http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/88e4da4e1e151f96fc2bf74f6b625342.PDF c48530eeca7e5f17f3fb9ed88737aea4 PDF Text Text SEAmRERS Volume 52, Number 3 p- March 1990 SNI Compaiiy Awanled Nine Ships Senate Armed Forces Head Addresses MTD Delegates Sen. Nuim Sees Need Te Beest Sealift, Raps Centreillieepy 3: on Lundeberg Elected Head Of SUP Gunnar Lundeberg was elected to the presidency of the Sailors Union of the Pacific (SUP) last month over incumbent Paul Dempster. The announcement was made after a two-month secret ballot vote of the SUP member­ ship and pensioners. The new president of the SUP had previously served the union in the capacity of San Francisco business agent. He is the son of the great Harry Lundeberg who headed the SUP and the Seafarers International Union of North America (SIUNA) until his death in 1957. Harry Lundeberg was Continued on page 9 •o^aJ>.3Q c/i CO • r/KO' O -H ^ •O IMC to Operate Sealift Tankers The Militaiy Sealift Command announced this month as the Sea­ farers LOG was going to press that the five-year operating con­ tract for its nine sealift tankers had been awarded to International Marine Carriers, an SlU-contracted company. The nine tankers transport De­ partment of Defense refined pe­ troleum products worldwide. The vessels also provide support for Navy fleets and conduct refiielingat-sea operations for the military. Upon learning of the designa­ tion of IMC as the contracting operator, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "We are pleased that this award to IMC will provide our organization with an oppor­ tunity to demonstrate the skills and quality of crewmembers who sail on SlU-contracted ships. I believe that the SIU's well-trained manpower not only will help the company to operate more effi­ ciently, but it will also add to the stren^h of our national security." The new work for SIU members Continued on page 2 CoOC. Senator Sam Nunn In a Crisis, U.S. Must Move Troops, Supplies, Says Butcher Pages MarAd Chief Urges New Commitment To Maritime Vice Admirer Paui D. Butcher Pages MarAd Admin. Warren Leback U.S. and Canadian Seafarers Agree to Promote Bilateral Ship Pact on Cross Border Cargoes Officers of Canadian maritime unions meet with MTD President Michael Sacco concerning the need for an American/Canadian cross border cargoes shipping pact. Pictured above from left are Canadian Marine Officers Union President Albert Robillard, Sacco, and SIU of Canada officers—President Roman Gralewicz, Secretary Treasurer Andy Boyle, Executive Vice President Doug McCaren, East Coast Vice President Bill Ross and Great Lakes Vice President Martin Blanchette. With the possibility of a united market and single registry looming in Europe, the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) called for a bilateral trading agreement that would reserve cargoes between the United States and Canada for the shipping fleets of those two nations. The proposal was en­ dorsed by the MTD, an AFL-CIO department comprised of 42 na­ tional and international unions that represent workers engaged in some aspect of the maritime industry, at its board meeting last month. SIU of Canada Secretary Treas­ urer Andy Boyle, in introducing the resolution that called for the pact, said cross border transpor­ tation agreements are nothing new. "Right now, Australia and New Zealand have an agreement that all bilateral trade carried out be­ tween those two nations is carried on their ships." MTD President Michael Sacco, who also serves as head of the SIU, said representatives of the Canadian and American maritime unions would be meeting shortly to discuss in depth the strategy to ensure adoption of the proposal by the governments of the two nations. The MTD Executive Board also stated that such a pact would be devised in accordance with both nations' existing maritime laws. As the LOG went to press, the SIU of Canada officers were seek­ ing the support of the Canadian Labour Confess for the proposed bilateral shipping pact covering cross border cargoes between the United States and Canada. Company Seeks Introduction of Fuel Loading Plan to Avoid Spills MOC's Blake Proposal Would Produce Instant Results Page i4 fnr)oo o �If. !eB!K:^Dnri •-.^•s.tajffs'tj®P . ;f.-':3S.• '-•^^^'i"r.u:t- 'SSI-',SIAFARIRS LOG 'Mi President's Report W: '• •>• ' t-: S '• 'y -' n '•7V-. :.•'•• '•% '-J • -f ( •l-ii?' •i-y <i:my- . J:- Vf I '• ^ : Illlllpi;':'i 'vi'.i"AV'' :''. •\':'V •'.' I?! ' '''i ' •' 'F ^ '' f#?••'•• ' • ' itn- r ••'• J itelil •M •' ' ' '' .^7r" As we move into the 1990s, Americans have good reason to con­ sider what the future holds. Two main events are shaping up that could have a very serious impact on the economic security of Ameri­ can workers as well as on the continued health of our democracy. One of these events is the soon-to-be finalized single trade market of the European Community ^C). By 1992, the 12 nations that make up the EC will unify their markets for the purpose of moving goods, services, capital and labor. A single currency is being developed as well. The countries in­ volved are Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Ire­ land, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and West Germany. In another year, all trade barriers and differences in stan­ dards between these nations will be dropped, and goods, services and people will move freely across borders, almost as we do within our 50 states. In fact, the combined European Community market will, it is estimated, rival ours in wealth and exceed the United States in numbers of consumers. This means that Europe is going to be a more formidable competi­ tor than when the United States had to contend with 12 separate na­ tions and 12 separate markets. The technologies and ideas of Europe will be consolidated, and the 12 EC member countries will think com­ petitively as one. This unified European market could have serious implications for our own maritime industry. There is also much talk of consolidating the commercial shipping fleets of the nations involved into one opera­ tion, with one registry and flying a Euro-flag, manned by low-cost crews from the lesser developed parts of the world. Many of the EC nations have been traditional maritime powers in their own right. This is bound to have a critical impact on the United States which could be driven to the wall by this new economic—and political—force. Very likely every American industry will face similar threats. The second event that is shaping up is the collapse of the commu­ nist economies and political systems of Eastern Europe. All freedomminded individuals are eager to see the oppressed people of that part of the world adopt democratic systems and free market economies. And we can all see the logic of direct aid from our government to help these nations through some rocky economic times as they convert their economies. Already America is talking about pumping large sums of public funds and private money into that part of the world. But as we attempt to help the Soviet Union and its.former satellites, we must remember that America needs rebuilding too. Our cities are a deteriorating mess, our industrial base is practically gone, and we are almost overwhelmed by deficiencies in our education and health care systems. America must be on its toes if we are going to retain our power to compete in the world, retain the jobs and skills of American workers and preserve our democratic institutions. As far as the European Community is concerned, it is imperative now, more than ever, that we maintain a strong merchant marine that cannot only protect our national security but can also defend our eco­ nomic interests. We must consider the likelihood of a new Euro-fleet that could drive American ships from the seas. Once this is accom­ plished, America would have to pay whatever transportation costs would be laid on her. In such circumstances America could easily be­ come an economic hostage. What can we do about this not-so-happy situation? One thing for sure, we should not just sit back on our hands. We ought to be prepar­ ing to provide reasonable assistance to Eastern European countries which are determined to emerge as full-fledged democracies. Insofar as our own U.S.-flag shipping industry is concemed, there is no more appropriate time than now for the Bush administration to drop its han^-off policy and take steps to assure the United States of the balanced and viable shipping capabilities which a world power must have. In the final analysis, our guideline must be the welfare of Ameri­ cans and the economic well-being of America. We need a concentrated effort to put America back in her rightful place, reviving our manufacturing capabilities and building the wel­ fare of all her citizens. Let's rebuildAmerica and let's build it with American workers. Sealift Tankers to Be Crewed by SlU Condmedfirom page I mmBiy f:^r'''- ..;.i' , / >'"• • ;• ••'._]; " • will translate into more than a couple hundred job opportunities. The turnover of the vessels to IMC will take place sometime around May. Sacco said both "the com­ pany and the government will have the full cooperation of the SIU to make this operation a complete success." Seafarers Vice President Angus 'Red" Campbell said details on y'M' ' ^ the contract with IMC will be provided to the membership through the union's monthly meet­ ings at all ports and will be avail­ able in every hall. Prior to the awarding of the contract to IMC, the nine tankers were operated by Marine Trans­ port Lines of Connecticut and crewed by unlicensed members of the National Maritime Union, known since its 1988 merger as District 1 MEBA/NMU. DOT Transport Policy No Help to Shipping The Bush administration's long-awaited policy on transporta­ tion, unveiled earUer this month, failed to provide any encourage­ ment to the U.S.-flag shipping in­ dustry. SIU President Michael Sacco termed the study "a slap in the face to maritime." Sacco cited numerous studies on the American merchant marine and the substantive proposals put forth in those documents which, if enacted, would help tum around the decline of the U.S.-flag fleet. Among the studies noted by Sacco was a detailed analysis of the mar­ itime industry by the prestigious Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, a defense panel es­ tablished by Congress in 1984 and appointed by the president in 1986. Under the commission's chairman, Jeremiah Denton, a former senator from Alabama and a naval officer, the panel studied U.S. shipping ca­ pabilities over a two-year period, compiled volumes of testimony and data and issued four reports. The commission concluded there is a "clear and growing danger to the nation's security in the deterio­ rating condition of America's mar­ itime industries." In the panel's fourth report—entitled a "Plan for Action"—numerous recommen­ dations were put forth to rebuild the American-flag merchant ma­ rine. "The National Defense Trans­ portation Association also pre­ sented the U.S. government with a thoughtful study on the issue and recommended programs to rebuild the American merchant marine. Yet, after all of these studies, the national transportation policy failed to come up with any substan­ tive new ideas, set objectives or identify the means to increase American shipping capacity," Sacco said. "In light of all the hard work that has been done in these studies, as well as the presentations made dur­ ing the Department of Trans­ portation's meetings on the na­ tional transport policy, it is a crying shame all this effort fell on deaf ears," Sacco concluded. In addi­ tion to the commission report, the NDTA study, the SIU president's remarks referred to hundreds of hours the maritime industry has dedicated to testifying at hearings called by DOT on the policy, pro­ viding the agency with data and participating in the agency's "clus­ ter groups" on the issue. St year the Department of Transportation solicited input from the maritime community, as well as from the rail, trucking and air sectors. In promoting its na­ tional transportation policy report, DOT gave the impression it was developing a comprehensive as­ sessment of the problems facing each mode of transportation and formulating new and bold solu­ tions for the future. The DOT document identified the problems facing the shipping industry and simply called for a review of existing maritime pro­ grams and laws. Without identify­ ing any specific actions, the policy also urged that unnecessary gov­ ernment restrictions be removed which prohibit U.S.-flag ships from competing in world trade. The national transport policy also gave its support to programs the administration has been pro­ moting: the war on drugs through the testing of maritime workers, collection of user fees to support the search and rescue services and commercial vessel safety inspec­ tion programs of the Coast Guard, and coordination of government agencies to prevent and handle oil spills. Index to LOG Features Dis|iatchens' Re|X>ti/Deep Sea Dl^tcliers^ Rei^rt/Inland. Dlspatebers'Report/Great Lakes l^nal Departui^ Your Rl§IltS.-. a• »;«'•' • •.•• .• • '• • * .-'a •;»;* • '«> • .*« •.«'•.• "•>• •-^•rai 4 RefSOnalS.a • • •''•'•..a *• « •. a.*.*.* *4 J • ••2l2-y: • ti- »•>«• « «'*»12 ^ .27 *27 •••'19' » •;•••=*>.. • • » ..-wlT' m »'•£ « '• • ^ Page 1>-y *22". «18 19 r \ v *..19 ^ 25^2/6 - * LetlcNhi to tise Rdybtor Lund^rg School Apj^katioa Lundeberg School Course Sdieduie IVfeetuigiNotic^ Notices a r/ « •,'•>'•' a .• «19 jSpbill^Minutes.•••••••.•••••••*••••##*.••••••..•»•••• 23^ 24 Lfploit jffiiM Dliectory. ^•• .'••• ^ •.••«•*•••«• • .18 Volume 52, Number 3 March 1990 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, Maryland 20746. President, Michaei Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DlGlorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" CampbeU; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas GildeweU; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Birek" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Halt and Deborah Greene. �•;.; ,, V, v;':; -V. ."T.-'I; 't" '•.•-•• mm Nunn Stresses Vital Ship Role in National Defense Strategy •m. Calls Effective Control Theory 'Voodoo Maritime Policy' The representatives of 42 na­ tional and international unions af­ filiated with the AFL-CIO's Mar­ itime Trades Department (MTD) heard Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA) say American-flag ships will play an increasingly important role in the nation's defense strategy as the United States adjusts to the profound changes taking place in •Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Nunn, an internationally rec­ ognized expert in defense and for­ eign policy issues and chairman of the Senate Armed Forces Com­ mittee, said increased warning time of any major war between the superpowers in Central Europe will result in "less forward forces in Europe" and "more of our military forces located in this country rather than abroad." Speaking before the MTD Ex­ ecutive Board last month, Nunn said that in the future there will be lighter American forces that will have to be "more mobile." Those forces will have to be "lifted by sea or by air much more rap­ idly," he told the representatives of the assembled shipping, ship­ building and maritime-related services unions. "I think there is going to have to be increased overall lift — sealift and airlift — but I do believe that the tilt will be towards sealift because when you get more warn­ ing time, you can have less of your equipment coming in the first two or three days and you will have more time to get that equipment there," Nunn said. The Georgia senator informed the delegates that the Armed Serv­ ices Committee will be reviewing the fundamental assumptions on which the United States bases its military policy. '.'The threat de­ termines the strategy; the strategy determines the budget." Nunn said the Bush administration also is reexamining America's security strategy, but to date the Depart­ ment of Defense has not converted the overall changes of the world into the national budget. DOD's proposals, Nunn said, still have many blanks. Among the administration's "blanks," said Nunn, are the areas of sealift and overall maritime pol­ icy. Nunn said the head of the Joint Chiefs, General Colin Pow­ ell, told him that as fewer U.S. forces are forward deployed, the more efficient and effective sealift and airlift must be to get American troops back into action. But the administration is deferring the $600 billion that was appropriated last year to build rapid sealift. "Those two do not go together," Nunn noted. The administration has also taken the position that America does not have a major sealift problem be­ cause all U.S.-owned ships must be available and will be available even if they are foreign-flagged ships with foreign crews, Nunn told the MTD delegates. He said the administration was trying to "define away the problem." That policy, known as "effec­ tive U.S. control" oi' "EUSC" 1 claims that the United States gov­ ernment will be able to appropriate American-owned vessels in times of war or national emergency, no matter what flag they fly. "I would say that in an earlier day. President Bush would call this 'voodoo maritime policy,' Nunn quipped. The so-called effective U.S. control theory raises many ques­ tions, Nunn said. "Will these ships Delegates from 42 unions attended the annual February MTD executive board meeting. Senator Sam Nunn be available in a short term, short notice type of war? Will these crews be reliable in a war? Sup­ pose we have a war in the Middle East or in Africa, will the crews of Liberian ships be available? How is the United States, the leader of the Western defense world, really able to take this type of risk, relying on foreign-flagged vessels and relying on foreign crews when there is really no other coun­ try in the world doing it? When we are the bulwark, how are we able to do that?" Nunn asked. Nunn said his committee will hold a series of hearings on the issues of sealift funding and the legitimacy of the effective U.S. control policy. The Senate Armed Services Committee also will be looking at the chances of an ac­ cidental nuclear war, the contin­ ued threats in the Middle East and security concerns in Southeast and Southwest Asia. "The bottom line," said Nunn, "is we have a continued stake in the security of the Western world. The United States will have to be the leader of that. We have a continued need for strong, ready defense forces. Your industry will increasingly play a major role in that overall endeavor." Bdidiep, Ldadi Urge Backing nl XiMrlcan-Flag SMpphig The lack of suf­ ficient privately owned ships to support sealift in times of national emergency or war was decried by the head of the Mili­ tary Sealift Com­ mand, Vice Ad­ miral Paul D. Butcher, when he addressed the MTD Executive L«hack Board during its annual winter meeting last month. Warren Leback, who serves as administrator of the federal gov­ ernment's chief maritime agency, stressed the importance of the na­ tion's cargo preference laws in his talk to the delegates representing 42 national and international ship­ ping and shipbuilding unions. Stating that this nation should "take immediate aim" to have its merchant marine assured of vital­ ity in peace and in war. Butcher proposed that some governmental subsidy go to American-flag ships. Butcher's remarks were echoed by Leback who announced that the Bush administration is looking into a possible fuel oil subsidy differential. Leback said such a subsidy would assist those companies "that have steam driven vessels that were constructed in the early '70s" because it was "unfair to deny that operator the ability to com­ pete against the diesel-driven bulker." Noting the United States should have the capability to move 1.7 million tons of unit equipment— tanks, helicopters, supplies^ Butcher warned, "We are coming dangerously close to where we cannot support our combative forces if we project them in a combatant role." Butcher said if the decline in the American-flag fleet continues, by the year 1993 "We will be incapable of supporting our com­ batant forces either for unit equip­ ment or sustainable issues and we'll rent a ship to fight a war." Relying on the Ready Reserve Force, where the average age of a vessel is 45 years, or our allies would be a mistake, said Butcher. He recalled at least one occasion when our NATO allies had not rallied to the aid of the United States. "In 1986, when I helped plan the raid against Kadafi, we asked for NATO support, and one country—the UK—let us launch aircraft, two of them, and the rest of the countries told us to pound sand because it wasn't in their interests." Jones Act Defended Leback asked the MTD Exec­ utive Board to continue its strong support of the Jones Act. "We need to continue to support the American flags when there are American-flag vessels available." As an example, Leback cited the recent firacas over the increased cost of home heating oil in North­ eastern states. In that case, the press and public blamed the Jones Act for the oil shortage because some forei^-flag ships were not granted waivers to enter the trade. In that case, not only were U.S.flag vessels available for the trans­ port of the fiiel, but also the in­ creased price had little to do with the cost of waterbome transpor­ tation. "When you went into it, and you finally looked at it, it was not the freight rate on the Amer­ ican-flag tankers that created the problem. It was inventories and then it was the law of supply and de­ mand," Leback reported. Training Is Vital Both Butcher and Leback em­ phasized the need to train and re­ Butcher train seafarers, both unlicensed and licensed. Butcher told the MTD represen­ tatives that efforts must be made to make sure "we infiise our mer­ chant marine crews with youth as the older people retire. . .and train­ ing is a very important part of that." Leback stressed the need for "government, management and the seafaring labor to concentrate and put ourselves in lock step to do a good program over the coming years on retraining of our seafar­ ers, honing their skills and provid­ ing them with the ability to do the job better." Leback pledged the support of the Maritime Admin­ istration in these endeavors. 1, V • �V^'-. AFL-CIO Theme Urges 'Rebuilding America' m fnp,^.. ^;;.: ••••'^.'-.r^ /II •; • a/:.o 'vl.-.-'''.