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' f- If " / / N • 5§i . g n t P • •A'-;-:: Q- < Drugs for Jobs: Another NAFTA Threat •'i ^ 4 by Gus Tyler '.>•' .1 Pages ..'^V .- :.• •cr^'a ~.. :w-irta» -t- '"k-'J.': • -iv �2 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report A Dirty Business In the mounting number of news stories coming across the wire of the efforts of hundreds of illegal aliens seeking entry into the United States it is becoming clear that runaway ships are playing a big part in this unlawful traffic. The most recent of these incidents in­ volved the Hot^duran-flag MV Golden Venture, which ran aground outside of New York City last month. Registered under a runaway flag, the Golden Venture incident points to the fact that flag-of-convenience ship registries are being utilized by those individuals who seek to evade legal authorities. Michael Sacco Runaway ship registries have long offered shipowners of the world havens from the safety standards, tax laws and rigorous inspection requirements of nations with a maritime history and infrastructure. Another bonus for the shipowner offered by a runaway registry is the ability to hire crewmembers from anywhere in the world, from the most ex­ ploitable labor pools, from nations that do nothing to protect the working conditions of their citizens. Flag-of-convenience registries also allow shipowners to dodge the legal regimes and responsibilities of their own nations. But the runaway registries are more than just a flag-dodging ploy. They allow those with an interest in escaping legal authority a way of doing so, By registering with bargain basement registries, the owner or the operator of a vessel is ensured a registry which has neither the means nor the inclination to pursue him for bending any standards or breaking any laws. That's because the runaway ship registry generally is nothing more than a mailbox-and-fax-machine operation set up by a couple of guys with fast bucks who run the flagof-convenience registry as a business, splitting the profits between themselves and the nation renting out its flag. ; The runaway registries are basically for-profit corporations. Runaway registries offer no real control. They offer no real govern­ ment agency dedicated to marine safety. They offer no real interest in the welfare of crewmembers. They offer no effective means of enforcement of the so-called standards they may put up as window dressing on their registries. Negotiations Under Way 1990-1993 Standanl Pact Extended fer 82 Days The SIU and its contracted operators that are signators to the standard freightship and tanker agreements have arranged for a 62-day extension of those pacts which were due to expire last month. The extension continues the contract, which was ratified in June 1990, until midnight August 16. The extension went into effect at midnight June 15. SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez stated "the exten­ sion was agreed to by both sides rather than rush to do things at the nth hour." Meetings between the union and the American Maritime As­ sociation, a group of shipowners who contract with the SIU to pro­ vide unlicensed mariners for Aeir vessels, have been under way for several months. Tellez noted the companies during this same period are negotiating other con­ tracts with some of the officers' unions and the Longshoremen. Members Kept Advised "Our objective is to complete negotiations for the standard agreements on or before the ex­ tension deadline," Tellez said. "As always, we will keep the members informed." Meanwhile, negotiations on the West Coast between theSIU's Pacific Division and American President Lines were still under way as the midnight June 30 deadline approached. (The SIU Pacific Division is composed of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific which represents the deck depart­ ment, the Marine Firemen's Union which represents the en­ gine department and the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District which represents the steward department.) SIU Vice President West Coast George McCartney said he ex­ pected negotiations to go down to the wire but was not sure if a 30-day extension would be necessary. When the contract was last negotiated three years ago, talks were completed on the last day of a 30-day extension. Trainees Rescue Stranded Swimmers Two Lundeberg Schoo As Reiss navigated the sail­ swimmers to the center where it trainees rescued two teenagers at­ boat closer, the Seafarers could was discovered they were from tempting to swim against a strong see the teens had stopped swim­ the Piney Point, Md. community. current in St. George's Creek near ming and were holding on to each No medical treatment was re­ the Paul Hall Center for Maritime other while yelling. Reiss tossed quired as neither boy was injured. Training and Education in Piney a line to the pair. One of the boys Arrangements were made to grabbed it as the other retained his return 5iem to their homes. Point, Md. on June 19. Wes Reiss and Francis Pap- hold on him. Pappas reached First Rescue las, members of class 512, were over and pulled both teens into the The rescue was a first for both n a sailboat on St. George's Sailboat. Reiss and Pappas, who are due to Creek when a speedboat with five Exhausted But Thankful graduate at the end of this month. teenagers slowed down, then "They were exhausted," Reiss Unlike Pappas, Reiss has pre­ stopped, near them in the channel stated. "They plopped on the deck vious sailing experience having jy the St. George's Island bridge. and started thanlang us profuse­ worked on yachts in his home of Two of the teenagers jumped into ly." Pompano Beach, Fla. He came to Tools for Lawbreakers the creek and attempted tQ swim "The boys told us if somebody the Lundeberg School "because I These unregulated ship registries, established and maintained to to an island 70 yards away as the hadn't come soon, they were had heard about it and I wanted to speedboat departed. cater to shipowners' greed, are now—as can be seen in the press going to give up," Pappas noted. get the best training I could." The "They began swimming back­ where pictures show hundreds of people being smuggled into the wards," Reiss recalled. "The cur­ They were completely ex­ 23-year-old plans to sail in the United States on unseaworthy rustbuckets flying runaway flagsrent (going toward the Potomac hausted and had only been in the deck department. the tools of the trade for international lawbreakers and profiteers. Pappas is studying to be an liver) was swift and they began water about five minutes." Learning of the criminal syndicates who traffick in illegal human Reiss and Pappas explained engine department member. The elling for help immediately." cargo, extorting huge sums of money from their victims who hope Both Reiss and Pappas that the current was so strong that 19-year-old hails from Philadel­ to make it to the United States, using runaway-flag ships to do watched as the speedboat even experienced swimmers phia. He came to the Lundeberg their dirty work, only confirms our feelings that there is something returned but did not pick up the would have had problems staying School after he heard about the very unwholesome about this whole proposition of flag-of-con­ )air. The teens tried swimming in place, let alone trying to swim merchant marine from a Philadel­ forward. phia SIU member, QMED Billy venience registries. again but it did no good. The trainees brought the Sullivan. "They began bobbing in the While we know the world is not all wholesome and pure, the water," Pappas added. "We didn't question remains: why should the United States be a party to this enow if they were joking but we Idnd of dirty monkey business? didn't want to take a chance. It The United States government and the governments of every was instinctive. We took off to lelp them immediately." maritime nation, including Japan and those in Europe, should be Both trainees said they were deeply ashamed of their easy acceptance, and in some cases, their the only boaters in the area to embracing, of runaway registries. respond to the cries for help. The SIU intends to dig deeper into the charade of runaway 'There were other boats around, flags and to continue to publicize to the Congress, the administra­ )ut no one bothered to help," tion and to the public whatever we find. Reiss said. "It boggled my mind." House Backs Scab-Ban Bill; Senate Next The U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives on June 15 passed a bill that would prevent employers from permanently hiring the people (scabs) who cross picket lines to replace striking workers during lawful strikes. The legisla­ tion passed by a vote of 239-190. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a difficult and close battle is expected. The House last year passed similar legislation on two oc­ casions, but the Senate each time failed by less than a handful of votes to pass it. Supporters of the Workplace Fairness Act, includ­ ing the AFL-CIO and every U.S. union and scores of community and civic organizations, are working on a massive grassroots lobbying drive to convince senators that fair and balanced labor relations are provided for in this measure and are in the nation's interest. These groups are working to gamer enough Senate votes to prevent a threatened filibuster and to pass the bill. Unlike former President Bush, who vowed to veto the Workplace Fairness Act if it reached his desk. President Clin­ ton has promised to sign it if given the chance. If the bill becomes law, it would halt the trend started during the Reagan administration of firing workers who engage in strikes. For example, from 1985 to 1989, businesses hired so-called permanent replacement scabs in roughly one of every five strikes report^ to the federal government. In the recent debate on the House floor. Rep. Pat Williams (D-Mont.) asked, "What good is the right to strike if when you do. the boss fires you? Those mem­ bers who oppose this bill are for bosses firing workers for strik­ ing." Trainees Francis Pappas (left) and Wes Reiss pose on the Lundeberg As passed by the House, the School dock where they brought two exhausted swimmers to safety bill, also known as H.R. 5, does after rescuing them from St. George's Creek. two things: • Prohibits employers from Volume 55. Number 7 July 1993 hiring "jpermanent replacements" for workers who go on strike over The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published economic issues, like wages or monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, benefits. Current law prohibits Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 permanent replacements only in Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) strikes over unfair labor practices 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince on the part of employers. Georges, Md20790-9998 and at additional mailing • Prohibits employers from offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the giving any employment ad­ Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. vantage to a striking worker who 20746. crosses a picket line to return to Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ work before the end of a strike; sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate H.R. 5 only applies to union Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christenseh; As­ work sites, including those in­ sociate EditociPlDduction, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, BUI volved in an organizing cam­ Brower. paign. �r: JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 10 SIU Co.'sWin Bids To Run 68 RRF Ships t'" A' ' I:- QMED Claudio Mazzaia (left) and Bob Milan, aboard a flatboat on the Mississippi River, talk union over a battery-operated public address system to Avondale shipyard workers on their lunch break. Avondale Goes Union in 1,804 to 1,263 Vote Keeping in mind the issues of pay, health insurance and work site safety, the workers at the New Orleans-based shipyard of Avondale Industries voted "yes" for union representation by a margin of 1,804 to 1,263. In balloting conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an impartial agency of Ae U.S. government, on June 25, shipyard workers voted to go union after a four month organiz­ ing effort in which Avondale's management attempted to scare or pressure the employees out of their support for the union. Not counted in the three-totwo pro-union vote are 847 chal­ lenged ballots. The majority of Continued on page 16 Ten companies that have col­ collective bargaining agreements with the SIU were awarded con­ tracts from the Maritime Ad­ ministration (MarAd) to manage 68 Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels located across the country. As a result, the un­ licensed crewing needs of these vessels will be met by Seafarers. A total of 14 companies were awarded contracts for the 92 ships in the federal agency's RRF fleet which is kept in an advanced state of readiness to meet surge sealift needs when requested by the military. The contracts range from two-and-a-half to a full five years. SlU-contracted companies whose bids were accepted, along with the number of ships they will manage, include; All Marine Ser­ vices (3), American. Overseas Marine (10), American President Lines (11), Apex Marine (5), Bay Ship Management (8), Interna­ tional Marine Carriers (8), Interocean Management (7), OMl Corp. (10), Stapp Towing Com­ pany (2) and U.S. Marine Management (4). Sea-Land, APL Seek OK To ReHag 20 U.S. SAIjps • a-^:' " Citing the lack of a new U.S. maritime program, Sea-Land Service Inc. and American President Lines (APL) an­ nounced on June 28 that the companies are each filing ap­ plications for approval from the U.S. government to transfer 20 vessels to foreign registry. Sea-Land, a subsidiary of CSX Corporation, is seeking ap­ proval for the transfer of 13 ships; APL said it will file to reflag seven of its 15 U.S.-flag containerships. Under the Shipping Act of 1916, the U.S. government must approve transfers of Americanflag ships to foreign registries. Applications for such transfers are submitted to the Maritime Administration, which makes an evaluation based on the nation's security needs and other factors. The two liner companies have been threatening such a move for over a year, stating that unless a government program was put in place which ad­ dress^ the inability of U.S.-flag ships to compete in the world transportation market, the car­ riers would transfer tonnage to foreign flags. Competitive Factors ;/ ' ' In its announcement, SeaLand President John P. Clancey said the company "can no longer afford to continue operating these vessels under the U.S. flag, competing against lower-cost, foreign-flag operators or sub­ sidized U.S.-flag operators." The Sea-Land official also said that should a new U.S. maritime program be put into place, Sea-Land would consider returning its vessels to American registry. John Lilly, the chairman of American President Companies, Ltd., APL's parent company, claimed the ship transfer an­ nouncement was provoked by "the message from the ad­ ministration that there will not be funding for a comprehensive maritime reform program." SIU to Do All Possible tional trades carry U.S. militaiy cargo under contract to the U.S. government. Sea-Land's state­ ment said it "may file for ap­ proval of foreign registry for some of those vessels." Sixteen of the company's containerships are engaged in the domestic trades in service to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico and, by law, muSt be operated under the U.S. flag. News reports of the liner companies' reflagging request said that of APL's seven ships up for foreign registry, five were built in 1988 and two in 1980. In addition, APL said it will apply to operate under foreign registry the six vessels the com­ pany is currently having built in German and South Korean shipyards. Upon receipt of Sea-Land's June 28 notice to the union of its intent to seek reflagging authority, SIU President Michael Saccd immediately ad­ vised the Seafarers' member­ ship of the action. In a communication to all ports, he said the union will be meeting with representatives of SeaLand to discuss any and all moves by the company which impact on the employment op­ portunities of the membership. Continue the Fight "The membership, of course, SIU President Sacco, in a is assured that the union will be doing everything possible to public statement on the reflag­ secure the maximum protection of ging moves, said that "any time the member's interests," Sacco diere is a danger of a loss of American-flag ships and a con­ said Sea-Land will apply to sequent loss of American jobs it MarAd to reflag six ships in the is cause for deep concern not trans-Atlantic service; four in only to seamen but also to the as a whole." the trans-Pacific trades; two in nation He added, "The answer to the the Asia-Europe Express ser­ maritime industry's problems is vice; and one in feeder service in still a comprehensive approach Asia. Of these vessels six are that will result in programs that Atlantic Class, six are D9J's and will provide the United States a one is a D6 ship. balanced U.S.-flag fleet Sea-Land's announcement viable, which serves the national inter­ said it seeks to put these vessels est. under the ship registry of the "The SIU is committed to Republic of the Marshall Is­ continuing to work in that direc­ lands, an independent nation tion. We diink there is the wis­ with a population of 41,000 dom and the motivation in this tpade up of a series of 32 atolls country to attain a comprehen­ in the West Pacific Ocean. sive U.S.-flag fleet. In short, we 12 Others Considered cannot envision an America Sea-Land's remaining 12 without a visible presence on U.S.-flag ships in the interna­ the high seas," Sacco said. During Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield in 1990-91, MarAd called to active duty a total of 79 RRF vessels to cany materiel to U.S. forces overseas. The ships were crewed by U.S. citizens. The companies whose bids were accepted are responsible for maintaining, activating and operating the vessels. The ships must be capable of activation within five, 10 or 20 days, as 1 I' IMC's Cape Flattery is one of eight RRF ships the company will manage and operate under a contract with the Maritime Administration. List of Vessels To Be Managed By SIU Companies In the awarding of MarAd contracts to manage and operate Ready Reserve Force Vessels to U.S. shipping companies, the agency selected 10 enterprises which have collective bargaining agree­ ments with the SIU. That means, should the need ari^e ~ either from reserve operating status (ROS) or an activation of any kind -Seafarers would crew the following ships: \AII Marine Services Pioneer Crusader Pioneer Contractor Pioneer Commander American Overseas Marine Cape Juby Cape Johnson Cape Nome Southern Cross Santa Ana California Cape Lambert Cape Lobos Wnght Cuiliss American President Lines Jupiter Cape Isabel Cape Inscription Comet Meteor Cape Breton Cape Blanco Cape Bover Cape Borda Cape GibsonCape Girardeau Apex Marirte Gulf Shipper Gulf Trader Gulf Merchant Gulf Banker Gulf Farmer iBay Ship Management Mount Washington Mount Vemon Petersburg American Explorer American O^r^ Potomac Chesapeake Shoshone IIMC Cape Florida Cape Flattery Cape Farewell Grand Canyon State Gem State Keystone State Austral Lightning Green Mountain State lOM Gopher State Flickertail State Comhusker State Diamond State Equality State Cape Bon Northern Light OMl Corp. Cape Catoche Cape Carthage Cape Clear Cape Cod Cape Canaveral Cape Canso Cape Chalmers Cape Mohican Cape Mendocino Cape May : A---:,w il^ppTqwing Mission Buenaventura Mission Capistrano \USSMl Lake Scan Pride Cape Catawba The Cape Cod is one of 10 RRF vessels operated by OMl Corp. •" • ' -/ - -v determined by the Navy. The RRF fleet primarily con­ sists of roll-on/roll-off vessels, container ships, bulkers, tankers, freighters and military support ships. They are tied up in various ports around the country on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts. Other companies that received bids were Farrell Lines, Marine Carriers (USA), Marine Transport Lines and Mormac Marine Transport. -"1? - • ••': , •• ' . '^7'rr^" T-sr ' �t-. -yy. 4 SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1993 Giant Grain inlaresis Step Up Attacks On Cargo Preference Legislators from agricultural president of the North American no available docking areas, and commodity producing states and Export Grain Association Other related problems. All other the giant multinational grain in­ (NAEGA), which represents 40 foreign vessels have contracts terests are continuing their at­ where the Russian government tacks on cargo preference, the law *One can only wonder pays for the delays.) Vice Commander Wallace Sansone (right), of the Military Sealift The chairman of the Senate Command, tells a House subcommittee that cargo preference laws of the land which allocates a cer­ what multinational Merchant Marine Subcommittee, helped make sure the U.S. had adequate sealift to fight the Persian tain percentage of government- agribusinesses should John Breaux (D-La.), attempted Gulf war. Listening is Acting Maritime Administrator Joan Yim. impelled cargo to U.S.-flag be called for stuffing to quickly rally support against vessels. their pockets with bil­ the late-night ammendment, The broadsides on U.S.-flag lions upon billions of numbered 497, which was ofshipping began shortly after U.S. tajqtayers'dollars.* ferred by Senators Hank Brown President, Clinton announced at an April summit with Russian — Rep. Helen Bentley, referrin (R-Colo.) and Charles Grassley agricultural subsidies receivei (R-lowa) during the debate on the President Boris Yeltsin a $1.6 bil­ to by giants grain companies Clinton budget package for Fiscal lion aid package to assist the people of Russia. Of that amount, Year 1994. $700 million was set aside in Buy Lowest-Priced Grain grain and food credits through the multinational agribusinesses, was "If the argument is we shoulc Legislation to ban foreign-flag then return that evening without U.S. government's Food for called to task for his comments ship at the lowest possible price at Progress program. The president critical of the law and the U.S.- all times, should we not buy the vessels that sail in and out of the stopping at another port. Ibe Wll would close loopholes announced cargo preference laws flag merchant fleet. (See accom­ grain at the cheapest price, no same U.S. port offering one-day gaming cruises is before the full in the Passenger Vessel Act of would apply to the Russian aid panying story below.) matter, where it comes from? The House subcommittee asked Breaux. "Should we not House of Representatives follow­ 1886 and the Jones Act of 1920 package. In the face of the vehement hearing came a day after the buy wheat in China and use ing action by the House Merchant that have allowed the U.S. Cus­ attack, valiant efforts are being Senate past a non-binding resolu­ taxpayers' dollars to do that and Marine and Fisheries Committee toms Service to declare such voyages as legal. (Yet, the same made by a number of repre­ tion urging the cost to carry cargo then give it to the new Russian on June 30. The United States-Flag Pas­ federal agency has ruled that sentatives and senators to shed preference aid be no more than republics? 