http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/c6236e8929d6504bb90c6f813b740458.PDF 51e61cab176aad11797f4a3ddfa1297a PDF Text Text STANDARD FREIGHTSHlP/> between •s'l,'; ,. '_/y--i, ••'.,' Ray McKay, who passed away August 9, is shown speaking at the dedication of the Paul Hail Center for Maritime Training and Education in 1991. Atlantic, - The SlU has negotiated a new three-year standard contract with the shipowners group, the American Maritime Association, that will be presented for approval to SlU members this month • Paged '-^i.-^.^-;.,'-.'-.:; •:•^'•• r-' pi. Ray McKay, AMO Head, Dies at 68 'M. 1993 STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT bclwecii WON Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO and Contracted Companies Raymond T. McKay, president of AMO-Dlstrict 2 MEBA, who guided his organization to a position of strength in the U.S. maritime industry, passed away August 9. A forward-looking trade unionist, McKay had a long and close working relationship with the SlU going back more than 40 years. ' l3' .- • •• • .. • . . •. ; ..-r - \ • Paged /• '.i: Hefr >'irv^ •J," • / -p- v • • -. �2 S2AFARERSL0G SEPTEMBER 1993 President's Report Senate Panel Told That Re-Hagging Will Cost Nation Mere Than Dollars Our 'Economic and Strategic Future' ' tf. YA-..V-. • '•'• V •!,..?« li;^' .'.V A Senate subcommittee heard testimony from maritime labor Representing more than 80 trade unions made up of more and shipping representatives as than 14 million members, the AFL-CIO serves as the voice of well as a fellow senator that im working people in the United States. The mediate attention from the Clin AFL-CIO has long held that a strong, viable ton administration is needed to U.S.-fleet is a good thing for America's keep the U.S. flag flying on coneconomic and security interests and as such tainerships belonging to Seais a good thing for American workers. Land and American President So when the AFL-CIO Executive Council met last month in Chicago, it issued a state Lines (APL)., The Senate Merchant Marine ment on the subject of the future of U.S. Subcommittee called the August shipping that did not mince words. "The 5 hearing after the two SlU-conU.S. government appears to be on the verge tracted companies filed applica Michael Sacco of dismantling what remains of the tions during the summer with the American merchant marine," opened the From left, listening to testimony during the hearing are Sens. Trent Maritime Administration statement adopted by the full council, Lott (R-Mlss.) and John Breaux (D-La.). (MarAd) to transfer 20 vessels "Maritime policy is in chaos," the statement charged. (13 from Sea-Land and- seven The AFL-(CIO statement, adopted unanimously by the coun- from APL) to a foreign-flag The uniort president continued commercial fleet and only hope cil which is made up of 33 international union presidents and registry. The two companies had by saying such a re-flagging that ships will somehow appear in the AFL-CIO's president and secretary-treasurer, urged Con been threatening to make such a move could not be viewed as just a national emergency," Breaux gress and the Clinton administration to choose a course "that move since early 1992 unless a a private business decision. "It is added. will not only preserve but rebuild a strong maritime industry national maritime policy was The senator acknowledged the very much the business of the that is so essential to the nation's economic and strategic fu enacted. administration's attempts to public, and bad business at that." ture." Appearing as the first witness. reduce the national debt. "While Joining Sacco at the witness Moreover AFL-CIO support for the American merchant I appreciate Senator Barbara Mikulski (Dthe fiscal restraints table were Timothy Brown, presi marine casts a different light on the issue. The labor federation Md.) began the attacks on the dent of the International Or we are operating under, the cost speaks for working Americans, no matter their occupation— American companies' registering ganization of Masters, Mates and of saving this vital industry is teachers, construction workers, actors and actresses, health care their vessels offshore. "I am ap Pilots; Gordon Ward, president of negligible. The cost of not saving employees, workers in manufacturing and mining, among palled at the idea of our leading District No. 1 PCD Marine En it, on the other hand, is tremen others. When the AFL-CIO says America must have a mer shipping companies re-flagging gineers Beneficial Association; dous," Breaux said. chant fleet, it is speaking for millions of Americans who have under a foreign flag," Mikulsia When industry officials were and Jerome Joseph, executive no direct connection with the maritime industry. But those told the panel. "I am, frankly, ap asked by the subcommittee why vice president of the American Americans do have a stake in an America that is not dependent prehensive at the idea that the they were seeking to re-flag their Maritime Officers, District 2for her strategic interests on uncertain allies. Those Americms next time our country is called to ships, John Snow, chairman and MEBA. do have a stake in an America that has a U.S.-flag presence in war, we will be dependent upon chief executive officer of Seainternational shipping trades, thereby ensuring the nation's Merchant Fleet Needed some other country's goodwill to Land's parent company CSX, economic security. In opening the hearing. carry our troops and our weapons respond^ "We have no incen The AFL-CIO recognizes the essentiality of a U.S.-flag fleet Senator John Breaux (D-La.), die to the nation's interests. It is high time those entrusted with the to the conflict." subcommittee chairman, noted tive under the current system to 'Wake-Up Cair nation's public policy do the same. Insofar as the Seafarers is that "every flag officer that I have invest in the U.S.-flag fleet. We The senator stated she wanted spoken to over the past 20 years don't want to re-flag, but we have concerned, we will be doing everything within our power to "to send a wake-up call to the has acknowledged the impor no option with our responsibility make sure that policy-makers at all levels recognize that the president, the secretary of tance of the U.S.-flag commercial to shareholders to take the actions world's largest trading nation is only an independent superdefense and the secretary of fleet to our security. And I con we are proposing." >ower as long as the Stars and Stripes is firmly planted on the transportation. I do not believe we tinue to hear that from the people lighseas. American Crews 'Better' can afford to let this vital industry responsible for fighting the wars. Breaux asked Snow what as sail off into the sunset." "It's the 'white collared policy surance Americans will have that The Loss of Ray McKay She called on the administra gurus' that don't think we need a foreign crews will sail into war We in the SIU are going to miss Ray McKay, a man with tion to offer a plan that would zones with supplies for the U.S. whom Seafarers enjoyed an intimate trade union relationship ensure a U.S.-flag reserve fleet armed forces. for decades. Brother McKay's death last month is a severe or military purposes, provide dif"The only honest answer is blow for everyone who cares about the American merchant erential payments for U.S.-flag there is no absolute assurance," marine—seamen and shipowners alike. He was a man who shipping companies to compen Snow said. never gave up on the U.S. merchant marine. His union's for sate for milita^ reserve functions The subcommittee chairman ward looking training program is testimony to his determina and protect the jobs of thousands then asked if American merchant tion to keep the U.S. flag on the high seas. of American merchant mariners. mariners "are better than those He was a man who never accepted defeat. He always "Everyone is talking about Representing the Clinton ad you will use from foreign planned for tomorrow. Brother McKay was a wonderful guy to reinventing government and I ministration tiefore the subcom countries." be fighting alongside of. think it might be time to reinvent mittee Is Joan YIm, the acting It will be a long time—if ever—that we see his likes come the merchant marine," Mikulski maritime administrator. Continued on pt^e 8 our way again. But we can be comforted by the satisfaction of told the panel. "We need to be having known and worked with him—that he was one of ours. able to have the flexibility to be He leaves a solid legacy and great memories for those of us able to respond around the world, who had the advantage of comradeship with him. We will al even if it's for peacekeeping, for ways respect his memory. delivery of humanitarian help and any number of other things." MSC Head Inspects Union's Training Facility Costs to Country Mount She was joined in opposition to the re-flagging effort by SIU President Michael Sacco. He pointed out the cost to the country if the 20 ships are re-flagged. "The result will be hundreds of jobs that will be lost, a major reduction in our nation's strategic sealift capability, a reduced Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) praises the U.S. merchant marine's American presence in ports efforts In recent military conflicts. around the world, a loss of tax revenues and a worsening of our September 1993 foreign trade deficit," Sacco told Volume 55. Number 9 the subcommittee. "Maritime assets are more The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published than just a collection of ships. monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, They are also people—highly Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) skilled people, adept at the spe cialized nature of their craft, who 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing by virtue of their citizenship and offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the professional conunitment offer Seafarers LOG. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. unquestioned loyalty to their 20746. F F 6 country. "Certainly the military views Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes Vice Admiral Michael Kalleres, head of the Military Seallft Com its crewmembers as an integral sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate mand, meets an englneroom upgrader during his visit to the Paul Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As component of itsoverall strength. Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education on July 23. sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, BiU Kalleres also toured the union's manpower facility andshipfiandling So too should ship operators," Brower. simulator, as well as talked with Seafarers during his visit. Sacco stated. fii �'WB' ;'^^ V.. SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFARERSLOG 3 3-Year Standard Pact Announced Gains in WageSy Out-Patient Care; Pensions Uncapped •Mm A new three-year standard tions which was brought about by by boarding union officials to health care coverage and other payments are based on the freightship and tanker contract the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 SIU members on ships calling at benefits available to Seafarers Department of Labor Bureau of embodying beneficial gains in (CPA '90). The new contract U.S. ports. and their families. Labor Statistics Consumer Price wages, pensions and medical calls for an extensive training cur All the recommendations from Index (CPI) which tracks infla Extended Negotiations benefits as well as certain work riculum for Seafarers who sail on tion in the American economy. While the previous standard these venues were compiled and rule changes has been negotiated tankers. The COLA payment goes into crafted into a bargaining position by the Seafarers International In addition to changes brought labor agreement with the for the union as negotiations effect if the CPI rises above 5 Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and about by regulatory concerns, the American Maritime Association began last spring. percent by a full percentage point. Inland Waters District. union and the company addressed for both tankers and freightships Fractions betvyeen 5 and 6 percent Wage increases: 3-4-4 The agreement, reached last shipboard work procedures in an expired June 15,1993, the terms can be carried to the next year. of that contract were extended The pact raises base wages 3 The cost of living adjustment month with deep sea operators in effort to build in flexibility while the management group known as maintaining strict safety prac through the middle of August by percent effective July 1, 1993. A measured by full percentage agreement of both negotiating 4 percent increase begins on July the American Maritime Associa tices. points will be added to the base parties. The contract talks, which 1, 1994 and another 4 percent tion, calls for a cumulative base wage, premium overtime and offThe work rule changes in the wage increase of 11 percent over new contract increase the ver began in the spring, thus extended raise kicks in on July 1,1995. The watch penalty rates. 1993 raise is retroactive to July 1 the next three years and extends satility and skills of Seafarers and into the summer. Criteria for Registering out-patient medical benefits to encourage shipowners to have Increased Pensions which allows Seafarers who have In conjunction with the new sailed on vessels covered by the the dependents of Seafarers. routine maintenance take place Possible standard agreement to apply for contract, the union's shipping The new contract allows the while the vessel is under navigation See page 4 the wage increase back to that rules have been amended to ^ow board of trustees of the Seafarers or in operation at a port instead of a Seafarer to register for shipping Pension Plan to lift the $1,000 per having it done in a shipyard. In preparing for the negotia date. at any union hall without present The penalty on-watch rate will month maximum limit, paving tions, the union carefully ing a drug test certificate or a ben Membership Contract Vote the way for higher pensions for reviewed the contract reconunen- go up 3 percent in the first year of The entire contract package dations made by Seafarers in the contract, effective July 1, zene-test certificate. This will Seafarers who retire in the future and who meet the eligibility re will be presented to Seafarers for minutes of shipboard union meet 1993. All other Overtime and allow a Seafarer to register approval during union meetings ings, in minutes of monthly mem penalty rates will remain the same without having to wait out the quirements of the program. period of time between taking the Under the pact—which covers held on Tuesday, September 7, bership meetings at the varioiis for the life of the contract. tests and obtaining the results and the period of June 16, 1993 to 1993. On this day, the pact will be halls, in communications to the Vacation time remains at cur June 15, 1996—the manning presented at the regularly contracts department and in ses rent levels, but Seafarers will see clearances. However, the Seafarer will be levels currently in force are scheduled headquarters meeting sions with Seafarers attending higher vacation pay as it is in responsible for having proof that at Piney Point, Md. which begins retained. classes to upgrade their skills at dexed to base wages which are Negotiators for the union and at 10:30 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. on the the Lundeberg School. upped under the new agreement. he or she has passed the drug same day, special meetings on the the companies also addressed is Included in the pact is a cost- screening and benzene testing at The union also culled the sug sues that have come up as a result contract will be concurrently held gestions raised in a series of con of-living-adjustment (COLA) the time the job is called and the Seafarer throws in for the work. of the sweeping regulatory at every union hall. ferences held in 1991 sponsored provision for the second and third The pact will also be presented by the Seafarers Plans on the years of the agreement. COLA regime governing tanker opera Continued on page 6 /I..;' . •if ft . Meditml Coverage Extended Per Dependents of Seafarers The spouses and children of Seafarers who are employed by shipping companies that are signators to the SIU's standard con tract are eligible for a wide range of out-patient benefits as a result of the new three-year pact negotiated by the union. During this round of contract deliberations, the union was determined to secure out-patient coverage for dependents because the membership had sent a strong and clear message of interest in this benefit through communica tions to SIU headquarters and Under the New Medical V^fcii?baJ:vy'A•, •;. .-;•. t ^v''4-^V.*'r.-'^ •' The benefit of having dependent out-patient care covered for a large part by the Seafarers Welfare piem can be seen in tire following examples: Bosun Joe Smith's wife, Sally, feels sick and has a fever, chest pains and a rash. She oes to the doctor. The doctor examines her, orders a chest x-ray, a Blood test and other lab work Including a culture of the affected area of skin. The doctor gives Sally a prescription, tells her he will call her and to make an appointment In two weeks to ensure she is completely recovered. In two Weeks, Sally jreturhe to the doctor, he examines her and pronounces her reooveiWd. Here is a breakdown of what would have been covered by the Seafarers Wei^e Plan prior to this contract and what Is paid now. ^rvice Cost Covered BySWP in Past Covered BySWP Now* 1st doctor visit $65.00 $0 $52.00 X-ray $25.00 $0 $20.00 Blood test, iab work $50.00 $0 $40.00 Prescription $10.00 $0 $0.00 2nd doctor visit $65.00 $0 $52.00 * The Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover out-patient dependent medical care at a level of 80 percent of reasonmsle and customary costs which are determined by the general price for the service. The out-patient dependent benefits are subject to a once-a-year $50 deductible per individual. In this case, if this had been Sally's first claim submitted to the Seafarers Welfare Plan in the year, $50 would have been deducted from the amount listed in this column. recommendations at the Seafarers Plans conferences on benefits. Negotiated through the stand ard agreement is an increased contribution on the part of the contracted companies which are signators to the pact to the Sparer plans. As a result of these additional monies, the board of trustees of the Seafarers medical plan, known as the Seafarers Welfare Plan, has voted to put in place a series of out-patient benefits for dependents of Seafarers, subject to all the rules and regulations Chief Cook Diane Brown has a ten-ydar old son. Bill. Bill falls out of a tree and appears to have injured his arm. Diane rushes him to the emergency room where he sees a doctor, has x-rays taken of his arm and is treated for a broken arm. Diane is told to take Bill to their family physician in a month. As Bill's arm is on the mend, he visits the family doctor three times. In two of those visits the doctor orders x-rays. In the third session at the doctor's office, six months after the initial injury, the physician says Bill's arm is fully repaired and he no longer needs to be checked for it. Here is a breakdown of what would have been covered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan prior to this contract and what is paid now. Covered Cost Covered Service BySWP BySWP In Past Now* ER doctor** $100 $100 which govern the program. 'M: m Hospitalization Covered Until this contract, only Seafarers themselves were eligible for out-patient health care services under the benefits provided by the Seafarers Wel fare Plan. While dependents of Seafarers have always enjoyed 100 percent of reasonable and customary coverage by the Seafarers medical plan for emer gency room and hospital room and board, doctors' office visits and diagnostic services provided on an out-patient basis were not covered by the plan. Dating from June 16,1993, the effective date of the new labor agreement, dependents of Seafarers can receive medical care on an out-patient basis and the Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover a large share of the cost. ii'r • ".'.iV • M ./'SS. •• fi •: ' $100 80 Percent Covered Under the terms of the plan, 80 ER tests** $100 $100 $100 percent of the reasonable and cus tomary charges for out-patient $0 1st Dr. visit $50 $40 health care services to dependents of Seafarers will be paid by the 1st Dr. X-rays $100 $0 $80 ' plan subject to a $50 per year deductible for each dependent. 