http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/d3e11d559b1520d63b8e302dfa6a4ad8.PDF 9fcc1387d15224b3d6f403c2f9fd665f PDF Text Text •- TheSL-7's> L p [n, Galloway, Commerc^ Trade, ^tchange. With More to (^omel 1 'mmmm tnmmmmmmmf B -MM H: w$m-- i? «3 0 fe: I ' y^, y' ''' ' .1 I ' 'r\fl ' - '' - ^ ^ « ^ ' • • P' • SHIf &c It; St • Ife t' ^ '/ ^ j; r ; �Confer on IBU Upgrading Programs at Piney Point Management leaders representing the leading towing and barge line compan­ ies on the inland waterways, the Gulf Coast and the East Coast met with the officers and staff of the Inland Boat­ men's Union and the Harry Lundebeig Sdhool earlier this month to review a new educational program developed to upgrade the sldUs of tugboat and towboat orewmembers, and to provide broader oppertiuiiies for IBU members to advance to higho-ratings. A Joint Towing Industry Omumttee on Training was set up fdlowing Che two-day meeting to assist the school in continuing and up-dating the overall training program which was discussed and approved at the conference. Representing the Inland Boatmen's Union on the advisory committee are Paul Drozak, national director of the IBU and vice president of the SIU; Gordon Spencer, representing the IBU on the East Coast; James Martin on the Gulf Coast, and Charles Mollard on the inland waterways. Representing management are Rich­ ard R. Miller, National Marine Serv­ ices, St. Louis, Mo.; Donald D. Wilson, G&H Towing Co., Galveston, Tex.; William Davis, Dixie Carriers, Harvey, La.; James Harrell, Allied Towing, Norfolk, Va.; Jack R. BuUard, Inland Tugs, Inc., Jeffersonville, Ind., and Hugh Howard, Interstate Oil, Philadel­ phia, Pa. During the meeting. Hazel Brown, president of the Lundeberg School, and other staff members detailed the various training programs which have been de­ veloped and were assured of the full cooperation of management representa­ tives in supporting the program. One segment of the new program— designed to license qualified towboat operators under regulations recently promulgated by the Coast Guard—^has already begun, and the first class suc­ cessfully completed their examinations April 3 and received their licenses. The second class is now preparing for their examinations at the SIU-IBU Upgrad­ ing Center. Designed as a career program, the school's training facilities will recnut young men from the ports and dti^ al(»g the inland waterways and the Gidf and Atlantic Coasts for klenuve fourweek deckhand pnigranM. Tlie fmmg men wiH also be offered the opportun­ ity of classroom and on-the-job train­ ing as cooks. This program is scheduled to begin May 7 at the Lundeberg Sdiool. Upgrading programs to offer the ex­ perienced deckhand the opportunity to upgrade to licensed operators and tankermen will also begin next month. Other programs for master, pilot and engineer licenses are being formulated and will begin in die next few months. IBU National Director Paul Drozak emphasized the manpower needs of the towing and tugboat industry as well as the need to bring stability to the indus­ try. He said: "The effectiveness of the towing in­ dustry ne^es ffie joint effort of both aumegbbOH and lefror on ttMSse juoblems which affect the stability and fu­ ture of the industry. The committee which has been established to deal with one important part of this necessary joint effort—training and upgrading— can serve as a basis for a whole range of cooperative effort which will benefit our members and the industry as a whole." Two-week training programs for river operator, inland waterway oper­ ator, oceans (not more than 200 iniles offihore) operators, and ocean oper­ ators have been prepared by the staff of the Lundeberg School and will begin May 3. (See page six for eligibility re­ quirements a^ application form.) The feikMring coiapanies weie rep- nemmd M tbe mmetiH: G ft H Towing Ck>., Oufitf Bay Towing C!o., Federal Barge Lines, Natimial Marine Service, Interstate Oil, Great Lakes Towing, Norfolk Towing and Lighterage, Inc., Dixie Carriers, Inc., Puget Sound Towing Co., Allied Towing, Inland Tugs, Inc., Steuart Transportation, C. G. Willis, Inc. and Express Marine, Inc. Representatives of the Inland Boatmen's Union and the staff of the Harry Lundeberg School outlined the new programs developed to train and upgrade the skills of tug and towboatmen to the leaders of the major towing and barge line companies. From left are James Tallant, HLS instructor; Robert Kalmus, director of vocational education; Mike Sacco, MLS vice president; Hazel Brown, president; Paul Drozak, IBU director and SIU vice president; Charles Mollard, IBU coordinator from Transportation Institute in Washington; Margaret Stevenson, director of academic education; and Gerry Brown, Piney Point Port Agent. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: National AAaritime Council-Working Together Paul Hail m Seafarers have been hearing a good deal lately about an organization called the Na­ tional Maritime Council. This is a coalition of maritime labor, maritime management and the government working jointly to help promote the U.S. Merchant Marine and to secure more cargo for American-flag ships. The Council was set up under the auspices of the Maritime Administration. In this industry, the National Maritime Council is a unique development and indica­ tive of a new willingness on the part of all elements of the industry to work in concert in the common interest. The Council is becoming an important vehicle in helping to consolidate the ob­ jectives of the industry—to build a merchant marine better able to participate in the car­ riage of our nation's foreign commerce. To this end, the Council has been talking to shippers all over the country about the advantages of using American-flag ships. It has held seminars and dinners in scores of cities across the land—Memphis, New Or­ leans, Adanta, San Francisco, Seattle, Min­ neapolis, Buffalo, to name a few—at which maritime spokesmen from both labor and management appeal to shippers to use the American merchant marine. The Council also sends teams to the head­ quarters of leading export companies to ex­ plain the need to ship American. What the Council is doing at these meet­ ings is telling the shippers what benefits ac­ crue to them and the nation if they use the U.S. Merchant Marine. One thing that is pointed out, for example, is that 71 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag ships remains in this country, making an important contribu­ tion to the national balance of payments and to the national economy. The Council also teUs shippers about the advantages of the nation's stringent ship safety laws which serve to protect their cargoes in transit. In addition, the operating efficiency of American ships and their crews, and how the American merchant marine serves as a vital link in our national defense system, are also stressed. In short, this is a working coalition oper­ ating effectively with the support of the Maritime Administration. The Council is an excellent medium for the exchange of views, for the discussion of common problems and their possible solutions. Above all, the Council seeks cargoes for our ships and the more cargo we have, the more ships will be in operation and the more jobs will be available to Seafarers and work­ ers in all phases of the maritime industry. Because of this, the work of the National Maritime Council is vitally important to every Seafarer. This mutual effort to secure more cargo for American-flag ships is nec­ essary if Seafarers are to have the decency and dignity that go hand-in-hand with job security. The effort must continue, too, if the U.S. Merchant Marine is to grow and function as an integral part of our nation's transport network. The National Maritime Council rates the support of everyone concerned with the well being of this industry and the people who work in it. 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. XXXV, No. 4. April 1973. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Rotterdam to New York: . - f • r Sea-Land Commerce Completes Maiden Voyage .nother long, lone, sleek SL-7 ship shin was wns Another added to the SIU's fleet of contracted vessels on Apr. 6 when the Sea-Land Commerce smartly completed her maiden voyage from northern Europe to her American berth at Port Eliza­ beth, N. J. ChriEtened Mar, 8 in Bremen, West Germany, the 946-foot long containership traveled up to Bremerhaven, West Germany and then sailed to Rotter­ dam, the Netherlands, from where she departed for the U. S. on Apr. 1. Capable of carrying 1,096 35-foot and 40-foot containers, the Sea-Land Commerce can reach a top speed of 33 knots. Her sistership, the Sea-Land Gal­ loway established a transatlantic speed record on her maiden voyage in October of 1972. The Sea-Land Commerce will service the North Atlantic trade while the SeaLand Galloway will be transferred from her present run to the transpacific trade. Another SL-7 sistership, the Sea-Land McLean, which was christened in Sep­ tember 1972, will remain in North At­ lantic service. Two more SL-7's were christened this month in northern Europe, the SeaLand Trade and the Sea-Land Ex­ change. Both ships will join the SeaLand Galloway on the Far East run. These five ultra-modern vessels will be joined by three more SL-7's by the end of this year. All are SlU-contracted and all mean more jobs for Seafarers. Because these ships are so up-to-date they require sharp skills on the part of all crewmembers. The SIU has Initiated special programs at its Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md, to provide Seafarers with the latest ,,cx ^ The new containership Sea-Land Commerce, on her maiden voyage from Rotterdam, glides gracefully Into Port Elizabeth N.J., earlier this month to join the company's big SL-7 fleet before returning to Europe. training needed to handle their jobs on board the SL-7's and the other highly modern ships coming off the ways to­ day. The Sea-Land Exchange was chris­ tened Mar. 6 in Rotterdam, while the Sea-Land Trade was christened Mar. 23 in Emden, West Germany. The Sea-Land McLean and the SeaLand Commerce will operate in the North Atlantic trade on a 14-day round trip basis. One ship will leave Bremerhaven and Rotterdam each week, while the other leaves New York the same week—each returning to their respective ports the following week. Smaller ports will be served by relay vessels on schedules timed closely with the arrivals and departures of the express vessels. Among these other ports in and near the U. S. are: Boston; Philadelphia; ~ Baltimore; Portsmouth; Charleston; Jacksonville; Miami; San Juan, as well as Long Beach, Oakland, and Seattle. On the other side of the Atlantic there will be relay service with Le Havre, France; Felixstowe and Preston, England; Grangemouth, Scotland; Go­ thenburg, Sweden, and Aarhus, Den­ mark. SIU's Scholarship Commi'ttee Meets A committee of six scholars met at Piney Point, Md. on Apr. 8 to select this year's SIU scholarship winners^ Announcement of the winners will be made shortly and will be announced in an upcoming issue of the LOG. Each winner will receive a $10,000 scholar­ ship. The committee—consisting of schol­ ars from different parts of the country —will make their selections after a care­ ful review of the academic and personal records of the 24 applicants. The Scholarship Awards Committee members are: Dr. Charles O'Connell, director of admissions. University of Chicago; Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, dean of registration. New York University; Richard M. Keefe, director of admis­ sions, St. Louis University; Charles Lyons, president of Fayetteville State University; Miss Edna Newby, assistant The SIU Scholarship Awards Committee met at the Lundeberg School In Piney Point earlier this month to make their selections for the 1973 four-year college scholarships. From left: Dr. Charles O'Connell, director of admissions, Univer­ sity of Chicago; Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, dean of registration, New York Univer­ sity; Richard M. Keefe, director of admissions, St. Louis University; Charles Lyons, president of Fayetteville State University; Edna Newby, assistant dean of Douglass College, Rutgers University; and Charles Logan, American Arbitra­ tion Association. At right is Charles Fadem, deputy administrator of SIU Plans. April 1973 dean of Douglass College, Rutgers Uni­ versity; and Charles Logan, American Arbitration Association. Each of the winners will be able to use their scholarship in any accredited U.S. college to pursue any course of study. The SIU Scholarship Program is recognized as one of the best, "no strings attached" plans in the country. Since the inception of the program in 1953,98 men and women have received SIU scholarships. Of them, 26 were Sea­ farers and 72 were the children or de­ pendents of Seafarers.. To be eligible for "a scholarship, a Seafarer must have at ICast three years seatime aboard SlU-contracted ships and must be under 35 years of age. Any dependent of a union member who has this seatime is also eligible if he or she is unmarried and under 19 years of age. High School grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination board tests or the Ameri­ can College Tests, are among the cri­ teria used by the committee in selecting the winners. Realizing the ever increasing costs of a college education, the union raised its scholarship award from $6,000 to $10,000 in 1971. The money is payable over a four year period at $2,500 an­ nually. The first maritime union to offer scholarships, the SIU has consistently shown its interest and concern with edu­ cation. For instance, at present there is also available to all members the Gen­ eral Educational Development program conducted by the SIU's Lundeberg school at Piney Point, which enables Seafarers to get a high school diploma. Seafarer Earns Gallon Club Pin SIU Medical Director Dr.Joseph Logue, left, congratulates Brother Bernard Krogman upon his entry to SIU's Gal­ lon Club, as Nurse Cheryl Edel looks on. The Great Lakes Seafarer joins 13 other SIU members. Change of Address Seafarers are advised that the new address of the SIU's Wilming­ ton hall is: 510 N. Broad St. Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Telephone: 213-549-4000 Page 3 �Carried 20,6 Million Tons Adm. Chase: U. S. Merchant Marine Needs Larger Share of World Cargo Military Sealift commander Rear Adm. John D. Chase in a recent speech , ^ to Tulane University's Institute on For"T eign Transportation Md Port O^r'< t^ .. ...:. atlons m New Orleans declared that last s.-'' . • year MSC carried more than 20.6 mfl. lion tons of cargo and delivered 19.2 v million tons of petroleum products. He emphasized that if the merchant '*• marine is to survive, it must secure a larger share of world cargo. Adm. Chase also said MSC spent $863 million in 1972—82 percent of ^ that being paid to the commercial sea transportation industry. «ns— The Military Sealift Command, manned by Seafarers on SlU-contracted ships, maintained a high level ^ of performance last year with the tank­ ers Erna Elizabeth and Taluga gaining high praise for refueling support of both U.S. and NATO Navy units, Adm. Chase said. Further, he said, that he'll be looking forward to improvement in the mer­ chant marine in 1973. "During the long years of war in Vietnam," the admiral added, "MSC ships were the lifeline linking factory and field in the United States with Heading home to her base in Subic Bay, the SlU-contracted tanker Taluga troops in the field. Among commodities completes a day's work for the MSC, refueling U. 8. Navy ships off South delivered were tanks, trucks, helicopVietnam. ters, generators and fuel to power them. fighting ships of the 7th Fleet in Vietbig Very Large Crude Carriers, We supplied the ammunition our innamese waters. VLCCs. Contracts have been let for a fantrymen and Air Force-Navy strike The MSC commander said it is necnumber of LNGs—liquefied natural gas forces consumed in great amounts. We essary to have ships which can operate carriers—^which are needed to help prodelivered cement, road building gear, in the austere environments which exist vide the energy sources the country and rock for reconstruction of Vietnamin wartime—while providing economirequires, ese roads. And drugs and medicines, cal and efficient sealift in peacetime. TJ JJ j u food and clothing, supplies and recreaThat means MSC must have ships He added even b^ges now come m tion gear also came by sea. So did steel which can operate over the beach, in ^8 sizes. Ship-sized ocean-gomg tu^ landing mats for airfields carved out of shallow waters and over inland water"^rge syst^s now include ^ges wiA jungles, and electronic gear to handle ways. They must be working elements "P 30,000 tons capacity. Each is Ae the important communications mission. of the existing intermodal distribution equivalent of two World War II T-2 ••Before the ceasefire when the South sy«en, so that MSC can use them when 'ype tankers. Barges also are an integ.^ VieSarse ^ are no hostilities. He saitl MSC £ ™ maritof fndi'S" ment they batiiy needeti, MSC ships » Twenfy three barge carriers — some moved 75 percent of the cargo rushed end of World War II the LASH—now are under construction, or toe. At the same time we were returnWar II Ae operation. The LASH-which means mg heavy lift items such as nver boats, " omcer pointed out, tne Umted i;-u. _ ohnarH chin Hft« hnac harwpc LCMs aid LCUs for the Navy. Dam: States had some 3,500 merchant type bv^ of a Zt flopH vphirlpc and pnninmpnt WPTP ^hips. "We now have less than 600 ac'"r. ^r ^® aged vehicles and equipment were vessels Another 575 arp in the rp crane. The crane also moves them formoved by sea to repair depots at Okiy^^seis. Another h /h are m the renawa and other locations. In short, that However, only about 130 and places them m ship cells, which we had delivered to Southeast realistic potenThese 23 ships could carry 1,322 Asia over the years, which could not be emergency use." barges at a time—which means a payused, was returned to the States or other ® startling, he said, is the fact load of a half million tons. U.S. controlled locations. It was done in U.S. flagships carry less than six „ advanIhe interests of efficiency and economy." '"<>=• "As you ,age of the olntK ffie LASH "to Chase continued by saying that MK: » '""8 way to go to ™ tankers-sailing from Ar«ie to Antarc8oal rf 17 percent" R° P °° ti&_and in mnct of thp CPHC nf thp On containenzation Chase said in the i ® miiitwy tic-—and m most ot the seas of the rinitpd Statpc intprp^tc shorthand for the Barge Transportation world pump petroleum products into . invested more than $7 5 billion in Appraisal Program. Working with the tanks ashore. They unload by use of off^ f invested more than $7.5 billion in commanders in chief of the maior overshore buoys, or into barges ihieh enter —^ " rSIn^ato with AZK ports they cannot. And they refuel carnprcpnt nf linpr tvnp Marine and Air Force representatives, ners, destroyers, and all of the other In 1968, only 28 percent of liner type MSC is moving manv tvoes of cargo in cargo on the North Atlantic was carmoving many types oi cargo m O 1 I AM r\ ried in boxes. In 1971, the figure was barge carriers—across the oceans, up OBCk VVBOeS Due ^8 percent. In the Pacific-Far East and down rivers, and m coastal waters. ^ trade, the percentage rose from 6 to 32 carried includes ammo, foodThe Seafarers listed below are due in the same period. For all trade routes, vehicles, and household unclaimed back wages as of April 1, container cargo carried bv liners totaled learning how to best load 1973 from Texas City Tankers Corp., 10 mifiion tons in 1971 It was only 1 7 °'^"y ^yP®® P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, Tex. million tons in 1968. "The trend is obenvironment, the admiral pointed 77590. vious," he said. .... To receive the wages due write to He noted that U S flagships carry 40 Other new ships coming into the inFrank Greathouse, chief marine acpercent of the world's containerized countant of the company, at the above trade. "Our innovation and our inregeneration of the merchant maaddress or telephone 713-945-4451 for vestment—in this mode of sea transport information. are paying dividends" instance, have a productivity equal Estes, F. W 464-80-0867 Adm. Chase said the trend toward ^50 or 350 of the older ships. Graham, K 449-60-9083 specialized, highly-productive, fast, Finallyj the MSC chief concluded, Lester, C. L. 439-52-6648 king-sized ships is evident in other "we who represent the military transScherhans, C. 079-05-2501 areas. Tankers now being built range portation industry must do all that we Spurgeon, L. A 293-36-5459 from 80,000 to half-a-million deadcan to stimulate the growth and viability Stegall, H. 457-42-2912 weight tons. Also planned are huge oilof our merchant marine. It is indeed cur Williams, J 563-10-8472 bulk-ore carriers—OBOs—and equally fourth arm of defense." Page 4 SIU Aflantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatinen's Union United Industrial 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 4tii Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich. . 800 N. Second Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 842-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y... .290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL... .9383 Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio. 1420 W. 25th St. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3d St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. 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Broad St. Wilmington, CaUf. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseya BIdg., Room 810 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 n Seafarers Log �SlU's 10"Year Fight Lakes Jobless-Pay Bill Passes Ohio House 82-13 Irt h { The lower house of the Ohio Legisla­ ture voted 82-13 early this month to make Great Lakes seamen employed by Ohio-based shipping companies eligible for the same unemployment compensa­ tion coverage already available to other Ohio workers. The bill must now go to the Ohio Senate for its vote and then to Governor Gilligan for signing. Ohio is the only state bordering the Great Lakes that still discriminates against seamen in the payment of unemployment benefits. The SIU, facing opposition from op­ ponents of extending coverage to sea­ men, has fought for passage of the cur­ rent bill and previous bills introduced over the last ten years. Example of two Great Lakes seamen living in the same area in Toledo but employed by two different shipping companies, one based in Minnesota, the other based in Cleveland. "The Toledoan working for the ship­ ping company based in Minnesota can draw unemployment benefits from the State of Minnesota anytime he is laid off, but his neighbor cannot collect be­ cause his employer is based in Ohio," emphasized Rep. Jones. State Senator Howard Cook (R-Toledo) has introduced a bill in the Ohio Senate which contains the same provi­ sions contained in the House bill spon­ sored by Rep. Jones. Under the current Ohio law, seamen can only qualify for benefits during the 40-week shipping season that begins the last week of March. No credit for eli­ gibility is given for the 12-week "off­ season" period and any benefits paid by the end of the 40-week season are sus­ pended until the following season be­ gins. Ice Breaker Offers Year-Round Passage State Representative Casey Jones (D-Toledo), sponsor of the new bill, says that his legislation recognizes that Great Lakes shipping is becoming a "year-round business" and that Ohio should no longer deny year-round un­ employment benefits to seamen. About 3,200 maritime workers, in­ cluding Seafarers, are employed on 80 ships operated by companies based in Ohio. As an example of the manner in which the present law discriminates against seamen, Rep. Jones cited the A $82,000 contract to develop a mechanical ice breaker device to clear rivers, lakes and bays has been won by Arctec Inc. of Columbia, Md., a cold regions research and engineer design firm. Coast Guard headquarters an­ nounced. The Coast Guard thinks the ice breaker could keep the Great Lakes and northern rivers open to navigation the year-round. The self-powered device is shaped like a barge with three ice cutters in front that carve slots in the floe that are cracked by the hull and forced down and under the channel edge. Tests of the ice breaker in 4-6 inch ice is under way on Pennsylvania lakes. If a success, the Coast Guard will build a prototype craft for demonstration. Last Coal Burner Tug Anchors At Museum 'The last remaining coal-buming, steam-powered tug on the Pacific Coast, the 135-foot Hercules will be preserved at the San Francisco Maritime Museum State Historic Park. The museum pier on Hyde and Polk Streets features a collection of old ships recalling the city's maritime past. The Hercules, last of a type of tug that was once common on the West Coast, was built in Camden, N.J., in 1907 by John H. Dialogue & Sons. The tug sailed to the Pacific soon after being launched to tow big sailing ships in and out of San Francisco Bay. With her sister tug, the Goliath, she also towed log rafts from the Pacific North­ west to Los Angeles and San Diego. At first a coal burner, the Hercules was converted to oil by the Western Pacific Railroad which operated the tug for many years. In 1962 she was bought by John Seaborn of San Francisco. The tug has a 26-foot beam and draws 14 feet. She carried a crew of 15 as a coal burner. The one-stack Hercules with her sister tug Goliath (background) on the Dela­ ware River at the turn of the century prepares to steam out for California. April 1973 By B. Rocker House Hearings on MarAd Activities Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.), Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, recently held hearings on the activities of the Maritime Administration. Chairman Sullivan had indicated earlier this year that she would study the problems of the maritime industry in an attempt to improve the general health of the U. S. merchant marine. Robert Blackwell, Assistant Secretary for Maritime Affairs, testifying for MarAd, stated that more than $1.7 billion in federally assisted contracts have been awarded since the 1970 Act was passed. He also described MarAd's efforts in cargo promotion in order to attract more American shippers to the use of American-flag ships. Through their research and development program, MarAd hopes to develop new technology to make U. S. ships more competitive, Blackwell said. Maritime Authorization SIU representatives testified before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in favor of the 1974 budget authorization for the Maritime Administration, H.R. 5449. Under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the goal is to build 300 new ships in the next ten years. With funds authorized in H.R. 5449, new ships can be built to replace and supplement those in our shrinking U. S. fleet. When a bill is introduced to authorize a program, it is referred to the appropriate committee, where the members may amend it on the basis of their expertise or testimony from interested parties. If it is passed by both houses and signed by the President, an appropriation bill is necessary to provide funds to carry out the authorization. As many as 17 contracts are expected to be signed by MarAd in fiscal year 1974, among them, six LNGs and five or more large tankers. These contracts will generate new jobs for workers in shipyards as well as jobs for seamen to man the ships and dockworkers to load and unload them. If the agreement with the Soviet Union is continued, additional operating differential subsidy funds will be needed to cover grain shipment. We also need large-scale oil tankers to transport oil from our foreign suppliers, mainly in the Middle East. As our demands grow, it is vital to U. S. security, economy and defense to have the shipping capability to carry our oil imports. It puts us in double jeopardy to rely on a foreign supply and foreign carriers. Trans>Alaska Pipeline Right-of-Way Hearings have been held in the Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Com­ mittee, chaired by Senator Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) on rights-of-way across public land. The hearings were prompted by a Circuit Court of Appeals decision that the Interior Secretary lacked authority to grant a ri^t-of-way wider than 25 feet on either side of the proposed Trans-Alaska pipeline. The purpose of the hearings is to grant a right-of-way for the 48-inch pipeline, but would also apply in the future to gas, water, electrical and communication lines across Federal lands. The SIU strongly supports building of the Alaska pipeline with greatest possible speed. The merits of routing the pipeline through Alaska will be considered in other bills at a later date. If the right-of-way is not permitted, another bill will have to be passed to eliminate fixed limit right-of-way widths. The pipeline project has been held up by environmentalists on the grounds that it will destroy wildlife. Meanwhile, demands for energy continue to increase. If oil from Alaska's North Slope can be made available, it will help meet the demands and will decrease U. S. dependency on the supply from the Middle East. 