http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/4cea69c06203bf62c6c7c0b568f461d2.PDF a7953e5b01df7ffb1bd3725f34227d32 PDF Text Text Om^ PobUcatlon of the Seafarers Intematloiial Puiw • AtlaatfCfCl aiuana waters District • AFL-CIO Visl* 44 No. 9 Sept. 24f 1982 Vr '•M- ' & President Monroe 'Inaugurated' in New Orleans page 2 SlU Joins Biggest Labor Pay Parade Ever page 7 Boggs Bulk Bill Picks up 17 New Sponsors page 3 for 1983 SlU College Scholarships Being Accepted pag^ iA J' SlU Urges Passage of Tax Equity Bill for Conventions at Sea ..ge 39 -'•-A:'- • I• �I Hull nmi''"' -!K-srjr' ,r;s%s"S"•""* « -—», i' ^ by Frank Drozak SnS^S 55-',. u«-,,»»sSoS:SiS I is facing Its years litical ^h^ffiection rapidly as the But we nave unionists iniportant to on :UtdS^t:alr::^K campai.- ia• »»' ««« •» ""'• ^ « m«— This ijefore. • u gain easy ^^rpiguds must depen fr:SS"e|;];^a.*e ric>> V</hile tne .— fi'V I W '"a endorsed candi inequ'W ^^sadireciresuttof „.es.n nv of latior s swu Congress ^^etHers have been American w _ The • takingiton*! rioofthe^"^ Z S—- S S"S'':- "ti.-.-J=--tS"-'•" " conduct voter g friends of tJ^^'heCif of SlU members ha r.-;sSji?: 1" '-liv-;-' nme to great deal of respe e P^iuVmembers. still plnnty »"•-•••"*'2, ^f^^cult 'Stonwide have some very d ^embers n evei7 a"d e rty have lost all hop Statistics beca . • on off election . 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She's the r^hj^^ Monroe af P' _ eontainership P ^^rorships are «1« t^o-taTnervesselseverbutl ^ united Slates^ "' Th "prlsident Monroe, ^ittr the previously'nunCpO^^^unt Went Woshtngto^/hv pjanSof" nte ownf h^ p^^.yent Cisco-based .plj^g slU-A^® ®>sLines ^ steward dcpa^: trict reP"f®^„ APL sMP®_.„t seamen oi. men! o Like her sistersfps- ® ^^^„hale ® *' nmeMiddloE^frromU S. Asia and the ports, and Canadian engines of "The diesel-P°«ff,^"f said to APUs three new ship ^jP^uient Apl'tttSnew^f^P^Xelhcient ^ Nov.ir*"'®' - XI do©si! te 30 P-i:Snb^^ f«'"Ctfsteamtu^^ fhanttadrtmna than ua — Z---— TT-AC nn Form 3D' ,,fOG/Sepiembe't8«' y ygj. t • �17 More Congressmen Announce Sponsorship m^^rnm Support Growing for Boggs Bulk Bill _. t ' JT „ ^ Washington, D.C.—Support for the SlU-backed "Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act" introduced by Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-LA) last month, has been building in Congress. me bill, Dill, H.R. n.fv. 6979, D:,/:., bowed ... The in the House with a bi-partisan list of 18 co-sponsors. On Sept. 8, following Congress' return to Wash­ ington after the Labor Day holiday, Rep. Boggs announced an additional 17 co-sponsors of the bill. The support of the new co-spon­ sors, 16 Democrats and one Republican, "as well as the strong support of industry and labor," said Rep. Boggs, "indicate recognition that H.R. 6979 could provide a means for effective regeneration of the shipbuilding industrial base and the creation of a new, U.S.-flag bulk cargo fleet, both of which would be unquestioned as national security assets." The dual purpose of H.R. 6979 is to revitalize both the U.S. ship­ building base and the Americanflag merchant marine by promoting "increased ocean transportation of bulk commodities in the foreign commerce of the United States in United States flag ships." Towards this end, the bill calls for carriage of five percent of U.S. bulk cargoes in U.S.-built, U.S.-^ flag ships by 1983. That percentage would increase one point per year until a minimum 20 percent of U. S. bulk cargoes is carried by U.S. flag vessels. SlU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex noted that H.R. 6979 addressed the most crucial concern inuuMiy—of the U.S. maritime industry 4.1»!._ Ibeginning of this cargo. "From the session of Congress to the end," he said, the SlU has "raised the issue of cargo." 158 New Ships A key aim of the legislation is the "construction of 158 bulk ships of 120,000 dwt capacity by 1998," which would provide an estimated 146,150 man/years of employment in U.S. shipyards as well.as thousands of jobs in marine supply industries. Shipbuilding Council of America President Edwin Hood hailed H.R. 6979 as "a clear expression of.. .Congressional concern with respect to the vitality and continued existence of critical U.S. shipyards anameireDnuuucuau..u, and their continued ability ..p..,,.. to provide industrial support to the U.S. Navy and the American merchant marine in times of national emergency." "A loss of even 10 percent of current shipyard Capability," Hood warned in a letter to the 18 cosponsors of H.R. 6979, "would reduce the base to below the min­ imum required level for mobiliza­ tion." Strong support for the measure was also voiced by Rep. Leo C. Zeferetti (D-NY) who said "H.R. 6979 will give this country the capacity of fulfilling national requirements during peace and war and a U.S.-flag merchant marine capable of giving the United States independence from foreign ship­ ping. "H.R. 6979 does not represent any additional cost to the U.S. Treasury," Zeferreti pointed out, "and only a very low percentage increase ... in costs .v. to bulk commodity^ p»vr>nrtf»r(; !tnf\ imnnrtpTi; This exporters and importers. This is is aa very small pricetag," he added, "for stimulating vital industrial segments of economy, increasing employment, aiding our balance of payments, adding tax dollars to the U.S. Treasury and fostering the growth of the U.S. merchant marine." Benefits of H.R. 6979 would include decreasing U.S. dependence on foreign shipping for strategic materials, rebuilding the U.S. flag bulk fleet and providing badlyneeded ^shipyard and "support industry employment. The bill, which has been referred to the" House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee, requires all segments of the U.S. maritime industry, including shipyard and seagoing labor and' management as well as marine suppliers to cooperate coopefi to achieve 15 percent cost reduc­ tions. "In order for the percentages of bulk cargo imports and exports required tp be carried in United States flag ships... to be enforced;' H.R. 6979 states, "the actual cost of United States flag bulk ship operation and United States bulk shipbuilding under this program shall be at least 15 percent below the estimates of projected costs." In spite of the broad-based support for the measure, H.R. 6979 is not likely to be debated by the full House prior to the adjournment of this session of Congress later this year. However, the bill will almost certainly be re-introduced when the 98th^Congress convenes in January, 1983. J Boggs Bill Picks Up17New Sponsors Seventeen additional co-spon­ sors of the "Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act," H.R. 6979, were announced by the bill's author Rep. Lindy Boggs (DLA) on Sept. 8. They are: Rep. Joseph R Addabbo Democrat, New York Rep. Douglas Applegate Democrat, Ohio Rep. TomBevlll Democrat, Alabama Rep. William Clay Democrat, Missouri Rep. Tom Coelho Democrat, California Rep. M.M. Dymally Democrat, California Rep. Roy Dyson Democrat, Maryland Rep. Dennis E. Eckart Democrat, Ohio Rep. Robert W. Edgar Democrat, Pennsylvania Rep. Barney Frank Democrat, Massachusetts Rep. Tom Lantos Democrat, California Rep. Parren J. Mitchell Democrat, Maryland Rep. G.V Montgomery Democrat, Mississippi Rep. Ronald M. MottI Democrat, Ohio Rep. James L. Nelligan Republican, Pennsylvania Rep. Claude Pepper Democrat, Florida Rep. Ai Swift Democrat, Washington ^•2 -./I , Delta Sold to Crowley for $96M: SlU Jobs Secure ship Lines has been sold for $96 claims » o|-ra.e 'h^worU s la ge million to Crowley Maritime Inter- fleet of tugs, barges, offshore oil national, inc. rig support vessels, and other mi^ine Spokesmen for Crowley, which equipment. The company has a fleet is also an SlU-contracted company, of some 450 tugs and barges and said that no immediate changes are offshore supply boats, planned in Delta's operations. "We Delta, which is the second-largest think highly of their management U.S.-flag subsidized liner company and very highly of the market they're has regular sailings to Central and in ' said Crowley's director of per- South America from the East and West Coasts. Also, from the Gulf . sonnel, Richard Brenner. The most important thing is that and East Coasts, the company serves the jobs of Seafarers on the ships West Africa and Caribbean ports. The sale must be approved by remain secure. the U.S. Maritime Administration Delta operates 24 vessels, MAR AD) but there is not expected including 16 general cargo caniers, four LASH carriers, and four com­ " to be any problem. Within five years, Crowley hopes bination passenger and cargo ships. Since 1969, the company has been to terminate Delta's existing longterm subsidy contracts that run owned by Holiday Inns, Inc. Crowley Maritime International through 1995 and 1997 and that is a subsidiary of San Francisco- cover five services. Crowley ,s ^ _ P^y it $152.4 million annually for five years, Delta now gets about $58 million a year in subsidy funds. According to Brenner, Delta will continue to be based in New Orleans Talking about the pending acqui­ sition of Delta by Crowley, Brenner said, "We think the marriage between two maritime firms makes a lot of sense." •.-i' -'d- SlU jobs on all Delta Steamship vessels remain secure as a result of the sale of Delta to SlU-contracted Crowley Marine, September 1982 / LOG �_" -• • '-; ,.vi T HE old adage "too many cooks spoil a broth" isn't always true; especially when it comes to upgrading. Twelve more stewards took advantage of the SlU's Steward Recertification Program to find out what's cooking in their union. Thanks to the SlU's ambitious two month recertification program which took place in Piney Point, New York, and Washington D.C., the stewards will be able to play a more active role on their respective vessels. They learned a great deal about the union's structure; studied the contract, and the pension and wel­ fare plans in detail. The stewards received top flight instruction. They met with the heads of all the departments, and saw first­ hand the union's Washington oper­ ation. Maritime is a rapidly changing industry. Technological advances affect us all. The Chief Steward, along with the Bosun, are the unofficial heads of the unlicensed crew. lt is important that the steward be aware of what's going on, since other members of . u' w oHwirP the crew often ask him There's more to being a g steward than knowing the rpcioes A good steward is one who ^ ^ ^^e latest developments in maritime industry, steward Becertification William Powell Paul Lopez Alva McCullum Henry Gallckl Ceasar Guerra Josep/i Bennett Jr. Bill Mandates increased Fill Rate for SPR irr-';'- w :-9-. % Washington, D.C.—The Emer­ gency Preparedness Act of 1982 was signed into law earlier this month. The bill, which is numbered S 2332, gives the President discretionary powers to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a rate of 300,000 barrels a day. It also sets a mandaotry fill rate of 220,000 barrels a day. Passage of the legislation marks the end of a nine year battle to protect this nation's security by beefing up its oil reserves. The need for a reserve became apparent during the Energy Crisis of 1973, when many oil producing coun­ tries embargoed oil to the United States and other Western nations. In the ensuing time, the United States, unlike its European partners, did little to build up an adequate reserve of oil. Legislation was passed during the Carter Administration to establish a Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the legislation did not set mandatory goals. Many energy experts urged the Administration to set a mandatory fill rate of 300,000 barrels a day. The Administration balked, but finally compromised. The old law set a dis­ cretionary fill rate of 220,000 barrels a day, which was rarely met. The new legislation makes that 220,000 fill rate mandatory. It also gives the President the discretionary powers to buy up to 300,000 barrels a day, if budget con­ siderations make that feasible. The new law requires the President to send a letter to Congress if he believes that budgetary considerations make it impossible to fill the Reserve at a 300,000 barrel rate. It also deals with another important question: the issue of storage facilities. At present, this country does not have the land-based facilities to store all the oil that will be bought for the Special Petroleum Reserve. S 2332 least 500,000,000 barrels of oil. When may seek to fill the reserve at a rate "directs the Department of Energy to that figure is reached, the President of 300,000 barrels. consider floating as well as on-shore — interim storage options," which is a nice way of saying that the oil can be stored on vessels. While 50% of the oil must be carried to the United States on American flag vessels, thanks to existing cargo pref­ erence laws, there is no existing pro­ vision that requires the interim storage vessels be American flag. A joint explanatory statement of the conferees directs the Department of Energy to consider the importance of American crewed storage facilities, but it does not mandate such a thing. A number of Congressmen have expressed uneasiness over the prospect of storing oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve When the SlU-manned SS Independence visited the west coast last month, Rep. on.foreign flag vessels. Glenn Anderson (2nd left) went aboard to greet her in L.A. Also In pics are SlU The present legislation will remain port agent Mike Worley (left); Capt. Mead, and company president David Stollmeyer in effect until the reserve contains at (right). DBNtdNR Rmrt iv trot likis AUGUST 1-31, 1982 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 39 25 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 36 7 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 14 5 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ^ Algonac.,..............^...." 35 .3 2 ,50 7 4 Port Algonac.....r..v...... 23 8 0 32 7''" ' 2 Port Algonac....,,., 9.0 0 12 0 0 Port Algonac.. 29 19 1 37 31 10 Totals All Departments 96 30 3 89 37 0 131 45 16 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. '"'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 4 / LOG / September 1982 i + j'-. - - ...n' •'" �, •• ' •• ' • ;• ; '".-Tr"'' ,-4-V i -•^-. J.• 1 A - 4;-.v ™ .^;C / "^-r^^vV ^•^^ ;, :-^^ > .y. • • \", • •-•"•" •; ••'•••. .: Drozak to N.J. COPE Convention: Atlantic City, N.J.—In a strong indictment of the "anti-social, anti­ union, anti-worker" policies of the Reagan Administration, SIU Pres­ ident Frank Drozak called on a united labor movement "to put those who have supported the Reagan programs on the unemployment line where they have put 11 million of their fellow Americans." Speaking before several hundred delegates to the New Jersey State Committee on Political Education (COPE) Convention, held here Sept. 8 and 9, Drozak lashed out at the Administration for the "systematic decimation of 50 years of social progress." COPE is the political action arm of the AFL-CIO. "The record of the Reagan Administration is painfully clearr said Drozak. "Virtually everything Reagan has done since he entered office is aimed at the destruction of the American trade union move­ ment as a viable institution for the protection of the rights of working people. "By far the most destructive thing Reagan's programs and policies have done," Drozak continued, "is the steady erosion of jobs in America." Has Hurt Maritime Drozak noted that during his election campaign Presidential candidate Reagan had paid a visit to Sun Shipyard in Chester, Pa., where he spoke of the "dire" U.S. need for "a rational, reasonable and effective maritime policy... Ship- gram under supervision of the Fed­ eral government," he said. 'Must Send a Message' SIU President Frank Drozak {gnd right) Is with U.S. Senate hopeful Fra"»[ (2nd left) of New Jersey; Charles Marclante (left), head of the N.J. AFL-CIO and Ed Pulver (right), secretary-treasurer of the N.J. State Ffederatlon at the Committee on Political Education (COPE) Conference In Atlantic City early this month. building, a strong maritime industry and save American maritime Jobs," and our national security go hand- he added angrily. in-hand," Reagan told the shipyard But, if the "fast-shuffle" Reagan has given the maritime industry is workers in Aug., 1980. The tragic irony of Reagan's Sun bad, Drozak continued, citing Ship visit is that the yard no longer elimination of Construction Dif­ builds ships. "Hundreds of those ferential subsidies, sharp curtailment shipyard workers who stood there of Operating Differential Subsidies that day are now on the unemploy- closing the U.S. Public Health ment lines," Drozak said. Service Hospitals and allowing U.S. If all of Reagan's maritime ini- ship operators to build abroad, "his tiatives are enacted, countless record for workers in general is even thousands more jobs will be lost in worse. . U.S. shipbuilding, supply and supMillions of dollars in federal aid port industries, Drozak charged, have been cut from crucial social And in spite of the lip service programs, said Drozak, listing "the Reagan paid to the U;S. maritime Food Stamp program, the School industry, the President "has openly Lunch and other important nutrition opposed every effort and every ini- programs for the needy... educatiative we in the maritime labor tion... and job training programs, movement have attempted in Con"The Reagan budget ax has not gress to turn our industry around missed one 'aid-to-the-needy pro­ Drozak issued a call to arms for^ organized labor to "send a message loud and clear to President Reagan r on Election Day, Nov. 2, "that the days of his anti-social, anti-union, anti-worker policies are numbered r Electing a Congress committed to the well-being of American working people will halt Reagan's course of continued budget cuts and spiraling unemployment, added Drozak. While he acknowledged that "we have a tough job ahead of us —long hours of voter registration, phone banks, passing out leaflets and all the other different chores of helping a candidate get elected," Drozak assured the COPE delegates that the results—^neutralizing Reagonomics—would be worth every effort. "With the proper people in office, people who are willing to work with us to counter the destructive pro­ grams of the Reagan Administra­ tion," Drozak concluded, "we can start putting people back to work in 1983." In addition to SIU President Frank Drozak, speakers at the two-day N.J. Cope Convention included N.J. Senate Candidate Frank Lautenberg, who was earlier endorsed by the N.J. State Federation, and other local politicians. Chairing the COPE Conference was N.J. State AFLCIO President Charles Marciante. Union Buster on Labor Department Payroll Washington, D.C.—Six months ago the U.S. Department of Labor hired an economics consultant who views his job as "union bustin and who derisively described U.S. maritime unions view of themselves as "the most neglected and wretched poor creatures (who) ever walked God's eardi." Carl Dahlman, a Swedish citizen, made the remark on "union bustin'" in a letter to John Cogan, the Labor Dept.'s senior economic policy ad­ viser who hired Dahlman as a con­ sultant. The letter, dated Dec. 1, 1981 and recently obtained by a newspaper reporter, was written on University of Wisconsin letterhead where Dahlman is an economics professor. It says, m part: " . I'm coming [to Washington] as a consultant, not on the IPA [intergovemmental personnel assignment] program. The reason is that if I go on I PA, then my salary is paid by Wisconsin and I'm formally in their employ, which means that the time I spend bustin' unions will count towards tenure and my dept. chairman won't have that... Cogan fluffed off Dahlman's comments about union busting, saying they were made in jest. It more aimcuii nowc.^.. to ~ was more difficult, however, shrugoffDahlman'sremarksabout US maritime which were contained in a written critique of a paper on maritime policies which was ~ prepared for Labor Secretary Ray­ mond J. Donovan. Dahlman dismissed the paper. prepared by Robert W. Searby, deputy undersecretary for mtemationd affairs as "just so much hogwash. It's a very poor paper.. written by a guy who s been a pipeline tor the unions for years." "The paper starts, wntes Dahlman, "by saying that the mantime _ • Ihave never received onAfthino unions anything from any administration, they are [the] most neglected and wretched poor creatures [who] ever walked God's earth." In the overview, Searby talks about phasing out American-owned, flag-of-convenience fleets which, he points out, "is more than ten times as large as the U.S.-Hag fleet engaged in international commerce." "Naturally;' Dahlman sneers m his report, "unions would love a rule that requires all U.S.-owned ships of whatever flag to use U.S. crews or to have these ships registered as U.S. ships and then manned by Americans. But it is a dead policy." When asked to comment on "Dahlman's clearly anti-union statements, Cogan, Dahlman's boss, said he had "fullest confidence in Dahlman," though he called the flap over Dahlman's maritime labor positions "iinfortiinate." "unfortunate. SIU President Frank Drozak used stronger language remarking that Dahlman's "criticism... seemed to be based on a dislike of unions and a distaste for doing anything that would help them. "By his own admission Mr. Dahlman sees his function as union busting," said Drozak, "and it seems ters of labor policy would be m^ on Ae basis of his ^rngomsm oDrozak called Dolmans appointment a "subversion of the role of the Dept. of Labor. All other issues aside, the fact that the U.S. Dept. of Labor h^ two foreign nationals on its payroll (in addition to Dahlman, Cogan hired a Canadian as another economic policy advisor) at a time of near-record U.S. unemployment seems insensitive at the very least. September 1,982 / LOQ 5 •6 �Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by VP. Mike Sacco n the midst of this disappointing, shipping season on the Rivers and Lakes. I'm happy to report that SIUj contracted Orgulf will soon be chris­ tening a brand new 8400 horsepower towboat, the James Ludwig. Also, the Orgulf contract will soon be coming up and ballots for the elec­ tion of a contract committee and sug­ gestion forms for contract proposals are being sent out. At SlU-contracted National Marine, contract negotiations are in progress. The membership elected four rank-andfile members to the contract negotiating committee. They are Lars Rood, James Benoit, Robert Chalet, and Scott Bumap. In Missouri, the SIU gave strong support to Democratic Representative Bill Clay who has been a good friend of labor. Our backing for this senior member of Congress helped him to win a tough primary race. Earlier this rnonth I was at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Ftoint, Md. to chair the annual Towboat Advisory Board meeting. Of all the Towboat Advisory meetings held, this one was the most positive and productive. The meeting attracted more participants than ever before fixim SlU-contracted companies. The future of inland shipping and the best way to prepare for that future were discussed by the participants. It was a very worthwhile meeting and felt that a lot was accomplished. As we continue to struggle through the worst shipping season on the Great Lakes since the Great Depression, the Union is making every effort to lessen the impact on our members. Servicing is continuing on a regular basis and claims are being pressed as quickly as possible. The drop in shipping is a result of the drop in cargoes due to a decimated auto industry. Hopefully, there will be a break in this situation next season. Meanwhile, your Union representatives are available to help in any way they can. I ''ip?4 :;s>'' W^st Coast, by VP. George McCartney rms-ri '- •- •-..y&'S.i [ERE on the West Coast shipping Lhas been fair to good. We are awaiting the re-entry of three SlUcontracted ships to the Alaska oil trade. They are the supertankers Massachu­ setts, Brooklyn, and Williamsburgh. However, the SlU-contracted Santa Magdalena (Delta) continues to be laid up for lack of cargo. She'll possibly be sailing in November. Her plight brings home a very important point— the need for a bulk cargo bill: There's just such a bill pending now in the House. It's H-R. 6979, the "CompStiv^MCTchant Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act of 1982. This bill is getting the full support of the SIU. We need bills like this as well as bilateral shipping agreements if we want to see the U.S. merchant marine survive. Some important events will be taking place m the Wilmington area in the coming weeks. The 25th anniversary meeting of the AFL-CIO'S Los AngelesOrange County Organizing Committee will be addressed by the Federation s president. Lane Kirkland. Steve Edney, the National Director of the SlUaffiliated United Industrial Workers (UIW) is chairman of the Committee. On Oct. 6, National Maritime Council Unity Day, which will be held on the permanently docked UlW-contracted Queen Mary, will be moderated by SIU President Frank Drozak. Over 400 people are expected to attend. Herb Brand, chairman of the board of the Washington, D.C.