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Ciockwise from leftt many jobs on today's ships require a knowledge of burning and welding, see page 30; bosun participates in first aid course, see page 7; Brother Pierangelo Poietti gets high school diploma, see page 30, and SIU members In LNG course, see centerfold. ilill wrnximmsm t mm H' 'eamefiS:. li 'iiSf ii JM �Marifime G>mmiftees Virfually Intact Democrats Post Big Election Gains WAmUNGTON — Draiocrats io congressional and state elections swept to landslide victories in their biggest election day gain in more than ten years. In the Senate—with oae race still undedded in North Dakota—the Dem­ ocrats won a net gain of three seats, giving them a 61-38 majority in the 94th Congress which will take office Jan. 1,1975. The five Democratic members of the Senate Commerce Committee — all strong supporters of the U.S. merchant marine—easily won re-election to sixyear terms. These included Commerce Committee Chairman Warren A. Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee Chairman Rus­ sell B. Long (D-La.). In the House, the Democrats posted substantial gains which will give them a two-thirds majority. Although some races are still undecided, the E>emocrats appear to have picked up 40 seats —giving them a 292-141 majority in the 94th Congress. House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee Chairman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) easily won re-elec­ tion, but Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee Chairman Frank Clark 0>-Pa.) lost his bid for re-election. Clark will he re­ placed as the head of the Merchant Marine Suocommittee by either Jobn D. Dingell (D-Mich.) or Thomas L. Ashley (D-Ohio). Thomas N, Downing (D-Va.), chair­ t man of the House Subcommittee on Oceanogr^>hy, was re-elected and John M. Murphy (I>-N.Y.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation, also won his bid for rc-dectlon. The sweep of the Democratic land­ slide was symbolized by two of its most politically important victories — the election of Rep. Hugh L. Carey <D-N.Y.) as Governor of New York, and Edmund C. Browto as Governor of California. Carey's election was the most stun­ ning victory in this year's political cam­ paign. Coming from behind after he lost his party's endorsement in the primary campaign, Carey rolled to vic­ tory in the state primary election and then went on to rack up a victory mar­ gin of over 800,000 votes over incum­ bent Governor Malcolm Wilson. LOG to Explain Effect on 5IU Plan New Pension Law's Provisions Aired The Employe Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, signed into law in September by President Ford, repre­ sents a massive piece of legislation cov­ ering and regulating over 300,000 pension plans and upwards of 45 mil­ lion American workers. The complexity of the law is repre­ sented by its almost 250 pages of de­ tailed statutory language, which is to be added to, probably in an equal amount, by regulations to be drawn by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments. It is unquestioned that it will be many years before we know exactly the meaning, reach and effect of the law and all its provisions. However it is clear that pension plans will have to establish and follow minimum basic rules set up under the law. In the December issne ol the SEA­ FARERS LOG a special centerfold win appear to lay out and discuss the basic provisions of this new penrikm law, with emphasis qwn its aiqdkation the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: to the Seafarers Pension Plan. Most of the pension plans which will be regulated by the new law are single company plans, as distinguished from multi-union-management joint plans, such as the Seafarers. In some aspects under the law, different rules apply de­ pending upon the type of the plan — joint union-management or single com­ pany. The thrust of the law is to establish minimum standards and conduct for pension plans. Those standards include: the time when a worker becomes a par­ ticipant in a plan; how he builds up service or credit toward his pension; the circumstances under which he may lose such service credits; the manner and method by which time worked be­ comes vested, or phrased differently, when it is considered banked for a per­ son; how vesting may be interpreted or applied for the purpose of a man being able to draw his proportionate or full share as the case may be, upon his normal retirement age and standards as to funding the monies received for pen­ sion benefits. By this it is meant, the procedures to be followed regarding adequate monies to provide the earned benefits and what must be done where the funding is insufficient, so as to assure the availability of monies when needed for an eligible person's retire­ ment. Other standards include: provisions for joint and survivor options, which means upon a retired worker's death, the surviving husband or wife may se­ cure a continued pension payment but at the expense of a reduced amount, both for the survivor and the pensioner during his or her retirement; the estab­ lishment of a government insurance company so as to make available nec­ essary monies in a situation where a pension plan is insolvent or cannot meet pension payment requirements or when Continued on Page 5 to gain newcargoes for American-flag ships. In three years, the NMC has alerted thousands of U.S. importers and exporters to the advantages of ship­ ping American. Continued participation in this organization will have sub­ stantial effects on U.S. flag cargo percentage in the future. In 1972, unity in maritime brought to fruition the precedent setting bilateral trade agreement with the USSR. As a result, scores of laid up American vessels received cargoes, and 1,500 jobs were created for Sea­ farers on 50 SlU-contracted tankers employed on this route. raadHdl Shaping Our Own Future More recently, the SIU received the active support of organized labor throughout the United States in our campaign for enactment of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 which would guarantee that a certain percentage of imported oil be carried on American-flag ships; There is no question that the accomplishments we have made to date are of extreme importance to the survival of the U.S. maritime industry. Yet, they are still only a part of our overall revitalization program for the mer­ chant marine. e ''! "'"(J By using the same basic principle that fostered the growth of the American labor movement and still keeps it strong today, the maritime industry will overcome the many problems that have plagu^ it for so many years. We are now meeting in Washington under the auspices of the AFL-CK) with the other maritime unions to develop a coordinated plan of attack fOx the future. , What I am talking about is unity—all segments of the maritime industry —unions, ship operators, shipbuilders—^working together despite personal likes or dislikes to achieve the common goal of a completely revitalized, globally competitive merchant marine. Our immediate goal is the final enactment of the oil bill. From there/we will work for a fair share of other cargoes for American-flag ships, and we will continue to press for new bilateral trade agreements with other natioiis. By standing together on certain issues we have already taken significant steps forward in reaching our goal. Four years ago, a concerted effort brought about passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—a bill which has greatly benefited all areas of the industry. It has enabled American operators to upgrade their fleets to com­ pete with the foreigner; 200,000 man years of employment have been created for U.S. shipyard workers, and Seafarers are manning a majority of the new ships built under the Act. i. In 1971, the National Maritime Council, a coalition of labor, manage­ ment and government was initiated to develop effective marketing programs At the same time we will be fighting for the formation of one govern­ mental maritime agency to implement the provisions of both new and long standing maritime laws. Presently there are many federal maritime agencies with only scattered duties and diluted implementation powers. We cannot let the progress of the maritime industry get bogged down in bureaucracy. As always, though, the cornerstone of our efforts still is and will continue to be the unified support of SPAD by thousands of individual Seafarers. Your support of SPAD has enabled us to break ground on the long-term construction project oi a viable U.S. marchant marine. And it will be your continued support of SPAD that will enable us to shape our own future instead of having it shaped for us. Change of address cards on Form 3079 should be sent to Seefarers International Union, Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL'CIO, 678 Fourth AvanUC^mHttm" New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 11. November 1974. Page 2 Seafar^^Log �ft . r. if' Congress Sef fo Reconvene; Senate Vote Due: SlU Unifies Labor Support For Oil import Bill WASHINGTON—^As Congress pre­ pares to reconvene on Nov. 18 after a month-long pre-election recess, the SlU has mobilized the labor movement across the nation in support of the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act of 1974 which is expected to come before the Senate this month. The bill (H.R. 8193) was reported out of the House-Senate Conference Committee early last month, and the compromise version of the bill was passed later in October in the House by a vote of 219-40. The Senate had been expected to act on the measure in the last week before recess, but the press of President Ford's emergency anti-infla­ tion bills prevented a vote on'the Oil BiU. The bill will require that 20 percent of all petroleum imports—^including crude and residual fuel oils—be carried on U.S.-Flag ships. The import quota will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975, and to 30 percent in 1977. In anticipation of the Senate vote, the Maritime Trades Department—under the leadership of the SIU—has held two planning meetings which brought to­ gether the legislative representatives of a number of AFL-CIO unions and com­ mittees. Assignments were made to per­ sonally contact Senators in all 50 states to reemphasize the importance of the bin to ^e economy and national de­ fense. In addition, letters have been sent to the presidents of all AFL-CIO state central bodies asking them—and thenlocal union afiiliates -to urge Senators in their states to sup ort the bill. AFLCIO regional directors have also been contacted and urged to coordinate the efforts of afBliates in their areas in this legislative drive. Meanwhile, the giant multi-nation oil lobby—directly and through well-fi­ nanced front organizations — has laimched a massive campaign in a lastditch effort to scuttle the import bill. Editorials written on information sup­ 50% of Tonnage Losf Is In Runaway Fleet Flag of convenience vessels comprise 23 percent of the world's merchant fleet but last year they accounted for more than 50 percent of all tonnage lost, ac­ cording to a keynote paper delivered at a recent conference in Berlin of the In­ ternational Union of Marine Insurance. Written by the chairman of the Liver­ pool Underwriters' Assn., Peter Quaile, the paper compared the average loss ratio (the ratio between tonnage lost and tonnage registered) of the princi­ pal flags of convenience to the loss ratio for the rest of the world during the last five years. INDEX Legislative News Oil bill vote due in Senate . Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Membership meeting in port of Norfolk Page 4 Headquarters Notes column Pages Money due in Falcon takeover Page 5 Great Lakes Seafarers ratify new contract Page 3 General News • Blackwell predicts 300 new ships Page 5 Tonnage lost on flag of convenience ships ... . Page 3 AFL-CIO labor studies center opens Page 9 U.S. pension bill Page 2 Shipping Dispatchers Reports Page 12 Ships' Digests Page 22 Ships' Committees Page 6 Delta Brasil Page 13 TT Brooklyn Page 21 Robert E. Lee Page 27 Transhuron wrecked on reef Page 15 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading ...... .Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 LNG program at Piney Point Centerfold Welding course ....Page30 First aid course for bosuns ... Page 4 Membership News First SlU pensioner to get high school diploma at MLS Page 9 Seafarer gets first . assistant engineer license .Page8 Seafarer Poletti successfully completes GED program .......Page 30 New SlU pensioners Page 20 Final Departures Pages 28-29 November, 1974 plied directly by the oil lobby's public relations group have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and other antilabor publications, and a number of Senators are being pressured to vote against the bill. However, the SIU—with the active participation of a united labor move­ ment—is vigorously campaigning for final passage of the bill, and will con­ tinue to keep the forces of the AFLCIO marshalled until the bill is passed and signed into law. r r 1 ', I-. I ' 1 Quaile qualified this statement by adding that "there are many fleets reg­ istered under flags of convenience . . . whose records are at least as good as those of fleets registered by other na­ tions," but he admitted that "if an owner wishes to put to sea an ill found, under­ manned and wornout ship, a flag of con­ venience is probably his best vehicle for doing so." In the background, the liquid petroleum carrier Yuyo Maru burns, as fireboats attempt to control the fires aboard the Liberian freighter Pacific Ares, a fiag of convenience vessel, following their collision in Tokyo Bay. At least 19 seamen are dead and 14 missing as a result of the Nov. 9th crash which occurred despite calm seas and fair visibility. Carrying iiquid petroieum products butane and naphtha, the fire aboard the LPG carrier Yuro Maru was successfully extinguished using recently developed LNG and LPG firefighting techniques like those covered in the LNG program at Piney Point (see centerfold of this LOG). In either case, flag of convenience fleets have proved to be unsafe vehicles operated without regard for crew safety, environmental protection or any consid­ eration other than profit. Lakes Seafarers Ratify New Contract Final ratification of a three-year Great Lakes contract was reached last month when Lakes Seafarers voted overwhelmingly to accept a new con­ tract and independent operators signed the SIU agreement. The new contract gives Lakes Sea­ farers the best wage, benefit and work­ ing rules conditions ever negotiated for unlicensed seamen on the Great Lakes. Among the highlights of the new con­ tract are large homly rate increases spread out over the next thrpe years. Retroactive to Aug. 1, 1974, all ratings wUl receive a 28 or 30 cents an hour increase and a 67 cents per hour cost of living adjustment. Further hourly wage increases will be added to the wage scales of all ratings on Aug. 1, 1975 and again on Aug. 1, 1976. In addition, cost of living adjustments will be added to hourly wage rates four times a year. These cost of living adjustments will add another 13 cents an hour to all wages earned after Aug. 1, 1974 and an additional 16 cents an hour to wages earned after Nov. 1, 1974. The cost of living increases are con­ sidered "add-on" adjustments until Jan. 1, 1976, when they will be rolled into the wage scale and treated as part of the standard hourly wage rate. The new contract dso offers Lakes Seafarers an early normal'pension. This means that after Jan. 1, 1975, any Sea­ farer on the Lakes with 20 years seatime and 55 years of age or older may be eligible for retirement. By working beyond this point. Lakes Seafarers will be able to raise their pension benefits. Increased fringe benefits and sub­ stantial changes in working rules have also been won by SIU members on the Great Lakes. Page 3 i •{ ' "In every case the loss ratio is very much higher than the figure for the rest of the world—for Somalia it is nine times higher—but there are, neverthe­ less, significant differences in loss ratio, tonnage afloat and average age between flags," Quaile said. Continuing, Quaile concluded that "the problem is not one of flag but of ownership or management." This con­ clusion was reached despite observa­ tions made in the beginning of his paper that the cause of the overwhelming majority of shipping casualities was hu­ man failure and that "Flag of conveni­ ence ships have suffered a vastly greater incident of human failure and ship fail­ ure" than other ships in the world fleet. ' i ;• ii ;V �When veteran Seafarer F. J. Mears, left, attends the Norfolk Informational meeting, he makes It a family affair. Bosun Mears' wife, Tony, a Norfolk cab driver, drives the 30-year SlU veteran to the Hall and his son Phillip comes along because he Is Interested In sailing with the SlU. Meeting officers and SlU patrolmen Richard Avery, left, Steve Papuchls, center, and Marvin Hauf chair Norfolk's October informational meeting. Norfolk holds a membership meeting on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month. Norfolk Members Have Informational Meeting Each Month VI • O eafarers in the port of Norfolk hold an Infork? mational meeting on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month. An informational meeting is held each month in every SIU port not designated as a Constitu­ tional port. These informational meetings perform the essential task of keeping all Seafarers abreast of the latest Union business and activities. At Norfolk's October informational meeting, Two SIU members, 24-year veteran Seafarer Dallas Hall, left, and 12-year veteran Seafarer C. C. Wil­ liams, wait in Norfolk's modern Union Hall for their membership meeting to begin. on the atatna of the Oil BUI, the number of new ships commg under SIU contract, the total amount welfare payments made to Union members during the month, as weU as a report on shipping in Norfolk. • ;=• NSA V _ P^ney^PoW graduate John "fioundtree, 7g"ht, brought his friend Davey Davis to the Norfolk Haii jg physical for the Harry Lundeberg School. Davis talked to his friend about sailing with the SlU and decided he would like to go to HLSS and start a seafaring career. ^ SIU patrolman Steve Papuchls, standing, talks to veteran SIU members Floyd Simmons, left, Clyde Marrlner, center, and P. 0. Adklns about shipping out of Norfolk after the membership meeting. These three veteran seamen have a combined 88 years of sailing with the SIU. 1 or.ii v-. .1) Vif-'- .i V, Clockwise from the left. Seafarers David Johnson, C. C. Williams, R. Allen, Lloycf Brlght and F. Payton pass time playing cards as they wait for a job call after the Norfolk meeting. , j An active port, many Seafarers in Norfolk turn out for their monthly Informational meeting. At the October meeting, over 120 Norfolk Seafarers attended. Page4 f.- , 'rnh/:,./ The modern SIU Hall In Norfolk Is the center of all Seafaring action in that port. ^ Seafarers Log .t'. �V'iw.