-'""--, 3i0 l-i-llijii- ifiiillli' ' •"':• i-vf :3--:r's,v'".:' ?t" Ji'. • . ••'•i ; •_ ' V iiilifc: 'W:- • AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas Donahue Informs the delegates of the gains the trade union movement has made despite the difficult times. services are included in the GATT Restoring American productiv­ talks, existing programs designed ity and competitiveness can only to keep the American merchant be accomplished by "repairing and marine viable could be dismantled, rebuilding the fundamental re­ leaving hundreds of thousands of sources that make this country workers in the maritime industry work," Thomas R. Donahue, the without jobs. AFL-CIO's secretary-treasurer told the MTD Executive Board members during their annual Feb­ ruary meeting. Other representatives of the na­ tional federation of unions told the MTD delegates the labor move­ ment must be prepared to work for candidates wha support working people, to organize individuals who currently do not benefit from union representation and to launch a national offensive to enact a na­ tional health plan. Donahue proposed that the dol­ lar investment of every major cor­ poration be tracked to determine how much was redirected into en­ Bert Seidman terprises in the United States and Another reason the United what amount of profit was sent States has difficulty competing in abroad. the world market is the skyrocket­ •'The failures of our nation in the ing cost of health care. The director area of. competitiveness are not of the AFL-CIO's Department of failures of worker ability or worker Occupational Safety, Health and effort. They are traceable directly Social Security, Bert Seidman, to employer failures to invest in the said "Health care costs are con­ new equipment, the new ships, the suming half of corporate profits: in new factories that can keep us the United States. competitive. Those are not worker He noted per capita health care failures. They are the failures of costs in the U.S. are 41 percent managers who are more drawn to higher than Canada's, 61 percent junk bonds and takeovers than in higher than Sweden's, 131 percent making money the honest way.. higher than Japan's and 171 per­ Donahue said. cent higher than Great Britain s. Seidman urged the 42 unions affiliated with the Maritime Trades Department to assist in the AFLCIO's national campaign to de- 4' - , i.\. ._ r,:..-\l ,.£\:i m one of the reasons union members must vote in this year's federal, state and local elections, said Rob­ ert McGlotten, director of the AFL-CIO's Department of Legis­ lation. "I cannot stress too much the importance of getting our members active at the grassroots level," Mc­ Glotten emphasized. Working men and women have a great deal at stake in decisions ^ade by politi­ cians. The future of the maritime industry can be decided by a few laws,he noted. Richard Wilson John Perkins John Perkins, director of the AFL-QO's Committee on Politi­ cal Education, reported the trade union movement will now enter elections with •'new tools, new so­ phistication." He cited the use of computers to match the addresses of union members with precinct data. This procedure allows the labor movement to effectively "target voting districts in terms of support for our candidates," Per­ kins said. •f-' " ' The trade union movement must bear in mind its first and foremost responsibility to the American worker as corporate America seeks to take advantage of the changes in Eastern Europe, warned AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department President Michael Sacco. Opening the annual February meeting of the MTD, Sacco, who also serves as president of the Seafarers International Union, said. ' / S' Robert McGlotten velop solutions to the health care crisis. He said there is a growing realization among imions and their employers that containing health care costs can only be done through government policies. Electing government offtcials who support a resolution to the nation's health care problems is In addition to protecting and promoting job security through legislation, the labor movement also must help working people by extending union representation to those who are currently unorga­ nized. Richard Wilson^ director of the AFL-QO's Department of Or­ ganization and Field Services, told Sie assembled MTD delegates. He said the AFL-QO is committed to making organizing a high priority activity. •'Because we can organize, I'm not worried about the future any­ more. I'm not worried about the past. I'm going to make the future now and I'm going to make it today," Wilson concluded. Sacco Says U S. Wirinrs Must Us Naliin's Prliirlty Rudy Oswald Rudy Oswald, the federation's director of economic research, re­ ported that the U.S. trade deficit is responsible for a loss of 2,750,000 American jobs. He said the AFLQO had urged U.S. negotiators at the world's trade talks, known as GATT, to institute measures that will stop the flight of American jobs. As an example, Oswald said, "we keep telling them year after year they shoul&'t include mari­ time, that we have separate mari­ time agreements." If maritime Unions have a responsibility to provide information to their mem­ bers on the voting records and po­ sitions of candidates running for office on a national or local level, he said. Perkins added that mem­ bers "trust their union to give them the facts about a candidate's posi­ tion on an issue." Michael Sacco " r "I think the American labor move­ ment had better be on its toes to see that under the coverof spread­ ing democracy, corporate Amer­ ica doesn't exploit the situation that winds up as a further expor­ tation of American jobs and in­ dustry." On the home front, Sacco noted it was one year ago that members of the International Association of Machinists employed by Eastern Air Lines had gone on strike in a showdown that has pitted the union against the company's owner, Frank Lorenzo. "I don't have to tell you how tough a year it has been for those who had the guts to stand up to this disgraceful fink — and all who are still standing up to-him," Sacco said. "Eastern is an avowed enemy of American unionism and we can never surrender to it," Sacco told the representatives assembled from the 42 national and international unions affiliated with the MTD. With Eastern struggling to stay ^ive, Sacco pledged the full sup­ port of the MTD in the effort to convince the flying public that they should not choose Eastern. �llli]!iiiin:i»|,|^^ - JiijytiQIij^^ MUCH 1990 V, .,. .. 'V r . t • • .V i, 1,4. •, . '.ni. • •••.: •• • ijr--: ' .1 1 Dennis Hertei Nick Joe Raifall Raymond J. McGrath Thomas J. Manton Gerry Sifcorski The five congressmen pictured above addressed the participants of the MTD's executive board meeting held last month. House Raps Ptedge Support of Maritiuie Objoctivos "il 'I'Ssil iHi Five congressmen, representing both land-locked and water-adja­ cent districts and both political parties, advised the MTD Exec­ utive Board of their continued commitment to a strong U.S.-flag fleet. In individual presentations before representatives of MTD's 42 afhliated unions meeting last month, the congressmen also pledged their support for programs that will assist working men and women. Representative Nick Joe Rahall II spoke favorably of the so-called cash transfer proposal which would require countries receiving eco­ nomic assistance in the form of cash, to make their purchases in the United States and to ship the goods on American-flag vessels. Such a bill would benefit aid recipients as well as the American taxpayer, the Democratic con­ gressman said. To his West Vir­ ginia congressional district where coal is produced, it would mean nations interested in purchasing the commodity with their Ameri­ can cash assistance would have to purchase it from the United States and not from foreign competitors. "I see no down side whatso-r ever" to the requirement that U.S. cash aid toforeign nations be spent for American commodities and manufactured goods that then are shipped on American bottoms, Rahall said. "Taxpayers benefit because their tax dollars are being used to purchase U.S. commodi­ ties," which in th6 case of his district is coal. "U.S. coal producers and those they employ benefit because their tax dollars are not being spent by recipient countries to bolster their competitors in the international coal market and those who work, the workers in our domestic trans­ portation sector benefit as they have the opportunity to share in the creation of more jobs. . . Fi­ nally, our U.S. balance of trade benefits, which is a matter of no small concern." • Michigan Congressman Dennis M. Hertei said it was time for the United States to "start having some common sense" about the impor­ tance of a strong U.S. merchant marine for our national defense concerns. While the defense budget had doubled in the '80s, the Dem­ ocratic congressman said, "The harsh reality is that our defense sector is not always aimed at the defense of this country in the way that it should be—otherwise we would have sealift, otherwise we would have a strong merchant ma­ rine." Hertei stressed the importance of the United States standing on its own because allies cannot come to our assistance. He cited the example of the American request for minesweepers for the Persian Gulf during the conflict in that region during the late '80s. The request had been rebuffed proving the Ways and Means Committee is concerned with the impact of a united market in Europe on U.S. businesses and consumers. McGrath said his committee also will study the impact of the 1992 single European market on the American maritime industry. He noted the European Com­ munity (EC) will have a single monetary system that will be used by all 12 member countries. With the EC moving towards elimina­ tion of internal European trade barriers, the United States must look at what is at stake. "We certainly have interests to protect and we should be out there trying to protect them right now," McGrath concluded. Speaking from the vantage point of serving on the House Energy Committee, Representative Thomas J. Manton discussed the oil spill liability bill currently be- Upholding cargo preference laws and enacting ^buy and ship American^ pro­ visions were among the issues addressed by the congressmen. "we can't count on them to do what's necessary to get the troops, and all their supplies and basics overseas in time of emergency or in time of war." Republican Congressman Ray­ mond J. McGrath, who serves on the House Ways and Means Com­ mittee, told the union represen­ tatives that some sort of tax relief would be explored for Americanflag tanker companies if Congress enacts a double-hull, double bot­ tom construction provision. McGrath's committee is charged with issues regarding taxation. McGrath, who represents a dis­ trict in New York, reported that • "• fore a conference committee made up of elected officials from both branches of Congress. Referring to the provision that would force American-flag tankers to be retrofitted or buUt with dou­ ble huUs and double bottoms, the New York Democrat said, "I think the time has passed for Congress and our country to stop blaming domestic shipping and our mer­ chant seamen for every environ­ mental ill." Manton reported on the devel­ opment of oil fields in the section of Alaska known as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The exploration and development of new Alaskan oil is vitally impmtant, Manton said, because what is currently coming from Prudhoe Bay will "decrease and eventually in the first decade of the next century simply dry up com­ pletely." To begin oil exploration in ANWR, Congress must amend the Alaska Lands Act that the legis­ lative body passed more than a decade ago. Because of the cur­ rent climate regarding oil spills, Manton said the ANWR bill would not be considered by Congress until the next session, sometime in 1991 or 1992. Manton said exploration and de­ velopment of the oil fields located in ANWR's coastal plain, are "vi­ tal to our nation's economy—^for our national defense, for our eco­ nomic security. . ." Defending the working men and women of this nation is what unions are all about and this also should be a top priority for Congress, Representative Gerry Sikorski said. Government must support and de­ fend the "little guy" and develop programs that bring out the best in America, he continued. The congressman, a member of the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party, said America's strength is its "warm heart." He pointed out the administration should note that "a warm heart does not. . . deny $4.50 an hour" to honest, hard-working people doing their jobs for minimum wage. Sikorski said America could re­ gain its greatness only by "invest­ ing in people." (Congressman Rahall was first elected to the House in 1976 at the age of 27. Representatives Hertei and McGrath were elected in 1980. Joining the House in 1982 and 1984, respectively, were Manton and Sikorski. Each one of the congressmen serves on important House com­ mittees that often consider mari­ time-oriented legislation. . - •• r " �TiTMiTBITl : - . 'I'-t • . - ..v^ . J., [•5|. /'.f.:-^v;:v • , ^ -f - •-.,, • loe .i'-i.>^i >, 31'• '13- 3'S ;,:v' Sunmiary Of IWTD AcUons 'r Ttie Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department, AFLCiO, considered several pressing issues of concern to men and women working in the shipping, shipbuilding and related indus­ tries. What follows is a synopsis of the positions and programs of the MID adopted at the meeting held last month. The individuals who introduced the resolutions are pictured with the summaries. •i'^' ' "'V iiWI - 1 iiii* f- ••: -••'.• j*^'- -.••••Sf:.-:i/••- ." '/•• r» ;: •.,' US/USSR Maritime Agreement The bilateral maritime pact be­ tween the United States and the Soviet Union must contain an un­ derstanding that if the USSR is to have access to the open trades of the U.S., equal treatment must be afforded American carriers over­ seas. The MTD insists that the agreement include a cargo sharing program that is fair to all players and urges the Bush administration to reexamine its reluctance to make subsidies available to bulk oper­ ators engaged in the US/Soviet trades. 1 ..- •l.'•ri' .•• '••••. • V, ^...•>3,-' .-'.V if'j -V;': George Kourpias, President, In­ ternational Association of Ma­ chinists and Aerospace Work­ ers Dominic Carnevaie, Administrative Assistant to the President, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting industry Because new jobs require higher basic skill levels and existing jobs are changed by new technology and production methods which demand constant training and retraining, the MTD urges Congress and the administration to invest in education and make the matter a significant national priority. Page Groton, Vice President, international Brotherhood of Boilermakers Free Trade Ethic and the NCAA Fleet Legislation has been introduced in Congress to upgrade the aging fleet of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A provision of the bill requires that all construction, modernization, conversion and repair work be done in U.S. shipyards and that all major hull and superstructure components be fabricated in the United States. The administration's Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) op­ poses the "buy American, build American" provision on the basis that it would violate an international agreement. The MTD urges the USTR to reverse its stance until other governments drop their shipyard subsidies. Dredging, Port Development and Beach Restoration :,.i. Any legislation establishing a com­ prehensive national port develop­ ment policy should include a ben­ eficiary test to insure fair application of costs, including shipper respon­ sibility for the collection of ad va­ lorem fees. The MTD urges the Congress to insure that private sector U.S.-flag dredging contrac­ tors complete all work associated with the revitalization of Amer­ ica's channels, ports and eroded beaches. • ' «v" ••• The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 does not contain spe­ cific provisions which address the preservation on waterfront sites for water-dependent users, including the maritime industry. The MTD urges Congress to amend the Coastal Zone Act so waterfront sites can accommodate vessels engaged in transportation of cargo and passengers and for other waterdependent uses. • Ed Panarello, SecretaryTreasurer, Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity Long-Term Care Jones Act and Energy Waivers V''.. • James Hatfield, President, Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers international Union Currently there is no federal regulation covering the issue ot long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Medicaid funds 41 percent of nursing home care but oniy 12 percent of home care. The MTD supports legislation that would include long-term care solutions as part of a comprehensive national health care system. Ttie Need for Quality Education The MTD calls on the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee to investigate the home heating oil crisis that took place in December 1989 and January of this year. Specifically, the com­ mittee should determine whether sufficient regional stocks of petro­ leum products were maintained prior to the onset of cold weather and review why U.S. tankers were not utilized. The MTD urges the administration to keep waterborne commerce out of the world trade talks known as GATT because inclusion could un­ dermine all current programs that support an American-flag fleet. In addition, shipping is currently heavily regulated by a myriad of international governmental agen­ cies as well as by multilateral and bilateral agreements. Adding yet another group with power over shipping will not serve world mar­ itime interests. j Waterfronts for Maritime Industries Defense Cuts and Sealift The United States must be ready to defend itself at any point, de­ spite the relaxed tensions of the '90s, the closing of some overseas military bases and the reduction in weapons programs. A strong sealift fleet must be supported in order to meet the needs of quick and efficient transport of military personnel and supplies abroad. The need for rapid and mobile sealift capacity was evident in WWII and the Korea and Vietnam con­ flicts. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Cooperation Between Maritime and Agriculture The MTD urges the farm com­ munity to uphold the 1985 cargo preference compromise in which American shippers dropped their claim to certain government-spon­ sored cargoes in exchange for carriage of 75 percent of Food for Peace aid on U.S. bottoms. The MTD also suggests that agriculture and maritime work together, as both industries are vital to our nation's national defense and eco­ nomic security. Peter Rybka, Vice President Emeritus, American Federation of Grain Millers United Marine Division, Local 333 NYC Strike The United Marine Division, Local 333, has been on strike against nine towing companies operating in the New York harbor since Feb­ ruary 15, 1988. The MTD and its affiliates support the efforts of UMD to obtain a decent contract with nine tugboat companies. John Baker, President, Cleveland Port Maritime Council Great Lakes Maritime Industry The MTD supports full federal funding of a lock needed at Sault Ste. Marie, known as the Soo Lock. When the biennial authori­ zation of water resources projects is implemented, the deepening of the harbors of Superior, W1 and Duluth, MN and the Great Lakes connecting channels should be given priority. The government should modernize the icebreaker Mackinaw operated by the USCG and replace it when necessary. Tim Mohler, President, Toledo Port Maritime Council Shipboard Conventions William F. Zenga, Business Manager, Local 25, International Union of Operating Engineers and Vice President, Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CiO Current tax law allows businesses to take an expense deductibility allowance for meetings and con­ ventions held on U.S.-flag vessels. Owners of foreign-flag cruise ships seek the same tax goody for them­ selves. The MTD urges Congress to reject any attempts to extend the tax break for shipboard meet­ ings held on foreign-flag cruise vessels. Frank Pecquex, MTD National Field Coordinator Continued on page 7 .y • I''.. 'ii .1 �:!• . MARCH im Summary of MID Acflons "T'-- • • Continued from page 6 Flags Of Convenience: Havens Of Unreliability The United States should evaluate its dependence on flag-of-convenience vessels and examine how the whims and political uncertain­ ties of open registry nations can endanger American sealift mobi­ lization requirements. The MTD believes now is the time for the United States to realistically as­ sess its stance on the hollow the­ ory of effective U.S. control. Jack Otero, Vice President, Transportation • Communications Union Democracy in Eastern Europe The thunderous transformation of Eastern Europe will require drastic reorganization of the economies and political systems. The MTD supports the Eastern European worker, who may face some tough times ahead, but who will prevail and soon flourish while building the foundation of strong democratic institutions for generations to come. Alaska Oil Export Restrictions District 2 MEBA President Ray McKay (left photo) points out that neither the Exxon Valdez or the American Trader, two tankers recently involved in oil spills, carried licensed personnel that belonged to a union, except for the radio officers. Pictured above right is Captain Robert Lowen, president of the Intemational Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, who also attended the meeting. MID MeetingPhoto RoumHH^ While Alaskan oil currently is reserved for domestic use, those restric­ tions are due to expire on September 30 of this year. The MTD endorses the enactment of legislation that will indefinitely extend restrictions to prohibit the export of Alaskan oil to foreign countries. Domestic Maritime Policy and the Jones Act The MTD urges that no alteration in the nation's cabotage policy be imposed on the U.S. maritime in­ dustry and all efforts to weaken or repeal the Jones Act should be resisted at all costs. An Office of Technology Assessment proposal to extend Jones Act coverage to the full 200 mile limit of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone should receive prompt, favorable action by the U.S. government. . " '/• V . l'; • • •' -i William Lucy, SecretaryTreasurer, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Health Care Policy A reorganized health care delivery system should be the number one priority for the United States. The'only way to assure that all Americans have access to affordable quality care is through the enactment of a national health care program. The MTD urges adoption of a universal comprehensive national health care program. Until such a plan is adopted, the MTD calls upon Congress to enact legislation requiring employers to provide a minimum standard of health care as a condition of doing business. Pictured in the left photo are SlU Vice President Jack Caffey, District 2 MEBA Vice President Robert McKay, District 2 MEBA Secretary Treasurer Michael McKay and Gordon Spencer, legislative director of the American Maritime Officers Service. In the photo to the right is John O'Gara, general vice president of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union. To the left are "Whitey" Disley, president of the West Coast-based Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association, Guy Dickinson, secretary-treasurer of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union and Ted Kedzierski, president of the Port Maritime Council of Southern California. C. E. Defries, president. District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association/National Maritime Union and Guy DeVito, secretary-treasurer. Graphic Communications Intemational Union, are pictured in the photos on right. , - • ' .k- (••. .