2nd Dr. visit $50 $40 $0 Among the out-patient ser $56 2nd Dr. X-rays $70 $0 vices now covered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan for de 3rd Dr. visit $ 50 $0 $ 40 pendents of Seafarers are doctors' The Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover out-patient dependent office visits, diagnostic tests con medical care at a level of 80 percent of reasonable and customary ducted on an out-patient basis, ined by costs which are determined b\ the general price for the service. The out-patient dependent benefits are subject to a once-a-year $50 pre-natal care and follow-up care deductible per individual. In this case, if this had been Diane's first for a wife of a Seafarer, pediatric claim for Bill, $50 would have been deducted from the amount listed care and routine check-ups of in this column. ••Emergency Room Continued on page 4 •-V-' •;v- • •I ''t • �4 SEPTBUBBt /A99 SBVAREIISLOe Monthly Pension Payment Cap Lifted Active Seafarers who retire after June 16, 1993 may be eligible to receive pensions higher than $1,000 per month as a result of the new standard con tract reached with the SIU's con tracted deep sea operators. In the past, the monthly pen sion was capped at $1,000 per month. The lifting of the maximum ceiling is made possible through higher contributions brought about in the new pact to the Seafarers Plans on the part of its contracted operators. In turn, the board of trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan is able to amend the program to allow eligible Seafarers to earn more retirement income. In determining if the pension plan can take on increased out lays, the Seafarers Pension Plan utilizes the services of an outside actuary, a trained professional who specializes in calculating the funds needed today in order to meet the future obligations of the retirement program. The services of an actuary were employed in calculating the Under the Uncapped Pension Service-Time Formuia The lifting of the $1,000 maximum monthly payment will allow qualifying Seafarers who retired after June 16, 1993 to receive a higher norma/ pension. Here are some examples of what the change in the pension plan benefit means: John Rodriguez is an FOWT who is retiring at the age of 65. He has credit for 8,840 days of service. As a seaman who has reached the age of 65 with 5,475 days of seatime, John is eligible for the basic pension of $600 per month. But because the plan allows for $15 more a month for every 120 days after the 5,475 service time has been met, John is eligible for a larger pension. Also because the plan allows a day-and-a-quarter-day credit for every day of seatime after the first 3,000 days have been met, John is credited with 8,840 days although in actuality he sailed less days than this number indicates. With his 8,840 days of service, John can now receive $1,020 per month. Here are some additional examples of what an eligible Seafarer can earn as a monthly pension using the sen/ice time formula before and after the new pact took the cap off the pension's monthly payment: uncapping of the pension in order to ensure that Seafarers currently on pension and those who will take retirement benefits in the fu ture will be protected from having a plan that cannot meet its obligations. The removal of the cap on the monthly pension does not change any of the procedures for apply ing for the retirement pay. Addi tionally, eligibility requirements, and the rules and regulations governing the plan remain the same. A Seafarer applying for retire ment benefits will calculate his or her pension using one of the two formulas allowed by the plan — a wage-based determination or the computation of service time. The Seafarers Pension Plan will help in the figuring of what an eligible Seafarer can receive under either formula. The amount the Seafarer will be awarded is the one that is higher. For those Seafarers retiring after June 16, 1993 and who qualify for a higher than $1,000 a month pension, the joint and sur vivors annuity benefit will also be higher than what it would have been prior to the lifting of the cap. (The joint and survivors annuity is an option available to a retiring Seafarer who wishes to have his spouse continue receiving his pension benefits after he dies.) Seafarers planning to retire in the near future are advised to con tact the Seafarers Pension Plan for assistance in calculating potential retirement income. Re quests can be made through any union hall or by contacting the Seafarers Pension Plan at 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Under the Uncapped Pension Wage-Based Formula Bob Lin is a 59-year old QMED. He has 8,760 days of service and in the last ten years of shipping, Bob's average of the highest base wages he earned in any five years in a row comes to $30,000. To determine his wage-based pension. Bob divides his 8,760 days of seatime by 365 and calculates that he has 24 years of service. He then multiplies 24 by 2 to find his percentage credit, which comes to 48 percent. He then takes his average base earnings of $30,000 and multiplies it by 48 percent to find his yearly benefit. It comes to $14,400. By dividing this by 12, Bob arrives at his monthly benefit of $1,200 per month. Under the new system Bob is eligible to receive the $1,200, whereas prior to this contract 'his monthly retirement pay would have been capped at $1,000 per month. Here are some additional examples of what an eligible Seafarer can earn as a monthly pension using the wage-related formula before and after the new pact took the cap off the pension's monthly payment: Allowable Monthly Average Base Percentage Average Base Days of Monthly Benefit Earnings Earnings Credit Service/ Benefit Now Multiplied by Years of Prior to Percentage Service This For Yearly Contract Benefit 5,475 15 years 15x2 = 30 % $35,000 $35,000 X 30% = $10,500 $875.00 $875.00 Actual Days of Seatime Credited Days* Before This After Contract June 16 7,300 20 years 20x2 = 40 % $28,000 $28,000x40% = $11,200 $ 933.33 $933.33 4,980 5,460 6,324 7,668 8,052 8,532 9,012 9,492 5,475 6,075 7,155 8,835 9,315 9,915 10.515 11,115 $600 $675 $810 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 8,030 22 years 22x2 = 44% $32,000 $32,000 x 44% = $14,080 $1,000.00 $1,173.33 8,760 24 years 24x2 = 48 % • $39,000 $39,000 X 48% = $18,720 $1,000.00 $1,560 8,760 24 years 24 X 2 = 48% $20,000 $20,000 X 48% = $9,600 $ 800.00 $800 9,125 25 years 25x2 = 50% $30,000 $30,000 X 50% = $15,000 $1,000.00 $1,250 t $600 $675 $810 $1,020 $1,080 $1,155 $1,230 $1,305 *The plan allows credit for 1.25 days of service for every one day of actual seatime after 3,000 days if it took place after June 16,1984. Medical Coverage Extended to Seafarers' Dependents Continued frontpage 3 babies of Seafarers, physicals and vaccinations at any doctor's of fice. The new out-patient benefit plan does not extend to prescrip tion drugs. A Visit to the Doctor When a spouse or a child of Seafarer visits a physician's of fice for a health-care related ser vice, the Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover 80 percent of the cost, subject to the annual $50 per year per family member deductible. The deductible is applied the first time a claim is filed for each in dividual family member in any given year and will continue to be applied until totaling $50 in any given year. For purposes of coverage under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, a doctor's office visit can be for any of the following purposes—a check-up, a treatment for an ill ness, the seeking of a diagnosis, care for an injury, minor surgical procedures, among others. Doctors often are. not sole practitioners, but work from a health care complex such as a clinic or a health maintenance or ganization (HMO) or a preferred provider projgram (PPG). The Seafarers medical plan will recognize a doctor's visit at any of these kinds of establishments as covered by the plan. The SIU and the Seafarers Welfare Plan encourage Seafarers and their families to use the designated PPOs of the Seafarers medical program. However, Seafarers and their de pendents may seek medical ser vice from their own doctors and health care institutions. The Seafarers Welfare Plan has chosen a PPG in each city where an SIU hall is located. These PPGs are first class hospi tals and clinics which have be come familiair with Seafarers, their families and the peculiarities of the maritime industry. Thus these PPGs are well-equipped to meet the health care needs of Seafarers and their families. (For the name of the PPG in his or her area, a Seafarer can call the local union hall.) Diagnostic Tests Gften, a physician examining a patient will seek the assistance of test results in making a diag nosis. A doctor has a wide variety of tests he or she can order. Many of these tests can be done outside of a hospital facility on an out-patient basis. For ex ample a doctor's office might take a blood sample and have a laboratory review it or a doctor associated with a PPG may ask that the tests be done at an on-site laboratory. Also covered under the new out-patient benefit program for dependents of Seafarers are diag nostic tests. Among these are xrays, sonograms, mammograms, blood tests, cultures, MRIs and scans. Pre-Natal/Well Baby Care The Seafarers Welfare Plan has traditionally paid the first $300 of health care costs as sociated with a spouse's mater nity in full and thereafter picked up 80 percent of the maternity-re lated reasonable and customary expenses. The medical plan also has covered hospitalization costs associated with the newborn's delivery. Now, the plan will also cover the kind of health care associated with the nine months of pregnan cy and the costs of regular check ups for the infant. The pre-birth health care needs of the mother and unborn child require regular doctor visits and periodic tests. The plan will cover 80 percent of the reasonable and customary costs of pre-natal care for a spouse of a Seafarer (subj^t to the $50 de ductible). Following the infant's birth, the Seafarers Welfare Plan will jiay for 80 percent of the reasonable and customary costs of the baby' s follow-up care (sub ject to the $50 deductible). Peri odic doctor's visits for check-ups ensure the baby is healthy during the critical stages of early growth. Under the new benefits. Seafarer family members can have their annual physicals con ducted at the location of their choice. When the physicals are done outside of a designated SIU clinic, the Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover 80 percent of the cost, subject to the $50 per year, per person deductible. Seafarer can first submit his or her claim to his or her medical plaii. Gnce the spouse's health in surance plan has processed the claim, it can be submitted to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In turn, the Seafarers medical plan may then pay the remaining portion of the bill which has not been covered by the spouse's health care plan, or it may provide credit towards the $50 deductible up to the maximum allowed by the plan's rules and regulations. If a child of a Seafarer and a spouse with his or her own medi cal coverage is the patient, the health care plan to which the Vaccination/Immunization claim should first be submitted is The fees associated with im the one of the parent who has the munization and vaccination ser earliest birthday in the year. vices and supplies for all dependents of Seafarers will also National Health Care be picked up in part by the The new standard pact recog Seafarers Welfare Plan. Eighty nizes the need for a national percent of the reasonable and cus health care policy to make access tomary costs of these services and to medical services fair in this supplies will be provided by the nation and to bring soaring costs Seafarers medical plan, subject to under control. A provision in the the $50 annual deductible per contract states that in the event of family member. a national health care system being enacted by Congress and If Spouse Has Other Plan signed into law by the president, In the case of a household with the union and its contracted two income earners, the spouse of operators will work to ensure that a Seafarer is likely to have health Seafarers and their families con care coverage of his or his own. If tinue to receive the high level of this is the case, the spouse of the benefits they currently enjoy. �*>*•" 1993 SEAFMEiaiM 5 AMD President Raymond McKay Dies mm'i -.» <<5 . • ' ll'u . R I' • -Cj* " •; AYMCM)T.MCKAY, was loaded with ammunition. forces with MEBA Local 101 kngitiie president of During the war, he acquirer Under the terms of the merger the American his engineer's license. His first agreement, the BME retained its Maritime Officers voyage as an engineer was cut offshore contracts and had juris (AMO) District 2 short when a German submarine diction for the Great Lakes. of the Marine Engineers Benefi- torpedoed his vessel, the SS With the merger effected, cial Association (MEBA) Fairfield City, off the coast of McKay became an officer of passed away in a Miami hospital Florida. National MEBA. He continuec on August 9 due to heart failure. to serve as an officer of National Rises Up the Ranks He was 68 years old. McKay MEBA until his death. After the war, McKay joined had served since 1957 as the As an officer of National the Brotherhood of Marine En MEBA, McKay worked with president of the union. In his tenure as head of the gineers (BME), a licensed en the leadership of the other dis union, McKay dedicated his ef gineer union initiated by two tricts of the union in advancing forts to building a premier union Seafarers International Union the interests of the American of American seagoing officers. officers—Harry Lundeberg and merchant marine and working SIU President Michael Paul Hall. BME became an af for government policies tha Sacco, speaking at a memorial filiate of the Seafarers Interna provided for a strong U.S.-flag service for McKay remembered tional Union of North America fleet. the AMO president as a fighter, (SIUNA) in 1949. Hall and Lun National MEBA President deberg considered the BME a Gordon M. Ward, in a com a builder and a friend. "He was a fighter for what he vital alternative to a marine en munication to the officers, believed, who could be counted gineer union with pockets of members and staff of McKay's oh no matter how difficult or communist domination. union upon the latter's death, McKay's first position with noted that National MEBA "has daring the cause happened to be," Sacco said at McKay's the BME was as a patrolman. He lost a strong leader and a good funeral mass. "Ray was a then worked for the BME's friend." builder, a contributor who al newly-established benefit Dij3trlct2MEBA ways did more than his fair plans. In 1957, McKay was elected In 1960, in a reorganiza|tiid!i share to help make maritime a president of the BME and be of MEBA, the former BM^nd better industiy for his member came a vice president of the MEBA Local 101 forces be ship. Above all, Ray was a true, came District 2 MEBA with From his position as head of the AMO-District 2 MEBA, Ray McKay true friend—that rarest of com- SIUNA. The BME ranks grew McKay as its head. District 2, as worked for a vital U.S.-flag shipping industry. modities in this uncertain adding members from off it came to be known, successful world." Succeeding McKay as presi shore vessels as well as har ly organized Great Lakes and and known for its profes tween the needs of his member dent of AMO is Michael R. bor crafts on the Atlantic, seagoing officers. With the escalation of the sionalism and advanced training ship and the health of the in McKay, his son, who had been Pacific and Gulf coasts. Shortly after the 1957 merger Vietnam conflict in the mid- equipment, including its dustry. serving as the union's secretaryOne of those who sat across of the AFL and the CIO, the two 1960s, District 2 and the SIU Simulation Training and Re treasurer. search (STAR) Centerfrom McKay at the negotiating labor federations in the United met the need for increased man regarded as the world's most table was Gene Rose, president Sailed In WWII States, Hall—then president of power in the sealift surge by The native New Yorker the SIUNA—and McKay creating a joint training program advanced ship simulator sys of Bay Tankers whose ships sail began his seafaring career prior entered in behalf of BME into to assist seamen in preparing for tem. (See article on page 14.) with AMO members. As District 2's training pro "This is a tragic loss to the to World War H as an un merger discussions with the U.S. Coast Guard exams for gram has expanded, it has of industry, especially at this very licensed mariner in the en- Marine Engineers Beneficial various licensed and unlicensed fered many Seafarers an critical juncture," Rose said. gineroom. Hours before the Association (MEBA), noting shipboard positions. opportunity to move up the "Ray knew the bottom line, and That program proved to be Japanese surprise attack at Pearl that MEBA was free of any hawsepipe, earning marine the bottom line is jobs. the beginning of District 2's Harbor on December 7, 1941, communist sectors. through the school's "It's also a personal loss, be the vessel on which McKay was In 1959, the BME merged training and upgrading pro licenses program. cause I respected Ray, admired serving sailed out of the port. It into National MEBA, joining gram, now located in Dania, Fla. him and enjoyed him as a per Continued Growth son. District 2 has continued to A Trusted Trade Unionist grow. In 1992, District 2 MEBA McKay also committed his changed its name to American Maritime Officers-District 2 energies to supporting other MEBA, representing the in workers in their trade union creased membership growth in struggles and to building federa the union within dl areas of tions of maritime unions. In 1990, he chartered the shipboard operations. Greater South Florida Maritime The union, in the past 20 years, has been able to secure Trades Council. As president of new jobs for its members aboard this organization, he was able to commercial and military work with and commit resour ces to help fellow trade chartered vessels. As president of the union, unionists in the area. The coun McKay gained the respect of cil was very active in assisting management as a tough but trade unionists who had lost AMO has its roots in the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, chartered as an affiliate of the SIUNA in 1949. responsible negotiator who In this 1959 photo, Ray McKay is swom into office for a second consecutive time. From the left are Gordon struck the necessary balance be Continued on page 14 Spencer, McKay, John Regan and W. Gammill while E. Goldsmith administers the oath. ' " • -Av- \ rfA" • i;-A •. •;'-y "0- ''' : -rtl;. r': / / Throughout his career as a rnaritime trade unionist, Ray McKay was Involved in virtually marine labor. Also participating are SIU President Paul Hall (second from left), ILA every ^ue of concern to waterfront workers. In this 20-year-old photo, McKay (second Pr^esident Teddy Gleason (third from left) and Herb Brand (left), who worked closely rom right) joins a meeting to discuss a,maritime-related issue with representatives of with Hall. m ... ^ V ;-. .... ..... ... "'ir �'-'-y ,.v. 6 ; •w-.-w -- r .•4'- -f - •;-fi SEAFARERS LOG SEFTEMBER 1993 recognizes the work of the John whether in the deck, engine, or Hopkins Center for Occupational steward department—is as safe Environmental Health. Tlie pres a working environment as possible. The hours, wages and working tigious medical center was con conditions set out in the standard tracted by a Seafarers Welfare Plan specially constituted steer freightship and tanker agreement ing committee made up of union apply to Seafarers sailing on ships and company representatives to operated by companies who To ensure compliance with the freightship agreement. conduct a detailed study of the belong to the American Maritime Continued from page 3 In light of increasingly strict essential functions that make up Association. CPA '90, the work schedule of An in-depth training program day workers in the deck and en security requirements of shipboard work. for all crewmembers who ship on gine departments may be shipyards and port terminals and Application of Pact The center's team of tankers will be put into effect at modi fled or changed. (Not all SlU-contracted com the consequent liability issues, physicians and professionals in the union's Lundeberg School of The general rules of the con the agreement says that a Seafarer the field of occupational panies are signators to the stand Seamanship at the Paul Hall Cen tract have been amended to in will no longer be used for medicine conducted a year-long ard contract and Seafarers are ter for Maritime Training and clude under customary duties the gangway watch when the vessel advised to consult with the union study in which they interviewed Education in Piney Point, Md. maintenance of vessel equipment is in these locations and that the Seafarers in person and via ques hall on the labor agreements as and machinery. Although this has company can hire an outside tionnaires and observed first sociated with any shipboard job.) Extensive Training The primary company parties A joint committee made up of generally been among the duties security guard in the place of the hand shipboard work. After to the standard freightship agree compiling the data, the team union representatives. Seafarers, of Seafarers, it was put in writing gangway watchstander. ment are Sea-Land Service, Inc.; The new pact adds Columbia, determined the essential func shipowners and specialists in in this contract to secure this work Waterman; and Puerto Rico tanker regulations will develop for unlicensed crewmembers in Venezuela and Central American tions of work in each of the three Marine - Management, Inc. Sig countries to the list of voyages shipboard departments—deck, the curriculum over the coming the future. natory companies to the tanker which require six months of con engine and steward. year. Once in place, all Seafarers contract include Maritime Over Work Rule Changes shipboard work who wish to ship on tankers must Descriptions of the work rule tinuous onboard seas and OMl. Safety Program on the part of a seaman in order to take the course. changes put into effect by the new A separate labor agreement is In recognition of the It is projected that the tanker pact follow. These provisions en qualify for transportation expen dangerous nature of shipboard in effect on American President course will be instituted next courage the np-keep of a ship ses. work and the need for constant Lines and Matson Navigation Other minor modifications year. The union will advise all while it is in operation, thus vigilance in safeguarding life and vessels. This contract is have been made in the area of members through union meetings eliminating the need for limb, the union, the Lundeberg negotiated by the SlU's Pacific and the Seafarers LOG of the shipowner to commit a vessel to work rules and will be available School, the Seafarers Welfare District Unions—made up of the to Seafarers at the membership dates the course will be offered a shipyard for this function. Plan and the contracted com Sailors' Union of the Pacific for meetings held on the contract at and the time period by which each Maintenance work in certain panies will work together to the deck department; the Marine Seafarer sailing on a tanker must areas of the house will be per the union halls and on the ships. develop a shipboard safety program. 'iremen' s Union representing en have evidencfe of having com formed at straight time when per It will be the goal of the pro gine department seamen; and the Tanker Tour of Duty pleted the Lundeberg School formed between the hours of 8:0( Rated positions above entry gram to reduce the incidence of SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and tanker course. a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday level will now ship on a tanker for onboard injuries to Seafarers and nland Waters District for through Friday. Chipping, a 16-month period in allotments to ensure that their workplace— steward department Seafarers. Second-Hand Smoke In an effort to make a safer sougeeing, scaling, priming and of four-months-on-two-monthsshipboard environment by not brush painting all quarters, pas off. After this period, the job goes subjecting non-smokers to sageways adjacent to all quarters, back to the rotary shipping system. second-hand cigarette smoke, dining areas, lounges, laundries, Base wages increase 3 percent this year retroac smoking will only be allowed in the galley, pantries and ship's of Emergencies and Permanents The permanent ratings may tive to July 1,4 percent in 1994 and another 4 per designated areas. The crew fices will be compensated at cent in 1995 now request an emergency relief lounge ^d crew dining areas will straight time. Seafarers serving as for 30 days without forfeiting be smoke-free areas. Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover 80 percent of If the wheelhouse is a desig helmsmen while a vessel is un their position. the cost of out-patient health care services for de The transportation expenses nated smoking area, the derway under automatic steerage pendents of Seafarers — including doctors visits, diagnostic tests, pre-natal care, well-baby care, helmsman or quartermaster will can now perform routine main incurred with leaving and return to the vessel will be the ing vaccinations and immunizations, subject to a $50 tenance on the bridge, bridge be permitted to smoke except responsibility of the Seafarer with annual deductible per individual covered wings and flying bridge. In order while maneuvering. to ensure a safe working environ the permanent rating. The Monthly pension cap of $1,000 has been removed, Day Workers ment, such work cannot be done Seafarer taking the relief position opening the door to higher pensions for Seafarers On vessels with at least one on stagings or aloft. Additionally, similarly will be responsible for retiring after June 16,1993 who meet the eligibility bosun/watchstander and five able no mate is allowed to relieve the lis or her own transportation ex requirements and who qualify under either the seamen (ABs), the bosun may be helmsman, except in an emergen penses. wage-based or service-based formulas a designated day worker and two cy. Permanent ratings have the ABs may be assigned to the job of On watch penalty rate goes up 3 percent retroac Wipers and QMEDs may now right to, one 30-day emergency tive to July 1 an AB/deck-maintenance. This assist the 'deck department with relief in a 12-month period. designation of duties is similar to docking and undocking opera Permanent ratings who leave Comprehensive tanker training courses to be es what has been in place on tankers tions. This work will be compen the vessel for medical reasons tablished at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training for the past three years. sated at straight time if performed will be allowed to return to the and Education The two ABs who become during regular working hours. same ship and position after ob converted to day workers will get Overtime pay kicks in after eight taining a fit-for-duty status as Proof of drug screening and benzene certificate to the corresponding increase in hours on any calendar day and on ong as he or she has not been off be shown at the time of shipping instead of when registering wages. In the case of a Green weekends and holidays. the vessel for more than 120days. Ticket AB this could be near $200 Day worker QMEDs can now Shipboard safety program will be developed Federal Regulations a month in base pay; for a Blue chip, paint and sougee for up to The contract has been Ticket AB the additional money three hours per day during normal Vacation time remains at current levels, but could reach $350 per month base working hours. This change amended to reflect changes Seafarers will realize greater vacation pay be paybrings the tanker pact in sync with brought about by regulations is cause it is indexed to increased base wages sued by the U.S. Coast Guard on drug testing and the law enacted Cost-of-living-ad]ustment provision for second and by Congress last year known as third years of the agreement the Americans with Disabilities Act Seafarers can vote on the entire contract package at SlU The term "disabled" has been Provision in the new contract states that in the meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 7,1993. event that a national health care plan is enacted, removed from the contract. The the union and its contracted operators will work to The agreement will be presented at the regularly no-discrimination language of the ensure that Seafarers and their families continue scheduled headquarters meeting at Piney Point, Md., pact now states that shipboard receiving the high level of benefits they currently which begins at 10:30 a.m. employees cannot be dis enjoy At 1 p.m. that same day, special meetings on the contract criminated against on the basis of physical or mental disabilities. It will be concurrently held at every SlU hall. Permanent ratjngs may request 30-day also states that all Seafarers will emergency relief without forfeiting position The pact also will be presented by boarding union officials be qualified to perform their shipto SlU members on ships calling at U.S. ports. Protection from second-hand smoke loard duties. In this regard, the new pact 3-Year Pact Reached, Retroactive to June 16 Contract Highlights Contract Vote on Sept 7 . ' A �: --'V- •."; '•*• r - •• • • • •: .'r ;-..^ ^ . ^ --.i'm- ••: -ij.-", • • • >•>;:- y -- SEPTEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Inland Shipping Resumes en the Mississippi River Barges Md riverboats are sail ing the upper Mississippi River after two months of layup created hy record-breaking floods along the river and its tributaries. The high waters affected riverhome operations in nine midwestern states. News reports have estimated the loss to barge com)anies at between $3 and $4 milion a day. The opening of the Mississippi followed towboat test mns con ducted by the U.S. Coast Guard. As a result of the test tows, the Mississippi River reopened in mid-August with some restric tions from Minneapolis to Cairo, lU. During the worst of the flood ing, most of the navigable rivers Alton Belle deck department members rinse off the mud left behind in the midwest north of Cairo by the flood waters. The bridge leading to the Belle has since been were closed and thousands of bar taken down, and normal operations of the riverboat have resumed. ges were tied up riding out the smaller loads being allowed on usual routes on the Mississippi flood. Both the Missouri River and the Missiouri and Illinois rivers. River. Normal operations for the SlU-contracted company would the Illinois River opened later in have 16 or 17 tugs .§ailing. The Tugboats Underway August for slow, restricted traffic company plans to get more boats Seafarers are sailing on 14 Oronly. The maximum tow size was underway as river conditions gulf boats that have resumed their 15 barges on the Mississippi, with warrant. Steamboats Shift Routes The, SlU-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Company con tinued operations on the lower Mississippi River and other tributaries despite flooding on the upper sections of the river. The company adjusted the itineraries of the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen so that the steamboats could keep sailing down the rivers. The St. Louis to St. Paul, Minn, cruises on the upper Mississippi were rerouted to the Ohio or other heartland Happy to be back aboard the Orgulf tug Omegaare Cook Betty Adams rivers. The Mississippi Queen was and Lead Deckhand David Rice. diverted to the Tennessee River valley, sailing from Chattanooga, Tenn. on the Tennessee River to Memphis, Tenn. on the lower Mississippi. With a Memphis to Cincinnati departure in late August, the steamboat began series of Ohio River cruises. The Delta Queen also cruisec through Tennessee with the main ports being Chattanooga and Nashville on the Cumberland River. The company announced that the Delta Queen still plans to dock in St. Louis in late Septem ber. "The only thing that Will keep us from being docked on the St. Louis riverfront on September 20 is if the river is still so high that we can't get our steamboat stacks under the bridges," a company spokesperson stated. Deckhand James Tomczak and Cook Betty Gibson report to work aboard the Jim Ludwig when the Orgulf tug resumed regular opera tions on the Mississippi River. Riverboat Resumes Cruises The Alton Belle Riverboat Casino has resumed its regular cruise schedule up the Mississipissippi River. During" the flood, the Belle continued operations while at dockside using a bridge to safe ly carry passengers over the flood waters to the Alton Landing. The ramp has been disassembled and operations are back to normal. While the Mississippi is still well above flood stage, the water has receded back into its banks. Seafarers who work in the deck department have been busy clean ing the Belle and the surrounding areas. There is tons of mud and sludge that we have been working to clean up for the last few weeks. It ranges from six inches to up to two feet deep. We have success fully cleaned the promenade and the ramps but there is still a lot of sludge in places like the parking lot," deck department member Lonnle Partridge told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. Partridge and other deck department members have been cleaning the Alton Belle and Landing using three-foot pumps and two-foot fire hoses. I think the smell is the worst part of our clean-up efforts. At times it is unbearable," Partridge added. With the reopening of the Mis sissippi and the area bridges. Belle business is steadily climb ing. The first weekend the river)oat resumed sailing operations there were more than 1,200 guests on board for several cruises. That is only 200 short of the vessel's 1,400-person capacity. Seafarers Return to River Boatmen Keep Sharp Watch for Changing Conditions SIU boatmen once again are moving cargo and passengers along the upper Mississippi River after the waterway and several of its tributaries were closed for nearly two months because of flooding. "Everybody is happy to be moving again," stated Captain Ralph Hawkins from the bridge of the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino in Alton, 111. Although flood waters kept the vessel tied to the Alton Land ing for weeks, the casino still was open for business with crewmembers reporting for work. The situation was not the same aboard SlU-contracted Orgulf tugboats. Summer normally is the busiest time of year for the com pany. As many as 17 of the Cin cinnati-based company's 21 boats would be sailing on the in land waterways. At the height of the flooding, Orgulf had tied up Captain Ralph Hawkins of the Alton Belle overlooks a calmer 15 of its vessels. Mississippi River after the floods. 'Good To Be Back' "It's good to be back," noted passed Dubuque, Iowa. "I had Deckhand Greg Camel, who never witness^ anything like this returned to work aboard the Pieter before." The deckhand stated the crew Fanchi in mid-August. The McComb, Miss, resident of the tug, which was pushing a experienced the river just as the full load of 15 barges, had dif flooding began in late spring ficulty guiding the vessel through which he compared to seeing it the locks because of the rising waters and increasing currents. return to its banks in August. One attempt took three tries with "We could see pieces of hous die full crew called out to help ing and campsites floating past," Camel recalled of the spring catch lines on the stem and head, voyage aboard the tug when it he said. Since returning. Camel described the river as calmer, but still treacherous because of the swift current. The Fanchi was northbound for Minnesota when Camel talked with theSeafarers LOG. "We still have to stop at night because of the conditions," he said. "No one is sure where shallow spots may occur because of silt and top soil that has been washed into the river." Deckhand Adam Shacknai reported similar conditions aboard Orgulf s Ed Renshaw. Crew Taking Precautions "We are using tree lines and houses to see how high the river went," the Memphis resident noted. He added the crew is taking precautions, but the "river ap pears to be clean, but muddy." Neither Camel nor Shacknai reported seeing any major debris left in the upper Mississippi. Downriver in Alton, Hawkins resumed piloting the Alton Belle on its six-mile cruises in late August. "There is a little driftwood left in the river and the current is swifL but we're able to sail safe ly," he said. Hawkins explained thecurrent normally passes through Alton at one-half mile-per-hour. Present ly, he estimate the flow at be tween six and six-and-a-half miles-per-hour. The only thing he saw con gesting the river was "the barges and tows backed up to go through the locks." The riverboat is ap proximately one mile north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. Deck Gang Praised As noted earlier, the riverboat remained open for business all through the flooding. Hawkins said the crew of the Alton Belle did "a great job" of the making sure the vessel stayed in sailing condition. "The deck crew would pull driftwood from our temporary bridge (which connected the Alton Belle Landing to dry ground) on the average of six to eight hours each day," Hawkins recalled. "At times, full sized trees would be among the debris. "They would use a john boat and rope to pull everything away. It was somewhat dangerous work, but they took every precau tion and we never had any problems. All of us are proud of them." Regarding the riverboat itself, the captain said the current was not strong enough to allow the debris to damage the vessel. Some of it would jam under the Alton Belle, but the crew would take the boat out without pas sengers and let the debris drift out. In his 20 years on the Missis sippi (18 as a towboat captain and the last two with the Alton Belle), Catching up on papenwork is Hawkins said he never had seen Deckhand Adam Shacknai. • f, —en-----.-—r— the river as wild as it was this summer. "There is no comparing this flood to any other floods I have seen on the river. The Mississippi should be a quarter-mile wide as it passes [Alton]. It was eight miles wide at the flood's height when the Mississippi and Mis souri merged." The Mississippi exceeded the Alton's 21-foot flood stage on June 7 and crested at a record 42.7 feet on August 1. •C/: -"'L.'r '•K - :{:• •ti v- �8 SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFJI8E8SL0G Document Ignites Protest Senate Passes Clinton's Delicit'Cutting Budget Foreign-Flag interests Push Their Agenda Through iiero 'Reinvent GevT Group 'fi ^ ^ • The handiwork of foreign flag interests apparently found its way into Vice President A Gore's National Performance Review (NPR) and has been claimed to be the work of one staff member assigned to the fivemonth-old White House pro gram. Ensconced in the document o the NPR, a review process estab lished by President Clinton to find ways to make govemmen agencies more efficient, are recommendations that would vir tually wipe out U.S. shipping. Entitled "Congress Should Deregulate the U.S. Maritime In dustry," the document calls for eliminating any of the existing government programs which ad vance a U.S.-flag fleet, clearing the way for control of the U.S. maritime trades by foreign inter ests. The Senate in August passed (Under current law, the top tax President Clinton's budget rate of 31 percent applies to reconciliation plan, with Vice single people who earn more President A1 Gore casting the than $53,500 and couples earn tie-breaking vote, paving the ing more than $89,150. The way for the plan to become law. new law creates a 36 percent The action followed a similarly tax rate on the $115,000 and $140,000 groups. It also creates close vote in the House. The agreement, hammered a 39.6 percent rate for either out in a House-Senate con singles or couples earning more ference, is designed to cut the than $250,000.) budget deficit by $496 billion. The average family will pay The maritime industry less than 10 cents a day in new scored two important victories taxes, all from the increase in with the budget's passing. In its the federal gas tax. original deficit-reduction pack Those earning more than age, the House had approved $200,000 (about 1.3 percent of both a 50-cent-a-gallon inland the taxpaying population) will waterways fuel tax and another account for more than 8() per tax based on the energy content cent of the new taxes. The bill of fuel, known as British ther also raises the top corporate in mal units (Btu). But the SIU, come tax rate from 34 percent along with other maritime in to 35 percent, retroactive to terests and energy users, lob January 1,1993. bied heavily against both Some low-income workers proposals, stating they would will pay less in taxes under the be unfair. The Senate removed due to an expansion of the plan, both ideas from consideration earned income tax credit. For and instead approved a 4.3example, a single parent who cent-a-gallon tax on gasoline. supports two children, is a renter and earns $19,0()0 per Wealthy to Pay Most year, will experience a federal Opponents of the budget tax decrease of almost $600 in plan have claimed that it is little 1994 compared with this year. more than a massive tax hike The plan includes many other which primarily will be changes from current law, in shouldered by middle-class cluding increased taxes on some Americans. But in fact, most people's Social Security Americans will see only a nominal change in their federal benefits, several revisions for income taxes. Only single wage people who own small busi earners making more than nesses, changes in the alternative $115,000 and couples earning minimum tax, a bigger tax break more than $140,000 will see a for people in Ae r^ estate busi jump in their income taxes. ness, and many others. Overhauling L S Maritime Policy industry is a hodgepodge of subsid regulation and taxation that makes a mockery of sensij ble industrial policy. r* CM n f «r«n uan •• hmei Mr* • iliM m Or, (Mc for supporting hodgepodge of subsidies, protectionism and regula-1 tion that are a "mockerv to sensible .industrial poUcyJ' Hollings Fights Back The document's unexplained A White House program to "reinvent govemment" known as the release to the public last month, National Policy Review adopted a report that obviously comes from touched off a storm of protest anti-U.S. merchant marine lobbyists. The work of foreign-flag shipping from the Senate, the independent advocates is apparent in a number of areas, including reports which Federal Maritime Commission surfaced in the press. (PMC) and the maritime industry. Meanwhile, the leaking of the "Whoever is responsible for it has columns of James Bovard, a free document seemed to have caused questionable motives, at the very trader associated with ultra-con servative, anti-government considerable embarrassment in east." The most striking thing about groups. the administration. the NPR document is that it The PMC, in its rebuttal of the Senator Ernest Hollings (Dmakes no effort to conceal its document, said the cited material S.C.), angered by the implica source of information, freely lift in the NPR document is "inac tions of the document, ing verbatim the work of foreigncurate and incomplete and con immediately introduced legisla flag lobbyists and proponents. tain wholly incorrect allegations tion that would create a commis The majority of the NPR and misrepresentations." sion to review maritime policy. document's citations excerpt the The independent govemment Hollings charged that if the NPR work of three vigorous opponents agency said die document "makes proposals are adopted "there of a strong American fleet of unwarranted assumptions ... and would be nothing left of the U.S. which at least two have been in presents as support for its positions maritime industry." His bill, he the employ of foreign-flag ship flimsy and ane^otal evidence of a said, would "ensure that the issue ping interests. highly selective nature." of maritime reform is given fair The NPR document borrows The PMC response said it was consideration." leavily from the work of Allen "disturbing" that an analysis of The Hollings legislation was erguson, an economist who has U.S. shipping would be done "oh swiftly cosporisored by Senators )een urging Congress to undo the basis of hasty, one-sided John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of U.S.-flag slupping since the late analysis, mischaracterizations the Senate Merchant MarineSub 1950s. and errors" and the adoption "as committee; John Kerry (DIt also quotes Rob Quartel, a absolute tmths the rejected argu Mass.); Barbara Mikulski mouthpiece for foreign-flag inter ments of the past." (D-Md.) and Charles Robb (D- ests who while serving as a com The r^ommendations of the Va.). missioner with a government NPR will be released officially on 'Absurd on Ks Face' agency, the PMC, attacked U.S. September 7, according to a SIU President Michael Sacco govemment maritime programs. spokeswoman of the vice presi called the paper "absurd on its Quartel immediately upon leav dent contacted by the Seafarers face," adding, "it so clearly bears ing the PMC went to work for a LOG. Until that time, no working the imprint of forces inimical to foreign-flag shipowner. paper of the administration pro Also citi^ by the NPR docu gram is a final proposal, she U.S. interests that it cannot be taken seriously." He said ment are statements from the said. Shipyard Workers Approve Representation Seafarers Ed Len, DEU (left), and Dave Dunklin, QMED, hold up a message for Avondale employees as they leave work. Workers at the shipyard voted this summer to go union. Cost of Re-Fiagging Would Re Severa, Panel Told Continued from page 2 "There is no doubt that there is a much, much higher probability of success of being able to be where we're needed and operat ing effectively where we need them with U.S. crews," Snow responded. Both Breaux and Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.), the subcommittee's ranking minority member, expressed their dis pleasure that neither Defense Secretary Les Aspin nor Transportation Secretary Pederico Pena appeared before the subcommittee. "We are in a SIU President Michael Sacco tells the Benate panel that re-flagging serious crisis in America's will cost America money, jobs and respect mantime mdustry and this issue // ^ y.y : / deserves the highest attention from our highest officials," Breaux said. Acting Maritime Ad ministrator Joan Yim, who repre sented the Department of Transportation at the hearing, noted MarAd was awaiting a decision from the White House regarding various options con cerning maritime revitalization made by the agency to the president's National Policy Council. (In one of his first acts after being sworn in. President Clinton created the council to review and make recommendations about various government functions and policies. The council is com ./ posed of representatives from all departments of the federal govemment.) Breaux asked Yim if Pena had made a specific recommendation to the president. She said what Clinton received was a combined effort written by several members of the council. "Please understand my frustration. No one can tell me what the [maritime revitalization] recommendation was?" he asked of Yim. "That's correct," she answered. When Breaux asked if Pena's own recommendation received any support from the council, she stated she did not know. �r..^ -.«jci<iT -•,. ^:i?.i;-..^v .;i.-. , _ ^.'' 1993 Hasan Rahman enjoyed all aspects of the steward recertlfication training. Here he presents his latest culinary specialty. :-'i SEAFARERS LOG -•. f i Mew RecerUfieil Stewanfo: l^tgiading ls tite Way to Go Reflecting on their careers and on the courses they have taken at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the 11 Seafarers who last month graduated from the SIU's steward recertification program all emphasized the importance of members continually upgrading their skills. As members who have com pleted the highest curriculum avail able to Seafarers who sail in the steward department, they spoke from experience. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "offers you a way to better your careers and your lives," Francisco Rosich stated at the graduation ceremony, which took place during last month's membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. Like most of the other new recertified stewards, Rosich, 52, has upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School. For 61-year-old Hazel Johnson, however, this was his first time at the school. "I'm glad I Anally got here," said the 32-year member of the SIU. "It was even better than I expected. The new lab is the most modern one I've ever seen, the computer training was fantastic and the instructors are great." Comprehensive Training Johnson, Rosich and their classmates received comprehensive training during the five-week course. They worked in the school's new training facility for stewards, a spacious building which features state-of-the-art galley equipment and classrooms. They earned cer tification in CPR, first aid and firefighting. Additionally, they studied and practiced communications skills and learned to use computers for setting and storing menus, requisi tions, overtime hours and more. The members also met with rep resentatives from every department of the SIU for question-and-answer sessions. For example, they spoke with officials from the union's col lective bargaining department, from its governmental affairs department, from the welfare, vaca tion, training and pension funds and Rebecca Sleeper Manion is congratulated Gregory Melvin learns the proper use of all the from the Seafarers LOG. They also by her husband, Joseph, and son, Trevor, equipment in the school's modern galley. traveled to SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. and to Capitol Hill, where they spoke with Maritime Trades Department Ex ecutive Secretary-Treasurer Frank Pecquex. Finally, they went to Baltimore to tour the SlU-crewed cable ship Global Link. "It's a great course and it definitely enhanced us," said Robert Miller, SO, who joined the union 10 years ago in Hawaii and has upgraded three times. "The in The whole course is very good," structors are exceptional and the states Raymond Garcia at the Putting in time on computers, a requirement for completion new lab is excellent." graduation ceremony. of the recertification program, is Francisco Rosich. 