-based Trans­ portation Institute (Tl), will also participate. From the port of Honolulu, we can report that both of the SlU-contracted American Global Lines cruise ships are back on their regular runs. During the summer, the SS Independence had experimented with a voyage along the West Coast. It is very vital for the continued health of these ships—the pioneers in the revitalization of the U.S.-flag passenger ship business—that the tax equity bill for exemptions for conventions aboard ships be passed by the-Congress. ... , -r In the political arena, we have been very active m trying to get Tom Bradley elected governor and Jerry Brown elected U.S. Senator for California. In key Congressional races, we're fighting against some big Republican war chest money to get Democrats Glenn Anderson and Tom Lantos elected. Under the Union's trip relief program, we shipped the following relief jobs on the West Coast in August: San Francisco—two in the deck department, one in the engine department; Wilmington—none; Seattle—one in the deck Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco ith winter approaching it is hoped that there will be an increase in shipping because of the seasonal upswing in petroleum carriage. The poor economy of the country is con­ tinuing to have an effect on all segments of Gulf shipping. The SIU participated in the Labor Day celebration in San Antonio, Tex. where a statue of the famous labor leader Samuel Gompers was unveiled. The main speaker was AFL-CIQ Pres­ ident Lane Kirkland. Politically, this month has been a very active one "exas and other Gulf states. In Texas, f is1extremely important one, and SIU members are asked to come to the W races are very significant for ns. Three of the candidates tve are snpporting-ail of them did very well in the primaries and will be returned Lindy Boggs and Gillis Long, both Democrats, and Bob Livingston, a XmcLy Congresswoman Boggs addressed the Maritime Port M in New Orleans and thanked the Council for its support of her 'dnd'^acy In turn, the Council expressed its appreciation to the Congresswoman fat her introduction of H.R. 6979, the "Competitive Merchant Shipping airf Shipbuilding Revitaiization Act of 1982" which is aimed at promoting the carriage of bulk cargoes on American-flag ships. SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Lines was sold for $96 million to another SlU-contracted company, San Francisco-based Crowley Maritime. The jobs of SIU members aboard the Delta ships will remain secure. Under the new trip relief program, the following relief jobs were shipped August: Mobile—none; New Orleans—two in the engine department and two in the steward department; Jacksonville—none; Houston—three in the steward departrrient, four in the deck department, and one in the engine department. East Coast, by VP Leon Hall ihis month marked the 100th anni­ versary of Labor Day and in the port of New York it was a big success I drawing approximately 400,000 people to the annual parade. The SIU was out in full force with several hundred members marching along with District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Making a particularly impressive showing was a contingent of trainees from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, ________ Md. With their banners held high, they marched in tight military formation. The group was a standout in the crowd. Not as joyful as the Labor Day parade is the shipping situation on the East Coast which was slow last month. In the Deck Department 59 members shipped; in the engine department, 47; in the steward department, 23, and in the en^ ratings, 45 from the port of New York. However, there has still been a lot of work to do. In the port of New York for the month of August, we paid off 29 ships, visited 19 vessels in transit, and signed on 13 ships. Under the new trip relief program, the following relief jobs were shipped: New York—three in the deck department, five in the engine department, and two in the steward department; Gloucester—none; Philadelphia—two in the deck department; Baltimore—one in the deck department, one in the engine department; Norfolk—one in the steward department, one in the engine department; Piney Point—none. The last few months and the upcoming weeks are vital ones in the political sphere. There's a number of important races and we could use all the help we can get in electing labor-backed candidates. Just drop into any of the Union Halls and volunteer a little of your time. There's a lot to do if we want to have the people in office who will be good for maritime labor. In connection with political activities, I'm happy to say that our voter registration drive in New York is moving along very well. There's a booth set up in the Hall for anyone who wants to register. It's an extremely simple procedure, so if you're not registered, please do so quickly as possible. �. "• ' J.~,j aJ ^ ^ -t -—• 'rui!-"-''>'''-\r-- •K'U • "" •""' IS-';- '^ Marching Seafarers Join MEBA District 2 members In the parade on Sept 6. N.Y governor hopeful Mario Cuomo (front center) waves to the Labor Day Parade crowd. Labor's Ranks File Up Fifth Ave. • -Tf • K--. Biggest N.Y Labor Day Parade Ever New York, N.Y—The sun shone down on the biggest Labor Day Parade in history as crowds esti­ mated at close to half a million marched up Fifth Avenue or cheered from the packed sidewalks, marking organized labor's centennial year. Tens of thousands of rank-andfile union members representing 250 labor unions and locals including a large contingent of Seafarers, streamed over the 26-block parade route which ended at St. Patrick s Cathedral on New York City's West 52nd Street. The SIU contingent included members from the New York area as well as a group of young Seafarers from Piney Point. Sprinkled among the marchers were a clutch of campaigning pol­ iticians, hustling votes for either the New York primary Sept. 23 or the Nov. 2 general election. Some, like Lt. Governor Mario Cuomo, who's been endorsed by the N.Y. State AFL-CIO in his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nod, were greeted enthusaistically by legions of supporters, including the SIU contingent waving "Cuomo for Governor" signs. Others were all but ignored by the marchers. Members of Local 802 of the Musician's union kicked off the parade at 9:57 A.M. They were followed by N.Y. Central Labor Council President Harry Van Arsdale and AFL-CIO Regional Director Michael Mann, the parade's Grand Marshal, who called the march "the greatest and the best we've ever had." The first Labor Day parade was A At W 41st St., Radio City Musical Hall Rockettes, union members. held in 1882 in New York City's Union Square with 10,000 partic­ ipants. The 1981 parade, the first to be held in New York after a 13year suspension, drew anywhere from 100,000 to 250,000. This year's total of 400,0(X) to 500,000 capped all. earlier Labor Day turn­ outs. The picture-perfect weather, marching bands and colorful baumers made this Labor Day parade a cel­ ebration of the American worker. But the parade also provided the labor movement with an opportunity to underscore deep opposition to the Reagan Administration's poli­ cies. J- \ Gtoln' up N.YC.'8 5th Ave. Ip the parade Is a eohtthgant pi die SlU's Wney Pointers. kick up their heels. Scores of placards displayed throughout the march, pronounced organized labor's animosity towards Administration policies that have increased unemployment to the highest level since, the Depression while slashing Federal programs that aid the unemployed, the poor and the elderly. "Free Cheese Is Fine But a Job is Better^' "Are Reagonomics Killing Your Parents," "Government That Works Keeps People Working," and "Stop the Flood of Imports," were some of the signs waved by union members. Not forgotten was the now-dis­ banded Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization which was decertified by the Federal govern­ ment following a bitter strike last year. "New York Labor Mourns Patco—1968-1981," read a sign draped over a hearse that moved slowly at the head of the parade. SIU members marched side-byside with members of MEBA-AMD District 2. s* September 1982 / LOG 7 —:r �/MT^- J •r'v- -•f • fr- f -'h . n-. k •'•'<^. i' • ' •Itl Unveil Gompers Statue on j-a^r^Pfy ^ . . . . San Antonio, TX.—Parades, picnics, public forums and concerts highlighted the Labor Day weekend in this city. But San Antonio s big event in this, organized labor's centennial year, was the unveiling of a statue of Samuel Gompers, founding President of the American Federation of Labor which became the AFL-CIO in 1955 when it merged with the Congress of Industrial Organizations. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland keynoted the unveiling cere­ mony of the 16-foot statue of Gom­ pers who died in San Antonio in 1924. Surrounding Gompers are figures of American working men and women. Kirkland also served as Grand Marshal of4he San Antonio Labor I'11?:'^ Personals Robert Benjamin Please contact, Vinrent Schettin^ 50 Tompkins Place, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Charlotte Delmont \• •4 Please contact, your son, Shane McCiuskey at P.O. Box 316, Ft. Mad­ ison, la. 52627. Urgent! William Brack Please contact, Marie Brack at 1860 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, Fla. 33313. Tel. (305) 735-2072^ •-.u •^'•^-6 Texas state AFL-CIO, represented •.I \ Ininn in San San'Antonio. the Union Antonio. Other participants included United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez, San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros and Rep. Henry Gonzalez. Joan Suarez, president of the San Antonio AFL-CIO, opened the 9:45 A.M. dedication ceremonies with Texas AFL-CIO President Harry Hubbard and Glen Peterson, national vice president of AFGE. The Gompers memorial, com­ missioned by the San Antonio AFLCIO, is the work of sculptor Betty Jean Alden. The statue s Market Street site was donated by the city of San Antonio. Day parade in which 25 000 union L/ClJ members; accompanied by floats and bands, marched between Ave. E and Third St., and the parade's e^dpoint on Camaron Street. In his speech, Kirkland noted that many of the words Samuel Gompers 'c'noke more than a half century ago _P°kemore t were prophetically true about America today. "It is a false and unwise economy," Kirkland said, quoting Gomoers Gompers, "and a lack ot of statesSp.0 retrench public expenditures and improvements when such a course means suffering, misery and hunger:' Marking the huge cuts j" P"b"c assistant by the Reagan Administration, Kirkland said the Administration would be wise to heed Gompers' words. Dozens of top union officials, as well as local and national politicans, joined AFL-CIO President Kirkland on the parade reviewing stand. On hand was American Federation of Government Employees President Kenneth T Blaylock who served as honorary nonorary national uaiiw..a. co-chair of the -San Antonio Labor Day Celebration along with Kirklarid. SIU Vice President Joe Sacco who is also a vice president of u In July's LOG, we inadvertently lan an obituary of Laker Eino Arvid Sale, 70,ofWentworth. Wise., who later notified us that he is very much alive and kickin'. We sincerely apologize to Brother Salo and to his wife, Helmie and his sons and daughters. Please excuse the error, our faces are red! The Editor Waterman Part of U.S Navy's TAKX Program •" . rr.1 cUJf five-year periods. Three of the ships Washington, D.C.—^The U.S. will be available by Sept. 30, 1984 Navy is moving ahead on an ambi­ and the remainder will be delivered tious ship charter program which would provide employment to both in 1985 and 1986. The Navy's agreement with American shipyards and seafarers. Waterman calls for the definite Plans are for the Navy to charter charter of one ship with options on at least six and possibly as many two others at a cost of as 13 ships from private companies $124,789,000. The vessels, built to act as floating armories in the initially for regular liner service, Navy's Rapid Deployment Force •<1: Beg Pardon... So Sorry About That O' the American FMeratlon of Labor. ^ for*: —ep..%si,ioningforce B Wa^nnan. T^masHey^ardand "provide the capability to pre-posi- program, said a ^^cent ^vy sta e also will provide significant economic opponunities in both the ship construction and ship operating industries" "In particular;- Goodrich continned, "this program provides an immediate employment boost to that segment of the shipbuilding industry areas of potential crisis," a Navy "iligem' upon approval of Congress, the Navy has entered into agreements for long-term charters of either newly constructed or con­ verted vessels owned by SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship and two other companies ness and American merchant mariners with additional jobs. Acting Navy Secretary James F. Goodrich expanded on the benefits to U.S. seamen and shipyard workers from the TAKX program in letters sent last month to both million the Navy will charter at million, the y and appropriations committees, "in addition to the military capa- charlLr period by four additional approve the program, TAKX... ^ra priceiar of over $800 the House and Senate armed ^iees normally associated with the metchant marine and for little commercial work is expected in the near future." Much of the conversion work is slated to take place at Bethl^em Steel's Shipyards in Sp^ws Point, Md. and Beaumont, Tx. AFL-CIQ Has a Beef With Iowa Finks BOYCOTT IOWA BEEF Proces­ sors products! That's the word from the AFL-CIO Executive Council which has endorsed the "Don't Buy" cam­ paign of the United Food & Commercial Workers union against Iowa Beef Pro­ cessors. A UFCW strike against IBP's Dakota City, Neb., plant is now entering its third month. The strike was called when IBP refused to bargain on its 'final contract offer' which called for a fouryear wage and cost-of-living freeze, wage cuts for about 700 workers and other givebacks. The Governor of Nebraska ordered state troopers and the National Guard to the strike site to prevent clashes between the 2,000 striking UFCW members and the 1,400 .scabs hired by the company. National Labor Relations Board charges against IBP for refusal to bar­ gain in good faith and other labor law violations are pending, with a hearing scheduled for next month. This is the fourth AFL-CIO job action launched against IBP since 1969, when the UFCW began negotiating its first contract there. The first UFCW strike (held by what was then the Meat Cutters union) lasted seven-and-a-half months. Iowa Beef next locked out employees for 189 days between July 1973 and Januaiy 1974. The longest action against the company came when the union stmck for 14 months, from Feb. 1978, to April, 1979. The SIU calls on all Union members and their families to support our brothers arifi sisters in the UFCW by boycotting all products of Iowa beet Processors. 8 / LOG / September 1982 * K. �•m •-: - m k-: W -V I I I I I I I September 1982 I SiMt',in.Ms Inurn.itu.n.il I nimi ol \orili AIIKIK.I. AI 1. < U » I Roggs Rulk Bill WASHINGTON REPORT I I Lindy Boggs introduced one of the year's Washington has found a new glamor Issue: I the balanced budget amendment. most important pieces of maritime legislation, I the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act Experts are split over the effect that such an I amendment would have. Some say that it would of 1982, H.R. 6979. The bill seeks to promote I put the nation back on course financially. Others increased United States flag ocean transport of bulk commodities in the foreign commerce I are not so sure. of the United States, it would also strengthen I The maritime industry is in a unique position I to judge the measure. It has often been the this nation's industrial defense base. The bill has picked up considerable support I subject of Congress legislation, only to be I neglected by the bureacrats who cany out policy. since it was first introduced last month. Sev­ enteen more representatives have added their To give an example: President Reagan I 1 recently decided to extend for one year the names to the bill's list of co-sponsors, raising I US-Soviet grain pact. Very few people the number to 36. I remember that the original pact called for a I 30-30 split between American and Soviet car­ MARAD AuthorixaHofis I riers. the government has not carried The Maritime Authorizations Bill, which is I outUnfortunately, the original agreement. According to one decided upon yearly, is expected to come up I highly placed official in the maritime industry, I "Somebody is carrying American grain to the for a vote within the next few weeks. A spirited I Soviets,- but it sure as hell isn't an American floor fight is predicted. A number of Con­ gressmen have expressed dissatisfaction with I operator'' the far-sighted bill that was reported out of the I House Merchant Marine Committee. I Fcnwl^Flttb The opponents of the present House bill want I to refashion it in the image of its Senate coun­ A story reported by theiVP Daily News gives I a vivid terpart, which incorporated many of the picture of what the maritime industry I is up against Administration's suggestions. As it now stands, in Washington. According to the I reporter for the paper, Millicent Fenwick (R- the House bill would retain the vitally important I NJ) was being briefed by maritime officials in Construction Differential Subsidy program, I Washington. "Look," said the wealthy con- raise the ceiling on the Title XI Loan Guarantee I giesswoman who is running for the U.S. Senate, Program from $12 billion to $15 billipn, and I "I know ewrything 1 need to know about the bar subsidized operators from building their vessels in foreign shipyards. t maritime industry. My father owned a yacht." I I I I I Don't just gripe to ypur shipmates! I Write Your Congressman or Senators! I Teii them we NEED a strong U.S. maritime industry I I I I I I I SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in I Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary I contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who I have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. I SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital I maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have I a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ I bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. I The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record I of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the I SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at I all without fear of reprisal. I A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ I tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC I in Washington, D.C. I I I I I I I I =-' r^ hinoton A>innmMr.uui- ,iiul Rvizul.ii.-IA H.ip|H-nm;^s Tbwer-itig Opinion If Congress were serious about taming the budget deficit, it would begin by setting prior­ ities. It would place health and social needs over generous tax write-offs to businessmen. And it would recognize that the security of this country depends on more than just unused, expensive military hardware. According to John Ibwer, chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, "we must begin to fully appreciate the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine to the fulfillment of our national security objectives. We must develop a comprehensive national maritime policy—encompassing both our naval forces and civilian merchant marine." Caribbean Basin Initiative Ronald Reagan has labeled the Caribbean Basin Initiative his favorite piece of legislation now pending in the House and Senate. Orga­ nized labor is opposed to this legislation because it believes that "Big Business" is waiting to make a killing on the fine print by exporting American jobs at a time when the nations unemployment rate is nearly 10%. In order to safeguard the interests of its members, the SIU has asked that Section 2 of the bill be amended to excludfe canned tuna products from unreasonable foreign competi­ tion. * Pendliig Legiriarion There are a number of important maritime bills that are still pending action. Some enjoy widespread support. The only problem is time. This session of Congress is rapidly drawing to a close. Those bills that aren't passed when Congress convenes in December will be offi­ cially dead. Maritime officials are keeping track of the following bills: the Regulatory Reform Act of 1982, the Guarini Conventions tax deduction bill, and the Competitive Shipping and Ship­ building Act of 1982. Puerto Rico Passenger Bill The House has passed H.R. 1489, a bill that would permit passengers to be transported between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports on foreign flag vessels. Although the bill does not technically amend the Jones Act, the SIU has gone on record as opposing it because of the vagueness of the language. According to SIU President Frank Drozak, "under the terms of the act, it is unclear whether a foreign-flag ship could pick up passengers in one U.S. mainland port, stop at Puerto Rico, continue to another U.S. mainland port, and disembark all of its passengers. At present, this is a vio­ lation of cabotage laws and U.S. Customs Service regulations. However, should H.R. 1489 be enacted, it may no longer be detenuined to be a violation and would create a loophole for the point-to-point domestic transportation of passengers." The bill is now before the Senate Commerce Committee. September 1982 / LOG 9 �S the 1982 school season begins, It's not too early for high school seniors to start thinking about September 1983, and college. For depend­ ents of Seafarers and Boatmen, the financial burden of college can be greatfy eased if they wm an SlU scholarship. The awards, known as the Charlie Logan Scholarship Program, are given each year under the auspices of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. For dependents, four $10,000 scholarships are offered. But the Scholarship Program is not exciuslveiy for depend­ ents. A $10,000 award and two $5,000 scholarships are available to active Seafarers and Boatmen. Also, when there are exception­ ally qualified Seafarers and Boatmen, the Board of Trustees of the Welfare Plan may grant a second $10,000 award to an active member. The Scholarship Program was begun in 1952 to help members and their children achieve their educational goals. Several years ago it was named after Charlie Logan, a labor consultant and arbitrator who died in 1975. He helped establish the Seafarers Scholarship Program and then worked hard to keep it strong and growing. A n: • •' 1-^ S'^:' , ._. . ->0^, -;. -. N 'tl' •••.