http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/458816b5ba53e3e77c0e201ff9349dc3.PDF 76d617c233aa5af46c9e41fd01951b4a PDF Text Text 'X-^: •""'"-!• :r^. -A'-^ 'v^- '•-• '-'r^ - •-'. r-:--' •" •\", -f"'' , 66 Delegates Attend Crew Conference A •'i «IS.< • •• -A! # -1 T mi .: I .5 - ,• OM I I /\ ! i, f1 '•. •« -"S •-© <.v:> . . " -<->5- i rnvmi^ • • :?:l •' , >;• s-irv*-.;i : Sixty-six delegates from deep sea ports around the country were elected tliis month to attend the SIU crew conference at the Lundeberg School. In New Yoric, some of that port's delegates (bottom photo) get ready to leave on a special bus from Headquarters. Clockwise from top left are delegates from the ports of: Houston; Philadelphia; ^n Francisco, and New Orleans. For names of deflates from all ports, see story on Page 3. • r- , " . .'Z'••.--L . '- i"; •<;I -A ).v.ri �r jc.- ''-••/t,; -r.:- MTD Affirms Strong Oil Bill Sui^porf U •vl! The AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades men's Association, and Jesse Calhoon, one of the worst economic crises in its men into the ranks of the unemployed; Department has again affirmed its president of the Marine Engineers Ben­ history. The U.S. maritime industry is • The laid-up tanker tonnage repre­ strong support for U.S. cargo prefer­ eficial Association were among those likewise beset by serious econotaic diffi­ sents one-third of the entire non-oil ence legislation which, the department who also spoke at the luncheon, at­ culties that pose a serious threat to the company or independently-owned U.S.says, would give a much needed boost tended by over 380 representatives of very survival of America's merchant flag tanker fleet. If immediate action is to the sagging American maritime in­ labor. marine. While the entire industry is ex­ not taken, this total may reach 40 per­ dustry. The maritime statement issued by the periencing problems, the tanker seg­ cent of the independent fleet in a mat­ At a Washington luncheon entitled MTD dealt specifically with the de­ ment of the U.S. merchant marine has ter of wfeeks; "The Economic Crisis and Its Impact pressed state of the tanker market, and been hit the hardest. • The lack of employment for exist­ . on Maritime Workers" held earlier proposed steps that should be taken to ing U.S.-flag vessels has resulted in mas­ • Presently 1.3 million tons of U.S.this month, the MTD issued a state­ alleviate the problem. It read in part; flag tankers are without work, forcing sive cutbacks in shipbuilding orders and ment calling upon the Ford Adminis­ •"The United States is in the midst of more than one thousand merchant sea­ Continued on Page 21 tration and the Congress "to recognize the unique plight of America's maritime industry and to act to strengthen this in­ dustry which is a vitally important eco­ nomic and national security resoiirce." Principal speaker at the affair was AFL-CIO President George Meany, who in a major address, called for a reshaping of U.S. foreign policy to halt a retreat to isolationism and bring forth a re-newed national commitment to human freedom. Meany, in a speech broadcast live by public raffio, called for an end to one­ sided detente with the Communist pow­ ers and Congress's pursuit of the "im­ possible dream" of isolationism, which he said has turned U.S. foreign policy into a "shambles." SIU and MTD President Paul Hall, AFL-CIO President George Meany addresses labor representatives at a Maritime Trades Department luncheon earlier Page Groton, assistant to the president this month. Seated behind Meany at the dais are (left to right): Page Groton, assistant to the president of the International of the International Brotherhood of Brotherhood of Boilermakers; Peter McGavin, executive secretary-treasurer of the MTD; Paul Hall, president of the Boilermakers, Thomas Gleason, presi­ SIU and MTD; Jesse Calhoon, president of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and Thomas Gleason, president dent of the International Longshore­ of the International Longshoremen's Association. mk the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: •••.J.;'i-/' U: v./ • ''f '• .'K .. ' ' — PaMijBaa P/ney Point Conference Rises to the Challenge '• X.. • In the early days of the Union we fought for arid won our rights as workers and our ri^ts as human beings. We won better wages, working con­ ditions and job security. We won pensions, vacations and welfare benefits for ourselves and our families. And as a result, we built a strong Union that has successfully responded to the needs of Seafarers throughout the years. Yet, at the same time as we were struggling for our basic rights as seamen, profit-motivated business deals coupled with a conspicuous lack of decisive government action began to erode the strength of the U.S. maritime industry. Steadily, scores of American-flag ships were transferred from U.S. to foreign-flag registry and re-crewed by low-paid, and in many cases, im­ properly trained foreign seamen. By 1969, this steady erosion had gone so far that the U.S., once the foremost maritime power in the world, had dropped to a disgraceful seventh place. Consequently, Seafarers and thousands of other American maritime workers suffered from the result­ ing squeeze on job opportunities. At this juncture, the SIU, in the same spirit as the early days, again rose to meet this new challenge head on through aggressive political programs, strongly backed by the voluntary contributions of hundreds of Seafarers to the Union's political Fund—SPAD. We successfully spearheaded passage of the Merchant Marine Act of .1970 which immediately injected new life into the UtS. shipbuilding in­ dustry; and after only a few years on the books, the Act began providing Seafarers with job opportunities aboard the new ships built under the program. The 1970 Act will continue to pay off for Seafarers in this way for years to come. More recently, we successfully coordinated American labor's all-out campaign for passage in the House and Senate of the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act which required that by 1977, 30 percent of all our nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag tankers. The subsequent pres­ idential pocket-veto of the bill, although unfortunate, in no form takes away from the magnitude of our political victory over the multinational oil companies which command the largest and richest lobby in Wash­ ington, D.C. We have won some great victories—significant victories which have succeeded both in halting the decline of the U.S. maritime industry, and in putting it back on a true course to recovery. Still, these victories are only a beginning. And today, we in the SIU have reached an important crossroad both in our history as a Union and in our history as an integral part of the American maritime industry. We as Seafarers work in an industry that has fallen and is now rebuild­ ing—an industry that is going through a period of revolutionary change in regard to technology—and an industry that has the potential to once again regain its former dominant role in global maritime capabilities. Yet, this can only happen if the Seafarer, as he has always done in the past, continues to rise to meet the many challenges and problems of today and the future. Presently at the special Seaforers Conference at the Lundeheig School, there are 66 rank-and-file SIU members, representative of our entire membership, woiidng side-by-side with SIU officials in a genuine atmos­ phere of cooperation to map out a recommended plan of action for meet­ ing these needs. These men are taking a hard look at the evolution of our. industry; where it stands today; and the direction it must move in the future to best suit our needs as professional Seafarers. They are studying our upcoming contract and will be recommending changes that may be needed in it to better provide job and financial security for the Seafarer and his family. - And they are studying our political and educational programs, our shipping rules, and Constitution, our pension, welfare and vacation plans. In all of these areas, as well, the elected delegates to the conference will be making recommendations for possible changes. And, in all their ac­ tions they will be taking into consideration the true feelings and views of the "SIU membership, conveyed to them through personal contact with fellow Seafarers aboard ship and in Union halls, and through the written suggestions of our members in the pre-conference questionnaires sent to every member's home. Most importantly though, these Seafarers will he making recommen­ dations for membership action that will benefit the greatest number of Seafarers in the largest number of ways for the longest period of years. This conference, a gathering of Seafarers working together, is a sig­ nificant beginning in the all-out cooperative effort that we in the SIU must make if we are to achieve our goals of a continually better way of life for Seafarers and a better industry in which to work. This conference will prove to be the most important such meeting the SIU has ever conducted. . Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 4. April 1975. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Discuss Contract, Constitution, Plans 66 Elected Delegates Meeting at Conference Sixty-six delegates chosen from the membership are now meeting at a Crews Conference in Piney Point, Md. to discuss the SIU contract which is due for renewal in June, as well as wel­ fare, pension, vacation, hiring, training the SIU Constitution, and political and legislative activities. The conference, which began on Apr. 14, will continue until Apr. 26. Twenty-two-Seafarers from each de­ partment were elected to represent the" membership at special meetings held in each A&G deep sea port on Apr. 10-11. Based on shipping, registration and the past year's activities, the distribu­ tion of representatives from each port was designated as follows; New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Baltimore, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jacksonville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Philadelphia, 3; San Juan, 3; Seattle, 3; Tampa, 3; Wilmington, 3 and Piney Point, 3. However, the ports of Detroit, Tampa and San Juan where unable to The following letter opposing the 'apprentice mate' proposal was sent by SWNA President Paul Hall to the Executive Secretary of the Marine Safety Coun­ cil of the U.S. Coast Guard. Sfke SPecx^a/tetA OF NORTH AMERICA PAUL HALL Prftideni O. W. MOOOY. JR. iVashingion Kfprcsitnatixe • AFL-CIO «I5 I6tli SlrcL-t, N. W., Suite 510. Washinijlon D. C. 20006 (202) 347-3504 April 1, 1975 Executive Secretary (G-CMC/82) Marine Safety Council United States Coast Guard Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 8234 Washington, D.C. 20591 Dear Sir: The Seafarers International Union of North America is opposed to the adoption of the U.S. Coast Guard's proposed rule-making that would create the entry rating of "apprentice mate." It would appear the U.S. Coast Guard, in proposing this rule, has not fully considered the various adverse consequences this proposal would have upon all segments of the U.S. merchant marine. We therefore urge the Coast Guard to disapprove any program designed to train "apprentice mates." In a situation analogous to the apprentice mate program, the Courts have ruled in the past that consideration must be given, in the imposition of new manning regulations, to its impact on labor relations in the maritime industry. The Courts prohibited the use of apprentice engineers because it interfered with existing col­ lective bargaining arrangements. The SIU feels that the same Court restrictions would apply to the new rating of apprentice mate. The dangers of inter-union disagreements resulting from these rules are heightened by the fact that this proposal may have the effect of shifting advance­ ment opportunities from one class of maritime workers to another. The opportunity of unlicensed seamen from the focsle to advance to the licensed ranks would be throttled by the influx of apprentice mates created by these proposed rules. Thus, a traditional avenue of advancement for unlicensed seamen would be closed. The Seafarers Union is also concerned that the Coast Guard, in developing these rules, is seeking to cater to the demands of one management group, the multi­ national oil companies. In the process, the Coast Guard has created rules, which if implemented, may allow these companies to further undermine the remainder of the U.S. fleet. Any regulations promulgated by the Coast Guard should be for the benefit of the entire maritime industry and should not be designed to aid narrow interests, such as the proposed "apprentice mate" regulations would do. The SIU also strongly opposes all regulations which allow U.S. maritime officers to be trained on foreign vessels that may not meet U.S. safety and operating stand­ ards. This problem arises because nothing in the proposed rules would prevent the proposed "apprentice mates'' from gaining their working experience aboard foreignflag vessels, including low-standard flag of convenience -vessels. On these foreign vessels, the operating procedures and safety requirements are sometimes inferior to those of American ships where American seamen learn and practice their seagoing and ship handling skills under U.S. Coast Guard supervision and inspection. Training allowed aboard foreign vessels before eventual licensing as an American merchant marine officer would clearly not be comparable to that aboard an American-flag ship. The management groups supporting this proposal have based their request on what they assert is a shortfall in the number of available licensed U.S. deck per­ sonnel. Yet these companies have made no effort to maximize the use of existing trained personnel, either from established U.S. maritime academies or unlicensed seamen who have worked up through the ranks. Such unlicensed seamen have already exhibited their willingness to make the sea their career. No new officer training courses are needed or should be approved until present sources of qualified officers are proven insufficient. In summary, the primary effect of the Coast Guard approving this program would be to create the potential for serious inter-union jurisdictional problems, additional court cases, and legal and administrative disputes in the U.S. merchant marine. It would allow the certification of deck officers after training that may not have l?een as rigorous or on the same level as training by officers in other U.S. maritime schools. And, most importantly, it would deny the unlicensed seamen represented by the SIU who have gained practical knowledge of seamanship aboard U.S.-flag ships the opportunity to fill officer slots aboard U.S.-flag ships. This apprentice mate program should not be approved by the Coast Guard. Sincerely, PAUL HALL President' meet their full quota and, according to arrangements made prior to the elec­ tions, a special meeting was held in Headquarters on Apr. 11 to fill these quotas. Headquarters received authorization to make all the necessary arrangements for the conference through a proposal which was ratified at each port's Janu­ ary membership meeting. The proposal read in part: "It is hereby recommended that the member­ ship give autliorization to Headquarters to make the necessary arrangements for the conference and to establish all rules for selection of participants in the con­ ference." Members wishing to serve as dele­ gates to the conference had to be full book members with 'A' Seniority in good standing, have 24 months seatime with SlU-contracted operators in rat­ ings above entry (seatime was consid­ ered as any-time for which contribu­ tions had been made toward pension and welfare eligibility), and have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. 1, 1975. A letter giving full details of the con­ ference was sent to all Seafarers earlier this year. Questionnaires were also sent out to all Seafarers asking for their com­ ments and suggestions on tlie Constitu­ tion, welfare, pension and vacation plans, contract, and other topics impor­ tant to all SIU members. The comments and suggestions re­ ceived from members who are unable to attend the conference are being • • .31 Continued on Page 21 Hall Voices Opposition to Apprentice Mate Rating The U.S. Coast Guard, at the urging of some of the multinational oil com­ panies, is considering approving a pro­ posal for creating the entry rating of "apprentice mate". The proposal would establish a three-year program to train the men, one year less than all the present programs at various maritime academies. SIU President Paul Hall, In a letter to the Coast Guard, has stated the SIU's total opposition to the plan, which would in effect give the manage­ ment groups proposing it a chance to "hand-pi^^ men to serve as mates en their veftseb. In urgffig the Coast Guard not to adopt the plan. President Hall's letter points out many areas in the proposal which could have serious adverse ef­ fects on the entire U.S. merchant ma­ rine. "The dangers of inter-union dis­ agreements resulting from these rules are heightened by the fact that this pro­ posal may have the effect of shifting advancement opportunities from one class of maritime workers to another." President Hall wrote. "The opportunity of unlicensed seamen from the fdcsle to advance to the licensed ranks would be throttled by the influx of apprentice mates created by these proposed rules. Thus, a traditional avenue of advance­ ment for unlicensed seamen would be closed." The three-year program calls for two years of study at a vocational facility in Maine, and then one year's work ex­ perience at sea. Aside from the fact that this reduces the present training of mates by one year, there is also another weakness in the proposal. There is no stipulation that the one year at sea must be spent on a U.S.