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V.'" • .:> f,4 - : • -,, <•„• "i' S.'''£-;'; •: '/^..''i-is, •'. i®,!® •• vsasasftj^^K' - In a world where it is getting easier and easier for a runaway-flag shipowner to escape from any semblance of safety regulations and decent standards, it is a positive development that the world's seafaring unions were able to press and successfully secure an increase in the minimum wage for the exploited sea­ men of the world. This was one of the matters concerning the sea­ man's welfare which occupied the representatives of shipowners and seafaring unions in a series of meet­ ings held under the auspices of the United Nation's In­ ternational Labor Organization, the tripartite group that brings together business, labor and government. As a seamen's representative of the United States par­ Michael Sacco ticipating in the sessions held at the end of last month. I was glad to see a framework strengthened by which something can be done for the hundreds of thousands of exploited seamen in the world. At the meeting of shipowners and seafaring unions in a forum called the Joint Maritime Commission of the ILO, the parties agreed to in­ crease the world minimum wage for seamen from $286 to $335 per month as of October 25 and then to raise that rate again on the same date in 1992 to $356. This means the seaman working on ships operated under the flags of the runaway registries now will have a yearly salary of some $4,000; that is if he stays aboard the vessel for the full 12 months. Of course this action does not have any bearing on American seamen and furthermore will not affect one iota the seafarers from other traditional maritime nations who sail aboard the ships registered under the flags of their own countries. In fact, the notion of a yearly salary of $4,000 is almost ridiculous when viewed against the American, European or Japanese standard of living. What would a $4,000 annual salary do in this country? Some people spend more than that on feeding their dog. That amount of money hardly equals what an average citizen in these areas of the world spends on basic housing costs. At this session, the Joint Maritime Commission also recommended that the ILO study how the sweeping changes in the worldwide mari­ time industry are affecting seamen. Such ch^ges include the prolifera­ tion of runaway registries and so-called second registries (a traditional maritime nation's flag-of-convenience scheme) and the in­ crease in the number of manning agencies (many of which seem to op­ erate an awful lot like the types we used to call "crimps" in this coun­ try some fifty years ago). The positive end of this matter is that something has been done for the abused seaman who works aboard flag-of-convenience ships or on vessels that are part of state-owned fleets. The seafarer in these situa­ tions does not have the protection of strong, free and independent trade unions. This seafarer is dogged by a whole host of shipowner ef­ forts to keep him subjected to low wages and low standards. Any effort—no matter how smdl—to get the ninaway-flag operator to pay his seamen a higher wage and to bring shipboard living condi­ tions and safety standards closer to those found on the ships of the tra­ ditional maritime nations is worth doing. Once the conditions are on the books (in the case of the minimum wage it is on a world level), it is worth seeing to it that they are en­ forced- This is easier said than done. The runaway operator slides in between flags, becoming something of a phantom as far as any kind of law and order is concerned. While the runaway operator may continue to slip and slide between international laws and enforcement mechanisms, it is important to push for any kind of measure which will protect the seamen who work aboard these vessels. That is why the SIU continues to participate in international groups such as the ILO, or with the International Trans­ port Workers' Federation (ITF), the group which brings together sea­ faring unions from throughout the free world. As difficult as it is, we at least have a vehicle for raising the working conditions of the world's most exploited seamen. These efforts are in the interests of the unpro­ tected seamen on runaway-flag ships and they are in the interests of American mariners who benefit when standards are raised just a little closer to our own for those who compete with us in the world trades. Volume 53, Number II November 1991 The Seafarers 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, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith-, Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall, Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. SHI Urges Gambling For U.S. Cniise Ships The SIU voiced its strong sup­ port for a bill that could lead to both the investment of U.S. dollars in United States passenger ship operations and the creation of thousands of jobs for American seafarers. The bill, known as the U.S.Flag Cruise,Ship Competitiveness Act and introduced by Represen­ tative Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), would allow U.S.-flag cruise ships to offer regulated gambling on the high seas. Currently, the Gambling Ship Act—intended to prohibit off­ shore casino barges from evading state anti-gambling statutes—pre­ vents U.S.-flag cruise vessels from offering gambling on the high seas. Meanwhile, foreign-flag ships are not subject to the same restrictions, even though most of them operate from U.S. ports. In testimony before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on October 10, Terry Turner, SIU director of government relations, said, "The reality of the modem cmise industry is stark and clear: No cmise ship without gaming can directly compete in the same service against other vessels re­ ceiving substantial revenues from shipboard gaming." Bill Bans Crulses-to-Nowhere The U.S.-Flag Cmise Ship Competitiveness Act would elimi­ nate most so-called cmises-to-nowhere, a foreign-flag tactic which exploits loopholes in the Gambling Ship Act. On a typical trip, the foreign-flag vessel would leave a U.S. port, open its gambling facili­ ties once the vessel has left the U.S. territorial sea (usually three miles seaward) and allow its pas­ sengers to gamtlle for several hours before retuming to its port of embarkation. Under H.R. 3282, such a vessel would be prohibited from engaging in gambling unless it went to a foreign port or was on a voyage of more than 24 hours with food and staterooms for all passengers on board. "Unregulated cruise-to-nowhere casino ships, which are clearly illegal, are the only ships that would suffer from this bill," Tumer said. "These vessels have employed foreign individuals, at far below U.S. wage levels and without work or residence visas, despite the fact that they reside in and are employed full-time in the United States." Growth Industry As Tumer noted in his testi­ mony, the cruise industry, with an annual growth rate over 10 percent, is easily the greatest suc­ cess story of the last decade in the maritime industry. Cmise ships had 500,000 passengers in 1970; last year the figure was greater than 5 million. In 1990 shipboard gaming aboard foreign-flag cmise ships and cmises-to-nowhere grew de­ spite the recession, with a total of ; •• jr'' ' ' : "" T", $1.8 billion wagered on board^— primarily by U.S. citizens. Yet despite the fact that more than 85 percent of all cmise pas­ sengers worldwide are Ameri­ cans, only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cmise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SIUcrewed Independence and Consti­ tution). Further, the uncontested center of the world cmise industry is the U.S.—specifically south Florida, home port of dozens of cmise ships, none of them UiS.flag vessels. This situation exists largely be­ cause the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act, the two laws which discriminate against Ameri­ can passenger ships, were enacted when transportation was the pri­ mary service offered by passenger ships. The concept of the cruise ships had not yet been developed, and ships which did offer gambling on the high seas were little more than casino barges operated to evade state anti-gambling laws. Now, the cruise ship itself is considered the destination. Administration Support One year ago, the Bush adminis­ tration firmly opposed any changes in the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act. But last month it indicated a significant shift on the matter. John C. Keeney, the Depart­ ment of Justice's deputy assistant attomey general, criminal divi­ sion, offered conditional support for H.R. 3282. Testifying before the subcom­ mittee, he said the administration would not oppose casino gambling on U.S. vessels "on legitimate voyages from one port to an­ other." Creating More Jobs The benefits of H.R. 3282 would be plentiful. Passage of the bill "would be a major step forward in allowing our nation's vessels to compete, while not injuring other interests and not costing taxpay­ ers any subsidy or other pay­ ments," Turner said to the com­ mittee. "The United States cruise industry will enjoy a more level playing field for the first time in 40 years and will be able to com­ pete for a slice of the most rapidly growing sector of the maritime industry." At a time when citizens through­ out the U.S. are losing their jobs, H.R. 3282 would create significant new employment opportunities. Modern cruise ships typically re­ quire 500 to 1,000 crewmembers per vessel, which supports a great number of seafarers due to rota­ tion and relief. The bill has not been reported out of the House committee as yet. Additionally, a companion bill has not been introduced in the Senate. Industry representatives antici­ pate there will be some amend­ ments to the bill proposed in order to meet the concerns raised by the Justice Department. -.J ' ;^-Vl' -I • .i �NOKMBER mi At Long Last, A Memorial to U.S. Seamon ,• ' .'• ' 'J "¥w'>" ;-• ' ' !• ' •vv; The contribution of American merchant mariners to their coun­ try, in war and in the pursuit of peaceful commerce, was finally recog­ nized in a ceremony last month which marked the unveiling of a New York City memorial depicting surviving World War II seamen aboard a life raft. During the ceremony, an honor guard of 23 World War II veteran seamen marched out onto the breakwater and stood at attention as a 144pound time capsule containing the names of the 6,775 mariners who died in WWII was lowered into the bow of the life raft. Taps was played and a New York City fireboat unleashed a stream of red, white and blue water. Among the honor guard members was SIU pensioner George Alexander, the only one of the veteran mariners present at the ceremony to have served in both World War I and WWII. The 98-year-old veteran steward department member, reflecting on the simple but moving ceremony, said of the recognition of merchant mariners, "It was a long time in coming, but when it did happen, it was beautiful." Alexander was joined at the ceremony by two other SIU World War II veterans, retired QMED William "Flattop" Koflowitch and Fran­ cis "Buffalo" Stallings, who sailed as a wiper. Both Koflowitch and Stallings echoed Alex­ ander's sentiments. "I feel that this ceremony should have taken place some time ago," said Koflowitch. "But the monument and the dedica­ tion ceremony were beautiful." AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, who shipped as a mate during WWII and who served as chairman of the memorial's organizing com­ mittee, noted that the unveiling of the statue represented the end of a long voyage. "Fifteen years ago, we dedicated ourselves to the task of creating the nation's first national monument honoring the American merchant seamen who have served this country in war and peace, and who have sacrificed their lives 1• ', ^ M Representing the Seafarers at the dedication ceremony were (from left) Tom Soresi, Charles DiChnio, Robert Gorbea, Ed Doruth, Mike Manekas, William "Flattop" Koflowitch, George Alexander, Louis Morales, Francis "Buffalo" Stallings and George Wilkey. Alexander, who sailed in WWI and WWII served in the ceremony's honor guard. Koflowitch and Stallings are WWII veteran seamen. to give freedom a chance," he said in his remarks at the ceremony. "For those of us in the trade union move­ ment—and particularly those of us from mari­ time labor—we take great pride and satisfaction in the knowledge that from this day forward, merchant mariners who served our country and who gave their lives for freedom will be forever memorialized on this waterfront site in our nation's greatest city." Sacco: More to Be Done SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, speaking at a reception following the dedication for the 1,000 or so individuals in attendance, noted that the memorial also served as a re­ minder of the work that remains to be done to 'Woricer Tax' Plan Ignites Boatman's Pmtest What does it take to make a 34-year-old, third generation tugboat captain mad enough to take on the political establishment regulating the U.S. merchant marine? Announce plans to tax him for his job! Anthony Primeaux has been talking to and faxing fellow boatmen in the Louisiana and Texas channels of the Intercoastal Waterway to urge them to sign a petition to stop the U.S. Coast Guard from imposing a "worker tax" on merchant mariners. Primeaux joins the SIU in a strong push to halt a U.S. Coast Guard plan to charge seamen and boatmen for the processing and issuance of merchant marine documents and licenses. The user fee plan was first established by Congress and signed into law by the president in the form of the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The government, looking for devices to bal­ ance the budget, ordered the Coast Guard to begin charging for its various services. The agency issued over the summer a notice outlin­ ing a program whereby seamen and boatmen will have to pay from $35 for a document without a qualified rating up to $330 for an upper level license, as well as being charged $17 for an FBI check. "This just struck a nerve," Primeaux recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "This struck me the wrong way. I've never been involved in politics before. I'm tired of them taxing the middle man while the rich keep getting richer." After he first read about the possible fees in the Seafarers LOG, Primeaux started talking Relief Captain John Primeaux adds his name to Anthony with his fellow boatmen who also did not like Primeaux's (standing) petition against the Coast Guard's imposition of a worker tax. Continued on page 9 secure for WWII mariners all to which they are entitled. "While the battle for recognition of World War II mariners has been won inch by inch, there are a few more inches left to go," he said. Sacco noted the need to enact a bill currently before Congress which would extend the civilian mariner eligibility cut-off date for veterans' benefits. Known as H.R. 44, the bill would extend the date from August 15, 1945 to the date set for all other branches of the Armed Forces—December 31, 1946. He also said efforts must be made to have the federal government's office of personnel management count WWII merchant marine service as the equivalent of military service and to ensure that all of the nation's 50 states extend their veterans' benefits programs to WWII seamen. "Those of us in the merchant marine today must not let up on the fight to achieve full and complete veterans' status for World War II merchant seamen and full and complete recogni­ tion of the vital role American shipping had in this conflict. We have inherited a proud track record—the men and women in the American merchant marine during World War II delivered the goods under daunting conditions. It is up to us to dedicate our energies towards achieving recognition for those who gave their all to their country," Sacco said. Monument Inspired by Photo The bronze and stainless steel statue pays tribute to the thousands of American seamen who lost their lives while engaged in their trade. The sculpture depicts four WWII seamen, three on a life raft, one in the water whose outContinued on page 8 At the reception following the ceremony. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and memorial sculptor Marisol display a photograph of the monument. yf: $m' .t • \. '...•••ill.' . I-; •. • �SUFARBtS 106 :V .<,.' - T-j' W-:- SRI Pushes Extension of U.S. Labor Laws to Runaway Ships it i'"^-'. . •"'. -i- "• Ifc {;• Citing the continually unscrupu­ lous conduct of many American vessel owners operating ships under runaway registries, the SIU expressed its unwavering support for legislation which would extend American labor laws to foreignflag ships owned by Americans and operating principally in U.S. commerce. The bill, H.R. 1126, would ex­ tend the protection of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Na­ tional Labor Relations Act for a five-year period to those foreignflag vessels. It was introduced by Representative William Clay (D-Mo.). "It's time to close the loophole in our labor laws that encourages the abuse of people who work on board these ships," SIU official Edd Morris said in testimony be­ fore the House Labor Standards Subcommittee on October 10. Morris and other representatives of organizations representing sea­ farers' rights testified that by cir­ cumventing American labor laws, the foreign-flag vessels are driving U.S.-flag ships off the seas at a cost of many thousands of Ameri­ can jobs. Morris, who serves as an in­ spector for the International Transport Workers Federation and as such boards foreign-flag ships to determine if minimum wage levels and living conditions are being met, was able to pepper his testimony with vivid examples of the widespread human suffering spawned by runaway registries. The following is an excerpt from Morris' testimony: "I recognize that it has not been the intent of nations such as Libe­ ria, Panama or Honduras to allow their national flags to be used to shield such behavior. They simply hope to improve the condition of their national treasuries by under­ cutting the prices charged by in­ dustrialized nations for ship regis­ tration and tonnage fees. "But a ship registry is more than a mechanism for improving one's «•. •: [•' ^ i' i': t> $: it;-.-: • t 't balance of payments. Registries must establish, and most im­ portant of all, enforce standards of operation and safety... "This This hearing gives a yoice to a class of people who currently are too frightened to speak and too intimidated to act even when they are the victims of abuse and deceit. "Let me describe some repre­ sentative cases, the kind that I encounter on a regular basis. (The first case involves crewmembers who spoke on condition of ano­ nymity.) "The ship of this crew flies the flag of Cyprus... . Their com­ plaints include: • Food: They are given no fresh fruits or vegetables, or fresh dairy products. Canned food is shunned because the cans are rusted and expiration dates passed... . They have no cooking oils. • Living conditions: Living quarters have leaking ceilings. (Cleaning and clothes-washing sup­ plies are scarce or non-existent. They have no toilet paper. • Working conditions: The crew is expected to work without gloves, including paint chipping. They are not provided with safety glasses. • Pay and hours: The employ­ ment contract obtained through a Maldive Island manning agency calls for pay of $300 per month regular pay and $80 additional to cover overtime. "Actual pay is $270 per month, with overtime paid at a rate of $1.40 per hour. However, the crew is not paid overtime for hours worked when the ship is not at sea. Thus, they are not compen­ sated for securing the ship, standby time, undocking, etc... ." Morris gave other examples, such as the Panamanian-flag sea­ man who was paid $6,000 less than his predecessor as Second Officer aboard the Golden Shimizu. Other crewmembers from that ship told Smalley Recalls Sleeping Car Porter Days T :.• •:v • J Assistant Cook Bill Smalley (right), a member of the SlU's Government Services Division who sails on MSGPAC ships, talks with A. Philip Randolph Institute President Norman Hill during the recent Solidarity Pay rally in Washington. Smalley, prior to shipping had been active in the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the union once headed by the legendary A. Philip Randolph, who played a key role in organizing the civil rights protests of the late '50s and '60s, including the 1964 March on Washington. the Coast Guard they were victims of harsh and discriminatory treat­ ment, including being shorted on pay and being paid in foreign cur­ rency. They said leave pay and overtime were denied; they worked excessive hours; were provided with poor quality food and an insufficient supply of food; and had water rationed for 20 minutes twice a day. The crew also was concerned about safety factors. The ship had no lifeboat drills nor fire and boat drills in the past four years. Moreover, testimony and pre­ trial depositions delivered under oath in a court case in Tacoma, Wash, established that crew­ members on many, if not all for­ eign-flag ships routinely are cheated of their rightful wages. This wage cheating places lawabiding American-flag ships at a financial disadvantage worth mil­ lions of dollars, noted Morris. He said, "Congress should stop the American sanction of the 'free­ dom of exploitation' encouraged by foreign ship registries." mi m Abskaa OH Dar^opimit To Be Debated in Senate The energy bill, which contains a provision on opening a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), will be taken up on the Senate floor in early November, according to Capitol Hill sources. The legislation has far-reaching consequences for the American-flag tanker fleet be­ cause the transport of Alaska oil, which if developed and earmarked for domestic consumption, would be subject to cabotage laws. Senate leeAct George Mitchell has promised to make the bill a legislative i*iority afta: passage of the Civil Rights bill, now under debate. ANWR is the most promising region for American oil reserves; estimated to contain upwards of 8.8 billion barrels of oil. Such a find would provide not only a large measure of energy security for the nation, but would also give a big boost to U.S.-flag shipping, partic­ ularly at a time when Alaskan North Slope oil is waning. Passage of an ANWR oil explo­ ration and development provision in the energy bill is not certain. Although the bill calls only for the exploration of a small section of the refuge, groups concerned with protecting the environment are ex­ erting heavy pressure on Congress to keep the entire ANWR region undeveloped. There are some senators who are so opposed to ANWR devel­ opment that a filibuster has been threatened. Meanwhile, action in the House on similar legislation has stalled in a Merchant Marine and Wildlife Subcommittee chaired by Gerry Studds (P-Mass.). The bill is also before the House Committee on the Interior. It is unlikely that the House will be able to act on this measure before the end of the year unless the recess, now set for Thanksgiving, is delayed. Meanwhile, the SIU, working with the maritime industry in gen­ eral and U.S.-flag tanker vessel operators in particular, is urging passage of the jjill. Buy/Ship American Provision on Hoid As House Votes Down Foreign Aid Biii As the LOG was going to i»-ess, the House of Representatives voted down, by a vote of 159-262, a compromise foreign aid bill. Ap­ parently, the strong opposition to the conference repeat centered on 1wguage j^rtaining to family plan­ ning funding and the buy Ameri­ can/ship American provision contained in the bill. The same compromise bill had passed the Senate by a vote of 61-38 on Octo­ ber 8. The compromise bill supported by the Senate and voted down by the House grew out of a conference committee report after both cham­ bers of Congress passed their own versions of die foreign aid bill ear­ lier this year. The House and Senate confer­ ee^ in working out the compro­ mise bill, adopted language which called on governments receiving actual cash aid from the United States to sign agreements which establish that a portion of the American taxpayer monies they receive will be spent in the U.S. and shipped on American bottoms. The conferee language further stated that if no agreemoits have been agned, the nations receiving cash aid would be subject to a slid­ ing scale up to 75 percent of money by Fiscal Year 1996 on American goods of which 50 p^cent would be transported on U.S.