http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/ff0527fc2aadfd77a40cebbbc0df5324.PDF 6be5ea1bf45225a163a7ed2e73a3d61b PDF Text Text . -•'v.. ' V... • • • . ,•'.• : • :• : OFFiqAl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS iNTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFKIO ••• Volume 55, Number 4 Aprll1993 Bentley Seeks Cargo Preference Loophole Closure Pages Runaway Bulker Los^ AH Hamfo Perish Page 4 • v:. Coast Guard Revives Seaman Work Tax Pages SlU Urges Congress to Hatt Phony 'Cruisos-'to'Nowhoro' Pages Anyone Call for a Cab? INSIDE Twelve Stewards Graduate from Top Training Course ^ Renting ayehicle for sightseeing can be a challenging experience for Seafarers, no matter where their vessel is docked. AB Keith Finnerly and SA Elisabeth Leech discover their "cab" wants a bath while the pair was visiting Indonesia. Once clean, the baby pachyderm continued its journey and retumed the members to their ship, the L/VGAguanus. \• { :• Page? • '=• if Polish Winter CoUer Than Home for Louisiana Memher ^ ^ *'1''r' • y-i':- Page 11 =!i!iga . -im: flli'fe:: �2 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report DOT Head Sets Indusby MeeRngs Te Develep New MariHme Pnposal Bargain,Basement Shipping A Threat to Life and Limb Meetings between a commit­ tee of representatives of the U.S.flag shipping industry and the government continue in order to hammer out maritime revival legislation that will be presented to Congress. revival before Congress no later than May of this year. Meets with Subcommittee According to published reports in the Journal of Com­ merce, Pena told the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee late last month that the maritime package would be greater than the one submitted last year by the Bush administration. (That package, presented late in the congressional session by then-Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card, proposed a sevenyear, $1.1 bilhon program that would have helped U.S. com­ panies acquire new vessels, in­ cluding governmental payments for up to 74 militarily useful com­ mercial ships. Congress ad­ journed before action could be completed on the measure.) "I'm absolutely convinced that if we do not take action very soon, we will soon see large num­ bers of U.S. carriers reflagging under foreign flags," Pena was quoted as saying to the House subcommittee. "That would be a disaster for our nation." Carriers Offer Plan Prior to Pena's meeting with the maritime representatives, U.S.-flag shipping companies proposed a 15-year, $4 billioii package, which has been cited as too expensive in most published stories. The efforts to come up with some sort of legislative program for the U.S.-flag fleet began in January 1992 when executives for Sea-Land and American President Lines declared they would have to go foreign unless something is done to help the in­ dustry. Executives from both companies recently reiterated their statements that if a maritime revival package is not passed soon, they will be force to reflag their vessels. One of the biggest threats to the lives and safety of seamen is the runaway flag device used by shipowners the world over to attain low shipping costs and other savings by avoiding the regulations and controls of the legitimate maritime communities. Seamen on runaway-flag ships are the principal victims of the runaway shipowner's shortcuts because they must work The committee was formed for low wages without any of the standard after Secretary of Transportation benefits enjoyed by union seamen. These seamen also are shortchanged on everything from food Federico Pena met with officials and drinkable water to survival suits and basic of maritime labor, the vessel gear. They also feel the impact of many of these operating industry and shipbuild­ operators' practices of stinting on maintenance. ing companies on March 2. Presi­ Michael Sacco and averting needed repairs. In many cases, dent Michael Sacco represented seamen on runaway ships are likely to find them­ the SIU at the meeting. selves on rickety old scows—^rustbuckets that don't belong on the seas As a trade union representing American merchant seamen and their Pena called the meeting in interests, our concern with this runaway flag device is that it is an in­ order to leam more about the strument of exploitation and abuse of seamen from various parts of problems of the U.S.-flag mer­ the world who are unable—for a variety of reasons—to protect them­ chant marine and what could be selves by means of collective action. It is this kind of runaway ship­ done to help it as well as to ex­ ping activity that the American merchant marine is criticized for not plain the Clinton administration's competing with. Certainly we accept the need for our industry to com­ position. During the meeting, the pete. But we cannot match ships in which the seamen are virtual wagesecretary stated the new ad­ slaves working on floating sweatshops for pay levels that would force ministration wants to offer a Americans to live on the streets. legislative package for maritime Those who are trying to make this subhuman, substandard mode of operation a new norm to be imitated by civilized and progressive countries should know with what we are dealing. How can the United States, for instance, compete on a level playing field when nations like the Philippines consider human labor Aeir number one export? The annual financial commit­ Baltimore and Ordinal Seaman the committee is to be read in all The Philippines government promotes the employment of its citizens tee consisting of rank-and-file Jobn McLain of Philadelphia. ports. The report just finisheid will on foreign ships—no matter the level of pay and benefits—^^and in Seafarers elected during the Also elected but unable to serve be issued this month. some shore-based industries in foreign countries in order to relieve the March membership meeting at on the committee was Recertified nation's huge unemployment crisis and to bring in funds to its Piney Point, Md. found the 1992 Steward Anthony Curran of economy. In another example, a government such as the one in power union's financial records to be in New York, who was called out of in Burma hawks the labor of its own citizens to foreign-flag order and issued a report which town. shipowners, promising a docile workforce which can be paid peanuts. will be presented to the April Article X, Section 15, Subsec­ To sweeten the pot, the Burma regime makes it illegal for Burmese membership meetings. tion (c) of the union's constitution seamen to contact the International Transport Workers Federation "We went through boxes upon deals exclusively with the aimual (ITF), the worldwide union federation which organizes seafarers on ijoxes of materials and everything financial committee. The group's runaway ships. Or take the case of Russia. There, with the dismantling ooked fine," noted OMU Robert sole charge is to "make an ex­ of the once vast merchant marine of the Soviet Union and a weak ^ulvaney from the port of amination for each period of the economy, thousands of Russian seamen have turned to runaway ships Philadelphia. finances of the union and (to) for employment, becoming one more exploitable group of shipboard The committee met at the report fiilly on their findings and labor. Throughout South Asia and Latin America there are scores of union's headquarters in Camp recommendations." nations in which labor and employment conditions are"such that their Springs, Md. for one week tocon­ A total of seven members are citizens are easily lured to the promises associated with shipboard duct the review. All departments to be elected to serve on the com­ employment on runaway-flag vessels. For the unscrupulous runaway ship operator this means a vast pool of seamen who can be paid as lit­ were represented on the commit­ mittee. In the event one or more tee with the members coming members cannot fulfill their term, tle as $300 a month and fed as much as one meal of rice a day. rom around the country. the committee can carry on More than half a million seamen who work on runaway-flag ves­ Joining Mulvaney on the com­ without replacements until the sels mostly come from nations which are in no position to complain or mittee were Recertified Stewards number still serving reaches Chairman Robert Mulvaney looks seek justice in behalf of their citizens. Labor conditions in these Mark Flores of Houston, Carl three, at which point all work through one of the financial countries are often deplorable. In this regard, the International Labor Poggioli of Honolulu and Wil­ shall stop and a special election records. Organization (ILO), a branch of the United Nations, reports hundreds liam Winters of New Orleans; be held. of cases of worker abuse. In Sri Lanka, young boys are indentured as Cook/Baker Barbara Beyer of fishing camp laborers, working 17 hours per day. Forced labor, par­ Upon completion; the report of ticularly at harvest time, has been reported throughout Latin America. Slavery is practiced in Sudan where boys between 7 through the age of 12 are sold to traveling merchants for $70. In dozens of nations in South Asia and Latin America, a vast crimp system exists. Workers are charged for accommodations, tools and food by their employers. Their meager salaries can never cover these expenses, leaving them in a permanent debt bondage to their employer. A Fight That Must be Fought It is obvious the fight to help the seamen on runaway-flag ships will not come from the nations of which those seamen are citizens. The fight must come therefore from the traditional maritime nations where union seamen enjoy decent conditions and from the union seamen themselves. This is why the SIU participates in, and is af­ filiated to, the Seafarers section of the ITF, which consists of unions representing transport workers throughout the free world. The aim of the ITF is to continually try to improve and raise the conditions of the exploited seamen on runaway ships. This is a massively difficult job Preparing to approve the review of two separate files are Recertified Cook/Baker Barbara Boyer adds as the issue of national sovereignty must be dealt with. For example, Stewards William Winters (left) and Mark Flores. her signature during the review. the SIU, in the early '60s, tried to organize foreign seamen on runaway-flag ships when they came to U.S. shores. The U.S. Supreme Volume 55. Number 4 Court denied us the opportunity to pursue this course, which had been April 1993 very successful in that the foreign seamen had jumped at the oppor­ tunity to organize with an American union, arguing it interfered with the The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published sovereignty on those ships. Most nations endorse the idea that the flag of a monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, ship represents sovereignty of the flag state over all dealings on that vessel. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 In recent years, among the strategies of the ITF has been the use of Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) a policy is known as "port-state control." This program allows the nation 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Wnce to which the waters of a port belong to exercise some legal authority over Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing the vessel anchored in its area, no matter the flag of the ship. Thus, if a offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the runaway-flag shipowner is operating an unsafe ship or one on which Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. crewmembers are being abused, the govarunent authorities of that 20746. country can take action aimed at correcting the situation. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ The SIU will continue to address this problem, no matter how sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate tough the fight, and attempt to end the discrimination seamen on Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ runaway-flag vessels face. We will work with the ITF and its af­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, BUI filiates. More and more in the days ahead there will be an intensifica­ Brower. tion of activity in this area. And, we will continue until these seamen Studying the figures in a file is Recertified Steward Carl Poggioli. are free to have a voice in their own destiny. Rank-and-File Panel issues Finance Report ' V �• • '•• ^ •: '#«;%aa3i; APRO. 1993 SEAFMERSIOG BenUeyPuslKs Cargo Prefemwe AoflfiAnie Clasurv SlU's Mercer Thanks NAACP's Hooks for Job Well Done RayCroweD/Pa^One SlU Government Services Division Vice President Roy (Buck) Mercer extends his congratulations for a job well done to NAACP Executive Director Benjamin Hooks. Mercer, who has worked with the civil rights organization for many years, represented the Seafarers at a reception thrown by the AFL-CIO in honor of Hooks'retirement which started April 1. USCG Revives Work Tax Scheme The U.S. Coast Guard wil begin charging a fee for the is­ suance of merchant marine docu­ ments and marine licenses on April 19, the agency announcer in a government publication last month. The scheme, labeled a "user fee" by the agency, revives a proposal initially put forward by the Coast Guard in June 1991. When the Coast Guard's plan was introduced in 1991, it was greeted by a barrage of protest from seamen and boatmen throughout the United States. The SIU branded the ploy a "work tax" and raised vigorous objec­ tions about the measure to the agency. Congress and the courts. Issued in a notice for proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, the 1991 Coast Guard plan to attach a fee to the is­ suance, evaluation and testing for merchant marine documents (also known as z-cards), marine licen­ ses and certificates of registry had its roofs in a 1990 budget action initiated by the Bush administra­ tion and Congress. The 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act was passed to raise funds to offset the nation's deficit. The act included the repeal of a long-standing statute that prohibited the collection of fees for the licensing of certain shipboard positions. Majority Against Fees On March 19 of this year, the Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register a final rule on the. user fee plan. The Treasury Department agency admitted, "Only a few comments supported the concept of charging fees for these Coast Guard services. The majority of comments objected to any fee being charged, and many stated the view that the general public receives the benefit of the licensing program, and not the mariner who is required to obtain the license, certificate of registry or document." The agency opened two com­ ment periods to handle all the protests against the fees. More than 3,000 letters and 15 petitions with 1,600 signatures were received. The fees being charged start at $35 to duplicate a z-card, license or certificate of registry and can go as high as $272 to acquire an upper level license. While the standard fee for a z-card alone is $35, examination costs range be­ tween $40 to $150 depending on the test. Evaluation fees are be­ tween $45 and $70, again depending on what is being sought. (See chart on page 4.) For example, a Seafarer seek­ ing to upgrade from an ordinary seaman to able bodied seaman would have to pay a total of $135—$60 for an evaluation fee, $40 for an examination fee and $35 for the new, updated z-card. One of the statements against the work tax came from the Military Sealift Command (MSG) noting it barely had enough mariners to crew Ready Reserve Force vessels during the Persian Gulf war. MSG added that the user fees "would keep many otherwise available mariners from renewing their licenses." The Coast Guard dismissed those who stood against the fees by saying the "licensing program does confer special benefits upon those who hold a license, certifi­ cate of registry (or z-card). The Coast Guard has determined that it is appropriate to establish fees for services provided to these in­ dividuals." Public Hearing Dismissed Many of the letters also asked the Coast Guard to hold a public hearing. However, the agency stated, "Whereas receiving oral presentations at public hearings would increase the number of comments, the hearing process would not materially assist in the development of the final rule." In December 1991, the SIU filed a federal lawsuit seeking to have the user fees declared un­ constitutional because they are actually a tax. The federal judge presiding over the case declared in March 1992 the suit could come before him only when (he Continued on page 4 A loophole found in certain laws promoting the use of U.S.flag vessels for the transport of American-generated cargoes has been used by several agen­ cies to ship their goods on foreign-flag bottoms, charged U.S. Representa­ tive Helen D e 1 i c h Bentley (RMd.) during a Rep. Bentley congressional hearing in late February. Appearing as a witness before the House Merchant Marine^ubcommittee, the legislator, who is a former chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, said the loophole—no more than the clause "notwithstanding any other provision of law"—has been invoked by certain governmental agencies to evade cargo preference requirements. Cargo preference laws call for a certain percentage of govern­ ment-generated cargo for export to be carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels. Bentley also introduced legis­ lation to codify a 1954 agree­ ment between the departments of Commerce arid Defense (known as the Wilson-Weeks Agreement) to set limits on the number of Defense Departmentoperated vessels that can be used in peacetime. The bill, known as H.R. 57, is designed to emphasize "maximum reliance 3 '-•ym on privately owned U.S.-flag shipping" and limit the use of foreign-flag shipping to times only when U.S.-flag ships are not available. During the hearing, which was a follow-up to one called in Sep­ tember 1992 to look into cargo preference practices, Bentley revealed the results of her re­ search by citing example after ex­ ample which took place in 1991 and 1992. The five-term legislator presented examples of how the Maritime Administration (MarAd) during the Bush ad­ ministration was contradicting its own>earlier rulings on what is and is not covered by cargo preference laws. She also listed efforts by several federal agen­ cies during the early '90s at avoiding or ignoring the law, in­ cluding the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty Implementation Act of 1991 (CFE Transfers), the Defense Department Humanitarian Assistance Programs, the Bush administration's $10 billion loan guarantees to Israel and the rebuild­ ing effort in Kuwait Fines 'Not Appropriate' At the beginning of this year, she asked MarAd why the Agen­ cy for International Development (AID) was imposing loading delay assessments on Food for Peace shipments. Such fines are "not appropriate under the 1954 [Cargo Preference] act," she noted. Continued on page 5 Sacco Cites the Union Hiring Hall As Marine Unionism's Heart and SouV Editor's Note: The chairman of the Federal Maritime Com­ mission, Christopher L Koch, expressed his view on the state of the U.S. merchant niarine in a recent interview with Sea Power (February 1993), the magazine of the Navy League of the United States. While Chairman Koch put forward many constructive and incisive observations about the industry's condition, he did attack the union hiring hall sys­ tem. This drew fromSIU President Michael Sacco a response in which he emphasized the critical role of the union hiring hall throughout its history. Sacco sent his views to both Chairman Koch and to Sea Power magazine. The letter from Sacco to Chairman Kochis reprinted in its entirety: Dear Chairman Koch: Just a note to let you know that I thought your comments on the state of the U.S. merchant marine as reported in the February issue of Sea Power were, for the most part, right on target. The industry would be wise to give the maximum serious consideration to your views. Those of us who are com­ mitted to the preservation of a U.S.-flag industry will be putting ly suitable for the industry's all our energies into the big job had to endure to obtain jobs. To "break" the hiring hall is peculiar requirements. that faces us, because we recog­ And the flexibility of the nize the gravity of the situation. to break the union. Even the late However, I was greatly disap­ Senator Robert A. Taft, a spon­ hiring hall is enabling the in­ pointed in a viewpoint expressed sor of the restrictive Taft-Hartley dustry to meet each new demand in the interview that I thought law, recognized the superiority of m^em shipping—as it has in revealed a narrow, anti-worker of the hiring hall over the chaotic the case of the complex drug test­ bias. I refer to your statement that hiring system that preceded it ing and benzene-related testing "We have to break this thing and agreed with the late Harry programs. The union hiring hall where you have to go to the Lundeberg, who headed the facilities permit across-thehiring hall." Seafarers International Union of board implementation of the I don't know whether or not North America from 1938 until various government-instituted you are aware of the reasons for his death in 1957, that maritime programs that otherwise would the hiring hall or the construc­ union hiring halls should be ex­ require substantial multiplica­ tive, stabilizing role it has played empted from his law banning tion of the dollar costs involved if each shipping company had to in maritime. It is the very heart closed shops. deal with these situations on an and soul of maritime unionism Aside from its benefits to individual basis. and it came into being because of merchant seamen, the hiring hall Examples of the hiring hall's discriminatory and corrupt is a distinct asset in a great many unique, essential role can be hiring practices that were ram­ other ways to both the industry cited on and on. Perhaps the most pant in an industry that was vi­ and the nation generally. During telling testimony to the effective­ ciously anti-union and military operations—as for ex­ ness of the hiring hall institution notoriously violative of ample in Desert Storm and is the widespread endorsement it seamen's civil and human rights. Desert Shield, in the Korean and has been given by ship operators The hiring hall, with its Vietnam wars—the hiring hall themselves. democratic rotary system of serves as a reliable source of ex­ If there is to be a revitalization shipping, for the first time gave perienced, skilled and respon­ of American-flag shipping, I American seamen a sense of dig­ sible manpower for the crewing think unions will contribute nity and self-respect. That was of the vital support ships. responsibly to the effort. The impossible under the employerSimilarly, the seafaring record will indicate that unions controlled, archaic and abusive unions' hiring halls make avail­ fight at least as hard for this in­ hiring system which was an open able to all shipping companies dustry as does management. invitation to exploitation by alilce a manpower pool of trained, Without the hiring hall that crimps and other corrupt senous, career seamen which couldn't happen. employment practices, notable translates into the most efficient, Sincerely, for the "piece-off and other cost-effective and equitable Michael Sacco forms of bribery which seamen m^od of hiring that is p^cular- •I* •{1 •• :vi • ' "• V'zj.,' .y .• •4/ y . �4 APRIL 19^ SEAFMERSLOe All 33 Crewmembers Lost in Storm Ubman-Fkm Bulker Sinks OH Nova Scotia Investigators still are search­ ing for the reason why a Liberianflagged, U.S.-owned bulker set sail from a Canadian port during the onset of a severe winter storm, then sank hours later taking the lives of all 33 crewmembers with it. "We still are looking for the cause," noted Captain Bill Chadwick, who is heading the inves­ tigation for the Liberian-flag shipping registry, from his office in Reston, Va. "We can't add any­ thing to what has been reported already in the press." The fully loaded Gold Bond Conveyor, owned by Skaarup Shipping of Greenwich, Conn., was en route to Tampa, Fla. from Halifax, Nova Scotia on its regular gypsum ore run when it hit the full force of the storm shortly after midnight March 14. 