http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/8b1802433feca35dad025605adb1e59f.PDF a82553f1b3cc90ba70f83bca42579654 PDF Text Text ••• ••5^' ' v;#:-•• •• ;^f • OFFKIAl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INnRNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, UKiS AND INLAND WATERS DISTRia •AFt-CIO Lindsey Williams, Sill Pioneer, Dies at 79 Page 7 Lindsey Williams , / •-'• / ./ ' '/ • '>V>' �2 OCWBER1993 SEM=MERSUm President's Report Maritime Stuiiy Commission Backod By Congnssionai SubcommBioo Health Care Reform— Off to a Good Start Insofar as America is concerned, health care looms large as a na­ tional crisis. Last month, President Clinton, who pledged to address the problem during his campaign, announced to Congress the broad principles of his administration's proposed national health care system. While more details of the Clinton plan can be found elsewhere in this edition of the Seafarers LOG, it should be noted that it is a pro­ gram designed to counter the rampant and ravag­ ing problems in medical care today—including lack of coverage for 37 million Ainericans and costs that keep mounting. Fortunately, we in the Seafarers are among Michael Sacco those in the United States who have health in­ surance. And while the last two decades have been economically difficult ones for our industry, the Seafarers medi­ cal plan has remained financially sound through prudent and wise management. This has allowed ^he Seafarers Welfare Plan to maintain comprehensive coverage for its participants. Thus for Seafarers the health care crisis may not seem so immedi­ ate. The same can be said for the millions of union members who also have good health care benefits through their collective bargaining agreements with their employers. But the truth is all workers who enjoy medical care coverage have a deep stake in the Current debate. For one thing, the cost of providing health care to the uninsured has been put on the backs of the people who have coverage. It is the insured who end up paying higher costs as hospitals, doctors and forprofit insurance companies pass on the tab for t^ng care of Americans with little or no health insurance coverage. Another effect of skyrocketing medical care costs is to put in danger the benefits of those who have health insurance. As costs esca­ late, health plans must look for ways to meet the bills. The result to the insured person is decreased coverage, increasing deductibles, copay systems, limited selection for seiVice providers and other restric­ tions instituted for cost-control. Basically, out-of-control health care costs have provoked medical plans to look for ways to make cuts just in order to meet rising expenses. Certainly unions are familiar with the squeeze on existing benefits. In recent years, 75 percent of all disputes arising in union contract talks came from health care-related issues. These days a strike is most likely to involve a difference over health care. j The SIU and all of American labor will be very carefully keeping track of the Clinton health care proposal as it moves through Congress as well as other legislative initiatives on the subject. The SIU, along with the AFL-CIO, will be generally working to ensure that any com­ prehensive health care system enacted into law is fair to all Americans, provides coverage to every American, spreads the ex­ pense of medical services evenly and equitably and contains costs. In particular, the trade union movement also will be working closely with the administration and members of Congress to make sure the high level of health care benefits and coverage which union members have won at the bargaining table is not reduced or subjected to a tax. American labor intends to push vigorously for swift action on this issue as the more time that goes by without a national health care sys­ tem in place, the more existing benefits are jeopardized and the more people find themselves without adequate coverage. As it stands now, the Clinton health care approach allows non­ profit, multi-employer health insurance programs—such as the Seafarers Welfare Plan—the ability to continue to offer to their par­ ticipants the full scope of comprehensive services in place under their plans. The Clinton administration proposal says these kind of plans can continue to give more in the way of benefits than what would be mandated by law. Additionally, spokesmen for the president have indi­ cated that under the Clinton plan the benefits that go beyond the stand­ ard benefit package prescribed by the government will not result in adverse tax consequences to the participants of these plans or to com­ panies which pay into multi-employer plans. At first blush, there is much in the Clinton health care system plan the American labor movement can support. In the upcoming months, as Congress begins its full examination of the Clinton proposal, the SIU and all U.S. unions will be deeply involved in the debate. The SIU's goal, as always, will be first and foremost to see that the needs and interests of Seafarers and their families are met in any national health care plan that ultimately becomes the law of the land. Volume 55. Number 10 October 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Two separate efforts to create majority leader and the House and measure by House Armed Ser­ panels to study the role of the Senate minority leaders. Once vices Committee Chairman Ron U.S.-flag merchant marine with created, the commission would Dellums (D-Calif.). The Dellums amendment regard to national security and the have 60 days to submit its report. would initiate a technology economy are underway in Limits Participation development program to provide Washington. The Hollings-Lipinski com­ abase for advanced shipbuilding, House members already have mission differs from the one begun debate a bill that would proposed by Gore's NPR. Mem­ create a market for U.S.-built form a committee to analyze the bers of the Gore commission double-hull tankers and expand need of the U.S.-flag maritime in­ would be selected solely by the federal loan guarantees for U.S. shipyards. As a separate bill, the dustry. Meanwhile, the National president. Performance Review (NPR) While the size of the Gore shipbuilding legislation had report overseen by Vice President commission has not been deter­ passed the Merchant Marine and A1 Gore recommended last month mined, no more than three mem­ Fisheries Committee. that a different commission be set bers could be from the seafaring Senate Bill Differs up also to investigate the mer­ labor, subsidized carriers. While the House is still con­ chant fleet. It appears probable Department of Transportation sidering the defense funding bill, that in the near ^ture both com­ and the Federal Maritime Com­ the Senate already has approved mittees could be functioning. its version of the measure. The mission. On September 22, the House The Gore panel would be upper chamber did not include Merchant Marine Subcommittee chaired by a representative fi-om any aspects of the shipbuilding marked up for the full Merchant the National Economic Council legislation in its version. Should Marine and Fisheries or Defense Department. It would the bill passed by the House differ Committee's consideration legis­ be required to submit its report from the Senate version, mem­ lation calling for a commission to within 90 days of its creation. bers from both branches of Con­ study the U.S.-flag merchant fleet gress would meet to iron out the and its role with national security. Other Bills Moving differences. Subcommittee Chairman Wil­ While the effort tocreate comThe other maritime revitaliza­ liam Lipinski (D-Ill.) introduced ttees is taking place, two pieces tion bill before the House is the the bill (H.R. 3103) a day before of legislation associated with Maritime Security and Competi­ the subcommittee reported it maritime revitalization are await­ tiveness Act of 1993 (H.R. 2151). favorably to its parent committee. ing action by the full House of It was recommended to the full The legislation is similar to a bill Representatives. body just before the August offered by Senate Commerce As the Seafarers LOG was recess began. Committee Chairman Ernest going to press, the House was The measure is designed to Hollings (D-S.C.) in August. debating the Fiscal Year 1994 amend the 1936 Merchant Marine It c^s for a commission com­ defense funding bill which incor­ Act by creating a Maritime posed of members from maritime porated the National Shipbuild­ Security Fleet Program which labor, shipbuilding, international ing and Conversion Act. would make eligible up to 90 commerce and other related fields Originally offered as a separate U.S.-flag vessels operating in in­ appointed by the president, the bill, the legislation (H.R. 2547) ternational commerce to receive a Speaker of the House, the Senate was amended into the funding subsidy for 10 years. Gore Report Calls for Marine Review Several maritime related is­ sues were included in a 168-page report on "reinventing govern­ ment" released by President Bill Clinton and Vice President A1 Gore on September 7. The document was prepared by career civil servants whose charge from the vice president was to look for ways to streamline the federal government in order to make it more responsive to the people. The National Performance Review (NPR), as it is known, took six months to complete. The review dealt with all aspects of the federal govern­ ment. The Clinton administration estimated $108 billion would be saved and more than 250,000jobs would be eliminated over a fiveyear period if all of the proposals made in the report were imple­ mented. Within the outline was a onesentence call for the establishment of an indq)endent commission to conduct a detailed investigatioii into the U.S.-flag merchant marine industry and the benefits the country derives from it. The state­ ment did not spell out who would serve on the committee, how long they would serve or what specifi­ cally the panel would examine. As reported last month in the Seafarers LOG, a leaked draft about maritime for the NPR was to call for the total deregulation of the maritime industry, including the elimination of the 1920 Jones Act which stipulates that only U.S.-built, U.S.-crewed, U.S.flagged vessels transport cargo between two domestic ports. However, there was no such lan­ guage in the document when it was unveiled. While the draft was not in­ cluded in the September 7 release. the document continues to be cited by foreign-flag interests who are out to scuttle the U.S.flag merchant fleet. Noting the efforts made by foreign-flag allies to influence the NPR report, Herbert Brand, chairman of the board of the Transportation Institute, in­ formed Gore in a letter, "As one who has been involved in the maritime industry for well over 45 years and has borne witness to all manner of attacks on it by, those who would benefit from its demise, never before have I seen their efforts underwritten by the government. "This, indeed, is a sad commentaiy and one that bodes ill for the well-being of this nation," added Brand. (The Transporta­ tion Institute is a trade association representing U.S.-flag vessel operators engaged in domestic and intemationd business.) Also concerning maritime, the review called for establishing re­ employment rights for merchant mariners who leave private sector jobs to serve aboard vessels during times of war or national emergency and for cutting in half the funding provided by the federal government for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. SIU Rallies In Support of Mineworkers Seafarers participated in a rally with members of several other AFL-CIO unions in sweltering temperatures on September 3 to show their support for merhbers of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) in their ongoing strike against Bituminous Coal Operators' Association (BCOA). The union now has 17,500 mirwrs on strike in seven states in Appalachia and the Midwest Voicing their enthusiasm in front of UMWA headquarters in Washington are (left to right) SIU members Leo Ryrin, Alex Lottig, Roliert Clemons. James Crisler, Anthony Luzopone, Luis Escobar, Richard Taylor and Kenneth Creque. • I �OCTOBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 OH Spin Ship Crews Vote for Seafarers • "®:^ .v. Crewmembers working aboard 16 oil spill response ships voted last month to join the ranks oftheSIU. By a count of 47-43 with one challenged ballot, the mariners working for Dyn Marine Services aboard Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) ships around the country voted to be represented by the Seafarers. Representatives from the union and the company are scheduled to meet this month to begin negotiations on a contract. The vote was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) after the union filed pledge cards in August requesting an election. Voting took place on all 16 vessels located along the U.S. coastline as well as in Hawaii and the Virgin Islands on September 2. The ballots were taken to NLRB headquarters in Washington and counted on Sep­ tember 9. A total of 111 crewmembers were eligible to vote. The union for purposes of wage, hour and working conditions will Wearing union colors, Lone Sfar ffesponder crewmembers (left to represent all crewmembers on the rigtit) Mate John Lambermont, Oiler William "Buzz" Canslerand Cook vessels with the exception of the captain and chief engineer. Ray Salas show their approval. During organizing meetings with SIU representatives prior to the vote, crewmembers stated their reasons for going union. "Being affiliated with the Seafarers will give us greater job security," noted OS Stephen Brown, who works aboard the Georgia Responder. "We want to make sure we have good medical and pension benefits," added Mate John Fitzsinunons of the Florida Responder. "A union like the SIU will do that for all the crewmem­ bers." Outgrowth of CPA '90 Dyn Marine, a subsidiary of DynCorp, operates the oil spill response ships in behalf of the MSRC, a not-for-profit corpora­ tion created by major oil com­ panies following the passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CPA '90). The law was Congress' response to the Exxon Valdez dis­ aster in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1989. When the tanker ran aground, it created the worst oil spill in U.S. history as more than 10 million gallons of crude escaped. There was no pre­ planned effort available to con­ tain the oil before it washed ashore. OPA '90 changed the way tankers sailed into U.S. territorial waters. Among the new regula­ tions was one calling on vessels to have a response plan and capability in place in the event of an oil spill. In August 1990, major oil companies organized and funded MSRC in order to comply with the new law. MSRC established a series of responsesites with ships, trained personnel and oil spill containment equipment to handle any disasters created by tankers whose owners contribute to the new corporation. The goal was to have the response program opera­ tional before the August 1993 deadline set by OPA '90. The ships designed by MSRC are 208 feet long and have a nineperson operating crew. In the event of a oil spill, the vessels have quarters for up to 38 people. Each ship is equipped with two deck cranes, two stern- a Continued on page 8 Foreign Shipping interests Unmasked :A. International Plot Seen to Invade U.S. Waters As the LOG went to press, it learned that a substantial part of the attack on the U.S. merchant marine and the govern­ ment programs which serve as its under­ pinning are emanating from an interna­ tional group of lawyers, accountants and trade consultants who have ties to foreign shipping companies. Much of the thinking of the foreign groups spearheading the attack on U.S. shipping is revealed in a September 20, 1993 article in the South China Morning Post. The news story makes clear a primary source of the recent spate of assaults on the U.S. merchant marine and American maritime policy. Up to now, the knowledge of the institgators has been fuzzy with much of the work seeming to originate with a tiny group of free­ traders. This article makes it evident that the recent vehement onslaught on American shipping is rooted in a well- financed and well-coordinated group of lobbyists for foreign shipping interests. Named in the article as the firms be­ hind the effort to deep-six U.S. maritime laws and diminish the role of Americanflag shipping in order to replace it with foreign vessels are three firms; Sheldon & Mak, Moore Stephens and Manchester Trade. Quick research into a series of news articles printed in publi­ cations around the world indicates that each of these groups has deep ties to foreign interests which stand to profit substantially if American shipping is wiped out. Initial research reveals: • Sheldon & Mak is a law firm based in Southern California which has a reciprocal affiliation with China's largest legal entity, the Shanghai Finan­ cial Law Firm. The Shanghai lawyers' group has among its rolls 40 firm attor­ neys who also hold positions in the Pre U.S.-Flag Greup To HgM Attacks On American Ship ITades Concerned with the health of the American merchant marine, forces repre­ senting a wide range of interests including patriotic groups; citizens' organizations; shipping companies active in ocean-going. Great Lakes and domestic commerce; maritime unions representing seamen and boatmen; and shipyards have banded together to counter efforts to downsize the U.S.-flag fleet. The group, which named itself the United States Maritime Coalition, was formed at a meeting called by SIU President Michael Sacco in Washington, D.C. on Sep­ tember 23. Attended by 135 people from a broad spectrum of organizations, the group pledged to seek a U.S. maritime policy consistent with the interests of the Chinese government. • Moore Stephens is the 17th largest public accounting firm in the world and one of the biggest in the ship­ ping world. Based in London, it numbers among its clients Greek and Polish ship­ ping interests, including the Polish Steamship Agency. Tjie accounting firm advises and works with Sovcomflot, the giant ship­ ping entity controlled by seven private transportation companies and the Rus­ sian government. Moore Stephens not only serves the international shipping sector as the world's largest accountant for shipping interests, it also offers consulting ser­ vices in related areas such as ship finance. As a result of a recent merger, Moore Stephens is the accounting firm of most of die protection and indemnity (P«&1) clubs which insure the marine indust^. Most P&l clubs are based in places like Continued on pc^e // A GROUP of professionals spearheading an initia­ tive to encourage the Clinton administration to deregulate the United States shipping market is seeking support from Hong Kong shipping in­ terests. The ^oup comprises in­ ternational trade lawyers Sheldon and Mak, Lon­ don-based accountancy iRrm Moore Stephens, and Manchester Trade, an in­ ternational trade consult- The deregulation move is seen as a radical policy nation. shift as it will open USIn opening the session, Sacco said it flag trade to foreign-built was time to combine the strength of all the and repaired carrier groups that believe the United States must lines, foreign investors have a vital shipping capability. "The full and foreign crews. implication of an America without U.S.flag ships has not been realized in the "If these recommenda­ administration, among certain policy­ tions come to pass, the makers and in the press," Sacco said. world shipping industry "It is up to us to tell thecomplete story... stands to gain significant and that is: America can only be an opportunities to expand economic and defense superpower if the their businesses,"the nation has sufficient shipping power under group said in a statement the U.S.-flag, available in times of conflict and stabilizing trade in times of peace," the The goals of an Intematlonal group of lawyers, accountants and trade consultants with SIU officer said. ties to foreign shipping are exposed in a recent article in the Freight and Shipping Post Continuedon page II section of the South China Morning Post, a Hong Kong newspaper. W -V - mrcv-r. • gawic--:. -1 ' .• •• �4 SEAFARERSLOG OCTORER1993 sill Calls on Congress to Close Inland Safety Loophole majority of individuals working and women sailing aboard inlanc contributing to the safety of on inland water vessels from vessels of more than five gross maritime commerce," stated Ar­ holdingCoastGuard-issuedmer- tons. Similar legislation passec thur Volkle, associate general chant mariner documents (also the House last year, but Congress counsel for Maritrans. Sacco said that the number of known as z-cards)—no matter adjourned before the Senate towboat casualties have been sig­ Wliht the tonnage of the boat. could complete action on the nificant during the period from Presently, individuals serving measure, 1981 through 1990. According to on inland towing and harbor In its testimony of September the Coast Guard's data base, towing vessels as well as ocean 8 to the Subcommittee on Coast and harbor tugs of less than 100 Guard and Navigation hearing on casualties involving towboats gross tons are not required to hold the legislation, the SIU em­ under 300 gross tons numbered z-cards. On navigable rivers and | phasized that the safety of crew 8,242, of which 5,047 or 62 per­ lakes, except the Great Lakes, the members on thousands of tugs cent were attributed to personnel causes. majority of individuals" working j and towboats is at stake. As defined by the agency, per­ aboard a tug or towboat are not "The SIU strongly backs this required to hold merchant measure because it has been anc sonnel causes include such fac­ mariner documents. The Coast will continue to be a strong advo tors as inattention to duty, Representative Bart Stupak (DGuard, however, does require that cate for safety, the safety of its intoxication, error in judgment, Mich.) speaks In favor of Inland on all river and lakes towing ves- members, the safety of vessels on lack of knowledge, lack of train­ documentation legislation. sels of 26 feet in length (regard- which its members earn their ing, lack of experience, operator less of tonnage), the operator of livelihood, the safety of the en error, fatigue, stress, improper Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) also the boat must hold a document vironment, and the safety of the safety precautions, failure to voiced support for the legislation, issued by the agency. communities along the rivers comply with rules, regulations stating, "In this growing industry, TheCoastGuardalsorequires banks," SIU Executive Vice and procedures, improper load­ I thir^ that the requirements of that tankermen working aboard | President Joseph Sacco pointec ing, cargo stowage, securing, this act are a minimd intrusion on mooring and towing. Further, of people to provide safety tugs and toWs hold a document | out. the accidents attributed to person­ throughout our country for ship-^ with the appropriate endorse­ Need For Safe Waterways ments. All other hands abpardl Tugs and barges are respon nel causes, 82 percent resulted in ping on our inland waterways." vessels on the nation's navigable sible for a multitude of cargoes groundings and collisions. Sacco stated that although the The SIU believes that these boat operators and tankermen rivers and lakes, except fte Great Lakes,carrynomerchantmanner|f,„„ Among the casualties are indicative of the hold a docunieixt with the ap­ Executive Vice President Joseph document, other endorsements or material transported on the need to assure all users of the propriate endorsements, current Sacco stresses the importance of licenses. nation's rivers and lakes are inland waterways and the com law needs to expand to include all safety standards on the nation's The inland documentation bill petroleum products, forest anc munities along the rivers that the other hands aboard the vessels. navigable rivers and lakes in his (H.R. 1915), would require "The captain of the vessel is farm products, coal, metallic ores mariners who man the commer­ testimony on Capitol Hill. mariner documents for all men radiation materials and chemi cial craft which share these water­ responsible for the safety of his cals—including benzene^ am­ ways are uniformly examined by crew and his vessel; however, monia, sulfuric acid and fertilizer the Coast Guard for the positions there are times that a deckhand In many cases the cargo is hazard they hold. In the deep sea sector may be involved in certain ous or combustible or both, Sacco where all members of the crew aspects other than his usual duties are either licensed or docu­ while the vessel is underway or noted. "Given the nature of the mented, the accident rate due to product carried, the large popula­ the human factor is significantly Required to Hoid Merchant Vice Admiral Albert Hertion centers on the rivers' paths ess," the SIU official said. Mariner Document or Licenw berger (Ret.) was sworn in as the Documentation Process and the unpredictability of the head of the U.S. Maritime Ad­ • All deep sea and Great rivers themselves, it is ludicrous To obtain a merchant mariner ministration (MarAd) after the Lakes mariners working that within this large segment o document, which is a form o Senate unanimously approved aboard U.S. merchant vessels waterbome transportation, there identification issued by the agen­ his nomination shortly after of atleast 100 gross tons. are personnel in the industry who cy, the applicant is subject to a returning to Capitol Hill follow­ • The operators of towing are not required by law to meet 'ederal Bureau of Investigation ing its August recess. minimal criteria similar to that re­ FBI) check and review of vessels 26 feet in length or His nomination had been quired of deep sea personnel," the criminal records and, as a result greater regardless of tonnage held up for several months by SIU official stated. of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, navigating on rivers and lakes, three farm-state senators who must make available any infor­ • All tankermen with ap­ Company Supports Plan opposed Herberger's stance in mation contained in the National propriate endorsements. Maritrans GP Inc., the largest favor of cargo preference. Drivers Register related to any independent maritime transporter President Clinton announced Exempted from Hoiding of petroleum products in the U.S. driving offense pertaining to al­ the retired Naval officer as his Merchant Mariner Document coastwise trades, is among the cohol. Merchant mariner docu­ choice to head the Department or License growing number of maritime ments are denied by the Coast of Transportation agency in • Individuals serving companies to have thrown their Guard if within 10 years prior to April. After being approved for aboard inland towing vessels he date of the filing, the applicant strong support behind the legisla­ the post of Maritime Ad­ Albert Herberger of less than 100 tons. las been convicted in court of a tion. ministrator by the Senate Com­ narcotics violation, unless the in­ • Individuals serving Tt must be remembered that, merce, Science and dividual has submitted evidence aboard harbor towing vessels Herberger began his life at even if not carrying hazardous Transportation Committee in to the agency to reasonably war­ 100 tons. of less than June, Herberger saw his sea as a merchant mariner. He is substances, these vessels, if rant the conclusion that he is no • Individuals serving nomination put on hold by a graduate of the U.S. Merchant operated imprudently, threaten onger involved with or as­ Senators Conrad Burns (R- Marine Academy in Kings the safety of other vessels operat­ sociated with narcotics and is aboard ocean tugs of less than 100 tons. Mont.), Hank Brown (R-Colo.) Point, N.Y. and sailed aboard ing on the waterway; it makes suitable for employment. and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). merchant vessels until he joined little difference that all the crew• Individuals serving There are more than 5,000 tugs members of a tanker are screened The senators stated they dis­ the Navy in 1958. aboard harbor tugs of less than While serving in the military, when the other vessel makes a and towboats in the U.S.