-' --~i '"' •X ' V 1983 SlU College Scholarships - Must Take SAT or ACT ical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to For both active members and the age of 25. the dependents of eligible mem­ Seafarer Requirements Each applicant for a depend­ bers, the scholarship grants are Seafarers and Boatmen who awarded on the basis of high are applying for scholarships ent's scholarship must: •. Be unmarried at the time school grades and the scores of must; either College Entrance Exam­ • Be a graduate of high school application is made. • Be under 19 or 25 years of ination Boards (SAT) or American or its equivalent. College Tests (ACT). • Have credit for two years age (whichever is applicable). The SAT or ACT exam must • Be eligible for dependent (730 days) of employment with benefits under the Seafarers be taken no later than February, an employer who is obligated to i1983 to ensure that the results make contributions to the Sea­ Welfare Plan. • Be a graduate of high school reach the Scholarship Selection farers Welfare Plan on the Committee in time to be evalu­ ^ employee's behalf prior to the or its equivalent. The applicant's parent must; ated. For upcoming SAT test date of application. • Have credit for three years dates and applications, contact • Have one day of employ­ (1,095 days) of employment with the College Entrance Exami­ ment on a vessel in the six month an employer who is obligated to nation Board at either: Box 592, period immediately preceding the make contributions to the Sea­ date of application. • Have 125 days of employ­ farers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the ment on a vessel in the previous date of application. calendar year. • Have one day of employ­ ment in the six month period Pensioners are not eligible to immediately preceding the date receive scholarship awards. of application. Dependent Requirements • Have 125 days of employ­ Dependents of Seafarers and ment in the previous calendar Boatmen who apply for a schol­ year. The last two items above cov­ arship must be unmarried, under 19 years of age, and receive sole ering worktime requirements of support from the employee and/ the applicant's parent do not or his or her spouse. Unmarried apply to applicants who are the children who are eligible for ben­ children of pensioners or eligible efits under Plan #1 Major Med­ deceased employees. 10 / LOG / September 1982 m rkOCLAfX r\r DrkV Princeton, N.J.• 08540 or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701, whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications contact: ACT Registration Union, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Scholarship program appli­ cations are available to active members or their dependents at any SlU Hall or through the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y 11215. Scholarship winners will be announced in May, 1983. The deadline for submission of appli­ cations is April 15, 1983. �SlU Crowley Boatmen muster for a pix at the company s ^^king ga-^ifigriTr-Jf iiiMM" - to r., are mates Igor Loch and Michael Domangue. Standing, '. I. to' — AB; Rudolph Blazevick, chef; SlU Wilmington representative Marshall Novack, Bill ^ Privette, mate, and David Novack, AB. inev,ruw.c, » Balzevick. Sunny L.A., nn Action Spot for SlU Boatmen lU-contracted Crowley Marine, who just purchased Delta Lines, has a huge operation of tugs and barges tot shipdocking, towing and offshore work worldwide. One of their action-spots is Los Angeles harbor, where SlU Boatmen man the company's shipdocking and offshore tugs and barges. Like most of the nation, business is down a bit in L.A. harbor. But SlU boatmen there are working regularly, running 7 boats and 11 barges at the present time. Part of the company's action in the L.A. area is servicing the big offshore oil rigs off the Southern California coast. On a recent visit to the Los Angeles area, the Log photog hit some of the boats to get a first hand look at the operation. S Jeff Maszk, tankerman, on Barge 25. "ftichael Domangue, mate on the Puerto Nuevo. la a 1981 giad ol the SlU'a Thwboat operator Scholarship Program. AB Cal Callahan ties up the Crowley tug George S. payroll. September 1982 / LOG 11 �^ "^ The SHirergafe brings in a group of passengers to the dock as she passes the fishing smack, the Sea Wtilf (rear). ..a'' of the port of Wilmington, Calif, answers questions Springer. _ San Diego By Sea, Via SiU Tourboats • I' 1onr1p>H .'Vi %• • ,^- , i-r 'r^;- ^kfV ;.,. •'W ^' " >"r ;• • ..<i.: ^j'nv 1 S4-^- 3nCl the mE Log Los recently visited vibiicu thd uic ^ rpHE ji. boats of Star and Crescent Cabrillo National Monument. Harbor Cruises in San Diego, Calif. Zuniga Jetty where two years ago workers voted gulls, cormorants, and pelto affiliate with the SIU. abound. The tour continues The five vessels of the Star and 3^^ Diego-Coronado Bay Crescent fleet are tour boats that for a look of the Silver take their passengers for excursions viewed on the excurof beautiful San Diego harbor. sion are the U.S. Naval Station and On the 25-mile, two-hour excurfashion Harbor Fish Mart, sion of the harbor, the boats pass ^ such sites as the Star of India, the There are 12-mile, one-hour oldest merchant ship still afloat; cruises, too.^ . ,T/'- TOS^ LindberA Field; Harbor and Shelter The five btrats in the Heel are. / ••'iir.i'fU-'-'' Islands; Point Loma and its sub- Silvergare; Cahrillo: Murnlia. cruise Guide Tbny Bowler is ready lor „ari„e base; Ballast Point, where Moniere. and Pomi Loma. the passengers. llllfll^VH^LlLeii ' 5':}^ V --ifc Another tour guide at)oard Is Cindy DelgadlHo. #• I ^^F^Ben/es On the S/firergale(^&Ci»«!eiit) Evelyn Fisher serves coffee at the snack bar. rnmmtmf OiXRuss Holmes of the Cabrillo (Star & Ciescent) ^JJJ^^^^Hhouse wheel In San Diego Harbor. Last month Nell Cartwrlght ^ndsby to fbed the tourlets, I* if 5-/ f I I -t Making fast a cruise boat Is Deckhand and Cruise Guide Kathy Adams. ••J" '..-i'.*. • 4., iiirsiafva:^ 12 / LOG / September 1982 1 O, While a comely passenger (rear) looks on, AB Pedro Enriquez of the Cabri/to puts down the gangway. K' At the mike extolling the beauty of the Bay Is Tbur Guide Mike Gardener. �•; :' , , ' -. ^r •-ti. - •: >•:. " -;. rr-y^-rc^^ Piney Point Maryland •4 ^The purpose of our school is to guide and encourage our memhers to improve their professional skills' By FRANK DROZAK, President Seafarers International Union T .-• :jr-'r^.'' ' '''^$'^- • "If® • ;%?^f;' 'M- - : p#-':" '-V. ]'••(' L\^^' HE Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, named in honor of the first president of the Seafarers International Union, was founded on its present site in Piney Point, Maryland in 1967 by Paul Hall. In the years since the school was founded, it has grown to become the largest educational facility for unlicensed seafarers, and licensed and unlicensed boatmen in the United States. In the past few years, the School has gone through a very special period of growth and adjustment to meet the ever increasing changes in marine technology and the changing manpower needs of the deep sea and offshore towing industries. This special 16 page supplement is designed to bring Seafarers and Boatmen completely up-to-date on the SHLSS curriculum. I suggest you save this supplement for your records and reference. The purpose of the school is to train, guide, and encourage our people—^young and old—to make careers for themselves on the world's oceans or on America's network of inland and coastal waterways. as well as to upgrade seafarers and boatmen to higher ratings. To achieve these goals, the school emphasizes both academic and vocational education. Vocational programs are being continually devel­ oped, revised and expanded as changes in industry or Coast Guard regulations occur. The newest teaching aids and techniques have been adapted for use in the maritime field by a teaching staff which includes specialists in virtually every area of the maritime industries. Complementing the vocational education curriculum are a variety of opportunities for academic advance­ ment. The school offers a remedial reading program,, an independent study program, a hig]? school equiv­ alency program, and college credits programs. Instructors at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship emphasize the necessity of competence in both on-the-job skills and in academic arSas stich as reading and math. Thus, students are motivated to learn because they see the relationship between academic growth and their vocational goals. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship is oriented to the needs of its students and of the maritime industries. Through its combination of academic and vocational education and its policy of responsiveness to technological advances, the school is successfully—and without cost to the gov­ ernment—educating and securing employment for seafarers and boatmen aboard the ships and boats of America's privately-owned, civilian-manned fleets. LOG Special 16 Page Supplement September 1982 / LOGi ••• 1' .. ' . ,«! •'.'"-ji," f4i| �'m The ine Silvergate ouvvfyaifs brings In a group of ipassengers to the dock as she passes the fishing smack, the Sea Wfo/f (rear). M.«h.l. Ncack (.eft) o..he per. f Wlhplngttn, CM. .n.w.« from Tour Guide Robin from lOUr uuiae nuum Springer. w|#« * m San Diego By Sea, Via SiU Tourboats ,. , • I. - Cruise Guide Tony Bowier is ready for the passengers. rriHE Log recently visited the X boats of Star and Crescent Harbor Cruises in San Diego, Calif, where two years ago workers voted to affiliate with the SiU. The five vessels of the Star and Crescent fleet are tour boats that take their passengers for excursions of beautiful San Diego harbor. On the 25-mile, two-hour excur­ sion of the harbor, the boats pass such sites as the Star of India, the oldest merchant ship still afloat; Lindbergh Field; Harbor and Shelter Islands; Point Loma and its sub-, marine base; Ballast Point, where IS42.andthe the Spanish lonHfaM landed in in 1542, and the Cabrilio National Monument. The boats also pass Zuniga Jetty where gulls, cormorants, and pel­ icans abound. The tour continues under the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge for a look of the Silver Strand. Also viewed on the excur­ sion, are the U.S. Naval Station and the old fashion Harbor Fish Mart. There are 12-mile, one-hour cruises, too. The five boats in the fleet are: Siberia,e: Cabrilla: Murrina: Montere.and Point Loma. gadlllo. ' ..rf, 0I j:v-' :>«:'• 5 , !;w L'fe.Vv £nhm Rnhttr On the Sfh.ergele(^r& Crescent) EvelynRsherser^ coffee at the snack bar. C^Russ Holmes of tfie Cabrilio (Star & Crescent) SSSiSSrl^klS^se wheel In San Clh^ Last month Nell Cartwright ^nds by to feed the tourl®te. -v| :i ''i' Making fast a cruise ^t Is Deckhand and Cruise Guide Kathy Adams. 12 / LOG / September 1982 While a comely passenger (rear) looks on, AB Pedro Enrlquez of the Cabr/l/o puts down the gangway. At the mike extolling the beauty of the Bay Is Tbur Guide Mike Gardener. �-I Seafarers HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL "MK' OF SEAMANSHIP 8l^^M^^W6l!l|llggS|^^^|te^L f t". I _ Piney Point Maryland ^The purpose of our school is to guide and encourag our members to improve their professional skills^ By FRANK DROZAK, President Seafarers International Union ^HE Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea. manship, named in honor of the first president of the Seafarers International Union, was founded on its present site in Piney Point, Maryland in 1967 by P^ul Hall. In the years since the school was founded, it has grown to become the largest educational facility for unlicensed seafarers, and licensed and unlicensed boatmen in the United States. In the past few years, the School has gone through a very special period of growth and adjustment to meet the ever increasing changes in marine technology and the changing manpower needs of the deep sea and offshore towing industries. This special 16 page supplement is designed to bring Seafarers and Boatmen completely up-to-date on the SHLSS curriculum. I suggest you save this supplement for your records and reference. The purpose of the school is to train, guide, and encourage our people—^young and old to make careers for themselves on the world's oceans or on America's network of inland and coastal waterways. I fii as well as to upgrade seafarers and boatmen to higher ratings. To achieve these goals, the school emphasizes both academic and vocational education. Vocational programs are being continually devel­ oped, revised and expanded as changes in industry or Coast Guard regulations occur. The newest teaching aids and techniques have been adapted for use in the maritime field by a teaching staff which includes specialists in virtually every area of the maritime industries. Complementing the vocational education curriculum are a variety of opportunities for academic advance­ ment. The school offers a remedial reading program, an independent study program, a high school equiv­ alency program, and college credits programs. Instructors at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship emphasize the necessity of competence in both on-the-job skills and in academic areas such as reading and math. Thus, students are motivated to leam because they see the relationship between academic growth and their vocational goals. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship is oriented to the needs of its students and of the maritime industries. Through its combination of academic and vocational education and its policy of responsiveness to technological advances, the school is successfully—and without cost to the gov­ ernment—educating and securing employment for seafarers and boatmen aboard the ships and boats of America's privately-owned, civilian-manned fleets. • • • V-v' M --l •" ---J " '-r--4 "'3; • • r^' ' '' •' •. s: • ;v • . .. . .A ' Special 16 Page Supplement ^ptember 1982 / LOG 13 - -V.': �Our aim is to help our brothers and sisters make a better way of life for themselves By FRANK M0N(;ELLI, Vice Pr^ident Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship VERY student at our school is different. They have different backgrounds, different problems, different ambitions and different learning potentials. Each one of our members who come to the school has his own special understanding of the world he lives in, and how to deal with it. He has his own set of values, his own sense of self-esteem, his own sense of self-confidence, and his own special way of getting along with his shipmates. Our aim is to help all of our brothers and sisters to make a better way of life for themselves and for their families. All of our education programs are based on our determination to help our menibers succeed. Our door, and the doors of all of our staff members, are always open to any ot our members at the school who have any problem which is interfering with their effort to improve their lite. E '-'•- t/i.. .. A-riii;* Ik tr'i'- •f. 14 / LOG / September 1982 Working together in a new spirit of cooperation' The hope of the U.S.-Jlag maritime industry depends ingreMpari «« competence of American seafarers, and nowhere is the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. To further SW and the U.S. Coast Guard are working f'^Setherinanewspmt ofco^ Recently, Admiral John D. Costello, Commander of the Coast Guard s Fifth at Portsmouth, Va., visited our school to offer his help infostenng a closer relationship to ensure that the educational programs at ^H^SS continue to se^^^^^^ the industry and the nation. Here, Adm. Costello talks with SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongelli, left, and Deck Instructor Tom Doyle. �^ -is .:r:.rf^:vf • •• , Z;" • z ^/: r V-,/-;: Sv.i i;.: zz''. , . ,Z. . :- • •, ' / ^ ; V •;; : -.;. 'z-i!-": Vocational Education *Our goal is to provide America's maritime industry with the most highly skilled workers in the world' advance his professional skills, increase his earnings potential, and provide for his job security as he keeps pace with the advances in his industry. ' The course offerings in the upgrading programs include all unlicensed ratings as well as the licensed ratings in the towing industry. Once the general ratings have been achieved, specialized professional courses such as auto­ mation and advanced electrical procedures are offered. Education is a never-ending process at the Lundeberg School— a process which combines shoreside instruction and on-the-job training John Mason The upgrading programs permit to build the professional competence the experienced seafarer or boatman of the most highly skilled seafarers with sufficient work experience to and boatmen in the world. . By JOHN MASON Dean of Vocational Education "OCATIONAL education is the fundamental approach to becoming a professional seafarer or boatman. The term "professional" has traditionally been associated with groups such as doc­ tors, lawyers, or teachers. Yet, Webster defines profession as a calling requiring specialized knowledge. Clearly, today's modem' technically advanced vessels, which cost millions of dollars, cannot be entrusted to a nonprofessional person. * At the Seafarers Hariy Lundeberg School of Seamanship, professional growth begins with the basic voca­ tional education program—a twelve Vi week course which provides a con­ tinuing source of skilled manpower to SlU-contracted ships, tugs and towboats. These basic training courses are designed to teach the duties performed by entry (or beginning) personnel on U.S.-flag ships or by the deckhands and tankermen on the waterways. Each graduate of this basic vocational program is equipped with the fun­ damental skills to go aboard his first vessel and perform his duties com­ petently as he acquires the expe­ rience necessary to prepare for the next step towards his career goals. Because the Lundeberg School is approved by the United States Coast Guard, the courses taken by trainees are creditable toward the necessary seatime for upgrading. QMEU Any Rating "mv'i The curriculum for certification and endorsement as QMED—^Any Rating consists of courses leading to the fol­ lowing ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer, deck engine mechanic, and first aid, fire fighting and oil pollution. The course of instruction leading to endorsement as QMED-^Any Rating consists of classroom work and prac­ tical training. The following is a brief description of the courses required to complete the QMED Any Rating endorsement. PUMPMAN: (one week) Training in the safe handling of combustible materials, transferring of fuel, loading and pumping out, topping off, pollution control, operation and use of pumps, fire fighting and emer^ gency procedures. REFRIGERATION ENGINEER: (two weeks) Training in the principles of refrig­ eration, compressors, receivers, dehydratois, valves, evaporators, testing for and repairing leaks, trouble shooting and refrigeration problems, fire fighting and emergency procedures. ELECTRICIAN: (three weeks) Training in the fundamental concepts of electricity, batteries, electrical cir­ cuits, magnetism and electro-magnetic circuits, transformers, A.C. motors and * _ _ 1_ ! • ^ ^ I^ <1 •'•t r•.'5}\ generators, use and care of electrical instruments, trouble shooting of elec­ trical equipment, starting, securing and paralleling turbo generators, fire fighting and emergency procedures. MACHINIST: (two weeks) Training in the use of hand tools, metal-working tools, measuriftg instruments, use of metals, metal lathe operations, and basic welding proce­ dures. DECK ENGINEER: (one week) Training in the use of hand tools, use of metals, piping and valves, oper­ ation and repair of pumps, basic elec­ trical theory, and operation of hydraulic, steam and electrical deck machinery. JUNIOR ENGINEER: (two weeks) Training which includes the use of hand took and measuring instruments, use of metals, piping^nd valves, prin­ ciples of refrigeration, combustion of fuels, boiler operations, lubricating oil system, electrical theory, operation and repair of motors and generators, starting and securing auxiliary equipment and main engines, fire fighting and emer­ gency procedures. DECK ENGINE MECHANIC: (completion) Consists of instruction in all the above courses plus operation of auto­ mated engine room consoles and equipment. Students must attend the entire twelve weeks approved course and successfully pass the examination. The length of the entire QMED /^ course is twelve weeks. i, L <v : �vES?«*i^' ' ' v'' gff '• p.s^ •' Fireman/ Watertender and Oiler « The six-week course is available to any deep sea or Great Lakes seafarer who has six months seatime as a wiper or, deck-engine utility. If the member is a SHLSS graduate, three months seatime as a wiper or deck-engine utility is required. Along with the time, the graduate must have a completed "sea project" which contains information on the ship's engine room systems. The course of instruction will consist of the steam and water cycle, fuel oil and lube oil systems. Additional sub­ jects included are. the instruction of diesel engines, turbines, boilers, pumps, valves, evaporators, purifiers, refrigeration and reduction gear units. Prior to taking the fireman/watertender and oiler exams, the merriber would take a Coast Guard General Safety Exam (first aid, firefighnng, oil pollution and tank safety). The prep­ aration for this exam is included in the course of instruction. ,.f.,-r- _ Welding The four-week course is open to any deck of engine rated Seafarer working deep sea. Great Lakes or inland. The knowledge is a valuable skill aboard any vessel. The Shoptime is spent on electric arc welding in all positions on plate and pipe. Oxy-acetylene cutting and welding is also practiced. Classroom Marine Electrical Maintenance Vocational Education The Marine Electrical Maintenance Course is an eight week program of both classroom and hands-on experi­ ence. Following is a brief description to help you understand the contents of the course. •^1 'M'^i •'7'f - •; .0"'- r^|:, I rx-' FIRST WEEK A review of basic electrical theory. This allows those who have completed the QMED course to refresh their basic knowledge. It includes voltage current and resistance calculations using Ohms law, power calculations batteries and magnetism. SECOND WEEK Consists of electrical measuring instruments, use of voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter. The Simpson multim­ eter model 260 and the megger are taught in considerable detail. The stu­ dent will become proficient in their use since these instruments will be used daily for the remainder of the course. During this week, shipboard elec­ trical hardware will be covered, cable, cable installation and replacement, testing for electrical shorts, grounds and open circuits. The class together, with the supervision of the instructor, will prepare a wi^g diagram to install fluorescent lighlPswitches, conven­ ience outlets and marine receptacles. -'i ?I»^B:-:- THIRD WEEK Consi.sts of using the wiring diagram, prepared in the second week, to install and connect lights, switches, receptacle 16 / LOG / September 1982 VI c'uj * I'.dt'nBnn'yiqyo and make Wm operational. During this week, alternating current theory will be covered as well as A.C. gen­ erators, Switchboard, transformers, and parallel operations of A.C. generators. FOURTH WEEK Consists of A C. motors, (three phase) Induction Synchronous and wound rotor motors, starters and A.C. motor controls. A wiring diagram will be prepared. The three phase motor will be overhauled in the shop. It will then be connected to a motor starter which will be wired according to the diagram in the classroom. Three phase motor starters will be covered. A single phase motor will be disassembled, reassembled and after a wiring diagram is prepared, the motor will be connected to a starter and oper­ ated. Universal, shaded pole, and split phase motors will be covered. FIFTH WEEK This week consists of direct current generator and motor theory. D.C. gen­ erator theory and operation is covered. D.C. switchboards and D.C. generator parallel operation. D.C. motors, series, shunt and compound motor operation maintenance arid repair is covered as well as conventional D.C. motor con­ trols of several types, both manual and automatic control. The D.C. motor is overhauled, reassembled and after preparing a wiring diagram, it is con­ nected to a control and operated. As time covers safety, welding techniques, rod selection, amp setting and polar­ ities. The objective of the Welding course is to provide,the student with the skills required to perform basic welding and cutting jobs aboard ship. The student will be required to demonstrate an ability to weld flat j^ortions, horizontal, vertical and pipe, and be able to braze flat position, and do oxy-acetylene cutting. in all motors and controls, the multim­ eter and megger are used to ensure the equipment is in good condition and not connected improperly. SIXTH WEEK This week consists of cargo handling and deck machinery. We now take the motors and controls we have learned and put them into a system and learn to read elementary and schematic wiring diagrams and prepare sequential operating charts of exactly how the equipment functions. We will cover in great detail a Westinghouse adjustable voltage winch, a Westinghouse constant voltage winch and a three-speed, pole changing squirrel cage anchor windlass controller. SEVENTH WEEK Consists of an electric battery pow­ ered fork lift and an electromechanical elevator. This equipment together with a Ward-Leonard D.C. motor control system has just been added to the course to further strengthen D.C. motor control theory since all LASH equipment uses this control system. Since some of you sail Delta ships, the fork lifts and ele­ vators should be of some help. EIGHTH WEEK This week consi.sts of galley equip­ ment, (ranges, deep fat friers, and steam cookers). Sound powered telephone and electrical telegraph systems, engine order telegraph and rudder angle indi­ cators are covered). The primary con­ cern is the replacement of a synchro motor and the proper alignment both mechanical and electrical are of utmost importance if the system is to operate properly. Salinity system operation and maintenance is also presented. I �3q^v::rJ n-' f. ; y-.'T' '•, • . ^-. • . . y. a> , •, -."ii;g^;.