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It was back in 1952 that the head of the SIU, Paul Hall, instituted the union's train­ ing program as a means by which Seafarers could promote their job security and improve their earning power. Not only does this pro­ gram, now established at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, provide young people entering the industry with the fun­ damentals of seamanship, but it also gives skilled Seafarers opportunities to advance their knowledge and expand their areas of expertise. Through this ongoing training program at the Paul Hall Center and its Lundeberg School Michael Sacco Seamanship, the SIU is able to provide the U.S. shipping industry a continuous flow of qualified and productive manpower. With access to such training. Seafarers stay expert and adept in all aspects of shipboard technol­ ogy changes. The result is U.S. shipping has readily available skilled crews, and the safety and job security of Seafarers is enhanced. Like the SIU, the other unions representing shipboard labor working aboard deep sea and Great Lakes ships also have training schools or programs. But mariners in one segment of U.S. shipping do not have as many opportunities to participate in entry level cour­ ses or upgrading curricula. And that group of crewmembers is made up of boatmen serving on the nation's tugs and tows plying America's coastal and inland waters. That is why it was no surprise that the National Transportation Safety Board, an independent government agency, in its recommen­ dations stemming from a train accident brought about by a track knocked out of kilter by a barge striking a railroad bridge, called for more training of the boatmen who navigate tugs and tows. In that September 22, 1993 accident, a towboat crashed into a railroad bridge not far from Mobile, Alabama. In the dead of night and with poor visibility, the towboat's pilot did not use his radar. Eight minutes after the towboat displaced the bridge, an Amtrak train carrying 220 people slammed into the structure and derailed. Three locomotives and four cars plummeted into the water. Fortyseven people died. The National Transportation Safety Board found that if the pilot had used his radar, he could have determined that he should not turn toward the bridge. The Board found that the towboat's company had not given the pilot proper radar navigation training, nor was a compass supplied to the vessel operator. These findings led the agency to urge the U.S. Coast Guard to develop a radar training course and to require that operators of towing vessels be certified as radar observers. There is an effort on the part of the Department of Transporta­ tion and certain members of Congress to put into practice the Board's recommendations. Unfortunately, there will be those who decry the push for increased safety as just more government regula­ tion or just more operating expenses. As this debate moves forward, it would be well to keep in mind some facts about training. Training is not a cross that employers must bear. Several prestigious think-tanks have studied the results of training in the workplace. A report issued in 1990 by the Brook­ ings Institution found that in the years 1929 to 1989, job-related learning increased productivity twice as i^uch as technology. Another academic group found that individuals who receive formal training one year later are 30 percent more productive than their counterparts who did not participate in the learning program. More and more companies and organizations are investing in training their employees. In 1993, according to the American Society for Training and Development, 48 billion private dollars were spent on job training—up 7 percent from the year before. Two training experts found through their research that from 1983 to 1991, work-based formal learning programs increased 45 percent. Later this summer. Congress will deliberate the House towing safety bill that includes mechanisms to determine the proficiency of crewmembers in work-related skills—mechanisms which will lead to more extensive training for the men and women who work on the nation's tugs and tows. A bill that results in more job training and work skill-oriented courses for the individuals who crisscross the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways will bring with it posi­ tive effects for the industry, its workers and the nation. The industry will benefit from increased productivity. Tug and towboat crew­ members will benefit from enhanced job security and earning power. The nation will benefit from having the marine equipment operating close to populous centers and environmentally-sensitive areas in the hands of people who have augmented their first-hand work experience with ongoing training. And everyone—the tug and tow industry, crewmembers and the country—will gain from a heightened awareness of safety. Volume 56. Number 7 July 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational 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. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Hoi^, Senate to TatMe U.S. Shto BUI This Htonlh As written., the House bil the funding procedure originally Commrttees in both the House and Senate are expected to work would raise approximately $I7( proposed by Pena that woulc on bills dealing with maritime million a year beginning in Fisca raise approximately $100 million revitalization when Congress Year 1995 by requiring all vessels annually. The duties collected on vessels entering a U.S. port from returns from its Independence sailing into U.S. ports from foreign location to pay a flat 5; a nearby Western Hemisphere Day recess on July 11. The House Ways and Means cents per registered tonnage. The foreign port would go from nine Committee is reviewing legisla­ fee would becharged on the first 12 to 24 cents per registered tonnage. tion approved by the House Mer­ voyages each year into U.S. ports. On ships entering a U.S. port from all other foreign destinations, the chant Marine and Fisheries . Senate To Begin Work fee would increase from 27 to 71 Committee in May that calls for a Meanwhile, published reports cents. The duty would be col­ 10-year, $1.7 billion program that would not only fiind a 52-ship note the Senate Merchant Marine lected only on the first five annual program but also a domestic ship­ Subcommittee is expected begin voyages to a U.S. port, as is work on its version of maritime presently enforced. building effort. The Promotional Reform Act revitalization known as the Under both the House and of 1994 (H.R. 4003) includes an Maritime Security and Trade Act Senate versions of thelegislation, increase in tonnage fees paid by of 1994 (S. 1945) following the U.S.-flag liner companies would vessels entering U.S. ports from recess. agree to make their ships avail­ So far, the subconunittee has able to the Department of foreign harbors. Because the bill includes a revenue-raising aspect, held several hearings on the bill. Defense (DOD) or allow for the Ways and Means Committee Witnesses have included space onboard these vessels for must review the legislation before Transportation Secretary DOD cargo during a national it goes to the full House for debate Federico Pena, representatives of emergency in order to be eligible and a vote. That review is ex­ maritime labor and officials from for the funds. The vessels covered pected to be finished by the mid­ U.S.-flag shipping companies. by the program must be no more The Senate version more than 15 years old and remain ac­ dle of this month. H.R. 4003 serves as the fund- closely follows the proposal laid tive in foreign conunerce. i ng mechanism for the Maritime out by Pena. While S. 1945 also During the hearings. Senator Security and Competitiveness calls for a 10-year program start­ John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of Act, known as H.R. 2I5I. That ing in FY 1995 that will fund 52 the subconunittee, had stated he )ill, which passed the House last vessels through an increase in the was interested in finding ways to November by a 347 to 65 vote, tonnage tax, it does not include increase the number of ships outlined a support program for provisions for shipbuilding. covered by a maritime revitaliza­ the U.S.-flag merchant fl^eet. The Senate bill would include tion program. Among the proposals he suggested was one to reduce the number of bulkers in the Ready Reserve Force to provide more funds for an additional 20 to 25 working vessels. The Senate had been delaying work on its version of the legisla­ tion to allow the House to com­ pete its efforts. Published reports lave noted the Senate would like to finish its work by the August recess in order that a conference committee made up of House and Senators Trent Lott (R-Miss.), left, and John Breaux (D-La.) consider Senate members can craft com­ estlmony being given on the Maritime Security and Trade Act of 1994 promise legislation before ConS. 1945) before the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Senate p*ess adjourns for the November action on the legislation is expected to begin this month. elections. 3,000 Times Over, Pensioner Urges Congress to Back U.S. Maritime Ike Givens retired from the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1976, but he has not stopp^ contributing to the U.S.flag merchant marine. Within the last few months, '9-year-old Givens has collected more than 3,000 signatures on a petition by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) that calls on Congress and he administration to take "imme­ diate action to develop programs hat will maintain a healthy, vi­ able U.S.-flag fleet and a broad domestic shipyard and marine in­ dustrial base." He garnered support from fel­ low trade unionists, veterans and other citizens in southern Califor­ nia. A Mississippi native who primarily sailed as chief cook, Givens says he got the signatures for two reasons. First, he believes in the cause. Second, "I wanted to set a good example for the younger members, show them that being in the union means giving something back," Givens explains. "You Imow, I sailed for 11 years without a union (prior to joining in 1942 the MCS, which was an affiliate of the SIUNA before its 1978 merger with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District), so I appreciate having one. "I just think you should go that extra mile. In the long run, everyone benefits." Givens, who still is gathering signatures, recently received a commemorative ship's wheel in recognition of his efforts. The presentation took place at the March membership meeting in Wilmington, Calif. One of 10 children, Givens says his most memorable days at sea were spent during World War n. He cites taking part in the in­ vasion of Okinawa as the high­ light. Around that same time, he sur­ vived a severe storm which ini­ tially had him pondering another line of work. "I remember saying, 'Please, just get me out of this storm and I'll never go back (to sea).' But of course, I went right back out. "There's just something'about the sea that keeps you young." • Retired Seafarer Ike Givens (center) is congratulated by SIU Port Agent George Tricker (left) and SIU VP George McCartney for col­ lecting signatures on MTD petition. �i: JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 SlU School to Train Seafarers in EPA Refrigerant Handiing •1: 7^' In order to aid Seafarers in ob­ shipping after November 14. low-pressure refrigerants. Pass­ taining government-mandated However, any Seafarer in such a ing this section and the core quescertification , for handling position who is on a ship at that tions leads to a type 111 refrigerants, the Paul Hall Center time can obtain his or her cer­ certification. Any individual who and its Lundeberg School this tification once off the vessel. passes all the sections^—the core month will kick off a series of The Refrigeration Technician part. Type 1, Type 11 and Type on-site, two-day courses to be course already is a mandatory 111—has earned a Universal cer­ Attaching a manifold gauge set and preparing to recover refrigerant taught at SIU halls throughout the part of engine department tification. from a ships' stores portable refrigerated box is QMED Mike Brown. U.S. (For a schedule, registration upgrading courses at the Lun­ The SIU is encouraging all information and more, see pages deberg School. Therefore, any QMEDs to seek a Universal cer­ 11-14.) Seafarers who plan to take an en­ tification. The minimum most The certification which gine department upgrading class Seafarers who handle refrigerants Seafarers will earn by passing the between now and the November will need is a Type 1, Type 11 Lundeberg School's Environ­ 14 deadline do not need to take certification, as galley equipment mental Protection Agency the Refrigeration Technician is covered underType 1and ships' (EPA)-approved Refrigeration course at one of the SIU halls. stores systems under Type 11. Pas­ Technician course is required for However, SIU members who senger ships are likely to use lowall QMEDs, electricians, handle refrigerants and who are pressure refrigerants, so refrigeration engineers, junior en­ not planning to upgrade at Piney Seafarers working aboard cruise gineers and anyone else involved Point between now and Novem­ ships will need Universal cer­ in the repair and servicing of ship­ ber should take the class and test, tification. board refrigeration equipment which is considered to be quite A person may take the test as and air conditioning systems, ac­ difficult, at an SIU hall. many times as he chooses. For cording to regulations stemming instance, if in the first go at taking School Moves Quickly from the 1990 amendments to the the test, a Seafarer passes Type 1 Clean Air Act. When the federal regulations and Type 11, he can take the test Those amendments developed calling for EPA-certification of the following month for Type 111. As part of the EPA Refrigeration Technician course, QMED Gary ways in which the United States refrigeration technicians wdre is­ If he passes that, he has obtained Frazier monitors the process of liquid refrigerant recovery using a would reduce and then phase out sued in May 1993, the Lundeberg Universal certification. site-flow indicator. the use of chloroflourocarbons School immediately added the Upon certification. Seafarers (CFCs) because of their link to EPA outline to its curriculum and will receive an EPA card (includ­ depleting the atmosphere's ozone applied for approval as a certified ing an ID number) that will be layer. Because CFCs are com­ refrigerant technician testing issued through the Lundeberg monly found in stationary facility. (The approval was School. The certification has no refrigeration and air conditioning granted on April 29.) expiration. systems, the EPA on May 14, The two-day course offered by 1993 announced in the Federal the Lundeberg School prepares Index to LOG'S Section Register a number of actions the Seafarer to take the EPA On the Lundeberg School's designed to decrease the release exam. The test is divided into four Refrigeration Tech. Course of CFCs into the atmosphere. One parts. The first 25 questions are of these actions was mandating basic and general. The next 25 are Page that all individuals who handle directed toward small appliances. Topic Overview . .11 refrigerants be tested and cer­ Passing the core part of the test tified to do so. and the small appliance section Study Aids ... . . 12 The EPA's deadline for ob­ leads to a Type 1 certification. Why Go After CFCs? . . 12 The next 25 questions cover Sample Test Questions . 13 taining certification is November 14 of this year. The SIU is requir­ high-pressure refrigerants. If an ing that Seafarers who sail in individual passes the core part of Schedule of Courses . . 14 shipboard ratings that handle the test and this section, he has Course Outline . . . . . 14 Lundeberg School Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (left) makes a point to refrigerants must have an EPA achieved a Type 11 certification. Procedure for Applying . 14 QMED Gary Frazier during a practical exercise at the Paul Hall certification card at the time of The last 25 questions concern Center. I# Inland River Safety Dangers Agency's Recommendations SpoUlghted by NTSB Repert Included In Waterway Bill Barge's Actions Blamed in Sept Train Derailment Studds Calls for Trained Crews, Navigation Gear The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for more navigation^ equipment aboard tugs and towboats as well as extensive training of the crews aboard them in a summary of its final report regarding a fatal September 1993 passenger train derailment ffpm a bridge that had been struck by a tug/barge. The report went on to cite a lack of proper training for the crew as well as a lack of navigational equipment aboard the tugboat Mauvilla as primary reasons for the derail­ ment in which 47 people were killed. In releasing on June 21 the details of its nine-month study of the accident, the NTSB issued a 21-point set of recommen­ dations to federal agencies and the inland waterways industry to help prevent such an accident from happening again. Recommendations Made The report's recommendations were aimed at such agencies as the U.S. Depart­ ment of Transportation (DOT), Coast Guard, Amtrak, Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency as well as the American Water- •:- ways Operators, which represents inland shipping companies, and Warrior & Gulf Navigation, owners of the Mauvilla. Among the recommendations issued by the NTSB—an independent federal agen­ cy charged with investigating accidents on America's waterways, pipelines, high­ ways, railroads and airlines—were several calling on the Coast Guard and inland waterways industry to develop radar train­ ing courses for towboat operators and to require those operators to hold valid cer­ tification when they stand watch on radarequipped vessels. TTie report also stated all uninspected towing vessels should carry the proper navigational equipment in the wheelhouse and that the companies should verify that tow and tugboat operators are proficient in the use of such gear and charts. In addressing the DOT, the board urged the department to form a task force that includes the U.S. Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Railroad Ad­ ministration and Federal Highway AdContinued on page 6 The chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee renewed his call for navigational equip­ ment aboard inland tug and towboats, licensing and training of the masters and mates who operate such vessels, U.S. Coast Guard inspections of the boats and documentation of the boatmen working on them after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report summary on the cause of a fatal train derailment near Mobile, Ala. in September 1993 when a tug/barge knocked a bridge out of alignment. Representative Gerry Studds (DMass.) issued his challenge hours after the NTSB report blamed a lack of crew train­ ing and navigational competency for the accident that killed 47 people. The congressman noted that .as America's inland waterways become more congested with gambling and cruise ships, recreational vessels as well as tankers, freighters and containerships. Navigating this maze of traffic in often severely constricted channels is a job for licensed professionals operating vessels inspected to ensure not only their own safety, but that of every other waterway user. In March, Studds introduced the Towing Vessel Safety Act (H.R. 4058) which addresses many of the findings con­ cerning inland waterway operations released last month by the OTSB. Requires Navigational Gear Among the issues addressed by the bill is the requirement that tugs and towboats carry radar, an electronic position-fixing device, sufficient communications gear, sonic depth finder, compass, adequate towing equipment and up-to-date naviga­ tional charts. The bill would mandate that all towing vessels be operated by licensed masters and mates, whose licenses would cany a limitation on the number of barges an operator could tow. Tug and tow officers would have to show their proficiency in operating the newly required equipment through the of simulator and written Continued on page 6 ^.: • 77 ;^7-57^7.7 -91': •" . .. . , ''If ' "-V- �'S ''' • 4 •-"< .•; JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG House Panel Clears Cruise Ship Act fer Action 7-'"' ' V The legislation, which was in­ Legislation designed to create approved several amendments to all repairs on interim U.S.