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Despite all the attacks on the cornerstones of our in­ dustry, we haven't lost many battles. The problem has been we haven't won too many either. The reason we have been able to hold our own is that we have been alert and we have been tough. We have fought like hell in every round. The SIU has been able to lead the flght against the people who want to destroy us because we have the support and the cooperation and the unity of the membership, and our enemies know this. • • • I want to briefly outline some of the issues we have had to face this year, some of the wins and some of the losses. Thanks to the Reagan admin­ istration, we have seen the last of the Construction Differential Subsidy, and of course Reagan has offered nothing to replace it. Now there are attempts to end the Operating Differential Subsidy. This shortsighted scheme would mean the end of liner cargo trade as far as I am concerned. We are fighting against this and may be able to win it next year if we keep the pressure up. . Ever since this administration took office we have battled for our rightful and legal share of government impelled cargo. That cargo keeps many of our com­ panies in business. Yet it seems like every time you turn around the administration is trying to take it away. We have had to file lawsuits, lobby hard with Congress and make incredible attempts to simply make the administration obey the law. Because of our efforts, and the support of the AFL-CIO, we are persuading the administra­ tion to live up to its legal re­ sponsibilities. (See page? of this issue of the LOG.) j, Another issue we have done well on is the Alaskan oil. The SIU has spent many hours trying to stop the attempts to swap this oil so it can be exported to Japan. Again it was another bright idea by this administra­ tion. Our supporters in the House and Senate have helped us and by early next year we will know if we have won and saved some 1,500 SIU jobs. The TAKX and T-5 program looks pretty good now and I think it will go through. This means 23 private ships and the jobs that go with them will be operating with the Navy. We have fought hard for a long time for this important program. LOG • • • On the Great Lakes only 50 percent of our people are work­ ing. That's because the auto­ mobile and steel industry are suffering and foreign steel is being dumped in this country. I'm afraid I don't see things getting much better anytime soon. The inland industry faces a tough fight against the TexasFlorida pipeline. If the pipeline is allowed to carry that gas in­ stead of our tugs and barges, some 1,500 jobs could go down the drain. We also have a tough fight with the Coast Guard on safe manning. Ships are getting big­ ger and crews are getting smaller. With fast turnaround and no time off, safety and morale can suffer. We won our point on safe minimum manning levels at the ITF convention in Spain, and the levels should be adopted around the world because we can't have ships sailing without safe manning levels. • • New York Ray Bourdius AsMit Editor IS/ wwaSnmyujn Assistant Editor New York 2 / LOG / December 1983 • Official Publication of the Seafarers Intemational Union of North America, Atiantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters Dislricf, AFL-CIO December 1983 • Next year we have the chance to elect senators and represen­ tatives, and a U.S. president, who will be our friends. Next year it will be time to reward our friends and punish our ene­ mies. We have seen some very tough times. But the SIU is pretty tough too. We can't get alarmed. The key is understanding the issues and fighting together for our future. We have to keep fighting from bell to bell in every round. With your help, your support and your cooperation I think we'll make it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Just this month two big issues came up. Once again the admin­ istration tried to steal away cargo, and if the SIU had not Vol. 45. No. 12 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DiGiorgio Ed Turner Secretary-Treasurer Vice President Marietta Homwonpour Associate Editor • • Angus "Red" Campbell Charles Svenson EdKor been alert and applied pressure we might have lost some $3 billion in foreign aid cargo to Israel. Half of that cargo is sup­ posed to sail on American bot­ toms, and the administration was ready to sign a deal that would let all of it go on foreign-flag ships. But with meetings I had with top administration officials and others and a lawsuit filed by our friends, we were able to force the government into obeying the law. You've heard about the prob­ lems Waterman Steamship Co. is having. They were forced to file for reoganization because they just couldn't make money, even when sailing fully-loaded. The cargo rates are so low it's impossible to make a profit. Every steamship company flying the American flag is in trouble. The answer is cargo, cargo this administration keeps trying to barter off in its foreign policy schemes. In three years Ronald Reagan and his friends have tried to destroy the mari­ time industry in the name of "free trade." But we have been able to hold our own. We haven't won much, but haven't lost much ground. If we can hang on for another year there may be some hope. We will have to continue our fight for the Boggs bill and cargo preference. It will take all of the SIU's effort, from top to bot­ tom, to help pass the legislation we need to save this sick indus­ try. One of the biggest losses we had this year was the Cunard bill. Our opponents put a big effort into beating the bill be­ cause, to be honest, they didn't think they would get any of the 1,000 jobs. They won with socalled promises that a half-dozen, passenger ships would be built for the domestic trade. I sure hope those ships are built, but we'll have to wait and see, and I think we'll do more waiting than seeing. Joe Sacco Vice President Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President Leon Hall Vice President George McCartney ! Vice President Mike Hall Associate Editor Washirtgton DsbonttOraana Assistant Editor Washington I •••111 ** - •• LynnoM HMnfiMi Assistant Editor Washington The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) Is published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Ukes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Sprinos, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.G. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �.-^••^ ^"r''|"iii" _ ifilT^liViii ,M |- I I _ iii'i ji^ I^Wfili. if I •'lii"~'''ii'" '5-itt,»-«,:-ryn-. The AmericQn Eagle: War on Two Fronts hy Max Hall T ''he AMERICAN EAGLE, an SlU-manned vessel chartered by the Navy as part of its Military Sealift Command, spent several days in Grenada shortly after the American in­ vasion of the island. The vessel carried troops and military equipment to American forces there. The American Eagle is the largest vessel ever to dock-at St. George's, the capital of Gre­ nada and its only port. It did so unaided, without the help of any tugs, despite difficult docking demands. After spending five days in Grenada, the vessel returned to the Military Sealift Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., where repre­ sentatives from the Navy and the Military Sealift Command presented the owners of the American Eagle with a letter of commendation at a quiet lunch­ eon prepared and served by SIU members onboard the vessel. The letter, which was written by Vice Admiral William H. Rowden and delivered by Cap­ tain Howard E. Miniter, head of the Military Sealift Com­ mand, praised the captain and the crew for their "responsive­ ness, flexibility and profession­ alism." Rowden said that the American Eagle had performed a "critical" function and that the "accomplishment of the vessel's vital mission was in keeping with the highest tradi­ tion of the Military Sealift Com­ mand." The luncheon, prepared by Chief Steward Frank DiCarlo and Chief Cook Debbie Byers, went off without a hitch. The high ranking government and military officers present—peo­ ple who will decide the fate of the American-flag merchant ma­ rine in the years to come—were stuffed. Their first, and most lasting, impression of the mem­ bers of the SIU was decidedly favorable, thanks to the hard work and professionalism of the steward department. Training for Today And for Tomorrow The crew of the American Eagle received its training at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney :.S; 1: »! In St. George's, Grenada, the American Eagle takes on captured equipment Point, Md. Even Chief Steward Frank DiCarlo, who started shipping in World War II, has gone through the Steward Recertification Program, which recognizes the unique role that the chief steward plays in me­ diating between the crew, the company and the Union. The SIU has always tried to work with government and pri­ vate industry to make the Amer­ ican-flag merchant marine as ef­ ficient and productive as possible. The members of SIU are required to be responsible for the care and upkeep of vessels and machinery costing in excess of $100 million. That is a pretty large responsibility. An owner or operator must be certain that they are employ­ ing people who understand that responsibility. "The most important func­ tion of Piney Point is to give the members of our Union a sense of where they fit in," said SIU President Frank Drozak. "If someone understands that he is making a contribution to some­ thing greater than himself—the maritime industry, the collec­ tive defense of our country— then that person is more likely to take those extra steps that make the difference between the success or failure of any mis­ sion. Drozak's assessment of his membership is mirrored by the people who are in the best po­ sition to judge them: the owners and operators who employ SltJ members, and the officers who work with them. "I would have to say that this is the best crew that I've ever (Continued on Page 4.) Bosun Red Wilson (I.) and QMED Frank Byers. December 1983/LOG/3 �GranadQ (Continued from Page 3.) worked with," said Pete Flan­ agan, captain of the American Eagle. "Maybe it was just the' nature of the operation, but I suspect it was more. You just can't fake that kind of spirit." In a separate conversation. Chief Mate Harry Bolton agreed and added, "The high quality of work that this crew has per­ formed is remarkable." Military vehicle rolls on to the American Eagle. We Are In Difficult Times "Things are very difficult in the maritime industry right now," Red Campbell, SIU vice president in charge of contracts, tells people. "We have an administration in the White House that doesn't have a feel for the American-flag merchant marine. During the past three years, Reagan has cut funding for the maritime industry to the bone. The results speak for themselves. For the first time in what is it—^50 years?—there are fewer than 550 ships in the deep sea fleet. And unfortunately, many of those vessels are either laid up or obsolete." "Still, we at the SIU have been able to weather these de­ velopments. We may not be eating filet mignon, but at least we are eating. And there's a reason for our ability to sur­ vive," Campbell said. "We have always faced the realities of our changing industry; we have adapted to those changes, and fI we have planned for the future through our training and up­ grading programs." Same class, different jobs for SIU Port Agent Auggie Tellez (I.) and QMED Tim Staggs who both graduated with class 189 at Piney Point. New Ship for o New Era With his training, connections One of the most advanced and expertise, Andrew Gibson ships added to the U.S.-flag could have had his pick of any merchant marine in a long time number of government posi­ is the American Eagle. It is tions and business ventures. That owned by a relatively new com­ he started Automar during a pany, American Automar, and period of great turmoil for the is headed by one of the best American maritime industry in­ known and most accomplished dicates that he believes that there men in the maritime industry— is a market for his product— Andrew Gibson. American-flag vessels—and con­ Gibson, who served as mari­ siderable opportunity for growth. time administrator during the Automar is the owner of the Nixon administration, when the vessel, not the operator of it. American-flag merchant marine Operating the American Eagle experienced a brief renaissance is Pacific Gulf Marine, an SIUof sorts, has had a long and contracted company. Pacific Gulf varied career. He served as deck Marine is wholly owned by Pete officer and master with U.S. Johnson, whom Andrew Gibson Lines during World War II, and calls "one of the best men in he served in the Navy during the business." the Korean War. Pacific Gulf Marine has em­ Gibson has been president of ployed SIU seamen onboard its Grace Lines, Interstate Oil vessels since 1968. The Ameri­ Transportation Corporation, and can Eagle represents a new stage Delta Steamship. At present, he in the company's development: is an advisor to the U.S. Trade This is the first time that it has Representative through the In­ operated a vessel that has been dustry Policy Advisory Com­ charted by the Military Sealift mittee and a member of the Command. Panama Canal Commission. ^ (Continued on Page 5.) 4/LOG/December 1983 .T--£ m. �-,sv:- The SlU Is Prepared (Continued from Page 4.) The Importance of Seoiift For the past decade or so, American military planners have been warning Congress and the American people about the de­ cline in this nation's sealift ca­ pability. For the most part these reports have gone unheeded. Like friends, family and good health, sealift is something that most people take for granted until there is an emergency. Recent technological ad­ vances and international events have made sealift more, not less, important. The British were able to defeat the Argentines in the Falkland Islands dispute be­ cause they had an overwhelm­ ing edge in sealift capability. The Argentines, who had a larger army, were at a disadvantage transporting troops and goods to islands right off their coast­ line. While the political implica­ tions of the Grenada invasion were unclear and will probably be hotly debated for years to come, the military implications were immediately apparent. Unfortunately, they received little coverage from most news­ papers and virtually none from the networks. The United States was able to successfully complete the mission in Grenada because it had a sealift capability. Commenting on the invasion of Grenada, Frank Drozak said, "It is important to remember that Grenada is not Lebanon and that Cuba is not the Soviet Union. Next time, the United States may not be so successful, unless we are prepared." Government Chartering At present, 10 percent of all business done by American-flag companies is generated by longterm charters from the govern­ ment. The American Eagle would probably be laid up right now were it not for the fact that the company signed a five-year charter with the Military Sealift Command. Bill Charrier, president of Charrier, believes that the per­ centage of business generated by military charters will in­ crease. "For one thing, there has been a decline in the com­ mercial market, which is not expected to pick up anytime soon. In addition, the govern­ ment is looking to charter out more work, as long as it can save money." The SIU has been working hard to convince the Navy and the Military Sealift Command that they should charter out more of their work. "It helps every­ body," says Frank Drozak. "It saves money for the g(^emment, breathes new li^ into the maritime industry, and strengthens this nation'sos^alift capability. And most important, it creates jobs." The SIU Is Prepared Since military chartering is one of the few areas for growth in the maritime industry, the performance of the crew on­ board the American Eagle is something that has added to the Janet Price, messroom utility, holds up a souvenir from Grenada. security of every single member of this Union. Good work does not go un­ noticed. Walking onboard the ship for the awards luncheon, Andrew Gibson made a point of emphasizing that he had never seen such a clean ship. He dragged one of the luncheon guests down two decks below to show him a row of neatly stacked shoes used by the li­ censed and unlicensed members of the crew. He said, "Do you know what this means? It means that this crew is proud of the work that it does. Pride! Pride! If there were more people like this working in the maritime industry—on all levels—then we'd all be in good shape." In a sense, these SIU crewmembers were fighting a war on two fronts. History will record that they transported troops and supplies to Grenada. It will also record that the interests of the American people, the maritime industry, the members of the SIU, the government of the United States and indeed the government of pro-Western na­ tions in the Caribbean all coin­ cided the moment that the first American soldier landed on Grenada. And just as emphat­ ically, history will state that the crewmembers onboard the American Eagle had done something to make the Ameri­ can-flag merchant marine healthier, stronger, more pro­ ductive. t y Chief Cook Debbie Byers. December 1983/LOG/5 �Its Been a Busy Year in Washington for SlU We Fight the Good Fight to Promote Job Security for American Seafarers 'i*.. fare laws, were improved and updated. The laws, which cover everything from licensing to shipboard discipline, were mod­ ernized and improved. Even though some 75 pieces of maritime-related legislation were introduced in Congress this session, it was not a banner year for the industry. Only a handful of bills made it through the leg­ islative maze. But many SlU-backed bills are still alive despite heavy lob­ bying by maritime opponents to kill them. With this session only half over, 1984 could still prove significant for the future of the U.S.-flag fleet. The Third Proviso An end run around the Jones Act was stopped when the House closed the third proviso of the Act, a loophole which allowed foreign-flag carriage of cargo in certain conditions. The Senate has not acted on the bill yet. A bill which simply would have eliminated the Jones Act was crushed quickly. Alaskan Oil |v One of the major fights was over the efforts to export Alas­ kan oil. Heavyweight political consultants and lobbyists can­ vassed the Hill and the White House in attempts to gut the law which keeps this valuable resource for American use and keeps thousands of American seafarers employed. A coalition, led by the SIU, is on the verge of winning this important fight. Both the Senate and the House have approved versions of the Export Adpiinistration Act which retain the ban for several years. Because of differences in the two ver­ sions, final action will not come until Congress reconvenes in January. In the meantime, the Alaskan oil stays here and the jobs of American seamen are secure. Boggs/Trible Bill .71 ii * t'. • The Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act is still alive in both houses. In the House, Rep. Lindy Boggs' (D-La.) bill awaits fiill committee hearings after overwhelmingly passing the Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee. In the Senate, Sen. Paul D. Trible's (R-Va.) version of the legislation awaits hearings. Both bills face heavy oppo­ sition from the White House, but they are the only pieces of legislation that outline a com­ plete national maritime policy, something this nation has lacked for many years. The SIU and others have been able to beat back several efforts by the Reagan administration which would have weakened the nation's fleet. 