http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/53b9282f35e7471798ab1dfaa99bd07d.PDF 2298884a8cd540c9f33c860844d10b21 PDF Text Text Hi 't''••:•;V-ftf- .:|: 4 Action Needed Now for Healthy Merchant Marine '1 Ships sit in tay»p (center V iSn^Lrine, Seeditorinl on ?. 14 «HI articles on F. 2. ii 'I.'JI �^'«,UaH**i.-.'«r <1 !•' Seek Cargo for U.S. Ships ft-r" • '^'•K .•'" :f V-': Maritime Leaders Meet With President Ford NMU; Page Groton, Boilermakers, and WASHINGTON—With more than 1.2 million tons of U.S.-flag tankers laid up for lack of cargo, and thousands of American seamen and shipyard workers adding to the nation's unem­ ployment crisis, maritime leaders met with President Ford earlier this month to urge the Administration to take im­ mediate action to prevent a total col­ lapse of the industry. Speaking for the maritime unions, shipowners and shipbuilders attending the meeting, SIU President Paul HaU submitted two proposals i^ch could bring immediate relief to the industry: • A Presidential Order requiring oil importers to use U.S.-built and U.S.- manned tankers for oil products com­ ing in the United States to the extent that U.S.-flag tankers are available at fair and reasonable rates, and • A Presidential Order granting an exemption from import fees to import­ ers using American-built and American-marmed ships. President Ford pocket-vetoed a bill last December which would have pro­ vided that 20 percent of oil imports— and later 30 percent—be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Since that veto, more than 40 of the nation's privately owned tankers have been laid-up and thou­ sands of shipyard workers—^including nearly 3,000 at the Seatrain Yard in Brooklyn, N.Y.— have been laid-off. Similar bills—calling for a percentage of oil imports to be carried on U.S.-flag ships—have been introduced in both the House and the Senate. Meanwhile, Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Sen­ ate Commerce Committee has told top administration officials—including Conunerce Secretary Frederick B. Dent and Treasury Secretary William Simon —to "come up with some answers re­ garding help for the tanker industry." In addition to SIU President Hall, other maritime leaders attending the meeting with President Ford were Jesse Calhoon, MEBA; Shannon Wall, Jones Act Waiver Denied A Jones Act waiver requested by 'the waiver drew strong opposition New England LNG to allow foreignflag vessels to carry liquified natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to New England has been denied by the Secretary of the Treasury Department, William Simon. Denying the waiver request. Sec. Simon said that waivers of the Jones Act are only permitted "when neces­ sary in the national defense." New England LNG had based their petition for the waiver on the conten­ tion that a lack of natural gas would have an adverse impact on defense in­ dustries in the area, but the Department of Defense refused to support their argument. The New England firm would have used the Liberian-flag Kenai Multirta or the Norwegian-flag Ventaro to trans­ port the LNG from the Phillips-Maratilion facility at Kenai, Alaska. from ail maritime fronts. In a telegram to Sec. Simon, SIU President Paul Hall had urged immediate rejection of the waiver request, calling it "an ontrageons attempt by the major U.S. oil com­ panies to by-pass the Jones Act in order to gain windfall profits through the entry of tax-dodging foreign vessels into the U.S. domestic trades." Among other friends of the U.S. merchant marine opposing the waiver were Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D., Mo.), chairwoman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. Thomas Downing (D., Va.), who heads the Merchant Marine subcom­ mittee. In letters to both President Ford and Sec. Simon, the two influential merchant marine committee members wrote that they could not "sit by and see our maritime position eroded by a the -m' PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Unify to Enact Labor's Programs The majority of America's industries, and consequently the millions of American workers employed in them, are facing the worst economic crisis in 40 years. Some industries and their workers, like in construction and manufac­ turing, have been hit harder than others. Yet no matter which industry employs us, we all, as workers and consumers, are confronted with the same basic economic dUemmai—a deepening recession that has brought with it high rates of unemployment, while at the same time prices of fuels, food and essential services continue to rise. It is a serious situation; but a situation that can be checkedTand then turned back on course through significant changes and meaningful reforms in the nation's energy and economic policies. And since it is the American worker who is most acutely alfected by fluctuations in the economy, it is the voice of the worker—the labor movement—tiiat must lead the way in correcting the nation's economic ills. We have recently concluded an important quarterly meeting of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, at which the Department's 44 succession of Jones Act administrative waivers." Though the SIU has been successful in thwarting this latest attack on the Jones Act, we must remain a vigilant guardian of this important law. Already, New England utilities are gearing up for another attempt to ob­ tain a Jones Act waiver for foreign-flag LNG vessels to bring the fuel from Alaska to the northeast. And as the Alaska pipeline nears completion, we can expect the oil com­ panies to intensify their waiver requests as they try to get a foothold in the car­ riage of domestic oil between Alaska and the lower 48 states. As long as busi­ ness interests feel that there is a large profit to be made by beaching the do­ main of U.S.-flag ships with foreign operated vessels, attacks on the Jones Act will continue. AFL-CIO Renews Oil Bill Support At its annual meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month, the AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil issued a statement on U.S. energy policies which again reit­ erated the Council's support for "^legislation to require that a substantial portion of oil im­ ports be transported in U.$.-flag vessels." The AFL-CIO Executive Council first announced its sup­ port of the SlU's struggle to get an oil preference law in 1972. Last year, AFL-CIO supphrt was a significant factor in flie passage of the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act by the House of Representatives and the Senate. (See story, p. 3.) national and international unions, representing eight million workers from numerous diversified trades, examines both the economic problems of these individual trades as well as the country's overall economic condition. MTD representatives of maritime workers, carpenters, bricklayers, restaurant workers, meat cutters, plasterers, cement workers and many more, worked side by side during the two days of meetings, and as a result, unanimously foririulated and adopted resolutions on national economic and energy pol­ icies that must be enacted by the Congress if the U.S. is to successfully emerge from under the growing economic deluge. Just as important, though, as the programs set forth by the MTD at these meetings, was the solidarity demonstrated by the MTD representatives in formulating them. It was the same kind of solidarity—unity of spirit, unity of purpose, and unity of action—that fostered the growth of the American labor movement from a few abused Baltimore railroad workers walking a picket line for a better life over a century ago, to an organization comprising over 13 million men and women in the AFL-CIO. In a further show of solidarity within the labor movement, the AFL-CIO Executive Council, representing the Federation's entire 13 million member complement, voiced unanimous support for the MTD's proposals on the nation's economic and energy policies. And in addition, the Council in­ corporated these proposals into its own expanded programs for economic revitalization. Again, the resolutions were unanimously accepted. What this all boils down to is that each individual union within the AFLCIO can rely on the collective strength of the entire AFL-CIO in coping with the many problems we face today. More specifically for Seafarers, the power of a unified labor movement was vividly demonstrated in the last session of Congress during the successful fight in the House and Senate for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act. Spearheaded and coordinated by the SIU, virtually every segment of American labor pulled together in the battle for the oil bill, and dealt the most powerful and richest lobby in Washington, the big oil cartel, its first defeat ever on any major piece of legislation. It was a great victory for Seafarers and labor despite the subsequent Ford veto. We in the SIU and the AFL-CIO are back again in this session of Con­ gress for the third round of the oil bill, as well as with other measures designed to turn the American economy around and put Americans back to work. And with the solidarity demonstrated within the MTD and the larger body pf the AFL-CIO, we will be successful. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 3. March 1975. Pa^e2 and Robert Lowen, MM&P. Administration officials at the meet­ ing included Treasury Secretary Simon, Commerce Secretary Dent, Federal Energy chief Frank Zarb and Presiden­ tial economic advisor L. W. Seidman. Shipyard and shipowner spokesmen were Joseph Kahn, Seatrain; Ran Hatena. Maritime Overseas; Charles Kurz, Keystone Shipping; John Gilbride, Todd Shipyards, and John Diesel, Newoort News Shipbuilding. Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue; Brooklyn, Seafarers Log • „ ••• '.vi-yt?:,,' .,->y '• -v' �r. Bids Halt to 'Frightening Speed' of Economic Crisis AFL-CIO: 'Emergency' Plans for Jobless The AFL-CIO Executive Council at its mid-winter meetings in Bal Harbour, Fla. has called for "massive emergency programs" to give immediate aid to the hardest hit victims of the nation's deep­ ening recession, and halt the "frighten­ ing speed" of our economic crisis. Pointing to the alarming unemploy­ ment rate which is rapidly closing in on the 10 percent mark, the Coun­ cil urged strengthened unemployment compensation benefits, mortgage relief payments to prevent widespread fore­ closures, continued he^alth insurance coverage for the jobless, a higher mini­ mum wage and a complete overhaul of the welfare system. The Conncil also miaiiimoiisly reit­ erated the need for qakk Congressional action on the comprehenstve six-point emergency program adopted by the AFL-CIO General Board in January (see Feb., 1975 LOG, p. 2), and in addition, called lor basic reform of na­ tional policlM deaiii^ with energy, INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities column .....Page 9 Jones Act waiver denied .. Page 2 taxes and the Federal Reserve System. On the vital subject of energy, the Executive Council, which incorporated into its energy policy statement the posi­ tion of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (see special supplement in this LOG), proclaimed the need for "immediate and drastic actions" to free the U.S. from the "blackmail threat of a renewed Arab oil embargo." The Council stated that the severe energy crisis of a year ago "was a result of policy decisions made by the multi­ national oil companies to squeeze the consumers, force them to pay higher prices and fatten the profits of the oil companies," and later outlined a num­ ber of measures needed to break the multinational monopoly, including: • Immediate elimination of the oil depletion allowance to oil companies for both domestic and foreign oper­ ations. • Repeal of the tax advantages which encourage the use of foreign-flag tank­ ers in the carriage of oil. • Destruction of Big- Oil's strangle­ hold on all aspects of America's energy supplies through divestiture-of-operations legislation. • Levy of an excess profits tax on windfall oil company profits reaped at the expense of the American consumer. TaxRefonn Turning to tax reform the Council noted that a worker's buying power has plunged to its lowest level in nearly 11 years, and called for ah immediate $20 billion tax cut for low and middle income families to stimulate the econ­ omy, to be followed by a restructuring of the tax system to achieve "tax justice." The Council's tax program would, among other things, close tax loopholes putting an end to ^special privileges which rig the tax structure against wage earners and consumers," and halt de­ pletion allowances in the gas, oil and mineral industries. Federal Reserve System In another major indictment of na­ tional policies, the Executive Council affirmed that the Federal Reserve Sys­ tem has brought the economy to the "brink of Depression" through discrim­ ination against extension of needed credit for home building, small busi­ ness, state and local government and public utilities while at the same time providing substantial amounts for vari­ ous types of speculation, inventory hoarding and foreign lending. To correct the inequities in the pre­ sent Federal Reserve System, the Coun­ cil presented a seven point program, whichx includes extension of member­ ship on the FRS Board of Governors and all committees and district banks of the system to representatives of all major community groups including consumers and organized labor. •T '• fi Minimum Wage In other actions, the Executive Coun­ cil called for a $3 an hour minimum wage; a Congressional investigation by Congress of the structure of U.S. econ­ omy and the role of the big corporations and their allies (presently the 500 biggest U.S. corporations hold more than two-thirds of all business income); and Congressional action that would provide funds to create an additional one-million public jobs for Americans who can't find work in private industry. Union News Seafarers conference on contract .Page 3 President's Report .......Page 2 UIW brothers still out of work '....i i.. .Page 5 Headquarters Notes , column Pages Membership, meeting in port of New York. Pages 16-17 V Seizure of tuna boats Page 5 General News • MID holds quarterly meeting. . .Special Supplement Committee on maritime problems Page 5 AFL-CIO holds mid-winter , meeting Page 3 Maritime leaders meet with Ford Page2 How MARAD affects seamen .Page? Shipping Dispatchers' Reports ....Page 22 Seatrain Washington .Page6 Thomas Lynch .Page 21 Ships' Committees Page 4 Ships' Digests ..........Page 19 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A'seniority upgrading .Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application .Page 26 Membership News Orphans, Seatrain crews have family dinner Page 13*Brother McAvoy writes poems about sea Page 12 NewSIU pensioners .Page 21 7 Final Departures Pages 23-25 March, 1975 SlU President Paul Hall stresses the need for legislation to provide cargoes for American-flag ships during recent meetings of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. From left are Max Greenberg, president of Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Workers; Hall; Peter Bommarito, president of Rubber Workers, and C. L. Ueilums, president of Sleeping Car Porters. Special Elections Set for Apr. 10 On Crews Confab at Piney Point special elections will be held in each deep sea port on Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m. to elect 66 Seafarers, 22 from each shipboard department, to represent the SIU membership at the upcoming Crews Conference, which will be held at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point from Apr. 14 to Apr. 26. If you wish to be a delegate to the conference, you must be able to supply proof that you fulfill the following re­ quirements: • A full book member with "A" seniority in good standing. • 24 months seatime with SlU-contraeted operators in ratings above entry (seatipie will be considered as any time for which contribu­ tions have been made toward pen­ sion and welfare eligibility). • At least 60 days of such employ­ ment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. I, 1975. ' The 66 elected members will be par­ ticipating in the conference along with the SIU's contract department and representatives of all our beneficial funds, to discuss, among other things, the state of the maritime industry, and to make recommendations for upcom­ ing deep sea contract negotiations. Membership representation in each port, based on shipping and registration and last year's actvities in the port, will be: New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Balti­ more, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jackson­ ville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Phila­ delphia, 3; Seattle, 3"; Tampa, 3; San Juan, 3; Wilmington, 3, and Piney Point, 3. If any port should fail to elect its quota. Headquarters will conduct a spe­ cial meeting the following day, on Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m., to elect that port's quota. Reports on the conference have been carried in each issue of the LOG since December, and in addition, two sepa­ rate letters announcing the conference have been sent to all Seafarers. The latest mailing also included a question­ naire asking Seafarers for comments and suggestions on such topics as the SIU Constitution, the pension, welfare and vacation plans, training and up­ grading, political action, and the SIU contract, which is due for renewal in June. A pre-conference committee, which included members of the HLSS staff and SIU representatives has been meeting for more than a month now to develop an agenda which will incorpo­ rate the topics mentioned in the questibnnaire, as well as discussions on the evolution of the maritime industry, its present state, and how we can adapt our programs to meet the needs and chal­ lenges of the future. Page 3 i ;r n .1 m �The Committee Page :mi Overseas Alice Seatrain Washington Recertrfied Bosun Andrew Boney (far right) ship's chairman of the SS Seatrain Washington (Hudson Waterways) with the rest of the Ship's Committee last month of. from left: Steward Delegate Philip Livingston; Engine Delegate Jack Groen, and Deck Delegate Burton Churchill. The vessel paid off recently in the port of Bayonne, N.J. before going into layup. Beauregard Committee Enjoying the holidays in Pusan, Korea is the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Beauregard (Sea-Land) of, from the left standing: BR Jim Abeliano, steward delegate and Recertified Bosun Al Oromaner, ship's chairman. Seated from left are: AB Don Smith, deck delegate; Chief Steward Frank Hall, secre­ tary-reporter, and Oiler C. Madsen, engine delegate. This month the ship will call at the port of Manila and dock in Vietnam with a payoff expected in Hong Kong on Apr. 11. Thomas Lynch In cool weather with the scenic harbor of Sasebo, Japan surrounded by moun­ tains as a backdrop, the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) lounging on deck are, from left: Bosun Robert Marrero, ship's chairman; Chief Steward Everett Perry, secretary-reporter; DM Dick Bradford, deck delegate, and Chief Pumpman Bernie Duenas, educationaldirector. The SlU crew relished the fresh (raw) seafood in the port after a voyage from the port of Wilmington, Calif. Boston Committee Sailing coastwise to the port of Houston last month was (2nd right) ship's chairman Recertified Bosun Leyal E. Joseph of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land). The other members of the Ship's Committee are from left: Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy; Deck Delegate George Alexander; Joseph, and Steward Delegate Richard W. "Benny" Forgays.'The vessel paid off-in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Feb. 7. Eagle Voyager Heading the Ship's Committee of the C4 SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) is (left) Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges, ship's chairman, following a trip from the Far East. The other members of the committee are, from left: Steward Delegate G. Grajales; Deck Delegate David Fair; Educational Director Felix Diaz, and Engine Delegate David Timmons. The Seafarers were paid off in the port of Philadeiphia before sailing to the port of New London, Conn, and to points northward in Canada. Now the ship is laid up in Berth 6, Port Newark, N.J. Back from the grain run to Odessa, Russia and a payoff in the port of Stapieton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. late last month, are the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Eagle Voyager (United Marine). From left are: Recertified Bosun Ravaughn Johnson, ship's chairman; Steward Deiegate J. D. Reyes; Engine Delegate H. J, DeLatte; Deck Delegate J. Matheson, and Chief Steward William Hand, secretary-reporter. Later the ship sailed to the Far East. Seafarers Log J.Page 4 • 'T-. i �issassS^ msrnL '(al 's Potkef Veto of Oil Bill is Insfrumental .1 UIW Brothers Layoff at Seatrain Yard Continues Nearly 3,000 of our SlU-affiliated UIW brothers at the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y, are still out of work. It is three months since the United Industrial Workers Union shipbuilders were laid off with two 225,000-dwt supertankers remaining unfinished on the ways. One, the TT Stuyvesant was more than half completed when a "fur­ lough" layoff of 1,800 shipbuilders oc­ curred on Jan. 22. In December, more than 1,000 UIW members there were laid off, too. . On Feb. 24, a "call-back-to-work" notice from the company was with­ drawn until further notice at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard where two other supertankers, the TT Brooklyn and the TT Williamsburgh were launched in the summers of 1973 and 1974. On Dec. 30, 1974 President Gerald R. Ford Docket vetoed the Energy Transportation Security Act (the Oil Bill) resulting in depressing the already weak U.S. tanker market. The veto was a major cause for Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp's layoffs. The bill would have made mandatory the carriage of 20 per­ cent of the nation's imported oil this year in American-flag ships, 25 percent in 1976 and 30 percent in 1977. To look at the problems besetting the maritime industry, President Ford met with, among other maritime leaders, SIUNA President Paul Hall, Seatrain Lines Shipbuilding Corp. Board Chair­ man Joseph Kahn and National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Presi­ dent Jesse Calhoon at the White House on Mar. 7. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Wil­ liam Simon, Commerce Secretary Fred- removal of a seized boat's catch as well, which could take up to 40 days or more. The five other seized U.S. tuna boats were released near the end of last month with a combined loss from fines and catch removals of wfcll over $1 million. One of the vessels seized was manned by members of the SIUNA-aflfiliated Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area. The "tuna war" with Ecuador has been going on unchecked for 23 years. And lately, with the increase in seizures, topped off by tougher Ecuadorian laws, it is becoming more and more difficult for American fishermen, as well ^ can­ nery workers who depend on their catches, to make a living. Last month, members of two SIUNAafiiliated unions, the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area, and the Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific along with sev­ eral deep-sea SIU members picketed Under Larger Maritime Body the Ecuadorian consul in Los Angeles to protest the seizures and call attention to the worsening situation. The SIU is giving its full support to the union affili­ ates in this fight. Earlier this month, eight U.S. Sena­ tors introduced a resolution calling for sterner U.S. actions in the Ecuador sit­ uation. Hopefully, these pressures will lead to meaningful discussions between the U.S. and l^uador to negotiate a solution to the dispute. Members of the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Areas, and the Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, along with several SIU members, picket the Ecuadorian consul in Los Angeles protesting the seizure of U.S. fishing boats. Four Subcommittees Set Up On Maritime Issues The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems, which was established last year to provide a forum for all maritime imions to meet on a regular basis and discuss their mutual problems, has created four spe­ cial subcommittees to deal with specific maritime issues. The Ad Hoc Committee was estab­ lished in April, 1974 by AFL-CIO Pres­ ident George Meany. Its representation is comprised of the following AFL-CIO member unions; SIUNA; International Longshoremen's Association/Master, Mates and Pilots Association; Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Inter­ national Union; National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association; National Maritime Union; American Radio As­ sociation, and United Steelworkers of America. The four subcommittees created will deal with: The Coast Guard; The Jones Act; Training, and Maritime Policy. All four subcommittees met early this month and submitted position papers to the full Ad Hoc Committee when it met on Mar. 13 in New York. The SIU is represented on all four subcom­ mittees. Coast Guard The report from the subcommittee on the Coast Guard, which reviewed that agency and its jurisdiction, centered on four major areas: Examination and Licensing; Manning Scales; Safety Standards, and IMCO (Intergovern­ mental Maritime Consultative Organi­ zation). Some of the subcommittee's recommendatiops were: formation of a per­ manent committee on Licensing and Certification consisting of Seafarers or March, 1975 representatives to confer with the Coast Guard; statements to a representative of the Coast Guard establishing a mini-' mum standard for each vessel or a basic manning scale; a study and evaluation of existing rules and regulations affect­ ing maintenance and safety require­ ments should be made upon U.S.-flag vessels. Jones Act The subcommittee on the Jones Act made the following recommendations: the 1950 law passed to meet emergency wartime needs which has been used as an excuse to waive the Jones Act should be repealed; the exclusion of the Virgin Islands from the Jones Act should be ended; the coverage of the Jones Act should be extended to include offshore mining sites, and the protection pro­ vided under the Act to seamen, fisher­ men and other maritime workers who are injured on the job must be main­ tained intact. Any change or weakening of the Jones Act would only be detri­ mental to the maritime industry and its workers, the subconunittee concluded. Training The subconunittee on Training sub­ mitted a position paper with the follow­ ing recommendations: investigating the activities of state and management-run maritime training schools to determine the type of state and federal support they receive and how their curricidum or programs differ from Union schools; new curriculums could be planned that would meet the demands of advanced technology;.develop use of new tech­ nology in training to provide for prac­ tical knowledge testing; develop new training for industries not yet organized. such as offshore oil and supply indus­ tries, and develop programs to deal with emotional and social problems of sea­ men. Maritime P(dicy The subcommittee on Maritime Pol­ icy decided upon a number of programs which would help revive the U.S. mer­ chant marine. Some of its recommenda­ tions deal with: development of a National Cargo Policy; combatting run­ away flag shipping; retaliating against discriminatory shipping arrangements; establishment of a single, unified and independent U.S. Maritime Agency, and continued expansion of domestic ship­ ping. Dunlop Named As Sec of Labor John T. Dunlop Harvard University Economics Pro­ fessor John T. Dunlop has been con­ firmed by the Senate as Secretary of Labor to succeed Peter A. Brennan who resigned last month. Brennan, whose resignation was effective in mid-March, has declined an offer to be Ambassador to Ireland. He plans to return to New York where he had been head of the city and state Building and Constructions Trades Councils before being named to the Cabinet two years ago. 3 -•'I i - V; \• '' f' Continued on Page 18 Tension Mounts in Ecuador on Seizure off una Boats Growing tensions over the seb.ure of U.S. fishing vessels by Ecuador came to a head this month in the port of Salinas there when 18 U.S. fishermen aboard a seized American tuna boat were ar­ rested and jailed after a scufiGle in which shots were fired by Ecuadorian soldiers assigned to guard the boats. Although no serious injuries were re­ ported and State Department officials in Ecuador arranged for the crewmembers' release after five hours, the inci­ dent demonstrates the need for U.S. governmental action to correct this un­ fortunate situation. Ecuador is still holding two of the seven U.S. tuna boats seized Feb. 1 for fishing without a license within the 200mile limit Ecuador maintains off her coast. In the past, Ecuador usually de­ tained a seized vessel no more than a few days after levying stiff fines on the boat's owner. However, now in addition to fines, a new Ecuadorian law calls for - Dunlop served as director of the Cost of Living Coimcil during the final period of wage-price controls and as chairman of the Construction Industry Stabilization Committee where he was praised by both labor and manage­ ment for his practical approach to the industry problems. In the fall of 1974 he was appointed as chairman of the Labor-Management Committee set up by President Ford to help solve the country's economic troubles. Professor Dunlop, at the time of his nomination by President Ford, was ar­ bitrating jurisdictional disputes that had arisen in the construction of the Alaska pipeline. In the past, he has ar­ bitrated disputes in the coal, railroad, airline, atomic energy, missile and steel industry. .Professor Dunlop, in the Spring of last year, was appointed chairman of a special Ad Hoc Committee on Mari­ time Industry Problems of which the SIU is a member. Sixty-years old, Dunlop has been on the Harvard faculty since 1938 and has served as chairman of the Department of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Pages I �SeatrainWashingtonPaysOff;LaysUp in NY %> ' •i^ -V •T ;^'fj 'Iv? ry->: ii. ' -• ' i- ~ .• i*l' -.rT." V-.'*:' ••'•' r. H ll.w ^.V i i^A •ii?'\u ••m ^}i' ^1 The SS Seatrain Washington ties up at the dock while the crew gets paid off. Having a cup of Java Is OS John O. Pennington just before the payoff. t - 'e-i iTx % / 'f'-- _ • 4.. ^ ~.'A. , K Saloon Messman Federico P. Delos Reyes straightens out a table in the messroom.' Recertified Bosun Andrew Boney (center) ship's chairman. In the ship's galley are (I. to r.): Saloon Messman W. C. signs SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey's report (right) as Saloon Daniels; Chief Cook Maurice Culp, steward delegate, and Messman Federico P. Delos Reyes (left) looks on at the 3rd Cook Rudolph Winfield. They all signed on Oct. 1 In the proceedings. port of New Orleans. \l •jsr ,*-41 .V-i MIS :fm M • "• ' •- - < 4? • •Aim I" t -.A.'. ' OLLOWING a four-month pay­ off early last month in the port of Bayonne, 3»i the containership, the SS Seatrain Washington (Hudson Waterways) steamed east­ ward through the Arthur Kill off Staten Island across New York Har­ bor's Upper Bay into the East River to a layup berth in the former Brook­ lyn (N.Y.) Navy Yard alor^ide Hudson Waterways' other laid-up vessels, the SS Seatrain Florida, the supertanker the ,S',S' Manhattan and the SS Transindiana. The Seatrain Washington sailed from the ports of San Francisco to Hono­ lulu, Hawaii and'on to San Diego. She then passed through the Panama Canal at the beginning of the year, traversing the Gulf for calls at Charleston, S.C. and Norfolk, Va. At the Feb. 2 payoff, N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall, SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey and two recently recertified bosuns engaged the crew in a discus­ sion of the effects of President Ford's pocket veto of the Oil Bill. F ••' :i' " 1 ?»ll ^5 •: 5*«i. ..v" '•X,'K . m-s' Happy doing his chore of inserting a burner rod, Fireman-Watertender Henry 8. Chemel flashes a smile. -SSSfi < %• •f • • rmSome of the crew of the Seatrain Washington In the vessel's messroom waiting for the start of the shipboard meeting. Page 6 . • vtt„s ^/S-vS'Si; •.. y-Sr ir i^iliiiMiiiiiii.inViiiiinm —r flu - iniit iiiiiiiiiiiyn Seafarers Log �t. Last of Three 90,000-ton tankers Golden Monarch Launched on West Coast 'liM The 90,000-ton tanker Golden Monarch (Aeron Marine Shipping) at its launch­ ing last month at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif. The SlU-contracted Golden Mo­ narch. last of three 90,000-ton tankers built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., was launched last month at the Na­ tional Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif. The Golden Monarch joins her sisterships the Golden Dolphin and Golden Endeavor on the waterways; both of those ships were launched in San Diego last year. All three vessels are 894 feet long, and are capable of carrying 25 million gallons of crude oil (500,000 barrels). They are the first double-bottom ships (to protect against oil spillage in col­ lisions) of their size ever constructed, and the largest vessels ever built on the West Coast. Among those attending the launch­ ing ceremonies were, SIU Vice-Presi­ dent Frank Drozak; President of the NASSCO shipyard John Murphy; Presi­ dent of American Ultramar Ltd. Lloyd Bensen, and Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Helen Bentley. The three ships are of the so-called San Clemente class, and they contain some of the most modem technological innovations, including provision for segregated clean ballast which will cut down significantly on pollution. The ships are not required to ballast fuel or cargo tanks, and the oily source of con­ tamination of the waterways is avoided. All three of the Golden ships can carry enough fuel for a voyage of 12,000 miles; their shaft horsepower is 24,500 and their speed is 16.5 knots. The ships' cargo system is capable of totally unloading in 18 hours. These three vessels are the tanker version of two ore/bulk/oil (OBO) Rehabilitation Center Opens For Seafarers at Piney Point A pioneering rehabilitation center for Seafarers was opened this month in Piney Point, Md. The new facility— located on the 900-acre farm of the Lundeberg School—^has been estab­ lished to meet the needs of Seafarers who want help with social or emotional problems. The program is a part of the SIU's overall concem for each member's wel­ fare—^his health and social needs as well as his job security. The rehabilitation center is staffed by three full-time professional coun­ selors, and a comprehensive program has been, developed to provide help for those who have drinking problems or related emotional and social difficulties. The program—^which is entirely vol­ untary—^is designed to deal with the in­ dividual problems and concerns of each Seafarer. Those in the program will share the facilities of the center with March, 1975 the counseling staff and live together as a community for the four to six weeks they will spend in the program. Hous­ ing and meals are provided. In announcing this new program for Seafarers, SIU President Hall said: "In the past we have helped each other gain secure jobs, health care for ourselves and our families, and a decent standard of living. In the same tradition, this rehabilitation center—^with profes­ sional guidance—^will have Seafarers helping Seafarers to overcome their problems by understanding themselves." Seafarers who are interested in this program may get further information by writing to Richard L. Shinkle, Director of Coimseling, Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674—or by calling him at (301) 994-0010. Arrangements for participating in this program may also be made through any SIU port agent. Among those who attended the launching were, from the left: John Murphy, president of the shipyard; Lloyd Bensen, president of American Ultramar Ltd., Helen Bentley. chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Frank Drozak, SIU vice-president. carriers which are also manned by the It was voluntary donations to SPAD SIU, the Ultramar and Ultrasea. All of that helped secure passage of this Act the ships were constructed at National in Congress. Steel and Shipbuilding, and while the In urder to construct the giant OBO's have a dwt of 80,500, they have Golden ships—^beautiful, sleek black the same hull and engine as the tankers, and red vessels—^NASSCO had to and are less than two feet shorter. lengthen its building ways by 400 feet Funds ,4or construction of all five and construct a coffer dam to build and vessels were obtained under the con­ launch them. struction differential subsidy program uoth the Golden Dolphin andGolden of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, Endeavor have already been delivered whicn since its enactment has provided and are sailing the high seas with their many jobs in U.S. shipyards and on SIU crews. The Golden Monarch is U.S. ships for Americans. scheduled to be delivered this July. 'f t - —J How the U.S. Maritime Administration Works tor You, the Seafarer The Maritime Aoministration of the Department of Commerce, headquart­ ered in Washington, D.C., is the agency of the U.S. Government primarily re­ sponsible for planning and implement­ ing all parts of U.S. maritime policy. With regional offices throughout the nation, MARAD's importance to American seamen stems from the fact that not only does it closely monitor "and supervise the day-to-day operations of the U.S. merchant ffeet—^including education, manning and safety—^but it also plays a leading role in efforts by the fleet to revitalize itself, to build new and more competitive vessels, and to find assured sources of cargo for these vessels. Mandated under the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and subsequent maritime laws to strive to niaintain a strong, competitive U.S. merchant marine, MARAD and its staff, using their ex­ pertise in maritime matters and in the operations of the shipping industry, pro­ vide guidance and leadership to the U.S. Government and to the U.S. merchant fleet in their mutual efforts to strengthen and preserve a national merchant ma­ rine that can contribute to the country's economy and national defense. One of MARAD's most important duties is the administration of the oper­ ating and construction subsidy pro­ grams that allow a large number of U.S. vessels to be built and operated on an equal competitive footing with compar­ able foreign-flag vessels. Since the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was passed, significantly broaden­ ing the construction subsidy program. $3.1 billion in new shipbuilding orders have resulted in 59 new ships being built. The operating subsidy program was also amended by the 1970 Act and today MARAD is subsidizing the oper­ ating costs of 187 U.S.-flag vessels. Coupled with these two subsidy pro­ grams, MARAD administers a mort­ gage guarantee program that allows U.S. ship operators to obtain mortgages at lower interest rates and reduces their operating cost. The Maritime Administration is also involved in a wide range of activities designed to provide cargo to U.S.-flag vessels and has the overall responsibility for the supervision of various cargo preference programs. The increased activities of MARAD in insuring com­ pliance with U.S. cargo preference laws, such as the requirement that 50 percent of U.S. Government cargoes move on U.S. ships, has greatly eased the prob­ lems of the U.S. merchant fleet in ob­ taining preference cargoes. At the same time, through the help of MARAD, the U.S. merchant fleet has gained important new sources of cargo. One of the most important of these was the U.S.-USSR shipping agreement which was signed in 1972. Through this agreement, MARAD assured the U.S. merchant fleet one-third of cargoes moving between the U.S. and Russia. Through these programs and others, MARAD works towards its primary goal of maintaining a strong, competi­ tive U.S. merchant fleet that can con­ tribute to the nation's economy and security, aided by a strong shipbuilding and marine industry. Page 7 -, f i V'. is V v >•! - i- '•i 'i •M- �Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak | 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING The six Seafarers who this month graduated from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program are helping to build a stronger SIU and a more secure future in the merchant marine for themselves. It gives me great pleasure to wish these new full 'A' book members a long and smooth life with the SIU. They are: David Carhart; George Silfast; Pete Stanfield; Clarence McMuUin; Laszio Petrick, and Allan Ames. Also, I strongly urge those eligible brothers who have not already done so, to apply for this program. By earning an 'A' book in this Union, you improve your job possibilities immediately, and obtain better job security for the future. SEAFARERS CONFERENCE Next month the SIU will be holding a Seafarers Conference at Piney Point to disciiss the state of the maritime industry and our new contract which is due for renewal this June. Each member has been sent a letter with full information on the Conference, which will be held from Apr. 14 to 26. All Seafarers who are able, should attend the Special Meeting to be held on Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in deep sea ports to elect delegates to the Conference. I urge all SIU members who are eligible to run for a delegate's post. ^For further details on the Conference, see Page 3 of this issue of the LOG). FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration's new facility in Earle, N.J. opened last month and the one-day firefighting courses have already begim. Since the installation is not yet fully completed, the school is limiting applicants for each available class. However, this is only a temporary situation. The dates for April classes are: Apr. 3, 11, 17, and 25. I strongly advise all SIU members who do not already have this endorsement to sign up for the course as soon as possible. Time is getting very near when the firefighting endorsement will be a prerequisite to sailing aboard an SIUcontracted vessel. Furthermore, knowing how to properly combat a fire aboard ship may one day mean the difference between life and death. BOSUNS RECERHFICAHON PROGRAM With this month's group of bosims, the Bosuns Recertification Program has graduated 20 classes. Two-hundred-and-twelve Seafarers have now gone through one of the most successful and important programs ever conducted by our Union. They are sailing on board our contracted ships and leading SIU crews more effectively than ever before. The ships with Recertified bosuns on tliem are running smoothly with few contractutd and overtime beefs. This is due to the knowledge these Seafarers have obtained while participating in the two-month course, not only knowledge concerning the modem vessels being built, but a greater understanding of the entire maritime industry, including the problems we face and how best to solve them. I know you all join me in congratulating the bosuns who graduated this month and wishing them good luck and smooth sailing in the future. They are: Tom Martineau; Salvador Rallo; John Carey; Bill Mitchell; Jim Shortell; John McCollom; Manuel Sanchez; Leo Paradise; William Valazquez; George Finklea, and Richard Chiasson. ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES The National Labor Relations Board's investigation into Sabine Tankers alleged illegal conduct during last year's certification election has been re­ opened once more at the company's insistence. New hearings are scheduled to resume in Houston this month. In a separate legal action, the SIU has filed charges against the company for its recent dismissal of an unlicensed seaman who supported the SIU during the drive. No exact date has been set for presentation of evidence in this termination, but the Union will continue to press for prompt action. fSFK-' ypvy: ->; • •" -•- Seafarer John Barber Gets High School Diploma Seafarer John Barber, whose home port is Baltimore, Md., recently earned his high school diploma through the Limdeberg School's GED program. Brother Barber is 22-years old, and he graduated from HLSS as a Trainee in 1969. He returned to the school to up­ grade and earned his AB endorsement in 1971. Seafarer Barber dropped out of school in the 8th grade. He said that he fbels lus seafaring career was a help to him> in getting his high school di­ ploma. According to Brother Barber, "When you're on a ship, you have plenty of time to read and study. No one demands that you study and you're under no pressure. You can really make your free time count for something if you want to." During his travels as a Seafarer, Brother Barber has been to. the Far East, the Mediterranean, and South America. The GED program at the Lundeberg School was very worthwhile. Brother Barber noted, and added that, "The teachers here actually care about you. They're very easy to work with and will give you all the time you need to learn something." Brother Barber reminisced about his days as a trainee, stating that, "The Lundeberg School has really changed. I was here when all you got was a life­ boat ticket. Now it's a great place—a very good thing for someone just start­ ing out. All Seafarers can be proud of it." The Lundeberg School's GED pro­ gram is open to all Seafarers who come to the school. 'Request for Statement of Earnings' by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Seafarers can get, free of charge, a report of their lifetime earnings cred­ ited to their Social Security number by filling out the form below and mailing it to: Social Security Administration P.O. Box 57 Baltimore, Md. 21203 This information is useful when esti­ mating the amount of monthly Social Security retirement, disability or survi­ vors benefits a worker might expect, as these payments are based on a person's average earnings over a period of years. This "Request for Statement of Earn­ ings" form is also available free at any Social Security office. r I I I • I I I I REQUEST fOR STATEMENT OF EARNINGS 1 I SOOAl KCU«TV-»^ NUMMR OAK or. MONTH MRTH ^ DAY YEAR Please send a statement of my social secuiity earriings to: I I NEW VESSELS '.M'-•;'i'.• Brother John Barber, who received his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School, takes a moment during his studies to look up a word in the dictionary. The largest vessel the SIU has ever crewed is scheduled to be launched sometime in early spring. The ship, the 265,000 dwt Massachusetts is being completed at the Bethlehem Steel yard in Sparrows Point, Md. and will be operated by SlU-contracted Interstate Ocean Transport Corp. Up until now, the largest ships manned by SIU crews have been the 225,000 deadweight ton supertankers, TT Brooklyn and TT Williamsburgh which were both constructed at the Seatrain Shipbuilding facilities in Brooklyn, N.Y. by our brothers in the United Industrial Workers union. STRKT a NUMK*. cnva STATi. . ap cooe. SICN YOUR NAM! Hnf {DO NOT PtiMT) I Sign own name only. Under the law, information in your social security recoid 'I is confidential and anyone who signs another person's name can be prosecuted If you have changed your name from that shown on your social security card, please^ I I copy your name below exactly as it appears on your card. L Pages Seafarers Log Siii WH, :Sit-fe ••'A-: P 'Pjfv'T- ,x' " • �..=.i^-»l»^j«^;.-^..-'.r. :•.•••• • :-. - ••^v,;.=- - _ •. . .