• '•W South Florida Port Council Chartered. The South Florida Port Council became the 29th local affiliate of the Maritime Trades Department at the organization's February executive board meeting. Presenting the South Florida Pbrt Council's charter are MTD President Michael Sacco (right) and MTD Executive SecretaryTresisurer Jean ingrao (left). The council's officers are District 2 MEBA President Ray McKay, who will serve as the group's president, and Wayman Steward, who has been elected secretary-treasurer. •m P President and president-emeritus of the International Longshoremen's Association are pictured in photo on the left. John M. Bowers (left) currently heads the ILA. The legendary Teddy Gleason (right), the ILA's immediate past president, received a round of applause by the assembled delegates after MTD President Michael Sacco acknowl­ edged his participation in the meeting. Pictured above (right) is Al Cornette, president of Local 333 of the United Marine Division. The MTD executive board pledged its full support of Local 333's New York *ug boat strike. •• t&m �: ft"fty : ••.- :v". ^:.:: y • ':' .,-y ft ft/,.''v.-.•/y'-, y', v .-. •"'y'-' ^ " ;'ft'"'*ft- ft'' SEAMIIfJIS lOG 8 Seatime Approved ^ For Simulator Course ~:-J' -; '" 'f .' " v;j' t : :.-• V )':'^^'4l-i'- 7. .' :'V.y-y •?;.• \-" • •••• .' :". ft" SeafarersMeet New MSCPACCommander SlU Government Services Division members meet Captain J. A. Peschka Jr. who became the new commander of the Military Sealift Command-^Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) last month. Prior to his transfer to the Oakland, CA base, Capt. Peschka senred as the MSC operations officer in Washington, DC and was the former MSC commander for the Mediterranean Fleet. He succeeds Captain James S. Schultz who had held the position since August 1988. Schultz has been reassigned as the regional coordinator for Commander Naval Base, San Francisco. Pictured above are (from the left) Able Seaman Maintenance Mack Hudson Jr., Capt. Schultz, Capt. Peschka, Able Seaman Maintenance Larry Love and SlU Government Services Division Port Employee Raleigh Minix. The photo was taken on the new MSCPAC commander's first day at work in his new headquarters. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has re­ ceived the final word for awarding seatime to graduates of the ship handling simulator course: the U.S. Coast Guard certificate of ap­ proval. Although the Coast Guard announced its acceptance last fall, the agency's certificate was needed to make it official. Students who take the two-week course will be credited by the Coast Guard with 60-day watch officer credit toward any limited deck license or unlicensed deck rating or 30-day watch officer credit toward an unlimited second or third mate license. The seatime credit is retroactive for those who have taken the course. Although the seatime is recog­ nized by the Coast Guard for credit towards licenses, it cannot be ap­ plied to the seatime required by the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the time needed to maintain SIU ben­ efits. Simulator training is practiced in either a main bridge mockup or three auxiliary bridges. The main bridge is equipped with a variety of instruments including radar scopes and helms control that can be repositioned to represent deep sea vessels or tugboats. Seven large full-color screens surround the bridge to give the impression of being in control of a moving vessel. All actions are monitored by computer and closed-circuit tele­ vision in an adjacent room. At the end of an exercise, instructor Jim Brown reviews the data with the students. The simulator is able to recreate more than 40 ship handling exer­ cises from docking and bunkering to deep sea emergencies. Ship handling courses are offered after each AB program. Class size is limited to four to six students. Census Will Affect Future Bills y."', '• •" •' )}• i'lft ift: f ' si-•'. y' ' .-• j • .; • ...• ^1 • l?li •. • .• •• . ' vm AB Gene McGrew (center) is strapped into a firesuit by able seamen Griffith McRee (left) and Pete Smith (right) during damage control training aboard the USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak conducted by the Lundeberg School Sealift Mobile Training Team. SlU School Brings Training To 4 Vessels of Sealift Fleet The Haip^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship Sealift Mobile Train­ ing Team updated SIU crewmembers on four MiUtap' Sealift Com­ mand vessels on shipboard damage control techniques during the first two months of this year. The training covered the follow­ ing skills: fire fighting, patching and plugging, the cleansing of water and smoke-damaged equipment and sound powered telephone conununications and procedures. The classes were conducted for SIU members aboard the USNS Bellatiix, USNS Lt. John P. Bobo, USNS Major Stephen W. Pless and USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak. Limdeberg School instructors Bill Hellwege, Harry Alongi and Jeff Swanson worked with crewmembers through all facets of the train­ ing. Hellwege reported that all crewmembers were extremely recep­ tive to the training. "No seafarer ever wants to have to use these procedures, but they want to make sure they know what they are doing in case the situation arises," he said. Damage control is a very im­ portant part of the total sealift training program. It is a must for all upgraders attending Piney Point, Hellwege noted. Since the school created the mobile training team, 55 ships have been visited to provide the crew with instructions. The shifting of the population and therefore of congressional seats from the industrial northeast and farm belt to southern and western states will have a big impact on who gets elected after 1990. Estimates provided by Project 500, a Washington-based research organization, state that California should acquire seven new seats while Florida is expected to add three or four and Texas should get an additional three. New York, estimated to lose three seats, and Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan, set to lose two seats each, are forecasted as the big losers. California again will have the largest delegation on Capitol Hill. Based on the 1980 census, the Golden State had 45 representa­ tives. It was followed by New York with 34; Texas, 27; Penn­ sylvania, 23; and Illinois, 22. The projections for 1990 show Califor­ nia will have 52; New York, 31; Texas, 30; Florida, 22 or 23; and Pennsylvania, 21. The SIU maintains halls in the states that will have the five largest delegations. These states alone will account for almost 36 percent of the House of Representatives. All aspects of SIU shipping—deep sea, inland. Great Lakes and govern­ ment services—are found among these states. Officials of the AFL-CIO, the nation's federation of unions, are closely monitoring the changes to determine their effect on the in­ terests of working people. As many as 18 seats may be moved from one state to another when the 1990 census figures are tallied. State legislatures will find out by the end of the year how many congressional districts they will have in order to draw new boundaries based on census data concerning the nation's popula­ tion and where they live. The census is taken every 10 years as mandated by the nation's Constitution. One of the primary reasons for the count is to pro­ portionately distribute the 435 members of the House of Repre­ sentatives among the 50 states. The data collected also is used for drawing local legislative boundaries within the states as well as information used in allo­ cating billions of dollars from fed­ eral and state programs. Seafarers have the option of listing a location on the shore or a vessel as "home" when filling out the census report. Census forms will be mailed to all households on March 23 as well as every U.S-flag shipping company to make sure every sea­ farer and passenger has a chance to be included. Projected Change In House Districts States projected to gain seats _] States projected to lose seats No expected change �•-I'sitijSv}: •- c. T-/;' '"• , . '^"'r/•^•''::• .-f." I'- •'••". , "• ''•;A'V-' '". .'A. A- A' A:,-AA-A'/:' -^ • • • '•' • •'.•'Cr.-^'f.V . Bivw RMMS Tiwie Rw If IM Hedge on U.S. -• ;•: -Av. Senator John Breaux (D-LA) took his campaign to keep mari­ time off the agenda of the world trade talks, known as General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), to the Senate Finance Committee last month. , At a hearing in which U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills was presenting testimony on the up­ coming GATT negotiations, Breaux submitted remarks critical of any possible inclusion of mar­ itime in the next rounds of trade talks. Breaux's strong statement re­ minded the trade representative, who serves as the prime negotiator for American interests in GATT meetings, that President Bush, in campaign statements and in his administration's approval of the National Sealift Policy, has indi­ cated the administration's support for protecting the interests of the American merchant marine. He noted that during the 1988 election campaign, the Bush plat­ form said "preservation of the integrity of the U.S. maritime in­ dustry shall be a priority in all international trade negotiations, including the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade." Breaux also pointed out that the Bush administration-approved National Sealift Policy affirms the U.S. "shall ensure that interna­ tional agreements protect our nar tional security interests and do not place U.S. industry at an unfair competitive disadvantage in world markets." Inclusion of maritime in the GATT negotiations would be in­ consistent with the administra­ tion's pledge to support the U.S.flag merchant marine, said Breaux. Discussing waterbome transpor­ tation services in the GATT talks could lead to trade agreements that could undermine or render extinct such pro-maritime laws as the Jones Act and cargo prefer­ ence, Breaux noted. The Louisiana senator said the Congress had a strong record of keeping maritime out of trade pacts, citing the example of the U.S./ Canadian Free Trade Agreement of 1987 that excluded waterborne transportation from its scope. "I had hoped that the adminis­ tration would have listened to the Congress and learned from the prior administration, that mari­ time transportation was absolutely not a subject for these talks," Breaux told the Finance Commit­ tee, Hill's remarks to the Senate committee did not address Breaux's concerns. The U.S. trade repre­ sentative limited her comments to general aspects of trade and of­ fered no specifics concerning mar­ itime services. Breaux is a sponsor of a Senate resolution asking U.S. Trade Rep­ resentative Carla Hills to exclude maritime services from any GATT agendas and to oppose any pro­ posals by other nations to discuss waterbome transit during the trade talks. As of last month, Breaux's resolution had 26 cosponsors. Similar legislation in the House had 135 cosponsors. GATT is a multilateral treaty established in 1948 to end discrim­ inatory trade practices, reduce trade barriers and eliminate de­ vices which distort free competi­ tion in the world market. Cur­ rently 96 countries subscribe to the treaty, including the United States. ' -h.iW ' -•41 ; • -y. ' - -.i:. • V' - •. :v-1 "• Lundebera Elected Head of SUP Continued from page I instmmental in the 1938 formation of the SIUNA and its afhliated districts. Until this election, Paul Demp­ ster had served as SUP president for 12 years. As a result of a referendum on the ballot, four official SUP posi­ tions were eliminated: Vice Pres­ ident, San Francisco Business Agent No; 3, Tanker Business Agent at San Francisco and the Business Agent position out of Wilmington (CA). San Francisco Business Agents Duane Hewitt and Kaj Kristensen were reelected. The following port agents were elected: Seattle—^John Battles, Wilmington—William "Bill" Berger, Honolulit—Peter Oh, and New Orleans—Henry Johansen. All were incumbents. The open po­ sition of Seattle Business Agent was filled by Charlie Russo who was one of six candidates seeking the position. The membership and pension­ ers voted for five SUP Building Corporation Tmstees. Among the 14 candidates running for the po­ sitions, the following five received the highest number of votes: John Battles, Paul Dempster, Duane Hewitt, Kaj Kristensen and Gunnar Lundeberg. SUP members approved 11 AAA'"; m.-': : 44.44 Gunnar Lundeberg amendments to the organization's constitution. One change to the union's shiping rules was adopted. The SUP membership also consid­ ered a wide range of proposals. A total of 2,000 ballots were counted in this biennial SUP elec­ tion. The Sailors Union of the Pacific is based in San Francisco. Its mem­ bers are primarily unlicensed sea­ men sailing in the deck department. The SUP is an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The SUP's roots go back to 1885 when it was known as the Coast Seamen's Union. One Of its early leaders was Andrew Furuseth. He was instrumental in developing and bringing into law the Seamen's Act of 1915 which set minimum health and safety standards for sea­ farers. Hathaway Appolnteil to FMC Panei Pi ,-. . . '• - .1;. "'A A "'A' - By voice vote last month, the Senate approved the nomination of William D. Hathaway to serve on the Federal Maritime Commis­ sion (FMC). Hathaway repre­ sented his home state of Maine in the House from 1965 to 1972 and in the Senate from 1973 to 1978. During his terms in the House, Hathaway served on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Recently he has been an attorney for the firm of Patton, Boggs & Blow, based in Washington, DC. The FMC is responsible for reg­ ulating waterbome foreign and do­ mestic commerce. It serves as the watchdog agency for shipping conferences and assures that only rates on file with the Commission are charged. The panel assures that U.S. international trade ds open to all nations on a fair and equitable basis and approves agreements under the authority of the Shipping Act of 1916. The Commission is an inde­ pendent agency established in 1%1 by President John F. Kennedy to keep regulatory functions separate from maritime promotional activ­ ities conducted by MarAd. Marine Firemen Hold Convention Upcoming contract negotiations with American President Lines and Matson were among the items discussed by delegates and officers of the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association (MFOW) during their convention held earlier this year. The MFOW, an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America, repre­ sents unlicensed engineers. Pictured at the convention are MFOW delegates, the organization's president, H. "Whitey" Disley (center) and SlU Vice President George McCartney (second from left). TRANSCOM Commander Wants Aid for Seaiift Capability General Hansford T. Johnson, commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), informed the Sen­ ate Armed Services Committee last month about the need for strengthening the U.S. merchant marine. "The continued erosion of our sealift capability is a national problem which po^es a significant threat to the security of this coun­ try," Johnson said. The reason a strong merchant marine is so important, he added, is that it wQuld "deliver approxi­ mately 95 percent of all dry cargo and 99 percent of all petroleum products" to U.S. armed forces in any major overseas deploy­ ment. "Without an adequate sealift capability, unilateral military ac­ tions may not be feasible, while alliance actions and a credible de­ terrent posture would be weak­ ened," he told the committee. Johnson oversees the global sea, land and air transportation needed by U.S. military forces. The three main components of TRANSCOM are the commands of Military Sealift, Military Airlift and Mili­ tary Traffic Management. The Military Sealift Command provides shipping for the Depart­ ment of Defense. It comprises the second largest command in TRANSCOM. With the fall of Communism and the decrease of possible war in Eastern Europe, the general said the military now considers Third World countries in Asia, the Mid­ dle East, Africa and Latin Amer­ ica as potential conflict points. "We must maintain the capability to strike swiftly, at the time and place of our choosing, with over­ whelming force." V '' 4 • 1 • , �,S/ /^> it ,' ai:^.':..>i);;.Vi^;b^;, 0'-, SiAfMERSm ^ 0--^yW^ Great Lakes SlU Memliers Upgrade Skills During Winter •, ;• ;'3fi®Sjf iiatS 33 '3331,?.:?®!'?" • - " • llisil®-''' Lundeberg School instructor K.C. Taylor (kneeling) works with Great Lakes SlU members in the AB class. Pictured from left to right are Rich Strongman, Robert Wagoner and Brian Wagoner as they hone their rope handling skills. ir • . ^ -.r'fc- - ; .r.,-1. ••, •(;.• = X#- I'f •\ ' ' "V, V4- •' ... 's: - H 'i" It is late February. As ice chunks float down the St. Clair River past the SIU hall in Algonac, MI, more than a dozen Great Lakes SIU members are taking advantage of the break in shipping to upgrade at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Earlier this month, five of the Great Lakes upgraders took a moment of their free time to talk with a represen­ tative of the Seafarers LOG. "I want to upgrade to get out of the cargo hold," said Brian Wagoner, who has been sailing for 12 years. "It opens doors," added Rich Strongman, a 15-year vet­ eran. Both Wagoner and Strongman as well as Wagoner's brother, Robert, are upgrading from ordi­ nary seamen to able bodied sea­ men. All agree that the time they have spent studying has beert very useful. In addition to learning the course material, the Great Lakes seamen have picked up some deep sea lingo. "The terminology between salt water and Great Lakes is differ­ ent," Brian Wagoner noted. "We've learned the salt water terms and then apply them to the Lakes." AB David Barber works with a variety of machine tools in the Lundeberg School's welding course. - li- ••fi-u./J '.,• Several of the Great Lakes stu­ dents also have sailed on deep sea vessels. One of the major distinc­ tions between the two sailing re­ gions is the type of waves expe­ rienced. "On the Lakes, the ships take a continuous pounding. They are shorter waves on'the Lakes, but they are always there. One ^ter another beats the hell out of the ship. Also ice can affect the ship's stability," said Wagoner. All, however, agree with Page anii-;K^yin\ Blaau work Undeiiieath a sh^ of ice on the <teck of the My Hr Lee White, Winter's Fury The MV H. Lee White was trying to make one more voyage through the Great Lakes before tying up for the winter. However, the ydhds ; nid tempemfures gave the waterway a most imcooperative spirit. Jeff Stockman, an SIU member since 1984, Was onboard the White - i when die bulk carrier was surrounded by ice while trying to sail ^ : through the Straits of Mackinac, located between Lake lluion aiid| Lake Michigan, just after Christmas. f; Stockman said the American Steamship vessel was trapped for a couple of days because of the conditions caused by the weather. After the hold-up, icebre^er vessels cut a path in the waterway for the White to follow. The wait provided Stockman, a Michigan native, with ;|!an ppportunity to capture the severity of the ice on Hhn. Stockman, who is currently upgrading to AB at the. Lundeberg School, provided his photos to the Seafarers LOG. ^' ' Page Kurtz adds the finishing touches to the cake she baked as part of her training in the second cook and baker course. Kurtz, who is up^ading to second cook. "Summer is great up there," she said, "going through the is­ lands, even Lake Superior (the northernmost lake in the chain of five)." The group noted late winterearly spring and late fall-early win­ ter can produce some truly nasty storms over the Great Lakes. "The example everybody knows is the Edmund Fitzgerald because of the song," Kurtz said. The Edmund Fitzgerald was a U.S. Steel Com­ pany vessel that sank November 10, 1975 in a Lake Superior gale, taking the lives of all the crew. It was memorialized in a ballad sung by the well-known singer Gordon Lightfoot. The kind of gales that hit the Fitzgerald are known throughout the Lakes. Great Lakes seafarers say they are fierce and they seem to blow out of nowhere. David Barber, a 20-year veteran Continued on page 13 �laws#*®.* . ."il',; ¥m ' y.''f • ^•'']V-:V'' •'' ';'"'kk' Hummo 'f; 1*':•>•; ,^;iS';-- '•' i,: The USNS Walter S. Diehl came out of Louisiana's Avondale yards almost two years ago. Yet, at first look when one approaches the replenishment oiler, it is hard to believe the vessel has sailed. The decks are spit-shine clean. The house floors are scuff ftee. It is hard to find anything out of place, and the crew is very proud of that fact. Nomattermwhatdepartmenl(dak,engine or steward) the ciewmember works, he or she is veiy happy to talk about the DieH which serves the MUitaiy Seaiift Command Pacific fieet. The unlicensrf departm^ts are crewed by the SIU's Government Services Division. Chief Electrician Vernon L. Jordan pointed to the date on the name plaque on the deck"We've been all over, but you sure couldn't tell it by the way she looks," he bragged. "V;;F,: /' Watch AB Robert Coleman checks the visitors' log. -If, Third Steward Edmundo N. Lorenzana looked around the gall'ey as dinner was being seiYed. Should he or one of the galley gang members find anything — including a leaf of lettuce in the salad bar—out ofplace,itistaken care of immediately. "We're all proud of the way the ship looks," Lorenzana said. "We want to keep it that way," '•J k-'k m , I"""" Alton Wghtower noted ST®®.'" «>•<•«•'«»>" fo' the engme depar^nt. Sure ^ « wmdow, appeared spotless. "Everyone on here knows his job,", said Bosun/Mate Arthur Luellen. "But they go a step further. We know what it will take to keep the ship looking sharp and we're willing to do it." . .