---nt^V iijIKiw/'''"' Mdmferjy *i,-»<rTt ,<;•vv>„a;??r Blackwell Predicts 300 New Ships by 1985 Projection of deliveries on new U.S. Blackwell credits the great upsurge in ship construction through 1985 include ^ shipbuilding to the passage of the Mer­ 66 containerships of various types, 8 chant Marine Act of 1970, and said that barge carriers, 5 roll on/roll off vessels, the present orderbook for the shipbuild­ 35 liquid natural gas carriers, 63 tank­ ing industry is four times greater than ers fot domestic trade as well as 19 for in the months prior to the 1970 pro­ carriage of Alaskan oil, and 104 tank­ gram's enactment. He reported that the ers for offshore operations, according to Act had already created over 200,000 a detailed report recently submitted by man years of employment for the Amer­ Assistant Secretary of Commerce for ican maritime worker. Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell to Blackwell's projections do not in­ the seapdwer subcommittee of the clude provisions for the additional ton­ House Armed Services Committee. nage that would be needed if the Energy Blackwell told the subcommittee Transportation Security Act is finally hearings ijhat his projection was based signed into law. He did report, though, on "an Malysis of the current fleet, the that if the oil bill is enacted, it would expected deniand for replacement of require an additional 69 tankers in the existing capacity at the end of its eco­ 265,000-ton class by 1980 and 100 of nomic life, and certain growth factors these ships by 1985. Since 1970, Blackwell estimated that to reflect increase in the levels of U.S. American shipbuilders had invested foreign commerce^." The .Assistant Secretary of Com­ $371 million in shipyard improvements merce als5 report^ that there are pres­ and expects that an additional $342 mil­ ently 94 merchant vessels either under lion wifl be spent in the next few years. construction Or on order at American He said: "With modernization and ex­ pansion currently planned, there will be shipyards. These vessels, valued at $4.2 billion sufficient U.S. shipyard facilities to and aggregating 7.9 million deadweight handle commercial shipbuilding require­ ments in the near future." tonSj include 9 LASH, 4 roll on/roll off Blackwell said that the present short­ vessels, 2 ore-bulk-oil carriers, 22 tank­ age of steel and other ship construction ers in the 35,000 to 89,000 dwt range, materials is having an effect on the 13 supertankers and 9 LNG carriers al­ ready under construction, as well as 34 boom in American shipbuilding, and he ships, mostly energy carriers, on order. warned that if the shortage continues Warrior Committee in Rotterdam Members of the ship's committee on the Warrior (Sea-Land) posed for a picture when the ship docked in Rotterdam, Holland recently. Seated are Frank Naklick, secretary-reporter (left) and Pablo Laterre, steward delegate. Standing are, from left: Laverne Quantz, ship's chairman; D. Papageorgiou, educational director; R. Hutchinson, engine delegate, and I. Perez, deck delegate. The Warrior is on a shuttle run from Felixstowe, England to Rotterdam. "it would mean longer building periods and delayed ship deliveries." For the past six months, Blackwell said the Maritime Administration had been considering awards of construc­ tion differential subsidy for the building of nuclear powered merchant vessels. Five companies: Pacific Lighting Ma­ rine Co., Globtik Tankers, Zapata Corp., Seres Shipping, Inc., and Aber­ deen Shipping, Inc. have applied, but no decision has been forthcoming. The awards, though, would be granied only, for the construction of nuclear super­ tankers. Blackwell said that construc­ tion subsidy for these type vessels would probably not be granted until further research was done on nuclear ship propulsion. In addition to his basically optimistic' report on merchant shipbuilding. Blackwell said that the long term outlook for shipping remains "very good" despite inflation and cutbacks in consumer spending. He said that "forward cargo book­ ings" on American-flag vessels "seem to be holding up well, and I don't see any recession-like fall off in shipping coming." Blackwell backed up his statement with statistics showing that overall U.S. foreign trade had grown from 426 mil­ lion tons in 1969 to 623 million tons in 1973, with the share of cargo car­ ried on American-flag ships rising from 4.5 percent to 6.4 percent. The Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs also re­ vealed that American shipping officials would soon be meeting with the Soviets to make a start on modifying and re­ newing the unique U.S.-USSR bilateral shipping agreement which expires in little more than a year. In Takeover of Falcon Tankers Arbitrator Rules Money Due Union and Crewmembers Seafarers who served as crewmem­ bers aboard the Falcon Countess, Fal­ con Duchess, Falcon Lady and Falcon Princess before Mar. 13,1974 and were released by Falcon after that date, should contact SIU Headquarters. These men have money due them as the result of a labor arbitrator's ruling that, because Falcon had failed to no­ tify the SIU 90 days in advance of the Military Sealift Command takeover of these four tankers, the operator must pay compensation to both the Union and eligible crewmembers. This award was ordered by the arbi­ trator because Falcon was bound by the SIU tanker agreement to notify the Union 90 days in advance of any trans­ fer or sale of SlU-contracted ships. Falcon had notified the SIU on Mar. 13, 1974.of MSC's intention to take over the ships, but after periods ranging from 35 to 51 days. Falcon released the crews of each ship. Crewmembers who had come aboard one of the four tankers before this date, and remained aboard their ship until released by Fal­ con, will receive compensation for their wages based on the number of days left in the 90 day period when they were released. However, because all Seafarers have lost the right to sail aboard these ves­ sels, the arbitrator ruled that the total amount of wage compensation be di­ vided equally between the SIU and those specific crewmembers released by Falcon. The compensation for lost wages includes payment of overtime premiums as well as base wages. The SIU will also receive the opera­ tor's contributions to the various Sea­ farers Plans for each day of the 90 day period, even though the crews were re­ leased before the end of that period. To receive the money due them, excrewmembers who served aboard the Falcon Countess, Falcon Duchess, Fal­ con Lady and Falcon Princess before Mar. 13, 1974 and who were released after that date, should contact Edward X. Mooney, Headquarters Representa­ tive, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11232, tele­ phone (212) 499-6600. Pension Law's Provisions ;A . ' , ^ Continued irom Page 2 it is terminated and standards as to conduct of trustees with appropriate ob­ ligations to meet certain requirements. Also, the law sets up standards for extensive reporting and disclosure of pension plan matters of interest to worker beneficiaries and of course methods of enforcing the law's com- Unclaimed Wages The following two Seafarers have unclaimed wages due them from the time they spent on vessels of Motorships of Puerto Rico. The Seafarers are Joaquin DaSilva and Charles Nicola. Please con­ tact George Van Ausdall at Motorships Inc., 482 Hudson Terrace, Englewood i Cliffs, N.J. 07632, or call (201)871.0700. IL' tf/. November, 1974 mands and different effective dates for different sections of the law. The above capsuled summary sets forth highlight captions of the law's pro­ visions, as well as some of the technical language used. The special centerfold in the Decem­ ber LOG will attempt to break down some of these subjects and their tech­ nical expressions into language more readily understandable by the average person, as distinguished from profes­ sionals and technicians. Of course the special centerfold will contain explanations based upon the law as analyzed by our general counsel, certified public accountant, actuaries, technicians and staff. However, the law as interpreted, ex­ plained and applied by the courts will be the controlling factor at all times, and as with other laws, will probably take several years before final court in­ terpretations are handed down. Ken Lapenteur receives help in preparing for his GEO examinations from social studies teacher Jean Magrini. Brother Lapenteur became the twentyfifth GEO graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. He also achieved his QMED-FOWT ratings through the school's upgrading program. Seafarer La­ penteur ships from the port of New Orleans, which is also his hometown. Pages •h. i '"I 'A ri �\ The Committee Page Sea-Land Venture Eagle Voyager Committee •'i I The ship's committee aboard the Sea-Land Venture goes over some contrac­ tual questions with SlU Patrolman Tom Gould, seated center, at a payoff in the port of New Orleans last month. Committee members, standing from the left are: Joe Pettus, deck delegate; Bayard Heimer, engine delegate, and Johnny Young, steward delegate. Seated left is Charles Boyle, ship's chair­ man, and seated right is Sam Davis, secretary-reporter. Formerly known as the SL-180, the Sea-Land Venture was launched in 1971 in Bremerhaven, West Germany. She is 720 feet in length and carries 733 containers with capacity for 152 temperature controlled units. Usual run for the Sea-Land Venture \s the Gulf to Europe. The head of the Eagle Voyager's deck crew and chairman of the ship's com­ mittee is Recertified Bosun R. Johnson, right. Right to left from Brother John­ son are fellow committee members Jim Matheson, deck delegate; Jesus D. Reyes, steward delegate; Robert Kiedinger, secretary-reporter, and Felipe Torres, engine delegate. Photo was taken at the vessel's payoff on Nov. 4 at Stapieton Anchorage off Staten Island. The Eagle Voyager has been running coastwise, but is now enroute to the Gulf of Mexico to pick up a load of corn destined for the USSR. Panama Committee Maumee Committee 4 I i' I t, y & % Recertified Bosun Arthur Beck, left, of San Francisco joins brother Seafarers in the Panama's committee for a quick photo while discussing Union business with SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski, seated, at the ship's payoff Cot. 12 in Port Elizabeth, N. J. Standing left to right from Ship's Chairman Beck are committee members J. Lugan, deck delegate; Abe Rosen, steward delegate; H. Vina, educational director, and Tom Hoiman, engine delegate. Before signing articles on Sept. 20, the Panama had been laid up at the Willamette Shipyard in Richmond, Calif, for repairs. The containership Panama runs intercoastal and to Europe. Sam Houston Committee J. R. Thompson of Houston, standing right, a graduate of the Bosuns Recertification Program, is now sailing as head of the deck gang aboard the SlU-contracted T-5 Navy tanker Maumee. Standing to Ship's Chairman Thompson's right are committee members Joseph Spell, deck delegate; Benjamin Davis, engine delegate; Vasser Szymanski, secretary-reporter, and crewmember Allen Spell, a QMED. Seated is SlU Representative Ted Babkowski filling out a patrolman's report on the Maumee's payoff in Carteret, N. J. last month. On her most recent voyage, the Maumee called at ports in Spain, Scotland, Trinidad and South America. Delta Brasil Committee The ship's committee aboard the Sam Houston headed by Recertified Bosun Ctto Pedersen, third from left, poses for a photo in the new LASH vessel's lounge during a payoff in the port of New York last rhonth. The entire com­ mittee is, from the left: Gary Bryant, engine delegate; Eden Ezell, Jr., deck delegate; Bosun .Pedersen, ship's chairman; Michael Toth, secretary-reporter, and Ambrosia Fachini, steward delegate. The Sam Houston, one of three new LASH/containerships operated by Waterman, was built under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This Act has enabled Water­ man, as well as many other American shipping companies, to once again compete effectively with foreign-flag operators. Page6 At a payoff in the port of New Orleans, the ship's committee of the SlUcontracted Delta Brasil headed by Recertified Bosun Edward Rihn, right, gathers for a photo in the ship's lounge. They are from the left: Bill Coley, educational director; Nathaniel Garcia, engine delegate; John Klondyke, deck delegate; Edward Sinush, steward delegate; Bill Marion, secretaryreporter, and Bosun Rihn, ship's chairman. The committee reported no beefs or contractual disputes at the New Orleans payoff. The Delta Brasil is on the South America service. Seafarers Log �•• I Bosuns at HLSS Take Red Cross First Aid Course At the SD^estioii of bosims attending the Recertification Program at Piney Point, a first aid course, taught by a certified Red Cross in- structor, has been added to their pro­ gram. In die fntore, all Seafarers going flirongh die Bosims Recertifi­ cation Program will be required to take this course. This Red Cross first aid course in­ cludes instruction in all aspects of practical first aid work, including the use of artificial respiration, the appli­ cation of emei^ency methods to stop bleeding, as well as various bandag­ ing and splinting techniques. Upon completing the one-month course, the bosuns in the Recertifica­ tion Program will take a one hour Red Cross test. If they pass, they re­ ceive a first aid certificate and a cardiac pulmonary resuscitation cer­ tificate. By taking this course, the bosuns going through the Recertification Program will add another facet to their ahUity to help maintain a safety conscious, alert and well trained SIU Bosun John Hazel practices artificial respiration on a specially constructed dummy during the Red Cross first aid course crew that can remain on top of any situation. ttiat has been incorporated into the Bosuns Recertification Program. I i ' IJ. i' •t Bosun Stanley Krawczynski ties a bandage around the head of Bosun Bertil Hager. This bandage is used to bind an ear wound. Looking like the Spirit of 76, SIU Patrolman Mark Evans sits quietly as Bosun Tom Brooks applies a full head bandage. This bandage is used when a man has injured a temple or the top of his head. Practicing his tourniquet technique, Bosun Walter LeClair uses the arm of Bosun Bill Funk to sharpen his emergency first aid skills. First Aid Instructor Jimmy Houser (standing) lectures on the symptoms of heart failure during the Red Cross-sanctioned course Using a spiral bandage on the arm of Bosun Michael Casanueva, Bosun Ed Wallace practices a technique used to stop the bleeding from a laceration, as Bosun T. A. Tolentino looks on. Page 7 ' NbvektiMv 1974 -jr' �GEP Program's First Pensioner Headquarters Notes WW 2 PW Escapee, Gefs High School Diploma by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak| • War Bonus Arbitration TTiis past spring, an impartial arbitrator ruled that all claims for the payment of Vietnam War bonuses prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honL^SnsiSlNleieicach payments after that date are denied. Therefore, any Seafarer who has Vietnam War bonus payments due for work done prior to Jan. 9,1974, should contact the company for his money. It had been the contention of the Military Sealift Command that they were not required to reimburse steamship companies for war bonus payments after the date of July 1, 1973 with the end of the Selective Service Act. However, the arbitrator decided that claims up till Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored. Sabine Tankers Organizing Drive Our organizers are continuing to meet with Sabine Tankers' unlicensed sea­ men in order to maintain our strength aboard these ships and we find that ou; support keeps growing. Presently we are awaiting the decision of the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Sabine Tankers' dismissal of one of its workers for supporting the SIU. At the same time, we are also preparing our position for the NLRB hearing which will be held this month on the broader issue of Sabine's alleged illegal conduct during a pre-election campaign for the certification election held last February to decide what union will represent Sabine's unlicensed seamen. if- Bosuns Recertification Program I am proud to tell you that 11 Seafarers graduated this month from the Bosuns Recertification Program bringing to 165 the number of our men who have successfully completed the two=month program. On page 11 of this issue of the LOG you can see the photos of each of these brothers and read some background about them. You will also find on that page a list of the bosuns who htrve graduated the program since it began in June of 1973. I want to congratulate these 11 Seafarers and wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are: "Ole" Olson; Mack Brendle; Arne Eckert; P. G. Wingfield; Jimmy Foster; Tony Palino; Nick Bechlivanis; J. W. Allen; Roy Meffert; Vincent Grima, and Cyril Mize. Also, in an effort to constantly improve our upgrading programs, we have instituted a first aid course as part of the bosuns' curriculum. Given on Tuesday and Thursday while the bosuns are in Piney Point, the first aid course is cer­ tified by the American Red Cross. A full page photo layout on the program can be found on page seven of this issue of the LOG. v '?• r k Firefighting Until the U.S. Maritime Administration's new firefighting school opens in Earle, N.J.