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. Pages �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 Cook and Baker and CWef Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; C. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime 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 seatime 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. Upgrading-Deck Able-Seaman—12 montihs—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 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 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 an Ordinary Seaman. Towboat Operator 1. Qnartermaster 1. Hold endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. 2. Engine FOWT—(wbo has 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 as wiper or be a graduate of HLS and have 3 months seatime as wiper. FOWT—(wbo holds an engine rating; such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(wbo holds 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 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 or successfully pass examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrigera­ tion, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mech. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in any one or combination of the following ratings; FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Madiinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mech. LIfehoatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Steward 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. 3. 4. Tankennan 1. Must pass physical examination. 2. Must have a letter from the company or company letterhead stating your capability and performance while employed. * Do not mall your discharges to Ae Upgrading Center—bring ttem wlA yon. * Be sure physical Is mclnded If required. * Rooms and meals will be provided by Harry Lundeberg School. Each npgrader Is responsible for his own transportation to and from Pmey Point No reimbursement will be made for this transportation. Return completed application to Ae attention of: Mr. Robert Kahnus Director of Vocational Education Harry Lundeberg School PIney Pt, Md. 20674 I Home Address I Mailing Address1 Phone I Ratings Now Held Page 6 , .Seniority. - '^ '".l... ' - • / ^ V./ I I 1 am interested i rkipr^ir. I WP-CK rnAB12months • Electrician I • AB Unlimited I • Quartermaster I • Lifeboatman I { - 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 have been as Third Cook or 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 seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory com­ pletion 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 completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 4. CHIEF STEWARD TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: A. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook or; (Those currently employed as operators or pilots.) Must have at least one year service as operator of towing vessel within the 36 months preceding date of application. A letter from the company verifying the above plus indicating: The name of the vessel, it's ofi&cial number, length and gross tonnage as well as the routes operated and geographical area. Pass eye examination and have normal color vision. Have merchant marine documents or have available an original birth certifi­ cate and a social security card. O QMED . • Jr. Eng. Pumpman • Dk. Mech. • Pumpi Machinist • Reefer O Machi OBoaermaker STEWARD TOWBOAT I • Assistmit Cook. I{ • Cook & Baker ; / o Cook&Baker;. . r-i < , 1 , > \ | ' ' I J D River—Operator . /i' • Inland Waterway—Operator ^ , , Q Ocean—Operator (Not more than 200 jniles) j Ocean—Operator I • Radar Observer i 1 Dates available to start class.: 1 I HLS Graduate: YesQ No Q Lifeboat endorsement Yes • No Q | Record of Seatime (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above | orattachletterof service, whichever is applicable.) | •: • I I , . RATING HELD f r I L—^ . ^ DATE OF SHIPMENT •*••• * Ill I I DATE OF i DISCHARGE | ^ ' I "..'If. »»»».». |...: .1, .».i '.^1 111 - Seafarers Log �What They're Saying especially Seafarers. In those early days, the seaman was little more than a slave. His life aboard ship was in­ tolerable, and his standing in the com­ munity ashore was little better. But, the Seafarers never gave up. They organized and they united. And the school here at Piney Point is a prime example of the gains we have made in the SIU. Here, a seaman can go right to the top no matter what department he is in. And, he can send his children to college and have a good home and be a part of the conununity. We've come a long way, and unity and education have been the keys to our success and will be the keys to our future. I'v James Thomas Since the early days of our settlers, labor has had a rough time to go— Representatives of the towing and barge line companies attending the two-day conference at Piney Point had a first-hand opportunity to inspect the various training programs which have been developed by the school. UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE LIFEBOAT ABLE-SEAMAN QUARTERMASTER FWT OILER REEFER ELECTRICIAN JR. ENGINEER PUMPMAN DECK ENGINEER MACHINIST BOILERMAKER TANKERMAN DECK MECH. QMED ASSISTANT COOK COOK & BAKER CHIEF COOK STEWARD May 3 X May 17 X X X May 31 X June 14 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X June 28 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X TOWBOAT RIVER OPERATOR INLAND WATERWAY OPERATOR OCEANS (Not more than 200 miles) OPERATOR OCEANS OPERATOR RADAR OBSERVER X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X High School Program Available to Seafarers Ten Seafarers have already success­ fully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center, and have achieved high school diplomas. Three more Seafarers are presently preparing for their examinations. 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 6-8 weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teach­ ers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in tak­ ing advantage of this opportunity to continue their education can apply in two ways; • Go to the SIU union office in any port where you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar and Liter— ature; 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. During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials, laundry, and $8.00 per day. Sea­ farers will provide their own transporta­ tion 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 must be paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans, must be paid in full. Three more Seafarers are presently studying for their high schooi diplomas at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point after achieving upgrading endorse­ ments at the school's Upgrading Center. Seen here in the study hall with teachers Claudia Gondolf and Stephanie Bush are, from left, Trawn Gooch, who sails as AB out of Baltimore; Caldwell Sabb, QMED from New York; and Lee Burke, QMED from New Orleans. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information j on the Lundeberg High School Program. -Book No.. Name. AddressLast grade completed. "You're never too old to learn," repeats Brother Allen Batchelor, left, who this month achieved his QMED—^Any Rating endorsement after passing the machinist and electrician examinations with the help of Lundeberg School mathematics teacher Terry Carter. At right is Seafarer Luciano Alfeo, who passed his boilermaker's exam and is continuing his studies for a QMED rating. April 1973 (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended _ Complete this form, and mail to: Miss Margaret Stevenson Director of Academic Education Harry Limdeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I I I I Page 7 �Seafarer-Cartoonist Captures Lighter Moments of Life at Sea In the course of his sailing career, each Seafarer develops his own per­ sonal way of remembering the voy­ ages he's enjoyed most—some use a camera, others collect countless sou­ venirs, still others simply recall pleasant memories—but all Seafarer James Mates needs is a sketch pad and bottle of India ink. Brother Mates, who sails as ableseaman out of the port of Seattle, is an accomplished cartoonist whose talents transform the every day hap­ penings aboard his ships into unique cartoons that cheer his shipmates and provide light-hearted impres­ sions of their voyages. Explaining how he first began cartooning. Brother Mates recalled: "Sometime around the age of six, I began writing on the wall paper at home. Although my parents were un­ derstanding and eager to encourage my creativity, they often applauded my work with only one hand—to keep the other hand free to use on my backside." While at sea, especially on the 'Pass the ketchup, please.' "Boy! That was sure good chow tonight . . . Those pork chops, potatoes and that banana cream pie." "You got the proper reading light now, Bruno?" Page 8 longer voyages. Brother Mates pro­ vides his shipmates with a daily caftoon posted in the crew's mess which depicts an experience their ship or a crewmember had the day before. "I look over each sailing day for an idea, then put something down on paper overnight. It's not always something comical, but it is always something that we all shared in common." The inspiration for a cartoon may strike Brother Mates at any moment. Anything may serve as a subject, but people and the funny things they say or do are usually the theme of his cartoons. "Cartoons are a way of forever capturing a moment of time that can be relived and enjoyed again," emphasizes Mates. Before joining the SIU, Brother Mates worked as an aircraft design illustrator for a company in Seattle. "I left to go to sea because the aircraft industry began to slow down out here, but because I also did not want to work surrounded by four walls each day. "Besides—the sea, sailors, and the things that happen at sea make bet­ ter subjects for my cartoons." "Y a, Smiddly.. .You better figure your next trip on some voyage scrap run." Seafarer and artist Jim Mates gets set to draw some of his funny car- "With your white sails hanging there like that toons for the LOG. takes me back to my days before the mast." 'So I says to her . . . You'll never find a man of my caliber doing a job like wash­ ing the dishes." "The only trouble is by the time the voy­ age is over with ... I'll be out of style." Seafarers Log i �DISPATCHIRS REPOUT Atkmtle. Gulf & InMid Watei% District MARCH 1-31, 1973 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle Totals DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 77 16 38 16 25 9 49 79 100 26 69 25 540 4 21 3 13 2 33 6 4 13 27 16 29 29 200 7 59 7 37 6 14 7 23 50 102 6 60 15 393 3 5 1 6 1 19 1 7 6 34 10 14 15 122 Port REGISTERED ON BEACH 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 AH Groups Class A Class B 10 197 28 73 34 41 13 83 133 87 45 130 34 908 2 33 11 26 8 28 11 7 34 62 35 47 33 337 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York .,. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston .... Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle Totals 4 71 11 29 8 11 3 26 63 73 10 57 21 387 3 47 4 10 5 25 4 6 32 38 9 43 20 246 2 41 7 20 6 10 0 9 41 73 6 61 14 290 1 36 1 7 2 13 0 12 23 39 6 30 15 185 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 15 4 100 14 57 19 16 8 55 113 85 17 89 17 594 3 67 10 57 13 23 2 13 56 67 31 74 23 439 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia .. Baltimore . • • • Norfolk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Houston Wilmington ... San Francisco . Seattle Totals 0 73 6 15 14 17 5 20 26 44 6 38 23 287 2 82 9 13 3 15 2 2 17 15 14 15 5 194 0 50 2 20 3 8 2 12 19 44 3 27 7 197 N 0 66 6 8 0 7 4 12 1 17 5 4 6 136 StU 0 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 23 0 141 15 19 27 21 7 38 6 75 15 81 27 472 2 115 10 15 6 15 2 5 10 74 21 41 6 322 Arrivals Shaveta Collins, bora May b, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ mond C. Collins, Compton, Calif. Allan Jay Estrada, bora Jan. 9, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Estrada, New Orleans, La. Jurina Goldys, born Sept. 22, 1972, to Seafarer , and Mrs. Carl M. Goldys, Baltimore, Md. Albert Bartholf, Jr., Ill, bora Dec. 31,1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert V. Bartholf, Jr., Brookhaven, Pa. Johanna Tellez, bora Oct. 22, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Tellez, Ponce, P. R. Ellen MacLeod, bora Dec. 1, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Chester D. MacLeod, Alpena, Mich. Kevin Thompson, bora Jan. 2, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. George P. Thompson, Virginia Beach, Va. Anthony Keelen, bora Jan. 23, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. An­ thony E. Keelen, New Orleans, La. James Kfistensen, bora Nov. 17, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Neil R. Kristensen, Portland, Ore. Naheal SaH, bora Jan. 21,1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mohameid A. Saif, Lackawanna, N. Y. Kevin Lupton, bora Jan. 21', 1973, to Seafarer'and Mrs. Chris­ topher S. Lupton, Jr., New Bern, N. C. Raymond Knotts, bora Nov. 28, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Barney C. Knotts, Jr., Mobile, Ala. Nathan Smith, bora June 1, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry G. Smith, Rising Sun, Md. Marilyn Denise Worley, bora May 18,1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mike Worley, Maraga, Calif. Jill Forgrave, bora Feb. 12, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. John E. Forgrave, Goetzville, Mich. Samantha Rayhurn, bora Oct. S, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Chester Raybura, South Portsmouth, Ky. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific 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-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 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 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 Appeak 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. April 1973 CONTRACTS^ Copies of all SIU Gontracts 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 jihembership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The 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 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 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 OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies 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 attempt­ ing 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 ^ould imme­ diately 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, 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 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 constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, be should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head; quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. pQc^e ^ Pagf I! �I AT SEA Never Too Olid Icy Learn! 62-Year Old Seafarer Achieves Education Goal SS Tampa The SlU-contracted Tampa (Sea-Land) recently became the largest containership ever to dock in the Port of Miami. She can carry 332 containers including car-carrying containers; 35-foot standard containers, as well as insulated/ventilated, refrigerated, open-top, flatbed, and liquid bulk and dry bulk containers. SS Nev/ Orleans For the second consecutive year, the New Orleans (Sea-Land) has received a certificate of approval from the U. S. Public Health Service for her shipshape sanitary conditions. Chief Steward D. Sacher and other members of the steward department have spearheaded the drive that gave the ship a 100 percent rating when inspected. Sea-Land commended Sacher and his depart­ ment "for the fine manner in which you have maintained your ship. It's a pleas­ ure having men of your caliber in our employ who take pride in doing a good job. Thank you for your continued interest in running a clean, efficient ship." SS Robert E. Lee Brother Robert DeFranza, 65, was buried at sea on Mar. 6 from the Robert E. Lee (Waterman). Seafarer DeFranza, who was a native of Austria, died on Jan. 31 in Aryan Hospital, Bandar Mahshahr, Iran as a result of injuries he had sustained in a fall on board the Stonewall Jackson. Brother DeFranza, who was a resident of New Orleans, La. at the time of his death, leaves behind his wife. May. Crewmembers of the Robert E. Lee collected money for flowers for the funeral and Captain J. R. Anderson read the services. SS Columbia The ashes of Brother Daniel Piccerelli were buried at sea from the Columbia (United States Steel) on Mar. 2. The ceremony was held four miles west of El Salvador and all crewmembers were in attendance. Brother Piccerelli was 59 years old when he died on Feb. 12. Do You Know Money? World-traveling Seafarers must be well acquainted with their own currency as well as foreign monies so as not to be "taken" by unscrupulous vendors in ports of other countries. Test your knowledge with the following questions and see how well schooled you are in world currencies. Here are some guidelines by which to score your test. 8 to 10 correct—^banker 5 to 7 correct—broker below 5 correct—broke 1. The basic monetary unit in America is the dollar. What is the basic unit in Pakistan? 2. When exchanged into American currency, which is more valuable, the Libyan, Maltese or the English pound? 3. If a Persian rug salesman charged you 375 tumans for a hand-made rug in Iran, how many U. S. dollars would you be paying? 4. What is the basic monetary unit of Panama? 5. Another Persian salesman offers you a great deal on a used brass lamp for only 75 rials. How much is this in U. S. currency? 6. What is the monetary unit of Thailand? 7. At an International Money Exchange in Taiwan how many Taiwanese dollars would you be given for an American dollar? 8. You offer a sidewalk salesman in Jakarta, Indonesia $5 for a handcarved wooden ship, but he wants to be paid in Indonesian rupiahs! How many rupiahs do you owe him? 9. What is the monetary unit of South Africa? 10. Which country's money commands the highest rate of exchange at International Money Exchanges?. Allen Batchelor is a 62-year old professional Seafarer with a second grade education who this month achieved his QMED—"Any Rating endorsement" at the Lundeberg School's Upgrading Center—and his is a story that should provide encour­ agement to all Seafarers who have the desire to upgrade but who have felt handicapped by a lack of education. Seafarer Batchelor came to the Up­ grading Center in Piney Point last year as a FOWT and pumpman, and man­ aged through hard work and study to pass his examinations for reefer engi­ neer, deck engineer and junior en­ gineer. "I did all right on these tests," he said, "but when it came to machinist and electrician, I fell flat on my face. I just didn't have the background in mathematics." Carter, and other teachers on the aca­ demic staff hold regular classes and provide individual help to upgraders based on their specific needs and problems. Seafarer Batchelor hit it on the nose, and had some sound advice for other SIU and IBU members, when he said: "Most guys try to cover up for their lack of knowledge, but it's not right. We all have a chance to leam, and right here at Piney Point is where it is all at. It's here for anyone who wants to leam." What They're Saying But, he didn't want to give up. "I wanted to learn so bad, it wasn't funny," he said," and when I found out that the school had a special teacher to help us with math, I couldn't wait to get back." Probably because of his own lack of formal education. Seafarer Batche­ lor has always had a respect for educa­ tion, and he has managed in the nearly 40 years he has been going to sea to send his three children through col­ lege. He said, simply, "I wanted to give them something I never had." Born on a poor farm in Georgia, Seafarer Batchelor had to go to work early to help support the family, but he never lost the desire to learn and achieve. He said: Hans Schlneter "It's always been my greatest desire to go to school and to advance my­ self, and now, through the programs here at the Lundeberg Upgrading Cen­ ter, I have had that chance. I went all these years and couldn't advance any higher than pumpman, and all because I never had anywhere to go to leam the math and other things I had to know. Now I have it all." The Lundeberg School's SIU-IBU Upgrading Center works closely with the school's academic faculty in pro­ viding help in reading problems, study skills and practical mathematics. Terry Looking back to my tirne as a new member of the SIU, I remember most the unity, brotherhood and militant spirit within the Union. Coming to Piney Point to upgrade, I see a new thing, the importance of education and the strong feelings our Union has about education, not only for me but for all of our members—^young and old alike. This has been a great opportunity for me, and I am proud of our Union for understanding that seamen like myself want to learn and make a better life for ourselves and our families. Cable Splicing Answers UBdBf *01 •B3UJV qjnos JO jiun ytiBjauooi aqj si puBJ aqx sqBidtuoOOZ '8 "001$ IBoba sjBiiop asauEMiBX Ot' AjajBuiixoiddv 'L '00'I $ IBnba sjqBq QZ XiajBuiixojddv *9 001$ 'S •BuiBUBd JO qun XJB)3UOUI aqi si BoqjBq aqx -p OSS t •aiqBHiBA ajoiD iCnqaqs s; punod UBXqn ®qx 'Z •ajdoi aqi si UBtsiqBcj jo qun AJBISUOOI oisBq aqx "l Page o Pay. 10 The fast disappearing art of cable splicing aboard ship is still expertly prac­ ticed by able-seaman Carl Hargroves on the deck of the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian). Seafarers Log f �Born Into River Family ASHORE IBU Retiree Rauch Recalls Ol' Miss Tokyo, Japan Sources in Tokyo say that since July many Japanese shipowners are reris AiWaran «>"nWes- Officials of the s Union charge the transfers are being made to avoid pavine the benefits won in the 91-day strike from April to July of 197^ ® Houston, Tex. The nation's third largest port in terms of cargo tonnage, Houston Tex is ScomeT T" "f® containerized cargo than she has in the past. ^ hv ® ^ container crane being erected at the .^ -Land Service, Inc., an SlU-contracted company. The crane first ^^ serviced the Sea-Land Economy which E^rnnJ ®°"tamer capacity. When Sea-Land initiated its Gulf Coast-North IZtlrJZ her sister ship the SeaZZ assTpoThT that the second crane would be a great crTne wSh nfi n ^1 K"' huge SL-18 ships need the 55,000-pound caplcity crane with its 113-foot boom which can reach all container cells on the vessels 2 OOO^JSiS^"^500-ton, 150-foot tall crane, was floated more than 2,000 miles via mland waterways from Port Elizabeth, N.J. to Houston, Tex. r' Washington, D.C. budd?/s"on°nnp second from left, chats with some of his old towboat lof? pf« H".?/. riverfront. The others are, from the left, Floyd Monk Hughes, Willie Judd, Sr. and Mike Jackson. At the age of 15, a time when most in rough weather on the Mississippi, kids are conjuring up mischievous nearly suffered the same fate in 1965 pranks to play on the school principal, during Hurricane Betsy while on a recently retired IBU member Joseph mercy mission to Pointe a la Hache, Rauch was working hard on tugs and La. to rescue 65 stranded persons. The towboats on the muddy Mississippi •then 58-year old Boatman was River. knocked unconscious by a heavy swell Bom in 1907 in the Navy town of and was luckily saved by a gallant Algiers, La., just opposite New shipmate who grabbed on to Ranch's Orleans on the west bank of the belt and refused to let go until he had Mississippi, Brother Rauch came from regained consciousness. a rugged family of river boatmen, in­ Joe's wife, Juanita, to whom he has cluding his father, uncles and two been married for 25 years, recalls that brothers. Joe never seemed to be home when a Even as a boy of 8, the river was hurricane hit." in his blood. Instead of knocking In 1951 Brother Rauch began sail­ around a baseball on the rocky ing for the Crescent Towing and Sal­ Louisiana sandlots, Joe would venture vage Co. and was offered a job as tug down to the Mississippi with his captain. However, he decided to debrothers. clme the lucrative offer and help "We used to grab a hold of the organize and grow with the much crossbeams on the old ferries" he said, needed Inland Boatmen's Union which "and after they pulled us halfway was then in its infancy. across the river we would let go and "The union is a great thing for the swim back." river tugmen" he said, "When I first In 1922 his father suddenly passed started sailing I was making only away and Brother Rauch sadly quit $42.50 a month, regardless of how school and went to work permanently much overtime I put in, sometimes 24 on the river in an effort to help his hours a day seven days a week. Now, family make ends meet. thanks to the benefits brought on by He began by making trips to St. the IBU, a deckhand can make up­ Louis in the engine room of a wooden wards of $800 a month, and he gets hull tug, and before retiring a half paid for every minute of overtime he centuiy later, Joe had become well works—-and don't forget retirement, acquainted with every major port on hospitalization and many other bene­ both the Mississippi and the Gulf of fits—the job has a real future in it Mexico. today." Joe recalls that the hardest part of Many things have changed in the his job was working on oil rigs in the last 50 years but Brother Rauch's love Gulf. for tugs and the river has remained the "Lots of times rough seas made it same. Each day since his retirement very difficult to get those rigs in tow" he walks the two blocks from his home he said, "you always had to be worried in New Orleans to the banks of the about falling overboard." Mississippi and happily recalls the Boatman Rauch, whose two broth­ accumulated memories of a half ers both drowned in separate accidents century. April 1973 tut^of an SlU-contracted vessel stands in the Smithsonian Insti­ tute m Washington, D.C. for thousands of people to see each year The vessel (Sea-Land) which was chosen foTthfeSk because she is a good example of a type of ship whose method of moving cargo has b^ome very popular in the 17 years since containerization began. ® ^ renlicT^lIlS^ ' permanent maritime exhibit, the model is a containers—of the actual 497 foot-long Newark The Newark, which was built in 1945 by Kaiser Co., Inc Richmond Calif' ve?ton° ^ ®ontai°^hip in 1968 at Todd Shipyards Corp. in GalnSfc H can cariy 360 containers including 63 temperature controlled wa«5 ^ ^'522 and she can travel at 16 knots. The Newark was formerly known as the General Freeman. New York, N.Y. 1070"°^^ the last of the windjammers (see LOG, Mar whS. ^ fte Sonfli Slrea Seaport Museum meS?um S w- "J exhibits. sAufc f T® u'' Pf'^ember who sailed aboard the Mo^ "•= Oreadnoughl and the KM, or on SseS " ^''''^'^•"Sged nitrate or grain cUppers. Anyone who served on F"""" S'-, New York. N. Y. _ ^ Detroit, Mich. ^e SlU-affihated IBU^anned U.S. Mailboat J. W. Westcott II (See March LOG story on Page 23: Detroit's Floating Post Office Faces Beaching") which Rfve? dehvenes to Seafarers sailing Great Lakes ships on the Detroit season. 