• .'• •• V'. u jK:;. . I-. .Vs •'Tv: ' -/ •: K* CREW IS PROUD TO BE Bosun/Mate Arthur Lueiien gets ready to leave the USNS Diehl (or shore time. Chief Cook Abe SInigiar waits for another order during dinner on the USNS Diehl. Sfi. . * f.".»' , 'j -'I-- •> • •H: Chief Electrician Vemon L Jordan Oeft) looks over the MSCPAC agreement with Port Employee Raleigh Minix. PART OF THE NEW DIEHL '/.• -..r'', Steward/Utiiity Arthur Hood takes care in storing the provisions needed for meals. "V" . 'j 'n ^• • - •'•k-k: • ; y ;V 'ik; ' '-V.' X'Ji'A k-'C- Junior Engineer Alton Hightower and Third Engineer irvin Levy work the controls in the Diehl's engine room. 'X ."i Taking a break from the hustle In the galley are (from the left, seated) Steward/Utilities Arthur Hood, Eugenio Maiiari and Tom Briones, (standing) Third Steward Emundo N. Lorenzana and Steward/Utilities Rolando T. Mota and George Trawick. Carpenter Oscar Dukes (iefl) asks SiU Government Services Division Port Employee Raleigh Minix (right) about the new MSCPAC agreement while Wiper/Engineer Rick Hines (center) listens. F-'-- - • �";V-| f'V-;. . '-[y, mmtrntno Over 600 Seafarers Order SPAD T-Shirts f/-r, ; ^ V Letters to the Editor Jack Smith Enjoys Reminiscing 1 4, - v-: . . ,,.- I • : '' :l-'' To the Editor: Recently, after reading a copy of the Seafarers LOG, I want to let you know of my appreciation for sending me a copy of this interesting paper through the year. I sailed in the SIU from 1945 through 1951. . . At that time, I upgraded and sailed as third mate with Masters, Mates and Pilots Association (old Robin Line ships) until going into the Navy in 1954 through 1956. Since retiring from the SIU I have faithfully received and thoroughly enjoyed the Sea­ farers LOG. Several years ago, I retired from the federal government, but I still enjoy reminiscing of the "trips and ships" experienced in my youth. Reading the LOG is always re­ freshing and interesting. I plan to visit the new SIU headquarters in the near future and to drop this off at that time. Thanks again for retaining me on the mailing list. Good luck and "steady as she goes" to the staff and membership of the Seafarers Intemation^ (Union). Jack G. Smith Frederick, Maryland of the U.S. Army's Pacific Fleet, especially members of the 301st Coast Artillery Transport Guard Detachment, ship and gun crew Command #1, and the 35th Trans­ portation Corps boat group. . . More than 600 Seafarers have requested the new SIU/SPAD tshirt since it became available at the first of the year. "The response has been tremendous," said SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio during his report to the March membership meeting in the port of Piney Point, MD. "We are hearing from members all over the country." Along with the t-shirt orders, DiGiorgio has been receiving many letters from SIU members and Claude J. Backes Livermore, California Editor's Note: Retired Army CSM Claude J. Backes can be reached at his home address of822 Teton Court; Livermore, CA 94550. 7 have been donating to SPAD for 20 years .. . love the t-shirts/ Government Must Correct Injustice Faced by 'Notch Kids' To the Editor: (I am writing concerning) . . . "Notch kids" like myself and yourself, if you were bom in the years 1917 through 1921. I realize that our goverament is waiting for "normal attrition" to take its toll, before giving us our "bonus" in this matter just as it did in the "veterans' rights" issue for (those of) us (in the merchant marine) who served in World War 11... . . .1 tmst you'll do all you can for us, as many of us are "notch babies." pensioners. Brother George Al­ pine wrote from his Hudson, FL home, "I'm sending for your free t-shirt. . . I like to let the folks in Florida know what a fine union the SIU is—^the best—as I'm proud to have been a Seafaring man." Brother R. East of Ozark, AL said, "I would be proud to wear a shirt to let the world know I belong to a fine union." Clarence L. Cousins Butler, Pennsylvania Amiy Pacific Fleet Members Wanted for Reunion in '90, '91 fyfgM;P0Z To the Editor: I had the honor of serving with a unique group of soldiers during World War II who were assembled and organized right after Pearl Harbor to act as machine gunners on merchant ships. My unit op­ erated primarily out of Australia, carrying ammunition and supplies to New Guinea and other islands of the Pacific. I am now, belatedly, trying to locate enough former members to form a reunion for 1990 or'91... (I am) seeking former members Baby Bond Process Is Sbmililiod Editor's Note: The term "notch babies" used by Brother Cousins in the letter above, refers to in­ dividuals who receive lower Social Security benefits because they were born between 1917 and 1921. This inequity was a result of a law passed in 1977 that established a new method of calculating social security benefits. Last year, legislation known as the Notch Baby Act of 1989—HR 181 was introduced in Congress. The bill seeks to bring "notch babies" Social Security benefits in line with the ones currently being received by men and women who were born before 1917. State birth certificates for a live birth no longer are needed when filing for a Seafarers baby bond or maternity benefits. Thanks to a recent change in the Seafarers Welfare Plan all that is required is a copy of the certif­ icate of live birth supplied by the hpspital. In the past, some mem­ bers have had to wait more than one year to acquire a state birth certificate. This had effectively eliminated the chance to acquire a $50 baby bond. When filing for a baby bond. Seafarers should keep in mind that the same rules for paying mater­ nity benefits apply for the bond. A member must have 120 days in the previous calendar year and one LOG-A-RHYTHM 'ip yy-y^':.:'.yiy'' •• .••*vi . *• ... .'.-^ Vv. '.•., •:••• In thanking the union for the tshirt, Brother Marvin Earl James said, "I am just writing to say that I'm very proud to be a member of SIU. If there is something that I can do to help my union or SPAD, please let me know. I am very proud of the way you are running things in Washington, DC. . . ." Requests have come in from SIU family members as well. A surviving father of a late Seafarer asked to be sent a t-shirt so he can wear it in his Washington state nursing home. Brother Ronnie Bond asked for an extra t-shirt for his wife, "If possible could an extra t-shirt be sent for my wife. . . I've been donating to SPAD for 20 years and I love the idea of the t-shirts." The shirts, which are union made, feature a full color logo of the SIU on the front. "Politics Is Pork Chops SPAD" is printed on the back. The sizes are small, medium, large and extra-large. They are available by filling out the coupon located within "this is­ sue of the Seafarers LOG and returning it to the office of the secretary-treasurer. DiGiorgio noted there still are plenty of shirts available for those who have not ordered one. day in the last six months at both the time of conception and the time of delivery. The copy of the certificate of live birth and proof of seatime may be submitted to the local union hall or can be sent directly to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Claims Department, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Please be advised that processing takes several months before the bond will be sent to the member, SO please be patient. In order for continued depend­ ent coverage, members still are required to send a copy of the state birth certificate to the Claims Department within one year of the date of birth. Love at Sea ^ by Tammy Padgett (This poem is dedicated to SIU member Lance Padgett who currently sails aboard the USNS Kane as a GSU.) .4}c; •- .-v'f .)''•" As you stand upon the ship, and gaze across the ocean. You know that soon you'll feel a gift God gave in Motion. Then morning comes, the sun has shown, the flight of a distant dove, A sign from God, to remind you, that here at home you're loved. And when you do return, you'll be sure to see. How fast that empty feeling, will soon be sure to leave. To help you to the end, "'.S you know you must believe. That special sign from God, was meant for you and me. •. r- •• Sii AB and Son Greet Friends , • AB Tillman Churchman provided the Seafarers LOG with the above photo. Pictured with Brother Churchman in his Chicago, IL home is his two-year-old-son, Andrew. AB Churchman sends the following greeting, "We would like to say hello to all of our friends around the world. Smooth salingl" t ^ i'i: �j' mRCHim ' • 1vi'i" :;• ' •/:."• •'•-v^;X;axxx-;'XSi xx> 'X'W, ' 1 > !• ' • ^ 13 '' - A' lif;- i-.y.- -fe %"' •.'' XX •XxX'X.f^'-''^;X'x:X&Xx&XX' Lakes Season Begins Early Fereuza Gifford is surrounded by "her boys" in the Government Services Division hall in San Francisco as they wait for jobs. In the front row from the left are Tali Feliciano, Gifford and Wayman Sellers. In the rear from the left are Ernie Woodman, Roland Blanchette, Mack Davis and Ricky Grant. Adventuresome 72-Year-Old Still Sailing, Telling Sea Stories Since her first ship in 1948, 72year-old Fereuza Gifford, a mem­ ber of the SIU Government Serv­ ices Division, has been in and out of adventures. fchit':>M",;;:.;:;v;:,: :bii • She has come close to death, experienced fearsome Pacific storms, met a king and earned a college degree during her career as a merchant mariner. Fereuza Gifford calls herself "the most experienced in terms of age" active member of the Government Services Division. Please don't call her "the oldest." "I am not ashamed of my age," Sister Gif­ ford said. "I was born in 1917 on May 4." Gifford not only is proud to be a 72-year-old mariner, but she also is bullish about the contributions senior citizens can make to their communities. "Older people should be viewed as a national treasure. They have so much they can teach to younger people. As you become older, you become an asset to you and your ;-,V',.'b': bbcommunity because the older you get the more you have to use your mind." Gifford is registered to ship at the entry level in the steward de­ partment although the highest rat­ ing she holds is a cook/baker sec­ ond class. Although her dream is to become a helmsman, she grudg­ ingly realizes she may not become an able seaman. "I'm nbt strong enough to carry stores because I'd wear myself out, so I'm sticking to the galley." Her latest vessel was the USNS DeSteiguer, operated by Mi^ Ship. According to Raleigh Minix, SIU Government Services Divi­ sion port employee in San Fran­ cisco, the union received glowing reports of her work. "We were told she did a good job while aboard. We also heard ^'1': that she tells great stories that ^•^'V .1; •' ' ' keep the entire crew entertained," Minix said. iiSfc- Earning Her Degree Eight years ago, at the age of 64, Fereuza obtained an associates degree in geography from the Community College of San Fran­ cisco, proving that an individual is never too old to continue learn­ ing. "I got an A in physics. I'm always willing to study. I just wanted to show that I could do it." Her advice to new members going to sea is to leam as much as you can. "You can't pick up everything on one voyage. Get what you can. Remember, pa­ tience is a virtue." One of her most interesting trips was her first voyage which took her from California, across the Pacific with several stops, to the Philippines. "It was 1948," Gifford recalled. "I became interested in sailing while I was working at Mare Island (Vallejo), CA during the war. The old USS Sacramento had been purchased by a foreign company and renamed the Fermena. There were crewmembers from all over the world onboard. So, my late ex-husband, my daughter (Patri­ cia, then 6 years old) and I went onboard for a six-month trip." Although Gifford sailed in the steward department, she quickly gained an interest in navigation procedures. After taking night lunch up to the bridge, "I would stay up there," Gifford remem­ bered. "I was fascinated by the work they were doing on the bridge." The experience was the beginning of Gilford's life-long passion for sailing. The Fermena was loaded with men and women going back to the Philippines to be repatriated after working in the United States to escape the Japanese during World War II. It was towing the ferry Angel Island as well as a load of telephone poles for India. "I did a lot of crazy things then. My girlfriend and I used a sound­ ing line to catch a shark. We needed a winch to bring it in. That Shark made 'Jaws' look sick," recalled Gifford, mentioning the name of two Hollywood thriller movies about a man-eating shark. Later, in that same voyage of 1948, the vessel docked at Ulithi Atoll in the western Pacific. While on the atoll, Gifford was unknowContinued on page 16 x.'xt;?:;4xx , x"'X« ..1 Able Seaman Howard Herold (left) listens while Bosun Charlie Neigebaur registers at the Algonao counter. Some Great Lakes members returned to their vessels late last month as the waten^/ays started thawing almost a month early this year. Winter Upgrading Continued from page 10 on the Lakes, recalled a Christmas Eve 1973 rescue attempt off Stoneport Harbor, MI. "We were on the Steamer McKee Sons when we received a report of man over­ board from a Cleveland Cliffs ves­ sel near us. It sent out a lifeboat to rescue the sailor. The temper­ ature was in the 20s. The decks were icy and the winds rough. ''The lifeboat had six erewmembers and a mate. They couldn't find the man and couldn't get back to their ship. We had to maneuver to rescue the lifeboat. The resr cuers were lightly dressed wearing on their chests just the tops of their insulated underwear. Con­ ditions were so cold that the flare gun the mate tried to fire exploded in his face. We took all of them to the hospital in shock from the conditions. They were lucky to be rescued. We never found the man who went over." Barber and Kurtz are husband and wife. Barber joined his wife * at the Lundeberg, School so he could take the ship handling sim­ ulator and welding courses. He said the simulator course helped him become more "knowledge­ able" and expressed his wish that the course would last longer than two weeks. Barber had upgraded to able seaman in the winter of 1974 and this was his first visit to the school since then. "It is difficult for peo­ ple with families to come here during the winter to upgrade after sailing for eight or nine months, but they should try," he added. Barber and Kurtz sailed to­ gether last winter on the Indepen­ dence in Hawaii, but they missed the Lakes and returned home. Af­ ter that experience, Kurtz swore she would never sail again. But it wasn't long before she shipped out again. The couple sees each other about once every 30 days. Barber has a permanent job and Kurtz sails as a relief. "That's all I want to do for now," she adds. The two com­ municate by way of personal cel­ lular phones when one or both are sailing. "We used to have to talk on ship-to-ship radios. No telling how many people listened to our conversations." All of the Great Lakes SIU members said they too have on occasion thought about lodking for land-based work. But they've found that "sailing is like a sicknessonce you get started you don't want to give it up," explained Brian Wagoner. "Yes, you can't wait to see everybody again," added Robert Wagoner. 'A'i'A''') Am i:'' • • X!'- . . j-p-.- ••'XXHX: %" •'X'XXX;:I^SXXX;XXX:XXX-XXX . Am-A ;; • • m X vX'X-XX ' •X"3fix--„. 'XX^'X;XX%#|;^ ;• " %xxrf-IX ;!'Xx;i' '''''X X'' .?• More Aid Sent to Hugo Victims Four trailers loaded with lumber and supplies have been sent to the victims of Hurricane Hugo from the Jacksonville SIU hall since the storm left thousands of people In the U.S. Virgin Islands without homes. SIU Assistant Vice President George RIpoll reported that the SlU's efforts In Jacksonville were aided by Holmes Lumber, Dr. Les Warren and the Luther Rice Seminary, the city's association of Baptist churches, radio talk show host Andy Johnson and public service announcements run by several radio stations. Pictured above are (from left) lumber yard manager Eric Quinones, QMED Kenneth Larry Hart, Holmes Lumber owner Lockwood Holmes and SIU Port Employee James B. 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S'-^-yy-. ..- •*• ,•> 'A--^/^' - :.v^=•"•::.., '.-' , -V^*V^ Tanker Loading Plan Would Eiiminale Spills W'S& •'y-y f \ : •• -4:f [ ft I Could Be Pui lnto Effect Immediately Added Benefits ^-r -h'h . ..-,,_;i">--^'..' •A--'.I L...---.-v^-1 i|iiil|pisi 7,: ,• .• .(IV •, • • •'•'•Jf-iyj':'''i • 'y'. <•: :: In the midst of the debate on the safety of trans­ porting oil by ship comes a proposal for loading tank­ ers in a maimer that would effectively eliminate extensive oil spills from holes caused when a ship be­ comes grounded, such as the Exxon Valdez incident in March of last year. Congress, prodded by public concem over environ­ mental damages caused by oil spills, is barrelling down the double hull/double bottom track, a costly plan that would take years to implement. In addition, the issue as to whether a double bottom will make a tanker a safer vessel has not been resolved. While policy makers continue to debate the issue, George Blake, executive vice president of Maritime Overseas Corporation (MOQ, has advanced a solu­ tion that could be put into effect immediately. Blake's company, MOC, is the operating agent for one of the world's largest independent tanker fleets known as Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) which owns 16 U.S.-flag tankers crewed by unlicensed members of theSIU. Blake's proposal applies a simple principle of phys­ ics to prevent leakage from a ship carrying oil in the event of a grounding. The beauty of the plan is that while the new construction or retrofitting of tankers will take years, this proposal can be instituted with very few modifications of existing vessel structures. Blake, a mechanical and marine engineer, has de­ veloped a plan by which tankers would load oil to the point that the weight of the oil carried equals the pres­ sure of the seawater surrounding the vessel. In a speech to Lloyd's Technical Conference in London last year, Blake explained, "To protect against oil spills resulting from groundings, we propose that the cargo loaded be limited such that the cargo is hydrostatically balanced by the seawater outside." Hydro­ statics is a branch of physics which concerns the pressure and equilibrium of water and other liquids. Congressman William "Billy" Tauzin (D-LA), in a presentation to his fellow representatives during a floor debate last November on the issue of double bot­ toms, put forward Blake's proposal. "What OSG de­ termined was that the amount of oil that came out of the Exxon Valdez was exactly equivalent to the mmAGE amount of oil that was loaded above the water line, above the craft depth line of the ship, and it was equal to the amount because of the hydrostatic balance be­ tween the oil in the tanker and the pressure of the sea­ water," Tauzin explained, referring to the over 10 million gallons of oil spilled from an Exxon company vessel into the Prince William Sound off of Alaska. In the Exxon Valdez case, Tauzin said, it was the amount of oil above the water line that came out of the tanker when it was ripped at the bottom. Under the Blake proposal, a tanker's ballast tanks would be filled with water permanently. Oil, which is lighter than water, would be loaded slightly higher than the water line. This would create a hydrostatic balance between the fluids in the tanker and the sea­ water surroimding the vessel. Tauzin points out, "The effect is that if there is a rip of the vessel on the bot­ tom, very little oil would come out of it on the scien­ tific basis of hydrostatic balance." With an equilibrium achieved between the cargo of the tanker and the sea water, in the event of a hole there would be no outflow of oil. Proponents of the proposal do note, however, that "wave action and cur­ rents would have subsequent effect, but the initial out­ flow would be zero, and time would be given for further protective action." Blake estimates that implementation of his pro­ posal would allow tankers to fill up to 80 percent of capacity, as opposed to today's standard carriage of cargo at 98 percent capacity. Blake advised the group assembled in London, "We have also assessed the loss of carrying capacity resulting from the adoption of our proposal in our ships which include non-SBT, SBT and PL/SBT vessels. It comes to an average of 20 percent based on summer draft, normal fuel and 'other weights' and a cargo of SG 0.878 -— the loss would be reduced slightly with lighter cargoes. Obvi­ ously individual ships vary depending on the number and dimensions — particularly breadth — of tanks." (SBT means segregated ballast tanks and PL/SBT stands for protectively located/segregated ballast tanks. Blake also refers to the specific gravity of oil which is 0.878, compared to seawater's specific grav­ ity of 1.025.) Il^or to 1970, tankers consists of side by side cai^o tanks, without dedicated and separate t^astl tanks (diagram1). The 1973 tanker had minimal dean ballast and slop tanks (diagram 2). As a result jof international standards estabifehed in 1978, known as MAKPOL, tankers in use were retrofitted lynth segregated ballast tanks (dii^;ram 3) and new tankem w^ere buQt with protectively located and' |cegregated ballast tanks (PL/SBT's) (dia^am 4). Souree; Muitiffie OvcneK CmpontiM^ %':4 ' • ',<* i INDICATES SEAWATER INDICATES CRUDE OIL " ( 1' INDICATES SEAWATER USED IN BALLAST TANKS INDICArES SLOP TANKS AND EMPTY BALLAST TANK^ In addition, Blake believes there would be added benefits to the tanker industry if his plan is adopted. First, corrosion in ballast tanks would be reduced. He notes corrosion occurs in uncoated ballast tanks pri­ marily under two circumstances — during the first few days until the cathodic protection system can reach polarizing potential and during the loaded pas­ sage when the humid salt-laden atmosphere allows corrosion to proceed when the anodes are ineffective. "By leaving the tanks full permanently, the cath­ odic protection will not have to re-establish itself every ballast passage and will remain effective during the laden passages. Alternatively, passivated water could be used," he told the Lloyd's conference partici­ pants. Secondly, Blake believes fatigue failures that cause structural damage to a ship would be reduced. "Most tankers have ballast tanks which have cargo tanks on three sides... During laden and ballast passages, there­ fore, the stresses across the bulkheads are almost com­ pletely reversed. With permanent ballast the degree of stress variation would be signiEcantly reduced and, with it the risk of fatigue failure," Blake said in Lon­ don. Thirdly, the proposal "can be instituted at short no­ tice since the ballast can be taken aboard and the valves closed, with any modifications to piping, etc., being deferred until the next scheduled drydocking." Blake said his company had made a preliminary evaluation of what co^d be termed the "sloshing" ef­ fect of the oil, as the cargo holds would not be filled to the top. MOC studied the "likelihood of damage re­ sulting from 'sloshing' due to slack loading of the tanks." Blake reported that the company "can conErm that we do not foresee any problem in this re­ gard." Blake's proposal has been submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard and is one of several tanker safety plans being considered by the National Academy of Sci­ ences for its study on the best methods for transport­ ing oil by vessel due to be published next fall. Blake and MOC also have presented the plan to other indus­ try officials, members of the House and Senate and representatives of the administration. (10,000 deadweight toios and over) 95,400 COMPARISON OF LARGEST TANKERS; RYYEAR mM In tanker groundings, such as the one that occurred when die Exxon Valdez hit a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound last year, the initial outflow of oil results from the difference in the equilibrium between the cargo and the surrounding seawater. The greater the difference, the greater the outflow. Today's modem tankers are filled with crude to 98 percent capacity arid have an exposed surface of close to 30 feet above the water line. Pictured in the first diagram is a modern T?