-:i^'f:• '• , • -/yt- . • •-••'iy j.- ••• - . .\ . •- - — •- "- y «-'''ifc,'''. . ; Automation 'Today's enginerooni has becooie highly aulomated and has created a need for today's seafarer to expand his knowledge. To meet this need. SHLSS provides a course dealing with auto­ mated enginerooms. Seafarers who hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement or equivalent inland experience may apply for enrollment in the course. Both classroom and prac^cal training on a full scale simulator of an automated engineroom console are intluded in the four-week course. Included in the course of instruction are an explanation of the basic steam generation system and automatic com­ bustion control; steam turbines and associated equipment; ships service turbo generators and associated equip­ ment. All engineroom auxiliary systems such as" feedwater, auxiliary exhaust, lube oil, condensate, low and high pressure drains, fuel oil, solo shell and flash type evaporators are also covered in the course of instniction. Students are divided into groups and given the opportunity to place in oper­ ation portions of the engineroom. uti­ lizing the simulator until the engine 'M room is m full operation and ready to get underway. Individuals then are confronted with engineroom casualties such as loss of main engine vacuum, high water in the boiler, hot main condenser, joss of ciated cycle controls and accessories. This theoretical knowledge serves as a basis for system troubleshooting and fault diagnosis. Together with practical training in applied electricity and refrigeration service techniques, students learn to operate and maintain ship's stores reefer plants, bulk cargo reefer plants,,reciprocating/centifugal air conditioning Seafarers completing the six week course in refrigeration systems main­ plants, sea-going refrigerated container units, as well as the smaller hermetic tenance and operation, through both units such as ice machines, water classroom and haiids-oh practical training, will acquire the skills nec­ coolers, pantry refrigerators, beverage essary to safely and responsibly operate, coolers and the like. . The revival of the passenger liner, troubleshoot, and service air condi­ trade, particularly, with the associated tioning and refrigeration systems aboard refrigeration and air conditioning SIU contracted vessels. equipment, brings the skills of refrig­ The course of instruction emphasizes eration maintenance and operations in both reciprocating and centifugal vapor ever-increasing demand. compression system theory and asso­ Refrigeration lube oil pressure, hot main engine bearing, or loss of control air. Attention is paid to proper shifting from hand to automatic control and back to hand, and the relation between remote controls and engineroom machinery is shown. A complete auto­ matic combustion control system is covered. The students are then given a chance to put together a schematic of any part of the combustion control system. , Vocational Education •. Maintenance and Operation '-•vSliSiS • . 'i. A.m 5':.5 lathe and precision tools. They will also have the opportunity to work with these tools in the machine shop. Oper­ ation and maintenance of pumps, valves, piping, packing, mechanical seals, lubrication, drive components and bearings will also be instructed. At the present time, SHLSS offers Students will then have the opportunity a six-week course in pumproom oper­ to disassemble, take measurements, and ations and maintenance. With engine- reassemble various pumps and valves. During the six week period, the stu­ rooms becoming automated, so are the pumprooms. In some cases, pump- dent will also obtain the study expe­ rooms are being eliminated completely. rience of tanker construction, loading Technology seems to be in the same procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas category. With time and tide, it waits systems, oil pollution, safety and emergency procedures concerning for no-one.... In the course of instruction, the stu­ tankers, discharge procedures, fire dents will leam how to use an engine fighting, and first aid. Pumproom Operations and Maintenance September 1982 / LOG 17 �r ::o; .,, : "„•';,:;: --^'^ -•••,;. :V Electronic D.C. Drives Electronic D.C. Drives is a six-week co~rrem,y "Marine :J'''*;• •| -- ' fl—l'iwil 'l"' '•-.--V^ equipment was initially'controlled by levers and foot pedals. Today, industrtal electronics allows push button control of these systems not unlike automated boilers and engine rooms. It is not only necessar-y-that the elec­ trician knows how the crane operates from the operator's standpoint, he must know what occurs when a push button is pressed in order that he can find the trouble when the button is pressed and nothing happens. The first few days of the course con­ sists of how the LASH gantry crane operator operates the crane. About four weeks of the course consists of learning to read the elementary diagrams and preparing sequential operating charts of how the relays function to control the crane operation. The crane has numerous built in features. The electrician must know how to line up.the crane if a gantry motor fails or a hoist motor fails. The course is not memory material, but a systematic method ot how to use the manufacturers instruction book. The electrician must learn how to use the instruction book to light off the crane, to set the crane up for emergency oper­ ation and how to troubleshoot the var­ ious systems in the crane. Since the course is basically a print reading course, it is a continuation of the Marine Electrical Maintenance course. The ability to read these dia­ grams will enable the electrician to read container crane or elevator dia­ grams. Probably the single most important factor the student will learn is how to use a manufacturers instruc­ tion book. ^ •'-d^sisxxp • .4 -v /.7 / • , Vocational Education! The four-week course is open to Great Lakes Seafarers who have at least six months time on a Great Lakes . self-unloading bulk carrier. Basic hydraulic and electrical system oper­ ation and troubleshooting is discussed. Additional materials covered in the course of instruction include fluid drives, reduction units, pulleys, idlers, belt splicing and repair, and conveyor system operation. On-the-job-training skills will include, electric arc welding, gas welding and gas cutting. -•••- ^":; v'r^^''I" ;•• Electronics." The course consists .of electronic control of direct current motors, and specifically deals with the LASH gantry crane. The subject is industrial electronics which is the electronic/electrical control of nrechanica. devices. Cargo handling Conveyorman ••-•- This course provides the necessary training for a Great Lakes seafarer to sail as a gateman or to help him advance to conveyorman. The objective of the Conveyorman Course is to provide the studei\ts with a sufficient working knowledge of Great Lakes self-unloading bulk car­ riers, their unloading systems and all related equipment so that the student can successfully perform the job of a Conveyorman. The student is required to be able to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems, and repair and maintain conveyor equipment. He should also be able to cut, weld and braze steel in the flat position. !' • ' ^ r I J •! f tr W- fe'5^ Diesel Engine Tfechnology The course of instmction familiarizes students with both high and low speed diesel engine operations. There is classroom and practical shop training in the types, construction and principles of operation of various diesel engines, including fuel, air, lubrication and exhaust systems, the use of various gauges, meters and instruments used 18 / LOG-/-SepJember 1982 in diesel engines and the operation and maintenance of diesel engine plant auxiliary systems. Practical shop training includes complete overhaul procedures of oper­ ating diesel engines and auxiliary equipment. The course is designed for two levels of training: pre-engineer license training; and training in diesel pro­ pulsion vessels for QMED's. Appli­ cants must hold endorsement as QMED, or have six months service in the engine room onboard a tugboat. 'm.- �piSS?^', '• :' -u. . - - i.aw'i.._w91».aafca: VitAtfr- Vtsmi^0i3^-ifr^^--^, • •s>'c«^i4fclM . -"^^tli"^: ---•' -? -.'i-.'. • - ••-J:-^wV..''ij':g. -1- . • ••.•. •i:Wfp!%T, ;• " •---•-;'5lf5j-^,-_-i,' .,••• .-. I'j;-V -.L'/U Meeting the Needs of SIU Boatmen and the Towing Industry Providing SIU-contracted inland waterways companies with the best-trained marine workers in the industry, while also providing SIU members with career upgrading and job security, are the goals of the inland and offshore training programs at SHLSS. Towboat Operator Course Provides Industry With Fully H'ained Vessel Operators The course of instruction leading to licensing as Towboat Operator includes both classroom study and on-the-job training aboard vessels of the SHLSS fleet. ' Included in the course of instruction are: earth co-ordinates, charts, aids to navigation, navigation publications, instruments and accessories, dead reckoning, bearings, current sailing, magnetic and gyro compass (theory and use), time-speed-distance prob-r lems, shiphandling, inland and off shore towing, marlinspike seamanship, towboat seamanship, tides and currents, weather, rules of the road, firefighting, CPR, and first aid. Additionally, instmction is provided to give the operator an understanding of the various regulations and laws which apply to the safe operation of a towing vessel. The Towboat Operator course is seven weeks. The objective of the course for Towboat Operator, Inland and Oceans 200 miles offshore is to provide the student with a sufficient understanding of the principles of Towboat Operators and Coast Guard rules and regulations to obtain a license as Towboat Operator. The student must show proficiency in the ^a of seamanship, safety Rules of the Road (Inland and International) and navigation. Note: SHLSS also offers a Towboat Operator Scholarship Program in cooperation with the Transportation institute. The d:^tive of tfae-Licensed EMesel Engineer (Uninspected) course is to provide the student with sufficient knowledge of towboat engineering nnitines, maintenance, toleration, lepair and casualty control procedures on all machinery as the engine spaces, so that the student can pass the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Engineer or Assistant Engineer Diesel license of specified horsepower on uninspected vessels. Course Descri|rtion The course of instruction leading to licensing, as Chief Engineer or Assist­ ant Engineer Uninspected Vessels, will consist of classroom training in pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pro­ pellers, shafting, steering systems, valves, instruments and lubrication. Training will also include ship con­ struction, damage control, reduction gears, diesel construction, diesel prin­ ciples, fuel injection, starting systems, governors, boilers, direct current components, alternating current com­ ponents, batteries, refrigeration, fire fighting, emergency equipment. Coast Guard regulations, pollution laws, sanitary systems, and first aid. The practical engine training includes extensive "hands-on" operation and maintenance on the school's tugs and in the engine shop. In addition, an applicant must hold a fust aid and CPR Diesel Engine Scholarship is Offered By SIU and Ikansportation Institute certificate which is offered at the school. ftrt of the plication will be a pre- test to determine the level of ability in reading and general knowledge of engine room equipnieitt. AU candidates must be 19 years of age for Assistant Engineer and 21 years of age for Chief Engineer. - - September, 1982 J. iiDG JW �'U i •- '^ "= • [f c- • d''. - ---,.viL,u'i; _,;- , k^-'i - t il _!• - •_ '0f: . I: J» j-.-4t'?; j, " ^X-^ '-"r- • "v'-1 » J. ' ' •" . '• '"-.'^r-*-- 3% , ,"| i. -. I V • •* • . ••••i :• ' •:{•( ••>!:'• •.;ri--'>:-'-.ir. i-i''y r-v ••'- 7 .yy '-^"x i.••• -. .'• IBIHI •IBIBIBIBIBIBI •••IB"""" pmilllillBIBIBIBI•IBiaiBlllilBlBIBIBI'I'I'I'l Original Third and Second Engineer 2 'OH Pilot 'Tis a Fearful ^ightV •|fc;f • •*." - V5v' . y •-.jf- 'fe .^i ,,'jTl T;- ', • •H-: y :,. ••rk Because of a continuing shortage of licensed engineers in the offshore towing industry, the Seafarers Haity Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers an Original Third or Second Assistant Engineer Motor or Steam License prepatory course. The course is ten weeks in length and includes all subject areas necessary i First Class Pilot ! • — " |B S • 5 • • • • S 5 • • • S I " ® • •• When yoy have completed the First Class Pilot course now being offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, there will be no "danger on the deep!' The upgrading course is seven weeks in length and provides a thorough nautical platform from which Boatmen can attain First Class Pilotage for their area of interest. Instruction includes both classroom and practical training. Subjects covered include COLREGS, Unified Rules, Pilot Rules applicable to the route or harbor of interest, local meteorology knowledge, seamanship, navigation, shiphandling, aids to navigation, instruments and accessories, compass error and sextant angles. The objective of the First Class Pilot Course is to provide the student with a working knowledge necessary to adequately perform all functions of a First Class Pilot, which includes ship handling in congested areas, docking. J :' I The ultimate objective of the course undocking, anchoring, rules of the is to properly prepare the student to road, pilot rules applicable to the route, local knowledge of winds, weather, successfully complete the U.S. Coast tides, currents, chart navigation aids Guard First Class Pilots examination. Enhance your knowledge, expertise, to navigation and chart sketch of the earning capacity and job security by route. to successfully prepare for the license examination, including First Aid and CPR. Candidates for the course must meet all the requirements as set forth by the United States Coast Guard. Candidates must have desire to get ahead, and have ample knowledge of engineering materials for successful completion of the course. The objective of the Third Assistant Engineer course is to provide the stu­ dent with sufficient knowledge .of shipboard engineering routines, watch standing procedures, maintenance, operation and casualty control proce­ dures of all machinery in the engine spaces. upgrading your license through the First Class Pilot course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The teaching staff provides professional guidance and is willing to "go that extra mile" to assist in your success. he Needs Celestial Navigation Additionally, sUiaents are taught how to use and adjust the sextant. Actual celestial observations are taken while underway on one of the school s ves­ sels. The Celestial Navigation course is a six week course. All candidates who are eligible for license as Master or Mate of Uninspected Vessels, or Freight and Towing Vessels, may enroll. Can­ didates who are eligible for license a: Towboat Operator-Oceans may also enroll. The Celestial Navigation course offered at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Semanship covers all of the navigation requirements for licensing as Towboat Operator-Oceans, Master/Mate of Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons; and Master/ Mate of Freight and Towing Vessels. The course of instruction includes determining time of sunrise, sunset, twilight, time of meridian passage of the sun, latitude by an observation of the sun at local apparent noon, line of position by sunline, running fix by two celestial lines of position, compass error by azimuth and amplitudes, latitude by an observation of Polaris. ;: J;- .^ • ; .. •'/.J ' t. Licensed Third Mate •.<Jt. -•, Because of a continuing shortage of competent and qualified licensed mates in the offshore towing industry, SHLSS offers a course for Third Mate of steam or motor vessels any gross tons, or original Second Mate of steam or motor vessels any gross tons. The course of instruction covers ten weeks of intensive study, and prepares qualified candidates for the Coast Guard examination. T) be successful in obtaining a license, students will have to develop a strong desire to study and work toward their goal. The staff at SHLSS will make every effort to help students suc­ ceed. All students are encouraged to acquire ample knowledge of the study materials before coming to SHLSS tb begin classes. Students who have already begun to study on their own for the Third Mate examination will find it much easier to keep up with the fast moving pace of the course. To be eligible for the examination, students must have original discharges showing the minimum of the three years seatime in the deck department of ocean or coastwise steam or motor vessels with two and one-half years as ordinary seaman and six months as able seaman, quartermaster of bosun; or all three years as able seaman, quartermaster II•IBIBlHi•!•••••••••* or bosun. The student is required to bring three recommendations from captains they have sailed with. All seatime must be on vessels 1000 gross tons or over. To be eligible for W examination for Original Second Mate, students must have discharges showing five years service in the deck department of ocean or coastwise vessels. Two years of this time must be as boatswain, quartermaster, or able seaman while holding a valid AB endorsement. All time must be on vessels over 1000 gross tons. The student is required to bring three recommendations from captains they have sailed with. liaiHIBIHIHIHIIHIBII 55ii_iV-i464Ee= - Master/Mate License Master/Mate Freight and Towing. Experience coupled with tonnage of vessels on which the student served dictates constraints placed upon the license for which one will be examined. Courses are approximately ten weeks in length. Basic navigation, an under­ standing of Rules of the Road, and proficiency in flashing light of six words per minute will greatly reduce study time. In response to many requests received from the membership, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has instituted a course of study, which leads to a license of Inspected Towing Vessels and/or IHIHIBiai iiHiai Students should check with their local U.S. Coast Guard for time/ton­ nage verificatioii and submit your application to SHLSS for acceptance. The course of instruction leading to certification as Master/Mate includes use of ship construction, shiphandling, cargo gear and stowage, navigation. Rules of the Road, safety, stability, ship's business and Shipboard Rou­ tines. . ;;a "= �•- ^. •- : >, • ^ -•• . ' :~'-^.±*v^~z.:: ^.w. 'U :-w. I.-""• ••. '•- ^r "lijv-,- 'Our emphasis is to tailor a program to meet the individual needs of each SIU member ^ By JACKIE KNOETGEN Dean of Academic Education HEN the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship was founded, its unique combination of academic and vocational education was frequently termed "a pioneering approach" or a "revolutionary experiment." Today, this approach to education is no longer experimental—SHLSS has proven that the interrelation of vocational and academic goals increases student motivation and success dramatically. In the academic programs, the emphasis is on individualized instruction tailored to meet the needs of each student. Personal study guides and a low student-to-teacher ratio are examples of this approach to learning. In addition, individual W •,x '• : ;•• i -, :'"h ft Jackie Knoetgen help, ample study time and com­ fortable quiet study areas are always available. Academic opportunities are available to all students at the Lun­ deberg School regardless of age or educational level. All those whose reading skills are below a certain «• level receive assistance from reading specialists. Students who wish to use their study time most efficiently receive instruction in the study skills course. An independent study pro­ gram is available to Students who wish to work during their free time under the guidance of an experi­ C11V.CU teacher to IV/ improve their acaenced demic skills. All students enrolled in the basic vocational education curriculum are oriented to the ports they will visit during the course of their work in the Dockside class. Students who do not have a high school diploma are strongly encouraged to complete this phase of their education while they are enrolled at SHLSS. The students at the Seafarers Lundeberg School have found that a high school education is becoming essential in the maritime"industries. The new, complex ships, boats, and barges must be crewed by men and women who can read technical manuals, solve mathematical prob­ lems, and apply some basic sci­ entific theory. All students at SHLSS—regardless of age—have an opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma through the school s high school equivalency prograni. Since the program was developed, more than 1,742 members of e SIU have taken the Maryland State GEO Examination. The majonty nearly 90 percent—have successfully passed the examination and earned high school diplomas, A new GED class for trainees begins every two weeks. Seafarers and boatmen may begin the class at any time. j.!