-flag the act could create more than troduced by Representative 30,000 seafaring jobs in addition a U.S.-flag coastwise cruise in­ the part of the act pertaining to the vessels to be made in U.S. Jolene Unsoeld (D-Wash.), has to those that would be produced dustry which, in turn, would terms and conditions for re-flag shipyards. A final amendment to been scheduled for a hearing by in U.S. shipyards, port facilities produce more jobs for American ging. H.R. 3821 provided that 10 per­ the Merchant mariners cleared its first hurdle in H.R. 3821 deals with how cent of the monthly gross receipts and other related fields. Marine and The SIU pointed put that U.S.Congress last month. foreign-flag cruise ships alread from interim U.S.-flag vessels be Fisheries The House Merchant Marine operating from U.S. ports can sai placed in an escrow account flag vessels crewed with Committee in Subcommittee approved the U.S. as interim U.S.-flag vessels with which would be returned to the American mariners would im­ late July. Passenger Vessel Development American crews while a new ves company to help pay for the con­ prove marine safety because of Only two Act (H.R. 3821 and H.R. 3822) sel is built in a U.S. shipyard. To struction of a new replacement the strict regulations and stand­ of the 129 on June 23. The act, which has the be considered under this bill, ves passenger ship in a U.S. shipyard. ards the ships must meet as well cruise vessels support of the SIU, would en­ sels must weigh at least 10,00( The other part of the act, H.R. as the training and testing operating courage the construction and gross tons and have at least 2(K] 3822, amends provisions of the American mariners have to go Rep. Unsoeld around the operation of U.S.-flag cruise berths. Cruise ships built to Capital Construction Fund and through. world fly the Finally, the SIU stated that na­ ships along America's Atlantic, replace interim vessels must carry Internal Revenue Service to Pacific and Gulf coasts. at a minimum 80 percent of the stimulate the growth of a U.S.- tional security would be im­ U.S. flag—:theSIU-crewedSS/nproved with additional U.S.-flag dependence and SS Constitution. Under the terms of the act, passenger capacity of the flag cruise industiy. cruise vessels. These ships could More than 4 million people took which is written as two bills, original. Union Announces Support be used during military opera­ cruise trips in 1992, the last full foreign-flag passenger cruise ves­ Interim endorsements are tions as hospital vessels, recrea­ year that reports are available, In April, the subcommittee sels operating from American good for 12 months unless the tional facilities, command/ spending close to $5 billion. Ap­ ports would be allowed to re-flag owner of the vessel has entered held a hearing on the act during control centers and offshore bar­ proximately 85 percent of the under the U.S.-flag provided the into a contract to build in a U.S which the SIU testified in favor. passengers were Americans. companies that own the ships shipyard one or more replace­ The union noted to the panel that racks. commit to build replacement pas­ ment ships. The endorsement senger vessels, and then begin next would expire 12 months later construction of the vessels in U.S. unless construction for the re­ shipyards. Both the interim U.S.- placement vessel or vessels hat flag ships and the replacement begun. vessels would be crewed by One amendment passed by the American merchant mariners. subcommittee stipulated that all • Creating a "model com­ need to move more quickly to Transportation Secretary vessels operating as interim U.S.- Federico Pena last month out­ pany" program that would allow protect an American-flag fleet Amendments Added flag ships must meet U.S. Coast lined a four-point program the vessels of a company that had that has been and should be the In preparing the act so it can be Guard regulations for foreign designed to make America's instituted a rigorous system of pride of this nation." considered by the House Mer­ ships that sail into American har­ The congressman's response shipyards more competitive quality management to be in­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com- bors. was joined by Eugene Pen­ spected less frequently by the globdly. mittee, the subcommittee Another amendment called for The policy involves the vessel Coast Guard than is provided fof timonti, government services vice president for American design compliance programs as by law; and • Establishing a Coast Guard President Lines (APL), upon well as the elimination of un­ necessary regulations concerning oversight program which would whose U.S.-flag containerships U.S.-built vessels that are over­ verify the quality management Seafarers crew the galleys. Pentimonti advised the sub­ programs of participating ship­ seen by the U.S. Coast Guard. In announcing the program on ping companies and classification committee that APL and SeaLand (whose unlicensed crews on Civilian and military par­ sofed training for mariners on June 22, Pena noted that the chan­ societies. U.S.-flag ships are^made up of SIU Several of the provisions in the ges "neither degrade safety for the ticipants attending a conference rotation or reserve to keep their members) presently are building 13 initiative could be implemented crews and passengers of U.S. ships addressing the future needs of the skills up-to-date. vessels in foreign shipyards and immediately while others needed nor diminish the protection af­ Maritime Administrator Al­ U.S,-flag maritime industry and cannot wait another year for legis­ congressional approval. To that forded to the environment. These its role in supporting the U.S. bert Herberger headed a panel lative action or else the ships will end, the House Coast Guard and critical safety and environmental armed forces agreed at the end of that looked into the economic and »oals can be achieved while openNavigation Subcommittee held a fly foreign flags. the two-day meetiiig that national security implications of He added, "When Sea-Land American merchant mariners are a U.S.-flag merchant marine. He :ng new avenues for U.S. ship­ hearing on Pena's proposal on asked the shipyard building its a vital component to the country's was joined by John Moran, builders and ship operators to June 23. Rear Admiral Arthur Henn, the newly ordered vessels how much economic and national security minority counsel for the Senate compete on a global scale." Among the items included in vice commandant for the Coast more it would cost to build those Merchant Marine Subcommittee; goals for the next century. Guard, told the subcommittee that vessels to U.S. standards, they Called by the Department of Geoffrey Ogden, State Depart­ the secretary's initiative are: • Allowing shipbuilders or the Department of Transportation were told the cost would be $10 Transportation and the Department ment director for maritime land of Defense (DOD), the conference and transport; and Navy Vice Ad­ ship owners the Option to rely on agency had already begun work to million more per ship." classification society standards enact Pena's outline, which was included an array of panel discus­ miral Frank Donovan. A pilot program is expected to sions and speakers from maritime The panel looking into DOD rather than specific Coast Guard developed with input from the begin this month to test whether labor, the U.S.-flag shipping in­ sealift requirements was led by regulatory requirements; maritime industry. the alternative compliance pro­ dustry and the U.S. milit^. Navy Vice Admiral Michael Kal• Permitting regulatoiy com­ However, when Henn advised gram will work. The Transporta­ The goal of the meeting, held leres, head of the Military Sealift pliance verification by qualified, the subcommittee that the legisla­ tion Department said it was June 21 and 22, was to examine Command. Also on the committee responsible classification tion necessary to change U.S. seeking volunteers and, so far, six the mid- and long-range require­ were Navy Vice Admiral John La- societies and not just the regulations could be ready in a companies with vessel inspection ments for both the U.S.-flag Plante, logistics director for the American Bureau of Shipping, year. Rep. Martin Lancaster (D- certificates expiring in July, maritime industry and DOD. Joint Chiefs of Staff; Army the official classification society N.C.) took issue with it. August and September have ex­ Conferees took part in workshops Brigadier General John Handy of for the U.S. government; Lancaster told Henn there is " pressed interest in participating. and came up with several recom­ the U.S. Transportation Command; mendations dealing with the and Army BrigadierGeneral Roger goal's implications on national Thompson of the Military Traffic security and economic issues. Management Command. A third panel dealt with Among the recommendations The U.S. Coast Guard and the and the 7th in the Southeast U.S. Milwaukee. outlined by the workshop par- maritime industry requirements. Vlilitary Sealift Commant- and Caribbean). Additionally, he From December 1989 to Led by Eugene Pentimonti of Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) recently commanded the Coast Guard's November 1991, Shaver com­ ticiparits were: • Maintain a vigorous, active American President Lines (APL), underwent changes of command. largest base, which is located at manded the USS Cimarron. U.S.-flag merchant marine in others taking part were SIU Ex­ Admiral Robert E. Kramek Governors Island, N.Y. During that period, the fleet oiler peace through the use of various ecutive Vice President Joseph was sworn in June 1 at Coast The admiral's awards are was decorated for its participation existing and proposed promotion­ Sacco; Jack Goldstein, president Guard Headquarters in numerous, including the Coast in Operations Desert Shield/ of OMI; William Verdon, senior Washington by Transportation Guard Distinguished Service Desert Storm, as well as for res­ al programs; • Declassify and debate a Navy vice president with Crowley Secretary Federico Pena as the Medal and two Legion of Merit cuing Vietnamese refugees in the study that reports billions of dol­ Maritime; Kenneth Gaulden of 20th commandant of the Coast Awards. Western Pacific and North lars could be saved by replacing Sea-Land; and Coast Guard Cap­ Guard. He succeeds Admiral J. Captain Eric B. Shaver recent­ Arabian Sea. uniformed crews with civilians tain Gordon Marsh. iVilliam Kime, who retired. ly succeeded the retiring Captain Shaver twice has been A final group looked into on auxiliary vessels; Prior to assuming the position L. Michael Pivonka as com­ decorated with the Meritorious • Guarantee re-employment Defense Department and industry of commandant, Kramek served mander of the MSCPAC. Service Medal. rights including union benefits intermodal requirements. WiUiam as the Coast Guard's chief of The change of command for­ MSCPAC operates an array of for merchant mariners who left Lucas, deputy to the commander of staff. In that capacity, he was mally took place May 25 at a ships crewed by military person­ land-based jobs to crew ships the Milit^ Management Traffic responsible for the agency's ceremony in Oakland, Calif. nel and civilian mariners, includCommand, and Carl Seiberlich, during national emergencies; management, administration and Shaver had been working at ing members of the SIU's • Permit Ready Reserve Force military programs director for APL inancial resources. Military Sealift Command head­ Government Services Division. (RRF) ships to be activated on a ran this panel. Kramek's background also in­ quarters in Washington as the The vessels include fleet oilers, Other workshops looked into reduced operating status; • Seek full funding of the RRF DOD and industry needs con­ cludes experience as a surface fleet support director. His back­ supply and ammunition ships, fleet while keeping its operations cerning shipbuilding and man­ operations specialist and Naval ground also includes sea tours fleet tugs, missile tracking and within the Maritime Administra­ power. Augie Tellez, SIU vice engineer. He formerly com­ aboard the USS Allen M. Sumner, oceanographic research vessels, tion; and president for contracts, served as manded twoCoast Guard districts USS Steinaker, USS Thomas C. ocean surveillance ships and a Establish govemment-spon- member of the manpower panel. 'the 13th in the Pacific Northwest Hart, USS Mount Baker and USS hospital ship. Pena Releases 4~Point Program To Make US. Shipyards CompetiUve Merchant Fleet is Vital For America's Goals p-'^^ ' ''' " '"* '"^1? 'fe';. ; Coast Guard, MSCPAC Change Commanders •'3: 7/ •. . . V- JWl �T - ;i ' ' • • : iV- .-f'- ;'-'1 i _ lii^, | •;; ; • - '- "ifiii---^- • JULY 1994 ••>... ..- •' -.;.../.-v.y --'• SEAFARERS LOG ^ 5 Car Carriw Re-nagged; Seafyms Jafii Sftip Seafarers aboard the car car­ rier Fidelia had nothing but praise for the newly contracted vessel being operated by International Marine Carriers (IMC). "This vessel is re^ly great," Chief Steward Patrick Aquia told New York Patrolman Jack Sheehan when the Fidelia docked at Bayonne, N.J. following its first voyage. "With everything so bright and new, the crew is work­ ing hard to keep it looking and >1 : operating at its best. Seafarers boarded the vessel in a Singapore shipyard in March after the Japanese-built carrier was converted to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations and re-flagged under the U.S. flag. The crew sailed the Fidelia to Antwerp, Belgium where it was loaded with automobiles and military vehicles. The Fidelia, built in 1987, is capable of holding 5,800 automobiles per load. However, the roll-on/roll-off ship was fitted with retractable decks which allow it to carry agricultural im­ plements, tanks and helicopters. The 620-foot vessel is sailing between the U.S. East Coast and Western Europe, making the roundtrip approximately every 30 days. Its 11,850-combined-horsepower diesel engines are capable of a top speed of 17 knots. According to IMC Port En­ gineer Tom Murray, the Fidelia will be loaded whenever it cros­ ses the Atlantic. The vessel is contracted to carry Americanmade Chrysler and Honda automobiles as well as Ford and Chief Steward Patrick Aquia (seated, center) says the crew enjoys International farm implements to the Fidelia's new look. Joining him are Chief Cook Julius Henderson Europe. The holds on the return (standing), SA Carolyn Riskey (seated, left) and AS M. Garcia. voyages will include BMW Jaguar and Volvo automobiles Ford and International lawn trac­ tors and U.S. military tanks helicopters and other equipment. Besides Bayonne and Antwerp, other regularly Recently transferred to the U.S. registry, the FIdeliohas started sailing scheduled ports of call include between U.S. East Coast and Western European ports with Seafarers Charleston, S.C. and Bremerhaven, Germany. making up the crew. Matson Begins W, Coast Shuttle andFeeder Service , Golden Monarch is Converted From Tanker to Bulk Grain Carrier "fr ^ Apex Marine Corp. recently completed a major conversion project involving the SlU-crewed Galden Manarch. Formerly a tanker, the 19year-old vessel was converted to a bulk grain carrier and also un­ derwent numerous upgrades. It is scheduled to sail from Korea early this month. "Apex Marine's decision to complete this conversion was based upon a strong commitment to the American merchant marine and the cargo preference pro­ gram," said Robert Kunkel, senior marine superintendent for the company. "The project was envisioned to promote the U.S. merchant fleet, lower U.S. cargo preference rates and continue to prove that U.S.-flag vessels are cost-competitive and reliable." The Manarch's existing cargo space was increased by removing the longitudinal bullheads and installing upper and lower hopper plates to create a modem bulk carrier cargo hold space. Most of the work was done in the Hyundai As part of the conversion process, hydraulically operated hatch covers Mipo Dockyard of South Korea. were installed at the main deck. Additionally, the ship's cargo access and transfer systems were Manarch underwent major refur­ nologies and applying them to a upgraded in the United States. A bishing in its propulsion plant and marine environment. For ex­ new type of hydraulically machinery space, also in the U.S. ample, the vessel was fitted with operated hatch cover system (spe­ Modifications were completed in a Volmar Moletron Static gener­ cially designed for conversions of the vessel's combustion control ator utilizing type 6.0 ultrasonic this type) was installed. and fuel oil delivery system, waves to treat fuel oil before comAlong with those conversions, taking advantage of new bustion in a new Todd TCD the 90,000 DWT Galden shoreside power plant fech- burner system, in order to reduce fuel consumption and stack gases for environmental purposes. Apex Marine also had in­ stall^ on the vessel two state-ofthe-art radar systems, with the work done in Florida. "The conversion project was designed to . . . open additional trade routes not available under a tanker configuration," Kunkel added. "In turn, the vessel's economic life would be extended for approximately 10 years and generate seagoing positions for American merchant seamen." Another SlU-crewed tanker operated by Apex Marine, the The vessel's existing cargo space was modified by removing the American Heritage, is scheduled ongitudinal bulkheads and installing upper and lower hopper plates to undergoa similar conversion in Decemt«r. o create a modem bulk carrier cargo hold space. i : J;; ; ' ' - The SlU-crewed Manulani begins weekly feeder shuttle service be­ tween Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver as of July 10. The SlU-crewed Manulani will begin service July 10 on a new West Coast shuttle service being implemented by Matson Navigation Company. Crewmembers are expected to sign on July 7 in San Francisco where the containership is being converted to handle 20 and 40foot boxes. (Standard Matson container sizes are 24 and 40 feet.) Following the conversion, the ship will handle an average of 350 containers per trip. Joining Seafarers from the At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District who will sail in the galley of the Manulani are members of two other SlUNA-affiliated unions. The unlicensed deck department will be made up of mariners from the Sailors' Union of the Pacific while the unlicensed engine department will be composed of members of the Marine Firemen's Union. The shuttle service is designed to provide a weekly coastwise feeder service for companies operating in the foreign trades. TTie Manulani will sail between Los Angeles, Seattle and Van­ couver, British Columbia. Transit time from both Los Angeles to Seattle and Vancouver to Los An­ geles is expected to be two days and nine hours. The time between Seattle and Vancouver is planned to be eight hours. In announcing the service, Matson officials said they expect the shuttle to offer transit times and freight rates that will make it competitive with other modes of transportation along the coast. Matson, which provides regular containership service be­ tween the West Coast and Hawaii, also operates a weekly southbound feeder between Seat­ tle and Oakland, Calif. Seafarers Meet with Pa. Gubernatorial Candidate SIU members from the port of Philadelphia recently met with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Mark Singel, the Democratic nominee for governor, as he campaigned around the dock facilities. Surround­ ing Singel (in the suit) are, from left. Seafarers Billy Brown, Pat Bradley, John Chapin, Tim Bums, Ed Garrity and Tim Hughes. ... I.,..