—probably sometime in late January—courses are being held at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. Dates for this month are: Nov. 18 and Nov. 29. This is a one-day course that may prove to be among the most useful classes you have ever taken. Not only could the course mean the difference between life and death aboard ship, but it could also help you get a job aboard the high technology vessels of the future on which a firefighting endorsement may be mandatory. Anyone who hasn't obtained this endorsement should see the Port Agent or any SIU patrolman in his port and find out how he can take the one-day course. •1 *A* Seniority Upgrading In connection with firefighting, it was good to see at this month's member­ ship meeting in New York that some of our seven 'A' seniority upgraders re­ ceived their firefighting endorsement along with their full books. These men are securing their jobs by not only getting their full 'A' book but also by making sure they have an endorsement that may be required by the Coast Guard in the future. The seven brothers who received their full 'A' book this month bring to 120 the number of Seafarers who have completed this one-month program. I congratulate each of them and wish them good luck in the future. They are: James McParland; Frank Adams; Bob Keith; Doug Heller; Ronnie Laner; "Bud" LeClair, and Duane Stevens. New Ships Aries Marine/Westchester Shipping's Golden Endeavor will tentatively be delivered this month while their Golden Monarch is scheduled to be launched in March or April of 1975. Delta Steamship is chartering the Marymar for one year from Calmar Lines. The ship was laid up when Calmar had to cut back on her intercoastal service. Delta hopes to crew the vessel this month for runs from the Gulf of Mexico to the West Coast of Africa. Pages J,, Brother Leo Moval, right, the first SIU pensioner to receive his high school diploma through the GEO program at the Lundeberg School, studies with a Trainee who will soon be going out to sea. Young trainees and older Seafarers often work together at the HLSS and help each other both in academic and vocational areas. Seafarer Leo Moval, 57, recently became the first SIU pensioner to re­ ceive his high school diploma through the GED Program offered at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Aland Island, a possession of Finland, Brother Moval went to sea for the first time at the age of 13. The story of his career is typical of the great heroism shown by the Brothers of the SIU during the Second World War. Seafarer Moval came to the United States in 1940 and shipped on an Amer­ ican oil tanker that was sailing under the Panamanian flag. The ship was on a run to Dunkirk, France and was sunk in the Battle of Dunkirk. He was res­ cued in the English Channel and made his way to Bordeaux. In Bordeaux, he caught a British tanker, one of the last Allied ships in the area. However, the Bordeaux Harbor had been mined and the tanker hit a Ger­ man minefield as it left the port and was destroyed. One of four survivorSj Brother Moval was again rescued, but he was later captured by the German Army and placed in a prison camp in France. Seafarer Moval escaped twice and was caught twice. His third escape at­ tempt was successful, and he managed with the help of the French and Ger­ man undergrounds, to make his way to Sweden. One month later he caught an English ship making a mn to South America and finally made his way back to the United States. He worked ashore during 1942 until he succeeded in getting his necessary seaman's documents. After joining the SIU, Brother Moval's first ship took him to the invasion of Casablanca. He re­ turned to the U.S. and immediately shipped out again, this time as a chief steward. For the duration of the war, Moval shipped as a member of the SIU. He served in the D-Day invasion of Anzio Beach and the invasion of Okinawa. Seafarer Moval continued sailing in the steward department until he had a heart attack while serving aboard the SS Manhattan, and had to retire. "The SIU has been so good to me," said Brother Moval. "I remember our hard fight for the pension plan and our great victory when we got it. It is the best thing that could happen for Seafarers. I know. I saw too many oldtimers thrown away like old dishrags. Without this plan, myself and so many other Seafarers just simply couldn't make it." After retirement. Seafarer Moval did volunteer work for awhile but found it didn't take up enough of his time. "I feel that a day you don't learn some­ thing is a day wasted," Brother Moval said. "I decided that I'd wasted too many days since I retired." So he ap­ plied for admission to the Lundeberg School GED program. "The GED program is great, and the teachers are outstanding," he said. "They take a personal interest in each student and I'm especially grateful to Margaret Nalen for all the help and encouragement she's given me." Mrs. Nalen is the director of academic education. When Leo Moval, who first learned to speak English by reading newspapers and consulting a dictionary, received his high school diploma a few weeks ago, he said. "The SIU made it possible. They won our fine pension plan and they built this beautiful school. I'm proud to be a member." He returned home to Baltimore where he lives with his wife, daughter and stepdaughter. "When I get home," Brother Moval said, "I'm going to at­ tend the community college. I want to work on a major in history or political science." Notify Union Of Address Change In order to insure that every Seafarer continue to receive all benefits due him, when a member changes his address he should im­ mediately notify Union Head­ quarters. Members should notify the Rec­ ords Department, Seafarers Inter­ national Union, 675 Fourth Ave­ nue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. They should also include their Social Security number and book number with the new address. Seafarers Log V.-, . .1 -f: .ii-i:, �Activities By B. Rocker Cargo Preference Bill SIU has been deeply committed for many months in a struggle to win passage of H.R. 8193, to guarantee a percentage of oil imports to U.S.-flag ships. Our representatives have met with other labor organizations to prepare information and statements to clarify some oi"(BL*puints to members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Last month the bill was in a House-Senate conference committee to work out some differences in the House and Senate versions. That committee finished work and sent the final draft back for approval. The House passed the con­ ference report; the Senate did not take action. We are awaiting the return of the Congress from its month-long recess so that the Senate can vote. While members are out-^many of them at home campaigning—we have not been idle. An ad hoc committee has been formed with other labor groups and this committee is continuing to hold meetings to discuss further action as we come down to the wire. Reorganization of the House of Representatives The Boiling Report, which proposed major changes in the standing com­ mittees of the House, has failed. The proposal which would have hit Seafarers hm-dest was that the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee be dismantled and its functions scattered to several other committees. A report from another committee, chaired by Chairman Julia Hansen, was offered as a substitute for the Boiling Report. The Hansen Report gave added jurisdiction to Merchant Marine and Fisheries. On Oct. 8, the House voted to accept the Hansen Committee Report. Deepwater Ports On Oct. 9, the Senate passed S. 4076, its version of the deepwater port bill, which authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue licenses to own, build and operate deepwater ports. The House version, H.R. 10701, gives licensing authority to the Interior Department. PensioB Plan RegulaticHi Our representatives in Washington have kept in close contact with Labor Department and Treasury Department people since the Pension Bill waspassed and signed into law. The law gives broad guidelines for private pension plans, but Labor and Treasury representatives are still charged with the responsibility for regulations. These regulations help to clarify the broad guidelines spelled out in the law. The SIU is working closely with those charged with writing regulations to make certain that the rights of Seafarers are fully protected and guaranteed. (See story on Page 2.) National Maritime Council At its regular meeting this month, attended by SIU President Paul Hall, the National Maritime Council set qp a special committee to determine public relations policy. The Council seeks to promote the intere..;ts of the American merchant marine by encouraging U.S. businesses to ship American. The new committee will coordinate a speakers' bureau, prepare texts and spell out policy. This will give unity to statements made by high-level manage­ ment members of the Council when they appear and speak throughout the "country. Congressional Budget Reform Government spending has a direct effect on the cost of living of every American family. Studies show that increased costs are a leading concern of most Americans. Recent Congressional action may refiect the concern of the people. Congress has lost much of its power of legislative initiative to the Executive branch over the years. In large part, the problem has been the inability of this rather cumbersome body, with many powerful leaders, to speak with a single voice for its 535 members. Government is complex, and growing, and each member has interests which are specifically related to his constituents and his district. In an effort to reassert Congressional control over government spending, a joint study committee was appointed to make recommendations. As a result, a bill was passed to create new House and Senate committees to analyze budget options and prepare budget resolutions. The way the system operates now, the President prepares his budget, with input from his departments, coordinated through the Oflfice of Management and Budget. He submits the budget to Congress and they act on his proposal. Existing practices foiled Congressional control over how much the federal government spent. The bill will provide procedures to limit backdoor spending and to force the President to spend impounded funds. House and Senate Budget committees will study and recommend changes in the President's budget. They will then draw up a resolution with a tentative, alternative Congressional budget. The bill creates a Congressional Budget Office to provide experts and com­ puters to absorb and analyze data. Appoint SIU Official to Committees On Puerto Rican Minimum Wages An elected SIU oflScial has been ap­ pointed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to two Puerto Rico Minimum Wage In­ dustry Committees as a representative of labor. Headquarters Representative Ed­ ward X. Mooney was nominated for appointment to these committees by AFL-CIO President George Meany. The first committee met in October to hold hearings on new proposed Fed­ eral minimum wages for the plastic, rub­ ber and jewelry workers in Ihierto Rico. The second committee will meet this month to study minimum wage rates for Puerto Rico's tobacco workers. As required by law, all committees reviewing new minimum wage propos­ als in Puerto Rico are composed of representatives from labor, business and the public. 'SIU oflScial Mooney was joined by C. Stephen Clem, Jr. of the United Rub­ ber Workers and Benjamin Feldman of the Leather Goods, Plastics and Nov­ elty Workers International Union as the labor representatives on the Committee hearing new wage proposals for the plastic, rubber and jewelry workers. On the second committee which will review minimum wage rates for tobacco workers. Brother Mooney will be joined by Wallace Mergler of the Tobacco Workers International Union and Anne Draper of the AFL-CIO Department of Research as labor's representatives. Delayed Benefits The following membcn have had (heir benefit paymenti held up because fliey failed to anpply complete Information when filing their clalnu. Please con. tact Tom Cranford at {212) 499-6600. Social Sicuflty Number Union Name ' Antonoppuloii •»••••" • Lewiif SiTii Di 1111 > t •«I > • f Fitte. Bi f II I11»1,11111111 r Novembtr, 1974 .. 1. 1, .. ,, ,1 .. ,, .. ,, ,, 112-50-0840 297-01-0726 433-20-3774 363-36-7788 019-40-5970 212-20-6272 236-80-5966 435-16-2901 423-05-3272 278-46-2628 070=^70-3602 UIW IBU IBU A&G UIW A&G A&O IBU A&G UIW A&O Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAU. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center WASHINGTON — The AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center was formally dedicated this month by President George Meany before a large audience of trade union leaders and educators. Speaking on the grounds of the 47acre campus located in Silver Spring, Md., President Meany said: "We realize the need for education— not just for the citizenry as a whole— but special edncation for our own people . .. to make our people better, more intelligent trade unionists so that they can do their job better and make a better contribution not only to the people we represent but to this nation." AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland said the new education center will "contribute greatly to the future growth of the trade union movement." The SIU was represented at the dedi­ cation ceremonies by Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco and a group of Seafarers who are in the Bo­ suns Recertification program and in various upgrading programs at the Lundeberg School. The purposes of the Labor Studies Center are to develop trade union lead­ ership through training and educa­ tional programs: to develop educa­ tional programs which will carry labor's basic philosophy to all parts of the community, and to involve trade union­ ists in the problems of the total labor movement. Plans for a college degree program leading to a bachelor's degree in labor studies are now under way, and a num­ ber of men and women in the labor movement are now studying for their degrees. •. (,i '4 ' �•i:- I;- Mack Brendle Seafarer Mack Brendle, 46, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and has been sail­ ing as a bosun for the past 15 years. A native of Louisiana, Seafarer Brendle now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Carolan and their son. Ame Eckert Seafarer Arne Eckert, 38, has been sailing with the SIU since 1963, and has been shipping as a bosun for the past two years. Brother Eckert ships from the port of Seattle and makes his home in that city with his wife Diana and their three sons. I i $ I 4^ 4 P.G.Wingfield Seafarer P. G. Wingfield, 52, has been sailing with the SIU since 1948, and has been ship­ ping as a bosun for the past five years. Born in Roanoke, Va., Brother Wingfield now ships from the port of Jacksonville and makes his home there with his wife Margie and their son. James Foster Seafarer Jimmy Foster, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1947. A native of Mobile, Ala., he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Bonnie and their two children. Anthony Palino Seafarer Tony Palino, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and started shipping out as a bosun 15 years ago. A native -f of New Jersey, Brother Palino still makes his home there. He ships out of the port of New York. Nicb"lqs Bcchlivanis Bosuns Recertificafion Program Providing More Knowledge Another class of bosuns graduated from the SIlTs Bosun Recerttfication Program this montii, and soon they will go aboard the SlU's contracted ships with a greater knowledge and understanding of their Union and the entire maritime industiy. Through this program, flie SIU is continuing to provide its contracted companies with Seafarers who are highly qualified to be leaders of the unlicensed seamen aboard ship. With the graduation of this class, the total number of bosuns to have gone through the program is now up to 165. Bosun Rich Newell, from flie port of Houston, was originally in this class. However, upon coming up to Headquarters—after completing the one-month stay at Piney Point—Brother Newell was taken ill and had to return home. • ' }' i Following are the names and home ports of the 165 Seafarers who have I. w., Seattle Jaadora, Stanley, New York " Janmn, Sven, New York Johnson, Ravaugbn, Houston Kerngood, Morton, Batthnore KleimoJa, WiUfam, New York Knoies, Raymond, San Francii^ , Edgar, Net dtfffladbi, Eak^ore Baker, Elmer, Hoestou Koza, Leo, Baltimore? Lamht^ Reidus, Landrun, Mannel, San Juan Lasso, Rolnsrt, San Joan yie, Jedn, New Orleans pivolne, Raymond, -- ^ • 1^, Hans, Settle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Leyal,. Joseph, jphiladelphia . EJbby^ Geoj^e^ New Orleans Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Manning, Denis. Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans Meehan, William, Norfolk i^doin, James, Houston Bechiivanis, Nicholas, New Yoik r,Havid, Norfolk ]|^e,Jan,NewYoik lk>|ko, Stanley, San Eraachkca Boaey, Andrew, Norfolk aBrendle. Mack. Houston an, jEmest, Houston it, Vernon, Tampa George, New Orleans ' Burlm, Cieorge, New York "•"-•on, Ronald, New York long, Wttliam, Seattle Walter, Norfolk ^ Hormon, Hcnsfon Anthony, Houston Carbone, Victor, San Juan , ^ t>stro, GnUlemto, San Juan lestnnt, Donald, Mobile ',Rjcbard,SMtt Francisco , PiA-: ' Federsen, Otto, New Orleids . ' Pehlep,Fmleriok,!Vltfblle fence, Floyd, Hoiisftiw K , ' ferry, Vincent Grima " Seafarer Vincent Grima, 54, has been shipping out with the SIU since 1962, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past five years. A native of Malta. Brother Grima now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships from that port. « ' »: mm:'- . Piii Ik m^mrnk, Rains, Horace, Houston la, Vincent, New Y ioback,8wrt,NewYoJ _ / ^ iw Vork licks, Donald, New York -ges,. Raymond, . -, Mobile Hodges, RaymondtW., W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York .. Hhydc, Arw, Fhlladelphi Ipsen, Orta, New York Page 10 Viekko,Ne J Maurice Olson ^ Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodnques, Lancelot, San Juan RodrlKoez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward. Baltimore „ Schwara, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore ' Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Smith, Lester, Norfolk ^kol, Stanley, lf»ron,lobn,J ' Seafateii' Cfjil Mize, 52, hq J Seen d member of the SIU since 1943. and began sailing as a bosun 10 years ago. A native of Oakland, Calif., Brother Mize now makes his home in Ajo, Ariz, with his wife Josephine and their daughter, He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Aathor^ New Yoi^ •w Roy Meffert Seafarer Roy Meffert, 56, has been sailing with the SIU since 1956, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for the past 13 years. A native of Louisville, Ky., he now makes his home in St. Petersburg, Fla. Brother Meffert ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville. CyrilMize Nicholson, Eogenc, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn^ New York ' O^Brfen, WiMlanu New York <YCoanor» WiBlam, Seattte CS«ojti,Fred,Sasr" —• • Ison, Maurtce, . J.W.Allen Seafarer J, W. Al­ len, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1953, and has been sailing as a bo­ sun for the past 10 years. A native of Tennessee: Brother Allen now makes his home in Ed­ monds, Wash, with his wife Bea and their four children. He ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Maurice "Ole" Olson, 56, started shipping with the SlU in 1944, and began sailing as a bosun in 1946. A native of Milwaukee, Wise., Brother Olson now makes his home in Somerville, Mass, where he lives With his wife Doris and three children. He ships out of the port of Boston. ' MerriU, Charles, Mobile ^ Michael, Joseph, italtlmore Clyde, Seattle Jacksonville Monardo, Sylvester, New Orl^ Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ridph, San John, San Francisco , ; ^ William, New York . ., «.