-flag vessel, leaving open the possibility that the men may be trained on foreign or flag-of-convenience vessels which have much lower safety and operating standards. One argument used by management groups to justify implementation of this apprentice mate program is their claim that there is a shortage of avail­ able licensed U.S. deck personnel. Continued on Page 7 I'll ti >!!l r'i j 4 INDEX Legislative News Third flag carrier bill Washington Activities column Page 8 Page 9 Union News Crew conference gets underway Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes column ...Pages Membership meeting in port of Houston .. .Pages 16-17 General News Official attends IMCO meeting .... Page 8 ILG reports on flags of convenience Page 7 Senator Jackson renews oil imports bill support. .Page 5 MID holds meeting on economic crisis Page 2 SIU opposition to apprentice mate proposal Page 3 IBU of Pacific holds convention Page 7 MARAD-Navy liaison office may close Page 4 National Maritime Council Back Page Shipping Dispatchers' ReportsPage 26 Alex Stephens Page 13 Ships' Committees Page 6 Montpelier Victory ..Pages 16-17 Ships' Digests Page 12 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Why I came to Piney Point Page 15 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ..Pages30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Final Departures Pages 28-29 New SIU pensioners Page 23 Special Feature Mystic Seaport Pages 24-25 iV 1/ : II j •• 1; - I ;( f-.' Pages il' �1 SIU Representatiye Services the TT Brooklyn in Brixham, England i Looking out (left) from the deck of the TT Brooklyn (Westchester Marine) is the harbor scene of Brixham, England seen from the camera of SI.U Representative George McCartney who, while servicing the ship, reported that the supertanker was "a clean ship with only minor beefs." The seaport of Brixham in Devon is a small fishing village (8,761 pop.) and pilot station for big tahkers going up the English Channel. Brixham, on deepwater Tbr(quay) Bay, is where VLCCs and ULCCs can swallow the anchor while awaiting orders for a discharge berth. On (right) are (I. to r.) the Brooklyn's ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Gaetano "Tony" Mattioli; Chief Steward Conrad Gauthier, secretary-reporter; OMED Dominick Orisini, engine delegate; OMED Jon Gaskins; OMED Imro Solomons; AB J. R. Wilson, deck delegate, and Chief Cook Alonzo Bryant, steward delegate. Hall Opposes Closing Of Navy-Commerce Office In a letter to Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, SIU President Paul Hall has accused the Defense Depart­ ment of dealing a "death blow" to ef­ forts to build a better working relation­ ship between the Navy and the U.S. merchant marine by closing the Navy's liaison office in the Commerce Depart­ ment. Calling the closing of this office "a clear repudiation of the agreement of September 1970 between the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Com­ merce to establish a liaison office for the purpose of maximizing the merchant marine's contribution to the' national defense," President Hall said in his letter that this act would be "a death blow to tne hopes of all concerned for a means of fostering greater cooper­ ation and a better working relationship between the Navy and the U.S. mer­ chant marine." The Navy would close its office in the Commerce Department by retiring the liaison officer, Rear Admiral George H. Miller. In the past, this liaison office has attempted to persuade the Navy to work towards a greater peacetime role for the merchant marine as an arm of the Navy and to generate merchant marine support for congressional ap­ proval of important Naval defense programs. "While the activities of the office in question may not always satisfy all of the parties involved," President Hall George Walton wrote, "it nevertheless serves as an im­ portant link between the Defense estab­ lishment and the merchant marine in developing mutual confidence. It also is a continuing physical symbol of the desire of all concerned to work cooper­ atively on matters of mutual interest." Urging Defense Secretary Schle­ singer to reconsider the closing of this office. President Hail concluded, "We who welcomed the establishment of this office, and who regarded it as the only continuing mechanism for the exchange of views and information, must, regard the proposed closure as a serious step backwards." ,o5^ S75 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 120' Dots. Contrlbutor'i N«me . im Addreti. S.S. No.. t 'U - A fi .Zip Cod* teparato Mtroiilid fund. It* proceeds ere used to furttir objects and purposes SPAD Is the political, Including, but not limited to furthRrIng thu —. social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen,. the preservation and funhering of Uie American Merchant Marine with Improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement pf trade union concepU. In, connetjllon with such objects, SPAD irts am and contrlbirtes to politlclaL candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No supports l#lmlnatlon, financial repi reprisal,.or contribution may be sollcHed or rei Ived because of force. Job dliUlflmlnatlon, of membership In the Ualon (SlUNA AGLIWO)_^ AGLIWO) or or of employthreat of such conduct, or as a cm of the above Improper _ luct. notify the Seafarers Union ment. II a contribution Is made 1 (ributlon for Investigation and or SPAD at the above address, cer t vrlthin thirty days pf the appropriate action and refund. If jiuntary. Support SPAO to proti ( and further your economic. political and social Interests, Amerli trade union concepts and Seafarer (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer Is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, (I.S. GovermtieMt Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $20' signature of Solicitor 1975 Port SPAD for Job Security Before sailing to the Middle East ana India recently, the Ship's Committee of the 04 SS George Walton (Waterman) headed by Recertified Bosun George Annis (2nd right), ship's chairman, line up on deck before payoff in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward John Ratliff, secretary-reporter; AB Lawrence Kunc, deck delegate; Chief Electrician Ross Lyie, educational director; Annis, and Rudolph Cefaratti, engine delegate. The new system of coinputei> ized monitoring of shipping in all SIU halls has shown ^t a nnniiber of members are abasing the hiring hhV^teiu tb»n one port at|h^^^ Dual registration Is In direct violation of SIU shipping rules which state "^lo seamaa shall be registered at more than one port the same Any Seafarer who wishes to| change his port of should torn in his old card at either his first por tratuniy or at his new port, registering at fimt n^ p^ < In the future^ when die records show a man is in two ports, his oldest card wilt foe autematicaUy ihvs^| Seafarers Log Page 4 ' .IslSiM/.- On board the Montpelier Victory at a payoff last month in Lake Charles, La^, Brother Peter Nortava holds up his SPAD receipt after making a $20 voluntary donation. Seafarer Nortava, who upgraded to OMED at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., realizes that SPAD spells job security for him and his Union Brothers. ' J , .'"•i • •. • �m. ii>-wJ.»l.<;i'-.«iii4.i*^7»/i-i:<j.f''ii..i-c.;.;.:.t:.L'j.. -L.l^ .-t.jisi..V. Sen. Henry Jackson (D.-Wash.) speaks to guests at the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association's 100th anniversary banquet held in Washington, D.C. recently. Sen. Jackson spoke of re-newed efforts to pass an oil cargo preference bill and to override a presidential veto. At MEBA's 100th Birthday Banquet Among those present at NationSMEBA Centennial Banquet were (left to n^t) SlU President Paul Hall, Secretary of Labor John Dunlop and Federal Maritime Commission Chairwoman Helen D. Bentley. Sen. Jackson Vows fo Pass Oil Imports Bill At a banquet last month in Washing­ ton, D.C., celebrating the 100th anni­ versary of the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Assn.'s founding, guest speaker Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Wash.J condemned President Ford's veto of the Oil Imports Bill and vowed "I will help pass this bill and I will help override any veto of it." Questioning if "the Ford-Rockefeller team really understands what their eco­ nomic policy is doing to the workingman," Sen. Jackson pointed out that the vetoed Oil Bill "would have pro­ vided jobs for an average of 22,500 per­ sons a year" while President Ford's increased oil import taxes "could cost 400,000 jobs." Stating that the millions of unem­ ployed Americans are not going "to accept the fact they may not be able to earn - a living wage," Sen. Jackson added: "all the vetoes in the world are not going to make the Congress accept that. The senator then stressed the coun­ try's need "to show the people of this nation that their government is work­ ing." "To do that," he said "we are going to have to get the economy working and get millions of unemployed working." Jackson also advanced a recommen­ dation for making the oil industry more responsive to the public will and public needs, while at the same time, providing much needed jobs. An Energy Policy "We need," he emphasized "an energy policy that will mobilize, on an urgent basis, the materials, manpower and financial resources needed for a massive effort to explore and develop the nation's domestic energy potential. I have introduced legislation to create a national energy production board Vietnam continues to deteriorate! ^ (I Maritime the hearts and minds of the Aiiierf . ment luncheon in Washington, ican people are reaching out to thd' D.C. earlier this month, the fol­ Vidtnain lowing resolution was adopted supporting the current United • innqceiit victims of the holocaust| Our own country, largely upon it$_ 'Imitates efforts to rescue victims of . own initiative, has set in motion Vietnam war.' massive humanitarian effort, 'oday, as the situation in South aimed chiefly at rescuing as many Vietnamese children «as possM^ from the dangers and hardships of SlU Official Serves war. OnWage Committee seagoing AFL-CIO are ready to assist ir SIU Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney was one of three ; this humane effort. As we havq on numerous occasions labor representatives who served on the Virgin Islands Minimum Wage In­ _ast, the American shippi dustry Committee last month. The com­ r unions and maritime workers mittee, which reviewed minimum wage ^ pledge our full efforts to the suc­ rates for all industries in the Virgin cessful completion of the VietIslands, met for two weeks in March I namese sea-lift and evacuat KSti. the islands of St. Thomas and St. The desperate plight of,these innoCroix. Along with Rep. Mooney the two I cent victims of war cries out for' help. other representatives from labor were Ben Feldman, president, International : Therefore, be it resolved: , That the American workers emLeather Goods, Plastic and Novelty ' ployed on United States-flag ves-; Workers, and Amos Peters, general vice president, SIU of Puerto Rico. • sels and affiliated with AFL-CIO^ The appointments were made by the •* maritime unions pledge 100 per-' then Secretary of Labor, Peter I? cent support for, and willingness^^ Brennan. The committee was also ; to participate in, the humanitarians composed of three representatives ' effort to rescue the victims of the| from the public sector and three from ietnarn War industry. with precisely this mission." Referring to the 1875 founding fa­ thers of the National MEBA, Sen. Jack­ son closed his speech saying "One hundred years ago 10 reasonable men met in Cleveland and formed a union to protect the rights, safety and future of the marine engineers. It's about time that reasonable men get together in Washington and do the same thing for all the American people." SIU President Attends SIU President Paul Hall also at­ tended the MEBA's centennial cele­ bration, and accepted an award for AFL-CIO President George Meany in recognition of his contribution to mari­ time labor. In addition, the MEBA awarded Sens. Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Henry Jackson, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), and Malcom Mc­ Lean, founder of Sea-Land Services with special plaques honoring their contributions to the maritime industry. Certificates were also presented to Helen D. Bentley, chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Robert J. Blackwell, U.S. assistant sec­ retary of commerce for maritime af­ fairs for their work in the maritime field. Marines Guard Transcolorado Off Vietnam .4 'i rI v| A U.S. Marine boards the SlU-contracted 04 the SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) off Phan Rang, South Vietnam on Apr. 9. In the background are other Leathernecks In a landing barge awaiting their turn to come aboard. On Apr. 1 President Ford sent 700 Marines to guard the crews of four American merchant rescue ships seallfting thousands of S. VIetrtam refugees In a Dunkirk-like evacuation off Cam Ranh Bay to safety In Saigon. One crew had to barricade themselves In their rooms from deserting marauding S. Viet .marines who were killing and robbing the helpless refugees. On Apr. 4 about 8,000 refugees seized control of a MSG cargo ship sailing from Cam Ranh Bay forcing the captain to change course to Vung Tau In the Mekong Delta. The above photo appeared on Page 1 in the N.Y. Times on Apr. 10. Page 5 ApriU975 • Ll"'. ''S �The Committee Page Cities Service Baltimore At a payoff Mar. 21 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y., the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS C/t/es Service Baltimore are (I. to r.): Oiler John Kulas, engine delegate: BR Israel Alvarez, steward delegate; Chief Pumpman Stanley Zielewski, educational director; AB Kermit Green, ship's chairman, and Richard Hutchinson, secretary-reporter. SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski is seated far right. The vessel is on a coastwise run. Pennmor Committee Recertified Bosun William D. "Rocky" Morris (rear 2nd right) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Pennmar (Calmar Line) leads the vessel's committee at a payoff in Baltimore of (seated I. to r.): Cook and Baker Harold Augins, actin'g steward delegate and AB William F. Isbell, deck delegate. Rear from left are: Deck Engineer Frank Holland, educational director; Oiler Antoine Gurney, engine delegate; Chairman Morris, and Chief Steward Barney J. McNally, secretary-reporter. The ship went into layup. Overseas Alaska Pittsburgh Committee Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly, ship's chairman (far right) heads the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Pittsburgh at a payoff Mar. 6 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left to right are: Third Cook Albert Nash, steward dele­ gate; Chief Electrician Eric Frederickson, engine delegate; Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretary-reporter; Chief Electrician George M. E. Ratliff, Jr., educational director, and AB John Nelson, deck delegate. The ship is on the Mediterranean run. Seatrain Florida At a payoff in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month is the Ship's Committee of the SS Seatrain Florida. From left are: Engine Delegate L. Crambol; Dayman David Horton, acting bosun and ship's chairman; crewmember Russell Cheeley; Chief Steward Robert Ferrandiz, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Harold Pinson. The ship, which went into layup, is now under the Military Sealift Command. Columbia Committee <; • ' ••'7 J- ' • "i With a laid-up whaling fleet which had been under U.N. charter to Australia in the background of Yokosuka, Japan, the Ship's Committee of the tanker the SS Overseas Alaska (Maritime Overseas) is, from left: Baker John Hoggie, stev/ard delegate; Deck Maintenance William Davis, deck delegate; Chief Steward Roque Macaraeg, secretary-reporter; Bosun Melville McKlnney, ship's chairman, and crew member Pantryman Angelo Angelidis. Page 6 ' , f ' 'i •' - ' •" ' V Taking the sun on deck in the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia on Jan. 2 is the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Columbia (Ogden Marine). From left are: Chief Pumpman D. Norris, educational director; Cook B. Meehan, stew­ ard delegate; Chief Steward M. Oeloatch, secretary-reporter; Bosun M. Welch, ship's chairman; FOWT O. Oscar, engine delegate and (front) AB W. Mortier, deck delegate. At (back right) is a member of the steward department. The ship is on the run to the Far East from the port of New; Orleans. Seafarers Log �Telh 4th AnfiudI 1BU of Pacific Convention Delegates vSi,' J ,4r Oi Hall Says Jones Act Vital to Towboot Industry SIU President Paul Hall, speaking to the interest of your survival." delegates at the Fourth Annual IBU of IBU of the Pacific President Merle the Pacific Convention in Seattle, Wash, Adlum, also an SIUNA vice president, last month, called on all members to served as chairman of the convention. continue to strengthen their efforts to International President Hall praised defeat those who are seeking to destroy Adlum for representing both the IBU the Jones Act. and the SIUNA in the past year, and President Hall told the delegates, designated him coordinator of all affili­ who represent the six districts of the ates' efforts pn the Jones Act issue in SIUNA-afiiliated Inland Boatmen's the Seattle area. Hall announced that Union- of the Pacific—Southern Cali­ Adlum would head a regional office fornia, Puget Sound, Alaska, Hawaii, being set up in Seattle to handle any San Francisco and Columbia River Reattacks on this important Act. * gions — that the preservation of the President Hall also noted the impor­ Jones Act is vital to the survival of the tance of making voluntary political West Coast towboat industry. contributions in order to support can­ Citing the constant efforts of the didates and incumbents friendly to mar­ giant oil companies to breach the itime labor and its goals. Jones Act—which forbids foreignIn conjunction with political activity, flag ves.sels from transporting delegates to the three-day gathering cargo between U.S. ports—Presi­ voted a motion to authorize the IBU's dent Hall said, 'to put up a suc­ Executive Council to devise a political cessful effort to oppose these ene­ action committee funded by member's mies, yod must work together and voluntary donations. It will be known disregard personal difference in as the Maritime Aid Donation (MAD). A number of questions have receives it unless he elects othef4 Ibeen raised by ftiepibers recently Wise. 1concerning the new U.S. pension Upon a memberVdeadi the siiif I law and the section concerning viving spouse will receive at least jsurvivor benefits. While it is imhalf of the member's pension, iportant to remember that many which was reduced at the time he areas have yet to be clarified, and elected to take the surviVor bene­ the new rules will not apply until fit. Those who have already gone 11976, it might be useful to briefly out on pension when the new rules iexplain two provisions concerning are implemented will not be af­ |survivor benefits. • . • When a member retires at the ^ fected. ' iprrhal retirement age of 65 he if f iutqmatically given a joint and f survivor annuity benefit unless be| sleets otherwise. • , ^ If a member retires at thd j trly retirement age of 55 he has| Inquiries have been made re mtU the age of 65 to decide | cently by a number of Seafarers v|(i^hier he wishes td take the surconcerning hospital care in a nonS'iyor'annuity benefit. Upon reach­ USPHS faciUty. If a Seafarer is ing the age of 65 he automatical^ too ill or badly injured to travel to a Public Health Service facility, he or someone acting in his behalf must request authorization for the emergency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer in Charge of flie nearest USPHS hospital, [Continued from Page 3 outpatient clinic or contracted However, these same groups have physician. This request may he failed to use existing trained personnel, made by telephone or telegraph. either from maritime academies or When the Medical Officer in from unlicensed seamen who have Charge is satisfied that the seaman come up from the ranks. is eligible and his condition is a in the past U.S. courts have ruled true emergency, he will grant au­ that in the imposition of new manning thority for the requested care and regulations consideration must be given to their impact out labor relations in the the USPHS will assume i^onsimaritime industry. Several years ago hility fo^ aU hills. the courts prohibited the use of appren­ Unless this request for author­ tice engineers because it interfer^ with ization is made within 48 hours of existing collective bargaining arrange­ seeking treatment, flie USPHS ments. Since the present situation is may refuse to pay for any of the similar, it is likely that the courts would medical services rendered. rule the same in regard to the appren­ Seaforers should also note that tice mate program. the SIU welfare plan does not In seeking opinions from various cover medical expenses incurred segments of the industry, the {Coast by members eligible for USPHS Guard has found that the SIU is not the only organization opposed to this care. If the^USPHS refuses to pay plan. Kings Point and other maritime for emergency care given at nonacademies have gone on record as being USPHS fecilities because a Sea­ opposed to the proposal. And, some farer failed to notify the facility, insturance companies are against it be­ then the Seaforer will he respon­ cause it would further lower training sible for all bills for the care. standards and possibly increase the probability of accidents-at-sea. Emergency Hospital Care Apprentice MateRafing April, 1975 SIUNA President Paul Hall (left) meets with IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adlum (right) and Seattle Mayor Wesley Uhlman at the IBU of the Pacific's Fourth Annual Convention held in Seattle last month. Flag of Convenience Ship Survey Proposed by ILO The 125-nation International Labor While stressing that the majority of Organization (ILO) has proposed a ships registered in these countries are world survey in an effort to obtain more well-equipped and safe, ILO experts information about substandard safety, point out that the percentage of tonnage living and employment conditions lost each year by these flag-of-conveaboard ships flying "flags of conve­ nience fleets has exceeded the world nience." fleet average by as much as 1.37 per Acknowledging that the question of cent. flags of convenience is "perhaps the , most explosive issue the shipping indus.By conducting the proposed survey, try is confronting today," the ILO is the ILO hopes to discover if there is a concerned about ithe possible risks to direct link between substandard ships seamen working on substandard vessels, and flags of convenience. The survey the threat these vessels pose to the safe would be carried out by inspectors navigation of all ships, and the use of boarding ships with questionnaires that flags of convenience to keep wages be­ deal with safety, living and employment low international minimum standards. conditions of crews, and the compe­ Liberia, where 17 percent of world tency of officers. tonnage is now registered, Panama, Cy­ This survey, which will be a major prus, Singapore, Somalia and Lebanon topic at the ILO's maritime conference are the principle nations where flag of in Geneva next year, would be a signi­ convenience ships dre registered. It is estimated that more than 20 ficant step towards bringing substandard percent of the world fleet is under flags ships under effective national or inter­ national control that could insure they of convenience. This represents about maintain minimum standards of wel­ 5,500 vessels manned by 200,000 sea­ fare, wages and safety. men. J if (I The Liberian tanker, Spartan Lady, broke in half in gale force seas about 150 miles south of New York early this month. One crewman died. . Page? i �I I f Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak g Communication—it's a concept that's as simple as talking to one another. And yet, without commimication between all levels of our Union, officials can­ not act in the best interests of all members, simple problems can grow into major beefs, and personal misinterpretations can be blown out of proportion and do irreparable damage to the welfare of the Union and its members. We all have questions, problems and solutions when it comes to the function­ ing of our Union and its benefits. If we can talk to one another—ask our ques­ tions, hear otJiere' answers and share our ideas—each member can take a positive, active role in charting our course for the future. First, when you are aboard a ship, take advantage of shipboard meetings to air your views and ask your questions. Communication is the primary reason for these meetings and your participation is an important and essential ingredi­ ent needed to make them a direct link in the operation of the Union. If your crewmembers cannot answer the questions raised, of your sugges­ tions go beyond shipboard matters, the next step in Union communications should be for the ship's committee to contact Headquarters. Here, we can take note of your suggestions and find the answers to, any questions. Membership's meetings also offer a good opportunity for members to commxmicate with each other. Within the framework of these meetings, officials will report on the activities of your Union on all fronts, and you have the chance,to express your opinions and to vote on all Union business. Right now, your delegates are at.a Crews Conference in Piney Point looking ii at our constitution, the pension, welfare and vacation plans, training and up­ grading, political action, and the contract. Because of.the importance of these issues to each of us, questionnaires asking for your suggestions were sent to each member. We wanted to hear from as many members as -possible before we took any action in these areas because only with communication from members who cannot attend the conference can the delegates act in the best interest of all Seafarers. Only through communicating with each other can we now act to meet the needs and challenges that lie ahead. In addition to reporting on the conference in Piney Point, this month I have a number of items to report from Headquarters. •A' SENIORITY UPGRADING . Six more.Seafarers have graduated from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program and are now ready to ship out as full members with all of the accom­ panying rights, duties and responsibilities. T strongly urge all eligible brothers who have not already done so, to apply for this program. It is for the benefit of the member as well as the Union. FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration's new facility in Earle, N.J., open since February, is holding one-day firefighting courses on April 25, and on May 2, 22, 23 and 29. I urge all SIU members who do not have this important endorsement to sign up for the course as soon as possible since a firefighting certificate is another step toward job security. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM The 21st class has graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month, bringing the total number of men who have completed the course to 224. The knowledge these recertified bosuns have obtained from attending classes in Piney Point and observing the Union's operations at Headquarters enables them to handle their job as ship's chairman with greater efficiency, and ensures smoother voyages for the crews they sail with. NEW VESSELS American Steamship Co. has christened the new self-loading vessel, the Sam Laud, which is being built at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Interstate Oil Transport is expecting delivery of the SS Massachusetts, a 265,000 dwt tanker, on the first week of May. This is the largest vessel the SIU has ever crewed. in U. S. Senate BUI Introduced to Halt Predatory Rate Fixing Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawau) has introduced an important bill that would halt the predatory price fixing practices of "third-flag" carriers by re­ quiring that vessels flying the flags of nations other than that of the U.S. and the country directly involved with the U.S. in the import and export of goods, must adhere to the rates set by the ship­ ping lines of the trading nations. The bill also empowers the Federal Maritime Commission to reject any rates of "third-flag" carriers that are found to be nonrcompensatory, or nonequivalent, on a Commercial cost basis with American-flag lines and the lines this nation's trading partners. And the bill requires that "third-flag" oper­ ators giye a 30-day notice for all new rates or rate changes unless i^pecial per­ mission is granted otherwise by the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission. For instance, Liberian-flag vessels participating in trade between the U.S. and, say Japan, would be required to set rates no lower than those established by Japanese and American-flag opera­ tors. And, if a "third-flag" carrier con­ tinues to undercut on rate charges, the FMC would then either force rate in­ creases to a compensatory level, or simply force that particular "third-flag" carrier completely out of the trade. If enacted, this long-needed bill SIU Hepresentatives Attend Maritime Safety Meeting SIU Vice President Earl Shepard and Robert Kalmus, director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School, at­ tended the 32nd session of the Mari­ time Safety Committee last month in London where a number of reports con­ cerning international manning and safe­ ty standards were discussed. As an arm of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), the Maritime Safety Commit­ tee assigns various sub-committees to study different areas affecting marine safety and forwards reports to IMCO which may eventually help shape inter­ national maritime laws. At this session, the MSC heard repojts from the Sub-Committee on Standards and Watchkeeping, and the Joint IMCO-Interhational Labor Or­ ganization (ILO) Committee. Through the efforts of the SIU's delegates and other seafaring representatives involved in these various intCimational bodies,, the MSC and its sub-committees were moved closer to a study pfintemational .,1 I •' r''/ 0' • --i-'' '•• ' N •=1 ' . minimum manning scales. Both Vice President Shepard and Vo­ cational Director Kalmus also attended a meeting in Washington, D.C. of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Indus^ try Problems' Sub-Committee oh the Coast Guard. This group was formed under the auspices of the AFL-CIO with the man­ date to formulate joint labor positions that could be presented to the Coast Guard which represents the U.S. on international maritime bodies such as IMCO and the MSC". At this meeting, the Sub-Committee on the Coast Guard agreed to urge the U.lS. delegations to IMCO and its vari­ ous sub-committees ,to work towards the formulation bf international man­ ning scales in order to insure that a ship is safely operated. By working with these intematibnal and American maritime groups; the SIU can help shape international laws that will protect the safety andqobs of Union members and all merchant seamen. would put a stop to the common prac­ tice employed by "third-flag" carriers of indiscriminately lowering rates to stifle competition and then raising the rates when national-flag competitors have been forced out of business. Senator Inouye said that his bill "is a fully justified and restrained approach to a serious problem, which is at once both retaliation-proof and not incon­ sistent with the goals of regulatory re­ form." Support Is Growing Support for the Senator's bill is grow­ ing, and already the American Mari­ time Association (AMA) and the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping (AIMS) have come out strongly for the bill's quick passage. AIMS called the bill a "conservative approach" in coping with "predatory pricing practices of cer-^ tain third-flag and non-national lines." A spokesman for the Federal Mari­ time Commission, which has also voiced support for the bill, stated that "without this legislation, the recent emergence of the United States flag liner vessels aS a positive contributor to our balance of payments position, as a viable alterna­ tive to movement of our commerce on foreign-flag vessels, and as a naval and military auxiliary in time of national emergency, could be placed in jeo­ pardy." As can be expected in legislation in­ volving the positive growth of a com­ petitive American-flag merchant fleet, the main lines of opposition to the bill are growing around the Departments of State and Justice, which have jointly stated that the bill is inconsistent with the administration's purpose of improv­ ing trade relations. An identical bill to Senator Inouye's was introduced in the Senate late last year, and had actually been favorably reported to the full Senate for a vote. Unfortunately, Congress adjourned be­ fore a vote could be taken—thereby killing the measure. QMEDs Pass the Test Passing their examinations for QMED recently at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. are(l. tor:): Juan Rodriguez; Chris Bohannon; Churck Gross, and Henry Jung. Not shown are Cecil Mills and Anton Schmidt who also successfully com pleted the course. . .. '_ Tt ' ' . . Seafarers Log �?- Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritime Authorization A bill to authorize $562.9 million for Maritime Administration programs for fiscal year 1975 was signed into law on Mar. 23. Public Law 92-10 authorized $275 million for construction differential subsidies and $242.8 million for operating differential subsidies. Provision was also made for a Great Lakes Administration office, but the location has not been determined. ' The authorization for fiscal years 1976 and 1977 is pending, awaiting infor­ mation from the Office of Management and Budget. u A • ji i Cargo Preference Congressman Risenhoover (D-Okla.) this month introduced H.R. 5387 to guarantee a percentage of oil imports to U.S.-flag carriers. Four similar bills had previously been introduced in the 94th Congress, and referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee where hearings will be held. No date has been set for the hearings. The importance of such legislation cannot be overstated. Seafarers Jobs and the future of our merchant fleet are dependent on cargo. Nearly 3,000 workers at Seatrain's Brooklyn Shipyard facility have been laid off because of conditions in the industry. It was no accident that H.R. 8193 was so successful in Congress last year. The SIU worked long and hard to provide information to members of both houses during committee hearings and when the bill came to the floor for a vote. At the same time, support came from other AFL-CIO unions, the Maritime Trades Department, and from management. Seafarers can be sure the Union will actively pursue passage of a good cargo preference bill this year. Third Flag Rates S. 868, a bill to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships, has J)een introduced by Senator Inouye (D-Hawaii) and referred to the Commerce Committee, ^ This bill, identical to S. 2576, introduced by Senator Inouye in the 93rd Congress, covers foreign shipping lines operating outside U.S. conferences but serving between the U.S. and its major trading partners. S. 868 does not prohibit tliird-flag carriers from carrying American cargo or set rate floors. It requires that third-flag carriers justify their rate whenever it is lower than the lowest rate charged by a carrier in the liner conference. Senator Inouye, speaking recently about the bill, said, "What is threatening bur merchant marine, our balance of trade payments, and our commercial relationships between our trading partners, is a predatory economic torpedo." These third-flag ships negotiate for and carry cargo at rates which do not reflect the real cost to them. The Russian ships, for example, are government supported, are not required to operate at a profit, and can create a situation similar to a gas war, driving U.S. ships out of the trade. Hearings began in the Commerce Committee on Apr. 10. Fishing H.R. 5197, introduced by Cong. Robert Leggett (D-Calif.) proposes a temporary waiver of the United States Fishing Fleet Improvement Act to allow the Seajreeze Atlantic to employ foreign fishermen or fish processors. However, it would require the owner of the Seajreeze Atlantic to hire and train U.S. citizens to replace the foreign fishermen. The Atlantic is equipped with machinery for processing and packaging the catch. It stays at sea for long periods of time, until it has a full load. The bill has been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. i. Work Stoppage Intervention A bill has been introduced by Rep. John Rhodes (R-Ariz.) to establish a United States Court of Management Relations with authority over labor dis­ putes affecting commerce. The Court's decisions would be final, subject to review only by the Supreme Court and only in unusual circumstances. The Rhodes bill, H.R. 4704, has been referred to the Judiciary Committee. Offshore Rights In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court declared that the Federal Government, not the coastal states, has "soverignty rights over the seabed and subsoil under­ lying the Atlantic Ocean, lying more than three geographical miles seawarid from the ordinary low watermark ..." It appears the ruling will prevent delays to drilling which were expected from the states and from environmentalists, and will permit offshore resources to be developed more quickly. :>• ••I' , To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Flshermen*s Protective Act Identical bills have been introduced by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) and Congressman Mark Hanhaford (D-Calif.) to repeal the Presi­ dent's authority to allow foreign aid payments to be made to a country against which the United States has a claim under the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967. Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SFAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. USNS Maumee Docks at Coldest Wharf in World In charge of the deck crew in the hazardous docking of the VSISS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) was Recertified Bosuii James R. Thompson with the help of AB J. W. Spell, deck delegate, and other Seafarers aboard. They also offloaded 5.5-million gallons of fuel last year from the 620-foot, 26,875 dwt tanker to supply the .U.S. Navy station there where personnel are scientifically exploring the Antarctic under Operation Deep Freeze. Following unloading, the Maumee called at New Zealand, transited the Panama Canal, paid off in the port of New York at the beginning of this year to sail coastwise to pump on cargo in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands on Mar. 3. T ; " The tanker USNS Maumee becomes the longest and largest ship to tie up at the man-made iceberg \wharf in McMurdo Bay, Antarctica—^the bottom of the globe. At left, the 269-foot USCG icebreaker Staten Island stands by after clearing a path through the ice for the docking ship. An aerial view shows the SlU-contracted Maumee made fast to the ice pier made out of Aritarctic "concrete" (ice, snow, volcanic soil and steel). Also seen are the 17-mile channels cleared by the Coast Guard cutter out to the Ross Sea. (Photos Courtesy of Surveyor Magazine/ABS). J Page 9 �Bosuns RecerHiUatiom ^lst Class Graduates ; Leon Curry Jose Gomez Ernest Mladonich Woodrow Lawton Seafarer Leon Curry, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been sailing as bosun since 1948. A native of Ashville, N.C., Brother Curry still makes his home there with his wife Iris and their two children. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Jose Go­ mez, 59, has been a member of the SIU for 32 years, and has been shipping out as a bosun for the past six years. A native of the Vir­ gin Islands, Brother Gomez now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home with his wife Gene­ vieve. Seafarer Ernest Mladonich, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and began sailing as a bosun in 1955. A native of Biloxi, Miss., Brother Mladonich contin­ ues to make his home there with ij^'ife Mae. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Thomas Hilbum JackKingsley Seafarer Woody Lawton, 58, is a charter member of the SIU which he joined at its incep­ tion in 1938. Prior to that he had been sailing with the ISU since 1933. Brother Lawton, who has been sailing as bosun since 1940 ships from the port of Baltimore. A native of Georgia, he now makes his home in Fast Berlin, Pa. with his wife, Dolores. Seafarer Thomas unburn, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and began shipping ds a bosun in 1950. A native of Fairhope, Ala., Brother Milburn continues to .make his home there with his wife Etta Mae and their three children. He ships from the port of Mobile. ^ '! Seafarer Jack Kingsley, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1966, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for over a year. A native of Indiana, he now makes his home in San Jose, Calif, with his wife Isabelle and their three children. Brother Kingsley ships from the port of San Francisco. Joseph Donovan Seafarer Joe Don­ ovan, 54, has been a member of the SIU since 1952, and has been shipping as bosun for the past rune years. A native of Boston, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Lillian and their five children. Luis Guadamud Seafarer Luis Guadamud, 40, has been a rhember of the SIU since 1959, and began sailing as a bosun in 1967. A native of Ecuador, Brother Guadamud now makes his home in Metairie, La. with his wife Stella and their two children. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Bill Edelmon Seafarer Billy Edelmon, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and began shipping as bosun in 1958. A native of Houston, he continues tg make his home there. Fred Gosse Roy Theiss Seafarer Roy Theiss, 51, has been shipping with the SIU since 1942, and began scaling as a bosun in 1944. A native of Illinois, Brother Theiss ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home. William Baker Seafarer Fred Gosse, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1965. A native of New­ foundland, Brother Gosse now ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife, Helen Rose. Seafarer William Baker, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1943, and be­ gan sailing as bosun in 1945. Born in Louisiana, he now makes his home in Galveston, Tex. Brother Baker ships from the port of Houston. r, Jose, New i^JSbi^fph,New , Eittts, Sam Franclseo !, Jam(^;Saaa;FrtM»cll^^^ iUlen, J. W., Seattle Kadieh, Anthony, NewOHeans i AHsmtt, Jolw, Houston Rains, l^ust^ ± Following are the names and Hotne ports of the 224 Seafarers who have Ai^torson, Alfred, Norfolk > Rdio, Satvador, Ffew Oriemts B sticcessftdlycoinpleiedi^^wMeisimsRecerlifictdion Anderson, E^ar, New Yoik Reeves, WiUiam, Annis, George, New Orleam Rlchbiijrg, Joseph, Mobile Hrflman,Ka^ Cnrty, Leon, JaciisonvQie Ajrmada, Alfonso, BaltiinOTC Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Mattioli, Gaetano, New Yorfc Hicks, Donald, New York Atldnson, David, Da!