http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/0babafa7c4a60335085b52a26ce48315.pdf 105e6606a1d2cd7607d86801dd06d1f1 PDF Text Text ·Cargo Preference SurviVes •dne• �· • A!leetlc:, Gtdl, i.e.-� ...... .. . . ·:-: . •' ;. 1r." ,, ' .. ·· . .. . · 6itt9r Oebate Precect es Vote;· But SlU Musters Roundin Farm BUI Fight 1ropps to Win ·. .· .. . ·. · 1ie� battl�ground was the: ft�� of the IJou se of Representatives. Tt,ie weai'on was the House version of the 1985 Farm Bill. The stake�were cargo pteference. And when ·the debris 6f · . -�!: ! 1, " • . · . houi-S=iong debate was finally cleared, all anti-cargo preference amendments .. were defeated. The resuU · means thaf:Skafarers can ' count on . their rightfu l share of government-impelled cargo and the jobs and job security that go along .. with it. The floor fight over the cargo pref� erence issues was the culmination of a year-long effort by anti-maritime; . . agribusiness intere t to trip the U.S. · ·.· m rcruint marine of a vital t; gov­ · , ernment cargo, one of the few govern­ ment upport program I ft lo the U. merchant tfeer. ym o. , •.. ' '' .. ,,--·�:· ' .. · .. . -� � 7_ ,.! i,� . ·�·· y the past several month top� tile . · anti-merchant marine forces dead 'in . the water.'.. . : •·Theiobbyil.g;.ef(.t;.rthitlts peak when. mo� Jhan ��l.Jru n� �e$entativ� · . and upgraders spent:tw.O day,$ in��· . ·<N."·,<!\i'Y<:·., sonal 'lobbying efforts throughout the House offices and hallways (see s�ory ·: pages 16and.17). .. . ·:· . . ··: .. · As a result of the efforts by the A group of Seattle Seafarer's; led by Field Rep� Rich Berbwit:z, were abje to. �bby first-term Rep. J. Miller (R-W��) as MOier m8de Union, its member hii> :'ifud ·its allies, his way to the House floor for a vote. Later in the. week he thtew hb �port to the SIU aml' voted .&gidnst the antkargo preference amendments. The lobbying.::,team included Greg TuylOr, John Smith, Mikt? O'Counor, Larry Cline and Glen Christensen. (Contimied·oa•Page 3�) ,. 1: J . t �.. · \, · · Sonat Pickets Hit: the Streets Inside: ,, New Marad Chief Nominated , -· , MEBA's - Calhoon · Retires ., Page 4 ... Page 4 ,\ J ! , Towboat Board Meets at SHLSS Page . . SHLSS I ·, ; ., 6 News Pages ·, 9�14 ; ,' : SPAD-Politics Is Power Page 1 5 ;{ Hog lslandf!JrS Revisited Page 22 � Inland Tug and·Tow · · . · News . . · _ Pages 23-25 ;' J ·" i�'.· ; '· .I fi For more than a year Sonat Marine has refused to bSrgain with the SIU .over the status of captams, mates and· e captains. Se8farers around the East Coast have set up informational pickets at mil'1y places where Sonat does btisiness. Here (left to right) OS Pat Walsh, Rep. Bob Hau and Philadelphia Port Agent Dave Heindel picket an ARCO refinery in Philadelphia� · � ' ' ·'· i fI : f. t � t i i ' I i, "" ' I({ "' ... �·� ·� ' President's Report by "- �: ·� .' Frank Drozak I, �i.. The victory in the House cargo preference fight earlier this month gave me a lot of satisfaction. First it was good to see that a majority of the representatives did. not buy the trash being peddled that cargo preference kills children· and bank­ rupts farmers. That made me hot. We'll fight anybody, anytime; but baldfaced lies we can do witho.ut. The aspect of the fight that gives me the most satisfaction is what you, the inen and women of the SIU did. We had Seafarers from around the country trooping through the halls of Congress, lobbying representatives, passing out infor­ mation and making their presence known. They made a difference. But the people who dido't come. to Washington made a difference, too. SPAD has made it possible for small unions like ours to be }�. ··- r h 1 !Ii. · ' l ��' !�-. ;� . \-- ·-. .,_»· .. .... ,_ I �· _ able to reach out and save this industry from disaster this time. Every $.50 mounts up, arid when that mounts up so can our troops. SPAD is the best insurance you can buy because it offers you pro­ tection in Washington where so much of our future lies. It is here where decisions on such things as Alaskan oil, CDS buyouts, military work, the.Jones Act and dozens of other issues are decided. The SIU is there, and you are there tbi:ough YOUf contnb'titfon· to'· J_>AD.· ' This farm. bill victory 1s the result of all our work, it belongs to the complete membership. · • • • I know some of you out there are trying to decide whether to throw in on our new military ships. The decision is yours to make; but keep in mind, those ships are the biggest game around. We have done our best to make them better. The new A-seniority program on some of the ships means a Seafarer can advance to A-seniority faster than normal. That should certainly be an incentive for a lot of B-book members. If you ship regular on those military vessels, you could earn those 730 days in three or four years (see story page 5). The new engineer's program on the T-AGOS vessels means a ca­ reer as a licensed officer is avail­ able to those of you who want it, and want to work at it. This pro­ gram is a fine opportunity for peo­ ple who want to improve them­ selves. The SIU's Finance Committee met this month at HeadqWlrters. SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio and Controller Phil Burlant go over some items. The committee includes William Lovett, cluef steward; John Gibbons, chief steward; David T. Manzanet, AB; Cal James, committee chairman; William "Flat-top" KoOowitch, QMED; Charlie Mann, AB and Lawrence Whitfield, chief cook. "This farm bill victory is the result of all our work, it belongs to th� complete membership." ; � As I'm sure. you know, the SH S h . bCen offering everal course to help you - upgrading ·qualify for work on the military ships. The skills you can learn at the school are just the ticket you need to make sure you can fill those jobs and get your seatime, not to mention paying your bills. These programs, I believe, typ­ ify how the SIU is trying to help you out. We are notjust concerned that Seafarers get a job, we are concerned that Seafarers can ad­ vance themselves, pick up some education, learn new skills and tum seafaring into a career, not just ajob. I urge you to take advantage of what we have to offer you. It can only help. LOG SIU upgraders had a chance to visit Capitol Hill this month and see Congress in action. They are Tom Brooks, Brian Fountain, John O'Shaughnessy, Steve Yursha, Michael Harrell, John McLaurin, Daryl Nelson, Joni Dell'Olio, Mike Schmidt and SIU lobbyist Liz DeMato. Official Publication of !he Seafarers International Union of Inland Waters District, North America, Alfantic, GuH, Lakes and AFL·CIO October 1985 Executive Board Frank Drozak Joe DIGlorglo Secretary Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Charles Svenson Editor ·\·. Joe Sacco Vice President Mike Hall Managing Editor {''. . Ray Bourdlua Assistant Editor Max Hall Assistant Editor Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor/Photos 2 I LOG I October 1 985 Deborah Greene Assistant Editor Vol. 47, No. 10 President Ed Turner Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President George McCartney Vice President 1 Leon Hall Vice President Roy A. Mercer V'ice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Cargo Preference Survives Farm Bill Fight (Continued From Page 1.) the anti-merchant marine forces were defeated 245 to 1 79 and 269 to 1 5 1 on the two votes which covered the amendments to the farm bill. Many of the amendments to the farm bill covered the same ground. Basi­ cally they would have exempted all of the government's food export pro­ grams, including P.L. 480 shipments, from any sort of cargo preference requirements. Others would have transferred the funding for cargo pref­ erence from the Agriculture Depart­ ment to either the Department of De­ fense or the Maritime Administration. "It was time to circle the wagons. These people who wanted to strip cargo preference from the nation's laws have been hard-headed and stub­ born for the past year or more," said SIU President Frank Drozak. Drozak noted that the U.S. maritime industry's claims to these export cargoes has been upheld legislatively and in the courts during the past three decades . "Since this thing started, the merchant marine has been _accused of starving African famine victims, of being a major culprit in the nation's budget deficit and of forcing farmers off their land and into the poorhouse. I'm glad we were able to convince a large majority of the House members that those charges just weren't true. These cargo. prefe_rence.Jaw ·· are a,_ •• sP'iall.pricc: t PaY to keep U. ftag - ship .. sai.ij:ng; . • Droz.alt aid. Fiercest Fighting Ever agricultural indu try, including the De­ partment of Agriculture (USDA), have been going on for years. But this past year marked some of the fiercest and most bitter fighting ever. In February, a U.S. District Court judge ruled that cargo preference laws applied to a government program called Blended Credit. The program was a combination of federal loan guarantees and financing to help other countries purchase American grain. The USDA refused to use U.S.-ftag ships for any of the sales. The judge, June L. Green, read the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, which states that any time the government is financially involved in commodity sales, half of what is exported must sail U.S. She agreed, and the wheat hit the fan. USDA Secretary John Block can­ celled $500 million in Blended Credit sales. Large agribusiness opened its pocketbooks, rolled its printing presses and unleashed its public relations people. Here's a sample. ''Agriculture is currently under the threat of blackmail by the maritime industry." National Commission on Trade and Export Policy. "This policy [cargo preference] has had the effect of putting the cost of supporting the merchant marine on the backs of American farmers." Rep. Virginia Smith (R-Neb.) "Cargo preference makes a victim of the African child as surely as it does the farm producer." Rep. Jim Leach (R-Iowa) · "Cargo preference has in reality ripped off millions of dollar.s from the federal government [and] diverted food from the mouths of thousands of starv­ ing and malnourished people . . . . If this amendment is defeated, then Con­ gress will have planted a knife in the backs of our farmers, hungry people in Africa and the American taxpayer.'' Rep. Douglas K. Bereuter (R-Neb.) Those were the - kinds of distortions the maritime lobby had to fight. Even in the middle of those unfounded at­ tacks, the industry, led by the SIU, was able to forge a compromise with many farm groups (see August LOG). Those groups were made up of real live farmers, not big city agribusiness executives. Even the compromise was attacked. AFL-CIO Gives Support The time leading up to the debate on the farm bill gave the SIU a chance to _muster its forces and line up its allies. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland jumped into the battle with a letter to each House member. "The U.S. merchant fleet has long been a victim of tough foreign competition and uncertain governmental policy. Cargo preference is one of the few federal programs that supports the industry to the benefit of all America. In the interests of American jobs arid national security, cargo preference and . th tJ ;S. ft et de crve Ame rica's con- tinucd upport," he wrote. Fact b eets and briefing paper from the SIU _and other_ maritime · groups found their way i nto the hand of representative that cargo preference applied to only 2 perc. nt of America's farm exports. They told_ of the dra­ matic drop in the cost of U.S. ships, some 41 percent during the past three years. The floor debate was the place, however, where maritime's allies and supporters finally got a chance to lam­ bast some of the opponents, a chance to set the record straight. Here's What They Said "The Secretary of Agriculture has in effect deprived the - farmers of $450 million worth of sales of agricultural products so the maritime interests do not get the cargo preference which amounts to some $40 to $50 million. So I do not see how this is helping the farmer . It seems to me he is shooting the farmer in the foot," said Rep� Norman Lent (R.-N.Y.). "The truth of the matter is that the restriction of cargo preference will have a devastating impact on every sector of the American maritime industry and on our defellSe capability, but will not provide any meaningfui benefit to the American - farmer," said Rep. Glenn Anderson {D·Calif�). "Let's be hone5t about federal sub­ sidies. Our agricultural sector receives an estimated $18 to $20 billion per year in direct federal subsidies. By compar­ ison, our maritime sector receives roughly $500 to $600 million in govern­ ment assistance, about 2 percent of the subsidies given to farmers," said Rep. Don Bonker (D·Wash.). "The gentlewoman from Nebraska • • • Not every representative was swayed. Here Brian Folkerts, legislative assistant to Rep. Lynn Martin (R-Ill.) explains to a group of Seafarers that 60 percent of Martin's district is agricultural aitd _that Martin was committed to support the anti-cargo preference amendments. The group includes Illinois Field Rep. Bonnie Heraty, and Seafarers Bryan Iversen, Bob Layko,. and � Raji. was talking about how much more food could have been taken to the hungry in Ethiopia. Very true, but if we had bought the food in Argentina, we could have fed even that many more people," Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.). "The same people who killed that compromise have about as much in common - ·with the·. American -fanner as 1.ne � SplCek Mei 1 - - , Lange. I have with me wire lel'Vice storieS about of multinational ·· ; _ · _ Argentµie red ·wheat for import into the United States Who's kidding whom. Sayfug that these people represent the American farmer is like saying that Toyota represents the American autoworkers," said Gene Synder (RKy). "Secretary Block has halted the entil'e progr8D) (blt�nded creditJ, but that · -� 1..et ..... eo...p1y wttb the law and die pr'Oll'UI will_fit_ fortbcoll)lng. ,action was abitrai'y · and capricious?' said Rep. Matjo Biaggi . • • • {D- • J98S, this boolter of American cutture proposed to buy 25, funs of _ . More on Pension Buy Here are some of the questions that have been asked about the new Sea­ farers Early Normal Lump Sum Buy Out Pension. • When does a Seafarer's medical coverage terminate under the "Buy · Out" Plan? Medical coverage c� oo the date the application for the buy-out is approved. • Will a wage-related calculation be made and taken into account when computing the lump sum figure? No. The basic early normal· calcu­ lations which include the increments and sulJplements, if the· employee is eligible- for them, · will be used to compute the lump sum payment The wage related calculation will not be made. • What does a "Certificate of Good Health" mean? All that is required is either .a Clinic C ard from a Seafarers Welfare Plan Clinic, or a letter from a private doctor stating that the employee is in good health for his or her age. • How is the $ 1 00 per month an­ nuity affected by the joint and survivor benefit? H the employee and his or her spouse do not choose to reject the joint and survivor benefit, the $100 per month will be actuarially reduced in the •. Out same manne r that regular monthly pension benefits are handled, and a benefit in the amount of SO percent of the reduced benefit. will become payable to the Spouse of the_ employee upon the death of the employee. H the employee and spouse choose not to receive the monthly annuity in the form of a joint and survivor benefit, the full $100 per month will be payable in addition to the Lump Sum Benefit. The procedure to be followed in making this election is spelled out on the appli­ cation form. • Can a current pensioner apply for a lump sum payment, thereby chang­ ing the current method of payment of his .pension benefits? No. The Lump Sum Benefit is only available for those employees· who retire on or after Oct; 1, 1985. • Is the buy out program available to pensioners? ' No. The buyout program is restricted to active employees of the deepsea and Great Lakes employers. /' If you have any questions about the Lump Sum Buy Out Pension, write to Carolyn Gen­ tile, Special Counsel, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, or call (718) 499-6600. October 1 985 I LOG I 3 ,...... . �I. Ex�SIU Canadian Chief, Former SIU of Canada chieftain "As the SIU began taking over the (1949-1964) Harold '�Hal" Chamber- · ships according to th� agreement, the lain Banks, 76, died <)f heart dise ase _CSU called a strike in March 1949. in St. Mary's Hospital·; .San Francisco . AbQut: 80 ships w¥re atyected, for the on Sept. 24. Canadians at tfuit :time 'still had a SUP officials in San Francisco said sizable deepsea fleet. The �trike spread Brother Banks slipped into a coma as far as G��at Sritain; Em:ope, Austhat weekend after being hospitalized traiia .and New Zealand as left-wing for two weeks. He had joined the SUP longshore m1ions were brought into there in 1941 sailing as an AB and the beef in support of the CSU. working as an organizer for therri in "The famoas 'Battle of Halifax' the 1940s. erupted .on April 8, 1949, when some Seafarer Banks, a native Of Water. 300':SIU 'and CSU ·�en came together loo,' Iowa, was sent by the late SIU in a herut�u ting conftontation on the President Harry Lundeberg to Monwat�tfront there with a number being treal, Canada in January 1949 when hurt by shotgun blasts, , 'bricks, rocks, Canadian steamship companies asked bottles and othermissiles. There were him to form a Canadian affi.liate to waterfront battles in oth�r ports, too, counteract the strong, Communistas the· SIU bo'arded its ships and fuldominated Canadian Seaman's Union fi lled its contract with the shipping (CSU). . · According to author John Gorley ... Jederation� Bunke r (''Liberty Shlps: the Ugly ''T he SllJ finally p ev.ailed and the Ducklings of World War 11"),writing CSU faded away (in 1950) in what one in the Seafarers LOG in ·198 l: writer called 'one of the worst defeats ·When the contract between the to .be suffered by communism in North Canadian Shipping Federation (CSF) America.' " which included most of the Canadian operators, and the CSU expired, the Following the·end of the honeymoon federation signed contracts with the in the 1950s with the Canadian gov­ new SIU. . ernment, maritime labor unions and Hal C. Banks, 76, shipowners, Ottawa set up a govern­ ment-run trusteeship to run the mari­ time unions subsequently ousting Banks as president of the 15,000-member SIU of Canada in 1964. · · ) \ . . · . � \ ;. L ! . J '' · · · 2 Gaughan Named MARAD\ Head President Reagan nominated John Gaughan, 38, deputy assistant secre­ tary for Governmental Affairs in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to be head of MARAD:. onSept. . 19. Thej>0st h been vacarit since June · t·\vben; retifed Adnl� liarold E. Slie ar · resigned. · · The U.S. ·senate Commerce Com­ mittee will ha".e to confirm the nomination expected next month. . Gaughan was also, director of Ex- . ternal ·Affairs for MARAD. A Washington, D.C. native, Gaughan joined DOT in 1981 as a congressional relations officer form�time and U.S. Coast Guard programs. Previously, he was an attorney for the Federal Mari­ time Commission. He is a 1970 Coast Guard graduate serving nine years on active duty com­ manding the cutter Point Martin. He also has a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Maryland. �� -� · '' i•; ·� ' \ ·, '. . Surviving is his daughter, Sylvia Mary Almasri of San Francisco. "He was a legend," declared SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio. who added; "Probably few people today under­ stand or know of the contribution made by Hal Banks to democratic unionism · and to Canadian. national security. He successfully led the bitter struggle to oust the Communist Party:­ controlled Canadian Seamen's Union from ttie Canadian waterfront. As di­ rector of the . Seafarers lnternatfonal Union of Canada, Banks enabled. Ca­ nadian shipping and Canadiin sea­ men's jobs to be free from the dictates of the Canadian Seamen's Union whlch was part of the network controlled by the post-war international Communist . Party apparatus.•• · · · · · Hal C. Baliks Calhoon Retires, DeFries Takes Over MEBA Post pre fowing . the u . n.ex . pe�ted · retire�eq.t of . Jesse M.'Cathoon. . · . · DeFries.tQOk over:. the union's Dis. trict 1-Padfic Coast District iri Jan'uary and prior to that h.