http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/4ffff10ee35377b6428c545fb8b4bf88.PDF 2e5b2d0a9c9272e2068a41f7c768c2a1 PDF Text Text Volume 54, Number 4 April 1992 . ,. Congress Gels Bill To Nix Seaman Tax r'mm-' 'I Pages •' - Gulf Coast Boatmen Establish Monthly Meetings Pat Thomas, who sails as a captain for Moran Towing of Texas, hits the deck at the SlU membership meeting for the inland division held in Port Arthur last month. Page 5. •iJt •..?i • r-n-:- :' V In this Issue . iM: •vfv'V-. 1^-: -5. • •P. , • ; \ .-t Quartel to Resign Commissioner Job, Seeks Senate Post Page 6 The Pride of Texas Is First U.S. Ship In Lithuania Since War Page 7 Leon Hall, 72, Dies; Showing Fraternal Support Was SlU Vice Pres. The SlU's United Industrial Workers participated in Anrl ChflirtDr Momhor a rally held by the United Food and Commercial Unancr IViemDer Workers Union, which is in the midst of a super­ market organizing drive. Page 3. ..W, .. •xm �- • ' '; • SEAFARBtSLOG ;vly-^''- 'Wmi • u'-'-h" •• '/' i''••••^v •-'• v-7'WK . •• .. «,' -.-: .i."r.'; , V - ', . V' , f j.'-:' '~:r'' ': y: '.'•i •" • "*:• •S' wy "'.y y''',- President's Report Making Labor Relations Fair In the next few months, the halls qf Congress will be filled with the hired guns of thn wealthiest Americans and their corporations doing thenbest to kill a piece of legislation that would help work­ ing men and women put back the word "fair" in the con­ text of collective bargaining. Due for consideration by the Senate this spring is a bill that would prohibit a company from hiring a scab to permanently replace a worker who has been out on strike. The legislation, which passed the House last year by a 247 to 182 margin, is called the Workplace Fairness Bill. Michael Sacco Coiporate America is exhibiting characteristic hysteria about this proposed legislation, acting as if the bill takes away all the privileges that are management's "divine right." But in reality, the legislation, if enacted, would do two things. First, it would restore practices in labor-management relations that were in effect until the Reagan administration took office in the early 1980s — and one can hardly say those practices were excessively damaging to business. In fact, the later laws of this country have always been far more favorable to companies opposed to unions and unionism dian are similar laws in other industrialized countries. Second, it would strike a blow to the patt^ of cor­ porate irresponsibility that has been a hallmark of the 1980s. Phenomenon of the '80s Prior to the 1980s, in a strike situation, a company would try to hire people to temporarily take the jobs of its striking workers. The strikers could put up picket lines and urge those temporarily hired individuals not to cross the line. The key word here is "temporary." The Reagan administration, however, decided to turn the nation's labor law up on its head. In 1981, during his first year in office, the president took it upon himself to re-interpret labor-management relations and the collective bargaining process. Reagan fired the nation's striking air traffic controllers. He said they were to be permanently replaced. Taking their cue from the president, hundreds of companies saw their chance to replace union employees with workers who would be practical­ ly enslaved by the employer. The companies and their lawyers began to cite an obscure 1938 court case called the NLRB vs. Mackay Co. This, in effect, was a judicially created loophole in the law that allows for strik­ ing workers to be permanently replaced. The Mackay decision is a loophole because it is contradictory to the nation's labor laws and negates their intent. Both the National Labor Relations Act and the Rail­ way Later Act state that workers have the right to strike without being subjected to employer retaliation, discipline or discharge. Workers Lose, Lawyers Make Millions Utilizing the loophole which was effectively sanctioned by Reagan during the air traffic controllers' strike, high-priced lawyers and socalled consultants began to peddle union-busting schemes to companies. Their pitch was something like this: Provoke a strike, hire permanent re­ placements, get rid of all the union employees, then hold a vote and get rid of the union completely, keep wages down and stop worrying about working conditions. These modem-day union busters are partly respon­ sible for the biggest transfer of wealth this country has witnessed in a long time — they helped companies reduce the wages and benefits of their workers and then helped themselves to huge fees, billing employers for millions of dollars. This is the same kind of logic that for the past decade has allowed companies to engage in irresponsible leveraged buyouts, massive ac­ cumulation of o^er businesses and quick-fix bankiuptcy schemes. Whether it was busting unions or swallowing up companies and taking on debt of immense proportions, it has all b^n done with am eye to hugei . short term profits and get-rich-quick packages for the top corporate dogs and their lawyers. A Fight to the Death The ability of employers to permanently hire replacements of striking workers has made later relations more unstable and more bitter. Strikes are no longer a mechanism for arriving at an agreement. They have be­ come fights to the death. The replacement worker management strategy of the '80s has provoked all-out wars in which neither side could claim victory — Eastern Air Lines, Greyhound, the New York Daily News, In­ ternational Paper, Ravenswood Aluminum Company are but a few of the casualties. No worker looks for a strike. It is now, and always has been, a tactic of last resort. Workers understand that wWle a strike puts economic pres­ sure on a company, it also means the individuals involved will bear economic losses and hardships. Certainly, workers recognize diat at the very minimum, in a strike situation, there will be no paychecks. But the ultimate goal of a strike is to resolve a dispute, to assist later and management to reach an agreement. The Seafarers will be working with all of organized labor to ensure that die bill banning the loophole that allows the permanent replacement of strikers passes die Senate. Enactment of the measure will restore the strike to its original purpose as a key component in the balance of power in employee-employer relations and eliminate its use as a scheme to en­ rich a few individuds at the top of the ladder while imposing substan­ dard wages and substandard conditions on hundreds of people whose interest is making a decent living for themselves and their families. mt Keep Wire Rope ProAtcts In World Steel Deal, SaysSIU The Seafarers International Union has called on the Bush ad­ ministration to ensure that wire rope products are part of any world trade deal covering the steel in­ dustry. In a communication from SIU President Michael Sacco to U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills, the union urged the American negotiating team to include steel wire rope on the agenda of the Mul­ tilateral Steel Agreement (MSA) talks currently taking place in Geneva between the world's 29 largest steel-producing nations. The Seafarers interest in the matter stems from the fact that it represents hundreds of men and women employed by Paulsen Wire Rope Corporation, one of a hand­ ful of remaining steel rope manufacturers in the United States. Additionally, Seafarers working aboard deep sea ships. Great Lakes vessels and tug and towboats use wire rope in many of their daily operations. At press time, officials from the steel-producing nations were nearing the final stages of negotiations wttich aim to create a level playing field for all steel manufacturers, regardless of nationality. Reports indicate that the United States is supporting inclusion of the wire rope industry in the pact, but op­ position has been raised by Japan and South Korea. The MSA, in seeking creation of fair rules to govern the $110 billion a year of world trade in steel and steel products, has addressed such issues as government subsidies to steel companies (a practice of many foreign nations) and tariffs on imported steel. Key Ingredient for Defense Sacco cited the need to promote a domestic wire rope manufactur­ ing capability because the product "is a key ingredient in defenseoriented equipment" and because "the industry provides hundreds of American citizens withdecent jobs that pay wages that can sustain families and communities." The SIU official also noted that American wire rope producers still are "reeling from loopholes in the 1984 Voluntary Restraint Arran­ gements (VRA), which preceded today's MSA talks and allowed smaller producers like Taiwan, China, Argentina, Mexico, India and Thailand to dump their products in our markets." For the past decade, the U.S. wire rope in­ dustry, along with the American steel industry, has sought to eliminate unfair competition from foreign companies subsidized by their governments. If a new Multilateral Steel Agreement is reached, it will replace the VRA, which expired March 31. ..... One of the few remaining successful and efficient of America's industrial resources is Paulsen Wire Rope Corporation, whose workers are members of the SIU. Operations are marked by careful inspection of the product, as demonstrated by a union quality control worker in photo above. Volume 54. Number 4 April 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by theSeafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. 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; Alt, Bill Brower. "•i " �• • ''J'• MPmumzm Congress Gels Bill to Ropoal Work Tax The fight to repeal a work tax on seamen and boatmen moved to Congress this month as two bills were introduced in the House of Representatives to repeal the proposed fees for Coast Guard-issued result of a budget bill passed by marine licenses and docu­ Congress and signed into law by 'i:.. • • After the hearing In which the SlU presented its case against the marine license and document fee, Congressman Billy Tauzin (D-La.) shakes hands with FOWT Timothy Perkins while Cook/Baker Donna Takahashi (center) and Chief Steward Gina Lightfoot observe. Rep. Tauzin introduced the bill to repeal the work tax. .'•^-<•' - ". '• Seatarers UiW Unit Backs CteKks'OrgsuOs^ Ortve In a demonstration of union solidarity, the Seafarers' in­ dustrial workers union, the UIW, urged the employees of Ohiobased Big Bear grocery stores to select representation by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) instead of staying non-union. UIW Assistant Vice President Joseph Huber reports that Big Bear woiters who currently are repre­ sented by unions—^including the warehouse workers in the UIW, the truckers who are in the Teamsters and the bakers in the Bak^ & Confectionery Workers Union— have been assisting the UFCW get its riKssage to the company's non­ union store employees. UIW Vice President William Dobbins, who also serves as president of the Franklin County (Ohio) AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, said Big Bear should remain neutral so employees would be able to choose whether or not they want representation in an atmosphere free of misleading anti-union propaganda. Dobbins, who addressed a UNION PAYCHECKS BUY GROCERIES AT BIG BEAR Seafarers official William Dobbins urges the company to remember the value of aunion paycheck as its own store employees begin a drive for union representation. rally of Columbus, Ohio area unionists and Big Bear employees, said many of the grocery stores' patrons are union workers. UFCW Local 1059 President Becky Broyrer, whose union is spearheading the drive, said that Big Bear should not wel­ come union members as shoppers while at the same time discourag­ ing store employees from joining a union. Columbus, Ohio-based Seafarafs are helping the UFCW organize Big Bear grocery stores. Pictured at a support rally are UiW member Homer Cordle (left) and UIW Assistant Vice President Joseph Huber (second from left). ments. Congressmen W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) and Herbert Bateman (R-Va.), both of whom heard the testimony of the SIU and other maritime unions last month outlining the unfairness of the measure, each introduced legisla­ tion designed to repeal the scheme which amounts to a work tax on seamen and boatmen. In the meantime, the federal judge hearing the SIU's legal case against the seaman tax determined that the union's lawsuit only could come before the court once the im­ plementation of the scheme was imminent. No ruling was made by the court on the substance of the SIU's position that a fee to be paid by seamen and boatmen for thenCoast Guard licenses and docu­ ments is in essence an employment tax, and thus unconstitutional. SIU Fights on Every Front The scheme to charge a socalled user fee for the issuance of marine licenses, documents and certificates of registry came as a the president in 1990. The Coast Guard was mandated by the 1990 Budget Act to collect fees for the various marine licenses and docu­ ments it issued to mariners. As presented in the Federal Register:, the Coast Guard intends to charge in the area of $135 for an AB or QMED endorsed document and $330 for an upper level license. The SIU has vigorously op­ posed the work tax plan. Last year, after the scheme was made public by the Coast Guard in the Federal Register, the union lodged a strong protest with the agency, noting the plan was flawed. The SIU argued that user fees only can be charged to direct beneficiaries of a service. The regulation and supervision of mariner's skills and proficiency is done in the public interest, the SIU said in a communication filed with the Coast Guard during a period of public comment In February, the union presented its opposition to the work fee to the House Subcommit^ Continued on page 10 P, I- • • '.m SIU Urges House to Close SaMy Loophole on Rivers A loophole in maritime safety standards of the nation's rivers and lakes endangers the lives and working conditions of crewmembers aboard tugs and towboats, and Congress should enact legislation to rectify the situation, the SIU told a congressional panel last month. "There is lack of uniformity be­ tween the requirements that must be met by individuals employed on various vessels," said SIU Vice President Joseph Sacco in testimony before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. Sacco noted that on the one hand, individuals working aboard deep sea ships and Great Lakes vessels must carry a Coast Guard document and, in some cases, a license. On the other hand, Sacco said, crewmembers on tugs and towboats plying die 25,777 miles that make up the nation's inland waterways and on boats under 100 gross tons in coastal waters are not required to hold Coast Guard docu­ ments. On Uiese vessels, if they are more than 26 feet in lengA, the Coast Guard only requires the operator of the vessel to hold a license. All other workers on these vessels are not obligated to hold a Coast Guard document or license. From the SIU's standpoint, Sacco said, every individual work­ ing aboard any vessel must have confidence in his fellow crewmembers and their ability to handle the Vessel in any situation, includ­ ing emergencies that may arise. The men and women who work on the 3,300 tugs that ply the nation's river systems do' not have easy jobs, pointed out Sacco. Navigat­ ing on rivers and in coastal areas can be tricky—it takes skill and the efforts of all hands. He noted that currents, traffic, submerged ob­ jects, as well as weather condi­ tions, all have an impact on the safe navigation of a tug or towboat. The SIU official urged Con­ gress to enact the Merchant Mariner Document Expansion Bill (H.R. 4394) which would extend the Coast Guard documentation process to all individuals employed on towing vessels of more than five gross tons. The bill was introduced by Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Walter B. Jones (DN.C.) and is co-sponsored by 31 House members. the fdrClosini TheRivi»v w '••ll i'• 14-10 Also testifying in favor of H.R. 4394 were representatives of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) and Crowley Maritime. Opposition to the measure was expressed by a representative of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), a group repre­ senting companies and their inter­ ests. TTie AWO's position is that documenting all individuals work­ ing on vessels in the rivers and lakes is unnecessary because the companies are careful in who they hire. The Coast Guard testifled, but did not take a position on the bill, urging that the matter be studied. V-M- m: . I• , J-.-.- -7 y, . iS ' �'3 3v'" f;K!;:3 >•; 3;:3l"'3=®'''^:-3>3333 •-. •' 333#.;::--^.: -3'—r--. • '3 SEAFARBISLOe Di PCD Ittikipendence and HaUonal MEBACoavenUott Signal The End of Shonslde Worker Dominance of Seagoing Uembers that union. The SIU president -v'x-'-^ The Hght to eliminate outside domination of seamen by shoreside worker units is well on its way to being won as a result of recent actions taken by the mem­ bership and elected officials of •hS- -,l. deals while turning control of a seaman's union over to shoreside workers—mostly cafeteria employees at military bases. District No. 1 - PCD, MEBA has been operating effectively 33..-y33'3'-3i: - '•; "! im- / f ' • •'" ' -' • :; •n.:^ :,:3J:;,3;.;.33 3'-'i.'':-''''3;3«i:.;.? :M\r •''^•«^:;v,:.--.... ': ' -^' 'i •••'i-3 r : -J ^ -^''i'r:.r'••":'••> . • f.':- Addressing the 102nd convention of National MEBA, SlU President Michael Sacco said American seamen, through training and education, are the best mariners in the world. District No. 1, Pacific Coast Dis­ trict, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA) and by Na­ tional MEBA, the federated struc­ ture comprised of three autonomous MEBA districts. The first step to keeping MEBA a union of working professional seafaring people able to direct and influence their own affairs took place when the marine officers voted on January 15 in a special membership meeting to dissolve the 1988 merger between their union and the National Maritime Union, representing unlicensed seamen and shoreside workers and revert back to their pre-merger status as District No. 1-PCD, MEBA. The resolution calling for the dissolution noted that the merger had created, under the guise of a combined union called District No. 1—MEBA/NMU, a structure in which officials defeated in elec­ tions could maintain control and take millions of dollars from the union treasury in "severance pay" since its independence vote — maintaining shipping and servic­ ing from its halls, representing its membership in the halls of Con­ gress. In March, the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association was scheduled to hold a conven­ tion. The three presidents of the MEBA districts—Gordon M. Ward of District No. 1-PCD, MEBA, Raymond T. McKay, of District 2 MEBA-AMO and Lewis Smith of District 3 - Radio Officers Union—determined that the of­ ficers of the defunct District No. 1-MEBA/NMU had no claim to National MEBA as they had been repudiated by their membership and their organization dissolved after the membership determined the fraudulent nature of the merger. The three presidents, in a joint resolution, dedicated them­ selves to restoring National MEBA to its status as "the nation's foremost association of maritime officers." During the National MEBA convention, held March 16 -17 in Fort Lauderdale, Ha., the marine officers recognized the inde­ pendence of the NMU, noting in a resolution that it was, since its founding, a strong and militant voice for unlicens^ seamen and that the NMU mariner deserves democratic trade unionism. Addi­ tionally, the National MEBA delegates adopted resolutions call­ ing for the strengthening and defense of the Jones Act, advanc­ ing oil exploration and develop­ ment in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, opposing second registry schemes, supporting a na­ tional health care program and a bill to prohibit the hiring of socalled permanent replacement workers in jobs of strikers. SlU President. Michael Sacco was invited to address the conven­ tion. Commending the delegates for their courage to restore MEBA to a union of marine officers, Sacco said it was time to move forward to build a strong U.S.-flag fleet and vital, vibrant maritime unions. He noted that there would be hurdles and said, "You have to be united. You have to work together , . . Don't let anyone see a crack in that fist." He said American marine unions must "put out the best en­ gineers, the best mates and the best unlicensed seamen in the world. That's how we're going to com­ pete." "We will survive, and the way we will survive is through training and education and safety. That's the thing that is going to make us the number one unions and the number one labor movement in the world. Better than anyone else can produce. The United States of America seamen will be the best," he said. Sacco also noted that much had been made by opponents of Dis­ trict No. 1-PCD, MEBA of a $500,000 loan made by the SIU to noted that the loan agreement had been approved by the membership of boA organizations. "I did not lend this man this money to take his union over or to tell this man what to do with his union/' Ss^o said. "I lent him this money because it was the right thing to do." The SIU official closed by pledging the support of the Seafarers and its members to the marine officers. He reported that the SIU membership had over­ whelmingly approved the loan. "That goes to show you Uie attitude of this membership toward this new organization. They believe in you. T^ey want to work with you and they want to help you. And they will be there; money, marbles and chalk..." The forces District No. 1-PCD, MEBA has been battling claimed to hold a National MEBA conven­ tion. However, this meeting was dominated by representatives of shoreside workers from cafeterias and aiiports. Also in attendance were representatives of unlicensed seamen in the NMU. The few marine officers in attendance were individuals who had lost their elected posts when the members voted them out of office. This group, now headed by A.C. Cullison, a man defeated in the 1990 MEBA licensed officer elec­ tions for the post of MEBA Hous­ ton branch agent, has been attempting, through its lawyers and public relations consultants, to find ways to take back control of the marine officers dues and stat­ ure. This group was headed by Gene DeFries, who recently resigned suddenly from all of his positions with the union. How­ ever, the DeFries/Cullison moves have been unsuccessful and Dis­ trict No. 1-PCD, MEBA and Na­ tional MEBA continue to operate effectively in behalf of the marine officers they represent. DOT Official Aniioinoes Policy 'In the Wcilcs' to Save U.S.-Flag Fleet ', •••£-•- "3 - vr-'s'^ I tv3'' fi •' '•' , If; 3 ^ • 3 '33^'S3^';; fh.-:\: ii-m p. •-W ' 'yi. ••*-• A Bush administration official announced last month the White House plans to formulate a policy to save the U.S.