6 / LOG / December 1983 4 still to Come SIU President Frank Drozak took the Union's and the maritime industry's case to Capitol Hill many times last year in an effort to spur the government into positive action to build the nation's merchant fleet. Reagan's five point "build foreign" program received scant support on Capitol Hill and ap­ pears to.have died in subcom­ mittee. Also the administra­ tion's effort to allow subsidized tankers to pay back their Con­ struction Differential Subsidies to enter the Alaskan oil trade has been bottled up. While that issue began as a proposed Department of Trans­ portation rule, the Union, through the appropriations process (where Congress de­ cides how much money each government department will get and how it can be spent), has been able to delay, and perhaps next session defeat, the change. The Cunard Bill The SIU did suffer a setback during the session when the Senate Merchant Marine Com­ mittee defeated a bill which would have allowed an Ameri­ can-owned company to re-flag two Danish-built ships to oper­ ate in the domestic passenger trade. It was one of the most heated maritime battles of the year. The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in the House passed it overwhelm­ ingly, but it lost by one vote in the Senate. Maritime Safety On the plus side, both Houses passed bills which will increase the individual seafarer's safety and rights. Survival suits are close to being mandatory equip­ ment on ships which sail in 60 degree waters or less. The Mar­ itime Safety Act passed the House and was attached as an amendment to another Senate bill. Both pieces of legislation call for the suits. The bill also calls for in­ creased owner liability in acci­ dents and deaths, plus strength­ ens reporting procedures for ship owners and the Coast Guard. Some minor differences must be worked out but the legislation could be on the president's desk early next year. The rights of seafarers were strengthened when Title 46, Marine Safety and Seamen's Wei- An attempt to eliminate cargo preference for blended credit and payment-in-kind agricul­ tural exports was held up in the Senate after some SlU-backed changes were niade in the Ag­ ricultural Export Act which dropped that part of the Act. That bill has yet to pass either house. Several favorable cargo pref­ erence bills were introduced, but few have made it past the subcommittee or committee level. But action on the legis­ lation should advance next year. A bill to establish a merchant marine memorial passed both houses. Here are other bills which may be acted upon next year. • TAKX—T5 program; • Maritime authorizations; • Several port development bills; • Maritime Redevelopment Bank; • Commission on merchant marine and defense needs; • Convention tax breaks for foreign-flag ships. Your Benefit Claim May Be Delayed Your claim for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Program may be delayed because we do not have your correct PER­ MANENT MAILING ADDRESS. To avoid late delivery of your benefit check, here's what to do: When you submit a claim for benefits, make sure that you write down your PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS. �-1- ^— --i .v; . V. ' .. ;' •;,;, ' -; • . ,,• ' -' ,'•' I'if?''. '' .'• Hundreds of Seafaring Jobs at Stake • i s 'Si. ll: • • SlU Wins Fight On Cargo for U:S.-Fiag Ships An end run around cargo pref­ erence laws was stopped dead in its tracks and more than $1.5 billion in cargo was saved for American-flag ships this month because the SIU's leadership in Washington was alert and ready. As soon as the word was out that administration free traders planned to eliminate cargo pref­ erence requirements on $1 bil­ lion in cash transfer aid and $2 billion in military aid to Israel, a two-front counterattack, led by the SIU began. First, SIU President Frank Drozak enlisted the aid of AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland and HISTADRUT, the Israeli labor group, fired Off letters and telegrams to top administration officials urging them to uphold the cargo preference laws. In several phone calls and meet­ ings, Drozak and other maritime leaders loudly and forcefully presented their case to the administration. At the same time the Trans­ portation Institute, along with two other national maritime or­ ganizations, filed a federal law­ suit against the State Depart­ ment and the Agency for International Development seeking an injunction against the unlawful practice. "We have to stay on top of erence laws. The General Ac­ these things," Drozak said. counting Office issued an opinion "We're getting wise to these that the program did not fall kind of shenanigans. It seems under preference requirements. every time Congress leaves town That opinion is "erroneous," and things start to wind down a according to the TI suit which bit, the so-called free traders in asks for a permanent injunction the administration try to pull the to stop the State Department rug out from under cargo pref­ and AID from "failing and re­ erence. It happened last year fusing to apply the Cargo Pref­ with the Egyptian wheat and it's erence Act to cash grant and cash transfer programs for Is­ happened other times." While the SIU was applying rael." pressure politically, the other American shippers have al­ action was taking place in ready suffered a "substantial loss of cargo (and) will lose court. The cash transfer program be­ significant business and suffer gan in 1979 as a replacement for economic loss" if the cargo more traditional foreign aid pro­ preference is not applied. grams. Instead of supplying low"Current U.S. preference cost or free commodities or cargoes are an economic main­ grants for specific purchases, stay for the U.S.-flag fleet. Any AID basically gives Israel money to be used as it sees fit. This fiscal year, some $900 million Was Strong Supporter of will be given to Israel. When cash tranfer started, the government of Israel agreed The SIU was deeply sad­ to continue to buy American products, mainly bulk grain im­ dened by the death of Congress­ ports at about the same level. man Clement Zablocki, 71, a Israel also agreed to abide by ^Wisconsin Democrat, who died the 50-50 cargo preference laws. of cardiac arrest Dec. 3, 1983 at While some shipments have been a Capitol Hill hospital. The con­ shipped on American vessels, gressman was stricken on Nov. the U.S. government has re­ 30 and never regained con­ fused to apply the cargo pref­ sciousness. change in existing policy will contribute to further decline of the U.S. fleet," SIU President Frank Drozak said in telegrams to several top administration of­ ficials. About a week after the Union's political action began, Drozak received word from the admin­ istration that both the cash transfer and military aid to Is­ rael would fall under cargo laws, meaning a 50 percent U.S.-flag share. "This means a lot of jobs for our membership. We couldn't have done Tt without Lane's help and the support of HIS­ TADRUT. It showed the ad­ ministration that working peo­ ple on both sides of the question mean business," Drozak said. • ] . 1• U.S. Fleet Clement Zablocki Is Dead Waterman to Keep Sailing During Crunch Waterman Steamship Co. in­ tends to keep steaming despite fiscal problems, the company's senior vice president said. The SlU-contracted company has eight ships sailing and three oth­ ers undergoing conversion work for eventual assignment to the Military Sealift Command. Earlier this month Waterman f filed for what is called Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What that means is the company will reorganize and continue to operate, not simply go out of business. This type of action protects Water­ man from its creditors. "Waterman is still in busi­ ness. Our subsidy contracts (with the Maritime Administration) are S"- - _ . _ _ _ Waterman's George Wythe, on charter to the Military Sealift Command in Diego Garcia, Is still sailing. still in effect and we're contin­ uing booking cargo," Senior Vice President George Hearn told the Journal of Commerce earlier this month. The company listed its assets at about $228 million and its liabilities at $242 million. Heam said one of the major reasons for the action was a combination of low freight rates and a lack of American export cargo. SIU President Frank Drozak agreed about the freight rates. He also pointed to the high in­ terest rates Waterman and other companies must pay on their loans, the delay Waterman faced in receiving government ap­ proval for the three MSC con­ versions and incredible delays in the government paying their freight bills on preference cargo. "This would never have hap­ pened if this country had a sane and rationaf maritime policy. It is time for the government and the industry to act or we'll be in deep trouble," Drozak said. Clement Zablocki Congressman Zablocki served in the House of Representatives for 34 years. He was chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee since 1977. House Speaker Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill (D-Mass.) called Zablocki "an architect of the War Powers Act who tried to strengthen the role of the House in foreign affairs." Congressman Zablocki was always a solid supporter of the U.S. flag fleet. He recognized the vital importance a strong American merchant marine played in America's national se­ curity. A staunch supporter of cargo preference, the congress­ man voted for both the 1974 and 1977 oil cargo preferences measures in spite of their con­ troversial nature. The SIU and the American maritime industry will greatly miss this giant of the United States Congress. We extend our deepest sympathies to his fam­ ily. ' /• /-• •i' ' M •'t-: " -x • . December 1983/LOG/7 . ! • �Boston Maritime Trades Council Honors Puerto Rico Official Drops to 11th Fleet Shrinks—Soviets Hold Giant Lead I The American merchant fleet has slipped in rank to 11th place in the world and the commander of the Military Sealift Command conceded the fleet was too de­ pleted to sustain U.S. troops or supply movements in any global conflict. A study by the Transportation Institute showed the U.S. fleet consists of only 574 privatelyowned ships which average about 23 years old. The Soviet Union, in comparison, has almost 2,500 commercial merchant ships which are about 13 years old on average. "Things are so bad that more U.S.-flag merchant ships were sunk in the Second World War than we have active in our entire merchant marine today," said MSG Commander Adm. War­ ren Hamm. Both TI and U.S. military planners agree that U.S. sealift capacity was stretched about as far as possible during the Gre­ nada and Lebanon hostilities. Correction Three delegates will be elected at each Deep-Sea port for next year's SIU Crews Conference at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., not from each constitutional port as was re­ ported in the November LOG. A full story on the confer­ ence, including the date of the meeting and the topics which will be included, will appear in the January issue of the LOG. "The recent crises in Leba­ non and Grenada have under­ scored how relatively small out­ breaks can tie up large numbers of forces and require extended supply capabilities," the TI study said. "How could we survive ship­ ping losses—which could be quite staggering—if we go to war?" Hamm asked. He also pointed out that with the in­ creasing size of merchant ships, one sinking could destroy 20 times more cargo than 40 years ago. In addition, the Soviet Union holds a wide margin in breakbulk ships, which while com­ mercially inefficient, are very valuable to military operations. The Soviets operate some 1,700 break-bulkers while the U.S. can count on only 300, including many old World War Two ships. "Everybody agrees we are in sad shape when it comes to sealift, but nobody seems to want to do anything about it. These past couple of months have shown how close to the edge we are, yet the adminis­ tration can't come up with any kind of comprehensive maritime policy," SIU President Frank Drozak said. Drozak pointed to the Boggs bill, cargo preference enforce­ ment, construction and operat­ ing subsidies and several other issues the SIU and others have backed as some answers to the problems of the merchant ma­ rine, all of which have been opposed by Reagan. Earlier this year an affiliate of the Maritime Trades Council of Greater Boston and New England—the Hispanic-American Council of Local 254 of the Service Employees International Union—held a luncheon honoring Raphael Hernandez Colon, former Governor of Puerto Rico, for the work he has done on behalf of American workers, the American maritime industry, and in civil rights. Representing the Seafarers at the luncheon was SIU Field Rep. Joseph Corrigan, far left. Pictured next to him are, from left: Raphael Hernandez Colon; Louis Surrell, chairman of Local 254 Hispanic-American Committee; and Alberto Vasllo, editor of El Mundo, the widely read Spanish daily. Safety Board Rules on Golden Dolphin Blast A combination of factors has been pinpointed as the probable cause of the explosion which took nine lives aboard the Golden Dolphin (Titan Navigation) in March 1982. The National Transportation Safety Board released a Syn­ opsis of its report. The entire report, along with recommen­ dations to prevent similar acci­ dents, will be released later. "The probable cause of this accident," the NTSB report said, "was the ignition by a welding "I swore I would never come home again till I was a pilot and could come home In glory!" Yes, you can pass the Coast Guard exam for First Class Pilot! At SHLSS, we'll give you all the help you need to earn your pilot's license. When you leave SHLSS, you'll go home to a better job and higher pay. Mark Twain,' "Life on the Mississippi" To enroll, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of SeamanMp, or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. 8 / LOG / December 1983 I arc or oxygen acetylene torch of combustible gases in the Golden Dolphin's forward main deck steam piping and the prop­ agation of the resulting flame through the steam piping into a cargo tank containing an explo­ sive atmosphere. "Contributing to the accident was the failure of the master and chief mate to ensure that the atmosphere within the cargo tanks, main deck steam piping and the cargo tank steam heat­ ing coils was gas free or inert." Seven of the nine men killed were SIU members. The blast occurred March 6, 1982 while several crewmembers were re­ placing a section of the main deck steam piping and other crewmembers were mucking out a cargo tank. There were several explosions and fire engulfed the forward half of the ship. The ship sank the following day. Course starts January 3 Come to SHLSS Take the Pilot's Course We'll help you go home In glory! , For Job Security Support SPAD �Our Members AfWerk SIU Presses $21M Suit Against Dixie Carriers Inland News On the Tug Valour In the port of Tampa recently on the tug Valour (Sonat Marine) are (I. to r.) Tankerman Jack Parsley, barge Capt. Mario Biagini and Util­ ity John Reuis. Unipn Boatmen Stand Tough; Dixie Uses Scabs on Boats In the latest development on the Dixie Carriers beef, which began on April 1, the SIU this month started taking deposi­ tions in Texas from the com­ pany's captains, chief engineers and other crewmembers as the Union filed a $21-million suit in the Lone Star state's 165th Dis­ trict Court against the Dixie par­ ent firm, Kirby Exploration Co. Previously, Dixie had been indicted by the NLRB for mas­ sive unfair labor practices against the SIU and its members in the Dixie fleet. At present Dixie is using many scabs to run its boats. The SIU is maintaining strong demonstration picket lines in all Gulf ports and those on the Mississippi River. The Union also is conducting an information campaign to the consuming general public dis­ tributing leaflets on the picket lines. ° This strike has been com­ pared to the Greyhound Bus Lines and Continental Airlines beefs where those companies have been trying to bust their respective unions, the Amal­ gamated Transportation Union and the Airline Pilots' Assn. On the Tug Victory AB Bob Harnish of the Va/our thinks it over in the crew's mess. Lynnhaven Services Boatmen OK Pact In the port of Norfolk, Boatmen of Lynnhaven Services Co. ratified their new contract via a mail vote. Mail vote ballots on a new contract were also sent out last month to Boatmen of the Allied Towing Ocean Division here. They are due to be returned by Dec. 19. Contract negotiations on a new contract at Marine Towing and Transportation here were due to start this month. The old contract will expire on Dec. 31. On deck of the tug Victory (Bulk Fleet Marine) recently In the port of Tampa are (I. to r.) AB Tankerman Ernest Walsh and Chief Mate Roland Ben^. Cook Jean Savole of the Victory takes time out for a photo. Negotiations on a new contract for barge tankermen here of Sheridan Transportation Co. were due to begin this month also. T A new boat for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad here went into service last month. Bay Houston, Western Towing Contracts OKd New contracts at both the Bay Houston Co. and Western Towing in the port of Houston were ratified by Boatmen last month. Substantial wage increases were gained across the board for the members. Radcilfff Materials Contract Talks Ongoing Contract talks on a new pact for Boatmen/Dredgemen at Radcliff Materials in the port of New Orleans will start early next month. 1st Engineer Hugh MacLeod chowIng up In the messroom of the Victory. Reading the LOG is Capt. John Hudglns of the tug Victory. December 1983/LOG/9 ;, �• : 1'-'• - ;^- .jy '- On the Big Ocean Tug Capt. W. D. Haden Here are some of ttie SlU crew of tt)e unique oceangoing tugboat ^pt IV 0 Haden (Bay Houston Towing) in ttie port of are (I to r) Chief Mate William Morris, Asst. Engineer Jirnmy Ca^ Chief'Engineer Donald W. McQuaid, 2nd Mate Herman Jeraegan, AS Philip Nolan and OS Joseph T. Fall. inland Pensioners : Vif \ Vincent Michael Keiiy, 58, joined the Union in the. port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a chief mate, pilot and captain for independent Towing from 1950 to 1952, on the tugs Anna and Brilliant (Sheridan Trans­ portation) from 1955 to 1956, and for Curtis Bay Towing of Philadelphia from 1956 to 1982. Brother Kelly was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resi­ dent of Media, Pa. IN MEMORiAM Jesse Ignacuise Kolodziejski, 60, died on Nov. 25. Brother Kolodziejski joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a FOWT. He sailed inland in the same port in 1956 with Curtis Bay Towing and the Independent Towing Co. in 1977. Boatman Kolodziejski also worked as a machinist for the N.Y. Shipyard in 1959. Bom in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Surviving are two daugh­ ters, Anna and Teresa and a sister, Martha Kirkaldy. Pensioner Charlie F. Hay­ wood Sr., 67, died on Nov. 3. Brother Haywood joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1955. He sailed as a chief en­ gineer for McAllister Brothers from 1952 to 1972. Haywood was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his widow, Ozelle and two sons, Charlie Jr. and John* 10/LOG/December 1983 Robert Joseph Aidridge, 58, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a mate and captain on the towboat Philip K. (G & H Towing). Brother Aidridge sailed for G & H Towing from 1962 to 1982. He began sailing in 1948. Boatman Aid­ ridge is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Jamestown, Kan., he is a resi­ dent of Ingleside, Texas. to!^ouston Towing Co. VP Norman L. Conner j" of the 106-foot, 13-knot Capt. W.D. Haden. She can comfortably berth 10 crewmembers in five staterooms. Frank J. Biachowicz, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975. Brother Biac­ howicz was born in Maryland and is a resident of Norfolk. Milton Carl Harris, 56, joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1963 sailing as a pilot for Sabine Towing in 1972. Brother Harris attended the 1977 Inland Texas Crew Conference at the SHLSS in Piney Point, Md. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Port Arthur. Chester Ellis Lewis, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1969 sailing as a cook for Plymouth Towing from 1967 to 1973 and for lOT from 1973 to 1977. Brother Lewis is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Lowland, N.C. and is a resident there. Donald L. Swain, 51, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1970. Brother Swain is a resident of Beaufort, N.C. in the central control room of the Capt. W.D. Haden are (I. to t.) Asst. Engineer Jimmy R. Cady and Chief Engineer Donald Vlt. McQuaid. 8uy AMERICAN , MADE PRODUCTS and look for the Union Label I Union Lal>el and Service Trades Deparlmenl, AFL-CIO �i^aiil^fe^iwfill- i;k-'j^aj?vr:.k... Ldfiul^. In Its monthly series of Interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key govemment officials instrumental jn shaping national ai^ maritime policy. Congressman Bob Cam Congressman Sam Gejdenson A C lthough Michigan is "Carr" country, Congressman Bob Carr (D-Mich.) is equally commit­ ted to America's merchant marine. His efforts for the entire transpor­ tation industry have been instru­ mental in stemming the tide of America's unemployed. Representing the 6th Congres­ sional District of Michigan begin­ ning in 1974, he served in the 94th, 95th and 96th Congresses. Despite an unsuccessful bid for re-election in 1980, Rep. Carr was re-elected in 1982 to serve in the current 98th Congress. The congressman is a member of the powerful House Appropri­ ations Committee which approves spending authority and allots rev­ enue for the support of the U.S. govemment. On this committee, Carr is a member of its Commerce, Justice and State Subcommittee; the Judiciary and Related Agencies Subcommittee, and the Transpor­ tation and Related Agencies Sub­ committee. In addition, the con­ gressman serves on several House Task Forces, among them, the Congressional Automotive Task Force, Northeast-Midwest Coali­ tion, Environmental and Energy Study Conference and the Arms Control and Foreign Policy Cau­ cus. Representing the industrial heartland of the country. Rep. Canrecognizes the vital role the Amer­ ican maritime industry plays in stimulating the U.S. economy across the board. During the 96th and 97th Congresses, the congress­ man was an ardent supporter of the export ban on Alaskan oil, and is a co-sponsor on similar legisla­ tion during this Congress. In April 1983, Rep. Carr urged Congress to pass this bill to prevent Alaskan oil from being exported to foreign countries. "If we are going to meet our energy nee4s at home, maintain a strong national defense and be pre­ pared for any emergency, it would be foolish to export domestically produced crude oil today. Our de­ fense program requires nearly 500,000 barrels of oil each day. The export of Alaskan oil would seriously compromise the capacity of our industrial base. We import more oil than we did 10 years ago. If we're not careful, we could be­ come vulnerable to the same prob­ lems that created the Arab oil em­ bargo in 1973," Carr said. The congressman is also an orig­ inal co-sponsor of the Boggs Bulk Rep. Bob Carr Bill, H.R. 1242. Recently, through his position on both the Com­ merce, Justice & State, and Trans­ portation & Related Agencies Subcommittees of the House Appropriations Committee, he led the fight against the Department of Transportation rule on the CDS Not of the sunlight, Not of the moonlight, Not of the starlight! O young Mariner, Down to the haven. Call your companions. Launch your vessel payback proposals. Recently, Rep. Carr visited SIU's Washington headquarters and met with a group of SIU upgraders. He explained the congressional legis­ lative process to the upgraders and his own efforts to revitalize Amer­ ica's auto industry. He noted that an upturn in the domestic auto economy bears a direct correlation in resumption of Great Lakes ship­ ping. ongressman Sam Gejdenson (D-Conn.)has represented the 2nd District of Connecticut since. 