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Reagan. poM.— IGHT now in America there are n .3 million people—a staggering dole ttek dolrl Ttllj'forTe skilled shipyard workers to find employment in 10.1 percent of the work force— a completely new industry—if they can. without jobs. This is the highest "What haopens in a national emergency 10 or 20 y • .L , unemployment rate in the U.S. in 42 Will Japan and Korea build our ships? Not likely. But what s worse is tha years since the end of the Great "a will not have the needed pool of skilled shipy^d manpower to get Depression. the job done on our own shores. It is a very grim picture indeed. Unemployment cuts at the heart of Reagan has been imploring the American public to stay the course. The a nation's pride and dignity. And it way I see it, if we "stay the course" there won't be one eft creates untold hardships on the families in America by 1984, and the national unemployment rate could be as high of those without work—and in so many thousands of cases today, without hope ^'TO me^'when programs and policies simply don't work, change themof ever finding work. America has endured numerous %;Ts?h!t ml be done in regard to the American maritime industry economic recessions and depressions We have to turn the tide, not "stay the course." This Administration must in its history. But there is something begin adopting programs to create jobs in America instead of exporting the particularly tragic and disgraceful about the situation the nation is in today. And tos^Administration must support a new approach in regard to rnantime In the past, the causes of high unemployment in America were mostly to keep our shipyards operating and a viable aspect of our national defense. beyond the control of the Administration in office at the time. Such a new approach is now moving through Congress. It is called the Today, however, it is the Administration that has caused the jobless situation Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act, better known as through economic policies that are driving American jobs overseas and that the Boggs Bulk Bill. So far 66 Congressmen—Democrats and Republicansare threatening the very existence of important American industries. have put their names on this bill as co-sponsors. The bill would pave the A case in point is the American shipbuilding industry—an industry that way for the construction of 150 new bulk ships in American yards, to be has been an important source of employment, and an indispensable factor manned by American crews over the next decade and a half. in our national defense virtually since the birth of our nation. The bill mandates that management and labor cooperate to reduce costs During his campaign, Ronald Reagan voiced often and loudly his "belief of construction and operation by 15 percent of projected costs. in the necessity of a strong American merchant marine and shipbuilding We in the SIU support this bill and the concept of cooperating to reduce base. Yet since he has taken office, he has consistently supported policies costs. Again, it is a new approach, but the times demand it. that in effect will erode the American shipbuilding industry to a point of At stake is the future of the American maritime industry. With the Boggs no return. bill, we can steer a new course which will save our shipyards and create In the past two years, a number of shipyards have either closed down or thousands of jobs in the process. It's time that Reagan comes to the realization cut back by as much as 80 percent of their workforces. Sun Shipyard in that his course is the wrong course, and it's time to change. Chester, Pa. and Bethlehem Steel of Baltimore—two fixtures on the American SIU Sees Danger in USCG Revamp of Safety Code WASfflNGTON, D.C.—In let­ ters and Congressional testimony the SIU has voiced its opposition to the way in which the Coast Guard is proposing to recodify Title 46 of the United States Code. This lengthy Code contains nearly the entire body of U.S. law dealing with merchant marine vessel safety and personnel. SIU is not against the idea of re­ codifying these complex laws. It is the manner in which the laws are being recodified that the Union finds objectionable and potentially harmful to seamen. According to the wording of a Senate bill, S. 2660, and an identfcal Don't just gripe to your shipmates! i¥rffe Your Congressman or Senators! Tell them we NEED a strong U.S. maritime industry. House bill, H.R. 7103, the clari­ fications are supposed to be made without substantial change. In letters to the Coast Guard and to Congressmen, and in testimony before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation, the SIU contended that, in fact, there are substantial changes. SIU President Frank Drozak wrote, "recodification, as that term is normally used, means the rear­ rangement of existing statutes from haphazard placement in the law books to systematic classification without change in the substance of the lawJ' He continued, "Our review and analysis has shown that the Coast Guard has attempted to legislate significant changes in the law which ^e detrimental to marine safety and existing rights of merchant seamen." The Union is particularly con­ cerned with the dramatic increase in the powers given to the Secretary of Transportation. Such an increase, Drozak wrote, "may have the fol­ lowing adverse effects: 1) judicial review of agency action could be far more limited; 2) public scrutiny of agency action could also be far more limited; 3) safety criteria aboard merchant vessels would be subject to a change of philosophies of persons holding the office of Secretary, and 4) the number of regulations could proliferate." In testimony before the House Subcommittee, SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex said there are over 100 substantive changes in the recodification. For instance, Pecquex pointed out that existing Section 239 of the Code, which provides for Coast Guard investigations of marine casualties, also provides for "parties in interest" to participate in hearings that are conducted on such acci­ dents. By adoption of regulations, the Coast Guard limited participation in the hearings solely to the owner and master of vessels involved and to other persons who might be responsible for causing the casualty. The SIU felt that this was a ter­ rible distortion of the statute and, after the SlU-contracted Yellowstone was involved in a tragic collision in 1978, the Union brought a lawsuit in Federal District Court to obtain a ruling that it was a "party in interest" in the hearing the Coast Guard had conducted. The Union won. However, in subsequent cases the Coast Guard continued to deny the SIU its rights. Now, as Pecquex told the Sub­ committee "upon review of the Coast Guard's draft of the proposed recodification, the SIU was astounded to see that in proposed Section 5203 'parties in interest' in marine casualty investigations is defined as 'the owner and master of a vessel involved in a casualty, and any person whose conduct is under investigation.' " This is only one of several exam­ ples cited by Pecquex of important revisions in the law. They show that "S. 2660 is not a bona fide recod­ ification of Title 46, one without substantive change, but is in fact a bill that, in several respects drast­ ically amends the existing law gov­ erning administration of our mer­ chant marine." Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Vteters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Published monthly Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y \fol. 44, No. 10, October 1982. (ISSN #0160-2047) 2 / LOG / October 1982 �-yf ;s» St- ." J- ''v: • •S/'o/.-S i jS^flK^p^ 'VvV-:: . "• .f,- Boggs Bulk Bill Gains 30 New Sponsors in House Washington, D.C.—The Congressional effort to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding base and the American-flag merchant marine continued to gather steam last month as a total of 66 Congressmen signedon as co-sponsors of the SIU-supported Competitive Shipping & Shipbuilding Re vital ization Act. This is an increase of 30 co-sponsors since the September issue of the Log went to press. Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-LA), author of the bill numbered H.R. 6979 which she introduced last August, tallied 50 Democratic and 16 Republican co-sponsors of the measure as of Oct. 1. Additional Congressional supporters are expected to be announced when Congress re-convenes after Election Day although the bill itself is unlikely to be debated prior to the adjournment of this session of Con­ gress. Backing for H.R. 6979, which aims to revitalize both the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industries by promoting "increased ocean transportation of bulk commodities in the foreign commerce of the United States in United States flag ships," also came from the AFLCIO last month. AFL-CIO Support In his speech accepting the United Seaman's Service 1982 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award on Oct. 1, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland strongly endorsed Rep. Boggs' bill, saying H.R. 6979 "would do more to strengthen our national defense and our national economy than any other single proposal now before the Congress." H.R. 6979 mandates that five percent of all U.S. bulk cargoes be carried in U.S.-built, U.S.-flag ships by 1983, with the percentage to increase yearly until 1998 when the targeted goal of 20 percent U.S. flag carriage of American bulk car­ goes should be achieved. Coupled with the U.S.-flag cargo provision is the bill's aim of con­ structing 158 bulk ships of 120,000 dwt capacity in U.S. shipyards by 1998, a provision which would create thousands of jobs in U.S. shipyards and related supply indus­ tries. Kirkland noted that this part of the bill "would provide jobs for seamen and shipbuilders. Minnesota iron miners and Michigan steelworkers and for marine supply and support industries in 26 states. "It would produce billions for the federal treasuryr added Kirk­ land, "and stimulate the economy right across the board." Kirkland also addressed the national .security benefits of H.R. 6979 which would increase the ability of both the American flag merchant marine and the nation's shipyards to fulfil their military auxiliary function if a national emergency should arise. "... The biggest defense budget in the world cannot buy safet)^' said Kirkland, "unless America has.. .the sealift capability to deliver the material it needs in whatever quan­ tity, anywhere in the world." "The Boggs bill will not have easy sailing." Kirkland concluded, "but you can be sure that the AFLCIO will be at your side in fighting for it every inch of the way'' The bill has already picked up support from all sectors of U.S. maritime, including industry, gov­ ernment and labor because of a key requirement in the bill that shipyard and seagoing labor and management as well as marine suppliers cooperate to achieve 15 percent cost reduc­ tions. Because of H.R. 6979's stipu­ lation that "... the actual cost of United States flag bulk ship oper­ ation and United States bulk ship­ building under this program shall be at least 15 percent below, the estimates of projected costs." enactment of the bill would not entail any additional expense to the Federal government. Co-Sponsors of Boggs Bill Members of Congress who co-sponsored the "Competi­ tive Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act of 1982," (H.R. 6979), written by Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-LA) are: Paul Trible, Republican, Virginia Adam Benjamin, Democrat, Indiana Charles E, Bennett, Democrat, Florida David Bonlor, Democrat, Michigan Don Bonker, Democrat, Washington Charles Dougherty, Republican, Pennsylvania Trent Lott, Republican, Mississippi Harold E, Ford, Democrat, Ten­ nessee Joseph M. Gaydos, Democrat, Pennsylvania Tom Hartnett, Republican, South Carolina Arlan Stangeland, Republican, Minnesota Charles Wilson, Democrat, Texas Don Vbung, Republican, Alaska Leo ZeferettI, Democrat, New York Barbara MIkulskI, Democrat, Maryland Gene Snyder, Republican, Ken­ tucky Glenn Anderson, Democrat, Cali­ fornia John Murtha, Democrat, Pennsyl­ vania Frank Annunzio, Democrat, Illinois Jean Ashbrook, flept/Mcan, Ohio Jack Brooks, Democrat, Texas Phillip Burton, Democrat, California Norm D'Amours, Democrat, New Hampshire Ron Dellums, Democrat, California Norman Dicks, Democrat, Wash­ ington Frank Guarlnl, Democrat, New Jersey Tony Hall, Democrat, Ohio Cecil Heftel, Democrat, Hawaii Dale E. Klldee, Democrat, Michigan Mike Lowry, Democrat, Washington Nick Mavroules, Democrat, Mas­ sachusetts Joe Moakley, Democrat, Massa­ chusetts Bill Nichols, Democrat, Alabama Mary Rose Dakar, Democrat, Ohio Don Pease, Democrat, Ohio Mel Price, Democrat, Illinois Matthew RInaldo, Republican, New Jersey Pete Stark, Democrat, California Lyie Williams, Republican, Ohio Bob Young, Democrat, Missouri Edward P. Boland, Democrat, Massachusetts Robert W. Davis, Republican, l\Jichigan Jack Edwards, Republican, Ala­ bama M. M. Heckler, Republican, MasMarjorle S. Holt, {Republican, Maryland Thomas A. Luken, Democrat, Ohio Bob McEwen, Republican, Ohio Toby Moffet, Democrat, Connecticut Joseph P, Addabbo, Democrat, New York Douglas Applegate, Democrat, Ohio Tom Bevill, Democrat, Alabama William Clay, Democrat, Missouri Tom Coelho, Democrat, California M. M. Dymally, Democrat, California Roy Dyson, Democrat, Maryland Dennis E, Eckart, Democrat, Ohio Robert W. Edgar, Democrat, Penn­ sylvania Barney Frank, Democrat, Massa­ chusetts Tom Lantos, Democrat, California Parren J. Mitchell, Democrat, Maryland G, V, Montgomery, Democrat, Mis­ sissippi Ronald M. MottI, Democrat, Ohio James L, Nelllgan, Republican, Pennsylvania Claude Pepper, Democrat, Florida Al Swift, Democrat, Washington SiU Begins Move to New Headquarters: Dedication Planned FFECTIVE Oct. i8, i982, siu Headquarters began operating out of the Union's newly built facility in Camp Springs, Md. As of this date, all Union business for­ merly conducted out of the SIU's old headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y, will be handled in Camp Springs, The address of the SIU's new headquarters, which is located close to downtown Washington, D.C. is: Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md., 20023. The new phone number is 301-899-0675. Because of its proximity to the nation's capital and because of the carefully planned design and equipment of the new building, the Union will be able to serve the needs of the entire SIU membership from E the new headquarters more effec­ tively than ever before. The SIU hiring hall and clinic at 675 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y, will remain open as usual for job calls and medical examinations. In addition, welfare, pension or vacation claims should still be filed at a Seafarer or Boatman's home port, as has been the case in the past. will be taken care of even more quickly than before, owing to the installation of a new computer system in Camp Springs. A dedication ceremony will be held to inaugurate the new SIU Headquarters when the building is fiilly operational- All SIU members will be invited to attend and will be informed of the date of the ded­ ication ceremony in an upcoming issue of the Log . While all claims will continue to be processed promptly as possible, the Union asks for the cooperation of all SIU members should short delays in receiving benefits occur during the brief transition period in which the new Headquarters building is set-up completely. Once the transition is complete, the needs of the Union membership October 1982 LOG 3 "--.'I . -.i' �.^r-lt^--'•'•«•• • '-1^; • I • f««. - -9 Ocean Carriers Mrins Bid for 2 New Tankers if f; II V !<• i ,r. fv -^4,M. nv^l- if 5; I: t-:,' ': .»• S" • 7 u Washington, D.C.—Job security for Seafarers and U.S. shipyard workers brightened last month when the Military Sealift Command awarded a multi-million dollar build-and-charter contract for two T-5 class tankers to SlU-contracted Ocean Carriers Inc. The $104,126,845 MSC contract went to Houston, Texas-based Ocean Carriers over eight other companies which competed in the lengthy bidding process. The MSC contract calls for con­ struction of two, 30,000 dwt clean product, ice-strengthened T-5 class tankers with an option for three additional vessels. Congress can question the award if either the House or Senate Appropriations Committees or the House or Senate Armed Services Committees request hearings on the provisions of the MSC contract within 30 days of the date the con­ tract was awarded. If there is no Congressional action within 30 days of the award date— which was Sept. 30—then the tanker construction can go forward. The first two T-5's have been pencilled in for delivery in Nov., 1984 and Jan., 1985. Each will be chartered fof an initial period of five years after which the MSC can exercise three additional five-year charter options. MSC must also decide whether or not to pick-up its option on the three additional tankers by April 1, 1983. The three would be delivered during 1985. The new T-5's will be 615 feet in length with a beam of 86 feet and a maximum draft of 36 feet. Travelling at service speeds of 16 knots, the T-5's have a radius, or fuel capacity, of 12.000 miles. Major parts of each ship will be built by divisions of American Ship Building Co. in Lorain, Ohio and Nashville, Tn., for assembly at American Ship Building's Tampa, Fla., yard. The new tankers will replace the MSC's aging T-5 tanker fleet. All five of the T-5 class vessels currently operated by the MSC are 25 years old. Designed with economy in mind, the new fully-automated T-5's will be equipped with fuel efficient, slow speed diesel engines and. cargo capacity approximately 12 percent greater than the old T-5's. Like all tankers operated tOr the Military Sealift Command,^tljNfew T-5's will go "wherever ^ir orders take them," said MSC spokesman. "They will all operate worldwide, not on any specific run." When delivered, the new tankers will be manned by a 23-member Union crew and operated under an SlU contract with Ocean Carriers inc. ipeller Club Conventioni U.S. Maritime Needs Nationai Cargo Poiicy rr.1 _ Long Beach, Ca.—The United States must fashion a national cargo policy to save its maritime industry from extinction, Frank Drozak, president of the SIUNA and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, told the 1982 Convention of the Propeller Club of the United States. According to Drozak, US maritime policy has failed to take into account international realities, Policy makers have consistently espoused a free trade philosophy, much to the detriment of this country's "industrial base, its shipbuilding base, its merchant marine and its national security^ Things are getting worse, not better. He said the decision by Congress to eliminate the construction differential subsidy program further diminishes this country's existing shipbuilding base. So too would proposals permitting U.S. flag operators to build vessels in foreign shipyards, if they are enacted into law. 'i T-N lamnlryvc mPmhPTR of the The 1982 Convention of the Pro- employs members of the United While Drozak complimented efforts to reform the confused mar- peller Club was held in Long Beach Industrial Workers, an affiliate of itime regulatory system, he noted on board the Queen Mary, which the Seafarers International Union. that such a move "is basically a house keeping chore which will not develop the American maritime industry, will not create one new job, and will not stem the unemploy ment jM^oblem at this time," What is needed, Drozak said, is an approach that takes into account a national cargo policy with bilateral shipping agreements, cargo sharing, ratification of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Code (i.e. 40-40-20 cargo sharing with out trading partners), and passage of the Boggs Bulk Bill. The Boggs Bill, which already has 66 cosponsors, would require that 5% of all bulk cargo be carried on American flag ships built in American shipyards and manned Recertified Bosun Raiph Murry (standing right) ship's chairman of the containership with American crews in 1983. Sea-Land Voyager stands by at a payoff with the Ship's Committee of (standing The legislation requires an SS right) Chief Cook Yosuf Effendy, Steward Delegate and (seated i. to r.) QMEDs increase in bulk cargo carriage of Daniel Johnson, educational director and Michael Begiey, engine delegate and AB 1% each year therafter until the U.S. Scott Phillips, deck delegate. The vessel paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Sept. 22. share is 20%. Sea-Land Voyager Committee Chuck Svenson Comes Aboard as New Log Editor !• J Starting Nov. 1, 1982, the Log will have a new editor. He's Chuck Svenson, a veteran of 30 years in the labor movement and a person of widespread experi­ ence and knowledge of the maritime industry. He's no first tripper with the SIU either. He's been with the Union for the past 14 years in several capacities, including his most recent position as director of the new communications department at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Svenson, a "sweet water" sailor from the 40s, who holds an endorsement as AB-Unlimited 4 / LOG / October 1982 Any Waters started with the SIU in 1969 as Director of Publica­ tions and P.R. at SHLSS. From 1974 to 1980, he worked with the SlU's legislative and political action team in Washington. From there he returned to SHLSS to assemble and direct the Communications Depart­ ment. Svenson replaces Jim Gannon who is unable to relocate with the SIU to Washington for personal reasons. Gannon who has been with the Log for 10 years, the past four and a half as editor, said: "I truly feel sad about leaving the Union because I've developed so many close friendships within the SIU. But I'm happy that I'm leaving the Log in good hands. Most of all, though, it has been a privilege to work for two great men, Frank Drozak and the late Paul Hall. Til always have a special spot in my heart for the men and women of the SIU." In addition to his experience with the SIU, Chuck Svenson has held posts as editor with the Hotel & Restaurant Employees in Detroit, the Textile Workers in New York and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in both New York and Washington, D.C. �.