-flag merchant marine. James B. Busey, deputy secretary of transportation, told the Connecticut Maritime Association that the "administration intends to put forward sound policy proposals to rejuvenate the U.S. maritime industry." Busey noted since Andrew Card took over as U.S. Secretary of Transportation, "we have had in the last month more meetings— policj' meetings and informational briefings—on maritime policy at the top level of the Department of Transportation than they probably had conducted in the last sever^ years." The formal Navy admiral who spent the previous three years with the Fede^ Aviation Administra­ tion repeated the administration's support for the Jones Act, a 1920 ' '3, • 3 v:3-:3, law which liih®commeflle travelling within the United States to be carried only on U.S.-flag bot­ toms. He warned those in the audience that unless something is done soon, "There will be no U.S. fleet in the 21st Century. If this hap^ns, the national security implications will be unacceptable." In presenting alternatives to save the U.S. flag on the high seas, Busey rejected the premise that American carriers cannot survive unless they are protected from in­ ternational competition. "The U.S. maritime indusby can compete in world markets if wedevelop policies that permit that to happen." He proposed, "Any program must meet the national security need in the most cost-effective manner. This is the philosophy upon which we will build a new maritime program." Among programs Busey cited for change are &e need that vessels to can^ cargo preference materials must be built in American shipyards, the federal laws and regulations subsidized carriers must follow to operate and the numerous restrictions on business in foreign ports for U.S.-flag ships. The former admiral pointed to the subsidies receivedby foreignflat fleets. "At the same time we press to free our industry from the shackles that have bound it to government for all these years, we are painfully aware that the real world—the world in which our carriers must compete—^is by no means itself free of Weign govern­ ment restrictions. We all know that foreign carriers enjoy full, unfet­ tered freedom to oeprate in our in­ ternational commercial trades. But U.S.-flag carriers in the liner trades continue to face foreign restric­ tions on their access to cargo and their ability to do business in foreign markets." The Department of Transporta- -V » ,3= ' f." Admiral James B. Busey tidn official said, "It is obvious that the federal government cannot wait for a consensus to form before taking further action. This ad­ ministration intends to rise above the fray and put forward sound policy proposals to rejuvenate the UiS. maritime industry." '3 *1 ,• �.-it..'-.' s um.1992 '• I';! lat'lAi*;,;;^;'- I'j SW^atmen fix)m thi^ towi companies tetunied to their vessels aloiig the Texas coast of the Gulf Of Mexico with a renewed faith to wOfk together following a special^ union meeting in Port Arthur; Texas last month. "We need to have a positive at­ titude," Moran Captain Pat Thomas told the March 4 gather­ ing of more than 50 members from Louisiana and Texas. "We can do it if we do it with them (pointing to representatives of the union who were present). "Our image among ourselves went down over the years," Thomas added. "NOw is the time to bring it up. We've got the best." \^ile Thomas, who joined the SIU in 1965, noted he ^ong with several others in the room were nearing the ends of their careers, "I see a whole lot of people with a long way to go. This is the future right here. Now is the time to draw 1 together." As the tugboat captain finished, he drew a long round of cheers from the others. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco followed by inform­ ing the members, "You guys are professionals, but you' re not being accorded that by the companies, You are the best trained boatmen out there." Sacco then spoke about the problems associate with non-union companies on the watCTways. "AU of you are tested for drugs," he pointed out. "All of you are test^ for alcohol. But they don't check to see if persons are qualified to operate (their vessels.)' The ex^utive vice president^ updated members on the figfilf against Coast Guard-imposed user fees. Moran AB Gary Denton asked Sacco, "Why do we keep paying, over and over and over for what we've already got? What are we using?" Sacco told the group he testified on behalf of the union at a congression^ hearing in February called to look into the matter. At the end of the hearing, U.S. Representatives Billy Tauzin (D-La.) and Herb Bateman (R-Va.), the subconunittee chairman and a ranking minority member, respectively, in­ formed Sacco the fees, also known as a worker tax, should be repealed. "The user fee was the initial spaik to what we're doing," Sacco told the boatmen. 'We are reaching out to you with the information that we have. We are not going to sit still. "I know what we can do if we all stick together. I know what we can do—like what (Higman Cap­ tain) Tony Primeaux did. We've got to do more of this. That's how you're heard." (Primeaux organized a petition drive among union and non-union boatmen to repeal the work tax. A total of438 people signed the peti­ tion which Sacco hand delivered to the congressmen during the hear­ ing.) Sacco and Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey also spoke to the members about inland news from other parts of the country, local political information and contract updates. Members asked Moran Captain Pat Thomas urges the rnemterehip to stand together to keep Hitting the deck with his union book in the union strong. hand is AB Ed Quinn who sails for Moran Towing. that meetings be held monthly in Port Arthur so those sailing would be able to get union information firsthand. The tentative date for fu­ ture meetings in Port Arthur is the first Wednesday of each month. Six-year Sabine AB James Mc­ Neil said the meeting "answered all my questions." He stated he would return to his tugboat to pass the word to others. Moran AB Ed Quinn hit the floor holding his union book for all to see. "I've been a union man all my life," he told the others. "The best thing that has happened to me was to get the letter (about the meeting). It reminded me of what the union is for." 'It is important for all of us to get together, know each other and Asking a question during the meeting is AB hear each other's problems," said Denton from lulocan Towing. Kenneth Moore, AB delegate for 7, Reviewing materials relating to the Preparing to enter the Port Arthur meeting are inland industry is Deckhand Greg Captain Frank Jewell (left) and AB Kenneth ~ ~ Sabine. Moore, both of whom work for Rideaux who sails fbr Sabine. Captain Richard Montalvo (left) and Engineer John J. Biegalski waits his tum Assistant Engineer Andrew Chisholm while ABKerry Caillouet signs the meeting from Sabine take part in the meeting, register. Both sail for Sabine. V' ' v ' SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco updated the boatmen on the statusof the proposed work tax on seamen. Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey (center) and Houston Port Agent Jim McGee also gave reports on inland activities to the members, Moran Cook Pat Caldwell addresses his brother Seafarers attending the first of what will be regular monthly meetings for the SlU's inland division. - 'W -1 �•' V 'r.-PT- ..,'.." FF .-.-•:F;F:''v • ^•••• : . i. f •ifr. •,. , -•Lf- .-'A-.- -.a, l£on HaUf Retired VP and Pepular Unlen Brotherf Dies at 72 Leon Hall, retired vice president of the Seafarers International Union and a charter member of the union, died of natural causes on March 26. He was 72. k 'f ^ ' •• • • S' > ';;';sX;. V •T» • -V •• V Leon Hall, in photo above from the early '80s, gives his vice president's report to a meeting of the SlU execu­ tive board. 'V":' • Always an extremely popular union brother. Hall had consider­ able experience as a seaman and union representative through his long career. Appropriately, Brother Hall was laid to rest at the Seafarers burial grounds in Valley Lee, Md., which is located on the St. George's Creek across from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. In his remarks to the member­ ship on Hall's death, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "We all loved Leon Hall. He had an even disposi­ tion and was always good humored in his dealings with his union brothers. "Whatever Leon's job was, he did it with all his heart and he did it well. He will be missed," Sacco said. Hall, who was a devout believer in seamen's unionism, joined the union in 1939 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He worked in every shipboard job in the galley, becoming a chief steward. In the early 1960s, he came ashore to work with the union's Maritime Advancement Program, the SIU's early upgrading and refresher training operation. Many Sequa Sells Sabine Tewing Te Heuston's KIrby Cerp. i ;•,; ^ SEAFMBISmS F-,-.:5'or--:'" , -::. ;.' ;• •' , ': Kirby Corporation, owner of several tugboat companies includ­ ing SlU-contracted Dixie Carriers, has purchased Sabine Towing and Transportation Company from Sequa Corporation, its parent com­ pany. The $36.9 million sale affects approximately 150 SIU members who work for Sabine on coastal and inland tugs and barges. While the SIU continues to rep­ resent the workers on the tugs and barges, Kirby has claimed the union contract with Sequa-owned Sabine does not follow the sale. The SIU contends that it does and is taking Sabine Towing and Transportation Company to ar­ bitration for not making the pur­ chaser assume the labor contract as a condition of the sale. During this period of time, the union urges all Sabine Seafarers to contact £e union should any ques­ tion arise. The union is staying in close touch with all Sabine mem­ bers and is holding regular meet­ ings in the Port Arthur, Texas, area where the Sabine fleet is bas^. Through the purchase of Sabine, Kirby added 33 owned and five leased inland tank bar­ ges, 11 owned and four leased towboats, three bowboats and eight owned tugboats to its inland operation. Kirby is a multi-faceted cor­ poration based in Houston with in­ terests in marine transportation, diesel repair and property and casualty insurance. Its primary business is marine transportation through Dixie Carriers which operates tugs and barges in the Mississippi River system, along the Gulf of Mexico, in the Carib­ bean Basin and on the Atlantic and Pacitic coasts. According to Kirby's 1990 an­ nual report, Dixie Carriers produced a pretax earning of $12.3 million for that year and $6.4 mil­ lion in 1989. Overall Kirby revenues were listed as $175.8 million for 1990 and $141.3 million in 1989. The corporation employs approximate­ ly 950 people. SIU officials discuss the takeover of Sabine Towing by Kirby aboard the tugboat Marathon. From the left are SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Pilot Nelson Plaisance, Tankerman William T. Winstead, Houston Port Agent Jim McGee, Pilot Jimmy Marks, Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey and Patrolman Bobby Milan. Shown in one of his familiar activities—dealing with the membership—Brother Hall, who was a headquarters representative at the time this photo was taken, writes a dues receipt for a Seafarer aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. active and retired members honed their culinary skills under Brother Hall's food plan program. From there, Leon Hall went on to serve the membership in a variety of union posts—^including Philadelphia patrolman, San Fran­ cisco port agent in 1964, New York port agent in 1965 and head­ quarters representative. In 1979 he became Atlantic Coast vice presi­ dent, a position to which he was re-elect^ in every union election, until his retirement in 1985. Affectionately nicknamed "Radio" by his union brothers be­ cause he was never short of con­ versation, Hall is survived by his wife Charlotte Hall. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Funeral services were held on April 2 at St. George's Episcopal Church in Valley Lee, followed by the interment During the services. Hall's neice, Dorothy Ealey, sang the spiritual "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." PMC's Quartet Resigns; MTD SougM His Removai Robert Quartel, the FMC com­ missioner who the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) sought to have removed from his government post, has an­ nounced that he will leave his job with the federal agency this month. From his position as a shipping industry regulator, Quartel has Qontended the United States does riot need a privately-owned com­ mercial fleet. Quartel intends to seek the Republican Party's nomination to run against U.S. Senator Bob Graham (D-Fla.) in this year's election. Before Quartel made his an­ nouncement, acting on the MTD's resolution which calls for removal of Rob Quartel from his job as one of five members of the Federal Maritime Commission, MTD President Michael Sacco last month sent to President Bush a for­ mal request for such action. Sacco, who also is president of the SIU, wrote on behalf of the MTD, which consists of 42 unions representing 8.5 million American workers.The MTD disputes Quarters contention that the United States does not need a privately-owned fleet operating under the American flag. The letter to Bush dated March 5 reads in part: "Since his appoint­ ment as a Coimnissioner, whose job it is to enforce non-dis­ criminatory rates and practices in ocean shipping, Mr. Quartel has been using the position as a plat­ form to continually denounce American maritime workers, and to urge American companies to haul down the Stars and Stripes from their ships and r^lace them with foreign flags and foreign lahor. "We firmly believe that Quarters use of taxpayer funds to crisscross the nation urging dis­ solution of American-flag ship­ ping is an unethical, unjustifred abuse of the process that should be discontinued at once...." The MTD, in its resolution passed at the February executive board meeting calling for Quartel's ouster, pointed out that the govern­ ment appointee opposed the vety policies of the government in regard to U.S.-flag shippingsuch as the Jones Act and cargo preference. Quartel, who joined the FMC in 1990, previously failed in an at­ tempt to gain a House seat in 1984. Upon learning of Quartel's plans to run for the Senate, Sacco said that if the reports are true, "then inaritime's gain is Florida's loss. "The position of U.S. senator requires maturity, a dedication to .^erican interests and the com­ mitment to the preservation of vital American institutions," Sacco said. "As a member of the FMC, Quartel has failed to meet these requiiements." �V'-'- ;7 Jiumi992 Pride of Texas: 1st US. Sidp to Mer Lithuania Since 1939 WELCOME t • •/ X TO KLAff^QA 1 I "i, '-' L." '-r-V,':". A huge banner in English greets the crew of the Pride of Texas upon arrival in port The SlU-crewed Pride of Texas became a part of Lithuanian his­ tory on February 18 when the Seahawk Management vessel delivered the first shipload of American grain sent by the U.S. government to the newly inde­ pendent country. "The people were so grateful," Recertified Steward Ernie Hoitt told the Seafarers LOG. "All of us were really proud to be a part of history." With the delivery to die port city of Klaipeda on the Baltic Sea, the Pride of Texas became the first U.S.-flag ship to enter a Lithuanian port since Nazi Germany occupied the land in 1939 at the start of World Warn. Among the surprises prepared for the crew was a welcoming reception when the ship docked. "Captain Wayne Stolz had to go to the dock and make a speech which was carried on international television," recalled Hoitt, who sailed as the chief steward. The seamen's club in the town of200,000hosted the crew three of the six nights that the ship was trae. "What you see on the news is no lie. The shops still are bare." For Hoitt, the voyage marked the second time he sailed on the Pride of Texas when it became the first U.S.-flag vessel to deliver American goods to a formerly communist country. A year ago, he was on board when the ship docked in Bulgaria. The only difference he saw was Bulgarians had more items stocked on their shelves. Since 1945 until last year when it declared its independence, Lithuania had been associated with the Soviet Union. Hoitt recalled sailing into the old USSR at the port of Odessa many years ago. "Even under communist rule, I had no trouble ashore at all. I took some country music tapes and my _ tape recorder with me. No one would^,«thmethen:fhey were uSiSrind afraid. But they were all listemng." stamps in his passport. docked. Hie club provided perfor­ mances by folk singers and dancers in national ceremonial costumes, an opera singer and plenty of food. The ship, led by the galley gang of Hoitt, Chief Cook Billy MItcheU and Steward Assistant Clarence Evans, returned the favor February 20. Among the items prepared were macaroni salad, potato salad, fresh fruit com­ pote and finger sandwiches. The U.S. ambassador to Lithuania joined in the celebration. Hoitt, an SlUmonb^ since 1965, joined sev^ oth^ crewmembos in a visit to the town. "They all said thank you for bringing the grain," he recalled. "Most eveiybody spoke English. I believe they w^ tau^ it in school. Eveiybody who went ashore oijoyed it "The engine cadet went to one of the schools where he was treated like a movie star. Kids there kept asking for his autograph." Taking part in a union meeting aboard the Pride of Texas are (left to right) AB James Adaire, The steward, who provided the Chief Cook BiHy Mitchell, DEU J. Butler and Bosun Eugene Grantfiam. LOG with photographs, saw firsthand that stories about people having little or nothing to eat were "V • ABs James Colwell (left) and Arthur Machado await nolificalion of payoff n Noifok Ready to hit the tieach are (seated) AB Arthur Macharto, (standing, left to right) QMED Nelson Lazo, QMED Frank Bemer and AB Anilial Plata. Chief Cook Billy Mitchell ladles out a bowl of soupforacrewmember. Steward Assistant Clarence Evans helps serve during the reception. •silver .*»;•. f'. ' -' �;t--'ntk:'a»^<K;«f:« yi"! <M_i<lipnii^iii| '.in' '7^ilf;i^'TffP''fl' SEAFABBtSWe 8 11 steward Bem^ ;:vS .•'••• •.. :'A' •V."i;.; • y., •'•¥ '• ~-p\- .„'...'y^»;t'• UM•' • • • •>: :V I- • J-J. - 0-' •> V 'V. '. -''r 1^# "• Eleven SIU members recently completed the steward recertification course at the Seafarers Ha^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship, thereby finishing the highest cur­ riculum available to Seafarers sail­ ing in the steward department. Recognized during the March membership meeting at Piney Point, Md., the recertified stewards completed the five-week course during which they received ad­ vance training in menu planning, computer operation, and leader­ ship and communications skills. They also took refresher courses in food preparation as well as firefignting, CPR and First Aid. Additionally, the group at­ tended classes reviewing the union's medical and pension programs. Members learned about the SIU political and legislative operations and met with SIU offi­ cials. (This part of the curriculum is designed to help the steward in his or her job as ship's secretary.) Several of the recertified stewards said a highlight of their schedule took place when they saw • their union's political and legisla­ tive action program at work. On February 25, the day they visited SIU headquarters, the stewards travelled to Washington, D.C. and witnessed SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco testifying before a House subcommittee in regard to the work tax the Coast Guard is seeking to impose on American seamen and boatmen. After listening Sacco's presenta­ tion, three congressmen at the hearing voiced support for repeal­ ing the tax. "When one of the congressmen told Joe Sacco that the SIU probab­ ly can get more done with our law­ suit (against the Coast Guard) than the subcommittee could get done ... well, I was impressed," said Rick Sanderson, 35. "I'm thankful for the oppor­ tunity we had to get politically in­ volved," added Dana Cunning­ ham, who was in the audience when the subconunittee chairman asked all merchant mariners present to stand and be recognized. Cohesive Group In their graduation speeches and in interviews with the Seafarers LOG, the recertified stewards reflected on their most recent ex- The 11 SIU members completing the recertified steward program are (front row, left to right) Jill Prescott, Kenneth Jones (second row) Curtis Phillips, Ruben Dollar, Richard Sanderson, Dana Cunningham, Hans Schmuck, Sivasa Laupati (back row) Cheryl Burgess (computer operations instructor), Mose Peacock Jr., George Quinn and Francis Ostendarp. perience at the Lundeberg School. The cohesiveness among the gal­ ley gang members was evident, and several noted that it helped the group in its schooling. "This was a good group," said Jill Prescott, who joined the union nine years ago in San Francisco. "I thought the schedule flowed smoothly and at a good pace. Everyone made us feel very wel­ come." Kenneth Jones described the training as "excellent. You never stop learning. ... If you want to achieve, the opportunities are here." Jones, 35, signed on five years ago in the port of New York. He added that the Lundeberg School instructors do an outstand­ ing job, and that the ex^rience in Congress has inspired him to vote. George Quinn said he especial­ ly enjoyed die computer training, which covers word processing, windows and spreadsheet and disk operations systems. "I always thought I was a pretty good steward, but there's no doubt this course will make me better on the ships," said the 50-year-old Quinn, who joined the Se^arers 32 years ago in New Orleans. "I enjoy^ the whole thing, and I found the pro­ gram well-rounded." Ruben Dollar, at 54 the oldest of the new recertined stewards, said he was impressed by the facilities. He added that the Lun­ deberg School's picturesque, rural location is a boon to successful .. ; studying. "I also thought the firefighting course was great," said Dollar, who began sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 (15 years before its merger with the AGLIWD). Another former MCS member, Curtis Phillips, brought his wife and child to the Lundeberg School. "I recommend bringing your fami­ ly," said Phillips, 36, who was upgrading for the fifth time. "It's great for morale, and there's a lot for them to do." He also said the course was "very beneficial. I particularly liked (galley instructor) Ed White's classes. . . . This school represents an excellent oppor­ tunity to enhance your career and your education." CPR and first aid are part of the course requirements for completion of the recertified steward program. Getting ready to give CPR to the classroom dummy are George Quinn (left) and Mose Peacock Jr. Cunningham, 29, echoed those sentiments. "I've been treated more than fairly and received a good education in the eight years I have been coming here. You need to come back here if you want a future as a Seafarer." Francis Ostendarp, 32, who graduated from the Lundeberg School as a trainee in 1983, thanked the group member? for their cooperation, "That's a big part of it. Everyone got along well." Thirty-one-year-old Hans Schmuck, an 11-year Seafarer, summarized his time at the school as "a great learning experience." Sivasa Laupati appeared al­ most overwhelmed. "You can't find another place like this," said Laupati, 46. "I have learned so many things .... Our union offi­ cials are doing a great job." Mose Peacock, Jr., temi^red his enthusiasm with an advisory note for future students in the recertified stewards program. "Make sure you're ready to work, because each class gets tougher," said Peacock, also a former MCS member. "This is a competitive in­ dustry, and nothing is going to get any easier." Several of the stewards com­ mended the food handling and gal­ ley sanitation classes presented by SIU member Jim Mann, SeaLand Service's fleet commissary manager and a Lundeberg School graduate. Several others noted how much they gained from instructor Kate Richardson's communica­ tions and computer classes. Recertified Steward Jill Prescott en­ hances the appeal of a cake with flowers made of icing. ;• 'k- Computer operations is another skill leamed by Ruben Dollar at the Lundeberg School during the five-week recertified steward course. The famiiy of Curtis Phillips, pictured with SiU President Michael Sacco, joined the chief steward during his five-week course at the Lundeberg School. - T--: r- .