^1 IM 4-VkA vnr*mf-\YT\i g: HS Equivalency Program (GED) 1^;-.! The GED program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is open to all SIU members who want to have a high school diploma. Since the program was developed, more than 1700 SIU members from ages 18 to 76 have taken the GED examination at SHLSS. Over 90 percent of those students have successfully passed the exam and earned a Maryland State High School diploma. All SIU members who wish to come into the GED program will first take a diagnostic test so that the teaching staff can design indiviAialized materials Aat fit the specific needs of the student. The GED program may last fitom four to ten weeks depending cm the student's needs and abilities. When the student completes the program, he will sit for a two day, state administered exami­ nation. The GED program prepares the stu­ dent to take the QED exam. A major portion of the test depends on the stu­ dent's reading ability. Test taking and study skills are also emphasized for those who may need them. Everything is done to help students succeed. The GED exam is a multiple choice test. It is divided into five content areas: science, social studies, reading skills, math and English grammar. A GED student will receive individualized instruction in each of those areas, science topics are also investigated. Academic Director Jhuy Aumann discusses a student's progress in GED program with Donna Curtis, a reading specialist, and Roger Francisco, moA instructor. SHLSS Academic Education Department OffersWide Choice of Courses ADULT BASIC EDUCAHON (ABE) The ABE program is offered to SIU members who are returning to SHLSS for a vocational or academic program. The purpose of the ABE program is to prepare the student with weaker skills to enter other programs at the school. The program offers help in basic reading, math, and English. The student •0- ' l t i.-- Academic Education 22 / LOG / September 1982 works with teachers who have set up an individualized program to meet the student's needs. If you know of a ship­ mate who may benefit from this pro­ gram, please tell him about this oppor­ tunity. LEARNING CENTER The Learning Center provides indi­ vidualized assistance in improving reading skills, comprehensions, vocabulary, study skills, and technical reading. Special programs for students speaking English as a secondary lan­ guage are provided. The course length and content vary with individual needs. Admissions are based on the reading scores of all SIU members. The Learning Center also provides assistance to upgraders enrolled in vocational courses. Help is offered in reading and study skills, basic math and vocational/technical math. In addition. Learning Center instructors provide services to the vocational Avnm-* instructors by offering their expert assistance in producing well written and illustrated study guides and tech­ nical manuals for use in the vocational subjects. DOCKSIDE Students enrolled in the trainee pro­ gram attend the Dockside class. The class is divided into several minicourses. They include a practical ori­ entation to the deep sea and inland industries. The student will also have course and/or a basic English grammar course through correspondence. The math course reviews the basic opera­ tions in fractions, decimals, percents, algebra, and geometry. Practical appli­ cations of these math skills to the ship­ ping industry and everyday situations are stressed. The English grammar course offers the student instruction in basic grammar and the correct use of written English. Sentence structure, usage, spelling, capitalization and punctuation are stressed. This course may be useful to students who are i-»rktircA an/l/r^r n Kncir P.ncrlifih OTafnfn&I ?hrrei;rer„T.t " •\ r - , • program consists of instruction in maritime survival skills such as geography, personal financing (income taxes, banking and credit), the metric system. and information on foreign ports of call and travel. CORRESPONDENCE COURSES SHLSS offers all SIU members the opportunity to take a general math English courses, ® fcrccuege leve, SPEED READING Using the Time-Life video tape program, the Library conducts an 8 week speed reading course for interested students. Trainees and upgraders who possess good reading skills are encouraged to participate in this pro­ gram. t.,. -^M.- �I. -,:r;.;a,?i;i •'• - —: College Programs Help Seafarers Expand Their Careers, Enrich Their Lives Eng 102—Composition and Literature. This three credit course which is required for an A.A. degree uses short stories, poems, and plays to teach advanced composition skills and literary analysis. In keeping with the philosophy of meeting students' needs at all levels, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School offers a variety of college level oppor­ tunities. Charles County Community College Through an agreement between SHLSS and Charles County (Maryland) Community College, students attending SHLSS have an opportunity to earn an Associates of Arts degree in general studies. Many vocational courses are granted credit through Charles County. In addition, academic courses which are required for an A.A. degree are taught by academic and vocational instructors. Courses usually take from fou'- to eight weeks to complete. Academic courses for an A.A. degree include the following: Eng 20i—Introduction to Literature: Novel and short novel. This three credit required course focuses on analyzing literature of the sea. MTH 108—Introduction to College Mathematics. This three credit course fulfills the math requirement for an A. A. degree. It focuses on algebra & trigonometric functions. BIO 102—Zoology. This 4 credit course includes book and labora­ tory study into the world of ani­ mals. It fulfills the requirement for a laboratory science for an A.A. degree. Art 110—Basic brawing. A three credit course that focuses on the nature of drawing, imagination, using drawing tools and learning to see. Dean of Academic Education Jackie Knoetgen, center, reviews some of the helping AST 101—Introduction to Astronomy. programs offered at SHLSS with two of the school's teaching specialists: Maiy Art 120—fiam- Design. A three credit Coyle, left, who is resource coordinator for the academic and vocational departments This three credit course fulfills the course that teaches the basics of and Fay Van Esseltyn, who teaches the dockside course which covers a variety of non lab science requirement for an Art composition. mind-expanding subjects. A.A. degree. Students study the. States government on the national, social institutions, family, ecoArt Recreational Crafts. A three sun, moon, planets and stars. state and local levels. nomics, politics and government. credit course that encourages cre­ On the horizon, SHLSS and Charles ative expression in a variety of PED 161—Weight Training and Jog­ materials: leather, stained glass, PSY ioi—General Psychology. This County Community College will soon ging. This two credit course credit course can be used as a social be offering a Nautical Sciences Cerwood, and silver. includes jogging training and tificate. This program is designed for science elective for the A.A. weight training in the gym. An Eng 101—Rhetoric and Composition. Seafarers who may not want to work degree. The scientific method is individualized fitness program is A three credit course required for used to study human behavior, for a full Associates of Arts Degree, designed for each student. an A.A. degree. English 101 but would like to take academic courses perception and motivation. n teaches the basics of composition which are closely related to the mar­ and writing skills. PED 250—Basic Sailing. This two itime industry. POL 101—American Government.. SOC 101—Introduction to Sociology. credit course is designed to teach The Nautical Sciences Certificate This three credit course can be used This three credit course can be used students about the basics of sailing. Program will include vocational courses as a social science elective for the as a social science elective for the Students receive both classroom A.A. degree. It surveys social along with academic/maritime related A.A. degree. This course covers and in-boat experience. courses. groups and change in relation to the function and structure of United Academic Education to Meet the Needs of Seafarers When the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was founded, its unique combination of academic and vocational educational was fre­ By TRACY AUMANN quently termed "a pioneering Director of Academic Education approach" or a "revolutionary exper­ The guiding philosophy of the Sea­ iment." Today, this approach to edu­ farers Harry Lundeberg School is edu- _ cation is no longer experimental— cational opportunity for all SIU mem­ SHLSS has proven that the interrelation bers. In the Academic Department, this of vocational and academic goals philosophy takes form in a wide variety increases student motivation and suc­ of academic course offerings. From i basic reading and math to college cess dramatically. Academic opportunitieyare available courses and scholarships, we try to to all studentS|at<:^.sehool. In the meet the educational needs of all SIU academic pjsgrams, the emphasis is members. From Basic Reading to College Scholarship on individualized instruction tailored to "meet the needs of each student. Assistance in reading and study skills is available to all. The students at SHLSS—Seafarers of all ages—^have found that furthering their education is becoming essential in the maritime industry. The modern­ ization of the maritime industry requires Seafarers who can read technical man­ uals and,apply mathematical concepts. The Academic Department offers a variety of programs to fulfill these needs. These many academic programs are described on the following pages. Charlie Logan Scholarship Program for Seafarers One $10,000 and two $5,0(X) college scholarships are awarded each year to SIU members. The $10,000 scholarship is offered to SIU members who wish' to obtain a bachelors degree in a four year program. The two $5,000 schol­ arships are offered to SIU members who wish to complete a two year course of study in a community or junior col­ lege or a post secondary trade/voca­ tional school. SIU members who are awarded the $10,000 scholarship have six years to complete their course of study. SIU members who are awarded the $5,000 scholarship have four years to complete their course of study. FOR DEPENDENTS Four $10,000 scholajships are offered each year to children of Sea­ farers. These scholarships are awarded to SIU members' dependents who wish to complete a four year course of study for a bachelors degree. Thicy Aumanti Academic Education • p-T : �'•i-.., '.-J^'•*-;-'.•• " ••'-^rr wLirfS- ".-•'--sa V^'---j --•^S .: .iZ•'..-S" <•'-!• u:\ Special Courses for Safety At Sea vj li Tankerman II • 'I The two-week course leading to Coast Guard endorsement as Tankerman is open to inland, deep sea and Great Lakes Seafarers. The course consists of both class­ room instruction and practical training on the SHLSS tank barge. The can­ didate is given the opportunity to gain the knowledge of tank vessel cargo operations such as loadings discharging, hose hook-up, bonding cable attach­ ment and tank gauging. Additional instruction on various pump and piping arrangements along with the latest ' i'. ),1 1... z ^•I:|! •Ml M- Coast Guard regulations, will also be discussed. The objective of the Tankerman course is to provide the student with the skills required to perform the Tank­ erman job aboard tank barges and towboats, and the Pumpman job aboard merchant ships. The student will be required to dem­ onstrate an ability to load and unload tanks, take soundings and general safety procedures. He will also be required to learn Pollution Laws, report writing and general barge seamanship proce­ dures. I. Zi :')• •.1. '• }"•' I. w. - ..'l . .'H- • • « the Basic Vocational program attend the First Aid course. Any students m the Upgrading programs may enroll in The First Aid course provides the the First Aid course. principles and techniques of safety and The First Aid course consists of teri basic first aid according to the accepted hours of classroom and practical standards of the American Red Cross. training for upgraders. Bosun RecerAfter successful completion of the tification and Steward Recertification course, students are awarded the participants are required to take twenty American Red Cross Standard First Aid hours of classroom and practical Certification. All students at SHLSS enrolled in training. First Aid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation %•'••-: .zv—-,X'-? , • i l \ Jl .r I. ' J..- '" ' Fire Fighting Fire Fighting is one of the most important skills that a seaman must have. Seafarers must be familiar with fire prevention, usage of fire equipment • and techniques. If there is a fire onboard a ship, the crew members become the fire department . The objective of the Fire Fighting course is to provide the student with sufficient knowledge and to prepare the student for the Fire Fighting School at Earle, New Jersey. The course of instruction leading to certification covers basic information about the nature of fire and prevention. The student will be familiarized with fire-fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, attack lines and breathing apparatus. The fire-fighting trip to Earle, New Jersey is a one day training session. This facility offers a smoke house for oxygen/breathing apparatus, a station to demonstrate the use of fire extin­ guishers and a mock up of a ship to simulate compartment fures. ' '• ^ • '^'-'??a y-' r-; 24 / LOG / September 1982 t.t. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is the phase of emergency care that supports a person whose heart or B breathing has stopped. Certification is awarded by the American Red Cros^s and the American Heart Association. All students enrolled in the Basic Vocational programs at SHLSS are required to attend CPR. Any students in the Upgrading programs may enroll in CPR. The course is included in the Bosuns and Steward Recertification courses. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation consists of twelve hours of classroom and practical training fqr all students. • m Uj: int �"r>.r %^ ~; • •"" • ~ • '•» ', '*'*'r^^'*• '• • ,. .:-, • i."'" Deck Department an Able Seaman are sharpened and painting, wire rope cleaning and pre­ expanded at the Seafarers Harry Lun- serving. The course is six weeks, and can­ deberg School of Seamanship in Piney Pbint, Md., through preparation in classroom and practical training. In the term Able Seaman the keyin the classroom, topics include ship fword is ABLE. The skills required of construction, helmsmanship, the uses of the magnetic and gyroscopic com­ passes, and their corrections, true and relative bearings, aids to navigation, C.F.R. and First Aid, fire fighting. Rules of the Road, both International and Inland. The student also gets a working knowledge of the hand lead line, the fathometer, distress signals and a lifeboat/liferaft review. During the hands-on training, the student experiences working with the real thing such as in wire and line splicing, knot tying and block and tackle rigging, working with cargo booms and rigging and working with . boatswain chairs and stages. Day-byday maintenance on vessels is stressed to include surface preparation and Able Seaman Upgrading "nipiiii'ii Quartermaster Course SKI Seafaring skills are becoming more technical as shipboard automation and navigating techniques advance. Training and upgrading are becoming more and more necessary to insure the job security of the unlicensed Seafarers who sail the high technology ships of the United States Merchant Marine. The six-week Quartermaster course is such a program. Candidates for this course must hold a valid Coast Guard endorsement as Able Seaman-unlim­ ited, any waters. During this course, the students leam -'V'- Lifeboatman didates must meet United States Coast Guard requirements and have a min­ imum of one year seatime on Deck. -'••mi:.': the practical use of the magnetic and gyroscopic compasses, the uses of bearings and fixes, practical chart work. International and Inland rules of the road, fire fighting and emergency pro­ cedures, aids to navigation, C.RR. and First Aid. The course also includes both the theory and operation of radar, rapid radar plotting, and international codes and signals. Students will also attain a working knowledge of weather, tides and cur­ rents, R.D.E and fathometers, and use of bridge equipment and publications. The quartermaster course is taught by experienced and qualified instructors whose many years at sea compliment their teaching- >Jii^ " The course of instruction leading to a Lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training. Subjects taught include emergency duties, lifeboat construc­ tion, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, li'feraft construction, literaft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and liferaft equipment. Other subjects include survival methods such as abandon ship pro­ cedures, hypothermia prevention, eating and drinking to survive, heli­ copter rescue procedures, use of the emergency radio and signals to attract attention. In the lifeboat at least three hours each day will be spent outside in prac­ tical experience, and davit operations. All SIU crewmembers are required to be competent Lifeboatmen. Recent successful experiences of SIU crews in rescue operations at sea demonstrate the need for fully-trained crews. September 1982 / LOG 25 ioJiri3jqo3 OOJ \ >S. �steward Department Il-' 'If'' i S V ,- s v; ' :iiT' (••f .-r - fi .•jWV- Ti': -m MT". for this training spend six weeks in by DON NOLAN a special curriciilum working in the Director, Food Service DiviskMi galleys learning under the close number of the young men and supervision of experienced seagoing women in training at the Sea­ cooks and bakers. farers Harry Lundeberg School Graduates of the Third Cook develop a particular interest in program are qualified to ship out working in one of the school's gal­ with the rating of Third Cook, a leys. For them, the school has job with more responsibility and •developed a special in-depth pro­ better pay. gram to teach shipboard cooking Boatmen who complete this and baking. Trainees who volunteer A • g^,.f,!, " (fc,,••;'•»%•; 7: • course are prepared to sign on a tug or towboat and serve aS a cook for the entire crew. Steward Department upgrading training offers an opportunity to learn the skills of cooking, baking, meal preparation, menu planning and food ordering. Through the upgrading programs of the school, our members can advance to Chief Cook and Baker, and, eventually, to Chief Steward. Don Nolan COOK & BAKER The course of instruction leading to certification as cook & baker includes both classroom instruction and on-thejob training in the bake shop and galley. Tbpics covered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies, and break­ fast preparations, sanitation, and work organization. Careful attention to recipe requirements is also highlighted. For eligibility a candidate must have one of the following requirements: Three months seatime as third cook or assistant cook and hold a SHLSS certificate of completion; Four months seatime in the steward department and hold certificate of completion for the SHLSS entry rating program; or Six months seatime at any rating in steward department. Candidates who have not com­ pleted the entry rating program or the entry rating program and assistant cook program at SHLSS will be required to attend one week of assistant cook and six weeks of the cook & baker course. The length of the course is six weeks for SHLSS assistant cook endorsed graduates or until successful completion of the course objectives. �• '!- - -•Steward Department •Si •:: ; Chief Steward The Chief Stieward aboard SIU ships holds a very special responsibility. Not only does he oversee the preparation of foods, but he also must carefully budget food costs. Good nutrition, careful preparation of foods, sanitation and attention to menu-planning are the responsibilities of the Chief Steward. The course of instruction includes All candidates for chief steward must primarily classroom work supple­ hold "A" Seniority and must have sea­ mented by ample on-the-job training. time or training in compliance with Topics covered are menu planning, one of the following: work supervision, organization, typing, A. TVvo years seatime in the steward inventory control, and requisitioning department with a rating of chief procedures. Sanitation, nutrition and cook or higher; safety are also highlighted. The student B. Eight months seatime as cook will be actively involved in all phases and baker, four months seatime of die school's food service supervision. as chief cook and hold SHLSS certificates of completion for each program; C. Three years seatime in the rating above third cook or assistant cook; D. Four months seatime as diird cook or higher, six months sea­ time as cook and baker or higher, four months seatime as chief cook and hold SHLSS certifi­ % l-- cates of completion for each program; E. Nine months seatime as third cook or assistant cook or higher, four months seatime as cook and baker or higher, four months seatime as chief cook and hold SHLSS certificate of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs; E Nine months seatime as third cook or assistant cook or higher, nine months seatime as coOk and baker or higher, and four months seatime as chief cook and hold an SHLSS certificate of completion for the chfef cook program. The length of the course is eight weeks, or until successful completion of the course objectives. '• :/A- ' "' * ^ JT •3r Assistant Cook The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers complete training in the steward department from entry-rating steward assistant to chief steward. The course of instruction leading to certification as assistant cook includes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered are the preparation, cooking, and serving of vegetables (fresh, canned and frozen), cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basis of food preparation including sanitation, dietary values, work organization, and the use of recipes. All candidates must have six months seatime in the steward department, or three months seatime in the steward department and be a graduate of the SHLSS entry rating program. The length of the course is six weeks. CHIEF COOK The. course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook includes both classroom afid on-the-job training. Topics covered are the preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will also con­ centrate on identifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization. sanitation, and the use of recipies are also included in the course. All candidates must have one year seating in the steward department, with four months as cook and baker, or four months seatime as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the SHLSS cook and baker program. The length of course is eight weeks, or until successful completion of the course objectives. September 1982 / LOG 27 �-w,-. - -,«>^,>#t.. .-^^ - - - wmm ^ L —' - • -•:'•-•I..-I.