�ld. several offices . .. .. . withln MEBA. "I've known Gene for many years, and I believe we can work together. We're going to have to because the entire maritime industry, not just the SIU or MEBA or the .NMU, but all of us face tremendous problems. It's time to solve them," said SIU Presi­ dent Frank Drozak. · · ' ' • · j He then returned to San Francisco to run a water taxi business until hls death. C.'.E. (Gene) De rie wa elec.ted . nt of Marine Enli · ficial A ociati n early thi month (i 1- . ·. ·� John Gaughan Greek Captain Gets 10 Years . A Greek freighter captain convicted of forcing 11 African. stowaways 10 years in prison last to overboard into shark-infested waters, was sentenced . . month. {See September LOG.) . . The captain and 10 other crewmen were charged with felonies which could have c0$t them 20 years each in jail. Sbortly before the triil ended, hpwever, they pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charg�s' of endangering the lives oft.he 11 victims. The incident happened off the coast of Somali.alast year. The stowaways were forced overboard at gunpoint about four to eight miles off the coast. The area is notorious for its shark-infested waters. One crewman was acquitted of the charges. The first mate was sentenced to 44 months in jail and the bosun to 31 months. In Greece the prosecution may appeal a sentence; the chlef district attomey said he plans to appeal because the sentences are too lenient. Koreans Agree to Use· U.S.-Flag Ships All military equipment purchased by the Korean government from the U.S. . will be shipped on American vessels until a 50,000 ton deficit is made up. The Koreans, under several agreements with the U.S., have obligations to 4 I LOG I October 1 985 Dies- C .E. (Gene) DeFries · '.'i . .·:. ):; act Along with Drozak, Calhoon h become a familiar figure on CapitO.t• Hill in recent years. The two meo: were on different sides of various. i,Sj sues many times. "Jesse and I disagreed in many areas. But I think we both have tb¢ same goal, a healthy m�rchant fleet:iJ wish Jesse luck in his retirement.!�� Otozak said. :; Calhoon is 62-years-old. · Jesse M. Calhoon use American-flag ships for portions of their military purchases. Quring th¢;; past eight years, the shortfall grew and reached about 80,000 tons. The.Maritim¢;; Administration was willing to settle for the 50,000 ton figure. ; Rep. Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) brought the situation to light an�j requested that the Korean government use U.S.-ftag ships to make up the;: deficit. · · ·; �T-AGOS Opportunities for Seafarers With Licenses A new job classification aboard the SIU's T-AGOS vessels could help Seafarers with third assistant engineer diesel unlimited licenses upgrade those licenses in a shorter than normal time and move into licensed positions on those vessels. The new slot on those vessels will be third assistant engineer/QMED po­ sitions. Those positions can be filled by SIU members who also carry third assistant engineer diesel unlimited li­ censes currently. Under the rules of the new program, which applies only to the T-AGOS vessels, a Seafarer with a third assist­ ant engineer's license, but with no seatirne on that license, could advance to T-AGOS chief engineer in three years. But that license would be lim­ ited to only the T-AGOS vessels. However, half of that seatime could be applied to the requirements for an unlimited chief engineer's license. The appropriate Coast Guard examina­ tions must be passed for an unlimited license also. Forexarnple a third assistant/QMED who sails in that job for two years can move up to T-AGOS limited first as­ sistant license. Then sailing for a year on the first's license, he or she may move up to a T-AGOS chief engineer's license. But the applicable portions of the second engineer's unlimited li­ cense exam must be taken. If a Seafarer sails aboard a T-AGOS vessel as third assistant/QMED, he or she will gain membership in MEBA2 and will also sail as an officer with the privileges and responsibilities, in­ cluding posting their license and wear­ ing khakis. For more information on this pro­ gram contact your port agent or Head­ quarters' Frank Paladino. I T-AGOS Contender Pays Off I Here's more of the crew of the Contender; (I. to r.) AB Al Lautennilch, AB Bob Wassnik, OS George Apo, OS Rocky DelaMerced, (kneeling) QMED Donald Struthers and AB Gerald Durham. · New Program Can Speed A-Book 8-book the eafarer AB for the military hip . The 7 0-day eatime requirem nt may arned w ith ut tandaro, other word 730 r uch if a eig ht y cafarer earn Keystou StaU, tender, MV Cormorant, SS ChalJIJhooche, ern Cros a . In th day in 3'h year , then A- e ­ ni rity will be granted. The hi p which the new pr gram ppl i e to are: The U Bellalrix, U N Algol, USNS Capella, U 'N; Alllans, S time earned by b regar d to a Lim , Con­ lab&a SS odaw<q SS SouJh- Slolwort, MV Con- B-book member elected pri r 10 hipping a oard the ve el will not c unt toward the 730-day requir; me n t e tabli hed by S.S. Titanic Memorial Sought · A bill which would declare the site of the Titanic's wreckage a maritime memorial and prevent tampering with the wreckage or the site until an international agreement is reached, was introduced in the House last month. Rep. Walter Jones (D-N .C.), who introduced the bill, said, "The significance of the Titanic transcends national borders . . . and, at long last, survivors and the family and friends of those who perished on the Titanic can now perhaps put one final issue to rest." Standby Chief COOk Jerry Magno and Chief Steward/Baker Maxine Peterson are caught in the sparkling g�y 9rt�e ..Cf!n!e1Ukr. . . . . . 2nd Seafarer Buried at Seafaters Haven Seafarers from the Harry Lunde­ berg School at Piney Point bowed their heads in solemn prayer during a morn­ ing burial service at the SIU cemetery, Seafarers Haven, for Seafarer Bella Szupp last month. Though most had never met him, Seafarers placed flow­ ers next to his casket. Brother Siupp, 60, died Sept. 2, 1985. Before the clear running waters of the St. Georges·· Creek, he was honored among friends. and· honor.ed too as the second seaman to be buried in Seafarers H<.tven. " As a young man, Szupp had endured a treacherous escape from his native Hungary to the United States. He sailed entry level in every department on ship from 1961 when he became a member of the Seafarers International Union. "Bella's exuberant personality and his congenial attitude made him an · f 1 !. i '· f f I i excellent shipmate, watch partner and friend," Ken Conklin, SHLSS com­ . mandant said in a eulogy. In Baltimore retirees remembered Szupp. During his retirement on dis­ ability pension, from 1983 , he lived in an apartment across the street from the hall. He frequently arrived at the hall for a game of cards with fellow pensioners. And days when he did not go to the hall, Szupp would sit outside on his porch and greet passersby, Port Agent Al Raymond said. Szupp also . would care for stray dogs in the neigh­ borhood around the hall. The grass has filled in over the spot where Szupp is buried. Because Szupp has no surviving relatives, Seafarers passing through the Lundeberg School will be the ones to put flowers on his grave. A few feet away former SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongelli rests in peace. Seafarers and frieods pay last respects 'to Bella Szupp who is the second Seafarer to be buried at the SIU cemetery. October 1 985 I LOG I 5 �Towboat.Advisory Board Meets 1f �· ·.� �('. ' q . . ; ' [r Toget�er, Inland HE T nation's inland waterWa.ys "are vital transportation arteries and will stay in business. despite the dis­ tress'' the industry is suffering right now, Bill Creelman, Marad's chief deputy for inland and Great Lakes told the more than 70 people gathered for the arinual Towboat Advisory Board meeting early this month. . The day-long gathering ai SHLSS covered such areas as what the SIU and the SHLSS can offer to the inland waterways industry, some of the rea­ sons for the decline in the industry, what the government plans to do, new work (including military contracts) and legislative issues. The Towboat Advisory Board is made up of industry, government and Union representatives. The meeting gives the group a forum in which to discuss the problems and needs of the industry. It allows for an exchapge of ideas by both Union and management. · Industry Can Solve Its Problems "We're here becatise we need your input. We are trying to give you the best we can and want you to be able to take advantage of what is here. We've just got to keep this industry alive," SIU President Frank Drozak said. Creelman gave the day's major presentation as he discussed some of the reasons for the shrinking inland industry and what could be done to put itbac� 011 its feet. Before joining Matad; Creelman spent 34 years as an executive. with National Marine. He said that. two of the major rea­ sons for a depressed inland industry are overcapacity (too much equip­ ment) and the decline of the nation's industrial and agricultural economy, . two of the major users of inland trans­ portation. Representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard explained the various new programs stressed that as the industry's needs change, the SHLSS must be kept in­ formed so the school can continue to tum out students who fill the require­ ments. "Out product is manpower, and it's meetings like these that help us learn whai the industry needs," said John Mason, dean of education. Mason said that one of the goals of the school is to tum out graduates of the various upgrading courses with practical as well as classroom expe­ rience. "You're not getting somebody from us who'll quote a test· answer, but somebody who knows what to do," he said. That is one of the reasons for the school's new ship simulator. The mas­ sive computer-controlled simulator can give a student a chance . to control a deepsea or inland vessel. The impres­ sive display can be used to create just about any situation a Seafarer or Boat.. ,man could run into on the water. In addition to educating members for their particular jobs, the school also tries to help members with their non-working lives. That's why the SIU has begiln a drug abuse rehabilitation program to go along with the success­ ful Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. Rick Reisman, director of the sub­ stance abuse program, told the board that it was time for the industry and the Union to clamp down on drug abuse and to help the victims of such abuse. JO "One out to . many peopl h I r drug . work for your company? Figure out how many have a problem," he said. It's time for you to let it be known that drug or alcohol 'abuse on the boats won't be tolerated. Let it be known they have a choice. Either find new employment or get treatment, and we offer that treatment," Reisman said. (Continued on Page 7.) SHLSS Commandant Ken Conklin wel­ comes the 70 Towboat Advisory Board mem­ bers to the annual meeting . t � Coast Gnard Capt. D. A. Naus eXplalns plans the Coast Guard 1s·stodyiilg to contract out some services the civilian sector. Army Lt. Col. Roy Schaibel (left) was part of a panel diseusslo�. on military wm:� for the inland industry. SIU Vice President Leon Hall (right) Hstem. · SHLSS Dean-Of Education John Mason tells the Board, "Our product is.manpower, and it's meetings like these that help us learn what the industry needs." which will call for the services to contract for tug and tow transporta­ tion. The military has discovered that civilian contract crews and ships can be counted on. Even the Air Force is getting into the act. 'Tm like the new kid on the block, the closest thing to an admiral in the Air Force," said Lt. Col. John Reidy. He explained that the Air Force does operate several types of ships and is looking into the possibility of civilian operation of those vessels. The Transportation Institute's Tom Allegretti told the Advisory Board about several of the legislative ·and regula­ tory issues the iitd'1.stry faces and what has been done abQIJt them. Several of the issues include: Coast Guard and port user fees, weakening of the Jones Act, OSHA inspections of towing ves­ sels, pilotage on tank barges and �atch­ standing requirements for uninspect­ ed vessels .. SHLSS officials spent. the morning sessions explaining to the board the various programs the school has to offer which help make SIU Boatmen the most qualified on the Lakes and rivers. The instructors and officials Navy Capt. Robert Kesteloot, of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, chats with SIU upgrader John Kearny during a break in the meeting. 6 I LOG I October 1 985 ---- - ------·- ·- ---- --- --- --·· - ----· -- ------ -- --- . �Towboat (Continued from Page 6.) Other areas covered during the day included manpower requirements, adult education and various vocational courses. I r' · ' ' ' Bill Creelman, deputy administrator fo� inland waterways and Great Lakes, explains some of the reasons for the decline in the inland industry, including economic hard­ times for the agriculture and heavy indus­ tries, two big users of inland transportation. The SHLSS' new ship simulator was one of the more pop�lar parts . of the day-long Board meeting. Here Steve Bargas of Ship Analytics, the company which designed and built the simulator, explains how it operates to group of Board members. First Aid for Choking-It Can Save a Life-Yours By Phillip L. Polakoff, M.D. Director, Western Institute for Occupational/Environmental Sciences Choking is a frightening experience , both for the victim and those observing it. Let' s say you're eating with a group of friends on your lunch break , or at a restaurant, even at home. One of the group tries to swallow a badly chewed lump of food. It gets caught in the throat, re ulting in total obstruc� tion·:· · , · . , ""·'": ·., . .. Suddenly, the struggling victim is quite silent, unable to cough or speak . ��-··· wbistw·"aa ' the windpipe . . · Knowing what to do and ....111S. .. MUi1U moving in y doing · it quickly in such a situation can save a life . Your first response should b e what is colmnonly · called the Heimlich Ma­ neuver-or abdominal thrust . Here' s how t o d o it: If the patient is standing or sitting, wrap your arms around his or her waist from behind. Make a fist with one hand and put the thumb edge at the bottom of the rib cage somewhere 9etween the navel and the lower ribs. Clutch the fist with your other hand, then thrust hard inward and upward. The hard thrust on the upper ab­ domen may give a popgun result, forc­ ing air out of the lungs up the windpipe to propel the obstruction up and out: One thruscmay �o the trick . Jf not� . ' do it again. 1,'he maneu ver c� be don repeatedly,' if nece ary. If the patient is lying down, the abdominal thrust can still be used. . ... · ., try' · to ted or Landing. Get him quickly on ' hi . bac�. K nee l a tride hi hip ,. facing him. With t{fo heel of one hand stbone and cov­ placed below his b ered by the other ha!ld , again press hard and thrust towar(l�he throat . If the patient vomits lifter this pro­ cedure , immediately turn him on one side and clear his mouth. After the rescue, it' s a good idea to � · Visiting New Orleans During a visit to New Orleans, Recertified Bosun "Dulce" Duet and Steward Bernie Guarino take some time in the haU to go over the Seafarers LOG. · · the American Red Cro and the American Heart A iation have , recommended and taught slaps For year , on the back as.,,.the fiist step in emer· Dr. gency assis nee ' for cho�ilig. ' . . - blOw . . · certain to be made final. It calls for the back blows to be dropped and the Heimlich Maneuver, which will be called by its generic name, the " ab­ dominal thrust ," to remain as the sin­ gle recommended first aid for life­ threatening choking. Prevention is still the best means for lowering choking deaths. As the Life Extension Digest reported re­ l - -:._ :.-.�·:·=:.-:��=--- ..- c ntly, h 're • how e pe rts cauti n on choking: . Eiit lowly. Chew thoroughly : Hyon wear dentures, be doubly careful: Solid pieces of meat are the bigge .t culprits · in y bloc buc ve been known to choke to death on a ingle uocbewed pean:ut. • · · food or and may cau piece of me fi reign body to lodge more firmly in the throat. The dispute, which grew bitter over the years , apparently has been re­ solved . An annual conference of the American Heart Association, held in Dallas , issued a preliminary recom­ mendation which both the association and the Red Cross said was virtually . If you s tart to choke, do not leave the table . Hold your throat and indi­ cate you need help. If you go off alone , the experts say, your chances of sur­ vival are slim. And they have a final piece of ad­ vice: Heavy drinking of alcohol and eating is like drinking and driving. The Atlantic Spirit SIU Patrolman Nick Celona (left) poses with some · of th e crew o f the Atlantic Spirit (Puerto Rico Marine) when she was berthed in New Orleans. With Celona are (I. to r.) Bosun Steven Coker, OS Michael Warren and AB Randolph Archer. October 1 985 I LOG' I 7 l 1:.-:._·�:_ get medical advice to make sure there is no internal damage from the thrust­ ing. This is rare , but it could happen� The risk can be minimized by the correct positioning of the hands . The Heimlich Maneuver, named af. ter its developer, Dr. Henry Heimlich, is becoming the single recommended treatment of choice for a choking vietim. i} �Area Vice Presidents' Report \. 