1 suggest most people light on the self-serving nature of double the competitive world would not think that is a good senger Vessel Act of 1993 (H.R. charter fishing boats sailing into 1250) was marked up without international waters, but return­ the commodity giants' opposition market rates. (U.S.-flag vessels idea." amendments and sent to the full ing to the same port without stop­ to cargo preference. At a House are forced to pay the cost of Added Senator Paul Sarbanes House. (Mark up means the legis­ ping, must be U.S.-built, Merchant Marine Subcommittee delays in Russian ports caused by Continued on page 16 lators prepare the bill for action U.S.-owned and U.S.-flagged.) hearing on cargo preference, the a lack of cargo storage locations. by the next highest chamber, in If enacted, H.R. 1250 would this case the full House of Repre­ phase out all foreign-flag ships in sentatives.) The SIU, joined by the market as of March 9,1993 by the American Maritime Officers the latter of January 1,2000 or 15 (formerly District 2-MEBA) and years after the date the ship was the International Association of built or underwent a major con­ Masters, Mates and Pilots, tes­ version. They will be able to stay tified in favor of the bill during a in operation past January 1, 2000 The June 23 hearing on cargo gressman who represents the only if American citizens are hearing in March. preference legislation by the Norfolk, Va. area. In presenting the bill to the full employed on board, a U.S.-flag House Merchant Marine Sub­ Representative Helen Delich panel. Committee Chairman vessel with at least 75 percent of committee turned into a session Bentley (R-Md.) questioned a Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) noted, the passenger capacity does not where representatives of both statement made by McCoy during H.R. 1250 creates jobs for U.S. enter the same m^ket or the ves­ political parties exposed the mul­ a House agriculture hearing on shipyards and jobs for American sel is not sold. tinational agribusinesses and cargo preference a week earlier seagoing workers. It also makes Americans Should Benefit their Washington mouthpiece, when he said NAEGA is "a sure that foreign-flag vessels When he offered the bill to the the North American Export Grain simple little trade association." which transport millions of U.S. Congress, Representative Gene Association (NAEGA), of want­ "It is my understanding that citizens every year are subject to Taylor (D-Miss.) called the ing more government largess at NAEGA has about 40 members full safety inspections by the cruise-to-nowhere industry "a the expense of the U.S.-flag mer­ including all of the biggest multi­ Coast Guard." sham." During the mark-up ses­ national grain houses and some of chant fleet. Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.) offers Phase-Out Provisions sion, he added American citizens "If the name of the game in all the biggest companies in the the House Merchant Marine Sub­ H.R. 1250 would phase out all are the market. We ought to get of our humanitarian aid programs world," Bentley told him. "The committee an eight-page list of existing foreign-flag passenger the benefits." and such activities is to maximize largest grain houses are owned by foreign-flag vessels owned by vessels engaged in "cruises-toAdding his support to the how much food gets delivered to some of the richest companies in members of NAEGA. nowhere." It calls for the ships in legislation was Representative country A, B or C, we wouldn't the world." the trade to be U.S.-flagged, U.S.Jack Fields (R-Texas), who necessarily be buying only Farm Subsidy Recipients owned by companies affiliated built and U.S.-owned. pointed out, "These voyages American grain to supply the After McCoy told the con- with NAEGA. She asked McCoy On a daily basis, more than a being conducted exclusively by needs of country A, B or C," Rep­ gresswoman that none of the to supply a list to see if the num­ dozen ships leave ports—^piimarily foreign-owned, foreign-flagged resentative Herb Bateman (R- foreign interests involved with ber of ships he would record in Florida and California—on one- and foreign-manned cruise ships Va.) told Steve McCoy, NAEGA benefitted from "foreign matched hers. day voyages iqto international represent a significant economic VAEGA's president. aid paid for by the American tax­ waters where gambling is legal. growth potential." "We would buy it on the inter­ payers," Bentley stated, "Mr. Taylor Notes Difference national marketplace where it McCoy, think of what you're After listening to McCoy's Seafarers March with UFCW Strikers was available cheaper," con­ saying!" testimony that Congress ought to tinued Bateman, who serves as Later, she noted that of the change cargo preference laws. the ranking minority member of $3.7 billion paid by the Export Representative Gene Taylor (Dthe subcommittee. "But 1 suspect Enhancement Program between Miss.) said he did agree with the the American farm community 1985 and 1991, $688 million NAEGA president on that one and the grain dealers would very went to NAEGA member Cargill point. Then, the congressman strongly resist our buying and $503 million to French- stated where they differed, "I Australian wheat or Brazilian owned and NAEGA member think Congress ought to change soybeans or the rest. Louis Dreyfus Corp. (The Export the law and require 100 percent of "1 resent very much hearing Enhancement Program was our products be shipped on representations of the American created in the 1985 farm bill to American-flag carriers." merchant marine community as make American agricultural Representative Alcee Hast­ being 'Welfare Queens of the commodities competitive with ings (D-Fla.) urged Congress to Sea' coming from people whose subsidized food products grown "give everybody a level playing livelihood is more deeply, af­ and produced in the European field and let American-flag ves­ fected by the things the United Community and other nations.) sels carry this grain," while Rep­ States government does for them Bentley then asked McCoy if resentative Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) Seafarers from the port of New York march In the UFCW Local and on their account than any­ any of the NAEGA members added that the govemment "owes it 1262 picket lines during the union's recent strike against area thing the United States govern­ owned foreign-flag vessels. After to the merchant marine industry grocery store chains. Pictured above (left to right) are Seafarers ment does or has been doing in a he said he did not know, Bentley and also the U.S. taxpayers to make Jack Caffey Jr. and Robert Gorbea with UFCW members Carole long, long time for this merchant waved from the dais an eight- sure (cargo preference) laws are Graves and Mike Natoli. The strike was settled June 17. marine," concluded the„ con­ page list of vessels she said were fully executed." Fill Advanced by Panel PmhiUts Foreign Ships in 1-Day Cruise Market Home Panel Expams IHeal OthPI Commodity "tiadors �JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Uunaway RegisMes Serve as Conduits for Alien Smuggiing More and more, the nation is Flag^of-convenience learning of the key role of registries were dubbed runaway runaway-flag ships in aiding registries by American maritime criminal syndicates to pull off unions in the 1940s because of smuggling operations moving their use as a device for thousands of people seeking a life shipowners to pay a nominal fee in the U.S. The recent surge of to an agency designated by a nonattempts to smuggle Chinese na­ maritime natibn seeking to raise tionals into the United States has revenue and thereby escape frorh spotlighted the issue of runawaya maritime nation's safety regula­ flag shipping and pointed out how tions, procedures arid inspections, these unregulated, lax ship tax laws and higher wages paid to registries serve as useful tools to crewrriembers. international outlaws and Part of that escape is ac­ criminals. complished through the ease of Since 1991, 24 vessels—the involving several nations in the majority of which are from operation of one vessel, thereby runaway registries—carrying creating red tape and enforcement thousands of would-be illegal im­ difficulties for authorities. migrants have been intercepted on U.S. shores. This year alone, Smugglers Try Mexico the U.S. Coast Guard has stopped The problem is not limited to nearly 2,000 immigrants from the U.S. coasts. Reacting tathe Coast Far East. Many others successful­ Guard's steppedjip efforts to ly make it into the U.S. without catch smugglers in U.S. ter­ being caught. ritories, the syndicates have tried The most recent case to hit AP by Michael Albans to exploit Mexico by unloading U.S. newspaper headlines is the Illegal Immigrants huddle in blankets in the morning chill on a New York beach after reaching shore from MV Golden Venture. Other the freighter Golden Venture, which ran aground in the pre-dawn hours of June 6,1993. A human wave the illegal immigrants there, then notable, recent incidents involved of illegal Chinese boat people is finding its way to U.S. shores, where the immigrants apply for asylum. providing ground transportation to America. The Journal of Com­ the East Wood and the Manyoshi the loose and unregulated style of While the U.S. court system is Runaways: merce recently reported that offi­ Maru (see additional stories, this runaway registries. In the case of attempting to prosecute the per­ A Big Part of the Problem cials from the State Department, page). the Golden Venture, the U.S. Coast petrator of these illegal traffickers Long known as a vehicle to Coast Guard and Immigration In these smuggling operations Guard had to follow a trail which of human lives, often those ul­ escape taxes, safety laws and and Naturalization Service all which have been caught by U.S. law enforcement officials, inves­ involved a flag switch and vessel timately responsible are too hard other protective regulations, flag- have confirmed that Asian crime tigations have been hampered by name change in the middle of atrip. to find, hidden behind layers of of-convenience registries are part syndicates are using Mexico (and agencies and front companies, all of the root of the recent spate of possibly Central America) in this located in different countries. immigrant smuggling. As manner. Often, the easiest target for law demonstrated in several recent in­ The paper quoted a U.S. bor­ enforcement officials are the cidents on both U.S. coasts and in der patrol spokesman as saying crewmembers of these vessels, Havvaii, runaway-flag ships are that from October 1992 to late last who themselves come from dif­ the most popular means of month, there have been 400 ferent countries than those of the transportation to America for the detentions of undocumented ship registry or the ship's owners. aliens—whose "travel agents" in Chinese citizens at the San Diego For the smugglers, the traf­ frontier, compared with only 34 While the saga of the Honduran-flag Golden Venture last ficking of illegal aliens is big the syndicates are criminals. If the immigrants knew how during the first 10 months of last month made national headlines, it hardly is the only recent business. In most cases, the incident involving the attempted smuggling on flag-of-con- people being transported pay unsafe many runaway ships are, year. Mexico has tried to battle this venience registered vessels, of Chinese illegal immigrants thousands of dollars to Asian or they might never come aboard. Indeed, a marine insurers group in problem, but is handicapped by into the United States. Mexican smuggling syndicates. London reports that of its most lengthy coastlines and limited Here are a few other noteworthy examples: Smugglers often charge as much recent 133 inspections of resources. As a result. President • In December, the freighter ManyoshiMaru-^apanese- as $20,000 to $50,000 per person runaway ships, only 21 vessels Clinton recently announced owned but registered under the flag of Honduras—was for a one-way trip, forged passed the first time around. That to work more closely with plans offi­ seized in the San Francisco Bay as it prepared to unload its passport and strategic advice on means an 84 percent failure rate, cials in China and Taiwan to com­ human cargo. The Immigration and Naturalization Service what to do if caught. or five out of every six. bat the situation. discovered that 180 undocumented Chinese had been kept The travel accommodations i.| H-. Recent Cases of Runaway Ships Used in Human Smuggiing Operations ^ :1 below decks during a 42-day voyage from China. Partially because the Chinese's living conditions were so bad—the cargo holds where they dwelled were liberally strewn with vomit and human waste—the case drew the attention of several federal agencies. The shjp's Indonesian captain last month was sentenced to two years in federal prison for conspiring to smuggle illegal aliens into the U.S. The eight other crewmembers received lesser sentences, and none of the Chinese has been returned home. • Last month, a pair of fishing vessels—including the China-owned, Honduran-registered Chin Lung Hsiang—al­ legedly attempted to bring 300 aliens to the San Diego area. A grand jury has indicted five men on charges to smuggle, transport and conceal undocumented Chinese. • Also last month, indictments were handed down in the case of the vessel Pai Sheng, which allegedly dropped off nearly 200 Chinese near the Golden Gate Bridge. The ships have been seized, and most of the undocumented Chinese have been taken into custody. The Pai Sheng flies the Taiwanese flag, yet the vessel holds Honduran documents and is managed via a company in Hong Kong. • In January, a Panamanian-flagged vessel owned by a company in Hong Kong failed in its attempt to smuggle 500 Chinese nationals into Hawaii. The Coast Guard, aided by the SlU-crewed Patriot, discovered the runaway flag East Wood dead in the water 1,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. The Pafr/of—first on the scene—performed a search-andrescue; a Coast Guard vessel later escorted the East Wood to a U.S. Army base on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. A federal grand jury in Honolulu has issued an indictment against a person believed to be in charge of the smuggling operation, and a trial is scheduled to begin this morith. Among the issues to be resolved are whether a hijacking took place (as alleged by East Woodcrewmembers); if two missing crewmembers were thrown overboard by the al­ leged hijackers; and if the captain or crew were involved in the botched smuggling operation. hardly are commensurate with those "fees." Often, the i migrants live in slave-like conditions while aboard the runaway-flag ships, suffering If nothing else, the grounding ferred to Honduras. The vessel from malnutrition, dehydration of the MV Golden Venture last then stopped in Kenya to pick up and severely unsanitary sur­ month at a New York City beach 200 more Chinese nationds. roundings. According to published Even if the immigrants arrive helped point out to millions of in America and find work, they Americans that their country is reports, the ship was supposed to might spend years trying to pay being besieged by smuggling at­ rendezvous with an unidentified off their debts to the smugglers. tempts launched from runaway- vessel somewhere in the Atlantic, whereupon the immigrants would' Many illegal immigrants sell their flag ships. When the foreign-owned, switch ships. When no other ship personal belongings in order to post small deposits for the voyage runaway-flag freighter inadver­ arrived, a crewmember who to America; once in the U.S., they tently stopped in the nation's un­ turned out to be the agent of a become virtual indentured ser­ official media capital, plenty of Chinese crime boss tied up the vants, living in slums while the reporters and cameramen arrived captain, took command and or­ vast majority of their earnings to capture the harrowing scene. It dered the Golden Venture to New . consisted of almost 300 undocu­ York. goes to the smugglers. Soon after the grounding, mented Chinese immigrantsAnyone who falls behind on some wearing business suits. Americans through news reports the payments faces grave conse­ some wearing only underwear— got a taste of the liyes of illegal quences. As reported last month huddled on the shore, soon to be immigrants travelling aboard in the New York Times, the smug­ picked up by federal authorities. runaway-flag ships. The Chinese glers employ enforcers who beat Eight other would-be immigrants told authorities they had paid syn­ laggards. Sometimes, the enfor­ had died trying to swim to shore; dicates thousands of dollars cers take another route: abducting the whereabouts of five others apiece so they could experience the aliens and holding them until were (and remain) unknowri. the American dream. Photos relatives from overseas pay ran­ The Golden Venture, a rusting, showed the incredibly cramped, soms. Often, the debtors are tor­ 150-foot freighter with a Bur­ foul quarters where the Chinese tured until payment arrives. mese and Indonesian crew, began had lived throughout the fourFor example, in late May its voyage from Thailand in month voyage—during which authorities discovered more than February bearing Panamanian time they subsisted on one meal a 50 illegal Chinese immigrants registry and the name Tong Sem. day and little water in grossly un­ huddled together in a New Jersey Ninety Chinese emigrants were sanitary conditions. warehouse. The Chinese were aboard at that time. The captain and 10of the other being held there until relatives One month later, the In­ 12 crewmembers have been produced $25,000 to $30,000, the donesian-owned ship changed charged in this incident, which Times reported. names and had its registry trans­ still is under investigation. Golden Venture's Grounding SpoHlghis Runaways' Role J "• f • •••V,-: •,? , , '••V • -• -'i.'.. . '.t S �6 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Crew Proud ot^eek Hew220-Foot AHoa II Seafarers have nothing but praise for the new Alton Belle Riverboat Casino and the Alton Ending. The new boat, known as ihc Alton Belle II, began sailing in early June after the barge which houses the Alton Landing was moved into position. The addition of the riverboat and barge provided many new jobs aboard the casino which is docked in the Illinois town lo cated approximately 20 miles north of St. Louis. The SIU will continue to rep resent crewmembers aboard the new riverboat and barge as it has since 1991, shortly after the casino operation began. The new crewmembers will join other STL members working as officers anc deckhands, food and beverage service employees, galley workers, ticket sales-people reservationists, housekeepers The Alton Belle H is 220 feet long and features three decks for gambling, sit-down bar areas and a deli. cashiers and maintenance The design of the riverboat allows up to 1,400 passengers to ride at one time. workers. sit-down bar areas on all three featuring the Piasa House res­ the Alton Belle II. Pennell has Crewmembers Are Excited taurant, buffet and bar for pas­ been a union member since the New SIU member, Deckhanc decks and a deli. sengers to use before and after employees voted in 1991 to be, "I love the Alton Belle II. I Vincent Gibbs, told a reporter cruises. It also includes a snack­ represented by the SIU for pur­ from the Seafarers LOG, "I love have a lot of seatime already and I bar, cocktail lounge, gift shops poses of collective bargaining. the ntw Alton Belle and the union. am working toward getting She is in the process of applying I've never met such nice people licensed. I really enjoy my job and guest services. for upgrading courses at the LunPiasa House steward depart­ in both the employees and- the here," saidDeckhand Jeff Newton, deberg School. ment worker Pamela Fry visitors. Everyone works so good a new crewmember having just described herself and SIU mem­ together. We're like a big family. served sbc^ years in the U.S. Navy. "I'm really excited about ber Sbeila Pennell as the "jacks upgrading. I've heard a lot of There is always praise for doing a Landing Is Enlarged of all trades" in the galley. Fry good things about the school" she good job and that really makes and Pennell do everything from noted. The Alton Belle //docks at the you feel good." making snacks to preparing gour­ SlU-crewed Alton Landing Constructed in Jacksonville, Continued on page 23 t)arge, which is a two-deck barge met meals for the passengers of Fla., the sophisticated new river­ boat features a sleek, aerodynamic look and is 55 feet longer and slightly wider than the After a Year-Long Fight to Save Ship original riverboat casino. The new design allows up to 1,400 passengers to ride at one time, Deckhand John Hargis sweeps which triples the old riverboat's Several hundred people turned water off the deck after an after­ capacity. The 220-foot craft fea­ out to celebrate the reopening of noon thunderstorm. tures three decks for gambling. the Queen Maiy Seaport on June 23 in Long Beach, Calif. While everyone there: seemed enthusiasic about the ceremony, members of the United Industrial Workers UIW) who were in attendance rightfully cheered a little louder and took more satisfaction in the event than did most others. The UIW, which is the SIU's industrial division and which rep­ resents the workers aboard the Queen Mary, waged a year-long grassroots campaign to prevent what once seemed an inevitable overseas relocation of the historic liner-tumed-hotel. The union's efforts—such as packing city council meetings, SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay addresses crowd of well-wishers demonstrating, collecting signa­ at bow of Queen Mary. tures for petitions and other ac­ tivities—^were rewarded late last city council meeting." cluding British Consul General year when the City of Long Beach More than 400 UIW members Merrick S. Baker-Bates, RMS bought the vessel and subsequently are employed at the Queen Mary Foundation Chairman of the approved a five-year lease; Seaport, which covers 55 acres Board Dr. Robert Gumbiner and and includes the hotel, numerous other city and state officials. restaurants and shops both aboard Business had been brisk since The American Queen is scheduled to begin service by April 1995. the Queen Mary and at the adjacent the Queen Mary partially Queen's Marketplace village, a reopened in February and jumped The SlU-contracted Delta elevators. But the designers' goal new ride and game area for dramatically the weekend follow­ Queen Steamboat Company "is to create a boat that relies more children, and other features. The ing the ^nd reopening. More plans to have its newest and most on charm than on glitz," the steam­ number of employees is expected than 12,(XX) people showed up at elaborate paddlewheel steam­ boat company said in a statement. to increase steadily now that the the Queen Mary on Saturday, June boat—the American Queen—in Designers wUl create a late I9thcomplex—Long Beach's major 4, and more than 13,500 others centuiy look for the paddlewheeler, operation by April 1995. tourist attracdon^as reopened. were there on the following Sun­ Last month, at a steel-cutting