http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/6cd2ac801cb76bd17a54e7262bda6f53.PDF f004b08d27af71f8bf524dc62a026be7 PDF Text Text ' "' -• -•v Vv:-.- V./-. ••• ••• . • •• ,. .. V-'V- ••-' 'v' - ' -'% . -I]' - -' - ••.--• -• t • -• MumiiiiNa imERs Dismicr • AFL-CIO SEAmREMBS Volume 51f Number 10 House Nips Bid To Dump Cargo Preference Law Maritime Role in Polish Aid Program Defended WASHINGTON, DC—The House of Repre­ sentatives turned down an attempt by farm interests to knock out cargo preference laws governing the carriage of food cargoes to Po­ land. After a dramatic debate on the afternoon of October 19, congressmen torpedoed, first by a roll call vote of 228 to 170 and then by voice Excerpts From Debate vote, amendments designed to weaken or elim­ inate the law that requires 75 percent of gov­ ernment generated food aid to be «hipl^ on American-flag vessels. The first amendment, introduced by Repre­ sentative Fred Grandy (R-IA), call^ for a complete waiver of cargo preference laws in the shipping of food aid to Poland. Congresswoman Nancy Kaptur (D-OH) submitted a "compro­ mise" amendment that would have allowed 50 percent of the food aid to be carried on foreignflag vessels. (As the Seafarers LOG was going to press the Senate began deliberations on an aid package for Pcdand and Hnngary. Similar amendments are expected during the Senate debate on the bill.) Grandy said his purpose in eliminating cargo preference requirements was to maximize the $125 million ^located for American food as­ sistance by lowering the cost of shipping through the use of foreign-flag vessels. When asked by Congressman Norman F. Lent (R-NY) if American farmers would be willing to allow food aid dollars to buy foreign, and perhaps che£q)er, commodities, Grandy quicldy responded, . . the answer to that question is not yes." The proponents of the amendment to waive cargo preference "unfortunately want to have one set of rules for agricultural interests and another set of rules for all the rest," said Congressman John R. Miller (R-WA). One farm state congressman, David R. Nagle (D-IA), confronted his colleagues from agricul­ tural areas. He asked, ". . . tell me how fanners are going to benefit if the day comes that this nation is forced to go to war but first has to go knocking on the doors of foreign countries to find one willing to loan us the ships required to transport our supplies and troops and guns to the fields of battle abroad?" Continued ots pe^e 3 -Q . o A fire-wracked Peruvian trawler lists In the Pacific Ocean after its JKdKllC flt dCfl mariners were rescued by the MV Ambassador's SlU crew. Chief Electrician Michael Frizzell provided this and other photographs shown on page 2. Union Responds to Plight of Members Stricken By Hurricane Hugo Rampage Responding to a cry for help is one of the oldest traditions of the sea, one which the SIU honored wheii it sprang into action after Hurricane Hugo finished its deadly march through the Caribbean and South Carolina. To date, the SIU and its industrial division, the United Industrial Workers Union (UIW), have collected human­ itarian aid totalling in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to help victims of that tragic storm. The UIW represents 3,500 government and private sector employees who reside in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Responding to the most pressing short-term needs, the unions sent generators, chain saws, bottled water and batteries to South Carolina, ' Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where some areas are stiU without housing, water or electricity. It will take months to clear all the debris left by fallen trees and collapsed buildings, said UIW Vice President for the Caribbean Amos Peters. The unions have assembled more than $175,000 worth of food to ship to the Caribbean. Many of the goods were donated by UlW-contracted companies from the West Coast and Columbus, OH. More than $4,000 has been collected through an emergency relief fund established by the SIU and UIW, and the figure is rising, according UIW National Director Steve Edney. Officials in the SIU halls of Jacksonville, FL and Philadelphia, PA are conducting ongoing relief drives to secure food items, disinfectants and building materials. The first container from Philadelphia is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. Virgin Islands at the end of this month. Continued on page 12 Seafarers Welfare Plan Summary Annual Report Page 20 �ifisM^nanmziJiXgSSSgfr BES8«^- ijter^id^ftfrrrrss^rTSrc?? mfARmm • i". i •vJ'; •'•^J - • € .• vi: President's Report Thanks to the deep concern and convictions of a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives that the U.S.-flag merchant marine is vital to the nation's security, another attempt by farm interests to weaken America's shipping capability has been soundly defeated. The farm bloc's attack came in the form of two amendments during action on the $837 million aid program for Poland and Hun­ gary that was acted on October 19. One was introduced by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, who called for reducing from 75 percent to 50 percent cargo preference requirements for food aid to Poland. The other amendment sought to drop the required use of Ameri­ can ships entirely in the carriage of the food aid given to Poland. Not funny, but certainly a strange coincidence, the latter amendment was introduced and defended by Rep. Fred Grandy of Iowa, whom some will remember as the ship's purser in the tele­ vision series, "Love Boat," a runaway foreign-flag vessel if we ever saw one. Both amendments were beaten by heavy margins. But not until there had been considerable debate during some three and a half hours, details of which will be covered elsewhere in the Seafarers LOG. A similar fight is expected in the Senate. If there is a lesson to be learned from this latest legislative battle to protect U.S.-flag shipping and with it the jobs of Seafarers, it is that we—our union—must continue to be vigilant and strong enough to act responsibly and effectively in situations like this that affect the membership's security. While the Union is always prepared to deal with an attack on cargo preference, the tactics of the farm bloc in using the Polish aid program as a means of bypassing the required use of U.S. ships in government aid cargoes was a bit of a surprise. Only a couple of years ago a compromise had been worked out by maritime and agriculture interests on the issues of taxpayer-supported grain subsi­ dies and cargo preference that was accepted as mutually satisfac­ tory. Because farming and shipping are two industries vital to the na­ tional interest and security, we thought each should support the other. American shipping certainly acknowledges the role of agricul­ ture in our national scheme of things. That farm interests are not prepared to reciprocate and support thS^^Kdw "Of the American flag on ships delivering the taxpayer-sponsored aid cargoes to beneficiary nations is disturbingly evident from the shot they fired the other day on the law on cargo preference. Nevertheless, it is hoped that this attitude will not prevent a cooperative working relationship of the maritime and agriculture interests in the future. A striking and encouraging aspect of the latest legislative experi­ ence is the quality of the debate and performance of the members of Confess who led the successful fight against the amendments. A reading of the arguments published in the Congressional Record reveals that the con^essmen insisting on upholding the cargo prefer­ ence laws know the issues well and recognize the vital role of shipping, as well as farming, in the national interest. And they were able to refiite the misinformation and distortions of facts about relative costs and the tax dollars involved in maritime subsidies. li'i ?i.- .>-;r /. - - • Contributing to the successfiil fight in the House of Representa­ tives were the union's legislative affairs and research staffs, working in cooperation with the Transportation Institute, the shipowners and other elements of the maritime industry. Our people provided impor­ tant background information and facts on cargo preference, relative shipping costs and the taxpayer's role in farm subsidy. The debate that took place on October 19 should be required reading for all Seafarers and their families. It provides a powerfiil insight to the struggles that we must continually wage if we are to defeat the efforts to scuttle the American merchant marine. I am therefore making arrangements to have it reproduced and made available to all. The Seafarers LOG will announce when the publica­ tion is ready for distribution. And here we must be reminded that our ability to maintain the fight to preserve American ships and American seafaring jobs de­ pends on the resources we have to offer. That is why it is in a Seafarer's personal interest for him to support the union's political and legislative activities by contributing to SPAD. 1990 Lundeberg School Courses Announced Seafarers who wish to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship can refer to the 1990 course schedule announced this month. By upgrading, SIU inembers have an opportunity to enhance their job-related skills and increase their pay. Seafarers are urged to take advantage of the upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School. The 1990 course schedule appears on page 22. -11 The MV Ambassador responded to an JiU Crew SflVGS 18 early morning distress call from the Pe­ ruvian trawler Dorine I. When the Crowley/CCT freighter arrived, the SIU crew could see fire and smoke spewing from all parts of the vessel as pictured above. The foreign-flag crew of 18 was in a lifeboat. Below, the Ambassador's crew rigged a tow-line for the lifeboat to take the stranded seamen to a waiting Peruvian ship. No lives were lost in the fire or rescue, which took place in late summer 20 miles off the coast of Peru. Official cause of the fire was a short circuit in the galley. Chief Electrician Michael Frizzell, who took these photographs, said the heat from the flames was so intense it could be felt on the deck of the Ambassador. ••• Index to LOG Features Page^£^ P'lotoce ••••••• •'* *•••*••«•'• .14 IKqiatclier Report/Deep Sea. .14 INspatcher Report/Inland.................................21 i iHsiiatclier RqMrt/Great Lakes........................... .21 Final D^partiures 17"18' KknoM^ IToiur IRlgiits...v. v....-v]*........,.19' L^gal ^Hd Birectory..15 iff''''"•'1® Ifi® Editor .........'..10 X ; Lundeberg School Applk»tifHi^....^.>........wv..i.. *.. ....23 g & I Lundebeig Schoid Course Schednle...^^... 22, 23 Lundteberg Sdnxd Gnkhiates..................... w....... .16 hdeeting Nodce............................. ........«,. .... ..14 Penskmers .15 • Volume 51, Number JO • .< October, 1989 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryl^d 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" CampbeU; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President G^Coast, Thomas Glldeweil; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith', Associate Editors, Daniel,Duncan, Max Hall and Deborah Greene. ' m �;.-V '• 6aOBeR,1989 House Debate On Cargo Preference (What follows are excerpts from the comments of House members who supported the upholding of existing cargo preference laws.) Robert G. Torricelli (D-NJ): "Whot we want is an American ship with an American flag unloading an American product with on American label, heoded toward a shelf to be read with an American flag on the container, so that it would be clear to all the Polish people that when they needed the United States, we were there." David R. Nagle (D-IA): "I remind my farm state colleagues: our numbers ore small. We don't hove the votes—by ourselves—to pass a decent and just farm bill. We're going to bove to hove help and support from others. And one of those 'others' who stood with us when we needed help was the U.S. maritime industry. I hope they stand with us again. Yet, some form state members want to look them in the eye today and say: 'We are not going to help you this year, but by the way, we're sure looking forward to having your help again next year.' If that is our message today, I know what they are going to tell us next year when we ask for their help. I do not think we con grow corn in hell, but that is where they are going to tell us to plont it." Howard L. Berrnan (D-CA): "... if the goal of this amendment is to maximize the assistance to Poland to get OS much for the $125 million as possible, then why ore we doing it through United States commodities? Why ore we not going out on the world market and buying as much us we con, which will be a great deal more?" Jolm R. Miller (R-WA): "United Stotes wheat costs between $161 and $166 per metric ton and European wheat costs about $158 per metric ton. So if the proponents of these amendments want to be fair, we should buy European wheat to help Poland. Similarly, United States butter costs $2,656 per metric ton, compared to $1,850 per metric ton for European butter... Under o truly open and comp^ve morket, we could get more wheat and butter for Poland because European products ore cheaper and they do not need to l» shipped as for." Eliot L. Engei (D-NY): "A good deal of misinformation has surrounded the costs ossodated with shipping this country's food aid on United States vessels. The source of much of this misinformation was a Boston Globe story of September 29, which cited on $85-per-ton rate. This figure has presented a highly misleading picture, and has been specifically refuted by the U.S. Deputy Maritime Administrator Robert S. Silbermon ..." Waiter B. Jones (D-NC): 'Hire shipping cost differentials suggested by the proponents of the U.S.-flog waiver are grossly overstated. The $84.95 per ton United States-flog rate was for 0 single, small, spot-charter shipment for which the Polish rate offer was $60 per ton, not $15-20 per ton as claimed by the proponents of the waiver. The Maritime Administration states that the United States-flog rate for 0 normal shipment would be less than $34 per ton, with the Polish rate being in the high $20-per-ton range. The $70-per-ton differential suggested simply has no basis in fact." Helen Delich Bentiey (R-MD): "The actual difference is about $6 of tonnage between the high Polish rates and the American rates of $34 a ton. That is much less than any 30 percent differential." Herbert H. Bateman (R-VA): "Does Poland have a merchant marine? You bet it does. Is that merchant marine subsidized? You bet it is. It is very heavily subsidized." W.J. (BUiy) Taozin (D-LA): "I, for one, believe thot Americon aid should arrive in American ships, flying the American flag and crewed by tbe American people." Hme Voles feKeep Polish Aid on US Ships Continued from page 1 Supporters of a strong merchant fleet spoke of the inequity of Grandy's amend­ ment. Lent asked, ". . . there are two industries here that government seeks to favor. . . Why are we taking it all out of the maritime side of the equation?" Cheaper Commodities Available Congressman Robert G. Torricelli (DNJ) proposed, "... if we want to get the most value for our money, let us go to the world community and be prepared to buy Argentinean wheat and Canadian agricul­ tural products and use them for American aid. "If the concept of American foreign aid is to get the most for the dollar, whether it is shipping or the food we give I do not see why there should be different rules for maritime than for agriculture." Torricelli concluded, "the gentleman" who proposes the cargo preference waiver "should know that he is opening that door and there are those of us who are prepared to walk through it, if those are the rules of the game." Miller said, "I read that United States butter costs $2,656 per metric ton com­ pared to $1,850 per metric ton for Euro­ pean butter. If we are trying to maximize in this one particular case, whether it comes to butter or any other commodity, why do we not go on the world market in the case of butter and buy European but­ ter?" Other proponents of cargo preference noted that wheat in the United States costs between $161 and $166 per metric ton and European wheat costs about $158 for the same amount. What Would Solidarity Want? Cargo preference opponent Represen­ tative James A.S. Leach (R-IA) suggested the law requiring 75 percent carriage of government food aid on American bottoms pits "an established American union movement against an aspiring union move­ ment in another country. This is Solidarity versus the American union movement." But Leach's argument backfired. Pro­ ponents of cargo preference quickly pointed out the consistent role of American labor in aiding Poland's free labor movement that has been at the forefront of that communist nation's emerging democracy and economic reforms. Congressman Howard L. Berman (DCA) said, "At the heart of the movement to support Solidarity year after year was the institution of organized labor in this country. When others were looking away and had other priorities, no other institu­ tion gave that kind of assistance to Soli­ darity." Torricelli asked House members if they thought Lech Walesa and Solidarity wanted the cargo preference amendment. "Does anybody who has heard Lech Walesa think that he is a part of wanting to jeopardize American labor rights? The fact is no, he does not," said Torricelli. Farm Interests Use Phony Numbers Ronald Keith Machtley (R-Rl): 'in my book. United Stotes support for economic restructuring in Poland and Hungary need not be subsidized at the cost of our own domestic interests." Gerry E. Studds (D-MA): "American workers, American industries, Polish workers and Polish industries should equally reap the benefits of the generosity of the American people." Continued on page 4 Supporters of the cargo preference waiver painted a picture of exorbitant U.S. ship­ ping rates compared to bargain basement prices of foreign carriers. Congressman Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) confronted the numbers thrown around by the farm in­ terests: "A good deal of misinformation has surrounded the costs associated with shipping this country's food aid on United States vessels. "The source of much of this misinfor­ mation was a Boston Globe story of Sep­ tember 29, which cited an $85-per-ton rate. This figure has presented a highly mis­ leading picture and has specifically been refuted by the U.S. Deputy Maritime Ad­ ministrator Robet S. Silberman." The chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Walter B. Jones (D-NC) added, "The shipping rate differentials suggested by the propo­ nents of the U.S.-flag waiver are grossly overstated. The $84.95 per ton United States-flag rate was for a single, small, spot-charter shipment for which the Polish rate offer was $60 per ton, not $15-20 per ton as claimed by the proponents of the waiver. "The Maritime Administration states that the United States-flag rate for normal shipment would be less than $34 per ton, with the Polish rate being in the high $20per-ton," Jones said. Cargo preference foes implied the Amer­ ican merchant marine was "heavily sub­ sidized" and "relying on the crumbs from the agricultural table." Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentiey (R-MD) set the re­ cord straight: Only four of the 26 U.S.flag bulk carriers receive government sub­ sidy. The tot£il national subsidy to mari­ time is under $300 million compared to $13 billion received by agricultural inter­ ests. The Maryland congresswoman said the amendments to waive cargo preference requirements on the Polish aid cargo was "a continuation of the agriculture inter­ ests' tunnel vision of wanting to protect their own self-interests while demonstrat­ ing a willingness to allow a vital component of our national defense capabilities to be frirther eroded, all the while they stuff their pockets with taxpayers' dollars, wave the flag and expound the virtues of their alleged humanitarian efforts to increase food supplies to Poland and Hungary." More Shipping Needed, Not Less Representative Jack Fields suggested that rather than reducing support for the nation's merchant marine. Congress should look for ways to enhance the U.S.-flag fleet. Fields asked House members to examine the status of U.S. shipping: • The American merchant marine is down from being the largest fleet in the world to a nation with fewer than 375 active ships. • The Soviet Union, with a national fleet of 2,500 merchant ships, carries more of our nation's cargo overseas than we do. In fact, Soviet ships carry nearly 50 percent of all mail postmarked in the United States, while our domestic carriers transport a mere 2 percent. • The United States has gone from 110 privately operated shipyards in 1982 to 69 in 1988. • In 1970 there were 18 major U.S. shipping companies, now there are four. • The number of seafaring jobs has dropped from 99,000 at the end of WWII to fewer than 13,000 today. Fields said the administration, recogniz­ ing the importance of our sealift require­ ments, opposes waivers of cargo prefer­ ence laws and is committed to strict adherence of existing maritime legislation. Proponents of cargo preference said the nation gains from shipping on Americanflag vessels. After all, said Congressman Lawrence J. (Larry) Smith (D-FL), "The foreign Liberians, the Japanese, the Ko­ reans, the Swedish, the Panamanians, all of these people pay no taxes in this coun­ try." '• ' 'V. •. •v" �i-. ..«*r,.->«a*a»».' i^K&m »e*i|ifcM9frUN! 'iT' 't^niassfr k':"^ a m'l. •:( • i'ki SEAfMiltS LOG •V. 4 nil' •• r Upbeat Convention Marks UIW's 40th Anniversary feyS;-- •••• 1 House Debate on Carao Preference Continued from page 3 Thomas M. Foglietta (D-PA): "Over the lost year, a great deal hos been said in this chamber about the American flag—how it cannot be desecrated, how it must he honored. Today, we must further honor the American flag by requiring that it fly over the ships that carry our bounty to the people of Eastern Europe." I; • Lawrence J. (Larry) Smith (D-FL): "Why should American crews on ships most likely built in America, flying the flag of Americo, of companies that still choose to do business and stay here in our country. be punished? It will -.companies he punishment, because the bottom line is that when those ships, if we agree with the Grandy amendment, come steaming into the harbor in Gdansk, they will be flying a Liberian flag. What a spectacle ... America helping a Liberian flog." !k'ii... ;'.l:• f Austin J. Murphy (D-PA): '•I • • .: ' j' ' UIW delegates broke into small working committees. The Civil Rights Committee, pictured above, included the following UIW members: (from left to right) Frank Gill, Boh Love, Joe Perez, Amos Peters, Maurice Stanley and Juliana Bowley. •'t- ' •K' .vi;; sents 3,500 government and pri­ vate-sector workers. The UIW's Virgin Island delegates to the con­ vention reported on the islands' inadequate medical facilities. Many of the U.S. delegates recounted personeil experiences with the sub­ standard health care on the island. President Sacco pledged the SIU's full support in investigating the situation. Sacco appointed a high level union committee that will be responsible for researching and recommending solutions. Much of the convention was devoted to discussing how the UIW could best adapt to the far-reach­ ing changes which have swept the labor movement and the American economy. Robert McGlotten, legislative director of the AFL-CIO and a convention speaker said, "There is nothing in your daily life . . . from the food you eat to the house you buy , . . that some pol­ itician doesn't vote on on a dayto-day basis." Jack Otero, President of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, said that labor's future could only be secured by apealing to new groups of work­ ers. He called on delegates to intensify efforts to organize work­ ers who are not currently repre­ sented by unions. The SIU's industrial division, the United Industrial Workers Union (UIW), marked its 40th an­ niversary in a special way: dele­ gates from all around the country met in a spirit of enthusiasm for the organization's eighth quadren­ nial convention. The convention, which was held at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, MD September 14-15,1989, reflected the UIW's continued strength and diversity. The UIW has ^own forty-fold since it received its charter from the American Federation of Labor in 1949, and its membership, once confined to marine-allied fields, is now a microcosm of the American workforce. The union represents 20,000 workers employed in a widespectrum of industries: tuna can-. ning, service sector, wire and rope, transportation and government. Delegates took action on a num­ ber of different fronts, from de­ vising new organizing strategies for future growth to enacting res­ olutions which staked out posi­ tions on issues of importance to the union—^fair trade, civil rights. apartheid and grassroots political action. Highlighted at the convention were conditions in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where. the UIW repre­ •• •' • •ik. •'i.t-,.'' ;iir'- pM,' ,T' S.;l' ( I UlWINbrkeRMate Better Product^ £:rm loiiithelfnh./7l :':1 • i;. ? •- -.-• ; fey pr.i.r •'->'• i;i-; •i", ',"• '•• -i-. •I-:-: Products made by members of the SIU*s Industrial division, ttie UIW, on diq^y at the organization's eighth quadrennial convention. "Those some corporations that run those fleets of American vessels pay their corporate income tox to the United States of America ... Every crewmemher on those ships pay their tox dollars to the United States and contribute to the Social Security trust fund." Gregory H. Laughlln (D-TX): "I believe that if the opponents of cargo preference win this round, they will succ^ in undermining this basic support for our fleet and its maritime work force ... and will signal future retreats from this important law in its application to food donations to other nations and will inevitably lead to a moss export of U.S. maritime jobs and the further decline of the U.S.flog fleet." Jack Fields (R-TX): "... during the post 40 years, our merchant fleet, once the largest in the world, has declined from more than 1,300 ships to fewer than 375 active vessels... I am, frankly, amazed that we are even having this debate. At a time when the U.S. maritime industry is fighting for its very survival, this body should be considering measures to increase, not de^se, the amount of cargo carried on U.S.-flag vessels." James H. (Jimmy) QuiUeu (R-TN): "Since World War II we have let our merchant marine go down the drain... In cose of another conflict whet would we do for security? What would we do for defense?... Bock during World War II, the merchant marine fleet helped win the war... With the help of the merchant marine fleet during the war, supplying the goods and the equipment and the ammunition and whatever was necessary, we built up a great aggregation, which was essential to winning the war." Normaii F. Lent (R-NY): "In my opinion, the Congress of the United States should be supporting both the American farmer and the American merchant seaman. The American farmer is the most productive farmer in the world and the American merchant seaman is the most effident seamen in the world— our Nation needs both." Corinne C. (Lindy) Boggs (D-LA): "... the American labor movement was really the mainstay of the Solidarity labor movement, and helped them all along in their effort for freedom. I am certain that the leaders of the Solidarity movement would be pleased to know that we recognize efforts of the American labor movement, particularly the Seamens' Union, the SlU, in being helpful to the whole, beautiful defense effort that has been going on in Poland." Pnadenlial Support is Key To Maritime Polityr Says Sacco The government needs to pay more attention to the problems surrounding the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet before it is too late. This was the central theme in a number of speeches presented last month at the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) forum in Seattle, WA. SIU President Michael Sacco called for presidential intervention to help the merchant fleet. Sacco said the Bush administra­ tion must "provide direction and leadership" desperately needed in order to meet our nation's sealift requirement. "History has shown that only when the administration gives its full support to the industry do positive results occur." Sacco noted the United States has frozen, cut and, in some cases, eliminated monetary programs for its merchant fleet, while other countries (Norway, Japan, Spain, West Germany, Korea and others) continue to increase funding for their fleets. Don Becker, publisher of the Journal of Commerce, asked why the military does not assume re­ sponsibility for the nation's mer­ chant fleet when supplying troops overseas is an important element of U.S. defense capability. In his remarks, Timothy Rhein, president and CEO of American President Lines, struck the same chord. He threatened that unless U.S.-flag companies receive assi'stance from the federal govern­ ment by the year 2000, Old Glory may be replaced with foreign flags. ffe;: �OaOBCR,l989 SlU Urges Louisiana Gov't To Continue Sheil Dredging The future of approximately 500 maritime jobs awaits a decision by the state of Louisiana on whether shell dredging can continue in Lake Pontchartrain. The Seafarers International Union is taking a leading role in the fight to retain the work, almost half of which belong to SIU mem­ bers. The state is reviewing its posi­ tion on shell dredging because of pressure from environmental or­ ganizations to clean the lake. The SIU, through New Orleans Port Agent Jim Martin, has argued that shell dredging, which affects only eight percent of the lake's area, releases no contaminants or pol­ lutants. "The water quality of Lake Pontchartrain is related directly to problems of urban development and urban pollution—drainage created by storm water, dis­ charges of sewerage that is treated to less than acceptable levels, dis­ charges and spills from marine related facilities and marine ves­ sels," Martin said this month at hearings conducted by the Loui­ siana Department of Environmen­ tal Quality (DEQ) and the Cause­ way Commission. Dredging Key to Economy If the state should stop shell dredging, an annual payroll to Louisiana residents of $8.7 million would be lost, Martin told the state government officials. This could have a devastating affect on the already distressed state economy, which has been hit hard by the depressed oil industry. Martin was joined at the Octo­ ber 23 DEQ hearing held in the state's capital city by Lawrence Evans of the Transportation In­ stitute, an organization that rep­ resents 140 U.S.-flag-operators. While emphasizing the fact that maritime industries, as well as the SIU, want the lake to be pollutionfree and will work to that end, Evans also pointed out the variety of outside businesses that could be hurt by an end to shell dredging, road construction and mainte­ nance, public utilities, oil field construction, oyster reef mainte­ nance and harvesting, and tour­ ism. Both Evans and Martin dem­ onstrated the need for shells for road construction, especially in southern Louisiana. The shells are used to float the highways because normal roadbed construction can­ not be used in the swampy areas. Also, the shells help to filter pol­ luted run-off water and are nec- Urban pollution not shell dredging creates lake contamination. essary for the construction of lev­ ies. Evans noted public utilities use the shells to help filter smokestack emissions. Alternatives would be costlier and the increased cost would be passed to consumers. Shell also is needed in oil field construction. Evans pointed out that "as long as shell dredging is permissible, a recovery in the oil sector will accelerate demand for shell used in oil field construction, expand job opportunities in the 't, shell dredging' industry and in­ crease the revenues generated for the state." The SIU has been supported in the quest to save shell dredging by the Louisiana AFL-CIO and other maritime unions. Two bus loads of employees from Dravo, an SlU-contracted company, at­ tended the October 23 hearing. The state plans to continue hearings until early November. An announcement concerning the fu­ ture of shell dredging in Louisiana is not expected until early 1990. Lebafk is New MarAd Chief After remaining unfilled for nearly a year, the Maritime Administration has a new chief officer. Warren Leback, a former dep­ uty of the department during the Reagan administration, was con­ firmed by the Senate and assumed his new duties immediately. Leback is a 1944 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. His extensive ex­ perience in the private sector in­ cludes the following positions; senior vice president for vessel operations for Puerto Rico Marine Management; director of the El Paso Marine Company in Hous­ ton; and vice president of marine operations for Sea-Land Services in Port Elizabeth, NJ. Historically, the maritime ad­ ministrator has played an impor­ tant role in formulating and ad­ ministering the government's SIU members on the G&H tug Eva attempted to rescue three men iu a drifting motorboat. Pictured above are (left to right) AB Rodney Nix, Engineer Robert Hyams, AB Lee McGovern and Master Ted Schendel as they receive a commendation from U.S. Coast Guard Captain T.C. Greene (middle). SIU Men at G&H Commended By USCG for Rescue Attempt In the late afternoon last No­ vember 25, a small motorboat drifted directly into the path of a large ocean-going tug and barge. Crewmembers on G&H Towing Company's tug Eva, at great risk to themselves and without hesi­ tation, steered the Eva under the bow of the barge into the path of the oncoming tow and passed a line to the motorboat. The actions of the SIU members on the tug Eva in attempting to rescue the three men in the mo- Eva^s crew moved their Vessel directly into the path of the oncoming tow ... torboat were commended by T.C. Greene, captain and officer in charge—marine inspection for the United States Coast Guard in a ceremony in Houston last month. Eva Master Theodore Schendel,Engineer Robert Hyams and AB's Lee McGovem and Rodney Nix were commended by Captain Greene for "outstanding perform­ ance." He said their "valiant ef­ forts" in the "life-threatening sit­ uation deserve great credit and are in keeping with the highest of maritime traditions." The motorboat, on its way home from a fishing trip, had stalled, leaving the occupants stranded in the middle of the channel not far from Texas City. The men were trying to restart the engine when the barge, pushed by the ocean­ going tug, turned into the channel. The pilot on the tug requested the Eva, which was on its way to meet the ocean-going vessel, investi­ gate the drifting motorboat. Master Schendel managed to steer the Eva under the bow of the barge and Hyams, McGovem <md Nix were able to pas& ,a line to the motorboat. But the three occupants were unable to secure the line and did not hold on. Jerry Vickers,. a spokesman for G&H Towing, said it appeared the men in the motorboat panicked be­ cause instead of clinging to the Eva's line, they jumped into the water. Two of the men drowned, one was saved by a passing shrimp boat. Calling the event "tragic," Vickers said Eva's crew did man­ age to pull the motorboat to the point where the craft floated down the side of the barge. Conse­ quently, the motorboat received only minor damages to the wind­ shield and steering wheel. G&H tug crewmembers are rep­ resented by the SIU. The com­ pany operates harbor docking tugs in the Galveston and Houston area. maritime policy. But the post has been empty ever since John Gaughan's departure earlier this year, to the consternation of many in the maritime industry. Gaughan left the Maritime Administration for a high-ranking position in the Department of Transportation. SIU HALL ESCAPES QUAKE DAIMAGE Leback's first few weeks in of­ fice have been busy. The admin­ istration released its long-awaited policy statement on sealift, and the House defeated amendments to an aid package to Poland that would have relaxed American-flag cargo preference standards. During his confirmation hear­ ings, Leback said that he opposed any changes in current cargo pref­ erence laws. He stressed his strong support of the Jones Act, and pledged to work towards the revitalization of the American-flag merchant marine. The SIU union hall on Fremont Street suffered temporary loss of electricity and telephone service but otherwise escaped unharmed after a devastating earthquake hit San Francisco on October 17. Af­ ter three days without utilities, the hall is back to normal, report San Francisco-based SIU Vice Presi­ dents Buck Mercer and George McCartney. The earthquake, which meas­ ured 7.1 on the Richter Scale, mptured the San Andreas Fault for 20 miles. University of Cali­ fornia Seismology Laboratory ex­ perts placed the epicenter near . S. , I Lake Ellsman, a reservoir be­ tween San Jose and Santa Cmz. Areas hardest hit by the earth­ quake were the San Francisco Marina District, the Oakland Bay Bridge which lost a 50 foot section of the upper deck and Interstate 880, also called the Nimitz Free­ way. About one-and-a-half miles of top deck of 1-880 buckled and collapsed on the lower section, crushing vehicles and trapping oc­ cupants. Rescue workers are continuing the process of digging out mbble and checking damaged structures. • • •• f"; -i.: �SCAOROS lOG I.JILiin Bill Exlends Vetemns' Etigibility Date For Menhant Seamen 'My. Ssik-- f.'.lf ' • i"' • '" '• m-y Ife- r • ,•. :• ,if. 't ifef M- :t 'h Federal legislation to extend World War II veteran status to merchant mariners who served from August 15,1945 to December 31, 1946 will face its next hurdle in late October. The bill has the strong support of the Seafarers International Union. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will schedule a vote for the latter part of this month on the bill sponsored by Houston Congressman Jack Fields (R-TX). Six House members have cosponsored the legislation, giving it bipartisan support. They include Helen Bentley (R-MD), William Hughes (D-NJ), Bill Richardson (D-NM), Owen Pickett (D-VA), Herbert Bateman (R-VA) and Greg Laughlin (D-TX). Harry Burroughs, minority counsel for the committee, said Fields' bill is expected to pass in the House committee. The Hous­ ton congressman had addressed the committee's Merchant Marine Subcommittee urging it to study, then adopt the legislation. Although Congress granted vet­ eran status to World War II mer­ chant seamen, the legislation es­ tablishes an August 15,1945 cutoff date. That was the day the Japa­ nese surrendered. However, it was on December 31, 1946 that Presi­ dent Harry Truman announced the end of hostilities and that is the date recognized for all other World War II veterans. While testifying. Fields said at least 11 U.S. merchant ships were damaged by mines between Au­ gust 15, 1945 and December 31, 1946. He noted merchant seamen lost their lives in some of the explosions. Congressman Fields explained that shipping actually increased immediately after the war as med­ icine, food and other supplies were caried to battle-ravaged Europe and Asia. Some of the individuals affected by the legislation include those seafarers who signed up prior to August 15 but had not yet gone to sea, merchant seamen in military training on August 15, and those who enlisted in the U.S. Maritime Service after August 15, 1945, but who sailed before December 31, 1946. Should the legislation clear the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, it would then go be­ fore the House Veterans Affairs Committee. The bill may face a tougher time there. Burroughs said the U.S. Air Force (the branch of the armed services that reviews veteran status matters), the De­ partment of Defense and some veterans organizations are ex­ pected to oppose the extension. Liberty Ship Veterans Note 'Grim' U.S. Shipping Scene iMM SlU Executive Vice President Jo­ seph Sacco receives a certificate from Captain George W. Jahn, a former skipper on the O'Brien. V Mi;: While reflecting on the turbulent years of shipping during World War II, approximately 300 mer­ chant marine veterans, gathered in San Francisco for a Liberty Ship reunion, heard the sobering statistics associated with today's American-flag fleet. "Since World War II, the com­ mercial fleet has been in continu­ ous decline," Joseph Sacco, SIU executive vice president, told the group aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien last month. Sacco urged presidential lead­ ership to help unify Congress, la­ bor and management in order to improve the outlook for the mar­ itime industry. With the exception of Richard Nixon, he said that no chief executive since Franklin Roosevelt has shown any interest in revitalizing the fleet. "To survive in the future, the merchant marine must be utilized P'' pfE yyyy '• : i-f ift .''I- •'•M - , , . ;• to a far greater degree for both military and commercial pur­ poses," SaCco said. "There must be ships in peace time, because in wartime it will be too late." Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley (R-MD) announced that none of the 595 manufacturers used to supply materials for the building of Liberty Ships is in operation today. She said the mar­ itime situation is "grim and getting worse every day." Bentley told the veterans the President's Commission on Mer­ chant Marine and Defense re­ ported the seagoing workforce had dropped 60 percent since 1970 and American bottoms carry a mere four percent of the nation's com­ merce. Sacco and Bentley spoke on board the O'Brien, the last unal­ tered operational Liberty Ship. The O'Brien is docked at Fort Mason in San Francisco Bay. The reunion featured men and women who built and sailed the 2,000 Liberty Ships used during World War 11. The mass-produced vessels served as the backbone of the American merchant marine ef­ fort during the war. The O'Brien went into service in June 1943. She saw action in both the Atlantic and the Pacific. After the war, the O'Brien became part of the reserve fleet before being selected in 1979 as a living memorial and museum. v;;;; * — - Congress is considering a bill which, if adopted, would extend WWII veteran status to merchant seamen who served from August 15, 1945 to December 31, 1946. Currently, only civilian mariners who saw active duty in WWII between December 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945 are eligible for veterans' benefits and recognition of service from the Maritime Administration and the United States Coast Guard. Question: What do you think of the legislation that would extend the cutoff date for veteran status for WWII merchant mariners to December 31, 1946? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Norfolk, VA.) Fred Hicks, Chief Steward— House Bill HR 44 will, if en­ acted, correct an injustice done to several thousand of our fellow members who sailed after Au­ gust 15, 1945 and through De­ cember 31, 1946. It has taken two lawsuits and 44 years of long, hard fighting to get our World War II merchant mariners recognized as veterans. Due to enemy actions, many of these men died after only a few days at sea while in the service of their country. Any benefits that will be afforded to WWII ma­ rines will be minimal as most of the WWII benefits have long since been exhausted. Neverthe­ less, at least their families will have something to cherish and they will be eligible for a flag to drape over their coffins and a sm^l burial benefit. Alfonso Holland, Chief Steward— Although I was not sailing during WWII, I feel these men should be recognized. I am an Army Vet from the Vietnam era and even for that war we got honora­ ble discharges and veteran sta­ tus. I am sure these men helped bring about total defeat of the enemy and they sailed during the period when our Allies desper­ ately needed our goods in order to help them recover from that war. Not only that, but several merchant ships hit mines during that period and many sank. For all practical purposes, WWII did not end until December 31, 1946. WWII wUl not be over for mer­ chant seamen until they have been recognized. William "Red" Price, QMED-I was in the Navy during WWII. Merchant mariners took the same risk I did and probably much more. As I see it, they sailed many months into WWII without any protection before the ships were armed and the armed guard was put aboard. Later the convoys were made up with destroyer escort but that did not come about until several • I U - ii-'lil HI' thousand merchant seamen lost their lives to U-boats. My fellow brothers should be recognized and included and not left out. After all, those who served in the Armed Forces and civilians working for the government at that time got discharges even for one day service right on up to December 31, 1946. Norwood Bryant, Bosun— There is no question that these men also should be recog­ nized. I want to see our union go all out for these men and do everything possible to get this bill passed. Vincent Khui, Bosun—^I feel these men should be af­ forded the dis­ charge as the others. They were serving their country the same as the other men. I feel it is time to correct the situation at the earli­ est possible moment. Most of these men are deceased and this discharge will at least recognize these men for service to their country. Their families can be proud of them that they served their country so well. Andrew "Andy" Anderson, Bo­ sun—I feel good about these men possibly getting a well-de­ served discharge as they truly deserve it the same as all the rest of the WWII merchant mari­ ners. Nothing in the history of my sailing career, and I go back to 1938, has ever been more dis­ graceful to our wartime seamen than the establishment of the August 15, 1945 cutoff date. Any seaman who was sailing in 1945 knows the armed guard was still on the ships as late as December 1945 as well as all of the military control that was held over sea­ men long into 1946 and later. Mine bonus was paid as late as 1947. They certainly were not giving us that money for nothing; there was still the possibility that we could get sunk. Fred Hicks Helps LOG Fred Hicks, who served as the Seafarers LOG's volunteer cor­ respondent for the Inquiring Sea­ farer column in this edition, began his SIU career in 1945 at the port of New York. He started sailing in 1943 with the Army Transport Service. Brother Hicks worked on freighter, tanker and passenger ships. Not only did he sail during World War II, he also saw action during the Korean and Vietnamese con­ flicts. Pensioner Hicks is married with five children and one grand­ daughter. He lives in Norfolk, VA. -I-—- �• 7 "r,' mW.":--.: '" ~ OaOBCR,1989 -A. iv.'/' vv', r ' ;' - '' . .V' •.••- GOVT SERVICES MEMBERS TO BE DRUG TESTED AFTER DEC. 1 Passumsk Galley Runs a Good Feeder "._ •., .1', • ', , •••^Vi^vV,,.'^ •.••'.•I ' •"•• With a crew of more than 100 onboard, the galley of the USNS Passumsic is always hopping, re­ ports Ship's Chairman Geralt T. Ebert. SIU official and Seafarers LOG correspondent Edd Morris met with Ebert last month in Subic Bay, Philippines, where the USNS Passumsic was docked. New Committee Elected Unlicensed crewmembers, who belong to the SIU's Government Services Division, elected a new ship's committee, Ebert told Mor­ ris. New officers include Chair­ man Ebert, Engine Delegate John R. Pumpman, Steward Delegate Danny J. Harvey and Supply Del­ egate Felino Pahate. Ebert said the food operations on the USNS Passumsic run smoothly and the galley prepares many Filipino-style dishes, taking advantage of the resources avail­ able in the tropical Subic Bay area. Ebert also reported the USNS Passumsic has a good crew in all departments. "We're like a family here," he said. USNS Passumsic crewmembers eagerly dig into another fantastic meal provided by the vessel's steward department. MSCPAC has set December 1, 1989 as the target date for imple­ mentation of its Drug Free Work­ place Program. All MSCPAC ves­ sels operating in the Pacific with civilian mariners will be subject to drug testing. SIU Government Services Di­ vision Vice President Buck Mer­ cer said the union is forwarding to all ships' chairmen a copy of MSC's Civilian Mariner Personnel Instruction (CMPI) 792 that out­ lines the agency's drug testing pro­ gram. Mercer said the union is meeting with MSCPAC officials to discuss rehabilitation procedures for those who test positive. MSCPAC has named Gus Espino as the agency's drug program coordinator. Espino is scheduled to visit each MSCPAC ship for the purpose of conducting training sessions for supervisory ship­ board personnel who will be re­ sponsible for the administration of the drug testing program. Mercer called on all GovernContinued on page 8 '' • ' -•i'' -1 ~ 'iiiS A: A A;;.K _ m-• • : •t / . 'J f. •'• • •I--',:, 'f ' • • •,«. w V'S^}v? '•• • Pictured above in the USNS Passumsic crew lounge are: (left to right) Junior Engineer Curtis Thomas, Chief Electrician Godofredo V. Mino, Steward Utility Edward B. Asercion, Assistant Cook Jose C. Josue, Steward Utility Danilo DelRosario, Steward Utility Carlos W. DeCastro Jr. and Wiper Roger Houston. '•I--* M • . V •• yf A-l.. USNS Passumsic crewmembers during a well-deserved coffee break: (top photo, left to right) Yeoman Storekeepers James Smith and Nester Everisto, Second Electrician Michael Shipp, (bottom photo, left to right) AB Steve Phifer, AB Rick Blair, Cargo Bosun A1 MarshaU, AB Robert L. Grier and OS Don Rosensteel. r.. • • "> .,11. .--•I • ' I'L. • ^m- Wiper David Velasco (left) and Machinist J.D. Hanxhurst taking care of paperwork in the crew lounge. ^ 7 _ •_ �%4,i>;j.>;..'(P''^, ;'r' ,,/vT i^rSC-"' • . v' S:„ ../Tc'-.''.3« rw7 . ;; V.^^-fT'i-''"^>-:,>j';\ "• .L.1L. -i'.' '.-•' !•.. r-'. 1 / y-;,. • ,.s?;pi;r •>-• s:sg;j SOFAHI^LOG Notice for Members Of SIU Gov't Services Division , .. ,- • .iU' Cy^. . -•' "VSlfciir' s ';)'.;^V.','-" -r ''5TJ. K»'4?r„',(i|^fSig.; ojf'-'-r.' •;•'':«•'!'• ;.p;rr •:. )N;:- Vice President Buck Mercer announced receipt of a Military Sealift Command Civilian Marine Personnel Instruction (CMPI) outlin­ ing changes that effect supply personnel on MSCPAC vessels. Mercer said the policy revisions were received by the SIU Gov­ ernment Services Division on October 20 and are effective immedi­ ately. The reason stated by MSC for the revisions was "to clarify cargo handling provisions for Supply Department personnel." Any member of the SIU's Government Services Division with questions on the changes should feel free to contact the union hall, said Mercer. The Government Services Division office is located at 350 Fremont Street; San Francisco, California 94105 and the phone number is 415/861-3400. What follows are portions of the text of CMPI 610: 12-1 SUPPLY PERSONNEL HOURS OF WORK b. Nonofficers (1)In Port. 0800 to 1700. (2) At Sea. 0900 to 1700. H.-C • a/;. c. On days of foreign port arrival and departure, all personnel shall mv :f y:i>. -IJ ,• "Mi - . fi^ #: M •H-h • !iS work eight hours between 0800 and 2000. d. On days of CONUS port arrival and departure, all personnel shall work eight hours between 0800 and 1800. 12-2 OVERTIME—ALL PERSONNEL a. Overtime shall be paid for: (1) Work performed in excess of eight hours per day. (2) Work performed between 1700 and 0800 in port and at sea, Monday through Friday. (3) Work performed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in port. (5) Work performed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at sea (Nonofficers). 12-4 OTHER PREMIUM PAY PROVISIONS a. Cargo handling. On NFAF ships, the applicable cargo handling rate is payable when personnel are required to handle cargo from pier to the deck of the ship and from the ships deck to the pier. (2) Nonofficers. Nonofficers shall be compensated at the appro­ priate Deck Department cargo handling rate when required to handle cargo. b. The cargo handling rate is not payable for mission related work consisting of the subsequent movement of cargo from the deck of the ship to the holds, in port; movement of cargo within holds, at port or at sea; or the movement of cargo from holds to staging areas during UNREP, VERTREP and INREP operations. Senator Meets With SIU Officials Taking a moment for a photograph are USNS Catawba crewmemhers (left to right) AB Thomas Douglas (standing), Bosun/Mate Capers Hamilton Jr., Steward Baker Floyd Brewton, AB Kenneth R. White and AB Orville A. Gillium Sr. Seated in the foreground is AB James Cross. Catawba Weathers Weather Ship's Chairman Orville A. Gil­ lium Sr. says the USNS Catawba gets more than its share of bad weather. As an oceanographic vessel, often in search of unusual weather conditions, it frequently heads directly for the place where no other vessel >vould go. Gillium, who met with SIU of­ ficial Edd Morris last month while the vessel was docked for a short time in Subic Bay, said the crewmembers are used to the unusual. "We get quite a bit of seatime and very little rest and relaxation around here," he told Morris. "But because of our monitoring of weather and our chartering oper­ ations, we sail to some interesting and out-of-the-way places," he added. While Gillium acts as the ship's chairman. Capers Hamilton Jr. serves as the deck delegate. The USNS Catawba's unli­ censed crew is made up of mem­ bers of the SIU's Government Services Division. The division was once called the Military Sealift . Transportation Union (MSTU). Morris reports one member, AB Thomas Douglas, has achieved a personal victory. Famous for his moustache "drops," Douglas was advised a few months ago that he was required to shave because of a new rule. Management said beards interfered with protective firefighting masks. At issue: Were Douglas's drops a beard? To Douglas the answer was a big "NO!" And to date, the drops are still there. V- : • t, ; .•i Ppi;' U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) is flanked by Victor Hanson Qeft), an attorney who works with the SIU port of Aigonac, and Byron KeUey, SIU assistant vice president. Congressman Visits Sea-Land Ship Catawba crewmemhers Gefl to right) AB James Cross, AB Orville A. GUIium Sr. and Steward Utility Enrique U. Evangelista are pictured above. MSCPACs Civilian Mariners Will be Tested •C-. Phtrtdman James Koesy (left) and hosun Freddie Goethe (center) talk with Congressman Bill Nelson (D-FL) during his visit to the Sea-Land Commitment. The congressman was touring Jacksonville's Blount Island port facility last month to learn more about the maritime industry. •fiJ' Continued from page 7 ment Services Division members to carefully review section 5-2 of CMPI 792 that establishes proce­ dures for an employee found using illegal drugs. Under the provisions of this section, any shipboard em­ ployee testing positive will be re­ lieved of shipboard duties and re­ patriated to home port for referral to the Civilian Employee Assist­ ance Program. Section 5-2 also allows for "other appropriate action," that could mean disciplinary action ranging from a simple written reprimand to removal. Mercer explained. Mercer warned civUian mar­ iners that some over-the-counter medicines purchased in foreign countries could induce a positive drug test result. �.<-v: •m^i.-^-^c.- ;:?''• -^. ':£• • ;^ OCrOBER, 1989 First Oil Spill Class Graduates .Vv'•• A group of nine became the first upgraders to complete the Oil Spill Prevention and Emergency Con­ tainment and Clean-up course at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship last month. Designed to teach SIU crewmembers to prevent oil spills and to react immediately durinig a fuel leakage, the course is the first of its kind for merchant mariners. The union developed the program after March's Exxon Valdez dis­ aster in Alaska and June's smaller spills in Delaware, Rhode Island and Texas created by foreign-flag carriers. The one-week session gave the upgraders both classroom and hands-on experience in prevent­ ing, corralling and cleaning an oil spill. The focus of the training is the prevention of spills and their prompt and immediate contain­ ment before they get out of con­ trol. The first four days are de­ voted to classroom work. Instructor Jim Shaffer intro­ duces the students to the types of oils and how they will react when mixed with water. He informs the upgraders about the various pol­ lution prevention regulations around the world. Next, Shaffer explains the various means of pre­ venting a spill—piping systems, tanks, hoses, etc.—before the class begins responding to simulated oil spills. After the book-learning, the stu­ dents individually prepare detailed written proposals on how to han­ dle oil spills. They must include all needed personnel and equip­ ment, final disposition of the con­ tained oil, communications and logistics. The final classroom situation has Continued on page 20 ' .V ' •"•' ^'v-V 'J Upgraders Joseph Reyes (left) and Bernie Laurence tie up their s^ff to the dock after stretching a containment hoom during a simulated oil-spill exercise at Piney Point. •/•','•,B,., vV, r-, vAA.,- • •- •',' ,v»- rv •' ;• ',^ Trainees from the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship prepare con­ tainment booms for use by the facility's first Oil Spill Prevention, Emergency Conteinment and Clean-up class during a demonstration on St. George's Creek. WO Percent Pass Pate for License Class lor said each All seven of member who the Lundeberg graduated from School's limited the course license class par­ "should be con­ ticipants passed gratulated oh thentheir U.S. Coast hard work, dili­ Guard exams af­ gence and the re­ ter completing the alization of their union's intensive professional goals." nine-week course Les Maxwell, ended last that who sails for month. Sabine Towing, The group grad­ passed the exam uated after com­ for a 1600 GT NC pleting a course of Mate and 500 GT studies concen­ Master license. trating on wheel David Swire and house skills. The Jeff Davis, who union members, work for Steuart who all work for Petroleum, ob­ SlU-contracted In the hack row are (left to right) Esler Bovie Jr., Jeff tained 1600 GT inland compa­ Davis, Robert Murray Jr., Roger Foote, Dan Young and Mate licenses — nies, combined Ron Nelson. Leslie Maxwell and David Swire (left and Uninspected tow­ exercises involv­ middle) join instructor Casey Taylor (right) in the front ing vessel—in­ ing plotting, nav­ row. land licenses were igational simula­ secured by Robert Murray and Ron Nelson, tion, basic boat handling and rules of the road both of Moran Towing, Roger Foote from Steuart with classroom reading and discussions. Petroleum and Daniel Young, who ships on The seven participants geared their studies Upper Lakes Towing Company vessels. towards obtaining Coast Guard licenses in the Instructor Taylor said the limited license class following areas: 1600 Mate—Near Coastal; 500 will be offered twice in 1990. The first is sched­ Ton Mate and Master—Near Coastal; Unin­ uled from June 11 through August 10 and the spected Towing Vessels—Inland and Near second will run from September 17 through Coastal and 200 Ton Mate and Master—Near November 16. Radar training resulting in a Coast Guard Coastal. endorsement will follow each class. Limited license course instructor Casey Tay- . • • 1,' -• yy -y -• siAim APPRom fOR smuiuaoR The U.S. Coast Guard has approved 60 days of seatime for graduates of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship ship handling course. Instructor Jim Brown announced the cpoast Guard's decision after receiving verbal approval in late September. The confirmation came after USCG officials had inspected the curriculum and facilities. Upon successful completion of the two-week course, students will receive a certificate of accomplishment which will be recognized by the Coast Guard for 60 days of seatime, in either the deep sea/great lakes or inland divisions. However, the 60-day approval is good only for the Coast Guard and its upgrading regulations. It does not apply to Seafarers Welfare Plan and the time needed to maintain benefits. According to Brown, the Coast Guard will recognize the 60-day bridge simulator training only once no matter where and how many times the course is taken. Brown noted the certificates are retroactive, so those who graduated in ship handling classes held earlier this year will be able to receive the 60-day recognition. With four classroom bridges in operation. Brown and his staff are able to recreate through computers more than 40 ship handling exercises, including docking, draw bridge maneuvering and bunkering. Ship handling courses are scheduled after each able seaman program. The class is limited tb four to six students. �mm Jiir: saaRSRS 106 -•J - i. " Letters to the Editor >;- • 'f. • - i Compliments Lundebeig Staff, UigM Members to Upgrade m •' r : .'