-v., o, Cbartes, Hourtpn Richard. Houston New York J Wte' '' Seafarer Nick Bechlivanis, 58, has been sailing with the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun five years ago. A native of Greece, Brother Bechlivanis ships from the port of New York and makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Despina and their three children „ Tlcer,Dan,S Tillman, William, San F„ Tirclll, Enrico, New York Todd, B^symond, New Ortehhi Turner, Paul, New Orleans Wahaco, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Wardlaw, Richard, Honston ,, / Weaver, Harold, Houston • :;^hitmc^.:Alaii. New Yorit Wlnghold, f, G. Jacksonville |^orkm«n#H«M»er*;Ncw Orleaiiii; lEaragoasa, Roberto, New York h-: �Robert Keith Seafarer Robert Keith, 22, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971 and re*turned to Piney Point in 1974 to obtain his AB tick­ et. Brother Keith lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Kathryn and ships from the port of San Francisco. Doug Heller Seafarer Doug Heller, 20, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Prior to at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Pro­ gram, Brother Hel­ ler obtained his third assistant cooky rating at Piney Point. Born in Detroit, Brother Heller makes his home in New Orleans and ships out of that port. i " I' This month seven mo/e siiccessfn%> ^ flie SIlPs Siniority Upg^^ aiuS took oath of obhgaiiQh at the generfkl lemberahip meeting in New Yoik. S EstahUshed tohelp piepaio oar mein^ blip for the innovadons aboard fly constructed ships, the Seniority Duane Stevens Seafarer Duane Stevens, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in April of 1972. Brother Stevens re­ turned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket before at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Husser, La., he ships out of the port of New Orleans. Dpi^dihg Program also serves ^e these thiion members with a anderstanding of the SIU's operatii apd problems. These seven Seafarers bring the toi nnmber of men who have attained ^ai^rtatiisthpU James McParland Seafarer James McParland, 24, has been sailing with the SlU since 1971. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother McParland obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A native of Brooklyn, he still makes his home there and ships out of the port of New York. ,. .. Following dre the names ;^dains, Francis, Deck ^len, Lawrence, Engine AUison, Muipfc^, Engine Andrepont, P. Engine Arnold, Mott, E^k Bartol, Thomas, Deck IfoxtetvAian, Engine |Bean,.E hi. Deck- „ • B^uverd, Arthur, En|^ Bellinger, WiUJiam, Steward Blaeklok, iUchard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Bnrke, Lee Roy, Engine Buirke, Timothy, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck Ci^, Garrett, Deck ConkUn, Kevin, Engine Cnnningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck DiWf John, Engine Derice, Michael, Engine Deskins. WiUiam, Steward Maximo, Engine Ewing, Lany, Steward Fanner, WBliam, Deck Fila, Marion,] Frost, Stephen, Garda^ Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gutay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Grabam, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M^:R., Deck^ ^ Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroii, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hnmmerick, James, Jr., Steward Hiatchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck ]^ KeDi^Tiiomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck .eliey,John, Deck ae Kemey, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charl^, Engine Kittleson, L, Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Koaetes, Johnnie, Deck Kmic, Lawrence, Deck LeClair, Lester,Steward Lehmann, Artbnr, Deck completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. T^sch^ Robert, Deck Sanders, Darry, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Sanger, Alfred, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Shaw, Ronald, Engine iHanning, Henry, Steward Simonetfi, Joseph, Steward iMarcus, M. A., Deck Simpson^ Spiirgeon, Engine McAttdhew, Martin, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck iHcCabe, John, Engine iy ^ B., Steward ~ McC^, T. J., Engine Smitb, Robert, Deck^ McParland, James, Engine Spell, Gary, £^ne IVitiiix, R. G., Jr., Engine Speii, Joseph, Deck ivRranda, John, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine ; Moore, C. M., Deck Stauter, David, Engine Moore, George, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Moore, William, Deck Svoboda, Kvefoslar, Engii Mortier, William, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine Painter, Philip, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine, Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Dect Trdnor, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Utterback, Larry, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Reamey, Vaifon, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Stev Vokmir, George, Deck ^ William^ Dec! Walker, Marvin, Engine Rivers, Sam, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Roback, lames. Deck Rodi%nez, Charles, Engine , Steward John, Deck RtHinie Laner ~ Seafarer Ronnie Laner, 28, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. Prior to obtaining his full A book. Brother La­ ner earned his QMED rating at Piney Point. A resi­ dent of Franklin, N. J., he ships out of the port of New York. Lester LeCIair Seafarer Lester "Bud" LeClair has been sailing with the SlU for eight years. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program, Seafarer LeClair upgraded to chief steward at Piney Point. He makes his home in San Fran­ cisco and ships from that port. Francis Adams Seafarer Francis Adams, 20, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Adams returned to HLSS and received his AB ticket before attending the Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A resident of Baltimore, he ships out of that port. Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In- addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. To Preserve a 'Lifeline', Seafarers Donate to Blood Sank 'A* Seniority Upgrader Ronnie Laner (left) and Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize make their contribution to the SIU Blood Bank by donating a pint of blood.at the SIU Medical Clinic at Headquarters. Both men know the necessity of keeping the Blood Bank as full as possible because it is a lifeline for SIU members and their families. Seafarers Laner and Mize were in New York last month completing their necessary time in the Upgrading and Recertification Programs. Nurse Cheryl Edel assists in the process. November, 1974 Page 11 �•Jf, •^ . ... ......rTI DISPATCHERS REPORT. OCTOBER 1-31, 1974 Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle 6 103 10 28 11 3 26 79 46 51 22 20 14 58 0 0 2 0 9 13 8 9 3 521 Puerto Rico .. Houston . , .. Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 f- TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore . .. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama ... Alpena .Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 21 1 7 3 1 4 10 7 9 8 10 0 12 0 2 0 1 3 2 3 0 1 106 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 18 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 0 20 66 0 13 4 0 7 25 0 10 1 1 3 8 0 7 19 0 23 48 1 10 30 0 35 7 0 2 9 0 5 12 0 3 7 0 3 41 0 11 0 2 4 1 8 3 8 2 1 1 24 9 11 21 13 25 14 8 12 9 0 13 3 3 6 85 147 402 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 12* 195 20 65 20 13 61 144 68 128 60 63 26 186 0 4 5 3 8 18 5 4 5 1,123 3 48 5 9 9 2 13 23 15 25 16 23 0 43 0 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 245 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 7 0 2 3 4 3 0 1 0 3 35 4 154 12 54 28 11 58 132 39 95 26 30 18 129 0 2 3 1 3^ 21 5 4 1 830 6 109 7 21 14 3 18 45 30 42 17 23 7 67 0 2 2 0 0 2 5 1 2 413 3 10 0 4 3 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 4 40 3 87 12 32 20 6 45 79 36 61 20 31 25 125 0 2 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 590 2 23 0 2 2 1 1 5 7 19 6 10 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 95 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 98 8 29 13 6 19 71 19 45 7 19 9 43 0 1 3 0 4 19 6 2 2 425 4 44 5 10 7 3 3 17 8 19 7 10 3 16 0 2 2 0 3 2 6 2 0 173 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 2 16 0 55 9 29 8 1 19 22 14 38 5 13 4 46 0 4 3 1 3 21 7 2 3 312 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 2 3 3 4 0 21 1 25 7 16 1 1 2 15 9 10 3 5 4 4 5 3 1 0 7 5 9 2 0 135 •r Port I ?• Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 43 4 11 7 3 18 35 21 30 8 23 11 48 0 0 ' 0 272 0 11 0 2 0 0 1 0 5 6 2 8 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 41 0 40 4 21 5 2 8 38 9 26 1 12 7 31 0 1 4 5 8 21 4 18 5 270 1,488 2 100 15 26 14 6 15 43 35 55 12 30 11 43 22 2 4 2 3 8 6 3 2 459 879 1 0 3 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals . Totals All Depts 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 7 0 38 1 17 5 2 14 29 20 30 5 15 4 24 0 1 3 1 2 11 3 6 3 234 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 0 6 0 2 1 0 24 1 26 8 6 6 2 7 12 8 10 2 9 2 3 9 I 1 1 1 4 3 1 2 125 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 30 • 0 * 18 0 * * 26 5 25 24 ' * J; 17 252 948 407 130 - 4 64 9 32 19 6 20 70 13 44 8 21 16 48 I 0 0 3 5 7 22 6 12 4 433 2,982 7 210 20 58 38 6 48 98 56 131 43 42 35 117 0 1 2 5 5 10 7 5 2 946 1,699 14 61 1 11 14 0 0 20 6 12 0 5 4 73 0 8 67 16 28 67 16 14 39 476 559 PRESroENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS €75 4 Ave, Bkiyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Midi. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. BaltimoK St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St. 14202 SlU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU(312)SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mich. 10225 W. lefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mlna 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla..2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CTTY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Uwrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415)626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gnvob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. .312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaBf. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 .(213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Jq^ ....... .P.O. Box 429 Yokohaaui Port P.O. 5-^NiiioiiOlidori Naka-I^ 2^1-91 201-7935 Ext 281 As reported at this month's general membership meeting In New York, shipping has slowed down somewhat over the past month. This Is do mainly to the rush In shipping we experience each year after Labor Day, and the fact that a number of U.S.flag vessds are laid up awaiting cargoes. The slowdown In shipping, however. Is only a temporary situation. Several ships are crewlng up this month and as usual shipping picks up around the Christmas holidays. We are also expecting a successful vote on the Enc^ Transportation Security Act late this month, which should have an Immediate effect on U.S. flag shipping. Page 12 ' Seafarers Log �Delta Brasil Pays Off After South American Run SS Delta (Delta Line) had a smooth payoff last month In New Orleans after one of her South America mns. The 522-foot long vessel has two regularnms: from ffie U^. Gnlf to West Africa, and from the Gulf to Central America and North Brazil. The general cargo ship is a floating "grocery store," and rarries types of cargo bom "sonp to nuts." The Delta Brasil was buUt in 1968 at Ingalls Shipyards in Pascagonla, Miss. She is one of five sister ships built for Delta Line that year; the others are the Delta Argentina, Delta Paraguay, Delta Uruguay and Delta Mexico. The C-2 ship has a deadweight tonnage of 13,039, a horsepower of 11,660, and travels at a speed of 18.6 knots. She carries a full crew of 39 men. The Delta Brasil (Delta Line) at the docks in New Orleans at payoff last month. Able-seaman John Klondyke gets his book back from SlU Patrolman Stanley Zeagleras Crew Messman R. B. Kelly looks on. i Cook and Baker Calvin Troxclair at work in the galley oh the Delta Brasil. Wiper Antonio Villanueva (left) and Steward Bill Marion get receipts from Patrolman Zeagler after making SPAD donation at payoff. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership.- This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ..V .•• • . • ^ - ^^FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wateris District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union itoanceSi The ('constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly JiD'ance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examiiration each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and: ^parate findings. TRtfST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Districf are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments .of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financiaj records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SIIIPFING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. November; 1974 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. . EQUAL.RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by cettified mail, return receipt requested. Page 13 �•Pi I AT SEA "Old Timers" From Virginia SS Summit Crewmembers of the containership SS Summit (Sea-Land) donated $106 from the ship's fund to Mrs. Larry B. Kelly of Fallbrook, Calif., widow of AB Larry Kelly who died in a crane accident aboard this vessel at Captain's Bay, Unalaska, Alaska on Sept. 1. SS Wacosfa After running aground off Freeport, the Bahamas, the 8,673-ton container vessel, SS Wacosta (Sea-Land) was refloated showing bottom damage, but no leaks. On a coastwise run, the crew was paid off in New York on Oct. 21. SS Warrior Following a run from Rotterdam, the crew of the SS Warrior (Sea-l,and) was paid off in New York on Oct. 23. Then the 27,135-dwt ship left for the West Coast to deliver oil to Japan. SS Overseas Arctic The SS Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) carried 50,000 tons of wheat to Chittagong-Chalna, Bangladesh this month after a payoff in New Orleans on Oct 14. Her last voyage was to Nigeria. SS Sugar Islander Sailing from New Orleans and San Francisco, the SlU-contracted SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) carried a 24,100-ton cargo to Japan late last month. SS Delta Norte Three exchange teachers from Latin America—Eduardo Taroco and Mary Rivero of Uruguay and Nelida Giacobbe of Argentina—^received a complimentary voyage aboard the SlU-contracted SS Delta Norte (Delta Line). The educators will teach Spanish history, language and culture in New Orleans high schools this term. SS Delta Argentina Another free cruise aboard the SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) went to Merchant Marine Essay Contest winner Robert T. Morgan of Gallipolis, Ohio who vacationed in Central America, north Brazil and Caribbean ports. The contest is sponsored aimually by the Propeller Club of the United States. SS Bradford Island The master of the SS Bradford Island (International Transport) received a letter of commendation and thanks from the crew for his "quick handling of a sick crewmember," Robert Lenleck, who was lifted off the ship while at sea by an Air Force helicopter. The ill seaman who suffered a heart attack was flown to a hospital in Honolulu. "Old Timers" from Mathews County, Va., AB 0. Majette (I.) and Recertified Bosun W. Meehan pose together on the Azalea City (Sea-Land) during a recent voyage. Bosun Meehan, as the ship's chairman, reported in the ship's minutes that the crewmembers of the Azalea City had read an edi­ torial in the Washington Post concerning oil imports on American ships during a shipboard meeting, and decided that "This story made the seamen look like a bunch of thieves and completely distorted the whole issue." Union Brotherhood in Action In a recent letter to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG, SIU Brother Dan­ iel D. Backrak wrote that, "... (at) Piney Point, you will see the Seafarers of the future." And this is indeed true. Union Brotherhood is a way of life at the Harry Lundeberg School. Seafarer John Rozmus came to HLSS as an upgrader to achieve his QMED. While there, he requested that, in addi­ tion to the individualized mathematics instruction he received in class, he got extra help in fractions and decimals. Trainee Gary Smuck volunteered to help Brother Rozmus, and they worked together in the evenings and on week­ ends. According to both himself and his teachers, Brother Rozmus made excel­ lent progress. In a recent letter to Mar­ garet Nalen, Director of Academic Education at the Lundeberg School, he wrote, "Mrs. Nalen, I owe you a debt of gratitude for having assigned Gary SS Arizpa After the Arizpa laid up in Port Elizabeth, N.J. late last month. Recertified Bosun Stanley J. Jandora thanked the crew for "their willing cooperation in everything." Chief Steward W. Seltzer expressed his thanks to the bosun by saying he's "one of the best I ever sailed with." SS Council Grove Coming from Yokosuka, Japan, the SS Council Grove (Cities Service) docked in Rota, Spain and Dognes, France early this month before heading for the Azores and the Gulf. USNS Maumee it was reported at a payoff in Carteret, N.J. last month that B/R Terry Ostermier was sent home ill from Rota, Spain. SS Potomac We have a bit of poetry from the SS Potomac (Ogden Marine). Chief Steward Newelle Johnson, Jr. wrote: "A beautiful woman pleases the eye, a good woman pleases the heart; one is a jewel, the other a treasure." And, "I am a strenuous advocate for liberty and property, but when these rights are invaded by a pretty woman, I am neither able to defend my money nor my freedom." Gaiy Smuck John Rozmus Smuck to help me with mathematics while at Piney Point.'