1980 and during his congressional term has been a strong supporter of American-flag revitalization. During the 97th Congress, Gej^ denson's first term of national of­ fice, he voted to secure the con­ vention tax deduction status for American-flag passenger ships. Representing a district comprised of fishing and shipbuilding towns and the home of the Groton Sub­ marine Base, Rep. Gejdenson sup­ ported and voted for Rep Claudine Schneider's (R-R.I.) bill, H.R. 3464. This bill, signed into law by the president, prohibits the construc­ tion of any naval vessel or any major hull or superstructure com­ ponent in foreign shipyards. In ad­ dition, the congressman is com­ mitted to Great Lakes rebuilding as he voted to retire the St. LawAnd crowd your canvas. And, ere it vanishes Over the margin. After it, follow it. Follow the Gleam. Merlin and the Gleam (1889), Stanza 10 rence Seaway debt. In the present 98th Ccj^gress, Sam Gejdenson is a co-sponsor of H.R. 1197, to extend the export ban on Alaskan oil and a co-spon­ sor of the Boggs Bulk Bill, H.R. 1242. The congressman is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Com­ mittee where he sits on its Sub­ committees of International Eco­ nomic Policy & Trade; and Western m. n- Rep. Sam Gejdensoii Hemisphere Affairs. On the Inte­ rior and Insular Affairs Commit­ tee, he is a member of the Energy & the Environment Subcommit­ tee; Oversight & Investigation Subcommittee; and Public Lands & National Parks Subcommittee. Outside committee memberships include Congressional Wood En­ ergy Caucus, Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition, New England Congressional Caucus, Congressional Arts Caucus, and Arms Control & Foreign Policy Caucus. The son of Lithuanian Jews, Gej­ denson was bom in Germany in an American displaced persons camp. He is the first child of survivors of the Holocaust to serve in the United States Congress. Rep. Gejdenson cosponsored a House resolution (H.Con. Res. ^118) disapproving the sale of AWACS and enhancement equip-r ment to Saudi Arabia and voted against the sale. He cosponsored H.J. Res. 349 authorizing U.S. participation in implementing the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty which passed on Nov. 19, 1981. He au­ thored a Sense of Congress Reso­ lution urging the Secretary of State to raise the issue of basic rights of all Soviet citizens with Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. The congressman is deeply committed to stopping human rights violations in the Soviet Union, particularly the repression of Soviet Jews. His commitment prompted the con­ gressman to travel to the Soviet Union in 1982 where he met with hundreds of Jewish dissidents. SIU is proud to work with Con­ gressman Sam Gejdenson to stop the human rights violations of peo­ ple throughout the world and thwart the decline of America's merchant fleet. December 1983/LOG/II . : 'K{ �• <4^, "" *• ia-- On the Alaska-Panama Run (Photos by QMED David Kopp) . ?i" '•• David Kopp, QMED, takes read­ ings in the engine room of the Overseas Juneau (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.). ,V.. 4 0/S Fade! of the deck department gets some help with his work. Tad Chilinski is the bosun aboard the Overseas Juneau. );• V". Representing the steward department are, from the left: Ray Owens, BR; Eduardo Malabad, messman, and Chief Steward J. Russell. Posing for their photo are QMED Sebastian Perdon Jr. (I.) and 2nd A/E Paul Yaworski. Members of the Overseas Juneau's engine department include Chief Pumpman Don Gilbo (I.) and Wiper Dan Ticer. Putting on a happy face for the camera Is 3rd A/E John Nelson of the engine department. i' 4H ;'.ft 'I'.'"-'' 1'--: 12 / LOG / December 1983 �•-, -'... '' •• i-' ' -..w •- " ., •;•'... . V: : !:• . ••>-' •" •^••1-"' -jiiSr i'i'iil'i''iiiini Seafarers ..aiil!l» HARRY LGNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Piney Point Maryland Third Mate Study Course at SHLSS: Prepare Qualified Seafarers For Third Mate Licenses Because of a continuing shor­ tage of competent and qualified licensed mates in the offshore towing industry, SHLSS offers a course for Original Third Mate, Motor Vessels. SHLSS to begin classes. Students who have already begun to study on their own for the Third Mate examination will find it much easier to keep up with the fast moving pace of the course. The course of instruction covers ten weeks of intensive study, and prepares qualified candidates for the Coast Guard examination. Students will also be required to have applied to the Coast Guard and be scheduled to sit for the examination. To be successful in obtaining a license, students will have to develop a strong desire to study and work toward their goal. The staff at SHLSS will make every effort to help students succeed. To be eligible for the examina­ tion, students must have discharges showing three years' seatime in the deck department with two and one-half years as ordinary seaman and six months as able seaman, quartermaster or bosun; or all three years as able seaman, quartermaster or bosun. All students are encouraged to acquire ample knowledge of the study materials before coming to The SHLSS STAFF Wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year li'X' : m. I'l David Klernan from New York determines the latitude and longitude of a vessel. SHLSS instructor Mike Meredith explains the set and drift of a vessel caused by currents. Class members are James Bernachi, Jonathan Dye, David Klernan, Charles Neaiis and William Stone. V -i ,.!l i :i 1 •' ' ;r ^ q. December 1983/LOG/13 �,.#• New SRLSS Training President Frank Drozak, the Executive Board of the Seafarers International Union of North America and the Trustees of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship proudly announce to the membership the opening of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School "Training and Recreation Facility." On January 3, 1984, "Your Home away from Home" will be available for occupancy at Piney Point, Maryland. Rules and Regulations for the SHLSS Training and Recreation Center WELCOME ABOARD We hope you enjoy your stay at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and misunderstandings, we are providing you with a copy of the Rules and Regulations for SHLSS Training and Recreation Center. This is your "Home Away From Home and we expect you to treat it that way. A. When you check in at the Lobby Registration Desk, you will be assigned to a roo^ to deposit $3.00 for your room key. Keep your receipt and the $3.00 will be returned to you wnen you check out. B. Upgraders will be assigned (2) to a room at all times. 0. Male Upgraders are not permitted to have female visitors in their rooms at any time, nor will female Upgraders be allowed to have male visitors in their rooms. Wives or Husbands will Ise per­ mitted to stay with an Upgrader in the Hotel during the time they are coTPhI nH hft jrogram. Proof of marriage is required and the upgrader is responsible for the conduct or his or ler dependent(s). D. Our telephone switchboard is in service 24 houp a day. Yo^u may make poll®®! from your room by dialing the operator at the Hotel switchboard. Local and 3i^ party calls are to be made from the phones in the Hotel Lobby. In the Lobby there are also credit card phones for your long distance calls. m E. . The switchboard starts wake-up calls at 0630 hours Monday through Friday. To use this service please notify the operator qnd give her your name, room number and the time you wish to be called. •i F. Name tags must be worn at all times. G. The serving hours for the Upgraders Dining Room is as follows: Monday through Friday 0630 - 0730 Breakfast: 1130- 1300 Lunch: 1730 - 1900 Dinner: •Early Dinner 1700 H. Saturday Breakfast: 0630 - 0800 1130- 1300 Lunch: 1730 -1900 Dinner Sundays and Holidays Brunch: 0700 - 1330 Dinner: 1700 - 1900 The only authorized area for the consumption of any alcoholic beverages is in the Anchor Bar. This rule will be strictly enforced by the management The Anchor Bar is open from 1700 — 2300 hours Sunday through Thursday and from 1700 — 2400 hours on Friday and Saturday. Neither food nor drinks are permitted in the Upgraders rooms at anytime. No alcoholic beverages will be brought on base for your personal use at anytime while you are Upgrading. /our free time we have a card For your enjoyment in your carr table game area, a game room, and a health operation in these areas will be posted for your spa with ping pong and pool tables. The hours of' op convenience at the Health Spa Registration Desk. J. If for any reason you require another key from the Front Desk you will have to sign for it. This se­ cond key must be returned immediately. If it is not then you will be charged $3.00 for the loss of that key. K. As soon as your course is completed you must report to the Hotel Front Desk for check out. You are held responsible for any damages or loss of items caused by you or your guests during your stay here at the school. L. Keep all TV, Radios and Stereo equipment at a normal volume level until 2300 hours. After 2300 hours you are required to turn the sound down on this equipment so that others may be allowed to sleep. M. The hours of the Laundry are: Monday thru Fridw 0800 -1800 Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays N. All other school facility hours can be found on the back of the SHLSS weekly log. O. The proper dress code has been posted in the Dining Room, Night Lunch and Bar areas. This dress code will be strictly enforced. The following is a list of items that will not be accepted as proper for the above areas: No hats, caps, or bandannas No shower shoes, sandals, or clogs No sleeveless shirts, or shorts AUTHORIZATION AND IN­ FORMATION CONCERNING DEPENDENTS Upgrading members may bring their families with them while participating in an upgrading pro­ gram. Room reservations must be made prior to your arrival at the school. The member must submit proof of marriage and is responsi­ ble for their dependents transpor­ tation expenses to and from the school. Rooms will be provided at no cost to the members' depend-, ents, but the member must pay for all meals consumed by their dependents. It is anticipated that three meals a day will cost approximately $7.00 per adult. Cost per child is approximately $3.50. Further, the member is respon­ sible for the actions of their dependents while using these facilities. FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS' DEPENDENTS Transportation for dependents will be provided to Lexington Park, Maryland twice daily as follows: The first vehicle will depart the Recreation and Training facility entrance at 1000 hours daily (seven days a week) and return at 1300 hours. The second vehicle will depart the Recreation and Training Facility entrance at 1500 hours daily (seven days a week) and return at 1800 hours. Coin operated washers and dryers will be located in your new "Home away from Home." The person behind the registration desk can direct you to their loca­ tion. The Health Spa facilities are available from 1600 hours to 2100 hours. 14 / LOG / December -•y r �- —; • jwri . '. - —^ •^j;ai:'.^\^g&''!ile^ierytga:!^ -ft . '^ v"' T' / > :mr- r 5&r { . ' .^ 'iici ? s.fCi if - r- ^ ' - ^ ' "'V' The SHLSS staff who are members of the U.S. Reserves presents SHLSS Vice President, Frank Mongeiii with a certificate of appreciation. From (I.) to (r.) are Tom Doyie — Army, Reserve Chief Warrent Officer 4, Dale Rausch — U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Lieutenant Junior Grade, SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii., Calvin Williams — U.S. Naval Reserves, Machinist Mate First Class, Eric Malzkuhn — U.S. Army Reserve, Sergeant, John Mason — SHLSS Dean of Vocational Education. INFORMATION ON YOUR ARRIVAL AT "YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME/^ We hope you will find your stay here pleasant, informative and rewarding. We provide students with various facilities and ac­ tivities to enrich themselves dur­ ing their educational experience. We also try to provide students with opportunities for personal growth and expression. Regulations fOr the Training and Recreation Facility. This is your "Home away from Home" and we expect you to treat it as such. Enjoy your stay and make this opportunity a learning experience for your future. Please remember not to abuse "Your Home away fi:om Home." You will be given a training schedule which outlines your courses and the time each course starts and ends. You are required to be on time for all assigned classes. A map will be provided to identify all buildings and major ships on the grounds. Award Received by SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii .!0 -J,' ^8» SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii was recently presented, by the State of Maryland, with an award for Employer Support of the U.S. National Guard and U.S. Reserve Units. This award is presented to a select few who have shown outstanding cooperation and support to U.S. Reserve Units. Said Mr. Mongeiii, "I am proud of the reserve members on our staff. These men are the backbone of our school." Simulator Bid Awarded to Ship Analytics - : To help eliminate any misunderstandings,we are pro­ viding a copy of the Rules and SHLSS Third Assistant Engineer Graduates k- SHLSS Dean of Vocatiooal Education, John Mason presents a check to Ship Analytics President Jerry Lamb. From (I.) to (r.) are SHL^S Controller Jerry DiPreta, SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii, SHLSS Dean of Vocational Education John Mason, Ship Analytics President Jerry Lamb and Vice President Roger Cook and SHLSS Culinary Director Don Nolan. From right to left are Ray Crane from Philadelphia, Frederick Reyes from New York, Spero Moche from Norfolk, Charles Johnson from New York, Bill Qlzzo from Wilmington and Gene CIpullo from Gloucester. The SHLSS has been in the market for a shiphandiing training simulator for sometime. The bid was awarded to Ship Analytics. The new simulator will aid in training Pilots, Towboat Operators, Third Mates and Quarter Masters. December 1983/LC)G/1S �•»•*>.• . — -a Course Schedule » January Through March 1984 ^ fvS ''ASJ l""* S"'"®" omoie U.S. Maritime Industry Steward Upgrading Courses through'^Mlrch® 1984''af \®hVse?f® January School Of Seamanship ® Seafarers Harry Lundetorg Check ln/Completion .Date Course IS separated in'to °four 'categorfel''' Size—SO sign up early ' schedule ftsr; will be limited in Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward bi-weekly bi-weekly bi-weekly <=^ S/"'" sr""" r> t^ate PraH ]• -V:,- - March 30 April 2 I Special Notice QMED Listing 9 Changes > 'i- . • •j: 3,^. Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date March 12 January 9 May31 February 24 I Course QMED k, nafia Graduation 'Jraouation members listed®beloT"eld through March 1984 as i:' varies varies varies varies o'"'" .... = Recertification Programs "'^-bershlp P;;eparinglS®ttenf^""" Length of Course Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Marine Electrical Maintenance Marine Electronics Operations Pireman/Watertender & Oiler Conveyorman Diesel Scholarship Third Assistant Engineer Tankerman Januarys March s February 13 _ March 2 April 13 April 13 March 29 January 3 January 3 January 9 February 3 February 24 March 16 January 4 January 12 Deck Upgrading Courses na^n a P^bhshcdln listing that was scversl corrections to® hat Ust LOG and have received r«orrofd^ecoS"fyouh»etie^^^ jhj A^st list to verify our coupon below anH QI&'' " • Bernadas, Restituto Burns, Michael Butch Richard Callahan, Charles Carr, John Chappel, Earl Dial, James Fay, Michael Gordius, David McGarrlty, David Phill>r«» Piercr PhilHps: Russell Paul _ sen, Paul ^ """'V'" -Ma i... bra „j, „ ,1.^ ; ™s X! S 0281 to/83 10/83 0^ 09/84 03/76 10/81 n "10/83 08/79 02/83 05/79 03,„ Check-In Date First Class Pilot January 3 Towboat Operator January 23 Scholarship Program Able Seaman March 12 Quartermaster January 3 Third Mate January 9 ^^^'dation/ March 19 Third Mate Celestial Navigation/ Master/Mate Freight & Towing Celestial Navigation/ March 19 Towboat Operator Lifeboatman February 27 16/LOG/December 1983 " ey Point, Maryland 20674 J " "Pdate my records: l| Aprils April 20 March 9 — -— • Date f ^ate """tttfj TV-- Diesel Reeular Regular fngemoon Sys.en«, Maio.e„a„„ a, „ . OTtr ft~Sys.e...s,Maio.e„a„ee8,Ope«,|„„s!r_ . . "tP'oon. Maintenance & Operation April 26 February n March 16 April 20 01/81 Mail To- Completion Date February 24 March 16 •: ; 09/r9 04/81 ece.t/i°Sm™gl°" Course 5"^ Date Date oldavaiid3td/.2ndAssisEngineer liceiue issued Date NAME SS# BOOK A- ADDRESS SSmoNiJ chaiigLV?Ci1>ov™record' ^^oras. Electronics j : Date I ">! �.i;' ..:C! 'C - . Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course f '£u,. ! •iMlittisi- Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application -.ll i Name Date of Birth IMiaaTeT (first) (Last) Address, h Mo./Day/Year (Street) IClIy) (State) Deep Sea Member • (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member • Social Security/c • Date Book Was Issued. Port Issued. Telephone 7^ " (Area Code) Lakes Member • Book// Pacific • Seniority — —_— Port Presently .Registered ln_ Endorsement(s) or Llcense(s) Now Held. No n (If yes, fill In below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes to. Trainee Program: From (dates attended) No • (If yes, fill in below), Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes Course(s) Taken —i, Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No • FIreflghtIng: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No • Date Available for Training . , • ' I Am Interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here If Not Listed ALL DEPARTMENTS ENGINE DECK • Tankerman • AB Unlimited • AB Limited P 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 • • • • • • QMED-Any Rating Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Automation Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) • Welding • Lifeboatman •i ;• K •' ADULT EDUCATiON DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GEO) • Developmental Studies • Engiish as a Second Language (ESL) STEWARD No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts after course completion. • • • • • COLLEGE PROGRAM Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat iniand Cook • Nautical Science Certificate Program • Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount nfeeded to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 December 1983/LOG/17 M �Area Vice Presidents' Report Guiff Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco A; S THE STRIKE against Dixie ».Carriers enters its ninth month, we are applying pressure across the board on this company. Picketing continues all over the Gulf and on the Mississippi River. Through leaflets we are keeping the public informed about this Union busting company. We even took our case to the streets of New York's financial district. In front of the New York stock exchange we handed out in­ formational leaflets about the fi­ nancial status of Dixie which is a subsidiary of a conglomerate called Kirby. According to the company, the strike is having little effect. But this is not what their third quarter financial report shows. It shows that Dixie's earnings are way down. The Union gave notice to the Securities and Exchange Commission that we want an inves­ tigation of their financial situation. We are also pursuing our case against Dixie in the courts. The Union has given notice to the company's lawyers to appear in a Texas court to take depositions in a suit we have over Dixie's conspiracy to oust the Union. • • • . In other news from the Gulf, we're in the preliminary stages of contract negotiations with two inland companies—Crescent Towing and Radclifif Materials. Also, our SlU-contracted paddlewheeler, the passenger ship Mississippi Queen, will have a brand new deck of suites put on her in anticipation of the World's Fair to be held in New Orleans next year. This will mean more employment for our members. Out of Houston we have word that a new tug has been added to the SlU-contracted fleet. Owned by Higman, she's called the Karl G. Andrem. Coast, by V.P. Leon Hail w; i.J i.. '".!