strikers and the calling off of litigation by both sides. The statement said that "good faith negotiations" for a contract would begin "as soon as a union negotiating committee can be elected." The striking workers sent a letter to I' W f i. the SIU thanking the union for its help and support during the 21 month-long walkout and boycott of Farah goods. Nearly all of the workers who make Farah slacks are Chicano, and most of them are women. Farah had insisted that his workers didn't want a union, pointing to the fact that fewer than 3,000 of a labor force that once was nearly 10,000 were actually on the picket lines. The Clothing Workers came up with cards signed by more than two-thirds of all the workers, non-strikers as well as strikers. The mayor of El Paso, Tex., by the consent of both parties, super­ vised the verification of the card check. The figures stood up. -if SIU President Paul Hall, (left) who is also a vice president of the AFL-CIO, discusses the energy crisis with other members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council at its mid-winter meeting in Miami, Fla. last month. Seated next to him are, from the left, Peter Bommarito, President of the Rubber Workers Union, Frederick O'Neal, President of the Actor's Union and Paul Jennings, President of the Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers union. AFL'CIO Backs Bill to Use US, Ships in Oil Trade MIAMI—In a strong 13-point pro­ gram aimed at coping with all phases of the energy crisis, the AFL-CIO Execu­ tive Council urged a "massive rebuild­ ing" of the U.S.-flag tanker fleet to reduce dependence on foreign-flag ships and supported legislation that would require use of U.S. ships in the carriage of oil imports. SIU President Paul Hall is a member of the federation's Executive Council which, at its quarterly meeting here late last month, analyzed the current fuel emergency and expressed particular concern over its impact upon American workers, and the community at large. The Council charged that the truth about the energy emergency is "hidden from the public by the veil of secrecy of the giant oil companies." Lucrative tax loopholes, the Council said, have encouraged and subsidized foreign oil operations and foreign-flag shipping at the expense of American production and employment, and have enabled the giant multinational oil com- Navy's Threat to Private Shipping With the Navy seemingly intent on expanding its Military Sealift Command operations to the detriment of the nation's commercial shipping industry, a battle appears to be shaping up over the issue of government competition with private industry. In the view of the SIU, which has been carefully watching the Navy's activities and plans, such government take-over is a matter of "grave concern and could be extremely inimical to the national interest." SIU President Paul Hall said that such a development "would be particularly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promote the development of a competitive private American shipping indus­ try." Signs indicate that the Navy's plans are a long-range strategy to build up the Military Sealift Command fleet, which would engage in the carriage of supplies and materiel that has been and can be carried by private shipping com­ panies under charter arrangement. Although budgetary requests for the Navy's private-type shipping operations have been denied over past years, the March 1974 military agency nevertheless appears determined to develop and expand noncombat and support shipping activities, and thus reduce substantially the aux­ iliary role of the American merchant marine prescribed by law. The Navy seems determined to ex­ pand the MSC by by-passing the budgetary appropriations route through subtle financing schemes that would have banking institutions provide the funds for Navy transportation ships with government-secured mortgages. It appears that the first step in the Navy strategy to acquire commercialtype vessels for its use is takeover of the four SlU-contracted Falcon tankers, remove the SIU crews and put the ships in the Military Sealift Command fleet operations. The SIU has registered strong op­ position to the plan and will fight the Navy's invasion of private shipping. The Navy scheme comes at a time when slow but strong progress is being made toward a mutually beneficial Navy-merchant marine combined seapower approach. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment condemned the Navy plan at its Executive Board meetings last month. The MTD said that the "only beneficiary of the take-over plans would be the bureaucracy of the MSC which, as a result of having displaced private ownership and labor, would create ad­ ditional billets for the Navy." The MTD position pointed out that "the civilian-manned, privately-ownedand-operated U. S. merchant marine stands ready and willing to discharge the function of the support service to the military, a responsibility clearly delegated as a matter of public policy to the merchant marine by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and reiterated in the amendments contained in the 1970 Act." panics to pay U.S. income tax rates as low as 2.7 percent in 1972. "The American people can respond to*difliculties now as they have in the past if they are provided with a candid appraisal of the situation and with fair and equitable government measures to cope with it," the Council stated. As part of its program to deal with the effects of the current energy crisis, the AFL-CIO Executive Council stated; "A massive rebuilding of the American-flag tanker fleet is an es­ sential part of reducing this conntry's dangerous dependence on foreign petroleum imports, trans­ ported in foreign-flag vessels. "We support legislation to re­ quire that 20 percent of oil imports he transported on privately-owned U.S.-flag vessels, to the extent that the vessels are available at fair rates, and that this reserve share increase to 25 percent after mid1975 and to at least 30 percent by mid-1977." Among tlie other recommendations called for in the Executive Council's program are these: • Establishment by Congress of adequate government machinery to as­ sure verified information on the oil in­ dustry and its operations. Federal chartering of all major oil companies should be required, with federal stan­ dards of disclosure. • Elimination immediately by Con­ gress of the depletion allowance and intangible drilling tax breaks provided the oil companies on their foreign oper­ ations; phasing out of special loopholes on domestic operations and a genuine excess profits tax. •Off u • Review by Congress to determine whether the oil industry is in fact a pub­ lic utility which should be subject to regulation by the federal government. ^upiNirt SPAD /. . Seafarers are uiged to contribute to SPAD. It b the way to have your Voice heard and to ke^ your union effective In the fight for ieghtotion hV |i protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages ^ �DISPATCHERS REPORT FEBRUARY 1-28, 1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C A DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 2 1 0 0 4 4 52 4 27 14 1 13 39 33 55 27 6 5 43 0 3 2 13 5 13 5 1 0 19 23 26 18 1 6 14 6 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 21 4 14 1 6 4 1 0 8 12 17 10 8 1 13 0 1 1 0 0 3 21 4 7 7 6 482 0 0 104 0 1 20 7 7 362 0 1 155 0 3 15 60 23 2 75 0 ......... 4 . . .. 8 161 17 58 24 14 63 139 58 133 26 54 19 165 0 3 6 2 17 25 0 3 5 1,001 5 35 5 8 12 4 11 26 13 33 12 17 3 34 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 223 1 6 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 1 2 0 7 0 3 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 34 3 110 14 50 18 11 54 92 35 87 10 27 24 105 0 0 3 2 8 28 0 1 6 692 3 73 5 18 16 1 22 42 18 42 4 24 5 40 0 2 2 0 0 4 0 1 0 322 0 13 0 1 1 0 0 12 6 4 0 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 53 1 61 16 25 14 6 59 69 34 68 10 21 15 81 0 2 1 1 1 6 0 0 2 493 3 10 1 2 7 0 2 6 5 21 1 7 2 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 93 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 5 45 9 27 10 6 20 57 9 38 10 21 18 33 0 0 2 6 11 48 1 11 4 391 2,577 4 133 23 48 29 6 57 90 44 87 20 24 31 85 0 9 6 3 0 17 1 3 1 721 1,359 12 70 0 22 14 1 1 33 7 9 4 3 5 85 0 5 10 3 7 46 0 3 6 346 431 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 3 42 3 15 13 0 8 42 21 54 17 5 5 32 0 1 2 1 28 6 9 2 0 3 24 17 36 10 3 7 15 6 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 .0 0 0 3 3 9 2 — 0 _ 178 1 — 0 — 14 1 62 5 20 5 9 19 39 30 57 11 9 8 49 0 1 5 0 0 18 — 2 5 355 1 42 4 8 9 0 6 21 15 25 4 10 2 17 0 2 3 0 0 1 — 0 0 170 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 6 3 2 0 0 0 4 0 2 2 0 1 1 — 0 0 29 0 26 9 11 9 4 17 26 21 33 3 7 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 13 3 6 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 30 2 19 8 0 6 34 10 43 13 4 4 24 0 1 1 0 2 54 0 0 5 2 0 206 2 _ 271 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals . 10 5 40 0 1 1 0 0 3 » 0 2 227 5 1 25 3 3 7 1 4 17 9 30 15 9 13 15 22 1 0 — _ 2 — 0 1 178 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 4 0 — 1 — 0 0 15 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts ....... 1 24 3 15 7 4 8 28 6 22 9 9 8 18 0 0 3 4 5 35 — 6 5 222 1,286 1 79 10 26 17 5 18 46 35 64 13 14 20 52 33 4 7 1 0 14 — 1 2 462 790 4 24 0 7 3 0 0 9 5 4 4 2 2 21 0 7 9 1 1 29 — 2 4 138 192 * ' * 839 'A ^ 511 • A will be avaiiaMe for tti^ to of the 1,394 jobs shipped, 839 were SIU Atlaiitic, Gulf, Lalii & Inland Wateis Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C t PRESIDENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave^ Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mkh 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Esse* St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin SI. 14202 SlU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. 2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626^793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Giavois Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 Wn.MINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6NnionOlidori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 ™ M y» ^ ^ ' ^ �t Two members of the class, Egil Sorensen (left) and Charles Wagner take down some notes during class. Vocational Instructor Charles Nalen explains the circuitry of some of the auto­ mated controls aboard an LNG vessel to the first class of Seafarers attending the four-week course at the Lundeberg School in PIney Point, Md. I f:' ) . Since the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 went into effect, the iSIU hes seen many new and varied types of vessels slide down the ways, the trainuig facilities of the Harry Lundeberg School fliese ships ° , have been crewed by Seaforers who have bad the advantage of both classi toom and practical training prior to boarding these vessels. From the report of both the companies and the crews of these vessels the training received at the Lundeberg School has been invaluable in i; ^ maintaining the highest level of safe and efficient shipboard operation. \ The Lundeberg School is now in the midst of the new revolution in I; shipping, the Liquid Natural Gas carrier. Never before has there been such hi^y sophhdicated systems of transporting the world's energy needs. < The Lundeberg School realizes that as the complexity of the ships increase so do^ the need for well-trained pnd qualified men to man these energy carriers. The school's staff has met extensively with the chemical engineers I ,, who have desqpied die cargo containment and cargo pitmpmg i^stems so I ^ that all the school's instructors are cpniplet<# fatnlliar with^^^t^ 'ifcjLt is haii^ to inm^e wbat vroffid be maniiing these ye^ls SO years 1^0 when there was no training available. ^ ~ • Since die cargo fficilitles on these vessels have nothing hi cpmmon with those now In use on strmd^ man these vessels become familiar with the systems In a daasroom rmnoi^here i^ore going aboard ship. ^ , Ihe coiuse offeitd at ffie jtundeberg School is a good iiitroductlon to the chemhitry of bodi M prddiicte such as pri^an^ and ethylene. Understanding the chemical and physical properties of . diese gases wiO allow the men on the ships to recognize proper imaradng " coiididons, but more important it will allow one to recognize abnomml tioiis and theii take i^isii^actiott^^ Lvesseli One example of the importance in understanding the properties of these gases is the effect that super cold has on steel plates on a ship. Recently when a LNG carrier was being loaded, the cargo officer was lax in his duties and one tank overflowed. The result of having this extremely low temperature liquid contact the steel deck caus^ the ship's deck to develop a 10 foot crack. Had the cargo officer had a better undershmduig of the'product he Was loading this might not have occurred. The LNG course offered at the school is not limited to any cme department, but rather contains the information necessary for all who will sail on the vessels, whether they be in die deck, engine or steward departments. Since th^ ships are capable of carrying Liquid Petroleum Gas, as well as LNG they are equipped with special gas ffeeing and tank cleaning systems with which all who woric on board must be familiar. The physical act of mucking tanks has been replaced with inert gas systems but the Able Seaman or die QMED who wiff be periutiiil^ the opemthni is still there and he m^ Imovriedge of dime new systems. (All engine department members who widi to enter the LNG program must have their QME^ The crews who will report to the SlU-contracted LNGs, Kentown ......... LNG course birii^ bfbered Ihshres thrt thu bort tiained and^^^ c safety conscious individuals will man the energy camors of tM The photos on this page show some higUights 9^^ course at the Lundeberg School. if; r f if LNG class members listen attentively as Vocational Instructor Lee DeMasters explains the molecular structure of fuels. March 1974 Director of Vocational Education Bob Kalmus uses this blueprint to explain the safety systems found aboard the new ships. Pagtill �•jk / ASHORE Third LASH for Waferman SS Sam Houston Launched Last Month Florida The state legislature here is considering a measure which would replace the state's current "no defense" oil spill law, which has caused a serious curtail­ ment of tanker services. The present law, which took effect in March, 1971, imposes absolute, or unlimited, liability on any vessel that pollutes Florida waters, or creates coastal damage by a spill of oil or chemicals. None of the traditional defenses available to the operator (claiming that the spill was caused by an act of war, act of God, deliberate act of another party, etc.) are permitted under the present law. In addition, the law requires a certificate of financial responsibility from the operator of any vessel bringing oil or other pollutants into the state's waters. As a result of this law, many vessel operators have refused to accept charters involving calls at Florida ports. The new law, as it is presently drafted, would set up a $200 million state fund to handle claims of persons whose property was damaged by oil or chemical spills. The legislature is expected to consider the measure this month. Port Elizabeth^ N.J. Sea-Land has opened its new 232-acre terminal complex here on Newark Bay after four years of planning, design and construction. The new terminal becomes the hub of Sea-Land's containership operations in the port of New York. According to a spokesman for the Company, the line's old facilities (a 100-acre site on the inland end of the Elizabeth channel) will remain open for the time being, and its ultimate disposition has yet to be decided. San Francisco Cargo tonnage here increased more than 16 percent to a total of 3,677,020 tons during 1973. Last year's volume represented a 516,000-ton increase over 1972's total of 2,161,970 tons. The rise in 1973 resulted from a number of factors, including increased use of the port's grain terminal which handled 250,000 tons of grain and related commodities during the year. Newsprint tonnage was also up considerably. Baltimore The new 2,400-foot long access to Baltimore's Dundalk Marine Terminal has been officially opened by the Maryland Port Administration after a year's delay. The new ship channel is considered a key project for the fast turn­ around of large containerships. Alexandria^ Egypt Egypt has announced it will reopen the Suez Canal. The canal has been closed for the past six and one-half years. Experts feel the canal could be in minimal operation condition by the end of 1974. Houston This port handled a record 86.2 million tons of cargo in 1973, due in large part to heavy grain shipments. Last year's total tonnage was 21 percent higher than 1972, which set the previous record. Bulk cargo tonnage (grain, petroleum and other products) leaped almost 100 percent in 1973 over the previous year. The port handled between 75 and 80 percent of the massive Russian grain shipments. Seattle Seafarer Alfred L. Yarborough received his first pension check here at the monthly informational meeting on Feb. 22. Brother Yarborough spoke to the membership; "It was almost 30 years ago when I joined the Seafarers Union in Boston, Mass. on Sept. 1, 1945. We have come a long way since that time, and as you know, we have gained many benefits which were unknown to us then. It is for this reason that I am about to receive the long-awaited pension which I am about to enjoy. I am proud to have been a member of the SIU. I wish my shipmates who still go down to the sea smooth sailing and good luck." Page 12 The SS Sam Houston, the third and last of the Waterman Steamship Corp.'s new LASH vessels, was launched into the Mississippi River on Feb. 16 at the Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans. The Sam Houston joins her sisterships, the Robert E. Lee and the Stone­ wall Jackson, which were both launched in late 1973. Each ship is capable of carrying 89 LASH barges at a service speed of 22 knots. All three ships were built from funds obtained by Waterman under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. The passage of this important maritime legislation was strongly supported by the SIU which bought for its enactment in Con­ gress. Through donations to SPAD, the SIU was able to gain the crucial support in Washington that was needed for the passage of the act. Edward P. Walsh, president of Wa­ terman, has stated in the past that "The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was the key to our rebuilding program. We could not have gone ahead without it." In about a year, these three new SIUcontracted ships will replace six World War Il-built conventional freighters now on the run from the Gulf and East Coast to the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. The Sam Houston has a cargo capac­ ity of 25,600 long tons, or 1,744,400 cubic feet. Her propulsion machinery is steam turbine, with a rated propulsion horsepower of 32,000. The ship's cruising radius at service speed is 18,500 miles. Principal speaker at the launching ceremonies was Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs. Commenting on the completion of the three-ship building program. Blackwell said, "This is an accomplishment in which all of you in Avondale—blue collar and white collar—can take pride. For series production of standardized ships is a key element in closing the price gap between U.S. and foreign shipbuilding costs. It also is an under­ lying principle of the 1970 Act which is geared to improving the competitive position of American shipyards and shipping lines." "I think we can agree that we have come a long way in just a few short years. Our shipbuilding industry has made quantum jumps in productivity, and I believe it will continue to improve its competitive position with each pass­ ing year." 1970 Marine Act Helps Waterman Rebuilc Last month when the SS Sam Hous­ ton was launched from the Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, it marked the completion of Waterman's threeLASH shipbuilding program which was subsidized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The funds which Waterman obtained from the government after the passage of this Act were crucial in the com­ pany's construction of three LASHtype vessels. The Robert E. Lee and the Stonewall Jackson were launched last year. Before this legislation was passed there weren't any federal funds avail­ able for operating cost subsidies or for ship construction. Waterman was just one of many American companies that were strug^ing under heavy com­ petition from the cheaper-to-operate foreign-flag vessels. The 1970 Act, which was spear­ headed by the SIU's Washington legis­ lative efforts, also provided operating differential subsidies along with funds to be used for shipbuilding. Waterman is one company that benefited greatly from these subsidies. The company was able to secure a 20-year contract for Trade Route 18— from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. It also obtained two short-term three-year contracts for Trade Routes 12 and 22 (the entire Far East, with the exception of Singapore and Indonesia) and Trade Route 21 (the United King­ dom and the continent, with permission to call at Baltic and Scandinavian ports). Both short-term contracts will be converted to 20-year ones in the future, after public hearings are held. The Waterman Steamship Corpora­ tion today is one of the major freight cargo steamship operators in the U.S. It was founded by John B. Waterman and two associates in 1919 in Mobile, Ala. Waterman, a native of New Or­ leans, came to Mobile in 1902, and until his death in 1937 helped establish Mo­ bile as a major port. At the time of World War II, Water­ man was operating 125 vessels (37 of its own), with 450 employees located at shipping centers from the Gulf to the North Atlantic. In 1955 Waterman sold all its capital stock to McLean Industries, Inc. In 1965 McLean sold its interests to Cor­ nelius and Edward Walsh, with the for­ mer becoming chairman of the board of Waterman Industries, and the latter president of Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration. A year later the Walsh inter­ ests sold half of their stock to United States Freight Company. Waterman In­ dustries and United States Freight, which is a holding Company, now jointly own Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration. When the Walsh's took over Water­ man in 1965 they bought a company containing 16 C-2 ships. Since then, they have replaced them with C-4's, mariners and now the three new LASH ships. Ed Walsh says, "We built up an old World War II fleet into a much more modern and effective fleet. The Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 was the key to our rebuilding program." Seafarers Log �2nd OBO, the Ultrasea, Takes on Her SlU Crew Another ship built under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 to curtail the foreign-flag monopoly on the United States' bulk trade—the giant oil, bulk and ore (OBO) carrier, Ultrasea (Aries Marine) — took on her SlU crew Mar. 11 in San Diego, Calif. The Ultrasea will sail from San Diego to Vancouver, Canada, where she will load grain and head for Japan. She'll then go to the Persian Gulf for oil. took place more than a year ago about the same time the Ultramar was launched. The contract for these ships was the first one awarded under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 for oil, ore, bulk carriers, another example of the bene­ fits of the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund which, through the contributions of the mem­ bership, helped produce the legislation to build these new vessels. The results are more jobs for Seafarers. The 80,500 dwt San Clemente-class carrier joins her sistership, the Ultra­ mar, which was the first OBO built for the company. The Ultramar sailed on a round-the-world maiden voyage Aug. 8 from Vancouver to Japan. She was then the largest oil, bulk, ore carrier ever built on the West Coast. Like her sistership, the 16.5-knot Ultrasea is of the maximum length (S92V2 feet) that can transit the Pan­ ama Canal. The steam turbine, single screw ship has a beam of 105 feet 9 inches and a depth of 62Vi feet. Keel laying of the Ultrasea, which will provide more jobs for Seafarers, She was built at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. yard in San Diego. A Giant of the Great Lakes Presque Isle,World's Largest Tug-Barge Debuts A new addition to the SIU's grow­ ing merchant fleet on the Great Lakes — the 1,127-foot M/V Presque Isle (U.S. Steel), believed to be the globe's biggest tug-barge, recently completed her maiden voyage. The $35-million tug-barge is unique in that, although she looks like a super ore carrier, her 152-foot tug fits into a slot at the stern of the 975-foot barge. She is second in size only to the largest ore carrier on the Great Lakes, the Stewart J. Cort (Bethlehem Steel). The Presque Isle's Seafarer crew delivered 52,000 tons of taconite iron ore pellets (enough to manufacture 10,000 automobiles) to South Chicago and Gary, Ind. from Two Harbors, Minn, on Dec. 22. Completing the 1,700-mile roundtrip to Erie, Pa. in six days, where she was built for Litton Industries, the Presque Isle went into winter layup to fit out sometime in early Spring. The tug-barge was christened Dec. 8 and after sea trials on Lake Erie crewed Dec. 15. Her five-deck tug, built in New Orleans, is powered by twin 7,500 hp diesels which push the barge at 16 mph. A 250-foot unloading boom dis­ charges 10,000 tons of cargo an hour. S/U Firm's 7ih New Ship in 3 rears I AT SEA i I .J •V7i Sea-Land Venture Able-seaman E.E. Lindberg was injured while-working on deck on sailing day from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He was hospitalized there. The ship docked in Houston for a payoff Feb. 26. Ship's Chairman is Bosun Charles Boyle, reporter-secretary is Chief Steward John E. Adams and Educational Director is Electrician-Pumpman Charles Henley. SS Yellowstone A bumed-out electric blower in the forced draft ventilator system in the engine room of the SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) produced a 1 a.m. smokey fire Feb. 2 near Cape Town, South Africa. As smoke poured from the fire room vent, the ventilator system went out on the starboard side soaring the temperature to 120 degrees. Only the quick action in the emergency of Chief Electrician S. P. Gondzar saved the day. Rolling out of the sack five minutes after the fire began, he isolated the burned out blower. By afternoon coffee time, the vent system was back in operation dropping the temperature ih the engine room back to normal. "Luckily," says engine delegate John H. Ford, "there was a spare blower motor on board." He and the entire engine department thanked and com­ mended Gondzar and his electricians for their unselfish devotion to duty. SS Vantage Horizon The Military Sealift Command has chartered the tanker. Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) to carry about 33,000 tons of bunker C Fuel from the Arabian Gulf to the United Kingdom, the continent of Europe, the Azores, and West Africa. SS Seatrain Georgia On a two to four month run on the West Coast is the Seatrain Georgia carrying 15,000 tons of dry cargo for the U.S. Government. SS Penn Challenger Still carrying oil last month from Black Sea ports is the 30,000-dwt tanker Penn Challenger (Penn Navigation). She discharged her tanks on the U.S. East Coast. USNS Taluga The SIU crew of the USNS Taluga (Hudson Waterways) got high marks for "outstanding support performance" in the first part of this year from both the commanders of Service Group 3, Pacific, and Adm. W. S. Guest, Military Sealift Command, PAC. This is the second time the Taluga crew has been cited. Over a year ago MSC chief, Adm. John D. Chase visited the ship in San Francisco Bay saying "The civilian crew on the Taluga are all performing in an outstand­ ing manner." Adm. Guest added "Taluga has again shown the way. Your performance continues to be rated outstanding and best in the West in spite of hectic, numerous reschedulings and three diversions. Despite fast changing require­ ments, she has always been ready to meet all commitments. It is my distinct pleasure once again to extend a well done to all hands." The ship was judged on reliability, mission effectiveness and readiness, maintenance and performance and management practice. Mi n Lakes Ore Carrier Fleet Grows As H.Lee White is Launched With Great Lakes carriage of coal and iron ore helping to beat the energy crunch, the SlU-contracted American Steamship Co. of Buffalo, N.Y. has launched the 32,080-ton H. Lee White, its seventh new ship in three years. . The $15-million ore/bulk self-unloader, launched late last year at the Bay Shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, was the third new ore carrier added to the company's fleet in 1973. She was the largest ship ever built in that ship­ yard. At 704 feet, the twin-diesel H. Lee White will be .christened in June to join her sister-ships, the SlU-manned Charles E. Wilson and the Roger M. Kyes, both launched last summer. Three more new ore carriers for the steamship company's 21 carrier fleet are on order. The first, an 18,000-ton, 630-foot vessel, will be delivered next March 1974 year in April. In 1976, a 680-foot ship will go into service. Finally, in 1977, a 780-foot, 42,000 dwt self-unloader worth $20 million will be built for the firm to carry 30,000 tons of iron ore or 25,000 tons of coal for a total of 1.8-million to 2-million tons during a Lakes season. f! r .*1 She will be the third largest selfunloader on the Great Lakes. The new unnamed vessel will also be the first ship on the Lakes with double-belted, twin-conveyor machinery in her hold to unload coal. The H. Lee White can unload 6,000 tons an hour from her six holds with conveyors and a boom on rails. She also has 1,000 hp stern and bow thrusters for maneuverability. The new ship succeeds the former H. Lee White, operating since 1945, which will be renamed the SS Sharon. A new lady of the lakes, the 32,000-ton bulk carrier, MV H. Lee White makes a big splash at year end as she's launched at the Bay Shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, for service in June. Page 13 i'I ,:f li. j -I �Keep the Door Locked! HISTORIC PRESERVATION. • V f "4 /^ . V >" . .' Makes the Rounds ; >the latest edition ot the Seafarers Log has just b^ re^^ ihied to me after making its rounds in the neighborhood. ~ • Because of the Log, folks around here are ^tter informed i !of the real facts concerning the maritime industry. Many local ; 'businessmen are now beginning to write their Congressmen ' , mging them to support such important maritime bUls as the ^ • Qillmports Quota law. / There was a time when the neighbors borrowed the local morning newspaper-Amow its the Seafarers Log. FntfmnaDy, Alhms & ^ishbs Stronghold on Job Security Far more than any one piece of federal sgislation, the Jones Act of 1920 proects the livelihoods and job security of seafarers and thousands of other Amer­ ican maritime workers. One of the Act's major provisions states that any and all cargoes shipped from one U.S. port to another U.S. port must be carried on an American-flag, American-manned vessel. This provision completely covers not only our nation's domestic coastal and intercoastal deep sea trade, but also traffic .on our vast inland waterway sys•tein including our rivers and the Great Lakes. in view of the fact that nearly 50 percent of die approximate 560 deep sea vessels operating under the Ainerican flag are engaged strictly ifl domestic ship­ ping, total retention of this provisioii^of the Jones Act is extremely vital to Ihe very existence of the U.S. inerchant marine. Another important provision of the Act is that all vessels which do engage in domestic trade miist be built in an Amer­ ican shipyard. And, looking to the future, the soon to be built Trans-Alaska Pipeline will spur the need for at least 40 new crude car­ riers, all of which, because of the Jones Act, must be constructed in American yards for the American-flag fleet to be manned by American seamen. With the exception of several occasions during the crucial days of World War II, the Jones Act has been strictly enforced since its passage over 50 years ago. However, in the last few months alone, the big oil lobbies and other special in­ terest groups have initiated seven pro­ posals for waivers of the Act's provisions. Let us look at some of these recent at­ tempts . • During the Senate debate on the Emergency Energy Act last December, Sen. Paul Fannin (R-Ariz.) introduced Page 14 an amendment that would have allowed for "case by case" waivers of the Jones Act to allow foreign-flag ships to carry fuel between U.S. ports. It was defeated. • A bill, still pending action in the Senate, was introduced by Sen. Robert Packwood (R-Ore.) that would permit foreign-flag ships to carry fertilizer from Alaska to West Coast U.S. ports. The product in question is manufactured by a subsidiary of a large oil company. • A proposal was made by the De­ partment of Defense to allow liquid natural gas to be transported from Alaska, and coal from Norfolk to New England via foreign-flag ships. A-definite pattern in these attempts to breach the Jones Act is clearly emerging. The requests are always for a few for­ eign ships to operate on a temporary basis. Yet the long term, underlying pur­ pose of these concerns is the eventual total destruction of the Act's power. The oil concerns have given no sub­ stantial cause for any of these waivers. Their reasons are contrived and their proposals unwarranted. In studies conducted by the Maritime Administration, it has been firmly estab­ lished that no part of the nation. New England included, has suffered any short­ age due to lack of U.S. shipping tonnage. SIU President Paul Hall has notified the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee that "there is no justifi­ cation for permitting foreigners to invade our coastwise shipping on any pretext; particularly since we have adequate ton­ nage to serve our coastwise require­ ments." The U.S. must not allow foreign-flag operators in any circumstance to invade our domestic shipping rights. And, the SIU backed by the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department, will continue to fight all attacks against this Act—our stronghold on job security. In view of the many accmhpiishments within the niaritiipe industry in the last few yearn and of the many battles that lie ahead, strong support of SPAD becomes more and more nec­ essary every day. In the tradition of this Union, we must all pull together and support our friends In the legisiatura^ > , Loyalty is spelled SIU! \ - • J^teniaBy» AftLonuis,!!^ ' - - -^Bromrrffle, N;K I:i —fare Pjan HelpsJ J' ^ ^ ' • I i 4 . In the past four years since tt^ death of my wife I have beenv'-iA;-:.' in tlm hospital many times—^and each time the SIU has come through for me. If not for the SIU's Welfare Flan I would have had to sell my home to meet the hospital and doctor bills. Young men just entering the industry should be aware of what it really means to be 100 percent Union and how our Union wprks when you are down on your luck. fid yoms, •• i *r- . , ' *. s^mm IM, Bdeiiji N»C€; .... .y' xxxvi. No. 3 PH^icatfon of Saafawre International Union of North Amenca, Atlantic. Golf, Ukes and inland Waters District, AFLHCIO : Executive Board Paul Hall, Pf^sfdent 389 s "• , 'j > i Seafarers Log �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Variety of Measures Passed at Quarterly Meeting MIAMI—The Executive Board of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department took action on a wide range of issues of vital importance to Sea­ farers and other workers, among them a call for passage of legislation that ^ould require a percent­ age of U.S. oil imports to be carried on Americanflag ships. In its two-day quarterly meeting here on Feb. 14-15, the MTD Executive Board also announced vigorous opposition to a proposed plan to abolish the House of Representatives' Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The MTD Board sessions were chaired by SlU President Paul Hall, who heads the Department which is composed of 44 national and interna­ tional AFL-CIO unions representing eight million workers. The MTD Executive Board said that the tanker requirement legislation, presently the subject of hearings before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, would remove a threat to "the nation's political and economic freedom of action." Citing the oil producing countries' cut-off of oil to the United States, the Board cited the fact that the U.S. is dependent on foreign-flag tankers for the carriage of 95 to 97 percent of our oil im­ ports—a dual dependency that is dangerous to the nation's welfare. Attacking the opponents of the legislation, led by major American oil companies and their front organization—the Federation of American Con­ trolled Shipping, the MTD Board said "it is im­ portant that they no longer be allowed to place their own selfish interest above the welfare of the United States." The MTD Board pointed out that the oil cargo legislation "in addition to strengthening our secu­ rity, would provide jobs for American workers, improve the nation's balance of payments position and better protect our environment." With respect to the proposal now being consid­ ered by the House Select Committee on Commit­ tees that would radically change the present Com­ mittee structure in the House, the MTD Board stressed the effectiveness of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee as it is presently constituted. Abolition of the Merchant Marine Committee and the scattering of its functions among several other committees would be "counter productive," the MTD Board said. In urging retention of the Merchant Marine Committee, the maritime labor group said that the nation needs "more urgently than ever before the benefits of the leadership that can best flow from the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee " In addition, the MTD has been advised by the railway unions that the proposed dissolution of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee into a Public Works and Transportation super com­ mittee, would rob them of the expertise in railway matters the Interstate Committee has acquired over the years. The MTD Executive Board also took action on many other matters of vital concern to not only the American maritime worker, but all American workers, the American consumer, and the nation as a whole. Myth of Eflfective Control For years now, American oil companies and various Federal departments have maintained that American-owned vessels under the registry of foreign nations are still "effectively controlled" by the United States. t '4- I SlU President Paul Hall, center, also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, chairs a session of the MTD's Executive Board meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. Hall is flanked to the left by Pete McGavin, MTD executive secretary-treasurer, and to the right by William Moody, MTD administrator. The MTD Board, by citing a recent interna­ tional incident, proved that "effective control" is nothing more than a convenient theory put forth by these concerns—and constitutes dangerous na­ tional policy. Last November, Liberia issued an executive order prohibiting any vessel flying the Liberian flag, many of which were American-owned, from carrying arms to the Middle East, thereby seriously affecting U.S. foreign policy. Energy Policy The MTD pointed out that, at the present time, the U.S. lacks both a strong national energy policy and the organizational framework to implement one. The Board affirmed that the U.S. "must develop a coordinated master plan," which would clearly define and efficiently administer a national energy policy, to insure the competitiveness of U.S. in­ dustries and achieve the goal of national energy independence. Oil Firm Responsibility The Executive Board noted that, encouraged by tax loopholes, the oil industry has neglected the building up of domestic refinery capacity, concen­ trating on the expansion of its foreign operations, which dangerously increases our dependence on foreign sources for our energy needs. In addition, the MTD released a 62-page report entitled America's Oil Industry: End of a Myth, which bares the causes of the energy crisis and urges Congress to take swift action "to insure that the American people will never again find them­ selves at the mercy of a small group of multina­ tional oil companies and oil producing nations." Mutual Aid Pacts In 1958, U.S. airlines instituted a strike insur­ ance plan, the so-called Mutual Aid Pact, whereby struck companies are reimbursed by other com­ panies for any losses incurred during a labor dis­ pute. The Act has proved a failure, in that, instead of preventing strikes it has induced and prolonged them. To prevent such strike insurance systems from spreading to other U.S. industries and to preserve industrial peace for this nation, the MTD Execu­ tive Board urged Congress to implement measures outlawing all such strikebreaking mutual aid pacts. i MSC's Plans The Military Sealift Command is seeking to take over privately-owned merchant ships now operat­ ing under charter to the Navy. The move would eliminate hundreds of jobs now held by civilian seamen and create a greater burden on the Amer­ ican taxpayer. The Executive Board denounced the proposed action, and again affirmed that the privatelyowned and operated U.S. merchant marine is thor­ oughly capable and willing to provide any and all support services to the miUtary. Pension Reform The MTD urged that quick and deliberate ac­ tion be taken to enact Federal pension plan regu­ lations that would effectively safeguard the inter­ ests and rights of the American worker. Over the years, too many workers have been cheated out of their legitimate benefits because of poor funding, inadequate record keeping, payment delays and, in some cases, plan termination due to so-called "business reasons." Jones Act Using the energy crisis as an excuse, the U.S. oil and energy firms continue to wage a determined campaign to breach provisions of the Jones Act, which protects American domestic shipping from being invaded by foreign-ffag vessels. The MTD maintains that any such breach, no matter how small, would open the door to the oil concerns to eventually wipe out the strength of the Jones Act entirely. Mort Brandenburg The MTD Executive Board expressed its pro­ found grief and sorrow at the death of Mort Brand­ enburg, president of the Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers' International Union of America. The Board called him "a good friend and colleague, a dynamic and respected labor leader, a valued and active member of this Board and a strong and progressive voice in the trade union movement." Brother Brandenburg is succeeded as president of his union by George J .Oneto, who will also serve on the MTD Executive Board. • '''I v.»f I il: •SI" 1 l-i �a 5 wy j;- f^.^'JU WW! SlU and MTD President Paul Hall confers with W.Wimpsinger.Vlce President of the Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers while Morris Weisberger, Executive Board member and executive vice president of SlUNA looks on. Leon Schachter, Executive Board member and vice president of Amalga­ mated Meat Cutters and MTD President Paul Hall listen as Charlotte Roe, executive director of Frontlash reports on her organization's efforts in get­ ting young people registered to vote and actively involved in politics. • 1 •t' MTD delegates acted on a variety of vital issues during the mid-winter Executive Board meeting in Miami, Fla. heid February 14-15. 1 •' Floyd Smith, Executive Board member and president of the Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union listens as MTD delegates discuss business. Peter Hall (left), secretary-treasurer and James Housewright, Executive Board member and president of the Retail Clerks International Association. Jack Curran, legislative representative of the Laborers' International Union gave a comprehensive report on the status of pension legislation in Congress. Merle Adium (left), of the SlUNA's Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific and Stephen ' PRIIP FYfirutivp Board member and oeneral vice oresident of the International Union Executive Board members Ben Feldman, president of the Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers and' Louis Isaacson, president of the Dolls, Toys and Playthings Workers listen to status report on Trade Bill legislation. Thomas Murphy (left). Executive Board member and president of the Brick­ layers, Masons and Plasterers Union and Bernard Puchalski (center)^ presi­ Robert Coonoy (standing). Executive Board member and vice president of the Bridg^ dent of the Chicago Port Council listen to Executive Board member ueorge Oneto, president of the Distillery Workers Union give a report. Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers addresses delegates as Executive Board member Russell Crowell (seated at right), president of the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Union looks on. I Michael Monroe (left), vice president of the Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. Al Heaps (center). Executive Board member and secretarytreasurer of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Harvey Poole, executive vice president of Amalgamated Meat Cutters. •!??•-. ') Joseph Ames (left) of the Federation of State, County and Municipal Em­ ployees, and William Lucy, Executive Board member and secretary-treasurer of that union attend the meeting. Id 1- Special Supplement Executive Board member Page Groton, assistant to the Executive Board member George Knaly of the Brother- president of the Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders dehood of Electrical Workers reads report to MTD delegates, livers report of the Commission on American shipbuilding. Dominic assistant to the |presi-* UUIIMIHty Carnevale, oaiMovai*=>, administrative im • • "itters, was was dent of the Association of Plumbing and• Pipe FiUers, Executive designated to represent his organization as an Executive C. L. Dennis, Executive Board member and president of the Raiiway, Airline and Steamship Clerks discusses pending legislation with MTD President Hall. Board member. Special Supplement •A, ' tI- 1'.i �The Journeymen Barbers, Hairdressers and Cos­ metologists' International Union of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Boot and Shoe Workers' Union Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers In­ ternational Union Communications Workers of America Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers' International Union of America International Union of Dolls, Toys, Playthings, Novelties and Allied Products of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO International Brdtherhood of Electrical Workers International Union of Elevator Constructors International Union of Operating Engineers International Association of Fire Fighters International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of the United States and Canada American Federation of Grain Millers Graphic Arts International Union Hotel and Restaurant Employees' and Bartenders' International Union International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Laborers' International Union of North America AFL-CIO Laundry and Dry Cleaning Interna­ tional Union International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union International Association of Machinists and Aero­ space Workers There are 44 anions representing eight miUioH f ftm^ the Maritime Trades Department. While many of the member unions do not have interests directly relating to maritime affairSy they find it to their distinct advantage to belohg to the MTD. They benefit from being part of a strong organization that is extremely success­ ful in obtaining passage of favorable legislation in Congress: an organization that has a; strong voice in the American labor movement. The 44 member unions of the MTD are: Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Work­ men of North America Office and Professional Employees International Union Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Traded of the United States and Canada United Paperworkers International Union Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Inter­ national Association of the United States and Canada United Association of Journeymen and Appren­ tices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers International Federation of Professional and Tech­ nical Engineers Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees Retail Clerks International Association Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America Seafarers International Union of North America She^t Metal Workers International Association American Federation of State, County and Mu­ nicipal Employees United Telegraph Workers United Textile Workers of America Upholsterers' International Union of North Amer­ ica American Guild of Variety Artists MTD 'Score Sheet' The Maritime Trades Department is cur­ rently compiling a "congressional score sheet" listing members of the House and Senate and how they voted on key pieces of maritime legislation. The score sheet is similar to the one that AFL-CIO COPE prepares on Congressmen on their overall labor voting record. Some of the bills to be listed on the MTD score sheet are the Oil Cargo Bill, USPHS Hos­ pitals, the Fannin Amendment to the Jones Act and the Alaska Pipeline issue. All other maritime legislation will he similarly listed in order to guide the political activities of the department's affiliates. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: 74 Million Members Strong: American Labor Supports SlU Programs W E HAVE SAID MANY TIMES that the Paul Hall s's' K ' ||:'•-TT' continued strength and the future of our Union and our industry lies in the unity of this membership. There is another kind of unity—the unity of the American Labor Movement—that is adding the strength of 14 million Amer­ ican workers in the Seafarers'fight for legislative programs which will provide our membership with continued growth and job security. We have recently concluded our quar­ terly meeting of the Maritime Trades Department where some 44 national and international unions—representing eight million workers — unanimously adopted our programs for an oil import quota bill; for a federal pension bill which will safeguard the rights of our members under our Pension Plan; for a continued vigorous fight against those who would destroy the Jones Act, and for the continuation of the effective House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Beyond this, all of the maritime reso­ lutions adopted at the Maritime Trades Department Convention last year were unanimously supported by the Executive Council of the 14 million member AFLCIO, Resolutions supporting the Sea­ farers' legislative programs have been adopted by State Labor Federations in nearly every state in the nation calling on their members to write to their Con­ gressmen to support our programs. This support of the American Labor Movement is essential to the achieve­ ment of our goals. It is true that nobody is going to help the sailor but the sailor himself—and as Seafarers, we have ini­ tiated the programs which have revital­ ized the American merchant marine and built the job security of this member­ ship, But the support of the labor move­ ment has been of immeasurable help in securing passage of those bills which have moved us to progress. We can point to the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the preservation of the United States Public Health Service hos­ pital system. Congressional resistance to repeated attacks on the Jones Act, and appropriations to implement this nation's shipbuilding program as evidence of our successes. The support we have and are now receiving is because we—as Seafarers— have understood the meaning of unity within the labor movement. Since our earliest days we have stood in the fore­ front of the struggles of our brothers in their fight to organize and win decent wages and working conditions. Many of our old-timers will remem­ ber the bitter "Battle of Wall Street" in 1949, And many of our members re­ member the long strike of the New York City Welfare Department workers and the long hours of picket duty in a bitter cold winter, and the heat in the fields of Delano in California for the United Farm Workers.This is a continuing process and at this verymoment we are involved in a number of organizing programs with our AFL-CIO affiliated organizations. But this is what the American Labor Movement is all about. Brother helping brother to organize and achieve a decent standard of living for all Americans, And this is why our involvement and our commitment to the Maritime Trades De­ partment and the AFL-CIO is so impor­ tant, It represents unity and strength— not only for Seafarers—but for all Amer­ ican workers and their families. Again, nobody is going to help the sailor but the sailor himself. We are going to have to continue to initiate the programs that will benefit our Union and the maritime industry. We are going to have to lead the fight to see to it that our legislative programs for ships and cargo and job security for our membership are successful. However, the united support of all affiliates in the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, the strong legislative support of the AFL-CIO and the grassroots support from local and state central councils all add strength and encouragement to our continuing fight in Congress for the pro­ grams that are so vital to our member­ ship. But basically the fight is ours. In Washington we must be constantly alert to attacks on our Union and our industry from the giant oil and grain lobbies, and the foreign-flag operators. And it is all of us as Seafarers who must participate in our legislative efforts through our support of SPAD to get more ships and more cargo. We have the strength; we have the understanding; we have the determina­ tion—and we have the unity to achieve our goals. .J �Digest of SlU CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), Janujary 20—Chairman J. F. McCollom; Secretary Hutchins; Deck Delegate P. IMcDaniel; Engine Delegate J. J. Tobin; I Steward Delegate A. Romero. EveryJthing running smoothly. No disputed loT. A vote of thanks to all delegates [for a job well done and for the coopera[tion of the entire crew. Observed one j minute of silence in memory of our dej parted brothers. Next port Baltimore, (Md. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaiLand), January 6—Chairman Peter A. Ucci; Secretary Duke Hall; Education­ al Director Emerson Walker; Steward Delegate Thomas Ventura. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the messmen for an excellent job in the crew mess and to the steward department for a fine Christmas dinner. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), January 13 I—Chairman Gionniotis; Secretary T. I Deloach; Educational Director Tselentis; Deck Delegate S. Rossoff; Engine Delegate C. Thompson; Steward Del­ egate J. Fanoli. $16 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port in New Jersey. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm. Corp.), January 6—Clliairman H. O. Leake; Secretary S. Hawkins; Educational Director Poulakis; Stew­ ard Delegate M. DeGollado. $6 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Next port Seven Isles. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Lines), January 21—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Jean Latapie; Secretary S. Wright; Educational Director J. D. Burchinal; Engine Delegate Edward J. Kosecki. $5.95 in ship's fund. $200 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), January 7—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Elbert Hogge; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director Robert E. LaGasse; Steward Delegate Juan Ruiz. Bosun had a discussion on contributions to SPAD and how everyone should go to Piney Point to upgrade themselves. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port San Juan. Ships' Meetings Iberville Ship's Committee The SlU-manned freightship Iberville, operated by Waterman, came into the port of New Orleans on Feb. 12 before embarking on a Far East voyage. The ship's committee noted they are looking forward to a smooth run. They are. from the left: William Simmons, deck delegate; Donald Chestnut, ship's chairman; Eddy A. Bowers, steward delegate, and Harvey M. Lee, secretaryreporter. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steamship), January 23—Chairman Donald Chest­ nut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educa­ tional Director Stephen Divane; Engine Delegate J. J. Logan, Jr.; Steward Dele­ gate Eddie Bowers. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. BETHTEX (Bethlehem Steel Corp.), January 20—Chairman W. T. Baker; Secretary T. A. Jackson; Educational Director James M. McDonald; Deck Delegate G. A. Paschall; Engine Dele­ gate Edmund Lee Bumette. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. DELTA MAR (Delta Lines), Janu­ ary 13—Chairman J. Collins; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director E. Synan; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $5.20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the fine food. Next port Rio de Janeiro. ALEX STEPHENS (Waterman Steamship), January 6—Chairman A. Antoniou; Secretary H. Donnelly; Edu­ cational Director A. Cox. $35.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a general discussion on LASH ships. Next port Aquaba, Jordan. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hudson Waterways), January 31—Chairman Enos E. Allen; Secretary O. Payne; Deck Delegate Richard C. Mason. $43.38 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PANAMA (Sea-Land), January 27 —Chairman C. A. Perreira; Secretary V. Gerner; Deck Delegate V. C. Dowd; Engine Delegate G. Byoff; Steward Del­ egate C. A. Carter. No disputed OT.. Everything running smoothly. Next port Long Beach. PECOS (Hudson Waterways), Janu­ ary 13—Chairman Billie Price; Secre­ tary J. B. Harris; Educational Director James Chianese. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. GALVESTON (Sea-Land), January 6—Chairman Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Ed­ ucational Director Maurice D. Stover; Deck Delegate Walter H. Rogers; En­ gine Delegate John A. Sullivan. $26.65 in ship's fiind. No disputed OT. Every­ thing Tunning smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Seatram Georgia Committee COLUMBIA (Ogden Marine), Janu­ ary 12—Chairman L. Gribbon; Secre­ tary C. Lanier; Deck Delegate C. Bairstow; Engine Delegate E. Williams; Steward Delegate R. Adams. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. A special vote of thanks by the crew to the steward department for the good menus and quality of food still being served after so long a time. Next port New York. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land), January 27 —Chairman J. Cisiecki; Secretary D. F. Kaziukewicz; Deck Delegate Charles Frank; Engine Delegate Brooke Butler; Steward Delegate Francis Smith. Some disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the deck de­ partment for keeping up the messroom and pantry during off hours. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. March 1974 OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.), January 20—Chairman John Leskun; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director Franklin Mil­ ler; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; En­ gine Delegate Joseph Colly; Steward Delegate Herbert Hollings. $8.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Have a dangerous cargo aboard so all crewmembers were advised to be careful where they are smoking. Next port Sardina, Italy, TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), January 20 — Chairman F. Johnson; Secretary F. DiCarlo; Educational Di­ rector L. Stanton. Had a long discussion on safety and observing safety rules. $15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next ports Rota, Spain and Augusta, Sicily. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand), January 20—Chairman Peter A. Ucci; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Emerson Walker; Steward Del­ egate S. W. Wier. $65 in ship's fund. Had a discussion on safety aboard ship. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. I i •a t• I OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), January 13—Chairman Re­ certified Bosun R. F. Mackert; Secretary J. Gross; Educational Director D. Murphy; Deck Delegate John R. Murphy, Steward Delegate H. Gardner. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Capetown. <; TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), January 20—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary C. L. White; Engine Delegate David Able; Steward Delegate Fernando Zavola. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to all and to the steward department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSHAWAH (Seatrain), Janu­ ary 6—Chairman Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary H. McCurdy; Engine Delegate William Cachola; Steward Delegate Darie Rio. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent holiday dinners. Next port Baltimore, HOUSTON (Sea-Land), January 13 -Chairman Juan C. Vega; Secretary T. Williams; Deck Delegate Anderson Johnes; Engine Delegate R. Scotti. $4 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everything running smoothly. Next port San Juan. ! '-.it Official ships' minutes were also received from the following vessels: MAYAQUEZ LA SALLE MARYMAR BROOKLYN MOUNT VERNON VICTORY The Ship's committee aboard the Seatrain Georgia gather for a photo in the ship's lounge at her most recent payoff in the port of San Francisco. They are, from left: T. Richbrds, ship's chairman; H. Wooten, steward delegate; P. Dolan, deck delegate; H. Sormunen, engine delegate, and P. Franco, secretary-reporter. The Seatrain Georgia will be laid up for a short while. I WALTER RICE I NEW YORKER •'V'4.