which will be built with a covered SIU Secretary-Treasurer John day. Both days' numbers surpassed ceremony in New Orleans, the deck utilizing swings and rocking Fay, one of the speakers at the a decade-old record of ap­ company celebrated the start of chairs. Joseph Prevratil, president of the ceremony, noted the "textbook proximately 11,000 visitors. construction of the 420-foot, sixAn antique steam engine that foundation which operates the cooperation between labor and In mid-April, the Queen Mary deck vessel which is being built at originally drove a dredge called QueenMary, credited the SIU and management" which helped save was placed on the National Register the McDermott, Inc. shipyard in the Kennedy will propel the UIW for helping save the ship. the vessel. of ffistoric Places. The ship ^ed Amelia, La. at an estimated cost American Queen, 's 60-ton paddle Dozens of other dignitaries from 1936 to 1967. It also served as authorizing the not-for-profit also attended the ceremony, in­ of $60 million. Like its sister wheel. a troop carrier during World War 11. Other features of the new boat RMS Foundation, Inc. to operate ships, the Delta Queen and the the luxury liner. Locally Mississippi Queen, the American include: renowned businessman Joseph Queen will cruise the Mississippi • A showroom and lecture hall Prevratil—who formerly and Ohio rivers as well as several designed to look like a miniature operated the Queen Mary during of their tributaries. opera house, its most profitable days—is presi­ The American Queen is the • A design which will allow dent of RMS Foundation. first steam-powered riverboat passengers to observe the en"A year ago, things looked built in the U.S. in almost 20 gineroom at work, bleak for the Queen Mary," Prev­ years. Able to accommodate 420 • 206 suites and staterooms, ratil said at the ceremony. In overnight passengers, it is the recounting the successful battle to • An all-steel welded hull and largest overnight passenger ves­ save the ship, he added, "I'd like superstructure. sel built in the United States since to acknowledge the Seafarers The project will employ more the SS United States in 1953. Union and the UIW, who were The new boat's plans call for than 5(X) shipyard workers and left, UIW Representative Irma Lerma and UIW members Irma tireless [and were] atevei^ harbor Frorn plenty of modem amenities, in­ subcontractors for nearly two Ramirez, Margaret Alvarez and Linda Jefferson enjoy the Queen commission meeting and eveiy Mary's grand opening. cluding a swimming pool and years. Queen Mary Reopens with Fanfare SEAPORT ConstnicBon Commences On New Paddlewheeler ]UNE 23,1993 �' ,W' JULY 199? SEAFARERS LOG Tax Delmteil la tim Senate As Congress on Budget The Senate failed to adopt the They demonstrated how two Clinton administration's identical tankers—one plying the proposal for a tax based on the domestic trade from a Gulf energy content of fuel, known as refinery, the other sailing from a British thermal units (Btu), fol­ Caribbean port and both heading lowing an intense lobbying effort to the same northeastern U.S. by the Seafarers, maritime inter­ port—would travel basically the ests and other energy users. same mileage. Yet, with a Btu tax The Btu tax was included in in place, the fuel costs for the the administration budget pack­ domestic vessel would be age as a means of reducing the $26,000 more than the one sailing deficit. The House of Repre­ from the international port for the sentatives approved the tax when voyage. it passed the proposed Fiscal Year In addressing the interests of 1994 budget. However, the the Ashing industry, Sacco wrote Senate rejected the idea. in a letter to the members of the Senate Finance Committee that 'Destroys Tanker Fleet' In a joint communication to U.S. fishing boats would bear an members of Congress, SIU Presi­ unfair burden under the proposed dent Michael Sacco—along with tax. "Since foreign fishermen John Stocker, president of the would not be subject to the same Shipbuilders Council of America, tax, it will create a noncompeti­ and Jack Goldstein, president of tive market resulting in increased OMI Corp.—pointed out the Btu imported seafood products," he tax would hurt all of the U.S.-flag noted. "Additionally, it creates an maritime industry. Concerning unequal trading climate as many the U.S.-flag tanker fleet, they foreign governments subsidize wrote, "The Btu tax would the fuel of their private, commer­ destroy the domestic tanker fleet cial fishing fleets." In passing their own version of by dramatically increasing its fuel a deficit-reduction plan, the costs while exempting the fuel of Senate instead created an addi­ international vessels with which tional 4.3-cent-a-gallon tax on all it directly competes." fuels with no mode of transporta­ tion being exempted. Other Taxes Considered Both the House and Senate plans also deal with increases in income taxes for individuals making more than $115,000 a year and couples earning more than $140,000 annually, a jump in the top corporate tax rates, taxes on social security benefits anc much more. Because of these differences as well as others in the two bills, the House and Senate will form a conference committee to create an overall deficit-reduction plan. Under the rules of the Congress, the conference committee mem­ bers can adopt all of whht the House approved (including a 50cent-a-gallon inland waterways fuel taxX all of the Senate's pack­ age, parts of both or nothing from either and create their own fund­ ing formula. The union willstay vigilant for any proposals coming from the committee that will affect the membership and the maritime community. The committee is ex­ pected to complete its work by late July or early August. 7 Just for the Halibut . "' . • .J .' ''mi'iS 'tell Bosun Clifford Perreira caught this halibut while the Overseas Juneau was anchored in Prince William Sound waiting to berth in Valdez, Alaska. The fish was 65 inches long and weighed 140 pounds. The crew has enjoyed numerous meals of fresh fish cooked by Steward Ray Garcia and Chief Cook Andy Campollo. Jobs for Drugs — Another Major Flaw in NAFTA The following article by Gus Tyler is reprinted from The For­ ward, a weekly news publication. Mr. Tyler is a veteran trade unionist and a writer specializing in economics as it effects America's working class. He ser­ ves now, and has for many years, as assistant to the president for While stating the North companies to take advantage of the International Ladies' Gar­ American Free Trade Agreement cheap Mexican labor, Hanley ment Workers Union. (NAFTA) would be bad for the asked, "Has anybody seen a dif­ Keeping Latin American American economy and work ference in the showroom price of cocaine out of the United States force if it were enacted, Frank that GM car produced in Mexico has been difficult. If the North Hanley, president of the Interna­ and the one produced in Detroit? American Free Trade Agreement tional Union of Operating En­ Or the Zenith TV set made in ratified, control of the drug is gineers (lUOE), proposed Matamoras (Mexico) or the one flow will be impossible. scrapping the treaty for one be­ from Springfield (Mo.)?" That is the conclusion of tween the U.S., Canada and the Low Level Wages senior U.S. officials who oversee European Community. Gus Tyler Hanley, who also serves as a drug enforcement. In a report Hanley made his proposal vice president of the AFL-CIO released to the National Security glers are buying up factories as during an address at the annual (the national federation of Archives, a private group that "fronts for drug trafficking." union-management conference at American unions), said U.S. fac­ uses the Freedom of Information Trucks will have to pass border the University of Notre Dame on tory workers averaged $16.17 an Act to make public what would inspection, of course. But, realis­ June 11. The conference brings hour in 1992 according togovern­ otherwise be secret, an official tically, any attempt to do a together representatives from ment statistics, while Mexican source warns that drug traffickers thorough examination of trucks both the trade labor movement workers made around $2.35 an 'intend to maximize their and the cargo they carry would be and business to discuss and hour. Yet, Mexican workers egitimate business enterprises impossible. Right now, border debate issues affecting the U.S. working in American-owned within the U.S.-Mexico free trade guards cannot give more than five economy. Frank Hanley plants located just south of the agreement." minutes to checking on a truck's "Profits are a corporation's U.S.-Mexican border (known as Here's how it works: Colom­ cargo. Under NAFTA, with primary goal," Hanley said. "And maquiladoras) earned even less Kirkland earlier in the year. bian drug lords buy ma­ trucks free to cross national lines, that is.all well and good, provided $1.64 an hour. quiladoras, factories that the traffic would be far too heavy A free trade agreement be­ the goaf is attained through fair, We're talking a lowest level tween the U.S., Canada and the assemble component parts of for any agency to check the unim­ equitable and humane means. where wages are about one-tenth iroducts that originate in the NAFTA does not meet those of ours, where the minimum wage European Community "would Jnited States. The usual rules of peded flow of cocaine into the expand America's trade and busi­ U.S. criteria." is about 68 cents an hour, where ness opportunities without drag­ international trade do not apply to Until recently, the main argu­ labor leaders are thrown in jail for ging down the wages and maquiladoras: No tariff is paid on ment against NAFTA has been Thousands Lose Jobs on contracts that dis­ working conditions of U.S. and the component parts entering that it would lead to the export of Hanley referred to studies that insisting please employers, where the rich Canadian workers," Hanley told VIexico; virtually no tariff is paid jobs from here to Mexico. In the NAFTA would cost 500,000 and powerful routinely ignore the on the finished product entering light of the recently revealed Americans their jobs, while creat­ laws of the land," Hanley said of the conference. Rather than harm U.S. and the U.S. By law, the finished report, however, there is an equal ing, at best, 200,000 new jobs in Mexico. Canadian workers, as the agree­ iroduct may not be sold in danger: the import of narcotics, in the U.S. "You still end up losing Free T rade Alternatives ment with Mexico would, a North VIexico. The finished products massive quantities, from Mexico 300,(X)0 American jobs, and that Atlantic free trade agreement are carted to the American border to the U.S. Presently, the Clinton ad­ is unacceptable under any cir­ would benefit these workers. It and then transferred to trucks that Ironically, neither the export cumstances," he told the con­ ministration is t^ing to amend distribute them in the U.S. If the would create a link with countries of jobs nor the import of narcotics NAFTA with side agreements ferees. ^orthAmerican Free Trade that enjoy high wages, strong shows up in official statistics. The He pointed out a Wall Street that would include health and Agreement goes through, these consumer purchasing power and contracting of assembly jobs out Journal poll.of U.S. companies safety standards, wage protec­ iroducts will be transported into high standards of living." to Mexico and the moving of that noted 24 percent of those tions and environmental he U.S. in Mexican trucks with machinery and equipment from Hanley pointed out a North polled would use the threat of job guidelines not included when the VIexican drivers. the U.S. to Mexico are counted as loss created by NAFTA to hold Bush administration completed Atlantic free trade agreement The Colombian drug cartels "exports," not of jobs but of down U.S. wages. "The list could its work on the package. Mem­ should incorporate the social see a rare opportunity to move American-made products. And go oh and on of well-known U.S. bers of Congress, who can only charter used in the formation of their wares into the U.S. via the imports of narcotics go un­ companies that have fled to ratify or defeat NAFTA as the European community. That so­ VIexico. By ownership of the fac­ reported because they do not pass Mexico, leaving their American presented to the body without cial charter set standards for equal tories and the trucks, they can workers high and dry—all in the being able to amend it, have said work, vocational training, freedom conceal their filthy poisons in through official trade channels. name of increasing profit mar­ they would not approve the trade of association and the right to col­ )oth the finished products and the Meanwhile, these invisible processes are wrecking our lective bargaining which improved gins, all seemingly oblivious to agreement as it is written. vehicles that carry them freely economy and ruining our physi­ As an alternative, Hanley of­ wages and working conditions for the social and economic turmoil across the border. cal health, and are certain to do so fered a North Atlantic free trade workers in Spain and Portugal to they left in their wake." The report unearthed by the even more virulently under Calling the move to Mexico a agreement, which was presented levels found in other European investigators notes that smugNAFTA. "greed motive" used by U.S. by AFL-CIO President Lane nations. lUOE President Henley Declares Proposed Bill Caters to Greed fyi ;1'-•^'^V4'' ;M<-U;'^ t O •• -IS' ... -rr? I ;i! ( if,* ' �JULY 1993 8 SEAFARERS LOG Flooding Hampers Navigation on Mississippi Rivor Operations along the Missis­ He added the Mississippi was sippi River are coming to a halt as expected to crest in St. Louis at 39 flooding on the upper portion of feet on July 7, provided no more the river has reached record rain fell in the region. The mar levels. is only four feet under the recorc The high waters have forced of 43 feet which occurred in 1973 several SlU-contracted com­ Orgulf Boats Tied Up panies to alter plans until the river A total of six Orgulf boats and its tributaries return to their were tied up in the upper Missis banks. sippi. Four of them—the Dave As of July 1, rain was continu­ Carlton, Peter Franchi, Bob Lab ing to fall in the region with more don and Ed Renshaw—are a storms predicted through July 4. various points on the river wait­ Locks and dams along the river ing for locks to re-open. The 7a/began closing in late June until all bott was docked at Lansing were shut down in the 5(X)-mile Minn, while the Enterprise stretch between St. Louis and St. waited in St. Paul. Paul, Minn. Five more Orgulf tugs tied up The Army Corps of Engineers, in Paducah, Ky. because of the which operates the series of locks, flooding. These vessels included and the Coast Guard closed the the Twin Cities, Geary, Irene AP by Jim Mono river to pleasure boaters as well Chotin, Justin Rogers and John because of the dangerous currents Kcager. Meanwhile, the lower Barges stand idle in the flooding Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minn., putting a halt to shipping on the river. and debris floating in the river. river tug McDermott docked in "We have stopp^ all activity on Reserve, La. until upper river Queen Steamboat Company was crewed Alton Belle Riverboat Spokesmen for the Corps of En­ the river," noted Coast Guard Petty traffic and commerce resumed. in tiie middle of its annual race from Casino had not been hampered by gineers said they expect the Mis­ St. Louis Port Agent Joe Sigler New Orleans to SL Louis between the high waters and rain, accord­ sissippi to crest all along the Officer Keith Richter, who is based in St. Louis. "We do expect the said Orgulf operations may no the Delta Queen and Mississippi ing to Port Representative Patti upper river at the highest readings Missouri and Illinois rivers to rise get back to normal before mid- Queen. The schedule called for the Rogers. Despite being located 20 ever recorded, including more but not to dangeous.levels. Both of July. riverboats to arrive in the Missouri miles upstream froni St. Louis, than 22 feet in Davenport, Iowa. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Along the lower portion of the city on July 4. the casino boat was able to main­ those rivers and the Ohio still are river, the SlU-contracted Delta Espy was inspecting the area the tain its sailing schedule. No open for navigation. Finish Line Moved week of June 28 to determine if flooding had been reported in However, the high waters and the river and farmlands should be Alton, 111. as of press time. strong currents caused the pair to declared a disaster area, Be­ Commercial traffic had finish the contest in Ste. sides the Mississippi, flooding returned to normal following the Genevieve, Mo., approximately was reported along the Mis­ spring rains and thaw shortly 50 miles south of St. Louis. souri River. before the latest flooding began. Operations aboard the SlUSIU member Andrew Smith a new three-year contract that in­ reports "no problems at all" creases wages and benefits. The aboard the Crowley Towing and members overwhelmingly ap­ Transportation tugboat Samson. proved the contract, which took Smith, who sails as a mate effect July 1 of this year and runs aboard the 115-foot tug, until June 30,1996. Crowley tugs and barges describes the work aboard the SIU boatman sailing aboard Samson as "smooth. We have a operate coastwise, deep sea and larbor tugs in ports along the Atgood crew; everyone pitches in to harbor duty in the Atlantic and antic and Gulf coasts are sailing get the job done," says the 15- Pacific oceans and in the Gulf of under new three-year contracts. Mexico from terminals in The pacts with both Crescent year member of the Seafarers. The Samson, built in 1966, es­ Philadelphia, Lake Charles, La., Towing and McAllister Towincorts barges along the Delaware Wilmington, Calif., Jacksonville, gincluded wage and benefits in­ River in Philadelphia and in near­ Fla. and Puerto Rico. creases. Crowley Towing and by areas. The boat has a weight of After the union negotiating Transportation is based in Jack­ committees ironed out the details 190 gross tons. The Samson's five crewmem- sonville. The company is a sub­ of each accord, the contracts were bers were among the Crowley sidiary of Crowley Maritime, submitted to the SIU members as­ employees who recently voted on based in Oakland, Calif. sociated with each company for review and ratification. In both cases. Seafarers voted in the new three-year pacts. The Crescent contract covers ship docking tugs in New Orleans Meeting after completion of negotiations for the new Crescent contract where the company is based), are (standing, left to right) Captain Joe Carson, Consultant Jim Martin, Vlobile, Ala. and Savannah, Ga. SIU Port Agent Joe Perez, SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean According to New Orleans Port Corgey, Engineer Paul Von Bodugen, SIU Patrolman Steve Judd, Agent Joe Perez, negotiations Deckhand Junior Hebert, Deckhand William Judd Jr., Crescent Su­ were conducted over a two-week pervisor Eddie Pinner and (seated) Crescent Vice Presidents Arthur Kulp and Charles Andrew. period. Delegates to the talks included Robert Macbinsld. Representing 'aptain Joe Carlson, Engineer the boatmen from Norfolk were Robert Walker, Engineer 'aul Von Bodungen and Deck- Captain Emmett DeRosba, Mate Johnnie Trotman and Deckhand Marvin White. lands Junior Hebert, Tommy White and William S. Judd Jr. From New Orleans. Representing the membership in Savannah was Andrew Smith, mate, reports to Jeckhand David Watford. Seafarers who earn addition­ fishermen it represents have their Taking part in the negotiations Mike Stephens, chief engineer, al income by commercial fish­ interests protected in the fom Mobile were Captain Peter makes adjustment beiow deck as Samson s next assignment, Burns, Engineer James Johnson ing during periods ashore may government's fisheries manage­ tug readies to escort a barge. find this extra source of revenue ment process, which often rides and Deckhand Jimmy Lee. While one contract covers all endangered by government roughshod over the needs and three ports for Crescent, separate plans which will limit access to concerns of the men and women )acts between the SIU and Mc­ some of the nation's fisheries. who earn their livelihoods har­ Allister were negotiated for the The SIU is working with vesting seafood. Seamen who also work as 5orts of Philadelphia, Baltimore Seafarers in this position who have contacted headquarters to fishermen are urged to contact the and Norfolk, Va. Dave Heindel, SIU assistant try and protect their right to fish union's commercial fishing division so that the SIU can be vice president for the Gulf Coast, commercially. It would be helpful to the SIU, brought fully up-to-date on the reported the negotiations for all three ports took one month to in making its case to the govern­ impact of fisheries management ment agencies which manage decisions on their activities and to complete. fisheries and determine fishing provide any assistance possible in Etelegates elected to participate rights, if it had more detailed in­ these matters. Those seamen who in the Philadelphia negotiations formation on how many Seafarers also work as commercial fisher­ were Captains l^chard Role and are engaged in fishing activity as men should contact Shaun Gehan Gary Koshland. Involv^ in the a seasonaloccupation. at the SlU's headquarters, 5201 altimore talks were Captain View from the Samson's bow Richard Jervas, cook/deckhand, Gregory Lukowski, Engineer The SIU has long been work­ Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD shows a Crowley barge it and has been an SIU memberfor eight oseph 2k)rbach and Deckhand ing to ensure that the commercial 20746; (301) 899-0675. years. Crowley Tug Samson Plies Delaware River GuK and Aflantic Harbor Boatmen Ratify New Contracts with Crescent, illicAiiister •' -• s. • Seafynrs mio An Abo Kshennett ShouU Cmitact SIU HeaiUiuarters anothe tug assisted into port. A- �.'isii:.,I;-, V. «»aae^ If" •• • • • JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG TRANSCOM's Chief IttspeiRs Uttiott's Paul Hall Center The head of the U.S. Transpor­ tation Command conducted an in­ spection of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion on May 24. Air Force General Ronald Fogelman toured the facility as well as talked with Seafarers upgrading in various courses at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Fogelman took the reigns of the Transportation Command, also known as TRANSCOM, in August 1992. In that position, he oversees the military organization that controls the movement of U.S. troops and their equipment and supplies, which includes U.S.flag merchant vessels chartered to carry such materiel. Upgraders at the Lundeberg School performed special demonstrations of their skills on the Hagglund crane and in the com­ puterized shiphandling simulator. The gener^ also sat in on a hazard­ ous materials safety class where students leam how to prevent and deal with oil spills while at sea. As he toured the union's man­ power facility located at the cen­ ter, Fogelman received an explanation of how it worked around the clock during Opera­ tions Desert Storm/Desert Shield to make sure SIU crews were available to man military chartered commercial vessels as well as Ready Reserve Force, fast sealift and other ships used during the Persian Gulf conflict. "r'T'?'