• .' • fe' ';'y--' ¥^'. :'' '<•. •k •• •; •n'.'- 'E HAVE A NEW tug here on the East Coast. She's the 5,500 horsepower Chessie, owned by SlU-contracted C&O Railroad. Put into service early this month, the tug will be docking coal ships in Newport News, Va. The com­ pany is planning to come out with another new tug sometime in Jan­ uary or February. Also along the East Coast, the SlU-contracted cable ship Long Lines (Transoceanic) returned to Wilmington, N.C. on Dec. 2 after a 16-day trip on an emergency cable repair job in the Bahamas. From the port of Norfolk I'm happy to report that the contract at one of our inland companies, Lynnhaven, has been ratified. The new three-year agreement has an equal time provision. The contract also provides for increases in welfare benefits. Also out of Norfolk, negotiations will soon be coming up on the contract for the SIU bargemen at Sheridan. In other inland news from Norfolk, ballots for the Allied Towing contract must be back by Dec. 19. And on Dec, 31 the agreement expires at SlU-contracted Marine Towing and Transportation. In Baltimore on Nov. 16 our members crewed up the Santa Paula. Owned by Delta, she's the second of two ships bought by the company from American President Lines. The first was the Santa Rosa which has already made a round trip to South America. The Santa Paula will travel a similar route. She left for South America on Nov. 18. In Philadelphia, the SlU-contracted Cove Leader (Cove Shipping) was only laid up eight days before we crewed her up again. The company has a charter to run coastwise and to Panama. Finally, this spring there will be a crews conference at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. to work out proposals for a new deep sea contract. Delegates will represent the deck, engine and steward departments and will be elected from all deep sea ports. 18/LOG/December 1983 Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco I N MISSOURI there's an impor.tant primary election coming up t in the spring. Two candidates who the Union strongly supports, Ken­ neth Rothman and Harriett Woods, will be running for governor and lieutenant governor respectively. Right now Rothman is lieutenant governor and Woods is a state senator. Both are Democrats. In the 1982 national elections we supported Woods for U.S. senator. In a race that she was given little chance of winning. Woods lost by a very small margin. In another election, held this past November, William Clay Jr. was elected to be a Missouri state representative. He is the son of Missouri Congressman William Clay who is a very good friend of labor. In St. Louis, Union reps and members gave out leaflets at the Monsanto Company's world headquarters here. The leaflets informed the company's employees that Dixie boats are using the Monsanto docks. The SIU has been on strike against union-busting Dixie Carriers for over eight months. There's good news for Boatmen aboard SlU-contracted National Marine equipment. It looks like the company's boats will be running all winter. Last year they were tied up for a number of months. Also, up on the Great Lakes there's a good chance that 11 SIUcontracted American Steamship vessels will continue running after Dec. 20, the traditional date when Lakes shipping stops for the winter. Inland news on the Lakes concerns SlU-contracted Dunbar and Sullivan. The company is involved in dredging an area of the Old Rouge River in Detroit where part of the shore caved in. Finally, according to projections by the Army Corps of Engineers, dredging work for 1984 looks like it will be better than it has been for many years. West Coast, by V.P. George McCartney O UR BEAUTIFUL SlU-cont 'tracted passenger ship, the SS Constitution (American-Hawaii Cruises), docked in Los Angeles early this month with a fiill load of passengers. This is the first time the ship has been in Los Angeles since she began her Hawaii cruises. She'll head up to San Francisco for some repairs and leave that city on Dec. 19 with another full complement of passengers. In other news from ithe West Coast, we crewed the Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) in San Francisco last month. She'll be working on the Alaska oil run. Up in Seattle, we crewed the supertanker Williamsburgh (Apex) and the containership Newark (Sea-Land). The latter had been in layup one week. The Newark will be sailing to Alaska as will the Williamsburgh which will be travelling between Panama and Alaska on the oil run. In the state of Washington and in Oregon we have some ships laid up. One is the Santa Adela (Delta) which has been laid up in Seattle since the end of June due to lack of cargo. Another is the New York (Bay Tankers) which is in Longview, Wash.; and a third, the supertanker Brooklyn (Apex), is on Swan Island in Portland, Ore. There was an airport payoff in Seattle on Nov. 26 for the crew of the Puma (Lion Shipping) which was scrapped in Taiwan. Our pensions club is doing very well in Seattle. In fact,4here wiU be a Christmas party for members of the club and their families on Dec. 16 at the Catholic Seamen's Club in Seattle. Out of Wilmington, we have word that there was a meeting recently between the General Presidents' Offshore Committee and contractors who will be placing bids with Shell Oil for some offshore work. There could be a year's employment involved here. The General Presidents' Offshore Committee is composed of nine unions involved with offshore drilling and exploration. The SIU is one of those unions. �-- '5-. •>•- \ -)j ; " The Transportation " Institute Working for A Strong American Maritime Capability f -.vyi ' f Washington, D.C. is key to the survival of the U.S. maritime mdustry, and the degree to which the industry is active on this level will determine whether it can prosper. One of the organizations at the forefront of this activity is the Transportation Institute, which monitors U.S.-flag shipping developments within the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government and promotes better conununication among shipping companies, labor, gov­ ernment and the media. What the Transportation Institute does is important to members of the Seafarers International Union and their job security. Material on this and the following pages is provided to give Seafarers an understanding of what the Transporta­ tion Institute is and what it means to them. As the end of 1983 dra>vs closer, the U.S. maritime in­ dustry finds itself at one of its most critical stages, suffering from the increasing difficulties of low-cost foreign competition as well as the worldwide reces­ sion in shipping. From the standpoint of SlU crewmemberSj they are strengthened by the ability of the Union to fight to protect their interests at the Washington level. In this constant day-today struggle, particularly in the Congress and the executive agencies, the SIU works with an organization which has proven to be effective in its efforts to promote the maritime industry. That organization is the Trans­ portation Institute. Represent­ ing U.S.-flag companies and maintained by contributions from the ship-owning community, the Transportation Institute works closely with the Siy. Promoting Our Industry Since 1968 Devoted to research and ed­ ucation on a broad range of issues as they affect the nation's merchant marine, the Transpor­ tation Institute has been ac­ tively engaged in promoting the course of U.S. marine trans­ portation since its establishment in 1968. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. and main­ tains offices in the SIU head­ quarters building in Camp Springs, Md. and on the Pacific Coast in Seattle. Major Areas of Activity • LEGISLATIVE—Many bills considered by Congress have an enormous potential impact on the future of U.S.-flag shipping. The Transportation Institute works closely with members of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives as well as their st^s to help ensure that only the most beneficial maritime legislation is enacted into law. The Institute also seeks opportu­ nities to expand current laws for the benefit of the U.S. merchant marine. To obtain maximum success, the Transportation Institute coordinates its legislative activities with those of other maritime groups. Transportation Institute Board of Trustees Chairman Herbert Brand (I.) and Executive Director Peter Luciano testify before a House committee^ in support of legislation to secure cargo for U.S.-flf% ships (B<^ bUi). • EXECUTIVE—Federal agencies propose, laws and regula­ tions that are crucial to the formation of maritime policy. The Transportation Institute monitors and maintains close liaison with government agencies and offices involved in maritime issues to assure full agency adherence to existing laws and to see that the best interests of the maritime industry are represented in consid­ erations of proposed rules and regulations. • INDUSTRY AFFAIRS—Members of the Transportation In­ stitute include 174 companies engaged in America's foreign and domestic shipping trades, and barge and tugboat operations on the Great Lakes and the inland waterways. The Institute maintains close contact with and presents the concerns of these member companies to Congress and the executive agencies. The Transportation Institute points out that the stronger and healthier the U.S. maritime industry becomes, the greater the chance for expanded job opportunities for seafarers. M!- ? Institute Goals The Transportation Institute's activities are directed toward the development of a strong maritime capability under the United States flag. To achieve this, the Institute pursues a number of goals vital to the health of the industry. Some of these include: • Establishment of a national cargo policy designed to reserve a fair share of America's foreign cargo for America's ships. • Development of programs to make U.S.-flag shipping com­ petitive with foreign shipping in all respects. • Protection of American shipping from the unfair and discrim­ inatory practices of state-controlled and other foreign-flag ship­ ping in the U.S. foreign trades. • Preservation of U.S. domestic trade for U.S.-flag vessels. • Full development of U.S. waterbome commerce on the Great Lakes and the nation's inland waterways. December 1983/LOG/19 'W �pviA=^-^fi!ii^sa^W-jy«^> -* ••"-•" 'VK-'S'.... How the Transportation Institute Works ^ & The Institute works to reach its goals through a broad range of activities. Legislative Activities • Establishing relationships and maintaining contacts with the House and Senate member offices as well as the staffs of more than 20 congressional committees. • Monitoring all congressional publications to assure that all pertinent legislation is identified immediately so that appropriate action can be taken. • Analyzing proposed legislation to determine its potential impact on the maritime industry and tracking the course of that legislation by attending hearings and bill mark-ups. • Preparing testimony, letters, fact sheets and memos on each legislative issue as it develops. • Formulating strategy with the industry and other maritime groups and lobbying congressional members and staff on issues of concern. • Monitoring and evaluating federal agency compliance with cargo preference requirements. • Monitoring and commenting on applications from foreignflag operators seeking waivers of U.S. coastwise laws. • Analyzing government agency studies and reports and rec­ ommending further courses of action. • Keeping up-to-date with the complex of international mari­ time policies, laws and treaties. Legal Activities • Monitoring and evaluating court cases which have an impact on the maritime industry. • Advising and recommending courses of legal action. • Drafting regulatory proposals and comments in response to proposed agency rulemakings. • Providing legal perspective to legislative activities, particu­ larly concerning technical legislation. / Federal Activities • Developing and maintaining working relationships with offi­ cials of more than 50 federal agencies, executive departments and professional associations with an interest in maritime issues. • Educating agency personnel in the various government agen­ cies about the maritime industry. • Monitoring federal notices of proposed rulemakings and policy changes; analyzing the impacts of these proposals; drafting letters to and testifying before agencies. Industry Activities • Maintaining close contact with all Institute member compa­ nies including inland. Great Lakes, dredging and deep-sea oper­ ators. Assisting individual member companies in their relations with government agencies and the Congress. • Monitoring general industry trends and the effects of gov­ ernment policy on the industry's condition. • Coordinating industry activities through such groupings as a Towing and Dredging Council, a Liner Council, a Jones Act Coordinating Committee and a Bulk Shipping Council. • Conducting research and preparing correspondence, position papers and official comments on congressional and administrative proposals. • Representing interests of member companies to the Congress and its various committees affectiiig maritime activity as well as the many agencies and departments of the executive branch which influence U.S. shipping. •H-- Education, Public Affairs Activities I': •M •if The Transportation Institute maintains an efficient communication system. Here, an Institute staff member uses a*word processor to prepare a document to be distributed to Members of Congress. t, • Maintaining a resource library on maritime issues. • Participating in debates and seminars involving maritime and non-maritime groups. • Providing speakers to groups interested in American-flag shipping matters as a means of informing the public of the importance of an adequate merchant marine. • Maintaining a program of information through which SIU crew members enrolled in programs at the Lundeberg School are kept abreast of the state of the maritime industry. • Keeping members of the press informed through news re­ leases and direct contact so that they can make the general public aware of important issues concerning the U.S. merchant marine. Efforts to generate positive press coverage of the U.S. maritime industry and to correct biased and false editorials are continuous. • Publishing a monthly newsletter, Currents, and other publi­ cations which focus on major maritime issues. These are circulated to Members of Congress, government officials and industry representatives as well as national and local media. • �Why Washington Is Vital to Our Industry Washington, D.C. is the single most important forum for international as well as domestic American-flag marine transpor­ tation. Here, the laws, regulations and policies are put into motion that govern the manner in which U.S. shipping is conducted. The government's negative attitude toward the merchant shipping industry is the subject of the Institute's close attention. The Department of Agriculture, which has always been anti-cargo preference and is constantly seeking to evade its implementation, is a case in point. Government is not the only important focus of attention. Washington is also the site where every economic interest, organized as an association or represented by attorneys, works around the clock to assure that their own concerns are reflected in legislation and policy-making. Often many of their activities work against the interests of shipping and seafarers. Foreign-flag shipping interests and their governments, for instance, are bent on advancing their interests at the expense of U.S.-flag shipping. The Institute must be constantly alert to these activities as they affect the maritime industry and fight against other groups deter­ mined to counter the objectives of U.S. shipping. Listed below are some of the areas in which the Transportation Institute is active. Next to each are listed the interests who are in opposition. M The Department of Transportation (DOT) is a key agency affecting the course of U.S. marine transportation. Pictured here is the Department's headquarters building in Washington, D.C. The Institute closely tracks the maritime-related activities of the DOT as weU as dozens of federal agencies and offices. Issues In Action—1983 Interests Working Against U.S. Maritime Objeetives Boggs Bill—^This legislation would increase the use of U.S.-flag, U.S.-built vessels in the shipment of bulk commodities. The Trans­ portation Institute urges enactment of the proposal and has testified before Congress in support (rf the bill and its objectives. Boggs Bill—^Hearings held this year on the Boggs bill illustrate some opponents to U.S.-flag shipping. The following are some of the interests that testified in opposition to the bill: • Federation of American-Controlled Shipping (representing flags of convenience) • American Farm Bureau Federation • National Coal Association • American Petroleum Institute • individual corporations 'I - ' • Alaska Oil-^CuiTQnt law restricts the export of Alaska oil for energy and national defense reasons. Export of this oil would also have a damaging effect on the domestic tanker industry. Yet, some forces have repeatedly pressed for lifting of these restrictions. The Institute has been worldng with a coalition of interests to prevent Alaska oil exports. Alaska Oil—The principal supporter of Alaska oil exports has been Japanese industry, represented by executives of companies such as the Japan Iron and Steel Federation, Toshiba Corporation and the Industrial Bank of Japan. Others who have strongly favored exports of oil include Alaska business and industry and U.S. farm groups, who think the sale of U.S. oil to Japan will open up new agricultural export markets to them. Cargo Preference—Cargo is the mainstay of U.S. shipping. The law requires that 50 percent of all c^goes generated or subsidized by the federal government be carried on U.S.-flag vessels. The Transportation Institute has mounted extensive efforts to monitor compliance with the law and to take action when the law has been evaded. Cargo Preference—Federal agencies have been frequent of­ fenders in trying to avoid cargo preference requirements. Some industries have also attempted to press for abandonment of the legal provisions: • Department of Agriculture • Department of Energy • Department of Transportation • Department of State • agriculture industry • energy industry (coal and oil) • so-called free-trade theorists • foreign-flag shipping interests • foreign governments User Fees—^Proposals to tax American vessels operating on the inland waterways and in U.S. ports, and for services required by the Coast Guard, severely discriminate against marine operators and would upset the competitive balance among transportation modes. The Institute has actively opposed the user fee proposals before Congress. User Fees—Proposals to levy user taxes on the inland waterways industry have been before the Congress for many years. However, the Reagan administration has broadened the user fee concept also to include port financing and services provided by the Coast Guard. Principal support for user fees has come from the railroads, environmental groups and the administration. -i' ^ f �S^^SsIIjSQva -T~i;T:rvr. " Shipping Problems Demand Effort and Cooperation Hardly a day goes by that the maritime industry does not have a major crisis—attacks by for­ eign shipping interests seeking to penetrate the U.S. domestic trades, attacks by agricultural interests aided by the U.S. De­ partment of Agriculture at­ tempting to evade U.S. cargo provisions, attacks by Ameri­ can railroads mounting cam­ paigns to gain competitive ad­ vantage over U.S. shipping. These are typical of the kinds of problems that require full attention and which the Trans­ portation Institute concerns it­ self with on a daily basis. Staff members devote consid­ erable effort to these contro­ versies. This year, Alaska oil has been a major issue. Those who would export Alaska crude at great expense to U.S. ship­ ping have escalated their ef­ forts. Another focus of Institute activity has been the failure of the Reagan administration to fulfill Its promise to support ad­ equate minimum fill rates for the Strategic Petroleum Re­ serve. The Institute also makes a priority of pressing for favorable action on all legislation that would benefit the industry. An example of such activity is the Institute's support for the Competitive Shipping and Ship­ building Act of 1983. The bill, if enacted, would guarantee an increasing percentage of all bulk commodities in the U.S. foreign trades to be carried on U.S.