9 \ "We learned a lot that we will be able to use when we get back on the ships," observed 45-year-old Roger Linasan. "The computer training was excellent, as was the CPR, first aid and firefighting." Steve Crane, 35, graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee program in 1974 and has upgraded several times. "You always learn something here, even if you come in thinking you already know it all," he said. "This was a terrific course." Reach Any Goal Holding her 2-year-old son, an emotionally charged Rebecca Sleeper Manion delivered several important messages in her remarks at graduation. "My son, Trevor, was here the whole time, and it's good to know that you can do this [training] as a mom," said Manion, who graduated from Piney Point in 1984. "I remember when I was a trainee, I used to look at the [recer tified stewards and bosuns] and think, 'I'll never make it that far.' But today I'm telling you that you can reach any goal if you apply yourself." Manion, whose husband traveled from their home in Florida to attend the ceremony, is a past recipient of the SIU Scholarship. She told a reporter for the LOG that she is only a few credits short of earning an associate's degree in business administration, and she plans to finish soon. Regarding the recertification course, she said, "The instructors went that extra mile, and I liked being able to work with top-notch stewards. Also, the lab is exception al." Similarly, Robert Castillo, 45, said the lab "marks great progress. This is my fourth time at the school, and I still believe it is the best train ing facility in the world." "The whole course is very good," added Raymond Garcia, 36. "It helped refresh our minds about some things as well as teach ing us new things we can use on a ship." Undertaidng More Studies For Gregory Meivin, there was no immediate time to celebrate finishing the recertification course. That's because he stayed at the Lun deberg School an extra week in order to take the oil spill prevention and cleanup course. "I ride tankers, so it made sense for me take the oil spill course," explained Melvin, 32, who graduated from the entry program at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He said that the recertification course "went very well. People worked together and had good unity." Peter Schmitt, 40, said the course's high points included "the practical work at the lab. This is my fourth time here, and the training was even more comprehensive than I've seen in the past." Another frequent upgrader, 50year-old Hasan Rahman, said he enjoyed all aspects of the training. "I learned a lot, and the instructors were wonderful. There was a lot of dne-on-one training and good inter The 11 Seafarers successfully completing the steward recertification program pose with SIU Executive Vice President,Joe Sacco action between the class members following the graduation ceremony. They are (from left) Steve Crane, Peter Schmitt, Hazel Johnson, Robert Miller, Francisco Rosich, and the instructors." Roger Linasan, Raymond Garcia, Hasan Rahman, Gregory Melvin, Sacco, Rebecca Sleeper Manion and Robert Castillo. • " Mk ..r;W ••• ...I • •m-y. • •f- 4 v' "ij" • 'M �smBniBERma iOt^ SEMiaensLOG PPO Provides Heaitii Care Services For New Bedford Area Seafarers The Seafarers Welfare Plan very nice. They treated me Hospital; Honolulu—-Straub has designated another notec wonderfully, and service is so ef Hospital; New Orleans—Tulane medical facility as a preferrec ficient. It only took two hours to University Hospital and Medical provided organization (PPO). do everything. That sure beats al Center; New York—^Methodist In June, the SIU contractec the long nights on trains travelin Hospital and Healthmark Incor with St. Luke's Hospital in New to the Brooklyn clinic. I know porated Clinic; Baltimore^— Bedford, Mass., minutes from the Seafarers in New Hampshire Johns Hopkins University Center New Bedford union hall. The out Maine and Vermont, and this for Occupational and Environ patient clinic began operations in [clinic] will take care of all o: mental Health and Francis Scott New England,"said LeGere, who Key Hospital; Houston—St. The new preferred provider organization is St. Luke's Community late August.. The largest community hospi lives approximately 40 miles Joseph Hospital; Philadelphia— Hospital, located only minutes from the union hall in New Bedford. tal in Massachusetts, St. Luke's from New Bedford in Braintree, Methodist Hospital and screens; pulmonary function Kathleen Treadup, an adult nurse Healthmark Incorporated Clinic; has 400 beds and the third busies Mass. practitioner for the St. Luke's Wilmington — Torrance tests; cardiovascular studies, in clinic who has been a staff mem emergency room in the state. cluding stress testing and EKG; Meeting Members' Needs Memorial Hospital and Immedi "We have a very dedicatee ber at the New Bedford hospital The Seafarers Welfare Plan's ate Medical Care Center in San drug tests and much more. staff to work with the members o for 15 years. "Occupational medicine is the SIU. Our doctors are highly designation of St. Luke's Hospi Pedro, Calif. "Our hospital has the ability to something that we are all learning qualified ranging from gener^ in tal represents the coritinuet St. Luke's is a foil service see Seafarers in a reasonable about. It gives us an opportunity ternists to very sub-specializec progress in preferred provider community hospital which to see a new type of working amount of time and provide them physicians," said Administrative health care for Seafarers. The provides various services: prewith all the services they need in Director of Clinical Specialties welfare plan is contracting with a employment physicals; annual people with good skills. Many of a convenient and efficient man the Seafarers haive interesting Services Ellen Banach, who is preferred provider in each of the examinations; diagnostic studies, stories about their travels. I think ner," she added: "We are very cities where an SIU clinic pre also the director of the clinic. including X-rays and hearing that this is going to be fon. It's pleased to be doing this with the viously had been located. "Because we are located The PPO program was startec tests; vision and glaucoma nice to see a good group of fit and Seafarers and confident that it within the hospital, we have ac healthy people for a change," said will work well." to ensure that SIU members and screenings; blood tests; drug cess to any service a patient may their families continue to obtain need, including the emergency room. We set the system up to get quality medical care and, at the care for patients in a quick and same time, help the welfare plan efficient manner. I feel that we combat perpetually rising health President Clinton this month is industry, with premiums based on couraging cost-effective primary have achieved this primary goal. costs. A preferred provider clinic Seafarers began using the or hospital is simply a medical expected to present to Congress an( average costs of providing medica" and preventivecare to avoid having facility on August 17. The plan facility which agrees to provide the nation his health care reform services in particular geographic treatable illnesses turn into costly determined the out-patient clinic services to Seafarers and their jrogram, some details of which he areas — and with no adjustments emergencies. The Clinton plan ... an individual's past or projectec gives consumers greater choices is able to provide all of the medi families at a negotiated reimbur ;ave on August 16 in a spirited for health. sement rate. and forces plans to compete for the address to the National Govemors cal services required by • Allowing self-employed people to first time on cost and quality." "With the system we have set Association in Tulsa, Okla. Seafarers, such as fit-for-duty deduct the entire cost of their health In all likelihood. Congress will benefits. The AIT.-CIO long has been a physicals, care for illness and up with the SIU, a member can streamline sessions. Everything not produce reform legislation until treatment of injuries. Clinton also pointed out that leading proponent of a universal "We picked this clinic because the member may need is in one sometime next year. most employers already provide a and fair national system of health area. The entire program has Speaking to the governors, Clin it is convenient for our members part of their workers' insurance. He care. While not taking a stand on many advantages," said Banach. ton revealed that under his pro who live in the New Bedford and said his plan eventjially will reduce one specific proposal put forward gram, employers who currently do The advantages of using health care costs and thereby leave by any representative of the ad the New England area. Before at least a portion of their not provide PPG's include: businesses with "more money ministration or Congress, the this, members had to travel to workers' health insurance would be • Using a facility which is they're going to have to invest in federation of national trade unions New York City for the very ser required to do so. "I don't believe also has played a key role in expos familiar with Seafarers and creating new jobs." vices that now are being offered anybody should get a free ride in ing the fact that the biggest reason whose staff knows the unique Clinton's program has been by the physicians at St. Luke's," this deal," he stated. for skyrocketing health care costs is needs of the membership and described as a managed competi said Dr. Kenneth Miller, medical But he also i.ldirectly responded the enormous number of uninsured their families. tion plan. It requires employers to director for the Seafarers Welfare to critics of the program who have citizens. While those people techni • Streamlined claims proce offer (and, realistically, requires Plan. "This facility will serve as a asserted that an employer mandate cally do not have health care dures for members and depend workers to join) one of several com drawing card for members Who cripple some companies, would coverage, their expenses inevitably ents using the facility. prehensive, accountable health live in the region. It is another • Use of these facilities al- jarticularly small businesses. The plans consisting of a limited num are passed along to those who do. enhanced membership service jresident said his plan calls for a For example, people without that we can offer our members." ows the welfare plan to monitor ive- to seven-year phase-in period ber of doctors and hospitals. health benefits often do not or can claims and make sure the hospital Such a plan would bmit costs SIU members have reacted which he believes will help busi through market forces, i.e. com not afford to seek treatment for rela offers services efficiently and positively to the clinic. One of its nesses and create jobs, without any first visitors was Chief Steward maintains high standards of new taxes. "If you just passed an parison shopping by individuals tively minor conditions. But if the from plans screened by employers condition worsens and the unin Bob Haggerty,a resident of New quality and care. employer mandate and did nothing sured person goes to the emergency » When the hospital sees or other intermediaries. Bedford."The clinic is really nice else, there'd be a ton of problems, Among the other reform plans room, the cost for his or her care is and everyone is very friendly. St. many Seafarers and their families Clinton acknowledged. for the U.S. under consideration by passed on to those who have Luke's is so convenient. I used to using the facility, reasonable White House aide Ira Magaziner benefits, in the form of higher travel to Baltimore to have my rates for services can be main ater elaborated on the plan, saying policy-makers is a Canadian-style premiums, higher deductibles, etc. medical work done. I'd stay with tained. This allows the welfare that it ultimately would require big system in which a tax-supported (reflecting higher hospital billing to relatives to make the long trip a jlan to use these savings to employers to pay 80 percent of their program run by the government compensate for the cost of indigent little bit more pleasant, but it was jenefit members and their de workers' premiums. However, he pays all medical bills. Another proposal is dubbed care). This type of scenario is very inconvenient not to have the pendents. added, the administration probably play or pay" because it requires replayed daily throughout the • Preferred provider or proper medical facility around," will limit the payments to 7% to employers to provide a minimum country. the chief steward told a reporter ganization hospitals are among .5% of payroll. herdth insurance plan or pay new Other factors contributing to the he biggest in their cities. from the Seafarers LOG. This cap would apply only to taxes to a government fond to cover high cost of adequate health care To date, the SIU has desig arge companies that join regional the uninsured. AB Donald LeGere used to include huge profit margins for nated the following PPOs: Seat- iealth insurance purchasing pools take the midnight train to New Still others advocate a "con some drug companies, as well as York City for his annual physical, le—Virginia Mason Hospital; to be created by the Clinton plan. sumer choice" plan, in which the cost of scientific advancements. arriving by 6 a.m. "The clinic is San Francisco—St. Mary's The largest companies, probably citizens would be required to buy One way that unions and the those with at least 5,000 workers, health insurance on their own or health care providers they work may have the option of not joining through employers. Presumably with have tried to combat rising the pools. they would pay with a proposed tax costs is the use of preferred Health premium spending by credit. jrovider organizations (PPOs) and small businesses and low-wage iealth maintenance organizations Regardless of which type of irms would be limited to 4% of HMOs). their payrolls, with subsidies cover plan one supports, there seemingly is nationwide agreement that the A PPO is a hospital or clinic ing the difference to provide full U.S. cannot afford to continue on designated as the primary care coverage. Magaziner said the sub its current path of skyrocketing giver, subject to a utilization review sidies will come from a $30 billion health care costs and gross underin irocess in which permission must to $40 billion pool generated by surance or non-insurance. As le obtained for medical treatment. savings in Medicare, Medicaid and Senator Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and An HMO provides all of a other federal health programs. Senator J.D. Rockefeller (Dpatient's care for a set annual fee Other elements of the plan W.Va.) said in a recent letter to The and covers little outside its set which Clinton described to the Wall Street Journal: "In today's larameters. (President Clinton's govemors include: Coverage for every U.S. citizen, health care system, the more tests ilan will offer incentives to enroll regardless of their health or and procedures doctors and hospi in HMOs.) HMOs generally have employment status. Currently, al tals do, the more they get paid. salaried physicians, and their struc most 40 million Americans have no Under the Clinton plan, health ture encourages doctors and hospi New Bedford union hall secretary Nidia Pereira helps two members coverage. dans would be paid a set amount tals to function as parts of large prepare for their first visit to the clinic at St. Luke's Hospital. Chief • Establishment of a national health Jer enrollee, forcing them to groups. Some of the advantages of Steward Bob Haggerty (center) and Recertified Bosun Robert Carson spending budget. manage health care delivery more using an HMO are low out-of-pocket • A restructuring of the insurance efficiently and effectively, and en costs and reduced pap^work. gather the forms necessary for their annual physicals. Clinton To Unveil Health Plan This Month .-r-R':'?'-;. :.'• "f . • ••. •i'- • -•/ '•., '' '• v, ':. -t-r • d;!-" I rI �•i'-tyvy."' .'••« •r--~-';.'f;.;- •4->',ri.>^': v'-i--.-,/ ,!•'••>.. 1993 PAGE 11 Marttrans Seatams Earn Tankeman Endorsemmt Twelve Seafarers who sail and Putro, the other Maritrans aboard Maritrans tugs and barges employees who completed the recently earned their tankerman's course are Rodney Bennett, endorsement after completing a George Davis, Gregory Gibson, specially designed two-week Ray Kucharczyck, David O' course at the Paul Hall Center for Neal, Rupert Perry Jr., Dale Maritime Training and Educa Watts, Phillip Yeomans and tion. Troy Zimmerman. The course The course lasted from August was taught by Jim Shaffer. 2 to August 13 and consisted of Maritrans operates 35 tugs and all aspects of loading, transfer^ng 45 barges, as well as several oil and unloading the various terminals, on the Eastern goeis carried by tank barges. Seaboard and in the Gulf of Members also studied and prac Mexico. The SIU members who ticed diesel engine operation and work for Maritrans have taken repair, with particular emphasis part in several special courses at on safety aspects involved in han Piney Point in recent years, which dling fuels and other potentially prompted John Bums, Maritrans' dangerous cargoes. director of labor relations, to note. TTie course was designed to In the last several years, the meet the training needs of vocational staff at the school has Maritrans employees while at the been most helpful in accom same time accommodating then- modating us and developing work schedules. training programs which are ex OS Mike Morrissey said the tremely beneficial to our Completing a specially designed two-week course leading to a tankerman's endorsement are (from left, class was "very informative." employees. This [tankerman front row) Michael Morrissey, Troy Zimmerman, Ray Kucharczyck, Rupert Perry Jr., David O'Neal, David This .was his second time at the course] is one more example of Lane II, Jim Shaffer (instructor), (second row) George Davis, Dale Watts, Phillip Yeomans. Ed Putro, Rodney Bennett, Allen Shaw and Greg Roanoke. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg that training." School of Seamanship, which he described as "a first-class facility with great instructors. I also like the fact that when you're here, Six Seafarers and five mem you're with other Seafarers. Be The following Seafarers from sides the classes, that interaction bers of the American Maritime Express Marine completed the Officers (AMO) employed by can be educational." upgrading courses: Pruitt, Foster, Express Marine, Inc. last month Parks, Captains Bobby Lewis The tankerman course also completed upgrading a'nd James Pruitt, and Mate marked the second trip to Piney courses at thespecial Paul Hall Center for Mack Keech. AMO members Point for AB David Lane, who Maritime Training and Educa who completed the courses are graduated from the Lundeberg tion. Chief Engineers Louis Hopkins School in 1979 and then briefly The courses, which began on and Thomas Pigott, Second En sailed in the deep sea division August 23 and lasted until die end gineers Malvin Pendleton and before switching to conunercial of the month, were structured Robert Judy, and Barge Engineer fishing. Lane, who began work with consideration for the work Richard Riddick. ing for Maritrans two years ago, of inland division The instructors are White, described the tankerman course schedules members. Courses covering a Karaczynski, Dan Holden, Jim as "thorough" and said the school wide variety of skills were avail Shaffer and Eric Malzkuhn. 'has improved considerably. I able to Seafarers and AMO mem Express Marine is based m remember as a trainee staying in bers who sail in the deck, engine Pennsauken, N.J. The company the old bungalows. This time, my and steward departments. (Some operates five tugs and barges wife and three kids were with ine, training, such as oil transfer pro which move coal up and down the which made it a nice stay. My cedures, was given simultaneous East Coast. kids love it here." ly to members from all three Like Lane, AB Ed Putro departments. However, most of works aboard Maritrans tugs in the curriculum, including lots of the Philadelphia area. "This hands-on work, was departmentcourse covered everything we specific.) need to know," said ^tro, who Stewart Parks, a 57-year-old also has completed AB and ad AB/cook who has been an SIU vanced firefighting courses at the member for 13 years, said he school. "It boosted my "learned a lot" from the courses. Bobby Lewis checks the radar screen on the deck of the simulator. knowledge about the boats I work "I think very highly of the whole Parks had not been to praised the Lundeberg School on and around." experience. This was my first theWhile facility in Piney PoinL Md. courses and staff. "I find thecour Lane added that he firmly time at the school, and it's even before, several other members ses and the instructors exception believes in the value of upgrading better than I expected. I love it, who work for Express Marine at al," he said. "They handle at the Lundeberg School. "It helps said Parks, who sails aboard the tended a special firefighting and everything we need, and they are me gain more and more tugboat Escort. hazardous very, very willing to work with us materials training knowledge. The school is readily Parks added that he particular in tailoring courses to our specific course last year at the school. One available, and the special courses ly enjoyed working with SIU in needs. I've heard nothing but of those members, AB/Cook Hil for inland members are great. structor Ed White in the new positive comments from the ton Foster, said he was glad to That's what keeps us coming galley training building at the people who have been there, in return to the school last month. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg back." cluding myself, and I hope we can Chief Engineer Thomas Pigott "It's always very worthwhile to In addition to Morrissey, Lane School of Seamanship. come here," said Foster, 37, who make even more use of the school was one of the AMO memt>eFS who completed the course. has been a Seafarer for 14 years. in the future." "All of the facilities are first-rate, and the new galley is fantastic." For 32-year-old Mate Gil Pruitt, who sails aboard the tug Guardian, making the trip to Piney Point is old hat. Pruitt graduated from the trainee pro gram in 1979 and has upgraded five times, including twice in the past two years. Pruitt commended the training available on the Lundeberg School's state-of-the-art shiphandling simulator and said he learned a lot from instructor Jake Karaczynski. "This school is getting better eveiy day," Pruitt added. "I've always said Piney Point is ex tremely helpfiil if you apply your self. It's here if you want it." Stan Latka, marine operations Troy Zimmerman studied diesel engirie operation as part of the manager at Express Marine, Steward Parks (left) and Hilton Foster work in the new galley training • iK • Express Marine Boatmen Complete Special Gourees course, designed to meet the training needs of Maritrans employees. building as part of their upgrading curriculum. '• 'hii. "3 • �• -fr 91 'AI . r.. •f?r 12 SEFTEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Bosun Dubs American Mariner's Historic Grain Voyage 'Fantostic' 'i'm'P: • • ;f'•,>.: .ir; ,.'