-flag 100 tons. agreed with Herberger's views on fleet and close to 3,300 of those cargo preference and claimed Herberger accumulated more wrong turn and causes a collision. operate on the nation's rivers and We see H.R. 1915 as significantly they wanted more time to study than 17 years of executive ex­ akes, which make up 25,777 tied up. In an emergency situa­ perience involving all aspects of his nomination. tion, the deckhand on watch is miles of navigable waterways. Coast Guard Requirements managing manpower resources under the direction of the captain. Under Senate rules, a single including for Merchant Mariner Gathering Support recruiting, training, There are times when he will be senator may delay indefinitely education, distribution and Document Bipartisan support for H.R. called up to the bridge by the cap­ the final approval by the whole logistics. Prior to his retirement • Evidence of drug-free 915 was displayed during the tain or even when the cook could chamber of a presidential ap­ urinalysis. hearing. In a statement to the sub­ active duty in April 1990, pointee. In this case. Burns, from • Oath to adhere to all ap­ committee, Representative Jack be called on in certain situations." the Albany, N.Y. native served Brown and Grassley, all ardent plicable federal laws. The vessels exempted from ields (R-Texas), ranking deputy commander-in-chief • Check of National Driver opponents of cargo preference as the Coast Guard merchant of the U.S. Transportation Com­ Register for drunk-driving or minority member of the Merchant legislation, withheld mand where he was responsible mariner document requirement Marine and Fisheries Committee, controlled substance violations. Herberger's name from con­ for developing and implement• Criminal record check said, "The requirement to obtain include marine equipment of sub­ sideration until they had a ing a strategy to promote with the FBI. merchant mariner document al- stantial proportions. Many of the • Verification of U.S. chance to talk with the admiral government and civil sector boats in question are driven by citizenship or evidence from ows the Coast Guard to deter­ about his position. Grassley, support for improvements in all engines with horsepower in the mine which individuals may pose INS of lawful entry and per­ who consistently has attacked modes of national transporta­ manent residence in country. risks to vessel safety. The Coast tens of thousands. There are some the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, tion. • Proof of employment in Guard exercises continuing over­ towboats that push more than 50 the industry or evidence of sight over seamen required to barges at a time, making the over­ was the last to drop his hold, August 1990, Herberger military service. thus allowing the Senate vote to wasIn named all tonnage of the combined vice president for • Renewal every five years. maintain documents as a condi­ take place. marine equipment unit close to maritime affairs at the Interna­ • Completion of 60-90 days tion of employment, and may hat of an ocean-going vessel, (U.S. cargo preference laws tional Planning and Analysis suspend or revoke a document for ofseatime. said the SIU official. mandate that a certain percent­ Center in Arlington, Va. He be­ • To obtain an advanced cause. Without a documentation age of government-impelled came a consultant for MarAd requirement, the Coast Guard is H.R. 1915 has been presented rating, passage of Coast Guard cargo be carried aboard after his nomination was an­ jowerless to act against a seaman to the House Subcommittee on examination indicatingproficien­ American-flag vessels.) who may commit a serious error Zloast Guard and Navigation and nounced. cy and knowledge. or offense." is awaiting further action. The SIU is urging Congress to pass legislation designed to close a loophole in the nation maritime standards which is en­ dangering the safety of the men and women who sail on the nation's rivers and lakes. As the law currently stands, the loophole exempts the vast HerbersfBt Sworn In As Maritime Head - . •' I �tf-': V>:-'-Z p:rm '••Pm; OCTOBER 1993 SEAEARERSLOG 5 Seafarers Ratify New Three-Year Contract far LNG Vess^s Seafarers working aboard Energy Transportation Company (ETC) vessels ratified a new three-year contract with the com­ pany last month following a series of shipboard votes. The pact, retroactive to June 16, increases wages and benefits, while making changes in the working conditions aboard the eight liquified natural gas (LNG) vessels that sail between In­ donesia and Japan. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco held meetings with Seafarers aboard several LNG vessels to discuss the changes and answer questions concerning the Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco reviews changes in the new ETC agreement with Seafarers aboard the LNG Leo before voting. new contract, which in many Orgulf Boatmen Endorse Pact For Work Aleng Mississippi River Seafarers sailing aboard Or­ gulf Transportation tugboats along the Mississippi River and its tributaries have overwhelm­ ingly ratified a new four-year contract with the company. The new pact incliides a wage increase and expanded medical benefits coverage which took ef­ fect September 15. It also coit tained changes in the work rules aboard the boats. These changes, which were made with an eye toward Orgulf fleet expansion, brought about a mutual agreement between the company and the union to reopen the contract prior to its December 31 deadline. The new pact will run until the end of 1997. Crewmembers provided sug­ gestions and ideas for the new agreement when SIU officials serviced their vessels as well as through correspondence with the union. Representatives for the SIU and the Cincinnati-based com­ pany held six negotiating sessions beginning in the spring. Delegates to the talks included Deckhand Greg Camel, Lead Deckhand Gary Gillespie and Cook Nigel Godden. Voting by SIU members aboard the tugboats was inter­ rupted by flooding this summer along the Mississippi River. Most of the Orgulf fleet of 21 boats was '"•'/ See page 13 for photos of crewmembers ratifying the contract aboard LNG vessels. three-year life of the contract. The pact includes outpatient medical care for spouses and dependents of SIU members. It also allows the board of trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan to lift the $1,000 monthly cap, which will permit qualified members to retire and get higher pensions. The contract calls for changes in the crew compliment aboard the LNG vessels. Sacco told crewmembers this measure was tied to efforts by the union to ob­ tain future LNG contracts, thus creating more jobs. "I talked with the crews about the important changes taking place in the maritime industry and, in particular, within the LNG market," Sacco recalled. "There is a tremendous potential for growth with LNG transportation and we are looking to be part of it." "This new contract will allow ETC to compete around the globe," noted Steward/Baker Henry Jones Jr., who sails aboard the LNG Leo. "It's a good contract because it provides greater job security and oppor­ tunities for the membership and our families." Negotiations for the new pact began in the spring. Although the previous contract expired June 15, the union and ETC agreed to an extension under which the members continued working. While aboard the vessels, Sacco also discussed the training and upgrading opportunities available at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion in Piney Point, Md. He ad­ vised the crewmembers how courses at the school are constant­ ly updated to provide Seafarers with the latest information that will help .them with their jobs aboard LNG vessels. "All of the ships I was aboard were in excellent condition," Sacco said. "They were clean and looked great. It was a pleasure to visit the LNG vessels and talk with the crews." Great Lalces Memlfers Approve New Agreement Representing the Seafarers in talks with Orgulf Transportation are (left to right) Deckhand Greg Camel, St. Louis Port Agent Joe Sigler, Cook Nigel Godden and Lead Deckhand Gary Gillespie. * Seafarers aboard American Steamship Co. vessels like the American Republic are covered under the new Great Lakes contract. An Orgulf tugboat sails up the MIsslssipi River past Alton, III. layed up until the river and its tributaries b^gan receding in August. Orgulf tugs push barges loaded with coal, grain, steel pipes and other items along the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers. Trade Gouncil Continues Efforts To Organize Avondaio Shipyard The New Orleans Metal Trades Council is continuing its efforts to begin the collective bar­ gaining process for workers at the Avondale Shipyard in New Or­ leans. In July, Avondale workers voted to go union by a margin of 1,804 to 1,263 at the traditionally non-union site. A coalition of trade unions from the New Or­ leans area, including the Seafarers, worked together during a four-month organizing campaign prior to the vote. The effort to organize the yard, the largest private employer in New Orleans and one of the nation's leading shipyards, was initiated by shipyard worker Dick Creed. Over a two-year period with his wife. Creed informed his fellow workers through flyers about the activities of the com­ pany thaf were not in the employees' interest. regards parallels the union's standard agreement. Seafarers working aboard ETC vessels will receive a cumulative increase in base wages of 11 percent over the Among the issues of interest to Avondale workers were a see­ sawing wage scale, nepotism and favorism in hiring and promotion practices by managers, unsafe working conditions, workers' paying a very high contribution rate for medical care compared to the company contribution and a so-called employee stock owner­ ship plan with little employee participation. In Ae balloting conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, 650 ballots were chal­ lenged. A majority of these votes were withheld by the NLRB be­ cause the names of the people cast­ ing ballots did not appear on voting eligibility lists. A hearing on the matter was set for late September. Union representatives meet with Avondale workers regularly. "We are letting the employees know that this is a full time opera­ tion and that the fight goes on," Great Lakes Seafarers have approved a new contract that will cover their wages, benefits and working conditions into 1997. The new four-year agreement with the Great Lakes Association of Marine Contractors (GLAMO), a management group of Great Lakes operators, in­ cludes wage and health benefit increases as well as changes in the work rules. SIU members ratified the new agreement, which is retroactive to August 1, by casting votes on their vessels throughout the Great Lakes region. For the first time, outpatient medical care is available for the spouses and dependents of Great Lakes members. In meetings, cor­ respondence and ship's minutes, members had expressed their concern that this be included when the new pact was negotiated. Representatives for the Seafarers and the companies held six negotiating sessions begin­ ning late June in Cleveland. When negotiations continued past the July 31 deadline for the previous contract, the union and GLAMO mutually agreed to ex­ tend the pact until an agreement was reached. The contract calls for yearly pay increases throughout the life of- the agreement and maintains all earlier benefits. "This is a good contract with a lot of improvements that will help us. The outpatient medical Care for dependents is great. We really needed this," said ABAVatchman John Spezia, who sails aboard ASC vessels. The companies which incor­ porate GLAMO include American Steamship Company (ASC) based out of Buffalo, N.Y., Cement Transit Company of Cleveland and Litton Great Lakes and Erie Sand Steam­ ship Company of Erie, Pa. The fleet transports iron ore, stone, coal and salt along the Great Lakes. said SIU Representative Bobby Milan of New Orleans, who has assisted the Metal Trades Council during the drive. "lliis is why we are out in the yard handing out pamphlets and talking with them. We do not want them to think that we've for­ gotten them after the vote." Milan noted the company has been contesting the election since it was held and the results an­ nounced. He said the trade unions involved "are going to be there fighting for the employees every step of the way." Besides the SIU, other unions working with the New Orleans Metal Trades Council in the or­ ganizing effort are the Boiler­ makers, Carpenters, Electricians (IBEW), Insultors, Iron Workers, Laborers, Machinists, Operating Engineers, Painters, Plumbers and Pipefitters and Sheetmetal Also covered under the four-year agreement are crewmembers workng aboard the Richard Reiss, an Erie Sand Steamship Co. vessel. Workers. • ..'•'"•ki: • • '• •'..VillV., • , �6 ocnmai993 XAFARBISLOa AFL-CIO httensifSes BaWe to Mix Tirade Deal I :<v., ' Warning that the proposed breakfast in New York, Kirkland shortcomings of the side deals.) North American Free Trade summed up organized labor's Heading South of the Border Agreement (NAFTA) woulc views on NAFTA w'^en he said, Under NAFTA, tariffs anc spell disaster for miillions of U.S "We shall demor t ate that we workers and for the nation's are indeed a free and independent other trade regulations among the economy, trade unionists labor movement, in no one's United States, Mexico and throughout the country recently pocket but our members, when it Canada would be removed during began stepping up efforts to con­ comes to the so-called Free Trade the next 10 years, thereby en­ vince Congress to reject the trade Agreement with Mexico. couraging U.S. businesses to deal which originally was "We believe NAFTA is a sell­ move south of the border to take negotiated by the Bush ad­ out of working Americans. It advantage of cheap labor and in­ ministration. would be deeply damaging to the adequate environmental stand­ A number of "No NAFTA country and to the communities ards. events took place across the that make up America. And the The AFL-CIO estimates that countty on Labor Day, including labor movement is going to fight enactment of NAFTA woulc parades in Cleveland and Cincin­ it with everything we've got." result in half a million U.S. nati and rallies in North Dakota President Clinton last month citizens losing their jobs. It also and Minnesota. Additionally, the officially kicked off his campaign would lead to a general decline in APT.-CIO has collected hundreds to enact NAFTA, during a White wages for those who still have of thousands of signatures on House ceremony when—sur­ jobs, according to studies by the anti-NAFTA petitions, and or­ rounded by former presidents Economic Policy Institute (EPI). ganized labor's legislative com­ Bush, Carter and Ford—he The EPI estimates that NAFTA mittees in key congressional signed side agreements quickly would reduce the wages of districts met with members of the negotiated by his administration 70 percent of U.S. workers whoare House and Senate during the concerning labor and environ­ not in high-skill, high-technology Seafarers from the port of Honolulu (pictured above) recently took part August recess to reiterate the mental protection. in a "No NAFTA" demonstration in Hawaii. The event was one jobs by at least $1,000 per year. dangers of NAFTA. Clinton during his campaign example of the AFL-CIO's campaign to prevent the so-called free Opponents of NAfTA have Seafarers who have not al­ last year promised not to support trade agreement with Mexico and Canada from being enacted. ready done so are urged to contact NAFTA until it included such presented finely detailed argu­ their senators and congressmen side deals. But the AFL-CIO, ments against the deal. House catil't hide this simple fact: mental agreement that excludes and ask them to reject NAFTA, a along with key elected officials Majority Whip David E. Bonior NAFTA still threatens to make air and water. deal which AFL-CIO President on Capitol Hill, and farmer and (D-Mich.) and House Majority American jobs our Number 1 ex­ "Under this agreement, we Lane Kirkland recently described environmental groups, immedi­ Leader Richard Gephardt (D- port," said Bonior, the third rank­ will not be doing the best for our as "a poison pill left OVCT from the ately denounced the side accords Mo.) are among those who have ing Democrat in the House. people," he added. "Drawn down last administration." as failures, cementing their op­ described NAFTA as a high-risk by the lower wages in Mexico, Gephardt pointed out, "Under experiment in which countries at position to NAFTA. our standard of living will con­ NAFTA, the Mexican govern­ far different stages of economic NAFTA: A Sell-Out (Throughout the debates about development tinue to stagnate or decline." ment refused to allow industrial and democratic NAFTA is scheduled to go NAFTA, Ae AFL-CIO has main­ NAFTA proponents, includ­ relations—the right to strike, the before the House late this month tained its position in favor of truly rights attempt to merge their right to bargain collectively and ing Senate Minority Leader Bob or in early November. While the 'air trade deals which benefit all economies. (Mexico's poverty right to freely associate—to be Dole (R-Kan.) and Senator John trade deal apparently has little nations involved. However, the rate is 40 percent, while its gross covered under the dispute resolu­ C. Danforth (R-Mo.), argue that backing in the House, it has far federation of trade unions insists domestic piroduct is one-twen­ tion procedures of the agreement. the trade deal would open the tieth of that of the United States.) greater support in the Senate. that NAFTA is not a "fair trade" "All the fanfare about the This is a glaring and critical omis­ Speaking at a Labor Day agreement, largely due td the Continued on page 20 completion of side agreements sion, equivalent to an environ­ Clinton introduces National Heaith Care Reform Plan Congress to Take Up Plan; Organized Labor Offers Its Backing J,?;:- .. .'A'.:' Organized labor supports President Clinton's health care reform plan, and will "conduct a major campaign for its enactment by the Congress," said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. "This plan will accomplish a goal that the labor movement has sought for the better part of this century: health care for every American." Clinton unveiled the plan in a nationally televised address on September 22, although many of the details had been made public roughly a week earlier. But final action on health care is a long way off. Clinton's speech merely marked theofficial kickoff of an intense national debate that will last for many months. Later this month, the president will send his proposal to Congress for debate. Meanwhile, a number of competing plans also are being offered by both Democrats and Republicans. Some of the key points of President Clinton's program in­ clude: • Requiring all employers to provide health insurance to their employees. • Establishing and enforcing, through federal or state govern­ ment, cost limits on private sector health insurance premiums, as well as limits on doctorand hospi­ tal fees. • Prohibiting health insurance firms from refusing to insure an applicant, or charge excessively high premiums, due to an individual's health condition. • Providing coverage for every U.S. citizen, regardless of their health or employment status. (Al­ most 40 million Americans cur­ rently have no coverage. Many others are underinsured.) • Greatly simplifying paper- How Clinton Heaith Plan Would Be Financed ($ Billion, 1994-2000) Sources of Funds: Medicare Savings ($124) Sin Taxes ($105) Medicaid Savings ($114) Savings to Other Federal Programs ($47) Revenue Gains ($51) Former Medicare and Medicaid Recipients Now Covered by Alliance Plans ($259) Uses of Funds: Long-Term Care ($80) Medicare Drug Benefit ($72) Public Health/ Administration ($29) Subsidies for Low-Income Firms and Workers* ($169) Deficit Reduction ($91) Alliance Coverage ($259) 'Includes self-employed tax deduction Estimates are preliminary and do not incorporate interactive effects. work and eliminating waste and medical fraud, leading to substan­ tial savings. The president also said the only new taxes under his plan would be on tobacco products, plus a surcharge of 1 percent im­ posed on large corporations that decide not to join health alliances. Joining trade unionists in sup­ port of the basics of the plan are large corporations including Chrysler Corp., Xerox and Beth­ lehem Steel; senior citizens groups; many health insurers; and medical providers such as the American Academy of Family Physicians. (The AFL-CIO is part of the Health Care Reform Project, a diverse, non-partisan coalition that collectively repre­ sents 50 million Americans who support the plan.) Thus far, the nation's big health insurance companies and the National Federation of Inde­ pendent Business have been the . most vocal opponents to the president's plan. The business group represents many com­ panies that do not provide their workers with health care coverage. Clinton's proposal calls for employers to pay for at least 80 percent of their employees' premiums. Employers still would be able to pay more than 80 per­ cent, however. Provision Protects Seafarers The president's plan allows multi-employer, non-profit plans like the Seafarers Welfare Plan and others associated with unions to continue to serve their mem­ bers and provide high-quality AB Photo by Greg Gibson A joint sesion of Congress gathers to hear President Clinton outline his plan for health care reform. care. Multi-employer plans, under the Clinton proposal, may continue to offer more benefits than the core benefits package which the president's plan would mandate. Spokesmen for the president have indicated that under the Clinton plan, the benefits that go beyond ^e standard benefit pack­ age prescribed by the government will not result in adverse tax conse­ quences to the participants of these plans or to companies which pay into multi-employer plans. However, there are others in government who have suggested taxing benefits if they exceed the government's standard package. The AFL-CIO and the SIU will work vigorously to oppose any suggestion or placement of such taxes. In addition, a provision in the SIU's new three-year standard contract states that in the event of a national health care system being enacted by Congress and signed into law by the president, the union and its contracted operators will, work to ensure that Seafarers and their families con­ tinue to receive the high level of benefits they currently enjoy. Continued on page 20 �it' .