^, Eugene, Boston Riley, WIRiant, San Frssclsco f Hiiburn, Hiomas, Mobile Baker, Elmer, Houston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Ringoettc, Albert,San Francisco > McCollom, John, Boston Hill, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Baker, Wiliiam, Houston J McGinnis, ArfBuiv New Orl^n^ ; Rivera, Alfonso, &n Juan Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Darville, Richard, Houston Bamhill, Elmer, Houston ^ Rodrlques, Lancelot, San Jdan M(eehan,Wititam, Norfolk iOelgado, Julio, New York Ho^es, Raymond W,,B^dm^ Baudoin, James, Houston Rodriguez, Orfdio, Nevr Yorfc MefferftBdy^ Jaeksonville ;e, Elbertj Baltimore Dickltwon, David, Mobile Beavets, Ndnman, Ruley, Edward, Baltimore MeiT01,Ch:^es, Mobile loraka, Stephen, New York BeclUivanis,l^holas. New Yotit Dixon, James, Mobile B Sanchez, Manuel, New York Michael, Joseph, Baltimore , Hbvde, Ame, Fbiladetphia Donovan, Joseph, Boston Beck, Arthur, San Francisco : Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Miller, Clyde, Seattle Ipsen, Orla, New York Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Beechlng, Marion, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore Mitchell, William, Jacksonville New York Beiger,Davidf Norfolk , ' l&rewesi James, Calvain, New York £^lix, Floyd, San Francisco Mizc, Cyril, San Francisco Duet^^faurice, iBmston g Ipndora, Stanley, New York Beye, Jan, New York Mladonich, ErnesE New Orleans Sernyk, Peter, New York ^unn, Beverly, Mobile Bojko, Stanley, San Franckco Jansson, Sven, New York Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Boney,Andr^; Norfolk E^erf,Aiw«> Seattle Johnson, Fred, Mobile Monardo, Sylvester, New Chrleans Shorten, James, San Francisco Eddins, John, Baltimore Boui^ioty Albert, MobOe t:Jdhnson, Ravaugbh, Houstoh , ^Hh, Lester, Norfolk BB# MorriSj> Edward Jr., Mobile Brendie, ]^ck, Houston" Edelmon, Bill, Houston Jldsepfa, Leyal, Philadelphia Sokoi, Stanley, San Francisco Morris, William, Baltimore [Brooks^ Tom, New ^rk ^rfioth, Charles, Mobife Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Browning, BaBiord, Biilthnore Ecrrcra, Raymond, New Orfeains Karlsson, Bo, New York Spuroii, John, San Francisco Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Bryan, Ernest, Houston Einkiea, George, Jacksonville Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Mullls, James, Mobile Stockmarr. Sven, New York Biyant, Vernon, Tampa Elowere, Eugene, New York Kcmgood, Morton, Baltimore Swcsringen, BaFney, Jucksuuviiid; Marry, Ralph, San Francisco Burch, Geoige, New Orleans g E>^ter,(James, Mobile Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Swiderski, John, New York Nash, Walter, New York Burke, George, New York Fofi, Sebastian, Wilmirqgton Kieimola, WHtlam, New York Nichofson, Eugene, Baltimoro Tetl, Frank, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Funk, William, New York KnOics, Raynmhd,San Nielsen, Vngn, Nevr York Theiss, Roy, Mobile BushojR^, William, Seattle Gahagan, Kennrfh, Houston Koen, John, Mobile O'Brien, William, New York Thompson, J, R,, Houston Gamer, James, New Orleans Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Konis, Perry, New York O'Cohnor, William, Seattle Ticcr, Dan, San Francisco Butts, Bobby, Mobile Garxa, Peter, Houston Koza, Leo, Baltimore Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Tiiiman, William,San Francisco Butts, Hurmon, Houston GiangiordanO, Dpnato, PhO Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville (Bson, Fred,San Francisco Tiretii, Enrico, New York B; Cain, Hubert, Mobile jGiliain, Robert, Jacksc^vilie Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Olson, Maurice, Borfon B TVrdd, Raymond, New Orieans I : Caldeiro, Anthony, Houston Giliikin, Leo, Saa Francisco, Landron, Manuel, San Juan Oromaner, Albert, San Pranciscm Tplentino, Ted, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Cartmpe, Victor, San Joan Lasso, Robert, San Juan |Pallno, Anthony, New York ^ Turner, Paul, New Orleans Gonzalez, Jose, New Ydrl| !y,;John,New:Tfc^ Lataple, Jean, New Orleans' ^Paradise, Leo, New York Velazquez, William, New Ypi^ IC^sanueva^ Michael, New Orleans Gorbea, Robert, New Yorifc Edvoine, Raymond, Baltimore Parker, lames, Houston WaOace, Edward, New York GastrO) Guillermo, San Juan Gorman, James, New Yorl* Lairton, Wood'o#, Ba|tihiorc Pcdersen, Otto, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville ^Chestnut, Donaid, Mobile Gosse, Fred, San FranCiiico LeClair, Walter W., New York Pchler, Frederick, Mobile Wallace, William, Mobile Cbiasson, Richard, New Orleans Greenwjiod, Perry, Seattle ;Lcc, Hans, Seattle Pence, Floyd, Houston Richard, Houston^ Christenberiy, Richard, San Fran Grirna, Y«noent> New York Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Perry, Wallace,Jr.i San Francisco Weaver, Harold, Houston ChristeHsen,Ghristian, !^n Fran Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Libby, George, New OrteajUSTv Pierce, Jobn,Pbj!adelphia AVhitimir, Aiai], New York ; Cfeieckii. Jdhib Saw Francisco Hagert Bertilf New York Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Wingbeld, EG.^Jacksonville HanbacbiBu^^ Muckert, Robert, Baltimore Pouisen, Verner, Seattle Woods, Malcolm,San Fimuciscd Colson, James, Seattle Maidonado, Basiio, Baltimore Hanstvedik^lfi^d, New Y^ Pressly, Donald, New York ^MpiEman,Hom Cooper, Fred, Mobile Harvey, Lee J„ New Orleans Manning, perns, Si^tl| Zlaragoza, Roberto, New York , * «. li B Hazel, John, New Orteam Martlneau,Tom i*: • .'/m PagelQ Seafarersiog . Ifiii �M John Boles • Seafarer John Boles has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1967. A grad­ uate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York, Brother Boles got his FOWT endorse­ ment and Lifeboat ticket at the Lundeberg School in 1971. A native New Yorker, Brother Boles ships out of that port. New 'A' Book Members Six more Seafarers achieved foil 'A' books through the SIU's 'A' Seiuority Upgrading Program this month, bring­ ing the number of Seafarers who have earned their *A' books through this program to 150. The Seniority Upgrading Program was established to keep our member­ ship prepared for the innovations on the new ships being constructed and to maintain the SIU's tradition of pro­ viding well-trained and qualified Sea- farers for all our contracted vessels. Its purpose is also to give all of our members a better understanding of Union tqierations, as weU as our prob­ lems and the best ways to deal with them. Upgrading themselves through the 'A* Seniority Program, these Seafarers are helping to insure the strength of this Union which rises out of a solid mem­ bership that understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Ken Nuotio Russell Brackbill Seafarer Ken Nu­ otio has been sailing with the SIU since 1965. Brother NuI otio got his AB tick­ et in 1967 at the Andrew Furuseth Training School. Born in Finland, Brother Nuotio now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Russell Brackbill has been sailing with the SIU since 1967. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Brackbill obtained his AB ticket at the Lundeberg School. A native of Pennsylvania, he now lives in New York and ships from that port. Paul Correll Seafarer Paul Correll, 22, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Correll returned to Piney Point in 1973 to get his FOWT endorsement before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of San Francisco, Brother Correll ships from that port. , Francis, Deck , » Allen, l4iwn»ice, Enginel AUiMin, Murjpbjr, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Aine^ Allan, Deck AndrepOui, Esgfse Arnold, Mott, Deck Bartok libomis, Deck Baxter, Alan, Elaine llean, P. L., Deck Beauv^, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Benills, William, Deck Blacldok, Richard, Eng^e Bolen, Jam«s, Dwk ' Bolen, 11motby,lDeck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Biuke, Lee Roy, Engine Buurke, Timoll^, Deck Burnette, Bai^, Stcwaid^ Cammuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Castle, Stephen^ Deck Clark, Garr^ Deck Golai^eld, Joseph^ Deck ConWlh, Kevin, Enj^ne Conrell, Pauli Engine Eunnli^am, RrfnafL Dedt Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, WOiiam, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, DeskiM, William, Steward James Dobloug 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Seafarer James Dobloug has been sailing with the SIU for six years. A Navy veteran. Brother Dobloug graduated from the joint MEBA Dis­ trict 2—SIU School in New York and obtained his QMED rating at the Lund­ eberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of New York, Brother Dobloug now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and ships from that port. George Prasinos Seafarer George Prasinos has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Sailing as AB, Brother Pra­ sinos got his AB ticket at the New York Andrew Fur­ useth Training School. A native of Greece, Brother Prasinos ships from the port of New York where he lives with his wife Petroula and their two children. Following are the names and departments of 150 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Progrimti - > Johnson, M^i, Deck Miranda, John, Engine le Jones, Leggctte, Deck Dbing, Maximo, Moneymaker, Emert, Engine Jordan, Carson, Deck Dobloug, James, Engine' Moore, C. MM Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Moore, George, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Moore, William, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Ewing, Larry,Steward Mortier, William, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Kemey, Paul, Engine FBa, Marion, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck kirtsey; Charles, EI^IB^ Frost, StepJien, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Klttleson,L.Q.,Deck Galka, Thdlnas, Enifdn^ Painter, PhHIp, Engine Knight, Donrfd^ Enghte i Galliano; Marco, Deck Paloombis, Nikolaos, En^e Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Papageorgiou, Dimifri^ Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Kttndrat, Joseph, Stewgid Gilliam, Robert, Petrick, LM Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Gotay, Raul, Steward PolettI, PImwngelo, Deck LeClair; Lester; Steward Gower, David, Engine Prasinos, George, Deck l^hmann, Arthur, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine T^tttsch, Rbbert, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Restaino, John, Ei^iine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Dale,£arliest,:Deck R|pk^, prtfliam,Deck v Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Manning, Henry, Steward Hawker, Patrick, Deck Roback, James, Deck Marcos, M. A., Deck Hayhes, Blake, Engine Rodriguez, Charles, Engine McAndrew, Martin, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine McCahe, John, Engine Heller, Douglas, Steward Rogers, George, En^e McCabe,T. J., Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Sabb, Caldwell, Jr^ Engine Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward McMullin, Clarence, Steward Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine McParland, James, Engine -Sanders, Dairy, Ei^e !^,:Jr,,:Eh lvey,D.E„ Engine , Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, En#ae Sflfa^ George, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Stewatd Snnprt>n, Spirpeoh; Eiiginh^ Syk, KcMi, Deck Siniidi,D. BM Steward Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gmy, Engine SpeU, Josej^, Deck l^encer,H^ D., Es^Uie Staniield, Pete, Deck Stanter, David^ En^e Stevens, Dnane, Deck SvoboAi, Kwrtoskiv, Szeibert, Stepheii, StewaBrd\ , Taimer, Leroy, Engtee Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Tiniothy, Deck Trahior, Robert,Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine UtteiWk, Larrj^ Deck iyaih, Thomas, D« Walton,Sidney, Enghte Yanyi, Thomtas, Steward Vukiniiv GeOige, D^ck Widker, Marrtn, Ei^e Wambach, Albert, Deck Wayman, Lee,Deck WUbeim, Madk; Engine Wbson, Richaid.Steward Wolfe, John, Deck 1: *• ' • fi? I i, •'im. In The Port of Yokohama r f. I'' i=! r; • Recertified Bosun Ed "Tiny" Anderson (left) poses alongside "special" Jacob's ladder he made as one of his hobbies. Standing at right is SIU repre­ sentative Frank Boyne. "Tiny" has been sailing on the Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas). 11,1975 "• Bill Goff, baker on the Sea-Land Trade, Visits with one of the 60 orphans of Kofu Kodomoen in this port at the annual Christmas/NewYear party sponsored by the International Transportation Association/NDTA of Tokyo-Yokohama. Bill developed a friendship with this cute little lady ind plans to visit her as often as his ship calls in this port. Page 11 I 1 �Digest of SlU % I-, SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February 23—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secretary W. Benish; Educational Di­ rector Renale. Chairman welcomed one and all to attend safety meetings'. Re­ quested that attention be given to SPAD articles that appear in the Seafarers Log. Articles were read to crewmembers by Deck Delegate W. Delappe. A discussion was then held on SPAD and crewmembers were invited to ask ques­ tions. $70 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), February 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliflf; Educational Director Ross Lyle; Deck Delegate James Watson; Steward Delegate Earl N. Gray, Sr. Chairman read supplement from December issue of Seafarers Log on pension under new bill and suggested that crew read same for own use. Read report on President Ford's veto of CHI bill. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the bosun for getting- the rooms painted and locks changed, and to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Djibouti. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), February 22—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H, Berger; Sec­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director K. G, Katsafis; Engine Dele­ gate Ronnie Laner; Steward Delegate Charles Williams. Chairman reminded all crewmembers to M out and sign new beneficiary cards. Also, suggested they voluntarily donate to SPAD and for good reading to check the Seafarers Log. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 2—Chairman Claude R. Chand­ ler; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director Siylas Green; Deck Delegate Charles F. Nysla; Engine Delegate J. Kight; Steward Delegate Louis Pinilla. No disputed OT. All crewmembers were prepared for the frigid weather of Alaska but instead there was a heat wave of 27 degrees and even above freezing at times. We were all caught" with our long johns on. Next port Rich­ mond, Calif. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), February 17—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde; Secretary Jasper C. Anderson; Edu­ cational Director Clarence Crowder. Chairman explained to the membership about the importance of SPAD and sug­ gested that each crewmember help this cause. All questions were answered about SPAD donations. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), February 26 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. R. Kleimola; Secretary W. Nihem; Engine Delegate Walter McCallum. New beneficiary cards were passed out to the membership to be mailed to Headquarters. A new TV set requested from company and should be forthcoming soon. A vote of thanks to the deck gang for keeping pantry and mess clean at night and to the steward department for a job well dSne. No dis­ puted OT. Next port Elizabeth. Page 12 Ships' Meetings CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Monardo; Secre­ tary S. Piatah; .Engine Delegate Edward F. Lessor; Engine Delegate Benjamin L. Freeman; Steward Delegate John E. Browder. A letter was written and en­ dorsed by the crewmembers and ad­ dressed to the Captain for his excellent performance in having sick men taken care of immediately. A discussion was held and the safety features aboard the ship were stressed. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. T. Morris; Steward Delegate P. Hammel. Suggestion was made that all crewmembers donate to SPAD for good job insurance. Sent a letter to New York special delivery to confirm the receipt of the SPAD poster. Held a general discussion on safety aboard ship and ashore. $29.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA ARGENTINA ^elta Steamship), February 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. McGinnis; Secre­ tary L. Santa Ana; Educational Direc­ tor U. Sanders; Deck Delegate Earl Davis; Engine Delegate James Brack; Steward Delegate Wilburt Freeman. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all upgrade themselves at Piney Point. They are doing a very good job teaching these young seamen how to operate ships as reported by Secretary L. Santa Ana. A discussion was also held on crewmembers voluntarily donating to SPAD as this is for the best interest to our membership and their families. A 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 New Orleans. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), February 3—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secre­ tary Herb Knowles; Educational Direc­ tor Jim Smitko. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done and to the fellows who run the movie machine. Next port Long Beach. Official ship's minutk were also received from the following vessels; SEA-LAND RESOURCE DELTA PARAGUAY TRANSHAWAH OGDEN CHALLENGER MARYMAR . ' TRENTON THETIS ' MONTPELBER VICTORY CinCAGQ SANJUAi>rJ POTOMAC •^SEA-L^^:CGNSUMER . WALTER RICE OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), February 2—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Wilkerson; Deck Delegate M. B. Furbush; Engine Delegate W. J. Beatty; Steward Delegate E. A. Smith. No disputed OT. All communications received were read and posted. The steward and bosun gave a talk on SPAD and how it is working for the membership. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service), February 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly; Secretary H. Strauss; Educational Director Ratliff; Deck Delegate John R. Nelson; Steward Delegate William Jones. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port in New Jersey. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), February 16—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director S. Senteney; Engine Delegate C. R. Lowman. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a talk on the importance of every member trying, to upgrade them­ selves. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ^ ALEX STEPHENS MERRIMAC CANTIGNY SAN FRANCISCO BOSTON SEA-LAND GALLOWAY HOUSTON : NAVIGATOR DELTA SUD , EAGLE TRAVELER DEL RIO •; PANAMA CITIES SERVICE MIAhH SEA-LAND ECONOMY DELTA NORTE MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Ringuette; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director R. Coleman; Engine Delegate Arthur G. Andersen; Steward Delegate Donald M. Anderson. Two graduates from the Lundeberg School, G. Paulson and D. Garper sailed as wipers and per­ formed their jobs very satisfactorily aboard ship. The crewmembers ex­ pressed their gratitude not only for the performance of their jobs but also for their cooperation to everyone in every respect. $21.70 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), February 12—Chairman, Recertified, Bosun William D. Morris; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director Frank Holland. No disputed OT. Chair­ man mentioned Piney Point and advised the men who want to upgrade to be sure and sign up,'as it is an A-1 place to go. Everyone was warned to be careful on deck as it is always wet and slippery on deck in the Northwest. A memorial ,service was held on the stern on Janu­ ary 15,1975 at 3;20 P.M. for Zygmund Adamski, a former bosun and carpen­ ter. Brother Adamski's ashes were scat­ tered over the sea as the ship stopped and the Captain read a passage from the Bible, A!, hands attended. Next port Newark, N.J. BROOKLYN (Anndep.Steamship), February 16—Chairman J. T. Gaskins; Secretary C. Gauthier, Educational Di­ rector D. Orsini; Deck Delegate J. R, Wilson; Engine Delegate I. E. Salo­ mons; Steward Delegate A. Bryant. $63 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A unan­ imous vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the outstanding job they are doing as this is a small de­ partment on an automated ship. A spe­ cial vote of thanks to Alonzo Bryant, cook and baker and to Conrad Gauthier chief steward for his skills in menu planning. Observed one minute of si- / lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Rotterdam. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Febru­ ary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Joseph A. Puglisi; Secretary Stanley F. Schuyler; Educational Director Reider M. Nielsen. $5 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Movies will be shown twice daily. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston, Tex. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun P. Semyk; Secretary N. Hatgimisios. $2.68 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. One man was taken off the vessel in England due to heart at­ tack and a wire was sent to the Union. Patrolman to see if an electric dryer can be placed aboard for the crew. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA (Ogden Sea Trans­ port), February 9—Chairman Macon Welch; Secret-ary A. W. Hutcherson; Educational Director D. Norris; Deck Delegate William Norter; Engine Dele­ gate Oscar Ortis; Steward Delegate Wil­ liam Meehan. $11.90 in ship's-fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers, Next port Singapore. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), February 9 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Yas­ ser Szymanski; Educational Director Floyd Jenkins; Deck Delegate J. W. Spell. $22.78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port St. Croix. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Perry Greenwood; Sec­ retary C. E. Bell; Educational Director William Schnieder; Deck Delegate R. Johnson; Engine Delegate R. Minix; Steward Delegate Cooper McMillin. $7,00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in niemory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. SEATRAIN FLORIDA (Hudson Waterways), February 22—Chairman J. San Fileppo; Secretary Robert W. Ferrandiz; Educational Director Frank Sylvia. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for fine menues, cooking and baking. Next port Norfolk. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Anthony Palino; Secre­ tary Ange Panagopoulos; Educational Director Angelo Meglio. $200 collected from arrival pools to be used for addi­ tional movies. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Seafarers Log �1*5- 9 { * i" • 1^.