http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/e3244c437f9add184cb5c290eb6144d7.PDF 06925c8fbe1b9a41639a459ef257828e PDF Text Text k-o«*;vv:r*; ;-v-->--.^f/.-VV.V^rvf/i:^ •t' Ship Unions Support New Maritime Bills Pages OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Number 6 June 1993 • # • Ex-FMC Official, Foeof American Flag, Signs on ^ i;, ;*.c. For Runaway Operator . aJ'S; O- <tii '-.li iT' Q.Ci •<>'•'. . • •£)• .• SJ'O .;u:-C- in. CO • >1- t-) s:'r 0;Ci.r^ cr, -cv>_. f^ r'-'; '• \ ... , Pages h- O _i»-u.CAO; z:i-- • >-'• O ' C" <3' kO c. <-' l_'>- c- •«-^; t'-' Seven Awanled SlU Scholarships Pages 2, IS Kenneth Hagan Gerald Shirley Neil SImonsen Danielle Brooks Christine Hall Jerry Halsey Jr. o. •••,•• ;• : -•...Jv/i/; • ^• . • ' -••*• /• V..' V/v'-'-viv' •-•' Viv' Michelle Paris! -• vi.vV:.^r '•-••• ''M Trf-' - r>'T.»»+".»-.T».-;v''fW»>,'- StSK �2 JUNE 1993 S£»Fil/l£i75l.(M7 President's Report can remember. The American merchant marine has survived despite continued at­ tempts by its opponents, including foreign-flag shipping interests, to weaken it. By now, most of the Seafarers' membership is probably aware that the ad­ As a matter of fact, currently we are battling yet another assault on U.S. shipping ministration is withholding action on a proposal to revitalize the American mer­ by the congressional allies of the world's giant grain dealers. Five senators last chant marine put forward by Department of Transportation Secretary Federicp month introduced legislation designed to gut the nation's cargo preference laws. Pena. One of the reasons given was that the administration had Here again, we in the SIU, working with supporters of the American merchant decided to await the conclusion of a Department of Defense marine in Congress, will be fighting with every ounce of our energy to defeat the study on the role of American-flag shipping in the nation's self-serving agribusiness interests—many of them foreign-owned—who are looking security plans. We understand this study is due in August. to get government aid cargoes carried on foreign-flag ships, many of which are Meanwhile, the SIU is continuing to press for action that will owned by their various subsidiaries. result in a new program that will preserve and expand U.S. mer­ chant marine operations. To this end, we are fully supporting Congratulations Are In Order two bills just introduced in Congress. In fact, as indicated in the To the winners of the 1993 scholarships offered by the Seafarers, we extend our article on page 3 of this edition of the Seafarers LOG, the SIU congratulations and best wishes for future academic success. The seven scholarship along with the other maritime unions testified in behalf of this awardees were selected to receive cash grants between $6,000 and $15,000 to be Michael Sacco legislative initiative brought about by Representatives Studds, used towards tuition costs by a panel of educators who reviewed their qualifications Lipinski, Fields and Bateman. and found them deserving of the awards. The SIU is going to increase its efforts to achieve a merchant marine that is con­ For those Seafarers and sons, daughters and spouses of Seafarers who are con­ sistent with the needs of this nation economically and from the national security sidering higher education opportunities, I urge you to apply for next year's scholar­ standpoint. Among our actions are meetings with administration officials to urge ship awards. Since 1952, when the SIU's scholarship program was first established, favorable and positive action towards a revitalized U.S.-flag fleet. Similarly, we are close to 230 Seafarers and dependents of Seafarers have attended institutions of seeking the support of all members of Congress for this goal. higher learning with help from these grants. It is not a far-fetched notion to think The struggle to achieve an American merchant marine worthy of the U.S. role as that you can qualify for one of the awards. With the cost of education sky-rocketing, the world's superpower has been part of the SIU's business for as long as anyone it is well worth your time to apply to the SIU Scholarship Program. The Fight Continues Seven SIU StJiolarships AwarUeU Jean Ingrao (left) recently announced her retirement as MTD secretary-treasurer. Frank Pecquex was appointed to the position. Ingrao Retires from MTD; Pecquex Assumes Office --V;' X Frank Pecquex is the new ex­ ecutive secretary-treasurer of the Maritime Trades Department (MTD), AFL-CIO, following the May 31 retirement of Jean Ingrao. Ingrao announced her retire­ ment at the opening of the MTD's executive board meeting in February. She served with the or­ ganization since heing appointed by the late MTD President Paul Hall in 1979. Both AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and MTD Presi­ dent Michael Sacco saluted In­ grao for her 14 years as the department's secretary-treasurer and her 43 years in service to the national trade labor federation during a reception in the lobby of the AFL-CIO headquarters build­ ing in Washington, D.C. Following Ingrao's retirement Volume 55, Number 6 announcement, Sacco appointed Pecquex to fill the remaining two years on the term for secretarytreasurer. The board unanimously ap­ proved the appointment. Prior to becoming secretarytreasurer, Pecquex served as the MTD's administrator, having been appointed by Sacco to the position in 1991. In that post, the New York native coordinated ac­ tivities between the MTD and its network of 28 port maritime councils throughout the United States and Canada. In 1985, Pecquex was desig­ nated as the department's legisla­ tive director. He promoted issues on Capitol Hill related to the wellbeing of the 8.5 million men and women represented by the MTD's 42 autonomous unions. June 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Cortina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. was comprised of the following Three Seafarers, three Seafarers who each won children of SIU members and the $15,000 scholarship are Danielle scholars and academicians: wife of a Great Lakes member are Shanika Brooks, daughter of Pen- Father David Albert Boileau, the winners in the 1993 Seafarers sioner Edward Brooks Jr.; Loyola University; Dr. Trevor Christine W. Hall, wife of Great Carpenter, Charles County (Md.) Scholarship Program. With these seven winners, the Lakes Boatman Craig D. Hall; Community College; Dr. Michael total number of scholarship Jerry Lee Halsey Jr., son of inland Glaser, St. Mary's College of recipients since the program was division member Jerry Lee Hal­ Maryland; and Dr. Keith established in 1952 is 228. sey Sr.; and Michelle Ann Rivera Schlender, the Medical College Seafarer Kenneth A. Hagan Parisi, daughter of deep sea mem­ of Ohio. Also on the scholarship selec­ of Winston-Salem, N.C. was ber Raul ^vera. The $15,000 scholarship tion committee were Dr. Charles awarded a $15,000 scholarship to be used toward a four-year de­ awards are paid over thecourse of Lyons Jr. of the American As­ gree. Hagan, 36, currently sails four years. sociation of Colleges and Univer­ aboard Sheridan Transportation's sities, Dr. Charles D. O'Connell ITB Baltimore. He plans to attend Jr. of the University of Chicago, For biographical sketches the University of North Carolina, of each scholarship winner, Dr. Gayle A. Olson of the Univer­ see page 13. majoring in history and sity of New Orleans and Dr. anthropology. Henry Toutain of Gustavus AdolApplicants for the scholar­ phus College in Minnesota. Recertified Steward Gerald Shirley, 34, won a $6,000 ships were judged by a panel of In his congratulatory letter to scholarship with which he hopes professional educators on the each of the scholarship winners, to complete his bachelor's degree basis of scholastic ability, charac­ John Fay, chairman of the Board in computer science with a minor ter, high school grades, college of Trustees of the Seafarers Wel­ boards or American college test fare Plan, wrote, "Both the in business and economics. Another two-year scholarship scores, letters of recommendation Seafarers International Union and was given to Neil Simonsen, 28, and participation in extracur­ the Welfare Plan are proud of its who sails as an AB aboard the ricular activities. The group met members who pursue advanced Sugar Islander. Simonsen in­ May 7 and made its an­ academic and vocational goals." tends to use his scholarship to ob­ nouncement shortly thereafter. For Seafarers or their family tain a degree in international The panel, which was ap­ members thinking of going tocol­ relations. pointed by the Board of Trustees lege next year, the deadline for The four dependents of of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, applying is April 15, 1994. Seafarers Educational Grants Benefit More thrai 200During Pctst 40 Yecurs The Seafarers Scholarship Program celebrates its 40th an­ niversary this year of providing funds for higher education to SIU members, their spouses and their children. When the program was an­ nounced in October 1952, a total of four four-year scholarships were offered for members and their families. Each aw^d was for $1,500 per year. In 1953, the first scholarships were issued. From those four, the program has continued through 1993, granting 228 . Seafarers and their dependents cash awards to be used for schooling. The October 17, 1952 issue of the Seafarers LOG stated, "This is the first scholarship plan in maritime unions and one of the few union scholarship plans in the U.S. The $1,500 grant is far larger than the average college scholarship, ranking among the largest scholarships for students in the country." The article noted Columbia University in New York as one of the most expensive schools in the country, with an annual fee of $1,410. That price included tuition, room and meals. Since 1953, colleg^ costs have increased and so have the awards given by the program. KJ RriUn-MfldUroe- Today, the union offers a total of seven scholarships. Spouses and children of SIU members are eligible to apply for one of four four-year scholarships worth $15,000 each. Members can seek one four-year grant also valued at $15,()()0 or two twoyear awards worth $6,000 each. ^|H|^ARHRS « LOG^ LID FOUR WIN ^,000 SIU STMITS SIU scHouRSHips EOUCUIOM FUHD.rUII " 5:fsL500A?nua.7cLiai^ The Seafarers LOG announces the inception of the scholarships. ! I �.i,.- ]•./^^,.::rJ.'• _.~ • ' . ..-r: ••iw JUNE1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Labor Bacte House Bills For Now U.S. Ship Plan White House Action Awaits Study Results Discussing the proposed Crowley contract are (left to right) Chief Mates Roger Rothschild and Andy Smith aboard the tug Samson. Seafarers Give numbs Up To Crowley 3-Year Pact Seafarers who sail aboard Crowley Towing and Transporta­ tion tugboats have overwhelm­ ingly approved a new three-year contract that increases wages and benefits. The new contract takes effect July 1 and will run until June 30, 1996. Negotiations were con­ ducted this spring in two separate sessions in Piney Point, Md. The tentative agreement was presented in April and May to Seafarers who work aboard Crowley equipment. Each mem­ ber working for the company had an opportunity to vote on the con­ tract. Voting took place on each boat, and balloting was con­ ducted in union halls so Crowley Seafarers on the beach could register their views. Taking part in the negotiating sessions as delegates for the Seafarers aboard Crowley tugs The heads pf the major U.S. seagoing unions have announced their support for legislation designed to revive the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. H.R. 2151 (the Maritime Security and Competitiveness Act of 1993) and H.R. 2152 (the Merchant Marine Investment Act of 1993) were introduced May 19, National Maritime Day in Washington, by U.S. Repre­ sentatives Gerry Studds (DMass.), chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Conunittee; William Lipinski (D-Dl.), chair­ man of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee; Jack Fields (RTexas), ranking minority member of the committee; and Herbert Bateman (R-Va.), ranking minority member of the subcom­ mittee. H.R. 2151 would amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 by creating a "Maritime Security Fleet" of privately owned U.S.flag vessels engaged in interna­ tional commercial trade that would meet the country's security and defense requirements. The bill would authorize the secretary of transportation to enter into 10 year operating agreements with the vessel operators and provide annual payments for inclusion in the fleet. Its companion bill, H.R. 2152 seeks to establish new financia and tax policies to create invest­ ment in new U.S.-flag vessels Key features of the bill, which cleared the House Merchan Marine and Fisheries Committee on May 26, include an ac­ celerated tax depreciation were Glenn Murray and David LaPorte from the port of Hous­ ton; A1 GItonviach, Scott Lindsey and Mickey Main from Continued on page 12 the port of Wilmington, Calif.; Robert August and Raymond Richardson from the port of Jacksonville, Fla.; Steve Welsh and Jeff Poulos from the port of Philadelphia; and Leoncio Can­ cel, Robert Candelario, Moises Huertas and Miguel Vasquez from the port of San Juan. Crowley tugs and barges operate coastwise, deep sea and harbor duty in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and in the Gulf of Mexico from terminals in Lake Charles, La., Wilmington, Jacksonville, Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. Crowley Towing and Transportation is based in Jack­ sonville. The company is a sub­ U.S. Rep. William Lipinski (D-lll.) responds to a question from a reporter during press conference to sidiary of Crowley Maritime, introduce the maritime revival package. Looking on are (left to right) Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), Rep. based in Oakland, Calif. Jack Fields (R-Texas) and Rep. Herbert Bateman (R-Va ), who with Lipinski sponsored the bill. 'J Ex-FMC Official Has New Auspices Quartel Winds Up as Runaway^Flag Mouthpiece Rob Quartel, a former Bush-appointed member of the ping activities right up their alley and a service to be tacked the United States as the "most consistent and egregious offender" of actions hostile to world shipping. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and an inveterate rewarded." He smd the United States "is a country that complains critic of the U.S. merchant marine, has joined forces with Links Up With Flag-Dod^r self-righteously about the faults of everyone else and Ole Skaarup, an American citizen operating runawayShortly after the MTO called for his dismissal as an flag ships who has long been known for his attacks on the FMC commissioner, Quartel resigned from the post. finds itself faultless." Both Skaarup and Quartel have peppered their American merchant marine and his advocacy, in effect, Then he went to Florida to run for the Republican remarks with calls for an American maritime policy that for its elimination. nomination for the U.S. Senate. The 42-year-old Quartel would consist of an "open registry." It was almost inevitable that Skaarup would enlist the lost the September 1992 primary. Not long thereafter it ^ ^ ^ The so-called open registry, also called an "internaservices of Quartel given the former government was announced that he had join^ the Skaarup group. ofrKTaVtiti; wiuTthe o^^SiSion -J'''"''' or a "second regist^," is simply a device official's controversial performance as one of the five to permit the use of an American flag on a vessel while commissioners of the FMC, the U.S. agency charged with m all other respects operating that ship outside of maintaining fair rates in ocean shipping. For the two years *When [Quartel] leaves the commis­ American jurisdiction—evading U.S. taxes, bypassing he was on the public payroll, Quartel perpetually sion, he*ll no doubt return to his U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations and not employing barnstormed the country advancing the idea of foreign Americans as crewmembers. former business as a'private registries and criticizing the U.S. government's maritime New Name, Old Gimmick policies and laws. As an FMC member, Quartel repeated­ consultant* to 'international firms* ly made public statements and speeches calling for the An open registry is essentially a runaway operation which will find his anti-U.S. shipping elimination of the Jones Act, the nation's maritime which sports the label of a traditional maritime country. activities right up their alley and a cabotage law. He attacked the policy of cargo preference The only difference between an open registry and a which allows for U.S.-flag ship carriage of a set percent­ service to be rewarded.* runaway operation is the name. age of American government cargoes. The open registry scheme has been pushed by flag— Michael Sacco, in Report The self-anointed crusader against U.S. shipping said dodging shipowners and their mouthpieces in the United To MTO Executive Board Meeting, 1992 subsidies and supports to American-flag shipping should States and Europe. A few European nations, like Norway, be abolished. He urged the major U.S. liner companies to is president of its "U.S. Shipbuilding Consortium." Denmark and Germany, have adopted open registries in' immediately re-flag their American ships by registering Financed by the Skaarup group and headquartered on the order to give the impression that their shipping operations their tonnage under foreign nations' ship registries. Time premises of Skaarup Shipping Corp., the outfit is chaired are not fully runaway. But wherever open registries have been instituted, runaway conditions follow—shipboard and time again, Quartel assailed U.S. shipping com­ by Ole Skaarup, now in his late '70s. employment opportunities have plummeted for seamen panies, American seamen and American maritime Skaarup and Quartel, in a rash of recent speeches and of those nations as shipowners have hired employees unions. articles, have attacked U.S. maritime jmlicies—such as from the world's poorest and most exploitable groups of MTD Predicts Quartei's 'Reward' cargo preference and sealift availability—which have workers. Equally, the safety conditions and standards of Quartet's alliance with a runaway operator was served as the foundation for the American merchant open registry ships are as low or non-existent as the ones foreseen by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department marine and its role in the economic security, political of runaway-flag operations. (MTD) in February 1992. At its annual meeting, the MTD interests and national defense requirements of the United Speaking to the New York Chapter of the U.S. Mer­ executive board adopted a resolution calling on then- States. chant Marine Academy Alumni Association in April, President Bush to fire FMC member Quartel not only for Skaarup: U.S. Has Flag 'Obsession' Skaarup said a U.S. open registry would allow the the tone of his remarks but also for acting in a manner In March, before the Connecticut Maritime shipowner to "sail with any kind of labor" and would contrary to government policy and doing it at taxpayer Association's Shipping '93 conference, Skaarup said, allow an American shipping company the"same benefits expense. "The U.S. government's maritime policy, what little we as any foreign company that doesn't pay taxes." Quartel, In introducing the resolution urging Quartei's dismiss­ have, is wrong." He claimed that "the obsession with the in an opinion piece published in theJournal of Commerce al, the organization's president, Michael Sacco, who also U.S. flag and the excuse of the military need" were two in March suggested that all current American maritime serves as president of the SIU, prophetically remarked, factors that "have led to the decline" of the American programs be abolished and in their place the U.S. govem"When [Quartel] leaves the commission, he'll no doubt merchant marine. nient should "open the flag." return to his former,business as a 'private consultant' to Similarly, (Juartel, in ari address to the International Continued on page 12 'international firms' which will find his anti-U.S. ship- Cargo HantUing Coordinators Association in May, at- •' ' :• • - - a-; - r f,, •, ,V-. JUL • - 'k.. '.'•0 �''iv 4 .":. ;• JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Pipelines Pose Grave Dangers, Experts Warn House Panel Advocates of stringent 1992 resulting in 170 deaths anc regarded as an authoritative pipeline controls presentee 901 injuries — because "insuffi source on pipeline safety because powerful arguments against the cient care is exercised in the plan of his extensive research in this theory that pipelines are a safer ning, siting, construction, and area, said in his written tes­ timony, "Oil pipelines spill or alternative to ships for the operation of the pipelines." leak the equivalent of an Exxon transportation of oil ant Accidents Waiting to Happen Valdez spill every year in petroleum products at a May 18 A big concern to Congress anc America, on average, year after congressional hearing on the the public must be the fact that year." According to the Depart­ recent pipeline rupture in North- many of America's pipelines are ment of Transportation (DOT) em Virginia. quite old. "Older pipelines may Spurred by a more than exhibit a greater potential for Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), 400,000 gallon spill of No. 2 fuel leakage or rupture than new lines from 1972 to 1992 oil pipelines from a break in the Colonial because of pipe corrosion," saicJ spilled or leaked 272,036,562 pipeline in Reston, Va., a sub­ Allen Li, associate director for gallons of oil and petroleum committee of the House Commit­ transportation issues of the products, he said. Terry Turner, SIU governmental relations director, urges the House Rackleff cited data from a Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety tee on Public Works and Government Accounting Office Transportation called the hearing (GAO) Resources, Community Wilderness Society report en­ to pass a bill extending U.S. labor standards to all vessels regularlyto leam of the reasons for the ac­ and Economic Developmen titled "100 Oil Spills, 1000 Ex­ involved in American commerce. cuses," which tracked the 100 cident and to determine what can Division. worst oil spills in North America be done concerning pipeline between 1989 and 1990. It found safety in general. *Oil pipelines spill or pipelines and storage tanks ac­ Lax Regulations leak the equivalent of an counted for 80 percent of the gal­ The dangers posed by lons spilled in the ICX) worst oil The SIU is urging Congress to ing field for all ships competing pipelines and the lack of a com­ Exxon Valdex spill every accidents. support legislation that would in this trade." prehensive national safety regime year inAmerictM, on Pipelines spilled 51.6 percent apply U.S. labor standards to all Introduced by William Clay governing pipelines were high­ of the Jotal oil spilled. Storage vessels regularly engaged in U.S. (D-Mo.), the bill seeks to apply average, year after year* lighted in the testimony of tanks, both above and under the commerce that operate under a both the National Labor Relations federal, state and local officials, —Robert B. RacMeff, Authority ground, spilled 27.4 percent. runaway flag. Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor environmental scientists and On Pipeline Safety issues Tank ships and barges, on the Runaway-flag, also known as Standards Act (FLSA) to pipeline experts who appeared other hand, spilled 18.1 percent of flag-of-convenience, vessels are runaway-flag vessels that are before the subcommittee in the "Most of the nation's natural that oil. those which are owned by regularly engaged in American day-long hearing. The pipeline gas pipelines were constructed in Pose More Dangers citizens of one nation, crewed by commerce. industry was defended by the head the 1950s and 1960s," Li told the The NLRA protects the rights Rackleff, who heads the citizens from other nations and of Colonial Pipeline Company. subcommittee, which called the Among the problems posed by hearing at the request of Rep. Les­ Friends of Lloyd, a community registered in another country. Na­ of workers to engage in collective pipeline leakages, ruptures and lie Byrne (D-Va.) in whose dis­ organization concerned about tions like Panama, the Bahamas, bargaining while the FLSA estab­ other kinds of failures raised by trict the Colonial spill cxjcurred. )ipeline encroachment in north Liberia, Vanuatu operate lishes a minimum wage and many of the witnesses were the Li said comparable data on liquid ^orida* warned that "petroleum runaway-flag registries that allow protects against gender-based loss of life, injuries, long-term pipelines was not available but pipelines are far more dangerous shipowners from countries like discrimination among other health problems, environmental that the majority of these lines and unreliable than both the in­ the U.S. and Great Britain with things. Tlie legislation would include strong maritime traditions and dustry and regulators claim." damages, disruptions to com­ were built after 1950. all foreign-flag vessels that make laws to avoid the labor, safety and The dangers of pipeline spills munities, threat of fires, toxicity But age is not the only con­ of fumes and corraption of water cern, Li pointed out. The can be greater than marine spills, tax regulations of their home regular calls to U.S. ports like cruise ships, liquid and dry bulk supplies. Colonial pipeline which ruptured iackleff said, "We should never states. cargo vessels, vessels that shuttle "H.R. 1517 (as the bill is Causes for pipeline failures in March, pouring fuel oil into the ose sight of the fact that pipeline cargo from large vessels cited by the witnesses were faulty 'otomac River from its tributary, spills tend to happen inland, and known in Congress) addresses anchored in international waters working practices on all runaway materids, improper installation, Sugarland Run Creek, was built x)llute the ground and water we and factory ships that process damage during installation, in 1980. "Even relatively newer depend on for municipal and ships engaged in American com­ goods for sale in the U.S. except deterioration of the metal in the ripelines are subject to failure," agricultural supplies. Unlike merce," Terry Turner, the union's tiiose that are owned and crew^ director of govemment relations, coastal waters, where tides and pipe due to abrasion and le said. told the House Subcommittee on by a majority of citizens from the other flushing action can disperse electrolytic action, earth move­ Pipelines Biggest Spiiiers Labor country of registry. Standards, Occupational contamination (although the ments, operator errors, the strik­ It was revealed that pipelines Health and Safety on May 13. ing of the pipeline by outside "Thus, it establishes a level play­ forces such as building com­ are more likely to account for oil Continued on page 25 Continued on page 25 spills than any other form of panies, among others. As noted by John M. De- transport. Robert B. Rackleff, a Noyer, a scientific advisor to the writer by profession and an en­ local government of Northern vironmental activist by avoca­ Virginia and a member of the city tion, provided the subcommittee council in the area hit by the with data compiled by the U.S. Legislation Requires Texas), George Hochbrueckner Joseph Sacco testified that there (D-N.Y.), Thomas Manton (D- "is a lack of uniformity between Colonial pipeline spill, there are government and private groups That All Boatmen N.Y.) and Pete Stark (D-Calif.). the requirements that must be met which find pipelines to be the so many pipeline accidents — More are expected to become by individuals employed on leaviest oil polluters. Carry Documents more than 3,500 from 1985 to cosponsors. various vessels." He pointed out Rackleff, who is widely U.S. Representative Gerry As the law now stands, z-cards to the representatives that Great Studds (D-Mass.) has introduced are not required for mariners sail­ Lakes and deep sea mariners are egislation in the Congress ing aboard inland tugs and tows required to have documents while designed to close a safety of less than inland boatmen do not have the oophole that allows cfewmem100 gross same requirement. lers aboard more than 3,300 tugs Last year, the SIU conducted The chairman of the Joint the thousands attending as well as and tows to sail the nation's in- tons. Of these research that showed inland water Chiefe of Staff honored U.S. mer- those listening on television and and waterways without a Coast vessels that the vessels are less safe than U.S.radio. "We Guard-issued merchant mariner's ply chant mariners with other nation's flag deep sea and Great Lakes honor them document. veterans who have answered vessels — which carry fully because America's call in times of trouble The bill, known as H.R. 1915, 25,777 miles documented crews. Through data without their would require mariner's docu­ of navigable during remarks made at the Na­ on casualties and marine acci­ sacrifice, ments (also known as z-cards) for inland water­ tional Memorial Day Concert in dents compiled by the Coast without their all men and women sailing ways, the Rep. Studds Washington on May 30. Guard, the SIU discovered that courage, aboard inland vessels of more Coast Guard General Colin L. Powell repre­ without their than five gross tons. Similar legis- requires a human error is a much larger fac­ sented the U.S. armed forces commitment, ation passed the House of Repre­ license only of the operator of tor in the total number of acci­ during the ceremony which fea­ this noble ex- sentatives last year, but Congress vessels greater than 26 feet in dents involving inland tugs and tured nationally known enter­ tows than those vessels sailing on tainers and the National Gen. Powell periment that adjourned before the Senate length. All holders of z-cards must the deep seas and Great Lakes. God blessed could complete action on the Symphony Orchestra on the submit to drug testing, undergo an Included within the Coast and we called measure. Capitol grounds. The nation's FBI criminal investigation and Guard definition of human fac­ highest ranking military officer America would have ended long Cosponsors Sign On allow for a check of the National tors are bypass of available safety saluted the efforts of all men and ago." Immediately after Studds, Driver Register for evidence of devices, inattention to duty, in­ Powell served as head of all women who have gone "into harm's way in many foreign lands American forces during Opera­ who serves as the chairman of the alcohol abuse. Mariners with z- toxication by alcohol or dnigs, far from home" to serve the tion Desert Storm/Desert Shield iouse Merchant Marine and cards must take an oath to adhere calculated risk, carelessness, lack when thousands of merchant isheries Committee, presented to all applicable federd laws and oL training, error in judgemenL United States. "We honor all of our veterans mariners responded to the call to the bill, seven House members must renew the documents every lack of knowledge, stress, psyc^logical or physical impair- from the Army, the Navy, the crew U.S.-flag vessels that were signed on as cosponsors. They in­ five years. Vi^en a version of the bill was inen^ailure to comply with the Marine Corps, the Air Force, the u^ to supply troops sent to the clude Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), Coast Guard and, yes, also our Middle E^t to remove Iraqi sol­ Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Elizabeth first introduced in March 1992, rules or regulations and inade­ Furse (D-Ore.), Gene Green (D- SIU Executive Vice President quate supervision. Merchant Marine," Powell told diers from Kuwait. BID Backs Plan to Extend US. Labor Laws In Runaways Studds Offers Inland Safety Bill Pow^l Salutes Marinas During Dteuuuial Day Evari �:•;• ft; JUNE 1993 : t.-> '>--r.--.-'>i.v».'- •••.;'tt>- », ••Vt. ., ... . . , ,. ..... , ,, . .. SEAFARERS LOC 5 Maldivian Seafarers Sail as 'Virtual Slaves' A Government-Manning Agents-Runaway Operators Conspiracy Shackles Mariners Agreements akin to inden­ tured servitude, below interna­ tionally accepted wages and constant fear are among the con­ ditions merchant mariners from the Republic of the Maldives live and work with daily when they go to sea. Seafarers from the tiny island nation located southwest of India are sold "into virtual slavery" ac­ cording to John Sansone, who coordinates the actions of eight foreign-flag vessel inspectors within the U.S. for the Interna­ tional Transport Workers Federa­ tion (ITF). "If you go aboard a vessel with Maldivian crewmembers and just ask them if everything is all right, they will avoid you at all costs, Sansone told the Seafarers LOG. "They are afraid to be in the same room as you. They're afraid to be seen with you. This happens not just in the U.S. but worldwide. One of the reasons for the fear is Maldivian mariners sign con­ In order to obtain jobs, Maldivian seafarers sign contracts, such as the ones pictured above, for wages below international standards. The tracts with manning agents who pacts also prohibit the mariners from seeking any means to increase their salaries and benefits. work with the local government. The contracts state that the cepted and the Greek seafaring them know that mariners are As part of the testimony tract they signed. seafarers will "not join any local union standards. available from the country at gathered, the eight Maldivians Protests Unsafe Conditions or international trade unions or The salary range in the second who had sailed aboard the Forum cheap rates. "The government In a specific incident any such organization, with the contract calls for the Maldivian keeps them under wraps," the ITF Wind are seeking political asylum Mohamed Zahid stated he joinec intention of increasing (their) seafarer to make between $1,200 official said. "The government in the United States because "they 11 other Maldivian seafarers in wages or demanding any other and $1,500 monthly. However, tells the ship owners that there are aware of other seamen who walking off a vessel in 1988 be­ facilities, without prior permis­ when payoff comes around, the will be no problems with the have been incarcerated for com­ cause of unsafe working condi­ sion of the Ministry of Transport Maldivians never see the higher seafarers because they will do plaining about working condi­ tions. Zahid returned home where and Shipping, Male, Republic of amount. anything you want. If a mariner tions and wages on board he promptly was arrested, jailed Maldives." The mariners are forced to sign vessels." for seven months and fined. The does not practically kill himself This contract also stipulates two wage receipts at payoff. One The eight mariners contacted government blacklisted him anc on the job, he will be sent home, the exact salary the mariners will states the Maldivian has been an ITF inspector shortly after the have no job and will be per­ earn when they sign on to a ship. paid at the Greek rate. The other Forum Wind docked in New Or­ kept him from shipping for two- secuted. years. For an AB, that figure is less than receipt is for the much smaller leans in October 1992. They and-a-half 'Everybody Gets Piece' "The only thing I did was to $400 a month, according to docu­ amount dictated by the contract claimed they were not being paid "These guys are under ments offered in a federal court he has signed with the manning the amount authorized in the con­ assert my rights as a human being the thumbs poor of the manning agent, to a safe workplace," Zahid saic suit involving Maldivian agent in his home country. The tract they signed when they in ship owner and government. the deposition. seafarers. latter is the actual amount boarded the Cyprus-flagged ship. A third crewmember from the Eveiybody gets a piece of the poor Sign Two Contracts Dodson took on the case and had Forum Wind testified he had been seafarer," Sansone added. received. According to attorney Jerry the ship arrested until Greek- employed by the Maldives' nation­ The mariners then are sent As an additional condition that around the world to crew Dodson of Baton Rouge, La., who based Forum Maritime, operator al security service prior to becom­ nothing will go wrong for the ship runaway-flag vessels, generally is trying a case in behalf of eight of the Forum Wind, posted a $3 ing a seafarer. Abdul Kareem owners, one of the governmentGreek-owned, added Sansone. Maldivians who challenged the million bond. Idrees stated he had witnessed the controlled shipping agents In depositions taken for the arrest of a mariner because "he provides a fact sheet. When they board the ship, the layoff system when their ship seafarers must sign another docked in New Orleans late last federal case, two of the Maldivian had complained about wages and It states, "Non[e] of the Mal­ employment contract. This year, "Any complaint by the Mal­ seafarers talked about instances working conditions. The reason I divian seamen will join ITF or second contract incorporates the divian seaman as to this scheme in which family members were know why the seaman was arrested any other such union as per our Greek collective bargaining eads to his immediate termina­ arrested, imprisoned, fined and is that we asked the immigration government rules and regula­ agreement. It is done so the vessel tion, repatriation to the Maldives stripped of all property as a result service why the seaman was ar­ tions. In case any Maldivian owner can tell any charterer that and punishment under the of seeking the international stand­ rested and that's what theimmigra­ seamen join ITF and acquire ards stipulated in the Greek con- tion service told us." more funds, then we give our full the ship meets internationally ac- criminal laws of that country." guarantee to the ship owners for Later in his deposition, Idrees remittance of the amount which added that his wife was warning has been paid to the seamen by the him not to return home because ITF." Maldivian government-control­ Sansone recalled his first en­ led radio news accounts were an­ counter with Maldivian mariners nouncing eight mariners had tied after he began his assignment up a vessel in the United States. with the ITF, the world federation TTie reports said the eight would of transport unions, in 1987: lose their seamen's books and all "It was a clear-cut case of of their property when they set double-bookkeeping. Some foot in the country. Pakistani members on the vessel An investigator hired by Dod­ son was detained for nearly 21 had come forward and had both hours by Maldivian officials as he sets of books. "There were three Maldivians sought more information about shipping practices in the countiy. on board; one was the bosun. We / The investigator posed as a poten­ met on a street away from the tial client within the country for vessel. He wouldn't be seen with almost a month. He was told how me on the ship so a couple of the government and manning agents Pakistanis arranged the meeting work together to keep the away from the vessel. 'I tried toshow him that he and mariners in line. While in the country, press the other Maldivians were due a reports circulated about his ot of money. I tried to get him to presence as an American spy out sign on to claim what was rightto destroy the Maldivian shipping 'ully his, but he completely industry. He was held without refused and took the books back charges by Maldivian authorities with him." Sansone called the situation before being escorted out of the or the Maldivian seafarers "hor­ island nation. Sansone noted the Maldivian rendous. The seafarer is the Nineteen clusters of coral atolls make up the Republic of the Maldives, a nation which offers runaway-flag government contacts runaway- weakest link in the chain so they flag shipping companies to let all go after him." shipowners the guarantee that its citizens will not join the ITF, the world union of seamen. "1 'J. ' J,.. . !'f" ••T. - • f. ; • •: ^ \ M •- �6 JURE 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Fl¥eMSCPAC Vessels Earn 'SmaiFAwards Three vessels repeated their and Pacific, the USNS Zeus met top-quality efforts of 1991 to join all calls last year for cable laying two other Military Sealift Com­ and inspections. Often the jobs mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) were performed iii adverse ships as the 1992 Smart Ship weather conditions. The vessel, which has been award winners. The SIU's Government Services Division designated a Smart Ship several represents the unlicensed crew- other times, conducted the first members aboard MSCPAC ves­ MSCPAC joint inspection and survey/material readiness evalua­ sels. Selected as the best for 1992 tion. The ship and crew received were the USNS Kilauea, USNS outstanding ratings for their work Catawba, USNS John Ericsson, in both. The USNSKilauea shifted more than 40,000 tons of ammunition and other materiel during withdrawal of The Observation Island, the Navy forces from Subic Bay. It received the Gano Award as the best in the fleet. USNS Observation Island and USNS Zeus. The Kilauea, Zeus third of the 1991 repeat winners, and Observation Island all won is one of MSCPAC's special mis­ sion ships. The vessel is designed Smart Ship status in 1991. Taking the highest award in to serve as a floating missile the 1992 Judging was the USNS tracking platform used to verify Kilauea. MSCPAC's lone am­ foreign ballistic missile tests. Despite operating under harsh munition ship won the Vice Ad­ miral Roy A. Gano Award, conditions and from remote loca­ named for a former Military Sea tions several of the times it went Transport Service commander, as to sea, the Observation Island maintained a high degree of the best of the best in the fleet. The vessel was cited for its readiness while providing out­ efforts during the withdrawal of standing services to its Air Force Navy forces from Subic Bay sponsor. The tugboat, USNS Catawba, Naval Base in the Philippines, shifting more than 40,000 tons of obtained its Smart Ship status ammunition and other materiel to through its work in towing new bases throughout the decommissioned ships as well as Western Pacific. During the helping with the Subic Bay During a five-month period, the USNS Catawba towed 19 barges from Subic Bay to various other bases. transfer operations, the Kilauea withdrawal. Within a five-month period, also towed two vessels — a Ready Reserve Force ship and a the Catawba iowcd 19 barges U.S. Navy supply ship — at dif­ from Subic Bay to various bases ferent times when they lost power. in the Western Pacific and Indian In nominating the ATiZaMea for Ocean. During inspections, the the Gano Award, the commander vessel and its crew exhibited of the USS Independence battle textbook management with a high group wrote, "IGlauea has been concern for crew safety and ship 3ie grease that made thik battle equipment. Receiving the top honor for group function smoothly logistically. No matter whom you talk the fleet's oilers was the USNS to, the response from all quarters John Ericsson. In']\xsi its first full when the name Kilauea is men­ year of operation, the Ericsson tioned is 'outstanding' and 'the served as a floating training facility for the Navy in Southern best.'" Besides being a Smart Ship California. The oiler also saw duty in winner in 1991, the Kilauea also was named the Lx>gistics Ship of Operation Golden Blade which 1991 for its efforts during Opera­ resulted in a significant drug Often performing jobs in foul weather, the USNSZeus met all calls last year for cable laying and inspections. tion Desert Storm/Desert Shield. seizure in the Pacific off the Operating in both the Atlantic California coast. The USNS Observation island is one of three repeat winners. Govt Services Members To Get Retroactive Pay increases Seafarers who sail in the SlU Government Services Division aboard Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) vessels are begin­ ning to see an increase in their paychecks. Roy "Buck" Mercer, SlU vice president for government services, reported the pay in­ crease was cleared in all governmental review agencies last month. The increase, which was negotiated in the latest contract between the union and MSCPAC, is retroactive to Oc­ tober 1,1992. "It always takes the govern­ ment several months to ap­ prove raises even if they are in our contracts," Mercer noted. "This is standard procedure." He added that it will take the government a couple more weeks before the retroactive checks are issued but "it's like money in the bank." While waiting for the checks to be cut. Mercer urged members to contact the Government Services Division office in San Francisco with their correct mailing address. The pay raise covers all wage-related MSCPAC civilian mariners sailing in the unlicensed deck, engine and steward departments. The USNS John Ericsson served as a floating training facility for the Navy in Southem California. sn Ihwarts Attanpt to Sbto OT WaMKtomUttg Pay The SlU is monitoring the ac­ tions of the Military Sealift Com­ mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) to keep the Navy agency from deleting overtime pay for watch standing in port by deck depart­ ment members between 1700 and 0800 Monday through Friday. "MSCPAC tried to do this unilaterally in 1989 when we fought it and wpn," recalled Roy "Buck" Mercer, SlU vice presi­ dent for government services. "If they try it again, we will go to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) again. You can bet diat the SlU will be in there fighting for what we believe is fair and just." Mercer noted MSCPAC was making efforts to delete the over­ time pay effective May 15 until the union stepped in to prevent it. MSCPAC stopped paying the overtime on May 1,1989 without negotiating the change with the union. Four SlU members filed a grievance with the FLRA, stating die removal of the overtime pay was a violation of the contract between MSCPAC and the SlU. After reviewing documents re­ lated to the case and interviewing union officials to find out why the overtime pay was eliminated, the FLRA ruled in favor of the Seafarers and ordered the over­ time to be paid retroactively. At the time of the decision in the spring of 1990, Mercer estimated affected members would be receiving thousands of dollars in back pay. As a result of the ruling, MSCPAC also stated it would "not interfere with the bargaining relationship between MSCPAC and the SlU by unilaterally im­ plementing changes in overtime pay practices" without first bar­ gaining with the union. Finally, MSCPAC agreed it would not make any changes in the contract without first negotiating with the union, would not interfere with employees' rights to file a charge V'ith the FLRA apd would reinstate the overtime pay as well as provide back pay for those af­ fected. �'. >• _ • •;" ;;•• f'. \ •, . ft .• r.v, •.-.irvr:'-' '. ' JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 12 Rosuns Reach Pinnacle by Completing RecerORcaUon f-": ii"- :'^ •; ^ v_ ,<.- , ': Pf: . ••'V I. Twelve SIU members recently doubtedly make me a better union progressed to the pinnacle of the member and a better seaman." unlicensed deck department The quality of the facilities when they completed the bosun and the knowledge of the instruc­ recertification course at the Paul tors made the entire course Hall Center for Maritime Train­ worthwhile, said 1973 Lundeberg ing and Education. School graduate Robert Sayiors. The recertified bosuns, who "I honestly enjoyed everything." finished the highest curriculum Learning the inner workings available to Seafarers who sail in of the union, along with the ad­ the deck department, graduated vanced firefighting training were on May 3. They were selected for the most valuable parts of the the course from among numerous course to Charles Parks. He also applicants by a committee of noted, "Today's seamen are bosuns who already had responsible for increasingly com­ graduated from the program. plex, sophisticated equipment. The bosuns received rigorous This school and this course help training and testing in areas such ensure that we are well trained and as firefighting, navigation, com­ able to keep up with technology." munication and union education. 'Best-Trained Seamen' "I got back in touch with some skills and also learned new things," said Bruce Gordon, who Graduates of the recertified bosun class are (from left, first row) Sallm Ibrahim, Enrique Velez, Roberto sails from the port of Philadel­ Diaz, Tyrone Burrell, (second row) Charles Parks, Tim Olvany, Ralph GIbbs, Robert Sayiors, (third row) phia. "This course reminded me Dan Fleehearty, Errol PInkham, Alvin KIrksey Sr. and Bruce Gordon. about how the Lundeberg School ensures our future. The [SlU-con- the school." paying dues. It's important to perience were the facts that the tracted] companies know that During the five-week course donate to [the Seafarers Politica bosuns came from many different when they get Seafarers who have the bosuns finished advancer Activity Donation fund and the regions and also got along very classes in firefighting, safety anc Maritime Defense League], it's well, stated Enrique Velez. "This first aid as well as deck skill cour­ important to volunteer to help was a terrific group, and we ses in wire-splicing, knot-tying during campaigns, and it's impor­ helped each other whenever pos­ and navigation. Additionally tant to let your congressmen and sible." they practiced ship handling pro- senators know that you want them Gaining Insight cedures in the Lundeberg to support the U.S.