-M.-.- �unatiwz '.•«a Andrew K Crew Saves TWo Four Seafarers who crew the tugboat Andrew K reacted quickly and efficiently and saved the lives of two men stranded in a flat-bot­ tomed skiff in the Houston Ship Channel late last year. The SIU members—Captain Kenny Wall, Chief Engineer Tig Turner, AB Danny Mixon and Engine Utilityman Richard Guerrapulled the helpless men from the path of a large, fiilly loaded tanker whose crew apparently did not see the small boat. "The guys in the johnboat didn't have any oars, lines or life jackets," Wall, 44, recently told the Seafarers LOG. "All they had was a small motor which had failed. The tanker had a full head of steam, and there's no way [the men in the disabled fishing boat] would have survived if they had been hit." "We had just been dispatched to a job when we saw those guys in the middle of the channel," Turner said. "We tried to make radio con­ tact with the tanker, but for some reason they didn't respond. "The guys in the johnboat seemed pretty worried. They basi­ cally were in a mess." Turner, 30, estimated no more than five minutes elapsed from the time the Seafarers sighted danger until they executed the rescue. By then, the tanker was within oneeighth of a mile. JThe wind was blowing hard, buFwe were pretty confident," Turner said. "We had enough rope, and Kenny's a good boat handler, so there was no prob­ lem there." "It was close, but we saved them," said the 30-year-old Guerra. "We were right there next to them. They were a little on the drunk side, but they knew what was happening." Seafarers credited with saving the lives of two stranded boatmen are (from left) Richard Guerra, Tig Turner, Kenny Wall and Danny Mixon. Wall and his crew of veteran Seafarers, all of whom ship out of the port of Houston, did not stick around to chat with the relieved fishermen. "We didn't want to be late for our job," said Wall, who joined the union 20 years ago. The president of G&H Towing Co., which owns the Andrew K, commended Wall, Turner, Mixon and Guerra in a letter. He noted the crew's "exemplary performance in expeditiously coming to the aid of the disabled craft and towing it out of danger." Wall and his crew also helped the Andrew K earn G&H Towing's 1990-91 first place award as die fleet's "safest tug." The Andrew K eamed G&H Towing's 1990-91 first place award as the fleefs "safest tug." Ttalning School's Course Rw 10 Menu Boatnmi EngHiaslios SahBly Skills Ten inland Seafarers from Moran Towing of Texas participated in a special week-long training program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in February. One of the classes taken by the barge captains and licensed officers was OSHA hazardous waste opera­ tions and emergency response training. The boatmen thoroughly reviewed procedures to detect a hazardous spill in its early stages and the steps that can be taken to isolate the area. Emphasis was placed on practices that prevent spills. Other training for the group included CPR tech­ niques, first aid and safety, communications and stress il'i- • Moran Towing membets who attended the week-long training session included (left to right, front row) Rusty Ma* Burger, Ron Lambert, management, shiphandling simulatorpractice inparalid indexing and rules of the road and company semion policies and procedures. (• ; rM • fH • • •i||m '.M ''i-' . I. Moran officials joined the 10 for several of the classes at the school. '•y- • • -H .11 MilesHeathappliesasplinttoRandyCooper'sannduringfiistaidclass. Instructor K.C. Taylor explains oil spill procedures. -Til " • •• • i• ,"•> • ' RandyOooper handles the wheel in practice. �; .jx\ 10 SEAFARERS LOG Seaman Tax Repeal Bill intreduced in Cengress y ; .n" X'f _ - i. . r^,' • . •' •• • " ' . • ; -V „ ,'* -f '.')" • •'. While Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) reviews testimony, Rep. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) asks a panelist about the worker tax during the House Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing on the issue in February. Continued from page 3 tee on Coast Guard and Naviga­ tion, characterizing it as "dis­ criminatory." At that hearing, Representatives Tauzin, Bateman and Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) pledged to seek a repeal of the user fee for marine licenses and docu­ ments. Last month, Tauzin authored House Resolution 4693 which, if enacted, will repeal the Coast Guard-imposed fees on marine licenses and documents. "HR 4693 prevents the federal government from singling out merchant mariners to pay what is clearly an employment act," Tauzin stated upon filing the bill on March 26. "Other occupations in transpor­ tation industries don't have to pay a federal fee in order to be lawfully employed. Why merchant mariners? The idea of the federal government taxing an individual for the opportunity to work is in­ herently wrong," the Louisiana congressman told his colleagues. Tauzin reminded Congress of the role of the Lf.S.-flag merchant marine during the recent Persian Gulf conflict. "Our national security depends on a strong mer­ chant marine. If anyone doubts this fact, I would only remind them, of our merchant mariners' heroic contributions to the largest sealift in maritime history. Desert Storm was successful because we had a base of qualified, licensed mer­ chant mariners who were ready to respond toi the call of duty." Bateman, who filed his bill prohibiting the federal government from collecting fees for the licens­ ing and documentation of seamen and boatmen on March 20, said in remarks addressed to his fellow House members, "No other sector of the transportation industry is re­ quired to pay a fee in order to work, and it is not fair that mariners should be singled out." Since both the Tauzin and Bateman bills are similar, the two will be consolidated. Tauzin's seaman tax repeal bill will absorb Bateman's legislation and the Vir­ ginia congressman will be listed as a co-sponsor. As the LOG was going to press, the bill had the sup­ port of Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), who serves as chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Robert Davis (R-Mich.) and Jack Fields (R-Texas). The SIU is urging all other members of Congress to co-spon­ sor the Tauzin bill. A Seafarer should contact his or her member of Congress to urge the elected of­ ficial to sign on to the seaman tax repeal bill introduced by Tauzin. Roy Boudreau Dies at 66 Former SIU official Roy Boudreau, a key figure in the union's successful organizing of American Steamship Company, passed away recently due to a heart condition. He was 66. Boudreau joined the Seafarers in 1943 in his native Detroit. He sailed in the deck department for 15 years before coming ashore to work as an organizer. He repre­ sented the SIU in various capacities until forced to retire in 1977 because of heart problems. Brother Boudreau's positions in the SIU included patrolman in Detroit, Buffalo port agent and as­ sistant secretary-treasurer for the Great Lakes District. Jack Bluitt, former SIU head­ quarters representative for the Great Lakes district before retiring in 1985, worked closely with Boudreau for about eight years. Bluitt, also a former New York patrolman and Detroit port agent, described Boudreau as "very reli- •s.i. •K-I Roy Boudreau able. He was a real gentleman, very conscientious. When it came to the Seafarers, he was a dedicated union man." Brother Boudreau retired to Sun City West, Ariz. He was buried in Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale, Ariz. He is survived by his wife, Joan. Olh» Transport ^iRrioyees Are Hot SRitieet to a Wwk Tax The domestic watert)ome transportation industry must compete with the railroads, air lines and trucking firms. The Seafarers LOG takes a look at what kind of fees the individuals who work in these transportation sectors must pay for their federally-required licenses and certificates. The conclusion; No one pays like a seaman or boatman will have to pay if the CoEist Guard user fees go into full force and effect. Some brief examples: The Coast Guard wants to charge $35 for a duplicate seaman's license or document. The FAA currently charges $2 for the same service to airmen. The Coast Guard proposes to charge anywhere from $45 to $70 for evaluating all of the papenvork in processing a license or a document with a rating.The FAA does not charge a penny for evaluating an airman's papenwork. The Coast Guard recommends a $35 fee for issuing the license or document, the FAA issues certificates to all licensed and certificated air transport workers free of charge. The Coast Guard wants to charge a $17 fee for an FBI check and it has not yet advised the public what it plans to charge for the OPA 90-mandated check of seamen's records contained in the National Driver Register. Railroad employees pay between $3 and $14 for a National Driver Register check. A seaman, under the Coast Guard's plan, can pay as much as $135 for each endorsement to his license or document. A truck driver generally pays around $5 for an endorsement certifying he is qualified to operate special equipment or transport special cargoes. Airline Workers All personnel working aboard or with an aircraft are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the exception of flight attendants. In addition to pilots, the following airline-related job classifications are among those that require FAA certification: control tower operators, aircraft mechanics, repair station mechanics, flight engineers, dispatchers, parachute riggers, navigators. The FAA Airman Registry, based in Oklahoma City, is the central office of the agency that keeps track of the 3.7 million individuals certified by the agency. Once an airman has tested and compiled all the necessary paperwork, it is sent to the Airman Registry. That office issues the qualifying individual his certificate (i.e., license). There is no charge for processing or issuing the certificate. The agency only charges a fee if it issues a duplicate copy in the event a certificate is lost or mutilated. The fee: $2. ' FAA inspectors conduct ride checks (akin to practical experience tests) and written examinations. The agency does not charge for giving these tests. The FAA also licenses individuals to conduct testing—both written exams and ride checks—in behalf of the agency. These "designated examiners," more often than not private entrepreneurs, are allowed by the agency to set fees fortheir services. A pilot therefore can choose to pay a designated examiner or test with an FAA examiner and not pay a dime. Commercial airline companies (including air cargo companies) have desig­ nated examiners among their personnel, consequently individuals employed by the major carriers do not pay any fees at all to the FAA for testing and ride checks. The FAA also does not charge an individual for becoming an FAA designated examiner. Nor does the FAA charge for certificating an airline and allowing it to conduct training and testing. Commercial pilot certificates are usually good for one, two or three years depending on the class of airplane the individual flies. Railroad Workers As of January 1,1992 all operators of trains, known as "locomotive engineers," must be certified, indicating they have met Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards. Under the FRA regulations, the railroad companies are responsible for training, testing and issuing licenses. There is no cost to the individual engineers, nor is the FRA Involved in issuing any kind of card or license. The agency approves a company's training and licensing plan. The FRA does not charge the company to review its plan or to indicate it meets the agency's guidelines. The only charge the locomotive engineer faces is the cost of a check of his record with the National Driver Register, the national database compiled from state motor vehicle department records. The cost, depending on the state from which the individual hails, ranges from $3 to $14. Train operators must go through recurrent training sessions that are conducted by their employers. The individual pays no fee for this training. Other ra Iroad employees—signalmen, switchmen, flagmen, firemen, conduc­ tors, dispatchers, car inspectors, brakemen, dispatchers, among others, have no government fees involved in obtaining these positions. Truck Drivers While the airlines, the maritime sector and the railroads have for the most part been regulated by the federal government, trucking primarily has been supervised by state government. It is only in 1986 that a comprehensive federal law was enacted that established certain uniform criteria that must be met before a commercial driver's license can be issued. The federal law, however, did not take away the administration of licensing and testing programs from state government. A comrnercial truck driver obtains a driver's license through his state and local motor vehicle administration. The cost for the basic commercial driver's license ranges from $5 to $75. Some states include the cost of testing in this fee, others establish a separate fee for taking a test. Truck drivers also pay for endorsements to their licenses. Endorsements certify a driver as capable of driving a vehicle outfitted with special equipment or for operating a rig that carries a certain type of cargo. Typical endorsements to a license might be: hazardous materials, air brakes, passengers, combination. The licenses are usuallygood for four tofive years. Renewal fees are minimal. Most states do not require re-testing once the original license is issued, so the only fee a truck driver most likely will pay, as long as he or she stays in the industry, IS a small renewal charge. _ Here are some examples of what a commorcial driver's license could cost: In Colorado $15 for the license, $40 for the test. In Florida—$50 for the license, $5 per endorsement. Louisiana—$15 for the application for a license, $40 for the written exam,$30 for the road test and $5 per endorsement. Michigan—$20 basic fee, $5 per endorsement and $60 for a road test, Virginia—$35 basic license, $5 per endorsement. As of April 1 of this year all truck drivers will be required to hold a commercial driyers license issi^ by their local motor vehicle department that complies with federal guidelines. The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now receives the records of all commercial truck drivers and maintains this data in a central data base. Sources^ F^ral Aviatiw Administration - Airman Registry and Dulles Right Standards District Office. Assentation of Right Attendants, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. �' y \7.'Cs^ '' ? APRIL 1992 11 Green, Healey, Helton Awarded MSCPAC's Top Tribute Three SIU Government Ser­ vices Division members have been honored for their outstanding work during 1991 by the Military Sealift Command Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC). Brothers Edward C. Green II, James J. Healey Jr. and Harold W. Holton received the 1991 Mariner Award of Excellence, MSCPAC's highest tribute. The trio, nominated by fellow MSCPAC mariners and officers, were selected for their "profes­ sional, knowledgeable, respon­ sible, intelligent, hard-working and honest" abilities, according to MSCPAC. Green, 45, serves as chief cook aboard the USNS Diehl. The ship's master. Captain Bill Baldwin, noted in his nomination, "Mr. Green is the soul of congeniality, cheerfulness and friendliness. Al­ most without fail, he has a cheerful word or greeting for everyone he meets." The galley gang member began his seafaring career in 1972 as a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards. He transferred to the Government Services Division in 1982. Green was praised for his work in feeding 125 guests as well as the ship's crew during Thanksgiving and Christmas, keeping the vessel in top-notch shape during layup and serving as the vessel's equal employment opportunity repre­ sentative. Healey, 56, was featured for his abilities over and above his posi­ tion as an AB/maintenance on the USNS Kawishiwi. "Mr. Healey is a responsible, knowledgeable and highly professional individual who continually produces high quality results, regardless of the task at hand," wrote Captain Bruce Butterfield, former master of the fleet oiler. The 11-year veteran of the division was lauded for making sure safety signs were in place and creating signs when none were available. He also taught new crewmembers safety procedures on underway replenishnient. Healey is known aboard ship as a skilled carpenter and someone who can splice any type of line or wire. Holton, 65, sails as a rig bosunmate aboard the USNS Pecos. "It has become a natural reaction for the deckhands to defer to Mr. Hol­ ton when an impasse is reached on any given subject," wrote Pecos maintained to the highest state of rdadiness. Holton signed on with the union in 1976. Murphy proclaimed the bosunmate "an elder statesman in the Western Pacific." All three members received a plaque, framed certificate and cash reward. Pesky Zebm Mussels ^lead Beyond Lakes Zebra mussels will continue spreading beyond the Great Lakes, and the costly damage caused by the prolific organisms will get sub­ stantially worse before the tiny striped mollusks can be slowed, according to a government re­ searcher. Believed to have arrived in the Great Lakes in 1986 in the ballast water of a European tanker, zebra mussels have wreaked havoc in that region. The non-edible crea­ tures have disrupted navigation by causing marker buoys to sink; ruined fishing nets and grounds; altered a delicate aquatic ecosys­ tem; fouled beaches with sharp shells; and blocked raw water intake systems of many municipalities, utilities and factories. Additional­ ly, the mollusk has impeded ships by clogging engine cooling water lines, causing increased drag and lowering fuel efficiency. The spread is "extraordinarily rapid" said Bob Peoples of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Peoples has conducted finely detailed studies of zebra mussels during the past three years. "Various fish feed on [zebra mussels], but the den­ sities are so enormous, biological controls haven't kicked in. It's a classic case of invasion ecology, and it's going to get worse before it gets better." Zebra mussels use their sticky, elastic-like secretions to attach themselves in layers to almost any surface, and they do not easily let go. Each zebra mussel grows to a maximum length of slightly less than twoinches. But the minuscule mussel is causing serious financial loss; over the next 10 years the infestation will cost users of the Bush Signs Ship Gamhiing Biii The United States-flag pas­ senger ship industry is expected to grow due to passage of an SIUsupported hi 1 which President Bush last month signed into law. The new law allovys U.S.-flag cruise ships to offer regulated gam­ bling on the high seas. (Foreignflag vessels have been offering gambling for years.) Previously, two outdated laws which dis­ criminated against American pas­ senger ships prevented U.S.-flag vessels from offering gaming. Foreign-flag ships sailing from U.S. ports were not subject to the same regulations. The SIU supported the new law because it could lead to both the investment of dollars in U.S.-flag passenger ship operations and the creation of thousands of jobs for American seafarers. Master Michael Murphy. "The regard in which the crew holds him and the stability which he lends to a deck gang are great assets for any ship fortunate enough to have his services. Among the items for which Hol­ ton was singled out were being a selfless worker and keeping his rig Great Lakes more than $5 billion, estimates one government agen­ cy. The National Fisheries Re­ search Center (located in Michigan), in cooperation with other federal, state and private agencies, has developed a research program covering all aspects of the zebra mussel invasion. Eventually, the research will be used to predict the mussels' spread across the U.S. and to estimate damages. Further, millions of dollars are being spent annually by industries and municipalities bordering the Great Lakes in the U.S. and Canada in attempts to control the dangerous, clam-like critters. The primary control method now in use is treatment with chlorine, a costly procedure that may adversely af­ fect the environment. Other methods are under investigation. The Bush administration recently sought to cut $1.1 million in research funds in NCAA's proposed 1992 budget. But Mer­ chant Marine Committee member Dennis Hertel (D-Mich.) amended the $658.5 million budget request to include the funds for zebra mus­ sel research. Since being found in Lake St. Clair in the mid 1980s, the mol­ lusks have spread throughout the Great Lakes and surrounding areas including the St. Lawrence, Hud­ son, Susquehanna, Illinois, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Rapid Spread The Organisms, which live up to five years, congregate in clusters as great as 800,000 per square meter. They are most dense in depths of water to 45 feet but may be found as deep as 300 feet. For Seafarers, the problem means extra work and extra expen­ ditures. Boats must be carefully cleaned when leaving a con­ taminated area in preparation for going to uncontaminated waters. To prevent blockage in the boat's water intake system, outboard motors must be thoroughly flushed. Meanwhile, the epidemic con­ tinues. When will spread of zebra mussels finally be halted? As zebra mussel expert Bob Peoples put it, "Nobody loiows." This photo illustrates the stages in growth of the zebra mussel. A ruler (in millimeters) is shown for scale. The bill includes provisions legalizing the use of gambling devices aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the high seas during intrastate and cruise-to-powhere voyages in states not prohibiting such ac­ tivity, as well as on interstate and foreign voyages. The provisions are similar to H.R. 3282, the U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Competitiveness Act, which passed the House late last year and was added by the Senate to the marine sanctuary bill. More than 85 percent of all cruise passengers worldwide are Americans. But only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cruise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SlU-crewed Independence and Constitution). The tiny zebra mussels use their sticky secretions to attach themselves in layers to almost any surface, in this case, a larger shell. • ^ '"'VL �• «^«»«««K,<» SRISPS -«T SEAPUtHtSlM 12 ^^r'^-5:^---'V., :...Vi- 'bM.';''"'" .4:'-:44::te 1(- ,;C- , ' ^-•>•' bbbl'W • - ,4;. jb ^ / " '-b-- 'by-mbl f't".