! Once both men had left HLS, Sea­ farer Rozmus was able to return trainee Smuck's favor. "Last week I took a job as an oiler on an overseas supertanker called the "Overseas Arctic," Rozmus wrote. "We're on our way to Nigeria, West Africa. Gary Smuck is a member of the engine department here." Brother Rozmus became the young formertrainee's teacher while at sea. In a letter to Mrs. Nalen, Seafarer Smuck wrote, "Do you remember John Rozmus? He was going for his QMED, and you let me give him a little help in math. Well, John's on this ship now. He's a cool dude. We get along good." Success has come to both men through the highest tradition of mutual help and Union Brotherhood. Brother Rozmus is maintaining his QMED en­ dorsement to allow himself a variety of career options, and Brother Smuck has just completed upgrading to FOWT at Piney Point. SS Seatrain Maryland Seafarers aboard the SS Seatrain Maryland (Hudson Waterways) gave "an extra vote of thanks to the steward, F. Urias, for the lobster dinner and the music and news supplied in the messroom." SS Vantage Defender Crew Messman Ray Herrin was^ put ashore to a hospital on the Cape Verde Islands early last month. SS Marymar SlU-contracted Delta Steamship has chartered the C-4 general cargo ship Marymar on a one-year contract from Calmar Lines. The Marymar, laid up for over a month, is one of the seven Calmar C-4s affected by the company's cutback on intercca^tal service. The Marymar will crew this month in Baltimore and she will run from the Gulf to the west coast of Africa. Page 14 Seafarers Log 1, �In 1965 I-ASHORE ,'? meer Washington, D.C. Aerial color photography called "photobathymetry" is being used to measure ocean depths off the U.S. coasts to map nauticd charts, says the U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Survey. One aircraft and 11 ships conducted tests for several years off Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Florida Keys, Beaufort and Oregon Inlets, N.C., the Pacific Coast and the Great Lakes. A new experimental film specifically for clearer underwater detail is being tested. Portland, Me. A protest to the U.S. State Department recently by Michael Orlando, an official of the SIUNA-aflfiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union in Gloucester, Mass. resulted in the seizure of a Japanese fishing dragger's cargo and 22-man crew at a dock here. The seizure of the Koto Shiro Maru was for violating the international pact which bans foreign fishing within 12 miles of the U.S. Brother Norbert Patrick, standing, shows his new first assistant engineer's license to SlU New York Port Agent Leon Hall. After sailing with the SIU for three years and graduating from the MEBA/ District 2 School as a third assistant engineer in 1968, Brother Norbert Pat­ rick recently earned his first assistant engineer's license. A native of the West Indies, ex-Sea­ farer Patrick began sailing with the SIU in 1965 as a FOWT and within a year had earned his full SIU "A" book through the Union's "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. And though a mem­ ber of the MEBA/District 2 since 1968, Brother Patrick has maintained his book and his membership in the SIU. One of the reasons that Brother Pat­ rick feels strongly bound to the SIU and its membership is that in 1967 he was encouraged by the Union to attend the engineers training school offered by MEBA/District 2 and earn his third assistant engineer's license. To Brother Patrick, sailing since the age of 16, this was an important oppor­ tunity to continue advancing in the field he had chosen as his career while still a young man, and he elected to remain an active member of the Union. Brother Patrick graduated from the engineers training school in 1968 and began shipping as third assistant engi­ neer. Happy with his new Coast Guard li­ cense, but anxious to take his training one step further. Brother Patrick re­ turned to school in 1971 and stayed there until he had earned his second assistant engineer's license. A few years of sailing in his new position followed, and then earlier this year. Brother Patrick had accumulated enough seatime as second assistant engi­ neer to again return to school. A good student. Brother Patrick spent three hard months studying be­ fore he passed the Coast Guard exam and was awarded his first assistant engi­ neer's license last month. Now First Assistant Engineer Patrick has shipped out on the SlU-contracted Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) and will stay aboard this ship for awhile. But this active seaman's plans for the future don't end there. Never con­ tent to rest on his laurels, career sea­ farer Patrick is already counting the days left until he will be eligible to take the exam for his chief engineer's license. Transhuron Runs on Reef Off Indian Island The SlU^manned Transhuron.(Hudson Waterways) ran aground on a reef off an Indian island in September crack­ ing her hull in the process and was dam­ aged beyond repair. Twenty-eight of the crewmembers were forced to abandon ship and took refuge on the nearby island until they were brought to the mainland of India three days later. The Transhuron's troubles began on Sept. 24 when a major fire in the engine room caused all loss of power. The ves­ sel had been enroute from the Persian Gulf to Subic Bay in the Philippines with a shipment of oil. The tanker drifted for two days until she ran aground on the reef off the island of Kiltan, about 200 miles off the western coast of India. While the master and four officers remained on board, 28 crewmembers took shelter on the island. They remained there for three days un­ til they were rescued by an Indian tug (the Gaj) and transported the 200 miles or so to Cochin, India. Here is a perfect example of the im­ portance of lifeboat training. The men November, 1974 of the Transhuron were able to man the lifeboats and get to the nearby island quickly and without injury. Chief Steward Kasmirz; Lynch and Recertified Bosun Wallace Perry, Jr. were two of the SIU crew which spent three days on Kiltan. Seafarers Lynch and Perry said the conditions on the island could not be described as "luxurious." "We were housed in shacks about 12' X 12' and we got food only once a day," Lynch said. "At first they took our lifeboats and supplies, but later we were permitted to go back to the ship for more stores," said Perry. While the Gaj was taking the men from the island another tug Chal­ lenger) picked up the remaining officers from the ship. The crew had praise for the able assistance rendered by the In­ dian navy and the tugs. After being detained by the Indian government for 13 days, the crew was flown back to the West Coast by Hud­ son Waterways. The Coast Guard will hold an investigstion into the mishap. Piney Point Egyptian maritime delegate, Alfonse Sadek visited here recently on a U.N.sponsored torn of American merchant marine schools. He was impressed with HLSS and the trainees. Sadek was here as an observer for the United Nations which is building a merchant marine and maritime shoreside training school for Arab students. 12^ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Dale. Conlrtbutor's Name Address State. City. S.S. No. SPAO IS a separate setrfated furttf. its proceeds are used to rurther lis oojects and purposes including, but not limited to turtnenng irte poiilivai. social and economic interests of Seatarer seamen, the preservation and .furthenrsg of the American Merchant Mann# wtfh improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection with such objects. SPAO supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office AM contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condilion of membershipin the Union (SiUNA AGLiWD) or of employment, if a contribution »s made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO at the above ecWress. certified mail witnm thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAO to protect and further your economic, political and social Interests, American trade urrlon concepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy of our r^ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or wiii be| available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Wasnmgion. D C. 20402.1 M' Signature of Solicitor 1974 Port *2000^ WWWWWWW First Tripper Gives to SPAD Messman K. Lawdry, left, gets SPAD receipt from SIU Patrolman Stanley Zeagler at the Sea-Land Venture's payoff last month in the port of New Orleans. Brother Lawdry completed his first trip as a Seafarer aboard the vessel since graduating the Harry Lundeberg School. Our members' support of SPAD has enabled the SIU to begin the work of revitalizing the U.S. mer­ chant marine. A healthy maritime Industry means more jobs and job security for SIU members. Page 15 �I f' -I ^afarers in the LNG course at Piney Point study a detailed diagram of an LNG storage system. They are. - —— m iiTTiTniiiiwMMiTrnmMiiiii~T'-Tn-"---T:y"-'r-ii--^ structor Charlie Nalen; Seafarers William sTrulisf Bob sSskrand^SMcLandom" LNG carriers mL^ed^bylhe^S n- r — SlU-contracted th^safety s^tems^'f^^^^ - lii^-- - —"-TMlTrii Lundeberg School. uses this blueprint to explain am a If tfie SIU is to grow with the expanding American merchant marine, Seafarers will need special training to keep pace with the technological advances that are making diis expansion possible. Among the most important and complex of the new types of ships beginning to crew-np are the Liquid Natural Gas carriers. These ships are able to carry large amounts of natural gas that has been converted to a liquid state through a super cooling process. In this liquid state, the natural gas, transported at minus 260 degrees F. in special con­ tainers, occupies only 1/600 of the space needed to hold the same product in its gaseous state. The SIU realizes that these highly sophisticated energy carriers will be required to carry well trained crews that have received special train­ ing in all phas^ of operating these ships and handling their cargo. To meet this need, an LNG program has been set up at the Lundeberg School to give Seafarers in all departments the training necessary to safely man LNG vessels. The course at the Lundeberg School begins with an introduction to the chemistry of LNG and its physical properties. This section also covers the dangers of skin contact with LNG and other toxic effects View forward over an LNG carrier's five cargo tanks. Courtesy of Marine Engineering/Log '-it I #•:.• The LNG carried by these new ships will be stored in special ^^"ks llko thls 000 in Brooklyn. N.Y.. until needed during This artist's conception of an LNG tanker shows the soecial tanks that wiii carry the LNG at rnmus 260-F aSSOClatcd Wlth tlUS CargO. It then covers fire prevention techniques aboard LNG carriers and the use of special safety equipment needed to handle LNG. After this introduction. Seafarers enrolled in the course will receive instruction in the use of equipment used in pumping and storing the Shipyard workers guide the huge shell of an LNG tank into an outer shell. When completed, the unit will be hoisted into the LNG, as well as the operation of inert gas systems used to clean the tanker's hull, tanks. This section will also cover the loading and unloading pro­ cedures, and the various monitoring systems used to insure safe handling of this special cargo. The SIU's LNG program at the Lundeberg School, praised by the U.S. Maritime Administration as "one of the best examples of labor support of improved ships capabilities," is designed to provide mem­ bers of the deck, engine and steward departments with the information needed by all Seafarers who will sail aboard these vessels. To be eligible to attend this comprehensive four week course. Sea­ farers in the deck and steward departments must hold a rating in their department, and black gang members must hold a QMED rating. The LNG carriers have been carefully designed to provide safe transportation of this important cargo. By offering this LNG course, the SIU can be assured that Seafarers wiU be among the best trained m^r Coast Guard Lt.-Commander Fred Hal- back ® ^ P'"®" . Courtesv of oi Brooklyn Brooklvn Union Ilttinm Cos Company Courtesy At® fatee. Y \ LOG.) '"'•'J' conseioiB sapors manning these energy carriers of 'A gas industry representative demon- •••• (For an application to the program, see page 31 of this strates the conversion of natural gas to 'Here, shipyard workers construct a o liquid liniitH state, ctato a courtesy of Brooklyn unton cas cnhonVol LNG I Mt^ ftank. sphorical vorsen discusses the safe carriage of LNG with trainees and upgraders at the Lundeberg School. rfV ' pi®i Page 17 |i':i .Pi,,:- 'j — —L-j—ip r �r-' The Back Stobber •, :• rr'r'-. A Threat to Freedom An organization exists in this country today which presents a real and serious threat to the U.S. labor movement and the millions of American workers it represents. The organization calls itself Ameri­ cans Against Union Control of Govern­ ment (AAUCG). Its ulimate goal is the destruction of the basic principles—the right to organize and the right to strikeupon which the American labor move­ ment was built. Americans Against Union Control of Government, invariably, are those in the upper class of business and political so­ ciety—^people least in need of union rep­ resentation and best in a position to benefit by breaking the back of the labor movement. They have been trying to get their "message" to the general public through widespread letter writing cam­ paigns initiated by well-known figures in business and government. A typical AAUCG letter claims that because of the political activities of labor unions "freedom's days are numbered." Labor, they say, will accomplish this coup on democracy by working for a "veto-proof Congress that will push for "further regulation and strangulation of private business, and expansion and en­ forcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act." . These letters of course neglect to say that it was the American labor movement that ended the slavery of seven-day work weeks, sweat shops and abusive child labor. Coal miners no longer have to "seU their souls to the company store," and American seamen are no longer under­ paid, overworked, second class citizens. In fact, it is the American labor move­ ment, through its years of work, that has elevated the standard of living for the working man in this country to the high- I '"f est in the world. This doesn't sound much like a threat to freedom. In the political arena, the goal of the labor movement is not a blind "veto proof Congress. Labor's goal is, though, an openminded Congress that has the best interests of the working man at heart and the courage of conviction to vote accord­ ingly despite outside pressures. In the area of business, labor does not advocate over regulation or strangula­ tion. However, business must be regu­ lated by the government to prevent the price gouging and windfall profit making that took place during last year's energy crisis at the expense of the American consumer. Turning to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, AAUCG claims this also is a threat to freedom. OSHA is a law which regulates and enforces safety standards in work areas. Violators are not prosecuted, though, unless unsafe conditions are not corrected. Safety costs money; that is what AAUCG protests. Welreceived our son Paul^Septeml^rcbi;^ of l.og yesterday. Imagiiie ;my husband's surprise when he read page 12 and read that tte 55 Punuwu was fomerly the SS Marine Jumper. me to explain. When our son eOm. pleted the l^c course at the Lundeberg School in Scptci^berv 1973, he si^ed on Xhe Panama ea a w^r, and sah^ on it before he returned to Luhdeberg to upgmde as an oiler, i \ My husband had a long voyage on the Marine Jumper hmk ! in 1947 as an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. He boarded her at Yokohapia, Japan, travelled to Shanghai, China, the island of Ceylon, through the Suez Canal to Bremerhaven, Germany and then to Staten Island, New York. To think that 26 years later our son sails on the same Ship. How often docs that happent Of all ships that fiy the U^S. flag, it really is something for such a coincidence. We niust write Paul and tell him. He's oh the Alaska now. Thank you for letting us share this bit of nostalgia with yto Mrs. Edhitt htajss ' i . ^ i ^ A ' . I am 55 years old and have been sailing with the SiU for over 20 years. I've yelled about the Union as much as ahyone, but after Cphun^ is all about, I think that the training and upgrading here is the best thing the SIU can do for its young members. Some day you young fellows will realize it yourselves. Keep up the good work! Fmggam FineyPoimrMd. ' ;A % V' Nw.mtwtm , Velum^XXXVI, N«. 11 ' ffliilBltfiMlllt'ateTjIMI ' ' t^Uvt'catnin Ucsi~r, vt th» tn» oeaforent North Americ* - • AFt-CIO Paul r . (momotioRiiii union of inline Are?<e«nf Cal Tannai. Btamhe Vict'-fimsidmt Earl Shopard, Vicd-Pmsleftnl Jos DlGiofplc, Soc/etary-Tteasmr Lindsay Vfifllems, Vice-Pfasldent Frank Orozak, Vica-Pfesidam Paul Drozak, Vica-Prasident fHibtlshed monthly by Seafar«r« International Union. Atlantic. Uulf. Uakcs and inland Watisra OletWct. AFtiOSO 676 Fou.-t,". Ayanita, Brooklyn, NiY. 11232. Tel. 499,$^: Saeond oiBse poatasa paid at Brooklyn, N.Y, ' ' Page 18 "" y- ^ •'lijM': ... i - There does exist a real and serious threat to freedom in this country today, but it does not stem from the American labor movement. It is the i^UCG and organizations like it that have adopted the policy of 'profit over people' that is creating the crisis. - The SIU, along with the entire Amer­ ican labor movement, will fight these or­ ganizations on any front they choose. Seafarers can join in this fight simply by their continued support of SPAD. AAUCG correspondence usually con­ tains apologetic passages like: "Frankly we were reluctant to add to your burdens —^realizing that you may very well have the inclination to toss this letter and its enclosures into the trash can." We fully agree. The trash can is just where it belongs. 'K. • U Seafarers;Log �m Years, Plus, At •m 5. From Antwerp to Brussels by Fast Train, To Catch the Cooks Bus Tour of the Town, Where they took us to Laacken Palace, Then, to Waterloo, where J^apoleon Acted IVe Rambled and Gambled All Over the World, Had Sweethearts In Every Port, Spanish, German, French and Greek, > Girls ot Byery Sort. % 'Mi: London, Liverpool and Belfast Of Course, Dublin, Glasgow, Bristol too. Yes, I Saw them Folks, Many Times, While Sailing on the Blue. ^Fve Ccrtaihly Seen Most of the Sights, That Most of the Salors Have Never Seen, And After Thinking it over Several Times, It Seems to me, Just a Dreain. 3. Le Havre, Antwerp and Rotterdam, In the Twenties, and Thirties, Was Nice, You Had Your Fun, Lots of it, ^4?orReaUy Nothing, Just Be Nice. 4, B. Bremen, Hamburg and Danzig But I Realize You Have Just so much Space, ; . Were Tops of most of the Men, ' ' . After That, It Makes the Bucket, Called Waste. ^ You Made your Trip, Then came back Again, / So, Fll Say Adieu to my old Shipmates and Friends, "She" was Waiting, Thai's Sure, She was Your Friend. This is jnst a God-Bye, and Not The End. St. Marks Cathedral and the Grand Canal, , 35. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Too, . ' Pve seen them all, and then some more, , Wpe Sailing on the Blue. ° V • ' Man is but 3 symbol Clay in the Master's hand He comes into a troubled world i.^here he alone must make his stand. IL . , Each one has his purpose , ,* lie it large or small • Some fall by the wayside WhUe others stand proud and tall. .. . ^ ^ m-msm ! Sp try and makp a go pf life^ No matter what your birth ,, , Always do the best you can For your days are numbered on earth. , ; V. - Sometinies wc make decisions And unknowingly hurt a friend But life is an uphill struggle Try and do the best that you can. . > , . . „ . , .~ • - You can take all my worldly possessions Everything I obtained from the start ^ But J will go fight on For I have the love of the Lord m my heart, .v November, 1974 - . ^ -i , Of the people who pass this way • soufinthi to say., X. • ss ' , And when this life has ended And you are reborn again You will be judged by what you did And how you treated your fellow man. \TL If I should die tomorrow . I can truthfully say, I tried 1 really did the best I could And I have uotliiiig to hide.,, ^ VIIL So please try and sec my purpose . . In these few words cff rhyme Fori may die a pauper, Yous=a.Iwa^bornbe£oremytin«, " ^ Not all can be a leader . For God has made it so Man strives to make life better ' :. ; But there must be followers you know. . I saw the Acropolis of Athens, And It's Ancient Relics, Too, The Olympic Stadium and Others, Yes, Again, WhUe Sailing theBlue. iilLi I Could Go On Writing Like thisfor Days With Never the Same Line Twice, SajdngHdW Wonderful it W itie Seeing Such Wonderful Places, People, So Nice •7f s sit. Paul's Cadiedr^, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament and British Museum, I've Stood at their Doors and Pondered, Still Seems to me Only a Dream., ' 'J Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa, Was Really Traveling First Class. For a Few PesetasJ Franc? I iras. You Could Live It Lfp, What a Gas. {Eric Hoffman has sailed many SlU , , ifftips as cook. He is losing his leg but ^ ' hopes for an artificial limb and to abletoretitrntoseaJ ableto return to sea.) I saw a crippled robin Whose limb was marred . -(By some callous child Who can beforgiven.) This lovely bird Balancing not well In the grass. Flew to the safety of a leafy tree. Yet even this familiar habitat Could give him no comfort. ThenLeaving earth below. This red-breasted bird Flew up, and up, and up, 1 :> » Injured limb tucked Into soft underbqdy. T saw him not again. . And yet I choose to believe . Ml® \ , . .. • s That^ somewhere, somehow The good Lord breathed strength ^ Into the brave fluttering breast, ' The white ship in the harbor lay. Serene and resting from her woe. Ambitious to be underway. - At once, I came with heart aglow. My hours of peace were all too few / as wind and wave together reigned,\ ; \ the beaches soon were lost to view, ,\ th^te, even though and saii strained. "^ limb, r. mm oaii and Oi-m mizzen masts were yvwxw oxxcxxxxwva. The bird could rest Alofr the stays, the sounds of gale And find his food. were spirits raging thru the m;^t: tuw ».v.Aye!and caity food and life aboard became a fight. , . po his young— Mv life will alwavstemoest be. If male robins do such things. And also sing— Hrobinsdosuchthmgss Best wishes, Eric,\ -.'v .