-flag vessels.The bill legislated an equal distribution of departure ports. It is now up to the confidence committee to resolve the ccmtroversial issues and report out an­ other version of theforeign aid bill. Then both the Senate and House would have to vote on the new bill. U.S. shipping interests will be working to ensure that the buy Americaiyship America provi­ sion remains intact However, President Bush h^ tlueatened to veto the foreign aid bill, citing both the family planning wd buy Amdican/ship American initiatives as reasons for his oppo­ sition. ;:FI �;'v > V' ' NOmBER 1991 :•!''-/> '•1' ; World Minlimim Pay for Exploited Seamen Goes Up from $286 per MonHi to $335 The world minimum wage for seamen has been raised from $286 to $335 per month in a move which attempts to bring up the working conditions of the exploited and downtrodden seamen working for runaway-flag operations. The new rate, which was pushed for by the world's seamen's unions, went into effect October 25 and will increase again on October 25,1992 to $356. Unions representing seafarers have been agitating within the In­ ternational Labor Organization (ILO) for an increase in the world minimum wage rate for seamen, a level of compensation that is paid to most of the seamen working aboard ships operating under run­ away registries. The ILO, a United Nations agency made up of equal represen­ tation from management, labor and government from every mem­ ber nation, has set a minimum wage rate for seamen since 1946. The rate represents a recom­ mended monthly wage for an able bodied seaman. The most recent increase was enacted when the ILO's Joint Maritime Commission (JMC), which is made up of repre­ sentatives from the world's ship­ owners and seafaring unions, met in Geneva from October 17 to 25. The JMC participants, including SIU President Michael Sacco who served as a seamen's representa­ tive from the United States, also determined there is a need to de­ velop a new formula for periodic revisions of the minimum wage code for seamen. A new method was devised which expands the list of countries used in calculating the rate and which takes into con­ sideration currency fluctuations. The JMC recommended to the ILO's Governing Body that a committee be convened in every alternate year between JMC ses­ sions for the purposes of re­ viewing the seaman's minimum wage so that adjustments can be made without a full meeting of the JMC. A spokesman for the Interna­ tional Transport Workers' Feder­ ation (ITF), the group which brings together free unions from around the world associated with various modes of transportation— including the SIU, characterized the meeting as extremely success­ ful. He noted this was the first time in the history of the JMC that seafarers had won a minimum wage increase for two successive years. The ITF representative also noted that detailed discussions were held on items affecting the shipboard environment and em­ ployment rights of seafarers. The system of the application of mini­ mum standards for seafarers was also reviewed. The ITF spokes­ man noted that those representing seamen at the JMC meeting found themselves confronting intran­ sigent shipowners who were intent on either retaining the status quo or deferring items to future sessions. Thus the fact that the JMC adopted 18 resolutions covering Burning Fishing Vessel Crew Rescued by Virginia Sands Seafarers aboard the F/V Vir­ ginia Sands rescued six crewmembers whose fishing boat, the Lady Jay, caught fire 30 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass. The rescue took place August 18. SIU members aboard the Vir­ ginia Sands, a dragger which sails from the port of New Bedford, Mass., were: Captain Carlos Camarao. Engineer Carlos Cova and Deckhands Antonio Cravo, Joao Virginia Sands Captain Carlos Camarao (right) directed the rescue ef­ fort. He is pictured with SIU Patrolman Eugenio De Sousa. -*y-. -n^.<i.^ry---: ..y- - • Engineer Carlos Cova was one of the crewmembers aboard the Virginia Sands when it conducted a rescue operation last August. Cravo and Jose L. Leonardo. The Virginia Sands responded to a distress call sent by the Lady Jay shortly after 5 a.m. When the Virginia Sands arrived, the Lady Jay crewmembers were in a life raft and the LadyJay was burning. The Seafarers brought all six men aboard the Virginia Sands. Shortly thereafter, a Coast Guard cutter arrived, extinguished the blaze and towed the Lady Jay to Nantucket. The Virginia Sands is one of the many fishing vessels in New Bedford under contract with the SIU. Jobs Export Protested areas of ITF concern is viewed as a very positive development. Among these resolutions were ac­ tions affecting the wages, hours of work of seafarers, manning levels, the repatriation of stranded sea­ men and the expansion of enforce­ ment mechanisms in the hands of member nations. Additionally, other resolutions called for a de­ tailed evaluation of the current status of world shipping and how the welfare of seamen is affected by changes within the industry. After a lengthy discussion on drug and alcohol policies directed at seamen, the JMC participants agreed to ask the ILO to convene a tripartite meeting of experts in the field with the purpose of devel­ oping educational materials and a prevention program. '--I; ••• The Bush administration proposal to in­ stitute a so-caiied free trade agreement with Mexico has met with skepticism from American unionists who smell a rat in the deal. The SIU joined with the Houston labor movement in protesting any plan which will result in the export of AmericanJobs to a low-wage country like Mexico. Pictured above is Recerti­ fied Bosun Ben Bom during the rally. Seafarers School Advocates Oil Spill Training for Ali Hands All American seamen should re­ ceive training in oil spill contain­ ment procedures in order to en­ sure that the United States has a pool of manpower available to respond to such accidents and to see that damage control proce­ dures are immediately instituted in the event of a discharge at sea, said the head of the SIU's training school in comments submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard. The agency's solicitation of comments on spill response plans for oil-carrying vessels included a section on crew training. The Coast Guard is in the process of developing rules to handle require­ ments raised in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CPA 90). This is one such rulemaking. The Lundeberg School limited its response to the section on crew training of the Coast Guard's Federal Register notice on this rule. Lundeberg School Vice Presi­ dent Major Ken J. Conklin (USMC-Ret.) said, "The Lundeberg School believes all merchant mari­ ners should receive training in oil spill prevention and containment procedures. First, this training will allow mariners working on vessels which become involved in an oil spill to conduct emergency damage control and containment procedures aboard the vessel until the appropriate contracted or co­ operative response center teams arrive on the scene." He also noted a second reason for training seamen in these proce­ dures: ". . . the training of all mer­ chant mariners would provide the nation with a pool of individuals qualified to work anywhere on oil spill response teams." Conklin emphasized that mari­ ners are accustomed to re­ sponding to orders quickly. "They are used to traveling far distances for their work. The nature of work aboard ships allows for extended periods of shore-side time when the mariner is off-duty. Thus a mariner who is ashore can be available for weeks tp months at a time without interfering with his or her usual employment duties aboard a vessel." The Lundeberg School head also maintained, "Any oil spill training should be ancillary to the Coast Guard certification and li­ censing process as are fire fighting and radar [training]." Certifica­ tion of completion should follow the mechanisms now used for fire fighting and radar endorsements. In this regard, Conklin recom­ mended the Coast Guard certify the oil spill courses given by insti­ tutions as complying with the agency's criteria. Conklin said the basis of this certification should include inspection of lesson plans and curriculum, equipment and materials, the qualifications of the instructors, and past experience in other Coast Guard-oriented training. He proposed a 40-hour course, which would be required of all unlicensed mariners. This course, Conklin suggested, should cover U.S environmental regulations, personal protective equipment, properties of oil, collection meth­ ods and equipment, and should culminate in a simulated recovery. Conklin also asserted that li­ censed shipboard personnel undergo a more stringent 80-hour training course. The wide-ranging provisions of OPA 90 was sparked by major oil spills in American waters in­ cluding the Exxon Valdez. The vessel response plans regu­ lations to which these comments were directed is just one small part of OPA 90's provisions. (Dther sections of CPA 90 address crewmember hours of continuous work aboard U.S.-flag tankers, liability issues of tank vessel operators, navigation systems for h^bors and much more. •V.': : ii -Y- m �SIAFARERS106 •m: - ••• t • ,'ji,; .;,i.r ••••;_ ? f -•I I 't. Texas Govemor Richanls Calls For Strong U.S.-Flag Shipping Texas Governor Ann Richards called for a stronger U.S. commer­ cial shipping fleet, as well as for new leaders "who care about what happens in America." Richards, who made her call for a vital American shipping industry during the West Gulf Ports Coun­ cil annual dinner last month, said Operation Desert Storm proved the vital importance Of a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. "There is a tendency these days to talk about commerce and trade as things that happen in corporate board rooms," Richards said to an audience of Houston-area trade unionists which included SIU members and their families. "But you and I know that America sails the oceans only because your members make it happen. "And we never saw greater evi. dence of that than we did in Opera­ tion Desert Storm. Many mem­ bers of the Seafarers sailed full throttle into hostile waters on aging vessels. That requires a spe­ cial kind of courage," she told those assembled by the West Gulf Ports Council, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment which is comprised of 42 national unions representing workers involved in shipping and marine-related industries. "Now that the war is over, I hope we have learned just how important the maritime trades are to us, and how important it is that we have a national maritime policy that keeps the lines of supply open and keeps this country strong— not only in time of war, but in the international economic competi­ tion," said the govemor, who was elected to her post in 1990. Richards noted the U.S. mili­ tary "charters 87 dry cargo ships for deployment, and 67 of them fly foreign flags. "A strong commercial fleet is our lifeline to the world," she said. "And if we are going to get that fleet, we need what [the SIU] says we need: a lot more vessels *built by Americans, owned by Ameri­ cans and crewed by Ameri­ cans.'" Richards then focused on what she called an insensitive, unpro­ ductive federal govemment. "It is time for us to have leaders who care about what happens in America," she said, "because we are overdue for something good to happen at home. "For too long, we've watched government budgets go up, taxes go up . . . but American pay­ checks aren't going up, and peo­ ple's lives are not getting any bet­ ter. Real family income has not increased significantly in this country since 1973. "For 20 years, the two-pay­ check family has been a necessity because it takes two to make what one did before. A study at the University of Utah found that if all women in the work force left their jobs, 60 percent of American families would be living below the poverty line." Richards was featured at the ports council event along with Railroad Commission Chairman Lena Guerrero and longtime ports council member, political activist and Communications Workers of America Local 6222 SecretaryTreasurer Dorothy Barker, who received the Ship's Wheel Award as the ports council honoree. J.N. Phillips Deckhand Patrick Cobbs takes a break in the galley. Lead Deckhand Tim Kunz heads back to work on the Geary. Orgulf Tugs Carry Harvest Grain Harvest time for America's upper plains states means plenty of work for the SIU crews sailing on Orgulf tugboats. Pushers like the J. N. Phillips and John Geary are busy loading grain into the barges that will float down the Mississippi River system to New Orleans for overseas ship­ ments. Orgulf tugs pick up the agricul­ tural cargo at river ports in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana. Other loads like coal, steel and pipes also make the journey south from the Missouri, Ohio and Illinois rivers to Moore's Landing, Mo. The Phillips and Geary operate in this upper river region. From Missouri, larger pushboats take the barges to desti­ nations along the lower Missis­ sippi River as far south as the deep sea port of New Orleans. Cook Clora Doom slices watermelon for the crew of the J.N. Phillips. Geary Deckhand Pat McGinley awaits his next assignment. Hustling across the deck of the John Geary is Deckhand Jeffrey Rosencrans. Deckhand Adam Schacknai digs into his lunch on board the J.N. Phillips. Geary Deckhand Zolly Person reviews benefits materials. Governor Ann Richards [left) and Texas Railroad Commissioner Lena Guerrero arrive at West Gulf Ports Council event. Recertified Steward Visits Headquarters Ekow Doffoh (left), a 1991 graduate of the Lundejberg School's recertified steward program, visits with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco to get an update on union activities. �NOVEMBER 799/ Lundeberg School Takes Safety Course toRlverboats The Lundeberg School took its comprehensive safety training pro­ gram to America's two most fa­ mous riverboats—the SlU-crewed Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. Instructors Byran Cummings and John Smith each spent three weeks on each vessel to provide instruction in fire fighting, damage control, first aid and CPR. Cum­ mings worked on the Mississippi Queen and ran different courses in July, August and September. Smith covered the same material on the Delta Queen in May, June and August. "It was great. I learned how to use a lot of different equipment, I le^ed CPR and first aid and I learned a lot of new techniques," said SIU member Car! Keen, a member of the Mississippi Queen's deck department. Fellow SIU and deck depart­ ment member Rob McLemore said there is no comparison be­ tween these courses and others he had taken. "I've had instruction from several other (non-union) guys, but they were so repetitious. The instructors from the union build on everything they teach you, and they also give you the handson training," McLemore said. David Kish, vice president of administration at Delta Queen Steamboat Co. which operates the passenger boats, expressed great appreciation for the safety training and the instructors. The program started in 1990 when the company asked the Lundeberg School for on board instruction because many crewmembers are unable to attend classes in Piney Point, Md. Passengers Appreciative "This has turned out to be a great thing for us and our passengers," said Kish. "Our crewmembers genuinely like to see Byran and John. Also, with what you read and hear these days about lack of con­ cern for passenger safety (on for­ eign-flag vessels), our passengers sincerely appreciate these courses. It opens people's eyes to the SIU, and it helps instill pride in our crewmembers." "The passengers also appreciate it," Smith said. "They saw some of the training and they were im- .-.I ''it»..i'.'.-'';V-> -; Lundeberg School instructor John Smith (right) works with deck depart­ ment member on board Delta Queen. SIU member Marvin Joy completes drill involving smoke machine. pressed. Many of them said it made them feel much more comfortable. "I think it also gives the crews confidence by showing them things they can do." Smith and Cummings, each with years of experience as fire fighters and paramedics, instructed 154 crewmembers from the two boats. They taught the emergency squads (comprised of the master, two pilots, chief mate, third mate and deck crew) as well as the gen­ eral crew. "In the event of an accident, there is a big risk when you have 4()0-plus passengers on what basi­ cally is a high-rise building on the water," Cummings said, noting the importance of the courses on board. The training took place through­ out the day, interspersed between regular crew duties. Finding time to train became an important fac­ tor. "You have to be inventive. The general staff works long shifts and gets little sleep, and I'm taking time out of their schedules." The emergency squads partici­ pated in at least 40 hours worth of training per week, while the gen­ eral crew received slightly less. Cummings and Smith worked long and unusual hours, catching crewmembers between shifts. "You catch thjem around the clock," Cummings said. "Some­ times it's 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. before a porter's shift ends." Hands-on Training The first aid and CPR segment included certification of crewmembers. Besides learning standard things, crewmembers practiced various techniques and functions with first aid gear, Cum­ mings said. They also learned how to prepare a person for helicopter lift-off. During the damage control week. Seafarers learned proper techniques for measuring and con­ structing patches. "We would put tape somewhere on deck repre­ senting a hole," Cummings ex­ plained, "and then crewmembers would have to figure out which type of patch to use and how to make it. "I also worked with some cooks at about 2 a.m., and a couple of them couldn't swim. So we went to a small pool and they learned how to stay afloat if they fall over­ board." The fire fighting segmeiit in­ cluded a review of last year's in­ struction, such as operating fire hoses and extinguishers (the crew practiced on shore during con­ trolled fires). This year Cummings added a smoke machine, and mem­ bers took part in a simulated res­ cue. "We hid a five-gallon red bucket in the bow thruster room," Cummings noted. "We smoked the room so you couldn't see your hand in front of your face." The students donned their pro­ tective gear (although they didn't engage it, since the smoke is safe) and went in pairs to search for the bucket. This type of hands-on training drew raves from the crewmembers and from Kish. "When you do this type of thing on board, you get a larger percent­ age of people through the train­ ing," Kish said. "Also, aboard the boat you work with your equip­ ment on your boat. That's a lot different than being at a separate training site." The Lundeberg School instruc­ tors offered other hands-on lessons such as falling into water while wearing breathing equipment. Moreover, Cummings had an important goal for this year's train­ ing. He wanted the emergency squads to work in small groups and develop a complete ship's plan, which they eventually accom­ plished. "First they went deck by deck, room by room," he explained. "Next, they listed all the water­ tight compartments, all the radios, the isolation valves for the firemain system. Then they did the fire stations (with hose lines and exits)." Cummings pointed out that such plans for certain inland vessels are overlooked because they aren't re­ quired by any law or regulation. Already Planning for '92 Cummings already has set the schedule for next year's sessions, beginning with a January course on the Mississippi Queen. "We're going to expand even further on the hands-on part," he said. "We've already got the basics down." A special review program also is being developed for new crewmembers. Seafarer McLemore added that Cummings and Smith "encourage you to ask questions. Also, after they leave, the mates and masters have their own drills, so this isn't somethipg we do once or twice a year and then forget." Personally, Cummings said his favorite part of the training "is the satisfaction I hear (from members) about what we have accomplished. They're all there to thank me and send me off when we're done, and I know they will be ready next year. "They're very appreciative, and they know this m^es them a bet­ ter, safer organization." During damage control course, Lundeberg School Instructor Byran Cummings (left) shows First Mate Dick Karnath patching technique. •f.-a I- ..." Mississippi Queen dining room staff adjusts hose as Byran Cummings observes. �h-i:-. ^ : 0mm " ' Ur:: - -M. 8 lii-->' ''* • • mm --Iv .V '.M-\ /-'••pn -'. •:ti " ,y,: .' i'f pi: • •? 51^^I :|- tfr-v !'-••• 4mr '•', i- •• - %"' m-4 •P-:''l S3;' 0m' •- 0; X - WkORm^ • National Memorial Pays Tribute to American Seamen Continued from page 3 stretched hand is within inches of reaching his shipmate's hand. As the tide rises and falls, the statue of the mariner affixed to the breakwater, which represents the man in the water, appears to come up out of the sea. The 7-and-a-half foot human scale monument was inspired by a WWII-era photograph of seyen seamen on a raft who survived the sinking of their tanker, the SS Muskogee, when it was struck by a German submarine's torpedo off the East Coast of the U.S. in 1942. The photograph was taken by the U-boat's commander and printed in a German newspaper. An American seaman obtained a copy of the publication and kept it with him even after his own ship was sunk and he was taken prisoner and moved to a labor camp in southeast Asia. The seaman brought the copy back to the United States when he was freed, hoping to identify the seven men. Only one has been named and, by all accounts, the seven seamen were never found. • mi- }: i. had given their lives to their country from the birth of the nation. Seamen served as Privateers of the Revolution, taking on the British at sea. Thousands of seamen were captured by the British, only to die aboard disease-ridden ships. Kirkland noted, "The American Merchant Mariner's Memorial is a fitting remembrance to those who gave their lives in defense of their country, "We honor, as well, the tradition of all those mariners who served—that of a strong and vital American merchant marine that bene­ fits this nation in peaceful commerce and, when­ ever needed, diligently supports and sustains our defense of freedom in time of war," Kirkland said as he closed his remarks. The American Merchant Mariner's Memorial ^oup is offering a color audio-visual cassette in VHS format of the October 8 dedication ceremony. The cassette wUl be priced at cost. Inquiries regarding the tape can be directed to the attention of Joan Samsen, Executive Director; American Merchant Mariner's Me­ morial; 1 World Trade Center, Suite 2611; New The time capsule is unveiled as an honor guard of WWII York, NY 10048, or by phone (212) 488-7650. Mariners looks on. The Robin Moor Went Doivn 50 Years Ago §3; 0. •' iilr :, i v- -i'- U ' - i* • w?: • •• •', • •. • /4'-. mm... 4- I# • ".,-^ •- m i-m-' •\': l-m'. SlU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco spoke on the need to continue the fight for full recognition of veteran merchant seamen. Designed and sculpted by Marisol, a re­ nowned artist, the American Merchant Mari­ ners' Memorial is located on a lower Manhattan Battery Park pier where the New York City Fire Department's Marine Division headquar­ ters building—an historic landmark—is sit­ uated. An estimated 8 million tourists annually will pass by the memorial, which has as a backdrop the Upper New York Bay and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The monument was donated as a gift to the people of the city of New York by the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial Committee which raised the funds for the monument from private monies. Time Capsule Opening in 2091 The time capsule lowered into the memorial has been hermetically sealed and will not be opened until October 8, 2091, 100 years from the date of the ceremony. In the capsule are the names of all the seamen who died during WWI and WWII, as well as other memorabilia of the American merchant marine. The dedication ceremony was opened by RADM Thomas A. King USMS (Ret.), who is president of the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial, Inc. and formerly was superinten•dent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Captain Warren G. Leback, Maritime Administrator, and sculptor Marisol also spoke at the event. Speaking at the reception which followed the ceremony were representatives of maritime labor, port authority spokesmen and individuals who played key roles in the activities of the memorial's corporation, which raised more than $750,000 of private monies to see the project through its completion and leave an endowment fund for future maintenance. The American Merchant Mariners' Memorial group's program noted that merchant seamen The survivors of the Robin Moor were rescued from their lifeboats in the South Atlantic 13 days after their vessel was torpedoed by a German U-boat. For most Americans, World War II began December 7, 1941 when Japanese aircraft at­ tacked Pearl Harbor and other military installa­ tions in Hawaii. But to the American merchant marine, and especially the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, the start of the international con­ flict can be traced a few months earlier to May 21, 1941—the date the Robin Moor was sunk, 50 years ago. The Robin Moor was approximately 700 miles south of the Azores sailing from New York to Capetown, South Africa when a German Uboat asked the vessel to identify itself. The unarmed U.S.