* " tanker filled to 98 percent ca^ pacity in Us cargo holds, with empty ballast tanks. Under the Blake proposal, the quantity of loaded oil would be limited to tlw point where it's pressure is ffalanced by the seawater outside. Seawater's specific gravity (better described as the ratio of its density to that of water) is 1.025 and oil's specific gravity is 0.878, making it the lighter fluid. This allows for a tanker to fill its cargo slightly above the water line. However, if the ballast tanks are left empty while carrying cargo, as por­ trayed in this diagram, the Blake proposal would not be practical because the op­ erating costs for this amount of oil would be pro­ hibitive. '4...^jlj| 7:1 ^ -j ^ V / -.:rr onflows outmtil the pressure of the remaining oil inthe tanker vs in bah once with the pressure of s theseawater. « 13 The sototion, according to the Bledce y^ proposal, is to keep the ballast tanks filled at all times, including voyages when the tanker is carrying oil The cargo could therefore be brought into equilibrium with the seawater. As pictured in this dia­ gram, this will allow a tanker to carry oil to 80 percent capacity. ?v r^:\yy-'mr > .1 ! y-Byy 7' IN DEADWEIGHT TONS I - < WORO) TANKER SIZES . :>' •-• " -'t'V-V. •• '-KC' {v-A, .v.y �HiKS '''• SIAFARCRS 106 Safety Boanl's IWo-Year Study Detennines Foreign-Flag Cnilse Ships Are Unsafe M -i^ •' ' I?. m '• • •/ t The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has rec­ ommended significant changes in the safety and emergency proce­ dures aboard foreign-flag passen­ ger ships that sail with U.S. pas­ sengers from U.S. ports. The two-year study, conducted by the nation's transportation safety watchdog agency, reviewed several near disasters within the foreign-flag cruise industry in or­ der to amend the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements. The NTSB suggests that: • Ships need to regulate Are safety on vessels. It noted the need for crew training and manuals, sprinkler systems and alarms, fire hose standardization and emer­ gency drills and orientation for passengers. • Ships need to eliminate lan­ guage barriers among the crewmembers as well as between the passengers and crew. • Cruise lines need to create an international system to report all accidents and emergencies similar to the International Civil Aviation Organization. • The U.S. Coast Guard should have the authority to investigate accidents in international waters involving foreign-flag passenger ships based at U.S. ports. In reviewing statistics concern­ ing foreign-flag cruise ships, the report states "nearly 50 percent of the foreign-flag passenger ves­ sels seeking entry into the U.S. cruise market in the last two-anda-half years are generally older, modified passenger vessels." The NTSB quotes U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Sipes from a February 1989 speech in Miami. "It means we are seeing a trend toward more and more older ships coming into the U.S. market. This signals to me a potential retro­ grade shift in the safety continuuin, a shift which causes me discomfort. "We must give recognition to the fact that in the rush to carry passengers where passengers are available and willing to pay, older ships, ships lower on the contin^ uum of age and safety, are being pressed into service to meet the demand. The risks to the entire industry are self-evident." The NTSB report covers a failed fire drill inspection onboard the Fort Lauderda(e, FL-based Tropicana that had been conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard in De­ cember 1988. The commanding officer. Marine Inspection OfficeMiami, concluded that the vessel and its owners were "fitting the rules to the vessel" rather than "fitting the vessel to the rules." The Tropicana originally served as a passenger ferry in the English Channel. The vessel entered the U.S. market under a cargo ship safety certificate until it received a Coast Guard Control Verifica­ tion Certificate to carry passen­ gers. The vessel underwent major modifications and in some regards met the latest SOLAS standards. :• •Br George "Frenchy" Ruf as he ap­ peared In this photo taken In the 1940s. The Tropicana was one of several cruise ships the NTSB noted as not complying with the latest safety requirements. The study also listed the rusty Bahamian-flagged ship as having communication problems among the crew as well as between the crew and passengers. while in others it only could meet earlier specifications, according to the report. In a memo concerning the Coast Guard-conducted December 1988 fire drill to the agency's top offi­ cial, the regional office responsible for the exercise reported that they "found demonstration of the crew's skills and knowledge during emer­ gency drills particularly distress­ ing." In reviewing a tape made during the drill, the Coast Guard deter­ mined that crewmembers were not able to communicate with one an­ other: "A mate who spoke Polish had to communicate with a life raft launch team who spoke Span­ ish and understood no commands in Polish." The Bahamian-flagged vessel was preparing to leave on a cruise to nowhere with 1200 U.S. passengers and 125 crewmembers. crewmembers. The Scandinavian Star, part of the Florida-based SeaEscape fleet, also had conununication prob­ lems, according to the report. A total of 27 countries were repre­ sented by the crewmembers. Passengers onboard the Baham­ ian-flagged cruise ship reported problems getting instructions from the crew when the ship caught fire as it was returning to St. Peters­ burg, FL front Mexico on March 15,1988. What follows are some of the statements made by passengers as they discussed the emergency with the safety agency's investigators: • "Most crewmembers we en­ countered could not speak or un­ derstand English." • "The few who spoke English attempted to organize and comfort the passengers, but others (nonEngUsh speaking crew) got in the way. Some crewmembers could not understand each other." • "The firefighting activities were confusing; nobody spoke English so instructions were gestures, not spoken." In pointing out the need for written information to locate life jackets, the NTSB quotes the in­ structions on the boarding passes for the Scandinavian Star: "In case of an emergency remember your ship's officers are highly trained experts, follow their in­ structions carefully and most im­ portant: STAY CALM." The safety agency notes that no other information is available on the Scandinavian Star, leaving pas­ sengers completely dependent on the ship's officers for emergency instructions. The NTSB report cites the prob­ lems encountered by the Coast Guard when it tried to investigate a collision in international waters between the Carnival Cruise Lines' Celebration and a Cuban freighter. The accident, which happened February 1989, left three Cuban seamen dead. Although U.S. citizens made up the majority of passengers aboard the Celebration, Carnival stead­ fastly refused to assist the Coast Guard in an investigation of the cause of the accident and how emergency procedures were han­ dled, the report notes. The transportation safety agency also recommends that the Coast Guard's drug and alcohol rules be applied to foreign-flag passenger ship crews docking in U.S. ports carrying U.S. passengers. The NTSB's report was sub­ mitted to Congress last month. The Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee of the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on the study March 29. Fereuza GIfford underground along the path used by Gifford probably since the is­ land was retaken by American troops in September 1944, four years earlier. The Japanese sol­ diers were caught by American Marines after the pair tried to capture an island native on the same path used by Gifford. Later in her merchant career, she met the king of Saudi Arabia. Gifford points with pride to a spe­ cial red stamp in her passport. "Not everyone has one of these. Only people invited by the king could have their passports marked like this." Continued from page 13 ingly in great danger. "My daugh­ ter and I would walk between the barracks into the jungle down a path. I don't know why but I always felt we were beii^ watched. The path was so beautiful and we enjoyed it, but I always felt un­ comfortable," she said. Gifford learned of the danger in which she and her daughter had been when, at the Fermena's next stop, the crew heard that two Japanese soldiers had been hiding 'Frenchy' Ruff Dies at 70 George Ruf, book R-1, passed away last month at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship where he had made his home for the past four years. The 70-yearold deck department veteran was a charter member of the SIU. "Frenchy," as he was known throughout the union, was in­ volved in many causes. SIU Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco remembered him as "a professional seaman. He was one of the union's charter members and he played a large part in shap­ ing the SIU into what it is today." The New Jersey native served the union as a seaman, patrolman and organizer before he retired in May 1982. "He was an old friend of mine," recalled George McCartney, SIU West Coast vice president. "I got my book by working with Frenchy when he organized the Cities Serv­ ice tankers in 1949 and '50. We served on the tanker French Creek together and beat the NMU in the election." According to McCartney, Ruf worked with Lindsey Williams, Keith Terpe and Leroy Clarke to organize the Cities Service fleet. Ruf also was an organizer during the Isthmian Lines fight. The Alcoa Sandwich was Ruf s first ship with the SIU. Later, he worked as a patrolman in the port of New York before he upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975 at Piney Point. He last signed off in July 1981 from the Delta Lines' Santa Mercedes. Brother Ruf s remains were cre­ mated. His ashes were scattered during a ceremony February 9 in the St. George's Creek behind the Lundeberg School. 'JJ ^ > 1 I - Lundeberg School employees and SIU retirees remember George "Frenchy" Ruf during a memorial service last month. Laying a wreath In the St. George's Creek are (from the left) Tommy Swan, Eddy Glldersleeve, Bill Goddard, William Drew and Frank Capella. , h _ L �MARCH mo 17 SlU Crews on Dixie Tugs Heip Move Baiges ' m'.i 1 \Mons«S| 1 SIU crewmembers on Dixie Carrier tugs find the work fastpaced and exciting as the com­ pany's fleets of barges sail through the Gulf of Mexico to various Southeastern ports. Crewmem­ bers pay special attention to safety procedures in the process known as "fleeting" or the tying and moving of barges together for a voyage. Houston Port Employee Steve Ruiz caught up with several Dixie Carrier crewmembers as they were in the process of fleeting in the staging area near Channelview, TX. Ruiz, who provided these photo^aphs to the Seafarers LOG, said crewmembers reported no beefs and smooth sailing. I . 9 BBC Looking for Bessi­ nter Victory Seafarers Tankerman Johnny Savcida se­ cures a line aboard the Dixie Buc­ caneer. Pilot James Richardson (left) and Pilot Trainee Blaine Kalf view the fleeting procedure from the Dixie Courage. It-;/;, NOTICES -'• W-. y- The British Broadcasting Com­ pany (BBC), a television group based in London, would like to hear from seafarers who sailed on the sNp^ssimer Victory. Among the-dld Victory ship's owners was Waterman Marine. The BBC is filming a documen­ tary that follows the ship from its birth under fire in World War II, to its commercial service in the American merchant marine throughout the *50s, ending with its scrapping in India. The docu­ mentary will air on the BBC's pro­ gram "Forty Minutes." The BBC asks any mariner who sailed at one time on the Bessimer to contact the television compa­ ny's New York office: write or call Lisa Wilde; BBC—New York; 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2153; New York. NY 10111; (212) 581-7100. ^ • I.' -a H • .1 ^ 1989 Monies Due Seafarers on American Overseas Marine Ships •.( On the Dixie Traveler, Tankerman Clerhent Mabile (left) and Howard Gros (center) await orders from Pilot James Richardson. Tankerman Dennis T. Boxwell checks a bit on the Dixie Princess to make sure a barge will not break loose as it is moved. •y .->• U' ,. Is- Checks in Jacksonville Union Hall for Members Alexander in Tiptop Shape On 93rd B-Day v.-' - Lt. John P. Bobo PFC Dewayne Williams 1st Lt. Jack Lummus Sgt. William R. Button 1st. Lt. Baldomero Lopez To collect the EPA wage ad­ justment. a Seafarer should submit copies of discharges to the SIU Contract Department; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs. MD 20746. Any individual filing this informa­ tion with the Contract Department should include his/her correct mailing address with the corre­ spondence. •: •••-Vpiiif , All Seafarers who sailed aboard the following vessels during any period from January 1, 1989 through December 31. 1989 are entitled to an EPA wage adjust­ ment: Retired SIU member George Alexander (second from the right) received a clean bill of health when he visited the New York SIU clinic on his 93rd birthday on January 26. Brother Alexander joined the Seafarers when he began sailing in the steward department on the Eastem Saint John in August 1940. The West Indies native was an active participant in many SIU beefs and strike lines over the years. He signed off his last ship, the Sea-Land Brooklyn, as a chief steward in February 1970. He first went to sea in 1921. Joining him at a party in his honor are (from left) Dr. Joseph Mandracchia, Roland Darbonne, Joe Logue Jr.. Dr. Joseph San Filippo, Alexander and Richard Brigham. The following SIU members have company checks awaiting them at the union's hall in Jacksonville. FL: Robert Grace D.R. White Overlooking the operations of the Dixie Valour are Tankerman Rich­ ard Champion (left) and John D. Nolte. Please send a letter with a return address and a copy of valid mer­ chant mariner documents to George Ripoll at the SlU's Jack­ sonville hall; 3315 Liberty Street; Jacksonville. FL 32206. . •' V t'." •7- . •• I a.'. d'',: •, �18 SCAFAKERS LOG ,v Y Dispatchers'Report for Deep Sea Smriarm InHfrnational UnmDinttoiy iW'MAi .r'i •. •' • v •I'-:; :'Y,SSs::/''' . ;l 'Y . py • 'Y'.'v Mr' W: ' ;ALGONAC ' '•-.vv- tusi^Tst ;v.;: • . • . ."- Port New Philadelphia Norfolk MobUe New Orleans TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip RelieCs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT TO. •>-Yy'; 14 16 3 1 8 5 4 4 12 11 18 6 3 7 6 2 2 3 . 0 2. 20 15 42 6 7 10 2 6 12 "•'wi /•ym Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 19 7 3 10 2 10 0 0 2 23 7 6 8 0 7 1 0 5 6 3 7 55 20 6 10 4 17 3 0 2 :-^ :• feeksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY , 99 Montgomery St. "VS, W Jersey City, NJ 07302 (4n 435.9424 1.. (201)435-9424 ' ^ *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C -52(^St. Clair RufietJJtt xsi •"' _ Algonac. MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore !SL ^ Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 105 Metiical Arts Btiilding ©uluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. HoO^itt, M 96ilii (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON .- . 1221 Pierce nerce: St. Houston, TX (713) 659-5152 .i" r • FEBRUARY 1-28, 1990 HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 89S^0675 : •:, lifinMfi 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedfoid, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 > 630 Jackson Ave. . ft ' ' '' • :;-Hi5W©^fearis, •LA..70I30 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK ' - • 675 Edurth: Ave.;->': -••• Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK •.'V'Y"' • 115 Third St. s '-.:•. Norfolk, VA 23510 #i- ••• (804)622-1892 iHilLADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. i)|iyiEideljd|ia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 ^ ' PINEY POINT •itts St. Mary's County Kney Point MD 20674 4"V '.* . ^ (301)994-0010 siipas SAN FRANCISCO 'f-Y-w'"''' TSO.'Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 .(415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fcmmidez Juncos SC Stop 16 .i" Y, ' Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 ; '..'r-Y-? > ••.y ; ' ^ SEATTLE 2^5 First Ave. r-Y -• M Seattle, WA 98121 J ." YB' • (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 . ..O.V -• ^y yyyy'.;! MI "-s ' . . tMMmw . . • - J- < > .< -Ills JRney Point Totab 110 43 20 43 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ? . ft'SiiS *,. -V •>;•• -;-;;YYy'. Y.-p .-y '• •yY:;YY:y;ry St. Louis PiiieyjPoini; Totals Port 131 58 35 24 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Philadelphia iBaltimofe Norfolk Mobile New Orleans San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston"''®^ St. Louis Kney Point Totals Totals AU Departments 559 377 274 469 262 221 142 1,106 574 425 *"Total Registered" means the numbier 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 February was down from the month of January. A total of 1,094 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,094 jobs shipped, 469 jobs or about 43 percent were taken by **A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B'' and seniority people. A total of 142 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 11,570 jobs have been shipped. �A' ^.' mKHim 19 Dispatchers* Report for Inland Waters Mwim^ •/••A •alis [ • I.'/ y -^AArS:': [ir •TOTAL REGISTERED hUlns, Maii Myns Pte^Polttt Monday, April 2 New York ; Tuesday, April 3 Philadelphia Wednesday, April 4 Baltimore Thursday, April 5 Norfolk Thursday, April 5 Jacksonville Thursday, April 5 Algonac Friday, April 6 Houston Monday, April New Orleans Tuesday, April 10 'Mobile Wednesday, Aprii 11 San Francisco ; / Thursday, April 12 Wttmiugtou Monday, April 16 Seattle Friday, April 20 San Juan Thursday , April 5 , St, Louis Friday, April 13 Honolulu Friday, April 13 Duiuth Wednesday, April 11 . Jersey Cito Wednesday, April 18 New Bedford Tuesday, April 17 FEBRUARY 1-28, 1990 . \A-\ -'J-A Port New Philadelphis >- w •- v. ' ,r, r- .j TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT • '*<• V Q Q * I 0 0 0 0 0 3 Q --0 0 0 0 0 0 1. i 0 Norfolk Mobile New Orleans •^tW- a ji f cii ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C If V ^k-A'A- Or 0 0 I ' yi# aCKSOnyUlc ,... ill San Francisco fiVi^ilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 0 14 0 13 '-y.' ,71 0 St. Louis Piney Point 30 Totals , , ^ - •<• I 18 Port New Yor PhUndelphiia i; Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 0 14 36 0 " ri 99 175 0 • - ,y" X- 67 89 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 . s-.' . -'. ) r'-V • •'..c-.., - ' . y.. , .. '4:, -• V V U 1 u u '' •• • • • r A 'v.V". •'i A •• "1 •. ' ,1 -y • •• -i?v--' 'i : M port's megtiag Omit at ItkaOtuH. Personals EDWARD R. DOWNING ALEXANDER TRIBLE JR. ROBERT H. WAGER JR. RAYMOND WAGNER Please contact Jean Wallace of the Wayne Seminoff Company collect at (206)643-7780 concerning the mid-'60s Sea-Trade bankruptcy. ANTOINE JOHNSON GORDON K. MCLAREN HARRY G. MARTINS SANTOS MERCANICA SAMUEL C. WOLDMAN Please contact Jean Wallace of the Wayne Seminoff Company collect at (206)643-7780 concerning the mid-'60s Saphire Steamship Lines bankruptcy. EDDIE SESSIONS Please contact attorney Dan Stew­ art at (904)623-1701. Attorney Stewart says it is very important. ; San Francis Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ^Sl.':Loiiill BARNEY LOANE Please contact your mother, Jane Loane, at (301) 335-0640 or (301) 342-9288. Or write to 7142 Cun­ ning Circle; Baltimore, MD 21220. 0 0• 0 0 0 ' • 0 2 '6 Port ; Philadelphis ,^Baltimore. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans lacksonville iSan Francisco; • •i: • . '• V ;-V A' • . • • • 0 u Totals 3 • .1.,; '.••'i""'- • y.' ;; • -• 'V-;,, .V ^1 ' ,1 ' ' 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 '0 0 0 -W "i #4, Seattle Puerto Rico Houston JcSt. Louili 0 0 m Totals 0 0 mi Totals All Departments 44 17 37 22 18 103 272 128 100 *"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. Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority FEBRUARY 1-28, 1990•TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port THOMAS MALONE Please contact the Seafarers LOG for a message. 