•'" t : j V.' /,f-, ,:; ,r ,•'• If ,3: liii:: 'l-f V -^' •• ' '. ' , • To the Editor: I wish to compliinent the staff and entire personnel at Piney Point. I completed the course in oil spill prevention and clean up during the week of September 11 to 15. My personal thanks to Jim Shaf­ fer. I found him very able and well qualified to teach this course. He was available and most helpful in any problem I addressed to him. Many thanks to his friendly and experienced aides. As usual the food was excellent and the hotel staff under the di­ rection of Eddie G. very pleasant and efficient. 1 have been sailing since 1945 and still have the desire to learn new skills and improve my chances of employment. To the rest of our membership: there is a need for able seamen, QMED's, pumpmen, electricians, etc., and there are many openings at our upgrading classes. All it takes is your desire to improve yourself and the time to fill out the application ... Louis Flade Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thanks for Son's Scholarship 'ii' '':• To the Editor: On behalf of my family, I would like to express:thanks. I am very pleased and appreciate that the . . . scholarship committee has se­ lected my son Glenn as the recip­ ient of that scholarship. I am very proud as a union member that the SIU has taken an interest in my son's academic goals and has helped to meet his financial needs with this generous scholarship. Right now it is being used to further his education at SUNY at Buffalo ... Edward J. Gontha Brooklyn, New York Editor's Note: The above letter was originally received by SIU President Michael Sacco who for­ warded it to the LOG. Wants Pulmonary Disease Recognlzefl as War-Relateil • ".:. •>,. -'•,. •; ;•%••• 4' i.-.- •\%'--v-.,-^ c'- ,'''r-- |>|fpr;|j:; "''•" 'Jp t'"J fcjseivu To the Editor: In January 1988 the Department of Defense stated that merchant seamen who sailed during World War II, which was from 1941 to 1945, are military veterans. The merchant seamen who are still alive know that the ships built in the shipyards during the war years used asbestos ... (a sub­ stance) outlawed by the occupa­ tional hazard. . .organization. . . The American Cancer Society (has also) stated in a brochure that asbestos dust is related to colon cancer (and) in July of this year, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency said that as­ bestos dust causes cancer. It may take forty years or so to be pro­ nounced or evident. I am at present trying to get service related disability benefits because of asbestos dust. I also had colon cancer surgery at Seton Medical Center in Austin from April 26th to May 5th. The problem is if any seafarers developed any medical conditions from asbestos from 1941 through 1945 when they went to Public Health Service hospitals and clin­ ics with the medical condition re­ corded on medical abstracts. All that data—medical records PHS— is now in Louisiana since the Pub­ lic Health Service hospitals and clinics are closed. Bill McLemore, the veterans service officer in Travis County/ Austin, asked me to try and find out from merchant seamen I may have sailed with (if they have ex­ perienced similar situations) . . . . . .1 am trying to get service related disability. When I go to the VA hospital in Temple, TX, I have to find out if (my) current medical conditions are related to asbestos (exposure) during World War II firom the doctors. This will be on October 11th. . . .Any Seafarer who has the same problem I do, I wish they would contact me . . . It took a good while but finally one doctor . . . noted that I had chronic pulmonary obstructive disease. Anyway, steady as she goes, Seymour Helnfling Austin, Texas Editor's Note: Brother Heinfting can be reached at 1711 Rutland Drive, Apartment 1103; Austin, Texas 78758; 5121837-8882. TElt IT TO THE Oi©@ API Piesident Haidina's ding's Mason And Paeo Praised by SI SUP To the Editor: I am dropping you a few lines to let you know that we of the SUP (Sailors Union of the Pacific) deck department on the President Harding (American President Lines, Ltd.) are very pleased with Chief Cook Sylvester Mason, who is a fine cook and also with Stan Paea, utility BR, who is a very hard worker. Both meh are a credit to their union and have our, utmost re­ spect. Sir, with the limited manning scale they do an outstanding job. John B. Mancllla, Deck Delegate MV President Harding Editor's Note: SIU Vice President George McCartney received the above letter and forwarded it to the LOG for publication. Wife Appreciates LOG To the Editor: My husband is a chief engineer for Crowley and I don't get to see Shipboard Sketches him much. However, when I read the monthly issues of the LCJG, I feel closer to him, and I under­ stand how important it is to be an SIU member. Thanks! Sheila Lynn Brugge Gadsden, Alabama . i 'A:0 Claims Paiil in Timely Manner To the Editor: I want to express my sincere appreciation to the administration and staff of the SIU for the manner in which my recent medical ex­ penses were handled. My condition and operation were serious ones of considerable ex­ pense and prolonged treatment. It was a great relief to me to not only have all of these expenses paid by the SIU Welfare Plan, but also to have them paid in a timely fashion. I thank Mike and Joey and the claims staff for making life a little easier for this SIU pensioner. . . George Annis Kenner, Louisiana by Ben Gnham Perez Thanb Union's Welfare Plan Department To the Editor: A few lines to let you know that I have received all my claims up to date ... I am taking this opportunity to thank you for all your help when I was really in need of one. Thank you ... Victor M. Perez Parque Punta Sallna, Puerto Rico Editor's Note: Brother Perez's let­ ter was originally directed to Tom Cranford, the Seafarers Welfare Plan claims administrator. Ihanb for Help on GaUe Ship To the Editor: I wish to thank everyone who responded to the question I asked. It was about the W.L. Gable ship, which was named for my father. I wish to also thank Captain E.C. March. He even solved a question about the Cassmir. My father went down with that ship first. Thank you. George R. Gahle Glen Bumie, Maryland 'V _ AH At 11 You know that '100 percent, last-a-iifetime, hand-loomed oriental rug' you brought home this trip?" The cartoon above appeared In the June 1961 edition of the Seafarers LOG. Brother Graham, who sailed In the deck department with the SlU, cmitrlbuted many cartoons to the LOG. • • .A iX.': �liBlllirjlii SiKte: • feis" :• •- •.',/t-'-^ USNS Prevail Crew Cited For Tme Job/ loam Effort^ "A fine job!" "Well done!" "Good team effort!" These were just some of the compliments paid to the crew and technicians of the USNS Prevail (T-AGOS-8) as she completed her eleventh mission. And a team effort it was! SIU and MEBA members worked side by side with the GE technicians to make this mission one of the best and most successful ever. As we had just received a new grey paint job during our last in port period, the deck department had its hands full cleaning up and redoing the deck surfaces. With all the work that had to be done. Bosun Tom Votsis and his deck gang still managed to keep the ship's sanitation to its usual high standard as well as getting a great deal of traini^. During the latter part of the mission, the OS's were assigned wheelhouise and lookout duties and the AB's got a chance lA,.s\, ' '>fO •• '-.i.-- •|'L-''.,<i'i'! r(''i!i;'_- , u II, , • '::^;r3;Jrt5-»:'i,:.';:' '^,'f ''im? ,;, /.jv''' --'.'•y'pA.'ji'.'•:' • Editor's Note: The following report and accompanying photos were forwarded to the Seafarers LOG by USNS Prevail Ship's Chairman Tom Votsis. J.D. Criner, the med­ ical department representative on the USNS Prevail, served as the ship's LOG correspondent and prepared this article. i' -r'..-'. Tv' Delta Queen BeoMnes Ifistoric Landmark 'c to get down On deck to pick up a little training from the bosun on upgrading. Everyone shared the load and everyone gained from the experience. Our SIU brother in the engine utility slot, Lee Laurent, was for­ tunate to have three very sharp MEBA engineers to work for. With no serious engineering problems to worry about, Lee had a chance The T-AGOS program's success *is in no small part due to the effort of the seamen . . .' to pick up a lot of good training during the mission. With everything going so well, you might expect that at least the food would be off, but not so. We had the best of the best. With the help of Chief Cook Johnson and Utilityman Packnett, Chief Stew­ ard Barnes laid out some excep­ tional meals. The TTAGOS progrs^ has met with nothing but praise. Every mission has been more successful QMED Carl Crigger (left) and En­ gine Utility Lee Laurent (right) pictured below the SIU's bulletin board on the USNS PrevaO. and this is in no small part due to the effort of the seamen who crew these vessels. The missions are long and at times arduous due to severe sea conditions, but the crews always seemed to be willing to "take another mission." And for those who have been willing to endure the long sepa­ rations from family and friends and were willing to work the long hours, the rewards will soon be forthcoming. With the new con­ tract being worked up at this time, a pay increase and benefits pack­ age is expected. No one earned this more than the Brothers who sail the T-AGOS program. 'ril, <''M;'V^7^.^^;'>^^;rv;:rl;;ii/ ip'i'r !P;2r,^7';'' ''/".''V'•"•'i' USNS Prevail crewmembers say "from croissants to Creole shrimp, these guys do it all." Above are (from left to right) Chief Cook BiU Johnson, Chief Steward Richard Barnes and Utilityman Lionel Packnett. W-.y;: The USNS PrevaU's deck gang is pictured from left to right: AB Paul Layton, OS David Van Dusen, OS Raphael Torres, Bosun Tom Votsis, AB Darryl Brice and AB Orson Lincoln. The SlU-crewed Delth Queen has been declared a National His­ toric Landmark by the U.S. Ctepartment of the Interior. The Delta Queen, built in 1926, is the nation's only authentic, fiilly restored paddle y/heel steamboat that still carries passengers overm'ght. She plies l^e waters of the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers throui^iout the year. In citing the vessel at ceremo­ nies held in New Orleans, a state­ ment from the office of the Sec­ retary of the Interior said the Delm Olueen "serves as a reiniiider when S'V steamboats carried the people and supplies that opened the West^' iShCyhaidrb^ /I'- . •••'VA-'-h. 91 iip7;'7|;7§ ..-•vV., I-.. •a* '/M li^ister of Historic Traces since 1970. 17 The steamboat was designed to cmry passengers and cargo beibween Shn Piai^ Sacra­ mento. After falling upon hard times, the Navy took her over during World War U. f After the war, the Greene Line Steamers purchased the Delta Queen and towed her through the Panama Canal to New Orleans. Under her own power, she steamed to Pittsburgh for reconditioning. In June 1948, the Delta Queen made her maiden voyage on the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Cairo, IL. In order to obtain Landmark status, the Delta Queen had to ;prove she was of natidnal signifi|cance and illustrated or interl^ted the heritage Qf the United iStates. She is one of 69 vessels to ^61d siicfa an hondr. Japanese Scholars Call on SIU •;;7v ,^74s;7r'__/:^ ' ' '•! sV' .V/ ' ••; ' 1 .A '•!':. '.• ITottlaOCipniB riiri- /mgcui- a/avi? yS/dv-r v;<v: from UMunbers of the tug Lottie Swann for contract negotiations with the Philaddphia company. From the left are patrolman Jim Malone, tenhM-man George Tanner, Heindel, tankerman Gary Sharp and tank•'vfe erman Joe Owens. The new contract went into effect in September. Two professors from Tokyo universities travelled across the United States last month to observe maritime employment practices. Their itinerary included a stop in Camp Springs, MD. Discussing maritime policy are (left to right) Dr. Masao Oda, professor of Tokyo University of Merchantile Marine; Shumpei Kato, prof^sor of law at the Science University of Tokyo; Norio Mitsuya, first secretary at the Embassy of Japan; Howard Schulman, chief counsel for the Maritime Trades Department; and Joe DiGiwgio, SIU secretary-treasurer. .•A-iu': • •' . v.- •'•7 !•'. • IV-'- /•(v �^V, r tt^' M:'^ ,.....-., :' " •:- • • -. •••; - ™: 'V '"- ,r? f:'! h2>.' =-„.„-^.., , ''t-..•••y yy .rjfiy ,„' tea. tea'.:'r;e L ^V>— I . V' ' ' ••' .• •" . J' ' ".(t'r V-' '.. - • :'- te,'jj'•,?..•?«. •',; '.J-- ^ -v'l i • OaOBER, 1989 SOFARCRS LOG 13 . ' ' .••I' -- v ., rri . • \ •' "•.' ....... -. .:V : SlU Sends Relief To Disaster Victims , '"" -" .5' ''V •v--y?'' 'tete' Continued from page 1 SIU officials in those ports have made radio announcements and published newspaper ads seeking donations. Many local churches, other trade unions and relief organizations, such as the Red Cross, have pitched in. A 40-foot moving van was filled with furniture, cabinets and bedding from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The goods were donated to relief efforts in Charleston, SC. One of the union's contracted companies, Crowley/TMT, has donated trailers that have been used to store and ship relief materials. Ninety percent of the housing on St. Croix has been completely destroyed, and the econ­ omy isn't expected to recover for quite some time. Many UIW members have been left home­ less. The UIW hall in St. Thomas sustained minor damage and power failures. Electricity, water and phone services were down for a few days immediately following the hurricane, but UIW Caribbean Vice President Amos Peters reports An AP photo of the St. Croix waterfront the day after Hurricane Hugo struck the U.S. Virgin Islands. the hall is now fully operational. The UIW's St. Croix hall, on the other hand, was demolished and the union has established a temporary office in a different building. Peters estimates it will be many months before St. Croix UIW members will have the basics—electricity, water and phone. It could be years before the island's buildings are completely restored or rebuilt, he said. SIU members in San Juan, PR found the union's hall in good shape. SIU Port Agent Angel Hernandez reported the trees behind the hall were downed by the hurricane's winds, but the building came through unscathed. [ : (i..... ••'• -•_ QMED Mike Coyle donated hisfree time to help load the trailer car­ rying aid to the Virgin Islands. •.', ' • -1 ...•te,;.' These Seafarers helped load the donated TMT trailer With food and other material: (front row, from left to right) AB Jim Brady, OMU John Cranan, QMED Frank Jaworski; (second row, from left to right) Chief Cook Andrew Austin, OS Joe Motion. Union Hall's Neighbors Join Effort •y:0y;-;-•' .: QMED Tommy Martinez (left) and OS Joe Motitrn helped out on the relief effort. In addition to Crowley/TMT, which donated trailers so that relief materials could be sent to South Carolina and the Caribbean, the following SIU/ UIW companies have responded to the union's Caribbean emergency relief efforts: Pan Pacific—^98 cases of tuna La Victoria—100 cases of beans United Food Processors—^200 cases of mackerel Juanita Foods—100 cases of meatbaU soup MTD/ Budweiser—6,000 cans of fresh water in beer cans Kroger Foods—several trailer loads of food ... Not only have Philadelphia SIU members, their families and SIUcontracted companies given food, money and supplies to the victims of Hurricane Hugo, but neighbors have gotten into the act. After hearing public service ads on the radio, (left to right) Mrs. E. Rice, Mrs. Ester Williams, Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. L. Ford brought several packages of rlftHiing and food to help residents of the Virgin Islands recover from the storm. The four ladies live in the neighborhood where the SIU hall is located. Jeri-Dee Falk, the coordina­ tor for the union's Philadelphia efforts, reported receiving re­ lief aid from the following com­ panies: Amerimar Realty Corporation Trailer Marine Transport Thomas Jefferson Hospital Great Bear Spring Water Company Airwick Supplies Worthington Foods WIP Sports Radio KYW News and Radio Stations WDAS FM & AM She said that hundreds of people had responded to the union's public service, an­ nouncements aired on local ra­ dio and TV. SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Dave Heindel said the com­ munity's response to the union's relief efforts was "magnifi­ cent." Food Worth $175JN)0 Donated by Ohio UIW Grocery Stores Two major grocery store chains in Ohio donated food and supplies worth approximately $175,000 to the U.S. Virgin Island victims of Hurricane Hugo. The initiative for the donations came from UIW members who work for Kroger and Big Bear in the Buckeye State. Many of the UIW members had returned with fond memories of the 29 delegates from the Virgin Is­ lands who attended the UIW Con­ vention held in Piney Point last September. They felt they had to do something to help their union brothers and sisters and new friends. The groceries and materials filled a trailer. Included in the donated goods were cereal, soup and rice. Capfs Getchell and Sevland Describe Night Hugo Struck While deep sea vessels were able to change course to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Hugo, two SlU-crewed Crowley tugs with barges had to ride out the storm in San Juan harbor. The Monitor and the Mariner were in San Juan as the storm whipped through the U.S. Virgin Islands. Preliminary forecasts called for the storm to skim across southern Puerto Rico Saturday, September 16 before it was to head for the Gulf of Mexico. Part of the danger of hurricanes is their unpredictability. Hours be­ fore the Monitor was scheduled to leave (2400 on the 16th), Hugo changed course and headed for San Juan and the Bahamas. After reviewing the forecasts and discussing their options with Crowley TMT officials, masters '. . . lines were