-;- �6 f SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1994 ::r : r WWII Mariners Not ForgoHen In D-Day IMbutes The vitally important role of the U.S. merchant marine in World War II was overlooked for many years by the American government and laymen alike. But at ceremonies last month in England and in Normandy commemorating the 50th an­ niversary of D-Day, merchant seamen got their due. President Clinton on June 5 became the first U.S. president Within memory to visit an American-flag cargo ship when he boarded the Jeremiah O'Brien, anchored off Portsmouth, England, near its exact position 50 years ago, just before the D-Day invasion. He Was joined by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, as well as Maritime Administrator Albert J. Herberger and AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Lane Kirkland, who sailed during World War II as a member of the Masters, Mates & Pilots. AP Photo by Doug Mills The next day, a dozen crewmembers from the O'Brien—z President Clinton greets crewmembers of the Liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien taking part in D-Day Liberty ship which sailed from San ceremonies off Portsmouth, England. At center is Rear Admiral Thomas Patterson (Rtd). Francisco in April to take part in the historic ceremonies—^were seated and to expand the blessings of most of the troops and supplies on ocean-going vessel which in the second row, alongside am­ liberty," the president said at the D-Day .and in Ae crucial supply rptumed for the 50-year anniver­ line that followed until the Ger­ sary activities. bassadors and other high-ranking ceremony. Built in Maine in 1943, the Motioning toward the man surrender in May 1945. government officials fiom many O'Brien made seven voyages Also known as Operation nations, as Clinton delivered a hundreds of D-Day veterans in at­ during the war. The ship was Overlord, the^invasion, of course, speech from Normandy that was tendance, he said, "Let us never mothballed for more than 30 was successful—and costly. forget: \^en they were young, reported around the world. years after the war, but eventually More than 9,000 Americans lost these men saved the world." Active and retired members of was saved as a memorial. It was their lives on the beachheads, and Dozens of military ships and the Sailors' Union of the Pacific reconditioned in '79 and declared Canadian and British forces also more than 100 warplanes from (SUP) and the Marine Firemen, a national historic landmark in sustained heavy casualties. In­ the Allied nations were on hand Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers '80. deed, the fighting that took place for the massive commemora­ (MFOW), both affiliates of the Operated under the authority Seafarers International Union of tion, which lasted for several during the 11 months after June 6 of the Maritime Administration was some of the fiercest and days. Other related ceremonies, North America, were among the and associated with the San Fran­ O'Brien's crew of 56 Also on including re-enactments of the bloodiest of the war. But it set the stage for ultimate cisco Maritime National Historic board were retirees from the invasion, took place in the victory, over Hitler's forces, Park, the O'Brien required Marine Cooks and Stewards, United States. Media coverage of D-Day's which in turn allowed the Allies hundreds of thousands of manwhich merged with the SIU in 50th anniversary was exhaustive, to concentrate their full force on hours for reconditioning in 1978. preparation for this year's voyage In all, 18 of the crewmembers largely because the invasion is the war in the Pacific. to Normandy. {The San Francis­ recognized as the turning point in served during World War II. O'Brien's Journey co Chronicle sent a reporter along "Even though the Cold War is the war against Nazi Germany. Remarkably, of the nearly for the voyage and published over, we are still on the eve of June 6, 1944 marked the largest great endeavors—not to turn back amphibious military operation 6,500 military and privately daily articles filed from the ship.) Two other World War Il-era armies of oppression which ever launched, and thousands of owned ships which were part of threaten our very existence, but to merchant mariners—including the invasion in 1944, the merchant ships—the John W. protect our safety and security many SIU members—delivered Jeremiah O'Brien is the only Brown and the Lane Victory— had been scheduled to travel with the O'Brien to France. But finan­ cial problems prevented the Brown from making the voyage, and the Lane Victory was sidelined with mechanical dif­ ficulties shortly after it had set sail. President Welcomed The entire complement aboard the historic ship reportedly gave a rousing welcome to President Clinton. The president shook hands with each crewmember and thanked the veterans for their ser­ vice. He sported a cap and per­ sonalized sweatshirt each emblazoned with the Jeremiah O'Brien name and logo. The vessel is scheduled to set sail for the U.S. in late July and arrive in San Francisco by early October. if SUP Bosun Logs Journey Rich Reed, an actiye SUP member who sailed as the bosun aboard the O'Brien, reported some of the journey's highlights in letters to the SUP's monthly newspaper. "I have all watches on deck (three-man watches), plus three day men," Reed wrote. "All the overtime you want and no beefs with the mate. You can't fire a volunteer!" He mentioned some of the dif­ ferences between sailing the Liberty ship as compared to modem vessels. For example, the O'Brien crew fills coal chutes for the galley range, hand-steers on watch and hangs clothes to dry, he wrote. There was much work to be done, such as painting, cleaning and maintaining the engines, often in stifling heat. But the crew withstood the heat and enjoyed lots of sea stories and BS on No. 4 hatch each night," Reed wrote. I'm glad that's one tradition we've kept going on here." WSB Report SpoiUghts Dangers Inland BUI Seeks Crew Italnlng Continued from page 3 ministration to develop a system to assess "the vulnerability of the nation's highway and railroad bridges to collisions from marine vessels" and to rank the stractures in order of greatest risk. The board also recommended that a system of markings be created to alert mariners to bridges and readily identify the structures in the event of an accident. Finally, the NTSB urged DOT to develop a program complete with com­ munication aids that calls on employees to report when they are taking medication no matter if it is over-the-counter or prescription—while working. Causes Outlined The board listed four "probable causes" for the accident of Amtrak's Sunset Limited. The report noted the Mauvilla 's pilot, who had become lost and disoriented in dense fog conditions, was not competent in radar navigation. The board cited War­ rior & Gulf for not ensuring that their towboat operator was competent to use radar to navigate during periods of reduced visibility. Also listed as reasons for the accident was the Coast Guard's failure to establish higher standards for inland towing vessel operator licensing as well as federal and private organizations for not instituting an effective program for assessing and managing risks to this bridge." Investigators for the board arrived on the scene of the derailment hours after it occurred on September 22 to collect evidence and interview those involved in the disaster. The board also conducted a public hearing in Mobile over a three-day period during December. Company Cited In its findings, the NTSB determined that Warrior & Gulf did not provide the pilot of the Mauvilla with adequate radar navigation training nor did the company have in place an evaluation of crewmem­ bers that could "identify and assess those skills critical to vessel operation." It added that the company did not provide a com­ pass on board the vessel. The board noted that if the pilot of the tug had used radar as the fog reduced visibility, "he could have observed the in­ tersection formed by the Mobile River and the Big Bayou Canot and could have avoided turning his tow and barges into the wrong waterway." The report went on to say, "The pilot exercised poor decision making, including his approach under prevailing conditions to an unidentified object without summon­ ing help from other crewmembers, includ­ ing his continuing to navigate and not 'pushing in.'" The paper released by the NTSB was called an "Abstract of Final Report." The complete text of the report is expected to be finished and released later this year. Continued from page 3 testing. If enacted, H.R. 4058 would subject all towing vessels that push or pull barges— regardless of size or location—to U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Presently, the only towing vessels that are inspected are those that are greater than 300 gross tons operating seaward of the shoreline. The Towing Safety Act would increase the crewing requirements of uninspected towing vessels by legislating that all boat­ men involved in the operation hold Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner docu­ ments, known as z-cards, and that at least 65 percent of the crew be certified able bodied seamen (ABs). Another bill before the committee is the Towing Vessel Navigational Safety Act (H.R. 3282). This bill, introduced by Representative Billy Tauzin (D-La.), re­ quires that all inland waterway vessels be equipped with marine charts, navigational publications, compass, radar and fathometer. Both bills are awaiting action by the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee. The House Coast Guard and Naviga­ tion Subcommittee has held several hear^ ings on inland safety since the Mauvilla accident on September 22. The SIU testified before the subcom­ mittee in October that the Amtrak acci­ dent showed the need for the Coast Guard to issue z-cards to boatmen as a way to ensure greater safety on the inland water­ ways. The union noted that by issuing documents, the Coast Guard could keep people who had been involved in an acci­ dent from changing companies and risk­ ing another accident with them. Administration Pushes Effort The efforts to improve safety along the inland waterways has a strong ^vocate in the Clinton administration. In December, Transportation Secretary Federico Pena proposed a series of regulations that would be implemented by the Coast Guard and the Federal Rail­ road Administration to prevent another such accident from happening. Among his recommendations were more stringent licensing requirements for operators of tug and towboats, improved radar and navigational equipment on inland vessels and improved emergency communica­ tions and preparedness. Pena then testified before the subcom­ mittee in March. He called improving the safety along America's inland waterways "one of our highest priorities." The secretary discussed in detail his plans for inland waterway safety. Besides what he had recommended in December, he added the need for Coast Guard documentation of all boatmen. He asked Congress to use the first anniversary of the Amtrak accident as a deadline for having legislation on the president's desk for his signature. i: f/:'-/ �JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-l^'ewetl OrguM Tugs Opaute at Hear Capacity Reviewing paperwork on the Renshawis Lead Deckhand Paul Smith. P-' ••r'ia-.'^j;-- Cook Peggy Robinett of the Renshaw prepares for a safety drill. SlU-crewed Orgulf tugboats are operating at near capacity levels one year after devastat­ ing floods along the Mississippi River and its tributaries forced many of the vessels to tie up for weeks at a time. Orgulf vessels like the Ralph Plagge and Ed Renshaw have been sailing the upper Mis­ sissippi River as well as the Illinois, Ohio and Tennessee rivers since early spring, moving coal, mulch, scrap and other dry cargo. Due to the nature of the cargo carried by Orgulf tugs, the vessels have not been af­ fected by the low yields of grain caused by last year's flooding. Crews have been very ac­ tive since they resumed operations after the winter layup in making up for what could not be carried last year. Both the Plagge and Renshaw have been able to sail recently with their full 15-barge configurations because of the amount of cargo available and good sailing conditions. "It's been great to get back to work on the upper river," Charles Power, lead deckhand on the Plagge, told the Seafarers LOG. The boatman added sailing has been a lot smoother this year than last year when flood waters limited then closed sailing for most of the summer. Lead Deckhand Paul Smith of the Ren­ shaw noted his vessel "has had to deal with some shoaling but that has been taken care of quickly. Otherwise everything has been good." (Shoaling occurs when sandbars shift to block navigable river channels. Dredges are brought in by the Army Corps of Engineers to re-open the channel.) Orgulf, which is based in Cincinnati, operates tugs and barges along the Mississip­ pi River. While the upper part of the river closes in winter because of ice and bad . weather, the company operates vessels yearround from Moore's Landing, Mo. south to New Orleans. Utilityman Richard Taylor inspects Henshaiv's safety gear in locker. •r .. Ready to shove off is Renshaw Deckhand Eddie Oliver Jr. Relaxingwithicedteabeforeretumingtowork Deckhand Charles Creamer examines the Filling out a patrolman's report on the P/aggeCook Edwin Calvert asks if anyone on the P/agge is Utilityman David House. P/agge's itinerary. P/agge is Lead Deckhand Charles Power, is ready for seconds. on Boat Seafarers Endorse New Pact r ;•: „,, Seafarers who deliver oil products in t|ie Norfolk, Va. inner harbor area for Marine Oil Service have ratified a new three-year contract with the company. The pact, effective June 30, covers wages, benefits and working conditions into 1997. Included in the new contract is outpatient medical care for the spouses and dependents of members who work aboard the oil boats for Marine Oil Service. Negotiations were held in Norfolk on June 1 and June 21. Captain Charles Mathews served as fleet delegate for the union negotiating team and worked with Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino during the deliberations. Members voted at the Norfolk union hall. Seafarers sail aboard two vessels operated by Marine Oil Service. They are the oil boats Martin J. Hanley and Mustank. The boats bring lube oil, bunker oil and various other types of oil products to vessels anchored In the Sewells Point and Lynnhaven, Va. areas surrounding Norfolk. BKitnwtt Ratify Hew Contract RHth Assodatkm ofHU, fVlnts A new three-year contract has been ratified by Seafarers who sail with the Association of Maryland Pilots of Lynnhaven, Va. and Solomons Is­ land, Md. that will cover wages and benefits into 1997. The new agreement will in­ crease wages and provide im­ proved medical and pension benefits for members who sail aboard vessels for the association. Seafarers operate and man Captain Charles Mathews sen/ed as the fleet delegate during the Pilot Boat Maryland, Pilot Marine Oil contract negotiations. Boat Baltimore, Pilot Boat Virginia Piiots Are Updated on Union Business Operators Lyman Lawrence (left) and Dean Everton (right), wtio sail for the Virginia Pilots Association, discuss unionmatters with Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. Lawrence and Everton handle the boats that carry pilots aboard vessels sailing between Cape Henry, Va. and the Potomac River. Vedette and Pilot Boat Calvert, which are Used to transport pilots to and from vessels be­ tween Cape Henry, Va. and Chesapeake City, Md. The pilots board the vessels and chart the course so that ships can maneuver safely through the waterways. SIU members ratified the contract on June 15 (retroactive to April 30), after a total of four negotiating sessions were con­ ducted at either the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. or the Seafarers union hall in Norfolk, Va. For the first time, outpatient medical care is available for the spouses and dependents of Seafarers who sail for the pilot .'.a' association. The new pact also includes an uncapped pension. Delegates to the talks be­ tween the union and the Maryland-based company in­ cluded Deckhand Marc Gorfine and Operators Larry Carter, Ed Smith and Clarence Tyler. Completing the union negotiating team were Assistant Vice President, Lakes and Inland Waters Anthony SacCo and Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. SIU members are the operators and deckhands aboard the four pilot boats that transfer the pilots to and from the ves­ sels. In addition, they perform routine maintenance on each boat, ensuring that they are in top condition at all times. Before shoving off to assist a vessel, Dec^tjand Marc Gorfine (left) explains the provisions of the new three-yeaf>act for the Maryland Pilots with Operator Jerry Halsey. 'f'-y •; A.., �tMmM: 8 SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1994 Congress Continues Work on Hoaitii Care Referm current without recommendation. I Workers across America are government's Employee Health employer mandate, with low- covering the would establish a single-payer focusing on the push to enact na Benefits PIM. wage firms of 50 or fewer beneficiaries. system similar to the one used in tional health care reform that is employees receiving subsidies to Ford Bills MoynlhanBIII Canada continuing in the House am meet tihe mandate. Unemployed Once all of the House bills are The House Education and Senate, with committee chairmen At press time, the Senate citizens also would receive sub­ out of committee, they will be setting the July 4 recess as the Finance Committee was discuss sidies to purchase coverage, Labor Committee, chaired by combined into one by House deadline to report out their ing in closed session a bill spon which would be available as a Rep. William Ford (D-Mich.) Speaker Thomas Foley (Dsored also has passed two health care respective versions of legislation by its chairman. Senator new part of Medicare. Wash.) and House Majority Health care is an issue of vita Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D A number of tax changes bills, while the House Energy and Leader Richard Gephardt (Dimportance to the insured and N.Y.). It aims to assure coverage would be instituted, including an Commerce Committee in late Mo.), then sent to the Rules Com­ uninsured alike. Many of the for most Americans by 1998 anc excise tax on private health June reported that it was dead­ uninsured remain one serious in­ for at least 98.5 percent of the premiums and an increased locked and therefore was ceasing mittee. On the Senate side. Majority Leader George Mitchell jury or illness away from finan population by the year 2000, with cigarette tax. its efforts to draft a bill. (D-Maine) has the option of com­ The first bill sponsored by The cost-control provision cial ruin. Meanwhile, those with Medicare remaining separate. health insurance, includin The bill includes short-term takes a wait-and-see approach. If Ford calls for universal coverage bining the bills before sending Seafarers, shoulder the costs coverage for treatments of major premiums and other m^ical ex­ and includes an employer man­ one or more to the floor for (such as emergency-room care injuries and illnesses with rapic penses have not slowed suffi­ date. It includes coverage for doc­ debate. Substitutes may be offered of the uninsured, in the forms o onset and brief duration; and for ciently (according to targets tor and hospital bills, prescription higher premiums and higher fees prescription drugs and menta establish^ in the bill) by the year drugs, mental health, substance during debate in both the House health. It leaves the decision 2001, then the government would abuse and some dental benefits. and Senate. The House/Senate for services. Congress—at least those regarding coverage for abortion be able to issue a fee schedule for Small businesses would receive Conference Committee eventual­ members who favor some sort o up to a National Health Boarc doctors. subsidies to help cover the man­ ly will for^B one final version, which is returned to each cham­ As with the other bills, this one date. created by the bill. mandated health care reform Moynihan's bill also may fea­ would eliminate Medicaid while hopes to pass a bill by the end of The second bill was reported ber for a vote. ture an employer mandate, exthis session in October. cepting (at least initially) The AFL-CIO, long proponent of universal health )usinesses with 20 or fewer coverage (meaning coverage for employees; and assessments on every U.S. citizen), has stated that Some large employers. Un­ it will only support a health care covered, low-income citizens reform bill if the legislation would receive subsidies to pur­ American President Lines jammed up against the back of the guarantees comprehensive chase health coverage. Some coverage for every U.S. citizen, small businesses would have the APL) has filed a suit in federal house. The containers were lock­ distributes costs fairly, ensures option of purchasing insurance