7 to continue service through the 1973 shipping Myrl C. Stiegemeier, director of logistics for the Chicago region of the U S wav Service, said the Wescott's contract would be in effect to Dec. 1 Other T o*" of financing the Westcott are being sought lanof I ? mailboat has coffee, laundry, emergency ambui and passenger services. On the coffee run, the mailboat Lm has th r I ? g^md of coffee used on each shy that plys the Detroit River. If a seaman gets drafted, he gets a free riS are°takel trbT^-Tr?^' ^ ^ orders S John WLH w ships pass Detroit. The mailboat was named for HWFV ^ Ward Westcott who sailed on the Great Lakes 90 years ago He dehvered mail at 25 cents a letter by rowboat to passing towed carpo Harare ' �HIP Ci There are some questions surrounding this stately figurehead of a man. Is it a representation of Commodore Perry off the 1854 packet of the same name? it is not known, but the figurehead is still a good example of the art of the period and is on exhibit at the Mariners Museum in Newport News, Va. Throughout history, many reasons. Sometin escape an oppressor at adventure—to discover' blood thirsty motives all Often, men sailed off to j| The movement of car.' main reason motivating Whatever the reason ' men just as Seafarers to living. But in doing theii other skills that they p( Among them are ship ca sailor's art of knot and two are now all but lost. In future issues, the L of these sailor's arts, be ship carvings. | The art of ship carviniik! itself. Sailors of ancient < If to a favorite god or gc| image on their ship to ii journey. As time went bow, the stern, near tj parts of the vessel, we j purposes than to appej i with the crew itself di times—as in the case r the commercial sphe/ missioned to do the wc American shipcarvi' construction of the tf the Mouth of the Kei cording to M. V. Ere carvers of North Ameri' The early American much under the influei their advertisements at t ''Henry Groocl^ now living in Alint of carved work foriS stone, carver from' done as Cheap as in. Though she never graced the bow of a ship, this delightful carving of a mermaid still pleases the eye of many a Seafarer. She extends from the end of the bar at the Port o' Call lounge in SlU headquarters. "age 12 In the early 18 th ce heads used were lions w style and contour of th But Brewington tells | the 1760's animals of! passed out of style as fig figures symbolizing the pear in some numbers.' After the American this country broke awa;;,j ushered in what was cei American marine decoi Influenced by the Frt a freer, airier appearan like. The carvings inclu«i as George Washington; such as Alexander the C of the shipowners, as Wi an open, lifelike appear With the need for corresponding reductio and many ship carvings lined. Shipbuilding decreas pression of 1857 and d was little ship carving d The virtual end of sh decline of wooden ships ing, flowery carvings otl l window-like designs on intricate and often n pointed the way at the s Though the day of ; still have some of this i: maritime institutions ar page are some of the r« once flourishing art; a; men of the sea. �» IRVING r ART has sailed ships for out of necessity — to )me; at other times for ijr.pWv lands. He's had his tfljo, as with the pirates. "Tight a war. '^o, however, has been the -men to go to sea. jdiough, the ancient seaiy, went to sea to earn a Ijobs, they also developed fected to a form of art. igs, scrimshaw and the 3e tying. Sadly, the first will provide examples ling this month with is almost as old as sailing ays would dedicate a ship jJdess and then carve its :ure a safe and profitable , ship carvings on the gway, and on other e more for decorative gods. The craft began the carving and some^ureheads—moved into /en artisans were com- This figurehead from an 1840 barque represents a lady more mature than seamen usually preferred to see. But she was a majestic and colorful carving—6 foot, 6 inches tall; a white skirt with silver edge; blue bodice with gold edge; gold necklace, bracelets and hair orna­ ments; black hair, and blue eyes. Photos Courtesy Seaman's Bank of N.Y. iLeonidas in 1607 "with the W 2|-egan ft 1)1 ' on pinnace Virginia at /c River" in Maine, acgton in his book "ShipA: liihipcarvers were still very ce of England. Some of le time read: , 1. I ^drver from London, polis makes any sort ^s'\«PhaipWitherBristol, Ship Carving England". !itury most of the figurehose shape changed as the ; vessels changed, us that "by the middle of any kind seem to have orehead motifs and human i'essel's name began to ap- Levolution, shipcarvers in |/ from English style "and Ifltainly the grand period of ations", says Brewington. nch, the carvings took on ce and became more life^d figures of the day, such ancient historical figures, rteat; daughters and wives ill as animal scenes giving mee. Iwifter ships there was a \} in excess weight carried Vere eliminated orstreamwith the economic dering the Civil War there me. ip carvings came with the . No more were the curvailboards, or the cutout, ;the stem, nor the colorful, lajestic figureheads that ip's bow. hip carvings is gone, we in museums and other und the country. On this ^maining examples of that art that originated with The sexy mermaid at right is a pleasant sight for Seafarers to see when they visit the Anchor Room at the SlU's Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Her more conservative neighbor on the left may not be as popular but he still draws a good deal of attention, as do the other ship's carvings at the school. Bartholomew Gosnold .... . . Page 13 �My wife joins me in thanking each and everyone of the crewmcanbers who w^ on board the S.J. Oversea^ Ahska me when my mother passed away. Also a sincere thanks for the amount of money collected fof flower arrangement for ^ her funeral. L. voaThii|rm : M^r,'S.T,;Overi^ J*, ' f An Ounce of Prevention Within the next five years, it is likely that Seafarers sailing in the South Pacific will have as neighbors huge new U.S. ocean mining projects located himdreds of miles from land. These deep seabed mining projects, in water more than 200 meters deep, will in­ volve expensive new technology and huge investments in ships, mining equipment and shore-side ore refineries. And, right now, the United States has the lead in this booming new ocean industry. During the past several months, the House Merchant Marine Committee has been holding hearings on U.S. ocean min­ ing projects. These hearings have high­ lighted the immense potential for U.S. companies in deep seabed mining. Some facts uncovered: Each U.S. ocean mining project will involve more than five vessels, including three ore vessels, a min­ ing vessel and a crew workboat. More than 700 men will be involved in each project. At least three such projects are now being planned. A deep seabed mining project involves a huge investment in ships and trained workers. But it may well be worth the investment and could spell thousands of jobs for American workers and a new source of mineral imports. However, as in the days of the old West, U.S. deep seabed miners face the danger of claim jumpers—not their fellow miners greedy for a bit of gold, but foreign nation claim jumpers. Because U.S. ocean miners operate far from U.S. waters, and because there is no international law governing ocean mining, U.S. ocean miners must face this problem. To counter the danger, miners have ap­ pealed to the Congress for. guarantees against foreign interference or seizure of their equipment. A bill has been introduced that would accomplish this purpose and hearings now are underway in Congress. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, speaking on behalf of the SIU and other maritime unions, presented its views on this bill recently. The department sup­ ports the idea that U.S. ocean miners must have protection from foreign interference or expropriation. The MTD also expressed concern that many of the U.S. projects could involve nmaway-flag mining vessels and foreign workers. Right now, nothing prevents U.S. ocean miners from building mining vessels abroad and hiring low-paid foreign labor to man them. The SIU and other maritime unions feel the best way to prevent this problem before it occurs is to put ocean mining projects under the protection of the Jones Act. This would prevent the use of foreign-flag ves­ sels at these projects. And U.S. workers thus would be assured of thousands of new jobs in ocean mining, shipping, shipbuild­ ing and related maritime fields. According to the Maritime Trades De­ partment, "only if the ocean mining proj­ ects are manned by Americans, and use U.S. ships and equipment, can the eco­ nomic benefits of these projects be pre­ served for U.S. workers and industry." Like all American workers. Seafarers must be constantly on guard against ero­ sion of their jobs in favor of foreign work­ ers. In this case, we have the opportunity to preserve jobs and create new ones. As the old saying goes, an ounce of pre­ vention can save a lot of jobs. Postal Rates i'T; The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a rate increase for trade union publications (and other periodicals issued by non­ profit organizatimis) of 750 percent. Even though spread over 10 years, this increase would bring about the disappear­ ance of substantial numbers of labor pub­ lications and would force virtually all that use the mails to curtail their publication schedules. We believe the contemplated increase Page 14 would have disastrous effects. Labor unions are, after all, non-profit organiza­ tions and shouldn't be asked to pay such an increase even if they could. The International Labor Press Associa­ tion has expressed complete acceptance of a postal rate increase which is equal to the increase in mail rates overall. We support that view and believe that it is necessary that Congress instruct the Postal Service of its responsibilities. In regs^d to our PHS Hospital, be sure all of the, . _ the myself awuv about keying the utc tidewfiter area will wm agree with wiui uiyMiUJlue XAvaytMU Uj^u. *v« ««» Ulsy gfcl MX- .patbnts out it won't be long before the out patients wiU be out cm their ears. Just as weU, it's a shame to do our dty a tri^ Mke th My heavens, the other ho^itala don't have enough fcMT the fdvUians. alone; Now if the PHS hospital were to be ck>$ed down and all our folks were taken ack and put in the other hospitals, don't you think they would be feally jpacked. That wouni be «u- other song and dance. If the marine hpspifal Wasn't closed down we would have enough room for all the civiliaas, .^; There's nc«t enough hospitals as it is in Norfolk, Va. The nearer PHS Efospital is in Maryland, Why should we have to travel for medical services that we have right hem ^ own city. What in the world has happened? / ^ \'£ Everything and everybody has changed wifls Why build on the other hospitals when the money put to use for our marme hospital? What a shame to mayl turn our hwphai inio a motel: we need a motel like-a holfr in the head. That is one beautiful builc^. Why take it away from all government men and their vrivcs? As for myself, I can t go there but my husband can. We the people have got to fight for our rights. That hospitaT should stay open. By golly, they say it needs idumbing, so let's fix it; We can start a save the PHS Hospital fund. T wish someone wpuid^ait this fotld so we can get on the ball before it's too late. Mr, Wbitehurst Is trying his b^t as^^ w as offiers. We have to help them. So what do you say folk,s. Let's get to­ gether and do^^^i^^ |iist think Of all die pet^e thatwilt be^tof a;|bb, T^ of. Well that's it. I.s^ke ray |aece. Now let's hear yours. Tliank you, I remain, Mrs. Cafhuiiielt. Ang^ Norfolk, Va. 'm : Volam#. of • 4^'''iSM»»fsrerS: ane- i.nWp'ijr' ' • I ' Pj Pfank DrozaK, Vfce-Ptesident Gulf, LakTO and Inland Wa»«rs 0»*tric{. ATL-CIO 675 foi ' Av*nu«f, Tal.v; :4SS•8^ic^0<^ •SfNSdfidvpostage paid at BrooktsfO. N.Y, » Seafarers Log �i ^ f ~ , The newly contracted Russian grain route is quickly being assimilated into the usual pattern of the many other important SIU runs—evidenced by the return from Russia of another SIUmanned tanker, the Transsuperior, which recently docked at the Chelsea section of the Port of Boston. Many more SlU-contracted vessels are either enroute to the USSR or on their way home. On the first leg of her 62-day voyage which began in the Port of Corpus Christi, Tex., the Transsuperior car­ ried 20,000 tons of grain to the Black Sea Port of Novorossiysk, Russia. On her return trip, the jumbolized T-2 tanker transported 22,000 tons of vital fuel oil for the frigid Port of Bos­ ton. The delivery will greatly ease that city's fuel shortage, caused by several severe cold waves this past winter. The people of Novorossiysk, a re­ built city of 100,000 which was burnt to the ground in World War II by the Nazis, received our Seafarers very kindly. The SIU crew was taken on two guided tours of the Russian indus­ trial center, which is also a popular resort area during the summer months. There was also nightly entertainment provided at the port's Seamen's Club, with curfew set at 12 midnight. During their nine day stopover the Seafarers purchased many souvenirs for family and friends—the most pop­ ular items being the world famous Rus­ sian fur hats. Price? 