^VsVKjKtr-^^ i^lL Double Digit Unemployment: 10.1% Unemployment in America reached a staggering 10.1% in Sep­ tember, the highest monthly rate in 42 years, according to statistics released by the Department of Labor. The three tenths of one percent increase in the jobless rate sent shock waves throughout the country. Reaction to the worst unemployment rate since the Great Depression was immediate and heated, with Dem­ ocrats blaming the Administration and Republicans blaming Jimmy Carter. Almost every segment of Amer­ ican society had been hard hit by the increase in joblessness. And what was perhaps more ominous, the number of actual jobs declined last month from 99,839,000 to 99,270,000. Dr. Janet Norwood, commis­ sioner of the Bureau of Labor Sta­ tistics, told the Joint Economic Committee that the September increase in unemployment was Senator Daniel Patnck Moynihan (D-NY) said, "This could be the first day of the second great depres­ sion of this century." Donald Regan, secretary of the Treasury, told reporters that the Administration was saddled with problems created by the Carter Administration, and that progress 'Real' Rate is 14% had been slow, but that "the stage According to Dr. Norwood, the is set for an economic recovery." When asked to comment on 10.1% unemployment rate was worse than it seemed because it did Regan's comment, Walter Mondale, not take into account discouraged former Vice-President, noted that workers (those not looking for jobs employment during the Carter because they believe none are Administration had never exceeded available) and those working part 7.8%, and that the number of overall time. If these were added, she said, jobs had dramatically increased then the unemployment rate would between 1976 and 1980. "More jobs were created during the Carter years have been closer to 14%. The number of discouraged than during any comparable four workers reached an alltime high, 1.6 million nationally in the third quarter of 1982. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) called the latest news "a national trasiedv and a national disgrace". marked by more job losses in already hard hit manufacturing industries, by an unusual decline in wholesale and retail employment, and by a large decline in the number ofworkers who want full time jobs but who were forced to accept parttime employment. year period in this countrv 's history^ Lane Kirkland, president of the AFL-CIO. condemned the recent economic news. In his 1982 Labor Day Speech. Kirkland called unemployment "the di.sease that withers the human potential. Because of its disruptive and dis­ integrating effects, it is the most 'dangerous force, shon of famine, pestilence, war and death, that can be loose in the world. A rational society, in sheer self-defense, should strive to overcome it with all the resources it can find or invent.' "The ultimate goal of the Amer­ ican labor movement is, and always has been, to bring about the heal­ thiest, best educated, most creative and most productive society that is possible to achieve." AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland blasts the economic ff"®'®®, Administration as the cause of the highest unemployment In the United States in 42 years at a demonstration near the White House. TI»HewYart-nin«/0et.9.M«l . lei- - if •. -r A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION CAUGHT WITH DBU<3$--you ARE youK iBAMAM'S PAPERS WILL BB L/fireo .. . AUD VOU'LL BE FOR LIFE !! BEACHED THERE S NO PLACE DRUGS IN A PROFESSIONAL SEAMAN'S LIFE I :!r^t 'M: October 1982 / LOG 5 �..'.sv !<t'i'5- Area Vice Presidents' Report I Gulf Coast, by V.P. Joe Sacco r I iHE big push for us in October JL was voter registration. The last day for registration in Texas was Oct. 19 and we, along with other unions, the State Federation and the Central Labor body made an all-out effort to get Texas residents to register. Political activity is continuing at a fast pace here in Texas and at other ports in the Gulf. On Oct. 19 we held a demonstration in the newly created 25th CongressionahDistrict for labor supporter Mike Andrews (D). The strong backing of the SIU membership in our political activities has been really impressive. The members in Houston put out over 50,000 election signs and helped to distribute them. In Alabama we've been heavily involved in the elections. Most of our friends won in the primaries. Also in Alabama, during the week of Oct. 18 in the port of Mobile a new CATUG, the Moku Paku, was crewed by the SIU for Pacific Gulf Marine. Deep sea shipping out of the port of Houston has been good in the last few weeks but it continues to be slow in New Orleans. However, in the latter port we crewed the 860-foot long C-9 containership President Lincoln (APL). The SIU-A&G District represents the steward department seamen on the APL ships. Concerning inland shipping in the port of New Orleans, nine to twelve Dixie Carrier boats are being laid up. In Houston there are also a number of boats laid up, so it's a good time for SIU Boatmen to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. The annual dinner-dance of the West Gulf Port Council will be held in Houston on Oct. 23 and SIU President Frand Drozak will be the main speaker. I want to end this report by reminding our members and their families that they can see an SIU Representative from 12 to 5, Monday through Friday, about Welfare claims or concerning any questions they may have about the Plans or about shipping. I want to encourage our members' families to come around and get to know us. West Coast, by V.P. George McCartney As the November elections draw XJL nearer, the SIU's political activity is reaching a fever pitch on the West Coast. We have set up phone banks in the SIU and UIW Halls in Wilmington for some of the candidates we are sup­ porting. They are Tom Bradley who's running for governor. Democrat Jerry Brown who wants .to be U.S. Senator, and incumbent Congressional Repre­ sentative Glenn Anderson (D). In Seattle the SIU is taking an active role in the campaign for Beth Bland, a Democrat who's running for Congress for the first time. Currently the mayor of Mercer Island, Bland has always been a strong labor supporter and she looks like a very viable candidate in the upcoming election. The incumbent Congressmen we are supporting all look like they have more than a 60 percent chance of winning. Your union is also working very hard in the campaign to reelect Democratic Washington Senator Henry Jackson. In the port of Seattle we've registered a lot of members to vote at the booth we set up in the Hall. Further, our Seattle Pbrt Agent George Vukmir has been elected as a delegate to the Multoamauh Labor Council in Portland, Oregon. Shipping is still slow in Seattle but we did crew up the Ogden Hudson (Ogden Marine) and we will be crewing the supertanker Afan/ant/ (Interocean) later this month. She will be working in the Alaska oil trade. In San Francisco I'm happy to report that the Santa Magdalena (Delta), which has been laid up, will be crewing the first week of November. In Wilmington late last month the first Los Angeles County COPE Fall Labor Carnival was a big success. Over 5,000 people attended the affair whose refreshment booths were manned by SIU stewards. The Union was the moving force behind the Carnival. 6 / LOG / October 1982 East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall AN historic event took place this Xm month in the port of new York. The move began to transfer SIU Head­ quarters from New York to Camp Springs, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. This is the longest and biggest move the SIU has ever made in its 42-year history. In the early days of the Union we transferred from one location in Manhattan to another and in 1951 we moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Since those beginning days the Union's operations have expanded , immensely. The move this month has been a major operation but we are doing it as smoothly and quickly as possible so that there will be little disruption in services. Of course the Hiring Hall will remain just where it is and just as many SIU Representatives will be-available to service you and your families. Washington is the place where the livelihood of Seafarers will be enhanced or destroyed. That's why it is necessary to have our full weight and presence felt there. TheHeadquarter's move may seem a little strange at first, especially for our old-timers, but I think you'll find that it is in the best interest of the members. This month I attended the membership meetings along the East Coast. I'm happy to report that shipping has picked up in Baltimore as well as in the port of New York. Poli tical activity is strong in the port of Gloucester where Port Agent Bob Stephens says that "people are getting fed up with Reaganomics." In the port of Norfolk the SIU crewed up the George Wythe (Waterman) which is heading for the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia. Activity on inland contracts in the port of Norfolk include the extension for one ye^ of the Allied-Oceans agreement as well as a six month extension on the NBC Line contract. A three-year contract was signed with Cape Fear Towing. Great Lakes and Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco A FTER some bleak months, the picture on the Western Rivers has been looking up in recent weeks. SIUcontracted National Marine is recrewing some boats that will provide jobs for many of our members who have been laid off. Also, another SlU-contracted com­ pany, Heartland Transportation, has nine of twelve boats running. Consid­ ering the bad state of the economy nowadays, which has resulted in poor shipping on the Rivers and Lakes, Heartland's showing is quite impres­ sive. It was also a good season for the two popular paddle wheelers under contract to the SIU—the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen (Delta Queen Steamboat Co.) which provide hundreds of jobs for our members. After taking their passengers on trips up and down the Mississippi during the warmer months, the two vessels are now in the milder southern waters of the River. There is another encouraging development concerning the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen. The owners of the two vessels attended the recent Towboat Advisory Board meeting that I chaired at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. They were so impressed With the programs offered at the School that they want to set up a hotel management and food service course there for their vessels. Don Nolan troin the SHLSS is riding the vessels right now in preparation for the course. 1 found from the very productive Towboat Advisory Board meeting that our inland companies are glad to have a gathering like this Uere they can air their problems and needs. In the area o|^contracts, I m happy to say that the members at National Manne have overwhelmingly ratified a new agreement. The vote was 92 to 17. At Orgulf, contract negotiations will begin the latter part of November or in early December. The employees at Orgulf are now electing three rankand-file membes for the contract committee. �Lane Kirkland Gets1982 AOTOS New York—AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland received the 1982 Admiral of the Ocean Seas Award (.AOTOS) here Oct. 1 for his con­ tributions to the advancement of the U.S. maritime industry, in accepting the industry's highest award he charged that U.S. government pol­ icies have let the merchant marine deteriorate as foreign-flag fleets carry most of this country's oceanborne commerce. "Like you. I have watched the mightiest merchant fleet the world has ever seen dwindle to a shadow of its past and proper size and capacity." Kirkland declared at the annual award dinner. The AFL-CIO chief added that AFL-CIO Pr#sldent Lane Kirkland addresses AOTOS dinner In New Vbrk. he was honored to accept the award, instituted in 1970, from the United Seamen's Service (USS) and thus "... to be counted among men of the stature of Paul Flail..." deceased head of the Seafarers International Union who received the award posthumously in October, 1981. Supports Boggs Bill Kirkland, a 1942 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy who sailed as a mate in World War 11, also said "the bill introduced by Congresswoman Lindy Boggs (DLa.) to restore America's bulk shipping capacity would do more to strengthen our national defense and our economy (jobs fOr .seamen) than any other single proposal now before Congress." Thomas W. Gleason (a 1974 AOTOS winner) head of the Inter­ national Longshoremen's Assn., presented the award. Christopher Columbus got the title (Admiral of the Ocean Seas) from Spain's King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1493 after he dis­ covered America in 1492 proving the globe was round. Other award winners in years past were Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (DFlawaii) in 1980, Joseph T. Lykes Jr. in 1979, Rep. John M. Murphy in 1978, James J. Farrell in 1977, Robert J. Blackwell in 1976, Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) in 1975, Rep. Leonor Sullivan in 1973, Andrew E. Gibson in 1972, Helen D. Bentley in 1971, Spyros R Skouras in 1970 and special Aotos Awards in 1973 for Joseph Curran and in 1980 for Edward J. Sette. Five Mariner's Plaques and five Mariiier's Rosettes presented later at the dinner by Rear Adm. Thomas A. King, chief of the U.S. Merchant >• '' , Among the SlU representatives on hand to honor AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland at AOTOS dinner was Jack Caffey, (right) Exec. Asst. to the PresidenL SlU. Marine Academy in Kings Pt., L.I., N.Y. and a Kirkland academy; classmate, for "outstanding sea­ manship in rescues at sea" and "outstanding,coufage and devotionto duty." Badly burned aboard the USNS Taluga (MARAD) on Apr. 3, 1981 was "Engineer Julianne Ahlgren after a blast and tire in the ship's engineroom. She ordered the FOWT to safety and began .shutting down the fuel oil valve. Despite her bum.s, she began notifying shipmates of the emergency in an inspirational example of personal courage." Seafarers of the SS Delta Norte getting the rosette were the late Keith Seille, Thomas Burke, Edward May and Julius Mizell who in May 1981 in "an outstanding example of bravery, donned oxygen masks and manned firehoses in the hold of the ship when fire broke out in a LASH barge aboard the ves.seL" Boatmen Dave Grafton, Ray­ mond Rooney and Leroy Laurent of the M/V National Freedom on Oct. 7 1981 got a rosette for actions when "Crewmate Tim Gurley was overcome by fumes in an empty asphalt tank. Getting a Mariner's Plaque was the USNS Narragansett (MSG) for going to the rescue of a seafarer. On Aug. 7, 1981, "in very rough seas following the passage of Typhoon Bay near Subic Bav. PL, the USNS Narragansett rendez­ voused with the LNG Virgo (Energy Transport) one of whose crewmembers had suffered a heart attack. In a superb display of seamanship, Capt. Gene E. Cox maneuvered to form a lee while an auxiliary boat made repeated trips between the Narragansett and the Virgo with a U.S. Navy Medivac team." Log Wins Top Anvard in iLPA Journalistic Contest HE Log, the official publication of the Seafarers International Union, won top honors in the 1982 AFL-CIO Intemational Labor Press Association Journalistic Awards Contest. The 1982 contest, open to all AFL-CIO affiliated union pub­ lications, judged issues printed during 1981. In the category of General Excellence for International and National Union newspapers of fewer than 100,000 circulation, the Log was judged First Award winner. The second place award went to The Guild Reporter, the publication of The .Newspaper Guild. In a Sept. 10 letter informing the SlU that the Log had been awarded First Place in the contest, ILPA T Secretary-Treasurer Susan Dunlop inevitable reaction from the main­ said "there were 1,084 entries from stream of America sweeps them out 129 publications and 142 winners of office." Kirkland said the public press has in the 1982 contest." AFL-CIO President Lane Kirk­ shied away from subjecting the land stressed the important role Reagan Administration to "the played by the labor press in a recent searching examination previous speech. Especially in this election governments were given." He said year, Kirkland said, labor publi­ it was up to the labor press to remind cations must explain to union union members of the Administra­ members and their families the truth tion's efforts to gut Social Security, about the Reagan Administration. prevailing wage rules, child labor The public press is "not really laws and job safety standards, on reporting what they daily observe one hand, while tolerating record about Ronald Reagan," charged unemployment levels on the other. "In a real sense, this is a battle Kirkland, adding that the labor press must "hammer away at the truth over communications," said Kirk­ with a sense of urgency, because land. '^is is a struggle to see just the radical right has an agenda it how much distortion and deception wants to lock into place before the can be delivered to the American people," by the Administration, before the people "start rejecting it." By putting the fact of Reaganomics into the hands of union members, the labor press can help put a stop to the policies of this Administration and "fill Congress with men and women who will help, us turn back the radical right." The Log staff in 1981, the year for which the 1982 ILPA First Award was made, included: Editor, James Gannon; Assistant Editors Ray Bourdius, Edra Ziesk, Marietta Homayonpour, Don Rotan and Max Hall; Photographers Frank Cianciotti ^and Dennis Lundy; Art Director George Vana and Administrative Assistant Marie Kosciusko. October 1982 / LOG 7 - ) M •'7., �• ••••• Bosun Recertification T HE final 1982 class of the Bosun Recertification Program took their graduation bows at the October membership meeting in New York after completing a full twomonth schedule in Piney Point and Headquarters. The veteran group of 12 seamen spent a month at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship reviewing technological changes in the industry/ as well as studying the latest social, economic and political problems facing the modern American merchant marine. A highlight of the first month at SHLSS was a field trip to Wash­ ington, D.C. to meet with the Union's legislative and political action team. The trip to Washington also enabled the bosuns to get a gander at the SlU's brand new Headquar­ ters building in Camp Springs, Md. ca- which will be dedicated in the near future. During the second month of the Perfecto Amper Leroy E. Temple Perry Keliikoa Jack B. Rhodes program, the bosuns met with supervisors of all the Union's plans and various other departments to Steven Coker Maurillo Zepeda & complete their well rounded edu­ cation of how the SlU functions on behalf of the membership. Jim L. Spencer Klaus Tankersley Robert Callahan Fred Findahl Willis Gregory Cesar Gutierrez Seafarers Brave Flames on Ogden Ylikon SlU-contracted Ogden members—AB James Darda and X Yukon (Ogden Marine) was in QMED John Anderson: the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, "Aboard Ogden Marine's S.T. 24 hours out of the Canary Islands, Ogden Yukon on September 3, 1982 and heading for Texas when what at 1400 hrs., a half-hour after the could have been a disastrot " fire ship's weekly fire and boat drill broke out. was finished, a fire broke out in Quick and efficient work on the the ship's pumproom. Clouds of part of the crew averted that disaster. , smoke were billowing from the Below is an account of the incident ship's pumproom port exhaust ven­ submitted by two of the SIU crew- tilation fan. Within moments of the fire's ini­ tial sighting by a crewmember, the bridge was informed about the fire. The fire emergency alarm bell was sounded, and was answered imme­ diately by the well co-ordinated efforts of the SIU crew. Hoses were rolled out and everybody pulled together as a team. Seamen 65 and older have until December 31, 1982 to enroll in Part The manner in which the crew B of the Medicare program without fought the fire was a calm and well incurring a penalty. Seamen who thoughtout procedure. are eligible for the program and do The blaze ,was fought for three not apply by that time will incur a continuous hours in which extreme 10% penalty for each year they fail temperatures of heat caused bulk­ to enroll. heads and deckplates in the pump Federal funding for the USPHS and engine rooms to expand and Hospitals was eliminated in last contort out of shape. year's Reconciliation Act. The cut­ The blaze was eventuallv extin­ off in funds created a double unfair guished by using various tiretignnng situation. Not only were seamen equipment and techniques. The deprived of free medical care, they concentrated efforts of the SIU were also exposed to a financial crew's performance was out­ penalty for not having enrolled in standing. There were no casualties the Medicare program, even though or accidents during the entire emer­ there had been no reason for them gency. The fire ws extinguished and to apply. operations were back to normal by Congress waited more than a year 1700 hours. to rectify the situation. Finally, last The SIU crewmembers respon­ month, Congress passed the Tax sible for their courageous fireEquity and Fiscal Responsibility Act fighting actions were: of 1982 which gave seamen until Deck Department—Bosun Stan December 31,1982 to enroll in the .Medicare prfjgram without incurring Lindsey; ABs James Darda. Rudy Samoan, D. R. "Mac" McFarland, a penalty. H. Whitman, Abdul Ababa, and Seamen Over 65 Must Enroll in Medicare (Part B) By Bee. 31,1982 8 / LOG / October 1982 *'! Mike Shiek; OSs Kaz Kazamo, and Ron Williams. Engine Department—QMEDs John "Andy" Anderson, Tennessee Williams, and Wayne Rivers; QMED Pumpman Steve Shroan. Steward Department—Steward C. Kester, Chief Cook Henry Primribs, Messman Tiny Pollack, and BR Sammv DeSham. Here are some very good reasons for QMED's to take the Automation Course Starts November 8 Enroll today so you can earn more on your job. Contact the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. �y-'-. tU in Wftsliinaton SkMiMI'l'tS IntcriKiIiiIIMI I nioii i>t Noitli Ami.