-- Union Education Education is the cornerstone of our strength and knowledge of our union*s history is basic :]i^-'^f. • • It^:- ByCARLPETH Director of Union Education N the SIU we have always placed emphasis on continuing education— on every aspect of education that relates to the union member on and off the job, as a worker and as a citizen. Here at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School, we have established a major center for the entire educational system of our Union. The SIU is pioneering in this field of worker education. There are three broad areas that our educational pro­ gram embraces; vocational, academic, and union education. The vocational education program is making many important contributions to the careers of our members. The academic program contributes signif­ icantly to our members' personal and professional growth. Labor education enables all SHLSS students to study the American labor movement and the contributions of the SIU to the history and achievements of organized labor in the United States. in the presentation of the various subjects, the school utilizes the same instructional aids and equipment that are used in both the academic and vocational programs. All classes are held in an informal manner with time allotted to discuss and review all opin­ ions and views of the students. Each student is askdd to write an essay about how he views the Lundeberg School in relatioii to his union needs and responsibilities. Providing for a better informed membership is in keeping with the Seafarers Union's philosophy of "educating the whole man." With today's new ships and automated equipment, pnion education is is members of the crew. Also included is a review of qualifications for union membership, types of offenses, aiitf penalties for violation of the consti­ tution. I •Vv !.-cr:.'tf' . " ^ n.v- Contracts The course on contracts discusses all articles of the SIU contract including a review of the vessel committee s responsibilities and the articles gov­ erning Deck, Engine and Steward department employment. SW Piney Point Port Agent Carl Peth, left, confers wUh Joe Wtdl, Vocational Education, during a pre-class planning session.Carl ^ Joe work closely with SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongelli in planning Union Education programs for our membership. important as vocational or academic its growth, and the position of the SIU training in helping the union member in the American labor movement tod^y. adjust to his changing work envunment. Education Education is the cornerstone of the The education course introduces the strength of any organization. Through SIU's educational activities in the past, the comprehensive range of educational such as the struggle for free public opportunities at the Lundeberg School, education. It also stresses the present our union has established a finn foun- concepts of an effective union through dation to build this strength. We are a well informed membership and of convinced that the members of our education as the basic step towards union wish to coninue to build upon developing the free potential of the that foundation to gain the ultimate individual seafarer and boatman. The strength—the strength that grows educational resources within the SIU for all members are also discussed. through knowledge. This portion of the program is dis­ Labor History cussed throughout the entire course. The labor history course introduces the factors that contributed to the for­ Constitution The course on the SIU constitution mation of unions and discusses the discusses the constitution and its conditions which led to the birth of the sailors' movement. It also informs application to the duties of employment the students of the birth of the SIU, as well as the relationships among the Vacation, Pension and Welfare The course on vacation, pension and welfare discusses,.in depth, all aspects of the vacation, pension and welfare plans and offers a comparative review of the SIU pension plans and other plans in the maritime industries. Stu­ dents leam how to fill out various forms completely and accurately to avoid unnecessary delays in payment. Politics And Law The politics and law course reviews the laws governing seamen from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Political movements such as COPE and SPAD are discussed and their impact on American politics is reviewed. Stu­ dents also leam of current legislation affecting the labor movement and the maritime industries. Shipboard Meetings and Behavior The course on shipboard meetings and behavior discusses weekly ship­ board meetings. Students leam parlia­ mentary procedure and Roberts Rules of Order so that they may participate in such meetings. Students also attend the monthly membership meeting and fomm held at the Harry Lundeberg School. Special workshops, seminars and conferences are frequently offered. SHLSS Manpower Shipping Center •••/IVv • II u SHLSS Manpower Director Ed Gildersleeve looks over the day's shipping records wUh his assistant, Stacey Gerred. All SW shipping is coordinated from the Manpower Center at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. 28 / LOG / September 1982 SHLSS Commandant of the Base Ken Conklin points to the future for two young trainees who are about to complete their programs and embark upon their careers. �1^^.- '--•I Upgrading Through ProgiBms GeaiuJ to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime industry > Engine Department Courses :l .-4v Inland Deck Department Courses Length of Course Check-in Date Completion Date Length of Course Course ChTOk-in DBte Completion Date Maintenance October 25 Dec. 16 8 weeks •Towboat Operator Scholarship Oct. 25 Dec. 10 7 weeks Marine Electronics Sept. 13 October 21 6 weeks • Celestial Navigation Sept. 13 Oct. 22 6 weeks Course >' ''I'', Automation Nov. 8 Dec. 2 4 weeks Sept. 27 Nov. 4 6 weeks & Operations Sept. 13 Nov. 8 Tankerman October 25 ** Able Seaman Third Mate October 25 Nov. 22 4 weeks 4 weeks Nov. 18 Dec. 16 Nov. 4 2 weeks Nov. 8 Dec. 16 6 weeks October 12 Nov. 26 7 weeks Third Mate/Celestial Navigation (10) Sept. 20 Nov. 22 October 8 Dec. 17 3 weeks 3 weeks I^WV. QMED—Any Rating Diesel—Regular Sept. 27 Sept. 27 October 25 Nov. 22 October 21 Nov. 18 Dec. 16 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks *Nofe change of starting dates **Those upgrading to AS, QMED/any rating, electrician or bosun will be trained in replenishment at sea techniques. t-c- fc-rww. Assistant Cook open-ended Cook and Baker open-ended Chief Cook open-ended opop-ended open-ended Chief Steward Towboat Cook SlU Field Representatives in all ports Will assist members in preparing applications. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the Proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any S U . . * KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made ' only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, noti y the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: • steward Department Ceurses 12 weeks Dec. 16 2 weeks 2 weeks October 25 6 weeks Dec. 2 . " . • J- - , , Basic Welding Sept. 23 Nov. 18 Deep Seabeck Department Ceurses Lifeboatman Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operations . • fi-: : patrolman or other Union olTicial. in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. The^ rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and mp tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC'RVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing. but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions arc voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the ahove rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediatdy noti^ SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified maU, return rccetpl requested. The address is 675 - 4lh Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. September 1982 / LOG 29 • ••fee : vy: �'•*% I ' :. ferli •• .i l:ik- m- ,, LNG TAURUS (Energy Transport), July 11;—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Ware; Secretary J.J. Kundrat; Edu­ cational Director D. Orsini; Deck Del­ egate Bill Bell; Steward Delegate 0. H. Kogelman. $100 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted 01. Report to Log: "Thanks to a magnificent job by the United States Air Force and the crew of the LNG Taurus, Ordinary Seaman, Al Carion, was in professional medical care only hours after becoming severely ill. This was quite a feat considering that the LNG Taurus was at sea at the time. It began on the evening of July 8, 1982 as we were enroute to Bontang, Indo­ nesia in the Philippine Sea. Mr. Carion suddenly became severely ill at about 1930 hours and was given first aid and was later moved to the ship's hospital. Captain Sjokvist and Chief Mate Hoffman quickly radioed Westpac RCC, the U.S. military's Western Pacific Rescue Coordination Center at Kadena Air Force base in Okinawa for medical advice. The doctors there advised that a helicopter evacuation of Mr. Carion would be necessary. At first light the next morning the medics were para­ chuted into water near the ship from an Air Force HC-130 airplane. They were quickly picked up with one of the ship's lifeboats and brought to the ship. These medics gave the patient further medical care and prepared him for the helicopter lift. That aftemoon an Air Force helicopter hovered not more than 50 feet above the ship's fantail and lifted Mr. Carion and the two medics inside. They flew to Okinawa where Mr. Carion was hospitalized and released a few days later. The whole operation went off without a hitch. No one can ever thank the Air Force enough. Especially those two medics who parachuted into the sea risking their lives. It makes one proud to be an American." Next port Bontang. DELTA CARIBE (Delta Steamship), July 25—Chairnian, Recertified Bosun FJ. Mears; Secretary John S. Burke Sr.; Educational Director Victor Brunell; Deck Delegate Jose Nova; Steward Delegate Albert Hendrick. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. A suggestion was made to have an inspection made of the elec­ trical wiring in the cargo holds. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. SEA-LAHD CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), July 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Walter Cousins; Secretary L. Conlon; Educational Director William C. McRae; Steward Delegate Isidro Sanbago. No disputed or. Chairman reported that the Captain had on board two safety movies "Inflat­ able Life Raft" and "Prehospital Bum Care" which he would like the crew to watch. Secretary discussed the impor­ tance of donating to SPAD and the need for all those who qualify to upgrade themselves to insure their future as they will be better qualified to man the new ships that are being built. •« COVE LEADER (Cove Shipping). July 18—Chairman, Recertified ^sun James L. Sanders; Secretary J. Sam­ uels. No disputed OT. $150 in ship's fund. Brother Sanders thanked the crew for a good trip. The only communication received on board was the Log. 30 / LOG / September 1982 1% :'v: INGER (Reynolds Metals), July 18Chairman, Recertified Bosun Stanley J, Jandora; Secretary E. Dale; Edu­ cational Director Paul Avbain; Engine Delegate Maurice White; Steward Del­ egate George Berry. No disputed OT. $2 in ship's fund. Brother Jandora reported that everything is in good shape on board and all members are cooperating. All communications that were received on board have been posted. Next port Newark. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), July 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Demetrios Calogeros; Secretary Ceasar F Blanco; Educational Director Patrick Warnick; Deck Delegate Melvin Ferguson; Engine, Delegate John Carr; Steward Delegate Harry Lively. No disputed OT. $20 in ship's fund. Brother Demetrios Calogeros, chairman, extended a "thank you" to Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell for his prompt response to the report contained in the June 26 ship's minutes. The steward reports that he has applications avail­ able for those who wish to upgrade. A vote of thanks to all departments for keeping the crew lounge clean at all times. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port Kobe, Japan. OGDEN TRAVELER (Ogden Marine), July 18—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun W. Bryant; Secretary A. W Hutcherson; Educational Director T. E. Curtis; Steward Delegate Charles Wil­ liams. Some disputed OT $103 in ship's fund. Brother W. Bryant, chairman, extended a vote of thanks to the crew for keeping the ship in good shape. Brother Curtis, educational director, advised all those who qualify should upgrade themselves at Piney Point for a better position, job security and more money. He noted that transportation to attend upgrading classes is supplied free. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Haifa, Ibrael. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), July 18—Chairman C. L.. Hickenbottom; Secretary F 8. Paylon; Educational Director 8. Marano; Deck Delegate Frank Reynolds; Engine Del­ egate Wilbur McGee; Steward Delegate John W. While. Some disputed OT in engine department. ChairiPnan is getting a new washing machine and dryer for the crew as the one on board now cannot be repaired. A special vote of thanks to the new steward for special menus. Obsen/ed one rriinute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), July 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V Paulsen; Secretary C. M. Modellers; Educational Director E. A. Fennell; Deck Delegate M. A. Curtin. No disputed 01Brother Paulsen held a discussion on medical care and hospitalization procedure for all mem­ bers. Members can choose their own doctor and hospital and then file a claim with the SlU Welfare Plan for payment of the bills. The secretary gave a vote of thanks to all crewmembers for their fine cooperation in helping to keep the ship clean. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters.. LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Trans­ port), July 25—Chairman Joseph Mor­ rison; Secretary P. Geary; Educational Director G. Lindsay; Steward Delegate William F Christmas. No disputed OT. $150 in ship's fund. Chairman held a discussion on the absolute necessity of the crew to conduct themselves at all times in proper SlU fashion while in foreign ports. Secretary reported on the advantages of upgrading at Piney Point to insure your job security. The Log was received and passed around for all to read so you will know what is going on in the Union. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Bontang. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Waterways), July 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bertolino; Sec­ retary D. G. Chafin; Educational Director Robert Bacon; Deck Delegate Michael Delaney; Steward Delegate William Karpiak. No disputed OT. $29 in ship's fund. Chairman told the members he has installed a new cylinder in the messroom door lock. The messroom door is kept locked in all ports. The Log was received and distributed to department delegates for all members to read. A vote of thanks was extended to Vice President Angus "Red" Camp­ bell for fiis efforts concerning the badly needed repairs on the list sent in during the past voyage. The company imme­ diately made the needed repairs, "Thanks, Red, from the crew of the Transcolorado." The steward asked members to be more careful about throwing matches on ladders and pas­ sageways. This could be a danger to everyone. Next port Rota, Spain. COVE LIBERTY (Cove Shipping), July 25—Chairman James Rogers; Secretary G. Marzett; Deck Delegate Benedict Bonn. No disputed OT. Chairman advised members that there vyill be launch sen/ice the next time we are in the Panama Canal. He is also going to see about having a library placed aboard as there is no reading material on the ship. Report to Log: "We had one man get sick in the port of Armuelles and he was taken off the ship in that port." » GOLDEN PHOENIX (Titan Navi­ gation), July 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. ^te; Secretary C. Corrent; Steward Deleg^e James Payton. Some disputed OT in engine department. The chairman advised that the wage increase of 7V2% tiegan on June 16, 1982. A letter was received from Piney Point in reference to the meeting held there by President Frank Drozak, in which the SlU and NMU refused Reagan's request for a rollback. It was posted for all to read. Crew is still waiting for someone to contact them in regard to putting a library room on board. Next port Karachi. OGDEN CHARGER (Ogden Marine), July 14—Chairman Leont Jekot; Secretary D. Jones; Educational Director J. Wall; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. No disputed OT. Chairman's report contained a suggestion that any member who felt for one reason or another that conditions could be improved for those sailing, should write to headquarters. A vote of thanks was extended for a fine feeding steward department. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Mari­ time Overseas), July 25—Chairman Walter Compton; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educational Director Barry Harris. No disputed OT. Chairman held an open discussion on the benefits to be derived from upgrading at Piney Point and the need to continue donating to SPAD to assure the strength of the merchant marine through proper representation. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. The crew extended their thanks to Captain H. Van Rettberg who makes aH the barbecue sauce for the outside cooking which we do at least twice a week. Everyone enjoys the steaks, chicken and other things that are cooked outside on the barbecue rack, built by the chief engi­ neer and chief mate. Next port Phila­ delphia. COVE SAILOR (Cove Shipping), July 18—Chairman Doyle Ellette; Sec­ retary Norman Duhe; Educational Director Alton Hickman. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that repairs that cannot be made at sea will be done in the shipyard. He further advised all members who are eligible to upgrade at Piney Point for the purpose of achieving future job security and better pay. The Log came aboard in Texas City and was put out for all to read. The chairman wants to thank SlU rep­ resentative Joe Perez for answering questions and having a good meeting at the payoff. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Official ship's minutes were also received from the folkwring vessels: MOra CmCqMirar PMRIVUI SMtaCtara OnfMM iMic Pllltt0lllM MtaMw OgtaiGliaiiViN SM-lMd PrmiiiGfr Sea-ljMi Viyafir SMiMro SBa-Lamt EcMony Sn-laiNinKar MSei MY SM4Mi •Mi M OMfSMsNatalis MMnia BayRMie MViMte PridtsfltaM �.v: sisSijp; ' k.1 •' Raymond Earl Dabney, 57, joined 1 the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand on the tug A. J. Harper (Charles H. Harper Lighterage) from 1954 to 1960 and for the company from 1954 to 1977. Brother Dabney is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Barhamsville, Va. and is a resident of Baltimore. Michael Walter Furman, 55, pined the Union in the port of Bal­ timore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer on the tug Fort McHenry (Harbor Towing) from 1944 to 1982. Brother Furman was a former member of the ILA. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Furman was born in Bal­ timore and is a resident there. Wilmer Perry Gaston, 63 joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a chief engineer for Sabine Towing from 1955 to 1982. Brother Gaston was a former member of the NMU. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Gaston was born in Orange, Tex. and is a resident of Port Arthur. Herbert Bernard Groh, 61, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for Curtis Bay Towing from 1943 to 1982. Brother Groh is a former member of the ILA. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Groh was born in New Park, Pa. and is a resident of Baltimore. ITuman Laverne Sustaire, 55, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of New "Vbrk sailing as an AB and ship's delegate. Brother Sustaire was born in Texas and is a resident of Groves, Tex. Seymour Blau Hamilton, 66, joined the Union in the port of Phil­ adelphia in 1973 sailing as a deck­ hand for lOT from 1972 to 1982. Brother Hamilton was a delegate at the Piney Point Educational Con­ ference. He is a former member of the Malt Brewers Union in 1951 and the Atlantic Tankermen's Railroad Union. Born in Philadelphia, he is a resident of West Chester, Pa. Raymond Adolf Duhrkopp, 65, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Duhrkopp sailed 42 years. He was born in Weehawken, N.J. and is a resident of Ridgefield Park, N.J. Earl Leonard McKnight, 68, joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1968 sailing as a cook and ship delegate on the M/V Clyde Butcher (Inland Tugs). Brother McKnight worked for Inland Tugs from 1967 to 1977 and for ACBL in 1977. He was a delegate to an SlU Educational Conference in 1979. Boatman McKnight was bom in Byrd County, Mo. and is a resident of Kenova, W. Va. William Francis Tetro, 60, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as an AB for the PennCentral Railroad from 1941 to 1982. Brother Tetro sailed 41 years. He was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1948 to 1960. Boatman Tetro is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World V\feir II. Born in New York City, he is a resident of Ozone Park, Queens, N.YC. Marlon Joseph Zientak, 55, joined the Union in the port of Bal­ timore in 1957 sailing as a captain oh the tug Britannia (Baker, Whiteley Towing) from 1947 to 1977. Brother Zientak is a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. A native of Bal­ timore, he is a resident there. Sixto Chameco, 56, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a cook. Brother Charneco sailed 35 years and hit the bricks in both the 1961 Greater N.Y Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He is a veteran of the U.S Army in World Wbr II. Seafarer Chameco was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, PR. Hans Jacob Jacobsen, 73, joined the SlU in the port of Tampa in 1957 sailing as a bosun. Brother Jacobsen sailed 36 years. He is a veteran of the Nonwegian Navy in World War i ll. Seafarer Jacobsen was born in Drammen, Norway and is a natu­ ralized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Edgewater, Fla. Florn Foster, 54, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of Mobile. Brother Foster graduated from the Union's Bosun Recertification Program in November 1975. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of 8 Mile, Ala. Claude Hollngs Jr., 61, joined the SlU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Holings was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. John Thomas Holt, 61, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a bosun. Brother Holt is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in Worid V\feir II. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident there. Raymond Edward Salmi, 62, joined the Union in the port of Cleve­ land, Ohio in 1961 sailing as a deck­ hand for Merritt, Chapman and Scott from 1946 to 1947 and for Great Lakes Towing from 1947 to 1982. Brother Salmi sailed 36 years. He is a former member of the Pipefitters Union, Local 120 from 1951 to 1961. Laker Salmi is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born In Columbus, Ohio, he is a resident of Parma, Ohio. •>o?- irvin E. Cutrer, 67, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as a deckhand and for the Bay Towing and Dredge Co. from 1957 to 1963. Brother Cutrer also sailed for Radcliff Materials from 1963 to 1976. He is a veteran of the UiS. Army in World War II. Boatman Cutrer was born in Kentwood, La. and is a resident of Ponchatloula, La. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION DONT SET TANGLED OP WITH DRUGr5 IF CAUGHT^ YOU LOSE YOUR PAPERS FOR, LIFE/ September 1982,/ LOG 31 �'•' :'y• • Pensioner Edi ward James Keller, I 76, passed away on June 24. Brother Keller joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a deck^ _ hand on the Tug Eagle Point in 1972, for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1946 to 1974. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War n. Boatman Keller was born in Philadelphia and was a resident there. Surviving is his widow, Stella. ".,i ' ''\'L.-'1' - •-"« f>'-?;v'.. i • >' K i' •?:4t i. Pensioner Westey Workman, 70, died of heart failure in St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur on June 25. Brother Work­ man joined the Union ^ in Port ia Aithui; ifex. in 1963 sailing as a cook and chief steward for Sabine Towing from 1954 to 1963 and for Stewart Transportation from 1965 to 1973. He sailed 45 years. Boatman Workman was bom in Delaware and was a resident of Port Arthur. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery, Houston. Surviving is his widow, Rena. Pensioner Roo­ sevelt Gustave WaUer, 82, passed away from lung failure in the Autumn Breeze I Nursing Home iff Mobile on June 3. Brother Waller joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a/deckhand for Mobile Towing. He sailed 37 years. And he was a former member of the Marine Allied Workers Union, Local 128 in 1947. Boatman Waller was bom in Spanish Hon­ duras, C.A., was a naturalized U.S. citizen . and was a resident of Mobile. Interment was in the Mobile Gardens Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lola and daughter, Mrs. Joyce Cross of 8 Mile, Ala. Tiroy Thomas Massey, 59, died on June 23, 1981. Brother Massey joined the Union in the port of Cleve­ land in 1961 sailing for Merritt, Chapman and Scott in 1956 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1956 to 1981. He was a former member of the Dredge Workers Union in 1956. Laker Massey was a veteran of the U.S. Arm> before and during World War 11. Bom in Newport-Del Rio, Tenn., he was a resident of Parrotsville, Tenn. Surviving are his widow, Eutha; six sons, Troy Jr., Jerry Lee, Thomas, Francis, William and Buddy; a daughter. Donna; his father, Douglas of Cleveland and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Larson. . La France Thomas Smith Sr., 52, died at the Uni­ versity of Southern Alabama, Medical Center, Mobile on Jan. 26, 1981. Brother Smith I joined the SlU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 39 years. Seafarer Smith was bom in Mobile and was a res­ ident there. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are three sons, Thomas Jr. of St. Louis, Ronald and Reginald and two daughters, Karen and Valerie. Leo Shayka, 59, succumbed to cancer in Luzeme, Pa. on June 17. Brother Shayka joined the Union in the port of Detroit [ in 1960 sailing as an 1 AB. He sailed 34 years. And was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War U. Laker Shayka was bom in Dickson City, Pa. and was a resident of Olyphant, Pa. Surviving are two sons, Michael and Robert and a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Mojtahedi of Olyphant, Pa. Jose Suarez, 83, j died on July 4. I Brother Suarez [joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of 1 Baltimore sailing as a FOWT He sailed j 46 years and in I World War 11. Sea­ farer Suarez was bom in Carolina, RR. and was a resident of Rio Piedras, PR. Surviving are his widow. Carmen and a daughter, Carmelo. I^nsioner Ldand I Charles Caldwell, 80, passed away from heart-lung I failure in the Park Place Hospital, Port [ Arthur, Tfex. on May ,11. Brother Caldwell joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1963 sailing as a chief engineer for Sabine Tbwing from 1944 to 1969. He was bom in Aubum, Kans. and was a resident of Port Neches, Tex. Burial was iii the Greenlawn Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Sarah and a daughter, Mrs. Joann Richards of Port Arthur. Pensioner Rajmiond CaKster, 75, passed away on Apr. 1. Brother Calister joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad firom 1940 to 1971. He hit the bricks in the 1960 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and received a SIU award in 1968. Brother Calister was a former member of the Masters, Mates & Pilots Union from 1948 to 1960. His son, Anthony and daughter, Marilyn were SIU scholarship winners. He was bom m •Yugoslavia, was a naturalized U.S. citiz^ and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Interment was in St. Charles Cemetety, ftmingdale, L.I.. N.Y. Surviving his widow, Anna; a son, Anthony and two daughters, Marilyn and Valerie. , Richard Wayne I WilUams, 53, died on July 8. Brother Williams joined the I SIU in the port of I New York in 1957 sailing as a saloon messman. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1957. He was bom m Cleveland, Ohio and was a resident there. Williams was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. John (Esther) Williams of Cleveland. . ...,,/, "j'- - L; :_• Pensioner Pfeter Piascik, 70, passed 1 away from heart i disease at home in New Orleans on June 23. Brother t Piascik joined the SIU in 1948 in the ^ port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He was bom in New London, Conn. Cremation took place in the Metairie (La.) Crematory. Surviving are his widow, Mercedes; two sons, Pfeter Jr. and Francis of Kenner, La. and three daughters, Mrs. Carlene Hawes of Niantic, Conn., Theresa and Pauline. Pensioner John Kelso Kenney Sr., 70, passed away from heart disease at home in Galveston on Mar. 30. "Brother Kenney joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a deckhand for G & H Towing from 1951 to 1974. He also worked for the City of Galveston from 1940 to 1951. Boatman Kenney was bom in Gal­ veston. And he was a union member since 1947 to 1951. Burial was in Calvary Cem­ etery, Galveston. Surviving are his widow. Belle and three soris, John Jr., Donald and Ronald. Pensioner Hakkon Anker Mi^nnssra, 66, died on May 18. Brother Magnussen joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand on the tug /rving Bush (N.Y. Dock Railway) from 1971 to 1978 at Bushlbrminal, Brooklyn, N;Y. He sailed for the Bush Tferminal Rail­ road Co. from 1958 to 1971 and the Pfetterson Lighterage and Towing Co. from 1944 to 1957 .Boatman Magnussen was a former member of the NMU, Local 333, Marine Division from 1944 to 1958. Bom in Arendal, Norway, he was a naturalized citizen and a resident of Brooklyn. Sur­ viving are his widow, Margarette; two sons, William and Donald and a daughtef, Mrs. Virginia Rave. Pensioner Percy Givands, 73, succembed to cancer in the Bames U.S. Vet­ erans Administration Hospital, Vancouver, Wash, on May 5. Brother Givands joined the MC&S in the port of Portland, Ore. in 1954. He was a veteran of the U.S Armed Forces. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Vancouver. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Vancouver. Sur­ viving is a daughter, Mrs. Marinda Gates of Vancouver. Ifensioner William K. Nealey, 80, passed away on June 14. Brother Nealey joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a tankerman for GATCO from 1957 to 1960. He was a former member of the United Mine Workers, Dis^ct 50. Boatman Nealey was bom in Loris, S.C. and was a resident of Soudi Hill, Va. Smviving is his widow, Zula. Ftensioner George William Arnold Sr., 79, passed away from heart-lung f^ure in Seattle on May 12. Brother Arnold joined the SlU-merged Marine Cooks & Stewards Union (MC&S) in the port of Seattle in 1952. He was bom in North Dakota and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Washelli Crematory, Seattle. Surviving is a son, George Jr. of Seattle. Pensioner George William Arnold Sr., 79, passed away from heart-lung failure in Seattle on May 12. Brother Arnold joined the SlU-merged Marine Cooks & Stewards Union (MC&S) in the port of Seattle in 1952. He was bom in North Dakota and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Washelli Crematory, Seatde. Surviving is a son, George Jr. of Seattle. Pensioner Joan Skeffington Ihylor Wolery, 68, succumbed to cancer in the University of Califomia Hospital, San Francisco on Apr. 27. Stter Tkylor joined the MC&S sailing as a waitress for the Matson Line. She first sailed on the West Coast in 1958. Bom in Seattle, she was Pensioner Austin James Ballard, 68, a resident of Woodacre, Calif. Interment died of a heart attack on May 4. Brother was in the Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Ballard joined the MC&S sailing for the Rafael, Calif. Surviving are her widower, Matson Line for 24 years. He first sailed Donald; a brother, Charles of Spring Valley, on the West Coast in 1950. Ballard was Calif, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Olson of pensioner Charles Gay Starling, 68, bom in Louisiana and was a resident of San Anselmo, Calif. died on Mar. 7. Brother .Starling joined Los Angeles. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Pensioner Martin de IDS Reyes, 72, the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, Calif. Sur­ passed away from pneumonia in the Sunsailing as a cook for McAllister Brothers viving are his widow. Areola and a son, nyside Nursing Center, Torrance, Calif, on in 1956 and Mariner Towing in 1973 and Kenneth of Louisiana. Dec. 30,1981. Brother de los Reyes join^ for IBC. He was a former member of the. Pensioner Tsing See Yiie, 78, passed the MC&S in 1958 in the port of Wil­ UMW, Local 50 from 1957 to 1961. mington sailing as a waiter and roorn Boatman Starling was a chief steward vet­ away from natural causes at home in San steward. He sailed 40 years. He first sailed eran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World Francisco on May 7. Brother Yue joined on the West Coast in 1951. Bom in the War 11. A native of Rocky Mountain, N.C., the MC&S in the port of San Francisco Philippine Is., he was a resident of Wil­ he was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving sailing for the American President Line. mington. Burial was in All Souls Cemetery, are his mother, MoUy of Norfolk; a brother, He sailed 35 years and first sailed on the Long Beach, Calif. Surviving are his Henry of Thmpa; a sister, Mrs. Sally Hal- West Coast in 1952. A native of China, widow, Flossie and three sons, Artuo, lowell PbweU of Norfolk; byo sons, Charles he was a naturalized U.S. pitizen. Interment Nicholas of Lakelands, Calif, and David Jr. and Robert and three dau^ters, Linda, was in Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Colma, of Wilmington. Calif. Surviving is his widow, Wa Chiu. Cassandre arid Olena. gS / LOG / September 1982 atiSBssi ' �Ifel. A:-::, ., •:'4r -^--\;f •• -k!'^::/'.'. Pensioner Leo Lloyd Crawford, 64. died on Aug. 23. Brother Craw­ ford joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief electriciafl. He was born in Pearl River, La. and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Karry and four sons, Leo Jr., Dennis, Wayne and Cleveland. Pensioner Samuel A. Mitten, 74, passed away on Aug. 3. He joined the Union in Pbrt Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for Sabine Towing from 1946 to 1970. Brother Mitten was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Mitten was bom in Poyallup, Wash, and was a resident of Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Yvonne and two nephews, Paul and Lanny Mitten of Eaumclaw, Wash; John "Jack" Pensioner William Darby, 61, died on White Wescott, 65, Aug. 4. Brother died on Aug. I. Darby joined the Brother Wescott joined SIU in the port of the Union in the port New York in 1967 of Norfolk in 1967 sailing as a chief sailing as a chief engi­ electrician. He was neer for the Association a veteran of both the of Maryland Pilots U.S. Navy and U.S. Army in World War , from 1948 to 1978. He also ,sailed as a II and the Korean conflict. He served in fisherman from 1949 to 195i. Boatman the Navy as an electrician's mate 1st, 2nd Wescott, a native of Wanchese, N.C., was and 3rd class aboard the USS Tuscalosa, a resident there. Surviving are his brother, ;USS Birmingham, USS Card, USS Diaand a nephew, Charles Wescott Charles \mond Head and USS Intrepid. He served Jr., both of Wanchese and a niece, Mrs. ; in the Army as a sergeant in Washington, George (Olga) Bauers of Norfolk. D.C. in 1947 and at Ft. Dix, N.J. in 1952. Seafarer Darby was bom in Trenton, N.J,, and was a resident of San Francisco. Sur­ Bennie Wesley viving are his widow, Melba; son, John, Brinson, 56, died at Jr. and a daughter, Irene. the Touro Hospital Infirmary New William Monroe Orleans on Aug. 12. ® Kuhl, 58, succumbed Brother Brinson ; to cancer in the De Paul ; joined the SIU in the 1^ Hospital, Norfolk on port of Savannah in July 29. Brother Kuhl sailing as a 1955 5 joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk bosun. He sailed for 35 years and was a sailing as an oiler. He delegate to a Piney Point Conference; Sea­ , __ _____ also sailed inland for farer Brinson was a veteran qf the U.S. [ McAllister Brothers Seafarer Kuhl was bom Army in World War 11. Bom in Millen, i in Norfolk and was a resident of Chesa- Ga., he was a resident of New Orleans. ipeake, Va. Burial was in Forest Lawn Burial was in Jefferson Gardens Cemetery, Cemetery, iNlorfoIk. Surviving are his St. Rose, La. Surviving are his widow, mother, Sarah of Norfolk and a brother, Katherine and three daughters, Julie, Bonnie and Cynthia.. Vincent of Chesapeake. Pensioner Fonnie Rogers, 61, died on Aug. 16. Brother Rogers joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in' 1955 sailing as a cook. He was a veteran ^ of the U.S. Army inWorld War'll. Seafarer Rogers was bom in Lenoir County, N.C. and was a resident of Kinston, N.C. Sur­ viving are his widow, Emestine; a son, Cleveland of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a daughter, Emma; his mother,Tner and a sister; Lilin, all of Kinston. Pensioner Agustin Telez Rosado, 72, passed away at home on Sept. 19, 1982 after Pensioner Finis• a battle with cancer. Melvin "Red" A native of Cuba, Strickland, 68, suc­ Brother Rosado cumbed to a heart joined the SIU in attack in the Slidell (La.) Hospital on June 1944 and sailed in the deck department. 11. Brother Strickland He also sailed as fireman and oiler during joined the SIU in the his career at sea and was a qualified car­ port of New Orleans in penter. He served picket duty for the Union 1965 sailing as a chief steward. He attended in the 1961 Greater New York Harbor Beef the 1970 Piney Point Crew Conference and was a willing volunteer for any beef No. 3. Seafarer Strickland was bom in in which the SIU was involved. He retired Hazen, Ark. and was a resident of Slidell. in 1975. Two of his three sons followed Interment was in the Lake Law Park Mau­ his footsteps in the SIU. His son David is soleum, New Orleans. Surviving are his a deep sea member who ships from the widow, Dorothy and his brother, Dow of port of New York, and his son Augie Telez Hazen. is SIU New York Port Agent. Brothel Rosado was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. He is survived by his widow, Maria; sons Joseph Ignatius i Kloldziejski, 53, died David, Augie and William, and daughters Soma and Mrs. Ben Santos. He was buried on June 13. Brother I Kolodziejski joined the Sept. 22, 1982 at Greenwood Cemetery Union in the port of in Brooklyn, N.Y. Philadelphia in 1957 I sailing as an oiler for Pensioner David Way Lim, 77, passed the Independent away from heart failure at home in San I Towing Co. and as a Francisco on Mar. 11. Brother Lim joined cook for McAllister Brothers from 1981 the former Marine Cooks & Stewards to 1982. He also sailed deep sea from that Union (MC&S) in 1957 sailing as a cook. port from 1946 to 1956. In 1959, he worked as a machinist for the N.Y. Shipyard. Bom He was Iwm in China and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Burial was in Woodlawn in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving is his Surviving are his widow, Marcella and two widow, Shui-Wan Lau. daughters, Anna and Theresa. Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend .wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that ha^ to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is Just as easy—and Just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. 1 understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center, fP There's Strength in Mnmbers And Onr Hnmhers are Growing! - •:V. Name Book No. \ 1 I Address I (Street or RFD) I (State) (Zip) 1 Telephone No. ........ I (City) Mail to. THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 I —I September 1982 / LOG 33 �•'iMi>i^ii« mil (HI IB n ''!iL''-:t'V'Si^-. .J-- r-':vv . .."r". A-'".. Directory of Ports •4 MS* I• f. • Frank Drozak, President Ed Hirner, Exec, vice president Joe DIGiorglo, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, Wee president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe Sacco, Wee president George McCartney, vice president * ?. ^ ji i£•• •" 1!it • HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 ? £ f' (212)499-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 ',Y ;, -t- ^ ,:• (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301)327-4900 Elf. .% •;-.' 'V :^.' ,-iV:. • • :'} ' •; f .' J' • If!ir'n DispotcKers Report for Deep AUGUST 1-31, 1982 Port Gloucester New>brk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville.' San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico....... 8 105 8 23 25 14 56 30 ... 30 31 6 Piney Point Totals rf- 0 Port ' Gloucester New^brk Philadelphia !.,.. Baltimore ..^ Norfolk ... Mobile ; New Orleans ... :! Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle ,,, Puerto Rico ..-....... Houston Piney Point :. 2 76 3 13 21 14 42 18 45 20 32 44 0 Port ^ Gloucester. New \brk Philadelphia ............. 1 55 2 Norfolk Mobile ....: New Orleans Jacksonville.... v San Francisco Wilmington Seattle 12 32 10 18 12 Houston Piney Point Totals f V'^, S LW ff Port Gloucester New ^rk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk '. Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 :. 15 0 208 Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C 6 56 1 8 23 2 38 37 33 IB 23 14 46 0 305 DECK DEPARTMENT 3 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 1 6 0 20 0 0 4 10 1 12 0 6 0 0 22 6 0 111 1 6 46 0 3 10 1 19 19 12 8 16 1 21 0 162 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 1 6 0 3 0 16 3 40 1 3 6 5 12 7 4 7 6 2 13 0 109 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 4 0 1 49 8 1 1 0 0 4 0 23 .1 0 1 0 0 21 3 0 23 0 6 0 26 12 17 9 0 0 17 10 0 9 5 30 21 •. 0 0 4 • 0 1 222 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 0 1 0 1 0 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 6 0 29 10 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 . 11 10 0 6 0 0 22 11 0 7 15 0 45 14 5 10 7 0 15 12 0 5 1 0 13 19 0 0 17 0 134 156 ^ 5 3 17 2 2 4 1 4 5 15 12 3 0 2 0 70 THp Reliefs CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216)621-5450! "'REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 13 lO" 207 12 42 36 40 140 60 74 57 75 14 98 0 865 12 100 8 14 36 4 52 30 30 21 41 2 42 0 392 0 3 0 0 3 0 4 0 5 4 7 0 6 0 32 0 5 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 11 4 159 - 11 31 25 •• 34 95 38 70 32 61 17 80 0 657 2 80 4 9 22 8 34 20 11 10 234 28 0 255 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 3 0 0 0 12 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 7 2 104 3 13 31 29 61 22 37 21 40 11 47 0 421 5 50 2 3 10 2 7 10 37 15 4 6 4 0 . 155 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 3 2 0 1 0 19 3 43 5 12 16 13 45 14 29 5 9 19 31 0 244 21 342 27 45 68 31 91 71 125 58 76 33 89 1 1.078, 1 39 1 4 3 1 13 2 79 19 34 7 7 0 210 2,187 1,880 273 ENTRY DEPARTMENT '...... Totals All Departments 11 20 0 154 17 147 5 24 32 14 31 34 68 20 29 12 54 27 514 0 17 1 1 0 1 3 1 24 7 17 2 4 .0 78 1,138 855 109 3 25 3 6 16 4 26 10 15 7 . . .• • 'T • 661 351 7 31 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of August was down a bit from the month of July. A total of 1,050 jobs were shipped in August to SlU contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,050 jobs shipped, 661 or about 60 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. There were also 31 trip reliefs shipped. Since the trip relief program began April 1,1982, a total of 190 relief jobs have been shipped. COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., RO. Box 0770, 43207 (614) 497-2446 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 0193d (617)283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 AlakeaSt. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, PR. 1057 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 34 / LOG / September 1982 4 i t �I.-?, • •'- •M gffll tHSJ":;®?. Museum Gets Liner'Constitution' China, Silverware Sea/Ashore 8S:€ On Sept. 18, Mrs. C.C. Tung, a director of the SlU-manned Americ^-Hawaii Cruises, gave Frank Braynard. author of the Lmer l-eviathan series and curator of the American Merchant Marine Museum, Kings Ft. Academy, L.I., N.Y., a set of the original china and silverware of the Union's SS Constitution for the museum. ^ ^ The large dinner plates are cinammon red with gold ®d9'ng wrth a ship's motif design in gold in the center. The cups, saucers and bowls are beige. The silverware is stamped "American Export Lines. mm '^i Ihmara Guilden, Inger and Overseas Marilyn to Israel Soon in October, the SS Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial), SS Inger (Reynolds Metals) and SS Overseas Marilyn each will carry a more than 20,000 ton cargo of gram to Haifa/Ashdod, Israel. Here's the LASH Benjamin Harrison (Waterman) at anchor in The Narrows, N,YC. last month. , Seafarer Pens .^ « "I Am American Made in II-S.A-" Author Edwin S. "Mr. Red" Harris, a member of the SlU since 1951 and a ship's chairman, recently published the above mentioned book which he avers is a "job creating manual." . In a letter to the LOG recently. Brother Harris, commenting on the sad state of the maritime industry, said: "We of the maritime industiy have to take drastic actions and turn this thing and let the people know we mean business..." ? ' Harris continued "I have taken surveys around many union halls here in America and I notice that quite the majority of automobiles^in and around the parking lots of these union halls were foreign made. I can hardly see how the American working union man and woman can want better working and living conditions here in America ^and then go out and buy foreign products, buying themselves andJ^eir families out of work. They are ruining any chance of being able to collect any benefits from any American system, such as union retirement Medical Safelllfe System a LIfesaver Survival at sea after a shipboard accident or illness should be Q^atly enhanced through a medical communication system' recently begun by a Maryland firm. . Previously, the USPHS operated a radio communications medical program since terminated. in Seamen can now get almost immediate medical help anywhere m the world through satellite around-the-clock communications^ ^ When a seafarer is hurt or is ill the captain of the ship can call by radio the service's doctor. . . x • The master describes the aiiment for diagnoses and treatment. Each vessel has a medical manual with body charts and injury and illnesses checklists. And a medical cabinet with medicines and aid^ . . The need for fast communications at sea is shown by statisti^ which reveal that heart attacks on land result in a 65 percent fatality rate. Heart attacks at sea have a fatality rate of 93 percent. "'•^Bylraw'^Ji'the hell can these good old American union working stiffs go ouf and buy all these foreign products, putting themseives out of work here in America?" \/«ii«i« Seafarer Harris' $6.95 book is available at P.O. Box 991, Va 'ep, Calif. He promises to give 50 percent of the proceeds to the Union for political action. From the Gulf to the Congo for SS Del Ore in late September, the SS Del Ore (Crowley Marine) will sail from the Gulf to Pointe Noire, Congo with 3,167 metric tons of bagged, milled rice. Recertmed Bosun Donald Chester off the CoFe Trader holds still ffor a photo. if;: 'I f'S Peering out ffrom the the Cove Trecre ^leford. i wiper Seigio Reyes off the ST Cove Tffacffer (Cove Shipping) ffixes bridge vrindeMeW niinjxr y • -..'rnKS September 1982 / LOG 35 • -h:-' ' �-.s>> ••'-Ctf•;i-; w ,! ii I I'fe V « V .'. 'J--, 'X u Ui-fr tfx n\ j.^',' • ." -,' : • '-.,*/• ^ ^ . ••• - : '" C. • • , ,• _ "-.[y^'r- -' " ""V' "T' • ' • • - -. ~-7" .- '• . "•• I U.S. Unemployment Rate Stays at 9.8% in August WASHINGTON, D.C.