16 Rubles, or $19. Next stop for the Transsuperior is the Port of Houston, where she will take on another full load of grain and head back to Russia. HLSS grad Arthur Hummel (right) retraces the route of his first voyage as a Seafarer, which took him half-way around the world, with steward department member Domingo Herrera. The 16-year old youth is determined to work his way up through the engine department to Chief Engineer with the aid of SIU training programs. Able-seaman Louis Perez skillfully guides line from ship's winch while tying up the Transsuperior at her Boston berth. Brother Perez is looking forward to another trip to Russia. Chief cook Wesley Ray Herrin whips up a tasty meal for his shipmates prior to the Transsuper/or's payoff. The 48-year old Texan was impressed with the Russian friendly attitude toward Americans. April 1973 Ordinary seaman David Hume, thinks Russia is "a nice place to visit, but.. .' Crewmembers of the Transsuperior are brought up-to-date on various union matters after their 62-day voyage to the USSR. Page 15 �Crewmembers of the tug Little Curtis (Steuart Transportation) hold a meet­ ing aboard the boat. From left are Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown, Dick r Van Lapdingham, engineer; Captain Roland Mason, and Allen Thomas, mate. Captain Mason is now studying for his Towboat Operator's License. Port of Piney Point Piney Point is an important part of the inland waterways system, and the towboats and barges of Steuart Transportation are constantly on the move between Comiecticut on the East Coast and Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River. Steuart s IBU-contracted towboats and barges supply heating oil for the Maryland, Virginia and B.C. area, and also supply all of the jet aircraft fuel for Patuxent Naval Air Station and Andrews Air Force Base, including the fuel used aboard Air Force One, the official Presi­ dential jet. Five of Steuart Transportation's towboat operators were among the first graduating class at the IBU Upgrading Center for their Coast Guard licenses, and six more operators are presently studying at the school for their licenses. Engineer Earl Sampson reads the latest issue of the LOG as Cook Chester Tillet pours coffee. The two towboatmen are relaxing after an IBU meeting aboard the tug Little Curtis in Piney Point. Joe Wallace, mate; and Frank Arthur, engineer, discuss union business with SlU-IBU representative Gerry Brown aboard the tug Papa Guy (Steuart Trans­ portation) in Piney Point. Page 16 Tankerman James Johnston of Barge #102 (Steuart Transportation) signs patrolman's report afffer a meeting aboard the tug Little Curtis with Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown* • Seafarers Log �Operation Charger Log II Erna Elizabeth, Taluga Win MSONavy Praise Like the Erna Elizabeth (Albatross Tanker) which last year successfully completed a first-ever experiment called Charger Log I, designed to test the ability of U. S. merchant ships to play an active role in support of Ae Navy's operational fleets, the USNS tanker Ta­ luga with her SIU crew has received top marks in the follow-up Charger Log II. The Taluga has won well earned praise from the 7th Fleet for refueling destroyers, battleships and aircraft car­ riers now off Vietnam. Before the ex­ periment began some commanders had even doubted that it would ever work. In the astern method of refueling, the tanker's 600 feet of hose is floated back along the port side of the receiving ship to connect with her forward fueling station. Once the hook-up is made at 10 to 12 knots, the ships execute two 180-degree turns to complete the smooth refueling. Projects Charger Log I and II are a breakthrough for the merchant marine as these tankers without previous ex­ perience or training with the fleet have proven that they could effectively refuel warships at sea in mock warfare condi­ tions. This new concept of using civilian crews instead of military personnel aboard Navy tankers which gives more jobs to Seafarers was, after study, adopted from the Royal British Navy which makes extensive use of civilianmanned vessels in its fleet auxiliary. The new concept is part of the total seapower theory put forth by Adm. Elmo Zumwalt, Jr., chief of naval op­ erations. He has helped build closer ties between the Navy, merchant marine, shipbuilders, shipping industry and the Maritime Administration. Zumwalt has launched long-range studies to see if it is possible to switch more Navy vessels to Merchant Marine crews in Ae future. He has urged that more thought be given to the manning of selected special purpose ships by civilian crews. The Taluga took up where the Erna Elizabeth left off in May 1972 when her Seafarers underwent rigorous testing and a two month training period. The Taluga sailed for a nine-month deploy­ ment in the Western Pacific in early October and is expected'to return to the U. S. in late June 1973. Last year the Taluga refueled more than 61 ships. Last year the Erna Elizabeth spent two months refueling U. S. 2d and 6th Fleet oilers, made fuel lifts and sup­ plied British, Dutch, German, Nor­ wegian, Brazilian, Venezuelan, Colom­ bian and Dominican Republican ships with oil. The simulated NATO Opera­ tion Springboard combat exercise in the Caribliean and Mediterranean used a new astern method of refueling pio­ neered by the U. S. Navy. At that time, every Navy rating asked what he thought of the professionalism of the merchant marine had high praise for their performance. They said the Seafarers were an efficient team throughout each of the refuelings and had earned a fine reputation as a com­ petent support unit. Under full way at sea, the SlU-manned tanker Erna Elizabeth, assigned to the Military Sealift Command fleet, works on mission with the Navy's aircraft carrier USS Fanklln D. Roosevelt. = Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 23-Mar. 22,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 ...." In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Amount MONTH rODATE YEAR TO DATE 26 310 291 11 3 8,401 2 289 5 67 1,575 1,554 72 13 31,431 4 945 97 543 63 148 23 7 234 8 143 126 16 84 MONTH TO DATE $ 180,882.50 1,575.00 4,662.00 7,568.12 822.50 251,448.00 723.95 20,527.45 2,673.30 1,647 260 509 98 21 723 99,011.28 1,781.93 18,075.50 6,193.04 408.50 4,695.39 314,426.67 7,348.84 61,956.00 24,177.89 1,455.50 15,305.51 30 494 522 59 304 4 12 2,259 1 24,000.00 26,976.44 3.793.60 3,565.00 1.335.61 1,402 5,578 8,685.10 90,000.00 89,116.02 16,867.97 10,507.00 5,284.86 322.50 1,838.39 22,590.00 350.00 34,312.30 13 43 4,744.30 16,548.89 TOTALS . 12,150 Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ... 2,024 Total Seafarers Pension Plan 927 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan 15,101 Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation .... 48,322 8,068 5,437 61,827 353,115.38 500,744.40 454,756.57 $1,308,616.35 1,183,291.16 1,933,504.40 2,857,732.22 $5,974,527.78 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 $ YEAR TO DATE 72,957.57 310.00 873.00 1,526.40 227.00 67,208.00 307.20 6,156.27 120.80 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums April 1973 Number 163.45 Page 17 �Baker George Voris (left)and Chief Cook Henry Christian combine their galley skills in preparing a meal for their shipmates. Seafarers Paul Harper, Joseph Colangelo and Steven Mosakowski take on a supply of gas cylinders for routine repairs. Able-seameh Richard Hunt and Walter Kruszewski keep a trained eye on the loading procedures as they operate the ship's deck winch. Deck department members of the Overseas Aleutian put their backs into their work as a cargo net full of 55-gallon drums of tank cleaner is hoisted aboard. Page 18 Seafarers Log �New SlU Pensioners 4 John Abraham, 59, is a native of the Philippine Islands. He joined the SIU in 1943 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. Brother Abraham is now a resident of New York City. Eddie A. Parr, 62, is a native of Louisiana. One of the first members of the union, he joined in 1939 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed as able-seaman. Brother Parr now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Fred M. Morris, 51, joined the SIU in 1955 in the Port of Baltimore. He is a life-long resident of New Orleans, La. Seafarer Morris sailed in the steward department. John Blizzard, 58, joined the union in 1948 in the Port of Norfolk. Bom in North Carolina, Brother Blizzard now makes his home in Columbia, S.C. The 25-year SIU veteran sailed in the engine department. Herman Pasha, 65, is a life-long resident of Philadelphia, Pa. He joined the SlU-affiliated Inland Boat­ man's Union in that port in 1961 and sailed as a deckhand for the Inde­ pendent Pier Co. Amie Ray Glasscock, 65, was bom in Prichard, Ala. He joined the SIU in 1949 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department. He is now a resident of Foley, Ala. Fulhert A. Hodden, 65, is a native of the British West Indies. He joined the SIU in 1947 in the Port of Mobile and sailed as able-seaman. Brother Bodden has been a resident of that port city for many years. Joseph S. Rauch, 65, was bom in Algiers, La. He joined the SH J-affiliated Inland Boatman's Union in 1956 and sailed as mate. He is a Navy veteran of World War n. Brother Rauch now makes his home in New Orleans, La. Edmund W. Buesing, 70, was bom in Westgate, Iowa and now makes his home in Minneapolis, Minn. He joined the SIU in 1938 in the Port of Chicago and sailed in the engine department. The Great Lakes Sea­ farer had been sailing for over 40 years when he retired. Sol M. Brian, 60, was born in St. Maurice, La. He joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the engine department. Brother Brian now makes his home in Chalmette, La. Charles C. Bloom, 61, was bom in Maple City, Mich. He joined the SIU in 1953 in the Great Lakes port of Frankfort and sailed in the steward department. He has been a resident of that Great Lakes port for many years. William P. Folse, 49, is a native of Louisiana. He joined the imion in 1944 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the deck department. He is now a resident of Chalmette, La. Guy P. Bulk, 65, joined the SIU in 1960 in the Port of Detroit. Bom in Attika, Iowa, he now resides in Moose Lake, Minn. The Great Lakes Seafarer sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Charles A. Krause, 58, was born in Boston, Mass. One of the original members of the union, he joined in 1938 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the steward department. He now makes his home in Brockton, Mass. Frederick J. Grant, 62, joined the SIU in 1961 in the Port of Detroit. He is a life-long resident of St, Ignace, Mich. The Great Lakes Seafarer sailed as able-seaman. Maurice P. McCoskey, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the Port of Nor­ folk. Bom in Albany, N.Y., Brother McCoskey now makes his home in Philadelphia, Pa. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Ralph H. Taylor, 67, joined the SIU in 1938 in the Port of Mobile. He is a life-long resident of that city. Brother Taylor sailed as chief stew­ ard. Andres Molina, 64, is a native of Puerto Rico. He joined the SIU in 1944 in the Port of Ponce, P.R. and sailed in the steward department. Brother Molina now makes his home in Santurce, P.R. Zenon R. Rivera, 65, is a native of Puerto Real, P.R. He joined the SIU at the union's inception in 1938 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. He now makes his home in Fajardo, P.R. SIU Arrivals ^ Maria Mercado, bom Jan. 9, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. Damian G. Mercado, Fajardo, P. R. Karl Perkins, bom Dec. 18, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. William M. Perkins, New Orleans, La. Ahimael Aragones, bom Nov. 6, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Abra­ ham Aragones, Puerta de Tierra, P. R. Jason Eagleson, bom Dec. 16, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles B. Eagleson, Houston, Tex. First Checks * f Julio Ortiz, 61, is a native of Puerto Rico. He joined the union in 1945 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He now makes his home in New York City. Clyde D. Parker, 56, is a native of Chickasaw, Ala. He joined the SIU in 1940 in the Port of Savannah and sailed as bosun. Brother Parker is now a resident of Mobile, Ala. SIU Vice President Earl Shepard (right) pre­ sents Seafarers Fred Lambert, Julio Ortiz and John Abraham with their first monthly SIU pen­ sion checks during membership meeting in the Port of New York. Page 19 April 1973 lVl i" ' ^ �1 Ships' Meetings Digest of SiU V. li I COLUMBIA (United States Steel), February 11—Chairman E. W. Nich­ olson; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Edu­ cational Director J. R. Miller; Deck Delegate James S. Roger. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MARYLAND (Seatrain), February 14—Chairman R. O. King; Secretary K. Lynch. $88.90 in ship's fund. Every­ thing running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), February 18—Chairman C. Mize; Secretary Higgins; Educational Director Crispala. $33.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways), February 24—Chairman W. H. Butts; Secretary R. Fagan; Educa­ tional Director Burden; Deck Delegate S. Coker; Engine Delegate E. Burnett; Steward Delegate B. Weir. $6.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land), February 16—Chairman R. Christenberry; Sec­ retary W. L. Kilgore; Educational Di­ rector F. D. Carruthers; Engine Dele­ gate R. Pelaso; Steward Delegate S. Petrantes. Vote of thanks to the ship's chairman. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), February 19—Chairman E. W. Nich­ olson; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Edu­ cational Director J. R. Miller. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime Overseas), February 21—Chairman Ballard Browning; Secretary T. Bal­ lard; Educational Director J. Sherpinski. $4.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), February 11—Chairman Jack Ryan; Secretary Paul P. Lopez; Educational Director W. D. Rakestraw; Deck Del­ egate Robert Bums; Engine Delegate William Jordan; Steward Delegate Biliran Sierra. $24.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Next port Pearl Harbor. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), February 4 — Chairman Edward Adams; Secretary Edward Dale; Educational Director Allen Batchelor. $27.00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. DELTA MEXICO (Delta), Febru­ ary 11—Chairman Tony Radick; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Di­ rector J. Ashley; Deck Delegate Angel Viti; &igine Delegate Douglas Domingue. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), February 21—Chairman W. LeClair; Secretary A. Aragones; Edu­ cational Director C. Welsh. $20.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. FALCON LADY (Falcon Car­ riers), February 17—Chairman E. B. Flowers; Secretary A. Arellano; Deck Delegate W. Kuchta; Engine Delegate J. Lyons; Steward Delegate R. E. Averill. $42.