-flag vessel was loaded with pas­ senger cars, engines, tin plates and general merchandise for South African stores. The Ger­ mans did not believe the manifest and gave the crew and passengers 20 minutes to abandon ship. The crew was ordered not to communicate an SOS. Once the four lifeboats were safely away from the Robin Moor, the U-boat lobbed 33 shells into the ship. The Robin Moor sank in 18 minutes. Nothing was known about the attack until the first lifeboat was rescued by a freighter 13 days later. When word of the sinking—the first involving a U.S.-flag merchant ship—reached Washington, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a message to Congress declaring the event -• i- "..-y an act of piracy. "We must take it that notice has now been served upon us that no American ship or cargo on any of the seven seas can consider itself immune from acts of piracy," Roosevelt said. "Notice is served on us, in effect, that the German Reich proposes so to intimidate the United States that we would be dissuaded from carrying out our chosen policy of helping Britain to survive. "... Were we to yield on this we would inevitably submit to world domination at the hands of the present leaders of the German Reich. We are not yielding and we do not propose to yield." Within weeks of the U.S. declaring war, German U-boats patrolled American coasts looking for merchant vessels. The SlU-contracted Seatrain Texas rescued the three sole survivors from a crew of 42 aboard the City of Atlanta which was torpedoed without warning on January 19, 1942 off Cape Hatteras. Less than a week later, the SlU-crewed Venore was attacked and sank in the same area, taking 18 men with her. A total of 1,200 Seafarers lost their lives and overall 6,775 merchant seamen were killed in World War II. In fact, only the Marine Corps suffer^ a higher rate of death among its fc*ces than did the American merchant marine. m , •• .V I -n �mm r.aMwM I .sj."wkMialairilfc NOVCMBCR J99I Seafarer Stiis Fight on 'Worker Tax' Continued from page 3 the idea of the tax. "We all thought it was a bad idea and would be expensive for ail of us." ^nC ' m-i rr- -r II®® Boatmen's Response Is Strong With the help of the legal staff for Higman Towing (which operates Primeaux's vessel— the Johnny Brown), he got the wording for his petition. Since September 10, he has contacted 27 different companies, reached some 500 boat­ men and received more than 400 signatures. The response against the user tax has been so strong to date that only one person has said no to signing the petition. Primeaux uses any and all means available to distribute the petitions. He has sent copies via the fax on board the Johnny Brown. He has pulled alongside boats to hand petitions to the crewmembers and has passed them out on shore. !»• communications representing all walks of the maritime industry—individual seamen and boat­ men, maritime labor unions, companies, the Maritime Administration and the Military Sealift Command—all of whom weighed in against a user fee for mariners documents and licenses. Tankerman Chris Weber prepares to toss a line ashore. User Ffee Under Review; CG Plans to Hear More Relief Captain John R. Primeaux Inspects a valve on a barge being pushed by the Johnny Brown. Captain Anthony Primeaux handles the pushboat Johnny Brown near Galveston, Texas. Because word of the petition has spread along the waterway, Primeaux regularly receives calls from fellow boatmen with the phone numbers of tugboats with crewmembers wanting to sign the petition. "I'll send it to anything that floats." Crewmembers aboard the Johnny Brown are behind Primeaux's efforts. "We've got to do something," said Tank-erman Chris Weber, who started sailing on the pushboats when the shipyard where he worked closed with the completion of the Star of Texas. "We can't do nothing unless we wake up," added Relief Captain John Primeaux (no relation to Anthony). Registered to Vote and Ready The pushboat captain does not plan to end his newly-found political involvement when the petition drive is finished. He plans to express himself at the polls supporting those elected officials who will stand up for his industry. "I recently registered to vote. Now I have a voice. If you aren't registered, you can't complain. I'm registered and I'm loud." Primeaux plans to gather all the petitions still in circulation by the middle of this month and send them to the SIU headquarters for distribution to Congress. The petitions also will be included when the Coast Guard re-opens its comments period concerning the tax. (As of press time, no announcement concerning the comments period has been published in the Federal Register.) The SIU has protested strongly against the imposition of the worker tax. During the Coast Guard's comments period on the proposed scheme, the agency received more than 500 Tankerman Charles Stark checks the oil level In the englneroom. Fighting the User Fee Pian Seafarers who believe, like Anthony Primeaux, that a fee for merchant marine documents and licenses Is unfair, should communicate their posi­ tion to elected officials In Congress. It was the passage of the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act which Instigated the current Coast Guard mandate to collect a fee for all services rendered—Including the processing and Issuance of marine documents and licenses. Congress can rescind Its action and dispose of the portion of the law which requires collection of monies from merchant seamen for their Coast Guard-Issued documents and licenses. The Seafarers LOG would appreciate receiving copies of all correspondence directed by Seafarers to elected officials on this Issue. Additionally, copies of any responses by the congressmen should be forwarded to the LOG. As the SIU continues its fight against the imposition of a "worker tax" on U.S.-flag merchant mariners, the Coast Guard, is mov­ ing toward re-opening a comments period pertaining to the issue of charging seamen and boatmen for the costs involved in processing merchant marine documents, certificates or registry and licenses. Ever since the Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register last June that the agency was considering such user fees, the idea has met a strong stream of opposition from all segments of the maritime industry. The furor raised against the proposal was evi­ denced in the more than 500 letters—the vast majority hostile to the proposal—submitted to the agency before August 4, the deadline for the first round of comments. The Coast Guard has advised the industry that it is seeking to re-open the comments period on the proposal. Notice of such a re-opening will be posted in the Federal Register. SIU President Michael Sacco, in a commu­ nication submitted during the agency's com­ ments period this summer, said the union rejected the notion that mariners have to pay to be able to work. The union also objected to the inadequate disclosure of the methods used for determining the rates of the fees and the fact that the open-ended tax meant the charge could keep increasing. The Coast Guard has proposed a basic fee of $35 for a merchant mariner's document (zcard) without a qualified rating. For those seeking a z-card with an AB, QMED, lifeboatman or tankerman endorsement, the cost would be $135—$35 for the issuance fee, $60 for the evaluation fee and another $40 for the examination fee. Under the proposal, a member upgrading from AB-limited to AB-unlimited would be required to pay $95—the $35 issuance fee and $60 for evaluation. The cost for those with licenses is set even higher. A mariner seeking a lower level license would pay $180 ($35 for issuance, $65 for evaluation and $80 for examination) while the upper level license would cost $330 ($35 for issuance, $70 for evaluation and $225 for examination). The Reagan administration first proposed the idea of a worker tax on documents in the early 1980s. While that administration sought to implement this tax as a way to alleviate the deficit burden in each budget proposal, the Congress consistently rejected the idea. However, last year, under pressure to balance the federal budget and lower the huge deficit. Congress included Coast Guard user fees in the Omnibus Budget Reconcilia­ tion Act of 1990. -.c",il.'/i'M-:. .'vii'.' . • • V, VM; ,? .^1 •y ^1# % '' - .-'5. v; • 1'- �- ; WBM' ••'.••-' 'I.-'. . soFuunsm 10 •' • MSG PadfK Fleet SMc Bay Op&atiais In limbo After Phllmme Senate Itete I':!::' ^7/1;, ^r; t t- . > ,1 • • 11-.•7:- ,V'^; 'iif • -• .,i-^ fc-v? I,.: -'i:' •' '•; MilitJiry Sealift Command Pa­ cific Fleet (MSG?AC) vessels, crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division, continue to use Subic Bay Naval Base despite a Filipino senate's vote to deny a 10-year lease exten­ sion to the U.S. Navy. "We have to wait and react to the Philippines' formal proposal," said Commander Rick Nelson, who is assigned to the State De­ partment's office for Filipino ne­ gotiations. "They (the Philippine government) have withdrawn their termination notice." President Corazon Aquino had urged the senate to support a 10year extension for the U.S. Navy to use the base west of Manila on the South China Sea. However, the 23-member senate rejected the treaty 11-12, falling five votes short of the tWo-thirds needed for the treaty, in September. Aquino had proposed taking the issue to the courts in order to hold a referendum where the Filipino citizens would decide if the Ameri­ can base would stay or go. Subic Bay employs more than 37,000 Filipino workers. However, Aquino announced last month she was dropping her plans to seek a vote. Under the previous lease arrangement, the Filipino government had to issue a one-year notice of termination to the U.S. Navy. Nelson said the Philippines has asked the U.S. government to ne­ gotiate a withdrawal within three years from Subic Bay. No meet­ ings have taken place because the formal request has not reached the State Department, he added. "We still have operational rights at the base with protection for our crews and employees," Nelson stated. "We are operating as if nothing has happened." Concerning MSCPAC and its members, the Navy has not issued any instructions or change in sail­ ing plans, according to an MSCPAC spokesman. "We are a tenant there. We can do nothing independent of the Navy," said Bob Borden, spokes­ man for MSCPAC. Archives to Open WWII Mariner Exhibit An exhibit to honor America's World War II merchant mariners will open at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. on December 7, the 50th anniversary of the Japa­ nese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The display will feature photo­ graphs, film footage, logbooks and audio and video remembrances from seamen of that era. The Ar­ chives has been soliciting such material for the past year to go along with the information it al­ ready had collected and stored. The exhibit, which will be on display for a year, will concentrate on the ports of Philadelphia, Balti­ more and Norfolk, Va. There is no admission charge for the National Archives, which also features original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Seafarers Support Edwards in Louisiana's Governor Eiection -.11 • '::v Seafarers in the New Orleans area are continuing to support for­ mer Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards as the Democratic Party nominee prepares for a November 16 gubernatorial runoff against for­ mer Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, the Republican candidate. SIU members, pensioners and family members joined in Ed­ wards' campaign effort and even received a visit from him at the New Orleans union hall. Edwards, 64, received slightly more votes than Duke in the pri­ mary October 19. Governor Buddy Roemer, one of 10 other candidates in the primary failed to get enough votes for the runoff. Edwards "talks our talk and walks our walk," said New Orle­ ans Port Agent Joe Perez. "He has been good to the maritime industry and he believes in Ameri­ can workers and American jobs." Edwards, who won gubernatorial elections in 1971, 1975 and 1983, has indicated his support for the labor movement, Perez said. Seafarers throughout Louisiana received information about Ed­ wards and the election through the mail, at union meetings and by telephone. SIU members helped with the campaign by making phone calls, driving an Edwards bandwagon and donating time for various other work. The participation of rank-andfile Seafarers and retirees in the campaign was outstanding, Perez noted. Edwards is favored over Duke in the runoff, though not deci­ sively. Many Roemer supporters are expected to vote for Edwards, due to Duke's background as a Klansman and Nazi sympathizer, From the left: Third Cook Eduardo Gonzales, OS Antonio Billanueva, AS Bill the New Orleans Times-Picayune Boiling, Bosun Bili Davis, Bosun Duke Duet, Bosun Mike Keith and Wiper Gerado reported. Ijopez show support for Edwards. F/V Mayflower Hit but Not Down i -HmMt Gubematoriai candidate Edwards greets SIU members at New Orleans hall. A New Bedford Standard-Times photographer captured this image of the SIUcrewed Mayfiower, which sustained massive damage during Hurricane Bob. Crewmembers were proud to report that white their vessel had t}een hit by the 100-mph humcane which battered New Bedford (Mass.) last summer, it had survived and was saiiing once again. The Mayflower, shown here August 20, one day after "Bob" hit, sustained roughiy $60,000 worth of damage. �•'.-'••v.',-. Schedule Hectic for Sea-Land Challenger Crew SIU crewmembers aboard the Sea-Land Challenger find very lit­ tle time to relax because of the hec­ tic 28-day schedule the vessel meets. "We've got a good crew on here," Bosun Roy Williams told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG re­ cently while the container ship was docked in Jacksonville, Fla. "There is always something to do and the members are ready to tackle it." The Challenger, built in 1968, sails what is known in maritime circles as the Crescent run. In less than a month's time, the 700-plusfoot ship makes stops at such Car­ ibbean ports as Kingston, Jamaica; Santo Domingo, Dominican Re­ public; and San Juan, P.R. On the mainland, the vessel unloads and loads in^ Elizabeth, N.J., New Or­ leans and Jacksonville. The Challenger is one of four Sea-Land ships operating on the Crescent mn. The others include the Sea-Land Crusader, Sea-Land Ex­ pedition and Sea-Land Discovery. • Steward/Baker Herbert Scypes prepares a plate of broiled fish. OMU Alberto Garcia sets up the lathe in AB Paul Barber (left) signs Anthony Mc the ship's machine shop. Quay, Jacksonville patrolman, aboard. Cleaning out a locker are AB Tito Colon (left) and Bosun Roy Williams. Deckhands Keep an Eye Out For the Unexpected on Tug Utah The Utah sails to meet a foreign-flag "saltie," and push it to the pier. Deckhand/Engineer Mike Kornmeier starts the Utah's diesel engine. When "no two tows are the same," the SIU crew of the Great Lakes Towing tugboat Utah knows each call out on the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio will be a different adventure. Deckhand/Engineer Mike Kornmeier recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, "Wind, river currents, weather and ships all create changes. The Maumee is unpredictable. Sometimes it flows contraary to the wind." Kommeier knows of what he is speak­ ing. He has been sailing aboard the Great Lakes Towing vessels for 24 years. Deckhand Mike Lock also is aware of the problems that can arise when tugboats attempt to dock or tow deep sea vessels— unless the rail goes under water," said Lock, who started sailing in 1974. "This can be dangerous work." On this particular job, the Utah was called out to help dock a foreign-flag vessel loaded with British steel. Captain Milo Bailey, called one of the best by both Kommeier and Lock, kept the deck dry throughout the job. The Utah met the "saltie" in the Mau­ mee River channel at Lake Erie and fol­ lowed it to the docking area using a series of bumps to glide the freighter to the pier. The tug held it against the dock until it was securely tied. Unlike ships designed specifically for the Great Lakes with bow and stem thmsters, deep sea vessels are unable to dock without aid. Deckhand Mike Lock hauls in the lines as the Utah leaves the dock "k -1 '"""I'''"--' J.- •, . 'J L- ..... �12 '^.V-N'/r~-:' •• '.••v-v^.-vv rfv' ...vS;-',4;.--' tl: Seafarers Join in Mobile AFL-CIO Rally Seafarers joined fellow trade unionists at a Labor Day parade in Mobile, Ala. Seafarers, both active and retired, joined the car caravan which moves its way from Mobile's Civic Center to Bienville Square. The Labor Day activities were called by the Southwest Alabama Labor Council AFL-CIO Among the Seafarers, retirees and family members who marched and also took part in the other events were: James W. Fleming, Amos B. Myers, H.L. "Buck" Weaver, Jack A. Olsen, George Pierre, H.W. Miller, H.H. House, Eddie Arnold Jr. and Doris Devine. Also present were V.T. Nash, Rickie Juzang, M. Juzang, A. Bon­ ner Jr., G. Sellers, Francis Gomez, Ralph Smith, Bobby Butts, Larry DEU Amos Myers (left) and AB Larry McCants lead SlU contingent In rally. McCants, Albert Bourgout, Allen George, Lloyd Palmer, Richard McCall, Lee Deparlier and Danny Merrill. , Retiree Allen George checks out the refreshments being placed by Richard McCall In the union hall. Member Bobby Butts and Retiree Anthony Merrill relax In the photo on the left while Pensioner "Red" House talks with family members of fellow retirees on the right. Mobile ^lU members show their colors In the Labor Day parade. — Retired Steward f^alph Smith march^ during the Labor Day parade. Pride of Texas Seafarers Enroute to Egyptian Pyramids I'- '• In Alexandria, Egypt, crewmembers from the Pride of Texas took to the saddle to make their way to visit the great pyramids of Egypt. From the left are AB Kenny McLand and QMED Wayne Palmer rldlno camels- at rloht is Chief Conk Frenchesca Rose, taking a more farnlllar friend, the horle ''T' — irA-- �Benefits Session Held In Jacksonville; San Juan is Next Seafarers, retirees and their family members from throughout the southeastern United States gathered at the Jacksonville, Fla. hall last month to gain information about the union's welfare and pen­ sion plans. The last two meetings sched­ uled for 1991 will be held Novem­ ber 7 in San Juan, P.R, and December 6 in Algonac, Mich. Contact the ports for the exact starting times. Retired black-gang member Jim Babson and his wife, Lois, travelled from their home in Hous­ ton to make the Florida meeting. "We missed the meetings in Hous­ ton and New Orleans," Brother Babson told a reporter for the Sea­ farers LOG. "We did not want to miss this one." Charter member Bertram Eckert also missed earlier meet­ ings closer to home. He and his wife, Fannie, drove from Birming­ ham, Ala. to be updated on the programs. "We drove 500 miles and it was worth it," the retired QMED stated after the conference. Another engineroom veteran, Francisco E. Torres, came from Tampa, Fla. with his wife, Irene, to find out what they could about his upcoming retirement. Torres, who recently tumed 65, tape-recorded the whole meeting. "You can only retain so much after these meet­ ings, so this way we can listen to it anytime we want," said Mrs. Torres. Elizabeth Butler of Jackson­ ville decided to attend because her husband, Leon, was at sea sailing .:M K'/I More than 100 members, retirees and family members packed the Jacksonville hall. as a chief cook. "I want to know more about dependent coverage." With her son Keith, an engineroom member, at her side, she was busy asking questions and taking notes throughout the conference. Bosuns Bill Stoltz, Bill Card and Albert Caulder all agreed the meeting was very informative. All three took time from being with their families to be at the union hall for the presentation. The conferences, which started in May, are conducted by represen­ tatives of the various Seafarers plans. They are designed as an open forum for members, retirees and their family members to learn more about the union's programs such as medical, vacation, pension and educational benefits. All attending are encouraged to ask questions. Plenty of back­ ground material is supplied for all to take home and study. The conferences are scheduled on the same day as union meetings. More than lOO.people, which has been the average attendance at the earlier meetings, filled the Jack­ sonville hall. On a side note, the Babsons drove for two days so they could ask questions about medical cover­ age, including possible operations. However, the first day of their trav­ els took an interesting twist when they stopped to fill the car with gas: a drug bust was taking place. "The police were reading these people their rights," Mrs. Babson recalled. "While we were there, they opened thegas tank on that car and the drugs came out." "We'd never seen anything like it before," Brother Babson added. AB Nicholas Lomas collects benefits plans materials at the start of the meeting. As Bill Nihem takes notes, Ejvind Sorenson listens during the meeting. Swapping a few stories are (left to right) Bosun Paul Domes, DEL) Jerry Miller, QMED Chief Steward Eddy Usmany introduces his family—daughter Mary (left) and wife LeRoy Williams and pensioners Roland Burton and Adolphus Brown. Aida—to Jack Caffey (right), SID Atlantic Coast vice president. -i^/V (i-- Above: Richard Repsch, a retired tugboat captain, came all the way from Morehead City, N.C. with his wife, Bonnie. Below: Retired engineroom member Jim Bab­ son and his wife, Lois, who drove in from Houston. Irene Torres records the meeting for later use by her and her husband, Francisco, who re­ cently retired. At the conference, charter member M.E. Sanchez (left) shows his original membership book, dated December 1938, to Steward Assistant George Rueth who received his first book the day before. �/I,.;,.- • • •.• - •v- ' -' ' •••- ..iV'.-.A •• . ) -5 a Ki ^ ;•' y: hVr ------ • vvM#-" y' . • ' .-y-y'-\-.5-iy-ns y-y'J--;-, • "'"r--: -.'v ./•, • ^uv ^ .-ci'. ' • .•'- ..:,i-.; •• :• -. •' ;• -': •"''' Vi-•' 'vv ,• 5fV,,(.. :;;.yi-- -.-r - v;. - V'" ' ' -'V A/ 1^ ^ ^ I " ^ ^* y •. ,-!,?!•"> -»'-•' -•» • -'- •••^« •. ?y-. SEAfAREKS 106 • - m/EMBER 199! 'Tfefel •li'fiyi--!^l-^t.^.~.'^vi..-'-.---'t-y-'n ---U-i - sy-t2?;Ky y.yiv;-i .. ^ I.'.'-• C-.t!'- ^'1 ^11.- -.T „ ., VrM- ' ' I!'• ?f :'-V lp¥^?v'v' yf',' :|;-; p y 1^' V ,'. '-r-l V-r If. V-' '• '.y'- IIV"; |k I'- -iyV->'• V If V;^V;.,"-;'Jv;r'VV:r?V'^ .'fViSii'iif.i-y "J ' "J T y ..