-flag merchant .Dan Fleehearty cited the School's simulator, which marine." communications studies as the reproduces sailing conditions at Similarly, Salim Ibrahim, high point of the course. "I gained sea and in ports worldwide. who sails from Brooklyn, notec a lot of insight into how to deal Recertified Bosun Roberto Diaz The course also included that he "learned a lot" about the with all kinds of people in all gets a congratulatory handshake segment which focused on the SIU's political activities during kinds of situations. This will un- from SIU President Michael Sacco upon graduation. workings of the SIU and its the group's trip to union head­ various components. The bosuns quarters."It was very educationmet with representatives from d, not only about Congress but every department of the SIU for also about how the union works. question-and-answer sessions. Importance of Upgrading For example, they spoke with As one of the recertified At graduation ceremony, Recer­ officials from the union's collec­ bosuns said, upgrading is crucial tified Bosun Ralph GIbbs urges tive bargaining department, from to the success of any Seafarer's trainees to return for upgrading. its governmental affairs depart­ maritime career. ment, from the welfare, vacation, Speaking at the graduation training and pension funds and ceremony, which was part of the been through this school, they get from the Seafarers LOG. the best seamen in the world." May membership meeting, Errol Additionally, the bosuns prac­ New Orleans' Tyrone Burrell Pinkham listed the three "major agreed, calling the Paul Hall Cen­ ticed and studied leadership skills turning points" in his life: "my ter and Seafarers Harry Lun­ and communications techniques marriage, the birth of my deberg School "a great training in sessions with Lundeberg daughter, and the first time upgraded, which was in 1979. facility with excellent instructors. School instructors. Political Activity a Key Pinkham, one of four new recer­ This course will help me be more efficient, and I can pass along a Tim Olvany, a 1981 Lun­ tified bosuns who began his lot of what I've learned to my deberg School graduate, said career with the Seafarers as a larts of the course reaffirmed his Lundeberg School trainee, ad­ shipmates. "The SIU can meet all the re­ jelief in the importance of mem­ vised the present trainees who quirements of the maritime in­ bers "getting involved with the were in the audience that dustry, and a lot of that is due to union, doing more than just "upgrading is the way to go." He also noted the "remarkable" progress of the school since his first visit. Timothy Olvany (left) and Alvin KIrksey Sr. check out the flag Indicators Roberto Diaz, from the port on a single probe refueling receiver as part of the required seallft course. of Santurce, said, "I learned a lot in this course and feel like it will improve my work. And I don't intend to stop coming to the school." Like Pinkham and Diaz, Ralph Gibbs stressed the impor­ tance of upgrading. In his remarks at the graduation ceremony, he urged the trainees to "come back lere whenever you can to upgrade. It's absolutely vital." Polishing Skills "I really feel that I was able to jolish my skills and also learn some new things," said Alvin KIrksey Sr., who started as a undeberg School graduate in 1979. "The best part was the Irefighting, first aid and CPR. vjaturally, those are skills you lope you never have to use. But it's great to know you're able to ielp people when it is needed." WIre-spllcIng, as demonstrated by Enrique Velez, Is a required area Adding to the learning ex­ of proficiency for SIU recertified bosuns. Sallm Ibrahim (left) and Bruce Gordon practice CPR on a dummy. -t •V t ; ' V;.': • 'W/ - '• : -A • « I- �tSv-X:-;' SSMf'': 8 JUHE1993 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewed Vessels Remain in Somalia for Support Although U.S. armed forces have completed their forma withdrawal from Somalia, U.S. flag merchant vessels—including four contracted with the SIU^— still are providing support to U.S and United Nations troops in the East African nation. Three Ready Reserve Force vessels—the Gopher State, Cape Henry and Rover—os well as fast sealift vessel—the USNSBellatrix—continue to provide food, ammunition and other materiel to U.S. soldiers stationed in Somalia as command of all foreign forces in the war-tom nation shifts to the United Nations. The five-month U.S. military intervention in Somalia officially came under United Nations con­ trol on May 4 when Marine Lt. Gen. Robert B. Johnston turned operations over to his Turkish successor, Lt. Gen. Cevid Bir of the United Nations. With the changing of the flags, 3,625 U.S. servicemen were left behind in logistics and support roles. The SlU-crewed vessels will remain in support of these American troops until further The 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman was one of the SlU-crewed vessels that participated in Somalian relief efforts. notice. SlU-crewed military prep^ition- Nations, U.S. military forces led vessels were involved in the relief Hague, 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman, PFC William Baugh and Pvt. ing vessels fiom Diego Garcia sailed an international effort to bring effort. As soon as other Army and Franklin Phillips as well as the across the Indian Oc^ to Somalia food and peace to the wardays before the first Marines ravaged nation. Two years of Marine units began arriving via replenishment ship, Lawrence landed on December 9. Until a civil war as well as many more airlift, other SlU-crewed Gianella. beachhead was established, the I'ears of famine and drought prepositioning vessels were wait­ A total of 329,000 metric tons IstU. JackLummus served as the caused an estimated 600,000 ing to offload trucks, tractors, of supplies, food and materiel press center for journalists cover­ people to die. At the height of ready-to-eat meals, medical sup­ were transported to Somalia ing the troops' arrival. the intervention in December plies and other materiel. Those during the relief effort. This in­ At the request of the United 1992, a total of 17 SlU-crewed ships included the Cpl. Louis J. cluded more than 800 containers of food and other consumables. Also called into duty by the Military Sealift Command to as­ sist the offloading of goods were the SlU-crewed, roll on/roll off vessels American Cormorant, American Condor and American Eagle. The U.N. mandate is techni­ cally only for six months but could remain in effect for up to two years. Political elections in Somalia are still at least two years away, according to a U.N.-supported plan outlined in the most recent Somali peace accords. During this time period, U.N. forces and services will attempt to rebuild the country by restoring destroyed institutions ranging from banking and finance to health, education, sanitation and communications. Even once elections are held, U.N. officials, relief workers and Somali analysts have said in press reports there should be no rush to re-establish a strong central government. Instead, there is a broad consensus that elections should be first held on the local and then regional levels, with elections for a national legislature or president coming only after stability has been firmly rees­ tablish^. No timetable has been estab­ lished for the withdrawal of the remaining U.S. forces. SIUcrewed vessels are expected to remain in the theater un^ all U.S. troops leave Somalia. Call for 11.5. Maritime Revival Rings LeutHy at Nat'l Maritime Day Around the coun^, the sixty- find a way to tell the people of this Lines. He stated, "A healthy mer­ first National Maritime Day was country what it is they stand to chant marine is a vital part of marked by celebrations of lose. It is unfathomable to me that America. Maritime reform is very American maritime heritage and the United States, the last remain­ important, and it is time for the tributes to merchant mariners ing superpower on this planet, industry to come together to sup­ who gave their lives in times of could very shortly have no trad­ port the U.S. merchant marine." war. Representatives from the in- ing vessels to call our own." Sacco summed up the atmos­ dus^, government, military and The day provided a chance to phere of the May 19 ceremony maritime labor took the oppor­ reflect on the role of the U.S. mer­ when he said, "It is also fitting tunity to sound the call for U.S.- chant marine. Air Force General that on this day, the SIU and die flag maritime revival. Ronald Fogleman, commander- other unions representing in-chief of the United States licensed and unlicensed mariners A Time to Pay Tribute Transportation Command, said, call upon Congress and the ad­ In a Maritime Administration "I have a good appreciation for ministration to demonstrate their (MarAd) merchant marine the merchant marine and what it commitment to maintaining a memorial service conducted in has done for this country. It has high-seas, U.S.-flag fleet that is Washington, SIU President served as the fourth arm of essential to the national interest. Michael Sacco, speaking before defense in every foreign conflict In an uncertain world, America an audience of maritime industry deserves no less." and government officials, said, The Military Sealift Com­ "Maritime Day is a time to pay mand (MSC) also conducted its tribute to the seamen who unsel­ annual wreath-laying ceremony fishly gave their lives in war time at the Washington Navy Yard to defending the ideals that repre­ pay tribute to the U.S. merchant sent America's greatness: marine. freedom, equality and justice for Nation Has Maritime History all. "But, it also is a day to take Guest speaker U.S. Rep. Helen stock of where we are headed. Delich Bentley (R-Md.), a Will we as a nation continue to longtime supporter of the U.S.maintain a merchant fleet that can flag merchant shipping in­ advance America's security inter­ dustries, recalled the importance ests? Or will we fall victim to of the U.S. merchant marine. "As shortsighted policies that over­ SIU President Michael Sacco a maritime nation," she said, "the look the important role that an pays tribute to the seamen who United States has relied on the American-flag fleet can play in gave their lives in defense of oceanS:.and seas for protection of our future economic and military America's ideals. our homeland, for free trade and security?" a strong economy for worldwide U.S. Rep. Gerry Studds ID- with bravery and distinction. influence since Ae earliest days Mass.), chairman of the House Ninety-five percent of the cargo of our history. We are an island Merchant Marine and Fisheries needed to support Operation nation with access to the world's Committee, announced th^ intro­ Desert Shield and Desert Storm major population and trade duction of legislation designed to went by sealift. The American centers from the vantage point of revitalize the U.S. merchant merchant marine is always ready two oceans. Thus, our history is marine. At the MarAd ceremony, to answer the nation's call." largely a maritime history." Call for Revival he declared, "We must not only Bentley cited recent examples devise bold methods to revitalize The call for revival also was of the role the U.S. merchant this industry-before it evaporates heard from Richard du Moulin, marine has played in the nation's from our shores, but we must also president of Marine Transport security. "It was the 1990 Persian Seafarer Eric Foultz proudly shakes the hand of Vice Admiral Michael Kalleres, head of the Military Sealift Command, after presenting the MSC commander with an SIU white cap he sgined at the National Maritime Day sen/ice conducted in Washington on May 19. Kalleres requested the cap for his personal collection. Gulf war that provided merchant mariners with their finest hour in four decades. MSC's maritime prepositioning ships and their civilian mariner crews brought the first crucial materiel to our forces in the Persian Gulf. "^d most recently, civilian mariners were involved in transporting and supporting our armed forces running relief operations in Somalia. Four of the Military Sealift Command's 'It ia un­ fathomable to me that the United States could very shortly have no tr€Mding vessels to call our own.' - U.S, Rep. Gerry Studds civilian-crewed prepositioning ships steamed to Somalia, as did two fast sealift ships. In all, civilian mariners have served on nearly 30 ships that supported Operation Restore Hope," Bentley said. Vice Admiral Michael Kalleres, U.S. Navy commander, MiUtaiy Sealift Command, concluded the ceremony when he said, "Evayone on the sea is a brother or. sistCT to one another. I am honored to be commando- of sealift and to see so many dedicated people focused on our cause." National Maritime Day was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1933. The date of May 22 was chosen to single out an historic day in U.S. merchant marine his­ tory—the first successful cross­ ing of the Atlantic by a steam-driven ship, the SS Savan­ nah, in 1819. �jimeigas SEAFARERS LOG O AFL-CIO Pres, Kirkland Recalls War Service as Seaman Editor's Note: The following slack, together. are remarks given by AFL-CIO I still have his old Bowditch, President Lane Kirkland at the which he inscribed to me when I sixth annual Battle Standard Din- left Kings Point. Its earlier ner, held at the United States provenance is attested by another Merchant Marine Academy, signature, dated 1921, of L. Kings Point, N. Y. on March 29, Magruder Passano, Jr., 3rd Of1993. Kirkland began his career ficer, S.S. Delvolente, with the in labor as a shipboard officer further notation: "It's a long and a member of the Intemation- ship!" Seafarers will recognize al Organization of Masters, that as meaning exactly what the Mates & Pilots. Governor of South Carolina is Admiral Krinsky, my good reputed to have said to the Goverfriend and classmate Admiral nor of North Carolina: "It's a long Tom King, midshipmen, mem- time between drinks." bers of the brotherhood and Maybe we weren't too sharp sisterhood of the sea, friends: and maybe our training broke We gather here before the bat- down too soon, but that Class of tie standard, the symbol of honor, '42 got the job done. We paid our pride and sacrifice, to pay our dues. respects to those 142 shipboard There was not a battlefront cadets who gave the last full anywhere in the Second World measure of devotion to human War that was not served, under freedom, on active service in the fire, by the ships of the "civilian" merchant marine during World merchant marine. Warll. I had the honor to have served with them. Some I knew per­ sonally. One of the first of that gallant number to die in action was my shipmate. This occasion, therefore, means a great deal to me. It also marks, I am told, the completion of a f^ull half-century since the formal dedication of the Merchant Marine Academy. That is, no doubt, technically true, but there are a few of us left who believe that we began it all a full year before that, when a motley handful of rag-tag cadets moved over the sound from Fort Lane Kirkland Schuyler to the Chrysler estate. My time at sea, in seven difSchool Pioneers We settled, like pioneers, a ferent ships, was in no way excepcampus that consisted of the old tional, and many saw more^d Chrysler mansion, a gardener's rougher action. But my ships cottage, a chauffeur's apartment hauled the goods on the North over the garage where I was ^fiantic run to Bntain, to No^ bunked, and abig greenhouse that Afnca, fte Sicilian inva^on, the was converted, with hoses and Anzio beachh^d, to Guadaltroughs, into a communal head, canal, to I^yte Gulf, and to Iwo I am proud tohave been one of J™®- My last stop was m Tmian that body. But it is, I think, fair to when the Enola Gay took off suggest that no impartial observer "ere for ftrostoma. would have identified us as the Definition of Fear finest material with which to A few months ago, a journalist elevate the level of the decorum asked me if I was not afraid that a and dignity of the profession of decision that the AFL-CIO had ship's officer. We had all been taken on a particular course of yanked untimely, from our natal action would prove to be a bad wombs on a variety of freighters, mistake, and I gave him this mostly rust buckets of World War answer: I vintage. We had absorbed, and "Afraid? I'll tell you what rather relished, the unique culture afraid is. Afraid is a four-hour of that environment. night watch on the bridge of a Our admired role models were freighter in the middle of a blackmen like the skipper of my pre- ed-out convoy loaded with high vious ship: "Hard Hat" Johnson, explosives and high-octane a sturdy and salty Swede of some gasoline, in a full gtoe in mid80 years—so known because he winter on the North Atlantic, surwore a black derby hat at all rounded by wolf-packs. Afraid is times, even when going ashore in knowing that in another eight otherwise full uniform. hours you are going to have to do It pleased us to believe that we it all over again and for many days were regarded by the powers that and nights yet. That's what afraid be as an indigestible lump in the is, and I haven t been afraid of craw ofgood order and discipline, anything since, to be crammed for our tickets and Some of those trips to distant shipped out as soon as possible, battle zones were tough. But most so that they would get on with the people still don't know that for a real work of building a proper couple of years the most training program. dangerous stretch of sea on earth x/r, th'.t was the waters Within Sight of the Capuin Jphn Master of homeward bound, on Pearl Har­ bor Day, December 7, 1941, reaching American waters at about the time the first wave of German U-boats hit the area. Classmate Remembered I was pulled off in New Or­ leans, having my seatime in, and set to Fort Schuyler for license prep. He stayed aboard for the next trip, which ended off the coast of North Carolina when a German torpedo exploded in the engineroom, instantly killing the entire watch, including Howard Conway, on duty below. There was no convoy, no naval escort, no gun crew, no chance. Howard Conway was bom and raised in North Carolina, and after one voyage at sea, at the age of 19, he died within sight of the coast of North Carolina. During his one voyage, we shared a cabin, we shared our shore leaves, we shared our hopes and illusions. He remains young and smiling in my memory. That was the period that Ger­ man U-boat commanders called the "Happy Time"—the great turkey shoot that left our coast from Canada to the Mississippi Delta a massive graveyard of defenseless freighters and tankers, and blackened our shores with oil, bits and pieces of ships and the remains of those that sailed in them. The submarines did that, yes, before they were tardily attacked by effective means and brought under control. But it was also the product and price of many years of indifference, neglect, inertia and laissez-faire according tofree market principles. I learned about free market principles, as applied to the maritime industry, from veteran mates and captains who told nie about the pre-war years, during the Depression, when a master's ticket might get you a berth in the fo'c's'le, if you weren't on a company's blacklist. I learned about the days when ships were laid up, brought out for a voyage when a cargo was found, then laid up again. Mates were told after the voyage that they could live aboard and perhaps make the next trip, if it ever hap­ pened, if they didn't make trouble and did a little chipping and scraping and painting in the meanwhile—without pay, of course. When we consider the future of the merchant marine and the opportunities that it might offer to young people, we would do well to remember how and why the cadet training program, and this fine academy, got started. New Deal Program It all goes back to the Morro Castle disaster—the ultimate disgrace of the maritime free market system—and the subsequent Merchant Marine Act of 1936. This academy and its products are the offspring of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, or that part of it embodied in the Mer­ chant Marine Act. It was tfiat New Deal that enabled a kid like me from a small, depressed town in South Carolina, and many like me, to go forth into the world and do things that we could not other­ wise have dreamed of doing. The lesson is^at government can, by negl^t, allow decay, or by foresighted action can bring about revival and renewal. That fact has not lost its force today, though it may have gone out of fashion after 12 years of blind worship at the shrine of the free market. 'Heart and Character' Though I hold a ship master's ticket, I lay no claim to mastery of the cold economics of this or any other industry. But of one thing I am deeply certain. If and when an American kid can no longer choose to go down to the sea in ships bearing the AmTerican flag, and follow that way of life, some­ thing vital will have died in the heart and character of America. And late or soon there will be a price to pay for it. Another lesson I gained from the sea was the meaning of trade unionism. I learned it Iwth in its literal form as a member in good standing, and in its more basic meaning as an expression of human solidarity, as the ultimate requirement for survival in the fact of forces far greater than your­ self—^be they wave, weather, war or raw power. In either sense, to be a human being and a good ship­ mate, you have to pay your dues. Beyond that, I have no further wisdom to impart, except those ancient words of Hippocrates: "Life is short, art long, oppor­ tunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment difficult." That, at sea qnd ashore, is what life is really all about. Thanks for the use of the hall, and good luck to you all. Seafarers Celebrate Maritime Day SlU members throughout the U.S. celebrated National Maritime Day on May 22. Above: Seafarers look toward the American flag during the playing of the National Arithem which kicked off a ceremony in Washington. Pictured second from right is Brian Surhigh. Third from right is Jennifer Berry, while Steve Nelson is at Berry's immediate right. ^ Representing the SlU at ceremonies in Mobile, Ala. are (from left) former Seafarer and retired Masters, Mates & Pilots member Don Wood; SlU Port Agent Dave Carter; and retired Chief Steward Eloris Tart. .... - --r , f SlU West Coast Vice President George Mc­ Cartney (left) delivers memorial wreath aboard the San Francisco-based Liberty Ship Jeremiah O'Brien. .. vr- • • • V>--- •• •. .. r t )' • ••if . /, �- 10 .r'., J0NE1993 SEAFARERS LOG Overseas Philly Crew Reports Smooth Sailing :•! \;T ^ r' 7," ••.7-v.i^'">'?-;.r:' , •-• .' ;/Vj '•;•• ••', I'y-Vry" :; The crewmembers aboard the Overseas Philadelphia reported a safe coastwise voyage with good food and fel­ lowship among Seafarers when they docked at a Gulf port recently. The crew loaded various petroleum products at the Chevron terminal in Pascagoula. Miss, and delivered u.b. Army pr^oio the cargo to Boston before sail­ ing into Port Everglades, Fla. Formerly named the Utrillo, the Buffalo Soldier is operated by SlU-contracted RR&VO Partnership. Bosun Raul Iglesias noted that there were no beefs or dis­ putes reported from any . . . . ^ . ir, _I ;»!, IT- department and that the crew Seafarers recently signed on to Mississippi River and the Rocky a 17-month charter with two 17- aboard the Philadelphia the Buffalo Soldier, the latest of Mountains before it was settled. month renewal options. Four of the vessels—the Ad­ worked hard. seven Military Sealift Command- The Buffalo Soldiers were or­ chartered vessels announced in ganized after the Civil War and vantage, Maersk Constellation, August 1992 to be under contract existed nearly until World War II. Noble Star and American Cor­ ^ ,peB: • Like the other vessels sailing morant — already were under to Reunion. Formerly named the Utrillo for MSC, the Buffalo Soldier has contract to the union. and operated under a foreign flag, the breakbulk vessel is now owned by RR&VO Partnership. The ship was one of three in the August announcement that were reflagged and registered in the U.S. Before the Buffalo Soldier set sail on its first mission taking sup­ plies to Germany, a re-christen­ ing ceremony was held on the docks in Sunny Point, N.C. At­ Second Pumpman Abdullah Attending the celebration was tlas performs his daily duties in the James L. Gaines, former member engineroom. of the Army's 10th Cavalry— one of the units known as the Buf­ falo Soldiers. U.S. Army photo The members of the 10th Cavalry were African-Americans Taking part in the christening reception are (left to right) Capt. Barry assigned to outposts in the area in Annala, Commander Carlton Philpot and former members of the 10th the United States between the Calvary, James L. Gaines and Zachary Branch. . Reflagged Buffalo Soldier Departs with Seafarers The steward department headed by Chief Steward Jose Rivera prepared excellent food that was commended by the entire crew. SIU Patrolman Ed Kelly met the ship in Pascagoula, distributed the Seafarers LOG and gave Bosun Iglesias rnedical forms; upgrading and mem­ bership applications. Kelly, who took the photos accompanying this story, noted he and the crew reviewedshipboard safety regulations and discussed the importance of safety. They also talked about newly ap­ pointed MarAd officials. SID member and upgradger Sergei Sblogiele (right) chats with representatives of the Russian seafarers union at the Paul Hall Center. Russian-bom SIU Member Meets Countrymen . . File this one under the "small world" category. SlU member Sergei Sologiele, who immigrated to the United States from Russia two years ago, recently met with three of his dountrymen at SIU headquarters and again at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The last things Sologiele, who is upgrading to AB, ex­ pected to see were familiar faces, but he knew the three Russian seafarers from his days in the former Soviet Union. Sologiele had attended a Rus­ .. •.« .« sian maritime academy with the three men. Two of the Russian visitors represent the seafarers union of Russia, while the third is the director of an international labor department based in Mos­ cow. They were in the U.S. for tours of the union's operations, and while at Piney Point, an SIU official who knows Sologiele set up the meetings. "I'm probably the only Rus­ sian in the SIU," said Sologiele, 23, who joined the union in 1991. The resident of New York added, "I talked with them and explained what the SIU is all about and how much I like it. We also talked about how U.S. and Russian mariners have to work together. It was very nice to meet them." Sologiele, who in Russia sailed as third mate aboard a cruise ship, spent the better part of two days with his familiar guests. "We all had heard about the SIU many years ago," he recalled. "Believe me, people in Russia know that the SIU is a strong union, the best maritime union." « « 1 CCW .^_11 .'V.r -1. • ci -- AB Keith Benneth (left) and Wiper Daniel Vasguez relax after loading cargo aboard the Philadelpfiia.. From left to right, Third Cook Andrew Caballero, Chief Cook Lionel Dunkins and Chief Steward Jose Rivera meet to discuss the stores for the next voyage. ,y-'S r\-y:W% h'i iifytir-P 1 Gathering in the galley before the union meeting are Bosun Raul Iglesias (left), OS Levi Ross (sitting) and AB Bob Pacheco. yPfmC: /• �SEAFARERS LOG JUNE 1993 11 a.