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Page 20 SiU Ship's Committee TRANSHAWAII (Hudson Waterways)—Making the Puerto Rico run is the ship's committee on the Transhawaii. From left are: N. Paloumvis, educa­ tional director; M. J. Kerngood, chairman; F. Lee, engine delegate; C. McLellan, deck delegate, and F. Muniz, steward delegate. SAN JUAN (Hudson Waterways), February 25—Chairman D. Mendoza; Secretary J. Davis. Everything run­ ning smoothly. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), February 25 — Chairman C. W. Truenski; Secretary Frank Costango; Educational Director J. Boyce; Deck Delegate C. P. Wilson; Engine Delegate F. E. Perkins; Steward Dele­ gate J. Topasna. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), February 4—Chairman Lancelot B. Rodrigues; Secretary F. Fraone. $14.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to deck department for keep­ ing messhall and pantry clean at night. OVERSEAS CARRIER (Maritime Overseas), February 5—Chairman L. R. Smith; Secretary J. E. Long; Edu­ cational Director N. Trahan. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), February 4—Chairman S. Brunetti; Secretary R. Taylor; Educational Di­ rector P. Pinkston. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything nmning smoothly. SEAMAR (Calmar), February 4— Chairman I. S. Moen; Secretary R. A. Clarke; Educational Director G. Kontos; Deck Delegate Wm. J. Emerson; Engine Delegate R. B. Fernandez; Steward Delegate M. Kaminski. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hud­ son Waterways), February 4—Chair­ man Albert J. Doty; Secretary O. Payne; Educational Director Harry A. Duhadaway. $96.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hud­ son Waterways), February 10—Chair­ man R. Hufford. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. A vote of thanks to the steward, deck and engine departments. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), February 10—Chairman George Burke; Secre­ tary R. Aguiar; Educational Director George W. McAllpine. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), Feb­ ruary 6—Chairman A. Hanstvadt; Secretary D. Nunn; Educational Di­ rector J. Darby. $30.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Next port Oakland, Calif. PONCE (!^a-Land), February 25 —Chairman H. Cain; Secretary W. J. Anderson; Educational Director P. C. Kamaros; Deck Delegate W. E. Reeves. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSCHAMPLAIN (Seatrain), February 25—Chairman Louis W. Cartwri^t; Secretary C. I. Fishel; Ed­ ucational Director J. D. Cantrell Jr.; Steward Delegate Gregory R. Smith. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to A. Perkins for a job well done in the steward department. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), February 12—Chairman R. Palmer; Secretary C. Johnson; Educational Director C. Powell. No disputed OT. Everything running smooAly. Vote of ^anks given to cooks for well prepared food. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Wa­ terways), February 25—Chairman F. A. Pehler; Secretary Caudill; Educa­ tional Director Waddell; Engine Dele­ gate F. L. David; Steward Delegate Joseph Smith. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta), February 4—Chairman Peter D. Shel­ drake; Secretary Charles J. Mitchell; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Deck Delegate David L. Dickin­ son; Engine Delegate Frank T. Kreamer; Steward Delegate William J. Meehan. $13.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward de­ partments. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston, Tex. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), February 12—Chairman L. Fitton; Secretary S. Rothschild. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Maritime), February 18—Chairman Charles D'Amico; Secretary W. B. Yarbrough; Educational Director Donald Gilbo. $4.40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. RAMBAM (American Bulk), Feb­ ruary 6—Chairman L. Guadamund; Secretary J. Craft; Deck Delegate Peter Christopher; Engine Delegate James Dana Revette; Steward Dele­ gate Jesse Gage Jr. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. HASTINGS (Waterman), February 4—Chairman John G. Spuron; Secre­ tary D. Hall; EducationaP Director William Bilger; Deck Delegate Rob­ ert E. Wagner. No disputed OT. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SL 181 (Sea-Land), February 11 —Chairman J. Davies; Secretary R. B. Marion; Educational Director H. Messick. $10.00 in ship's fund. Stew­ ard commended crew for coopera­ tion in keeping messhall and pantry shipshape. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man), February 12—Chairman T. J. Hilburn; Secretary John E. Adams; Educational Director Willie Jones. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), February 25—Chairman W. Worurski; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton; Steward Delegate Frank Rahas. $142.00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), February 11—Chairman Burris Maxwell; Sec­ retary Joe L. Johnson; Educational Director Dale Susbilla. Some disputed OT in^eck department. Everything running smoothly. SPITFIRE (American Bulk), Feb­ ruary 4—Chairman Walter Butterton; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director E. Gibson; Deck Delegate William E. King. $10.50 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MIAMI (Cities Service), February 18—Chairman Frank J. Schandl; Sec­ retary U. E. LaBarrere; Deck Dele­ gate Lonnie Cole; Engine Delegate Rodney Borloso; Steward Delegate Herbert Archer. Vote of thanks to the steward department. LOUISIANA (Hudson Waterways), February 4—Chairman Richard Huf­ ford. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward, deck and engine de­ partments. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), February 18—Chairman C. W. Truenski; Secretary Frank Costango; Educational Director J. Boyce; Deck Delegate C. P. Wilson; Engine Delegate F. E. Perkins; Steward Dele­ gate J. Topasna. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), February 10—Chairman H. Jones; Engine Delegate A. Benzuh; Steward Delegate Walker Wilson. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly. Seafarers Log i �Twenty-Seven Years With Union White Cap Worn Proudly Throughout SlU's Battles The familiar floppy white cap tra­ ditionally worn by Seafarers to signify their brotherhood and solidarity, is one of Brother Dewey Emory's favorite keepsakes. hit the bricks for seamen's rights with his union Brothers during the General Strike of '46, which immobilized every ship in every port of the U. S. After eight tense days of picketing Many times throughout his 27 years ..with the union, the Georgia born Sea­ farer actively participated in both SIU and SlU-supported strikes, and today remains a firm believer in labor's slogan that "an injury to one is an injury to all." Born in Savannah, Ga. in 1926, Bro­ ther Emory's family moved to Tampa, Fla. when he was only a few years old. As he grew up he witnessed the swift growth of Tampa from a small city to a large booming port of call. This had a good deal to do with his great interest for ships and the sea, which he acquired during early boyhood. i\ i !l 1 •* > He originally shipped out as a 20year-old saloon mcssman in early 1946 after serving in the Army during World War 11. Later on that year, after sailing for only a few months. Brother Emory EAGLE TRAVELER (United Maritime), February 11—Chairman Charles D'Amico; Secretary Wilson Yarbrough; Educational Director Donald Gilbo; Deck Delegate E. B. Merritt. $3.40 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the deck department for cleaning ship up. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), February 2 —Chairman Tom Martineau; Secre­ tary E. Miller; Educational Director Joim Risbeck; Steward Delegate E. L. Johnson. $154.75 in ship's fund and movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land), February 11—Chairman R. Christenberry; Sec­ retary W. L. Kilgore; Educational Director F. D. Carruthers; Deck Dele­ gate R. W. Johnson; Engine Delegate R. Pelaso; Steward Delegate S. Petrantes. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. PORTMAR (Calmar), February 25—Chairman Edward C. Ruley; Sec­ retary L. Gadson; Educational Direc­ tor Emil Nordstrom; Engine Delegate William B. Addison. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. mi;: Seafarer Dewey Emory fought hard for seamen's rights during the early days of the union. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), February 25—Chairman C. Magoulas; Secretary H. Hastings; Education­ al Director D. Orsini; Deck Delegate J. C. Sorel; Engine Delegate Jerry Farmer; Steward Delegate Charles Bedell. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. $30.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MISSOURI (Ogden Marine), Feb­ ruary 4 — Chairman Angelbs Autoniou; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educa­ tional Director Victor Brunell. $16.00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ev­ erything running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NOONDAY (Waterman), Febru­ ary 11—Chairman Joe Blanchard; Secretary Walter Lescovich; Educa­ tional Director Victor Palombo. $65.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward de­ partments. Everything running smoothly. LOUISIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), February 11—Secretary Rich­ ard Hufford. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward, deck and engine departments. SIU Ship's Committee OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine)—Back from bringing grain to Russia is the ship's committee on the Ogden Wabash. From left are: 0. Hopkins, edu­ cational director; "Tiny" Wallace, chairman; K. Hatgimisious, steward dele­ gate; W. McCay, deck delegate; J. Monerief, secretary-reporter, and W. Parks, engine delegate. for improved contracts, the strike was over and the SIU had won the first and only general strike in U. S. maritime history. One year later. Brother Emory was again walking the picket lines — this time for the underpaid financial workers of the Wall Street brokerage firms. He banded together with more than 200 fellow Seafarers in a stirring demon­ stration of inter-union support and greatly aided the downtown New York United Financial Employees in win­ ning their just cause. In April, 1953 Dewey was again ready with his picket sign for the pro­ posed strike against Cities Service—but the threatened walkout and the determi­ nation of the membership forced the tanker company to yield to the SIU's demands. Among the many other strikes he has served in so well were the Bull Line Wage Beef in 1957, in which he and his Brother members manned a 24-hour picket line outside the company's Brooklyn terminal—and in 1962 the Brother Emory, who has visited vir­ tually every country in the world on voyages with the SIU, rather modestly underplays his militant activities on the picket lines; "all the guys did it" he said, "I was just doing my part." But it was men like Brother Emory that made the SIU strong, and you can be sure that if the need arose he would break out his mothballed white cap and hit the bricks once more. The 47-year old Seafarer is now enroute to India, East Africa and Jordan aboard the Mobilian, carrying jeeps, trucks and other heavy equipment. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), Feb­ ruary 19—Chairman Frank Smith; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director S. Senteney; Deck Delegate George R. Black; Engine Delegate Robert H. Newell; Steward Delegate Harry C. Downey. $50.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department and a vote of thanks to the electrician for fixing the crew's washing machine. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), February 2 —Chairman Tom A. Martineau; Sec­ retary E. Miller; Educational Director John Risbeck; Steward Delegate E. L. Johnson. $154.75 in ship's fund and movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. HOUSTON (Sea-Land), February 4—Chairman Karl Hellman; Secre­ tary Frank Hall; Deck Delegate Wal­ lace Perry; Engine Delegate Glenn Watson; Steward Delegate Carlos Garcia. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), February 4—Chairman D. Robbins; Secretary Frank Costango; Educational Director J. Boyce; Deck Delegate C. Wilson; Engine Delegate F. E. Perkins; Steward Delegate J. Topasna. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), February 4—Chairman Leo Paradise; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Edu­ cational Director R. Ratkovich. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA BRASIL (Delta), Febru­ ary 7—Chairman Paul Turner; Deck Delegate William A. Pitman; Engine Delegate Lorie Christmas, Jr.; Stew­ ard Delegate Walter Dunn. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Received Seafarers Log in Buenos Aires, Argentina and crew really en­ joyed it. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. ARIZPA (Sea-Land), February 11 —Chairman R. Hodges; Secretary J. Prats; Steward Delegate George M. William. $16.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), Febru­ ary 18—Chairman Jose L. Gonzales; Secretary J. Kundrat; Educational Di­ rector Dimitrios Poulakis. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Ma­ rine), February 4—Chairman W. R. CoUey; Secretary E. Vieira; Educa­ tional Director S. Wilson. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward department. TRENT (Verity), February 4— Chairman James C. Mullis; Secretary L. Pepper; Educational Director Mal­ colm E. Taggart. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), February 3—Chairman H. Jones; Steward Delegate Walker Wilson. Some disputed OT in deck and stew­ ard departments. Everything running smoothly. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land), Febru­ ary 4—Chairman George King; Sec­ retary Weldon O. Wallace; Deck Dele­ gate B. Schwartz; Engine Delegate E. Steward; Steward Delegate J. Tilley. $2.00 in ship's fund. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land), February 27—Chairman John Hunt­ er; Secretary C. Walter. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MIAMI (Cities Service), February 11—Chairman Frank J. Schandl; Sec­ retary U. E. LaBarrere; Deck Delegate Lonnie Cole; Steward Delegate Her­ bert Archer. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), February 25—Chairman W. Worurski; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton. $142.00 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smoothly. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), February 25—Chairman J. Giannaotis; Secre­ tary W. Hand; Educational Director A. Tselentis. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Febru­ ary 4—Chairman G. Glennon; Secre­ tary D. Collins; Educational Director R. Bernades; Deck Delegate H. Willingham; Engine Delegate A. Loo; Steward Delegate J. Brown. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Karachi. Robin Line Beef against that company's violation of its contract with the SIU. As it might seem, all his memories of his 27 years with the SIU do not center on strikes and picket lines. He fondly recalls the Waterman vessel John B on which he made his first trip as a Seafarer on her maiden voyage— and years later was also a member of the crew on the John B's last voyage be­ fore she was taken out of service. Page 21 April 1973 -.v.-,.-'- �jTinal ISeparturesi Alvin L. Blain, 45, passed away while serving aboard the Keva Ideal on Nov. 7. A native of Indiana, he re­ sided in Houston, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Blain joined the SIU in 1946 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his daughters, Cheryl, Debbie, Mary and Laura, ^d his son, Paul. Herman C. Mora, 64, passed away on Feb. 11 after a short illness. A na­ tive of the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of San Jose, Calif, at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1955 in the Port of San Francisco and sailed in the steward department. Brother Mora was buried at Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery in Santa Clara, Calif. Among his survivors are his daughters, Edna and Constance. SIU Pensioner Gregory Morejon, 74, passed away on Nov.. 30 after a long illness. A native of Cuba, he resided in St. Petersburg, Fla., at the time of his death. A charter member of the union. Brother Morejon joined in 1939 in the Port of Miami and sailed in the steward department He was an Army veteran of World War I. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Petersburg. Among his survivors is his wife, Helena. Michael J. Demhrowskl, 57, passed away on March 5 after a long illness. Bom in Boston, Mass., he was a resi­ dent of San Francisco, Calif, at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1943 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the deck department. Brother Dembrowski was buried at St. Vin> cent's Cemetery in Vallejo, Calif. Among his survivors is his sister, Mary. Roberto Defiranza, 64, accidentally lost his life while on duty aboard the Stonewall Jackson on Jan. 31. A na­ tive of Austria, he resided in New Orleans, La. at the time of his death. Brother Defranza joined the SIU in 1952 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was buried at sea on March 4. Among his survivors is his wife. May. David Douglas, 54, died of heart disease on Feb. 19 at the USPHS hos­ pital in San Francisco, Calif. Bom in Greensboro, N.C., he was a resident of Randolph, Mass. at the time of his death. Brother Douglas joined the SIU in 1959 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and his daughter, Marion. Joel Bremer, 55, passed away after a short illness on Feb. 11. A native of Charleston, S.C.. he was a resident of Savannah, Ga. at the time of his death. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Brother Bremer joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah. SIU Pensioner Adolf G. Iverson, 83, died after a long illness on March 13. One of the original members of the union. Brother Iverson joined in 1938 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. The Nor­ wegian bom Seafarer was a resident of Hoboken, N.J. for many years prior to his death. He was buried at Hea­ venly Rest Cemetery in Hanover, N.J. CMfford W. Mendell, 35, passed away on Feb. 3. He was a life-long resident of Queens, N.Y. He joined the SIU in 1964 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Brother Mendell was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Elaine. Frederick W. Edgett, 62, died of heart failure at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans, La. on Jan. 24. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. Brother Edgett joined the SIU in 1948 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at St. Bernard Mem­ orial Gardens in Chalmette, La. Among his survivors is his brother, Elmer. James Urgo, 58, passed away on March 6. He was a life-long resident of Passaic, N.J. Brother Urgo joined the SlU-aflaiiated Railway Marine Region in 1964 and sailed as a deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson, N.J. Among his survivors are his sister, Eleanor, and his brother, Michael. Michael W. O'Rourke, 58, died of cancer on Feb. 4. He was a life-long resident of Arcadia, Mich. Brother O'Rourke joined the SIU in 1953 in the Port of Frankfort, Mich, and sailed in the deck department. The Great Lakes Seafarer was buried at Conway Cemetery in Manistee, Mich. Among his survivors is his wife, Mary Lee. Edward J. Kuhar, 62, died of a heart attack on Dec. 2 while on duty aboard the Overseas Progress. Bom in Pennsylvania, he was a resident of New Orleans, La. at the time of his death. He joined the union in that port in 1940 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. Among his survivors is his wife, Ethel. Philip J. Brazil, 51, accidentally lost his life aboard the Yorkmar on Feb. 2. He was a life-long resident of Seattle, Wash. He joined the union there in 1970 and sailed in the deck department. Brother Brazil was buried at Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle. Among his survivors is his wife, Jackie. MEMBERSHIP MEEHNGS' SCHEDULE Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit JHouston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Date May 7 May 8 May 9 May 11 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 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 Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section tSault Ste. Marie May 17 — 7:30 p.m. Chicago May 15—7:30p.m. Buffalo^ May 16—7:30 p.m. Duluth May 18 — 7:30 p.m. Cleveland May 18—7:30 p.m. Toledo May 18—7:30 p.m. Detroit May 14—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee May 14—7:3DiKm. Page 22 IBU .5:00 .5:00 .7:30 .5:00 5:00 5:00 p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia May 15 —10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore May 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk May 17 — 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City May 14— 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves, t Meeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, • Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. SIU Pensioner Harry C. Peder, 74, died of lung cancer on Dec. 10 at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans, La. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. Brother Peeler joined the SIU in 1943 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at Olonee Hill Cemetery in Athens, Ga. Among his survivors is his brother, Clarence. SIU Pensioner John G. Newman, 56, passed away after a short illness on Jan. 31. He was a life-long resident of Flushing, N.Y. He joined the union in 1947 and sailed as bosun. Brother Newman was buried at Good Ground Cemetery in Hampton Bays, N.Y. Among his survivors is his sister, Mary. Curtis C. Lambert, 53, passed away on Sept. 6. Born in Perdue Hill, Ala., he was a resident of New Orleans, La. at the time of his death. Brother Lam­ bert joined the SIU in 1956 in the Port of Mobile, Ala. and sailed in the deck department. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was once wound­ ed in action. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Saraland, Ala. Among his survivors is his sister, Mary. Seafarers Log �-'\^«?sp««aaKsa • v :•; • ••••• .fV'<v;'>/' >fr^ :'V^->- v •• • '• ' '' .; .iw ••' ;'.••<•' X',, . '; -Ti' :f-. •:LV''i" • •• • v' .--'• •i^i••v^z'•'%.;^4••;••^ -L ••''*' \ •>/« ;.v;S-s^:;'- . " .'l ,, "M n proceSrjVk rl , SedfSiyers can also7 speed'ciiifm p^^i^ssing hyJorwe(r3mg complet^.c^^ii)h /or/iw direcilyiolhei r-0. :% ot VA(^10M V • • vf BENEFIT; '<5* rs Musi liave a minimiira of OO ^ay. inc earliest diRcharge date of such time inustHe l^^^^ apfjlieatipri niusl l>e accompanied by a phoiostatic copy oc (Inearned Waiies and Travel Time is not payable, ^ ' X ^ . ^ Vyy ^4/, "^N. / v,^C <5. y;. •/ -""'c,; 4.,' - Accurate Forms Mean Quicker SlU Benefits I' 1 I 'y' Disability Pension Claims (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of claim. (2) Discharges or Certificates of Seaman's Service verifying employment periods. (3) Permanently Not Fit For Duty medical report listing complete diagnosis preferably from USPHS, since disability pensioners are required to maintain eligibility to USPHS after going on pension. (4) Certificate of Social Insurance Award verifying that member was granted disability benefits under Social Security Administration. (1) ? (2) (3) (4) (5) Sickness and Accident Benefits Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of claim. Medical Abstract indicating that all return appointments were kept. S&A Assignment, if applicable. Letter from attorney recognizing our Assignment. Denial of Maintenance and Cure on company letterhead, if applicable. Death (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of death. (2) Certified Death Certificate or certified copy of Ship's Log in cases where employees are lost at sea. ( 3) Proof of relationship of beneficiary to the deceased. (4) Itemized funeral bill indicating whether paid or not and name and ad­ dress of payee, if applicable. P. /% f Normal Pension Claims (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of claim. (2) Discharges or Certificates of Seaman's Service verifying employment periods. (3) Proof to substantiate attainment of age 65. April 1973 Early Normal Pension Claims (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of claim. (2) Discharges or Certificates of Seaman's Service verifying employment periods. (3) Proof to substantiate attainment of age 55. Hospital Claims (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes by Company showing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months. ( 2 ) Itemized hospital bill including ID Number of hospital. (3) Surgical Bill including ID Number or Social Security Number of Sur­ geon. (4) Doctors Bill including ID Number or Social Security Number of Doctor. (5) Medicare Statement, where applicable to correspond with bill(s) sub­ mitted. , (6) Marriage Certificate, if one had not previously been forwarded. ( 7 ) Birth Certificate of dependent if one had not been previously forwarded. (8) Income Tax return if dependent is adopted, or is a foster or step child. Member's Required Documentation 't < The documentation listed below must be submitted by new members in order to insure that when a claim is received from a new member for himself and or a dependent that the claim can be processed withput delay. a. Marriage Certificate b. Birth Certificate of dependents or in the absence of a Baptismal Certificate a Census Report c. Beneficiary Card d. Income Tax Return, if dependent is adopted or is a foster or step child Page 23 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC.GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO SlU-IBU Vacation Center Opens New Season d ^ " -'A ' • I 1 at the Limdeberg School and tto vaca^ i^^ wiU extend through Septembe^^ 9. Sni and IBU members and tfadr families wfll have « < 'v ." ' ^ -v. - ' 1 1 <• * V, " reservations will be confomed mi a first-come^ first- ui ••Ul" 1 FoHowing are file room prices lor SltJ and IBU V I : tii ^ ,-juujiav<i>$i&«dOloriuiimeai<>, .v Dinner: $3.50 for hdlmeid. Partial meal and a —' afaSab^ I ^ ^' i Insure your reservation "S: ; \ ' Vh.:. •4.^- Aj>i I ' " r--3-^ ' ^'' • r ,< W- . ' ' ^ , ' I 11 -• • ;V. fa:/,." ^ fi 'gm t' i I j i I ,1I l| 11 Seaiarers Vacation Center Harry Lundebeng School of Seanumship PIney Point, Md. 20674 l am interested in From S<»r»nnH Choice: Chn!r»/»* Kmiri Second From -v.';'.:' ^ My party wdi include adults and Please send confirmation. To Tn To jL'acsiaav^ • •. . (First Choice) :,-S ; children. jyyyfi. •<' '»,**««•« V •*<«•# '. '7 ' Signature - Ii \\y- VA !' L-— • '•'O '-i-l.': zip Code -iiii ^ ,....*. •/ liii i mm M.'I.SIIIU'H'III.IW ^ 1 ,< • � 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 April 1973 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONFER ON IBU UPGRADING PROGRAMS AT PINEY POINT NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL - WORKING TOGETHER SEA-LAND COMMERCE COMPLETES MAIDEN VOYAGE SIU'S SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETS ADM. CHASE: U.S. MERCHANT MARINE NEEDS LARGER SHARE OF WORLD CARGO BACK WAGES DUE LAST COAL BURNER TUG ANCHORS AT MUSEUM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO SEAFARERS SEAFARER-CARTOONIST CAPTURES LIGHTER MOMENTS OF LIFE AT SEA 62-YEAR OLD SEAFARER ACHIEVES EDUCATION GOAL WHAT THEY'RE SAYING IBU RETIREE RAUCH RECALLS OL' MISS SHIP CARVING: A LOST ART AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION POSTAL RATES TRANSSUPERIOR ON GRAIN RUN PORT OF PINEY POINT ERNA ELIZABETH, TALUGA WIN MSC-NAVY PRAISE OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN WHITE CAP WORN PROUDLY THROUGHOUT SIU'S BATTLES ACCURATE FORMS MEAN QUICKER SIU BENEFITS SIU-IBU VACATION CENTER OPENS NEW SEASON 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 4/1/1973 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. XXXV, No. 4 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log