65-Foot Seas ••. • Vr Wf§$- ' At approximately 12:20 a.m. the captain radioed waves were breaking over the bow and the crew was' abandoning the 584foot ship. Winds in the area were recorded at 80 miles per hour with swells listed at 65 feet. When search-and-rescue planes descended on the area at daybreak, all they found were the body of one crewmember, an oil slick, a damaged lifeboat and two life rafts. There was no sign of life from any of the Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese crew. The runaway-flag vessel hac only six survival suits on boarc for the entire crew. (Canadian and American-flag vessels by law must have one survival suit for each member of the crew.) Inter­ national standards call for three survival suits per lifeboat on a vessel. The Gold Bond Conveyor was equipped with two lifeboats. The Liberian registry only re­ quires three suits be on board. The suits are designed to help keep people alive even in frigid water and weather conditions for up to 36 hours. The lone crewmember whose body was recovered was wearing only work clothes and a life jacket. Only Ship to Leave The Gold Bond Conveyor v/as, the only vessel to leave the Canadian port during the storm. Warnings and advisories were posted. The vessel's owners were reported as saying that there was no pressure on the captain or crew to head for sea. Patker Robinson ofI "We arie looking for any This damaged lifeboat was nearly all that was left when search-and-rescue planes circled the North reason, any evidence that com­ Atlantic where the Go/d Bond Conveyor went down. There were no signs of life. pelled the captain to sail on time," Chadwick said. "Unfortunately, ping registry, which is taking the the captain is no longer available ead in the investigation. Chad­ wick estimated a final report for comment." would not be available for at least Canadian authorities are working with the Liberian ship- three months. sill Crewmembers Donate Funds To Build Subic Bay Bus Shelter Citing the need to help those left behind when the Navy left Subic Bay, 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo crewmembers SA Maria S. Hanna and Recertified Steward Hans Schmuck'collected con­ tributions from the crew to build a bus shelter in the city of Gerona, Philippines. "We donated the money to the )eople of Gerona to build a public )us shelter in a strategic spot to help protect those less fortunate in both rain and sun," Hanna told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. She noted that her motiva­ tion to help the people of Gerona stemmed from the fact that she was bom in the Philippines. "There is so much misfortune there. We thought that we'd take up a collection and have some­ thing done on behalf of those we've left behind as a result of the closing of Subic Bay," Hanna said. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 caused exten­ sive destruction to Gerona and the Special recognition given to Hanna and Schmuck—as well as to the entire Bobo crew—is printed on the side of the bus shelter. surrounding areas of the province of Tarlac. The destruction was so severest caused the U.S. to reas­ sess its position in the Philip­ pines. Clark Air Force Base was damaged so heavily that the U.S. decided to abandon it. The U.S. then sought an extension on its lease of Subic Bay Naval Base. Despite efforts by Filipino Presi­ dent Corazon Aquino to support the extension, the Philippine senate rejected the deal. The last American forces left Subic Bay on November 24, 1992, ending a 94-year history of U.S. military fo rces on the archipelago. The Municipal Court of Gerona gave a special thank-you to the Bobo crew when it met on February 24 and forwarded a copy of the minutes to the ship. An excerpt of the proclamation stated: "We extend our appreciation and thanks to the officers and crew of the John P. Bobo through M.S. Hanna for their generosity in donating a waiting shade at Nam Kuwang St., Gerona, Tar­ lac." The city recognized the con­ tributions given by crew overall and Hanna and Schmuck specifi­ cally." Hanna joined the Seafarers in 1990 and sailed with American Hawaii Cruises as a cabin steward. She is currently sailing as a steward assistant aboard the Baldomero Lopez. Hannah stated she plans to upgrade in the near A Gerona resident relaxes in the "Waiting shade" while waiting for a bus. future. Coast Guard Announce Feeds tor Documents Win Begin This H/ienth Continued from page 3 Coast Guard implements the fees. In February 1992, the House Coast Guard Subcommittee called a hearing to look into the matter. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco presented the panel with a petition against the work tax signed by more than 400 Gulf-based boatmen (both union and non-union). Congress Offers Repeal Shortly after the hearing, Subcommittee Chairman W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) offered a bill to repeal the work tax. The House Coast Guard Subcommit­ tee unanimously approved that the legislation go before the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, but Con­ gress adjourned before any other action could be taken. The Reagan administration started the idea that mariners should pay for their documents by including such fees in their budget proposals in the mid1980s. However, the Congress refused to consider such fees. But the latest round of user fees to be collected by the Transportation Department were amended onto the 1990 budget act without going through the normal legislative process. As the Seafarers LOG waS going to press, the SIU was study­ ing foe Coast Guard's final rules to determine a course of action on behalf of its members and their interests. User Fee Costs to Mariners Evaluation Examination Fee Fee issuance Fee Total Fee Z-Cards Without Qualified Rating With Qualified Rating .0 0 60 35 40 35 Certificate of Registry Jr. Asst. Purser, Medical Doctor, Nurse 0 >dChief Purser, Purser, Sr. Asst. Purser .... 45 35 135 0 35 ^ 35 0 35 80 35 35 35 35 3^ 3? 135 80 180 255 35 35 License Continuity Endorsement . 0 Renewals or , Endorsement 45 Radio Officer ....... 45 Lower Level 65 Upper Level 70 Duplicate or Replacement for Any of Above .... 0 55 0 80 150 Note — An additional charge of $17 may be applied for an FBI criminal record check if the application is for an origina z-card, license or certificate of registry. Source: FederalRegister; Department of Transportation Coast Guard "User Fees forMarine Licensing, Certification of Registry andMercfiant Mariner Documentation; Final Rule,"March 19,1993. . !';• I.'" .'i • �•:. :• APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG 5 SIU to Congress: Time to End Foreign-Flag Day Cruises In U.S. Coasbl Waters The SIU is urging Congress to during a hearing on the bill on Taylor called the cruise-topass legislation that would put an March 11, Terry Turner, the nowhere industry "a sham." He end to foreign-flag passenger ves­ union's legislative and government noted U.S.-flag cruise ships rep­ sels operating one-day excursions affairs dilator, noted passenger resent jobs for American workers from American ports. The bill, safety is a major reason to imple­ on board the vessels as well as in sponsored by U.S. Representative ment the bill. He stated the vessels shipyards where they are built. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), would predominantly serve U.S. ports and close the loopholes in several carry American citizens. Pay No Taxes maritime acts which allow such Passenger Safety Vital Taylor pointed out that pas­ voyages—^known as "cruises to "Often a lack of shipboard sengers on the world's cruise nowhere"—to take place. safety skills and the inability to ships—85 percent of whom are The United States-Flag Pas­ communicate in English to pas­ American—spend approximately senger Vessel Act of 1993 (H.R. 1250) would sengers—or even in a common $8-10 billion annually. "These Terry Tumer (center), SIU legislative and governmental affairs direc­ tor, informs subcommittee members passage of H.R. 1250 would amend both language among the crew—^under­ foreign-flag cruise-to-nowhere mean more American merchant mariners available in case of a crisis score a serious threat to passenger vessels are making millions of the Passenger like the Persian Gulf. safety," Turner told the subcom­ dollars in profits without paying Vessel Act of mittee. "American merchant 1886 and the mariners must meet U.S. Coast one cent in taxes to the U.S. Treasury," the congressman said. Jones Act of Guard requirements, are drug- "Less than 3 percent of [aU cmise Joining the SIU in testifying Marine and Fisheries Commit­ 1920 to close tested, are subjected to an FBI ship] money is spent on American- for the bill were representatives tee is expected to take up the loopholes that background check and are able to flag ships b^ause our government from the American Maritime Of­ bill sometime this spring. permit the communicate allows these foreign vessels aU of ficers, the Masters, Mates and Similar legislation to H.R. sailing of with pas­ the privileges of doing business in Pilots, U.S. shipbuilders and 1250 passed the House of Rep­ foreign-flag sengers." Rep. Taylor resentatives in the last session America but without them paying cruise operators. cruise ships to The full House Merchant of Congress. Turner any of the costs." and from the same port without was asked by stopping anywhere else. Over Subcommitt the years, the U.S. Customs Ser­ ee Chairman vice has ruled these voyages are William legal. Lipinski (D(The Passenger Vessel Act of m.) what the 1886 states no foreign vessel can significance Rep. Lipinski transport any of these di lions statute, but merely clarifying ex­ Continued from page 3 transport passengers between two of such a bill unless something dra] isting law to make crystal clear to U.S. ports directly or by way of a would be on the U.S. merchant curs," she said. government agencies its intent." She told the panel that the foreign port. The Jones Act calls marine. He responded that pas­ The Maryland legislator told Congress Ignored for commerce between two sage of H.R. 1250 could mean response she received was that the subcommittee how she had Concerning the Humanitarian MarAd was "powerless to require domestic locations to be carried thousands of jobs for American AID to remove the [assessment] Assistance Program, she stated contacted the secretary of state on U.S.-owned, U.S.-built and workers aboard ships as weU as in provisions from [the Food for that Defense Department wit­ when the Israeli loan guarantees shipyards and steel mills. U.S.-crewed vessels.) because it is noi nesses told Congress the delivery were being proposed seeking the In presenting H.R. 1250 to the Peace] program Speaking before the House subject to cargo preference under of meals ready to eat (MREs) Bush administration's "assurance Merchant Marine Subcommittee subcommittee. Representative the 1954 act. were not covered by cargo that binding U.S. procurement and shipment provisions will be Bentley went on to ask under preference laws. applicable to this assistance in­ Since those hearings. Con­ what authority MarAd can itiative." finance incremental differential gress included within the funding for the for Food for Peace if the program authorizations Agreement Sought Humanitarian Assistance Pro­ is not subject to the 1954 act. After receiving no response, "The only authority for such gram statements that the 1954 act she contacted the secretary's of­ financing is provided in the Mer­ does aplply. fice, again only to be told the ad­ "It is my understanding that chant Marine Act of 1936. This ministration would not placesuch authority only applies to some MRE shipments are still provisions on the original $2 bil­ The committee noted that programs which are subject to moving on foreign-flag vessels lion of assistance. The Hous^e Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is seek­ during the Persian Gulf war, more cargo preference. Therefore, because [the Defense Depart­ ment] believes that only MRE Bentley said she has written ing a presidential executive order than "80 percent of critical MarAd—according to MarAd appears to lack the authority to shipments financed with [Fiscal the new secretary of state.Warren requiring federal agencies to Department of Defense cargoes finance any freight differential Year] 1993 funds are embraced Christopher, to include a side comply with the nation's cargo were carried on U.S.-flag vessels for [Food for Peace]. Yet, it still by cargo preference the Con­ agreement covering the rest of the preference laws in the wake of a which were crewed by the United has provided the financing. gress was not making a new Israeli loan guarantee. congressional hearing in which States merchant marine. Con­ "I will be extremely interested the departments of Defense, sidering only two years have in MarAd's response on this issue Agriculture and Transportation passed since the war, it is a traves­ because either MarAd's legal were cited for bypassing regula­ ty that our own federal agencies opinion is faulty—as I believe it In recent testimony t>efore the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee, tions that call for a certain per­ do not support the United States is—and should be retracted, or U.S. Representative Helen Oellch Bentley (R-Md.) revealed the names of centage of U.S.-govemment aid merchant industry." MarAd officials have been guilty several federal programs that avoided or Ignored cargo preference laws to be carried aboard U.S.-flag Follows Hearings of misappropriation of funds—a during the Bush administration. By doing so. she noted tfie federal govern­ vessels. ment has jeopardized revenues for iJ.S.-flag merchant shipping, thus The letter came a week after a very serious offense. MarAd can­ aiding in the decline of size of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. In a letter to President Bill Listedbelow are the programs included in Benttey's testimony that have Clinton dated March 4 and signed House Merchant Marine Sub­ not have it both ways." Ignored cargo preference laws: committee hearing in which U.S. Defense Programs Cited by the members of the House The congresswoman then B The SouthernReghnAmendment Tranefers. This program, overseen by the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Representative Helen Delich of D^ense, was an agreerr^t between the U.S. and the Bentley (R-Md.) detailed several began citing the two Defense Department Committee, Committee Chair­ former Soviet Union to move conventional military equipment from NATO programs that have avoided cargo Department programs that ig­ bases in northern Europe to bases In southem Europe. Defense claimed man Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) noted, "No other nation in the preference laws during the Bush nored Congress' call to obey the materiel no longer belonged to American forces but to NATO, so cargo preference didnot apply. cargo preference legislation. world donates aid to other administration "I believe the CFE matter is • HodtorPeace. The Agency for International Development (AID), which Among the governmentcountries without returned economic benefits for their own generated programs that used one of the clearest examples of administers the program, has t)een Imposing loading delay assessments maritime industries. We believe shipping but avoided cargo deliberate cargo preference penalties. Bentley noted these fines should not be levied because the our maritime industry and the preference were the transfer of evasion," Bentley told the sub­ shipments are covered by cargo preference regulations. American taxpayers are entitled U.S.-owned surplus equipment committee. She pointed out that • The ConrntUond Forces In Europe Treaty knplmnenlathn Act of 1991. This to benefit from the considerable being shipped to allied European Defense Department witnesses Defense Department program has been using fore^n-flag ships to deliver amount of United States foreign nations, the Defense Department's before a House panel were told in surplus U.S.-owned ^uipment to allied European nations despite t>eing aid we offer to needy nations humanitarian assistance efforts to "'grpeit detail" about how cargo advised by Congress the program Is covered by cargo preference. ship meals-ready-to-eat to needy preference laws would apply to around the globe." HumanKarian Asdslance Program. Another Defense Department pr<Miiram countries, the $10 billion U.S.- the transfer of surplus U.S.- In which ready-to-eat meals are delivered to needy countries. ~he The Rscal Precedence Established backed Israeli loan guarantees owned equipment to allied Year 1993 authorization trill for the program includes cargo preference The letter pointed out that with no "Ship American" European nations. language to make crystal dear to government agencies (Congress*) precedence for such an order al­ provision included by the Bush "Unfortunately, at this time Intent," Bentley said. ready exists. In 1962, President administration and the Kuwaiti more than 50 percent of the U.S. $10 BlUon Israeli Loan Guarantees. Bush acknintetration dUclals within the John F. Kennedy issued a direc­ government's exclusion of U.S.- donated equipment already has • State Department toM Bentley the department would not Include provisions tive that "all executive branch flag ships to transport rebuilding been transported by foreign-flag agencies comply fully with the materials to the country follow­ vessels and there is virtually no has ask^ the^Ciln^l'ackninlstratjon to^dude a side agreern^^provk^ for "Ship American' provisions for the remainder of the loan ^jarantea purpose of our various cargo ing the war. I chance that U.S.-flag vessels will preference laws." Rep. BenUey: Loophole Clause illloiirs Govomnumt Fnlghl to Sail Forolgn'Flag House Marine Panel Urges Clinton to AfHim Cargo Preterence Law Violations of Preference Laws •\. •r: % .. A- ;.•?• • <*,•' . • •••'I �6 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Charles Brown Crew 'Flawlessly' Handles Repair Exendse Chief Steward Dennis Prescott reported that the SlU-crewed cable ship Charles L. Brown recently "operated flawlessly during a simulated cable repair exercise near Hawaii. "Thanks to a dedicated SIU crew and the expertise of Captain John Dooley and Chief Mate David Sherman, it couldn't have better," Prescott said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. The chief steward, who also sent the accoitipanyin photographs, noted there is an in teresting mix of work aboard the Brown. Owned and operated by the AT«feT subsidiary Trans Oceanic Cable, the Brown "is a unique ship," Prescott wrote, serves as both.a cable repair ship and sometimes as a showpiece used for public relations oc casions. She is kept in immacu late condition by the SIU crew and, when decked out with shin­ ing brass rails, varnished rails anc duck-boardings, she looks like a millionaire's mega-yacht." He added that the SIU has con­ nections with both the unlicensed and licensed crew. Chief En­ gineer James Logan is an SIL hawsepiper. glazed carrots for lunch; roast New York striploin of beef, chicken and turkey chow mein, baked potatoes and com on the cob for dinner; and cherry pie and homemade peanut butter and jelly cookies for desserts. The galley gang also provides plenty of health food such as iced yogurt and salads. AB Bob Freer is all smiles after a successful repair exercise. Great Feeder According to copies of the Brown's ships minutes, the vessel is a great feeder and morale is outstanding. Items on one of the ship's recent daily menus in­ Chief Electrician Bill (Hoppy) Carroll (left) discusses the cable repair cluded diced ham, eggs benedict, exercise aboard the CharlesL Brown, operating out of Honolulu, with coffee cake and French toast for Bosun Jeremiah Harrington, Chief Steward Dennis Prescott breakfast; roast turkey, dressing, prepares the weekly menus. mashed potatoes and honey- The crew gets a chance to enjoy a meal between cable operations. From the left are AB Victor Mariano, Oiler Arthur Marshall, Wiper Jerty SAs Toni Amalfatino (left) andJennifer Storms prepare a health salad Howard, Oiler Seamus Canada and Messman Jose Fernandez (in consisting of mixed greens, sliced mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower 3uds, tomato wedges, sliced cucumber and carrot curls. background). „ Third Engineer Walter Jacobson (left) and Oiler Arthur Marshall keep the power up in the ship's engineroom. Committee Begins Work to Determine Schoiarship Winners As the staff of the Seafarers Welfare Plan collects the last of the applications for the annual Seafarers Scholarships, the men and women who review the sub­ mitted paperwork are beginning the process of deciding who will be awarded the seven grants. Members, their spouses and dependents had until April 15 to apply for one of the seven scholarships offered by the plan. Four of the awards, worth $15,000 each, are given to de­ pendents or spouses of SIU mem­ bers for use at a four^year college or university. The remaining three grants are reserved for Seafarers themsel­ ves. One of these scholarships is for $15,000 to be used at a fouryear college or university with the remaining two valued at $6,000 each for use at a two-year voca­ tional school or community col­ lege. The program, which made its debut in 1952 and presented its first four grants in 1953, has awarded altogether 221 scholar­ ships to Seafarers and their family members. 