doubled, tripled, in some cases, quadrupled...' Michael Getchell of the Monitor and Harold Sevland the Mariner decided to stay in San Juan. They moved their tugs and baiges deeper into the harbor and waited for Hugo to hit. "We went into the harbor for safety," Sevland said, "and were told to be prepared for the fiill force of the storm." As both barges were loaded with cai;go and trailers, special consid­ erations were made to batten down the 73()-foot crafts. The tugs and baiges moved from the Crowley/ TMT docks to a more secure lo­ cation to get away from damaging winds and high waves. The Crow­ ley vessels, with assistance of sev­ eral harbor tugs, moved the barges San Juan and Fortaleza into place. Every line between the tugs and barges was doubled, tripled and, in some instances, quadrupled to keep the barges from breaking loose. AH tugs—including harbor vessels—^were ready to push the barges to keep them in place dur­ ing the hurricane. As the SIU crews were posi­ tioning and securing their vessels, yiachts and small boats were scur­ rying down the channel for safe harborage. Clouds were followed by Hugo's first rains on Sunday afternoon, the 17th. Tropical storm force winds began hitting after dark. Saw Vessds Sink Getchell reported seeing small vessels sinking and washing ashore during the night. Both masters reported a rough night holding the barges still. "We did everything we could to keep the barges in place," Getchell said. "We had as many lines as possible to hold them." Hugo's fury hit between 0930 and 1030 on Monday, the 18th. Both men reported wind gusts as high as 115 miles per hour although the eye of the storm passed north of San Juan. Getchell reported only one radio station was broad­ casting at that time. "It was eerie," he said "It was like ihe end of the world." By noon, the crews were in­ specting the crafts for damage and found no trailers lost, no members injured and no vessels destroyed. The only reportable damage was the loss of a whip antenna on the Monitor. Both captains commended their crews for a job well done. Most of the members stayed awake around the clock during the storm to be available in case an emer­ gency required them. The harbor tugs that assisted in securing the baiges were the Apache with Steve Sears and crew, the F1 Moro with Eddie Chavalier and crew, and the Dorado with Milton Gomez and crew. Besides Getchell, those serving on the Monitor were Roger Roth­ schild, Ron Chavers, Nick Con­ way, John Lazslo, Samuel Rosario, Mike Stephens and Guillermo Cruz. Sevland was aided on the Mar­ iner by Ray Alcorn, Brett Vickery, Jose Barco, Steve Gough, Aurillio Llorente, Bayard Britton and Larry Hayes., The tugs stayed in port until Tuesday, the 19th. The Monitor and San Juan left for Jacksonville, while the Mariner and Fortaleza headed for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Crew Generosity Praised by PRMMi The crew of the SS Nuevo San Juan raised quite a bit of money during a tarpaulin muster as part of the overall effort by Puerto Rico . Marine Man^ement, Inc., (PRMMI) to assist victims of Hur­ ricane Hugo. C!aptain J. Adams reported that the SIU members were to be com­ mended for their "generous re­ sponse." He specifically men­ tioned electrician Charles J. Gallagher, AB Ronald Mena and OMU John J. Starr Jr., for their "exceptional generosity." The money collected was given to the relief organization "Dale la Mano Puerto Rico" (Give a Hand to Puerto Rico). As of middle October, Puerto Rico Marine had carried 38 trailers leaded with relief supplies to Puerto Rico free of charge. Stateside em­ ployees have collected 119 cartons of clothing and canned goods for the effort. Staff and vendors have donated ^proximately $13,000 for hurricane relief. To Seamen and Deep Sea Vessels nriv yOACC South KEI/ Atlantic MTD for role in collecting hurricane relief materials. Red Cross official Bill Dion presents certificate to George RipoU, who serves as President of the Jacksonville-based port council and as assistant vice president of the SIU. D/iy Kiemher Confronts Hugo Tragedy Henry Springer was luckier than most. The roof was damaged, but at least he had a home. Springer was one of 29 Virgin Islanders who served as delegates to the UIW's eighth quadrennial convention held in September. The convention had barely adjourned when Hurricane Hugo slammed into the islands with winds ranging up to 140 miles an hour. Springer's wife and children survived the storm in fine style, but weeks later they were still a little shaky. "They had never seen '. . . roads are blocked there is no refrigeration...' anything like it," said Springer. Conditions on St. Thomas were not so bad as on St. Croix, but parts of the island remained with­ out electricity. "Getting through the day is much tougher now, especially the small chores. Roads remained blocked, and even though there's food on St. Thomas, you still have to be carefiil. "If you buy fresh food, you have to make sure that you eat it that day," said Springer, "be­ cause there's no way to keep it refrigerated." Springer who works for the De­ partment of Economic Develop­ ment, says people show up every day lool^g for relief aid, "But everybody is still in a state of shock. Some people lost every­ thing, their houses, all their worldly possessions, and they just can't cope." Many UIW members, reported Springer, go to the union hall for assistance and information. • . iiii I,,.' . ., 'te:..-.l •/. •• Me nil "v" 'J-.'' s,v •_ UXWdmrn^^ Seafarers and Hurricane Hugo When Hurricane Hugo ap­ proached Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands with its deadly, 140-mile-per-hour winds, the safest place to be was on board a deep-sea vessel. Today's sophisticated weatherforcasting methods have nearly eradicated the threat that hurri­ canes once posed to merchant seamen. Deep-sea vessels now have ample warning to prepare for these tropical storms. The Sea-Land Challenger was on its way to Puerto Rico from Jacksonville when it learned of Hugo's impending visit. The captain just slowed down and kept his distance until the storm passed. Deep sea vessels now have ample warning of storms. Other than a 72 hour delay, the Challenger suffered no adverse consequences from Hurricane Hugo. But like all other Americanflag vessels, it plays an important role in gathering information about weather conditions. U.S. Flag Fleet Gathers Data Since 1951, all American-flag vessels have cooperated with the National Weather Service in a vol­ untary program to gather data on conditions at sea. While this was the first centralized program of its kind, American-flag vessels had been collecting and relaying this kind of information since the turn of the century. Before the advent df regular commercial airflights in the late 1930's, land-based scientists and weather forcasters plotting the course of a hurricane had no other information at their disposal than the data provided by commercial and militaiy vessels in the imme­ diate vicinity of a storm. Airplanes still are used to gather information about the eye of a hurricane, but since the late 1960's, satellites have enabled weather forecasters to pinpoint a storm's path with far greater accuracy. But satellites (and the planes which preceded them) .are only useful for gathering information about cloud formations and gen­ eral hurricane patterns. The data that American-flag ships collect on surface conditions is still critical, says Marty Baron of the National Weather Service. Commercial and military ves­ sels within a 500-700 mile radius of a storm play a pivotal role in gathering information that enables the Hurricane Center to make pre­ dictions about the following: • visibility • barometric pressure • atmospheric conditions • general weather conditions • past weather conditions • surface water temperatures • wave formation • sea and swell information So even though a vessel like the Sea-Land Challenger may be far away from any harm, it can still transmit important data. Sixty-five percent of the Amer­ ican-flag vessels relay their data the old-fashioned way, says Baron, through morse code. But increas­ ingly, American-flag vessels are being outfitted with technologi­ cally advanced communications equipment and morse code usage is being phased out. The fact that today's merchant seamen are relatively immune from the wrath of hurricanes like Hugo is a result of developments in two inter-related areas: weather fore­ casting and communications. Seamen Always Weathermen Seamen were the world's first weathermen. Their observations about conditions at sea created an invaluable bank of information, especially since the information was required to be contained in the ship's log. Faiiy ocean exploratdn gave rise to the system of latitudes and longitudes which are used to plot a hurricane's path. Knowledge about the earth's climate has long been a part of the West's scientific heritage, but weather forcasting as we know it today only became possible with the advent of wireless transmitters in the 1840's. But since most North American hurricanes originate at sea in the Caribbean (indeed, the English word for hurricane comes from Arawaks, the indigenous In­ dian population of the U.S. Virgin Islands), weather forecasting was at best an imprecise science. It wasn't until the development of shipboard radio technology in the early part of the 20th century that weathermen and land-based scientists could have access to badly-needed information in a ti­ mely manner. This led to more accurate predictions about hurri­ canes and other storms, which in turn was rapidly relayed back to the ships by the Coast Guard and other organizations. WHERE TO SEND DONATIONS Individuals or organizations de­ siring to make a contribution to the union's hurricane relief fund can make out a check to "SIU/ UIW Caribbean Emergency Relief Fund." Mail the check % Seafarers LOG ; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. All donations will be acknowl­ edged. • - '1 • V .. •jv'" 'i-l i • ,. • " I'-r-'.''' , .-n. • �-• .:" r'f""• ! vK*:%:,--« i' ••IT:-' -ifc , •: , ' .f vs:;fiiii:;l •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia jBaltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans jf^ksbiiVilliE San Franciscd jWilmington. Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu l^sti^ |St. Loui^ j|iil6y::I?<Mi|| totals Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 'J 15 13 25 mxm'6-y ,. • 22r>' 7 35 ,ir • A 7' ' " :V4-:;-: 5 •'•mm": m 6 2 5 6 3 6 38 2 4 8 ;..75 • fe/ iv ; §m !•'- ; ils 211 72 65 59 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ;• vK-;,!'.,'• • I S' . r" - '•! 1 • ;:-;^y. >,Ji:?'j Norfblk Mobile New Orleans lacksonVl Francis V it; Louis - PineyPpJif Totals Port »^;^Yprkl ''•J'- Baltimore Norfblk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco iWihnin^on Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu -• Houston' St. Louis Piney Point! Totals Port ^'"f;^'i'^,:.!rf'-l -.„ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 3 1 1 J^F- - 0 2 157 0 3,. 58 . .J 0 32 •^j'V ^^ . V 0 2 127 u 3 54 ,i 0 31 ... "0 ... , 4 ;ffi.Siae«ew5®SE .,^r • -ai'W , 60 25 STEWARD DEPARTMEm' Piiiey Point Monday, November 61 New York Tuesday, November 7 Phlliideip^ November 8 Baltimore Thursday, November 9 Norfolk Thursday, November 9 .- 3 3 . ,5 . 8 1 3 9 18 11 ,.• ."5S' --i l4TT 6 w. 18 - 5 ^mm'm'" 17 8 1 0 3 7 172 50 3 -w 0 1 95 1 1 141 235" 659 339 361 0 3 2 21 •wimm13 11 2 2 5 5 8 0 3 2 13 0 0 0 ~m~jf ''^.••tv-m' 0 0 6 4 3 12 37 • --I-;-'--:w-/.^o^:';v 8 2 39 0 0 204 280 370 r:mF •';: TO" •v: 3 m$m:;.£-;/:o; 5 6 10 TT™ m--: 6 3 21 16 10 "T 0 1 75 526 189 1,034 430 " f-'FFi =.££^5:'- If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coyerage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must:! notify the Plan office immediately to ^ ' find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue ; # yoUr benefits under this program. ; : If you want more information m ^nceming this program you can caSll1 the lUembership services office. ;! l-8eOCLAIMS-4 (i<«00-25^74) ^ \ or write , :i-^'-;'-;^'XOBRA'Program Seaferers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way IJ;:; ;Camp Spti^^ N^E: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. s 331 •"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 up from the month of August. A total of 1,365 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,365 jobs shipped, 526 jobs or about 39 percent were taken by "A'* seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 189 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip rdief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 10,797 jobs have been shipped. if.- 'j< (1 I '• V. ' I 'ri; I ••• Av>sn?'^I Wilmimiton Monday, Nbvember 20 •.., Seatde Friday, November 24 ; San Juan Thursday, November 9 St. Louis Friday , November 17 Honolulu Friday, November 17 Duluth Wednesday, November 15 Jersey City Wednesday, November 22 COBRA: Cotttiauatiott 19 ,.S Wednesday, November 15 San Francisco Thui^ay, Novendjer 16 \ mmpswofm PUN NOTICE ENTRY Dra>ARTMENT '•H'; Mm "niursdaly, November 9 Algonae •,' Friday, November 10 Homton Tuesday, November 14 NewOHd^^ Tuesday, November 14 torn mm. TWr^^mr • m^-Mimm^s mm^ -'f'-Q 0 1 i. 0 Wim: m:'m , 0 "mm- 0 ; 1 '^ Tuesday, November 21 "T Louis Point Totals 7 4 7 2 11 22 sattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston T }• wmmMG HouHify .•M MemberMp Meetiii^ Peep Stie^ lekeSf Mead We^ SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1989 •••• •'; r^'i'-v,*:.,.,,:;.; '.>• :,t:: - •,'#iiSl' 'm.' • vJiF^^^'uiv'.'' Personals Anyone who sailed with Jerry Cudahy during 1944 or 1945 in the South Pacific is asked to contact his brother, Cy Cudahy, collect at (214) 238-5806. ;- j :ili �'"4: V r- - ;" i: •> jjiiaMMi ii« '.";/:g^:i;y'. ..-'yigv^, OOOSflt 7999 .. • v' "'-J: •-"••"5'd-'-^;>S->''";A' - >j^-;:?:'Vv' ;••• Thirteen SlU Men Retire The Seafarers Pension Plan (SPP) announced this month the retirement of nine deep sea and four inland SIU members. Brother Herman Ulrich, at 71 years of age, is the oldest of the group to be­ gin receiving a monthly pen­ sion check. Brother Charles Gallagher, at 58, is not only the young­ est to retire, but he also finds himself in a unique category — a seaman who has sailed in every department, deck, engine and steward. SPP Administrator Leo Bonser, in announcing the retirement of the 13 mem­ bers, extended his congratu­ lations. Bonser also noted the contribution the retirees had made to building the SIU and the benefit plans. Deep Sea VERNON DOUGLAS Vernon Douglas, 65, joined the SIU in his native Baltimore during May of 1955. Brother E>ouglas started his steward career sailing on Waterman Steamship vessels. He graduated from the Food Services Plan in 1963 at the port of New York. He completed the recertified steward program at Piney Point in 1985. Before retiring, Douglas rode the Overseas Vivian on several voyages. Pensioner Douglas served in the Army from 1942 to 1945; He still lives in Baltimore, MD. FRED H. DUCHMANN JR. Fred H. Duchmann Jr., 65, received his SIU permit during August of 1952 in his native New Orleans. The steward department veteran began his career with the Mississippi Steamship Company. Brother Duchmann makes his home in Meraux, LA. JOHN FEDESOVICH John Fedesovich, 62, became a member of the SIU in March of 1946 at the port of Norfolk. The New Hampshire native worked in the engine department. Pensioner Fedesovich upgraded in 1975 and 1978 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Slidell, LA. CHARLES J. GALLAGHER Charles J. Gallagher, 58, holds the distinction of having his book stamped for deck, engine and steward department during his career. He started with the SIU in 1959 when he graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York. Upon leaving the , school, he worked on Alcoa vessels. The Massachusetts native now calls Port Neches, TX home. JAMES E. HIGGINS James E. Higgins, 65, received his permit at the port of Baltimore in 1956. He sailed in the steward department. The Flint, MI native served in both the Royal Canadian Air Force '!¥C»S=JSJ'K^^ from 1940 to 1942 and the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1950 before going to sea. Brother Higgins upgraded in 1978 and became a recertified steward in 1979 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Piney, Point, MD. BOLAND A. HOFFMAN Boland A. Hoffman, 62, Joined the SIU in December of 1945 at the port of Galveston. The South Carolina native started as a member of the galley gang, but ended his tenure in the deck department. Recently, Brother Hoffman sailed from the port of Jacksonville, where he has made his home. DEWEY B. JORDAN Dewey B. Jordan, 62, acquired his first SIU permit in June of 1946 at the port of Norfolk. The North Carolina native worked in the deck department. Pensioner Jordan makes his hdme in Wilmer, AL. JESSE THRASHER Jesse Trasher, 65, joined the SIU in June of 1971 at the port of San Francisco. He worked in the steward department after serving in the Navy from 1942 to 1962. The Springfield, OH native upgraded in 1978 and 1980 and became a recertified steward in 1981. Pensioner Thrasher lives in Seattle, WA. HERMAN ULRICH Herman Ulrich, 71, received his SIU permit in March of 1965 at the port of New York. Bom in Terre Haute, IN, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Ulrich served in the Navy from 1936 to 1946. He caUs Bakersfield, CA home. Inland JASPER A. AUCOIN Jasper A. Aucoin, 65, joined the SIU in May of 1977 at the port of New Orleans. He worked as a yard foreman for Ratcliffe Materials. He served in both the Army and the Air Force from 1942 to 1949. Pensioner Aucoin lives in his native Bourg, LA. LEGAL AID The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for legal assistance. Alabama Louisiana John FaHcenberry W Louis Robein 300 N. 21st St. Gardner, Robein &. Birmingham, AL 35i^3 Urann 2540 Severn Ave. (205)322-1100 Suite 400 Simon, Wood & Crane Metairie, LA 70002 1010 Van Antwerp Bldg. (504)885-9994 j Mobile, AL 36602 -»- '« Kristi R)st ijf: (205)433-4904 .sfiUlfilS Canal Place On#!? California Suite 2300 ytesOstrov New Orleans, LA 70130 Fogel, Feldman, Qstn^ (504) 524-6207 Ringler & Klevens (504) 524-6208 5900 Wilshire Blvd. i Suite 2600 LoS Angeles, CA 90036 Marylaiid (213) 834-2546 ;S Ch^es Heymaii Kaplan, Heyman, John Paul Jennings fifj Greenberg, Engelman Herining, Walsh & King & Belgrad lOOBushSt. Sun Life Bldg. Suite 440 Charles & Redwood Stsv San Francisco, CA 'is Baltimore, MD 21201 94104 (301)539-6967 (415) 981-4400 Florida . ...'. Frank Hamilton III Massachusetts Hamilton & Associates, , Orlando & Associates PA. 1 Western Ave. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Gloucester, MA 01930 Tampa, FL 33609 , (508) 283-8100 (813) 879-9842 Illinois Michigan Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 7 S. Dearborn St. 19268 Grand River Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 Detroit, MI 48223 (312) 263-6330 (313) 532-1220 Thomas Lakin Christopher Legghio Lakin & Heradon, P.C. Miller, Cohen, Martins 251 Old St. Louis Ave.:.( ik.& Ice Wood River, IL 620951400 N. Park Plaza 0027 17117 W. Nine MUe Rd. Southfleld, MI 48075 (618) 254-1127 (800) 851-5523 (313) 559-2110 toll-free 1-800-554-8119 LEWIS M. BELL Lewis M. Bell, 62, worked in the deck department for Ratcliffe Materials. Born in Butler County, PA, Boatman Bell served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. He lives in Franklin, LA. LAWRENCE C. FRANCIS Lawrence C. Francis, 61, joined the SIU in August of 1963 at Port Arthur, TX. Brother Francis served in the engine department with Sabine Towing. The Houston native lives in Jasper, TX. New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 "J :'r': ? (212) 421-0017 l^hnsylvan^ K^irschneri Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. , 10th floor Philadelphia,]!