-.v.^ . "Thirsty" • • •" , ^ ^ ^ Attention Soaferers: J. Lewis ^ ® Ml .... ROeilB to EdltOl^ ..y; •I' Page 19 �>jrf" New SlU Pensioners fSK: Heniy T. Buckner, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as an AB. Brother Buckner had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Hampton, S.C., he is now a resident of New Orleans, Lawrence F. McGlone, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a bosim. Brother McGlone is an Army veteran. Born in Philadelphia, he is now a resident of Tuckahoe, N.J. Raymond L. Penry, 72, joined the. SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Perry was bom in Maiden, Mass. and is now a resident of Houston. Charles Dixon, 65, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Dixon had sailed for 38 years. A native of Florida, he is now a resident of Tickfaw, La. with his wife, Estelle. Bias Torres, 56, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Torres was bora in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. with his wife, Matilde. Oliver M. Ames, 68, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Ames is a native of Michigan and is now a resident of Deland, Fla. with his wife, Edith. ;; Alver Stenman, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Stenman is a native of Ash­ land, Wise, and continues to be a resident there. Stanley R. Yodris, 66, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Yodris had sailed for 46 years. Born in Balti­ more, he is now a resident of San Francisco. George L. Bales, 63, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 44 years. Brother Bales is a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Louisiana, he is now a resident of Mobile with his wife. Alma. Antero M. G.<ispar, 64, joined the Union in 1955 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Caspar had sailed for 45 years. Born in the Philippines, he is now a resident of Teaneck, N.J. with his wife, Circe. Lester J. Mahaffey, 63, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Mahaffey had sailed for 45 years. A native of New Or­ leans, he is now a resident there. Daniel B. FItzpatrick, 48, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother Fitzpatrick is an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Massa-' chusetts, he is now a resident; of Dorchester, Mass. i; Newton A. Huff, Jr., 55, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Huff had sailed for 37 years. He was bom in Mississippi and is now a resi­ dent of Slidell, La. with his wife, Christina. Miguel C. Llovet, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Llovet was bom in Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Ponce, P.R., with his wife, Petrin. Willis A. Harper, 57, joinediiti^ SIU in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Haider was a veteran of the Army Cbas|t Artillery Corps in World War ILj"" was bom in Camden County, and is now a resident of Norfolkli M;, Howard E. Kight, 54, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1951 last sailing as an oiler aboard the SS McKee Sons (American Steam­ ship). Brother Kight is an Army vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Mary­ land, he is now a resident of Char­ lotte, N.C. William R. Heischman, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Heischman is a wounded Air Force veteran of the New Guinea campaign in World War II. A native of Bellevue, Ohio, he is now a resi­ dent of Frankfort, Mich. Arnold Kunnapas, 59, joined ttie Union in 1944 in the port of l^ew i York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Kunnapas had sailed for 40 years. Born in Estonia, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is ifoyii a resident of Teaneck, N.J. with his , wife, Martha. i ,';, 1st Check for Lakes Pensioner MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York ... .. Dec. 2 Philadelphia . .. Dec. 3 Baltimore .... .. Dec. 4 Norfolk .. Dec. 5 Jacksonville .. .. Dec. 5 Detroit .. Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Houston .... .. Dec. 9 New Orleans . .. Dec. 10 Mobile .. Dec. 11 San Francisco .. Dec. 12 Wilmington .. .. Dec. 16 Seattle .. Dec. 20 'i. -r SIU pensioner Howard Kight (right) accepts his first pension check from Union representative Roy Boudreau in the Detroit hiring hall last month. Page20 , Columbus ... Chicago ..;., Port Arthur . Buffalo . -. St. Louis .... Cleveland .. J . Jersey City .. . Dec. 21 .Dec. 10 .Dec. 10 .Dec. 11 .Dec. 12 .Dec. 12 .Dec. 12 Deep Sea , :iBU / i ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 ... 2:30 p.m. .,, ... 5:00 p,m. . ; 7:()P;pi!h;f ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. 1,,..; 7:{)6p;m;' ... 9:30 a.m. ... —5:00 p.m. .... ;. .;7:00 p.mi! ... .... 2:00 p.m. ... • • •• ' '• ' • *.'-1 •• • ,• {.f y':yi ... 2:30 p.m. ... ~ ... .... : — .,. .. .,5:00 p.m.' ... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. . i.... 7:bb pjihi; ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m;'...Q!': ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ,... ... 2:30 p.m. . . ! ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... .v.' — ••• ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... • • • '•» •r. ,. ..1:00p.m. ' ...... 5:00 p.m. ..... i 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ,..... 5:00 p.m. .'v November; 19743' �TT Brooklyn Pays Off In Finart, Scotland The SlU-contracted supertanker IT Brooklyn, the largest merchant vessel ever huilt in the United States, paid off in Finart, Scotland Aug. 30. SIU Representative Jack Caffey was sent from New York to service the vessel which is pres­ ently on a run between South Africa, the Persian Gulf and Northern Europe. The Brooklyn may eventually carry foreign crude to the U.S., hut this will not be possible until offshore deepwater ports are built in this country. The Brooklyn, one of the first vessels to receive govern­ ment subsidy money under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, was built at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard by members of the SlU-aifiliated United Industrial Workers. The TT Brooklyn tied up at her berth In Finart, Scotland. If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—^the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to liiake a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must he licensed or bonded and you may never he able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive HLSS Graduate Richard Smith, right; will get some good steward department experience aboard the Brooklyn with the help of veteran SIU Chief Steward Jimmy Bartlett. life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Above photo was taken by a TT Brooklyn crewmember while the ship was anchored at an offshore port near Durban, South Africa. Helicopters are uded for emergency services for the crew, as well as deliveries of stores and mail. From the left are TT Brooklyn ship's committee members, Cecil Martin, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Robert Lasso, ship's chairman; Jimmy Bartlett, secretary-reporter; A. LaFrance, deck delegate, and I. Solomons, engine delegate. November, 1974 Page 21 �r Digest of SlU :! • /5 > ii • i i -I Ships' Meetings V. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), September 23—Chairman F. Boyle; Secretary S. J. Davis. $58 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. H. Wallace; Secre­ tary D. G. Chafin; Educational Director W. L. Holland. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Yokohama. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), September 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director Carroll. $55 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port SM Juan. VANTAGE HORIZON (Vancor Steamship Co.), September 1—Chair­ man J. E. Tanner; Secretary J. B. Har­ ris; Educational Director J. E. Bailey; Steward Delegate William Johnson. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. • TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 1—Chairman Paul L. Whitlow; Secretary F. Fletcher; Edu­ cational Director H. Hunt; Deck Dele­ gate Bernard Shultz; Engine Delegate Leon Fountain; Steward Delegate Jo­ seph Roberts. Request that all prewmembers attend shipboard Union meet­ ings. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all departments for their fine co­ operation. Next port Guam. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), September 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Perry Greenwood; Secretary C. E. Bell; Educational Di­ rector Schineder; Deck Delegate S. Wolfson; Steward Delegate William Goff. $225 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate G. R. Speckman; Stew­ ard Delegate E. Tinsley. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to the movie projec­ tionist for a job well done. Next port Seattle THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), September 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Wardlaw; Secre­ tary J. W. Sanders; Educational Direc­ tor C. C. Lial; Deck Delegate C. Pryor; Engine Delegate D. May; Steward Dele­ gate V. Barfield. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Savannah, Ga. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers Inc.), September 22—Chair• man T. Price; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director D. K. Kelley; Deck Delegate E. J. Rokicki; Engine Delegate Charles Smith; Steward Dele­ gate A. Z. Deheza. Some disputed OT in- engine . and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. Next port inPanama. Page 22 Robert Toombs Committee i'v-" i" Ship's committee members on the 7?oberf Toombs (Waterman) pose for a photo in the crew's mess when ship docked at the Bayonne, N.J. Army Terminal last month for a payoff and sign-on after a 30-day coastwise run. Committee members are, seated from left: Joseph Spirito, steward delegate; T. DeLoach, chief steward; E. L. Odom, deck delegate. Standing are G. W. Anderson (left), engine delegate, and Jack Nelson, ship's chairman. The Robert Toombs was headed for the Middle East, with scheduled stops in South Africa, Ethiopia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran and India. BROOKLYN (Andep Shipping Co.), September 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director D. Orsini; Steward Delegate Cecil H, Martin. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Kharg, Iran. CHICAGO (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 22 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ovidio Rodriguez; Secretary F. Vega; Educational Director Radam. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship), September 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Hodges; Secretary J. F. Castronover; Educational Director Rodney Dell. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Panama. BRADFORD ISLAND (Interna­ tional Ocean Transport Corp.), Septem­ ber 15—Chairman G. Ruf; Secretary Nicholson; Educational Director J. Bodgett. A vote of thanks to the Cap­ tain for his quick handling of a sick crewmember who was taken off the ship at sea by Air Force helicopter and sent to Honolulu. No disputed OT. Tele­ gram from Paul Hall on Senate pas­ sage of oil bill dated September 7,1974 received and posted. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Puerto Rico. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), September 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director W. Fitz­ gerald; Deck Delegate H. Hansen; Steward Delegate Jose Chacon. $19.29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun George Burke; Secretary Jose Ross. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), jSeptember 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jan Beye; Secretary S. Piatak. Chairman stressed to all crewmembers the importance of donating to SPAD. $14 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Telegram from Paul Hall on Oil Im­ ports Bill was read and discussed and noted again how contributions to SPAD help to pass this and other legislation in Washington. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to the movie projectionist. Next port New York. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), September 15—Chair­ man L. Reek; Secretary W. Benish; Deck Delegate John McLaughlin; En­ gine Delegate Kevin Conklin. $25 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to Paul Hall for a job well done on the Oil Bill. Chairman noted that this was made possible by donations to SPAD. Next port Seattle. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 8—Chairman W. H. Butts; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Director H. Duhadaway. Radiogram re­ ceived from Paul Hall on Oil Bill and posted on the bulletin board. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the messhall and pantry clean during the night. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Edu­ cational Director S. Senteny. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on upgrading and the benefit to all crewmembers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), September 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Charles D'Amico; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. W. Zeller. Held a discussion on the oil bill. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotterdam. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship Co.), September 22—Chair­ man Robert Johnson; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director J. Bussell. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence observed for all our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 22-—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector Robert C. Miller. A new water cooler was put on board and the air conditioner was fixed. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Genova, Italy. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways Corp.), September 8—Chairman P. Scrmyk; Secretary C. L. White; Stew­ ard Delegate Frank LaRosa. Chairman suggested to all crewmembers that it is necessary to donate to SPAD. Some disputed OT in engine department. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SUAMICO (Hudson Waterways), September 8—Chairman J. Bertobno; Secretary L. Bennett. $26.10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port San Diego. LOS ANGELES (&a-Land Service), September 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. James; Secretary R. O'Con­ nor. $103.50 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Suggestion was made that money be taken from the ship's fund for library books. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine Inc.), September 15—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Director D. Dizon; Deck Delegate Charles T. Scott; Engine Delegate H. R. Newell. A vote of thanks to all departments for a job well done. $42 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Read communication from Paul Hall on the oil bill. Everything running smoothly. Next port Singapore. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), September 29—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose Gonzalez; Secre­ te . O. Vola. Chairman held a discussion on crewmembers donating to SPAD and the importance of safety aboard ship. Vote of thanks to the crew for keeping mess halls and pantry clean. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port San Juan. Official ship's minutes were also ceived from the following vessels; , WALTER RICE MISSION SANTA INEZ SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND MARKET SEATTLE • BOSTON ARTHUR MIDDLETON BETHFLOR LYMAN HALL CANTIGNY BALTIMORE SEA-LAND G ALLOWA1 Seafarers Log �ANNUAL REPORT RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Be^nning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) For the fiscal year ended Aprfl 30,1974 I ' UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 loth Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Add!