- JACKSONVILLE J Page 15 A �wm New SIU Pensioners Joseph V. Bissonnet, 64, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as a bosun and an AB for the Marven Steamship Corp. Brother Bissonnet sailed 35 years on Ameri­ can-flag ships. Bom in Dallas, Tex., he is now a resident of Porterville, Calif. Markos E. Potiriadis, 66, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing in the steward de­ partment for the Waterman Steam­ ship Co., Victory Carriers, Calmar Lines, Cities Service and Sea-Land Service Corp. Brother Potiriadis is a Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Egypt, he now resides in New York City. Fedele Di Giovanni, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing in the steward de­ partment for the Maritime Overseas Corp., the Mississippi Steamship: Corp., and the Penn Navigation Co. Brother Di Giovanni attended the seventh SIU Educational Confer­ ence at Piney Point, Md. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in New Orleans, he is now a resident of Metairie, La. with his wife, Philippa. Allen L. Miller, 65, joined the Union in the port of Galveston in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment last for Cities Service. Brother Miller sailed for 28 years. A native of Columbus, Tex., he presently resides in Westlake, La. with his wife, Irene. Otto R. Hoepner, 65, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Hoepner attended an SIU Educational Conference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. He is a 1934-1943 veteran of the Navy. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he now resides in New York City. Edward J. Jasinski, 67, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1942 in the port of Chicago sailing in the engine department as an oiler on tugs for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., and the Clark Oil and Refining Co. Brother Jasinski presently lives in Chicago with his wife, Esther. •mi Ronald L. Karns, 48, joined tlfe SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Karns was bora in Emlenton, Pa., and is now a resi­ dent of Metairie, La. with his son, Gary. John A. MacDonald, 67, joined the SlU-afiiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an oiler in the engine department for the Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. from 1942 to 1946. Bora in Nova Scotia, Brother MacDonald resides in Detroit with his wife, Christina. Joseph J. Melita, 65, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Balti­ more sailing in the deck department. Brother Melita was bora in Balti­ more where he now lives with his wife, Louise. Salvador J. Malhabour, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1958 sailing in the steward de­ partment for the Waterman Steam­ ship Co., and Calmar Lines. Brother Malhabour is a native of the Philip­ pine Islands and presently resides in San Francisco. Alfred L. Yarhorough, 59, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Yarborough was a delegate from Seattle to an SIU Educational Conference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Seattle, he presently resides there. Juan Nieves, 64, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department for Maritime Overseas Corp. and SeaLand Service Corp. Brother Nieves walked the picket line in the New York Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Puerto Rico, he now lives in La Riviera, Rio Piedras, P.R., with his wife, Gregoria. Daniel I. Butts, 65, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Butts sailed for 45 years. He was the SIU's Puerto Rico port agent for five years, an HLSS instructor, and had attended the Maritime Advancement Pro­ gram. A native of Staten Island, N.Y., he now resides in Colma, Calif, with his wife, Maria. Charles W. Hall, 51, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment for U.S. Steel. Brother Hall is a 1940-42 veteran of the Navy. Bom in Chattanooga, Tenn., he now resides in Baltimore. Q. P. Bailey, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 and last sailed in the engine depart­ ment for the Mississippi Shipping Co. Brother Bailey was born in Alabama where he now lives in Samson with his wife, Willie Belle. Delta Brazil Committee Andrew Aspseter, 65, joined the SIU in the Great Lakes port of Detroit in 1959 sailing in the deck department as an AB. Brother Asp­ seter sailed for a total of 45 years. A native of Hubble, Mich., he is now a resident of Exeland, Wise, with his wife, Helen. Dioscoro B. Militar, 73, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department last for Victory Carriers. Brother Militar sailed for 45 years. Born in the Philippines, he now resides in San Francisco. Fred Gentry, 67, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing in the engine department. Brother Gentry sailed for 51 years. He is a native of San Francisco where he now resides. James A. Hellems, 65, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a tug deck­ hand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1957 to 1973. Brother Hellems currently resides in Rochester, N.Y. tfkffll Deep Sea' IBU — ...5:00p.m New York ...... Apri Philadelphia ...April Baltimore ..«v ,. April The Delta Brazil recently crewed up in the port of New Orleans for a voyage to Africa. Recertified Bosun Ewing Rihn-, center, who was one of the original committee members that set up the Recertification Program, will serve as ship's chairman. Electrician Abner Abrams, left, will serve as educational director and Chief Steward Robert Marion as secretary-reporter. Page 16 Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco ,. Columbus Chicago ....... Port Arthur ... Buffalo St. Louis , Cleveland 115... — Seafarers Log �'M New A Book Members 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program First Group to Graduate Under Expanded Program Henry Manning Seafarer Henry Manning obtained a Cook and Baker's rating from the Harry Lundeberg School in December, 1973. The 26-year old native of Texas ships out of the port of Houston. He's been in the €I U for eight years. I have learned several things that 1 needed to know about the Union. 1 have come to learn about the Union and how members feel about the Union. I believe that the Union is looking out for the best interests of the 'members, and I have learned in my "A" class the Union benefits and what it takes to be qualified for the benefits. I encourage each member to express his own views to the Union. Five more Seafarers achieved full books through the SIU "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and took the oath of obligation at the general membership meeting in New York this month. This group includes men who were able to upgrade under the new expanded program. The program, which was previously lim­ ited to graduates of the Lundeberg School's entry-rating program, now includes Seafarers who successfully complete an advanced course of training at the school. This month's class brings to 77 the number of members who have attained full book status since the upgrading program began last ywr. The five Seafarers are: Richard Makarewicz, Henry Man­ ning, Charles Kirksey, Thomas Kegney and Patrick Graham. The Seniority Upgrading Program was established in order to mahitahi tibe SIU's tradition of providing well-trained and highly qualified Seafarers for all its contracted ships. Its main objective is to prepare our members for the innovations hi the new ships being built, and to give all Seafarers a better understanding of the problems we face and how to deal with them in the future. On this page the five new "A" Seniority full book members tell in their own words what the program has meant to them. about Piney Point, I would recommend it liighly to him and encourage him in every way to attend. I have had the opportunity of getting a deeper insight into the workings of our Union and a better overall under­ standing of the role that our members and I play in the shipping organization. and the teaching staff that is at our dis­ posal at Piney Point. I learned quite a lot about our Union in the two weeks that I spent at Piney Point. We even took a trip to Washington to the Trans­ portation Institute; these people are there fighting for us. We must support SPAD. I honestly feel that if it wasn't for the fine leader­ ship in our Union, and SPAD dona­ tions, we would not be where we are today. The educational facilities at Piney Point are proof of just how far our Union has come. It is a place where all of our members, both young and old, can come to upgrade to better jobs, and to qualify for the new ships that are coming out. I know that my Union is working with me and for me. In Washington I saw the powerful political arm of our Union, and I learned the importance of our partici­ pating through our support of SPAD. In my two weeks of "A" Seniority Up­ grading in New York, I learned more about the Union than I thought I ever would learn. 1. Patrick Graham Seafarer Patrick Graham graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in Aug. 1972. Born in Louisiana, the 21year old Seafarer ships out of the port of Houston. f; During the process of my seniority upgrading course I have seen with my own eyes how our Union actually oper­ ates. This is an asset to any member, for then he can fully understand his in­ dustry and what his Union is doing to protect his job security. Richard Makarewicz Seafarer Richard Makarewicz, who sails"out of the port of Baltimore, re­ ceived a QMED rating from the Harry Lundeberg School this past January. A native of Pennsylvania, he has been an SIU member for 11 years. Before entering the upgrading pro­ gram you could say that I was com­ pletely ignorant of the opportunities that are open to the members of our Union. During my stay at the school I had lots of time to sit back and observe, and I have come to find that it is the best vocational training school in the nation. If asked by another member year old Seafarer joined the SI U at the urging of his father, Clarence Burrows, who is a Chief Cook and has been an SIU member for 20 years. Seafarer Kirksey ships as oiler out of the port of Mobile. Charles Kirksey Today we use lawyers and lobbyists, not sticks and fists to achieve new jobs. Our industry has matured to a point where we can get more accomplished in Washington, D.C. than we can on the docks. Seafarer Charles Kirksey graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. A native of Alabama, the 23- With a well-educated membership, as well as our strong leadership, we have nowhere to go except ahead. Thomas Kegney Seafarer Thomas Kegney graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1966, and he upgraded to electrician at the School in 1971. Born in Brook­ lyn, the 25-year old Seafarer sails out of the port of New York. I was very impressed by the facilities V. •" '• iii Ei Oil Import Hearings have resumed on H.R. 8193, a bill to reserve a portion of oil import cargo for American-flag ships. There are already 226 sponsors of the House bill, and a companion bill in the Senate has been referred to the Commerce Committee. An SIU representative will testify in favor of H.R. 8193 this month. Committee Realignment By B. Rocker Social Security Increase As a result of a bill passed by Congress and signed by the President on Dec. 31, Social Security benefits will increase seven percent in March and another four percent in June. The increase replaces a 5.9 percent cost of living increase scheduled for July 1974. Benefits were raised by 15 percent in 1969, 10 percent in 1971, and 20 per­ cent in 1972 in an effort to step up benefits to match rising living costs. March 1974 The Select Committee on Committees has recommended abolishment of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and scattering of its work among other committees. SIU is strongly opposed to such a change. The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has taken a leading role in the development of a strong U.S. merchant marine, has been concerned with the development of a balanced approach to the environment, and has pushed for development of a policy for the exploration of the oceans. Pension Plan Regulation ii .1 •A. The House of Representatives passed by a vote of 375 to 4 a bill to regulate the thousands of pension plans which cover more than 30 million workers in the United States. H.R. 2 combined provisions of bills from both the Ways and Means Com­ mittee and the Committee on Labor and Education. Page 17 .f ij i- �Portmar Ship's Committee The SlU-manned freightship Portmar, operated by Calmar Steamship Co., paid off in the port of Baltimore on Feb. 28 after another good intercoastal run. The Portmar's ship's committee took time out for a photo with several fellow crewmembers before taking part in the Union meeting. They are, seated from the left: George Kontos, educational director: Irwin Moen, ship's chair­ man, and George Manning, steward delegate. Standing from the left are: B. Maldonado, deck delegate; W. Addison, engine delegate, and J. Marshall, secretary-reporter, along with crewmembers M. Hill and L. Proffitt. Monticello Victory Commiffee The Monticello Victory, operated by Monticello Tankers, paid off on Feb. 27 at Stapleton Anchorage off Staten Island, N.Y. The ship's commitee agreed it was another good intercoastal voyage, with all departments working well together. They are, from the left: Ervin Bradley, secretary-reporter; Richard Koch, educational director; Joe Bennett, deck delegate; Bill Scott, ship's chairman, and Joe Roberte, steward delegate. Transchamplain Committee NewYorker Ship's Commiffee The SlU-manned T-2 tanker Transchamplain, operated by Hudson Water­ ways, paid off in the port of San Francisco late last month. The Ship's committee members are, seated from left: R. Tollman, deck delegate; H. Rapp, engine delegate; H. Houston, secretary-reporter, and M. Guidera, steward delegate. Standing on left is Bosun L. Suckocki, ship's chairman, along with two other members of the Transchamplain deck crew. Usual run for the Transchamplain is Hawaii. The SlU-manned containership New Yorker, operated by Sea-Land, paid off in the port of Norfolk, Va. on Feb. 26. The ship's committee noted it was a good voyage and they are "looking forward to the next." They are, standing from the left: Bobby High, engine delegate, and Julian Wilson, ship's chairman. Seated from the left are: R. H. Avery, Norfolk patrolman, Joe Woolford, deck delegate, and Jerry Wood, steward delegate. The New Yorker is on a coastwise run. Ogcfen Wabash Commiffee Delta Mar Ship's Committee 4JMIW. I The LASH carrier Delta Mar paid off in the port of New Orieans on Feb. 13 after another run to South America. The ship's committee members are, from the left: Irvin Glass, deck delegate; Al DeArgo, engine delegate; Don Collins, secretary-reporter, and Peter V. Hammel, steward deiegate. The Delta Mar was the first of three revolutionary LASH vessels built for Delta Steamship at the Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans. She can carry 74 barges along with 288 containers at one time. Page 18 Recertified Bosun Homer Workman, seated second from left, who recently completed the SlU's two-month Bosun's Recertification Program, is now sailing aboard the Ogden Wabash. Photo was taken at a recent payoff in the port of New Orleans. Other committee members are, standing from the left: John Wallack, engine deiegate; Sam A. Solomon, secretary-reporter, and Bob Munroc, deck delegate. Seated from the left are: Joseph Huszar, educational director; ship's chairman Workman, and Benny Cuncia, steward delegate. New Orleans Patrolman Jimmy Martin is seated right. Usual run for the Ogden Wabash is Russia. Seafarers Log �Annual Reports of Seafarers Plans Annual Report of Seafarers Welfare Fund Appears on Pages 19 and 20 Annual Report of the United Industrial Workers of North America Welfare Fund Appears on Page 21 Annual Report of the Seafarers Pension Fund Appears on Page 2 2 •h y{ Annual Report of the United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan Appears on Page 23 •' t I- •; • I Annual Report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan Appears on Page 24 I 'i ! •?. I I I II ANNUAL REPORT For the four months ended March 31,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (.3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (Address of Fund) to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) Ail data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. mmc Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (b) Employee -. (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies $2,610,802.65 $2,610,802.65 •^1 a: Page 19 J • -T ' ' . s. I ' 'i ip.- u I �3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments • •. • , 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments , 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Adjustment to Reserve for Wage Insurance Claims Receivable (b) Receipts from other entities, food sales, interest on delinquencies, misc (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 18,966.43 467.76 19,434.19 43,999.83 138,365.06 182,364.89 $2,812,601.73 LIABILITIES Insiu'ance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable $3,116,578.20 Accrued Expenses 96,701.24 Other Liabilities (Specify) Estimated Liabilities Re Claims and future Benefits, Unapplied Contributions, Misc 1,227,124.20 14. Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) 1,018,891.53 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves $5,459,295.17 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sep­ arately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating state­ ment of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) . 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .. 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office ex­ penses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Provision for receivables deemed doubtful of collection (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) 4<ooiioa (a) Secured • 43y,yi i.y4 (b) Unsecured * 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income i#: IQO (b) Prepaid Expenses • ••; 10,198.65 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed Assets—Net; Loan Program—Net; Misc 573,058.27 8. Total Assets $5,459,295.17 $1,290,686.94 560,133.41 92,984.08 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. 157,203.02 4,911.51 7,700.20 13,126.13 36,715.40 3,091.18 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 220,584.06 443,331.50 43,462.91 STATE OF. ss. 24,944.34 24,944.34 $2,455,543.18 COUNTY OF. and Trustees of the Fund and affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $ 661,832.98 $2,812,601.73 2,455,543.18 357,058.55 $1,018,891.53 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETSi Others (Indicate titles): End of Reporting Year •*V Item 1. Cash $ 462,462.67 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 1,602,217.27 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) Due from other entities; Wage Insurance Claims—Net 105,133.26 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations 39,144.49 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3)'Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) .". (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % See attachment 2,201,168.62 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages Page 20 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ATTACHMENT TO NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT FOUR MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,1973 Page 7—Item 3e—Subsidiary Organizations Name Welfare Mobile Building Corp. Welfare Philadelphia Building Corp Welfare New Orleans Building Corp Welfare Baltimore Building Corp Welfare New York Restaurant Corp Welfare Baltimore Restaurant Corp Welfare New York Building Corp Percentage of Amount of Ownership Investment 100% $ 83,257.72 100% 143,675.40 100% 578,803.91 100% 436,158.31 100% 47,836.84 100% 27,828.60 100% 883,607.84 $2,201,168.62 ' Seafarers Log �, L— ANNUAL REPORT For the fecal year ended April 30,1973 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) $1,819,008.17 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 1,797,363.12 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $ 521,279.24 21,645.05 $ 542,924.29 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES to the ASSETS SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE End of Reporting Year of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York New York 10038. CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (a) Employer (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Reimbursed Expenses (b) Interest on Delinquencies (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $1,786,524.73 $1,786,524.73 26,814.24 26,814.24 4,274.27 1,394.93 March 1974 i. LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses 28,315.71 Other Liabilities (Specify) Estimated Liabilities Re Claims and Future Benefits, Unapplied Contributions, Misc 349,766.47 14. Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) 542,924.29 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 921,006.47 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. ' <y-i ] 5,669.20 $1,819,008.17 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sep­ arately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .. 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office ex­ penses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Provision for Contributions deemed Doubt­ ful of Collection (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions Item 1. Cash $ 151,534.49 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 262,941.71 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) Due from Other Funds; Travel Advance .... 21,236.64 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations 425,000.00 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations 55,000.64 (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income 4,067.73 (b) Prepaid Expenses 271.82 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed Assets—Net 953!44 8. Total Assets $ 921.006.47 V . STATE OF ) , .1 •( SS. $1,336,552.26 COUNTY OF. and 95,233.53 $ 122,906.47 14,674.80 7,768.85 22,171.10 29,742.26 884.94 406.78 Trustees of the Fund and. affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. •' 1 Emplojfer\rustj J •' i t 'f ( • r- W 130,883.50 'fil ' i'' i 329,438.70 .. 4, Employee trus 1 , 36,138.63 i . if Others (Indicate titles): 36,138.63 $1,797,363.12 Page 21 I �ANNUAL REPORT For the four months ended March 31) 1973 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contributions from employers Contributions from employee-members Interest, dividends and real estate net income Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance carriers in connection with member benefits Other income: 7 8 9 10. Total $ 5,116,997.59 It441,801.69 9,057.21 $ 6,567,856.49 (Address of Fund) to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Aimual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and alTairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual Statemen, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. DEDUCT; 11. Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance carriers for member benefits 12. Beijefits directly provided to members 13. General expenses 14. Loss on disposal of investments •• 15. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other: 16 17 18 19. Total (Lines 11-18 incl.) 20. Increase or decrease (Line 10 less Line 19) 21. Net change from previous year in amounts set aside for payment of benefits 22. Net increase or decrease (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 1,929,301.00 325,302.30 $ 2,254,603.30 $ 4,313,253.19 $ 4,313,253.19 BALANCE OF FUND 23. Balance of Fund at beginning of year 24. Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above Other charges or credits (Itemize): 25 26 27 28. Balance of Fund at end of year (Line 19, Page 2) $81,145,529.39 4,313,253.19 $85,458,782.58 ASSETSi 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 766,580.89 38,079.29 b. Not on interest $ 804,660.18 c. In office 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 120,372.00 b. Other obligations 50,488,491.70 50,608,863.70 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 2,524,971.60 b. Common 26,297,484.21 28,822,455.81 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 189,997.49 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 1,047,855.93 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage Investment Trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable 3,139,644.93 9. 10. Total Assets $85,613,210.47 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF_ and Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer LIABILITIES 1• ; I. V'. l1 •; 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued $ 42,870.93 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans !.. 111,556.96 16 17 18. Total Liabilities 19. Balance of Fund 85,458,782.58 20. Total $85,613,210.47 Others (Indicate titles): t'i ft 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of Feb. 1974. \ - Page 22 IJ: Seafarers Log �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30,1973 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contributions from employers $ 849,610.62 Contributions from employee-members Interest, dividends and real estate net income 42,514.94 Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance carriers in connection with member benefits Other income: 7. Interest from delinquent contributors 105.53 8. Collection expense recovered 234.90 9 10. Total $ 892,465,99 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) DEDUCT; to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Aimual Report is required to be hied, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fimd. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. ASSETS! 1. Cash: a. On interest b. Not on interest $ 73,349.08 c. In office $ 73,349.08 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations b. Other obligations $604,723.70 604,723.70 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 12,172.30 b. Common 630,658.90 642,831.20 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 10,062.36 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Prepaid Expenses 253.39 8. Contributions receivable (Less reserve for doubtful accounts of $38,503.67) 110,656.84 9 0. Total Assets 7 $1,441,876.57 11. Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance carriers for member benefits 12. Benefits directly provided to members 13. General expenses 14. Loss on disposal of investments 15. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other: 16. Provision for doubtful accounts 17 18 19. Total (Lines 11-18 inch) 20. Increase or decrease (Line 10 less Line 19) 21. Net change from previous year in amounts set aside for payment of benefits 22. Net increase or decrease (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 24.961.02 106,814.74 836.84 28,268.65 $ 160,881.25 $ 731,584.74 ^ 731,584.74 BALANCE OF FUND 23. Balance of Fund at beginning of year $ 572,653.48 24. Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above 731,584.74 Other charges or credit (Itemize): 25. Adjustment re: change in accounting method from cash to accrual basis 94,137.18 26 : 27 28. Balance of Fund at end of year (Line 19, Page 2) $1,398,375.40 ANNUAL REPORT OF 1HE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN r if n STATE OF. •'"i SS. ! -f;i COUNTY OF. and !41 Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. \ I • I 1 ! '•'J • • T^IAu^ •'.I Employer tr LIABILITIES 1. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers $ 107.00 2. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 31,963.84 Other liabilities (List each separately): " 15. Unapplied contributions 3,873.27 16. Due to other Plans 7,557.06 17 18. Total Liabilities 43,501.17 19. Balance of Fund 1,398,375.40 20. Total .... $1,441,876.57 ^ pie assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not 30 required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. March 1S74 '1^1! '•4 . r I ! •i • f Employee Others (Indicate titles): Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of Feb. 1974. Page 23 I- �m rrsv" V.-411S ANNUAL REPORT For the four months ended March 31,1973 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 5 i 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contributions from employers Contributions from employee-members Interest, dividends and real estate net income Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments ......... Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance carriers in connection with member benefits Other income: 7 8 9 10. Total $ 5,116,997.59 1,441,801.69 9,057.21 $ 6,567,856.49 (Address of Fund) to the DEDUCT; SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS I . of the i STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fimd Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual Statemen, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. 11. Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance carriers for member benefits 12. Benefits directly provided to members $ 1,929,301.00 13. General expenses 325,302.30 14. Loss on disposal of investments •• 15. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other: 16 17 18 19. Total (Lines 11-18 incl.) $ 2,254,603.30 20. Increase or decrease (Line 10 less Line 19) $ 4,313,253.19 21. Net change from previous year in amounts set aside for payment of benefits 22. Net increase or decrease (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 4,313,253.19 BALANCE OF FUND 23. Balance of Fund at beginning of year 24. Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above Other charges or credits (Itemize) : 25 26 27 28. Balance of Fund at end of year (Line 19, Page 2) $81,145,529.39 4,313,253.19 $85,458,782.58 ASSETS! 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 766,580.89 b. Not on interest 38,079.29 $ 804,660.18 c. In office 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 120,372.00 b. Other obligations 50,488,491.70 50,608,863.70 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 2,524,971.60 b. Common 26,297,484.21 28,822,455.81 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 189,997.49 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 1,047,855.93 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage Investment Trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable 3,139,644.93 9 10. Total Assets $85,613,210.47 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF_ and Trustees of the Fund and • being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer LIABILITIES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of tenefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued $ 42,870.93 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans 111,556.96 16 17 18. Total Liabilities 19. Balance of Fund 85,458,782.58 20. Total $85,613,210.47 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 22 Others (Indicate titles): Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of Feb. 1974. Seafarers Log �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30,1973 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contributions from employers $ 849,610.62 Contributions from employee-members Interest, dividends and real estate net income 42,514.94 Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance carriers in connection with member benefits Other income: 7. Interest from delinquent contributors 105.53 8. Collection expense recovered 234.90 9 10. Total $ 892,465.99 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New Yorik 11215 (Address of Fund) DEDUCT; to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Reporris to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fimd. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fimd Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest b. Not on interest $ 73,349.08 c. In office $ 73,349.08 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations b. Other obligations $604,723.70 604,723.70 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 12,172.30 b. Common 630,658.90 642,831.20 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 10,062.36 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Prepaid Expenses 253.39 8. Contributions receivable (Less reserve for doubtful accounts of $38,503.67) 110,656.84 9 10. Total Assets 7 $1,441,876.57 11. Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance carriers for member benefits 12. Benefits directly provided to members 13. General expenses 14. Loss on disposal of investments 15. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other: 16. Provision for doubtful accounts 17 18 19. Total (Lines 11-18 incl.) 20. Increase or decrease (Line 10 less Line 19) 21. Net change from previous year in amounts set aside for payment of benefits 22. Net increase or decrease (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 24,961.02 106,814.74 836.84 28,268.65 $ 160,881.25 $ 731,584.74 $ 731,584.74 i i BALANCE OF FUND 23. Balance of Fund at beginning of year $ 572,653.48 24. Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above 731,584.74 Other charges or credit (Itemize): 25. Adjustment re: change in accounting method from cash to accrual basis 94,137.18 26 : 27 28. Balance of Fund at end of year (Line 19, Page 2) $1,398,375.40 tfe' , 15 i.i ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (• i" STATE OF. '•! - SS. 4- ii 1 COUNTY OF. and ' •( r'l • Ir' i' : i, ^ Others (Indicate titles): Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of Feb. 1974. % March 1974 n. Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. LIABILITIES ^ The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. i ! -i Employer t 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers .... $ 107.00 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 31,963.84 Other liabilities (List each separately): " 15. Unapplied contributions 3,873.27 16. Due to other Plans 7,557.06 17 18. Total Liabilities 43,501.17 19. Balance of Fund 1,398,375.40 20. Total $1,441,876.57 V ir Page 23 •y k r �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended March 31,1973 GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 190,035.22 b. Employee 63,547.44 c. Other (Specify) d. Total Contributions $ 253,582.66 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies ........................................a 3. Receipts From Investments: a. Interest $ 74,593.94 b. Dividends 35,405.11 c. Rents d. Other (Specify) e. Total Receipts From Investments 109,999.05 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest b. Sales to others $ 924,106.83 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 924,106.83 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) b. Other (Specify) From other Plans $ 6,404.67 c. Total Other Receipts 6,404.67 6. Total Receipts $1,294,093.21 CASH DISBURSEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Fart IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Bunking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. ASSETS! 1. Cash: a. On interest b. Not on interest $ 24,176.71 c. In office $ 24,176.71 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 221,958.85 b. Other obligations 1,072,314.70 1,294,273.55 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 161,983.12 b. Common 845,678.57 1,007,661.69 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 22,009.24 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Contributions receivable 25,954.83 8. Advances for administrative expenses 277.99 9 10. Total Assets $2,374,354.01 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 8. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund $ 69,381.25 9. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach late.st operating statement of the Organization showing detail of ad­ ministrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 10. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc­ tors, etc.) 11. Administrative Expenses: a. Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 17,626.58 b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) 3,498.46 c. Taxes 1,101.96 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 10,515.23 e. Rent 5,046.29 f. Insurance premiums 703.28 g. Fidelity bond premiums 79.00 h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) Tabulating, stationery, misc 18,302.10 i. Total Administrative Expenses 56,872.90 12. Purchase of Assets: a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest (2) Purchased from others $1,161,345.37 b. Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties in-interest (2) Purchased from others c. Total Purchase of Assets 1,161,345.37 13. Loans (Money loaned) 14. Other Disbursements: (Specify) a. Contribution to Pension Plan; payments for other Plans, fees and interest purchased .. $ 6,892.31 c. Total Other Disbursements 6,892.31 15. Total Disbursements $1,294,491.83 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION PLAN STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF_ and Trusteesof the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. LIABILITIES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 1,691.57 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 10,631.26 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15 16 17 18. Total Liabilities 19. Balance of Fund 2,362,031.18 20. Total $2,374,354.01 Employer trusjpe: Employee trustee Others (Indicate titles): 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 24 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of Jan. 1974. Seafarers Log �^• SIU pensioner Raymond J. Moran, 52, died of cancer Oct. 4. Brother Moran joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1961 sailing in the deck department for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1951 to 1972. He was an Army veteran of World War 11. Bom in England, he was a resident of North Olmsted, Ohio, when he died. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving are his widow, Bette; two sons, John and Michael, and five daughters, Eileen, Patricia, Jeanine, Danette and Rae Anne. Lamar Palmer, 50, drowned in the Mississippi River near New Or­ leans Oct. 24. Brother Palmer joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department. He had sailed 31 years. Bom in Yazoo County, Miss., he was a resident of Jackson, Miss, when he died. Burial was in Cedarlawn Cemetery, Jack­ son. Surviving are two brothers, Cal­ vin E. and Earl, both of Jackson. Charles D. Peterson, 21, died in Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Fla., Dec. 19. Brother Peterson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the steward department. He was an HLSS grad­ uate. A native of Foley, Ala., he was a resident of Pensacola when he died. Interment was in Myrtle Grove Cem­ etery, Pensacola. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Dixie A. Purvis of Pen­ sacola and his father, Fred Peterson. George E. Osika, 60, died Feb. 27 in St. Catherine's Hospital, East Chi­ cago, Ind. Brother Osika joined the SIU in the port of Buffalo in 1957 sailing in the deck department. He was a World War 11 Army veteran. Bom in McKeesport, Pa., he was a resident of Williamsfield, Ohio when he passed away. Surviving are his mother, Ann of McKeesport, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Dacrr. SIU pensioner Frank C. Messner, 72, succumbed to a cerebral hemor­ rhage in Seaway Hospital, Trenton, Mich., Nov. 18. Brother Messner joined the Union in the port of De­ troit in 1961 sailing as a tugman for the Dredge Towing Co. from 1925 to 1940 and the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1940 to 1963. Bom in Calumet, Mich., he was a resident of Trenton when he died. Burial was in Michigan Memorial Cemetery, Hud­ son Twsp., Mich. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; two sons, Michael and Walter, and a daughter, Dorothy. SIU pensioner Eduardo T. de la Pena, 82, died of pneumonia Jan. 13 in University Hospital, Baltimore. Brother de la Pena joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing in the engine department as a machinist. Born in Spain, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. He attended an SIU Crews' Conference in 1970 at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. Interment was in Lake View Cemetery, Carroll County, Md. Surviving are his widow, Martha and his daughter, Yvonne, both of Baltimore. March 1974 William E. Pinkham, 60, died in Orange Memorial Hospital in Or­ lando, Fla. from injuries sustained in an auto crash Nov. 5. Brother Pinkham joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing in the deck department as an AB. Born in Pinetown, N. C., he was a resident of Orlando when he passed away. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, N. C. Surviving is his widow. Ruby. Grover A. Peterson, 48, died Jan. 6. Brother Peterson joined the Union in the port of New York in 1958 sailing in the deck department as an AB. He had sailed for 33 years. A native of Forrestville, Mont., he was a resident of Wilmington, Calif, at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy of Panorama City, Calif.; his mother, Ethel; two sons, Robert and Bradley, and two daughters, Geraldine and Sherry. William Condon, Jr., 63, passed away Jan. 15. Brother Condon joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He attended an HLSS Edu­ cational Conference in Piney Point, Md. and took engineering training at the school in 1967. He was an Army infantry veteran of World War 11. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resi­ dent there at the time of his death. Surviving is a cousin, John Condon of Rossmont, Pa. Leslie A. Bennett, 18, was lost on the high seas Dec. 27 off the Norfolk (Cities Service) near the Panama Ca­ nal Zone. Brother Bennett joined the Union in 1972 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Born in Waycross, Ga., he was a resident of Bainbridge, Ga. when he died. He was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, Piney Point, Md. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bennett, Sr. of Bainbridge and his grandmother, Mrs. W. C. Pitman of Waycross. Michael Gottschalk, 79, passed away Dec. 23. Brother Gottschalk joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York. He had sailed in the steward department for 56 years. He was a veteran of the July 1942 Mur­ mansk run to Russia on the SS Robin Goodfellow. He was also a veteran of World War 1 and the Korean con­ flict. Seafarer Gottschalk was on the picket lines in the N. Y. Harbor and Isthmian Line strikes. He was a grad­ uate of the Maritime Advancement Program and the 1964 Stewards Recertification Program. Born in Hoboken, N. J., he was a resident of Kaernten, Austria at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, An­ na; a son, Roy and a daughter, Linda. Robert E. Kemper, 45, passed away in New Orleans, La. Nov. 7. Born in Oregon, he was a resident of Seattle at the time of his death. Brother Kemper joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1969 last sail­ ing in the engine department on the Mobile. Seafarer Kemper was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force in 1947 and 1950. Burial was in Visitation Cemetery, Verboort, Ore. Surviving are a son, Richard; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kemper and a brother, Clarence, all of Forest Grove, Ore. SIU pensioner Robert V. Ken­ nedy, 59, died of heart failure Dec. 7 in the Bethesda Clinical Center, Bethesda, Md. Brother Kennedy joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He was a veteran of World War 11. Bom in Boston, he was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Betty Mae. Robert B. Byrne, 57, succumbed to cancer Nov. 30 in the USPHS hos­ pital in New Orleans. Brother Byrne joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Canada, he was a resident of Galveston, Tex. at the time of his death. He walked the picket line in the 1961 N. Y. Harbor strike. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Orleans. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Irene Patterson of New Orleans. SIU pensioner Antonio Fernandez, 86, died of pulmonary complications Jan. 20. Brother Fernandez joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a chief cook. He had sailed for 36 years. A native of Portuguese Goa, India, he was a resident of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico at th^ time of his death. Surviving is his widow. Carmen. Robert T. McManus, 38, drowned Feb. 24 after falling overboard off theSS Transoregon (Hudson Water­ ways). His body was subsequently re­ covered. Brother McManus joined the Union in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Born in Jersey City, N. J., he was a resident of Oxford, N. J. when he died. He was a 1953-6 Army vet­ eran. Surviving are his widow, Lois; two daughters, Nancy and Tara; a brother, Joseph, of Bayville, N. J.; a sister, Mrs. Rosemary Poerksen, of Washington, N- J-. and a sister-inlaw, Mrs. Betty Widenor, of Oxford. i , 1 U si ; :-r. - ij ! 'S • i 'a Porter J. Causey, Jr., 60, died Oct. 1. Brother Causey joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Norfolk last sailing in the deck department as an AB for Cities Service. He had sailed for 44 years. Born in Missis­ sippi, he was a resident of Slidell, La. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Josephine. Politics Is Porkchops '- I• ,1, I • I 'i . t Donate to SPAD 1 ' I i ^1/ 1 . ^ Page 25 �-V . ^ QMED Program Filling the Need for Well-Trained Seafarers Recognizing the need for well-trained, versatile men in the engine departments of SlU-contracted vessels, the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. institutes its QMED program in June 1972. Since that time, 187 men have grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School with the QMED-Any Rating certificate and over 1,800 graduates have obtained ratings leading toward the QMED endorsement. handle any emergency which might arise, and consequently facilitates the eflScient operation of the vessel. Currently, the Lundeberg School is constructing mock-up instrument con­ soles to simulate those found aboard the automated ships in the engine rooms. These mock-ups will be used in the QMED program to help the student further understand functions such as the steam-water cycle, the lube-oil sys­ tems and the fuel oil systems. The training simulators are moni­ tored by an instructor's console, which will allow the instructor to give a prob­ lem to the student and monitor the solving process. Robert Kalmus, HLS Vocational Ed­ ucation Director, said the new teaching tools will allow a QMED graduate to go aboard ship with "ho fear of pushing a button, or when to push a button." "The course will create more aware­ ness of all engine room systems without having to have all the valves and pumps directly in front of the QMED gradu­ ate," said Kalmus. Panel on MeHc System Meets at HLSS Before an applicant can register for the U. S. Coast Guard approved eightweek course, he must have held at least one advanced rating for at least six months in the engine department. The Panel on Metrication in the U.S. Maritime Industry met Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. to further develop a compre­ hensive plan for the orderly conversion To obtain the QMED-Any Rating, to the use of the International System the student must receive his Fireman, of metric units for the U.S. Maritime Water Tender, Oiler, Electrician, Reef'r Industry and for those government Engineer, Machinist, Boiler Maker, agencies concerned with maritime mat- ' Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engi­ ters. neer and Deck Engine Mechanic en­ The panel is under the auspices of dorsements. This assures that a member the Maritime Transportation Research of the engine department is qualified to Board, National Academy of Sciences of the National Research Council. During the meeting at the Lundeberg School, the 11 members of the panel and a liaison representative from the Maritime Administration studied and revised various sections of a report draft, and agreed upon the details of a time-bar chart, which summarizes the HLS Director of Academic Education Margaret Naien explains the metric sys­ proposed metric conversion time-table tem to some of the Seafarers attending the LNG/LPG program at the School. for the U.S. maritime industry over a government agencies for converting to Walton said the Maritime Trans­ 10 year period. J: '" the metric system assuming that Con­ portation Research Board began think­ According to S. Lynn Walton, gress passes legislation to effect the ing in terms of the orderly and least ex­ project manager, the purpose of the re­ transition from the present system to pensive method of converting to the port is not to convince the country to the metric system, and assuming the metric system in the maritime industry 'v;,' go metric. It will only serve as a guide­ change-over will take place in a 10- following preliminary moves by Con­ line in the maritime industry and related year time span. gress and the Bureau of Standards to bring the U. S. in line with other in­ dustrialized nations currently using the metric system. In referring to the maritime industry, the MTRB includes in its definition both management and labor interests in the areas of ship and terminal operations, shipbuilding, marine equipment manu­ Jan.24.Feb.20,1974 facture and supply, naval architecture, and. marine and marine-related engi­ SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN neering. ELIGIBLES The conversion plan, when published, will include a recommended mechanism Dailys" ® "SI'M * "woo for a continuing metrication resource and information center to assist the in­ dustry during the conversion period. Walton said the report will be further revised before it will be com­ pleted and submitted to the Maritime Transportation Research Board for final Supplemental Medicare Premiums . 20 "^32 UZOizO 2!458.30 review. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES The project is being funded jointly by Hospital & Hospital Extras 424 725 73 047 92 128 707 98 the Maritime Administration, the Mili­ Docto.- Visits In Hospital 73 120 'tZ's tary Sea Lift Command and the U. S. Coast Guard. Mafernhv 15.180.50 26,777.80 B^T-sfuskms-::::::::::J - Politics w •• Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid special Equipmeni-.'.".'! .*!! i i i i ;.*i^.921.^ PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp OnMcaf Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Tota &afarers Pension Plan SS FTotal Welfare, Pension & Vacation 134 103 19 252 218 21,000.00 21526 ZQ 50 _ 4 _ 1 1,783 123 2 5 _ 2 1,795 L631.00 1455 30 _ 1 08I 60 L081.^ 72 00 12,151.10 57,000.00 45 718 6,677.62 2J6L00 2 5fi5 «H i?nno 1 1,260.^ 383 20 12,57000 8 15 4,135.15 6,745.15 Ii,040 2,184 22,081 2,200 2,562 26,843 271,101.27 521,760.00 572,658.77 $1,365,520.04 521,164.42 538,033.90 1,408,348.33 $2,467,546 65 14,246 Schedule 1 — FOWT ^iq?rjl4 ~ Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept Ratings AprO 18 — Lifeboat, QMED,Able Seaman, Welding and ; all Steward Dept Ratings 24 — FOWT May 2 — Lifeboat, QMED, and all Steward Dept Ratings I mmSi Page 26 Seafarers Log �Lundeberg School Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook Ahle-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—^unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. V , i HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION -Age- Name. (Last) ; t (Middle) (First) Address(Street) -Telephone. (City) (Zip) (State) (Area Code) Seniority. Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Social Security #• HLS Graduate: Yes • No • -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No [ Dates Available For Training I I Am Interested In: DECK • AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman • • • • • • ENGINE QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk.Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT > i h' DATE OF DISCHARGE l.vl; ri' LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Cook and Baker J>ATE. PORT- ^r '.i i i-l;) SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO; [i u • LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 ' fh'- t'i'i 1• 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; •:) i March 1974 11 v. i 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Assistant Cook ! \ 'j . STEWARD • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP Welding I Y • Chief Steward 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) iL, .1 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Abie-Seaman—12 months—any wafers 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3, Have 12 months scatimc as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) t^T.. Page? 1) I ? J1 > f 9 i ""I �pi Bill®'™ ,„««r is a toevet , .. ,,—• to, a limHto" ttoe • • • is ^rigbJtoteUveU^^SS.^'Xe^t sen or aste'^ assume the at sea leam a ^^"e Xn't let drugs desWy you or your Steer a cl^«?|^^ — industry «•»« p.p^' and ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: THE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE HALL URGES CONGRESS REQUIRE U.S. SHIPS IN OIL IMPORT ORGANIZED LABOR AND POLITICAL ACTION AFL-CIO OPPOSES HOUSE COMMITTEE CHANGE AFL-CIO FORMS NEW ORGANIZING DEPT. SIU DOUBLES SUPPORT IN SABINE FLEET; FLUKE BLOCKS WIN IN NLRB VOTE HOUSE PASSES BILL TO SET PENSION PLAN STANDARDS UNDERSTANDING OUR PROBLEMS FARAH STRIKE ENDS NAVY'S THREAT TO PRIVATE SHIPPING AFL-CIO BACKS BILL TO USE U.S. SHIPS IN OIL TRADE LNG COURSE BEING OFFERED AT HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SS SAM HOUSTON LAUNCHED LAST MONTH 1970 MARINE ACT HELPS WATERMAN REBUILD 2ND OBO, THE ULTRASEA, TAKES ON HER SIU CREW PRESQUE ISLE, WORLD'S LARGEST TUG-BARGE DEBUTS LAKES ORE CARRIER FLEET GROWS AS H. LEE WHITE IS LAUNCHED STRONGHOLD ON JOB SECURITY VARIETY OF MEASURES PASSED AT QUARTERLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT MID-WINTER MEETING AMERICAN LABOR SUPPORTS SIU PROGRAMS FIRST GROUP TO GRADUATE UNDER EXPANDED PROGRAM FILLING THE NEED FOR WELL-TRAINED SEAFARERS PANEL ON METRIC SYSTEM MEETS AT HLSS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 3 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/570acc3a00896649c7dc1c5e3188b30c.PDF 9ca1fd3c272e1b0c478280f664fdde32 PDF Text Text LNGC 'ly US. Flag �Hearings Resume Use of U.S. Ships For Oil Imports Vital To Nation WASHINGTON — Confess was urged to adopt legislation which would require that a percentage of American oil imports he carried on U.S.-flag tankers. The U.S.-flag tanker requirement legislation was urged by Herbert Brand, President of the Transportation Insti­ tute, a maritime research organization, before a House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee as hearings re­ sumed Feb. 5 on H.R. 8193 that calls for 20 percent of the nation's oil imports to be carried on American-flag vessels. The percentage would go to 25 in 1975 and to 30 in 1977. In calling for the legislation, the Transportation Institute's spokesman said that passage of the bill would pro­ vide jobs for American seafaring and shipbuilding workers, improve the country's balance of payments posi­ tion, strengthen the national security and enable the U.S. government to initiate a "much-needed" oil transpor­ tation cost monitoring system. Attacks Oil Ccmpanles Brand sharply attacked the big oil companies which, he said, are the major opponents of the legislation and which operate large fleets of foreign-flag tankers. He accused the major oil companies of "shrouding their operations in sec­ recy. Most relevant to this Committee's hearings is that nobody knows what the industry transportation costs are. We are at the oil companies' mercy, forced to pay the price of whatever they wish to charge." "H.R. 8193 would remove this dan­ ger with respect to transportation and may even prove to cost Americans less than what they are now paying," Brand said. He told the Committee that use of American-flag tankers would afford consumer protection because all the information relevant to the cost of shipping on U.S.-flag bottoms is avail­ able to the government. Brand stressed that the U.S. govern­ ment, through the Maritime Adminis­ tration, is able to determine if the rates being charged for the transportation of oil are fair and reasonable. Brand slapped the oil companies for supporting the "fake theory" that American-owned foreign-flag tankers are "effectively" controlled and avail­ able in emergency situations, and re­ buked the oil companies for having withheld oil from U.S. military forces in Europe during the Mideast military alert last October on the orders of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Noting that "if we can't depend on the major international oil companies to show more national allegiance . ..", Brand stated, "how can we allow them to maintain complete and absolute control over our tanker transportation agencies?" He said the oil companies' "allegiance- to this country stops at the border." Brand said that the U.S. would also gain from the legislation because it will initiate a "much-needed transpor­ tation cost monitoring system." A Most Critical Time He said that the Merchant Marine Committee hearings came at a most critical time in our nation's history. The "oil embargo and other develop­ ments," Brand said, have put into "clear focus" the extreme importance of enacting legislation such as H.R. 8193. He pointed out that America faces danger in her position of dual depend­ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: PaulHaU ;• I ency, not only on other nations for oil, but also on foreign ships to trans­ port that oil to her shores. "Under the conditions existing in the world today, it is clear that it is not in our national interest to formulate policies which perpetuate this dual de­ pendency situation," Brand stated. He added that Congress must move ahead in terms of America's national interest and that the "principal obligation of our government is to promote the wellbeing of our nation and its people." Rejects Reprisal Argument The industry spokesman told the Committee that he vigorously rejected the argument of reprisals and retalia­ tion by other nations if the U.S. were to adopt the requirement that her ves­ sels carry 20 percent of her oil imports. He said that "this country finds itself in a position where we must pay more attention to protecting and strengthen­ ing ourselves." Adding that "other nations of the world are not inhibited by feelings of guilt in setting up requirements for the use of their own flag ships," Brand cited the list of nations which have adopted cargo preference requirements for their own vessels. Brand called the Committee's atten­ tion to the "neutral" stand on the legis­ lation taken last year by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, a manContinued on Page 9 MTD, AFL-CIO Meetings Being Held This Month Tira lEhseciitive of the Maritiine Trades Depariment, and Ibe Executive Colmci] of the AFL-CIO will hold their mid-winter meetings this month at the Americana Hotel in Bal Harbour, Fla. Hie Executive Board of the MTD, which will meet Feb. 14-15, is ex­ pected to consider a wide-range of subjects affecting its 44 unimis and eight million members. The eneigy crisis, the oil imports biO, the construction of deepwater ports, pension legislation and the dissolution of tte House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, both of which are pending in the U.S. Congress are just some of the Issues the Executive Board will take up. The AFL-CIO Executive Council will meet starting Feb. 18, and con­ clude no later than Feb. 26. A variety of issues of great concern to the entire American labor movement will be discussed by the Council. SIU Pn^dent Paul Hall, who is also prendent of the MTD, is an AFL| is CIO vice president and a member of its Executive Council. i i Leadership for Continued Progress rpHE SIU SHIPS' COMMITTEES X are providing leadership aboard our contracted vessels to encourage our membership at sea to participate more directly in the affairs and programs of our Union. We have said many times that if we can understand our problems we can deal effectively to resolve them. The Ships' Committees through their initiative in leading discussions at the weekly meet­ ings aboard ship on the many issues and problems that face our Union and our industry can do much to provide our membership throughout the world with a better understanding of both our prob­ lems and our goals. Our membership—whether ashore or at sea—^has always been encouraged to express their views and ideas on the pro­ grams and issues which affect the strength of our Union, the continued expansion of our industry, and the job security of all our members. The Ships' Committees, besides en­ couraging membership participation at sea in the developing programs of our Union, also play an important role as the link between the SIU at sea and the SIU ashore. All members of the Ships' Committees have important roles and they should take their responsibilities seriously. The bosun, as ship's chairman, has a particu­ larly vital responsibility in asserting leadership. He must assure that the meet­ ings aboard ship give the crew a better understanding of our problems through discussion of our programs to provide more ships, more cargo and better job security. Our Bosuns Recertification Program is giving our ships' chairmen the insight and understanding of our Union and in­ dustry and is equipping them with the background and information to lead meaningful discussions in the meetings at sea. The other members of the Ship's Com­ mittee have an equal responsibility to encourage participation at the meetings by all of the unlicensed crewmembers aboard their ships, and to make them­ selves aware of the problems that con­ front us so that they too can discuss these problems with understanding. We are now developing educational programs for stewards and electricians similar to the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram so that these key members who act as ship's secretary-reporter and educa­ tional director will have the opportunity to learn more about our Union and the maritime industry. A better understand­ ing and a broader knowledge of these areas will help them function more effec­ tively as members of the Ship's Commit­ tee. Our Seniority Upgraders, who have had the benefit of participating in an edu­ cational program which has given them a deeper understanding of the many problems we face, are encouraged to seek election as delegates in their departments and to actively participate in shipboard meetings. Again, what we are talking about is education to understand our problems so that we can face them intelligently and work together to solve them. It has been our unity, participation, and understand­ ing which has enabled us to weather the storms of our earlier years and to build the strength and job security we have today. Our Ships' Committees are playing an essential role in encouraging the closer unity, better participation, and deeper understanding which will insure the fu­ ture of our Union and our industry. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 2. February 1974. ^ Page 2 Seafarers Log �Under Contract to SlU LNG Carrier Kentown- First to Fly the US, Flag This April, Seafarers will crew up the SlU-contracted liquid natural gas car­ rier Kentown in Tulon, France — mak­ ing it the first time that SIU members will be manning one of these high technology vessels. The Kentown is the first of two SIUcontracted LNG's being built in France to be operated by Interstate Bulk, a subsidiary of the Interstate Oil Co. They will also be the first LNG's to operate under the American flag. Due to the rapidly increasing world­ wide need for new liquid natural and petroleum gas carriers, ships like the Kentown will be playing a very im­ portant role in the years ahead. The United States alone, which year­ ly comprises 60 percent of the world's natural gas market — almost all of which are imports — will need an esti­ mated 30 to 90 new LNG/LPG car­ riers by the mid 1980's to meet the nation's increasing demand. Presently, U.S.-flag operators have contracts out for 13 LNG's and accord­ ing to Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, orders for an additional 20 LNG's will be placed within the next five years alone. With continued hard work on the part of the SIU's dedicated organizing apparatus these new ships will trans­ late into hundreds of additional jobs for Seafarers in the near future. To provide the SIU crewmembers who will be manning these ships with the technical knowledge necessary to operate the vessels at maximum safety and efficiency levels, the vocational staff at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point has developed a comprehensive LNG/LPG course of study. The course will be four weeks in length and upon completion graduates will receive a certificate qualifying them to sail on any LNG vessel. The first course begins Feb. 19 with two additional courses scheduled for March 25 and May 6. The course will include an introduc­ tion into the chemical properties of liquified natural gas and liquified petro­ leum gases as well as detailed studies on the new type cargo tanks and pumps, loading and unloading procedures and tank cleaning. The course will also include an im­ portant section on the new LNG ship­ board firefighting equipment and fire emergency procedures. '.r 1J '• .V. — The above is an artist's rendition of one type of liquidlTaturai The 630-foot long Kentown is capa­ propeller, will be powered by a 23,000 ble of transporting 35,500 cubic meters hp steam turbine engine, with steam of liquid natural gas and petroleum supplied by two boilers. gases, such as butane, propane, buta­ Crew accommodations feature pri­ diene, ethylene, propylene and meth­ vate air conditioned foc'sles located in ane. the ship's aft deckhouse. The Kentown will join less than a The liquified gases are carried in five score of LNG/LPG vessels presently leak-proof insulated cargo tanks at a plying worldwide shipping lanes. temperature of minus 265 degrees Studies into the relatively new art of Fahrenheit. liquified natural gas carriage was initi­ The ship can be fully unloaded in 10 ated only 22 years ago by a U.S. oil hours with the use of two submerged company. pumps in'each cargo tank. The firm experimented with the use All loading and discharge operations of LNG barges but prohibitive eco­ will be by remote control from a Cargo nomic costs torpedoed the project. Handling Control Room from which Five years later, studies were reinnecessary pressure levels for pumps and stituted by the United Kingdom but it valves are maintained. was not until 1963 that a practical However, before any loading takes competitive LNG ship was completed place the tanks and cargo piping must and put into service. be purged with inert gases to rid the Today, triggered by the worldwide cargo spaces of oxygen. This is accom­ energy shortage and the ever increasing plished by vaporizing liquid nitrogen demand for clean burning fuel, 11 na­ or by burning fuel injthe ship's inert gas tions are either building or planning generator. This important procedure construction of LNG tankers. eliminates all chances of a potentially These are the U.S., Japan, France, explosive mixture of the gases accumu­ Algeria, Norway, the Soviet Union, lating in the tanks. Spain, West Germany, England, The Kentown, equipped with a single Sweden and Italy. gas earn Natural gas is a by-product of petro­ leum drilling operations, and is used as fuel in homes and in many industrial chemical syntheses. In addition, the heavy petroleum gas, butadiene, is used in synthetic rubber production. In many cases, even today, when no economically feasible means of trans­ portation exists at a petroleum drilling site, the natural gas is . burned imme­ diately as a means of disposal. The U.S. imports natural gas to our East and Gulf Coasts from Algeria, Libya, Trinidad, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iran and the USSR. The U.S. West Coast receives natural gas imports from Australia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia and East Africa. The West Coast also gets domestic natural gas from Alaska. The U.S. shipbuilding industry is al­ ready benefiting from the need of LNG tankers, and in the future, American yards may get foreign orders due to the U.S. supremercy in refrigeration tech­ nology. SIU Fights Plan To Abolish Merchant Marine Body WASHINGTON—A plan to aboUsh the vital House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is being strongly opposed by the SIU. A preliminary report by the Select Committee on Committees of the House of Representatives calls for a restruc­ turing of the various Committees of the legislative body. The Select Committees's plan would wipe out the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee and spread its many functions and areas of jurisdiction among seven other Committees. In the SlU's view, this would have a devastating impact on the maritime in­ dustry and could seriously jeopardize the revitalization of American shipping just as the maritime program is showing Page 3 signs of successful implementation. Under the proposal being consid­ ered, there would be no Merchant Mar­ ine and Fisheries Committee, as such. The Committees which would deal with merchant marine and other maritimerelated matters such as environmental policy, offshore ports, fisheries, and Coast Guard, would be committees on Public Works and Transportation, Ag­ ricultural and Natural Resources, En­ ergy and Environment, Foreign Affairs, and Science and Technology. In informing the Committee of the Union's position, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall said that "dissolv­ ing this Committee and spreading its various areas of responsibility over a number of House Commit­ tees will be extremely harmful.. .** Hall told Members of Congress that fragmenting and dispersing the present jurisdiction of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee would "destroy the effective interrelationship between the various Subcommittees of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee." Hall also said that the plan would "hinder efforts to achieve a national ocean policy for the United States." Through the years. Hall noted, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has "taken a leading role in the development of a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine," and has been "deeply concerned with the need to develop a balanced approach to the environ­ ment." In the Union's view, the SIU President noted, scattering the jur­ isdiction of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee would not only work against, but could also reverse, the strides that have been made to regain U.S. maritime prominence, and to strengthen the nation's security and economy. In the effort to preserve the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee as it is presently constituted, the SIU is working with all segments of the maritime industry—labor and man­ agement—and the nation's environ­ mental and conservation groups whose areas of interest and concern also come under ihe jurisdiction of the present House Committee. Seafarers Log 'S' I w\ I "1^ �12 Bosuns, 5 Upgraders Graduate at Meeting Seafarer Perry Greenwood said it for the 12 veteran bosuns who had just completed the Bosuns Recertification Program when he spoke during gradu­ ation ceremonies at the headquarters membership meeting Feb. 4. He stated: "I don't know of any union that gives its members the kind of opportunity we have had to learn everything we wanted to know about our Union and our in­ dustry. Everyone, both in Piney Point and at headquarters, went out of their way to show us everything, and make certain that all of our questions were answered." And Seafarer Fred Cooper also summed it up by saying: "I've learned more about our Union through this program than I would ever have been able to learn in any other way. I only wish every member could have this opportunity." The 12 graduating recertified bosuns were Edgar Anderson, New York; El­ mer Barnhill, Houston; Vernon Bryant, Tampa; Fred Cooper, Mobile; Charles D'Amico, Houston; Perry Greenwood, Seattle; Karl Hellman, Seattle; Ray­ mond Lavoine, Baltimore; Donald Pressly, New York; Albert Oromaner, San Francisco; Frank Teti, New York, and George Libby, New Orleans. (Brother Libby passed away Feb. 6 in Norfolk following a heart attack. See page 6.) Also graduating at the Feb. 4 meeting were five more Seafarers who received their full books after completing the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. They were Timothy Burke, William Davis and Thomas Vain, all in the deck department; David Gower, engine de­ partment, and Joseph Kundrat, steward department. In congratulating both the recertified bosuns and new full book members, SIU Vice President Frank Drozak said that "the strength and future of our Union and the health of our industry depends on these and our other training and upgrading programs." He urged all 11 k Bosuns who were graduating later In the day met with SIU President Paul Hall and Vice President Frank Drozak Feb. 4 to discuss the program and make recommendations for further improvements. Standing from left are Vernon Bryant, Elmer Barnhill, Fred Cooper, Frank Teti, Al Oromaner, George Libby, Karl Hellman, Charles D'Amico and Raymond Lavoine. Seated from left are Perry Greenwood, Vice President Drozak, President Hall, "Tiny" Anderson and Donald Pressly. Brother George Libby passed away only two days after this photo was taken. Seafarers to take advantage of the train­ ing and upgrading programs available to them. SIU President Paul Hall stressed the importance of the Union's training and upgrading programs as being the key Fifteen bosuns elected a three-man committee to select 12 Seafarers for the March class of the Bosuns Recertification Program. The election took place following the membership meeting in New York Feb. 4. to the future of the Union and the mari­ time industry. He said: "We are facing many problems that will have to be tackled in the weeks and months ahead. But if we can understand our problems, together we can solve them. The Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram, the Seniority Upgrading Program, our training at Piney. Point and our Ships' Committees are meeting this need to understand and face up to our prob­ lems." The Bosuns Selection Committee, elected this month at the general member­ ship meeting at headquarters, examines the qualifications of bosuns who have applied for the Bosuns Recertification Program. From left are Bosuns Donate Giangiordano, who completed the program in December, Jose Gon­ zalez and John Sweeney. Bosuns Committee Selects 72 More for March Class I A three-man bosuns committee, ele­ cted at a special meeting following the general membership meeting at head­ quarters Feb. 4, selected 12 more bo­ suns and 12 alternates for the March class of the Bosuns Recertification Program. Elected to make the selections for the March class were Donato Giangior­ dano, Jose Gonzalez and John Sweeney. Nominated to attend the next class Page 4 are Floyd Sellx, San Francisco; Reldns Lambert, New Orleans; Lester Smith, Norfolk; John Eddins, Baltimore; An­ drew Honey, Norfolk; Allan Whltmer, New York; Lancelot Rodiigues, Puerto Rico; Frederick Goose, San Francisco; Ernest Bryan, Houston; Arthur McGlnnls, New Orleans; William O'Con­ nor, Seattle, and Ramon Ferrera, New Orleans. Selected as alternates if any of the nominees cannot attend the program are Pete Drews, New York; Ray Todd, New Orleans; Barney Swearingen, Jacksonville; Harold Weaver, Houston; Bobby Gillain, Jacksonville; John Cisiecki, San Francisco; Roberto Zaragoza. New York; Ronald Burton, Nor­ folk; Kasimir Puchalski, New York; Manuel Landron, Puerto Rico; Jimmie Gamer, Mobile, Christian Christensen, San Francisco. A bosuns selection committee is elected following each monthly mem­ bership meeting in New York by all bosuns attending that meeting. To date a total of 58 bosuns have completed the Recertification Program, and currently 12 are in the first phase of the program in Piney Point while 12 more are com­ pleting their training at Headquarters. Seafarers Log �I As Two Committees Study Bills SlU Supports Fair Pension Law Two committees of the House of Representatives, the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor*Committee, are preparing "final drafts" of bills to regulate pension plans. The bills are designed to provide min­ imum standards for vesting and funding as well as prescribing standards for re­ porting procedures-and other adminis­ trative details. The SIU has long been in favor of legislation designed to protect workers aaginst inadequately funded and poorly administered pension plans. SIU rep­ resentatives have been working closely with committee Congressmen and staffs to ensure that pension legislation does not result in penalizing plans, siich as the SIU's, which are based on sound ad­ ministration and financing and which provide decent and well protected bene­ fits. If such legislation requires unwork­ able, complicated, unnecessary admin­ istrative procedures and unreasonable cost increases, the result will be weaken­ ing of presently secure pension plans. Every cost increase must result in low­ ering present or future benefits. It has also been necessary to insure that legislated standards are flexible enough to meet the needs of the wide variety of unions and industries whose members and worker^are now covered by pension plans. To accomplish this, SIU representa­ tives have been working closely with AFL-CIO pension experts and with a group of unions whose members, like SIU members, are covered by plans which involve many employers. These multi-employer plans are typical in the building trades, garment industry, re­ tail trades and others, in addition to maritime. Multi-employer plans must be treated differently, in many aspects of pension legislation, from plans such as those in most factories where only one employer is involved. The work of the SIU and these other unions have resulted in making certain that any legislation passed in the House will be superior to last year's hastily passed Senate pension bill. The SIU objected to a number of points which might be damaging to its members. SIU representatives therefore made sure that these problems were solved in order to insure that the SIU 1974 Outlook Is Bright U.S. Shipyards Hit a Peacetime Peak Last Year A boost by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and the energy crisis brought U.S. shipbuilding to a record peacetime high in 1973 and the mini-boom is ex­ pected to continue this year. Much of the industry's resurgence last year stemmed from the 1970 Act which for the first time provided finan­ cial assistance to build tankers and bulk carriers. (It was contributions to SPAD that helped the SIU fight for passage of this Act in Congress.) In 1973 American shipbuilders were snowed under by a deluge of orders for new ships. Behind the soaring demand is the need for new-type vessels to carry crude oil and natural gas in the battle to beat the energy crunch. Other key de­ mand factors are the knowhow edge U.S. shipbuilders have in constructing these new ships and the closing of the cost gap between American and foreign yards. As of Aug. 1, 1973, there were 95 merchant ships totaling 5,704,271 dwt worth $2.9 billion on order or under construction in U.S. shipyards. Of these, 52 ships resulted primarily from the stimulus of the 1970 Act. The 1970 maritime Act was respon­ sible in large part for the revival of. shipbuilding in Brooklyn, N.Y. by the Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. at the former U.S. Navy Yard there. Seatrain's first 225,000 dwt super­ tanker TT Brooklyn, is on her maiden voyage to the Persian Gulf. The largest Reunion Since 1918! The crew of the U.S.S. Mount Ver­ non, a U.S. Army transport which sailed in World War II, have held their reunion in Boston, Mass., every year since 1918! February 1974 ship built in this country, she carries 1.5-million barrels of oil—enough to keep all New York City dwellers warm for a week. Currently being built at the yard are the Brooklyn's sisterships, the TT Williamsburg and the TT Stuyvesant—all at a cost of $171.9 million. This year, the effects of the war in the Mideast and the Arab embargo on oil to the U.S. are being weighed. Many in the shipbuilding industry believe that their future here lies in the building of much-needed, huge tankers to bring in more oil and gas from Alaska and else­ where for America's energy require­ ments. A substantial expansion of tanker building capacity in the United States is anticipated. It is forecasted that Ameri­ can shipyards each year, will eventually be able to produce eight to 10 Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) vessels and six or seven Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) in excess of 200,000 dwt. A spur to tanker construction is the strong chance that Congress will soon pass a law requiring that 20 percent of American oil imports be carried on U.S.-flagships. (See story in this issue of the LOG.) As an example, the SIU- contracted Ogden Marine Corp. operates a fleet of 25 merchant vessels exceeding onemillion dwt. By 1977 this fleet will more than double,at which time about 70 percent of its capacity will be en­ gaged in the carriage of energy prod­ ucts. For 1974 the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 authorizes the building of four ordinary tankers, four VLCCs and four LNGs. From this, shipbuilders see the 1973 impetus carrying over into this year with greater accomplishments for the indus­ try. plan—which is so well managed would not be harmed. The soufissess of the SIU pension plan has once again been proven. The SIU plan meets all proposed require­ ments for funding and other financial considerations. It is likely, however, that some changes in the SIU plan will have to be made in order to meet admin­ istrative procedures that will be re­ quired when the Act is finally passed. Raymond J. Herold Raymond Herold,Dead at 55 Raymond J. Herold, a member of the SlU-afl&liated IBU since its inception and an official of the Union since 1961, passed away Jan. 4 of a heart attack at his home in Baltimore, Md. He was 55. Brother Herold had served as Assist­ ant Regional Director of the IBU since 1961. At the IBU's fourth Quadrennial Convention last November, he was imanimously elected by the Convention to the newly formed post of Assistant Gulf Coast Area Director. Brother Herold's death is a great loss to the Union and to the entire maritime towing industry. He first entered the industry in 1942 and sailed as a deckhand for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four sons, Raymond, Jr., Robert, Ralph and Russell, all of Baltimore; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Prevas and Connie Herold, and eight grandchildren. 1' 1 ' Biackweil-Conserve Energy Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Sec­ retary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, has written a letter to SIU Presdent Paul Hall asking the entire mari­ time industry "to implement and ini­ tiate energy conservation measures" during the current energy crisis. Stating that the "maritime industry has a large stake in the outcome of our energy conservation program," Blackwell stressed the need for cooperation between maritime labor and manage­ ment. "Management in all sectors of the maritime industry have already insti­ tuted fuel conservation programs," Blackwell said. However, "the success of these efforts will in large measure be determined by their workforces." In order to compensate for the en­ ergy shortages during the current crisis Blackwell said the industry must "insti­ tute stringent conservation measures." In asking maritime labor to do its part, Blackwell pointed out that shipping, shipbuilding and port operations re­ quire extensive uses of energy. He stated that "the level of these opera­ tions will be determined by how well and efficiently they utilize available fuel supplies." In his communication, Blackwell stated the need for the same coopera­ tion between labor-management to conserve energy that has brought about the "resurgence of the American mer­ chant marine under the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970." The cooperation of all SIU members in this effort, said Blackwell, will mean that the operations of the maritime in­ dustry will not be disrupted during the current crisis. Seamar Ship's Committee The ship's committee on the Seamar (Calmer) gathered below deck Feb. 11. for a sign-on in the port of Baltimore. They are from left A. Azez, steward dele­ gate; R. Kelly, deck delegate; W. Wells, engine delegate, B. Browning, chair­ man. Page 5 :.i! •4 �'ij; f.;- ^ - .' J- '/! I '' -; :i, ;i M( /I »"»^' « W "' ®f »»»® R«r^^« ««. ^ "W »^8 ftaintog faiS?* ^ '^in?MU„^^"*^« tare ST®^ '» Committee to ' '. . .^""/oref a" ^-..f»n^ ^ '"ta anl li ^1™®" ''«>''8oartere J?W«e« tte /»/• the past 25 yeals t ^ bosun f r- S'ockholm, Swede f "^" """ "h^m /TO«f ,v, i ""'^ ri »„„, "':'e Kara. Heti 'V' ^'"h. • yoi-k in ms j^"^'''he SW '•"Prised at whaft " "-"e. 1 wTs 1^ ^ into tile 1/ ""• """"T. Uli Mttmrni. ^••^. o„ » me to» ft. ^•^'• ?f »^„ Kjure DM»&» of i®®«irrfv A*?la# ss€?iss f" "/ Seanle Se^y^P^ou, *ee« mlhWf as bosulT' "'""" years. for more th f am an old-timf u ^^«^bermanydS^°'""andIca matle our U„,o„ jg;''""8 things • tave seen with ^ "•'to changes in our ch- ^ eves "le overall inj^j'P'" ""r benefits readriOT'rXmem''"' i'™ "<« «• I-1 t-' *" i^ ' * J. " Mderstandine^f me a bettf tndustty. '"« -riy Union andX Seafare^^Tf^-^^fy 'taymontl T r _ . Seafarer/?^ ^-et me tell you nn year oirf * *^3Voine. 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".sSi?SSS /jUecember'^l^qo? joined the Jand'??"'"atag77*«"<'"'P' Which are ar""" "•"'"tag his iast shfn ''"''Since r one of ;u P '^as the [under charter to Hud^ Navy ta J, ftj an intervif. 0 Water mmm imit® Mfi Programs we hav Pa^e fi n" "•»"« Eoint, up^adhjT^^ Programs at Pin ^^er he fi^- ^®tand loo ps^pm^sri?s?o; -W^eflC^-ean.h/ro'S^^ opportunity to iff ^^°^®^wehadfh types of sh.n about .^^^be ^batwewUl h equin^ percent behind the ^ JPt-ogram andgraduL ?^^ortL oducatin members. •"''' securitj. of our r in the /f "T the to fe"m,Ba°aetatweeitof^^ r*".?'" bad metifi'S'Pmente Pi„£T".'"yweL'7'.mHes '"ot^lyS-'r. f'-on 27''"!''? I havfa h? ""Poriant to me n Pmblentt we°fSe."°''®'®"<'mfi 5'S PBS^'AS about the SIU and to J operation f n« ^^®ty phase h ''^"er unfefr^>' hS ^^onAg-!'.an^^of..,J �P'olldwing are names and u /VV •••»•',' ^' v . ; - ^', C'lariesD'Amico ir Seafarer Chuck •' filing y,ith the sw '' ^ been shipp^^f 1944 and fiye years. ffeatfenLfTl^' P'^'i if n Conference in Pinev^ Seafarer D'Amir^ Point m 1970 Por>otHo:^Z « //« port oi ZHT"" 'he o member o) the um ,""'' heen IS yeare. Pe/i/er ^u,-^ ^ bosun and car- Merchant changes in the U.S. aboard my TsSn inT ^ fat time wrhafL^.^'P'-' ^^44. At fleet afloat, and I «ierchant «;«adiJy de'cline anTdelr" oldest and one of ^ the world. This decline ^ tAc Seme. sZtZf cr:"" 'X" port o, his wife Margaret Z TT"""' ""'h I m ghd As Tl ^fo. Wash. «"= Bosuns Recen,flcafo„^p° '° cause I learned not onrh Jcl to figl,, ,0 getSt but I have a better imH today, Pr^lents that are ahea® f "f ®"" ^^2^^esstodestro;r& been for^thesiu^ f survive. Had it not leadership, which''ts we would never today. 1° ^^^t back, what we have 1970, ^d ca« out into the recover^ wtensive But, we an u room. won by one batfle^ione^ ?nd we will continue to fi' ^ IS in Congress and it; Afibt contributions to in every"day"a" Part standing of our uJon L u "'^^erfSs we talked abZ the n f' iems of the Union 5 Prob''^^"ns, update and J' '^e «^^a chance togettohnot'SS -"ptaSiotro'°1?^'''«tc working with the offlciaTr"T"' ol What the other side™l'l4^rntlrS 1 c , Albert Oromaner — and hL ten Jm ^ SO years. He has h bosun for 'he past "s y^Xeeajofag ^O^nded the SIU Rd Cromaner 'h':'neypZ"f^fmCor,tere,.ee Vnton in New York aL """O'' 'he o<f-port oi sin PrZsT beuig a book member fw 27 ^nd on first-aid fi?eflX'°°'"""'"'®'»a lifeboat instruction^®tte 1™®°®'"'!'' we gmned about SL-7? f'^""ifdse barge eairiers plk and roU-on-rolS 1 'inkers helpful. vessels was very VetaoB W Brym ^'lTranZy-%%Pm L, dishis ^"^i S-"-Scertifiabout the in?^ f- '®"®''t me a lot I bave woS^nlr ^t'garC.Andeisoii ^^ofarerEdgar"Tinv" A been sailing with the7lvl!t^ years and has been shLV bosun for the past six Anderson has participatlT^^' beefs, including the strike, the 194g "Rafn , Isthmian mpporting the vZ l "J '^""Street- tbe patrolmen in New YoA n°' ""b •n'ncc 1968. Seafarer R seen that when » t, ^ bnve 0/ Tampa where hp ^^i Viands the U^ wfi;" "nder^ifeJuanita ^Hh his p'pye^^ sli'kt tle^Afifrx-: ^'"wjthout beefs and have^a'^ "fganizing campaign Ih 'o^ife ^ of my qllestio ' old' ^t^M°^ip '/® » 1937 on an Itmgshoreman strike' / '952-53 and I have a much better un^d tail-end of the old KIT now of how our r Jnio ""Acrstanding SIU came in J 93T, 5"" "l>on the a great deal " ^T" "®®™od with some go«l aid ?®?''«fo""P eveiy morning wheL bad bought I knew abom dte ut' the problems ofour Unton And that I have been ^ni ^ b"t I itime industry and at ?• ctnarlot of new things and ? I? ^y a to solve the proW^tf " bow fit-eamess and wStJ^^ bun to understanding of whai ® better andaredoin?to1e?h ' """c I have gotfen s^e ®cc today. ottacne^shS sSSTh S-bateeS-'-h':--? =s.?Er."i£?iS ?ttd LPG's, SL-7-r m' barge Ships and the new wiU enable^S'bosun?wh received recertification prom-am to 0° °ew vessels efliciently and sSy' February 1974 C. Cooper Seafarer Fred • •y/t/ m the port of SOAT • '^'•^ed with the AirT f received (Charge. Seafarer Conn home in Lynnhaven of Mobile. He ht h ^ '^^^2-^orthe%!::tse:::; lob «cii7h:aS2 aWpa Jd cZ, "'®' mean ttJasr-Sress g^ess to get more^h^onprotecUon for the ^®^go, things that speT fo^ ' other of us. J°b security for aU quite ^®^ncd dedicated and tbeir own future and^-n oause tomorrows. "f® A'ch" own bit'a7a^d'^77®' "tbt btllueae^ ting evety SPAD Cer« ' b^ lamright ^'"^®"'fioateIbuythat �i Headquarters Notes Chief Steward's Position • I PW I by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak |§ i LNG VESSELS All of our various upgrading programs are moving ahead to keep pace with our changing industry and to anticipate the advanced skills that will be needed to man the radically new ships that will be put into service by our contracted companies in the months ahead. The first of two American-flag LNG/LPG carriers—the Kentown—will be crewing in April and this month we will begin our first class to train crews for these highly-specialized ships. The staff at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point has developed a comprehensive four-week program which will provide Seafarers in all departments with the technical knowledge they will need to man these vessels safely and efficiently. The curriculum we have developed will include a complete study of loading and discharging procedures, the new types of tanks and pumps, tank cleaning procedures and safety precautions. QMED TRAINING In line with our training program for the new LNG's, we are also stepping up our QMED training to insure that we will have the sufficient number of qualified men in the engine department to meet our commitment to our con­ tracted companies and to insure the continued job security of our membership. I want to congratulate five of our recent graduates of the QMED program. They are Seafarers Peter Hove, James Brack, Mortimore Morris, Robert Goodrum and Philip Pinter. BOSUNS AND SENIORITY UPGRADERS Our Bosuns Recertification Program and "A" Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram are integral parts of our overall career advancement programs to con­ tinue our tradition of providing the American merchant fleet with the best seamen in the world as well as providing our Union with a knowledgeable and understanding leadership aboard our contracted vessels. This month, 12 more bosuns completed the Recertification Program and will be better equipped as ships' chairmen to provide leadership and pass on the knowledge they have gained to our membership at sea. I would like to congratulate our newly-recertified bosuns and urge them to accept their responsibilities as ships' chairmen by discussing the issues and problems that face our Union and our industry at the weekly shipboard meet­ ings. I want to congratulate Bosuns Perry Greenwood, "Tiny" Anderson, Chuck D'Amico, Donald Pressly, Frank Teti, A1 Oromaner, Ray Lavoine, "Barney" Bamhill, Karl Hellman, Fred Cooper and Vernon Bryant. I am sorry to report that Brother George Libby passed away only two days after graduation. I also want to congratulate the five Seafarers who completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and received their books as full members of our Union. They are Timothy Burke, William Davis, David Gower, Joseph Kundrat and Thomas Vain. THE BEST SEAMEN I cannot stress the importance of these upgrading programs too strongly. We are in a changing industry. Advances in ship design and technology re­ quire new knowledge and new skills. All of the new ships that are coming off the ways today require QMED's. New developments in the deck and steward departments make it necessary that our members in these departments ad­ vance their seafaring skills also. The SIU has a proud tradition of providing our nation's merchant marine with the best sailors—and this has been one of the keys to the. job security our membership enjoys today. Our upgrading programs at Piney Point and our commitment to a continu­ ing training program in all departments is our guarantee that the job security of this membership will remain intact. J / ' One of the chief steward's many essential duties is the preparation of wellbalanced daily menues for the crew. Here Chief Steward Ed Kelly, aboard the Ogden Williamette, checks over a completed agenda. If there is one man aboard a ship who can probably make the difference be­ tween a satisfied crew and a good trip, and an unsatisfied crew and a bad trip, it is the chief steward. A good chief steward can keep the crew happy because he has a key re­ sponsibility: to see that the meals are properly prepared and properly served. In addition to this, the chief steward has one more important job. He is a member of the Permanent Ship's Com­ mittee, and holds the job of ReporterSecretary. As Reporter-Secretary he handles all paper work involved in doc­ umenting matters brought to the atten­ tion of the superior officers, and he also prepares the minutes of the unlicensed crew meetings. Aside from supervising all the work of the steward department, the chief steward is personally responsible for the receiving and issuance of all stores, the inspection of stores for quality and quantity, preparing requisitions, taking inventory of stock and authorizing, checking and recording overtime. He is also responsible for the issu­ ance of linen "and soaps to the crew and officers. The chief steward must see to it that all the men under him perform their assigned duties. He must check the mess halls, as the meals are being served, to make sure that they are clean, and that the service is good. He should also make sure that there is adequate food for the night lunch. He may also assist when there is a shortage of help in the department, and do any work he thinks is necessary for the efficient operation of the depart­ ment. The chief steward can help make a good feedin' ship, and a good clean ship —and that makes for a happy ship. Protect Valuables Aboard Vessel Loss of money and other valuables aboard ship have been reported to Union headquarters. The problem has been especially serious while the ships are in port. Seafarers are advised that they should not keep any large amounts of cash or other valuables in their foc'sles even though they have locks on thendoors and lockers. Money and other valuables can be stored in the master's safe with a receipt given by the master. If money is not stored in the ship's safe, it should be converted to Traveler's Checks and record of the serial numbers of the checks should be kept. » Seattle Ship's Committee L I I missing or stolen from the wareiioni^ in Brht^n, following delivery by the printer. All members are cautioned not to pay any Union obligations I , to anyone other than a patrolman oi* other Union representative f : carrying the proper credentials. Missing receipts can be identified as being in the following series of numbers: J-21,001 to J-24,000 and J-108,001 to J-110,000, A Seafarer approached by anyone with these receipt numbers ltd • . . Paget 8 The ship's committee on the Seattle (Sea Land) gathered below deck during a payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. after an intercoastal run. They are, left to right: 0. Ponce, engine delegate; A. Tselentis, educational director; G. Thplett, deck delegate; W. Hand, secretary-reporter; V. Poulsen, chairman. Seafarers Log �Use of U.S. Ships Vital Continued from Page 2 agement association of American ship­ owners. He said that all of the American-flag shipping companies favored the legisla­ tion under consideration and that the position of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping was "dictated by the major American oil companies who are members of that association by virtue of their ownership of domestic U.S.-flag vessels." These oil companies include some of the "same companies who also hold membership in the Federation of Amer­ ican Controlled Shipping," formerly known as the American Committee for Flags of Necessity, and which is made up of U.S. major oil companies with large fleets of foreign-flag tankers, noted Brand. The industry spokesman said that of the 95-97 percent of U.S. oil im­ ports brought in by foreign-flag tanker^ approximately 40 percent is carried by Liberian-flag ships, most of which are owned by American oil companies. He pointed out that the oil companies con­ tend that these American-owned, Liber­ ian-flag ships are under the "effective control" of the United States. Brand said that the events of the past few months "have certainly put to rest this lie." He showed the members of the Con­ gressional Committee a copy of an Ex­ ecutive Order issued and signed by the President of Liberia barring any "vessel with a Liberian registry ... to carry ... implements of war to countries in the Middle East. . ." . He stressed that the Liberian action "serves as a warning of what could happen to the United States if this coun­ try is involved in a conflict, or pursues a foreign policy which does not meet with the approval of a foreign govern­ ment." He added that "conceivably Liberia could prohibit Liberian-flag ves­ sels," although American-owned, from carrying fuel or other supplies to the United States. Subcommittee Chairman, Represen­ tative Frank Clark (D-Pa.) agreed with Brand and said that it has become "increasingly clear that the U.S. can no longer be dependent on foreign-flag tankers for oil imported by sea." Other Subcommittee members at the hearing expressed sympathy with the purposes of the legislation. Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), Chairman of the full Mer­ chant Marine Committee, said that she thought "interesting" Brand's tlieory of the preference plan providing the gov­ ernment with its first "yardstick" of oil shipping costs. The Transportation Institute spokes­ man pointed out during his testimony that the Maritime Administration knows the cost of building and operat­ ing U.S. vessels, and under the proposed legislation the Commerce Secretary would be required to determine if a ves­ sel is charging a fair and reasonable rate. It would give the government more precise cost data than it has heretofore had, he added. Brand was the lead-off witness at the resumption of the hearings and other witnesses are scheduled to follow. The SIU will be heard at a later date in the hearings. Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. Transidaho Committee mmiMm By B. Rocker Members of Congress had an opportunity during the holiday recess to go back to their districts, meet with their constituents, and find out how the voters stand on issues before the Second Session of the 93rd Congress. Some of the most pressing issues facing Seafarers are possible abolition of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, pension plan regulation, and oil import quotas. Oil Import H.R. 8193, to guarantee that a minimum of our oil imports be carried in U.S.-flag ships, is still under consideration in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, and Adm. Albert G. Mumma, chairman of the Commission on American Ship­ building, testified in favor of the bill in hearings last year. We are encouraged by the support we have gained in Congress. Two hun­ dred twenty five members have co-sponsored the bill. We know that we face powerful and determined opposition from the oil companies, since they operate ships under foreign flags. But it is interesting and timely that the oil giants are coming under attack in the Senate, where the Investigations Subcommittee is questioning their tax preferences, profits, and the oil companies' role in the energy crisis. Senator Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash), chairman of the subcommittee, has charged that he has evidence that American companies cut off oil to the U.S. military during the Mid-East alert in October, at the request of Saudi Arabia. He has asked the oil executives to respond to the charges. SIU is continuing to support H.R. 8193, and is testifying in support of the bill as hearings resumed in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Reorganization of the House of Representatives The first attempt since 1946 to realign the committee structure of the House of Representatives is being considered in the Select Committee on Com­ mittees. Their recommendations were published and released before the Christmas recess. From the SIU point of view, the threat is to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which handles most of the bills vital to our members. The Committee would be dissolved and its functions given to other committees. Such a change, particularly at this time when the U.S. merchant marine is beginning to grow, would deprive us of the expertise developed over many years by members who understand the unique problems of the industry, the impact on our economy, and the role of the merchant marine in national security. We believe there is a great need to retain the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee intact, and will urge the Select Committee to recommend doing so. Pension Plan Regulation Staff members of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Labor Committee are continuing to work toward a compromise pension bill. The purpose of pension plan regulation is to establish minimum federal standards for private pension plans. About 35 million people are now covered by such plans in the United States. The SIU plan has been carefully constructed and negotiated to assure that money is available for Seafarers' retirement. The Union wants to be sure that the complicated language of the bills will provide the safeguards needed to protect financially sound plans like that of the SIU. U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals As we reported last month, $18 million was appropriated to be used for repairs to the remaining eight Public Health Service hospitals. A study is now being made in each of the hospitals to determine what repairs need to be made and to set priorities. Saving the hospitals was a great victory; now we would like to see that they are maintained at a level to provide maximum care for seamen. hm'r- Everything seems to be looking up on the Transidaho (Hudson Waterways) as a smiling ship's committee gathered during a payoff after a run from Puerto Rico. From top to bottom are: V. Alvaro, educational director; B. Woturski, chairman; F. Rakas, steward delegate; S. Katehis, deck delegate; A. Derosier, engine delegate. February 1974 Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is die way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 9 k �Senate to Consider Ocean Study Proposal The U.S. Senate will next month con­ sider a proposal for an oce^ study which includes recommendations for a "large, modem merchant marine." The study's sponsor, Sen. Ernest F. HoUings (D-S.C.) says he thinks that despite Congress' efforts in the field during the last 15 years, notably crea­ tion of the National Oceanic and At­ mospheric Administration, "our pos­ ture as a sea power and our economic position in the world do not reflect the concerted effort and the national im­ petus we had hoped for nationally or internationally." Before Congress went home for the holidays last year, 52 U.S. senators sup­ ported Sen. Hollings' resolution to be­ gin a "Senate oceans' study policy." Under the proposal the ^nate Com­ merce Committee would study: • A large, modem merchant marine. • Ocean policy positions which rep­ resent national self-interest in interna­ tional negotiations. • Leadership in ocean technology. • A dynamic ocean research pro­ gram. • Progressive, inteD^nt coastal zone management. • A h^thy, growing fishing Indnstiy. • An ocean business climate whidi encourages indnstry to tap all flie po­ tential resources of the sea. it is expected that progress reports from time to time, with legislative rec­ ommendations, would come from the panel's conferees. The special study panel would con­ sist of members of the Senate Com­ merce Committee, six senators of coastal and Great Lakes' states and two representatives each from the Senate Committees on Armed Services, Appro­ priations, Government Operations, In­ terior, Public Works, Foreign Rela­ tions, Labor and Welfare. Sen. Hollings is of the opinion that the oceans may help to solve some of the U.S.'s pressing problems today, such as the energy crisis, shrinking job market, inflation and raw material shortages. First Pension Check For the Very Last Time SlU Great Lakes members gather for a very special ceremony after winter layup aboard the SS Nicolet (Gartland Steamship) in Bay City, Mich. From the left are: Capt. Werner Buller, Daniel Meyers, Andrew Aspsetter with shovel, Don­ ald Mullins and Duane Witt. Aspsetter got the shovel wrapped in dollar bills from his shipmates as a very special going-away present Dec. 1. After 46 years sailing on the Lakes—29 with the company-—he retired Nov. 30. Andy's home is in Exeland, Wise, where he plans to spend his retirement doing what he loves best—hunting and fishing. Baltimore Ship's Committee Overjoyed at getting his first SlU pension check is Jose Ortiguerra (left) from San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy at the membership meeting last month. Newark Ship's Committee The Ship's Committee on the Baltimore (Sea Land) assembled on deck wheri the ship docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. for a payoff after an intercoastal run. From left to right are: E. Conrad, deck delegate; F. DiCarlo, secretary-reporter; J. Datino, engine delegate; L. McGlone, chairman; R. Rivera, Jr., steward delegate. . 5ve been reported warehouse in Brooklyn, N.Y. followAU members are cautionea not to pay any Union obligations ; to anyone other than a patrcbnan or ether Union-r^ecesentative ^ the proper credentials. J sing recelj^ can be identified as being in the following i to ^24,000 and J-108,001 to The ship's committee on the Newark (Sea Land) gathers below deck for a payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left are: 0. Dammeyer, chairman; N. Reitti. educational director; A. Balkman, deck delegate: A. Silva, steward delegate: P. McAneney, engine delegate. Page 10 lepon Bie Incident to the Seafarers Log �Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson cleans up his work bench after the John Tyler tied up at Port Newark following a long three-month voyage to the Far East. T )i Mifi S.S^ JOHN TYLER (Waternian Steamship Co.) retorned to U.S. after a three-month voyage to the Far East. The 15,000 dwt mariner-type ship crewed op in Mobile for a trip to ports in Manila, Saigon, Taiwan, Pusan, Okinawa, Hong Kong and Japan. The ship, which was buflt in 1952 and originaUy christened the Colony Mariner, was later re-najoied die Og(den Bear when she saded under the flag of the Pacific Far East fleet before by IVatmnan. sf<^ at Phfladdfi^^ While awaiting payoff, Seafarer Marcos Hirr, who sails as fireman-watertender, catches up on devel^ ments affecting his Union and the maritime Indus­ try as reported in the LOG. February 1974 1., die J^>hn Tyler was schednled ici before making a retummn to die Far EastI Part of the reason the John Tyler is known as a "good-feeder" are these members of the steward department. From left are Jimmie Jones, crew pantry; Albert Coala, Jr., crew mess; Rob­ ert Gregory, saloon mess, and Jack Rankin, cook and baker. Seafarer Bobby Brown, a March 1973 graduate of the Lundeberg School, takes another turn on the bitts after the ship tied up. Brown, who comes from Mobile, said: "This was my first long voyage and it was interesting and exciting. I like sailing and feel I fit right in." Page 11 i:. �The following letter is from a member of the National Maritime Union addressed to NMU President Shannon Wall. It appeared in the November, 1973 issue of the NMU Pilot, and describes rather clearly the concern among NMU members about their job security. Also reprinted here are some excerpts from the NMU's Executive Board's actions over the past year, showing the NMU's agreement to a reduction in manning scales on their ships. strongly believe that the short term To President Wall, Sept. 22—Our approach will give the majority a NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS membership at the present time is 346 W. Uth Sf., sense of needed security. gripped by fear. The members on the New York, N.Y. 10011 ships are in fear of losing their jobs We all know that nothing is abso­ Phone; (212) 924-3900 and the ones on the beach are in fear Offices in major port cities lutely perfect, also that nothing is sta­ of not getting one. We all know that , o* AmeiiiCci AFL-CIO tic and all things do change. Change • the NdtiOPc.ll Mcjiitime UncQp , Tne off'Ciai-'cgaf^ o fear is a terrible thing to experience, has to come about within our job especially if you don't know what to structure to match the times. This NOVEMBER, 1973 NUMBER 8 VOLUME XXXVIil do about it. can be accomplished by amending It has reached a point where sides the national shipping rules, thus have begun to form and emotion is eliminating a hate-inciting and costly mounting. Our membership is split referendum. into two factions, the "haves" and disability, death and for other rea­ the "have nots", when it comes to • That when a crew member ac­ I firmly believe that we can meet jobs. Each faction has valid reasons cumulates 90 days of service aboard this challenge and unify our member­ sons. for their passionate and emotional a LASH, container or tanker vessel, ship where it will be fair and amena­ I call this the "share-a-job-plan" outbursts of hate for each other. Tell he shall take his vacation plus a com­ because it would preserve some sem­ ble to all concerned. It will provide a me, how can we survive as a progres­ pulsory 30 days additional to his va­ feeling of security and a feeling of blance of job security and be almost sive organization when there is so cation. personal worth. It will afford a peace like the two-crew proposal, which I much hate within us? • On freighters, after he accumu­ of mind to all—the men on the feel is much better than the sevenIt is a traumatic and a depressing lates 120 days of service, he shall beach, the men on the ships, the month concept because the employ­ experience to sit in the hall sweating take his vacation plus a compulsory harassed port officials and a con­ ment and unemployment gap is too out each job call and knowing that 30 days additional to his vacation. cerned National Office.—Chester E. far apart. It would be a nerve-wrack­ with each tick of the clock one's fam­ (Definitions: Short trip ships— Sliwa, Bk. 37921, SS Gulf deer ing feast and famine structure and I ily finances are going deeper in the less than 3 months duration. Inter­ red and in some cases being humili­ mediate trip ships—more than 3 Excerpts from the NMU's National Office Minutes over the last six months. ated because of forced acceptance of months but less than 6 months. Long welfare or the charity of friends. I trip ships—6 months or more. The know this because I have been in this 3-month basis would be used for cal­ J nredicament. culating vacation and compulsory Now, the man on the ship is sweat­ time off for the intermediate or long the manning scale in the Steward's NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING ing out his pension quarters. He sees Department on the SS Gaines Mill. trip ships.) January 26,1973 The National Office reviewed this re­ all hope of a planned retirement • Initiate a procedure where the 4] MSG to accept the report of Vice quest and unanimously agreed to the dwindle, with the specter of losing his men in the hall must take relief jobs President Barisic regarding the com­ reduction. job security at the same time, and in that port. There is no excuse, when bining of the ratings of Chief Cook and Vice President Bocker reported on sees it perhaps disappear completely Chief Steward on deep-sea vessels. This ratings are available, to have to re­ letter received from U.S. Lines, Inc. is presently being done on certain after years of constant affirmation of quest another port to fill these jobs or requesting reduction in manning scale coastwise vessels. it by our Union's officialdom. You to allow Group 2s to take them. on Challenger I Type Vessels. The Na­ see, I know because I'm here at this A job is a job, whether it is perma­ tional Office reviewed their request and crossroad. nent or relief. It provides the money NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING unanimously agreed to the reduction. I say we can solve this delicate and needed for today's economic exist­ May 10,1973 important problem with an approach ence. When times are tough and the 11] MSG to accept report of Vice NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING which I feel will be fair as is humanly wolf is at the door one cannot be President Strassman on the situation September 11,1973 possible to all concerned. choosy. with Cleveland Tankers Co. pertaining Tn order to speed up shipping and 11] MSG to accept report of Vice to the new chemical tanker 10-man • Group 2s would have to put in President Bocker regarding request manning scale. job opportunities wnere everyone 1,000 days before becoming eligible from Texaco Inc. to reduce the manning will get his fair share of work with­ for Group 1 status. A sliding scale scale in the Steward's Dept. The Na­ out destroying the mental composure would be worked out for eligibility as tional Office reviewed their request and NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING of anyone through fear I propose the the present Group Is are depleted unanimously agreed to the reduction. May 29,1973 following: through attrition such as retirement. 12] MSG to accept report of Vice 15] MSG to approve request for man­ President Bocker on letters received ning scale reduction of the SS Valley from Keystone Shipping Co. to reduce Forge, 6-man Steward Department the manning scale in the Deck & Engine with Steward/Cook combination. Department and Steward's Department. 16] Vice President Bocker reported The National Office reviewed their re­ for the record the manning scale reduc­ quest and unanimously agreed to the tion previously approved for the SS reduction. Barbara Jane and the SS Fort Worth. Pilot •JK Voiie of the membership Nutiouul With plenty of jobs on the board in all departments, Seafarers line up at the shipping counter to throw in for work. Making the hourly call at the NewYork hall is SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey. Shipping remains good in all ports. NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING August 1,1973 10] MSG to accept report of Vice President Bocker regarding two letters received from Keystone Shipping Com­ pany: 1) The Company's intention to purchase the SS Sister Katingo, pro­ vided agreement is reached on reducing the manning scale. The National Office reviewed this request and unanimously agreed to the proposed manning scale. 2) The Company's request to reduce the manning scale in the Steward's Department on the following vessels: SS Mill Spring, SS Monmouth, SS Ft. Fetterman, and SS Chancellorville. The National Office reviewed the request, and unanimously agreed to the pro­ posed manning scales. NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING September 5,1973 4] MSG to accept report of Vice President Bocker regarding request from Keystone Shipping Co. to reduce Page 12 MinutVH r NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING October 1,1973 10] MSG to accept report of Vice President Bocker on Union Oil Com­ pany's plan to automate boilers on the SS David Irwin. The National Office reviewed their request and unanimously agreed to the requested reduction in the Engine Department. Vice President Bocker reported on the request from Lykcs Bros, for reduc­ tion in manning scale on Gulf Andes vessels. The National Office agreed that Vice President Bocker meet with Lykes Bros, to work out necessary details. NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING December 4,1973 7] MSG to accept report of Vice President Bocker on letter received from Marine Transport Lines request­ ing the reduction of the 2nd Pumpman on the Marine Floridian. This brings it 4n line with the two other vessels. Ma­ rine Duval and Marine Texan. The Na­ tional Office agreed to the reduction. Seafarers Log �DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C JANUARY 1-31, 1973 Port Boston . New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Frankfort Chicago Totals .. r .. .. .' 9 26 16 7 26 64 31 73 12 25 12 87 0 4 2 0 5 15 6 1 516 0 14 4 4 6 1 8 10 11 15 2 8 2 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 103 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 15 3 57 6 34 19 3 23 44 21 55 12 30 9 53 0 1 0 1 7 17 1 1 395 3 33 8 14 4 0 10 13 7 46 7 16 6 21 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 194 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 2 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 25 1 13 0 1 3 0 6 5 4 8 2 2 0 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 •. ,. . . ; .. ..; Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston . . .. Piney Point .. Yokohama . . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland . . . Detroit Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 31 8 17 7 4 25 27 9 34 6 14 10 30 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 229 New York . .. . Philadelphia .. Baltimore . ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . . Jacksonville . . San Francisco . Wilmington . . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . . Houston Piney Point . . . Yokohama . . . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland . . . . Detroit Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts 2 8 13 1 391 0 4 1 2 180 0 10 0 0 25 1 28 6 6 9 3 13 29 13 30 13 11 4 31 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 202 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 2 2 0 4 1 0 2 30 0 55 7 25 8 1 9 52 17 22 4 14 7 57 0 2 Ml 3 1 0 284 1 53 11 7 3 1 3 15 9 45 7 10 2 42 4 2 — — 1 0 0 216 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 6 — — — 1 0 1 24 2 104 12 47 22 6 49 99 28 97 12 32 27 89 0 0 2 3 9 19 1 2 665 4 56 7 20 11 1 19 31 13 54 8 19 6 41 0 2 0 0 0 4 1 1 299 2 9 1 0 2 1 0 12 4 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 1 3 0 2 1 53 0 36 4 13 3 3 0 33 3 32 4 13 14 35 0 0 1 39 1 3 3 0 2 17 4 34 -t 8 5 19 38 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 3 1 59 11 28 15 3 56 72 23 73 10 12 16 71 0 2 0 1 1 5 1 0 467 2 12 2 2 7 0 2 9 9 24 4 5 1 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 97 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 M. .M — Ml 7 1 201 0 0 176 0 0 19 4 46 12 30 12 3 18 58 10 42 12 17 17 34 0 0 1 2 12 28 11 3 376 2,449 3 111 26 38 28 4 50 89 39 92 18 21 33 74 0 9 2 3 1 9 2 1 658 1,256 11 59 0 20 12 1 1 38 6 8 2 2 4 88 0 2 7 3 15 28 2 6 319 409 2 30 3 13 8 1 8 37 5 30 4 10 3 21 0 0 0 2 3 21 10 , 1 212 1,352 3 88 8 27 10 2 8 43 24 70 15 12 17 60 46 2 1 1 0 11 1 0 449 799 5 36 0 7 3 1 0 10 3 5 1 3 3 29 .0 10 1 1 3 17 0 1 139 182 876 572 M By looking at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can dearly see the true strength of their Job security. These nambers show tbat SIU merabefs can feel confident tbat jobs will be available for tbem to fill. Puring tbe period of Jan. 1-31, 4974, of tbe 1,516 jobs snipped, 876 were filled by Class A" Seniority fuH book members. Therefore, tbere were 648 j^nnanent jobs available to Class "A" Seniority full book members not taken by them. February 1974 The SlU-manned crude carrier Man­ hattan is just one of 51 SlU-contracted vessels presently plying interna­ tional waters on the Russian grain/ oil run. The SIU's Washington staff was instrumental in mustering Con­ gressional support to insure a third of the ships carrying grain to Russia would be American-flag vessels. Continued donations to SPAD make legislation like this possible; thereby insuring long-term job security for entire SIU membership. The Man­ hattan, operated by Hudson Water­ ways, made a bistorie crossing of tbe Northwest Passage to Alaska nearly three years ago. ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston Ml 7 157 14 57 24 10 57 120 61 143 26 44 24 144 0 4 4 3 19 20 4 3 941 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York . . . Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington . . DECK DEPARTMENT 4 3 0 72 28 5 17 5 0 18 0 8 8 4 0 5 2 0 16 4 0 64 12 1 11 6 0 35 0 42 0 10 10 1 14 10 1 3 8 33 3 74 0 9 0 4 4 1 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT Fort Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Frankfort Chicago Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Manhattan— 1 of 51 Ships On Grain Run Politics Is ^ • '•9!l Page 13 �ASHORE Port Elizabeth, NJ. A new service by Sea-Land's SL-7 containerships and relay vessels is now in operation between the ports of Jacksonville, Fla., and Charleston, S.C., and Ae ports of North Europe. Also Sea-Land Service has reported expansion of its intermodal container cargo fleet to several inland ports in Mexico with con­ tainerships to and from the port of Houston, Tex. Washington, D.C. The National Maritime Council, which operates under the auspices of the Federal Maritime Administration, sponsored a Shipper Forum in Phoenix, Ariz, on Jan. 30. On Feb. 13 a NMC Unity Dinner was given in San Antonio, Tex., and a Shipper Adviser Award Luncheon was given in Chicago, 111. on Feb. 14. San Francisco Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Howard Casey addressed the port's U.S. Propeller Club luncheon Jan. 23 and spoke on "The Maritime Industry and Energy." Detroit Newly launched, SlU-contracted Charles E. Wilson and Roger M. Kyes (both American Steamship) and the William R. Roesch and Paul Thayer (Kinsman Marine) were hit last month by the "critical" fuel shortage on the Great Lakes. On the average a Lakes vessel can carry 495 tons of cargo one mile for each gallon of fuel consumed which is considerably much less fuel than trucks and aircraft use. Superior-Duluth Construction of a $25-million loading facility for low sulphur coal at Super­ ior, Wise, is scheduled for an April or May start. The pier will be built on 225 acres bounded by the waterfront and Winter St. between Corning Ave. and the old East Dock. Baltimore This port handled an all time record of 36 million tons of foreign cargo last year. It's an increase of almost 4.5 million tons over the 31.5 million tons handled here in 1972. The previous high was set in 1957 when 32 million tons were handled. Imports in 1973 amounted to 26 million tons and exports were 10 million tons. New York Ships on the high seas carrying cargo in and out of this port accounted for a record first six months last year with a total of 38,889,079 tons. St. Louis Port Agent Leroy Jones is at home on crutches after leaving the hospital last month. He was injured November when a car crashed through the front window of the Union hall. The wife of an IBU member hurt in the same crash, Mrs. Ronald Hicks, also left the hospital. Completion and ratification of a contract with the Notre Dame Fleeting Service here was reported late last month. Boston Seafarer Walter Schlecht has been released from the Brighton Marine USPHS hospital here following recovery from a heart attack. New Orleans Greater New Orleans' AFL-CIO has unanimously reelected to its Executive Board for another year Lindsey J. Williams, who is an SIU vice president and C. J. "Buck" Stephens, who is SIU port agent in New Orleans. Port Newark-Elizabeth, N.J. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has budgeted $28 million this year for the completion of container berths, wh^ construction and upland area development at the complex here. Mobile 'This port moved over 2.5 million tons of waterborne cargo during October of 1973, making a 10-month total last year of almost 24.3 million tons. Page 14 Bill Seldenstricker on duty in the galley aboard the frelghtship Penn Mar. Seafarer Bill Seldenstricker: An Expert Baker at SeaA Horseman Ashore Besides being an expert baker, and an ex-steward department instructor at the Harry Lundeberg School, Seafarer Bill Seidenstricker is also a very good horseman. BiU is the proud owner of two im­ pressive thoroughbred show horses, a flaxen maned palomino and a 1,500pound Vermont-bred Morgan. Along with his 13-year old son Jimmy, the Baltimore-born Seafarer competes in local Maryland rodeoes in show-riding events. Bill reluctantly admits, though, that his young teenage son, who has already won several first place rodeo ribbons —Bill is still looking for his first—^is a much better rider than he—but offers the excuse that his son gets in a lot more practice hours. Bill's eight-year old daughter Tammy is also very interested in horseback riding and is presently taking jumping lessons. Oddly enough, his seven-year old daughter Vicki finds little interest in horses—but in the athletic tradition of the Seidenstricker family, young Vicki wants to be a dancer. Not to be denied. Bill's wife Cecelia is also very athletically inclined but prefers to keep her two feet on the ground in such sports as bowling and tennis. During his nearly three years, 197073, as instructor at Piney Point, the 36-year old Seafarer found more than just a job—he found a home. Bill moved his family to Piney Point shortly after taking the steward depart­ ment position at the Lundeberg School, and now makes his permanent home there. His skills as a baker are extensive. Captain C. W. Spear remarked that while Bill was in his employ aboard the Robin Trent in 1967, "he displayed a high degree of professional ability in food planning and preparation, and has been graded excellent in galley man­ agement and sanitation." Captain Dennis Mitchell of the American Victory said that Bill "kept all of us, officers and crew, happy with the variety of his delicious cakes and pastry, the taste and appearance of which were reflecting his pleasure and effort to perform his duties to the satis­ faction of all." Bill is presently sailing as baker aboard the Penn Mar. The 10-year SIU veteran says that he misses the Lundeberg School very much and enjoyed working with his fellow staff members. He found that instructing the HLS trainees was most rewarding. "I learned a lot about the younger generation from my experiences at the School," recalls Bill, "and I'm sure it will be an important aid in my relation­ ship with my own son when he is a little older." Bill stresses the need for education and upgrading for all Seafarers. "The facilities at the Point are outstanding," he said. Bill's plans for the future include purchasing a sizable piece of property in Piney Point and—what else—rais­ ing horses. Texas City Tankers Pay Due Listed below are Seafarers hav­ ing unclaimed wages from Texas City Tankers as of Jan. 1, 1974. Name Fanoli, J. Williams, J. SSNo. 056-18-5415 563-10-8472 For the back pay due, write to Frank Greathouse, chief marine accountant, Texas City Tankers Corp., P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, Tex. 77590 or call 713-9454451. Seafarers Log �Pitched Against the Old 'Satchel' 1 AT SEA Seafarer Prince Baker'Pa(i)ge' One Sfory Literally thousands of people can probably recall that they personally sat in the grandstands and witnessed the. great Satchel Paige put down batter after batter on the way to another of his scores of victories in the old Negro leagues. But only a relative few can say they actually played against him—and even fewer can brag they beat him in a pitch­ ing duel. Prince Baker, an SIU member for nearly 30 years, has done all three. Prince was bom in 1917 in Little Rock, Ark. but as a very young lad his family moved to Chattanooga, Tenn. where he spent his boyhood days—and where he learned to play baseball, "the hard way," There were no organized Little Leagues in those days and the baseball "fields" the kicfe played on were nothing more than empty, sandy lots heavily sprinkled with various sized pebbles and rocks. Baseball gloves, for those who owned one, were the three-fingered kind with no webbing or padding, and if you caught a hard shot "it hurt." Bases were usually either large stones or paper bags held in place by just about any heavy object—and the most feared hit ball was not a screaming line drive up the alley in left or right, but a hard hit ground ball that might skip off a roclc in any number of direc­ tions and go for a home mn. Of course the scores of these games could go "pretty high", and it was not unusual for each team to cross home plate 20 or 30 times. Prince moved to Baltimore, Md. at the age of 17 where he first saw Satchel Paige pitch. He remembers paying 15 cents for a grandstand seat. He won a starting pitcher's berth with the Baltimore Giants, an industrial company-sponsored team. "I got no pay for playing baseball, but I did have a job with the company," recalls Prince. He pitched against Paige on three different occasions, losing the first two times and finally winning the third. When asked how he managed to beat SS Delta Sud With the completion of the SS Delta Sud's (Delta Steamship) maiden voyage to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last month. Delta has rounded out its LASH fleet. The company's other LASH vessels are the Delta Norte, which has completed her third voyage to South America, and the Delta Mar, which finished her fourth trip in New Orleans. SS Befhtex Seafarer Carl Moore aboard this ship wants to thank his old shipmates on the Arizpa for the "tarpaulin muster" collected for his hospitalized wife in October. Also he extends special thanks to L. N. Lanier of the Arizpa for gathering up his things and to Capt. Robert Harvy and the other officers. Brother Moore wrote further, "It is a wonderful feeling to know your brother members are standing by you in time of need." He wishes good sailing in the future to his brothers of the sea. SS Overseas Valdez On her way from Ceylon to a payoff in Norfolk recently, the ship's crew spent $40 from the ship's fund to buy the captain a going-away gift. The skipper thanked the Seafarers saying he'd like to have the chance to sail with them again. SS Tampa Seafarer Prince Baker. - the great Satchel Paige, Brother Baker jokingly replied, "that day I threw inshoots and outshoots up and down— gliders and sliders all around." Prince played for several years but retired at an early age for a sailing ca­ reer because "there was no future in baseball for me then, and very little pay." Seafarer Baker began sailing with the SIU as a messman in 1945, and since then has worked his way up to chief steward. "Old timers" remember Prince as a Union organizer during the early struggles of the SIU. The 56-year old Seafarer has accum­ ulated over 20 years seatime in his ca­ reer and has sailed through three wars —World War H with the Navy, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars with the merchant marine. Brother Baker's most recent ship is the Bethflor, but for the past few weeks he has been sidelined with minor ail­ ments. When asked if he planned to re­ tire he answered with a definite "No— I'm gonna stay in there pitching." 5 * Change or Address Or New Subscriber your mailing list. (Frint In/ormaltan) • NAME ADDRESS STATE. A4/y Falcon Duchess Bosun Fred Olsen, who recently completed the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram, reports that the Falcon tanker was enroute to Subic Bay on New Year's Eve and all was going well. He reported that Seafarer Ed LaRoda, ship's educa­ tional director, led a good discussion on the SlUPension Plan at the last ship's meeting. He compared it with other maritime unions and explained why ours is sound and up-to-date. SS Portland Seafarer Vagn Nielsen, bosun on the Portland (Sea-Land), got off the ship in Baltimore to attend the February Bosuns Recertification Program in Piney Point. Christmas and New Year'-s at sea were made a little merrier thanks to Chief Steward William Underwood and his crew who prepared special menues for the holidays. Helping out was Seafarer Steve Bigelow who graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in Nov., 1973 and is sailing as crew mess. SS Columbia Sailing through the Panama Canal last month, the freightship Columbia (United States Steel) completed a coastwise run from the company's Pittsburgh, Calif, steel mill dock carrying steel to its plant at Morrisville, Pa. SS Transsuperior The tanker Transsuperior (Hudson Waterways) had a 49-day payoff when it docked at Carteret, N.J. on Jan. 31. The ship encountered very bad weather on the trip back from Rotterdam. During one storm, the crew reported, there were 40-50 foot seas. There were no accidents however, and Acting Bosun Vasco Tobey said that the crew handled the ship very well during the storms. SS Ultramar Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on CITY Two graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School are on the Tampa which paid off Jan. 29 at Port Elizabeth, N.J. after a month-long coastwise run. Oiler Robert M. Diaz and OS Larry Utterback both had high praise for their fellow crewmembers aboard the Tampa. ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. .Sec. # / TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of ^dress, please give your former address below or send mailtag label from last issue received. The recently latmched oil, ore, bulk carrier, the Ultramar (Aries Marine) left the Gulf late last month carrying 63,500 tons of grain to Europe. SS Delta Uruguay On a recent voyage to South America, the Delta Uruguay departed from her usual run there to dock at Puerto Madryn, Argentina, 800 miles south of Buenos Aires. She discharged the antenna for an Omega Navigation System, a 700-ton structure to be installed 30 kilometres south of the deepwater port along National Highway 3. While the vessel was in port the local Radio Puerto Madym station gave a live broadcast with interviews about the ship and Sea­ farers right on the ship's gangway. SS Brooklyn The Brooklyn (Sea-Land) had a 28 day-payoff when it docked at Port Eliza­ beth, NJ., on Feb. 7 after a coastwise run. The SIU crew reported a very good trip, with beautiful, warm weather along the Gulf which abruptly changed as they approached the Eastern Seaboard. ADDRESS CFTY ................ Februaiy 1974 STATE ZIP. Page 15 �''-i Houston Columbia : •f •• / f—•' . f r::. 'irf t;- The ship's committee aboard the 504-foot long containership Houston (SeaLand) gather for a photo at a recent payoff at the Sea-Land docks In Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are, from the left: Julio FIgueroa, steward delegate; An­ derson Johns, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Don Hicks, ship's chairman; Robert Scotti ,engine delegate, and Thomas Williams, secretary-reporter. The Houston is capable of carrying 332 containers with additional capacity for 63 temperature controlled containers. Arizpo A ''t •- The freightship Columbia, operated by Ogden Sea Transport, paid off Jan. 16 at Stapleton Anchorage off Staten Island, N.Y. The ship's committee are, from left: Ed Williams, engine dele­ gate; Clyde Lanier, .secretary-reporter; Ski Gribben, ship's chair­ man; Robert Adams, steward delegate, and Clem Barstow, deck delegate. The Columbia had just returned from a grain run to India and Capetown, South Africa. American Victory The 449-foot long containership Arizpa visited the port of Boston on Feb. 4 as part of her usual coastwise run. The ship's committee aboard the Arizpa are, seated front; Ronald Hoffman, (left) engine delegate, and Daniel Gatewood,' ship's chairman. Seated rear, from the left are: Ed Haber, steward delegate; William Seltzer, secretary-reporter, and Walter Gustavson, deck delegate. The Arizpa was converted for container carriage in 1965 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, Tex. Tempo The SlU-manned C-2 tanker American Victory, after another Far Eastern run, paid off in Wilmington, Calif, on Feb. 4. The ship's committee noted that "it was a good voyage," and that the crew was looking forward to the next. The committee members are from the left: C. L. Owens, engine delegate, L. J. McCuen, stew­ ard delegate; M. West, deck delegate, and H; Lancaster, educa­ tional director. HJ^EMBERSHIP PARTIGIEA? •L'X TION »nil understandkig iin TION and tfw ^ problems we face—^fbese are the reasons for the importance of SHi Sh^ Committees. Throagh the committees and by attendance weekly meetings at sea aboard att « SIU ships, members ^n participate' to the affairs of their Union as meantogfiilly as they can ashore. SIU Ships' Committees were established by membership action to; Jfuly, 1969 to meet the need 6f keepis^ ing our membership fnUy informed. JflMg' were developed to provide our R IneiBibers at sea with ian insight and imderstanding of the jproblems con­ fronting both oor Unl(^ and the mar­ itime industry, and to inform toem of ^ programs being developed to problems. , -^4 i!acli . Cmatohtee aboard every Snj ve^ cons^^sto toeisb^n; secretsiy-repoftcr is the toe edncatioii director who Columbia The committee aboard the U.S. Steel operated bulk carrier Columbia gather topside for a photo at the ship's most recent payoff in l\/lorrisville. Pa. They are, from the left: William Slayton, engine delegate; fyielano Sarsona, secretary-reporter; James Rogers, deck delegate; Joe PuglisI, ship's chairman, and Frank Nestor, educational director. The Columbia is on an intercoastal run. ^m «ichW the thm paitments. It Is the responsihiltty of Ihe^ip's dhainnan to cail meetings every Sun-. ttoy while the ship sea and encourage all unUcen^ crewmmn'^ hers to attend the meeilngs. It Is also his respoitsibility to ie^d discossions concerning Union pro| :rams, policies •.told problems. :• Articles in the Seafe rers Log are a rich source to serve a springboards far these discussions. 1 he Presidents ^ Report, Headquarters Notes, Legis­ lative Report and artk les relating to v ition in Washin:;ton affecting {ifiir Union and our job security can fonnd In the LOG. , The ship's sccretar|'-repoiTter lihe responsibility of keeping in touch| i^j<nhh headquarters by toall and The committee aboard the U.S. Steel operated bulk carrier Co_ on to the crew ara Seatrain Carolma The SlU-manned Seatrain Carolina paid off in the port of Norfolk on Feb. 8. The ship's committee unanimously agreed that the Seatrain Carolina had an "excellent crew." The committee members are, from the left; Orvillia Payne, secretary-reporter; Enos E. Allen, ship's chairman; Harold Unglert, educa­ tional director; Jack Wong, steward delegate; Richard Mason, deck delegate, and Oswald Gallop, engind delegate. Sea-Land Resource Transonelda The education direi^r is chained ydth the res|H>nsifoiii^ matotototog ill library of Union Jil^iinational toct the SIU 'totoe-'-' Thetis lumbia gather topside for a photo at the ship's most recent payoff in Morrisville, Pa. They are, from the left: William Slayton, engine delegate; Melano Sarsona, secretary-reporter; James Rogers, deck delegate; Joe PuglisI, ship's chairman, and Frank Nestor, educational director. The Columbia Is on an Intercoastal run. Transsuperior The ship's committee aboard the containership Sea-Land Resource take a break in the ship's air conditioned messroom at a Jan. 29 payoff in the port of San Francisco. They are from the left: James Lomax, secretary-reporter; Phil­ lip Pron, steward delegate; Ronnie Lanier, engine delegate; Ronald Craine, deck delegate, and Recertified Bosun Richard Christenberry, ship's chairman. The Sea-Land Resource is on the Far East run with several of her sisterships from the SL-7 fleet. Portland , of handSng memben' beeto in toeir departments nnd of woiridng witli the ship's chalinBian to "I ^ settoftnyg ^ pay-ofit ; whenem possible. Ciewmembers Imve biUty of bringtog their beefs to the at­ tention of their department.del^ate and ^ip's chairinan. Boardia^ SIU patrolmen will rmly discuss beeto which have been taken to the dele­ gate or ship's chairman. Dnitog the shipboatel meeting, every member has both the right and fV, ! t r^qp^ntsibtote to partic|p|te to Participants in the January class of the Bosuns Recertification Program and the A-Seniority Program accompanied SlU patrolmen on a trip to the water­ front and joined the ship's committee aboard the Tampa (Sea-Land) for a photo at the Tampa's most recent payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The Recertified Bosuns are Al Oramaner, far left, and Frank Teti, second from right. The Tampa's committee are, from the left: Bill Butts, ship's chairman; Boland Hoff­ man, deck delegate; Armando Ortega, steward delegate, and Esteban Cruz, secretary-reporter. David Gower, A-Seniority upgrader. is standing far right! Page 16 At a Feb. 2 payoff in the West Coast port of Wilmington, Calif., the ship's committee aboard the SlU-contracted tanker Thetis took time out for a photo before embarking on another voyage. Stand­ ing from the left are: W. Trawick, deck delegate;J. Tucker, edu­ cational director, and C. C. Williams, steward delegate. Seated from the left are: G. Durham, ship's chairman; M. Longfellow, secretary-reporter, and E. Cox, engine delegate. Usual run for the Thetis is Russia. discussions and to become better Infoimed about our Union and our in­ dustry. An infotmed membership is the strength of our Union—and tiie Committee members aboard the tanker Transsuperior take care of some union matters at the ship's last payoff at the Gatex Oil docks in Carteret, N.J. They are, from the left: Arthur Witherington, engine delegate; VascoTobey, ship's chairman; William Costa, steward delegate; Henry Durham, secretary-reporter, along with SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski. The Transsuperior is on the North European run. The ship's committee aboard the 497-foot long containership Portland con­ duct business with SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski at the ship's most recent payoff at the Sea-Land docks In Port Elizabeth, N.J. The committee members are, clockwise, from the left: George Doest, engine delegate; Juan Ayella, deck delegate; Alan Lewis, ship's chairman; Bernard Shapiro, steward dele­ gate, and William Underwood, secretary-reporter. Page 17 �t! Xh Thanks for Support House Committee Must Stay 'i t \' The House of Representatives Select Committee on Committees, chaired by Congressman Richard Boiling of Kansas City, Mo., recently released a report rec­ ommending tentative changes in the com­ mittee system of the House. Implementation of these proposals would eliminate the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee along with two other House committees. The many important duties of the 36man Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which meets once each week to discuss problems facing the maritime industry, would be dispersed among seven other House committees concerned with a variety of matters, such as, truck­ ing, rails, mass transit and highways. ilie SIU is convinced that such a move could have serious effects on the progress presently being made in the U.S. mari­ time industry. Tlie SIU will fight such a House reor­ ganization with all available resources. Joining our fight for preservation of the Committee are many of the nation's environmental and conservation groups I A I % it i A t'" / More and more, the key to job success and'security in our nation's industries is vocational training and education—and the maritime industry is no exception. Since the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, American shipyards have received contracts for upwards of 90 ships— and the majority of these are vessels of the highly technical automated type, equipped with vastly different machinery. To safely and etticiently man these modem vessels, new skills are required on the part of our members—and in view of this—the black gang rating of QMED is becoming more and more essential every day. To insure that we will always have a Page 18 USPHS Meittcal Director ^ Boston, whose interests are also well served by the Committee. Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan, ehairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee, said, after hearing the Select Committee's proposals, "I'll fight it to the death," SIU President Paul Hall, on informing the Select Committee of the Union's po­ sition, stated that dissolution of the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee "and spreading its various areas of re­ sponsibility over a number of House Committees will be extremely harm­ ful . . ." Over the years, the veteran members of this Committee have acquired a unique knowledge and insight into the specific problems facing the maritime in­ dustry, and the importance of a strong merchant marine for economic and na­ tional security reasons. To spread the Committee's work among other committees, would force maritime interests into a back seat in vital legislative areas. QMED-An Essential Rating X For several years now, the Department of Health, Educa­ tion and Welfare has been trying to close all USPHS hospitals. During that time our friends and beneficiaries have been sup­ porting us in our efforts to remain open. Your Union has been tireless in the U.S. Congress for our cause. As a direct result of this active support, we will remain open by virtue of Congressional mandate—and in addition, plans are underway to upgrade our facilities. All our specialty clin­ ics are being strengthened and we will shortly be able to provide a Pediatric Clinic. We feel confident ffiat we can again provide our patients with the best in modem medical care. I am delighted with this change in our situation, and may I take this opportunity to thank you for your help and support tiu-ough a difficult lame. Sincerdy, sufficient number of qualified QMED's to meet commitments to our contracted companies, the SIU instituted a QMED upgrading program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Since the inception of the program in June, 1972, 175 Seafarers have received their QMED.ratings—151 of these in 1973 alone. So far this year, 14 Seafarers have re­ ceived the rating and 35 additional Sea­ farers are presently enrolled in the pro­ gram. We must continue to increase our par­ ticipation in this program—and all eli­ gible black gang members are strongly urged to take part in the course. Care of , . ;iU A. 1 am very grateful for being a member of such a Imej j iuhioh with a Welfare Plan that can't be beat for takihig care ^ of its members. 1 want every member to know how great^^^'^ it is to be taken care of when you become disabled ojr retireMy very best r^rds to the union. RespecthiOy yoora, Ueoige K. Marioiiiieaiix < A Backin Touch V About three months ago, I wrote a letter to the Union re- ' questing assistance in locating my brother, Seafarer Roger P. Coleman. Thanks to the ad mn in the Personals section of the LOG, we are back ill touch after six years. It was a wonderful Christmas present. keenly, ]ame.G.Colehiiin Annandaie, Va« . < : Vol«w» XXXVi. N«. 3 Offttiiai Pubtication of th« Stftfarers tntematlonal Union of fiforth Amsrica. Atlantic, QuU, Ukes and Inland Watert District. AJFCrClO % Seard2 ; ^aui Halt, Ares/cten^ • . Cal Tanner, Bxecutlve ^ics-Pmident 2> Earl Shepard, V/cs-Prts/dsnl AIOO OiOforcio, Secrefa/y-treasuce/- tindsey WtlKams. V/co-PrasWonf Frank Drozak, Viee-Pfesident Paul Oroz'ak, Ihibiishrld monthly by Saafareni lnteiWatidn^ Atlantic, 6«lf, takaa and inland Watata Olttrlct, AFL-CIO 6/5 Fourth Avonua^, Brooittyn. N.V, ^2. tlal, 499-6600. Sacond class jKistaf• pakt it?BrodklyiV NV. Seafarers Log < �Brooklyn Ship's Commiffee FINA 'CIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Committee members of the contalnership Brooklyn gather for a photo In the crew messroom at the ship's last payoff In Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are, from the left; F. Carmlchael, steward delegate; Nicholas Bechllvamis, ship's chairman; Andy PIckur, deck delegate, and Ola Stornes, educational director. The Brooklyn carries 360 containers. Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Lack of Vital information Delays Welfare Payments There is nothing mofe discouraging to the members or frustrating to the SIU Welfare and Pension Department when welfare, pension or death benefit pay­ ments are not processed and paid promptly. In many cases this causes hardships not only to the member, but to his family when he is at sea. Last month, there were 291 SIU wel­ fare and pension claims received at Union headquarters which could not be processed because they lacked some in­ formation necessary for trustee ap­ proval. In most cases, either doctor or hospi­ tal bills were not included with the claim forms. Other documents which are fre­ quently missing are: notarized death certificates, birth certificates, marriage licenses. Medicare statements, certified funeral bills, discharges, and income tax returns when proof of support of [.adopted or step-children is required.' Other information which is often not [included and which delays processing of i claims are the doctor's social security I number or the hospital's identification ! number. When a welfare, pension or death I benefit claim is received without all nec[ essary documents and information, the Welfare and Pension Department will write to the member or his dependent three times requesting the document or information. If the information is not supplied after the third letter, the claim SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; is filed pending further communication from the member. One way that members can help to speed up the processing of dependent claims while they are at sea is to leave a claim form—with the front page filled out with all necessary information—at home together with copies of all dis­ charges for the previous and current year, and the name of the ship they are currently aboard. The member should also instruct his wife or other eligible dependent on the necessary documents, such as bills, and other information they must have when sending the claim into the SIU Welfare Department. The member should also show his dependents how to fill out the claim form completely. The SIU Welfare and Pension De­ partment makes every effort to process all claims promptly and urges Seafarers to cooperate by taking the time to make certain that their claim forms are filled out properly and that all necessary doc­ uments are included. Members or their dependents who require assistance in filling out claim forms should go to the nearest Union hall. Seafarers can also obtain a copy of "SIU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Benefits for Seafarers" from any Union hall or by writing to: Seafarers Welfare & Pension Department, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIEIS. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member IS required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Faui Haii at headquarters by certified maii, return receipt requested. McLean Committee The following activO members and pmiohem ha^b had Ji^lid they failed to supply complete Information when liUng their claims. Please contact Tom Crantord at (212) 499-6600. Name ; Soc, Sec. No. R. Sherman 504-24-7000 R.Biay 229-62-7351 J. Rose t 018-22.0353 274-32-1039 C. WiUiams E.Mann 231-01.3903 W.Autry 416-30-0527 J. Raymond (Pensioner) 065-05-9500 H.Lindsey 567-64-0366 ard .431-50-6368 B. Gardoza 094-12-8394 J.Moran 428-24-8508 437-60-2868 J.Moore 086-50-8629 E.Reid 212-46-1398 E. Ervin 'V February 1974 District \ UIW T;:;. A&G UIW IBU A&G A&G IBU IBU A&G A&G ! - The Sea-Land McLean, following another smooth European run, paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Feb. 4. Committee members aboard the McLean are, standing from the left; 0. Ayala, steward delegate; Luis Perez, deck delegate,' and R. Sadowski, secretary-reporter. Seated is John Hunter, ship's chairman. Page 19 �\ \ Seafarer ^ngelundKnew The Sea Would Be His Life Looking back, Seafarer Qayton Engelund believes that it was inevitable that he would make the sea his life and career. As he reminisced about his boy­ hood, growing up on a farm in rural Wisconsin and later working as a lum­ berjack in the hardwood forests of Wis­ consin and Minnesota, he said, "I guess I always had it in the back of my mind that one day I would go to sea." Seafarer Engelund, who now sails as bosun and able-seaman, was born in Phelps, Wise, after his parents migrated to this Scandinavian farming commu­ nity from Norway. At the age of 17, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Navy and saw action in both the Atlantic and Pacific war areas. During the Normandy invasion. Seafarer En­ gelund was aboard the destroyer USS Manley when she was hit by shore bat­ teries and sunk. He was among only 15 who survived and were picked up by a nearby escort vessel. For 11 years after receiving an hon­ orable discharge from the Navy, he worked as a laborer and truck driver, but in 1956, as he put it, "I finally made up my mind to go to sea." He joined the SIU that year in the port of Wilmington and has been an active Union member even since, serv­ ing many times as ship's chairman and deck delegate. In 1965 he took part in the SIU's support of the New York City welfare workers strike. Seafarer Engelund is a professional seaman who spends eight to ten months at sea and then visits his father, Clar­ ence, who is now living in Reno, Nev. He says he plans to continue sailing as long as he is able, and he has now ap­ plied for the Bosuns Recertification Program. Seafarer Engelund recently com­ pleted a three-month trip aboard the National Defender (Vantage Shipping) sailing as AB. The ship paid off in Paulsboro, N.J. after a voyage to Russia and Libya. Personals Daniel O'Rourke Please contact your father as soon as possible at 29 Firscraig, Cantril Farm, Liverpool 28, England. Kenneth C. Adams Pleast contact your wife, Mary, as soon as possible at 15101 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonville, Md. 20730. William B. Scott, Jr. Contact your father as soon as pos­ sible at 5917 Cable Ave., Camp Springs, Md. 20023. William R. Dawson Please contact Marvin Dawson, Jr. as soon as possible at P.O. Box 322, Mayo, Md. 21106. R. Groben, Jr. Your father wishes that you contact him as soon as possible at 521 Sunset Way, Juno Beach, Fla. 33408. William Sidney Brown Please contact Mrs. Helen Cooper at P.O. Box 323, Abita Springs, La. 70720. Charles Klawitter Contact the Veterans Administration Regional OflSce as soon as possible at Sixth & Lenora Building, Seattle, Wash. 98121. Kenneth Nelson Davis Please contact your brother-in-law, Wilbur M. Shavender as soon as possi­ ble at 5416 Brinkwood Ct., Richmond, Va. 23224. Vincent Vanzenella Please contact Mrs. T. Vanzenella as soon as possible at 156 Somers St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11233. Arnold Purgvee Please contact your wife at Box 14, Beatty, Nev. 89003. Cecil Osborne Please contact your wife, Constance, as soon as possible at 4371 6th St., Ecoise, Mich. 48229. Lionel Duncan Please contact your mother as soon as possible by calling 366-4484. Mack Bolan Your friend, Dan Gifford, wishes you to contact him whenever possible c/o 2011 Dauphine #3, New Orleans, La. 70116. Howard Crenshaw Please contact Ms. D. Sanchez as soon as possible at 18th St. #1348, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico 00920. Jack Kingsley Please contact W. M. Wallace con­ cerning your tape equipment at 112 Simpson Ave., Daytona Beach, Fla. 32018, or call 904-767-1940. Luis Lopez Cruz It is very important that you contact your sister Rosa immediately. Her phone number is: 492-5724. Tony Escoto Contact your brother, Salvador, as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., Harahan, La. 70123, or call 737-0910. Tallulah Ship's Committee The Ship's Committee of the USNS Tallulah assembled Feb. 8 below deck at Sun Oil Dock, Marcus Hook, Penn. In the back row from left are: 0. Rich, ship's secretary-reporter; K. Gahagan, ship's chairman; R. Carter, deck delegate; T. Jones, educational director. In front is R. Mahlich, engine dele­ gate. The Tallulah is one of 13 tankers under charter from the Navy-to SIUcontracted Hudson Waterways. Page 20 Seafarer Clayton Engelund, right, talks about the Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram with 'Chris' Christenberry, who graduated from the program, during a payoff of the National Defender. Seafarer Engelund sails as bosun and AB and has also applied for the Recertification Program. SL-7s Smash Speed Records The SlU-manned ships of Sea-Land's SL-7 fleet have broken all existing trans­ atlantic and transpacific speed records for cargo ships since they came into serv­ ice a year ago. These ships are now the fastest cargo vessels afloat. Below is a chart outlining dates, times and speeds of these new records. Average Distance (Knots) (Nautical Arrival MUes) Speed Time To From Date Vessel Oct. 6, SEA-LAND 3,210 1972 Bishop Rock Ambrose Light 4 days, 17 hrs, 17 min. 31.07 GALLOWAY Oct. 14, SEA-LAND 2,879 4 days, 13 hrs, 17 min. 26.37 1972 Ambrose Light Bishop Rock GALLOWAY 3 days, 21 hrs, 5 min. 3,045 32.71 May 4. Bishop Rock Ambrose Light (20 hrs, 12 min. off SEA-LAND GALLOWAY'S 1973 McLEAN record) SEA-LAND McLEAN SEA-LAND COMMERCE SEA-LAND COMMERCE SEA-LAND COMMERCE SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND TRADE May 8, 1973 Ambrose Light Seattle May 27, (Race Rock, 1973 B.C.) Yokohama June 10, (Nojima1973 zaki) Yokohama July 6, (Nojima1973 zaki) Oakland July 11, (SanFrancisco 1973 Pilot Station) Yokohama July 20, (Nojima1973 zaki) July 29, 1973 Ambrose Light Aug. 20, 1973 Bishop Rock Aug. 24, 1973 Yokohama 3,053 3 days, 20 hrs, 30 min. 33.005 S days, 23 hrs, 30 min. (36 hrs. off previous 30.82 record) S days, 9 hrs. (2 days, 32.62 1 hr, 54 min. off previous record) 6 days, 1 hr, 30 min. (1 day, 11 hrs, 12 min. 33.26 off previous record) 6 days, 37 min. (1 day, 23 hrs, 23 min. 31.16 Yokohama off previous record) 5 days, 20 hrs, 34 min. Oakland (SanFrancisco (1 day, 18 hrs, 36 min. 32.34 Pilot Station) off previous record) 3 days, 18 hrs, 2 min. 33.21 Bishop Rock 3 days, 14 hrs, Ambrose Light 54 min. 33.54 2,912 Seattle 4,126 Bishop Rock Kobe (Shionomisaki) Seattle (Race Rock, B.C.) Long Beach (Ft. Fermin) 5 days, 6 hrs. 32.75 4,424 4,208 4,840 4,507 4,546 2,952 missing or stolen from the warehouse in Brooklyn, N.Y; foliow* Ing delivery by the printer. AU members are cautioned not to pay any Union obligations |o anyone other than a patrolman or other Union representative jcmrying the pr<^ Missing receipts can be identified as being in the following series of numbers: J-21,001 to J'^4,000 and J.110,000. ( A Seafarer approached by anyone with these receipt numbers should immediately report the incident to the nearest SIU port '' Seafarers Log �Ancient Deep Sea Fishermen Fort Hoskins Committee World's Earliest Seafarers Are Found in a Greek Cave American archeologists digging in a cave near Koilada, Greece, have un­ earthed signs that the world's earliest seafarers sailed the surrounding seas from around 7,500-7,000 B.C., almost 1,000 years before ocean voyages by man were previously believed to have taken place. Clues to the existence of seafaring navigation from the cave, inhabitated by humans continuously from 20,000 B.C. to 3,000 B.C., were dug up by sci­ entists, who regard this unique under­ ground home in southern Greece as the major Stone Age find in the Old World. For the last six years 30 archeologists from Indiana University led by Dr. Thomas W. Jacobsen have dug pits in the floor of the cave revealing layers of human habitation during different ages. Ages are determined by radiocarbon count. The clues to the early seafarers were the discovery of large fish bones and the finding of obsidian, a glassy volcanic stone, under the 7,000 B.C. layer. Obsi­ dian stone was used to make Stone Age tools as it can be chipped into a fine cutting edge. Since thq only local supply of obsi­ dian in the area then came from the uninhabitated Aegean Sea island of Melos, an extinct volcano 75 miles southeast of the cave, the scientists put two and two together coming up with the theory that the cave dwellers had boats. The large fish bones found in the cave clinched the argument. Before 7,5007,000 B.C. the cavemen fished offshore because only small fish bones were found in the older layers of the dig­ gings. Then in the 7,500-7,000 B.C.. layer large fish bones were dug up giv­ ing the archeologists the evidence that the seafarers went deep sea fishing'for tuna in the Aegean Sea. The cave where humans lived 22,000 years ago is at the end of the northern arm of the Gulf of Argolis, southeast of Nauplia. Archeologists have set up their base in the fishing village of Koilada across a shallow bay from the cave. The ship's committee on the Fort Hoskins (Cities Services) below deck for a payoff after an East Coast and Texas run. From left to right, back to front are: T. Gutierree, steward delegate; J. Recile, secretary-reporter; L. Almodovar, engine delegate; N. Kouloumoundras, educational director; S. Krawczynski, deck delegate. Jacksonville Ship's Committee Missouri Ship's Committee The ship's committee on the Jacksonville (Sea Land) assembled below deck during a payoff when the ship docked at Port Elizabeth, N.J. after a run from Puerto Rico. They are from left: A. Seda, secretary-reporter; I. Garcia, steward delegate; P. Konis, chairman, W. R. King, engine delegate. The ship's committee on the Missouri (Meadow) gathers below deck during a payoff. They are, from left; L. Burnett, steward delegate; Hulon Ware, engine delegate; D. Penton, deck delegate; W. J. Miles, secretary-reporter; V. Burnell, educational director, Sylvester Manardo, chairman. Trans Columbia Committee The ship's committee on the Transcolumbia (Hudson-Waterways) gathered below deck after a run to the Far East, Vietnam and Japan. From left to right seated are: W. Holland, educational director; A. Otremba, chairman; E. Anderson, deck delegate; H. Fielder, secretary-reporter. From left to right standing are: 8. Torres, steward delegate; J. Forque, engine delegate. February 1974 "Shipping Out" by Mariam G. Sherar, published by Cornell Mari­ time Press, Inc., Cambridge, Md., 1973, 84 pages. A sociological and psychological study of American merchant seamen, this short book was written by a professor of sociology at Long Island University in Brooklyn, N.Y. Besides being a sociologist—who ever since childhood, has been interested in the sea—Mariam G. Sherar is also the wife of a merchant seaman. Her husband William D. Sherar is an SIU member who sails in the engine department. Brother Sherar joined the union in 1946 in the Port of Baltimore and sails as a fireman-oiler. Bom in Paiil's Valley, Okla., he and his wife make their permanent home in Cherryfield, Me. "Shipping Out" is an interesting and enjoyable book in which Mrs. Sherar discusses such topics as "Why Men Go to Sea", "To Marry or Not", "Woman, Female, Wife." She also deals with the problem of alcoholism among seamen and the role that "The Bar" plays in his life. Some of the other chapters discuss "The Ship" itself while there are separate chapter on tankers and containerships. Mrs. Sherar has researched such areas as "Seamen and Health" and "Social Service and the Seaman." Because of the dangers that seamen face in their line of work, Mrs. Sherar has also included a chapter on "Folkways, Myths, Superstitions" which dis­ cusses the superstitions and other notions in which sailors have come to believe. Often recurring in Mrs. Sherar's study is the theme of loneliness. "A seaman's life is a lonely one," she says in the Preface to "Shipping Out." "In a world where alienation and anomie are becoming commonplace words, the seaman's life has always been one of loneliness and alienation." She also adds, however, that ". . . the very factors that make it lonely also contribute to making it dynamic and eventful." All the factors "that prevent permanency," also "create change, and this is the life-giving force for the seaman. His job carries him over the world, and to all of its ports. Upon his shoulders rests tlie responsibility of ship, cargo, passengers and fellow-shipmates." Seafarers should find "Shipping Out" absorbing reading since it deals directly with them—their lifestyle and their work. Whether or not Seafarers agree with everything in the book, it may help to give them some further insight into their lives. Page 21 �I TTf New A Book Members > "it' -A' Seniortfy Upgrading Program W ing Insures SIU's Future Tihe SnPs Upgiading Program is insuring the future of olir Union by providing our new full-book members with a solidundeistandb^ of tbcs^mantime industry, a better apprec&tjkm of their re^ponribilities aboard ^p and a deeper iiui^t into our Union. Ibis month, five more Seafarers achieved their full books and took the o|pb%Rtion at ifte general membership meeting at Union headquarters, ' 8^ Srafarers Tnnntty BoriEe, WilliamDavis, Joseph Knndrat, Thomas iVahi and 0ai^ 66wer« Tbhi bitags to 72 the numlmr of in(rihbers who have Timothy H.Barke Seafarer Timothy Burke joined the SIU in 1968 after completing training at the Harry Lundeberg School. He served two years in the Navy where he rose to the rank of quartermaster. After his discharge, he returned to Piney Point where he upgraded to able-seaman. Sea­ farer Burke ships out of the port of New York. I have had the opportunity to ride both Great Lakes and deep-sea ships and I have learned through experience that the merchant marine is a vital asset to the United States. The SIU operates the Harry Lunde­ berg School. This school is—through its educational and upgrading programs —the ladder to success, not only for the young trainees, but for all Seafarers who have the desire to better them­ selves. Joseph J. Kondrat Seafarer Joseph Kundrat has been sailing with the SIU since 1966 and ships as chief cook and chief steward. He was certified to ship as chief steward in 1971. Seafarer Kundrat lives in West­ minister, Md. with his wife Ann and sails out of the port of Baltimore. I waited a long time for this oppor­ tunity to upgrade to "A" seniority. I learned a lot at my stay in Piney Point, and I learned still more at headquarters. In both places, all my questions were answered. Before this, the officials of the Union were only names I had heard, but after meeting and talking with them I know the leadership of my Union is in good hands. They never hesitated to answer any questions asked of them. Politics is very important to the mari­ time industry and our friends in Con­ gress need our support. We do that with SPAD. The Maritime Defense League is also important to protect the rights of our members and defend them when they are in trouble because of helping our Union. I would use any educational program offered by the Union, and right now I am waiting for the Stewards Recertification Program. 5? MIPS lliomas J. Vain Seafarer Thomas Vain joined the SIU in Baltimore after graduation from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1963. He sails as able-seaman and ships out of the port of Baltimore. He lives in Fayetteville, N.C. with his wife Patsy. Since I arrived at headquarters, I have been continually enlightened about our Union's goals and ambitions. I have been amazed to see how effi­ ciently every operation of our Union is coordinated. We seem to have the highly-trained personnel and the so­ phisticated machinery it takes to make things run smoothly. The more I see and hear, the more I know our Union is on the right course. It is easy to see why we are number one among the maritime unions in the country. Page 22 attained fall>book status since the program was initiated last year, The pn^ram was developed with two objectives in mind: to continue the SHPs tradition of providnig its contracted companies wM the best-trained and most-qualified seamrm in the nation, and to give those who parfkl^te in the program a better understanding of tSie problems we &ce and fiie need lor their involvement in meethig those problems. Cbi thfe page, the new full-book members tel! in their own words what the *A** ficatkizil^ Projpam has meant to them. k David J. Gower Wmiam L. Davis Seafarer William Davis is a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School and joined the Union after graduation in 1971. Seafarer Davis had more than three years seatime with the Navy be­ fore attending the school, and achieved his able-seaman endorsement while he was in training. Seafarer Davis, whose last ship was the Falcon Duchess (Falcon Carriers), sails out of New York. I have learned a great deal since I had the opportunity to go through this upgrading program. Attaining my full book is a goal I wanted to achieve be­ cause being a member of the SIU is a very important part of my life. I am very proud to be a part of an organiza­ tion that is prepared for a changing and challenging industry. I have acquired some real knowledge of our Union. In Washington, I saw our Union's political power and I under­ stand better the importance of SPAD. In New York, I got a better understand­ ing of the operation of our Union by actually seeing it in operation. I feel now that I can do more on my part to help my Brothers better under= stand the problems that face the Sea­ farers and our industry. i:NCi INT. KTI.WAKU Seafarer David Gower joined the Union in 1967 and sails as chief elec­ trician. He retired from the U.S. Navy after serving a 20-year hitch from 1942 to 1962. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. Seafarer Gower now lives in Oklahoma City, Okla. The past month has really been an experience for me and I just hope all the other Brothers gained as much as I have. I learned a great deal both in Piney Point and at headquarters. In Piney Point I could hardly believe what I saw. I saw training programs there that I never knew we had. When people realize that the future of our Union is coming out of Piney Point they will have a diflferent point of view. In New York, I saw all of our opera­ tions and things I never realized we had, including a data processing center where all of the records of our Union and the members are kept. I can really say that I am proud to have had the chance to go through this program and be upgraded to a full book member. I have not only gained better job security, but I gained a better under­ standing of our Union. AHi.'rA J'lmu.ANii iii OirNllKtA JAN rrw ouTi Trn'tiToN IONTO uiif v'iV ftMNjfoiU (U»N "M'ITMAS 1 YNCtI iWnffiiii ini'ui'H ?AHI •, i iiN , 1" vTi.'NON V!l ( Hi'l iAN TtiAltKlj , nfi/vAii i :.( A;; viV'AN !() ,AWA i i Vi' ( w I r H Five more Seafarers achieved full-book status this month after completing the SIU "A" Seniority Program and graduating at the membership v :-?tlng at headquarters Feb. 4. From left are Seafarers Thomas Vain William Davis David Gower, Joseph Kundrat and Timothy Burke. Seafarers Log �New SIU Pensioners William A. Durapau, Jr., 46, joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton in 1959 sailing in the deck de­ partment. Brother Durapau was born in Arabi, La., and is now a resident of New Orleans with his wife, Camille. He's a Navy veteran of World War 11 and pilots a plane as a hobby. Ralph Hernandez, 66, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, sailing in the steward department as a chief steward last on the Overseas Carrier (Maritime Overseas). Born in Ponce, Puerto Rieo, he now lives in Queens, N.Y. with his wife, Carmen. Brother Her­ nandez walked the picket line in 1962 in the Robin Line strike. He also won a safety award in 1960 aboard the SS Elizabeth. Harold P. Ducloux, 57, retired to his native Mobile with his wife Estella after a long career with the SIU. Brother Ducloux who was cert­ ified to sail as chief steward joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1938. Brother Ducloux took an ac­ tive part in an SIU organizational drive in 1961. John L. Gibbons, 58, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a cook last on the Sea-Land Commerce. Brother Gibbons has sailed since 1932. Born in Virginia, he now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his daughter, Julia. He walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Wesley P. Jackson, 64, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing in the deck department. Brother Jackson was born in Louisi­ ana and is a resident of New Orleans. He is a pre-war Navy veteran. George Kalimitridis, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Born in Greece, Brother Kali­ mitridis is a resident there with his wife, Ouraina and sister, Marika. Joseph V. Perry, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich., in 1954 sailing in the deck department for 38 years. Brother Perry sailed for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. in 1964-5. Born in May wood, Mich., Brother Perry now resides in Frank­ fort, Mich., with his wife, Evelyn and his son, Fred. Samuel G. White, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward department. Born in South Carolina, Brother White resides in New York City. He was a Safety Award winner in 1960 for an accident-free six months aboard the Steel Architect (Isthmi­ an). He also walked the picket line in the 1961 strike. Elwood M. Orcutt, 62, joined the IBU in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing in the steward department as a cook for the G H Towing Co. from 1953 to 1973. Born in West Virginia, Brother Orcutt lives in Kingsville, Tex., with his wife, Delphine; five daughters, Shirley, Pam­ ela, Tina, Sheree and Ruth and two sons, Wilber and Donald. He is an Army veteran of World War II. George S. Chance, 65, sailed as carpenter and joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1951. Seafarer Chance now resides in Augusta, Ga. Charles N. Bailey, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as an AB. Born in Barbados, the British West Indies, Brother Bailey resides in Mobile with his wife, Olinell; daughter, Linda and son, Ollie. Earl R. Harrison, 61, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1957 sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a chief cook. Brother Harri­ son was bom in Mansfield, Mass., and now resides in Sebring, Fla. with his wife, Dorothy. James C. Flanagan, 63 joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department. Brother Flanagan is a native of New York City and now lives in Houston with his wife, Gertrude. He's an Army veteran of World War II. ')t < S Retiring Able-seaman Jesse D. Wiggins (seated left) puts his oar into the fight by picking up his new $20 SPAD certificate from SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (right) at payoff time aboard the Columbia (Ogden Marine) Jan. 16 in Stapleton, S.I.. N.Y. Seafarer Wiggins joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans and now resides in Andalusia, Ala. The trip from India and South Africa was the last one for Brother Wiggins before he retired on SIU pension. February 1974 Pastor Delgado, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Delgado was born in Puerto Rieo. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Aurelia. Gordon Chambers, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Chambers was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and now lives in San Francisco. Lester C. Clark, 60, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the deck department. Brother Clark is a native of Penn­ sylvania. He now resides in Morristown, N.J. with his wife, Frances. MEMBERSHIP MEETUGS' SCHEDULE Port V Heinrich Vilk, 63, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Born in Estonia, Brother Viik lives in Baltimore with his wife, Lu­ cille. He walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. James W. Williams, 64, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing in the deck department as a captain for the Stone Towing Line for 43 years. Brother Williams also worked for the Wilmington, N.C. Shipyard from 1944 to 1946. Born in Georgia, he is now a resident of Wilmington with his wife, Lillian. Lasf Trip Home I Jesus G. Fernandez, 65, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Tampa sailing in the steward department. Brother Fernandez is a native of Spain. He resides in Tampa with his wife, Isabel. New York ., Philadelphia . Baltimore .., Norfolk ..., Detroit Houston New Orleans . Mobile San Francisco Columbus .,. Chicago .... Port Arthur , Buffalo St. Louis .... Cleveland ... Jersey City J. Date .. March .. March ,. March .. March .March March 11 .March 11 .March 12 . March 13 .March 14 .March 16 • March 12 .March 12 .March 13 .March 14 .March 14 . March 11 Deep Sea . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. IBU .5:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. . 7:00 p.m. . 7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .5:00 p.m. .5:00 p.m. . 5:00 p.m. .5:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. < 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. . UIW .1:00 p.m. .00 p'.m — :00p.m. — .00 p.m — :00p.m......... — :00p.m — 00 p,m. rage 23 �Second of Three New LASH Vessels 55 Stonewall Jackson Is Launched Launching of a new LASH vessel, the SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) Dec. 15 into the Mississippi River at Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, shows the impact of SPAD (Seafarers Political Activities Donation) and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Donations to SPAD enabled the SIU to gain support in Washington, D.C., for passage of the 1970 Merchant Ma­ rine Act. It was through this Act that the Waterman Steamship Corp. built the Robert E. Lee in 1973, the first ship the company has had constructed since World War II and the first in a series of three LASH vessels being built. The SlU-contracted Stonewall Jackson is the second in the series. In a telephone interview in New York City last November, Waterman's president, Edward P. Walsh, told the LOG: "The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was the key to our rebuilding program. We could not have gone ahead without it." Another 893-foot LASH sistership for the company, the Sam Houston, is set to come off the Avondalc ways sometime early this year, perhaps in February, meaning more jobs for Sea­ farers. The Stonewall Jackson was com­ pleted four months ahead of schedule as launching was originally set for April 15, 1974. In approximately one year, these three new ships will replace six World War Il-built conventional freighters now on the run from the Gulf and East Coast to the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, SIU AtbaHic, Gull, UkM tk infamd Wafen InkuMl Boataen's Union United iadwhrial Worken PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak The SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) is launched sideways. Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and Bay of for maritime affairs, Howard F. Casey, Bengal, says the company. who marked the launching as a "mile­ Capable of carrying 89 LASH stone" in the development of the Ameri­ barges, 18,500 miles at 22 knots, the can merchant marine. new ships will have the largest barge He pointed out that U.S.-flag oper­ capacity of any LASH vessel launched ators lead the world in the utilization of so far. this new type of ocean cargo carrier. According to the designer of the Casey said the ability of the steam LASH ships, the Stonewall Jackson is turbine-powered Stonewall Jackson to the 20th such vessel launched to date load and unload 2,000 tons of cargo out of 24 LASH ships ordered by seven an hour as contrasted with conventional U.S. shipping companies. break-bulk freighters of today which handle only 75 tons an hour, would en­ Principal speaker at the Stonewall able U.S.-flag operators of LASH ships Jackson christening ceremony was the "to compete more effectively against U.S. Department of Commerce's Mari­ time Administration deputy assistant their foreign-flag counterparts." Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Dec. 27,1973-Jan. 23,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical ' Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 15 2,316 335 6 2 7,226 1 193 12 15 2,316 335 6 2 7,226 1 193 12 301 47 99 23 6 110 — 301 47 99 23 6 110 — 55,660.06 1,543.20 11,597.30 6,300.00 281.00 2,324.11 — 55,660.06 1,543.20 11,597.30 6,300.00 281.00 2,324.11 — 12 118 115 8 73 2 1 —« 1 12 12 118 115 8 73 2 1 — 1 12 36,000.00 18,192.01 3,807.98 1,130.00 1,110.58 150.00 179.01 — 311.20 418.90 36,000.00 18,192.01 3,807.98 1,130.00 1,110.58 150.00 179.01 _ 311.20 418.90 7 7 2, 610.00 2,610.00 11,041 16 1,540 12,597 11,041 16 1,540 12,597 250,063.15 16,273.90 907,689.56 $1,174,026.61 250,063.15 16,273.90 907,689.56 $1,174,026.61 $ 41,888.20 2,316.00 1,005.00 134.55 232.40 57,808.00 110.00 4,315.55 638.10 $ 41,888.20 2,316.00 1,005.00 134.55 232.40 57,808.00 110.00 4,315.55 638.10 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical ............................ ^Iptical ............................. Blood Transfusions Special Equipment ^^eal Books ......................... • Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan . Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation ....... . HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU(716)TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, 111.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEYELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. 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Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext, 281 Donate ' ', >5- -T -T Page 24 >• Seafarers Log �L... i'A. r,. ........ i>,-,- : '.•/>/•-c-••>••; •/ •••.••••• •'•• • v.-. v •••••. ••-, -• -/ lifliailiiSSf -ffi&pllilip ifiP ";••'• i. ' , < <• ' TJ- • '•0\ 17orever Is a very definite word. It means for a limitless time ... for aD time *.. nev« again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer loses the r^t to his livelihood and fature career in the maritime industry if he iis busted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap — but lhafs exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if you are convicted of possession of ^y illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marifuana. In 1971 jdone there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even fliat staKering figure was topped in 1972. * The shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to hunself, but presents a very grave danger to the safety of hfe sh^ Md sMpmates. Quick minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard sh^ at all times. A tog user becomes a thorn in the side of his shipmates when they are requu^ to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user Is not capable of Imndling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black mark on his ship. The vessel will thereafter be under constant survefflance and the crew will be subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port. ^^ T^y, forever is a long, long time — somethmg a tog user does not iia^. ' , Don't let dings destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course! , ,i. S...,. >k" ilki 1 :0kM" .s..,. Page 25 February 1974 �I i , '1 ' < Digest of SlU Ships^ Meetings V ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land), Decem­ ber 9—Chairman M. Sanchez; Secre­ tary O. Smith; Educational Director W. Kaweck. No disputed OT. A special vote of thanks to brothers who operated movie projector. Everything running smoothly. MOBILE (Sea-Land), December 11 —Chairman A. Ahin; Secretary W. Sink; Educational Director B. Reamey; Engine Delegate Arthur Andersen. $34.49 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. THETIS (Admanthos Shipping,) December 2—Chairman Garth Dur­ ham; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educa­ tional Director R. Caldwell; Deck Delegate Frederick E. Walker; Engine Delegate Eddie Washington; Steward Delegate Charles Ussin. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for an excellent Thanksgiving dinner. Next port New Orleans. MANHATTAN (Hudson Water­ ways), December 16—Chairman R. Johnson; Secretary K. Lynch; Educa­ tional Director Dryden. ^me disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done and to the deck department for keeping the pan­ try clean. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steamship Co.), December 2—Chair­ man Recertified Bosun D. L. Dickin­ son; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director K. P. Calloe. Some disputed OT in engine department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), December 9—Chairman R. Schwarz; Secretary E. Kelly; Educa­ tional Director Mereoith; Deck Dele­ gate L. Dueitt; Engine Delegate L. P. Wright; Steward Delegate C. Aaron. $22 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for the nice Thanksgiving dinner. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), December 16—Chairman. J. Boland; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educa­ tion Director D. L. Smith; Deck Dele­ gate K. Puchalski; Engine Delegate F. Conway; Steward Delegate J. Silva. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Oakland. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land), De­ cember 16—Chairman B. E. Swearingen; Secretary A. Seda; Educational Director W. Bland; Deck Delegate L. Rodriguez; Engine Delegate Curtis Ducote; Steward Delegate Juan Her­ nandez. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depanment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Jacksonville. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steamship Corp.), December 30—Chairman Donald Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director Frank H. Post; Engine Delegate Joseph J. Lo­ gan, Jr.; Steward Delegate Eddie Bowers. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christ­ mas dinner. All three departments were very cooperative in keeping the crew laundry room clean. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), December 30—Chairman Re­ certified Bosun A. Rivera; Secretary J. DeLise; Educational Director D. Able. Told all members they should take the time and go to Piney Point and take advantage of the opportunity to up­ grade themselves. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done in making the Christmas prep­ arations. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), December 23—Chairman Rich­ ard J. Blake; Secretary W. P. Kaiser; Educational Director Hugh F. Wells, Jr.; Deck Delegate G. J. Maloney; En­ gine Delegate Lloyd E. Schenk; Stew­ ard Delegate Francis Howard. Biaggio Famiglio hospitalized and given $50 from ship's fund. Also paid $5 for radiogram to inform headquarters about Biaggi Famiglio. Total in ship's fund to date $62.93; in movie fund $424.68. Vote of thanks to the stev/ard department for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. VANTAGE DEFENDER (Vantage Steamship Corp.), December 2— Chairman Recertified Bosun Wm. R. Kleimola; Secretary J. D. Pennell. No disputed OT. Chairman stressed the importance of contributions to the Maritime Defense League. Also, he stressed the importance of filling out the welfare forms correctly and in their entirety. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for an excellent job. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand), December 1—Chairman M. Woods; Secretary R. B. Barnes. $27 in ship's fund. Posted all communications received. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Yokohama. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), December 2—Chairman John Eddins; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Deck Delegate James Rogers; Steward Delegate Jer­ ome Prodey. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sil­ ence in memory of our departed brothers. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), December 9—Chairman Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon; Secretary C. E. Turner; Educational Director L. Morin. $12 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. Discussion was held on giving contributions to SPAD and how it helps everyone. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Trinidad. DFX. ORO (Delta Steamship), De­ cember 9—Chairman G. A. Burch; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Di­ rector P. Thomas; Deck Delegate G. Saddy; Engine Delegate Bryden Dhlke; Steward Delegate Clarence Bewerres. $55 in ship's fund and $397 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston, Tex. LA SALLE (Waterman Steamship), December 2—Chairman D. L. Parker; Secretary R. W. Elliott; Educational Director James W. Demouty. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Every­ thing running smoothly. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), De­ cember 23—Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Secretary Caudill; Deck Delegate Frank Camara; Engine Delegate Jose Guz­ man. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. The Overseas Joyce (Overseas Oil Carriers) came in to Carteret, N.J. for pay-off after a coastwise run and was scheduled to head for Africa on her next trip. Four membera of the ship's committee were on hand for a picture while the ship's chairman and education director went topside to settle beefs. From left are Robert Outlaw, secretary-reporter; Tony Nerosa, steward delegate; Rudolph Odom, engine delegate, and Richard Scherm, deck delegate. Page 26 GALVESTON (Sea-Land), Decem­ ber 9—Chairman Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director M. Stover; Deck Delegate Walter Rogers; Engine Delegate John Sullivan; Steward Dele­ gate William Davey. $26.65 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Seattle. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), December 2—Chairman J. Collins; Ed­ ucational Director E. Synan; Deck Del­ egate I. Glass; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $6.30 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Had a discussion on a letter received from Frank Drozak, vice pres­ ident regarding the manning scale. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the variety of meals served. Overseas Joyce Committee SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud­ son Waterways), December 9—Chair­ man J. M. Ruhburg; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Deck Delegate G. Scott; Stew­ ard Delegate Albert Hendrick. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Everything running smooth­ ly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (City Service), December 16—Chairman C. J. Frey; Steward Delegate W. G. Trice. $2 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Discussion was held on the oppor­ tunity members have to upgrade themselces and improve their ratings at Piney Point which would eventually aid them financially. Next port Port Arthur. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service), December 30—Chairman N. Bechlivanis; Secretary F. Carmichael; Edu­ cational Director O. Stornes; Deck Delegate George Alexander; Engine Delegate Leonard Bailey; Steward Del­ egate Alfred Allen. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for an excellent Christmas dinner. There was a large variety of food and everything was decorated to give a real holiday spirit. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), December 9—-Chairman John Leskun; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director Franklin Miller; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; Engine Delegate Joseph Collins; Stew­ ard Delegate H. Holling. $9.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All mem­ bers voted to turn heat off and on as needed in view of the energy crisis. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. FALCON DUCHESS (Falcon Tankers), December 31—Chairman Recertified Bosun Fred A. Olson; Sec­ retary S. Sek; Educational Director La Roda; Engine Delegate James L. McBride. Brother LaRoda gave a thor­ ough report and discussion on the pen­ sion plan, comparing it with other maritime unions, and explained why ours is sound and up-to-date. No dis­ puted OT. ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), December 9—Chairman Roy Evans; Secretary J. Prestwood; Educational Director G. Ray; Deck Delegate Joseph D. Blanchard; Stew­ ard Delegate Derrell Reynolds. $45.90 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done on the Christmas dinner. Received Seafarers Logs in Djibouti. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Official ships' minutes were also received from the following ves­ sels: ALEX STEPHENS OGDEN YUKON MONTICELLO VICTORY BOSTON LONG BEACH PANAMA BETHTEX AMERICAN EXPLORER OVERSEAS EVELYN AMERICAN VICTORY OVERSEAS JOYCE Seafarers Log �Ml"! . Falcon Lady Delivers The Goods for the Navy Zfe., B ISft'Slil r=.-:t ACK from a three-month voyage from Port Neches, Tex. to the Far East and to Bahrein in the Persian Gulf, the 37,400 dwt tanker Falcon Lady (Falcon Carriers) arrived for pay-off at Cartaret, N.J. with 300,000 barrels of JP-4 jet aircraft fuel. The 672-foot vessel, which is under charter to the Navy, stopped at Port Everglades and the port of Piney Point before her arrival at Cartaret. The Falcon Lady, which is powered by two diesel engines, is three-years old and was the first of the four new Falcon-class tank­ ers currently in service. She is now on her way hack to Bahrein. Utility Cook Terry Smith, who has been on board the Falcon Lady for six months and who was elected Ship's Chairman when Bosun Eddie "Tiny" Anderson had to get off in Yokosuka, Japan for medical reasons, reported a smooth trip hack from the Middle and Far East. ' Ordinary Seaman Juan Leon catches up on news from home when the mail came aboard after the ship tied up following a long voyage to the Far East. . . - • ^ ^ - X Able-Seaman Vincent Frisinga coils up a heaving line after the ship is safely moored at the GATX Terminal in Carteret, N.J. It was a happy reunion when Seafarer Gene Flowers, right, who was at the pay-off of the Falcon Lady as part of the Bosuns Recertification Program, met Chief Mate Nick Gullo. Seafarer Flowers got a third mate's license after studying at the SlU-MEBA-District 2 school in Brooklyn and Gullo was his "very helpful" instructor. February 1974 Lundeberg School graduate Mike Ingram; making his first trip as ordinary sea­ man since his graduation late last year, gets a demonstration on the art of tying-off a West Coast stopper hitch from veteran Seafarer John Kane who is sailing as AB as Dave Atkinson, who recently completed the Bosuns Recertifi­ cation Program, looks on. Page 27 �Jfinal Heparturesi f! •' ; ;, Hany D. Holdswortb, 63, died of neart disease July 18. Born in Brimley, Mich., he resided there at the time of his death. Brother Holdsworth joined the SIU in the port of Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sail­ ing as a deck dredgeman on the Great Lakes since 1933 for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., Peter Kewitt Sons, Dunbar & Sullivan, Marine Construction Co. and Merritt, Chap­ man & Scott until 1963. Surviving are his widow, Genevieve; two sons, Fred and Dennis and three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Bonita Mullin, Carol and Coleen, all of Brimley. ; <; Ik ' ^!} k k- :-i; Leander P. Grankvist, 69, died Feb. 13, 1973. Born in Norway, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1932. He was a resident of Oelwein, Iowa at the time of his death. Brother Grankvist sailed on the Great Lakes for the Great Lakes Dock & Dredge Co. in 1969 and for Peter Kewitt Sons; Merritt, Chapman & Scott and Hannah International. Surviving is his widow, Vivian of Wadena, Iowa. Donald J. French, 47, died Dec. 5. Born in Hackensack, N.J., he re­ sided in Houston, Tex. at his death. Brother French joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing in the engine department last on the USNS Pecos (Hudson Waterways) and the SS Yellowstone (Rio Grande Transport). He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Christine; a son, Robert, and a daughter, Catherine. SIU Pensioner James A. Johnson, 61, died of pneumonia Nov. 9 in the USPHS hospital in Norfolk. Born in Southmount, N.C., he resided in Lexington, N.C., at his death. Broth­ er Johnson joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing in the steward department last on the SS Bethtex. Surviving are his widow, Eula and two daughters, Jana and Rebecca. f James F. Slayton, 23, died Nov. 2. Born in Arborvale, W. Va., Brother Slayton was a resident there when he passed away. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was a 1968 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, a QMED upgrader there and attended the 1971 educational conference at Piney Point, Md. Sea­ farer Slayton also passed the pump­ man course at the MEBA school, Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Slayton. IBU pensioner Samuel D. Brooks, 52, died of pulmonary complications in the PHS hospital in Norfolk on Sept. 23. Born in Gloucester City, Va., he was a resident of Hayes, Va., at his demise. Brother Brooks joined the former Railroad Marine Region in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing in the deck department for the Penn­ sylvania Railroad. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Burial was in Providence Baptist Church Ceme­ tery, Gloucester. Surviving are his widow, Margaret of Hayes; a step­ daughter, Lou Ann White; his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brooks and a grandson, Charles. Page 28 SIU pensioner Paul T. Gazic, 50, died Dec. 5. Brother Gazic was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and was a resident of Houston, Tex. when he died. He joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 after transfer from the Sailors Union of the Pacific that year. He sailed in the engine department. Surviving are a son, James and three daught­ ers, Jeanette, Jacqueline and Suzanna of Houston. Charles Kodanko, 75, succumbed to emphysema Aug. 10 after 72 days in the hospital. Brother Kodanko resided in Sister Bay, Wise, at his death. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 after sailing on the Great Lakes since 1919 as a watchman for the Reiss Bros. Steam­ ship Co. from 1948 to 1964. He was a U.S. Marine veteran from 1920 to 1922. Surviving are his widow. Ber­ tha and a son, Paul. Marvin J. Lohr, Jr., 45, expired Sept. 21 from a cerebral hemorrhage after he collapsed on the deck of the Transeastern (Hudson Waterways) while at sea. Born in Hickory, N.C., he resided in Lake Charles, La., at the time of his demise. Brother Lohr joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the deck depart' ment. Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Hildegard, and his father, Marvin J. Lohr, Sr., both of Salis­ bury, N.C. SIU pensioner £mU Herek, 67, died of a hemorrhage in Commu­ nity Hospital, Santa Rosa, Calif., Nov. 2. Bom in Omaha, Neb., Brother Herek was a resident of Santa Rosa at the time of his death. He joined the,Union in 1948 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the steward department for the Missis­ sippi Steamship Co. from 1947 to 1963 and on the Delta Sud (Delta Lines). He had been sailing since 1937. Cremation was in Santa Rosa Memorial Park with his ashes being scattered at sea. Surviving are his widow, Louise and a son, Paul of Alhambra, Calif. SIU pensioner Harry J. Cronln, 70, passed away Dec. 11 of cancer in Long Beach (Calif.) Memorial Hos­ pital. A native of New York City, he was a resident of the Wilmington Rest Home in Wilmington, Calif, at the time of his death. Brother Cronin joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing in the steward de­ partment. He had been sailing since 1919. He was on picket duty in Bal­ timore in 1961. Interment was in All Souls Cemetery, Wilmington. Surviv­ ing are his brother, Edward; a sister, Mrs. Kathleen F. Konko of New York City; a stepsister, Mrs. Patricia Allen of San Pedro, Calif., and a nephew, William E. Hart of Wilm­ ington. SIU pensioner Clyde F. Culpep­ per, 73, died Nov. 13 of cardiac ar­ rest in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he was a resident of New Orleans'' when he passed away. Brother Cul­ pepper joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of New York and last sailed aboard the Steel Voyager as a chief electrician. He was on the picket line in the Wall Street strike in New York City. Seafarer Culpepper also won a personal safety award aboard ship. Surviving is his widow, Ida. Joseph A. Kozyra, 57, died of a coronary occlusion in Erie, Pa. Sept. 29. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he resided there at the time of his death. Brother Kozyra joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the deck department as a bosun on the Joseph S. Young (American Steamship Co.) on the Great Lakes. Burial was in St. Stanislaus Ceme­ tery, Luzerene, Pa. Surviving is his mother, Anna of Wilkes-Barre. FYancisco Fernandez, 58, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in Tampa, Fla., Nov. 23. Brother Femandez was a native of Tampa and made his home there. He joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1955 sail­ ing in the steward department. In­ terment was in Myrtle Hill Memo­ rial Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Herminia; three sons, Joseph, Frederick and Francis; a daughter, Herminia and a grand­ child. Ewald Horst, 20, died of ship­ board injuries Nov. 14. Bom in Roedenbach, Germany, Brother Horst was a resident of Maple, Wise, when he passed away. He joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1971 sailing in the engine department for the Kinsman Ma­ rine Co. from 1970 to 1973. Surviv­ ing is his mother, Rosa. Warren Lewis, 68, died Nov. 7. Born in Baltimore. Md., he was a , resident of Baltimore at the time of tfj his death. Brother Lewis joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore last sailing in the steward department fM on the W. r. Steele. Surviving are his * widow. Rose and a daughter, Joyce. Rohert M. McDonald, 17, died in the Patuxent (Md.) Naval Air Station Hospital of neck and spine injuries sustained in a Rt. 5 motor­ cycle-car crash Oct. 8. Brother McDonald was a native of Jackson­ ville, Fla., and was a resident of Ridge, Md. when he passed away. He joined the SIU following grad­ uation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md., in 1972. Brother McDonald sailed in the steward department. Burial was in St. Michael's Ceme­ tery, Ridge. Surviving is his father, Robert L. McDonald of St. Mary's, Md. r 0 • -• , » . J Seafarers Log �SSS8SSS , ^ ' V Whenever You Called AMindering the seas The following poem Is dedicated to all those merchant seamen who have used the facilities' of the United States Public Health Service be­ cause of injuries sustained on board merchant ips during war. ship Whenever you called we were there Through war and peace we did not care We sailed your ships through every sea To make the world strong and free We are not heros nor proclaim to be We had no parades not many cared Our fate was our own with no one we shared Only us the ones who were there •<l:v /^ ' ' When I was nine an* risin ten, I longed to follow the ways o' Uien, To pull an oar an' sail a boat, For I'd never a fear of ought afloat; I knowed a cleat from a hawser hole. An' the mast to me was a monkey's pole. But all my elders said to me: . :A • "There's time to think on't bide a wee!" When I was a lad an' gone fifteen, I thought on all the things I'd seen, ' An' the only life I cared to know Was a sail above and a keel below; For the call o'the sea it turned my brain, An' my blood ran salt in ev'ry vein. But all my elders said to me; "There's time to think on't. Wait an' see!" ^ A i'iii •• kMi As the last boom was lowered And the last line was free We drifted away slowly All alone were we Call O" The Sea • -%• • ; , - '' And as we drifted slowly away from the shore There were no bands there was no roar There were no crowds to say goodbye Hardly was there anyone that cried V Goodbye, my old ci^, Goodbye, city bruteClose your red eyes. T fly along the green From my sixty-seater I wave farewell to granite columns. ' A' If you think that we were happy and wanted to go Many seamen you do not know •For there on the shores we left behind Some who did care some who did mind Spinning over the web of asphalt belts, Amid the circling trees Manure-whipped hay Combed amber fields ": And golden fringed vine Drugged my city memories. But they stayed at home to suffer alone Both wives and children who we loved so They could not be there To see us go :;;';-rvXAp:>;b • Remember this to many that say -'Sililli There go bums on their way The luring silent village, lliiilt--. Yes we are bums as many proclaim The little colonial church We have never asked for fame Antique shops Aliil The world has proclaimed heros untold And the scattered leaves Have honored them with medals made of gold Strewn between glass-walled cottages Have set them on pedestals to see Rouse envy for this hushed haven. : But not people such as we The wheels spin. Yet when wars are over and we're needed no more While the moon showere They ban us again to the shore White magic They take from us the things that we need Upon mountain and land They think that we want nothing but greed Aslsuccumb ' v : To the spell of space. But again someday they will put out the call Come back merchant seaman we need you all Henri Percikow iiiliii Take our ships back to the seas And help us make the world be free David lolm Barry s When 1 was nigh to a man full grown. Hard o' muscle firm o' bone, I'd a-shipped,1 would, as a foc'c'sle hand On the dirtiest tramp that put from land; I'd a-given aught to ha' been away, With the decks awash, in the thick o' the bay' To ha' felt the lash of the salt, wet wind. With the sea befor an' the shore behind! An I watch the ships drop down the stream. Drop slowly down in the sunsets gleam, And the old, old longing, 'tis like a dream For me and my elders we couldnt' agree, With their "Time to think on't. Bide a wee!" An' so they fashioned a tradesman me— They fashioned a tradesman out o' me! ^ Harold Loddiait • Ri!f A: ?:SiySI Av'jrA' aiPsPlliiSS®!'' The End of the Rainbow •A'.'. ^ itSi . i A-A' •!' They're times I've of ten jvondered ., While sailing acrosS the sea. Where is the end of the rainbow. And that pot of gold for me. I've often been told, there's pots of gold. Just waiting for someone to find, I've searched high and low, wherever I go, Expecting the "Gods'' to be kind. " Sonae think their rainbows mean drinking, By drowning their sorrows in gin, IMe Others think betting the races, On horses that never come in. Some find their rainbow with cards aU night long. While others shoot dice for their thrill, Some chase the girls in port after port, All colors and shapes fill the bill. PRir'^' • • • Incredibly against all the odds you're there From a single blade then two then three and more _ A-A-.PAAA; • - . :• AAApliiAv-'i •A'Ap ' • -A • f-' . \ ThiConcrete • -.-A- ; ..^.r .. .. \ . isaei . :, And your loving ever searching roots In this desert of concrete has somehow found food God knows what the accumulated rubbish of man Trapped in the crevice, where the concrete ends and the bricks begin And you somehow have established yourself where previously there Was no vegetation There was life always here The hard working ants, Scurrying across acres of concrete .searching , For food Spiders making and repairing their nets like diligent fishermen ; vSharp eyed sparrows unconcerned at their lack of grace, Chasing the flights of flies ' But you without their skills have done the same Searched for food as industriously as ants Thrown Woven spider like the web of your roots Sharp bladed like sparrows you follow the flight of the wind : . Crack in the concrete one seed of faith of love can destroy . V The forces pitted against it and flourish in this concrete waste. Tony S. D. Fioley illwiiiiili®; I ^.;ASAiBAS Attention Seafarers; Please send your poems to Editor, Seafarers Log, 675 Fourth Ave., February 1974 Page 29 �Adult Education Worksl»» Lundeberg Sponsors National Education Conference More than 200 educators from throughout the United States, Canada and Guam participated in a two-day conference sponsored by the Harry Lundeberg School entitled "Adult Edu­ cation Works!" Sparked by the Lundeberg School's interest in learning more about what other educators are doing in the adult basic education and high school equiva­ lency areas, the conference brouj^t to­ gether educators in these fi< ds to exchange ideas, teaching meth 's and means of appfoaching problc s en­ countered in teaching the uncucated adult. Keynote speaker for this significant educational event was Joseph Mangano, Chief of Adult Continuing Education for the New York State Department of Education. He opened the conference by saying that the "Carnegie Study has indicated that adult education is prob- Where to Write Anyone wishing further informa­ tion about the programs at the Harry Lundeberg School^ of Seamanship, should write to: Director of Admissions Harry Lundeberg School of Sesunanship St. Mary's County Piney Point, Md. 20674. ably the largest facet in the whole uni­ verse of education." Telling the conference that adult basic educators carry a grave responsi­ bility, Mr. Mangano said that educators in this field also "have the opportunity to innovate because they are not bound by the kindergarten to 12th grade system." "We're on the brink of a whole new concept in education," he added. "Many of the things we in adult basic education take as truisms are being taken as innovation in the public school system. Here at the Harry Lundeberg School we see what is possible." Dr. Edgar Boone, past president of the Adult Education Association and now with North Carolina State Uni­ versity, told his workshop that under-, educated Americans are "creating a strain on the economics of our society and these personal tragedies are creat­ ing a loss in human resources." In all there were some 20 speakers at the conference who explored various aspects of adult basic education and how educators in different areas are attempting to reach the under-educated adult. Dr. Boone pointed out that there are some 24 million under-educated adults in America—persons who have not gone beyond the eighth grade in formal education. He emphasized that "until we develop the means to reach these people, it won't matter how much money is put into these programs. < < -'-.V ^st pruning c men wha will be manning the essels Will commenceon February 19^ EaFfr course will be four weeks iri leriitM} ' upon Completion a certificate wiU be issued qmlifying the Holder to sail on of the LNG/LPG vessels. We must break through and provide motivation." Lundeberg School President Hazel Brown told the educators that "what­ ever is motivational to a student is motivational to the teacher." Miss Brown, in explaining the unique academic-vocational training program at the Lundeberg School, said the key to the school's successful program "is the enthusiasm of. both students and teachers, and the school's willingness to innovate and develop new programs to meet changing needs." Seafarer Earns College Credits Seafarer Robert Goodrum partici­ pated in a five-day seminar on "Labor and the Legislative Process" last month at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and earned three credits toward an associate degree in Trade Union Ad­ ministration. The course is being of­ fered by the Dundaik (Md.) Commu­ nity College. complete the associate degree program later this year after he finishes a course in public speaking at Dundaik College. He is presently attending the SIU- The seminar was attended by some 40 members aflSliated with a number of trade unions. Speakers included Stuart Brock from the AFL-CIO's Depart­ ment of Education and Paul Wagner, Director of the United Auto Workers Education Department. Seafarer Goodrum, who ships out of the port of Baltimore and has been go­ ing to sea for 28 years, said he plans to FOWT Course Beginning April 1,1974 the FOWT course at the Harry Lundeberg School will become a three-week course. IBU Upgrading Center at the Lunde­ berg School preparing for examinations for QMED-—any rating. A native of Efaula, Ala., Seafarer Goodrum spends most Of his time ashore participating in community affairs. Five More QMED Graduates UPGRADING CENTER Ftetow is d complete description of the course. ^ introduction into the chemical ^d physical properties of liquefied and hque6€kl|«tfr>letnn^ be giveh; tanks are of the membrane type and will be discussed in detailf as to their construction, design, expansion, and characteristics. _ -Specially built liquid cargo pumps will be treated individually and all operational and maintenance dealing with the pump will be examined. Ccmyrewwig-^ detailed of off gases to the boilers will be inade. used to feed the boil- Gasifier-—Ifreory and c^rations of the gasifier will be frdly discussed. Reliquefication—^The principles used in liquefying gases with extremely boiling points will be discussed in detail as well as by the use of pictures| and blueprints Of the actual equi^^ as found on board these vessels. Gas Plant—^Tliis system will be analyzed fully so that die new principle of | cleaning tanks will ihake^^ t^^^^^ familiar with the sys-| . tern before boarding the vessel. ogen Plant—The system used for making nitrogen and its function as ap­ plied to serving as an insulation in the cargo tank void spaces mmi protection against cargo mil be discussed hi detaillustroinentation—^A complete up-to-date instruction booklet and manual as well as the principles of electronic instrumentation wlU be carefully studied ;? throughout the course. . * m pedal Fire Fighting Procednies—^A detailed study will be made on the hazards of LNG/LPG and the special procedures to be followed in an emergencyi Loading and Unloading Procedures-—Will be examined carefully so that the student will have a complete knowledge of what is ejpected of him upon f:i)Oardihg these yes^s..v^^ As these ate the first such vessels that will be operating under the American| and the first to be under contract to the SIU, it is extremely important that ch man receive the proper training before being placed on these vessels. Page 30 Five more Seafarers achieved QMED-any rating endorsements at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point recently. The new graduates are, from left, Peter Hove, James Brack, Mortimore Morris, Robert Goodrum and Philip Pinter. At right is Engine Instructor Charlie Nalen. Upgrading Class Schedule February 21 — Lifeboat, QMED, Able Seaman, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 7 — Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 21 — Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 25 — LNG April 1 — FOWT April 4 iv Lifeboaf, QMED, and^aU Steward Dept.Ratings Seafarers Log •• § ;N-'; •'I �Deck Department Upgrading 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 months—any wafers 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary. Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hoid an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief - Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Able-Seaman—unlimited—^any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboafman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) J FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION I I I Name. I (Last) (Middle) I AddressI (Street) I -Telephone. { (City) (State) I Book Number. I I Port and Date Issued. j Social Security (Zip) (Area Code) —Seniority. -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: I HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Yes • No • { Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. -Age (First) ENGINE • • • • • • STEWARD QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk. Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Maclunist Boilermaker • Welder • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward i RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in ratI ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT- Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Stewai d Department Entry Rating. I 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimiun of three months seatime. Cook and Baker -DATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, ,>s.^ febniaty 1974 ^ Page 31 �Vol. XXXV!, No. 2 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO , y � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: USE OF U.S. SHIPS FOR OIL IMPORTS VITAL TO NATION MTD, AFL-CIO MEETINGS BEHIND HELD THIS MONTH LNG CARRIER KENTOWN - FIRST TO FLY THE U.S. FLAG SIU FIGHTS PLAN TO ABOLISH MERCHANT MARINE BODY 12 BOSUNS, 5 UPGRADERS GRADUATE AT MEETING BOSUNS COMMITTEE SELECTS 12 MORE FOR MARCH CLASS SIU SUPPORTS FAIR PENSION LAW RAYMOND HEROLD, DEAD AT 55 BLACKWELL - CONSERVE ENERGY U.S. SHIPYARDS HIT A PEACETIME PEAK LAST YEAR FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP CHIEF STEWARD'S POSITION PROTECT VALUABLES ABOARD VESSEL SENATE TO CONSIDER OCEAN STUDY PROPOSAL FIRST PENSION CHECK JOHN TYLER COMES HOME VOICE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AN EXPERT BAKER AT SEA - A HORSEMAN ASHORE SEAFARER PRINCE BAKER - 'PAIGE' ONE STORY SHIPS' COMMITTEES FOR MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION AT SEA HOUSE COMMITTEEE MUST STAY QMED - AN ESSENTIAL RATING LACK OF VITAL INFORMATION DELAYS WELFARE PAYMENTS SEAFARER ENGELUND KNEW THE SEA WOULD BE HIS LIFE WORLD'S EARLIEST SEAFARERS ARE FOUND IN A GREEK CAVE THE SEAFARER'S BOOKSHELF FULL BOOK UPGRADING INSURES SIU'S FUTURE SS STONEWALL JACKSON IS LAUNCHED FALCON LADY DELIVERS THE GOODS FOR THE NAVY LUNDEBERG SPONSORS NATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE SEAFARER EARNS COLLEGE CREDITS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, no. 2 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/33a1099ffa413425ea53ca62dd8101cf.PDF 53c0b2523a27da7715e6669448ec5df1 PDF Text Text wi^ia :Ai^^'«iiu. ii «rgaa ttf tlM -1 ;•t; . • . J--, ' •• " ?- ? ; «,t •s:'' :J II Vot XXXVl, No.} , iono0ryl974 f -.' ,r :'ir ••( i First Expanded Recertified Bosuns Class Graduates I r/ 1> , , y- i«;-' I< ^• {, •; if 3' at s»( , The sixth class of Seafarers to complete the Bosuns Recertification Program posed for their graduation picture at the Rotary Shipping Board at Union headquarters in New York. Seated from left are Ovidio Rodriguez, Gaetano Mattioli, Morton Kerngood, Richard Wardlaw, Ed Morris and Marion Beeching. Standing, from left are. Homer Workman, Curley Moyd, William Butterton, Clay Miller and Donald Hicks. A total of 46 bosuns have completed the Recertification Program.'A twelfth bosun who began the receatly-expanded program had to drop out because of an emergency at home. Twenty-four bosuns are presently in the program—12 at Piney Point and 12, at Union headquarters. (For stories on the Bosuns Recertification Program and the "A" Seniority Program, with comments from the graduates, see the inside pages of this issue of the LOG.) ' ^ ' ' - ' i ' VV • iJk • tl v"' -'' ^ > \ -- o •; t'. 1 . * ~. ,',r "i y •A •• «r : . t ' Of/ Import Bill riouse Hearings Set to Start g ' • •. - v;.^ • ' - Jaworski *» 1 Subpoenas SlU Files jjiw riics " vv ' I' ' BJJH �Legislative Fight Is Porkchops to Seafarers SlU Girds for Oil Bill Battle; House Hearings Due Bell for Round 2 in the Oil Import Quota Bill is about to ring as SIU rep­ resentatives get ready to testify before House Subcommittee hearings when the 93rd Congress reconvenes Jan. 21. The import bill proposes that 20 per­ cent of U.S. oil imports be carried by American-ffag tankers and the quota be upped to 25 percent after June 30, 1975 and to at least 30 percent after June 30, 1977. Seafarers lost Round One in the legislative bout when a similar bill that would have required 50 percent of American oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships was narrowly defeated 41-33 in the Senate July 26, 1972. However, as of today, 221 Congress­ men have openly expressed their sup­ port of the present oil bill, which was introduced into the Senate by Sens. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) and J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.) last June. Since Oct. 8, a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) who in­ troduced the present oil bill into the House, has heard testimony from wit­ nesses of government and industry with labor and consumers yet to be heard from. In the other corner, the oil compa­ nies' lobby—fronted by the American Petroleum Institute and the Federation of American Controlled Shipping—is doing everything in its considerable power to kill the oil bill. Gaining sup­ port of Department of Defense officials. legislators, industries which use ships and the hapless consumer via TV, radio, newspapers and magazines, is the name of the oil lobby's game. Incidentally, the oil giants operate 365 foreign-flag vessels in the "run­ away" fleet. In the meantime, in testimony before the House subcommittee last year, Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America, made empty the argument >f the oil interests that U.S. shipyards couldn't build Sen. Warren Magnuson enough tankers to carry the minimum of 20 percent of American oil, by testify­ ing that the nation's shipbuilding in­ dustry was able to construct the tankers needed to sufficiently meet the require­ ments of the proposed oil import bill. Also testifying at the hearings was the chairman of the Commission on American Shipbuilding, retired Rear Adm. Albert G. Mumma, who said in noting recent developments in the Mid­ east, where a percentage of our foreign oil supply has been cut off : "The United States must achieve greater self reliance and independence in its seaborne transportation of vital materials and fuels to preclude similar cutoffs through foreign denial of ocean carriage." Today a leading labor spokesman against the oil companies' secrecy is Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the MEBA, who told delegates to SIUNA's 16th Biennial Convention in Washing­ ton, D.C., Nov. 26-28, just after three major oil conglomerates had got word in June that the U.S. Justice Depart­ ment was probing their "monopolistic practises," that seven of the largest 16 companies in the U.S. are oil firms. He said the oil industry controls 84 percent of the U.S. refining capacity, 72 percent of the natural gas companies, 40 percent of the coal reserves, 20 per­ cent of domestic coal production, over 50 percent of the uranium reserves and 25 percent of the U.S. milling capacity for uranium. In addition, he added, the U.S. oil industry controls a majority of world exploration, extraction, transportation, refining and marketing of oil. Calhoon emphasized that "the oil in­ dustry does not want to deal with Amer­ ican labor. They want to operate in na­ tional secrecies... it is more profitable." Concluding he predicted "... I be­ lieve if we all put our shoulders to the wheel that we will get the bill and we will get it in 1974." Now it is up to us. Sen. J. Glenn Beall, Jr. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Education to Understand Our Problems Dit! IM(1 ft' Paul Hall This month we graduated our sixth class of bosuns, bringing to 46 in all the number of Seafarers who have completed the Bosuns Recertification Program. At the present time there are 24 more of our bosuns who are participating in the twomonth program—12 SIU bosuns are at our Upgrading Center in Piney Point in the first phase of our curriculum and 12 are here at Union headquarters. We asked the graduating bosuns to express their feelings about the program and their com­ ments can be found on pages six and seven of this issue of the LOG. This month, too, we graduated seven more Seafarers in our "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. Their observations are published on page 22 of this issue. This issue also features stories and comments from the 17 Seafarers who have achieved high school diplomas through our study program in Piney Point. Their story is on pages 16 and 17. What are we talking about? We are talking about education. Education to meet the challenge of our rapidly advancing industry and education to under­ stand the problems we face. As Seafarers, we are confronted with many problems and pressures that threat­ en our security. But we will answer these problems and maintain our security be-^ cause we understand the problems. Our Bosuns Recertification Program . was initiated by bosuns and the curricu­ lum was planned by the bosuns for the bosuns. It is proving to be one of our most successful educational programs both in terms of improving the profes­ sional skills of these key-rated Seafarers and also in providing them with a deeper understanding of their Union and the maritime industry. The program was devised to meet the challenge and responsibility of manning the modern ships of today and tomorrow with best qualified seamen in this top rating. Because of the success of this pro­ gram and in order to further develop our educational opportunities, plans are now underway to expand the recertification program for stewards and electricians. During their four weeks at the Up­ grading Center in Piney Point, the bosuns learn the latest techniques in the deck operation of the new SL-7's, LASH-type barge carriers, roll-on-roll-off ships, orebulk-oil carriers, UNO's and the new automated supertankers that are the fu­ ture of our Union and the maritime in-, dustry. More than this, during their second four weeks at headquarters, our bosuns gain an in-depth understanding of every operation of our Union, including the dayrto-day function of the welfare and pension department, registration and shipping procedures, the records and data control center, publication of the LOG, pay-offs and the importance of member­ ship participation. The bosuns also learn of the many edu­ cational opportunities available to all Seafarers at Piney Point so that they will be able to carry the message back to our members aboard ship and encourage them to improve themselves through these programs. • -A The Bosuns Recertification Program is the cornerstone of our building for the future and is an important step in our efforts to move forward with the expand­ ing opportunities of a revitalized Ameri­ can merchant marine. Again, this and our Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program are only the beginning. We must now push on with expanded pro­ grams and we have a solid foundation on which to build. The road ahead for all of us is difficult. But if we can understand our problems we citn answer them, and education is .. thq.key to this understanding. We have to improve ourselves, upgrade our profes-. sional skills and increase our knowledge ' of our Union and the maritime industry. And .we must participate. Participate in our legislative efforts to secure the jobs of Seafarers and the future of our Union. Through education, participation and unity we shall succeed. Change of address cards on Form .3579 should be> sent to Seafarers International Unioni Atlantic, GuJf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIG^ 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn,,' New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. I.January 1974. f i y , i , -aK Page 2 Seafarers Log. �'^wWiaka?='«*e^-»w™Ee^-'^ ••» SlU Fights MSG Plan To Invade Private Shipping The SIU has registered strong oppo­ sition to plans by the Navy's Military Sealift Command to expand its opera­ tions at the expense of the privately owned, union-manned U.S. merchant marine. SIU President Paul Hall called the situation one "of grave concern" and "inimical to the national interest." The SIU position is based on in­ creasing evidence of tactical moves by the Military Sealift Command to en­ large the size of its fleet in areas where the naval agency would take over serv­ ices that have been and could be pro­ vided by the U.S. merchant marine. Hall has informed Secretary of the Navy John Warner of the developing situation and urged his examination of it. Priority in the Military Sealift Com­ mand's take-over attempts is being given to increasing the number of tankers in the MSC fleet. The Military Sealift Command has apparently de­ cided on this tact as a result of MSC having been denied appropriations for the building of ships, particularly be­ cause the services could be provided by the U.S. merchant marine. An immediate objective of the Mili­ tary Sealift Command is to take over the four tankers operated under char­ ter to the Command by Falcon Tank­ ers and put the vessels under bareboat charter as a means of removing the SIU crews aboard these vessels. In his communication to Navy Secretary Warner, SIU President Hall said "this situation is of extreme concern on two critical counts" because it would re­ move the operations control of the ships involved by a private American shipping company and place them in operation by the Government. More­ over, Hall said, it would establish a precedent "that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately owned and operated U.S. merchant marine." The SIU President said "this would be particularly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promote devel­ opment of a competitive private American shipping industry." Hall stressed that the "Falcon Tanker oper­ ations are an exceptional demonstra­ tion of a cooperative effort by private industry and American maritime labor to innovate conditions that would make the American industry more competitive, and to provide service to the U.S. government at reduced costs." SIU has learned that in its planned take-over the Military Sealift Com­ mand intended to make changes in the operations of the vessels that would increase costs of operations. The Military Sealift Command main­ tains that it can operate vessels cheaper by itself than under charter arrange­ ments to private companies. This is not true because MSC and other gov­ ernment agencies do not have to use the same bookkeeping and accounting methods employed by private compa­ nies. Many of the costs of MSC-operated vessels are charged to other gov­ ernment departments. As a matter of policy the SIU has taken the position that Navy opera­ tions should be confined to military vessels of combat and other special purpose types and that transportation of fuel and other cargoes which can be transported without endangering the national interest or security, should be carried by private shipping. In fact, it is national policy not to put govern­ ment operations in direct competition with any private industry. yy' / -M' 'x ' ^^ •' ' y ^ ; t^oUowing is the complete text of a letter from SW Presideni^cad He to Secretary of the Navy John W. Warner concerning the plan of the Milk tary Sealift Command to expand its operations at the expense of the U.S. private shipping industry. •'y-y " OF NORTH AMERICA • AFL-CIO 675 FOURTH AVENUE • BROOKLYN, N Y. 112J2 • HYACINTH 9-6600 f; January 8, 1974 The Honorable John W. Warner Secretary of the Navy The Department of Defense Room 4B710, The Pentagon Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Secretary: I must call to your attention a matter involving the Military Sealift Command and the U. S. merchant marine which is of grave concern and could be extremely inimical to the national interest. The Military Sealift Command is presently seeking to expand its shipping operations at the expense, and to the detriment, of the U. S. private shipping industry. To this end, the Command is seeking to take over the privately-owned and crewed vessels of the Falcon Tankers Corporation. This situation is of extreme concern on two critical counts: 1. It removes the operations control of the ships involved from an American shipping company to that of the Government. 2. It establishes a precedent that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately-owned-and-operated U. S. merchant marine. This would be particularly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promote the development of a competitive private American shipping industry. The Falcon Tankers operations are an exceptional demonstration of a co­ operative effort by private industry and American maritime labor to innovate conditions that would make the American industry more competitive, and to provide service to the U. S. government at reduced costs. In this sense the Falcon operation made an invaluable and important contribution to American shipping. In my considered judgment, the take-over by a government agency of these private ships at this time would not be in the national interest, and I respectfully urge that you carefully examine the facts before any action is taken. I would like you to know that I am available at your call to discuss or provide you with any additional information surrounding this matter. Sincerely, Qojm Paul HaU President Don't Be Fooled Taking part in recent discussions on the roles of the U.S. merchant marine and the Navy were, from the left: Captain Michael Ricinak, special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations: Robert Carl, assistant to the assistant secretary of the Navy for Installation and Logistics; Herbert Brand, president, Transpdrtation Institute; Secretary of the Navy John Warner; SIU President Paul Hall; Admirial John Chase, commander. Military Sealift Command, and Admiral Issaac C. Kidd, Jr., chief of Naval Material. January 1974 The American Committee for Flags of Necessity, the SIU's oppo­ nent in the fight for the passage of the Oil Imports Quota Bill, has taken on a new, very innocent sounding name—the Federation of American Controlled Shipping. Despite the new name, the group, which represents the well-financed, big oil lobbies and other special interest groups, still has the same old aspirations—to block passage of the Oil Imports Bill and to ulti­ mately destroy the strength of the Jones Act, which is vital to the pres­ ervation of our domestic coastwise shipping rights. The powerful and wealthy oil companies are trying to take away your jobs—so don't be fooled by their name. American Conunittee for Flags of Necessity or Federation of American Controlled Shipping— it all adds up to the same thing— fewer and fewer jobs for American seamen. Pages I �Azalea City Committee f .V :• I i Headquarters Notes i by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i| I YOUR WELFARE BENEFITS After a 48-day coastwise run, the Azalea City returned to the Sea-Land terminal in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The ship's committee took time out at the pay-off to pose for their photo. From left ai-e J. Nash, secretaryreporter; J. J. Copey, engine delegate; R. Lavoine who is currently in the Bosuns Recertification Program, deck delegate; A. Raymond, ship's chairman, and J. Dodd, steward delegate. Anchorage Committee One of the biggest problems in processing welfare claims and getting bene­ fits paid to members and their dependents is that many members fail to supply the claims department with necessary information such as the member's social security number or the last ship he was on. Sometimes hospital and doctor bills are missing. When the claim form is not properly filled out or necessary documents such as bills are missing, the claim is held up and this can cause hardships in the family. Members are strongly urged to take the time to check their claim forms before they are sent in to make certain that all the information required is included and that all bills and receipts accompany the claim form. If you have any problems or questions relating to your claim you should take it to the nearest Union hall and have the port agent check it over with you. Another thing every member should do is to provide their dependents with a claim form when he goes to sea. The face sheet of the claim form should be filled out with all necessary information on the member so that all his depen­ dents have to do is fill out the claims section and send it in along with the doctor or hospital bills. 4> UPGRADING PROGRAMS ' f -V t V—: After a successful trip to the Mediterranean, the ship's committee aboard the Anchorage awaits payoff early this month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left are: Oscar Smith, secretary-reporter; Fred Biegel, steward delegate; "Ski" Strawinski, engine delegate; Henry Bjeering, deck delegate, and M. E. Sanchez, ship's chairman. Elizabethport Committee We just graduated 11 more bosuns in our Bosuns Recertification Program and we now have 46 members in this rating who have completed the pro­ gram. I want to add my congratulations to the latest graduates—Marion Becching, Walter Butterton, Donald Hicks, Richard Wardlaw, Curley Moyd, Morton Kerngood, Gaetano Mattioli, Homer Workman, Ovidio Rodriguez, Clyde Miller and Edward Morris. We also graduated seven more Seafarers in our "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and I want to congratulate them—Timothy Bolen, Robert Thomas, Martin McAndrew, Stephen Garay, Keith Sisk, Louis Ludeman and John Miranda. The Bosuns Recertification Program and the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program are proving to be valuable assets to our Union's expanding educa­ tional programs. These and our other upgrading programs in Piney Point are insuring that the SIU will continue to provide the maritime industry with the best-trained seamen anywhere in the world. Side by side with our career advancement program for SIU members, our programs for our IBU members —both entry-rating and upgrading—are providing our contracted companies with well-qualified manpower. NEW SHIPS AND CONSTRUCTION Keel-laying for the first of our four new 35,000-ton diesel-powered tankers being built for Falcon Carriers is scheduled for April 22 and she is expected to be launched in December. The 225,000 dwt TT Brooklyn signed-on Jan. 11 and left on her maiden voyage to the Persian Gulf on Jan. 14. The second in the series of three supertankers to be built by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp., the TT Williamsburg, is scheduled for launching in March and work on the TT Stuyvesant is pro­ gressing well. The first of two SL-18 class ships purchased by Sea-Land Services, Inc. from Bethlehem Steel completed her sea trials and is now being converted at the Pasagoula Shipyard. The second of these 38,000 ton containcrships which were originally, ordered by Pacific Far East Lines, is undergoing con­ version on the West Coast. On the Great Lakes, the 1,000 foot tug-barge M/V Presque Isle crewed-up on Dec. 15. Two straight-deckers are being built for Kinsman Marine Transit Co. The first is expected to be launched in August or September, 1974 and the second is scheduled for launching in 1976. The Overseas Juneau (Maritime Overseas) crewed on Dec. 27 at Sparrows Point, Md. This company is also building four 89,000 dwt tankers which are scheduled for delivery in 1977 and 1978. Ecological Shipping Corp. has advised that they are building a 120,000ton tanker at the Sun Shipyard and the launching is expected later this year. This company is also building three more ships at the Lockheed Shipyard in Seattle and the first is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 1976. QMED TRAINING Sea Land's containership Elizabethport, formerly on the Far East run, now sails to the Mediterranean. Here her Ship's Committee awaits payoff in New York. They are: (top) Secretary-Reporter G. W. Gibbons; Stew­ ard Delegate L. F. Snow; (front 1. to r.) Educational Director L. Petrick; Engine Delegate E. Ford and Ship's Chairman C. larinol. '' '' ^ ' Page 4 Our QMED program at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point is moving ahead to insure that we will have a sufficient number of Seafarers in this key rating to man the new ships that are being built today. Recently, nine more Seafarers completed training and passed their examinations for QMED-any rating. I want to congratulate Donald Hines, Larry Hines, Dale Susbilla, Joseph Arpino, Leon Levin, James Boone, Hiram Stegall, George Ranale and Earl Holman. . Seafarers Log �\ Hall Calls for 'Vigilance' V 't SlU Urges Defeat of Campaign To Open U.S. Waters to Foreign-Flags WASHINGTON—With anti-U.S. flag merchant marine interests stepping up their efforts to weaken and destroy the Jones Act, the Seafarers International Union has called for vigilance in pre­ serving the law that restricts domestic shipping to vessels of American regis­ try. Government agencies and members of Congress are being increasingly peppered with requests from various interests seeking waivers of the Jones Act that would permit them to bring foreign-flag ships into domestic opera­ tions. Since the sharpening of the energy crisis over the past few months, re­ quests for Jones Act waivers have been based on the deception that the fuel situation would be eased by permitting foreign-flag fuel carriers to operate be­ tween U.S. ports. SlU President Paul Hall greets Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) at the 1973 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award's dinner Dec. 11 in New York City. Rep. Sullivan is the 1973 AGIOS award winner. Following is the complete text of a letter from SlU FreMehi Paul Hall to Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, chairwoman of the Merchant Mahrt - and Fisheries Committee, expressing the SIU's position on the repent jattacks on the Jones Act in the UiS. Senate. ^ ^ lift I. MARITIME: TRADES DEPARTMENT AMFRICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR and CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS 115 SIXTEENTH STREET. N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 630-0262 PAUL HALL. PRESIDENT PETER M. MC6AVIN. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TRCASURER 0. WILLIAM MOODY, JR.. ADMINISTRATOR iACK MeDONALO. ViCE*PRESIDENT November 27, 1973 The Honorable Leonor K. Sullivan, Chairwoman Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries The United States House of Representatives Suite 1334 Rayburn Building Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Sullivan: Recently it has come to our attention that several parties have sought waivers from the Jones Act in order to employ foreign flag ships in domestic coastwise transportation. The latest of these efforts was rebuffed last week by the United States Senate which voted 65 to 27 against an amendment offered by Senator Fannin of Arizona to permit coastwise shipment of oil in foreign flag tankers. As Senator Magnuson pointed out during floor debate, we have protected our domestic modes of transportation as a matter of national policy since 1789 and there is no justification for permitting foreigners to" invade our domestic coastwise ship­ ping on any pretext, particularly since we have adequate tonnage to serve our coastwise requirements. Domestic coastwise operators have made a great contribution to the welfare of the U. S. merchant marine and, by and large, have been the leaders in technological innovations which have been adopted advantageously by U. S. flag berth liners in world trade. I am sure you will remain steadfast in your opposition to the continuing efforts that arise in every session of Congress to undermine the Jones Act with .consequent detrimental effects upon this essential domestic transportation system. As you know the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department is made up of unions engaged in shipbuilding and related industries as well as shipboard opera­ tions and from time to time we have been most outspoken in defense of the Jones Act. Our support for the Jones Act and our opposition to any attempt to weaken it or deviate from it by legislative or administrative exceptions was reaffirmed by the delegates to the Maritime Trades Department convention last October. Sincerely yours. •rc; January 1974 Paul Hall President SIU President Paul Hall has called for "steadfast opposition to the continuing efforts...to under­ mine the Jones Act." In advising Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of the SIU's views, Hall said "there is no justi­ fication for permitting foreigners to invade our coastwise shipping on any pretext; particularly since we have adequate tonnage to serve our coastwise require­ ments." While applications for Jones Act waivers have been sought by individ­ ual groups, a pattern has developed that indicates that the effort is a co­ ordinated one. Several of the most re­ cent requests were aimed at bringing in foreign-flag ships to carry liquified natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to New England, and coal from Hampton Roads, Virginia, to New England. The purpose behind these requests was to attempt to work up support among members of Congress from New England because that area has fuel supply difficulties—despite the fact that it has been firmly established that no part of the nation, New Eng­ land included, has suffered any short­ age of fuel because of lack of U.S. tankers or overland transportation capability. The SIU has pointed out that once foreign-flag shipping was given a toehold in the U.S. trades, it would attempt to wipe out the U.S. domestic fleet and leave the United States dependent on for­ eign-flag vessels. A prime force in the effort to de­ stroy the Jones Act protection for do­ mestic U.S. shipping is an association of American-owned runaway flag op­ erators known now as the Federation of Controlled American Shipping, which until recently operated under the name of Committee for Flags of Necessity. This deceptively-named or­ ganization is the hand-tool of, and front for, the major American-interna­ tional oil companies and dry bulk car­ riers, who operate some 350-400 ships under Liberian, Panamanian, and other runaway registries as a means of ducking U.S. taxes and other obliga­ tions borne by U.S. shipping compa­ nies. These foreign flag oU and bulk canier companies faced with the lay-up of many of their foreign- flag vessels due to a lack of work, see the U.S. domestic trades as a source of employment for their vessels. Attempts to breach the Jones Act or to repeal it outright have been made periodically since it was first passed in 1920. The most recent attempt to strike a legislative blow at the Act occurred shortly before Congress recessed in December when the U.S. Senate was enacting the Energy Emergency BUI. During debate on the Senate floor. Senator Paul J. Fannin (R.-Ariz.) of­ fered a last-minute amendment that would have paved the way for foreignflag tankers to operate in U.S. waters —a move that was immediately op­ posed by the SIU. The Fannin amend­ ment was decisively defeated. WhUe maritime labor and manage­ ment have generally opposed any ef­ fort to tamper with the Jones Act, there has not always been unanimity with respect to each such application. The National Maritime Union had recently indicated it would not object to an effort being made by PrudentialGrace Lines to get a waiver of the Jones Act to permit it to bring in a Norwegian-flag vessel to move Pruden­ tial-Grace barges from the Gulf to South Atlantic ports. REPRINTED FROM: JANUARY, 1974 ; • - Wnnhim/ton Lookoui By Talmage Simpkins Executive Director, AFL-CIO Maritime Committee Major bills pending As the new year begins there are several pieces of legislation of major importance to the maritime industry such as the oil import legislation, pen­ sion and welfare legislation, and con­ tinued vigilance in protecting the Jones Act, among others. \aiional Oftiee 3tinu tett NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING November 14, 1973 15] MSC that NMU not object to ap­ plication of Prudential-Grace Lines for waiver of requirements of Jones Act with respect to transporting barges from the Gulf to the East Coast. Jesse Calhoon, President of the Ma­ rine Engineer's Beneficial Association, which represents engineers aboard the Prudential-Grace ships, opposed the move on the grounds that any waiver or exemption would weaken the Jones Act. In meetings with various govern­ ment agencies and other groups con­ cerned with maritime matters, SIU President Hall has been strongly em­ phasizing that to soften our stand for complete observance of the Jones Act in any degree would be to play into the hands of the anti-U.S.-flag major oil companies and weaken the whole fab­ ric of defense of the Act—and with it the protection of American domestic shipping. Page 5 Ij �Bosuns RecerHficqtion Progrcim: 3^ > Low well is the Bosuns Recertification Program shaping up? On these pages^ the sixth class of bosuns to complete the two^month program tell in their own words what the program has meant to them. This is die first group to graduate in the expanded program which has heen beefed-up to ott^ more bosuns the opportunity to participate and v to provide the marine m^^ better-trained and highly-skilled The response to the program from the bosuns has been very positive, than 320 bosuns have applied. With the graduation of the 11 re­ certified bi»uns this month, a total of 46 have completed the course. The BMSOBS Rccenificatioii rrogrsm wag established by oar membersiifp to meet the needs of manning the newer, more sophisticated ships that are the future of the American merchant marine and the future of onr Union. In addition to this, the pn^am also equips the bosuns—^who have the re^sponsibility of being the ship's chairman—^with a better understanding of our Union, the industry and the problems that face us. •MM If the qnalhty and calibre of the 46 bosuns who have completed tN program Is any indicator, the program has shaped up to meet the h^ met by the SIU—^not only in providing the industry with more seamen, imt also (^oviding our membership with more effective Donald Hicks Enin Moyd Seafarer Donald Hicks joined the SIU in New York in 1957 and has been sailing as bosun since 1961. He lives in Brooklyn and ships out of the port of New York. The Bosuns Recertification Program has revealed to me how far we have progressed In the last 25 years under the SIU banner. Both at Union head­ quarters and at Plney Point we were shown the Inner struggles of our Union, and how the rights of Sea­ farers were fought for In the past and are being protected today. In Washington, D.C. we saw for ourselves that the picket lines of today are no longer on the waterfront but right at the heartbeat of this country on Capitol Hill. This Is where the bat­ tle for new ships and keeping ships under the American flag are being fought by our Union through SPAD. It takes money to lobby among the politicians to preserve our maritime In­ dustry and our job security. This I have learned. Bosun Ervin Moyd joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1940 and has been sailing as bosun for more than 30 years. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. Seafarer "Curley" Moyd now ships out of Mobile. During my stay at the Harry Lunde­ berg School, I found the place to be outstanding. It's a place where any Sea­ farer can achieve, his goals for advanc­ ing his career as a professional seaman. During the month I spent In New York at Union headquarters I acquired some good sound knowledge In regards to the mechanics of our Union—Includ­ ing welfare claims, the IBM records system, the control room where Infor­ mation on all of our ships Is kept up to date, registration and shipping, and many other details. I also attended some enlightening meetings concerning our role In Wash­ ington and what Is being done there to secure more jobs for our membership and to assure better job security. .-iv y I * fmmm - "<.•' Marion Beeching Walter Butterton Bosun Marion Beeching joined the Union in Baltimore in 1946 and has been sailing as bosun for ten years. Sea­ farer Beeching now ships out of the port of Houston. As I reached near the end of the Bo­ suns Recertification Program, I was amazed at how little I really knew of the Union other than the contract and pay­ offs. My Idea of the Harry Lundeberg School at Plney Point, for Instance, had always been one of ^strust. But after actually being there and seeing all the programs for myself I now see It as a key to the future of our Union. Seafarers who want to advance them­ selves to higher ratings or want to train for the new ships that we are getting have access to very good Instructors and all the materials they need which can save them many months of prepar­ ing for the Coast Guard exams. I, myself, have learned a lot In my everyday associations with bosuns and with the officials and staff at Union headquarters. And I had the chance to see all of the operations of our Union— welfare and claims, IBM data center, registration and shipping and all of the other Important operations that go on every day. The trip to Washington, where I had a chance to learn how we are able to get new ships and more cargo through our politics and working with Congress­ men, made me understand better how SPAD Is used to keep our job security. All of the things I learned through this program are more than worth the time involved. Bosun Walter Butterton joined the Union in Norfolk in 1946. He makes his home in Portsmouth, Va. and ships out of the port of Norfolk. During my stay at Plney Point and at Union headquarters I found out many fundamentals of the SIU which I never knew before, and all of the offi­ cials and staff were very helpful In an­ swering all of my questions. Being that the bosun, as ship's chair­ man, Is the leading Union man on the ship, he not only has to set an example for his Union brothers but he also must be able to answer their questions and discuss Union pre grams. One of the Important things I learned about Is our activities In Washington. I've been sailing for 30 years and I Just never realized the Importance of our being In politics. If the SIU had not gone Into politics we wouldn't be where we are today. Just two examples: the saving of ffie United States Public Health Service hospitals and the pass­ ing of the 1970 Maritime Bill which has given us more jobs. Most of all. In these past three years we have seen the SIU through good judgment and management come out on top among the seafaring unions. It doesn't take a smart person to find out why. There Is one last Important thing I want to say and that Is that we must all support our efforts In Washington through our support of SPAD. Our political action Is very Important and the only way we can get legislation which means our job security Is through our voluntary contributions to SPAD. Page 6 Richard Wardlaw Morton Kerngood, Jr. Seafarer Richard Wardlaw joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Gal­ veston. Bosun Wardlaw now lives in Romayor, Texas and ships out of the port of Houston. The first thing I want to mention on the Bosuns Recertification Program Is that It gave me an opportunity to gain an extensive amount of knowledge about our Union and Its function, and also the maritime Industry, Itself. Within the operation of our Union we have, first of all, job security. But we must keep ourselves aware of everything that Is going on In the legis­ lative area. If we are to survive and preserve our job security we must stay alert to what Is taking place on Capitol Hill. I have learned the Importance of the le^slatlve team we have enlisted In our ranks. The political and legislative arm of our Union must be financed com­ pletely by voluntary donations, and this Is through SPAD. This Is a cause that I cannot begin to stress the Im­ portance of too much In preserving our job security. At the meetings which take place every morning at 8 a.m., with all of the officials present as well as the bo­ suns attending the program, every beef and problem facing our Union Is brought out on deck and discussed. In my opinion these morning meetings were the niost Important part of my month's stay at Union headquarters. Bosun Morton Kerngood, Jr. joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1955 and has sailed as bosun for the past five years. He now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. In participating In the Bosun Re­ certification Program at our school In Plney Point and at Union Headquar­ ters I learned a great deal about the past and future of our Union. I also learned more about the new types of ships, splicing new types of lines and how our future Seafarers are being treated. The Harry Lundeberg School provides training In all fields of seamanship, deck, engine and steward departments, and upgrading programs for young and older Seafarers. One Important thing we should all realize Is that we must help and teach our young Seafarers when they join their first ship because they are the future of our Union. Learning Is a never-ending adven­ ture. We must continue to leam to keep up with this advancing world. And we must have better communica­ tion so that we can all better under­ stand our problems. If we understand our problems, as Seafarers, we can work together to solve them. Acquiring knowledge of our Union and all of Its day-to-day operations Is something that I appreciate. I only hope that all of the bosuns who get the chance to participate In this pro­ gram will get as much out of It as I did. Seafarers Log �• -'i 'r.'1 of the 46 Seafarers w**'' -— Mh nsimhs and home successfully completed the Bosuns Recertification Program. Ovidio Rodriguez Homer Workman Seafarer Homer Workman has been sailing with the SlU since 1942 except for a two-year hitch with the Navy in World War II. Bosun Workman lives with his wife Anna Mae in his home­ town of New Orleans. i was in Piney Point in August 1971 for the educational conference and up­ on my return for the Bosuns Recertification Program I found the grounds unchanged, but the shift in the educa­ tional programs from slow ahead to half ahead was a real eye-opener—bet­ ter equipment, more programs such as QMED, IBU, upgraders and all of the vocational training. I said from slow ahead to half ahead because this school, like a ship in a fog, must feel its way_ along through experi­ ence until a faster speed can be assumed in the expansion of HLSS for still better education for all hands. The young men entering the HLSS have the world's best opportunity for vocational training and academic edu­ cation, and I am sure the older mem­ bers are proud to be able to say it is a part of our Union and will assist the young men in their duties aboard ship and teach them real unionism and unity. I know from what I have seen at the Lundeberg School that there is a very bright future for all hands under the capable guidance of those who are now at the helm. I, as so many other members, thought the endorsements of yesteryear would go on and on but the modem ships call for more and better training as offered at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point. At Union headquarters, all of the officials and employees went all out to answer any of the questions asked. This program has been a unique education for me. SlU Brooklyn Clinic Moves The SlU'ii Brooklyn medical clinic has moved to its new lo­ cation at Union headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave. from 685 Third Ave., according to Dr. Joseph B. Logue, medical di­ rector. Dr. Logue advises Seafarers that the clinic "is open for business." SIU members may secure clinic appointment slips at the membership service counter in the Union Hall. January 1974 Seafarer Ovidio Rodriguez has been sailing as able-seaman and bosun since he joined the SIU in New York in 1938. He lives with his wife Laura in New York. When I decided to enter the Bosuns Recertification Program I asked my­ self if it was going to be worth it. In few and simple words, there is no limit to the advantages to be gained through this program. Modern ships and new equipment are being introduced all the time and, as a result, new seamanship skills are required to operate them. The pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point provides the opportu­ nity to acquire the training necessary to meet these changes. While at headquarters, I observed the operation of our Union in detail. Particularly fascinating to me is the coordinated work of our headquarters operation. Our organization is manned and operated by competent personnel, and everyone was helpful in answering all my questions. ilnniioii B. Bolts, IIbla#Dg| James B. Dixoit, MobBe Sven E. Jansson, New Yorit Jacob J. Levin, Baltiniore Ewing A. Ribn, New Orieans Alfonso Armada, Baltlntbre Jan J. Beye, New Yodk WOBam J. Cte^, New York Burt T. Hanback, New York Robert J. Lasso, Puerto Rico Robert F. Mackertj BahiiDtdre James Gor^ Jean Lafapie, New Orieans Dennis Manning, Seattle Walter Nash, New York Veikko Pollanen, New Orleans Malcolm B. Woods, Satt Frandsco David L. Dickinson, Mobile Calvain A. James, New York Stanley J. Jundora, New York James W. Pariter, Houston James W. PuUlam, San Francisco Sven Stockmarr, New York David B. Atkinson, Seattle Richai^ A. Cbrfelenberry, ' /'v? ; NirtT;York^ Elbert Ho^e, BaWmore WBIinni R.Kfeiinola, New York Alfonso Rivera, Puerto Rko James C. Baud*^, Houston Donato OiangiortlaiiO, Pbll^^ Stepben Homka, New York Raymond J. Knoles j San Fli FredOBon, San Fi^ncisi^ Thomas L. Self, Baltimore Marion E. Beeping, HoOston WaHer G. Butiertou, Norfolk Donald Hicks, New York Morton J. Kemgood, Baltiittore Gaetano Mattibll, New York Clyde E;Mfc Seattle Edward Morris Jr., Mobile ErvinD.Moyd, Mobile Ovidio R. Rodriguez, New York Richard K. Wardlaw, Houston Homer O. Worknmn,i^w Orieans Edward Morris, Jr. Clyde MiUer Gaetano Mattioli Seafarer Gaetano Mattioli joined the SIU in New York in 1949 and has been sailing as bosun for more than 12 years. He lives with his wife Vincenza in Brooklyn, N.Y. Long gone, but not forgotten, are the days of hardship and degradation suf­ fered by the men who made their liveli­ hood in the maritime industry. Today, after bitter fights against shipowners, the future of Seafarers is secure—not only in wages and working conditions, but also we have many plans which make us and our families more secure. I learned much in this program. I found out the Lundeberg School is a real advantage to SIU members, young or old, and everyone has the opportu­ nity to learn. While I was at Piney Point I learned much about the new ships, such as the SL-7's, the LNG and the LASH-type vessels. My trip to Washington was a great experience for me. I learned about the importance of our work in Congress, and I learned of the importance of SPAD and what it stands for—that it is a great help in maintaining our job security and the future of Seafarers and their families. Bosun Clyde Miller joined the SIU in 1941 and has been sailing as bosun since 1943. Seafarer Miller makes his home with his wife Linda and son Ken­ neth in Seattle. 1 am glad I wa.s able to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program. It has not only changed my mind on a lot of issues but has equipped me to be a bet­ ter ship's chairman and to be better able to answer questions from other mem­ bers. What impressed me most was the willingness of all officials and staff to answer any and all questions and to show how all the various departments function. Nothing was hidden or cov­ ered up. I am now aware of the importance of the political arm of our Union and with the need for SPAD. With SPAD we can get legislation passed that is beneficial to us. Without SPAD special interest groups would get legislation passed that would not only hurt us but could ruin our Union. The morning meetings each day at headquarters are informative and im­ portant. The daily problems of the membership and the Union are dis­ cussed and this allows the officials to stay on top of the problems and solve them before they get out of hand. I also understand better now that we are getting new types of ships all the time and crews must be trained in their operation before going aboard. In the old days simple on-the-job training was alright but not today, and Piney Point fills this need with very good teachers and a fine curriculum for young and old alike. Bosun Edward Morris, Jr. joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans. He now makes his home in Mobile with his wife Mabel. In the 29 years that I have been in the SIU we have come a long way from 2 Stone St. to what we have to­ day. A Seafarer today has dignity and can raise a nice family and provide a good education for his children. The Bosuns Recertification Program gave us the chance to learn about the new ships that are replacing the old ones and the new types of equipment that we will be using. We also attended the fire fighting school and learned the latest methods for putting out fires aboard ship. We were fortunate in being able to attend the SIUNA Convention where we heard labor leaders. Congressmen and maritime officials in the Adminis­ tration speak about the problems we face. Highlighting this Convention was a speech by President Nixon. If you would have told me 20 years ago that a President of the United States would make a speech at our Convention, I wouldn't have believed you. The time we spent at Union head­ quarters gave us a chance to see how our Union functions. We saw all of the operations of the Union, and had a chance to discuss our programs and problems at the morning meetings that were held every day. All of our ques­ tions were answered and we all learned a great deal. One important thing I learned is the necessity of keeping our picket line in Washington going, through our sup­ port of SPAD. This program has made me better able to answer most any question that will come up aboard ship. 'i I •i Page 7 V •; ii.-: '4 m �SlU'Confracted TT Brooklyn Begins MaidenVoyage The SlU-contracted turbo tanker Brooklyn, largest merchant vessel ever built in the United States, left this month on her maiden voyage with an SIU crew of 19 unlicensed members. The 225,000 dwt crude carrier was built by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Construction of the vessel was han­ dled by the nearly 2,800 SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers employed at the yard. The Brooklyn was one of the first tankers to be allocated government sub­ sidy money under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The 1970 Act, the most significant maritime legislative bill since the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936, was vigor­ ously fought for in Congress by the SIU. This great success for the SIU was made possible only by the voluntary dona­ tions to SPAD by our members. Two additional supertankers, the Williamsburgh and the Stuyvesant, identical sisterships to the Brooklyn, are now under construction at the yard with expected launching dates of Spring 1974 for the Williamsburgh and early 1975 for the Stuyvesant. Engine department member Jerry Mack trains an educated eye on the Brooklyn's control board. The TT Brooklyn's first ship's committee of veteran Seafarers are, from the left; Alphonso Armada, ship's chairman; Jimmy Bartlett, secretary-reporter; Ed Corley, educational director; Tom Brooks, deck delegate; Joe DiSanto, engine delegate; and Cecil Martin, steward delegate. A contract for a fourth ship has al­ ready been signed by the Maritime Ad­ ministration—and as projected by Seatrain's President Thomas P. Howes, the yard will eventually turn out two such carriers per year. The Brooklyn was sold by Seatrain for $71 million to the General Electric Credit Corporation which is in turn leasing her under a long-term contract to American Petrofina, the United States subsidiary of a Belgian firm. Petrofina's managing agent will be the Anndep Steamship Co. The Brooklyn was brought under the SIU flag through the Union's organiz­ ing apparatus—and represents more jobs for Seafarers for many years to come. The 1,094-foot long supertanker, capable of carrying 1.5 million barrels of oil, will transport the vital product from both Africa and the Persian Gulf to Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It is planned that she will eventually carry foreign crude to the United States but this will not be possible until off­ shore deepwater ports are built in this country. SlU-affiliated UIW member Max Reiter on the job at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Recertified Bosun Armada Heads Brooklyn Deck Crew The TT Brooklyn's first bosun, Al­ phonso Armada, dso a participant in the first class of the SIU's Bosun's Recertification Program, said that the 225,000-ton tanker was a "very smooth riding" ship and a "pleasure to work on" after heading her nine-man deck crew on the vessel's two day shake­ down cruise. This is the 45-year old Seafarer's first bosun's job on one of the new high technology vessels, rapidly becoming so common in the U.S. merchant fleet. Brother Armada noted, though, that Page 8 the differences in equipment on the ship —such as new type winches, deck cranes and firefighting apparatus—were not foreign to him "thanks to the fine training I received in the Bosun's Recertification Program." Armada, born in Philadelphia, Pa. and raised in Bilbao, Spain, remarked that the Brooklyn was "well constructed overall," and was particularly impressed with the ship's wheelhbuse, featuring the latest in communication and navi­ gational equipment. Despite the Brooklyn's immense size. the 20-year SIU veteran noted that docking was surprisingly easy, due to the ship's 12 .automatic hydraulic docking winches and high tension mooring wires capable of safely han­ dling 76,000 pounds of tension. Bosun Armada called his deck crew "the best" and was particularly im­ pressed with two young ordinaries. Sea­ farers Cole and Campobasso, just out of Piney Point, for their "willingness to work, and learn the job." The veteran bosun plans to remain on the Brooklyn for at least a year. Ir-' Seafarers Log �* .»pi. ...FW»-«»'--' \ •• I %- Largest Tanker Built in USA. ite-Sf *}r--''-TT; -i- '-7. i> r &• I'. i- t ultra-violet ray detector automatically stops the discharge of water if it con­ tains more than 100 parts of oil per one million parts of water. For further ship safety, an automatic blower replaces air with inert nitrogen and carbon dioxide in empty tank spaces to minimize the chance of ex­ plosion. Remote monitoring systems give engine department personnel in­ stantaneous information on the oil, water and draft levels. Other environmental advances on the ship include a complete sewage treat­ The Brooklyn, christened this past June 30, was taken out on her shake­ down cruise earlier this month and her SIU crew unanimously agreed she was a smooth riding ship even at a top speed of 20 knots. Also taking part in the Brooklyn's shakedown cruise were 140 representa­ tives from the Coast Guard, shipping companies and engineering firms. With a breadth of 143 feet six inches and powered by a 55,000-hp turbine, the Brooklyn features private-air-con­ ditioned foc'sles with private bath, as well as a handsome galley sporting all the latest innovations in food prepara­ tion. Her design incorporates many unique engineering features which con­ tribute to the ease of maintenance, and to the safe, efficient, pollution free op­ eration of the ship. All dirty ballast and bilge water pass through high capacity oil-water sepa­ rators. The oil is culled out and returned to the cargo tanks and only clean seawater is pumped out. If there is even a minor breakdown in the system, an Recent HLSS Graduate Bill Scott is sailing as messman on his first trip as a Seafarer. — — Chief pumpman Ed Corley says that working on a modern, highly technical ship like the Brooklyn will be a "particularly challenging experience': for him. ment and disposal system and a pollu­ tion-free incinerator for burnable trash. The Seatrain Yard's employment role represents a substantial increase in membership for the SlU-affiliated UIW —and if present predictions are accu­ rate, employment at the yard will ex­ pand to 6,000 members in future years. The vast majority of the yard's work force are minority group members liv­ ing in the surrounding depressed areas of Brooklyn. The yard represents a much needed boost in the economy for these areas. t. h -1^ ">l Able Seaman and Deck Delegate Tom Brooks plans to remain on the Brook­ lyn for a year. Many Months of Fine Eating For Crew of TT Brooklyn . The entire crew of the TT Brooklyn are in for many months of fine eating and gourmet delights thanks to the ex­ pertise and experience of the supertank­ er's first chief steward, 25-year SIU vet­ eran Jimmy Bartlett. The life-long resident of Mobile, Ala. was very impressed with the ship's galley stating that it is "the best we have to offer in the American merchant fleet." Jimmy is no stranger to the ultra modern galleys found aboard the newer January 1974 ships of the U.S. merchant fleet. He worked the fully automated galley of the Falcon Countess for 14 months, and also headed the steward depart­ ment in the semi-automated galley of the Overseas Joyce. The 53-year old Seafarer noted that the tanker's galley equipment was "the very latest" and that "everything worked beautifully." He was particularly impressed with the way the galley was laid out, and the huge amount of available dry storage space. Jimmy also noted that the smooth­ ness of the ship's ride would aid in the more efiicient operation of his depart­ ment. The veteran chief steward said his men were "very impressive"—and espe­ cially noted the abilities of his chief cook, and long-time friend Cecil Mar­ tin. Jimmy plans to remain on the Brook­ lyn for a year and then take a vacation, hunting in the hills of Alabama. Pages I V I •I �mmLmm ' SlU welfare representative John Dwyer gives bedded Seafarer Jim Davis the Union's $25 Christmas gift at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island, N. Y. SlU Represenfafive Visits PHS Hospital at Christmas Union Welfare Representative John Dwyer visited ill Seafarers in the USPHS hospital at Staten Island, N.Y. on Christmas Eve to hring them the good wishes of the SIU at the holiday time. Trying to keep up the spirits of those far away from their families and loved ones, especially during the joyous holiday season. Brother Dwyer extended the Union's annual ^Merry Christmas" to hospitalized members with well wishes to get bet­ ter in the coming "New Year." In keeping with an SIU tradition which has grown with the years since the Union's founding 35 years ago, many SIU officials, including patrol- Seafarers Discharge Papers The SIU Welfare Representa­ tive advises that when Seafarers enter a USPHS hospital they hring their discharge papers showing that they worked 90 days in the previous year and at least one day in the last six months. men, port agents and representatives all over the country, visited USPHS hospitals, infirmaries and clinics to cheer up Union brothers laid up by sickness or injury. At the port of New York hospital installation on Staten Island, each Seafarer got his welfare benefit check, a carton of cigarettes of his choice, $25 Christmas gift and a Christmas card. But most important of all, the in­ capacitated Seafarers were reassured by Representative Dwyer that they had not been forgotten by their Union brothers in their hour of need. For just recently, the President of the U.S. signed into law the 1974 Military Procurement Authorization Bill which contained a rider guar­ anteeing that the eight USPHS hos­ pitals and 32 PHS clinics would re­ main open for out- and in-patient treatment. Also money to upgrade and modernize the hospitals in port cities was provided for in the new law. It was contributions to SPAD that enabled the SIU to vigorously fight to keep these hospitals open. Some of the men that Representa­ tive Dwyer visited at the hospital are shown on this page. We hope that all will soon he well and healthy once again. li By B. Rocker Gerald Ford—Vice President On Thursday, Dec. 6, 1973, Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich.) was sworn in as Vice President of the United States. The swearing in took place in the chamber of the House of Representatives where he had served tor 25 years, and was attended by members of both houses. Supreme Court Justices, Cab­ inet members of the diplomatic corps, and the Ford family. Republicans elected Rep. John J. Rhodes of Arizona to fill Mr. Ford's former position as House Minority Leader. House Reorganization The Select Committee on Committees released a report on Dec. 7 with tentative recommendations for changes in the committee system in the House of Representatives. The Committee report recommends that three committees be abolished: Internal Security, Post Office and Civil Service, and Merchant Marine and Fisheries, the committee which considers most of the maritime bills. The entire maritime industry feels that dissolution of this committee would have a harmful effect at a time when we are working very hard to rebuild our U.S.-flag fleet. Rep. Leonor Sullivan, Chairman, said that "if ocean vessels have to be put in one super committee with rails, highways, mass transit and trucking, those other issues will overwhelm the few people with maritime interests ...I'll fight it to the death." Chairman Boiling of the Select Committee said he plans more work on the report in mark-up sessions in February, and will try to bring it to the floor in the spring. Appropriations The President has signed fiscal year 1974 appropriations bills for the Departments of Commerce and Health, Education and Welfare. "The Commerce appropriation provides $275 million for construction dif­ ferential subsidies and $221.5 million for operating differential subsidies, through the Maritime Administration. The Health, Education and Welfare appropriation contains $98 million to operate the eight remaining PHS hospitals as well as $18,million for repairs. For several years the hospitals have been allowed to run down, and the additional money will make it possible to begin repairs and bring the PHS hospitals to top condition. SIU wants to be certain that all personnel hired to replace those who left are competent and fully qualified to give seamen the best possible care. Cargo Preference—Oil We are continuing to work closely with members of Congress, and the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in particular, for passage of leg­ islation to reserve a 20 percent minimum of oil cargo for our U.S.-flag ships. More than 200 members already are co-sponsoring such bills. No dates have been set yet for further hearings, but SIU Representatives will testify in favor of cargo preference when the hearings resume. The oil companies are continuing to oppose the bills, since they operate their own ships under foreign flags. One device is their committee called the Federation of American Controlled Shipping (formerly American Commit­ tee for Flags of Necessity)—a name as innocent sounding as apple pie and motherhood, but designed to sabotage efforts to reserve a percentage of cargo for U.S.-flag ships. 93rd Congress, Second Session When the Congress returns on January 21, they will be taking up bills on a broad range of matters which affect seamen and our industry. Among the bills we will follow closely are those dealing with deepwater ports, cargo preference, offshore drilling and related energy matters. Seafarers visited their brothers at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island, N. Y., the day before Christmas. They are, from left: 'A' Seniority Upgrader R. Thomas, Recertified Bosuns Ervin "Curley" Moyd and Gaetano Mattioli, patients Ahoied.Sherman, Ray Hoffman and Isaac Alvarez, SIU Welfare Rep­ resentative John* DWyer and?patient Edwin Walton. Page 10 Seafarers are urged to contribute to. SPAD. It is flie way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. �• For Ships, Cargo and Job Security; New SPAD Certificates Are Now Available New $20 SPAD certificates are now available to the membership to allow all Seafarers the opportunity to partici­ pate more fully in the SIU's continuing legislative drive to get more ships and cargo, and better job security. The membership last month unani­ mously concurred in a report of the secretary-treasurer that the $20 certifi­ cates replace the old SPAD receipts. In that report, Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio said: "Tm certain that all of our members are aware that the real key to our job security is the amount of success we have in Washington through our legis­ lative efforts." And speaking at this month's general membership meeting, SIU President Paul Hall reminded the members that all 435 members of the House of Rep­ resentatives as well as 38 Senators are up for re-election this year. He said: petroleum products imported into this country be carried on American-Hag ships. We will also have to redouble our efforts to defeat the attacks of the giant oil and grain lobbies, and the so-called "flag of convenience" operators, who are seeking to destroy the Jones Act. The voluntary SPAD contributions from the Seafarers is the only way we can achieve our goal of job security by enabling our Union to continue to sup­ port the legislative efforts of those Con­ gressmen who are committed to build­ ing a strong United States merchant fleet. Increased Dues, Initiation Fee Became Effective January 1 The Constitutional Amendment pro­ viding for the increase of dues and ini­ tiation fees went into effect on Jan. 1, 1974. final tally was 3,002 yes; 276 no; 4 void; 9 no votes, and 11 challenged. The votes were counted by a six man Union Tallying Committee, con­ stitutionally elected- at the November membership meeting at headquarters. The Amendment was passed by an overwhelming majority vote by the membership in an October referen­ dum. The Committee consisted of two representatives from each of the three shipboard departments. "Many of these Congressmen stood up for us when it counted—getting the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, saving the USPHS hospitals, the Trans-Alaska pipeline and beating back attacks against the Jones Act. The name of the game is ships and job security, and it is up to us to give our support to those in Congress who have supported our pro­ grams." The Amendment contained two propositions which were voted upon separatelv. Congress is scheduled to reconvene Jan. 21 and when it does the SIU, which is leading the fight to secure passage of an oil import quota bill, will have to step up its efforts in Washington to make certain that this bill passes. The bill would require that a percentage of all The second proposition raised quar­ terly dues from $43 to $50. The Sterling National Bank at 1410 Broadway in New York City had served as depository for aU ballots cast by the membership. The final membership vote on the first proposition was 3,044 yes; 235 no; 4 void; 8 no votes, and 11 chal­ lenged. On the second proposition, the After completing their work, the Committee expressed thanks to Secre­ tary Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio and his staff for their cooperation. They were Nicholas D'Amante and Edgar Anderson of the deck depart­ ment; Gilberto Salazar and Richard McDonald of the engine department, and Joseph Powers and Jaspar Ander­ son representing the steward depart­ ment. The first proposition provided for the increase in initiation fees for all full book members from $500 to $600— and that this change be applied as well to all applicants who have not com­ pleted full payment of the present ini­ tiation fee by Dec. 1, 1973. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Nov. 21—Dec. 26,1973 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.Q0 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation •. Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 17 3,445 710 15 6 8,010 2 192 7 203 9,989 4,197 218 58 93,345 22 2,807 702 476 74 138 22 2 183 — 5,717 822 1,703 283 54 2,322 1 87,515.09 2,059.85 17,024.00 6,623.80 110.00 3,952.56 — 1,075,934.56 22,469,02 209,304.31 71,078.19 2,966.25 49,382.76 144.00 13 154 22 10 49 — 5 — 1 3,516 104 1,762 1,512 186 898 11 39 2,259 7 22,066 39,000.00 22,461.74 4,327.39 1,078.75 1,198.96 — 769.95 — 500.00 22,889.30 312,000.00 316,234.82 54,939.83 27,063.66 16,881.96 729.00 6,114.36 22,590.00 2,600.00 139,015.90 12 108 6,315.00 41,559.17 17,081 4,321 1,515 22,917 151,395 29,210 15,476 196,081 340,808.28 1,029,356.10 761,152.07 $2,131,316.45 3,810,706.42 7,001,452.61 7,851,994.98 $18,664,154.01 $ 48,000.00 3,445.00 2,130.00 847.00 676.40 64,080.00 895.88 4,449.31 458.30 YEAR TO DATE $ 549,797.46 9,989.00 12,591.00 35,217.63 4,144.90 746,816.00 6,083.69 62,446.75 12,612.20 •Mi' ii •I, SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Intand Waters tid)^ United Indasfrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave, Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. ;.. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPfflA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500. TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 •ii 'i I Inoculations SIU Medical Director Joseph B. Logue has announced that due to the shortage of yellow fever vaccine, inoculations for the disease will be given at the headquarters' clinic only, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., at the hour of 3:00 p.m., Mon­ day flirough Friday. However, in case of an emergency, other arrangements will be made. i ;•! •J' m l 4 '|i| January 1974 Page 11 �Meetings Digest of SlU ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), November 4—Chairman Chester latinoli; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director L. Petrick; Deck Delegate Emilio Sierra. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Lines), November 4—Chairman D. L. Dickinson; Secretary W. J. Miles; Edu­ cational Director H. P. Calloe; Engine Delegate Melvin Green. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Tema, Ghana. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), November 4—Chairman Carl Thomp­ son; Secretary Yasser Szymanski. No disputed OT. All communications were read and accepted. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. MILLICOMA (Hudson Water­ ways), November 11—Chairman W. D. Crowford; Secretary V, L. Swanson; Educational Director C. Berger. $13 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), November 4—Chairman J. W. Altstatt; Secretary C. F. Habighorst; Educa­ tional Director M. Morris; Deck Dele­ gate B. G. Williams. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), November 18—Chairman J. DeLise; Secretary D. Able. The new bosun spoke to the membership about Piney Point and suggested to all ratings that all members should go to Piney Point to upgrade themselves. $17.03 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hud­ son Waterways), November 11— Chairman W. Clegg; Secretary W. Bat­ tle; Educational Director R. Miller; Deck Delegate A. Sanger; Engine Dele­ gate J. Miller; Steward Delegate C. McMillen. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for preparing a delicious lobster dinner while in Maine. Next port, Aruba. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman Steamship), November 4—Chairman W. M. Wallace; Secretary j. Reed. No disputed OT. A letter was received from Frank Drozak concerning the crew list and was read and posted. A vote of thanks was given to the 4-8 watch in deck department for coopera­ tion in keeping the messhall and crew pantry clean. Next port, Bombay. TRANSONTARIO (Seatrain), No­ vember 11—Chairman Frank White; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director R. J. Garreck. $79 in ship's fund which the crew voted to donate to the library. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port, Oakland. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Ma­ rine), November 11—Chairman Macon Welsh; Secretary Juan Oquendo. All communications posted. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Page 12 John Tyler Committee The Ship's Committee of the John Tyler (Waterman Steamship Co.) as­ sembled for a shipboard meeting after the Tyler returned from a threemonth voyage to the Far East. Clockwise from left are H. Ware, engine delegate; T. Ballard, ship's reporter-secretary; S. Tyler, steward delegate; G. Allen, deck delegate; H. Patterson, educational director, and L. Harvey, ship's chairman. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaINGER (Reynolds Metal), Novem­ Land), November 11 — Chairman ber 18—Chairman E. La Soya; Secre­ Floyd E. Selbt; Secretary Duke Hall; tary H. K. Pierce; Educational Director Educational Director John Darby. $90 M. Stover; Steward Delegate Walter in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in Cutter. $21.50 in ship's fund. Some dis­ engine department. A vote of thanks to puted OT in deck, engine and steward the steward department for a job well departments. Vote of thanks to the done. Special vote of thanks to George steward department for a job well done. Berry, OS, for a surprise party for the Next port. Corpus Christi. crew on Halloween. Observed one min­ SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (Seaute of silence in memory of our de­ Land), November 10—Chairman, Reparted brothers. certiW Bosun Calvain A. James; Sec­ YUKON (Hudson Waterways), No­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational vember 11—Chairman B. R. Kitchens; Director H. D. Jones. No disputed OT. Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educational Di­ Vote of thanks to Paul Gotay for oper­ rector B. Stockmon; Deck Delegate ating the movie projector and to the John H. Wilson; Engine Delegate Rob­ steward department for a job well done. ert S. Welle. $16 in ship's fund. No dis­ SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hud­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ son Waterways), November 11 — ard department for a job well done. Chairman Growder Story; Secretary Observed one minute of silence in mem­ D. G. Chafin; Educational Director ory of our departed brothers. Next port. Donald R. Pase; Engine Delegate Rob­ Corpus Christi. ert Moore; Deck Delegate Robert DelSEA-LAND VENTURE (Seamont; Steward Delegate G. Grajalex. Land), November 4—Chairman Three messmen making their first voy­ Charles Boyle; Secretary I, R. Llenos; age after graduating from Piney Point. Educational Director J. Atchison. Let­ Observed one minute of silence in ter received from the Union Hall that memory of our departed brothers. Next beginning 1974 quarterly dues pay­ port Naples, Italy. ments will be $50. Posted on bulletin OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime board. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks Overseas), November 4—Chairman A. to the steward department for a job well G. Alexander; Secretary J. W. White; done. Educational Director J. D. Tucker. No DELTA BRASIL (Delta Lines), disputed OT. Vote of thanks to all on November 4—Chairman PaulR. Turn­ watch for keeping messhall clean. Ob­ er; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educa­ served one minute of silence in memory tional Director James C. Juvenal; Deck of our departed brothers. Delegate William A. Pittman; Engine SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaDelegate John Prolenck; Steward Dele­ Land), November 25—Chairman, Re­ gate Louis A. Gracia. Some disputed certified Bosun Calvain A. James; Sec­ OT in deck department. Everything retary T. R. Goodman; Educational running smootMy. Observed one min­ Director J. J. Eating; Engine Delegate ute of silence in memory of our de­ Charles Wagner. Some disputed OT in parted brothers. engine department. Vote of thanks to WACOSTA (Sea-Land), Noveniber the steward department for a fine 4—Chairman Ronald J. Burton; Secre­ Thanksgiving dinner. tary Jose Ross. No disputed OT. An PENN CHAMPION (Penn Ship­ antenna is needed for the crews mess. ping), November 18—Chairman B. Bir­ Everything running srnoothly. mingham; Secretary L. Nicholas; Edu­ OAKLAND (Sea-Land), Novem­ cational Director H. G. Sanford; Deck ber 4—Chairman Joe Sanfilippo; Sec­ Delegate A. A. Hauke; Engine Dele­ retary C. N. Johnson. $23 in ship's gate A. J. Bullard; Steward Delegate fund. Some disputed OT in steward de­ M. P. Cox. $60 in ship's fund. No partment. Vote of thanks to the steward disputed OT. Everything running department for a job well done. smoothly. Next port, Marcus Hook. SEA-LAND FINANCE (SeaLand), November 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Walter Nash;.Secretary S. F. Schuyler; Educational Director S. Wala; Deck Delegate Derek Lamb; En­ gine Delegate Clifford Hall. $9 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port. Yokohama. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land), November 17—Chairman R. Funk; Secretary I. Buckley. No disputed OT. A suggestion was made and everyone agreed to donate $1 to the ship's fund. A vote of thanks to the chief electrician and to others for showing the movies. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth, N. J. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Trans­ port), November 18—Chairman Henry E. Jones; Secretary S. McDonald; Deck Delegate James V. McClantoc; Engine Delegate Ira J. White; Steward Dele­ gate Louie E. Hudson. No disputed OT. All communications were posted. The crew would like to go on record as giving a special vote of thanks to the Captain for taking care of the crews interest while in Russia. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston, Tex. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways), November 11 —Chairman Grima; Secretary Fagan; Educational Director McLaughlin. $3 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Waterways), November 18 — Chair­ man Charles P. Johnsen; Secretary Vin­ cent Sanchez, Jr.; Educational Director E. J. Blanchard. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and stewa'rd departments. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), November 25—Chairman H. O. Leake; Secretary S. Hawkins; Educational Director Poulakis. $18 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. The steward department expresses its thanks to all the crew for keeping the pantry, messhall and recreational areas neat and clean. Next port, Quebec. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following ves­ sels: WARRIOR SAN FRANCISCO PITTSBURGH STONEWALL JACKSON FALCON DUCHESS LONG BEACH NEWARK TRANSPANAMA MAYAGUEZ TRANSCOLUMBIA PANAMA LA SALLE OVERSEAS JOYCE BROOKLYN DEL ORO MOUNT WASHINGTON MOBILIAN TRANSCOLORADO DEL RIO MARYMAR ANCHORAGE OGDEN YUKON if* Seafarers Log. �4'\.- % i" With Recertified Bosun Aboard Sea-Lancf Resource Completes Her Maiden Voyage Sia-Land R^nree, containership in in the (he current current S meis T'' (he eighth and final ""tainership S-L 7 ienes, was added to the fleet ol SlU-contracted ships Dec. 13 as she S n "» Netherlands to Port Ai. J S J®">n>g Use sister-shlps In transpacific service. Aboard the new Sea-Land Resource was Recertified Bosun "Chris" Chris- JSMSI™ pCm!" n«ri!! ® *' «'• to sea 34 years." SaUing out of his JJSim'" *• "• She has joined the first of the S-L 7s, the Sea-Land Galloway-put into r ^ the Sea-Land Commerce, the Sea-Land Trade, the Sea-LMd Exchange and the Sea-Land Finance, on the Far East run. The Sea-L^d IVfcLean ^d the Sea-Land Market are in North Atlantic service. Seafarer Chnstenberiy had said at Bosun Recertification Program gradnation ccremou M: «.. .1 an. a believer In this program. It wUI make me a more effective SlU member, both at sea and ashore... I feell will be a better and more effective member because now I know what our Union and our oHiciak are domg for the membership ..." Chife further stressed the importance of the Bosuns Recertification Program m mal^g him better able to cariy out his duties as ship's chairman to represent his shipmates and protect their rights under the SIU Contact and Constitution. The Sea-Land Resource tied up at her Port Elizabeth, N.J. dock Dec. 13 after completing maiden voyage from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. At payoff Dec. 13 in Port Elizabeth, N.J., the Sea-Land Resource ship's committee, after completing her maiden voyage from Rotterdam, are 1. to r. (seated) : Ship's Chairman Recertified Bosun Richard A. "Chris" Christenberry; (standing) bearded Deck Delegate Ron Crain; (rear) Engine Delegate Ron Laner and bespectacled Secretary-Reporter LP. Lomax; (front) smiling, capped Steward Delegate Phil Pron and (seated) SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski. The containership is now in transpacific service. January 1974 '/ ""Ihlhik. "^"v!oC'5Sllbi'a' - i Seafarer C. Fernandez adjusts console dials in the Sea-Land Resource's engine room. Page 13 �IBU Restructures Union; Four Regions Now One ASHORE Baltimore Honored guest at the Maritime Trades Department's Christmas party here Dec. 20 was former Congressman Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.) who had chaired the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee before his retirement. Portland^ Ore. One of the two ships recently acquired by the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. from States Lines, the Arthur Middleton was crewed by Sea­ farers and sailed Jan. 2 from this port. The new name of the "sea racer" is the George Walton. She was formerly known as the SS Illinois and the Mid­ dleton had been named the Arizona. Both were docked at Swan Island. Philadelphia A crewmember of the IBU-manned tug Venus (Independent Towing) was the subject of a photograph in the Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 2. The tugman was seen on the prow of the vessel's deck with the photo entitled "Getting a Line on the New Year." The crew of the new IBU-manned tug Driver (Interstate Oil) celebrated the completion of her maiden voyage from the Gulf of Mexico on Christmas by holding a party aboard the vessel. Piney Point, Md. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will be the scene of a national education conference called "Adult Education Works" Jan. 23-24. Some 200 U.S. educators'are expected to attend the event. The school will also host a meeting of a dozen members of the National Academy of Science Jan. 30-31 on the use of the metric system by mariners. Delegates to the SlU-aflfiliated In­ land Boatmen's Union fourth Quadren­ nial Convention on Nov. 29 in Wash­ ington, D.C. took several important ac­ tions in an effort to revitalize and strengthen the future of the IBU. In a major step, the Convention, by virtue of Constitutional Amendment, eliminated the four region structure of the IBU. As a result, the former Atlan­ tic Coast, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes Tug and Dredge, and Railway Marine Re­ gions are now one strong unit, coming under the auspices of one Executive Board, consisting of the National Di­ rector, Secretary Treasurer, Area Di­ rectors and Assistant Area Directors. Elected by the Convention to the newly formed posts were Paul Drozak, national director; Joe DiGiorgio, secre­ tary treasurer; Frank Drozak, Atlantic coast area director; Lindsey Williams, Gulf coast area director; Byron KeUy, Great Lakes area director; Ed Pulver and Gordon Spencer, assistant Atlantic coast area directors; and Dave L.eBarron, assistant Great Lakes area director. Ray Herold, who recently passed away had been serving as assistant gulf coast area director. Copies of the new constitution are presendy being printed, and every IBU member will soon be receiving one in the mail. The restructuring of the union cen­ tralizes the organization's power, giv­ ing it the unity and strength required to increase membership, improve wages and working conditions and prevent raids on the union's jurisdiction. The new structure will also enable the IBU to step up membership servic­ ing, expand vital organizing activities and wield additional power on the leg­ islative front in Washington, D.C. National Director Paul Drozak noted that ' the unification of the IBU will give us a stronger voice in effecting legisla­ tion beneficial to our own welfare and to the towing industry at large." The Convention also endorsed a res­ olution passed at the SIU's 16th Bien­ nial Convention, calling for the merger of the IBU of the A&G with the IBU of the Pacific sometime in the future. The merger, subject to approval by the membership, would make the IBU the largest single maritime union in the United States. Due to many increased costs to the union, and in order to have a more ef­ fective organization the Convention also passed an amendment raising dues and initiation fees. Quarterly dues were increased from $43 to $50—and initiation fees from $500 to $600. The change went into effect Jan. 1, 1974. Boston Seafarer Dominick Di Santo has recovered from an operation in the Brighton Marine USPHS hospital here where he was a patient for a month. He wishes to thank his friends and shipmates who visited him. He's glad to be back on his feet again, especially since shipping has picked up considerably in this port. San Juan, P.P. Sea-Land Service has extended her container lines from here to the Carib­ bean islands of St. Kitts and Antigua in the British West Indies. Weekly serv­ ice goes to the sugar port of Basseterre, St. Kitts—200 miles southeast of here. Farther southeast—about 75 miles—from St. Kitts, Sea-Land container ves­ sels manned by Seafarers swallow the anchor at the sugar and cotton port of St. Johns. Alpena, Mich. Four coal and iron ore carriers of the SlU-contracted American Steamship Co. of Buffalo continue to visit this Upper Peninsula port on Thunder Bay. They will operate until the end of this month, weather permitting. Kent, Wash. Leon Thompson, a handicapped veteran, is seeking to learn the history of the libraries aboard luxury steamships—but hasn't had much luck so far. If any LOG readers have information on this subject which they could pass onto Leon, write to him at 1211 Chicago St., Kent, Wash. 98031. St. Louis Port Agent Leroy Jones remains in a wheelchair at Deaconess Hospital here after being hurt in November when a car crashed through the Union hall front window. Also hurt were IBU member Ronald Hicks, who has left the same hospital, and his wife, Anita, who remains a patient there. - Page 14 ^ ^ UIW Gets New Constitution At Quadrennial Convention As a result of actions taken at the SlU-aflfiliated United Industrial Work­ ers of North America Convention on Nov. 28 in Washington, D.C., the UIW has been restructured, eliminating the former three region system and cen­ tralizing power under one Executive Board. The Board will consist of the Na­ tional Director, Secretary Treasurer, and Area and Assistant Area Directors. Elected to these various union posts were Frank Drozak, national director; Joe DiGiorgio, secretary treasurer; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic coast area Director; Paul Drozak, Gulf coast area director; Bill Dobbins, Great Lakes area director; John Fay and Warren Leader, Atlantic coast assistant area directors, Abraham Almendarez, Gulf coast assistant area director, and Joe Huber, Great Lakes assistant area director. In addition, one constitution will govern all UIW members now instead of the three regional constitutions pre­ viously utilized. Each UIW member will receive a copy of the new constitution in the mail as soon as they are printed. Some of the changes encompassed in the new constitution include matters covering membership, reinstatement, retirement, duties of officers and dis­ cipline. The new structure enables the Union to better handle all problems which may arise in any area of the UIW. The National Director now has the authority to assign his assistants to localities where their services are most necessary. The new structure also opens a wider avenue for the UIW's organiz- ing activities and legislative efforts in Congress. Success in these areas, for the UIW means increased wages, an increased membership, better working conditions and long term job security for the future. The Union's organizational costs have skyrocketed over the past few years right along with the cost of liv­ ing. To meet these rising costs, dues and initiation fees, which have remained unchanged since 1966, were constitu­ tionally raised. Going into effect Jan. 1, 1974, monthly dues were increased from $6 to $8 per month and initiation fees from $25 to $75. Claim Process Always check to see that these items of information are included on your claim forms before you send them in to the Union: • Your hospital's identification number on your hospital bilL • Your doctor or surgeon's Sodal Security number on his bill to you. • Sign your claim form before send­ ing it in. Seafarers are also reminded that copies of your marriage certificate, and copies of birth certificates for yourself and your dependents should also be on file with the Plans office. Advise your beneficiaries and de­ pendents that death certificate and funeral bills must be attached to death benefit claims. Claims containing all of the necessary information are processed faster and help the SIU serve you better. Seafarers Log �% * t 'I•I AT SEA ."