—The country's jobless rate stayed at 9.8 percent in August, the U.S. Labor De­ partment reported. Only 200,000 more jobless this month would boost the total rate to 10 percent. Eighteen states reported joblessness of 10 percent or higher. Jobs in trans­ portation, which had a 7 percent rate, were lost in most states. New York City reported a 10.7 percent unem^ ployment rate! New York State had an 8.5 percent rate. A staggering 10,805,000 persons today in 47 states and the District of Columbia are scanning the help wanted ads searching for employment. If the unemployed formed a single line, it would stretch 4,000 miles! "Unemployment continues to be the greatest scandal in this country," said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland at a press conference here after the jobless figures were released by the Labor De­ partment's Bureau of Statistics. "The White House-has abandoned working people," declared Kirkland. "Congress must quickly enact a re­ covery program that will put Americans back to work," he added. Since July 1981 the unemployment rate has increased from 7.2 percent to 9.8 percent! The number of jobs has fallen by 1 million arid the number of unemployed has grown by 3 million! "The message carried by these fig­ ures is that unemployment continues to be the Number One scandal in this country," Kirkland reiterated. "The message is that the suffering which the policies of the Reagan Administration has brought to millioiis of Americans continues unabated," he said. Legal Aid The unemployment rate for adult men rose last month from 8.8 percent to 8.9 percent. The rate for adult women went down from 8.4 percent to 8.2 percent. The rate for blacks rose to 18.8 percent from 18.5 percent in July. The Hispanic rate went up to 14.6 per­ cent from July's 13.9 percent. For black teenagers, the rate jumped from 49.7 percent to 51.6 percent over the month! New York Committee SlU Rep. Marshall Novack (seated left) makes out dues receipt for Recertified Bosun Clyde Kent (seated right), ship's chairman of the 77 New Ybrk (Apex Marine) at an a.m. payoff at Long Beach, Calif, on Aug. 20. also seated at the tatile is (center) AB Gary Smith, deck delegate; Chief Cook Robert Maddox, steward del^ate; Chief Steward David Edwards, secretary-reporter and Chief Pumpman Angelo Dsomos, educational director. Port Gloucester New Mirk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico^ Houston. Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ''REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ,, — .. . — /. Port Gloucester — Newlbrk .... Philadelphia . Baltimore .... Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Algonac St. Louis PinwRjint .. Totals !• f' *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Gloucester ... NewVbrk .... Philadeiphta . Baltimore — Norfolk ....... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Hoi^ton Algonac St. Louis .... Pinwf^int .. 0 0 0 6 0 "0 0 , 5 0 12 0 0 6 0 3 0 32 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 ' 2 0 10 0 •' 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 V 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 11 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 7 '• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 11 STEWMD DEPARIMEIIT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 1 0 0 0 3 13 1 38 13 26 21 d "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men roistered at the port at the end of last month. - - -• • 0 0 0 2 • 0 0 1 6 0 4 0 . 0 1 0 3 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 5 0 12 0 22 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 s 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ' 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 5 84 21 28 0 0 0 15 0 2 0 9 0 21 0 0 17 0 8 0 72 NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue " New York, New 'Vbrk 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters AUGUST 1-31,1982 In the event that any SlU members have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The memtier need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list Is intended only for Informational pur­ poses: CHICAGO, ILL. Kate & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-122Q GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON. TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Vifaldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Califs 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF Fbgel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Whiters, Willlg,. Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 1100 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 SI LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levlne Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 dive Street SL Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO. CAUF . John Paul Jennings Hennlng, Whish & Ritchie 100 Bush Street. Suite 440 San Francisco. CaW. 94104 Tele. # (415) 4400 SEATTLE. WASH. Davies, Roberts, ReM, Anderson & Wiacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tbie. # (206) 285-3610 TAMfVLFLA. Hamilton, Douglas, Hamilton, Leper & Macy, P.A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa. Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 36 / LOG / September 1982 : - �V, : •i • Eric Wayne Parker Seafarer Eric V\feiyne Parker, 23, graduated from tfie SHLSS Trainee Program in 1979 where he was a top third student. He is now sailing as a cook and baker, a rating he eamed that year. He got the chief steward rating there last year. Brother Parker received the CPR, firefighting and lifeboat papers. A native of Pateluma, Calif., he lives in East Sandwich, Mass. and ships out of the port of New York. Deshawn Grant Newsome Debbie Byers Pedro "Pete" Lufs Lopez Seafarer De­ shawn "Shawn" Grant Newsome, 25, is a 1978 graduate of the Piney Point Entry Program now sailing as QMED. Brother Newsome f got his FOWT en­ dorsement at the SHLSS in 1980. He has the CPR, lifeboat and firefighting documents. Newsome attended Norfolk State University. He was born in Hertford-Ahoskie, N.C. He resides in Norfolk and ships out of that port. Seafarer Deb­ bie Lenore R Byers, 23, gradu­ ated from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) Piney Point, Md. in 1979 and is now sailing as a cook and baker, a rating she got in 1980. Sister Byers earned the CPR, lifeboat and firefighting endorsements. She attended Charles County (Md.) Community College. Born in Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Byers resides in Land O' Lakes, Fla. and ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Pedro "Pete" Luis Lopez, 29, is a 1975 graduate of the Piney Point Entry Trainee Program where he was in the top third of his class and received the Lifeboat Award there. In 1977, he eamed his AB. He earned the lifeboat, firefighting and CPR endorsements. Born in New Jersey, he resides in Brooklyn, N.Y and ships out of the port of New York. Donald Craig Spangler Seafarer Don­ ald Craig Span­ gler, 28, is a 1978 graduate of Piney Point. He now sails as a chief steward, a rating he got there in 1981. Brother Spangler got the cook and baker rating in 1979. He has the CPR, lifeboat and firefighting en­ dorsements. In 1978, Spangler studied for a year at the Catonsville (Md.) Commercial College. Bom in Baltimore, he is a resident there and ships out of that port city. Douglas Alien Thomas , Seafarer Doug­ las Allen Thomas, 40, joined the SlU in 1966 in the port of Seattle, now sailing as a chief cook. He has sailed as a cook and baker since 1978. Brother Thorhas earned the CPR, firefighting and lifeboat documents. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he lives in East Orange, N.J. and ships out of the port of New York. Robert Vincent Panes Sea^rer Robert "Bob" Vincent Panes, 23, grad­ uated from the SHLSS in 1978 and now sails as a QMED, a rating he earned last year. In 1979, he 1 got the FOWT. He holds the lifeboat, firefighting and CPR tickets. His hobbies are sailing, track and football. A native of Long Beach, N.Y, he resides in Brooklyn, N.Y and ships out of the port of New York. Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date ' ' Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters New York Oct. 4 2:30 p.m Philadelphia Oct. 5...;.... 2:30p.m............ Baltimoi« ....; Oct. 6. .. 2:30p.m Norfolk Oct. 7............... 9:30 a. m Jacksonville..., Oct. '7 ...... 2:00p.m Algonac Oct. 8.,.. 2:30p.m.. Detroit Oct. 8 2:30p.in.... Houston Oct. II 2:30p.m. New Orleans .^. Oct. 12 2:30 p.m. Mobile Oct. 13......... 2:30p.m San Francisco ........ Oct. 14 2:30 p.m............ Wilmington .......... Oct. 18 2:30p.m............ Seattle Oct. 22 2:30p.m... Piney Point Oct. 9 10:30 a.m San Juan............. Oct. 7.. 2:30 p.m..... Columbus. Oct. 16................ — •.'•••• St. Louis Oct. 15 2:30p.m.... Honolulu Oct. 14. :.. 2:30p.m Duluth ... Oct. 13.;...:.. .. 2:30p.m... Jeffersonville Oct. 21 .2:30 p.m. ... Gloucester ........... Oct. 19 2:30 p.m. Jersey City Oct. 20........: - 2:30 p.m UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — — 7:00p.m. 7.00 p.m. — - 1:00p.m. — — ^ John Gordon Reld Seafarer John "Johnny" Gordon Reid, 29, gradu­ ated from Piney Point in 1979 now sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Reid got the as­ sistant cook rating in 1980. He is a former member of the Carpenters Union. And he holds the firefighting, lifeboat and CPR tickets. Reid attended Valencia Commercial Junior College for two years. He plays the guitar, likes fishing, hunting and softball. Bom on the Tyndal U.S. Air Force Base, Panama City, Fla., he lives in Norfolk and ships out of that port. Endang Abidin Seafarer En­ dang Abidin, 37, first sailed with the SlU in 1977 from the port of New York now sailing as a QMED, a rat­ ing he earned in 1980 at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS). In 1978, he got his firemanwatertender (FOWT) papers in New York and last year the 3rd assistant engineer rating. Brother Abidin has the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), firefighting and lifeboat documents. He was born in Indonesia, is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y and ships out of the port of New York. r Frank John lymczyszyn Seafarer Frank John Tymczyszyn Jr., 24, is a 1979 top third of class graduate of the SHLSS now sail­ ing as a QMED. Brother • TymI czys2yn got a Best achievement Award at the Point. He got his FOWT in 1980, and earned the firefighting, lifeboat and CPR endorsements. Tym­ czyszyn, a math major, studied Busi­ ness Administration at the Baruch Col­ lege for six months and at the Charles (Md.) County Community Junior College also for another six months. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y, and resides in Piney Point. Dean Camaclio Seafarer Dean Camacho, 25,. graduated from the SHLSS, Piney Point, Md., Entry Trainee Program in 1978 and is now sailing as a QMED. He eamed his FOWT rating in 1979. Brother Camacho holds the life­ boat, firefighting and CPR tickets. He has also sailed inland. Camacho was born in Philadelphia, Pa., lives in Guayanilla, PR., and ships out of the port of San Juan., PR. Alfred Louis De Simone Seafarer Alfred Louis "Freddy" De Simone, 27, is a 1976 graduate of Piney Point now sailing as a. cook and baker. Brother De Simone up­ graded to assis­ tant cook at the Point. He has the firefighting, CPR and lifeboat tickets. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y, he lives there and ships out of the port of New York. Seamen Over 65 Must Enroll in Medicare (Part B) By Dec. 31,1982 Seamen 65 and older have until De­ cember 31, 1982 to enroll in Part B of the Medicare program without in­ curring a penalty. Seamen who are el­ igible for die program and do not apply by that time will incur a 10% penalty for each year they fail to enroll. Federal funding for the USPHS Hospitals was eliminated in last year's Reconcilliation Act. The cut-ofT in funds created a double imfair situation. Not only were seamen deprived of free medical care, they were also exposed to a financial penalty for not having enrolled in the Medicare program, even though there had been no reason for them to apply. Congress waited more than a year to rectify the situation. Finally, last month. Congress passed the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 which gave seamen until December 31,1982 to enroll in the Medicare pro­ gram without incurring a penalty. September 1982 / LOG 37 �V-X^:..-.- ^:. ... w-'Va.'-.«^"f'si,.*.:i.f • ""TIS"- - 4J ,ji..j.-ij,. ;;V;. ••" * *;-...., -- - --• -. - -.. '..r-^^ 'l.^- V,'.'.•' '\l —i^ •II '. j^ I s \ • Dont Forget to Vote ':nn In the 1980 elections, many of labor's staimchest aUies in Congress went down to defeat in the Reagan sweep. As a resiilt, American trade \mion members have had to carry the heaviest burden of job losses and economic recession. Now is the tune when we get our best shot at turning things aroxmd. I'm referring to the upcoming elections in which the entire House of Representatives and one third of the Senate is up for grabs. The first priority for luiion members and their families is to. get out and vote for the candidates backed by labor. We cannot afibrd to split ovir votes as happened in 1980. There must be solidarity among unionists or we will have to suffer through another two years of high unemplojrment and budget cutting before we get another chance. | Also, it is Important for union members to volunteer thetp time—even If it's only a few hours—to help their iinion carry out the needed grass roots political effort to get our friends elected. So volimteer at your local luiion hall to help hand out leaflets, man the phone banks or drive sound-cars. But at the very least, get out and vote for labor's slate on November S. Fraternally, Edward X. *Monsignor' Mooney, Retired Kirkland, WasMngton m% \'-S "' ;. . '• : "'Vv •.- 5'^. •- • "' ;. S,u •'' } 'fi ii ' . •'-•;•• -J K •;• •.::•• .-: > • - .::?iFr -:.• ; >.~ •'<•:> f- • •• IF . , ' •''i'.. ^i. '' • • • '•^ •' iwsiv •. \ : • '.>V ^" • •': "• : • QVFV7';^ •; • . III-. I Thanlcs for Diagnosis and Benefits I am deeply indebted to the Seafarers International Union for the consideration and services they extended to me this past year. The Seafarers Welfare Plan was prompt and generous In the payment of my medical expenses. Especially, am I grateful to Dr. Logue, Dr. MinuteUo, Dr. SanFilippo and the staff of the SIU clinic in New York. Their suicere mterest, professional diagnosis and encouragement led to the eventual correction of my serious medical problem. It has enabled me to continue my schooling and career in maritime. Thank you again. Sincerely, George K, Hoffmann V 7 I ^ SHI.SS Piney Point . v IF Hi; .'V V •Fl! illl H.ii' i: 32 Vears a Seaf^er and Proud lit I y' , • : r . .• " ;v ^1' v;|! h f ;#l'f^rl^ •••' . ; ' •• . -•"—- " 'j ii7;: -I I;FF: 'K'i ?"•? ' Iff !- f •• i - •'•" •• •- y;'jj Fl • : |,: • i;' -1^ HIFI : F ,: •/ • :• . "•••• .. - .•...:• ' • 1' ' • I H"'^ i-'H- |;;.i ; 1 I would hke to thank the SIU Welfare Plan for paying my wife's hospital bUl in full. I hear pro and con about aU labor I'm amused to find that the Reagan Administration's unions. I have been hi the SIU for 32 years, and I am very economic "experts" cla'ssi^ American merchant seamen as a proud of it. subsidized and thus privileged segment of our society, as We have come a long way on the ships and tugs. IVe been recounted in a weekly news magazine recently. I'm amused, working on tugs for the last 8 years with Crowley. that's all. All union brothers who have been aroimd awhile know that My "privileged" SIU shipmates who participated in all those people like Paul Hall, Sonny Simmons, Frank and Paul Drozak, luxury-class cruises to Kandla, Chittagong, Ras Tanura, the Bob Mathews, Bull Shepard, Cal Tanner, Joe DiGiorgio, Saigon River and similar jet-set resorts are going to be equally Ltndsey Williams and Red Campbell have led the way for what amused. . we have got today. That is just naming a few. And I think we The late Paul Hall had it right when he said: " Once upon a will go further with the leadership we have today. time this nation showed the world what it was to sail the I've been away from the big ships for some time now, and I seven seas". If we're talking about a bygone era, its.because would like to hear from some of my old shipmates from the our elected officials in Washington made it that way. Thank deep sea sector. Drop me a line If you get a chance. God for the SIU and for SPAD, our only weapon ui Fraternally, Washington. Jixmnie L. Jackson, J-268 Fair winds and following seas to all of you who stood Rt. 1BOX688 #1 watches with me dimmg times good and bad. Seafaring is • Klngsland) Texas 78639 • ' F.-' ^ Privileged Class? Not Amusing! what it is all about. Fraternally, James Krebser SIU Book #K-632 Stuart, Fla. lil--.,' I ; ^1' !tl'^|-| ••• iiHllV'^' .'-' (I • ^ IJ Iv - s Hey! Apply for SIU Scliolarsllip Having completed my second year at WUkes College, WUkesBarre, PA as a 1980 SIU Four Year Scholarship Awardee, I am writing this letter to encourage others to consider applying for the scholarship. I am a biology major and want to attend medical school. My courses have given me a backgroimd which makes my future very promising. I should hope that others will apply for the SIU scholarship which has enabled me to attend college and thus improve my chances of attaining my goal of becoming a medical doctor. Sincerely yours, Elaine C. Czaclior Wilkes^Barre, FA 38 / LOG / September 1982 V ^|l;'lr •"'I--'' . ^-F Be 'B.eady' for B.etirement It has been about two years since I have retired from the SIU and I thought I might be able to give a few tips to brothers who plan to retire in the near future from some of my experiences. UsufQly a fellow who has a good bit of seatime will receive quite a bonus plus his pension. If a person does nothing about this, he will pay a very heavy Income tax. There are ways, however, to avoid pajring excess tax. So I suggest one get advice from a reputable tax consultant—not one of those firms that make out income tax returns a few months a year—^but a real firm that does this year 'round. It costs some money, but believe me it's worth it. Between my social security and the SIU pension I get along veiy well. However, If I knew about the tax situation I'd have done a lot better. The tune to get this Information is before • you retire. I still don't know a great deal, but at least I know enough to go to someone who does. Fraternally, H^old McAIeer, M-477 Bradford, MA �i.. :-.f\='r/; SlU Seeks Tax Equity for Conventions at Sea A bill which could make or break the fledgling U.S -flag pas­ senger ship industry is due for a vote soon in Congress. The bill, H.R. 3191, was intro­ duced in early 1982 by Rep. Frank Guarini (D-N.J.). It's intention is to redress an injustice in the Internal Revenue Code as amended by Con­ gress in 1980, which allows tax write-offs for conventions held at hotels but not for those held aboard U.S.-flag passenger ships. Current law allows corporate tax deductions for conventions at landbased hotels, not only in the United States, but in Canada and Mexico as well. Yet the same law denies tax write­ offs for conventions on American cruise ships whose flag is an exten­ sion of U.S. territory, whose owners employ U.S. citizens, paying U.S.corporate and personal income taxes. Rep. Guarini's bill will simply allow the same tax deductions for conventions aboard U.S.-flag cruise ships as are currently allowed for conventions at hotels—a necessary revision, in our view, if the Amer­ ican cruise ship industry is to be given a fighting chance for survival. The convention trade is a multimillion dollar business. For many resorts and hotels, that trade pro­ vides the main source of income— the difference between operating at a loss or at a profit. Passenger ships, even more than hotels, are natural convention sites. Room and board and comfortable meeting facilities as well as leisure time activities are all on-board. As Reps. Richard T. Schulze (RRa) and Guy Vander Jagt (R-Mich) pointed out in supporting H.R. 3191, conventions on cruise i^hips are likely to be more productive than those held ashore because, however luxurious, a cruise ship offers a closed environment which is more conducive to full work-time participation by convention atten­ dees than a hotel where sightseeing or the pleasures of resort life tempt. In addition, allowing tax write­ offs for conventions held at hotels or resorts in Mexico or Canada hits the U.S. Treasury with a double whammy. First, the convention itself is tax deductible. And second, the American dollars being spent during a foreign-based convention do nothing to strengthen the U.S. economy. SORRY, SIR, THAT'S NOT IN THE PACKAGES! In fact, if a foreign airline is used to transport American conventi­ oneers to a hotel in Canada or Mexico, the sole benefit the U.S. economy derives from that con­ vention is in cabfares to and frqm the airports. If conventions at hotels are legit­ imate tax deductions then conven­ tions aboard American flag cruise ships must likewise be legitimate tax deductions. That's the point of H.R. 3191. It simply corrects an injustice in the current tax code—no more and no less. In the process, the U.S.-flag passenger ship industry gets a fair and equal chance to compete for the convention trade. Without the ability to compete for that trade, the American cruise industry, which achieved such a hard-won renaissance, may well disappear once again. LOG Official l^lillica•ignof the Saoforan biltnwtianal Union of Noflh America Allonik;. G^Loketand Inlond VMtten Dotricl, l-OO Sep«nnber1982 tfel. 44, No. 9 Executive Board Frank Orozak President Leon Hall Secretary-Treasurer Joe DIGiorglo Ed TUmar Executive Vice Presiderd Wee President Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Vice President MikeSacco Joe Sacco Wee President George McCartney Vice President M* Log Staff James Gannon Editor Ray Bourdlus Assistant Editor Don Rotan West Coast Associate Editor Edra Zlesk Assistant Editor liarteita Hofflayonpour Assistant Editor Max Siegel Hall Assistant Editor Frank CianciottI Director of Photography/Writer Dennis H. Lundy Photography Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George J. Vsna Production'Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Vteters District. AFL-CIO, 675 fourth Ave., Brookl)^, N.Y 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 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Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present 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 September 1982 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES C-9 PRESIDENT MONROE ‘INAUGURATED’ IN N.O. SUPPORT GROWING FOR BOGGS BULK BILL DELTA SOLD TO CROWLEY FOR $96M: JOBS SECURE BILL MANDATES INCREASED FILL RATE FOR SPR REAGANOMICS THE CAUSE OF RECORD UNEMPLOYMENT UNION BUSTER ON LABOR DEPARTMENT PAYROLL LABOR’S RANKS FILE UP FIFTH AVE. UNVEIL GOMPERS STATUE ON LABOR DAY WATERMAN PART OF U.S. NAVY’S TAKX PROGRAM AFL-CIO HAS A BEEF WITH IOWA FINKS BOGGS BULK BILL TOWER-ING OPINION FENWICK FUB MARAD AUTHORIZATION CARRIBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE PENDING LEGISLATION PUERTO RICO PASSENGER BILL SUNNY L.A., AN ACTION SPOT FOR SIU BOATMEN SAN DIEGO BY SEA, VIA SIU TOURBOATS SAN DIEGO BY SEA, VIA SIU TOURBOATS TOWBOAT OPERATOR COURSE PROVIDES INDUSTRY WITH FULLY TRAINED VESSEL OPERATORS DIESEL ENGINE SCHOLARSHIP IS OFFERED BY SIU AND TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE ‘OUR EMPHASIS TO TAILOR A PROGRAM TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH SIU MEMBER’ CHARLIE LOGAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR SEAFARERS ‘EDUCATION IS THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR STRENGTH AND KNOWLEDGE OR OUR UNION’S HISTORY IS BASIC’ U.S. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STAYS AT 9.8% IN AUGUST SIU SEEKS TAX EQUITY FOR CONVENTIONS AT SEA 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 09/01/1982 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. 44, No. 9 1982 Periodicals Seafarers Log