25 Years of Service A total of eight professional educators will comprise the scholarship review committee this year. All eight have served on the committee, with two going as far back as 1967. Dr. Char­ les D. O'­ Connell is one of the two withaquzutercentury of service to the scholarship review com­ mittee. The Dr. O'Connell dean emeritus of the Univer­ sity of Chicago, Dr. O'Connell also served on the board of trus­ tees for both the College Entrance Examination Board (of which he was chairman) and Educational Testing Service. Presently, he and his wife are serving with the Citizens Democracy Corps in the new Czech Republic where they are volunteer consultants to Palacky University. Also serving on the committee since 1967 is Dr. Charles A. Lyons Jr., chancellor emeritus of Fayetteville (N.C.) State Dr. Lyons Jr. University. He served as president of the National As­ sociation for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education from 1973 to 1981. The Maryland resident is president of the Center for Leadership, Development and Research, Inc. of Arlington, Va. Maryland Educators Another Maryland resident who serves on the committee is Dr. Trevor D. Carpenter. The Pennsyl­ vania native is the director of physical education and intercollegi­ ate athletics at Charles Dr. Carpenter County (Md.) Community College. Dr. Carpenter received his doctorate from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Michael S. Glaser teaches as a professor of literature at St. Mary's College of Maryland. He also serves as the director of the school's study abroad program. Dr. Glaser received his Dr. Glaser bachelor's de­ gree from Denison University and his doc­ torate at Kent State University. (Both schools are located in Ohio.) Ethics Professor The Rev. David Albert Boileau teaches as a professor of ethics at Loyola University in New Orleans. Father Boileau received his doctorate at the University of Louvain, Father Boileau Belgium in 1961. His work has included visiting all South American countries as director of Loyola's InterAmerican Center. A member of the staff at the University of New Orleans for the last 22 years. Dr. Gayle A. Olson is the coordinator of the psychol­ ogy depart­ ment's doct o r a 1 programs. Dr. Olson Dr. Olson received both her master's and doctorate at St. Louis University. Dr. Keith K. Schlender is the dean of the graduate school as well as professor of pharmacol­ ogy and therapeutics at the Medi­ cal College of Ohio in Toledo. During the 1992-93 academic Dr. year. Schlender the was "Visiting Professor of Pharmacol­ ogy" at Shan­ Dr. Schlender ghai Medical University, People's Republic of China. He holds a master's degree and doc­ torate from Michigan State University. History of Seafaring The final member of the com­ mittee is Dr. Henry P. Toutain, the dean of students at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. His working career in­ cludes positions within the stu­ dent affairs curriculum at the University of Chicago (where he received his doctorate), For d ha m University and Buclo^dl Dr. Toutain University. Dr. Toutain's biography reflects a multigenerational interest in the sea: his French ancestors were pirates. The LOG will announce the winners in the June issue. �APML1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Stewards Attain School's Top Twelve SIU members recently completed the steward recertification course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in the Paul Hall Cen­ ter for Maritime Training and Education, thereby finishing the highest curriculum available to Seafarers sailing in the steward department. Recognized during the March membership meeting at Piney Point, Md., the recertified stewards were the first to com­ plete the five-week course taking Recertified Steward Monica Kohs gives an enthusiastic graduation speech, thanking the staff and in­ structors at the Lundeberg School. advantage of the new steward department training facility. The recertified stewards received advanced training in menu planning, computer opera­ tion, leadership and communica­ tion skills. They also took refresher courses in food prepara­ tion as well as firefighting, 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 legis­ lative operations and met with SIU officials. Several of the recertified stewards said a highlight of their schedule was March 3, the day they visited SIU headquarters ant traveled to Washington, D.C. to join theSlU's legislative program for a day. The Political View Michael Thornton, 35, who sails from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. said, "1 enjoyed learn­ ing about the political standpoint of the union during the visits to headquarters and Capitol Hill. We were informed on things tha are politically helping our in­ dustry as well as hurting us." "The political end of the course was very informative, said John Reid, who graduatec from the Lundeberg Schoo trainee program 14 years ago. "I is important to discuss the future of this union and gather informa­ tion to keep our government rep resentatives accountable on SIL issues. "I got a lot out of speaking The 12 SIU members completing the recertified steward course are (from left, kneeling) William Winters, with President [Michael] Sacco Andrew Austin, Michael Thornton, Patrick Briggs, (second row) Anthony Curran, Monica Kohs, President and learning about my future in Michael Sacco, Julio Roman, Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco and Joe Ortega, (back row) Carl the SIU. It was very important to Poggioli, Richard Paulson, John Reid, Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco and Mark Floras. me to discuss the political anc legislative action of the union, instructor and we all worked wel In his graduation speech, Julio added Patrick Briggs, who note^ together breaking in the new lab.' Roman gave a special note of that steward recertification was gratitude: "I would like to thank Several of the recertifiet not the end of his training. "I'm stewards began their SIU careers my best friend, my mother, for all looking at the long-term future of at Piney Point and have continuec of theencouragement and support the SIU and I know I will always upgrading over the years unti she gave me. Without her this need additional training to grow being accepted into the recer­ would have not been possible." with the union," said Briggs, 34. tification program at the Both of Roman's parents traveled He added that his Seafarers Harry Lundeberg to Piney Point from Pennsylvania grandmother, an SIU pensioner, School of Seamanship. to attend the graduation ceremony. worked in the union hall in New "I enjoyed meeting and learn­ Orleans during the early years of ing from my peers. It is always A former MCS member, the union. Roman said the course was "very nice to return to meet new people beneficial. It was worth coming "It is a little joke I play with and to recognize familiar faces,' people. I say 'My grandma has said Anthony Curran, 32, who all the way [to Piney Point]. Upgrading your skills is very im­ more time in the union than graduated from the Lundeberg portant." you!"' School as a trainee in 1982. Monica Kohs, 30, thanked the William Winters describee Reflections on the School^ staff and instructors of the Lunhis experience at the Paul Hall In their graduation speeches Center deburg School. "The course was "very good. The course and in interviews with the touchedason great and I enjoyed my stay at a lot of areas in the Seafarers LOG, the recertified steward department that I was not Piney Point," Kohs said. stewards reflected on their most sure of. Training has really im­ recent experience at the Paul Hall proved for the steward depart­ Deftly chopping vegetables is Center. The cohesiveness among and the entire culinary field Recertified Steward Mark Flores. the galley gang members was evi­ ment with the of the facility. dent, and several noted that it Winters,addition 38, also signed on at I'm recertified, I have reached the lielped the group in the schooling. Piney Point as a trainee 17 years top. I've waited 30 years for this,' "This was a great group. I real­ ago. Ortega enthusiastically said. ly enjoyed working and learning Andrew Austin appeared al­ "Being a recertified steward is with qualified class members,' the best," said Mark Flores, 45, most overwhelmed. "It was all said Carl Poggioli, who joined who joined the SIU 15 years ago very exciting," Austin, 37, told a the union 11 years ago in in Houston. "Once recertified, reporter from theSeafarers LOG. Honolulu. "Ed White was a good you have the advantage of train­ "I particularly enjoyed the dif­ ing and education. That is the best ferent demos given by the other part of being a recertified stewards." He added that learning steward." Flores added that he to create ice carvings and canapes also gained a lot from the CPR, was ^so a favorite part of the firefighting and first aid sections course. Austin began his career in 1978 as a member of class 265 out Joe Ortega mixes up batter for his of the course. recertification demonstration. of Philadelphia. Proud of Endorsement "They don't pick just anyone or this," commented Richard Paulson, 37, who joined the Sparine Cooks and Stewards MCS) two years before that union merged with the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLFWD). "1 am proud that I completed the steward recertification program, and I am happy to get the endor­ sement that will enable me to ceep moving ahead." Paulson added he enjoyed the computer training which covers word )rocessing, the windows pro­ gram, spreadsheets and disk operating systems. He first began upgrading at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Joe Ortega, at 61 the oldest of the new recertified stewards, is preparing to take advantage of his Demonstrating their ice-carving abilities are Recertified Stewards William new skills. "1came here to better SIU President Michael Sacco joins Recertified Steward Julio Roman myself—and I have. Now that and his parents for a photo following the graduation service. Winters and Andrew Austin. f . • .: . I-'. �8 ^ APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Conveyorman Provides Experiencey Education To Crew on Sam Laud After the Sam Laud had tied up before getting a good contract. Lakes and seeing it grow to be the in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. late in He sailed and collected pledge union it is today on the five lakes, the 60-year-old admitted he December, Conveyorman John cards, one of the first steps Frankovich came down the union takes in an effort to secure would do it all over again. He gangway having completed his union representation for non­ noted that the change in pay 42nd year of sailing on the Great union workers, aboard the Syl- scales, overtime rates and living conditions on the ships have been Lakes. He began his sailing career yania. Upon completion of that drive, substantial. in 1951 before the SIU repre­ The one piece of advice he Frankovich signed on the William sented crewmembers there. His vast, rich experience is a J. Reiss in 1959 as an oiler. Once would offer to new members is to source of much conversation with again, he helped to organize "keep moving up, keep upgrad­ his fellow Laudshipmates. In dis­ another Great Lakes fleet and col­ ing. Leam as much as you can and Waiting for the signal to start offloading coal from the Sam Laud are cussions with Frankovich, crew- lected pledge cards on the Reiss go as far as you can. The union, Gateman Randy Frank and Conveyorman John Frankovich, who helped members learn from someone Company ship. That fall, the through the school. [Seafarers organize several companies on the Lakes for the SIU in the '50s who has firsthand knowledge of crewmembers of that company Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship], provides a wonder­ conveyorman and the crew of the the beefs and struggles that built voted to join the SIU. After that, Frankovich ful opportunity for members to dO 635-foot self-unloader. John the SIU. In the mid-'50s, the engine retun^ed to sail with the Tomlin- whatever they want. There is ho Frankovich was on board as the department member got involved son fleet aboard the G.A. Tomlin- limit." ship left for another season of with the SIU in the movement to son until 1971. He spent the next Frankovich stated he has no transporting coal, iron and organize mariners sailing on the shipping season working on a plans to retire to his cattle farm in whatever else was needed along Lakes. "We got started in 1956 towboat, but returned to the Michigan's upper peninsula the shores of the Great Lakes, and 1957 and organized the Tom- bulkers for good in 1973 aboard anytime soon. ready to tell crewmembers of the linson fleet," Frankovich American Steamship Company The 43rd sailing season on the union's past, present and poten­ recalled. "Late in 1957, we voted vessels. Lakes began in late March for the tial for the future. Having sailed through the in­ the union in and had to go on strike the next year for five weeks fancy of the SIU on the Great Seafarers Help Ready Ships for Lakes Fitout Fitout on the Great Lakes is in full swing, with 36 ships in service as of April 1. Eighteen more vessels are scheduled to be operating by the end of the month. Seafarers got an early start this year, as the Crew of the American Republic reported for work in mid-February in the port of Toledo, Ohio. Also in Toledo, SIU members last month got the American Mariner and the H. Lee White under way. The Buffalo is scheduled to sail on April 14, while the Paul Thayer's deck department will report on April 5. No sailing date had been set for the Thayer as the Seafarers LOG went to press. The SlU-crewed Indiana Harbor and St. Clair already have sailed from the port of Duluth, Minn., while ih&JohnJ. Bolland will sail in mid-April. Three Inland Lakes Manage­ ment vessels have begun opera­ tions in the Algonac, Mich. area. Seafarers had the S.T. Crapo and the Alpena ready by midMarch, while the Paul H. Townsend sailed on March 29. The Walter J. McCarthey and the Sam Laud at press time were due to sail from Sturgeon Ready for his next assignment is Deckhand Adil Hussein leaves his Wiper Vilena MacRury sweeps up QMED John Gamache. fo'c'sle to go to work. in the engineroom. AB/Watchmen Brian Wagner and Bill Padgett are aboard the Indiana Harbor, which already has sailed from Duluth, Minn. Bay, Wis. In Milwaukee, the Medusa Challenger's forward end was to report on April 3, while the Presque Isle's deck department got started on March 29. In Erie, Pa., the deck gang of the Richard Reiss is scheduled to report on April 3. No sailing date has been set. QMED John Cull takes a break from welding aboard the Sam Laud. Elsewhere, the Charles E. Wilson is slated to sail on April 14 from Calcite, Mich, and the Kinsman Independent is due to leave Buffalo early this month. The Independent's deck depart­ ment reported on March 30. Several other SlU-crewed ships, including the William J. Roesch and the Kinsman Enterprise, will not begin operating on the Lakes until later this year. The Lakes region had rela­ tively mild weather this winter, although ice in Lake Huron delayed some ships. The Soo Locks opened on March 21 so that one million tons of iron ore could be moved. Ships were able to pass through The St. Lawrence Seaway No matter what is on the menu. Second Cook Ray Calo makes it the SOD Locks as of March 21. opened on March 30. special for the crew. Taking part in a shipboard meet­ ing is AB/Watchman Tom Chabot. Looking in the tool shed is ABA/Vheelsman Tim Bell. �.•, :: f APRIL 1993 • :^•;.;,7. SEAFARERS LOG .V •••••'; •' 9 Lundeberg School Team Outlines inland Training Needs •V i^S^S;, .'. -• ^•sa'--:. In an ongoing effort to deter­ mine the industry' s training needs and fine-tune the Lundeberg School's curriculum for Seafarers sailing on tugs and tows, repre­ sentatives from more than a halfdozen inland companies last month met with SIU officials at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The group, which also included Coast Guard representatives, is a subcommittee of the Inland Towboat Advisory Board. The focus of the two-day meeting was further development of the school's courses for boat­ men, whose time-off requirements are different from members in the deep sea division. The Lundeberg School already has provided tailormade training for Seafarers who work for Delta Queen Steamboat Co., Great Lakes Towing Co., Luedtke Dredge and Allied Towing Corp., among others. An expanded curriculum is being planned and is scheduled to be in place by the end of the year. Mark Rohn, director of fleet operations for Great Lakes Towing, said that based on his experiences with the school, he is optimistic about future training Ten SIU members who sail for Great Lakes Towing recentlj completed special cburses cover­ ing AB and engineroom skills ai the Paul Hall Center. The courses were developed for the compan by Lundeberg School instructors due to new tonnage regulations affecting tugboats. "What pleased me the most about the school was that they could develop a program to meet a specific company's needs as to when the men are off their ves Special Course Prevldes Reatmen The Skills for Allied Englnerooms Seafarers employed by Allied Towing Corp. recently completed a special course covering en­ gineroom skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The two-week utilityman course was designed by Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School engine department instructors specifical­ ly to meet the needs of inland division members who sail for Allied Towing. While the initial course was given in September, with students receiving both classroom and shop instruction, seven more students completed the more recent course, which ended in February. Classroom studies focused on diesel engine theory and opera­ tion, with emphasis on four dif­ ferent types of diesels. Shop work included welding, hydraulic sys­ tems, pumps, electrical safety and use of electrical test equipment. A utilityman works as an unlicensed assistant or chief engineer on Al­ lied Towing vessels. "The members all said they found the course helpful and infor­ mative," said Allied Towing Port Captain Jeff Parker. "I've been dealing with the school for 15 years, and they're always helpful." Parker pointed out that inland members often have very limited Successfully completing the special utilityman course at the Lun­ deberg School are (from left, front row) Wayne Woodland, Leonard Paul, (second row) Wayne Potter, Frank Ingellls Sr., Norman Peters, John H. Reber III and Louie Payne. Instructor Bill Foley Is at far right. time off their boats, so their train­ ing needs are unique. That is why the school and the company worked together to create a course which offers maximum in­ struction in a relatively short period. The course also will be offered for other Allied members. Seafarers who completed the class are Wayne Woodland, Leonard Paul, Wayne Potter, Frank Ingellls Sr., Norman From the left, Frank Ingellls Sr., Leonard Paul and Wayne Potter listen as Instructor Bill Foley (behind Ingellls) gives some pointers. Peters, John H. Reber III and Louie Payne. Lundeberg School Instructor Bill Foley taught the course. Variety of Work The power on Allied's seven tugboats ranges from 1,000 to 2,5^00 horsepower. While the company's opera­ tions are based in Norfolk, its equipment can be found along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. One of the tugs is used for bunkering in the Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay areas. Another carries phenol, a chemi­ cal used in a variety of items from cough syrup to plastics, from Frankfort, Pa. to Hopewell, Va. The other five sail along the coastline with oil, sugar or chemi­ cals in their holds. sels," Rohn said. "They accom He added that the subcommit­ modated my personnel schedules, tee meeting "went very well. and I got a lot of positive feedback Everybody had theirown positive from the men who took the cour­ thing coming out of it." ses, some of whom initially \^en the advisory board met in weren't too excited about going late 1992, Lundeberg School in­ back to school. structors presented outlines of the "But they enjoyed it and courses already available to the in­ learned a lot, and the high rate of land industry. Vopational Director people passing the courses indi­ Bill Eglington also made sure that cates the quality of the programs the company reps knew the school being put forth." is willing to meet the unique-train­ Similarly, Captain Russell ing needs of each company. McVay of Moran Towing said his Lundeberg School Repre­ experience with the school makes sentative Bill Saul pointed out him very optimistic about upcom­ that the Coast Guard requires a ing courses. "That same week of minimum amount of hours for the meeting, we had 12 crew- teaching the courses for many members from Moran of Texas ratings, so the school "shortens taking a course at the school," some courses in terms of days, but McVay said. The course included not hours. It makes for longer a refresher on the simulator, up­ days, but nothing is omitted." dates on oil pollution prevention, The companies represented vessel response plans and com­ last month at the meeting were pany policy. "TTie cooperation Maritrans, Crowley, Express between our office and crew has Marine, Orgulf, Moran, Allied improved tremendously since we and Great L^es. Representatives started these programs," McVay from two other companies could said. "The members' reaction al­ not attend the meeting due to ways is very positive." severe weather. CWA Launches Organizing Drive Against Anti-Union Long Distance Co. Workers at one of the nation's long distance telephone services have called upon the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in an effort to hang up on Sprint's low-wage, low-benefit service. Among the items to which the workers object are that women workers earn typically $7,000 less than women workers at unionized telecommunications companies (like AT&T), operators have their schedules changed weekly so they are unable to make any advance plans with friends and feunily, and supervisors secretly monitor and tape conversations between operators and the public. Also Sprint telemarketers are required to be on the phone almost seven hours a day, make a sale every three-and-a-half minutes and take only 10 seconds betwcjen calls. Sprint has initiated a vicious anti-union campaign designed to keep members from signing up with the CWA. Supervisors have been given "Union-Free Management Guides" and tiy to keep pro-union workers from speaking at mandatory meetings. Meanwhile, the union is working on many fronts including a corporate campaign and public outreach. The CWA has created an organization called the Friends of Sprint Workers to let them know the public supports their right to unionize. The organization can be contacted by writing to Friends of Sprint Workers, Coirununications Workers of America, 501 Third Street NW, Washington, DC 20001-2797. 4, 4. 4. Food Lion Continues to Lose Its Roar Following News on Poor Working Conditions The bad news against anti-union Food Lion continues to come in after the public saw what has been taking place in the Charlotte, N.C.>ased grocery store chain last year. Following a November broadcast on ABC's PrimeTime Live that showed unsanitary practices and told of illegal activities. Food Lion las suffered one financial setback after anoUier. Its reported fourth quarter profits for 1992 were down 55 percent. The company was forced to cut its quarterly stock dividends by 20 jercent and scale back its plans to open new stores. At the end of ^arch, the long term debt rating of the chain was lowered because 'ood Lion is not expected to recover the sales and earnings momen­ tum it once had prior to the broadcast. The majority of Food Lion's stores are in right-to-work states. A story in the January 1993 Seafarers LOG noted thp chain, a subsidiary of a Belgian company, pushes its anti-union policy in its employee [landbook. Food Lion continues to block efforts by the United Food and Commercial Workers to unionize its workforce. ^ Elite Department Store Chain Settles OT Suit; Employees Will Receive More than $20 Million Nordstrom Inc. agreed to pay more than $20 million in back wages, legal fees and administrative costs to its present and past employees across the country to settle a suit filed in 1990 by -the Jnited Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The suit alleged Nordstrom, which has 71 stores in 11 states, required employees to work off the clock, write thank-you notes on During the course, John Reber III jersonal time and dp other jobs without pay. Members of the class use a hydraulic trainer to see the operation of learns the correct way to connect Each employee involved could receive as much as $2,000 in what valves and cylinders. From the left are Frank Ingellis Sr., Wayne a pressure gauge to a directional the UFCW called "the largest monetary settlement reached in a Woodland, Leonard Paul, Norman Peters, Louie Payne, John Reber control valve. private wage and hour lawsuit." III and Wayne Potter. J /• -J' �10 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Gourmet' Galley Gamers Raves from Kestrel Crew •..I Thursday and Saturday even­ ings are special in Diego Garcia when the American Kestrel is at anchor in the harbor. On those nights. Chief Steward Chris Clanton and the rest of the galley gang on the LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship) vessel prepare "excellent" din­ ners of "out of this world" prime rib and "very tender" steak, ac­ cording to Baltimore Port Agent Sal Aquia who recently visited the ship. "Military people come from ashore to eat with the crew on those nights," Bosun Carl Kick­ er noted in his report. "But the whole galley is like a gourmet restaurant for us at all times." Working with Clanton in the /.V V- •• f , • galley is Chief Cook Brenda Gail Cheatham who makes sure all meals are special for the crew. During his visit to the vessel, Aquia updated crewmembers on union activities as well as answered questions about the contract and welfare plan. He stated the crew was in good spirits, "especially thanks to the galley gang." The American Kestrel, which is operated by Osprey Manage­ ment, carries military goods from the atoll located southwest of India in the Indian Ocean to Returning to the /Ces/re/after being ashore are Chief Cook Brenda wherever it is needed. Barges are Gail Cheatham and OMU Allan Lejeune. carried aboard the vessel that can be used for loading and offload­ ing cargo when the Kestrel is un­ able to dock. Showing off another of his culi­ nary creations is Chief Steward Chris Clanton. Catching up on seafaring news is Ready for dinner to be served is AS George McClendon. AB Francis Sloan. Crewmembers gather in the Kestrel's messhall to attend a union meeting. ?^adTaMs°we'irstoSld.