-,•?- .'/'V-- ••••..• • ' v;.v' ,•• Perhaps the most visible crewmembers aboard the SS Inde­ pendence outside of those who deal with passengers directly are the men and women of the deck AB/Watch Doug ULonde changes the anti-skid strips on an outdoor ladder. o wu r/ • .-.X .. OS Bobby Freer (right) shares some photos he received at mail call with OS Ivan Ingram. .%•: These SIU members can be seen throughout the cruise ship any time of theday or night performing their various duties. "Don't let anybody tell you our people don't work hard," Bosun Mike Rivera told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Just look around and you find us there." Most tourists are aware of the deck members only when the ves­ sel enters or leaves a port. The tourists gather wherever they can to witness, photograph or film the operations, seeing it as part of the ship's entertainment. "Our guys have a job to do," Rivera stat^. "Once we start, we , /lJ j Y,®" ^^are we re being watched. During daylight hours, deck gang members may be painting bulkheads in passenger areas, cleaning the swimming pools, working on lifeboats or assisting passengers on the gangway of the American Hawaii Cruises ship. "People will just stop and watch while I'm working," noted ABAVatch Doug LaLonde who was changing skid strips on an out­ door ladder. "I've gotten used to it." Deck members have to get the job done After dark, the deck gang stays whether the ship is in port or at sea. busy as well. Besides the usual bridge assignments of lookout and navigation, the department's mem­ bers also handle the fire watch. "Our goal is to identify fire or possible hot spots before they start," said OS Bobby Freer, one of four people who traverse the whole ship between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. every day on the patrol. "The safety of the passengers is our prime concem." fc: . I• • " •• . '5 : • •fe JM mmmmmm AB Luisito F. Balatbat keeps a straight course under the watchful eye of Second Mate Ed White, an SIU hawsepiper. Keeping the passenger compartments J.® AB/Hotel Painter Rolando Co. Night fire watch, done by OS Bobtiy Freer, is an important shipboard safely precaution! Mb ;-v • Bosun Mike Rivera (badt to camera), along with Junior Teamwork is In^^ in dodjg and undocking^^ Ready to take part in the weekly lifeboat drill are (from left) all hands are called to the d^. ABpreg Potter, OS Mike Ethridge and OS Mike Thomas. 'r-M • "•w-.. • •Vi;i 'j bij- �1992 House Panel Blasts Proposed Budget for MarAd as 'Meager • , ;• ,' • •• •s,.-. -. .,•. r%-'. ^ • ' P* .-f- • ••:sSsA«s. '•itA Members of the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee strongly questioned and, at times, criticized the 1993 fiscal year budget proposed by the Maritime Administration during a hearing last month. Before the hearing began. Sub­ committee Chairman Walter Jones (D-N.C.) introduced a substitute funding bill that would authorize an additional $189.4 million to the Bush administration's request of $537.4million. Jones stated the ad- ditional dollars would better main­ tain the Ready Reserve Force. Three Democratic and two Republican members of the sub­ committee immediately signed on as co-sponsors. Captain Warren Leback, head of the Maritime Administration, presented MarAd's request to the subcommittee. He was joined by General Hansford T. Johnson, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Transportation Command, and Vice Admiral Francis T. Donovan, commander of the Military Sealift Command. In his opening remarks, Jones listed his reasons why the administration's budget was not adequate. "Once again, the administration does not include any request for operating-differential subsidy (ODS) reform. Once again, the ad­ ministration provides hardly any funds for research and develop­ ment, in contrast to certain of our foreign competitors who provide large sums of R&D monies to their shipping industries. Once again, the administration recommends only a dormant Title XI loan guarantee [construction differen­ tial] program, even though we could use this program to build new double-hulled tankers in American shipyards." Jones then said, "Our govern­ ment has failed to place enough value on the need for a viable m^time industry. I had hoped that the lessons of the Persian Gulf war would have changed that neglect­ ful attitude; but, once again, there is no indication of such a change in this year's budget request." When the questioning of wit­ nesses began, Jones quoted Leback's testimony during the FY '92 hearings that an ODS reform package would be ready for this hearing and asked where it was. Leback said work on the reforms was delayed because of the recent change in the position of secretary of transportation. Jones then wanted to know if that meant it would take the Bush administration another four years to propose ODS reform. Leback responded Secretary Andrew Card may announce a maritime program Ws BlU Lawrence Dies at 44 Bill Lawrence, who ran the West Coast office of the Transpor­ tation Institute from his native home of Seattle, Wash., died sud­ denly on March 14 at the age of 44. During his tenure with the In­ stitute, which represents 140 U.S.flag vessel operators engaged in ocean-going, domestic and Great Lakes waterbome transportation trades and which is dedicated to promoting the American shipping industry, Lawrence tirelessly worked in behalf of the U.S. mer­ chant marine. James Heniy, president of the Transportation Institute, paid tribute to his effectiveness as an advocate of U.S. shipping. Henry said Lawrence worked diligently for the preservation and enforce­ ment of laws to maintain the U.S. domestic merchant fleet. Also, Heniy noted that "Bill was a friend of the maritime industry and a great personal fnend to many • -1. of us who had the honor of working with him." Lawrence, a son of a shipyard worker, was well-liked and wellconnected throughout the maritime community, and he counted a great number of Seafarers among his friends. A University of Washington graduate, Lawrence had a great deal of experience with the politi­ cal process, having worked as a lobbyist representing maritime in­ terests with the state legislatures of Alaska and Washington. He was active in political campaigns, in­ cluding the 1974 re-election effort of Senator Warren Magnuson. Lawrence first joined the staff of the Transportation Institute in 1975. Bill Lawrence is survived by his wife, Ruth; three-year-old son, Evan; mother, Helga; and sister, Maijean Plouffi J- •J ''•QMK Bill Lawrence (center), who passed away last month, Is pictured at the dedication of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education last August with his go^ friends and associates former SlU official Ed Mooney (left) and Robert B. McMillen. president and CEO of TOTE. this summer. In response to a question from Rep. Norman Lent (R-N.Y.), both Johnson and Donovan said the Defense Department is proceeding with sealift vessel design proposals; a decision is expected in May. Johnson noted the depart­ ment still intends to rely on the private sector as part of the sealift strategy. He also offered the vessel design program as an example of governmental support that will benefit shipyards, operators and maritime unions. Rejps. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) and Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) wanted to know from Leback why the administration has done little to nothing to help the U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. Taylor specifically asked what the administration had done in the last two years to help the fleet. Bentley questioned the government's resolve to enforce cargo preference laws. Within their prepared tes­ timony, both Johnson and Donovan urged Congress to ap­ propriate funding for 20 rollon/roll-off vessels to be in the fleet by the end of the decade for use as prepositioning and fast sealift ves­ sels. They also requested an addi­ tional 19 RO/ROs for the RRF. The subcommittee is expected to mark-up, the process of preparing legislation for the full committee and Congress, die appropriations bill this spring. •?r' ::: M •: .-•'i "• • . -'k 'M Culinary Pioneer Beyes Bles Felipe "Phil" Reyes, one of the original planners for the SIU's steward department upgrading program, passed away November 10 due to natural causes. He was 85. Brother Reyes, whom friends described as a tireless, productive and humane leader, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Two years later, the ambitious Seafarer sailed as a chief steward. Reyes came ashore in 1971 to work in Oakland, Calif, as a port steward for Sea-Land. He later served in a similar capacity for various other companies. A native of the Philippines, Reyes in 1967 purchased 12 burial plots in League City, Texas, for SIU members who did not qualify for burial benefits. "I wanted to make sure that SIU members knew they would be taken care of when they died," Reyes told the Seafarers LOG in a 1990 inter­ view. "That's what 'Brotherhood of the Sea' is all about." Also nicknamed "Pop," Reyes retired to the Mobile area and in 1985 established the Association of Retired Merchant Seamen (ARMS), an organization for former Seafarers and other exmariners. That group, which has hundreds of members, keeps abreast of union and maritime ^fairs and has been active in Veterans Day celebrations in the Alabama port city. The group traditionally lays a floating wreadi in honor of fallen brothers and sisters during the annual National Maritime Day observance in Mobile harbor. Four years ago, Reyes' efforts led to construction of a monument in Mobile which honors merchant mariners who perished during World War n. It was that type of civic-minded activity which once helped Reyes win Mobile's Man of the Year Award. Lee de Parlier, retired SIU member and current president of ARMS, called Reyes "a great fel­ low and an asset to the Seafarers. I first met Phil in Houston in 1964, when he was with the Maritime Advancement Program. "That program was a forerunner to Piney Point, so in a sense he was a founder (of the Lundeberg School)." De Parlier said Reyes, a former ' • Felipe "Phil" Reyes food plan adviser for the SIU, was "well respected locally" and belonged to "every organization you can think of." Retired SIU official Pete Drewes recalled Reyes was wellorganized and enthusiastic. He said of an ARMS cookout two years ago, "Phil organized the whole thing and 200 people turned out for it at Red Smith's farm. Phil always did a heck of a job, no mat­ ter what the job was." Retired galley gang member Harry Houston sailed with Reyes and described him as "very sharp when it came to mechanical knowledge of the steward depart­ ment. He set up a feeding program when we organized the SS Atlantic in Mobile.... He was also active in Alabama politics." Ed Kelley, SIU representative at the port of Mobile, said Reyes' political activities were reflected in the turnout at the funeral. "There were more than a few public offi­ cials there," Kelley said. "Phil was quite a guy." Another retiree who sailed with Reyes, George O'Berry, said Brother Reyes "should be com­ mended for the time and effort he spent working for the union, train­ ing and upgrading our food system and worlang for the betterment of the people he served. Many people owe a lot to this man." Reyes was buried in Wolf Ridge Cemetery in Mobile. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Shirley, whom he married in 1934. One of Brother Reyes' children, son Phil Jr., cur­ rently sails with District 2/MEBA. • "i i. "VA-ii ^a -s• • '•'M r >. 1 �:si;w¥w-rc?ise».<»w*«fpw^ . ^7•: - :.•• \:. •;: :-s. f- ^ •' • - .• .«:- -. ::L .y;,_jy • - ;o7' 7. •:ait^v<'^>''»T>.iiii.»iii .111'n >i.iw.iii»»;Mijwii^^ • seAORBtstm Facts Show Documented Seamen Have A Better Safety Record Than Those Who Don't « -s': '-y'rn^:'. • A Way to Reduce the Safety Threat to Tug andTow Crewmen [i(S-V-.-';- I-''.' V''*T'feM,^JvS//r^'viV'-'f;/^ r ' • • k •••• -xs'-'sS-Al'-vifhr^^ ''''i :^'''^:iy '• ^'t''i. -:- '" A disparity that exists in the nation's maritime safety standards is endangering the safety of the men and women who sail on the nation's rivers and lakes, the Seafarers International Union has found. The loophole in safeguards stems from a section of the nation's laws that exempts the vast majority of individuals working on inland waters' ves­ sels—no matter the tonnage of the boat—from holding Coast Guard issued documents. Also among those seamen who do not have to cany documents are most individuals on vessels of under 100 gross tons. The law requires, however, that all seamen employed on Great Lakes vessels and ocean-going ships over 100 gross tons carry Coast Guard issued docu­ ments, which also are known as z-cards. Legislation has been introduced in the United States Con­ gress to close this loophole. The bill, known as H.R. 4394, was introduced in early March by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Walter B. Jones (DN.C.). The legislation has the strong backing of the SIU, other marine labor unions and several maritime companies. In the few weeks since the bill's introduction, 31 congressmen have signed on as cosponsors. In an address to his fellow congressmen upon introducing the bill, Jones said, "It may be hard to beiieve, but there are vessels operating in waters of the United States with crewmembers who are not required to demonstrate their fltness for duty." Potential for Injury iSSIEf •;'. • .:i!.X''.,••••„:''.' •• 7-;C;,; .>^i'7.:f''.,'v4r ./ -.. ii-;. •--..T. •i''--fl-\ -" •••'•|S' *•.•. . •••'> -i;.-:'.^.-'. -.iJ :•-^ ' ' L ' ''' *»•• '•• -- ••:•••-- •.' ' "' '• '" "^ ' ' .': " jk": ./: r* •.• ! T, a. , Who Must Have A Merchant Mariner Document Seamen aboard U.S. merchant vessels of at least 100 gross tons are required under federal law (46 U.S. Code, Section 6701) to hold a merchant marine document except on vessels operating only on the navigable rivers and lakes of the United States other than the Great Lakes. Who Is Not Required to Hold A Merchant Mariner Document Currently, individuals serving on inland towing vessels and harbor towing vessels and ocean and harbor tugs of less than 100 gross tons are not required to hold merchant mariner documents. Oh navigable rivers and lakes, except the Great Lakes, no matter the tonnage of the vessel, the majority of individuals working aboard the tug ortowboat are not required to hold merchant mariner documents. The Coast Guard, how­ ever, does require that on all river and lakes, towing vessels of 26 feet in length (regardless of tonnage), the operator of the boat must hold a license issued by the agency. The Coast Guard also requires that tankermen hold a document with the appropriate endorsements. Al other hands aboard vessels on the nation's navigable rivers and lakes, except the Great Lakes, carry no merchant mariner docurherrt, other endorsements or licenses. Tens of thousands of mariners working aboard mora than 3,300 tugs and tows plying the nation's 25,777mile8 ofnavigable waterways are endangered by a loophole in maritime safety standards for rivers. and Navigation that the inland waterways need a "system whereby you can document, monitor and evaluate the per­ sonnel that are on the tugs and barges." He noted that all hands working on Crowley's vessels are documented. Faber said documentation of all inland maritime workers was in the "best interest in regard to safety." In written comments submitted to the committee, Maritrans GP Inc. Executive Vice President James H. Sanbom said, "The message delivered long and consistently by both houses of Congress to those of us who use our nation's waterways to move goods and material has been clear: operate safely; protect our environment." "Allowing undocumented seamen to work on these ves­ sels unnecessarily increases the potential for injury or death of other Waterway users. In addition, since many of these vessels transport oil or hazardous substances, any accident puts this nation at risk for serious environmental damage to our shores and natural resources," said the North Carolina congressman. Jones pointed out there are important safeguards con­ tained in the process of issuing merchant mariner documents. The Coast Guard, the federal agency responsible for policing the nation's navigable waterways and enforcing laws and regulations concerning the safety of all who use the marine transportation system, issues merchant mariner documents to individuals working aboard all deep sea and Great Lakes vessels. Applicants must submit to drug testing, undergo a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal investigation check and allow the agency to review driving records in the Nation­ al Driver Register, among other procedures. Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Coast Guard was mandated to renew merchant rtiariner documents every five years. (Before this law, an individual was issued a document once and this served him or her throughout his sailing career.) The agency is currently in the process of developing a procedure for the re-issuance of documents. on the these waters," Sacco said. The SIU official pointed out that currents and weather conditions can make navigation extremely tricky. He said tugs and tows and their barges must be maneuvered in congested waterways. Additionally, the vessels sail on rivers and harbors bordering very populated areas, as well as water­ ways adjacent to environmentally sensitive marshes, islands, shores, banks and coastlines. Sacco said every crewmember plays an important role in navigating a tug or tow and its barge units on the waterways. Sacco noted that crewmembers on tugs and barges are responsible for a multitude of cargoes, each requiring unique attention from the crew. Among the material transported on the nation's rivers and lakes are petroleum products, forest and farm products, coal, metallic ores, radiation materials, chemicals—including benzene, ammonia, sulfuric acid, fer­ tilizer. In many cases the cargo is hazardous or combustible or both, Sacco said. Sacco said the volume of cargo transported on the inland waterways was staggering. "In 1989, the Army Corp of Engineers estimated that 1,507.5 million tons of freight were carried on selected inland waterways." Safety of Crew at Stake Confidence of Fellow Crew • Evldenceof drug-free urinalysis test. From the SIU's standpoint, Sacco said, "Every hand on a vessel, whether it is operating on a river or in the ocean, must have confidence in his fellow crewmembers and their ability to handle the vessel in any situation, including emergencies that may arise." The enactment of legislation extending the Coast Guard documentation procedure to all crewmembers aboard tugs and tows would assure the men and women who earn their livelihoods in this industry that safeguards have been met. While a group known as the American Waterways Operators (AWO), which represents many tug and towboat companies, is opposed to the legislation, a number of maritime companies have thrown their strong support behind the legislation. Crowley's Pacific Operations Vice President Gary Faber said in testimony before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard • Oath to adhere to all applicable federaliaws. • Check of National Driver Register for relevant infor­ mation (alcohol use). • Criminal record check with the FBI. • Verification of U.S. citizenship or evidence from INS of lawful entry and permanent residence in country. • Proof of employment in the industry or evidence of military service. • Renewal every five years. • Completion of 60-90 days of seatime. • To obtain an advanced rating, a Coast Guard ex­ amination indicating proficiency and knowledge. In its testimony of March 17 to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation hearing on the legislation, the SIU emphasized that the safety of crewmembers on thousands of tugs and towboats is at stake. The loophole in maritime safety standards of the nation's rivers and lakes endangers the lives and working conditions of crewmembers aboard tugs and towboats, SIU Vice President Joseph Sacco told the congres­ sional panel. There are more than 5,000 tugs and towboats in the U.S.