district court calling for the ed together by the force of the cost-control measures and does through the federal employees' seizure and sale of a Hanjin Ship­ collision. ping vessel to cover the cost of To keep from losing the ves­ not make any portion of health plan. However, committee mem­ repairs to an SlU-crewed APL sel, the captain of the Washington care benefits taxable income. The federation of U.S. trade unions, of bers reportedly were considering vessel following a collision be- ran it aground in a mud bank. The which the Seafarers is a mem­ a measure proposed by Senator ween the two outside Pusan Har- APL ship then was towed to the Pusan pier where dockworkers ber, backs the main components ohn Breaux (D-La.) and Senator jor. South Korea in May. The lawsuit is seen as an effort began the effort of offloading un­ of President Clinton's Health bhn Chafee (R-R.I.) that would Security Act, which, along with invoke an employer mandate only jy APL to reach a satisfactory damaged containers and remov­ other proposals, has been used if voluntary steps did not substan­ settlement out of court with the ing damaged boxes. by congressional committees as tially reduce the number of unin­ South Korean company concemContainer Fire a basis for crafting their own sured Americans (currently ing the accident. APL's President Washington Around 2 a.m. on May 6, a fire estimated at 40 million). This bills. was preparing to pick up a pilot to broke out among the containers. The following is a look at component is referred to as a soft enter Pusan Harbor around 10:30 Because of the condition and some of the legislation under con­ rigger, and the AFL-CIO p.m. on May 2 when it was struck position of the boxes, fire crews sideration. Other health care bills staunchly opposes it because After being recognized for his also have been crafted, but they soft triggers are simply a way for on the port hull by the Hanjin from the Washington and the port firefighting efforts, Seafarer Ricarhave yet to be addressed by the Congress to delay a decision it Hongkong, ripping a 100-foot authority had a difficult time do Sanchez (left) of the USNS Andrew J. Higgins shakes hands committees which have jurisdic­ should make this year: to guaran­ ;ash into the Washington. isolating and control the blaze. with Vice Adm. Michael Kalleres, Several containers fell overboard, Helicopter air drops of fire tion over health care reform. tee every American health in­ head of the Military Sealift Com­ some landing on the deck of the retardant chemicals and water Therefore, the Seafarers LOG surance coverage that can't be mand. J longkong. Many other boxes on were attempted in an effort to this month is focusing on legisla­ aken away," the federation said tion that has been address^ by in a letter to President Clinton. le APL vessel ripped open and keep the fire from spreading be­ tween containers stacked on the patched to help the extinguish the those committees. The AFL-CIO further described twisted together. vessel. le soft trigger as a means of fire. Tremendous Impact Kennedy Bill Flames continued to spread, raising Americans' hopes for With extensive training in Assistant Cook Ernesto Bil- endangering some volatile cargo combating fires aboard vessels. The Senate Labor and Human real reform while delivering anuba told the Seafarers LOG and threatening to bum into the Seafarers from the Higgins and Resources Committee has ap­ much less." proved a bill sponsored by its The Moynihan-sponsored that the force of the collision al­ aft superstructure and engineer­ Navy personnel from the Mobile chairman. Senator Edward M. egislation also includes a new tax most knocked him out of his bunk ing spaces. The President Bay concentrated on locating and Washington firefighters and local attacking the fires within the con­ Kennedy (D-Mass.). on private health premiums and where he was sleeping. "The alarms went off and we fire departments fought the blaze tainer stack while Korean teams This legislation calls for increased taxes on cigarettes and reported to the deck," Billanuba for more than eight hours before poured large volumes of cooling coverage for every U.S.citizen by landguns and ammunition. 1998 and includes coverage for Like the Kennedy bill, this one recalled. "It was foggy and we calling for additional help. water on the containers to protect doctor and hospital bills, mental would eliminate Medicaid while could not see clearly, but we the firefighters and prevent the Other Ships Help health, prescription drugs, long- )roviding coverage for current could not believe what had hap­ spread of the fire. pened." Teams from the SIU's term home care and abortion. Medicaid beneficiaries. Korean firefighters also cut Although no serious injuries Government Services Division- into the upper containers in order Medicare would remain separate. Cost-control goals would be Medicaid would be eliminated established. If they are not met resulted from the collision, many crewed USNS Andrew J. Higgins, to combat the fire. Eventually, and optional nursing home in­ within a prescribed time period, of the shipping containers broke USS Mobile Bay, and other land- joint teams from the Washington, surance would be available for an independent commission oose from their restraints and based departments were dis- Higgins and Mobile Bay cut purchase by individuals. (The would recommend corrective through the ship's aft superstmcgovernment would provide measures to Congress, which ture from inside in several places health coverage for current would be mandated to vote on the in order to gain access to the inner Medicaid beneficiaries.) recommendations under fastcontainers and successfully put Financing would come from track procedures. out fires in those boxes 30 hours an employer mandate, with after the fire began. Gibbons Bill employers typically paying at (During the Military Sealift The House Ways and Means least 80 percent of premiums. Command's annual Maritime Businesses with 10 or fewer Committee was scheduled to take Memorial Day ceremony in employees would be exempt final vote June 29 or 30 on the Washington on May 23, three from the mandate. Those )ill sponsored by its acting chair­ crewmembers from the Higgins workers and the unemployed man, Rep. Sam Gibbons (D-Fla.). received special recognition. would be required to purchase Published reports indicated the Among the trio was S^eafarer their own insurance and would Jill would be approved by the Ricardo Sanchez, a carpenter receive government subsidies to committee. aboard the Military Sealift Com­ This bill would guarantee do so. mand-Pacific Fleet oiler.) The Kennedy bill also calls for coverage for all citizens by 1998. The cause of the fire is under t would cover major injuries and an increase on the cigarette tax. investigation and there were no Cost controls would be main­ Inesses with rapid onset and injuries during the firefighting ef­ tained via insurance and market jrief duration; mental health; forts. The Washington is expected reforms, including government jrescription drugs; long-term to be moved to Daewoo Ship­ caps on premiums, and every lome care; and abortion. Damage caused by the collision with the Hanjin Hongkong can be building near Pusan to repair the citizen would have the option to Medicare would remain separate. seen in this photo of the President Wastiington, photographed by vessel once all the containers are The legislation includes an Asst. Cook Emesto Billanuba. buy insurance through the federal removed. APL Files Sutt to Recover Costs For Damages to Pros, Washington �-S ::-j^JJf--^-^ :'^'l^:.^i:::^^::^;ix m.Y1994 SEAFAmHSLOB 9 Chief Steward Patrick Helton purchased smoked salmon In Scotland, which the galley The fruit and cheese tray prepared by Steward Assistant Jason Pechette complegang prepared as part of "a meal fit for royalty." mentedthe Maine lobster feast. Crewmembers aboard the PFC Eugene Obregon know the value of teamwork and taking care of their fellow crewmem­ bers. Whether it is in the galley or the deck department, recent activities reported to the Seafarers LOG aboard the SIUcrewed military prepositioning ship display that the members aboard the Obregon understand what being part of the Brotherhood of the Sea is all crewmembers are our family," noted Helton. Helton stated that in addition to the superb feast of about. lobster, SA Jason Pechette made up a special fruit and But for many crewmembers, comfort is found in the cheese platter to complement the meal and also prepared friendship, dedication and camaraderie on board the a fresh garden salad and a selection of crudites and Obregon in activities that enhance the lives of all crewcooked vegetables. mem^rs while at sea. "I like to have a good wholesome variety in the salad On a recent trip to Belfast, Maine, the crew of the Waterman Steamship vessel exemplified this sense of bar," wrote the chief steward. "Everyone is watching thenunity in fhe form of a special lobster feast. Prepared by sodium, fat and cholesterol intake, so we try to helpout." the steward department with live Maine lobsters ob­ The chief steward then explained why it is important tained while in the New England port, crewmembers to him and the rest of the galley gang to t^e care of their described the dinner as "a meal fit for royalty." shipmates. "We have a great crew on the Obregon. All "As hard as the crew works, they deserve only the departments work well together to maintain a clean and best," wrote Chief Steward Patrick Helton in a letter to efficiently operated vessel," wrote Helton. the Seafarers LOG (accompanied by the photos appear­ Another example of crew dedication aboard the ing on this page). Obregon occurred in February when AB Fred Hunter "It is the responsibility of the steward department on ^scovered and immediately extinguished a small fire any vessel to make sure the crew is provided with a which had developed in the crew living area. selection of wholesome and nutritious foods. We often Hunter told fellow crewmember QMED Bud Tuttle, spend more time on board ship than we do at home, and who informed the Seafarers LOG of the incident, that b^ause of this, our ship is our home and our fellow training at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School had prepared him to battle any type of fire on board a ship. Hunter received special thanks from fellow crewmem­ bers as well as from company officials. "You are to be commended for your aleitness, attention to duty and quick action in fighting the fire on February 3," wrote the director of marine operations for the company in commending the AB. "Your quick response prevented further damage and spreading of the fire. "Since joining the Military Prepositioning Ship (MPS) Program in Tenerife in 1988," he added, "you have proven to be a dedicated, hard-working and knowledgeable seaman and an asset to the MPS pro­ gram. It is because of dedicated crewmembers like you tfiat the Waterman MPS Program has been such a suc­ cess. BRAVO ZULU." The 821-foot long ship is one of three roll-on/roll-off vessels assigned to Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron One, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is fiilly loaded at all times with tanks, vehicles, food and water, fiiel and other materiel to equip first- launch U.S. Marine Corps units for 30 days. TTie vessel currently sails be­ tween Panama City, Ha., Norfolk, Va., Morehead City, N.C. and Portland, Maine. Other SlU-crewed vessels which are assigned to the squadron include the Lt. Stephen W. Pless, Sgt. Matej Kocak and Amsea's 2nd lA. John Bobo. Value of Teamwork Proves Beneficial For Obregon Seafarers •'M • • •m• 1 Hunter was commended by crewmembers and company officials for his fast action In putting Deck department members enjoy the lobster feast. They are, from left, ABs Eddie Gerena and Reeves out a small fire on the Ob/egon. Homby, Bosun Henry Bouganim and ABs Charlie Springle and Tom Culpepper. SA Jason Pech^e pre^res garden salad, part of a healthful choice of foods for those members watching their diets. ^J : -Ii • M- rhief Electrician C W "Buddy" Clackley (left) and DEU Ken Wells enjoy their dinner after a long day of work aboard the prepositioning vessel. Holding up a lobster from the steam kettle is Chief Cook Mariano Martinez. Chief Steward Patrick Helton pulls lobsters from one of three steaming kettles. - '•/ ii. �10 MLYIOOO SEAFARBISL06 -. • y American Kestrel Crew Emphasizes Safety ing such topics as) chemical an( ing activities help keep crewbiological warfare," noted AB members mentally and physically Jeffrey Mangold. "We make sharp in the event of an immedi­ sure we know what to do and ate call-out. Mangold pointed out. "When everybody gets thenwhere to go in the event of an work done, we look forward to emergency. hitting the beach," said Mangold, "It's not repetitious at all, be­ who started his sailing career in cause we cover so many topics. 1979 as a member of the SIU's Plus we know it's important for inland division before switching everyone's safety." The Kestrel is a Lighter to deep ^a. "On Diego Garcia, there's a Aboard Ship (LASH) vessel operated by Osprey Manage­ gym for different kinds of ment. It transports military goods workouts, and there are karate from Diego Garcia to wherever classes and aerobics classes. they are needed. It also carries Archery, pool tables, music, sail­ barges that can be used for load­ boats, bicycling ... you name it, ing and offloading cargo when it's probably there." the Kestrel is unable to dock. Like Mangold, AB Ed Bache Mangold, 40, and the rest of said that he enjoyed the "beautiful the deck gang perform basic weather" and the smorgasbord of maintenance operations aboard recreational activities in Diego the ship, including lots of chip­ Garcia during non-work hours. Bache also mentioned that the ping and painting. But during off-time, many dif­ Kestrel's crewmembers "get ferent shoreside activities are along very well and are hardChief Cook Marco Maffioll and SA James Quinn (standing, left to right) available, marking one of the at­ worldng." check to see how AB Wes Elliott and OMU Carl Neal (seated, left to SIU Port Agent Sal Aquia tractions of sailing in the hot right) are enjoying their meal. Fueling his body with a nutritious climate of the British Indian provided the photos accompany­ meal is AB Gordon Crow. Ocean Territories. Those relax- ing this story. For Seafarers aboard the American Kestrel, working in Diego Garcia means maintaining a busy schedule, including plenty of safety drills. "We take part in many safety drills, and there are weekly lec­ tures and demonstrations (cover- nr Secures Back Pay For Filipino Crewmen In its ongoing efforts to raise tried to force his chief engineer off working standards and pay levels the ship (without pay) after the for crewmembers on runaway-flag chief engineer was on board for 21 ships, the International Transport months continuously." Workers Federation (ITF) recently Runaway-flag vessels are used secured $21,000 in back wages, by shipowners as a means of avoid­ overtime and leave pay for the ing taxes and regulations. Runaway Filipino crew of the bulk carrier registries also allow the shipowner Federal Fraser. to roam the world in search of the Through the efforts of Spiro cheapest and most exploitable Varras, the SIU's ITF inspector, the labor. ^ ITF also succeeded in getting the In a separate case from late last Lunch tastes mighty good to Oiler Antoinette Strauch (left) and Oiler AB Jeffrey Mangold is ready to vessel's captain to retract and then year, the ITF also secured $105,000 participate in a shipboard lecture. Allen Legeune after a full morning of work aboard the Kestrel. correct unfounded, derogatory in back wages, overtime and leave reports he had filed about several pay owed to crewmembers of the crewmembers, and received as­ Maria M., a freighter which sails surance that the ship's stores would under the flag of Cyprus. be upgraded to meet the crew's Viarras assisted the crew— Two changes in the shipping minated the opportunity for Whereas the Union and the satisfaction. primarily comprised of El Salrules recently approved by the seamen who were employed operator of contracted ocean The ITF represents 400 free and vadorans but also including Seafarers Appeals Board deal aboard military contracted ves­ going passenger vessels have democratic trade unions in 100 Greeks, Pakistanis, Guatemalans directly with the seniority status of sels and Steward Department per­ mutually agreed to modify the countries representing workers in and one crewmember each from members who sail aboard military sonnel sailing aboard passenger employment procedures relating various transportation-oriented Tanzania and Ghana—^by negotiat­ and deep sea passenger vessels. vessels, to obtain class "A" to supervisory personnel jobs. Based in London, the or­ ing with the ship's owner. InterAmendment Action 372 sets a seniority with eighteen (18) employed in the hotel section, ganization promotes trade union glory Shipping Ltd. of Cyprus. time limit for members sailing on months employment time aboard which will expedite the training rights and human rights worldwide. Varras secured crewmembers' and upgrading of such personnel, military vessels contracted to such vessels, and repatriation expenses, leave pay civilian employers and galley Whereas, many seamen who resulting in future additional Built In '83 and back pay including 250 hours gang members aboard passenger have sailed exclusively on such employment aboard contracted Built 11 years ago in Glasgow, of overtime, as well as reimburse­ ships to acquire the needed 18 vessels will lose the opportunity to passenger vessels, and Scotland, the Federal Fraser is ments for medical expenses. His Whereas, to ensure that such registered in Manila and flies the efforts also resulted in the ship's months of seatime to obtain an attain Class "A" seniority. Therefore, Rule I Seniority B, personnel shall suffer no loss of flag of the Philippines. It is owned master reversing a previous "A" seniority. In order to qualify for the ac­ (b) shall be amended by adding their employment seniority status. by Crimson Line Ltd. of Japan. All decision by declaring an ailing oiler Rule 1 Seniority shall be amended 24 officers and unlicensed crew are unfit for duty. The oiler was celerated seniority, the 18 months of the following provision: "Unlicensed seamen possess­ in the following manner. seatime must be acquired between Filipino. repatriated. Rule IB 1(d) shall be amended Febmaiy 12,1992 and Febraary 12, ing Class "B" employment Crewmembers contacted Varras The Maria M, which has a crew 1996 when the provision of the seniority, shall be granted Class by adding the following provision while the ship was in port in Port of 18 unlicensed mariners and 10 "A" employment seniority if he to the existing provision. amendment expires. Elizabeth, N.J. and voiced their officers, is operated by M.K.M. "The provisions specified in concerns, among which were Chartering Inc. of New York. It was m Amendment Action 372 is a subsequently possesses a rating paragraph that was accidently above entry level and acquires this subsection (d) shall be ap­ wages that were overdue for built in 1973 in Japan. deleted from the full action's eighteen (18) months seatime plicable to all personnel desig­ months. printing in the April 1994 issue of aboard vessels owned or nated as supervisory personnel in Within days of being contacted chartered by the U.S. Military and the hotel section of contracted by Varras, the shipowner agreed to the Seafarers LOG. Action 373 allows members operated by contracted civilian passenger vessels." pay the amount owed to the crew­ Rule 1B 2(a) shall be amended members, and the captain corrected who have upgraded to supervisory employers pursuant to being suc­ positions in the hotel section of con­ cessful bidders in accordance in the following manner. the erroneous reports he had written a. "All unlicensed seamen who in service record books of some of tracted ocean-going passenger ves­ with Requests for Proposals sels to maintain their SIU seniority (RFP's) and to persons employed possessed such rating on June 16, the crew. provided they continue to sail in a aboard passenger vessels in the 1990, including the supervisory "The working standards and pay supervisory capacity aboard SIU- Steward Department only, personnel employed in the hotel standards on this vessel are far contracted ships for not less than 90 provided such eighteen (18) section of the passenger vessels, below the ITF and the International months employment is obtained pursuant to the Shipping Rules Labor Organization's minimum days per calendar year. Both modifications to the ship­ between February 12, 1992 and then in effect." standards," said Varras. "Obvious­ Rule 1 B2(b) shall be amended ly, on runaway vessels covered by ping rules went into place imme­ February 12, 1996 at which time in the following manner. diately after passage by the board, this provision terminates." ITF affiliates' agreements, the b. "All unlicensed seamen who working standards and pay are which is made up of repre­ Action #373 possess Class C rating, including higher than on this Philippine-flag ITF inspector Spiro Varras (left) sentatives from both the SIU and secured thousands of dollars in The Seafarers Appeals Board supervisory personnel employed vessel. its contracted companies. The back wages for crewmembers of complete text of both modifica­ acting under and pursuant to the in the hotel section of the pas­ "It is horrible that today, we the Philippine-flagged Federal Collective Bargaining Agreement senger vessels, pursuant to these have captains and companies refus­ tions is printed below. between the Union and the various Rules and who have shipped ing to pay earned wages, overtime Fraser. Atrave, Varras is pictured Amendment Action #372 Contracted Employers hereby regularly as defined herein for two and vacation," Varras added. "In with the ship's electrician, Sandie Cerillo (center) and Alverto (2) consecutive years." Whereas, Action No. 372 ter­ take the following action: this case, we had a captain who Moreno, the chief engineer. SAB issues Modiiicaiion to Rules m--- ' 'v- �JULY 1994 SEAFARERSLUG sirar» Lundeberg School Supplement 11 By November 14, 1994, Seafarers who handle refrigerants must be EPA-certified. This four-page section provides information on EPA testing, course dates and sites. •• Lundebera School Announces 33 Refrigeration Technician Courses To Be Held at Twenty U.S. Sites ^ i" i ECAUSE all Seafarers who handle refrigerants must be certified to do so by the U.8. government by November 14, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Lun­ deberg School last month announced the nationwide schedule for its new En­ vironmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved Refrigeration Technician two-day course. Passing this course will result in Seafarers ob­ taining the required EPA certification. The first classes are scheduled for July 5-6 and July 7-8 at the SlU hall in Baltimore. Nineteen other ports also will host two of the two-day classes, which are slated to end on December 7 in St. Louis. For a complete schedule, see page 14. . Seafarers Must Be Certified tWMWY LONDCTTOG. .