1 training facilities at Piney Point, and have tried to work closely with the owners of companies to secure legis­ lation that will help the industry. Oc­ casionally a company like National Marine will come along that will break the trust that we have tried to develop. While we have made the resolution of the NationaJ Marine. impasse a top priority, we are still working to im­ prove conditions for our other mem­ bers . We recently wrapped up nego­ tiations with Energy Ammonia Transportation Company. · '� Govemment Services · by V. P. Buck Mercer W e will be sending a business agent to Diego Garcia. Ra1eigh Minix , who has serviced the Subic Bay area so well, will be heading on towards the Indian Ocean sometime in November. We are talking with the MSC about having them pick up transportation costs to such places as Diego Garcia. More on this in my upcoming columns. The MSC has hired people to work on a temporary basis on those vessels affected by the recent decision to ap­ ply the Service Contract Act to some vessels that have been contn�cted out to the private sector. We are not sure if we can get these vesseis on a full­ time basis ; but we are keeping our fingers crossed. This will be a good chance for us to pick up more jobs and better pay for our members . West Coast by V.P. George McCartney · r-1 : )!, , ,,/ �. . W e have been active in the local races in Seattle for city councilman and mayor. In addition, our good friend Thomas Bradley , mayor of Los Angeles, was unopposed in his bid to become the Democratic nomi­ nee for governor of California. Bradley has been a strong supporter of the American-flag merchant marine , as well as the fishing and canning industries, b th ofwhich have expe- ·"'rien� sCtjou T Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco he big news down in the Gulf is National Marine, which has tried to lay off 150 of its workers . National Marine has been taken over by Towboat Operations Department of Compass Marine Propulsion, Inc. We intend to bring the matter to court because as far as we are concerned it is not a legitimate saJe. For the past several years , the tug and barge industry has been in a tur­ moil. The latest move by NationaJ Marine is just the latest in a series of events which have upset the rules under which labor and management operated for many years. The Union is trying to make sure that we can compete in this new en­ vironment. Last month at Piney Point, . we held a Towboat Advisory B oard' meeting which was attended by rep­ resentatives from- the SIU , several . towboat companies, the military a ·' the government. We discussed the issues that are changing the face of the tug and barge industry, and the things that this Union and its membership can do to make sure that we can continue to play an important part in this vital industry in the years to c-0me. We have continuously upgraded our · cicclinCS · �.n y . ,,Many.maritime re tat� industries on · the We�t Coast have' not been doing well. The Tacoma Boat sliipyard has flied for bankruptcy . Seven tankers have been laid up in Swann . Island . We crewed up the Overseas Boston, which had been laid up in Seattle for two weeks. The Gem State, a crane ship, was temporarily laid up in the Birmingham, Wash. Naval Shipyard . We have been waiting for EPA ap­ proval for incinerator vessels that will help this co untry dispose of its toxic waste material . We have reason to believe that the EPA will approve those vessels . We have been forging ties with other labor unions . We helped the Lab�rers Union man a picket line at tf:ie Dis­ neyland Hotel. In this day anq age , even Mickey Mouse can .be a lousy employer. · fl:d 8 I LOG I October 1 985 W Great Lakes And Inland Rivers by V.P. Mike Sacco e have been working hard to pass a right-to�know law in Michigan. Similar laws have been passed in 1 3 other states . Organized labor a s a whole made state right-to-know laws a top priority when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration failed to carry out existing federal laws. The safety of American workers is being threatened by cuts in the OSHA budget. There are one-third fewer in­ spectors available for field duty as a result of budget cuts made during the past four years. This has had important conse­ quences for workers employed on our Great Lakes vessels . For one thing, they must deal with detergents and other chemicals that may pose threats to their health. Under the right-to-know law that is being promoted by organized labor, all potentially hazardous materials would have to be listed on a product . There is also the question of right of refusal. Do workers have the right to refuse to work if they believe that their safety is being threatened? This grassroots political activity has an important side effect . In lobbying the Michigan state senate and house on these matters , we get to meet the people who may eventually serve i n Congress. A senator or representative who has dealt with a union on a local level will be more receptive to its arguments on national matters . A degree of trust will already have been established. That is what happened in the debate over cargo preference. Many of the congressmen who supported the mar­ itime industry wefe . �ople<who had dealings with the SIU on a local level. In addition, we have been able to develop strong working relations with other unions . That wilh:ome in handy in the next presidenfiaJ election . . . �.;c;,�=... T � & • East Coast by V. P. Leon Hall he dispute between the SIU and SONAT Marine has entered its second year. Last July , the company informed the Union that it would not negotiate over the wages , benefits and ·working conditions of the captains, mates a11d barge captains employed in its various fleets. The matter is presently being argued in the courts. The dispute between the SIU and SONAT is part of a larger trend that is affecting the inland industry as a whole . The most important thing to remember, however, is that the SIU has refused to give in and is working to protect the interests of its members . All across the country , the Union has been putting up informational picket lines to publicize the shoddy way that SONAT has treated its work­ ers . One of the most successful pickets occurred in Norfolk, where deepsea sailors and industrial workers sup­ ported their fellow workers in the inland industry. More than 20 workers manned an informational picket in front of Colonna Shipyard, which does a lot of business with SONAT Marine. Colonna was singled out because it too is trying to deprive its workers of their economic and legal rights . The name of the game is money. Both Colonna and SONAT Marine are being run by a new brand of cofPorate man­ ager who sees pension money as a source of company revenue . Norfolk was a logical place for the SIU to confront SONAT Marine . It is one of the few ports on the East Coast that has not been . hard hit by the present recession in world shipping markets. Much of the work available to sea­ men shipping out of Norfolk has been generated by military work that is being contracted out to the private sector. There was a lot of activity there last month . The Keystone State left to go to Pensacola. The James B. Anderson Jr. was in port, as well as the !TB Mobile . Still, things would be a lot better in Norfolk and other eastern ports if the federal government would come up with a policy to stimulate merchant shipping. The problem with the maritime in­ dustry is part of a larger crisis In the transportation industry as a whole. Deregulation . has created a crisis in the airline and trucking industries . . . Safety is a\ serious >probJem: · • · ··': ,.n-' •' t Safety is also a problem for our brothers and sisters employed· irf't'he fishing industry . Hundreds of fishermen are being forced out of the industry because private insurance companies are ask­ ing exorbitant prices for protection . Steve Edney , the national director of the UIW , which is affiliated with the SIU , submitted testimony to Congress on this matter. One bright note: Frank Drozak , president of the SIU , has been awarded this year's Paul Hall Award , which is handed out b y the N e w York Maritime Port Councir. The award comes at an historic time in the maritime industry. It marks the one hundredth anniversary of the mod­ ern seamen's movement ; the twenty­ fifth anniversary of the New York Maritime Port Council, and the fifth anniversary of the Paul Hall Award. DON 'T B E TRICKED Look for the Union Label for your Hal loween Treat Union Label and Service Trades Department. AFL·CIO • · 'C".' �,. :. : :'� .. '. ,; > " .. . ·•· .· ··. · . ': ,\. . : .; ·i · ' :; New H yd rau l ics Class Gets U nder Way at S H LSS The Hydraulics course .is designed to give the Seafarer a working knowledge of hydraulic systems found aboard ship . Among the subjects covered are theory and terminology, symbols, circuits , pumps, motors, valves, l l I I.. fluids, cylinders and filters. After studying basic systems and co�poncnts;> ate .· · · si)C¢Wc· Systems studied such as watertight doors, winches, windlasses, steering gear and the Hagglund deck crane. The classroom time is supported by practical work on a hydraulic trainer and actual hydraulic components such as pumps , motors , valves and cylinders . The course is four weeks long. The eligibility requirement is as follows: all applicant! must hold:a QMED-Any Ratin Coast Guard Endorsement. Instructor Biii Foley explains proper dismantling procedure o f hydraulic cylinder to Bob Layko. ) :! g HandS-On expenence Is an Important part of the Hydraulics course, as shown by · Jeff Mccran i e dlsassembHng a hydraulic pump. ·1 :1 J :1 ii . I nstructor Bill Foley, (second from left), c hecking the m o u n t i n g flange A d i rect ional control valve bei n g d isassembled by J oseph Spel l . l I ll w i t h class mem bers (J. to r.) Bob Layko, Carl Merri t t and J oseph Spe l l . October 1 985 I LOG I 9 l ,' I' : I .. � I �. .. . ' Seafarers Continue · to Trai n Meet MilitC}ry lob Challenges . " With the Sealift Operatio ns and Maintenance Cou rse · . . Since January 2 1 , 198 5 , seven Sealift classes have been con­ ducted at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. To further meet this challenge, the enrollment of stildents has increased from 2 5 per class to 40. . . . . operations and the loading and unloading: of��nwnerized cargo with a fork truck. This will ensure our members the job security they so richly deserve, now and into the future . This training is . required·' by all membe� who attend . classes at contracted companies a nucleus of SHI.SS, and is four weeks in length. over 2 50 trained members to man The course covers UNREP (Underthese ships . This specialized :·· way Replenishmc:nt), VERTREP ·· We now have given our .military training has result�d in · 'the · awarding of four more converted SL- 7 class ships to Bay Tankers, Inc . as T-AKR's. Training has Replenishment) been updated with · the addition of small crane Fork Truck operation5� Damage Control and Crane Operations. A separate course in ' " - .. ' . (Vertical Director of Sealift Trai n i ng BiH Hel wege procedures prior, to the UN R E P t rai n i n g . crane maintenance will be offered in the near future for electricians . This will ensure our memb.e.rs the job security .they so richly deserve, now and into the future. · :� J ' Bill Eci<les, recertified bosun (c.) passes the shot line to the tank barge_ ' .� : The high fine Is hauled across to the tank barge and attached to the king post. 10 I LOG I October 1 985 Ernie Duhone (rear) signals replenishment completed as the crew d isconnects the barrels. �Deck Instructor Joe Marshall, (I.) Instructs students In high stacking of pallets. Student M ike O'Connor positions pallets duri n g Seall ft Operations and M ai ntenance C:trl1t. Seal i ft Operations and Mal otenance student Bern ie H utchi n g navigat i ng 1he obstacle course with fork truck. Ferd i nand Gongora using a Clark forkl i ft to transport contai nerized carg'o I nto a forty foot container. ·i J i l l Prescott l earns proper signalman proced ure from I nstructor Ed Boyer prior to l lttlng of a m i litary grader. ' · • SH LSS crane l i fts m i l itary road grader onto a barge. i · " ' ··' The contai ner bed i s posit ioned prior to hoisting. Recertified Bos un N i ck Nagy pos itions container. Gene Spau l d i ng prepari ng operate the SH LSS crane. to October 1 985 I LOG I 1 1 _.L • �S H LSS I nstructor Sets H igh Standards With Ass istant Engi neer Exam i nation Resu lts (iiiaiiiii£�iiiiiiail Ir a · !t · +i;� ' ,,i, ' . i"i :, i .� ' · ,1 \, I• { r .' . .' Biii Egllnton SHLSS I nstructor The Seafarers Haicy Lundeberg School of Seamanship is very proud of its students' test results on the . U . S . Coast Guard Assistant Engineer examination. StatiStics on the last five classes show that 72 percent passed the examination on their first attempt f The· first step Seafarers sh01.tld take in obtaining a license for a Third or Second O riginal Unlimited License must be to submit a completed United States C o as t Guard (U . S . C . G . ) application at their nearest U . S .C.G. office in order to determine their eligibility to sit · Engine :R<>om eligible by the U . S . C. G. office , have them verify this in writing. Do not accept a verbal , "Looks " o . K . to me There · is Previous articles in the LOG have addressed the problems some studentsJace by reporting to S H LSS without t h e proper character reference on their U. S.C.G. application form . These signatures must be obtained by the Seafarer on board ship before · Blue Book' ' and ' ' Study · Guide to the MultipleChoice Examinations for Third and Second Assistant Engineers . , , Bill n� applied his research and knowledge · to the· courses he teaches, and the results speak for · . themselves. a waiting list he submits his license application. These signatures can be obtained at anytime and. you do not have to wait until you have the full required seatime before beginning your application process. courses so you must apply early. Bill stressed the importance of following the correct pr<Xedures to qualify for the courses before arriving at SHLSS. · written· two books in his spare time �q · is .working· on a third. He. i s ' the ' author of " Marine . . i f' · SHLsS instructor Bill ,pglinton is es�y pi:oud of thes¢ results. Bill h� taught at the school for ·1 3 years and has taught the ten week Third and Second Original Unlimited License program since '198 1 . A graduate of Calhoon Engineering School and the •.)t ' ·.\i . ' and the remainder of the students re-tested and also p�ed the exam , giving S.HLSS stiidents a 100 percent average . The national average for the same time perio.d was 71, percent'. · ·· If you choose to go for a license , you should obtain a U . S .C G. application form after you have completed about two thirds of the requifed seatime. Also remember to obtain the necessary signatures : Master, Chief Engineer and one other Engineer on the next several boats or ships on which you sail . The ,license course is tough and . there · is no time alloted for confusion as to your eligibility to sit. Any effort you make to properly apply and produce the seatime requirements will reward you with the maximum time for study. � for - - - - -- - - - · - · - · - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - · - · - · - · - - � - - � - - - · � · - · - · - · - · - · - ' , · ·· . · ·· · · . QM E D Update · · It is extremely important to notify the SHLSS if there is any change in your rating. Verification is required; include copies front and back of · ,! , .. '! · ·' " : .:"'1 - , _ ' · seamen's documents or a .copy of your license. . , . Fill out the coupon · bclaw and send to the Seafarers Harry lurideberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. 20674 . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . .. . •. . . .. . . • . . • . • . • . . .. • . . . . . . • . • . . . • . . . • . . . . • • N : Mail To·: : Seafarers · Harry Lundebcrg School of Seamanship : Director of Vocational Education Piney Point, Maryland 20674 • • The following information is provided to my records: I received my QMED rating on update _ _ _ Date I have completed .the following specialty course(s) : .. ' , ). · · Marine Electrical Maintenace ': . . \ ·� .. nt: Communi ty invoivem$nt is an importa above at the St. Mary's County Fair. M pect . · /.'- · Pumproom Maint & Operation Marine Electronics I Date .. E __ Date ___ Dare Welding -- Date : I hold a valid 3rd / 2nd Assistant : Engineer License issued on · • • _ _ _ Date Hydraulic --Date Adtomation · __ Date Date . ---------� NAME_ � . SS# · BOOK# . - c U I W members prepare booth at St. Mary's County Fair. Diesel Regular -- Refrigeration Systems; Mainte.nance & Operations tc>r ' SHLsS, _ ;as ,, �hown . . Date ------- . . ADDRESS : · TELEPHONE# . . ����-�--���- : Note: Each member should provide a photocopy of : evidence to substantiate changes in the above : records. • •• . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . .• • . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . • • . . . . 1 2 I LOG I October 1 985 - � . --�------------ -� - ·· �--- ------- ----- ---·· ·- - -- ·--·-- - - -- -- - · - - - -- -- 1 �N ew Steward Prog ram 1. S H LSS H o nors Reti ree The m ission of S H LSS is to provide well -trained personnel for our contracted companies. Periodical ly, we review our curricul ums, analyze members' recommendations and send i nstructors to sail aboard sh i p to determ ine whether or not c hanges in the i ndustry aboard new ships necessitate development of new programs to ful fi l l the requ i rements aboard these ships. After caref u l l y eval uat i ng the many ski l l s needed for the steward department, we have developed and w i l l con t i n u e to develop a steward prog ram w h i c h we feel w i l l be second to none and provide the necessary ski l ls for each rat i ng . Effective September 4, 1 985 w e w i l l be start i ng Phase I of the updated p rog ram . Realizing rati ngs d i ffer aboard freighters and cru i se s h i ps , we have l i sted i n c hart-form the cou rses needed to accom modate a l l rat i ngs. Descriptions of each upgrad i ng phase for the steward department w i l l appear in future art i cles i n the LOG. 2. FREIG HTER/TA N K E R SPECIALTY COU RSES C R U ISE S H I P Recert i fied Steward Plaq ues of recog n ition for h i s many years of ded i cated service to SH LSS and t he SIU was presented to Jose p h Zienda by Com mandant Ken Con k l i n . A l so present for the awards were Laymon Tucker, D i rector of C u l i n ary_ Servi ces, and Executi ve Chef Romeo L u p i nac c i . Chef Or 14 WEEKS C h ief Pantryman Or Chief Butcher Or .. C h i ef G rade Manager Or Pastry Chef Or S H LSS Second Baker Chief Steward Chief Cook 1 4 WEEKS Sous Chef And G rad u ates Chief Crew Cook Second Butcher 1 4 WEEKS And Line Cook And Second Cook Cook and Baker 14 WEEKS 7 WEEKS COOK · 7 WEEKS BAKER Assi stant Cook And · · Baker's Helper And N ig h t Baker .. , 3. . E�.IG.lQllJJY: ... . .. . ;> e 1'20 days as a steward assistant • 1 80 days as a steward assistant for t h ose who have not g raduated from SH LSS ·· · · ... . . � · · · • • • • trai n i ng program M ust speak, u nderstand, read and write Eng l i s h H igh School d i p loma or G ED Eq u i valency, or 2 years to comp lete G ED (If not qual i fied i n t hese areas refer to LOG for when these G E D and Eng l is h as a Second Language programs are offered at sch oo l .) C l i n ic card m u st be up-to-date To upgrade to each level member m ust have sai l ed 6 months i n previous rat i ng . 4 . COOK and BAKER COURSE Cook and Baker course w i l l con s i st of 14 Weeks at S H LSS. 7 Weeks of cook i n g i nstruction, demon stration and on the job trai n i ng . 7 Weeks o f baki n g i nstruction, demonstration a n d on t h e j o b trai n i ng . •. NOTE: After the t h i rd week of each course, a t h ree-man-board w i l l review each student as to h is/her demonstrated abi l ity to conti n u e i n the program. Refrigeration Front row I. to r.: Bill Llgnos, Steve Walters, Robert Benson. Second row I. to r.: James McDaniel, Ed Smith, Tyler Womack, Edwin "Red" Harris, Spurgeon Simpson Jr. \_ Seallft Operations & Maintenance Hydraulics Front row I. to r.: Carl Merritt, Joe Spell, Dan Rose, Instructor Bill Foley. Second row I. to r.: Chromer Jefferson, Jeff Mccranie, Rob Caldwell, Paul Hanley, �ob Layko. First row I. to r.: John Zepeda, E. J. Rokicki, Ramll Mohamed, Claus Schunk, Eddie Kirkland, Sii T. Abzara Jr., David Mull, Biii Hellwege (instructor). Second row I. to r.: Michael W. Crane, Jiii Prescott, Wlllle Mitchell, Glenn Christianson, Joe Marshall (Instructor), Ed Boyer (instructor). Third row I. to r.: George Bradley, Bryan Iverson, Mike Hall, Peter V ictor, Gene Spaulding, Charles Spence, Mike O'Connor. Fourth row I. to r.: Osmond Rajl, Matthew Stevenson, Bernie Hutching, Mitchell Santana, Frank Arnett, Nick Nagy. Fifth row I. to r.: Julius Francum, Greg Taylor, Doug Craft, Ferdinand Gongora, Ernest Duhon, Robb Saylor. October 1 985 I LOG I 1 3 '! �Upgrading Course Schedule · �� �, '(JN�< I ;, ·� i< � · .' t ! : ,, : \ .I'. .. i .' \ ·' -t.'o,_ Deck Upgrading Co u rses November Thru December :� Q85 P Following are the updated course schedules for November through December, at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship . For convenience of the membership , the course schedule is separated into four categories: engine department courses; deck department courses ; steward department courses; adult education courses. The starting and completion dates . for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised .to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be limited in size- so sign up �y. Class �edules may be changed to reflect membership demands . SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in. . preparing applications. NOTE: Re-regi ster before leaving you r home port for train i ng at the Seafarers H arry Lundeberg School of Seamansh i p to avoid havi ng an expi red s h i pp i ng reg istrat io n card when leaving SHLSS. Also bri ng proof of Seafarers Welfare Plan e l i gi b i l ity 1 1 with you. November 1 4 S i m u l ator November 1 5 November 29 December 6' November 21 Decem ber 5 December 1 2 Able Seaman/Crane Operator Novemoer 1 December 1 9 En� ine Upgrading Courses Course Check·ln Date Completion Date .. Mari ne Electronics November 1 December 1 9 Diesel Engi neer - Reg u l ar November 7 December 1 3 Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check·ln/ Completion Date Length of Course Chief Cook Cook and Baker N ovember 22 December 1 1 varie� M arch 20 Adult Education Courses Course (ESL) Engl i sh as a Second Language Check-In Date November 1 5 Completion Date December 1 3 (ABE) Adult Basic Education November 1 5 December 1 3 N ovember 1 December 1 3 : (GED) High School Equivalency Program . . . . . . . . ........ .