-' ' :''.-"i .'-A'- 9 UIW Asst. VP Huber Succumbs to Cancer Joseph Huber, an official with the SlU-affiliated United In­ dustrial Workers (UIW) for more than 20 years, passed away June 29 as a result of cancer. He was 52. Brother Huber became a UIW representative in 1970. For the past 12 years, he served as assis­ tant vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region—a position to which he most recently was re-elected at the union's conven­ tion in April. He worked in the Columbus, Ohio area throughout his career with the UIW. "Organized labor has lost a hard-working, honest man," said SIU President Michael Sacco, who also is president of the UIW. "Joe Huber was a friend to work­ ing people." Bill Dobbins, vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region and a longtime friend and col­ league of Huber's, described him as "dedicated to helping not only our membership, but also others Joseph Huber served as assistant vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region. •V in our community. Joe was ex­ tremely active as a volunteer in community services. He was onein-a-million, and we're going to miss him." A funeral mass for Brother Huber took place in Columbus on July 3. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Joseph Huber's name to Charity Newsies, 716 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206. General Ronald Fogelman, head of the U.S. Transportation Com­ mand, observes a hazardous materials safety course taught to Seafarers at the union's training facility, the Lundeberg School. Tug Oglethorpe's Fast Action G&H Boatmen Aim for Operators' Licenses Saves All Hands and Wings 1 ••....•I- year-old Terry Walker, who lives in Houston. "It can get a little hectic at times, because there's a lot to cover. But with a little extra study­ ing, it all comes together." Walker, who had not been to the Paul Hall Center previously, also commended the location and facilities of the Lundeberg School. Bill Hadley, 26, described the towboat operator course as "very in-depth. I'm sure this will leave us well prepared for the future, including any future upgrading Once upgrading Is completed, G&H boatmen will perform their newly we do." acquired skills on tugs like the Juno. Another member of the class, Eight Seafarers who are preceded by a week of training Jacques Mouttet, said he ap­ employed by G&H Towing, as and testing in firefighting, first preciates the way the instructors have designed the course so the well as three SIU members aidandCPR. In the towboat operator boatmen are able to maximize employed by other companies, are studying for their uninspected course, the members—who cur­ their time at the school. "That towing vessel licenses at the Paul rently sail as ABs^—receive ex­ whole idea is excellent," said Hall Center for Maritime Train­ tensive, hands-on training as well Mouttet, 35, who was bom in the ing and Education in Piney Point, as written materials covering West Indies and now resides in Md. Final testing is scheduled to navigation and piloting, emer­ Corpus Christi. take place during the week begin­ gency procedures, federal regula­ 1 The other members who are tions including oil-pollution taking the course are; Paul ning July 11. . Instructors at the Paul Hall regulations, watch-standing re­ Carlton, John Maxey III, Jerry Center designed the course to best quirements, weather, chart work McPeak, Lawrence Roth and Thomas Tinsley. The course is meet the needs of all members. and more. 'It's a good course," said 23-1 being taught by Jim Brown. The five-week curriculum was Joe the Rooster knew some­ thing was fouled up when the pushboat Emily Bourg, on which he is the mascot, scraped an ob­ ject while the tug was entering the Kenner Bend, La. fupl dock and came to a stop. Seeing water coming on board, Joe was afraid of becom­ ing chicken soup. When he heard the tug's captain call for help, he was glad to see the SlU-crewed General Oglethorpe, and not Col. Sanders, come to the rescue. The Bourg was sailing into the fuel dock near New Orleans, when it ran across the barge. The Bourg was unable to move and was taking on water when it is­ sued an emergency call. The General Oglethorpe was in the vicinity. Captain Joe Car­ son brought the Crescent tug close enough.for Deckhand Bret Mattel to throw a line to the Bourg. With Engineer Sal Mac^uso watching over the diesel, the Oglethorpe then pushed the Bourg to the shore. Deckhand Chiles Messmer, who provided the Seafarers LOG with the photos below, reported everyone—^including the Bourg's mascot—^reached land safely. ] : Above, Deckhand Bret Mattel secures a line from the Oglethorpe to the Bourg. Below, safely aboard the Crescent tug, Bourg mascot Joe the Rooster watches the action. t'V • v.'sV., Members of the towboat operator course are (from left, first row) John Maxey Mouttet, (second row) Herman Rohrman. Jim Brown (instructor), Uwrence Roth, Bill Hadley, Thomas Tinsley and John N. Welrauch. �10 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG IMC Tanker Provides Wiper Vogt With Chance to See the World Wiper David V<^ discovered the Sealift China Sea was a wonderful learning opportunity, both about sailing and sightseeing. "We traveled to Korea, Okinawa, Guam, Hawaii, California and Washington," the 22-year-old SIU member told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "It was wonderful. I saw a lot and learned a lot from a great, ex­ perienced crew." Vogt, who graduated as a trainee from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1989, had high praise for Giving the thumbs-up after dock­ ing in Anacortes, Wash, are OS Recertified Bosun Anthony Jake Jacobson (left) and Bosun Zizzo. "He really was in charge and looked after everyone. He Anthony Zizzo. made sure all of us knew what we and when we were able to go were doing and there were no ashore. The crew congratulated them when all of us found out problems." Besides handling his job in the they had just been married." engineroom, Vogt was asked by In Vogt's four years with the two crewmembers to provide an union, the Seattle native has additional duty. AB Errol Pak sailed in all three departments. He and Chief Steward Louise Mar­ plans to upgrade to jfireman, oiler, tin Pak signed on in Hawaii when the vessel was returning to the watertender this fall at the Lun­ U.S. from the Far East. The deberg School. The Sealift China Sea has no Seafarers were married a month regular run under its military earlier and failed to bring a charter with IMC. It primarily camera on board. carries jet fuel and other "They were lucky enough to petroleum products along the land a job on the same vessel at West Coast. It also makes an oc­ the same time," Vogt recalled. casional voyage to Hawaii and So they asked if 1 would take some pictures of them on the ship Asia. Prepanng baking sheets in the gal­ ley is Chief Cook Willie Gomez. The IMC-operated tanker Sealift China Sea lies at anchor outside Anacortes, Wash. Osaka—A Rest Stop for Aries Crew •/}'•-. ' "•,.'; For SIU crewmembers prepar­ ing to join the LNG Aries, the Hotel Royal in Osaka, Japan was a welcome sight after the better part of a day flying from the United States. The hotel serves as a staging area for Seafarers signing on the LNG vessels that dock in the nearby port of Sanbuka. The SIU members were from various ports in the U.S. Those getting ready to board the LNG Aries gathered there recently to spend the night before a company agent took them the next day to meet the ETC vessel. "After that long flight, it's good to be able to relax, get ad­ justed to the new time zone and get a good night's sleep before heading for the ship," Bosun Ulus S. Veach noted. "Also we're able to catch up on the activities of fellow members who are returning to an LNG ship after some time at home.'' Once the crew leaves the hotel, the agent picks them up in a van and escorts them to the dock area. Although the port is approximate­ ly 30 miles away, an individual cab ride would cost more than $1GO because of the tolls and high cost of gas on the island nation. At the port, the Seafarers still have several hours of work ahead before climbing the gangway. All members must clear customs and immigration in Japan. Then, they are allowed to go to the ship and relieve those members signing off. LNG vessels like the Aries carry liquified natural gas to Japan from refineries in Indonesia. AB Errol Pak and Chief Steward Louise Martin Pak were married a month before signing on the Sealift China Sea. Catching a view of the Golden Gate Bridge is Wiper David Vogt, who provided the Seafarers LOG with these photographs. A Mast with a View Bosun Ulus S. Veach uses the Catching up on activities from time in Osaka to adjust to the home are AB Lou Sorito (left) and Japanese time zone. QMED Charles Pomraining. This photo was taken aboard the cable ship Charles L. Brown in Honolulu, Hawaii. Getting a bird's-eye view from the top are AB Victor Mariano, AB Joel Saul, AB R.J. Sagadraca, AB Jay Speer, AB Sam Tumala, Bosun C. Wemer and AB Luis Balatbat. Waiting in the hotel lobby for the agent to pick them up are Chief Cook Udjang Nurdjaja (left) and Wiper Victor Serrano. V �SEAFAREKSLOG JULY 1993 11 NE Port Calls Are Time to Talk Union ': iV-v j."'- •• "t- "c-lV '"V-." •' When an SlU-crewed tanker or containership docks in the vicinity of the hiring hall in New York, crewmembers can be cer­ tain of one thing: a union port representative will be waiting to meet the vessel. It does not matter if the ship is docking at an oil terminal near Boston-—like the Overseas Vivian recently did during a coastwise run^or at the con­ tainer facility in Port Elizabeth, N.J.—as the Sea-Land OOCL In­ spiration did at the end of May­ an SIU official will be there to Chiof Stswnrd Ekoh Doffoh assistthgcrew, reviews the patrolman's report for Shipboard union meetings are the Inspiration. p,g|jj answer any questions SIU members may have concerning the contract, medical claims or vacation plan. Crewmembers are updated on what is happening within the union and the maritime industry. Finally, the repre­ sentative will leave application forms for upgrading, the welfare plan and the vacation'plan as well as the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG. Because port time is brief, the union representatives try to help Seafarers maximize their time ashore. From handling a beef during a payoff to having the right form to file for a new union book, the port representatives try to as­ sist in whatever way they can. ABs Ron Paradise (left) and Mark Konokowski work on the bow of the ITB New Vork after it docked at Port Reading, N.J. KoSw?k1 Chief Cook Greg Johnson of the Ready to begin a union meeting dh board the ITB Groton are (left to Listening to the dtecussion during ITB New York takes part in the right) ^ , AB Ahmed Ahmed, Bosun Neil Matthey, AB Carlos Cortes and (left to right) QMED Pumpman Angel Mercado, AB Mark Konokowski ^ -t-• • . • and Bosun Sidney Wallace. shipboard meeting. QMED Pumpman Andres Alerakei. Children Befriend Chief Cook Dyer As MV Patriot Unloads in Odessa Chief Cook Mark Anthony Dyer returned to the United States talking about the new friends he met during a recent voyage aboard the MV Patriot. "I was able to spend time with some children in Odessa," Dyer Catching up on the latest news in the Seafarers LOG are (left to right) reported to the Seafarers LOG. DENU Sayed Amasha, Steward Gregory Melvin and OMU D. Campos "We may not have a common language, but smiles and kind­ aboard the Overseas Wv/an. ness break through any bar­ rier," he said after playing with them for hours. The Patriot took on grain in Albany, N.Y. and Baltimore before setting off for the Black Sea port in April. The Vulcan Carriers vessel reached Odessa after 16 days of sailing. The ship was in port several days, which allowed Dyer'Stherxrcwm^^ Chief Cook Mark Anthony Dyer poses with sorne Of the children he opportunity to see the Ukrainian met when the Pafr/of docked in Odessa in April, town. "We had a wonderful time ~ 1 On the ship's return voyage to crew. According to Bosun James seeing the town and meeting the people," the steward department Houston, the galley gang put On Blanchard, the fellowship was a Memorial Day barbecue for the great and thefood was even better. member added. Being updated on recent union news are (left to "ght) Bosun ^ Trepp, AB Oscar Lopez, AB James l^rter and DENU Nathaniel "Bobo" Lamb aboard the Sea-Land OOCL Inspiration. 1/ QMED Pumpman Andres Alerakei (le«) reviews a weKare plan ?l!cation with Steward/Baker Gerhard Schwarz aboard the ITB Groton. . Dwr'chiefStSrfwllter^Ha^^^^ Dyer, Chief _ ready to begin serving the Memorial Day barbecue AB Dan Carman knows work has to to be be done done wherever the has Pafnof may sail. - • . ,i r. 'r? V �12 JULY 1993 SEAFAREBSLOG Seafarers Pull Together For a New Sailing Season Seafarers need only a few minutes to pull the Paul Thayer from its safe harbor in Toledo, Ohio into the Toledo River where the vessel will begin another season of carrying iron ore pel­ lets, coal and stone to various ports around the Great Lakes. The SlU-crewed Louisiana, a Great Lakes Towing tug, waits outside the anchorage for the sig­ nal from the Pringle Transit ves­ sel to begin towing operations. Meanwhile, deck department members, led by Bosun Brett Fischbach, have been in constant motion making sure safety gear is in place, the landing ladder is secure and. all obstructions created by three harsh winter months of inactivity have been removed. Below, engine department Seafarers already have the diesels turning. Two weeks of prepara­ tions have paid off as the ship is ready to sail. The cargo holds and conveyor room are clean and prepared for the year's first load. Finally, steward department members catch a glimpse of the outdoor action while they prepare the crew's first meal of the year on the Lakes. The horn sounds and the Louisiana springs into action. The tug maneuvers through the inlet so Deckhands Don Carl and Richard Gimpel can handle the lines being tossed from the Deckhands on the tug Louisiana await a line being thrown by crewmembers from aboard the Thayer. Thayer. Once secured, the tug signals back to the 630-foot selfunloader that the tow is ready to begin. The Louisiana takes the Thayer from its shallow inlet into the shipping channel of the deckhands release the lines and •/. Deck department members wait for the signal, then begin reloading hose onto a reel on the Thayer's ah deck. Clockwise from the bottom are AB/Wheeisman Walter. Szelag, AB/Wheelsman John Kemohan, Discussing a union matter with Aigonac Patrolman Ken Homer (right) ABA/Vatchman Bob Evahold, AB/Watchman Leonard Scott and Deckhand Tom Hocking. is Conveyorman William Truax. O A; / ' .yV • �... . ,••• " JULY1993 SEAFMERSLOG Port Agent Steve Ruiz (right) wraps up a meeting with Crowley Seafarers (left to right) Mechanics Alejandro Vazquez, Felix Passapera and Leoncio Cancel; Carpenter Pedro Figuaroa and Captain Roberto Candelareo. Non-Stop Action Keeps Crowley Members Busy in San Juan M?:.: ..•' 13 Tankermen William Viust (center) and Melvin Cardoza (right) receive instructions from Supervisor Lino Colon. O Checking the diesel on the tug Sentry is Chief Engineer Rick Cristofano. Reviewing the day's assignments are (left to right) Port Captain Jose Crespo, Supervisor Angel Carrera and Chief Mate Noel Lopez. n the tugs and barges or around the docks. Seafarers who work for Crowley in Puerto Rico remain busy. 'Work continues to be non-stop," San Juan Port Agent Steve Ruiz reported. "There is always some­ thing going on here." Tugs, their barges and ships from the mainland serve as a lifeline to the Caribbean island. SlU-crewed vessels sailing from Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Fla. and Lake Charles, La. ti;^nsport con­ tainers loaded with commercial goods needed by the people on the island. Crowley boats based in the San Juan-Santurce area assist in docking operations and other port functions as needed. Also, other tugs are used to transport fuel barges along the coast of Puerto Rico as well as to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Central America. SIU members at Crowley recent­ ly approved a new three-year pact that took effect July 1. The new con­ tract increased wages and benefits for the members. Positioning a dockside crane is Mechanic Felix Passapera. From left to right, Mechanics Alejandro Vazquez, Ivan Calderon, Miquel Vasquez and Leoncio Cancel report for duty. • .'M - - : •V-v;. •V- - T^TToTwithrtacrs seen at Crowley in Puerto Rico. From left to right are OS Jose Cooks Rafael Jovet (left) and Wooten Jackson prepare lunch ATTAalon and AB Robert, Robles. on U,gboa«. ' . ... .... > �'•K::i9:^---r;::u:^: -y '•ii&:^yyyy -: ': •.v,„.:c. .-' UK -.1 ?=:•:•' V 1.,^^ J '.nv 14 SEAFARERS LOG •- •, . ' ' •X'ixr/k'i . • t'.,• ,V%v-••/•-•••'-•••'• Old Glory flies in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania as (left to right) Bosun Bill Dean, PGfy/l Fleet Support Manager Todd Johnson and the local agent prepare to go into town. 15 'A fV\', .. ,.'f. XAFMORSLOG MH.ri993 JULY 1993 #n-''»„-'; *HE SIU-CREWED Sugar Islander delivered a big I dose of friendship and comradery to children in two orphanages when the Pacific Gulf Marine (PGM) vessel docked in Klaipeda, Lithuania on June 14. Besides the 25,000 metric tons of U.S.-govemment aid com originally contracted to be sent to the port, the crew offloaded toys, clothing and medical supplies voluntarily donated and collected by PGM employees and New Orleans-area merchants. Todd Johnson, fleet support manager for PGM, was in Klaipeda to oversee the port operations for the ship's first visit ever to the newly independent nation. He traveled with the crewmembers when they delivered the packages. ... "This has to be the most touching thing we ve ever been associated with," Johnson told the Seafarers LOG upon his return from the former Soviet-occupied nation. "It was tmly a humbling experience." Among the items delivered for the children by the Sugar Islander were badly needed cough syrups, vitamins, bandages, diarrhea medications and many more medical items that are very difficult for the or­ phanages to obtain. "We at PGM were chatting among ourselves that it would be nice on the Sugar Islander's first trip to show friendship from the American people to the Lithuanian people, so we decided to adopt two orphanages," Johnson recalled. "It was supposed to be an internal thing. But in eight days, the word spread around New Orleans and all kinds of people wanted to help. We took over more than $10,000 worth of toys, clothes and sup­ plies." The deck crew led by Bosun Bill Dean watched over the items on the 19-day voyage to Lithuania. In their spare ajl^CUW time LtlllV aboard ship. Seafarers assembled the toysJ including bicycles and tricycles—so they would be ready for the children upon arrival. The crewmembers spent several hours at each or­ phanage playing with the children, ranging in age from a month to 9 years old. The galley gang, headed by Chief Steward Michael Thornton, provided ice cream and candy for the visits. Johnson said the success of the trips was noted by Captain James Nolen who said, "It looked like an M&M and ice cream bomb went off in the orphanages!" The Sugar Islander is scheduled to return to New Orleans early this month to reload com for another trip to Lithuania. Johnson said PGM already has collected a container full of items donated for the children in Klaipeda and expects more to arrive before the vessel sets sail. Ckxjkwise from upper left: Chief Steward Mike Thomton shows a child how to play with his new toy. • A child discovers a drivethrough ice cream stand. • Children wait to receive their gifts. • Toys, clothes and medicines are ready for distribu­ tion. • Presenting aphoto of the ship are (left to riaht' right) Capt. James Nolan, GLIDE Kevin Moon and AB Charles McPherson. • Two boys enjoy their gifts. • GUDE Kevin Moon un­ packs a tricycle at an or­ phanage. • Ice cream and candy prove to be a winning combina­ tion. Offloading the 25,000 tons of corn took only five days once the operation began. WmSi iislWiliS ..cr " " r»''' -V-. 1 • M •Vik-- Sugar Islander Crew Delivers Supplies and i: •3MH- Friendship .'•v"'.; ouo J945 m. to Lithuanian Children -'ifr'"" .'>1. •' i:i - .^•' • 'apkridi'o 7d. 1993 m. birfelle naclo. kak^Va U x Meeting before the donated items are loaded onto the bulker are (left to right) PGM Fleet Support Manager Todd Johnson, SlU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, PGM Chairman Capt. Peter Johnson and SlU New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez. ^^^^8 ^ wj.,, !l ' ^ ksiog „ s5?ivr.—.... su akciiu 10 jTeriDinuog indeBai ... [Afetaiesi ® 'isa tft J '•oztj i t.® "*»ij ' 1^ IDMIU 1 '(Btau >7*. mtbi 'B ''.ill!, '*27t. A . ''lietttvog K::: /,"3 IS; s ««.„ ^"vo& «r Oo* per. / ^'Ikinu 1 " •lot ^'iku jAVdoi:? % ,'y'ojus '®P'1| PavidJf ^farers ChaTieTf^Pher^fSinnTKeUMBe^d help load clothing onto the Sugar Islander. Operating the winch to offload the donated goods is AB Gerard "Jake Halligan. Watching the deck department member, who will be retiring upon his return to New Orleans, is Bosun Bill Dean. The town square in Klaipeda lies empty three years after residents tore down the statue of Lenin that once occupied it. ••v .. 'ik *"«<>. »v '"P'otile L!f ° »kaj. Do, ' iosj \orn '«HtanB<lenjaf ••'.'A;' neoi, ®fce/biu,„ •mi,•'"ocijciio. "anok- ' I.-- S'l' yy / "i ^ • - 'ijii- •:W' •y'r. I-' '-".-.K.: ' i "I'/f;- 'r.v; • .V.'-f/! 4 I .yf', •.