-.m- OCTOBER 1993 SBVARBISUK 7 Former VP Llndsey Williams Dies of Heart Disease at 79 Lindsey Williams, a longtime the American merchant marine Additionally, he served during SIU official who pioneered the or­ delivered military supplies. During the 1970s as president of both the ganizing of inland boatmen and the invasion of Okinawa, his vessel Greater New Orleai^s AFL-CIO deep sea merchant mariners for the was torpedoed and sunk. and the New Orleans AFL-CIO union, passed away September 12 After the war. Brother Williams Maritime Trades Council. In the at Elmwood Medical Center in was assigned as an organizer in the former capacity, he worked as chair­ Louisiana due to heart disease. He Gulf area. He was involved in the man of the federation's Committee was 79. drive toorganize the Isthmian Line, on Political Education, which recom­ Brother Williams served the and later was appointed as the mended to union leaders which can­ Seafarers in many capacities from SIU's director of organizing. didates the AFL-QO should endorse the time he joined the SIU in 1942 Red Campbell, retired SIU vice in local elections. until he retired in the spring of president-contracts, worked with Retired SIU official Buck In 1988, Lindsey Williams was honored for his many years of service 1979. Always politically active, he Williams during several organizing Stephens, who worked with Wil­ to the union when the shiphandling simulator building was named for was vice president of the union's campaigns, on cruise-ship con­ liams for 30 years, described him as him. He is joined by his wife, Cordelia, and SIU President Michael Gulf Coast District from 1965 to tracts and on other projects. "a good leader, the type who Sacco as he cuts the ribbon. '79. He also worked informally "Lindsey was a dedicated official wouldn't ask anyone to do some­ with the union even before he who always was available to pro­ thing he wouldn't do. He was al­ signed on as a rank-and-file mem­ vide sound advice and leadership," ways receptive to suggestions and ber, as well as after he retired. Campbell said. "He was well or­ new ideas." In 1988 the SIU honored Wil­ ganized and a decent guy to work liams by naming the shiphandling for and with. He had a classy Brother Williams remained ac­ simulator building at the Paul Hall relationship with the members." tive even after he retired from the Center for Maritime Training and SIU. In '79 he was appointed clerk Other Activities Education after him. Though renowned for his work of New Orleans Municipal Court, a "We remember Lindsey Wil­ as an organizer. Brother Williams position which he filled for about 10 liams as a fierce fighter for seamen assumed many other respon­ years. He also was a member of the and boatmen," said SIU President sibilities during his career with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Michael Sacco at Brother Williams' SIU. He was the Gulf Coast area Commission and of the state Athletic funeral mass in New Orleans. "We director of the Inland Boatmen's Commission, which regulates remember him as a keen strategist Union from 1961 until 1976, when boxing. and superb union organizer the IBU merged with the SIU's Brother Williams lived in "Although Lindsey technically A&G District. He was the New Or­ Metairie, La. for the last four years. Lindsey Williams (left) worked closely with SIU members and pen­ retired from the SIU in 1979, he leans port agent from 1950 to 1960 He is survived by his wife, Cor­ sioners. He is pictured above counseling Pensioner Arthur A. Smith never really retired from the (having succeeded the late Earl delia; a son, P. Lindsey Williams; a on his retirement benefits. seamen's movement," Sacco con­ Bull" Shepard) and in 1968 he be­ daughter, Estelle Williams Hubtinued. "He never retired from the came a trustee of the Seafarers Pen­ bell; a sister, four stepchildren and trade union movement, and he cer­ sion Plan. two grandchildren. tainly never retired from politics. Herb Brand, chairman of the board of directors of the Transpor­ tation Institute and a longtime as­ Tom Fay has been named vice sociate of the SIU, said Williams president of the Seafarers Harry "was instrumental, he played a Lundeberg School of Seamanship leadership role in every major ef­ in Piney Point, Md. The 35-yeiar fort in which the union was in­ SIU member becomes the fifth per­ volved. He was one of (late SIU son to head the joint union and con­ tracted-company training facility, President) Paul Hall's most highly replacing Ken Conklin, who retire regarded and respected associates. earlier this year. Above all, he was a very direct and Fay brings to the job the exforthright person for which he was lerience of years at sea on board respected everywhere." merchant ships, as well as the Brother Williams, the son of a variety of duties he has held ashore union printer, was bom in Poplaror the union. Prior to accepting the ville. Miss, butspent most of his life assignment, he was serving as port in New Orleans. He began his agent in Honolulu. maritime career in 1935, working Fay joined the Seafarers in Bos­ aboard towboats on the Mississippi ton in 1958. "I was following my Ken Conklin announces his retire­ River, and within a short time he brother, John (the present SIU ment as Lundeberg School VP. began organizing river tug and towsecretary-treasurer), to sea," he boat crewmembers. recalled of his start in the union. in various political and trade union When the United States entered "He already was sailing and I liked activities. Fay and his wife, Doris, have World War II, Williams joined the Jndsey Williams played an active role in virtually every beef in SIU what he told me about it. three daughters: Robin Fay, Anne Seafarers and subsequently sailed listory. Here he hits the bricks with then-SIU President Paul Hall and The Boston native sailed in the Marie Boidi and Donna Lindsey, a in almost every combat zone where allow Seafarers during the Robin Line beef of the early 1960s. engine department and worked his Lundeberg School graduate who way up the ladder to an electrician's rating. Fay worked briefly at SIU sails as chief steward. Conklin came to the Lundeberg headquarters in the early 1960s School in 1967 following a 23-year before returning to sea. He came career in the U.S. Marine Corps ashore again in 1980 as a head­ where he rose from the rank of quarters representative. private to major. In 1987, Fay became the port The Clifton, N.J. native heard agent in Honolulu. While there, he served as a vice president of the from a fellow Marine that the Hawaii AFL-CIO and secretary- school was looking to create a train­ treasurer of the Honolulu Port ing program for young people inter­ Maritime Council. He was involved ested in beginning a career as seamen on U.S.-flag ships. Con­ klin, who had served as a boot camp drill instructor in the service for more than three years, interviewed and was hired for the position. Having been with the facility since its inception, he held a variety of positions at the school. He became Lundeberg School vice president in 1985, serving as the facility's chief officer. Conklin noted one of the most satisfying experiences he had in his 27 years at Piney Point was working with the trainees. "This was a very gratifying job when you are able to use your skills and knowledge to lelp young people become trained Williams was an advocate of effective and ongoing grassroots political action. He worked with many elected officials in the Gulf states in behalf of U.S.-flag shipping. He is pictured above at the May 1963 Tom Fay holds a meeting with and useful members of our society," Lundeberg School staff. le said upon retiring. SlUNA convention, flanked by then-President Paul Hall and Senator Russell Long. , ' -.r. Ken Conklin Retires Tom Fay Heads School . .. ':'M'i.V' )• - .r i-;' .sp -•te'" • w: �mgi'/ 8 SEAFARERS LOG A Message to SlU Members From the Seafarers' Plans (Editor's Note: The following information is provided to Seafarers by the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Seafarers Pension Plan, Seafarers Vaca tion Plan, Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, and Marine Ccoks and Stewards Sup plementary Plan. It is reproduced here in its entirety.) Tlje Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans are in the process of revising the summary plan description booklets which describe your benefits. However, until these booklets will be available, the Trustees would like to notify you o: several recent changes that have been made to these Plans. This article contains important infor mation about the benefits you may be entitled to receive from these Plans. We suggest that you keep this article until you receive the revisec booklets. In addition, the Trustees of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan and the Marine Cooks & Stewards Supplementary Plan would like to notify participants in these Plans o; some recent changes. OCTOBER 1993 ^ :}•••• • . Pre-retirement Joint and Survivor Annuity The pre-retirement Joint and Survivor Annuity is the benefit that is available to your spouse if you are vested in the Seafarers Pension Plan, but die before you reach retirement age. The Plan now gives your surviving spouse a choice of how they wish this benefit to be paid to them. Pre­ viously, your spouse could not receive this benefit until the date when you would have reached retirement age. Under the new rule, if the total amount of this benefit at your death is less than $3,500, your surviving spouse will receive the entire amount in a lump sum at the time of your death. If the value of this benefit is between $3,500 and $25,000, your surviving spouse may choose to receive the entire amount in a lump sum at the time of your death, or receive it in monthly payments at the time when you would have reached retirement age. Your spouse must make this choice in writing. If the value of the pre­ retirement annuity is greater than $25,000, your spouse must wait until the time you would have reached retirement age, and will then receive the survivor's benefit in monthly payments. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN Outpatient Benefits for Dependents There has been one minor change in this Plan, The Trustees are pleased to announce an addi required by a change in the law. In accordance tion to the benefits that are provided by the with the law, the Vacation Plan now honors all Seafarers Welfare Plan. As a result of many lawful levies that are served upon the Plan. The requests from participants, the Union negotiatec Plan will notify you immediate y if a levy against increased contributions to enable the Plan to pay you is received In the event that the Plan should for outpatient care for the dependents o receive i levy for state taxes owed, unpaid employees whose employers are paying the ap­ alimony or child support, or other lawful debt propriate rate. If you are a deep sea employee and owed by you, it will be held for a period of 15 your employer is signatoty to the July 1993 con­ months. If you apply for vacation benefits during tract with American Maritime Association com­ this period, the Plan will deduct the amount re­ panies, you are eligible for this benefit. Other quired by the levy from your vacation check. As deep sea employees and inland employees are required by law, levies received from the Internal eligible if the employer is paying the required Revenue Service for federal income tax owed are rate. The Plan will pay 80% of the reasonable and permanently kept on file by the Vacation Plan, customary charge for diagnostic treatments, visits and will be honored at such time as you apply for to the doctor's office, and certain home health vacation benefits. care and hospice care. This new benefit is subject to an annual deductible amount of $50 per de­ GREAT UKES TUG pendent. AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN Eligibility for Maternity Benefits The Trustees are pleased to inform you of the The Plan has liberalized the eligibility require­ ments for maternity benefits, so that it is now bllowing recent Plan improvements: easier to qualify for this benefit. Under the old tension Increase rule, an employee had to meet the Plan's Pension benefits available from this Plan have eligibility r^uirements at the time of conception been increased approximately twenty percent and at the time of delivery. Under the new rule, 20%). The benefits of existing pensioners has the employee only has to meet the Plan's been increased by this amount, retroactive to Oceligibility requirements at the time of deliveiy. ober 1, 1992. All employees who retired on or Limitations on Benefits after October 1,1992 will receive the new benefit As a result of the rising cost of health care, the evels. Trustees have placed the following restrictions on Withdrawal Benefit the benefits provided by the Welfare Plan: The Trustees have reduced the waiting period Visits to a Podiatrist - The Plan has limited ;o apply for this benefit to one year from the time payment for visits to a podiatrist to 20 visits per an employee leaves covered employment. Pre­ year. The Plan will pay a maximum of $40 for viously, an employee had to wait two years to each podiatrist visit, and no more than $1,000 for apply for this benefit. surgery or related services rendered by a Reimbursement for Type 1 Statement of podiatrist. fcamings Physical therapy, occupational therapy and rehabilitation therapy - The Plan has clarified The Plan will now reimburse a pension apthat it does not cover occupational therapy or >licant for the costs associated with obtaining a rehabilitation therapy. The Plan will pay for up to ~'ype 1 Statement of Earnings from the Social twenty physical therapy visits within a year from Security Administration, when the Type 1 State­ the time treatment begins. ment is required as part of the pension application. ' 'he Plan will only reimburse an employee once or these costs. SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Cap on Pension Benefits removed MARINE COOKS AND STEWARDS Previously, the maximum monthly pension SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN benefit that a pensioner could receive was $1,000. The Trustees of this Plan are pleased to an­ The Trustees have removed this cap under the nounce a six percent (6%) increase in benefit following conditions: Deep Sea - Based upon the contribution rate evels. This increase was retroactive to January 1, of all deep sea employers, all deep sea employees 991 for existing pensioners. For all applicants may qualify for the increased benefit. To qualify, who retire on or after January 1,1991, the monthbenefits are calculated based upon the in­ a deep sea employee must accrue 125 days of creased rates. covered employment after June 16, 1993. Inland - Inland employees of companies that If you have any questions about any of the are contributing at least $6.60 per day to the changes described above, you may contact the Seafarers Pension Plan may be eligible for the administrative offices of the Plans by writing to: increased benefit. To qualify, an inland employee Plan Administrator must accrue at least 125 days of covered service 5201 Auth Way after the date their employer began contributing $6.60 per day to the Pension Plan. Camp Springs, MD 20746 Coast Guard Issues New Drug Test Rules New rules implemented by the original rules. The extra testing Coast Guard mean Seafarers will often occurred when mariners not be subjected to as many drug changed jobs or renewed licen­ ses. tests as in the past. When the federal agency im­ The new regulations, an­ nounced in the May 28 edition of plemented its drug testing pro­ the Federal Register and effec­ gram in December 1989, it set up tive as of June 28, permit mer­ five versions of analysis: pre^ chant mariners to be exempt from employment, periodic, post-acci­ pre-employment or periodic tests dent, probable cause and random. if they have passed a Coast All but random began as Guard-required analysis within scheduled. A lawsuit filed by the. the previous six months. The rule SlU and the Transportation In­ also exempts mariners from a pre- stitute, an association of U.S.-flag employment or periodic test if shipping companies, caused the they were subject within the pre­ agency to re-write the regulation vious six months to a Coast Guard dealing with random testing so random testing program for at that it would apply to mariners in shipboard work deemed to be least 60 days. Under the Department of safety sensitive and delay its start Transportation's regulatory for almost two years. Pre-employment testing is regime for drug testing of ship­ board workers, any Se^arer who conducted when a mariner is is sailing in a job deemed to be seeking to go to sea. A periodic safety sensitive is subject to ran­ test is performed when a mariner dom testing. The new exemption renews or upgrades a document or applies whether or not the mem­ license. Post-accident testing takes ber actually was tested while place, as the name implies, ^ter an working on board a ship. Thus, if accident occurs on a vessel. A probable cause test is given a member has worked at least 60 days within the previous 185 days when a crewmember is suspected and did not refuse to take a ran­ as being under the influence dom test, he or she does not have while on board a ship. Random to take a pre-employment or peri­ testing is done by Coast Guardapproved technicians who board odic analysis. The Coast Guard authorized vessels and test crewmembers the change in the drug testing whose jobs are safety sensitive. All the tests are done by regulations to keep mariners from talung any unnecessary or repeti­ urinalysis. Clearance for all tests tive tests required under the is good for six months. Oil Spill Crews Vote Seafarers Continued from page 3 launched 32-foot support boats, one 18-foot search-and-rescue boat, a helicopter landing pad and a stem-mpunted skimmer. Each vessel also contains booms, skim­ mers, transfer pumps, power packs, storage bladders, dispersants and protective clothing. Each can hold 4,000 barrels of recovered oil. Located Around Nation Vessels located along the At­ lantic coast include the Maine Responder at Portland, Maine; New Jersey Responder, Perth Amboy, N.J.; Delaware Responder, Philadelphia, Pa.; Virginia Responder, Virginia Beach, Va.; Georgia Responder, Savannah, Ga. and Florich Responder, Miami, Fla. Assigned to the Gulf coast are the Louisiana Responder in Venice, La.; Gulf Responder, Lake Charles, La.; Texas Responder, Galveston, Texas and Lone Star Responder, Corpus Christi, Texas. Serving the Pacific coast are the Washington Responder, Everett, Wash.; Oregon Responder, Astoria, Ore.; Pacific Responder, Richmond, Calif, and California Responder, Port Hueneme, Calif. The Caribbean Responder based in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Hawaii Responder located in Honolulu serve the region for which they are named. Mate Matt FrankowskI checks fuel on a rescue boat aboard the Delaware Responder. Ready to report for duty on the Delaware Responder are Oiler Jessica Slate (left), AS Randy Attaway (center) and Asst. Eng. David Hall. �OCTOBER 1993 UAFAKIKUIG Challenger Crewmemhers On Call During Port Call I' '• wmiO'iKtfn r.V,'" , •WM '^•v.. j.' t: - • '-"4' • Bosun J. Rodriguez keeps watch on deck activities during offloading. Arrival at the Sea-Land terminal in Port Elizabeth, N.J. means a variety of things to crewmemhers aboard the SeaLand Challenger. When the container ship docks after its 28 day voyage to Jacksonville, Fla. and the Caribbean, some engine depart­ ment members begin the process of preparing refrigerated boxes for offloading. Chief Electrician Curtis Smith and Engine Utility Abby Aragones work the vessel to make sure the right electrical cords are unplugged or remain in service. Others, like OMUs Rafael Quinonez and Rafael Duran, maintain a watch in the engineroom to assist wherever they are needed. In the galley. Chief Steward Herbert Scypes and Chief Cook George Salazar have the freezer and refrigerator ready for the new stores that will come aboard. Bosun J. Rodriguez keeps an eye on the gangway watch as well as offloading and loading operations on deck. Bosun Rodriguez noted to a visiting Seafarers LOG reporter that the teamwork among the crew is great: "Like other SIU ships I've sailed on, this is a great crew who knows its job and how to get it done right." - ~• r ^ 4 Chief Steward Herbert Scypes (right) and SIU Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram go over the procedure for filing medical care claims with the Seafarers Welfare Plan. U:4;S<' 4^-'4''-: '4 • • 'v)'--- >..' '•''-J}-^•' Ready to take advantage of some Maintaining gangway watch is AB Chief Electrician Curtis Smith (right) reviews the list of Chief Cook George Salazar reads shore time is OMU Jesus Vazquez. Robert Bakerman. reefers to be disconnected with Third Mate Kris Katandy. LOGwithAB Juan Ayala in background. 1. ' V • ;"' ,r '2i' i ' ' ->,>V. .J -- '• '' s • / 'S./ • •: ' ^ a. qwanninn a storv about a recent voyage with New York AB Raul Rivera walks into the gal- Heading for town are AB Abad Calero OMU Rafael Quinonez climbs owapping u auwui « ^ ley for lunch. floftl and SA Anancio Cresoo. down into the engineroom. enoineroom. (left) Crespo. Patrolman Jack Sheehan (left) is OMU Rafael Duran a. - : // '-10 •- t;' . . •/ - y..•' -aaLia-' ^ .• ^yyyy mS'-':-/ • J '•••.'^yyy^yyyfyyyy'i-^-'-y �10 Still Needs Seafarers' Skills On Sam Laud « few • -• ' OarORER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG To ensure fast offloading of cargo along the many ports on the Great Lakes, vessels such as the SlU-crewed Sam Laud are designed to handle the procedure quickly and efficiently through self-unloading equipment. The American Steamship Company vessel was built with a conveyor boom system that allows iron ore, coal, stone and most any other cargo earned during the sailing season to be taken directly from the ship to shoreside storage. •, n Once docked, the conveyor boom is released from its secured position on the deck above the hatch covers and swung over the site where the cargo is to be deposited. A conveyor belt which runs the length of the ship under the cargo hatches is started. Gatemen and conveyormen watch the offloading and release cargo from designated holds until the job is completed. Then the vessel is secured agaiii and sails to its next port to either offload or take on more cargo. Making sure the Sam Laud is ready for action each day are Conveyorman John Frankovich and Gateman Randy Frank. The pair maintains the watch on the vessel's offloading system. "Half of the rollers have to be changed every year," Frank told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. He ex­ plained the rollers, which guide the conveyor belt, are made of teflon and get "chewed up" with constant use. lookout for anything that could hamper conveyor Lcond cook Roy calodeiiand Porter Rob"^eS^ are prepared for a brief afternoon visit to town. operations on the vessel. Making sure an oil drum is transferred safely from one deck of the ship to another is Wiper John Olsen. Shifting the hatch cover lift on the deck of the Sam Laud is AB/Watchman Mike Bensman. Deckhand Al Damar reports for duty aboard the Looking forward to some time off the Sam Laud is American Steamship Company vessel. QMED Gary Fuller. '• '7: • Conveyor belt roller replacement requires working in tight spaces Keeping an eye on the loading operations at the Lorain, as Conveyorman John Frankovich knows well. Ohio dock is AB/Watchman Tim Bell. M^y<:rV ^ / / Gateman Randv Frank maintainc: an annineroom w^h ^ we isloadSSlip �r m :,V. ocmERim SEAFAKffS LOG 11 Bunker Work Picks Up for Crowley Seafarers Seafarers who work stVtnarA Tmmtni of Commerce. aboard Journal Crowley tugs and barges in the This increase in business fol­ Lbs Angeles and Long Beach, lows two inauspicious years, and Calif, areas have noticed an in­ it is not the only good news for crease in the volume of bunker marine fuel suppliers in the area. fuel being trafficked in and out of Recently, marine fuel was ex­ West Coast ports, SIU Patrolman empted from the 4.3 cents-perRob Scrivens recently told the gallon fuel tax called for in Seafarers LOG. President Clinton's deHcit reduc­ Since late last year, when a tion plan, thereby saving the com­ state tax on bunker fuel was petitive West Coast market. repealed, sales have increased Because of low trading mar­ gradually to approximately 1.8 gins, taxes on marine fuel can million to 2.5 million barrels per have massive impact on the in­ month in Los Angeles/Long dustry. For example, two years Beach, according to reports in the ago the California Legislature ap- o ne provedi an 8.25 percent. .tax^ on bunker fuel. Sales in Los An­ geles/Long Beach quickly and dramatically dropped, and it hardly seems coincidental that those fortunes began to reverse as soon as the tax was repealed. For SIU members who sail from the port of Wilmington, Calif, aboard Crowley vessels, the tax relief translates into a busy schedule transporting fuel barges and loading tankers in nearby Long Beach and Los Angeles. "We really shot ourselves in the foot with that tax," said tugboat Captain Scott Linsley. 'Everyone is glad it's gone." Tankerman Mickey Main, who- graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1977, said that business slowly is coming back, but is nowhere near its pre-bunker tax level. "We've been doing a lot of dock-to-dock work, moves in the harbor," said Main. "We've also done quite a bit of450 Series On the flying bridge of the Crowley tug Saturn, AS Mike Prevette talks barges, moving oil from San with the captain by walkie-talkie. Francisco to here. Compared to a - ';h Cook/Utility William Rose (right) welcomes Patrolman Robert Scrivens aboard the Crowley tug Saturn. year ago at this time, work has picked up." "We have some of the guys back on schedule. It really helped having that tax removed," noted Scrivens, who provided the photos accompanying this story. Exposal Foreign Shipping interests Unmasked < 'v' . Continued from page 3 Bermuda, the U.K., Luxembourg and Norway among others. • Manchester Trade is an interna­ tional trade consulting organization. It is the creature of Stephen L. Lande, a former trade official for the U.S. govern­ ment. Lande parlayed his experience into a lengthy list of foreign clients. Among Lande's foreign clients are the Korean Foreign Trade Association (South Korea), Fidermex International (Mexico), Hylsa (Mekico), Tubos de Acero de Mexico, Association of Export and Import (Costa Rica), Wiresteel Mexico) and Mexinox SA de CV Mexico). Manchester Trade also is one of the Irms the government of Mexico has registered as an agent that is working in Mexico's behalf for enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA), now before the U.S. Con­ gress. Lande also has been associated in )ress reports with Manchester As­ sociates, a lobby firm headed by William iberle, another former U.S. government International Plot Seen to Invade U.S. Waters trade official, who serves as an agent for many foreign interests. Manchester Associates has worked as a consultant and lobbyist for the J^anese company Nissan and represents or has rep­ resented other Japanese interests as well as groups from Korea, Canada, Chile and Mexico, among others. At one time, Roderick Hills also had an interest in Manchester Trades. Hills, who since 1989 has headed Manchester Group Ltd., is an attorney whose name has often been linked with assisting foreign groups. In 1987, for example, he worked to kill a congressional bill contain­ ing punitive measures toward C. Itoh, a giant Japanese trading house. The intent of the bill was to punish the foreign firm for its role in the illegal shipping of Toshiba Corp.-produced military machinery. (Paranthetically, C. Itoh is one of the players of the North American Export Grain Association, a group of giant agricul­ tural commodity dealers—^many of them foreign-owned—working to scuttle U.S. cargo preference laws.) All the evidence indicates that Presi­ dent Clinton and his officials are com­ pletely unaware of the spurring role of foreign interests in the current assault on U.S. shipping. Nevertheless, much of the thinking of these foreign interests seems to have made its way into the first draft of Vice President Gore's National Perfor­ mance Review maritime document which called for an elimination of the Jones. Act, repeal of cargo preference statutes, abolishment of the Shipping Act of 1984 and a cessation of any form of subsidy to the maritime sector. The foreign interests appear to be set on a massive mobilization against the U.S. merchant marine. It can be deduced that foreign interests have pledged a great deal of financial resources to the fight. Interna­ tional attorneys, accountants and foreign agents calling themselves trade consultants do not work for pennies. As reported in the South China Morn­ ing Post article, there is no mention in the foreign group's statement of the value of a U.S.-flag shipping capability to America's defense and security interests or to the role the U.S. merchant marine has played in times of war and conflict The group seems bent on going beyond dismantling America's interna­ tional shipping programs; it appears to be gunning directly for the Jones Act, the U.S. cabotage laws which allocate marine transport in American coastal and inland waters to American-built Americanoperated and U.S.