--.i • -.J 'r ^ I MARAD Proposes Plan For Chemical Carriers The Maritime Administration has given the go ahead on a proposed plan to subsidize the construction of a fleet of American-flag bulk chemical carriers for employment in U.S. foreign trades. Presently, there are 20 U.S.-flag ships classified as chemical carriers, yet they only transport a very small fraction of the inbound and outbound bulk chemi­ cal cargoes from this country. These cargoes for the most part are carried in foreign bottoms on an estimated 210 vessels. The Maritime Subsidy Board is now waiting to receive subsidy applications from various American ship operators wishing to build one or more of these chemical bulk carriers. The ,only company, though, that has taken any serious steps toward clearing an application with MARAD is Occi­ dental Petroleum, which plans to oper­ ate a number of these chemical trans­ ports between the U.S. and Russia. The company would haul phosphates to the USSR and return to the U.S. with fertilizer. MARAD has conducted an extensive environmental impact study on the dan­ gers of hazardous chemical transporta'ion and will impose tough pollution safeguards on the construction of the vessels. The Administration will also require builders and operators to com­ ply with all state, local and federal en­ vironmental standards and pollution control features. If MARAD's deep-sea chemical ship construction program gets off the ground, it will have beneficial effects on the American economy, such as the creation of thousands of jobs for Amer­ ican workers in shipyards, on ships, and in many related supply industries, as well as being a positive contribution to the country's balance of payments. A majority of America's domestic hazardous liquid chemical trade is car­ ried in technologically advanced chemi­ cal tank barges. A recent study deter­ mined that barges are much s^er and cheaper to use in liquid chemical car­ riage than truck or rail. QMED Class Graduates Four 'I li Washington Activities By B. Rockier •i it •i Cargo Preference Four bills to guarantee a minimum of 20 percent of oil imports for American-;^ flag ships (increasing to 30 percent by mid-1978) are still in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. An identical bill has been intro­ duced in the Senate and referred to the Commerce Committee. No hearings have been announced by the committees, but we will be carefully watching for activity on these bills. Protection of our merchant fleet and job security for our members is a top priority. We are encouraged by the results we achieved in Congress with H.R. 8193 last year, and we are continuing to explore all legislative and executive possibilities to secure more cargo for U.S.-flag ships. t'. Maritime Aothorization Both the House and Senate have passed bills authorizing Maritime Admin­ istration programs for fiscal year 1975 (July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975). Bills passed late last year were killed by Presidential veto because of an amendment relating to fishermen. New authorizations for Fiscal Years 1976 and 1977 have been introduced by Senator Magnuson (D-Wash.). The Magnuson bill provides $245 million for 1976 and $251 million for 1977 for construction differential subsidy, and $315.9 million (1976) and $334 million (1977) for operating differential subsidy. The SIU submitted testimony to the Commerce Committee in favor of the authorization. Jones Act Waivers Two new bills have been introduced in the Senate by James A. McClure (R-Idaho), which would be a real threat to the Act if they are passed. S. 787 would permit a waiver for other than reasons of national defense; S. 788 would permit foreign vessels to transport fertilizer from Alaska to the West Coast. •'•K. -iv'-': • ••.-V. Big Oil hu QMED Instructor Charlie Nalen (center) is with his latest class of four gradu­ ates this month at Piney Point. Proudly displaying their QMED diplomas are (I. to r.): Peter Shuffles: Gennarro Esposito; Nalen; Erik Fischer, and James Moore. Lifeboat Course The oil giants, our toughest opponent in the cargo preference battle, are being investigated by the Senate Judiciary Committee in relation to their ownership of production, distribution and marketing of products. The Committee will attempt to determine the effect of oil company monopoly on competition and pricing. Because of the structure of the companies and the U.S. tax laws, oil com­ panies take advantage of their foreign operations to avoid paying taxes to the U.S. government. Tuna Boat Seizures Five of the seven tuna boats seized by the Ecuadorian government have been released, after being fined more than a million dollars and having their catch confiscated. One of the seven boats was manned by members of an SIUNAaffiliated fishermen's union. SIU has sent protests to the President, Secretary Kissinger and is urging Congress to take some action for the protection and relief of fishermen in such circumstances. Sen. Tunney has introduced S. Res. 99 which would require the Sec. of Com­ merce and Sec. of State to issue a report to Congress in case of seizure outlining what can be done to work toward a solution of the problem, such as sanctions against the other government, suspending trade agreement provisions, etc. •p.' ff Planning Session for IMCO SIU and the Harry Lundeberg School representatives participated this month in a meeting of the Coast Guard Subcommittee of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The purpose of the meeting was to draft positions on licensing of seamen, certification of officers, manning of vessels and maritime labor representation to be submitted to the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organiza­ tion (IMCO). Lifeboat course Instructor Tom Doyle (left) on the dock at Piney Point, Md. with three graduates of his class this month. From (I. to r.) they are: Lee Simonen; William Foley, and Harry Springfield. Reduced Fares For Senior Citizens Legislation which would have pro­ vided reduced transportation fares for U.S. senior citizens in both air and ground travel was introduced in Con­ gress last year, but because of the pres­ ent economic squeeze the legislation died in House and Senate committees. A bill Introduced in the Senate, S. 1739, had been favorably reported cut of the Transportation and Aeronautics subcommittee, while corresponding leg­ islation in the House. H.R. 8570 was being considered by lai body's Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Commit­ tee. This legislation would have taken the form of an amendment to the Feder^ Aviation Act of 1958. It would have provided reduced transportation fares in air and ground travel (plane, bus, rail) for senior citizens during non-peak (non-rush) hours. in all likelihood the prospective bills "sviU H re-introduced during the current session of Congress. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for • >- Faoorable Legislation Seafarm are uiged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your vOke heard and to keep yonr.nnion effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Scalhrer and hb family. March, 1975 1J . ••P-k �William MitcheU Seafarer William Mitchell, 54, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and has been ship­ ping. as bosun for the past 20 years. Born in Massachu­ setts, he now makes his home in Punta Gorda, Fla. with his wife Beth. Brother Mitchell ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville. ' Another class cl Seafareis graduated from the SIU's Bosuns RecMtiA»tion| F^gram tills month at the general memhershlp meeting at Heai^^rterg andJ will reioin our contracted shijps better qualified to leid the SIU ciews. | Thb class is the twentieth to complete the two-month prtqpam, and the tol^| ; |iimd>«r ^ bomns to become recertiSed has now reached 212. The program ls| imie of the OHist snccesshd ever undertaken by the SIU, and theknovtiedge these ^ imen have gdned, about the technological innovations on new vessels, about the | |SIU mid idMmt tiie maritime indnshy as a vrboley wiU prove im^dnaUe to them | |itt tii<^ years ahead. ,' These new now ywn their biwthers who have preceded lli^ TO i Ir cmitriicted vessds, and together they will hrip lead mu Uition to a mwe | James Shorten iSBCCeSSfid fUtUre»«v;:4r"K:i;.i?3 Seafarer Jim Shorten, 53, has been shipping with the SIU since 1949, and began sailing as bosun 10 years ago. A native of New York, Brother Shorten now ships from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife Neillie and their two children. John McCollom Seafarer John McCollom, 48, has been with the SIU for 31 years, and started sailing as a bosun 10 years ago. A native of Winthrop, Mass., Broth­ er McCollom con­ tinues to make his home there. He ships from the port of Boston. Manuel Sanchez Seafarer Manuel Sanchez, 52, has been a member of the SIU for 32 years, and he begain sail­ ing as a bosun in 1951. A native of Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Sanchez now ships from the port of New York .where he lives with his wife Anna Marie and their two children. Leo Paradise Seafarer Leo Paradise, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1947, and he started shipping •as bosun in 1951. Born in Swansea, Mass., he still makes his home there with his wife Yahoko and their three children. Brother Paradise ships from the port of New York. TomMartineau Seafarer Tom Martineau, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and he began sail­ ing as bosun in 1955.'A native of Minnesota, Brother Martineau nOw ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with ' his wife Setsuko and their son. Richard Chiasson Seafarer Richard Chiasson, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1948, and began shipping as bosun eight years ago. A native of Louisiana, Brother Chiasson makes Ids . home in Gretna, La. with his wife Genevieve. He ships from the pdrt of New Orleans. SalvadorHallo Seafarer Salva­ dor Railo, 41, has been sailing with the SIU since 1950, and started sailing as a bosun in 1960. A native of New Orleans, Brother Rallo sldps from that port and contint^ to make his home there. JohnCai^ Seafarer John Carey, 50, began sailing with the SIU in 1954, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past eight years. A na­ tive of New York, he ships from that port and continues l^ake his home there. , William Velazquez Seafarer -William Velazquez, 46 has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and started shipping out as bosun in 1954. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he ships from that port and makes his home in Central I slip. Long Island, N.Y. George Finklea Seafarer George Finklea, 56, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and has been sail­ ing as bosun since 1948. Born in Aik­ en, S.C., he still makes his home there. Brother Fink­ lea ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Martineau, Tom,Seattle' MattfoIi,Gaetano,NewYi^ McCaskey, £ari, New Orieans McCoDom, John, Boston McGinnis, Arthur, New Orieans Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, JacksonviDe Merrill, Charies, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, JacksonviOe Mfre, Cyril, San Frmchco iHoen, Irwte, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orieans Morris, Edward Jr., Molnle Morris, William, Baltimore JMoss, Jdhn, New O Moy^ Eirvin,Mohfle Mulils, Jam», Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Nash, Wmter, New Yoiii ; . C" 'H#: •' • ••uX; I ' I' ^ . * |RaiiM,lfr»race, Houston ' Rallo, Salvador, New Orieairi Reeves, VHBiam, Mobile Ricbbnig, Joseph, Mobile Ifanstyem, ABredjNew York Rfiin, Ewing, New Orieans lAguiai^l(Ue,Newyori£ Riley, Wmiam, San Francisco IAUen, Encis, Fran^ Chri^enberry, Richard, Sah Fi^ Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans ien, J. W., Seattle Ringuette, Albert, San FranckKQ Cbristensen, Christian San Fmh , Hazel, John, New Orieans Hellmah, Karl, Seattle Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan lAlfstatt, John, Houston j Cisteckl, John,San Francisco Hicks, Donald, New York lAndeisoii, Alfred, Norfolk Rodriques, Lancelot, San Juan Clegg, William, New Hill, Cbarles,Houiston Anderson, Edgar, New Yorit Rodr^uez, Ovidio, New York Colson, James, Seattle Efoid^es, Raymond, Mobile Annis, George, New OHeans Rniey, Edward, Baltimore Cooper, Fred, Mobile Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Sanchd^ Manuel, New York Craddock, Edvrin, New Orieans Hodges, RayniOttdW,, Bidtlniore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Atkinson, David,Seattle Schwarz, Roberi,MofoSe Dakin, Eugene, Boston Homka, Stephen, New York Baker, Elmer, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore OeAmico, Chaiim, Houston Hovde, Arne, Pbiladdphia Banihill, Elmer, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Ipsen, Oria, New-York Baudoin, Jam^, Houston Seiuyk, Peter, New York Darville, Riclmid^ Houston james, CalvaJn, New York Beavers, Norman, New Orieans Delgado, Julio, New York Sbddrake, Prier, Honston ^dora, l^nley. New York Bechlivanls, Nicholas, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Shorten, James, San Fraudsco Jansmu, Sven, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Dixon, James, Mobile Smftfa, Lester, Norftdk Jpluimn, Fr^, MobU^ Beeching, Marion, Houston Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Solud,Rtanley, San Francisco jBereer, David, Norfolk Johmou, Ravaughn^ Hoiimon Drewes, Peter, New York SoieL jdiainies, ladcsonville ^ i jm^phv^eyal, Pfailadelphia ^Beye, iau. New Yorii Duet, Maurice, Houston Spnron, John,San Frandsco ^ Jmdm|Jde, jacksonville 0,Stanley, San Francisco y^hco^ Vagn, New York Dunn, Beverfy, Mobile SCockniarr, Sven, New York « y, Andrew, Norfolk Kariss^ York^ ^Brien, WaUam, New York £ckert,Arne, Seattle Swefl|nigen, Banii^,Jacksonviiie ? Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Kerageotglou, Antolne, New Orieans 0*Connor, William^Bimftie R^lns, John, Baltimore Swiderdcl, Joint, New York Kerngdfldj Morton^BaftimoR! ^ Brendle, Mack, Houston Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Teti, Fe»Dk, New York . . Brooks, Tom, New York Olson, Fred, San Frandsco Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Kleimola, William, New York Thomi^n, J. R., Honston . Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Finklea, George, Jacksonville Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Bryan, Ernest, Houston Koen, John, Mobile Blowers, Eugene, New York GnMnaner, Albert, San Frandsco Tiling Konis, Perry, Nev/ York Bryant, Vernon, Tanma Pallno, Anthony, New York Foster, James, Mobile TRdU, Enri New York '/Burch, George, New Orieans Kc/za, Leo, Baltimore Paradke, Leo, New York T^d, Bayi^ New Orieans Burke, George, New York Kniwcaymk^Sbid^^Jado^r^ Fiiirkdr, James, Houston Funk, William, New York Tdeidlno, Te^ &m FnmcRco Burton, Ronald, New York i^mlRrt^ Reldi^^ Orieans Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Pedeiscn, Otjto, New Orleans TUnier, Paul, New Ori Bushong, William, Seattle I^dron^ Mahud, San Juan Garner, James, New Orleans Pehler, Fredeikk, Mobile Vdazquez, WilBam, New York Butterton, Waiter, Norfolk Lassi^ Robert, San Juan Fence, Fl<^d, LfouRon Garza, Peters ifoi^ton W^a^ce, Inward, New York Butts, Bobby,Mobile Lataple, Jean, New Orieans Gbngiordano, Donatd, Phila Periy, Wallace, Jr., San Franciko H^ace, yVkrd, Jacksonville Butts, Hurmon, Houston Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore GiUain,Robei1, Jacksonville Pierce, John, Ptailadelpbia Wallace, WIDIam,Mobne Cain, Hubert, Mobile LeClair, Walter W., New Yprk Giilikin, Leo, San Frandsco . Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Wardlavv, Richard, Houston ' Caldeira, Anthony, Rdtiston -LeC,'Hans,Seattle'' Gon^aiei:, Jose, New Y^ Funken, Vernar, Seattie W^ver, Harold, Houston ' Carbone, Victor, SM Juan Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Gorbea, Robert, NewYork Pressly,Donald, New Yoric Whitmer, Alan, New York Carey, John, New York Llbby, George, New Orieads Ptyor, Clarence, Mobile Gorinan, Jam^, New Yoric Wliigfield, P. G., Jacksonville Casanueva, Michael, New Orieans Green>vood» Pcriy, Seattle : Lliieberry, Cari, Mobile puchalski, Kaslmlr, San Frandsco Wpods, Malcdm, San Frandsco Castro, GuiUerroo, San Juan MackerttRpbert, Baltimore Viucent^ New York Pugiisi, Joseph, New Yoric W^dunaii,Hoiner, New (hrleans Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Hager, Bertfl, New York PnlUani, James, San Frandsco Chiasson, Richard, New Orleins — :,NewYork /• V ^ ; Seafarers Log i 'j J • '• - �i David Carhart Seafarer David Carhart, 23, grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Carhart re­ turned to Piney Point to Study for his A B ticket before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native and resi­ dent of Glenside, Pa., Brother Carhart ships out of the port of Philadelphia. Laszto Petrick Six New W BookMembers This ponth six more Seafarers joined the ranks of the SIU full 'A' book mem­ bers by participating in ai^ graduating from the 'A* Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their 'A* books through this program to 144. Before graduating from the program, these new 'A' book members were given the opportunity to shaipen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The 'A' Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers with a thoroi^ woiking knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach used to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A* book ^tns insures that the SIU will always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem marltime industry and their Union's role in that industry. t- Seafarer Laszio Petrick has been sailing with the SlU since 1968. A chief electrician. Brother Petrick obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Brother Petrick was born in Budapest, Hungary and new lives in California. He ships out of the port of New York. Allen, Lawrence, |^on,Mttrpl^^ Ahniad, Bin, Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. 1., Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Baidoi, tihoinas. Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, WlUlap, Steward BeniUs, Wliiiam, Deck Biacklok, Richard, E^e Bolen, Janies, Deck ^ ^ Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnettej Barney, Steward Cammnso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck CJarrett, Deck Colameio, Jusepu, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Cnnnlngham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, lohn. Engine Derke, Michael. En^ne Dt^lns, WOUam, Stewai^ ,^Maxittid,£nilkie: ' A Seniority Upgrading Program George Silfost Seafarer George Silfast, 34, has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. A Ma-_ rine Corps veteran, Brother Silfast ob­ tained his AB ticket at Piney Point in 1974. A native of California, Brother Silfast now lives in San Francisco and ships from that port. Fete «Stanfield Seafarer Pete Stanfield, 22, grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School in New Or­ leans in 1970. Sail­ ing as an AB, Brother Stanfield ships from the port of New Orleans. A native of New Orleans, Brother Stan­ field now lives in Denham Springs, La. % M Clarence McMulUn Seafarer Clarence McMullin sailed with the SlU-affiliated IBU for 13 years before ship­ ping out with the SIU in 1969. Broth­ er McMullin, who sails in the steward department, up­ graded to Cook and Baker at Piney Point earlier this year. A native of New Orleans, he ships out of that port. Allan Ames Seafarer Allan Ames, 20, joined the SIU in 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Ames re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his AB ticket be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native of Maryland, Brother Ames ships out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. Simonetti, Jos^^, Simpson, %nigeon, Following arei :::PA>Xeith,B^ . ^ Smith,' D. B., Steward who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Smith, R<diert, Deck Spell, G^, Engine Jor^n, Carson, Deck ^iranito^ John, Ehg^ Escudero, Tomas, l^ine ;^e!I, Jmieph, Deck Kegney, Thomas, Ei^ne Atoneymaker, Em«^^ Ewing, Larry, Stew^ Spencer, H. D., Ei^e Keith, Robert, Deck ' Moore, C.M,, Deck „ Farmer, William, Deck Moore, George, peck < StanfieM, Pete, Deck KeI%,lohn, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck tauter, David, Engine Moore, William, Deck KeiIy,Tobn, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Stevens, puane. Deck Kern«^l^nl, Mortier, William, Deck Galka, Thomas, Eiigiiier Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Elaine Klrluwy, Charles, Engine Moufon, Terry, Engine Galliano, Miarco, Dwk ;! Szelbert, Stephen, Steward I^oble, Mickey, Deck Kifiiesoii, L. Q., peck - v ^ : Garay, Sieplien, ilecfc; Tanner, Leroy, I^gine Painter, Philip, Engine Knight, Ddnald, Engine Garcia, Robert, Deck Thomas Robert, En^e Palonmbis, Nikolaos, Enj^ne Konefes, Johnnie, Deck Giliiant, Robert, Steward TO Deck 4' papageoigion,DindtdCKS,Bn^^ KmiCj Lawrence^, De^ Gotay, Raul, Steward Tiainor, Robert^ Deck Parker^ JtKon, Deck KuiidraLToSiephv Ste^^ Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Gnthani, Patrick, Deck 'Petrick, L., Engine Utteriback, Lany, Deck Poletti, Piarangelo, Deck LeClair, Lester, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck yoin, Thomas, D^k Eehmsnn; Artliur, Deck v E—rn^siy'lENscK ine VaKon, Sidney, Engine Lentscfa,EU|k!cM^ Deck Hart, Ray, Deck BIpley, William, Dkk Vanyi, Thonu^ Steward Lundeman, Low^ Deck | Hawker, Patrfck, Deck yukmir, George, Deck ' . \ IValker, Marvin, Engine * ytanning, Henry, Steward Robicck, James, Deck He!ck,C3rToU,Deck Wambach, Albert, Deck Marcus, M. A, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward le . .. Wayman, Lee, Deck McAndrew, Martin, Eii^e Rodri^ez, Robert, Humason, Jon, Deck Ksai McCahe, John, Engine Hummetick, Jdmes, Jr., i fue ' Wllsou, y Richard, Steward Sabb,CaldweU,Jr. McCabe,T. J., Engine Hutchinson, Richard. Jr., i AV^e, John^ Deck McMullin, Clarence, Steward Salley, Rdbeit, Jr., Ivey,D,; Woodhouse, i McParland, James, Eagiue Shipboard Meeting on the Thomas Jefferson •' i I I The Ship's Committee of the 04 SS Thomas Jeffersoh (Waterman) sailed from Mobile to the Far East before payoff In the port of New York. The committee consists of, from left standing: Oiler Earl Adams, engine delegate; 2nd Cook and Baker Claude Holiings, steward delegate. Bosun A. J. DotI, ship's chairman. Sitting Is AB Frank Russo, deck delegate. March, 1975 Holding a shipboard meeting on the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) Is New York Port Agent Leon Hall (I. standing) telling his Brothers of the Sea the vital Importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD so as to Insure passage of the Oil Bill In Congress. The vessel, on the Far East run. paid off In the •port of Brooklyn. N,Y. recently. Page 11 r �-.V I AT SEA Brother Tells About the Sea Puts It Down in Verse SS Carolina Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza and Seafarers aboard the SS Carolina (Puerto Rico Marine), nee SS Transidaho, gave the vessel's steward department a standing ovation of thanks for the "superb excellence of the Christmas and New Year's dinners" served. Chief steward aboard is Brother J. DeLise. SS Pennmar "Nineteen women at Kings Point are being trairied as merchant marine offi­ cers," noted the C4 SS Pennmar's (Calmar Line) Educational Director Frank Holland recently at a shipboard meeting chaired by Recertified Bosun William Morris. The Pennmar was on a voyage to Richmond, Calif, from Baltimore and on to Portland, Ore. SS Ultramar Recertified Bosun Lester R. Smith of the new OBO SS Ultramar (Westchester Marine) says the "morale of the crew was good after being at anchor in the Persian Gulf for 33 days." The vessel docked in Jacksonville on Feb. 13 before layup. w S' SS Newark "The crew (on the SS Newark) was all prepared for the frigid weather of Alaska but instead there w^ a heat wave of 27 degrees and even above freezing at times," relates Bosun Claude