- - — '.J!:' • vii'/ ' 4-i. ,• : • i',') ''. '41' All hands muster on the deck of the LNG Taurus, an Energy Transportation Corp. vessel, Taurus crewmembers secure a line from the outrigger to the deck. From the left are to assist In rescue operations for the disabled fishing outrigger Gemma, adrift for 12 Dap Tennant, AB Richard Lewis, AS John Wells, AB M. Rawi, OS Mark Johnson and days with a broken motor and no food or fresh water on board. Chief Mate Paul Turner. Outrigger Towed to Safety hy LNG Taurus Editor's Note: Steward Assis­ tant Judi Chester wrote to the Seafarers LOG to tell how the LNG Taurus provided aid last month to a disabled fishing vessel ojf the coast of the Philippines. Sister Chester's firsthand ac­ count is carried in full along with photographs shot by crewmem­ bers during the rescue. On Thursday, May 13, officers and crewmembers of the LNG Taurus, en route to Tobata, Japan, came to the aid of a Filipino fish­ ing vessel in distress in the Celebes Sea. Awaiting the signal to send food, water. Ice and other supplies to the Gemma are (left to right) SA Shawn Fujiwara, SA JudI Chester and Chief Cook Janet Lyson. At 1204, wheelhouse person­ nel Third Mate John Chapman and AB John Wills sighted the fishing vessel emitting white smoke from approximately five miles away. When they steered closer to them, they saw men waving white flags on the deck. The third mate notified Cap­ tain Ed Carr, who immediately alerted Chief Mate Paul Turner and Chief Engineer David Par­ sons. The chief engineer called out First Engineer Roger Spiridinoff who, with the aid of Third Engineer Tim Downey, began preparing the engines for maneuvering. "Sparks" [Radio Officer] Mike Holl was told by the captain to stand by for emer­ gency communications. The chief mate worked with Second Mate Scott Ervin, Third Mate Mark Bolster and Bosun Robby Suy to prepare to throw a line out to the distressed vessel and to secure them to our star­ board side. Deck department ABs Richard Lewis, Stephen Votta, M. Rawi, Michael McCarthy and John Wells, and OSs Ben Johnson, Dan Tennant and Mark Johnson tied lines to the vessel to stabilize it. Upon closer inspection, it was determined to be a 60-foot open wooden outrigger named Gemma, with seven people aboard—four men and three young boys. The smoke, which was their distress signal, was coming from a stovebox on the deck of the vessel. After checking for weapons and determining that it was not a ruse for piracy, the chief mate ordered that the gangway be lowered to allow the second mate to board the vessel to determine As Chief Mate Paul Turner observes from the gangway. Second Mate Scott ErvIn Inspects the Gemma for weapons and other possible dangers. their need. He carried a chart of the Philippine Islands with him to find out where they came from. Communication was difficult since they spoke very little English, but the captain of the vessel, Eliezer Lagariza, indi­ cated that their motor broke down and they had been adrift for 12 days, after leaving their home port of General Santos on Min­ danao Island in the Philippines. They had no water for five days except for the bloody water in their fish holds, and only had the fish they caught for food. The steward department Chief Steward Francis Ostendarp. Chief Cook Janet Lyson and SAs Shawn Fujiwara, Judi Chester and Patty Balance— immediately brought water, fruit, rice and a variety of foods, along with plenty of ice for their fish hold. The deck department lowered a hose down to the vessel to fill all of their water cbntainers. Also helping out were Cargo Engineer Michael Blakeslee, Second Engineer Robert Griffin, Third Engineer Roberto Daniels, QMEDs Larry Pittman, Vince Latrimer and Joe Arnold, and Wiper Brandon Greaux. The observing cargo engineer, John Andrews, was sent down by the captain to see if he could get their motor running. He made several attempts to start it manually since the starter motor was on the deck and the battery was dead. He also surmised that they had major problems in the fuel system—too extensive to repair in the little time we had. Therefore, Captain Carr decided to tow the vessel to Sarangani Bay—close to their home port. At 1500, after giving them flares to use in case of emer­ gency, and after the deck depart­ ment secured the vessel approximately 500 feet astern, we assumed a slow towing speed of eight knows, so that we would arrive at the drop-off point at daybreak. The vessel was monitored all night long by the officers and crew on watch. At sunrise. Captain Carr con­ tacted the Clifford Maersk, which was in the vicinity at the mouth of the Sarangani Bay, awaiting their port pilot to take them in. The ship indicated that they will notify their agent, who will, in turn, notify the local authorities to come to the Gemma's aid after we drop them off. We took them up to 6 degrees north latitude in the bay. At 0600 on May 14, we deposited seven weary but grate­ ful sailors close to their home and went steaming on our way. "[It was] just another day at sea on the LNG Taurus... .. . •V ^^ me'eSSto ..v.-i ' 79 ff"-"Mi' t cor^r.nH Mata <?rott ErvIn assists Carao Engineer John Andrews onto Preparing to lower a basket of Ice for the Gemma's fish hold are (left c™" <>" le« couVrt«lance the oulrigger. to righl) Thirei Mate Mark Bolster, AB Stephen Votta and AB M. Raw,. ••• ..'•I �12 JURE 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Quartel, Skaarup I*ush Rimaway Ruse Continued from page 3 The open registry advocated by Skaarup and Quartel envisions an American flag flying over the con­ ditions of runaway operations. Under such a scheme Skaarup Shipping Corp., the company owned by Ole Skaarup, an American citizen, and currently operating vessels under the runaway-flags of Vanuatu, Panama and Liberia, could continue to hire foreign seamen and dodge U.S. taxes and evade American safety standards. It could also stand to save the nominal fees it pays to the runaway registries. (Incidentally, on March 14 a Skaarup Shipping bulk carrier registered under the Liberian flag sank in a winter storm off the coast of Canada. All 33 crewmembers lost their lives. According to news world. Themselves American reports in Lloyds List, the South citizens who enjoy all the ad­ China Morning Post and the vantages and benefits afforded by Halifax Herald-Limited, the ship's the United States, Skaarup and seamen were hired by an agency in Quartel are pushing a program that Hong Kong; 29 were from that is­ would deny the same opportunities land, one was Taiwanese and three to thousands of Americans who were Chinese. It also was reported currently earn their livelihoods as that the 26,459 dwt, 17-year-old seamen on U.S.-flag ships. While the U.S. government and Gold Bond Conveyor only carried six survival suits. U.S.-flag ships all sectors of the American ship­ require that a ship carry at least one ping industry are attempting to survival suit per crewmember. The come up with ways to strengthen Liberian-flag bulker was the only existing maritime programs and vessel to disregard posted storm laws and to develop policies that warnings in Halifax and to set sail assure the U.S. a merchant marine from the Atlantic port during the which befits its superpower status, Skaarup and Quartel are promoting gale.) Skaarup and Quartel, in promot­ a scheme which would make the ing the so-called open registry, U.S.-flag an empty shell—a coverhave adopted as their own what is up for labor conditions and safety currently the most fashionable gim­ standards long since abolished in mick of flag-dodgers all over the the civilized world. House Bills for U.S. Ship Plan Baokeil by Maritime Unions Continued from page 3 schedule on U.S.-flag vessels and expanded use of the Capital Con­ struction Funds into which a vessel owner can depositeamii^s for later use to acquire ships. The bill now goes before the House Ways and Means Committee. 'Fast as We Can' In introducing the bill, Studds, speaking on behalf of his fellow committee members, swore, "It is with the profound determination of Congress and this committee to move as far and as fast as we can on this reform. It's our intention to have a merchant fleet flying our flag and have our ships built here." The introduction of the maritime revival legislation came less than a week after the White House announced it would with­ hold its own efforts until a Depart­ ment of Defense study on the role of the U.S. merchant fleet in the nation's security is released. Since being sworn in as secretary of transportation, Federico Pena had been meeting and working with officials from shipboard labor, shipbuilders, ves­ sel operators and owners to create a maritime revival package. Studds noted officials for the Clinton administration had told him the White House would be "neutral" concerning the bills intro­ duced by the congressmen. "We hope the administration can sup­ port us later this summer or fall," the comrnittee chairman added. Labor Stands United "Maritime labor is united, and we will do everything we can to ensure the enactment of legislation critical to maritime jobs and the growth of our industry," SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco told the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on May 25 during a hearing on the maritime reVival package. Sacco was speaking in behalf of the maritime unions, who jointly had announced their support of the legislation shortly after it was intro­ duced by the bipartisan leadership of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on May 19. "We believe both bills clearly demonstrate the bipartisan commit­ ment on the part of the leadership and members of this committee to preserve and create American jobs and to increase the competitiveness of U.S.-flag vessels," Sacco noted. "We believe it is essential that Congress act now to put in place the regulatory and statutory framework necessary to carry our industry into the 21st Century. Hie jobs of the people we represent depend on our mutual success." Joining Sacco in the statement were Louis Parise, chairman of the Unlicensed Division of District No. 1 MEBA/NMU; Gordon M. Ward, president of District No. 1 - PCD, MEBA; Raymond T. McKay, president of American Maritime Officers District 2 MEBA; Timothy A. Brown, president of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; as well as the presidents of two SlU-affiliated unions — Gunnar Lundeberg of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and Henry Disley of the Marine Firemen's Union. Shortly after Clinton was sworn into office, officials for Sea-Land and American President Lines re­ stated their position originally made in early 1992 that unless ac­ tion toward maritime revival is completed this year, they would begin the process of replacing the U.S. flag on their vessels with foreign flags. After the bills were introduced, both companies—which havecon­ tracts with the SIU — issued state­ ments that they would work with Congress to pass the new legisla­ tion. Rob Quartel on U.S. Shipping • While an FMC commissioner speaking before the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders in Orlando in January 1992 remarking on a joint initiative by Sea-Land and American Presi­ dent Lines to bolster U.S. shipping: "My own personal response is—Why wait until 1995? Do it now! Start flagging out as soon as possible!" • Addressing the intemational Trade Club of Southern California In November 1991 in Long Beach while an FMC official: "I am said to support the repeal of the Shipping Act of 1984, cargo preference laws, the Jones Act, the Merchant Marine Acts of 1920 and 1936, and large parts of the Shipping Act of 1916, and, in fact, I do." • Identified as a former FMC commissioner, Quartel said the following In a March 10, 1993 opinion piece appearing In the Journal of Commerce In which he advised Transportation Secretary Federico Pena to do the following In regard to develop­ ing a maritime program for the future: • "Build a new policy on the premise that it's about trade, not ships. (Chuck the notion that it's about defense, because it's not....)" • "...get rid of the Jones Act." • "Get rid of cargo preference and ODS...." • "...abolish conferences from the U.S. trades." • The FMC should be abolished, too." • Recruit mariners for sealift by working "with the Navy to do what they did in the last two world wars: Train the Navy Reser­ ves for merchant ships." • "And most important of all, open the flag." • Speaking to the Bulk Expo '91 conference In Houston In October 1991 as a member of the FMC: "...you may no doubt be able to tell that I view the Jones Act— this most over-rated, over-expensive, ineffective, anti-competi­ tive, anti-consumer, protectionist, archaic of all maritime legislation—as long overdue for elimination." • Remarks to the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders In January 1991 as an FMC commissioner: The union leadership fears mixed crewing because it may mean a decline in union dues and retirement contributions and officer compensation. The congressmen fear the decline of their special interest constituency and PAC contributions.... And MarAd bureaucrats fear the loss of the programs on which their power—indeed their very existence—depends. Ulna speech to the Intemational Cargo Handling Coordinators Association In May In Miami while serving In current capacity as an officer In the Quartel-Skaarup group: "Despite the near (but not complete) universality of actions ul­ timately hostile to shipping, one country stands out, however as the most consistent and egregious offender. It contains the world's largest unified market and the world's largest economy, thus believing itself immune to the petty multilateral activities of the diplomat, often preferring unilateral action instead.... It complains of international subsidies, yet has given its own operators over $40 billion ih constant dollars since 1950.... It is a country...which even today withholds from the open market its own giant food aid and non-essential government cargoes, preferring to pay 3 or 4 times fair market rates in order to suppli­ cate the demands of its declining maritime unions.... It is a country that complains self-righteously atrout the faults of everyone else and finds itself faultless.... It is, off course, ( my own country, the United States." High Water, Darting Currents No Match for Orguit Crews can be treacherous. "Besides the usual concerns we have when the river is normal, now we constant­ ly walk around the barges on all shifts—night and day—to make sure everything is tight and secure," Smith said. The McDermott sails on the southern Mississippi River from Orgulfs Moore's Landing stag­ ing area in Wyatt, Mo. to New Orleans. The boat can push up to 50 barges loaded with grain, coal and other items but has been forced to reduce its capacity for safety and navigational reasons. Along the upper Mississippi, flood waters have receded allow­ ing locks to reopen, and traffic has started sailing again. How­ ever, tugs like Orgulfs Joey Chotin also have to push reduced loads. The Chotin, one of the oldest tugs in the Cincinnati-based company's fleet, usually can Deckhand Chris Smith gets a handle up to 15 barges. Coast quick cup of coffee before going Guard restrictions have reduced on watch aboard the McDermott. the Chotin to pushing 10 or fewer SIU crewmembers aboard Orgulf tugboats along the Mississip­ pi River and its tributaries are being extra vigilant because of high water and rushing currents as they check on the barges being pushed along the waterways. Deckhand Chris Smith reported from the tug J.S. McDermott that he and other mem­ bers of the watch crew take extra precautions because the rivers ' :r ' barges at this time. Despite the troubles created, by nature. Cook Terry Godden reported all was going well with the crew. "We're happy to be back to work," noted Godden. The upper Mississippi as well as the Illinois River had been closed to tug/barge traffic over the winter months. Loading stores for the McDermott Catching up on the latest news in at Moore's Landing is Mate Shorty the Seafarers LOG aboard the Williams. AfcDermoff is Cook Walter Wise. Cook Terry Godden takes part in Proving the food aboard the Chotin is quite tasty are (left to right) Mate a hazardous materials drill Billy Hutchinson, Assistant Engineer Dan Richardson, Pilot Dewey aboard the Joey Chotin. Carrington and Deckhand Daryl Bullock. I '..I /•/•. -•/ ! / J �m :-r'^- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 13 Seven Award Red lients See Education as Key Seven students will enter col lege in the fall as recipients of the 1993 Seafarers Scholarship Pro gram. For two of them, it will be a new and challenging ex­ perience. The other five have taken some college-level courses in the past, but now, with the financial assistance from the scholarship program, will have the means to give full attention to their studies. What follows is a brie description of the backgrounc and goals of each of the collegebound students. ( ' '• fi these work experiences and folc them up neatly and keep them close by in case I need them, and I'm going to get myself an educa­ tion, and when I'm finished, wi let the work experience that my new skills prepare me for come by its own accord." Francisco," he notes, "I was al class of 200 seniors. The 18-year-old loves work­ lowed to roam the town at will. She has participated On the ing with children and believes . usually this entailed hanging volleyball and basketball teariis education is the key to the future. around the wharf and visiting and runs track. She also has been He plans to pass this belief on whatever ships would allow me an active participant in many o through his work. "Children need aboard. This, coupled with my her high school's extra-curricular guidance," Halsey noted in his favorite boyhood authors activities such as science club scholarship application, "and I [Joseph] Conrad and [Jack] Lon vice president, honor society hope that I can lead the children don, I think it was to be expectec secretary, student govemmen of tomorrow into a brighter fu­ that I join a seaman's union many treasurer. National Merit ture." Gerald Richard Shirley years later." The deep sea mem Scholarship nominee and mem­ In high school, Halsey main­ Gerald Shir­ ber currently sails as an AB ber of the Afro-American Club. tained excellent grades and was ley is starting aboard the Sugar Islander. Danielle has six brothers and involved in many activities. He his 13th year Traveling has always been sisters. She is the daughter o ranked 36th in his class of 350 with the SIL part of Simonsen's life. Each Geraldine Johnson-Brooks and students and took a strong Presently sail summer his parents would take Pensioner Edward Brooks Jr. academic program—including ing aboard the him and his sister on tours of the who joined the SIU in 1959 anc advanced calculus, Spanish and Sea-Land U.S., Europe, North Africa, Haiti retired in 1990. honors English. Tacoma, the and Guatemala, in the hopes o Kenneth Andrew Hagan He participated in the debate 34-year-ol( exposing them to different politi­ Kenneth club. Student Council Associa­ Christine W. Hall Hagan of has been awarded a $6,000, two cal and social systems. He at­ tion, honor society and other Christine Hal clubs. He also Winston- year scholarship to complete his tended boarding school in has been recog­ is proof that nized for participation Salem, N.C. bachelor's degree. He has at­ Germany as a teenager and used in a you can do Spanish scholarship competition, is the recipi­ tended upgrading courses at the his holidays to meet differen anything at the science fair and the presiden­ ent of the Lundeberg School a number o people, learn a new language anc times, most recently in 1990 as a any age, no tial academic fitness program and four-year travel extensively. graduate of the steward recermatter the has participated in church youth scholarship Simonsen spent a few years tification program. obstacles. The for $15,000. sailing aboard the SlU-crewed SS Before joining the SIU, Shir­ Independence and Constitution 30-year-olc group activities and in the sports Hagan, 36, entered the trainee of football and basketball. With wife of this heavy load, Halsey also program at the Hany Lundeberg ley spent diree years in the U.S around the Hawaiian Islands anc School of Seamanship in 1980 Navy arid received an honorable aboard LNG vessels on the Japan Seafarer Craig Hall is the mother found time to work in restaurants and has returned several times to discharge in 1981. to Indonesia run. He spent some of two sons, ages six and four. In and markets. Additionally, he Now serving as a recertifier upgrade his rating, most recently time in Tokyo and supported him­ applying for the four-year performed volunteer work in a steward aboard the Sea-Land as a recertified steward. He cur­ self by teaching conversationa scholarship award, she noted that ocal political campaign. Tacoma, Shirley has spent the las rently is sailing aboard Sheridan English—and, in turn, was able to the SIU has been a big part of her Jerry Halsey is the son of Fran­ couple of years sailing as chie life. Her husband's father, Neal ces E. Halsey and Jerry Lee Hal­ Transportation's TTB Baltimore. pick up the Japanese language. Hagan plans to attend the steward aboard other Sea-Lanc With this experience behinc D. Hail, was a former SIU mem­ sey Sr., a member of the SIU's Service vessels. Prior to that, he University of North Carolina, him, Simonsen now is ready to ber, her husband has been a mem­ inland division since 1975, who sailed aboard Maersk Line ves­ either in Greensboro or in Chapel continue his formal education. He ber since 1981, and she, herself, works as a deckhand with the As­ sels and before that he worked on Hill, majoring in history and has earned a number of credits at was a member from 1983 to 1985, sociation of Maryland Pilots in any vessel going anywhere" in anthropology. He also would like Contra Costa College in San sailing as a purser aboard the Baltimore, Md. an attempt to work in as many to receive his teaching certificate Pablo, Calif, and the University Delta Queen steamboat. different environments as pos­ A resident of Genoa, Wis., she while in school with die intent of of Hawaii's Kapiolani Com­ sible. returned to school (the University teaching social studies. munity College and has been sail­ of Wisconsin in LaCrosse) about Michelle Ann He spent a year on the SS In­ "Fascinated by hobos, freight ing in order to save money to die time her husband started to Rivera Parisi trains, sea stories and the romance dependence in Hawaii which he continue his studies. Michelle describes as "the hardest year of of the open road," the deep sea As a recipient of the $6,000 work on the Great Lakes in 1990. She is majoring in parks and Rivera Parisi labor, but the greatest year in in­ member started traveling at a two-year scholarship award, he learning due to the recreation management and also completed her tense culinary early age, financing his trips as a will be able to resume junior col­ in archaeology, with a minor in school high exposure of the vast amount of ranch hand, carpenter, house lege in the fall at City College in degree from San Francisco. He chose this col­ art. painter, bicycle messenger talent employed there." She is an outstanding student Papa Juan After sailing and upgrading to lege because of the large number taxicab driver and musician, XXIII High academically and maintains the position of recertified steward of courses offered in Asian demanding academic workload among other odd jobs. School in in the summer of 1990, the Seattle Before starting his career as a studies and the fact that both along with a full schedule of B ay amo n, resident decided that his full merchant mariner, he visited Japanese and German are taught. Lcxjking further into the fu­ volunteering and student ac­ P.R. last year and is presently many Aztec and Mayan sites potential was yet to be reached. It was then that he resolved to atture, Simonsen hopes to transfer tivities—as well as helping raise completing the second semester throughout Mexico and two sons. of her first year at Central Univer­ end college and obtain to the University of California at lierUpon Guatemala as well as the Pueblo completion of her sity Bayamon. She maintains a lachelor's degree, just as he had Berkeley or Davis, or the course work. Hall hopes to obtain 3.38ingrade and Anasazi ruins of the point average, major­ intended when he originally American University in American Southwest. As a ing in biology. a position in a park, preserve or started going to sea. Washington, D.C. which are seaman, his travels have enabled His primary reason for going The 18-year-old student has known to have excellent recreation area with archaeologi­ him to see the Egyptian p3^amids to sea, he notes, was to acquire the programs in his major—^intema- cal significance that will allow always been interested in veteri­ of Giza, Machu Picchu in Peru ler to interpret to the public the nary medicine, and has been of­ and the major ruins of Greece, imds to attend college. "Travel­ ional relations. importance and care of our out­ fered admission as a transfer ing and seeing the world was only Turkey and Italy. door environment. secondary and very nice by­ student in Purdue University's In 1985 he spent six months She especially enjoys working product of the endeavor." School of Agriculture in West Danielle Shanika Brooks visiting Indonesia and Thailand with young people and hopes to Lafayette, Ind. He enrolled in Highline Com­ after completing an eight-month Danielle instill in them an appreciation of Her $15,000 Seafarers tour on an oil tanker in the Far munity College in Des Moines, Brooks is a nature and an understanding of Wash, for the fall quarter where, scholarship award will help her East. And in the Philippines he used the American heritage. after 15 years away from school, continue her .studies there, where spent six weeks diving with an u n g Christine Hall's husband, she will take two years of prele managed to carry a 3.81 grade underwater salvage operation to woman. faig, has worked on the Missis­ recover artifacts from a Chinese )oint average and make the Graduating sippi Queen, Delta Queen and SS veterinary medicine classes. She Jean's List. then plans to enter the School of shipwreck which dated back to this year from Constitution in his early SIU Veterinary Medicine for ,her de­ With his scholarship award, the Ming Dynasty. Oliver Perry years. Since 1990, he has worked hopes to receive a With all his work experience, Shirley Walker High aboard OLS Transport and Han­ gree. jachelor's degree in computer In high school, Michelle had a Hagan is, however, most proud of science with a minor in business School in New Orleans, the 18- nah Marine vessels. superb academic record, taking having built his own house in the and economics. He plans to con­ ^ear-old student plans to use her )oth advanced English and math­ last four years during stints he tinue at Highline Community bur-year scholarship award to ematics courses. She also was a was ashore. While high school ollege and dien perhaps transfer major in biomedical engineering Jerry Lee Halsey Jr. Jerry Halsey member of the National Honor studies never held much of an in­ to a four-year degree program at at Xavier University in Louisiana IS a well- Society. terest for the Seafarer as a he University of Washington in and then Georgia Institute of rounded stu­ For the past two years, the teenager, he has come to ap­ Seatde or Western Washington Technology in Atlanta. dent at aspiring animal doctor has The high school senior said preciate the learning process and Jniversity in Bellingham, Wash. Bayside High worked as a volunteer at two she had many positive influences envisions himself becoming a School in Vir­ veterihary clinics and has served while growing up—nurses, teacher and advocate of educa­ '^ell Forrest Simonsen ginia Beach, as the secretary of the student as­ policewomen, secretaries and tion. Va.. Graduat­ sociation of biology at Bayamon Neil Simon- eachers—but her curiosity in He completed his GEO, and in ing this year, Central University. sen, 28, joined Inding out how things work and 1987 and 1988 attended courses he plans to Michelle Rivera Parisi is the the SIU in ier concern to better the condiat Salem College. He says he is 1985 upon lions of people everywhere led continue his education at Old daughter of Antoinette Rivera reminded of some advice an old Jominion University in Norfolk, and Raul Rivera, an SIU member graduation lier to biomedical engineering. China Coast sea-dog gave him Va. with a major in teaching. His since 1962. Brooks is a well-rounded stu­ the from eight years ago who said, "Get our-year award from the For the past several years, the dent who participates in schooltrainee pro­ yourself an education, experience Seafarers Scholarship Program in deep sea mariner has worked gram at the jased activities as well as will take care of itself." he amount of $15,000 should aboard Sea-Land Service vessels, community and church-related Lundeberg Hagan says he has never heard lelp defray some of the costs as­ most recently aboard the Seaones. She has a grade point in School truer words. "So I'm going to fol­ sociated with reaching his goal. Land Challenger. average of 3.60 and is third in her "Bom in San Piney Point, Md. low his advice and pack up all I ! •%'f. . ' • • r ., ;• • �V ."