®"'® While AB^^hn Dumkoff (left) waite for lunch, Bosun ready to dig in. OMU Calvin Lawson relaxes in Checking on boiler operations is the crew lounge between shifts. OMU Charlie Ferryman. Seafarer Stamatelakys Owns Lakes' Oldest Tugboat Seafarer Greg Stamatelakys lists photography, fishing, bowl­ ing and restoring old boats as some of his hobbies. Based on his outlays of time and money, he definitely takes the last one more seriously than the others. Stamatelakys, a 38-year-old AB who works for Great Lakes Towing Co., owns what is believed to be the oldest tugboat operating on the Lakes. He bought the Islay, which first was launched in 1892, about 10 years ago. The tug had no engine and needed lots of other work, but Stamatelakys eagerly forged ahead. He researched the tug's history, changed its name from the Bayfield back to its original Islay and eventually found and purchased a Kahlenberg diesel engine for the 60-foot craft, which took several years to make seaworthy. "I'm working to get it on the National List of Historic Places," says Stamatelakys, a Milwaukee resident who joined the SIU last year. "But the Islay is in no shape to go to work, so I just run it as a pleasure boat. It redly is making a full cycle." Ind^, while the boat has had a remarkably varied career, it first was used as the private club boat of its builder, Alexander McDougall. But in 1899, financial troubles led McDougall to part with the boat. For the next 12 years, the Islay assisted ship traffic in Twin Ports harbor in Wisconsin. Duluth Marine Supply Co. bought the Islay in 1911, and for the next 30 years it was used as a grocery supply boat in Duluth, Minn. Another new owner came along during World War U and turned the tug into a floating repair shop. The 1950s and '60s brought more new owners, a name change and new uses. Renamed the Bayfield in 1949, the boat was a lumber-tower during the '50s. It became part of the construction industry in Port Huron, Mich, during the '60s. The boat made its last run in the 1970s, and in 1979 was recorded as abandoned in Mil­ waukee. Stamatelakys, looking for just such a project, bought the craft in 1983. He changed its name back to Islay, then started searching for a Kahlenberg diesel engine. He found a '36 Kahlenberg available from someone who was stripping an old commercial fishing boat. "The engine is a threecylinder, and a type known as a two-cycle, hot-bulb, semi- diesel," Stamatelakys explained. "It's 12 feet long, weighs five tons and has 90 horsepower at 375rpm." A longtime Milwaukee resi­ dent and former U.S. Navy boatswain's mate, Stamatelakys added that both the engine and the boat were built in Wisconsin. "I got the boat really cheap, and when I found out about its histoty, I decided to stick with it," he said. Seafarer Greg Stamatelakys restored the Islay and now uses the 101-year-old vessel as a pleasure boat on the Great Lakes. �•'. •\N"'.-.''.»"V.\ dr-~ '^y-:': fJLj^' V. APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 11 '^•••;.V'-V"' • Snow lightly covers the Polish dock where the Liberty Sun is tied up. Winters in Poland can be cold and cruel. Just ask any crewmcmber who recently sailed to Gdansk in the middle of the season aboard the Liberty Sun and they will verify it. "It snowed the whole time we were over there," AB Arthur Machado told the Seafarers LOG shortly after the Liberty Maritime vessel completed a round trip at the end of February. "We were al­ ways breaking ice off the hatches and clearing the decks of snow," The bulker left New Orleans on January 2 loaded with 50,000 tons of coal and sailed for Polish port on the Baltic Sea. Machado, who sent the photographs on this page to the Seafarers LOG, reported the offloading took several days. The crew was invited to look around the town, but the weather was too rough for the Louisiana resident. On the way back, the crewmembers practiced fire, survival and hazardous materials drills as well as performed their regular duties in the deck, en­ gine and steward departments aboard the sevenyear-old ship, Machado added. From left, AB K. Gllson, QMED Douglas Felton and DEL) Darren Walker are part of the L/be/fy Sun's crew. 'V\v.ri% Cr • : Viewing the Polishlandscape was a real treatfor the Uberty Sun's crewmembers, even if just from tfie dock. Liberty Sunsailed through bad weather on the way home, ''-y^ �12 • .w APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Murmansk—'42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D. HENDERSON Last month, the Seafarers LOG published part of a diary written by Wymond D. Henderson, a Seafarer who was part of the vital yet treacherous supply run in World War II to Russia known as the Murmansk Run. Henderson was killed in an automobile accident in 1959, but the family sailing tradition lives on. Two of his sons—Ben, 33, and George, 35—are SIU members. Part II of Brother Henderson's diary left off with the Yaka first in drydock arid then at anchorage as constant air raids broke the monotony of shipboard life. What follows is Part III of his narrative. • The concluding portion of the diary will appear in a future issue ofthehOG. Air raid at 7:05 p.m. One plane and intimate: "Come, let us go out crossed over us from the city, very and risk our lives unnecessarily, high. Considerable barrage. One for if they are worth anything at delayed-action shrapnell shell ex­ all, it is this, that they are worth ploded a few feet above the water nothing!" Out of the inlet through high 20 yards off our stem with a loud crack. No shrapnel on deck barren rocks at 8:00 p.m. into the cold, gray Barents Sea. High, though. square-topped cliffs run along the Air raid at 10:45 p.m. ning too. Some depth charges in distance. Floating mines passed on port side. July 2. We rejoined the convoy in thick fog soon after midnight. Two reconnaissance pl^es came into sight about 9:30 am. As there are patches of fog now and then, the planes might come down on us Part III June 23. Air raid at 11:50 a.m. Shooting over town. We could see a number of German bombers. Many Russians took to the air. Big fire set over town. Air raid at 1:05 p.m. One reconnaissance plane passed right over us. Looks bad! Firing from shore batteries. Warning lasted 'til 2:30 p.m. Large Russian ship came alongside and tied up to give us water at 2:45 p.m. Air raid at 4:00 p.m. Seven Germans circled over the city through tremendous barrage. Dived several thousand feet, and I suppose dropped bombs, then leveled off to tangle in dogfights with Russians. They soon moved beyond sight, but there were a large number of Russians after them. Airraid at 8:10p.m. Plane shot down over town. June 24. Air raids at 6:00 and 8:10 a.m. Barrage fired between us and town for 15 minutes. Air raid at 9:15 a.m. The warning flags bad just been pulled down on the other ships and I had started for­ ward to go to work when a barrage was suddenly thrown up by the shore batteries almost right over us. Five two-motored bombers were coming in quite low. They made a slow, halLcircle into the sun. Our machine guns opened up. They passed a bit beyond us and then peeled off into their dives. We all thought they'd come under at us again. Instead, they dropped bombs at the ship across the inlet. We couldn't see any hits from here, but plenty of water was flying. They continued up the inlet and the Russian fighters engaged them in the distance. Air raid at 9:30 a.m. Two more planes, apparently not bombers, passed over ships that had been bombed before at considerable al­ titude. A little fire was thrown up, but they didn't dive. The sky is cloudless and intensely blue. So clear, in fact, that it seems even harder to spot planes than on a cloudy day'. Air raids at 2:25 and 3:10 p.m. At 3:15 p.m. The shore batteries opened up on 14 or 15 Nazi bom­ bers. They came in from the north, medium high, crossed between us and the sun. For a minute it was a toss-up whether they'd come this way of not. They dived off over the town, however. A tremendous anti-aircraft barrage was thrown up around their course before they dived. Not until they were gone did the sound of this barrage reach us. Then it came in like diunder, rolling for a couple of minutes or so. Air raid at 5:45 p.m. At 6:05 p.m., five or peiliaps six enemy bombers (looked like singlemotored jobs) came in between us and the city, turned and crossed over the city through considerable barrage. Russian fighters pursued quickly. We could hear machinegun bursts as they receded beyond clouds and hills. sea not unlike Iceland or the Cape of Good Hope. Still overcast, but it looks as though it may be breaking away around the edge. Hope not! Anyhow, as Bennie used to say, "Here goes nothin.'" June 28. Still overcast at 2:00 p.m. Several depth charges went off at 1:30 p.m. The first "shoot­ ing." They must have been quite a way off, but the concussion in the ship was sharp. At 3:45 two merchant ships came in from starboard with several escorts. That's aU so far of the Arch­ angel convoy. 1 wondra* what be­ came of the rest? Maybe lost in the thick weather... liiaybe... 5:45 p.m. The Achangel con­ voy came in. Hooray! Air raid warning flags were hoisted at 8:05 p.m. Very thick,low cloud ceiling. Misty on the water. No planes ob­ served. June 29. Sky started to clear at noon. By 4:00 p.m. the sky was Clear with some strato-cumulus clouds. Sun bright. No planes yet, but they ought to be here any time now. Tomorrow evening we should be off North Cape. So tomorrow and Wednesday will probably see the worst of fire air attacks. Passed floating mine on port side this morning. June 30. Close, low clouds of­ fered some screen from aircraft' til noon when it became clearer. Sunshine most of afternoon. No aircraft yet (4:30 p.m.). We should The Long Voyage Home be off Bear Island sometime this 1 have always maintained that evening. adventure was a one-way ticket. Air raid alarm at 5:45 p.m. One That whenever you start^ back reconnaissance plane low on the adventure was over. And so horizon. 1 suppose we're in for it perhaps with this trip—though not now! Well, here goes nothin! in the full flavor of adventure, it is Thick weatho- closed in. Plane quite sure to be eventful,. But in left at 5:45 p.nL Heavy fog fol­ the fullest sense of life ever un­ lowed. Many seals and duclm and folding, ever progressing into the gulls on waterat midnight We must new, the deep, quiet, joy of adven­ have been close to Bear Island. ture is still there for those who are The convoy changed course in capable of it. evening to miss a large iceberg. As 1 look off over the gray, July 1. Wednesday. Aarm at lake-like inlet, bordered round by 5:50 p.m. when we came very now somber green hills beneath close to being ranuned in stem the dark melancholy sky where during thick fog. At noon all ships other ships are getting ponderous­ were still together. A wonder, conly underway, and as1feel the sub­ sidering thick weather. Still dued slow-ahead vibration of the cloudy. propeller beneath thestem,1recall Thick fog all afternoon. Chief the words of Baroness Blixen- Mate lost us again on his watch. Finicke to her sportsman friend Nearly rammed a boat this eve- The captain, the ensign and Sparks attended the convoy con­ ference today. Russian interpreter and aide came aboard also. It looks as though we may get out very soon. 1 expect it'll be pretty tough out there—but some of us are bound to make it! June 25. Air raid at 9:10 a.m. No developments. Air raid at 10:15 a.m. Seven bombers came across from south to north at 10:30 a.m. between us and town. Heavy barrage was put up. They dived through this over the town. We thought one of them was shot down, but it was hard to be sure as he might have recovered below the hills. Air raid at 11:40 a.m. Some shooting. Ar raid at 1:00 p.m. Lasted IV4 hours. Air raid at 6:00 p.m. No developments. A truly lovely summer day. Amost tropical in its penetrating, humid warmth. The low newgreen hills below the cumulus clouds and West Indian sky were not unlike the hills of Panama. June 26. Cloudy and dark all day. Much colder. No air raids. British naval officer came aboard this evening, apparently arranging for the leaving of the convoy. The Russian boatman told us by signs that we would soon leave. 1 think by noon tomorrow. June 27. Saturday. Watches set at noon. Cloudy and overcast. No air raids. Anchor aweigh at 4:15 p.m. 3r visibility. We are only 400 miles or so off Norway, so a determined plane attack is not im­ possible yet. Depth charges evety now and then. Planes left before noon. Suspicious looking surface craft reported in vicinity at noon by fog signal. We could see a little smoke on the starboard beam. Perhaps it's some of our own fleet scouting around, or perhaps Nazi raiders are waiting their change, or per­ haps we are passing a convoy going up. Fog banks all afternoon. Sky overcast at a high level even when fog clears. Ice forming on rigging now. July 3. Followed massive ice floe all aftemoon. Changed course around 3:30 p.m. to avoid mnning into it. Overcast. No planes. No depth charges. Convoy splitting up to Scotland and to Iceland soon. Broke through small ice floes be­ tween 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Fog, overcast, cold. July 4. Fourth of July—and no shooting! Strong following wind that blew fog wisps of vapor from the crest of the waves like smoke. Ship rolling and pitching. Temperature somewhat moderated, but air is often mistladen, always damp and penetrat­ ing. Thus we crossed the Arctic Circle around noon and ap­ proached the North Cape of Iceland, though we had not been able to get a bearing for several days. Apparently hidden and secure in the deep folds of dense weather, we were relaxed and thankful for a safe voyage to Iceland. Massmar Is Hit About 9:30 p.m. I was awakened by a hard sharp ex­ plosion and the violent trembling of the ship. I had no doubt we were hit Slipping on my life-preserver and grabbing my rain gear, 1 ran forward to the boat deck, arriving there among the first two or three. Explosions were shaking the air. Visibility was particularly bad, but1could see a half dozen of our ships about us. Looking ahead, I saw the -s' Massmar, whose position in the column was directly ahead of us. She was down by the stem with her after decks already awash. Men were working at her lifeboats. Explosions were coming from everywhere. 1 couldn't tell what they were. Somebody yelled mines! But 1 knew it was more than mines or torpedoes, for there were spouts of water between us and a following ship. It was far too thick for planes to operate, so 1 assumed it was a surface raider shelling us from somewhere out in the mist. But 1 could see nothing. The convoy was in confusion. We hauled left and passed the Massmar on our starboard "TSide. One boat was launched and pull­ ing away from her side loaded. She must have had 40 men in her. 1 saw another boat with just one man in it, grotesquely pulling on a lone oar. How he managed to get her away from the side alone 1 don't know. The bow was rising slowly. The after end was completely under up to the midships house. The lifeboats seemed to be having a hard time getting away still. They seemed to be driven back onto the ship by the sea and the wind. But still they were making some progress. 1 think 1 saw a raft aft on the port side, too. 1 saw at least two men bobbing about aft of the ship. They had evidently jumped over the stern immediatfely or been blown over. But forward they were having a lot of trouble getting onto the port life raft because the bow was rising steadily. Men were coming down a ladder which now was at least twenty feet short of reaching the water and dropping into the water near the raft. 1 think there was one man clinging to the ladder to the last, apparently afraid to jump. A corvette came up from astern and commenced picking men up out of the water. Presently the bow canted straight up rather rapidly. The stack and midships house went under in a cloud of steam. The ship stuck straight in the air down to about the bridge. Then, slowly, she began to slide straight down. The hatches blew out of #1, falling down over the mast and onto the submerging bridge-like matches. She sank slowly, ponderously, deliberately. 1 should judge it was five or 10 minutes from the begin­ ning 'til the fo'c's'le slipped quietly beneath the surging waves. Nearly all the crew must have been saved. All the while, shells were bursting around us on the water. 1 )ut the plugs in #3 and #4 ifeboats, then went down to the machine shop and got a monkey wrench to tighten diem with, as the threads were so rusted that they would only screw on about three-fourths of one turn. The ships of the convoy were turned in tdl different directions. Two or three ships after and to port of us were firing their four-inch guns rapidly to port, so they must have bc^n able to see the attacker. 1 saw machine gun, tracer bullets, flying either toward or away from us on the port beam. 1 warned those around me to get down in case they raked our decks. A freighter aft of us signalled for us to stand by t^ive assistance as she was hit. "Ine signalman answered that he would contact a naval vessel for them, but that we couldn't stop. The Exterminator, a Panamanian ship, was struck in #2 hold and the hatches flew in the air. A ship appeared to be hit on the bridge. Exterminator was able to continue. �i^ - . 1- • • v'^ ".' • •" •' • - ' • . ' ' • '.• . "' • '' }*: ' "' ' . ^•. • ' . • • '• ' • ' •-' ' V"'• •'- .' •" APRIL 1993 SEAFARBISUK .li'-.C-i.ffix-'.V:.r,. .•:>•:-..-^ -i ••iVtii.ViV.^ 13 'L.-..,-.v,';. '.• . <X i<Acd<iC4t<^, 6ut SM'SZ^ cele^^tatctt^ t^^eOi 25tA. CKte^idCtt^ Se^-^<x*td ^ectel/x^tex. 7^<ii*Hc<t*u^ <iuui ^ co^ <z(l (Ae ^a«*U<uta (Vie Here's another peek into the Seafarers LOG family album to see what some of our members and their families have been up to recently. We welcome your photographs and will publish them on a periodic basis. ' '. ' • TTeta d cete^^ieUoM. iicu^ SaM C*t "VCix^ile, T^Cctuied (^^uxftc 6e^) <vie ^ecextc{ced Steii^xd "Rodent Scott; dto cv^e, OUvettc; tdecx oldeot do*<., 1R.CcA<ixd (o.ta*tcU*tJ^), (tnd tdeOi otdex. do*t, ^odext ^x. ,r''/-/,;' "••' "KM Pod*i<uut dttcftded tdc cAce^ cooA u^uyutdi*tt^ co^tx<ie eit tde .du*uiedex^ Scdoot tdco, ^loiot ^ali <t*td cutntex. "^Co. tac^c, "^xCdtc, <tKcC ^oux-co-ee.4.-ot<i cUiufdtex, SitAoi,^otHCcC di*tc duxiH^ (de caeed o^ "^exe de ^looe^ c<Actd. tde "Icttleot Se.<x{<viex. " rR.idifi^ tde d*to«A c<Ad<tl€. (detf, duUt ut T^ctte^ ^ot*tt <vtc dt^KA^ixd elc^t.<x^ittfte*it u^x<xdeA^ t^4t) "TViMtex., ^iicA. 'pxecituxtt, *t/exoHiA<x ^<vicie*uto, 'TH'cUeito^ <xtui Itonttuut SxtcAoM. S^TfCSS/^den^/tfHo^ "S. 'TH'^fCxo- do*tetf*Hoo*io cottd dto UA^e, ^ewU^ex, i*t ^C*H41 (^deutcx, Td^eo-t /i^xic^. Idc <^e<i<U(C(^ tooA ^<tce "pedxtt^tx^ 7, t ^^92 UAttd.(^dce^Stet(Mtxd(^<tlvcK Pdaj^xxd <t<t deot ttuuc. Ide coic^tte xeocdeo CK S>etxoct, TTtccd. 'i �' " "' ' ' •; '•" '-• 1 !f® •H- *= C y '-A: fip Xft •;:• ^C: - f'9f^ ift 'iv'-vl' ("'•! ' • ': •;" ' •^••' ' r-. .'• •. "ft -ftV;,''' •':,,t',:' V';- • .v..''ft-. U:-:'r .-ftf " •;:-: ft 14 SEAFARERSLOG IS ft-ll|iig^^:Sa V- • ft:' •' • . ' SEAFAKRSUIG APRIL 1993 APR1L1993 -ft'" •ft'.'. - .* • •'^'^ r:' • ggr:^jg#ift5| j I all [ii •^-1"'; ; .v - "^1 % ; igAxae^ • ?'• K, • •• a' •'• g-^ 'ift fc'v* 'ft-*'al • '• -.^'ggSlga'^laggiai •' >- . 1 I 0i, at ' ISi < "J ' ^^ ' ' "" '•J - 1 i ftftft - •• WM ii. ft ft Crewmembers of the LNG Leo see the MV Richer listing in the South China Sea. The crew of the Panamanian bulker already has abandoned ship. The Leo stands ready to assist in case there are any problems, which eventually developed. mi • ' •.< • -• ft- Second Mate Thomas Dorr (hold­ ing ring) risks his Hfe and jumps into the boat to save the mariner. He then times the ocean swells, secures himself and lifts the mariner to Third Mate Michael Cummings who is waiting on the lower gangway platform. The mariner is passed to Third Assis­ tant Engineer Bruce Whichard who carries him to the deck. Meanwhile, Cummings pulls Dorr back aboard the Leo. Third Mate Michael Cummings (upper) and Second Mate Thomas Dorr throw a life ring and lines to the stranded mariner. However, the man is too weak to hold on to the lines to be pulled up to the gangway as the heavy seas continue to rock him and what is left of the boat. The LNGLeo locates the remains of the lifeboat and spots a crewmember still on it. The Leo moves in to save the stranded manner. The gangway is lowered with Third Assistant Engineer Bruce Whichard (upper) and Third Mate Michael Cummings securing it for a rescue attempt. ',>ft SlU-Crewed Leo Reacts To Listing Vessel's SOS - •., I w^.an^.'i =-^'S;T„^M:. '.'-4^.... •- •' . ....•• The Leo sails past the LNG Taurus, which was the first ship on the scene and took control of organizing the rescue. Because of rough seas . and the location of the Richerto the lifeboat containing all 22 crewmembers, the Taurus was not able to pick up the survivors on its original two passes. A smaller tanker named the Neverita attempted the rescue and secured 15 of the crew. However, seven others were swept Into the ocean. , The dramatic rescue of an In­ donesian seaman was captured on film by AB Angel Perez and other crewmembers aboard the LNG Leo. The seaman, along with the others aboard a Panamanian-flagged bulker, was forced to abandon ship in the South China Sea. The MV Richer was sailing from China to Brunei with a load of cement when water began leaking into the number two hold. The captain of the stricken vessel issued a distress signal that was monitored by the SlU-crewed Leo, the LNG Taurus (also SIU crewed) and two foreign-flag ves­ sels. The Richer's crew of 22 mariners abandoned ship in me same lifeboat. The Taurus was the first vessel on the scene; how­ ever, it was unable to get close enough to the raft because of the proximity of the sinking ship and rough seas. The tanker Neverita moved in to pick up the mariners, but seven up the bulker's captain. However, the other four mariners thrown from the raft had died. Also witnessing the rescue were members of the U.S. Coast Guard inspection team, who were conducting their annual vessel in­ spection of the Leo. Perez stated they were very impressed with the way the Leo and Taurus hand­ led their roles in the rescue. "LNG crewmembers are con­ stantly drilled," Perez stated. "Safety equipment is reviewed each week, so it wasn't strange to see everyone pull together. "However, it is unbelievable to see firsthand how the crew of the LNG Leo was able to come together at a time of need with the efforts of the LNG Taurus, MV Neptune Amber and Neverita to save the lives of some of our foreign brothers of the sea. This made me realize that the term •Brotherhood of the Sea' is a term whose meaning extends to all of Aose countries and persons who sail the vast oceans of our world!" of the Richer crew were swept into the water. All other vessels sailed in to assist in the search and rescue. The Leo found one live crewmember still within the remains of the raft. However, he was too weak to climb the gangway which had been lowered to help him. Second Mate Thomas Dorr jumped into the raft and lifted the mariner to Third Mate Michael Cummings to bring him to the deck of the Energy Transporta­ tion Company ship. According the Perez, the res­ cued mariner—Oiler Mochtar Muni—^was revived on deck but was badly malnourished. The AB said all the crew of the Panamanian bulker had toeat was rice. "He was on board with us for five days," added Perez, who joined the SIU in 1988. "He was happy to be with us—well-fed and clothed." The Taurus rescued the Richer's electrician, while the Neptune Amber was able to pick •ftft. -"ft. ft ' ' ••'' • •}'' •, -•v.-' i.' . "••"•ft •'t •- , •" ft;- ^ ft ft" E vft-rM •-- ftft- •' 'V">-.-'.^^ft-ft: •ftft::«;-ftSurvival efforts are under way on the deck of the LNGLeo. AB Angel Perez (left) takes the pulsb while Chief Mate Lionel Senes provides oxygen for Mochtar Muni. In the background. Steward Assistant Grea Howard prepares a stretcher to lift Muni into the hospital. The Indonesian mariner was not b^ly injured and recovered from the ordeal. He sailed with the Leo for five days until the vessel docked in Japan and thanked the crew for its efforts and fine food. -/7-/rI • V• ..'-'•ft • •• r.-,.it, .ft"" ft" ft V • ir.ft -'. /l '-vr...v. '•'•I ' '• - -.I . ft • ••'ft... ftV; ' • " .ftftftft 'a,- •..ft:;;';ftv| fe: ft'-^:'. • .