0' 0 Port ' 16 / DECK DEPARTMENT 0 •'.'•A'-"' 0 . ENGINE DEPARTMENT : ..^ STEWARD DEPARTMENT , • o 0 33 0;. 22:y,y '. 3 " 2 •C^ry., - J*? A Port Algonac ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 23 12 Totals All Departments 0 96 10 0 0 0 0 93 26 •"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. i ' . •'•••A: �^•• ••' .•' • 'ftft.:.v 20 '•.^- _; .;r3"v ,. 14-,,:;.;:;;:;^^ SSMFJUttRS LOG Four Classes Graduate From Lundeberg School •m '•%:J > sr-.fi^f"-'- Trainee Lifeboat Ciass 448 'I-';;-'!/ The graduates of trainee lifeboat class 448 are (from left, back row) Monell LIburd, William Bastianelli, Harold Gathers, Darren Henderson, Bobby D. Roach, Euwell Holloway, Sidney Mullis, James Beatty, Amy Corbett, Sean Coleman, James Jackson, Theodore James, (from left, middle row) instructor Bob Clinton, Barbara A. Guarine, Michael W. Carroll, Jeff W. Maskell, Daniel J. Pounds, Robert Woods, Brian EIrod, Oscar Cano, John David McKee, Mitch Rice, Kevin Moon, Gregory Schefield, Larry Dowell, Jonathan Von Sprecken, instructor Ben Cusic, (from left, front row) Donna Taylor, Hien Phan, Varryl Rollings, Kevin Hartley, Marc Reynolds, Terence Daniels, Hector Ayala, Damon Jordan, Denny L. Schoenradt and Dennis Burns. .|i^: i' rv- I' H^-;-- Diesei Engine Tech Courses •"isf , •w'nr-''- ;• ' Trainee Lifeboat Ciass 449 if • i • r: ^i:'^ J •fvi I'l I:J ft I il .' •f. I ['• ft l-"^ ,ft.„r Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 449 are (from left, back row) Jonathan Washbum, Sloan M. Keating, Timothy Meyn, Efrain Morales, Tim "Optimist" Burnett, Fredrick Paul Sanchez, Kevin AuBuchon, Aaron C. Wells, Mark Stabile, instructor Ben Cusic, (from left, front row) Ricardo C. Quinones, Eric Smith, Jimmy R. Rushing, Charlie Roban, Bobby Wright, Jeff Van Schambrook, William Trussell and Grant B. Jones III. Thinking about isducation? Seafarers and their dependents have until April 15,1990 to submit applications for the 1990 union scholarship program. Any de­ pendents of Seafarers or any SIU members who have the qualifica­ tions and who are thinking of pur­ suing a college level education should apply immediately. " i: • me APRIL /5" I f •I tft mme! Pictured in the top two photos are graduates of the Lundeberg School's diesei engine technology course. Among the subjects covered in the course material were two-stroke and four-stroke cycle operating prin­ ciples, maintenance and repair of diesei engines, intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling and fuel injection. In top photo are (from left, back row) Eric Nal, L. Craig, Tony Yore, Mike Las Dulce, Steve Brown, Rick Harris, (from left, front row) Bill Payne, Joseph Negron, Kenny Hanson, John S. Penrose and (kneeling) Aaron Bernard. In bottom photo are (from left, back row) Doug Rumball, Dean Klenke, Herman Best, Jeff McCranie, instructor Eric Malzkuhn, (from left, front row) Chris Devonish, Edwin Taylor, Robert Clark and Michael LeRoy Brown. Mail the request for scholarship program information to: The scholarship program in­ struction booklet comes with the necessary forms. The booklet is available at any union hall or by filling out and mailing this form. Four scholarships totaling $15,000 each will be awarded to dependents of Seafarers. Schol­ arship winners receive four yearly payments of $3,750 each. Three scholarships will be awarded to SIU members. Two awards total $6,000 each and are received in two payments of $3,000 over a two-year period. The third award is for $15,000. The winner of the $15,000 award will receive a $3,750 payment each year for four years. Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 Please send me the 1990 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, I procedures for applying and the application form. I I Name I I Book Number. I j Address I I City, State, Zip Code I Telephone Number I This sqppUcation is for I (self) (dependent) rlifi �started his black gang career on Cities Service tankers. Brother Brewer upgraded to QMED at Piney Point in 1982. He still lives in his native Leesville, LA. RUDOLPH CEFARATTI Rudolph Cefaratti, 62, joined the SIU in May 1945 in the port of New York. Bom in New Britain, CT, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Cefaratti sailed in the engine department and upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He calls Crosby, TX home. The photo aboveof MauriceC. "Duke" Duet was used by the Seafarers LOG shortly after It was taken In 1956. A seasoned veteran of many SIU political and contractual battles retires this month along with 25 other active union members. The Seafarers Pension Plan announced that 15 deep sea mem­ bers, 10 inland boatmen and one Great Lakes seaman will begin receiving their monthly retirement checks. After 45 years of sailing with the SIU, Maurice C. "Duke" Duet will begin an extended stay on land. Although Brother Duet will no longer ship, he ex­ pects to continue his long tradition of as­ sisting the union with its many endeavors. The 63-year-old Duet, who joined the union in July 1945 in the port of New Orleans, Juggled his time ashore between that city and St. Louis, where he now lives. Duke Duet has helped countless promaritime politicians in their successful bids to get elected to positions in federal, state and local government. St. Louis Mayor Vince Schoemehl honored Duet for his work in turning out that city's voters. Picket line duty has been one of Duet's many contibutions to his union. He was a familiar sight on the 1979 pick­ et lines against American Commercial Barge Lines. SIU St. Louis Port Agent Tony Sacco said Duet's consistent leader­ ship and enthusiastic participation in the ACBL beef inspired many of his union brothers. The Louisiana native's experience extended outside the United States. He sailed as bosun on the first U.S.-flag mer­ chant vessel run to China after relations with that country and the U.S. were nor­ malized in the '70s. Back in the '50s, he also was a guest at the official residence of then Argentine President Juan Peron, according to Port Agent Bob Hall. Duet upgraded to recertified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Joining Duet in the ranks of SIU pensioners are: DEEP SEA JOHN CURLEW John Curlew, 63, joined the union in Febmary 1947. The deck department veteran was bom in Newburgh, NY. He upgraded at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship in 1975 and 1980. Brother Curlew lives in Reno, NY. . EDWARD DALE Edward Dale, 63, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York in November 1962. The Mobile, AL na­ tive served in the Army from 1945 to 1955. Brother Dale upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He has retired to Philadelphia, PA. Ramolo A. De Virgileo, 64, joined the SIU in July 1947 in the port of New York. The New York native upgraded his deck department endor­ sements at Piney Point in 1979 and 1980. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. JAMES C. DIES James C. Dies, 65, joined the union in March 1959 in the port of Lake Char­ les, LA. A veteran of the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1945, Brother Dies started his galley gang career on Cities Service tankers. The Beaumont, TX na­ tive calls Lake Charles, LA home. ALBERT ESTRADA Edward L. Blanton, 65, joined the SIU in April 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Blanton, who was bom in Virginia, sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Blanton has retired to Bal­ timore. Albert Estrada, 67, joined the Seafarers in October 1947 in his native New Or­ leans after serving in the Navy from 1942 to 1945, Brother Estrada sailed in the steward department. He caught Delta Steamship vessels from 1963 to 1980. In 1981 he upgraded at Piney Point. He still lives in New Orleans. James D. Harmon, 65, joined the Seafarers in March 1957 in the piort of New Orleans. The native of Owensboro, KY served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Forbes was an engine department member. John H. Forbes, 65, joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was bom in Old Trap, NC and served in the Navy from 1940 to 1946. Boatman Forbes worked as a cap­ tain for Interstate Oil and Transport, later Sonat Marine. He lives in Upper Darby, PA. JOHN LoPRETE John LoPrete, 63, joined the union in July 1968. Bom in Brazil, he served in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Lo­ Prete upgraded at the union's school in Piney Point in 1975. He calls Jackson Heights, NY home. JAMES H. MARTIN James H. Martin, 63, joined the SIU in November 1976. Boatman Martin worked on Mc Allister Brothers Towing boats before he retired to Norfolk, VA. CHARLES L. MARTINSEN Charles L. Martim sen, 65, joined the Seafarers in November 1964. The Norfolk, VA native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Brother Martinsen sailed in the galley gang before retiring to Chesapeake, VA. KINGF.SHENG King F. Sheng, 65, joined the union in December 1970 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Bom in China, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Sheng lives in San Francisco. GEORGE E. NAUGLE George E. Naugle, 62, joined the Seafarers in July 1970 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Alliance, OH, he served in the Navy from 1945 to 1957. Boatman Naugle worked in the deck department on Interstate Oil and Transport boats. He calls Waynesville, NC home. h .• • MAURO S. OLAES EARL TALBOTT Earl Talbott, 63, joined the Seafarers in April 1948 in the port of New York. The Florida native served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Talbott resides in Houston. INLAND WALTER H. BEDGOOD Walter H. Bedgood, 65, joined the SIU in April 1979 in the port of Jackson­ ville, FL. The Georgia native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He worked as a cook on Interstate and Ocean Transport ves­ sels. Boatman Bedgood lives in Ocala, FL. LEONARD CHARLES Leonard Charles, 59, joined the union in July 1962 in his native New Or­ leans. Boatman Charles worked in the engine depart­ ment on Crowley vessels. He resides in Trinidad, West In­ dies. Mario S. Olaes, 65, joined the Seafarers in March 1975. The Philippine native worked in the steward department. He lives in Norfolk, VA. • • 'J.'. . i'-, •• I • -.1-I -" • • • • ;rf: •. . GEORGE R. O'NEAL George R. O'Neal, 57, joined the union in January 1961 in the port of Norfolk, VA. He was bom in Hatteras, NC and served in the Army from 1949 to 1952. Boatman O'Neal worked in the deck department and upgraded at Piney Point in 1973. He resides in Chesapeake, VA. ' •/ CHARLES D. STOWE Charles D. Stowe, 64, joined the SIU in April 1969 at the port of Norfolk, VA. A native of Pamlico, NC, Boat­ man Stowe served in both the Navy and Coast Guard from 1943 to 1966. He worked as a captain for McAlister Brothers and attended conferences in Piney Point in 1977 and 1978. He has retired to Hatteras, NC. f- :• rff' RUSSELL T.WILSON Russell T. Wilson, 60, joined the Seafarers in September 1961 in his na­ tive Norfolk, VA. He worked in the deck department on Curtis Bay Towing boats. Boatman Wilson lives in Virginia Beach, VA. PATRICK DORRIAN VERNON FERGUSON JR. James H. Brewer, 59, joined the union in January 1969 in the port of New Or­ leans. After serving in the Navy from 1949 to 1953, he JOHN H. FORBES RAMOLO A. DeVIRGILEO EDWARD L. BLANTON JAMES H. BREWER JAMES D. HARMON Vemon Freguson Jr., 65, was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards prior to joining the SIU in April 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The South Carolina native upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1986. He has retired to Baltimore. Patrick Dorrian, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1950 in the deep sea division. The Philadelphia native served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. In September 1972, Brother Dorrian changed his book to the inland division. He worked in the deck department for Interstate Oil and Transport until he retired. Dorrian upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He calls Folcroft, PA home. GREAT LAKES LaVERNE W.COLE LaVeme W. Cole, 63, joined the Seafarers Intemational Union in 1953 in the port of Detroit: The Michigan native served in the Army during the 1940s. Brother Cole sailed in the engine depart­ ment before retiring to Charlevoix, MI. '. i �samim LOG 22 4: .,• Married in SIU Styie rj..i:'?v! Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation HeaRh Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a pre­ mium, welfare coverage directly from the Plan, • V^' V'^ ' • -v.- ••""viti' ';V:' •'••-'• ^}'/ :• *'• • ' '.'r Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for Plan coverage must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. Jerri Dee Falk and SIU Port Agent Dave Heindel tied the knot last month, taking time out from at­ tending the MTD's executive board meeting. To obtain more information about this program, seafarers may call the membership services office at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800252-4674) or may write to: Know COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 If Wf , (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a complete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rconciliation Act--or COBRA--program.) ; V V. 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. SPAD t-shiits FRONT The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our members on a first-come, firstserved basis. BACK 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. Please fill out the application below and mail It to: Joseph DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP. SOCIAL SECURITY # BOOK# PHONE# RATING. T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) S M XL 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 av^able 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 The shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. ^:/ y-'if-f-f;:; 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 memtwrship 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. 3/90 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 pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refimned from publishing' any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reafhrmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, 19^, 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 del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no 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. 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. Consequently, 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. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated 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 improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Saccoat Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Wayand Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �4M'-:2:y mmm ' :r-:- MKH 1990 23 Digest of Ships Minutes The Seafarers LOG attempts to prim as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minute are nvlewed by the union's contract departrrwnt. Those /5S(/es requiring attention or relation are Immediately addi^i^ by the union upon receipt of the ships minute. '•k. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacmc Gulf Marine), December 28 — Chairman Charles Davis, Secretary Susanne Cake, Deck Delegate Joe Allen. Secretary an­ nounced copies of SIU constitution and contract are available aboard for mem­ bers to read. Educational director said four members on ship are planning to upgrade at Piney Point. He said they are from all three departments. He reminded members more endorsements mean more money and opportunities. Treasurer noted $75 in movie fund and $37 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Copies of Seafarers LOG were received. Crew thanked Dante Slack for baking delicious cakes when crewmember's birthday is celebrated. Crew congratulated Chief Mate "Diego Dave" Kelly on being promoted to cap­ tain. Next port: Diego Garcia. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), December 3 — Chairman G. Diefenbach, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Rich Parrish, Deck Delegate Michael Moore, Engine Delegate Joseph Sadler, Steward Delegate Roberto Escobar. Educational director urged members to attend Lundeberg School. Treasurer noted $180 in ship's fiind. Disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT by engine and deck delegates. . Steward department thanked for job well done. Bosun and steward stressed impor­ tance of having the right endorsement for rated job. Next port, Jacksonville, FL. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), December 17 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ tional Director Terry Jacobson, Deck Delegate Michael Moore, Engine Dele­ gate George Demetropoulos, Steward Delegate Felix Camacho. Chairman said he is looking forward to good trip. He said SIU deserves these jobs as its mem­ bers are the best. He announced ship's phone system should be working for safety reasons. Secretary reported all is running well, ship is clean and crew is eating well. Educational director urged all members to take advantage of the edu­ cational and vacation opportunities avail­ able at Piney Point. He said members should watch Seafarers LOG for class starting dates. Treasurer announced $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Copies of Seafarers LOG received in Jacksonville, FL. In case ship goes into yard, crew reminded to register promptly and properly to reclaim jobs. Steward department thanked for great job. Steward thanked crew for keeping DEU N. Orelland onboard (he Over­ seas Chicago. mess hall clean. Next port: Odessa, USSR. Lffl£fl7YIVAl^£ (Liberty Maritime), December 10 — Chairman D. J. Garoutte, Secretary J. Bukowsky, Educa­ tional Director D. Hurts. Chairman reported topside was doing well. Treasurer announced $370 in movie fund. Engine delegate reported disputed OT and possible beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT given by the deck and steward delegates. Crew requested popcorn pop­ per or microwave oven and adequately stored and priced slopchest. Steward department thanked for getting job done. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. LNG ARIES (ETC), December 31 — Chairman R. Schwarz, Secretaiy R. Brown, Educational Director J. Yarmola, Deck Delegate A. Pickford, Engine Delegate D. Orsini, Steward Delegate H, Daniels. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Education­ al director asked members to read new shipping rules booklet from head­ quarters. Treasurer noted $245 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine, big Christmas dinner. Steward thanked crew for keeping lounge, mess hall and pantry clean. Next ports: Himeji and Tobato, Japan. MV GROTON (Apex Marine), December 31 •—Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director A. Gardner. Chairman announced ship payoff on Januaiy 9 at Stapleton, NY. He said crew repaired aft doors and noted aluminum was onboard to repair bosun and AB showers. He urged crew to donate to SPAD. Secretaiy stressed need to upgrade at Piney Point. Educa­ tional director asked crew to keep main door to house closed for safety while loading and discharging cargo. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew thanked President Michael Sacco and other,SIU officials for getting new ships (Maritime Over­ seas and Occidental Petroleum) which create more jobs for membership. Crew donated new VCR for mess room. Vote of thanks was given to chief steward and chjef cook for their good food. Crew thanked for helping keep ship clean. Next port: Stapleton, NY. MV RANGER (Ocean Carriers), December 27 — Chairman Oscar Wiley Jr., Secretary Fulton Jenkins, Deck Delegate Charles Williams, Engine Delegate Tim Williams, Steward Delegate M. Jackson. Chairman updated crew on SIU lawsuit against Coast Guard on drug testing. Educational director urged crew to show good sense about safety. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed Presi­ dent Report from Seafarers LOG. Crew requested new washing machine and crew lists. Crew announced good refuel­ ing at sea with Navy ship. Vote of thanks given to steward department for Christmas dinner. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON iMaritims Overseas), December 17 — Chairman G. M. Westphal, Secretary B. E. Fletcher, Educational Director, H. But­ ler. Secretary listed repairs needed for switches on galley range, garbage dis­ posal, meat and chill box hooks, refriger­ ator for salad bar and large microwave oven. Disputed OT reported by deck del­ egate. No beefs or disputed OT given by engine and steward delegates. Crew reminded to give to SPAD. Crew noted launch service to Hawaii is very poor. Steward department thanked for its fine job. Next port: Hawaii. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON{Maiitime Overseas), December 31 — Chairman G. M. Westphal, Secretary B. Fletcher, Educational Director D. M. Hunts. Chair­ man noted all running smoothly except for steward department repairs. He said safety meeting was held. He urged crew to attend Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Secretary said company told him steward department repairs are on order. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Entire crew thanked for job well done. Crew especially thanked steward depart­ ment for nice holiday dinner as all diets were put on hold. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC(Sca-Lmd Ser­ vice), December 24 — Chairman W. C. Byrd, Secretary Jose Rivera III, Educa­ tional Director Michael Derringe, Deck Delegate Joseph Bidzilya, Steward Delegate Coy Hendricks. Chairman an­ nounced ship would pay off in Charles­ ton, SC on December 31. Educational director told members all departments have good jobs so upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer said ship's fund had no money. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to review raising pension. Crew said winch is needed for tug lines. Steward department thanked for good Christmas meal. Next ports: Charleston, Port Everglades, FL and Houston, TX. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 11 — Chairman D. Murray, Secretary H. H. Fielder, Educa­ tional Director O. Bermeo. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs concerning shore gang work at Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew requested another washing machine as one is not enough and new coffee maker. Crew asked union to look into towel shortage onboard. Steward department thanked for its fine job. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR {Sea-Lmd Ser­ vice), December 23 — Chairman Don McFarland, Secretary John J. Alamar, Educational Director Robert E. Ohler. Chairman noted small problems,onboard were handled. Good trip overall. He thanked steward department for two great holiday meals. Secretary thanked crew for keeping living quarters and recreation room clean. Treasurer an­ nounced purchase of VCR depleting movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment if Sea-Land is going to five-day week and not working weekends. Crew also asked all future changes in con­ tracts, pensions and welfare plans be listed in Seafarers LOG. ULTRASEA (American Transport), December 31 — Chairman Sim Hasson, Secretary G. Marzett. Chairman an­ nounced vessel would arrive in Houston on January 1 and pay off January 2. He stressed importance of contributing to SPAD to keep political activities moving. Secretary urged members to urgrade at Lundeberg School. Education­ al director asked that new washer and dryer be installed. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for fine job. Next port: Houston, TX. AMERICAN £46L£(Pacific Gulf Marine), January 7 — Secretary Michael Meany, Engine Delegate Earl Chappel, Steward Delegate Calvin Hazzard. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted receipt of Seafarers LOG. Crew asked for copies of ship's contract in each department. New TV and VCR have not arrived. Crew reported heating on ship is not adequate. Vote of thanks given to steward department. AMERICAN HERITAGE{Apex Marine), January 4 — Chairman Clyde Smith, Secretary A1 Holland, Engine Delegate Kevin Quinlan. Chairman announced new TV and VCR onboard. Educational director stated Seafarers LOGs had been received. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT given by engine delegate. Crew asked that faucets in rooms be fixed and checks be mailed home by company. BAY RIDGE (Bay Tankers), January 8 — Chairman T. Anderson, Secretary J. E. Lewis, Educational Director David Gossby, Engine Delegate Thomas Howell, Steward Delegate L. Cuevas. Chairman instructed crew to read new shipping rules booklet. Treasurer reported $90 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked steward to keep serving salad bar. BROOKS RANGE(lOM), January 21 — Chairman M. G. Gutierrez, Secretary R. A. Garcia, Educational Director Bob Hamil. Chairman announced deep sea contract ends June 15. Members with any suggestions should send them to the contracts department. Secretary thanked I' .JT • • ,;V. r! -i'. AB J. Sequillo aboard the Overseas Ohio. crew for keeping mess hall clean. Secretary and educational director both sent congratulations to Linda Fisher, new head of admissions at the Lun­ deberg School, and stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported crew very happy with food supplied by Recertified Steward Ray Garcia and Chief Cook John Browder. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into having companies supply work gloves and increasing dental plan coverage. Deck department and Chief Pumpman Bob Hamil thanked for major ^ tank cleanup. Next ports: Long Beach, CAandValdez,AK. FALCON CHAMPION{Seahawk Manage­ ment), January 6 — Chairman J. Chermesino, Secretary M. P Cox, Educa­ tional Director D. Simmons. Chairman read November 1 letter pertaining to new shipping rules. He announced payoff Jan­ uary 8 in New York. Treasurer noted $148.26 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT in engine or steward depart­ ments. Next port: New York. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), January 21 — Chairman Rich Wil. son. Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Terry Jacobsen, Deck Delegate Warren Bonneville, Engine Delegate Alan Less. Treasurer announced $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun said he would ask board­ ing patrolman for one day's pay after each voyage or standby at first U.S. port for any entitled crewmember. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), January 14 — Chairman R. J. Callahan, Secretary Alexander P. Reyer, Educational Direc­ tor Jose Camelo, Deck Delegate Louis F. Sorito, Engine Delegate Ralph Gosnell, Steward Delegate Brian T. McEleney. • •' -1 Continued on page 24 .r;.' -y; 'J:-.- �i^ir i'iign«jV|ff4i,^rii.Vgi5ia^ SCAfAROtS LOG S'iiltef',:' ..-.i.. > Ar^ .,. Continuedfrom page 23 mMr 'Hi" •A •-•••. 1 if " ' 5^S® >•:,;• •- 'i '"f>'Vr .i-- ^I .V.r-'v^i •,.. •' r/>. "•$- : ;5t ;5t".-V •.- . f; A ^'..J fc::-, • ;• 'A.'tK'y/ I'-Y ^ 'Y V, -1, . • ., Y, -;Y:. - ; ' • •' • 'I' ' ' " • ' ' " ' ' ' .mm Y-' t' A: % • I :l: II ;• f« . I' :|i if }ife--' Secretary reminded crew to work safely and be aware of dangers onboard. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $650 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew acknow­ ledged receipt of Seafarers LOG. Crew asked to keep noise level in weight room down after 2000. hours. Crew asked head­ quarters to send copy of new shipping rules to vessel. LNG ARIES (ETC), January 21 — Chair­ man R. Schwarz, Secretary R. Brown, Educational Director J. Yarmola, Deck Delegate A. Pickford, Engine Delegate D. Orsini, Steward Delegate H. Daniels. Chairman noted all was quiet onboard. He urged entry ratings to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Treasitfer armounced $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward department thanked for nice pool parties and good food overall. Crew thanked for keeping mess hall and pantry clean. Next port: Tobata. LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), January 7 — Chairman J. W. Gamer, Secretary R. Adams. Chairman said vessel would be going into yard on Febmary 19. Treasurer noted $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received copies of Seafarers LOG. Crew stated they have been running out of milk and bath soap which are not being ordered in accord with contract. LNG LEO (ETC), January 13 — Chair­ man Fred Pehler, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Deck Delegate Lee White, Engine Delegate David Terry Jr., Steward Delegate Dana Cutmingham. Chairman discussed upcoming contract negotia­ tions and urged members to send sugges­ tions to contracts department. He announced most repairs have been or will be handled at next port. Secretary read rriinutes of last meeting. Education­ al director reminded crew dates for all Lundeberg School classes are posted in Seafarers LOG. Treasurer reported $580 in ship's fund and $40 in communica­ tions fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated A. C. Brandt, ETC vice president, came aboard in Sin­ gapore. He was invited to participate in ship's union meeting to speak with crew and answer questions. Crew gave Brandt big hand at end of his presentation. New microwave oven will te installed in near future. Crew told to dress properly for meals. Next port: Osaka, Japan. LNG VIRGO (ETC), January 7 — Chair­ man Billie Darley, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director P. Wolf, Deck Delegate Carlos Pineda, Engine Delegate Ramon Ali, Steward Delegate William Christmas. Chairman stressed noisy and loud radio playing will not be tolerated. He suggested use of head­ phones. He also discussed new shipping rules. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point and to protect themselves when ashore. Treasurer reported $14.40 in ship's fiind and $500 frxrm company for fresh fruit and fish. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done, especially during holiday season. NEDLLOYD HUDSON(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 19 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R. G. Connally, Steward Delegate Richard Worobey. EJeck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into removing no strike clause from upcoming contract. Chief Cook Richard Worobey praised for doing extra good job in galley. Crew noted OT not consistent and suggested offering OT on rotating man basis. Next port: Houston, TX. OMICOLUUBIA (OMI Corp.), January 7 — Chairman R. Marrero, Secretary C. The S.S. Ultramar loaded up at Union Grain in Houston, TX for its voyage to Poland. Members of the steward department on that trip are, from the left: Steward Assistant H. Batiz, Steward G. Marzett, Chief Cook E. Singleton and Steward Assistant A. Angel. Moss, Educational Director A. G. Milne. Chairman announced ship would pay off January 14 in Long Beach, CA. He urged members to read new shipping rules and to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported.Crew acquired new VCR for ship. Big thanks to steward department for good Christmas and New Year's din­ ners. Next port: Long Beach, CA. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), January 14 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Director G. W. L. Phillips, Deck Delegate Gary L. Dates, Engine Delegate George F. Damey, Steward Delegate James R. Parker. Chairman noted some onboard repairs to be done. He requested head­ quarters to send welfare plan booklets. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD, the pork chops of the SIU. He reminded members to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer noted $212 in movie fund. May purchase a few movies in Houston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked not to bum coffee pots. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Houston, TX. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), January 9 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Direc­ tor M. Williams. Chairman armounced ship would pay off January 12 in Texas. All department delegates reported dis­ puted OT. Crew reminded to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Crew continued to note shortage of towels since November. Captain is paying extra for those who wash their own towels. Another 10 dozen have been ordered as of this trip. Vote of thanks and job well done given to all three departments. Next port: Hous­ ton, TX. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 7 — Chairman N. Pratts, Secretary R. Griswold, Educational Di­ rector H. Schlveter, Deck Delegate M. Delaney, Engine Delegate C. Everett, Steward Delegate T. McNeills. Chair­ man reported beef conceming licensed officers performing unlicensed work. He noted stack gas problem on Atlantic class vessels wi^ particles emanating from vents despite repairs. Secretary said repairs are needed in galley. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck delegate rereported stack gases unbearable on bridge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into raising pensions and adding pension cost of living clause. Crew asked contracts de­ partment to look into allowing payoffs whenever in port, to allow QMED^lectrician to help with docking/undocking of vessel and to create system of emer­ gency relief for permanent members to prevent job loss. Vote of thanks to deck and engine departments for cleaning up after themselves. Crew requested radio for crew lounge and new washer and dryer. Next ports: Elizabeth, NJ, Nor­ folk, VA and Charleston, SC. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 14 — Chairman T. Koebel, Secretary J. Johnson, Deck Delegate R. Strength, Engine Delegate J. Ortiz, Steward Delegate D. Meder. Chair­ man said crew entitled to holiday pay on January 11 in San Juan as MM&P and D1 MEBA received pay for Longshoremen's holiday. He reported drug testing cards had been extended until June. Treasurer noted $300 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to review increasing pensions. Crew asked to help keep laundry room clean. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 21 — Chairman S. J. Rallo, Secretary J. Collis, Educational Director C. Welsh, Deck E>elegate R. Garay, Engine Delegate D. McDonald, Steward Delegate R. Escobar. Chairman armounced payoff would take place as soon as patrolman boards in San Juan. He said company not supplying enough fresh provisions and linens in other U.S. ports. Secretary said safety meeting was held conceming accidents on Sea-Land vessels. He noted crew would ask con­ tracts department to increase size of deck department. No beefs or disputed OT. Steward department thanked for good food and job. Next ports: San Juan, Rio Haina, Dominican Republic and Jackson­ ville, FL. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 3 — Chairman W. E. Lough, Secretary J. Delorey, Educational Director R. Blackwell. Chairman an­ nounced captain telexed company re­ questing enough money to cash year-end checks at payoff. He informed per­ manent crewmembers company requests they sign off in Long Beach rather than Oakland. Educational director urged crew to save cans for ship's fund. Treasurer noted $419 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company to install water fountain on second deck. Next port: Long Beach, CA. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 13 — Clhairman L. E. Wat­ son, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director R. Chapman, Deck Delegate R. Camthers, Steward Delegate S. Wilson. Educational director asked for donations for VCR. Treasurer armounced $157 in ship's fund. Crew voted to donate $60 to Tacoma (WA) Seaman's Center and $25 to American Merchant Marine Library. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thawed radio officer for installing receivers in all rooms. Steward department thanked for nice Christmas dirmer. Next port: Tacoma, WA. SEA-LAND HAWAII(Sea-Land Service), January 2 — Chairman announced payoff January 7 at Long Beach. Educa­ tional director noted need for more movies while treasurer reported no money in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review return to six-month rotary shipping and no permanent jobs. Crew requested washing machine for greasy work clothes. Next port: Oakland, CA. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), January 15 — Chairman L. Freebum, Secretary F. Sisori, Educational Director S. Speedy, Deck Delegate M. Talalotu, Steward Delegate B. Racklin. Treasurer noted $3.50 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Crew asked to keep lounge neater. Next port: Long Beach, CA. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Service), January 28 — Chairman R. F. Garcia, Secretary F. King, Deck Delegate J. Alves, Engine Delegate M. D. Levan, Steward Delegate J. L. Stein. Chairman announced payoff scheduled after cus­ toms and immigration clear vessel. He reminded members to look into scholar­ ship program for children heading for college. Educational director posted 1990 schedule of classes at Piney Point and urged members to upgrade. He asked crew to donate to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs' or disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into having vacation days credited toward days at sea for pen­ sion. Crew asked to keep ship clean. Copies of Seafarers LOG received in Hong Kong. Ship picked up milk in Japan after mnning out. Crew requested steak knives. It also sought company shuttle service in Busan because of pos­ sible trouble with local residents. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), January 21 — (Hhairman James Rader, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Direc­ tor J. Del Rio, Engine Delegate Willie Lee Jr. Chairman stated voyage was smooth and thanked steward department for holiday meals. Secretary urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked chair be put in wheelhouse for helmsman. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), January 7 — Chairman A. Harrington, Secretary D. B. Smith, Educational Direc­ tor J. Dellinger. Chairman thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational direc­ tor stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point and giving to SPAD. Engine delegate reported beef with chief and first engineers. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next ports: Boston, MA and Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 19 — Chairman T. K. O'Brien, Secretary C. Crane, Educational Director M. Phillips. Chairmari stressed • importance of U.S.govemment's drug regulations. Secretary noted $150 in ship's fund. Educational director reported temporary stay on random drug testing because of SIU's lawsuit. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew sought clarification of lookout duties. Crew asked if money could be telexed home even at own expense. Next port: Tacoma, WA. See page 26 for information on using official logbooks from the National Archives to help WWII merchant mariners verify their wartime service. �> '.'r, •Ar.'i: 't i •- .i\ " 'f * I Erasmo Flecha, 88, passed away January 12. Bom in Humacao, PR, he joined the SIU in November 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Flecha sailed in the engine de­ partment. His wife, Josephine, survives him. GEORGE W. FLOOD George W. Rood, 85, died during December 1989. The Bermuda native joined the union in December 1945. His first ship was the Alcoa Pros-pector and he con­ tinued to sail in the steward department on Alcoa vessels during the '40s and '50s. Brother Rood retired in July 1965. He is survived by his wife, Sarah. was a charter member of the SIU, joining in November 1938 in the port of Mobile, AL. Brother Costlow sailed in the engine department and shipped from both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts before retir­ ing in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Violet, and daughter, Stephanie Mellema. EDWARD CAUDILL Edward Caudill, 74, passed away February 1. Bom in Ken­ tucky, he joined the Seafarers in May 1952 in the port of New Voric. The galley g^g veteran upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Caudill began receiving his pension in November 1982. His wife, Rosalie, survives him. JULIO FIGUEROA Julio Figueroa, 75, died Janu­ ary 21. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Figueroa sailed in the steward department after joining the union in August 1944 in the port of New York. He volunteered for many union activities. His last ship was the Sea-Land Charleston before he retired in July 1977. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Juana. AURELIO FINNOCinO Aurelio Finnochio, 80, passed away Novem­ ber 17, 1989. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in September 1972 in his native San Francis­ co. Brother Finnochio received his first pension check in August 1978. JOHN H.FURR John B. Rannery, 85, died Jan­ uary 10. The deck department veteraii was bom in New Jer­ sey. Brother Rannery joined the Seafarers in August 1943 in the port of New York. He as­ sist^ the union during many beefs by walking in picket lines and distributing materials. He retired in July 1969. ' '"S BROWN HUSZAR JENSC. MADSEN Brown Huszar, 75, died November 2,1989. A nafive of Hungary, he joined the Seafarers in May 1944 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Huszar sailed in the galley gang before he retired in Febmary 1977. He is survived by his wife, Mary. Jens C. Madsen, 77, passed away. The native of Denmark joined the union in October 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Madsen sailed in the engine department before he began collecting his pension in January 1978. He is survived by his wife, Louise. TOM KARATZAS Tom Karatzas, 73, passed away December 25,1989. He was bom in Greece and had been a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, an SIUNA affiliate, before joining the SIU in September 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Ktu-atzas, who retired in May 1977, is survived by his wife, Betty. John H. Furr, 63, passed away December 12,1989. The Ar­ kansas native served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. He joined the SIU in October 1956 in the port of Houston. The . deck department veteran up­ graded at the Lundeberg School in 1975 and 1979 be­ fore retiring in May 1989. Brother Furr is survived by his wife, Lucille. Alfred J. Karr, 70, died Octo­ ber 19,1989. The Camden, NJ native joined the union in Sep­ tember 1953 in the port of New York. He was member of the black gang before retiring in October 1984. Brother Karr's wife, Peggy, survives him. CARY A. GARNER MARIO G.LOPEZ Cary A. Gamer, 81, died Octo­ ber 27,1989. A native of Randleman, NC, he served in the Army from 1939 to 1943. * Brother Gamer joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in May 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, VA. He began collecting his pension in July 1971. Mario G. Lopez, 84, passed away December 5, 1989. A native of Yauco, PR, he was a charter member of the union, having joined the SIU in December 1938 in the port of San Juan. He saw active overseas duty as a merchant mariner during World War II. The deck department veteran last sailed on the Beatrice Vic­ tory before retiring in Decem­ ber 1969. Brother Lopez is survived by his wife, Onesina. ENRIQUE GONZALEZ Enrique Gonzalez, 82, passed away De­ cember 19,1989. He was bom in Key West, FL and joined the union in November 1949 in the port of Tampa. Brother Gonzalez sailed in the deck department before retiring in December 1972. NICHOLAS GORESH Nicholas Goresh, 78, died No­ vember 5,1989. The Pennsyl­ vania native became a Seafarer in May 1945 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Goresh sailed in the steward department and retired in May 1974. His wife, Julia, survives him. SVENDHOMMEN JOHNB.FLANNERY f.'