• 1 J 1- "' •ft. • :V^ �H-. v<;v5-; -- • i) • •. _ . - • '• 16 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Former Union Rep Frank Boyne Dies Avondale Yard Workers Vote For Reprosentation by Unions boat. The 14-foot aluminum flat- tried a lot of tricks to scare the boat, owned and donated to the employees out of voting for a campaign by Seafarer Claudio union, the operators, along with Mazzaia, provided a way to hundreds of others in the reach employees working near shipyard, "hung in there," Milan the Mississippi riverfront during said. "They didn't lose sight o what the real issues were — job lunchtime. "The company tried to make security, fair wages, a good medi­ us go away. Some Avondale su­ cal plan and a safe working pervisors tried to sink our boat by place." throwing hunks of metal at us, Employee Ownership? What One Person Can Do Dominic "Frankie" Boyne Milan recalled. "But we just kept Among the Avondale Since March, workers at talking through our workers' concerns were the use o Avondale, which ig the largest microphone—talking about what the pension fund by management Former SIU official Dominic private employer in New Orleans a union means to a worker." for a so-called employee stock "Frankie" Boyne died May 10 at and one of the leading shipyards Seafarers worked particularly ownership plan which had in of the U.S., began organizing for closely with the Avondale reality little employee participa­ the Olympic Alzheimer's union representation in earnest. employees known as ships' tion, the see-sawing wage scale, Residence in Gig Harbor, Wash. The interest in the yard was operators, according to Bob nepotism and favoritism shown Brother Boyne was 76. sparked by the two-year cam­ Bom in Liverpool, England, Milan. These employees, many of by managers in hiring and promo­ Seafarers Active paign of Dick Creed, an Avonhe served in the Army Transport Additionally, SIU members whom hold Coast Guard docu­ tion practices, the company medi­ Service during World War 11. dale worker who, along with his ments for shipboard positions and cal plan which was based on a wife, handed out more than posted signs, met with Avondale sail Brother Boyne joined the on Avondale-built ships in 35,000 leaflets urging his fellow workers when they were away sea trials, demonstrated a great very high contribution from the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of worker and a very small one New York. He sailed in the deck employees to take action to seek from the shipyard, and, in the deal of guts, he said. from the company and unsafe department on vessels such as the better and fairer working condi­ final two weeks leading up to the While Avondale management working conditions throughout vote, manned a union information tions. New Jersey, New York, Chick­ the yard. asaw, Madaket and Suzanne. Since the election, Avondale When Boyne was not sailing, has vowed to fight the vote. How­ he toured the world as a wrestler. ever, lawyers for the unions in­ He competed in matches in volved said they believe that Australia, New Zealand, England when the challenged ballots are as well as in the United States. settled the employees' vote will Retired SIU official Ed Mooney remain strongly in favor of union sailed with Boyne on the Cavalier representation. out of New York. "He had his black Once the issue of the chal­ belt in karate and kept very physi­ lenged ballots is resolved, the cally fit," Mooney recalled. NLRB can certify that the Boyne came ashore in 1956 employees selected union repre­ and began working his way up sentation. Then, representatives through the union. He serv^ as of management and the unions an organizer in the port of Bal­ involved can begin the process of timore and then became a patrol­ negotiating collective bargaining in ports all around the man agreements for the Avondale country and world including Bos­ workers. ton, Houston, San Francisco, Under the auspices of the New Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. Orleans Metal Trades Department, In 1966, Boyne was trans­ the following um'ons participated in ferred to Yokohama, Japan to, the drive: the Boilermakers, Carserve as assistant to the Far East )enters. Electricians (IBEW), In­ representative, Pete Drews. Among the Seafarers who volunteered their time to assist Avondale employees obtain union repre­ sulators, Iron Workers, Laborers, sentation are (left to right, front row) OMU Luigi Maita, SIU Rep Bob Milan, DEU Armando Medina, QMED Vlachinists, Operating Engineers, "He was a very colorful man James Stewart, AS Jeff Ball, AB Benny Guillot, (back row) DEU Lou Lawrence, DEU Darrell Callais, AB 'ainters. Plumbers and Pipefitters who was popular with the mem­ Joe Purcell, Pumpman James Lancaster, OS Joe Ordoyne and DEU Rogelois Castellanos. bership. TTiey simply adored him, and Sheetmetal Workers. and I believe that was the mysti­ que of his personality," said Mooney In 1967, Drews left Japan and Boyne took over the position of lions upon billions of U.S. told the House panel that the rates charged by American-flag Continued from page 4 Far East representative, covering taxpayers' dollars. Department of Agriculture and carriers to deliver grain to Russia areas such as Japan, Hong Kong, (D-Md.), "We did not provide the "This year alone, more than American farmers dp receive as being out of the control of the the Philippines, Singapore and money to the Russians just to give $17 billion will be paid out in benefits from cargo preference shipping companies. Both Taipei. them the money and say go buy agricultural subsidies," the legislation. pointed out that problems and 'When Boyne walked down the wheat on the world market. Maryland congresswoman delays in offloading at those ports "In paying for both agricul­ the dock, he had the crew in his They could get more wheat on the added. tural foreign aid and the costs re­ force the U.S.-flag companies to right hand. He was always avail­ world market for that money. We "The bottom line is greed, five lated to shipping it to the recipient include the cost of the delays. said you have to buy American letters G-R-E-E-D, pure and nation, the American taxpayer They said the contract signed be­ able night and day for members, wheat, and we also said you have simple! Seventeen billion dollars supports the export of agricultural tween the U.S. and Russia calls and they knew it," Drews to ship in American-flag ships." is not enough for these sacred commodities, the readiness of our for the U.S. to cover the costs in recalled. Brother Boyne married Keiko On June 17, the House Sub­ cows who feed at the public U.S.-flag merchant fleet for na­ delayed offloading whereas Rus­ ^akategawa in Tokyo, Japan on sia picks up committee on Foreign Agricul­ trough." the cost of delays for tional emergencies and our June 3, 1976. She served as his ture and Hunger conducted a Bentley,continued, "I want to nation's role in today's global all other flags. hearing on cargo preference. set the record straight. I am not economy. These are very impor­ Responding to a question from secretary at the SIU hall until it Representative Helen Delich talking about the mom and pop tant benefits accruing to the tax- Representative Robert Smith (R- closed in the early 1980s. 'Frank loved the union and his Bentley (R-Md.) was the only farmer—the family farmers—of )ayer which mutually benefit Ore.) about the cost. Mills said, member of Congress out of a wit- this country. I am talking about >oth U.S. agricultural and "When foreign port agents see a ob. He was very proud to be a ness panel of three repre­ the companies I just mentioned maritime interests," Yim stated. U.S.-flag vessel coming, they lick union officer. He went through a sentatives and Sen. Grassley to —Feruzzi, Louis Dreyfus and ot with the SIU in the early days Vice Commander Wallace their chops?"' testify in favor of the legislation. numerous others—which, like Sansone of the Military Sealift of the union," Mrs. Boyne told a After NAEGA's McCoy those I named, are foreign-owned reporter from the Seafarers Counters Senator's Charge Command told the subconunittee finished his testimony before the and foreign-based." OG. She countered Grassley's that cargo preference helps the U.S. subcommittee. Representative Brother Boyne remained in Repeats Clinton's Pledge charge in which he called the maintain an active private mer­ Charles Rose (D-N.C.) noted the Yokohama for 16 years, until the U.S.-flag merchant industry Acting Maritime Ad­ chant fleeL and much of the sealift association had members with "a closing of the hall when he and his "welfare queens of the high seas" ministrator Joan Yim reiterated available during the Persian Gulf stake in foreign-flag vessels." He wife retired and moved back to by stating, "One can only wonder the Clinton administration's war would not have been available pointed out close to half of the States. They lived in what multinational agribusi­ pledge to enforce cargo without the program. NAEGA's membership is foreign Grayland, Wash. nesses—like Cargill, ADM, preference laws regarding aid to Both Thomas Mills, who tes­ owned. Rose then asked if cargo Dreyfus, Feruzzi, Toepfer, Rich- Russia. tified on behalf of Liberty preference was eliminated, would Brother Boyne was cremated In answer to Subcommittee Maritime, and Jonathan Blank, NAEGA's members cut their and his remains were buried at co, Mitsui, Mitsubishi and many others—should be called for Chairman Timothy Penny's CD- speaking on behalf of OMI Corp., prices, but McCoy avoided the Seafarers Haven in Valley Lee, stuffing their pockets with bil­ Minn.) call for the hearing, she defended the higher shipping question. Md. Continued from page 3 these votes were challenged by the NLRB because the voters did not appear on the voting eligibility list, according to Phil Miller of the New Orleans Metal Trades Council, the federation of unions which spearheaded the or­ ganizing effort. •-sn.r-.:, • 'l- -.•? • The Avondale employees' ef­ forts to unionize were assisted by the eleven unions of the New Or­ leans Metal Trades Council of the AFL-CIO and the Seafarers Inter­ national Union. Several rankand-file union members volunteered their time to the or­ ganizing drive, among them scores of Seafarers. Among those who assisted in the drive was Bob Milan, an SIU patrolman based in New Orleans. He said Seafarers helped hand out union leaflets at the shipyard gate every Tuesday and Thursday in the early morning and in the ^ternoon when employees were entering and leaving work. Admmistraiion Repeats Cargo Preference Pledge r- �• • •;• v-'^ JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea August & September 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters MA Y 16 — JUNE 15,1993 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups OassA Class B Class C Port DECK DEPARTMENT New York 26 28 9 17 18 16 62 42 18 2 Philadelphia 2 8 0 4 10 7 1 9 0 1 Baltimore 13 4 17 1 4 0 8 2 14 0 Norfolk 17 14 6 17 6 23 7 16 9 17 Mobile 12 12 3 8 16 16 16 7 2 1 New Orleans 25 37 6 32 8 24 6 38 9 29 Jacksonville 31 20 10 48 4 19 20 45 9 4 San Francisco 22 25 8 53 48 9 23 14 16 Wilmington 18 18 8 31 30 3 16 10 12 1 Seattle 23 24 4 39 55 20 20 4 11 1 Puerto Rico 12 2 5 18 7 8 7 0 1 0 Honolulu 4 16 10 6 6 15 8 2 22 11 Houston 25 18 37 11 28 6 36 22 2 17 3 St. Louis 0 0 3 2 0 0 .• 1 3 1 Piney Point •• l:v 9 3 1 2 9 1 1 12 1 Algonac 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 Totals 219 252 76 399 185 228 35 71 380 134 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 5 New York 25 20 8 35 4 12 12 1 ' 44 7 Philadelphia 3 4 0 3 2 0 . . 0 W' 5 0 4 11 13 1 Baltimore 0 5 1 0 1 . 4 8 7 5 Norfolk 10 14 •^- 5 : ' 4 2 9 3 10 8 0 3 0 0 15 1 Mobile 12 21 19 8 13 1,2 4 3 28 24 9 New Orleans 18 16 6 10 7 23 37 19 Jacksonville 11 2 4 7 6 7 22 1 19 0 32 32 San Francisco 20 20 10 Wilmington 8 14 3 2 11 1 1 19 27 23 7 15 1 15 0 4 Seattle 13 9 3 2 1 3 3 1 7 0 1 11 Puerto Rico 10 6 6 5 14 3 12 4 2 Honolulu 4 8 13 5 26 30 6 15 18 1 1 Houston 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 1 St. Louis 1 0 0 5 0 0 4 27 . 0 Piney Point 2 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Algonac 0 1 289 76 139 20 44 253 90 140 181 38 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 5 19 0 7 30 14 . 8 8 1 New York 19 4 4 0 1 0 1 1 3 0 1 Philadelphia 1 0 0 4 3 5 2 4 1 Baltimore 0 7 6 3 2 9 8 0 10 Norfolk 9 2 0 8 11 1 0 8 3 5 0 Mobile 3 10 0 4 12 10 10 1 0 New" Orleans 8 12 12 4421 0 7 9 2 Jacksonville 16 1 6 6 85 32 19 4 0 16 San Francisco 39 i 7 1 0 2 18 1 4 12 Wilmington 7 0 6 12 2 31 •03 16 2 20 Seattle 1 0 ,2 5 0 1 4 2 0 0 3 Puerto Rico 19 20 13 16 17 42 12 17 16 Honolulu 9 2 18 10 0 . 4 5 4 5 6 2 Houston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 0 5 22 2 1 9 0 2 1 3 19 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 165 52 258 19 81 75 123 108 28 146 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 71 42 3 0 22 23 5 T8 40 New York 13 3 6 0 1 2 1 5 1 1 0 Philadelphia 3 7 4 0 0 8 2 3 10 Baltimore 2 28 11 6 6 0 22 4 4 20 7 Norfolk 23 4 0 1 0 :",2 12 13 1 2 Mobile 37 19 9 0 4 • 22 9 8 24 8 New Orleans 40 12 ' 5 0 8 2 3 5 17 3 Jacksonville 58 31 0 41 5 1 14 7 23 San Francisco 20 18 19 0 12 0 6 7 8 1 3 Wilmington 16 24 0 12 14 4 7 6 5 17 Seattle 10 10 12 0 0 5 3 5 6 7 Puerto Rico 69 134 9 130 0 7 60 111 52 4 Honolulu 6 22 9 2 0 11 5 . 5 12 3 Houston 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 St. Louis 3 19 0 1 1 32 0 1 24 1 Piney Point 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Algonac 437 318 139 0 157 230 60 187 269 78 Totals Totals All 580 1,030 1,290 196 231 672 458 329 810 Departments 583 * '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. A lOiai Of 1^9/ JODS were SllipiJeu «11 uc^p ato T«a*,«a. vr* jwa or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and seniority people. From May 16 to June 15,1993, a total of 196 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,926 Jobs have heen shipped. 17 Finey Point Monday: August 2, Tuesday: September 7* *changed by Labor Day holiday New York Tuesday: August 3, September 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: August 4, September 8 Baltimore Thursday: August 5, September 9 Norfolk : ; ; Thursday: August 5^ September 9 Jacksonville WIS' Thursday: August 5, September 9 Algonac Friday: August 6, September 10 Houston Monday: August 9, September 13 New Orleans Tuesday: August 10, September 14 Mobile Wednesday, August 11, September 15 San Francisco Thursday: August 12, September 16 Wilmington Monday: August 16, September 20 Seattle Monday: August 23*, Friday, September 24 *changed by Paul Hall holiday San Juan Thursday: August 5, September 9 St Louis Friday: August 13, September 17 Honolulu Friday: August 13, September 17 Duluth Wednesday, August 11, September 15 Jersey City Wednesday: August 18, September 22 New Bedford Tuesday: August 17, September 21 Each port's meeOngstarte at 10:30 a.m. ^ Personals THOMAS FRANCIS A. MURPHY Please contact your daughter, Frances Murphy Tew, at 3621 BeBee Point Drive, Theodore, AL 36582. BROOKLYN NAVY YARD WORKERS Karen Adelson of the Public Broadcasting Sys­ tem would like to interview anyone who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard between the years 1941 and 1945 for an upcoming documentary. Please contact her directly at (212) 663-5008. r . • •. • �18 JULY 1993 SEAFJUIBIS LOe if Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnCT Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President nt Lakes and I)nland Waters Dean Coi•rgey 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 606KalihiSt. 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. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. NeAV Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •T y Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes MAY 16 —JUNE 15,1993 NP—Non Priority L—Lakes CL—Company/Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 2 0 . • 0 4 13 10 4 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 22 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 30 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 35 9 0 15 6 0 6 1 0 24 17 • "; • H.!:' . K'l; 33 Totals All Departments 0 34 11 0 60 9 0 80 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 16 •TOTAL REGISTERED Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 3 .2 22 1 28 0 4 0 0 4 1 0 19 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 1 3 54 7 0 : - v.- 4 JUNE 15,1993 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 40 0 3 0 0 6 6 4 1 21 0 41 0 7 0 5 30 16 48 0 37 59 36 92 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 27 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 32 4 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 ' •• 5 6 0 1 2 0 0 ' -3, •. 0 0 9 3 0 0 . •• 1 ^ 0 7 7 1 2 14 48 72 5 39 138 2 3 0 1 6 0 24 0 24 48 1 0 0 0 1 0 6 • 0 • ' •.O-* , ^ • •-r:•••''• ^ 0 1 0 2 3 • 0, • 10 68 '0 #1^'. 3 14 * "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. niBM MID R LUNDEBERG SCHOOL S ^ ANNOUNCES COLLEGE COURSES The next session of day and evening college courses at the Lundeberg School will run from July 19 to September 10. To register, fill out the application form in this issue of the Seafarers LOG (page 27), or call the Admissions Department at (301) 994-0010, ext. 214. This session will, offer courses in English, mathematics, physical science, physics and social science. These courses will help. students complete one of the two associate degrees offered at the school—Nautical Science Technology for deck depart­ ment students and Marine Engineering Technology for engine department stu­ dents. ^ PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON JULY 15 A general informational Seafarers membership meeting will be held on Thursday, July 15, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. Contact the Houston SlU hall for fur­ ther information. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM HOSTS BOAT MODEL FESTIVAL The South Street Seaport Museum and Marketplace will host the third an­ nual New York Ship and Boat Model Festival on August 7 and 8 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Pier 16 of the South Street Seaport Museum. More than ICX) model boat builders will be on hand to introduce visitors to the diverse range of model building traditions. Also on view at the museum will be "Twelve Ties to Tradition: Model Making in New York City" displaying an additional 75 ship models, plus photographs, videos, tools and memen­ tos. For more information, phone (212) 669-9483. -s • I ALTON BELLE CREV^MEMBERS TO MEET JULY 14 Union meetings are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at the Stratford Hotel in Alton, 111. Two meetings are being held so all union members working the different shifts can attend. For more information, call the Alton union hall at (618) 462-3456. ATTENTION: STUDENTS ATTENDING GED CLASSES AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL Any Seafarer planning to attend the GED course at the Lundeberg School should be advised that they n^ to establish residency in the state of Maryland for at least 12 weeks. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (301) 994-0010, ext. 214. �•• JULY 1993 F our members who gradu­ ated from the union's top training programs in the steward and deck departments at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are among the 28 mariners who are retiring as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brothers Oral Ipsen and Richard Wardlaw graduated from the bosun recertification course in 1974 while Brother Peter Loik completed the course in 1975. Brother James Jones successfully completed die steward recertification program in 1987. A total of 14 members sign­ ing off from their seagoing careers sailed in the deep sea division while 11 members sailed aboard inland vessels, two were from the Great Lakes and one member came from the Atlantic Fishermen division. Out of the 11 members who sailed in the in­ land division, six sailed as tug­ boat captains. Eleven Seafarers who are beginning their retirements served in the U.S. armed forces: five in the Army, three in the Navy, two in the Marine Corps and one in the Air Force. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Ipsen, Wardlaw, Loik and Jones, as well as the others, follow. SEAFARERS LOG 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. PETER LOIK, 66, joined the union in 1955 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bora in Canada, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in December 1975. Before retiring, he served as a member of the Union Tallying Committe for the 1992 SIU elections. Brother Loik resides in Seminole, Fla. KENNETH STERNER, 65, joined the union in 1945 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A Baltimore native, he sailed as a bosun. In 1955 he was called to duty in the U.S. Army. Brother Sterner lives in Deeifield Beach, Ra. ROBERT DUNN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in his na­ tive Norfolk, Va. He sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Dunn served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1969. He retired to Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. 19 GEORGE THEMIS, 66, joined the SIU in 1977 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bora in Alabama, he sailed as captain. Boatman Themis resides in Brazoria, Texas. JACK THOMAS SR., 65, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A native of . Savannah, Ga., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Thomas served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He retired to Aurora, N.C. CALVIN LASSITER,64, joined the Seafarers in RICHARD 1957 in the WARDLAW, port of Hous­ ROY WILLIAMS, 62, joined ton. Bora in 62, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the Grass Field, the port of Philadelphia. Bora in Ark., he sailed in the deck Seafarers in Chincoteague, Va., he sailed as ROBERT department. Boatman Lassiter 1957 in the a steward/baker/cook. Boatman MEREDITH, port of Hous­ calls Doucette, Texas home. Williams lives in Bloxom, Va. 69, joined ton. A na­ the tive of GREAT LAKES TOMMY PETTY, 63, joined Seafarers in Waco, Texas, he completed the the SIU in 1969 in the port of ALIYEHIA, 1969 in the bosun recertification course at Norfolk, Va. Bora in Hickory, 65, joined port of New the Lundeberg School in 1974. N.C., he sailed as an engineer the SIU in York. A na­ Brother Wardlaw served in the on Allied Towing vessels. Boat­ 1969 in the tive of Los U.S. Army from 1952 to 1953. man Petty retired to Virginia port of Detroit Angeles, he sailed in the deck He calls Romayor, Texas home. Beach, Va. A native of DEEP SEA department. Brother Meredith Arabia, he retired to San Francisco. DONALD JACK sailed as a MARION WHITE, ALVES, 62, porter. RALEY, 65, joined joined the Brother Yehia resides in Detroit. FREDDYS 59, joined the SIU in Seafarers in NUNEZ, the union in 1947 in the 1961 in the CLIFFORD 44, joined 1956 in his port of New port of Seat­ the SIU in TALLEY, native York. A tle. Bom in 1968 in the Mobile, Ala. 65,joined New York Hartford, port of New He sailed as the union in native, he Conn., he 1973 in the York. Bora a captain. sailed in the deck department. sailed in the deck department. port of in Puerto Brother White lives in Anacor- Boatman Raley served in the Brother Alves served in the Rico, he U.S. Marine Corps in 1953. He Duluth, tes. Wash. U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. Minn. Bora sailed in the deck department. lives in Theodore, Ala. He resides in Pine Grove, Calif. Brother Nunez upgraded at in Juliette, Ga., he sailed in the deck Piney Point frequently. He LUIS CARRANZA, 71, ELLIS department. Brother Talley retired to Hollywood, Fla. INLAND joined the SlU in 1961 in the SPIVEY, served in the U.S. Marine port of New Orleans. A native 65, joined GENARO Corps from 1944 to 1945. He HENRY the of Honduras, Central America, DeCOLA, retired to Lakeland, Ha. NUTTING, he sailed as a fireman, oiler, Seafarers in 69, joined 69, joined ATLANTIC FISHERMEN watertender. Brother Carranza 1971 in the the union in the union in resides in Metairie, La. port of Port 1972 in his FRANK TRINGALE, 65, 1965 in the Arthur, native Bos­ joined the union in 1961 in port of Hous­ Texas. A ton. He REGALADO Gloucester, Mass. A native of ton. Bora in Horida native, he sailed as a sailed as a FIGUERA, Boston, he sailed as a en­ Hassell, Bel­ captain. Boatman Spivey calls engineer/ 68, joined gineer/captain. Brother Tringium, he Lumberton, Texas home. cook. Boatman DeCola served the union in gale resides in Everett, Mass. sailed in the deck department. in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1970 in the Brother Nutting resides in St. 1945. He calls Philadelphia port of Wil­ Fairness on Agenda for WWII Mariners Augustine, Fla. home. mington, Calif. Bora LOUIS in Hawaii, SAMUEL he sailed in the deck depart­ FLADE, 64, ment. Brother Figuera calls San PAPPAS, joined the 65, joined SIU in 1961 Francisco home. the in his native Seafarers in Philadel­ ORAL 1947 in the phia. He IPSEN, 65, port of sailed as a joined the Mobile, Ala. captain. Seafarers in A native of Boatman Hade upgraded at 1964 in the Streator, 111., he sailed as a Piney Point frequently. He port of New bosun. Brother Pappas Served served in the U.S. Navy from York. Bora in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1946 to 1948. He retired to St. in Denmark, 1956. He calls New Orleans Marys, W. Va. he com­ home. pleted the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg KENNETH School in August 1974. Brother TONY HUDGINS, Ipsen lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. RABAGO, 66, joined 59, joined the union in JAMES JONES, 71, joined 1973 in the the SIU in the SlU in 1967 in the port of A grassroots drive to secure veteran status for those WWII 1966 in the port of Nor­ San Francisco. A Texas native, merchant mariners who sailed between August 15, 1945 and port of New folk, Va. A December 16,1946 was announced by the American Merchant he completed the steward recer­ York. Bora Virginia na­ Marine Veterans at the group's annual convention in Portland, tification program in 1987. tive, he in Texas, he Ore. last month. SIU Vice President George McCartney pledged Brother Jones served in the sailed in the sailed as a captain. Boatman the support of the SIU in^he effort to have Congress recognize U.S. Army Air Force from Hudgins served in the U.S. steward department. Brother those seamen not included in the 1988 government recogniton 1942 to 1943. He retired to Navy from 1944 to 1945. He labago resides in Sante Fe, of merchant rhariners who sailed from December 7, 1941 to Navato, Calif. resides in Mathews, Va. Texas. August 15,1945. •. •• i -I • /" �&.. 