• 5", 'r T J n ' fi i] • £I Fireman-watertender Wilbur M. Gee adjusts a burner valve. t After Payoff, the SS Alex Stephens Lays Up • SS Sionetvall Jmkson and recen fivm Pre dent Line, had a payoff on Man 1 —to cdtebrafte St Pntrick's Day—a Pier 7 in the of WIMi three new Rccertffied tow, snjPatrolmen Teddy Babkow skl and Jack Caffey serviced fee ~ feret crew * iMfididns' to .1 ; U'". , . T' ! • '''-'f! • ' ^ >';q •. ' i-'H !l '-.r.b- J- . < ( .ji.tiVjfl. I S^ferers ItoUtksd Activity Donation (SPAD) fund. Fo^ lowihg the payoff, the Alex Stephem feid 11^. Most of the crew signed oil Oct 9 in the llort pt plied the coastwfe^ run to a payoff on Feb. 18 in fee port of New Oi^-, leans and finally returned to these 4 .1 •' Wafting for the payoff in the ship's recreation room are (I. to r.); Deck Mamtenanceman M. Johnson; John H. Kennedy, steward department; OS D. Carter; Wiper Michael Stovall, and Chief Cook William Autry holding the SEAFARERS - . -.1 LOG. » -7 • Unloading cargo at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn N.Y on Mar. 17 is the tied up SS A/ex Stephens. . X; . In the crew's messroom are some of the members of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward John Nash, s^?eta?y°reporTen Chie/Electrician Jim^Gouldman, eL- Lis cHn!' April, 1975 m :|!l I \| :i:d V• •ijv H Third Engineer Carroll Knot repairs a pipe collar by sealing it. Finished with his work on the engine is young Oiler Ron Monroe. .jTih 'M f * ' . • It's a happy steward department aboard the SS Alex Stephens as Chief Cook William Autry (left) slices some Flashing a big grin and proudly show- spare ribs ® rrra?u™,ymarEdt^^ "J^fashrd'potSoes and sfandTlT.o Jp. Page 13 �I AT SEA SS Del Rio Two SlU-contracted C3s, the SS Del Rio (Delta Line) and the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) are in contention for the 1974 American Institute of Merchant Shipping's John F. Devlin two-year safety award. The Del Rio won the line's fleet safety award last year with 33 accident-free months. Both ships sail from the Gulf to Africa. The,company's SS Delta Mexico and the SS Delta Uruguay on the run to South America had a free lost-time accident year in 1974. New to the line, the SS Marymar had a perfect accident-free December. Congratulations. SS Carter Braxton Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo of the SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) reported at a payoff in New Orleans last month that Seafarer crewmembers of the C4 spread the blanket in the port of Bremerhaven, West Germany to collect $75 for ill Deck Maintenanceman Jesse R. Boiling, who was repatriated home. Seafarer Mark B. Hairelson was taken ill in the port of Cherbourg, France and also repatriated, the bosun said. After a voyage from New Orleans to the Far East, the ship was laid up. SS Sea-Land Commerce Another blanket was spread by the SIU crew and ship's officers of the containership, the SS Sea-Land Commerce for the family of Seafarer Louis W. Peeper, who succumbed to a heart attack aboard the vessel while anchored in Hong Kong Harbor. A vote of thanks was given by the crew to the ship's master, Capt. Miller, who, they noted, had the SL 1 increase speed and made every effort he could to try to save Brother Peeper's life. The SL Commerce sailed from the port of San Francisco to the Far East early last month. SS Pennmar Recertified Bosun William D. Morris of the C4 SS Pennmar (Calmar Line) writes that a brief memorial service was held on the ship's stern for the late Seafarer Zygmund Adamski, a former bosun and carpenter. He said that Brother Adamski's ashes were scattered over the sea from the halted vessel while the master read a passage from the Bible. All hands attended the services, Morris added. Following a voyage on the coastwise run from Baltimore to Newark, N.J., the vessel was laid up. SS Thomas Jefferson Brother Frank P. Grant on the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) had to leave the ship for hospital treatment in the port of Manila because of injuries. Also, the vessel's master suffered a stroke during the voyage. He had to be put off on Wake Island to be flown to Hawaii. At last report he "was taking an . upward turn for the better" on receiving medical care and attention. Last month the Thomas Jefferson sailed from the port of Houston to the Far East. SS Thomas Lynch Recertified Bosun Ray W. Hodges aboard the SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) says Chief Cook Edward Eger was hurt in the ship's meat refrigerator and re­ turned home from the Panama Canal. The bosun emphasized to the crew the necessity for safety precautions. Later the vessel sailed from the port of New York to the Far East and to a layup there. SS Vantage Horizon This month the T2J tanker, the SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) carried 26,250 tons of wheat to Alexandria, Egypt. On her last trip, the Vantage Horizon voyaged to India from the port of Philadelphia. SS Eagle Traveler Another U.S.-flag tanker, the SS Eagle Traveler (Seatrain) this month hauled 25,835 tons of wheat from the Gulf to the ports of Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt. Last month she sailed from the port of Houston to the Black Sea and a temporary layup here. Charlie Logan (center) displays Outstanding Citizen Award presented to him by Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. At left is SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens: at right Lindsey Williams, SIU vice president and president of the AFL-CIO body. New Orleans AFL-CIO Citizen Award to Logan For most of his adult life Charles Logan has been helping people, whether it was running a shelter for homeless boys, or serving as regional director for the government's National Labor Relations Board. So, it should come as no surprise to those who know him to learn that he was recently the recipient of the 13th Annual Outstand­ ing Citizen Award of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. The name Charlie Logan is a familiar one to those involved in labor in and around the New Orleans area. For over 30 years he has run his own consulting firm for labor relations, sometimes rep­ resenting clients, sometimes as an arbi­ trator. Over the years Charlie Logan has also wodked for the SIU, which is a member of the New Orleans AFL-CIO body. At one time he was a member of the SIU Board of Trustees, and is now serving the Union as a consultant. Originally from Indiana, Logan set­ tled in New Orleans after attending col­ lege. While in New Orleans he met Monsignor Wynhoven, a Catholic priest with whom he was to work closely over the next few years. When Father Wynhoven founded Catholic Charities he asked Logan to run the athletic program for the chil­ dren. He formed the Catholic School Athletic League, and that evolved into a fine program for the youths of New Orleans—the C.Y.O. (Catholic Youth Organization). This was just the beginning of Charlie's association with Father Wyn­ hoven. When the priest started Hope Haven, an orphanage for boys, he asked Charlie Logan to run it. Two SIU officials, Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGeorgio and New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens, were brought up at Hope Haven while he was there. Port Agent Stephens, who has re­ mained a friend for these many years, remembers when Charlie Logan ran the home. "He always tried to teach the boys right from wrong. He was a good influence on all of us," Stephens said. It was also through Father Wyn­ hoven that Logan became involved in labor relations. When Father Wyn­ hoven set up the First Regional Labor Board for the Southwestern U.S., Charlie Logan was his assistant. From there he went on to become director of Headquarters for the 15th Region of the National Labor Relations Board. So, it seems appropriate that for his long humanitarian service, for his years spent helping the young, and his out­ standing efforts in labor and manage­ ment, the Greater New Orleans AFLCIO chose him for its 13th Annual Outstanding Citizen Award. SS John 6. Waterman The SS John B. Waterman (Waterman) sailed from the Gulf late last month carrying 10,000-tons of rice to the ports of Chittagong and Chaina, Bangladesh. The C4 had been tied up in the port of Mobile in a dispute following a voyage to India last June. SS Overseas Arctic Unloading rice in Bangladesh last month was the SS Overseas Arctic (Mari­ time Overseas). She took on the rice in the ports of Portland, Me. and Port Cartier, Quebec, Canada. SS Ogden Challenger Early last month the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) hauled part of a cargo of 100,000 barrels of naptha from the port of Newington, N.H. to Puerto Rico. At the finish of the month, she carried a cargo from Jacksonville to a Black Sea port. 'WARITIW*^ y .• Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessc remahis in this country, making a very siubstantidl contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. I .UseU.S.. Seafarers Log Page 14 -V • "• �;V-'V-j'..". !' Why I Came to P/ney Point The following essay was written by John Fedesovich, while he attended the Harry Lundeherg School at Piney Point to obtain his QMED endorsement. Brother Fedesovich, a 30-year seafar­ ing veteran, found in his stay that his original reluctance in going to Piney Point gave way to a total enthusiasm. It all began years ago when I first heard that the S.I.U. had acquired some property in Maryland and was planning to operate some iort of school. The first I heard of it was when some Brothers around the Hall in New Orleans were coming up here to help set up this place. Then, little by little, I started to see a few articles about it in the "Log". . Then came the Educational Con­ ference and as more Brothers came up here, I was hearing more and more about it. The stories that I heard were contradictory. Some of them disliked it and knocked it. My curiosity was building up. I then decided to make a trip up here apd find out for myself. I got my name on the next Educational Cef Name Change The following ships, formerly owned by Sea-Land, Inc. and sold to the Puerto Rico Maritime Ship­ ping Authority, have had their names changed. The SS Rose City became the SS Arecibo; the 55 Ch/cago became the 55 5a« Juan; the SS New Orleans became the 55 Guayama, md the SS Brooklyn hecame the 55 Humacao. The following vessels, formerly operated by Hudson Waterways and also sold to the Puerto Rico Mari- ^ time Shipping Authority, have also had their names changed. The 55'^ Transoregon became the 55 Maych * gttez; the 55 Transidaho became the 55 Carolina, and the SS Trqiishmm became the 55 Aguadilla. As prewottsiy reported, all these . ships will continue to be manned thfe SIU,-' Conference that was coming up here from New Orleans! Unfortunately, I was put in a financial position that forced me to ship out before I ever got a chance to get up here and I cancelled out. The years went by and I was reading and hearing more and more about the various training and educational pro­ grams that were being offered here at the school. Then came the start of the QMED jobs aboard the new ships and I knew that it was only a matter of time before I would be forced to come up here, regardless of whether I liked it or not. For the past year and a half I'had made plans several times to come up here, but something would always hap­ pen and I would either be forced to stay on a ship longer than I had intended to or I would have to cut my stay on the beach short due to financial difficulties. This past January I had heen regis­ tered in New Orleans for three months and I feil off of the list. I had been waiting for either an electrician's job or a pumpman's job hut when I got on top of the list nothing came on the board for me and I had to re-register. This was the first time in my 30 years of going to sea that I had to re-register, and what hurt me the most was that QMEDs registered behind me were shipping out and I couldn't move. Then and there, I decided that the time had come for me to make my move. I enrolled in the Upgrader Class for QMED, and my only regret is that I had not done it sooner. I have been here for two weeks iiow and today I successfully completed the refrigeration course. When my QMED course is over, I am going to stay for the Lifeboat Class and Firefighting. Then I must get back to work, but I plan to return when I am financially able to. The additional courses that I am interested in are. Automation, Advanced Electricity, LNG and Welding. From what I have seen here so far, not enough praise can be given to the instructors and ihewhole staff. I haven't met one person here who would not go out of his way to help anybody. Trainee or Upgrader alike. Keep up the good work and thanks for everything. Last Voyage Aboard Long Beach ASHORE T. - "5 .-n V ' jf-'i New York City The Museum of American Folk Art, as part of its annual summer program "Celebrate America", will present an exhibition on contemporary seamen's folk art in Rockefeller Center from July 14 to July 27. The museum is in the process of selecting art work for this exhibition. Macrame, woodcarving, ivory carving, scrimshaw, painting, model building and any other folk art or folk craft being done by today's seamen are of interest to the museum. Seafarers or anyone who knows of seamen doing some form of art work may contact the museum at 49 W. 53 St., New York, New York 10019 or call 212581-2575 asking for Nancy Karlins or Bruce Johnson, director. If possible, please send photos of art work to the museum. April, 1975 k Oslo, Norway A play on the life, of Andrew Furuseth, founder and first president of the Inter­ national Seaman's Union of America in 1908, was transmitted here over the network of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. on Mar. 16. The hour-long play entitled "The Liberator" (Norwegian "Befrieren") deals with certain aspects of Furuseth's life who, according to the playwright, Anders Buraas, "played such a pivotal role in attaining humane conditions on board the merchant navies of the world." Furuseth also helped to start the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1885. He was bom in Romedal, Norway in 1854 and died in 1938 in Washington. Any Seafarer who can read Norwegian may get a free copy of the play by writ­ ing to Anders Buraas, Les Nouveaux Saules, 1261 Le Vaud, Switzerland. He's the Geneva correspondent for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. New York City Seafarers may join in the singing of American sea chanties of the Seven Seas and sailing ship songs starting May 13 at the South Street Seaport, Fulton Street and the East River here. A quartet will lead the songfest which will include songs by which seamen worked. The concerts which began in 1969, will be held every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Pier 15. About 20 concerts will be held until the middle of September. They are partly supported by the N.Y. State Council on the Arts. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Haifa, Israel To provide almost instant aid to seamen who suffer heart attacks while at sea, a life-saving device—the ship-to-shore electrocardiograph—is under experimen­ tation by this country's steamship line. The device, the company says, was recently successfully tested on one of the line's containerships 600 miles off Israel. Aboard the vessel an instrument monitors the heart beat and transmits the signal via radio telephone to the Rambam Hospital here. The hospital also radios medical advice to ships at sea. Once the patient's condition is diagnosed by the hospital staff, proper medicine can be given by someone with first aid training, the company said. m Massena, N.Y. The St. Lawrence Seaway from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes opened on Mar. 25, the earliest the waterway has ever opened since operations began for deep sea ships in 1959. Originally the Seaway's Montreal-Lake Ontario section and the Welland Canal which links that lake and Lake Erie had been scheduled to open on Apr. 1. Monitoring of ice and weather conditions plus application of advanced ice control techniques made the early opening possible, the Seaway company says. Also for the first time the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, were open all winter. Authorities believe the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway could remain open throughout the year by the early 1980s. Usually the Lakes and the Seaway are closed to ships for an average of three-and-a-half winter months yearly. Bubbler systems, specially designed buoys and booms with gaps in them, an ice prediction system which uses radar, and preventive ice-breaking are part of the new technology. Oakland, Calif. The port of Oakland has recorded a hike of 167,916 tons of cargo in 1974 over 1973. The port handled 7,375,065 tons last year. Of this, container cargo totaled 5,670,712 here, a 5.1 percent increase. Breakbulk general cargo increased 27.1 percent for a total of 1,032,233 tons, according to the head of the port's board of commissioners. During the year 1,115 ships docked here. AS James Lee in the wheeihouse of the SS Long Beach (Sea-Land) rings "finished with engines" as vessel completes voyage in port of San Francisco in November, 1974, This was Brother Lee's last ship as he plans to retire on an SlU pension. i Panama Canal To eliminate one of the contributing causes of "many marine accidents," the Panama Canal has ruled that vessels over 150 feet long must have engine revo­ lution and rudder angle indicators visible to pilots in the wheeihouse. Vessels more than 80 feet in the beam must install such indicators both in the wheeihouse and on each bridge wing. The new rules require ships nearing the canal's entrances to report their draft based on "tropical fresh water." Page 15 a." •• % if " ii �«£:33BeBS9S^>^S!£^ Before entering Houston meTnbership meeting, Seafarer Harvey Shero, who sails as able-seaman has registration card stamped by meeting officer, 8. W. Mac Donald. Before the membership meeting, SlU official Gene Taylor conducts job call as SlU members gather round to throw in for the jobs. 3^it ^f0. •Ml 'J-'vV'P: • •Va a „ ^ •J ^ •• '.•rcr^: -iK • n-. ••f,"r -•S' -^.7 - . ?' I'.v •••••.: .•• • .K=r> , N"' "<i-- * • • •a h:, "-t; r •, .....Sfir-lv ::j}-«^'KS SIRS J''#:?? , 'si... r t'-v S,; :-R. Houston Seafarers listen attentively to report given by SlU officials at last month's membership meeting here. The officials gave an up-to-date report on the status of the SlU and the maritime industry as a whole. fy - vi.-ijp... i-'T^ 1' r- m- vwS M - Ji • ' iTV Jx ,-.'v 7 Av ^ $4 ": monthly menpbership meetiieg^ on In the past several decades, the port Mi pl Houston, Tex. has steadily grown ffhe second Monday vfollowin^^^ ttp wliere H Is^^^t one of the ;&st Sunday ol^h month, ^ « L^t month, SIU ol^clH Mickey ini^est pod>^es in the U.S, SVom. Wilbum chaire|^.« the membership the SlU hirihj; haU on Canal St hi Houston, SIU patrolmen service vessels in the immediate port area I and as far away as Corpus Chri^ | l>x. and Lake Chai|^,L^. inaddi- i "H tion, SIU officials at the Houston | MyiPiMyMyMMyMMyy- • ^ hall provide Seafarers living in the | areajwith a hiU range of Union ser- | vices includhig help in .filhig for all f ineftihg at which scores of Houston Seahuei^i^^ In the demo cmffc PP process Itf; the Union^ ahd Op^to-date iOp<^ on * flie in ughOirt the of After the rrteetihg, benefit. An SIU official will check over the claim before it is sent but to make sure P ^ wcation ^dwel information is included on the claim to prevpgdelays. ... claims, as irell as conducting n :/ 'at :T:t c6unti$r, the Welfare I^an, SHI'S activities^^^^ O^^ > -Mms front in T^ishmigfort^^^ the Sanie HoUStoii patrolmen serviced thO - SlU-contracted tanker Montpelier ;; Victory at a payoff in Lake Charles, La*, to straighten out any beefs and I to hold a shipboard mOeting to bring the SIU crew up^io-^ate On thO Union's activities. the Montpelier Frctory was paying off after a 14week voyage delivering grain to : •' .r %/. 'IS- viM ; J .. •; 1 \ ' -1^1 "SIU official Mickey Wilbtirbi standing, delivei^ reports on the Union's activities over 6dess«, RUSSKI, and returning^^^^^ „ . , . „ . ^ u. take Charles With a cargo of crude Houston off,cialJoe Perez is seated right. >M f I • .p i -y 1 i > p;; !l f •s ( •.' i'p h:S %'• :• I. J'Si" •Ea'ajpi at;';;: i -•'.v' I ^1 ... ••- ,"7 . -^;' .•- 7 ! ':':y.mM ' ti lii.'Ri'' • r# -'Vv iK.-^^j&aWr'.r- J-•• • : ••:»'. j.- -.-'.'.'^ -^.y Veteran Seafarer Euai Granger, sailing as deck maintenance aboard the MontpeUer Victory, is Recertified Bosun'Chuck Hill, chairman of the Montpelier Victory's ship's on duty while the tanker is unloading its cargo committee, discusses Union business with officials Sal Saiazar, seated back of Algerian crude oil at the Conoco Oil Docks right, and Don Anderson, seated forward right. Standing is Seafarer Michael In Lake Charles. Augine, who sails in the steward department.