-crewed vessels. The moves of the well-heeled foreign interests threaten every coastal com­ munity, large or small, along America's 25,777 miles of coast and inland water­ ways. The elimination of the Jones Act America's Needs Unconsidered would deprive these communities of an It is estimated that very substantial employment source, revenue from taxes sums of money are being expended to and bring down environmental and carry out a plan to lobby for a downsize safety standards. ^ ing of the American merchant marine on The results of further investigations the grounds that all the perpetrators by the Seafarers LOG on the work of would be amply rewarded if the inland foreign interests to disband American and international U.S.-flag fleet is shipping will appear in upcoming issues replaced by foreign shipping. of die publication. Pro U.S. Flag Group to Fight Attacks on American Ship Trades Continued from page 3 In a roll-up-the-sleeves-and-get-to..'ork approach, the coalition's participants w established a steering committee as well as working groups to tackle legislative strategies, public affairs and grassroots obbying. James Henry, the president of the Transportation Institute, a trade as­ sociation representing U.S.-flag vessel operators in domestic and international commerce, was appointed to chair the new coalition. The umbrella group pledged to cwrdinate activity in all parts of the United States, in every state and congressional district. The group determined it is vitally im­ portant to form a pro U.S. merchant marine education group particularly in light of an intense lobbying effort by foreign shipping interests which has been made known through an article in a Hong Kong newspaper. The article, entitled "Lobby Group Seeks Backing for U.S. Plans" (by Wong Joon San, South China Morning the Jones Act, cargo preference and the U.S. market would effectively be opened up to foreign operators for the first Post, September 20,1993, page 1), points operating and construction subsidies. to an aggressive and well-coordinated at­ tack on both the U.S.-flag domestic and Such an unraveling of American maritime international fleet on the part of a group of international accountants, lawyers and laws and regulations would "open U.S.-flag trade consultants (see article on page 3). Foreign Groups Pressing These foreign lobbyists, euphemistical­ ly identified in the article as a "group of professionals," hope to see the dismantling of the programs tifiat provide the founda­ tion of U.S. maritime policy. Such an un­ raveling of American maritime laws and regulations would "open U.S.-flag trade to foreign-built and repaired carrier lines, foreign investors and foreign crews," reports the article. The foreign lobbyists, says the article, back a draft proposal of Vice President A1 Gore's National Performance Review (NPR) which calls for a complete elimina­ tion of U.S. government laws and regula­ tions that bolster a U.S.-flag fleet such as trade to foreign-built and repaired carrier lineSy foreign investors and foreign crews. »> South China Morning Post, page 1 September 20,1993, Hong Kong The article reports that a statement by these foreign lobbyists says if the recom­ mendations of the Gore group "come to pass, the world shipping industry stands to gain significant opportunities to expand dieir business." The article reveals that the foreign in­ terests believe they can achieve their goal by exerting influence through lobbying. TTie statement of the so-called internation­ al group cited in the article says: "Indeed time, provided a concerted lobbying coali­ tion is forged." Immediate Action After a discussion on the article, the September 23 meeting participants desig­ nated "United States Maritime Coalition" as the name of the new organization and outlined a program of action. Upcoming issuesof the LOG will report on the coalition's activities. m If •% .4 &:• w •si: '•h- �12 OCWRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers Begin Operations On Twin-Hulled Survey The first Seafarers ever aboard the USNS Victorious, a new Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design T-AGOS ves­ sel, sailed out of the port of Honolulu on August 19. The Victorious, owned by the Military Sealift Command (MSG) and operated by U.S. Marine Management, is used for Ocean surveillance purposes. The SWATH ship's home port is Honolulu. It is designated to per­ form highly classified missions for the U.S. Navy. The unique vessel is 234 feet long, 93 feet wide, has a 24-foot draft and a top speed of 9.5 knots. It is designed to comfortably sus­ tain rough seas so that the tech­ nicians aboard can safely carry out the current assignment. The Victorious is one of four 'T-AGOS 19" SWATH vessels. These are the newest class of TAGOS vessels. The remaining three—the Able, Effective and Loyal—have not begun sailing Operations. "She has nice quarters and living conditions for everyone aboard," Captain Carl Orderich, Pacific operations manager for U.S. Marine Management, told z reporter from the Seafarers LOG "Each room will have a video player and television. There is also an exercise room, ship's store, a self-service laundry and a medical treatment facility. The Victorious has almost everything a person needs while at sea for a period of time and the SWATH design makes her a ve^ comfort­ able vessel to sail on." Honolulu Port Agent J.J. Ar­ nold, who provided the LOG with the photographs accompanying this article, reported the crew was excited to sail aboard the new vessel. "It's unlike anything I've ever seen for the type of ship it is," Arnold noted."The crew couldn't wait to get it out to sea." This is the first time aboard a SWATH vessel for these two PIney Point graduates—OSs Joe Meehan (left) and Fred Fein. SlU crewmembers gather for a group photo before setting sal! on their first military mission aboard the USNS Victorious. They are (from left) AB Jocko Morris, Bosun Samuel Wooten, MDR Jerry Huffman and OSs Fred Fein and Joe Meehan. • ; >• The unique SWATH hull of the USNS Victorious was designed to sustain rough conditions at sea. .ooking fonvard to the new adventure are (from left) Steward/Baker Susan Sanderson, AB William Brode and Oiler Tina Smith. USNS Bartlett Turned Over to Moroccan Navy • I- ^ ,1^ fastfrlends Is QMED Alan Ard (left). Seafarers aboard the USNS Bartlett bid farewell to their ves­ sel on July 26 in a special ceremony as the U.S. flag was lowered and the Moroccan flag raised. This symbolic gesture marked the official turnover of the Bay Ship Management vessel to the Royal Moroccan Navy at Little Creek Amphibious Base in Virginia Beach, Va. Bosun Thomias Gagnon, who served several tours aboard the Bartlett, told a repOTter fiom the SecfarersLOG, "I really enjoyed the ship and I hated to see her go." "Everyone hates to lose a good AB Michael Williams, who also served several tours aboard the ves­ sel. On July 12, all operations aboard the Bartlett were tumed over to the Moroccan NaVy. The vessel is an oceanographic TAGOS ship which sailed the Gulf of Mexico area with a team of Navy scientists, performing high­ ly classified missions. "We had both crews aboard own active oceanographic inter­ ests. The vessel was in excess of the U.S. Navy's needs and was sold to Morocco, a U.S. ally. On July 18, the vessel left port for Morocco. QMED Alan Ard, sailed with the Bartlett to assist the new crew with operations. Anne Novotny, a Bay Ship Management representative, provided the photos accompany­ ing this article. Woman of the Year always brought me back to ibc Bartlett—the people," recalled AB Richard HIgglns (left) and Chief Cook Jeanette Ball pose with a member of the Moroccan Navy during training aboard the Bartlett. the vessel for about two weeks. The SIU crew trained the Moroc­ cans in many different areas to prepare them for when they sailed the vessel back to Morocco. They even prepared their native food using the American stores," recalled Captain Sam Meyer. According to a spokesperson for Bay Ship Management, the SlU and Moroccan Navy crewmembers lower the American flag on Bartlett was offered to the Royal board the USNS Bartlett and prepare to raise the Moroccan ensign. Moroccan Navy to pursue their At a recent banquet In Pittsburgh, Pa., Mary Georghlou was named Woman of the Year by the Daughters of Penelope, the women's auxiliary of the Order of AHEPA (the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association), the largest Greek heritage organization In ^e world and a major community service organization In North America. In photo atiove, Georghlou, who has worked at the SIU since 1981, previously as comptrollerforthe Seafarers Vacation Plan ^d presently as director of process and development, poses with Sen. Paul Sartjanes (D-Md.), who also was presented an award at the AHEPA convention. /. • 3'..' . • �I! •/'¥ OCTOBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 13 -' • 'V.V- ' •^-^^i<5?'Pia5i7:rer ••;•••' •' '• v.: V-• Executive VP Joseph Sacco explains provisions of the new ETC contract to crewmembers aboard the LNG Leo. Thorough discussions and question-andanswer sessions preceded ratification votes by Seafarers aboard the eight liquified natural gas (LNG) vessels for a new three-year agree­ ment with Energy Transportation Corpora­ tion. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco boarded several of the LNG vessels when they docked in Japan to talk with crewmembers about the questions they had about the pact, which included a cumulative 11 percent base pay raise over three years, out­ patient medical care for the members' spouses and dependents, a lifting of the $1,000 monthly pension cap for qualified Seafarers and more. SIU Representative Sal Aquia, who accom­ panied Sacco to Japan, provided the Seafarers LOG with photographs of the ratification meet­ ings on seven of the LNG ships. Asking a question of Executive VP Joseph Sacco (right) aboard the LNG Taurus is Steward/Baker Francis Ostendorf. On the LNG Leo, Executive VP Joseph Sacco (left) em­ phasizes a point with QMED irmo Solomon. Reviewing an aspect of the new ETC pact are (left to right) Capricorn Steward/Baker NOrman Duhe (left) and OS Robert Sway, AB William Boyd, SA Ronnie Fore and Bosun Charles Kahl (right) catch upon union news Executive VP Joseph Sacco on the LA/G Capr/com. with Executive VP Joseph Sacco. Ready to take part in the ratification meeting on the LNG Virgoare (left to right) AB H.J. Thompson, Chief Cook Henry Daniels, SA William Smailey and AB Harry Massa. LNG Aries crewmembers study the new agreement before voting. AB Donnie Collins from the LNG Gemini looks over the new contract Showing approval for the contract are AB Osmond Raji (left) and OS Kenneth Boone aboard the Aquarius. Listening to the discussion of about the pact are r Seafarers aboard the LNG Gemini. - W t04&^W :•'.: v'.-V ••:. Prior to the contract meeting, LNG Taurus OSs Mark Johnson catch up on news from the union in the Seafarers LOG. Bosun Jack Rhodes (left) of the Wrgo and AB After the vote, Anes crewmembers (left to right) OS Bobby Branham of the Aquarius examine the Ken Mills, Bosun Billie Dartey and AB Peter Funk are all smiles. �. ^.1-: ... ... <• . . itsm--i-;.-:rjs« ''t'M -'-s.r-.v. ••: .•. OCTORER1993 SEAFARERS LOG "•.': ^' 0CT03ER1993 SEAFARERS LOG 15 ; VV;i sign In at the tured from left to right (back row only) are Port Agent Anthony McQuay, OMU Paul Pagano, QMED John Bennifield, QMED John Penrose, DEL) Donald Davis, AB Matt Hamison, Steward/Baker Leonard Murray and AB Thomas Gruber. In Philadelphia, Bosun Roland Williams (left) and OS Billy Holmes like what they hear about the agreement. s Recert. Steward Ekow Doffoh in Philadelphia Electrician Gregory Shepard in Piney Point QMED R.J. Zajac in Philadelphia Bosun Oscar Wiley in Piney Point Chief Steward Dave Merrifield in Piney Point AB Joe Caruso in New York Cook/Baker Richard Aversa in Piney Point AB Darryl Peterson" in Piney Point Reviewing details of the contract in the September issue of the Seafarers LOG is QMED Thomas Martinez at the SID hall in Philadelphia. Seafarers across the country hit the deck to discuss the new agreement during ratification meetings. QMED Mike Kirby votes in Philadelphia Membership Ratifies Standard Agreement lp:.y At the Philadelphia hall (left) and the Norfolk hall, members show their support for the new pact. .-'K- QMED Monte Pryor. reviews new contract in Seattle. ; "V;-: V:.' Bosun/AB Jose Caballero chats with his son, Urie, at the New York meeting •' j: Seafarers aboard the MV Senator vote on the contract on September 17. lU members ports throuehouii ; 1 at r—-^-"eiiuuis Bosun Robert Gorbea hit the services to, Seafarers' dependents At T r •. ® the United States and in Puerto! . deck during the meeting in New. will be paid by the plan subject to a rtoi Rico and aboard ships docked"' — York and said, "We ought to be $50 per year deductible for each dein I the U.S. last month overwhelmingly i proud of what our union has done for pendent, approved a new three-year standard: us. What was negotiated for our penAmong the outpatient services r and tanker •'••"AvwA contract) wv/iiiiauu freightship sions is good, and our new dependent now covered by the Seafarers Welnegotiated by fW.. the c.>„f Seafarers T_. Interna­ care also is good." fare Plan for dependents are doctors' tional Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes Fellow Bosun Earl (Sonny) office visits, diagnostic tests, prenaand Inland Waters District with deep^ Pinkbam added to Gorbea's senti- tal care and follow-up care, pediatric sea operators in the management ; ments, saying after the meeting: "It care and routine checkups for babies, group known as the American i was a good job negotiating, especially physicals and vaccinations. (The Maritime Association. with the economic times the way they new outpatient benefit plan does not The agreement, covering the time i are.' extend to prescription drugs.) from June 16, 1993 until June 15, i — , In Philadelphia, Recertified Members expressed satisfaction 1996, calls for a 3-4-4 percent wage j Steward Andrew Austin said, "The with the health care gains made in the increase (totalling 11 percent) over! SIU really came through for us. This new agreement. "Dependent care is the nextX.Ithree years andJ extends ..t. out­ is a great new contract." what a lot of people need for their patient medical benefits to depend­ Medical Coverage Extended families. This helps a lot," said Chief ents of Seafarers.iThe ffV,contract ^rnnn also —1 Other members commented on Charlie DiCanio after the allowsforremovaloftheSLOOOper. the parts of the contract that mean the ^ „ month limit on pensions, and con-^ most to them QMED Mike McNally, in tains certain ...... work rule changes. In PhilaMphia.desci:itedtheimprov^ addition, the manning levels current­ dependent iovJrage," said AB "1^''"..^"=5'® ^ T'*??? ly in place ares retained. Patrick Joseph Lavin, who was "''ded. It will make a big difference Theratificationvotetookplaceati foUowfor Seafeers like myself who have a special meetingsc in every SIU hall on ing the meeting in New York. family. September 7. SIU representatives In Norfolk, QMED Mike Novak Pension Changes Praised also conducted meetings and voting added, "I think the contract is great. Chief Cook Bert Winfield, who aboard Seafarers-contracted ships particularly the medical attended the meeting in Norfolk, said ' ' but UUL l/d. that came to port beginning Septem-1 benefits mefits." the improved medical benefits are ber 7. The agreement calls for an in- one of the highlights of the new conAmong the comments on the j creased contribution on the part of tract, along with the removal of the overall accord were those stated by \ contracted companies which are cap from the pension plan. "The new AB Curtis Williams following the signatory to the pact and to the arrangement on the pension plan is unanimous vote at the Norfolk, Va.; Seafarer plans. As a result of these great. Tome, that's probably the best hall. "I feel really good about the additional monies, the board of trus- part." Winfield said, contract. We got better benefits and tees of the Seafarers medical plan, Steward/BakerLorenzoSykesof a pay increase. I m definitely Vnou/n thf». .^eafarpirs View of the known as the Seafarers Welfare Norfolk summed un up his view happy," he said. Plan, voted to put in place a series of contract when he said, "We gained a outpatient benefits for dependents of lot and I think it's fantastic, '^e Seafarers, subject to all the rules and chance to eam more for your pension regulations which govern the pro- is outstanding." gram. (Complete details of the contract Under terms of the plan, 80 per- appear in last month's issue of the cent of the reasonable and customary Seafarers LOG and also are available charges for outpatient health care from all SIU port agents.) Aboard the Sea-Land Challenger, AB Juan Ayala (left) makes a point while AB Raul Rivera listens. In San Juan, members listen to details of the three-year pact. lall in Jacksonville for the special voting meeting September 7. . ' A'.'v' ' Upgraders at Piney Point approve the new contract. IV It Is a unanimous vote of approval In Philadelphia. ' 'C ' '• I I' «• j; « I i 'i?.. • ..i .i ' .I.'T'.IJI I ,1,1 !•••• .^1I IMII mil -.J. I , X In New York, Chief Steward Alvin Standing In unanimous support of the pact are Seafarers at the hall Robinson Is satisfied with the vote. In Mobile, Ala. Discussing terms of the new agreement In the Seattle hall are (from left) AB Victor Peters and Recertified Bosuns Bob Stuverud and Bob Woods. From left. Bosun Archie Ware, Electrician Richard Almojera and Chief Steward Cyril Spence check out the contract In New York. ' : -.1- ' — AB Patrick Joseph LavIn Sr (left, with son Patrick Jr.) and Bosun Archie Ware listen to the debate at the New York meeting. I Li'i I i I,',m' 'MM .• . , . • A:-.f- Attending the special meeting In San Francisco, Seafarers prepare to vote on the new standard contract, which Includes wage gains and Improved benefits. li^ Signing in at 1 Cook Robert Allen. ' I . • II " • Iiiri 11 . V • ~ • •. „ ' L I ' X ' ' ' ' J. ' . :.v �16 0Cn0ER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Steel Ships and Iron Men: Part V BY SINCLAIR OUBRE Father Sinclair Oubre is Port Chaplain in Beau­ mont, Texas and an SlU member. He sails during time off from his duties as a parish priest and port chaplain. Sinclair Oubre Father Oubre has kept a journal during his seafaring voyages. In the August edition of the Seafarers LOG several excerpts from his diary v^erepublished. What follows are some additional glimpses into Father Oubre's life aboard ship. Cleaning the Tanks Supper tonight was relaxed and jovial. My fellow crewmates talked and laughed more than usual. We are sitting at anchorJust outside Galveston Bay. Tomorrow we will be heading back into Hess Refinery in Galena Park. After working hard all week, today has been easy and laid back. Only one fellow turned to for overtime this morning; it was only he and I who worked overtime this afternoon. The other ABs and OSs who were off watch chose to sleep in or take care of some much neglected housekeeping duties in their staterooms. For the last three-and-a-half days, we have really been humping it. We are taking on a different product at Hess this next trip. Shortly after we left Beaufort, the deck crew began drag­ ging out the lines and hoses that would be needed for the blowers and the butterworth machines. Beginning the next morning, we carried thefour machines to each of the 18 tanks that would take on cargo. There was a method to the process that was truly understood only by the bosun and the chief mate. The process would go something like this. We would drop the 20-pound butterworth machine attached to a spe­ cial water hose through a deck plate into the tank. Fifteen feet of hose would be lowered in and secured on top by a special saddle. The water would be turned on and we would hunker down on our backsides for ex­ actly 20 minutes. By that time, the machine had sprayed sea water throughout the tank, washing down all the spaces at that level. We would then loosen the saddle and drop the butterworth machine down another 15 feet and hunker down again. It was at about this point that I was beginning to think that this was the easiest $8.82 that I had ever made, but then things began to pick up speed. Instead of having to wet nurse one machine, it became four. Once the tanks had been washed and the butterworth machine pulled from the tank, a water driven blower was inserted into the deck opening to force out the fumes and begin to dry the tank. By early afternoon, hunkering down was only a sweaty memory. It was pull up one machine, disconnect the hose, reconnect the hose, drop the machine down the first 15 feet and turn on the water. We would clamber across the pipes and repeat the process for the two machines on the starboard side. No time to sit, move the blowers into place and start them going. Six­ teen minutes now have pass^. We have four minutes to wait before it's time to drop another 15 feet down. One can't really sit down or take off one's gloves widi only four minutes. So we shuffle about until the bosun gives the word, and the cycle continues again. All day we worked. At 1930 hours the bosun sent the quartermaster and me to get cleaned up for our watch. From the bridge, the last hoses came out of the tanks at 2030 and the tank cleaning was done for the day. The next day the fun really began. Into the tanks we went with our mops and brooms, sponges and pails. We looked like a bedraggled maid service. Carefully we descended the 50 feet or so to the bottom of the tank. One of the men had his cigarettes in his shirt pocket. The bosun thought this was not a good idea. Maybe in the midst of work, he would declare a cigarette break and light one up. Theologically, this may have brought the kingdom of God sooner than any of us wanted or were ready for. The cigarettes stayed topside. Once we made it to the bottom, the adventure had only just begin. The bot­ tom of each tank is divided into sec­ tions by structural ribs and bulkheads. Each rib rose four to five feet from the bottom of the tank. At each rib, over went the mops and brooms, pails, sponges and then ourselves. Six times this ritual was repeated until we were at the forward bulkhead. Then it was sweep and mop, brush up rust, climb over to the next section and sweep and mop, and brush up rust. This was repeated over and oyer until we were back to the ladder. The chief mate checked each tank to make sure that they were gas free. This is a little bit of a misnomer. Ac­ tually, they were "pass-out" free. A seaman could enter the tank and at least for the first 30 minutes not pass out because of the fumes. They definitely were not "gas free." The mo­ ment we entered a tank, we clearly sensed that petroleum products had been here before us. For myself, my eyes burned, nose ran and the strangest, single, unidentifiable bar of music kept playing in my ears. It was like something from an old "Doors" record. It kept playing and playing and playing. In one tank it got so loud that it became a warning. Then it stopped, but for a moment all other sounds also stopped. I guess it was time to get out of Aere for a bit of fresh air, and up we went. . After I reflected on the event for a moment, trying to purge the fiimes from the bottom of my lungs, two thoughts came to mind. The first was a question. If I went to the mess room right now and lit up a cigar, would my lungs explode? My second thought was; Now isn't this wonderful. I've got my own gas detector in my head. If the tune doesn't drive me crazy in the meantime, when it stops I'd better be ready to get out. If I don't, the crew is going to have fun pulling my 200pound body out of the tank on Ae end of a hose. I'm afraid that if they are faced with that much work, they may pronounce me lost overboard and wash me into the slop tank. It took us two whole days of sweep­ ing, mopping and sponging out the rust and water from the t^s. When we were finished, the chief mate and the bosun were pleased with the quality of our efforts. We knew ourselves that the job was hard, hot and difficult, but we had done well. That night, instead of the usual somber silence that is present among most of the men in the mess, there was lighthearted talk and sea stories that usually revolved around some cultural faux pas dn the part of the storyteller. Ted, one of our ABs, began the evening's sea tales with a dramatic telling of his Filipino shower. Having worked hard all day, he returned to the home of his Filipino friends. He inquired if it would be OK for him to shower. They kindly obliged and pointed him in the direction of the shower. When he arrived in the room, he could not find anything that ap­ peared to be a convention^ shower. No plumbing, no faucets and no shower heads were in sight. The only thing that appeared useful for washing was a 55-gdlon drum and a large ladle. As Ted explained it, he figured that one used the barrel as a bath tub and in he went. Standing and animating the story now, he told us that washing the upper body was easy. It was more difficult to get to the feet, but through contortions and effort, he was able to pull each one waist high and so do some good scrub­ bing. When all was said and done, he returned back to his friends' company. They were nonplussed as he thanked them for their landness and their help in dealing with his western hygienic needs. In true Asian form, they with­ held their rage and panic at what they heard. Ted, you see, had just cleaned himself in thefresh water that the fami­ ly had for the whole month. It was for washing, drinking and cooking. Ted had just soaked himself in it. Some of the other stories that were told were funnier but not exactly fit for a family publication. Let it be said that once the many difficult days of clean­ ing tanks were completed, the whole psychology of the crew changed from somber silence to jovial joy. You Never Hear How the Story Ends Standing at the helm, the radio set at channel 16,1listen to the occasional traffic that floats by. One vessel is call­ ing for another and asking to go to channel whatever, or the marine operator breaks in and calls for some unseen vessel because she has traffic. Most of the time, though, the radio sits silently in the comer. The other night, the silence was broken by the message, "Security, Security, this is the Coast Guard Sta­ tion Key West, Florida. Please go to channel 22 alpha for a mariner's ad­ visory." The third mate shifts the radio over and the Coast Guard repeats their call sign and then says, "Be advised that a small vessel with 10 Haitian refugees is reported disabled and adrift at coordinates such and such. Be dn the lookout for the vessel and render aid or contact Coast Guard Station Key West." So ended the message. The