• .'ft-' • •3^* �16 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG J Wayward Sparrow by Daniel Idos Oh lost and weary sparrow. Exhausted from your flight. The winds have blown you seaward And out into the night. Come mom the sun is hiding, The rain and clouds take form. My wayward little sparrow Is lost within a storm. Behold, a merchant vessd, A shelter from the rains, A place to rest your body Until the seastorm wanes. In time the seastorm passes. The sea and winds are calm. The tired hungry sparrow Eats bread crmbs from my palm. Sea Power LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Robert J. Seaman The power of the sea Is way beyond reproach. Her massive arms surround us And reach from coast to coast. The poems on this page were written by Seafarers, pensioners and members of their families. In a different way, all of the poets reflect on the powerphysical, emotional or mystical—that the sea holds over them and so many others who make seafaring their career. Her majestic colors lure us. Rich reds, deep blues and greens. That's been a longtime basis For many sailors'dreams. To be cradled in her arms And feel her gentle breeze. To ride upon her waters Will set your soul at ease. The sea's not always gentle As many will profess That have been rocked and tattered And taken to its depths. For me I'll keep on steamin' Enroute to distant shores 'Til the ocean claims me and spreads me on her floors. This temporary dwelling Is nothing like his home. So with the breeze he rises Across the sea to roam. Fly on my wayward sparrow. Fly home where you belong. Fly on my wayward sparrow. Fly home to sing your song. (An SIU member since August 1991, Daniel Idos currently sails out of Piney Point as a cook/baker. He formerly sailed aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) A Sailor's Love byCJ.Hill I love to sail the ships Across the watery space. I love the feel of the.wind and spray Of a western gale against my face. I love to sail under northern lights And under the Southern Cross. And in my company I love to have The bird of good luck, the Albatross. I love the sun, moon, stars and sea Almost as much as family. But at night when I close my eyes, I see the cross on the hill at Calvary. And as to Him I make my plea. I know He died For you and me. (Retired member C.J. Hill joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1944, sailing from East Coast ports until 1950 when he got married and joined the Savannah Police Department. From 1954 until 1956 he returned to sea as a car deckman aboard Seatrain vessels. He presently resides with his wife in Pasadena, Texas.) When I Close My Eyes If I shall pass while landlocked My last request will be To take my humble ashes And spre^ them on the sea. by John Baker —I see you. I see you in the distance, you are alone, just as I am. When I close my eyes... I see the waves crashing around you. The pale silver moonlight enhances the white water as it rolls off of your skin. Oh, such beauty can capture the heart of any seafaring man! (This is Robert J. Seaman's first published poem. The chief steward has been a member of the SIU since 1983 and sails from the port of New York.) A Description You approach me now. As you come closer, my mind wanders to the things we can do together. I think about the sun rising above us, then falling beneath us as the darkness takes us in. I think about all of the beautiful places our love will carry us. Oh, so many places to go. by Timothy Eric Dumsha Riding the motions, Setting the pace. Cruising the oceans. Such a mystical place. Rising and falling. Rolling and rocking. The full moon's calling. The clock's tick-tocking. We are together now. I stand before you, admiring your structure, your beauty... You are indeed a lady. I reach for your hand. I pull myself to you. My heart beats furiously as I begin to climb. Alas! I am on top of you. I smile as I... as I... I open my eyes and you are gone. My eyes are open how, and I see nothing. You were a dream. (This is John Baker's first piece for the Seafarers LOG although he has been writing poetry for years. It was written while sitting in the Puerto Rico hall "hoping, praying for a ship to come in." In this poem, the threeyear SIU member decided to bring together the two things he cares for most—writing poetry and sailing.) The sounds are few. The views are many. The sky's rich blue. The water's plenty. Thedayisfiill Of memories and ideas. Under the captain's rule We serve the meals. Home has been missed. But lessons were learned. I hold my clenched fist Collecting respect that I've earned. (Timothy Eric Dumsha wrote this poem in 1991 following the Gulf war. He was a messman aboard the Cape Canaveral and now sails on the Nuevo San Juan.) One With the Sea by Sylvia M. Niemi Come away with me to the sea, it captures the soul and sets you free Free to wander exotic places, filled with new and curious faces Free to absorb nature's glory and grace, never alone in God's embrace Free to explore the inner you, touching upon what's pure and true Free to dream and grow with passion, creating a world of your own fashion. 1 /• .i. 'U Hi; So with the whispering winds, caress of the sun, and the moon and the stars... You become as one. (This poem by Sylvia Niemi "comes from my he^." The steward department member from Washington state wrote to the LOG that she is grateful to the SIU for the life it has opened up for her.) My Lady, My Love, the Sea byLisaCator Long ago in my childhood days I became curious to her mysterious ways. So elusive and out of reach, searching for treasures along the beach. When I grew to be a man, I heard her calling "come to me." That's when I took the mystery voyage with my Lady of the Sea. She ,took me to places so far away, from Nova Scotia to the Chesapeake ^ay. . Drifting on down to the southern-most state,^ through warm Gulf waters to the Golden Gate. At night she would sing me a soft lullaby, her colors at dawn would light up the sky. Tradewinds blowing gently as I lean upon the railing; I feel her power within me as I'm sailing. From Alaskan winds to Hawaiian breezes, my Lady goes just where she pleases. Across the Bering Strait to Hudson Bay, I'll stand beside her all the way. From pole to pole and shore to shore, she's in my blood forever more. My Lady, My Love, The Sea. (Lisa Cator is the wife of John Cator ffl, an SIU member since 1982, who sails as an assistant cook from the port of Baltimore.) .i �- -^. .•.••/>i. .-I Vf" ) •• '•/• ^ SEAFARBIS LOe APim.1993 PI, 17 • Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Class A ClassB Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs May & June 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port 24 37 63 7 • 7 . 25 6 15 33 29 New York 3 9 2 0 1 7 8 0 2 Philadelphia 2 15 0 P-..' 5 2 9 4 1 5 14 Baltimore 17 25 21 2 5 11 10 5 16 .14 Norfolk 7 30 13 4 2 11 2Q 8 3 9 Mobile 10 25 .36 8 6 20 21 7 15 New Orleans 28 14 39 49 4 p. 14 . 10 15 Jacksonville 25 •;pP',3 13 50 53 3 12 15 / San Francisco 22 27 9 28 1 13 11 ife5 P.... 24 15 Wilmington 17 10 30 36 7 5 14 24 3 20 17 Seattle 5 10 23 0 1 1 1 3 1 Puerto Rico, 9 14 15 10 13 7 16 3 12 9 Honolulu 5 =:P.= 9 ^ • 57 21 42 • I 10 / 14 • •, 21 25 21 Houston 1 5 0 , , 1 . ••1a P.:-P.O.2 3 2 : • • 2 St. Louis 3 14 ip'2 •1 -.0 1 ,•,•••• ••• L • • • '5 ' Piney Point :1• 7 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 1 Algonac 0 153 378 391 69 45 176 147 62 225 212 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 8 36 47 3 .^P,': • 6- ; 14 .. 13 19 ••vT. 16 New York .^.P-:'..';OP 5 . 5 2 0 , 3• :\-p4--:: 0 p^-p.pp. 1 3 Philadelphia 4 11 4 1 ••pP-.'"'5 1 5 L-;:Pw3 3 Baltimore 6 12 1 9 1 8 8 3 9 4 Norfolk 3 14 21 2 0 5 4 2 7 11 Mobile 10 23 20 4 2 13 6 6 13 New Orleans 8 . 18 30 ',:':P'3':3L.' 4 3 PP 9 11 8 16 Jacksonville 15 46 14 .•Pi::fp-':35'-' • , • 5 : 1 7 9 3 San Francisco 19 •Sl8^':• 15 7 10 v-Z'-r. 2 8 10 8 Wilmington WMi 6 24 18 4 3 9 10 1 17 9 Seattle 0 4 13 1 0 3 4 0 6 7 Puerto Rico 9 8 5 6 4 14 2 4 11 2 Honolulu 'J |'26.:' 23 2>l ••>.-13:P'^V.P-'9^. 5 •.V15 12 Houston 0 0 'n 0 u 0 2 1 0 St. Louis • 2 23 0 0 4 0 :rl:r 7 2 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 98 279 245 38 22 116 94 46 153 121 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 29 10 6 10 2 6 13 New York ilftStl . 3 0 0 -2x. :L. 2 1 Philadelphia 0' • -••P:-4'?-: -.L.;'o'' -,2^: 4 5 Baltimore 5 10 7 6 2 3 4 2 6 5 Norfolk 2 • 108 1 0 0 5 1 3 3 Mobile 0 7 13 1 3 5 3 2 7 New Orleans 8 p^;:3... 12 20 4 0 6 1 Jacksonville 11 W-A'-'-: 29 80 10 0 18 13 1 San Francisco 36 1 6 18 4 .:L: 0 Wilmington •12P3I 5 1 4 32 2 3 4 11 3 • •• 1 17 Seattle 3 2 6 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 Puerto Rico 18 28 18 44 11 16 13 12 19 14 Honolulu 1 10 y4 18 2 3 0 11 Houston 0 0 0 0 0 0 3'::5 0 0 St. Louis 6 . 24 P^-''2 1 iWI»- 0 5 2 1 Piney Point • '6^"' 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 51 169 263 87 23 61 91 26 99 143 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 50 85 18 13 ,8'.P''^ New York 5 "^PJ , 4 0 1 Philadelphia 0 9 3 0 , 1 ' Baltimore 17 24 5 5 J2 4 Norfolk 5 31 4 0 19 3 Mobile 22 40 13 10 21 New Orleans 9 19 39 6 22 lacksonville 40 59 47 • 22 ^^anFrancisco IS 14 14 t::74 I Wilmington 13 21 15 17 4 Seattle 7 13 13 5 8 Puerto Rico 108 52 8 39 7 Honolulu 11 T. Bouston 0 7 0 3 0 ISt. Louis 6 40 0 39 0 l^ney Point 0 4 2 0 Algonac 316 471 267 69 Totals .rr, • i_ ...P - , %m v-ipvpi-p Piney Point Monday: May 3, June 7 New York Tuesday: May 4, June 8 Philadelphia Wednesday: May 5, June 9 Baltimore Thursday: May 6, June 10 Norfolk Thursday: May 6, June 10 Jacksonville Thursday: May 6, June 10 Algonac Friday: May 7, June 11 Houston Monday: May 10, June 14 New Orleans Tuesday: May 11, June 15 Mobile Wednesday, May 12, June 16 San Francisco Thursday: May 13, June 17 Wilmington Monday: May 17, June 21 - Seattle Friday: May 21, June 25 San Juan Thursday: May 6, June 10 St Louis Friday: May 14, June 18 Honolulu Friday: May 14, June 18 Duluth Wednesday, May 12, June 16 Jersey City Wednesday: May 19, June 23 New Bedford Tuesday: May 18, June 22 Escbpaifsmeett^ri^ L |S , , Vv' /' iLislt. SjJ :te; •f ' J'v.'V 10:30 am. k m• ;• •: J-X'.- ^• "- V" ... 3:im- %W-,M Totals All 384 516 218 194 1,032 1310 BURTON HIRSH Please contact John Applegate at (609) 6525344. JOHN WAYNE NEWTON Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Wayne Newton, please contact Linda Welch at (205)343-4114. ROBERT O'ROURKE Please contact Joyce Kolbaek at either (800) 235-5466 or (702) 322-9171 immediately because of a family emergency. RED CHAPMAN Please contact an old shipmate, Ray Nowak (Overseas Alice '81), at 465 Winslow Way East, #207, Bainbridge Is., WA 98110; or caU (206) 780-1917. Corrections Mike Paladino was elected to a four-year term as port agent of the constitutional port of Baltimore. In the March 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG, he was incorrectly listed as being elected from Norfolk. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. 618 ^^T^S^R^i^tered" m^s thcmmhcv of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last monA ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the the end A total of 1312 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^12 jobs s»"PP^» 384jote or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were Tdled »»y ^ F.br»..y 16U,_^h 15,m3 .toWrf Personals Robbynson Suy, not Robert Schwartz, was the bosun of the ZJVG Aries during a rescue operation reported in the November 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. ••Sw' l^ef Dronmm beean on April 1,1982, a total of 18,402 jobs have been shipped. ••..i ' /"'••>' -TT:* �18 Seafarers IntemationM Union Directory , v'r'-i ••'f.' • • • . :»••' • . . Vr i APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacc» Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ oast Vice President West Co Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coigey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) §^99-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. JetSCTCih'.NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA JfXH <5 4 Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, PL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP— •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L QassNP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 5 3 8 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Qass CL Class L Class NP ••REGISTEMD ON BEACH Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0. • 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT S-- . ' 0 2 0 9 8 0 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 24 11 0 9 0 0 121 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 35 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland West Coast Totals 0 2 0 0 2 3 7 26 0 36 0 12 J:-3'. 4 19 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 1 0 48 52 7 0 15 22 1 0 0 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 50 13 37 5 105 2 6 0 0 8 0 13 3 13 29 a?: 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2. 1 14 0 17 0 0 3 Q . 1 0 0 0 4 2^0. 0 0 o;-;'.,: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3^ 0 0 3 0 0 1 •U 0 1 1 H . o 0 1 1 31 0 43 0 io izi 1 25 0 \ P 0 1 1 0 n u 2 2 11 1 1 0 12 Totals All Departments 60 3 26 54 2 23 173 11 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 0 7 I' 48 SnBOUBMnMltD 9 SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SPRING PROGRAM Many activities are scheduled at the South Street Seaport Museum in New York through the month of June. Tours of ships, galleries and the historic dis­ trict are held daily, as are harbor sails and demonstrations at the maritime crafts center, boat building shop and the museum's center for city archaelogy. Upcoming special events include "Spring Launchings" on Saturday, May 1. This is an annual volunteer day tohelp refurbish the ships and piers for the sum­ mer season. Call (212) 669-9400 for in­ formation. And on Saturday and Simday, June 19 and 20, the Fourth Annual Wooden Boat Festival will be held to showcase traditional wooden boats by profes­ sional and amateur builders, lliere is no charge for this event. The museum is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning May 29, it will remain open until 6 p.m. on weekends. ATTENTION; DESERT STORM SEAFARERS Video footage of Seafarers and SlUcontracted ships participating in ac­ tivities related to Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie is being sought by the SIU Communica­ tions Department. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like the footage to be sent in so that copies of the original videotape can be made. The union will return to each member all original footage submitted. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. S % BOAT MODEL SHOW OPENS IN MAINE A unique exhibition of boat models and marine art will be on display at the Portland, Maine showroom of Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, 415 Cumberland Ave., from March 19 through April 17, coinciding with the Maine Boatbuilders Show. For additional information, call (207)774-3791. STEWARD DEPARTMENT: MEMBERS UPGRADE NOW Attention galley gang members: Here is your chance to use the new steward department training facility at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education. SIU members can practice and learn in the new state-ofthe-art facility as part of any steward department upgrading course. Check-in dates for the assistant cook, cook and baker, chief cook and chief steward courses all are open-ended. Contact the Lundeberg School admis­ sions office by writing to Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 for starting dates. ft 39 UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS! If you recently moved or chwged your name, it is necessary to have your correct address on file with theSeafarers Vacation Plan. If you have not yet notified the union, go to your nearest union hall and fill out a change of address form or send your new address (along with your name, book nilmber and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. J .- •• V.r.r-'C'"'' •JJ: ' /7- :I �v'': '•; rv,; 'tii^t'i >- APRIL 1993 ^->#' f ^ "^hree members who graduated from recertified programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship are among the 25 members who are retiring as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brothers William Tillman and Leo Paradise graduated from bosun recertification in 1974 and 1975 respectively, while Brother David Velandra successfully completed the steward recertifica­ tion program in 1984. A total of 22 members sign­ ing off sailed in the deep sea division while one member from each of the inland, Great Lakes and Atlantic fishermen divisions is retiring., Twelve of those signing off served in the military: five in the Army, three in the Air Force and two in the Navy. Brother Calvin Langley served in both the Army and Air Force. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Langley, Paradise, Tillman and Velandra as well as the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Wei! 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. ERNEST DOMINGUEZ, 65, joined the MCS in 1965 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Dominguez sailed as a steward assistant. Bom in New York, he upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Dominguez lives in the Bronx, N.Y. ROLAND FRANCIS­ CO, 65, joined the union in 1957 in the portofWilrmngtoi^Calif^'Anative of New Orleans, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Francisco retired to Sacramento, Calif. PETER JOHN BATAYIAS, HUDGINS, 69,joined 54, joined the Seafarers the Seafarers in 1972 in in 1969 in the port of his native Jacksonville, Norfolk, Va. Fla. A native He sailed in of Georgia, the steward he sailed as a chief steward. He department. Brother Hudgins calls Savannah, Ga. home. upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He served in the DAVID U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. BOONE, 59, Brother Hudgins still calls Nor­ joined the folk home. SIU in 1967 in the port of ALI Seattle. Bom JABER,61, in Philadel­ joined the phia, he SIU in 1968 sailed as a in the port of steward/baker. Brother Boone San Francis­ upgraded at the Lundeberg co. Bom in School frequently. He still calls Yemen, Seattle home. Arabia, he sailed as a steward assistant. HARRY Brother Jaber retired to Seattle. BOURNE, 65, joined the CALVIN Marine Cooks LANGLEY, and Stewards 65, joined (MSQ in the union in 1945 in the 1969 in the port of San port of Francisco, Mobile, Ala. before that union merged with the A Mississip­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland pi native, he WatCTs District (AGLIWD). A Bal­ sailed as a chief electrician. timore native, he sailed in the Brother Langley upgraded at steward department Brother Piney Point frequently. He Bourne served in the U.S. Air served in the U.S. Air Force from Force fixrm 1950 to 1953. He 1949 to 1953 and the U.S. Army retired to Long Beach, Wash. from 1958 to 1965. Brother Langley resides in Mobile. SAL BUZALI, HUBBERT 65, joined the LEE, 49, Seafarers in joined the 1969 in the Seafarers in port of New 1968 in the York. Bom port of San in Argentina, Francisco. he sailed in Bom in Jen­ Brother the steward department. nings, La., he La. Buzali lives in Metairie, sailed as a QMED. Brother Lee upgraded at the Lundeberg JOSEPH CROWLEY, School frequently. He lives in 65, joined the New Orleans. SIU in 1957 GEORGE in his native NICHOL­ New York. SON, 65, He sailed in joined the the deck SIU in 1973 department in the port of Brother Crowley served in the Seattle. A U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Washington He retired to Shelton, Wash. native, he sailed as a cook/baker. Brother Nicholson retired to Chicago. LEO PARADISE, 66,joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in Fall River, Mass., he completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Paradise resides in Moultonboro, N.H. RUFINO RAMIREZ, 68, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he sailed as a steward assistant. Brother Ramirez upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He, retired to Bayamon, P.R. JACK RANKIN, 66, joined the SIU in 1968 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Rankin sailed as a chief cook. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Brother Rankin still calls Mobile home. REYNALDO RODRI­ GUEZ, 66, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Bom in Manila, Philippines, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Rodriguez served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949. He resides in San Francisco. ALFRED SEVERE, 61,joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Baltimore. A Maryland na­ tive, he sailed as a steward/baker. Brother Severe served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1955. He lives in Baltimore. MURLE SHIRLEY, 65,joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Louisiana, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Shir­ ley served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. He retired to Shreveport, La. EDWARD SLINTAK, 70, joined the union in 1942 in the port of Bal­ timore. A na­ tive of Czecho­ slovakia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Slintak upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. WILLIAM TILLMAN, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Pass Christian, Miss., he com­ pleted the recertified bosun course at the Lundeberg School 19 in 1974. Brother Tillman retired to ML Shasta, Calif. RAFAEL TORO JR., 51, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Toro served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. DAVID VELANDRA, 63,joined the union in 1967 in the port of Bal­ timore, Bom in Michigan, he completed the steward recertification course at Piney Point in 1984. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Brother Velandra retired to Imlay City, Mich. INLAND JAMES LEE, 68, joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Hous­ ton. A Florida native, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Lee upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He resides in Blountstown, Ra. GREAT LAKES NORBERT WERDA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1950 in his native Alpena, Mich. Brother Werda sailed as a conveyorman. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Werda still calls Alpena home. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN SAMUEL SCOLA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in his na­ tive Gloucester, Mass. He sailed as a cook. Brother Scola still calls Gloucester home. CORRECTION On page 19 of last month's Seafarers LOG, an error was made in the pension notice for Martin McHale. Brother McHale sailed in the steward department. �1^:- •II 20 n APRIL 1993 5i^ilil£il5IIN; Know Your Rights ^ ^;.V, ing to deprive him or her of any ports and contributes to political FINANCIAL REPORTS. halls. If members believe there lished policy has been reaffirmed constitutional right or obligation candidates for elective office. All The constitution pf the SIU Atlan­ have been violations of their ship­ by membership action at the Sep­ by any methods, such as dealing contributions are vblunta^. No tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters ping or seniority rights as con tember 1960 meetings in all con- with charges, trials, etc., as well as contribution may be solicited or ports. The District makes specific provision tained in the contracts between the stitutional aU other details, the member so received because of force, job dis­ for safeguarding the membership's union and the employers, they responsibility for Seafarers LOG affected should immediately crimination, financial reprisal, or policy is vested in an editorial money and union finances. The should notify the Seafarers Ap­ threat of such conduct, or as a con­ notify headquarters. board which consists of the ex­ constitution requires a detailed peals Board by certified mail dition of membership in the union EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ ecutive board of the union. The audit by certified public account­ return receipt requested. The or of employment. If acontribution bers are guaranteed equal rights in executive board may delegate, ants every year, which is to be sub­ proper address for this is: is made by reason of the above employment and as members of from among its ranks, one in­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman mitted to the membership by the improper conduct, the member the SIU. These rights are clearly set dividual to carry out this respon­ Seafarers Appeals Board secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance should notify the Seafarers Inter­ forth in the SIU constitution and in sibility. 