-ru.i. A1 l. ( IO Avlmini^tr.itiw aiut Rcj^iilati.ly Happenings, October 1982 I Maritime Authorizations I A Senate-House Conference Committee is I I meeting to hammer out a compromise between I the House and Senate versions of the Maritime I Authorizations Bill for Fiscal Year 1983. While bills fall far short of what is needed to I both restore the maritime industry to good health, I the House version is far superior to its Senate I counterpart. If the Senate version is enacted it .sS I would accelerate the deterioration of the I American flag merchant marine. I Both bills do the ailing shipbuilding industry I a grave injustice by failing to authorize funding I for the Construction Differential Subsidy pro­ I gram. But at least the House version tries to I compensate for that omission by raising the I ceiling on the Title Xi Loan Guarantees for I new construction by $3 billion. The Senate bill gives U.S. operators a blank I check to build their vessels in foreign shipyards. I This provision would cause a great deal of I Don't just gripe to your shipmates! personal pain in the form of increased unemI Write Your Congressman or Senators! I .ployment. It would also make the national Teil them we NEED a strong U.S. maritime industi^ .1 defense more vulnerable by diminishing our I strategic shipbuilding base. I Decline Continues Le^slative Update Awaiting Action I Recent statistics published in U.S. News and Two new bills were recently introduced, one I Three important- pieces of maritime legis­ World Report paint a grim picture for the in the House, the other in the Senate, both I lation—the Boggs Bill, the Shipping Act of American flag merchant marine. dealing with important maritime issues. I 1982, and the Guarini Tax Conventions Bill According to the report, only 3.6% of U.S. I (See stories on these bills in this issue)—are H.R. 7038, a bill introduced by Repre­ oceanbom foreign trade is carried on American I pending action in the House and Senate. While sentative Walter Jones (D-NC), seeks to pro­ flag vessels. In 1950, when the American flag I all three enjoy widespread support, there is a mote maritime safety on the high seas. It would merchant marine was at its peak, the figure problem: time. I establish strict inspection requirements for vessel was 42.6%. Little can be done right now to bring these ojjerators and would levy fines on vessels found 1 bills To nobody's surprise, employment in the closer to passage because Congress has to have violated these standards. The bill was maritime industry has fallen dramatically. In I recessed. It will not reconvene until after the referred to the Committee on Merchant Marine 1950 there were 54,000 jobs. Today there are I November election, when it will meet in an and Fisheries. fewer than 20,000. I executive, or lameduck, session. The U.S. fleet, which was ranked 11th in I Executive sessions are a time-honored The other bill, S. 2857, which was introduced the survey, has only 578 vessels (70 ot them I Washington institution. They are characterized by Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV), would owned by the government). The average age establish a Customs Revenue Sharing Trust I by frenetic last minute activity, log rolling, and of those ships is 17.4 years, which is close to Fund for public work projects for the devel­ I a great deal of unpredictability. That is why the end of their estimated useful life. Proposed opment and maintenance of the nation's ports. I the SIU is in Washington: to make sure that cutbacks in the Reagan budget suggest that The bill was referred to the Committee on I seamen and the maritime industry don't get many of these ships will not be replaced. Finance. I lost in the shuffle. An increasing number of American military I planners view this development with alarm. I The recent Falkland Islands dispute underscored SPAD is the SIU's polRlcal fund and our political arm in I the importance that a private merchant fleet Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary I plays in an overall defense effort. contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to I To make matters worse, the Soviet Union SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who I now possesses the world's second largest fleet. have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. I It has 2,500 vessels registered under its flag, mi '1 i • J ''~i' n. •' I I I I SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washington, D.C. and is rapidly growing. Most of the Soviet ships are new, and can be easily converted for military purposes. Mexican OH • Mexico is selling the United States $I billion worth of oil in exchange for American assistance in renegotiating outstanding Mexican debts. The oil, which is earmarked for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, will be carried on American flag vessels. The agreement between Mexico and the United States is expected to reverse a disturbing trend. Since the Reagan Admini.stration has taken office. U.S. flag operators have carried only 36% of foreign oil deliveries to the SPR, far less than the mandated 50%. October 1982 / LOG 9 • ' �PfumbGrs PresidGiif WBtd Dies at 64 ARTIN J. WARD, president of the 380.000 member Plumbers' Union, died at the age of 64 on October 9. apparently the victim of a heart attack. He was one of organized labor's leading spokesmen, as well as one of its most popular. In recent years, he used the influence he had accrued during his long and productive career to speak out on behalf of workers every­ where, from the unemployed in America, to Solidarity members in Poland, whose fight for freedom and economic dignity he felt rep­ resented trade unionisnt at its best and most courageous. In many ways Martin Ward was the protowre of the successful union nresident He remained close to his membership to the last, securing decent benefits and wages during his 11 year stint as president. As president of the influential Plumbers Union, he was able to exert considerable pressur-e. on behalf of the people he represented. As a member of the Executive Council ofthe AFL-CIO, he served on numerous Committees and boards, gaining a considerable rep­ utation for expertise in international affairs. At his death, he was serving his M / ^ll ' :A third term as head of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry. He was first elected its president in August, 1971. Mr. Ward started out in 1937 at the age of 19 as an apprentice plumber. He cemented his ties to his fellow workers and perfected his trade, becoming a journeyman pipe fitter in 1942. After'serving in the Navy during World War II, he joined Local 597 as a business representative. He was considered to be a highly effective business representative, in the mold of George Meany, who also served in the same capacity for the Plumbei^' Union. Indeed. Matty Waid was a protege of the late labor leader, being one of the first people to nominate Meany as President of the newly merged AFL-CIO in 1955. In July 1958 he was elected gen­ eral secretary-treasurer of the Plumbers International Union, which had its headquarters in Washington. He became active in the highest levels of the labor movement. Mr. Ward was senior vice-pres­ ident of the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Martin J. Ward Organizations. He sat on its Exec­ utive Council, which determines policy for the entire labor movement, and headed its committee on international relations, Soon after being named to he Executive Council of the AFL-UU, he becam.e one of the leading lights of the American labor movement. Fellow council fhembers were impressed by his seemingly endless capacity for work and his ability to quickly master complex issues. He worked closely with Lane Kirkland, especially on behalf of Solidarity. He viewed the success of the fledgling labor movement in Poland as nothing less than a moral imperative. Mr Ward travelled throughout the country and overseas as a. repre­ sentative of the American trade union movement. He was instru­ mental in the behind-the-scenes discussions that led the Federation to rejoin the International Confed­ eration of Free Trade Unions. From 1974 until his death, Mr. Ward served as the American labor movement's representative at the International Labor Organization in Geneva. Jean Ingrao, Secretary Treasurer of the Maritime Trades Department, who worked closely with Marty Ward on questions dealing with the ILO, summed up the feelings of many in the labor movement when she said, "Marty Ward was one of the most effective men in the labor movement, and one of the most decent. He was a loving father and husband. He will be sorely missed." The Plumbers' Union has long been a loyal affiliate of the Maritime Trades Department. Ward had served with SIU President Frank Drozak on the Department's General President's off-shore committee, as well. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife Winnifred, and seven sons: Martin H. Ward Jr., Patrick, Terence, Kevin, Brian, Dennis and Phillip. SIU Opposes Loophole in P-R- Passenger BUI weaken a 100-year old law which prohibits foreign passenger ships from transporting passengers between American ports. When first introduced in January 1981, HR 1489 was intended to provide an alternative mode of transportation for those citizens of Puerto Rico who for medical or personal reasons were unable to fly to the mainland United States. ? However, because of subsequent changes in the bill's language, it is Don Spencer Please contact Bay Tankers. now unclear whether a foreign flag James Larry Brock vessel could pick up passengers in Write me at home, your father, H. H. one U.S. mainland port, stop at Johnson. Puerto Rico, continue to another Anthony S. Rotunda U.S. mainland port, and then have Please contact, your mother, as soon all of its passengers disembark. as possible. U.S. Customs has already gone Marcus Leigh Thomas Please contact, your sister, Nancy, on record as saying that it sees Washington, D.C.—A bill originally conceived for humani­ tarian reasons has turned into a serious threat to the American mar­ itime industry. It has passed the House and awaits action in the Senate. If enacted, HR 1489, the Puerto Rico Passenger Bill, could seriously Personals • • V at RO. Box 104, Calpella, Cal. 95418. Urgentl! Fred Hawes Please contact, Denis Woody, 800 E. South Street, Apt. 508, Alvin, Texas 77511. Bill Luth, Frank DlVenti Please contact, Edwin A. Holcombe, 816 W. Perkins St., Hartford City, Indiana 47438. Would like to hear from you both. Al Alverado An old shipmate on the SS Steel Age wants to get in touch with you. Contact David Kemdrick. 2318 Second Ave., Seattle, Wiash. 58121. nothing wrong with that interpretation. There are other problems with the bill. It gives the Secretary of Transportation excessive leeway in determining when foreign flag participation must be phased out in favor of U.S. ships. The bill also places the onus onUiS. operators to continue serving a potentially unprofitable trade but leaves foreign interests free to enter and leave the trade at will. siU President Frank Drozak, in a letter to the Senate Commerce committee, summed up the Union's position on the matter: "The Seafarers International Union has worked diligently over the past several years to rebuild the U.S. passenger cruise industry. We are pleased that we have met with so much success in this endeavor and we will, of course, continue in those efforts. However, the enact­ ment of HR 1489 as it now stands would seriously deter the ability to initiate an operation in the Puerto Rico to mainland market." Monthly Membership Meetings Pbrt Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters UIW New York ; Nov. 8 , 2:30 p.m Philadelphia ......... Nov. 9 2:30 p.m. Baltimore Nov. 10 2:30 p.m. Norfolk Nov. II 9:30 a.m Jacksonville Nov. II 2:00 p.ni Algonac Nov. 12 2:30 p.m Detroit Nov. 12 2:30 p.m Houston Nov. 15 2:30 p.m. New Orleans ......... Nov. 16 .... ........ 2:30 p.m. Mobile Nov. 17 2:30 p.m San Francisco Nov. 18 2:30p.m............ Wilmington Nov. 22 .... ..... 2:30 p.m .'...... Seattle Nov. 26 .............. 2:30 p.m Piney Point Nov. 13 10:30 a.m San Juan Npv, II 2:30 p.m... Columbus Nov. 20 — St. Louis Nov. 19 .......... 2:30 p.m....... Honolulu Nov. 11 2:30 p.m. Duluth ... Nov. 17 ...2:30p.m............ Jeffersonville Nov. 18 .............. 2:30 p.m. ^ Gloucester Jersey City Nov. 23 .............. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24 2:30 p.m,,.. • • . 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ; — 7:00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. — • 1:00p.m. — ^ — — ^ _ 10 / IDG / October 1982 -—•• i<",- V. �s-a^WS^ «itl • BM W3!69H»iee0a*?6W» ^c<^x^^:^^^^:'c-cwrrt^x^\\W';\^CS.'Q^gg;^SgSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS^\S:>^S;'v^v^^\N\NS^vvi^:^^ Seafarers « A- ^ HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP -Y J tw, • Piney Point Maryland Doughs Guys Are ReaUy Cooking Now! The art of pastry making, practiced by Cook and Bakers George Kenny (ieft) and Mark Poiyansky, both of New Ybrk. Assistant Cook Raiph Edmonds from N.Y (right) and Ihainee Cook Don Logiisci prepare a meai in the gaiiey. T ODAY'S Seafarer will put up with a lot, but one thing he demands is good food! It's the job of the men and women in the Steward Department to fulfill that demand and many of them are taking advantage of the courses offered at SHLSS to upgrade their skills. Glasses in the Steward Depart­ ment include Towboat Cook, Assis­ tant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, and Chief Steward. There is also a program for Recertified Stewards. Classroom instruction is coupled with on-the-job training to provide the students with the best possible opportunity to sharpen their skills under the watchful eyes of the instructors, all of whom have a background in culinary art. 1 y •:yr' Chief Steward Steven Wagner from New \brk slices porkchops. Pork is supplied by SHLSS' own farm. Raffaele Asclone is helping to keep alive the ancient seafarers art of model ship building. He is currently working on a ship entitled "The Sea Gypsy." This ship. Raffaele Asclone at work on the "Sea Gypsy." Chief Cook Bill Winters from New Orleans at work in the gaiiey. Man does not live by bread alone...so here are lemon meringue pies prepar^ by Cook and Baker Mike Lee from Jacksonville and Kimberiy Alien front Honolulu. Raffaele Ascionne:Model Ship Builder Which is his own design, is being made entirely out of kitchen match sticks and glue. Completed it will have over 130 guns (also made of match sticks) on its decks. "This ship," said Ascione, "is about one-half 17th century design and about half modern design." Because of this, he is working without any formal plans or direc­ tions. Upon completion Raffaele will have used over 5,000 matchsticks. Raffaele has built seven other model ships including "The San Felipe" which is on display at the SHLSS Paul Hall Library and Mar­ itime Museum. This 17th century Spanish ship is made from mahogany wood and took about eight months to complete. It was dedicated to the SlU June 1974. Raffaele joined the SlU in 1968. He is originally from Italy and his family are Cameo makers, a skill Raffaele also has mastered He is presently enrolled in the Chief Cook upgrading program at SHLSS. Model ship builder Raffaele Asclone. October 1982 . -UM "T > 'f- LOG 11 �'• • .i -^" .yjr Pumproom Maintenance Keeps Pace With Changes • ,j C-fV BOUT the only constant in seafaring today is change:' equipment changes, jobs change, and the skills needed for those jobs change, too. Pumprooms and enginerooms become increasingly automated and Seafarers have to constantly upgrade their skills if they want to keep up. Realizing that, SHLSS offers a six-week course in pumprooms operations and maintenance. In this course the student learns how to use an engine lathe, precision tools, and gets a chance to work with those same tools in the machine shop. This kind of hands-on experience is vital to the modern Seafarer. Other skills learned and practiced are the operation and maintanance of pumps, taking measurements, and the disassembly and reas­ sembly of various types of pumps and valves. . ... i-:.-j.„..i:^^ or,H trr,iiNfi.c;hootina. cedures, firefighting, first A pen) waKhee»S^LSP Instructor Cvln William. J^nonrtnde. p«H»r for engine lathe. Jon N. Anderson of San Francisco demonstrates the use of the engine lathe. Father and Son Learn Together John E. Samuels^d his son Anderea E. Samuels are both attending classes at SHLSS. John Samuels joined the SlU in 1956 as a messman and worked his way up to the position of Steward. He is presently enrolled in our Steward Recertification Program. Anderea Samuels is going through our Training Program and hopes to become a Steward someday. The Samuels are from Mobile, Alabama. John Samuels credits the instructors at SHLSS for helping hirti greatly improve his reading and academic skills as well as providing him with the vocational training he needs to do his job. "The instruc­ tors," said Samuels "are ftte best in the world," and he smiled, "the food is great!" Agustin Casteio cleans an engine turning latlie. r £ John E. Samuels (left) and his son, Anderea E. Samuels, both attended classes at SHLSS this month. Here are (l.-r.); Williard Verzone from Houston (left), Jofin Rabbi (hlew Orleans) and George Darney of Houston getting ready to use the engine turning lathe. 12 / LOG / October 1982 ii^i • • 'v "^""" t-" -.'p—«- .fi'- �^ '0' t - /Tlil^i^^Vrf^fr-- =-AP*r^ Third Mate/Celestial Navigation: Seafarers in Upgrading Look Toward the Stars W tan first beaan HEN man began to sail the seas, the stars were his guides. Even today, with satellites, radar, and computers, a Seafarer must learn how to navigate as his forefathers did: by the stars. The Celestial Navigation class offered at SHLSS is a six-week course that covers all the navigation requirements for licensing as a Towboat Operator-Oceans; Master/ Mate of Uninspected Vessels (not over 300 gross tons); and Master/ fixate of Freight and' Towing Vessels. Students in the course learn how to determine compass error by azi­ muth and amplitude, how to use a sextant, and how to find a latitude from a sighting of polaris. All candidates who are eligible for license as Master or Mate of Uninspected Vessels, or Freight and Towing Vessels, as well as those eligible for license as a Towboat Operator may enroll. Gregory White from Houston studies for a Ceiestial Navigation exam. Paul Dudnikov (left) and Spilios J. Kosturos, both from N.Y, discuss a problem in Celestial Navigation class. A pocket calculator is a big help to Robert Fryett in the Ceiestial Navigation course. Marine Electronics Course is Right On the Button crane up for emergency operation C ARGO handling equipment has advanced from levers and foot pedals to electronic push button controls. As equipment becomes more autornated, trained personnel are needed to maintain it. The SHLSS offers a six-week course in Marine Electronics. The course includes electronic control of direct current motors and spe­ cifically deals with the LASH gantry crane. It's necessary that the electrician knows how the crane operates and how to trouble-shoot the equipment. The first few days of the course is spent on the operation of the crane and the remainder of the course concentrates on understanding diagrams, schematics, and pre­ paring sequential operating charts. Upon completion the electrician will know how to: line up the crane if a gantry motor or burst motor fails, how to light off the crane, set the and how to trouble-shoot the various systems in the crane. Marine Electronics is a contin­ uation of the Marine Electrical Maintanance course. It's primary function is to teach the student how to use a manufacturers service manual. -r—. The regulator panel la pointed out by John Right from San Francisco. Dan Mitchell, who ships out of San Francisco, points out the hoist motors on a Gantry. The sweii arms of an eiectricai switch pointed out by Rob^ Bunch from Houston The careful removal and installation of a card pack In a Regulator Panel is dem­ onstrated by Ray Nugent from Wilmington, Ca. October 1982 / LOG 13 - 'nm' �•.';• • : Upgrading Through Maroh 1983 Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry Deep Sea Deck Department Courses Course schedules for January through March 1983 are APJ^ announced by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Once again, the course offerings are dsigned to upgrade the skills of SlU Seafarers and Boatmen, and to promote America's maritime industry by providing it with the best trained and most highly skilled workers in the maritime world. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into four categories: engine department courses; deck department courses (Inland waters); deck department courses (deep sea); and steward department courses. The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be necessarily limited in size so sign up early. Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. SlU Field Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. •' " isf: Engine Department Courses .MZ- r: i . .i5/'e . *: :Z I QMED, Any Rating Starting Date January 17 Completion Date April 7 Tankerman February 15 February 24 Diesel—Regular January 10 February 28 February 3 March 24 Diesel— Scholarship January 10 March 28 February 25 May 13 Third Assistant Engineer January 4 March 11 Marine Electrical Maintenance February 28 April 21 Marine Electronics January 4 February 10 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 4 March 14 February 10 April 21 Automation February 15 March 10 Refrigeration Sys­ tems, Maintenance & Operations February 15 March 28 March 24 May 5 Conveyorman January 17 February 10 February 15 March 28 March 10 April 21 Course 'r^-Sih Lifeboat January 31 March 14 . February 11 March 25 Able Seaman March 28 May 6 Quartermaster February 15 March 24 Third Mate March 14 May 20 Inland Deck Department Courses February 25 May 13 Towboat Operator Scholarship January 10 March 28 First Class Pilot January 4 February 18 Mate/Master Freight & Towing Vessels on Oceans January 17 March 11 Radar Observer February 28 March 4 i'-- steward Department Courses The Steward Programs are open-ended on starting dates and course length. • • • Welding . - ' i! COURSE Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Cook Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Welcome Karen Owens New Staff Member Teaches English As a Second Language at SHLSS Karen Owens teaches English as a second language. -i' /./LOG / October 1.982 mm Realizing the communication problems of our non-English speaking brothers and sisters, the SHLSS will be offering a course entitled English As a Second Lan­ guage. The instructor for this course, Karen Owens, received a Bachelors of Science degree in Secondary Education majoring in Spanish from Clarion State College in Clarion, Pennsylvania. At the age of 15, Karen partici­ pated in an exchange student pro­ gram and lived in Argentina for three months. During her college years she spent a summer in Spain to improve her language skills. Karen, who is originally from McMurray, Pennsylvania, is a welcomed addi­ tion to our staff. �Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course • (Please Print) (Please Print) Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Date of Birth ! Name (Last) Mo./Day/Year (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) . Telephone. (Area Code) (Zip Code) (State) (City) Lakes Member • inland Waters Member • Deep Sea Member Q . Seniority. Book Number Date Book Was Issued. Port Presently Registered ln_ Port Issued Endorsement(s) or . License Now Held. Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if yes, fill in below) _ to Entry Program: From. (dates attended) Upgrading Program: From. Endorsement! s) or License Received to. (dates attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: Q Yes Dates Available for Training No [] —— Firefighting: • Yes ^ No O CPR O Yes No Q ——— I Am Interested in the Following Course(s). STEWARD ENGINE DECK • • • • • • • Tankerman AB Unlimited AB Limited AB Special Quartermaster Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation • Third Mate • • • • • • • • • • • • FOWT OMED - Any Rating Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance and Operation Automation Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) • Assistant Cook n Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • • • • • • LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting Adult Basic Education No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts upon arriving at the School, 1 RECORD OF B/IPLOYMENT TIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service. 2 whichever is applicable.) • VESSEL RATING HELD �Study: Ships $ Competitive With Gas Pipeline T Washington, D.C.—A newly released study, commissioned by the Maritime Administration, holds the possibility of a significant source of new jobs for American workers, including seamen. The study con­ cludes that the maritime industry offers "a viable alternative" to the much delayed Cross-Canada Alaskan gas pipeline. According to the study, the cost of exporting Alaskan natural gas or shipping it south to the lower 48 would be "economically competi­ tive" with the cost of piping the • gas from Alaska through Canada to the U.S. The two-volume technical report, ""Alaska Natural Gas Development; An Economic Assessment of Marine Systems," was prepared under con­ tract by ICF Inc., Washington, D.C. for Mar Ad. The report concluded the most economically attractive system for developing Prudhoe Bay natural gas would be to pipe it to South Alaska, liquefy it ofi barge-mounted plants and ship LNG to Japan. It further indicated that if development options are limited to supplying the lower 48 states, which is not the case under current law, then a marine LNG system would be economically competitive with other pipeline systems. Development of the Alaskan gas industry has been hampered by the numerous delays in the building of the Alaskan gas pipeline through Canada. Expansion will be difficult even when the pipeline is built, because future gas reserves are expected to be found at cites far removed from the pipeline. According to the study, the "barge-mounted" gas processing facilities would be ideally suited to the peculiarities of the harsh Alaskan landscape. They would allow gas developers mobility, something the pipeline does not do, and could produce liquified natural gas for costs far lower than land-based plants. At present, the export of Alaskan natural gas is not governed by the same laws that prohibit the export of Alaskan oil. 50,000 U-S- Tiina Industry Jobs Threatened T HE American labor movement is opposed to President Reagan's proposed Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. because it threatens the existence of several American industries that supply thousands of Jobs. A case in point is the tuna industry, which accounts for nearly 50,000 American jobs centered in Southern California, Hawaii, American Samoa and Puerto Rico. Thousands ofSIUNA affiliated union members depend on tuna industry jobs on boats and in can­ neries. The Reagan plan could destroy these tuna industry jobs by allowing duty-free imports of tuna from Car­ ibbean nations. In submitting the legislation. President Reagan discussed his belief that something has to be done to shore up the sagging economies . 'ji- .,»A. *'1' :S ,. ^ ::-i• .<4^ • A: • • -if' m-h. f ' :• If J .:4f^ of the underdeveloped nations of Central America and the Caribbean Basin. SIU President Frank Drozak has called for the Administration to exclude tuna imports from the provisions of the Caribbean Basin Recovery Act. Other labor leaders have ques­ tioned some of the fine print in the bill, which they feel will cause American workers a great deal of hardship without doing much to help the economies of the countries eli­ gible for aid. The "AFL-CiO News," the offi­ cial publication of the AFL-CIO, noted that the wording of the bill makes it possible for countries out­ side the Caribbean Basin and Central America to take advantage of the legislation without contributing to the infrastructure of the countries in question. Shipboard Convention Bill Awaits 'Lame Duck' Action Washington, D.C.—With Con­ gress in recess through Election Day, all pending legislation has been left on the back burner until legislators return to Washington for a "lame duck" session of Congress next month. lure the multi-million dollar con­ vention business, it is questionable whether the U.S.-flag passenger ship industry will be able to survive. Rep. Guarini's bill will eliminate the current tax law inequity by amending the Internal Revenue Included in the sheaf of bills Code to allow the same corporate tabled until after the elections is tax deductions for conventions aboard U.S. flag cruise ships as are H.R. 3191, the bill to allow the same t^ deductions for conventions currently allowed for conventions aboard U.S.-flag cruise ships as are hosted by hotels. The bill has been steadily picking currently allowed for conventions up bipartisan support in Congress at hotels. as more and more representatives Passage of this bill, introduced recognize H.R. 3191 as a necessary in early 1982 by Rep. Frank Guarini means of making the U.S. passenger (D-N.J.) has been a top priority of ship industry competitive in the the SIU because H.R. 3191 could important convention trade arena. determine the future of the fledgling Committee hearings on H.R. U.S.-flag passenger ship industry. 3191 are almost certain to be Tax deductions are presently scheduled as soon as Congress allowable for conventions held at returns to Capitol Hill, followed by hotels—including hotels in Canada consideration by the full House or Mexico. Without the ability ^to before the end of the year. V# Sf:; **;44 .• l.y^' . -git • I ;#,• •- -;f\ '.'|1 •A l>' V "« r- i; • .% ted/- ',T]i,,. . 16 / LOG / October 1982 •' ' Under the terms of the bill, a country like Japan can have its products enter the United States duty-free if it assembles a small percentage of the finished product in one of the countries in the Car­ ibbean Basin. That would mean that Japan, who is this country's major competitor for the world's tuna market, would benefit without making any long term investment in the region. Over 1,500 Seafarers HAVE DONE IT! Join the crowd and get yoi^ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA The GEO program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers small classes with lots of individualized help from the teachers. If you are interested in getting a Maryland State High School Diploma to fill out your life, fill out the coupon below and mail it to: Academic Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 NAME ADDRESS. Street City state Zip SIU Book Number • Please send me aOED application kit and pretest packet.: • Please send me more information on the GED program. • �.;': KVV>' . .. ••" •'-••. I ,; -::3 ...-•v'i'i ""• ,•• SlU Will Oppose 'Build Foreign' in Marad Budget Washington, D.C.—As the Congress began its election recess, the differences between the House and Senate versions of the 1983 Maritime Authorizations bill had yet to be resolved. Also, the last minute elimination in the House bill of $100 million in Construction Differential Subsidy (CDS) funds was a blow to U.S. maritime interests. The Senate ver­ sion never contained the CDS monies. A conference committee that would have worked out variations in the two bills failed to materialize before the Congressional recess and must therefore meet when the lameduck Congress returns in November. Such a committee will consist of representatives from the House and the Senate. The House bill (H.R. 5723). which was passed on Sept. 28, dif­ fers in two major ways from the Senate version (S. 2336). The Senate bill contains a measure—strongly opposed by the SIU—that would extend a buildforeign provision which expired Sept. 30. The provision, which had been in effect for two years, allowed U.S. companies receiving operating subsidies to build overseas. A higher ceiling for available monies under the Maritime Admin-r istration (MARAD) construction loan and mortgage insurance pro­ gram—also known as Title XI—is the other major difference in the two bills. The House wants a $3 billion increase—from $12 billion to $15 billion—in Title XI loan guarantees. Also, limits on how high the ceiling could go would be eliminated. The Senate bill contains neither of these provisions. In other respects, however, the two bills are similar. For instance, both bills authorize $454 million for the Operating Differential Sub­ sidy Program. Both also authorize appropriations of over $16 million for research and development. The build-foreign law which the Senate wants to extend will be very detrimental to the already badly hit American shipbuilding industry. For instance, in the days just before the current expiration date of Sept. 30. seven companies had their build-foreign applications approved by MARAD. Among them were the following: . • Delta Steamship Lines, in conjunction with Crowley Maritime, wants to construct up to 10 selfsustaining contairterships in Japan or another foreign country at a cost of about $35 million each. • Equity Maritime wants to construct six Panamax-type ore/ bulk/oil carriers of approximately 80.000 dwt each. Three are to be built at Hitachi Zpsen. Japan and three at Hyundai Corp. in Korea at a total cost of $168 million. • Moore McCormack will reconstruct three tankers, probably in Norway, at a cost of approxi­ mately $7.3 million. Previously announced build-for­ eign approvals included permission for American President Lines to reconstruct threexontainerships in Japan: for .Margate Shipping Co. to retrofit three tankers in Portugal: for Ogden Marine to build two drybulk carriers in Japan: for United States Lines to build 14 Jumbo Econship container vessels in South Korea, and for a Phoenix LNG conversion project. The build-foreign provision became a temporary law on Aug. 13. 1981 as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. It was designated as section 615(a) of the 1936 Merchant .Marine Act. Section 615 permits recipients of or applicants for CDS to build, reconstruct or acquire vessels in foreign shipyards upon certification from MARAD that funds are not available in the agency's CDS account. For the pa.st ten years. America's shipyards have been rapidly declining. Continuation of the buildforeign provision might easily be their death knell. ILGWU Pioneer David Dubinsky Dies Nevr York, N.Y.—David Dubinsky. a powerful force in orga­ nized labor and New York politics during his 34 year reign as' president of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union died here on Sept. 17 after a long illness. He was 90 years old. Dubinsky took over the presi­ dency of the ILGWU in 1932 at the height of the Depression era when the union was on the brink of bankruptcy. Upon his retirement in 1966. Dubinsky had built the ILGWU into a strong, active union with 450.000 members. Speaking of Dubinsky, an AFLCIO vice president for 14 years. Federation President Lane Kirkland said: "We have lost a leader of national stature in all of the social and economic struggles of his time." In his message of condolence to ILGWU President Sol Chaikin. SIU President Frank Drozak praised Dubinsky's "enormous vitality and intellect [which] brought so many major achievements to garment workers and the rest of the Americsm labor movement." The SIU takes "special pride" Drozak said, in the close and "mutually beneficial relationship ... that was developed by President Dubinsky and our own late President Paul Hall in the 1940's and 50's— a relationship," he added, "that has continued between our two orga­ nizations right up to the present time. "We knew and respected Brother Dubinskv for his courage and The late David Dubinsky at an ILGWU ccmvention some years ago. astuteness in shaping a vital part of the American work force." Drozak continued, "into a politically and socially sensitive instrument that functioned not only for the good and welfare of the ILGWU's own membership, but for the labor movement generally and. in fact, all of America." Born in Lodz. Poland. Dubinsky became a master baker by the age of 15. Before he turned 17, Dubinsky had been twfce arrested for union activism by the czar's police in Russian-occupied Po­ land—once for leading a strike against his father's bakery. Sentenced to indefinite impris­ onment in Siberia. Dubinsky spent 18 months being shuttled from one prison to another before escaping with his father's help. In his autobiography Dubinsky wrote of his prison experiences, saying "in an important way it was the richest part of my education, for some of the czar's jails were kind of a labor college where 1 could leam... from men of great bril­ liance." Arriving in New York in 1911. Dubinsky became a cloak cutter and joined the ILG's Local 10. He became chairman of his Local in 1920. an ILGWU vice president in 1922 and secretary-treasurer of the union in 1929. After a short stint as acting ILGWU president. Dubinsky was elected to the union's top post in 1932 and held the office until retiring in 1966 at the age of 74. Dubinsky engineered many col­ lective bargaining firsts for the Ladies' Garment Workers in an industry where unsafe, unregulated sweatshops were the rule when he joined the union. In 1933 he won the first industry contract for a 35 hour work week. Other important firsts included an employer-paid vacation fund (1937). health and welfare funds (1938). a pension fund (1943) and severance pay (1950). To Dubinsky. union activism and political activism went hand-inhand. He helped found the American Labor Party in 1936 which later became New York's Liberal Party, a force in state and national Dem­ ocratic party politics. A recipient of many citations and awards, Dubinsky received the U.S. Medal of Freedom, the natitMi's highest civilian honor, from Pres­ ident Johnson for advancing "the cause of the workingman in America and the broader cause of social jus­ tice in the world with unfailing skill and uncommon distinction." Dubinsky is survived by his daughter Jean Appleton and one granddaughter. His wife. Emma, died in 1974. The ILGWU held a memorial service for Dubinsky at the Fashion Institute of Technology on Sept. 26. *'The chaUenges change. So do the tools needed to meet them. But one thing cannot change: the conception of trade unionism as morally clean in a H-av that no business is. Business is profit: the union is idealism, commit­ ment, service. Without the faith of our members, yve lose what we have built. That will not happen to our uniony —D.AVID DUBINSKY October 1982 / LOG 17 if •?: • ' •", "M' M% • "i �r 'it*".'- ' 41 '•••% : •rf Ta,.n;,.ouU.ecruise .o .he.a,E,s.a.0eH,S..RepBa„KOn„na S.ew.a Moses Peacock Jr. ^ M t% —'• W - SS President Truman On 43-Day Far East Runs UU r f l#af if i#«tft ftft %MaMMwm W -.^W ^ ' B'«;• '£.•. • .Si's" •iLi.. -fe", ;ii f .; •; 4 ;;f " "• •,->'ii-rihV f :• • • • ^he c"alnership "" Truman (American President Une) tied up In Los Angeles harbor. y m on a visit iast month to the container-passenger ship SS President Truman (American President Line) anchored in the port harbor of Los Angeies, Caiif., our LOG photog snapped some of the steward department and a few of the passengers. The President Truman has a 43-day run across and back over the Pacific to ports.of caii at Kobe and Yokohama, Japan; Pusan, Korea; the British crown coiony of Hong Kong and Taiwan. The SiU-A&G District represents steward department members On APL ShipS. ... ... ., " iff •' ' ';#•• i-"' ' •• ' fi • < ' ' "• 3l r "• 3rd Pantryman Justo Lopez (right) serves a d^k to Sylvja Stoddwd o^^^ City, Nev. (center) as another passenger Mildred Czock of Oakland, Calif, looks on. Chief Steward Moses Peacock Jr. types out his menus and reports. 18 / LOG / October 1982 . ...'^ �-• •'.A?'"'^ •"• Lj-• •,"• •rk:vi.,S.;_i, •V--. .; • iV: >'• ;, ./ • , •- - = - ;^;: \-:of--:,i^.-i:\ J.Ac-: •, • --. -X-'-ri ,, ifel Pacific-Gulf Marine's new integrated unit the tug Mofru Pahu and the HSTC-1 the largest bulk-carrying barge ever built for an ITB, are moored at the Alabama State Docks In Mobile. New ITB Moku Pahu Hawaii Bound 4^- Seafarers crewed a brand new ITB (integrated tug/ barge) this month at the Alabama State Dock in Mobile, I | /[ •i.i ^ 1 \ ^.'.4'I ri— W:}' '// I 1' I C • . , „ • AB Norwood Geno guides one of the Moku Pahu's store-loading cranes. Ala. She's the Moku Pahu, owned by the Pacific Gulf Marine. She will work a regular run from Hawaii to Crockett, Calif carrying sugar. The Moku Pahu's SlU crew left Mobile on Oct. 19 for a short trip to Pascagoula, Fla. where the vessel will be delivered to the company. From there, she heads to the West Coast through the Panama Canal and on to Hawaii, where the company plans to hold a big bash to celebrate the ITB's maiden run. Integrated tug/barge is a rapidly growing trend in the U.S. maritime industry. Sea­ farers have crewed three new ITB's in recent months including the Moku Pahu. The other two are operated by Apex between the Virgin Islands and New York carrying oil. (V i . :g,. » xf: , [i- The ITB's deck-gang spent a good deal of their first day ioading stores. Topside are AB's Sam Solomon (I.) and Norwood Geno; dockside are AB Billy Joe Lockhart and Bos'n Ray Todd. Another view of the Hawaii bound Moku Pahu. The name means "push-boat" in Hawaiian. October 1982 L0G^19 �•: /•, "r :^;V •S.-: • 1 ;v- ""K: .=<-=:• X ?'"L ,'^-r T _, •', j'. r-^ -= I ' •/V ft :^4ij.'-*U":.-. li ". '4' I ii-i V .ft.-;\jV',i <• }ft ;p. , '• • ,••- .1-; i ' -f ^ •m ftftftftl}ft i-:.,T]| I Ji m lit-:. iI ^ ,. „ finichinfl touches with his paintbrush near the Chte, steward Rober. spencer (10 and Chle. cook Ed Singleton. ,n «» gate,, eewaaesorinr. tho miH.riav msal...wh ch wss dollcious. P®'"^ wncfB lug «»MU uaiyc \J Preparing to load stores are (I. to r.): AB's Billy Joe Lockhart, Norwood Geno and SaiSsolLon. SlU patrolman Ray «.oko Pabua stern. on Maiden Run to Hawaii » :/, �• -»^ ik-jia-Mwrtmiit-f#' -*» 36= • -'j"^;- •' 11 I • W'i :v.'' J _ -7 u i ^ .J •p M' - VjKff. i / '•" • i" '• '• J. \ . ••, 4;. iVf!-. ^ • 1^ i' •"a ; : tr ^ •. .itiaV'i'i : •J," '?-• if nf;" W- • UK • %--fi '•& 'V .4 -.-• I LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), August 29—Chairman. Recertified Bosun Emilio V Sierra: Secretary S. Amper: Educational Director W. Ste­ vens: Deck Delegate Elmer Annis; Engine Delegate S. Woodell. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The Log and some reading materials were received from our home port in Oakland, Ca. The Chief Mate will be getting off the ship by the end of this voyage in Oakland for a long vacation and we will all miss him. He has been a gentleman at all times, cooperating and treating everybody well. We wish him a lot of luck on his forthcoming vacation. At payoff in Oakland, SID representative Steve Troy held a meeting and informed us of the position of the maritime industry as it exists in Washington today. He urged all members to donate to SPAD. A note of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. fvJext port Naha. LNG VIRGO (Energy Transport), August 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F Pehler; Secretary C. L. Shirah; Deck Delegate Donald Walsh; Engine Delegate Kenneth Linah; Steward Del­ egate Nurdjaja Udjang. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman reported that a letter was received from headquarters noting that "fit-for-duty" status slips will only be valid from the SID clinic as of August 1, 1982. Secretary advised all members who qualify to go to Piney Point to upgrade themselves to provide for their own future security. All com­ munications were posted and the Log was passed around for all to read. A vote of thanks to the steward and his crew for the pool parties and the great food served at the tables. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters and our departed President Paul Hall. "•--m '.V,: '.'