R. Chandler. "But about a month ago (Jan. 2) it was in the minus 40s in Anchorage. We were all (fortunately) caught with our long Johns on." The Newark was taken out of a Richmond, Calif, shipyard for the 17-day trip to Seattle and Alaska. On Feb. 2 she was returned to the shipyard for a 30-day major overhaul. SS Monficello Victory Carrying 49,000 tons of oil, the SS Monticello Victory traveled from the Per­ sian Gulf to the United Kingdom last month. Ifc- "I've written verses about every ship I've ever served on and every crew I've ever served with," said Brother John McAvoy, who attended the Lundeberg School as an upgrader to earn his QMED and Lifeboatman endoi^^cments. "The idea behind my writing is to make the men laugh or, maybe, to make them think." Seafarer McAvoy, who is one of 13 children and was orphaned at the age of eight, has spent most of his life sail­ ing. He dropped out of high school dur­ ing World War II to join the Navy. He remained in the Navy during the Korean conflict and then became a Seafarer in the merchant marine. It was during his time in the Navy that McAvoy acquired what has become his trademark to those who know him—a diamond earring which he wears in his left ear. Brother McAvoy and several of his friends had shore leave in San Francisco during World War II, and they were all reminiscing about friends who had died in combat. "The, waitress asked us why we didn't do something that would in­ sure those guys were never forgotten," he explained, "§o we all took up a col­ lection and bought these earrings; one for each of us. And everyone of us wears one in his left ear to this very day in memory of our friends." In his travels as a Seafarer, Brother McAvoy has visited almost every port in the world and he has a special mem­ ory of each ship on which he's served. "My first trip was on the Nankdto Vic­ tory—she was scrapped just a year ago. Then there was my first voyage on the SS Sea-Land Finance Burial services at sea for Seafarer William L. Wharton of the SS Sea-Land Finance were held as he was committed to the deep off the stem of the vessel. Recertified Bosun James Pulliam said OS Wharton died on Jan. 15. Arriving from the Far East in Seattle on Feb. 2, the Sea-Land Finance paid off in Oakland on Feb. 7. Seafarer John McAvoy Jeff Davis. I wrote "Raven" after that trip. My second time out on the Jeff Davis they scrapped her too; and I wrote "Death of a Lady" for her. I guess my favorite ship is the Asbury Victory. After all, I made three trips to Viet Nam on her; one during the Tet Offensive. We were on the Saigon River right in the middle of that. So I came through a lot with the Asbury Victory. I fell over­ board off the Del Alba in 1969 and floated for two hours until I was rescued. That's the loneliest I've ever been. I was terrified. I guess Fll always remember the Del Alba too." Seafarer McAvoy wrote "Raven" after the captain of the Jeff Davis drove the bird off of the ship. Immediately a gale blew up, damaging the ship. She had to put into Capetown, South Africa for repairs. "Oh, I believe that captain caused that gale by driving that bird off," said John. "Yes, I'm just super­ stitious enough to believe that." poe mm ThroughouttheGulf Ports she was trying to say, > 'lliat her intentions were not to get umierway. • v 1. It seemed aliuOst that she was aware, • ; f SS Overseas Juneau Recertified Bosun James C, Baudoin and Seafarers aboard the tanker SS Overseas Juneau (Maritime Overseas) spread the blanket recently to collect cash to buy the retiring ship's master, Capt. John P. Sterritt, a going-aWay gift. After a payoff in East Point, N.J., they "set sail" for a port of call last month in South Africa. SS Delta Paraguay On the high seas bound for Africa last month, shipmates of the C3 SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) got the thanks of Recertified Bosun George A. Burch for donations on the death of the mother of crewmember Floyd J. Peavy, deck delegate. SS Long Beach "Ah Sai Wong (steward delegate) is making his last trip to sea and will retire in April 1975. We will all miss Wong and his happy smile for everyone at all times. A better shipmate would be hard to find," writes ship's chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Manuel Landron of the C4 SS Long Beach (Sea-Land). And witheach revolution of her powerful wheel, ' Brings her even closer to that Kachsiung Deal. ' , ' ~ With her cargo gone and little or no fuel, ' V." . Up that river she'll go and it seem so cruel. " To leave her alone in that graveyard of ships, Her crew then departing and continue their chips., • mmm ^ J ./U, - She should be.given that feeling that somebody cared. Take one look at her White Diamond Stack, She and some sisters won't be coming back. And remember the jobs that she so willfully gave us, One minute of Silence, The End of Jeff Davis. • t Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page 12 Seafarers Log �• • V" •A.. ASHORE Cape Hatteras, N.C. Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph, AB Leonard Grove, deck delegate, and other Seafarers aboard the SS Boston (Sea-Land) helped to save the 300-foot Pana­ manian-registered SS Marthos from sinking here recently when the flooded merchant vessel radioed an SOS to the U.S. Coast Guard as she took on gale-force 20-foot waves. Just as it was getting dark, a Coast Guard chopper lov/ered emergency pumps to the stricken ship with her 25 passengers. Then the Boston crew assisted in controlling the flooding in a few minutes. The Marthos put in to the port of Philadelphia and the Boston paid off later in New York. Washington, D.C. This youngster executes a perfect two-fisted attack on the Thanksgiving turkey. He was one of 50 orphans from the Holt Children's Service in Vietnam who were invited to spend Thanksgiving with the crews of the Seatrain Washington and Seatrain Louisiana. Orphans, Seatrain Crews Enjoy a'Family Dinner' (The following story was written and sent to the LOG by Seafarer Roy R. Thomas, chief steward aboard the SS Seatrain Louisiana. The accompanying photos were taken by Andrew Z. Stec, third mate aboard the Louisiana.) "Thanksgiving Day 1974 found the SS Seatrain Louisiana and the SS Sea­ train Washington moored one ahead of the other and working cargo in Saigon, the Republic of Viet Nam. "Captain Gene Laski of the SS Sea­ train Louisiana decided we needed a •family dinner' on this particular holi­ day. A 'family dinner' to Capt. Laski, being a family man, is 'with children' and he decided to contact the American Embassy to see if he could arrange to 'borrow' some children for this occa­ sion. "The embassy put Capt. Laski in touch with the Holt Children's Service of Saigon and the result was 50 aban­ doned and orphaned children from that organization as guests for dinner. "But Capt. Laski is not just a 'family man,' he is also a 'practical family man' and so he appealed to Capt. George Walker of the SS Seatrain Washington to help him entertain his guests. Also a family man, Capt. Walker gladly in­ vited 25 of the children to dinner on his ship and the party was on! "The 50 children, aged 6 to 10 years, had a great time on the ships. Even though their knowledge of English was limited, affection and compassion knew no language barriers. "First, the children were hosted to Cokes and 7-Up on the bridge where they used the ship's whistle and binocu­ lars. Then they were given a tour of the ship which ended in the Crew's and Saloon Messrooms where the steward department gave their all-out effort, and a good time (and dinner) was had by all. After dinner, each child was given a small bag of candy, nuts and fresh fruit. "So Capt. Laski had his dinner and the children found men who indeed 'spoke their language' in the crews of these two ships." U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Owen W. Siler declared last month that" there will be "more and varied problems in the future with the safe handling, transportation and stowage of vast quantities of hazardous cargo." In a speech here before the directors of the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., Adm. Siler cited as potential problem areas, cargoes which can endanger persormel, vessels, the environment and the economy. Raleigh„N.C. The USS Monitor has been named America's first "Marine Sanctuary." The sunken hulk of the historic Civil War ironclad gunboat, was popularly known in her time as "the cheesebox-on-a-raft." The celebrated warship, in history's initial naval battle between armored battle­ ships on Mar. 9, 1862, encountered the Confederate ironclad ram, the CSS Merrimac near Hampton Roads, Va., and in a five-hour epic engagement, drove her off. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton designated the 172-foot, 900-ton Monitor and the ocean area where she rests 220 feet down, 16 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C., a "Unique Marine Sanctuary." "Marine Sanctuary" means that the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmo­ spheric Administration will safeguard the wreck site and controT archaeological exploration. In the summer of 1973, a Duke University team aboard the research vessel, the SS Eastward, using sonar, a magnetometer, underwater TV photos and mechanical scoops—which brou^t up bits of coal and pine—unearthed the wreck. Early last year a team aboard the SS Alcoa Seaprobe confirmed the find with hundreds of photos. On the night of Dec. 31, 1862 in a gale, the Monitor lost her rudder, was swamped and foundered with 16 crewmembers into Diamond Shoals, N.C. The U.S. Navy carried the Monitor—^which sounded the death knell for wooden, warships under sail—on its Roll of Ships until Sept. 30, 1953 when she was declared "Out of Commission." • X 1> ti-4. Lorain, Ohio The American Shipbuilding Co. called back to work 200 shipbuilders for winter repair jobs on 14 Great Lakes vessels recently. Also, construction is moving on the first of three 1,000-foot self-unloading ore ships. More than a dozen freighters are wintering here. Nigeria Carrying concrete-coated steel pipe for use in the oil fields here, is the 15,019 dwt SS Marymar (Delta Line ) at 17 knots. •11 Boston, England "Gargon, another plate of that delicious turkey please!" Chief Steward Roy Thomas takes orders from a few of his 25tiny Thanksgi ving guests aboard the Seatrain Louisiana. March, 1975 English historian Martin Middlebrook author of the recent books "The First Day of the Somme", and "The Nuremberg Raid" and now in the process of re­ searching the World War II story of Allied Convoys Sc. 122 and HX. 229 in the Battle of the North Atlantic in early March 1943, is again asking Seafarers for help in his research. "The 104-ship convoys sailed from New York and lost 22 merchant ships be­ tween them to Nazi U-boats before reaching England. Since 25 of the merchant vessels and three of the naval escorts in the convoys were American, Middlebrook writes to the LOG, "I'm anxious to describe fully this American participation and I'm appealing to readers of the Seafarers LOG who took part to help me by giving their personal experiences." "In particular, I'm hoping to trace men who served on the destroyers, the USS Babbitt and USS Upshur and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter the USS Ingham, or any of the U.S. merchant ships involved, especially from the SS Harry Luckenbach, SS Matthew Luckenbach, SS Irenee Du Pont, SS Granville, SS James Oglethrope, SS Walter Q. Gresham and SS William Eustis, all of which were sunk. Also other U.S. and Panamanian ships in the two convoys were the SS Daniel Webster, the SS Eastern Guide, SS Gulf Disc, SS Hugh Williamson, SS Jean, SS Kofresi, SS McKeesport, SS Margaret Lykes, SS Pan Rhode Island, SS Permian, SS Robert Howe, SS Stephen C. Foster, SS Vistula, SS Alcedo, SS Bonita, SS Cartago and the SS El Mundo. He concludes; "If any of your members are able to help, could they please write to me giving, initially just their name and address and their ship or position in March 1943. Twill ihen give them more details of the information I am seeking." His address is: Martin Middlebrook, 48 Linden Way, Boston, Lincolnshire PE 21, 9DS, England. His phone number is: Boston STD Code 0205-4555. The new book entitled "Convoy" is set for publication here in 1977. Page 13 • '-'J • �Action Now for Healthy Merchant Marine In recent weeks an already slump- ' And, at present 20 countries have Had President Ford not vetoed the mediately entering round three in this ing tanker market has gotten increas- impost some sort of cargo prefer- oil bill the U.S. would now have fight, and will not stop until cargo ingly worse. Obviously diere are ence requirement for their merchant cargo preference legislation on the preference becomes law, valuable books. And, although the SIU is im- time has been lost by the veto. many contributing factors to this fleets. Add this to the fact that the Jones problem, both of a national and inter­ Act, one of the most important pro­ national nature; however the SIU tectorates of the U.S. merchant ma­ feels that actions by the present Ad­ rine is constantly being threatened, ministration in certain areas, and a it is easy to see why the maritime in­ lack of action in others, have now dustry is beset with problems. caused the situation to reach a crisis To further complicate the difficul­ stage. ties, many foreign countries, especial­ Perhaps the single most damaging ly communist-controlled nations such action affecting the tanker industry as the Soviet Union and Poland, have has been President Ford's veto, last been increasing their cargo-carrying Dec. 30, of the Energy Transporta­ operations on the high seas, and they tion Security Act of 1974. This piece have done so by engaging in nonof legislation, which had widespread support in both Houses of Congress, national trade; that is, carrying cargo would have given a much needed between two other countries and not boost not only to the American tank­ calling at any of their own ports. er fleet itself, but to the shipbuilding For example the Far Eastern industry as well, which had many Steamship Co. (FESCO), one of 16 tanker orders ready to fill. Soviet state-owned shipping compa­ The effects of this veto, coupled nies, in the U.S. Pacific trades alone with a worldwide tanker market has increased its container capacity slump, have been devastating. It was from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000 a major cause for the shutdown of twenty-foot equivalents on seven dif­ the Seatrain Shipbuilding facilities in ferent service routes in 1974. These Brooklyn, N.Y., and the furloughing routes run between various U.S. Pa­ of 1,800 SIU-aflBliated UIW mem­ cific ports and Japan, Hong Kong, bers. It has been a significant cause Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thai­ for the large layoffs at other ship­ land and Indonesia—not one Rus­ yards throughout the country, most sian port being serviced in either di­ notably the Newport News Ship­ rection. building Co. in Newport News, Va. In the U.S. East Coast-European and the Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, trade from 1970 to 1974, container Calif. These facilities had been count­ capacity of the Polish Ocean Lines ing on the oil bill to bring about an has risen from none to over 10,000 increased demand for the tankers twenty-foot equivalents and its fleet they were building. in this route is comprised of 18 dif­ Of course the veto also assured that ferent vessels. Similarly, in the U.S. many laid-up American tankers East Coast-European trade, Baltat1 am a recently retired Seafarer and T am receiving my SIU would remain at their docks instead pension regularly for which I am very grateful. It would be lantic Line, another Russian stateof carrying some of the oil cargo the very hard to get along on our Social Security aldne. As it is^ owned carrier, has increased in just bill would have provided for Ameri­ thoughf vwth my ih^ fnm the Union^ we one year, 1973-1974, its number of are enjoying my retirement vet)'much. can-flag ships. This has combined sailings by 200 percent and its trailer I wish to thank everyone in the SIU, and say hello to my with an overall drop-off in oil con­ capacity by 300 percent to 12,000 old shipmates and brother Seafarers. temall sumption, to create a crisis within twenty-foot equivalents annually. the industry of very large propor­ The reason for this sharp rise in tions. trade by these non-national carriers The problems within the tanker is obvious, undercutting rates. In field, however serious, pose just one 1973 in the Japanese/U.S. trade, threat to the stability and future of FESCO undercut the U.S. and Ja­ the American maritime industry. The panese rates from 13 to 21 percent. 3y partidpating in the programs at the Harry Lundeberg continuing rise in the use of foreignSchool, I, PS a Seafarer, have been able to advance myself And, in the U.S./West German trade, flag and third-flag carriers to trans­ both vocationally and academically. On the vocational level, the Russians, Polish and other nonI have gotten my OMED rating through the School, and as a port U.S. cargo, in many instances national carriers undercut the U.S. result now have better employment opportunities at a higher undercutting conference rates, if left and West German rates by from 20 to wage. And, the School, has also enabled me to improve my unchecked, may ultimately destroy as high as 33 percent. academic skills. the U.S. merchant marine. The Federal Maritime Commis­ I hold the Harry Lundeberg School in the highest regards Over the past few years many sion must look into the situation as and feel indebted to its faculty for their assistance. foreign countries have begun to well as the U.S. Congress. Senator The S<^od's adminkttatm^^ and academic strengthen their merchant fleets. This Inouye (D-Hawaii) recently intro­ :staff is also to be com.mended for the School's success arid its has been manifested in various ways, duced a bill which would deal with many aehieyemerit^i^ past, present and, I am sure, in the future. but probably the two most important the problem. And a bill which was areas have been in increased subsidies Sincerely, m not acted on in the last Congress . by the governments, and the require­ Bob6dodruiri should be again introduced, prohibit­ Eufaula, Alpi. ment that a certain percentage of a ing non-nationals from charging any coimtry's water-borne imports and rate lower than the lowest corres­ exports be reserved for ships sailing ponding rate of the national-flag fleets under that country's flag. in a given trade with the U.S., unless A recent study done for the Mari­ ^ Official Publi^tion of^ha Seafarer^ fntematlonat UDloh of ? they first justified that lower rate. North Arnerica, Atlantic Qutf. takai, anti Inland Watara DIstritdr time Administration has shown that AFLCIO Aside from this, the Congress must both Great Britain and Japan have again pass some form of cargo pref­ Executiva.edird,^ supported their merchant marines Paul Hall, Ptosiasnt erence legislation, and President Ford with over $500 million in assistance c«i Tanner. FwcoWva V/ca-Prea/deni garl Shapard. Vtee-Presiam must sign it this time. And, the Gov­ annually, while countries such as Joo OIGiorflio. Secfe.'srv-T/^aat/.-ar Undssy Wifllarr.a, Vice-Pwsldeiit ernment has to continue to refuse to Frank Drorak. Vicc-Prosldant Paul Droiak. V/Ca-Fr#s/tfen« Spain and France have given $200 ^ant waivers to the Jones Act which Published monthly by Seafarens international Unioh, Atlantic; million and $400 million per-year is vital to the protection of aU do­ 'Gulf, Cat^s: and Tnlahd Waters: District/, AFL'CIO 675 Fourth 'KM Avenue, BrooWyrii N.Y. 11232- Tel, 499.6600. Second class respectively. This is in addition to mestic shipping. postage paid at Brodklyrt.' N.Y. other aids such as tax exemptions and Action must be taken in these subsidized credit for the construction areas to insure a healthy future for of ships. the American maritime indust^. I Page 14 Seafarers Log 3»SiiSS||:,, -ill �Foreign Maritime Subsidy Study Finds $2-Billion Given 7 Nations Direct and indirect subsidies amount­ ing to more than $2-biIlion are pro­ vided by certain major foreign maritime coimtries annually for their shipping and shipbuilding industries, according to a recent study conducted for the U.S. Maritime Administration. The countries named in the study were Japan, Spain, Sweden, West Ger­ many, Norway, France and Great Bri­ tain. And, the study concluded that the $2-billion plus amount provided by these countries "tend, if anything, to understate the value of government as­ sistance to their maritime industries." The study reports that Japan pro­ vided $778-million in direct and indi­ rect subsidies for its maritime industry in the 12-month period ending March 1973. For the same period. Great Bri­ tain provided $587-milhon; France, nearly $500-million; Norway, $218miUion; Spain, $200-milUon; West Ger­ many, $150-million, and Sweden, $107million. According to the study, subsidies are paid by these countries through various means, such as: • Cargo preference rules with re­ spect to crude oil. MV Sam Laud to Join Lakes Fleet American Steamship Company, an SlU-contracted ship operator on the Great Lakes, is preparing to christen a $12 million, 634-foot self-unloading vessel this spring. Named the M/F Sam Laud, this diesel powered vessel will be able to carry 24,000 tons of iron ore pellets or 17,500 tons of coal which it can selfunload at the rate of 6,600 tons an hour. The hull for the new vessel was launched last November at the Sturgeon Bay, Wise, yard of the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. American Steamship of Chicago, a subsidiary of General American Trans­ portation Corp. (GATX), operates 17 SlU-contracted vessels on the Lakes, including the 704-foot H. Lee White which was just launched last June. JM/V Sam Laud is side launched in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. Report Discusses Health Consequences of Alcohol and liver disorders. Gener­ Alcohol Use ally it has been held that excessive in-, The article reproduced below deals with some of the health consequences of alcohol use. Periodically the Sea­ farers Log will run similar articles as a service to SIU members who may be interested in the effects of alcohol and the problems of alcohol abuse. There have been a number of ad­ vances in knowledge concerning the health consequences of alcohol use since publication in 1971 of the First Special Report to the U.S. Congress on Alcohol and Health from the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Some of these include: Alcohol and cancer. Studies have im­ plicated the excessive use of alcohol, especially when combined with smok­ ing, in the development of certain can­ cers. Cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus, and primary cancer of the liver appear to be related to heavy alcohol intake. Since so many heavy drinkers are also heavy smokers, it is hard to identify the influence of each habit independently in relation to cancer. Several means by which alco­ hol may exert a carcinogenic effect have been suggested and are being studied. Alcohol and the heart. There is evi­ dence that alcohol is not a significant risk factor associated with heart attack, which is more.accurately termed cor­ onary heart disease. On the other hand, clinical studies and experimental work on cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, indicate that even moderate amounts of alcohol can stress tissue of the main heart muscle. In coronary heart disease studies, it was reported that persons who never drank have the sam& rates of heart at­ tack as those who drink at either lighter or heavier levels. However, former drinkers were more than three times likely to experience a heart attack as the other three groups. Possibly the former drinkers are in poorer health and therefore more susceptible to cor­ onary disease. take of alcohol by itself is not sufficient to produce cirrhosis and that other fac­ tors, particularly dietary deficiency, play a key role. However, a recent dem­ onstration of an animal model of alcohol-induced cirrhosis suggests that alcohol intake can produce cirrhosis even without malnutrition. Whatever the relation of malnutrition to alcoholic cirrhosis, it is now clear that persons without obvious signs of nutritional deficiency or other disease may have alcoholic hepatitis and are at risk of developing cirrhosis if they continue to drink; however, they can fully recover if they stop drinking. Aicohol and mortality. Studies of two general-population samples suggest that a substantial excess in early mor­ tality exists among frequent heavy drinkers and persons with serious drinking-related problems—a group comprising 2 or 3 percent of the tot^ adult population. For reasons as yet un­ explained, abstainers also, seem to have a higher early mortality rate than mod­ erate drinkers. • Fixed percentage construction subsidy for all types of ocean­ going vessels. Interest rate subsidies to ship­ owners. • Special depreciation and tax free proceeds of ship sales. • Tax incentives to sell a ship within 10 years of its purchase. • Exemption of ship sales from cap­ ital gains if reinvested in new ships. Commenting on subsidy programs, Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America, affirmed that governments only provide sub­ sidies to support activities "deemed ad­ vantageous to the public good," and that maritime subsidies in industrialized countries around the world "serve well national interest." In addition to the thousands of jobs, a strong national maritime industry can generate on ships, in shipyards, and in many support industries. Hood pointed out that a nation's maritime industry makes "a positive contribution to the balance of international payments—a major consideration in these times of international monetary disturbances." Critics of the U.S. merchant marine who often cite its "prohibitive" cost to the U.S. Government, which provides about $500 million for yearly maritime " subsidies, should take note of the recent MARAD study and Hood's remarks. SHHRERS POUnOL HGTIVnY D0IH110N 679 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. T. 11232 "*20^ Data. Contributor's Name . .State' .Zip Code SPAD Is a separata VotpretblCl) fund. Ki procaeds are used to furftar Nt'objects and purposes Includrng, but not llpilted to furtbiring the political, social and economic. Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of tRe Amerlun Merchant Marine with Impdbved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connegdlon with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politlciOl, candidates for elective office. Al| contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, lob discrimination, finai.cial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Unto (SlUNA AGLIWO) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by raaspp of the above improper CoMuct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, cert|H|d matt, .within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if wvoluntary.'Support .SPAD'to protect: and further your economic, political and social Interests, Amerfeih trade union " ' i and' Seafarer " ' seamen. (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supeiiA^n officer Is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of DocumenU, U.S. GoverniRce Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) Signature of SoJIcitor 1975 Port SPAD—For Job Security 4 $1,000 Scholarships Available to Students Two $1,000 Russell Bull College Scholarships will be awarded in May by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Inter­ national Union (AFL-CIO). The annual scholarship awards are granted to undergraduate or graduate students, regardless of union affiliation, who have made an outstanding contri­ bution in the areas of civil rights and liberties. They must show financial need. All scholarship applications must be sent in by Apr. 15 to be considered by the union's Scholarship Program Com­ mittee. For further information and applica­ tion forms, contact the Amalgamated Meat Cutters International Union, Edu­ cation Department, 2800 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, Iff. 60657. Brother Richard Hutchinson, engine delegate aboard the 33 Warrior, stand­ ing, gets ready to make a voluntary donation to SPAD in order to help his Union fight for favorable maritime legislation in the U.S. Congress. Page 15 March, 1975 •'rlU , �NY Meeting: Seafarers Listen to Bosuns i .i r -f " ii • i I II- ii Every month, on the first Monday after the first Sunday, the port of New York holds its general membership meeting. As is the case with member­ ship meetings in other ports, the New York meeting provides a forum for a discussion of problems concerning the Union and the maritime industiy, and gives k^^cmbers the right to voice their opinions on Union policies, and to make motions subject to approval of the membei^iili. • However, much more takes place at the monthly New York meeting. Sea­ farers who have gone through the Bosuns Recertification Program re­ ceive their Recertification cards, and have an opportunity to speak to the membership and voice their feelings about the two-month program in which they participated. Each month another group of Sea­ Seafarer George Silfast, who participated in the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, walks to the front of the Union Hall to farers receives their full Union receive his full 'A' Union Book during March membership meeting. i t-f Pensioner Rupert Jackson speaks to the membership after receiving his first pension check. Seniority Upgrader Clarence McMullin (left) receives firefighting cer­ tificate from Union Representative George McCartney. it: •1 • »' . FINANCIAL REPORTS. TTie constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances, of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available, at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracu 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 sh^wners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Ine proper address for this is: Frank Droxak, Chaimuui, Scafareis Appeals Board 275 - 2Mt Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. II215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing dirmUy 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. Seafarer Pete Stanfield tells fellow brothers what 'A' Seniority Program meant to him after he received his full 'A' Book at March meeting. 'A' Seniority Upgrader Allan Ames speaks, to the membership after re­ ceiving his full 'A' Book. ^ 0 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, 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 interesU, 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 hw been denied his constitutionai right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified mail, return recei^ nquested. �< . Seniority Graduates and Elect Committees Books after going through the onemonth *A' Seniority Upgrading Prognim. This group is also given ^e opportunity to address the member­ ship and describe their feelings and what they have learned by participat­ ing in the pjogram. At the March meeting, ftiose at­ tending elected fellow Seafarers to the Quarterly Financial Committee. The Financial Committees, which reriew the Union's finances for previous months, are elected at New Yorit meetings four times a year. Also, at the conclusion of each membership meeting bosuns who are present hold a special meeting to elect a three-man committee which chooses the next group of Seaftirers to go through the Bosuns Recertification Program. These are just two more ways in Hliich all members participate in Union democracy. f Seafarers attending March New York meeting exercise their role in Union democracy by electing members to the Quarterly Financial Committee. SlU President Paul Hall tells member­ ship that while the maritime industry is currently going through some hard times, it is very important that we re­ main united and buckle down to solve our problems. i 1 I Port Agent Leon Hall (top left) delivers shipping and registration report. Recertified Bosuns Richard Chiassoh, John McCollom and William Mitchell (left to right) address the membership and describe to their fellow brothers what the two month Recertification Program meant to them. i- - J- • i-i At left, members select seven men out of those who threw in for job of working on the Quarterly Financial Committee. At right, committee prepares to review Union's finances for previous months. They are (seated clockwise, from the front, left) Robert Gorbea; Herwood B. Walters; William Koflowitch; Jose Aguiar; Ivan Buckley, and Walter Gustavson. Standing are Anthony Goncalyes (right) chairman, talking with Jim Maribo, from the Secretary-Treasurers office about some details of the work. I 5 iiI'i Following conclusion of general meeting the bosuns in attendance met to elect special three-man committee to choose the next class to participate in the Recertification Program, they are (from left to right) Recertified Bosun Al Whitmer; Frank Rodriguez, and Recertified Bosun Bo Karlsson. March, 1975 Page 17 �: • •- ' 'V':.! ' '*• ' : ' : 7-"" ;I '>•* • -;,• • • . :'. ... •''• 'i-:- •' . ; '•,.•/ !'' V r'ri , foUowifl^ members have had their heneiK: payments heW up becimje fth^y lalted to supply complete hiformalion wh^ fiMpg their claims. Fle^; icohwct"TomCfamOfdat(212)499-66(1®. ' iNAME,, %!>• fNegroii, M. " jBuscigIio,G.T. |Balog,R. taes,W. Haskinson, H. Frazier, T.E. 'Defreitas,E.' ii ••-• Lundeberg Graduates ABs Grouching (far right) Paul Aiiman, instructor of the AB course at the HLSS, poses with his current class this month of (sitting I. to r.): Stephen Parr; Cy Perkins: Pedro Sanchez; Neftaii Santana; Ronald Smith; Mark Foxrog; and Aiiman. in the middie row (i. to r.) are: Duane Ostrander; James Braddy; James Zeigenhagen; Edward Tyiutki; Raiph Smith, and Michaei Tuttie. Taking up the rear are (i. to n): David Barber; David Burgess; Daniei Marcus, and Ronaid Giiiette. Liberty Ship Mocfefs Are Now Up for Sale Three types of five-inch Liberty ship models are now available to those who make a donation to the Propeller Qub of the Port of New York. As part of the UJS. Bicentennial Cele­ bration in 1976, the club wiU use the donations to help sponsor the Hall of American Maritime Enterprise Exhibi­ tion set for the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. The permanent exhibit at the mu­ seum will cover U.S. maritime history from colonial days to the present. More than 2,700 of the 18,865 dwt "ugly ducklings," as the Liberty ships were called, were built between 1941 and 1945. They carried troops, tanks. planes and arms from the North Afri­ can Invasion and Murmansk run to the taking of Okinawa in the Pacific. Some Libertys even served in the Kor­ ean War and were pressed into use when the Suez Canal was closed in 1956. Today 41 of the 10-11 knot vessels ply the world's oceans, mostly under the flags of Russia, China and Poland. Laid up are 118 Libertys in the U.S. National Defense Reserve Fledt. Seafarers who sailed on them may re­ call the full-scantling ships with their raked stem and cruiser, stern, deck house, seven watertight bullheads, 2,500 hp, single stack, cargo booms and fore and aft gims. Sam Houston Committee Jr.T. Desmor,R. ,J, Coats, B. 7pherty,A. Goodwin, TSproul,A. 5egrest,H. . *arker, J. • -D. ^e,R.L. Eustache.F. rbomas,E, flolcomb, L ; 583-46-9964 26i2-24-4439 . ' 300-30-5462 . ^ ^ •264-48-7570 f^35-52-6861 . 1226-18-2628 -< ? 1219-12-3298 071-48-6517 J I „ 379-34-0945 .5^ • 425.20-1925 ..I' -116-46-3030 , „ 488-50-4591 . 466-48-8224 462-26-3580 -460-40-0991 - 371-16-1264 i 453-86-2427 263-64-5291 > : .- • 248-14-1333 - -. ly 054-40-2859 ,' J 223-60-2852 ;:'/".J.: U- 'h'* 1 068-48-0874 " '' 232-30-1704 ' 271-48-0442 ^ UiW A&G A&G UIW IBU IBU IBU IBU A&G IBU A&G A&G UIW A&G UIW IBU UIW Maritime Overseas Wages Unclaimed wages are being held by Maritime Overseas Corporation for the Seafarers listed below. Anyone appear­ ing on this list is asked to ^contact: Paymaster, Maritime Overseas Corp., 511 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y.10017 Seafarers should supply the following information to the Paymaster: the vessel/vessels upon which employed; ratings and dates, and social security number. M. Aguirre B. Ayala I. Bailey D. Balerio Recertified Bosun Otto Pederson (left) ship'.s chairman of the LASH SS Sam Houston (Waterman) with the Ship's Committee. From left are: OS Thomas Baker, deck delegate; Chief Steward Thomas Liies, secretary-reporter; Utility Messman Ambrosio Fachini, steward delegate, and Chief Electrician Phillip Painter, educational director. The ship paid off Jan. 14 in the port of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. • SOCIAL SECURlTy # T.BaUard N. L, Bergeron J. Brady H. L. Brass J. Brewer L. O. Bumatay J. A. Burkette H. Butts F.Catalan C. Chatelain H. B. Cooper R. Cunningham LUiaz V. C. Dowd O. H. Dowd J. J. Doyle C. Duncan B. Elfstrom HI S.D.ErUch H. Evans D. E. Fant L. S. Faunce F. Ferron T.Flynn D.W.Foley A. E. Foster B. Fowler D. Green G.J.Gonzalez O. Gonzalvez H. Goto J.Haeuptle E.Han D. L. Handley T.Harada A. Henderson R.Hood W. Hudson G.James T. C. Johnson K.L.Key Y.Kusomoto J. G. Leech A. Lindsey B. Loane F. J. Manchak E. Maxwell F. Mayer S. Mc Gowan J.McLain E. S. Molten M.Nash R. E. Ohler M.Omura R. O'Neal S. Orwiszewndd R. Pacheco J. W. Parsons E. Pence R. A. Peveto L.Pickhart C. Pierce K. Rankonen L. Relnchuck J.Reyes L.W.Rhew L. M. Richardson J. Robichaud M. Rodriguez J.Ruiz A. S. Rushing S.Ryan L. N.Scott H. L. Scypes J.Smith J; W.Smith W.K. Stone T. Thomas W. Thomas K. Treinman R. Valley W. R. Vanluyn O. K. Vasquez C. Veazle H. Warham W. A. Walker H.G. Weeks S. Whistler C..C. Williams G. Williams J.Williams L.C.Winfield E. WInslow G.Woods Wefding UpgradersGraduate UIW Layoff at Seatrain ."'-,r •k:S % • ' Continued from Page 5 erick B. Dent, Federal Energy chief Frank Zarb, Economic Adviser L. Wil­ liam Seidman, U.S. Office of Manage­ ment and Budget Director James Lynn and MARAD Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell were among those also present at the meeting. With 1.2-niiIlion dwt or 42 U.S. tank­ ers laid up and UIW shipbuilders wait­ ing to complete the Stuyvesant, the SIU presented President Ford with pro­ posals (see story on Page 2) asking that a percentage of the country's oil im­ ports be carried in American-flagship bottoms and that a rebate of the oil ino^rt tariff be given to shippers who use these tankers. On Feb. 7 testifying in hearings in Washington, D.C. before Sen. Warren G. Magnuson's (D-Wash.) Senate Commerce Committee probing the "de­ pressed condition of the U.S. tanker industry and the impact of President Ford's energy proposals on that indus­ try", was Rep. Shirley Chisholm— whose district fl^ks the shut shipyard and who deplored the shipyard's closing. Previously on Jan, 23 immediately after the layoffs in the shipyard, a meet­ ing was held on Capitol Hill among officials of theSIU-UIW, Seatrain, Con­ gressional representatives of Brooklyn's Williamsburgh section, and the U.S. Government. From it a Federal task force was sent to the shipyard to investi­ gate the situation there and report to the government. Five more welding upgraders graduated this month from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. They are (I. to r.) with their instruc­ tor, Lee De Masters (extreme left): Tom Curtis; Donald Cox; Jay Campbell; Ernie Moneymaker, and Edmund Soihet. Seafarers Log -ii;'..' '•••'••:••'I 7--. , 7. • , ' ' - �Digest of SlU Meetings V__ ULTRAMAR (Westchester Marine), January 26 — (Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. R. Smith; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director S. K. Zemel. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD as the money is needed to continue our fight in Wash­ ington to pass the oil bill. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), January 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director J. C. Speers; Deck Delegate J. H. Fullford; Engine Delegate J. Sanders; Stew­ ard Delegate J. W.' Watkins. Chairman held a discussion on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. This news was received by the crewmembers with great disappointment. Chairman noted that the veto of the oil bill should make everyone realize the need for SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. S^A-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), January 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. E. Pehler; Secre­ tary Charles J. Mitchell; Educational Director Ronald Voss; Deck Delegate R. Dougherty; Engine Delegate Robert Kelly; Steward Delegate Thomas Ven­ tura. No disputed OT. Received a tele­ gram from Headquarters on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Held a discussion on the gifts that wefe given to all crewmembers through the Inter­ national Seamen's Center in Houston, Tex. Will send the various clubs, churches and all who made it possible, thank-you cards. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to all dele­ gates for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PHILADELPHIA (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Allen; Secretary Paul Lopez; Educational Director Kasimirs Aharon; Deck Delegate Adrian J. Janacek; Engine Delegate James W. Duffy; Steward Delegate Ah You Soon. No disputed OT. Chairman reported for the Seafarers Log, "If the Congress thinks that the oil bill is for the coun­ try's interest, we think that it is worth fighting till the oil bill is completely ap­ proved." Next port Anchorage. THOMAS JEFFERSON (Waterman Steamship), January 25—Chairman • A. J. Doty; Secretary Floyd Mitchell, Jr.; Educational Director J. Brock; Deck Delegate F. Russo; Engine Delegate Earl Adams. Chairman reported that the Captain had to be put off in Wake Island due to a stroke and at last report had been flown to Hawaii and had taken a turn for the better. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Charleston. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), January 2—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Martia Hammond; Engine Delegate A. J. Vogel; Steward Delegate S. A. Smith. No disputed OT. Crewmembers were sorry to hear that President Ford vetoed the oil bill. All crewmembers are voluntarily donating to SPAD and are concerned about the Union's future. Wish to thank President Paul Hall for his cablegram. 6SarchJ975 DEL SOL (Delta Steamship), Janu­ ary 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ray Todd; Secretary Alton Booth; Ed­ ucational Director Randall E. Lawson. $275 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Chairman held a discussion about the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Everything running smoothly. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), January 22 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliff; Educational Director Ross F. Lyle; Deck Delegate Larry Kunc; Engine Delegate R. Cefaratti; Steward Delegate Earl Gray, Sr. Chairman suggested that while in New York those members with depend­ ents stop at the Union Hall and fill out enrollment beneficiary cards. Suggested that crewmembers give to SPAD at pay­ off to help fight for a new oil bill. No disputed OT. Next port Baltimore. INGER (Reynolds Metal), January 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Woodrow Drake; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director John Manen; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. Chairman read telegrams received from President Paul Hall on the passage in Congress of the oil bill and the veto by President Ford. Reviewed last Seafarers Log and urged all hands to read the Seafarers Log as this is the way to keep up with what is going on in the Union. Suggested that all donate to SPAD to keep up our fight for our fu­ ture and our jobs. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Corpus Christi. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), January 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate D. Compeah; Steward Delegate A. P. Lopez. Some disputed OT in engine department. Burial Serv­ ices were held for Brother Bill Wharton on the stern of the ship. Next port Seattle. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), January 4—Chairman R. Christensen; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director F. Rizzo. Chair­ man reported that two telegrams were received from President Paul Hall about the oil bill which was vetoed by Presi­ dent Ford. $10 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. TRANSHAWAH (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 12—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director W. Walla; Engine Delegate Herman Berg­ eron, Jr. A safety meeting was held on Saturday January 11, 1975 at 1515. Captain J. H. Morin, Chief Mate D. C. Goff and Bosun Victor Carbone met in the Captain's office. The following items were brought up and discussed: 1) Per­ sons opening and closing water tight doors. 2) Some of the wires on deck, etc. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments.- A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), January .12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Engine Delegate M. Hall. $33.92 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the Pen­ sion bill as reported in the Seafarers Log. Ah Sai Wong is making his last trip to sea and the crewmembers will miss his happy smile that he had for everyone at all times. A better shipmate would be hard to find. Next port Oak­ land. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), January 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H. Berger; Secre­ tary T. R. Goodman; Educational Di­ rector W. J. Dunnigan. Chairman dis­ cussed telegram received from President Paul Hall on Energy Transportation Security Act, H.R. 8193 and posted same. It was suggested that all members donate to SPAD. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Official ship's minutes were also,received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND EXCHANGE ! :;:GALVEST0N • ^ : SEA-LAND VENTURE TRANSIDAHO DELTA SUD -i . • BETHFLOR T,. . -.-.I NFWrtRLR NEW ORLEANS ELIZABETHPORT iPENNMAR COLUMBIA LONG LINES SEA-LAND GALLOWAY WALTER RICE TRANSCOLUMBIA SCHUYLKILL JOHN PENN SEA-LAND RESOURCE DELTA MEXICO IBERVILLE JACKSONVILLE ARECIBO CONNECTICUT BROOKLYN BALTIMORE , MISSION SANTA INEZ ^^ . ^SUMMIT DELTA MAR . SEA-LAND PRODUCER LONG BEACH : ROBERT E. LEE GOLDEN DOLPHIN . ST. LOUIS CITRUS PACKER CHARLESTON . \ t EAGLE TRAVELER WILLIAMSBURGH SEA-LAND MARKET TAMPA COUNCIL GROVE ' . • LYMAN HALL RAPHAEL SEMMES J - SHOSHONE ROBERT TOOMBS AMERICAN EXPLORER DELTA NORTE 'l-, - . BOSTON ': , iULTRASEA ^ ^ ~ ' DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), January 5—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun George Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Steward Delegate B. A. Wright. $6.50 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Secretary read a telegram that was received from Headquarters pertaining to the oil bill. A vote of thanks to the crewmembers for their donations for Floyd Peavy whose mo­ ther passed away. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), January 30 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary A. Seda; Educational Director A. Moore; Deck Delegate Richard Mason. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD to help secure their future. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a.job well done. Five minutes of silence was observed in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Elizabeth. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ ship), January 11—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Otto Pederson; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Direc­ tor Phillip Painter; Engine Delegate Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Ambrosio Fachini. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Held a discussion on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Everything running smoothly. Next port Baltimore. VANTAGE DEFENDER (National Transport), January 3—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun M. E. Beeching; Secre­ tary R. Allen; Educational Director R. B. Honeycutt. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director R. Matthews; Deck Delegate M. Carlisle. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Chairman spoke on the com­ munications received from President Paul Hall on the passage in the Con­ gress of the oil bill and the veto by President Ford. He pointed out the need to support SPAD so we can carry on our fight to have this and other legisla­ tion of interest to the seamen brought to a successful conclusion. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job v/ell done. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), January 12 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Morris; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director Frank Holland. Read about women being trained at Kings Point to be officers. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), January 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. Morris; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $6 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discus­ sion on a telegram received from head­ quarters on the oil bill and on a later one received stating that President Ford would not sign the bill. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christmas dinner which was served by candle light. Next port, Nola. i i i:- .V, ,'v^V �.-j.vsr-v ••. ¥ >'• '•; .-'^ t; m: ' Kr " •:fO'- i^•. New SlU Pensioners 'n • Joseph J. •Tiger" Elarrison, 75, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 37 years. Brother Harri­ son also sailed with the International Seamens' Union in 1937 from the port of Tampa. During World War II, he was on the Mimnansk run to Russia in January 1943 sailing on the SS Yorkmar. Seafarer Harrison walked the picket line on beefs in New York, Houston and Baltimore. Born in Midland City, Ala., he is a resident of Ariton, Ala. About .the nickname, "Tiger", at 74 he was on the SS Walter Rice (Reynolds Met­ als) where he was noted as the "most aggressive man on the ship", accord­ ing to a feature story in the July 1973 issue of the LCXJ. A bachelor, he's looking forward to retirement in Hawaii "because of the beautiful girls there." i! #,••;. i. J -ft. 1 Emil J. Glaser, 52, joined the Union in the port of New Ydrk in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 25 years. In 1966 Brother Glaser graduated as a 2nd assistant engineer from the HLSS-MEBA District 2 Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Virginia, he is presently a resident of Los Angeles. I i : i, V • •-[• 'f; ' John G. Deillnger, 62, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savan­ nah sailing as a jSreman-watertender. Born in North Carolina, he is now a resident of Mooresville, N.C. Wilbur W. Newson, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a bosun. Brother Newson also sailed for the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1934 to 1938. He had applied for the Bosuns Recerti. fication Program in November 1973. He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in Jacksonville, he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Warren Richley, 59, joined the Union in Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 24 years. Brother Richley is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. A native of Arcadia, Mich., he is now a resident of Elberta. Dloscoro B. Militar, 74, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Militar had sailed for 46 years. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and became a naturalized American citizen. Seafarer Militar is now a res­ ident of San Francisco. :%• New York Philadelphia ...•. Baltimore Norfolk ....... Jacksonville .... Detroit t - . •' W- li:' .. ... 1^5: i'' V-C-:' - •' • y-... ''•T-;'' SIU pensioner Warreriy Richley (left) 59, accepts his first disability pension check iast month from Frankfort (Mich.) Port Agent Harold Rathbun with his best wishes. Brother Richiey, who began sailing in 1948, worked as a fireman for the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferrys. He joined the Union in 1954. Seafarer Richley ise resident of nearby Elberta, Mich. Vemon F. Martin, 63, joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a porter. Brother Martin was born in Detroit and is now a resident of Alpena with his wife, Dortha. Aeshad B. Ismail, 58, joined the SIU in J947 in the port of San Fran­ cisco sailing as an oUer. Brother Is­ mail had sailed for 28 years. He is a UlS. Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Ismail was born in Malaya and is now a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Rupert E. Jackson, 68, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 31 years. Brother Jackson was on the picket line for a strike rally in 1965. A native of St. Croix, the Virgin Islands, he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. UBKBSaPWEmS SGHBNILE Port r '-M'' J- James F. Lee Jr., 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Lee had sailed for 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1927 to 1931. Seafarer Lee was born in Tennessee and is presently a resident of San Francisco. Joseph A. Walsh, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Brother Walsh was an or­ ganizer in the 1954 New York ILA beef and walked the picket line in the ' N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Newfoundlaiid, Canada, he is now a resident of New York City. Ernest C. De Baufte, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 26 ^ears. Brother De Bautte ran for Union office in 1968 and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer De Bautte also was a ship's delegate and won a personal safety award in 1960 for being on an acci­ dent-free vessel. Born in Louisiana, he is now a resident of Sao Paulo, Brazil. As F.Morris, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1958 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 33 years. Brother Morris was born in Buoy County, Tex., and is now a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Thomas E. Smith, 65, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 3Tyears. A native of Ohio, he is currently a resident of SummervUle, Ore. Daniel W. LIppy, 66, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 35 years. Brother Lippy was bom in Baltimore and is now a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. He Gets His 1st Pension Check I% James McCoy, 59, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 34 years. Brother McCoy is a native of North Carolina and is now a resident of Baltimore. Thomas J. McGum, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 32 years. Brother McGurn was bom in Rochester, N.Y. and is now a resident of Seattle. Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr..10 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 14 Houston ....... Apr. 14 New Orleans.. Apr. 15 Mobile Apr. 16 Francisco ... Apr, 17 Wilmington .... Apr. 21 Seattle ... Apr. 25 Columbus ...... Apr. 19 Chicago Apr. 15 Port Arthur .. Apr. 15 Buffalo Apr. 16 St. .X.OU1S . y . . . . . Apr. 17 Cleveland ...... Apr. 17 Jersey CHy ,.... Apr. 14 mu Deep Sea Date WW .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ... .. . 7:00 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. .... ... 7:00 p.m. .... 9:30 a.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. • • .... 2:00 p.m. ...... — - . .,.. 2:30 p.m. .. •• . — • • .... — ... 5:00 p.m. ... ' • • .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. .:. ... 7:00 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. . .. ... — • • .... 2:30 p.m. .. ...-. 5:00 p.m. .... -r? ..,. 2:30 p.m. .. • « .... 2:30 p.m. .. • • .... 2:30 p.m. .. •• ... 1:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. ... •' • .... 5:00 p.m. ... «. * • • • • . ... e a .... 5:00 p.m.' ... ... — • • .. •. 5:00 p.m. ... '•• .... 5:00 p.m.... •• .... 5:00 p.m. t *.. '« a a , a a a a a a a' a a' a «aa«-ia a '• a a a a a a —~ a a a a — * • a •' a a a a • a • • • • a • ate* ^ ^ • • It • ^ ^ •u.-.-*- f -if.-- » —' a a • a a a a a a a • • • • a a a a a .a a a a a" a a»^ a ^ a \ — ,a a a , a- a a ,a a —» . a ,a a aai^*. . Sea^r0rsl,OK �asBaa Before Layup^ the 55 Thomas Lynch Pays Off in Philly ^I P RIOR to laying up in Port Newark, N*J< last mondi, the C4, the SS Thomas Lyitc/i (Waterman Steamship Co.) paid off in die port of niiladelphia. Purchased from the Far East Line last September, the former SS Korea Bear signed on most of her crew on Nov. 5 in the port of New Orleans sailing on the Far East run to the ports of call of Hong Kong and Yokohama. She also caUed at the port of New London, Conn, and a port in Canada. Two bosuns were at the payoff as part of the Bosuns Recertification Program being conducted by the Union. From (I. to r.) enjoying ,a cup of the Old Joe are Fireman-Watertender Ismal Ramos, who signed on Nov. 5 in the port of New Orleans; Bedroom Utility P. G. Ordansa, and Wiper Donald Rico. They're seated in the ship's recrea­ tion room. I • Crew Messman Alton Hickman awaits his turn to pay his Union dues while his shipmates queue up for the pay­ off recently aboard the SS Thomas Lynch. Checking the oil gauges and other instruments of the ship's engine is Oiler David Timmons as the vessel docked in the port of Philadelphia. Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges (ieft), in his role as the ship's chairman, goes over Union business with SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (right) as 3rd Cook G. Grajeies, stevyard delegate, inspects his book. jf" • Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Larry E. Artrip Please contact Mrs. Fred Artrip as soon as possible at 5313 Cape Henry Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23513. Aufonlo Escoio Please contact your brother Scott as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., River Ridge, La. 70123. Charies Daniel Norris Please contact Mrs. Dorothy Seaman at 5222 South Campbell Ave., Chicago, 111. 60632, or call her at 778-8476. Raymond Michael McGee Please contact Margaret D. DeMarco as soon as possible at 9 Brainard Rd., Wilbraham, Mass. 01095. Harold Waliace, Sr. Please contact your son and daugh­ ter, Harold and Joy, as soon as possible at 760 Ruth Dr., Avondale, La. 70094, or call 776-7471. Richard Harvey Hufltord and J. Ponserella Arthur Hufford asks that you call him immediately at his home number, (904) 684-2092, or his office number, (904) 684-4472. All Seafarers Albert Raymond Randall, or any­ one-knowing his whereabouts, please call Evvie Randall collect as soon as possible at (415) 992-2502, Jan. 23-Feb 19,1975 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras ...; Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums 11 353 . 204 6 — 6,991 6 194 13 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death ••• Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment — Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Please contact Ms. Mary Lue Bruce as soon as possible at 852 Don Cubero Av^., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 25 2,383 344 20 2 13,893 8 353 25 $ 38,500.00 353.00 612.00 216.75 — 55,928.00 1,015.83 5,533.59 768.40 YEAR ID DATE $ 76,110.00 ' 2,383.00 1,032.00 1,119.02 269.00 111,144.00 1,261.46 9,352.98 2,013.50 243 63 81 8 2 123 603 112 184 25 5 279 48,064.84 2,030.01 9,049.00 2,400.00 280.00 3,287.66 115,075.64 4,269.20 23,344.60 7,500.00 479.00 6,749.20 17134 89 11 69 — 1 2 1,936 29 250 196 26 156 1 3 3 1,950 51,000.00 41,732.20 2,627.61 1,555.00 1,412.03 — 315.00 16.00 13,178.90 87,000.00 58,996.99 6,326.71 4,158.25 3,167.23 72.00 1,069.55 1,216.00 13,711.80 9 14 5,539.15 7,656.35 - V- .' - Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Richard James Kahllo Amount 10,566 2,327 917 13,810 20,889 2,345 2,240 25,474 Walter Hoihvath Please contact Delbert Horwath as soon as possible at 510 Academy St., Cambridge, Md. 21613. 285,414.97 572,273.49 521,320.64 $1,379,009.10 I 545,477.48 606,740.29 1,332,950.68 $ 2,485,168.45 f. a « J Albert B. Peterson Please contact George W. Peterson as soon as possible at 154 Canal St., San Rafael, Calif. 94901. Page 21 March, 1975 S .'••A/; �C ,i%w f'-r '.r.i DISPATCHEIIS REPORf j; j ;IS .•I •>': t 'i :i5 •i a \ } FEBRUARY 1-28, 1975 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 .. 6 75 8 28 8 9 29 59 47 48 23 30 7 48 0 3 2 2 3 13 0 2 0 460 Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston . ... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... Cleveland .... Detroit ...... Duluth ...... Frankfort .... Chicago ..... Totals 2 14 2 3 2 1 3 10 3 8 2 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 63 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 75 8 0 10 5 0 0 13 5 0 9 0 0 1 0 40 7 0 46 0 11 30 9 0 11 0 0 10 1 0 12 0 1 8 0 0 38 10 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 o C 1 0 0 0 0 319 65 1 13 170 24 73 35 13 60 143 72 143 52 67 20 130 .0 4 7 3 6 24 3 4 4 1,070 3 31 5 6 10 3 14 22 8 17 12 15 1 25 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 0 179 5 8 0 0 1 0 0 4 2 1 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 1 142 31 63 32 11 38 102 42 118 31 37 21 115 0 0 7 1 3 31 0 1 5 822 4 81 12 18 11 16 33 17 45 13 30 3 48 0 2 5 0 1 2 1 0 2 341 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 16 5 78 18 38 20 7 42 71 23 69 20 30 18 79 0 4 2 1 1 8 0 0 4 554 0 11 0 6 3 0 1 4 5 14 5 9 1 6 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 I; r: i:. Vi = i 11 Port Boston New York Phiiadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland ^ ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 77 11 21 7 6 26 28 30 46 10 13 7 56 0 1 2 0 0 13 0 3 3 360 3 21 5 6 5 0 6 8 10 10 3 11 • 0 15 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 109 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 45 11 14 5 4 20 32 11 32 6 9 2 24 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 224 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 3 5 1 3 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Boston New York Philadelphia 2 29 5 4 62 12 Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 5 5 12 24 5 25 12 5 15 48 25 41 Houston Piney Point — .... Yokohama .......................... Alpena Buffalo .*...... Cleveland .......................... 24 0 0 1 8 2 15 18 4 9 2 2 D 8 0 0 ...., Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago .: Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 24 4 3 3 1 16 12 12 1 1 3 2 12 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 1• STEWARD DEPARTMENT ......... ..... Port Baltimore ii' 0 57 9 11 9 0 21 35 2t 12 5 5 5 28 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 227 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico 2 17 3 1 3 0 6 10 6 2 2 2 1 9 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 18 9 18 5 Detroit ............................ 25 Chicago ........................... Totals ............................ Totals All Depts. 1 229 1,273 Duluth ............................ Frankfort... 0 49 9 6 6 0 20 33 13 3 4 10 6 22 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 187 1 4 1 46 i i i 18 1 8 1 22 i 62 i 10 1 1 1 1 14 16 12 49 12 31 22 i 49 1 0 i i 1 i i i i 11 2 377 564 13 44 13 1 4 11 0 49 1 6 1' 6 733 245 ^469 2,915 3 217 40 55 43 8 32 129 50 130 33 45 31 97 0 8 20 4 6 23 1 2 2 977 1,566 11 56 0 10 9 0 0 12 4 8 2 7 1 40 0 3 10 10 10 38 0 4 2 247 299 Got, Lakct ftlttMWttcffs InfauklBoatmen** IJnkrB^ United iMhistrial Worker PRESIDENT FaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGioigio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUAKTERS 675 4Ave,BUyikll23X (212) HY 9-tm ALPENA, Mkh. ••• N. 2 Ave. 4f797 (517) EL 4.3416 BALTIMORE, M4. 1214 E. BaRhmm St 21242 (341) EA 7.4444 BUOTON, MM*. 215 E«ez St 42111 (417) 4S2.47I4 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .244 FiraMdhiSt 14242 SIU (714) TL 3.4254 IBU (714)1X3.4254 CHICAGO, EL. .4343 S. Ewlag Ave. 44417 SIU (312)SA 1.4733 nU (312) ES 5.4574 CLEVELAND, OUe 1244 OMRhrcrlM. 44113 (214)MA14M54 DETROIT, Mkh. 14225 W. IcEcnon Ave. 44214 (313) VI 3.4741 DULUTH, MIM. 2414 W. 3 St 55444 (214) RA 2.4114 FRANKFORT, Mkh. FJO. BOM D 415 Mala St 44435 (414) EL 7.2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5444 Cmai St 77411 (713) WA 4.3247 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32204 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 353.0987 44 MaataaawcrSt 47342 (241) HE 5.4424 MOBILE, Ahk.... .1S. Lawreacc St 34442 (245) HE 2.1754 NEW ORLEANSt La. 434 Jachsoa Ave. 74134 (544) 524.7544^ NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23514 (t44)411.1in PADUCAH,Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42441 (542)443.2443 PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. .2444 S. 4 St 14144 (215) DE 4.3414 PORT ARTHUR, Ite.....534 4 Ave. 77444 (713) 443.1474 SAN FRANCBCO, CaRT. 1321 Mksloa St 44143 SANTURCE, P. R., 424*4743 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, WMh. 2545 1 Ave. 44121 (244) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUDk Mo.. .4541 Gtavob Ave. 43114 (314)752.4544 TAMPA, Fhb 312 Hanboa St 33442 (413) 224.2744 TOLEDO, Ohio 435 SaauaM St 43444 (414) 244.3441 WILMINGTON, CaW. 514 N.Braad St 44744 ai3) 544.4444 YOKOHAMA, Jrnm ........PO. Rex 424 YohohHniPwtP.a Naha-Ka 231.41 241.7435 Bit 241 As in almost every industry in the country, the U.S. economic situation is adversely affecting employment for SIU members as wen as many other maritime workers. Over the past month, as compared to the same time last year, shipping dropped off about 20 percent. This is due mostly to iayups in the U.S. tanker fleet, caused by, among other thin^, the failure of Pre$!dent Ford to qgn the oil hiU. As compared to most other U.S. industries, though, employment for *A* seniority Seafarers is stUl good and Is expected to remain stable. Page 22 Seafarers Log �»'- •• •"'• I, 'L Jfinal Hejiarturesi SIU pensioner Delphis J. Caron, 56, died on Oct. 18. Brother Caron joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a pump­ man. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Worcester, Mass., he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco at the time of his death. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Doris Loiselle of Southbridge, Mass. SIU pensioner Henry C. Gerdes, 72, passed away on Jan. 29. Brother Gerdes joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 45 years. A native of New Jersey, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow. Hazel. SIU pensioner James D. Vetra, 77, ' died of cancer of the lung in De Paul Hos­ pital, Norfolk, on Jan. 16. Brother Vetra joined the SIUaflSliated IBU in the I.port of Norfolk in 1964 sailing as a barge captain for the Sheridan Transportation Co. from 1951 to 19^ and for the Eastern Transporta­ tion Co. from 1918 to 1950. Bom in Maiylatid', be was a resident of Norfolk when he passed away. Burial was in princess Anne Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va^ Stuwiving are his widow, Vivian and a daughter, Krista. John O. Bouyea, 62, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N. V. on Oct. 28. Brother Bouyea joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 35 years. Born in British Guiana, he was a resi­ dent of the Bronx, N.Y. when he passed away. Interment was in George Wash­ ington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Effie. Charles P. Weems, 45, died aboard the SS Del Rio (Delta Line) on Dec. 29. Brother Weems joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as an AB. He was a post­ war veteran of the Navy. Born in Lud­ low, Miss., he was a resident, of Lena, Miss, when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Emily Ruth; a daughter, Charlotte and his mother, Emma of Lena. Heinrich Wilhelm Schnoor, 77, passed away on Feb. 1. Brother Schnoor joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 21 years. Seafarer Schnoor was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I. A native of New York City, he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his widow, Olivia and a son, Harry. SIU pensioner Nils E. Hard, 76, passed away on Dec. 28. Brother Hard joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a fireman for the • Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1936 to 1963 and for the Reading Co. from 1923 to 1936. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he died. Surviving is his widow, Laura. SIU pensioner Harry W. Grelner, 67, died on Dec. 27. Brother Greiner joined the SlU-affiiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1960 working as a clerkweigher for Galves­ ton Wharves from 1947 to 1965 and for the Southern Pacific Railroad from 1922 to 1932 and from 1941 to 1946. Born in Beaumont, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of La Marque, Tex. at his death. Surviving are his widow. Pearl and a daughter, Mary. SIU pensioner DeeW.KimbreU, 59, succumbed to cancer in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Island, N.Y., on Sept. 23. Brother Kimbrell joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Staten Island when he passed away. Burial was in Silver Memorial Ceme­ tery, Staten Island. Surviving are a son, Elmer; two daughters. Dee Marie of Anninston, Ala. and Betty, and a sister, Mrs. Carrie Melton of Decatur, Ala. i» Nicholas M. Korsak, 61, died on Dec. 29. Brother Korsak joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a messman. He had sailed for 27 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Kor­ sak was born in New Jersey and was a resident of Houston at the time of his death. Surviving is a brother, Alexander of South River, N.J. SIU pensioner Walter P. Adlam, 72, passed away on Jan. 23 of a hemorrhage in Provident Hospi­ tal, Baltimore. Broth­ er Adlam joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 43 years and had attended a con­ ference at Piney Point in 1970. Bom in Jamaica, British West Indies, he was a resident of Baltimore at his death. Burial was in Carver Memorial Park, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth and two daughters, Theresa and Charlotte. SIU pensioner Algot Bogren, 71, succumbed to cancer on Jan. 13. Brother Bogren joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 44 years. Brother Bogren was born in Swe­ den and became a naturalized Ameri­ can citizen. At his death he was a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Interment was in Baltimore. Surviving is a brother, Ber­ nard of Worcester, Mass. j- I'l .'i / f y-i .-''i -J ' STEER A CLEAR COURSEI - i-'r ^ life y, fi­fe; 1 1 s 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 make 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 be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, 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 presente 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 life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 23 March, 1975 . .• 'T • i% �f Y-rfSui' .\fgcw»>wT««>rf •= V. hi % m jTtttal Beparturesf :i' 1 i': -i. •• Recertified Bosun WimainC.Rfley,54, died of an acute myo­ cardial infarction in the St. John's Hospi­ tal, Pt. Townsend, Wash, after suffering a heart seizure on the Sea-Land Galloway on Jan. 18 while anchored in Seattle Harbor. Brother Riley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing as a bosun since 1970. He had graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in April 1974 and had made the SPAD Honor Roll last year by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the fund. Seafarer Riley was a pre­ war veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1942 to 1962. He was one of the first graduates of the LNG/LPG course given at Piney Point and was a graduate of the firefighting course in Bayonne, N.J., in 1948. Bom in Cov­ entry, R.I., he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Burial was in San Francisco. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Isabelle; his mother, Ada of Falls Church, Va., three mar­ ried daughters and seven grandchildren. iff }' if • •; ff • ?• •f \y ; SIU pensioner Brice E. Ruggie, 60, died of heart failure in Lower Bucks County Hospital, Bristol Twsp., Pa., on Jan. 1. Brother Ruggie joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 34 years. A native of Philadelphia, he was a residentof Cornwells Heights, Pa. when he passed away. Interment was in the Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Pennsylvania. Surviv­ ing are two sons, Brice, Jr. of Gibbstown, N.J. and William; and a brother, William of Cornwell Heights, and a sister, Mrs. Eleanor R. Callahan of Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. Alexander Janes, 55, expired on Feb. 6. Brother Janes joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He had sailed for 34 years and at­ tended a Crews Conference at Piney Point. Seafarer Janes was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Maud Janes of Brook­ lyn; a sister, Mrs. Clara Cole of Meriden. Conn, and a nephew. Seafarer Robert L. Lane, who sails in the steward department. i,-'V-i t;' A'-' . SIU pensioner Francis J. Smith, 55, succumbed to cardiac respiratory fail­ ure in Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadel­ phia, on Jan. 5. Brother Smith joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Taylor and Anderson Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1958 to 1974 and for the Warner Brothers Co. from 1947 to 1958. He was born in Philadelphia and resided there at the time of his death. Burial was in Palmer Cemetery, Philadelphia. Surviving are his widow, Edith; four sons, George, Francis, Jr., Richard and John, and a daughter, Carolyn Barbara. Page24 SIU pensioner lohn A. Wiley, 76, succumbed to acute colitis in Cooper Hospital, Camden, N.J. on Jan. 10. Brother Wiley joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Taylor and Anderson Towing Co. of Philadelphia from 1927 to 1932 and from 1952 to 1963. A native of Norway, he was a resident of Camden when he died. Cremation took place at the Wooster Crematory, Atco, N.J. Surviving is his widow. Rose of Wildwood, N.J. Horst N. Knapp, 28, was lost at sea off the tug, Etiennette Bollinger (B & B Towing) on July 5. Brother Knapp joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1964 sailing as an AB. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Balitmore in 1964 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army's 93rd Signal Corps Battalion from 1964 to 1966, when he was awarded a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Born in Germany, he was a resident of Joppa, Md. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Bar­ bara; his mother, Mrs. Katharine Prieto of Baltimore; two sons, James and Jony, and two daughters, Lisa and Mary. Robert F. Stewart, 68, passed away on Aug. 20, 1971. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 26 years and walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Rockaway Park, Queens, when he died. Surviving are two sons, Robert of Long Island, N.Y. and Joseph; a daugh­ ter, Joan and a sister, Mrs. Helen Coryat, both of New York City. ' Kenneth E. Work­ man, 34, died in Cleveland Metropol­ itan General Hospi­ tal on Jan. 19. Broth­ er Workman joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1964 sailing as an OS for the Erie Sand Steamship Co. He was bom in Holden, W. Va. and was a resi­ dent of Cleveland and Harts, W. Va. Interment was in Manns Knobb Cem­ etery, Lincoln County, W. Va. Surviving are a son, Scotty; a daughter, Patricia, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Workman of Harts. Julio C. ^mora, 53, died in January. Brother Zamora joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as an AB. He had sailed y®nrs. Born in Calarca, Colombia, he was a resident of Baltimore when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Johanna; a son, Martin, and his mother, Maria of Calarca. SIU pensioner Ulplano A. Enriquez, 78, succumbed to natural causes in Metropolitan Hospi­ tal, Philadelphia, on Jan. 28. Brother Enriquez joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 55 years. Seafarer Enriquez walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and received a personal safety award in 1961 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Steel Architect. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I, Bom in Taal Batanguiez, the Philippines, he was a resident of Phila­ delphia when he passed away. Burial was in Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his son, Francisco. SIU pensioner Otis J. Harden, Jr., SIU pensioner 60, died of natural Jean L. Monnier, 67, causes in Tampa expired on Feb. 9. General Hospital on Brother Monnier Oct. 12. Brother joined the Union in Harden joined the the port of New Or­ Union in the port of leans in 1955 sailing New York in 1952 as a wiper. He had sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed for 25 years. was a veteran of one of the Navy's Sea- Seafarer Monnier was a veteran of the bee battalions in World War II. A na­ U.S. Army in World War II. Born in tive of Tampa, he was a resident of Raceland, La., he was a resident of New Lutz, Fla. at the time of his death. Orleans when he died. Surviving are his Interment was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, son. Perry of Marrero, La., and a sister, Hillsborough County, Fla. Surviving Octavie of New Orleans. are his widow, Rosemary; a son, James SIU pensioner Alister W. Forsyth, and a sister, Flossie of Tampa. 66, died of cancer in Miami (Fla.) Hos­ James L. Houston, 55, died on Jan. pital on Jan. 21. Brother Forsyth joined 19 in St. Louis. Brother Houston joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of^ the SlU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a cook for St. Louis in 1970 sailing for National the Allied Towing Co. from 1960 to Marine Service, Inc. on the tug, the 1972 and for the Gulf Atlantic Towing Eagle Marine from 1969 to 1972. Sea­ Corp. from 1958 to 1960. Seafarer farer Houston was a Navy veteran of Forsyth was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. A native of Steelville, Mo., he' World War II. He was born in Glasgow, was a resident of Dupo, 111. when he Scotland, and was a resident of Lantana, passed away. Surviving are his widow, Fla. Interment was in Tampa. Surviving Florence of Houston; a son, David, are his widow, Susan, and four sisters, two daughters, Cheryl Ann of Houston Nancy Lee of Tampa, Suzette of Nor­ and Cindy Lynn, and a brother, William folk, Mrs. Marjorie F. Brewer and of HiUsboro, 111. Agnes of Tampa. /• Louis W. Peeper, 60, died oh the SeaLand Commerce on Jan. 28 while docked in Hong Kong Har­ bor. Brother Peeper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 30 years. Seafarer Peeper was a native of Cincinnati and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Nevena; a son, Louis; two daughters, Sharon and Judith, and his m6ther-in-law, Mrs. Donna Markoff. SIU pensioner Edward L. Foe, 65, died of a hemorrhage in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Dec. 13. Brother Poe joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 28 years. Seafarer Poe was born in Mobile and was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Cincinnati. Surviving are his widow, Tormmie Lee of Washington, D.C.; his mother, Mrs. Erella Sullivan of Cincinnati; a son, Edward, and two daughters, Mary Lee and Sarah. ^ Roscndo Soto, 64, passed away on Dec.. 8. Brother Soto joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 29 years. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City when he died. Burial was in Ponce. Sur^, viving are his widow, Julia, and his soli," Juan both of Ponce Playa, Puerto Rico. Joseph Mickalowski, 52, succumbed to a heart attack in Mueller, Mich, on Nov. 25. Brother Mickalowski joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sail­ ing as a fireman-wa­ tertender. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Mickalowski was born in Amsterdam, N.Y., and was a resident of Toledo, Ohio when he died. Interment was in St. Casimir Cemetery, Amsterdam. Surviving are his father, George and two brothers, Joseph and Stanley, both of Amster­ dam. SIU pensioner Carl F. Riehl, 69, passed away on Feb. 4. Brother Riehl joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Joanna. Henry K. Smith, 63, died on Jan. 9. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 33 years. Sea­ farer Smith was a pre-war U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A native of Praco, Ala., he was- a resident of Covington, La. when he passed away. Surviving are his " widow, Aimabelle; a son, Philip of Covingfon; his mother, Clara of. West Birmingham, Ala., and a sister, Mrs. Inez Allen of Birmingham, Ala. Seafarers Log �HHI •iHinmfii'in'iiiiiiiwnHmm 55! , mX'i SIU pensioner Oliver Lewis, 70, passed away on Jan. 28, Brother Lewis joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 32 years and he walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A fiative of Baltimore, he was a resi­ dent of Cambridge, Md. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Mary of New Orleans; a niece, Nettie M. Bailey of Philadelphia, and a cousin, Mrs. Addie M. Clash Travers of Baltimore. James J. Macunchuck, 58, died on Jan. 16, 1974. Brother Macunchuck joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1967 sailing as an OS. He attended a Crews Conference at Piney Point. Seafarer Macuncheck was bom in Philadelphia and was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Mary Ania; his mother, Mrs. Julia Mokrynczuk of Philadelphia; a brother, Michael of Primos, Pa.; a sis­ ter, Mrs. Mary Worobetz of Philadel­ phia; a stepson, Leo Jancia, and five stepdaughters, Kathleen Jancia, Do­ lores Jancia, Frances Jancia, Loretta Jancia and Barbara Jancia. Edward F. Gibbs, 64, passed,away on Feb. 4. Brother Gibbs joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a chief •y electrician. He had sailed for 33 years. Seafarer Gibbs also sailed as a 2nd mate in World War II and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1934 to 1936. A native of Arcadia, La., he was a resident of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Billy Ann, and his mother, Gussie of Louisiana State University, La. I SIU pensioner Max E. Greenwald, 63, succumbed to lung cancer on Nov. 26. Brother Green­ wald joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of B^timbre sailing as .a chief steward. He was an applicant for the Stewards Recertification Program in 1964. Seafarer Greenwald was born in Michigan and was a resident of Carpinteria, Calif, when he passed away. Burial was in Santa Barbara (Calif.) Cemetery. Sur­ viving is his widow, Anna. SIU pensioner Oskar Osmundsen, 83, expired on Jan. 4. Brother Osmundsen joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Born in Nor­ way, he was a resident of Wilmington, Caltf 1 when he passed away. Surviving are two brothers, Carl and Isak of Stavanger, Norway, and two sisters, Mrs. Jenny Lunde of Stavanger and Clara of Brooklyn, N.Y. March, 1975 SIU pensioner Mark W. Conrad, Sr., 68, died of natur­ al causes on Jan. 18. Brother Conrad joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Ar­ thur, Tex. in 1961 sailing as a cook for the D.Mr Picton Co, from 1943 to 1953 and for the Sabine Towing Co. from 1953 to 1961. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps in World War II. A native of Upper La Have, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a. resident of Port Arthur when he passed away. Burial was in Groves, Tex. Sur­ viving is his widow, Davis. Thomas D. Dailey, 77, passed away on Feb. 3. Brother Dail­ ey joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in Ed­ wardsville, 111., he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Surviving is a son, Thomas of Edwardsville. Ralph E. Foster, 59, died of respira­ tory failure in the USPHS Hospital in Norfolk on Dec. 12. Brother Foster joined the SIU in the port of Jackson­ ville in 1968 sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War 11. A native of Ironton, Ohio, he was a resident of Roanoke, Va. when he passed away. Burial was in Princess Anne Memorial Park, Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Marjorie; a son, David, and a step­ daughter, Amanda Jane Angell Foster. Lee R.Frazier,57, expired on Feb. 2. Brother Frazier joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for more than 27 years and was a graduate of the HLSS-MEBA District 2 Upgrading Program in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1967. Seafarer Fra­ zier was a veteran of the postwar U.S. Army. Bom in Fredericktown, Mo., he was a resident there when he died. Sinviving are his widow, Mildred; his mother. Cm a of Houston; a daughter, Georgia Darlene, and a brother. Ellwood of Wood River, 111. SIU pensioner Samuel H. Manning, 59, died of respira­ tory arrest in the Ala­ chua General Hospi­ tal, Gainesville, Fla. on Dec. 18. He joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Manning had sailed for 32 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Florida, he was a resident of Melrose, Fla. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville. Surviving are his mother, Essie of Gainesville; a son, Terry of Calloway, Ky.; a daughter, Margaret and a sister, Mrs. Sadie Porazzo of Brooklyn, N.Y. SIU pensioner Joseph H^, 51, died of lung cancer in the Mobile General Hos­ pital on Jan. 24. Brother Hall joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile when he passed away. Interment was in Lawn Haven Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Ruby Lee; a son, Joseph, and two daughters, Linda and Domin­ ique. SIU pensioner Oliver Hodge, 69, expired from a hem­ orrhage in the De Kalb General Hospi­ tal in Decatur, Ga. on Dec. 20. Brother Hodge joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 46 years and was an Armed Services veteran of World War II. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Gainesville, Ga. when he died. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gaines­ ville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cora H. Montz of Gainesville; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Pourch of Atlanta, and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Holloman of the Bronx, N.Y. Richard W. Hunt, 53, died of a coro­ nary thrombosis in the Brookside Hos­ pital, San Pablo, Calif., on Jan. 15. Brother Hunt joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. He Was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. A na­ tive of Virginia, he was a resident of Richmond, Calif, when he passed away. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo. Surviving are his widow, Cecelia; a son, William; three daugh­ ters, Elizabeth, Mary and Cecelia, and a sister, Mrs. Rosa Sharp of Ports­ mouth, Va. SIU pensioner Al­ bert L. Bagley, 66, passed away on Oct. 30. Brother Bagley joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. A native of Maspeth, L.I., N.Y., he wa.s a resident of Narrowsburg, N.Y. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; two sons, Albert and Wil­ liam; a daughter, Mrs. Joan Arzberger; six grandsons and six granddaughters. iii Henry W. Abel, 55, died on Jan. 17. Brother Abel joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sailing as a bo­ sun. He had sailed 15 years deep sea and for 10 years as a tankerman and mate on the inland rivers. Seafarer Abel was also a veteran of the U.S. Army's Transportation Corps in World War II. Born in Inver­ ness, Miss., he was a resident of Harahan. La. at his death. Surviving are his widow, Rosemary; his mother. Bertha of New Orleans; a daughter, Mrs. Joy Winfield Schultz also of New Orleans, and a stepdaughter, Margaret Ann Bonano. SIU pensioner Tbomas C. Ballard, 67, succumbed to cardiovascular dis­ ease on Jan. 20 in Houston. Brother Ballard joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed since 1926 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Clay County, Ala., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Cremation took place at the Brookside Crematory, Houston. Surviving is his widow, Ruth Pearl. John F. Indorf, 74, passed away on Oct. 15. Brother In­ dorf joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Han­ nibal, Mo., he was a resident of Seattle when he died. Surviving is a brother, Robert of Santa Barbara, Calif. Ellis H. Beaucbamp, 64, died of acute cardiac insufSciency in Los Ange­ les on Feb 3. Brother Beauchamp sailed as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Maypearl, TeX., and was a resident of Los Angeles when he passed away. As be wished, his ashes from the Rosedale Crematory "were committed to the elements of the eternal Seven Seas" from the air off Point Dume. Surviving is his widow, Grace of Highland Park, Calif. SIU pensioner George E. Kitchens, 65, died of respira­ tory distress in the St. Joseph Hospital, Sa­ vannah, Ga. on Jan. 22. Brother Kitchens joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Jacksonville sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Cobbtown, Ga., and was a resident of Savannah. Burial was in the Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are his widow, Helen of Chatham, Ga.; his mother, Mattie also of Chatham and two daugh­ ters, Helan of Savannah and Mrs. Mertie Faye Brand Eylders of Jacksonville. SIU pensioner Richard J. Brown Sr., 47, succumbed to a pulmonary edema in the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, on Jan. 9. Brother Brown join­ ed the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for more than 28 years. Born in New Jersey, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn Park, Md. Surviving are his widow, Vencenta,. and two sons, Michael and Richard, Jr. Page 25 i A •'•I �J,, " „ Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses •'' - " "'•' " .'f' *For course requirements, see next page. Able Seaman —The course of instruction leading to the endorsement of Able Seaman consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Bmergency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting date: April 17, June 26. Quartermaster—^The course of instruction leading to certification as Quarter­ master consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar, Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fight­ ing and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: March 20. May 29, August 7. Lifeboatman—^The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat, Lifeboat equipment. Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Laimching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: March 20. April 3.17. May 1.15 and 29. June 12. 26, July 10. 24, and August 7,21. Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—^The coune instruction leading to en­ dorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler consists of classroom" work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and their Function, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, and practical training on one of the ships at the school to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers on the Line, Changing Burners, Opera­ tion of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Starting dates: March 31, April 28. May 26. June 23. July 21. and August 18. LNG/LPG—^The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPO crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Construction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Systems, Instrumentation, Safety and Fire Fighting, Loading, Unloading and Transporting LNG/LPG. Starting date: March 10. QMED—Ihe course of instruction leading to certification as QMED is the same as that for Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting dates: March 20. April 3, 17. May 1, 15. 29. June 12. 26, July 10. 24. and August 7.21. H; • i - t; 'i -}; ,' y • i'," I, • Ay ' nf! yf 11 • '""I'. < gij' i- High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers i:r i'i- ;;f' Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed siuoies 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. ]V y .,; 'j'-k ";;'r f iV' Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: ;t[y H <I H, f i^v'- Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. Tbis test will cover five gen­ eral areas: Ei^lisb Grammar, and Uterature; Social Studies, Science r ivy^• >7-'. '• V' V-c. •• ::7- •y&fcyyy ' |k§y;V;y'y' 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: 6 Graduate in FOWT Class 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fnU. 3. All outstanding monetary ob^gations, snch as dues and loans paid in fulL I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my | education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School | I Program. .Book No.. Narae. Address- .7^' and Matbematics. 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.) Welding—^The course of iitstruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This included practical training and electric arc welding and cutting, and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 15. June 12. July 10, and August 7. Advanced Electrical Procedures course—The course of instruction in Ad­ vanced Electricity consist of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This mcludes an introduction to Electrical power systems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Starting date: A pril 21. Automation—^T^e course of instruction leading to certification for Automated vessels consists of both classroom and practical training which includes: opera­ tion and control of automated boUer equipment, systems analysis and operation of remote controls for all components in the steam and water cycles such as, main and auxiliary condensate system, generator, fire pumps, sanitary system, bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. The course is taught primarily with the aid of a full scale engine simulator. All students learn engine room operations directly from the engine room console. This console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. Starting date: June 2. Advanced Pumpman Procedures—^The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as pumpman will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and discharging, piunps and valves operation and maintenance, ballasting, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Starting date: July 28. Assistant Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as a salad and to become familiar with menu selec­ tion of vegetables for selecting the best methods for preparation, portion control, dietary values and the serving procedures. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1, 15. 29. June 12. 26. July 10. 24. and August 7,21. Cook and Baker—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in baking bread, pies, cakes and cookies, and preparation of desserts such as custards, puddings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to describe preparation of all breakfast foods and be familiar with menu selection of bread, desserts and breakfast foods for the appropriate meal. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1. 15. 29. June 12. 26. July 10. 24, and August 7,21. Chief Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will be able to describe preparation of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The chief cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, describe principles and method of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1. 15. 29. June 12. 