•'I" - ••' • ' * .V V,'"- •* !y- •:•;»• rU-r-f, v'>:':Vr'. • 'f-i .'• 14 JUHE1993 SEAFARERS LOG )y!'^'~ ,iiX-*is^:r!'j:^^:f '''-:.^r'j-r''-.: •.•-•;• •'' • •"f^-'-^'-'i'*^' .•••Ji''-*.^•<'V: "'«>yV^t-. ..•S-..--...J-. JURE 1993 '.5,'-.'• SEAFARERS LOG 15 •"•'iv','.'i'- -*• ••; •'•< •••f : r [b?! I V "We make efforts well beyond what is required by law," said John Burns, Maritrans director of labor relations. "We require greater endorsements, documenta­ tion and licenses than does the Coast Guard. And our boats are quipped above and beyond minimum requirements." AB/Tankerman Todd Edwards, Rabideau's shipmate aboard the tugboat Columbia, noted that Maritrans crews routinely conduct fire drills and safety meetings. "The quality management pro­ gram also has a lot to do wiA our safety record. We have good people working here, weget any safety equipment we need, and it's dl first-rate,," he said. Indeed, the cooperation between Maritrans officials and the workers aboard the company's 35 tugs, 45 barges and several oil terminals is captured in the recently introduced quality program to which Edwards referred. Beginning in 1990, Maritrans implemented a three-part system which included briefing every employee in the methods and processes of quality improvement; restructuring management to allow for and encourage participation of all employees in decision­ making; and developing standards for a "Partners in Excellence" agreement be­ tween crewmembers and management. "We have used all of those ^ngs to be more efficient and more effective," said Bums. "We spent close to $2.5 million in training, and certainly the quality improve­ ment process is not mandatory." Jim Sanborn, executive vice president of the company, which was incorporated 65 years ago and is headquartered in Philadelphia, added, "Naturally, we believe that our safety record is largely a result of those programs." ; ',•.. / V-- " EVERYONE WINS! F (chartered by insurance clubs to conduct OR MARITRANS AND THE audits of various companies). SEAFARERS who crew the company's tugboats and barges, 1992 was a virtually perfect perfor­ mance year. As a result of hard work, attention to detail and the full cooperation of management and crewmembers, Maritrans com­ pleted more than 7,000 cargo transfers ac­ counting for deliveiy of approximately 10 billion gallons of oU — and only 22 gal­ lons, or about two teaspoonsful per ihillion gallons moved, were spilled. Last year, Maritrans was recognized for its environmental protection efforts by the National Environmental Development As­ sociation (a coalition of industry and government representatives). Maritrans, which operates on the Eastern Seaboard and in the Gulf of Mexico, also earned the best possible safety audit rating from the International Loss Control Institute "We're responsible for the environment and we're proud of our safety record," stated AB/Tankerman Homer Rabideau, who has worked aboard Maritrans tugs for the past 12 years. "Everything this com­ pany does is geared toward safety, and it's not like preaching. It's to everyone's benefit." Long before the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Maritrans initiated CPA '90-type reforms. The company first published a Fleet Operations Manual in the 1970s, standardizing safe operating procedures for every vessel. Maritrans has published formal oil-spill contingency and cleanup plans since 1980. And in the 1980s, Maritrans became the first tug and barge company to develop computer-simulated training programs to enhance wheelhouse skills and proficiency. 'Quality Management' In an ongoing effort to improve its operations, Maritrans invested in the pro­ gram offered by the Quality College founded by former ITT executive Philip Crosby. Since its inception in 1979, the college has educated thousands of repre­ sentatives from companies of widely vary­ ing sizes from throughout the world. It generally is recognized by business leaders worldwide as the best program of its type. While the program's curriculum is ex­ haustive and at times fairly complex, it boils down to getting everyone from an organization involved in setting high operating standards —"and then following precise steps to ensure not only efficiency, but alsosteady improvement. TTie program emphasizes the importance of each employee's work, as well as the value of doing things right the first time, thereby preventing accidents and avoiding un­ necessary repetition. All Maritrans executives and employees, including Seafarers and SIU representatives, attended quality seminars either in Tampa, Fla., Baltimore, Cherry Hill, N.J. or at the college in Winter Park, Fla. "One thing I learned is that all work is a process, even though you may not realize it," said 26-year-old Deck/Utility Troy Zimmerman, who sails aboard the En­ deavor and who attended the seminar in Che^ Hill. "With a work plan, the job inevitably goes a lot better. "The quality management program definitely has a lot to do with our safety . record, which we're very proud of. It's also easier now to have your voice heard by management." Mate Jim Zeller, 24, said the quality program "eliminates any finger-pointing and teaches individuals to t^e respon­ sibility. The man tying a line on deck is just as important as the person running the company. Because if the man tying the line doesn't do his job correctly, eventually there won't be any company." li •vV '. (Br /I -rm": ,1 /Tl Zeller, who joined the SIU three years ago, added that the equipment aboard Maritrans vessels is further evidence of the company's commitment to safety. "We carry fire suits, foam, self-contained breathing equipment, fire monitoring sys­ tems, survival suits, damage-control equipment (such as magnetic patches) and more," he said. "I think quality breeds safety. In the time I've been with Maritrans, we've spilled next to nothing. We're talking about gallons as opposed to millions of barrels spilled by foreign-flag ships." Steward department members, who are part of the crews on Maritrans' larger ves­ sels, also went through the program. Cook Alvin Ellis, who joined the SIU in 1975 and has worked aboard Maritrans vessels ever since, went to a seminar in Baltimore. "I think it helped us become more of a team," said Ellis, 62, who sails aboard the Intrepid. "We now have better channels for identifying problems and for corrective ac­ tion. We have a system, and management does give you answers." AB/Tankerman Charles Bigham, another member of the Intrepid's crew and a graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1979, also attended theseminar in Baltimore. "To me, one of the best parts was just getting everyone from shore and from the boats together to leam about each other's opera­ tions and any problems we might face," Bigham said. Always Safety-Conscious The Seafarers and Maritrans repre­ sentatives interviewed for this article stressed that, while the quality program helped fine-tune operations and was a fac­ tor in the near-perfect performance of 1992, the company and crewmembers al­ ways have been s^ety-conscious. For ex­ ample, in each of the past five years, Maritrans has averaged less than one gal­ lon of oil spilled per one million gallons carried. "A lot of it comes down to using good judgement," explained OS Phillip Johnson, who sails aboard the Endeavor. "If you have any doubt about whether or not something is safe, don't do it. "I've always believed that a safe crew is a good crew." AB/Tankerman Dolphin Moores, a crewmember of the Columbia, cited the Lundeberg School as the vital factor in the efficiency of SIU members. "I've been with the union for 15 years, and I'm certain the main thing that helps us do our jobs well is our school in Piney Point," said the 35-year-old Moores, who has upgraded twice. Another Seafarer who has upgraded twice, 44-year-old AB Skip Graul, pointed out that Maritrans crewmembers have "a high level of pride in their work. We always stress safety and cleanliness, and if we see something's wrong, we fix it." (Graul, who regularly sails aboard the Patriot, comes from a family with a strong maritime background. His father sailed on the Murmansk Run during World War Has a member of the Masters, Mates Pilots.) Keeping Up-to-Date In another move to enhance safety, Maritrans recently installed a system known as Intercon on the 255,0(X)-barrel barge Ocean 255 and her tug, the Intrepid. Intercon securely links the tug and barge and allows the tug to push virtually all the time when the barge is loaded. This results in faster, more reliable operations. Maritrans plans to install two more In­ tercon systems this year. Additionally, personal computers are being put on all of the boats. (Some already are in place.) This will enable crewmem­ bers to use a wide range of programs, from vessel-loading programs to comparatively simpler functions such as menus. The Maritrans fleet includes more than 500 shipboard workers and 160 more who work ashore at the company's support facilities and oil terminals. Some of the barges can carry up to 417,(KX) thousand barrels. The crewmembers are represented by either the SIU or the American Maritime Officers (formerly District 2-MEBA). "We wouldn't have the success we've enjoyed without our partnership with the SIU and the AMO," said Burns. "If situations change, either beneficial or otherwise, we're able to sit down with our employees and come up with solutions in the best interests of both parties." Bums added tiiat Maritrans recognizes and appreciates the high-level training that Seafarers receive at the Lundeberg School. "We're getting ready to send ^ people through the school to get their tankermen's endorsements," he said. "A lot of our crew­ members already have been through the school, and many of the shoreside workers also are Piney Point graduates. "In the last several years, the vocational staff at the school has been most helpful in accommodating us and developing train­ ing programs which are extremely beneficid to our employees." >7 \• r ' w% iMim OS/Cook Eduardo Arango puts away stores aboard Columbia. AB/Tankermen Dolphin Moores (left) and Homer Rabideau take a quick break from their maintenance work aboard the Columbia. Securing a line on the Columbia Is AB/Tankerman Todd Edwards. j, Computers like the one used by AB Skip Graul (above) aboard the Patriot, are "just one more tool to help" operations, says Maritrans official John Bums. , : • IHM, Making a log entry aboard the Endeavor ls Mate Jim Zeller. OS Phillip Johnson, who sails aboard the Endeavor, says the quality improvement process "definitely works." 1^ x-r ^7" rdx. Above: Deck/Utility Troy Zimmer­ man displays one of the survival suits carried on board theEndeavor. At left, Zimmerman makes an adjustment in the engineroom as the tug prepares to push a barge along the Delaware River. M 1..- J.:.:— I ' I zee ' Maritrans vessels feature state-of-theart safety equipment, as well as basic reminders like the one shown here. :''i =S~> W-V-'J V-: P'"-- •/' .r '• .y- - y Setting the tension on the wench atjoard the Roa/roke is Deck/Utility Greg Gibson. Tying up the tugboat Endeavor is AB/Tankerman Kevin Hill. •J ... ij /,• p I. . •. It ' I 9, U. • -HO. 'n y 1. y '• I ' ' i." .• .i'\' , /. '•(7. _ . - • "J- •' y . •» Cook Alvih Ellis has been a Seafarer and has worked aboard Maritrans vessels since 1975. Maritrans prides itself on safe operations and well-maintained vessels. AB/Tankerman Charles Bigham Last year, the company received intemational recognition for its efficiency, readies a hose aboard Intrepid. /- , / 7- �16 JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Restoring JFK's Racing Yacht Is Labor of Love for Johnston for the passage in northeastern Lake Michigan where she often passed in winning several races in the '30s and '40s. The vesse changed hands several times before being donated to the Coast Guard Academy in 1955. Kennedy began sailing the Manitou late in his presidency Enjoys the Work Despite putting in long hours After the boat was refitted with a on the boat, which in 1968 was new engine and White House purchased by the Lundeberg conununications gear, the presi­ Mike Oriando takes the oath of office as Deputy Pilot Commissioner. School and then added to the dent and his family began enjoy­ school's fleet of historic sailing ing the vessel during the summer and power vessels, Johnston says, of 1963. After Kennedy's death "I have enjoyed every day that I that November, the Manitou was have spent on her. With the help returned to the academy to of the marina personnel, she is in resume her career as a training Retired SIU official Mike Or­ any of their problems; overseeing ship-shape. We don't get to sail vessel. lando recently was appointed as a the proper conditions of the har­ In 1968, the Lundeberg Schoo her as much as we would like, but state maritime official by Mas­ bors; and setting prices for pilot she can be rigged to sail in purchased the Manitou from the sachusetts Governor William fees. Defense Department Surplus minutes." This is Orlando's fifth ap­ Weld. When the Manitou is open to Sales Agency in a closed bid. The Orlando, 70, was named Deputy pointment as a Deputy Pilot Com­ visitors, Johnston—the vessel's vessel has been part of the Pilot Commissioner of District missioner. He previously was honorary captain—notes, "All school's floating museum since. Two in Massachusetts. His term appointed in 1966, 1969, 1972 Wedding Gift flags are hoisted, cushions are and 1981. expires at die end of 1996. "There is one story that I ran placed in the cockpit, deck chairs Orlando served in various District Two includes ports are set up and all lights below across many times in my re­ from Salem, Mass. to the New capacities with the Seafarers and deck are on. Most visitors like to search," Johnston recalls with a Hampshire border. formerly was an SIU official in see how the living conditions augh. "When Jackie Kennedy Among Orlando's duties will the northeastern fishing ports. He were." was engaged to a Greek tanker be working with pilots to resolve also was an organizer. Occasionally, Johnston makes tycoon, she asked him for the a guest list and, with the Manitou Manitou as a wedding present. Johnny Johnston stands at the pier operating under auxiliary power, The rich man offered any amount in Piney Point with the Manitou. t^es as many as a dozen pas­ the Seafarers Union wanted for sengers up the St. Mary' s River- the yawl. sel, once used by President John which is not far from the vessel's Well, (late SIU President) F. Kennedy, ready for tourists and Jack Caffey, SIU vice presi­ are approximately 100 locals other guests at the southern birthplace on Solomons Island, I'aul Hall's reply to the man Maryland center. This year is no Vld. in the Patuxent River. who had his fleet under flags-of- dent for the Atlantic Coast, has made up of members from the different, as Johnston anticipates Johnston points out that the convenience—was, 'Money been elected the new president of building finishing final restorations some­ Manitou's 81-foot wooden main­ can't buy the Manitou. However, the Long Island (N Y.) Federa­ trades, time this month to the 56-year-old mast no longer is capable of hold­ if you put 10 of your tankers tion of Labor, AFL-CIO, by its government workers, under the American flag, with a executive board. Manitou, which sustained ing her sails in a strong wind.) Caffey, who began his career maritime Seafarers International Union damage during a severe storm last Long History with the Seafarers in 1961 as a trades, retail winter. Johnston—who still has his contract, we will gladly give the Johnston, a charter member of original SIU membership book >fawl to you.' Jackie never got the deck department member, will clerks and ill the last three years of the cur­ communica­ the SIU who sailed in the deck rom 1938—takes pride in his Manitou." rent presidential term which ex­ tions tech­ department and retired in 1974, borough knowledge of the Jack Caffey pires at the federation's 1996 nicians. first started his volunteer work on Hanitou, which is made of oak, convention. (His predecessor Among his the Manitou \n 1990. "It was in carvel planked, with a teak deck resigned from office earlier this responsibilities as president, Caf-. pretty bad shape," recalls and m^ogany trim. (Fastenings >fear.) fey will help affiliated unions in Johnston, 83. "I had the time and and deck hardware are of bronze.) While Caffey will retain his organizing and negotiation ef­ the interest, so I volunteered to ^ast year, after completing exten­ rcsitioh with the SIU, he also will forts, promote Jrade unionism get her back in shape." sive research he wrote a lengthy lead the labor council, which rep­ within the community and assist In 1990 Johnston worked with paper about the vessel's storied resents 150,000 union members in the AFL-CIO grassroots efforts fellow pensioner William Drew, )ast, complete with details of From Suffolk and Nassau coun­ in local, state and national legis­ who fixed the vessel's wiring, and many of the ship's races and ties. Included in the membership lative and political matters. slowly but surely they got the owners. Manitou into good condition. The Manitou was built as a The Manitou suffered a set­ racing vessel in 1937 at the M.M. Seafarers Support Sausage Makers back during the winter storm, Davis and Sons yard on The Manitou was purchased by the which tore off the gangway and Solomons Island. She was named lundeberg School in 1968. For retired Seafarer Johnny Johnston, spring means opening the 62-foot yawl Manitou to visitors on weekends at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education. Each year it takes lots of hard work to get the former racing ves caused other structural damage Undeterred, Johnston led another repair effort and now he says "You can't even tell it was damaged. All that's left to get i ready is some priming, painting and glazing, plus installing some screens. It won't take long. m Retired Official Uliike Oriando Appointed to Maritime Post Jack Caney Bedieil PmsUent Of Long IslantI Labor CouttcH .-5-: M.J it. '••. •• , The 56-year-old yawl sustained damage to its wooden hull during a severe storm last March. Seafarers from the port of Baltimore marched with other local trade unionists to show their support for United Food and Comrriercial Workers Local 27 members who were locked out of their jobs last month during negotiations with the Parks Sausage Company. Shown on the picket line are Ernest Greece (left), president of the Metropolitan Baltimore Council of AFLCIO unions, and Steward/Baker Andre Gee. �JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 i •3 m •AK •mM "M jj, Port New York 34 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 10 Norfolk 15 Mobile 13 New Orleans 24 Jacksonville 23 San Francisco 31 Wilmington 15 Seattle 15 Puerto Rico 8 Honolulu 4 Houston 22 St. Louis 4 Piney Point 3 Algonac 0 Totals 224 Port New York 14 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 4 Norfolk 7 Mobile 12 New Orleans 9 Jacksonville 16 San Francisco 9 Wilmington 9 Seattle 13 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 3 Houston 9 St. Louis 1 Piney Point 0 Algonac 0 Totals 114 Port New York 18 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 3 Norfolk 4 Mobile 6 New Orleans 9 Jacksonville 8 San Francisco 38 Wilmington 9 Seattle 11 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 8 Houston 12 St. Louis 1 Piney Point 3 Algonac 0 Totals 136 Port New York 8 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 2 Norfolk 1 Mobile 1 New Orleans 6 Jacksonville 3 San Francisco 16 Wilmington 8 Seattle 11 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 8 3 Houston St. Louis 0 Piney Point 1 0 Algonac 73 Totals Totals All Departments 547 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class Bi Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 27 10 28 18 7 9 62 13 4 2 3 1 3 2 13 I 4 7 1 0 9 12 7 7 9 5 1 28 16 3 11 22 1 2 15 29 2 19 17 1 3 34 33 6 23 21 ,2 ,• 9 , 44 21 • --'3 13 16 1 6 60 9 ^^••7 • : 14 10 1 11 32 '= 14 •:uyi4 29 3 3 • 9 38 6 1 10 5 1 4 19 19 8 6 11 12 6 TO 25 3 20 17 1 10 45 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 14 0 1 0 2 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 269 58 172 174 37 76 405 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 18 0 12 6 0 3 37 3 0 1 1 1 1 ^ I'T,:;,', 5 2 2 3 4 3 0 6 17 7 2 5 0 8 4 6 2 12 7 1 0 , 19 9 4 4 11 3 6 27 21 15 3 11 14 6 24 19 6 0 2 10 4 32 v: : 1 11 4 5 6 1, 16 17 6 7 5 0 , 3 27 3 1 0 2 0 0 16 12 3 2 7 1 5 4 15 3 9 8 1 4 23 0 2 1 • • 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 1 4 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 85 91 19 41 30 249 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 12 4 16 0 10 25 4 3 -••• • 1 . 1 0 2 0 0 2 1 6 • • 2 0 5; : 7 2 6 2 6 1 5 0 1 9 1 5 13 0 3 5 4 3 16 1 7 3 10 4 1 5 18 6 0 87 13 0 19 7 0 7 1 2 22 1 1 0 7 7 0 6 31 1 3 0 0 0 6 1 1 17 20 15. 15 10 9 20 6 5 0 0 2 18 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 6 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 63 57 276 30 12 94 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 18 7 19 2 0 12 32 0 1 0 2 2 4 2 5 0 0 • '3 1 6 2 7 3 0 5 8 0 15 14 0 0 1 16 2 4 9 3 0 10 5 10 17 6 17 2 . 0 7 i 23 0 46 5 4 •^1 26 16 10 0 0 10 3 8 10 0 13 4 15 1 7 17 0 10 4 1 3 6 6 86 0 14 32 2 130 52 0 8 6 1 4 5 12 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 20 17 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 • 3 0 147 170 102 40 213 258 342 402 498 170 163 1,077 37 13 20 21 18 32 48 59 29 58 5 24 60 3 16 0 443 15 7 2 9 6 10 9 12 13 8 4 14 15 2 1 1 128 37 8 6 19 17 18 32 40 22 28 4 16 32 3 28 0 310 5 0 • 1 •. 5 3 9 23 9 12 9 0 5 8 0 0 0 89 21 6 6 2. 7 0 2 y,,. 7 12 1 8 2 10 4 33 5 ^ 7 1 14 . • 2 2 4 23 21 10 0 0 1 22 2 0 0 183 52 78 3 9 32 26 45 38 64 17 21 14 89 29 3 33 4 505 44 5 3 17 3 25 15 36 14 16 6 163 11 0 4 0 362 1,441 631 * '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 6f last month. A total of 1,233 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,233 jobs shipped, 402 jobs or about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From April 16 to May 15,1993, a total of 163 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,730 jobs have been shipped. .. J' : : July & August 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Tuesday: July 6*, Monday: August 2 *changed by Independence Day holiday • 1 781 17 New York Tuesday: July 6, August 3 Philadelphia Wednesday: July 7, August 4 Baltimore Thursday: July 8, August 5 Norfolk Thursday: July 8, August 5 Jacksonville Thursday: July 8, Au^st 5 Algonac Friday: July 9, August 6 Houston Monday: July 12, August 9 New Orleans Tuesday: July 13, August 10 Mobile Wednesday, July 14, August 11 San Francisco Thursday: July 15, August 12 Wilmington Monday: July 19, August 16 Seattle Friday: July 23, Monday: August 23* Vviff,; i". • , ; 'changed by Paul Hall holiday San Juan Thursday: July 8, August 5 St Louis Friday: July 16, August 13 Honolulu Friday: July 16, August 13 Duluth Wednesday, July 14, August 11 Jersey City Wednesday: July 21, August 18 New Bedford ' Tuesday: July 20, August 17 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals ROGERBEROUD Your daughter, Yvonne, is trying to locate you. Please reach her by contacting Helen Re, her moAerin-law, at Box 26, Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, NY 10590. EDWARD HENRY RAPACKI Please contact your old friend, Wanda (Mikles) Cantor, at 118 Mountain Road, Sun Valley Condo, GlenBumie, MD 21060. WWII MERCHANT MARINERS Any members who sailed or worked on the docks during World War 11 are asked to contact Capt. William J. Howard Jr. who is doing research about the era. Capt. Howard's address is 428 Pennington Drive, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. SPnef it io the/ Z3® ® •' 'J ''MmSB, �18 JlWf 1993 SBAFAIIE8S LOG •» .1 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining GeorgeMcCartnw Vice President West (joast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President GovernmentServices Jack CafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCoraey Vice President Gulf Coast ' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 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, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 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Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 CI^-Coirpany/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Totals All Departments 0 28 5 0 11 6 0 .;;v2 0 ;• 25 6 66 17 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 15 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 4 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 23 1 0 45 12 0 18 8 0 8 •• 2 0 30 20 0 101 42 r • * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED .All Groups aass A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inlanil Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes &Tnland Waters West Coast 2 4 24 2 32 0 3 0 0 3 0 17 0 4 21 1 0 18 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 ^3 0 0 3 1 9 Totals TOTAL SHIPPED .All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 5 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 6 40 0 80 44 1 91 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 4 4 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 45 8 48 3 104 2 4 0 1 7 0 27 0 25 52 7 0 33 0 40 'l- 0 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 1 13 1 21 0 0 0 1 ' * 0 6 0 6 0 1 7- 165 65 49 90 27 60 Totals All Departments * "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. ^re You Missing Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG each month—as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and welfare checks and bulletins or notices—^your correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel : HOME ADDRESS that you are not getting your union mail, please use the form on this page to update your home address. Your home address is yourpermanent address, and this is where all official union documents will be mailed (unless otherwise specified). If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please complete the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (PLEASE PRINT) June 1993 T I » Name Phone No. (_ Address Social Security No. Book No. n Active SlU _J Pensioner • Other This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. This address should remain In the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed) 6/93. I J •1^ :.r'i �•- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 20 members. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while three sailed inland and five on the Great Lakes. Brothers Christian Christensen and Gerald Sinkes com pleted recertification courses at Piney Point. Brother Christensen graduated from bosun recer­ tification in 1974 while Brother Sinkes finished steward recer­ tification in 1986. Of the retiring Seafarers, 10 served in the military: seven in the Army, and one each in the Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. Out of all of the Seafarers signing off this month. Brothers Christensen and Enri­ que Hernandez sailed the longest—^both receiving their fmst books in 1947. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Christensen, Sinkes and Hernandez as well as the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA DONALD CALDER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Bom in England, he sailed as anFOWT. Brother Calder retired to North Cambridge, Mass. CHRISTIAN CHRISTEN­ SEN, 77, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galves­ ton, Texas. A native of Copen­ hagen, Den­ mark, he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Christensen resides in San Jose, Calif. ROBERT FAVALORA,54, joined the union in 1969 in the port of New Orleans, A Louisiana native, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Favalora cal Madiville, La. home. WILLIAM GOINES, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in his native New Orleans. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Goines served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He stiU calls New Orleans home. DUDLEY GRANT,^ 65, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New York. Bom in St. Vin­ cent, West Indies, he sailed as a W-r-fcSw,., . To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. third cook. Brother Grant retired to San Francisco. department. Brother Suarez resides in Bronx, N-Y. ENRIQUE HERNAN­ DEZ, 66, joined the union in 1947 in the. port of Bal­ timore. A na­ tive of Vega Alta, P.R., he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Hemandez upgraded at Piney Point fre­ quently. He resides in Bayamon, P.R. LESLIE TOLLETT, 65, joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Los An­ geles, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Tollett upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. He served in die U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. Brother Tollett calls San Francisco home. LOUIE YEU JEUNG, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of Honolulu. Bom in Califomia, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Jeung calls San Francisco home. HENRY ELBOURNE, 65, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Rock Hall, Md., he sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Elboume served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1950. He resides in Baltimore. RAYMOND DeLEARY, 62, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. A native of Muncey, Ontario, he sailed as a dredgeman. Brother DeLeary served in the U.S. Army in 1952. He calls Superior, Wis. home. FRANK LAPCZYNSKI, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Al­ pena, Mich., he sailed as a bosun. Brother Lapczynski served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He still calls Al­ pena home. GREAT LAKES RAYMOND BUZWAH, 64, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Detroit Bom in Canada, he sailed in the steward department. His last vessel was the William R. Roesch. Brothra- Buzwah resides in Port Huron, Mich. WILLIAM SPARKS, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Arkansas, he sailed as a wheelsman. Brother Sparks resides in Hol­ land, Mich. INLAND RAYMOND ALCORN, 63, joined the 1 Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. An Il­ linois native, he sailed as a chief mate aboard Crowley tug­ RUSSELL MANCINI, 65, boats. Boatman Alcom joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A na­ upgraded frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to tive of Portland, Maine, he 1975. Boatman Alcom retired sailed as a QMED. Brother to Neptune Beach, Fla. Mancini upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. Brother Mancini retired to Hard work and dedication Westminster, Calif. among SIU steward department members aboard the USNS GERALD Wilkes proved to be an over­ SINKES, whelming success when their 65, joined team efforts led to a remarkable the union in score of 99 percent (out of a pos­ 1946 in the sible 100) on a recent Quality As­ port of New surance Inspection conducted by York. Bom the Military Sealift Conunand in Illinois, (MSG) on April 7. le comChief Steward Ben Hender­ leted the recertified steward son reported, "Only by the course at Piney Point in 1986. steward department working Brother Sinkes resides in North closely together as a team could Vemon, Ind. such a high score be possible. We are very proud of our accomplish­ FRANK ment ahd haveserved not only our SIRIGship but also our union well by NANO, 71, achieving such high results as joined the SIU members." Seafarers in Brother Henderson also 1972 in the reported in the ship's minutes that port of New the Wilkes' storerooms are well York. A na­ supplied, clean and in good order. tive of Brooklyn, N.Y., he upgraded to assistant cook in March 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Sirignano served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. In be­ tween shipping, he worked in the Jacksonville, Fla. hall. His last voyage was on the SeaLand Crusader. Brother Sirig­ nano lives in Jacksonville. 19 ROBERT SMITH, 58, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. A Michigan na­ tive, he sailed as a conveyorman Brother Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He retired to Manistique, Mich. RICHARD NELSON, 47, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A Texas native, he sailed as a cap­ tain. Boatman Nelson served in theU.S". Army from 1963 to 1966. He calls Port Arthur home. IJ Wilkes GaUey Aces MSG QmUy h^yedkm and the crewmembers thanked the entire steward department for providing excellent meals. In a written report filed with the MSG, the Wilkes crew was praised for its outstanding work. , The inspector wrote, "The Wilkes has an excellent program in place for cleanliness. Absolutely no grease buildup [exists], and storerooms are in excellent and neat condition." SH\P t ANDRES SUAREZ, 71, joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of New York. Bom in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the engine :-;v The Wilkes galley gang Is (from left, kneeling) ACU Jimmie Hill, SA Cameron Brintley, SA Robinson Tacang, SA Phillip Morris, SA Adele George, (second row) Chief Steward Ben Henderson, Chief Purser Dennie Cook, Chief Cook John Gehring, SA Suzanne Van Schoor, SA Jack Mohamad, Cook/Baker Kerry Roby and Nurse Thomas Jensen. SAs Phillip Morris (left) and Adele George (right) are Piney IS from the U.S. Point graduates Virgin Islands who now sail in Chief Stewad Ben Henderson (left) poses with Chief Cook John the steward department aboard Gehring after the military's Quality Assurance Inspection on April 7 in which they scored 99 percent, a very close to perfect score. the Wilkes. m--- p.. .i: �20 MNEisaa SEAFAKERSLOe In^iiiiig Seafarer •' t y A1 Damer, Deck­ hand—It is taxa­ tion without repre­ sentation. We don't like taxes being put on us without our say. They are hitting the merchant mariner from Question: How do you feel about the Coast Guard assessing fees to acquire or renew a merchant marine docu ments? .S;','.-'ii.-' ^ Vv,..'":.- -t-iA.-v -1/ 1-' • , •' ' 1 •> >• • «^L'' 'fr- (Asked of SIU members on ships in Toledo and Lorain, Ohio and Erie, Pa.). Alan Maury, AB—^It's terrible and everyone is trying to figure out what to do to get around it. The Coast Guard is overstepping their power by going into the private lives of seamen. It is really none of their business. The past eight years under Reagan and Bush changed the Coast Guard into a police agency for the government. It's Very unfair. Boh Evavoid, AB/WatchmanWe pay enough in taxes. We shouldn't have to pay out more be­ cause we are seafarers. •)': •: ."v'lC''" • '. V ft;:. ;• ;•'•• .-A' every angle possible. Tom Chahot, AB/Watchman— Just another tax to hold your job. We all agree it's not fair. We've gone so long without it. The merchant marine is hurting out here on the Great Lakes and now they do this and it hurts us even more. V^at about the young guys start­ ing out? John Olsen, Wiper—^They are trying to get us to financially support the Coast Guard for bettering oursel ves. It is way too steep. If Ihey must make us pay, it should be less or the mariner should make more to afford it. It isn't right to pay for our jobs. Robert Heath, Second Cook— We get taxed enough. It shouldn't come out of our pock­ ets. The Coast Guard gets paid enough. I think it's ridiculous for them to charge us to better ourselves. landy Frank, Gateman—I don't see why we must support the Coast Guard. We work iiardforour money. Roy Calo, Second Cook—It is crazy to charge us to get a new document when we upgrade. Why should it come out of my pocket when I upgrade . my skills and im­ prove myself so that I can get better jobs? It is really unfair. John Frankovich, Conveyorman—I don't see why we should get them renewed. Why should we pay for something we al­ ready got? Sounds like the Coast Guard is looking for a steady income From the merchant mariner. coHwem 7dm POLITICAL ACTfON DONATION Know Your Rights PAYMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. The con stitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes monies are to be paid to anyone in any and Inland Waters District makes specific official capacity in the SIU unless an official provision for safeguarding the union receipt is given for same. Under no membership's money and union finances circumstances should any member pay any The constitution requires a detailed audi money for any reason unless he is given by certified public accountants every such receipt. In the event anyone attempts year, which is to be submitted to the mem­ to require any such payment be made bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly without supplying a receipt, or if a member finance committee of rank-and-file mem­ is required to make a payment and is given bers, elected by the membership, each year an official receipt, but feels that he or she examines the finances of the union and should not have been required to make such reports fully their findings and recommen­ payment, this should immediately be dations. Members of this committee may reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS make dissenting reports, sp^ific recom­ AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU constitution are available in all union SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland halls. All members should obtain copies of Waters District are administered in ac­ this constitution so as to familiarize them­ cordance with the provisions of various selves with its contents. Any time a member trust fund agreements. All these agree­ feels any other member or officer is at­ ments specify that the trustees in charge tempting to deprive him or her of any con­ of these funds shall equally consist of stitutional right or obligation by any union and management representatives methods, such as dealing with charges, tri­ and their alternates. All expenditures and als, etc., as well as all other details, the disbursements of trust funds are made member so affected should immediately only upon approval by a majority of the notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the guaranteed equal rights in employment various trust funds. and as members of die SIU. These rights SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution shipping rights and seniority are protected and in the contracts which the union has exclusively by contracts between the negotiated with the employers. Conse­ union and the employers. Members quently, no member may be discriminated should get to know their shipping rights. against because of race, creed, color, sex, Copies of these contracts are posted and national or geographic origin. If any available in all union halls. If members member feels that he or she is denied the jelieve there have been violations of their equal rights to which he or she is entitled, shipping or seniority rights as contained the member should notify union head­ in the contracts between the union and the quarters. employers, they should notify the SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ Seafarers Appeals Board by certified TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD mail, return receipt requested. The proper is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds address for this is: are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering Augustin Tellez, Chairman the political, social and econoniic inter­ Seafarers Appeals Board ests of maritime workers, the preservation 5201 Auth Way and furthering of the American merchant Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are marine with improved employment op­ available to members at all times, either by portunities for seamen and boatmen and writing directly to the union or to the the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU supports and contributes to political can­ contracts are available in all SIU halls. didates for elective office All contribu­ These contracts specify the wages and con­ tions are voluntary. No contribution may ditions under which an SIU member works je solicited or received because of force, and fives aboard a ship or boat. Members job discrimination, financial reprisal, or should know their contract rights, as well as threat of such conduct, or as a condition their obligations, such as fifing for overtime of membership in the union or of employ­ OT) on die proper sheets and in the proper ment. If a contribution is made by reason manner. If, at any time, a member believes of the above improper conduct, the memthat an SIU patrolman or other union official jer should notify the Seafarers Interna­ ails to protect their contractual rights tional Union or SPAD by certified mail properly, he or she should contact the within 30 days of the contribution for nearest SIU port agent. investigation and appropriate action and EDITORIAL POLICY — THE refund, if involuntary. A member SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG should support SPAD to protect and fur­ traditionally has refrained from publish­ ther his or her economic, political and ing any article serving the political pur­ social interests, and American trade poses of any individual in the union, union concepts. officer or member. It also has refrained From publishing articles deemed harmful If at any time a member feels that any to the union or its collective membership. of the above rights have been violated, or This established policy has been reaf- that he or she hais been denied the con­ Irmed by membership action at the Sep­ stitutional right of access to union records tember 1960 meetings in all or information, the member should imme­ constitutional ports. The responsibility diately notify SIU President Michael For Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, editorial board which consists of the return receipt requested. The address is: executive board of the union. The ex­ Michael Sacco, President ecutive board may delegate, from Seafarers International Union among its ranks, one individual to carry 5201 Auth Way out this responsibility. Camp Springs, MD 20746. �^•• \ JUNE 1993 Nicholas, Secretary F. Corder, Deck Delegate Tom Orzechowski, Steward Delegate Frahklyn Cordero. Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs received but other mail very slow. Secretary requested The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- refrigerators for individual rooms. board minu^s as possible. On occasion, bwause of space Deck delegate reported beefs and limitations, some win be omitted. disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. delegates. Crew asked contracts Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the department to look into improved union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ care for dependents and better den­ tal and eye care. Crew requested warded to the Seafarers LOG. new shortwave radio and VCR. Crew thanked galley gang for job OOCL INSPIRATION (Seaand Job well done. Chairman well done. Next port: Tampa, Fla. Land Service), December 13, reminded crewmembers not to 1992—Chairman John Bertolino, LIBERTY STAR (Liberty slam doors and to keep crew Secretary Edward Collins, Educa­ lounge doors closed. Next port: Maritime), March 7—Chairman tional Director Jerry Dellinger. Ray Todd, Secretary H. Williams, Long Beach, Calif. Chairman announced payoff and Educational Director James SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE asked members to donate to SPAD Thihodeau, Engine Delegate Isaac (Sea-Land Service), February 3— and movie fund. Secretary thanked Rowel, Steward Delegate Gerardo Chairman Francis Adams, crewmembers for keeping pantry Lopez. Chairman reported ship en route to Poland with grain and clean and urged them to upgrade at Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa­ tional Director Chris Devonish, com. He announced payoff in New Paul Hall Center. Treasurer Deck Delegate Victor De Jesus, Orleans during first week of April. reported $68 in ship's fund. No Engine Delegate Saleh Ali, No beefs or disputed OT reported. beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward Delegate Cecil Gubish. Crew praised galley gang for good Crew asked contracts department Chairman reported everything run­ job. to look into extending vacation ning smoothly. He encouraged time. Crew requested new chairs crewmembers to write senators and LNG ARIES (ETC), March 21— for crew lounge and thanked Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary congressmen urging support of steward department for job well Doyle Cornelius, Educational merchant marine. He thanked all done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. Director Riley Donahue, Deck union members who helped cam­ Delegate Raphael Vargas, Engine OOCL INSPIRATION (Seapaign for the new Democratic ad­ Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Land Service), December 20, ministration and reminded crew to 1992—Chairman F. Goethe, donate to SPAD and MDL. Educa­ Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair­ man thanked crewmembers for tional director encouraged crew to Secretary V. Harper, Educational cooperation in keeping noise down upgrade at Lundeberg School and Director D. Bush. Chairman urged while others are sleeping. Secretary members to take advantage of Lun- get GED if needed. Treasurer gave thanked entire crew for keeping vote of thanks to Tom "Mad deburg School and donate to lounge clean. Educational director Mikey" Bullen for tapes on invest­ SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reminded all crewmembers to ments. He reported $60 in ship's reported. Crew asked contracts upgrade at Lundeberg School and fund and $70 in movie fund. En­ department to look into improved announced posting of upgrading gine delegate reported beefs and dental and optical benefits and schedule. No beefs or disputed OT disputed OT. No beefs or disputed clarification of watchstanding reported. Crew gave vote of thanks wheel relief. Crew gave vote of OT reported by deck or steward to steward department for poolside thanks to steward department. Next delegates. Crew thanked manager barbecues. of Seaman's Club in Yokohama, port: Charleston, S.Cfor delivering Seafarers LOGs. NEWARK BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ LNG LEO (ETC), January 31— Crew requested new VCR and vice), March 23—Chairman Fred Chairman Albert IMckford, were reminded to rewind tapes and Collins, Secretary Jerome Jordan, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Educa­ put them back in jackets. Next Educational Director Richard tional Director John Wong, Deck port: Long Beach, Calif. Johnsen, Deck Delegate Tommy Delegate Michael Presser, Engine Benton, Engine Delegate Philip SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), Delegate MJ. Brennon, Steward Pardovich, Steward Delegate Wil­ February 1—Chairman R. Huyett, Delegate A. RIppel. Chairman Secretary E. Dumont, Educational lie Grant. Chairman announced reminded members to support payoff upon arrival. Secretary Director S. Haudsford, Deck SPAD and upgrade skills at Piney thanked crewmembers for keeping Delegate Brian Johnston, Engine Point. He reminded crewmembers ship clean and gave special thanks to respect one another. Educational Delegate James Williams, to steward department for good director urged menibers to upgrade Steward Delegate M. Abdulla. job. Educational director reminded Chairman reported crewmembers at Lundeburg School. Treasurer saving ship's fund to purchase exer­ members of importance of upgrad­ reported $700 in ship's fund and ing at Lundeburg School. No beefs cise equipment. $40 in SlU communication fund. or disputed OT reported. Crew­ No beefs or disputed OT reported. CLEVEL>D\fD (SealiftBulkers), members thanked galley gang for Chairman reminded crew to keep March 12—Chairman Shawn Orr, job well done. Next port: Charles­ recreation room clean and stop Secretary Michael Baker, Educa­ ton, S.C. noise in passageways at night. tional Director D. Melanio, Crew gave steward department OMI COLUMBIA (OMICorp ), Steward Delegate Miguel Vinca. vote of thanks. Next port: Arun, In­ Chairman reported dryer in crew March 31—Chairman AJ. Eckert, donesia. laundry fixed and all crewmembers Secretary P.P. Lopez, Deck Delegate W.K. Blankenship, En­ due transportation upon arrival. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN gine Delegate T.F. Evans, Steward Secretary notified crew that letter (Ocean Shipholding), February Delegate J.A. Barahona. Chair­ was sent from last jwrt guesting 11—Chairman J.T. Martin, man reported captain happy with patrolman upon arrival in Hawaii. Secretary C. Mosley, Educational the way crew did jobs. He Educational director urged mem­ Director Wendell Parrish, Deck reminded crewmembers to clean bers to take advantage of Piney Delegate George Jordanides, En­ rooms and make sure keys are Point and upgrade. Treasurer gine Delegate Dean Dobbins. turned in before signing off. He reported purchase of six movies. Treasurer reported $218.19 in thanked and told crew it was a No beefs or disputed OT reported. ship's fund and $108 in crew's pleasure sailing with such a good Crew asked contracts department fund. No beefs or disputed OT group. Educational director urged to clarify time crewmembers can reported. Crewmembers requested members to upgrade at Paul Hall stay on board and DEU's specific patrolman in next port. Crew Center and keep up with dues. No sanitation duties. Crew reported thanked galley gang for great food beefs or disput^ OT reported. dishwashers and refrigerator need Crew asked contracts department repairs. Next port: Pearl Harbor, to look into mandatory retirement Shipboard Camaraderie Hawaii. at age 62. Crew gave vote of COVE TRADER (Cove Ship­ thanks to galley gang for job well ping), March 28—Chairman C.E. done. Next port: Portland, Ore. Fryer, Secretary G. Quinn, Educa­ OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI tional Director A. Hickman, Deck Corp.), March 27—Chairman M. Delegate D. Calotter, Engine McDuffie, Secretary R. Scott, Delegate L. Reynolds, Steward Educational Director F.V. Vogler, Delegate D. Payne. Chairman Deck Delegate Frank Lyle. Chair­ reminded crew to help separate man announced payoff in Houston. plastics and keep galley spaces He reported more union meetings clean. Educational director urged needed to keep in touch with union members to upgrade at Lundeberg values. No beefs or disputed OT School. Deck delegate reported reported. beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS Steward delegate reported every­ (Maritime Overseas), March 23— thing running smoothly. Crew gave Secretary Cariito Navarro. QMED/Pumpman Monte vote of thanks to steward depart­ Secretary reported good trip with Beck (left) and Chief Cook ment. Next port: Tampa, Fla. no beefs or disputed OT. Educa­ Jack Hart attend a union tional director urged members to JULIUS HAMMER (OCCI), meeting aboard the ITB upgrade at Piney Point for job March 14—Chairman Richard Philadelphia. Digest of Ships Meetings • \ .. I XAFARBKIMI security. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to look into im­ proved death benefits and glasses and prescription programs. Crew gave vote of thaiiks to steward department. Next port: Deer Park, Texas. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), March 22-^hairman George Schuj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director D. Bautista, Deck Delegate Thomas Howell, Engine Delegate W. Behan, Steward Delegate Shari Smitson. Chairman reported smooth sailing and payoff. He urged members to keep in touch with union by attending all meet­ ings. Secretary announced next voyage will be to West Coast. He urged crewmembers to attend Lun­ deberg School and upgrade skills. Educational director encouraged 21 Crew asked contracts department to look into improved medical coverage and death benefits. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), March 21—Chair­ man Nelson Sala, Secretary J. Colls, Educational Director Joseph Shuler, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Engine Delegate Juan Guari, Steward Delegate Dimas Rodriguez. Chairman announced payoff and reported crew needs new VCR. Secretary reported everything running smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT. Chairman announced vessel in shipyard first week of June. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), March 28— Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa- Cookout Is a Group Effort The steward department on board the Sea-LandPacific gets great marks from the crew for Its shipboard barbecues. From the left are Chief Cook Don Spangler, Steward George Bronson and AB Mel Talaloto members to take advantage of Piney Point and continue supplying SlU vessels with best possible seamen. Crewmembers voted to use $50 of ship's fund for fresh fish in Honolulu. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job very well done. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), March lbChairman Thomas Bluitt, Secretary J. Rivera, Educational Director Patrick Coppola, Deck Delegate Keith Bennett^ Engine Delegate Abdulrud Atiah. Educa­ tional director reminded members to go to Paul Hall Center and upgrade in order to better oneself. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang.for good job. Next port: Tampa, Ra. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), March 31— Chairman Garry Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Steve Castle, Engine Delegate Raymond Clock, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chair­ man announced payoff and reminded crewmembers signing off to leave rooms clean with fresh linen. He reminded all crewmem­ bers to check with boarding patrol­ man. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed NAFTA and Seafarers' involvement. Crew reported waiting on information from contracts department regard­ ing new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department, ^lext port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Sea-Land Service), March 7— Chairman Barry Carrano, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educa­ tional Director Dann Manthei, Oeck Delegate Juan Ayala, En, ;ine Delegate SIma Padilla, < Steward Delegate Pedro Santos, ^o beefs or disputed OT reported. tional Director Raymond Machaj, Engine Delegate Saleh Ali, Steward Delegate Cecil Guhisch. Chairman discussed politics with crewmembers and encouraged SPAD and MDL donations. He thanked all departments for doing jobs in professional SIU way. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade skills at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reported beefs and dis­ puted OT. Disputed OT reported by engine and stewartldelegates. Crewmembers requested new movies and VCR for crew lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), March 14—Chairman Lothar Reck, Secretary George M. Bronson, Educational Director F. Fredrickson, Deck Delegate Greg Johnson, Engine Delegate Prentiss Smith, Steward Delegate Donald Spangler. Chairman reported crewmembers need new washing machine and dryer. He remind^ crew to keep living quarters clean and gadier plastic and aluminum in separate bags. He encouraged crewmembers to donate to SPAD. Secretary reported 13 movies brought aboard in Kaohsiung by AB Mel Talaloto and DEU Scott Melle. Educational director lu-ged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $80.34 in ship's fund and $82 in movie fund for next trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanla to stewa^ department for cookouts. Request was made for no smoking in crew mess hall. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), March 28—• Chairman Richard Moss, Secretary H. Johnson. Chairman Continued on page 22 �-•^ t-., 22 , ^ s JUNE 1993 SEAFABEHSIOQ ,>:-••> r , Ships Digest Continued from page 21 announced payoff and thanked steward department for job well done. He reported smooth sailing with no beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Charleston, S.C. pv," ppplf • ' . i -^J. •' SEA-LAND TRADER (SeaLand Service), March 23—Chair­ man Mike Willis, Secretary Jim Weed, Educational Director Mihone Sabin, Deck Delegate Tom Mylan, Engine Delegate W.J. Lee Jr., Steward Delegate Charles Atkins. Chairman reported captain requested all OT be put on separate sheets of paper to be turned in for payment. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chair­ man announced patrolman board­ ing ship at payoff. Crew requested vessel be sprayed for bugs and pests every time ship finishes voyage. Chairman and crewmem­ bers thanked galley gang for good food and service. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. -• • •• V •••//' -tf SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), March 28—Chair­ man J. Edwards, Secret^ L. HofTman, Educational Director G. Cruzen, Deck Delegate R. Vicari, Engine Delegate L. Diaz, Steward Delegate M. AbouIIa. Chairman announced relief bosun will come aboard in Long Beach, Calif, for two trips. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $55 in crew's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into dental plan. Chairman reminded crewmembers to lock library while in port due to missing video tapes. Next port: Oakland, Calif. • SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), March 21—Chairman D. Leon Jr., Secretary J. Grundy III, Educational Director Steve Miller, Deck Delegate Tom Kilbride, En­ gine Delegate Gerard Rogers. Chairman reported crew lounge needs two new chairs and sug­ gested phone be put in chief cook's room in case of accident or ill health. Secretary gave vote of thanks to deck department and en­ gine room with special thanks to chief electrician. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chairman gave special vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for hard work and good job by all. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEAUFTATLANTIC (IMC), March 10—Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, Engine Delegate William Keble, Steward Delegate Brian Lindsley. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew- Tying Up Loose Ends i •^v members not to stand on equip­ ment in lifeboats and to shut down fire hoses tightly after using fire pump. Next port: Houston. SEAUFT ATLANTIC (IMC), March 29—Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Secretary O. Angeles, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, En­ gine Delegate William Keble, Steward Delegate Joseph Ryan. Chairman announced payoff in Beaumont, Texas. Educational director encouraged eligible mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into collecting retirement in luinp-sum payment before age 65. Steward department requested larger variety of stores in order to add items to menu. Next port: Tampa, Fla. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), March 26—Chair­ man William Dean, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educational Direc­ tor Clifford Hall. Chairman en­ couraged members to go to Paul Hall Center and upgrade skills. Secretary reminded crew of impor­ tance of SPAD donations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested carpet cleaning and new VCR. Next port: Galveston, Texas. couraged members to upgrade at Lundeburg School, keep up dues and contribute to defense league fund. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Oakland, Calif. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), April 13—Chairman Anthony Maben, Secretary R. Poovey, Educational Director Richard Gracey, Deck Delegate Gary Gambrel, Engine Delegate A. Wadsworth. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for great meals. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. LIBERTY BELL (Liberty Maritime), April 11—Chairman C. Loveland, Secretary Bud Marchman, Educational Director Mark Ruhl. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), April 18—Chairman D.M. Ticer, Secretary A.F. Suncin. Educational Director G. Dabl, Steward Delegate John Pratt. Secretary reminded crewmembers to keep mess hall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received payoff. Entire crew gave vote of thaidcs to steward depart­ ment. OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land USNS BARTLETT (Bay Ship Service), April 4—Chairman F. Management), March 28-^hairGoethe, Secretary V. Harper, man Tbomas Gagnon, Secretary Educational Director V. Bolton, Charles Fincher, Educational Deck Delegate A. Fabre, Engine Director Eric Sutton; Deck Delegate G.A. Yore, Steward Delegate Henry Morin, Steward Delegate M.A. Harris. Chairman Delegate James Jordon. Educa­ reminded crewmembers to check tional director encouraged crewfor safety violations and notify members to upgrade at Piney department heads. Treasurer Point. Mobile Patrolman Ed Kelley reported $75 in ship's funds. No deWw&redSeafarers LOGs to crew)eefs or disputed OT reported. members at payoff. Crewmembers Chairman announced response voted to buy new VCR. Chairman Tom contracts department regard­ announced Bay Ship and MSG rep­ ing emergency leave. He reminded resentatives will meet ship upon ar­ crewmembers to return all movies rival in New Orleans if to movie locker. Crew gave vote of crewmembers have questions. thanks to galley gang. Next port: Crew requested a grill for cookouts. Elizabeth, N.J. USNS WILKES (Bay Ship OVERSEAS HARRIETTE Management), March 29—Chair­ Maritime Overseas), April 11— man Tom Trehern, Secretary Ben Chairman Carlos Spina Jr., Henderson, Educational Director Secretary T. Davalie. Chairman an­ Clarence Brown, Deck Delegate nounced Seafarers LOGs received. J. Davis, Steward Delegate Je reported all departments have Donald Mann. Chairman an­ )een extra cooperative. Secretary nounced safety bonus for Decem­ reported new stores will be pur­ ber 1992 and January 1993 and chased in Durban, South Africa reminded crew to read memo on when stopping for bunkers. Educa­ jobs. Secretary reported storerooms tional director reported ship's read­ well supplied, clean and in good ing material the best there is, and order. Treasurer reported $190 in VCR will be fixed next port. Deck ship's fund. No beefs or disputed delegate reported beefs. No beefs OT reported. Crew voted to keep or disputed OT reported by engine TV on during meal hours in crew or steward delegates. Steward mess hall. Crew reported safety delegate reported crew thinks food bonus had not been received. Next is excellent. Captain complimented port: Honolulu. galley gang on job very well done. CAPE HENRY (lOM), April 13—Chairman Tbomas Votsis, RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land), Secretary A1 Holland, Educational April 4—Chairman Howard Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Cnox, Secretary J. Speller, Educa­ Delegate Troy Cooley, Engine tional Director David Dukehart. Delegate Troy Flemming, Educational director reminded Steward Delegate James Alston. members to upgrade at Paul Hall Chairman announced no beefs or Center and put movies away after disputed OT reported and thanked viewing. No beefs or disputed OT crew for job well done. He enreported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. The crew lounge of the Sea-LandCrusaderv/as the location of the ship's union meeting in Port Elizabeth, N.J. recently. From the left are OMU Alfred Gonzalez, Steward Nick Andrews, OMU Angel Hernandez, AB Reyes Flores, SlU Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram and Bosun Rafael Vega. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN Ocean Shipholding), April 15— Chairman J.T. Martin, Secretary IZ. Mosley, Educational Director ' V. Parrish, Deck Delegate Vayne Cosey, Engine Delegate Jean Dobbins, Steward Delegate S. Sparks. Treasurer reported $254.44 in ship's fund and $86.61 in crew's fund. No beefs or disjuted OT reported. Chairman an­ nounced company bought new TV br crew lounge. Crew reported new washing machine will be brought aboard in San Diego. Chairman reminded members not to slam doors and to keep crew ounge door closed. Crew thanked ;alley gang for good meals and keeping tidy ship. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Sea-Land Service), April 4— Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary Norman Dube, Educa­ tional Director Dann Manthei. Crew asked contracts department to look into improving death benefits and pension plan. Crew thanked galley gang for good food and service. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), April 4—Chairman T. Murpby, Secretary L. Finn, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck Delegate Steven Baker, Steward > Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced payoff April 11 and reported everything going well with professional and hard-work­ ing crew. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Treasurer reported 25 new movies purchased. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts department for update on negotia­ tions. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), April 18—Chair­ man Oscar Wiley, Secretary D. Clay, Educational Director G. Pol­ lard Lowsley, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Murpby. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported safe, accident-free voyage with fine job done by steward department. Crew thanked GSU for keeping sparkling clean decks and mess hall. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), April 1—Chairman Wal­ ter Weaver, Secretary G.S. Lyncb, Educational Director Jose Del Rio, Deck Delegate Lee Selico, Engine Delegate Ricky Williams, Steward Delegate Joesepb Laureta. Chairman noted kudos from captain for fine perfor­ mance by all crewmembers through bad weather. Secretary reminded crew to secure recreation room chairs in bad weather and keep pantry area clean. Educational director informed members about safety meeting items and reminded them of opportunities available for those who upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Secretary reported new VCR for next voyage will come aboard upon arrival in port. Crew announced new books revived will be turned over to Seaman's Club in Yokohama because there are not enough shelves to keep them all on board. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), April 11—Chair­ man Jose Ross, Secretary K.D. Jones, Educational Director Den­ nis Baker, Deck Delegate A. Haarmann, Engine Delegate Philip Zalewski, Steward Delegate Charles RatcIifT. Chairman thanked crewmembers for job well done. Secretary commended crew­ members for heroism and skillful performance on rescue of eight English seamen aboard the Vanderdecken. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman urged crew to donate to SPAD. Crew thanked steward department for job well done during rescue mission. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), April 11—Chair­ man Howard Gibbs, Secretary Louis Nicoud, Educational Direc­ tor Walter Stevens, Deck Delegate Sean O'Doherty, Engine Delegate Robert Zurflub, Steward Delegate Raymond Garcia. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good food and clean ship. Crew also gave special vote of thanks to deck delegate Sean O'Doherty for good job. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), April 18—Chair­ man Carrol Heick, Secretary L. Hofiman, Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate R. Vicarri. Engine Delegate J. Smiley, Steward Delegate M. Abdullah. Chairman announced payoff. Mobile Meeting OS Angel Passapera attends a union meeting on board the American Heritage during a recent stop in Mobile, Ala. Educational director reminded members to attend Lundeburg School and upgrade skills. Treasurer reported $55 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Chairman reported videotapes will continue to be purchased at rate of 15 to 20 per month from crew entertainment fund. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), April 8—Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary G. Sivley. Educational Director A. Jaramillo, Deck Delegate Thomas Scbroeder, Engine Delegate R. Wasserman, Steward Delegate John McCree Jr. Chairman asked crew not to remove safety belts fiom stack, they are for gangway only. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Educational director stressed im­ portance of donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Ne^t port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT (Sea-Land Service), April 11—Chairman Christopher LoPiccolO, Secretary H. Curry, Educational Director H. Manzer. Educational director reported two crewmembers from engine department going to Piney Point to upgrade skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thawed crew for donations that made new gym possible. Crew re­ quested transportation from ship to gate. Next port: Oakland, Calif. UST PACIFIC (lOM), April 8Chairman W. Csapo, Secretary R. Evans, Educational Director A. Mercado, Engine Delegate K. Graham, Steward Delegate K. Swain. Chairman reported mail problem discussed with captain. He noted packages must be smaller and addresses printed clearly and accurately. He also reported cotton coveralls will be on board in next port. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and take ad­ vantage of fine facilities and educa­ tion. Treasurer reported $50 in • ship's fund. New treasurer AB Andy Barrows elected. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs not yet received. Crew suggested rewinder for VCR be purchased. Crew dis­ cussed Coast Guard policy on respirators for those with facial hair. Crew reported new washing machine and dryer needed. A vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Galveston, Texas. �, . ..-'v' ; V'".".V'"?:' . '• •••;• v.- •'• ' .' •••" -•••••• -I;;;"' \ "•:- ••/ ' v- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA OSKARKALA RICHARD BLAKE Pensioner Richard Blake, 73, passed away April 8. Bom in Min­ nesota, he joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Blake began receiving his pension in September 1974. NATHAN COLLINS Nathan Collins, 39, died Febraary 24. A native of Weatherford, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1991 in the port of Houston. Brother Collins sailed in the deck department. GABRIEL MORALES Pensioner Gabriel Morales, 73, passed away April 17. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the union in 1968 in the port of New York. Brother Morales sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. Brother Morales retired in October 1985. ROBERT ROSADO Robert Rosado, 36, died Septem­ ber 21,1992. A New York na­ tive, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Rosado sailed in the . deck department. He i|pgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Rosado served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1978. LESTER STONEBRAKER Pensioner Lester Stonebraker, 72, passed away April 24. Bom in Tyrone, Pa., he joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Stonebraker served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in Febraary 1992. CHARLES WESLEY Pensioner Charles Wesley, 68, died March 18. A Califomia na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. He was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) before that union merged with the SIU's At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland WatCTS Division (AGLIWD). Brother Wesley sailed as a chief cook and upgraded frequently at Piney Point He retired in February 1987. DONOVAN HUGHES Pensioner Donovan Hughes, 55, passed away March 24. Bom in Honolulu, he joined the union in 1959 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Hughes sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Brother Hughes began receiving his pension in January 1988. r, , Pensioner Oskar Kala, 87, died April 30. A native of Es­ tonia, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Kala sailed as a chief electrician. He retired in November 1972. FERLTONMEARS Pensioner Ferlton Mears, 62, passed away May 2. Bom in Wachapreague, Va., he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Mears completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in August 1983. JOSEPH MUCIA SR. Pensioner Joseph Mucia Sr., 65, died April 11. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y.,he joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Mucia completed the bosun recertification course at Piney Point in 1979. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Mucia retired in August 1989. JESUS DELOS REYES Pensioner Jesus Delos Reyes, 77, passed away April 28. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New York. Brother Reyes completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He began receiving his pension in January 1982. ELMER RUSHING Pensioner Elmer Rushing, 80, died April 13. Bom in Mississip­ pi, he joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Rushing sailed as a bosun. He retired in May 1974. union in 1979 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Cherabini served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. JAMES SMITH Pensioner James Smith, 76, died April 20. Bom in Germfask, Mich., he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Detroit. Brother Smith sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Smith began He sailed as a mate. Brother Ros­ chefsky began receiving his pen­ receiving his pension in April 1982. sion in Nfey 1974. FRANCISMOEN Pensioner Francis Moen, 74, passed away April 25. A native of Bagley, Minn., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Moen sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Moen retired in April 1984. WILLARD BLAKE Prasioner Willard Blake, 76, pitesed away April 8. A Virginia na­ tive, he jcuned the union in 1960 in ihe port of l^ptfolk, Va. Brother ^lake sailed in the deck department with Chessq)eake and Ohio Rhiiroad. He sdved in the U.S. NaW from 1944 to 1945. Brother make, retired in April 1971. RAILROAD MARINE JOHN ROSCHEFSKY Pensioner John Roschefsky, 84, died April 9. Bom in Staten Is­ land, N.Y., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. .fi LHG Leo Cnw HoUs ManoM for Bosun muamSi^ • 'i-r' Crewmembers gather in^iience as the ca^ain plays "AmMing Grace" on tbe highland4>agpipes. cis Smith, Smi AS Ed Gontha, AB Kenji Hofftnan, QMED They are, from left, QMED John Smith, OS Francis Tim Vanpelt, Recertified Bosun Jack Davis and Captain N.M. Smith. SIU crewmembers aboard the LNG Leo joined together in prayer, music and fellowship to bid farewell to Recertified Bosun William J. Smith, who passed away January 17. The vessel stopp^ at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 21 in the South China Sea, between the mainland of China and Taiwan, to hold a special memorial ser­ vice for the late bosun as he had requested before his passing. His son, QMED John H. Smith, and his brother, OS Francis H. Smith, were QMED John Smith scatters the honored guests as well as Bosun ashes of his father, William J. John Davis, who sailed with the late recertified bosun for many Smith, off the side of the Leo. years. Master N.M. Smith (no rela­ tion) read Psalm 23as the ashes of Brother Smith were con­ signed to the sea by his son. The ceremony concluded with the master playing "Amaz­ ing Grace," "Rowers of the Forest" and "LochabwNo More" on the highland bagpipes. Born January 29, 1927, Bosun Smith joined the Seafarers in 1947 in his native Philadelphia and retired in January 1986. Late last month, he was inducted into the Philadelphia Boxing Hall of Fame for his prize fighting career in that city. Seafarers Take Part in Chavez Funeral Procession ... .-. f '• WvM GAVINO SANDIEGO Pensioner Gavino Sandiego, 86, passed away December 18,1992. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Sandiego began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1972. LAKES JOSEPH CHERUBINI Joseph Cherabini, 65, died April 14. Bom in Calumet, Mich., he joined the -y \ £>an uwgo Union-Tilbune/Don Kohbaiwr White-capped Seafarers join an estimated 35,000 mourners in the three-mile funeral procession of Cesar Chavez, president of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO (UFW), who died April 23 in San Luis, Ariz, at the age of 66. 