5201 Auth Way committee of rank-and-file mem­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ the contracts which the union has PAYMENT OF MONIES. No Camp Springs, Mb 20746 bers, elected by the membership, tified mail within 30 days of the negotiated with the employers. Full copies of contracts as monies are to be paid to anyone in each year examines the finances of contribution for investigation and Consequently, no member may be the union and reports fully their find­ referred to are available to members any official capacity in the SIU un­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ at all times, either by writing directly less an official union receipt is given discriminated against because of appropriate action and refund, if bers of this committee may make to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ for same. Under no circumstances race, creed, color, sex, national or involuntary. A member should should any member pay any money geographic origin. If any member support SPAD to protect and fur­ dissenting reports, specific recom­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all for any reason unless he is given such feels that he or she is denied the ther his or her economic, political mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust SIU contracts are availablein all SIU receipt. In theevent anyone attempts equal rights to which he or she is and social interests, and funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, halls. These contracts specify the to require any such payment be made entitled, the member should notify American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels Lakes and Inland Waters District wages and conditions under which without supplying a receipt, or if a union headquarters. that any of the above rights have SEAFARERS POLITICAL are administered in accordance an SIU member works and lives member is required to make a pay­ been violated, or that he or she with the provisions of various tmst aboard a ship or boat. Members ment and is given an official receipt, ACTIVITY DONATION — has been denied the constitution­ fund agreements. All these agree­ should know their contract rights, as jut feels that he or she should not SPAD. SPAD is a separate al right of access to union ments specify that the trustees in well as their obligations, such as liave been required to make such segregated fund. Its proceeds are records or information, the charge of these funds shall equally filing for overtime (OT) on the payment, this should immediately be used to further its objects and pur­ member should immediately poses including, but not limited to, consist of union and management proper sheets and in the proper man­ reported to union headquarters. notify SIU President Michael CONSTITUTIONAL fiirthering the political, social and representatives and their alter­ ner. If, at any time, a member Sacco at headquarters by cer­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ believes that an SIU patrolman or RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ economic interests of maritime tified mail, return receipt re­ sements of trust funds are made other union official fails to protect TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ workers, the preservation and fur­ quested. The address is: only upon approval by a majority their contraptual rights properly, he stitution are available in all union thering of the American merchant I of the trustees. All trust fiind finan­ or she should contact the nearest SIU laUs. All members should obtain marine with improved employ­ Michael Sacco, President cial records are available at the port agent. copies of this constitution so as to ment opportunities for seamen and headquarters of the various trust EDITORIAL POLICY — familiarize themselves with its con­ boatmen and the advancement of Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way funds. THE SEAFARERS LOG. The tents. Any time a member feels any trade union concepts. In connec­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A Seafarers LOG traditionally has other member or officer is attempt­ tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ member's shipping rights and refrained from publishing any ar­ seniority are protected exclusively ticle serving the political purposes by contracts between the union and of any individual in the union, of­ the employers. Members should ficer or member. It also has get to Imow their shipping rights. refrained from publishing articles and that was in June. It was over 180 degrees. Copies of these contracts are deemed harmful to the union or its Crew Aboard Harding On my next trip there, I was on the Liberty SS posted and available in all union collective membership. This estab- Is Happy and Weil Fed Stephen Vincent Benet. Joseph DiGiorgio [SIU Happy New Year! We, the members of the secretary-treasurer from 1972 to 1990] was our deck gang on the President Harding, would like BR. I made two more trips there on the Shickto go On record as being "Well Fed" on shinny. Christmas and New Years. The steward depart^ So you see, all the cargo we took to the Gulf ment really did an outstanding job in putting out This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU Pacific District went up to Russia. So don't you think we should the holiday fare. Pension Plan (Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, Plan No. GDI) get our medals, too? These men: Steward Ron Mathew, Chief for the year ended July 31,1992. The annual report has been filed with Cook Gerald Fig and GSU Timo, have consis­ Richard Heffley the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ Cardifr,NJ tently put out a fine menu and we are all talking ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). of our neglected diets. When the food is as well Basic Financial Statement prepared as these union men put out, you have a J. Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan happy ship, and we're all happy to have them expenses were $14,483,715. These expenses included $1,150,516 in aboard. administrative expenses and $13,333,199in benefits paid to participants Hoping that all good things happen to you and beneficiaries. A total of 6,015 persons were participants in or Setting the Record Straight and yours during the New Year, we are distress­ beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, dthou^ not all of Regarding Liberty Ships ingly overweight. these persons had yet eamed the right to receive benefits. Being a sponsor and lifetime member of The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was Deck Gang Crewmembers $156,607,498 as of July 31,1992, compared to $146,139,338 as of July President Harding Project Liberty Ship, a Liberty Ship made into a 31,1991. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its museum iniBdtimore, Md., I wanted to clarify net assets of $10,468,160. This increase included unrealized apprecia­ an error i^^Jn a local story about Project J. tion or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference Libert)^^l|5fi^ri^ story stated that the Liberty between thevalue of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value Ship SS Pdul Hamilton sank at Anzio, Italy on of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired April 20,\lw4, losing all hands (504 Kudos Given to Three during the year. American tr^ps, 47 merchant crew and 29 Aboard LNG Aquarius The plan had total income of $24,951,875 including employer arra^ guards). Please be informed of the absolutely out­ contributions of $2,129,368, earnings from investments of $6,483,120, This actually happened off Algiers, North stock dividends of $885,884, net realized gain on sale or exchange of standing work of the Steward/Baker Franklin Africa, in convoy UGS #38. While aboard the assets of $13,831,196, unrealized appreciation of assets of $1,611,235 Rohertson and Chief Cook Martin E. Buck and other income of $11,072. Employes do not contribute to this plan. SIU Liberty Ship SS Josiah Bartlett, we were and SA Mark W. Kotojarvi, during the past attacked by dive bombers and torpedo planes. tour pf duty on the LNG Aquarius. Minimum Funding Standards Coming down our colunm was the German Our holiday meals have been just stupendous Our actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed plane that hit and sank the SS Paul Hamilton. and service excellent. to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding Our ship made direct hits on the plane with Please be sure that a copy of this constandards of ERISA. assistance from a British gun boat running at our gramlatory letter gets into their pesonnel files. Your Rights to Additional information stem as we brought the plane down. That night. John J. Donahue You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any Axis Sally on radio claimed a great German Master, LNG Aquarius part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that victory—15 American ships sunk and no planes report: lost. The actual count was four ships and two 1. An accountant's report, " planes lost. 2. Assets held for investments, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. Any crewmember on the SS Josiah Bartlett To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write who is still with us will never forget that aboard or call theoffice of the Plan Administrator,SIU Pacific District Pension our ship (loaded with ammunition and with Helping the Russians Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Telephone drums of high octane gasoline on our deck), Before Murmansk Run number: (415) 495-6882. while under enemy fire, one of our crewmem­ This is old Rich Heffley, better known as Heff. You dso have the legally protected right to examine the annual bers known as "Brooklyn Charlie" was singing In 1943, when I first went to sea in Philly at report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, the national anthem! 6th and Market, the only foreign ships we had California 94105 or toobtain acopy from the U.S. Department of Labor Yes—the greatest seamen of the century were the Persian Gulf runs. I made four or five upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor sailed on SIU ships. trips there. should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Lalmr, 200 Con­ The first one was on an old Hog Islander, the Peter Salvo stitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. SS Kansan. We were at anchor for over a month. McKeesport, Pa. Letters to Editor f'f ' , Summary Annual Report SIU Pacific District Pension Plan • ^ -V.;,• ^ I'- .; •> t �vS;:.rr?..->.>v;\Vt;'.. • .:ot. :.. -• .^® ' •' ;•• ;^';-^V;" ._;, ;•• ;• V, •.••• _ APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG The S^farers LOG attempts to print as many digests of onion ship­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, l^ause of space iimitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's conhact department Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. UST PACIFIC (lOM), October 11—Chairman Raymond Brown, B< Secretary George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, En­ gine Delegate Kenny Hansen. Chairman reported transfer of ship's funds and read letter in response to scholarships. Educa­ tional director encouraged mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reports $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed • OT reported. Chairman announced cur­ rent issues of Seafarers LOG avail­ able. Crew discussed way news is communicated. Crew also dis­ cussed sanitation duties and pur­ chase of new movies. Crew requested a patrolman to come on board next port. UST PACIFIC{lOM), November 29—Chairman Raymond Brown, Secret^ George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, Enine Delegate Kenny Hansen, teward Delegate Faith Downs. Chairman announced job rotation during lifeboat drill to familiarize crew with all aspects. Educational director informed crew of safety personnel on ship for training. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced scholarship opportunity notice sent. Crew requested public t(telephone be made available! Crew also raised questions about availability of satellite television, more movies and library books. Crew requested patrolman for clarification of shore leave and launch service. LNG GEMINI(ETC), December 20—Chairman R. Mohamed, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ tional Director R. Gosneli, Deck Delegate James Kash, Engine Delegate M. Hill, Steward Delegate R. Aubuchon. Secretary reported Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon will attend chief steward course at Lundeberg School and wished him luck from all. Secretary also thanked crew for pleasant voyage. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $712 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported: Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. f v.. .-. re# OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), December 18—Chair­ man Frank Cottongin, Secretary is® Getting a Good View From the left, Pedro Marcial, Antonio Rodriguez and Luis Perez—all members of the Sea-Land shoregang in Puer­ to Rico—get to work. •f T. Laflitte, Educational Director Earl Macom. Chairman an­ nounced year-end payoff and Coast Guard inspection. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked Steward department for job well done. Crew requested lighting sys­ tem, sink and TV antenna be repaired. Crew asked contracts department to look into leave time. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), December 31— Chairman John Lundborg, Secretary G. Bryant, Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Brian Bassett, Engine Delegate Jean Couvillion, Steward Delegate Don Flunker. Chairman urged members to support union, guard rights and donate to SPAD. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew asked contracts department to look into raising pension cost of living allowance. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for holiday meals. Next portTacoma, Wash. UST PACIFIC (lOM), December 27—Chairman Raymond Brown, Secret^ George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, En­ gine Delegate Kenny Hansen, Steward Delegate Faith Downs. Educational director urged mem­ bers to go to Piney Point and upgrade skills. Treasurer reported $112 in ship's fund. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew requested patrolman to come aboard. Also asked contracts department to look into relief in Per­ sian Gulf and 20-year retirement period. Crew statra iraairs needed for dryer. Next port Galveston, Texas. AMERICAN CORMORANT (Pacific Gulf Marine), January 3— Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary Darryl Goggins, Educa­ tional Director L. Parker, Deck Delegate Charles Simmons, Eniine Delegate Lamar Parker, Iteward Delegate Mariano Moreira. Chairman announced layup of ship for six months. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported mail not being received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department (Steward/Baker Dar^l Goggins, Chief Cook Mariano Moreira, As­ sistant Cook Robert Wright, SAs Bertrand Macary and Derek Fye) for job well done. Next port: Kenya. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), January 24—Chairman Carlos Soto, Secretary Pedro Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Ivan Sails. Chairman distributed Seafarers LOGs. CONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), January 23—Chairman Salvatore Ciciulla, Secretary Donald Williams, Deck Delegate Thomas Atwell, Engine Delegate Lenny Strong. Chairman reminded crew to have shipping card when report­ ing to vessel. Ediiucational director announced Piney Point upgrading applications available. Treasurer reported $649.98 in ship's fund and reminded crew to sign out movies. Deck delegate reported diluted OT. No bSfs or disputed OT from engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked chief cook and galley gang for job well done. Next port: Sin­ gapore. CO(/f?/Ef? (Vulcan Carriers), January 17-^hairman Seymour Yaras, Secretary Richard Brumage, Educational Director Adrian Saavedra. Chairman asked crew to keep radio volume down. Educational director reminded crew to get benzene test. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported mail not being received and TV and VCR need repair. GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Service), January 10—Ghairman Carlton Hall, Secretary R. Ascano. Steward Delegate D. Huf­ fman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GflOTO/V (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), January 31—Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatcn, Educational Director Richard Natoli, Deck Delegate Eric Perez, Engine Delegate Peter Murtaugh, Steward Delegate Sukirman Suraredjo. Chairman reported smooth sailing and payoff upon arrival. He also reminded crew to donate to SPAD. Secretary extended vote of thanks to crew for keeping messroom clean. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (Maersk Lines), January 30—• Chairman T. Grosskruth, Secretaiy William Justi, Educa­ tional Director Dave Nance. Educa­ tional director reminded crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed restrictedto-shlp pay. ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transportation), January 31— Chairman Jimmy Rogers, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educa­ tional Director Paul Honeycutt, Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chairman repotted new couch for messhall received and VCR sent for repairs. He announced payoff in New York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new ice machine. Crew thanked steward department for delicious fresh tuna from St. Croix. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), January 31— Chairman V.T, Nielsen, Secretary Marvin St. George, Educational Director Monte Beck, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. Secretaiy thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at Hney Point. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. JAMES ANDERSON JR. (MaerskLines), January 31— Chairman Thomas Anderson, Secretary William Bunch, Educa­ tional Director R. Baker, Deck Delegate James Hailstone, Engine Delegate Kim Brown, Steward Delegate Thomas McCurdy. Chairman thanked galley gang for excellent job performance during Operation Restore Hope. Educa­ tional director urged crew to take advantage of education and train­ ing facilities at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Chairman reminded crew to keep dues current and the need for ben­ zene testing. Chairman announced iimiture in crew lounge sent to Sin­ gapore for repairs. Crew discussed need to provide Welfare Plan with marriage and birth certificates for dependents. Crew was thanked for ceeping tidy ship. Entire crew thanked galley gang for excellent service and meals. Next pott: VIogadishu, Somalia. L/BEHTT SEA (Liberty Maritime), January 24—Ghairman T.A. Burrell, Secretary W. Manuel Jr., Deck Delegate C.E. Bonilla, Engine Delegate A1 — —Delegate :Te Joseph Thomas, Steward trooks. Chairman thanked steward department for nice Christmas din­ ner. No beefs or disputed OT , reported. Next pott: Haifa, Israel. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), January 24—Chairman Carlos Spina Jr., Secret^ H.G. Williams, Educational Director James Scanlon, Deck Delegate Randy Black, Engine Delegate Isaac Rowel, Steward Delegate Gerardo Lopez. No beefs or dis­ puted OT repotted. Crew asked contracts department to look into getting additional { medical care on ship. Galley gang thanked by entire crew and ndoffia officers for excellent job. Next pott: Alexandria, Egypt. LNG LIBRA (ETC), January 31— till Darley, TSecretary Chairman Bill Alexander R^er, Educational Director Otis Sessions, Deck Delegate George Kehlis, Engine Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ man repotted all is well and TVs are in crew lounge. Additional Seafarers LOGs requested. Chair­ man announced posting of Piney Point classes ana reminded crew getting off to clean room and leave keys. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. Treasurer repotted $1,125 in 21 OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI), January 10—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secreta^ Nazareth Battle, Deck Delegate Francisco Orta, Engine Delegate Alex Resendez, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman repotted new chairs needed for recreation room and urged crew to donate to movie fund. Crew discussed launch ser­ vice. Educational director en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg "1. School. Crew Crev said trip was very pleasant. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked for clarification of retirement qualifica­ tions. Crew requested new bedspreads, sheets, TV and VCR head cleaner. Crew repotted enter­ tainment center and dishwasher need repairs. JNext pott: New Or­ leans. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI), January 19—Chairman D. Ellette. Chairman announced payoff and repotted chief cook will be signing off. Educational director en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Paul Union Meeting Aboard ITB Mobile While at Stapleton Anchcorage in New York, Bosun Fred Jensen (left). Steward Pedro Sellan (center) and Chief Cook Theodore Quammic attend the union meeting atx)ard the ITB Mobile. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LOGs distributed. Crew voted for new microwave oven. Chairman asked crew to help locate TV remote. Steward depart­ ment thanked by crew for outstand­ ing job. Next pott: Arun, Indonesia. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service)—^January 24— Chairman P. Butterworth, Secretary Carroll Kenny, Steward Delegate Ronald Tarantino. Chairman announced payoff and reminded crew to pay union dues and put in for vacation pay. Educa­ tional director urged crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Steward delegate reported some dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT repotted by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into emergency leave for members without loss job. Crew requested new coffee pot and better movies. The entire crew thanked steward department for ex­ cellent trip. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (SeaLand Service), January 17—Chair­ man John Bertolino, Secretary Edward Collins, Educational Director Kenneth Hart, Engine Delegate Roy Speer. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer netted $68 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Crew asked contracts department to look into emergency leave due to death or serious family illness. Crew thanked galley for job well done. Next pott: oston. OMI MISSOURI (Vulcan Car­ riers), January 10-—Chairman Michael Ventry, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate Mark Wright, Engine Delegate Donald Wright, Steward Delegate Jorge lemardez. Chairman announced layoff in Portugal and reminded :rew to clean rooms and linen, iucational director reminded qualified members to upgrade at Piney Point. Disputed OT repotted by deck delegate. No beefs or dis­ rated OT repotted by engine or eg; steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Hall Center and donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reminded crew to wear respirators when hooking up hoses. Beefs reported by engine and steward delegates. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck del^ate. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), January 3— Chairman J.L. Bass, Secretary C.S. Navarro, Deck Delegate Donald Gilbert, Engine Delegate John Rwp, Steward Delegate Cfuer Marco Guevara. Chairman ad­ vised crew to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School and use education as jab security. Secretary thanked crew for cooperation in keeping messhall and crew lounge clean. Educational director encouraged those with enough seatime to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Crew repotted dryer needs repair. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent holiday meals. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), January 17—Chairman Frank Cottongin, Secretary C. Miks, Educational Director Earl Macom, Deck Delegate Kenneth Moore, Engine Delegate Gene White, Steward Delegate T. Kreis. Chairman announced change of captains and payoff. He reminded crew to keep lower passage door closed at all times. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 25—Chairman A. Mohsin, Secretary R. Malozi, Educational Director V. Carpi, Deck Delegate D. Davis, Engine Delegate J. Coombe, Steward Delegate G. Vorise Jr. Chairman discussed importance of donating to SPAD to help get jobs and en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Paul " " Center. Secretary repotted receiving fresh stores and sending linen ashore in Houston. He thanked crew for keeping messhalls clean at night and gave spe­ cial thanks to Chief Electrician V. Caipi. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney PoinL No beefs or disputed OT repotted. , Crew repotted new cushions and vacuum cleaner needed in/loimge. Next pott: Houston. Continued on page 22 . I •/ ' . �22 SEAFAKRSLOG Point. No beefs or disputed OT man discussed importance of reported. Crew requested VCR be SPAD forJob security and en­ hooked up in crew lounge. couraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaContinued from page 21 puted OT reported. Land Service), January 17—Chair­ man R. Stuverud, Secretary M. SEA-LAND HA WAII(Sea-Land SAM HOUSTON(Waterman ny, iEducational Director Service), January 31—Chairman J. Meany, Steamship), January 10—Chair­ :l^i G. Carter, Secretaiy J. Jones, Educa­ Brett Landis, Deck Delegate man Jorge Osorio, Secreta^ tional Ehrector D. Gordius. Chair­ Poer, Engine Delegate M. Fer­ Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director guson, Steward Delegate G. Shir­ man reported a good trip to Hong repoi Donald Christian, Deck Delegate ley. Secretary reminded members ;ry (cold ''"weather Kong despite very Claude Lee HoUier, Engine of importance of donating to Crew thanked galley gang and Delegate Brian Monnerjahn, SPAD and helping passage of a deck department for jobs well Steward Delegate Ronald Moore. maritime bill. Educational director done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Secretary reported year-end encouraged members to upgrade vouchers will be delivered to ship SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE skills at Lundeberg School. No in Suez Canal. He discussed impor­ (Sea-Land Service), January 3beefs or disputed OT reported. tance of upgrading at Lundeberg Secretaiy A. Davis, Educational Crew asked contracts department idci School. Treasurer reported $280 in Director C.M. Devonish, Engine to look into retirement at any age ship's fund. Deck, engine and Delegate Saleh Ali, Steward for members who have 20 years steward delegates reported beefs. Delegate Cecil Gubisch. Crew seatime. No disputed OT reported. Crew re­ gave vote of thanks to Assistant quested three-way switch for TV. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Vice President Tony Sacco for Entire crew thanked steward depart helping during payoff. Secretary Service), January 17—Chairman ment for good food during Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary A. and educational director reminded Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hassan, Educational Director members of importance of upgrad­ ing at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ Steven Miller, Engine Delegate SEA-LAND A TLANTtC (SeaGerald Rogers, Steward Delegate Land Service), January 31—Chair­ puted OT reported. Crew said they Miguel Pabon. Crewmembers dis­ are glad to see Sea-Land Indeman Calvin James, Secretary F. cussed pension increases and enaence off European routes and Costango, Educational Director seatime. No beefs or disputed OT ack in United States. Next port: Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate reported. Crew requested new Kobe, Japan. Mario Batiz, Engine Delegate recliners for lounge and stated they Paul Moran, Steward Delegate SEA-LAND NA VIGA TOR (Sea- are looking forward to entertain­ Eugene Perez Jr. Chairman Land Service), January 31—Chair­ ment system. Vote of thanks was reported crew lounge chairs are man Werner Becher, Secretary R. given to steward department for a going to be Exed or replaced and ^ingat. Educational Director J.B. well prepared Christmas and New TV and VCR need repair. Canaghaii, Deck Delegate Sean Year's dinners. Next port: Secretaiy reported new TV Jaherty, Engine Delegate Robert Elizabeth, N.J. promised but sent to wrong ship. Zurfluh, Steward Delegate No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaRaymond Garcia. Chairman Crew thanked galley gang. Next Land Service), January 31—Chair­ thanked crew for cooperation and port: Boston man J.R. Colson, Secretary Scott togetherness that made shipyard Opsahl, Educational Director Wil­ stay pleasant. Educational director SEA-LAND CHALLENGER liam Hatchel, Engine Delegate O. urged members to upgrade at Lun­ (Sea-Land Service), January 10— Mortensen, Steward Delegate deberg School. No beefs or disChairman Roy Williams, juted OT reported. Crew requested Jose Maglalan^. Chairman an­ Secretary H.L. Scypes. Chairman nounced ship going into dry dock for new coffee machine. Crew gave reported new TV is being dis­ 14 days in^Kobe. Educational direcvote of thanks to galley gang for cussed and announced payoff. me food served and social thanks tor posted Piney Point schedule and Secretary stated more hnens are discussed importance of upgrading or excellent Christmas dinner. needed on ship. No beefs or dis­ at Paul Hall Center. No brefs or dis­ "Jext port: Tacoma, Wash. puted OT reported. Vote of thanks puted OT reported. Crew thanked given to steward department for SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Seagalley gang for holiday feast, espe­ deck cookouts. Next port: Land Service), January 20—Chair­ dally cially the the'barbecue. Elizabeth, N.J. man S. Evans, Deck Delegate jr.T. Milabo, Steward Delegate A. SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sealussein. Educational director an­ Januai7 17—Chairman WilUam hand Service), January 31-^hairnounced upgrading schedule Sharp, Secretary Franchesca man John Stout, Deck Delegate Rose, Educational Director posted. No beefs or disputed OT R.E. Wagner, Engine Delegate reported. Crew thanked chief Raymond Frail, Deck Delegate Horst Beatjer, Steward Depart­ steward, chief cook and entire galWayne Ward, Engine Delegate ment James Harper. Chairman ey gang for variety of good food. Charlie Sandino, Steward thanked galley gang for Christmas Delegate Mansour Abdalla. Chair­ and New Year meeds and reminded Next port: Oakland, Cauf. man and crew thanked steward crew to leave rooms clean and keys SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE department for wonderful holiday behind when signing off. Educa­ ,Sea-Land Service), January 20— feast. He stated it was like being at tional director advised members to Chairman Richard Moss, a Hawaiian luau. The galley gang upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or Secretary Gary Griswold, Educa­ included Chief Steward Franchesca disputed OT retried. Crew dis­ tional Duector William C^eron, Rose, Chief Cook Mansour Abdal­ cussed time and work at sea. Steward Delegate Bert Winfield. la and SA Joshua Hollinger. He Chairman reported a great crew SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Seasaid smooth sailing with happy Land Service), January 24—Chair­ and everything ran smoothly. He crew makes one big happy itamily. thanked steward department for man Carlos De Grucia, Secretaiy Secretary encouraged members to ] |ood meals. Secretary thanked crew J.R. Culls, Deck Delegate Joseph take advantage of educational pro­ or picking up after themselves in Leheuw, Engine Delegate J.Gotgram at Lundeberg School and ounge and messhall. Educational tschlich. Steward Delegate J. upgrade. Engine delegate reported director reminded members to Wadsworth. Chairman reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center new dryer ordered. Secretary OT reported by deck or steward reported new refrigerator for galley and become more professional. No delegates. Crew promised to work reefs or disputed OT reported. Crew together to keep union strong. Next ordered. No beefs or disputed OT asked contracts department to look reported. Crew thanked steward port: Jacksonville, Fla. nto an inarease in pension benefits. department for job well done. Next Next port Charleston, S.C. USNS POLLUX(Bay Tankers), port: Elizabeth, N.J. January 23—Chairman Michael SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea- SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaDavis, Secretaiy H. Ward, EducaLand Service), January 17—Chair­ Land Service), Jmuary 24—Chair­ tional Director orD. D. Jones, Deck man J. Edwards, Secretary J. Jim, Delegate Ronnie Lambert, Engine man Elex Gary Jr., Secretary E. Steward Delegate M. Abdulla. Michael Douroudous, Education­ Delegate Robert Stevenson, Chairman announced payoff. al Director Jim McBride, Deck Steward Delegate Martha Lion. Vocational director encouraged Delegate Walter Price, Engine Secretary reported very safe trip members to upgrade at Piney Delegate Charles Kichak. Chair­ with good crew. Crew requested new movies. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. USNS PREVAIL (USMMI), January 28—Chairman Grant Shipley, Secretary A. Davidson, Educational Director Michael Hooper, Deck Delegate William Fielding, Engine Delegate Gary Hare, Steward Delegate Michelle Hopper. Secretary reported ballots from Naval Base in Rota, Spain were not received by members in time to vote in presidential elec­ tion. Local,voting was done. Educa­ tional director announced eight members received CPR certifica­ tion in Rota. He reported informa­ tion on upgrading, vacation and medical benefits available to all members. Crew asked contracts departipent to send copies of / SIUAJSMMI contract. Crew reported ship's books donated to Bosun Teddy Nielsen makes sure all lines are stowed during the local naval library and more books ITB Philadelphia's payoff at Stapieton Anchorage in New York. have been received from American Ships Digest Everything In Its Place AFRIL 1993 Alexander Reyer, Educational Merchant Marine Society. Director O.Sessions, Deck BROOKS RANGE (lOM), Delegate George Kehlis, Engine February 24—Chairman M.G. Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Gutierrez, Secretary J.S. Smith, Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ Educational Director K. Miles, man announced room inspection Deck Delegate M.R. Hester, En­ for those signing off. Secretary gine Delegate J. Laguana. Chair­ man reminded crew to separate plastic from garbage in room trash. Crew requested new TV. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE HENRY(OMl), February 12—Chairman T.S. Votsis. Secretary A. Holland, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Delegate Benny Freeland, Engine Delegate Troy Fleming, Steward Delegate R.C. Catahan. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD and keep dues up-to-date. He announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), February 14—Chairman S. Yaras, Secretaiy A. Ross. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported efforts being made for ship's fiind. Chief Steward Franchesca GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Rose prepares the daily menii Service), February 14-—Chairman atx}ard the SeaMPac/Wc. Carlton Hall, Secretary R. Ascano. Steward Delegate Donald Huffman. No beefs or disputed reminded members to upgrade at OT reported. Crew thanked Piney Point. Educational director steward department for excellent announced SIU representative to variety of good food. Next port: visit ship in next port. Treasurer Port Everglades, Fla. reported $144 in members' fund and $1,397 in general fond. No GLOBAL SENTINEL (Trans­ beefs or disputed OT. Crew oceanic Cable), February 12— reported Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman J. Olson, Secretary D. Crew requested new movies and Collison, Deck Delegate J. current issues of magazines. Stringer, Engine Delegate C. ^cCoy, Steward Delegate David LNG VIRGO (ETC), February Nason. Chairman thanked galley 28—Chairman Monte Pereira, gang for cookout and reminded Secretary Robert Brown, Deck crew to keep lounge clean. Treasurer reported $1,400 in ship's Delegate John Batorski, Steward fund. No beefs or disputed OT Delegate Glenn Williams. Chair­ man reported SIU port agent Sal reported. Crew asked bosun to Aquia visited ship in Japan and check into transportation to and crew voted to use ship's fond for Tom ship in Astoria, Ore. Next port: Astoria. second subscription to Stars & Stripes. No beefs or disputed OT GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ reported. Crew requested shore tion), February 28—Chairman N. gang for Indonesia. Crew thanked Hatthey, Secretary A. Banky, galley gang for fine meals. Next ^ucational Director R. Natobi, port: Osaka, Japan. mgine Delegate P. Murtach, Steward Delegate M. Hammock. NEWARK BA Y(Sea-Land Ser­ Chairman announced payoff and vice), February 14-—Secretary J. ayup of ship in May or June. He Educational Director thanked lanked stewar steward~ department for great Jordan, Richard Johnson, Deck Delegate larbecue. Educational director Robert Kirk, Engine Delegate reminded members of Lundeberg Philip Pardovich, Steward School scholarship deadline on April Delegate Willie Grant. Secretary 5 and urged them to upgrade. No announced payoff. Educational reefs or disputed OT reported. director reminded members of im­ Steward delegate thanked crew for portance of upgrading at Lun­ lelp and participation in cookouL deberg School. No beefs or Crew requested short-wave radio, a disputed OT. Crew thanked mixer and was told new sofa was OTsteward department for job well dered. Rqrairs needed to TV, radio done. Next port: Boston. antoinas and galley refrigerator. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan OVERSEAS ALASKA Transportation), February IP(Maritime Overseas), February Chairman T. Tierney, Deck 13—Chairman John Zepeda, delegate Joe Turocy, Engine Secretary D. DeCesare, Education­ delegate Leo Sullivan, Steward al Director C.K. Dunnavant, Deck Delegate J. Emidy. Crew reported Delegate B. Riddick, Engine dishwasher needs repair. Steward Delegate John Cooper, Steward del^ate reported disputed OT. No beel:fs or disputed OT reported by Delegate Malcolm Holmes. Chair­ deck or engine delegates. Crew re­ man read letter received from head­ quested new couch for lounge. quarters. Educational director Vlembers urged to use caution on urged members to take opportunity decks due to icing in cold weather. to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Crew discussed importance of Treasurer reported $50 in ship's educating public on merchant fond. Steward delegate reported marine and its function—not only disputed OT. No beefs or disputed in defense but commercial use. OT reported by deck or engine Crew suggested union commer­ delegates. Chief pumpman gave cials educating public. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for excellent food. Next port: ment for fine meals. Galley gang New Orleans. thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Next port: New York. OVERSEAS MARILYN LIBERTY SUN (Liberty (Maritime Overseas), February Maritime), February 21-Chair­ 21—Chairman Peter Victor, man Willie Rice, Secretary F.L. Yashington, Educational Director Secretary Ray Fletcher, Deck V.Sj Delegate A. Sjaastad, Engine )ouglas Felton, Engine Delegate Delegate Hector Frederick, ). Walker. Chairman announced layoff. Secretary reminded crew to Steward Delegate Lucas Mar­ tinez. Chairman reported smooth itrip bunks, clean room and leave cey before signing off. Educational sailing and good crew. He asked crew signing off to clean rooms and director discussed importance of ipor leave "fresh " nn Hnens. " He announced upgrading at Paul Hall Center. Enpayoff. He noted this was greafcrew ; »ine delegate reported disputed and thanked everyone. Secretary OT. No b^fs or disputed OT thanked crew for cooperation in reported by deck or steward keeping tidy ship. No" beefs or dis­ delegates. pute OT repoi^. ( . Crew gave vote NG LIBRA (ETC), February 8of thanks to galley gang for job well Chairman Bill Darley, Secret^ done. Next port: New Orleans. What's for Lunch? v.. • :f s.^3! •.J ..-sl �r ••/V..- '•^\ • .1<«V APRIL 1993 •'>'< SEAFARERS LOG Final Departures DEEP SEA Navy from 1943 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in January 1974 WILLIAM ALLEN Pensioner Wil liam Allen, 84, died February 16. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS)inl949 in his native Seattle, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Allen began receiving his pension in September 1976. LORENZO ALVARADO Pensioner Lorenzo Alvarado, 63, passed away February 24. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of New York. Brother Alvarado sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother ^varado retired in October 1988. JAMES BOTANA i. 23 Pensioner James Botana, 70, died Febraary 11. The na­ tive of Cuba joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New York. Brother Botana sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in April 1988. LARRY BOUTTE Pensioner Larry Boutte, 69, passed away December 10,1992. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Boutte began receiving his pension in July 1973. HARVEY BURGE Pensioner Harvey Burge, 75, died Febmary 11. A native of Picayune, Miss., he joined the union in 1945 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Burge sailed in the deck dqrartmenL He retired in September 1983. YUNG K. CHOW Pensioner Yung K. Chow, 87, passed away December 28,1992. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1950 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Chow began receiving his pension in December 1969. SHIU L. CHOY Pensioner Shiu L. Choy, 75, died January 3. A China native, he _ oined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1946 in the port of San Francisco, before that union ma-ged with the AGLIWD. Brother Choy retired in August 1974. FEDELE DIGIOVANNI Pensioner Fedele DiGiovanni, 86, »assed away Febmary 10. He oined the SIU in 1951 in his na­ tive New Orleans. Brother Di­ Giovanni sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. •..y • GEORGE GREEN Pensioner George Green, 70, died Decem­ ber 2,1992. A native of Seattle, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Green retired in July 1977. JOSEPH GUIDICE JR. Joseph GuidiceJr., 34, died January 19. Bom in New York, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Guidice sailed in the deck department. DARWIN HAND Darwin Hand, 51, passed away Febmary 15. A native of Gary, Ind., he joined the Seafarers in 1982 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Hand sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1988. Brother Hand served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1968. PAUL HUGLI Pensioner Paul Hugh, 72, died December 30,1992. A Cdifomia native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1941 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Hugh began receiving his pension in June 1964. JOSEPH LISI Pensioner Joseph Lisi, 74, passed away Febmary 8. He joined the SIU in 1960 in his native New York. Brother Lisi sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. Brother Lisi served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1941 to 1945. He retired in March 1984. RJ. LOWE R.J. Lowe, 63, died December 16, 1992. Bom in Mississippi, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Lowe completed the steward recertification class at Piney Point in 1983. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. HARRY LUCKEY Pensioner Harry Luckey, 70, passed away Decem­ ber 19, 1992. A native of LaBelle, Ra., he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Luckey sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Luckey began to receive his pension in January 1988. GREGORIO MADERA Gregorio Madera, 43, died January 12. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Madera sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. JESSIE MARTIN WILLIAM HUNTER Pensioner William Hunter, 74, passed away January 24. Bom in Warren, Ark., he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Hunter upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1935 to 1962. Brother Hunter retired in September 1983. Jessie Martin, 67, passed away January 6. A native of Alabama, he joined the union in 1975 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Martin sailed in the en­ gine department. ROBERT JOFFERN Pensioner Robert Joffem, 80, died anuary 5. Bom in Arizona, he oined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San "rancisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Joffem began receiving his pension in October 1970. JUANMELENDEZ Pensioner Juan MelenI dez, 65, died Febmaiy 4. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the |X)rt of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Vlelendez upgraded at Piney Point in 1977. He retired in July 1992. JAMES JOHNSON Pensioner James Johnson, 74, passed away January 10. A native of Louisiana, he joined the union 1955 in the port of New Orleans, le sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Johnson served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. EON KANE Pensioner Leon Kane, 66, died Febmary 19. A New York native, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Kane sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in July 1969. WILLIAM MINES William Mines, 62, passed away Febmary 1. An Oklahoma native, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of 'ortland. Ore. Brother Mines sailed in the steward department. ROBERT MORRISON Pensioner Robert Morrison, 75, died Febmary 11. Bom in Iowa, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. MILTON PANG Milton Pang, 56, died September 12,1992. Bom in China, he joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Pang sailed in the steward department. AHMED MOUSSAIN Ahmed Moussain, 63, passed away January 18. A native of Yemen, Arabia, he joined the union in 1990 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Moussain sailed in the steward department. FRANK PENNING RUYK.NG Pensioner Ruy K. Ng died January 5. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1947 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Ng began receiving his pension in July 1976. JIMMIE NICHOLSON Jimmie Nicholson, 40, passed away Febmary 12. A native of Cheyaw, S.C., he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1978. Brother Nicholson sailed in the engine department. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. Frank Pen­ nine, 42, passed away December 24, 1992. He joined the SIU in 1990 in his native New York. Brother Pennine sailed in the steward department. vr EMMANUEL RAPITIS Pensioner Em­ manuel Rapitis, 70, died Decem­ ber 23, 1992. Bom in Greece, he joined the union in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother Rapitis sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in December 1988. GERONIMO REFUERZO Pensioner Geronimo Refiierzo, 84, passed away January 18. A native Continued on page 25 S.N. 'Smitty' Smith Passes Away; Saiiedin Galleys for 50 Years Samuel N. "Smitty" Smith passed away February 7. The retired steward department mem­ ber—a fixture in the San Francis­ co hall—was 74. Brother Smith began sailing in 1938 with the Marine Cool« ailQ Stewards as a cook aboard an American President Lines ship. He decided to give it a try after listening to an uncle describe what life is like at sea. He con­ tinued sailing until his retirement from the SIU in 1989, when he signed off the President Taft. For most of his maritime career, he sailed aboard pas­ senger ships. But, during World War 11, he signed on to whatever ship needed his help in the galley. Smith, in an interview in 1990 Samuel N. Smith with a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, recalled the most memorable shipment aboard a In 1980, Smith came to the vessel on which he sailed during Seafarers Harry Lundeberg that period was "transporting School of Seamanship to work mules for the 97th Infantry." with SIU members preparing to crew the dining room staff of the Worked Passenger Ships SS Independence. He served as Following the war, the New chief steward when the first York native returned to sailing on American Hawaii Cruises vessel passenger ships. He worked his made its inaugural run, then way up the ladder from waiter to worked his way up to hotel maitre d'. Along the way, he manager. He also served as hotel picked up some tricks of the trade manager aboard the Indy's sister that made his voyages ship, the SS Constitution. memorable for the passengers. 44 Round Trips "One evening on the trips, we The galley gang member es­ featured a 'Nights of Arabia' theme. 1 helped make the cos- timated he made 44 trips around tumes for the event," he recalled. the world during his career on the "In fact, we tried to have cos­ various passenger ships. He stated tumes and decorations for all his favorite vessel was the Presi­ kinds of special parties. That's dent Roosevelt because of "the why so many people came back great crewmembers aboard." to my ships." Following his retirement. Smith volunteered his time in the San Francisco hall, making cof­ 6,000 Christmas Cards One of Smith's characteristics fee for members and helping with was making friends whenever he special events. At his request. Brother sailed. At &e time of his death, his Christmas card list was Smith's ashes were scattered at greater than 6,000. He mailed- sea outside the Golden Gate cards to each person on the list Bridge following a ceremony aboa^ the President Jackson. every year. • (r �...