26. July lO. 24. and August 7.21. Chief Steward—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training for a chief steward. The chief steward will select food and stores for a lengthy voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus for the voyage. He will participate in all phases of operations such ais the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1, 15, 29. June 12. 26, July 10.24, and August 7,21. Note: Ihe date and course are subject to change at any time. I Last grade completed. (Street) • (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen ?{ V _ Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School j Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 26 j | I I Vv.'-.-. .. • Six more candidates in the Harry Lundeberg School fireman-watertender class graduated late last month. They, with their hatted instructor, Jack Parcel (2nd left rear row) are, from left in rear: Nathaniel Harris: Parcel; Thomas Harries, and Paul Owen.. In the front row, from left are* Angel Rodriguez; Thomas Burke, and Carl Boroleaho. Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Onartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman- -unlimited—any waters. Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4(1—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) ^ 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT-—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Elecfriciaii, Refrigeration, Pumpmaii, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for^ FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comi^etion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple­ tion 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 seatime 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 "Cer­ tificate" 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 seatime as Ck)ok and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP LTPGRADING APPLICATION 3 -Age- NamdL. (First) (Last) (Middle) Address(Stieet) -Telephone(City) (Zip) (State) (Area C^e) —Seniority. Book Number Port and Date Issued. ..Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement- Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE DECK • • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • Electrician • Assistant Cook Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook Jr. Eng. • Steward Piunpman Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT • DATE OF DISCHARGE j 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT_ JJATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook I I 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime gli March, 1975 •t i I Pag«)27 f. i �•":Sir-^'^o'®^sff ^ \• Sf- -'• •ret'M ••'Vkrifti-ife'rv-. •i-^^--'-r.'''- •-•- - •:• - •» -' LOG SEAFARERS ' "-%•• . - ' March, 1975 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO >• t-r t- - -JJ »' -»»». Tf! [ i ' ,"" -1'^. ?'< jj " -i . .: psii >. ''' ^' . t- ' in *• L' -.. . '- I pSiililBliiilil ;j' One of llie iiiust iiupomilit Ways In wiilC'h Soaiareis €ra show diolr Cfmcem and at IIK help hheinsdl?«i3 and disir dn^ndents^ is ito doiMite a blood to the SIU Blood Bank. It Is a deeply gntttfying feeling to know you faaye 'do^ Souieulihg iui^ «Ui«iday ^iTe a^ Iwi In order to safely profit the health and securityw and flielr dependents, it is imperative that there always, be an ample supply in the Blood Bank. If each member, uiio is able, would donate a pint each year^ there would never be a danger of the supply running critically low. It^s safe, painless and takes about 20 mmutes. The SIU Blood Bank was started in 1959, and since then Seafarers have donated over 10,000 pints of blood. They jeealize that It is one of die best ways to insure tiiat in a time of need either they or their dcpendenfe may draw upon the supply of blood in die Blood Bank. It is a waU of protection for all Seafarers and their families. Ibis protection doea not change. It is available wherever a seaman may he—ashore or at sea—anywhere he and his family may live. But tiib protection must be maintained by thejdonations of ail Seafarers. Today, as always, there is an ever present need for donations. So, whenever yon are at tiie clinic at HeadquarteiK hi New^^^ ¥^ or n&en an SIU hall In any port, find the time to donate a pint of blood. You will be making the best type of '^investment;" one for the. health and welfare of yandyourhrotiiersoftiiesea. . 7. : >3- -1 ! •?• 11 tiMiS f *, ' ' y.4 . I-. M • ..y: ."-ifid:- :3\ m ,r • '• -.7 i< yAu -y^- -:•••• i^.$, -4 , , •W':^}4§:0: Yr;- ^'z • SIU Blood Bank: and their Families �7T353S^3 -i* V''r' SEAFARERS • u LOG OMatal vMiuttaa «f tfe*nAyAMB* limBHATlONAA UMIOH'AtteMta, Bail. lakM ••« laiaiiAWatm OtatrlM- An>CIO At Quarterly Meeting of MTD Deal With Economic and Energy Problems t, The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Executive Board has taken a hard look at this nation's energy and economic programs and come up with a number of resolutions and proposals designed to hefp bring relief to Seafarers and other hard-pressed workers. At its quarterly meeting held in Bal Harbour, Fla. on Feb. 13 and 14, the MTD Executive Board resolved to oppose President Ford's pro­ posed economic and energy programs, pointing out that "the Ford proposals on energy and taxes will actually require sacrifices only from lower and moderate income families. For corporations, particularly the oil companies, it will provide bonanzas of profits. Worse yet, the energy propos­ als will sharply increase joblessness and inflation." A reconmi^datitHi was also passed by die Execotive Board audiorizing fbe president of the MTD to make vdiatever ''deteniilnatioiis'' are necessary toward setting up a special section in the Depart­ ment to deal widi tiie partknlar problons the maritime unions. The section wonld incinde-representatives from longshoremoi, seagoing unions and shipyard woAers. The board meetings were chaired by SIUNA President Paul Hall who serves as president of the department. The MTD is composed of 44 national and international AFL-CIO unions, in­ cluding the SIUNA. The department represents 8-million workers. Realizing that criticism of present policies will not solve the nation's economic and energy prob­ lems, the MTD board resolved to strongly sup­ port the energy and economic proposals of the AFL-CIO General Board, and issued their own proposals for setting up a national policy to deal with America's energy crisis. Energy Program Charging that the lack of a comprehensive na­ tional energy policy has led to "outrageously high oil company profits at the expense of growing unemployment, runaway inflation and huge bal­ ance of payments and trade deficits", the execu­ tive board recommended: • Immediate elimination of the oil depletion allowance and intangible drilling deduction tax breaks given to the oil companies. • Abolishment of the foreign tax credit which permits multinational companies to deduct from 11 t As president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, SIUNA President Paul Hall chairs their Execu­ tive Board meeting held in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. Seated to the left Is Pete MoGavin, MTD exec­ utive secretary-treasurer. U.S. taxes royalty payments disguised as taxes paid to foreign governments. • Break up, through legislation, the strangle­ hold the multinational oil companies hold over every aspect of our nation's energy industry. • Discourage the exportation of America's re­ fining capacity at a time when this country des­ perately needs its own secure source of refined products. • Repeal of the tax advantage which encour­ ages the use of foreign-flag tankers. • Imposition of an excess profit tax that would prevent the oil companies from reaping large profits at the expense of the American consumer. • A review of America's oil industry to deter­ mine whether this industry is not in fact a public utility which should be subject to regulation by the Federal Government. The MTD's energy program was incorporated into the energy policy statement of the AFL-CIO at its mid-winter meeting. (See story on page 3 of this LOG). Decry Veto of Ofllmport Bill The MTD board also decryed President Ford's veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act and issued a resolution charging that President Ford "has disregarded the need for jobs in the American maritime industry. He has disregarded the need for tankers with double bottoms to avoid oil spills. He has paid attention only to the cries of the oil executives." The only real fault of this bill which wquld have aided consumers and the environment was, the department said, that "its Congressional ap­ proval marked the first legislative defeat of the oil companies." The MTD renewed its pledge to immediately h^lin efforts in Congress to pass this legislation again. In a separate resolution, the MTD board pointed out that during 1974 and early 1975 the "volume of cargo available to U.S. ships de­ clined" with many ships laid up and "thousands Continued on back page of supplement v.-i - feij i'-'l 1:/^: Addressing the assembled members of the MTD Executive Board is O. William Moody, MTD administrator. Roman Gralewicz (right). Eastern Area MTD Executive Board member and President of the SlU of Canada, discusses an MTD resolution with Morris Weisberger (left). Western Area MTD Executive Board member and executive vice president of the SIUNA, and Roger Desjardin, secretary-treasurer of the SlU of Canada. Guest speaker Jesse Calhoon, presi­ dent of the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, outlines the indus­ try's need to work for oil legislation. �/ ^ h -l r I, l:r:i hi' It :) •{}\n •^-':• s ••'i .;'' . a • •• rV Executive Board member Anthoriy Sabatlne, vice president of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers, de­ livers a report on the oil Industry. Merle Adium, President of the Inland boatmen's Union of the Pacific, at­ tended the quarterly meeting. •' I" I'i i : MTD President Paul Hall speaks with Ted Gleaspn, president of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, and Max Greenberg, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. George Barbaree (left), secretary-treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, and Eddie Dominick (center), a representative of that union, sit with Thomas Miechur, the president of the United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union. Ir' MTD Executive Board members met in Bal Harbour, Fla. on Feb. 13 and 14 for their quarterly meeting and acted on a number of important issues. Assistant to the International Presi­ dent of the Int'l. Brotherhood of Boil­ ermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Black­ smiths, Forgers and Helpers Page Groton reads a statement on mari­ time policy. 'V Ben Feldman, president of the Inter­ national Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union, and MTD Executive Board member, introduces a resolution condemning the Trade Reform Act of 1974. Highlights of Maritime Trades Department From left to right. General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union of Operating Engineers J. C. Turner, MTD Vice President Jack McDonald and Operating Engineer's Vice President Stephen J. Leslie, an Executive Board member, discuss "The Energy Cartel," a book prepared for the MEBA. I T 0"\\ €'-"i •« Executive Board members Frank Palumbro (left), secretary-treasurer of the International Association of Fire "Fighters, and Dominick'Carnevale (center), , administrative assistant to the president of the United Assn. of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. and i C^ada, join John McNamara, the president of the International Brotherhood i Jfof Firemen and Oilers, at the MTD meeting. Executive Board Member C. L. Dennis, president of the Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes, looks through a number of statements adopted by the Board at their quarterly meeting. Congressman Fred Richmond (DN.Y.) told MTD Executive Board members of the Congress's vigorous action in moving to freeze food stamp prices and oil import taxes. .? • I "'t •/piipfeSr. |>f. v." . "i ' • i Quarterly Meeting in Representing the Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Maritime Council, SlU Port Agent John Fay (left), who serves as the couricil's secretary-treasurer, and Louis Vignola, the Delaware Valley port council's president, listen to an Executive Board resolution. il T;r',5 - -' : Bal Harbour, Fla. Richard Dachbach, the council to the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee, stressed the need for U.S. cargo pref­ erence laws in his speech to MTD members. Lester Null, Sr. (left), president of the International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, and William MacLuskie, vice president of the Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of the United States and Canada, are both Executive Board members of the MTD. iAl Heaps, secretary-treasurer of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Executive Board member listens to a report on the oil companies and the energy cartel. I I '.i. f .'i ' • 0 . 0: ] yfti 111 ra7s7;l i Economist Stanley Ruttenberg reads from "The Energy Cartel, Big Oil vs. The Public ln;lerest", a book he pre­ pared for the MEBA, Executive Board members Vernle Reed (left), 1st vice president of the Labor- ' ers International. Union of North America, and George Knaly, International . Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, hear a SlUNA and MTD President Paul Hall and Ben Puchalski, president of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Maritime Council, get together at the MTD Executive Board meeting7 Special Siipptem^ Executive Board member Leon Schachter, vice president of the AmalPeter Ryka (left), vice president of the American Federation of Grain Millers, gamated Meat Cutters and Butcher and Executive Board member George Oneto, president of the Distillery, Recti- Workmen of North America, introfying. Wine and Allie'd Workers' International Union of America, hear a report duces a resolution to oppose cuts in on formulating a national nutrition policy. the Federal school lunch program. .. -W"'til March, 1975 'r I i .if. r 7' •" "f • f : '•h' r �mrnm nSEAFARERS -.-i^rrSTUMr- Omeial puhUmmtimm •! th* SBAFAIUMIS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• AtUatte, OoU, LakM mmA IiUaaOWaten Dtatrlat* AVL-CIO ' :%:/r SE '•f F'f I- ^ I- ^. t I ''t Continued from front page of supplement of shipyard and shipboard workers laid off from their jobs." President Ford's failure to sign the Oil Bill, which would have required that 30 percent of U.S. oil imports be carried on American-flag tank­ ers, deprived these tankers "of a source of cargo and by the end of January 1975 more than 1.5 million tons of tankers were laid up. Work on ships under construction was interrupted." Thousands of seamen, shipyard workers and workers in support industries joined the growing numbers of unemployed the statement said, as the multinational oil companies, in the absence of a law requiring them to use American ships, con­ tinue to use foreign-flag ships. Merchant Marine Goals In light of these conditions, the board resolved that there must be an updating of the U.S. mer­ chant marine's objectives and it called for: • Development of new sources of cargo, through legislation if necessary, including dry bulk cargoes and liquid bulk cargoes such as chemicals and petroleum. • Enlargement of the role of the U.S. mer­ chant fleet in the operations of the Military Sealift Command. The U.S. Navy, the Board stated, "must employ the U.S. merchant marine for its peacetime requirements" in order to keep it prop­ erly trained and prepared for any emergency. • Creation of a single, independent federal maritime agency to consolidate the activities and services now performed by a variety of agencies. • Continued expansion of America's inland waterways transportation network. • Establishment of U.S.-flag control of marine services to American outer continental shelf de­ velopment and ocean mining activities. • The development, particularly on the North­ east coast, of water transportation as a major mass transit mode. Jones Act Calling for a repeal of the authority to waive the Jones Act by executive decree, the MTD an­ nounced its commitment "to help maintain and strengthen the act." Now that the Jones Act "is being subjected to ever increasing attacks by cer­ tain special interests which choose to ignore the adverse economic and national security conse­ quences of erosion of the safeguards provided by the act," the executive board called for a Con­ gressional survey of oil company plans to meet the shipping requirements of the Alaskan pipe­ line. They charged that oil companies were in­ volved in "merchant marine brinksmanship" in preparing for the shipment of this oil. As part of the department's current legislative campaign, the board has prepared and distributed a report entitled "The Jones Act: Security for the United States and Americans." Navy Vessels A resolution strongly opposing the Navy's bud­ get appropriations of $300-million to build sev­ eral non-combat support and supply vessels was drafted by the MTD's Executive Board at this meeting. Stating their opposition to "the waste of scarce Navy budget funds for support vessels which are readily available in the U.S. private merchant fleet," the board urged that there should be "a greater use of private U.S.-flag vessels for the Navy's sealift and supply missions." This, they said, would allow the Navy to concentrate their budget funds on building warships, build up the U.S. merchant marine while allowing it to gain greater peacetime experience as an auxiliary to the Navy, and be less costly in the long run as the operating costs of private merchant vessels are far below those of Navy ships. Raise Minimnm Wage Congress enacted new amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act last year, and while this was an important step forward for poverty-stricken workers, inflation has already wiped out the gains made in this 1974 legislation. To increase the real income of the poorest workers in our economy and to bring their living standards to even a minimal level of decency, the MTD has resolved to work for legislation which will raise the minimum wage to at least $3 an hour over the next two years. Food and Nutrition Policy Hunger, malnutritibn and skyrocketing food prices are critical problems that need immediate attention and the MTD Executive Board has an­ nounced its support of a program designed to use America's immense ability to produce food to alleviate these problems. Formulated by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union, the program calls for a Congressional review of the nation's frag­ mented nutrition programs and the establishment of a National Food and Nutrition Policy which will encourage the m^mum production of food. This program, the board said, "would foster the establishment of rational food production poli­ cies so as to halt the inflation in food prices, do away with outmoded and contradictory food poli­ cies, protect consumers from unwholesome prod­ ucts, assist farm workers to gain decent wages and working conditions, and help feed the starv­ ing and hungry both in the U.S. and abroad, while assuring the American farmers of an adequate return for their efforts." School Lunch Program Calling it "another example of misplaced budg­ etary priorities," the MTD denounced attempts to increase the cost of lunches provided under the Federal School Lunch Program. Because any increase in the cost of this pro­ gram, which provides millions of children from poverty-level families with a healthy, nutritious and balanced meal each day, would place a furthe burden on those who can least afford to pay, the MTD will oppose any attempt to reduce the program and support Congressional efforts to ex­ tend it to more American children. Apprenticeship and Training The Labor Department's Bureau of Appren­ ticeship and Training, established under the Na­ tional Apprenticeship Act of 1937, has over the years become subordinate to the U.S. Manpower Administration. In this subordinate position, the bureau's effec­ tiveness has become severely restricted as the Manpower Administration's priorities assigned to apprenticeship have declined to an alltime low. Because the vast majority of all registered ap­ prentices in the U.S. belong to MTD affiliates, the executive board has recommended that the bureau be severed from the Manpower Admin­ istration and set up as an independent agency within the U.S. Labor Department so that it may again serve its original purpose of safeguarding the welfare of these apprentices. Trades Reform Act In a resolution to work for the repeal of the Trades Reform Act of 1974, the MTD Board charged that "in the hands of an administration which is willing to sacrifice American jobs on the altar of free trade, this new legislation can serve as the final nail in the cofl&n for workers in laborintensive industries who cannot compete with the abysmally low conditions" and wages endured by many foreign work forces. This bill, also condenmed by the AFL-CJO at its 10th Constitutional Convention, does nothing to stem the export of American technology and capital to areas of the world where multinational corporations can maximize profits and minimize costs at the expense of workers in this country, while sanctioning the lucrative tax loopholes that make these exported factories so profitable. Memorials Acknowledging their dynamic and respected leadership in the labor movement, their valued and active membership on the MTD Executive Board, and their strong and progressive partici­ pation in the trade union movement, the Mari­ time Trades Department expressed its profound grief and deep sorrow at the deaths of William E. Fredenberger, president of the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers; Joseph Beime, president of the Communications Work­ ers of America and Louis Isaacson, president of the International Uqion of Dolls, Toys, Play­ things, Novelties and Allied Products of the United States and Canada. '" EXECtmVE ^ BOARD 'FHHKMIIY 18-14. tan - -BAL HARBOUR, •-"/•.vr-. • 1.4 if Mi'Si B- K • A" A : Seated, left to right, are MTD Vice President Jack McDonald. Executive Secretary- Treasurer Pete McGavin, MTD President Paul Hall, MTD Administrator O. Wiiliam Moody, and John Yarmola, a representative oftheSIUNA. - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARITIME LEADERS MEET WITH PRESIDENT FORD JONES ACT WAIVER DENIED UNITY TO ENACT LABOR'S PROGRAMS AFL-CIO: 'EMERGENCY' PLANS FOR JOBLESS SPECIAL ELECTIONS SET FOR APR. 10 ON CREWS CONFAB AT PINEY POINT UIW BROTHERS LAYOFF AT SEATRAIN YARD CONTINUES TENSION MOUNTS IN ECUADOR ON SEIZURE OF TUNA BOATS FOUR SUBCOMMITTEES SET UP ON MARITIME ISSUES DUNLOP NAMED AS SEC. OF LABOR SEATRAIN WASHINGTON PAYS OFF; LAYS UP IN NY GOLDEN MONARCH LAUNCHED ON WEST COAST HOW THE U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WORKS FOR YOU, THE SEAFARER REHABILITATION CENTER OPENS FOR SEAFARERS AT PINEY POINT SEAFARER JOHN BARBER GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA MARAD PROPOSES PLAN FOR CHEMICAL CARRIERS 20TH CLASS GRADUATES SIX NEW 'A' BOOK MEMBERS BROTHER TELLS ABOUT THE SEA, PUTS IT DOWN IN VERSE ORPHANS, SEATRAIN CREWS ENJOY A 'FAMILY DINNER' ACTION NOW FOR HEALTHY MERCHANT MARINE FOREIGN MARITIME SUBSIDY STUDY FINDS $2-BILLION GIVEN 7 NATIONS REPORT DISCUSSES HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL USE NY MEETING: SEAFARERS LISTEN TO BOSUNS SENIORITY GRADUATES AND ELECT COMMITTEES LUNDEBERG GRADUATES ABS LIBERTY SHIP MODELS ARE NOW UP FOR SALE BEFORE LAYUP, THE SS THOMAS LYNCH PAY SOFF IN PHILLY DESCRIPTIONS AND DATES OF HLS UPGRADING COURSES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS DEAL WITH ECONOMIC AND ENERGY PROBLEMS HIGHLIGHTS OF MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1975 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. XXXVII, No. 3 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log