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SeafareJS Harry Luncleberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application · :. · Name I . ; : ' (first) (Last) I (State) Deep Sea M ember O DECK DEPARTM ENT Date Book Was lssued Date of B i rth Telephone (Zip Code) I n land Waters Mem tier D _______ Port lssued � Mo./Oay/Vear --. ,-r.:-i -= =­ -� ­ -� � � (Area COde) Lakes Member D ------- _______ Sen iority Pacific O Are you a grad uate of the SH LSS T rai nee Program: O Yes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ No D (if yes, f i l l i n-below) Trainee Program: From -------,.,,=.,,.. to==n------­ (dates attended) . Have you attended any S H LSS Upgrad i ng Courses: D Yes Course(s) Taken No D (If yes, fi l l I n below) Date Avai lable forTrai n i ng No D Firefig hti ng: D Yes No D CPR: O Yes ------- RATING H ELD. DATE S H IPPED ;S�IG�N�A�T�U�R�E;;.,;;;;;:;;-���� DATE No transportation will be paid unless present original receipts and successfully complete the course. you 1 4 I LOG I October 1 985 D Chief Cook O Cook & Baker O Towboat Inland Cook D Chief Steward No O RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL 0 Automation FOWT QMED-Any Ra ttng D Diesel Engine Marine Electronics Marine Electrlcal Maintenance -o Pumproom Maintenance & Operation o Refrigeration Systems Maintenance • Operations O Chief Engl nnr/Assl stant Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel) O SecondfThl rd Asst� Engineer (Inspected) D 0 D O STEWARD D EPARTM ENT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: O Yes AB Limited o 1 st Class Piiot AB Special Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator (NMT 200 miles) Towboat Operator (Ove r 200 Miles) Master/Mate Inspected Towing Vessel Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Simulator Course E N G I N E DEPARTM ENT Port Presently Reg i stered I n Endorsement(s) or . D 0 O O O O D D 0 . ------- Llcense(s) Now Held --'----� ' . Q· Tankemi.,.. . .. D Quartermaster: . . ; cf AB Unllmttecf' ' •'ef Ce1Ht1ei . ,.livlget16n • (Middle) Social Security # ------- Book # _ · Address------�::=.---� (City) ____________ I am i nterested in the following course(s) checked below: . . .; ·, . November 1 · 'J Completlon Date Radar Observe·r _ · l �. - . . · . . � rograms Geared to llnprove Job skms s"'j"'", °' And . Promote U.S. Maritime Industry . Check·ln Date Course DATE OF DISCHARGE ALL DEPARTM ENTS O Welding 0 Lifeboatmen O Sealift Operations & Maintenance ' ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT O Adult Basic Education (ABE) ' O High School Equlvalency Program (GED) O Developmental Studies (DVE) O English as • Second Language (ESL) .COLLEG E PROG RAM ��������­ RETU R N COMPLETED APPLICATlON TO: Seafarers Harry Lu ndeberg Upgrad i ng Center, Piney Poi nt, M D . 20674 O Nautical Science Certificate Program · o ScholarshlplWOl'tt Program 0 Other �r ) SPAD Is Power-Power Is Politics What i power? For the Seafarers International U nion power i SPAD­ The Seafarer Political Action Donation. Let's break down what · SPAD stand for. SEAFARERS-That' you, your shipmate and your U nion, whether you ail deepsea inland or Great Lake . To be a eafarer you b ve to have a JOB and you need JOB ecurity. POLITICAL-Today politic play ooe of the major role in getting you a JOB and protecting JOB ecurity. Politic i the Jone Act. Politic in Ala kan oil. Politics i cargo preference. Because what you do for a living i so clo ely reJated to politic and government, your JOB and JOB ecurity depend on politic . ACTIO H the SI U al on it duff and dido 't get involved in the action of politic , you wouJdn't have a JOB or JOB ecurity. Ju t look at the recent fight over cargo preference, a program that account for 37 percent of the cargo carried by the U . . merchant marine , carried by you. DONATION-If there are no donation , there i no SPAD. Thi i the mo t fundamental and direct role you play in protecting your JOB and JOB ecurity. It finance all the political activity the SIU i involved in from Capitol Hill to City Hall. lt educate the public and the lawmakers. It upport our friend and help beat our foe . W hington D.C. i where almo t every major merchant marine and I U battle for JOB and JOB ecurity i fought today. The e battle include bill and regulation ranging from thin ucb your afety, your j b right , n w JOB uch military work, JOBS carrying g vemment-impeUed cargo, protection of y ur JOB from unfair foreign competition and a host of other area . PAD make the work of the IU lobbying team e ier. T be frank, being a politician i e:xpen ive work and SPAD help u reward our friend by helping them g t re-elected. We help with mon y we help with manpower. P litic can be a na ty bu in . P litic i certainJy a hardball bu ine . A I ng our enemie people who want to ee the U. . m rchanl marine dry up and wither away, are aJway out in fi rce on Capitol Hill , in the e ecutive office and th agencie , th I U h lo be there t oo­ t protect you-to protect your JO BS-to protect your JOB ecurity. upp rt PAD. Let the Union upport you. Here i ju t a partial Ii t of the hundreds of pi c of lcgi lation and regulation the IU and it lcgi lative team must deal with in ju t on year. Read it; then you wilJ ee why the JU mu t be in Wa hingl n and why it must be armed with a powerfuJ 1-SPAD. i l OIL EXPORTS me 40 ru I carry this vital resource. dd'eated and your JOB wen ved. • .883 Export Administration R.i ut horization l (E protect American Seafaring S. I (Ino uye ) lI Extend ection 7d re tricti n against the export of A ka iJ for 5 years until September 30, l 9'JO , and correc leg­ i lative veto provi i WW help to buDd more • J B UNO wbkh more JO • I H . R . 2893 Qualified Operator (Biaggi) larifie th e v e e l and perator which arc eligible to utilize the F program I • H . R. 3 1 64/S. 1 522 U nqualified Withdrawals ( B iaggi/ imp n ) lmpo e evere penaJti for u nquali­ fied withdrawal of funds by predator corporati n in the event of a ho tile corporate takeover I l ! l I l ARGO PREFEREN l ! I I II Cargo preference tlHMdalldl of JOBS. - ! j· (B llCCOUD I' ', f ! ., , 'I I· .) ' .! S. I 7 DOT Authority (lo uye) Clarifie and trengthen DOT auth rity over federal agency cargo preferenoe compliance H . R . 19 9 Ag:ric Import (Ev ns-IA) Require that 50% f all agric commod1ue produc imported into the U . S . be carried n U . .-ftag ve ls CARGO PREFERE If cargo prefe.reoce I ph le to require the filing f rate with the FM for cargo moved over land Lo contigu n Lion port ION I A) w AR 0 DIVERSI AD B Act A major move to export the oU ( 1 I :; · . · to treqt.ben for 7 pettm l fl the mercbant' marine' cargo and H . R . 1 30 1 Dr y Bulk Promotion (Donnelly) Require 40% of dry-bulk ca.rgoe to be tran ported n U .S.-built, U . . ·flag hip within 10 years H . R. 2573 Dry Bulk Promotion ( Bateman/Bogg ) Require 20% f dry-buJk cargoe to be transported on U.S.-built , U . S.-ll hip within 1.S ye s. 1 8.5 Gov't·lmpelled Cargoe (In uye) ClariJie Gov't-impeUed cargo law ; provide enforcem nt mechani m; in· crea e PR &. trategfo tockpile car­ riage to I H . R . 1 702/ . I 6 Carriage of U . S. M ail (Bentley/In uye Require th t U . . mail be carried on u . . hip m) or J . .,. e. Di pule Oversight Hearing ( H . Merchant Marine ubcm te) Hearing to re iew cargo preference law and th di pute between agriculture and maritime over ppli ti n of P to ag• ricultural export B.R. 2100 Rcauth rize and amend food , and farm program H . R . 1 6 1 2/ . 72 1 CP Exemption (English/Boren ) Exempt all agric. export programs ex­ cept PL-480 from CP requirements R . R. 1 760/ . 930 Tola) CP Exemption (Bercute� ickJe ) E emp all agric. e port programs ad­ ministered by the CCC from CP re· quiremen H.R. 1 5 17/ . 664 CP Exemption (Smith, NB ickJe ) Exempt export PIK, blended credit, and commercial agric exports from CP requiremen H . R . 1 466 Blended Credit Exemption (Evan , IA) Exempts the blended credit program fr m CP rcquiremen H . R . 2357 CP Exemption ( B rown, CO) Exempt all g vt-finan ed agric. ex­ port from P requircmen H.R. 246.5 Agric Trade Cmte (Smith NB) E tablishe an Agri Trade Cmte to tudy int'I agric trade and recommend ction to expand U . S. agric exports H.R. 1464 CP E pen C$-D00 ( Evan , IA Transfer re pon ibility for funding CP to the Defen e Depanment H . R. 1 465 CP Expen e$-MarAd (Evan lA) Transfer re pon ibWty for fund.in to the Maritime Admiru trati n 1985 Farm Bill (de la Gan.a) fcderal agric, ( ontinued on CP 18.) October 1 985 I LOG I 1 5 �- ___,,_,,______---·---- �'f ' � ·. i Members Turn Lobbyists Seafarers Hit the Hill for Massive Garg "I think that we all earned our money on this one," said a weary but satisfied Frank Pecquex after the House of Representatives voted to defeat 20 anti-cargo preference amendments that Rep. Virginia Smith (R.-Neb.) and others had tried to attach to a farm aid bill. Pecquex , the head of the SIU's legislative department , noted that the issue was still farfrom resolved. "There will be some kind of anti-cargo pref­ erence measure up when the Senate gets around to debating its version of the Farm Bill," he said. Still, the House vote marked an important victory for the members of this Union. As Rep. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said on · the floor of the House of Representatives, "The cargo preference law that currently exists is keeping our merchant fleet alive." That assessment was echoed by many other supporters of cargo preference. "This (anti-cargo preference) amend­ ment could mean as many as 6,00C more jobs lost," said Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.). "We cannot afford to lose this vote," said SIU President Frank Drozak shortly before the de­ bate began. The vote on the Smith amendment, the most serious of the anti-cargo pref­ erence amendments, was defeated by a lopsided margin of 269- 15 1 . "I at­ tribute the size of our victory to the work that our members and field reps did on behalf · of our position," said Pecquex. "No one was expecting a victory quite this big." Given the importance of the issue, more than 60 SIU members and field reps volunteered to spend a week in the Washington area to help the leg­ islative staff lobby the 435 members of Congress. They came from all across the country: Washington state, Indi­ ana, New York, Alabama. For a week, at least, Capitol Hill Wilmington Field Rep. Scott Hanlon arranges an appointment with Rep. Matthew Martinez (D-Calif.) With Hanlon are Seafarers Dan Rose and Mike Schmidt. was awash in white caps and SIU jackets. "Everywhere you turned ," said Liz DeMato, one of the Union's lobbyists, "you could see SIU mem­ bers fighting to protect the job security of their fellow Seafarers." "Before they showed up ," said DeMato, "people didn't know what a merchant seaman was. But our guys worked hard. They exhibited a lot of class. The results speak for them­ selves." It was a hectic week. SIU members accompanied their field reps to various congressional offices from their state or region. They dropped off position papers, 'spoke to congressmen or their legislative assistants, and generally made their presence felt. "It is one thing to read about the legislative process in high school or Union ed class," said Mike Hall, who ships out of Seattle. "It is another thing to be part of it." For many of the members, it was a real eye-opener. "I can't believe how small those congressional staffs are," said Joseph Spell. "How can they possibly keep on top of every issue? It's a good thing that we are here." "How the hell can those lobbyists Rep. Ed Feighan (D-Ohio), center, talks with SIU Field Rep. Martin Vittardi, right, and SIU member Mitchell Santana about his iron-clad support of the American-ftag merchant marine. walk so much every day?" said old­ timer Willie Mitchell. ' 'These halls just go on and on. ' ' Some of the members were so moved by the issue that they made impas­ sioned speeches. "If things get much worse in the maritime Nicholas Nagy (center) takes a break during the long day on the Hill. With Nagy are Michael Moore (left) and Willie Mitchell. Rep. Dan Schaefer (R-Colo.) studies some of thi ·Capitol Hill with. Field Rep. John Ravnik (left) f1 are bosons George Bradley and Julis Francom. industry , " said SIU i the � the A of C4 Eugene Spaulding to Calvin Hill , the admin­ istrative assistant to Rep. Louis Stokes (D-Ohio), "I might not be able to find a job. As it is, I have to wait several months on the beach before I can ship out." "Few people understand what the maritime industry has done," said SIU Field Rep. Martin Vittardi. "We have enabled thousands of inner city and Appalachian kids to make something of their lives. We have made a differ­ ence." "In case of a war, it will be the people standing before you who will have to secure America's sealift ca­ pability. They will be risking their lives to save this country." The cargo preference issue came up at a very busy time. A number of different farm groups were lobbying the House on the entire Farm Aid Bill (cargo preference accounted for 0.08 percent of that appropriation). In ad­ dition, the House Ways and Means Committee had scheduled hearings on the president's tax reform package. Many of the field reps and members had to go back to their home ports Philadelphia Rep. Frank Spazziani (center Mark Ricci check to see which congressio 16 I LOG I October 1 985 ----- -- - --- - --- --------- ·----··----- ------= �� Preference Campaign, Foes Beaten largo preference information the SIU Oooded Francisco, points out some facts. With him before the issue was finally resolved in a dramatic three-hour floor debate . But while they couldn't be there in person, they were there in spirit. "Mike Nagy (recertified bosun) couldn't stop talking about his expe­ rience as an SIU lobbyist, " said SIU Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley. "He told everyone here that he chewed Tip O'Neill' s ear off. " The SIU members obviously made a difference. Congressional supporters of the maritime industry , armed with the facts that the SIU members and field reps had given them, were able to clear up a number of misconcep­ tions that had been raised by several farm groups . " Both U . S . agriculture and the mar­ itime industry are essential to our nation's security , " said Rep. Robert Borski (D-Pa.). "I reject the notion that we must sacrifice the interests of one to help the other. " " I would like , " said Rep. Mario ·· Rep. John Miller (R-Wash.) threw his support behind the SIU. Here on his way to the House ftoor, Miller is accompanied by a mobile lobbying team that includes Field Rep. Rich Berkowitz, Greg Taylor, John Smith, Mike O'Connor, Larry Cline and Glen Christensen. Biaggi (D-N . Y . ) , "to . . . put things in perspective. If you objectively as­ sess this issue, I think you will come to several conclusions . " First, " h e said, "the merchant marine is indispensable to our armed forces and national defense. "Second, cargo preference is essen­ tial to the survival of the U . S . maritime industry. "Third, a vote for cargo preference is not a vote against the American farmer. ' 'These amendments will not help the farmers significantly , but it will kill the merchant marine. " "Everyone i concerned abou t che American farmers , " said Maryland' Mikulski. " We know that they are - suffering, but the reason that they � , J.er E.J. Rokicki, center, talks to two farmers about t role that cargo preference plays in providing -ftag merchant marine with a minimum amount eep it aftoat. SIU Rep. Ed Kelly, right, makes an appointment to talk to a member of the Alabama congressional delegation. With him are SIU members Darryl Nelson, Joseph Spell and Willie Mitchell. Seafarers Ferdinand Gongora (left) and >resentative is next on their list. cannot export is because of the high value of the dollar, declining land val­ ues, low market prices and huge crop surpluses. "In 1984,'' she continued, "of 145 million tons of U . S . agricultural prod­ ucts, only 2 percent was covered by cargo preference . . . . " I think it is a shame, " she said, "when one group of American work­ ers is pitted against another. " Seafarer Dan Rose (left) shakes hands with legislative aide Erin Atwater from the office of Rep. Barbara Vucanovich (R-Nev.) Matt Stevenson is at the right. October 1 985 I LOG / 1 7 �..J . SPAD Is Power-Power Is Politics H.R. 2 1 1 2/S. 616 1985 Fann Bill (Daub/Helms) . Reauthorize and amend federal agric, food, and farm· programs H .R. 1965/S. 908 1985 Fann Bill (Am Fann Bur) (Emerson/McConriell) Am. Fann Bureau Federation proposal to reauthorize and amend federal agric, food, and farm programs S . 1041/S. 1051 1985 Fann Bill (Boschwitz/Zorinsky) Reauthorize & amend federal agric, food , and farm programs H.R. 1 3 1 3 Food fo r Progress Act (Huckaby) Establish a 4-year program to provide food assistance to countries wishing to develop long-term commercial agric policies H . R: 2407/S. 1049 Agric Export Enhancement (Thomas, CA/Wilson) Expand agric exports thru programs administered by t_he CCC & USDA, including Export PIK, blended Credit and Food for Peace CARGO PREFERENCE (CP) Other possible vehicles for anti-cargo preference ame�dments . · ' ' s. 1040 Agric Export PIK (Cochran) Establish a program to expand U.S. agric exports by providing surplus CCC stocks to offset foreign subsidization H .R. 2000/ S. 843/S. 1083 1985 Fann Bill (de la Garza/Cochran/Harkin) Reauthorize and amend federal agric, ' food, and farm programs S. 1 7 1 Agric Trade Enhancement Act (Quayle/Boschwitz) Establish a Presidential Agric Trade Cmte to study unfair foreign trade prac­ tices; and expand U.S. Gov't support of agric exports H . R . 999 CCC Subsidy (English) Expand exports thru direct subsidiza­ tion by the Commodity Credit Corpo­ ration H.R. 2 1 40 Agric Export Subsidies (Watkins) Expand U.S. agric exports thru direct subsidization to offset foreign subsidy H .R. 2 1 04 Agric Export PIK (Skelton) Expand U . S . agric exports b y providing surplus CCC stocks to offset foreign subsidy H.R. 1889/H.R. 2390 l!· - "-�•,,>Mk�·ik . ·0· H .R. 1776/S. 42 Barter Trade (Dorgan/Nickles) H .R. 1065/H.R. 2077 Wheat Incentives (Marlenee/English) H.R. 2359 Agric Export Reserve (Evans, IA) �:!���� . Strengthen U .S. food .aid programs. to El:.U . . port .· · Promote agric exports by facilitating the use of barter in trading surplus domestic agric commodities for stra­ tegic minerals & materials Expand & revise federal build-and­ charter program under Title VII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 H.R. 2144 Build and Charter "Ready Reserve-Sealift Enhancement Fund" (Mc Kernan) Establishes a new federal fund to.build & charter militarily-useful merchant vessels in U.S. shipyards H.R. 1662/S. 535 West Coast Shipbuilding (Hunter/Symms) Reaffirms existing U . S. policy to main­ tain a West Coast shipbuilding capabil­ ity CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS-FOREIGN BUILD *H . R. 3 14 1/S. 1481 Foreign-Build Authority (Lent/Stevens-by request) Grants permanent authority, through the Secy DOT, for subsidized U.S. operators to build or acquire vessels overseas *S. 1 482 Reftagged Vessels­ Preference Cargoes (Stevens-by request) Permits vessels built or acquired over­ seas and reftagged U . S. to immediately carry preference cargoes Hundreds of SIU members work aboard U.S. Oag dredges. H.R. 3016 Foreign Dredging (Blaz) Permits the operation of foreign·registered dredges in the Territory of Guam H.R. 85 1 Dredge Waste Reclamation (Yatron) Exempts operators engaged in the proc­ essing or disposal · of waste materials recovered from certain dredging oper­ ations from the Fed. Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 ENERGY AND STRATEGIC MATERIALS ' U.S.-Oag ships must move government cargoes, including strategic material such as the SPR oil and others. That means JOBS. H.R. 1 699 . . . PR Reauthorization & Coot Imports Reporting Act · . . � . �� I . o( ;,; : . R��uth 9rize & ext� d Titles I . . tlj�· E ne �hcy, &1<;.����Q&, ll\.