-flag ships. h ,ft'. 'f , TI Member Partieipation A number of councils and committees, consisting of the various member companies, function on a regular basis to consider the problems facing specific segments of the mari­ time industry and to formulate and direct programs and policies to deal effectively with them. These councils and committees are; Liner Council Liner Council members re­ view a wide range of matters of particular concern to the deepdraft liner segment of U.S. marine transportation. Issues studied have included antitrust matters, taxation, customs reg­ ulations and procedures, gov­ ernment-impelled cargoes and the United Nations Conference Board of Trustees on Trade and Development's Code of Liner Conduct. A Board of Trustees, which meets quarterly, provides direc­ tion for the JnSitute. Chairman: Robert Leyh Vice President 'Waterman Steamship Corporation Board of Trustees Chairman Herbert Brand Transportation Institute Secretary: Jack Park Vice President Crowley Maritime Corporation Captain Leo V. Berger President Apex Marine Corporation Carmine J. Bracco Vice President Hudson Waterways Corporation Jones Act Coordinating Committee As foreign shipping interests step up their activities to pen­ etrate U.S. domestic shipping trades and as indications mount of anti-Jones Act attitudes within the Reagan administration, the protection of the American coastwise law requiring all car­ goes between two points in the United States to be carried on U.S.-flag, U.S.-built vessels be­ comes a major cause for con­ cern. The Jones Act committee meets regularly to deal with problems and issues that could jeopardize this important law. Thomas B. Crowley Chairman of the Board & President Crowley Maritime Corporation D. Ward Fuller President & Chief Executive Officer American Steamship Company Francis X. Gallo Vice President Victory Carrier, Inc. Harrison R. Glennon, Jr. President Titan Navigation, Inc. Chairman: D. Ward Fuller President & Chief Executive Officer American Steamship Company Michael Klebanoff President Ogden Marine, Inc. Robert McMillen President Totem Ocean Trailer Express Ronald C. Rasmus President Great Lakes Towing Company ; Edward P. Walsh President Waterman Steeimship Corporation ..1 Common Goals The activities of the Trans­ portation Institute are enhanced through its working relation­ ships with other groups within the U.S. marine transportation industry as well as those outside the industry who work on mar­ itime and other related issues. Currently, for instance, the Vice Chairmen: Robert McMillen President Totem Ocean Trailer Express Stephen A. Van Dyck President Sonat Marine Inc. Towing and Dredging Council Many of the Institute's shal­ low-draft member companies meet to discuss issues that affect commercial navigation in the domestic trades. These domes­ tic operators represent shallowdraft tugboats, towboats, barges and dredging operations on the seacoast ports, rivers. Great Lakes, and between the U.S. mainland and Alaska, Hawaii and the American territories. Chairman: Stephen A. Van Dyck President Sonat Marine Inc. Vice Chairman: Bruce Robeson President Foss Launch and Tug Co. Bulk Shipping Council This council works to identify and examine problems of spe­ cific interest to the bulk segment of U.S. shipping. Issues of spe­ cific concern cover such areas as: retention of Alaska oil, ship­ ments to the Strategic Petro­ leum Reserve and Navy support work. Chairman: Jack Goldstein Vice President: Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. i!-- . A •: V. Charles I. Hiltzheimer Chairman Sea-Land Industries Investments, Inc. Bruce Robeson President Foss Launch and Tug COi 22/LOG/December 1983 . ,--s<Kr Ran Hettena President Maritime Overseas Corporation J,..,., Transportation Institute is par­ ticipating in a coalition of labor and industry organizations for the purpose of preventing pas­ sage of legislation to permit the export of Alaska North Slope oil. In another area of extreme concern to the entire U.S. mar­ itime industry, the Transporta­ tion Institute and the Seafarers International Union have jointly filed a complaint against the Secretaries of the Department of Transportation and the De­ partment of Agriculture as well as the Maritime Administrator for refusing to enforce cargo preference laws for the ship­ ment of certain agricultural ex­ port cargoes financed under a special Department of Agricul­ ture financing program. On a continuing basis, the Institute maintains close con­ tact with many industry, labor, environmental and military groups that share its goals of maintaining a strong U.S.-flag fleet in America's economic and national security interests. �' •' • " - "• J'-:' i^lfi'. ' -• ' h Retired Seafarer Is 'Democrat of the Year' Legal Aid 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 In­ tended only for Informational pur­ poses: 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 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 tele. # (313) 532-1220 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) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wllshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravler Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. KIrschner, Walters, Wllllg, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gmenberg, Sounders & Levlne Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CAUF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davles, Roberts, Reld, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 - More than 300 state and local politicians and members of the Hampshire County (Mass.) Democratic Party gathered re­ cently to pay tribute to Louis Leopold, chairman of the Easthampton Democratic Town Committee, and an early and actiye member of the Seafarers International Union. Leopold, 60, was named "Democrat of the Year" for his 20 years of continued work for the Democratic Party, for his devotion to the aims of workers, and for helping change Hamp­ shire County from a primarily Republican-voting county to a strong Democratic one. Leopold also received cita­ tions from the Massachusetts state Senate, the state House of Representatives, Gov. Michael S. Dukakis, the county com­ missioner, the state Democratic committee and the Massachu­ setts Governor's Council. In being named "Democrat of the Year," Leopold said, "I accept this award only because the Democratic Party's ideals and my ideas are the same." He also noted that the Democratic Party has "put into effect the kind of legislature I've always been in favor of." An outspoken critic of the Reagan administration, Leo­ pold feels it is now up to the Democratic Party to fight for the rights of the majority of American citizens. The causes that he and the Democratic Party have worked for have included full employment, a fair tax sys­ tem, improvements in social se­ curity and decent labor policies. Louis Leopold first became Louis Leopold involved with politics back in a 1935 Springfield (Mass.) may­ oral race when he was 12 years old and campaigned for one of the candidates. Leopold joined the SIU in 1944 when the Union's head­ quarters was at 2 Stone St. in New York. He participated in all the SIU beefs and said he has many fond memories of Paul Hall and Paul Drozak. Now a retired member of the SIU, Leopold has for the past 18 years taught sixth grade at the Bridge School in Northamp­ ton, bringing to teaching the same enthusiasm and dedication that he brings to his other activ­ ities. He has. strong feelings about getting involved and keeping c=> Liberty Ship Memorial PMA Shipping Scene November 1983 REGISTERED SHIPPED SAN FRANCISCO Class "A" Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) WILMINGTON Class "A". Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) SEATTLE Class "A" Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) HONOLULU Class "A".. Class "B". Class "C" Relief Grand Total (All Groups) 26 0 0 26 0 0 0 0, 13 3 0 16 5 0 0 5 30 3 0 33 5 2 1 , 0 8 ^ , involved in the community. "Every person owes the com­ munity something," he said. "I don't think it is right to sit back and take without putting some­ thing back into the commu­ nity." These are not idle words, for Leopold is chairman of the Pi­ oneer Valley Social Democrats, USA; a national committee member of Social Democrats, USA, and a niember of the American Federation of Teach­ ers, AFL-CIO, and of the Na­ tional Education Association. His other memberships and affiliations include the League for Industrial Democracy, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, Friends of the Jewish Daily For­ ward, Institute for Peace in the Middle East, Workmen's Cir­ cle, and the Committee for a Democratic Majority. One of Leopold's most recent actions was td communicate the Northampton Labor Council's position to Congress with regard to the need for more jobs for American seafarers and ship­ yard workers—and he also man­ aged to take the time to stop by and visit the SIU hall in Gloucester, Mass. When he is not giving unself­ ishly of his time and energy or visiting with his daughter, Deb­ bie, Leopold resides in Easthampton with his wife, Ruth. "I am proud to have been an active Seafarer," wrote Leo­ pold in a letter to the LOG. And the SIU, in turn, is proud of you, Louis Leopold. 20 3 1 24 4 4 0 2 10 President Reagan recently signed into law a bill authorizing the John W. Brown, one of two remaining Liberty ships, to be resurrected from final lay-up and to stand as a memorial to mer­ chant seamen who sailed and died transporting troops and supplies to the forward lines during World War 11. Both the U.S. Merchant Ma­ rine Veterans of World War II and the John W. Brown Pres­ ervation Project plan to submit separate applications for the ship. H.R. 1556 submitted by Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N. Y.), reqqires only that the vessel be trans­ ferred to a non-profit organiza­ tion, maintained in as good a condition as received and re­ turned to the government if re­ quested. Decemljer 1983/LOG/23 . ''V • �mm am-. Jl :Wi. ; i; .- S/(J Healthline '•f- '-*-,,•(».-'• ,I : I,' • i •'- n • l.T V it: There's a Heeilth Crisis in the Maritime Industry There is a health crisis in the perception that doctors and sci­ maritime industry. For 200 years ence can take care of any sick­ Welfare Plan Increases seamen had access to free med­ ness. That is not true. Even ical care. Then suddenly, with­ though we live in an age of rapid Benefits out providing any alternatives, technological progress, there are the federal government shut down the Public Health Service Hospitals. Even the healthiest welfare plans have had difficulty in ab­ sorbing the extra costs. While coverage for SIU members has not been curtailed, it is unlikely that it can be expanded in the near future. Unfortunately, these devel­ opments come at a bad time. The present administration has reduced health and safety stand­ ards for all industries, thereby increasing the likelihood that American workers will come down with life threatening dis­ eases. The latest budget proposal contains more of the same bad medicine. If President Reagan has his way, medical benefits paid out by insurance compa­ nies will be taxed as income. A seaman who wants to save money can start by making sure that he doesn't get sick. There is no magic pill that will guarantee long life. Many fac­ tors contribute to good health. There are certain things that are beyond a person's control: pol­ lution levels, genetic predispo­ sition to certain diseases, un­ controllable accidents. Yet to a larger extent, good health de­ pends on things that are within a person's control: what and how much you eat, your drink­ ing and smoking habits, whether or not you exercise, how well you relax. One of the biggest stumbling blocks to good health is the severe limits to what modern The Seafarers Welfare Plan is happy to announce an medicine can accomplish. More increase in benefits. than half of all coronary patients Effective Jan. 1, 1984, Medicare will be increasing its die before they can get to the monthly premium from $12.20 to $14.60. Your welfare plan hospital. is being amended to provide for this increase. An equally big stumbling block The tmstees have decided that all eligible employees who to good health is the perception use Medicare as their primary insurer will be able to receive that doctors and medicine can the increased monthly premium. do nothing about any sickness eases are caused by poor assets that other people do not you may have. Eveil cancer can have. eating habits. be cured if it is found early For one thing, we are required enough. • Exercise regularly. Exer­ The greatest advance in med­ cise burns calories, relieves to take physicals in order to get icine has come in the field of stress, and improves mus­ work. That gives us a chance to discuss with our doctors sensi­ prevention. While there is only cle tone. so much that modem medicines • Refrain from abusing al­ ble food plans. It also gives us a chance to pinpoint any health can do in saving p^eople once cohol, food, and drugs. problems before they become illness strikes, it can educate • Avoid unsafe driving and serious. people about the risks they are recreational practices. One Seafarers and Boatmen are taking in their everyday lives. of the leading causes of represented by a Union that -There are certain actions we death for seamen is motor­ cares about the health of its can take to prolong our lives. cycle and automobile ac­ members. The Union maintains We can begin by taking personal cidents. clinics in several of the larger responsibility for our hedth. That • Get a regular medical check­ ports and river cities. It runs an means we should do the follow­ up. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center ing things: The time to protect your health so that members who have • Do things in moderation. ^ Most things done in mod- " is before illness strikes. Fortu-' drinking problems can begin to eration are good: eating, nately. Seafarers have certain lead normal lives. drinking, exercising. Even good things can be harmful Need Medical Records from USPHS? if done to excess. Here's Where to Get Them ... • Be well-informed. Before If you need to obtain copies of your medical records from we can correct a bad habit the USPHS, do not write to your local USPHS hospital. All or a life-threatening situa­ USPHS hospitals have been closed. tion, we have to knpw that Send all requests for medichls records to: it exists. • Don^t smoke. Smoking is U.S. Public Health Service one of the leading causes Health Data Center of strokes, heart attacks and 10000 Aerospace Road cancer. Lanham, Md. 20706 • Eat a well-balanced meal. According to a PHS official, the Health Data Center is now There is a lot of triith to caught up with the backlog of requests it has received. Any the old saying "you are new requests should take from two to four weeks to process. what you eat." Many dis- YOU RE A PROFESSIONAL SEAMAN... CROSS DRUGS OFF ...OR LOSE YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE / 24 / LOG / December 1983 �m in -tot^iiiiifltoti Seafarers International Union of Nortli America. AFL-CiO WASHINGTON REPORT 1983 is about to draw to an end. It has been a hectic year for the maritime indus­ try. ^ The number of ships under the Ameri­ can-flag registry reached a 40-year low. Waterman, for many years a profitable operator, this month filed for bankruptcy. We were involved in many fights on Capitol Hill. We won some, lost others, but more important—we laid the founda­ tion for the future. During the 1980 campaign. President Reagan promised to bring about a renewal of the American-flag merchant marine. Even his most ardent supporters will agree that this has not happened. Government, at least this government, will not save the American maritime in­ dustry. Renewal must begin with seamen themselves; it begins with the continued dedication and efforts of our own organi­ zation—the SIU. THE RACE IS ON ;-. (tj£-in 1984 is an election year. Eleven months from now Americans will go to the polls. The race has already begun. President Reagan is running hard and so are seven Democratic hopefuls. This Union intends to play an active role in, the campaign. We have no other choice: The security of our members de­ pends upon the federal government rec­ ognizing that there is a crisis in the mari­ time industry. PRESmENT REAGAN*S TRIP Ronald Reagan intends to visit China later this yeeu* in order to convince Amer­ ican voters that he is a real statesman who is on top of the issues. We think it is nice that the president will finally get a chance to do some sight­ seeing. But if he would take our advice, he could save himself the cost of a visit. He would do more for himself and his country by remembering this old Chinese proverb: Words are important, but not as important as actions. THE WORDS President Reagan issued a 7-point pro­ gram to save the maritime industry when he ran for office in 1980. We'd like to reprint it to reitiind our members what President Reagan promised to accomplish during his four years in office: 1. Provide a unified direction for all government programs affecting maritime interests in the United States. 2. Insure that our vital shipbuilding mobilization base is preserved. 3. Improve utilization of our military resources by increasing commercial par­ ticipation in support functions. 4. Recognize the challenges created by the cargo policies of other nations. 5. Restore the cost competitiveness of U.S.-flag operators in the international December 1983 Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings marketplace. 6. Revitalize our domestic water trans­ portation system. 7. Reduce the severe regulatory envi­ ronment that inhibits American competi­ tiveness. THE RECORD Here is a partial list of some of the major issues, events and bills that affected the SIU and the maritime industry during 1983. Almost without exception, the Rea­ gan administration has tried to block pas­ sage of legislation that would increase the number of American-flag vessels and jobs onboard those vessels. What is worse, it has failed to provide the American econ­ omy and the American maritime industry with the leadership it needs during these difficult times. COMPETITIVE SHIPPING AND SHIP­ BUILDING ACT OF 1983: (Better known as the Boggs Bulk Bill in the House and the Trible Bill in the Senate.) Legislation introduced earlier this year aimed at reviving the bulk liner trade. More than 100 congressmen are cosponsoring this bill. Passage of the bill would result in the construction of more than 150 American-flag vessels over a 15 year pe­ riod, all of which would be manned by American seamen. AL4^KAN OIL: An important issue that affects at least 40 SlU-contracted tankers and more than 1,0(X) SIU jobs. The Export Administration Act, which bans the export of Alaskan oil, was set to expire last September. Congress agreed to extend its provisions until February 1984. The bill was passed by the House and is still pending in the Senate, where it has considerable support. The administration has been pushing to have the ban lifted. CUNARD BILL: Would have doubled the size of the American-flag passenger ship fleet, and created 1,000 new seagoing jobs for American seamen by documenting two British-flag vessels, the Cunard Princess and the Cunard Countess, under the American registry. The bill passed easily in the House, but it was defeated in the Senate Commerce Committee by a one vote margin! U.S.