-= • A •»:. ; Fyyi-'-ty :-F; firospeets ,»a: ^ Y'J 't ' ' - •• • yy; yaiyy •; S, :iayy-y 't -'y i . :^:... fe-'W' -Mi rm: 0r ie m- here is nothing typi­ cal about the way SIU ^member Randy Witowich ^spends time between voyages. That is, unless one considers working in Australia's Outback region—most of it hundreds of miles from civilization—normal for time on the beach. Witowich, a 36-year-old chief cook, has been a part-time gold prospector since the mid-1970s. Since 1984 he has made annual treks to Australia, where pros­ pecting is common. "I had done some mining in northern California in the mid 1970s," Witowich recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "It seems like I've always been interested in mining, but there were just too many people in Cali­ fornia. Several years ago I got shot at twice for (unknowingly) being on private property there.'f With the gunshots figuratively ringing in his ears, Witowich de­ cided to journey to Australia. Ironically, the Outback wilder­ ness may have been safer in some ways than California. Australia presented plenty of challenges, however, and Wito­ wich literally learned how to live off the land. With the help of an Aborijginal guide, he safely com­ pleted his first venture there. Al­ though he did not find gold, Wi­ towich was completely enthralled by the overall experience. "You learn very quickly that you have to take care of yourself," Witowich recalled. "You're forced to be so much more cre­ ative. Here (in the U.S.) you think there aren't enough hours in the day, but you don't realize you watch TV four to five hours at night." 'Best of Both Worlds* A native of Wisconsin, Wito­ wich joined the SIU in 1985 in the port of Honolulu, shortly after he had gotten serious about mining. Previously he worked a desk job for a telecommunications firm on the West Coast. "One day t told my boss I was going to Australia to mine. He just laughed," said Witowich, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. By 1985 Witowich had discov­ ered what he describes as "the best of both worlds. With the SIU I get to travel and I enjoy seeing different parts of the world. Then I also enjoy going to isolated areas in Australia and prospecting there." Unlike numerous other pros­ pectors, Witowich says he does not stay in that business with the goal of getting rich. He has pro­ gressed to where the trips to the Outback are modestly profitable, and that is enough to keep him happy. "I'm in it for the adventure," Witowich said. "If I don't find gold, it's all right because I already make a good living at sea. Just to be out there looking is what I want ... If I found $1 million in gold, I'd buy some better mining equip­ ment and put new tires on my truck. Those are the only changes I would make, because I've found what I really want to do in life." Aesthetics aside, Witowich esti­ mates he has found roilghly 100 ounces of gold (worth about $50,000) in his lifetime. His most prosperous outing took place a few years ago, as he and another prospector found 42 ounces in a six-week period. "I went a couple of years with­ out finding anything, but when you get the gold bug, you keep digging!" Witowich noted. "On the trips to Australia, at first I didn't find anything, then gold started paying my expenses and now I make a profit." Tough Work Witowich's Australian under­ takings illustrate the demanding nature of prospecting. Whether dredging, using a metal detector or employing another prospecting method, miners face long hours and draining work. "It's as tough out there now as i- • •••'.J y"' '*1*^' -y- L,....J it was 100 years ago," Witowich said. "The temperature can change 40 degrees in an hour-anda-half." Additionjilly, prospectors must be quite cautious in the wilder­ ness—the only medical help avail­ able there is self-provided. Wito­ wich learned this firsthand when he injured his leg while sliding down a ravine. He created a splint which provided enough support. Nicknamed "Outback Jack" by the Aborigines, Witowich has had other adrenaline-surging experi­ ences while prospecting. Twice he found human skeletons; more frequently he has face-to-face meetings with crocodiles. He also passed by a sign which read, "Wel­ come to hell. K you have any brains, you'll go back." But it is not all heat, dust and danger for the Seafarer. Witowich enjoys finding new ways to sur­ vive in the untamed areas. He recently built a hot-water heater with some tubes and an old beer keg, just one of many practical inventions. "My expenses are only $15 a month, and that's counting $11 for propane gas," he said. Fresh water is no problem, he added. "The water is so clean there, you can just drink right out of the streams." Witowich, who describes him­ self as a "high-tech hermit," some­ times prospects with partners and other times goes it alone. He does various types of mining and is due for another trip, as he last went to Australia in January. The galley gang member empha­ sizes his love of prospecting and "roughing it." Unlike the hun­ dreds of thousands of miners who flocked to Australia during the 1850s' gold rushes, Witowich takes more pleasure in the chase than in the harvest. "One guy recently found 200 ounces (worth about $100,000) in a season," Wi­ towich said dispassionately. "But for me, it's being one-on-one with nature that is so great. The Out­ back is a magical place." gRenffPK wiTowicH WADHBP rHKooap Man OF rms rgKKAiM BUT HAP A/0 SOCCBSS f/MP/N(r OOUD- WeMicM ouoTAis u//^r Oo-Fser oeeP OFTH AN B-FOCTTUNNSL) WITH A FKKANP SNCVBL rue •JOB TBOM TNKBB :!••: X • •A if.iS "f". ' ••Six :h:.f t •• •i • ' .*'• •' ceC''' '''I •'M-.e./iw BAcfTHER WITOW/C//%BrS UP CAMF MH-BS FROM THB HBARBsr TOW//. THIS PHOTO WAS TAHBN AT THB BD&e OF AUSj/tAUA 'S OUTBAC/C BBP/OM- f- i-'i "-if m ' .-i., iW/Towic/t ases vAR/ors PRoSPfcr///<f TBCHM/OUBS, I//CI.UDIHG- PREPGIN&. WITomCff P/SFIAYS H/S ffMPWBS mtUD/f/G 0PAL$ CwMCP HB « PolNTI/VB rOWAPDSj. '•Ti • Ss4 •":V LI- Wc • '•yCfe'' •IC'. . • -i- • rjml PANNm PBVBAL^ 7 OUNCES OF i .'%i " •..• : ''y ' . • . i.'* "t'• ;• /• f .y- , r-'T'i • t : •* II- ••• • .si* .'•'.!'""vi''-'' '•yx- •• i etc. j:| ,'; -x'-S. . A Ah SHAM NUGCrBT f^. " .yyyyyryy.' V 1y • yy-n"y f y - -•• •- • • "' Hi-^ &;y ... -;yf''^5'^.'4"•, WiToWlCf/ f/AFfHY HoiPS |^'lSy.{yy'yy, y-y if ; ,-r- •y for 6oM • ':#rv •?. ^-' • • J; • ":m' ^ . «!i'' _ 1- ; ,; 4• , •"»_ �.I ..-i- .-t .^i y-wV*"--!?"':---? '•-.A, AA-'--AVA-H-'AV;V^ ''A|^|;;•:' ••'••yr.y'rH -'t A,4--'.'''tyr; ;. •, ;• •• '^v-,.'.:-, •; .;'^--''A'^ -'Cv.- Special Supplement This handy version of the Lundeberg School's cata­ log is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a conve­ nience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. Guide to 1992 Lundeberg School Courses supple­ IThismentspecial of the SeaI11 i. ^farers LOG isl designed for Seafarers toi • 'r.f;.':-',, , .; V '''A^ . ':'y':-..ry- ' Mk ••^ V • i. - • • • • • .', -;• %.' • -•" ""'h'^f-.- 1-" fcAA-; ii: •yy'y-'^ - use in planning their up-i grading schedule. Courses at the Lundeberg School con^tinually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest tech­ nological changes in the nii^time field, and the newest teaching aids and practices are imple­ mented by a staff of highly qualified instruc­ tors specializing in virtu|ally every area of aritime studies. The hool offers courees to iSsist Seafarers in uping to all unlicens^ atings and some linsed positions in the leek and engine depart^ [^ts and all ratings in le steward department. Courses also are offred in areas of study |whiph lead to various „Coast Guard endorse­ ments. On page 4 of the sup­ plement, the Lundebeig SchooPs 1992 schedule is published. It should be no^ diid on occasipn because of the nianl; Pl^er needsolSiU-c<^ l^ted Operate course ^tes may change. iSeal^ should cd^ td eOnsult each monthly ^ition of die Sealaler^ LX)G fOT the rtiOst up-todate course schedules; f What foliovi^s is a li^ef Siinimary of eadi the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eli-V gibility requirements^ vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check witii the Lundeberg Schoors admissions office. For further informa­ tion on any of the courses listed, contact the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship^ P.O. Box 75, Pine^ Point, Md. 20674-0075;i telephone (301) 994- ''y DECKDEPARmEMT Able Bodied Seaman This four-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB). It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, under­ way and vertical replenishment, and crane and fork truck operations. Lifeboat/Water Survival The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman certi­ fication consists of classroom work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launch­ ing and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft con­ struction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also leam different survival methods and use of emergency radio and distress signals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as row­ ing/coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a U.S. Coast Guard examination in this course. Shiphandiing Simulator The Coast Guard-approved shiphandiing simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of sea time on vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation. Navy-related operations such as convoy and underway replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emer­ gency shiphandiing. Radar Observer The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The Coast Guard-approved course consists of both classroom lectures and practical applica­ tion, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, colli­ sion avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simulation equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuvering of a vessel, plotting courses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Third Mate This 13-week course consists ofclassroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, fed­ eral regulations, first aid, CPR and fire fighting. This ma­ terial includes all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of instruction leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited tonnage up to and including 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and international rules of the road, piloting in coastal waters, weather observations and forecasting, shiphandiing, cargo equipment—handling and stowage, stability, safety, basic and advanced fire fighting, first aid, CPR, ship's business and shipboard routine. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the United States Coast Guard license exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and includ­ ing 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. The basic fire fighting course includes 16 hours of classroom training as well as eight hours of practical fire fighting instruction. Celestial Navigation The five-week course of instruction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial miming fixes by sun-stars-planets, com­ pass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identification, care and use of the sextant. It should be taken by all applicants who are eligible for a license as Master or Mate of Uninspected Vessels or those who are eligible for a license as Towboat Operator-Oceans. ENGINEDEPARTMENT 'I '>4 OMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, elec­ trician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine mechanic. The course of instmction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical training. Fireman/NatertenderA Oiler The six-week course of instmction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of classroom instmction and practical training. Topics cov­ ered include the parts of a boiler, engineroom equipment, fire fighting, safety procedures, engineroom procedures, operating auxili^ equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main engines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and FiremanAVatertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom maintenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, tanker devel­ opment and constmction, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump opera­ tion, cargo measurement, discharging procedures, ballast­ ing procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas systems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certification of graduation will be issued. Marine Electrical Maintenance The course of instmction leading to certification in ma­ rine electrical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop training. Included in the study are the theory Continued on next page Seafarers LOG, November 1991 Supplement—Page 1 :-py§. 1: y 'M • �--s«ai3ra<»s5;3£jsms»!»i3S5ois^ pl»il^<3 'y --'"y ^1 ^=*=-1f ••>.;'•?;; Vvi- ''' ^'' i_ :'r- y 4••/•"•'<;•'''--:^r^: ifiii 414 '?#.• • • • ': !;;; J: - (-.'' v V.;:' ,."••• :.;i J' y^^yy^:y: ,''iy'''k. ;lb•,;%••. ' •if y.;, :,; . •-'-•'.••• ; y-:i;::,>^-^'V-. r Tik^-'' •: y-.y^y y. y. ; -•:;.. • On-the-job training exercises in the proper use of suction equipment and skimmers is part of the one-week oil spill prevention and containment course at the Lundeberg School. Coll^Degree j Program Offered he Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship offers associate iih aits degree prograrns in; Nautical Science [ychnolpgy for depkde^ jartment students and ^ farine Engineeriiig Technology for engine department students. Both degrees offer con­ centrations in either the deep sea or inland indus­ try. Certificate programs include Maritime Ser^ vice Technician Certifi­ cate, and Maritime Technology with con­ centrations in Nautical Science or Marine Engi­ neering. The Maritime Technology Certificate is awarded upon suc­ cessful completionofthi trainee program. All progranls are d# signed to provide the dp* portunity for members of the SIU to earn a college degr*^ or certificate in their occupational areas and provide a solid ac% demic foundation in gena:kl education sufc^t& Candidates for th|e college certificate or de­ gree programs must m^t the missions criteria: L Be a piemj^r irij gorid standing in the Continuedfrom preceding page of electricity, electrical power circuits, electrical schemat­ ics, electrical test equipment, electric motors and control­ lers and various shipboard electrical systems. Practical shop training includes lighting circuits and fixtures, maintenance and trouble-shooting of working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and elec* trical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eightweek course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations This six-week course of instruction leading to certifica­ tion in refrigeration systems maintenance and operations consists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction include the theory of me­ chanical refrigeration, major system components, accesso­ ries, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training includes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration system from basic system com­ ponents. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Refrigerated Containers Maintenance This four-week course leads to certification in refriger­ ated containers and consist^ of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience will enable the stu­ dent to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive training in all phases of refrig­ erated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electrical systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a systematic approach to trouble-shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific maintenance proce­ dures. 1.--V ! .y., I -I's >^4V; T.,,y. , -"•• ,y; '" .V-'-. . ;;,.7.'"wr, -_^' ' • •• *•.•' t .,.• ;• yv '.. ''' -i*'-"'y y •- H:-'''V: ;y^.' U:}&k..::.yv';,y,.>•••• - Basic Electronics : Ilf»:s 1 ,;i: i :^5'::,:. k;|I 'H ing and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. ^.-j;'' ' V'..'. 1 'f IsT'" - 2. Pass ah entrance i exaihination jn math, IBaglish and ieading^m birder to present evidence of tihe ability to profit I the instruction the| lool offers. 3. Possess the piefuisite maritime voca*1 ipnal background for •Qurses (have upgraded j least once in Aeir de-1 jartment). For additional infor-J mation regarding the! college programs, inter- s ested members should| contact the Lundeberg I School at (301) 994- Diesel Engine Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and practical hands-on training. Topics of instruction in­ clude diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and theconstruction, operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. Associated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling sys­ tems, fuel injection and starting systems will be covered as well. The student will receive practical training in the opera­ tion and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. Welding The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical training in electric arc welding and cutt­ Sealarers LOG, Noyember 1991 Supplement-Page 2 • -;'c ' • '\ 'i,'- '-k • Basic electronics is a four-week course which helps Seafarers develop an understanding of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electron­ ics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course participant individually to en­ sure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic de­ vices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recom­ mended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics background. . „.*t Marine Electronics Technician i & ii The 12-week course consists of the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the opportunity to review AC and DC theory, power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operating practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble-shooting of analog and dig­ ital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. •Vr/V ^ „ Hydraulics The course of instruction in hydraulics consists of class­ room and practical training. Topics covered in this fourweek course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equip­ ment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Eiectro-Hydrauiic Systems Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hy­ draulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, stem ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of shipboard systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical control and some typical ship­ board electro-hydraulic equipment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane, electrical relay sequenced hydraulic operation to­ gether with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The remain­ der of the course is devoted to other electro-hydraulic shipboard systems. .1, Oil Spin Prevention and Containment This one-week course consists of classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training exercises. Topics of instmction include types of oil and petroleum products and their be­ havior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certif­ icate of graduation will be issued. Deep Sea/iniand Engineering License Exam Preparation Course Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering officers. This has resulted in an expansion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (unlimited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying experience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. Beginning in 1991, the Lundeberg School has offered an integrated program of study open to all qualified licensed engineer candidates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruc­ tion in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Additionally, U.S. Coast Guard-certified instruction will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire Continued on next page t •A-lO-U . �Continued from preceding page fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the purpose of engineering license examination preparation also is available by special arrangement. • • -• . • • -, ing are either required or elective courses for upgraders in all departments. Sealift Operations and Maintenance Because of the unique requirements of militaiy con­ tracts, this course is mandatory for all upgraders. For deck department upgraders, it is a four-week course; for engine and steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction leading to the Sealift Opera­ tions and Maintenance endorsement consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application that includes the topics of underway replenishment, helicopter operation familiarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, dam­ age control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. General Physical Fitness Workout programs are individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight, nautilus or universal weight training which can be used to gain, lose or maintain weight. Aerobic and swim­ ming programs also are available. First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) The art of wire splicing is one of the topics covered in the Bosun Recertification program at the Lundeberg School. STEWARD DEPARTMENT Assistant Cook Utility Leading to certification as assistant cook, this sevenweek course includes both classroom and on-the-job train­ ing. Topics covered are the preparation,, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanitation, dietary values, work organization and the use of recipes. Cook and Baker The nine-week course leading to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-thejob training in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and break­ fast pastries. The student also will concentrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanitation and work organiza­ tion. Careful attention to recipe requirements is also high­ lighted. Chief Cook • -..-iK;.. M . '- The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The student also will concentrate on identifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization, sanitation and the use of recipes are included in the course. Chief Steward The nine-week course includes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work supervision, organization, typing, inventory control and requisitioning procedures. Sanita­ tion, nutrition and safety are highlighted as well. The stu­ dent will be actively involved in all phases of the school's food service supervision. Towboat inland Cook Students in this class leam the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Fire Fighting The basic fire fighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, fire fighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical fire fighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certifi­ cate of completion from the Lundeberg School which is recognized by the Coast Guard. Advanced Fire Fighting After receiving a refresher in basic fire fighting to start the two-week course, students leam how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for fire fighting. The course covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and landbased fire units. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual fire fighting train­ ing- fAdtiltEduciidon Programs I n addition to the up­ grading courses listed in this LOG supple­ ment, the Adult Educa­ tion program at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic learning procedures. The programs are available to Iwth trainees and up­ graders in order to give all SIU members the op­ portunity to expand their education. Workplace literacy skills are in­ cluded in the Adult Basic Skills classes. Basic skills are stressed that will help Seafarers im?^ prove job performance. ? The courses offered include English as a Sec? ond Language, Adult Basic Education, Devel^ opmental Studies, Life­ boat Preparation and a |High School Equivalency Program. y tm.- t Adult Education Schedule ^1992 This year there are no set dates for the adult ed­ ucation courses; they are all open-ended. If any member is in­ terested in the High School Equivalency (GEO) course, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course, the English as a Second Language (ESL) course, the Develop­ mental Studies program or the ABE/ESL Life­ boat Preparation course, they should contact the! admissions office for ad­ ditional information and; starting dates. | Union Education College Courses While attending upgrading classes at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend union education courses ovier the course of one week. Seafarers leam how a collective bargaining agreement between the union and the employer protects wages and working conditions. The rights of ^e union's membership as outlined in the SIU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which defend and promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualify­ ing members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. Welfare, pension and vacation benefits are In an effort to attrac as many ihembers a possible to the colleg curriculum at the! Lundeberg School, fbr| the first time all of the eight-week college courses are being offered during evening hours as well as during die day. (For college course dates, see page 4 of this supplement.)