20 The Valentine of Lorelei •" by Christopher R. Chuhh Away She swims toward springs of starlit beauty the Muse of Heartfelt Magic seldom stored within Her tail • ••'v.V ' '"V' JULY 1993 SBAFAR£RSLOG Astride the moonlight dimmed Like Esther Williams treading through the silver screen She's paddling fins with floating hair of satin green while reg ranting wavefull kisses without fail She dived from Her tall rock into Succession Spring in trade for a heart of gold to turn Her spring into warmth from cold with new intent (rfending a reign ofdemisefull hail She swims softly now in Missouri springs an immigrant mermaid with empathy for veteran fought rights and for prioritied times of golden moonlight Something I Want to Say LOG-A-RHYTHMS The lure of the sea has been written about for ages. Today's Seafarers are no ex­ ception. The poems on this page reflect the various ways in which the sea affects Seafarers and their families. There is One human who has need of a mere dinghy to ride him through torment of typhoons They should end with him into the seascapes of waterful keys He longs for that leap into such seascapes He is crowded and dreams of Ea or Cannes and on restless starfUled nights, the muse of the Lorelei rock There surely is a sea nymph of ocean studies beside the benefit of love for the crowded human He eyes seaward in hopes of a hint of even an elfin mermaid with desire to leave all that is land to love ballets of Pearl Swim dear Goddesses with love. The crowded human is loved by you. Love him Press him into your bosums and teach him all that needs to be done (Christopher R. Chubb has contributed many poems to the Seafarers LOG over the years. He presently resides in St. Louis.) Behind them their wakes had also trailed leading back to women who'd loudly wailed for men, of whom, they'd likely seen the last as ships, to war and death, they had sailed. Our seamanship and easy life sadly paled in comparison to ancient sailors long past upon whose vanished wakes we trailed while in thought, their bravery, we hailed. The end of our voyage was approaching fast and I'm proud to say that I have sailed over the seas where ancient wakes trailed. (An SIU member since November 1991, Everett W. Snow has had a love affair with the ocean all his life. Formerly with the U.S. Coast Guard, Snow sails as a QMED/electrician.) / love you like I love the sea. You mean everything to me. I miss you. It breaks my heart to go away,, but I have to work to make my \vay, and it's on the sea that I love to work and play. When I come home we'll have our day to love, leam, laugh and play with each other together again my love, my friend. hy Albert W. Austin Jr. Here I am I'm off again. Sailing somewhere I've never been. Off and away to another port. My time ashore it was too short. Sailing away to faraway shores. Making love to all the girls. The sailor's life is the life for me. Sailing the ocean and on the sea. Sailing the world and all the shores. 'Til the day I'm home once more But 'til then I must go. 'Til I return: Goodbye my friendi Once Again by J.S. Mangold I wish she were here, we always seem to be apart. The one I hold ever so dear, deep in the core of my tortured heart. She be this sailor's dream, while she waits for me ashore. She's my sweetly singing siren, one that could hold me, I'll sail no more. To be basked in her love, to be petted and touched all day. Like a queen's favorite dove. My needs cared for in every way. But, like Ulysses of old, I must stay on the sea. Many ventures still untold to be lived through by me. I must steel myself through, keep my throbbing heart at bay. For my time will come soon, to hold her tight one fine day. I'll look into her eyes, (their color changes with her mood) I will tell her no lies, to be apart is no good. But the bills must be met, our debts must be paid. So our minds must be set on my going to sea soon one day. We shall abide in our love, enjoy each other's good graces. We 'II thank the good lord above for the slow, easy paces. Ancient Wakes Ships had been lost and strong walls scaled by men who had lived before the mast on this historic sea upon which we sailed knowing those ancient sailors hadn't failed to live within the lot they'd been cast. I long to be with you night and day but this ship keeps sailing me away. Goodbye My Friend (Albert Austin Jr. sails as an AB. This poem was written while aboard the USNS Sealift Arabian Sea.) hy Everett W. Snow Into the Mediterranean we slowly sailed where heroes travelled in the long ago past as our wake, behind us, whitely trailed. I woke up today to see a photo of your face that's so far away. (Michael J. Cushman has been sailing since 1980, current­ ly aboard the Medusa Challenger. He wrote this poem for his son, Alexander Kane Cushman.) The Mergoddesses hyChrlstopher R. Chuhh There are courses ofunplotted seaways where swim many maidens from key to cratered key Such a freedom compared to Humans They are limited to unshared crowded stockades by MichaelJ. Cushman The Lonely Sailor's Wife hyLisaCator Oh, the lonely life of the sailor's wife, her love is as endless as the sea itself. The days turn into weeks, the weeks turn into months. She keeps the fire burning with the passion in her soul. She praises the sea that will bring her true love back. Back into the life of the lonely sailor's wife. (Lisa Cator is the wife of John Cator III, an SIU member since 1982, who sails as an assistant cook from the port of Baltimore.) Then she 'II see me off, by the gangway she's crying. My shipmates don't scoff, for a sailor's life is so trying. We'll wish they were here. We always seem to be apart. The ones we hold ever so dear, deep in the cores of our tortured hearts. (This poem was written by SIU member J.A. Mangold for his wife, Mary.) % •' -'f.' �• ' • ' •T:.i:\- ••" ' . • ' •• JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings The Sea/Sarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, b^use of space limitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contmct department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), January 17—Chairman Jimmie Garner, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational Director E. Abidin, Deck Delegate J. Jagger, Engine Delegate W. Fey. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into company paying member's way home in event of death in family. Crew also re­ quested additional cold weather gear. LNG VIRGO (ETC), March 28— Chairman Monte Pereira, Secretary Lein Achmad, Educational Director Randy McKenzie, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine Delegate C. Dahchaus, Steward Delegate Glenn Williams. Chairman an­ nounced scheduled safety meeting and encouraged all to attend. He reported George Reilly from ETC visiting ship in Tobata, Japan in April. Treasurer reported $1,375 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman posted letter from SIU headquarters. Crew thanked Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez for response to questions regarding smok­ ing policy and sanitation of bridge. Crew asked contracts department to look into union discounts on airline tickets. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good meab. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), January 31—Chairman Timotby Koebel, Secretary R. Alexander. Chairman announced payoff and reminded crewmembers to wait for patrolman upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Educational director en­ couraged members to keep up with unipn activities by reading LOG. No beefs or disput^ OT reported. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to look into emer­ gency crew relief in event of personal crisis. Crewmembers thanked Robert McGee of Tote Company for provid­ ing special dinner. Crew also gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent work. Crew reported recreation room antenna not working. Chairman reminded crew to use ash trays for cigarette butts and ashes. Steward department reminded crew to keep coffee station on bridge sup­ plied and clean. LNG ARIES(ETC), February 14Chairman Ulus Veacb, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Raphael Vargas, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman wel­ comed new crewmembers and reminded all to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Educational director read and posted letter about SIU scholarship program. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers reported Seafarers LOGs received and distributed. CONSTELLATION (Maexsk Lines), March 28—Chairman Bradford Shelly, Secretary Donald Williams, Deck Delegate Scott Murrain. Chair­ man reported new tape rewinder needed. Educational director reminded crew to make sure to have required amount of ship time before upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $699.73 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked chief cook for job well done. Next port: Hueneme, Calif. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), March 21—Chairman T,A. Burrell, Secretary Willie Manuel. Chairman announced next payoff and recom­ mended crewmembers donate to SPAD and upgrade skills at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang reported salad bar needs repair. •t. LNG TAURUS (ETC), March 21— Chairman Robhyson Suy, Secretary Francis Ostendarp, Educational Director Raymond Culpepper, Deck Delegate John Wells, Engine Delegate Joseph Arnold, Steward Delegate J. Lyson. Chairman praised good crew and reported everyone, in­ cluding captain, complimented mem­ bers. He noted most of crew will be returning when ship completes layup and wished all a good vacation. Secretary said it was pleasurable sail­ ing with great crew. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills as soon as possible in order to compete in ever-changing shipping industry. He reminded crew­ members to apply for scholarships and Lundeberg School classes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to keep them posted on contract negotiations. Next port: Indonesia. OVERSEAS V7FMA/(Maritime Overseas), March 31—Chairman Robert Zepeda, Secretary E. Haher, Educational Director James Fonville. Deck Delegate James Wil­ liams, Engine Delegate Manuel Holguin, Steward Delegate Lee Harmason. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director announced scholarship deadline is April 15. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to con­ sider restrictions when members use benzene products. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: New York. RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), March 21—Chairman Michael Moore, Educational Director Roger Plummer. Deck Delegate Jonathan Weaver, Engine Delegate Gerald Daley. Chairman reported new ice machine. Seafarers LOGs and pack­ age from SIU headquarters received. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked "number one" steward department and discussed advantages of upgrading facilities at Piney Point. Crew thanked Patrolman Bobby Milan for his work in port of New Or­ leans. Next port: Russia. AMERICAN EAGLE(Pacific Gulf Marine), April 25—Chairman Carl Barrett, Secretary Kevin Deegan, Educational Director James Rogers. Chairman announced preparation of ship to shipyard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE HENRY(lOM), April 23— Chairman Thomas Votsis, Secretary Al Holland, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Delegate Troy Cooley, Engine Delegate Troy Flemming, Steward Delegate James Alston. Chairman requested updated news be sent to ship from head­ quarters and union representative meet ship whenever possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man announced ship continuing ser­ vice instead of layup. He reported ship loading in Beaumont and Char­ leston, N.C. before continuing to Somalia. Crew encouraged contracts department to keep up good work. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Crew discussed impor­ tance of keeping dues updated, donat­ ing to SPAD and MDL and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Chairman reminded crewmembers to support union and keep it strong. Next port: Beaumont. ITS GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), April 28—Chairman N. Matthey Secretary G.Schwarz, Educational Director A, Alexakis, Deck Delegate A. Ahmad, Engine Delegate Peter Murtaagh, Steward Delegate Michael Hammack. Chair­ man announced crewmembers need to clean vessel before it enters shipyard. He reported tugboat going into dry dock between June 15 and 30. He advised crewmembers^ ex-, pect to be in yard 30 to 45 d»s. He I---,.. -1 'l •] ; (reported vessel will lay up in Mobile, Ala., Tampa, Fla., Norfolk, Va., or Brooklyn, N.Y. Educational director urged members to write Congress about Coast Guard's implementing user fees on z-cards and licenses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reported everything running smoothly and thanked deck department for helping galley gang with cookouts. Crew thanked steward department for great cookouts. Chair­ man reminded crew to keep laundry and mess room clean and reported new couch ordered but not yet received. Crew reported good trip. Next portNew York. ITS JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), April 2—Chairman Luke Wells, Secretary B. Outlaw, Educational Director Carlos Rodriguez, Deck Delegate Stephen Yursha, Steward Delegate B. San­ tos. Chairman reminded crewmem­ bers not to smoke during meal hours. He announced payoff April 3 in Stapleton, N.Y. He reported good crew working well together with very comfortable ship. He gave vote of thanks on behalf of crew to steward department for keeping vessel ship­ shape and crew well fed. Galley gang thanked crew for keeping galley and mess room area clean. Educational director reported union literature al­ ways available and encouraged crew­ members to read. He urged members to use educational and recreational facilities at Piney Point. Treasurer reported purchase of three bicycles for crew. Deck delegate reported very good and sound department. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Steward delegate thanked crew for coopera­ tion. Crew requested lighter overalls for warm weather. Next port: New York. ITS JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), April 25—Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary R. Hairton, Educational Director Carlos Rodriguez, Deck Delegate Stephen Yursha, Steward Delegate B. San­ tos. Chairman urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), April 4—Chairman Ray Todd, Secret^ H.G, Williams, Educational Director James Thihodeau, Deck Delegate Thomas Bryant, Engine Delegate Isaac Rowel Jr., Steward Delegate Gerardo Lopez. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reported ship com­ pleted trip to Poland with com and grain. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported union mail and Seafarers LOGs received. Crew requested new washer and dryer and reported VCR needs repairs and cleaning. Crew reported excellent job by steward department. Next port: New Orleans. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), April 11—Chairman H. Berggren, Secretary C. Hazzard, Educational Director Darren Walker, Steward Delegate Gary Truvia. Chairman an­ nounced payoff upon arrival in New Orleans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES (ETC), April 18Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Louis Sorito Jr., Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman reminded crew to rewind and return videotapes to video library. Treasurer reported $489 in ship's fund. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave special thanks to SAs Arlene Ringer and Jose Guzman for fine job keeping mess rooms clean and neat. Crew reported everyone en­ joyed pool party. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico l^arine), April 14—Chairman WJ. Card, Secretary R. Fagan, Educa­ tional Director R. Tannis. Chairman reported smooth sailing with ship just out of shipyard. Educational director reported everything mnning great. No beefs or (disputed OT reported. Crew requested new TV and discussed transportation problems at docks. Crew thanked galley gang for great lood. OMI MISSOURI(Vulcan Cairiers), April 25—Chairman Cesar Gutier­ rez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate C. Parman, Engine Delegate B. Magliano, Steward Delegate A. Aziz. Chairman reported everything running smoothly with no beefs. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew discussed dif­ ference between Vulcan and standard union contract. Chairman reported sofa and chairs to be reupholster^ in Egypt and asked crew to please help keep them in good shape. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port Alexandria, Egypt SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Ships, Inc.), April 18—Chairman H.G. 21 vin James, Secretary E. Porter, Educational Director Gerald Payne, Deck Delegate G. Hernandez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), April 18—Chairman Nelson Sala^ Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director J.Shuler. Chairman announced payoff in port of Elizabeth, N.J. Secretary urged members to take advantage of oppor­ tunity and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(SeaLand Service), April 2—Chairman Paulino Floras, Secretary Felipe Orlanda. Crew gave special vote of thanks to steward department mem- A Camel's-Eye View of the City of Hope .vwt • ti ^ j L/f)erfK Sea crewmembers Recertified Bosun Tyrone Burrell and AB Donald McGraw take the most reliable form of transportation to get a panoramic view of Jerusalem (including the Dome of the Rock in the background). Bentz, Secretary Anthony Rivera, Educational Director Rusty Kindred, Deck Delegate Paul Marra, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet, Steward Delegate F. Rosch. Chairman discussed impor­ tance of weekly meetings to keep members strong and active in all union activities. He added members should be very grateful for SIU. He stressed importance of reading Presi­ dent Sacco's report in Seafarers LOG. He urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point and take ad­ vantage of excellent programs and facilities offered by the union. Chair­ man and crew deeply thanked steward department for excellent job on food and cleanliness of galley and mess hall. They gave extra thanks to Chief Steward Rivera and Chief Cook Rosch. Secretary stressed im­ portance of SPAD donations and reminded members to be faithful and strong to SIU. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman discussed im­ portance of members getting in­ volved in political process involving SIU and American maritime future. Crew announced its appreciation for Bosun Bentz and job he does. bers Chief Steward Orlanda, Chief Cook Alonzo Belcher, SA Luis Revera for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea Land Service), April 25—Chairman W. Weaver, Secretary G.S. Lynch, Educational Director D. Gordlus, Deck Delegate L, Selico, Engine Delegate R. Williapts, Steward Delegate J. Laureta. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), April 4—Chairman W. Acievedo, Deck Delegate Ran­ dall Hanke, Engine Delegate Faisal Alshaif, Steward Delegate Randy Witowich. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crewmembers ad­ vised of Long Beach (Calif.) Grand Prix and reminded transportation to port could be hindered. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), April 25—Chairman Joel Miller, Secretary G. Thomas, Educational Director Daniel Dean. Chairman reported good trip without disputes. Secretary reported good voyage with good crew and chief cook. He added GSU James Hines did a "bang-up" job and entire crew sorry to see him sign off. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested rubber pads on chairs because sharp edges ruining tile. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. MV SENATOR (Crowley American Transport), April 25—Chairman D. Wagner, Secretary R.Seim, Educa­ tional Director W. C. Cameron. Chairman waiting for correspondence from contracts department regarding deck department beef and disputed OT. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center, donate to SPAD and support MDL contributions. Deck delegate reported disputed OT and beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman en­ couraged input from members during SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea Land contract negotiations that would Service), April 18—Chairman benefit department, members and Lothar Reck, Secretary G. Bronson, SIU. Chairman commended all SIU members for attendance and participa­ Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate Mel Talalotu, Engine tion in weekly union meetings. Chair­ Delegate Prentis Smith, Steward man and entire crew gave Delegate Don Spangler. Chairman outstanding" vote of appreciation to gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ members of steward department for ment for job well done and en­ varied menus and high quality stores. couraged SPAD donations. He urged Secretary and galley gang thanked members to upgrade at Piney Point crewmembers for team spirit in keep­ and reminded crew to keep mess hall ing entire ship clean. Next port: Port in order. He reported news of new Everglades, Ida. contract not yet received. Educational SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Spa \.and i direptor reminded members Pjney Service), April 11—Chairman CalContinued on page 22 • �..