•"'· · of 1974, arid require a quarteriy report� ing/review of U.S. coal imports · · *S. 960 FY '86 Foreign Aid Auth & Federal Coal Export Comm Authorizes funding for U.S. foreign ajd programs and establishes a Federal Coal Export Commission Establish an Export Reserve to be used for Export PIK and barter for strategic materials H.R. 892 Coal (Coke) Acquis. (Rahall) Require acquisition of 3-year supply of domestic coke for the Nat'l Defense Stockpile * S . Con. Res. 32 . .. Impose duty to offset competitive ad­ vantage of foreign coal Admin. proposal for FY '86 program changes, user fees, etc. Authorize the establishment of user fees to recover costs incurred by the U.S. Coast Guard *H.R. 2466 Coast Guard Amendments (Studds) Makes miscellaneous changes in nu­ merous laws affecting the U.S. Coast Guard H.R. 1231 Int'l Training; Maritime Skills (Studds) Encourages Coast Guard to provide education & training to foreign nations in search & rescue, aids to navig . , & other general maritime skills CDS REPAYMENT Could harm Jones Act trade WlleM· done properly. FY '85 Supplemental Approp *H.R. 2577 Provides supplemental funds for the continuance of federal programs in FY '85 *S. 1160 FY '86 DOD Authorization Authorizes Defense programs for Fiscal Year 1986 H.R. 2485 Limited Payback (Biaggi) Permits CDS operators to repay subsidy and enter the domestic trades one year out of every two H .R. 2550 Permanent Authority (Jones) Permits CDS operators to permanently repay subsidy arid enter the domestic trade if can qualify for tempo� 6month authority for 3 consecutive years 1 8 I LOG I October 1 985 H .R. 368 Build and Charter (Mc Kernan) Establish a Wheat Export Incentive Program to increase wheat exports User fees cQU)d harm U.S. marl� companies and cost JOBS. H.R. 1936/S. 1318 . User Fees (Conte/DOmenici-by request) FY '86 H.R. 422 Import Coal Surcharge (Rahall) COAST GUARD User Fees (Admin FY '86_ Budget) Authorizes $300 million for CDS for s. 102 CDS Auth. (Inouye) DREDGING 't;=�-� ::: �' CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Sets FY '86 budget guidelines , including FY '86 Budget Resolution recommendations for the Strategic Pe­ FY 'S5 Supplemental Approp *H.R. 2577 Provides supplemental funds for the continuance of federal programs in FY '85, including the SPR *H.R. 301 1 FY '86 �nterior Appropriations Provides FY '86 funds for the Dept of Interior and related programs, including the SPR H�R. 1699 SPR Reauthorization & Test Drawdown & Distribution Reauthorize & extend Titles I & II of the Energy Policy & Conservation Act of 1974, and require a test drawdown & distribution of the SPR H.R. 1 803 SPR Regional Reserves (Heftel) Requires the establishment of regional SPR storage sites in New England and California H.R. 473 Defense Petrol. Reserve (Thomas, CA) Establishes a 100 million barrel reserve for emergency national defense fuel needs S. 1412 Import Oil Surcharge (Hart) Imposes a $1 O/barrel tariff on all imports of crude oil and refined product *H. Res. 1 2/H . Res. 244 Import Oil Surcharge (Conte/Rinaldo) Express House opposition to the im­ position of any import fee on crude oil or refined products *H. R. 2577 FY '85 Supplemental Approp Provides supplementaY funds for the continuance of federal programs in FY '85 *S. 1 160 FY '86 DOD Authorization Authorizes Defense programs for Fiscal Year 1986 troleum R.eserve (Continued on Page 26.) :. �QMED/Electrician William Carroll (left) and Bosun Roy Salernunt (Transoceanic Cable Ship Co.) for a photo. Theiss meet on the deck of the C .S. Amid the gleaming stainless steel of the Salemum's galley are Chief Cook Ruben S. GaUeguellos (left) and Chief Steward Vicktor Romolo. Loading stores are, from the left: Ali M. Shale, Kevin Daugherty and Alfonso Bombita, aU steward awistants. c.s. Salernum Pays Off in Hawaii ., .·;.. "' :· i �. . •i • ·; i 1· Waiting for the payoff are (t to r.) T�y Evanosk:h; OS; Peter �phet, watch AB, and C.L. Wilson, wiper. On deck are OMUs (I. to r.) Salvador Zabala, Bruce Wright and Turry Mouton. ·. . \ l Posing for this picture at the Salemum's payotr -are Kevin Daugherty, SA; Anthony Evanosidl, OS; Alfonso Bombita, SA; C.L. WUson, wiper; Ali Shale, SA; Edward Collins, cable AB; L. Lawrence, watch A ' B; Bruce Wright, OMU; Ruben GaUeguellos, chief cook , and Eddie Siplin, SA. It looks like Serious buslneSs aboafd the C.S. Salemiim at payoff. From the left are Richard Buchanan, deck delegate; Peter Chris­ topher, watch AB, and Roy Theiss, bosun. October 1 985 I LOG I 1 9 - ----- --- -· - -----�-�---�-----·- "rL ,.· .,j·-·,\, ,; 1t'ii: •"c;• ;. ')'" - ---- · -·------- ---- --- �Cruising Aboard the S.S. Independence '• .,_: ,. . Aboard the Sauntering down a passageway of the S.S. (American Hawaii Cruises) is AJan Perez, OS. S.S. Independence are SIU member and 2nd Mate Bill P�erson (left) and B�un Tom Lasat I Independence Going over some Union business are, from the left: Doug Hodges, AB; Chris Cursio, carpenter; Errol Pak, SIU patrolman, and Keith Douglas, AB. · Oiler Matt McGeehon Labor Day in Mobile More than 10,000 people turned out for a delayed Labor Day parade 'iil Mobile, Ala. The parade was post­ poned when a hurricane disrupted the plans. The SIU and Maritime Trades Department were represented by floats, a large turnout of members and their families and a Seafarer's daughter who rode as queen aboard the SIU float. Here is the Maritime Trades Department .entry in the Mobile Labor Day parade. 20 I LOG I October 1 985 Felicia McCants (foreground), daughter of Seafarer AJvio McCants, was the queen of the SIU Labor Day ftoat. �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I m c stu m Seafarers I n ternational Union of North America. A F L-CIO October 1 985 Legislati ve . Adm i n istra t i ve and Regu latory Happenings • t Washington Report More than 6,000 seafaring jobs were saved when supporters of the maritime industry were able to defeat all anti-cargo preference amendments that were intro­ duced on the floor of the House of Rep­ resentatives. It was a make or break issue for the American-flag merchant marine, which de­ pends upon cargo generated under the 1 954 Cargo Preferenc<? Act for a large portion of its business. The issue was so important that 60 members of the SIU volunteered to serve as part-time lobbyists (see story pages 1 6 and 17) . The normally fractious maritime m­ dustry put on a united front for the issue. Still, the matter is far from resolved. It is almost certain that someone will try to offer some kind of anti-cargo preference amendment when the Senate gets around to debating its version of the Farm Aid Bill later this year. Alaskan on The maritime industry barely had time to savor its victory on cargo preference when 98 House Republicans introduced trade legislation that could seriously threaten the continued existence of the .. -American�ftag merchant marine. Included in the bill was a provision that would give the president of the United States the authority to instruct the Special Trade Representative to negotiate with the Japanese government over the export of Alaskan oil. The premise behind the bill is this: by offering the oil-hungry Japanese the chance to buy Alaskan oil, they might be per­ suaded to open up their markets, espe­ cially in regards to computers, lumber and electronics. " It is inconceivable that the House Republicans would single out the industry to serve as a sacrificial lamb, " said SIU President Frank Drozak, "especially when that industry-maritime-is so central to this nation's defense. " Ironically, during the past 10 years the Japanese government has removed many of the official barriers to its markets. The real barriers to Japanese markets are in the way that the bureacracy in that country interprets law and sets standards. Before the House Republicans unveiled their trade proposal, unofficial reports from the White House stated that the adminis­ tration did not favor the export of Alaskan oil. There still has been no official word on this, however. ' 'This has everyone in the maritime industry discouraged,'' said Frank Pec­ quex, head of the SIU's legislative de­ partment. "It used to be that when an issue was resolved, it was resolved. Lately, we've had to fight the same issues over and over again. It keeps us from being able to deal in a meaningful way with the many other problems at hand.'' Passenger Vessels A move is under way in both the House and the Senate to revive this country's once vibrant passenger vessel industry. In the House, Rep. Helen Bentley (R­ Md.) has introduced a bill that would permit " hybrid" passenger vessels to be documented under the American registry. Sixty percent of the value of a passenger ship must be built in American shipyards for it to be eligible under this legislation. In the Senate, Senators Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) have introduced a bill that would allow U.S.-built but currently foreign-registered passenger ships back into the domestic trade. Pecquex has testified in favor of the Inouye-Stevens bill. He told the Senate Commerce Committee that the bill, S. 1461 , would add passenger vessels to this nation's existing fleet " at no cost to the government.'' The bill would open a two-year window for some 10 ships which were built in U.S. yards, most notably the SS Liberte, which is owned by American Global Lines, the parent company of American-Hawaii Gf\lises� .¥ oWY o e ves el is redocu- .1 � ··· mented under\thj ' · 1egi$lat.ion. th�if th�; ·. American-flag merchant marine stands to gain more than 500 seafaring jobs, plus additionaljobs and benefits on shore. Outer Continental SheU The House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee attached an amendment to the 1986 Budget Reconciliation bill which would require that offshore struc­ tures used in the production of o.il and gas exploration be made in the United States. Fifty percent of the materials used in the construction of these rigs would be of American origin. The amendment, which was introduced by Rep. Doug Bosco (D-Calif.), has aroused considerable support from labor and busi­ ness groups. A short list of supporters includes the following: the Maritime and Building and Construction Trades depart­ ments of the AFL-CIO; Armco; Bethle­ hem Steel; Kaiser Steel; LTB Steel; the SIU; the Boilermakers; United Steel­ workers, West Coast Fabricators. The amendment was adopted in retal­ iation for unfair foreign trade practices, including below-cost pricing, subsidiza­ tion of industries by foreign governments, and the dumping of Korean and Japanese goods onto the American market. The issue has important national secu­ rity implications. The capability to de­ velop offshore oil and gas deposits is critical to U.S. energy independence. The Bosco amendment would see that the en­ gineering skills, production techniques and manufacturing capacities be provided by American interests. In addition, there would be substantial domestic economic and employment ben­ efits. One offshore oil platform can gen­ erate between 1 ,000 and 1 ,300 jobs re­ sulting in as much as $200 million in revenue for the domestic economy. One mobile drilling unit can mean 450 direct shipyard jobs, plus an additional 1 ,200 indirect steel and supply relatedjobs. The amendment is also consistent with existing international trade agreements. Article XXI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) authorizes sig­ natories to take action necessary for the protection of its essential security interests relating to trade in goods that directly or indirectly serve military needs. Other GATT signatories such as Britian and Norway have already imposed restrictions requiring local production. Coal Shipments Existing policy requiring coal used on U.S. bases in Western Europe to be pur­ chased in the United States and shipped on American-flag vessels was reaffirmed by the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. The legislation affects at least three SIU vessels,'.an(l>Jtumerous shc>residejobs. The Senate counterpart to the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee is expected to take up the issue sometime in the near future. Tax I l ·: Reform The president's Tax Reform bill, which he claims is his most "pressing" domestic priority , was marked up in the House Ways and Means Committee. It contains several provisions that would have serious consequences for the maritime industry and American workers in general. The legislation would do away with the Capital Construction Fund, which has spurred construction of many American vessels. This comes at a time when the U.S. shipyard industry has reached an all­ time low. The bill would also tax workers' fringe benefits, repeal tax credits that companies operating in Puerto Rico presently enjoy and make several changes in the status of shipboard conventions. The SIU, along with the rest of orga­ nized labor, opposes any attempt to tax the fringe benefits of workers, especially when important health and safety pro­ grams have been scheduled for elimina­ tion. In addition, the Union is working hard to make sure that tax credits offered under S. 936 of the Internal Revenue Code re­ main in their present form. This section recognizes the strategic importance of this (Continued on Page 31.) October 1 985 I LOG I 21 . ·.� I • ':� �The Hog Islander: By Dorothy R• · " The Emergency Fleet has been termed the greatest single industrial feat ever undertaken in history. It has been compared to the building of the Pyr­ amids, or the Great Wall of China . " From The Tale of Our Merchant Ships W HEN America finally entered World War I, it discovered that it had neglected one very important matter-the building of a mechant fleet. Three thousand miles of ocean ex­ isted between the United States and Europe. The use of ships was. imper­ ative to span that distance. Ships of any and all kinds were needed . In addition, a German tyranny was being fought overseas by our allies: France, Belgium, England and Italy. The United States felt compelled to join them in their defense of liberty-our liberty . The fact that U-boats boldly entered our waters and were sinking what little we had in the way of merchant ships, helped to fast-forward our decision. America was called upon by a war­ torn Europe to send food, mainly wheat and flour, clothing, railroad materials and munitions , coal and steel. The task of getting all of this to our allies seemed insurmountable. It was General John " Black Jack" Pershing who coined the phrase , "We must build a bridge of ships across the Atlantic. " And build a "bridge of ships" we did At first, many ships were converted from other trades for war use. Some were repaired; others were leased from foreign countries . But something more drastic was needed. The idea of wooden ships was eliminated for transoceanic use, and concrete ships were tried. But steel ships were what was des­ perately lacking. .. · ,. Emergency Fleet Corp. Early in 1917, the United States Shipping Board was created, and the Emergency Fleet Corporation (EFC) became a subdivision a few months later. The Shipping Board took over control of the many shipyards around the country (other than government Navy yards). By the �nd of August 1 9 1 8 , there were 203 such yards; 100 were newly built. All told, the Erner- Building a Merchant Fleet gency Fleet Corp. built a total of 2 , 3 1 8 vessels from 1 9 1 8 to 1922. The largest of all the new shipyards was the one at Hog Island, near Phil­ adelphia, Pa. This yard, on a 900-acre area of marsh land, was built at an estimated cost of $50 million. And it was this enormous yard, employing 28,000 men, that gave the ships of the Emergency Fleet the nickname "Hogs. " The Early Days F. Huntington Clark of Roxbury , Conn. had the initial idea of building wooden ships to span the i\.tlantic. But it was Major General George W: Goethals who held out for steel ships. (Goethals was the builder of the Pan­ ama Canal and was called to Wash­ ington in April 1 9 1 7 to become the first general manager of the Emer­ gency Fleet Corp.) He broadened the base of the EFC and dreamed of a merchant fleet that would extend be­ yond the war. From April 1 9 1 7 until the Armistice in November 1918----one year and seven . months-the incredible job was ac­ complished. Innocent looking mer­ chant ships with concealed guns and highly-trained crews transported the necessary materials across the Atlantic to our allies . At the time of the Hog Islander: U-boat commanders couldn't tell whether the ship was coming or going. The result, dull to many , was in many ways sleek and modern . Mass Production · . Anni tiee, 3 centen of bipbuilding and 1 ,284 ways, twice as many as existed in all the rest of the world at that time , had built Pershing' s "bridge of ships . " Hog Islander Design The design of the "Hogs" was of vital importance, both because of the newly-devised Ford assembly line pro­ duction techniques that were used, and for economical reasons. Literally stripped of all unnecessary additions, the result was a plain Jane among ships of those days. The result was a curving sheer from stem to stern. The crowns of the decks were omitted as was every other bit of non-essential marine equipment. On one · special group, both the bow and stem were · pointed, a protective device so that American Merchant . The idea of manufacturing ships on an assembly line , like the production techniques at Ford, was new to the marine construction business. Paddle­ wheel hulls for use on Mississippi riverboats had been built in Shous­ town, Pa. and had "their guts" added , in Cincinnati . And mass production "had been tried at th New ork <;on. t ruction Corp. But not imtilHog 'Is­ land, run by the contracted American International Shipbuilding Corp . , was the wholesale plan to assemble a ship from material cut and fashioned en­ tirely in the mills and nearby factories actually achieved . War created the necessity fo r such an extravagant undertaking, and America met the challenge. From the men who set up the systems to the workingmen who drove in the last )' There was an organization of spirit as well as of muscle and brain. War rallies brought the secretary of the Navy and other important people to the yards to talk to the workers . Slo­ gans , contests , posters and projected goals were inspirational. Likened to the building of the pyr­ amids of Egypt and the Great Wall of China, this fabrication of steel ships was , nevertheless, carried out in a remarkably safe and sane fashion. Working conditions and pay were reg­ ulated by the newly-formed AFL. These . : agreemmts provided 'for union stand­ ards of wages, hours and conditions under which the men worked. A rep� resentative board was set up with district examiners in each area, and a safety engineering section of the EFC was created . One shipyard had 50 men checking to reduce safety hazards. Hog Island Admiral Francis T. Bowles was in rivets , there was a unity of purpose. charge of Hog Island, and Lt. Col. . Once the design was set, dies , jigs, patterns , templates-everything that pertained to the parts of the ship-­ Were put into construction at factories which were sometimes several hundred . miles from one another and from the shipyard. Hull plates , engines , shafts, propellers-every last bolt was pro­ duced in large numbers and trans­ ported to its proper place in sequence and then coordinated at the yard. Before Hog Island and other fabri­ cating shipyards, it took a year to build a ship. That time was whittled down rapidly, and by the time of the Armistice, one per month was the rule. Philip S. Duane was head of health and sanitation at the shipyard . Hog Island was an entire city built on a marsh island in the Delaware River below Philadelphia . Of its 900 acres, 20 were covered with workshops , bar­ racks , warehouses, a mess hall, a YMCA, a school for on-the-job train­ ing for shipbuilders, and a hospital. Skilled Labor Hog Islander: Black Falcon courses for technical and navigational training. This massive project required skilled men. Training centers were set up all over the country, some in shipyards, others nearby . Pratt Institute, Mas­ sachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stevens Institute , Johns Hop­ kins , Tulane , the University of Wash­ ington at Seattle-these were among the many schools which offered free Hog Island had its own band, its own publications, its own filter plant for pure water, its own sewage system, a gymnasium, a railroad, and a post " office . Outside this "city , " huge hous­ ing facilities were constructed for the families of the workmen. Women were employed by the shipyards, but only as office personnel. The first Hog Islander launched was the Quistconck. President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attended christening ceremonies of this ship, which took only six months and 2 1 days to build. But it was the Tuckahoe which set the record about a year later of being built in 27 day s . All told, 1 10 ships were built at Hog Island. (Continued on Page 27.) 22 I LOG I October 1 985 -- -- ---- =-- -� ---- �an No Rest for SONAT I nformational Pickets 'i .