-flag fleet and close to 3,300 of those operate on the nation's rivers and lakes, which make up 25,777 miles of navigable waterways. Sacco noted that the crewmembers of those vessels Work under difficult Conditions. On the inland waters, tugs and towboats push or pull more than 23,000 dry cargo barges and 3,200 tank barges. "It takes skill, it takes training, it takes alertness and it takes teamwork to navigate Pollution-Free Standards Sanbom continued, "Marine accidents can be caused by a single person failing to conform to proper procedures. The result may be damage only to his vessel; or it may involve damage to a land-based facility. The accident may involve two or more vessels; one or all of which may be carrying a potential pollutant. ITie accident may result in pollution from a vessel struck and breached by a relatively small towboat and barge unit carrying a cargo as innocuous as gravel for constraction. The prevention of marine pollution then is not Requirements That Must Be Met For a Merchant Mariner Document confined to those who carry the cargoes with a potential for pollution, but by all who share the navigable waters." The role the Coast Guard plays in reducing accidents through, among other things, its merchant mariner document system is essential, said Sanbom. "The requirements are simple, straight forward and provide a means to assure that those entering the ranks of partners on our vessels have been screened by &e nation's maritime regulatory watchdog, the USCG." Crescent Towing & Salvage Co., Inc. of New Orleans, La. also submitted comments on the matter to the subcommittee. Crescent's Assistant Vice President Arthur T. Kulp pointed out that the company would benefit from a set of standards that would be applied uniformly to all employees of all tugboat companies. He said an individual subjected to all the safeguards required by the Coast Guard, "would make the process of determining the qualifications of a potential job applicant easier to assess for the company." Furthermore, Kulp said, "If all crewmembers had docu­ ments, employers would beassured that the person employed had met basic Coast Guard requirements... Since a merchant marine document can be revoked, an individual who has demonstrated gross incompetence or misconduct or negligence would be taken out of the industry." H.R. 4394 Closes Loophole The majority of crewmembers on inland vessels do not cany a Coast Guard document. The exception is a tankerman. Individuals employed as tankermen must hold a merchant mariner document with the appropriate Coast Guard endor­ sements. Also, operators of inland vessels more than 26 feet in length must hold a Coast Guard license. However, en­ gineers, deckhands, mates, cooks, among others, are not required to hold any kind of Coast Guard documentation. On ocean-going vessels of imder 100 gross tons, most hands are not required to hold documents. Many of these vessels operate in the nation's coastal waterways and har­ bors. The vessels exempted from the Coast Guard merchant mariner document requirement include marine equipment of substantial proportions. Many of the boats in question are driven by engines with horsepower in the tens of thousands. There are some towboats that push more than 50 barges at a time, maldng the overall tonnage of the combined marine equipment unit close to that of an ocean-going vessel. he striking difference in the total number of accidents due to human error between U.S.-flag deep sea ships or Great Lakes vessels or tugs and towt}oats provides evidence of the need to have all crewmembers meet basic requirements of the United States Coast Guard, the govern­ ment agency responsible for marine safety. The safety of fellow crewmembers is at stake, as well as the safety of others work­ ing aboard vessels operating in the nation's waterways and hart)ons. The SIU was led to examine the data contained in the Coast Guard's database Each category of vessel—whether inland, deep sea or Great Lakes equipment— was equally hit by weather and environmental conditions. The percentage of accidents causedby forces of nature was similar among all three classifications of vessels. "Environmental Factors" are con­ sidered by the Coast Guard to be adverse weather conditions, adverse current or sea conditions, debris, suction bank, ice, sub­ merged objects, unmaintained channels, among others. Systemic Deficiencies" cited by the MAIN) in an effort to ascertain the safety record of the inland maritime industry. The union found that within the inland field, human error is more likely to account for an accident than in either the Great Lakes or deep sea areas. The primary difference between the in­ dividuals employed aboard tugs and towboats in the inland sector and those working aboard vessels on the Great Lakes and oceans, is the great majority of crewmem­ bers on marine equipment in the rivers and lakes are not documented by the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard's data indicates that human factors are the primary cause of accidents involving tugs and tows. Conversely, on deep sea ships and Great Lakes vessels, the human factor only accounted for roughly one third of all accidents. The Coast Guard defines "human factors" as some of the following categories: bypass of available safety devices, inattention to duty, intoxication—alcohol/drugs, calculated risk, carelessness, error in judgement, lack of knowledge, lack of train­ ing, lack of experience, operator error, fatigue, stress, physical impairment, psychologicalimpairment, failure to comply With rules or regulations, inadequate super­ vision, failure to follow rules of the road. ccording to Coast Guard data, the most likely reason for an accident involving a deep sea ship or Great Lakes vessel is a problem with the vessel itself. The Coast Guard defines "vessel problems" as those factors related to the material or equipment of the ship or boat that cause trouble, but which are not related to improper maintenance. Examples of this category are inadequate equipment; inade­ quate stability; inadequate horsepower; failed materials, such as electrical,' mechanical and structural items. inadequate owner/operator safety plan, faulty designs, improper main­ tenance. In August of 1981, the Coast Guard added inadequate manning and inad^uate equipment to this category. more detailed examination of the Coast Guard's data, indicates that 32 ktug/tow accidents within the CASMAIN database listed intoxication by either alcohol or drugs as a contributory factor to the accident. A search of the accidents involving Great Lakes and deep sea ships revealed that intoxication has never been one of the reasons the Coast Guard found for an accident involving those vessels. It should be noted that the CASMAIN database only includes accidents where frie Coast Guard has completed its invesligation. Any open cases would not show "P |![| database. _ Crewrnembers aboard deep sea and ®"'P® ®''® rigorous ^"^9 testing procedures. All individuals on these vessels are documented and thus will have been subjected to a record check of the National Driver Register. The majority.^ crewmembers on tugs and towboats opiating on the rivers are not subject to the National Driver Register check. The union is continuing to study the infor­ mation contained in the C^st Guard's exten­ sive CASMAIN database. In the meantime, the Seafarers LOG would welcome the com­ ments of all seamen and boatmen on their experiences of crew safety. In the union's preliminary analysis, the evidence is clear that seamen with mer­ chant mariner documents have a better safety record and are less susceptible to injury and death than men and women working aboard tugs and tows who do not meet the standards the Coast Guard re­ quires of all mariners. A "'-Sj'Sa'5' . J. •• •7'' k'Xk'iy;' v.kd k.:- "t^ai 'I- Primary Cause of Accidents U.S.-Flag Inland Tugsn^ows, Ocean-Going, and Great Lakes Vessels (Percentage by Cause) Late 1970s - Mid 1991 CAUSE TUGSiTOWS Human Factors # 5,051 % 58% Vessel Problems 1,720 Environmental Factors ACCIDENTS LAKE SHIPS # OCEAN SHIPS 43 % 36% # 698 % 31% 20% 53 45% 1,038 46% 1,306 15% 14 12% 343 15% 43 0% 2 2% 20 1% OtherAJnknown 585 7% 7 6% 158 7% Total Accidents 8,705 100% 119 101%* 2,257 100% Human Factor, Any Cause 5,367 62% 46 39% 795 35% Systemic Deficiency L' "asi/-:;. Total sums to more ttian100 due to rounding. Tugs/Tows includes all such vessels less than 300 gross tons. Lakes ships are those vessels over 10,000 gross tons, self-propelled, which have been involved in an accident on one of the five Great Lakes. Finally, ocean-going vessels are all self-propelled vessels over 14,999 gross tons and which are one of the following type of vessels: Container, RO-RO, LASH, Ore-Bulk-Oil, liquid or dry buikers, or oil, gas or chemical tankers. Source: Coast Guard's CASMAIN Database. CASMAIN includes only closed cases; any accident still under investigation is not included. -. • • : - - .^77^ V'fa7'i'^ �ti: t-r SEAFARERStOS IS . Steward Utz's Activities Make for a Full ^Plate^ ||;::fc|i|| m • "• 't;- / • • .- • ' ' •••A. '• "-V, I'--::: Crewmembers aboard the Great Land look forward to Thursdays when Chief Steward Jack Utz is aboard. That is the day when Utz distributes his newsletter, the Ariang exPress, around the rollon/roll-off vessel. "It's been great for morale," Utz told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG when the TOTE vessel recently docked in Fife, Wash., be­ tween Seattle and Tacoma. Utz began producing the newsletter—full of poetry, quotes, off-beat stories and quizzes— about three years ago so he could share his views with his fellow shipmates. .Writing is the 62-year-old steward's primary form of com­ munications. He has been bothered, but not hampered, by a stutter in his speech since childhood. The speech impediment caused him to leave school early. "I dropped out in sixth grade, but my hobby was reading," Utz, who has a bachelor's degree in English, recalled. He read books by Pearl Buck, William Erskine and others from the Great Depres­ sion era that formulated his politi­ cal conscience to help others. "About 10 or 11,1 began picking books that were written by people who were socially aware. 'The average person ^— after the age of 30 — begins thinking of his own security and less of other people's (security). Whereas 1 didn't change." Utz weaves his beliefs throughout his newsletters. In his own words, the respohses and debates have been "great. In argu­ ments, 1 have been called every- Utz's shipmate, Wiper AN Hussein, works on board as the vessel unloads. n Robert Haley, who sails as an AB, says he would follow Utz to sea anytime. thing from a fascist to a communist and everything in between." In fact, Utz recalled one crewmember challenging his views with "1 don't believe this but you sure can write." The native of Baltimore began his sailing career in 1948 as a wiper on the Steel King. He found the job "too greasy." On his next vessel, he discovered being an ordinary seainan was "too cold." The only shipboard department left for Utz was the galley, where he has sailed ever since. He has upgraded four times at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to become a recertified steward. While sailing and upgrading, he began to study for the GED to gain his high school equivalency diploma. After that, he acquired an associate's degree from a Washington junior college. Then, pushed by now-retired SlU official Ed Mooney, Utz applied for a Seafarers scholarship in 1978. "1 was so afraid, but 1 got the scholarship: It took me about six years to get my degree from the University of Washington because 1 continued sailing." Although he has been the per­ manent steward on the Great Land since 1982, Utz states that he is a better writer than cook. But don't s?.:: K: ;• Chief Steward Jack Utz works on the next edition of his newsletter. SlU Assistant VP Bob Hall (left) talks with AB Robert Wassink aboard the Great l.and. let crewmembers hear that. "I'd go to sea with Jack anytime," AB Robert Haley quipped after hear­ ing Utz's statement about cooking. Utz's fo'c'sle is like a smdl pressroom. Besides his personal gear, he stores his background material for the newsletters as well as his computer there. "1have plen­ ty of information on weather, jobs and politics that1have been saving for years." For QMED DeSue, Political Action Is a *Must' For Kevin DeSue, politics is not so much who you know and what have they done for you lately. It is more a matter of self-esteem for your conununity, your friends and yourself. "It's easy to get involved," the 23-year-old QMED says to fellow Seafarers. "Just take more time and get involved in your community. They'll be glad to have you." DeSue, who recently upgraded at the Lundeberg Schoo, urges union members to know their U.S. senators and representatives be­ cause they directly affect our jobs on U.S.-flag ships." He has lobbied on Capitol Hill several times on maritime matters. The graduate of Lundeberg School trainee class 444 also reminds members to not ignore local politicians. "Write your councilmen, mayor and school board. Ask them for their opinions on issues affecting the community. Develop a relationship with them. As soon as you begin to understand their jobs, diey will begin to under­ stand yours." The Jacksonville, Fla. native in­ cludes members waiting for a job in a union hall in this philosophy. 'We have the means and time to get more involved. We can't just go to the hall to look for a job. We should go as a group to meet people in the com­ munity and voice our opinions." In his own community of Springfield (in the northern part of Jacksonville), the engine depart­ ment member discovered only 27 percent of those registered bothered to vote in the 1991 municipal election. To urge more of his neighbors to get involved, DeSue has been meeting with them and preaching his "self-esteem" philosophy. "When you hear 'ghetto,ghetto. ghetto,' you begin to believe your area is nothing—that you live in a slum. SpringEeld is one of the oldest and most historic areas of Jacksonville. We have to get motivated about our area so others' will take us seriously." To that end, he has spent his time off the ship mowing lawns, repairing plumbing and doing other odd jobs for neighbors un­ able to handle those chores. Despite his age, DeSue is not a newcomer to the political process. One of his earliest memories is of his grandfather, a former minister, running for mayor of nearby St. Augustine, Fla. in 1976. He remembers a group of people asked his grandfather, who was serving on Ae city council, to seek the post because he would not be "a meek minister who would stay in his place." His grandfather did not win, but it taught DeSue the valuable lesson to stand up and fight for what you believe. DeSue still has his first letter from U.S. Representative Charles Bennett (D-Fla.). Bennett has been a frequent guest of DeSue's grandfather at various political and church-related functions. When DeSue was lobbying congressmen on Capitol Hill two years ago to vote in favor of cargo preference legislation, Bennett warmly wel­ comed DeSue to his office. DeSue plans to continue upgrading and obtain his engineer­ ing license. However, he does have plans to run for political office someday. "1 want to establish my maritime career first, then we'll see what happens." Kevin DeSue's meeting with U.S. Rep. Charles Bennett (D-Fia.) was featured on the front page of the July 1990 Seafarers LOG. QMED DeSue, flanked by Recertified Stewards Hans Schmuck (left) and Richard Sanderson, listens to testimony against imposing a user fee on merchant mariners. •K v'\ �APRIL 1992 V .--..a'j 17 ^ Membaship Meeting DwpSea,Lak^ •«r"Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1992 •-•x. InUhdWatm *TOTAL REGISTERED AllGroaiM C3assA ClaasB ClassC Nfonday, May 4 Monday, June 8 New York Tuesday TuesdayvJuneS Philad^hia Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday, June 10 • fe®fc ' f;;- Trip ReHeb **REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups dassA Class B< ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 11 •.Si;:::: - Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacl^nviiy SanFtiuiciscp Thui^y, June 11 Norfolk Hiursday, May 7 Thui^y, Junell laeksonviUe I ' f. •V . ^ Port NisWYork l%iladelphia TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups OaaA Class B Class C Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu •m ^ursday, Ju^ ll • IMd^BifayS l^id%^ JUiie12 Houston M6nday,ft4ay 11 Monday, June 15 ® NewOrieans Tuesday, May 12 Tuesday, June 16 r MobUe Wednesday, May 13 Wednesday, June 17 SanFrancis(» Thursday, May 14 Uiursday, June 18 Wilmington Monday, May 18 Monday, June 22 SeatUe Friday, May 22 1 Friday, June 26 San Juan Thursday, May 7 rf i'-a .< Thursday, Juijie 11 I ; 1' StLoiiiS Frid^, May 15 " . Friday, June 19 s'..: ^' : J^olulu FridhyiMay 15 Friday, June 19 Dulutli Wednesday, MayU3 Wednesday, June 17 Jersey City Wednesday, May 20 W-'-. Wednesday, June 24 New Bedford Tuesday, May 19 Tuesday, June 23 Algonac Totals Port New York Philadeli^iia •f Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisc^ Wihniriglbrt: Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 14 mM -••j: ; ' '* ?*•;' J.' : Each port's meetfpff starts alt 10:30 ajn. Personals ENGINE DEPARTMENT St. Loui^fl PiiieyPc^ Algonac Totiils Port NewYbite Philaddphia BattyHife Norfolk Mobile New Orlemis J^ksonville San Ffancisccf Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New YOTK^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile NewOrieans STEWARD DEPARTMENT 10 2 < .0 19 " 0 -.:/: i: • • 4 1 ..JiSSS 6" ' : !svsia 11 16 16 3 10 7 88 26 • 25 4 12 13 1 26 10 0 17 1 155 14 0 5 0 277 fesssa ' ;./• •;•J', I', -.r.r-i i ENTRY DEPARTMENT ALFREDO GONZALES Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Alfredo Gonzales, please contact 10 his son, Albert Allie, at 1711 Gates Ave., Ridgewood, N.Y. 11385. 53 |San Ffancisc^ FREDKISE 16 11 Seattle As you requested, reissuance of 10 6 7 Puerto Rico lost check is complete. Contact 213 47 4 Honolulu Stephanie Wendell, Transoceanic -WW 40 8 Houstoir Cable Ship Co. at (201) 326-2314. 0 2 f;-0 St. Louis FRffiNDSOF •• ••'6i'.46 0 0 JOHN J. WHITE 0 Algonac I am John J. White's son and I am 123 464 609 Totals looking for any individual who knew my father. He sailed as a chief en­ Totals AU Department 523 675 604 394 409 300 263 1,022 1,068 1,140 gineer on the John Harvey, a Liberty * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Ship which went down in Italy on ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month, December 2,1943.1 would like John A total of 1,366 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,366jobs shipped, 394 jobs or about J. White's grandchildren to know more about him. Contact Jack White, 29 percent were taken by "A** seniority members. The rest were flUed by '*B** and C* seniority people. From 2705 Pine Creek Place, Forestville, February 16 to March 15,1992, a total of 263 trip reUef johs were shipped. Since the trip reUef pfpgram hegpn on Md. 20747, of caU (301) 735-4974. ...'C April 1,1982, a total of 16,070jobshave been shipped. . . ••• V •( . .e-• i"--" �• • 'fp' PP-- 'f}''m%' SEAFMRBISim 18 •;: 4. fl-H- I :«:v I•IS i'«•;•.• Pt Loma Steward EftecUeely Uses Lay-wp Time i:: lifii"'"'-' Irnmi &#• ;« ... V! :\x;c: y:.-.' . •> • r- .i; • • • ifeKi Chief Steward Claudia Allen finds lay-up time in San Diego a great op­ portunity to make plans for upcoming meals at^ard the USNS Point Lbma, a 492-foot Military Sealift Conunand— Pacific Fleet vessel. "I can make plans for up to a month and know what to order," the govern­ ment services division member of the SIU recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Seafyrersinteimttohal Union Pirectoi^^^ ^ Aflchael Sacco , president ; : John Fay . Secretary-Treasurer ' Joseph Sacccr Executive Vice president Augustin Xellez v;-' ^ , • Vice IteMdent Wt»t Roy A, •®uclp^ Mercer .Jacfc'GaQiey • . ' Vice PTrndimt Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Roy "Buck" Mercer (extreme left), vice president of the govemment services division, addresses (left to right) Yeoman/Storekeeper James Page, OS Jeff Crummette, AS Mas Sawamoto and Bosun Stephen Bingham. j4 DeanCone;ey yice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS i 5201 Autb Way j Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ,, ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 013)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimoie, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 •''B# DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 * ^ Chief Steward Claudia Allen plans future Making his way to the shipboard union Engine Utility Craig Dirks reviews classes meals for the Point Loma crew. meeting is OS Jeff Crummette. available at the Lundeberg ScfKX)!. HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 •HOUSTON 1221 Fiercest. . ^ FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1992 H0ti^,TX 77002 . CL~Company/Lakes Lr—Lakes NP—Non Priority (713)659-5152 ' ' •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH JACKSONVILLE All Groups All Groups All Groups 3315 Liberty St Class CL Class L Class NP ClassCL ClassL ClassNP Class CL Class L Class NP Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 Port DECK DEPARTMENT • JlERSEY cnr • 99 Montgonwry St : Jersey City, NJ 07302 , ENGINE DEPARTMENT . . ,.(201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dat^ihin Island Pkwy. Mow e.AL 36605 ; , (205)478-0916 . , -tNEW BEDFORD 50 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS Totals All Departments 0 36 12 0 15 3 0 108 22 630 Jackson Ave, ^ Ui * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK •PPWi 675 Fourth Ave. . ^ Brooklyn, NY 11232 ' c -c, (718)499-6600 ^ . FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1992 NORFOLK llSThiidSt •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups i*; Norfolk, VA 23510 ClassA ClassB ClassC ClassA ClassB CbasC ClassA ClassB ClassC (804)622-1892 Region DECK DEPARTMENT PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St Rliladelphia, PA 19148 015)336-3818 PINEYPOINT P.O. Box 75 r 1Point MD 20674 (301)994-0010 ^ SAN FRANCISCO toifPJ': 350fiemontSt San Francisco, CA 94105 ' (415)543-5855 Govemment Services Division (415)861-3400 0 0 0 West Coast SANTURCE 2 0 0 Totals 1057 Fernandez Juncos St Stop 16 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Region Santurce,PR 00907 (809)721-4033 ipcyy, • SEATTLE 2505 Rrst Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 West Coast ST. LOUIS Totals 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 Totals AU Departments 43 6 23 10 0 4 165 10 33 WILMINGTON * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actu^y registered for shipping at the port last month. N. Broad Ave. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last monOi. i Wilmington,CA 90744 j t ^ (310)549-4000 -N is- riis • - s;: v''- ;r*> • ' -••'•i'rrv;V;., .-1 ^ Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Dispatchefs' Report for Inland Waters '• T SH' �V. APmL1992 T he Seafarers Pension Plan announ(res the retirement of 17 members this month. Thirteen of ' those retiring sailed in the deep sea division, while two woiiced aboard tugboats in the inland division. Two sailed in the Great Lakes division. Deck department member Roald Bliksvaer, a native of Norway, began his seafaring career on foreign-flag ships before immigrat­ ing to America in 1955. Years ago, after upgrading at the Lundeberg School, he told the Seafarers LOG that U.S.-flag shipping offers sub­ stantially fairer wages and workers' rights to merchant mariners. Recertified Steward Robert Forshee sailed in the deep sea division, but he also served as an active recruiter for the training program of the SIU's affiliate, the Inland Boatmen's Union (before its merger into the Atlantic and Gulf districts). Brother Forshee lives in Granite City, 111., which is just across the Mississippi River from the SIU's St. Louis hall. Brief biographical sketches of Bliksvaer, Forshee and the other new pensioners follow. . DEEP SEA ROALD BLIKSVAER, 62, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Norway, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bliksvaer has retired to Baltimorej FRANK CORVEN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. A native of France, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Corven served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He resides in Prescott Valley, Ariz. 19 To Our New Pensioners ... 