mate had already noted the coordinates and began plotting them on the chart. He raised his head and said, "That's right off our port beam." ITie night was pleasant and the seas were calm, but there were thunderstorm clouds all around. We had noticed on the radar a vessel off our port First she sailed west, then southwest and then east. We figured that she must have been the Coast Guard. We sailed on eastward keeping a sharp lookout but seeing nothing. Today, the radio told another story. A pleasure boat was calling out for help. "On fire," he told the Coast Guard. He gave his coordinates and they assured him that a rescue vessel was on the way. The Coast Guard of­ ficer advised the captain of the vessel to have all passengers don life jackets. The boat's captain replied that pas­ sengers were already in the water with their personal flotation devices, and he was fighting the fire with an extin­ guisher but that it was mnning low. At this point I was relieved from the helm and returned to the deck to con­ tinue the butterworthing process. I have heard other such events over the radio. Only on one occasion did I find out how it ended. Now questions arise in my mind. Was the Haitian vessel found? Was she lost with the hopes and dreams of those 10 people going down with her? Or was one spate of bad luck only followed by another and another? Did the rescue by Ae Coast Guard only lead to their being placed in a refugee camp and shipped back to Haiti the next week? A seaman hears these events un­ folding over the airwaves, but seldom does he see them or does he get in­ volved. He carries around the begin­ nings of these stories, but there is no way to find the ending. By morning we were in the Atlantic with cargo bound for Jacksonville. Farewell After 26 days, I signed off the Sealift Pacific. It was time to get back to the parish and get to work. The chief mate and bosun wished me well and told me that they enjoyed sailing with me. If I were to have the chance to join the Pacific again, they would be happy to have me. This meant a lot to me. I was departing from Corpus Christi. We had gotten stuck hanging out on anchor when another ship took our slip at Coastal Refinery. When we were finally cleared to start in, I was off watch and joined another Port Arthur seaman who was on bow watch. It is always beautiful up there. Soon the tugs came alongside and it was time for all hands to be called. I went aft to get my gloves and assisted the bosun preparing the gangway for arrival. When we arrived at the dock, the tugs turned usso that we docked on the starboard side. Eve^thing was going well on the stem until the clowns in the line boat insisted on taking the spring and breast lines at once. By the time they got to the dolphins, they had managed to get all three twisted over each other. Y^Hien we began to heave on them, they bound up at the chock. It was a tough situation for the third mate. He looked as though he was not in control of the situation, but what was out of control were the yahoo's in the line boat. We eventually got things somewhat sorted out and then tum^ our attention to the stem lines. We had to put so much line out to reach the dolphin that our winches could not effectively pull up the slack. We tried on three occasions to lift the lines out of the water, but each time we put on the stoppers and turned the lines over the bitts, they dropped back into the water. It did not look good, but we eventually gave in and squared every­ thing away. As a final ceremony for my depar­ ture, I returned to the sea my hat and the gloves that kept the callouses and blisters from covering my hands. I went to the captain's office to be paid off. When everything was squared away, I took my things to the main deck and began to carry them down the gangway to the van of the ship's agent. The second mate was on deck with all hands getting the hoses from shore aboard. They were busy preparing to start taking on the next cargo of diesel. They had no time to chat or really say goodbye. There was not much more time ^an to shake hands with each of my friends. We both hoped that this symbol could ex­ press all the feelings that we held for each other. As I drove away, everyone's attention was back on the hoses. There was no time for long waves from the pier; the ship requii^ all their attention. •/ �OCTOBER 1993 SEAFARERSlOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups OassA Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B OassC New York 29 37 9 22 26 2 14 '."•..•'P'-' 2 Philadelphia 3 4 8 2 1 2 8 Baltimore 15 0 • 4 ... 0 : 2 12 Norfolk 8 16 2 2 12 10 4 15 Mobile 15 3 10 10 1 1 New Orleans 29 • 28 5 22 16 2 7 npm 13 ,• 2 Jacksonville 22 P'pm 2 |;5. PS. 36 17 18 2 San Francisco 25 4 Pj' 17 8 Wilmington 19 23 1 •••A-25 0 13 16 0 12 Seattle 24 0 0 5 3 8 1 Puerto Rico 9 2 3 14 11 6 18 13 Honolulu 5 33 24 7 10 Houston 32 28 0 0 0 5 1 1 St. Louis 0 O-'P'-PP' 0 4 0 PPPPPP'O. 1 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Algonac 63 175 31 179 294 59 231 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port . 1 7 11 20 1 New York 22 v-1;' 0 2 4 .V-:- 2 '%'i'ipP-l. 4 Philadelphia 0 2 5 PJP.' 3 14 6 Baltimore 2 4 9 7 1 6 8 Norfolk 1 0 5 6 8 1 10 Mobile 1 2 7 • 9 . 3 16 New Orleans 17 1 -x '•P'P^P. ":3. 8 2 19 Jacksonville 16 p'IP 0 0 • 8 6 12 San Francisco 12 -.-3:'. ::,;p P'P'-SP. 4 6 10 11 Wilmington 10 4 1 10 9 1 15 10 Seattle 1 0 0 • • ••. 3 0 2 Puerto Rico 2 5 9 12 4 18 11 4 Honolulu 6 0 17 13 PP..P'''IP 23 16 Houston 0 0 'XPP: 0 0 0 2 St. Louis 0 0 1 2 0 4 1 Piney Point 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 Algonac 35 24 100 96 37 175 140 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port •PS 6 •0.. 11 , 0 18 New York 1 0 2 , 2:. 3 3 'PPP:^" Philadelphia PPP2. 0 0 - 0 2:PP. Baltimore 1 1 2 6 1 10 5 Norfolk 2 1 5 6 5 9 7 Mobile 2 0 6 4 6 1 New Orleans 12 ' o-^.a» "::D 0 ^ 10^1 1 9 Jacksonville 14 0 7 21'i'"S 0 14 San Francisco 35 •i 2 0 '15 ' • • 2 3 Wilmington 12 0 7 19 4 6 23 0 Seattle 2 0 0 5 0 0 3 Puerto Rico 27 11 19 11 19 24 11 Honolulu 1 P:P-2 . PPp'9''', 11 0 12 Houston d 0 1 0 0 St. Louis 0 0 ypi 1 - 3: 1 mPit' Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 64 13 61 125 31 115 155 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 0 18 6 7 46 12 New York 0 • 3 0 0 5 1 0 Philadelphia 0 1 8 0 1 4 1 Baltimore 0 3 15 4 8 14 3 Norfolk 0 0 4 0 0 22 4 Mobile 0 3 ; 10 5 14 26 New Orleans 8 0 . 2 P'4 • 2 4 17 1 Jacksonville 0 • 1 8 4 10 20 San Francisco 12 0 2 6 4 3 14 5 Wilmington 0 2 12 6 4 24 8 Seattle 0 0 6 0 8 10 5 Puerto Rico 0 73 42 3 108 62 5 Honolulu 0 3 21 0 3 19 2 Houston 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 St. Louis 0 0 19 0 • 1 35 0 Piney Point 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 Algonac 0 93 178 34 176 317 66 Totals • Totals All Departments 592 901 303 * 'Total Registered means me nuiiiuci 434 inc.. v»..w 514 161 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Clara A Clara B Clara C Trip Reliefs im 15 59 53 7 8 2 16 . . . . . . 2 . 8 38 5 27 34 5 22 14 48 41 a::;52..:>.:: 45 7 10 52 aac54. a.'..^79a^a 39 12 39 5 42 6 8 15 19 22 10 14 • 42PPi. 44 1 4 : 1 14 0 1 0 0 1 122 459 411 48 6 11 13 19 29 28:aa^ • 29 14 25 7 6 23 1 264 39 11 19 19 21 31 41 38 23 20 3 22 34 1 13 4 339 3 4 0 7 ..•'• 1 8 6 5 7 2 0 10 3 0 3 0 59 0 26 ••••5 3 ^aa- 4 • 3 0 14 ' ' • 1 13 4 12 13 3 12 21 1 15 1 72 •a-a22:t 6 2 23 '"3 12 35 2 1 3 24 37 17 0 20 P 2 0 0 1 miPMP:':••••,...151 0 0 0 45 189 274 28 87 22 PP^PP . 4 8 l-P 37 8 37 4 42 15 33 3 41 31 33 13 31 14 15 10 79 9 15 3 1 0 33 0 2 0 498 135 1.084 —rr -c - 1.485 ^ . 34 7 0 14 0 22 11 28 8 8 14 158 5 0 2 0 311 537 . ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,271 jobs were shipped on SlU-eontracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,271 Jobs shipM. ••M jobs or about 34 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled byapd C ^nionty n^.,pi. From Augustlb to September 15,1993, a total of 162 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the tnp reliefprogramheganonAprill,1982,atotalofl9,494Johshavebeenshipped. 17 November & December 1993 Mmnb&ship fittings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday: November 8, December 6 New York TbeSday: November 9, December 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: November 10, December 8 Baltimore Friday: November 12*; Thursday, December 9 - * changed by Veterans Day holiday Norfdlk Friday: November 12*; Thursday, December 9 * changed by Veterans Day holiday • '''if.:. Jacksonville Friday: November 12*; Thursday, December 9 * (dumged by Veterans Day holiday Algonac Friday: November 12, December 10 Houston Monday: November 15, December 13 New Orleans Tuesday: November 16, December 14 Mobile V Wednesday: November 17, December 15 San Francisco Thursday: November 18, December 16 Wilmington Monday: November 22, December 20 Seattle Friday: November 26, December 24 San Juan Friday: November 12*; Thursday, December 9 •p^p-pppp -i- t . I * changed by Veterans Day holiday St. Louis Friday: November 19, December 17 Honolulu Friday: November 19, December 17 Duluth Wednesday: November 17, December 15 Jersey City Wednesday: November 24, December 22 New Bedford Tuesday: November 23, December 21 port's nw^kigstutg a lOiXlajn. Notices SCHOLAR WANTS TO HEAR FROM WWn MARINERS Kenneth E. Bailey, Ph.D., is interested in contact­ ing anyone who served aboard one or more of the following ships during WWII: SS John Gorrie, SS John Bascotn, SS John L. Motley, SS John Harvey, SS Joseph Wheeler, SS Samuel J. Tilden, SSJohn M. Schofield, SS Grace Abbot or SS Lyman Abbot. He also would like to contact anyone who remembers Army 2nd Lt. Kenneth C. Bailey, who was killed in action aboard the John L. Motley, December2,1943, at Ban, Italy. He was serving as a cargo security officer and made two trips across the Atlantic from New York to Liverpool in 1943. Anyone able to provide information should get in touch with Dr. Bailey at 6116 Rickeihill Lane, Austin, TX 78739. BRITISH FILM COMPANY SEEKS INFO FROM WWII MERCHANT SEAMEN October Films is making a documentary for the BBC in London about the experiences of American and British merchant seamen during the Second World War. Entitled Forgotten Heroes, the program will tell the story of the men without whom Ae allies could not have won the war. The producers would like to hear from merchant marine veterans who served on the Atlantic convoys, the runs to Murmansk, the Pacific, and so on. In addition, they're particularly interested in hearing from veterans of the Booker T. Washington. Any Seafarer who would like to contact October Films may write to them at 63-64 Camden Lock Place, Chalk Farm Road, London NWl 8AF, England, or telephone Oil 44719167198(FAXOll 44 71 916 7201). '' ''3'. • • '-'-.'"'''I-,-- ;•r "'K.- •'• 'MP .. . % • -f Sf. P-f '•:'i • Pf. . �T. 18 V' 0CT0RER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory BifichadSacoo President JdmFay Secretaiy-Treasurer Joseph Sacco ExecutiveVice President Augustin Tellez •Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnejr Vice President West Coast Roy A. '*80011:" Mercer Vice ftesident Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Gulf Coast AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1993 NP—Non Priority CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH i •f - ,• i. rr'-;/',, ./.v HEADQUARTERS 5201AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore SL Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. lacksonviUe, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City. NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEWYORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA OfiCtd 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 Hi^way Dania,FL 33004 (305)921-5661. SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Govanmait Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fonandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL Class L Class NP TOTALSHIPPED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Oass CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 3 28 4 MmMl I'M: 0 30 11 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 14 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 15 2 0 .19 14 0 0 0 22 62 0 0 52 19 19 79 Totals All Departments 0 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast' Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast 7 ..j 0 35 0 1 15 0 18 Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantie Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 1 12 .Q^ . 0 0 21 1 33 0 0 p 0 1 1 " : 0 5 0 0 1 1 6 TOTALSHIPPED All Groups Class A CliEiss B Oass C DECK DEPARTlVffiNT 0 0 4 11 9 0 61 1 32 74 1 36 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 , 0 4 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 7 0 n 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT .1 0 0 . 1 0 1 7 0 n Z V V 2 9 3 7 1 1 1 2 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 10 3 1 31 1 7 69 100 1 1 . . 28 0 32 2 0 0 3 1 8 1 13 1 0 2 3 - 5 _^ 0 0 5 ••i 9 0 6 15 120 138 13 38 87 43 58 2 Totals All Departments * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. • •- -•••y ^Ilii-lsoyK ? -•H's The Seafarers LOG would like to hear from you. If you have written any stories or poems or kept a diary of your life at sea that you think other Seafarers would be interested in reading, send them along. Photographs of shipboard life (identified on the back) also would be welcomed. Send your items to: Seafarers LOG 5201 Auth Way • Camp Springs, MD 20746 f. • • • t'' • , •' ' ' \ • I '^ms» �OCTOBER 1993 SEJU'MERSLOG 19 'i To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU mem­ bers who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical y ketch. 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 ROBERT he Seafarers Pension Plan ROWE, 57, this month announces the joined the retirements of eight members. in Seafarers Seven of those signing off 1962 in his sailed in the deep sea division, native Nor­ while one sailed in the inland folk, Va. division. Three of the new pen­ Brother sioners upgraded their skills at Rowe sailed the Harry Lundeberg School of in the steward department. He Seamanship in Piney Point, still calls Norfolk home. Md. Louis Babin Jr. had been an active Seafarer longer than any of the other members sign­ JOHN ing off this month. He joined SCHAEFER the union in 1952 in the port of SR., 65, New York. joined the SIU in 1966 Brief biographical sketches of Babin and the other new pen­ in the port sioners follow. of New York. Bom in Detroit, DEEP SEA he upgraded to QMED at Piney LOUIS Point in 1975. Brother Schaefer BABIN JR., retired to Mio, Mich. 62, joined the WILHELM SCHROEDER, Seafarers in 55, joined the Seafarers in 1965 1952 in the in the port of Wilmington, port of New Calif. Bom in Oldendorf, Ger­ York. Bom many, he sailed as a QMED. in PlaBrother Schroeder upgraded at quemine. La., he sailed in the the Lundeberg School in 1981. steward department. Brother He retired to Honigflehtiz, Ger­ Babin retired to Metairie, La. many. DANIEL BALERIO, 65, VINCENT TARALLO, 69, joined the SIU in 1962 in the joined the union in 1958 in the port of Houston. A native of port of San Francisco. A Brook­ Wharton, Texas, he sailed in lyn, N.Y. native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother the engine department. Brother Balerio upgraded at the Lun­ Tarallo resides in San Bmno, deberg School in 1969. He Calif. served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1958. Brother Balerio resides in Wharton, Texas. INLAND VICENTE ORTIZ, 66, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Portland, Ore. A Puer­ to Rico na­ tive, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Ortiz calls San Francisco home. JAMES STEPHENS, 66, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Huntsville, Texas, he sailed as a captain. Boatman Stephens calls Houston home. Life of a Pensioner Biggest trouble I have in adjusting to retirement is learning to keep my grievances to myself. 'Seafarers Always Stand Up For What They Believe In' Retired Member Salvo Remains Active • •' "• One might call him McKeesport, Pa.'s king of cor­ respondence. Never the shy type, SIU pen­ sioner Pete Salvo keeps postal workers busy with his steady stream of letters, which cover a broad range of topics and are sent to an equally diverse group of organizations, publications, politicians and other in­ dividuals. Brother Salvo, 72, sees his letter-writing as an effective means of voicing beliefs, in­ forming others and sometimes spurring political action. Pub­ lished regularly on the op-ed pages of several westem Penn­ sylvania newspapers, as well as in the Seafarers LOG, Salvo has corresponded with such notable figures as President Clinton and General Colin Powell. Nicknamed the "Street Cap­ tain" by one of his neighbors because of his take-charge at­ titude, Salvo never has been passive about issues which af­ fect or interest him. "I guess you could call me an activist. I've been a law-abidihg citizen for 72 years, but I'm politically active," says the World War II veteran who sailed in the engine department and resides near Pittsburgh. "The SIU definitely had a lot to do with helping me get motivated. Seafarers always have been people who stand up for what they believe in." others in an effort to secure recognition for World War 11 merchant mariners. Whether the issue is granting veterans status, offering some recogni­ tion on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, or simply set­ ting the record straight. Salvo's typewriter stays warm as he conveys his views. Earlier this year, for ex­ ample, he took umbrage with a letter that appeared in a magazine published by the American Legion. The letter charged that, contrary to an ar­ Pete Salvo ticle entitled "Merchant Marine: The Heroic Fourth Arm retired and active U.S. merchant of Defense," Nazi U-boats mariners. For example, in 1989 he sent never machine-gunned any mariners who survived their a letter commending Rep. Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) vessel being sunk. Salvo and dozens of others to the Irwin (Pa.) Standard Ob­ immediately responded in writ­ server. The letter notes ing and corrected the other let­ Bentley's efforts to make sure ter-writer. Salvo had first-hand all U.S.-flag vessels (in this knowledge of such travesties, case, Kuwaiti tankers in the Per­ having helped rescue survivors sian Gulf which were re-flagged of just such a machine-gun at­ to fly the Stars and Stripes but carry only an American captain tack during the war. "There have been so many and chief engineer) are manned lies told over the years about the entirely by U.S. citizens. Salvo forwarded a copy of merchant marine," Salvo says with a mixture of resignation the letter to the representative, and disbelief. "Our government who in turn sent him a thankdidn't reveal until five years ago you letter. Additionally, Salvo's inter­ that welost over700 (merchant) ships during the war. We were ests stem beyond maritime. He the only all-volunteer service, is active in local politics and we had the second-highest also has written about every­ casualty rate during the war, be­ thing from the Iran-Contra af­ hind only the Marines, and yet fair to Ralph Nader's activities. Still, the Seafarers and the for all those years we were Always Active denied veterans status. That just maritime industry have a spe­ cial place in Salvo's heart—-and Brother Salvo joined the SIU wasn't right." in his order of business. "Any in 1943 in the port of New York Thanks Maritime more, to accomplish anything and promptly sailed on a num­ Supporters you have to make a lot of noise. ber of dangerous voyages That's the way I was brought up during the war. For his service, A member of numerous or­ he has been decorated nine ganizations, including Project in the SIU, and that's what it's times—most recently in Liberty Ship, the Pennsylvania going to take to save this in­ December 1992 when he Humane Society, the Merchant dustry," Salvo emphatically received a medal for taking part Marine Veterans and Amnesty states. "The Seafarers taught me in the treacherous Murmansk International, Brother Salvo to fight for what I believe in. If supply mns to the former Soviet does not limit his writings to you ever attended a meeting corrections or calls to action. He with (late SIU President) Paul Union. After the war. Salvo makes a point of thanking Hall in New York... well, those remained an active member of those who support both the are times I'll never forget!" the Seafarers. Before a back in­ jury in 1955 forced him to end his maritime career. Salvo was elected as a ship's delegate on eight different vessels because of the way he stdpd up for his fellow crewmembers. He was a picket captain during the Isthmian strike in 1947 and played an active part in many other beefs. He also volunteered along with other Seafarers for a government-run medical ex­ periment in 1950. After retiring from the sea. Salvo went into the appliance repair business. He worked in that field for more than 30 years but never forgot his ties to the union and the U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. In fact, the role and plight of the American merchant marine during World War II remains a favorite topic of Salvo's. In recent years, he has written to United States presidents, con­ above are some of the many responses Salvo has received, along gressional representatives, state Shown with twoof his published letters and a brief newspaper report about Salvo. officials, publications and • S' rf .'f- V,. ••. "'«f - •^1.. ' •' "'• . 'X- -W:. • :S , J:'.' " """ .. : I i: ': I ' i .vV ' u -T- j-.' �20 : -X' • a5lia|g|5fev .•••••. ^'v-::;; •••• :^i'. ^•»?.v..' '•• .-. >S • V- "-• • "•••••:-• '•: ;f' •"' -"• . -•'•• • OCTOBER 1003 SEAFMERSLOG HAFTA's Dai^eis Raised by UnUms ClinliHi Offm Plan to Congress; AFL-CIO Backs Basics of Proposal Continued from page 6 manufacturing jobs since the The so-called "employer man Continued from page 6 early 1980s, the work force inside date" is one of the main points o Mexican maquiladora plants has contention in Clinton's plan door for Mexico to import more increased from 120,000 workers Many businesses welcome it, lar­ U.S. products. But despite a in 1980 to more than half a mi gely because they already cover multi-million dollar pro-NAFTA lion today. Some of those at least 80 percent of their public relations campaign waged workers earn as little as 50 cen employees' health care costs anc by the Mexican government and an hour. also indirectly pay for nonsome U.S. business interests, no Severe job losses in the U.S covered employees at other comone apparently has been able to resulting from NAFTA are back panies. For example, when explain how Mexican workers, ed up by these experiences with someone without medica many of whom earn as little as $4 the maquiladoras. For more than coverage is treated at an emergen­ a day, will be able to afford to buy a decade, U.S. companies have cy room, the cost is passed on to American goods. been encouraged through govern those who have insurance, in the Despite contentions to the ment policy toestablish manufac forms of higher premiums, higher contrary, NAFTA threatens not turing factories in Mexico, alon deductibles, etc. (reflecting only low-skilled U.S. jobs, but the American border. The higher hospital billing to compen­ also high-tech, high-wage jobs products from these plants are ex sate for the cost of indigent care). The AFL-CIO long has main­ Professor Harley Shaiken of the ported into the U.S. market at tained that citizens who have in­ University of California recently reduced tariffs. told a House employment sub­ The explosion of manufactur­ surance inevitably bear the committee. ing plants along Mexico's border inancial burden of the uninsured. Shaiken, a respected authority has caused hundreds of boom That situation must be changed so on trade law, noted that the high­ towns and squatter communities that everyone pays their fair share, tech industries (such as auto filled with cardboard shanties anc the federation has emphasized. Others claim the cost of man­ production and consumer housing made from scrap wooc datory coverage would severely AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland outlines labor's plans to mobilize electronics) that have located in for the thousands of workers who larm small businesses and some "or health care reform. Mexico have attained produc­ are employed at the many U.S. other companies. However, the tivity and quality levels com­ companies, where they build cars, jresident's plan apparently The SIU favorably notes that Medicare and Medicaid savings parable to those in the U.S. make furniture, assemble would limit large companies' multi-employer plans, such as the to help Bnance coverage for the However, Mexico's wages electronics components and jayments to about 7 percent of Seafarers Welfare Plan, would be uninsured and also to expand remain at Third World rates. more. The living conditions in jayroll, with smaller businesses considered its own health alliance coverage for the elderly. The professor said NAFTA these areas are characterized by laving a 4 percent limit. Sub­ )ut would have the option of join­ Here again, some have raised will not improve Mexican insufficient and inadequate hous­ sidies would cover the difference ing Others. concerns about whether the workers' conditions, but may ing, lack of running water or Opponents of the Clinton plan financing plan will work. Much seriously harm American sewage facilities and little or no in both cases. But for the largest companies caution that these alliances will depends on the government's workers as the two countries' electripty. economies integrate. Enactment oif NAFTA only jrobably those with at least restrict citizens' ability to choose ability to limit premiums, which "At issue is not economic in­ would increase such scenes, say ,000 workers), this cap only their health care providers, be­ in turn, theoretically at least, would apply if they join regiond cause they would be limited to the would limit payment to health tegration with Mexico—that al­ opponents of the agreement. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer lealth insurance purchasing )lans to which their employers care providers. ready exists and will continue to Some health insurance expand—but the basis on which Thomas Donahue reaffirmed jools or "health alliances" to be subscribe. Proponents of the created by the Clinton plan. iresident's plan counter by providers balk at such limits, an accelerated integration should labor's vehement opposition to saying that all existing choices claiming they will adversely ef­ Health alliances would offer a NAFTA when he stated, "For the take place," he added. plus some new ones will be avail­ fect the quality of care. Others variety of comprehensive plans, Mexico's minimuih wage is rest of this congressional session, able in the health alliances. Addiinsist that networks of doctors, including health maintenance or­ about $4 a day, ^d some citizens the No. 1 priority of the American ionally, Clinton's plan would hospitals and insurance com­ ganization (HMO) plans, tradi­ there earn even l^s. Yet while the trade union movement is defeat­ ensure that quality care is avail­ panies will control costs themsel­ tional fee-for-service plans and U.S. has lost nearly a million ing NAFTA." irobably some combinations of able, in part by providing pre­ ves in order to gain business. While the debate over )oth. The health alliances would viously unavailable information buy services from HMOs and about the provider to the patient. Clinton's plan and others con­ The main sources of funds for tinues, there is bipartisan agree­ other companies which in tum contract with doctors and other the plan from 1994 to 2000 are ment that the current U.S. system health care providers. Individual cuts in Medicare and Medicaid is far too costly. The nation's employees then would have a spending, eliminating "red tape," health care spending, which has 1. U.S. Will Lose High-Skill, High-Wage Jobs hoice among the plans offered JIUS "sin" taxes and other increased by about 11 percent in In a growing number of industries, labor productivity in Mexico is even higher than in comparable U.S. factories because Mexican plants are jy their alliance. (They would not )rojected savings (see chart), each of the last five years, is newer and workers often receive more training. Where labor is cheap to 'resident Clinton would use the projected at $900 billion for 1993. be required to join an HMO.) hire, it i§ cheap to train, regardless of the type of work. HEAITH CAR REFORM PROJEC Setting the Record Straight: 5 Facts About NAFTA If NAFTA is enacted, the U.S. will lose not only a bevy of comparably low-skill, low-wage jobs but also a substantial number of high-skill, highwage positions. Comparing Five Nations' Health Care Spending 2. Current Trade Surplus Is Misleading NAFTA's supporters claim that America's two-year-old trade surplus with Mexico proves the trade deal will create jobs. Yet even pro-NAFTA economists admit the surplus reflects an overvalued peso which is likely to fall by as much as 20 percent next year. That fall will more than wipe out all advantage to the U.S. of eliminating Mexican tariffs. Additionally, the surplus is in capital goods, not consumer goods. In other words, the U.S. is shipping machinery south to expand the capacity of Mexico's low-wage factories to produce consumer goods for sale back in the U.S. 3. Side Deals Fall Short NAFTA's recently announced side agreements do nothing to address the question of suppressed wages in Mexico. They contain no labor standards, and also are silent on questions of air pollution and wildlife protection. The side deals also wouldset up a bureaucratic maze that would make it virtually impossible to enforce the few topics they cover. 4. Mexican Drivers Are Exempt During the Bush administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation (anticipating NAFTA) ordered all state governments to exempt anyone with a driver's license issued in Mexico from the licensing requirements that American truckers must meet. With 85 percent of all commerce between the U.S. and Mexico carried by truck, the implications are distressing. For example, Mexican drivers will tie exempted from California's special certification requirements for truckers who haul double-trailers and hazardous waste. Also, the question of insurance liability is left un­ answered. What will accidents involving uninsured Mexican drivers do to overall insurance rates in the U.S.? Finally, U.S. truck drivers will be forced to compete with Mexican workers who make as little as $7 a day. 5. Other Countries Will Use Export Platform NAFTA surely will divert Asian and European investment to Mexico that othenvise mightI come uuilic; iiiiu into the lilt? u.o. U.S. Additionally, Muuiiiuiioiiiy, uiiitsi other nations iiaiiuiia will win use uov Mexico as an export Kport platform platform into the U.S. Mercedes-Benz, enz, for example, is setting up facilities to produce buses and luxury cars; in Mexico in anticipation of NAFTA. China is building a major textile and apparel center in Mexico to produce products to export to the U.S. 20% 15% •s 10% S ''v ''s ''v ''N ^. ''v ''-V ^ ^>. X X X X X• Japan Unltsd Kingdom i 5% I 0% 1980 iot 1990 Sourc*: OECD, Whits Houss Note: Graphic shows what five nations spent on health care from 1980 to 1990, plus U S proiected spending with and without enactment of President Clinton's health care reform plan." " ^ ' '•P �0CWBBI1993 SEAFARBIS UK Martin Reedy, Steward (Delegate Mohsin Abdulla. Chairman ex­ tended welcome to new Seafarers and announced additional crewmembers boarding in San Diego. Educational director urged members to upgrade Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs board minutes as possible. On occasion, b^use of space or disputed OT reported. N-jpI r,;, - ;••• 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 minuted are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. 1STLT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), April 4—Chairman K. Johnson, Secretary L. Oram, Educa­ tional Director P. Kwasi^uk, Steward Delegate E. Loret. Chair­ man reported message received from headquarters concerning hazardous duty pay. Treasurer reported $242.58 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to clarify sanitation duties. Crewmembers donated money toward AB James McCarthy's trip home due to death in family. Next port: Somalia. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), June 6—Chairman John Wolff, Secretary David Smith, Educational Director Raymond Frail, Deck Delegate Tan Ah Joon, Engine Delegate AH Alfaqih, Steward Delegate Timothy Dowd. Chairman discussed 45-day voyage around South America and reminded crew­ members to conserve water, put plas­ tic in proper place and not to slam doors. He announced the addition of TV to crew lounge and reported ex­ cellent group of ABs aboard. Secretary reported good steward department on duty for voyage. Educational director urged crewmem­ bers to use small cycle on washing machine when doing laundry. He en­ couraged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into improved dental coverage. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Captain announced ship will he furrugated while in shipya^ in July. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), June 26— Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational Director W. Fay. Chairman announced con­ tract extension. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $500 in movie fund and $39 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew­ members to return to Iship at least one hour before sailing time. He also reminded crew to keep noise down when docking and undocking late at night LNG ARIES(ETC), June 27—Chair­ man BlUie Darley, Secretary R. Brown, Educational Director D. Panko, Deck Delegate P. Funk, En­ gine Delegate Richard Robertson, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaqa. Chairman reported captain is happy with how crew has performed duties. Secretary reminded crew of impor­ tance of acting properly while ashore. Treasurer reported $447 in ship's fund. Chairman reported telex received from company announcing contract extension through August 16. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent food and service. Chairman reminded members to secure weight room after use to avoid problems in rough seas. Next port: Himeji, Japan. PAUL Bl/C/C(Ocean Shipholding), June 27—Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary M. Brinn, Educational Director James Robbins, Deck Delegate Jack Cockron, Engine Delegate Karl Friebel, Steward Delegate Adolphis Young. Chairman announced new washer and mattres­ ses came aboard in Norfolk, Va. He discussed payoff and orders to load in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia and discharge in Sasebo, Japan. Crewmembers ad­ vised to purchase personal items at 1 ^ J SEALIFTINDIAN OCEAN{UAC). June 1—Chairman Bob Pagan, Secretary Roy Royals, E>eck Delegate Jim World, Engine Delegate Mike Ricci, Steward Delegate Ray Rodriguez. Chairman reported TV and VCR need repair. Crew requested chairs for mess hall next port. Educational director urged and lounge area be repaired or members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ replaced. Treasurer reported $196 in ter and donate to SPAD. Treasurer ship's fund. Crew requested reported $4(X) in ship's fund. No respirators and masks for those mem­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ bers who clean tanks. Secretary man read telex concerning contract reported limited stores and an­ extension. Captain, who reported nounced company's budget for aboard in Norfolk, gave each depart­ stores, cleaning supplies, plates and ment vote of thanks for clean ship forks not adequate. He reported after cottung out of shipyard. Next menus very limited. Educational port: Thule, Greenland. director encouraged members to SEA-LAND EXPEDITION{Seaupgrade at Paul Hall Center and Land Service), June 27—Chairman reminded them of program available Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vaz­ to anyone with drug or alcohol quez, Educational Director Dan problems. He also led a discussion on Beeman. Chairman reported smooth AIDS and what can be done to trip without problems. Secretary prevent acquiring the disease. Beefs asked contracts department to advise and disputed OT reported by deck members of contract results. No beefs delegate. No beefs or disputed OT or disputed OT reported. reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported no rotation SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land of movies. Crew asked contracts Service), June 3—Chairman Ray department to send information Ramirez, Secretary G. Bryant, regarding clothing allowance for tank Educational Director L. Cowan, cleaning. Steward department Deck Delegate Larry Long, Engine reported microwave needs repair or Delegate Bryan Honeycutt, Steward replacement due to hole in door. Delegate Fadel Abdulla. Chairman Crew reported slop chest needs to he discussed possibility of ship payoff stocked with more than cigiuettes, immediately upon arrival in port. No especially toiletries such as tooth­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew paste. Crew re^rted company needs discussed rotating duties for cleaning to buy light bulbs. Next port: Gaeta, of recreation area and daily sanitary. Italy. Crew also discussed smoking policy in mess room and gave vote of thanks (/S/VS r£/«4C/0t/S(USMMD, June 3—Chairman Roy Conn, to galley gang for good food. Secretary John Reid, Vocational SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE Delegate Danny AUeman, Deck (Sea-Land Service), June 6—Chair­ Delegate Ron Mercer, Engine man E. Bronstein, Secretary R.G. Delegate Howard Hendra, Steward Griswold, Educational Director D. Delegate Eddie Pippins. Crew Johnson, Steward Delegate James elected new chairman and delegates Oreilly. No beefs or disputed OT and discussed information regarding reported. Crew asked contracts upgrading at Piney Point. department to look into amending CAPE HENRY {lOM), My 11— shipping rules with regard to federal Chairman T.S. Votsis, Secretary B. family leave law and improve pen­ Fletcher, Educational Director I. sion benefits. Next port: Charleston, Rousseau, Deck Delegate Victor S.C. Tamulis, Vgine Delegate Kevin SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaHall, Steward Delegate Gordon Land Service), June 13—Chairman Wheeler. Educational director urged Jack Edward, Secretary Jennifer members to upgrade skills at Lun­ Jim, Educational Director Jim Smit- deberg School. No beefs or disputed ko. Chairman discussed end of shut­ OT reported. Crew requested more in­ tle services for Sea-Land vessels in formation concerning union affairs all ports as announced on May 13. and Seafarers LOGs be sent to ship. Chairman announced ship's arrival in Chairman atmounced vessel will be Oakland, Calif, and estimated time of laid up after seven months of duty. departure. Educational director noted Crew asked contracts department to new courses at Piney Point and en­ look into pension increases. Crew couraged members to upgrade skills. thanked galley gang for very good Treasurer reported $55 in crew's job. Deck department commended by fund. No beefs or disputed OT MSC and MarAd for efforts in keep­ reported. Crew requested treasurer ing vessel in excellent condition. post list of movies bought with fund Crew reported waiting for results of including updates on remaitung contract negotiations. Next port Nor­ fimds. Crew gave vote of thanks and folk, Va. appreciation to steward department for job well done. CHARLES L. BROWN(JranSEA-LAND SPIRIT{Sea-Land Ser­ soceanic Cable), July 10—Chairman vice), June 6—Chairman R. CleJ. Harrington, Secretary B. mente. Secret^S. Apodaca, Kamiya, Educational Director Wil­ Educational Director C. Henley, liam Carroll. Chairman reported first aid kits for steward and engine Deck Delegate T. Doi, Engine Delegate C. Mendeiros, Steward departments ordered. He announced union holiday on August 20 honoring Delegate F. Maliga. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well the late SlU President Paul Hall. Treastuer reported $5(X) in ship's done. Next port: Honolulu. fund. Deck delegate retrunded deck SEA-LAND VALUE{Sea-Land Ser­ department members to use caution vice), June 3—Chairman George with new table saw. No beefs or dis­ Wilson, Secretary A. Hassan, Educa­ puted OT reported. Chairman an­ tional Director R. Kitlas. Chairman nounced letter from company reported good crew and officers regarding contract extension. Crew aboard with fine job performed by reported engine department replaced steward department. Crew report^ pipe on deck. lounge needs two new chairs and CHARLESTON {Apex Marine), also requested new pillows and July 18—Chairman A. Maben, linens. Crew gave vote of thanks to Secretary B. Daniels, Educational steward department. Next port: Director Tony Mohammed, Deck Elizabeth, N.J. Delegate G, Ortiz, Engine Delegate Joseph Saxon, Steward Delegate SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), June 6—Chairman Steve Handsford, Angel Correa. Chairman discussed foreign-flag threat by Sea-Land and . Secretary James Swart, Educational acquisition of 68 Ready Reserve Director Jim Fox, Engine Delegate "1' I ^ ^ ' -i fv-' V Force ships. Secretary informed crew of vacation, medical and change of address forms in crew lounge. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of utilizing Piney Point facility for upgrading job skills as well as GED and college courses. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman dis­ tributed union pamphlets and literature to crewmembers. Chairman conunencled GSU Silverio Arana for doing good job in keeping mess room clean and urged crew to keep eating areas tidy. Chairman reportV clothes iron for crew ordered, and crew gave special thanks to steward department. Next port: Groton, Conn. INGER{Seaim Bulkers), July 25— Chairman Theodore Bush, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr,, Deck Delegate Bernard Wilson, Engine Delegate Robert Caldwell, Steward Delegate Rehuel Ascano. Chairman reported payoff in Galveston, Texas and an­ nounced repair list will be submitted to captain and patrolman. He 21 department forclarification. Secretary reported smooth sailing with great group of union brothers. He thanked crewmembers for keep­ ing mess hall and ship house clean. Educational director urged members to keep attending Paul Hall Center to upgrade. No beefs reported. Chair­ man reported food prices keepgoing up but not company food budget. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on transportation pay. Crew gave vote of thanks to gdley gang for making do with low stores. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. rrS NEW YORK{SheTidan Transportation), July 31—Chairman J. Harris, Secretary G. Schwartz, Educational Director Michael Vacca, Deck Delegate D. Tuten, Engine Delegate P. Ramos, Steward Delegate Mat Scott. Chairman reported ship in good shape. Educa­ tional director discussed benefits of upgrading skills at Piney Point. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew Nearly Two Centuries of Experience The 8-12 watch aboard the PFC Eugene A. Obregon brings a com­ bined total of 194>ears to the job. From left are AB Robert Lambert, 63; Third Mate Edwin Rutter, 65; and AB Reeves Hornby, 66. All three have sailed for many yearson all types of ships. The above photo was taken during a recent underway replenishment exercise with the US. Navy tanker Joshua Humphreys. 100 miles southeast of Bermuda. reminded crewmembers signing off to leavcL^m neat and clean for next person. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Engine delegate reported di^ in engine department shower needs to be unclogged. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. ITS BALTIMORE{Sheridan Transportation), July 4—Chairman Jimmy Rogers, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educational Director Paul Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Anthony Heinoldt, Steward Delegate John Padilla Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for information concerning status of new contract Bosun con­ gratulated Recertified Steward Andrew Hagan for being awarded four-year SIU scholarship and wished him luck in future studies. Crew gave thanks to Steward department and John Padilla who is signing off for vacation. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ITB JACKSONVILLE{Sheridm Transportation), July 1—Chairman Luke Wells, Secret^ Richard Worobey, Education^ Director Spiros Perdikis, Steward Delegate S. Suraredja Chairman reported crew TV needs repair and armounced deck department needs summer work cloth­ ing provided by company. He an­ nounced payoff and stated vessel heading to St. Croix, V.I. Chairman also encouraged crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into increasing m^cal benefits for dependents. Chairman reminded crew no smoking in crew mess during meal hours. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), July 26—Chairman Fred Jen­ sen, Secretary PedroSellan, Educational Director C. Rodriguez, Deck Delegate J. McCormick, En­ gine Delegate A. Salim, Steward Delegate T. Quammie. Chairman an­ nounced contract negotiations ex­ tended for 60 days. He reported disputed OT in all departments due to sailing time and asked contracts reported deck, engine and steward departments have worked as family and everyone is happy. Crew gave special thanks to galley gang for 4th of July feast. Next port St Croix, V.I. ''-'i, • LIBERTY BELLE (Liberty Maritime), July 18—Chairman Benedict Bom, Deck Delegate Eddie Hall, Engine Delegate T. Ripoli, Steward Delegate John Foster. Chairman reported company will purchase iron and new furniture for day room and crew mess. Discus­ sion was held on finding way to secure lounge and mess while in port UBERTYWAVEOAherty Maritime), July 23--Chairman Jorge Osorio, Secretary E. H^ger, Educa­ tional Director Fred Tiemey. Chair­ man reported good trip with crew and announced payoff. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs OT disputed OT reported. Crew discussed vacation pay arid gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. L/VG CAPI7/CO/?/V(ETQ, July 25—Chairman Charles Kahl, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educatioiial Director P. Wolf, Deck Delegate Thomas Harding, Engine Delegate Robert Rice, Steward Delegate Perry McCalL Chairman asked all departments to work together to make life easier for all and create safe and happy ship. He also urged members to support SPAD. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to take ad­ vantage of Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman read telex on contract extension. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. LNG LEO (ETC), July 25—Chair­ man Robert Schwarz, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Deck Delegate G. Kehiis, Steward Delegate 1. Solomons. Chairman announced he jirst came aboard and looks forward to working with crew. He reported he had not received an update concemCoiUinued on page 22 . v. ••rt 'r : �-:"v; 22 rfe:. :••• • Ships Digest •y. . Continued from page 21 I " .i[c.:"\ ' ;'<; , , OCnBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOC ing contract. He encouraged mem­ bers to support American-flag ship­ ping and donate to SPAD. Educational director urged crew to take advantage of upgrading classes at Piney Point, He also reminded members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man reported crewmembers doing good job keeping recreation room and mess hall clean. He reminded everyone not to yell in passageways and to respect shipmates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent meals. Next port: ArurJ, Indonesia. 1ST LT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), July 4—Chairman Kelly Devine, Secretary Anthony Curran, Deck Delegate Ddn Denorio, Steward Delegate Debora Grendahl. Educational director urged members to take advantage of Lundeberg School facilities to upgrade skills. Treasurer reported $344vin ship's fund and reported someJioney will be used toward purchase of new movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed benzene testing requirements to receive ship­ ping card. Crew discussed movies to add to library. Next port: Newport News, Va. MAJOR STEPHEN W. PLESS (Waterman Steamship), July 25Chairman Bernard Hutcherson, Secretary Tony Piazza, Educational Director G. Wallis, Deck Delegate Fred Hunter, Engine Delegate Felix Miralda. Disputed OT arid beefs reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew discussed what would happen if water was con­ taminated and if bottled water for drinking and cooking was used. Crew agreed to hold union meetings more often to minimize problems. Chair­ man read exerpts from union con­ tract. MAYAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), July 4—Chairman Albert Caulder, Secretary L. Ewing, Educational Director E. Richman. Chairman an­ nounced payoff in Norfolk, Va. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers discussed 30day emergency leave plan for mem­ bers. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang and requested new TV and toaster. Daley, Deck Delegate Emanuel Gazzier. Engine Delegate James SkubOM//.E4DEA? (OMI), July 25— na. Steward Delegate Edward Chairman Patrick Rankin, Secretary Winne. Chairman reported Patrol­ Michael Davalie, Educational Direc­ man Mike Calhoun serviced vessel in tor Alvin Markowitz, Deck Delegate Houston. Educational director Tommie Vines Sr., Engine Delegate reminded members to upgrade skills Bruce Korte, Steward Delegate at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ Stanley Krysyosiak. Chairman puted OT reported. Crew reported reported new dryer in crew laundry July Seafarers LOGs received. Crew needed. He also gave special thanks members gave vote of confidence to to entire crew for fine job. Education­ contracts depaftment in negotiating to al director encouraged members to "keep meat on our tables." Crew upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Beef reported air conditioning running reported by deck delegate. No beefs warm. Chairman thanked all depart­ or disputed OT reported by engine or ments for jobs well done. Crewmem^ steward delegates. Crew requested bers observed moment of silence for new furniture in crew lounge. departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. OOCL INNOVA RON (Sea-Land Service), July 11—Chairman John PFC JAMES ANDERSON Bertolino, Secretary Edward Col­ (Maersk Lines), July 11—Chairman lins, Educational Director Harry T. Anderson, Secret^ H. WilderMessick, Deck Delegate Douglas muth. Educational Director L. Hodges, Engine Delegate Peter Cochbran, Deck Delegate James Hausmann, Steward Delegate RadHailstone, Steward Delegate Earl mes Cosme. Chairman announced ar­ Castain. Educational director urged rival in Charleston, S.C. with payoff members to take advantage of upgrad­ that morning. He reminded crew pur­ ing program at Piney Point. Treasurer pose of SPAD and urged donations. reported $200 in ship's fund. No Secretary thanked crew for keeping beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck pantry clean and advised memlwrs to and engine delegate gave special attend Piney Point and upgrade skills recognition to galley gang for excel­ as soon as possible. Treasurer lent job. Chairman reminded mem­ reported $70 in ship's fiind. Disputed bers to keep dues paid up in full. OT reported by deck delegate. No Next port: Diego Garcia. beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ gine or steward delegates. Crew thanked chief steward, chief cook and ship), July 2-7-Chairman Bobby Rlddick. Secretary C. Rooks, GSU Jose Bermudez for jobs well Educational Director E. Neatbery, done. Deck Delegate James Walker, OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Steward Delegate Ronnie Moore. Overseas), July 18—Chairman A. J. Chairman asked contracts department Eckert, Secretary J. Weedi Educa­ to send all correspondence directly to tional Director T. Kreutzer, Deck bosun and not to officers. Crew Delegate G.R. Christianson, Engine reported mail not being received once Delegate J. Brown, Steward on ship. Chairman reminded crew­ Delegate J. Garton. Chairman members to keep noise down. reported captain will have payoff as SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land soon as money arrives. Educational Service), July 25—Chairman James director reminded members to Davis, Secretary Felipe Orlanda, upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck Educational Director A. Quinn, En­ delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine Delegate Sheldon Greenberg, gine or steward delegates. Crew gave Steward Delegate Jose Santos. Chair­ man reported radio officer announced vote of thanks to SIU President telegram received from SIU head­ Michael Sacco for the work he's done for membership. Crew reported quarters regarding Sea-Land efforts to go foreign-flag but chairman had new pillows and mattresses needed. not received copy. Next port: Anacortes, Wash. Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), July 25—Chair­ Service), July 25—Chairman Calvin James, Secretary F. Costango, man P. Victor, Secretary Howard Educational Director Kevin DeSue, Williams, Deck Delegate P. Baker, Deck Delegate James Rush, Steward Engine Delegate W. Bloodworth, Delegate Donald Williams. Chair­ Steward Delegate Heath Bryan. man discussed cleaning of crew Secretary announced this is second lounge and asked members not to trip to Klaipeda, Lithuania with load leave dirty dishes in lounge over­ of com. No beefs or disputed OT night. Chairman reminded crew to reported. Crew noted Seafarers NORTHERN LIGHTS (lOM), July LOGs and ship's mail received in check heat and air conditioning vents 25—Chairman Ray Waiters, and asked members keep mess room English Channel and new washing Secretary Kenneth Whitfield, Educa­ machine for crew arrived. They furniture in good condition. Secretary tional Director K. Jordan, Deck reported pleasant voyage where announced all cargo will be dis­ Delegate T.Jackson, Engine everyone respects each other and charged between New York and Bos­ Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward gave special thanks to gourmet chefs ton and ship will go into shipyard in Delegate Christopher Green. Chair­ Howard Williams and Heath Bryan Norfolk, Va for 7-8 days. He an­ man reported new items on order. for excellent food. Crew reported nounced no layoffs. No beefs or dis­ Secret^ said captain praised puted OT reported. Crew reported crew mess overhead needs repair. crewmembers' work and reported Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ payoff will be at sea. Educational OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS tributed to all departments. Crew ap­ director urged members to upgrade (Maritime Overseas), July 18—Chair­ proved motion that air cooling and skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs man Sonny Pinkham, Secretary D. heating units and bulkheads be or disputed OT reported. Next port: Brown, Educational Director Gerald cleaned once a month and painted each year. Next port: Boston. The Perfect Splice r rff'v"?''" • % Deck department members aboard the USNS Wilkes splice a large eye in one of the ship's mooring lines. Instructing in proper splicing procedures aboard the oceanographic survey ship is Bosun "Skip Yager (right). Chief Mate Fred Smallwood observes while AB Jake Jacobs and OSs John Kaack and Matt Sandy work on the splice. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), July 9—Chairman G.M. Westphal, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Joe Barry. Chairman reported receiving second-hand information regarding Sea-Land ships going foreign-flag but telegram from SIU headquarters had not yet arrived. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School and reminded them all information available aboard ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), July 17—Chairman A. Trikoglou, Secretary J. Colls, Educational Director J.Shuler, Deck Delegate E. Ortega, Engine Delegate J. Guaris, Steward Delegate A. Colon. Chairman reported everything running smoothly with ship out of shipyard. Secretary gave vote of thanks to deck department for good paint job in passageways. He reported new water cooler needed in mess room. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), July 11—Chairman Elex Cary Jr., Secretary E.M. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Chapman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported every­ thing running smoothly. 2400. He informed crew information from SIU headquarters has not been sent to ship concerning Sea-Land's recent statement to re-flag 13 ships. He reminded crewmembers signing off to clean rooms and refurbish with Ambassadorial BBQ SEA-LAND EXPRESS(Sea-Land Service), July 11—Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secretary G. Bryant Jr., Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Timothy Smith, Engine Delegate Gebar Oghe, Steward Delegate Fadel Abdulla. Disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chairman reminded crewmembers no smoking in mess room during meals. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), July 11—Chairman Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director War­ ren Wright, Deck Delegate Charles Howell, Engine Delegate Frank Alshaif. Steward Delegate Rafaelita Griego. Secretary gave vote of thanks to deck and engine depart­ ments for clean ship inside and out. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed Sea-Land an­ nouncement to re-flag. Chairman reminded crewmembers to clean cabin before signing off. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Chief Cook Floyd Bishop does some grilling on the deck of the Crowley Ambassador. clean linens for new persons coming aboard. Treasurer reported $55 in ship's fund. Beef and disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegate. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaSEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ Land Service), July 25—Chairman vice), July 4-^—Chairman R. CleWerner Becher, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educational Director Walter mente. Secretary S. Apodaca, Educational Director C. Henley, Stevens, Deck Delegate K. Hagar^ Deck Delegate T. Doi, Engine Steward Delegate Vir^lio Hof­ Delegate C.Medeiros, Steward fmann. Chairman reminded crew­ members to keep rooms locked while Delegate G. Lee. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported in port because ship's VCR was stolen in Oakland, Calif. Secretary an­ couch and chair in crew recreation room need to be reupholstered. Crew nounced intention of keeping in touch with chairman concerning daily gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: events. Educational director reported Honolulu. crew well informed. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (Seanegotiation extension. Land Service), July 6—Chairman SEA-LAND PACER(Sea-Land Ser­ Joseph Colangelo, Secretary Miguel Pahon, Educational Director vice), July 18—Chairman Lance Thomas Priscu, Deck Delegate Her­ Zollner, Secretary W. Wroten, nando Bansuelo, Engine Delegate Educational Director S. Acosta, Deck Delegate Rudy Asopardo, En- Gary Mitchell, Steward Delegate Allan Sim. Educational director !;ine Delegate Sotmy Acosta, urged members to upgrade at Piney Steward Delegate Jim Ahellano. Point. Deck delegate reported dis­ Chairman reported he called con­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT tracts department for information on Sea-Land's efforts to go foreign-flag. by engine or steward delegates. Chair­ He reported Vice President Contracts man praised members upgrading at Augie Tellez stated union is working Limdeberg School and stressed im­ portance of advancing oneself through Congress and other avenues to prevent this from occurring. Chair­ through education. man discussed Department of SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Defense policy of allocating monies Service), July 8—Chairman Robert to vessels with military capabilities. Stuverud, Educational Director C. Educational director urged members Piper. Treasurer reported $715 in to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No reefs or disputed OT reported. Mem- ship's fund. Chairman noted twomonth extension on contract and Sea1 rers requested information concern­ Land's announcement to transfer 13 ing negotiations and foreign-flag ships to foreip-flag. Crewmembers transfers. Next port: Yokohama, discussed retirement benefits and Japan. thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), July 11—Chair­ SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land man R. Moss, Secretary Gary GrisService), July 4—Chairman L.E. wold. Educational Director Arthur Watson, Secretary J.Johnson, Rhymes. Chairman announced Educational Director R. Risbeck, notice from headquarters regarding Deck Delegate George Vukmir, En­ 60-day extension on contract. Chair­ gine Delegate Ronald Swanson, man discussed retirement benefits Steward Delegate Mohamed Shibly. and seatime with crewmembers. No Chairman handed out sample letter to beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ union members to send to U.S. repre­ man discussed letter from head­ sentatives and senators in support of quarters concerning Sea-Lands's legislation for revitalization of U.S. petition to MarAd to re-flag 13 ships. merchant marine. No beefs or disputed Crewmembers asked contracts QT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks departiAent to look into union com­ to galley gang for great food and salad plying with new federal law allow­ bar. ing up to 12 weeks personal leave without loss of job. Crew also asked SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­ contracts department to look into vice), July 9—Chairman Grarge Wil­ amending shipping rules regarding son, Secretary A. Hassan, Educational length of time per voyage. Next Director Steve Miller. No beefs or dis­ port: Boston. puted OT reported. Crewmembers discussed Sea-Land's announcement SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea- ' to re-flag vessels and reported feel­ Land Service), July 16—Chairman ings of sadness and anger. Secretary . ack Edward, Secretary Jennifer said new towels received and gave . lim. Educational Director Jim Smit- vote of thanks to steward departto. Chairman reported arrival in Oakand, Calif, on Tuesday July 13 at Continued on page 24 . L: . .r'- •/;y - v /"'/:- �saawiiiisLoe 23 0CR»fff f 993 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The PAYMENT OF MONIES. No constitution of the SIU Atlantic, monies are to be paid to anyone in any Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ official capacity in the SIU unless an trict makes specific provision for official union receipt is given for safeguarding the membership's same. Under no circumstances money and union finances. The should any member pay any money constitution requires a detailec for any reason unless he is given such audit by certified public account­ receipt. In the event anyone attempts ants every year, which is to be sub­ to require any such payment be made mitted to the membership by the without supplying a receipt, or if a secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance member is required to make a pay­ committee of rank-and-file mem­ ment and is given an official receipt, bers, elected by the membership, but feels that he or she should not each year examines the finances of have been required to make such pay­ the union and reports fully their find­ ment, this should immediately be ings and recommendations. Mem­ reported to union headquarters. bers of this committee may make CONSTITUTIONAL dissenting reports, specific recom­ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. mendations and separate findings. Copies of the SIU constitution are TRUST FUNDS. All trus available in all union halls. All mem­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, bers should obtain copies of this conLakes and Inland Waters District stitution so as to familiarize are administered in accordance themselves with its contents. Any with the provisions of various trust time a member feels any other mem­ fund agreements. All these agree­ ber or officer is attempting to deprive ments specify that the trustees in him or her of any constitutional right charge of these funds shall equally or obligation by any methods, such as consist of union and management dealing with charges, trials, etc., as representatives and their alternates. well as all other details, the member All expenditures and disburse­ so affected should immediately , ments of trust funds are made only notify headquarters. upon approval by a majority of the EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ trustees. All trust fund financial bers are guaranteed equal rights in records' are available at the head­ employment and as rhembers of the quarters of the various trust funds. SIU. These rights are clearly set SHIPPING RIGHTS. A forth in the SIU constitution and in member's shipping rights and the contracts which the union has seniority are protected exclusively negotiated with the employers. by contracts between the union and Consequently, no member may be the employers. Members should get discriminated against because of to know their shipping rights. race, creed, color, sex, national or Copies of these contracts are posted geographic origin. If any member and available in all union halls. If feels that he or she is denied the members believe there have been equal rights to which he or she is violations of their shipping or entitled, the member should notify seniority rights as contained in the union headquarters. contracts between the union and the SEAFARERS POLITICAL employers, they should notify the ACTIVITY DONATION — Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate tified mail, return receipt requested. segregated fund. Its proceeds are The proper address for this is: used to further its objects and pur­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman poses including, but not limited to, Seafarers Appeals Board furthering the political, social and 5201 Auth Way economic interests of maritime Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred workers, the preservation and fur­ to are available to members at all thering of the American merchant times, either by writing directly to the marine with improved employment union or to the Seafarers Appeals opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade Board. union concepts. In connection with CONTRACTS. Copies of all such objects, SPAD supports and SIU contracts are available in all SIU contributes to political candidates halls. These contracts specify the for elective office. All contribu­ wages and conditions under which an tions are voluntary. NcyxontribuSIU member works and lives aboard tion may be solicited ar^eceived a ship or boat. Members should know because of force, job di^riminatheir contract rights, as well as their tion, financial reprisal, or threat of obligations, such as filing for over­ such conduct, or as a condition of time (OT) on the proper sheets and in membership in the union or of the proper manner. If, at any time, a employment. If a contribution is member believes that an SIU patrol­ made by reason of the above im­ man or other union official fails to proper conduct, the member should protect their contractual rights notify the Seafarers International properly, he or she should contact the Union or SPAD by certified mail nearest SIU port agent. within 30 days of the contribution EDITORIAL POLICY — for investigation and appropriate THE SEAFARERS LOG. The action and refund, if involuntary. Seafarers LOG traditionally has A member should support SPAD refrained from publishing any ar­ to protect and further his or her ticle serving the political purposes economic, political and social in­ of any individual in the union, of­ terests, and American trade union ficer or member. It also has concepts. refrained from publishing articles If at any time a member feels deemed harmful to the union or its that any of the above rights have collective membership. This estab­ been violated, or that he or she has lished policy has been reaffirmed been denied the constitutional right by membership action at the Sep­ of access to union records or infor­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ mation, the member should imme­ stitutional ports. The diately notify SIU President responsibility for Seafarers LOG Michael Sacco at headquarters by policy is vested in an editorial certified mail, return receipt re­ board which consfists of the ex­ quested. The address is: ecutive board of the union. The Michael Sacco, President executive board may delegate, Seafarers International Union from among its ranks, one in­ 5201 Auth Way dividual to carry out this respon­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. sibility. i J.:: h-1 ! 7 Opportunities '7-- •. ' ' . .i'' • The cost of a college education continues to rise each yean But for Seafarers and their dependents, help In realizing their educational goals Is available in the for/n of $15,000and $6,000 awards from the Seafarers Scholarship Program. ELIGIBILITY In 1994, the union will offer seven scholarships. Four are set aside for the children and spouses of Seafarers. Each of these four sfcholarships is for $15,000 to be used at a four-year college or university. The other three are for Seafarers themselves. One of the awards is for $15,000 for use at a four-year institution of higher learning. The remaining two scholar­ ships amount to $6,000 each and may be used for study at a community college or vocational school. Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependent children are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by filling out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. DEADLINES Completed applications with all hececessary information included MUST be mailed and postmarked ON or BEFORE APRIL 15,1994. The SAT and ACT exams are given ap­ proximately six times a year on .specified dates. Applicants should be sure to take whichever exam is required by the college or trade school they plan to attend. (Tests must be taken by FEBRUARY1994 to ensure the results will be available for inclusion in the scholarship ap­ plication package.) Scholarship recipients must enroll in a college or trade school and notify the Seafarers Welfare Plan of their admission by AUGUST 1, 1994. Winners of the $15,000 award must complete the program within six years. Seafarers who receive the $6,000 award must complete their programs in four years. "' '• ••-V CHECKLIST The deadline for applying is April 15, 1994. Completing the application form, itself, is not very difficult. What will take more time, however, is gathering all the other necessary paperwork. Items that will need to be postmarked by that date for review by the Scholarship Committee include: • Scholarship application • Autobiographical statement • Photograph • Certified copy of birth certificate • High school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high st:Hool equivalency scores. • College transcript • Letters of reference SAT or ACT test results. Remember, it will take time to gather all this information. Plan ahead to make sure every­ thing will be collected in time. Some schools can be slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants should ask for them as soon as pos­ sible. Also, now is a good time for the applicant to start thinking about who should be asked to write letters of recommendation. Mall In this coupon for more application details: lease send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the I application form. P Name i - Book Number I Address City, State, Zip Code _ _ _ Telephone Nurnber _ _^ This application is for: • Self • ' • •••7.":^'.^-, • O Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs. MD 20746. 10/93 �'•'i-r -;: v t- .- 24 Ships Digest Continued fivm page 22 ment for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. !. CjA.c' •» ' SEALin-ARABIAN SEA (IMC), July 20—Chairman J.T. Prather, Secretary Fred Clark, Deck Delegate Kimberly Clark, Engine Delegate Charles Mispagei, Steward Delegate A. Avila. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for great food and good service. Next port: Mar­ tinez, Calif. SEAUFT INDIAN OCEAN (TMC), July 2^1—Chairman Mike Moore, En gine E)elegate Victor Mondecl, Steward Delegate E. Rodriguez. Chairman read president's report from July Seafarers LOG. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fiind for VCR and new tapes. Bosun requested union patrolman visit vessel as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reported trouble acquiring stores. Crew reported need for new dryer and refrigerator. • -i STONEWELL JACKSON(Wateiman Steamship), July 11—Chairrrian Carl Lineberry, Secretary Victor Acevedo, Educational Director L.V. Hargesheimer, Engine Delegate M. Hill. Educational director encouraged members to attend Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $675 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new mat­ tress for each bunk. Next port: New­ port News, Va. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), July 2—Chairman Michael Thornton, Deck Delegate Charles McPherson, Engine Delegate Hermus Patrick, Steward Delegate Roberto Escobar. Chairman reported carpets replaced and tiles in­ stalled in engine department, and shampoo and vacuum cleaner needed. He also reported smooth sailing and reminded members to utilize Piney Point facilities for upgrading. Secretary reported smooth cruise with good crew. He thanked crewmembers for keeping ship tidy. Educational director reminded mem­ bers upgrading is key to future. He also reminded crewmembers to turn in all movies before arriving in port. Treasurer reported $400 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman gave vote of thanks to ABs and entire crew for as­ sembling and delivering clothes, toys, medicine, food and candy to children in orphanages in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Crew reported looking forward to doing same next trip. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: New Orleans. 'r OCTORER1993 SEAFARERS LOG DSNS WILKES (Bay Ship Manage­ OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime Overseas), August 1— ment), July 26—Chairman Skip Chairman Sal Lagare, Secretary Yager, Secretary K. Dougherty, Tohe Dansley Jr., Educational Direc­ Educational Director CJ. Brown, tor C. Boudreaxux, Deck E)elegate Deck Delegate Tom Skuhina, En­ gine Delegate Mike Renter, Steward W. Sellers, Steward Delegate C. Gooch. Chairman announced con­ Delegate Don Mann. Chairman praised crew on appearance of vessel tract negotiations continue and new agreement should be reached in next and thanked everyone for working 60 days. Secretary urged members extra hard preparing for quality who have never upgraded to visit evaluation inspection. He also thanked steward department for great Piney Point and upgrade for higher ratings and enjoy school's beautiful chow. Treasurer reported $313 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT surroundings. Educational director reminded members upgrading means reposed. Crew asked contracts department to look into length of stay more pork chops on table and en­ couraged all eligible crewmembers to aboard vessel for crewmembers and upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT back safety bonuses not received. Crew reported soda machine not full. reported. Crew reported washing machine and dryer need repairs. Crew gave special thanks to Adeile Crew thanked galley gang for good George for her tour of cheerful and food. Crew requested new microwave good service as crew mess person. and suggested professional fumiga­ Crew reported Seafarers LOGs not tion once every 30 days. Crew being received in timely manner. reported all members happy and re­ Next port: Sasebo, Japan. quested new linens aboard vessel. AMERICAN KESTREL (Osprey Next port: Honolulu. Shipping), August 12—Chairman PFC JAMES ANDERSON John Higdon, Secretary X. Aquino, Educational Director Joe Overstreet, (Maersk Lines), August 7—Chair­ Deck Delegate Jerry Smith, Steward man T. Anderson, Secretary Hugh Wildermuth, Educational Director Delegate Brenda Cheatham. Chair­ L. Cockrane, Deck Delegate J. man asked contracts department to Hailstone, Steward Delegate E. Casprovide ship with detailed informa­ tain. Chairman reported outstanding tion regarding contract negotiations. SIU crew aboard vessel with all Educational director encouraged lands working together for better members to upgrade at Lundeberg ship. He also reported ship has best School. Deck delegate asked con­ galley gang in Diego Garcia with deli­ tracts department for clear descrip­ cious food. He complimented deck tion of watch procedures and department on hard work getting payment of overtime. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. vessel back in shape after Somalia. Steward delegate reported beef. Crew Educational director urged members reported excellent communication on to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $300 in ship's ship. Crew requested patrolman next "und. No beefs or disputed OT port. Steward delegate noted outdated reported. Next port: Diego Garcia. stores coming aboard ship. ITS PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), August 1^—Chair­ man V.T. Nielsen, Secretary F. DiCarlo, Educational Director M. Rullan, Deck Delegate C. Brown, hgine Delegate Carlos Bonefont, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. Steward delegate gave vote of thanks to crew for keeping ship clean. Crew requested new TV. Next port: New York. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), August 5—Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational Director W. Fay, Deck Delegate lobby Branham, Engine Delegate Wesley Wise. Chairman reported smooth sailing and commented on imiroved food since Chief Steward Robertson and Cook M. Buck signed on. Chairman announced Executive Vice President Joe Sacco and SlU Representative Sal Aquia in Japan; crew will have chance to discuss con­ tract with them while in port. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. 'reasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT DSNS KANE(Bay Ship Manage­ reported. Chairman discussed safety ment), July 11—Chairman Joe and stressed all crewmembers should Jenkins, Secretary Jeff Smith, be careful on deck when chipping is Steward Delegate Maircelino Anleing done and grease is present. He dino. Chairman announced recreation also reminded crew to keep noise fund will be used for purchase of down and be careful in weight room. videotapes and refreshments for dock- Next port: Himeji, Japan. side crew party in Naples, Italy. Educational director discussed impor­ OMI SACRAMENTO (Ogden tance of upgrading at Lundeberg Marine), August 8—Chairman Ray School. Chief Steward Smith an­ Gorju, Secretary T. Davalie, Educa­ nounced he had just returned from tional Director Alton Hickman. baking course there and praised Chairman advised crewmembers con­ quality of instruction and facilities. tract issues being worked out by Treasurer reported $595.60 in ship's union and companies and reminded fund. Disputed OT reported by them current contract still valid. steward delegate. No beefs or dis­ Secretary thanked crew for being puted OT reported by deck or engine cooperative with galley gang and delegate. D^k delegate noted con­ commented on wonderful crew cern by deck department members aboard ship. Educational director regarding explosives in cargo aboard thanked crewmembers for job well ship and asked contracts department done and encouraged them to for detailed information concerning upgrade at Lundeberg School. He explosives. Chairman announced ship also discussed importance of upgrad­ selected to host annual "Project ing. No beefs or disputed OT Marco Polo" conducted by U.S. Navy reported. Chairman reported telex Oceanographic Office in coordination rom headquarters regarding exten­ with National Geographic Society. sion of contract post^. Educational He reported project designed to foster director discuss^ importance of con­ interest in oceanography and ocean tacting congressmen concerning Seasciences. The best and brightest high .