-ISRAELI GRAIN DEAL: One of the major maritime victories of the year. It could generate as many as 20 vessels for the SIU alone. (See story on page 7 in this month's LOG.) MARITIME SAFETY BILL: The Mari­ time Safety Bill, which will strengthen existing safety laws, was passed by the House of Representatives and is still pend­ ing Senate action. The SIU considers the bill a badly needed first step. Recent mar­ itime disasters such as the much publicized disappearance of the SS Poet and the loss of NMU's Marine Electric have high­ lighted themeed for this type of legislation. JONES ACT: During the past year, the Reagan administration and various special interest groups have tried to repeal the Jones Act or else to enact legislation that would diminish its effectiveness. The Jones Act is, of course, the single most important piece of maritime legislation. One of the more publicized issues in­ volving the Jones Act was the Third Pro­ viso, which was passed by the House and is still pending action by the Senate. The Union supports the legislation because it would close up existing loopholes in the Jones Act. ACBL/DIXIE: The SIU made progress in its two-year battle to bring ACBL to jus­ tice. We have won three court cases against the company involving unfair labor prac­ tices. ITF: SIU President Frank Drozak was able to get the International Transport Workers to approve two important mini­ mum safety manning level standards ear­ lier this year at a meeting in Madrid, Spain. The ITF also discussed the problem of flag-of-convenience shipping, which it views as a threat to a safe international maritime industry. CDS PAYBACK: The Reagan administra­ tion has come up with a plan to allow subsidized operators to pay back their Construction Differential Subsidies (CDS) and buy out their Operating Differential Subsidies (CDS). The SIU is strongly against both plans, and has been able to delay implementation of a DOT ruling on the CDS issue at least until June 15, 1984. TAKX: Language adopted by the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee suggest stroiigly that the TAKX program and the SIU's stake in it—at least five ships—are right on course. The TAKX program was devised as a means of achieving two laudable goals; stimulating activity in the private sector of the maritime industry and saving money for the government in its sealift program. AFL-CIO VOWS SUPPORT: The SIU has gained the full support of the AFL-CIO in its figJit to revive the American-flag mer­ chant marine. In a speech before the AFLCIO's Maritime Trades Department ear­ lier this year, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland fully backed the MTD's legisla­ tive program, which includes the following points: • Continuation of the Construction Dif­ ferential Subsidy Program; • Ratification of the United Nations Code for liner conferences (UNCTAD); • Passage of the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983; • Increased operating subsidies; • Enforcement of existing maritime laws and regulations; • Strengthening of the Jones Act; • Utilization of bilateral trade agree­ ments, and • Continued ban of the export of Alas­ kan oil. December 1983/LOG/25 — y •,( �fjr Seafarers Visit Washington At Waiter Rice May Sail to Israel By the end of December or early in January from a Gulf port, the Walter Rice (Reynolds Metals) may sail to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel with a cargo of 22,000 long tons of grain. it OCT Plans N.O.-Ecuador, Peru Run Coordinated Caribbean Transport plans a new, direct run every two weeks for its R/0 R/0 Ambassador and R/0 R/0 Senator from the port of New Orleans to Ecuador and Peru. Sugar islander Off to Mozambique On Dec 21 from the ports of Houston and Pascagoula, Miss., the SS Sugar Islander (Pacific-Gulf Marine) will carry a cargo of 100-pound bags of wheat and corn to Maputo and Beira, Mozambique, East Africa, picking up 15,000 metric tons of corn at Houston and 5,000 metric tons of wheat at Pascagoula with delivery of 7,500 tons of corn and 2,500 tons of wheat to each port in Mozambique. MARAD Says U.S. Foreign-Flag "Controlled" Fleet Drops MARAD says the number of American-owned foreign-flag ships which the firms might be able to "control" in a national emergency dwindled to 411 on July 1. That was 35 less than on Jan. 1, mostly in the big tanker class. Liberia has 202 of them registered under their flag and Panama has 44 under theirs. Seventy-four (a gain of one) are freighters, mainiy cargo and refrig­ erator vesseis, mostly sailing under Liberian and Panamanian colors. Bulkers make up 91 of the 411 total, 74 registered in Liberia and the rest in Panama. ^ In 1970, the foreign-flag fleet had 394 ships, 268 in Liberia and 117 in Panama. f' Wiiilamsburgh Gets MARAD OK for Aiasifa Trade v..-:' A group of Seafarers attending various upgrading programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point came to Washington for a week-long educational conference at SlU head­ quarters. While they were in Washington, they visited the nation's Capitol where this photo was taken. With them was Liz DeMato, SlU legislative representative, seen in the second row. Posing for their pictures are Delilah Forslund, Dasril Panko, Thomas Maga, Jamie Quinones, Ray­ mond Anderson, Jimmy Skubna, Donald Phillips, Roy McCauley, Michael Temper, Richard Edge, Raymond Clock and John Raba. CG Admiral Cites ITB Mofru Pahu for Rescue 'oV' ..:^' 4' 11 For coming to the rescue on Oct. 12 of the 48Tfoot disabled fishing smack W/ngs, adrift for two weeks with three fishermen aboard about 265 miles northeast of Hilo, Hawaii, the ITB Moku Pahu (Pacific-Gulf Marine) was commended by U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Clyde E. Robbins of Honolulu. The admiral highly praised Capt. J.W. Sullivan and Seafarers of the Moku Pahu for "their unselfish willingness to render assistance to fellow mariners in distress." He added, "their willingness to get involved and remain overnight in the vicinity of Wings enabled Coast Guard resources to expeditiously locate and tow the disabled Wings to safety before Hurricane Raymond's arrival in the area." Adm. Robbins continued, "Please pass along my personal gratitude to all involved for a job 'Well Done.'" According to Capt. Sullivan it all began like this; At about 6 p.m., the Hawaii sugar-carrying ITB Moku Pahu enroute to Crockett, Calif., came upon the Wings boat, sans radio, reported overdue on Oct. 2. The Moku Pahu stayed on the scene 14 hrs, acting as a communications relay and sighting buoy until a CG HC-130B plane could spot them and parachute a radio, fuel and food down to the stricken fishing craft. The W/ngs'had left Ureka, Calif, on Sept. 16 bound for Hilo. When found, she had three cans of beans and a gallon of gasoline left. The nearest CG cutter Cape Small was almost two days away from the fishing smack. Darkness, high seas and windsmade it unsafe to try to manuever the Moku Pahu alongside or use the ship's lifeboats. Later, however, before the CG plane arrived, one of the Moku Pahu's lifeboats sailed over In calmer seas to the Wings with some food. 21/LOG/December 1963 tiii The 7T Williamsburgh (Anndep Steamship) got the green light from MARAD to haul North Slope crude from Valdez, Alaska to Panama for six months. ' •' • -i • Next month, the ST Overseas Boston and ST Overseas Juneau (both Maritime Overseas) may get the okay from MARAD also to carry the Alaskan black gold (oil). U.S. Merchant Marine 11th in World Shipping The American merchant marine fleet has declined to 11th place in global maritime, less thari a quarter as many ships as the Soviet Union, according to Tl. Our nation had 574 privately-owned vessels last year. In 1960, we had 1,008 ships compared to Russia's 875. By 1963, the Reds took the lead with 1,345 vessels, the U.S. 948. The Soviets lead in breakbulk freighters important to the military forces, dry bulk ships and tankers. The average age of American vessels is 23 years. Most ships "live" 25 years. Communists ships average 13 years. NMC Elects Sea-Land Head Johns as Chairman Sea-Land President R. Kenneth Johns was named chairman of the National Maritime Council (NMC) headquartered in Washington, D.C. Johns succeeds former Sea-Land chieftan Charles I. Hiltzheimer, who is going into retirement. Crowley Marine executive V. P. Leo L. Collar was elected NMC vice chairman for the 1984-1986 term. Shipbuilders 'Ed' Hood Gets Adm. Land Medal The Shipbuilders Council of America's (SCA) president for 24 years, Edwin M. Hood, received the annual Vice Adm. "Jerry" Land Medal "for outstanding accomplishment in the marine field" on Nov. 11 in New York City at the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers 91st yearly meeting and 2nd International Maritime Exposition. Hood, who retired this year, was national spokesman to the U.S. public and Congress for America's shipbuilding industry. He Is still SCA president emeritus and is also a council consultant �• LOG Photo Contest • v ' > V f, .' -: f' SeaLog X-Word By Debbie Greene Across 1. Great Lakes port 7. Texas port 13. Glide 14. Street address (abbr.) 15. N-Q connector 16.. Quote 17. Ship's shelter 19. West and Piney 21. PartoflOOF earth 22. 24. Obtained 25. Manages to make a living (with "out") 27. Main or jib 29. Drink in one gulp 30. Sea duck 32. Health resort 33. Fore and 35. Legal matter 37. We 39. Rear part of ship 40. To a great extent 41. Union chapter 44. Grain 45. Move up ••vfe,.47. One (It.) 48. Ripen culpa 49. 50. Aloha garland 51. Changes course 52. Sellout sign 54. Oil on water 55. British royalty (abbr.) 56. Sailor 57. Tavem offering 56. Part of 63 across 62. Ego source 63. Lou Grant actor 66. Seasonal greeting Down 1. Israeli port 2. Cargo 3. Cultivated plots 4. 5. 6. 7. Sphere Stop B-E connector Part of Santa's laugh THE SEAFARERS LOG PHOTO CONTEST deadline has been extended. You still have a chance to help us tell the story of life on the deepseas, rivers and lakes. Seafarers lead unique lives which nobody can see or share except through your pic­ tures. Send us your photographs by April and the LOG will name the winners in the May issue plus publish a special section of the winners and honorable men­ tions. Here is how to enter. Send your prints and negatives, pref­ erably 8 X 10 black and white7 but other sizes and color photos are welcome, to: Seafarers LOG Photo Contest 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Be sure to include your name, address, book nhmber and brief description of the picture. Your negatives will be returned. Pho­ tographs will be judged on con­ tent, quality and imagination. Send in your photographs now. Monthly Membersir^p Meetings Date Port Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters New York .Tuesday, January 3 2::30 p.m. Philadelphia .Tuesday, January 3 2:30 p.m. Baltimore ........ .... .Wednesday, January 4 2:30 p.m. Norfolk .... .... .Thursday, January 5 9:30 a.m. Jacksonville Thursday, January 5 2 :00 p.m. Algonac Friday, January 6 2:30 p.m. Detroit .Friday, January 6 ............... .... 2:30 p.m. Houston Monday, January 9 2:30 p.m. New Orleans ......... .Tuesday, January 10...... . . 2;;30 p.m. Mobile Wednesday, January 11.. 2:30 p.m. San Francisco Thursday, January 12 ......... 2::30 p.m. Wilmington ........ Monday, January 16..................... 2:30 p.m. Seattle .Friday, January 20 ..................... 2:30 p.m. Piney Point.... Friday, January 13 ............... 3:00 p.m. San Juan ...... ........Thursday, January 5........... .2:30 p.m. St. Louis Friday, January 13 2:30 p.m. Honolulu Thursday, January 12.; 2:30 p.m. Duluth Wednesday, January 11 2:30 p.m. Gloucester....... ......Tuesday, January 17 2:30 p.m. Jersey City .Wednesday, January 18 2:30 p.m. a. -S. Conflict with fi 9. " " 10. Prickling sensation 11. Holy Roman Emperor 12. Birds' shelters 18. Aida or Carmen 20. Feel elated (with "walk") 23. Special asst. to Drozak 26. Pacific Gulf Marine vessel 28. Model of perfection 31. Great Lakes port 33. Asleep (2 words) 34. Vibrating movement 36. Alabama port 38. Undenvater detection apparatus 40. Odor 42. Hiding place 43. Punishment or type of ship 45. Spanish home 46. Greek epic poem 53. Full of precipitation 59. Waterway barrier 60. Row 61. End of ship's yard 62. Greek island 64. Grad. year of high school 65. Prefix with ceed or change 1 2 3 4 13 17 21 Answers Next Month! Answers to Previous Puzzle M E R M 1u A n 0 A S L A N T T E N S 1 0 WMh r B r F A R A D E A C E D A 1 M E D N N E R Y BBBDEI BBB BBBBB BBB BBBBB BBB B QOBBBBfl B BBBBBB B BBBBBB [fnr u |M I |R IK G A . T BBBBBBB December 1983/LOG/27 • �ij".~v>,,riji5^ai^-:Jf.i-ja«,afi^^ Seafarers Wait and Reminisce Job Call in the Brooklyn Hall * . I• .i ft clinic, which is located on the courtyard right behind the main building. Seamen and officials are on a first name basis. Jack Caffey, special assistant to the president and vice president of the SIUNA, sits in a glass office. Members feel free to walk in and talk about problems: up­ grading, going to the ARC, dis­ ability benefits, shipping— whatever. Caffey looks like a bull and acts like a mother hen. A sea­ man comes in and complains that he'll never be able to pass the Coast Guard test because he doesn't speak English. "Goddamit, you've got to try! Go down to Piney Point for a while, they have teachers who are specifically trained to teach people whose first language isn't English. And besides, they give the tests orally in Spanish or Greek or whatever if you re­ quest it." After work, the Union offi­ cials get together and talk about the day's events. "Did you check on that vacation application? Does he have enough time to sit for his license? When is someone around here going to win the lottery?" It is said that each port has its own personality. San Fran­ cisco is known for its sophisti­ cation; Baltimore for its bawdiness. New York is different. It is a little bit of everything. More than anywhere else, it embodies a sense of history. On a clear day, you can look out the window and swear that you're on the North Atlantic run. By MAX HALL "t The Seafarers International Union hail in Brooklyn, N.Y T •--4^ "yf^. fu HE UNION hall in Brook­ lyn—a reddish brown three story building with silver art deco lettering—stands on the comer of Twentieth Street and Fourth Avenue. Seamen mill outside in the moming waiting for the 10 a.m. job call. They talk about ships they have sailed on, or try to solve the problems of the world while trying to drum up a card game. Hardcore Brooklynites de­ bate what neighborhood the building is in. Officially, it is part of Park Slope, but most peojple say that it is in Red Hook, Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park, or even Borough Park. The entrance to the building is on the side, right off the courtyard. As you walk in you can see the model of a small shipping town that Norman Tober made. Norman Tober— a tmly wonderful man who gave Vassillos Catranos, chief electri­ cian, ships out of New York. new meaning to the term "cqlorful"—manned the door until he died of lung cancer four years ago. The building is always full. New York is the biggest port in the country, and people from as far away as North Carolina and Maine ship out from here. It is a veritable Tower of Babel. On any given day you can hear Arabic, Spanish, Chinese and Greek spoken, if you eavesdrop on the conversation. , Shipping has been slow, thanks to President Reagan and his maritime policies. Oldtimers and not-so-oldtimers reminisce about the Vietnam War, when a sea­ man could have his pick of ships. Now, Diego Garcia is a viable alternative. New York has its fair share of oldtimers. Their stories give the building a sense of history. "I shipped out with Paul Hall." "I shipped out with Frank Drozak." Some of the stories are clearly bull, but facts are less important than delivery. The counter is always full. Literally hundreds of members each day lean on it while waiting for a vacation check or some handy bit of information. A picture of Paul Hall stands in the front of the large hiring hall. It is a reproduction of a drawing made for a Reader's Digest story written by Victor Reisel, the famous labor re­ porter. Disco blares from the Port o'Call bar on the first deck. Davey the Bartender runs a tight ship. There are, however, three things certain in this world: death, taxes, and the certainty that someone is going to play Gloria at least twice in one hour. The building has the taste and feel of an extended family. Bar­ bara, the cleaning lady, often brings baked ziti to the patrol­ men on the second deck, or to the doctors or nurses in the Mustarl Lalong sails as a wiper and ordinary seaman. Patrolman Bob Seizor conducts a job call. 28/LOG/December 1983 - I K �, ,, ' if.' Ji': ' -' ••'•r^M •'?«(• ' .-r • '•..-'ici-'f'" '"'f' Waiting is the name of the game at the Brooklyn hall. At left. George Raubenstein and Scott Hudson wait to catch a ship. In the center photo, Dimitries Papaioannos, assistant cook, sips coffee while waiting to ship out. And at right, Zein Achmed patiently waits for a cook/baker job. t. AB John Cataldo (r.) reminisces about his days at Piney Point while Jose Ramos and Alex Bonefont look on. Roberta Blum sails in the steward department as a cook and baker. - Frank Andryauskas, OS, does his waiting at the counter. December 1983/LOG/29 �I; .• • '. L - • Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism 1, f .. _}H --.-•,W ••.\ -'-'I 'I-• • > -r . -if •7.x , rl^- It Hi. , I• - •i U't i. Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man hlindly travel a course that 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 pt 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. 30 / LOG / December 1983 Alcoholic Rehobilitdtion Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. 1 understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No. .... Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-00JO I ..... I (Zip) 1 I I �•5 On The Lakes Directory of Ports Troy Becomes New Pensioner It is often a big event when a long-time Seafarer gives up the sea and takes to the land for a well-deserved retirement. So it was last month when Clarence Troy received his first pension check. Troy began sailing in 1937 and says he has never lost his love of "the good life." He assured his many wellwishers that he would still be a frequent visitor to the SIU hall in Algonac, Mich, since he now resides only eight miles away in Marine City, Mich. Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGIorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike, Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 Clarence Troy (r.) receives his first pension check and a congratulatory handshake from SIU Rep Byron Kelley in Algonac, Mich. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOV. 1-30, 1983 Port Gloucester.: New York Phllaclelphia Baltimore Norfolk............ Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals. Port Gioucester New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfoik Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals.. Port Gloucester NewYork...,. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk... Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • ^; — 2 63 0 13 9 6 77 33 11 19 42 8 12 0 295 2 25 2 8 13 0 13 19 5 4 24 4 7 0 126 0 70 2 5 8 9 50 22 10 11 27 4 14 0 232 3 10 0 2 3 2 12 9 1 6 11 3 4 0 66 1 32 1 5 3 2 31 12 8 5 16 4 5 0 125 0 19 0 1 0 0 3 4 9 2 6 0 1 0 45 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Rellels 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 DECK DEPARTMENT 10 0 71 22 0 0 0 0 19 5 0 7 2 0 8 5 0 48 6 0 23 5 0 9 2 0 14 15 0 28 21 0 6 8 0 26 3 0 0 2 0 260 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 40 0 11 4 7 26 12 5 9 29 9 13 0 165 ElimNE DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 12 ' : 8 155 2 28 23 38 140 69 77 49 66 15 86 0 756 12 65 5 16 30 14 35 53 33 23 28 9 59 0 382 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 10 1 169 4 18 23 34 • 107 46 55 34 36 12 77 0 616 7 30 0 6 10 11 28 28 27 19 24 4 30 0 224 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 2 2 0 0 0 13 2 52 0 2 4 0 8 15 M 10 10 3 5 0 171 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 1 3 0 0 0 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 01 0 0 0 0 0 32 24 0 0 70 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 5 0 0 11 0 4 3 0 0 15 0 6 3 0 1 25 , 0 22 3 0 2 65 1 4 1 0 0 26 0 5 3 0 0 40 0 5 10 0 0 9 0 15 19 0 0 25 0 2 3 0112 0 5 2 0 0 42 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 111 85 0 4 341 Port Gloucester New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals ENTRY DEPARTMBIT 12 29 91 1 1 7 29 8 23 4 8 38 41 13 22 6 22 4 22. 7 28 5 7 11 14 0 12 134 322 0 3 0 0 0 2 1 0 6 1 2 0 0 0 15 Totals All Departmonts 786 20 559 . , ' B 536 BOO 210 8 24 2 44 2 15 9 9 53 20 40 9 14 9 29 0 255 1,968 14 246 8 45 62 36 102 71 172 67 58 32. 103 0 1,016 1,793 0 14 0 1 0 4 6 2 34 6 6 2 3 0 78 113 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •"'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of Novemtier was down from the month of Octot>er. A totai of 770 jobs were shipped in November on SiU-contracted deep sea vesseis. Of the 770 Jobs shipped, 536 Jobs or about 69 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiiied by "B" seniority peopie. There were 24 trip relief Jobs shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a totai of 444 relief Jobs have been shipped. • • BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216)621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., P.O. Box 0770, 43207 (614) 497-2446 DULUTH, 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 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325 2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave:, Brooklyn 11232 (212)499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 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 St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 Si^^rt SPAD December 1983 / LOG / 31 \ 'l ^ || ..r �I ^FlHa & ^. n Ai "ii H.:. s i-i W' if m fyi- M cook. He was born in Georgia Pensioner and was a resident of Jackson­ Phillip Cyrus Ad- ville. Surviving is his widow, kins Sr., 61, died Irene. on Nov. 26. Pensioner Jose Brother Adkins Doletin, 67, died joined the SIU in on Dec. 6. 1947 in the port Brother Doletin of Norfolk sail­ joined the SIU in ing as a bosun. 