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. BENJAMIN DAHLAN, 66, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. He was bom in Singapore and sailed in the deck department. Broker Dahlan upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He lives in New York. ROBERT FORSHEE, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Houston. Bom in Granite City, 111., he completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Forshee served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 and from 1948 to 1952. He stiU caUs Granite City home. JUAN LAGUANA, 62, joined the SlU in 1969 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Guam and sailed most of his career as a chief cook. Brother Laguaha served in the Navy from 1948 to 1958. He has reti^ to San Jose, Calif. ARTHUR LONGUET,64, joined the Seafarers in 1945. in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Longuet resides in Spring Creek, Nev. HARRY MEREDITH JR., 66, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in die port of New York. Bom in Waynesburg, Pa., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Meredith served in the Navy from 1943 to 1958. He lives in Houston. n JOHN R. McINTYRE,64, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Houston. A na­ tive of Alabama, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Mclntyre served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He has retired to La Porte, Texas. VLADKO ROLL, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The native of Mt. Union, Pa. sailed in the deck department. Brother Roll served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He continues to reside in Mt Union. GEORGE SLACK, 66, joined the SIU in 1965 in the ^rt of San Fran­ cisco. Bom in Mississippi, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Slack upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1950. Brother Slack has retired to Jackson, Teim. VINCENT VANZENELLA, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A New York na­ tive, he graduated from the bosun recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Vanzenella served in the Pan PacUic Copyri^ris Kew 'Dolphin Sale' Label Pan Pacific Fisheries—^the only tuna canning factory in the continental United States—has patented a colorful blue "dolphin safe" design on the top of the can which will assist the American consumer in supporting American tuna fisher­ men and caimers. The 600 employees of Pan Pacific Fisheries are represented by the SIU's United Industrial Workers. Additionally, Pan Pacific buys much of its fish from fishermen represented by the SIU's Fishermen's Union of America. Pan Pacific cans for thousands of private labels, generic or "store-brands" and institution­ al segments of the American market In addition to the newly designed can, a Pan Pacific can of tuna may be identified by a serial number stamped on the can that begins with the letter "M." By law, every cannery must imprint a unique serial number on the lid of each can of tuna. The U.S. tuna industry is currently working to eliminate an unfair tariff that allows foreign countries to dump caimed tuna on the American market. Seafarers can do their p^ to support Look for Pan Pacific's colorful blue "dolphin safe" label which will be American tuna fishermen and the domestic tuna imprinted on the top of every one of its cans of tuna, regardless of the store label. canning plant by buying Pan Pacific tuna. Navy firom 1942 to 1945. He lives in Pinole, CaUf. GENARO RUIZ, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bom in l^erto Rico and sailed in the deck department Brother Ruiz served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. He resides in Bayaihon, P.R. • - PERLEY WIL­ LIS, 63, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He was bom in North Carolina and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Willis served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He has retir^ to Houston. :tS. mm INLAND ' /' : :s&r LOWELL BROXSON,58, joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A native of Florida, he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Boatman Bioxson served in the Navy fitom 1951 to 1954. He resides in Vidor, Texas. • ;4" • ROBERT REMMEL, 63, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Conneaut, Ohio, he held a tankerman endorse­ ment. Boatman Remmel served in the Marine Coips from 1948 until 1952. He lives in Hollywood, Md. GREATLAKES DONALD O. NELSON, 66, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Detroit. A native of Min­ nesota, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Nelson served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. He resides in Conneaut, Ohio. ARCHIE BELL, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in his native Toledo, Ohio. Brother Bell sailed in the deck department. He still calls Toledo home. Personal • V Mi 7?. W CHARLES B. HIGGINS * 'vfSf Please contact your brother, Kevin Higgins, at 207 Moore St., Tilton, m. 61833. Correction On page 5 of the March 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG, As­ sistant Vice President Bob Hall's birthplace was listed in­ correctly. He was bom on Long Island, N.Y. Also, Hall was appointed by the state's governor to the Washington State Maritime Council, not the Labor Council, as printed. §81 -V �\ 5£aMRlEll5I0e 20 Steel Ships and Iron Men: Part III '^lili i' • 'H--. . .-I. •':' . - , • .<•" , - tv m fe-^ ifSSS ..>v.:''.., ivs J• ' -. • • n mate. He turns to me and says, Father Sinclair "Sinclair, you're on the wheel." I Oubre is Port respond tiying to contain my surprise Chaplain in Beau­ and panic, that I was an ordinary seaman mont, Texas and and there must be a mistake. He says that an SIU member. he has talked it over with the c^tain and He sails during his eveiything is OK. time off. During his last trip—as an After a brief repast in the lounge, I ordinary seaman headed to the bridge. There was the aboard the Cape Sinclair Oubre bosun at the helm. "Who sent you?" he Chalmers—he asked. When I told him that the third jotted down his thoughts regarding the had sent me, he seemed to be satisfied, voyage and the profession of seafar­ but continued to steer for a few mo­ ing. ments. I thank God that he did. It was Last month's Seafarers LOG con­ probably the fastest helmsman course tained several excerpts from a journal ever offered, but it demonstrated how Brother Oubre kept during his days the vessel was handling at half speed, aboard the Cape Chalmers, an RRF how much to let her swing before com­ ship operated by OMI. What follows is ing midship and how much was neces­ an additional item from that journal— sary to correct any overage. Listening taking his turn at the helm. to a few commands and how the bosun responded to the pilot gave me my foundation for the night. (I later found At The Helm After six days in port, expectations out that the bosun had stayed around to began to grow that we were going to be watch and see that ever>thing was all going to sea soon. The shipyard right. In the morning he said that he was workers began to pick up their many pleased, knew that I was able to do it, hoses and welding lines. The trash and and went on his way.) debris began to clear from the decks, I did not notice much. I was a comand the stores and supplies began to jjlete he^ of flesh focused on the city arrive and be stored in place. The sail­ lights of Norfolk, my mast and its ing board was set out and we looked to a Tuesday sailing at noon. At 10:00 in the morning, I noticed that the shipyard gangway had been removed. The remaining workers were being lifted on and off the ship by a Question: If you had the oppor­ basket. The pilot came on board. Then tunity, what would you tell a the bosun took the deck crew aside and presidential candidate about assigned us to the port or bow stations. the U.S.-flag merchant marine? I was assigned to bow watch. This was a wonderful experience for me. I (Asked of SIU members in the have sailed the intercoastal canal in my union hall in Houston.) small motor boat for over 15 years. I have been from the Sabine Pass Jetties Gordon to Orange and all water in between. To Wheeler, go through the same water on the bow Cook — of the Chalmers, 50 feet above the There is a water, was a new experience and view whole lot I'd of the world. like to tell There were the men in the little them. There boats chasing the reds and flounder are so many that were migrating as the water things they cooled. There was the Cow Bayou cut do. need to that went up to Bridge City. In the First, user fees—-I don't like that distance I could see the two bridges we have to pay to get seamen's spanning the Neches River, and then papers. Sabine Towing. What a surprise for me. There at the Lawrence dock was the Guadeloupe. She had Zepeda, been the first ship that I had sailed on. They were doing a lot of deck work on Recertified her, but she seemed to be bidding me Bosun — welcome and good-bye on my new More jobs. voyage. We're losing On down we sailed. There was my a lot of jobs. apartment and St. Mary's Catholic I'd like to see Church. I waved but I don't think the legislation to staff was watching me go by. Then subsidize the Texaco Island came up. I could see that fitting of double bottoms on my cousin had two ships at the dock at tankers. Gulf Copper. We turned to port and were out of the Intercoastal Canal and Bob now in the Sabine Ship Channel. I was Caldwell, now relieved and got out of the cold for Chief supper. I hurried from the meal to Electrician watch Dick Dowling Park and the oil — I could rigs slide by. The jetties came up, and tell them so we were out at sea. much. They BANG, BANG, BANG! Time to need to get up. Argh! It's 2330 and the ordi­ recognize nary for the 8-12 watch has just that they pounded on our door. Friday night, last need us as a strong force all the evening on the ship. It's time to hit the bow and do bow watch as we pilot into time, not just when they need us. Norfolk. I am getting set for the cold. I sailed in Vietnam. As soon as First the longjohns, both the top and that war was over, they dumped bottom. Then work pants and shirt. us for 20 years. In Desert Storm, Over all this are my faithful Sears over­ we carried everything over, alls. With p-coat in hand, I prepare to brought it back and now they're exit the room when there is another dumping us again. knock heard at the door. It's the third relationship to the lights and every command that came from the pilot I began to relax when I noticed that the approach to Norfolk has both an inbound arid an outbound lane. That was reassuring. The more space be­ tween me and any other large moving or stationary object was fine. One of the great philosophical mysteries that has been revealed to me on this trip is not to think too much. Not that the work encourages a lack of in­ dividual creativity, but rather that one can think too much and then make a mistake. For example, while I was at the wheel, the pilot gave me the order: "Come 188." I responded, "188, sir." I then proceeded to come left to 180. Not a good move with a small tug coming up the port side. I had heard what the pilot said. I repeated it back to him. I thought, and then I went the wrong way. It is real important to put oneself in a nonthinking, robotic mode. That way one can respond immediately to the pilot's command, not be seduced by the demon of trying to figure out the next move and finally to react to just the command that is given. I figured that as we got closer to dock, they would all agree that the BY SINCLAIROUBRE priest had had his fiin and it was time to get someone who knew something about the wheel. One hour passed. 0130 came. No one came up the pas­ sageway. The channel was getting narrow. The captain came to the bridge, then the docking pilot, and then Jack from MarAd came up. It was looking like a party, but no one seemed to notice that their lives and licenses were in the hands of a total rookie. Tugs tie up and with them I no longer have to keep a course, just turn the mdder according to commands. Left 10, right 20, hard left, hard right, steady up. What do you mean by steady up? Pilot, aren't you through with me yet? I mumble "steady up" and try to get the stem to stop swinging. With the slow speed, she is very slow to react. I think he gave me that last order for jollies, just to see if I was paying attention, because just as I was beginning to slow the sweep, he started giving me new mdder instmctions. "Are we through yet?" I mumble to myself. For in fact we are. Except for a few hard lefts and rights, we are in the noses of the tugs and they are slowly and gently nudging us to our berth. Who needs a relief? I could do it, it was a snap. Seafarer Frank Lyle, Bosun — We need to get moving. We found out we weren't ready with the ships we had in RRF. We need to beef up the RRF and merchant fleets. We're giving it all away it seems like. Mauro De La Cerda, Recertified Bosun — We need jobs. We were the backbone of the Persian Gulf war. Don't forget us. If we can help them, why can't they help us? We put money into the economy. What good are medals if they don't give us jobs? Domingo Mireles, OMU—l need a job. I don't want these jobs going over­ seas. I want to work here in the States, no matter where. Olifidio Esquivel Jr., QMED "•—We need more ships, more jobs and more money. There just are not enough jobs right now. WiUiam Dickey, Bosun — Save it! That's good enough and says it all. Osvaldo Castagnino, Steward/Baker — We need more ships. The Sea­ farers showed very clearly that the govemment could count on us. We did the job. The companies should change their minds and build with American flags. We are responsible people. Beau James, Retired StewardThey have to learn that any time they have a conflict, they cannot de­ pend on foreign shipping. With­ out a strong merchant marine, any future fighting we'd have to do would be on our shores. Red King, Recertified Bosun — We need more sup­ port because I think we were sold out. The merchant marine needs to be strong like when I first went to sea in 1955. -i:-fvv; �APRIL1992 vLi."' aspoulble. On oc&»k>n,immm of limHatiOM, somo will be omitted. upon receipt of the ships minutee. The minutes ere then forwarded totheSee^rml^for pubtbsaBon. " ^' SEALIFT 4f7C77C (International Marine Carriers), November 20 — Chair­ man Victor Mikkelsen, Educational Director Hal Puckett, Deck Delegate Jerry Woods. Chairman reported crew wrote letter to captain about TV and VCR for crew lounge, as ship has had neither for one month. He reported dif­ ficulties in getting reliefs. He thanked crew for outstanding job on tank clean­ ing and other duties. Secretary reported steward department running short of stores due to company not supplying enough for foreign runs and due to providing extra meals to shoreside workers.^Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. LIBERTY S(/Af (Liberty Maritime), December 29 — Chairman P. Green­ wood, Secretary Dana Cunningham, Educational Director J. Smart, Engine Delegate Jerome Butler. Educational director noted importance of reading Seafarers LOG and upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT report^. Chairman asked all crewmembers signing off to clean rooms and turn in keys. He noted all OT due shall be paid at payoff. Crew noted certain of­ ficers are cleaning own rooms and per­ forming sanitary. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sca-Lsmd Service), December 8 — Chairman Fred Goethe, Secretary A. Robinson, Educa­ tional Director Don Bush. Chairman noted implementation of random drug testing. He extended vote of thanks from crew to steward department for excellent holiday meal. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and give to SPAD for job security. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He asked port steward to circu­ late memo about food planning aboard these ships. Education^ director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT report^ by deck or engine delegates. •.••HAy- SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-hand Ser­ vice), December 15 — Chairman Michael Marquette, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educational Director Ken­ neth Linah, Deck Delegate Charles Collins. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Time to Eat i' ' .- Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman discussed dangers of alcohol use and drug use. He reminded crew to put plastic in ap­ propriately labeled containers on third level. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Chief Steward G. Shwarz and Chief Cook R. Cosme are ready to serve another meal aboard the Sea-Land Expedition. OVERSEAS KALD£?(Maritime Over­ seas), January 20 — Chairman J.E. Rountree, Secretary A. Hassan, Educa­ tional Director M. Mickens. Educational director noted changes in Lundeberg School schedule and advised members to Deck Delegate Juan Ayala, Engine Delegate M. Hall, Steward Delegate E. Sempritt No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. CAPE COD (OMI Corp.), February 2 — Chairman Ervin Bronstein, Secretary Stephen Bates, Educational Director Paul Gilhe^ Deck Delegate Roland Nohle, Engine Delegate John Cassidy, Steward Delegate Gerald Hyman. Chairman ask^ crew to have rooms ready for layup. He stressed im­ portance of donating to SPAD and MDL. He encouraged members to upgrade at Lundet»rg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew voiced support and thanks to Red Campbell, • • 7'. y*. .3. Ahh... Go Fly a Kite SEALIFT4HCr/C (International Marine Carriers), December 12 — Chair­ man Victor Mikkelsen, Secretary An­ tonio Haii, Educational Director Hal Puckett, Engine Delegate B. Maxwell. Chairman reported launch service not provided. He thanked crew for outstand­ ing job on tank cleaning. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew appreciates brother­ hood shown on board vessel. USTS PACIFIC aOM), December 29 — Secretary P. Cnun, i^ucational Director T. Flynn, Engine Delegate J.R. Paminiamo. Secretary and educational director stressed importance of upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted Chief Cook John Collins passed away Christmas day aboani vessel and will be missed. OALVESTONBAY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 26 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Education­ al Director Peter Kanavos. Qiairman announced impending Coast Guard in­ spection. He reported payoff scheduled for after fire and boat drill. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked deck department for keep­ ing mess hall and crew lounge clean. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), January 26 — Chairman D. Martz, Secret^ Juan Gonzalez, Educational Director M. Ruhl. Chairman reported beef. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. Crew thanked stewa^ department for job well done. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), January 26 — Chairman Fred Jen­ sen, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Director M. Roherson, Deck Delegate S. Drafts, Engine Delegate Paul Davenport, Steward Delegate Oliver Keen. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS(AMSEA), January 26 — Chairman S. Solomon, Secretary L. Oram, Educational Direc­ tor R. Tannis, Deck Delegate Mark Treesh, Steward Delegate Richard Holt Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $592 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on procedures of random drug test­ ing program. OMICHAMPION(OMI Corp.), M:': . . Marvin Zimhro, Secretary Darrei Touchstone, Educational Director Ed­ ward Self. Chairman reported beef. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by steward delegate. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on DEU doing sanitary for deck department. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent job. Next port: Hous­ ton. January 23 — Chairman George Brad­ ley, Secretary Alphonso Davis, Deck Delegate Reuben Fife. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew noted vessel needs to be sprayed for roaches. OVERSEAS NEW YORK(Maritime Overseas), January 19 — Chairman •; "No problem" says Steward/Baker Scott Upsahl on the deck of the President Madison. This photo was taken while the ship was at anchor off Taiwan. check Seafarers LOG for details. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs ^r dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. TV anterma needs repair. Chairman asked crew separate plastics. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Over­ seas), January 28 — Chairman J.E. Rountree, EducationalDirector M. Mickens. Chairman discussed SlU sup­ port of MEBA's desire to dissolve merger with NMU. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew dissatisfied with steward/baker's work. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 12 — Chairman O. Wiley, Secretary D. Spangler, Deck Delegate M. Revak. Chairman urged members to register and vote in national and local elections. He noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted ongoing problem with transporta­ tion between ship and front gate. Crew reported unsatisfactory treatment of OMU by captain, after OMU was in­ jured. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 19 — Chairman Michael Marquette, Secretary R.G. Coimoiiy, Educational Director Kenneth Linah. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port: Charleston, S.C. USNS WYMANCMar Ship Operators), January 23 — Chairman Steve Herring, Secret^ Michael Pooler, Educational Director Ed Evans, Steward Delegate Joseph Gallo, Jr. Chairman com­ mended deck department for good job keeping ship clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew reported insufficient quantity of stores. AMERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Marine), February 8 — Chairman Oyde Smith, Jr., Secretary Jose Chacon, former SlU vice president-contracts, for terrific job. Crew thanked Michael and Joseph Sacco for excellent leadership of union. Crew thanked galley gang for great food and excellent work. Chairman thanked entire crew and noted this is one of best ships he has sailed on. Next port: Surmy Point, N.C. - * • '''.i CAPE EDMONTQOM), February 19 — Chairman Mark Holman, Secretary Henry Manning, Educational Director Paul Hariey, Deck Delegate Scott Kreger, Engine Delegate Jamie Her­ nandez, Steward Delegate Ralph Fann. Educational director lu-ged members to upgrade at Piney Point. He noted impor­ tance of donating to MDL. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew ask^ contracts depart­ ment to seek increase in dental and opti­ cal benefits. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. J CAPE FAREWELL (International Marine Carriers), February 9 — Chair­ man James Deano, Secretary Mohamed Abdelfattah, Steward Delegate Ruti deMont. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. COVE LIBERTY(Cove Shipping), February 17 — Chairman W.E. Reeves, Secretary F. Mitchell, Deck Delegate H. Butts, Engine Delegate Bobbie Clark, Steward Delegate George Vorise. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmember asked that doors be returned on deck and engine showers and bathroom, due to presence of female crewmember. Crew discussed sanitation of rec rooms, asked memb^ to cooperate in keeping ship clean. Crew thanked galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), February 19 — Chairman David Martz, Secreta^ J. Gonzalez, Educational Director J.Trent, Steward Delegate Pedro Perez. Chairman advised crew to approach him with any problems they may have. Education^ director enCondnued on page 22 ' I'' ^ m W i- •> �Ml SEVARBISUe 22 Sl^psDigtsst' Continuedfiom pt^e 21 couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. GREAT LAND (TOTE), February 4 — Chairman V. Dowd, Secretary Jack Utz, Educational Director S. Senteney. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GROTON (Sheridan Transportation), February 2 — Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director J. Cameil. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Stapleton, N.Y. No beefs or disputed OT reported. :: B; Mm fv •• ' ••..!i^--r • /;, ;;:^ '?.•. • •. va- FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), February 3 — Chairman R. Wilson, Secretary Hazel Johnson, Educational Director James Rohhins, Deck Delegate William Galloway, En­ gine Delegate M. Gaher, Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School as soori as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man read clarification regarding day workers' penalty time. Crewmembers ex­ pressed concern about company not paying travel time, which in some cases has been three days. Crew voted to sign petition against possible worker tax on merchant mariners. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), February 11 — Chairman B. Gor­ don, SecretaiY Frank Costango. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation in sorting trash and keeping fantail in order while anchored off Gibraltor. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. GPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE, JR. (Maersk Lines), February 7'—Chairman James Duer, Secretary R. Mensching, Educa­ tional Director David Powers, Deck Delegate David Knuth, Steward Delegate John Hnyett. Educational director reminded members of upgrading opportunities available at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. NEDLLOYD HUDSON(Sea-Lsmd Ser­ vice), February 2 — Chairman C. James, Secretary R.G. Griswald, Educa­ tional Director C. Tsipliareles, Deck Delegate P. Orischak, Engine Delegate T. McArdle, Steward Delegate T. Mc­ Neills. Chairman noted all running smoothly and thanked crew for coopera­ tion. He thanked galley gang. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thank^ deck gang for keeping 03 deck spotless. Next port: Charleston, S.C. -^. Practicing a Maritime Art LNG GEM/itf/(ETC), February 9 — Chairman B. Schwarz, Secretary K. Hopkins, Educational Director Curtis Jackson, Deck Delegate George F. Hol­ land, Engine Delegate Thomas E. Har­ ris, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Aubuchon- Educational director urged members to take advantage of courses of­ fered at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of ' departed brothers. Next port: Amn, In­ donesia. Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez practices the fine art of wire rope splicing aboard the Ultrasea. reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND ACH/EVEff (Sea-Land Service), February 16 — Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Lawrence WInfield No beefs or disputed OT reported. Grew discussed random drug testing program. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for clean conditions and good meals. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman Wil­ liam Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs. Chair­ man displayed benefits forms. Educationd director distributed upgrad­ ing forms. No beefs or disputed OT Educational Director E. FredericksKm, Deck Delegate Clyde Luse, Engine Delegate Juan Garda, Steward Delegate Dennis Skretta. Chairman noted microwave oven needs repair or re­ placement He announced payoff and sanitary inspection. Secret^ noted upgrading and benefits forms available. Educational director asked all shipmates to report any electrical problems Aey notice. No beefs or cUsputed OT reported. Chairman thanked all hands for smooth trip. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals. Next port Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 2 — Chairman J. Schoenstein, Secretary S. Apo^ca, Educational Director Charles Henley, En Route to Gdansk RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), February 18 — Chairman James Martin, Secretary James Swart, Deck Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate Robert Gaglieti, Steward Delegate Plurinsus Ordansa. Education­ al director noted QMED upgrading poster had been posted. He reminded all hands that they must be registered at hall before requesting upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Steward to order waste baskets for plastic only. Exercise equipment for rec room will be priced and voted on. New typewriter needed, will be purchased at next port Chairman remind^ everyone to be more con­ siderate of day sleepers. Crew extended hearty thanks to galley gang for great food. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. NUEVO SAN (Puerto Rico Marine), February 24 — Chairman D. Murray, Secretary R. Fagm, Education­ al Director J. Rolwrts. Chairman noted ship received message regarding SIU's loan to MEBA. Educational director pointed out information posted about QMED'prograin. No ti^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to do away with permanent jobs and return to rotary shipping/six months on. Crew thanked stewa^ depart­ ment. OMI STAR (OMI Corp.), February 23 — Chairman Robert E. Allen, Secretary Ezekiel M. Hagger. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Houston. Educational director noted educational film available. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for best food. Next port: Lake Charles, La. OVERSEAS ALICE(Maritime Over­ seas), February 13 — Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary J.F. Miller, Educa­ tional Director L. Phillips, Deck Delegate Ricky Wiemer, Engine Delegate J. Martinez, Steward Delegate G. Shinholster. Chairman atmounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department OVERSEAS Ofl/O (Maritime Over­ seas), February 8 — Chairman Michael San Angelo, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director Byron ElBot, En­ gine Delegate Eric Hyson, Steward Delegate A. Langlois. Chairman reminded members to work safely. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew thanked steward department for excellent job. Next port: Houston. •«7' n HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), February 11 — Chairman L. Rodrigaes, Secreta^ Cassle B. Carter Jr., Educa­ tional Director W. Tamer, Deck Delegate B. Fountain, Engine Delegate J. Parrish, Steward Delegate M. Rubles. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Tile in various rooms needs repair. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service). February 16 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director D. Greiner, Deck Delegate J.C. Blavat, Engine Delegate Joseph Sadler, Steward Delegate Clarence Wfliey. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT Deck gang members aboard the Ultrasea pose with Old Glory while en route to Gdansk, Poland. They are (from left, kneeling) ASJack Shouest, DEU Abraham Carbajal, (from left, standing) Bosun Cesar Gutienoz, Deck Maintenance Terry Hilton, Deck Maintenance James Brinks, Deck Maintenance Robert VanBrunt and AB Screano Hilton. reported. Crew noted company does ncit provide bus service. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang. Next port Oakland, Calif> SEA-LAND ENDURANCE(Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman Lance ZoUner, Secretary John Samuels. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Rep^ being made on grate catwalk and lad­ ders. Next port Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman Raul Flores, Deck Delegate E. Perez, Engine Delegate Jose Ortiz, Steward Delegate R. Cosme. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 15 — Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secretary S. Call, Deck Delegate Richard Bynum, Engine Delegate Gene Speckman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR(Sest-Land Service), February 2 — Chairman Lothar G. Reck, Secretary R. Peralta, Educational Director D. Baker, Deck Delegate Richard Smith, Engine Delegate John E. Coleman, Steward Delegate V. HolEhnan. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, donate to SPAD, read Se^arers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward dq>artment for ex­ cellent food. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), February 9 — Chahman R.R. Newly, Secretary L. Ewing, Educa­ tional Director D. Johnson. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. SEA-LAND RELIANCE(Sea-Land Service), February 9 — Chairman R. McGomigle, Secretary L. Ug^tfoot, Steward Delegate Jaqier Jackson. Chairman thanked galley gang. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thermostat con­ trol system needs repair. Next port* Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 15 — Chairman T. Mur­ phy, Secretary D. Boone, Educational Director George Ackley, Deck Delegate D. McFarland, Engine Delegate D. Rhodes, Steward Delegate J. Anderson. Chairman announced payoff. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT report. Crew discussed importance of separating plastics from other trash. SEAUFT INDIAN OCEAN(Jntemational Marine Carriers), February 6 — Chairman John L. Sullivan. Ship still has ventilation problems. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. THOMPSON PASS aOM), February 16 — Chairman J.L. Carter, Secretary GJF. Hiomas, Educational Director JJ". Walker. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward dep^^ent for healthy meals. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk ) rnent), February 22 — Chairmati^O^ liam Baker, Secretary James M Educational Director W. Jones, L _ Delegate Roy Windham, Steward Delegate H. Batiz. Chairman atmounced payoff. He urged membos to upgrade at Lundebog School. Educational director stressed s^ety. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew noted problems with mail service. Ship needs addiHnnal washing machine. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on transpor­ tation for replacements. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port Port Arthur, • Texas. . -- . •' V- *•••• mm �• . "• -'. •IBKUl in iiiiMU'lilHi i^MlH f". > .''-'-i, ••^.^•rt^.'3Vi'icui.>,:^.j-,v., -.-.- vZ'Ss^P$pWm» DEEP SEA •r -^: EDGAR ANDERSON Pensioner Edgar Anderson, 64, passed away February 9. Bom in East Providence, R.I., he joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of New York. Brotiber Andmon com­ pleted the bosun leceitification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He retired in July 1989. BENJAMIN BARRETT Pensioner Benjamin Barrett, 66, died December 14 due to heart failure. A native of Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1943, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Barrett began receiving his pension in September 1973. J.C. BLEDSOE Pensioner J.C. Bledsoe, 70, passed away December 19 due to pneumonia. He was bom in Oldahoma and in 1952joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Bledsoe retired in Sep­ tember 1970. BAILEY BROWN Pensioner Bailey Brown, 63, died Febmary 16. The native of Ryan, Okla., joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1963, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Brown began collecting his pension in August 1990. LEE COLLIE '• Pensioner LeeColUe,66, passed away Febmary 23. Bom in Rosedale, La., he joined the Marine , Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1967, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Collie retired in May 1990. •* JOHN COLLINS before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Dawal began receiving his pension in March 1975. DAVID COPP David Copp, 34, pass^ away Febmary 13. A na­ tive of Buffalo, N.Y,he graduated fiom the Lundeberg School in 1978. Brother Copp sailed in the deck department. PASTOR DELGADO Pensioner Pastor Delgado, 83, away January 18. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. Brotho- Delgado sailed in the engine department. He retired in December 1973. HUGOFUENTES Pensioner Hugo Fuentes, 81, died December 1. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and in 1958 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Fuentes sailed in the galley gang. He began receiving his pension in November 1982. ALEXANDER GEGA Pensioner Alexaiider Gega, 69, passed away February 6. A na­ tive of Honolulu, he joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Gega sailed in the engine department. He served in the Army from 1942 until 1946. Brother Gega retired in February 1986. GONZALO GOMEZ Pensioner Gonzalo Gomez, 59, died January 10. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1968, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Gomez upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1983. He served in the Army fixim 1948 to 1953. Brother Gomez began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1985. John Coli f lins,44. i i died B «4 Decem­ ber 25. f t He joined the SIU in 1971 in his native Mobile, Ala. BrotherCol­ lins sailed in the engine and steward departments. In 1986 he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Collins was an active member at the time of his death. DELFIN GUEVARA Pensioner Delfin Guevara, 71, passed away January 11 due to a heart attack. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and in 1966 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Guevara retired in September 1982. CASIMIRODAWAL Pensioner Casimiro Dawal, 75, died January 4 due to a heart at­ tack. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Islands and in 1954join^ the MarineCooks and Stewards, STEPHEN HALULA Pensioner Stephen Halula, 88, passed away January 18. Bom in Kansas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944, before that union merged w it with the AGLIWD. Brother Halula retired in June 1967. VAINO HAKKARAINEN Pensioner Vaino Hakkarainen, 73, died January 16. A na­ tive of Finland, he joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Hakkarainen sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in November 1983. ROGER HARKLEROAD Roger Harkleroad, 58, died February 21. He was bom in Detroit and in 1966 joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco. Brother Harkleroad sailed in the engine department. He served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1956. OLIVER HESS Pensioner Oliver Hess, 69, passed away Febmary 8. The Texas na­ tive joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Hess sailed in the engine department. He served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. Brother Hess retired in January 1985. KERSTIN JOHNSON Pensioner Kerstin Johnson, 78, died December 5 as a result of lung cancer. Bom in Sweden, she joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1956, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Sister Johnson usually sailed with Matson Navigation. She retited in July 1977. DAVID MANSON David Manson, 53, passed away Febmary 8. He was bom in Maine and in 1971 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Manson com­ pleted the bosun recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School in 1983. He served in the Army from 1963 to 1965. Brodier Manson was an active memb» at the time of his death. EDDYMARKLE Pensioner Eddy Markle, 73, died December 30 due to a heart attack. The native of Hawaii joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Markle retired in January 1974. BOBBY MOORE Bobby Moore, 62, died April 17, 1991. He was bom in Can­ ton, Texas and in 1981 joined the Seafarers in the port of San Francisco. Brother Moore sailed in the deck department. He rerved in the Army fioim 1946 to 1972. HENRY J. PETERSON Pensioner Heruy J. Peterson, 56, passed away January 21. He joined the SIU in 1960 in his native New York. Brother Peterson sailed in the deck department He upgraded at the Limdeberg School in 1984. He served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. Brother Peterson retired in January 1991. RUDELRAMAGE HAROLD LOLL Pensioner Rudel Ramage, 72, died Febmary 27. The Detroit native joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Brother Ramage sailed in the deck department He upgraded at the Limdeberg School in 1975. He served in the Navy from 1937 until 1967. Brother Ramage retired in December 1984. Pensioner Harold Loll, 63, died January 8. A na­ tive of Permsylvania,he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Yoiic. Brother Loll sailed in the deck department In 1960 he received a safety award for his part in keeping the SS Maiden Creek accident free. Brother Loll retired in February 1990. BOB SCARBOROUGH Pensioner Bob Scar­ borough, 71. passed away Decem­ ber 4. A native of Cametun, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Houston. Brother Scarborough graduated from the steward receitification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He BOB LEE Pensioner Bob Lee, 67, passed away November 23. He was bom in China and in 1959 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Lee began receiving his pension in June 1989. served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. Brother Scar­ borough retired shortly before his death. RALPH RUFF Pensioner Ralph Ruflf, 76, passed away Febmary 3. He was bom in Ohio and in 1938 joined die SIU as a charter member in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Ruff sailed as a bosun. He began receiving his pension in July 1973. JOSEPH C. SMITH Pensioner Joseph C. Smith, 72, died Febmary 19. Bom in Philadelphia, he joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Smith sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He served in the Army fium 1941 to 1947. Brodier Smith began receiving his pen­ sion in July 1985. ALBERT SPANRAFT Pensioner Albert Spanraft, 64, passed away January 22. The Chicago native joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Spanraft sail^ in the engine depkrtment. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. Brother Spanraft retired in July 1991. GEORGE STROPICH Pensioner George Stropich, 63, died Febmary 17. He was bom in Michigan and in 1947joined the Seafarers in the port of Bos­ ton. Brother Stropich sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Stropich began receiv­ ing his pension in Febmary 1991. PAIGE TOOMEY Pensioner Paige Toomey, 86, passed away Febmary 4. A na­ tive of Massachusetts, he joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Toomey sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1980. EARL C. TYLER Pensioner EarlC. Tyler, 66, died January 30. The native of Alabama joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Tyler sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Tyler began receiving his pension in January 1990. Continued on page 24 p.* -, »• -ffl �-,rrr~r- •vf kv -;. _ T; Fii^ Bepar^e A..; • , Brother Anderson Laid to Rest -.-» WALLACE WRIGHT Wallace Wright, 53. • r:i- mmim atyay Janaaty 29. Bom in Marks, Miss., he joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Wright sailed in ti^e deck dqiartment. He served in the Air Force fnim 1957 utitil 1961. Brother Wright was an active member at the time of his death. /F'-: : ffe'V'1"'^;v.- Bi.^ EDWARD ZUBATSKY Pensioner Edward Zubatsky, 80, died January 22. He was bom MACK HOPKINS, JR. Mack Hopkins, Jr., 47, died January 18. Bom in Mas­ sachusetts, he joined the union in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Hopkins most recently sailed as a captain. ALMY O'NEAL Pensioner Almy O'Neal, 69, passed away January 15. A na­ tive of NorA Carolina, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman O'Neal sailed in the deck department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1941 to 1945. Boatman O'Neal retired in Febmaty 1983. Ardiur Hoidonsm, a Ipading proponent of the 1977 merger.between the SIU and the Marine Cooks and Stewards, passed away January 7 after a long bout with cancer. He was 61. Brother Hendeison was an Army veteran and served in the Korean conflict. After his dis­ charge from the service in the 1960s, he enrolled in the Marine Cooks and Stewards training school in Santa Rosa, Calif. Upon graduation, he sailed with American President Lines as a pantryman aboard the passenger ship President Roosevelt. He also sailed on the Monterey and Mariposa as cook and baker. Brother Henderson came ashore in 1975 to work as a building maintenance man at the Marine Cooks and Stewards head­ quarters building in San Francis­ co. He was building manager what he died. He was extremely active in union matters, including the aforementioned merger. Brother Henderson's ashes were scattered at sea from the S.S. Lurline en route to Honolulu. "I knew him since he joined the union," said San Francisco port employee Kwong ('TomTom") Hom. "He was a good union democrat. He knew that was his livelihood. He always said that without a union, we wouldn't be here. ... He was always helpful, always went out of his way to help others." Final Farewell Bid to Brother Robinson ;<V in Ken­ tucky. He also was a volunteer fireman for four years. Seafarers aboard the Missis­ sippi Queen recently bid a poig­ nant farewell to fellow SIU member William Robinson, who passed away February 21. Brother Robinson, 55, was a watchman for nine years aboard the SlU-contracted steamship. A native of St. Louis, Robinson shipped out of the port of New Orleans. New Orleans port employee Steve Judd, who Imew Robinson well, described him as "well-liked and re- spected by everyone." Brother Robinson formerly worked 14 years as a police officer Brother Robinson, who died two weeks before his birthday, is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn. As a final tribute to his co­ worker and friend, Mississippi Queen bandleader Brian O'Neill penned the foUowing poem: Sky Watch Upon the steamer Mississippi Queen Once walked a man who watched, and saw, and knew Of things both fair andfoul among the crew. All hours of the night, he could be seen Making his rounds as watchman, and as Lord. He marked his every circuit on the clock While watching o'er the boat, and us, his flock. We all slept sound when Wiliam was aboard. The biggest boys held this small man in awe. Sleep now, William, take your rest. You've earned your place on high with all the best. We'II miss your soft voice laying down the law. On Earth has rung your last departure beU And now you're on the sky watch. All is well 1, IS.