^ mm '•"'tJMl'-"' Applicants in this seven-week course receive classroom and on-the-job instruction in food preparation on board towboats and tugs. Emphasis is on the basic methods of preparing all meals for a crew of six to 12 boatmen. Work scheduling and organization, menu planning, purchasing, storage of supplies and sanitation controls are emphasized. Candidates are trained to single-handedly man a galley. mDEPARTMENTSUPBRAmiUt'AND SPECIALTYIWURSES Each student attending upgrading programs at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will partic­ ipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Fire Fight­ VM Upgraders in the Recertified Stewards course receive training in all facets of the steward department. Seafarers LOG, November 1991 Supplement-rPage 3 •f �' "•".-'•i' •• >V.'' - • '''" . '• '. '/. i'7;' vf^ .o'" -V^'(j" '.• '••':S r.fe' 1992 Upgrading Course Schedule : -J: i T he following is the current course schedule for the entire new year— January through December 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075; tele­ phone (301) 994-0010. Engine Department Upgrading Courses Course Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Tankerman Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigerated ContainersAdvanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Marine Electronics Technician-I Marine Electronics Technician-U Basic Electronics Welding )".• Hydraulics f '•••,QMED - Any Rating Fireman/Watertender & Oiler Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up ®!.' V -'I'l-: Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology Check-In Date January 6 May 11 August 31 March 16 July 6 October 26 January 6 April 27 August 17 March 2 June 22 November 9 January 6 May 11 September 28 February 17 June 22 November 9 April 13 August 31 January 20 February 17 October 12 March 16 June 22 August 17 November 23 January 6 May 11 September 14 January 20 March 16 May 11 July 6 August 31 November 26 March 2 April 27 June 22 August 17 October 12 December 7 January 20 May 11 October 26 July 6 Completion Date February 14 June 19 October 9 April 10 July 31 November 20 February 28 June 19 October 9 April 10 July 31 February 14 February 14 June 19 November 6 March 27 July 31 December 18 May 8 September 25 February 14 March 13 November 6 April 10 July 17 September 11 December 18 March 27 July 31 December 4 February 28 April 24 June 19 August 14 October 9 December 4 March 6 May 1 June 26 August 21 October 16 December 11 February 28 June 19 December 4 July 31 Deck Department Upgrading Courses Course Lifeboat (The Lifeboat course runs every two weeks through the year. The dates here are through the first half of the year only.) Able Bodied Seaman Check-in Date January 6 January 20 February 3 February 17 March 2 March 16 March 30 April 13 April 27 May 11 May 25 June 15 January 20 March 16 May 11 Seafanrs LOG, November 1991 Supplement--Page 4 Completion Date January 17 January 31 Februaiy 14 February 28 March 13 March 27 April 10 April 24 May 8 May 22 June 12 June 26 February 28 April 24 June 19 Check-in Date July 6 August 31 October 26 January 6 May 4 September 1 January 27 February 10 April 6 August 3 October 5 January 27 March 2 May 4 June 29 August 31 November 2 January 20 March 16 May 18 July 13 September 14 November 16 Course Third Mate Limited License Celestial Navigation Shiphandling 'A'" • , Radar Certification Completion Date August 14 October 9 December 4 April 17 August 14 December 11 March 3 March 6 May 1 August 28 October 30 February 7 March 13 May 15 July 10 September 11 November 13 January 24 March 20 May 22 July 17 September 18 November 20 steward Department Upgrading Courses Check-in Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Recertlflcatlon Programs Program Steward Recertiflcation Bosun Recertification Check-in Date January 27 June 1 March 30 September 28 Completion Date March 2 July 6 May 4 November 2 SHLSS College Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-in Date January 6 March 16 May 11 July 6 August 31 October 26 Completion Date February 28 May 8 July 3 August 28 October 23 December 18 FOR ADDITIONAL UPGRADING INFORMATION am interested in leaming more about the opportunities for upgrading ' at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Please send ! • lastest • I 1me the course catalog and application form. Full name: Street address or P.O. Box:. City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code):. I am an SlU member: Deep Sea Lakes Inland Waters Government Services Division Book number: Social Security number: Send this form to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman- ' ship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075. ' 11/91 I �SitiiltHSi 16 DetemberS Jaauaiy Membenhip Afeetfngs; Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland WateK k'- '';'V • v-K; .;v / Piney Point Monday, December 2 Monday, January 6 New York Tuesday, December 3 Tuesday, January 7 Philadelphia Wednesday, December 4 Wednesday, January 8 v: Baltimore Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Norfolk Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Jacksonville Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Algonac Friday, December 6 Friday, January 10 Houston Monday, December 9 Monday, January 13 New Orleans Tuesday, December 10 Tuesday, January 14 MohUe Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, January 15 San Francisco Thursday, December 12 Thursday, January 16 Wilmington Monday, December 16 Tuesday, January 21 Seattle f Friday, December 20 Friday, January 24 San Juan Thursday, December 5 ' Thursday, January 9 St. Louis Friday, December 13 Friday, January 17 Honolulu Friday, December 13 Friday, January 17 Duluth Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, January 15 Jersey City Wednesday, December 18 Wednesday, January 22 New Bedford Tuesday, December 17 Tuesday, January 21 Ml port's mooHop Hurts ui 10:30 ffoM. Personals \''S The Family of WALTER CHIPMAN Please contact Giyn H. Stephens at Kanta Forda Ranch, RR 1-Box 127, Sandstone, MN 55072; telephone (612) 245-2570. He has some old photographs of his former shipmates he would like to pass along. AB JOHN WHEELER Please contact Woodie Stover on board the USNS Mercury TAKR-10, FPO San Francisco, CA 96672-4028. ROBERT P. PAGE Please contact your brother, Jeff, at (301) 972-3165. Crewmembers of the SS COLUMBIA EAGLE William Plemitscher and Pamela Sink are trying to Icicate crewmembers who sailed aboard the SS Columbia Eagle during 1969 and 1970 for a pos­ sible article. Contact them at 465 County Route 24, Corinth, NY 12822; telephone (518) 654-2816. SUfARBlS 106 !_'• >-vyi--a^>^^iT"-»T-e-- Dispatchers' Repert for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16, 1991-OCTOBER 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis ^^ey Point Algonac Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefe DECK DEPARTMENT 29 1 5 16 12 24 25 18 28 11 8 12 2 8 14 25 18 =--17 28 .-•-15 . 8 2 12 15 1 0 228 8 5 193 27 15 0 4 3: , ^5 •11 17 7 19 28 «_^J9,. 21 * ^.19'.-. 12 h:22:: :: 9. 16 22 15 9 2 2 \ 11 31 24 v:V. 4' wWifiX . 0 ... 4. -S 0 1 184 196 • 10 2 3 11 11 11 if-'''WiiHS 5 19 13 14 12 7 1 4 9 6 16 ' 18 13 5 5 9 14 14 16 0 3 59 4 6 1 1 3 3 2 . S-f rm-f 10 5 10 4 0 5 V2 ..••iir.i'Sr:-' •>..-0. , 0 4 2 3 57 126 152 16 13 35 36 •= 44 31 43 12 12 31 2 0 342 ii • 14 14 10 22 10 9 2 15 11 2 8 2 149 16 5 1 9 16 32 19 11 16 14 1 10 16 1 5 0 172 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port lew York liladelphia jBaltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston i St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals 8 7 5 10 7 8 6 7 3 0 3 4 14 13 8 28 0 3 6 6 14 17 73 17 32 4 15 20 0 1 0 236 10 1 2 1 7 6 4 22 3 8 0 23 7 0 12 0 106 6 2 • 1 4 7 8 • 4,::^ 11 3 2 0 23 3 1 6 0 81 0 3^ 6 1 11 1 1 ^.,23 I 3 9 -.Si 6 M1 7 10 0 0 0 1 5 4 -;2.' 9 8 0 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 29 82 91 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 13 2 3 16 5 10 21 New York 2 1 4 2 Mi:sm • • 2 ^ Philadelphia 1 0 1 M'i2 • •'l-.-i:; 3 1 Baltimore 1 3 1 5 4 1 5 Norfolk 1 0 3 8 3 9 9 Mobile 2 0 5 7 5 2 13 New Orleans . 5 -^-^^'6 • 2 11 4 'i13 •: Jacksonville . 9 i'-i • 6 10 5 • 31 12 . 42 San Francisco . 4 0 6 10 ilii 5 16 WUmington 5 1 2 16 0 184 3 Seattle 1 1 1 2 0 1 3 Puerto Rico 77 10 16 ' 5 19 18 13 Honolulu J 'Ji|W' 8 5 1 6. 10 14 Houston 0 0 0 1 M-0 0 0 St. Louis 2 3 9 ' 2 • 5 17 2 Piney Point 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Algonac 35 125 68 125 60 99 173 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 30 20 10 67 38 14 New York 0 2 0 1 3 1 Philadelphia 5 0 m • • 0 2 8 0 Baltimore 0 13 11 2 15 13 4 Norfolk 0 0 19 1 19 30 1 Mobile 0 6 9 21 25 .... 9 New Orleans 0 12 14 3 19 liiiM22 Jacksonville 15 0 21 14 42 25 22 San Francisco 0 7 6 10 13 12 5 Wilmington 0 6 7 8 16 11 9 Seattle 0 0 7 6 2 3 10 Puerto Rico 139 36 4 162 39 7 Honolulu • .jj 3 11 18 6 Houston 0 0 • 0 0 0 2 0 St. Louis 0 4 37 •7:,:-;i 53 0 Piney Point 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 Algonac 239 0 208 66 398 303 90 Totals 482 211 519 498 777 706 622 Totals All Departments • 25 12 II 11 1 19 1 3 1 180 14 6 7 19 9 6 1 7 9 0 12 0 111 6 2 4 8 9 12 4 8 10 6 0 7 5 3 6 0 90 33 I 7 5 4 41 4 10 8 12 29 0 10 « 35 5' 20 38 35 5 13 15 12 8 9 7 51 9 23 0 2 0 53 0 1 131 350 98 • 3 2 •' 17 30 45 25 67 20 24 . 5 185 22 • l:f 6 0 550 889 893 23 716 ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1 710 johs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,710 jobs shipped, 498 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiUed by "B" and "C" seniority people From September 16 to October 15, a total of 211 trip reUef jobs were shipped. Since the trip reUef ^o^ began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,927 jobs have been shipped. ••'•if'"•V ' �m- HOmiBER 1991 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 26 members this month. Nineteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, five sailed in the inland division, one sailed in the Great Lakes division and one sailed on the union's Railroad Marine section. Steward department member Sebasttian LaBella, 75, is the oldest of the new pensioners. He spent nearly 40 years at sea. Bosun James Oliver has been a member of the union longer than any of die other hew pensioners. He joined the SlUin 1945 in Philadelphia. Brief biographical sketches of LaBella, Oliver and the other new pen­ sioners follow: n DEEP SEA MUSHEN ABBADI, 66, I joined the Seafar­ ers in 1967 in the port of San Fran^ Cisco. Bom in Arabia, he sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Abbadi has retired to the Bronx, N.Y. ALBERT BAZOR,58, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama na­ tive, he shipped in the deck de­ partment. Brother Bazor served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He re­ sides in Tibbie, Ala. DAVID BRONSTEIN, 65, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Hous­ ton. A native of Galveston, Texas, he com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's stew­ ard recertification course in 1981. Brother Bronstein served in the Army from 1944 until 1946. He lives in Houston. MILTON P. COX, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. He was bom in Mississippi and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Cox served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He has re­ tired to Gulfport, Miss. .'-'ri To Our New Pensioners i.. Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. the Navy from 1942 to 1963. Brother Fultz resides in Fallon, Nev. ANDREW HOL­ LAND, 65, joined the union in 1978 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was bom in Connecti­ cut and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hol­ land upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School, and he also served in the Navy from 1943 to 1965. He lives in Chesapeake City, . Md. I 1 FRANCIS HOWARD, 63, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. BOm in Jacksonville, Fla., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Howard has retired to Metairie, La. HUBERT JACKSON, 61, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1956 in the port of Balti­ more. The native of North Carolina sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1950 until 1953. Brother Jack­ son calls Willis, Texas home. SEBASTTIAN LABELLA, 75, joined the union in 1952 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Connecticut and sailed in the stew­ ard department. In 1980 Brother LaBella upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Orangevale, Calif. RAY H. MANN, 55, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Honduras, he upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1981 com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's stew­ ard recertification course. Brother Mann lives in Hitchcock, Texas. HOMER D. CROSS, 61, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Winston, N.C., he sailed as a member of the galley gang. Brother Cross now calls Portsmouth, Va. home. JAMES OLI­ VER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in" Texas, he sailed as a bosun. Brother Oliver lives in LaPorte, Texas. JAMES FULTZ, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1967 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. The Ken­ tucky native shipped in the deck department, and he served in JOHN OWEN, 65, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. He was bom in Wales. Brother Owen upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1986 com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course. He has retired to Seattle, Wash. MILTON PHELPS, 61, joined the union in 1954 in the port of New Or­ leans. The Illinois native shipped in the steward department. Brother Phelps served in the National Guard from 1950 to 1952. He resides in Kenner, La. ALBERT SPANRAFT, 64, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1951 in the port of Balti­ more. Bom in Illi­ nois, he sailed in the steward and engine departments. Brother Spanraft lives in Belle Chase, La. CALVIN STE­ VENS, 66, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Baltimore. A native of Mary­ land, he shipped with the galley gang and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Stevens served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. He has retired to Easton, Md. TED TOLENTINO, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in the Philippine Is­ lands and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. In 1974 Brother Tolentino completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course. He also served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Tolentino resides in San Francisco. JOSEPH VIOLANTE, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Portugal, he shipped in the deck department. Brotfier Violante calls Baltimore home. WILLIAM WEST, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of his native New York. He shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Brother West was in the Army from 1948 to 1952 and also served in the Navy from 1953 to 1957. He has retired to New York. INLAND STEVE AUGUST, 62, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Balti­ more. Bom in Pittsburgh, Pa., he shipped in the steward department. Boatman August served in the Army from 1951 until 1953. He resides in Dundalk, Md. LAWRENCE BERNARD, 62, joined the union in 1962 in the port of Detroit. A Michigan native, he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Boatman Bemard served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He has retired to Trenton, Mich. FELIX CAMPESIJR., 44, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of his native New Or­ leans. He shipped in the deck depart­ ment and from 1965 to 1968 served in the Marine Corps. Boatman Campesi lives in Marrero, La. EDUARDO PEREZ, 68, joined the Sea­ farers in 1977 in the port of Puerto Rico. A native of Tampa, Fla., he shipped in the steward department. Boatman Perez served in the Army from 1940 until 1954. He resides in Cape Canaveral, Fla. C'' • 1 •fj-ir:;; : • V^,| vis .••if:, M • -.v- Ttk* • OBDULIO ROSARIO, 69. joined the union in 1977 in the port of his native Puerto Rico. He shipped in the deck department. Boatman Rosario still ca|ls Puerto Rico home. GREAT LAKES WILLIS KINGS­ TON, 62, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Buf­ falo, N.Y. He was ix)m in Ogdensburg, N.Y. and shipped in the deck department. Boatman Kingston lives in Theresa, N.Y. RAILROAD MARINE JORGE RODRIGUEZ, 70, joined the union in 1959 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Lima, Pern, he sailed in the deck department. He calls Hampton, Va. home. 1^-:; "I K- CORRECTION The October issue of the Seafarers LOG contained an inaccurate biographical sketch about pensioner John Poleate. The correct information follows: Brother Poleate, 69, joined the SIU in April 1970 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Poleate also served in the Navy for 26 years, retiring in February 1970. I- �• 18 SOFAKItSm Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority SEPT. 16-OCT. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 38 1 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . ^ ^ tA A t* 27 ^ 7 -26 13 ^ STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 • O'O' "**• 9 w' - '"^2 "^^^''5 0'""'""31 11 Totals All Departments 0 56 22 0 60 4 0 85 51 *"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 iniand Waters SEPTEMBER 16-OCTOBER 15, 1991 ii,' "-'" -•• *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C i ' i • •:. . ••" Region Atlantic Coas Gulf Coast Lakes 4$^ Inland Wat West Coast Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 2 16 0 21 Region Atlantic Gulf Coast ;..JLakes & Inland Wat West Coast Totals 0 0 0 0 0 ; 0 3 0 .1.., ' O 'T" ' . 3 mm1 68 4 0 44 '11- 0; 0 •' 2 116 8 0 3 22 ENGINE DEPARTMENT b Region 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Gulf Coast |^kes & Inland Waters! West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 49 1 12 29 0 3 174 9 26 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 2*"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Inland Report Is Revised •n>; Beginning with this issue, the Seafarers LOG is intro­ ducing a new fprmat for the Dispatchers' Report for In­ land Waters in order to be more reflective of the nature of the brown water and harbor .transport industry. The new report consolidates the figures into four geographic regions—Atlantic Coast, Gulf Coast, Lakes and Inland Wa­ ters, and West Coast. The ports making up the Atlantic Coast listing are New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Piney Point, Norfolk, Jacksonville and Santurce. Gulf Coast ports include Houston, New Orleans and Mobile. The halls of Algonac and St. Louis are in the Lakes and Inlands Waters figures. The West Coast is composed of Seattle, San Francisco, Wil­ mington and Honolulu. Seafarers Participate in Soiidarity Day Joining rank with thousands of other trade unionists at the Washington, D.C. ceiebration of Solidarity Day are (from left) QMED John Copeiand. Trainee Monty Hernandez, ABs Chris Kiaber, J.R. Ewing and Mike Hooper and Train­ ees Tim Lowe and Yaser Mawari. Personals ROBERT FINK Please contact your sister, Lenore, at 516 E. 5th Street, New York, NY 10009; or telej^one (212) 254-2824. Ocean Blvd, Suite D, Stuart, Fla 34994; telephone (407) 283-6541. GERALD F. DURHAM Happy Birthday, Gerry! From your mother, brother, nephew, JULIO SANTIAGO aunts, uncles, cousins and all your Anyone knowing tfie where­ friends in California. We would abouts of Julio Santiago, please like very much to hear from you. contact his son, Joseph, at 800 E. Please write. -I .'r • Seafams /n/eimrifomrf Union Dintioiy President Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack CafTey Vice President Lakes and Iniand Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey . ... 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Rowells, Steward Delegate L. Bettis. Chairman announced payoff. Deck and en­ gine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. PRIDE (American Overseas Marine), June 21 — Chairman R. Lamb, Secretary J. Gleaton. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. USNSSEALIFT ATLANTIC mC), June 17 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Samuels, Educational Director C. Durden, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, En­ gine Delegate L. Estes, Steward Delegate P. Cager. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. USNS DENEBOLA (Bay Tankers), June 16 — Chairman R.E. Black, Secretary W. Dean, Educational Director M. Hall. Chair­ man reviewed SIU constitution for benefit of new crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. L>»KE(AMSEA), July 7 — Chairman Jack Cooper, Secretary D. Lupton, Educa­ tional Director Rex Bolen, Deck Delegate D. Pickelheimer, Engine Delegate Rodger Plummer, Steward Delegate Judi Chester. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship not receiving miiil. Crew thanked galley gang for great work. AB Bob Haley commended steward department for July 4 cookout. Next port: Singapore. L4/C£(AMSEA), July 15 — Chairman Jack Cooper, Secretary D. Lupton, Educa­ tional Director Rex Bolen, Deck Delegate D. Pickelheimer, Steward Delegate Ken Bethea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), July 29 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary Roger Linasan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNSSEAUFTATLANTICmo, July 2 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Sam­ uels, Educational Director L. Estes, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, Steward Delegate P. Cager. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported displea­ sure with ship's safety equipment. USNS SEALIFT ATLANTIC {IMO, July 9 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Newlywe((S on Williams Samuels, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, En­ gine Delegate T. Woerner, Steward Dele­ gate P. Cager. Chairman noted repairs to some safety equipment and arrival of new lifesaving equipment. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for great job, especially Chief Steward John Samuels. USNS SEALIFT ATLANTICmo, July 21 — Chairman J. Loureiro, Deck Dele­ gate A. Radovcic, Engine Delegate A. Bautista. Steward Delegate C. Cager. Chairman noted need for improved condi­ tions on board. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew said IMC is not notifying union about reliefs. COVE LIBERTY (Cove), August 18 — Chairman W.E. Reeves, Secretary Floyd Mitchell, Educational Director William Beatty. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LAWRENCEH. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), August 25 — Chairman P. Hulsebosch, Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director W. Toole, Deck Dele­ gate Howard Hare, Steward Delegate Vin­ cent Ortiz. Chairman pointed out Coast Guard's proposed fee forZ-cards, referred to article in Seafarers LOG. Educational di­ rector explained in detail the benefits of upgrading.at the Lundeberg School as well as using Piney Point as a vacation spot. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ob- Delegate Norman Jackson. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward and deck depart­ ments for good work. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 11 — Chairman Ray Todd, Secretary F. Washington, Educational Director Wil­ lie Franks, Steward Delegate L. Ferales. Chairman announced upcoming payoff in Portland, Ore. Secretary reminded mem­ bers to clean rooms. Deck and engine dele­ gates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. LNG AQUARIUS (ETO, August U — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Alex­ ander Reyer, Educational Director Vin­ cent Larimer, Deck Delegate Paul Jagger, Engine Delegate Don Busby, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ man reported ship running smoothly, virtu­ ally no complaints. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $155 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported dis- No Disputes Aboard USNS Seallft Arabian Sea AMERICAN CORMORANTiPacific Gulf Marine), August 4 — Chairman Ver­ non Huelett, Secretary Darryl K. Goggins. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward department, including Steward/Baker Goggins and Chief Cook Thomas Guthrie. PFC JAMES ANDERSON JR. (Maersk), August 21 — Chairman James Duer, Secretary Ken Roetzer, Educational Director Tyler Womack, Deck Delegate Edwin Rivera, Steward Delegate G. Watkins. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. CHARLES S. BHOIVA/(Transoceanic Cable), August 31 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. Wilson, Educational Director W. Carrol, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Rackley, Engine Delegate Daniel W. Wise, Steward Delegate Brenda Kamiya. Chairman announced payoff. Steward dele­ gate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into increasing optical benefits. Crew thanked galley gang for exceptional work. Next port: Honolulu. CAPE ANN (AMSEA), August 24 — Chairman William Dawson, Engine Dele­ gate James Clement, Steward Delegate S. Torneo. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on war bonus. Next port: Norfolk, Va. CAPEAVINOF(AMSEA), August 25 — Chairman Gerard Halligan, Secretary L.E. Winfield, Educational Director George Cruzen, Deck Delegate John Moore, Engine Delegate James Lancas­ ter, Steward Delegate Jimmy Williams. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by stew­ ard delegate. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good work. CAPE CARTHAGE (AMSEA), August 17 — Chairman Abdula Mohsin, Secre­ tary Roily Saguinsin, Educational Director William Ddoling, Engine E>elegate Welton Weaver, Steward Delegate Harry Celkos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: San Francisco. CAPE CLEAR (AMSEA), August 11 — Chairman L. Jones, Secretary 1. Fletcher, Engine Delegate R. Rogers, Steward Dele­ gate C. Hall. Chairman reported smooth trip, asked members to carry on tradition of good tinion ship. He urged members to con­ tribute to SPAD. Educational director re­ minded crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. SIU members Francis P. Jaworski (left) and Patricia Piccione recently married. They usually ship on the Pfc DeWayne Williams, an AMSEA vessel. auley. Deck Delegate R. Rock, Steward Delegate Gordon Wheeler. Engine dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew extended special vote of thanks to steward department, including Chief Steward Rivera and Chief Cook Coy Hendricks for their conscientiousness and high standards. CAPE HENRY (lOM), August 18 — Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Jose Ri­ vera, Educational Director Walter McC- 'f' j •• ' Part of the ship's crew aboard the USNS Seallft Arabian Sea poses for a photo taken just before payoff. Pictured are (from left, front row) AB George Bulsson, Chief Steward Mike Simmons, (back row) Chief Cook flaymond TIerney, GSU Marjorle Mack and Pumpman Al "Mad Dog" Hooper. served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), August 21— Chairman Richard Wil­ son, Secretary Gregory Melvin, Steward Delegate T. Gonzales. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward dele­ gate. Crew thanked galley gang. LNG CAP/?/CO/?Af (ETC), August 11 — Chairman Pete Waters, Deck Delegate William Rios, Engine Delegate Tim Van Pelt, Steward Delegate George Taylor. Chairman reviewed various nion and ship­ board policies. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew will use part of ship's fiind to purchase Nintendo games. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of de- • parted brothers. HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), Au­ gust 25 — Chairman W. Jefferson, Secre­ tary G. Boop, Engine Delegate Lowell Miller, Steward Delegate George Varisi. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), August 7 — Chairman V.T. Neilsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, Steward Delegate A. Banky HI. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and service. Galley gang thanked crewmembers for keeping messhall clean. Next port: New York. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman Steam­ ship), August 18 — Chairman Angelo Urti, Secretary Greg Folden, Educational Director Don Peterson, Deck Delegate Richard Volkart, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Tremper, Steward Delegate Anto­ nio Prizmik. Educational director announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain thanked crew for smooth trip. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 25 — Chairman J. Adaire, Secretary V. Sanchez Jr., Educational Director J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Willie Chestnut, Engine Delegate Louis Mullet, Steward METEOR (lOM), August 19 — Chairman Bruce Gordon, Secretary L. Sykes, Educa­ tional Director J. Yarber, Engine Delegate Robert Muscato, Steward Delegate Victorino Lacayo. Chairman reported cap­ tain thanked crew for job well done. Educa­ tional director urged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. MOKU PAHU(Pacific Gulf Marine), Au­ gust 18 — Chairman D. Ticer Jr., Secre­ tary J. Pratt. Educational director said anyone who has not upgraded at Lundeberg School should do so as soon as possible. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for good cookouts and good food. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 18 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly. Treasurer re­ ported $330 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward dele­ gates. Crew thanked steward department for good work. Next port: Boston. Continued on page 20 �; a- SEAFARERS LOG 20 Ships Digest! if^- Continttedfrom page 19 NEDLLOYD HUDSON{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman F. Goathe, Secretary William Williams, Deck Dele­ gate E. Scroggins, Engine Delegate Don­ ald Cox, Steward Delegate Lionell Dunkins. Chairman commended crewmembers scheduled to sign off in Houston. Educational director advised eveiyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ' :^i '• L-!' NEWARK BA Y (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 4 — Chairman Jessie Foster, Secre­ tary Robert A. Miller, Engine Delegate Sinclair Wilcox. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. .f •'• '• .. V • "ic • V i • . •' •' • i? ' •.,.' *•" Mi-::- ^^W\-:: ^ WM : W. Lindsey. Ship received coffee makers, curtains and videotape rewinder. Chairman distributed benefits booklets. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND CONSUMER{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Fields, Educational Director W. Lindsey. Chairman advised members to take day off when scheduled. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 5 — Chairman John Al- Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Di­ rector David A. Kopp, Deck Delegate Ed­ ward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet. Chairman announced payoff. He advised members to support SPAD, upgrade at Lundeberg School and read Seafarers LOG. He thanked crew for separating plastic. Secretaiy noted smooth sailing, good crew and officers. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. Steward dele­ gate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Deck Dele­ gate Carlos Irizarry, Engine Delegate L. Time Out Aboard the UitraMar CM!CHAMPION (OMI Corp.), August 11 — Chairman Joe Giudice, Secretary Paul Burke, Educational Director D. Beeman, Deck Delegate Ken Hallman, Stew­ ard Delegate Ralph Edmonds. Chairman asked contracts department to investigate foreign nationals working as cleaning crew aboard vessel. Secretary thanked contracts department for job well done. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by. deck or steward delegates. Next port: Singapore. OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), August 19 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary Albert Coles, Educational Director M. Williams, Chief Steward R. Poovey (left) andhis wife. Sue,pose with Bosun B. Baker aboard Engine Delegate D. Campos. No beefs or the UitraMar. disputed OT reported. Ship receiving new TV August 27 in Houston. Crewmembers participating in weekly safety meetings. amar. Educational Director Rolando Shaw. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Next port: New York. Gnmans, Deck Delegate David Hood, En­ No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gine Delegate Joaquin Miller. Secretary gave vote of thanks to steward department. OMI SACRAMENTO{OMI Corp.), Au­ noted good trip, thanked crew for keeping gust 25 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary SEA-LAND MARINER{Sea-Land Ser­ quarters clean. No beefs or disputed OT. R. Cavalcanti, Educational Director U.R. vice), August 30 — Chairman A.R. McCCrew asked contracts department to con­ Limon, Engine Delegate Janies Long, ree. Secretary P. Lopez, Educational sider several motions. Crew thanked LOG Steward Delegate Ambrosio Fachini. Director M.E. Sabin, Deck Delegate J. staff for keeping members well-informed. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Noble, Engine Delegate G. Speckman, Next port: Oakland, Calif. Lundeberg School. Educational director Steward Delegate F. Sison. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg SEA-LAND DISCOVERY{Sea-Land Ser­ stressed punctuality. Educational director School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. vice), August 15 — Chainnan Peter Vic­ urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg Crew thanked chairman for use of VCR. tor, Secretary Jose Colls, Deck Delegate School. Steward delegate reported disputed Peter Orischack, Engine Delegate Benja­ OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), min Magliano, Steward Delegate Diego deck or engine delegates. August 16 — Chairman J.L. Carter; Secre-'Hatch. Chairman reported beef. Treasurer tary E. Gray Sr., Educational Director S. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ reported $300 in ship's fund. Deck and en­ Wilkinson. Chairman thanked union for vice), August 14 — Chairman Errol Pak, gine delegates rejiorted beefs. No beefs or having West Coast patrolmen meet vessel Secretary Joseph Freeman, Educational disputed OT reported by steward depart­ in various ports to t^e care of business. Ed­ Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Bill ment. Crew needs VCR and second wash­ ucational director said union needs more Mullins, Engine Delegate Ted Carter. ing machine. Crew noted rats on board. qualified men to man newer vessels; there­ Chairman noted.smooth trip. No beefs or Next port: Seattle. fore, members should upgrade at disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed SEA-LAND EXPEDITION {Sea -Land Calif. OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks Service), August 25 — Chairman P. Floto galley gang. SEA-LAND PACIFIC{Sea-Land Ser­ res, Secretary E. Vazquez. Chairman vice), August 25 — Chairman B.T. noted everything running smoothly. No OVERSEAS VIVIAN{Maritime Over­ O'Hanlon, Secretary S. Amper, Educa­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew seas), August 11 — Chairman Terry tional Director M. Phillips, Deck Delegate thanked galley gang for good work. Thomas, Secretary T. Wybo, Engine Dele­ J.R. Tdurt, Engine Delegate S. Al-nsiqib, gate K. Hardin. Chairman thanked deck SEA-LAND EXPLORER{Sea-Land Ser­ Steward Delegate John Bulawan. No department. Educational director urged vice), August 18 — Chairman Ted beefs or disputed OT reported. members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Tolentino, Secretaiy S. Ghani, Educa­ Crewmembers extended special vote of Engine and steward delegates reported tional Director Billy Waddell, Deck Dele­ thanks to galley gang for consistently good beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by food, gate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate deck delegate. Crew thanked steward de­ Theodore Hawkins, Steward Delegate partment for disposing of rotten foreign SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaRuben Casin Jr. Chairman noted good meats. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. Land Service), August 18 — Chairman crew and smooth trip, commended galley Robert Newby, Secretary E. Porter, Edu­ gang for excellent meals. Educational direc­ RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), Au- , cational Director D. Johnson, Engine Dele­ tor urged members to upgrade at gust 22 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secre­ gate Philip Pardovich. No beefs or Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed tary J. Speliek, Steward Delegate Franklin disputed OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. Cordero. Chairman thanked steward de­ ard department. partment and urged members to upgrade at SEA-LAND EXPRESS {Sea-Land Ser­ Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 18 — Chairman J. Ard, Sec­ OT reported. vice), August 10 — Chairman Jack Ed­ retary J.Johnson. Chairman thanked crew wards, Secretary C. McMahon, for keeping ship clean. Engine delegate re­ SEA-LAND ACHIEVER {Sea-Land Ser­ Educational Director W. Drummond, ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed vice), August 26 — Chairman James Deck Delegate William Haynie, Steward OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Davis, Secretary Louis Pion, Deck Dele­ Delegate David West. Chairman an­ Crew asked contracts department for clarifi­ gate L. Pelletiere, Engine Delegate J. nounced payoff. Treasurer reported $35 in cation on launch service. Pazos, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ ported. Crew requested exercise equip­ SEA-LAND FREEDOM{Sea-Land Ser­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ment, washer and diyer. Next port: vice), August 10 — Chairman K. Me ported by steward delegate. Crew asked Oakland, Calif. Gregor, Secretary S. Call; Educational Di­ contracts department for clarifications on rector L. Papa, Deck Delegate P. Bean. several items. Crew said proper sanitation SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ Treasurer reported $134 in ship's fund. No lacking in mess hall. vice), August 20 — Chairman R. McGbeefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: onagle. Secret^ W. Lombard, Yokohama. SEA-LAND CONSUMER{Sea-Land Ser­ Educational Director S. Hardin, Deck Del­ vice), August 4 — Chairman W. Mortier, SEA-LAND HAWAII{Sea-Land Service), egate Larry Long, Engine Delegate Her­ Secretary M. Fields, Educational Director August 4 — Chairman John T. Emrich, man Tomboc. Chairman reported smooth trip, reminded everyone to separate plastic. Educational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD' Chairman reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates. Ship needs refrigerators for rooms. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Tacoma. Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Service), August 18 — Chairman John Schoenstein, Secretary Steve Apodaca, Educational Di­ rector C. Henley, Deck Delegate Jim Rader, Engine Delegate Tony Jones, Stew­ ard Delegate J. Jackson. Treasurer re­ ported $328.80 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Hono­ lulu. STONEWALL JACKSON{Waterman Steamship), August 25 — Chairman Ray Brown, Secretary A. Piazza, Educational Director Irwin J. Rousseau, Engine Dele­ gate Lonnie Hargesheimer. Ship has not received any recent communications from union. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Newport News, Va. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), August 4 — Chairman Mark Davies, Secretary G.F. Thomas, Educational Director J.F. Walker. Chairman announced payoff. Edu­ cational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward dele­ gates. Crew noted many repairs needed. Next port: Portland, Ore. USNS SEAUFT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), August 28 — Chairman T. Koebel, Secre­ tary Will Simmons, Educational Director Allen Hooper, Deck Delegate Jerry Parrenas, Engine Delegate Charles Sandino. Chairman requested members not wear tank tops in messhall during meal time. Pumpman stressed importance of cargo watch-standers familiarizing them­ selves with emergency shutdown procedure for pumps. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to provide for emergency and sick leave for permanent shipboard personnel. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done de­ spite lack of stores. USNS CHAUVENET{Mar Ship Opera­ tors), August 6 — Chairman Jeff Paul Focardi, Secretary June Pertusini, Educa­ tional Director Al Mates, Deck Delegate George Dehlmar, Engine Delegate Tony Estes, Steward Delegate Americus Bell. Treasurer reported $855 in ship's fund. With master's approval, $5(X) will be do­ nated to family of deceased crewmember OS Trezzvant Hopson Jr. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman read letter from headquarters. USNS DESTEIGUER (Mar Ship Opera­ tors), August 4 — Chairman Robert Crosby, Secretary J. Zurich, Educational Director J. Kerstein, Deck Delegate Steve Hansford. Educational director handed out information packets he collected at Seattle benefits conference, which he described as very informative. Steward delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. Deck gang thanked Seattle patrolman for help with previous OT beefs. Crew thanked steward department. Crew received 96 per­ cent rating on standard of performance dur­ ing last MSC inspection, also received 94 percent in sanitary inspection. USNS SEAUFT PACIFIC (IMC), Au­ gust 13 — Chairman Fred Gongora, Secre­ tary M. Guevara, Deck Delegate Frank Reynolds. Steward Delegate Sam Gordon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Chief Steward Marco Guevara for good work. USNS WYMAN (Mar Ship Operators), August 18 — Chairman C. Larry Winstead, Secretary W. Marchman, Educational Di­ rector C. McCoy, Engine Delegate Steven Cortez, Steward Delegate Joseph J. Gallo Jr. Educational director said Lundeberg School dates would be posted on bulletin board. No beefs or disputed OT reported; Continued on page 24 �NOmBCR 1991 Watch Part^ SHORT STORY w di,C/ii irciri;iier^ BY AB LARRY REINER "Now if that ain't a name for ya!" snorted "Chopper." Gal Detmer, the other able bod­ ied seaman on the watch, shook his head as he tossed the new ordinary seaman's papers back upon the top bunk. "So help me—I knowed he was one the minute I laid eyes on 'im." Chopper finished his coffee, wip­ ing his mouth with the back of his wrist. "Weil, well. . . we'll see about this." Cal walked back to their little wooden table, picked up the coffee pot and poured himself and Chop­ per another cup. "Oy... oy Oyving Cohen is it?" He lifted his mug in a mock toast to their new watch partner. "May your stay aboard be short and miserable." Rain whipped horizontally across the flooded decks of the SIS Iron Maker. The idled shore gang crowding the inside passageways kept up a roar of shouting and laughter. "HEY. . . Hey keep it down! There's guys off watch trying to get some shut-eye!" Irv Cohen pulled off his hooded rain jacket as he entered the house and made his way past the crap shooters bunched around the open watertight door. He had been standing in the rain on gangway watch for the past two hours. It was time to put up fresh coffee and call his relief. The sullen faces of the offended longshoremen didn't bother him. nor their jibes—^he elbowed way through the narrow passage­ way. "When did they start lettin' punk kids play sailor?" one of the men challenged him, purposely blocking the aisle. "Get out of my way." Irv tried to step around the big grinning man who stood between him and the companionway leading up to the galley. "Say please, little fella!" "Okay... please." The ordinary stood waiting for the man to move aside. "Now say pretty please!" The passageway exploded in mirth and cat calls. "Give it to 'im Joe!" "Punch 'im out!" "MAKE HIM EAT IT!" "TOSS THE LITTLE S.O.B. OVER HERE!" "What the hell's goin' on!" Cal put down his empty glass and slipped into his shoes. "Must be a fight!" Chopper headed for the door. "Let's go see!" "TAKE HIS GLASSES OFF!" one of the longshoremen was yell­ ing as the two AB's reached the scene. Cohen's arms were locked be­ hind his back by one of the three men holding him. Big Joe, his tor­ mentor, snatched off his glasses and slapped his face again. A few more crewmembers Seafarer Reiner Pursues Second Career AB Larry Reiner has made a second career writing about seamen and life in the merchant ma­ rine. The SIU member draws from his 40 years of experience as a merchant mariner, mostly aboard tankers. He became a fhll book member of the SIU in 1951. Reiner published his first novel. Minute of Silence, last year. He is presently at work on a novel about a captain on a mari­ time prepositioning ship — but continues to sail — and to write short stories. The photo of the author, at left, was taken aboard the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez earlier this year. What Others Are Saying About Minute of Siience "More than a powerful sea story; timely, important" — "Larry Reiner captures with authenticity the language and action of the men of the sea" — "This is a book that needs to be read by everyone concerned with or affected by the tanker business" — "This is a powerful tale" — .a novel that I couldn't put down!!!" fiiM SIIENCE LARRY REINER — "Would make a great movie!" These are just a few of the reactions to Larry Reiner's first novel. Minute of Silence. This 268-page action-packed drama is available in hardback for $18.95 from Integra Press, 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119, Phoe­ nix, Ariz. 85015. Shipping costs will be paid by the publishing company on books ordered before the end of December. The author will be happy to autograph books purchased by SIU members and pensioners, unless he is at sea. opened their doors to see what was happening—they watched in si­ lence. "Now, you gonna' sass me again or you gonna' say pretty please. Sir?" "COWARD!" the ordinary hurled the insult as he struggled to break away. "Last chance. Say it! 'PRETTY PLEASE, SIR' or this time I'll bust yer stinkin' face!" The longshore­ man slowly made a fist. For an answer the young sea­ man spit a mixture of blood and saliva at the stevedore's face. "LEAVE GO A 'IM!" Chopper shouted without quite knowing why. The longshoreman turned his head—^his arm still poised to throw the punch. "HIT 'IM AN' I'LL BREAK YA IN HALF!" Few men had a voice like Ed Marzuk's and fewer still the size to back it. The AB was in his late forties, 6'5" and 320 pounds. Black haired and dark complexioned; his craggy face jutted from a bull-like neck. He had a little flab around the mid­ dle, but his arms and shoulders were like an Olympic weight lifter's. Marzuk was nicknamed during Prohibition—he had been one of A1 Capone's trusted body­ guards. It wasn't a threat—it was a guar­ antee, and the bully knew it. He lowered his clenched fist, wiped at his spit-fouled face with his sleeve and dropped the ordinary's glasses on the rain jacket that lay on the deck in front of him. "OKAY GANG! LET'S GO!" the longshoremen's straw boss stuck his head in the passageway, "IT'S LETTING' UP!" Cohen picked up his twisted glasses and his rain jacket as the shore gang started past him on their way back out on deck. "Thanks!" the young ordinaiy looked at the two AB's on his watch. Chopper shrugged his big shoulders and nodded at the skinny seaman. He looked at the other AB in a half-apologetic way and started back to their fo'c'sle. Cal followed him into the room, shaking his head. "Shut up. . . " Chopper poured himself and Cal another cup of cof­ fee —then held up the pot as the ordinary entered. "How about it there. . ." He motioned to the clean mug sitting on the table. ".. . watch partner?" © 1991 by Larry Reiner • 7;"-: '' I . .7 V SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR MCS-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION TRUST FUNDS This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Supplementary Pension Trust Fund EIN-51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by the Trust; Plan expenses were $1,454,881. These expenses included $186,077 in adminis­ trative expenses, and $1,268,804 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,117 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 $11,157,431 as of December 31, 1990, compared to $11,338,447 as of January 1, 1990. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced a (decrease) in its net assets of ($181,016). This decrease includes unrealized appreciation in the value of the Plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year, less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The Plan had total income of $1,273,865 including employer contributions of $600,223, loss of ($43,230) from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $716,872. Minimum Funding standards •.g- a: i •'M •' 'f'•>•}• '• •v:: t-' I.. An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan, 4. Service provider and Trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, wfite or call the office of Nicholas J. Marrone, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Weltoe Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. •7 :.\V . "v.- •V , y' '-m- �SEAFUIERS LOG 22 K•. m-- .." 'i !••.•• 1 'k: J---. . kr:; Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretaiy^-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examina­ tion each year of the finances of the Union and reports fiilly their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adminis­ tered in accordance with die provisions of various trust fund agreements. All diese agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representa­ tives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and se­ niority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are losted and available in all Union ha Is. If members believe there have been viola­ tions of their shippii shipping or seniority rights as contained iin the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus Red Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as re-' ferred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as fil­ ing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contrac­ tual rights properly, they should con­ tact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individ­ ual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been re­ affirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsi­ bility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this re­ sponsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU un­ less 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 pay­ ment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an of­ ficial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. 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 contents. Any time a member feels any other mem­ ber or officer is attempting to de­ prive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in em­ ployment 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. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated 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 headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segre­ gated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes in­ cluding, but not limited to, further­ ing the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contri­ bution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to irotect and further his economic, poitical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. f If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional ri^t of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. SUMMARYANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACAWN FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13-5602047 for the year ended December 31,1990. The annual report has been filed with, the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the Plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was a deficit ($555,599) as of December 31, 1990, compared to a deficit of ($2,051,767) as of January 1, 1990. During the Plan year, the Plan expenenced an increase in its net assets of $1,496,168. During the Plan year, the Plan had total income of $36,887,988, including employer contributions of $36,261,148; earnings from investments of $494,957 and other income of $131,883. Plan expenses were $35,391,820. These expenses included $3,442,015 in administrative expenses, $29,652,533 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,297,272 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the fiill annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Nicholas J. Marrone, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way,Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.60 for the fiill aimual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and Accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675, 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 Dying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. app'y 1992 Scholarships avaiWIe to SEAFARERS A their dependents For further information, see an SIU official at any union hall—or contact the Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. DEADLINE •APRIL 15 • '. �mm NOmBER 1991 The Seafarer by Thurston John Lewis I have turned many a wheel On many a mighty sea Stranded on foreign field There was no home for me. I have sailed in war and peace Two ships blasted high; But whatever the cost, whatever is lost I must sail beneath the sky. I have been offered shore jobs Pushing a pencil or pen And I've considered taking them But the sea would always win. T m not a romantic fellow To go off in ecstasy At the sight of a moon that's mellow On the blue of the Caribee. I long for a house and a wife and a child And / love my country free But the sea is something wide and wild And it's always calling me. (This poem was first published in the LOG many years ago when Thurston Lewis still went down to the sea in ships. It was published in the Arkansas Democrat last year and won the Golden Poet's award in Sacramento. Brother Lewis is now retired in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.) LOG-A-RHYTHMS Going to sea evokes many different feel­ ings; among them, pride, loneliijess, love, fear, courage, adventure. The poems on this page, written by Seafarers, pensioners and members of their families, reflect some of these thoughts and emotions. Symphony of Power Where be the young man who goes to sea, for he does not come around anymore. Nor wave nor whale calls to him nor any distant shore. •; Oh he has turned his eye to the shore and alas has forsaken the call. The call that at one time could certainly harken to all. And the ships sail short of a good young man for he no longer comes to the hall. Many years have passed and his family has grown and his thoughts turn to when he was young. Of a less humdrum life before he had taken a wife and a time before her name touched his tongue. Of a time when the sea broke over the bow and he would stand in its lee. Of a sweet time past in his youth before he had forsaken the sea. The sights, the sound, the living ship all these images burst forth in his mind. It was then that tears filled his eyes as he recalled the life he had left behind. by William David Kirby Then his warm recollections of his own youth were broken when his young son cried. Sitting here in the crows nest, the sea pounding there below. Now many a year has passed and the son has The urge to leave this lofty perch grown to be his father's pride. The Merchant Marine keeps tugging at my toe. It was a truly great day when this dad and his son by Charlie M. Helton I've seen these waters move stood so very tall. from mountains into dells, We leave family and friends to travel the sea, And a special smile and a tear graced the dad's face and T ve rode these seven seas A brave gang of professionals, that's who we be. as he saw his son enter the hiring hall. through seven kinds of hells. Crewed our ships to move our forces. Always in my mind, I think, As the mate plots and plans our various courses. (Russ Levin sails as a marine electronics technician the big one's on its way. No matter where, no matter when. and is on staff at the Lundeberg School.) The one we're always looking for, We travel the globe to the very end. each foggy night, and day. Some voyages seem long with restless days. The unknown keeps the spice alive, But we go about our work in subtle ways. to gamble one more fight. Evety member assigned a particular task. The challenge to compete again, From engineroom bilge, to the top of the mast. with Mother Nature's Might. Nothing's more amazing than this large mass in motion. Cyclonic winds are howling now, From dock, to channel, to open ocean. and lightning streaks the sky. Crossing date lines and time zones we venture on. The seas are growing higher still, A Hula's Choreography Knowing we're one day closer to home. with heaves that never die. by Christopher Robert Chubb Takes a special kind of people to sail the sea. The fiothing sea that follows us, And that's the kind of people we choose to be. There they went, Hotel Street is twinkling in the night. I did. Her wildest fury yet unspent, .Very seldom talked about, and rarely seen. is quite a lovely sight. We, the sea travelers, called.. The Merchant Marine. There they returned from with complaints, Waikiki geared: Men would never let her woo them, the greatest power alive. Expensive women 1 ^ (Charlie Helton sails as an engineer/utility, most recently If something deep inside them feared Too many shops a aboard the S/S Wright. He wrote this poem during Opera­ they never would survive. touristy. tion Desert Shield while on the Red Sea.) It's always been that way I guess. I was thirsty. She'll plant her hearty seed. Spring Fed Stream Then search among us mortals Intervalling short Watetfalls till she satisfies her need. The Sailor's Wife Kind affection I marvel at the splendor • Rainbows... several, above, just my area. by Emily A. Larson she invites me to each time. Non story rain My husband is a sailing man. After quite a few years Her tune's always enchanting, Clean unhumid jungle life we still hold hands. and her melody sublime. Towering palms He's quiet, gentle and very kind, with a sweet smile Celestial bells are ringing now Short bushes and ferns arid a very sharp mind. to a strange and lofty note. Innocent skin; Her music's of some nether world, Our life has been spent mostly apart. wide white lei, revealing girl. in a symphony afloat. It truly is hard on my heart. We had a whirl. Nowhere else on all the earth, But I love him more than anyone knows. I also found... Her is there a greater scene. So I accept his trade and reply, "So it goes." I found clean spring fed to dn'nk of. Flutes, and pipes, and magic harps , I found the other things I thirsted for. I treasure the time we do have together, in her lullaby serene. dreading times when it's sailing weather. We showered in intervalling pools under Here I sit above it all, waterfalls where we swam and affectioned to I worry about him losing his life. looking down upon her stage. eyes, the rainbows, after cool, safe rains, . These lakes have storms and that's hard on a wife. Entranced by every violent move, provided by jungle life of all good plants given But he is a sailor of most lakes and seas. excited by her rage. by the girl of soft breasts. Home for three months, then gone with the breeze. It was rest. No other man can take his place, (William David Kirby—whose I found.. HAWAII. so I'll stay alone, until I see his face. pseudonym is Stephen Nathaniel Wilkerson—sails out of the port of (Brother Chubb sails as a steward assistant, most re­ Norfolk, most recently as an AB (Emily A. Larson is the wife of SlU member David V. cently aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) aboard the Sea-Land Caribbean.) Larson, wheelsman on the Kinsman Enterprise.) • •. J,. • • • if;Mm vX'ir, •;?4 ..a -•if: • l.K' :I •ft • iV •r X •. I,!".-' V . 't. - • y. '•'M •••^^ 'Iff i '-•It • • I'i. ,• 1 f; ' •. m i ' ' V"" •' •"I"' '1' imp �m. ;#£.0 saFutas 106 24 f.-.; \ f-.p',: ' Ships Digests ., rvv,^; ;' . ; .J ' Continued from page 20 Crew asked contracts department to investi­ gate why company was not fulfilling mini­ mum contract food requirements. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. '?'- " " {!;• rv::;, •; IV/?/G«r(AMSEA), August 29 — Chair­ man Don Yockey, Secretary Ivan Salis, Educational Director Phil Parent, Engine Delegate Walter Sargent, Steward Dele­ gate Ronnie Hail. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. AMBASSADOR (Crowley Caribbean Transport), September 21 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Milton Yournett, Deck Delegate C. Cepeda, Engine Dele­ gate P. Patricca, Steward Delegate John Willis. Chairman announced payoff. Secre­ tary encouraged SPAD donations. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted unsafe conditions in port of Everglade. AMERICAN CORMORANnPacifK 1; I".'' ''^'V. •. -y'-'S" Gulf Marine), September 2 — Chairman V. Hueiett, Secretaiy D. Goggins. Chairman announced he received responses from headquarters. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang, including Jerome Grimes and Jim Guthrie. CHARLES L. 0/?OWAf(Transoceanic Cable), September 30 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. Wilson, Educational Director W. Carrol, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Rackley, Engine Delegate Daniel Wise. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman noted he had forms for holiday greetings to appear in Seafarers LOG. CAPE HORN (lOM), September 8 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary W. Perry, Educational Director C. Kranciso, Deck Delegate S. Del, Engine Delegate S. Brooks, Steward Delegate Donald L. Huff­ man. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. CAPE MENDOCINO (OMl Corp.), S^tember 29 — Chairman M. St. Angelo, Secretary Steven R. Hamilton, Educa­ tional Director Jeff McCranie, Deck Dele­ gate Jessie Mixon, Steward Delegate John Collins. Chairman reminded crew to sepa­ rate plastics. He announced payoff and layup. He thanked crew for donations for AB A. Murray and Oiler James McGonigal, who recently lost family members.. Donations exceeded $1,400. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment, including Chief Steward Steve Ham- Opening the Valves AB Roberto Diaz checks the water valve operation during a fireboat drill on board the Sea-Land Expedition. , -j ilton. AB Geo Dean Sr. reminded crew to have respect for those who are sleeping. He also noted importance of reading Seafarers LOG. Next port: Norfolk, Va. CONSTELLATION(Maersk), September 16 — Chairman Thomas Atwell, Secretary M. Pabon, Deck Delegate Leo Zukowski, Engine Delegate J. Cronan, Steward Dele­ gate C. Dominguez. Deck delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. GAL VESTON BA Y (Sea-Land Service), September 8 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director Michael Kovach. Chairman announced payoff. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked gal ley gang for good food. GOLDEN ENDEA VOR (American Mari­ time Transport), September 8 — Chairman Luke Wells, Secretary F. Bishop. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of up­ grading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GOLDEN ENDEA VOR (American Mari­ time Transport), September 29 — Chair­ man Luke Wells, Secretary F. Bishop, Educational Director A. Hickman. Chair­ man announced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Ice machine needs repair. Crew thanked steward department for good work. GREEN VALLEY (Waterman Steamship), September 15 — Chairman A. Mack, Sec­ retary C. Scott, Educational Director K. Jordan. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman thanked all hands for good trip. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), September 9 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary G. Melvin, Educational Director T. Jacobsen, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Galloway, Engine Delegate G. DeMetropoulos. Steward Delegate T. Gonzales. Deck and engine delegates re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), September 29 — Chairman Walter Petty, Deck Delegate John Rawley, Steward Del­ egate D. Kinard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), Sep­ tember 1 — Chairman L. f^odrigues. Sec­ retary H. Galicki, Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate B. Fountain, En­ gine Delegate J. Harris, Steward Delegate D. Harrera. Chairman announced payoff. He reminded members about importance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. INGER(Sea Lift), September 8 — Chair­ man S. Jandora, Secretary W. Lau. Chair­ man announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department. ITB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), September 1 — Chairman Don Plummer. Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educational Director P. Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Joe Caruso, Engine Delegate Carlos Bonefonte, Steward Delegate Nel­ son Morales. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward department for barbeques. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), September 28 — Chairman S. Pinkham, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ tional Director R. McKinzie, Deck Dele­ gate Edward Luzier, Engine Delegate Luis Pagan, Steward Delegate Sylvester Gause. Chairman advised members to at­ tend benefits conferences. He encouraged members to read Seafarers LOG and fill out Christmas message forms. Educational di­ rector urged members to up^de at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thanked ABs Ed Luzier and Jim Thorton for their work. He thanked Chief Cook Sly Gause for his ef­ forts. Crew thanked Chief Steward K. Hop­ kins for making this feel like a real SIU ship. Fireboat Drill at Sea ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor tation), September 3 — Chairman V.T. Nielsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, Educa­ tional Director J.R. Carnell, Deck Dele­ gate John Wolfe, Steward Delegate A. Banky III. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers discussed importance of SPAD. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals and service. Next port: New York. LAKE(AMSEA), September 15 — Chair­ man Jack C. Cooper. Chairman thanked all hands for jobs well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SAM LA£/D (American Steamship), Sep­ tember 30.— Chairman William Mulcahy, Secretary John Cull, Deck Delegate How­ ard Herold, Steward Delegate Roy Calo. Chairman reported quality and quantity of food aboard has improved greatly since last meeting. Crew thanked steward department for great job. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and impor­ tance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested radio antenna system be installed, as captain no longer al­ lows single strand wires to be placed out of portholes. Crew asked that sign be posted in Great Lakes hiring halls advising mem­ bers to be mindful of proper way to dispose of aerosol cans (not in regular burnable trash). LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), Sep­ tember 23 — Chairman W. Davis, Secre­ tary P. Crum, Deck Delegate R. Lopez, Engine Delegate J. Bell, Steward Delegate S. Daranda. Chairman reported everything running smoothly, gave vote of thanks to all departments. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI(ETC), September 8 — Chairman R. Schwarz, Secretary R. Adams. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work and pool parties. LNG LEO (ETC), September 8 — Chair­ man J. Garner, Secretary L. Achmad, Ed­ ucational Director David Terry, Deck Delegate G. Holland, Steward Delegate K. Greenidge. Chairman reported smooth sail­ ing. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. LNG TAURUS (ETC), September 8 — Chairman Luther Myrex, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educational Director Mark Freeman, Deck Delegate Terry Hill, En­ gine Delegate Richard Robertson, Stew­ ard Delegate Martin Buck. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at undeberg School, also noted educational classes offered at Piney Point. Secretary asked crewmembers to keep videotapes in ibrary. Educational director asked mem­ bers to cooperate in keeping lounge and rooms clean. Treasurer reported $385 in ship's fund and nine refrigerators in sys­ tem. No beefs or disputed OT reported Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. LNG VIRGO (ETC), September 1 — Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary Rob­ ert Forshee, Deck Delegate David CenI ofanti. Engine Delegate 1. Salomons, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Auhuchon. Chairman reported smooth sailing, thanked all hands for cooperation. He urged mem}ers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Trea­ surer reported $560 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew was reminded to log in and out when going ashore. R.G. MATTHEISON, (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), September 1 — Chairman James ilartin. Secretary M. Abdelfattah, Educa­ tional Director Donald Leight, Deck Dele­ gate Marc Taylor, Engine Delegate M. 'ennell. Steward Delegate Arturo Nelson. Chairman encouraged crew to upgrade at Limdeberg School. Educational director also encouraged members to upgrade. Trea­ surer reported $48 in ship's fund. No beefs On board the Sea-Land Expedition, OMU Jose Villot and AB Carlos Gar­ cia participate in a fireboat drill. or disputed OT reported. MV RANGER (Wulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 8 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary R. Linasan, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate Ernest Ford, Engine Dele­ gate Ray Harrison, Steward Delegate Jo­ anne Knight. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers were asked to bring local newspapers when sign­ ing on. Next port: Singapore. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 15 — Chairman Larry Manry, Secre­ tary R. Linasan, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate Ernest Ford, En­ gine Delegate Ray Harrison, Steward Del­ egate Joanne Knight. Crew asked for more copies of Seafarers LOG. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported that $100 ship's fund was in safe that was stolen by pirates in Singapore. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew warned other vessels to beware of pirates along Singa­ pore straits. Next port: Korea. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 29 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary R. Linasan. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Ice machine still needs repair. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea Land Ser­ vice), September 15 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary Steven Parker, Deck Dele­ gate T. Joon, Steward Delegate T. McN­ eills. Chairman reminded members to keep rooms clean and go through department channels when handling beefs. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $540 in movie fund. Steward delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for lOO percent improvement of meals, service and menus. Next port: Nor­ folk, Va. OMl DYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), Septem­ ber 1 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, Deck Delegate Terry Thomas, Engine Delegate Robert Pritchett, Steward Delegate James Hat­ field. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OMl HUDSON (Om Corp.), September 15 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary M. Flores. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good meals throughout long voyage. OMl SACRAMENTO (OMl Corp.), Sep­ tember 23 — Chaimian Ray Gorju, Secretapr R. Cavalcanti, Educational Director Vincent Limon. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Educational director noted importance of upgrading. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Norfolk, Va. "r �tsgssiasssai^^ • . - ARTURO AGUILAR Pensioner Arturo Aguilar, 69, passed away August 20. Bom in San Antonio, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Houston. Brother Agui­ lar shipped in the steward de­ partment. He began receiving his pension in December 1988. He also sierved in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. BONIFACIO ALMASCO Bonifacio Almasco, 69, died August 27. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Is­ lands and joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of New York. Brother Almasco sailed in the deck department. He was an active member at the time of his death. EVANGELOS BOUBOULINIS Pensioner Evangelos Bouboulinis, 83, recently passed away. A native of Greece, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Bouboulinis shipped in the deck department. He retired in Febmary 1971. JAMES T. BRENNAN James T. Brennan, 64, died August 13. He was bom in New York and joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Brennan up­ graded to chief steward in 1985 and also served in the Army from 1947 to 1948. He last shipped in 1986. ANDRECARVALHO Pensioner Andre Carvalho, 87, passed away October 6. The Por­ tugal native joined the union in 1949 in the port of New Yoric. Brother Carvalho sailed as a member of the galley gang. He retired in October 1%8. AH SHEU CHEN Pensioner Ah Sheu Chen, 71, died Sep­ tember 18. Bom in China, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1957 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Chen shipped in the steward depart­ ment and in 1960 received a safety award for work on board the Kyska. He retired in De­ cember 1975. GEORGE COLAR Pensioner George Colar, 66, died April 1 due to a gunshot wound to the head. He joined the union in 1955 in his native New Orleans and shipped in the steward department. Brother Colar retired in Decem­ ber 1982. He also served in the Army from 1943 until 1946. FRANCISCO COSTA Pensioner Francisco Costa, 91, passed away Oc­ tober 3. Bom in Spain, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Costa sailed in the steward de­ partment. He began receiving his pension in March 1977. JIMMIE DALE Pensioner Jimmie Dale, 76, died August 26: A native of the Philippines, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Dale sailed in the deck department, and he also served in the Army from 1942 until 1945. He retired in November 1985. THOMAS DANBECK Thomas Danbeck, 59, passed away October 6. He joined the union in 1956 iri his native New York. Brother Danbeck shipped in both the deck and steward departments. He last sailed in 1989. ALLEN ELLIS Pensioner Allen Ellis, 77, died Sep­ tember 3. He was bom in Florida and in 1939 became a charter member when he joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore. Brother Ellis shipped in the black-gang. He began collecting his pension in February 1979. DAVID GIBSON David Gibson, 43, re­ cently passed away. He joined the union in 1967 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Gibson shipped in both the deck and engine departments, and he upgraded frequently. He was an active member at the time of his death. SAM HARDIN Sam Hardin, 51, passed away Sep­ tember 2. He was bom in Arkansas and in 1968 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Hardin shipped in the engine department. He served in the Marine Corps from 1962 until 1964. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. •v.. ' ROBERT HAMMAN Robert Hamman, 35, died May 27 due to heart complications. The native of Baltimore gradua­ ted from the Lundeberg School in 1981 and first shipped on the LNG Leo. An Army vet­ eran, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Hamman was an active member at the time of his death. EDWARD INGEBRIGHTSEN Edward Ingebrightsen, 63, died July 23. Bom in Glad­ stone, Mich., he joined the union in 1975 in Yokahama, Japan. Brother Ingebrightsen sailed in both the deck and steward departments, and he also served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. He was an active member at the time of his death. MICHAEL KOVENZ Pensioner Michael Kovenz, 72, passed away Au­ gust 30. A native of Bill­ ings, Mont., he joined the Sea­ farers in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Kovenz shipped in the black-gang. He retired in May 1988. HOSEAMcBRIDE Pensioner Hosea McBride, 70, died Septem­ ber 4. He was bom in Char­ lotte, N.C. and in 1955 joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore. Brother McBride sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in De­ cember 1986. ERNEST NEWHALL Pensioner Emest Newhall, 75, suf­ fered a fatal stroke Septem­ ber 24. The Massachusetts native joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Newhall sailed in the steward department, and he also served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He retired in February 1983. EDUARDO PADILLA Eduardo Padilla, 50, died Septem­ ber 11. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1971 joined the SIU in the portofNew York. Brother ^ Padilla sailed in the steward and engine departments, and he upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He last shipped in April 1990. shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He retired in March 1987. ALTON REALS Pensioner Alton Beals, 75, passed away Deptember 5. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Beals shipped as a mate. He retired in Febmary 1981. CHARLIE RANSOM Charlie Ransom, 64, passed away March 5. The Ala­ bama na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Ransom sailed in the black-gang and in 1977 he up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. He also served in the Army from 1946 until 1958. Brother Ransom last sailed in 1986. JOHN C. MORAN John C. Moran, 66, passed away November 28,1990. He was bom in Barth, Miss, and in 1963 joined the union in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Moran shipped in the deck de­ partment. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 and again from 1951 until 1954. He last sailed in 1978. 'R:- V' -.I-; JOSEPH SURWILA Joseph Surwila, 61, passed away Sep­ tember 21. Bom in Boston, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Surwila shipped in the deck depart­ ment; he also served in the Navy from 1944 to 1966. He last sailed in 1987. WILLIE TURNER Pensioner Willie Tumer, 78, died August 14. He was bom in Arkan­ sas and in 1961 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Tumer began collect­ ing his pension in December 1978. .'HRRR:;: IS.'- BENJAMIN PRUITT Pensioner Benjamin Pmitt, 77, suffered a fatal heart attack Au^ gust 19. A native of Coal Run, Ky., he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Pmitt sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1977. JOSVALDO TROCHE Osvaldo Troche, 48, passed away Au­ gust 30. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Troche sailed in the engine de­ partment and in 1978 upgraded to QMED. He last shipped in 1982. X'-i'- Jit • S W JOHNTRAWKA Pensioner John Trawka, 67, died August 13 as a re­ sult of cancer. He joined the union in 1971 in his native Philadelphia. Boatman Trawka shipped in the deck department He served in the Army from 1943 until 1945. He began re­ ceiving his pension in June 1986. INLAND LEROYBENOIT Pensioner Leroy Benoit, 65, died Septem­ ber 2. He was bom in Gum Cove, La. and in 1967 joined the union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Benoit sailed as a tankerman, and he also served in the Navy from 1942 until 1950. He began receiving his pension in March 1988. JOHN FORTENBERRY Pensioner John Fortenberry, 66, passed , away Au­ gust 30. A native of Missis­ sippi, he joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New Or­ leans. Boatman Fortenberry • J. •I.' •• • V.;:. ; ;V.-' • -1$ ' ••-ir GREAT LAKES WARREN RICHLEY Pensioner Warren Richley, 76, died October 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1954 in his native Eiberta, Mich. Brother Richley sailed in the black-gang. He retired in Feb­ ruary 1975. W- RAILROAD MARINE ;-• ROCCO RIZZO Pensioner Rocco Rizzo, 81, passed away September 13. He joined the union in 1960 in his native New York. Boatman Rizzo sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in July 1970. -•V.R �-,vv A .: • :• SSAFARBKS m 26 Lundeberg School Graduates Eight Classes • : •; • llSfrv •Hv- ' ^: . ,• Sa'H -v.: ! 'i u :4 .> r. Trainee Lifeboat Class 481—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 481 are (from left, kneeling) Alex Busby, Yaser Mawari, Lance Sholes, Derrick Garror, Randall Corey, David Superson, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor). Derrick Payton, James Duffy, John Sumlin, Jon Bolton, Andrew Rasmussen, Brandon Purcell, Jesse Sargent, Gregory Carroll, (third row) Rodney Irons, Jonathan James, Kendal Taylor, Bob Jennette, Paul Flaherty, Steven Meridith, Scott Walton and Thomas Ragler. ' IE. r'tis' • ^5' '•>•.1, '1/ •i,-' I..;- rf^:; Trainee Lifeboat Class 482—-Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 482 are (from left, kneeling) James Mohrmann, Tim Lowe, Tony Wiggins, Zenia Thomas, Gary White, Bert Herhman, (second row) Efrem Scott, Raymond Kolonias, Charles Lang, Martin Knezevich, Vilma Valentin, Johnny Billiot, Tim Greenawalt, Anthony Hickman, Arthur Patterson, (third row) Jim Brown (instructor), James Doyle, Draten Hanna, Dave Hamilton, (fourth row) Bryan Honeycutt, Monty Hernandez, Jeff Thurman, James Henley and Keith Warde. :- MM::'-'- ? ^ - .'Ci \.V Pumproom Maintenance and Operations—Completing the course of instruction in pumproom maintenance and operations are (from left, kneeling) Kevin Wray, C. Suazo, Jorge Bonelli, (second row) Jim Copeland, Robert Benson, Charles Mispagel, Bobby Spence, (third row) Hugh McAllister, Charles Betz, Dave Vargo, Tom Hogan and Randall Story. • .,;_!^ ^ Refrigeration Class—Receiving their certificates of course completion are (from left, front row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), John Wong, Kevin Wray, John Penrose, James Weismore, Wayne Gonsalyes, (second row) Robert Stancavage, Bob Hamil, Donald Morgan, Randall Story, Rick Stewart, (third row) James Brock, E.A. Richman and John Copeland. mw• 'i \ • {'I;?.- aic i>S'' iVM? •,' 'Hi7» •" TiV m •'• Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the Septem­ ber 24 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Alejandro Martinez, Bennie Jones, Jenny Marquis, Florencia, Farquhar, Steven Bird, Calvin Jaurhett, Michael Perez, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Marco Maffioli, Don Graves, Elizabeth Tramontane, McKinley Jones Jr., R.T. Seim and Gustau Ossorio. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Kay Small, Daniel Costodio, Jesus Pilare, Eric Smith, Amos Myers, Charles Scott, Douglas DeMonte, (second row) Robert Bentley, Leonel Lazo, Kim Janics, Eric McKinney, Antonio Reese, Andrea Simmons, Anthony Cassell, Orlando Reveron Sr., Erik Doyle, Mark Perry, (third row) Peter Littman, Daniel Pounds, Evan Sounders, Mike Webster, Richard Raulerson, John Lancy, David White, Stanley Golden, Yul Vanterpool, Ricardo Ramirez, Bruce Barber, Eron Hall and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates on October 8 are (from left, kneeling) John Hora Jr., Nelson Poe, Kevin Hill, Ricky Ferguson, David Shaw, John Fergusori, Mark Nonnam^er, (second row) Ivan Rakyta Jr., C.A. Warren, Jeffrey Swain, Phillip Johnson, Richard Feague, Steve Pate and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Sealifl Operations—Completing the sealift course are (from left, kneeling) Sonny Moe, Susan Taylor, Jesus Pilare, Kay Small, Randall Ellison, Eugene Beverly, (second row) Alex Rilejo, Christina Adolpho, Jose Rodriguez, Samuel Reese, Eugene Kyzar, Ervin Bronstein (third row) Harry Berggren, Evan Souders, Anthony Heinoldt, Harry McCleug, Stanley Gordon and Tom Gilliam (instructor). V'S:-:. •ijd:: •i lu <J,i. It' eaiiiitBuiL^jgiyHg �• " " .'.' p!r NOmUR 1991 1991-92 vpoRunmrnMsaimu 4 > - • jv. (City) (State) V ' . f February 28 May 8 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE _L (Area Code) • No Home Port. I am interested in (he following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes GNo Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed. DATE- SIGNATURE. DepartmenL Seniority to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • NO If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training — Primary lanjguage spoken January 6 March 16 '''' Book #_ Social Security #_ • Yes All open-endcdl (riMntal^ admissions <dlice for starting da^) SHISS College Pngnm Schedule M inULL8-w Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: f The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office if you are interested in attending. Check-in Completion ; Course ^ Date Date l.- Mo./Day/Year ' f'fe • 1991-92 AdaH Education Schedule High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) EngBsh as a Second ]LaiDgua^;(j^L) Telephone^ kk CtMiqdetion Check-in jDate Date • •• ; - .<5 January 6 March 27 May 11 July 31 QMED-Any Rating Fehruai^ 28 January 20 Flreman/Watertender andJllilier: April24 March 16 June 19 May 11 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. February 14 January 6 "•3 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations May 11 June 19 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 6 February 21 May 8 March 16 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & inland) March 2 May 8 February 14 Refrigeration Maintenance & January 6 ^Operations All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Date of Birth. (Zip Code) January 27 Course (Street) . Date;^ '•/-y'y fT . UPGRADIMe AmtaTHM Address- hbrchao May 4 March 2 • yingine Upgnding^^^O^ Completion Chedk-In Date Date March 6 March 2 May 1 April 27 course must be taken. (Middle) Comiiietlen 5;'' Oil 50 0>me (First) Check-in Date Check-In Cmnidetion ••'•'•yyfzyyjyj.,, , , "Date Course Date Assistant Codkj Codk and Baker, All open-ended (conhut admisshais Chief Cook, CMef Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift FamiliariTXttipn class. ^ -.i" (Last) — —— — '• Slmml Upgnding Com§s Completioii Courae Pate . Able Seamah February 28 AprU 24 June 19 V r . All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Tifeboatman December 9 December 20 January 6 January 17 January 20 January 31 February 3 February 14 February 17 February 28 March 2 March 13 March 16 March 27 March 30 April 10 ^ April 13 April 24 April 27 May 8 May 11 May 22 May 25 June 12 Ship Handling December 2 December 13 January 27 February 7 March 2 March 13 May 15 May 4 Radar Observer Unlimited December 16 December 20 January 20 January 24 March 16 March 20 May 18 May 22 Celestial Navigation February 10 March 6 -V:S«SS April 6 May 1 • •Vff'*'?-' ' January 6 April 17 Third Mate May4 August 14 . :;>-SteEsi Liinited Mates License January 27 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. ' ^ ifankennan November II December <» ^^ ^ March 16 April 10 Name- •"•t|y • '• Cmrst! Bosun RecertiflraflkMi Steward Rectification Cbedt'ln Pate January 20 MarchTO Course Oil SpUl Prevention & Cont^ment (1 week) Upon completion, the Sealift Operations t •/''''Vv'"'''•:U-;^"V M^00oii Prognms The following is the current course schedule for December 1991-May 1992 at the Seaf^ers Harry ILundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs; are geared to improve job skills of SI U members and to promote the American maritime industry. may change to reflect the membership's and industry's heeds as well as the national emef;gency mobilization in the Persian Gulf, Ihtk Upgndmg Comn ' ' ^- '.-• :;g,;-.:; ^A;,,•'• •. mr^: < '. DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland n Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) • 3 • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Transportatioa will he paid in accordance with the fcbeduling letter only If you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questioas, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; Seafaiers Hairy Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Box 73. Piney Point. MD. 20674 11/91 J •.M �: -• S'S;3;.w:-v;- •• :-#"/!•-I ; • • •U-r: Mi- mrmB' SEAmiCEMCS Giude to 1992 Luiideb0l^ School Courses '•-.'-ji.'i-. November 1991 Volume 53, Number 11 A brief description of all the upgrading courses to be offered at the Lundeberg School in 1992 as well as a course schedule can be found in this month's Special Supplement. ij.'- Aquarius Crew Rescues Six In Heavy South China Seas :.h • -(. M:- :iK m;iE^: iw 'S'v.- Ml m: K>' j;^.;V p-;::v Seafarers aboard the LNG Aquarius helped rescue six crewmembers from a sinking Pan­ amanian-flag vessel the night of September 21,50 miles off the east coast of Taiwan. Coordinating the rescue which included three other vessels, the Aquarius overcame 40-knot winds and eight- to 10-meter seas during the operation. AH 17 crewmembers from the Panama­ nian Marine Future were saved, with the MV Primo picking up 10 people, the Aquarius collecting six and the MV Novalis rescuing one who was separated from the others. SIU members aboard the Aquarius, which is operated by En­ ergy Transportation Corp., during the rescue were: Bosun Tom Brooks; ABs Mi. Chester, Woody Shelton, J. Rhodes, Jeff Amendolia, F. Volger and L. Lehner; OSs G. Gildersleeve Jr., Angel Reyes and Scott Langlois; QMEDs W. Fey, V. Larimer and D. Busby; SAs J. Walsh, C. Cur-, tis and K. Mageed; and Chief Cook H. Daniels. Second mate Larry Dickens re­ ported the events in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. Weather Worsens During daylight on September 21, the weather deteriorated as the Aquarius approached from the south of Taiwan. By nightfall, a small typhoon near that area caused rough seas and high winds. Around 10 p.m., the Aquarius picked up a Mayday call from the Marine Future. The Marine Future, 20 miles south of the Aquarius, was carrying a load of logs. When the cargo shifted in the severe weather, water poured through two The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Crystal Marie Hud­ son. Crystal Marie Hudson of the holds. The Novalis and Primo also re­ sponded to the Mayday, and shortly thereafter another ship. Sincere No. 8, joined tl^rescue effort. ^ On the Aquarius, searchlights on both bridge wings and on the bow were rigged and manned, and off-duty crew came out to help on deck. Bosun Brooks, Gildersleeve, Langlois and Reyes had been working late performing mainte­ nance, but they suddenly had new duties. One OS was assigned look­ out duty on the bridge wing, while Brooks and the others gathered equipment for the rescue. Cargo nets, rope Jacobs ladders, extra life rings and heavy lines were brought to both gangways. The Aquarius sighted the Ma­ rine Future from about 16 miles. Though the 90-meter Panamanian vessel was bsdly listing and her main deck was awash, the emer­ gency diesel generator kept the deck lights alive. When the Aquarius reached the scene, crewmembers spotted two lights several ship lengths from the Marine Future. As a flare was shot from one of the lights, Aquarius crewmembers were hopeful these were lifeboats or life rafts. Since it was first on the scene, the Aquarius was designated the On Scene Rescue Coordinator. The vessel maneuvered to make a pass near the first light, which tumed out to be a life raft. But despite the 29,000 shaft horsepower of the engine's full astem bell, high winds prevented the Aquarius from slowing suffi­ ciently as the raft drifted beyond the stem. Eventually it was the Primo which maneuvered through The 17-year-old was last seen March 7, 1990 at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Highway 159 in Jen­ nie, Ark. She is considered an en­ dangered mnaway. The young woman has brown hair and green eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 ft. 3 in. tall and weighed 145 lbs. She has fair complexion with freckles. An identifying mark is a birthmark on her hip. She was last seen wear­ ing a pink and white T-shirt, white jogging pants and brown leather boat shoes. Anyone having information should contact The National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Chil­ dren at (800) 843-5678 or the Chicot County (Arkansas) Sheriff's Office Missing Person's Unit at (501) 265-5372. floating logs and debris and put a line on the raft, at 11 p.m. Ten crewmembers were rescued shortly afterwards. With those 10 safely on board, the Aquarius tumed her attention to the second light. (At that time Sincere No. 8 had to break off from the effort, as that vessel could not navigate tightly through the rough seas.) The second light proved to be a rigid lifeboat. Shortly before 1 a.m. the Aquarius pulled alongside and AB Shelton got a line on it by throwing a life ring with a line at­ tached. Once the line was secured, Aquarius crewmembers worked the lifeboat down the starboard side. Handling of the engine aided in bringing the lifeboat beneath the gangway. Tied off with safety lines and belts, and working under extreme conditions, Langlois and Reyes were at the bottom of the accom­ modation ladder assisting men as they came off the rope Jacobs lad­ der. There were several tense mo­ ments for Langlois, Reyes and the survivors, as the ladder was inun­ dated by wash from the sea. It took three minutes to get the six survivors on board, though it seemed like an etemity, Dickens reported in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. No one needed medical at­ tention. Ninety minutes later the Novalis reported the rescue of the 17th and final crewmember, who was ex­ hausted but safe. His life preserver light had saved his life. Dickens and Captain J.J. Donahue both noted the critical importance of the use of lights and reflective tape. If it hadn't been for the survivors' use of lights and re­ flective tape on both craft,"we most likely would have never found any of them until daylight, which was six hours away," Dick­ ens noted. "By then they all would have drifted well away from the scene." Donahue commended all hands on the Aquarius, and he also gave special recognition to Langlois and Reyes. They were "working under extreme conditions" and are "de­ serving of high praise and com­ mendation, " Donahue reported. Ambassador Saves Five Refugees The SlU-crewed Ambassador rescued five Cuban refugees north of Cuba September 22. The refugees, all male, had been clinging to a frail, homemade raft while trying to reach the United States. They were weary but un­ harmed after the Ambassador's rescue. AB Larry Garvin sighted a flashing light used by the Cubans, and the rescue took place shortly afterward with no complications. Steward/Baker Milton Yournett prepared a meal and blankets for the refugees. Youmett also com­ municated in Spanish to the Cu­ bans, informing them they were in good hands. "The looks of relief and grate­ fulness when they came on board the Ambassador is tough to de­ scribe," Bosun Leon Jekot said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. "It felt good to do some good for our fellow man." Jekot said the rescue made him appreciate being a U.S. citizen. "To see people put themselves in such a position at the mercy of the sea, with all the hazards, shows that people will do just about any­ thing to come to the United States," he said. "They want an opportunity to make their lives better, and sometimes we seem to forget what we as Americans have. - "No matter how bad we may think things sometimes are, it AB Ben Bess, Bosun Leon Jekot and Steward/Baker Milton Yournett pose with the five rescued Cuban refugees. seems to be better than other coun­ tries. I think it boils down to just having a chance to make one's life better." SIU members aboard the Ambfissador during the rescue were Jekot, Garvin, Youmett, ABs B. Bess, C. Cepada, J. Violante, S. Lunas and T. Driggers, OSs A. Llorente and L. Rollins, QMEDs M. Duckworth, P. Patrick and J. Jourdan, QERM J. Dellinger, DEU P. Mathison, Wiper A. Pillot, SB G. Murray and GSU B, Wright. The Ambassador is operated by Crowley Caribbean Transport. mm � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU URGES GAMBLING FOR U.S. CRUISE SHIPS AT LONG LAST, A MEMORIAL TO U.S. SEAMEN ‘WORKER TAX’ PLAN IGNITES BOATMAN’S PROTEST SIU PUSHES EXTENSION OF U.S. LABOR LAWS TO RUNAWAY SHIPS ALASKAN OIL DEVELOPMENT TO BE DEBATED IN SENATE BUY/SHIP AMERICAN PROVISION ON HOLD AS HOUSE VOTES DOWN FOREIGN AID BILL WORLD MINIMUM PAY FOR EXPLOITED SEAMEN GOES UP FROM $286 PER MONTH TO $335 SEAFARERS SCHOOL ADVOCATES OIL SPILL TRAINING FOR ALL HANDS BURNING FISHING VESSEL CREW RESCUED BY VIRGINIA SANDS TEXAS GOVERNOR RICHARDS CALLS FOR STRONG U.S.-FLAG SHIPPING LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TAKES SAFETY COURSE TO RIVERBOATS NATIONAL MEMORIAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN SEAMEN THE ROBIN MOOR WENT DOWN 50 YEARS AGO SEAFARER STIRS FIGHT ON ‘WORKER TAX’ MSC PACIFIC FLEET SUBIC BAY OPERATIONS IN LIMBO AFTER PHILLIPPINE SENATE VOTE SEAFAERS SUPPORT EDWARDS IN LOUISINA’S GOVERNOR ELECTION SCHEDULE HECTIC FOR SEA-LAND CHALLENGER CREW DECKHANDS KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE UNEXPECTED ON TUG UTAH SEAFARERS JOIN IN MOBILE AFL-CIO RALLY BENEFITS SESSION HELD IN JACKSONVILLE; SAN JUAN IS NEXT SEAFARER PROSPECTS FOR GOLD WATCH PARTNERS A SHORT STORY BY AB LARRY REINER AQUARIUS CREW RESCUES SIX IN HEAVY SOUTH CHINA SEAS AMBASSADOR SAVES FIVE REFUGEES 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 11/01/1991 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. 53, No. 11 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log