• OGDEN LEADER (Ogden Marine), August B^Chairman W. Babbit; Sec­ retary N. Johnson. $90 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department; Chairman extended a vote of thanks to the steward department and to the finest deck gang he ever sailed with. All communications that were received were posted on the bulletin board. Secretary discussed the importance of donating to SPAD and the advantages to be obtained from upgrading at Piney Point. Next port Houston. SANTA MARIANA (Delta Steam­ ship), August 11—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Thomas Lasater; Secretary Peter Martin; Educational Director H. Urlich; Deck Delegate Mike Ingram; Engine Delegate Ed Boyce; Steward Delegate John Osorio. Some disputed OT in steward department. Brother Lasater urged all members who qualify to upgrade themselves at Piney Point. He further discussed the importance of donating to SPAD and President Reagan's destructive policy toward the merchant marine and maritime subsi­ dies. Crewmembers requested time off to renew clinic cards as Delta Lines require a valid card for the whole trip. Report to Log: "California State Senator Milton Marks was a passenger on Voyage No. 23 and attended a crew party." Next port Los Angeles. M/y GROTON (Apex Marine), LNG GEMINI (Energy Transport), August 15—Chairman, Recertified August 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Fred Cooper; Secretary M. Bosun G. Miller; Secretary G. De Baere; Deloatch; Educational Director E. Educational Director K. Conklin; Engine Plaksin; Deck Delegate Billy Lockhart; Delegate Paul Wolf. No disputed OT. Engine Delegate Jerome Sumtin; Set$110 in ship's fund. Educational Director ward Delegate A. Hydern. No dispmed talked to the members on the advan­ OT. Chairman reported that he is tages of upgrading as soon as you can pleased with the conduct of the men for your own future. He also has some and their effort to make this a good trip. video on centrifugal pumps and tapes , The steward Marvin Deloatch compli­ mented the bosun Fred Cooper for a on tools and how to use them. The fine job that he has done in keeping letter received in regard to no roll back down the beefs and training men for a was posted for all to read. Thanks to new vessel. The Union needs more ' Frank Drozak and the SlU staff for good representation. A vote of thanks to the brothers like him. A vote of thanks to the steward department for fine food. steward department for the great pool parties. Next port Nagoya. Next port Stapleton. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), SANTA BARBARA (Delta Steam­ August 1—Chairman, Recertified ship), August 1—Secretary Robert Bosun G. R. Kidd; Secretary George Outlaw. Some disputed OT in deck W. Gibbons; Educational Director J; A. department. Chairman discussed the Tagliaferri; Deck Delegate Peter Misette; need for all crewmembers to work Steward Delegate Ralph Edmonds. together to make this a good trip. $15.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Nothing can be gained from making In the Chairman's report he reminded problems for each other. Secretary the crewmembers that they must use advised anyone who qualifies to the Union clinic for examinations. The upgrade at Piney Point. This is a step benefits of donating to SPAD to in the right direction and can only lead strengthen the maritime industry were to a more secure future for you with also contained in this report. The Chief higher pay. He gave a talk on his expe­ Engineer stressed the need to keep riences at Piney Point and how much doors and port holes closed at all times he gained from it. A vote of thanks to because of the air conditioning. A note the steward department for a job well of thanks to the crew for keeping the done. Observed one minute of silence ship clean and to the steward depart­ in memory of our departed brothers and ment for doing a good job. Next port Philadelphia. sisters. 22 / L6G / October 1982 SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), August 19—Chairman,' Recertified Bosun T Kelsey; Secretary Robert W. Ferrandiz; Educational Director L. Harris; Deck Delegate Robert Trainer; Engine Delegate John P. Murray; Steward Delegate Howard G. Schneider. $25 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Brother Ferrandiz reported that there were some problems to be taken up with the Union representative at payoff. He also discussed the need to upgrade". Report to Log: "For the first time in 37 years of sailing I can report that we have a pregnant AB aboard." Next port Seattle. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Service), August 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Curlew; Secretary A. Reasko. No disputed OT. $30 in ship's fund. Brother Curlew reported that the communications and letters that were received from Headquarters were posted for all members to read. The applications for those who want to upgrade at Piney Point and for those who want to contribute to SPAD to maintain the continuing strength of the maritime industry are available from the Chief Steward. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. OVERSEAS HARRIETTS (Mari­ time Overseas), August 8—Chairman A. Maben; Secretary R. Cobb; Edu­ cational Director H. Reed. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a brief lecture on safety habits aboard ship and how important it is to know first aid so you can help yourself and your shipmate. Secretary thanked all crewmembers for keeping the messhall clean. Report to Log: "If you enjoy grilled Bar-B-Qued food, then the Overseas Harriette under the command of H. Von Rettberg Is the ship for you. One of our Captain's hob­ bies is gourmet cooking. Thanks to him and the engine department, we now have a "top shelf" Bar-B-Que grill and accessories. The entire crew has BarB-Oued steaks, chops, chicken, ham and other items on the evening menu about twice a week. Captain H. Vbn Rettberg personally makes enough of his own Bar-B-Que sauce (hot and sweet) at the beginning of each voyage to last the round trip. Our Chief Cook "Hard Way Joe" has wheedled the Skippers Bar-B-Que sauce recipe and can't wait to try it out on his numerous relatives when he signs off to go home. That will not be until November because we both want to stay on until Captain H. Von Rettberg siu^s off. Meanwhile our Skipper is teaching "Hardway Joe" to create sour cream pork gravy and German style meat balls with capers which should give you some idea of how we eat aboard the Overseas Har­ riette:' Russell A. Cobb, Steward/Baker. LNG ARIES (Energy Transport), August 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Waters; Secretary F T. Motus; Engine Delegate Carlos Rodriguez; Steward Delegate James Robinson. No disputed OT. $11 in ship's fund. Chairman reported that since we tem­ porarily have no representatives in Japan the ship's chairman will handle most of the beefs that may occur on board. Anyone who has a problem please do not hesitate to see your del­ egate and the ship's chairman. Some of us will be out here for four months and some for six months and we must do what we are supposed to do to pro­ tect our jobs. Secretary reported that a pollywog ceremony was held at the pool when the ship crossed the equator. Pete Waters was King Neptune; they had spaghetti for the worm. Brother Motus advised all membersJhat to keep up with activities in the Union and the progress the maritime industry is making you must read the Log. Next port Osaka. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship), August 15—Chairman Andrew Hudimac; Sec­ retary I. Fletcher; Educational Director B. Dunagoole; Deck Delegate Robert H. Clifford; Steward Delegate Walter J. Pratter. No disputed OT. $79 in ship's fund. Brother Hudimac requested that all radios be kept at low volume at night for men resting. For those who enjoy shipboard movies he suggested contributing to the movie fund. The Log was received and passed around for all to read. A vote of thanks from officers and crew to the steward department. The passengers, officeis and crew gave a thank you to Mr. F Howard H-607, for the fine food sen/ed and to Mr. T. Fields F-170 for his delicious baking. Report to Log: "The crewmembers wish to report bad treatment in Monrovia as it is unsafe. We need better security in the harbor area." SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), August 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Hans S. Lee; Sec­ retary Ceasar F Blanco; Educational Director Patrick V\femick; Deck Delegate Jabez Pegg; Engine Delegate B'uce Swisher; Steward Delegate Robert Pattee. $17.50 in ship's fund. No diS; puted OT. Secretary reported that anyone desiring to go to Piney Point for upgrading should see the Chief Steward and he will supply the appli­ cation blanks needed. Chief Steward thanked all department delegates for their time and effort in keeping the crew lounge clean and neat. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port Seattle. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: Sea-Und Lsadsr Sea-Land indepeiidence Dal Vlento Sea-Land Veyafler Sea-land Innovator Sea-land Economy Ogden Challenger Boston St. Louis Overseas Ulla Caguas Sea-Land Pacer Sea-Land Explorer Sea-Land Endurance Itanscolorado New York Beaver State Edward Rutiedge Charleston San Pedro Ynnscolumbia Cove Communicator Sea-Land Producer Sea-Land Oeveioper Santa Mercedes Connecticut Oeita SUB Sea-Land Express inger Oei Mundo Santa Elena Rose City Overseas Chicago Ranger LNfiLeo Cove trader �:-!.-; "T:.;#';-;. ?? •;.;r-r;S>^^''^'^ •,•« "..; I assvs^i'. :f/ ;'t#i;v,'.-: .5i.:". NMC Hosts Shippers: Drozak Serves as Moderator 111 i. maritime experts shown on the dais as SlU President Frank Drozak, panel moderator, speaks to the several hundred guests. government-industry group dedi- tional commerce, drew hundreds of beefmg-up the American-flag mer­ cated to increasing the role of the American exporters to the beautiful chant fleet. Speakers repeatedly U.S. merchant marine in interna- Queen Mary, permanently moored underscored the national security benefits to the nation of a strong here, early this month. SIU President Frank Drozak national flag fleet and domestic UNFAIR! served as the moderator of a "Blue shipbuilding industry. The U.S. industry representatives As an interim measure, the foliowing companies have been placed Chip" panel of American maritime on the AFL-CiO Unfair List: experts which included represen­ who attended the NMC luncheon tatives of the U.S. Department of also heard speakers detail the plusses AMERICAN BUILDERS, INC.—METAL BUILDINGS ^ Metal structures including storage buildings, warehouses, etc. Transportation, the Navy League, of using U.S.-flag, U.S.-erewed UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA. February 19, 1981 shipping companies such as Todd, ships to move their cargoes abroad, BARTLETT-COLLINS COMPANY—GLASSWARE U.S. Lines and American President citing the American merchant Glass products including drinking glasses, mugs, etc.—AMERICAN Lines and maritime labor unions marine's record of safe and timely FLINT GLASS WORKERS UNION. February 19, 1981 such as the Masters, Mates & Pilots delivery anywhere in the world. CROFT METALS, INC.—HOME BUILDING PRODUCTS The NMC luncheon was held and MEBA-AMO, in addition to Aluminum and vinyl doors and windows including storm doors ana windows, bathtub enclosures, patio doors, 'a^der^ camper products the SIU. Also on-hand were local aboard the former luxury liner and building specialty products—UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CAR­ Queen Mary, now making her per­ port officials. PENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA. February 19, 1981 Standing beneath a banner urging manent home at Long Beach and MICHELIN TIRE CORPORATION "Use U.S. Flag Ships" Drozak and in use as a hotel and restaurant. French-owned corporation operating plants in the U.S. Miche m tires and Sears, Roebuck brand name. Sears Allstate—UNITED RUBBER, other speakers outlined to their lis­ Staffing the ship are members of CORK, LINOLEUM AND PLASTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA. On unfair teners the crucial importance of the SlU-affiliated UIW. Part of the NMC's "Blue Chip" panel of Long Beach, Ca.,—A luncheon hosted by the National Maritime Council, a joint maritime labor- list since August 1980 "^Bfand^^nfrne^chicte^ ION. On list since May 1979. FLAG CHEMICAL WORKERS UN­ NEW YORK AIR A "new" corporation (airline) set up by Texas International A'rline^ through a holding company, to avoid existing union contracts. AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION. February 19, 1981 NON-UNION BRIQUETTES . . ^ ui^Uorv Charketts, Grill Time, Star Grill; Sparky Lighter ^'ui^.^ncl Hickory Chips—INTERNATIONAL WOODWORKERS OF AMERICA (Pachuta, Miss., plant). On list since August 1980. • . 'f PERDUE FARMS—PERDUE FOODS—POULTRY uonc—llNITED Perdue chickens, roasters, broilers and cpmish game hen^ FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION. On list since February 19,1981. UNION LABEL & SERVICE TRADES DEPARTMENT. AFL-CIO Vote Off « November 2nd H.IJi . SIU President Drdzi* edibfssing the audience st recent NMC luncheon. October 1982 / LOG 23 .."•J �->.- .^- -u •-4Ur---- -^- '4^'h -X . - '' v'»:: ..j«y4-.»e,-i=i'-..- !--. •---.- —•>T:,' .'r- ••i^ff;'' -• I • AV • '-X "f • jLegal Aid WANTED 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 member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational pur­ poses: Steward Department Upgraders m• NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 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 Upgrading means JOB SECURITY. Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward I't" Y'! ''•• CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, III. 80603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Ji/lich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer. Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston. Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 859-4455 & Fill out the application in this issue of the Log, or contact Admissions Office Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 r — ,1... Dispatchers Report for inland Waters sEPx 1-30, 1982 ™ifsr° Class A ?i r •' •• /••I w: Class B Class C p„rt Gloucester New\brk Philadelphia Baltimore........ Norfolk.. Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle : ^ertoRico Houston Algonac... St-Lo^ S Class A Class 8 ""™rpr™" Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 O O .0 0 0 0 0 0 nnn § 0 § 2 U u i i a 4 1 6 2 n 0 2 X Q 0 ' n 0 9 2 1 9 2 n 0 U a 2 2 8 3? s 20 : p„rt 0 0 0 5 0 0 o 0 0 000 0 0 0 u 10 2 1 1 0 0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 n 1 1 10 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 2 2 000 3 0 0 ^ 2 5 6 44 ^ ^ ^ 22 4-1 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 3 5 0 0 0 9 0 . 12 0 0 0 a? 15 30 ENfilNE DEPARTMENT Glouc^er.^ 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? 8 § S 8 § 8 ? 8 Ba't'more Norfolk Mobile NewOrleans Jack^nville San Francisco J n 0 } J 0 o n 0 n g " 0 n 0 0 g " 0 n 1 0 g 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 10 0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 S£«ton ioO- 000 000 n !! D^ertoRico Houston 0 0 0 §go 2 u 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 00 0 0 8 J' S S J 0 0 0 te:::::::::;::::::::::;::::;:::; 8 8 J p-rt 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Glouc«ter .' g g Q Philadelphia g g ? 2 •••••••••-••• O 0 0 g 0 0 0 0 000. 0 0 0 0 2 0 000 010 000 8 8 8 ? g § 000 8 80 8 80 8 80 8 80 8 8 • 8 ,8 8 8 8 P J®* " ^ • . ''•'W: •iv:'! I'iSt Slf°" , •••••••' ? o 8 lo .8 o 8 8 8 8 00 2 Totals All Departments 47 8 31 4 11 *"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. 24 / LOG / October 1982 13 3 , : , g e LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel. Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2800 Los Angeles. Calif. 90038 Tele. # (213) 937-8250 WILMINGTON, CALIR Fogel. Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington. Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Nfen Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 38802 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. Walters, WBlig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 1100 1429 VWInut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST LOUIS. Ma Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIR John Paul Jennings Henning, Wblsh & Ritchie too Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 4400 SEATTLE. WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker too West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (208) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton. Douglas, Hamilton, Loper & Macy, PA. 2820 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33809 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 "ii-- �iiiKOiBaiiSiZiSifiv', .-sr'j:^.^-"? •v^:;t.:vv 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 greatly eased if they win 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 exclusively 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. Don't Wait! Apply Now For A •MM 1983 SlU College Scholarships Seafarer Requirements Seafarers and Boatmen who are applying for scholarships, must: • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. • Have credit for two years (730 days) of employment with an ernpioyer who is obligated to make contributions to the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employ­ ment on a vessel in the six month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 125 days of employ­ ment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pensioners are not eligible to receive scholarship awards. Dependent Requirements Dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen who apply for a schol­ arship myst be unmarried, under 19 years of age, and receive sole support from the employee and/ or his or her spouse. Unmarried children who are eligible for ben­ efits under Plan #1 Major Med- ical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to the age of 25. Each applicant for a depend­ ent's scholarship must: • Be unmarried at the time application is made. • Be under 19 or 25 years of age (whichever is applicable). • Be eligible for dependent benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. The applicant's parent must; • Have credit for three years (1,095 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Sea­ farers Weifare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employ­ ment in the six month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 125 days of employ­ ment in the previous calendar year. The last two items above cov­ ering worktime requirements of the applicant's parents do not apply to applicants who are tlie children of pensioners or eligible deceased employees. Must Take SAT or ACT For both active members and the dependents of eligible mem­ bers, the scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Exam­ ination Boards (SAT) or American Coilege Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no iater than February, 1983 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship Selection Committee in time to be evalu­ ated. For upcoming SAT test dates and applications, contact the College Entrance Exami­ nation Board at either: Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701, whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dat^s and applications contact: ACT Registration Union, RO. 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 wiil be announced in May, 1983. The deadline for submission of appli­ cations is April 15, 1983. Octcbei' 1982 LOG 25 4 �Seafarer's Photo Show Opens in N.r.C. At Sea/Ashore '\• Before a recent LNG Gemini pool party, taking bows were (I. to '•) Steward Asst K. Wlllard, Chief Steward Guy De Baere, Chief Cook L. Strout and Steward Assts. T Fitzgerald and V. Lotorto. m:f{f Here's the last docking of the SL-7 Galloway at Port f before she ieft for the U.S. Navy's Rapid Deployment Force. (Pix by Seafarer L. E. Johnson). Seafarer Leonard Earl Johnson of the port of New Orleans, who sails in the steward department, has for the vei7 first time his photos on exhibit this month at 30 Fulton St., N.YC., location of Citibank, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show is called "New York, New York, the Port: A Seaman s Perspective." And "concerns the life of the seaman both at sea and on the beach." It also reflects his worldwide travels. In this exhibit, sights of the seamah-in-from-the-sea run the gamut from a view from a ship's bridge passing under New York City's VerrazanoBridge to the nighttime blues of Greenwich Village. LASH George Wythe to Sail for MSG MARAD has given the nod to the Waterman Steamship Go. to charter its LASH George Wythe to the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSG) for a year with an option for four additional one-year periods. The LASH Sam Houston (Waterman) at a recent payoff at the foot of Atlantic Ave. at the Brooklyn Piers. •' • ?. .;J' 1 Si;' \-li. : CViH -• • _ W3 Cove Tankers, Point Shipping Get Title XI $ Cove Tankers got the green light from MARAD last month for Title XI financing worth 75 percent of the cost of $1.9 million to rebuild its 69,306 dwt tankship ST Cove Uberty which "was severly damaged in a grounding in New York City's East River in January 1981 Point Shipping got the MARAD okay to rebuild the 84,000 dwt tanker ST Point Vail which was damaged off Padre Is., Tex. in 1980. W'' rV'. •m33 V%^3L -; mf-Sf3 vS^W: :m-j • a.K<? .if ••i "J" .J.-"' r:f: ' . After tying up Sam Houston at Pier 7 In Brooklyn, ABe Leroy Stoutlngberg (teh) and Ed Christian take a break. Engine Utility Cary Pratts of the ST Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) stands by. 26 / LOG / October 1982 'w'r'" \ Serving up some pecan pie Is 2nd cook Ed Winne on the SS Manukal in Los Angeles. 3'r V- �I--' !V^£>i >•' . 1-' "-• sieP, ^r-?-V ^•'• •-,,0,-sr-? A-ts- At Sea/Ashore On deck is FOWT Philip Briadus of the Challenger in port of Mew York. SS Transcolorado to Join Navy's Task Force in Med The bulk carrier SS TransColorado (Hudson Waterways) will be crewed soon to join the U.S. Navy's pre-positioned Rapid Deployment Task Force in the Mediterranean. She will carry a cargo of ammunition. Wiliiamsburgh, Maryland On Alaska Oil Run Soon MARAD s chief Adm. H.H. Shear has given permission for the 225,000 dwt 7T WHIiamsburgh (Arcturus Shipping) and the 265,000 dwt VLCC Maryland (Boston Tankers) to sail for six months in the Alaskan North Slope oil trade starting Nov. 8-15 and Oct. 28 respectively. The supertankers will carry the black gold from Valdez to Panama with transshipment there to the Lower 48 states. Sea-Land Starts New Weekly Oarlb-C.A. Runs On Oct. 14, Sea-Land from Port Everglades, Fla. started weekly containership service to Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic. Haiti, Virgin Islands, Trinidad, Curacao. Aruba, Jamaica, Guatemala, Nicaragua. Honduras.