-w > rr^hinr- Svend Hommen, 67, passed away June 6,1989. Bom in Norway, he joined the SIU in May 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Honunen up­ graded his engine department endorsement to QMED in 1972 at the union's school in Piney Point. He began receiving his pension in July 1978. ALFRED J. KARR TORSTEN LUNDKVIST Torsten Lundkvist, 81, died January 26. A native of Sweden, he joined die union in May 1951 in the port of New York. Early in his deck depart­ ment career he sailed on Water­ man Steamship vessels. Brother Lundkvist started col­ lecting his pension in March 1975. He is survived by his wife, Rosa. JOHNMcKAREK John McKarek, 73, died De­ cember 25, 1989. Bom in New York, he joined die Seafarers in June 1943. Brother McKarek sailed in the deck department. He retired in June 1973. His wife, Mitsuko, survives him. T. C. MALGNE T. C. Malone, 72, died January 19. A native of Boaz, AL, he joined the Seafarers in August 1959 in the port of Houston. Brother Malone retired from the galley gang in December 1980. His wife, Gladys, sur­ vives him. ARTHUR M. MAYER Arthur M. Mayer, 77, died January 2. He was bom in New York City and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in Febmary 1966 in the port of San Francisco. He started drawing his pension in December 1979. the union in September 1964 in Port Arthur, TX and sailed in the engine department on Slade In­ corporated vessels. Boatman Jones retired in January 1969. He is survived by his wife, Mattie. CLAUDE M. MIDGETT Claude M. Midgett, 75, passed away De­ cember 30, 1989. The Kitty Hawk, NC native served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. He joined the Seafarers in September 1966 and sailed in the engine department on vessels owned by the Virginia Pilots Association and the As­ sociation of Maryland Pilots. Boatman Midgett retired in Febmary 1981. JOHN L. PARKS John L. Parks, 43, died Novem­ ber 19,1989. He was bom in Ellijay, GA. Boatman Parks joined the SIU in April 1969 in the port of Philadelphia and worked in the deck department on Interstate Oil and Transport boats. He was an active member at the time of his death. •I, HARVEY W. MORRIS Harvey W. Morris, 77, passed away December 28,1989. The native of Hutchinson, KS joined the Seafarers in Septem­ ber 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Morris sailed in the steward department until his retirement in October 1965. He is survived by his wife, Lil­ lian. EVARISTO PANTOJA Evaristo Pantoja, 71, died January 21. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the union in March 1943 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department before retiring in September 1980. Brother Pantoja's wife, Rita, survives him. LUKEJ.WYMBS Luke J. Wymbs, 71, passed away Janu­ ary 11. He was bom in Ireland and joined the SIU in April 1951 in the port of Norfolk, VA. Brother Wymbs began his seafaring career sailing On Victory Car­ riers and Waterman Steamship vessels. He upgraded his deck department ratings at Piney Point in 1973 and 1975. He volunteered for union activities and assisted another SIU mem­ ber to become a naturalized American citizen. Wymbs retired in October 1981. JOE ROUGHTON Joe Roughton, 73, passed away November 12,1989. The North Carolina native joined the Seafarers in June 1959 in the port of Baltimore. He worked in the black gang on G & H Towing and Moran boats. Boat­ man Roughton upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He started collecting his pension in April 1982. IRA TURNER "•V."'?' : J- " s'' ,• IraTumer, 85, died January 21. The deck de­ partment veteran was bom in New Jersey. He joined the union in July 1960 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Tumer retired in January 1970. He is survived by his wife, Kathiyn. GREAT LAKES NORDPEDERSEN Nord Pedersen, 94, passed away January 31. Bom in Norway, he joined the Intemational Dr^ge Workers Union in 1917 which merged into the SIU's Great Lakes Division in 1961. He was a dredge worker for Great Lakes Dredge and Pock until his retirement in April 1967. Brother Pedersen is survived by his wife, Anna. ' ,; ; ' ! CHARLES E. RITCHARDS INLAND GEORGE W.JONES George W. Jones, 81, died No­ vember 13, 1989. Bom in Texas, he joined Charles E. Ritchards, 81, died January 11. A na- ^ tive of Thomasville, MI, Contittued pit 26 '. •> • l.v' -'Aits �SEAAWfffS LOG ^ Final Continued from pt^e 25 he joined the union in Novem­ ber 1953 in the port of Frank­ fort, MI. Brother Ritchards sailed in the engine department before retiring in January 1971. His wife, Thelma, survives him. WILBUR SAUCIER Wilbur Saucier, 84, passed away January 28. He was bom in Ocanto, WI and joined the SIU in October 1955 in the , port of Frankfort, MI. Brother Saucier sailed in the steward -V?;:- " department. He began collect­ ing his pension in September 1975. RAILROAD MARINE DANIEL A. ZELLER Daniel A. Zeller, 89, died Janu­ ary 24. He joined the union in July 1960 in his na­ tive New York City. Brother Zeller sailed in the deck depart­ ment for the New York Central Railroad marine division. He retired in July 1965. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Catherine. Keep Your Union Strong — Participate In Union Meetings :i-:: • i ?ir, inr, • Sumnfiary Annual Report for the SIU Pacific DIstrict-PMA Pension Plan .,; V • •••' This is a summary of the Aimual Report for the SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan [Employer Identification No. 946061923, Plan No. 001] fira-the year ended July 31, 1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as requir^ under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). .'-'Jf-.r;: Basic Financial Statement •rh^; ^:- •• •V i •;: ;::•• • :• ' ' "' • ' • ^-''y ® Minimum Funding Standards j|; TV". Our actuary's statement shows that enough money was con­ tributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum fimding standards of ERISA. I- Your Rights to Additional Information J !;'>•, ife: i fi •iiv. •I ' • ,P^- y y'r-r-,. it fr'; *• • ^ • i: Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $15,285,164. These expenses included $1,034,753 in administrative expenses and $14,250,411 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 6,456 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $145,425,056 as of July 31,1989, compared to $134,109,722 as.of July 31, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $11,315,334. This increase included unrealized appreciation 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. The plan had total income of $26,600,498 including employer contributions of $1,505,515, earnings from investments of $7,877,370, stock dividends of $820,908, ne( realized gain on sale or exchange of assets of $1,837,815, unrealized apprecia­ tion of assets of $14,536,948 and other income of 21,942. Employees do not contribute to this Plan. You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are in­ cluded in that report: 1 .An accountant's report; 2A^ts held fw investments; 3.Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full Atmual Report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Flan Administrator, SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francis­ co, California 94105. Telephone Number: (415)495-6882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San FrarKisco, California 94105, 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 of Labm-should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, NS507 Pensirm and Welfare Benefit Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20216 National Archives Heips WWil Seafarers Verify War Service for Veterans' Benefits If a World War II merchant mariner has found it difficult to obtain evidence of his wartime service, help may be available fi°om the National Archives. The federal government's record center has the official logbooks of merchant vessels active in World War II service. The National Archives has dis­ tributed those logbooks to its eight regional offices. Official Logbooks During the war, the official logbooks were turned in at the U.S. port entered at the end of the voyage. The National Archives has placed those logbooks in a regional archives central to the various ports in the United States where the logbooks were turned in. Official logbooks were issued to American reg­ istered vessels in the foreign trade at the beginning of each voyage. After 1937, these logs were also issued to vessels engaged in the coastwise trade. If a former WWI merchant mariner cannot locate any of the documents necessary to apply for veterans' status, and if the Coast Guard cannot find evidence of service in its records, then the logbooks held by the National Archives regional archives may be the next best source of verification. It's been a little more than two years since the Defense Department granted World War II U.S. merchant seamen who sailed between December 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945 veterans' status—some­ thing denied them for 43 years. But, this action does not mean automatic benefits for WWII merchant mariners. The first step in the process is obtaining evidence of wartime service. The former seamen should submit copies of any documents in their possession which could help to verify their service, to the United States Coast Guard, along with Form DD 2168, "Application For Dis­ charge of Member or Survivor of Member of Group Certified To Have Performed Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States," (available from all offices of the Veterans Administration). Requests should be addressed to: Commandant (GMVP:1/12), United States Coast Guard, 21(X) 2nd Street, S.W., Washington, DC 10593-0001. How to Obtain Logbook Copies Requests for copies of merchant vessel logbooks should be addressed to the director of the National Archives regional archives which holds logbooks for the port at which the individual's vessel ended its voyage. Listed in the box in the right column are the ports of voyage termination and the correspnding regional archives center. 1. Requests for logbook copies must be made in writing., 2. Requests for copies needed to verify veteran status must state that copies are needed for this purpose. 31 Requests must include: full name of vessel (for example, SS WALTER SCOTT, not SS SCOTT); name of port where the voyage ended, and approximate dates of the voyage, including the month and the year. Archives regional archives from which the copies are ordered. Info Contained in Logbooks The logbooks in the regional archives are not the traditional ships' logs often referred to as "deck logs." Rather they are those issued to masters of vessels in accordance with federal laws and regula­ tions passed to protect the health and welfare of merchant sailors. Entries initially recorded offenses and desertions punishable by forfeiture of wages, and injuries or illnesses of crewmembers. Later legislation required entries concerning circumstan­ ces surrounding passengers aboard ship. Also re­ quired were entries recording emergency drills held, and the watertight integrity of the vessel. What the logbooks do not contain, however, are descriptions of wartime actions in which the vessel was involved, or daily entries concerning the opera­ tions of the ship. That information was usually in­ cluded in the deck logs. Also, some WWII period logbooks do not name ports visited during the voyage due to wartime security restrictions. Restrictions Since official merchant vessel logbooks contain information relating to many individuals which may be of a personal nature, they are subject to the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Therefore, any entries which relate to medical or disciplinary matters concerning individuals OTHER THAN THE REQUESTOR may have to be deleted from copies provided. Also note that the location of logbooks for some ports is presently unknown. The Coast Guard and the National Archives are attempting to locate logbooks for ports not listed in the box below. But in some cases, vessels registered in foreign countries were not required to maintain and turn in logbooks of this type. Where to Write Regional Archives New England Region National Archives 380 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02154 (617)647-8100 Date Span Boston, MA Portsmouth, NH Portland, ME Providence, RI 1942-53 1942-55 1941-55 1941-53 Northeast Region New York, NY National Archives New York, NY Bldg. 22 - MOT Bayonne Bayonne.NJ 07002-5388 (201)823-7252 1942-58 1959 Mid-Atlantic Region National Archives 9th & Market Streets, Room 1350 Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215)597-3000 1919-21 (942-56 1958-59 1942-57 1964-67 1940-55 Copies Provided Free of Charge If the requested logbook(s) can be located, the veteran will te provided, FREE OF CHARGE, ONE copy of the logbook pages needed to verify veteran status. These are: 1. The logbook cover. 2. Page 3, which shows inclusive dates of voyage, name of master and, usually the names of the ports visited. , 3. Pages containing the entire crew list. 4. Pages containing any entries which specifical­ ly relate to the injury, illness and treatment/hospitalization of the requestor. Requests for more than one copy of the required pages (and all requests for copies of pages not needed to verify veteran status) are subject to a minimum charge of $5.00 (this covers the cost of up to 14 pages). Additional pages beyond this are $.35 each. The regional archives will send a bill with the copies, or notify the requestor of the cost if it is more than $5.00. DO NOT SEND PAYMENT WITH THE INITIAL REQUEST. All payments must be paid by check or money order made payable to National Archives Trust Fund Board (or NATFB), and addressed to the National Port Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD Norfolk, VA (includes Wilming­ ton, NO Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth, VA 1956-57 1963-64 Southeast Region Savannah, GA National Archives Jacksonville, FL 1557 St. Joseph Avenue Tampa, FL East Point, GA 30344 (404)763-7477 1941-53 1943-51 1942-51 Southwest Region National Archives 501 West Felix Street P.O. Box 6216 Fort Worth, TX 76115 (817)334-5525 Brownsville, TX Corpus Qiristi, TX Galveston, TX Houston, TX Mobile, AL New Orleans, LA Port Arthur, TX 1946-59 1943-72 1941-74 1942-73 1942-56 1942-76 1939-70 Pacific SW Region National Archives 24000 Avila Road P.O. Box 6719 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-6719 (714)643-4241 Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA (includes Wilming­ ton, Long Beach & San Pedro) San Luis, CA Port Hueneme, CA 1916-42 1942-54 1942-54 1945 Pacific NW Region National Archives 6125 Sand Point Way,NE SeatUe,WA 98115 (206)526-6507 San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Portland, OR Coos Bay, OR Astoria, OR 1927-57 1890-1911 1910-37 1940-58 1942-58 1914-27 1915-40 �VV , '.'.'-' . • ".J •-. ' MARCH mo 27 1990 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE inglne Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date QMED-Any Rating August 31 June II July 20 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler June II Marine Electronics Technician July 6 April 16 Marine Electrical Maintenance July 5 May 14 Diesel Engine Technology June 8 May 14 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. All Programs Are Geared to Improve Job Skills of 5IU Members and to Promote the American Maritime Industry April-June 1990 The following is the current course schedule for April-June 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: AU members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lundeberg School. 1990 Adult education Schedule Check-In Completion Date Date April 2 May 11 May 28 July 6 Lifeboatman April 16 April 27 May 14 May 25 June 11 June 22 Simulator Shiphandling May 14 May 25 June 18 June 29 Radar Certification April 9 April 13 April 30 May 4 Celestial Navigation May 7 June 8 Tankerman April 16 April 27 Limited Mate August 10 June 11 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Course Able Seaman ¥iBM...f' r'' . •.' •"•'/rC , Recertlflcatlon Programs Oil Spill Course April 30 May 4 May 14 May 18 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. May 28 through July 20 Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP • Yes - (.State) Date of Birth- Primary Language Spoken • Telephone. With this application COPIES of your discharges /nusr 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. , Mo./Day/Year (Zip Code) (Area Code) 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. ^ RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED .. DATE OF DISCHARGE Department. — • Yes GNo v • Yes • No Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: U.S. Citizen: Home Port VESSEL •—_—^ Book #. Social Security #. Seniority No • . ^ (.Street) . (City) CPR:, • Yes Date Available for training (Middle) Address. No • Firefighting: • Yes . . NoQ Upgrading Applicatloa (First) Completion Date July 2 Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) SHtSS College Program Schedule for 1990 (Lasl) Check-In Date May 28 Course Steward Recertification Completion Check-In Date Date Gourse Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. Name I J:- ^ 'i' Steward Upgrading Courses FULL 8-weck Sessions •t', 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 April 30 June 9 High School Equivalency (GED) April 30 June 8 Adult Basic Education (ABE) April 30 June 8 English as a Second Language (ESL) May 11 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course April 23 July 6 June 18 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. June 8 Developmental Studies June 4 Deck Upgrading Courses I; ' ;'t';'-r':fj- • 1: ^ ; — SIGNATURE. I Am intereslcd in (he Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicaled Here if Nol Lisled Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. DFXK Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes . GNo (If yes, fill in below) • • • Q • AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Male Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course to Trainee Program: From. Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance O Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Course(s) Taken. DATE. • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & (Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief t'ingineer Motor Vessel • Original .Vd l^ngineer Steam or Motor Q Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook Q] Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook AI.L DEPARTMENTS • Welding Q Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADUl.T EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO .Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. :0674 3/90 -Xi'- '• '';S> » ^',1 .'pi' '' 7 XiV T -jj;, '' , 1 Yfii ' • s 1 -• '-(i- ^5 1. ... •.( �j-',i;.'C ;* ;•;• SOfARCRS LOG SEAEUtEBS ''%i-'n'..\:hi-:-' r//- ABOARD THE USNS SILAS BENT ••?-.^' 1 • Vfff"'',li'',. • - . fcr- • ^.t DEHIL Signs are posted throughout the vessel: "Fire Drill 1300 Today." All the crewmembers know when the alarm is sounded they will have to spring into action. The USNS Silas Bent is in a West Coast port for repairs. The full crew is back onboard as the MAR Ship Oper­ ators vessel is nearing its sailing date. The day is gray and dank with a bonechilling wind whippingacross the har­ bor. It is not the best of days for a fire drill, yet the crew is aware that a fire will not pick a perfect day to start. As the alarm sounds, crewmembers run to their stations in what appears to an outsider to be utter chaos. However, each person heads directly for his or her fire station to await orders. In just minutes the in­ spection team is satisfied and asks the crew to assemble in a common area for further information. The deck department is told it must fight a deck fire. Although it is a drill, the members must wear protec­ tive gear and use the hoses. Under the watchful eye of the ship's officers. Bosun Michael Marquette helps the able seamen into their uniforms while the ordinary seamen unfurl the hoses. In less than five minutes, both fire hoses are spraying streams of water off the port side into the harbor to extinguish the mock flames. Fire drills are regular training on SIU ships. All graduates of the Seafar­ The alarm sounds and it's all men to their ers Harry LundebergSchool must take stations. It is no different on the USNS firefighting before leaving Piney Silas Bent as crewmembers Point. Members know they must be scurry to their prepared in case the unthinkable hap­ respective stations to prepare for pens. the fire drill. ;• ^•- i'l?;' T,• ^ pi:-"': fit K'l •=-/ V 0': Able Seaman Jack Cooper discovers there can be some fun as he dons the flame retardant jacket for the exercise. HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS CHILD? partment undertook an all-out search for the missing teenager, but virtually no clues have tumed up. The case has proven firustrating. One of the only tools at the family's disposal has been the photo distribu­ tion campaign by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Christopher will reach his 21st birthday on August 9, so the National Center has updated its picture file on him by distributing age-enhanced drawings. He can be identified by small moleson his right arm and upper right chest. Ordinary Seaman Almus Allen finds out that all the firefighting training he received at the Lundeberg School comes in handy during the drill. This was Allen's first week on the job after graduating from Piney Point. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION Five years ago, 15-year-old Chris­ topher James Harvey and his father were at the family's summer home near Pagosa Springs, CO. Christopher was all set to leave for a sumer camp in Albuquerque, NM. He made his way over to a neighbor's house to say goodbye, and hasn't been seen since. The Hinsdale County ShcrifTs De- SHOULD CONTACT The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 OR Hinsdale County Sheriff's Department 1-303-944-2291 OR Your Local FBI Office Summary Annual Report for the SIU Pacific Dlstric^PMA Pension Plan for 1980 Pagi^f ;. i''V J;|ir:t:f IS':-'':. As crewmembers adjust his life support system, Able Seaman Mate Anzulovich keeps his hands out of the way to ensure a proper fit. .-•^ici' � 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 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU COMPANY AWARDED NINE SHIPS LUNDEBERG ELECTED HEAD OF SUP DOT TRANSPORT POLICY NO HELP TO SHIPPING NUNN STRESSES VITAL SHIP ROLE IN NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY BUTCHER, LEBACK URGE BACK OF AMERICAN-FLAG SHIPPING AFL-CIO THEME URGES 'REBUILDING AMERICA' SACCO SAYS U.S. WORKERS MUST BE NATION'S PRIORITY HOUSE REPS PLEDGE SUPPORT OF MARITIME OBJECTIVES SEATIME APPROVED FOR SIMULATOR COURSE CENSUS WILL AFFECT FUTURE BILLS SIU SCHOOL BRINGS TRAINING TO 4 VESSELS OF SEALIFT FLEET BREAUX REMINDS TRADE REP OF BUSH PLEDGE ON U.S. SHIPPING TRANSCOM COMMANDER WANTS AID FOR SEALIFT CAPABILITY GREAT LAKES SIU MEMBERS UPGRADE SKILLS DURING WINTER CREW IS PROUD TO BE PART OF THE NEW DIEHL OVER 600 SEAFARERS ORDER SPAD T-SHIRTS BABY BOND PROCESS IS SIMPLIFIED ADVENTURESOME 72-YEAR OLD STILL SAILING, TELLING SEA STORIES TANKER LOADING PLAN WOULD ELIMINATE SPILLS SAFETY BOARD'S TWO-YEAR STUDY DETERMINES FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIPS ARE UNSAFE 'FRENCHY' RUF DIES AT 70 SIU CREWS ON DIXIE TUGS HELP MOVE BARGES NATIONAL ARCHIVES HELPS WWII SEAFARERS VERIFY WAR SERVICE FOR VETERANS' BENEFITS FIRE DRILL ABOARD THE USNS SILAS BENT 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 3/1/1990 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. 52, No. 3 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log