1949 sailing as a He was bom in Midkiff, W. Va. cook and baker. and was a resident of Ports­ He hit the bricks mouth, Va. Surviving are his in the 1961 widow, Mary; a son, Phillip Jr. Greater N. Y. Harbor beef. Sea­ and a daughter, Christina. farer Doletin was bom in Ilolo City, P.I. and was a resident of Pensioner Francisco Felici- Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving is a ano Bayron Jr., niece, Paz Colon of New York 80, passed away City. on Nov. 28. Howard Brown Francis, 61, Brother Bayron died of cancer at home in San joined the SIU in Diego, Calif, on Aug. 15. Brother 1942 in the port Francis joined the SIU in the of New York port of Wilmington, Calif, in sailing as a FOWT for Seatrain 1969 sailing as an AB. He was Lines. He was bom in Puerto one of the 66 elected delegates Rico and was a resident of to the 1975 Piney Point Educa­ Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving is a tional Conference. Seafarer cousin, Marcos Acevedo. Francis also took the Point's Pensioner Harrison Colquitte navigation course. Francis was Burnsed, 53, died of cancer in a veteran of the U.S. Navy the Baptist Medical Center, during World War II, the Ko­ Jacksonville on Oct. 13. Brother rean War and the Vietnam Con­ Burnsed joined the SIU in the flict. Francis was graduated fronr port of Jacksonville in 1969 sail­ the Navy's Teletype Repair ing as a cook. He began sailing School. He was born in Petty, in 1951. Seafarer Bumsed was Texas. Cremation took place in . an elected delegate to a Piney the Leneda Crematory, El CaPoint Conference. Born in Pem­ jon, Calif. Surviving is his widow, broke, Ga., he was a resident Vivian. .•v of Jacksonville. Interment was Pensioner Louis Daniel **Dan" in the Hillcrest Abbey Ceme­ Lae Jr., 68, died of heart disease tery, Savannah, Ga. Surviving at home in New Orleans on are his father, Manning and a Nov. 6. Brother Lae joined the sister, Janet Gagnon, both of SIU in 1938 in the port of New Pembroke. Orleans sailing in the steward department. ,He was a veteran Pensioner •of the U.S. Navy's Seabees in Benito R. Cuenca, 81, passed away World War II. Seafarer Lae was on Sept. 10. born in New Orleans. Interment Brother Cuenca was in the Greenwood Ceme­ joined the SIU in tery, New Orleans. Surviving^ 1948 in the port are his widow, Laura and a of New York brother, Joseph. sailing as a cook. Harry T. Larson Jr., 53, suc­ He was bom in the Philippines cumbed to cancer in the Pen­ and was a resident of Violet, insula Hospital, Burlingame, La. Surviving are his widow, Calif, on Oct. 19. Brother Lar­ Beulah and a son. Mack of Chal- son joined the SIU in 1955 in mette. La. the port of San Francisco sailing Pensioner as a bosun. He began sailing in Curtis Madison 1949. Seafarer Larson also sailed Dials, 73, passed for Delta Lines. A native of away on Nov. 25. Perth Amboy, N.J., he was a Brother Dials resident of Santa Clara, Calif. joined the SIU in Burial was in the Cypress Lawn the port of Sa­ Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. vannah, Ga. in Surviving is his widow, Linda 1951 sailing as a of San Jose, Calif. 'n Pensioner James Terah Lassiter, 82, passed away on Oct. 30. Brother Lassiter joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Boston, Mass. sailing in the engine department. He was born in Conway, N.C. and was a resident there. Sur­ viving is his widow, Effie. Donald "Don" Lee Merson Jr., 32, drowned on Aug. 21 in Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Mer­ son joined the SIU after his graduation from Piney Point in 1972 sailing as an AB on the CS Long Lines (AT & T) in 1978. He was bom in Baltimore and was a resident there. Burial was in the Emmanuel Cemetery, Scaggsville, Md. Surviving are his parents, Donald Lee Sr. and Millicent Merson of Baltimore and two sisters, Karen and San­ dra also of Baltimore. Pensioner Wil­ bur Walter Newson, 70, died on Nov. 20. Brother Newson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a bosun. He sailed for the SUP in 1934. Sea­ farer Newson was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Jacksonville, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Pensioner Wil­ liam F. Randall, 70, died on Oct. 19. Brother Ran­ dall joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as a chief cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Randall was bom in Houston and was a resident of Spur, Texas. Surviving are a brother, J.C. Randall and a sis­ ter, Lillian Austin of Spur. Pensioner Jo­ seph Holman Roberts, 66, died on Nov. 26. Brother Roberts joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing as a cook on the 7T Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) in 1971 and for SeaLand. He was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Queens Village, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Ann; a son, Chester of Hollis, N.Y. and a daughter, Mrs. Tito Haydel of Teaneck, N.J. Francis Thomas Roussell, 57, died in the UCLA Harbor Med­ ical Center, Torrance, Calif, on Sept. 5 from a head injury sus­ tained in a fall at home in Long Beach, Calif. Brother Roussell joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1970 sail­ ing as an assistant cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Roussell was born in Lawrence, Mass. Cremation took place in the Angeles Abbey Crematory, Compton, Calif. Surviving are his mother, Eleanor of Long Beach and a brother, Thomas R. Roussell of Wilmington, Maine. David Bryant Sprague, 29, died of injuries sustained in a motor­ cycle accident in Seattle on June 24. Brother Sprague joined the SIU following his graduation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship En­ try Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1973. He sailed as a maintenance engineer. Sea­ farer Sprague was bom in Se­ attle and was a resident of Brinnon. Wash. Cremation took place in the Forest Lawn Crematory, Seattle. Surviving are his par­ ents, Virgil and IPatricia Spra­ gue. Pensioner John Anthony Schultz, 75, passed away on Oct. 27. Brother Schultz joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a cook and baker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Ko­ rean War and World War II. Seafarer Schultz was bom in New Orleans and was a resident of Violet, La. Surviving is his widow, Maijorie. Pensioner John Sylvester Swee­ ney, 74, succuflibed to a heart attack in the Mountainside JL Hospital in Glen Ridge, N.J. on Hi # H Sept. 9. Brother (Continued on Next Page.) 32 / LOG / December 1983 " - �I Sweeney joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1956 sailing as an AB for SeaLand. He began sailing in 1941. ^ Seafarer Sweeney was a veteran of the U.S. Navy before World War II. A native of South Da­ kota, he was a resident of Cald­ well, N.J. Burial was in Wallkill Cemetery, Middletown, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Clara. Pensioner Stanley Sese Torres Sr., 75, passed away in Manila, P.I. on Oct. 12. Brother Torres joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a cook. He began sailing in 1947. Seafarer Torres was born in Hilo, Hawaii and was a resident of Las Pinas, Rizal, P.I. Burial was in the Manila Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Imelda; two sons, Stanley Jr. II and Amutto; a daughter, Gina; a brother, Man­ uel; a sister, Maria and two nieces, Rosa and Michaela Oscampo. Pensioner George Franklin Turner, 53, died of cancer at home in Tampa, Fla. on Oct. 11. Brother Turner also sailed as an assistant engineer for MEBA, District 2. He was born in Bartow, Fla. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Great Lakes Daniel Michael Gavrila, 35, died of head injuries in the Ash­ tabula (Ohio) General Hospital from a fall onto the Conneaut, Ohio dock while boarding the SS Richard J. Reiss (American Steamship Co.) on May 17. Brother Gavrila joined the Union in the port of Chicago, 111. in 1979 sailing as an AB and gateman and also sailed on the SS Consumer Power (American Steamship Co.) in 1979. In 1965 he was the leading football scorer as a varsity halfback for Visit­ ation H.S., Bay City, Mich. Laker Gavrila had a B.A. in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a degree in Freshwater Biology from Saginaw Valley State Col­ lege. He worked two years as KNOW YOUR RIGHTS an accounting teacher in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. and a year for the N.Y. Metropolitan Opera Co. Gavrila was also a laboratory technician for the Cfanbrook Institute in Detroit, Mich. Born in Conneaut he was a resident of Bay City. Burial was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, Kawfawdin, Mich. Surviving are a daughter, Abigail Claire; his parents, Octavian and Christine Gavrila; a brother, Edward; a sister-in-law, Robyn, and three nieces, Dana and Annette of Houston and Kara of Santa Fe, N.M. A Visitation classmate and John Glenn H.S. teacher, John R. Ploechi said, "Anybody who knew Dan cared a great deal for him because he was a very car­ ing person. He had a real love for life as I'm sure his resumd shows. He wanted to get the most out of life, so he did many things." ^ Pensioner Elmer C. Hodge, 80, passed away on Nov. 20. Brother Hodge joined the Union in the port of Detroit. He was a resident of Morrisdale, Pa. Surviving is his widow, Anne. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 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 violatioii 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 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU Pensioner Martin Kowalski Sr., 70, died on No^. 1. Brother Kowmiki joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959. He sailed ~ as a FOWT for the American Steamship Co. from 1970 to 1971. He was born in Michigan and was a resident of St. Ignace, Mi^. Surviving is his daughter, Patti. James R. Scott Sr., 54, died in the Superior (Wis.) Hospital on Aug. 24. Brother Scott joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1956 sailing as an as­ sistant conveyorman. He sailed until 1979. And he sailed on the SS J.A.W. Inglehart (National Gypsum). A native of Flint, Mich., he was^a resident of Alpena. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Sur­ viving are his widow, Dorothy; three sons, James Jr., Leonard and Edward and a daughter. Patsy. 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 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 thp SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and dis.bursements 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. • i iRiniiiiiiii iiiiii rniuiuiiiiii 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. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for sanie. 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. EQUALS RIGHTS.»AI1 members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU con.stitution 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 may be solicited or received because of force, job di.scrimination, 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 SeafBlrers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above ri^ts have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutioMi right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately nutify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by ccrtilled maO, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth \lhy and Britamda Vi»y, Prince Georges County^ Camp Springs, Md. 20746. December 1983/LOG/33 '? �i'-' -l-i Deep Sea Joe Calvin Arnold, 59, joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and deck delegate Brother Arnold is a resident of Liberty, Ky. Vernon Lewis Barfleld, 72, joined the SlU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Barfleld began sailing in 1947. He sailed on the SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) in 1974. Seafarer Lynch was born in Hahira, Ga. and is a resident of Mobile. Rocco "Rocky" Bocchetta, 70, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a waiter. Brother Boccheta was born in Italy and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of New Orleans. Union Personal Safety /^ard for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Maiden Creek. Seafarer Gosse was on the Sea-Land Shoregangs in the port of Seattle and in Oakland, Calif, and on Water­ man Steamship Co.'s Shoregang in the port of San Fran­ cisco in 1965 and the others from 1975 to 1981. Gosse attended a Piney Point Union Educational Conference in 1971. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, he is a resident of San Francisco. Cyril Vincent Grab, 66, joinp^ the SlU in the port of New Orleans in 1961 sailing as a QMED. Brother Grab sailed on the ST Overseas Chicago (Maritime Over­ seas). He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Grab was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Metairie, La. Michael Vincent Kitsko, 64, joined the SlU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB Brother Kitsko is a veteran of the _ u S Army Air Corps during World II. He was born in Whitney, Pa. and is a resident of Hoboken, N.J. James Henry Loe, 62, joined the SlU in the port of Houston in 1966 sailing as a bosun for Sea-Land. Brother Loe began sailing in 1958. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and of the ^ Vietnam War. Seafarer Loe was born in Paducah, Ky. and is a resident of Wil­ mington, Calif. James Alvin Long, 62, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a bosun. Brother Long began sailing in 1942. He also sailed on the Sea-Land Pioneer. ^ Seafarer Long was born in Frostburg, Md. and is a resi­ dent of Joppa, Md. Joseph M. McCabe, 68, joined the SlU Richard Barstow CornVaino V. Hakkarainen, 65, joined the SlU in the port of Mobile In 1959 sailing as an stock, 58, joined the SlU in in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as AB Brother McCabe is a veteran of the U.S. 1944 in the port of New York an AB on Scandinavian ships in 1945 and Army in World War II. He was born in New sailing as an AB for Seatrain from 1953 to 1957 and for the U.S. Army York and is a resident of Wilmer, Ala. Lines and Puerto Rico Marine Transportation Corps from 1945 to 1949. in 1976. Brother Comstock hit Brother Hakkarainen was a former member Norris Marion Tripp, 60, the bricks in the 1961 Greater of the Finnish Seamen's Union and the joined the SlU in 1944 in the N.Y. Harbor beef. He was bom Norwegian Carpenters Union. He was born port of Norfolk sailing as an in Providence, R.I. and is a in Antrea, Finland and is a resident of Reno, AB. Brother Tripp is a corporal resident of Coventry, R.I. veteran of the U.S. Army's Nev. 523rd Engineer Petroleum Lawrence Philip Conticello, 59, joined Distribution Co. as an auto Walter Everett Hantusch, the SlU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore mechanic in the Korean VVar. 55, joined the SlU in 1945 in sailing as an AB. Brother Conticello is a He was born in Mabel, Minn, the port of Baltimore sailing veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. and is a resident of Seattle. as a bosun for Sea-Land. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident Brother Hantusch walked the there. picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. He was Edwin Cumbie Cooper, 64, joined the born in Queens, N.Y. and is SlU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing William Bianchard, 62, joined the Union a resident of Houston. as a chief steward. Brother Cooper is a in the port of Chicago, III. in 1964. He sailed veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. as an AB for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Baker Bin Hassen, 73, joined the SlU in from 1963 to 1982. Brother Bianchard was He was born in Dothan, Ala. and is a resident the port of New York in 1966 sailing as an born in Belvidere, III. and is a resident of of Arcadia, Texas. AB. Brother Hassen was born in British North Calumet City, III. Joseph Michael Duffy, 65, joined the SlU Borneo, Malaysia and is a resident of New in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a York. Jacob Hajostek, 62, joined the Union in recertified bosun. Brother Duffy last sailed the port of Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. He on the ST Beaver State (Westchester Ma­ Nicholas Hatgimislos, 58, sailed as an AB for the Great Lakes Towing rine). He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during joined the SlU in 1948 in the Co. from 1952 to 1983. Brother-Hajostek World War II. Seafarer Duffy was born in port of New York sailing as a was born in Cleveland and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Catskill, recertified chief steward on Strongvilie, Ohio. N.Y. the M/V Tamara Guilden Charies R. Miller, 58, joined the Union in (Transport Commercial). David Campbell Fair, 66, joined the SlU in Brother Hatgimislos was the port of Detroit in 1961. Brother Miller 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Fair graduated from the Union's sailed as an AB for the Reiss Steamship Co. was born in Virginia and is a resident of Recertified Chief Stewards He is a resident of Wayside, W.Va. Baltimore. Program in September 1982, Edward Joseph Murphy, 65, joined the and he began sailing in 1944. Frederick "Fred" David He sailed 10 years for the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in_1961 Gosse, 63, joined the SlU in Waterman Steamship Co. sailing as an AB for the Great Lakes Dredge 1947 in the port of Mobile Seafarer Hatgimislos won a and Dock Co. from 1959 to 1968 and for the sailing as a recertified bosun. 1961 USPHS Sanitary Award Great i_akes Towing Co. from 1969 to 1981. Brother Gosse was graduated Certificate while riding the SS Brother Murphy was born in Belfast, Northern from the Union's Recertified Wacosfa. A native of Phila­ Ireland and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He Bosuns Program in February delphia, he is a resident there. is a resident of Buffalo. 1975. He also received a 1960 Great Lakes 34/LOG/December 1983 :» f t ' M 1 �-• ' I Bosun Roy Theiss finishes up his lunch aboard the Long Lines during its brief stay in Baltimore. T'S A LONG way to go for a telephone repair, from Wil­ mington, N.C. to the coast of Nova Scotia, but the SlU-contracted C.S. Long Lines (Tran­ soceanic Cable Ship Co.) made like a floating telephone repair truck to fix phone lines some 200 fathoms below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. The 20-year-old cable ship has laid thousands of miles of cable all around the world, lines that Deck delegate and AB Art Lawson and AB Bill Sanford demonstrate a hoist on the Long Lines. Baltimore Port Agent Al Raymond boards the Long Lines to work out any problems the cable ship crew may have. carry everything from phone calls from grandma to top secret military communications. Based in Wilmington, the Long Lines can be under way with its full crew of 125, including 68 Sea­ farers, in 24 hours to any spot where repair work is needed. The biggest problem for the underwater communication ca­ bles is fishing trawlers, which can accidently hook the phone lines. The Long Lines was on its way back to Wilmington when she stopped in Baltimore to pay off most of the crew before heading home. With their work finished, steward assistants Sherman Hudson (I.) and l^orris Cuffee get a chance to chow down. December 1983/LOG/35 �i f?'-' Digest of Ships Nestings BROOKLYN (Apex Marine), Oc­ tober 17—Chairman R.F. Garcia; Sec­ retary Victor Romolo; Deck Delegate Frank Corven; Engine Delegate Fred V. Vogler; Steward Delegate M. Abdulla. No disputed OT. There is $19.35 in the ship's fund. All is going well, according to the bosun. The educa­ tional director reminded crewmembers to check the LOGs for the latest SHLSS course schedules and to upgrade as soon as they have enough sailing time. Brother Charles Carlson, chief cook, was taken off ship by a Coast Guard helicopter to a hospital in Costa Rica. Word on Carlson's condition is still being awaited. Thanks were given to Duayne Hockenberry for the great care he gave Brother Carlson. There are V few, if any, problems aboard the Brooklyn. The ship is in pretty poor condition, but the job is getting done. The steward department keeps the crew happy and full with their good food. The next port is Long Beach, Calif.; then on to San Francisco, Calif, or Portland, Ore. for payoff. DELTA CARIBE (Delta Steamship Line), October 3—Chairman Richard Darville; Secretary Russell A. Cobb; Educational Director B. Ball; Steward Delegate Prince Baker. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that this has been a fairly smooth trip with only a few minor beefs. He also gave a brief lecture on safety habits aboard ship and urged all hands to be ex­ tremely careful in their work so as to avoid accidents. The patrolman will be asked for a copy of the duties of crane operators. This request stems from a motion made at the previous meeting. The importance of donating to SPAD and of upgrading at Piney Point was also stressed. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our de­ parted brothers and sisters. All hands were thanked for helping to keep the messhall and recreation room clean at all times, and a vote of thanks went to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Galveston, Texas. T CAGUAS (Puerto Rico Marine), October 9—Chairman C.L. Gonzales; Secretary J. Ross; Educational Direc­ tor R. Thompkins; Steward Delegate Leon Butler. There is some disputed OT In the engine department which will be brought to the attention of the port agent. The ship's fund contains $100, The bosun urged all crewmem­ bers to write the Union with regard to their new contract, making any sug­ gestions they feel are Important. He also stressed the Importance of read­ ing the LOG. The current Issue Is ^ especially loaded with articles of vital Interest to Seafarers. Crewmembere of the Caguas want It known that they are against the creation of permanent • "^jobs, no matter how such proposals are phrased. They favor the rotary shipping system as It stands. 