-Costa Rica. El Salvador and Panama. APL, Sea-Land Ask FMC OK for RL-Talwan Run American President Line and Sea-Land have asked the Federal Maritime Commission for approval of a five-year agreement to share the SS President Kennedy (APL) between Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Manila Bay and Subic Bay, P.I. The President Kennedy will replace the SS President Poik (APL) and the SS Mobile (Sea-Land). AS Olwen King (left) turns the tank wheel as shipmate Wiper Shane McNaney gives encouragement on the Qgden Challenger. Attention Seafarers... Diesel Engineers are now in (demand. Apply for the Diesel Engineer Course at SHLSS. It pays to get ahead in your career. Course starts November 22. To apply, contact your SIU Field Representative or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. Sign Up Today! In ,he port Of LOP Angeles, the Log caught "P ^ on the SS Manuka! (Matson Lines) recently. SlU-A&G fepresents steward depa ment members on Matson ships. :«•. ' October 1982 LOG 27 Lv- Vt: • OQ: L-. �/-"Wv ^•-•..,5.. • t. -• ; '.1 ?:• •---- Directory of Ports V" i: • A*', -> fJi Frank Drozak, President Ed TUrner, Exec, vice president Joe DIGiorgio, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Saoco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president George McCartney, vice president 1 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212)499-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520'St. Clair River Dr. 48001 , (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 'i'V CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 . (216) 621-5450 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea SEPX 1-31, 1982 ^y" '^y- S-'il -ifvfyr 'f'''^f ' --if''^•:t. wmy- . i W • - •- •m-MH'.' # •' -1 te TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Glass C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port Gloucester, New \tirk Philadelphia ......... •' • Baltimore ............, Norfolk Mobile • • •• • New Orleans Jacksonville ...... V. San Francisco.......... Wilmington Seattle. Puerto Rico — — ... • Houston —......... .• Piney Point Totals 3 92 0 31 18 23 47 37 28 21 52 14 52 0 418 Pott Gloucester. .'. • New Vbrk • Philadelphia • Baltimore Norfolk ••• Mobile ; New Orleans Jacksonville........... San Francisco Wilmington —....;.. Seattle •• Puerto Rico Houston.... Piney Point A. Totals . — 1 79 0 24 8 10 47 34 • 34 16 • 32 9 35 0 329 5 34 0 11 5 2 27 10 20 10 11 2 13 0 150 5 31 0 7 8 4 10 18 7 6 12 3 9 0 120 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0' 4 0 0 0 10 2 16 0 1 4 0 8 6 25 3 • 11 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 Port Gloucester — — — New \brk Philadelphia —., Baltimore ..'. Norfolk Mobile — New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco........ Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico ;..i Houston Piney Point Totals 0 35 0 13 10 5 20 22 19 9 16 520 0 174 Port Gloucester. New \brk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile .^ New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco...— Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston. Piney Point . Totals 0 29 0 9 4 2 19 14 15 2 9 9 . 15 0 127 6 135 0 39 21 8 44 29 45 34 38 13 41 32 485 .0 11 0 4 2 0 2 1 40 4 5 3 2 0 74 Totals All Departments 1,048 838 94 •1 83 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 8 0 4 0 5 0 0• . 0 16 0 3 0 5 0 7 0 4 1 6 0 7 1 74 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 6 0 13 0 3 0 4 0 18 0 17 0 7 0 8 0 7 0 i 8 0 1 15 0 1 116 0 4 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 ' 0 0 11 10 196 11 47 38 34 131 54 97 44 84 15 100 0 861 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 163 6 34 18 26 109 37 83 30 63 16 76 0 665 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 815 320 16 bULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii - 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 1 81 2 16 23 19 55 19 37 20 37 8 50 0 368 3 40 2 2 11 1 13 8 54 13 13 4 6 0 170 2 46 5 14 14 5 40 17 37 4 11 13 27 0 235 22 328 17 70 61 27 97 52 166 62 76 27 99 2 1,106 2,129 1,911 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 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, P.R. 1057 Fernandez, Juncos, / Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 295 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 srrrsia.ssrKKasrsj:iZ-w.i..«h..-.«»-«i-. — Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank 28 / LOG / October 1982 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 -Total Rogistered" moans tho nnmbor of mon «f,o actnnlly .egistorod for shipping f -SstorL at tho Beach- means fhe total number of men registered at tho p«t at the end of last monfh. have been shipped. COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., P.O. Box 0770, 43207 (614)497-2446 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 �. -V-.": ri• 1^"'; ' Summary Annual Report for: . -.M: • MCS-AFL-PMA Supplementary Pension Trust Fund This is a summary of the annual report for MCS-AFL-PMA (Pacific Maritime Association) Supplementary Pension Trust Fund. 51-6097856. for the year ended June 30. 1981. The annual report has been filed with the internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The value of plan assets, after sub­ tracting liabilities of the plan, was $5,663,396 as of June 30. 1981. com­ pared to $5,646,575 as of July 1. 1980. During the plan year, the plan expe­ rienced an increase in its net assets of $16,821. This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan as.sets: that is. the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and Del Viento Committee the value of the plan assets at the beginning of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had total income of $1.485.793. including employer con­ tributions of $918,317. and earnings from investments of $567,476. Plan expenses were $930,796. These expenses included $864,896 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries: $29,304 in administrative expenses, and $36,596 for fees, insurance pre­ miums and other such expen.ses. ^ Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report. 1. An accountant's report. 2. As.sets held for investment. SIU Patrolman Kermit T. R Mangram (seated center) and SlU Rep Joe Air (seated right) are at a payoff aboard the SS Del Viento (Delta Line) on Sept. 30 at Port Newark, N.J. With them are most of the Ship's Committee of (seated I. to r.) Bosun "Speed" Furtado, ship's chairman, and Engine Delegate Robert Stewart. Standing (I. to r.) are Deck Delegate, AB Victor "D.J." De Jesus; Steward Walter Brown and Chief Steward George Bright, secretary-reporter. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. A. Jen.sen. 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn. New York 11232. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement ot the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement c)f income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you reque.st a copy of the full annual report from the plan adminis­ trator. these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan. 675 Fbiirth Avenue. Brooklyn. New York 11232. and at the u'.S. Department of Labor in Washington. D.C.. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon pay­ ment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room. N4677. Pension and Welfare Benefits Programs. U.S. Department of Labor. 200 Constitution Avenue. N.W.. Washington. D.C. 20216. Summary Annual Report for Seafarers Pension Plan This is a summary of the annual report of Seafarers Pension Plan I.D. #13-6100329 for January I. 1980 to December 31. 1980. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of'1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after sub­ tracting liabilities of the plan, was $167,418,738 as of January I. 1980. compared to $186,535,733 as of December 31. 1980. During the plan year, the plan expe­ rienced an increase in its net assets of $19,116,995. This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is. the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $34,808,859. including employer contributions of $17,720,613. and earnings from investments of $17,088,246. Plan expenses were $11,768,783. These expenses included $10,430,884 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries; $1,082,107 in admin­ istrative expenses, and $255,792 for fees, insurance premiums and other such expenses. Your Rights to Additional Information below are included in that report. 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. A. Jensen. 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn. New York 11232. The charge to cover copying costs will be $I .00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan adminis­ trator. t)iese two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan. 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn. New York 11232. and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington. D.C.. or to obtain a copy from the U.S.' Department of Labor upon pay­ ment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room. N4677. Pension and Welfare Benefits Programs. U.S. Department of Labor. 200 Constitution Avenue. N.W.. Washinston. D.C. 20216. Take the Basic Welding Course Tlourse^tart^ November 22 Send in your application today. See your SIU Field Representative, or fill out the application in this issue of the LOG. You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed October ^982 y/,.j LOG 29 v» �34 Robert John Sutter, 49. joined t the Union in the port of Elberta. Mich, in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Sutter is a veteran of the U.S. Army J during the Korean Wiar A native of J Frankfort. Mich., he is a resident I there. ' Ming Wei Yfng, 64, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a bosun. Brother Ying sailed 44 years, during the Vietnam V\fer and for the American Steamship Co. He was on the San Francisco Shoregang as an AB. Seafarer Ying is a former member of the AFL's Culinary Workers Union. Born in Shanghai, China, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of San Francisco. Isaac Perry Hancock, 55, joined the SlU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Han­ cock was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Gaston, N C. John Lindsay Hubbard, 62, joined the SlU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a junior engineer and oiler for 42 years. Brother Hub­ bard walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y Harbor beef. He is a veteran of the Canadian Army in World War II. Seafarer Hubbard was born in Yar­ mouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, and is a resident of Linwopd, Mass. William Frederick Isbell, 64, joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Galveston, Tex. sailing as a bosun. Brother Isbell was born in Texas and is a resident of Spencer, N.C. II. vifi'r' i -u: ^ 4:;0i Billy James Anderson, 58, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of Gal­ veston sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Anderson is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Willis Point, Tex. Lloyd Tabor Callaway, 65, joined the SlU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He was born in Mobile and is a resident of Chalmette, La. Francis Howard Hope, 60, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Hope sailed for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1942 to 1982. He is a former member of the Masters, Mates & Pilots Union. Boatman Hope is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. A native of Cape Charles, Va., he is a resident of Nassawadox, Va. Morris John Jorgensen Jr., 60, joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a captain for Sabine Towing from 1941 to 1969 and for Steuart Transportation from 1969 to 1982. He was born in San Augustine, Tex. and is a resident of Jasper, Tex. John Joseph Ryan, 60, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a floatman for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1941 to 1982. Brother Ryan was a former member of the MM&P until 1960. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y and is a resident there. Mearl Leighton Gwllt, 65, joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1966 sailing as an AB. Brother Gwilt was a former member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance Way Union and the International Hod Carriers Union. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War. Born in Mackinaw City, Mich., he is a resident there. •' ' r;^ Phillip U. Batalia, 77, joined the SlU in the port of Seattle in 1961 sailing as a steward utility. He is a veteran of one of the U.S. Army's Filipino regiments. A native of the Philippine Is., he is a resident of Seattle. Cris Sarate Magbanua, 66, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1966 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Magbanua was borri in the Philip­ pines and is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Recertified Bosun Perry Albough Burnette, 60, joined the SlU in the port of Jacksonville in 1961. Brother Burnette graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1976. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. Born in New Port Richie, Fla., he is a resident of Tampa. Vbndeiin Peter Kovalik, 65, joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Cleveland, Ohio sailing as a porter. Brother Kovalik was born in Cleveland and is a res­ ident there. 30 / LOG- / October 1982 Sam Morris, 65, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a chief cook. He sailed for the U.S. Military Sealift Transport Service from 1946 to 1955. Brother Morris is a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Born in Euaufala, Ala., he is a resident of Orlando, Fla. Orrian 8. McKaIn, 63, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a mate for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1936 to 1982. Brother McKain was a former member of the MM&R from 1937 to 1960. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he is a resident of South Amboy, N.J. Jesse Earl Bailey, 62, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a cook for Radcliff Materials from 1955 to 1982. Brother Bailey attended the Inland Educational Conference,in Piney Point in 1977. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army's 81St Infantry Division's MP's in World War II. Boatman Bailey was born in Frisco City, Ala. and is a resident of Bay Minette, Ala. William James Jones, 66, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer, ig, Brother Jones was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Chan" nelview, Tex. Recertified Bosun Bo Maurltz Karlsson, 59, joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore in 1951. Brother iKarlsson graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1974. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y Harbor beef. Seafarer Karlsson was born in Sweden and is a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. He is a residerit of Brooklyn, N.Y Nicolas G. Lekkas, 45, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a bosun. He walked the picketline in the 1963 Rotobroil beef and . the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Brother Lekkas-was born in Alexandria, Egypt and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Greenport, N.Y John Stuffick, 60, joined the Union in the port of Toledo, Ohio in 1960 sailing as an oiler. Brother Stuffick was born in Kingston, Pa. and is a resident there. Max Booth Tobin, 62, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Great Lakes Towing from 1950 to 1982 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1942 to 1950. Brother Tobin was a Lakes port agent for 15 years. He was born in River Rouge, Mich, and is a res­ ident of Southgate, Mich. Luby Wheeler Jr., 57, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief pumpman and inland for the NBC Lines as an oiler. He is a former member of the Boil­ ermakers Union at the Norfolk Ship­ yard. Seafarer Wheeler was born in Raleigh, N.C. and is a resident of Norfolk. John Joseph Leskun, 63, joined the SlU in 1948 in the port of Savannah sailing as a bosun. Brother Leskun was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Houston. Clarence Leroy Cousins, 65, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a quartermaster and ship's delegate. Brother Cousins sailed during World War II and was awarded the U.S. Merchant Marine Service Medals and bars. He was born in Butler, Pa. and is a resident there. Frank J. Nlezurawskl, 62, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1950 to 1955 and for Great Lakes Towing from 1955 to 1982. Brother Niezurawski is a former member of the United Auto Workers Union from 1939 to 1949. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Laker Niezurawski is a resident of Boca Raton. Fla. �='ljl^:rf-'r • • • r', '^:-ii ^- Kirkland, Drozak Lead Labor Group on Latin America Good-Will Tour I N his capacity as AFL-CIG Vice President. SIU President Frank Drozak begins a four nation Latin American tour this month for a series Pay Dirt! Football Players Join MID Pi From now on, Tony Dorsett of the "Dallas Cowboys" could be running plays for the American flag Merchant Marine. And Mean Jo Green will be blocking. A new football franchise? Free agency? Not quite. The NFL Players Association has decided to affiliate with the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Why would professional athletes join the MTD? Frank Drozak, President of both the SIU and the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, put it best when he told an audi­ ence at last year's SIU Convention; "Corporations are merging at a record pace, making 'Big Business' even bigger. American workers are going to have to band together to protect the rights they have secured over the past fifty years." In other words, workers are workers whether they are sailors or football players. And there is strength in unity. It would seem that the Maritime Trades Department, an association of 45 unions representing 8.5 million workers, has once again thrown a touchdown pass. of meetings with labor and gov­ ernment representatives of many countries on the problems and pol­ icies of the Western Hemisphere. Federation President Lane Kirk­ land, Irving Brown, director of the AFL-CIO International Affairs Dept., and Drozak begin the tour in Cuemavaca, Mexico at the Oct. 28 meeting of the International Confederation of Free Trade UnionsInterAmerican Regional Organi­ zation of Workers (ORIT) confer­ ence. ORIT is the Latin American arm of the ICFTU. Following the ICFTU-ORIT meeting and conferences with trade union leaders on Oct. 29 and 30, AFL-CIO Vice President Drozak will lead a 10-person international delegation on a fast-paced goodwill trip to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and El Salvador. Kirkland, who asked Drozak to assume the responsibility of heading the international group, has commitments elsewhere. In Costa Rica on Nov. 1, Drozak will meet with the President of Costa Rica. Meetings with government officials and labor leaders follow in Nicaragua on Nov. 2, 3 and 4 and in El Salvador on Nov. 5, 6 and 7. The group returns to the U.S. on Nov. 8. In addition to Frank Drozak, the multinational group includes: Wil­ liam Doherty. executive director, American Institute of Free Labor Development; the General Secretary of ORIT, Tulio Cuevas; an official of the ICFTU accompanied by Enzo Friso, a Latin American expert; the General Secretary of the Central American Confederation of Workers, Claudio Artavia; Mr. Marini, an executive board member of the Italian CISL, joined by their Latin American expert Mr. Caballo; the Vice President of the Canadian Labor Congress, Mr. Mercier and their Latin American expert John Marker, and an executive board member of a Swedish labor orga­ nization. NsNitlKR liHiil far Grot lakes, SEPX 1-30, 1982 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Pbrt 45 ' 4 1 Algonac. Pftrt 27 2 0 Algonac. 9 Algonac, Pbrt ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 52 17 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 57 7 5 34 10 0 32 7 1 16 7 1 11 1 0 52 38 11 53 152 34 102 6 37 Totals All Departments ..... 129 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shippmg at the ^mon^^ ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 17 Port Algonac KNOW YOUR RIGHTS s 1 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 48 30 5 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. AU 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, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is. Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20lh 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 sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS patrolman or other Union official, 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. I960, 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. These rights are 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 na­ 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 ACTIVITY 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 are voluntary. No contribution lyiaiy 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. Sujv port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feek that any of the above tigbli have been violated, or that he has been denied his consMotional right of acnss to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU Presideiit Frank Droiak at Hndquaiters by certified mail, rctam receipt requdrted. The addre» fe 675 - 4th Avenne, Biuohfyin, N.Y. 11232. October 1982 / LOG 31 v.- �Help 4' ?H, I- , : p im * «-- '; /< i Friend Deal With ! "HH:- ••' /» /2:JV Alcoholism •'I .-4; '•-rWv'-;-.'.vj,, 'WBiM -1451 4 fi'ii 7,'i'. ati^l l^i V k • f '41^ <w> f I® t ^ ii • U : - ,:ft.K L - :'.,i 4.' /' o •/ Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course thdt has 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 hack 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. 32 1 LOG / October 1982 • -Si---4 ' Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center Rehabili^at1r f 'n attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabii.ta on Center. I understand that all my medical and couriselino records will be kept strictly confidential, and that thev will not be kepi anywhere except at The Center. ' ^ i oe Kept Name . | I ' j Book No. .... Address ............ (Street or RFD) I (aty) (State! .... Telephone No. .. . Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call. 24 hours-a-day, (301) 904-0010 f (Zip) I I I I �„,, i-"' Ogden Leader's a Good Feeder, Thanks to Galley Crew m ' V. '•'i\ 1 r?t5sS6^fe^ 1 Kevin Thomas (right). • - Labor Keys Defeat of Anti-Worker Offshore Bill WASHINGTON, D.C.