-.. •. :Pl Seafarer Nick Bagley, sailing in the steward department, catches up on what has been going on in the maritime industry by reading the latest LOG after 14-week voyage to Russia. . ' The Montpelier Victory's crev*^ gather in messroom for Union rneeting after SIU Cook Jesse Spivey, Jr. helped provide the 14-week voyage to Russia with grain, and back to the States with a load of Montpelier Victory's crew with healthy. wellAlgerian crude oil. - balanced meals during 14-week voyage. d % -.K'laan ; ®;f,i • Ki aawtv-.; 1^ • - •- .:it -:; ;:<4- j �-'sr' Come On, Commander, Give My Boy a Break! 'Apprentice Mate' Proposal Unwise • i ^' '• The United States Coast Guard is currently considering the adoption of a proposal that would create the entiry rating of "apprentice mate." The SIU feels that this proposal, which could have serious adverse effects on the U.S. merchant marine, is being considered onlj/ in an effort to comply with the wishes of the multinational oil com­ panies. In a desire to be able to pick and choose mates for their vessels, the man­ agement groups proposing the creation of apprentice mates are seeking, in cooperation with a vocational facility in Maine, to set up a three-year school to train these men. At present all maritime schools which train tnates have fouryear programs, so it is obvious that training standards would be lowered. The proposal for a three-year program would entail two years af the school and one year at sea. However, there is no stipulation that the year at sea would have to be spent on a U.S.-flag vessel. So, it is possible, and in fact highly likely, that these apprentice mates may obtain their year's training on foreign and flag-of-convenieiice vessels. It seems to us that anyone who feels a man can gain valuable working expe­ rience aboard these foreign or flag-ofconvenience vessek, where operating procedures and safety requirements are in many instances inferior to those aboard American-flag vessels, is incred­ ibly naive, American seamen learn and practice their seagoing skills under U.S. Coast Guard supervision and inspection. Training aboard foreign vessels before eventual licensing as an American mer­ chant marine officer would clearly not Page 18 be comparable to that aboard an Ameri­ can-flag ship. The possibility of inadequate training for these apprentice mates however, is not the only reason the SIU is against' this proposal. Contrary to what the groups urging this program would have us believe, there is not a shortage in the number of available licensed U.S. deck personnel. In fact, considering the pres­ ent depressed state of the industry, there should be an abundance of licensed men ready to serve on merchant ships. The fact is though that these same management groups have made no effort to maximize the use of existing trained personnel, either from established U.S. maritime academies or unlicensed sea­ men who have come up through the ranks. Another major reason the SIU is op­ posed to this school is that, if imple- . mented, it would greatly reduce the op­ portunities an unlicensed man has to advance to the licensed ranks. The pro­ posal would have the effect of shifting these advancement opportunities from one class of maritime workers to an­ other. The influx of these apprentice mates would partly close a traditional avenue for unlicensed seamen to become licensed officers if they choose. The Coast Guard is at the present time soliciting views from representatives of different segments of the industry before reaching a decision. The SIU strongly feels that any regulations the agency puts forth should be for the benefit of the en­ tire maritime industry , and should n.ot be designed to aid specific interests, such as the proposed "apprentice mate" regula­ tions would do'. We have just finished a run to Novorossiysk, Russia with . iPIoad of grain and back loaded with crude oil from Algeria I paying off in Corpus Christi. It was a long and tiring trip as; we spent 55 days, all told, in Novorossiysk but J must say that; the crew conducted themselves very wiell for such a long stay, with only a few foul ups due to midnight curfew in Russia. 4 While in Novorossiysk, we were invited to participate in a • professional culinary competition, at the Seaman Club,"against J eleven other nation's ships. We drew down first prizes in all|| categories, taste, appearance, (decoration) and the steward,| Jimifiie Prestwood, drew first prize for doing the most in mak-; ing the contest a success. With cooks like Sara Loftin, chief : cook, Erwin Bradley, baker and Johnnie Hoiladay, 3rd cook, how could we miss. Some of the countries in competition were France, Italy, England, Norway, Turkey, Argentina, Greece, = Egypt, East Germany and West Germany, therefore, making a keen contest. A delegate from each ship was chosen for judges and they voted unanimously for the Supertanker" Achilles with France coming in second and West Germany| .|hird. , r- .v• j.. ' We are glad to read that phase 3 has started on the oil bill|(ou can bet that we are behind the StlU and SPAD to the^; bitter end to obtain the oil bill. Also, a vote of thanks to Paul|g , Hall and the Union for the fight tqsave the Joiies Act. All we ^ ^ need is for them to get a toe hold through hauling natural gas, then wreck our whole system on coastwise shippingi® happens then all they will need to do is cover us Up because we Will be dead. We can foresee a helLpf a battle coming up on this and I beg ail SIU brotbersto ke<^ the $ roiling into SPAP for we are goiiig to heed every dime for the forthcoming battle ItO savethe Jones Act and obtain the oil bill. Our committee consists of: Jimmie Parker, chairman (re­ certified); James R. Prestwood, Ships reporier, Oscar Gdoper, educational director; William (Poiig) Simmons, deck depart­ ment delegate; Jsrry Dennman, engirie department delegate and Erwin Bradley, steward department delegate. So far they have done a good job. We bid all our brothers and officials fair sailing and hope our bows cross soon. ^ : :: : if S' I . Hiigbie 1. Garretson, ¥WE • April im ^ ' • -jfe. , ,V»«m*XXXVil,No.4 Official Publication Vf the Saafarars Intamatlonal Union of AiTlartoa, AUihtlW Wane Waters Ulstrlct. AFt-CIO ^ ^ \ ^ J • EKncfAiwa Oonhl-''A Paul Hail. Cat Tannef, e*ec«f(ve Vioe-Presiiivnt Eart {Hiapard. V/oe-Praa/cf®"! Joe DiGiciigio, SscrelfUy-Traa^uto' LlndsOy Wtlllame, Vlcc-Preit^M ' Ffohk Oroiak. Wca-Praa/denf ' Feuf DsvWk, V/ca-/*r«SfefS,'!t" Publiahad monlHt/ by. Sefafarara Intametlonol Union. Atlarttie,. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 67S Fourth Avenue, SrOoh.'y,-t, ."..Y, i:2l5.:,iYs|::..4SS-SrS0''. pOwiage- paid at SrOoKlyn, N.V. Hi I U I,,.,.,: llM.,.: Seafarers Log '•"A-: �'k Writes Song Ai>out Furuseth Joe Glazer: Troubadour of the Labor Movement Joe Glazer has spent most of his adult life in the labor movement, and over the last 30 years the songs he has written about unions, the' • leaders and the workers have led to his being known as "labor's troubadour." A native of New York City, he has worked for the U.S. Information Agency for the past 14 years, serving as that agency's Labor Advisor for the last eight. But his experience in labor goes back to 1944 when he was assist­ ant educational director for the Textile Workers Union. Before joining the USIA he worked for the Rubber Work­ ers Union from 1950-1961 as educa­ tional director. Glazer started writing songs while he was working in the South for the Textile Workers. "I picked up a lot of songs down there. Many of the guys used to sing, especially on picket lines during strikes. I started writing some myself, and have just kept on doing it all these years." One song he wrote many years ago was about the "dream of a textile worker." The chorus line of the song (entitled The Mill Was Made of Marble) is: The mill was made of marble The machines were made out of gold And nobody ever got tired A nd nobody ever grew old As a Labor Advisor for the USIA, he visits foreign countries, making lecture and singing tours, telling the people something about American workers and their unions. Early last year Glazer visited four Scandinavian countries, and in each one he tried, as he does every time he goes abroad, to refer to some American labor figure who might have some spe­ cial meaning for the workers in that particular country. While in Norway Glazer told the story of Andrew Furuseth, father of the American Seamen's movement, and a native of Norway. When Glazer began to tell the natives something of the life of Furuseth, who had come to the United States in 1880, had helped to found the Sailors Union of the Pacific, in 1885, and later became president of the International Seamen's Union, he was surprised by the reaction of his audience. "I was telling this story of Furuseth to a labor group in the town of Hamar, and reciting his famous "Put me in jail speech" (with a translator's help), when one of the labor leaders jumped up in excitement and said, "Furuseth was born right near here in Romedal." When he learned from this group that the people of the town, with the help of some of the Norwegian unions, had erected a bust of Furuseth right off the main highway, Glazer says, "I just had to see it." It Was after seeing this bust of the man who did so much to relieve the American seamen's plight, that Glazer became inspired enough to compose a song about him. He wrote it while still in Norway, and premiered it one night at a reception for the top leaders in the Norwegian labor movement. (The en­ tire song is reprinted below.) Over the years this 56-year old "troubadour" has sung at many con­ ventions and other labor functions. He has also recorded record albums, in­ cluding one of railroad songs which he plans to perform at a convention of Railway Workers in the near future. Joe Glazer is a man who has suc­ ceeded in combining his talent for songwriting with a career dedicated to the American labor movement. It is a com­ bination that has been very rewarding both for him, and for all those who know him. JOE GLAZER In the little town of Romedal in 1854 AndrewFuruseth was bom, the poorest of the poor. r. He left his home in Norway to sail upon the sea; /rhose Were the days when a sailor's life was a life of misery. UIV U.UW 1.V/T.U ajl J u./-r j 1 i He slept in a filthy hole in the ship with bedbugs all around The food was not fit for a dog the Worst that could be found; , The captain was a tyrant, the sailors were his slaves; Many a time they wished that they had died in a watery grave. 1.1 After many years of sailing the whole wide world around; Andrew Furuseth set foot in San Francisco town. .. He gathered up his comrades on every dock and pier. He said we'll build a union and We're going to start right here. ;; He crossed the land from coast to coast to e'^ery seaport town^s^ He said we've got tp stand like men, don't let them grind you down. We'll build a seamen's union foj: every rnan that sails - ;We'll build a seamen's union, if they put us all in jail. < ' - • - , ..... .............. .... They can put me in a dungeon and lock me in a cell But no prison that they put me in can be worse than a sailor's hell They can lock me in that dungeon and throw away the key But they can't make me as lonely as the sailor on the sea^ ' This grand old sailor left this earth in 1938, /i J - ^,:il "i.ij 15.1J ^ There's a little bit of Furuseth on Norway's rocky shore, . ' , And on the coasts of the USA where the mighty oceans roar. But I believe his restless soul still roams the seven seas, Joe Glazer stands by a bust of Andrew Furuseth, father of the American Sea­ men's movement, near Furuseth's home town of Romedal, Norway. Delta Line's Three LASH Ships Pass Checkup > -> V) " -111 . , V.I Just after a year of service, the .LASH ships, the SS Delta Mar (left) the SS Delta Sud (center) and the SS Delia Norte (right) passed their "checkups" in the floating.diydocks of the Jacksonville, Fla. Shipyards. Above, the Delta Mar enters the drydock, the Delta Sud's 23-foot, 80,000-pound propeller is inspected and the Delta Norte, high and dry in the dock, presents her bulbous bow for closer scrutiny. Right after the drydocking, the ships resumed their regular ports of call in the Caribbean and on the eastern coast of South America. April, 1975 Page 19 >. �mrn^'^ •r^-rrr.z.'cT-irrf^ l-r I»yW % ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended September 30,1974 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Aimual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) Item ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $6,865,765.94 (b) Employee -• (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $ 6,865,765.94 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refimds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 263,822.82 ii l> (b) Dividends ;(c) Rents ^r (d) Other (Specify) .i, (e) Total Income from Investments ' 263,822.82 4. Profit on disposal of investments •< V-ifi.-,. . 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of inIM/: vestments ~ pi: ,- :n 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) ; T. (b) Interest on delinquencies; miscellaneous .. (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 1,727.97 1,727.97 $ 7,131,316.^ DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE , 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc* J 12. Administrative Expenses:. (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums .' (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, eimployee benefits, office expense (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments ". 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments • 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a") Interest on mortgages (b) Provision for doubtful contributions re­ ceivable; misc (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions j; ' Page 20 ' • -v!. ;U,;. $ 378,439.26 3,573,865.27 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILmES End of Reporting Year ASSETS' Item , $ 247,084.88 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: 1,309,383.76 (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 21,227.99 (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans; misc 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings 3,963,806.63 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: • (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) 6,324,371.31. (1) See schedule % (2) % J.. 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured ........ 402,761.24 (b) Unsecured . i.« . 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated : (b) Other Real Estate — 7. Other Assets: 57,577.90 (a) Accrued Income 1 4,604.57 (b) Prepaid Expenses 36,294.71 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net; security deposits $12,367,112.99 8. Total Assets LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Insurance and Auunity Premiums Payable : Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable ; ; Accrued Expenses ••••,•• Other Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages payable"!'. .,,, Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) ....... Total Liabilities and Reserves ; • 111,323.44 83,691.01 12,172,098.54 $12,367,112.99 •^The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials; If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—^Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). 49,261.15 9,000.42 3,597.84 24,221.31 7,434.55 400.03 1,262.90 . ^ ^ OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF SS. 25,144.60 120,322.80 • -i ' i COUNTY OF. and. 626,135.97 Trustees of the Fund and ; , • affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. 9,242.13 85,310.52 94,552.65 $ 4,793,315.95 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16)- $12,172,098.54 Note: Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK (a) 2,338,000.78 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item-14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) Emplo)iApl?fte: , , it , '.ry- ; ' .. j. • " Employee trustw / ^ $ 9,834,097.76 7,131,316.73 4,793,315.95 Seafarers Log �AB Gets Clinic Card in AB Antonio Trevino (left, accepts h' - SHS? HoUStOn <="^^»"lum a,Prn'^^p^® a/pVn^^T,® ' *-""1. MO. ^ohool wil, soon ofer -••^' °o (Jan or (ts MTD Affirms Strong Oil Bill Support Continued itinued from from Page 22 ly^N?^wr^''^A w Brook- S.?#|S££ News v7^..^^;P^"iWing m Newport has laid OS 2^000 wtte.""''''""'''''' "Th ^"swerlsCai^o 6A n^i problems """'me F ems, and the answer accepted by . Continued from Page 3 placed before the for dis. w cS."''"" "•" delegates for cussion. ® dis- f^ff^nd CrewConferenc^ n " *''® P®'* New York-Derir Department—wk. Deck ment—ATh»,» _ -^mcrcn.irbas,MechrjStt supported by the AFT. pass^ ContSstate in'lgytThe'bT -tbr;^jiTor""-»pimports for U S flap Qhinc dent Ford. I'^^etoed by Presi: s^SifFrF" a- CWC© aincc the veto S U s ie« ""J'i" particular the inH • tleet, and in tanker fleet is in " f^^'^.^ttly-owned inaction of 'the U -je actions of f • government and "We governments, Wdbam Hand and Sydney ptSf S"SH!5S?.5 rt of New Orleans- Der-t n De^arStnnotn'^f ^^P^'^ment—Patrklf program would resS i'^'-®°'* " SarSr^" needs!" "hie nation Followmg the discussion on the state ? esMenrM™" i-tss=i;i.w S£--J=.r.^ and thl. ^ renewal in June and the changes needed in it for It will also give us," Hall continued t5'„°PP^^fify to discuss our Ssti tution and shipping rules, our Pension Welfare and Vacation ml '^easion, nfeTlr^Z ''~~a ^^PP^^'-UP organizational efforts." srcssessfsF -ps-sissss a^SSaSSr cludtn-iSK^''''' "uoea, this conference will giveheusconthp Sire » S®""" guie Department—^John F Hnii' ^ SSr°«—' - "^ In the port of Mobile: Deck Depart- April, 1975 S?rSr|S ,£s-c:^S?3 S?£™?.£ fhe Pme,Poin.,Md.fromApr.,4™%:;: AFL^S Deck Department Wii^ R; 5",^^ Ho w^msi' P^S • threat to the freedom^of'^ ^ definite where." ^'^^^^om of workers every- Page 21 ^iiirii - •;!jJi/.'W •' 'i.L'•;;.•••' ' ii ;Tr ft. ?,> �• -S- A CLEAR COURSE! 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, vritbout 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. Tlie convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear min^ 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. f • Personals Thomas McNicholas Please contact George Kerrigan as soon as possible at 8008 S. Talman Ave.. Chicago, 111. 60652. Edward MIshanski Please contact your son Walter as soon as possible at 60 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18702. Ragner O. Anderson Please call Bertha Myntee as soon as possible at (206) 282- 4523. Richard Kronenberger Please. contact your daughter, Re­ becca Romano, as soon as possible at 1971 Homecrest Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11229, or call her at (212) 645-6976. William Thompson Please contact your sister Betty as soon as possible at 3691 62nd St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33710. All Seafarers Howard Lester Milstead, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please con­ tact Michael Lester Milstead as soon as possible at 2129 Campbell Dr., Mesquite, Tex. 75149, or call (214) 328-6085. Antonio Escoto Please contact your brother Scott as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., River Ridge, La. 70123, or call (504) 737-0910. Edward Louis Kreml Please contact your son John Paul Kreml as soon as possible - at 2907 Vinan Dr., North Lake. 111. 60164. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plians Cash Benefits Paid Amount' Number Feb. 20-Mar. 26,1975 MONIH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment • Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical . .. 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 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation MONTH TO DATE YEAR* TO DAI E 44,999.85 $ 363.00 420.00 2,562.85 94.50 63,728.00 427.00 5,845.71 3,128.70 121,109.85 2,746.00 1,452.00 3,681.87 363.50 174,872.00 1,688.46 15,198.69 5,142.20 ^ 16 363 140 22 3 7^966 3 192 77 41 2,746 484 42 5 21,859 11 545 102 551 80 148 22 • 5 103 1,154 192 332 47 10 382 126,101.19 3,087.91 19,583.00 6,600.00 283.00 3,627.99 241,176.83 7,357.11 42,927.60 14,100.00 762.00 10,377.19 13 .252 160 25 64 — 5 — 1.958 42 502 356 51 220 1 -8 3 3,908 39,000.00 40,651.78 6,253.20 3,683.50 • 1,890.94 1,251.29 — 13,799.40 126,000.00 99,648.77 12,579.91 7,841.75 5,058.17 72.00 2,320.84 1,216.00 27,511.20 17 31 7,544.50 15,200.85 12,185 2,329 895 * 15,409 33,074. 4,674 3,135 40,883 $ YEAR TO DATE •• 940,404.79 394,927.31 1,177,256.80 570,516.51 1,787,251.56 454,300.88 $ 3,904,913.15 $1,419,744.70 - ''"ink Seafarers Log m- ?v-' �• fi New SIU Pensioners Pablo P. Dolendo, 56, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 33 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Brother Dolendo was born in the Philippines and is now a resi­ dent qf San Francisco. Stephen J. Knapp, 71, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a second cook. Brother Knapp had sailed for 34 years. He was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962 and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corp. Born in Czech­ oslovakia, he is a resident of Vero Beach, Fla. Anthony C. Beck, 65, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Beck had sailed for 28 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in California and is now a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Louis W. Cartwright, 70, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Cartwright had sailed for 50 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bom in Iowa, he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Charles H. Cassard, 65, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. Brother Cassard had sailed for 20 years. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A Louisiana native, he is a resident of New Orleans. liSh:!-, 1; f; VsKf •^: Karl A. Eriksson, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Eriksson had sailed for 38 years and is a Finnish Army veteran of 1934-5. He is a naturalized Amer­ ican citizen. Born in Finland, he is a resident of Baltimore. Robert Gregory, Jr., 59, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Gregory had sailed for 32 years. He is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II. A native of Elenton, N.C., he is a resident of Norfolk. Leroy Gulley, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department. Brother Gulley had sailed for 37 years. He Nyas born in Mobile and is a resident there. Julio Evans, 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 and had been sailing as a bosun since 1966. Brother Evans began sailing : before World War II from the port of Philadelphia. He walked the pick­ et line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line beef in 1962. Seafarer Evans applied for the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram in 1973. A native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Fa­ jardo Gardens, Puerto Rico. I Hugh R. Hallman, 62, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hallman had sailed for 36 years. He was born in Atlanta and is a resident of Mobile. Paul R. Simmons, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Simmons had sailed for 28 years. Born in Lilian. Ala., he is a resident of Mobile. Albert G. Lee, 49, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lee had sailed for 27 years and had received a personal safety award in 1960 while sailing aboard an accidenb-free ship, the SS Wacosta. He is a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Alabama, he is a resi­ dent of McKerizie, Ala. Roman Szczygiel, 62, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Szczygiel had sailed for 42 years. A native of Poland, he is a resident of Denver. Joseph A. Long, 67, joined the Union in the port of Norifolk in 1956 sailing as a second cook. Brother Long had sailed for 24 years. He was born in Ocran, Va., and is a resident of Seattle. Frank Nagy, 65. joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Nagy had sailed for 29 years and did picket duty in the N.Y. Harbor -strike in 1961 and in the District Council 37 beef in 1965. He is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War ll. A native of New Jersey, he is a resident of Spotswood, N.J. Uldarico P, Repledad, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1961 sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Repiedad is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Bom in New Washington, Apklan, the Phil­ ippines, he is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Juan M. Sandoval, 52, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Sandoval had sailed for 25 years and 'in 1961 was awarded a personal safety certificate for sailing on an accident-free vessel, the SS Alcoa Patriot. He was born in Guatemala and is a resident of Tarrettsville, Md. Robert J. Patterson, 57, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Pat­ terson had sailed for 33 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Philadelphia, he is currently a resi­ dent of the Bronx, New York City with his wife, Bertha. Morris Tromba, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Tromba was born in'Brooklyn, N.Y. and is now a resident of Davidson, N.C. with his wife, Betty Jo. Luis A. Ramirez, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ramirez was an engine dele­ gate and received a personal safety award in 1960 while abroad the acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Steel Architect during that year. A native^of Yauco, Puerto Rico, he is currently a resi­ dent of Caguas, Puerto Rico with his wife, Maria Teresa. Berry B. Tippins, 63, joined the Srj in 1945 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief cook. Brother Tippins had sailed for 29 years. He was ijorn in Georgia and is a resident of Savannah. Dirk Visser, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Visser had sailed for 52 years. The Seafarer was a winner in the Union's Safety Poster Contest in 1961. He was born in The Nether­ lands and is a resident of New Orleans. Horace L. Williams, 49, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Wil­ liams had sailed for 28 years. He was bom in North Carolina and is a resi­ dent of Tomball, Tex. <{ ' ^4'irti) ) 'il' i ' I I'lj iw. .'Mi i '0 Alfonso Rivera, 64, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 46 years. Brother Ri­ vera won a personal safety award on the accident-free ship, the SS Claireborne in 1960. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Elizabeth, N.J. with his wife, Ampayo. Francis D. Finch, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile isailing as a bosun. Brother Finch had sailed for 29 years. Bom in Mississippi, he is a resident of Prichard, Ala. Hovrard K. Pierce, 65, joined the "Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Pierce was a ship's delegate. He is a U.S. Navy veteran. A native of Maryland Seafarer Pierce is a resident of 'iexas City, Tex. William A. Teffner, 59, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Teffner had sailed for 39 years. He was born in Balti­ more and is a resident there. i: si- •t-ii 1 m rij u il -d Woodward W. Spivey, 54, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Spivey had sailed for 28 years. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Georgia, he is a resident of Savannah. Rage 23 ,1.1/1 ' f f.:,. •I fo;- �/ '*V' - ^ /'•-.' fr • ! ;.''A., •/,'- \£-'-l-' L,<_A,. ^ ; ' '' ^ J -J- ". -' V ,. , -,, / / i ' i ^ J •? ./•• // - / / /• . ' • . :..• . » i i|||||;:;«?v:;', l:3^. "V^'-V- X*' I I ^Sf/c Se "Porf 'tr5f1"z P and ^HOU 'T ""'' es Moby Dick '^aec^.y'"' SoipoSIS^ "•> KfrySUSSir-S Z*®' 'o Aer place^ " '^as used as « ®e a blockade ' III /l' • ri| ^ '•. , co^nd":BwKhjgjj ^*>nrad ,ras •''a";',;;;" iS!«;^. w.!'?. ^ I /r- Ay' . H J ^ !l4 ' - \lAy^/^ t '• ;' ''.V - ?g t' ^ : •"ar/esl^A^mshe', '^•'^°'Sanl^mherber,H ••"•" •"e 'rngfel Mystic'^ '='®«'aterfrom.''' '*«'«''ng bar/t s 7 y :yy ; • ^'piti^l!!Z:^°?fPh .-• •- _,,' A^Ai .1.0AA' '.• '•••"• •'" seaman- :'' >:A:y-y/;A'y:y .V. ^vv^"- 80A " �•! ••V, .:/U r „:<{, • : ^ i ('• • .1. r-Lr ry i -• t :•} I: li I' •fl' •Ml- Drawing children today the way it drew the ships and seafarers of old, Mystic lighthouse guides them to an adventure in history. K The Spirit of Melville's Moby Dick nally named the George Stage. One. of the smallest full rigged ships ever constructed, she was used as a training ship for young men joining the Danish Merchant Marine. Ron down in 1905 by a British steamer, the Conrad sank with a loss of 22 lives. After being raised and repaired, she continued in service until 1934. Renamed the Joseph Conrad^ she served as both, a private yacht and an American training ship until 1947. She was given to the Marine Historical Association by a special act of Con­ gress, and once again serves as a train­ ing ship as well as an exhibit. Mystic's exhibits include the hobbies and art forms pf the whalers as ^ell as examples of the working side of his life. The main collection of ship's art is located in the Stillman Building once the main structure of the Greenmau shipyard... Named for one of the founders of the Seaport, Dr. Charles K. Stillman, it houses a collection of scrimshaw, ships' models, paintings, and figureheads that are among the best in the country. The scrimshaw ranges from corset stays to walking sticks and pie crust crimpers. The most elaborate carvings are on whales' teeth. The earliest set of well identified teeth waS carved by a sailor named Frederick Myrich. Named "Susanne's teeth" after the whaling shipSusanne, they were carved during voyages between 1826 and 1853. Another wing of the building, the mills dye house, holds the collection of figureheads, possibly the largest in the country. It also holds full rigged ships' models, whale oil products and samples of macrame. These samples of the sailors art reveal quite a bit about his life. The intricate knot patterns of macrame, exotic at first glance, were developed to wfle away the hours off watch. Using the knots necessary to his work, and rope, which he had in abundance, an idle pastime developed into an art form during the long months and years of a voyage. Scrimshaw is a more obvious form of art to develop this way. Using the bones and teeth of the whales they hunted, time passed while whaling scenes and the faces of loved ones were painstakingly recorded. The whaler, like all hunters lived in constant contact with his quarry. It provided a living, oil for his lamps, stays to keep his women shapely, and a medium for his arts. Mystic has pre­ served this for new generations, in spirit as well as form, and shows us a way of life we could only know through chanties and sea stories. 'm I'I:: lll ..11 f: + .• f ^i 4 f% " "' " ^ ' . . .> • ^ ^ Full-rlggied rnodels, ships figureheads, and macrame all shov/ another side of the sailor's life. Using the teeth and bones of his prey the whaler tells the story of the hunt. The scrimshaw shown above includes scenes of the ships p.nd whaleboats during the chase, and (bottom I, to r.) a whaleboat making the kill. The whale in the last piece is shown as a separate carving on top. Page25 .::x . ;. . X- J. 7:'; Ii V • �9ISPAYCHIIIS RiPOttf ' TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C MARCH i-31,1975 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea . Alpena Buffalo ; Cleveland Detroit Duluth '. Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes . Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ...,. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes . Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston ........ New York ...... Philadelphia .. . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . .. Jacksonville San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 86 28 58 15 5 86 0 • 445 51 24 16 130 575 3 13 1 3 3 0 3 5 5 4 1 4 0 8 0 2 55 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 4 1 3 11 1 1 0 21 76 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 5 10 2 61 3 32 14 1 27 37 16 48 18 11 5 51 0 2 328 1 27 1 7 4 0 7 15 11 . 15 5 5 2 8 0 0 108 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 3 12 52 9 15 5 103 431 4 2 7 11 4 4 1 33 141 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 7 1 33 2 16 8 0 20 29 8 34 11 13 8 34 0 1 218 2 6 1 4 2 1 0 2 2 8 1 1 0 6 2 1 39 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 13 3 7 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36 5 19 9 1 12 34 7 28 4 13 14 27 0 0 210 7 80 11 31 15 2 14 50 21 54 10 23 7 44 31 0 400 3 17 1 2 1 2 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 8 0 0 41 1 3 17 92 9 19 15 156 366 26 3 11 43 9 22 9 123 523 12 11 18 34 15 4 4 98 139 1,201 418 1,619 602 181 783 48 108 156 29 247 Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes .... Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes, Page 26 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 6 9 0 62 14 0 15 4 0 29 5 0 8 2 1 3 0 0 32 9 0 8 28 0 16 5 0 35 1 . 0 0 13 0 32 5 0 1 4 0 20 72 0 0 12 0 5 2 360 97 1 5 184 15 77 33 12 53 150 72 149 51 61 18 148 0 6 1,033 2 33 3 8 9 3 10 20 8 16 8 14 0 17 0 1 152 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 19 10 0 1 30 0 7 8 56 245 1 0 0 6 0 1 4 12 13 12 4 14 28 13 3 5 79 1,112 1 1 3 . 5 1 0 ' 0 11 163 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 4 23 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 3 0 50 18 0 3 0 5 25 3 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 26 7 0 26 9 0 4 6 0 31 3 0 8 0 2 19 1 0 4 2 . 0 44 11 0 0 9 0 1 2 0 250 82 0 3 140 19 62 30 11 33 89 49 123 33 29 19 117 0 1 757 2 79 8 20 13 1 14 31 16 42 14 29 3 35 0 ' 1 308 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 4 5 32 9 4 5 63 820 3 2 3 3 4 4 ' 1 20 328 •«. 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 6 14 3 73 16 36 23 7 41 73 27 91 21 32 15 79 0 3 540 1 13 1 8 5 1 1 2 6 16 5 6 0 10 0 3 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 5 3 1 2 15 555 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 81 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 55, 12 39 12 6 18 66 11 51 . 13 20 19 39 0 0 363 2 211 37 53 41 6 27 139 54 132 30 50 22 91 0 4 904 11 44 1 7 4 1 0 8 2 10 1 6 0 29 0 1 125 3 12 14 31 5 10 13 18 25 9 0 4 77 2 32 24 148 508 15 0 15 66 1 16 13 126 376 - 8 0 7 14 0 0 2 31 113 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 8 ST^ARD DEPARTMENT 6 0 1 36 0 22 5 3 0 19 0 2 6 6 0 .. 0 0 0 19 5 0 0 8 21 5 0 2 0 23 9 0 2 5 19 8 0 0 3 7 0 32 14 0 13 0 0 0 2 105 0 198 3 0 4 39 0 7 4 57 255 6 0 2 5 0 4 1 18 123 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 • ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ..... Norfolk ....... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle ........ Puerto Rico .... Houston ...... Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ... Buffalo Cleveland ...... Detroit........ Duluth i .i) Frankfort ...... Chicago Totals Great Lakes .......... Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 331 1,139 284 105 389 1 21 22 2,693 248 2,941 1,442 136 1,578 SlU Adantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Woricer PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4Ave.,BkiyD. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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Seafarers Appeals Board. ^ directly to the Union or to the Seafa P contracts ^ '""'oKSV'cS'diad mail within 3k days ol union concepts and Seafarer seamen. requested. April, 1975 ib. "KSB^sca^, violated, or that be �Jfmal Beparturesf • i in. !;' iV lu (f •? !• 'I"'. ;' "t i t n J} ' h--' •S'" •,- ••- -t'f- ., J SIU pensioner Herman H. Hickman, 59, died on Mar. 19. Brother Hickman joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief electri­ cian. He had sailed for 37 years and was a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Florida, he was a resident of Pensacola, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Herman and two daughters, Barbeu'a and Patricia. SIU pensioner Fnrmah H. Haynes, Sr., 78, succumbed to pneumonia in St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Tenn. on Feb. 16. Brother Haynes joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a Tennessee native and was a resident of Knoxville. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, Anderson County, Tenn. Surviving are a son, Furman, Jr. of Knoxville and two daughters,. Mrs. Eilline Lockett of Knoxville and Mrs. Barbara Sue Hatley of Mobile. John H. "Jack" Schesventer, 51, suc­ cumbed to a pulmon­ ary ailment in Jack­ sonville on Feb. 27. Brother Schesventer joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1969 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a veteran of the post-war Army. Born in Cleve­ land, he was a resident of St. Augus-tine, Fla. Cremation took place at the East Coast Crematorium, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Surviving are two brothers, Fred of St. Augustine and William of Euclid, Ohio. ;; >1 ' i•i 'i -3 ^ ii •p- SIU pensioner Walter A. Schlecht, 59, died on Feb. 16. Brother Schlecht joined the Union in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 35 years and walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Schlecht was also a veteran of the Navy in World War II. A native of Gloucester, Mass., he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving is a brother, Donald Ryan of Haverhill, Mass. Charles R. Ames, 53, was accidently drowned off the Gar­ field Ave. Slip near Capitol Elevator No. 6 in Duluth Ship Harbor on Oct. 25. Brother Ames joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing-as a wheelsman for 29 years for Kinsman Marine Steamship Co. He attended a Union navigation school and was a Navy vet­ eran from 1940 to 1959. Born in Manistique, Mich., he was a resident of Detroit when he died. Burial was in Ballhorn Cemetery, Sheboygan, Mich. Surviving is his mother. Pearl of De­ troit. ^ Page 28 SIU pensioner Alfred C. Jutchess, 66, succumbed to congestive heart fail­ ure in the Baltimore N USPHS Hospital on Feb. 10. Brother Jutchess joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand. He was born in St. Paul, Minn, and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in St. Stanislaus Ceme­ tery, Baltimore City, Md. Surviving are his widow, Barbara; a son, Anthony and a daughter, Victoria. George M. Gornick died aboard the tug, Margarette Han­ nah (Hannah Inland .1^ X* Waterways) on Feb. 27. Brother Gornick joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as an OS for the Great Lakes Dock & Dredge Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a resident of Riverdale, 111.' Surviving are his widow, Anna and a daughter, Mary Barbara. E. B. Hardcastle, SIU pensioner WilUam R. King, 74, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N.Y. on Jan.' 22. Brother King joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a fireman-watertend­ er. He had sailed for 53 years. Born in San Francisco, he was a resident of Santurce, Puerto Rico at his death. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetety, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Gerard T. McGarity, 52, succumbed to arteriosclerosis aboard the SS San Pedro (Sea-Land) in Naha Port, Okinawa on Aug. 31. Brother HF. McGarity joined the W SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. A native of Billings, Mont., he was a resident of Gardena, Calif. Sea­ farer McGarity was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are a brother, Jerome of Billings and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Ryan of Gardena. Floyd A. Moore, 56, expired on Feb. 20. Brother Moore joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Ar­ thur in 1968 sailing as' a deckhand for the Sabine Towing Co. in 1965, Nation­ al Marine Service in 1966, Marine Fueling Co. in 1973, Moron, Cook Towing Co. and the D. M. Pielow Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Houston, he was a resident of Port Arthur. Surviving is his widow, Pauline. SIU pensioner Hjalmer E. M. Olofsson, 75, passed away on Mar. 5. Brother Olofsson joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chicago sailing as . a fireman-watertend­ er. He had sailed for 45 years. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Chicago when he died. 65, passed away on Mar. 16 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Hardcastle joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Carlsbad, N.M., he was a resident of Seattle. Sur­ viving are a sister, Mrs. Louis (Buelah) Merrell Kievlan of San Diego and a nephew, William E. Smith of Carlsbad. SIU pensioner Emigdio Canonizado, 72, passed away on Jan. 11. Brother Canonizado joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 50 years and was a Navy veteran from 1921 to 1947. Born in the Philippines, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and he was a resident of Ports­ mouth, Va. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Violet. Roy Lockaby, 47, succumbed to a mas­ sive hemorrhage in Towns County Hos­ pital. Hiawassee. Ga., on Dec. 8. Brother Lockaby joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sail­ ing as an OS for the Reiss Steamship Co. A native of Georgia, he was a resi­ dent of Hiawassee when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Jeanette; a son, Calvin, and a daughter, Debra Lynn of Hiawassee. SIU pensioner Edward C. O'Meata, 76, died on Mar. 13. Brother O'Meara joined the Union in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Rail­ road from 1923 to 1964. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. A New Jerseyite, he was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Lenore and a daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann Burch of Jersey City. Burl C. Loew, Jr., 52, died in River Rouge, Mich., on Dec. 6. Brother Loew joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as an oiler. He was a Navji veteran of World War II. Born in Michigan, he was a resident of Howell, Mich, when he passed away. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby, Mich. Surviv­ ing are three .sons. Ross, Kevin and Karl, and a daughter, Linda. \. SIU pensioner Guillermo C. Mark W. Conrad, Pena, 61, expired of Sr., 68, died of natur­ a hemorrhage in al causes on Jan. 18. Doctors Hospital, Brother Conrad Houston on Npv,i Lr joined the SlU-affili. Brother Pena joined ated IBU in Port Ar­ . the SIU in the port of thur, Tex. in 1961 New York in 1959 sailing as a cook for sailing as a third the D.M. Picton Co. from 1943 to 1953 cook. He had sailed for 23 years. Sea­ and for the Sabine Towing Co. from farer Pena was born in Laredo, Tex. 1953 to 1961. He Was a veteran of the and was a resident of Corpus Christi, U.S. Army Transportation Corps ih ' Tex. Interment was in Brookside Me­ World War II. A native of Upper La morial Park, Houston. Surviving arc his Have, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a widow, Enedina and a brother, Ramon resident of Port Arthur when he passed Cipriano of Corpus Christi. away. Burial was in Groves, Tex. Sur­ Kenneth J. viving is his widow, Davis. Thompson, 61, died SIU pensioner William E. Lake, 87, of cancer in the Me­ passed away on Mar. 2. Brother Lake morial Medical Cen­ joined the Union in 1938 in the port of ter, Ashland, Wise, Boston sailing in the steward depart­ on Feb. 12. Brother ment. He was born in the British Wert Thompson joined the Indies and was a resident of RoxbUry, ; SIU in the port of Mass. when he died. Surviving is his I Toledo in 1960 sail­ daughter, Atidrey of Philadelphia. ing as a gateman for the Great Lakes Steamship Co. Born in Ashland, he was SIU pensioner Archibald G. Davis, a resident there when he died. Burial 67, died in Southampton, England on was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ashland. Feb. 8. Brother Davis joined the Union Surviving are his widow,-Genevieve and in 1949 in the port of Chicago sailing two daughters, Judith and Phylis. as a chief steward for the Erie Naviga­ tion Co. from 1967 to 1970. He had sailed for 27 years and was a veteran of the British Royal Navy in World War II. Seafarer Davis was born in Ports­ mouth, England and was a resident of Southampton at his death. Surviving are his brother, Stanley, and a niece, Mrs. Rita M. Lazarski, both of Southamp­ ton. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Seafarers Log �Louis W. Peeper,. 61, died of a heart attack in a Hong Kong hospital on, Jan. 25 following a seizure on the SS Sea-Land Commerce while docked in the harbor. Brother Peeper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief stew­ ard. He had sailed for 30 years. Sea­ farer Peeper was a native of Cincinnati and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Nevena; a son, Robert Louis of Ft. Lauderdale; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Bennett of Seattle and Mrs. Judith Utz of Tampa; a brother, Robert of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Jager of Miami; Mrs. Gladys Helpin and Mrs. Thelma Murphy, both of Ft. Thomas; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Donna Markoff and five grandchildren. SIU pensioner Antonio M. Diaz, 58, died on Feb. 18. Brother Diaz joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 32 years. Sea­ farer Diaz was born in Puerlp Rico and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y., when he passed away. Surviving are a daugh­ ter, Lucy and a step-grandson, Serafin Mariel of the Bronx. Robert E. Kiedinger, 49, died aboard the SS Eagle Voyager (Maritime Overseas) while in Russian wa­ ters at the end of December. Brother Kiedinger joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 25 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of .Birming­ ham, Ala., he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in Birmingham. Surviving are his widow. Myrtle; three sons, Robert E., Jr., Ronald and Michael; his mother, Eliz­ abeth and a sister, Mrs. Mary K. Hartsfield, both of Birmingham. Harland C. Radloff, 60, died on Feb. 24. Brother Radloff joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1969 sailing as a sec­ ond cook for Kins­ man Marine. He was a World War II vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force. A native of Freedom, Wise., he was a resident of Manitwoc, Wise, at the time of his death. Surviving is a brother, Ervin of Appleton, Wise. Jeremiah J. Mc­ Carthy, 52, expired on Feb. 20. Brother McCarthy joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a deck engi­ neer. He had sailed for 31 years and was an engine delegate. A native of Ireland, he was a resident of Houston when he died. Surviving are four daughters, Kathleen of South Boston, Geraldine, Pamela and Mary. April, 1975 Edwin G. Moyer, 25, died in Charity Hospital, New Orle­ ans, on Jan. 29. Brother Moyer joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a wiper. He was a 1968 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., and was also a HLSS graduate in 1967 in New Orleans. Seafarer Moyer was born in Cooperstown, N.Y., and was a resi­ dent of Rose Bone, N.Y., and New Orleans. Internment was in Unadella Cemetery, Unadella Fork, N.Y. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding Moyer, and two stepbrothers, James D. Crewell of Schoharie, N.Y. and Douglas Crewell of Fultonville, N.Y. SIU pensioner >am Knuckles, 87, died of a cerebral vascular mishap on Dec. 20 in the Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson, N. C. Brother Knuckles " BH joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 49 years. A native North Carolinian, he was a resident of Warrenton, N.C. at the time of his death. Interment was in Cook's Chapel Church Cemetery, Warren Plains, N.C. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Edith Plummer of Englewood, N.J. and a cousin, Mrs. Helen Jenkins of New York City. SIU pensioner John L. Mahoney, 68, expired in a he­ patic coma in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Jan. 3. Brother Mahoney joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a deck engineer. He had sailed for 36 years. Born in Boston, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Seafarer Mahoney donated his body to the Louisiana State Anatomical Board in New Orleans for medical research. Surviving are his widow, Kljfford Kay and a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Clark of Maiden, Mass. SIU pensioner David P. Rivers, 48, died on Feb. 23. Brother Rivers join­ ed the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 28 years. Born in Pat­ rick, S.C., he was a resident of Diboll, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Bertie Mae; two daughters, Geraldine and Jacqueline; his mother, Mrs. Percy Rivers of Ruby, S.C. and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Cranford of Cheraw, S.C. Alonzo W. Morris, 67, passed away on Feb. 15. Brother Morris joined the Union in the port of »w« • < Mobile in 1958 sail­ ing as a chief cook. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mo­ bile when he died. Surviving are his mother, Martha of Cottonwood, Ala. and a sister, Dollie of Houston, Ala. SIU pensioner Richard E. Tunison, 62, passed away on Dec. 5. Brother Tun­ ison joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-v/atertender. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Tunison was a native of Maupin, Ore. and was a resi­ dent of Harbor, Ore. Surviving are his widow, Edith; two sons, Richard E., Jr. and Josef Earl; a daughter, Loris Estrella; his mother, Meta of Coavallis, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Loretta E. Wallace of Harbor. SIU pensioner Dale L. Barton, 59, died on Mar. 2 in Little Traverse Hos­ pital, Petoskey, Mich. Brother Bar­ ton joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Mackinaw Transportation Co. from 1962 to 1970. He had sailed for 24 years and was a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Niles, Mich., he was a resident of Mackinaw City, Mich. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Mackinaw City. Surviving is his widow, Grace. SIU pensioner Louis C. Campbell, 69, passed away on Feb. 28. Brother Campbell joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1959 sailing as a tankerman for the Interstate Oil Co. from 1943 to 1946 and from 1966 to 1973 and as a tugboat captain for the Graham Transportation Co. from 1946 to 1963. During World War II, he was a welder at the Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. shipyard in Baltimore. A native of Macon, Mo., he was a resident of Bear Creek, N.C. Surviving are two sons, Gary and Joseph Love; three daughters, Jackylyn Love, Katherine Love and Karen Love and a sister, Mrs. Wilson (Mary Lou) Poe of Bear Creek. SIU pensioner Juan Monzon y Davila, 70, passed away on Feb. 7 in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. Brother Davila joined the Union in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 26 years. Seafarer Davila was a native of Las Palmas and was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in Las Palmas. Surviving are a brother, Faustino and a sister. Carmen, both of Las Palmas. Roy W. Clark, 77, passed away in 1974. Brother Clark joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bo­ sun. He had sailed for 45 years and was > """ A a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. Seafarer Clark was bom in West Virginia and was a resi­ dent of La Porte,- Tex. Surviving are his widow, Emma and two sons, Michael andJRobert. William L. Wharton, 47, died of cardiac failure in Kobe (Japan) Kaisei Hospital on Jan. 15. Brother Wharton first became ill on the SS Sea-Land Finance while anchored in Kobe Harbor. His ashes were buried at sea off the Finance. He had sailed for 27 years and joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an OS. Seafarer Wharton was a postwar vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. A native of Mt. Savage, Md., he was a resident of Wilm­ ington, Calif, at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Donna Jean; two stepdaughters, Cynthia and Paulette Gray; his father, James of Mt. Savage, and a sister, Mrs. Jeanne Foss of Wilmington. v;;: Lloyd A. Taylor, 40, died on Feb. 16. Brother Taylor join­ ed the Umon in the port of Norfolk in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was a post­ war veteran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Taylor was bom in Pitt City, N.C. and was a resident of Vanceboro, N.C. Sur­ viving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Kerry and a brother.Franklin of Green­ ville, N.C. Michael A. Cerrelli, 64, expired in the Baltimore U.S. Public Health Serv­ ice Hospital on Feb. 28. Brother Cerrelli joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as a chief cook. He was bom in Penn­ sylvania and was a resident of Phila­ delphia. Surviving are his widow, Frances and a son, Henry. SIU pensioner Donald S. Gardner, 90, died of pneumo­ nia in Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Brookhaven, L. I., N. Y. on Feb. 9. Brother Gardner joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 61 years. Seafarer Gardner was born in British Guiana and was a resident of Shirley, L.I., N.Y. He was also a naturalized American citizen. Inter­ ment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, East Moriches, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Yoshie; a son, Roy of Shirley; a daughter, Hirora and a niece, Mrs. Lucille Babb of Georgetown, Bri­ tish Guiana. SIU pensioner John J. Cideton, 74, succumbed to bron­ chopneumonia on Feb. 27 in New Or- ^ leans. Brother Culeton joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 48 years. Born in New York Stme, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Garden Park, New Orleans. Surviving is his brother, Leo of Oswego, N.Y. Page 29 ta- ii ¥ • '%] 'v'i , ».'••• ^ "j" 'v. 'y if r -- r 1-^ Mi 5/;^ J - •I- If. �Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses* *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 Emer­ gency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting date: June 26. ] • Quartermaster The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster 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: 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, Ltfeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Launching 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: May 1, 15 and 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21. Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—-The course of 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: April 28, May 26, June 23, July 21, and August 18. vrm 11 LNG/LPG—^The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG 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. QMED--The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED is the same as that for Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. • High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. Tbis test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Sdence and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for ~ grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booUet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Welding—^The course of instruction 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 br^ing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: 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 in­ cludes 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. Automation—The course of instruction leading to certification for Automated vessels consists of both classroom and practical training which includes: opera­ tion and control of automated boiler 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 leam engine room operations directly from the engine room console. This console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. 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, pumps 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: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. •V/ 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: 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 Tie 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: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 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 as the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Note: The dates and courses are subject to change at any time. f OWT Class Graduates 4 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. |— I / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my j education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School I Program. .Book No.. Name. Address. i:.-,.r -• Last grade completed (Street) (City or Town) Last year attended— [ Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education J ^ Harry. Lundeberg School .j ^ , Piney Point, Maryland 20674 It^vPage 30 j' • U- '•• (Zip) Last month fireman-watertender graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. were, (I. to r.): Gary Frazier; Jim McCrary; Nelson Kirchner, and Kenneth Brand. They display their diplomas following gradua­ tion ceremonies. Seafarei^Log �• ! Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-'Seamaii 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 ^t least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(wbo has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses, no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or 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 bave 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) Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and a're 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 of; 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 Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of'a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. . - Name.. 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 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. tl' -Telephone. (Area (Dode) (Zip) Seniority. Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Jlatings Now Held. Social Security # — HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • • • • • • • • QMED • • FWT Qiler • Dk. Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • Electrician • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker Dk.Eng. • Chief^ Cook Jr. Eng. • Steward Pumpman 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 Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. MusL already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading I J>ATE. PORT_ SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook 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. ' L.-V Page 31 A|)riV7975 ;v "''-.ft'' v'"''-*!.-' I •r:m I (State) (City) I'I • -Age- (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) DECK i ?J HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION 1. No requirements. QMED-—any rating il �Official pnbUcatlM af flM SBAFARBRS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• Atlaatl^ Ovlf, Lakes aatf liOaaA Waters District* APL-CiO National Maritime Council Aids U.S. Merchant Fleet The following article outlines the his­ tory and functions of the National Mari­ time Council, an -organization which affects the lives of all American seamen. •^7 The Natiohal Maritime Council was set up in 1971 under the authority of the U.S. Maritime Administration. It is a broad-chased organization composed of all segments of the maritime industry —^the ocean carriers, landbased mari­ time and sea-going unions, and ship­ builders, plus the Department of Com­ merce of the Federal Government. The general purpose of the NMC is the development and promotion of a strong, competitive American merchant fleet which will provide American ship­ pers with- the finest, most consistent service available anywhere. The key to the success of this under­ taking is cooperation — cooperation among labor, management and govern­ ment in an effort to attract and hold the support of American shippers. There are various ways in which the Council, a non-profit organization, ac­ complishes this. One way in which the NMC seeks to get its message across is by holding unity dinners and seminars in major cities where importers and exporters can meet with representatives from all segments of the industry. The SIU sends representatives to these meetings be­ cause it feels that the NMC can and should play a very important part in maintaining a strong, healthy merchant marine. These dinners and seminars provide a regular forum for frequent communi­ cations between maritime industry seg­ ments as well as an opportunity to ac­ quaint the sliippers with the industry's new programs. It also gives the shippers a chance to air their views to the rest of the industry. It is in this way and in other areas such as advertising and public relations work, that the Council strives to con­ vince importers and exporters of the ad­ vantages of shipping on American car­ riers. "Task force units" have also been set up consisting of top officials from the Council's member organizations. These men and women visit business executives in order to show them the dependability and convenience of using U.S.-flag ships. Some of the points which are stressed to the shippers are: • Approximately 70 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American- flag ships remains in this country and thus m^es an important contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national economy; • Their cargo will be better pro­ tected b^ause of this country's stringent safety laws; • The American merchant marine has higher manning scales and its ships and crews have a higher efficiency; • The American merchant marine is vital to oxir national security. The SIU firmly believes in the basic premise of the NMC: that there is more to gain from cooperation than by con­ flict. It is a main reason why the SIU has given full support to the NMC in the past, and will continue to do so in the future. It is an organization dedi­ cated to building and'strengthening the American merchant marine. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD AFFIRMS STRONG OIL BILL SUPPORT 66 ELECTED DELEGATES MEETING AT CONFERENCE HALL VOICES OPPOSITION TO APPRENTICE MATE RATING HALL OPPOSES CLOSING OF NAVY-COMMERCE OFFICE SEN. JACKSON VOWS TO PASS OIL IMPORTS BILL MTD BACKS VIETS RESCUE SIU OFFICIAL SERVES ON WAGE COMMITTEE HALL SAYS JONES ACT VITAL TO TOWBOAT INDUSTRY FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SHIP SURVEY PROPOSED BY ILO PENSION LAW SURVIVOR BENEFITS BILL INTRODUCED TO HALT PREDATORY RATE FIXING SIU REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND MARITIME SAFETY MEETING USNS MAUMEE DOCKS AT COLDEST WHARF IN WORLD NEW 'A' BOOK MEMBERS AFTER PAYOFF, THE SS ALEX STEPHENS LAYS UP NEW ORLEANS AFL-CIO CITIZEN AWARD TO LOGAN WHY I CAME TO PINEY POINT HOUSTON'S MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING, PAYOFF OF MONTPELIER VICTORY CONDUCTED ON SAME DAY 'APPRENTICE MATE' PROPOSAL UNWISE JOE GLAZER: TROUBADOUR OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT DELTA LINE'S THREE LASH SHIPS PASS CHECKUP MYSTIC SEAPORT IN CONNECTICUT PRESERVES THE SPIRIT OF MELVILLE'S MOBY DICK NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL AIDS U.S. MERCHANT FLEET Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1975 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. 4 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log