36 / LOG / December 1983 KOPAA (Pacific Gulf Marine), Oc­ tober 8—Chairman Anthony B. Caldelra; Secretary Milton Thrash; EducationaJ Director R. Panes; Deck Delegate Steve Karstel; Engine Delegate Craig Bell; Steward Delegate Earl J. Pence. Some disputed OT was reported In the deck and engine departments. There Is $55 In the ship's fund. The bosun talked to the crew atx)ut their arrival In Egypt. He mentioned that the air conditioner would be repaired there and also asked that members keep all doors closed and try to keep people out of the rooms and mess during their stay. Th^ educational director talked about the Importance of donating to SPAD and the good that It does. He also mentioned that If there Is anything he can do to help crewmembers, be sure to let him know. The secretary ."1 asked the crew to please not throw away the tableware and glasses as supplies are running short. He wants everyone to make themselves feel at home, but at the same time to take care of what they have. A suggestion was made to raise the pension plan for men with 20 years to $800 per month, especially with the cost of living still going up. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the well prepared food, the good serv­ ice and the great cookouts. The next port is Egypt, then on to Crockett, Calif, for payoff in December. LNG LEO (Energy Transportation Co.), October 23—Chairman Sam T. Brooks; Secretary Henry Jones Jr.; Educational Director J. Ferreira; Deck Delegate James D. Fletcher; Engine Delegate Dan Brass; Steward Dele­ gate James Johnson. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine de­ partment. There is $529 in the ship's fund. The Pac-Man machine is doing well as a money-maker, as are the arrival pools. The chairman talked about the committee fie was part of at Piney Point. This committee, he said, met with one purpose in mind—^to try and , work out the issue of a permanent jobs program. Having just left the shipyard, everyone aboard the LNG Leo has been very busy getting the ship cleaned up. All the steward assistants are doing a fine job, which is a reflection on the good training they received at Piney Point. The educational director wel­ comed all new members onboard. He noted that an order is pending for some sports equipment—balls, bats, gloves, etc., in the hopes that they can win a Softball game or two. A discussion was held about safety and cleanliness In the food areas, and crewmembers were warned of potential problems while in the port of Arun—problems involving drugs which could put members and their shipmates in trouble. All hands were also asked to help their fellow crewmembers who were making their first trip to sea. Slamming of doors, playing of loud tapes and radios should be avoided. Respect your shipmates! Next port; Nagoya, Japan. OGDEN CHARGER (Ogden Ma­ rine), November 6—Chairman Franz Schwarz; Secretary Simon Gutierez; Educationai Director J.H. Balison; Deck Delegate Julio Verdejo; Engine Dele­ gate Lewis A. Seymour; Steward Dele­ gate J.C. Mahaffey. A few hours of disputed OT was reported in the deck department. Some good news was announced by the bosun, namely that the company agreed to pay the over­ time in the port of New York due to the Columbus Day holiday. The edu­ cational director reminded everyone to read the LOG. It has many informative articles pertaining to Union activities and the struggles of the maritime in­ dustry. A request was made that the captain carry enough money for draws in each port. This would alleviate the problem of having crewmembers wait untii the port agent brings the money. The TV needs further repairs (by a professional), and a new antenna should also be purchased. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment. Next port: Baton Rouge, La. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), November 13—Chairman Marvin McDuffie; Secretary Bennie Guarino; Educational Director R.H. Breeden; Deck Delegate R. 8. Darius; Engine Delegate Alejandro Martinez; Steward Delegate H. Bryan. No dis­ puted OT was reported. The chairman advised all hands to read the LOG in order to keep current on the activities of the SlU. The educational director said that the company puts five movies aboard the vessel each month. He will see if that number can be raised to 10. Crewmembers were asked to help keep the crew rec room as clean as possible. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our -departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Pan­ ama. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Mari­ time Overseas), October 16—Chair­ man D. Ellette; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Director Edward H. Self. No disputed OT. There W£is $130,in the ship's fund, but after the purchase of a new antenna and a few other items, the fund is now $9.13 in the red. The bosun talked to the mem­ bers about the necessity of writing their congressional representatives to fight the Aiaska oil bill. The advantages of upgrading at Piney Point were stressed by the educational director, who said that he has the necessary applications for any member who is interested. The video machine is broken and wili be sent ashore in Texas City for repair. Contributions are being openly solic­ ited from the membership to purchase a new one. A vote of thanks was extended to the bosun for his time and effort in installing a new antenna. A vote of thanks was also given to the steward department by the officers and unlicensed personnel for the fine meals. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Texas City, Texas. PATRIOT (Ocean Cariers), No­ vember 6—Chairman O. Hernandez; Secretary T. Macris; Engine Delegate Joseph A. Michael. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported this voyage. There is $4.10 In the ship's fund. The chair­ man reported that except for the weather, everything is running pretty smoothly. The secretary said that the ship has a good crew with many Piney Pointers aboard, and that they are doing a good job. The importance of upgrading at Piney Point was stressed by the educational director. The ship is sailing two men short from Italy, one QMED and one AB, but no problems have arisen. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: New York. �jnalOitertorOa Engine e Bicardo s,e«ard [e Aaron -g Some cl*sXe Cosf^® ^ Co\umbus Day OT doe to tne a^d ^ >was The bosun re; departmente^ p,ace J mat the P^ Q^y rneetjng SE*.kAHD g"t^hairtnan Land Service), Oc ° ^^^g^ary p ' E Christiansen. ^ QQ\QX\\ £n Reed; Deck De^®9 u Graves < gfne Oeiega^^^^^^^ L. Bradiey^ Itev^ard D^iegf® reported. Th® Srrj:.-S=:^. —• «« of t^o^d, the ^P;Xi« oirc^®. Rotterdam. J ^ A'"" "s very much P'®®®"};^ steward, ® hack- '^ot been ttonswete m members tlymg ^ ^o-mght stay nS ®^t'®®Tt» ?he tine mfstewatd <leP®J"®an ovation «as food ami ®®®';f nazei e'®° °''f living the ehipette'^'=^ jlled in the sW g,gctrician wi« termtna\)-^ about h\s transp con^inafef on.Wa«"«^'®rty,eoeivad°ne^ vacation. J)® "T vote ot thanks jy tfansportatioa departjnent «as that ct^^ Japan to 1® ^S0^€B vTtanspottaTransp 2S-«S£'£=r who had been et ®e ^„<jer the age )Derovr .•joepEHOEHCE SEA-L'^'*® . November 13 ^ uoven, tour. u* • •Wi * et®'® Japan. -epeh- '----trin^I^^re also reOtticisJ ^'P® following vesselsoeivedtromthero S^iis-.DeckOe - Director M • oeiegate rkU. Lah^° oteward Oeiegate 1 avtfrence; Stew -n the d®^^.S in pave P^^^gSeceivedahy IS yet. nor P^®Jigdquarters. He nicationstromhe ^ ^ ed each P®P "-wers tor d»scK With ttiek^ ^ ^0 probovettirne ot ^ ^ ooatdihg ^po turned^ tojh ^e" atthe ^®%vtatd end unMSt ' V-JfT • m S!.s%rs'^i OWBSEW® POiinvMt. r^irrs: "i^atoh can catch som Mg^iawnnwo iSsi- HI# ^na ,51 e^m l\ \Word • ^ earless Caf af orlmber of tj« 'A ^y^PP® "o^A Care^^^ •t\ u chant '^®"^crty ships named ^ ,,j,cck fo j jgn pos^ who had Ltb^^chant Marine s ostage/$3-25» ^#r R Moore, who n attacking fhe s jjanies after them. ^Ipn prisoner and your nam ^ ^ ftotn 1942 until " merchant crew crewtnem er ^ other m dress to; Grant jfallowell. - ®®®®.' .oan. has wntofntorethanh.OtW" „ves repatriated. figures relat ^ #l-Box 2 . personnel w^"#"®!!, including •»®"hensive book about teresting fe®!® Merchant Manne 1 "P'f fLs in ships end during ^PP'vd in campstnBl°*t t conHieh I ,endows i . y^v the those who dt® ,. 5 contain the ri-.""° lhat c ••::— _ , _i,«e ,el suffered y v/orld • several appendi®®® mt Marine during namesjfj!^^:^ III Careless Word -ompanV'-sHtPf® Ct. -^mpany'ka''®® Ukes •' ^Tffom Navy and piled, tron ^ ^f '"'^isfships that were lan 257 ®V ^at conflictdnrnaef^ver book (with hard cove ges and ^^^h ship. happened jtshotne ing such fact s owtier/opera (where ,5) , when and time, date re it *'®®„f mekction'.nnn>position ofth ji^jped of crew and fiow "ssr. ..».sttlttO CIS"®' NOVEMBER 1-31#' Ci.»ot"S.»tCis»'" p«yoEaMii«« g,a,gjow«n«®" 5 - i7 •''" port Port ^ 5 ® StMWW DtfW«®" a 10 port 35 -MT 18 port , 1 0 6 ^ 6 0 " 89 December t983/UOG'Sr ••'Total glefttieBei • nrm ' �A • .V- ''1^.,':.;^ 've-,? Letters To The Editor 'Witlx Tliouglits and Prayers ...' The picture of your new headquarters near Washington is really nice. Congratulations! I enjoy each issue of the LOG as it is the only way I keep posted on the sea and our ships. A few weeks ago, I saw the "Real People" TV program and our own cruise ship, the SS Constitution. It gave me a real thrill to see her and some of the fine crew. I am in there fighting with prayers and thoughts for our AFL-CIO and for our flag ships. Clarice M. Alread Kenhridge, Va. 'For Services Rendered...' < "V. I'm writing you this letter to thank you for the wonderful and prompt service that I and my family received from the Welfare Plan. First I was in an accident when the Delta Norte hit another ship. Fortunately, I wasn't hurt too hadly. Then both my wife and daughter became ill. If it wasn't for the Seafarers Welfare Plan, I wouldn't know which way to turn. Thanking you all again for the wonderful services rendered. Daniel H. Gemelner New Orleans, La. SlU Is on the Air The Seafarers International Union has purchased two 30-second television spots to advertise the goals of the Union during a nationally televised airing of the labor documentary program "America Works." A complete listing by city, time and date that the series will feature the SIU advertisement appears below. City •,'i" • 't: u r ')r- r•:. '•'i i !'• • f I I' S' " Atlanta Birmingham Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Grand Rapids Greensboro Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis Nashville New York Norfolk Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Richmond St. Louis San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington Station Channel Start Date WATL-TV WITO-TV WQTV WIVB WPWR-TV WLWT WCLQ-TV KTWS-TV KDVR WGPR-TV WWMA WJTM KHJ-TV WMKW WDZL WCGV-TV KXLl WSMV WNEW-TV WTVZ WFFV WTAF KNXV-TV WPGH-TV KECH WRLH-TV KDNL-TV KTSF-TV KVOS-TV WFIS-TV WDCA 38 / LOG / December 1983 36/1 21/1 68/1 4/C 60/1 5/N 61/1 27/1 31A 62/1 17/1 45/1 9/1 30/1 39/1 24/1 41/1 4/N 5/1 33/1 9/A 29/1 15/1 62/1 22/1 35/1 30/1 26/1 12/C 28/1 20A 1/8/84 1/8/84 • 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/21/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 (TEA) 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 1/7/84 ' 1/7/84 1/8/84 1/8/84 1/7/84 Date & Time SUN/11:00 a.m. SAT/8:00 a.m. SAT/9:30 a.m. SAT/2:00 p.m. SAT/8:30 p.m. SAT/12:00 p.m. SAT/9:00 a.m. SAT/9:30 a.m. SUN/11:30 p.m. SAT/5:30p.m. SAT/9:30p.m. SAT/10:00 p.m. SAT/7:30 a.m. SAT/9:00 p.m. SUN/12:30 p.m. SAT/8:30 a.m". SUN/4:30 p.m. SAT/8:00 a.m. SAT/10:30 p.m. SUN/10:00 a.m. SAT/7:30 a.m. SAT/9:30 a.m. SAT/8:00 a.m. SUN/10:00 a.m. SAT/10:30 p.m. SAT/7:30 a.m. SAT/4:00 p.m. SUN/3:00 p.m. SUN/9:00 p.m. SAT/10:00 p.m. <We Will Achieve Our Goals • • • As a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, it has been my pleasure to work with you and other representatives of the Seafarers International Union on the important issues facing our maritime industry. With your continued support and encouragement, I feel confident that we will achieve our goals of a strong and vibrant merchant marine. Rep. Glaudlne Sclmeider CR-ILI.) U.S. Konse of Representatives 'Pensioner Pelaso Drops Seasonal Line...' Fishing was good this year. I hooked these two sturgeon from San Pablo Bay. This year I brought home eight salmon (from six to 12 poimds) and six halibut (from 12 to 24 pounds). I wish to say heUo to all my old shipmates. I hope everyone has a merry Christmas and that the new year will be good to aU my friends. I^atemally, Reino J. Pelaso P-8 Vallejo, Calif. Personals Buffalo . 1 love you, happy birthday!r iForever yours, Kathy Carlos Fertado Please contact your brother in New York: (212) 686-2841. Anthony Casino Pleast contact your sister, Mrs. Ann Melesurgo, 28 Fisher Ave., Bound Brook, N.J. 08805 Frederick Thompson Stack Pleast contact the "^editor of the LOG. Mrs. Dolan (wife of the late "Saki" Jack) Your friend Edith Lowe would like to get in touch with you. Please write her at 17-27 W. 125 St., Apt. 3-L, New York, N.Y. 10027. George Manser (Brother of Anton John Manser) Your niece, Geraldine Man­ ser Finley, asks that you contact Jier at the following telephone number: (914) 343-1121. New Appointmente R. Kenneth Johns The Board of Governors of the National Maritime Council last month chose R. Kenneth Johns as its new chairman. Johns, president of Sea-Land Service, Inc., succeeds Charles 1. Hiltzheimer, who is retiring from his position as chairman oftheNMC. Johns has served as president of Sea-Land Service, Inc. since 1979, and has held a number of key managerial positions during his 26-year career with that company. William W. KInkead Maritime Administrator Ad­ miral Harold E. Shear last month announced the appointment of William W. Kinkead as director of MARAD's Office of Policy and Plans. Kinkead has been director of Transportation and Traffic Management, Office of the As­ sistant Secretary of the Navy. Louis Machiocote David Averell Your wife asks that you con­ tact her. Please contact your mother in New Jersey: (201) 871-3895. �'' • 'V.. •".-X ; ^ • t:* '-h the Price CanWeA£^rdI^2Li2l Can the U.S npaign ^eemrdetermined in administration business. , American s a migWy ® „perned about Americlaims to be prides himself defense American business , eingachampi ^ ^^ick the cane out l,e sWpbuM'nS industry „ under the aihng P ^^d neW;^nd ,es in the form ot a p Maritime seping fugn'ntion fro the :..S5 S" ~i"" temational frudeprograms The nution s ^ t,„th shippers and ere designed to pr u^nce to compete Kipbuilders with a under the ODS „ the int«"'a"°"^as intended to make up itogram, which operating Amw some of the ^^^^^^grican-crewed ships, the ican-built and Atneric repaired rtru^^tedinU.S. yards^^ the There are t^-o m the future SIU or anyone oo jojostry opuses ofthe Amencanma gybsidies. First, the move to b^V" ^ave the authority Marad simph doe^ change m the to make aa<:^.^o irws Second, the policy nation's maritime itself is oompla*®'y bsidy program is not The mantime s ^ act of some minor afncy ^ou cannot Congress, the law political have some b^^fu^tter^^^^^^ pressure or pa and the intent of the L the "The program wh intended 193fr Merchant Manne AfJp,,,„ces bes a means to redr y s.-flag vessels ween the operation ^^^bsidized vestnd the lower cost Congress sels operated under f between the has not been given a ^^^^ative pro existing P'^°8^''® provide the U S-flaS gram designed^tporpete the currem with a means . environment, irnationalmantune^aj^^.^ ^ ,ct«r President "Once again, t opposing the buy-^king something aw ^ rnurse, it simply on id® "^ buy-out the existing cannot be allowed t^^^ toounts In its place the mtofr^ pro- to $1 . Slor I ffand sink then they are certainly on the right course. . tom line is the on y jjnd contrae the U.S. fleet, c osot^^y^^j^^^^ „^cds to Vanmu and'soalh Korea^^p^^^, ; te::iSn"almmiteen^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^Ttiat's what it thnrioo° o keep If . The recent crisis injrrew^ anv means a maj -u G I s and marines tnvolved a few tha"»nd GXs^^ ^ and their equipmen military Sealift from the States. B needed. In fact thre Command fle« used,.in'A'dmg e chartered ships small operation. ^^^^n Grenada willing is the U .S^ W pa^ ^pjpboiiding base and maintain a flee importantly, de?o^ommerce and, more ®P ^ by the fense needs? « a^^^^rTof trsubsidies and tme rules ehmmahon^^^^ that go their equipment had be^^ the build-Amen come sense. ,,^ ow^i^-dlbl^aythousandsofmiles wUhthem,mi^tm^aom :act that Mar^Cge'^^^^^ But the world IS no ^ fleet Md away? ^bips had to face hostile make au^h a ^3^ even if the book. E^®'' .°?rstry supports those indus. debate right th • ^^piement the shipbuildingrnduafry breaks, diacUon and possible s^^the nation's didhavethengW to;-^?^ the idea What if the U^^-fln« ^^her away and iri-'^ns''r^otr^"uceandahostof US, common sen ^^''^Sh^ohet from the government. °^„til flria ^r^^tadustry and »ves What then? oeoembei 1983/LOG 139 T uTt^aS^aU the congress a chance SS^DS"" "" ... �• h V- •"rs -j' . • ]'•; -J-3V- • '-0,- -A.' •^:nV' ' '-V 4|. I i't- J, ., .?5MBini!Ii| i» n M: ^IV' :t)! -H •] •'. .. • '! A * ' • •;j^,u ^ •, ,i is s'i !#•• ? •;Vi I • -I. li,. *•:• l.j. -i:.i" m .c if.: :!i ' '.' The Seafarers Training'.'and Recreation Center opens Jan. 3, 1984 to complete 16 years of planning and building the finest maritime training facility in the United States. Because of the foresight and active leadership pf Frank Drozak, it is the realization of our dream. Looking toward the broad expanse of the Chesapeake Bay, this six-story building is nestled on the banks of St. George's River in historic Southern Maryland. Its 300 rooms and dormitory facilities will house the young trainees and the seasoned upgraders who will be attending the many educational and training programs which have been developed at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. In a unique departure from tradition, Seafarers attending upgrading classes will be permitted to bring their families with them to enjoy the many recreational facilities available at Piney Point whUe they are in class. (For details on the rules and regulations concerning the new Training and Recreation Center, see page 14 of this issue of the LOG.) In announcing the opening, SIU President Frank Drozak said: "This new facility is a statement of our commitment to provide our membership with the best training opportunities available anywhere in the world. It is also a statement of our commitment to provide the American-flag merchant marine with the best trained seafarers in the world. And it is a visible expression of our belief in the future of our industry." 40 / LOG / December 1983 1,'-. � 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 December 1983 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES THE AMERICAN EAGLE: WAR ON TWO FRONTS IT’S BEEN A BUSY YEAR IN WASHINGTON FOR SIU WE FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT TO PROMOTE JOB SECURITY FOR AMERICAN SEAFARERS SIU WINS FIGHT ON CARGO FOR U.S.-FLAG SHIPS WATERMAN TO KEEP SAILING DURING CRUNCH CLEMENT ZABLOCKI IS DEAD FLEET SHRINKS—SOVIETS HOLD GIANT LEAD CORRECTION SAFETY BOARD RULES ON GOLDEN DOLPHIN BLAST SIU PRESSES $21M SUIT AGAINST DIXIE CARRIERS UNION BOATMENT STAND TOUGH; DIXIE USES SCABS ON BOATS ON THE BIG OCEAN TUG CAPT. W. D. HADEN CONGRESSMAN BOB CARR CONGRESSMAN SAM GEJDENSON AT SEA ABOARD THE OVERSEAS JUNEAU THE NEW SHLSS TRAINING AND RECREATION CENTER OPENS ITS DOORS AWARD RECEIVED BY SHLSS VICE PRESIDENT FRANK MONGELLI SIMULATOR BID AWARDED TO SHIP ANALYTICS THE TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE WORKING FOR A STRONG AMERICAN MARITIME CAPABILITY MAJOR AREAS OF ACTIVITY INSTITUTE GOALS WHY WASHINGTON IS VITAL TO OUR INDUSTRY INTERESTS WORKING AGAINST U.S. MARITIME OBJECTIVES SHIPPING PROBLEMS DEMAND EFFORT AND COOPERATION RETIRED SEAFARER IS ‘DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR’ THERE’S A HEALTH CRISIS IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY THE RACE IS ON THE RECORD PRESIDENT REAGAN’S TRIP THE WORDS WALTER RICE MAY SAIL TO ISRAEL CCT PLANS N.O.-ECUADOR, PERU RUN SUGAR ISLANDER OFF TO MOZAMBIQUE MARAD SAYS U.S. FOREIGN-FLAG “CONTROLLED” FLEET DROPS WILLIAMSBURGH GETS MARAD OK FOR ALASKA TRADE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE 11TH IN WORLD SHIPPING CG ADMIRAL CITES ITB MOKU PAHU FOR RESCUE NMC ELECTS SEA-LAND HEAD JOHNS AS CHAIRMAN SHIPBUILDERS ‘ED’ HOOD GETS ADM. LAND MEDAL JOB CALL IN THE BROOKLYN HALL TROY BECOMES NEW PENSIONER SHORT STAY FOR LONG LINES “A CARELESS WORD… A NEEDLESS SINKING” CAN THE U.S. AFFORD TO PAY THE PRICE? SIU TRAINING/RECREATION CENTER OPENS JAN. 3 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 12/01/1983 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. 45, No. 12 1983 Periodicals Seafarers Log