-T, 24 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Cruise Director and Staff Members Put the Fun into Sailing Hawaii No cruise is complete without sunrise with aerobics, walking the people who provide the spe­ and jogging sessions. For those cial, personal touches—those passengers not going ashore on a who t^e away any of the possible given day, there are—among worry a passenger might have numerous other activities— while sailing around the ukelele and hula lessons, arts and crafts sessions, bingo games and Hawaiian islands. On board the SlU-crewed In­ children's programs. In the afternoon, the staff dependence and Constitution, might put on short plays or enter­ cruise directors like Robert tain tea-time passengers with a Tanaka and Greg Fucci oversee few trips down memoiy lane on almost all of the passenger ac­ tivities on the seven-day voyages. the piano. The ships' orchestras From organizing passenger talent entertain in the evenings before Ready to help travellers aboard the Constitution are (from left) Jr. Asst. shows or trivia conteste to limng late-night pajama and dance par­ Purser Deslree Dold, Chief Purser Lynn Santos and Jr. Asst. Purser "P magic shows or big band-style ties begin. However, when the American entertainment for listening and Eldie Bawden. dancing pleasure, the cruise Hawaii Cruises vessels are dock­ directors and their staffs keep ed and passengers seek to become tourists, another SlU-crewed things moving. "Our goal is make sure the pas­ department is there to help. A stop sengers are happy and involved," at the purser's office on the main Fucci noted. "We want to make deck of either of the "White sure there always is something on Ships" can make sure passengers board the ship for them to see or have no problems when they go ashore. do." Cruise directors and staff, all Chief pursers like Sally Jo of whom are Seafarers, start at Robinson and Lynn Santos •\ •^ work with other SIU members to sell tour tickets, offer information about on-shore attractions, line up ear rentals, cash travellers checks and do many other things for tourists seeking to enjoy the beauty of one of the islands. Their offices are open 24 hours and assist passengers on board with such after-hours items as providing an extra pillow for the cabin or locating a medical of­ ficer for someone who had too much sun during the day. The Constitution orchestra, composed of SIU members, plays for passengers after dinner in the Tropicaria Showplace. Cruise Director Greg Fucci orAssisting a passenger on the Independence is Jr. Asst. Purser Alex ganizes passenger activities Viemez. aboard the Constitution. A Taking a call from a passenger on the Constitution is Jr. Asst. Pur­ ser Shannon Perry. Sports Director Derrick Mizuguchi keeps track of a passenger's workout aboard the Independence. _ u • * I , Saxaphonist Sean Lyons finds a Working in the purser's office aboard the Independence are Chief secluded place to practice onPurser Sally Jo Robinson and Jr. Asst. Purser Steve Hinton. board the Independence. Members of the Independence orchestra are (from left) Tom Rastorfer, Eric Shifrin, Robin Miyashiro (band leader), Sean Lyons, Rich Rychel and Chris Sharkey. Taking a moment to plan the evening's activities are (from left) Musician Keoni Manuel, Attendant Roey Daugherty, Deck/Lounoe Steward Deidre Larkin, Stage Manager Greg frochill' Deck/Lounoe Steward Sonny Whiting and Asst. Stage Manager Rick Erickson. '/'r- ' , -- ; .'i > • �APRIL 1993 Final Departures Continued from page 23 of the Fliilippine Islands, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1941 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Refuerzo sailed as a ma-chant mariner during World War II. He retired in April 1970. LESTER SMITH Pensioner Lester Smith, 68, died January 25. Bom in Washington, N.C., he joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Smith completed the bosun recertification class at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. WILLIAM SMITH Pensioner William Smith, 65, passed away January 17. He joined the Sharers in 1947 in his native • Philadelphia. Brother Smith sailed in the deck department. He began re­ ceiving his pension in January 1986. BOBBIE B. SPEARS Pensioner Bobbie Spears, 67, died February 8. A native of Okhurst, Okla., he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Spears sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in January 1987. ORVILLESTICH Pensioner Orville Stich, 71, passed away February 9. Bom in Dahlgren, 111., he joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Stich sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in October 1981. GREGORY TAYLOR Gregory Taylor, 37, died Novem­ ber 21, 1992. A native of Jonesboro, Ark., he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. Brother Taylor sailed in the steward depart­ ment. THOMAS WALKER Pensioner Thomas Walker, 57, passed away Febmary 18. A Los An­ geles native, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Walker completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. HENRVWU Pensioner Henry Wu, 84, died November 27, 1992. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1939 in the port of ms SEAFARERS LOG San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wu began receiving his pension in January 1968. INLAND SIDNEY ASNER Sidney Asner, 58, passed away January 26. A New York native, he joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Asner sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1971. JAMES DILLON Pensioner James Dillon, 63, died Febmary 6. Bom in Easton, Md., he joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Dil Ion sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Boatman Dillon served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He began receiving his pension in September 1991. STANLEY JAMES Stanley James, 55, passed away January 23. A native of Jackson, Miss., he joined the union in 1979 in the port of New Orleans. Boat­ man James sailed in the deck department. WILLIAM MALLARD Pensioner William Mal­ lard, 76, died January 17. A New Bern, N.C. native, he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Mallard sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1944. Boatman Mallard began receiving his pension in August 1978. began receiving his pension in January 1989. FRANCIS POTTER Pensioner Francis Pot- . ter, 82, died Febmary 6. Bom in Michigan, he joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Potter sailed in the engine department. He retired in November 1975. " LEON STILLWELL Pensioner Leon Stillwell, 78, passed away Febmary 15. A native of Mackinaw City, Mich., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Detroit. Brother Stillwell sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in July 1981. Pensioner Wilfred Roux, 74, died Febmary 11. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the union in 1967 in the port of Seattle. Boatman Roux sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in December 1981. GREAT LAKES HUSSEIN ALEIDAROOS Pensioner Hussein Aleidaroos, 58, passed away October 16, 1992. A native of Yeman, Arabia, he joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Detroit. Brother Aleidaroos Morale Reported High On LNG Capricorn "Hard work is a pleasure among SIU members aboard the LNG Capricorn," reported Bosun A.L. *Tet^' Waters to the Seafarers LOG. The February 21 ship's minutes reported no beefs or disputed OT on the Energy Transporation Corp. vessel. The minutes were signed by Chairman Waters, Secretary J.L. Gibbons, Educational Director D. Busby, Deck Delegate Dirk Adams, Engine Delegate Thomas Harris and Steward Delegate George Taylor. The camaraderie among crewmembers is evident in everyday activities at sea. Bosun Waters added. The steward department prepares excellent meals, and he noted his pleasure in sailing with such an enjoyable and experienced crew. Chief Cook George Taylor and SA Donna Moore add smiles and laughter to each day with their happy approach to a long day's work aboard the Capricorn, he pointed out. The report noted Waters plans to retire this year after one more voyage. The crew stated they will miss him when he signs off for the last time. • -1 ATLANTIC FISHERMEN RAYMOND RICHARDS Pensioner Raymond Richards, 75, died January 30. Bom in Newburyport, Mass., he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. Brother Richards served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired in November 1978. RAILROAD MARINE Members of the deck department take time out from a busy day to pose for a group photo. They are (from left) OS Kevin Young, Bosun A.L. "Pete" Waters, AB Dirk Adams, OS Jake Mayo and AB Jeff Fry. JOHNWEIDNER Pensioner JohnWeidner, 90, passed away January 25. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y.,he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. He retired in January 1968. SA Darrell Weather- Cleaning air con- Wiper D. Bell stows spoon helps with gal­ ditioner screens is his cle^up materials ley washup. QMED Tom Harris, for the day. JAMES McTIGHE Pensioner ANTHONY MAXWELL James McPensioner An­ Tighe, 80, thony Max­ died January well, 72, 10. A native passed away of Paterson, Febmary 3. N.J.,he He joined the joined the Seafarers in SIU in 1963 1957 in his na­ in the port of New York. Brother tive New Or­ McTighe sailed in the deck depart­ leans. Boatman Maxwell sailed in ment. He began to receive his pen­ the deck department. He retired in sion in April 1970. Febmary 1988. WELFREDROUX 25 SA Donna Moore and Recer- Preparing each meal with a tified Steward John Gibbons smiie is Chief Cook George clean fresh red snapper. Taylor. Summary Annual Report SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. This is a summ^ of the annual report for the Your Rights to Additional InfoimaUon SIU PD Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. You have the right to receive a copy of the full (Employer Identification No. 94-1431246, Plan No. annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The 501) for the year ended July 31, 1992. The annual items list^ below are included in that report; report has b^n filed with the Internal Revenue 1. An accountant's report, Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ 2. Assets held for investments, ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). 3. Transactions in excess of five (5) percent of the fund assets. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $10,857,639. These expenses included $293,902 in administra­ tive expenses and $10,563,737 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,188 per­ sons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $3,052,472 as of July 31, 1992, compared to $3,934,296 as of the beginning of the plan year. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $881,824. The plan had total income of $9,975,815 including employer contributions of $9,773,180, earnings from investments of $ 169,055, and other income of $33,580. Employees do not contribute to this plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, SIU PD Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Telrohone Number. (415) 4956882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the atmual report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of coping costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pen­ sion and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. ... .... , �20 SOFARBRSLOG APRR. 1993 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes • • • . • -'f'- Trainee Lifeboat Class 508—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 508 are (from left, kneeling) William Sorenson, Dale Rice, Kimberly Clark, Micfiael Santiago, Gamal Fitatiey, (second row) Bryan Ellis, Terrence Carmody, Andrew Palmer, Duane Washington, Eric Graham, Ben Cusic (instructor), (third row) David Connole, Michael Moore, Everett Downey, Bruce Sewer, Charles Wright and Patrick Levens. Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the February 8 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, front row Saleh Nagi Hussen, Gualberto Mirodor, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Lee Toczylowski, Stephen Adams and Robert Habina Jr Welding—Members of the March 9 class in welding are (from left) Bill Foley (instructor), Robert Curtin, Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on February 12 are Joshua/ Mayer, Marcos Hill, Olifidio Esquivel Jr., William Jarvi, Sergio Pasilong, Paul Peterson, Gilbert Tedder (from left) Bill Lupton, Milton Gomes, Gerard McGovem and Jake Jr., David Plumb, Jim Gibson and Larry Pittman. Karaczynski (instructor). Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on March 9 are (from left, kneeling) Scott Snodgrass, Dale Kaiser, James Ward, Darryl Smith, Sean Flaherty, Thomas Sneed, Mike Soulier, David Denizac, Rodney Irons, (second row) Phillip Jackson, Daniel Bryant, Michael Smith, Joseph Young, Mark Bleau, Sean Essex, Derek Law, Ahmed Naga, Cory Gardiner, (third row) Rick James, Phillip Evans, Michael Ethridge, Kevin Masefield, William Dize, Kenneth Cuffee, Alfred Tucker, Robert Stanback, (fourth row) Casey Taylor (instructor), Dodd Edington, Michael Conway and Clay Swidas. Marine Electronics Technician I—Graduating from this engine department course on February 23 are (from left, seated) Robert C. Adams, David Murphy, Henry Muller, (standing) Albert Schroeder, Floyd Tumer and Russ Levin (instructor). Celestial Navigation—Completing the three-week <»lestial navigation course on * • i ** • I February 8 are (from left, front row) Jake Karaczynski (instarctor), Donald Marini, Darren Marine blectncal Maintenance—Successfully completing the marine electriBates, George Uriaan III, (second row) Carl Kriensky, Stephen Tannish, Bemard De pf'f"3'"tenance course on March 10 are (from left) Mark Stewart, Jon Beard, Ed Ryn^rg Repentigny and William Robitzsch. Monseur, Jom Priscu, Michael Hall, William Mogg and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor).' ' '•••- • ^ - �' \ *PiaL 1993 ^Muteitsum loot iliM' Course Ompteflon BosunRecertification ^ 1777^ Steward Recertification .e , Novembers J«»e28 Augusta Comes Course ~~~~—-—- • • Course Check-In Date Able Seaman ^ n5i«i. Date Cook, OH* Completion Date E". Cherlr-fn Check-In ^*npletion ^^7^7""^^—----j^opCT-ended (contact admissHms mCook,ChiefStcw,rt """forstartingdatea) AM opCT-cnded (contact admfari.-. Office for Starting dates) M ®W®w'Swwfflw ftiBwep Sihiphandling June 21 August 23 September 27 Badar Observer-Unlimited Course juj 2 Septembers October 8 1 QMED-Any Rating Mjy" 7' • >"7 S«P«ember20 May24 July 19 CdeatialNavlgaUm. IWrtMate Mays August 30 J — V :• / May 21 Jul/|« Augnst20 September24 — October 8 June21 ugustlS AnguatSO •'"'7* MarineEhH^calMaintenancel Marine Electrical Maintenance II PfeMlEnjjneTecfanology JJfeboatman June 4 July 2 July 30 August 27 Sealift Operations & Maintenance May21 Joly23 September 17 J*f7M June 4 Jnl7S Angnstao JulySO July 30 Seplember24 September24 August27 Augustis •"™'21 June7 Augusts j^3g July 2 August 27 August 9 Sei Septembers Or Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ?*f7ll ^713 September? Novembers Novembc •'""7* "«7lO Marine Electrpmcs Technician D Hydraulics O'JSpm Prevention ahd Containment Course Check-In Date Completion Date aSfttaST' l!^==Sr Engl.sh as a Second Language fRq v '^.-^onsolBce for starting July 30 September24 ABRADING APPUCA7WH Name_ Address (Last) -Date of Birth (First) -Telephone ^fiivjiic (Zip Code! Deep Sea Member• IfthefnI1n'iA,:^^:^j^^ Lake, M K n Lakes MemberD Seniority • ) (A^^dT" — lolaad Wa.„ Member • PscineD --" — memoerLj Pacific • . Social Security # _ ~~ ®™''= * U.S. Citicen: • ves O No Home Pott Endorsementts) or License(s) now held Department Maintenance ^yon a graduate of the SHLSS riaineeptogtam? if .yes,. which program; from —"j^vgioiii. irom_ T__. . _ to Last grade of- —av^v^x school cewiijpic^^ea completed n Have yon attended any SHI^S w .yyes, course(s) UU^^Cn taken Have yon taken any — *VV D Towboat Operator Inland LJ Celestial Navigation LJ SimulatorConrse Ifyes,. how many weeks have have yon ^.7 you eompjetedv completed-? Do VOll hnM TT o ^ _ n ENGINE U FOWT O QMED-Any Rating Primary language spoken " ~ L:—- \ ReWgeration Systems Maintenance & Operation U Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief engineer Motor Vessel DECK" D AB/Sealift O 1st Class Pilot D "niirdMate S Observer Unlimited ^g^/^nspectedTowing - Spill Prevention & Containment -.FMuuiunent U Basic/Advanced Fine Fighting SStor^"'®"«'"'=^'Steam D RefrigeratedContaineis Advanced Maintenance LJ Electro-Hydraulic Systems ~ Automation D Hydraulics ^—' -v*Aiauiics • Marine Electronics rechmcian U U D Q LJ ,- STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility CookandBaker ChiefCook ChiefStewaid Towboat Inland Cook / ' ' the course. IfyoQ have letter oolv If von ^^EDUCATlOtr^ DEPARTMENT n ^^^'''P'nental Studies (DVS) LJ English as a Second Language (ESL) U ^E/ESL Lifeboat "Bpaiation COLLEGE PROGRAM LJ Associate in Alts Degree ' ' 4/93 .'•riiWfc. • •-,v:;;: .1-.' October22 Befrigeration Maint. ^Operations Marine Electronics Techmcian I May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 27 P^mber27 Basic £lM:tronics August 13 DemnberlO Date . Finm^atertenderand oiler must take the Oil Spill Pr^ PumproomMalnt. & Operations June 18 August 13 Completion am ....^ 'tn. �SEAEiRERS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS SlU Pacific District Pension Plan — Page 20 SiUPacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, inc. — Page 25 April 1993 Volume 55, Number 4 SS ConsBtuUen Saves Tvm ta NMA Resaie MS 'b;'' lis.'- Two Oahu Island residents owe their lives to the sharp ears oi Ordinary Seaman Jayson Agana who heard their cries for help as the SS Constitution sailed pas them early on the morning o March 14. Agana was standing watch on the port bridge wing more than 7C feet above water level when he heard the cries of "Help!"coming from Victor Bakke and Tom Holquin. After notifying the bridge, the deck department member tossed life rings and water lights to mark the location, approximately eight miles south of Koko Head on Oahu. In less than an hour, the pair was warm­ ing up and drying off aboard the American Hawaii Cruises vessel. Later that morning, a Coast Guard cutter returned them to land. Chief Officer Maik Darley spoke with Bakke a few days after the rescue to find out what had happened and how he and Holquin were doing. Darley provided the Seafarers LOG with following the rescue off Koko Head of the two pleasure boaters, the Constitutionemergency squad gathers on a copy of the interview as well as le ship's bow. From left to right are (front row) Chief Officer Maik Darley, AB Maintenance John Madsen, OS •^ire Patrol Emmanuel Bayani, OS Rre Patrol Sanytroy Whiting, Carpenter Pat Patterson, (second row) AB details of the rescue. dado ordered the ship to begin a Williamson turn to initiate rescue operations. Araiza arrived on the bridge. He ordered Bosun Louie Zizzo to call up the emergency squad and requested that medicd officers be awakened and spot­ lights turned on. Shortly after 2 a.m., Bakke anc Holquin were spotted when the Constitution made its return pass A lifeboat was lowered and emer­ gency squad members ABs John Madsen, Tobias Rose, Francis­ coSousa, Robert Corbett, Brett Van Drie and Albert Dela Alma OSs Emmanuel Bayani, .Sanyboy Whiting, Lawrence Delay and Robert Williams; anc Carpenter Pat Patterson worker together to pluck the pair from the sea. Within minutes, they were safely aboard the passenger ship. Both men were suffering mild cases of hypothermia and stayed in the ship's hospital until their temperatures rose. They were transferred to a Coast Guard cut­ ter around 4 a.m. 'Euphoric Air' Darley stated "a euphoric air Vatch Tobias Rose, Captain Ricardo Araiza, Bosun Louie Zizzo, OS Watch Jayson Agana, AB Watch Francisco of accomplishment was clearly Sousa, (back row) OS Watch Lawrence Delay, OS Rre Patrol Rotrert Williams, AB Watch Rolrert Corbett, AB On the afternoon of March 13, Vlaintenance Brett Van Drie and AB Maintenance Albert Dela Alma. evident" among the crew after the Initial Sailing the duo had been sailing a catamaran Bakke recently pur­ chased when the port hull went under, causing the craft to flip. They were approximately three miles ftom shore and could see the Kahala Hilton. On their seaward side, the duo saw small crafts and vessel traffic. The time was approximately 3:30 p.m. Within 45 minutes, the cur­ rents had taken the inverted craft and its two passengers past all the boats and through the shipping lanes. No one had spotted them, and attempts to remove the mast—which stayed intact when the catamaran flipped—were un­ successful. At 4:30, after a boat sailed past but did not spot them, Bakke and Holquin decided to get off the catamaran rather than risk being carried further into the Pacific CX:ean. The pair secured a bungee line around each other so they would not separate. Neither had a life jacket or vest Early in theirstay in the water, two shaiib swam near but did not bother the pair. Helicopter Misses Them After nightfall, the two saw a Coast Guard helicopter flying over the ocean, shining a spotlight and making parallel tracks be­ tween Diamond Head and Koko Head. The pair thought they were about to be saved, especially when the chopper was directly above and shone its light directly over them. However, Ae helicop­ ter flew on, making a few more passes, then returned to land. The time was close to 10 p.m. Later a tug and barge passed within 200 yards of Bakke and Holquin. But the vessel was too Help Find This Mining Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating Leonard Louis Romanelli, a 7-year-old boy from Beacon, N.Y. Missing since August 7, 1992, the boy was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Lisa Marie DeBiase. A felony war­ rant for custodial interference has been issued against De­ Biase. At the time of his disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy was 4 feet tall Leonard Louis Romanelli and weighed 68 pounds. He has a 4 to 6 inch scar on his shin. Missing and Exploited Children Anyone having information at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing on the disappearance of Persons Unit of the Dutchess Leonard Roihanelli should con­ County (N.Y.) ShedfiPs Office at tact the National Center for (914)452-0400. noisy for anyone to hear their yells. The pair attempted to stay in the shipping lane as neither thought they had the strength to swim to land. Around midnight, the two spotted a cruise ship leaving Honolulu harbor and, as Bakke related, they started watching it. That vessel turned out to be the Constitution, which was depart­ ing more than three hours late be­ cause many flights—^thus cruise passengers—^were delayed by a strong winter storm affecting the southern and Atlantic regions of the United States. rescue. He noted the Coast Guard congratulated the Constitution on a job well done. While talking with the chief officer days after the rescue, Bakke said he and Holquin had not properly thanked the crew of the Constitution for spotting and Rescue Begins rescuing them. He said they both Once Agana notified the were very grateful and planned to bridge of the cries for help. et the crew know it when the Second Officer Raymond Bal- vessel returned to Honolulu. "Sweeter prose has never been written by the most gifted poets or learned writers. We guessed we had been spotted, then became alarmed when the ship turned away from us." Storms Cause Changes Although the "Connie," as it is known to the crew, was scheduled to sail west to Nawiliwili, a Pacific storm with gusts of up to 60 knots was ap­ proaching Oahu, and Captain Ricardo Araiza sailed east to circle the island and avoid the bad weather. This change in sailing direction had the vessel headed straight for Bakke and Holquin. Bakke noted, "The distant and interesting passenger vessel which had left Honolulu now began to look more and more like the World Trade Center bearing down on us. I do not know which way we attempted to swim, but we knew it was time to get out of the way as both running lights were visible." As the bow began to pass Bakke and Holquin, they counted to three, then starting yelling at the top of their lungs. TTiat is when Agana heard their cries, with several other crewmembers and a The suivivors thanked the crewmembere for their efforts when the pas­ passenger also picking up the yells. senger ship returned to Honolulu. Posing in front of the lifeboat used in the "Dien the best souni^g word I rescue are (left to right) Tom Holquin and Victor Bakke, who spent 10 hours have ever or will ever hear sounded in the Pacific after their catamaran flipped; OS Watch Jason Agana, who from the bow of the ship—'OVCT- heard their cries for help; Captain Ricardo Araiza and Second Officer Ray board!"' Bakke told Darley. Baldado, wfio was on duty on the bridge when the pair was spotted. t- jiil/Vtl. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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HENDERSON ANATOMY OF A RESCUE SIU-CREWED LEO REACTS TO LISTING VESSEL’S SOS CRUISE DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEMBERS PUT THE FUN INTO SAILING HAWAII SS CONSTITUTION SAVES TWO IN NIGHT RESCUE 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 04/01/1993 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. 55, No. 4 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log