\ l 1 l i I l l In order to demonstrate their sup­ port for SIU members employed in SONAT companies, deepsea sailors and industrial workers have run infor­ mational picket lines at specified sites around the country . For the past year, the SIU and SONAT Marine have been involved in a dispute that will help determine the fate of the inland maritime industry for years to come. SONAT Marine is trying to create a "union-free" at­ mosphere on the rivers and harbors of this country . The SIU is not willing to let that happen. Few people outside the tug and barge industry know what is going on because most of the action so far has been confined to the courts. Yet the fight involves important principles, and is being waged in deadly earnest . The SIU sees this fight as a matter of maintaining members ' pension and welfare rights ; ensuring their safety in the face of potentially hazardous re­ ductions in manning scales, and pro­ tecting a grievance and arbitration sys­ tem t_hat bas prevented tug and barge Workers from being fired without good cause. On September 26, an informational picket was set up at Colonna Shipyard, Norfolk which does business with SONAT Marine . Many of the indus­ trial workers there braved dismissal in order to support the workers in SONAT. Over the past year, the Union has not jeopardized the job security of our members , especially the captains , ma­ tes and barge captains who the com­ pany has unilaterally reclassified as· "supervisors . " For that reason , only the non-SONAT personnel who helped man the line are named below. All gave their time and some even risked their jobs so that tlie workers em­ ployed in the SONAT fleets could maintain decent benefits , safe working conditions and unthreatened job se­ curity . The Union thanks the following peo­ ple for manning the lines: James T. Mann Floyd Payton Howard Plybon Clifton Forbes Pat Wright John Cooper Stephen Argay L. Price UIW Joe Jones W. Kaulback - UIW Mark HaU Larry Ambrous Sam Davis Ivey Cox · A · Dag and Its J3oys .: ' Along with the rest of its crew, the Manhattan Island (North American Trailing Co.) sarries an extra crew­ member, Manny the Dog. It appears from these pictures , shot by SIU third mate Marshall McGregor, that Manny is a member of the licensed crew. But unlike some officers , Manny is not rabid, and has the papers to prove it. The eight-year-old dredge is a 28 1 foot long, 2,385 gross ton split-hull hopper dredge. She also is the first of her kind built in America. : '.. : .--: A police officer talks to picket line volunteers at the Colonna Shipyard in Norfolk. Though company officials called the law, there were no incidents and the pickets were allowed to march. The SIU has been setting up picket lines around the East Coast to pressure SONAT Marine. The informational picket lines have been manned by SIU and MEBA members and officers. Here in PhUadelpbia at tl)e MobU Oil Paulsboro Refinery are (left to right) QMED Erik PlakSm, MEBA Rep _Tom Bethel, Steward A.ssist. Douglas Moore and QMED Mike Goins. .' • · The hopper has a capacity of 3,581 cubic yards. Material is pumped into the hopper from a pair of suction arms which trail alongside the ship on the sea floor. when the hopper is full, the Manhattan Island heads to the dump · grounds , when� the ship, which is hinged in the middle, splits apart and material is released. The pictures were ta_ken during a project in Cameron, La. , and the dredge' s next work was set for Free­ port, Texas. �{�; Here's part of the crew of the Manhatlan Island: standing (left to right) Chief Coot and Steward Ed Vieira, AB Paul Wolfe, Dragtender Patrick Burke, Cadet Brad Brown, Mate Patrkk Dollard, Wiper PbU Lyon, Engineer Jim O'Meara, AB Steve Wells, (ki.eeling) Steward Assistant Leo Kinney, Engineer Russell Jewett, Chief Engineer Bill Baumann, Mate Marshall McGregor and Manny. · Manny reaches the pinnacle of "dredgedom" her upon the dragtender's "throne." as Steward Assistant Leo Kinney installs October 1 985 I LOG I 23 �- · - - ·---·--·· - - - . ·-·-------- · -------- - ·------ ---- - ---- -�-- - - #fur;"�.. "-"> ,,, ' . · ,,, ., \ , ,. n �_$. &,..·;," ' ' " ·· · ·�<. �L r I i· I: In Memoriam· Whitley Hudson Callis, 58, died on July 6. Brother Callis joined the Union in the port of Nolfolk in 1 983. He was e a resid nt of Mathews, Va. Surviving is his widow, Hilda. Tilton Jerome Grater, 65, died of heart failure in St. Joseph' s Hospital, Highland, lli. on Sept. 13, 1984. Brother Grater joined the Union in the port of St. Louis, Mo. in 1975 sailing as a cook for Inland Tugs from 1957 to 1975 and for ACBL from 1975 to 1980. o He was a f rmer member of the Brew­ ers and Matters Union, Local 6 and was a veteran of the U . S . Navy during World War II. Boatman Grater was born in East St. Louis, IU. and was a resident of St. Jacob Twsp . , Ill . Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Belleville , Ill. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Ozburn of Belleville and a brother, Clarence of St. Jacob Twsp. Pensioner John A. Hassell, 65 , died on Sept. 4. Brother Hassell joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for Curtis Bay Towing from 1947 to 1985 . He was a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. Boatman Hassell was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Wenonah, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Marie ; a son, David of Rocky Mount, N . C . , and a brother, William of Thorofare, N .J. Paul Joseph Mfiduschak, 56, died in Mobile on Sept. 8 . Brother Miklus­ chak joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1977 sailing for Allied Tow­ ing in 1977 and as an AB aboard the dredge Sugar Islander (North Amer­ ican Trailing) from 1981 to 1985. He was a veteran of the U . S . Navy during the Korean War. Boatman Mikluschak was born in Pittston, Pa. and was a resident of Nolfolk. Surviving is his r Dispatchers Report for ·Inland Waters SEPT. l-30, 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Clan A Clan B Class c Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �· . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . 0 0 2 4 49 1 2 5 0 3 0 0 0 15 2 0 0 0 2 0 12 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 22 54 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 15 0 18 0 0 0 0 18 0 Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :-. . . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in t f�'::Y/� · · . 0 : '. : '. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 2 14 ' 3 Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Point · · · · · · · · : : · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · : . . . . . . T I . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. , .. . .. . . . . . = Totals All Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • •• ' c ... . 1, 2..' ·�.····-''•.·,.,:.·..<..;... 2,:.,. ·,: . .T.�-. . ,�. . , !' ' T' .:&".''.'•{,·:'�'. "-:' . 1 09 2 -.:�> 26 . . 1.'•:- .. ·,�(, i. ": · 58 TOTAL SHIPPED Clasa A All Glllupa Clasa B Clau C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 2 2 7 0 10 52 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 * *REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Clasa A Clan B Class C 0 0 6 4 65 0 5 7 0 3 0 0 1 24 4 0 0 0 3 1 16 0 6 1 0 7 0 0 0 10 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 42 0 8 0 0 0 0 28 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 119 46 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 22 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 74 15 10 3 ,; 5, , 2 89 20 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 7 11 28 152 . 99 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 5 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 7 0 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 9 �1 5; .- --;;;".''.-: · .i;; .: : : ·. :;\ :. 60 125 " Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last tnonth. New Pensioners widow , Irene . Timothy Keen Sosey, 22, died of injuries sustained in a boating accident in Bay Lake Twsp. (Minn. ) Hospital on July 27. Brother Sosey joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1 985 sailing as a deckhand on the paddle­ wheeler Delta Queen (Delta Queen Steamboat Co.) He was born in St. o Paul, Minn. and was a resident f Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Interment was in the Lake Havasu City Ceme­ tery. Surviving are his parents, Walter and Martha Sosey of Lake' Havasu City. Willie Credeur, 61 , joined the Union in the port of Houston, sailing last as a cap­ tain · for Higman To ng .from 1945 to 1985. Brothef . Cre­ deur was born in • Rayne, La. and is a resident of Orange, Texas. :m Pensioner Abel Nolton Trosclair, 70, passed away on Sept. 22. Brother .. Trosclair joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a deckhand for Crescent Towing from 1946 to 1980. He was a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. Boatman Trosclair was born in Morgan City, La. and was a resident of New Orle­ ans. Surviving is his widow , Stella. .William Diggs Sr., a'ir jllfii'o� 'lll R Md. · Russell Edward 63 , joined the Union in the port of Nolfolk in 1966 ·. sailing as a chief en­ gineer for the Vir­ ginia Pilots Assn. from 1 952 to 1985. Brother Diggs was a former member of MEBA. He also worked as a machiiiist. Boatman Diggs was born in Laban, Va. and is a resident of Onemo, Va. ·· John Haines, 62, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1968 sailing as a chief en­ gineer. Brother Haines was born in Burlington, N .J. and is a resident of Joppa, Richard J. Lud­ . lam, 58, joined the Union in the port of . Houston in 1957 sailing as an oiler for G & H Towing. Brother Ludlam was born in Raymond­ . ville, Texas and is a resident of Freeport, Texas. Personals Benjamin Harri­ son Hayman, 70, joined ihe Union in the port of Baltimore in 1972 sailing last as a captain for Harbor Brother Towing. Hayman was born in Elizabeth City, N .C. and is a resident of Baltimore. Hugo or Max Brewster Please contact Pete Waters, LNG Gemini , c/o Energy Transportation Corp. , 540 Madison Ave. , New York, N.Y. 10002 . 24 I LOG I October 1 985 .. -- ------·---- �-- -·· � l I I f 1 ! t· r i i i J I I �Onboard the William Roesch, crewmembers (I. to r.) AB Danny Bensoni, Bosun Brett Fischbach and Deckhand Leonard Scott listen to Sacco and Great Lakes Rep. Byron Kelley. Here's Wheelsman John Litersky on the Ml V Belle River (American Steamship Co.) enjoying a meal. Here SIU Vice President Mike Sacco steps carefully back aboard the Union boat after spending time on the MIV William Roesch (Pringle). Deckhand William Mulcahy and Bosun Larry Smith on the Belle River. Conveyorman Darrel Overby on the Clair (American Steamship Co.) St. He claims it's a bank, but t�en Seafarer Andy Goulet bas always thought "big" thoughts. He brought in his new "coin bank" to show his brothers and sisters at the Algonac hall. "When it's full of Susan B. Anthony dollars, I'll retire," he said. On the National Crescent Part of the steward department on the Belle River includes Ahmed Nassar and Ray Buzwah. New Harbor Dedicated in Hawaii While docked in Mobile, Ala., part of the cnw of the tug National Crescent took time for a cup of coffee. Shown here are (I. to r.) relief Capt. Howard Trey, Tankerman Stanley James and Capt. Roy Benoit. A 92-acre, $47 million new harbor facility at Barbors Point near Honolulu was dedicated last month. It is designed to supplement Honolulu Harbor's capacity . The new facility is 38 feet deep with 450-foot wide entrance channel some 38-42 feet deep. A l ,000-foot long pier and a storage yard will be added by 1987. October 1 985 I LOG I 25 �SPAD Is (Continued from Page 18.) ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES These issues could help create new JOBS, .such as · . �> ·... � · .. Power- Politics '·ls · PoWer .. ocean incineration ' H.R. 967 Clean Air Act Amends; Vessel Air Emissions (Florio) Reauthorizes and amends the Clean Air Act H.R. 1295/S. 1039 Ocean IncineratiOn (Boxer/Cranston) Requires a comprehensive study to be. conducteq on the . health & environ­ mental effects of ocean incineration of hazardous & toxic wastes *H.R. 1232 Oilspill Liability (Studds) Establishes a single nat'l li�bility sys­ tem to replace the four separate existing single-purpose 'oil cleanup programs *H.R. 1957/S. 824/S. 1502 Ocean Dumpi11g (Mikulski/Lautenberg/ Chafee, PY request) Reauthorize for . 2 years Title I of the Marine Protection, Research, & Sanc­ tuaries Act, which authorizes Gov't selection, monitoring,. &. enforcement of ocean dumping cites · _ *H.R. 3 158 (Jones) Revises laws related to maritime com­ mercial instruments and liens and public vessels and goods as Chapters 3 13 and 3 1 5 of Title 46 Each new passenger ship could employ as many as 1 ,000 people. Revitalization Efforts (H.M�&F Cmte) Discuss initiatives to expand & revital­ ize the U.S.•ftag passenger cruise ship industry *S. 1 64 1 Vessel Redocumentation (Inouye) Permits any U .S.-built passenger cruise vessel -subsequently sold foreign to re­ ftag U . S . with Jones Act coastwise privileges · PORT DEVJ):LOPMENT AND INLAND WATERWAYS Improvement on the inbinCI ·w�terways could lead to thousands of SIU JOBS on the rivers. · Several hundred SIU members depend on the Lakes for their JOBS. Establishes the principle o f lowestlanded cost in shipping Governmerif cargoes, and directs federal agencies to follow this practice in shipping agency goods *H.R. 3 1 96 Pilotage Liability (Oberstar) Revises laws related to maritime liabil­ ity for personal property and goods as Chapters 307 and 309 of Title 46 PASSENGER VESSELS GREAT LAKES *S. 1 5 1 8 Gov't-lmpelled CargoesLowest Landed Cost (Glenn) *H.R. 3 157 (Jones) *H.R. 2577 FY '85 Supplemental Approp Provides supplemental funds for the continuance �f federal programs in FY '85; including funds for water projects *H.R. 2959 Provides FY '86 funds for energy and water development programs. Administration/Senate Republican Cost-Sharing Agreement Negotiated to remove veto threat from H . R. 2577, the FY '85 Supplemental Approp. bill (See Above) *H.R. 6 Water Resources Development (Roe/Howard) Omnibus bill authorizes $ 1 8 billion in water projects & establishes cost shar­ ing 'fortnula which substantially in­ creases the 'co'sts borne by local bene­ ficiaries FY '86 Water Devel Approp Limits the liability for negligence of U . S . registered pilots navigating vessels on the Great Lakes so as to provide reciprocal and equitable participation by U . S . and Canadian citizens in pilot­ ing Great Lakes vessels JONES ACT The Jones Act protects thousands of SIU JOBS. *Coastwise Trade Oversight Hearing U .S . Customs Svc. Activities (MM&F Subcmte on Investiga­ tions & Oversight) · · .. · . '' · ·· · Hearing to review U . S . Customs Serv­ ice regulation of certain activities in­ volving the U . S . coastwise trades MARITIME DEFENSE COMMISSION This c0�i0n c0uld �ad to more SIU JOBS. · •. ·. nze , riiatio'n '' , ,, . , . �¢�� �W61J �tittl� · *H.R. 2577 .. . FY '85 Supplemental Approp (House Approp Cmte) �fe�s,ep�. , .. TRADE AGREEMENTS Fair trade means U.S. ships with U.S. crews could compete. S. 189 Bilateral Agreements (Inouye) H.R. 2268 . Isra I Free T rade • Provides supplemental · funds for the continuance of federal programs in FY '85 *H.R. 3 156 trade between the U .S . and Japan . Facilitates the co.osiderati�h '& imple­ mepmtion of re�iprocal trade measures · against coun�ries employing U nfair trade · · policies · · s. 609 unfair · Trade Act (Byrd) . · TRADE REORGANIZATION H.R. J20iH.R. 1679/H.R. 1928/ S. 2 1/S. 923/S. 1 365 U . S . Dept of Trade (Endreich/Regula/W atkins/ · Moynihan/Riegle/Roth) Revises existing laws pertaining to lim­ itation of liability for maritime claims Revises, consolidates, and enacts cer­ tain laws related to admiralty and mar­ (Jorres) ·· �ent bc:.t�een J raet 'ancJ the p.S . t . of . H ring t review the TRADE REMEDIES MARITIME LIABILITY REFORM H.R. 277 (Biaggi) Implements a two-way free trade agree­ Trade . . Authorize the use of funds appropriated to Navy for the expenses of the Com­ mission on Merchant Marine & De­ fense; extends the date by which reports and recommendations from the Com­ mission are due H.R. 2 1 97 Commission Extension & Funding (Bennett) Establish guidelines for the negotilltion· · of bilateral maritime agreements s. 450 U . S . Trade Commission (Bingaman) itime liability as subtitles I and II of Title 46, u .s. Code; ·�shipping" Reorganize trade bureaucracy, and es­ tablish 3: U.S. Dept. of Trade Establish a Presidential bipartisan Int'l Trade and Export Policy Commission (List compiled by the Transportation Institute) Gas�Culprit in Tanker Blast Hydrogen gas, not sabotage or foul play, caused the explosion which ripped apart the oil tanker Puerto Rico last year off the coast of northem California, the Coast Guard reported this month. The explosion, which killed one crewman, apparently was caused by the hydrogen which "could have been produced by caustic soda cargo leaking into a void space and reacting with . . . zinc coating, " the report said. It also laid some contributing blame on the ship's captain for "failure to determine that the caustic soda had leaked into the void space. " Fish Gain Vote Years ago Navy submarine pioneer Adm. Hyman G. Rickover changed Navy tradition and stopped naming submarines after fish. He substituted prominent people, cities and states. His reason, "Fish don't vote. " Tradition will return during the next several years thanks to Navy Secretary John Lehman who has revived the practice of naming submarines after such fish as tigersharks , barracuda and even the lowly perch. TMT Starts New Service Trailer Marine Transport Corp. will use the Caribe Tra.der to begin new RO/ RO service to the Leeward and Windard Islands. The 385-foot Caribe Trader will sail from San Juan, P.R. to Barbados, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Martinique , Dominica, Antigua and St. Kitts. TMT is a Crowley Marine Corp. subsidiary. 26 I LOG I October 1 985 . ' · . . . T � SIU and other .community organizations in Baltimore got together to make a wish come true for a young cancer patient, a trip to Florida;s Disney World. More than $5,ooO w&S l'1:iiSed at varioU.S l)euefits and functions so Teddy Roser and bis parents ean vi$t Disney World and meet Mickey Mouse� one of_ Teddy's fondest wishes. Pictured above are (t to r.) Bob Ardnt, Lou Karpouzie (chairman of the fundraising drive), Rep. Helen Bel}tley (R�Md.), Teddy with bis parents Susan and Ted Roser, Kathy Hoff and SIU Rep · Bob Pomerlane. f ll ! I I �.,.- -.. Stylianos Goumas, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as an oiler. Brother Goumas was born in Greece and is a resident of Fort Lee, N.J. · Harold Dean Smith, 65, joined 1 the SIU in the port of Wilmington, i Calif. sailing as an oiler-FOWT. Brother Smith is a veteran of the U . S . Navy during World War II, sailing last as a WT3C aboard the ; USS Columbus. He Was born in · ' Springdale, Iowa and is a resident of Payson, Ariz. • Deep Sea Willie Albert Sr., 59, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Albert began sailing in 1946. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Baltimore . John H. Dehring, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1 961 sailing as an AB . Brother Dehring was born in New Orleans ' and is a resident there . = Thomas Richard Reading, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1 970 sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Reading was born in California and is a resident of Central, Utah. Hector M. De Jesus, 6 1 , joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. .. Brother De Jesus began sailing in 1947. He was born in Utuado, P.R. 1 and is a resident of Brooklyn, N . Y. .. -· Henry Boyden Donnelly, 65, joined the SIU in 1 947 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified chief stewl'!rd. Brother Donnelly gradu­ ated from the Union's Recertified Chief Stewcµ-ds Program in 1 980. · . .. j sailed dulirig the Vietnam Wat< His'.'son; . William , -was a 1969 SIU scholarship winner alternate. Born in New York City, he is a resident of Lacombe, La. m ·fil The Hog Islander: Buifrling (Continued from Page 22.) A few special transports were made at Hog Island that were larger, but for the most part, Hogs were 380 ft. with a 54 ft. beam and a 27 ft. draft. They were propelled by a 2,500 h.p. turbine engine . (The Wantegan and the West­ moreland were larger by several tons and deeper by three feet. ) These fab­ ricated ships were the prototypes for the Liberty and Victory ships of World War II. The greatest single moment for this gigantic enterprise came on July 4, 1 9 1 8 when 100 ships were launched at one time from various shipyards around the country. Pershing sent his con­ gratulations to the ' 'patriotic brothers in the shipyards at home. No more defiant answer could be given to the enemy challenge, " he wrote. " With such backing we cannot fail to win. All hail, American shipbuilders . " One month before the Armistice , peak production was reached. Ship­ builders , however, continued to com­ plete the ships until 192 1 , and America had her merchant fleet, just as Goe­ thals had envisioned. Following WWI The Hogs served in World War II as well, but 58 were sunk. According a Norman Lawrence Hargrave, 59, , . joined the SIU in the port of Phil­ adelphia in 1955 sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Hargrave hit the bricks in both the 1 96 1 Greater N . Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike . He is a veteran of the U . S . Navy in World War II. Seafarer Hargrave was born in Bal,,.;., timore and is a resident of Houston. Walk.er Eugene Ward, 69, joined the SIU in 1 946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Ward also sailed during World War II. He is a deep sea diver, too . A native of Alabama, he is a resident of Wilmer, Ala. Frank A. Keller, 60, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED and 2nd assiStant engineer. Brother Keller was born in Newark, N .J. and is a resident of Union, N.J. Charles Anthony Welch Sr. , 65 , joined the SIU in 1945 in the port .. , of New York sailing as an oiler and 3rd and 2nd assistant engineer for MEBA , District 2 . · Brother Welch helped organize the SS Edmund B . Alexander ( U . S . Army Transpor­ tation Service) during World War II . He was born in Queens, N.Y. and is a resident of Norristown , Pa. ·.· · Regin8Jd BeeSon "R.B." Kelly Jr., 65 , joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Kelley hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He ' was born in Remlig, Texas and is a resident of Kountze, Texas. Morra Junior Maultsby, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in . 1959 sailing as a steward-baker. Broth�r Maµltsby was born in Blad­ enbo�o. N.C. ' aild• of. . i:s, a,7�iderit . . . Baltimore. . · .. Great Lakes .. · Ralph Leslie, 65 , joined the Union I in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1960 \ sailing as a FOWT for the Boland and Cornelius Steamship Co. , fBrother Leslie was born in Geneva, · Ohio and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Merchant Fleet to an article in the Seafarers LOG of November 1 949, "The 'Hog'-The Seaman ' s Favorite S hip, " by John Bunker (former seaman and former director of the SIU's Historical Re­ search Department), "56 survived the war" and "37 were transferred to foreign flags." B unker also said that the Hogs saw plenty of action carrying cargo to the fronts. " Few ships have ever been drier at sea in a heavy blow , ' ' he said in asserting · that the Hogs were more seaworthy than the Liberty ships, the Victory ships or even the C-3 s . It is a sad reflection on the nation they served so well in two wars, how­ ever, that no Hog Islanders are left today . Editor's Note: The massive govern­ ment, labor and industry effort to pro­ vide the U.S. With a merchant Oeet in World War I was really America's first shipbuilding program. The story of the Hog Islanders and the World War II Liberty and Victory ships program shows the national security needs that a mer­ chant marine Oeet fills. Yet in �th wars it took an outbreak of hostilities before this country acted. Are we in the same position today? · Monthly Meinbership Meetings · -� Deep Sea Port Date Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, November 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. New York . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday , November 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, November 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a.m. Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , November 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , November 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, November 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, November 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a.m. Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, November 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, November 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a.m. Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, November 1 3 : . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a . m . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, November 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, November 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a.m: Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, November 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0: 30 a.m. San Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, November 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, November 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, November 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, November 1 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a.m. Gloucester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, November 1 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a.m. Jersey City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, November 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30. a.m. October 1 985 I LOG I 27 ; ' �Deep Sea Fred Frank Dor­ ney, 55, died in Doc­ , tor's Hospital, Ma­ ; nila, P.I. on May 1 . : Brother . Dorney joined the SIU -in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a re­ bosun. certified Dorney graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y .. in 1966 and from the Union' s Recertified Bosuns Program i n 1983. Seafarer Dorney also sailed during the Vietnam War. He was a former mem­ ber of the ILA and the Postal Workers Union and was a veteran of the U . S . �, Air Force serving as a cook in the Korean War. Born in Brooklyn, he was a resident of Reno, Nev . Surviv­ ing are his widow, Aida of Manila; a daughter, Sarah also of Manila; his mother, Katherine of Brooklyn; two brothers, William of Brooklyn and Thomas of El Paso, Texas, and two sisters , Catherine Riniker of Grand Junction, Colo. and Ann Grochowski, also of Brooklyn. · Frederick Cohen, 66, died on Sept. 1 4 . Brother Cohen joined the SIU in the port of Boston, Mass. in 195 1 sailing as an oiler. He was a veteran of the U . S . Army during World War II. Seafarer Cohen was born in Mas­ sachusetts and was a resident of Se­ attle. Surviving are his mother, Molly of Brookline, Mass. and his sister, Blanche of Boston. Pensioner Avob Lucien Granger, 77 , passed away in St. Patrick's Hospital, Lake Charles, La. on Sept. 1 . Brother Granger joined the SIU iii the port of Lake Charles in 1958 sailing as a FOWT. He was a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. Seafarer Granger was born in Mamou, La. and was a resident of Lake Charles. Burial was in the Consolata Cemetery, Lake Charles. Surviving are his mother, Carrine and a brother, Eual, both of Mamou. Pensioner Christos Antonios Houlis, 84, passed away on Sept. 1 3 . Brother Houlis joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He was born in Greece and was a naturalized U . S . . citizen. Seafarer Houlis was a resident of Athens, Greece. Surviving is his widow, Koula. Melvin Preston Newsom Sr. , 62, died on Sept. 2 1 . Brother Newsom joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. in 1958 sailing as a chief steward. He graduated from the Union' s Chief Stewards Recertifica­ tion Program in 198 1 . Seafarer New­ som also attended Northwestern Uni­ versity' s School of Commerce, Chicago, Ill . and was a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. Born in Los Angeles , Calif. , he was a resident of Portland, Ore. Surviving is a son, Melvin Jr. of Compton, Calif. Pensioner Quinton Alton Nall, 68 , passed away on Sept. Brother Nall 6. joined the . SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He was born in Ala­ bama and was a resident of Waynes­ boro, Miss. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, _.,.,,": _. CONSTIT U TIONAL RIG HTS A N D OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the S I U constitution are, ll,vailabte iil FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gu lf, Lakes and I n l and Waters District makes all U nion halls. All mem bers should obtain copies of this membership's constitution. so aS: to money and Union finances. The constitution requires a -- famitiai'ize themselves with its con­ detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance _committee by any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc., makes examination each qu arter of the finances of the should immediately notify headquarters. ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation months, which are to be subm itted to the membership by as well as all other details. then the member so affected of rank and file members, elected by the membership, U n ion and reports fu l ly their findings and recommenda­ EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal tions. Members of this com m ittee may make dissenting rights i n employ.ment and as members of the S I U . These rights are clearly set forth in the S I U constitution and i n reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and I nland Waters Dis�rict are admi nistered the contracts which the U n ion has negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no member may he discrimi­ nated against because of race. creed. color. sex and na­ in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees · tional or geographic origin. and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are .made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust 11d"'8111�l 1n lnlnJlltnudhu1u1u1111n11111111 the various trust funds. to protect your contract rights . properly, contact the fund financial records are available at the headquarters of SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ If any memher feels that he i s den ied the equal rights t o which he is entitled. he should in charge of these funds shall equally consist of U n ion patrolman or other U n ion official, in your opinion, fails nearest SIU port agent. notify U n io n headquarters. · SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. I ts pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects a.nd purposes includ­ i ng. but not lim ited to, furthering the political. social and economic i n terests of maritime workers. the preservation rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available the political purposes of any individual. in the Union. !In d furthering of the American Merchant M arine with ·i mproved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade u n ion concepts. of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the articles deemed harmful to the U n ion or its collective contributes to political cand idates for elective office. All the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified· mail. return re­ by membership action at the September. 1 960. meetings ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping i n all U n ion halls. If you feel there has been any violation contracts between the Union and the employers, notify ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Autb 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 U n ion or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all S I U 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 -r. Brother Ryzop ' joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a chief cook. He hit the bricks in the 1 % 1 Greater N . Y . Harbor beef. Seafarer Ryzop was born in Poland and was a naturalized U . S . citizen. Ryzop was a resident of Lakewood , N .J. Surviving is his widow, Stella. Pensioner Roman F. Starczewski, 74, succumbed to arteriosclerosis on Sept. 4. Brother Starczewski joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1961 and began sailing on the West Coast in 1 956. He was born in Massachusetts and was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Apollo Crematory, Emeryville, Calif. Surviv­ ing are two brothers, Edward and Pensioner John Wesley Parker, Jr. , Sigmund, both of Worcester, Mass . ; 79, passed away on June 25. Brother a sister, Mrs. William Burgess of Bos­ Parker joined the SIU in 194 ljn the · ton, Mass . , and a niece, Patricia port of Savannah, Ga. sailing as a · ··:·' Ceµghl,ig pf Norton, Mass. chief steward. He was a veteran of the U . S . Navy after World War I . Seafarer Parker was born i n Henry , Ga. and was a resident of Savannah. Surviving are his widow, Katherine and two daughters, Patricia Corley and Elizabeth Kitzmiller. K N O W Y O U R RI G H T S specific provision for safeguarding the Pensioner Leon Ryzop, 73 , passed away on Sept. 8 . your obligations. such as fil ing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. I f, at any time, any SI U 28 I LOG I October 1 985 EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving officer or member. I t has also refrained from publishing membership. This establ ished policy has been reaffirmed In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributions are voluntary. No cont ribution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a con­ d ition of membership in the U n ion or of employment. I f may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to conduct, notify the Seafarers U n ion or SPAD hy certified in all const itutional ports. The responsi bility for Log the Executive Board of the U n ion. The Executive Board carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. N o monies are to be paid to anyone i n any official capacity i n the SIU unless a n official U n ion receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such rece ipt. In the event anyone attempts 10 require any such payment be made without supply.ing a receipt. or i f a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt. but feels that he should not have been requi red to make such payment. this should i mmediately he reported to U n ion headquarters. a contribution i s made b y reason o f the above i mproper mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and. appropriate action and refund. if i nvoluntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social i nterests. and American trade union concepts. If at · any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infonnadon , be should Immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad� is 5201 Autb Way arid Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. .. · ·· �Diaes� of S_ll ips Meejinas AMERICAN CONDOR (Pacific Gulf Marine), August 31-Chairman J. Sorel; Secretary Paul Stubblefield; Educational Director W. McRae; Deck Delegate D. Paccio; Engine Delegate J. McAvoy; Stew­ ard Delegate K. Darmody. No disputed OT. Money in the ship's fund is being spent on movies, a dart board and darts. This trip three Danish military personnel were aboard the American Condor to Bremerhaven, Germany, guarding some military equip­ ment the vessel was carrying. The steward, Paul Stubblefield, and engine cadet Kevin Fay won the dart tournament, with AB Darrell Pulley and Capt. Robert Webber taking second place. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done-for excellent food and service. A thank-you also was given for the refresh­ ments at the last cook-out, furnished by AB Lee DuBany, Joe Bryan and QMED John McAvoy. education and communication. "No ques­ tion is stupid if you don't know the ai:iswer." The meetings will help explain the function of the Union and how decisions are made. Crewmembers will learn what a delegate does, how to go through proper channels (obey any order, challenge later), how to work to improve working and living condi­ tions. Members also were advised not to talk to passengers about their wages or about the Union. A number of suggestions were made. They included scheduling ro­ tation according to seniority, rotating days off, orientation for new members, spraying for roaches, hooking up the TV antenna and receiving a copy of the Union contract. CPL LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (Maersk Lines), September 1 -Chairman Bernard Saberon; Secretary G. Kenny; Educational Director M. Donlon; Deck Delegate Carlos Irizarry; Engine Delegate Ben Conway; Steward Delegate · Gary N. Lackey. No beefs or di$j:>tited OT . reported. There is now $1 6 in the ship's fund. The steward suggested a poo l of some sort be estab­ lished. The bosun generously pledged to pay for half the cost .of a n1:1w popcorn machine, arid the stew ard pledged to buy . the p0pcorri. Th& company had requested a two-entree format at meals. This request operated successfu lly and was adhered to while the ship was under repair. Now that the vessel is operational and with capacity manpower, it has been requested by the membership that they return to the three. entree m�ou. The steward agreed that this idea wlll be both cost effective for the company and beneficial to the member­ ship. The bosun rep0rted that payoff will take place on Sept. 6 and that a patrolman . will be present. He.'s hoping for good news in regard to the wpl'f( schedule (4 on and 2 off). The steward reported that the ship will take on 1 20-day stores at the end of the month. In order to make ready for this . load, ·the pre�t proviSlons will be cleaned GOLDEN E NDEAVOR (Apex Marine), September 2-Chairman M . L. Keith; Sec­ retary R.D. Bright; Deck. Delegate H.P. Lopez; Engine Delegate L. Fountain. Some . disputed . OT was reported in each of _the three departments. There is $30 in the ship's fund. The ship will arrive in Jack­ sonville, Fla. on Sept. 6 and will go straight into the shipyard for repairs. How long the lay-up will be, nobody knows, and it's not yet known whether the crew will be laid off. The bosun will talk with the boarding patrolman at payoff. Overtime has been cut for QMEDs in spite of the conditions in the engine room. The fore plates were removed and have not been replaced. Also, the beams in some of the tanks are cracked and need welding. It is hoped that these repairs . will be done in the shipyard and that the ship will be safe enough to go back out to sea. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. MANHAnAN ISLAND (North Amer­ ican Trailing Co.), August 4-Chairman Steve Richter; Secretary Ed Viera; Edu­ cational Director/Chief Engineer William Baumann; Deck Delegate Jock Klohn; En­ gine Delegate Jim O'Meara. No disputed OT. There is approximately $1 00 in .the ship's fund for movies, etc. This is the ship's first meeting since coming out of the shipyard and crewing up. A question was raised about working equal time-4 weeks on, 4 weeks off. The captain advised the crew of the company's decision on this matter: no for now. But it could be possible in the future. Report to the LOG: "We have a new member of our crew, a dog we named Manny. We .received her in the shipyard and she is getting along fine, as well as being good for morale." One final reminder was given: please do not feed the dog "people food." __ LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Transpor­ tation Corp.), August 1 8-:Chairman R.J. Callahan; Secretary Steven Wagner; Stew­ ard Delegate R.M. Worobey. No disputed OT. There is $ 1 80 in the ship's fund, and the steward suggested arrival poo l s to generate even more money to the. treasu . Copies of the SIU penSion ptan and'Welfare plan booklets we.re received onboard ship. Anyone wishing to see them sl:Jould check with the bosun since there are only two copies available. A vote of thanks was given to the steward depa�t. ' "'�xt ; aridTobata, Japart. ports: Arun, In rY' I�.. :- ,,,.,,'!'