%y*^:.j.::':;5;:' 22 Ships Digest Continued from page 21 Point is the place to upgrade. He sug­ gested any member widi questions about new contract should write them down and send to headquarters. Deck delegate reported beefs and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew reported new washing machine and dryer in crew laundry and new microwave oven in lounge. Chairman reminded crew to keep laundry, rooms and loiinge clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. • .• v' JULY 1993 SEAFARERSLOG replacements and announced new crewmembers will sign on ship in Norfolk, Va. Steward delegate reminded everyone to use scoop in ice machine when getting ice. DEU gave special thanks to deck depart­ ment for keeping rooms clean, and crew thanked galley gang for good food. DSNS BARTLETT(Bay Ship Management), April 19-^hairman Thomas Gagnon, Secretary C. Fincher, Educational Director Eric Sutton, Engine Delegate David Seabrook, Steward Delegate James Jordan. Chairman announced new contract with Bay Ship and thanked all crewmembers. Educational direc­ tor wged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported b^f. No beefs or disput^ OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chairman reported VCR to be replaced and barbecue pit for cookouts will be built in Gulfpoit, Miss. while anchored. Chairman reminded crew signing off to leave clean linen sets for replacements and leave dirty linen outside room. He thanked chief cook and three SAs for jobs well done. Educational director reminded all disembarking crew to check upgrading schedule and attend Lun- deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ tributed. Crew thanked all depart­ ments for enjoyable pool parties. LNG LIBRA (ETC), May 23- Chairman Tom Hawkins, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Education^ Director George Lindsay, Deck Delegate John Gibbons, Engine Delegate John Hoskins, Steward Delegate Jill Prescott Chairman thanked all crew­ SEA-LAND QUAtny (Sea-Land members for making this a good tour. Service), April 18—Chairman Carr He reported it was the best gang he mine Bova, Secretary Terry Smith, sailed with in a long time. Secretary Educational Director Kenneth thanked crew for helping keep mess Linah. Chairman announced payoff hall and pantry area clean. He in Elizabeth, N.J. Educational direc­ reported those signing off will be CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), tor urged members to upgrade skills missed. Secretary also reminded crew May 16—Chairman Anthony at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ of Coast Guard inspection and weekMaben, Secretary R. Poovey, Educa­ long visit aboard vessel. He asked puted OT reported. Chairman tional Director Richard Gracey, reminded crewmembers to rewind departing crew to please clean rooms Deck Delegate Thomas Cuddihy, movies before returning to shelf. and turn in keys and linens. Educa­ Engine Delegate Robert Scott, Next port: Boston. tional director stressed importance of Steward Delegate J. Collins. Crew SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (Sea- gave vote of thanks to galley gang for getting maritime bill pass^ before it's too late. He urged members to Land Service), April 11—Chairman job well done. Crew requested new pay attention during monthly union A.A. Mohsin, Secretary Curtis Phil­ washing machine and dryer. Next meetings and become involved in lips, Educational Director J. Haiim. port: Baton Rouge, La. union politics because membership Chairman announced payoff upon ar­ livelihood could depend on it. He ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan rival in port and discussed impor­ urged members to upgrade at Paul Transportation), May 18—Chairman tance of upgrading skills at Piney Hall Center. Treasurer reported $145 V,T. Nielsen, Secretary M. Andino, Point and SPAD donations. No beefs in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed Educational Director Brian Senor disputed OT reported. Chairman OT reported. Crew reported gelamb. Deck Delegate Joseph reminded members to drop dirty Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ Turocy, Engine Delegate Carlos linen in linen locker, not laundry tributed. Crew thanked galley gang Bonefont, Steward Delegate Jack room, and not to use so much soap for job well done. Next port: BonHart. Educational director reminded when washing. He reminded crewtang, Indonesia. crew about importance of SPAD and members to clean up after themsel­ upgrading to acquire technical skills ves. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime necessary on modem vessels. No ' Overseas), May 2—Chairman R. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser- beefs or disputed OT reported. Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez. vice), April 25—Chairman D. Leon, NG AQUARIUS(ETC), May lb- Chairman announced payoff upon ar­ Secretary A. Hassan, Deck Delegate rival in port. Secretary encouraged Chairman Thomas Brooks, T. Kilbride. Crew gave vote of crewmembers to upgrade skills at Secretary JeflT Yarmola, Educational thanks to galley gang for job well Paul Hall Center, ^ucational direc­ Director J. Orr, Deck Delegate done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. tor reminded members to donate to Woodrow Shelton, Engine Delegate SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), SPAD. Crew reported Seafarers Bruce Zenon, Steward Delegate B. April 24—Chairman Steve LOGs received while in Japan. Crew Cardenas. Chairman reported crew Hansford, Secretary James Swartk, thanked galley gang for very tidy looking forward to vacation. Educational Director James Fox, ship. Secretary reported smooth trip. Deck Delegate Brian Johnston, En­ Educational director encouraged OVERSEAS NEW YORK gine Delegate Martin Reedy, members not to delay upgrading op­ (Maritime Overseas), May 19— Steward Delegate Mohsin Abdulla. portunities available at Paul Hall Cen­ AO James Fox elected new education­ ter. He reminded crewmembers to fill Chairman T. Alanano, Secretary G. White, Educational Director Ed­ al director. No beefs or disputed OT out Piney Point application soon. ward Self, Steward Delegate Dennis reported. Chairman thanked steward Treasurer reported $125 in ship's Skretta. Chairman announced payoff department for great food and fund. Np beefs or disputed OT in Long Beach, Calif. The captain reported it was a real morale booster reported. Chairman reported on asked crewmembers to keep showers aboard ship. Next port: Manchester, recent discussion with Vice President and laundry room clean. Educational Wash. Contracts Augie Telez by phone. director urged members to upgrade Chairman reminded crewmembers to SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman skills at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ read Seafarers LOG and keep inSteamship Co.), April 18—Chairman puted OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ 1 brmed on current events. Anjelo Urit, Secretary L. Gamble, ley gang for job well done. Educational Director D. Peteson, LNG ARIES (ETC), May 10— iOVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ Deck Delegate Don Filoni, Engine Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary seas), May 11—Chairman George Delegate Robert Hines, Steward Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ Schnj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educa- , Delegate Antonio Prezmik. Chair­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate tional Director D. Bantista, Deck man announced payoff at next port Louis Sorito Jr., Engine Delegate Delegate Thomas Howell, Engine and reported everything running Cevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Delegate R.J. Butch, Steward smoothly. Educational director Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman an­ Delegate Shari Smithson. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at nounced ETC/Dodwell will repatriate reported ship running smoothly and Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT as many as possible on arrival day announced arrival in Long Beach, reported. Crew reported Seafarers and reminded all crewmembers to ad- Calif, on May 16. Secretary advised LOGs received and thanked LOG iiere to company policy while ashore. crew of policy conceming plastic staff for enjoyable reading. Chairman He thanked galley gang for coopera­ waste disposal. Educational director reminded members to clean room for tion in sorting wet and dry garbage reminded crewmembers to consider upgrading facilities at Lundeberg School to raise pay and quality for ships. Treasurer reported movies pur­ chased with ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported new washing machine installed and thanked galley gang for job well done. Galley Gang Keeps Up Shipboard Morale ' r •.'t. Crewmembers aboard the Charleston are in the capable hands of the ship's steward department. They are (from the left) Chief Steward Revels Poovey, GSU Johnis Christian, Third Cook Roderick Coleman, BR Jason Collins and Chief Cook Lawrence Winfield. PAUL BUCK(Ocean Shipholding), May 9—Chairman J.Cochran, Secretary D. Wuerth, Educational Director Karl Friebel, Deck Delegate Robert Schindler, Engine Delegate Albert Hadley. Chairman reported washer and dryer need repairs or replacement. Secretary reported elections for educational director and chairman need to take place due to those officers temporari­ ly signing off to take care of family emergencies. Treasurer reported $325 in ship's fund to be kept by cap­ tain during shipyard period. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quest^ patrolman at ship payoff in shipyard. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Deck Delegate Wayne Casey, En­ gine Delegate D, Dobbins, Steward Delegate F. Aral. Treasurer reported $254.44 in ship's fund and $87 in crew's fund, out of which' came $20 for new VCR remote. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reported new couch for crew lounge received and reminded crewmembers to keep crew lounge and laundry doors closed. Crew requested vegetable oil be used in deep fryer, instead of shor­ tening or lard, for health reasons. Next port Long Beach, Calif. Delegate Hernando Bansuelo, En­ gine Delegate Gary Mitchell, Steward Delegate Allan Sim. Chair­ man announced payoff upon arrival. No beefs or disputV OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for Feeding the Crew SEA-LAND CONSUMER(SeaLand Service), May 2—Chairman William Mortier, Educational Direc­ tor Olie Webber, Deck Delegate Rus­ sell Haynes. Chairman discussed union solidarity with crewmembers. Treasurer reported $125 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested water-tight door for engineroom. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(Sea Land Service), May 16—Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director J. Shuler. Chairman announced layup of ship at end of May. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), May 2—Chairman Elex Cary, Secretmy F.M. Douroudous, Educational Director Ray Chapman, Engine Delegate W^ter Price, Engine Delegate Charles Kichak. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to clarify steward department responsibilities. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Service), May 16—Chairman Perry Greenwood, Secretary Mark Scardino. Deck Delegate Arnold Lopez, Engine Delegate Jose Ortiz, Steward Delegate R. DewitL Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed transportation problems while vessel docked in Europe. Crew asked con­ tracts department to send copies of new contracts to steward along with crew lists and SIU ship minutes forms.' Next port: Rotterdam, Nether­ lands. SEA-LAND PA TRiOT(Sea-Land Service), May 2—Chairman Shawn Evans, Vocational Director R. Hamil. Chairman reminded crew to separate trash and thanked all mem­ bers for good trip and keeping ship clean. Educational director urged members to use upgrading facilities at Piney Point for own benefit. He en­ couraged crewmembers to watch safety films and report problems to proper department head. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew thanked chief cook for job very well done and thanked GSU for keeping things clean and well stocked. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), May 16—Chairman Carrol Heick, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Educational Director James Smitko. Chairman announced ship's arrival in Oakland, Calif, on Tuesday May 18 at 0800. He informed crew company will no longer provide van to pick up crewmembers for shuttle service to ship from all ports. Chair­ man reminded crew to rewind and return movies to movie room. Treasurer reported $577 ship's movie fund and reminded crew to put re­ quests on crew wish list for next trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), May 14—Chairman R. McGongle, Secretary G. Sivley, Educa­ tional Director A. Jaramillo, Steward Delegate Leon Fountain. Chairman asked crew to please use tunnel in port and reminded crew to keep plastics separated from other garbage. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Vucational director encouraged all members to upgrade at Lunde^rg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (Sea(Ocean Shipholding), May 5—Chair­ Land Service), May 11—Chairman man J.T. Martin, Secretary CJ.Mos- Al Austin, Secretary PhiUlps Curtis, ley. Educational Director W.Parrish, Educational Director J. Halim, Deck Chief Cook Jack Hart (left) and Steward Joe Emidy prepare a tasty meal before the ITB Philadelphia's union meeting. fine food and job well done. Crew also reported great crew on vessel makes job more fun while on board. Chairman reminded crewmembers to pay dues and stay in good standing with union. He encouraged SPAD donations for good and welf^ of SIU and members. He reminded crewmem­ bers Piney Point is for members, so use it Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to send change-of-address cards. Next port Elizabeth, NJ. SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), May 16—Chairman Steve Hansford, Secretary James Swart, Educational Director James Fox, Deck Delegate Brian Johnston, Engine Delegate Martin Reedy, Steward Delegate Mohsin Abdulla. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave round of applause for fine meals prepared by galley gang. Next port: Taiwan. ULTRASEA (Sealift), May 9— Chairman M. Noble, Secretary Wil­ liam Williams, Deck Delegate Michael Jackson, Engine Delegate E. Scott, Steward Delegate Joseph " Patrick. Chairman announced pos­ sible docking in Louisiana for one-totwo-week layup. He reported TV antenna needs additional repairs. Treasurer reported $56 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported reading Seafarers LOG. Chairman reminded crewmembers everyone sleeps at different hours of day, so please keep noise to mini­ mum and don't slam doors. He reminded all crewmembers to work together to keep lounge clean. Next port: New Orleans. £/SA/5 C4P>1SL£(USMM1), May 2—Chairman C. Kriensky, Secretary M. Hopper, Educational Director D. Harrison, Deck Delegate Paul Pitcher, Engine Delegate Don Har­ rison, Steward Delegate Jesse HarL Chairman discussed ship policy in­ cluding noise, attire, conduct and lan­ guage . Crew thanked steward department for job well done. USNS WILKES (Bay Ship Manage­ ment), May 10—Chairman Raymond Yager, Secretary Ben Henderson, Vocational Director Clarence Brown, Deck Delegate John Robins, Engine Delegate Michael Rueter, Steward Delegate Donald Mann. Chairman reported smooth sailing and stated he was especially pleased with deck gang. Secretary reported crew voted to reimburse Radio Officer John Giles for videotapes. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Purser ClifTord Stephens informed crewmembers of upcoming events and answered crew questions regarding foreign articles and crew pay. Chairman reminded crew that everyone is to do part in keeping crew mess and lounge clean. Next port: Honolulu. i7 • .cAVilifrnirii �SEAFARERS LOG 23 •;• ... •• r-- ;,-*rV'., Busy making reservations for the mid-afternoon riverboat cruise is Kristen Guiotta. Smiling, Kini Johnson takes care of group sales and reservations. The new shop steward of housekeep­ ing, Chris Corethers (right), and Deck­ hand Rich Schaus become fast friends aboard the Alton Belle II. New Boat Sails from AHon Landing Continued from page 6 Harold Stanton takes out the trash after the evening cruise down the Mississippi. He has worked in housekeeping since the original Alton Belle began operations in 1991. Day shop steward for the wait staff is Lataua Applegate. SIU members praised the level of cohesiveness and solidarity among workers that they say make each day at theA/ronfie//e//enjoyable. Kara Twichell, guest services representative, proclaimed, "Ijust love it. I used to work in the company office and I like it so much better here. I love the hours and the great people that I work with." Sandy Leuty, also with guest services, has been >vith the Alton Belle and the SlU since the beginning. She added, "I like the union and the great representation that we get. The union makes a difference." "Everything is better working for the union," said Michele Kasten, a evening shift cocktail waitress who used to work on the Riverwalk in St. Louis. Cashier Elmer Valladares stated he enjoys interacting with customers while working as a cashier in the upstairs buffet of the landing. "I like my job. It's good knowing I have a union here for me," Valladares noted, who has been a member of the SIU for nine months. "Without the SIU, I probably wouldn't have a job. They have helped me out a lot," said cocktail waitress Anne Oglesby, who has been with the company and the union for two years. The riverboat cruise takes 90 minutes as the vessel sails six miles up the Mississippi River along the Illinois shoreline and then returns to Alton. Patrons are permitted aboard 30 minutes before sailing and may stay aboard an additional 30 minutes after docking, The Alton Belle II is fitted with 650 slot machines, including video poker and video keno, 29 blackjack tables, four craps tables, two roulette wheels and one Big Six wheel. The original Alton Belle, which was designed to look like an oldfashioned Mississippi paddlewheel riverboat, was taken out of service when the Alton //arrived in town. Company officials said they are attempting to sell it. A new member of the housekeeping department, Isaac Williams, cleans the glass doors of the Landing before the evening cruise begins. Carey Lindsay sells Belle memorabilia in the gift shop located in the Landing. I' y (>• Bartender Mary Bayhylle works the day shift in the Sports Lounge located in the Landing. Housekeeping members (left to right) Patrick Taylor, Robin Allen and Tim Gore work together to keep the Alton Belle Hand Land/ny clean. Captain John Mosele and Relief Captain Jerry Wendle (far right) navigate the riverboat down thle Mississippi. /A- •H Alton Landing galley member Sheila Pennell prepares chicken stir-fry for the upstairs buffet. -r -f- Piasa House workers prepare for a busy day at the Alton Landing. They are (left to right) Evey Smith, Mike Foster and Anna Crimmins. Serving drinks in the afternoon aboard the Landing is cocktail waitress Vicki Kirkpatrick. �JULY 1993 24 SBAFARERSLOG ws Inquiring Seafarer ^ j' T" • .-•s' Kevin Bleau, Question: What was your first ship, Deckhand—My and what do you remember about it? first ship was the (Asked of SIU members on ships in H. Lee White dsrA Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pa.) we sailed from David Hubbard, Marquette, Mich, Gateman—My to Ashtabula, first ship was in Ohio. I remember 1969, the Henit was so cold but nipen and it sailed it was a great idea from Stoneport, to join the Seafarers. My first trip we Mich, to Alpena, got stuck under the Mackinaw Bridge Mich, and into for two days in heavy ice. It was pretty Detroit. This was weird, but I loved it. My brother is a my first job and I Seafarer too and is upgrading to AB at wore dress pants and a white shirt, Piney Point. which turned out to be all wrong! Some Dave Cameron, of the old-timers will still remember this. I had no idea what a gateman was. QMED—My first I thought it was someone who stood on ship was the Har­ deck and opened gates for people com­ ris N. Snyder in 1968. It was a ing aboard. I found out in a big hurry coal burner and though! I love the SIU and my only carried about a regret is not beginning earlier. third of the cargo Joe Scbmanski, we now carry. Deckhand—My We sailed from first ship was the Toledo, Ohio to Marquette, Mich, to Columbia from Chicago and everywhere. It was my Detroit and then I first experience on the Great Lakes and sailed as a deck­ I liked the people. Everyone was a big hand on the Boblo happy family. Island boats. I David Gapske, like sailing. Deck Utility—My first ship was the William Roesch. I Douglas P. Rumremember think­ ball, Oiler—My ing there were too first job was as a many clamps, OS on the Boblo twice as many as Island boats, then American Steam­ I went on to be a ship. The crews wiper on the are great and I was ready to stay on the Richard Reiss. I joined the SIU be­ Lakes. cause I was Eugene Repko, around Seafarers all of my life. My Deckhand—My father and grandfather owned a tug com­ first ship was the pany out of Erie, Pa. and they would George F. Rand travel the lake areas. My grandfather on October 20, sailed on the Mary Chapman Scott and 1959 out of my father sailed with Great Lakes Tug. Toledo, Ohio. It is scrap now. The James Corbran, ships are more Watchman—My modem now but first ship was the I've been in 33 years and have no hurts. E.P. Smith ' operated by Rick Springs, American Steam­ Conveyormanship out of Buf­ My first ship was falo, N.Y. I voted the C.L Austin the SIU in on the from Duluth, Lakes in 1960. Minn, to Buffalo, We voted 22 ships into the SIU and that N.Y. On my first is how I got into the SIU. I've been sail­ trip we went into ing for 33 years and with this company Superior, Mich, 22 years. I've upgraded at Piney Point sightseeing. and I recommend other guys go and There was always soihething fiin, but it upgrade. I had a good time down in was hard work. Piney Point, Md. The Best Part of Summer Is Yet to Come—at Piney Point .'• ^'• • One of the benefits of membership in the SIU is being able to take advantage of the facilities at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the complex embodying the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. We are not just speaking here about the educational opportunities available at the school; rather, the relying sidejof life-staking a much deserved vacation. Seafarers and their families may stay at the Lundeberg School for up to two weeks this summer, enjoying the school's comfortable acommodations, use of recreational activities (fishing, boating, tennis, swimming, exercise room) and three meals a day. And the school's ideal location means an easy drive to many areas of historical impor­ tance in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. The daily cost per member is $40.40. For a spouse or a child, the cost is $9.45 per d^y. Space is still available, so call now to make reservations. The number is (301) 994-0010. Know Your Rights PAYMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. The con monies are to be paid to anyone in any stitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific official capacity in ^e SIU unless an officii 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 audit 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 r^-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 anc 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 Inlanc 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. trustees. All trust fund financial records EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are are available at the headquarters of the guaranteed equal rights in employment various trust funds. and as members of the 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 believe 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 economic 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. Seafarers Appeds Board. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political can­ CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU didates for elective office. All contribu­ contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ tions are voluntary. No contribution may ditions under which an SIU member works be solicited or received because of force, and lives 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 filing for overtime of membership in the union or of employ­ (OT) on the 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 mem­ that an SIU patrolman or other union official ber should notify the Seafarers Interna­ fails 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 agenL 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 has been denied the con­ firmed 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. J y / /• '..yv �JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 25 Filial Departures DEEP SEA FELIPE BUMANGLAG Pensioner Felipe Bumanglag, 82, passed away April 25. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francis­ co, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Division (AGLIWD). Brother Bumanglag retired in August 1973. GIN LUN CHAN Pensioner Gin Lun Chan, 67, died May 13. A native of China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Chan began receiving his pension in September 1990. ALBERT COLES Pensioner Albert Coles, 70, passed away May 10. Bom in Remo, Va., he joined the SlUin 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Coles sailed as a bosun. He retired in November 1983. MICHAEL COLUCCI Pensioner Michael Colucci, 66, died May 5. A native of Brook­ lyn, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Colucci sailed in the deck department. He also served as a patrolman in New York. He began receiving his pension in November 1975. JOSEPH CZERWINSKI Pensioner Joseph Czerwinski, 77, passed away April 15. Bom in Tomn, Poland, he joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed as a fireman, oiler, watertender. Brother Czer­ winski retired in January 1982. RAMON ENCARNACION Pensioner Ramon Encamacion, 81, died May 11. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a charter member of the union, joining in 1938 in the port of New York. Brother Encamacion sailed in the engine department, where he taught members how to oil Liberty sWps. He began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1971. TOMMY GONZALES Pensioner Tommy Gon­ zales, 87, passed away May 2. A na­ tive of Magsinga Llocos Sur, in the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother Gon­ zales sailed as a chief cook. He retired in May 1992. CHILTON HALL Pensioner Chilton Hall, 69, died May 4. Bom in Alabama, he joined the SlU in 1967 in the port of New York. j^-i^'iwiii»-:4^ ... Brother Hall sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy,from 1941 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1954. He retired in August 1991. PEDROJIMENEZ Pensioner Pedro Jimenez, 91, passed away April 11. A Puerto Rico native, he joined the union in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Jimenez sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in October 1968. ANDERSON JOHNES Anderson Johnes, 81, died May 5. Bom in Mis­ souri, he joined the SlU in 1940 in the port of Tampa, Ra. Brother Joh­ nes sailed as a bosun. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. WILLIAM JONES Pensioner William Jones, 89, passed away April 5. A North Carolina native, he joined the Vlarine Cooks and Stewards in 1923 in the port of Sari FranciscOj before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He retired in April 1966. MIKKONUOTIO Pensioner Mikko Nuotio, 67, passed away April 24. Bom in Finland, he joined the SlU in 1968 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Nuotio sailed in the deck department. He upgraded frequently at Piney Point. Brother Nuotio served in the Fin­ nish Army from 1943 to 1945. He retired in January 1992. CHARLES O'DONNELL Pensioner Charles O'Donnell, 76, died May 10. A native of Ireland, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother O'Donnell sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in October 1977. JOSEPH PASINOSKY Pensioner Joseph Pasinosky, 77, passed away May 14. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Pasinosky sailed as a bosun. He retired in December 1965. SOLON PATERAS Pensioner Solon Pateras, 88, died May 1. A native of Cypras, he joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Pateras sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in 1970. Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Sanchez received a union personal safety citation in 1960 for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Frances. He retired in September 1979. MIKOLOJ STRAWINSKI Pensioner Mikoloj Strawinski, 72, died May 17. A native of Russia, he joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Strawinski sailed in the engine department. He served in the Polish merchant marine from 1939 to 1945. He began receiving his pension in March 1986. WILLIAM TERRELL Pensioner William TerreU,69, passed away May 2. Bom in West Vir­ ginia, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Terrell retired in March 1989. Ra. He sailed as a fireman, oiler, watertender. Brother Wallace upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Air Force fitrm 1951 to 1953. BRUNO WOTURSKI Pensioner Bmno Woturski, 80, passed away May 3. A native of Delaware, he joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Woturski sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1977. ORIGE WRIGHT Pensioner Orige Wright, 69, died Sep­ tember 11, 1992.: Bom in Houston, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1942 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wright retired in 1974. • -f ,v. LARRY YOUNG Pensioner Larry Young, 74, passed away May 12. A China native, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department Brother Young began receiving his pen­ sion in July 1986. JESSE THRASHER Pensioner Jesse Thrasher, 68, INLAND died May 8. JOHN CUFF Bom in Pensioner John Cuff, 71, died Springfield, May 9. He joined the union in Ohio, he 1961 in his native Philadelphia. joined the Boatman Cuff sailed as a captain. Seafarers in JAN He served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 in the port of San Francis­ RACHEL 1943 to 1945. Boatman Cuff co. Brother Thrasher completed Pensioner Jan retired in July 1978. the steward recertification course Rachel, 69, at the Lundeberg School in 1981. SIEGFRIED GIBBS MARKPITTMAN died May 7. He served in the U.S. Navy from Pensioner Pensioner Bom in 1942 to 1962. Brother Thrasher Siegfried Mark RttPoland, he began receiving his pension in Gibbs, 59, joined the man, 83, September 1989. passed away passed away union in May 20. April 8. Bom FERNANDO VARGAS 1969 in the port of San Francis­ Bom in in Atlanta, he Pensioner F^ando Vargas, 87, co. Brother Rachel last sailed as North originally a QMED aboard the Sea-Land passed away April 23. A Puerto Carolina, he was a mem­ Patriot. He began receiving his Rico native, he joined the union as joined the ber of the pension in April 1989. a charter member in 1939 in the Marine Cooks and Stewards, port of New York. Brother Vargas union in 1961 in the port of ALEXANDEI before that union merged with Philadelphia. Boatman Gibbs sailed in the engine department LAZORISAK the AGLIWD. He sailed as a sailed in the engine department. He retired in January 1967. He began receiving his pension cook/baker. Brother Pittman in November 1988. STEVE VENUS retired in October 1979. Pensioner Alexander Steve Venus, 43, died April 16. PHILIP SALOWSKY Lazorisak, Bom in New York, he graduated DEMETRIOS GRIVAS Pensioner Pensioner 77, passed from the Lundeberg School in Demetrios Philip away April 1969. Brother Venus upgraded Grivas, 86, Salowsky, 28. A Penn­ frequently at the Lundeberg died May 17. 75, died , sylvania na­ School. He sailed in the deck A native of March 27. A department. tive, he joined the Seafarers in Greece, he Masssachu1960 in the port of New York. setts native, STEPHEN WHITE joined the Brother Lazorisak upgraded at he joined the union in Stephen the Lundeberg School frequently, union in 1956 in the le served in the U.S. Army from White, 45, x)rt of New York. Boatman 969 in the port of Boston. 1941 to 1945. He retired in 1982. died January jrivas sailed in the engine deBrother Salowsky sailed as a 13. Bom in ELDRIDGE chief cook. He served in the U.S. jartment. He retired in May 1970. Tacoma, MONETTE Army from 1939 to 1948. He Wash., he DENNIS HOOPER )egan receiving his pension in Pensioner joined the 'ensioner Dennis Hooper, 72, Vlarch 1983. Eldridge union in passed away May 26. Bom in Monette, 77, 1989 in the JUANSANCHEZ Centucky, he joined the union in died May 25. )ort of San Francisco. Brother 972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Pensioner He joined the Vhite sailed in the steward Joatman Hooper .sailed as a Juan Marine department. chief engineer on Allied Towing Sanchez, 77, Cooks and vessels. He was a veteran of the EMMORY WALLACE passed away Stewards in 1955 in his native 1 J.S. Navy, having served during April 4. Bom immory Wallace, 60, passed Louisiana, before that union iVorld War 11, the Rorean Con­ in Puerto merged with the AGLIWD. away May 12. A native of Geor­ flict and the Vietnam War. Boat­ Rico, he Jrother Monette began receiving gia, he joined the Seafarers in man Hooper began receiving his joined the 968 in the pdrt of Jacksonville, lis pepsion in Febmary 1979. pension in May 1986. •J • • •^7 -.•'I: "T • '-i - i • f • •>... f • r- ^ •• • �^••,;i^;Slu-;C::-j£5i-;^^^ .' - ; 2ff ^•*»v lV.>Vw JULYim SBAFAmRSLOe •is ^ i^ \ AM Trainee Lifeboat Class 511—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 511 are (from left, kneeling) Robert Bush, Kenneth Stathos, Brian Surhigh, Terry Vicknair, Brian Rotchford, Dupress George, Daren Nash, (second row) Ray Gayton, Bradley Williams, Edgar Valley, Alfredo Arana Jr., Jason Connors, Jeremie Riehm, Martin Krins III, John Parker, Rodney Aucoin Jr. and Casey Taylor (instructor). sSSSSSSSS^SiSl^ Louie Payne, John H. Reber III, Dexter Moore, Mike Croxton, (second Albert Graul, Kevin Hill, Richard Feague, Foster Watts, Hugh Wheatley, (fourth row) Jeffrey Swain, row) Bubba Jarvis, Robert L. O'Neal, Thomas Horton, Berry Meekins, Richard Robinson and Edward Flynn. (third row) James Busby, Thomas R. Douglas Jr., Thomas B. Claussen, (fourth row) Richard B. Naigle and Richard Morris. Oil Spill Containment—Graduating from the oil spill containment course on May 27 are (from left, kneeling) Richard Butrim Sr., Gregory Carroll, Alton Hickman, Daniel Hoskins, Brandon Shannon, Joseph Perry, (second row) George Keblis, John Kissanis, Denial Butler, Kroeger lobst, Allan Rogers, Charles Donley, Gerard LaPorte, (third row) John Thompson, Gary Koshland, Keith Reiners, Brian Gelaude, Daniel Johnston, John Miller, (fourth row) Tom Zemianck, Jim Jones, Alfred Herrmann and Jeffrey Stuart. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on May 21 are (from left, kneeling) Caiiton Richardson, Mike Laham, Dennis Goodwin, (second row) Jim Brown (instructor). Warren Blankenship, Don Filoni, Walter Taulman and Aldo Bijazic.' Refrigeration Systems—Upgrading members of the engine department completing the refrigeration systems course are (from left, front row) Brantley Twiford, Steven Hoskins, Eric Morrison, Michael Hall, Mark Dumas, (second row) James Scanlon, Laurence Croes, Patrick Keenan, Paul Burkhard, Daniel Taggart Mark Glinka and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the May 4 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeing) Atxlul Hasan, Casey Taylor (instructor), Richard Hollis, (second row) KhamisMageed,Comell Charleston, KathyShaner, Ronald Drew and Donald Dilley. r. r > Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the May 13 class of upgraders. They are (from left, first row) Pamala Hagler, Maria Vera, Atxlo Ashaiiki, Aguilo Llorente, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Glenn Baker Jr., William Powell and Daniel Tag^it �- - ,r-; mri993 SEAFMBISLOG LUNDEBERG SCHOOL 1993 UPGMOIHG COURSE SCHEOULE The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between August and December 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the m^time industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Deck Upgrading Courses September 13 October 22 November 8 December 17 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Able Seaman Shiphandiiing August 23 September 27 November 8 September 3 October 8 November 19 Radar Observer - Unlindted August 16 September 20 November 1 August20 September 24 November 5 Completion Date Novembers Sleward Upgrading Courses Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward AU open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) EnghteUpgrading Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course September 27 November 5 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. September 24 August 16 Pumproom Maint & Operations December 17 November 8 September 24 August 30 Basic Electronics September 13 October 22 hiarine ElectricalMalnt^nance^n Refirig;eration Maiht & Opera^ns September 13 October 22 , i. < November 22 December 17 Marine Electronics Technician I September 27 November 5 Third Mate , August 30 December10 Marine Electronics Technician H November 8 December 17 Hydraulics August 2 September 13 August 27 Octobers Diesel Engine Technology August 9 November 22 September 3 December 17 Welding October 25 November 19 Crane Maintenance Novembers December 17 Course Check-In Date Completion Date Oil Spill Prevention and Containment I August 2 November 8 August 6 November 12 Lifeboatman August 16 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 6 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting September 7 November 2 September 17 November 12 Sealift Operadons & IVfointenanee August 30 October 25 September 24 November 19 UPGRAOHIGAPPLKAmM ' Name. (Last) Address. (Qty) wn/- Check-In Date October 4 Course Bosun Recertification Celestial Navigation Safety Spedaltg Course f;s''J--vj;.-- RecertUlcaUon Programs Completion Date Check'In Date Ciwurse Date of Birth _ (Finrt) (Street) (Stale) Deep Sea Member CH Month/Day/Year (Middle) .Telephone _L Lakes Member Q ) (Area Code) (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member O Date available for training Primary language spoken ; • ^ i, 1992Education Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Date Date Course High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended Adult Basic Education (ABE) (contact admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) College Program Schedule fdr 1993 FULL 8-week sessions July 19 September 10 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the cours(e(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE " vV^. I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed GNO GNO •No • • • • • • D D DECK AB/SealiA 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel Towboat Operator Inland CU^lestial Navigation Simulator Course ENGINE GNO —^—— ^ —— ^—_ -a-' . • T llif •| -S' DATE SIGNATURE. G FOWT G QMED—Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive biectronics) Systems (Marine Electronics) G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Enginecr/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systents G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G STEWARD Assistant C^ook Utility Cook and Baker ChiefCook (Tiief Steward Towboat Inland Cook G G G G ' G G G G G • ;i ' 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 Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will be paid In accordance with the scfaeduilns letter only If yon present original receipts and sncccssftdly plete the conrse. If yon have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Ptaiey PolnL RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATTON TO: lamdeberg Upending Center, P.O. Box 75, Plney Point, MD 2IM74. ^ 7/93 •r •;y' Pacific D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # Book # Seniority Department • U S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from : to. Last grade of school completed • Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?___ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:GYes 27 .- >• �SEAEUCEItS July 1993 Volume 55, Number 7 SEAFARERS: Have you upgraded your skills this year? Page 27 car­ ries a list of courses offered by the Lundeberg School through December. Before the year has come and gone, why not upgrade your skills and enjoy the benefits of higher pay next year when you sail in a higher rating? TOTE'S Northern Lights Begins New Life as a Centaineiship "i^r--. The SlU-crewed Northern Lights hcgwi its new life June 3 following a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Tacoma, Wash. Seafarers shipping on the retrofitted vessel, as it made its trek from an Alabama shipyard to Washington state where TOTE is headquartered, expressed their satisfaction with the ship and their fellow crewmembers. The Totem Ocean Trailer Ex­ press (TOTE) vessel will sail on a regular container run between the northwest Washington port and Anchorage, Alaska. The rollon/roll-off ship had been part of the Ready Reserve Force before TOTE had the vessel refurbished and ex­ panded in a Mobile, Ala. shipyard. While in the shipyard, the Northern Lights underwent a complete overhaul. Originally built in 1974, the vessel was cut apart and a section was added to lengthen the ship to 744 feet long and 92 feet wide. The gross Formerly a Ready Reserve Force vessel, the Northem Lights was purchased by TOTE, refurbished and expanded and now will sail on a tonage was increased from regular container run between Tacoma, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. It Is operated by SlU-contracted InterOcean Management. 14,770 to 17,527. Seafarers told Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter they were looking forward to sailing the Northern Lights from the yard to its new home on the West Coast. Bosun Ray Waiters backed up those words when he told Carter, 'It's great to be aboard this ship and take her to Washington for her first voyage to Alaska. It should be cooler than the heat and humidity here in Mobile." Captain Michael J. Kucharski told Carter when he was servicing the vessel, "SIU crews are the best I've ever worked with and I am excited about this new crew." Steward/Baker Kenneth Whitfield also had praise for his Crewmembers gather In the galley between shifts. Pictured (left to galley gang before the ship set right) are QMED Demyron Walker, Chief EngineerKeith Jordan, DEU sail from Mobile on May 15. ^ During the dedication Galley gang members take a break after preparing lunch to pose for a photo. They are (front row) Steward/Baker Kenneth Whitfield, SA ceremonies in Tacoma, SIU President Michael Sacco told the Pat Carter, (standing) SA Chris Green and Chief Cook Gnoc Allen. local dignitaries, company repre­ sentatives and union ofEcials in attendance the Seafarers were proud to work with TOTE to get the vessel back into service. "We in theSIU know TOTE as the kind of company where the union and management can work together to get the job done," Sacco noted. "From die point of view of the big picture. Totem Ocean Trailer Express is doing exactly what must be done to build the American merchant marine, and that is to acquire new tonnage—more ships—and to operate these vessels under the Heading out on deck to begin the Enjoying fresh baked apple pie Is DEUs Gabriel Williams (left) and ABs Jeff Saxon (left) and Jeff Cedl Edwards attend union meeting. Englehart wait for lunch. next shift Is Bosun Ray Waiters. SA Jerry Watklns. good old Stars and Stripes." Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating April Joy Briney. Missing since August 26, 1992, when she was 16 years old, April Joy Briney left Monticello. Ark. with an adult male and is considered an en­ dangered runaway. At the time of her disappearance the blonde-haired, April Joy Briney 'A , , • blue-eyed girl was 5 feet 10 in­ ches tall and weighed 160 pounds. (She may since have dyed her hair black.) Anyone having information on the disappearance of April Joy Briney should contact the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing Persons SIU President Michael Sacco (left) joins other union, company and city Unit of the Drew County (Ark.) officials at the NorthemUgfitd dedication ceremony In Tacoma, Wash, on Sheriff's Office at (501) 367- June 3. AMD Vice President Robert McKay Is third from left, while TOTE 6211. CEO Robert McMillan holds tfie ribbon on tfie rigfrt. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 1990-1993 STANDARD PACT EXTENDED FOR 62 DAYS TRAINEES RESCUE STRANDED SWIMMERS HOUSE BACKS SCAB-BAN BILL; SENATE NEXT 10 SIU CO.’S BID TO RUN 68 RRF SHIPS AVONDALE GOES UNION IN 1,804 VOTE SEA-LAND, APL SEEKS OK TO REFLAG 20 U.S. SHIPS GIANT GRAIN INTERESTS STEP UP ATTACKS ON CARGO PREFERENCE BILL ADVANCED BY PANEL PROHIBITS FOREIGN SHIPS IN 1-DAY CRUISE MARKET HOUSE PANEL EXPOSES GREED OF INT’L COMMODITY TRADERS RUNAWAY REGISTRIES SERVE AS CONDUITS FOR ALIEN SMUGGLING GOLDEN VENTURE’S GROUNDING SPOTLIGHTS RUNAWAYS’ ROLE RECENT CASES OF RUNAWAY SHIPS USE IN HUMAN SMUGGLING OPERATIONS CREW PROUD OF SLEEK NEW 220-FOOT ALTON BELLE II QUEEN MARY REOPENS WITH FANFARE BTU TAX DEFEATED IN THE SENATE AS CONGRESS WORKS ON BUDGET JOBS FOR DRUGS-ANOTHER MAJOR FLAW IN NAFTA IUOE PRESIDENT HANLEY DECLARES PROPOSED BILL CATERS TO GREED FLOODING HAMPERS NAVIGATION ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER CROWLEY TUG SAMSON PLIES DELAWARE RIVER GULF AND ATLANTIC HARBOR BOATMENT RATIFY NEW CONTRACTS WITH CRESCENT, MCALLISTER SEAFARERS WHO ARE ALSO FISHERMAN SHOULD CONTACT SIU HEADQUARTERS TRANSCOM’S CHIEF INSPECTS UNION’S PAUL HALL CENTER UIW ASST. VP HUBER SUCCUMBS TO CANCER TUG OGLETHORPE’S FAST ACTION SAVES ALL HANDS AND WINGS G&H BOATMEN AIM FOR OPERATORS’ LICENSES IMC TANKER PROVIDES WIPER VOGT WITH CHANCE TO SEE THE WORLD OSAKA-A REST STOP FOR ARIES CREW NE PORT CALLS ARE TIME TO TALK UNION CHILDREN BEFRIEND CHIEF COOK DYER AS MV PATRIOT UNLOADS IN ODESSA SEAFARERS PULL TOGETHER TO BRING THAYER OUT FOR A NEW SAILING SEASON NON-STOP ACTION KEEPS CROWLEY MEMBERS BUSY IN SAN JUAN SUGAR ISLANDER CREW DELIVERS SUPPLIES AND FRIENDSHIP TO LITHUANIAN CHILDREN AVONDALE YARD WORKERS VOTE FOR REPRESENTATION BY UNIONS TOTE’S NORTHERN LIGHTS BEGINS NEW LIFE AS A CONTAINERSHIP 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 07/01/1993 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. 7 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log