—The SIU, other maritime unions, and the AFL-CIO have worked together to defeat a House bill concerning foreign workers on American off­ shore drilling equipment. The legislation, H.R. 4863, was defeated in a roll call vote late last month. The bill would have limited access to U.S. courts for aliens employed on American offshore drilling equipment in foreign waters. Access to U.S. courts in such suits would have been available only after those aliens had tried and failed to satisfy claims in foreign jurisdic­ tions. In a letter sent to Congressmen in August, SIU President Frank Drozak wrote, "We believe this legislation would seriously impede the ability of American workers to keep or obtain overseas jobs in the offshore drilling industry. We are equally concerned that this bill's enactment would result in the dis­ criminatory treatment of workers based on their nationality and in an overall relaxation of safety standards aboard offshore oil equipment." Earlier in the year, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland on behalf of the Federation's Ad Hoc Maritime Committee wrote a letter opposing the bill to Rep. Mario Biaggi (D.N.Y.) who is co-chairman of the .Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Kirkland expressed a number of objections to the legislation. He wrote, "It is clear to us that the proponents of H.R. 4863 may well take advantage of this legislation by employing only foreign nationals aboard their American-flag offshore drilling vessels. . . ." He also noted that passage of the bill "could result in discriminatory treatment of workers based on their nationality" Further, Kirkland was concerned that the bill "could lead to relaxed safety standards, thereby endan­ gering the lives of all seamen aboard an offshore oil rig." He pointed to the many risks involved in offshore drilling and cited the case of the collapse of the offshore oil rig Ocean Ranger with the tragic loss of 84 Canadian, American, Newfoundland, and British crewmen. Last month in telegrams sent to Congressmen by a group of U.S. maritime labor unions, including the SIU and the National Maritime Union, it was pointed out that the bill would violate 50 U.S. treaties covering commerce and navigation with other countries. As in the Drozak and Kirkland letters, the telegrams also noted that the bill discriminates against aliens working for U.S. companies and encourages employment of noncitizens by American firms. 5^13^ IJfDiilS to Improve Your Math Skills HOW? 1 SHLSS has self-study materials in the areas of fractions, decimals, I percent, algebra and geometry. Upon your request, SHLSS will send I them to you to study in your spare time. You can use these math skills: • • • in your JOB to improve your math skills for UPGRADING to review old math skills or learn NEW SKILLS \ l am an SIU member. Social Security No. \ Book Number is Department Sailing In 11 joined the SIU in 19 Please send me the area(s) checked below. ) Fractions ) Decimals ) Percents ) Algebra ( ) Geometry Send my area(s) here: Name • Street • City State Zip Cut out this coupon and mail it to this address: Academic Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, MD. 20674 ATTN: Sandy Schroedet Send it today! Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank- It's Your Life October 1982 / LOG 33 �:;lil r 'r t^ Vl .•l Wl V ;'li:, t|.3Sim. . pi;.« f • '•V Pensioner Hulet Dexter Higginbotham, 62. died of heart failure in Memorial Hospital. Carter. Tex. on July 20. Brother Hieginbotham joined the'slU in 1942 in the port of New York saVling as a chiet"' steward. He was SeaLand's Seattle port steward for 12 years (1969-1982) and with the Union's Food Preparation and Service Plan for 6V2 years. In 1960. he received an SIU Safety Award for sailing on the SS Bienvile, an accidentfree ship. Seafarer Higginbotham was bom in Bradford Ala. and was a resident of Center. Tex. Cremation took place in the Brookside Crematory. Houston. Surviving is his widow. Frances. Pensioner Elmer Edward Hunt, 64, succumbed to cancer in the De Shay Nursing Home. San Antonio, Tex. on June 18. • I Brother Hunt joined the j SIU in the port of San 1 Pedro, Calif, in 1952 sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 36 years. Seafarer Hunt was bom in Ringling, Okla. and was a resident of San Antonio. Interment was in Mission Burial Park, San Antonio. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Pearl Woody of Rialto. Calif, and his sister, Mrs. Helen A. Lyons of San Antonio. Pensioner Frank C. Kouns, 72, passed away on July 21. Brother Kouns joined I the SIU in 1948 in the port of New Orleans I sailing as a "glory hole I steward" aboard the SS iDel Sud and SS Del Mar (Delta Line). He was bom in Aricansas and was a resident of New Orleans. Sur­ viving are his daughter, Virginia; a brother, Johnny of Glen Bumie, Md. and a sister, Mrs. Charles Hanning of New Orleans. Broadley Louis Dufdantis, 59, died on Aug. 23. Brother joined Duplantis the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-wateri tender (FOWT). He was bom in Louisiana and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his mother, Ozie of Vinton. La. and a sister. Mrs. Sadie D. Pbimboeuf of Vinton. Nicholas V. Ferracci, 66, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the Church Home Hospital, Baltimore on Mar. 13. Brother Ferracci joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1973 sailing as a steward utility. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in V/orld War 11. Seafarer Ferracci was a former member of the Teamsters Union. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore. Cremation took place in the Westview Cantonville Crematory. Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Eva. 34 / LOG / October 1982 Pensioner Milton Joseph Mouton, 65, died of a heart attack on July 21.*Brother Mouton joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief cook and deck riJHHllHBisKv. maintenance. For 26 years (1953-1978) he was on the Delta Line Shoregang in New Orleans. He was born in La^yette. La. and was a resident of Marrero. La. Surviving are his widow. Elsie; a son. Milton Jr. and two daughters, Elsie and Felice. Louis Paul Francis Muscatcllo Jr., 26, died at sea aboard the SS San Pedro (SeaLand) enroute to the port of San Juan. PR. I on July 25. Brother Muscatciio lomed the SIU in 197".-he year he graduated from the Piney Pomt Entry Trainee Program sailing as an AB. Beiore that he was a Headquarters messenger for the Union for two years. He was a former member of the Distributors and Service Employee Union, Local 28. Seafarer Muscatello was bom in Brooklyn. N.Y. and was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Mary Mus­ catello of Brooklyn; a brother, Richard and an uncle, Joseph Mannino. Charles Newton, 58, died on July 27. Brother Newton joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Newton was bom in Alabama and was a resident of Slidell, La. Surviving are his widow, Patricia; a son, Roland of Slidell and a daughter, Shirley. Carl Chriistian Olesen, 57, died of a liver ailment in the Petaluma (Calif.) Valley Hospital on June 7. Brother Olesen joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1%2 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 43 years. Seafarer Olesen was bom in Denmaric, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Rohnert Park, Calif. Cremation took place in the Chapel of the Chimes Crematory. Santa Rosa, Calif. Pensioner Eddie 1 Allen Patterson Sr., 73, passed away on I July 19. Brother PatI terson joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a 1 chief electrician. He 1 sailed 38 years. Sea­ farer Patterson was bom in Tallassee, Ala. and was a resident of Montgomery, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Vivian and a son, Daniel. Pensioner William Joshua Dirk, 69, died of heart disease at home in San Fran­ cisco on May 12. Brother Dirk joined the MC&S sailing as a chief cook for the Matson Line. He sailed for 26 years. He first sailed from the West Coast in 1950. Bom in South Africa, he was a natujEglized U.S. citizen. Cremation took place in the Cypress Lawn Park Crematory. Colma. Calif, and his ashes were scattered on the high seas. Surviving are his widow. Maria and three sons. Joshua. Arthur and William Jr. Pensioner Dominick Michael Ravosa, 70, succumbed to cancer in the Methodist Hospital, Houston on July 7. Brother Ravosa joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook and ship's delegate. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Ravosa was born in Massachusetts and was a resident of Houston. Burial was in St. Michael s Cemetery. Hampden County. Mass. Sur­ viving are a son. Michael; a daughter. Flora and a sister. Mrs. Josephine Mastroianni of Springfield. Mass. Francis G. Bass, 63. died of a heart attack in the U.S. Veterans Adminis­ tration Hospital. Biloxi. Miss, on July 19. Brother Bass joined the SIU I in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Bass was bom in North Carolina and was a resident of New Orleans. His remains were donated to medical research at Ellis University. New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Donna; a daughter. Mrs. Carol Barracato of Bal­ timore and a sister. Mrs. R. L. (May) Gar­ rison of Mooresville, N.C. Pensioner Ra­ mon Benitez, 68, passed away on Aug. 11. Brother Benitez joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailiiig in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Benitez was bom in Puerto Rico and was a resident of Rio Piedras, PR. Surviving are his widow. Eva and two daughters, Eva and Edna. Pensioner Edward Munkdale, 74, passed away from a hemorrhage in the San Francisco General Hospital on Apr. 29. Brother Munkdale joined the MC«&S in the port of San Franci.sco. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1937. Munkdale was bom in Denmark, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Olivet Park Crematory, Colma. Calif. Surviving is a brother. Anton of Millbrae. Calif. Pensioner George Kenneth Millman, 70. passed away from heart-lung failure on June 8. Brother Millman joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a captain for lOT from 1929 to 1981. He was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union. Boatman Millman was bom in Milford. Del. and was a resident of Colwyn. Pa. Burial was in the St. James of Kingessing Cemetery. Surviving are his widow. Helen; three sons. George Jr.. Harry and Edwin and two daughters, Helen and Judith. Pensioner Joseph Iraub. 70. succumbed to heart-lung failure in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on July 16. 1981. Brother Traub sailed as a waiter and chief steward for the MC«&S and the Matson Line for 37 years. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1939. And he sailed during World War 11. A native of Warsaw. Poland, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in Woodlawn Park Cemetery. Colma. Calif. Surviving are two brothers. Michael of San Francisco and Nathan of Brooklyn. N.Y. Pensioner Isaac Lorenzo Alvarez,, 65. died on July 22. Brother Alvarez • joined the SIU in the port of .New fjrleans in 1955 sailing as a cook for 35 years. born in Vigo. Pont Vedra. Spain and was a resident of Santurce. PR. Surviving are two daughters. Nora and Audelia and a sister. Carmen of Santurce. Pensioner Edward Russell Lyons, 82, died of natural causes on Jan. 24. Brother Lyons joined the MC&S in 1953 sailing as a cook and waiter also during World War 11. He was bom in Atlantic City. N.J. and was a resident of Philadelphia. Sur­ viving are his widow. Marie; a brother. Howard and two sisters. Marie of Trenton. N.J. and Edna. Hussein Mohamed Saleh All Jr., 41. died in Sa'na City. Yemen. Arab Republic on Apr. 4. Brother Ali joined the SIU in the port ot San Francisco in 1971 sailing in the steward department. He was bom in Na'wah. Yemen and was a resident of Costa Mesa. Calif. Seafarer Ali was a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. Surviving are his five sons. Hassan. Abdulwdi. Tawfiq. Faisayli and A1 Mustafa; two daughters. Haila and Rizqia; his father. Saleh Ali Sr. of Costa Mesa and a brother. Halim S. Ali. Pensioner Oscar Guillory Jr., 70. passed away from cancer on Mar. 4. Brother Guillory joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles. La. in 1955 sailing in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Guillory was bom in Louisiana and was a resident of Eunice. La. Surviving are his widow. Anna Belle; a sister. Mrs. Ivy Smith and a granddaughter. Angela R. Bonin. both of Eunice. Donald Lee Adamson. 22. died of injuries in Orange (Tex.) Hospital on May 1 after a motorcycle accident. Brother Adamson joined the SIU in the port of Houston. He was born in Arkansas and was a resident of Whorton. Tex. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery. St. Francis County. Ark. Surviving are his mother. Mrs. Minnie S. Torres of Whorton and his father. Carroll. Pensioner Joethan Pierre-Ange Wallon, 84, passed away from a heart attack in Vesper Hospital, San Leandro. Calif, on Apr. 5. Brother Wallon joined the MC&S in the port of San Francisco in 1950 sailing as a dining room captain, head waiter deck, wine and chief steward for the American President Line. He also worked for 1st class hotels (like NYC's Waldorf-Astoria) and restaurants for 25 years. He was bom in Brittany, France, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Oakland, Calif. Cremation took place in the Chapel of the Chimes Crematory. Hayward. Calif. Surviving are his widow. Marie of Orlando. Fla.; two sons. Peter and Marc Anthony of Oakland and two daughters. Eva and Sandra. Pensioner Philip F. Korol. 58. died in the Coney Is. Hospital. Brooklyn. N.^. on July 9. Brother Korol joined the SIL in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a chief electrician. He w as bom in New York City and w as a resident of Brooklyn. Cremation took place in the Greenwoixl Cemeteiy Cremator). Brix^iklyn. Sur\i\ing are his widow. Helen; a son. John; a daughter. Mrs. William iCaroP Thompson and a sister. Mrs.' Jean De Carlo ot Brooklyn. �Charles Henry Allen Jr., 57. died of lung failure on Aug. 7. Brother Allen joined the SlU in 1963 in the port of Tampa sailing as a bosun. He also sailed inland for G & H Towing in 1978. Seafarer Allen sailed 35 years. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y, he was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his widow. Dorothy of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; a daughter. Mellisa; his mother, Florence of Tampa; a brother, Howard and two sis­ ters. Mrs. Gail Tell of Asbury Park, N.J. and Mrs. Dorothy K. Seiger of Houston. Timothy James Bolen, 28, was taken off the SS Sea-Land Innovator in Hong Kong Harbor and was dead on arrival at the Princess Margaret Hospital on July 26. Brother Bolen joined the SlU following his graduation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1971. He sailed as an AB and deck delegate. Seafarer Bolen was bom in Port Angeles, Wash, and was a resident of Lake Stevens, Wash. Surviving are his widow, Debra; a .son, Adrian; two daughters, Michelle and Andrea; his par­ ents, Seafarer James Bolen and Mrs. Mar­ garet Bolen of Everett, Wash, and his grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Penrod of Seattle. Pensioner Joseph Lowe Collins Jr., 65, died of kidney failure in Kingsport, Tenn. on Aug. 17. Brother Col­ lins joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 27 years. Seafarer Collins was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Collins was bom in Roda, Va. and was a resident of Kingsport. Burial was in Oak ,Hill Cemetery, Kingsport. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Lillie Collins of Kingsport and two brothers, Otis and Benjamin of Cleveland, Va. Pensioner Willie Hinson Hoiladay, 66, died on Sept. 17. Brother Hoiladay joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a wiper. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Hoiladay was bom in Luveme, Ala. and was a resident of Loxley, Ala. Surviving are two brothers, Winford and Clarence, both of Loxley. Pensioner Perry Julian Roberts, 67, died on Sept. 7. Brother Roberts sailed as a deck engineer on the dredger SS Sand Captain (Construction Aggregates). He was bom in Ft. Meyers, Fla. and was a resident of Tampa. Pensioner Anthony Andrew D'Amelio, 75. passed away from heart-lung failure on .May 31. Brother D'Amelio joined the .MC&S sailing as a saloon pantryman. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1942. A native of Boston. Mass.. he was a resident of Honcsdalc. Pa. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Angelia Carey of Honcsdale. Pensioner John Chester Szcrepanski, 71. succumbed to heart failure in Jersey City. N.J. on Sept. 12. Brother Szczepanski joined the SlU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Pensioners Conference. Seafarer Szcze­ panski was bom in Poland and was a res­ ident of Jersey City. Surviving are his widow, Halina and a daughter. Javina. David Walter Glover, 37, died at home in Seattle on Aug. 8. Brother Glover i joined the SlU merged Marine Cooks & Stewards Union (MC&S) in the port of San Francisco^ 1976 sailing as a chief cook. He was a 1970 graduate of the Union's Training School in Santa Rosa. Calif. Glover was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was a native of San Diego. Calif. Burial was in La Vista Cemetery, North Seattle. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Eugenia Glover; his grand­ mother, Mrs. Lillian Garrett of National City. Calif, and a brother. Michael Mariens of Idaho. Leroy Johnson, 63, died on Sept. 2 at sea enroute to Yokohama. Brother Johnson joined the MC&S in the port of Wilmington. Calif, in 1958 sailing as a chief cook for the American President Line; He first sailed on the West Coast in 1945. Johnson was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Bom in Elberton, Ga., he was a resident of Portland, Ore. Interment was in Willamette (Ore.) National Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mary; two daughters, Millicent of Baltimore and Mary Jane of Richmond, Va. and a sister. Mrs. Willie Mae Hart of Portland, Ore. Eugene Henry Mauli Sr., 51, died on . Sept. 8. Brother Mauli joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1967 sailing as a deck­ hand, barge captain and pilot for the Del­ aware River Lighterage Co. in 1963 and for Curtis Bay Towing from 1976 to 1982. He sailed 19 years. Boatman Mauli was a former member of the Teamsters Union, Local 107. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bom in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow. Anna Mae; two sons' Eugene Jr. and Michael and a daughter. Mary Ann. Pensioner Alfred Garrard Lowe Jr., 73, passed away from heart disease in Los Angeles on Aug. 1. Brother Lowe joined the MC&S in 1954 in the port of Wil­ mington sailing for Matson Line. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1937. A native of England, he was a resident of Long Beach. Calif. Lowe was also a naturalized U.S. citizen. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale. Calif. Surviving are a brother, George Leslie Lowe of Oxnard, Calif, and a sister, Mrs. Nora Hart of Fullerton, Calif. Pensioner Thaddeus Jefferson Jones, 70. passed away from cancer in the Monroe (Ala.) County Hospital on July 2. 1980. Brother Jones joined the SlU in the port of Mobile in 1968 sailing as an oiler.. He started sailing in 1935. Seafarer Jones during World War 11 sailed on the U.S. Army Transports SS Puebia and Mokotam. A native of Mobile, he was a resident of Bay Minette. Ala. Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery. Monroe County. Sur­ viving is his widow. Letha. Pensioner Domingo Vasquez Larino Sr., 67. succumbed to heart-lung failure in the Provisa Clinic. Vigo. Spain on June 13. Brother Larino joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a FOWT. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Larino was bom in Comna. Spain, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Teis Vigo, Spain. Interment was in the Vigo Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Tomasito; a son. Domingo Jr. and a daughter, Rosalia. Pensioner Frank Joseph Miller, 74. passed away from nat­ ural causes in the U.S. Veterans Administra­ tion Medical Center. Brooklyn. N.Y. on Aug. 13. Brother Miller joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 36 years. And attended the 1970 Piney Point Pensioners Confer­ ence. Seafarer Miller was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Ger­ many, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Brooklyn, Burial was in St. John's Cemetery. Queens, N.Y. Sur­ viving is his widow. Mary. John George Montgomery, 66, died of heart failure at home on June 22. He joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a captain and dispatcher for Dixie Carriers. Brother Montgomery was bom in Springfield. 111. and was a resident of Cleveland. Tex. Intemient was in the Romayor (Tex.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow. Maurine and a son. Michael. Pensioner Charles Leroy Norton, 70. was dead of a heart attack on arrival at the Underwood Hospital. Woodbury. N.J. on Aug. 4. Brother Norton joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a 1st mate on the Chester (Pa). Ferries (Delaware River F^rry Co.) from 1939 to 1974. He was bom in Bridgeport. N.J. and was a resident there. Burial was in the Lake Park Ciemetery. Swedesbdro. N.J. Surviving are his widow. Emma; a daughter. Mrs. Majorie Borrelli and a sister. Mrs. Hannah Shap. Pfensioner James F. Dugan, 82. passed away from a heart attack on arrival at the Palisades General Hospital. North Bergen. N.J. on July 12. 1981. Brother Dugan first sailed on the West Coast in 1946. He sailed as a chief cook for the SlU-merged Marine Cooks & Stewards Union. Bom in England, he was a resident of Weehawken. N.J. Interment was in the Weehawken Cemetery. North Bergen. Pensioner John Henry Morris, 65. died of heart-lung failure in University Hospital. Jacksonville / on Sept. 4. Brother • ^ Morris joined the SIU " in 1939 in the port of : i Jacksonville sailing as a bosun. He was bom in Panama City. Fla. and was a resident of Jacksonville. Inter­ ment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Jack­ sonville. Sui^iving are his wi.dow. Alberta and a daughter. Patricia. ; I Pensioner Anthony * Mravec, 69. passed away in the Swedish Hospital. Seattle on l\ Sept. 3. Brother Mravec joined the SIU in the port of Wil­ mington. Calif, in 1962 sailing as a wiper. He was bom in Cleveland. Ohio and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Belitz Crematory. Seattle. Surviving are three brothers. Martin of Lakewood. Ohio; Amel of Westlake. Ohio and Charles of Berkeley. Calif. Pensioner Clifford Bell Hunt, 69. died in St. Mary's Medical Center. Los Angeles. Calif, on July 29. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Brother Hunt was a member of the MC&S. A native of Arkansas, he was a resident of San Pedro, Calif. Burial was in Bear Oaks Cemetery, Chicago. 111. Surviving are his mother. Mrs. Rose A. Nondore and a daughter. Addie of Compton. Calif. Pensioner Albert Miller, 68. succumbed to cancer at home in Berkeley, Calif, on July 30. Brother Miller sailed as a chief steward for the MC&S. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1945. And he sailed 38 years. Miller was a native of Texas. Cre­ mation took place in the Hidden Valley Crematory. Pacheco. Calif. Surviving are his widow. Gladys and a daughter. Shirley. Pensioner John Palonio Faroe, 83. passed away from heart failure in the Antelope Valley Medical Center. Lancaster. Calif, on July 15. Brother Parce sailed as a cook for the MC&S for 15 years. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1930. During World War 11. he sailed as a 1st class cook for the U.S. Navy. Bom in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was a resident of Lancaster. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Santa Cmz. Calif. Surviving are his.widow. Timotea; two sons. John Jr. and Glenford and a daughter. Lydia of Capiz. PL Pensioner Ernest R. Farias, 68, died of cancer in the Vesper Hospital. San Leandro. Calif, on Aug. 10. Brother Farias joined the MC&S in 1940 sailing as a steward utility in World War 11. He sailed 20 years. Bom in Hawaii, he was a resident of Oakland. Calif. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Hayward. Calif. Surviving are a brother. Alfred of Hayward and a sister. Mrs. Irene C. Carlton of Oak­ land. October 1982 / LOG 35 ieBsdAzrs-. �-rV.-. %M^ ff • n^^- .fpV m:' ..' \V m wm • I'f 'm- ,:,|-^.V«: "• Tl:-/v.i. </• im ,:., W'h'^C Mm' •f-h r C i: 1 i J • y :• • .. Iv' : >•} v}/ 4 1 • 'i- 2 !-;j 1 ' • t''h' hi! •U* • '4 • ' 1 *11 • r,' r •4f'--V4" h;'\' •" i m • f;A : ('4 • ^•"-\ • I. • Iff' Mm- a fv' i.. Jl.W !• iH^' Tin, f'-P Uii:,, •Tfff I': ij i >< '>h SlU Gets Big «lump on This is the second of two ports on the building and development of the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship from an old Navy torpedo base into the number one maritime school in the nation. by John Bunker — NGINE room automation, the Ij^ advent of "superships" such as Jjjthe LNG (liquified natural gas) carrier, the most expensive and sophis­ ticated cargo ship ever built, challenged the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to keep pace with tre­ mendous technological changes at sea. The challenges were met. An-LNG course was developed at Piney Point several years before the first U.S. flag LNG ship was launched. This foresight enabled the SIU to crew the nation's pioneering fleet of liquified natural gas tankers and put them into LNGs. The planning paid off. underwater explorer and lecturer on service without a hitch. pass Coast Guard exams, a remedial Special training programs for the ships 55 Independence and SS Con­ reading program was started with col­ maritime subjects. It is this Center high technology vessels and various stitution and the need for skilled chefs, lege-trained counselors. Another which has set up the Paul Hall Chair applications of automation on board this aspect of training has become innovation was a high school equiv­ of Marine Transportation in cooperation ship were also developed at Piney Point. especially important to the SIU s alency program whereby school drop­ with the Transportation Institute. Despite this planned expansion into They included an automated console crewing needs. outs could earn state-approved high Lifeboat training, of course, has been college-level academics, SIU Presi­ simulator to train students for the school certificates. By April of 1978 a vital part of the Piney Pbint curriculum dent Frank Drozak emphasizes that operation and control of boilers and the high school equivalency course had all components in the steam and water form the start. Thousands of Seafarers graduated its 1000th student! By 1982 there will be no lessening of the importance of seamanship and practical cycles and the auxiliaries of automated have obtained their lifeboat endorse­ this number had more than doubled. ments through this two week course. engineering for the technological age engine rooms. Plans are underway to offer academic By the mid '70s, the Lundeberg courses in cooperation with the Charles at sea. Academic Program This is evident in the recent devel­ School had already come a long way County Community College for which Carrying out the late Paul Hall's opment 6f courses for third mates and from its beginnings in 1967 when life­ credits will be given that can apply concept of a school which would third engineers being offered in coop­ boat handling and basic seamanship toward an associate of arts degree. encompass much more than just vocaeration with the Marine Engineers were the principal concerns of instruc­ Beneficial Association, District 2, and tion. the training for underway replenish­ The School has helped the Union to ment—^the transfer of fuel, food and meet many other challenges in crewing other supplies at sea from civilianand training which have come along tional training, SHLSS has developed The school may also soon work out manned transports to Navy combat in the past decade as well. a number of academic programs to a cooperative program with the Uni­ ships. The newly-acquired 210 foot In 1974, the school initiated a deckversity of Southern California'a Insti­ enrich the lives of seamen. MV Earl' 'Bull'' Shepard and an even hand-tankerman program to train men When it was discovered that many tute of Coastal Marine Studies, which larger ship soon to be obtained from for work on the inland waters and a trainees and older members had serious has a Center for Marine Transportation piloting course to upgrade boatmen for reading difficulties which impaired then- under the direction of Dr. Don Walsh, the Matitime Administration will be both inland and harbor/coastwise pil­ ability to use instruction manuals and world'famous Navy deep sea diver. used for this training. oting and navigation. When the Inland Boatmen's Union merged with the SIU in 1976, this pro­ gram was intensified and expanded. A training program for engineers for towboats and black gang personnel for the growing number of diesel-powered deep sea ships was developed by the school. With this training men are pre­ pared to take the examination for assistant engineer and chief engineer of uninspected vessels. One of the school's most valuable programs has been the 12 week QMED (Qualified Man, Engine Department) course, whereby a seafarer can become a multi-faceted member of the engine crew, gaining certification as pumpman, boilermaker, electrician, refrigerator engineer, deck engineer and machinist. No less important than any of these are the upgrading courses for assistant cooks, cooks and bakers, chief cooks and stewards From the start of SIU training efforts the steward department has been recognized as being as important as deck or engine in The SIU quickly expanded the programs at SHLSS to Include a full schedule of courses upgrading needs and opportunities. Sand prTgam iSes everythinl from basic deckhand to licensing for pilot, mate, master, towboat operator •« With commissioning ot the passenger engineer. A History of the SIU Part XXI J •!''1-,1.--.;;:4- 'i'l I i • • f- v:'^- r '• r??n ':4: i. ''T'-:-TV, k Titers/ .1 T^"-, ;' ^ "A •-V-&* ••'• I 4SM , i- - >.S^:,.: 't Thru , :>fnr • fV. 36 / LOG / October 1982 m �•* • . • Rapid Development of SHLSS Programs As technology has increased In the industry so has the training equipment and aids at SHLSS, Alwve students take upgrading courses with the aid of an engine room simulator (right) and a radar simulator (left). "We are pushing for this type of work in the Navy, to be done by privately-operated ships and civilian crews," said Drozak. "Our argument will be backed up by having welltrained crews to do it." Even more dramatic evidence of the school's determination to keep pace with technological change is the addi­ tion, scheduled for 1983, of a bridge watch simulator training system which Drozak says will be the finest to be found anywhere. With this simulator, men training to be watch officers on tugs or deep sea ships can be given almost all the problems they would face on the bridge of a real vessel in any navigational or piloting situation. It was Paul Hall's conviction that Piney Point should provide an open door of opportunity to young people who needed a chance for a career. For this reason he was opposed to entrance exams and other barriers to admission. President Drozak intends to follow this concept. "The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship," says Drozak, "has been the key to our success in meeting momentous changes in this industry. There will be many more changes to come and Piney Point will educate our people to cope with what­ ever is ahead." New Library The school aims not only to educate the seaman but to inspire him as much as possible with the rich traditions of his profession. Toward this end there is a large collection of marine memor­ abilia in the Paul Hal! Library and Maritime Museum. The library houses hundreds of books on maritime lore and one of the largest collections of material dealing with the history of American maritime labor. There are memorials at Piney Point to Paul Hall, to Harry Lundeberg, long­ time head of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, and to Andrew Furuseth, head of the old international Seamens Union and famous champion of seamens rights. Everywhere there are reminders of the sea and ships, with the schools' own fleet of vessels, the smell of salt water, and the flashing lights of channel buoys that lead fixjm the "port of Piney Point" out to the wide expanse of Chesapeake Bay and thence down to the sea. A brand new hotel is also well on its way to completion here as well. One of the colorful aspects of the SHLSS and one which gives it an unmistakable imprint of the sea and seafaring is the fleet of ships which are berthed in the "port of Piney Point." Flagship of this unique fleet is the 250 foot former steam yacht Delphine, which was renamed Dauntless, the name she bore in World War II as the floating headquarters of Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King and. thereby, the flagship of the entire U.S. Navy. The fleet also includes the y&v/\ Manitou. one-time summer yacht of President John Ken­ nedy, and the schooner James Cook. last of the great Grand Banks dory trawlers—ships that were crewed by the hardiest of sailonuen. There is another important aspect of the Piney Point school. Thanks to its hotel, auditorium and other facilities it has enabled the union to schedule a continuing program of conferences and seminars dealing with union and industiy problems. It has also provided an ideal site for the union's highly suc­ cessful Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. In August of 1981 hundreds of people came to Piney Point for the dedication of the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum, the Al Kerr Administration Building, the Paul Drozak Vocational Education Building and the Charles Logan Vocational Education Building. During the dedication ceremonies SIU President Frank Drozak lauded Paul Hall's vision in conceiving and establishing this educational complex. "He made this school." said Drozak. "He believed fervently in education as the key to our growth as individuals and as a union." To many a person who helped the late Paul Hall to make his educational dreams come true at Piney Point, the spirit of this man they called "the chief seemed to be everywhere that day: in the dining hall where he held so many meetings: on the docks; in the shops; on the Charles Zimmerman—every­ where. They could almost see him riding his electric cart around the base in those formative days, skirting the mudholes, stopping to watch carpenters, painters, electricians and toiling trainees, making notes, asking questions and all the time shaping a vision into reality. 'i-'' In August 1981, the SIU dedicated the Paul Hail Library and Maritime Museum at SHLSS. The library incorporates the latest learning devices including a multi-media center. October 1982 / LOG 37 fe'' �S .;-VM • - il-S': wm. Loved His Log Il'i' ; M . h'^ My father H. R. Caraway is deceased. As long as I cam remember, he was an avid reader of his Log. He always anxiously awaited its a,rrival and rated it along With U.S. News and World Report, which he read on a regular basis. He had one issue from 1954 beside his bed when he died. He had saved it for an article about a friend of his a long time ' ago. Although he was never aboard anything larger than a motor boat, he was a great believer in the Union. Thanks for all the years of sending the Log. if:'li^ H);| w> -#; i;,w • '^11 From tlie Heart '••'I?r::;. .)lx7 • y- s)': : r^i' |i .J \M5% *v :p. I want to take this time out to thank the Union and the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan for the prompt and more than excellent service I have received since my retirement in 1977.1 want to tell all the newer memhers that belonging to the SIU is the greatest step they could have taken in their lives. We could never ask for a better president than Frank Drozak, his staff and oirr Welfare Plan, and of course the Log, a good looking, informative paper. God bless all our deceased members and a heartfelt hello to all my friends. I miss you aU and the great SIU. Sincerely from tlie heart, Edward L. Faselier, F-148 Breaiuc Bridge, La. Pf f'if ^ ,1. Publislxer Supports U.S. Fleet I have a retired membership book with the SIU, making my last trip in 1946.1 still hold papers for FOWT. I now own "The Citizen" a newspaper published in West Monroe, La. and have editorialized over a period of years in favor of strengthening the American flag merchant marine. I consider that important to our nation's defense, economy and pride. Recently, I saw a copy of the Log, which I had not seen in many years. I read with considerable interest the reports on efforts in Congress to strengthen our nation's merchant fleet. Using your publication as a source of information, I expect to urge congressional support editorially and otherwise. Sincerely, W. B. "Bert" Katten, Puhlielier The Citizen 810 Natchitoches St. West Monroe, La. 71891 •i\^y-': • ' :ji'& ;l' Writes His Congressman As a member of the SIU, I consider it my duty to write my Congressman and Senators about significant legislation hi Washington, B.C. Recently I gent a wire to one of my legislators urging his support for the Shipping Act of 1982. This bill is not ideal but at least it is a step towaj?d allowing the American merchant fleet to compete for American imports and exports. American seamen need jobs and one American crew probably contributes more money in taxes and into the general economy than an equal number of American ship owners of flag-of-convenlence vessels. Fraternally, John P. Davis Cleveland, Ohio il/•?y Wills $300 to Scliolarsliip Fund My son, Joseph Yeager, passed away suddenly last year. As part of his will, he wished to donate $300 to the SIU's Charlie Logan Scholarship Fund. My son began saUuig in 1945 and sailed for many years afterward. He made this donation in the hope that it would help someone along the way. Sincerely, Mrs. Lillian E. Teager Trenton, N.J. 08619 38 / LOG / October 1982 Sincerely, Bayma C. Martin Lexington, Texas SIU Scliolarsliip Keeps Her at Georgetown Now that my first year at Georgetown University has passed by (and so very quickly), I wish to once again thank the Seafarers Union for the opportunity that the SIU's Charlie Logan Scholarship has afforded me—that is, to attend such an excellent imiversity. As I look toward this semester, I realize that the 16 per cent tuition increase which just went into effect will make attending Georgetown even more difficult. Not aU can continue, especially with administrative cuts hi financial aid. For this very reason, I wish to thank the SIU for the opportunity to gain higher learning, and I encourage other students and their families to consider the Charlie Logan Scholarship Program when faced with both the escalating costs of education and its benefits. Sincerely, Anna-Liisa Kaxrttunen Middle Island, N.T. Fond Memories For 'Snuggle' While reading a recent issue of the Log, I came across an article and picture of the steward department of the old SIU passenger liner SS Atlantic. Oh boy, what memories that picture brought back. T was part of that crew in 1956, sailing as a bellboy. I spent an hour showing some of my fellow "Snuggles" here at Sailors Snug Harbor in Sea Level, N.C. the picture and telling them what a great bimch of guys the old Atlantic crew was. As you can see, I'm now tucked away down here in Snug Harbor. I've been here for a year now. This is really and truly a wonderful place, staffed by a bimch of dedicated people. Regardless of how good things are anywhere, you will always find dissidents who are grumbling and moaning about this, that and the time of day.' Actually, we are quite a ways from towns (30 miles from Moorehead City). Some of us have cars and come and go as we please. For those not so fortunate, the Recreation Department makes every effort to take those who wish to go into town twice a week. We have a wonderful group of people in the Rec. Dept., the health clinic and the infirmary. If you're in a bad way, a doc is called in immediately, or you are taken to a nearby hospital which has the best facilities for your particular sickness. Because of our "wonderful" President Ronald Reagan, who cut off our Public Health Service Hospitals, we have to pay for some part of our medical care. But thanks to Medicare, and in my case the SIU Welfare Plan, most of us are covered. In some instances I wo"uld be in a terrible predicament if it weren't for the SIU Welfare Plan. I would also like to mention the great people here at the Harbor who are the Social Services Department, Betty and Connie. All of us who can take care of ourselves have real nice rooms, which include private baths. I could go on and on talking about this place and the staff. But it's lunch time and I'm htmgry. Sincerely, George Meltzer Sailors Snug Harbor Sea Level, N.C. 28577 �,oherS. me government i\anii tormuWy outlawe be legally recognized by '™TOnflinno'tPo^^^^ ae rest ot freedom / ••:'/. • -SHro-fandsUDr^i'ind are not tree. •1 % t''le And the first iflabot IS tree^ Ireedom; ^ "ttnTd^ds -rbasa rwise It can i " :^-bor«nion.the,no«l.np^;;' -sa'constandard of diction under solidarity— '"Ton-was snuffed out. e labor union t^analabor But Solidarity i- P 4 |lo"2 •..•A 60^^* -\, '•4^-fy ^ f.-o'r iS, nion. ^"^^^Tiritv has become a MOP? courage and symbol of hope^-^ . freedom aioun _ America, pororganize^^ Solidarity IS riean workers .reminder unions without did not come b. ^.y oreat strugg p^.^,orve the iV®?-' isa? for the right of e ^ ^ 'Ind us protect every rate of pay .^ed ox unemAmerican-empl^y gg ployed—from unclothed. homeless, hung y and ^onver^ed on the nations We have fought • sconver-e Reagan every labor unmn J States today. . ,n this of every ®„ynandwef~ight ""*• hibor had struggled rograms labor iw s=s| Vol. 44,Mo.l° :rto;--.bose-d-wonand rears to ExeeulWeWax' October 1982 , , reaffirm Pt'jSsffi.f ^p?SS.. An9U,J^;.Sr'"' Log StaH ^rmthavb drawn us ^eSr°" at goals tbr lUO years. ;r.insolidari^.^ y^nd :10 Pmsnion Lai^^ l^tlntiP'^f^ i-ffght is intbe Election Day. voting boothb^ve to "= ''"-ladenue to those goals Win. lose, o ^^yns, werachallen^ _ gained a> all that we have g aid ou'r government her. in sohdaruy. our tndus institutions, free, demt on 19h2. -Democracy ^^^^y sa'^ ;ncan union member „„ our cake: our bread and iV,es to fhe po - ^ crippling, eral years op some ,-,ght agatnst Re h^^ainst butter. And a bread ,nomie P"'"-'®^ (: against the pretty strong teeling•cent unemploy .^j^^,dal .nd buttcm ,p„,ii in isv sm e yhypre^idenl •SSIS^HS: _ a«»r"S i^AftCillSKO AuSSta^ d Bci rJ'JSf--''- • \lan] Oiuiict. n„,.„, A»a.«c. GvlU|SClars^ Your Lif® Oclobet 1982 I LOG 39 �•:. •!^-' •. ••• .-.•• • •- :i-\ .-•..'•.r..\ : ••-•. .. 'Sf-r ^•'•ri.i,/i^v/-«'r.^--.V-Tr^-;cS:.'.r-- . - V-,,. IKS J'; : • • V'.- •• ffH-t-m.: •' - ., .Sf&' '^.•-• • ir-' ^4' ;'' •" . iv •;•><":' ^ V; • : • •lit. •T •«'! lliHi • . • IffiM •.>1:;.: :ife4 7I-'' -• 1- • • • • • •:. •' - u-'jfy:-1' : • If 'f:;f(fi ;•• . 5.• T ! .t.-"v' •'. - • * •, ; t M ••• •. ..; .. .. / .'.it-' .. ••' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 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 October 1982 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU SEES DANGER IN USCG REVAMP OF SAFETY CODE BOGGS BULK BILL GAINS 30 NEW SPONSORS IN HOUSE SIU BEGINS MOVE TO NEW HEADQUARTERS: DEDICATION PLANNED OCEAN CARRIERS WINS BID FOR 2 NEW TANKERS U.S. MARITIME NEEDS NATIONAL CARGO POLICY CHUCK SVENSON COMES ABOARD AS NEW LOG EDITOR DOUBLE DIGIT UNEMPLOYMENT: 10.1% LANE KIRKLAND GETS 1982 AOTOS LOG WINS TOP AWARD IN ILPA JOURNALISTIC CONTEST SEAFARERS BRAVE FLAMES ON OGDEN YUKON MARITIME AUTHORIZATIONS AWAITING ACTION LEGISTLATIVE UPDATE DECLINE CONTINUES MEXICAN OIL PLUMBERS PRESIDENT WARD DIES AT 64 SIU OPPOSES LOOPHOLE IN P.R. PASSENGER BILL RAFFAELE ASCIONNE: MODEL SHIP BUILDER PUMPROOM MAINTENANCE KEEPS PACE WITH CHANGES SEAFARERS IN UPGRADING LOOK TOWARD THE STARS MARINE ELECTRONICS COURSE IS RIGHT ON THE BUTTON STUDY: SHIPS $ COMPETITIVE WITH GAS PIPELINE 50,000 U.S. TUNA INDUSTRY JOBS THREATENED SHIPBOARD CONVENTION BILL AWAITS ‘LAME DUCK’ ACTION SIU WILL OPPOSE ‘BUILD FOREIGN’ IN MARAD BUDGET ILGWU PIONEER DAVID DABINSKY DIES SS PRESIDENT TRUMAN ON 43-DAY FAR EAST RUNS NEW ITB MOKU PAHU HAWAII BOUND NMC HOSTS SHIPPERS: DROZAK SERVES AS MODERATOR MCS-AFL-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION TRUST FUND SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN KIRKLAND, DROZAK LEAD LABOR GROUP ON LATIN AMERICA GOOD-WILL TOUR LABOR KEYS DEFEAT OF ANTI-WORKER OFFSHORE BILL SIU GETS BIG JUMP ON TECHNOLOGY THRU RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF SHLSS PROGRAMS UNIONS AND FREEDOM-ONE AND SAME 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 10/01/1982 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. 10 1982 Periodicals Seafarers Log