-1 INLAND BroUwr Henderson Succumbs to Cancer ^C" ' ". <>> Manitbwac, Wis., and in 1961 joined the Seafarers in the port of NewJ^leans; Brother Zubatsky sailed in the stewed department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in January ' 1977. Continuedfirom page 23 r^ -m-' V • Bst • Edgar C.R. Anderson Jr., known as 'Tiney,' was laid to rest at Seafarer's Haven In Valley Lee, Md. on February 13, just short of his 65th birthday. Uney" was an SIU member for 45 years. He first sailed as a deckhand out of Tampa, Fla. and in 1954 sailed out of New York as a recertified bosun. Members of his family came down from New England for the burial. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a ^tailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be sub­ mitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this cormnittee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate fitidings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of thesefiinds shall equ^ly consist of Union and managernent repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements^f trust funds.are m^ only upon approval by a^majority of the trustees. All trust fiind financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in thecontracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Angustin Tdlez Chairman Sealhrers Appeals Board 5201 AnthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 Fiill copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union OT to the Seafarers .^qieals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. Hiese contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Mendrets should know their contract rights, as weU as thdr obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the iHrq)er maimo-. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or otho- Unkm official fails to protect their contractual rights properiy, thty should contact die neatest SIU pmt agoit EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refiained from publishing any article serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It dso has refiained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaf­ firmed by membershipaction at the Sqrtember 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The respon­ sibility for Seafarers LOG ^licy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to. require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should inunediately 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 member or officer is attempting to deprive 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 inunediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with jthe employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, ct^r, sex, national or geographic origin. If any memberf(rels that he is denied the equal rights to wMch heis entitled, he should notify Union head­ quarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such con(luct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been virdated, or that he has been denied his constitntionai right of access to Union records orinformation, he should inunedi­ ately notity SIU President bfiduel Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Anth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. -'A ' •.;4 »S-J! ^ •mmWy �• ,., - ;- "t- •;. -. - .• '<•; • APmLisaz Piney Point Is a Seafarer Family Vcu:ation Site Sru members usually associate rigged ship that brought the first Piney Point with upgrading—an settlers from England to the important benefit to help Seafarers Maryland shores. Now berthed in increase their job skills. But St Mary's City, some 15 minutes another benefit to Seafarers and away by car from Piney Point it is their families is the use of Piney open for touring. Point over the summer months as a A vacation stay at the Lun­ vacation spot. deberg School is limited to two Ideally situated on the banks of wedcs pCT family. The cost for each the St. George's Creek, all the in­ member is $40.40 per day. An addi­ gredients for a fiin-filled vacation tional $9.45 per day is charged for are found at the Paul Hall Center each spouse and child. (CMdren for Maritime Training and Educa­ under the age of 12 can stay for free.) tion, the complex embodying the These prices include all meals. Harry Lundeberg School of To sign up for a week or two of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. vacation time at the Piney Point The facility has a large swim­ facility, complete the application ming pool, tennis courts and health form and mail it to the Seafarers spa for those who want to stay in Training & Recreation Center, shape. A stroll along the waterfront Post Office Box 75, Piney Point, brings the Piney Point visitor to the Md. 20674; orcaU (301) 994-0010 refurbished sailboat Manitou, and make reservations now. A wonderfuloollection of modelships in the museum is a treat for children and adults alike. which was used by John F. Ken­ nedy while he was president. A guest may also take out a smaller boat and cast a line from the side for a lazy day of fishing. Kids will especially enjoy using their hands to create a masterpiece in the arts and crafts center or look­ ing at the model ships displayed in the maritime museum. All meals are included in the vacation package. Sight-Seeing Piney Point is located in St. Mary's County—not far from all the sights of Washington, D.C., Arlington, Va. and Baltimore and Aimapolis, Md. And just outside the school are plenty of other sites to keep an entire family enter­ The gym equipment, whichin this photo is tained—seafood festivals, art exbeing used by trainees, is avaiiable to hibitions, antique and craft shows. Seafarer Bob Sullivan and his femily enjoyed their visit to Piney Point last year, vacationing families. concerts and theater productions— as well as 400 miles of shoreline, acres of unspoiled parkland and many historic landmarks. One such property is the Maryland Dove, a replica of the square- - ,• 11,'--'"' " . -J M The pool at Piney Point can be used by serious lap swimmers or by those interested in a more relaxed approach. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information I Name: 1 , Social security number: I Address: Book number: Telephone number:. j Number In party / ages of children. If applicable: ____ ! Date of arival: 1st choice: ^ 2nd choice: Stay Is limited to two weeks. Date of departure:. Prosideht Kennedy's refurtjlsf^ yach^ j" the Mantew, returns to the manna aflera day of sailing. 3rd choice: completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md 20674. 4/92 �SBWARBtSLOa tt" O fv'; :fc, A.; i n!' ^SEAFARERS HARRY LUNOEBERG SCHOOL LIFEBOAT CLASS , ,s- ~ ^V::Wh¥M: 492 •-.SI ^SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL LIFEBOAT CLASS 493 —" • Trainee Lifeboat Class 492—Graduating from trainee iifetwat class492 are Trainee Lifeboat Oass 493—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat (from left, kneeling) Tfiomas Johnson, Brien Harris, Bryant Cromwell, Chad class 493 are (from left, kneeling) David Homisak, Derrick Herbert, Gary Heller, Jack Rodriguez, Scott Costello, Howard Bryant III, (second row) Douglas Salsman, Kevin Franko, William SzkJo Jr., Anthony Milam, (second row) Steve Westfall, Chris Starr, Young, Shannon Teem, Steven Cookson, Steve Falkenstein, Rotiert Phelps, Warren John Thompson, Terry Smith, Walter Mixon II, Rick Barron, Serina Aguilar, Timothy Sewell, Pat Scott, Joshua Gustafson, Theodore Hagan, Lavon Jones, James Naus- Jackson, Stephen Barry (instoictor), (third row) Anthony Lieto, Dominic Jacobelli, baum and Jim Moore (instructor). Yohan Callen, Dean Evans, Steven Kafka, David Lewis and Michael Hall. via II lii-' T ^ 1« .. . . UpMaaersLlteboat—Completing the upgraders lifeboat class on January 27 are (from left) Carlos Murray, David Memfield and Warren Smith. With them is their insmjctofy Stophon Bairy. Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations—Upgrading menibers of the engine department completing the refrigeration systems course are (from left, front row) John Carr (instructor), John H. Smith, George Barrett. Bobby Steams, (second row) Theodore Hawkins, Dave Plumb. Tom Barry and Robert Scrivens. So® - .} 'J M: 'J '"•'I O-'Ov Able Bodied Seaman—Graduating with their able bodied seaman's endorsement are (from left. kneelirig) Jason McGrew, Antonio Centeno, Gamal Ahmed, Barry Hamm, Gary Toomer, Ken Strong, Jesus Torres, Paul Bashers, Nick Moceri, Donald Willis, (second row) David Collins, Lambert Soniat Dufossat, Matthew Rentie, Ronald Webb, Glenn Thompson, Vincent D'Amelia, Donnie Collins, Tobias Rose, Jeffrey Sousa, Joe Soresi, Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Reginald Muldrow, (third row) Rob PlanL Sam Hagar, Jim Lombard, Don Smith, Jonathan Davis, Roy Blankenship, Richard Henderson, Joseph UperadefS Lifeboat—Instructor Jim Moore Heftt conaratiiDean,DarTenColli^,MattRoberson,JamesReed,RonMarchand.Jame8Woods,Albert-Burch-Austln latf^^m^Son^^ incent Scott upon completion of the upgraders iifeboat class and Juan Campbell. on February 11. ?.•" V*; Marine Electiical Maintenance—Completing the course of instriK^'on leading to complete the marine electrical maintenance program are (from left, kneeF ing) William Brodhaim Jr., Paul Burchhard, Dave Bargo, (second row) Tony MueF leisman.C^uTTiineBartiati, Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Mike Clayshaw, Herman Best, Phillip A. McKenzie and Taylor Clear. •'••I' I.. mis: . Marine Electfomcs TecnnKian—^Successfully completing the marine electronics technician course are (from left, seated) Walter D. Rityalsky, Chris Doyle, Shahnda Caviness, (second row, standing) Mark Rainess (instructbi), Michael Gregory, John Glynn and Jeff Sieloff. . �V. APmiBK UnmBERG SCHOOL tooz^&uumm eimtSE SCHBHHJE Coarse Steward Recertificatioii Boi^ Recertiflcation _ foHowing is die current course schedule for May-September 1992 at the Seaf^re Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Mantime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. AH programs are geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime mdustiy. •^e coui^ schedule may change to reflkt the heeds Of the membership, the mantime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. .3^, SW', Check-lji Date May 25 July 20 September 14 Completion Date AugU8t28 October^ classpriortd the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Ship Handiing > , , I'j \ Check-In Completion Course Date Date QMED-AnyRatiii|i May 11 July 31 September 14 December 4 , Fironan/Watertender and Oiler May 11 June 19 i ' July 6 August 14 Aagust31 'October9 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. \ Pumproom Maint. & Operations Mayll June 19 AugustJl October 9 / IMarine^E^ August 17 October 9 M Rd^erati^ & Operations May 11 June 19 , ' Rafirig. Containers—Advanced Maint June 22 July 31 Marine Electroniis—Technician I Mayll June 19 Marine Electronics—Teclinlcan H ;;'^me22" :;^July;3l , . Basic Electronics ;:A':;Aiigust31;:/v:v;v September 25 Hydrauiics '^:;June:22; July 17 August 17 September 11 Diesel Engine Technology July 6 "July31 • •, •* Tankerman July 10 July 31 Safy^Sp0ela^Courses June 22 July 6 August 17 Aii^t31 T.ifrfMUitwmn ^ June20 July 10 August 21 Septeinber4 coune must be tedxn. May 11 May 25 June 8 June 22 July 0 July 20 Au^t3 August 17 August31 September 14 June 10 ftv r Completion Date -^eck-Iii,, : -Date Course OU Spill Prevention add Containment ^ . May 22 June 12 June 19 July 2 July 17 July 31 August 14 August28 September 4 September 18 June20^^ ni: orajMPiiviLiiyiuKAnpiv Name Address .Date of Birth (Last) (Rnt) (Middle) Montb/Day/Year (Street) (City) (Stale) Deep Sea Member D .Telephone _L (Zip Code) Lakes Membo-D (Area Code) Inland Waters MemberO November 2 mdlngComses May 4 May 15 June 29 July 10 August 31 September 11 Radar Observer Unlimited May 18 May 22 July 13 July 17 September 14 September 18 Celesfial Navigatkni AugllstJ Augast28 HiirdMate May 4 August 14 August31 De^mberli Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. iK T-? Completioii Date Check-In Completion ." Comnsi:' Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Aii open-ended (cmitact admissions Chief Cook, chief Steward office for starting dbtes) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. DeOLUpgnuHng Cmln&s Course Able Seaman Check-lh Dale Junel September 28 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. -i:# : 1 iM-: imMuttOtaeatkmSenedule : The following courses are available throng the Seafm%rs Harry Lundeberg School. admissions office fear enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Itete DWte ^' ' • "" • High School J^iiivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) .. ; ' 1 SHlSSCoUegePngrsm Schedule for 1992 FULL 8-week sessions May 11 JulyO August31 July 3 August28 October23 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. Youalso must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your depaitrnent and seniority, yourclinic 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 PaciticG tT-- If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Social Security #. Seniority SIGNATURE Book#. ; . Department U.S. Citizen: DVes D No I am interested in the following courseCs) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from DNC to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes If yes, course(s) taken ^ Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes •NO •NO If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • YCS •NO J>ATE. Firefighting:• Yes •NO Date available for training Primary language spoken , CFR^Yes •NO DECK AB/Sealift IstClass Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel Q Towboat Operator Inland D Olestial Navigation D Simulator Course • • D • Q O Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Opei^on G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engmeer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd ^gineer Steam or Motor G RefiigeratedCknitainers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS. G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G Oil Spill Prevention & Cknitaiimient G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (AB^ High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Smdies(DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Ptepantian STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility ENGINE G Cbok and Baker G POWT G ChiefCook G QMED—Any Rating G Chief Steward COLLEGE PROGRAM G Variable vanaoie apeea Speed DC trnve Drive St/ttt#>mQ (Marine Electronics) G Towboat Inland Cook G Associates in Arts Degree Systems TraMporlatiiM win be |«U In aaatdaiKc wttk (he sdMAdli«ietl(r soly tfyou prooit origtaal recc^aiM SDcccMlUIr pkte theeoune. ITyon haveany qneilisne, cetfM^ yew poH agnt befbre dqiartiag br Pfawy Paial. RBniRNOAlFLEIED APPLICATION TO:SeafuenHinyLoiiddietiUpfradiiii Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Pbiiit,MD 20674. 4(92 ••• a �SEtgaRraeyg^yt Volume 54, Number 4 •liS: ' ''v'^ The SIU Is a Family Affair for the Darleys ' fj/^: •• ••'.••';••• I^r-- •I oifr: .•••••;•• •- A ISSl V "y .} One might say the Darley fami­ ly of Morganville, N.J. has found a home with the SIU. When class 494 graduated last month from the Lundeberg School, it marked the continuation of a longstanding relationship between the Darleys and the Se^arers. In fact, the Darleys are so en­ thusiastic about maritime careers with the union, they have led numerous friends into the SIU fold. Third-generation Seafarer George Darley, 23, graduated in class 494 along with his friends Dan Del Buono and Tim Vota. Like other friends of the Darleys, Del Buono and Vota were unoffi­ cially recruited into the union by George's mother. Dot. The Darleys' SIU connection begp in 1938, when Robert Dar­ ley joined as a charter member. He had been sailing since 1918, the year he was honorably discharged from the milita^. Robert spent most of his maritime career as a bosun. Robert's son Bob, 56, who now sails as master aboard the SeaLand Value, signed on with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Galveston, Texas. And all tfiree of Bob's and Dot's sons—OS George, 21-year old AB Charlies and 24-year-old OS Robert A. Darley —^are active members. The link does not stop there. Bob's brother Mike is an SIU retiree, and his nephew Miak sailed with the Seafarers before be­ coming an officer on the SS Con­ stitution. Miak now works as a chief mate. Nine other people, all friends of the family, are meipbers or trainees who became interested in the union because of the Darleys. "And we have a couple more recruits on the way!" exclaimed Dot, who resides with Bob, Robert A. and George in Morganville. Active Recruiter Dot Darley, 55, has never worked as a Seafarer. But she knows plenty about the union and what it offers. Having been mar­ ried to Bob for 27 years, she under­ stands the challenges and rewards such work presents for seamen and their families. When her sons and many of the sons' friends in the New Jersey area became interested in the SIU, she unhesitatingly praised the union. "I encouraged them, told interesting. I figured I'd give it a try." While in the trainee program, he said he already knew he made the right choice. 'It's going great here. I've learned a lot." S Bi • MM:':./ The Darleys are a seafaring family. From left to right are Rob, Bob, Charlie, George and Dot. them it's a good union and a good field," Dot recently told the Seafarers LOG. "There's always a job out there if you want it. "But I also warned them about how women have to deal with the men going away to work for long periods. You have to be very stable and you have to hang in diere." With Bob often at sea. Dot be­ came a counselor and sounding board for her sons and their as­ sociates. When people expressed . interest in the SIU, she listened, gave advice, helped obtain ap­ plications and double-checked to make sure various forms were completed correctly. "Dot's a great lady," said Howard Hendra, a 1991 Lun­ deberg School graduate. "When I went [to the school], none of her kids were home, so she was my main source of information. She' went over everything with me." Hendra, 24, sails in the engine department and is ready to upgrade. Del Buono, 23, said he "lived two minutes from the Darleys, so I had been thinking about joining for a couple of years. It sounded pretty George Darley (left), Dan Del Buono (center) and Tim Vota are ready to ship out after the ceremony marking their graduation from trainee class 494. OS Vota, 18, credited Dot with helping him act on his decision to join the SIU. He said his exposure to the seafaring Darleys opened his eyes to a worthwhile career. "It sounded very good, especially for someone just getting out of high school," Vota noted. "There's no work back home I talked with Charlie, and this seemed like a good trade. I'm just looking for­ ward to getting out on a ship." Bob and Dot added that they never pushed anyone (including their sons) toward the SIU. Rather, they reacted to people's interest in the union. SIU a Family Tradition Bob, whose father passed away in 1955, is proud that his sons chose the SIU. "I feel good about it," he said. "The sea has been very good to me. It's just like anything else in life—if you make an effort and put a lot into it, you'll do well. Anybody can go as far as diey want. "I have no qualms about my boys picking this career path. We've lived pretty good over the years." Robert A. Darley, who turns 25 in May, graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in October 1991. He sailed on the Cape Edmont throughout the Persian Gulf crisis and recently said his career choice and initial voyages have given him a tremendous sense of accomplish­ ment. He also described Dot as "a mother not only to us, but also to our friends." George felt the recession's sting before enrolling at the Lundeberg School. He had been woiking as a computer repaimian but got laid off. "My brother Chuck had already gotten into the Seafarers, and I saw he was making good money," recalled George. "He always came back with interesting stories. . . . Nowadays, without college, it's hard to find another occupation that provides a good living." Others whom the Darleys helped get started with the SIU in­ clude Russell Desaro, Timottiy Gray, Thomas Taber, Michael Taber and Billy Birmingham. According to Bob, the Darleys traced their involvement in maritime to well before Bob's father began sailing. "This is just something I read, but apparently our ancestors were ship builders in England" centuries ago, he said. "There's a book about Darley an­ cestors, and they claim we built the Mayflower. But again that's just something I read." Help Locate This Missing ChiU The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of theSIU to help locate Aaron James Gar­ rison. Missing from Grants Pass, Ore. since Febru^ 15,1991, the now 15-year-old is considered an endangered child. Aaron Garrison has green eyes and dark brown hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5 ft. 9 in. and weighed 150 lbs. He has a brown patch between his neck and left shoulder and was last seen wearing a gray striped shirt, blue jacket, gray slacte, white socks and pink tennis shoes. The youth is slightly retarded, and is considered at risk as lost, injured or otherwise missing. Anyone having information should contact The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Grants Pass (Ore.) Public Safety Department's Missing Persons Unit at (503) 474-6370. Aaron James Garrison •^• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES KEEP WIRE ROPE PRODUCTS IN WORLD STEEL DEAL, SAYS SIU CONGRESS GETS BILL TO REPEAL WORK TOAX SEAFARERS UIW UNIT BAKCS CLERKS’ ORGANIZING DRIVE SIU URGES HOUSE TO CLOSE SAFETY LOOPHOLE ON RIVERS D1 PCD INDEPENDENCE AND NATIONAL MEBA CONVENTION SIGNAL THE END OF SHORESIDE WORKER DOMINANCE OF SEAGOING MEMBERS DOT OFFICIAL ANNOUNCED POLICY ‘IN THE WORKS’ TO SAVE U.S.-FLAG FLEET BOATMEN GATHER IN PORT ARTHUR TO TARGET TUG ISSUES LEON HALL, RETIRED VP AND POPULAR UNION BROTHER, DIES AT 72 SEQUA SELLS SABINE TOWING TO HOUSTON KIRBY CORP. FMC’S QUARTEL RESIGNS; MTD SOUGH HIS REMOVAL PRIDE OF TEXAS: 1ST U.S. SHIP TO ENTER LITHUANIA SINCE 1939 11 STEWARDS REACH TOP OF CULINARY LADDER ANDREW K CREW SAVES TWO SEAMEN TAX REPEAL BILL INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS ROY BOUDREAU DIES AT 66 GREEN, HEALEY, HOLTON AWARDED MSCPAC’S TOP TRIBUTE PESKY ZEBRA MUSSELS SPREAD BEYOND LAKES BUSH SIGNS SHIP GAMBLING BILL HOUSE PANEL BLASTS PROPOSED BUDGET FOR MARAD AS ‘MEAGER’ CULINARY PIONEER REYES DIES TI’S BILL LAWRENCE DIES AT 44 STEWARD UTZ’S ACTIVITIES MAKE FOR A FULL ‘PLATE’ FOR QMED DESURE, POLITICAL ACTION IS A ‘MUST’ STEEL SHIPS AND IRON MEN: PART III PINEY POINT IS A SEAFARER FAMILY VACATION SITE THE SIU IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR THE DARLEYS 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 04/01/1992 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. 54, No. 4 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log