^v: " i r >, SS Pecos One of the 13 SlU-manned Navy tankers, the Pecos (Hudson Waterways) paid off her crew in Norfolk, Va. Jan. 1. The vessel came from Aruba. The Pecos, and the 12 other Navy tankers crewed by the SIU, mean more jobs for Seafarers. In order to insure job security, it is essential that all Sea­ farers remain aboard these ships until properly relieved. SS Robert Toombs Ship's secretary-reporter James R. Prestwood wrote from the port of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden—entrance to the Red Sea—last month that the ship was to arrive in Karachi, Pakistan Jan. 16 and due to depart there Jan. 25. SS Overseas Evelyn Captain John Edwards (second from right), standing in for Captain Richard Cahill, holds safety award presented to the Warrior's crew. The others present at the ceremonies are, from left; Samuel A. Clause, safety director of the NSC; Chief Steward Eloris Tart; Radio Officer W. Ridout; Chief Engineer P. Braunz, and James J. Reynolds, president of AIMS. Carrying crude from the Persian Gulf last month, this Maritime Overseas tanker had a Jan. 2 payoff in Portland, Me. Boston Port Agent Ed Riley and SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey visited the ship there to talk with the crew. Warrior Crew Presented 72 Annual Safety Award On her way to Houston late last month, the Navy tanker Shenandoah (Hudson Waterways) discharged her cargo of oil taken on in Aruba to the Steuart Petroleum Co. in Piney Point, Md. After payoff the ship signed on five new crew members Christmas Eve. The Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship graduates shipping out were James Burch, Robert Rose, Ronald Habada, John Vermoch and David Shaw. In May 1972, the entire crew of the SlU-manned containership JVarrior (Sea-Land) accomplished a valiant open sea rescue of 104 dangerously stranded persons who had been forced to aban­ don their fire-ravaged vessel, the Liberian-registered Oriental Warrior, 30 miles off the coast of Florida. Late last year, the crew's brave actions were appropriately recognized. The National Safety Council, in con- " junction with the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, presented their yearly, prestigious safety award to the Warrior's entire crew. The award was presented on the bridge of the Warrior, docked in the port of Baltimore, by James J. Rey­ nolds, president of AIMS, and Samuel A. Clauss, safety director of the NSC. SIU Chief Steward Eloris B. Tart, Radio Ofiicer William Ridout, and Chief Engineer Peter Braunz—^the only crewmembers still aboard who par­ ticipated in the rescue operation—ac­ cepted the award for their shipmates. Captain J. Edwards, present master of the Warrior, stood in at the cere­ monies for Captain R. Cahill, who is now serving aboard another vessel. Mr. Reynolds explained that this annual award is presented only after close review by an impartial consider­ ation of all such rescues, or other noteworthy actions performed by an American merchant marine crew dur­ ing the year. "The effort that best reflects team­ work and cooperation in all depart­ ments—including the licensed and un­ licensed personnel—wins the award," said the AIMS president, "and the skilled, unselfish actions of the entire Warrior crew was a superb example of this cooperation." Reynolds especially cited Seafarer Eloris Tart, calling him "a credit to his vessel and to the U.S. merchant marine" for the fine care he and the steward department extended to the rescued passengers and crewmembers of the Oriental Warrior. The AIMS president added that "every man who so willingly partici­ pated in this rescue, without regard to his own personal safety, is deserving of the highest praise." "With this in mind it is an honor and pleasure to present this award on behalf of the entire crew of the American-flag ship Warrior," concluded Reynolds. Although the rescue occurred well over a year ago. Chief Steward Tart had vivid memories of the 1972 event. The 34-year SIU veteran said that the burning Liberian freighter painfully reminded him of the many ships he saw go down in flames in World War II. "There was no chance for rescue in those days," said Brother Tart. When asked what he would do in case similar circumstances occurred again, he firmly replied, "I would do the exaet same thing as the last time— just like any other Seafarer." Delayed Benefits SS Shenandoah SS Robert Toombs Seafarer Robert Wagner's final wishes were carried out on a bright Sun­ day morning Nov. 11 when his ashes were scattered over a calm sea at latitude 30°47' S, longitude 50°52' W. Brother Wagner passed away at the age of 60 at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. Captain R. R. Stanage conducted the final services which were attended by the entire ship's committee and other crewmembers. The ship's committee included J. Moss, ship's chairman; J. Prestwood, secretary-reporter; G. Roy, educational director; J. Blanchard, deck delegate; S. Marano, engine delegate, and D. Reynolds, steward dele­ gate. (i;: S.T. Thetis All hands on the S. T. Thetis (Rye Marine), a tanker on the Russian wheat run, had gourmet Thanksgiving fare with a luncheon leading off and featuring an appetizer of Spring onions, a fish dish of Nova Scotia Salmon, consomme a la princess soup, an entree of Tom turkey with oyster dressing and giblet gravy plus a vegetable of asparagus spears with Hollandaise sauce. Eggnog and pumpkin pie were also featured. Chief Steward Stanislaw Kolasa and Chief Cook Marvin Deloatch had the menu printed and bound in an attractive folder. It is through the SIU's political activities, made possible with donations to SPAD, that ships such as the Thetis are on the Russian wheat run. It was the SIU that fought Congress to insure that at least one-third of the ships on that run would be American. SS Vantage Defender Recertified Bosun Bill Kleimola, speaking for the entire crew of the Vantage Defender, expressed sincere thanks to the ship's steward department for making the crew's Thanksgiving a memorable one. He especially cited Chief Steward John Pennell, Chief Cook Earl Grimes, Baker Bert Winfield and 3rd Cook Marty Martinson for their efforts. The delicious Thanksgiving menu included fresh shrimp cocktail and as­ sorted other appetizers; turkey, chicken, comish hens and roast duckling; candied yams and corn on the cob, topped off with apple, mincemeat or pump­ kin pie and strawberry shortcake. The Vantage Defender is now on a run to Africa. i • I The following active members and pensioners have had their benefit pay­ ments held up because they failed to supply filing their claims. Please contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. gFAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Name John Conley Carl White Jose Rodriguez Montique Robinson Albert Bunting George Austin Walter Tollefsen S.S. No. 283-12-5935 418-66-0781 071-40-2890 228-34-1595 229-54-6636 424-03-5816 130-22-6678 District UIW Ai&G A&G UIW UIW A&G UIW Donate to SPAD , i -i' Page 15 January 1974 4 i �' i SSSSSSSSiSi:::::;:^^ Dennis Heick Maupin 17 Seafarers Earn High School Diplomas Through HLSS Timothy John M. Seafarer Carroll Heick graduated from the Lundeberg School in January, 1969 and returned to upgrade to ableseaman in 1971. He completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in July, 1973 and stayed at the school to com­ plete his high school education. Seafarer Heick is the latest of the 17 SIU members who have achieved their diplomas through the SIU's education program. He had this to say about the pro­ gram: "I see a new importance for edu­ cation today, and I understand better why our Union has such strong feelings about education. I'm not only talking about the high school program, but all of our educational programs which are desired not only to make us the bestqualified seamen in the world but also to give us a better understanding of our Union, our industry and the problems of the nation and the world." Seafarer Dennis Maupin who sails out of New York graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1966 and achieved his high school diploma at the school in October, 1972. He advanced to his full-book through the "A" Seniority Program in 1971 and com­ pleted training at the Lundeberg Up­ grading Center in 1972 for a OMEDany rating. When he received his diploma Sea­ farer Maupin said: "There are many opportunities at the Lundeberg School for all Seafarers to gain a better knowl­ edge and understanding of their pro­ fession, their Union and themselves. I for one am grateful for the chance I had to come here and learn." Thomas Minton M. Seafarer John Barcroft joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1965 and now sails as able-seaman. He attended the deck department upgrading program at the Harry Lundeberg School in September, 1972 £md went on to study for his high school diploma. Seafarer Barcroft had this to say about the educational opportunities available to him and all members of the SIU: "I guess I took for granted all of the benefits that come with being a member of our Union, but I changed my ways when I saw the educational programs that our Union has developed in Pinby Point. The SIU believes in the future, the future of the industry and the future of our Union. These kinds of programs will help to advance us as seamen and as individual persons." Seafarer Thomas Minton was one of the first Seafarers to achieve his high school diploma through the academic program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Minton, who had grad­ uated from the school as a trainee in 1968, returned to upgrade to ableseaman in 1972. After he completed his upgrading training and passed the Coast Guard examination for AB, Seafarer Minton decided to stay at the school to com­ plete his high school education, Minton, who had dropped out of high school in his senior year, said: "I just didn't see the need for going on at that time, but after talking with the instruc­ tors and teachers at the school I realized that achieving this diploma would mean much more to me than just a piece of paper. Accomplishing this would prove to myself that I was able to do it and it would give me the confidence to know that I could do much more." Lee Ursel R. R. Burke Barber K' ^ li Seafarer Ursel Barber graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. He attended the Seniority Up­ grading Program after securing his FOWT endorsement and returned to the school to achieve a QMED rating in December, 1972. While he was ad­ vancing his professional career, Sea­ farer Barber also realized his ambition to complete his high school education. When he received his diploma after passing his examinations he said: "There are many educational opportu­ nities at Piney Point which are available to every member of our Union. Whether you want to move up to higher ratings or broaden yourself through the aca­ demic program or the reading program everything is available here to give you that opportunity." Seafarer Lee Burke joined the SIU in 1966 after completing training at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in New Orleans. He returned to the Union's Upgrading Center in Piney Point in 1973 to complete his advance­ ment to QMED. He also attained his full book through the SIU "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. While he was advancing his seafaring skills. Brother Burke decided to try to achieve something he had missed out on when he was younger—his high school diploma. After he succeeded he said: "I can't praise the efforts and dedication of our teachers and instructors in Piney Point too much. I needed a lot of help and everyone was more than willing to do everything they could to help me, both in getting my endorsements and in realizing my ambition to have a high school diploma." Ashley Seafarer Timothy Thomas graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in January, 1971 and completed both his upgrading to able-seaman and the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in 1973. While he was upgrading his seafaring skills, Brother Thomas who comes from Dayton, Ohio, decided to make another effort to achieve a high school diploma •and he succeeded. Seafarer Thomas dropped out of school after completing the 10th grade. When he achieved his diploma he said: "The opportunities at our school here in Piney Point are unbelieveable. Whether it's vocational training or aca­ demic studies it's all here. All you have to have is the desire to learn." WiUard Verzone Seafarer Willard Verzone graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968 and returned in 1972 to the SIU Upgrading Center where he completed training for QMED-any rating in Feb­ ruary, 1973. After he had completed his upgrading, he stayed at the school to achieve a high school diploma. Seafarer Verzone, who lives in Mobile, Ala., said when he was awarded his diploma: "This means very much to me. I felt that I never had a chance be­ fore but because the teaching staff here gave me the encouragement and help I was able to go all the way and get my diploma." ' Edward R. Williams Seafarer Edward Williams graduated from the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in February, 1971 and now sails out of the port of New York. He began his upgrading by securing his FOWT endorsement the next year and has con­ tinued his professional advancement at the SIU Upgrading Center to achieve a QMED rating. Last year, while he was preparing for his QMED endorsements, he de­ cided to try again to get his high school diploma. Like 17 other Seafarers who wanted to accomplish the high school education they had missed. Seafarer Williams succeeded. After he received his diploma from the Lundeberg School, he said: "All of the educational opportunities at our school in Piney Point are something that our membership should know about and should take advantage of. Everyone on the staff of the Lundeberg School goes out of their way to make sure that you make it—whether it's get­ ting your endorsements or improving your, reading or getting your diploma." Dyrell A. F. Jones Davis J. Thomas E. Stephen Individualized instruction by competent and dedicated teachers is the key to the success of the Lundeberg School's GED program, and is the reason that all 17 Seafarers who have taken advantage of the program have passed and achieved their high school diplomas. Here, teachers Claudia Gondolf and Stephanie Bush work with Seafarers Caldwell Sabb, Lee Burke and Timothy Thomas. High School Program Available To All SIU, IBU Members Seventeen Seafarers, ranging in age from 19 to 42, have achieved high school diplomas through the academic program of the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. With their achievements, these Seafarers earned more than a diploma. Their accomplish­ ments gave them a sense of pride—a goal they had set for themselves was reached. The motivations for earning a high school diploma are varied. To some men a high school diploma offers job security—^it's their "ace in the hole." Other Seafarers take advantage of the study program to develop reading, math and science skills which wiU help them in their career advancement programs. The more mature Seafarer seeks a high school diploma for still other reasons. Many of them were 'denied the opportunity to complete their education because they had to go to work to help support their families or because the public school systems were insensitive to their individual learning problems. But now, through the Lundebei^ School's academic program, they can earn their diploma in six to eight weeks and they will graduate—not only with a high school diploma—^but also with the satisfaction of achieving a goal that was denied them. Seafarers in the various career advancement programs at the Lundeberg Upgrading Cen­ ter have found that the academic courses have helped to prepare them for their upgrading courses and the Coast Guard examinations. The reading teachers and the vocational staff work closely together and have developed vocabulary and reading skills programs which are directly related to the vocational study programs. The academic department has also added an addi­ tional math teacher and has developed a mathematics study program directly related to the vocational upgrading programs. All of the high school courses are geared to the needs of Seafarers. Vocabulary, sentence structure, and critical reading and study skills are valuable tools in preparing for Coast Guard examinations to higher ratings in the deck and engine departments for both SIU and IBU members. An Understanding of our government and Its structure which Is stressed in the social studies class gives Seafarers a clearer insight into the importance of political action through SPAD to preserve the job security of our members. All of the academic courses—^math, science, social studies, English, reading and study skills—are tailored to the individual needs of each student and classes are small enough to allow teachers to work closely with each student. And, the courses in math and science are relevant to the vocational study programs, particularly to those Seafarers who are preparing for electrician, machinist and QMED ratings. Whatever the motivations are, every Seafarer or IBU member who accepts the challenge of striving for and achieving a high school diploma reaps the benefit of self-confidence and a realization that other goals can also be achieved. Beyond this there is also the personal en­ richment that comes from better reading comprehension skills and a better understanding of the world in which we live. The Lundeberg School's high school equivalency program is available to all SIU and IBU members who meet the following eligibUity requirements: one year's seatime; be a mem­ ber in good standing with all obligations paid to date; and meet the qualification scores on the GED (General Educational Development) pre-test. GED pre-tests are available in all SIU and IBU Union halls, or may be obtained by writ­ ing to the'Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674. Room and board, and all study. materials, are provided for all members who take ad­ vantage of this program. The length of the study program is six to eight weeks depending on the ability of the individual student. Certified teachers and reading specialists conduct classes Monday through Friday and are available for individual tutoring. Seafarer John Ashley achieved his high school diploma through the Lunde­ berg School's academic program in April, 1973 after completing all of his endorsements for QMED-any rating at the SIU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. Seafarer Ashley who sails out of the port of New York also participated in the SIU Education Conference in Piney Point in 1971. He joined the Union in New York in 1964. Seafarer Ashley— proving that you are never too old to learn—achieved both his high school diploma and his QMED rating at the age of 42. After receiving his diploma, he said: "This is something that I have always wanted. I never had a chance to finish high school when I was younger and the opportunity to get my diploma that was offered to me through our Union up­ grading program was just what I needed to realize my ambition. AUen E. Spell Seafarer Allen Spell graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. He now sails as FOWT out of New Orleans and achieved his full book through the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in 1972. Seafarer Spell went to the Lundeberg School in 1973 to "achieve my ambi­ tion to have a high school diploma." When he realized his goal he said: "I really wanted to complete my high school education and the opportunity that I read about at the Harry Lunde­ berg School was just what I needed. I think I will be a better Seafarer and a better person because I made this achievement. All of the teachers at the school were very helpful and gave me all the guidance I needed to complete the course." Keith T. WUliams Seafarer Keith Williams graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in March, 1970 and completed training for his FOWT endorsement in Decem­ ber, 1970. He returned to the school in 1972 to prepare for his GED examinations and became the second Seafarer in the new SIU program to achieve his high school diploma. Following his graduation, Seafarer Williams said: "This program has opened up a whole new horizon of op­ portunities for me. I would urge all of our members to take advantage of the many educational programs that are available to us at Piney Point." Page 16 Seafarer Stephen Jones joined the SIU after completing the training pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in Feb­ ruary, 1969. He began his upgrading in December, 1969 when he secured his FOWT endorsement. In November, 1970 he attended the SIU Education Conference and the following month he earned his full book through the SIU "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. He return^ to the Lundeberg School last year to study for his high school diploma. After he had achieved his high school diploma, he said: "I'm grateful for the opportunities I have had to ad­ vance myself as a seaman, as a member of my Union, and in getting my di­ ploma. I don't know if others realize the opportunities we have at Piney Point, but if they don't they should come down and see for themselves." Seafarer Dyrell Davis completed the GED program at the Harry Lundeberg School in October, 1972. He is a 1969 graduate of the school and completed his upgrading to able-seaman just prior to entering the academic study program. He is now serving with the U.S. Army but plans to return to the sea when his tour of duty is completed. • Seafarer Davis' teachers remember him as being "quiet but determined." After his graduation, he said: "Getting my diploma is something I wanted very badly. It's a lot different here and made it easier for me to succeed. All of the teachers took a real interest in me as a person and when people do that it en­ courages you to work harder." •T % Caldwell Richard A. Sabb Ransom Seafarer Richard Ransom graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968 and returned in 1970 to the school's Upgrading Center to attain his able-seaman endorsement. He has also achieved his full book through the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and attended the SIU Education Conference in August 1971. Seafarer Ransom, who sails out of the port of New Orleans, returned to the school last year to study for his high school diploma. He said: "The teachers here in Piney Point go all out to help you. All you need is the desire to ad­ vance yourself and our school in Piney Point has the staff to make sure you succeed." James R. Bennett, Jr. Seafarer James Bennett was the first SIU member to achieve a high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg School's GED program. He completed his studies, passed the Maryland State GED examinations and received his diploma in August, 1972. Seafarer Bennett joined the SIU in 1969 and spent two years in the Navy before returning to continue his career as a professional seaman. His teachers at Piney Point remember him as "a good student with a good attitude and healthy outlook on life." When he completed his studies and received his diploma. Seafarer Bennett said: "The kind of educational pro­ grams we have at Piney Point not only will make certain that we will continue to have the best-trained seamen any­ where, but also gives all of our members the opportunity to advance themselves individually. I hope that as many of our members as possible will take ad­ vantage of these programs because we have the best educational opportunities available here in Piney Point." Seafarer Caldwell Sabb completed . training at the Harry Lundeberg School in August, 1970 and returned to the school in 1973 to advance to QMED in January. He returned to the school in July to participate in the . "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, and during this time he also achieved his high school diploma. When he had realized his goal. Sea­ farer Sabb said: "Getting my high school diploma was a goal that I al­ ways wanted to achieve. I had to drop . out of school before and I always felt that I was missing something. Now that I have succeeded, I have a new confidence in myself." 1: .i v/'iV-, $ Requirements: GED Program The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point is available to all Seafarers—regardless of age^—and of­ fers them the opportunity to achieve a fully-recognized " high school diploma in six to eight weeks. Seafarers who arc interested in tak­ ing advantage of this opportunity to continue their education can apply in two ways: • Go to the SIU ofiice in any port where you will be given a GED PreTest. The test will be sent to "the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. • Or, write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Mary­ land 20674. A test booklet will be sent to your home or your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. Following are the eligibility require­ ments for the High School Program: • One year's seatime. •' Initiation fees must be paid in full and all other obligations such as dues and loans must also be paid in full. • You must receive a satisfactory score on the Pre-Test. Page 17 I,;.' • i �dfters to HISTORIC PRESERVATION Must Rebuiid Home -^ T I am a resident of a small town in the Philippin«. On /T Oct. 15, my home, as well as most of the homes in the HT town, were completely destroyed by a tremendous typhoon. -v I am sincerely grateful to the SIU for sending my pen- ,,^ sion check on time every month. The checks are more .yj important to me now than ever because I must rebuild . ® my home. FrafemaBy, j Gervacio Viaiteaii Philippine IstawiS' rioSI NMC Working Together For Common Interests The National Maritime Council, set up in 1971 under the authority of the Maritime Administration, is a unique coalition of maritime labor, maritime management and government working side by side to help solve problems within the industry. The SIU has vigorously worked to make the NMC a successful and viable organization. The ultimate goal of the Council is the development of a strong, competi­ tive, modern American merchant fleet capable of the finest, dependable unin­ terrupted service for the American ship­ per. To achieve this goal, the Council has generated wide-ranging, aggressive car­ go promotion programs—which stress the cooperative approach—designed to attract and hold the support of Ameri­ can shippers. The Council's work manifests a new and growing unity in the maritime in­ dustry as well as an increased willingness on the part of aU concerned to work to­ gether for the common good. The NMC provides a means of regu­ lar, frequent communication between maritime industry segments, as well as providing communication and informa­ tion to importers and exporters in an ef­ fort to acquaint them with the industry's new programs, and to open an addi­ tional channel through which the ship­ pers' views can be heard by the industry. The NMC sends dedicated teams— which often include SIU Representatives —to the offices of leading shippers throughout the country to explain the need and benefits of shipping American. Among the points stressed at these meetings are: • That 71 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American flag ships re­ mains in this country, making an impor­ tant contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national econ­ omy; • That this nation's tough safety laws serve to better protect their cargoes while in transit; • The American merchant marine's higher manning scales and the efficiency of American ships and their crews, and • That the American merchant ma­ rine is a vital link in our national se­ curity. Speaking at a recent National Mari­ time Council dinner. Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan praised the Council's efforts, noting that the NMC "is just one more evidence that the old hostilities be­ tween labor and management, the old suspicions, the old fears, are being sub­ dued. All parties are beginning to see clearly that there is more to gain by co­ operation than by conflict." At the SIUNA's 16th Biennial Con­ vention in November, Helen Delich Bentley, chairman of the Federal Mari­ time Commission, said that "our future success in the maritime industry de­ pends in large measure on the develop­ ment and implementation of aggressive marketing programs," and that the Na­ tional Maritime Council is "leading the way" in this field. Also speaking at the November Con­ vention, Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell stressed the importance of the NMC. He noted that "greater shipper pa­ tronage is vital to our maritime pro­ gram. New ships, no matter how effi­ cient they are, cannot compete effec­ tively if they sail half full." The SIU has given strong support to the National Maritime Council and will continue to do so in the future in order to build and strengthen the American merchant marine. ^ ^ I just recently retired and on Dec. 20 I received my firsi pension check for the months of November and December; I was pleasantly surprised to also find my check for ihcl'' month of January. The early delivery came in very handy 'ioTioAfor my Christmas shopping. Through the years, I have had great pleasure sailing with the SIU. I met some wonderful Brother crewmen, and 'mil win never forget or regret being an SIU man. VvMipv::''T' Sincerely^ ' A' t. James C. Flan^ F 108 -i,. Pensioner Thanks SIU I wish to take this opportuhity to fliank flie Seafarers. Welfare & Pension Plans for their consideration in reimbursing m© for my new hearing aid through their p^sidhm* ^: "Special Equipment" program. It was a great help to me and I wi^ wonderful feeling to know that pensioners are not forgotten. Thank you again. v i! >: CJ ,. ., . , ''-'t As the wife of a long time member of the Union, James J. Boland, Bosun, I'd like to thank the SIU for the helpful and <; immediate payments to my-doctors and the hospital via the Health and Welfare Plan. . „ You are first class! Thanking you again, January 1974 Volum# XXXVi, Me. \ r^il^T|nt6matl6na{ Un(6ftiof , Offielat « North America, AtianUCi QuU. UaK^ ahd inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Halt, P/estoor»l .,, Cal Tanner, executive Vlce-Pnsl<teni ' Earl Shepard, Vfce-Pte^mont doe DIQIorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Lindsay Wllllains. V/ca-Pres/deaf' Franh Orcaak, v'.'cc Pfssidsnt Paul rjruzaK, Vlce-Presidentf Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic; eoif, takae and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 {=^ui1h Avfenue, Brooklyn, N,Y. 1123®,, Tel.^^ 4^ Second class postage pa'd at Brooklyn, N.Y. ..;li Page 18 Seafarers Log �'s : i DISPATCHERS REPORT IPS ri •2 •3 •4 •5 ••67 P 19 AKI/.PA PORTLAND AFOUNDRIA HOUSTON SAN FRANCISCO NEHi ORLEANS NEWARK ANCHORAGE TRANS HAWAII 1 Know Yinv Rights j j 1 1 lio MOHAWK 1 1 IBCRV/LLE DECEMBER 1-31,1973 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port An Groups aassA Class B All Groups Class A QassB aassC Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals 5 26 21 ' 41 14 32 11 31 63 102 24 67 33 470 ; 4 93 10 16 4 9 2 8 22 18 . 18 20 22 246 8 _67 10 29 6 29 4 9 39 102 14 51 42 410 4 21 3 14 7 7 0 6 8 19 18 13 29 149 Port Boston • New York PhUadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals 4 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 7 0 1 0 18 AD Groups Class A Class B 7 154 23 63 18 47 7 50 130 31 29 106 26 691 5 30 17 20 6 6 2 8 25 29 22 31 15 216 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 54 12 26 5 17 8 27 54 58 10 59 18 354 4 82 13 18 6 14 3 11 22 28 9 27 16 253 8 38 5 26 4 15 1 8 39 47 13 51 20 275 3 83 3 24 3 11 2 9 15 22 16 37 27 255 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Total AU Depts REGISTERED ON BEACH 4 0 0 1 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 15 2 122 17 46 14 23 1 41 114 44 11 66 18 519 4 62 13 16 11 12 1 12 36 61 11 42 13 294 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3, 34 7 25 1 14 7 18 36 40 12 38 21 256 3 " 13 3 8 3 8 1 0 3 10 10 15 12 89 5M 3 28 3 17 3 12 2 6 21 32 9 19 21 176 861 2 14 2 6 2 2 0 0 1 2 9 8 21 69 473 5 53 1 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 102 3 95 13 37 11 20 1 47 70 34 16 71 9 427 1,637 2 108 6 15 5 10 0 1 7 29 5 24 4 332 842 By looldng at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can clearly see the true strengfli of their job security. These numbers show that SIU members can feel confident that jobs will be available for Biem to fill. During the period of Dec. 1-31,1973, of the 1,436 jobs shipped, 861 were filled by Class "A** Seniority full book members. Therefore, there were 575 per­ manent jobs available to Class Seniority full book members not taken by them. A number of official SIU dties receipt books have been reported missing or stolen from the warehouse in Brooklyn, N.Y. following deliveiy by the printer. Al! members are cautioned not to pay any Union obligafions to anyone other than a patrolman or other Union repr^ntative caityliig the proper credentials^ . Missing receipts can be identified as being in the following serl^ of nuniheis:;^ J-21,001 to 3-24,006 and 3-108,001 to 3-110,000. report the Inddent to January 1974 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the memhership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provision's of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 27S-20lh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action al the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. Ilie responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unle^ an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyirtg a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSw Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political^nd social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitntionai right of access to Union records or information, he shoiiM immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 19 J-& 'i 'I �SlU-AandG Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Abie-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime C. as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs., D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. IBU Upgrading Engine Upgrading FOWT—r(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 3 months seatime as wiper. FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. if QMED—^any rating 1. Must have or successfully passed examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boil­ ermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading 1. Assistant Cook Training Program Requirements; A. 12 months seatime, in any Steward Department Entry Rating. B. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of 3 months seatime. 2. Cook and Baker Training Program Requirements; A. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; B. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or ; C. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 3. Chief Cook's Training Program Requirements: A. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; B. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; C. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of com­ pletion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 4. Chief Steward Training Program Requirements: A. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; B. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Page 20 Taukemian 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have nor­ mal color vision.) 2. All candidates must have a letter from the company for whom they have worked certifying their ability to handle the various types of fuels that they wish certification for. Master/Mate (Uninspected vessels not over 300 gross tons upon oceans.) Master—Must have 4 years at sea on deck—one year as licensed mate. Mate—Must have 3 years at sea on deck. 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 2. Must have a letter from company stating experience, type of vessel, registered number, etc., to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. 1st Class Pilot on vessel not over 300 gross tons 1. Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 3. Must have 3 years seatime as AB or equivalent with a minimum of 20 round trips over the route applied for within the past 5 years. Towboat Operator Original License n-~ 17 Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must have 3 years seatime on deck of vessel over 26 feet. 3. Must have 1 year seatime of the three years on towing vessel including train­ ing or duty in wheel house. 4. Must have 90 days service in geographical area applied for. 2nd Class Operator 1. Must be 19 years of age. 2. Must have 18 months at sea on a towing vessel including duty or training in the wheel house. 3. Must have 90 days seatime in geographical area applied for. Original License/2nd Class Operator 1. Must pass physical examination and eye examination of at least 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to a least 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other eye. 2. Must have normal color vision. 3. Must be a U.S. citizen. Radar Observer 1. All candidates must hold a valid deck license. SlU and IBU Upgrading Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no / more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or / 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight withput glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. ITI : D , '•'iyiS- Seafarcfrs Log �Upgrading Class Schedule January 24 —Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding, and all Steward Dept. Ratings February 7 —Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman, and all Steward Dept. Ratings February 21 —Lifeboat, QMED, Able Seaman, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 7 —Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 21 —Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding, and all Steward Dept. Ratings AprU 4 —Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings April 18 —Lifeboat, QMED, Able Seaman, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings IBU Director Appointed To Coast Guard Committee National Director of the Inland Boatmen's Union Paul Drozak, who is also an SIU vice-president, was recent­ ly appointed to the U.S. Coast Guard's Towing Industry Advisory Committee. This is the first time in the 30-year history of the Towing Committee that a representative of the maritime labor movem,ent has been appointed to this advisory position. The appointment was made by Ad­ miral Bender, commapdant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Drozak will serve a two-year term along with 29 other committee ap­ pointees, representing a large number of towing companies. The IBU National Director noted that the appointment tc Ihe Committee "is an excellent opportunity for the Inland Boatmen's Union to become more deeply involved in the regulatory matters that affect our membership and the towing industry. This is a tribute to our organization." Drozak also remarked that "the U.S. Coast Guard, like other govern­ mental agencies, knows that the Inland Boatmen's Union is cooperative and responsible and will lend its strength and influence toward achieving the goals of the Committee." The Committee serves as consultant to the U.S. Coast Guard on many im­ portant matters affecting the towing in­ dustry—and provides advice on the safe operation of towing vessels and their tows on the ocean, coastwise, and on the inland waterways system. Drozak noted that the IBU "shares with the Committee a desire to pro­ mote safety and prosperity for the tow­ ing industry." At the Committee's most recent meeting, held Dec. 13 in Washington, D.C., topics discussed included the licensing and education of tow vessel workers; the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, which covers vessel traffic systems, tow size and powering; the Occupational Safety and Health Act; aids to navigation; inspection of and communications on the bridge, and environmental protection. Drozak also serves on several work­ ing subcommittees of the group, cover­ ing personnel, manning scales, oil pol­ lution and bridges. Available to IBU Members Towboat Operator Course Developed at Piney Point The Inland Boatmen's Union to­ gether with the staff of the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point has developed a course for original towboat operator's license. The new program which is designed for IBU members who do not qualify under the grandfather clause of the Coast Guard's licensing regulations, will require candidates for licenses to take the full examination. The first towboat operators course, which is a part of the Union's continu­ ing educational development, began Jan. 7. In a,letter to all IBU-contracted fleet owners, IBU National Director Paul Drozak urged company officials to encourage eligible employees to take advantage of the training opportunity and said: "It is through this type of joint co­ operation that we will solve our man­ power problems and develop even bet­ ter skilled workers for your fleets." The IBU and the Lundeberg School have already developed training pro­ grams which are now in effect for young men beginning their careers and for experienced towboat and tug men. The new course being offered at the Lundeberg School is for both original towboat operator's license and secondclass operator. The length of the course will be from three to eight weeks de­ pending upon the type of license and the individual's ability to prepare for the examinations. The towboat operator's curriculum will cover five types of licenses—rwes ern rivers, inland. Great Lakes, ocean (not more than 200 miles offshore and oceans. •% I i f HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHH* UPGRADING APPLICATION Check program for which you are applying: IBU • SIU-A&G • Name -Age (Last) (First) (Middle) Address(Street) -Telephone. (City) (Zip) (State) Book Number. (Area Code) —Seniority. Port and Date Issued. Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • No • —^Ratings Now Held if Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No [ Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: A&G—DEEP SEA ENGINE DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman To Enjoy the Good Life • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk. Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • STEWARD Electrician Dk. Eng. Jr. Eng. Pumpman Machinist Welder • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward IBU—INLAND WATERWAYS TOWBOAT • River-Operator • Inland Waterway-Operator • Ocean-Operator (not more than 200 miles) • Ocean-Operator (over 200 miles) • Radar Observer • Mate • Master • Pilot • Tankerman RECORD OF SEATIME — RIVERTIME (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP OR TUG RATING HELD PORT- DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE JDATE SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: IBU pensioner William R. Lewis, Jr. (center) accepts tiis first pension check last month from Representative Steve Papuchis (right) while McAllister Brothers' shop steward Fred Borentz looks on in the Norfolk Union Hall. - [January 1974 LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 ''fV' Page 21 Ma'. �Seven More Seafarers Achieve Full Books Keith £.Sisk Seafarer Keith Sisk, who graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1967, now sails out of the port of Nor­ folk as able-seaman. This program has answered all my questions about our Union as well as the fast-changing conditions of the maritime industry. It was enlightening to see all of our headquarters opera­ tions first-hand and 1 realize better now that our Union is moving ahead. I hope now to be a better Union member and to hold down my respon­ sibilities as a full member of the SIU. Seven more Seafarers achieved full books through the SIU "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and took the oath of obligation at the general membership meeting in New York this month. This brings to 67 the number of Seafarers who have attained their full books since the upgrading program was established last year. The Seniority Upgrading Program was set up to continue the SIU's tradition of supplying the b»t trained and most highly qualified seamen in all depart­ ments for American-flag ships. The curriculum contains a broad range of sub­ jects designed to acquaint the upgraders with the innovations in the new ships that are coming off the ways as the result of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, and to prepare them for their responsibilities as full members and their role as the future of our Union. On this page the seven new Seniority Upgraders tell in their own words what the program has meant to them. Martin J. McAndrew Seafarer Martin McAndrew foined the SIU after graduating from the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1969. He now sails as fireman-water­ man-oiler after completing upgrading at the school in 1970. He now ships out of San Francisco. Attending this program has been an educational experience for me and I have a much better understanding now of our Union and the problems of the maritime industry. I learned a great deal and I am a better informed member because of this opportunity. Not only did I get a chance to attend the firefighting school, but I also learned a great deal about the new types of ships that we will be sailing aboard. i,;., %V-. Louis H. Ludeman !)• Seafarer Louis Ludeman, who sails out of the port of New York, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969 and now ships as able-seaman. 1 did not know a great deal about our Union when I first started sailing but since I've gone through this Senior­ ity Upgrading Program I learned a lot about how our Union operates. One very important thing I learned was the importance of the work we are doing in Washington to make sure that we have the friends who can help us in our fight for jobs and job security. That's why we all have to support SPAD- If it wasn't for that we would be in bad shape today. Timothy J. Bolen Seafarer Timothy Bolen went to the Harry Lundeberg School on the rec­ ommendation of his father, Seafarer James Bolen. He graduated in 1971 and later attended the Upgrading Cen­ ter for his able-seaman endorsement. Seafarer Bolen ships out of the port of Seattle. This program has been an enlighten­ ing experience for me, and I under­ stand better now that my Union is working with me and for me. In Wash­ ington I saw the powerful political arm of our Union which we could not do without, and I learned the importance of our participating through our sup­ port of SPAD. During my stay at headquarters I learned that many of the things we take for granted are really the result of a lot of hard work by our officials and the staff there. I truly believe that a Union is only as good as its mem­ bership and because we have a Union that works we must have one hell of a good membership. John Miranda Stephen R. Garay Seafarer John Miranda graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in May, 1971 and completed his upgrad­ ing to fireman-watertender in April, 1973. He now sails out of New York. Our educational facilities at Piney Point are proof of just how far our Union has come. Here is a place where all of our members, the young ones and the older members, can come to upgrade to better jobs and to qualify for the new ships that are coming out. Through this program I now have a better understanding of the fact that we have to be active in politics be­ cause of the nature of our industry, and that we must all participate through our support of SPAD. Seafarer Stephen Garay, who sails as able-seaman out of the port of San Francisco, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in January, 1972 where his instructors rated him as an outstanding student. It has been an educational experi­ ence for me to see first-hand the work­ ings of our Union and the advance­ ment opportunities at Piney Point. All of my questions were answered hon­ estly and clearly. Belonging to the SIU is my life and I am proud to be a part of such a con­ cerned organization. We must all stick together and contribute to SPAD for there are many who would like to see us fall. Politics Is PoifiaM mm //A// Robert M. Thomas, Jr. Seafarer Robert M. Thomas, Jr. has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. He now sails as fireman-watertender out of the port of Norfolk. I have been a member of the SIU for nearly six years and I have seen the opportunities available to all of our members to advance themselves to higher ratings. I have upgraded myself and I am going to continue to move to higher ratings through our Union's Upgrading Center. I have learned a great deal during my stay at Piney Point and at Union headquarters, and I know I am a better seaman and a better SIU member be­ cause of this opportunity. Page 22 A" Seniority Program Is Expanded by SIU The SIU's "A" Seniority upgrading program has been expanded to provide more Seafarers with the opportunity to achieve full books through the fourweek program. In an action last month, the Sea­ farers Appeals Board amended the eligibility requirements—^which previ­ ously limited the program to graduates of the Lundeberg School's entry-rating program—to include Seafarers who successfully complete the advanced course of training at the school. The new eligibility requirements read as follows: "Possession of a certificate of satis­ factory completion of the HLSS entry rating training program and a mini­ mum of twelve (12) months of seatime with any of the companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bar­ gaining agreements, or "Possession of a certificate of satis­ factory completion of the advanced course of training then being offered by the HLSS for the department in Which such seamen regularly ship and has a minimum of thirty-six (36) months of seatime with any of the companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements." The program has been expanded to provide the necessary numbers of highly qualified Seafarers to man the new ships being built for SlU-contracted companies. Speaking at the August 1972 mem­ bership meeting at Union headquarters when the Seniority Upgrading and Bosuns Recertification programs were instituted by the membership, SIU Vice President Frank Drozak said: "If the SIU is to maintain its hard earned position we must prepare now to meet the challenge these new ves­ sels will soon present—a challenge faced by both the maritime industry as a whole and by the Seafarer as an individual. "It is my feeling that one of the finest tools we have to help meet this challenge is our Seniority Upgrading Program." Facilities are available at the Harry Lundeberg School to enable 15 Sea­ farers to begin upgrading classes each month. Broad curriculums have been developed by the Lundeberg staff for Seafarers in all three departments. Seafarers Log �Antonio R. Colon, 59, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Colon is a native of Puerto Rico where he lives with his wife, Aurelia in Puerto Nuevo. Geoi^e Djian, 57, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Born in Oran, Algeria, Bro­ ther Djian resides in Freehold, N.J. with his wife Esther. He is an Army veteran. Thomas R. Golden, 65, joined the IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a cook for the Sabine Towing Co. from 1942 to 1973. Brother Golden is a native of Hillsboro, Tex., and resides in Groves, Tex. with his wife, Margaret . Clinton J. Murray, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1956 sailing in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Murray was born in California and presently resides in Seattle. Chester E. Lee, 65, joined the IBU in the port of Mobile in 1956 and sailed in the engine department. Brother Lee is a native of Alabama and resides in Mobile with his wife, Gcorgiana. f Frank A. Gages, 57, joined the If ^ SIU in 1942 in the port of New . York and sailed as an AB in the deck department. Brother Gages Riv. was born in Worcester, Mass., and 'V now resides in Queens, N.Y. with his wife, Helen. Gervacio Vinluan, Sr., 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Bom in the Philippines, Broth­ er Vinluan resides in Binalonan, Pangsinan, P.I., with his wife Alejandra. He is a Navy veteran of World War II. Kosta Hatgimislos, 53, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Provi­ dence, R.I., and sailed as a cook in the steward department. Brother Hatgimisios is a native of Norwich, Conn, and now lives with his wife, Concetta in Philadelphia. He at­ tended an SIU Educational Confer­ ence at Piney Point, Md. in 1972. George J. Barnes, 64, joined the IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 and sailed in the deck de­ partment for the Curtis Bay Tow­ ing Co. from 1941 to 1973. Brother Barnes sailed for the P. F. Martin Co. from 1928 to 1941. He was born in Philadelphia and resides in Deerfield Beach, Fla. with his wife, Genevie. Frank J. Comunale, 65, joined the IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing in deck department as a floatman for the Penn Railroad Marine Department and on the tug Cincinnati from 1927 to 1973. Bom in Iselin, N.J., Brother Comunale lives in Lake Hiawatha, N.J. with his wife, Lucille and daughter, Carol. Howard (Hank) F. Brewer, 57, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing in the deck department as a tug dis­ patcher for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad from 1941 to 1973. Bom in Staten Island, N.Y., Brother Brower now lives in Queens, N.Y. with his wife, Dolores; son, Howard and daughter, Ruth. He is a Na\7 veteran of World War 11. He was also a delegate to the first IBU con­ vention in 1961 and was general chairman of grievances, B «& Q Ma­ rine Department in 1967. Stephen T. FaczkowskI, 65, joined the IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing in the deck department for the Penn Railroad from 1926 to 1973. Born in Jersey City, N.J., Brother Paczkowski lives in Jersey City. He is an Air Force veteran of mm. World War II. Date Deep Sea IBU UIW ,....7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m '. 2;30 p.m. . .. Feb. 4 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. . .. Feb. 5 .. ., .7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. . .. Feb. 6 7:00 p.m. — ... 7:00 p.m Feb. 7 .... — ..... — Feb. 8 — 5:00 p.m Feb. 11 5:00 p.m 2*30 D m ... Houston Feb. 11 5:00 p.m New Orleans Feb. 12 5:00 p.m 2:30 p.m. . .. Mobile Feb. 13 — .... .... 2:30 p.m. ... San Francisco .... Feb. 14 " Columbus Feb. 16 Chicago Feb. 12 .... — 6:00 p.m —— • •.. Port Arthur Feb. 12 .... — 5:00 p.m — ... . Buffalo Feb. 13 — 5:00 p.m ••• « St. Louis Feb. 14 — 5:00 p.m — • •.. Cleveland Feb. 14 5:00 p.m •••' Jersey City Feb. 11 ..... New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Detroit • r ,1) '< 'mrM. Joseph R. Pearson, 63, joined the IBU in 1948 in the port of Houston sailing in the engine department for the G & H Towing Co. from 1956 to 1973 and the Texas City Refining Co. from 1953 to 1956. Bom id New Orleans, Brother Pearson resides in Galveston, Tex. with his wife, Ellen; son, Joseph and daughter, Mary. William R. Lewis, Jr., 63, joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing in the deck department for McAllister Brothers Towing Co. from 1952 to 1973 and the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1950 to 1952. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Lewis resides in Norfolk with his wife, Elizabeth and two daughters, Tina and Kathleen. Floyd W. Hughes, Sr., 50, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing in the deck department for the Crescent Towline Salvage Co. from 1953 to 1973. Bom in New Orleans, Brother Hughes resides in New Orelans with his wife, Ethel; daughter, Maria and four sons, Jason, Thomas, Steven and Glenn. He is an Army veteran of World War II. James A. Godwin, 65, joined the SlU-aflSfiiated IBU in the port of Mo­ bile in 1956 sailing in the deck de­ partment as an AB for the Mobile Towing Co. from 1953 to 1973. Born in Alabama, Brother Godwin lives in Bay Minette, Ala. with his wife, Nettie. The following active members and pensioners have had their benefit pay­ xments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. District V. S.S. No. Name UIW 200-40-5832 Wayne Fegley urw 219-28-1976 Major Massenburg 285-36-8376 UIW Charles Henson 427-16-3543 A&G W. Poncio IBU 547-48-8325 W. Evans A&G J. Thornton 455-52-5028 IBU 230-12-0194 J. Pritchard 198-18-8939 UIW A. Furlani UIW 219-56-7925 H. Baker A&G 054-07-3022 i S. Rosario A&G 263-36-2251 J. Gonzalez IBU 438-56-2102 H. Williams UIW :¥ 282-58-3654 J. D. White IBU 164-05-7642 S. Waff UIW 580-14-4926 C. James A&G 160-38-5503 G. A. Prindle UIW 420-03-5663 D. Middlebrook IBU 183-16-1573 H. Hines A&G 423-09-9850 W. Barron IBU 497-38-8612 W. Purcell UIW 277-34-1349 L. Lowe UIW 245-48-9592 B. Spencer A&G 291-26-1145 C. Qttelin mu 043-14-1670 R. Bunkley UIW 584-28-3807 N. Trinidad A&G •1 J 383-56-5023 J. VanSnipe i % •J.Rakytd'-^"''^;^' ' IBU ' '266-56-4159 i I 1 I ''I Paul S. Husehy, 58, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department as a chief cook. Brother Huseby is a native of Minnesota and lives in New Orleans. Delayed Benefits MEMBERSHIP MEEnNGS' SCHEDULE Port Dirk Vlsser, 64, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing in the deck department on tankers as an AB. Bom in the Hague, the Netherlands, Brother Visser lives in New Orleans with his wife, Fay. He won a Seafarers Safety Poster design contest in 1961 on general shipboard safety. i Page 23 f'' �SEAFARERS w>c_ : ••^t7i^:Si,^:M-^it,4ifs 4;... ?973-Another Look ^^ruinuea *kv>^ j^^ferer^LearnfiVefioh^;.^ |S ''"°^'^/*«'l"Soard f-V 31 'S- '•«. 51 January A1 nearly 500 for Seafarers. . One nf bmging grain to Russia Ehe n'^ '^'P' Aleutian (Maritime A' turned with the first carfio^!If nnported by the UnitS Ita^i end of World War II S ' ity Leader Gerald R p' 7^^® Minor- e;rs4»s!s,s fleet when he saidf If h/Mir»1« ^1 25-25 *^ ^ merchant V V ... lias made's^aoMf """'"e February ports be carried on Am " E &-S -^SSo'S ssKafE^SE ried on U.S.-flag ships fealed Sh'Siifl """ <<«- ding House approval T" nnportam Sllf-led i,'„' i • "olher transfer of US Pnhc u V^® Hospitals from'feder^tn trol was delayed in n, Pf'^ate con- S?Merl^,''h5''-'"-^% c, ; "S"l |ndg«re,easr;;rel\„?,5t» Rep. I^onorK. Sullivan (D-MaTias fpSSlT^'s-sas KB" ^ rigirt to of Labor. ' ..ZT^wRv :s«as -sain:;. -SnstK; Seafarers Log ^ Secretar �\ March July T he ultra-modern Delta Mar (Delta Steamship Lines) was launched at the Avondale Shipyard to become the first ship built under the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970. The SlU-contracted Delta Mar is the first of three revolutionary LASH-type barge/container carriers being built for Delta. To honor the occasion of the launching of the first ship constructed under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the vessel was christened by Leonor K. Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com- SEAFARERS LOG riTT"^ ^ 1973-Another Look A Joint Towing Industry Committee on Training was established to assist the Union and the school in updating and expanding the training programs. . . . The Sea-Land Commerce completed her maiden voyage from Rotterdam to her home berth at Port Elizabeth, N.J. to become the third of Sea-Land's new SL-7 containerships to be put into serv­ ice. Five more of these 33-knot ships are being built for the North Atlantic and Far East trade routes which will mean more jobs and job security for Seafarers. The adage that you're never too old to learn was graphically illustrated when 62-year-old Allen Batchelor, who has been going to sea for nearly 40 years, achieved his QMED-any rating en­ dorsement at the SIU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. — May Voyage to IcyAntarcHca mtrnrntm mitee, and the main speaker at the ship's launching was Robert J. BlackweU, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs. . . . The member­ ship-elected Bosuns Recertification Committee issued its report on the cur­ riculum for the Bosuns Recertification Program which will begin June 1. Two new upgrading programs were added at the SIU-IBU Upgrading Cen­ ter in Piney Point. Steward department training from assistant cook through chief steward was inaugurated for both SIU and IBU members, and a new towboat operators course to qualify towboatmen for licenses under the newlypromulgated Coast Guard Towing Ves­ sel Licensing Act. f I ^he SlU-led fi^t to save the Public JL Health Service Hospitals contin­ ued in Congress as the Union told the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee that Congress must provide support and financing to again build this vital system into a viable and quality health care system. The government plans to shut down six of the eight remaining hospitals July I and to close the remaining two at a future date. ... In a special message to Congress, President Nixon asked that immediate action be taken to remove restrictions which have prevented con­ struction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline. The children of four more Se^arers achieved a high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. June FTlhe House of Representatives voted I overwhelmingly to approve SIUsupported legislation which would halt the closing or curtailing of services at the eight Public Health Service Hospi­ tals. .. . More than 108 members of the House of Representatives, led by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, chair­ man of the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries, sponsored legislation requiring that 20 percent of oil products be carried on U.S.-flag ships with the quota increasing to 25 percent in 1975 and 30 percent in 1977. Seafarers got a five percent pay in­ crease and a boost in overtime rates under the three-year contract nego­ tiated in 1972 which called for an 11 percent wage hike the first year and a five percent hike this year and next year. The Delta Norte became the second LASH barge/containership launched this year by SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Lines. UuncM^NpvOriMni SEAFARERS H.II Text of SIU Constitution M anagement leaders representing towing and barge line companies met with officers and staff of the IBU and the Lundeberg School in Piney Four $10,000 SjU Scholarships were awarded $10,000 college scholar­ ships, A total of 102 grants have been awarded since the program began in 1953, including 26 to Seafarers and 76 to Seafarers' dependents. . . . National Maritime Day was celebrated through­ out the nation to remind all Americans of the great traditions and contributions of the U.S. merchant marine in both war and peace. Again proving that you're never too old to learn, 42-year-old Seafarer John Ashley not only got his QMED-any rating endorsement at the SIU Upgrad­ ing Center in Piney Point but also Point to review a new educational pro­ gram designed to recruit and train young men as deckhands and to provide broader opportunities for IBU members to upgrade to higher ratings. lanuarv 1974 i ri~The 225,000-ton supertanker TT X Brooklyn, the largest merchant ship ever built in the United States, was christened at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Construction of the 1,094-foot vessel was handled by the SlU-affliated United Industrial Workers of North America. Ihe 55,000 hp turbine-pow­ ered oil carrier is the first of four iden­ tical supertankers to be built by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp., a subsidiary of Seatrain Lines. i-L' Senators Warren G. Magnuson (DWash.) and J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) introduced in the Senate, legislation re­ quiring that a portion of the nation's oil SEAFARERS LOG — - % }' . SEAFARERS LOG — - BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM AprU , Delivering the main address at the launching. Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent said that "under President Nixon's maritime program, embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, we are engaged in the most am­ bitious upgrading of the American-flag merchant fleet ever undertaken in peacetime."...A new course for mates and masters of uninspected vessels was initiated at the SIU-IBU Upgrading Center in Piney Point to provide further upgrading opportunities for IBU towboat operators. . . , The sixth of eight SL-7 supercontainerships being built for SlU-cpntracted Sea-Land Service, the Sea-Land Finance, was christened and launched... .The SIU's Bosuns Re­ certification Program got underway as the first six bosuns arrived in Piney Point to begin a two-month upgrading program. The transfer of 13 Military Sealift Command tankers to civUian operation with manning by SIU crews was praised as a "milestone" by Rear Admiral John D. Chase, commander of MSC after sbc months of successful operation. Politics is Porkchops Donate to SPAD IBU Training For Amaj^s inland Waterways imports be carried on American-flag ships. Similar legislation is now pending in the House— Another new ship, the SlU-manned Notre Dame Victory (Ecological Shipping Corp.), arrived in New York on her maiden voyage carrying oil from Nigeria.... In a letter to all members of the U. S. Senate, the 13.5 million strong AFL-CIO urged an immediate start on construction of the Alaskan pipeline....Congressman John Blatnick (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Public Works Committee, said he would fight any attempt in the House to impose tolls or other user charges for traffic on America's inland waterways. The SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union opposes the toll system since it would not only eliminate jobs but also destroy the health and growth of the inland waterways industry. f* f ¥ August C ongress cleared the way for con­ struction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline from the North Slope oil de­ posits to the port of Valdez. The Sen­ ate vote was 77-20 and the House ap­ proved the bill by a margin of 365-60. Graduation ceremonies were held at the general membership meeting at headquarters for the first class of bosuns to complete the Bosuns Recertification Program....The SlU-manned Delta Mar (Delta Lines), the first U. S. built LASH, carrier and the first ship built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, completed her maiden voyage to South America... .The SIU was granted an injunction preventing the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Wel­ fare from closing the USPHS hospitals. .. .Testifying for the SIU, representa­ tives of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department told a joint session of the Senate Commerce and Public Works Committee that the building of superContinued on Page 26 Page 25 I ^ -i i �From the Pages of the Seafarers Log: 1973-Another Look IV. 5 H;,: • rf • rl ports off the nation's coasts "is of first priority if the present and ever increas­ ing petroleum shortage facing the United States is to be overcome." Additional members of the House of Representatives have joined the list of co-sponsors of legislation to require that a portion of oil imports be carried on American-fiag ships, bringing the total number of Congressional sup­ porters to 133. September I argest freightship ever built on the jWest Coast, the 80,500-ton oil-orebulk carrier Ultramar (Westchester Marine) was delivered to her owners and is now sailing around the world on her maiden voyage. More jobs were provided for Sea- Y*. .'i ,f SEAFARERS LOG — MORE SHIPS MORE JOBS SEAFARERS AND THE ENERGY CRISIS farers when another SlU-manned freightship, the Sugar Islander (Pyra­ mid) sailed from Portland, Ore. for Hawaii on her first grain-sugar run The third of the revolutionary LASH barge/container ships built for SIUcontracted Delta Lines was launched. Christened the Delta Sud, the 893-foot vessel joins her two sister-ships, the Delta Mar and Delta Norte, which were launched earlier this year.... And on the Great Lakes, the SlU-manned selfunloader William R. Roesch (Kinsman Marine) made her maiden voyage to Lake Superior. This '630-foot ore car­ rier was the first Great Lakes vessel built under the provisions of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970—Also on the Great Lakes, the SlU-crewed Roger M. Kyes (American Steamship Co.) was launched. This 680-foot selfunloading ore and coal carrier is the first of five ships being built for Ameri­ can Steamship. In a special radio message to the na­ tion, President Nixon urged immediate Page 26 congressional action on several bills de­ signed to ease the nation's energy crisis. The President put especially strong em­ phasis on immediate construction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline and the con­ struction of off-shore deepwater ports. ... Meanwhile, as Congress reconvened this month, the SIU vigorously resumed its legislative efforts dealing with saving the U.S. Public Health Service Hospi­ tals, the oil import quota for U.S.-flag ships and immediate construction of tlie Trans-Alaskan pipeline. The expanding IBU training pro­ grams at the SIU-IBU Training and Upgrading Center in Piney Point were given an enthusiastic stamp of approval by industry leaders and the Coast Guard during a meeting of the Joint Towing Industry Committee on Educa­ tion held at the Lundeberg School. October B ecause the Bosuns Recertification Program has proved highly suc­ cessful in providing the industry with more qualified personnel, and to pro­ vide more bosuns with the opportunity to take advantage of the upgrading and re-training program, the Union has doubled the class size from six to 12 bosuns beginning with the next class. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee began hearings on legislation that would require that a portion of all oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The bill was introduced and sponsored by the committee's chairman, Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) and more than 200 other Congressmen, both Democrats and Republicans—The long and com­ plicated battle to save the Public Health Service Hospitals entered the third round when the Senate attached an amendment to the Military Procure­ ment Bill that would maintain these vital hospitals and continue their com­ plete operations. This latest move to save the hospitals, which has been led by a determined SIU effort, was sponsored by Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service acquired two new SL-18 class ships which were originally for Pacific Far East Lines Two more new SIU con­ tracted ships completed their maiden voyages. The Sea-Land Finance, the sixth of eight 33-knot containerships, arrived in Port Newark, N.J., after a voyage to kt |B - •• 5C. -y lUiifaii Germany and the Netherlands. She is now on her way to Seattle and the Far East. The Sugar Islander (Pyramid) which left Portland, Ore. on her maid­ en voyage carrying grain to Hawaii ar­ rived in New Orleans carrying the larg­ est single raw sugar cargo ever shipped from the Islands....On the Great Lakes, another new ore-carrier, the SlU-contracted Charles E. Wilson completed her maiden voyage. This 680-foot selfunloader is second of five vessels being built for American Steamship Co. Vovember Voya. vOMiOTSsmjaa SBAKUlEltS" f T ight to save the Public Health Serv­ ice Hospitals moved another step toward victory when the House of Rep­ resentatives passed the Military Pro­ curement Bill which includes an amend­ ment to preserve the remaining eight hospitals. The 120,000 deadweight ton tanker Overseas Juneau, built for an SIUcontracted subsidiary, was christened at the Sparrows Point shipyard Two more additions to the growing SIUmanned Great Lakes fleet are provid­ ing more jobs and job security for Sea­ farers. They are thtPaul Thayer (Kins­ man Marine) and the 704-foot H. Lee White (American Steamship) SIUcontracted Falcon Carriers announced the cutting of steel for the first of four Nixon, Ford Speak to SIUNA Convention Delegates iMhfn |M3 I HA«tR.C? AfL' Public Health Service Hospital; Are Saved r>i« n Trons-Alaslcof: PIfwIinaBIIIWf Oil Import Legislation Rght By SiU Ccntinueg t Seasons Greeiiii^^^t^^ LOG LASH Ship Robert E. Lee Is Launched Paul Thayor Annual Reporfs of Seafarers Plant 35,000-ton diesel-powered tankers. All four ships are being built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970— The first of three new LASH-type car­ riers being built for Waterman Steam­ ship Corp. was launched at Avondale Shipyard....Senator Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) set the keynote at the conven­ tion of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department by calling for quick pas­ sage of two bills important to Seafar­ ers—a bill to require that a portion of all oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships and legislation to begin construc­ tion of deepwater oil terminals. December W USN3 Cossatot-Nine and services The other significant victory came when the President signed a bill authorizing immediate construc­ tion of the Trans-Alaska pipeline.... Meanwhile, support in both the House and Senate continued to grow for the oil import bill and more than 220 Con­ gressmen have now joined House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairwoman Leonor K. Sullivan as sponsors of the bill. Hearings on this bill which would require a substantial portion of the nation's oil imports to be carried on American-fiag bottoms are continuing and the SIU will testify be­ fore the committee in January....Some 200 delegates took part in the 16th Biennial Convention of the SIUNA in Washington. Among the speakers were President Nixon, Vice Presidential designate Gerald Ford, and Congres­ sional and Administration leaders in ith the backing of a united mem­ bership, the SIU won two impor­ tant battles on. the legislative front. The culmination of a determined three-year fight to save the remaining eight USPHS hospitals came when President Nixon signed the Military Procurement Bill which contained an amendment calling for continuation of the hospitals and for improvements in both the buildings maritime affairs In a continuing ef­ fort to provide our IBU-contracted companies with well-trained deck­ hands, the Lundeberg School in Piney Point graduated its first class in an ex­ panded entry-rating program. Increase ing the training schedule from foiir to eight weeks, the new programs include lifeboat training and tankerman train­ ing. From Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 1973, Seafarers and IBU towboatmen achieved a total of 2,247 new endorse­ ments at the SIU-IBU Upgrading Cen­ ter in Piney Point, including 151 QMED—any rating, 140 pumpmen, 36 AB tickets, 53 steward department ratings, 45 lifeboat endorsements, and 639 qualified firefighting ratings. In addition, 32 Seafarers qualified as quartermasters and 17 completed the welding course. And, 17 Seafarers achieved high school diplomas through the Lunde­ berg School's GED program. A total of 35 bosuns have received their Bosuns Recertification Certifi­ cates since the program began in June and 12 more are now in the expanded program. Meanwhile, 34 Seafarers achieved their full books under the SIU "A" Seniority Program and seven more are in the December class. IBU members achieved a total of 135 licenses, including 119 towboat operators licenses, 13 first-class pilot ratings, two mate licenses and, one master's certificate. In all, since the Upgrading Center was established in Piney Point in June, 1972, SIU and IBU members have achieved a total of 2,444 upgrading ratings, endorsements and licenses Also, the SlU-affiliated IBU and UIW revised their Constitutions at their respective Conventions. Among the changes, the IBU was restructured and dues and initiation fees were raised in both unions. Seafarers Log �41 SEAFARERS 1973 TAX INFORMATION April 15, 1974, is the deadline for filing Federal income tax returns. As is customary at this time of year, the SIV Accounting Department has pre­ pared the following detailed tax guide to assist SIU men in filing their returns on income earned in 1973. Who Must File Every Seafarer who is a citizen or resident of the United States, whether an adult or minor must file a return if you are; And your gross income Is at least: Single or are a widow or widower, and are under 65 $2,050 Single or are a widow or widower, and are 65 or older 2,800 Single, can be claimed as a dependent on your par­ ent's return, and have tax­ able dividends, interest or other unearned income 750 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), both are under 65 2,800 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), one is 65 or older 3,550 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), both are 65 or older 4,300 Married filing separate return, or married, but not living together at end of tax year 7.50 A person with income from sources within U.S. possessions 750 Self-employed and your net earnings from self-em­ ployment were at least $400. If income tax was withheld even though you are not required to file a return, you should file to get a refund. When To File Tax returns have to be filed by April 15, 1974. However, the April 15 dead­ line is waived in cases where a seaman is at sea. In such instances, the seaman must file his return at the first oppor­ tunity, along with an affidavit stating the reason for delay. How To Fay Make check or money order payable to "Internal Revenue Service" for full amount on line 23. Write your social security number on your check or mon­ ey order. If line 23 is less than $1, do not pay. Rounding Off To Whole Dollars The money items on your return and schedules may be shown in whole dol­ lars. This means that you eliminate any amount less than 50 cents, and increase any amount from 50 cents through 99 cents to the next higher dollar. Adantages of A Joint Return Generally it is advantageous for a married couple to file a joint return. There are benefits in figuring the tax on a joint return which often result in a lower tax than would result from sep­ arate returns. Changes In Marital Status If you are married at the end of 1973, you are considered married for the en­ tire year. If you are divorced or legally separated on or before the end of 1973, you are considered single for the entire year. If your wife or husband died dur­ ing 1973 you are considered married for the entire year. Generally in such a case, a joint return may be filed for the year. You may also be entitled to the benefits of a joint return for the two years following the death of your hus­ band or wife. U.S. citizens with foreign addresses except A.P.O. and F.P.O. and those ex­ cluding income under Section 911 or 931, should file with the Internal Rev­ enue Service Center, 11601 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia^ Pennsylvania 19155. Note: If you move to a new ad­ dress after filing your return and you are expecting a refund, be sure to file a change of address with the post office where you moved from. Unless you do this, the post office cannot send your check on to your new address. Exemptions Each taxpayer is entitled to a per­ sonal exemption of $750 for himself, $750 for his wife, an additional $750 if he is over^5 and another $750 if he is blind. The exemptions for age and WM' blindness apply also to a taxpayer's wife, and can also be claimed by both of them. In cases where a man's wife lives in a foreign country, he can still claim the $750 exemption for her. In addition a taxpayer can claim $750 for each child, parent, grandpar­ ent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sis­ ter-in-law, and each uncle, aunt, nephev, m Jiiece dependent on him, if he provides more than one-half of their support during the calendar year. The dependent must have less than $750 income and live in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $750 and still count as a dependent if the taxpayer provides more than one-half of his support. The law also enables a seaman who is contributing more than ten percent of the support of a dependent to claim an exemption for that individual, provided the other contributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. Credit For Excess Social Security (FICA) Tax Paid If a total of more than $631.80 of Social Security (FICA) tax was with­ held from the wages of either you or your wife because one or both of you worked for more than one employer, you may claim the excess over $631.80 as a credit against your income tax. January 1974 IRS will figure your tax if your in­ come on line 15 is $20,000 or less, was only from wages, salary and tips, divi­ dends, interest, pensions and annuities, and you want to take the standard de­ duction. All you do is: 1. Place your name and address label on your return, or fill in name, address, and social security number. Also fill in County of Residence and occupation. On a joint return, show names, numbers and occupations of both husband and wife. If you are married, give numbers of both you and your spouse even though you file separately. 2. Fill in lines 1 through 7. 3. Check boxfes) on line 8 if you want to participate in the presidential election campaign fund "check-off." 4. Fill in lines 9 through 15, lines 17, 19, 21a, b, and d, if necessary. Answer the foreign accounts question after line 65. 5. On a joint return, show your and your spouse's income separately on the dotted line to the left of the line 15 entry space. 6. Sign your return. Both you and your spouse must sign a joint return. 7. File on or before April 15, 1974. IRS will then figure your tax and send you a refund check if you paid too much or bill you if you did not pay enough. Note: If you have a retirement in­ come credit, IRS will figure that also. Just attach Schedule R after you have answered the question for columns A and B, and filled in lines 2 and 5. Then write RIC on line 17 of Form 1040. Who May Use Short Form 1040A It is to be used by an individual who does not itemize his personal deductions and whose gross income (unlimited as to amount) consists only of wages, sal­ ary, tips, other employee compensation, dividends, or interest. (Last year Form 1040A was not permitted to be used if an individual had either dividend or interest income of more than $200.) Form 1040A is a "no attachment" re­ turn—that is, it may not be used by an individual who is required to file any of the schedules necessary to support Form 1040, such as Schedule D for capital gains or Schedule F for farming. Who May NOT Use Short Form 1040A Even if the above tests can be met. Form 1040A cannot be used by an in­ dividual: (1) if he is married and his spouse itemizes deductions on a separate re­ turn, (2) if he claims any credit against tax other than the credits allowable for contributions to candidates for public office, for estimated tax pay­ ments, or for excess FICA taxes with­ held because of employment with two or more employers, (3) if he claims an exclusion for sick pay, (4) if he claims employee business expense deductions or moving ex­ pense deductions, (5) if he received tips of $20 or more in a month which he did not report fully to his employer or if his Form W-2 shows any uncollected so­ cial security employee tax on tips, (6) if he is a nonresident alien or is married to a nonresident alien at the end of the year, (7) if he computes his tax other than by use of the tax rate tables or I.. Tax Credit For Retirement Income A tax credit is allowed for individuals against retirement income such as rents. Continued on Page 28 $ Your 1973 Tax Form Many Seafarers will need only short Form 1040A or Form 1040 in filing their 1973 returns. Schedules and forms that may be required in addition to Form 1040 include the following, which you may obtain from an Internal Rev­ enue Service office, and at many banks and post offices: Schedule A for itemized deductions; Schedule C for income from a per­ sonally owned business; Schedule D for income from the sale or exchange of capital assets; Schedule E for income from pen­ sions, annuities, rents, royalties, part­ nerships, estates, trusts, etc.; Schedule F for income from farming; Schedule G for income averaging; Schedule R for retirement income credit; Schedule SE for reporting net earn­ ings from self-employment; and Form 1040-SE for making estimated tax payments. Some specialized forms available only at Internal Revenue Service oflSces are: Form 1310, Statement of Claimant to Refund Due Deceased Taxpayer; Form 2106, Employee Business Ex­ penses; Form 2120, Multiple Support Decla­ ration; Form 2210, Underpayment of Esti­ mated Tax by Individuals; Form 2440, Sick-Pay Exclusion; Form 2441, Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services; Form 3468, Computation of Invest­ ment Credit; Form 3903, Moving Expense Ad­ justment; Form 4136, Computation of Credit for Federal Tax on Gasoline, Special Fuels, and Lubricating Oil. Ii '• I' the Optional Tax Tables (for exam­ ple, if he elects income averaging or uses the maximum tax on earned income), (8) if he is a child under 19 or a student, qualifies as a dependent on his parent's return, has dividend or interest income and (a) the dividend and interest income is $750 or more or (b) his total income (line 12, Form 1040A) is more than $8,666 ($4,333 if married and filing sepa­ rately), (9) if he has a capital gain divi­ dend or nontaxable distribution (re­ turn of capital), (10) if he is a railroad employee or employee representative and claims credit for excess social secu­ rity hospital insurance taxes. (11) if at any time during the year he had an interest in or authority over a bank or other financial ac­ count in a foreign country, (12) if the balance of the tax due (line 22, Form 1040A) is more than 20% of the tax due for the year (line 19, Form 1040A), or (13) if he claims an exemption for income earned abroad. An individual otherwise eligible to use Form 1040A generally should use Form 1040 instead if (1) his adjusted gross income for 1973 is less than $8,667 and his itemized deductions to­ tal more than $1,300, (2) his adjusted gross income is between $8,667 and $13,333 and his itemized deductions are more than 15% of his adjusted gross income, or (3) his adjusted gross income is more than $13,333 and his itemized deductions total more than $2,000. Page 27 �Continued from Page 27 dividends and earnings at odd jobs. However, an adjustment must be made in this credit for Social Security benefits. Dividend Income If a seaman has dividend income from stocks he can exclude the first $100 from his gross income. If a joint return is filed and both husband and wife have dividend in­ come, each one may exclude $100 of dividends from their gross incorie. OSK 3 THIS I>C>TK ISA IA:<;AI.TI:N»KU FOR ONE OOIAAR SERIES OF Welfare, Pension and Vacation Benefits Benefits received from the SIU Wel­ fare Plan do not have to be reported as income. Payments received from the SIU Pen­ sion Plan are includable as income on the tax return of those pensioners who retire with a normal pension. There is a special retirement income tax credit to be calculated on Schedule R which is to be attached to the return. Pensioners under 65 who receive a disability are entitled to claim an adjust­ ment for the sick pay exclusion. How­ ever, all disability pension payments re­ ceived after age 65 are taxable in the same manner as a normal pension. Vacation pay received from the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan is taxable income in the same manner as wages. Death Benefit Exclusion If you receive pension payments as a beneficiary of a deceased employee, and the employee had received no re­ tirement pension payment, you may be entitled to a death benefit exclusion of up to $5,000. Gambling Gains All net gains from gambling must be reported as income. However, if more was lost than gained during the year, the losses are not deductible, but simply cancel out the gains. Income Averaging A Seafarer who has an unusually large amount of taxable income for 1973 may be able to reduce the totaly amount of his tax by using the income averaging method. TTiis method permits a part of the unusually large amount of taxable income to be taxed in lower brackets, resulting in a reduction of the over-all amount of tax due. Deductions Should You Use the Standard Deduc­ tion (line 45(b) ) or Itemize Your De­ ductions.(line 45(a))? You must decide whether to take the standard deduction or to itemize your actual deductions for charitable contri­ butions, medical expenses, interest, taxes, etc. Because the standard deduc­ tion varies at different income levels, it will generally be helpful to follow these guidelines based on your adjusted gross income (line 15). (If married and filing separately, use one-half of the following dollar amounts. And be sure to use only the total of your own deductions.) If line 15 is less than $8,667 and your itemized deductions are less than $1,300, find your tax in Tax Tables 1-12 which give you the benefit of the standard deduction. If your deductions exceed $1,300, itemize them. If line 15 is between $8,667 and $13,333 and your itemized deduc­ tions are over 15 percent of line 15, itemize them. If under 15 percent of line 15, take the standard deduction. If line 15 is over $13,333 and your itemized deductions are over $2,000, itemize them. If they are $2,000 or less, take the standard deduction. If you have income other than earned income and could be claimed Page 28 a491A 'oftkr Tirmttrtf. UNITim as a dependent on your parent's return be sure to read the blocked instruction under "Tax—Credits—Payments" in your IRS instructions. Interest Interest paid to banks and individuals on loans, mortgages, etc., is deductible. Taxes In general, you can deduct : personal property taxes, real estate taxes, state or local retail sales taxes, state gasoline taxes and state and local income taxes actually paid within the year. You can­ not deduct: Federal excise taxes. Fed­ eral Social Security taxes, hunting and dog licenses, auto inspection fees, tags, drivers licenses, alcoholic beverages, cigarette and tobacco taxes, water taxes and taxes paid by you for another person. Contributions Any taxpayer can deduct up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income for contributions to charities, educational institutions and hospitals. In the case of other contributions a 20 percent limi­ tation applies. Medical and Dental Expenses All expenses over three percent of adjusted gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nurse care and simi­ lar costs can be deducted. Other such costs include such items as eyeglasses, ambulance service, transportation to doctors' offices, rental of wheelchairs and similar equipment, hearing aids, ar­ tificial limbs and corrective devices. However, if the Seafarer is reim­ bursed by the Seafarers Welfare Plan for any of these costs, such as family, hospital and surgical expenses, he can­ not deduct the whole bill, only that part in excess of the benefits paid by the Plan. All expenses over one percent of ad­ justed gross income for drugs and medicine can be deducted. The deduc­ tible portion is then combined with other medical and dental expenses which are subject to the normal three percent rule. In figuring your deduction, you can deduct an amount equal to one-half of the insurance premiums, premiums paid for medical care for yourself, your wife, and dependents. The maximum amount deductible is $150. The other one-half, plus any excess over the $150 limit is NOTEli deductible subject to the normal three percent rule. Household and Dependent Care Services If you paid somone to take care of a dependent so you (and your spouse if married) could work or find work, you may be able to deduct up to $400 a month. The expense must be for the follow­ ing persons who lived in your home as members of your family: (1) Your dependent under 15 years old who can be claimed as an exemption. (2) A dependent who could not care for himself because of mental or physi­ cal illness. This must be a person you could claim as an exemption except for the fact that he received $750 or more of income. See instruction for Exemp­ tions above. (3) Your spouse who could not care for himself because of mental or physi­ cal illness. You can deduct expenses for the services of a maid or cook but not for the services of a chauffeur, bartender, or gardener. The full amount you paid to a nursery school is dependent care expense, even if the school gave yoior child lunch. But school expenses you paid for a child in the first or higher grade are not. Generally, except for a cousin, no deduction shall be allowed for employment related expenses paid to an individual related to you or your spouse or paid to dependent household m.embers. The expense must be for services in your home, with one exception. You can deduct the cost of services outside your home for a dependent under 15 years of age, who can be claimed as your exemption. In this case, the amount you can deduct is limited to: (1) $200 a month for one such indi­ vidual. (2) $300 a month for two such individuds. (3) $400 a month for three or more such individuals. If your spouse or dependent (other than a dependent under 15 who can be claimed as an exemption) was physi­ cally or mentally unable to care for himself and received income or disa­ bility payments during 1973, you have to reduce your monthly expense as follows: (1) Dependent—Subtract $750 from the adjusted gross income and disability payments the dependent received dur­ ing 1973. Divide the balance by the number of months you incurred these expenses. Then subtract tlie-sesults 5rom your monthly dependent expenses. (2) Spouse—Divide disability pay­ ments your spouse received during 1973 by the number of months you incurred expenses for your spouse. Then subtract the result from your monthly expenses incurred for your spouse. Disability payment means payment (other than a gift) received because of physical or mental condition which is not included in income. For example, workmen's or veterans' disability com­ pensation, private health and accident insurance. If your adjusted gross income (line 15, Form 1040) was more than $18,000, you have to reduce your monthly expenses by dividing one-half of the amount over $18,000 by 12 (number of months in your tax year). For example, if your adjusted gross in­ come was $20,400, you would reduce your monthly expenses by $100 ($20,400 less $18,000^2 = $1,200-4- 12 = $100). If you were married for all or part of the year, be sure to take into ac­ count the adjusted gross income of both you and your spouse for the time you were married. Requirements for married taxpayers: (7) If you were married at the end of 1973, you and your spouse must file a joint return for Ae year to claim the de­ duction. (2) If you were married during the time you paid the expenses: (a) Both you and your spouse must have either worked full time or have been looking for a job, or (b) Your spouse had to be unable to care for himself because of mental or physical illness. Use Form 2441 to figure your deduc­ tion and attach the completed form to your return. Enter your deduction on line 32, Schedule A. Union Dues Dues and initiation fees paid to labor organizations and most union assess­ ments can be deducted. Casualty and Theft Loss(es) If you had property that was stolen or damaged by fire, storm, car accident, shipwreck, etc., you may be able to de­ duct your loss or part of it. In general. Schedule A can be used to report a casualty or theft loss. On property used only for personal purposes you can de­ duct only the amount over any insur­ ance or other reimbursements plus $100 (if a husband and wife owned the prop­ erty jointly but file separate returns, both have to subtract $100 from their part of the loss). Miscellaneous Deductions Contributions to Candidates for Pub­ lic Office, Itemized Deduction — You may claim an itemized deduction on line 33, Schedule A, or a tax credit on line 52, Form 1040, but you cannot claim both, for political contributions. If you elect to claim an itemized de­ duction on line 33, Schedule A, the amount of the deduction entered may not exceed $50 ($100 if you are mar­ ried and file a joint return). Just write "political contribution" on this line (you need not identify the person or political party) next to the amount of the contribution. Expenses for Education — You can generally deduct expenses for: Education that helps you keep up or im­ prove skills you must have in your Continued on Page 29 Seafarers Log �Continued from Page 28 present job, trade or business. Education that your employer said you must have or the law or regulations say you must have, to keep your present salary or job. Do Not Deduct Expenses For— Education that you need to meet the minimum educational requirements for your job, trade, or business. Education that is part of a course of study that will lead to your getting a new trade or business. Other — Under "Miscellaneous De­ ductions," you can deduct several other types of expenses such as: Cost of safety equipment, small tools, and supplies used in your job. Dues to unions, professional organiza­ tions, chambers of commerce. Cost of business entertainment. Fees you paid to employment agencies to get a job. Gambling losses, but only up to the amount you won. Necessary expenses connected with producing or collecting income or for managing or protecting property held for producing income. Interest on bank deposits, bonds, notes. Interest on U.S. Savings Bonds. Interest on arbitrage bonds issued after Oct. 9, 1969, by State and local governments. Profits from businesses and profes­ sions. Your share of profits from partner­ ships and small business corporations. Pensions, annuities, endowments. Supplemental annuities under the Railroad P,etirement Act (but not reg­ ular Railroad Retirement Act benefits). Profits from the sale or exchange of real estate, securities, or other property. Rents and royalties. / Your share of estate or trust income. Examples of Income You Must Report: Wages, salaries, bonuses, commis­ sions, fees, and tips. Dividends. Earned income from sources outside U.S. (See Form 2555.) Earnings (interest) from savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, credit unions, etc. Interest on tax refunds. Unfortunately, this raises another complication. The seaman who reports these earnings in 1972 will not have a W-2 (withholding statement) covering them. He will have to list all allotments, draws and slops on the tax return and explain why he doesn't have a W-2 for them. Furthermore, since no tax will have been withheld on these earnings in You -have to report all income in whatever form received (money, prop­ erty, services, etc.), unless it is exempt. Examples are given below. Examples of Income You Do Not Report: Disability retirement payments and other benefits paid by the Veterans Administration. Dividends on veterans' insurance. Life insurance sums received at a person's death. Long-Trip Tax Problems A major tax beef by seamen is that normally taxes are not withheld on earnings in the year they earned the money, but in the year the payoff took place. For example, a seaman who signed on for a five month trip in September, 1972, paying off in January, 1973, would have all the five months' earn­ ings appear on his 1973 W-2 even though his actual 1973 earnings might be less than those in 1972. There are ways to minimize the im­ pacts of this situation. For example, while on the ship in 1972, the Seafarer undoubtedly took draws and may have sent allotments home. These can be re­ ported as 1972 income. Reporting Your Income Alimony, separate maintenance or support payments received from and deductible by your husband (wife). Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, etc.). Refunds of State and local taxes (principal amounts) if deducted in a prior year and resulted in tax benefits. Embezzled or other illegal income. 1972, he will have to pay the full tax on them with his return, at 14 percent or upwards, depending on his tax bracket. The earnings will show up on his 1973 W-2. The seaman then, on his 1973 return would have to explain that he had reported some of his earnings in 1972 and paid taxes on them. He would get a tax refund accordingly. In essence, the seaman would pay taxes twice on the same income and get a refund a year later. While this will save the seaman some tax money in the long run, it means he is out-of-pocket on some of his earnings for a full year until he gets refunded. This procedure would also undoubt­ edly cause Internal Revenue to examine his returns, since the income reported would not coincide with the totals on his W-2 forms. That raises the question, is this pro­ cedure justified? It is justified only if a seaman had very little income in one year and very considerable income the next. Otherwise the tax saving is minor and probably not worth the headache. Workmen's compensation, insurance, damages, etc., for injury or sickness. Interest on certain State and munici­ pal bonds. Federal social security benefits. Gifts, money or other property you inherited or that was willed to you. Insurance repayments that were more than the cost of your normal living ex­ penses if you lost the use of your home because of fire or other casualty (repay­ ment of the amount you spent for nor­ mal living expenses must be reported as income). Combat pay. Declaration of Estimated Tax Every citizen of the United States or resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Isands, Guam and Ameri­ can Samoa shall make a declaration of his (her) estimated tax if his (her) total estimated tax is $100 or more and he (she): (1) Can reasonably expect to re­ ceive more than $500 from sources other than wages subject to withhold­ ing; or, (2) Can reasonably expect gross in­ come to exceed— (a) $20,000 for a single individual, a head of a household, or a widow or widower entitled to the special rates; (b) $20,000 for a married individ­ ual entitled to file a joint declaration with his wife (her husband), but only if his wife (her husband) has not received wages for the taxable year, (c) $20,000 for a married person living apart from husband or wife. (d) $10,000 for married individualentitled to file a joint declaration with his wife (her husband), but only if both he (she) and his wife (her husband) have received wages for the taxable year; or, (e) $5,000 for a married individual not entitled to file a joint declaration with his wife (her husband). See Form 1040—ES for details. i <' w Deadline Approaching For SlU Scholarship Applications Seafarers are advised that the deadline for return of applications for tliis year's five $10,000 SIU College Scholarships is April I, 1974. All completed applications must be mailed to SIU Scholarships Ad­ ministrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Appication forms are available at any SIU hiring hall, or by writing to the Scholarships Administrator. Eligibility requirements make the contest open to: * Seafarers under 35 years of age who have three years seatime aboard SlU-contracted .ships, as well as 1 day of employment in the last six months and 90 days in the previous year. * Dependents of Seafarers who meet the seatime requirements. * Dependents of deceased Seafarers who had met the seatime require­ ments before their death. Furthermore, * All dependents of Seafarers must be unmarried and less than 19 years of age at the time they apply. Each of the five winners will receive a $10,000 grant, payable over a period of four years, to pursue a chosen field of study at any accredited college in the United States or its territories. Final decisions on this year's winners will he made hy the SIU Scholarship Selection Committee which will meet May 3, 1974 at the Lundeherg School in Finey Point. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only), or the American College Tests. The only remaining test date for the College Boards prior to the scholarship application deadline is Feb. 2. For the American College Tests, the only remain­ ing exam date is Feb. 23. Additional information on the SAT Exams may he obtained hy contacting the College Boards at either. Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. For the American College tests the address is Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. V; January 1974 . -J Page 29 i �jfmal Beparturesi lA . f? IBU pensioner Richard W. Tup gle, 71, died Sept. 20. Born in Blackstone, Va., he was a resident of Hopewell, Va. when he passed away. Brother Tuggle joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 and sailed in the deck depart­ ment for Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. and Wood Towing Co. from 1951 to 1965. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are two brothers, Robert of Trevilians, Va. and John of Hopewell and a sister, Mrs. Ernest Payne, Jr. of Qinton, Md. IBU pensioner Qyde S. Lowe, 69, succumbed to a heart attack Oct. 10 in Mobile General Hospital, Mobile, Ala. Bom in Mobile, he was a resi­ dent of Live Oak, Ra. at the time of his death. Brother Lowe joined the IBU in the port of Mobile in 1956 last sailing in the engine de­ partment for Pilot Service Corp. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gar­ dens. Surviving are his widow. Vera, and his mother, Daisy of Mobile. Richard R. Mack, 41, died of heart disease Sept. 7 in Lutheran Medical Center, Cleveland. Born in Superior, Wise., he was a resident of that city when he died. Brother Mack joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 and sailed in the engine de­ partment. His last ships were the George Gable (Kinsman) and the Iglehart (Huron Cement). He was an Army veteran. Interment was in Greenwood Cemtery, Superior. Sur­ viving are his mother, Christine of Superior, and a daughter, Dianne. V, 'ii •f- A Frank J. Presti, 49, succumbed to a heart attack Aug. 8 aboard the Transerie (Hudson Waterways). Born in Madison, Wise., he was a resident of Wilmington, Calif, at the time of his death. Brother Presti joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 and sail^ in the en­ gine department. He was a veteran of the USAF in World War II. Sur­ viving are his widow, Evelyn; two sons, Michael and Kevin; a daugh­ ter, Melody, all of Altamount, N.Y., and a brother Anthony of Jamesville. Wise. I SIU pensioner Joseph S. Preshong, 67, died July 30 in Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Boston, Mass. A native of Nova Scotia, he was a resident of East Boston at the time of his death. Brother Preshong joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Boston and last sailed in the deck department on The Cabins (Texas City). Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Maiden, Mass. Sur­ viving are his mother, Josephine; a sister, Mary, both of East Boston, and a brother, John. SIU pensioner Alfred W. Plautz, 60, passed away from pneumonia Aug. 8 in St. Joseph Lloyd Hospi­ tal, Menominee, Mich. Born in Marinette, Wise., he was a resident of Menominee at the time of his death. Brother Plautz joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 and sailed as an AB. His last ships were Charles C. West (Reiss) and the /. L. Reiss. Interment was in River­ side Cemetery, Menominee. Surviv­ ing are his widow^ Mary and a son, John. Page 30 IBU pensioner Charles M, Magdzinski, 67, died of pneumonia .Aug. 6 in Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadel­ phia. He was a resident of Philadel­ phia when he passed away. Brother Magdzinski joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1962 and sailed in the engine department for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1947 to 1967 and for N.Y. Ship Co. from 1942 to 1947. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa. Surviving is his widow, Mary. Charles O. Lee, 61, succumbed to a heart attack on Sept. 6 in St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. Bom in Sanford, Fla., he was a resident of Tampa, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Lee joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Jackson­ ville and last sailed as a bosun on the Los Angeles (Sea-Land). Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Fla. Surviv­ ing are two sons, Charles of Lake City and Payne and a brother-inlaw, Ira E. Southward of Sanford. , Mario A. Woods, 43, expired Aug. 26 in Tampa General Hospital from injuries received in an auto collision. A native of Hondouras, he was a resident of Tampa at the time of his death. Brother Woods joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1973 and sailed in the engine de­ partment on the Sea Eagle (Allied Towing Co.) from 1957 to 1962. Interment was in the Garden of Memories, Hillsboro County, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Margaret; three sons, Mario, Jr., Stephen and Thomas; a daughter, Karolyn, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lancelot W. Woods. SIU pensioner Charles F. Murree, 75, died of cancer Aug. 13 in East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, La. A native of Boston, Mass., he was a resident of Metairie at the time of his death. Brother Murree joined the SiU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans and sailed in the engine department. He was a wounded veteran of the Army field artillery in World War I. Interment was in Lafayette Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Carrie. William T. Creek, 49, died of heart failure in Tampa General Hospital Dec. 11. Brother Creek was a native of Florida and a resi­ dent of Tampa at his death. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the engine department last on the Seattle. In­ terment was in Myrtle Hill Memo­ rial Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is^^ his sister, Mrs. Lillle M. Perkins of Tampa. Richard R. Dauhenhis, 21, passed away in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., Oct. 22. Brother Daubenbis was a native of White Plains, N.Y., and a resi­ dent of Dobbs Ferry when he died. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1972 sailing in the engine department last on the Sear| Land Mclean, He was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Burial was in St. Anastasias Cemetery, Harriman, N.Y. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Daubenbis; two brothers; a sister, and an uncle, Bradford Bolke. SIU pensioner Herbert Allman, 76, died of a stroke in the Mobile, Ala. Infirmary Oct. 16. Brother Allman was a native of Mississippi and a resident of the Lynnwood Nursing Home, Mobile, at the time of his death. He joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing in the engine department until his retirement in 1967. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving Me two sisters, Mrs. Nel­ lie Supka of Houston and Evelyn; a halfsister, Mrs. Maud Gunter of Orange, Tex., and a niece, Mrs. Eunice M. Lambert of Mobile. Edward A. Barry, 45, passed away in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans Nov. 16. Brother Barry was born in Louisiana and was a resi­ dent of New Orleans at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the steward department. Sur­ viving are his widow, Agnes of New Orleans and four daughters, Mrs. Edwina Lewis, Mrs. Beverley Dolfman. Gay and Elaine. SIU pensioner Leon S. Bekier, Sr., 59, succumbed to arteriosclero­ sis in the U.S. Veterans Hospital in Providence, R.I., Oct. 5. Brother Bekier was a native of Providence and was a resident of Johnston, R.I. at the time of his death. He joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the engine depart­ ment on the SS Adam B. Cornelius and the SS John T. Hutchinson of the American Steamship Co. of Buffalo, N.Y. He sailed from 1937 to 1968 and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Interment was in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston, R.I. Surviving are his widow, Lena; a daughter, Beverley and a sister, Mrs. Stasia Gellhieney, all of John­ ston. Joseph B. Block, 66, died of can­ cer in the USPHS hospital in Gal­ veston, Tex., Sept. 28. Brother Block was a native of Galveston and a resident there at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1958 sailing in the steward department. Burial was in Oleander Cemetery, Galveston. Surviving is his widow, Gytha. SIU pensioner David J. Burnett, 64, passed away from pneumonia in St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, Minn., Oct. 20. Brother Burnett was born in Dululh and was a resident there at the time of his death. He joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing in the engine department for the AA Railroad Carferries from 1963-4. Burial was in Sunrise Cemetery, Duluth. Sur­ viving are his widow, Bcrnice and a son, Thomas. Peter C. Girvan, 44, was killed in a fall off a ship to a Baytown, Tex. dock Nov. 7. Born in Scotland, Brother Girvan was a resident of Fair Lawn, N.J., at his death. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing in the deck de­ partment last on the Falcon Lady (Falcon Tankers) and the SenLand Afoundria. Cremation was in the Brookwood Funeral Home, Houston. Surviving is a brother, William Girvan of England. Seafarers Log �•i 1 j I j/,^.J.,. (Dtici^o CTribune Thursday, December 20, 1973 Louis Kohhmier The Seafarers' affair with Nixon WASHINGTON — President Nixon obviously is undeterred by what others think of his choice of personal and po­ litical friends. However, Nixon's last tango in Wash­ ington with labor leader. Paul Hall is causing more than whispers. It is gen­ erating a new wave of resentment among the Justice Department's Water­ gate-battered professionals. And it is complicating Watergate special prose­ cutor Leon Jaworski's investigation of Hall's union. Nixon and Hall seem as unlikely por. litical dancing partners as Archie JSunker and Ramsey Clark. HALL IS the rambunctious president of the Seafarers International Union, a rough outfit that has held its own in the tough, rivalry-torn, scandal-tinged com­ pany of other AFL-CIO maritime and longshoremen's unions. Hall's SIU in 1968 supported the Democratic Presidential ticket. In fact, the Seafarers' total 1968 political contri- Seafarers President PanI Hall buttons of $947,000 represented a very substantial increase and a very large kitty for a relatively small union. Hall's SIU in 1972 allegeidly contribut­ ed $100,000 to Nixon, and now is as close a friend as Nixon has i^ide the AFL-CIO. It is the trail from 1068 to now that angers Justice Department lawyers arid fascinates the Watergate prosecutor. Nixon, on moving into the White House in 1969, seems to have eyed Hall. tnent speitoingi one of Nixon^ inittatives involved vast new Marine sii^idi^. Ship sulxsldies rally are popular with various speci. interests nnd for maritime unions thei more, and Janu^ im IWO Merchant Sjart the Seafarers in particular. SIU members traditionally mannei unsubsidized ^ips, including tank^l Rival National Martime Union mem| bers manned the liners. Un der in 19^ for the first time for dies. The governm<mt itow is pum^| a hal^billton doUars anhUi^r^^ )^hi|l stfosidies and almost ail is going Also in 1970, the Justice Department indicted Hall and seven other Seafarers on charges of illegal 1968 contributions to the Democratic Presidential ticket and to Republican congressional candi­ dates. Then Atty. Gen. John Mitchell announced the indictment with consid­ erable fanfare as part of his effort to clean up political fund-raising. On May 25, 1972, Federal Judge Mark Constantino in Brooklyn granted the SIU motion for dismissal of the case, Constantino, a 1971 Nixon appointee, recently has he^n the center of other controversies. Over the very vigorous objections of Justice Department staff lawyers, Con­ stantino dismissed on the ground that the department purposely had delayed trial and "seriously prejudiced" Seafar­ ers' rights. Constantino's opinion even said that Hall, as "probably successor" to AFLCIO president George Meany, "has suf­ fered greatly from the notoriety sur­ rounding tills prosecution." DEPARTMENT LAWYERS remain "outraged" at Constantino. It now has been learned that in 1972 the profes-i sional staff wrote a long memo asking permission to appeal. The memo agreed that appeal presented a close legal question but concluded appeal was justified by Constantino's "gross abuse" of discretion. There was no appeal. Henry Petersen, in charge of the de­ partment's criminal division, raised no objections. Richard Kleindienst was at­ torney general at the time. When asked in a recent interview whether he or the White House stopped the appeal, Klein­ dienst said he has "no recollection whatsoever" of ever seeing the case. The Seafarers, with two reasons for gratitude, gave Nixon the alleged $100,000 last year. Last month. Hall was the only meinher of the AFL-CIO's 35memher executive council who voted against Meany's campaign to get Nixon impeached. And, as Meany's campaign rolled into high gear, Nixon accepted. Hall's invitation to address the Seafar­ ers' convention. ^ ^ ^> • „r.,/., The Chicago Tribune article by columnist Louis Kohhneier, reproduced on this page, is just one example of the type of obviously slanted journalism which attempts to undermine the SlU's genuine efforts to carry on effectively in the political arena in Washington, D.C. The article, which appeared in the Dec. 20th edition of the Tribune arranges the simple facts of the SIU's political activi­ ties and by use of innuendo and quoting out of context, twists these facts into a tangled web of alleged intrigue and illegal dealings. The SIU's foremost purpose in the political field is to secure for the membership of this Union more jobs, the best possible working conditions on the best possible ships, and strong, long-term job security for the future. And, by doing this, the SIU is securing for this nation a bigger, more modern, more competitive merchant marine, witli the ultimate goal of maldiig the U.S. fleet the most powerful afloat. There is nothing shady, or un-American about this. In addition, the SIU keeps copious records, as required by law, concerning all of the Union's political activities and trans­ actions. There is certainly nothing illegal about this. The SIU has fought many tough legislative battles in the past against overwhelming opposition—^and yet we have won many great victories—such as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the salvage of the USPHS system, and the recent passage of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Bill. In winning these victories, we have acquired many good friends as well as making some enemies. And, in our many vital political battles still pending—such as the OU Imports Quota Bill—and those which will continu­ ally arise in the future, we will consistently meet our enemies head on. However, the SIU, staunchly backed by the continued con­ tributions of our membership to SPAD, along with hard work­ ing, dedicated people and the convictions of our rights, will continue to outfight the opposition on all fronts. It should be no surprise, though, to SIU members that the Union will continue to be barraged with the type of muckrak­ ing article reproduced on this page. Yet, the SIU which is accustomed to these kinds of attacks (see back page) has sufficiently insulated and protected itself to withstand all assaults. Furthermore, we feel the following points are particularly important: * As citizens, SIU members have a right and a responsi­ bility to engage in political activities on their own behalf. * The SIU does not carry on its fight in the newspapers— it carries on its activities at the point of production. * The SIU is being attacked for getting ships, which trans­ late into jobs and job security for its membership. * So long as the SIU continues to be successful the attacks can be expected to continue against us. * We are going to continue to pursue a better life for our­ selves as seamen and are not concerned with the pressures and attacks against us. * We are going to continue to exercise our democratic American right to participate in our nation's legislative proc­ ess. * We are going to step up our political activities and * We are going to support SPAD. Page 31 1 �•PWP wm vJa.v.^s-T i" LOG SEAFARERS January 1974 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT *AFL-CIO SrU's Political Activity Records Subpoenaed In the most recent, of what has now been a continuing six year series of at­ tacks on the SlU's political activities by certain elements of the press, fed­ eral government and anti-labor move­ ments, Leon Jaworski, special prose­ cutor for the Watergate Special Prosecution Force, recently subpoe­ naed the records of SPAD, the Union's political committee. This latest attack on the SIU comes in the wake of a bombardment of antiSIU press articles which flooded the nation's newspapers and magazines shortly after the appearance of Presi­ dent Nixon at the SIU's 16th Biennial Convention late last November. (See Page 31 of this LOG.) Indeed, the SIU first learned about this newest investigation in the same news articles which were decrying the Union's political activities and charac­ terizing them as secretive and im­ proper, notwithstanding that SPAD political activities have always been fully disclosed and publicly reported and filed with appropriate Government authorities in compliance with legal re­ quirements. The same cannot be said for some of these very same anti-labor critics. This latest attack to chill, frustrate and preclude the exercise of funda­ mental political rights by SIU mem­ bers through their SPAD political com­ mittee, is but a further demonstration of the need for our political activism. American seamen, no less than any American citizen, enjoy the basic dem­ ocratic right to fully participate in our political process so that government and those elected to administer our af­ fairs, are fully aware of our political, economic and social needs and aspira­ tions. That is what democracy is all about. And those who would frustrate such activities, constitute a serious threat to our democratic process. Our vigil—like our brothers before us—to protect seamen's rights, has been costly and difficult—for the oppo­ sition has always been the powerful, the strong, and influential with un­ limited access to the media, and in many instances to government. And, as in the past, once again we shall probably be required to defend our­ selves against those who would do vio­ lence to our fundamental rights and their exercise. The past may be a pro­ logue as to what may unfold. Looking back to the July 1969 spe­ cial four page supplement in the LOG entitled "Politics is Porkchops", the Union reprinted many articles from the Wall Street Journal—traditionally anti-union and the voice of big busi­ ness interests—analyzing the SIU's political activities. The anti-SIU articles, as part of a two-year campaign by the Wall Street Journal against the Union, included many misrepresentations of fact as well as biased innuendos as to the le­ gality of the Union's political practices. Again, in June 1970, the LOG ran a similar supplement, this time incor­ porating articles from not only the Wall Street Journal, but from news­ papers around the country. These articles, obviously as part of a campaign to preclude SIU members from collectively exercising their poli­ tical rights, referred to the SIU as a "special interest group" and began calling the Union's political activities flatly "illegal".. ."more than a little il­ legal" and "flagrant violations of the law". The opposition realized a temporary measure of success—for as a direct re­ sult of their studied and vicious cam­ paign, utilizing unlimited resources, the United States Justice Department in 1968 initiated an investigation which continued into 1970. Many of our members are fully aware of the tactics employed by the federal authorities in that investigation since SIU members were, in part, the objects of highly unusual, improper and high-handed conduct. Our history books reflect examples of improper investigatory conduct by government. They are blots upon our democratic process, which we as a free people, endowed with fundamental personal constitutional rights, would if we could, erase whether they be the unlawful and high-handed Palmer raids during prohibition or the im­ proper actions taken by government during labor's fight for recognition, dienitv, economic and social justice in about SIU headquarters and there in­ discriminately stopped persons about to enter Union property, interrogated them upon the streets and when ascer­ taining they were SIU members, would then write out and serve them with subpoenas, again for immediate grand jury appearances. Such high-handed conduct, notwithstanding strong pro­ tests, continued to the eve of an in­ dictment handed up in June 1970. As a culmination of such conduct, a 17count indictment against the SIU and seven of its executive board members, was handed up charging them with il­ legal political practices. Twenty-three months later in May 1972, after a complicated court battle, a United States District Court in New York dismissed all 17 charges against the SIU and its executive board mem­ bers because the Justice Department had failed to produce a case and "had ignored repeated court orders to spec­ ify its charges against the Union". As important as our own victory over the concerted efforts of the press and certain Government and anti- SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Date. Contrlbulot's Name Address S.S. No. ,, SPAD is a separate figregiiia tun^V' tts jiroceMs are iised to further oujects and purposes including, but not limited to turtbenng thepolitical, social and economic tnltfreVts of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering; of the American fvlerchant Mating with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of fctrce. job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, pr as a condition of membershi|>"in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employment. If a contribution,, is made by reason of the attove improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above apdress, certified mail wittirri.thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate actioft ind rjpfund, if mvoiuntaryjiSppport SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and socia.'. tnterestv..,;.^.merican trad^jJt»A'ion c^ttBjeP'' Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report Lied with the appropnajitje^rTSuperviSory offft'iE^r is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Docurnenis, fcJ/S Government Pnntmq Office. Wasnmqton, D.C. 20402.) cM $2000^ Signature of Solicitor Port I the mines, factories, railroads and ships of our nation. We believe that the government's investigatory conduct against our Union and its members in 1968-1970, fairly stated, would probably fit into the mold of the condemned investiga­ tory conduct of our nation's past. As so many of our members unfor­ tunately know and experienced, the federal authorities in 1969 and 1970, without notice or warning, boarded ships coming off long foreign voyages, checked the ship's articles and then armed with blank pads of grand jury subpoenas, proceeded to write and serve subpoenas upon the crew mem­ bers for immediate appearances before a grand jury and threatened with con­ tempt proceedings those seamen who first desired to see their families. Additionally, seamen were herded from vessels like cattle into waiting federal buses in early morning hours and transported to other grand juries. SIU attorney efforts to afford them the constitutional right of counsel were in­ terfered with and discouraged. Fur­ thermore, federal investigators and at­ torneys stationed themselves in autos labor forces to deny our political rights, the SIU reaffirmed and strengthened^^ the rights of all unions in the United States labor movement and associations of American citizens to engage in political activities for their members benefit and their organiza­ tion. Why then this new onslaught against the SIU by these groups? The SIU has always had to fight against seemingly stronger odds to achieve what we have accomplished. Perhaps it is because of the nature of interests which oppose the realization of our legitimate desires. Perhaps it is because American seamen who travel the world and are exposed to foreign governments, appreciate and under­ stand more than the average citizen the importance of our form of gov­ ernment and the need to fully partici­ pate and assure its continuance for themselves and those who come after us. And perhaps it is because the "powers who are", are suddenly con­ cerned that we have demonstrated we too can participate and therefore de­ cided to bring us to a screeching halt. The SIU members through their participation in SPAD, fully recognize the importance of political activity and notwithstanding past harrassment and retribution, their Union and officers stand fast in their resolve that they are equal American citizens, with equal rights and opportunities, irrespective of station in life, wealth or social background. We intend to continue our lawful right to fully'participate in the entire democratic process and to supply the financial and other lawful tools to realize this objective. Our recent efforts conclusively dem­ onstrate the importance of this objec­ tive as witness our successful fight, both legislatively and in the courts against certain government and other interests to save the USPHS system so necessary to our health and physical treatment; our efforts concerning the Trans-Alaska pipeline, representing the culmination of a five-year fight to provide employment opportunities for our members' economic welfare; and our success against economic and other interests including some govern­ mental interests to render asunder pro­ visions of the Jones Act in order to deprive American seamen of employ­ ment in "our coastwise and inland water shipping. These are merely some of our recent efforts. However, we still have many tough battles ahead of us which are vitally important to the very future of our livelihoods—and our opposition is strong, multiple, varied and equipped with unlimited resources. We are presently engaged in one of the most important legislative fights in our history—for the Oil Imports Quota Bill, which, if passed, would mean greater employment opportuni­ ties for our members and greater eco­ nomic and military security for our nation, particularly in light of the pres­ ent energy crisis. And, we must always be on the alert for attacks against the Jones Act and other long-established beneficial laws, by the huge oil lobbies and other special interest groups, including those in government. Political activity is a continuing challenge and more so in the present rapid changing climate—for if we de­ fault, our existence is doomed with the foreign-flag seamen picking up our livelihood, a result publicly opted for by certain business and State Dejiartment governmental interests. We will meet our challenges headon—and we will meet them in the poli­ tical arena. We shall continue to work for and support those whose concern and outlook is compatible with our in­ terests as American seamen and con­ versely we shall oppose those who are adverse. This is the American system, participation in the democratic prac­ tices. The SIU will not be intimidated or forced out of participation in the political processes. It is our right and our responsibility to remain active in the political field —and our members will continue to exercise their rights as citizens by par­ ticipating in and through SPAD for the betterment of our members and our organization's legitimate interests. This is our obligation—it is our right. We shall not be intimidated against meeting this duty or in ekercising this prerogative. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU GIRDS FOR OIL BILL BATTLE; HOUS EHEARINGS DUE SIU FIGHTS MSC PLAN TO INVADE PRIVATE SHIPPING DON'T BE FOOLED SIU URGES DEFEAT OF CAMPAIGN TO OPEN U.S. WATERS TO FOREIGN FLAGS HOW'S IT SHAPING UP? SIU-CONTRACTED TT BROOKLYN BEGINS MAIDEN VOYAGE RECERTIFIED BOSUN ARMADA HEADS BROOKLYN DECK CREW LARGEST TANKER BUILT IN U.S.A. MANY MONTHS OF FINE EATING FOR CREW OF TT BROOKLYN SIU REPRESENTATIVES VISITS PHS HOSPITAL AT CHRISTMAS NEW SPAD CERTIFICATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE INCREASED DUES, INITIATION FEE BECAME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 SEA-LAND RESOURCE COMPLETES HER MAIDEN VOYAGE IBU RESTRUCTURES UNION; FOUR REGIONS NOW ONE UIW GETS NEW CONSTITUTION AT QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION WARRIOR CREW PRESENTED '72 ANNUAL SAFETY AWARD 17 SEAFARERS EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS THROUGH HLSS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL SIU, IBU MEMBERS NMC WORKING TOGETHER FOR COMMON INTERESTS TOWBOAT OPERATOR COURSE DEVELOPED AT PINEY POINT IBU DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO COAST GUARD COMMITTEE SEVEN MORE SEAFARERS ACHIEVE FULL BOOKS "A" SENIORITY PROGRAM IS EXPANDED BY SIU 1973 - ANOTHER LOOK SLANTED STORY UNDERMINES SIU'S POLITICAL ACTIVITIES SIU'S POLITICAL ACTIVITY RECORDS SUBPOENAED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 1 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log