-� ' ;. . BO,_D,IQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine), September 1 7-Chairman Pedro Flores; '(�-!,, Secretary Cassie B. Carter Jr.; Educational Director Raymond J. Bowman. No beefs _,,/' or disputed OT reported. There is $1 3 in the ship'� treasury. There will be a payoff on arrival thiS 1cjp tn· $an 'Juan:. A Jetter k· I f il · · ed ·trom headquarters cOnC:em- . ... ing going ba o 90 days attme ror·d · vacation. This letter has been posted. Also, clarification was received on the following: the men. who were laid off when the ship went into the shipyard in June in Norfolk and wPQJl:len shipped through the Norfolk ba?k, have officially hall tO shipped from the "i)Ort"of'. Norfolk: Whe.n their time is up, they can be pulled 'off ' iri New York even if they originally caught the ship in Puerto Rico. Next ports: San Juan, P.R. and Elizabeth, N.J. · · · g�"� \ l fi CONSTITUTION (American Hawaii Cruises), August 1 1 -Chairman Fred Ol­ son. The chairman explained the ship's delegate system and the three-strike sys­ tem of the Union. He announced that meetings will be held every other week for OMI WILLAMEnE (OMI), August 1 8-:Chairman J;_ BenT!udeZ; Secretary W. Harris; Edt:reationa1 Director C. Coello; Deck Delegate George F. A11en; Engine Delegate Charles D. Polk; Steward Delegate Fred N. Lindsey. Some overtime was questioned : and Soql�. disputed in the Cleek depart�nt eontinue to perform unlicensed personnel �ork in violation of the general rules. And in the steward department, the chief cook continues to have to butcher meat even though he was informed that all meat would be pre-butchered because of the reduction in the manning of the steward department. The ship will be placed out of service on Aug. 21 in Jacksonville, Fla. Anyone desiring to reclaim his job was reminded to register in Jacksonville. The notification of the 2 percent cost of living allowance was received by Telex and was posted. A motion was made that when the ship is being placed out of service during a weekend or holiday, that the., boarding patrolman be allowed to register the men who would be flying out · of the registering city. A further suggestion was made that on long voyages, extra movies be placed aboard before the foreign articles are signed. A vote of thanks was given to �II members by the chairman "for making this voyage as pleasant as possi­ ble." A vote of thanks also was given to the steward department. for "an extremely well done job." Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. PAUL BUCK (�an Ships, Inc.), Sep­ tember 8-:Chairman Michael Vanderhorst; Secretary Louis Pion; Deck Delegate Joel Lechel; Engine Delegate Ronald Gordon; Steward Delegate Franklin Robertson. Some disputed OT was reported in the steward department. There is $40 in the ship's fund. The Paul Buck paid off in St. Croix, having just completed a record dis­ charge of cargo at Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. It was a unique experience for all. The chairman urged all members to upgrade at Piney Point and, if possible, to enroll in the Military Sealift Operations class, "as this ,company is chartered to MSC and the ship performs many of the underway replenishment" maneuvers. Suggestions included getting more movies and more exercise equipment. A vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ment (despite the stores, which were not the best) for an outstanding job. Next ports: Harpswell, Maine; NorfolK, Va. ; St. Croix, V.I. SEA·LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), August 1 8-Chairman John F. Higgins; Secretary Herbert L. Scypes; Ed­ ucational Director W. H. Sander; Deck Delegate Jim Dawson. No disputed OT. The chairman stressed the importance of attending upgrading courses at Piney Point and of becoming reclassified in order to "keep a job on these new Navy ships which are under the SIU contract . . . We need the jobs with shipping the way it is now, so that everybody can get their time." The bosun, steward and electrician are all going on vacation this trip. A vote of thanks was given to the s.teward department for the good feeding. One minute of silence was Observed in memory of our departed broth­ ers and sisters. Next port: . New Orleans, La. . ·� this may lead to substitutions Ott:')f\a5 ti�;pen;onri81 the menu� One member has reque8ted · information pertaining to the rotation of crews and is awaiting correspondence from headquarters. Another motion made was that a partition be built in the crew lounge so that those wishing to watch movies are not disturbed. Other new business brought up at the meeting was that some members feel that they should be entitled to be segregated from the civilian and Navy personnel while dining. Apparently the feeling is mutual, but the steward stated that in order to maintain equal rights for all concerned, the messhall will operate on a first-come/first-served basis. This matter will be brought to the patrolman's attention. Other suggestions were for a microwave oven for the messhall, refrigeratorsforeach man's cabin and a short wave/AM/FM radio for the crew lounge. Next port: Norfolk, Va. ' : -· . � - ,_ . Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: OMI HUDSOI OMI LEADER OVERSEAS CHICAGO PITTS8UR8H PRIDE Of TEXAS PFC EU6EIE A. OBRE60I ST. LOUIS SAii JUAll SAii PEDRO SEA-I.MD ADVEITURER SEA-WO COllSUMER SEA-l.AllD EXPRESS· SEA-I.MD l.EAOEJI SEA.WO PACER SEA-UllO PIONEER SEA-UID PRODUCER SEA-LAID VEITURE PAllAMA 11.TRASEA AMEIUCAI EA8l! ABCllOI LIG ARIES BEAVER STATE GOLDEI llOIWICH 6ROTOll llDEPEIHIBICE l.116 LEO OAIUllD OMI CllAMPIOI OMI CHARGER OVERSEAs MARii.YI SEIATOR OVERSEAS WASllllGTOll SPIRIT Of TEXAS ' /$ BOOZE YOUR PROBLEM ? • 'ARE DRUGS YOUR PROBLEM ' • WE CAN JIElP YOU '$0LVE IT. FOR A�!ll�TANCE WIT/./ EITJ../£12 PROBLEM CONTA CT 7/IE A.R. C OR YOUR PORT AGENT I ' October 1 985 I LOG I 29 �-Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority CL L NP Dire<;tory of Ports Disp•tchers Report for Great Lakes SEPT. 1-30, 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP · Frank Drozak, Presi(fent Ed Turner, Exec. Vice Presiderit **REGISTERED ON BEACH . All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Joe DIGlorglo, Secretaty Leon Hall, Vice President Angue "Red" Campbell, Vice President DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 29 10 7 16 8 5 Port 34 6 4 18 15 3 12 7 Mike Secco, Vice President Joe Secco, Vice President ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Port George McCartney, Vice President 3 18 Roy A. Mercer, Vice President STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 5 . Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 0 HEADQUARTERS 3 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Totals All Departments . . . . . . . . 25 20 75 39 8 Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 0 12 0 0 4 25 26 64 9 13 58 49 (301 ) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (31 3) 794-4988 * "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 . BALTIMORE, Md. 1 21 6 E. Baltimore St. 21 202 (301 ) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea SEPT. 1-30 , 1985 -....· � Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orteans Jacksonville . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu Houston . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \ "TOTAL REGISTERED · - All Groups Class A Class B Claa C 25 18 15 29 10 4 7 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 5 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 14 0 10 0 7 0 0 28 5 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 12 14 0 0 0 1 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 0 9 0 2 0 1 0 7 0 1 42 0 5 18 1 273 0 0 157 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 213 1 48 2 8 13 7 11 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 35 1 0 7 4 53 7 7 17 7 38 35 33 5 31 14 9 10 0 3 Totars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A .Cla$a B Claa C 6 13 6 7 13 2 4 15 19 19 27 1 14 11 38 Port 'J , �-·,-- »· · �' �- Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans Jacksonville . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu Houston . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine Point . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . Tota�I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 4f 29 24 13 32 13 10 20 0 4 261 . 2 o· 4 8 3 12 4 16 3 0 4 85 (I · o 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 18 1 4 7 4 14 11 57 7 15 5 6 6 0 2 Totars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 1 0 1 2 0 2 4 1 6 1 35 0 0 4 1 57 64 0 24 2 11 5 2 24 13 37 17 15 10 9 12 0 0 5 . ,....,. 3 ' 26 33 · 11 7 22 5 5 26 0 0 4 182 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18 0 0 1 5 9 19 17 15 46 3 Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . New Orleans JacksOnville . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . ·: ···: ;· : 0 20 Totals All Departments . . . . . . . . 34 11 4 9 3 14 16 15 10 27 7 131 21 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 182 0 0 0 . <.�,�5 0 1 5 0 8 3 0 1 53 .. ·., g: ·,·. ·:. :.;::-.,( ,: .. 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 0 0 28 1 0 0 0 t 3 a 15 0 2 171 Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington · · · · · · · · . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .st. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totar1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 113 . 6 0 1 24 1 0 4 0 101 1 0 0 171 Tri& Reffe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 111 0 0 0 111 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 3 1 0 0 4 0 0 CLEVELAND, Ohio **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C f1 0 10 14 33 13 78 73 72 58 67 20 11 7 0 6 ' .· . 7 0 6 14 12 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 13 3 1 18 28 26 18 5 23 15 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 473 189 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 18 19 6 0 3 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 55 3 2 2 6 0 18 3 0 2 15 48 52 31 56 16 8 44 0 7 ,5 6 5 19 11 21 2 19 3 0 4 . .· · 0 '�· 0 0 2 0 ·2 0 3 0 0 0 8 36 366 111 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 12 4 0 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 9 31 21 107 . 23 14 5 5 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0- 2 2 0 108 3 0 0 123 13 38 30 4 24 0 0 1 3 1 10 5 16 0 0 4 319 93 11 2 0 3 0 7 2 36 19 3 0 26 14 24 3 32 22 49 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 31 17 16 24 0 0 62 25 185 28 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 2 4 0 3' 0 226 1 0 0 913 271 99 34 181 308 1 82 0 0 0 0 290 872 614 210 566 337 116 175 1 ,448 44 520 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (21 8) 722-41 1 0 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 1 1 Rogers St. 0 1 930 (61 7) 283-1 1 67 0 16 .C' Q' :,,. :. . .· . 1 290 Old River Rd. 441 1 3 (21 6) 621 -5450 242 HONOLULU, . Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 968 1 3 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. .. · , 1'221 . Pierce St. noo2 (713)' 6?9-51 52 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 331 5 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St., ,07302 (201 ) 435-942+·" ' MOBILE, Ala. ·.·. < 164o Dauphin· Island PJcWy; 36560 (205) 478-091 6 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave.]01 30' (564) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1 -800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 1 1 232 (71 8) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 1 1 5 3 St. 2351 0 (804) 622- 1 892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 1 91 48 (21 5) 336-381 8 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301 ) 994-001 0 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 941 05 (41 5) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1 057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 1 6 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 981 21 (206) 441 -1 960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 631 1 6. (31 4) 752-6500 . WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (21 3) 549-4000 * "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 September was down from the month of August. A total of 1 , 1 94 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1 , 1 94 jobs shipped, 566 jobs or about 47 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by ·�e" and "C" seniority people. A total of 1 75 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1 , 1 982, a fotal of 1 ,806 jobs have been shipped. · Support SPAD ·-. . 30 I LOG I October 1 985 "T · ':_ ---- �'The Union Is You . . . ' I'd like to take this opportWuty to share with you on how lucky you are to be members of the SIU. · I started to gci to sea with the SIU in 1967. It opened .many doors fpr me and gave . me chances in life that .I would never have hid 1f I had not been a merchant seaman. I started off as a messman and worked . way up to a. QMED. Unfortunately, in 1981 I hurt aboard ship, and it stopped my sea-going career. I have certeJ.nly had a healthy dose on how it_ is to pe . ashore without a union You have no representation; no medical plans, · - · and· 1f somebody does not like you, he can fire you when he wants to. For now, I have to work as a security guard,· and the pay is low. There is not one day that goes by without somebody telling me how . lucky I am that I have job and how fast I can be fired. •I have no voice, nor any sa;y-so, about my j ob. I realize how lucky I was to be a part of the SIU where I had a voice and could express opinion freely, without fear of being fired. I am trying very hard to make a come-back, but I can certainly tell . . · my was . _ Letters · : · To nie Bd.i'tor · this my you right now that notb.ing can beat .the Union, and the Union is y-ou. Mexico during the war. I am specifically interested in these ships: Ben}a.m.ln Brewster, Robert E. Lee, Bayard, Alcoa. Penn, David McKelvy, Heredia, a.nd Halo. If you can help, please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks! Perry lll11B B 898 l'ort Worth, Texas C.L. Mead 128 Pine Knoll, #483 Jackson, Jl8 398 1 1 'Giving It My Best . . . ' Being one of the recipients of the SIU Charles Logan Scholarship, I would like . to take time to SSiY thank you. Thank you to the Union and my old shipma�s and to the instructors at Piney Point. ;_ , I giving it best for all of you who showed me my l'.lfe cdtt.ld be . something great, and that I could make contributions to my fellow · :· : man. .· I am complettng my 'second year at Penn State University in forestry. I hold the est grade point average in my class. 1 let it be known t6 all that I'm a member of the SIU. (601)986-8 184 this am __ • my � . And . · · · • • ,_. .. . ' . :. _ -� . memberiihip and :> > ; . .. . ''"everyetn'e eefl:'M--�;tbEJ,DiSaStel' CoaBtllne 'Pl'ojeot for '�e help· and support we have received from this _network of union haJ.ls I want to express our a.ppreoiation t.q your , ·. · . throughout the four-state area affected by Hurricane Elena. . . . "(our cooperation, and that of your membership . . . have made a great contribution not only to the Red Cross disaster program but also to the �covery of the disaster victims themselves. I waD. ' oo w how much allcof ua appreciate your help. I am sure your local Red Cro . Chapter can look fo!'W"ard to many future benefits of fine working relationship . ty t6"ltno this ss smcerely, Grover C. Adame Diaafter Director, DB. 800 American Bed erou· 'Never Looked Better . . . ' (The following is a letter from C. E. Anderson, master of the LNG Gemini, to aJ1 unlicensed personnel aboard th.at vessel.) . ·· this I'd like to take opportunity to thank everyone in 8.n departments for your help and cooperation tour. I feel the ship's appearance both on deck and below reflect the efforts you have all made. The old girl has never looked better, and I am very proud of her. Again thanks for a j ob well done. Hoping you all enj oy your upcoming vacations, I am this my Sincerely, C.B .Anderson Kaster, LNG Gembl.1 • 'Writer Seeks .Assistance . . . Quail ' I am a writer working for Ridge Press on a book that describes the sinking of American merchant vessels by German U-boats in the Gulf of Mexico in World War II. I am looking for men who served as crewmen on any vessel damaged or by U-boats in the Gulf in 1942, as I need first-person accounts of these sinkings for my book. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who survived a German attack, or who has other information relating to U-boat activity in the Gulf of sunk Yours truly, Jens C. Madsen M47 Hoboken, R.J. · Tom Glidewell Port .Agent, Mobile . ' Thank you for the money paid me for 1984 in doctors bills . . . . It was a great help. T,b.ank you again. And everything looks all right. . a:oaeph rr-.aeft&>Jr. ., 836. SprtDg:field, ••� · : '' · - . , 'Hurricane Help . . 'Thanks to Claims . . . < ... � �.,,_ l.,. Puritan, Gulf Oil, Gulf Editorial A Crop of Truth I�: !��:����= ����:i�����; ··.��:�s�;: !�:y���: �� �; y o e · ··' . s a t · callmg them · (armers because farmers . farmer whose life depend� on . a fair market price. No, they pay the lowest dig in the dirt-to stop slinging mud possible price, and then, some specagainst the maritime industry (see story page 1 ) . ulate in the land farmers lose because they go bankrupt. It was trash politics that some agribusiness concerns and their congres­ The maritime industry has bent over . . sional supporters played earlier this backwards to find a compromise on month. Accusing the U . S .-flag mer­ the issue. Even though cargo preferchant marine of killing starving chil­ · -ence only accounts for about 2 percent dren or ensuring the ruin of America's of the government' s ex nditure on farmers is nothing but third-rate rhet­ food export programs , these people oric, with no basis in fact. Cargo scream as if we were taking money preference does not kill children. · from their pockets. We never knew that the people who It is time to debate the facts. On the ' speculate in the international grain market were such humanitarians. Do - facts the maritime industry wins. It is time to plant a· crop of truth. Agri­ the Cargills of the world (a multina­ tional agribusiness company) give away business should remember-If you the grain in their silos? No, they take plant ice, all your harvest is wind. · pe Washington Report <<;ontinued from Page 21.) country's territorial holdings in the Caribbean by granting tax exemptions to businesses that operate in Puerto Rico. The SIU represents mimy seamen who live in Puerto Rico, as well as numerous shipyard and cannery work­ ers there. If the 936 exemption is repealed, then the island's already fragile economy will be further in­ jured. The president ' s original plan would have completely eliminated business deductions for conventions held on­ board American-flag passenger ves­ sels. This would have stopped the revival of the American-flag passenger vessel industry dead in its tracks . Moreover, it would have made a senseless distinction between conven­ tions held on land and those held . onboard American-flag vessels. The staff of the House Ways and Means Committee has recommended that shipboard and land-based con­ ventions be treated in the same fashion, although it would place a $150 . per day cap on each: The SIU, along with many American labor unions and business organizations, does not be­ lieve that any cap should be enacted. At present, there is a $2 ,000 exemption _ for all shipboard expenses. · October 1 985 I LOG I 31 �.. ·. :';. ;�, ' ,··•· ,.__. �- �--­ �· � •' ' �· . \ �> ·;;.. L � . ·�. . :.{ �· -�-�. -�- , T · .:· � . � ' 't ' • '• i \. ·\' I \ ' . �� � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 1985 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BITTER DEBATE PRECEDES VOTE, BUT SIU MUSTERS TROOPS TO WIN FIRST ROUND IN FARM BILL FIGHT CARGO PREFERENCE SURVIVES FARM BILL FIGHT MORE ON PENSION BUY OUT EX-SIU CANADIAN CHIEF, HAL C. BANKS, 76, DIES GAUGHAN NAMED MARAD HEAD CALHOON RETIRES, DEFRIES TAKES OVER MEBA POST GREEK CAPTAIN GETS 10 YEARS T-AGOS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEAFARERS WITH LICENSES 2ND SEAFARER BURIED AT SEAFARERS HAVEN TOGETHER, INLAND INDUSTRY CAN SOLVE ITS PROBLEMS FIRST AID FOR CHOKING--IT CAN SAVE A LIFE--YOURS NEW HYDRAULICS CLASS GETS UNDER WAY AT SHLSS SEAFARERS CONTINUE TO TRAIN MEET MILITARY JOB CHALLENGES WITH THE SEALIFT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COURSE SHLSS INSTRUCTOR SETS HIGH STANDARDS WITH ASSISTANT ENGINEER EXAMINATION RESULTS SPAD IS POWER - POWER IS POLITICS SEAFARERS HIT THE HILL FOR MASSIVE CARGO PREFERENCE CAMPAIGN, FOES BEATEN C.S. SALERNUM PAYS OFF IN HAWAII CRUISING ABOARD THE S.S. INDEPENDENCE LABOR DAY IN MOBILE THE HOG ISLANDER: BUILDING A MERCHANT FLEET NO REST FOR SONAT INFORMATIONAL PICKETS A DOG AND ITS BOYS SIU AROUND THE GREAT LAKES A CROP OF TRUTH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1985 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. 47, No. 10 1985 Periodicals Seafarers Log