.' fc/V Ip'C.. i:-:' H-« sides. was entering waters never before Eckley handled the aft wine sailed by any of the ASC fleet. After sailing across Lake Onwith the assistance of a deckhanc during each lock operation. Eac tario, the American Mariner process took 45 minutes to an reached the Thousand Islands in hour to complete which Eckley the St. Lawrence River between said was "faster" than he ex New York and Ontario. pected. "It was beautiful," Eckley The crew of* the American said. "I can honestly say that was Maririerwas notified in mid-June all the crew talked about when we on-Locatkm that it would take part in sailed through it. None of us had luring The American Marinerpasses through a lock in the Well transporting the grain—^part o seen it from a ship before." Its historic cargo preference grain voyage to Montreal. the $1.6 billion aid package From there, the vessel sailed presented in April by Presidem through the St. Lawrence Seaway Clinton to Russian President to Montreal, completing the Boris Yeltsin for the people of his voyage in just under three days, where offloading took ap country. The 730-foot vessel normally proximately 30 hours. In less hauls iron ore and coal during the than five hours, the ship was Great Lakes sailing season, so loading ore for the trip back to crewmembers went right to work Lake Erie. to prepare the holds for the grain. The other SIU members who "We would clean the holds as sailed aboard the American we unloaded them," Eckley said. A/ar/ner to Montreal and back in We would take every advantage cluded from the deck department we could to get rid of any ruSt or AB/Wheelsmen Kenneth Bluitt, paint chips. It meant extra work Joseph Kelly and Richard for all of us, but it was not a bad Lund; AB/Watchmen David deal to be part of this. Barber, Robert Wagoner and Before the grain could be Jeffrey Stockman; and DeckBosun Robert Eckley said this was loaded, the vessel was inspected lands Edward Martin and by officials from the Department Mohamed Shaihi. the best trip of his life. of Agriculture. "We had no Engineroom members con >roblems with the inspection," sisted of Conveyorman Myron The American Mariner be the 63-year-old bosun stated. Johnston, Gateman Musid El Reacfy to shift barrels of oil are Wiper Mohsin A. Harhara (left) and QMED came the broadest ship, at 78 feet, Not bad for a crew that carries dodiyi, QMEDs Thomas Tuck Kassim S. Abdulla. to successfully navigate the locks ore and coal!" er, Kassim AhduUa and Masood along the Seaway. (Maximum Loading started July 6 at the Igirsh and Wiper Mohsin Harwidth allowed is 76 feet.) Anderson Grain Terminal, with lara. Taking care of business in "We had a foot on either side," the American Mariner setting sail the galley were Second Cook Eckley recalled when he was con across Lake Erie on July 8. A^en )awn Weymouth and Porter tacted by the Seafarers LOG. the vessel reached the Welland Mward Ringsred. "We were right up against the Canal around Niagara Falls, it Bosun Robert Eckley proclaimed the historic voyage o the American Mariner through the St. Lawrence Seaway to Montreal "the best trip of my life." The 33-year veteran of theSIU was among the crew of the American Steamship Company (ASC) self-unloader that carriec 21,420 tons of cargo preference grain from, Toledo, Ohio to Montreal where it was transferrec to a U.S.-flag ocean-going freighter bound for St Petersburg, Russia. Piney Point Graduate Saves Life of Mariner The first aid and lifesaving techniques taught at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are important skills which con tribute to the safety and wellbeing of Seafarers and the vessels on which they sail. SIU members who perfect these skills at the Lundeberg School never know when they may be called on to put such knowledge into practice. For Wiper Anthony Niekrasz, it was only four months after ^adUating from Piney Point and signing on his first ship, the USNS Silas Bent, that these im perative skills came into play. On July 22, Niekrasz and OS Ray Gayton were enjoying time off their ship at a seaman's center in Dubai, when Niekrasz noticed one of the fellow mariners drown ing after diving into the swim ming pool. "I kne>v there was trouble when he didn't come up out of the water right away. I dove in and brought himto the side and rolled him up out of the pool. He was out for a few seconds and then came to," the wiper told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "I remembered everything that I learned in my classes at Piney Point about life saving and reviv ing a person who has come close to drowning. I immediately rolled him on his side and he came to quickly, so [additional first aid attention was not needed], would have been prepared though," Niekrasz recalled. The mariner that Niekrasz res cued sailed aboard the American Osprey, which was in dry-dock in Dubai. "I didn't know the guy—only that he was a seafarer too and he was in trouble. I had to help him out," the March Piney Point graduate stated. "He was very grateful and happy, and it felt good knowing I played a part in saving another seaman's life. We hung out for a while and mainly he just kept telling me how grate ful he was," he added. Brother Niekrasz sailed aboard the Silas Bent until sign ing off on July 31. He is planning Wiper Anthony Niekrasz was able to upgrade to fireman, oiler and to put into practice ttie skills he had watertender in the fall classes at earned at the Lundeberg School. the Paul Hall Center. C)omlng upfrom the engineroom Is Caateman MusId 'Art* El Modhji. AS Watchman Jeffrey Stockman keeps an eye on deck operations during a recent voyage on the American Mariner. QMED Masood Elglrsh was an enis Deckhand ywyi^ifeiajw T A /• �:: L::..t:.::..;:^. •:....:i, :- y .• ,- 'i •.'* . .''vV'.:-i"^ SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 13 • . v. ,• , V^l '•M- LEFT Ihe American Republic begins Its journey up the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland with a load of ore. ' y '• .•^fv ir- - '••••• I •A • p.: t , > QMED Dave Cameron operates the engine room control board. From the snows of February to the summer sun of August, Seafarers aboard the American Republic have maintained the ship's steady run on Lake Erie during the 1993 shipping season. The 635-foot self-unloader was called into duty a month earlier than normal this year because of a need to transport ore to a steel mill in Trenton, Mich. A mild winter in the region kept the Lakes from freezing over, thus allowing the vessel to complete the mission. Crewmembers reported the additional time on the Lakes has had no effect on them. "So far, it's been a great year," noted AB/Wheelsman Bren dan Murphy. "We've kept busy all season," "This crew has done a great job this year," added Bosun Terry Henrietta."This vessel is in constant motion, so we have to stay alert for any problems that would throw off our schedule." Except for special loads, the American Steamship Company vessel keeps a regular run of carrying ore from Lorain, Ohio to Cleveland—a distance of 40 miles. The ship averages a roundtrip every 24 hours depending on weather conditions and river traffic. The Americanwas specially built in 1981 to deliver ore to steel plants along the winding Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. -v:: Overseeing docking operations on deck is Bosun Terry Henrietta. v 'W • •y; ; •M • n ; V • p. •. •if- -i • .-=S" AB/Wheelsman Brendan Murphy handles' dockslde adjustments from the deck control room. On deck to Inspect the conveyor rollers Is Conveyorman Rick Springs. 11 a AB/Watchman Eugene Repko main- Ready to go ashore Is Second Cook tains a presence on deck. Harry Petersen. m '••'A •,S'. •:> • / / :/, Lonn?e"Br(X)ks.'^°"^^'°"QMED Peering at dock activities from the American Republic's port gate Is Wiper Hamid Hizam. Gapske makes his way to shore In the landing chair. /,v:f mi:..' .f : •. - . �it; r,. .-•.' -If c.- ;• r-' U SEPIEMBEG 1993 SEMFARBtS LOG AMO President Ray McKay Passes Away jv . v ? ' '"M fSs. '• "tV-.','.- .' long endure," Bowers noted. McKay, a forward-looking trade unionist and a remarkable strategist, "was a very effective fighter for maritime," said Herb Brand, the chairman of the board of directors of the Transportation Institute, an education and policy organiza tion representing American-flag shipping operators. Brand, who previously had been associated with the SIU, Since the BME merged with the MEBA in 1959, Ray McKay senred as an officer in the union's national organization. From the left are knew McKay for more than 40 Jesse Calhoun, retired National MEBA president; McKay, who most years. "He never hesitated to recently served as an executive vice president; and Gordon Ward, participate in any effort National MEBA president. designed to improve the condi John Bowers, president of the tion of the industry. Continued from page 5 He served the industry and International Longshoremen's their homes during Hurricane Association, who also serves as his membership very well, and an executive board member of he made a great contribution.' Andrew last year. McKay is survived by his the ITF, worked with McKay in McKay also represented wife of 50 years, Dolly; three an effort to bring the concerns of American seagoing workers at sons — Michael, Thomas and meetings of the International American maritime labor to the Robert; a daughter, Cecilia Ann; Transport Workers Federation world body's attention. McKay, a trade unionist who believed in fisting other workers "His contributions to his a brother; 15 grandchildren and Ray (ITF), the world organization of n their efforts to attain job security, dedicated himself to bulding a independent unions repre membership and to all maritime four great-grand children. South Florida-affiliate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, He was buried in Oran- n 1991, he received a charter for the Greater South Florida Maritime senting workers in all sectors of workers in the free world were enormous. His memory will ;eburg, N.Y. Trades Council from MTD (and SIU) President Michael Sacco. transportation. ••• ''• ' - A"J''' . -H'" •"• . "-i • McKay's Legacy Includes School Of Engineering and HarigaUon • Ray McKay, the longtime American Maritime Officers (AMO) District 2 MEBA presi dent who passed away on August 9, leaves a legacy of numerous and important con tributions to the American mer chant marine. One of those contributions, of which McKay was especially proud, is the AMO School of Marine Engineering and Naviga tion, which he founded in 1966. The original school was lo cated on the fifth floor of the old SIU headquarters building in Brooklyn, N.Y. But within a year, the officers had outgrown the space and moved to a fivestory building next door. In 1967 the school provided sealift training in direct response to America's need for qudified seamen to take part in the Vietnam War. The cur riculum subsequently expanded, year after year. In 1982, the union purchased property in Dania, Fla. and relo cated the school to a three-story building there. A fourth floor was added two years ago, and the school remains as part of AMO headquarters in Dania. Nowadays, about 40 courses are available at the school, with titles such as Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Recovery System Training; Maritime Law Training; Radar Certification and Re-Certification; Health and Safety Hazard ous Material Spill Response Training; and many others. The newest feature of the school is the Simulation Train ing and Research (STAR) Cen ter. Conceived and fostered by McKay, the STAR Center opened earlier this year and is regarded as the world's most ad vanced ship simulator system. When the STAR Center opened, McKay said, "Shipowners and operators and insurers understand that a high ly skilled manpower comple ment is what makes a ship safe, efficient and profitable, and that's what STAR Center promises. In remembering McKiay, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "This great school is testimony to lus determination and deep belief in the future of American-flag shipping. He never accepted defeate. He always planned for tomorrow." Using highly advanced, com puter-driven graphics, STAR can recreate Ae operation of any vessel under any conditions in all ports and waterways throughout the world. Other features include: • The world's only 360-degreeview training bridge. • A 247-degree-view rotating docking bridge for close maneuvers. • Three navigation radar/ARPA simulators. • Slow-speed and medium-speed diesel engine simulators. • A liquid cargo simulator. • Day and night navigation. • Climate conditions such as wind, currents, fog, rain and snow. • Remote instruction with video and radar monitors. Since the mid-1960s, McKay developed a premier maritime training program now housed in the union's headquarters complex in Dania. • Video playback for review. • Aerial tracking of plotted courses. STAR also has programs available in emergency response drills, restricted visibility piloting, tug-barge operations, coastal piloting and more. The center also may be used for military training such as con voy operations and underway replenishment. In many cases, training at the center counts as Coast Guard-certified sea time. For example, in two weeks, a second mate can earn 60 days of sea time toward the position of chief mate. The STAR Center opened earlier this year at the AMO school in Dania, Fla. Conceived and fostered by Ray McKay, the STAR Center has a number of high-tech features. •• ' j' / ' • 'i:; ,,, • vlvig;...;"; ^ '' ' -V- �';V. sEPimmta^ SEAFARBIS LOe Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea October i November 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port 31 New York 1 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 20 Norfolk 14 Mobile New Orleans 33 Jacksonville 27 San Francisco 26 Wilmington 13 17 Seattle 7 Puerto Rico 4 Honolulu 16 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point Algonac .. 210 Totals Port 20 New York Philadelphia 6 Baltimore 7 Norfolk 10 Mobile New Orleans 13 Jacksonville 18 San Francisco 12 Wilmington 14 Seattle 7 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 11 Houston 0 St. Louis 3 Piney Point 1 Algonac 135 Totals Port 15 New York 1 Philadelphia 2 Baltimore 16 Norfolk 10 Mobile New Orleans 8 Jacksonville San Francisco 33 Wilmington 15 20 Seattle 1 Puerto Rico 12 Honolulu 16 Houston 1 St Louis Piney Point 1 Algonac 160 Totals Port 11 New York 2 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 10 Norfolk 1 Mobile New Orleans 10 2 Jacksonville 13 San Francisco Wilmington 10 9 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 2 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 83 Totals 20 11 9 25 25 20 19 17 15 15 2 16 34 2 - - 6 7 1 5 4 10 5 3 7 1 3 15 5 ••• 0 ,0 235 >. 0 72 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip RelieEs DECK DEPARTMENT 17 19 11 2 1 9 0 5 3 6 2 1 6 11 3 4 6 2 2 14 21 23 1 2 24 22 10 14 15 u::8'^ 1 14 13 7, 1 12 14 1 7 8 1 0 3 4 12 3 6 15 26 5 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 9 . •K-BW'SS i 0 0 0 0 150 193 26 68 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 58 1 4 31 19 43 50 50 30 46 16 8 42 1 1 - J 0 400 38 13 13 40 32 35 39 38 27 48 4 24 45 0 2 '• m 399 11 8 2 7 6 12 9 12 11 9 6 18 14 0 0 7 . 10 13 22 21 14 14 1 12 14 1 15 0 182 1 1 4 0 7 Norfolk Thursday: October 7; Friday, November 12* * changed byVeterans Day holiday Jacksonville Thursday: October 7; Friday, November 12* * changed by Veterans Day holiday Algonac Friday: October 8, November 12 Houston Monday: October 11, November 15 New Orleans' %^ Tuesday: October 12, November 16 Mobile Wednesday, October 13, November 17 San Francisco Thursday: October 14, November 18 Wilmington Monday: October 18, November 22 Seattle Friday, October 22, November 26 San Juan Thursday: October 7; Friday, November 12* •M 125 • 1 wm-s. 1 5 0 8 0 3 0 43 19 5 0 i 3: ...... 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 326 264 50 87 100 24 STEWARD DEPARTMENT "•V''6'; • 19 "t.'- 27 0 1 9 : 3 1 0 2 4 2 4 : 'va),„ mit2 0 7 15 3 1 8 9 11 15 2 6 0 3 16 13 3 0 4 11 11 23 2 W^IO: 28 74 0 24 1 8 25 5 0 4 2, 11 37 : ' 6 1 1 16 1 7 0 0 0 1 37 15 51 10 15 11 5• ^ 20 ':ro'. 6 -^tio; 2 0 0 0 I 3 mi. W.0 4 0 ' ' 0 0 0 0 1 172 282 99 14 58 118 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 76 26 3 22 2 3 2 0 2 2 0 12 1 0 iP 1 4 0 42 11 0 7 6 5 23 0 0 1 7 1 34 12 0 0 11 , 8 > 4 28 0 13 4 50 . 32 0 1 3 7 25 0 :'0^ .• • 3 3 23 0 0 8 8 12 7 0 0 4 1 62 8 0 94 50 5 23 2 0 1 11 ; 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 26 0 0 1 24 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 445 132 0 113 171 47 8 0 10 10 5 7 4 1 9 2 0 3 0 67 * changed by Veterans Day holiday •^€:..,0 38 4 8 28 14 17 12 25 13 9 6 52 9' 1 32 2 270 15 3 2 5 0 7 5 15 6 2 2 96 3 0 2 1 164 •"T-f I- 0 3 0 2 1 2 1 3 2 15 2 0 1 0 34 35 6 2 12 0 19 12 26 13 10 10 129 9 0 1 0 284 Totals All 217 1,078 1342 510 177 522 402 785 300 Departments 588 . Tolal Registered" means Ihe number of men who actually registered for shipping at tfie port last month. •• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at Re port at the end of last inonft A total of 1J18 lobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,318 jobs ahip^ 402 jobs or about 30 nercent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were Blled by "B" and C semonty people. From July 1« to August 15,1993, a total of 217 trip reHefJote^ie shipped. Since the tnp rehef ^ram began on April 1,1982, a total of 19,332 jobs have been shipped. • ' ./ / . / /• St Louis Friday: October 15, November 19 Honolulu , Friday: October 15, November 19 Duluth Wednesday, October 13, November 17 ; Jersey City - •• s f - Wednesday: October 20, November 24 '^ New Bedford Tuesday: October 19, November 23 : 1 1 3 Wy-O ':•••• 1 1 7 0 5 0 8 2 6 0 ^ 2 • 1 6 1 1 14 22 0 4: : 0 0 \ 8, (S® "'O 0 0 21 98 Piney Point Tuesday: Monday: October 4, November 8 New York Tuesday: October 5, November 9 Philadelphia Wednesday: October 6, November 10 Baltimore Thursday: October 7; Friday, November 12* * changed by Veterans Day holiday 5 •V W ':m¥. Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JOHN CLAYTON ATKINSON If you were bom on August 2, 1949 and are the half-brother of Suzanne Couch, you may contact her directly at: 11505 Highview Drive, Austin, Texas 78750, or you may convey a message for her by contacting Mrs. Mildred Collier at The Salvation Army, 1424 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, OA 30329; (404) 728-1300. ARTHUR RATHJENS Please contact your old friend Larry Caffin at 26 Primrose Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583. sC^. The One That Didn't Get Away I - George Koulouris, cook/baker aboard the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, does a little fishing in Diego Garcia and comes up with enough tuna for the crew's dinner (plus some leftovers). �16 SmBmER1993 XAFMERSLOG Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ Vice President West Coast Roy A. •'Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack CafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coraey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac,MI 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery SL Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 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, PL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Govenunent Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 R Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 24 7 14 6 0 4 0 0 17 10 TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups OassCL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 35 12 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 28 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 8 5 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 • IJ 0 13 10 : .oi n 0 8 Totals All Departments 0 59 23 0 79 27 0 34 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 12 14 25 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JULY 16 - AUGUST 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C Region • 6 Atlantic.Coast, 9 Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters „. 16 2 West Coast 33 Totals Region Atlantic Coast 1 X. Gulf Coast 4 Lakes & Inland Waters 13 West Coast 0 Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 0 1 0 1 2 17 31 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 1 1 2 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0. 4 0 3 7 14 TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3: 2 1 6 9 0 0 79 0 25 93 1 31 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 5 0 0 STEWAM) DEPARTMENT 0 . 0 .. 0 1 3 1 0 0 3 0 3 4 1 6 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups Class A Class B Class C 47 12 2 4 0 33 4 96 1 7 55 88 3 4 22 1 0 9 33 0 29 2 0 0 3 4 1 6 2 13 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 9 138 12 111 * "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. Totals All Departments 56 41 102 MARKING THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR n MUM wn SOCIETY SEEKS TUGBOAT PHOTOS AND INFORMATION The Tugboat Enthusiasts Society is seeking photographs, stories and other materials concerning tugs that are plying or have sailed on America's waterways. The Society is dedicated to preserv ing the heritage of tugboating in the United States and sharing its wealth of information with people fascinated by the history and current affairs of the tugboat industry. For more information on the or ganization, contact Joseph P. DeMuccio at the Tugboat Society of America, Bayview, 308 Quince Street, Mount PleasanL SC 29464. New York City, long a major gateway for the Unit^ States, continued to play a vital role during World War II. Hundreds of convoys were builL loaded and manned in New York's port. The South Street Seaport Museum and The Seamen's Church Institute will mark the 50th anniversary of World War II with programs conunemorating the role of New York's World War Il-era port workers and merchant seamen. Veteran Seamen's Sunday, Nov. 7 at the South Streeet Seaport Museum— A day of activities honoring those who prepared and manned merchant vessels during the war will include a harbor cruise, buffet lunch and museum UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS If you recently moved or changed your name, it is necessary to have your correct address on file with the Seafarers Vacation Plan. If you have not yet notified the union, go to your nearest union hall and fill out a chainge of address form or send your new address (along with your name, book number and social security num ber) to: Address Control, Seafarers In ternational Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 37 demonstrations. (Admission: museum $6; cruise - $12; lunch - $12; $25 veteran's package includes museum, cmise and lunch. Pre-registration is re quired for the package.) Tickets are available at museum's Visitors Center, 12 Fulton Street. Reservations may be made by calling (212) 669-9416. Storytelling Session: Remembering the Port of New York During WWII, November 11—Four who labored at sea and on shore will recount all manner of maritime activity, keeping their memmories alive using the oral tradition of seafarers worldwide. They include a merchant seaman, longshoreman and two female shipbuilders. Free admission at the Seamen's Church Institute, 241 Water St. ATTENTION: MEMBERSHIP PORT OF SEATTLE Virginia Mason Clinic will offer flu shots and blood draws for benzene tests on Wednesday, November 10, between the hours of 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:(X) - 3:30 p.m. at the Seattle hall, located at 2505 1st Avenue. Any member interested in using this benefit should call the hall between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on November 8 or November 9; (206) 441-1960. In order to utilize this benefiL a mem ber must qualify under the rules of the' plan (including proof of 120 days seatime in 1992 and I day of employ ment in the last six months). isi �' - ^ v: -•;:v-;;:;?;^Gf|^| V-K'^' SEFJEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU 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. T wo members who graduated from the union's top training programs in the steward and deck depart ments at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are among the 20 mariners who retired last month as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brother David Atkinson graduated from the bosun recertification course in 1973 while Brother Revels Poovey com pleted the steward recertification course in 1985. A total of 11 members sign ing off from their seagoing careers sailed in the deep sea division while 6 were aboard in land vessels and 3 worked on the Great Lakes. Ten Seafarers who are begin ning their retirements served in the U.S. armed forces: three in the Army, three in the Navy, two in the Air Force and two served in both the Army and Navy. TTiree of those signing off are beginning their retirements in Washington while two each reside in Maryland and Texas. The remaining merchant mariners have made their homes in Missouri, West Vir ginia, Hawaii, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Ohio, Wis consin, Michigan* Norway and the Philippines. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Atkinson and Poovey, as well as the others, follow. DEEP SEA WILDER ADAMS, 65, joined the SIU in 1975 in the port of Wil mington, Calif. A na tive of Springfield, Miss., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Adams upgraded at the Lun deberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949 and the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1972. Brother Adams still calls Springfield home. DAVID AT KINSON, 56, Joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Seat tle. Bom in Bellingham, Wash., he completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Atkin son served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1958. He resides in Spokane, Wash. ALEX ANDER BECKER, 65, Joined the union in 1949 in the port of New York. A - - f'-r,,, "Y " Connecticut native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Becker upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Becker retired to Seattle. HERBERT WON, 65, Joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. A na MARTIN DALE, 66, Joined tive of the SIU in 1964 in the port of Seattle. A native of Norway, he Honolulu, sailed in the engine department. he sailed in the deck depart Brother Dale resides in Norway ment. Brother Won still calls Honolulu home. RICHARD GLAZE, 63, Joined INLAND the union in 1946 in his FREMONT native Bal ANDER timore. He SON, 55, sailed in the Joined the engine union in department. Brother Glaze 1969 in the upgraded at the Lundeberg port of School in 1978. He still calls Philadel Baltimore home. phia. Bora in New Jersey, he sailed in the SANTIAGO KINANAHAN, engine department. Boatman 69, Joined the Seafarers in 1969 Anderson served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He in the port of Seattle. Bora in the Philippines, he sailed as a resides in Berlin, N.J. chief cook. Brother Kinanahan served in the U.S. Army from JOHN 1942 to 1946. He resides in FRANKLIN Seattle. JR., 68, Joined the SIU in 1979 EDGEL LUZIER, 64, Joined in the port the SIU in 1946 in the port of of Norfolk, Baltimore. A Richwood, W.Va. Va. Bora in native, he sailed in the deck Miami, he department. Brother Luzier sailed in the steward depart upgraded at Piney Point fre ment. Boatman Franklin served quently. He retired to Camden- in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to on-Gauley, W.Va. 1964. He retired to Corapeaka, N.C. BONIFACIO PALMA, 72, Joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bora in the Philippines, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Palma served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1965. He lives in Metro Manila, Philippines. REVELS POOVEY, 67, Joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Gastonia, N.C., he completed the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1985. Brother Poovey served in the U.S. armed forces from 1943 to 1946. He resides in Houston. RICHARD RIGNEY, 65, Joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New York. Bora in Bal timore, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Rigney calls Falkston, Md. home. LOLAPINKSTON,65, Joined the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of Paducah, Ky. A na tive of Norfolk, Ark., she sailed in the steward department. Boatwoman Pinkston resides in Melbourne, Fla. GREAT LAKES ROBERT TRAHAN, 50, Joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A Nederland, Texas native, he sailed in the dedk department. Boatman Trahan still calls Nederland home. ? berta, Mich. A Michigan na tive, he sailed as a cook. Brother Kahl resides in Manitowoc, Wis. LEWIS DIEHL, 58, joined the union in 1954 in the port of Al pena, Mich. A native of West Vir ginia, he sailed as a wheelsman. Brother Diehl retired to New Matamoras, Ohio. LEO KAHL, 65, joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of El- 4 •. ROBERT MCCARL, 62, Joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Chicago. Bora in Ashland, Wis., he sailed as a dredgeman. Brother McCarl served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He retired to Ludington, Mich. Clie Holtbaj* ^eaifon Si 3uit ^tounb tl^e Comer ' I" One feature in the Seafarers LOG that has been extremely well received over the past two years is the inclusion of holiday greetings in the Decemberissue. Active and retired Seafarers—^as well as their family members—^are invited to send their greetings to friends, shipmates and loved ones through the pages of the LOG. The procedure is simple. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest PRINTING possible), write the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the December 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is Friday, November 12, 1993. Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, facsimile copies will be accepted. The fax number is (301) 702-4407. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a vessel's payoff. Holtbap JttesifiaBr (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) To: From: Message: CLARENCE ROBINSON, 65, Joined the union in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A Mis sissippi native, he sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Robin son served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1957. He lives in Perdido, Ala. JAMES TODD HI, 54, Joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New Orleans. Bora in Amite, La., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Todd upgraded at Piney Point in 1973. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1962. He calls Denham Springs, La. home. 17 It' •y-.. % . Check the blcck which describes your status with the <SIU: • Active Seafarer • Family Member of Active Seaferer • Detired Seafarer • Family Member of CJetired Seafarer Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting shmild be received at the LOG office by Friday, November 12,1993. 9/93 • •••••• -- �tin' ft?:'#-' V. 'i>J ^ ".'T . • •• "1 - IV%. 5• •• • 18 The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship board minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract 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. : •. - : FRANCES HAMMER (OCCI), March 14—Chairman Richard Wil-, son. Secretary Steven Parker, Educa tional Director Denny Burns, Deck Delegate William Powell, Engine Delegate George Demetropoulos. ffilPSIiSi!"Chairman discussed contract negotia tions and urged members to submit recommendations to contracts depart ment. Secretary thanked entire crew for helping keep mess halls and gal ley clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $477 in ship's fund and announced educational films will be purchased next port. No beefs or disputed OT reported Crew asked contracts department to look into several items including permis sion for New Bedford, Mass. union hall to provide clinic cards and drug testing for deep sea members, a change in shipping rules regarding time at sea and explanation of policy regarding maximum OT per voyage. Chairman asked contracts depart ment to send vessel safety informa tion. Steward thanked Chief Cook Dadang Rashldi for excellent meals and keeping galley spotless. Next port: Rotterdam. ft . r-j ty SEPTEM8ER1993 SEAFARERSLOG Director P. Kanauos, Deck Delegate Daniel Miller, Engine Delegate Ellis Young. Chairman reminded mem bers to donate to SPAD and an nounced payoff. Educational director reported smooth sailing. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for clean ship and very clean mess rooms and galley. OMI CHARGER (OMI), May 5— Chairman G. Beverly, Secretary Neville Johnson, Educational Direc tor M.R. Williams, Deck Delegate Clemente Roche, Engine Delegate A. Craig, Steward Delegate Leon Grant. Chairman announced new washing machine will be brought aboard in Florida. Educational direc tor urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis puted OT reported. Crew held discus sion on Seafarers Welfare Plan. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. Steward delegate reported beef and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department to look into amending shipping rules regarding time at sea. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into increasing medical and dental coverage. Crew re quested new seat covers for crew lounge and reported sauna door is broken. Crew thanked galley gang for great food and clean ship for entire trip. Next port: Hong Kong. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaSEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE Land Service), May 30—Chairman (Sea-Land Service), May 9—Chair W. Mortier, Secretary D'Vaughn Scruggs, Educational Director Chris man Francis Adams, Secretary topher Earhart, Deck Delegate Rus Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Ray John Machaj, Engine Delegate sell Haynes, Steward Delegate Saleh All, Steward Delegate Cecil Lawrence Carranza. Educational Gubisch. Chairman thanked entire , director announced safety movies crew for great job. He thanked galley available in officers lounge. He reminded members to upgrade at Paul gang for great chow during entire Hall Center to advance in maritime in toiir and complimented members for keeping clean ship. He also en dustry. Deck delegate reported dis couraged SPAD donations. Educa puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT tional director urged crew to read reported by engine or steward Seafarers LOGs and donate to SPAD delegate. Crewmembers reported and MDL. He discussed importance Seafarers LOGs received. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), May 25—Chairman Angel Hernandez, Secretary R. Evans, Educational Director Oswald Bermeo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward and galley gang for job well done. Chairman reminded crew garbage is to be separated into two cans for plastic and paper. gave vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent job. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), May 23—Chairman Car mine Bova, Secretary TJ.Smith, Educational Director Ken Linah, Deck Delegate Leo Enhace, Engine Delegate Edward Trester, Steward Delegate Louis Lightfoot. Chairman announced arrival in Charleston, S.C. on May 26. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis puted OT reported. Crew reported let ter from headquarters received and requested additional Seafarers LOGs. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep recreation room clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart ment. SEA-LAND SP//?/r (Sea-Land Ser vice), May 9—Chairman Rafael Cle- PS CM" Sailing Time Aboard the Ambassador SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), May 16—Chairman G.M. Westphal, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Rolan OMI MISSOURI (Vulcan Carriers), do Gumanis. Chairman told crew he May 23—Chairman C. Gutierrez, was happy to join vessel in Kobe, Secretary C. Kreiss, Deck Delegate Japan. Chairman reported no word on Charles Parman, Engine Delegate B. contract negotiations. Educational Magliano, Steward Delegate Abdul director urged members to use Aziz. Chairman announced smooth upgrading system at Lundeberg trip and payoff in Mobile, Ala SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land School to better self and job skills. AB Joseph McGIII updates the sailing board at the loading ramp aboard Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fond. Service), April 18—Chairman Car Crowley s Ambassador. Disputed OT reported by deck Deck delegate and engine delegate mine Bova, Secretary TJ.Smith, delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis Educational Director Gerald Payne, reported by engine or stewed of upgrading at Lundeberg School. mente. Secretary Steve Apodaca, puted OT reported by steward delegate. Deck Delegate William Dillion, En delegate. Crew asked contracts No beefs or disputed OT reported. Educational Director Charles Hen Chairman reported starboard gangway gine Delegate Edward Trester, department to look into amending Chairman reminded crewmembers ley, Deck Delegate Theodore Doi, needs repair and asked crewmembers to Steward Delegate Louis Lightfoot. shipping rules regarding sea time. new contract should Engine Delegate Phil Parent, suggestions for help keep ship clean. Chairman announced arrival in Bos Crew asked chairman to look into Steward Delegate Frank Maliga. K turned in to patrolman at payoff. ton and payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. having captain post a notice prior to Chairman reported smooth sailing. Crew reported shipboard funeral ser OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Educational director reminded mem inspection and have one unlicensed vices for SlU brothers George M^lOverseas), May 2S—Chairman Treasmer reported $420 in movie bers to upgrade skills at Lundeberg person present at all times when fond. No beefs or disputed OT am Harding and Goon Van Ching. Frank Cottongiu, Secretary T. LafSchool. No beefs or disputed OT licensed members enter crew reported. Crew asked contracts 4ext port: Long Beach, Calif. fitte. Educational Director E. reported. Chairman reminded crew to quarters. Next port: Oakland, Calif. department to look into company iiacom. Deck Delegate K. McSEA-LAND NAVIGATOR(Searewind tapes and help keep recreation Lamb, Engine Delegate Guadalupe providing chair on bridge for SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea.and Service), May 16—Chairman room tidy. helmsman. Crew also asked contracts Garza, Steward Delegate Carlos Land Service), May 30—Chairman ' Vemer Becher, Secretary J. Or department to clarify cargo hold work Arauz. Crew reported new vent for WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. Burtega, Educational Director Walter in new contract. Crew thanked galley dryer needed. Beef reported by deck April 29—Chairman M.W. Kadderdette. Educational Director G. Pol Stevens, Deck Delegate Sean gang for job well done. Crew gave delegate. No beefs or disputed OT ly. Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa lard Lowsley, Deck Delegate Edgar )aherty. Engine Delegate Robert reported by engine or steward special thanks to Theodore Doi for tional Director Cris Cunningham, Townsend, Engine Delegate Robert Zurfluh, Steward Delegate helping keep recreation room clean. Steward Delegate Steve Soofi. Chair delegate. Crew asked contracts Lee, Steward Delegate Jesse James. Napoleon Gavin. No beefs or disdepartment to look into amending Next port: Honolulu. man reported smooth sailing. Educa Chairman reminded crewmembers juted OT reported. Crew reported shipping rules regarding time at sea. tional director encouraged members signing off to strip bunks and leave new coffee machine needed in SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Next port: Tampa, Fla. to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and rooms clean. He gave vote of thanks crew lounge and engineroom. Service), May 24—Chairman A. Eckdonate to SPAD. No beefs or dis 4ext port: Tacoipa, Wash. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land to galley gang for good menus and ert. Secretary F. Sison, Educational puted OT reported. Crew reported crew for good trip. Steward delegate Service), May 30—Chairman James Director C. Kper, Steward Delegate SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Sea/arerj LOGi received. Crew gave reported disputed OT. No beefs or E. Davis, Secretary Felipe Orlanda, William Wales. Educational director Service), May 23—Chairman Lothar vote of thanks to steward department. Engine Delegate Sheldon Greendisputed OT reported by deck or en reminded members to donate to teck. Secretary R. Mathews, Educa Chairman reminded crewmembers to gine delegates. Crew reported berg, Steward Delegate Robert SPAD and take advantage of upgrad tional Director Steve Bigelow. Chair keep lounge clean because it is home Arana. Chairman informed members Seafarers LOGs received and dis ing opportunities at Paul Hall Center. man reported no lodging available for while aboard ship. Next port: tributed. Crew asked contracts depart of update on contract negotiations. Treasurer reported $700.50 in ship's crewmembers during shipyard period Anchorage, Alaska. ment to look into increased funds for Educational director encouraged fund. No beefs or disputed OT as of yet. Treasurer report^ $80 in fresh produce on foreign voyages. members to upgrade at Lundeberg reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to CLEVELAND (Sealift Inc.), May movie fund and $45 in ship's fond. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. School. Treasurer reported $45 in steward department for good meals. 7—Chairman F, Khan, Secretary R. No beefs or disputed OT reported. movie fond. No beefs or disputed OT Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Linasan, Educational Director J. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE Crew reported Seafarers LOGs reported. Steward delegate reported Barry, Deck Delegate David (Sea-Land Service), May 1—Chair received. Crew asked contracts SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land problems with menu selection. Crew Gasoutte, Engine Delegate Dion man Francis Adams, Secretary department for clarification on room Service), May 30—Chairman Loren gave vote of thanks to steward depart Papas, Steward Delegate Mike Nancy Heyden, Educational Director cleaning below bridge deck. Crew Watson, Secretary Joe Johnson, ment. Galley gang members include Vinca. Chairman thanked crewmem Ray John Machaj, Deck Delegate gave vote of thanks to steward depart Educational Director R.W. Risbeck. Chief Steward Orlanda, Chief Cook bers for job well done. Secretary Lee Dubany, Engine Delegate Saleh ment. Crew discussed using movie Educational director urged members Arana and SA Jose Santos. Chair thanked crew for keeping ship clean. All, Steward Delegate Cecil fund to get new VCR. to upgrade at Lundeberg School. man reminded crewmembers to cleati Educational directorcongratulated Gubisch. Chairman announced letter Treasurer reported $100 in ship's int off dryer trap before and after Piney Point upgraders and advised all received from captain. He reported SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE fund. No beefs or disputed OT use. Next port: Norfolk, Va. members to upgrade skills at Lun everything running smoothly with no Sea-Land Service), May 3—Chair reported. Crew gave galley gang vote deberg School. Treasurer reported beefs or disputed OT. Chairman man Ervin Bronstein, Secretary SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land of thanks for job well done on salad ship's fund used to purchase new thanked SlU President Michael Dante Slack, Educational Director Service), May 16—Chairman Calvin bar and excellent food. movies in San Francisco. No beefs or James, Secretary F. Costango, Sacco, Secretary-Treasurer John Fay D.L..Johnson, Deck Delegate Carl disputed OT reported. Crew reported SEALIFT CHINA SEA (IMC), May and San Francisco Port Agent Nick Sands, Engine Delegate Juan Toro, Educational Director Kevin DeSue, urgent need for mail service in every 15—Chairman Anthony Zizzo, Celona for visiting the ship. He also Steward Delegate Stephanie Torres. Deck Delegate G. Hernandez, port. Crew asked contracts depart Secreta^ Martin Pak. Chairman dis gave special thanks to Wilmington, Chairman announced payoff in Steward Delegate Donald Williams. ment for clarification regarding OT cussed importance of Piney Point and Chairman gave vote of thanks to Cap Calif. Port Agent George Tricker for Elizabeth, N.J. Educational director for carriage of explosive cargo and • encouraged members to upgrade. help in resolving beef. Secretary urged members to keep accurate tain Tangen for holding sanitary in making potable water in port Crew Secretary announced 15-day order of reported smooth sailing. Educational record of seatiipe and encoiuaged spection during homeward voyage. also had questions about coverage of stores expected next port. No beefs or director reminded members to read crew to upgrade at Piney Point No Chairman reported captain rated ship medical expenses overseas. Next disputed OT reported. Crew gave spe )eefs or disputed OT. Chairman read "10." He reminded gangway watch to Seafarers LOGs and donate to SPAD. port: Pusan, Korea. cial thanks to galley crew for smiles He reported new VCR still needed letter from Seafarers Plans' Ad look out for strangers who may board along with good food: Next port: vessel while in port Educational direc and urged members to upgrade at ministrator Nick Marrone regarding GALVESTON 04/(Sea-Land Ser tor reminded crewmembers to take ad Paul Hall Center when opportunity retirement time. Crew asked contracts Long Beach, Llalif. vice), May 31—Chairman Jim Has presents itself. Treasurer reported $95 department to look into amending ship vantage of upgrading at Piney Point san, Secretary C.Scott, Educational in ship's fond. No beefs or disputed Deck delegate rqwrted disputed OT. ping rules regarding time at sea. Crew Continued on page 20 . .'v- • �SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 19 Final Departures DEEP SEA WILLIE ALBERT Pensioner Willie Albert, 67, passed away July 5. Bom in South Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Albert sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Albert served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He began receiving his pension in Sep tember 1985. PAULBILLIOT LEARTHUR JORDAN Learthur Jor dan, 46, passed away July 31. He joined the SIU in 1970 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Jor dan sailed in the steward department. He upgraded to chief cook at Piney Point in 1989. the deck department. HERBERT BRANDON Pensioner Herbert Brandon, 86, died May IS. A native of Glens Ferry, Idaho, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1937 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis trict (AGLIWD) of the SIU. Brother Brandon retired in July 1968. EVERETT MAXWELL Pensioner Everett Maxwell, 78, died July 20. Bora in Springfield, Mass., he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Maxwell sailed in the en gine departinent. He began receiv ing his pension in February 1980. LICHECTA BUTLER Lichecta But-^ ler,21, passed away July 14. Bora in Louisiana, he graduated from the Harry Lun deberg School of Seamanship in 1992. Brother But ler sailed in the steward department WILLIAM MCRAE Pensioner William McRae, 95, passed away June 26. A Philadelphia native, he joined the union in 1955 in the port of Seattle. Brother McRae sailed in the steward department. He retired in April 1976. ERICDAHL Pensioner Eric Dahl, 85, died June 27. A native of Sweden, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Dahl sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1975. LAWSON EVANS Pensioner Lawson Evans, 87, passed away July 28. Bora in Washington, D.C., he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Evans sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1942. Brother Evans began receiving his pension in June 1969. JUAN HOPKINS 'W ' wich. Conn., he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939 in the port of Providence, R.I. Brother Hat gimisios sailed in the steward department. He retired in Novem ber 1973. Pensioner Juan Hopkins, 79, passed away August 3. Bora in Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Hopkins sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in November 1979. HENRY NUTTING Pensioner Henry Nut ting, 69, died July 8. Bora in Hassell, Belgium, he joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Nutting recently retired to St. Augustine, Fla. RAMON ROQUE Pensioner Ramon Roque, 81, )assed away July 18. A Key West, ^la. native, he joined the Seafarers in 1940 in the port of Miami. Brother Roque sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in February 1971. UGENIUS SIERADZKI Pensioner Eugenius Sieradzki, 80, died August 2. Bora in Lwow, Poland, he joined the union in 957 in the port of Philadelphia. Irother Sieradzki sailed in the en gine department. Brother Sieradzki served in the Polish army from 942 to 1949. He retired in Oc tober 1973. WILLIAMJEFFERSON William Jef ferson, 50, died July 12. RODNEY SIMMONS A Tulsa, Pensioner Okla. native, Rodney Sim he joined the mons, 73, union in 1963 passed away in the port of June 18. He Houston. joined the Brother Jeffer Marine Cooks son completed the bosun recertificaand Stewards tion program at the Lundeberg in 1959 in his School in 1976. He served in the native New U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1%2. Orleans, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Sim KOSTA HATGIMISIOS mons began receiving his pension Pensioner Kosta Hatgimisios, 73, September 1984. in died Apgust 1. A native of Nor^ Paul Billiot, 53, passed away July 5. He joined the Seafarers in 1971 in his na tive New Or leans. Boatman Bil liot sailed in FRANK BLACHOWICZ Pensioner Frank Blachowicz, 72, died June 16. A Maryland native, he joined the SIU in 1975 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Blachowicz sailed in the engine department. He retired in August 1983. ANTOINEGUIDROZ Pensioner An toine Guidroz, 72, died July 10. A native of Leonville-Pt. Barre, La., he joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Houston. Boatman Guidroz sailed as an AB for G & H Towing from 1969 until his retirement in 1985. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. EARL JOHNSON Pensioner Earl Johnson, 66, passed away July 16. Bora in Rocking ham, N.C., he joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Johnson sailed as an en gineer. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Boatman Johnson began receiving his pen sion in April 1989. WOODROW SEWARD Pensioner Woodrow Seward, 79, died June 19. A native of Galveston, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boat man Seward sailed as an engineer. He retired in October 1977. WILLIAM WEST Pensioner William West, 82, passed away May 1. Bora in Mathews, Va., he joined the union in 1967 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman West sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in May 1978. BERNON DAVIDSON Pensioner Beraon Davidson, 78, jassed away June 29. Bora in '4orth Carolina, he joined the union n 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Joatman Davidson sailed as an en gineer. He began receiving his pen sion in March 1983. GREAT LAKES JOHNWEGLIAN Pensioner John Weglian, 81, )assed away August 1. A Miclygan native, he joined the Seafarers in 965 in the port of Detroit. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Weglian retired in August 1974. RAILROAD MARINE JAMES ANDERSON James Ander son, 49, died June 5. A Michigan na tive, he joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of Al pena, Mich. Brother Anderson sailed in the deck depart ment. WILLIAM LANCZKY Pensioner William Lanczky, 77, died April 9. A New Jersey native, he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Lanczky began receiving his pension in Janurary 1971. MARTIN OZMINA Pensioner Martin Ozmina, 87, passed away July 25. Bora in Illinois, he joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Chicago. Brother Ozmina sailed in the deck department. He retired in February 1977. VERNONSAVAGE Pensioner Vernon Savage, 71, died May 8. , A native of Jersey City, N.J., he sailed both as a Great Lakes tugboat operator and as an inland boatman. Brother Savage served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1948. He began receiving his pension in May 1989. CLIFFORD THOMAS Pensioner Clifford Thomas, 79, passed away June 19. Bora in Michigan, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. Brother Thomas sailed in the deck department. He retired in Oc tober 1978. JOSEPH TURNER Pensioner Joseph Turner, 66, died May 8. A native of Sault Ste. . Marie, Mich., he joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Detroit. Brother Turner sailed as a tug linesman with Great Lakes owing until his retirement in December 1987. FRANCIS STEWART Pensioner Francis Stewart, 77, passed away May 9. Bora in Brooklyn, N.Y.,he joined the union in I960 in the port of New York. Brother Stewart served in the U.S. Army from 1934 to 1946. He retired in November 1974. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN ANTHONY GALLO Pensioner An thony Gallo, 74, passed away June 10. He joined the Seafarers in 1967 in his na tive Gloucester, Mass. Brother Gallo sailed as an engineer. He retired in March 1984. •'• • CORRECTION HERNELL E. EDWARDS The August edition of the Seafarers LOG inadver tently printed incorrect in formation on HernellE. Edwards. The notice should have read: Pensioner Ed wards, 71, passed away June 16. A ^uisiana native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1971 in the port of New Orleans, jefore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Edwards comjleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 979. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1944. Brother Ed wards retired in March 1987. •S Max Steen Honored by Seattle Seafarers Paisioner Max Steen, 83, passed away July 10. Broker Steen had no sur viving family when he died, so his SIU brothers and sisters and friends from Seattle's Jewish community joined together to honor his memory. Brother Steen was born in Sweden where for many years he was a professional horse breeder and was involved in the European horse racing circuit. He continued to work widr horses when he flr^t came to the United States during World War II. Steen joined the Seafarers in March 1946 in the port of Baltimore. His first ship was the SS Mission San Araonio. He began sailing as a steward utility and worked his way up to chief steward. In 1969, Steen became a naturalized U.S. citizen and changed his name from Steinsapir. After 22 years of sailing, he began his retirement in 1968 in Seattle. He later moved to Piney Point, Md. to live at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Several years later he moved back to Seattle. When Steen died in June, friends provided funeral and memorial services. Six SIU mem bers served as pallbearers and car ried Brother Steen to his final resting place. -JL. ..V ,. .a "T • �IP ZO Ships Digest pV"' •'• i?,n ,r.' ^'1^;/^,., ^•: ; ? .• • .... " V • '. • •'* • ' '.•: ' • ;.' c* Continued from page 18 ., , SEPTEMRER1993 SEAFARERS IHQ SEAM rO/? (Crowley American Transport), May 23—Secretary R.T. Seim, Educational Director William Cameron. Crew still waiting for cor respondence from headquarters regarding deck beef. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and contribute to SPAD and MDL funds. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed involvement in political areas of union issues. Crew thanked galley gang for fine varied menus and weekly bar becue cookouts. Steward department thanked entire crew for fine team woiic in keeping ship very clean. Next port; Port Everglades, Ha. separate sleeping quarters for day sleepers and watch standers. TTB G/70r0/V (Sheridan Transporta tion), June 4—Chairman Neil Matthey. Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director J. Carnell, Deck Delegate Brian Fountain, En gine Delegate Pete Murtagh, Steward Delegate Michael Hammack. Chairman announced ship scheduled to lay up in shipyard end of June or beginning of July. Crew . gave vote of thanks to company for new couch. Secretary thanked crew for keeping mess room clean at night. Educational director reminded mem bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave many thanks to galley gang and deck department for great cookout on Memorial Day. Louis Sorito Jr., Engine Delegate Richard Robertson, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair man reminded crewmembers to ad here to ETC policies while ashore as well as on vessel. Educational direc tor encouraged members to check upgrading schedule and upgrade at Lundeberg School while off vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Secretary W. Washington, Deck Delegate Errick Nobles, Engine Delegate Earl Adams, Steward Delegate Daniel Crawford. Chair man announced payoff upon arrival in Portland, Maine. Educational direc tor urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew gave vote of thanks to chief steward for job well done. Crew requested new washer and reported refrigerator needs repair. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), June 13Chairman Sam Brooks, Secretary Franklin Robertson, Educational Director John Orr, Engine Delegate Bruce Zennon, Steward Delegate Rafael Cardenas. Chairman thanked OMI LEADER (OMI Corp.), June 27—Chairman Patrick Rankin, galley gang for food and menus. Secretary C. Michael Davalie, Educational director reminded mem Educational Director Davon Mc bers to send seatime in with applica Millan, Deck Delegate Eugene Fintion when applying for upgrading ley, Steward Delegate Nee Tran. courses at Piney Point. No beefs or Chairman requested another dryer for disputed OT reported. Crew re- . crew laundry. He thanked crew for quested new VCR. Steward delegate WESTWARD l^E/Vriy/7E(IOM), ITB GROTON (Sheridan Transporta asked crewmembers not to go in fine job done and announced payoff May 31—Chairman M,W, Kaddertion), June 16—-Chairman Neil Maton July 4 upon arrival in Boston. refrigerators and take things at will. ly. Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa they. Secretary M. Deloatch, Crew gave vote of thanks to galley Crew gave vote of thanks to Rafael tional Director Robert Ohier, Deck Educational Director J. Carnell. gang. Educational director en Cardenas for job well done. Cardenas Delegate Paul Davis, Engine Chairman announced ship is couraged members to upgrade at Paul thanked crew for support and help. Delegate Bert Abella, Steward scheduled to lay up in Brooklyn Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. Delegate Steve Soofi. Chairman an shipyard dry dock. He reported crew reported. nounced ship to shipyard for 5 days 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS will be laid off approximately 3 in Tacoma, Wash. Educational direc weeks. He announced after layup, OMI MISSOURI(Vulcan Carriers), (Amsea), June 13—Chairman Kelly tor urged members to donate to Devine, Secretary Anthony Curran, June 27—Chairman Cesar Gutier ship will go to St. Croix for under SPAD and upgrade skills at Piney rez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck water survey. He reminded crewmem- Deck Delegate Don Deflorio, Point Crew discussed courtesy in Steward Delegate Dehora Grendahl. Delegate Randolf Boiling, Engine bers repair list must be turned in. , crew lounge with use of VCR and Delegate Grant Shuman, Steward Chairman discussed hazard pay with Educational director encouraged radio. Chairman reminded crew to Delegate Abdul Aziz. Chairman crewmembers. Treasurer reported members to upgrade at Piney Point. ' keep lounge clean. reported smooth sailing and an $244 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis No beefs or disputed OT reported. nounced arrival in Tanga, Tanzania. puted OT reported. Crew thanked Crew and officers gave vote of AMERICAN FALCON iCrov/ley He announced outgoing mail should captain for allowing use of rib boat thanks to galley gang for great American Transport), June 19— be given to captain. Treasurer for training. Next port: Jacksonville, cookout. Chairman Harold Power, Secretary reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs Ha. PJ. Zilkow, Educational Director ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan or disputed OT reported. Crew Earnest Cox, Deck Delegate Mike Transportation), June I—Chairman thanked steward department for great NORTHERN LIGHTS aOM), June Davis. Educational director reminded V. Nielsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, cookouts. 27—Chairman Ray Waiters, members to upgrade at Lundeberg Educational Director B. Sengelauh, Secretary K. Whit, Educational School. No bwfs or disputed OT OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Car Deck Delegate C. Brown, Engine Director Keith Jordan, Deck reported.Crew gave vote of thanks to Delegate Carlos Bonefont, Steward riers), June 20—Chairman Ray Delegate Timothy Jackson, Engine steward department for job well Gorju, Secretary Raul Cavalcanti, Delegate Jack Hart. Steward Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward done. Crew asked contracts depart Educational Director Henry Hall, thanked crew for keeping mess halls Delegate Christopher Green. Chair ment for explanation of weekend OT clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to Deck Delegate Kenneth Gilson, En man discussed putting lock on conditions. gine Delegate Thomas Martines, galley gang. Next port: New York. bathroom doors. Educational director Steward Delegate Norman Taylor. CONSTELLATION (Maersk encouraged members to upgrade at PFC JAMES ANDERSON Chairman announced new TV in Lines), June 18—Chairman B. Shel Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis (Maersk Lines), June 20—Chairman crew lounge and dryer in crew ley, Secretary B. Tyler, Educational puted OT reported. Next port: Thomas Anderson, Secretary Hugh laundry repaired. He also reported Director L.Strong, Deck Delegate TaComa, Wash. Wildermuth, Educational Director poor mail service on vessel. He urged Glen Miller O, Steward Delegate F. L. Cochrane, Deck Delegate James members to upgrade skills at Piney Umali. Educational director urged NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Hailstone, Steward Delegate Earl ^oint. Educational director also en members to upgrade skills at Paul Service), June 13—Chairman F. Castain. Educational director urged couraged merribers to upgrade. Deck Hall Center. Treasurer reported $600 members to upgrade at Lundeberg Gothe, Secretary V. Harper, Educa delegate reported disputed OT. No in ship's fund and announced two tional Director D. Bush, Deck School. Treasurer reported $100 in Ijeefs or disputed OT reported by en tape rewinders will be purchased in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT Delegate Robert Rager, Engine gine or steward delegates. Next port: Oakland, Calif, for crew lounge. No Delegate Gerald Yore, Steward reported. Next port: Diego Garcia. *ilew Orleans. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Delegate Michael Harris. Chairman gave vote of thanks to galley gang for JULIUS HAMMER (OCCD, June urged members to take advantage of OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), good food. Crew thanked 'Ashing 28—Chairman Richard Nicholas. upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg . Tune 27—Chairman Glen James, gang" on Midway Island and stated Chairman reported contract exten School. Educational delegate also en Secretary Robert Scott, Educational the six yellow fin tuna and two sion. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs couraged members to visit Piney Director J. Badgett. Chairman wahoo they donated to ship were fan not being received. Educational direc Point. Treasurer reported $75 in reported crew needs new washer and tastic. Next port: Concord, Calif. tor reminded members to upgrade at ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT dryer for crew laundry. Chairman dis Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported reported. Crew gave vbte of thanks to cussed waste disposal. Secretary GOPHER STATE (lOM), June $180 in ship's fund to be used to pur steward department. Next port: Char reported smooth sailing. No beefs or Chairman Dan Teicbman, Secretary chase two sets of fishing poles and leston, S.C. disputed OT reported. Crew gave spe A. Austin, Educational Director M. tackle. No beefs or disputed OT cial thanks to Robert Scott for excel Arron, Deck Delegate Claude New, reported. Crew discussed importance NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico lent salad bar. Chairman urged crew Engine Delegate Eric McTinney. Marine),June 6—Chairman J. Wil of having U.S.-flag ships. Crew re to upgrade skills at Lundeberg Chairman announced date of arrival liams Secretary R. Fagan, Education quested new refrigerator, short wave School. Next port: New York. in Newport News, Va. and reported al Director C. Gallagher, Deck radio and speakers, new beds, new patrolman will meet vessel. Secretary sink. Crew reported antenna needs Delegate D.M, Hood, Engine OVERSEAS HARRIETTE gave vote of thanks to steward depart repair. Crew thanked steward depart Delegate J. Williams Jr., Steward Maritime Overseas), June 20— ment for fine job and extra efforts Delegate B. Winfield. Chairman ment for great food and cookouts. Chairman W. Jeffersen, Secretary putting together barbecues. Educa reported ship running smoothly with H.G. Williams, Engine Delegate tional director urged members to take LNG ARIES(ETC), June 2—Chair very good deck department. He an Nathaniel Gaten. Secretary reported advantage of upgrading opportunities man Dlus Veach, Secretary Doyle nounced payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. and vessel in Lithuania with load of com at Piney PdinL No beefs or disputed Cornelius, Educational Director reminded crewmembers to ask patrol and expected back in United States OT. Crew discussed designating Charles Pomraning, Deck Delegate man about new contract. No beefs or on July 12. He reported smooth sail disputed OT reported. Crew gave ing. No beefs or ^sputed OT vote of thanks to galley gang for reported. Crew announced Seafarers good food and job well done. LOGs received. Crew reported over OOCL INSPIRATION(Sea-Land load in crew mess hall needs repair. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley Service), June 27—Chairman Mark Trepp, Educational Director Donald »ang for doing fine job. Next port: New Orleans. Christian, Deck Delegate Oscar Lopez, Engine Delegate Jeff OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS Kinsman. Educational director en (Maritime Overseas), June 3—Chair couraged members to upgrade skills man Sonny Pinkham, Se<;retary at Piney Point.Treasurer reported Daniel Brown, Educational Director $190 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis Gerald Daley, Deck Delegate puted OT. Crew reported Seafarers Pasquale Giorgilli, Engine Delegate LOGs received. Crew gave vote of Jim Skuhna, Steward Delegate thanks to steward department with special thanks to Chief Cook George Marco Guity. Chairman announced contract negotiations in process. He Monseur who is signing off. Next Cr^wmembers aboard Crowley's Ambassador inspect one of the encouraged members to stay aware of port: Charleston, S.C. ship's lifeboats to make sure it works properly. They are (from left) maritime politics and elect repre Steward/Baker Milton Youmet, AB Glenn Reynolds, Bosun Leon Jekot OMI CHAMPION (OMl Corp.), sentatives who support U.S. mer and ABs Rubin Mitchell, Ben Bess and Robert Grubbs. June 13r—Chairman Paul Domes, chant seamen. Secretary reminded Lifeboat Inspection members to rqad Seafarers LOG. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported TV in lounge needs repair. Crew gave vote of thanks to gal ley gang and observed moment of silence for departed union brothers and sisters. Next port: Newington, N.H. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), June 24— Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary Daniei Brown, Education al Director Gerald Daley, Deck Union Support When the OM/Leacferstopped off in Boston, SlU member Robert Duncan had a chance to catch up on union business. Delegate Pasquale Giorgilli, Engine Delegate Jim Skuhna, Steward Delegate Marco Guity. Chairman reported telephone conversation regarding contract negotiations with Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco, Chairman discussed contract exten sion with crewmembers. Educational director urged members to utilize Paul Hall Center. No Ireefs of dis puted OT reported. Crew reminded of dress code for meal time. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart ment for outstanding job. Crew con gratulated scholarship recipients and observed moment of silence for departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Pascagoula, Miss. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over seas), June 13—Chairman George Schuj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educa tional Director D. Bautista, Deck Delegate Larry Lee, Engine ' Delegate RJ. Butoh, Steward Delegate Robert Gilliam. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary reminded members that it is time to consider upgrading at Piney Point. Educational director discussed ad vantages of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew congratulated deck department for excellent job painting ship. Crew gave vote of thanks to gal ley gang for job very well done. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), June 13— Chairinan J. H. Lewis, Secretary R. Miller, Educational Director L« Cope, Deck Delegate Glen Thompson, Engine Delegate Scott Wilkirtson, Steward Delegate Thurman Johrtson.Chairman announced arrival in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done and clean area. flOFE/? (Vulcan Carriers), June 6— Chairman Dennis Brown, Deck Delegate Jori Williams, Engine Delegate Danny Thoma^, Steward Delegate Leslie Davis. Chairman annoimced fax sent to union notifying of arrival date. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. Disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Crew gave steward department letter of apprecia tion for excellent work. Next port: New York. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), June 23—Chairman G. Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertei, Deck Continued on pt^e 21 �• V^' . • ' SEPTEMBER 1993 Ships Digest Continued from page 20 1.. :. ••-• . <v..: • Delegate Thomas Luketich, Engine Delegate Alan Hansen, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. He reminded all crewmembers to check with boarding patrolman and those signing off to please leave room clean with fresh linens. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman asked crewmem bers to keep recreation and laundry rooms clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. SEA-LAND A TLANTIC (Sea-Land Service), June 20—Chairman Calvin James, Secretary F.Costango, Educa tional Director Kevin DeSue, Deck Delegate James Rush. Chairman an nounced results of captain's sanitary inspection were good. He thanked crew for good job. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Secretary reported fresh stores will be received in Charleston, S.C. Educa tional director urged members to use facilities at Piney Point to upgrade skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received in Rotterdam. Crew requested new washing machine, VCR, chairs and two vacuum cleaners. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), June 13—Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Ronald Smith. Chairman reported ship just out of shipyard in Norfolk, Va. He reported payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. Secretary reported dishwasher;coffee maker, refngerator and pantry sprinkler need repairs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HA WAII (Sea-Land Service), June 20—Chairman James Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educa tional Director D.G. Gordios. Chair man announced with the threat of going foreign flag, it is important to contribute to SPAD. He reported ap plications for Lundeberg School avail able. Crew gave vote of thanks to SEAFARERS LOG steward department for good food. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), June 27—Chair man Greg Hamilton, Secretary P. Schulz, Educational Director Ray Machaj, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate Melvin Layner. Chairman discussed importance of fire safety and awareness. Secretary discussed garbage and agricultural laws. Educational director reminded members to read Seafarers LOGs and donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis puted OT reported. Crew asked con tracts department to look into lowering retirement age for all Seafarers to age 55. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), June 13—Chairman Charles Herrera, Secretary G.F. Thomas, Educational Director D.F. Dean. Chairman requested patrolman to meet vessel prepared for union business. Crew discussed movie fund contributions. Crew discussed pur chasing bicycles and new lounge sofa with fund. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point when possible. Steward delegate asked contracts department to clarify paying of early meals and extra meals to non-crew people in port. Crew asked contracts department to look into improved optical benefits. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), June 20—Chairman Werner Becher, Secretary J. Or tega, Educational Director Walter Stevens, Deck Delegate Ken Hagar, Engine Delegate Robert Zurfluh, Steward Delegate Virgilio Hofimann. Chairman reported no new information received fiom headquarters regarding contract negotiations. No beefs or dis puted OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), June 28—Chairman H. Gifford. Secretary R. Mathews, Educa tional Director Steve Bigelow. Treasurer reported $40 in movie fund and $90 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Due to dif ference in schedules of watch standers and day workers, crew asked contracts department to look into having separate rooms for members of engine department. 21 Meeting Aboard USNS Capella SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Service), June 26—Chairman R.F. Garcia, Secretary J. Russell, Educa tional Director J.F. Hagner. Chair man reported contract extension. Chairman discussed foreign flag issue and urged crewmembers to write representatives asking the government to give merchant fleet tax incentives and help keep U.S. ves sels U.S. flagged. Educational direc tor announced Lundeberg School class schedule posted and encouraged members to upgrade skills. He reminded members that SPAD helps contribute to keeping U.S. ships under U.S. flag and everyone needs During a recent stopover in Jacksonvilie, Fla., crewmembers gathered in the mess room of the USNS Capella for a shipboard meeting. to do their part. No beefs or disputed Pictured above are (from left) Paul Pagano, Mike Shappo, James OT reported. Chairman reminded Jordan and Joe Conlii ilin. crewmembers to clean up after them selves. He also reminded crew not to tor urged memljers to upgrade at Paul and radios off while in passageway put empty coffee pot back on hot burner. Next port: Wilmington, Calif. Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT because people are asleep at different reported. Deck delegate discussed im times. Next port: Haifa, Israel. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land portance of separating plastic from USNS WILKES (Bay Ship Manage Service), June 17—Chairman R. Me- other garbage. Chairman reminded ment), June 18—Chairman R. Skip Gonagle, Secretary G.Sivley, Educa crewmembers to work as teams in Yager, Secretary K. Dougherty, tional Director A. Jaramillo, Deck crew mess area. Educational Director C.J. Brown. Delegate Michael Anderson, Engine THOMPSON PASS(lOM), June Chairman reported everything run Delegate Leon Fountain, Steward 24—Chairman Jim Colson, ning smoothly and notes good Delegate L. Acosta. Chairman Secretary D. Bergeson, Educational cooperation between all departments. reminded crewmembers to wear Director Joe Walker, Deck Delegate Educational director urged crew to safety gear on deck and thanked them Muhsin Ali, Engine Delegate take advantage of upgrading and for smooth trip. No beefs or disputed Ahmed Yahmed, Steward Delegate educational opportunities available at OT reported. Crew gave vote of Larry Lopez. Chairman thanked Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported thanks to steward department for job company for new washing machine. $239 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Secretary reminded members impor puted OT reported. Steward depart SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser tance of upgrading at Piney Point. ment asked for crew cooperation in vice), June 6—Chairman Rafael Cle- Deck delegate reported disputed OT. not walking on newly waxed decks. mente, Secretary Steve Apodaca, No beefs or disputed OT by engine or Crew gave vote of thanks to Chief Educational Director Charles Hen steward delegates. Crewmembers Cook Doug Swets and Cook/Baker ley, Deck Delegate Theodore Doi, reported spotting 60 foot albino K. Rohy. Engine Delegate C. Mendeiros, whale with pink eyes off coast of WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), Steward Delegate Frank Maliga. No Vancouver Island. June 29—Chairman M.W. Kadderbeefs or disputed OT reported. Crew l/Lr/?/lSEA(SealiflInc.), June 13— ly. Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa asked contracts department to look Chairman Jim Dawson, Secretary tional Director Robert Ohler. into wage and manning increases for W. Williams. Chairman reported TV Chairman reported telex received new contract Crew gave vote of antenna has been repaired and crew firtm company regarding two-month thanks to steward department for job can once again enjoy TV while in extension of contract. Chairman well done. Next port: Honolulu. port. Treasurer reported $56 in ship's reminded crew to keep noise down SEALIFTA TLANTIC (IMC), June fiind. Deck delegate complimented and reported ice machine parts will galley gang on excelleht meals. No 26—Chairman John NefF, Secretary be on board upon arrival in Tacoma, R. Catahan, Educational Director beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair Wash. He also asked crewmembers man asked crew to keep noise down Michael Parker. Educational directo return dishes to pantry. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution re-: quires a detailed audit by cer tified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance com mittee of raiik-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their find ings and recommendations. Mem bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusive ly by contracts^ between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be tween the union and the employers, thdy should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by cer tified mail, return receipt re quested. The proper address for this is; Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to mem bers at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and hves aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for over time (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union offi cial fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar ticle serving the political pur poses of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing arr tides deemed harmful to the union or its collective member ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which con sists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No moniesare to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no cir cumstances should any member jay any money for any reason uness he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipL but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS. Copies of the SIU con stitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequent ly, no member may be dis criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITI CAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the politi cal, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preser vation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment oppor tunities for seamen and boatmen " / I' \ ^ and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD sup ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. Job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such con duct, or as a condition of mem bership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above im proper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter national Union or SPAD by cer tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem ber should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitution al right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad dress is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. •. ' •v-f;--- "I "'-'J. �22 SEFIEMBER1B93 SEJ^MERSLOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Trainee Lifeboat Class 513—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 513 are (from left, kneeling) Michael Pedersen, Jo Doris Stinnett, Michael Johnson, Michael Maddox, Nigel Talley, Stephen Walsh, Marshall Turner, (second row) Jack Caffey III, Michael Woodman, Damon Mathews, Miguel A. Carmona Jr., Warren Moore, Emmitt Sykes, Jimmy Hesson Jr., Michael Natoli, (third row) Ben Cusic (instructor), John McClinton, Anthony Jacbbson, Brian Gaffigan • Richard Smetana and Philip Britt. QMED—Graduating on June 23 as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) are (from left, seated) Michael DiAngelo, John Osburn, Peter Sternberg, Thomas Keseru, Burdette Smart, Brian Monnerjahn, Tracy Hill, Scott Duckworth, Jeffrey Murray, (second row) DiMarko Shoulders, Pasquale Gazillo, Bert Voto-Bemales, Mark Aimer, Michael Ribeiro, Eric Millsap, Kevin Twiford, Neil Carter, John Fleming, John Kasbarian, William Scott, (third row) Peter Littman, Richard Metcalf, Brian Collins, Richard Davis, Martin Allred, Eron Hall, Edward Louis, Erik Larka and Ralph Gosnell. Not pictured are Tedd Avey, John Groom and Christine Cameal. Advanced Firefighting—Upgrading members completing the advanced firefighting course are (from left, front row) Byran Cummings (instructor), Willie Marsh, Debra Gardiner, Harry Nar rower, Fred Caltabiano, (second row) Richard Butrim, William Burns, David Wigley, (third row) Mary Brayman and Warren Blankenship. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations—Complet ing this engine department course are (from left, first row) John Parkhurst, William Parker, Sellers Brooks, Riley Donahue, Steven Hoskins, (second row) Kelly Davis, Cail Montoya, Russ Levin (instructor) and Robert Rudd. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine departmnet ratings are (from left, kneeling) Duane Werda, Carolyn ThifaulL Glynn Courson, Scott Fuller, Celina Butler, Jeffery Roddy, Felipe Clotter, (second row) Greg Garrett, Kevin Cooper, Beckett Young, Stephen Walters, Gene Whellis, George Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on July 14 are (from ow)Jeffer, Willis, Ronald Pheneuf, David left) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Tom Culpepper, Hans Wethal, Jon Beavers, Cromwell Henderson, Gary Winter, Daniel Weaver, (third row)Jeffery Irew Vanbourg. Bowles, Lonnie Matthews and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). Not pictured is Andre Weirauch, Lyie McCorison, Ray Femandez and Thomas Tinsley. Celestial Navigation—Graduating from the celestial navigation course in June are (from left, kneel ing) Ralph Race, Dennis Goodwin, Charlotte Winstead, Jon Weirauch, Don Filoni, (second row) Jim Brown (in structor), Mike Payne, VVarren Blankenship, Hans Wethal, Walter Taulman and Matthew Holley. • f Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the June 29 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) William Begendorf, Erwin Arellano, Charlotte Winstead, David Gannoun, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) Ronnie Davis, Oswald Stoiber, Suzanne Van Schoor, Sah/atore Tomeo and Enrique Garrido, Refngeration Systems— Upgrading memtiers of the engine department completing the refrigeration systems cpurse are (from left, front row) John K. Halim, Bruce Zenon, Rex Solin, Matthew Doherty, (second row) Sean Nicholson, Kevin Conklin, (third row) Pompey Alegado, Jerome Kirstein, Paul Patterson and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). �1, SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG M -*•' <• ^ -• W LWUDEBERG SCHOm. 23 •m^ RacmMkMtmProigrams The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between September and December 1993 at the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in piney Point, Md. All programs aregeared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course sc^ may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industiy and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. I ^ i Cbeck-ln Date October 4 , tsL- Course • Bosun Recertiflcation 4" "• .. ' Complethin Date November 8 ' ' i' Course AhleSeamui Shipbandibig^ Cbeck-In Completioil Date Date Ail open-ended (contact adrai^Bipil^ oilice for starti%^tes) Check-In Date Completion Date Course AsslstantCool^ September 13 November 8 October 22 December 17 ChleTCmi^ ChMSietill^ All open-ended(«mbetadiijytes^^ office fSor starting datm) September 27 ^ l^ovemberS November 19 ^urse Ratia y ' ^ 'i '' '' 'y* Chedk-ln Cmtipletlmi Ihde Dale Septemlrer 27 . November 5 September 20 November 1 September 24 Novembers FirenianAVatertender and Ctiler November 22 Decmitiierl7 Ail stiiderusjlmst take the Oil Spill Prevention and Conkdnmera cla^ Pumproom Maint & Operations . Novembers Decmnberl7 ' Marine Electrical Maintenance n 'i/' ' : •, September 13 October 22 ':<.OdMtaHr22 ; '. : U' : Novembers Marine Electronics Technician II November 8 D^nd)erl7 Hydraulics Stq^mnber 13 October 8 November 22 December!^ October 25 November 19 mding 1992 October 11 December b October 22 Nbi^mberl9 De<%mberl7 Septemlnert November 2 Septemlrerl? November 12 October 25 November 19 Novembers Sealift Operations & Maintenance ; 1 AdilltIdiN^^ The following courses are available through the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg SclmoL Please contact the adinissions office for emoIbnern infiDrmation. •'Cwiilsej Oieck-bi Date Completion Date High School Equivalmicy (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) All open-^nded (contact admissions office for startims dat^) A> m mm m mm UPGRADING APPLKATIOM Date of Birth Name (UW) Address (CSly) (Fin#) (SUeel) .Telephone _£ (AreaCbde) (Zip Code) (Stale) Deep Sea Memberd Monlh/Day/Year (Middle) Lakes MemberQ Inland Waters MemberE] Pacified 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 n 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? GYes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? n Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primary language spoken With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indenting your department and seniority, your clinic card the from and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing die course(s)you have taken and completed TheAdnissions Office WILL NOT scfmbde you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATEOF VESSEL HELD SHIFFED DISCHARGE Id No GNO G NO SIGNATURE. I am interested in the following courts) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class PUot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course • • D • • ENGINE QNO • FOWT D QMED—^Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (MarineElectronics) .DATE. D Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumpmm Maintenance ft Operation Q Refrigeration Systems Maintenance ft Operation • Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3idEngiiieer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Q Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation D Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician • n • • • STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility <3ook and Baker ChiefCook diief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALLDK>ARTMENTS • Welding O Lifeboatman (must be taken with anodiercourse) n Oil Si^l Prevention ft Contaimnent D Basic/Advanced ' Rre Fighting • Sealift D Q • O • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) Hi^ School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESLUfeboat Preparation —-— COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associate in Alts Degree rtaMonwOI be fM In acconlaiice with IhtidwdBMiit tetteronly If yoopretnt original rtcelpli and succtadWayteMpkte the course. If you have any qaathmt,contact your port afcat brfore dcparliiii for Phiey Pstat RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: LBiidel>eitD|itraili«C(al«r. P.O. Bon 75, Plmy Flow, MD MC74. *93 W '• I,' -f-: • An- ";V Tn —— ."V k.:'V' . �V" y=^- "T"^ •'• SEAmKERS September 1993 Volume 55, Number 9 Where will you be in December for the holidays? Whether at sea or ashore, Seafarers can send holiday messages to their loved ones through the LOG. See page 17. ^Brotherhood of the Sea^ Comes Through for Seafarers SIU Launch Operators Rescue 11 Boatmen After Collision Sets off Pre-Dawn Blasts Seafarers Stephen Jean and The Manatee and Egmont ar Robert Layton were getting rived at approximately the same ready to end a long night of work time, within minutes of the initia shuttling pilots across Tampa Bay blast. While the launches raced to on the launch boat Manatee. the scene, the Ocean 255 began a It was Layton's fourth day series of explosions. The barge with the Tampa Bay Pilots As was loaded with 235,000 barrels sociation and his first night duty of jet fuel, oil and gasoline. As Allen explained it, "We with his training partner. The duo were walking down the sidewalk gathered our wits and went about toward the fishing pier at Fort De- looking for survivors. Jean guided the Manatee up Spto State Park where the launch was tied when Jean saw an wind and Allen took the Egmont orange glow in the pre-dawn the opposite way to look for any darkness just before 6 a.m. on mariners in the water. About the same time, the Balsa 37 appeared August 10. "What is that?" Jean wondered through the wall of smoke and aloud to Layton. About then, the flames. The Philippine-flagged two heard an explosion and the ship was headed for anchorage. question was answered. As Jean took the Manatee An outbound foreign-flag closer with Layton standing freighter had collided with two watch on the bow, the jet fuel on incoming tug/barges, setting off a the Ocean 255 exploded. "We series of explosions on the were 600 to 700 yards away when second—the SlU-crewed it went," Jean recalled. "It sent a Maritrans tug Seafarer and barge mushroom cloud 2,000 feet in the Ocean 255. air. I thought all the windows on Jean was dispatching the my boat would shatter." association's night launches AP by Huy Nguyen (The St. Petersburg nrnes) Gap in Flames SIU members I ten Jean shoved off from the pier in the bottom right to rescue the which are operated by SIU mem Inunediately after the blast, ?an 255burning in Tampa Bay. bers. He knew Michael Allen Layton spotted three glow-sticks crew of the tug Seafarer and barge was standing by on the launch shining in the water. Jean lad the strength to swim beyond Guard is continuing its investiga flames and heat, salvage crews Egmont near the Egmont Key maneuvered closer and the two the flames, severd were not able tion. However, news reports im could not uncouple the tug lighthouse to pick up the pilot began rescuing the crew of the o climb aboard the boat. Jean ^d mediately following the accident Seafarer from the barge until the aboard the freighter Balsa 37. Layton provided the extra hands stated the Balsa 37, a 400-foot day after the accident. Seafarer. "I knew there were three ships freighter, was outbound from Port Allen, 24, said he had been "As we got the first three, we that brought them to safety. in the area and there was trouble," saw more swimming toward us," All were exhausted, Jean said, Manatee when it struck the non part of search-and-rescue mis Jean told a reporter for the Jean said. "All of the water was )ut no one was seriously injured. union Capf. Fred Bouchard with sions when he was a member of Seafarers LOG. on fire; jet fuel was everywhere. Once he verified the entire crew Barge B155 and the Seafarer with the Coast Guard. "1 had helped Heard Anxious Voices But there was this gap in the lad been picked up, he called the barge Ocean 255. Only the crew with small boat fires, but notldng Jean radioed die Coast Guard flames at the stern [of the Coast Guard as well as Allen on of the Seafarer was forced to like this," noted the three-year veteran with the pilots. that an accident occurred before Seafarer]. It was like God opened the Egmont and set sail for Eg abandon ship. mont Key to provide the crew of The Balsa 37 was run aground The 38-year-old Jean grew up he and Layton raced down the it up to let them out. Otherwise, after it began taking on water. The the Seafarer with warmth and on nearby St. Petersburg Beach. fishing pier to the Manatee. they would have been trapped and shelter until medical help ar Bouchard came to rest a little He sailed as a commercial fisher Meanwhile, Allen said he heard burned to death." rived. more than a mile inbound from man for 15 years before signing Jean and Layton rescued all 11 "urgency in the voices" between the collision with the barge leak on with the pilots association just two boats on the radio and looked members aboard the Seafarer, in investigation Continues ing No. 6 ftiel oil, which was Con over two-and-a-half years ago. up to see the first explosion. Like cluding a 10-year-old boy who tained before it damaged an The cause of the accident has "That was a first for me and Jean and Layton, Allen took off was sailing with his father, the immediately for the scene. tug's engineer. While all of them not been released as the Coast environmentally sensitive area. plenty to last me my lifetime," he The Ocean 255 was allowed to said. "But if someone is in the bum out near Fort DeSoto Park. water, you go get them. I'd expect Because of the intensity of the the same if 1 was there." Help Locate This Missing Miiid The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Amanda Marie Escobedo. AP by Peter Cosgrove The Philippine-flagged Balsa 37can be seen to the right below the smoke pouring from the tug Seafarer and barge Ocean 255 following a collision in Tampa Bay on August 10. All 11 crewmeml)ers from the tug/barge were plucked from the water by SlU-crewed pilot's launch Manatee. Amanda Marie Escobedo The child was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Arlene Renea Ervin, on August 23,1991 from Olympia, Wash. A felony warrant for custodial interference has been issued in her name. Amanda Escobedo was six years old at the time of her disappearance. The brownhaired, brown-eyed girl was 4 feet tall and weighed 50 pounds. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Amanda Marie Escobedo should con tact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Miss ing Persons Unit of the Renton (Wash.) Police Department at (206)277-6236. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SENATE PANEL TOLD TAT RE-FLAGGING WILL COST NATION MORE THAN DOLLARS 3-YEAR STANDARD PACT ANNOUNCED MEDICAL COVERAGE EXTENDED FOR DEPENDENTS OF SEAFARERS MONTHLY PENSION PAYMENT CAP LIFTED AMO PRESIDENT RAYMOND MCKAY DIES INLAND SHIPPING RESUMES ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BOATMEN KEEP SHARP WATCH FOR CHANGING CONDITIONS FOREIGN-FLAG INTERESTS PUSH THEIR AGENDA THROUGH GORE ‘REINVENT GOVT’ GROUP NEW RECERTIFIED STEWARDS: UPGRADING IS THE WAY TO GO PPO PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR NEW BEDFORD AREA SEAFARERS CLINTON TO UNVEIL HEALTH PLAN THIS MONTH MARITRANS SEAFARERS EARN TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT EXPRESS MARINE BOATMEN COMPLETE SPECIAL COURSES BOSUN DUBS AMERICAN MARINER’S HISTORIC GRAIN VOYAGE ‘FANTASTIC’ PINEY POINT GRADUATE SAVES LIFE OF MARINER SEAFARERS STAY ON-THE-GO ABOARD AMERICAN REPUBLIC AMO PRESIDENT RAY MCKAY PASSES AWAY MCKAY’S LEGACY INCLUDES SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND NAVIGATION SIU LAUNCH OPERATORS RESCUE 11 BOATMEN AFTER COLLISION SETS OFF PRE-DAWN BLASTS 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 09/01/1993 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. 9 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log