^ 1911@ (215) 893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 1(215)^2-0101 Marvin Peterson 1200 Travis Suite 2020 Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 -''iJ ,/ « - • Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 Washington Rob Williamson - s-'S . Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98119 t" (206) 285-3610 0r. W: MONEY DUE NOTICE MAERSK VESSELS SEAFARERS Crewmembers employed aboard the below named vessels during calendar year 1988 may claim monies due them based on the economic price adjustment (EPA) provision in the contract. To qualify, submit verification of employment in the form of copies of U.S. Coast Guard discharges or pay vouchers to CONTRACT DEPARTMENT, SIU; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. MV 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman MV PVT Harry Fisher MV CPL. Louis Hauge, Jr. MV PFC WiUiam Baugh MV PFC James Anderson OCEAN SHIPHOLDING NAVY TANKERS SEAFARERS ALFRED THOMPSON Alfred Thompson, 65,acquired his permit at the port of New York in August of 947. The Honduran native worked in the deck department. Brother Thompson calls Flomation, AL home. Crewmembers employed aboard the below named tankers during the time periods specified may claim monies due them based on the economic price adjust­ ment (EPA) provision of the contract. To qualify, submit verification of employment in the form of copies of U.S. Coast Guard discharges or pay vouchers to CONTRACT DEPARTMENT, SIU; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. MV Paul Buck MV Gus Darnell MV Lawrence Giandla MV Richard Matthiesen MV Samuel Cobb 1987,1988 and up to March 31,1989 January 1, 1989 to March 31,1989 1988 and up to March 31,1989 1988 and up to March 31,1989 1987, 1988 and up to March 31,1989 ,y , -v. �^:%y- • V 16 ,.1 ^-,t ~'^.iV•»-•^/f^jr-aV.i.jMW-,-, ,i.-«> ,X^ir. -r- 'it-''. .'.-; -i-i'•.—iii),;/•! • SOFARERSm Lundeberg School Graduates W'-M& ¥'WB: IN" '•:• X- .•;••£• '••?.l it I;-- '• MAMIW ELECmONIC AfiUNTENANCE students are (back row, left to right) James Bates, Mike Johnson, Mark D. Field, (front row, left to right) Bill Payne, C!hris Devonish and Bill Liegnos. The group graduated on September 1. •-••• :V'-. ; TBAIWRR UFEEOAT graduates from classes 444 and 445 are pic­ tured above. Pictured left to right from class 444 are: Glen Wilson, Ronny Miller, Kevin DeSue, Instructor Jim Moore and Wendell Price Jr. Class 445 graduates are: (back row, left to right) Roger Hester, Dawn Rogers, Bruno Vargas, Dave Bates, Brien Collins, Keith Hall, Martin Ghaskin, Eric Morrison, Jerry Woods, Gary Van Staden, Robert Blankford, Michael DiAngelo, (front row, left to right) Thomas M. FLynn, Sebast Rodriguez, Sylvester Gause, Dono­ van Carlton, Sidney Stratos II, Charles M. Spradlin and John B. Hutchinson. f' . 'J,-' ^ u. • • iv HYMIAULICS class participants graduated on September 15 after completing assignments covering 0uids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and systems in marine equipment. Pic­ tured above with instructor Bill Foley (second row, right) are: (back row, left to right) Aldo Santiago, B. Hutching, A. Hansen, (front row, left to right) V.L. Kirksey, Gebar Ogbe, Frankie Jaworski and C.A. Suazo. r^ F' • r • LlfEBOAT upgraders graduating on September 1 are pictured above: (standing, left to right) Instructor Ben Cusic, Timothy Troupe, Elvis Paisley, Pablo Torres, Robert Forrest, Nathan Hol­ lander, Louis Sorito, Lonale Andrews, Charles Repper, Nathaniel Davis, Roosevelt Ballard, (kneeling, left to right) Doug Carson, James T. Lombard, Wayne Champine, B. Medina, Ahmed Baabbad, George Sasaki, Daniel Hooper and King Scott. "} ,U.:V-. . 'i. f-.' •••.•••v'. t."-: fOWr course completion leads to an endorsement as FiremanAVatertender/Oiler. Graduating from the September 15 class are (third row) Tyrone McPherson, Te^ Clayton, Frank M. Wynn, Arthur James, (second row, left to right) Tony Morrison, Clinton Morrison, Willie Pugh, John Perez, Hector C. Rivera, Michael Claoke, (front row, left to right) Derrick F. Yard, Marcos Laguer, William Romez, Edward Hill Jr. (standing), Arthur Guy and Nick Reyes Jr. TANKERMAN course instruction covers all aspects of loading, transfering and unloading liquid cargoes. Graduating on September 1 are: (third row, left to right) Captain Penny, Glen Wilson, Kevin DeSue, Brett Lammers, Gregory Truvia, David Candill, David Till­ man, David Fawkes, Debbie Stalf^ Scott Horn, (second row, left to right) Gary Burs, Dennis McKendall, Joe Reyes, Wendell Price Jr., Kevin K. Sicher, (front row, left to right) Joe CuUison, Kim Janics, Carlos Marcial, Vance Battle, Arthur Wentworth, Tbdd Wilson, t'-i'-ifr-; Steve Nelson and Ronny Miller. I • •-''•.'Fi-::'- :Y''C r r'- W,: ^ . •* �'•sTim.i • mOBlR, 1989 THOMAS A. BAKER Thomas A. Baker, 68, passed away September 11. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1947. Brother Baker graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Norfolk, VA before joining the SIU in 1965. The Tennessee native sailed in the steward department and sailed on Waterman Steamship vessels early in his career. He began receiving his pension in August 1986. His wife, Pearlie, survives him. JOSEPH A. BUCHER Joseph A. Bucher, 72, died August 4. Bom in Pennsylvania, the deck department veteran received his SIU book in October 1942 in the port of New York. He was active in picket duty in the port of New York during 1%1. Brother Bucher retired in February 1983. FILIPPO CARLINO IFilippo Carlino, 65, passed I away July 15 at his I home in Baltimore, MD. The New York native joined the SIU in May 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward department until he started drawing his pension in May 1970. Brother Carlino was buried in Lake View Memorial Park in Carroll County, MD. He is survived by his wife, Bemadine. CHARLES CARLSON Charles M. Carlson, 68, died July 6 at the South Baldwin Hospital in Summerdale, AL. The Alabama native served in the Army from 1942 to 1943 before joining the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in March 1945. He attended a steward department conference at Piney Point. Brother Carlson retired in December 1983. He was buried July 8 at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile," AL. MORGAN L. CARROLL Morgan L. Carroll, 65, passed away August 18. Bom in Alabama, Brother Carroll sailed in the steward department after obtaining his union work permit in October 1943. During the late 1960's and most of the 1970's, he worked on the Sea-Land shore gang in New York. He attended a steward recertification course at the LundebeiB School in 1982. Carroll retired from the SIU in December 1986. His wife, Charlie Mae, survives him. '4: fWK! 17 CLYDE L. CLARK Clyde L. Clark, 67, died July 23 at his home in Jacksonville, FL. The Mississippi native served in the Marines from 1942 to 1945. He became a member of the SIU in May 1950 in the port of Wilmington. He sailed in the deck department until he retired in September 1975. Brother Clark was buried at Jacksonville's Evergreen Cemetery. JAMES F. CORDELL James F. Cordell, 58, passed away on September 3. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1953. In August 1972 in the port of San Francisco, the New York native joined the Marine, Cooks and Stewards. After MCS merged with the SIU, he continued his union membership in the Seafarers Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Early in his career. Brother Cordell sailed on States Steamship Company vessels in the steward department. He was an active member at the time of his death. JAMES P. COX James P. Cox, 69, died August 29. Bom in Florida, Brother Cox served in the Army from 1936 to 1945. He joined the SIU in May 1952 in the port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He started to receive his pension in Febmary 1977. SAMUEL J. DAVIS I Samuel J. Davis, 62, passed away July 30. He was bom in South Carolina and served in the Navy from 1943 to 1956. Brother Davis received his SIU book in October 1963 in the port of New York. He was active in the steward department when he died. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca. CHRISTOPHER DELAMER Christopher Delamer, 63, died September 6. The deck department member was bom in New York City. He served in the Army Air Force from 1944 to 1946. After joining the SIU, Brother Delamer sailed on American Hawaii Cmise ships. He was an active member at the time of his death. His wife, Sandra, survives him. WILBERT DESPANY Wilbert Despany, 33, passed away August 1. Bom in Lafayette, LA, Brother £>espany graduated in class 336 at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He was sailing in the steward department at the time of his death. . JUAN D, DIAZ Juan D. Diaz, 77, died July 18 at his home in Clarkstown, NY. The engine department veteran was born in Ponce, PR. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in the port of New York before starting his SIU career on Sea-Land vessels. Brother Diaz retired in July 1977. He was buried at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet, NY on July 21. His wife, Eduarda, survives him. RALPH J. EDWARDS Ralph J. Edwards, 37, passed away after an extended illness on August 30. A native of North Carolina, Brother Edwards worked in the steward department. He sailed from his hometown port of Jacksonville, FL and was an active member at the time of his death. His wife, Cynthia, and two children survive him. WILLIAM F. EGAN William F. Egan, 64, died on Au^st 20. The Alabama native joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in April 1944. He sailed in the engine department before retiring in July 1984. GENNARO ESPOSITO Gennaro Esposito, 61, passed away Febmary 26. The engine department veteran was bom in Naples, Italy. In 1969, he received a commendation for his action during an emergency on the Buckeye Atlantic. Brother Esposito received his full book in June 1971 in the port of New York. He upgraded during 1975 and 1984 at the Lundeberg School. His wife, Rosa, survives him. STEVEN A. FERGUS Steven A. Fergus, 36, was involved in a fatal car accident August 3. Bom in Gainesville, FL, Brother Fergus graduated from the Lundeberg School in Febmary 1973. He had upgraded in 1976, 1977 and 1978 at the school and obtained his QMED rating. He sailed primarily from the port of Jacksonville. EDDIE S. GAME Eddie S. Game, 72, died June 8 at the C.J. Harris Community Hospital in Sylva, NC. The steward department member was bom in Johnson County, NC. He joined the SIU at the port of Baltimore in December 1947. Brother Game started receiving his penision in May 1969. He was buried June 12 at the Swain Memorial Park in Bryson City, NC. JAMES GILLIAM James Gilliam, 61, passed away September 5. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. The Cordova, AL native acquired his SIU permit from the port of New York in September 1%3. His early career in the steward department included sailing on Isthmian Lines vessels in the mid-1960's. Brother Gilliam completed steward recertification at Piney Point in 1982. He retired in December 1985. JACK A. GOMEZ Jack A. Gomez, 61, died September 16. He was born in Slidell, LA. Brother Gomez worked in the deck department after joining the SIU in September I960 in the port of New Orleans. He started receiving his pension in October 1985. RAYMOND KADUCK Raymond Kaduck, 67, passed away July 31 at his home in Pittsburgh, PA. The Pennsylvania native served in the engine department after becoming an SIU member in April 1955 in the port of Miami. Brother Kaduck retired in November 1978. His daughter, Maria, was a 1979 recipient of the union's scholarship program. J.C. KEEL J.C. Keel, 66, died July 30 at Greenlawn Hospital in Atmore, AL. Bom Alabama, Brother Keel joined the union in May 1946 at the port of Mobile. His early career in the deck department included several years sailing on Waterman Steamship vessels. He retired in February 1974. Keel was buried August 1 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore. His wife, Carolyn, survives him. '. PAUL D. KLICK Paul D. Klick, 33, passed away July 23. The Fort Worth, TX, native was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School in May 1975. He had upgraded at Piney Point in 1977 and 1980 to the rating of QMED. Brother Klick was an active member at the time of his death. DOMINGO LALLAVE Domingo Lallave, 68, died on July 23. Bom in Mayaguez, PR, Brother Lallave received his SIU permit in August 1944 in the port of New York. He participated in several New York area picket lines during the 1960's. Lallave mainly worked Sea-Land vessels during the 1970's. He served in all three departments during his career, before retiring as an engine member in August 1980. ARTHUR J. LENNON Arthur J. Lennon, 59, passed away September 17. He served in the Air Force from 1947 to 1954. Brother Lennon joined the SIU in his native New York during May 1970. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He was an active member of the engine department, when he died. JOHN LIKENES John Likenes, 70, died July 9. A native of Norway, Brother Likenes became a member of the SIU in the port of New York in September 1942. He served in the deck department. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice. JAMES MCCOY James McCoy, 74, passed away on September 26. Born in North Carolina, Brother McCoy received his book in the port of Norfolk in Febmary 1940. He retired from the steward department in January 1975., FRANCIS MCGARRY Francis McGarry, 62, died July 4. After serving m the Navy from 1943 to 1944, he joinec the SIU in his native Philadelphia in May 1946. The deck department veteran walked several picket lines in the 1960's. Brother McGarry also acquired an inland book in September 1972. He attended a bosun recertification course at Piney Point in 1975. McGarry retired iii April 1976. ROBERT MODERNO Robert Moderno, 83, passed away July 26. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (before it merged with the SIU) in 1946. He began receiving his pension in February 1969. ANDREW PICKUR Andrew Pickur, 63, suffered a fatal heart attack on August 14. A native of Iselin, ^A, he became an SIU member in December 1943 in the port of Boston. Brother Pickur, a deck department member, was involved in picket duty in 1961 and 1962. He retired in June 1981. He was buried August 17 at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh. His wife, Anna Marie, survives him. THOMAS G. PLUNKETT Thomas G. Plunkett, 75, passed away July 3. He received his book in his native New Orleans in December 1938. Brother Plunkett sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in July 1968. He is survived by his wife, Amelia Mary. • Continued on page 18 'I �.:'. • '. : / 'T-K-; n SEAFARm LOG nnal Depaitiires , I •fS&Al. Continued from p^e 17 Ig'-: 1^; • ilil K;:." BIBIANO REBOLLEDO Bibiano Rebolledo, 83, died August 16. The Philippines native served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in March 1948 in the port of New York and worked in the steward department. Brother Rebolledo started drawing his pension in January 1971. CARLOS ROCAFORT Carlos Rocafort, 82, passed away July 24 in the Veterans Hospital in Rio 'iedras, PR. Bom in the Dominican Republic, the steward department veteran joined the SIU in May 1941 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Rocafort was buried July 26 in Hato Tejas, PR. His wifgj Celedonia Caro, survives him. JOSEPH SAVOCA Joseph Savoca, 89, died July 18. The New Orleans resident started sailing at the age of 17 on a Danish vessel. In December 1918, he signed on his first American-flag ship. He already was a deck department veteran when he joined the SIU at the New Orleans hall in April 1939. Brother Savoca participated in the "Coal Beef' of the 1950's against American Coal Shipping of Norfolk. When he retired in March 1972, he had accumulated more than 50 years of sailing time. He is survived by his wife, Katie. ^'• JACK W. SPENCER JR. Jack W. Spencer Jr., 59, passed away July 29 in Puget Sound, WA. He was employed as a cook on a Crowley tugboat. He served in the Army from 1947 to 1952. The Jefferson, TX native started his career in the Marine Cooks and Stewards in Los Angeles in June 1959. He sailed during the late 1970's with American President Lines. He was buried July. 31 at Riverside National Cemetery in California. His wife, Thelma, survives him. :• -.;• Lundeberg School. He was an active member at the time of his death. His wife, Margaret, survives him. JAMES E. VAN SANT James E. Van Sant, 64, died July 22. The Pennsylvania native became a union member in the port of New York in May 1943. He sailed in the deck department. He is survived by his wife, Elisa. MICHAEL F. VIGO Michael F. Vigo, 73, passed away July 7 at St. Joseph's Hospital in his native Tampa, FL. After serving in the Army from 1944 to 1946, he joined the SIU in April 1949 in the port of New York. He shipped primarily from the port of Tampa in the steward department. Brother Vigo retired in January 1980. He was entombed at Centro Espanol Memorial in Tampa. He is survived by a daughter, Arleen; a son, Michael Jr.; two grandsons, Bryan and Jeffrey; a great grandson, Michael Bryan and a brother, Jose. RADAMES VARGAS Radames Vargas, 47, died August 22. Bom in Ponce, PR, the deck department veteran became an SIU member in April 1969 in the port of New York. He worked on Sea-Land vessels in the 1960's and early 1970's. Brother Vargas upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. His wife, Fermina, survives him. Mani ARTHUR STRINGER Arthur Stringer, 72, died July 28. He was born in Alabama. Brother Stringer joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in December 1958. He retired from the steward department in January 1979. WALTER ANUSZEWSKI Walter Anuszewski 82, passed away July 13 at the Harbor Hospital Center in Jaltimore. The Maryland native joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in December 1956. He used the name of Walter Anderson while he sailed, but never adopted the name formally. Boatman Anuszewski worked in the deck department with the Baltimore Towing and Lighterage Company. He retired in January 1968. He was buried at the Garrison Forest Cemetery in Maryland. JOHN SUTHERLAND John Sutherland, 54, passed away August 18. The deck department member was born in Milford, MA. He joined the SIU in September 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Sutherland upgraded in 1985 at the CHARLES H. BROWN Charles H. Brown, 63, died July 1 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Born in Boston, he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1947 and 1951 to 1968. Boatman Brown joined the SIU in the • OV, V •• port of Philadelphia in September 1972. Some of his deck department jobs included working with Interstate Oil Transportation and Mariner Towing. Brown retired in June 1988. He is survived by his wife, Ada. LEONARD H. DITOMO Leonard H. DiTomo, 69, passed away on August 2. He joined the union in his native Philadelphia in April 1966. Boatman DiTomo sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1984 and is survived by his wife, Pauline Mary. JAMES W. DONOHUE James W. Donohue, 73, died August 4. A native of Philadelphia, Boatman Donohue received his book in January 1964 at his hometown hall, He sailed in the steward department. His wife, Marian, survives him. MICHAEL J. DUFFY Michael J. Duffy, 27, suffered a fatal heart attack on August 11. The Brooklyn native graduated from Harry Lundeberg School class 338 in 1981. He worked in the deck department and sailed from the port of Jacksonville. Surviving him are two brothers, Owen and Stephen, who are SIU members. JOE T. EDER Joe T. Eder, 81, passed away on July 7. Boni in Texas, Boatman Eder worked with Gbff Towing in Houston. He retired from the SIU in June 1973. His wife, Millie, survives him. BEN E. EDGE Ben E. Edge^ 74, died June 6. The North Carolina native served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. He sailed in the engine department after joining the SIU in the port of Norfolk in October 1962. Boatman Edge worked for Cape Fear Towing. He retired in April 1980. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lee. EDWARD GETZ Edward Getz, 65, passed away June 29. After serving in the Navy from 1941 to 1961, Boatman Getz joined the SIU in February 1972. He shipped in the engine department for Gulf Atlantic Towing and North American Towing companies. Geitz upgraded at Piney Point in 1984. He retired in March 1986. His wife, Ann Mary, survives him. WENDELL A. MILES Wendell A. Miles, 54, drowned July 21 when he fell from a ladder on ; a barge in the Elizabeth River, VA. Born in Mathews, VA, he served in the Army form 1957 to 1959. Boatman Miles received his SIU book in October 1961 , when the union organized Southern Carriers Corporation. He worked as a tug captain for Allied Towing and Steuart Transportation, with whom he was employed at the time of his death. Miles upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1973. His wife, Jeanne, survives . him. FRANK W. ROBINSON Frank W. Robinson, 63, died July 29 at his Tampa, FL home. The Gloucester, klA native originally joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, an SIU affiliate. When the AFU merged with the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Brother Robinson remained an active member. He sailed in the deck department for Interstate Oil Transport apd M^ner Towing. He began collecting his pension in October 1977. He is survived by his wife, Maijorie. WILLIAM V. WARD WiUiamV. Ward, 70, passed away August 18 at Craven Regional Medical ZJenter in New Bern, NC. Bora in Manteo, NC, Boatman Ward served in the Air Force from 1938 to 1959. He joined the SIU in November 1971 in the port of Baltimore. Ward sailed in the deck department for Curtis Bay Towing and Steuart Transportation before retiring in March 1981. He was ' buried in the New Bern National Cemetery. His wife, Annie Mae, survives him. Gnat Lakes JAMES LEARY James Leary, 81, died July 24. Bom in North Carolina, Boatman Leary acquired his SIU book in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He was a deck department member at Interstate Oil Transport. He began to receive his pension in November 1968. He is survived by his wife. Hazel. MICHAEL A. GILMORE Michael A. Gilmore, 30, passed away September 12. He was born in Alpena, MI. Brother Gilmore became an SIU book member in February of this year at the port of Algonac. He was active in the engine department at the time of his death. JAMES P. HOFFMAN James P. Hoffman, 66, died July 10. The Buffalo, NY, native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He joined the union in June 1973 in the port of Duluth. Brother Hoffman worked in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. JACOB IVEY Jacob Ivey, 66, passed away August 16. He served in the. Marines from 1943 to 1946 before joining the SIU in the port of Detroit in November 1967. The Tennessee native sailed in the deck department. ROYF. LUMBERG Roy F. Lumberg, 75, died on September 24. Brother Lumberg, who was born in Wisconsin, served in the Marines from 1944 to 1946. He became an SlU member in February 1960 in the port of Duluth. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea. JESSE F. MACLEOD Jesse F. MacLeod, 56, passed away August 12. The Nova Scotia native served in the f>lavy from 1955 to 1957. He worked in the deck department after joining the SIU in October 1960 in the port of Detroit. His wife, Anne, survives him. Railnad tdarine •J','?. THOMAS G. BLAYLOCK Thomas G. Blaylock, 88, passed away July 9. The Virginia native was a tug captain with the Pennsylvania Railroad when he joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in July 1960. He retired in February 1966. His wife, Ethel, survives. HENRY G. BRAUNWALD Henry G. Braunwald, 89, died August 16 at the B.S. Pollak Hospital in his native Jersey City, NJ. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1944. Brother Braunwald sailed as a mate with the Pennsylvania Railroad when he became an SIU member in July 1960 in the port of New York. He retired in February 1965. He was buried in the Bayview Cemetery in Jersey City. THOMAS LYMAN Thomas Lyman, 87, passed away August 19. Bora in Jersey City, NJ, Brother Lyman shipped as a deckhand for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He joined the SIU in June 1960 in the port of New York. �• - -if- - mm OaOBiR, 1989 by all three departments. Crew asked about getting washing ma­ chine repaired and ins(alling new ship antenna. lie feHemn§ d^ admiles me jest e semf^Wlke Mwqr am^eg tepern ilm m i^^ frern m sl^s memii fhe werii, f -«i 11^ jiiN!«i« m M |£Ms iggeMag eUiiliM eir UUmCM CORMOUm (Pacific Gulf Marine), August 26 — Chairman Vernon W. Huelett, Secretary Mar­ vin St. George, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Nickerson. Chairman reported washing machine fixed, but no mail received. Educational director aiinounced continuing problem with movies not being rewound after usage. Treasurer said $75 in ship's fund. Steward department thanked for keeping ship clean and providing excellent food. Suggestion made that union provide more contractual in­ formation to members before they work for Pacific Gulf Marine. CRROUMR (Puerto Rico Marine), Au­ gust 20 — Chairman David New­ man, Secretary Rafael Maldonado, Educational Chairman Walter Ste­ vens, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. Chairman reminded members to sep­ arate plastics from rest of trash and to keep two waste baskets in each room. Deck delegate reported some disputed OT. Engine and steward delegates reported no beefs. Ques­ tion raised for boarding patrolman: Does new penalty rate apply to PRMMI ships? Crew thanked for keeping pantry and messroom clean. Steward department thanked for job well done. fJUiirCIS HURMiR (Ocean Shipholding), August 28 — Chairman Richard Parrish. Secretary JoAnne B. Knight, Deck Delegate Richard Wilson, En­ gine Delegate George Demetropoulos. Steward Delegate Hasan Rah- man. Chairman asked crew to study contract to find out if paid vacation is 14 or 15 days. Educational direc­ tor discussed opportunities at the Lundeberg school. A total of $15 in ship's treasury. Crew asked com­ pany to supply new refrigerator and ice machine, coaxial cable and an­ tenna wires for crew's rooms and small electric typewriter for steward department. Steward department thanked for work. Crew happy to be on voyage which is part of an en­ hanced Soviet-U.S. relationship. IHGiR (Sealift Bulkers Inc.), August 5 — Chairman S. Jawdora, Secretary J. P. Miller, Engine Delegate W. E. Marino. Chairman reported every­ thing going very smoothly with no beefs. He noted 100 percent im­ provement in meals. He reported toilet bowl for steward's bathroom had not arrived. Secretary recorded vote of thanks to whole crew for working with steward department to keep vessel clean. Steward depart­ ment thanked for fine meals and service. Special vote, of thanks given to GSU C. Mederios who will be getting off in Hawaii. JUUUS HMMMa (Ocean Shipholding), August 13 — (Chairman Ray Harlow, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Di­ rector Patrick McNamara, Engine Delegate Hugh Woods. Chairman asked master about providing stereo for mess hall, renting new movies and piping in VCR to crew's rooms. No beefs or disputed OT reported JUUUS HMUm (Ocean Shipholding), August 27 — Chairman Ray Harlow, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Di­ rector Patrick McNamara, Engine Delegate Hugh Woods. No depart­ ment delegates reported any beefs or disputed OT. Ship received telex ad­ vising crew Paul Hall's birthday was paid holiday. Announcement made stating no plastic bags should be used in trash cans and crew should use paper bags in rooms. Company will look into getting new washer and dryer as well as new ice ma­ chine. Um IfO (Energy Transportation Corp.), August 20 — Chairman F. Pehler, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Edu­ cational Director Thomas Curtis, Deck Delegate George Holland, En­ gine Delegate David Terry Jr., Stew­ ard Delegate Jill Prescott. Chairman reported large crew change. He re­ minded members about the Coast Guard preemployment drug screen. Educational Director spoke about upgrading at Piney Point in order to improve wages. Treasurer reported $285 in ship's fund and $40 in SIU communication fiind. No smoking allowed during meal hours in mess hall. Crew instructed to be attired properly for meals. Vote of thanks given to steward department and es­ pecially chief cook Jill Prescott. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. MIUUOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service), August 27 — Chairman Ervin L. Bronstein, Secretary Charles Miles, Educational Director Mikal Overgaard. Deck Delegate Irvin Glass, Engine Delegate Pedro Santiago. Chairman reminded members of four percent pay raise and to be aware of the drug problem. He urged mem­ bers to stick together to keep union strong and to upgrade their skills at Piney Point. Treasurer reported pur­ chase of four new movies. Deck del­ egate noted some disputed OT which would be raised with patrol- man during payoff in Houston. No other department reported beefs or disputed OT. Crew passed motion that pension fund be raised and bet­ ter optical and dental insurance be provided. Crewmembers would like better quality movies sent to ship. VCR needs cleaning. Crew reminded to dispose of all plastics according to new laws regulating garbage dis­ posal on marine vessels. Crew noted its displeasure that company uses la­ bor from port of Rotterdam for deck maintenance, painting and chipping instead of offering OT to deck de­ partment. Next ports: Charleston, SC and Port Everglades, PL. SiR-UHD ACHieWR (Sea-Land Service), August 6 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Louis Pion, Educa­ tional Director A. Mercado. No beefs or disputed OT reported. AB on watch reminded not to leave gangway to open hatch for long­ shoremen. Gangway watch asked to check people on and off and to check baggage. Steward departmeint given vote of thanks. 1 SIR-UND aUUlMOlR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 14 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary George W. Gib­ bons, Educational Director Paul M. Westbrook. Chairman said vessel due in shipyard very soon. He noted many repairs needed, but ship look­ ing better. Chairman and secretary announced ship's silverware is miss­ ing. Secretary said ship would pay­ off August 16. No beefs or disputed OT reported by any department. Crew informed that all room door locks have been changed and new furniture will be brought on board for recreation room. Crew thanked for keeping ship clean. Next port: EUzabeth, NJ. SSR-UND CORUUmiNT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 20 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Gerald Sinkes, Ed­ ucational Director Eric Bain. Chair­ man told crew ship would pay off on August 21. Educational director re­ minded members to upgrade at Pi­ ney Point. No beefs or disputed OT Continued on p^e 20 'l-'y. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of'the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. . .^ ', "•c - C TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ^ ''l'/ '•• '. '•-^'•'"j," SHIPPiNG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, rate individual to cai^ out this responsibility. I PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. , SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Cqnsequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. tf at any time a member feek that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Saccoat Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address k 5201 Auth Wayand Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. .? 1. 'I II Vt yB' �ii'iiiriiiitatiiii ? • ;V.spg;|i!^pS5 <- :•.• Yc*.i,-:.-i-.-. sBffuimm SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 I-;--; '10% k'S ir y ky-:' y:'-" ty- y h:- (L'.J I : ''•• 't.'yy f) •'i- f>"._'"^- (301)899-0675 This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund BIN 13-5557534 for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of $(26,619,251) as of December 31, 1988 compared to $(21,215,323) as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $5,403,928. This decrease included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $27,619,704 including employer contributions of $27,281,912, miscellaneous in­ come of $5,112, gains from the sale of assets of $121, and earnings from investments of $332,559. Plan expenses were $33,023,632. These expenses included $3,329,347 in administrative expenses, $9,000 in interest expenses and $29,685,285 in benefits paid to partic­ ipants and beneficiaries. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.60 for the full annual report, or 10 per page for any part thereof. You also HaVe the right to receive from the plan administrator, on ^ request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of ? the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and , expenses for the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave­ nue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20216. Oil Spill Class latludes SImulatlott Continued from page 9 % ."':• -••;'•• y'y.,' the several upgraders work to­ gether to handle to the last detail a massive spill. The group must explain each step specifically, in­ cluding the phone numbers of the agencies and oil disposal compa­ nies contacted. The final day is devoted to a simulated spill itself. For the first class, the Lundeberg School used St. George's Creek as the demonstration site. After Shaffer appraised the up­ graders of the situation surround­ ing the spill, the students worked together using skiffs, booms, mops and other materials to surround and collect the "oil," which was actually .a nOn-toxic, cotton-based, biodegradable product which acts like oil when it hits water. Shaffer was very enthusiastic about the course and his students. 'L-'' •_ ifljiiiniOT Politics is Porkchops Contribute to SPAD NOTICE TO SiU GOVERNMENT SERVICE DIVISION MEMBERS The Seafarers LOG would like to hear from SIU members In the government services division. Please send the LOG material: articles, letters, drawings, photos, etc. Please identify individuals in photos from left to right with name and rating. Mail all information directly to the Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Continued from page 19 reported by departmental delegates. Crew suggested increases for quali­ fied pensioners and upgrading of op­ tical and dental benefits. Next port: Houston. delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Crewmembers advised to keep recreation and laundry rooms clean. Steward department received vote of thanks. Next ports: Boston, MA and Elizabeth, NJ. Sfil-lillVD O/SCOray (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 25 — Chairman Harry. Fisher, Secretary Jose R. Colls, Ed­ ucational Director R. Miller, Deck Delegate Raul Rivera, Engine Dele­ gate R. Grace, Steward Delegate J. R. Salazar. Chairman announced vessel payoff upon arrival at Eliza­ beth, NJ. He will ask patrolman about getting new furniture and tele­ vision set for recreation room. Sec­ retary will talk with port steward about quality of sPme of the beef on board vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward visited crewmember in New Orleans hospital who was injured while working on the lines. Next ports: Elizabeth, NJ and San Juan, PR. Sa-UHD KODiAK (Sea-Land Service), August 26 — Chairman John Glenn, Secretary Melvin Morgan, Educa­ tional Director Sam Hacker, Engine Delegate Carl Castanga, Steward Delegate Ralph Alexander. Chair­ man reported vessel would payoff in Tacoma on next trip. Secretary noted $100 spent on new movies. He reported disputed OT concerning sanitation. No beefs or disputed OT listed by engine and steward dele­ gates. Ship's television antenna needs repair. Crew reminded not to overfill garbage bags in order to keep them from bursting. SK-MWDTWiFffffllSf (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 13 — Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary Ray C. Agbulos. Educational Director M. Bang, Deck Department Lloyd Lawrence, Engine Delegate J. Collins, Steward Delegate Jim Saxton. Chairman re­ minded members to practice safety on deck at all times. He also advised crew to take advantage of courses offered by the Lundeberg School. Secretary reported ship had good crew and good trip. No disputed OT or beefs listed. Crewmembers stated ship needs more movies. Next ports: Long Beach, CA, and Oakland, CA. SSA-IAHO EXPEDmOH (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 7 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary C. Moseley, Edu­ cational Director A. Quinn. Depart­ mental delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crewmembers questioned whether all officers should have keys to crew lounge and mess. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-IAIVD GAiMFSTDN Mr (Sea-Land Service), August 20 — Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary Terry Smith, Educational Director G. Payne, Deck Delegate Michael Hasson. Engine Delegate Daniel John­ son, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsibais. Chairman announced vessel payoff scheduled on August 28. Treasurer said $200 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by departmental delegates. More milk requested because on previous voyages milk supply de­ pleted before end of trip. Crew asked to keep recreation room clean and to check with company officials in order-to get rooms sougeed every six months. Captain sent his appre­ ciation to those on gangway watch for way they have handled visitors log. Next ports: Charleston, SC and Port Everglades, FL. Sfil-14N0 mW/UI (Sea-Land Service), August 15 — Chairman J. San Filippo. Secretary S. Amper, Educa- . tional Director D. Gordius. No dis­ puted OT or beefs reported. Steward department thanked for good prepa­ ration of food throughout trip. Next ports: Long Beach, CA, and Oak­ land, CA. Sa-IAND IMmmr (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 6 — Chairman E. Wal­ lace, Secretary P. Laboy. Chainnan reminded members about cost of liv­ ing raise. Secretary urged members not to forget SPAD. Departmental SCA-IAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), August 20 — Chairman K. C. MacGregor, Secretary O. Cody, Ecucation^ii,Director S. Bigelow, Deck Delegate Larry Lee, Engine Dele­ gate Winston Gardner, Steward Del­ egate Bob Racklin. Chairman an­ nounced some disputed OT concerning steward assistant's time because dishwasher broken. Deck department thanked for job well done. Chairman noted several mov­ ies purchased in Taiwan. Secretary said detergent used in galley irritates skin andi change in products should take place when ship arrives at port. Educational director reminded mem­ bers ship has tapes on first aid, water survival and other safety re­ lated messages. Bosun and electri­ cian will ask patrolman at payoff if ; they have a day off coming wfieq , , vessel is in Long Beach. All crew members thanked for job well done. Next ports: Long Beach, CA and Oakland, CA. SFA-IAHD VAlUF (Sea-Land Service), August 13 — (Chairman George Burke, Secretary J. Gonzalez. No beefs or disputed OT listed. Steward recommended all garbage be taken to main deck fantail as worms have been found on deck after several days on coast. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. ULTRAMAR (American Transport), Au­ gust 13 — Chairman G. Corelli, Sec­ retary O. Johnson, Educational Di­ rector D. Dobbs. Chairman announced vessel would pay off on August 18. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Engine delegate said no beefs or disputed OT in his de­ partment. Next port: New York, NY. USHS DUTTON (Lavino Steamship Co.), August 13 — Chairman J. Focardi, Educational Director Paula Plaisance. Chairman noted ship is being decommissioned on September 14. Treasurer announced $433 in ship's fund. Engine delegate noted day workers should receive penalty pay for working weekends while routine sanitary work should be done week­ days. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and steward depart­ ments. Crew voted to have party in Barbados. While it is the policy of the Sea­ farers LOG to print as many di­ gests of ship's minutes as possible, occasionally, due to space limita­ tions, some will he omitted. •• ;!• 3 •.Tci;?,,. ' yy' H . iiiij �mm m}^mm flSI" OaOBeH, 1989 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes SEPT. 1-30, 1989 L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 'W-i STEWARD DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 1 0 35 Totals All Departments 0 79 48 0 48 26 0 76 61 *"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. Dlepetchere' Report for lidend Wetere SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port m0:: 'T- TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 5^ 0 - I m8 ill Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 0 0 0 m t. A •;. '^ JTg jC 1: A 0 1 fe ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 70 0 0 0 •' - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 54 67 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 i;'i: o-'i-'::: 0 1 d UofM DfrwfMx Michaei Sacco, President Sacco, Executive Vice President ioe DiGlorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angm "Red" Campiidl, Vice President of Contrdct^ X' i Jadk Calfi^, Vice President 1 Thomas GIMewell, Vice PrvsidertI George McCartney, Vice President lohnWay^ Vice President : Rpy A Nfereer, JWw President A i StewEdn^, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Si Springs, MD 20746 AV ; (301)89^^ at 'X;?^A:::::;^ALGQNAC V 520 St , Clair River Dn Algonac, Mi 480QI (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 B. Baltimdre St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Buildings t''' • 55802 )2 .A Duluth, MN (218) 722-4110 T HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. .,, Honolulu. HI 968131 (808) 523-5434 , 'Mis HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77O02 I't " (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE :• 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY » ' 99 Montgomery St. 1 Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE i'A t, 1640 Dauphin Island PkW3|^ Mobile, AL 36605 4 (205) 478-0916 v-v •' '• , l^W ' 50 Union St. £ > New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW; ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans! LA 70130 (504)529-7546 v : NEW YORK675 Fourth Ave! Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK • • 115 Third St. . Norfolk, VA 23510 A (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA >. i:#? t Js-S' •f :? =1 • ^ 1 Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Wih^ Inhum^mal ft --,'.4 Norfolk MobUe New Oiieans JfJ\A C A G>t , Totals Port witm^ Idphm Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ^faicksimi^ San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 ' 0 ' "t 0 0 . t ^ ^ 11 0 0 1 0 0 ; U p «2 .-'A.''?« ' '.r-. 0 ^ 1 0 0 Totals All Departments 89 28 23 54 5 49 191 91 87 •"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. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's Cotinty Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez J uncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St, Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington. CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 ... ¥• 4 VM. t) SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4674 •'"- A. ' I; �^^ Nfi niiiui||||l»^ ~ — J- ^ -T'» -=•;. •.'• •• suaiasios 1990 LUNDEBERG SCHOOL UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE wm. Ingine Upgnding Courses Course QMED—Any Rating Fu^man/Watertender and Oiler Pllil Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Electro-Hydraulics Variable Speed D.C. Drives Marine Electronics Technician An aerial view of the union's Lundeberg School training facilities. Upgrading at the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship can mean increased pay and en­ hanced job skills for a seafarer. To afford SIU members an op­ portunity to plan for 1990, the Lundeberg School has prepared a schedule of courses offered through the upcoming year. Any union member interested in attending a 1990 course listed in the following schedule may use the form on page 23 to obtain further information. Send the form to the Lundeberg School; Piney Point, Maryland 20674. Every upgrader attending the Lundeberg School courses will be required to take a firefighting class. Diesel Engine Technology Refrigeration Maint. & Operations Advanced Refrigerated Containers Hydraufics Welding Automation Check-In Date February 19 June 11 September 17 January 8 March 19 June 11 August 20 October 29 March 5 August 20 January 8 May 14 March 19 July 23 January 8 April 16 July 23 January 8 May 14 October 1 November 12 January 8 February 5 November 12 Completion Date May 11 August 31 December 7 February 16 April 27 July 20 September 28 D^ember 7 April 13 September 28 March 2 July 5 April 27 August 31 March 30 July 6 October 12 February 2 June 8 November 9 December 7 February 2 March 2 December 7 ' t All students in the Engine Department will have a two week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course, • -r'-v-. Deck Upgnding Counes . The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks in length. Check-In Completion Course Date Date February 10 January 8 High School Equivalency (GED) April 14 March 5 June 9 April 30 September 8 July 30 December 8 October 29 February 9 January 8 Adult Basic Education (ABE) March 5 April 13 April 30 June 8 July 30 September 7 Dumber 7 Octoher 29 February 9 January 8 English as a Second Language (ESL) March 23 Fehruary 12 June 8 April 30 July 30 September 7 September 10 October 19 December 7 O^her 29 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. The course includes study skills, technical reading, math skills and test taking skills. Developmental Studies March 12 March 16 June 4 June 8 July 16 July 20 September 10 September 14 The ABE/EST Lifeboat Preparation Course is a three week class that offers an introduction to Lifeboat. It is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course January 8 January 19 January 29 February 16 April 23 May 11 June 18 July 6 August 13 August 31 October 8 October 16 Slewerd Uuggudlag Ceunes Course Cbeck-ln Date Asstetant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting date) Completion Date All students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. Course Steward Recertification Bosun Recertification ' Cbeck-ln Date January 29 May 28 March 26 September 24 .V. 1990 AduD UucoHon Schedule Cbeck-ln Completion Course Date Date Able Seaman February 5 March 16 Aprii 2 May 11 May 28 July 6 July 23 August 31 September 17 October 26 . • ' fi;- • ' November 12 December 21 •, Lifeboatman . January 22 February 2 February 19 March 2 fv,:' March 19 March 30 ^ AprU 16 April 27 May 14 May 25 June 11 June 22 July 9 July 20 August 6 August 17 September 3 September 14 October 1 October 12 V-'" October 29 November 9 November 26 December? December 24 January 4 February 2 Simulator Sbipbandling January 22 March 5 March 16 April 16 April 27 June 4 June 15 August 6 August 17 ' " October 1 October 12 • • ;• ? •' November 30 November 19 April 9 1 AprU 13 Radar Certification May 4 April 30 August 13 August 17 October 5 October 1 November 19 November 23 August 10 Limited Mate June 11 November 16 September 17 May 11 Third Mate January 29 Celestial Navigation May 7 ' June 8 AprU 27 April 16 Tankerman August 17 August 6 November 26 December 7 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. RecertHkcdieu Pregnm '»• - • • ' --•-I"' ' ^ outcome February 19 February 23 March 19 March 23 April 30 May 4 Mayl4 May 18 July 9 July 13 July 23 July 27 September 3 September 7 October 1 October 5 October 29 November 2 December 10 December 14 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) ComirietkHi Date March 5 July 2 May 7 November 5 SWISS Cfibf» hognm Sdniuh fur 1990 FULL 8-week Sessions January 8 through March 2 March 19 through May 11 28 through July 20 August 6 through September 28 October 15 through December 7 • ,r[ �23 OaOBER, 1989 1989 UPGRADING Oil Spill Course Oil Spill Prevention COURSE SCHEDULE December II December 15 engine Upgrading Courses Programs Geared te Improve Job Skills and Premete the American Maritime Industry Check-In Completion Date Date October 30 December 8 November 6 December 15 December 15 November 20 All students in the Engine Department will have two weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Course Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Electro-Hydraulics Diesel Engine Technology November-December The foilowing is the current course schedule for November—December 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Self Studf Course SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon request, the Lundeberg School will send materials to study during spare time. Deck Upgnding Courses Check-In Completion Date Date October 30 December 8 Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions for starting date) Radar Certification (follows Limited License course) November 13 November 17 Lifeboat November 13 November 24 December 11 December 22 LNG—Self-Study (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attend­ ing any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Simulator Shiphandling October 23 November 3 December 4 December 15 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Course Abie Seaman Radar Refresher/Renewal Please send the materials checked below: MATH Fractions • ENGLISH: Writing Skills Decimals Grammar Books • Percents Writing Business Letters • Algebra • STUDY SKILLS Geometry • Listening Skills Trigonometry • How To Improve Your Memory (Plane) • How To Use Textbooks (Spherical) • Study Habits Test Anxiety SOCIAL STUDIES Test Taking Tactics Geography • Stress Management U.S. History • Notetaking Know-How Economics • COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 1989 MduD iducuHea Schedule Name Street CityState Book No. Social Security No. Department Sailing In Cut out this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Check-In Completion Course Date Date The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) October 30 December II Adult Basic Education (ABAE) October 30 December 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) October 30 December 9 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. • Yes (First) Address(City) Seniority. No • Telephone- (Area Code) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED Book #DepartmenL • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No (if yes, fill in below) DATE- SIGNATURE- 1 Am inlcrcstcd in (he Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Course(s) Taken. CPR: • Yes With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY .of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as. a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. • Yes Last grade of school completed. No^ Primary Language Spoken. Mo./Day/Year Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: Trainee Program: Front- Zip Date of Birth- Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Social Security #_ • Date Available for training (Middle) (Zip Code)' D • '.i--' (Slrcei) (Stale) • • • • • • •. • No • Firefighting: • Yes Upgrading Application (Last) • Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement; SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Name- • !'• DECK • • • • • AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel O Original .Ird Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility Q Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook AI.L DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMI;NT • Adult Basic liducation tABIO • High School Equivalency Program (GliD) • Developmental Studies tDVS) • l-nglish as a .Second Language tliSl.) • AHE/ESI. Lifeboat Preparation COLLI;GF; PROGRAM r~] Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN C0MPLETI;D APPLICATION TO; -Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 IO/»9 . �mm vi:- &S?!:-.; • ••• ' • 'y.i 'V ^F^r-V SXAEUtERS • - hi-i j M a,.: rn •'•• ^ -• t- F r, ..•' \;ia; n •!Z it:*"/: fe/'vlv :v •-..•;'•••• ly'fa •^.M i V::•-:•• '; ia:.•ji'j , f • ".:••:••- '' ||h,i;5|ha;h;:i SIU crewmembers aboard the Spirit of Texas are proud of their role carrymg the first food cargoes to an emeiging democratic Poland. Crewmembers were joined by of­ ficials of the union, the company and Congress in an October 7 ceremony hailing American as­ sistance to the Polish people. 'It's good to be able to reach across the ocean and join hands with our Polish brothers in union and in solidarity," said crewmember Mr. Jerry during the program held in New Orleans where the Falcon Shipping/Seahawk Man­ agement vessel was waiting to be loaded with 11,500 metric tons of American-grown sorghum. Chance of a Lifetime, Says Bosun The ship is scheduled to arrive in the Polish port cities of Gdansk or Gdynia towards the end Octo­ ber. Bosun Fred Sellman said the crew was anxious to get under­ way. "I think all of us are looking forward to the trip. It is a lifetime opportunity. This was the first ship to go to China and it's now the first ship to Poland," noted Sellman, who is known by Spirit of Texas crewmembers to be the "very best bosun in the world." Congresswoman Liiidy Boggs reminisced about her visit to Po­ land in 1955 and lauded the spirit Katherine Wei, chairman of Falcon Shipping, addresses the audience gathered to celehrate the American aid being shipped to Poland. Seated (front row, left to right) Captain Joseph Cecire of Seahawk Management; Michael McKay, District 2 MEBA secretary-treasurer; Thomas Glidewell, SIU vice president; Congresswoman Lindy Bo^ (D-LA) and Congressman Boh Living^on (R-LA). of the Polish people and "their determination to be free." "We hope this shipment will be the first of many thousands which will enable Eastern Europe to shake off the mantle of communism," said Congressman Robert Liv­ ingston. Poland's Free Union Saluted SIU Vice President Thomas Glidewell saluted Solidamosc, the independent trade union move- Wr-M-i. €• ment that spearheaded the quest for political democracy and eco­ nomic reforms in Poland. Glidewell said the American labor movement had stood by Solidarity since its birth in 1980 and through the dark days after December 13, 1981 when Poland's communist authorities imposed martial law and jailed many of the union's leaders. "This year's events in Poland have lifted our hopes and deep­ ened our admiration for Solidarity. In the spring, an agreement be­ tween the union and the govern­ ment brought about elections that served as a referendum on com­ munism and resulted in the for­ mation of a multi-party legislature and cabinet, the first in an Eastbloc nation," said Glidewell. D2 MEBA Secretary-Treasurer Michael McKay reported Spirit of Texas crewmembers had gifts for Solidarity workers from his union and the SIU. Falcon Shipping Chairman Katherine Wei concluded the pro­ gram by noting the important role of American shipping companies and American seamen in our for­ eign aid programs. "We can be proud the first food aid to Poland under the program announced by President Bush this summer will arrive oh a ship flying the Amer­ ican flag," she said. Btteeh-yea^^ Tphetta li^ school at tlte^ o'clock cp Fob. 16,1989.2^has not been ^n since. CM that »une ifeyv a cpupJe driving in Tonetha's peij^bc^t^ in Chaftanciogs^ force a leen^e into Suspectmg^ the w th# ••lowed ,hiih.J" Rom a man driving vritib ofl^^ h^ holding jhwra the ihe other. The conide ednldn't catch Ujp to fibe car, but they wrote d the imense niiinber and teported it to the pqlice. TMd sanie^^ StiudivaM Tcuietta missang. The police bef tieved that Tmietta have been the ghl yriio was duct^ Mit the o^^pte udio a positive mdenfification. Two days kader, the man whonf the coii^ fbin^ dead in his car. The evidence at' thedeath sil^ pointed to a snknde|^ said It. Ch£dtanocga^ T^^ Defnirih FFnient»F • netM C^aiiide OF of any^d^ giri. And to make matters , worse, the man had bc^n a coworker of Chriisle's stepfather, y, The Ciicumshmdal evidehc^ iduclted. However, NaticHiai C2eh-7 Iter for Missingand Exfdcate^^ liren lepiesentatiyes say, aj iMdh^pd^ nin been cn^ Ike' Seafarers Iraernatioml Unum has been mmdng with the Natiorud Center for Miss: ikg' and Exploited Cbaidren in an effort to msseimnate iifformation about rtaumf^ 77'V' ^t0dren. ^ • .V'77y_ 7>SSl££ii^iti23*hi; MhdigffMirhHanooff.TcnMMee DMrafMk:08/28/73 flgi ITji IIB nil Ses female tl' •• Hc^5ILIm. Hfc^eSiba HdnBfacfc EyecBtDwn Meatl^feag WamafiaK Child has only hair cat short on top and sides, longer in back, and has large alaaoad-ahaped eyes. t home from t:-ry- school FOUL PLAYSUSPECTED. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULDCONTACT t;- • -Ft*,. Mrs. Henry Johansen and her son Alvin photographed the ceremony for the Seafarers LOG. Pictured above (clockwise) are AB Dave Palumbo; SIU Port Agent Jim Martin (right) and SUP Branch Agent Henry Johansen; Bosun F>ed Sellman; and Steward/Baker Ray Mann Gelt) and chi^ cook Raymond Jones. OR QMED Roy Justice relaxes in the crew lounge before the Spirit of Texas leaves for Poland. «fr«-e*e) CM l-«I5-69t-9752 � 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. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE VOTES TO KEEP POLISH AID ON U.S. SHIPS UPBEAT CONVENTION MARKS UIW’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY PRESIDENTIAL SUPPORT IS KEY TO MARITIME POLICY, SAYS SACCO SIU URGES LOUISIANA GOV’T TO CONTINUE SHELL DREDGING SIU MEN AT G&H COMMENDED BY USCG FOR RESCUE ATTEMPT LEBACK IS NEW MARAD CHIEF SIU HALL ESCAPES QUAKE DAMAGE BILL EXTENDS VETERAN’S ELIGIBILITY DATE FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN LIBERTY SHIP VETERANS NOTE ‘GRIM’ U.S. SHIPPING SCENE PASSUMSIC GALLEY RUNS A GOOD FEEDER GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS TO BE DRUG TESTED AFTER DEC. 1 CATAWBA WEATHERS WEATHER MSCPAC’S CIVILIAN MARINERS WILL BE TESTED FIRST OIL SPILL CLASS GRADUATES 100 PERCENT PASS RATE FOR LICENSE CLASS SEATIME APPROVED FOR SIMULATOR USNS PREVAIL CREW CITED FOR ‘FINE JOB,’ ‘TEAM EFFORT’ SIU SENDS RELIEF TO DISASTER VICTIMS CAPT’S GETCHELL AND SEVLAND DESCRIBE NIGHT HUGO STRUCK HURRICANES NO LONGER THREAT TO SEAMEN AND DEEP SEA VESSELS UIW MEMBER CONFRONTS HUGO TRAGEDY FOOD WORTH $175,000 DONATED BY OHIO UIW GROCERY STORES CREW GENEROSITY PRAISED BY PRMMI SPIRIT OF TEXAS CREW PART OF HISTORIC AID PROGRAM YOUNG WOMAN MISSING SINCE FEBRUARY ‘89 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1989 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. 51, No. 10 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log