^nd's announcement to re-flag. school science students and teachers Crew thanked steward department for are selected to participate in short job well done. Crew reported slow . cruises to give them hands-on ex­ mail service and Seafarers LOGs not perience in physical oceanography. lieing received. Next port: Baltimore. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), August 4—Chairqian Garry Walker, Secretary Scott Opsahl, Educational Director Marvin Wells, Deck Delegate Jusuf Djuned, Engine Delegate Al Hansen, Steward Delegate Frank Martin. Chairman announced payoff and contract exten­ sion. Secretary thanked crew for keep­ ing mess hall and pantry clean. Educational director stressed impor­ tance of upgrading at Piney Point and reported hazardous materials training will be mandatory. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave spe­ cial thanks to Bosun Walker's wife, Letty Jo, for homemade cookies and jams. Chairman reminded crewmem­ bers to use only enough soap for washing clothes—otherwise it backs up in one of ship's showers. He reminded crew to keep volume down on new speaker system in lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. very tasty. Crew also thanked steward department for their part in making it an unforgettable barbecue Treasurer reported $55 in ship's emer gency fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to check bulletin board for latest news concerning re-flagging issue with Sea-Land. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (SeaLand Service), August 3—Chairman Joseph Colangelo, Secretary Miguel Pahon, Educational Director Thomas Friscu, Engine Delegate Gary Mitchell, Steward Delegate Allan Sim. Chairman reported con­ tract extension. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave special thanks to galley gang for doing excel­ lent job. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), Auguist 2—Chairman Hayden GifTord, Secretary G. Bronson. Educational Director Steve Blgelow, Deck Delegate Tillman Churchman, Engine £)elegate Gor­ don Hilthruner, Steward Delegate Donald Spangler. Chairman reported 60-day contract extension and urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Piney Point. Educational director reminded crew­ members not to throw plastic over side or in port. Treasurer reported $185 in ship's fund and $85 in movie fund. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew requested new cabinet for movies in crew lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Steward delegate reminded members to pick up ice that drops on floor from ice machine. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 1—Chairman Howard Glhbs, Secretary S. Apodaca, Educa­ tional Director C. Henley, Deck Delegate Romeo Lugtu, Engine Delegate Charles Medeiros, Steward Delegate Joe Tucker. Chairman an­ nounced ship's arrival in Oakland and Long Beach, Calif. Secretary urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Educational direc­ tor stressed importance of SPAD donations. Treasurer reported $436 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman posted two letters from headquarters. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), August 8—Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Donna Clemens, Educational Director Her­ man Manzer, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate Leonard Vlles, Steward Delegate N. Ball. Chairman reported shortage of Seafarers LOGs for crewmembers. Crew gave vote of thanks to Captain Cocozza and Chief Engineer Robin­ son and his department for great pig roast. Crew reported Amold the pig SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), August 1—Chairman David Zurek, Secretary Stephen Bird, Educational Director Jason Etnoyer. Educational director reported upgrading forms for Lundeberg School are available. Treasurer reported $231 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported new mattresses and pillows needed. Crewmembers observed mo­ ment of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Color as well as black-and-white photographs are acceptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate if the photo should be returned. Send photos and identifications to Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. •V': it-." �OCTOBER 1993 SEAFARBHSLOG 25 • DEEP SEA joined the union in 1987 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Hall sailed as a QMED. WILLIAM ALLEN Pensioner WHilliam Allen, 84, passed away February 16. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1949 in his native Seattle, before that union merged, vndi the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Di^ trict (AGUWD) of the SIU. He sailed as a chief steward. Brother Allen retired in Sqrtember 1976. GEORGE ALTSCHAFFL Pensioner George Altschaffl, 66, died August 26. Bom in Platsmouth, Neb., he joined the uriion in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Altschaffl s^led in the steward departmerit. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. Brother Altschaffl began receiving his pension in September 1992. STEPHEN ARALES Pensioner Stephen Arales,90, passed away August 4. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Arales sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1921 to 1947. Brother Arales retired in November 1971. EDWARD BROOKS JR. Pensioner Ed­ ward Brooks Jr., 77, died Au^st 30. He joined the SIU in 1973 in his native New Orleans. Brother Brooks sailed in both the steward and engine departmeiits. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1956. Brother Brooks began receiving his pen­ sion in March 1991. EDWARD BURKE JR. Edward Burke Jr., 32, died August 11. Bora in Boston, he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1978. Brother Burice sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1980. FRANK CHAVERS Pensioner Frank Chavers, 68, passed away Aupst 20. A native of Mobile, Ala., he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Chavers sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Chavers retired in June 1983. FRANK HALL Frank Hall, 65, passed away July 30. A Pennsylvania native, he WOODROW CUNNINGHAM Pensioner Woodrow Cunningham, 68, died August 23. Bora in Rome, Ga., he joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Cunningham sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 tb 1950. Brother Cunningham shipped from Jacksonville, Fla. prior to retiring. JUSTING MOLINA Pensioner Justino Molina, 73, died August 18. Bora in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Seafarers in the Philip­ pines in 1944. Brother Molina sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in June 1979. MANUEL NOBLE Pensioner Manuel Noble, 84, passed away July 24. Bora in ^e Philip­ pines, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mew York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Noble retired in June 1976. n DERRICK NORBERT Derrick Norbert,23, passed away August 3. A Louisiana na­ tive, he graduated from the Paul Hall Center in 1992. Brother Norbert sailed in the engine depart­ ment. NASON NUNN Pensioner Nason Nunn, 74, died June 26. Bora in Michigan, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Nunn sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1981. receiving his pension in January 1984. to 1945. Brother Wilson began receiving his pension in May 1991. WALLACE PERRY Pensioner WaUace Perry, 60, died July 29. Bora in Washington, D.C., he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Perry com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He retired in February 1990. INLAND PAUL TURNER Pensioner Paul Turner, 66, died August 17. Bora in Ten­ nessee, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Turner com- . pleted the bosun recertiilcation course at Piney Point in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy fixrm 1944 to 1946. Late in his seafaring careo-. Brother Tumo- sailed primarily aboard Crowley RO/RO vessels. Following his retirement in January 1992, he volunteered time to assist at the counter in the Jacksonville, Fla hall. ELBERT WILSON Pensioner El­ bert Wilson, 67, passed away August 12. A native of Wallace, Ala. he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Wilson sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 LOUIS BROUSSARD Pensioner Louis Broussard, 86, died August 16. Bora in Louisiana, he joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Broussard sailed as an oiler. He retired in April 1975. EDWARD COVACEVICH Pensioner Edward Covacevich, 66, passed away August 16. He joined the SIU in 1957 in his native Bal­ timore. Boatman Covacevich sailed as a captain. He began receiving his pension in January 1988. JAMES HASSELL Pensioner James Hassell, 80, died August 28. A Columbia, N.C. na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Hassel sailed in the deck department. He retired in Novem­ ber 1975. JOHNNY JEFFCOAT Johtmy Jeffcoat, 35, passed away July 30. A native of Red Level, Ala., he joined the union in 1988 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatmari Jeffcoat sailed in both the deck and oigine departments. He served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1979. LELAND LARRIMORE Pensioner Leland Larrimore, 71, died August 9. Bora in Tilgham Is­ land, Md., he joined the SIU in 1966 in Baltimore. Boatman Lar­ rimore sailed in the deck depart­ ment, most recently as a captain. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Larrimore retired in December 1985. THEOSOILEAU Theo Soileau, 69, passed away August 13. A Louisiana native, he joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boat­ man Soileau sailed as a tankerman. jv". 3' : v' JAMES WALLACE Pensioner James Wal­ lace, 75, died August 1. He joined the SIU in 1968 in his native Baltimore. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. His last ves­ sel before retiring in April 1983 was the Papa Guy, on which he sailed as a captain. GREAT LAKES DONALD HORN Donald Horn, 46, passed away Novem­ ber 11, 1992. Bora in Michigan, he joined the union in 1970 in the port of Detroit. Brother Horn sailed in the steward department. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN MICHAEL MILITELLO Pensioner Michael Militello, 79, died August 22. He joined the Seafarers in 1941 in his native Gloucester, Mass. Brother Militello sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1978. SAMUEL SCOLA Pensioner Samuel Scola, 65, passed away June 5. He joined the SIU in 1966 in his native Boston. Brother Scola sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He began receiving his pension in November 1974. ,. ^ ' k- • Good Eatin' Any Time, Any Place I'- • : • h' •. • 'y fc-;, •f • Members of the steward department aboard the Sea-Land Value prepare another fine meal. They are Chief Steward Abdul Hassan (left) and Chief Cook Francisco Tirado. Chief Cook Audrey Brown ^ets the grill going aboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak for a Labor Day bartrecue. ESPERPERDI Pensioner Esper Perdi, 69, passed away August 21. A native of Estonia, he joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Perdi began receiving his pension in May 1988. ISIDORO SALVADOR Pensioner Isidoro Salvador, 84, passed away August 4. A native of the Philippines, he joined the union in 1962 in the port of Seattle. Brother Salvador sailed in the steward department. He began A holiday meal marks the special day for C.S. Global Link crewmembers who otherwise are engaged in the daily duties ofr operating operatinc the vessel. The holiday ef­ fort is put forward by steward department mem­ bers (back row, from left) Steward Assistant William Brown, Chief Cook Cheryl Neff, Steward Assistant Eric Jeffers, Chief Steward Ronald Malozi, (front row) Cook/Baker George Sasaki and BR Ben Mathews. y. : 1- Jji / '.-,1 ' • .-v' ••• i �• ....; ^jnKi I'• J-»'l.*'*-r>n.'Vi^ • OCTOBER 1993 SEAFMERSLOG a'- ^••, • • • \ Lundeberg School Graduating Classes '.V y''\-^pyM/' Trainee Lifeboat Class 514—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 514 are (from left, kneeling) Kenneth Creque Jr., Edward Grey, Julio Buchanan, James Crisler, James Tran, Leo Flynn, Selley Washington, Fhab Ghelth, (second row) Richard Taylor, Aaron Braaten, Lorenzo Sereno, Robert Clemens, Nawa Williams, Samuel Ramos Jr., Anthony Lozopone, Jim Brown (Instructor), William Todd Stringer, Sean Jones, Alex Lottig, Anestacio Sereno Jn and Kurt Bruer. Celestial Navigation—Upgrading ^vig, ._ _ SlU members completing , the celestial navigation course are (from left) Jake KaraczynskI (Instructor), Edward Dwyer, Tom Culpepper, Jeffrey Sousa, Drexel Hanna and Reglna Ewlng. - i • Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the August 24 class of f i «row..=.teo^ «f fho I..K. OO upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Tom Gllllard (Instructor), Kenneth Geter, Michael Flores, Angel pL^fl,.f r^oS Reyes, Anthony Zellars, Agulllo Llorente, (second row) Henry Jones, Santiago Cadiz, Tyrone Garcia, vnnnn ni^* ^'^®"®"^' ®'®"® Dale KIrsch Jr., George Dariey, Kevin Young, (third row) Jack Green, Michael Hill, Basslrou NIang, John Gotlschlich, Jeffrey Willis and Beckett Young III. Barnard III, Michael Struve and James Duffy. Oil Spill—Completing the oil spill emergency contal^ent and cleanup course on August 5 are (from left, sealed) Beckett Young III Charlotte Wlnstead, Pfm^^ing. Dor^y Ca^^^^ F^k Sealift—Graduating from the July 30 seallft class are (from left) Messick, Jeffrey Willis, (serond row) Gre^ry Melyjn, WalteVr^lman, WHie Marsh, ""^hanl ^^James Heiiewege (Instructor), Glenn Baker Jr., Shannon Teem, CharBrown, Michael Marlykan, Glenn Baker Jr., Dan Van Sciver, (third row) Ben Pierciey, David Bowles, Rick winstead, Walter Taulman and Allen Shaw. Bowman, Isalac Watts, Walter Seals, Shannon Teem and Casey Taylor (instmctor) v;;: • • Manne Electrical Maintenance— The August 10 graduates of the marine Third Mate—^Working their way up the deck department ratings are (from left, first electrical maintenance course are (from left, standing) Miguel Rivera, Robert Kerbo, Jorge row) John Gilliam, David Clements, John Brown, Ron Raykowski (Instructor), (second Bonelil, John Brooks, (seated) Duane Toistensen, (second row) Brian Sengelaub, Green row) Nii«)laus Itey^l, Charles SpradNn, Cecil Winstead, Stejshen Barry and Peter Dudley. Hoskins and Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor). : •/ �•, . •• .• . SBmUXKLOG OCWBER1993 LUHDEBERG SCHOOL 1993 UP6RADIHG COURSE SCHBHILE ^ Able Seaman Coiirse ._ Assistant Cook, Cook an^flpl^ Chief office for starting dates) AUoi office for startbig dato) Chief Ste^^ Novembers Radar Observer - Unlimited Novinnberi^^^^^ Celestial Navigbtbtii November 22 CbwitJiil Date cmtrs» Att students must take the Oil SpiU Prevention and Containment class. SblpbandUng ^. - • November 19 Marine Electronics Techiddhm II Hydraulics December 17 Diesd Enghie Tecbnplpgy Course Welding I ' Conqmbin Date Clujckrlii Date *s'' —, '• 'A' Lifeboatman October 11 November S • Decembers October 22 November 19 December 17 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting November 2 Novcmberl2 Sealift Operations & Mwnlenance October 25 > Course !^un Recertifieation Cbeck-In Date Completion Date______ October 4 November S .Date of Birth (Ust) (Middle) (Firat) Ad(bess (Street) December IT 5qpteiid>erl3 Octobers November 22 Decaidierl7 October 25 November 19 | • Completion Date Course Cbeck-In Date School Equivalency (GED) Adult Education (ABE) Ei^sbasaSecondLangm^e(ESL) All open-e^rf , «i„rrtno (contact admissions office for startmg dates) November 19 As soon as the 1994 schedule of courses for the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of S^anslu^s finalized, it will be published m the Seafarers L^. Until that time, members may contact the adnussions office at the school at (301) 994-001() concemmg My questions or concerns they may have regardmg upgrading classes during the coming year. UP&tADIHO APPLHMTION Name. •. December 17 1992' November 8 , l^oy^iiberS The fbllbwing courses are available through the Sea^ Har^Xundeberg sgchool. Please contact the admissions office for enrq^paent mfMiha^ Oil Spill Preventioii and HCcntaibiDa^ ' •' • Con^pletion Date Alt sMienanmstukelheOa SpiU Prevenlion and Qmminnient class. pnmpinom Maint & Operations . r.Xi •" • -Si • .SfSXS. SV -f" December 17 Novembers CompletiQn Dale Check-In Date Comjj^eli^ Date Check-In Date Cdiffli! StMunf DMnHi&V CBHRM WSmiM-: is the current course schedule for classes beginning between S^hiber and the end of the year at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of SAanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers md to promote the American maritime industry. , The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the memberaUpi fhe maritime industry and—in tinaes of confUct—the nation's security. Z7 Mooth/Dey/Year _ Telephone _L time to e^h^Mng'Jhefirs,^^^^ and seniority, your clinic card and die firm, and sLn^in.,, ZJm^^^^'^sly^haceu^andconi^e,^ TheAdnnsrions OfficemU.NOTschedaley^aUofd,e^^eare,eceni DISCHARGE IIELD SHIPPED VESSEL . 6- LakeaMemberP Inland Wa«.s MemberP '•'"f • >• - ---r 1 X"?' •, v.1.' Deep Sea M^mberP '' I U-y-r-'-.-'A ,• , . .if. PamfioU ,f,HefoUo.in, infomoHcn is no. filled on, con.p,e,e,y, your appUcadon rriU no, * , jSocial Secunty # Book#, Seniority U.S. Citizen: DVes I am interested in the foUowi^ coiinie(s)checkedbeloworindicated here if not listed Department • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held — • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from 1 cr ClNo to. U. jrv#a9 Last grade of Lritsi giaut wa school completed a a, J CUT QQ I Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses. If yes, course(s) taken — Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses. • Ves DNO r-i QNO weeks have If yes, how many yecKs nave you jrkaa. completed?^ — Doyouhold.heU.S.CoastGuardUfeboa^anEndor»™n^^^ • Ves DNO Firefighting; • Yes GNO DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar ObserverUnlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • SimulatorCourse • • D • • ENGINE • Mamtenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3id Engineer Steam or Motor • Re&igeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation D Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician D • • • Q STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility CotdcandBaker <3iiefCook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) t.ti«.winirep--ta.ca;^wlth^^^J^^ Tri ALL DEPARTMENTS • Weldinc • lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Si^Prevention & Containment • Basic/Advanced • Fire Fighting • Sealift ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies(DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation (XttUECT PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree i, !-/ui-ri p: •IotlgiBal receiptsI Date available for training Primary language spoken ' •.•i. ippXPX-^'X;'; 'X^' , • • • • . -v : • I 'I .7 �f < SKAFAKKKX Seafarers ratify standard agreement and vote to accept new contracts witfi ETC, Great Lakes and Orgulf. For additional information, seepages 5,13,14and 15. October 1993 Volume 55, Number 10 Umdeberg SiHiotri IkHMiaes to nabi Seafaras In Hazardous Material OpwaOuK andMamflfira The Paul Hall Center for both basic and job-specific train­ industiy's needs and stay ahead o Maritime Training and Education ing for every hazmat employee new requirementseven before they continues to upgrade its hazarct- Therefore, instructors at the Pau are announced. The school began ous materials (hazmat) program Hall Center work with SlU-con- offering hazmat training in 1989, to meet and exceed new require­ tracted companies to meet their shortly after the Exxon Valdez spil ments recently set forth by the specific training needs. For ex­ but before the government requirec Department of Transportation ample, someone who operates a such training through theOil Pollu­ (DOT). forklift used to transport hazmai tion Act of 1990. The new DOT rule, which ap­ will need different job-specific Individual companies may or pears in docket HM-126F of the training than one who only loads may not require (and provide) Code of Federal Regulations Title and unloads hazmat. However, new job-specific training for 49, Part 172, Subpart H, amends the basic training for both members who already have com­ existing hazmat requirements and workers would be the same. pleted hazmat courses. Seafarers is intended to promote more Initial training, which lasts should be aware that any such thorough training of individuals eight or 16 hours depending the information will come via the involved in transporting hazard­ specific job of the employee, companies since, according the ous materials. HM 126-F gives must be completed by October 1 DOT, they must determine their individual companies the right to for anyone employed on or before training needs and trainers certify training, although such July 2, 1993. If employed after qualifications. training must comply with the that date, training must be com­ According to the DOT, rule, which says: "Hazmat pleted within 90 days of first date Relevant training received from employers must provide training of employment. previous employer or source to ensure each hazmat employee Seafarers who have taken a maybe used tosatisfy the require­ ... is able to recognize and iden­ hazmat course at the Paul Hall ments, provided a current record tify hazardous materials . . . and Center already are considered of training is obtained from a hazhas knowledge of emergency certified for the basic training mat employee's previous response information, self- portion of the new rule. This is employer." protection measures and accident another example of how the Additionally, employees must prevention methods and proce­ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg recertify at least once every two Seafarer demonstrates proper use of breathing gear during hazmat dures." School of Seamanship at the Paul years. The training records must raining at the Lundeberg School. In essence, the rule requires ^all Center continues to meet the contain the employee's name, completion date of most recent The longer course instructs a number of specialized hazmat training, course materials (copy, students on how to coordinate and courses for SlU-contracted com­ description or location), name and run a hazmat containment and panies. The courses meet all legal address of the hazmat trainer, and cleanup. requirements and also are certification that the employee has Among the other available designed with special considera­ been trained and tested. courses is the 40-hour Hazardous tion for the unique settings and The regulation applies to each Waste Operations and Emergen­ circumstances of each company's domestic and foreign vessel when cy Response (Hazwoper), which employees. carrying hazmat in a U.S. port or eatures intensive hands-on train­ An example of a specially in navigable waters of the United ing as well as written exams. designed course is the recent 8States. Topics include legal overviews of hour introductory class which Thorough Training Dccupational Health and Safety was provided for Express Marine Administration standards and employees. The Lundeberg School al­ Coast Guard regulations; basic Other hazmat courses taught at ready has a comprehensive haz­ chemistry of hazardous materials; the school—all of which meet or mat curriculum, with courses ranging from an 8-hour Health use and care of different safety exceed Coast Guard and Occupa­ and Safety/"First Responder" to and breathing equipment; emer­ tional Safety and Health Ad­ the 48-hour "Incident Com­ gency first aid; sampling techni­ ministration Standards—include ques; emergency response plans; 40-hour Oil Spill Emergency mander." The 8-hour course primarily decontamination; and many other Containment and Cleanup; 24The SlU offers a number of hazmat courses at the Paul Hall Center covers identification of hazard­ subjects. hour Health and Safety for Haz­ for Maritime Training and Education. Pictured here are students taking ous materials, use of protective During the last several years, ardous Waste Operations and the oil spill and containment course. gear and procedures for contacting instructors such as Jim Shaffer Emergency Response; and 16emergency response personnel. and Casey Taylor have conducted hour Benzene Safety. Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Christina Michelle Suttle. Christina Michelie Suttle I J Missing since February 28, 1993, the 15-year-old ran away from home in Batavia, Ohio. She may be in the company of her boyfriend and is con­ sidered an endangered runaway. The brown-haired, blueeyed girl is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has a pockmark on her right cheek. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Chris­ tina Michelle Suttle should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Miss­ ing Persons Unit of the Cler­ mont (Ohio) County SherifFs Office at (513) 732-2231. f Lundeberg School instructor Casey Taylor conducts a specialized hazmat course recently for employees of Express Marine. J.:/-/' •// / ••• /. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MARITIME STUDY COMMISSION BACKED BY CONGRESSIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE GORE REPORT CALLS FOR MARINE REVIEW OIL SPILL SHIP CREW VOTE FOR SEAFARERS FOREIGN SHIPPING INTERESTS UNMASKED PRO U.S.-FLAG GROUP TO FIGHT ATTACKS ON AMERICAN SHIP TRADES SIU CALLS ON CONGRESS TO CLOSE INLAND SAFETY LOOPHOLES HERBERGER SWORN IN AS MARITIME HEAD SEAFARERS RATIFY NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR LNG VESSELS ORGULF BOATMENT ENDORSE PACT FOR WORK ALONG MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRADE COUNCILL CONTINUES EFFORTS TO ORGANIZE AVONDALE SHIPYARD AFL-CIO INTENSIFIES BATTLE TO NIX TRADE DEAL CLINTON INTRODUCES NATIONAL HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN FORMER VP LINDSEY WILLIAMS DIES OF HEART DISEASE AT 79 COAST GUARD ISSUES NEW DRUG TEST RULES ‘SELF-UNLOADER’ STILL NEEDS SEAFARERS’ SKILLS ON SAM LAUD BUNKER WORK PICKS UP FOR CROWLEY SEAFARERS FOREIGN SHIPPING INTERESTS UNMASKED SEAFARERS BEGIN OPERATIONS ON TWIN-HULLED SURVEY VESSEL USNS BARTLETT TURNED OVER TO MOROCCAN NAVY MEMBERSHIP RATIFIES STANDARD AGREEMENT STEEL SHIPS AND IRON MEN: PART V RETIRED MEMBER SALVO REMAINS ACTIVE NAFTA’S DANGERS RAISED BY UNIONS CLINTON OFFERS PLAN TO CONGRESS; AFL-CIO BACKS BASICS OF PROPOSAL LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CONTINUES TO TRAIN SEAFARERS IN HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS AND HANDLING 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 10/01/1993 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. 10 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log