«ss of Fund) to the of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information u to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer to Page 4 under the heading, "Additional Information Is Available". CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) ..." $ 2,097,337.73 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $2,097,337.73 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 38,127.98 (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Incoine from Investments \ 38,127.98 4. Profit on disposal of investments 2,002.17 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Coliection expense recovered 172.54 (b) Interest on delinquent accounts 70.47 243.01 (c) Total Other Additions $2,137,710.89 7. Total Additions DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 1974 (178,152.78) $ 364,771.51 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance , Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or . Seiparately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Pl?iia for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail ' bf administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. -If'ayirientii or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Piaft- Bthefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d)' Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ..... (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions; (Itemize) (a) Provision for uncollectible contributions .. (b) (c)' Total Other Deductions i 16. Total Deductions $ 542,924.29 2,137,710.89 2,315,863.67 ASSETS End of Reporting Year Item 1. Cash $ 78,610.90 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 309,191.94 (2) Other (Specify) Due from other funds; exchanges 1,665.67 (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings and Loan Associations 378,640.06 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common i (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal 64,990.28 (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages i 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured i 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income 4,573.67 (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net 826.31 8. Total Assets $ 838,498.83 LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Unpaid claims (not covered by Insurance) Accounts payable Estimated liability for future payment of benefits Due to other Funds Other Liabilities (Specify) Unapplied contributions Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 382,996.00 15,151.78 5,940.00 62,262.55 7,376.99 364,771.51 $ 838,498.83 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE $1,717,647.78 ' 176,723.88 121,606.78 5,889.07 9,382.18 18,980,85 26,876.44 1,335.99 17.00 REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—^Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. and 138,217.19 322,305.50 Trustees of the Fund and , affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. Employer trustee 99,186,51 99,186.51 $2,315,863.67 Page 23 �Hie SlU-contracted USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) had a twomonth payoff last monffi at Carteret, NJ. i^er retuming from Europe, South America and Trinidad, and coming up the U.S. coast with a stop at PIney Point, Md. She also fre­ quently makes trips to both die Arctic and Antarctic regions. The 620-foot long tanker was built In 1956 at the Sun Shipyards In nilla- The USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) at the docks in Carteret, N.J. last month for a two-month payoff. I II Abie-seamen M. S. McDuffie, left, and D. Ellette carry acetylene bottles ashore at the GATX docks. Able-seaman James Camp, left, and OS Frank Rediker, right, at work on the deck of the Maumee while AO Ray Bunce looks on. .Wiper Doug Wolcott had been on the • Maumee for three months when she paid off iast month. A native of San Francisco, Brother Wolcott made his first trip aboard the ship after gradu­ ating from Piney Point earlier this year. The 19-year old Seafarer, who was getting off the vessel for a short vacation, hopes to catch a ship to the Far East oh his next trip. He will re­ main in the engine room. Three members of the Maumee's steward department pose for a picture in the ship's galley. They are, from left: Cook and Baker Francisco Monsibais, Jr.: Third Cook Warren Cassidy, and Chief Steward Vasser Szymanski. 8IU Patrolman holds shipboard meeting with crew of Meumaa M they await two-month payoff, Crew Messman Larry Artrip works In the galley. Brother Artrip, a recent graduate of Piney Point, had been making his first trip, A 19-year old native of Norfolk, Va„ Seafarer Artrip had been aboard the vessel for two months; he was getting off for a short vacation on the beach. Seafarers Log .•i ''•Vf.-riV';'. �he AAaumee Comes Home to Payoff in Carteret ^elphia, Pa. She is owned by the Davy's Military Sealift Command ^nd operated for the Navy by Hudson i^aterways. The Maumee carries dif|erent types of fuel including jet pro* Dulsion fuel (|p-4 and jp*5) and Navy listillate. A steam turbine vessel, the Mautee has a dead-weight tonnage of !h,875. She has a horsepower of 10,460 and a speed of approximately 18 knots. In addition to the veteran iiieinjers of the SIU crew, led hy Recerti­ fied Bosun J. R. Thompson, the Maumee has aboard her three recent graduates of the Harry Lundeherg School making their first trip. The three novice Seafarers are BR Boh Birdwell, Wiper Doug Wolcott and Crew Messman Larry Artrip. During her two-month tr^, the I Maumee docked in Trinidad and at ' ports in Scotland, Spain and South America. After paying off at Carteret she was scheduled to run coastwise calling at Port Arthur, Norfolk, Jack­ sonville and Houston. QMED Allen Spell (left) turns-to, relieving QMED Charlie Able-seaman Ray Bunce turns valve on Maumee's deck. Callahan. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid BR Bob Birdwell relaxed in the crew's mess when the Maumee docked in-Carteret. A native of Lex­ ington Park, Md., he graduated from the nearby Lundeberg School in Piney Point recently and caught the Maumee when she docked at Piney Point last month. Sept.26-Oct. 23,1974 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death « In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Personals Jack Richard Utz Please contact your wife at #331-14 Jung Reem Dong, Seoul, Korea. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Tran.sfusions ..; Optical Tom Smith, Kashshong, Taiwan Please contact Martin Jarvis as soon as possible at 123 Second St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. 94105. Stanley S. Tomes Please contact Rueben Belletty as soon as possible at 614 Phillip St., New Orleans, La. 70130, or call 522-1695 at night. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums Salvador Ramirez, Jr. Please contact your father as soon as possible at 206 West Barbara St., Harlingeh, Tex. TOTALS . Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan, Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation • • ^ Amount YEAR TO DATE 13 736 276 13 5 5,745 1 200 5 140 6,484 2,817 156" 43 72,986 14 2,138 253 368 60 108 11 2 127 MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 43,000.00 $ 736.00. 828.00 736.77 934.76 45,960.00 231.10 4,513.19 279.10 383,595.88 6,484.00 8,451.00 21,729.22 4,918.26 583,888.00 3,821.50 48,702.54 12,565.50 4,367 701 1,260 217 36 1,509 67,748.21 2,234.68 12,930.45 3,300.00 107.00 2,728.56 878,168.80 22,758.76 160,327.40 57,734.75 2,542.65 32,214.25 5 125 109 12 77 — 4 1 1,916 94 1,615 1,179 125 607 5 27 10 16,779 15,000.00 "15,987.09 3,264.32 1,453.00 1,430.40 — 1,515.15 450.00 13,025.30 277,000.00 247,309.40 44,061.69 16,510.25 13,364.15 330.75 6,654.51 2,616.86 120,488.60 13 81 3,556.56 28,662.87 9,932 2,263 791 12,986 113,643 19,989 10.350 143,982 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM James Edward Hughes Please contact your sister as soon as possible at the Religious Education Commission, 63.64 North Sheridan Rd., Chicago, 111. 60660. James Elrod Please contact Miss Opel Gordon as soon as possible at 3030 South Bannock St., Englewood, Colo. 80110. Number ^ 2,984,901.59 241,949.64 4,812,969.50 536,971.36 407,536.77 5,449,171.18 $1,186,457.77 $13,247,042.27 V Page 25 November, 1974 'l . ,1. -'V ' l' , �I '.Ff; Jfi, • >; • ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30,1974 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) •I r 275 20di Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) . to the 'I 'ij 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. PART IV—-SECTION B TfJp- File No. WP-222 427 Name of Plan United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan For Year Beginning May 1, 1973 and Ending April 30,1974 CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 974,868.25 b. Employee c. Other (Specify) Total Contributions $ 974,868.25 d. 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies 3. Receipts From Investments: $ 67,264.72 a. Interest 17,895.32 b. Dividends c. Rents _ d. Other (Specify) 85,160.04 Total Receipts From Investments e. 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest $ 1,269,884.76 b. Sales to others 1,269,884.76 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) $ b. Other (Specify) Exchanges, misc., other plans $ 95,211.93 95,211.93 Total Other Receipts c. Total Receipts $2,425,124.98 6. CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers 9. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 585,689.92 43,266.37 b. Not on interest c. In office $ 628,956.29 Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 861,473.70 861,473.70 b. Other obligations Stocks: a. Preferred $ b. Common 725,411.33 725,411.33 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $... allowance for depreciation Interest and other investment income due and accrued 17,745.45 ' Other assets (List each separately): 7. Contributions receivable 155,395.23 8. 9. 10. Total Assets $ 2,388,982.00 LIABILITIES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... 169.50 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 11,414.44 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Unapplied contribution 3,113.18 16. Due to other Plans 3,108.04 17. 18. Total Liabilities 17,805.16 19. Balance of Fund 2,371,176.84 20. Total $ 2,388,982.00 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost oi' present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 26 •>r STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AlVD DISBURSE 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 157 and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained ' Fund 43,056.77 Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc­ tors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: a. Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 23,754.44 b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) ... 2,908.34 c. Taxes 2,291.10 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 12,785.98 e. Rent 5,039.90 f. Insurance premiums 280.93 g- Fidelity bond premiums 54.00 h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) Tabulating, Emp. Ben., Office 51,273.86 98,388.55 i. Total Administrative Expenses Purchase of Assets: a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest $ (2) Purchased from others 1,627,771.36 b. Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest (2) Purchased from others 1,627,771.36 c. Total Purchase of Assets Loans (Money loaned) Other Disbursements: (Specify) a. Exchanges, misc., other Plans $ 100,301.09 b 100,301.09 c. Total Other Disbursements Total Disbursements $1,869,517.77 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS ' ;7:- . and. Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee. �Robert E. Lee Completes 3 Month Maiden Voyage r—" -J.'^7^ • Two good views of the LASH contalnership Robert E. Lee, tied up at the Washington Ave. wharf in New Orleans after completing three-month maiden voyage. Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson, standing, squares away dues with New Orleans Patrolman Stanley Zeagler. To the left is steward department member Ed Fuselier. The SlU-contracted LASH/contalnership Robert E. Lee came into the port of New Orleans early last month to complete a three-month maiden voyage to ports on the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and In India. The Mideast will be her usual run. On this trip, she refueled In Durban, South Africa on her way back to the States. Waterman officials commended the SIU crew for their ''skill and professionalism" In running the vessel on Its maiden voyage without any problems. The Robert E. Lee, along with her slstershlps, the Stonewall Jackson and the Sam Houston, was built under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Because of the 1970 Act, Waterman was able to build her new LASH fleet and compete effectively with the foreign-flag operator. The fouryear old Act, spearheaded through Congress by the SIU, has paved the way for the U.S. to re­ gain her once worldwide leadership In merchant shipping. Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson, Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, Able-seaman W. Adams, and SIU Representative Tom Gould (I. to r.) discuss sections of the contract and their interpretations. Cook and Baker Billy Wells prepares lunch in the Robert E. Lee's ultramodern galley. Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, center, gives SPAD receipts to Robert E. Lee Crewmembers Jimmy Jone^ left Joe Galliano, second from left, and Jimmy Garner, right. It was our members strong support of SPAD which enabled the SIU to get the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 enacted in Congress. November, 1974 Members of the ship's committee are, from the left: Tony Novak, engine delegate; Ed Fuselier, steward delegate; William Adams, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, ship's chairman; Harris Patterson, educational director, and James Sumpter, secretary-reporter. Page 27 �Jflllill OfUilltlllTS Pensioners and Dependents Must Apply for /Medicare by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Each month the SIU Social Security and Welfare staff receives many in­ quiries regarding SIU pensioners, their dependents and Medicare. In answer to these inquiries, I would like to remind SIU pensioners that, under the provisions of the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan, both they and their dependents must apply for Medicare as soon as they are eligible to insure adequate coverage for medical expenses. Any Seafarer 65 or older, any Sea­ farer's dependent 65 or older, or any pensioner who has been receiving a dis­ ability award from Social Security for two years is eligible for Medicare. To apply, you must bring proof of date of birth and your Social Security - card to your local Social Security office three months before you turn 65, during the month you turn 65, or during the three months after your 65th birthday. If you do not register during this sevenmonth period, you may only apply for Medicare during the open enrollment period held each January, February and March. Those who enroll during this period are not covered by Medicare un­ til the following July 1. Pensioners should note that the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan re­ quires that all eligible pensioners and their dependents must submit medical bills to Medicare for payment before submitting the unpaid balance of these bills to our welfare and pension plan. The LOG Gets Around Waiting in Yokohama to ship out on the Bienville (Sea-Land), Seafarer John Curlew is given the latest LOG-by Keiko Nakategana, an SIU secretary in the Japanese port. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., BrooUyn, N. Y. 11232 * I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—^please put my name on your mailing list iPrlnHn/ormalton) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailmg label front last issue received. ADDRESS CITY Page 28' STATE. ZIP. Francisco F. Argenal, 53, died aboard the SS Pennmar (Calmar) off San Francisco on Sept. 20. Brother Argenal joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Born in Honduras, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Ella. SIU pensioner Calvin S. Hettinger, 47, died on Oct. 4. Brother Bettinger Joined the Union in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif, in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He was an Army veteran. A native of New York, Seafarer Bet­ tinger was a resident of Long Beach, Calif, when he passed away. Surviving is his mother, Ethel of Mexico, N.Y. Howard L. Collins, Sr., 56, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the Clarksburg (W. Va.) Veterans Hos­ pital on Aug. 26. Brother Collins joined the Union iii the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he was a resident of Baltimore . when he died. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Clarksburg. Surviving are five sons, Larry, John, George, Howard, Jr. and Daniel and a stepson, Paul C. Kalleel, all of Clarksburg. SIU pensioner .Marion Luksa, 75, succumbed to a heart attack in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on Oct. 7. Brother Luk­ sa joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native of Austria, he was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. when he died. Interment was in Princess Ann Memorial Gardens, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are a son, Gerald of the U.S. Army's 41st Field Artillery Group stationed in West Germany and a daughter, Mrs! Helen M. Smith of Portsmouth. Wetsel A. Stickler, 37, drowned in the Mississippi River when he apparently fell off the towboat Meece while she was towing a barge near Ridgley, Tenn. four miles south of the Tiptonville ferry on Mar. 16. Brother Stickler joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1967 sailing in the engine department for the American Commercial Barge Line and the Inland Tug Co. He was a native of Hamlin, W. Va. and was a resident of Gallipolis, Ohio. Burial was in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Pt. Pleasant, W. Va. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; four sons, Wetsel with the U.S. Army in Korea; , Gregory of Pt. Pleasant; Tracy and An­ thony of Ypsiland, Mich.; a daughter, Elizabeth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oma G. Stickler; five sisters, including Mrs. Regina K. Stowers of Pt. Pleasant and two brothers. Stanley F. Sek, 44, died aboard the SS Sea-Land Producer on Sept. 16. Brother Sek joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1965 sailing as a chief cook. He was a post-war Navy vet­ eran. Born in Buffalo, he was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash, at the time pf bis death. Surviving are his widow, Ann of Wayne, Mich.; two stepjsons, Robert and Edward Lewis and a sister; Mrs. Helen Wallace of Elba, N.Y, . SIU pensioner Julius Smyfhe, 68, passed away on Oct. 11 in Tampa. Brother Smythe. joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. A native of New Or­ leans, he was a resident of Mandeville, La. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Pauline. Worley E. Wilkin­ son, Jr., 46, died on , Sept. 13. Brother Wil-. kinson joined SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a pumpman. He was a post-war Army vet­ eran. A native of Alva, Okla., he was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash, at the time of his death.. Surviving are his rnother, Mrs. W. D. Austin of West Covina, Calif, and a daughter, Mrs: Irene Anthony of Lynn•J wood. •• ' • ' . ' i ' i. ' ' J: Ignatius P. diomes, 79, passed away on Dec. 20, 1973. Brother Gomes joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was born in British Guiaha„ South America and was a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Hilda. . J 1 y George L. Clay­ •a ton, 48, passed away J] on Oct. 18. iSrother 2 Clayton jbineJ ;the, r SIU in the port of Baltimore in sailing as a chief eli , frician. He was ^ a Navy veteran' of World War II. Born in kidgeley, W. Va., he was a resident of BaltjmPre when he died. Surviving aire his, VvidoW,' Marjorie and tW6 sons, George,' jV! and' Eugene, all of Baltimbrei ti-i '• MA H Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD ^eafaiers Log ;• �Joseph Kordich, 60, died of acute pul­ monary edema in the Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Del. Brother Kordich joined the _ SIU in the port of ; New Orleans in 1961 fep sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 32 years and Was a Navy veteran of World War ir. A fiative of San Pedro, Calif., he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Burial was in the Green Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, San Pedro. Surviving are a brother, An­ thony; a sister, Katie and a half-brother, John Vitalich, all of San Pedro. Peter P. Gaivelin, j 60, passed away on •July 29. Brother Gaivelin Joined the ' SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing the steward department. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Hawaii, he was a resident of San Leandro, Calif, when he died. Surviving are his widow, Laura and two daughters, Sally and Mrs. Julie Delk of San Leandro. Peter W. Gerardl, 43, succumbed to a cerebral hemorrhage in Moutonboro, N.H. on Aug. 20. Brother -Gerardi joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1962 sailing as a third cook. He" was a post-war veteran of the Navy. Born in Maiden, Mass., he was a resident of Everett, Mass. at the time of his death. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Surviving is his mother, Rosa of Everett. Deimar B. Crafton, 61, succumbed to kidney disease in the New Orleans USPHS hospital on Nov. 30, 1973. Brother Crafton joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1973 sailing in the steward department for the American Steamship Co. He was born in Holcomb. Mo. and was a resident of St, Louis at his death. Interment was in Coming (Ark.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn of Toledo, and two sisters, Mrs. Belle C. Blanton of St. Louis and Mrs. Lillian Pulliam of Toledo. SIU pensioner Joseph E. Cantin, 75, died on June 24. Brother Cantin joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailiiig as a bosun. He had sailed for 38 years. A native of Holyoke, Mass., he was a resident of Inglewood, Calif, at his death. Surviving are two brotliers, Joseph of Winter Haven, Fla. and Ronald of Inglewood, and a sister, Mrs. \ Lillian Gridriod of Cornwells HeightsyPa. Drew C. Gay, 47, died of cardiac fail­ ure at sea aboard the SS Ultramar (Westchester Marine) off the coast of Kobe-Osaka, Japan on June 12. Brother Gay joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native of Brooker, Fla., he was a resident of Grange Park, Fla. at his death. Interment was in Orange Park. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; a son, Jesse, and a daughter, Anita. November, 1974 PhiUp L. Martin, 31, died in Rotter­ dam, the Netherlands on Sept. 8. Brother Martin joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1968 sail­ ing as a QMED. He was a Navy veteran and was a HLSS upgrader last year. Bora in Portland, Ore., he was a resi­ dent of Vancouver, Wash, when he passed away. Burial was in Vancouver. Surviving are his widow, Marilyn; his father, Charles of Vancouver and a daughter, Julie Ann. Winfred S. Daniel, 52, succumbed to a gastrointestinal hem­ orrhage in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 16. Brother Daniel joined the Union in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 25 years and had received a personal safety award in 1960 while on the SS De Soto. Bora in Burke County, Ga., he was a resident of Waynesboro, Ga. when he died. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery, Waynesboro. Surviving are his mother, Myra; two sons, Walter and Thomas and two daughters, Myra and Toni Ann, all of Waynesboro. IBU pensioner Jo­ seph P. Wojciechowsld, 64, passed away on July 28. Brother Wojciechowski joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Charles H. Harper Associates Towing and Lighterage Co. since 1936. Bora in Maryland, he was a resident of Balti-mo're when he died. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Estelle. Kentis (Kurts) K. Binemanis, 60, ex­ pired from a liver ail­ ment in the USPHS Hospital, Galveston on Aug. 8. Brother Binemanis joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and had been sailing as a QMED. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1959, was on the Vietnam run in 1967, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a member of the Nor­ wegian Seamen's Union from 1936 to 1951. Born in Riga, Latvia, he was a resident of Houston when he died. Bur­ ial was in the Forest Park East Ceme­ tery, Houston. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a stepson, Charles P. Banga of New York City. SIU pensioner Otto L. Nitz, 85, died of an accidental head injury in Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Mich, on June 8. Brother Nitz joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing as a wheelsman. He was a member of the ISU in 1936-7. A Michigan native, he was a resident of River Rouge, Mich, at his deatb. Interment was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Alpena, Mich. Surviv­ ing are his mother, Minnie of Alpena; a sister, Mrs. Mithilda Phillips of River Rouge and two nieces, Mrs. Naomi Tersinar and Helen Hube, both of Dearborn. IBU pensioner Thomas K. Engles* bee, 64, died of heart 5 " failure in the Ashtabula (Ohio) Hospital » on July 21. Brother mm Englesbee joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula in 1961 sailing as a tugman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. and Merritt, Chapman and Scott. A native of Ashtabula, he was a resident there when he passed away. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ashtabula. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ruth K. Andrejack of Ashtabula and Sarah. Joseph M. Daly, 48, died in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 10. Brother Daly joined f the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1971 sailing as a fire1 man-watertender. He ™. was on the Vietnam run in 1973 and was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of San Fran­ cisco, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving is an aunt, Katherine Kenney of San Francisco. Jacob N. Fritzler, 56, succumbed to a gastrointestinal hem­ orrhage at home on Sept. 28. Brother Fritzler joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as afireman-watertender He had sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Fritzler was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a post-war veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was born in Spokane, Wash, and was a resident of San Pablo, Calif, when he died. Cremation took place in the Fairmont Memorial Park, Martinez, Calif. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Mrs. Inez M. Fritzler of San Pablo. SIU pensioner Samuel N. Hurst, 70, died in a hepatic coma in the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Jesup, Ga. on Oct. 2. Brother Hurst joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Born in Appling County, Ga., he was a resi­ dent of Jesup at the time of his death. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. G. (Sarah) Stephens of Odum, Ga.; a brother. Jack of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Lula H. Tyre of Jesup, and an aunt, Nettie I. Pye of Wayne County, Ga. SIU pensioner Edward J. Noouey, 53, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Meadowview Hospital, Secaucus, N.J. on Apr. 10. Brother Nooney joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. He attended the HLS-MEBA District 2 School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1968 graduating as a third mate in the deck officer training course. Seafarer Nooney was a veteran of the Army Engineers Corps in World War II. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Jersey City. Surviving is his mother, Josephine of Jersey City. SIU pensioner Charies A. Moss, 75, died of a heart attack in the Thomas Jeffer­ son University Hos­ pital, Philadelphia on Nov. 1 1, 1973. Brother Moss joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 47 years. Seafarer Moss attended the 1970 Pen­ sioners Conference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Rhode Island, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he passed away. Interment was in Forestdale Cemetery, Maiden, Mass. Sur­ viving is an aunt, Josephine Roblee of Everett, Mass. SIU pensioner Frederick B. Oliver, 75, passed away on Oct. 16. Brother Oli­ ver joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of the British West Indies, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., when he died. Surviving are his widow, Aga­ tha and two sons, Theodore and Ernest. . SIU pensioner Juau Villa Santamaria, 68, expired while on vacation visiting his sister in Spain on July 11. Brother Villa Santamaria joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He received a personal safety award in 1960 while aboard the SS Fairport. Bora in Santa Eugenia de Riveira, La Coruna, Spain, he was a resident of Kearney, N.J. at the time of his death. Burial was in Spain. Surviving are his widow, Leontina of La Coruna, Spain; a brother, Antonio of Kearney and a sister, Maria Villa Santos of Chacin-Palmeira, La Coruna. Robert M. Werkau, 53, succumbed to cardiac arrest on the way to the Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, 111. on Sept. 13. Brother Werkau joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1973 to 1974 and the Chicago Towing Co. from 1952 to 1973. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Chicago, he was a resident of Oaklawn, 111. Inter­ ment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Ever­ green, 111. Surviving are his widow, Elaine; three sons, Robert, Daniel and Kenneth, and four daughters, Darlene, Linda, Alice and Doris. Walter Conley, 62, succumbed to a cerebral artery thrombosis in New Or­ leans on Sept. 18. Brother Conley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Kentucky, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Antoinette and a step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn V. Ringe. Page 29 �sssra ' w. - » V. . N Welding Course On today's ships, many jobs re­ quire a knowledge of bnmingnnd welding. In response to Ibis need, the Harry Lnndeberg School offers a course in welding every other two-week period. During this two-week course, practical on-the-job training is stressed. Students work on various projects and the different types of welding joints used, depending on the desired finished product. Tliese projects must be completed before certification can be issued. Welding techniques are taught on modem, up-to-date equipment, with safety procedures emphasized. An instractor is in attendance at all times to give individualized at­ tention so that each student will be thoroughly qualified to perform his duties aboard any U.S. vessel. The course is open to all men who have a rating in any depart­ ment. The next course will be taught Nov. 29. High School Program is Available to All Seafarers Twenty six Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and yon will be given a GEO PieTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literatnre; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg SchooL (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation lees paid in fulL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name. Address. Last grade completed. (City or Town) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 30 v;,ii, Through HLS Program Seafarer Receives High School Diploma Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti, who came to Lundeberg School originally as an upgrader, last month achieved his GED diploma with test scores which were exceptionally high. Brother Poletti, who is the twentysixth Seafarer to receive his diploma through the HLS program, is a native of La Spezia, Italy. He grew up in post­ war Italy and went to sea at the age of 13. "My main problem areas in getting ready for the GED test were math and English grammar," said Brother Poletti. ' "I was used to the decimal system rather than fractions and, of course, grammar is difficult even for people who have spoken English all their lives." Brother Poletti credits the individual ized instruction he received at HLS for a large part of his outstanding success in the GED program. Seafarer Poletti became a member of the SIU in 1967 and a quartermaster in 1972. He learned of the GED pro­ gram in 1974 when he came to the Lundeberg School to prepare to achieve his full book through the SIU's *A' Seniority Upgrading Program. At that time, he took the pre-GED test and scored very well. The academic staff at the school encouraged him in his desire to earn his diploma, and after achieving his full 'A' book, he returned to HLS and enrolled in the GED pro­ gram. "I really love sailing," said Seafarer Poletti, "and I can't wait to get back to sea. But now that I've got^y high school diploma, I may go to junior col­ lege in a few years. I'm really interested in electronics, and I'd like to take some courses in that. Then I'll have a back­ up career for my retirement. Thanks to the SIU and the great work it's doing at Piney Point, there's a whole lot of new options and opportunities for me and for all Seafarers." The Harry Lundeberg School's GED Program is open to all Seafarers and trainees who come to the school and do not have a high school diploma. Lffepmii, FOWT, Weiding, and: nil atewara Dec. 26 , QMED, Ufcboirt. and aU Steward D<#at<nKB( Radi^i inn. 9 Qnadte-^ and all Ste,^^ Da- Jan. 13 3HI1.23 .Book No.. (Street) Seafarer Plerangelo PolettI receives Individual help in mathematics from math teacher Jean Polack. Brother Poletti is the twenty-sixth SIU brother to earn his GEO diploma at the Harry Lundeberg School. He recently received hiS;^ full 'A' book through the SlU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. (Zip) m,6 ".Feb. 20 .-.QMED,Lffehoat,Aomaei»iraH,a^^ DMED, Lifeboat, aiding, and aU Stewaid jMar.3 /MWa 6 —— XOTE: TMdateandcoutoeatosiibjfM:ttodi^(^atattyliiii^ . . SeafarersLog �Dock Dopsffmenf Upgrading QnariermasieT 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Scaman AMfSe—M ' 12 iBonths—<ny waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. ^ physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more tliM 20/100=:r-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20. and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as^an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) Abie"ScaHMui—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wii^r or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.). FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Jihiior En^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (w|io hidds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2.' Have Six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QME0—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri,cian. Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer. Junior Engineer, Machinist, . Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. I Must^tow evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of f he following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Ehgineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or I^ck Engine Medhanic. , WehUng '^ 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPO 1. BoghsBpenoiinel must be QMBD—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hdd a rating. jPumpman (Special) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading AwlrtrotCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three montbi seatime. Cook and BakCT t. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certihcate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as CocSHlRMSaker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion ' from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. B BBS ^^B ^^B BB BMB BBB BBB BBB W SBB IBB ^BB MB ^^B ^BH BBM BN HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. -Telephone(AieaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (State) (City) Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: DECK • AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman JlatingsNow Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ENGINE • • D • • • • -Age. (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) STEWARD • Assistant Cook QMED • Electrician FWT • Cook & Baker • Dk.Eng. • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Oiler Dk.Mech. • Pumpman • Steward Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder LNG-LPG • Pumpman (Special) RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD PORT. DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE J>ATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 WS'mgM: Upgrade for Job Security November''l974;^''' Page 31 �«assssi-:.^„ rj- '• • Official pubUcatien of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantle, Onlf, Lakes anS Inlaiid Waters District. APL-CIO I: n "" a ./ Irifoi'mBJtiOTy Because of the Seafarer's many pressing responsibilities in the performance of his job at sea^ in upgrading his skills and in meeting the continually rising cost of living, less urgent responsibilities are many times overlooked, yet they are none­ theless extremely important. When a Seafarer ships out, he will frequently neglect to leave with his wife or dependents certain information absolutely necessary in filing a claim for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Without this information, the SIU is forced to hold up payment of the claim because of tight New York State regu­ lations governing welfare plans. This can cause serious but unnecessary financial burdens on a member's family while he is at sea. Before shipping out, be sure you supply your wife or de­ pendents with the following information: your book number, social security number, the ship you will be sailing, and the names and dates of ships sailed during the last calendar year. This simple act will alleviate some frustrating problems for your family in filing a claim during your absence. The BIU printed over a year ago convenient cards entitled "Information for SIU Dependents" containing open spaces for the information mentioned above. The cards, obtainable at any SIU Hiring Hall, should be filled out and given to your dependents for easy reference. If you are already out at sea and think your dependents do not have the information, get a card from the ship's chairman and mail it home immediately. It will keep things running smoothly at home while you are away. Wlttil^jvu? Dependents -ri � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: DEMOCRATS POST BIG ELECTION GAINS NEW PENSION LAW'S PROVISIONS AIRED SHAPING OUR OWN FUTURE SIU UNIFIES LABOR SUPPORT FOR OIL IMPORT BILL 50% OF TONNAGE LOST IS IN RUNAWAY FLEET LAKES SEAFARERS RATIFY NEW CONTRACT NORFOLK MEMBERS HAVE INFORMATIONAL MEETING EACH MONTH BLACKWELL PREDICTS 300 NEW SHIPS BY 1985 ARBITRATOR RULES MONEY DUE UNION AND CREWMEMBERS PENSION LAW'S PROVISIONS BOSUNS AT HLSS TAKE RED CROSS FIRST AID COURSE WW 2 PW ESCAPEE, MOVAL, GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA DELTA BRASIL PAYS OFF AFTER SOUTH AMERICAN RUN UNION BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION NOW 1ST ASSISTANT ENGINEER TRANSHURON RUNS ON REEF OFF INDIAN ISLAND THE LNG TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL: SEAFARERS SECURE JOBS FOR THE FUTURE A THREAT TO FREEDOM TT BROOKLYN PAYS OFF IN FINART, SCOTLAND EUROPE TO SOUTH AMERICA AND UP THE EAST COAST, THE MAUMEE COMES HOME TO PAYOFF IN CARTERET ROBERT E. LEE COMPLETES 3 MONTH MAIDEN VOYAGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SEAFARER RECEIVES HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA LEAVE WELFARE CLAIM INFORMATION WITH YOUR DEPENDENTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 11 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log