7'. ,,7/7-'t7.; ' r• • n'- 'Vr.VJ; �<:• Vv.' 24 JUNE 1993 SEAFARHISLOG Reiss Crewmembers Prefer Lakes Jobs to Florida Sun Florida may have the climate, first trip in 1974 which was on a the beginning and end of the [sail­ but the Great-Lakes have the jobs, Steinbrenner vessel. "I never left ing] season, the weather may be bad, but we're used to it and ex­ according to two SIU Sunshine to go back to teaching." English already had sailing in pect it up here." State residents who sail aboard "Besides, we know what we his blood. The Shady Grove, Ra. the Richard Reiss. ABs Larry English and Alan resident had completed a tour of have to look forward to when we Maury make the commute each duty with the Navy when he sign off," added Maury. Both members noted they ; spring to sign on to the bulkers that joined the SIU as a deep sea mem­ sail the Great Lakes. This year the ber. He sailed three years aboard have relatives living along the I duo is sailing aboard the Erie Sand Seatrain and other vessels to Viet­ Lakes who help to close some of nam before switching to the Great the distance between the water­ I Steamship Co. self-uhloader. ways and Florida. Maury, who hails from Largo, Lakes in 1976. The 620-foot Reiss carries r Residing in Florida and sailing Fla., was teaching school when friends told him about the mer­ on the Great Lakes allows the rock, sand and salt to ports along chant marines. "I figured I would deck department members to the lower Lakes. The yessel was AB/Wheelsman Larry English try it out once and see what it was "live and work in good climates built in 1943 and converted to a makes the annual trek to the like," Maury recalled about his year-round," English noted. "At One of the tasks for Oiler Doug Rumball is cleaning the strainers for oily water in the cooling water separator. OS Kevin Bleau carries stores across the deck while the vessel is docked in the port of Erie, Pa. �JUNE 1993 SEAHUmiSLOG 2S Experts Warn Congress: Pipelines Are Biggest Oii Poiiulers Continued from page 4 ecological effects can be devas­ tating) inland spills from pipelines can produce groundwater contamination that persists for decades and may never be completely cleaned up." Distorted Facts The chief executive officer of Colonial, Donald R. Brinkley, in his written submission to the sub­ committee, countered the tes­ timony that pipelines are riddled with safety problems. "Data show that pipelines are the safest mode of transportation for petroleum and petroleum products," he said. He added that "Colonial's record is significant­ ly better than that of the oil pipeline industry in general." Rackleff pointed out in his written testimony that repeatedly "Colonial Pipeline has mis­ represented both its company record and the industry record of spills and leaks." Rackleff s group reviewed data Colonial had distributed to North Florida residents stating that in 1990 pipelines spilled 18,709 gallons per billion tonmile while water carriers spilled 44,458 gallons per billion tonmile. Colonial claimed the data came from DOT. However DOT disavowed the data. Colonial's statistics appeared to come from the government's Emergency Response Notifica­ tion System, Rackleff said, "which counted less than 20 per­ cent of the volume of oil pipeline spills in the 1980's." Colonial "ignored the more accurate OPS data." Looking at 1991 and 1992 data. Colonial Pipeline "alone spilled more than did all the t^ships and barges throughout the United States," Rackleff said. Lack of Regulation Marine transportation of oil and petroleum products is highly regulated, particularly since enactment of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90), passed by Congress in the wake of the Exxon Valdez spill. Pipeline regulations are much less strin- Sill Pushes Legislation to Protect Seamen on Rieiaway-Flag Vessels Continued from page 4 "H.R. 1517 is a chance for the United States to assert its moral leadership in the world," Turner testified during the hearing. "There are times when the United States — the world's only super­ power and most stable long-term democracy — must step out in front when it comes to addressing human suffering and the exploita­ tion of human beings." Turner noted that in the area of environmental protection the U.S. took the lead in the world with the passage of the Oil Pollu­ tion Act of 1990, a bill which requires all vessels regardless of nationality operating in American waters to comply with its strict procedures and rules. "What can be done for the, en­ vironment can also be done in behalf of human beings," Turner concluded. In opening the hearing, Subconunittee Chairman Austin J. Murphy (D-Pa.) stated passage of the bill would help to put "American shipping lines and the foreign shipping lines on a level playing field. [One of] the unfair advantage that foreign lines have over American lines is wiped away when this legislation is enacted." Murphy also noted, "Foreign ship operators gain all the benefits of American commerce without having to obey any American worker protection statutes. These shipping lines find themselves in the enviable posi­ tion of having their cake and eating it too. This situation creates an unfair double standard and leaves American shipping at a decided disadvantage." John Sansone, who oversees a team of eight U.S.-based FOC in­ spectors for the International Transport Workerk Federation (ITF), stated in testimony before the subcommittee, "One does not need to be a union official, only someone with a keen eye and a concern for people to observe that foreign seamen on ships entering United States ports are often forced to perform their jobs under unsafe and unhealthy conditions and that they often act in ways that suggest tihey are fearful of the ship masters they work under." Sansone stated he had tes­ tified before Congress about working conditions on runaway ships in October 1989 only to see the situation get worse since then. Among the problems he listed are poor health and safety conditions where food is improperly stored and drinking water is con­ taminated; cramped living quarters; undermanned vessels with overworked crews 'Toiced to work long hours at sometimes dangerous jobs" and wage cheating. After providing several specific examples of how runaway ships take advantage of their crews, Sansone said when the Coast Guard goes to inves­ tigate, "Foreign-flag ships can simply sail away from respon­ sibility for their actions." Thomas J. Schneider, speak­ ing on behalf of AFL-CIO Maritime Committee, pointed out, "There is no legal or political validity to the argument that con­ gressional jurisdiction should stop at the water's edge. Many laws, most recently the Oil Pollu­ tion Act, project U.S. concems and interests into the world marketplace." Supporting the remarks of the Turner, Sansone and Schneider, Deacon Robert M. Balderas, the national director of the Apostleship of the Sea, asked the subcommittee, "How long are we going to protect the unscrupulous shipowner?" The subcommittee has planned several visits to where runaway-flag vessels are docked before taking further ac­ tion on the bill. Rose A. McMurray, acting ad­ ministrator of DOT'S Research and Special Programs Administration, which encompasses OPS. The GAO representative tes­ tifying at the hearing pointed out that the government's National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the agency which inves­ tigates transport accidents and makes safety recommendations, had made a number of sugges­ tions in the area of new pipeline regulations. Li said despite these recom­ inspection Devises, Doubie-Skins mendations, there are no federal Pipeline companies should be regulations requiring the periodic required to "report all spills over one gallon, or [that] produce a visible sheen on waters, or that 'Existing federal result in injury or $100 in damage to company, private or public resources alone will property," suggested Rackleff. not adequately "This would make petroleum ensure the safe pipeline incident reporting re­ quirements consistent with re­ operation of pipeline quirements for other forms of facilities...* petroleum transportation." The acting head of the govem— DOTS Rose McMurray ment agency charged with pipeline safety noted that the regulations currently in effect do use of instrumented inspection not go far enough in monitoring devices (known as "smart pigs"), the nation's 1.7 million miles of periodic hydrostatic testing or the gas pipelines and 152,000 miles installation of remotely control­ led valves. The institution of these of liquid pipelines. "Existing federal resources measures would be a good step in alone will not adequately ensure the direction of more responsible the safe operation of pipeline government regulations. Rackleff urged Congress to be facilities, given the size of the regulated community and the "more specific and forceful about complexity of operations." said technical standards" for gent and as a result they "are not protecting the environment and public safety at the local level," Rackleff said. One difference in regulatoty standards highlighted in Rackleff s testimony is the level at which a spill must be reported. Hazardous liquid pipeline operators are required to report spills or leaks of more than 2,100 gallons or that involve $5,000 or more in damages, or result in in­ juries or death. pipelines. He said his group ad­ vocates the use of double-wall pipe with continuous leak detec­ tion mechanisms for hazardous liquid pipelines in environmen­ tally sensitive and hjgh-density population areas. Double-skin pipelines "can offer enhanced protection much the same as double-hull tankers, double-wall underground storage tanks, and secondary contain­ ment of aboveground storage tanks," Rackleff said. While the concem of Congress and the public recently has focused on preventing oils spills from tankers, barges and ships in general, the testimony of the ex­ perts from government and the private sector at the pipeline safety hearing indicates that the nation would be well seryed by a stricter regulatory regime on pipelines. The SIU is part of a coordinat­ ing organization which works to prevent further invasion of Florida communities by pipelines. The Florida Al­ liance—which brings together private citizens, community groups, public bodies, pilots' as­ sociations, marine industry representatives and insurance companies—also is working to secure safety standards for the nation's pipeline operations which will minimize the risks and dangers now present in this method of cargo transport. Sign Up for Piney Point Vtwation Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer. And summ«time means a chance for a well-earned vacation. But, just what is a summer vacation? Do the very words con­ jure up thoughts of lying on the beach . . . fishing. . . sailing. . . sightseeing... reading... swim­ ming . . . spending quality time with the family? A vacation can be all those things—and more—for SIU members and their families by taking advantage of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the complex embody­ ing die Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. . Piney Point vacationers can enjoy the school's comfortable accommodations, use of the recreational activities (including fishing, boating, tennis, swim­ ming, exercise room, sauna, arts and crafts) and three meals a day. But perhaps the best part of all is the location. The school is situated in St Mary's County, just a little more than an hour's drive to many areas of historical importance and current enjoy­ ment. There's Washington, D.C., of course, and aU the excitement of the nation's capital ... or Bal­ timore, Md., home of the Bal­ timore Orioles baseball team ... or Arlington, Va., site of the Pen­ tagon and Arlington National Cemetery... or Alexandria, Va., where George Washington built his home, Mt. Vernon. But one does not have to travel even that far. Many activities arid events have been planned in Southern Maryland—seafood festivals, art exhibitions, antique and craft shows, concerts and theater productions. Space is still available, so send the completed application form as soon as possible. UNIONMEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. Member $40.40/day Spouse $ 9.45/day Child $ 9.45/day Note: There IS no charge for children under the age of 12. The prices listed above include all meals. Send completed ap­ plication form to Seafareis Training & Recreation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674 or call (301) 9940010. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Name: Social Security number: Book number. ! Address: Telephone number. Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: 2nd choice: Date of arrival: 1st choice: ardcholce: Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of departure:. Send this compieted application to the Seafdrars Training A Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 6/93 — L—... •P h l-.v.-rr. ' '! -i" •T : ^ •• • .J.:'; -, I'' �26 mm 1993 SBAFARERSLOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on April 27 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Jon Eipp, Jack Mills, Robert Costantino, David Albert, Trainee Lifeboat Class 510—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 510 are David Stanford, Edgar Diaz, (second row) Ricardo Sebastian, Waymon Sellers, Paul (from left, kneeling) Eric Lund, Jeramia Cooper, Eddie Pippins, Edwin Fuller, Vincent Carlton, Richard Barron, Jeffrey Hockfeld, Walter Oswald, Robert Dusich, (third row) Igneri, Stepfien Berube, Lance Dyer, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Eric Brad Haines, Rudolph Hyndman, Robert O'Connell, Keith Innes and Douglas Tuten. Foultz, Ismael Fernandez, Steven Nelson, Patrick Vandegrift, Robert Bilger, Cfiristian Beckas, (tfiird row) Jason Stanish, Lee Harmason, Patrick McPtierson, Michael Zabielski and Jerry Lott Jr. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on April 23 are (from left, kneeling) Bruno Kalmeta, Chuck Hodges, John Brown, Dave Wendle, Albert Wheeler, Herman Rohrman, (second row) Richard Benoit, Charlotte Winstead, (third row) Patrick Rawley, George Keblis, Paul Grepo, James Brown (instructor), David Brusco and JosephHumphrey. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Matilde Zuniga, Joseph Perry, Deniel Butler, Jason Bonefont, Brandon Shannon, Allan Rogers, Gregory Carroll, (second row) Gerard La Porte, Richard Dunston, John Kissanis, Charies Donley, John Thompson, Vincent Merenda; John Miller, Alton Hickman, Kroeger lobst, (third row) Daniel Johnston, Alfred Herrmann, Jeffrey Stuart, Brian Gelaude and Daniel Hdskins. t-' Third Mate—Completing the third mate course on April 16 are (from left, front row) Ray Raykowski (instructor), James Tracey, Thomas Dowdell, Larry Sims, (second row) Philip Wilson, Calvin Miles and Donald Peterson. Not pic­ tured are James Watts and John Toomey III. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the April 6 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Gary Mooney, James Gibson, (second row) Dimarko Shoulders, John Lange and Larry Pittman. Cellestial Navigation—Graduating from the cele^ial navigation course on April 8 are (from left) Jim Brown (instructor), Phil Rawley, Klein Smith, John Brown, Joseph Humphrey and Michael Presser. Not pictured is John Bigger. Hazardous Materials—Completing the first 40hour HAZMAT course are (from left, kneeling) Thomas Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on March Johnson, Ronnie Langley, Richard Thomas Pilkerton, 3 are (from left, front row) Jon Watson, Warren Miller, Buzzy Higgs, Paul Wathen, (second row) Michael (second row) Geof Murphy, George R. Wilson, Ricd Ander­ Presser, Mark Goddard, Allen Hurry, Joseph Turner and son and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Jerry Cutchember, / . Welding—Members of the April 21 class in welding are (from^ft, kneeling) Mark Stewart, John Phillips, Woodrow Smith Jr., (second row) Bill Foley (instructor), John Copeland Jr., Ray Culpepper, Richard Hollis and Edward Jansen. �v'^ • ; MNE1993 SEAFARBtSLOG LUNDEBEHG SCHOOL 1993 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Recerttflcatlon Programs Check-In Completion Course Date Date Firenuin/Watertender and Oiler September 27 Novembers All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations August 16 September 24 November 8 December 17 Basic Electronics August 30 September 24 Marine Electrical Maintenance I July 6 August27 Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Completion Date ^ , " . B^ic/Advanced Fire Fighting fSealift Operations & Maintenance August 6 > November 12 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 Novembers July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 Julyl3 September 7 November 2 July 23 September 17 November 12 Julys August 30 October 25 July 30 September 24 November 19 Address Deep Sea MemberD • -j :K«: Social Security #. Book# • •'1:•••-''•,'»;''''-'i^ Seniority Department • No September 27 November 5 Marine Electronics Technician n November 8 December 17 Hydraulics August 2 September 13 August 27 October 8 Diesel Engine Technology August 9 November 22 September 3 December 17 Welding October 25 November 19 Crane Maintenance November 8 December 17 VESSEL • No to. •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? ; •Yes GNO •NO DECK AB/Sealift I St Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlirnited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • • ENGINE Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting:• Yes • No CPR:• Yes • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive • No Systems (Marine Electronics) Date available for training Primary language spoken DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE • Marine Electrical • • Last grade of school completed If yes, how many weeks have you completed? RATING HELD SIGNATURE I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed • Yes September 10 • ::v Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held If yes, which program: from July 19 Pacific IZI Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: • Yes Marine Electronics Technician I ) Inland Waters Member CD • August 13 October 22 FULL 8-week sessions (Area Code) (Zip Code) Lakes Member D July6 September 13 Cellege Pmgram Schedule for 1993 Month/Day/Year Telephone ( (State) Refrigeration Maint. & Operations Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) (Street) (City) October 22 1992'93Ailuli Education Schedule Date of Birth (Middle) (Firet) September 13 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. UPGRADING APPLICATWN (Last) Marine Electrical Maintenance 11 Date August 2 Novembers Name ' All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) , Completion July 19 August 27 September 13 October 22 November 8 December 17 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Shipbandling . August 23 September 3 September 27 Octobers ,.k-.kk;likkk/r: November 8 November 19 . Badar Observer - Unlimited July 12 July 16 August 16 August 20 September 20 September 24 November 1 Novembers yd" Celestial Navigation ' July 19 August 13 November 22 December 17 IMrdMate August 30 December 10 ILifeboatman • Date Able Seaman Oil Spill Prevention and Containment ; Cbeck-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions ofiBce for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Date Completion Date November 8 Steward Upgrading Courses DeckUpi fradhty Courses Course Check-In Date October 4 Course Bosun Recertification The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between July November 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, 'Md. AU programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. T^e course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times ofconflict-—the nation's security. .,Coursev''"v:: 27 • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief • Engineer Motor Vessel Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor Refiigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Spill Prevention & Containment • Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting • • • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Shidies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will lie paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully com­ plete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney PoinL RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Bo* 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. • 6/93 k - ; • f:-' t:-. - ir' ••': •./ »•• ; • II... •- .' I, ,.i-.ii :i • /•' W." • ' I - ... �SEAmttERS •" i'', • S'.' /it SEAFARERS Have you planned your summer vacation? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with an excellent vacation site. For details and rates, see page 25. June 1993 Volume 55, Number 6 Integrity's SkiUful Rescue Saves Lives of Eight Englishmen Crewmemt>ers aboard the Sea-LandIntegrity pose with the eight Englishmen whose lives they saved. SIU members aboard the Sea- QMED recalled. "It was very rescue considering the cir­ Land Integrity battled fierce dangerous and we had to work cumstances. It really worked out winds, seas and rain to rescue quickly. At times we weren't sure well," the QMED added. In the ship's minutes. Bosun eight Englishmen adrift aboard we could do it. 'The mast was swinging back Jose Ross thanked the crew for the sailing yacht Vanderdecken on April 10. and forth in the wind and barely exceptional heroism and skillful According to reports from missing some of the men as we performance in the rescue of the crewmembers and from Sea- brought them up the ladder," Vanderdecken crew. The Englishmen sailed with Land Service officials, a call from Baker stated. the captain of the stricken vessel The severe winds and waves the SIU crew into Charleston, was received at approximately caused the abandoned vessel to S.C., where they acquired plane 4:40 p.m. requesting immediate cling to the side of the Integrity. tickets for a return flight to Lon­ assistance, The vessel was en Engines aboard the Sea-Land don. route to Ireland from the ship had to be reversed to safely The photos accompanying this Bahamas when severe weather break away from the sailboat. story were provided by Able The Vanderdecken's mast was swinging back and forth, barely missconditions caused structural "It was a very calm and cool Seaman A. Haarmann. ng some of the men as they were brought up the ladder to safety. failure of the stem fastenings. Violent waves continued to crash against the stern, causing the wooden sailboat to fill with water Seafarers aboard the OMI very quickly. Charger endured up to eight-foot It took the Integrity ap­ swells to rescue seven Cuban proximately four hours to reach the refugees while the tanker was Vanderdecken, which by this time steaming toward Port Everglades, had little power left. Gale force Fla. on May 6. winds, rough seas and nightfall Bosun Eugene Beverly made locating the vessel difficult. reported to the Seafarers LOG QMED Dennis Baker told a that AB Oscar Osmund was reporter from the Seafarers LOG, standing watch around 2 p.m. "We knew it was going to be dif­ when he spotted an unknown ficult when dark started to fall. number of people aboard a small When we reached them, they had raft in the distance waving franti­ been using buckets for four hours cally to the Charger. to get the water out because the Master W.E. Nason was made bilge pump couldn't keep up with aware of the raft. He immediately the amount that continued to put the Charger's engines into the come into the boat." maneuvering mode and ordered a Crewmembers lowered lines Williamson turn to begin the res­ down to the yacht and, using a cue of the distressed crew. After getting some food, drink and sleep, the seven Cuban refugees joined the Chargercrew on deck for pilot hoist ladder, brought all a "We summoned all crewmem­ photo. The SIU crewmembers pictured include AB Clemente Rocha, AB Jimmie Scheck, DEU Milton eight Englishmen safely aboard bers from their work to prepare Israel, AB Oscar Osmund, AB Lawrence Zepeda and Bosun Eugene Beverly (at right with ball cap). the Integrity. for a rescue situation," the bosun found six adults and one small were completely but of food and boarded the raft to secure the line "From the first to the last stated. child. The group had left Cuba for had little water remaining. and assisted the remaining sailor, it took us 12 minutes," the The vessel reached the raft and America four days earlier. They "The refugees did not speak refugees aboafd the tanker. English and crewmembers had Beverly noted the entire rescue trouble communicating on how effort took under an hour from to secure the line to the raft," start to finish. "The crew did an excellent job, Beverly said. "They would have The National Center for pearance from Los Angeles, perished in another day if we and the refugees were very grate­ Missing and Exploited Children Calif., the brown-haired, brown- hadn't seen them. It was a very ful. It is a proud feeling to have has asked the Seafarers Interna­ eyed boy was 3 feet tall and desperate life or death situation." saved a life," the bosun said. tional Union to assist them in weighed 45 pounds. He has white In a letter dated May 7 to SIU Three Cubans were boarded spots on his arms, neck and lips. locating Luis Gabriel Manzo. President Michael Sacco, Captain safely before the raft drifted away Missing since September 1, Anyone having information with the currents. The Charger Nason wrote, "I would like to 1989, when he was just 3 years on the disappearance of Luis maneuvered around once again to commend the officers and crew old, Luis Manzo was abducted by his non-custodial father, Gabriel Manzo should contact bring aboard the remaining three aboard the 'OMI Charger for a fine performance in the rescue Rafael Manzo Jr. (alias Rafael the National Center for Missing adults and child. and valor beyond duties." In order to keep the raft from and Exploited Children at (800) Guerrero). A felony warrant has drifting away again in seven and 843-5678 or the Missing Persons The refugees traveled with the been issued against the elder swells, AB Jimmie eight-foot Unit of the Beverly Hills (Calif.) Charger crew to Port Everglades Manzo. Sheck and Chief Mate Robert where they were taken into Coast Police Department at (213) 285At the time of his disap­ Wren climbed down the ladder. Guard custody. Luis Gabriel Manzo 2162. Seven Cuban Refugees Plucked from Sinking Raft Help Locate Child Missing More Than Three Years / ...' ;• •' ,v, .. ^ -i-.' - \ • •- V. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEVEN SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED INGRAO RETIRES FROM MTD; PECQUEX ASSUMES OFFICE LABOR BACKS HOUSE BILLS FOR NEW U.S. SHIP PLAN QUARTEL WINDS UP AS RUNAWAY-FLAG MOUTHPIECE PIPELINES POSE GRAVE DANGERS, EXPERTS WARN HOUSE PANEL SIU BACKS PLAN TO EXTEND U.S. LABOR LAWS TO RUNAWAYS STUDDS OFFERS INLAND SAFETY BILL GEN. POWELL SALUTES MARINERS DURING MEMORIAL DAY EVENT MALDIVIAN SEAFARERS SAIL AS ‘VIRTUAL SLAVES’ FIVE MSCPAC VESSELS EARN ‘SMART’ AWARDS SIU-CREWED VESSELS REMAIN IN SOMALIA FOR SUPPORT CALL FOR U.S. MARITIME REVIVAL RINGS LOUDLY AT NAT’L MARITIME DAY AFL-CIO PRES. KIRKLAND RECALLS WAR SERVICE AS A SEAMEN REFLAGGED BUFFALO SOLDIER DEPARTS WITH SEAFARERS RUSSIAN-BORN SIU MEMBER MEETS COUNTRYMEN OUTRIGGER TOWEL TO SAFETY BY LNG TAURUS HOUSE BILLS FOR U.S. SHIP PLAN BACK BY MARITIME UNIONS HIGH WATER, DARTING CURRENTS NO MATCH FOR ORGULF CREW QUALITY EVERYONE WINS! RESTORING JFK’S RACING YACHT IS LABOR OF LOVE FOR JOHNSTON RETIRED OFFICIAL MIKE ORLANDO APPOINTED TO MARITIME POST JACK CAFFEY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF LONG ISLAND LABOR COUNCIL REISS CREWMEMBERS PREFER LAKES TO JOBS TO FLORIDA SUN EXPERTS WARN CONGRESS: PIPELINES ARE BIGGEST OIL POLLUTERS INTEGRITY’S SKILLFUL RESCUE SAVES LIVES OF EIGHT ENGLISHMEN SEVEN CUBAN REFUGEES PLUCKED FROM SINKING RAFT 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 06/01/1993 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. 6 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log