* Or DIG Box 75 PineiM QMEDs, Electricians, Refrigeration Engineers, Junior Engineers and anyone else involved in the repair and senricing of refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems must pass an EPA-approved Refrigeration Technician course by Novem­ ber 14, according to regulations issued by the EPA in the May 1993 Federal Register. The Lundeberg School set up its course and port-to-port schedule to assist Seafarers in eaming this certification. In addition, the class is a mandatory segment of engine department upgrading courses at the school in Piney Point, Md. Dozens of Seafarers already have passed the course at the Lundeberg School. After November 14, according to a recent action by the Seafarers Appeals Board, SlU members will not be able to ship under any of the aforementioned ratings without proof of EPA certification. (An exten­ sion will be granted to crewmembers who already are on a ship as of November 14 and who do not have certification. However, those members will need the certification prior to sailing again.) How to Sign Up Seafarers who plan to take the Refrigeration Technician course at an SlU hall should select the course date and location that fits their schedule, then notify the port agent there at least 10 days prior to the start of the course. For example, a Seafarer who wants to attend the August 23-24 course at the New Orleans hall would contact the New Orleans port agent, either by telephone, fax or mail service. Course Information The two-day course covers relevant topics in­ cluding, but not limited to: terminology; refrigerants and compressor lubricating oils; refrigerant handling safety; environmental impact of refrigerants; refrigeration theory and the use of pres­ sure/temperature charts; general provisions of the law; general servicing considerations; servicing small appliances; servicing low- and high-pressure appliances; and conversion of CFC equipment. The schedule for the first day is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a lunch break. The second day's sch^ule is 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. (including a lunch break), followed by a written test from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. (See page 13 for the types of questions one might expect on the exam.) Test results will be mailed to members no later than 30 days after the test date. Those who pass the course will receive an EPA certification card, which has no expiration. . •..ii-. 't.p.;.; •M,r\ ... The course and testing is free to SlU members. However, Seafarers are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meals, other than the lunches that will be served during the break. Preparing for the Course In addition, the Lundeberg School strongly en­ courages members to purchase in advance a book titled "Refrigerants and the Environment," which is available through the school. Although this is not a requirement, the Lundeberg School instructors have found that it is a valuable study aid (see separate story on page 12) and that thoroughly reviewing it before taking the course increases a student's ability to pass the certification exam. Categories of Certification The EPA has established the following categories of technician certification: Type I, for ser­ vicing small appliances (such as pantry refrigerators and watercoolers); Type II, forservicing ordisposing of appliances that use high-pressure refrigerants (for example, a ship's stores refrigeration plant); Type III, for servicing or disposing of appliances that use low-pressure refrigerants (such as the centrifugal air conditioning plants found on passenger ships); and Universal, for servicing all types of equipment. Different tests will be available to SlU members depending upon which level of technician certifica­ tion they seek, and also with consideration of their previous refrigerant recovery training. Lundeberg School instructors anticipate that most SlU mem­ bers who need to be certified to work aboard SIUcontracted ships will test for Type I or Type II certification. However, Seafarers working on pas­ senger vessels will need to obtain the Universal certification. In addition, the SlU encourages all QMEDs to test for the Universal certification. Anyone who fails the test may re-take it at any of the subsequent course sites, and there is no limit to the number of times one may re-take the exam. First Class Successful Seafarers who took the course last month at the Paul Hall Center said they found it very challenging. "It was more difficult than I expected, and a lot of the material we covered was new—atomic structure of chloroflourocarbons, for example," said QMED Gary Frazier, 37, who graduated from the, Lun­ deberg School in 1973. "But I prepared for the course, studied a lot, and that helped." Fellow QMED Mike Brown added that the in­ struction was excellent, but that students must be prepared to learn a lot in a relatively short amount of time. "I was surprised at the depth of the material, and I highly recommend that anyone who takes the course should buy the book ('Refrigerants and the Environment') in advance. They'll need it," said Brown, 37. Other Parts of Rule Seafarers are by no means the only individuals affected by the new EPA regulations. Besides re­ quiring that air conditioning and refrigerant tech­ nicians obtain certification through an EPA-approved testing organization, the final rule that was issued last year has four other main ele­ ments which require: that technicians servicing and disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equip­ ment observe prescribed practices aimed at reduc­ ing emissions; that refrigerant recycling and recovery equipment, as well as refrigerant reclaimers, be certified in accordance with EPA-approved standards; that leaks of refrigerant be repaired; and that ozone-depleting refrigerant com­ pounds in appliances, machines and other goods be removed from those items prior to their disposal. -• .-'I'. 't: • �•^•;• .'.T, i' „'lf • ; I 1", - 12 :M SUFAKBRSLOG 'Get the Book,' Advise Students, Instructors "S'"'i- .¥f'-K'X- , ; f/-;• 1 X <» V:;j Environmental Troining Group Inc Refrigetonts and the Environment J' :•}''• I'. S;'- II .•.••••I"-''-' •" \ '-'l •" •vV;; • Top, the book "Refrigerants and the Envirohmenf is a useful study aid in preparing for the EPA Refrigeration Technician course. Bottom, the Lundeberg School's worktrook compiles information on all aspects of the ;test. '•W 1. Refrigennt Classification Classify the below listed carbon based refrigerants as either single com­ ponent, azeotropic or zeotropic: R-11 R-12 R-13 R-22 R-32 R-113 R-114 R-115 R-123 R-124 R-125 R-134a R-152a R-218 R-290 R-318 R-401A R-401B R-401C R-402A R-402B R-403B R-404A R-500 R-502 R-503 R-507 R-23 Lundeberg School instructors, as well as Seafarers who already have taken the EPA Refrigeration Tech­ nician course, offered, some advice recently to those who plan to take the class during the upcoming months. "Take the course seriously and buy the book 'Refrigerants and the Environment' in advance," said QMED Gary Frazler. "I recommend to anybody that they buy the book in advance and study it as much as possible, because there's a lot of material to be covered." Instructor J.C. Wiegman noted that, among the 20-plus upgraders who took the course last month at the Paul Hall Center, The people who bought the book passed the test. There's a direct correlation." Purchase of the book is not man­ datory, "but I can't emphasize enough how important it is," said Instructor Eric Malzkuhn. "Because of time constraints, any preparation that the student can make in ad­ vance of taking the course, should be done. It will be a great benefit to them if they have the training material in advance." Seafarers who want to purchase the book in advance should indicate this to the port agent whom they contact when signing up for the class. They should then send a check for $25, made payable to the Paul Hall Center, to: EPA Refrigeration Tech. Course, P.O. BoxTS^Piney Point, MD 20674, Attn: J.C. Wiegman. The book then will be sent by standard mail to individuals who ordered it. Additionally, ail Seafarers who take the course will receive, at no cost, a workbook which has been compiled by Lundeberg School in­ structors. The U.S. govemment mandate for use called, protects the earth from solar of refrigerant recovery systems (which in ultraviolet radiation. Dozens of studies turn led to the need for refrigeration tech­ from the past seven years, conducted in nicians to be EPA-certified) stems from more than 20 nations, indicate that sig­ the theory of stratospheric ozone deple­ nificant depletion of ozone in the upper tion. atmosphere may lead to long-term in­ Most of the earth's ozone is in a natural creases in skin cancer and cataracts, as layer located many miles above ground- well as damage to the human immune level. Ozone is a gas which begins to form system. Other risks include crop damage when oxygen molecules absorb part of the and harm to aquatic organisms. sun's ultraviolet radiation, then split into Scientists from throughout the world two oxygen atoms. Those atoms in tum agree that chlorine from synthetic chemi­ join with other oxygen molecules to form cals called chloroflourocarbons (CFCs) ozone. and bromine from chemicals called halons The ozone layer, as it is commonly cause a reduction in stratospheric ozone. • t;,- v' 2. Compressor Lubricating Oil Compatibiiity What is meant by the term hygroscopicity as applied to compressor lubricat­ ing oils? 3. Pressure Temperature Relationship If the measured temperature of a refrigerant is above the saturation temperature corresponding to the existing measured pressure, the refrigerant is known to be: Test Your^no^>®'l9® of Refrigeration •rfed on the next page are' img Technician Cer'"tVpSw School's °ReWgerant lificationvrorWwokex^^ are printed P'®TpAt SemtionTehnlcian^^^^^^ Ozone CFCs are used as refrigerants, as agents^ in plastic foam products, as sol­ vents, as sterilizers and in aerosol applications. Halons are used as fire-extinguishing agents. Based on that assessment, the U.S. in 1987 joined with 23 other nations in signing the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This agreement, which has been ratified by 90 nations, aims to reduce the production arid consumption of CFCs. Since 1987 the Montreal pact has been amended to establish a time frame for en­ ding the use of all ozone-depleting substan-^ Chlorinemonoxide 7 Oione Depletion What are the human health effects associated withincreased exposure to ultraviolet-B? ces. CFCs, for example, are to be phased out completely by January 1996. In response to the Montreal convention, the U.S. Congress adopted several amendments to the Clean Air Act in 1990 which were signed into law by President Bush. One amendment addressed stratospheric ozone protection and detailed steps the U.S. would take to phase out the use of CFCs, among other substances. The U.S. govemmenfs Environmental Protection Agency was charged with irnplementing the intent of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments. 8. Gtobai Warming What chemical process contributes most to global warming? 9. Use of Pressure Temperature Charts Using a P/T Chart, answer the following question: Suppose the measured liquid line pressure is 210 psig for a commercial split air conditioning unit using R-22 refrigerant. If the liquid line temperature is 93 degrees F., what is the calculated liquid line subcooling? 10. EPA Regulated and Unregulated Substances What is the technical definition of an EPA Class 1 substance? 11. Refrigerant Phaseout Class 1 Refrigerants (single component CFCs and CFC based azeotropes) have an important phaseout date. The production phaseout date for new Class 1 refrigerant is: 12. J^piiances What is the technical definition of a high pressure appliance? .A f• 13. Recovery Evacuation Level Exceptions Recovery to required evacuation levels is mandated for major repairs. List the four (4) major repairs as defined by the EPA. 14. Mandatory Leak Ftopair Units that are subject to mandatory leak repair are those normally containing a total refrigerant charge weight of at least how many pounds? 15. Record Keeping Requirements Where must a copy of the technician's certification be kept on file? 16. Service Manifold andHoses What is a typical working pressure for standard charging hoses? • 17. Refrigerant Containers In what type of container is refrigerant most commonly sold to the service technician industry? •I:' -'i'l' 18. LeakDetection What are the two (2) approved inert gases that can be used for inert gas pressurization? V - :f| 19. Recovery Devices When using active, self-contained recovery devices, in general, what are the two (2) possible recovery modes? . I j| i| 20. Refrigerant Recovery What is one disadvantage to liquid recovery? -••4' r - ••fl; l|:l; 21. Evacuation What type of vacuum pump is required for "deep" vacuum service? • 'I'. 22. Small Appliances What criteria must an appliance meet in order to be considered a small appliance? :i 23. High Pressure Appliances When recovering liquid refrigerant from a unit with an access point involving a long vertical riser, would it be preferabie to recover from the Ijottom or the top of the riser? If; Ife-^i,. zl:' 24. Very High Pressure Appliances What are the very high pressure appliance refrigerants? 25. Low Pressure Af^liances What two methods may be used to recover refrigerant from a centrifugal chiller as a liquid? jetaet^jozito J O O r Oxygen 1. The free chlorine atom collides with an ozone molecule In the stratosphere. 4. Fractional and Temperature Glide The location of a leak determines whether or not fractionation will occur. Indicate whether or not (yes or no) fractionation will occur for the following leak locations: Suction line: Condenser: Compressor: Liquid line: Discharge line: Evaporator: 6. Refrigerant Handling Safety Under what condition may refrigeration compressor oil become acidic? ©=® Chlorine If the measured temperature of a refrigerant is below the saturation temperature corresponding to the existing measured pressure, the refrigerant is known to be: 5. ASHRAE Refrigerant Safety aassitication Classify the following refrigerants according to the ASHRAE safety code: R-11 R-12 R-13 R-22 R-113 R-114 R.123 R-134a R-500 R.502 R-503 R-290 How Ozone is Destroyed While the process of ozone depletion is very complex and is controlled by a number of factors, a simple four-step model describes the basic process of gas phase ozone depletion by chlorine. 13 Sample Questions from Tech. Certification Workbook Why All the Fuss About Refrigerants? 'V ;.. K SEAFARHISLOS JULY 1994 :' 2. Upon collision, one of the three oxygen atoms separates to bond with the chlorine, forming a chlorine monoxide molecule (CLO). ©=© ©= Chlorinemonoxide 3. A free oxygen atom collides with the CLO molecule. Chlorine acts as a catalyst in each of the processes. It does not undergo any change, nior is it consumed by the various chemical reactions described above. The same chlorine atom is capable of going on to destroy one-hundred thousand ozone moiecules. Chlorine atoms are thought to have a minimum stratospheric life expectancy of six years. (ciA (oy==(^ Chlorine Oxygen , The collision reaction brews xrw bond between the chlorine atorn and the oxygen atom wm^ separates to bond with the seco^ oxygen atom and molecule. 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""• !£-••• EPA REFRIGERATIOIM TECHNICIAN 1994 COURSE .•-•-• SCHEDULE I COURSE OUTLINE Two-Day Course Preparation and Testing (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) DAY ONE DATE PHONE/FAX LOCATION 1. Certification Process 2. Refrigerants and Compressor Lubricating Oils 3. Refrigerant/Oil Handling Safety Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday July 5-6 July 7-8 Baltimore, Md. SIU Hall 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 FAX (410) 522-2867 Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Thursday July 11-12 July 13-14 Philadelphia, Pa. SIU Hall 2604 South 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 FAX (215) 271-5127 Monday-Tuesday July 18-19 Sea-Land Bayonne, NJ (201)435-9424 FAX (201) 435-0935 Wednesday-Thursday July 20-21 Jersey City, N.J. SIU Hall 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 FAX (201) 435-0935 4. Environmental Impact of Refrigerants 5. Refrigeration Theory/Pressure Temperature Relationships ' 6. Laws and Regulations r\ • Monday-Tuesday July 25-26 Brooklyn, N.Y. SIU Hall 635 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 FAX (718) 768-5058 Wednesday-Thursday July 27-28 New Bedford, Mass. SIU Hall 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 FAX (508) 999-6505 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 9-10 August 11-12 Jacksonville, Fla. SIU Hall 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 FAX (904) 355-4347 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 16-17 August 18-19 Mobile, Ala. SIU Hall 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 FAX (205) 478-4658 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 23-24 August 25-26 New Orleans, La. SIU Hall 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 FAX (504) 561-0681 Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Thursday August 29-30 Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 Houston, Tex. SIU Hall 1221 Fiercest. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 FAX (713) 650-8629 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday September 13-14 September 15-16 Norfolk, Va. SIU Hall 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 FAX (804) 640-0480 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday September 27-28 September 29-30 Wilmington, Calif. SIU Hall 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 FAX (310) 549-8931 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday October 4-5 October 6-7 (415)543-5855 FAX (415) 243-9926 2. Contact the port agent at the corresponding SIU union hall by telephone, fax or mail to resenre your space. San Francisco, Calif. SIU Hall 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday October 11-12 October 13-14 Seattle, Wash. SIU Hall 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 FAX (206) 728-2272 3. Advise the port agent no later than 10 days prior to the start of the course you want to attend. Wednesday-Thursday Friday-Saturday October 19-20 October 21-22 Honolulu, Hawaii SIU Hall 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 FAX (808) 841-1191 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday November 8-9 November 10-11 Port Everglades, Fla. SIU Hall (305)921-5661 2 West Dixie Highway FAX (305) 923-8495 Dania, FL 33004 Wednesday-Thursday Friday-Saturday November 16-17 November 18-19 San Juan, P.R. SIU Hall 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vfe Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 FAX (809) 725-8018 Tuesday-Wednesday November 29-30 Algonac, Mich. SIU Hall 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (810)794-4988 FAX (810) 794-0909 Thursday-Friday December 1-2 Duluth, Minn. SIU Hall 705 Medical Arts. BIdg. Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 FAX (218) 722-8216 Tuesday-Wednesday December 6-7 St. Louis, Mo. SIU Hall 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 FAX (314) 832-0283 DAYTWO :-.'[ .••^' "X Preparation 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Testing 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. • -• • 1. Refrigeration Servicing 2: Servicing Small Appliances ill.;: 3. Sen/icing High-Pressure Appliances •Vi '-' 4. Servicing Low-Pressure Appliances 5. Conversion of CFC Equipment 6. Demonstration of Approved Service Procedures 7. EPA Certification Test ||,.ili|f:; HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE 1. Pick a date. iv; ••: • ' • r." 4. Indicate whether or not you wish to purchase the book "Refrigerants and the Environmenf (a manual which is recommended as course prepara­ tion). The cost of the study aid is $25.00. m'' -1/ • i-L:. '•• -: irf-i • For more information, contact your port agent or the Lundeberg School vocational education department at (301) 904-0010; ex­ tension 422. 1 J"-"- �•>5l-y.3.<;,:,«t( •>^>'n£l,'^>jti4^- - 5 • :'W * SEAFABBIS LOB JULY 1994 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED Oass A Class B Class! TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Oass A Class B Class C August ASefaember 1994 Membprship Meetings Deep Sea, Lalres, Inland Waters 32 3 3 9 Norfolk 12 Mobile New Orleans 26 changed by Labor Day holiday 30 24 25 15 4 36 26 •:rrs': 4 \^linington 6 21 Seattle 1 5 Puerto Rico 6 10 Honolulu ''-'12: Houston 1 SL Louis • 3-:: •:.2 • ••• 0 Piney Point '•r-i''":. 0 1 0 Algonac 53 290 251 Totals Port New York 0 2 Philadelphia . 8 1 '^Baltimore 4 13 8 Norfolk 1 10 13 Mobile 1 12 19 New Orleans 12'.rrg: 2 Jacksonville ••1 15 San Francisco• 18 4 Wilmington T'M mi1 12 13 Seattle 0 3 Puerto Rico 10 8 9 Honolulu 1 1 41 ••'Z0J0 ' C::-L Houston 0 1 1 St. Louis 1 5 Piney Point 0 2 0 Algonac 30 163 148 Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 13 San Francisco 38 ^Immgt^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Paltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 15 Wilmington 6 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 2 8 1 3 m-A '• • r.- New York Tuesday: August 9, September 6 Philadelphia Wednesday: August lO.September 7 Baltimore. Thursday: August 11, September 8 Norfedk TTiursday: August 1L September 8 Jacksonville iMm Thursday: August 11, September 8 Algoimc Friday: August 12, September 9 Houston Monday: August 15, September 12 NewOrlemis Tuesday: August 16, September 13 ..Mobile' Wednesday: August 17, September 14 SanFrancisco Thursday: August 18, September 15 Wilmington Tuesday: August 23*, Monday, Septem6erl9 6 0 1 4 0 5 2 36 9 - 9 31 17 changed by Paul Hall Birthday holiday rC 1 4 0 12 6 0 0 0 45 • • •V- •,--.5-->9:5>4.; STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1638 812 207 429 492 81 217 L072 1.400 426 SRegistered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. . ^ t^foi niimkor last monA. month. number nf of mpn men registered registered at a. the .he Dort pod at a. the .he end of las. a '• Piney Point Monday: August 8; Tuesday, September 6* ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B OassC DECK DEPARTMENT Port few York idelphia ,-' • ' - Trip RdieCs 15 , < - Seattle Friday: August 26, September 23 San Juan Thursday: August 11, September 8 St. Louis Friday: August 19, September 16 Honolulu ''' Friday: August 19, September 16 Duluth Wednesday: August 17, September 14 JereeyCity Wednesday: August 24, September 21 New Bedford Tuesday: August 23, September 20 f . - Each ptefVoiMdng starts at 10:30 ajn. •r Personals • -J ROBERT BRIGHT and ALLEN NELSON Earl Thomas is trying to locate you. Please write him at 730 East 166th Street, #8H, Bronx, N.Y. 10456. ' ROBERT BYRON BYRNE Please get in touch with your sister, Madeline Al-Molky, at 24 Lome Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B2Y 3E5. ANDREW KAMEDRA (or KAMIDRA) Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Andrew Kamedra (or Kamidra) is asked to contact his niece, Susan Berosh, at 630 E. Jensen #127, Mesa, Ariz. 85203. 'A • • -f FREDERICK SANDERSON Please write your cousin, Eleanor Manly Stinson, at 729 Dogtown Road, Clarksburg, Ohio 43115; or telephone (902) 466-3343. ROBERT DANIEL SMITH Please contact your daughter. Sonny Caroline, at P.O. Box 95, Augres, Mich. 48703; or call (517) 876-2644. EDWARD THOMASIAN Please contact your son, Edward Burdat, at (907) 784-3316. It's important. SYLVESTER WOODS Please contact Andralla Woods. I, ' .,• > "-i, . J^^rFrom Mayl6 to June IS, 1994, a total of 217 trip relief Jol^ere dapped. Sinee the tnp rehef pro^ began on April 1,1982, a total of21,121 jobs have been shipped. •' -j'y i' -.t' \ • SfeSSSS , I.' jV �• i.- JULY 1994 16 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers International Union Directory Si r-^ti- ' •• M"r Port Algonac Port ... 22,. DECK DEPARTMENT 0 41 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 19 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 51 4 ^gpnac Port Alj^riac Port Algonac •o 0 11 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L QassNP 3 o -•iz •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups QassCL Class L Class NP © ^ /f HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersw City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA OaOd <5 4 Sf PhUadelphia,PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Govenunent Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 5ION. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 CI^Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority o Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCarto^ Vice President West Coast Rojf A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron KeBey Vice President nt Lakes and Inland Inla Waters DeanCorg^ Vice President (Siu Coast Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH MD Class CL Class L Class NP L 0 44 0 TAfM. IM i-h 8 27 0 103 0 0 64 2 58 Totals All Departments 0 46 * '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. 15 Dispatchers' Report for Iniaiici Waters MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Gulf Coast . O V TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 0" '^ U 0 d U,^. 0 U ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 25 ZJ ,V ' 0 o 2 Z 23 0 54 77 West Coast Tofals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland^'l^^^ei^ West Coast Totals Region ' 1 n 1 7 - n • % 0 0 0 9 2 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 Gulf Cbast Lakes & Inland Wah West Coast Totals 0 1 :Z0 0 0 0 1 2 15 i. 1 0 2 0 7 0 8 1 1 7 15 15 35 10 99 28 135 141 Totals All Departments 125 * "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. Reminder: Z~Cards Must Be Reneuifed All Seafarers are reminded that their z-cards have to be updated by 1998. The Coast Guard has outlined a plan, based on the issuance date of the documents obtained before 1991. The date of issuance is located on the back of the z-card to the right of the thumb prints. (Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the docu­ ments.) The following chart shows the year that merchant mariner's documents, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuance. Renewal Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Issuance Year 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1937 1938 Source: Federal Register, September 16,1993 -J iiifirif I-1 : I T �TO JULY1994 rW^he growing ranks of SIU A pensioners has been in­ crease by 48 Seafarers who have ended their careers as professional mariners. Brother Robert Schwarz has ended S1 years at sea, the longest of all Seafarers who this month were announced by the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan as retiring. He joined the union in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Of those union brothers sign­ ing off this month, 32 sailed in the deep sea division, 12 sailed in the inland division, three' sailed on the Great Lakes and one sailed in the Atlantic Fisherman's division. Of the retiring Seafarers, 23 served in the U.S. military: 14 in the Army and nine in the Navy. Six of those beginning their shoreside years attended recertification courses at the Lundeberg School. Brothers John Moss, William Reeves and Schwarz completed the bosun recertiflcation program in 1974. Brother Ceasar Blanco graduated from the steward recertifrcation program in 1982 while Brothers Courtney Rooks and Floyd King flnished the program in 1981 and 1986, respectively On this page and the next, the LOG presents brief biographical accounts and the seagoing ac­ tivities of this month's pen­ sioners. SEAFARBtS LOG" 17 To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CEASAR BLANCO, 68, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of San Francis­ co. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he com­ pleted the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Blanco served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1950. He calls San Francisco home. FRED HEAD, 65, joined the union in 1970 in the port of New York. An Alabama native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Head upgraded at the Paul Hall Center frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1967. Brother Head resides in Scotlaiid, Conn. JACKMARCARIO,65, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New York. A Brooklyn, N.Y. native. he sailed in the engine department. Brother Marcario upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Marcario retired to Mount Holly, NJ. EARL BRANNAN, WILLIAM LARRY MCLAREN, HINES,56, 72, joined the 65, joined the joined the SlUin 1962 union in 1959 in Seafarers in his native in the port of 1969 in his na­ New York. A Galveston, tive Seattle. Jessup, Ga. Texas. During Brother Hines native, he the 1960s, sailed in the engine depart­ sailed in the Brother Mc­ Laren worked as a dockworker for ment. He upgraded frequently at deck department. Brother Brannan Galveston Wharfs. He still calls served in the U.S. Army from 1951 Piney Point. Brother Hines served Galveston home. to 1953. He resides in ^chland. in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He retired to Issaquah, Wash. Wash. LUIS MORENO, JORGE COTO, 65, joined the HALSTEAD DEEP SEA 67, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of JACKSON, union in 1962 New Orleans. Bom in Costa Rica, 62, joined the ROBERT in the port of he sailed in the deck department. SIU in 1967 ADAMS, 69, New Orleans. Brother Coto upgraded at the Paul in the port of joined the Bom in Hall Center frequently. He retired Seattle. Bom Seafarers in Ecuador, he in the British to Arabi, La. 1980 in the sailed in the West Indies, port of steward department. Brother he sailed in ROBERT Tampa, Fla. Moreno lives in Houston. the deck department. Brother Jack­ DAWSON, Bom in son calls Nederland, Texas home. 68, joined the Cleveland, he JOHN MOSS, 66, joined the SIU in 1969 sailed in the deck department. Seafarers in 19^ in the port of New in the port of Brother Adams upgraded frequent­ DONALD Orleans. A native of Wisconsin, he Seattle. A ly at the Lundeberg School. He KEITH, 65, completed the bosun recertification Califomia na­ served in the U.S. Army from 1957 joined the program at Piney Point in 1974. tive, he sailed to 1958. Brother Adams retired to union in 1966 Brother Moss served in the U.S. in the deck Augusta, Ga. in his native Army from 1945 to 1947. He resides department. Brother Dawson New York. in New Orieans. upgraded at the Lundeberg School Brother Keith JAMES in 1979. He was a member of the sailed in the ALLEN, 62, U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He RAMDHANI steward joined the SIU calls Seattle home. NANDKEdepartment. He upgraded at the in 1952 in the SHWAR,64, Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother port of joined the DIMITRIOS DESPOTIDIS, 65, Keith was a member of the U.S. Mobile, Ala. SIU in 1951 joined the union in 1969 in the port Navy from 1945 to 1948. He still A North in the port of of New York. Bom in Greece, he calls New York home. Carolina na­ New York. sailed in the deck department. tive, he sailed Bom in Brother Despotidis upgraded at in the deck department. Brother FLOYD British Piney Point in 1975. He resides in Allen served in the U.S. Army KING, 76, Guiana, he sailed in the engine Astoria, N.Y. from 1948 to 1952. He resides in joined the department. Brother Nandkeshwar Baton Rouge, La. Seafarers in calls Virginia Beach, Va. home. WILLIAM 1959 in the EHRET,62, port of RAFAEL THURMON joined the Sea­ Portland, Ore. QUINONEZ, BARNES, farers in 1967 Bom in 66, joined the 59, joined the in the port of Marion, La., union in 1962 union in 1968 San Francis­ he completed the steward recer­ in the port of co. A native tiflcation program at Piney Poiiit in in the port of Norfolk, Va. of Everette, 1986. He retired to Compton, Calif. New York. A native of Puer­ Wash., he Bom in to Rico, he Rocky sailed in the engine department. sailed in the Brother Ehret upgraded at the Lun­ FRED Mount, N.C., engine department. Brother LINDSEY, deberg School frequently. He he sailed in the deck department. 55, joined the Quinonez retired to Orlando, Fla. served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to Brother Bames was a member of SIU in 1960 1956. Brother Ehret lives in Seattle. the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1965. in the port of He calls Portsmouth, Va. home. VICTOR Mobile, Ala. JOHN EL­ PRADO,65, An Alabama LIOTT, 67, joined the JULIO BAnative, he joined the Seafarers in QUERIZO, sailed in the SIU in 1945 1961 in the 65, joined the steward department. Brother in the port of port of New Seafarers in Lindsey calls Mobile home. Philadelphia. York. Bom in 1967 in the Bom in Costa Rica, port of New Brooklyn, he sailed in JORGE LIZANA, 64. joined the Orleans, La. N.Y.,he the deck department. Brother Prado union in 1969 in the port of New A native of sailed in the deck department. upgraded frequently at the Paul Orleans. Bom in Costa Rica, he Ecuador, he Brother Elliott served in the U.S. Hall Center. He served in the U.S. sailed in the engine department. sailed in the engine department. Army from 1953 to 1955. He still Army from 1957 to 1960. He will Brother Lizana resides in Metairie, Brother Baquerizo retired to New calls Brooklyn home. be retiring to Costa Rica. La. Orleans. ; • WILLIAM REEVES, 62, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama native, he completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Reeves served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Mobile. ADOLPH RODRI­ GUEZ, 65, joined the union in 1952 in the port of Houston. A Texas native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Rodriguez lives in Texas City, Texas, t• COURTNEY ROOKS, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Bom in the British West Indies, he completed the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Rooks calls New Orleans home. ROBERT SCHWARZ, 67, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Schwarz's first ship was the John F. Whitten. A Mobile County, Ala. na­ tive, he completed the bosun recer­ tification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Schwarz last sailed aboard the LNG Leo. He retired to Citronelle, Ala. •iT*- : • I'-; • /- JOHN SHAW, 72, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. The Texas na­ tive sailed in the steward department. Brother Shaw resides in Philadelphia. JAMES STRAIN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Strain was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. He lives in Pottsboro, Texas. JOSE VIOLANGO,71, joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Seattle. A Philippines native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Violango calls Seattle home. • i'- •" • I" •• •i •• •;";7 •' ' ••• Continued on page 18 • ' / ' • •' vL I i i y'l < ' v ' '• y;.. • �X 18 jm.ri994 SEAFAmRSLOG Pensioners Continuedfrom page 17 INLAND RICHARD TANNER, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in Mas­ sachusetts, he sailed in the deck department. Boat man Tanner was honored in 1992 for the rescue of a bumed mariner who had jumped into Tampa Bay after his own tug exploded. Tanner was sailing aboard the Ocean Star when the rescue occurred. Boatman Tanner calls Tampa, Ra. home. GERALD ANSELL, 62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Knotts Island, N.C., he sailed in the deck depahment. Boatnian Ansell upgraded at the Lunde- FREDERICK TAYLOR, 39, berg School in 1973. He served in joined the SIU in 1975 in the port the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to of Norfolk, Va. A native of Wil1954. Brother Ansell retired to liamston, N.C., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Taylor Chesapeake, Va. retired to Suffolk, Va. MARIO GRIMALDI, 65, Joined the SIU in 1983 in the port of New York. A native of Italy, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Grimaldi served in the Italian military from 1950 to 1951. He resides in the Bronx, N.Y. JULIO MACIA,66, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Ar­ gentina, he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Macia upgraded at Piney Point in 1979. He lives in Ft. Washington, Md. DUANE MADDEN, 63, joined the union in 1970 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Orbisonia, Pa., he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Madden was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953. He retired to Titusville, Fla. LAODIS PRIMEAUX, 64, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A Louisiana na­ tive, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Primeaux served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Kaplan, La. ELTON MERRITT, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Snowtdll, Md., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Merritt served in the U.S. Army in 1948. He calls Cape Charles, Va. home. RONALD SHAW, 66, joined the union in 1970 in the port of New York. A native of New Jersey, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Shaw upgraded at Piney Point in. 1979. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946 and the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1963. Boatman Shaw lives'in Ocala, Fla. JACK TILLETT, 62, joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Tillett resides in Chesapeake, Va. IRVING WALDEN, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A Mathews County, Va. native, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Walden served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. [ie lives in Mathews, Va. JESSE WATSON SR., 71, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Berlin, N.J., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Watson served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He retired to National Park, N.J. GREAT LAKES NASER ALGAHMI,62, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Toledo, Ohio. A native of Yemen, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Algahmi resides in Dearbom, Mich. JACK BEN­ NETT, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Gainsville, Ga., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bennett still calls Gainsville home. FRANK STIGLICH, 65, joined the SIU in Cleve­ land in 1969. Bom in Calumet, Mich., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Stiglich served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He resides in Calumet. Know Your Rights wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a membCT believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the neatest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refiained fiom publishing any article serving the political puiposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board Which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supply­ ing a receipt, or if a membo- is requir^ to make a payment arid is given an official receipt but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment thisshould immediately be reported to uniop headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are av^able in all union halls. All mem­ bers should obtain copies of this con­ stitution soas to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any 'ull copies of contracts as referred to constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing wifii are available to members at all times, charges, trials, etc., as well as all other either by writing directly to the union details, the membo"so affected should or to the SeafarCTS Af^als Board. immediately notify headquart^. CONTRACTS. Copies of all EQUAL RIGHTS. All members SIU contracts are available in all SIU are guaranteed equal rights in lalls. These contracts specify the employment and as members of the FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants eveiy year, which is to be submitted to the mem­ bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rankand-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and theiralternates. All ex­ penditures and disburseinents of trust funds are made only upon approval jy a majority of the trustees. All trust Fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust liinds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If memlers believe there have been viola­ tions of their shipping or seniority rights as contain^ in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return'receipt requested. The aroper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied theequal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and ap­ propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of ac­ cess to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad­ dress is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. It's Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Vacation at Piney Point The Independence Day holiday marks the midpoint of the summer season—so there is still plenty of time to plan a vacation for the entire family during the sweltering months of July and August. And the Lundeberg School is the perfect location rom which to base a summer vacation—^whether your idea of a holiday is swimming, fishing, sailing, tennis, * touring, reading or just relaxing. A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. The daily cost per member is $40.40. An additional fee of $9.95 per day is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and for each child (there is no charge for children 11 or younger). This price includes comfortable accommodations, all meals and use of the school's educational and recreational facilities. Don't delay: take advantage of this unique union benefit and send the completed application form to the Seafarers Training Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075, or call (301) 994-0010 to make reser­ vations. SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER . 7/94 Vacation Reservation Information Name: Social Security number: Book number Address: ATLANTIC FISHERMEN LAWRENCE SCOLA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native Gloucester, Mass. Brother Scola served in the U.S. Navy. He fished in the waters surrounding Gloucester for his entire Seafaring career. Brother Scola continues to call Gloucester home. Telephone number:. Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Send this completed applicatlonto the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. So* 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. �«ft!St^lS!»igSv'<ei^•- JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 19 steward department. He reminded bers to respect those off watch by Saipan. members to return all plates, cups not slamming doors. Educational SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Seaand silverware to galley. Education­ director advised members to plan al director requested VCR in other ahead and begin thinking about ap­ Land Service), April 17—dhairman W. Mortier, Secretary D. lounges aboard ship and better plying for 1995 SlU scholarships. Dwyer, Educational Director P. selection of reading material. Deck Treasurer stated $452 in ship's Fable. Chairman encouraged mem­ The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ delegate noted crew lounge needs fund. No beefs or disputed OT bers to read Seafarers LOG for all board minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space keys and linen locker needs to be reported. Crew extended special union business. Educational direc­ kept clean. He requested weight vote of thanks to entire steward limitations, some win be omitted. tor advised members to upgrade as room for crew use and noted instal­ department for outstanding perfor­ soon as possible at Lundeberg Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. lation of blackboard. No beefs or mance and fine food. Next port: School. Treasurer reported $30 in Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the disputed OT reported. Crewmem­ Nagoya, Japan. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed bers requested mattresses be union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaOT reported. Crew extended vote replaced. forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. Land Service), April 17—Chair­ of thanks to galley gang for excel­ CHARLES L. BROWN (Tran­ man Walter Petty, Secretary F. lent meals. Next port: Oakland, soceanic Cable), April 28-^hairCostango, Educational Director D. Calif. USNS STALWART(U•S. Marine clean. No beefs or disputed OT Manthei, Deck Delegate Robert Management), January 11—Chair­ reported. Chairman reminded crew man Jeremiah Harrington, SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaSecretary Grubbs, Steward Delegate Willie Osvaldo Castagnino, man Randy Livernois, Secretary to do laundry before arriving in Land Service), April 20—Chair­ Grant. Vocational director en­ John Billington, Deck Delegate port of Mogadishu. Crew requested Educational Director Ruben man D. Cella, Secretary L. Pinn, Velez, Deck Delegate Paul La couraged members to upgrade Ron Cleveland, Engine Delegate new movies. Next port: Durban, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck Torre, Engine Deck delegate Delegate Stephen skills at Piney Point. Esaias Brown, Steward Delegate South Africa. Delegate John Kelley, Engine reported disputed OT. Engine Walters, Steward Delegate Bar­ James Sivells. Crewmembers Delegate Jeffrey Murray, Steward CAPE WRATH(Amsea), March delegate reported beef. No beefs or ney Johnson. Chairman informed elected new delegates. Chairman Delegate Michael Linus. Chair­ 20—Chairman Steve Melendez, disputed OT reported by steward parts for crew dryer and ice reminded crew to upgrade skills at man discussed repair list with crew­ Secretary L. Oram, Deck Delegate machine should arrive soon. He delegate. Chairman reported Lundeberg School and pay dues. members. He reported smooth B. Brunette, Engine Delegate R. Seafarers LOGs received. Next noted ship to pay off in next port He announced Navy's recreational Oppel, Steward Delegate D. and remain on cable repair stand­ facilities are available to crewmem­ Landry. Chairman noted meeting by. He reminded crewmembers bers. Crew conunended galley held by Baltimore patrolman and every four months ship goes out on gang members Chief Steward Bil­ thank^ him for up-to-date informa­ cable training exercise. Bosun lington, Chief Cook Sievells and tion. The bosun asked contracts asked crew to clean up after them­ SA Kenny Crousel for an out­ department to clarify overtime selves in laundry, lounge and mess standing job. Next port: Panama. rates and lifeboat procedures. He areas. Treasurer stated $400 in E/lfP/f?ESr4rE(OMI), also reminded crew to use common ship's fund. No beefs or disputed February 5—Chairman Sidney courtesy in laundry rooms. OT reported. Chairman reported Wallace, Secretary R. Seaman, Secretary noted washing machine list of repairs and requests brought Educational Director Howard up at meeting will be posted. Crew needs repair. Educational director Schoenly, Deck Delegate Michael advised members to upgrade at requested new mattresses for Stein, Steward Delegate Eugene Lundeberg School. Treasurer rooms. Next port: St. Thomas, V.I. stated $205 in ship's fund. No Perez Jr. Chairman reminded EMPIRE STATE(OMl), April members to work in professional beefs or disputed OT reported. 14—Chairman Sidney Wallace, manner using teamwork. He ad­ Crew reported Seafarers LOGs Secretary Harry Gearhart, Educa­ vised crew to show support for received. Crew requested tional Director Howard Schoenly, refrigerators in rooms and juices union. Secret^ read communica­ for break room. Next port: Charles­ Deck Delegate Michael Stein, tions from Military Sealift CoiftSteward Delegate Eugene Perez. mand. Crewmembers asked ton, S.C. Chairman noted upcoming payoff. contracts department when hazard OM/Sr>l/?(OMI), March 13Secretary announced birth of his pay is in effect. No beefs or dis­ Chairman Robert Allen, Secretary 51b. 14 oz. baby boy. Educational puted OT reported. Chairman director urged members to upgrade W. Robles, Educational Director, urged members to keep ship clean. John Anderson, Deck Delegate at Piney Point. Engine delegate Crew requested more reading Julio Arzu, Engine Delegate announced upcoming fire and material. The SlU-crewed Empire State departed the port of Mogadishu on Joseph Manuel, Steward Delegate boat drill. Steward delegate March 24 with approximately 400 soldiers, marking the end of U.S. Andre Gee. Chairman encouraged reported disputed OT. No beefs SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Seaarmed forces support for the UN operation to feed starving Somalians. Land Service), February 6—Chair­ crewmembers to team up to get OB disputed OT reported by deck The vessel returned to New York on April 15, when this photo was shot work done. He thanked steward man Jack Edwards, Educational or engine delegates. Next port: From the left are Steward Assistant Eugene Perez, Chief Steward Director Brian Connell, Deck department for separating plastic New York. Tannous "Tony" Bachir and Steward Assistant Miguel Collizo. Delegate Larry Thompson. Chair­ items from regular garbage. No GREEN ISLAND (Waterman man advised crewmembers of late ar­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Steamship), April 25—Chairman rival in Oakland, Calif, and loading port: Charleston, N.C. sailing and urged crew to upgrade SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaS. Reed, Secretary J. Reid. Chair­ of bunker oil in Long Beach, Calif. at Piney Point and donate to Land Service), March 14—Chair­ man noted Seafarers LOGs OMICHAMPiON(OMl), April Treasurer stated $50 in ship's fund. SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT received. Secretary thanked crew­ Deck delegate reported disputed OT. man Claude Dockrey, Secretary 3—Chairman M. De la Cerda, reported. Crewmembers discussed Jose Bayani, Educational Director members for good trip and hard Secretary L. Ewing, Educational No beefs or disputed OT reported by work. Engine delegate reported dis­ Director E. Gibson, Deck Delegate Sea-Land's efforts to re-flag vessel die Webber, Deck Delegate engine or steward delegates. and what it would mean to crew. Francis Henson, Engine Delegate puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT Larry McCants. Chairman an­ Crew thanked communications reported by deck or steward J.R. Miller, Steward Delegate A. STONEWALL JACKSON nounced ship scheduled for 30 department for "Scandal at Sea" delegates. Crew discussed starting Westbrook. Secretary thanked (Waterman Steamship), February days in shipyard in Mobile, Ala. video and noted all have viewed in­ movie fund. deck and engine departments for 27—Chairman Carl Lineherry, No beefs or disputed OT reported. teresting and shocking story. Crew maintaining clean ship. Deck Secretary E. Hoitt, Education^ Crew thanked galley gang for job extended special vote of thanks to LIBERTY SUN (Liberty delegate reported disputed OT. No Director Wayne McKeeler, Deck well done. headquarters for keeping crewmem­ Maritime), April 3—Chairman beefs or disputed OT reported by Delegate R.A. Christensen, En­ bers at sea updated on important Glen James, Secretary F. L. OMl DYNACHEM(OMl), April engine or steward delegates. Crew gine Delegate M. Novak, Steward union news. Washington, Educational Director extended special vote of thanks to 17—Chairman Larry Kunc, Delegate Farid Zaharan. Chair­ R. Kolonias. Chairman announced Secret^ Steven Wagner, Voca­ man announced Alexandria, Egypt SA Jose Castro, for job well done SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Seakeeping mess halls clean and order­ ship to pay off before layup in New tional Director W.C. Weekley, to be next port before reaching Land Service), April 17—Chair­ Orleans. Secretary remind^ mem­ Deck Delegate Thomas Keenan, ly. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Suez Canal. Secretary stated all man Leon Jekot, Secretary P. bers to clean rooms and turn in Engine Delegate Nester Martinez, Lahoy, Educational Director Den­ union forms are available from keys before signing off. Deck Steward Delegate Kenneth Kelly. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Seahim. Educational director en­ nis Baker, Steward Delegate B. delegate reported disputed OT. No Chairman reported ship has not Land Service), March 14—Chair­ couraged members to upgrade Lamb. Chairman announced beefs or disputed OT reported by received copies of new contract. man Joseph Artis, Secretary skills at Piney Point while on payoff in Charleston, N.C. No engine or steward delegates. Crew He advised members of payoff Mark Scardino, Educational beach or take summer vacation disputed OT reported. beefs or asked contracts department to look upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. Director G. Ackley, Steward time to visit the fine facility. Crew requested repairs for chairs Secretary reminded crewmembers Delegate Frank Martin. Chairman into time off after foreign voyage. Treasurer reported $480 in movie and radio in crew recreation room. to put clean linens in rooms before stated crewmembers waiting for fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ Crew also asked for VCR and LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), April signing off. Treasurer noted new puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT copies of new contract. He an­ thanked steward department for job 22—Chairman JJ. Cooper, movies purchased with movie fund well done. nounced payoff in Tacoma, Wash. reported by engine or steward Secretary F. Robertson, Education­ monies. No beefs or disputed OT No beefs or disputed OT reported. delegates. Crew noted Seafarers al Director Endang Ahidin, Deck reported. Crew thanked galley SEALIFT ARABIAN SEA Crew asked contracts department LOGs brought aboard by patrol­ Delegate Norman Armstrong, En­ gang for job well done. (IMC), April 17—Chairman Tom to look into having company bring man. Crewmembers discussed Prather, Secretary A. Hassan, back van service for pedestrians in­ gine Delegate Aaron Thaxton, smoking policy as described in PFC. DEWAYNE T. WILUAMS Educational Director Donald Steward Delegate Perry McCall. new contract. Crew requested room side Sea-Land terminals. Crew Chairman compliment^ crewmem­ (Amsea), April 18—Chairman Swanner, En^ne Delegate James thanked steward department for antennas be fixed and gave vote of Alvin McCants, Secretary S. Aval- Mui^hy. Chairman noted dryer bers for job well done and keeping ship clean and providing thanks to steward department for lone, Educational Director P. reminded crew to smoke only in repaired and as a result, washing great meals. Chairman reminded job well done. Muellersman, Deck Delegate and drying of linens has been im­ crew to separate plastic from trash. desi^ated areas. He discuss^ John Davis, Engine Eielegate Fred proved. Crew welcomed new seatime needed for benefits. USNS ANTARES (Bay Ship Caltahiano, Steward Delegate Secretary advised crew to keep Management), February 27—thair- USNS ANTARES (Bay Ship steward aboard ship. Educational Gerald Bowman Jr.Chairman lounge clean. Educational director Management), March 27—Chair­ man Tom Casey, Secretary A. director reminded crewmembers encouraged members to upgrade at asked contracts department to send educational videos on underway Lagasca, Educational Director W. man Tom Casey, Secretaiy Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ copy of contract to ship. He an­ Pancho Lagasca, Educational replenishment are available for Day. Crew discussed need for nounced video of "Scandal at Sea" puted OT reported. Chairman Director William Day. Chairman viewing. No beefs or disputed OT more recreational equipment. received from headquarters and noted crewmembers should con­ discussed strict laws in Singapore Chairman discussed war zone reported. Chairman advised crew stressed need for crewmembers to duct themselves in proper manner and advised crewmembers to con­ bonus with crewmembers and that styrofoam cups are considered view. He advised members that duct themselves in safe manner. He at all times while ashore. plastic and so should not be mixed reminded members to keep all pay payoff has been extended to later reminded them that it is illegal to with paper. vouchers, discharges and receipts in the month instead of scheduled LNG LEO (ETC), April 24chew gum in that country and that for fiiture reference. Secretary time. No beefs or disputed OT SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), April Chairman Carlos Pineda, the execution of Singapore law is asked crewmembers for sugges­ reported. Deck delegate urged 17—Chairman F. Gongora, Secretary David Pappas, Deck harsh and brutal. Bosun also en­ tions for crew photo for Seafarers Secretary J. Iverson, Vocational members to upgrade as much as Delegate Richard Henderson, En­ couraged members to upgrade LOG. Deck delegate requested possible at Paul Hall Center. Bosun Director Jason Etnoyers. Chairskills at Paul Hall Center. Secretary gine Delegate John Smith, blackboard and keys for crew reminded crewmembers to respect Steward Delegate Glenn Wil­ urged crewmembers to contribute lounge. He also advised members CorUinued on pe^e 20 local culture while in Guam and liams. Chairman asked crewmem­ conunents and suggestions to that utility room needs to be kept • ;!• Empire State Brings U.S. Soidiers Home '.v.-v ; .} V Vv. v ;V'A V r ^• v \ t 'i -s'v A; S: V .a.' •••; -i--- , f•!A '. • S-r v\.\ --''J-y y �20 §lups Digest Continued from page 19 ^•>-mSi; •^:^i4-'A ' ,Sarf.-f:'';.'' ;.. -.//.Ivtv-';' JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ing machine needed for crew wash­ room. Secretary thanked crewmem­ bers for keeping ship clean and making voyage pleasant. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew extended special vote of thanks to steward department for good meals and keeping clean ship. Crew reminded of importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. man noted ship due in Houston, then on to Jacksonville, Fla. Secretary discussed viewing educa­ tional films for training and stated taped video of facilities at Piney PointJ accompanied by course selections, would spur greater inter­ est by members who may not have OMI MISSOURI (OMl), May upgraded. Educational director 12—Chairman C.A. Gutierrez, reminded engine department mem­ Secretary R. Jones, Educational bers to apply to Paul Hall Center Director K. Hall, Engine Delegate for EPA course. No beefs or dis­ Nelson Patterson. Chairman an­ puted OT reported. nounced ship's arrival in Lake Charles, La. Educational director DUCHESS (Ocean Shipholding), stressed importance of crewmem­ May 1—Chairman Paul Domes, bers upgrading their skills at Piney Secretary R. Jones, Educational Point. No beefs or disputed OT Director L. Wright, Deck reported. Crew requested patrol­ Delegate Kevin Mercky, Engine man meet vessel in next port. Crew Delegate K. Friebel, Steward discussed smoking in designated Delegate Jose Bermudez. Chair­ areas. BoSun gave vote of thanks to man reported payoff in New York. galley gang. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers gave vote of thanks OMI PLATTE (OMI), May 8— to galley gang for job well done. Chairman Charles Parks, Secretary C. HoIIings, Educational JULIUS HAMMER {OCCl), May Director Elliott Rhodes, Deck 2-—Chairman J.R. Colonyelo, Delegate Stacy Twiford, Engine Secretary I. Salis, Educational Delegate Martin Allied, Steward Director Larry Phillips, Deck Delegate W. Jack. Chairman Delegate William Eden, Engine reported payoff in Port Arthur, Delegate Robert Auletto. Texas. He noted ship may or may Secretary noted all communica­ not go to shipyard. Crew will be ad­ tions to and from union head­ vised upon arrival in port. quarters are available to all Secretary stated additional stores crewmembers. Educational director will be available for next voyage. reminded members to get benzene Educational director reminded clearance before end of year. Chair­ crew to upgrade skills at Lunman discussed U.S. Coast Guard's deberg School. No beefs or dis­ policy of no longer keeping backup puted OT reported. Crew asked copies of crewmembers' dischar­ contracts department for clarifica­ ges. Treasurer stated $124 in ship's tion on vacation time. Crewmem­ fund. Deck and engine delegates bers thanked galley gang for job reported disputed OT. Steward well done. delegate reported beef. Chairman announced FAX from SIU head­ OMI STAR (OMI), May 19— quarters posted. Crewmembers re­ Chairman Robert Allen, Secretary quested repair or replacements for Edwin Semprit, Educational couch, VCR and TV in crew Director Joseph Manuel, Steward lounge. Crew also asked for new Delegate Ruben Casin. Chairman speakers, movieis and heavy duty conunended deck department for ice maker for crew lounge. job well done separating plastic from garbage and using good LIBERTY SEA (IMC), May 15— seamanship while cleaning tanks. Chairman Mario Romero, Secretary thanked crewmembers Secretai7 Neville Johnson, Educa­ for keeping galley and mess hall tional Director Thomas Martinez, clean. Vocational director advised Deck Delegate Mark Butler, En­ members to upgrade at Piney gine Delegate Gerald Rogers. Point. No beefs or disputed OT Chairman noted smooth sailing and reported. Crewmembers discussed advised members of payoff in New having separate lounge for nonOrleans. He added patrolman will smokers. Crew requested new fur­ meet ship in port. The bosun niture and new curtains in mess reminded Seafarers to sign crew hall and crew quarters. list and extended vote of thanks to galley gang for Job well done. OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land Secretary also reported smooth sail­ Service), May 8—Chairman A. ing and announced ship going to Moshin, Secretary R. Hess, Educa­ shipyard for 60 days in New Or­ tional Director R. Tannis, Deck leans. Educational director en­ Delegate Mark Lamar, Engine couraged members with enough Delegate Todd Smith. Chairman seatime to upgrade at Paul Hall advised members of various Center while on beach. No beefs or upgrading opportunities available disputed OT reported. at Lundeberg School and reminded them to donate to SPAD. Secretary LIBERTY STAR (Liberty reminded crew of security within Maritime), May 1—Chairman SIU. He noted upgrading forms John NefT, Secretary H. Jones Jr., available in each Seafarers LOG. Deck Delegate Leonard Zimmer­ No beefs or disputed OT. Crew ex­ man, Engine Delegate Robert tended strong vote of thanks to Woods, Steward Delegate H. steward department for job well Batiz. Chairman noted new washdone. Bosun asked crewmembers to help keep mess hall clean. He asked members not to slam doors in passageways or play loud music. Crew requested extra washing machine. Chairman thanked all departments for job well done. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Safety First! Assistant Cook Charles Collier Jr. participates in a lifeboat drill aboard the Cape Lobos while the Amsea vessel was being taken fronfi the Mobile shipyard to Wilmington, N.C. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), May 18—Chairman J. Williams, Secretary H. Davis, Educational Director E. Figgie, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, En­ gine Delegate L. Reynolds, Steward Delegate Juan Gonzales. Chairman advised crew of payoff in St. James, La. No beefs or disjuted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into additional dental and optical >enefits. Bosun requested new TV antenna for crew lounge. Crew­ members extended special thanks to galley gang members Chief Steward Davis, Chief Cook Gon­ zales and SA Amulfo Lacayo for superb job in the culinary field. Next port: New Orleans. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), May 25—Chairman Robert Pagan, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director M. Ribeird, Steward Delegate D. Bergeson. Chairman commended crewmembers for excellent work and thanked steward department for job well done. Secretary thanked crew for clean ship and for helping keep plastic separated from trash. He advised crewmembers to buy American-made union goods. Educational director urged mem­ bers to make use of Lundeberg School—the greatest seafaring school for unlicensed seamen in the U.S. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman advised mem­ bers that photos of ship and crew appear in May issue of Seafarers LOG. Crew thanked galley gang for great job done by all. Crew re­ quested new furniture, toaster, microwave oven and short wave radio for dining hall and recreation room. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), May 8—Chairman Robert Zepeda, Secret^ Tyler Laffitte, Educational Director Earl Macom, Deck Delegate Tony Gar­ cia, Engine Delegate John Flem­ ing. Chairman reminded crew of payoff in Lake Charles, La. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun gave vote of thanks to steward, engine and deck depart­ ments. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (SeaLand Service), May 1—Chairman John Adams, Secretary Edward Porter, Educational Director Jerry DeUinger, Deck Delegate James Higgins, Vgine Delegate Kevin DeSue, Steward Delegate Bruce Mesger. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), May 6—Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary J.R. Colk, Educational Director J. Shuler, Deck Delegate E. Zoubantis, En­ gine Delegate Diosdado Compis, Steward Delegate Radomes Cosme. Chairman announced payoff in next port and reminded members to separate all plastic items from regular trash. Secretary announced stores were not received in New Orleans. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Next porti ElizabetlHj«I.J. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), May I—Chairman E. Duhon, Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Clock, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick. Educational director reported Seafarers LOGs received and urged all members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities available at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep laundry door closed at night to eliminate noise. Crew requested transportation from gate to ship at least three times per day at Sea-Land Tacoma terminal. nold, Steward Delegate Rang Ngutyeti. Chairman urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. He ad­ vised crew to clean rooms before signing off and reminded themwhen going ashore—to check in with patrolman, immigration and customs. Secretary announced crewmembers extended special votes of thanks to deck department members Julius and Anthony SEAUFT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), May 15—Chairman Tom Prather, Secretary All Hassan, Educational Director D. Swanner, Deck Delegate Rodney Jimenez, Steward Delegate Joseph Simonetti. Chairman reminded members to have voice and vote in union meet­ ings. Educational director informed crewmembers that underway replenishment videotapes are avail- 4"'-I•' Manning the Galley "V .4 The galley gang aboard the cable ship Global Sentlnaldoes its best to keep its crewmembers well fed. From the left are Cook/Baker Billy Ahmed Muthana, 3rd Cook Brian Lindsey, Galleyman Rudy Moreira and Chief Cook Richard Monolo. Udan for donating fresh tuna in . Guam. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and apply for the 1995 Seafarers scholarship. Treasurer stated $325 in ship's fund and $56 in movie fund after 10 new movies purchased. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended congratulations to Teamsters union for settlement of their strike. Crew thanked galley gang for cookouts and good feed­ ing. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), May 15—Chairman Jack Edwards,,Secretary Donna Jean demons. Educational Direc­ tor Jim Smitko, Deck Delegate Mark Stevens, Engine Delegate Ted Carter, Steward Delegate Susano Cortez. Chairman an­ nounced ship's arrival in Oakland, Calif. Treasurer stated $55 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew requested new iron. Bosun complimented crewmem­ bers on smooth trip. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Service), May 3—Chairman Joseph Artis, Secretary M. Scaridino. Engine Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward Delegate M. Buhaker. Chairman reminded members to return all dishes to pantry. He requested copy of new contract for ship. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed importance of donating to SPAD and reported exercise equipment received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good ser­ vice and food. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaLand Service), May 15—Chairman J. Lundhorg, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Vocational Director W. Hatchel, Deck Delegate James Delay, Engine Delegate D. Milla, SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaSteward Delegate Dion Flunker. Land Service), May 8—Chairman Chairman not^ delay in schedule Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose and payoff upon arrival in port. He Bayani, Educational Director • thanked crewmembers for good Brian Conell, Deck Delegate trip. Secretary reminded members Mark Lance, Engine Delegate signing off to leave room clean and J.R. Miller, Steward Delegate turn in keys. He annouriced there Gum Poy Wong. Secretary praised will be U.S. Coast Guard drill upon and thanked crewmembers for arrival in port which all crewmem­ clean and safe ship. No beefs or dis­ bers are required to attend. Educa­ puted OT reported. Crew compli­ tional director advised members to mented galley gang for job well upgrade skills at Piney Point. Deck done. Crew asked tiiat ship be delegate reported disputed OT. No fumigated upon arrival at next port, beefs or disputed OT reported by which is Long Beach, Calif. engine or steward delegates. Crew requested new microwave oven for SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land crew lounge. Crew commended Service), May 15—Chairman galley gang for job well done and Lothar Reck, Secretary G. Bran­ extended special thanks to GSU A. son, Educational Director Taylor Alexander for keeping all spaces Clear, Deck Delegate Julius in "squeaky.clean" condition. Next Udan, Engine Delegate Joseph Ar­ port: Tacoma, Wash. •/if...'.' i-; ' •" > V.v able. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals served. Chairman noted new VCR and videotapes to be purchased at next American military base. Engine delegate announced engine depart­ ment is repairing ship's bicycle and building new shelves for crew laundry room. WESTWARD VENTURE (Interocean Management), May 11— Chairman M. Kadderly, Secretary R. Sanderson, Educational Direc­ tor C. Cunningham, Deck Delegate W.Sieggre^n, Engine Delegate S. Alvarado, Steward Delegate D.Skretta. Educational director urged members to read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed keeping individual drawers with locks for personal items. Chairman noted some movies are missing and reminded members to return after each use. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship), May 8Chairman Carl Lineherry, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director Wayne McKeehan, Deck Delegate W. Gregory, Engine Delegate Michael Novak, Steward Delegate Farid Zaharan. Chair­ man announced arrival in Newport News, Va. and reminded members, to put plastics in designated con­ tainers so steward department can dispose of properly. He advised crew that pen^ty for not doing so begins at $25,0()0 and is reason for discharge from ship. Secretary noted all union forms, including vacation forms, are available. Educational director discussed ex­ cellent educational oppoitunities at Paul Hall Center. He also noted Piney Point is an excellent summer vacation site for entire family. Treasurer stated $480 in ship's movie fund. Beefs reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. No dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs received in Bombay and Singapore. Crew asked contracts department to consider review of length of time members sail per job. He advised membeix to make copies of discharge papers be­ cause U.S. Coast Guard no longer retaining copies. Crew requested potato salad and better qu^ty steaks. Crew noted radio reception very poor and discussed keqring VCR tapes in m-der.. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Newport News, Va. �JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG • DEEP SEA VASCO BARROS Pensioner Vasco Barros, 81, passed away April 18. Bom in Shang­ hai, China, he began his sailing career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Barros sailed in the engine department. In 1960, he received a personal safety award while sailing aboard the S.S. Wild Ranger. Brother Barros retired in March 1981. PETER DI CAPUA Pensioner Peter Di Capua, 71, passed away March 22. He joined the SIU in 1955 in his native Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Di Capua sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Di Capua began receiv­ ing his pension in November 1988. JAMES FULLER Pensioner James Fuller, DANIEL BASARAC 68, died April 26. Pensioner Bom in Daniel Springfield, Basarac, 77, Mass., he died April began his 15. A Califor­ sailing career nia native, he with the joined the union in 1948 in the port of New Marine York. Brother Fuller sailed in the Cooks and deck department. He upgraded Stewards in frequently at the Lundeberg 1957 in the port of San Francis­ School. He served in the U.S. co, before that union merged Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes Fuller was a recipient of the Rus­ and Inland Waters District sian medal awarded to seafarers (AGLIWD). Brother Basarac who sailed in the convoy mns to began receiving his pension in Murmansk and Archangel during September 1978. World War II. Brother Fuller ROBERT BRIDGES JR. retired in April 1990. Pensioner ARTHUR GARRETTSON Robert Pensioner Ar­ Bridges Jr., thur Garrett65, passed son, 79, away May 5. passed away Bom in May 19. A Savannah, native of Ga., he Seth, W.Va., signed on he joined the with the SIU in Seafarprs in 1957 in the port of Lake Char­ 1954 in the les, La. Brother Bridges sailed in port of Alpena, Mich, as a the steward department. He Great Lakes member. In 1972, served in the U.S. Army from Brother Garrettson switched and 1947 to 1950. Brother Bridges began sailing in the deep sea retired in June 1990. division. He sailed in the engine EDWARD CHOW department. Brother Garrettson began receiving his pension in Pensioner Edward Chow, 65, September 1979. died September 11,1993. A na­ tive of China, he joined the MICHAEL GAUDIO Marine Cooks and Stewards in Pensioner Michael Gaudio, 94, 1945 in the port of San Francis­ died April 13. He signed on with co, before tihat union merged the SIU in 1958 in his native with the AGLIWD. Brother New York. Brother Gaudio pen­ Chow began receiving his sailed in the steward department. sion in July 1973. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1943. Brother PETER (GVOZDICH) Gaudio retired in July 1967. DANIELS Peter JACK LAKWYK Daniels, 68, Pensioner passed away Jack LaljApril 28. wyk, 78, Bom in Penn­ died April sylvania, he 15. Bom in joined the Holland, he Seafarers in joined the 1944 in the Marine port of New Cooks and Orleans. Brother Daniels sailed Stewards in in the deck department. 1952 in the port of New York, before that union merged with DUANEDEWITT the AGLIWD. Brother Lakwyk Pensioner served in the Dutch Navy from Duane 1936 to 1938. He retired in Dewitt, 65, August 1980. died March 23. A BlackTHOMAS MAGRAS foot, Idaho native, he Thomas joined the Magras, 70, Marine passed away March 26. A Cooks and native of the Stewards in 1974 in the port of San Francisco, before that union Virgin Is­ merged with the AGLIWD. lands, he joined the BroSier Dewitt served in the U.S. SIU in 1944 Army from 1950 to 1952. He in the port of retired in July 1993. .• I • • vS,-' ;: 1 ' ^ Final Departures 21 New York. He sailed to Norman­ dy during World War II and particiapated in the D-Day invasion. Brother Magras completed the bosun recertificdtion program at the Lundeberg School in 1982. STEPHEN POLLOCK Stephen Pol­ lock, 40, passed away January 31, 1989. A na­ tive of Los Angeles, Calif., he joined the SIU in 1978 after graduating from the trainee program at Piney Point. Brother Pollock sailed in the deck depart­ ment. CHARLES RIES Pensioner Charles Ries, 64, died May 16. Bom in Michigan, he began his sailing career with fte Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Seattle. Brother Ries sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. Brother Ries served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1954. He retired in November 1988. CHARLES SCOTT Charles Scott, 35, \ passed away March 8. A native of Jamaica Queens, N.Y., he signed on with the union in 1993 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Scott sailed in the engine department. He last sailed aboard the Global Sen­ tinel. Brother Scott also sailed aboard other Transoceanic Cable ships such as the Global Mariner and Global Link. JEFFREY SERMON Jeffrey Sermon, 41, died May 6. Bom in Ohio, he began his sail­ ing career with the SIU in 1990 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Sermon sailed in the deck department. PETEI^^HELDRAKE Pensioner Peter Sheldrake, 69, passed away May 13. A native of England, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Sheldrake completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1948. Brother Sheldrake retired in Febraary 1983. STANLEY SOKOL Pensioner Stanley Sokol, 84, died May 26. Bom in Krakow, Polland, he worked as an AB aboard the last Polish passenger ship to sail (V , ; before the Nazis overran Poland in September 1939. Sokol joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1940 and the SIU in 1941. He served aboard vessels that transported troops and goods to all theatres of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Brother Sokol completed the bosun recer­ tification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Sokol began receiving his pension in July 1975. WILLIAM TERRELL William Terrell, 70, passed away April 29. A West Virginia native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Terrell retired in March 1989. FILOMENOVALIAO Pensioner Filomeno Valiao, 73, died September 29,1992. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Valiao began receiving his pen­ sion in September 1984. HAROLD WALKER Pensioner Harold Walker, 74, died May 10. Bom in Knoxville, Tenn., he signed on with the uiUon in 1976 in the port of New York. Brother Wa ker completed the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1981. He retired in March 1989. FRANK WHITE Frank White, 39, passed away January 9. A San Francis­ co native, he begati his sailing career with the SIU in 1978 after graduating from the Lundeberg School trainee program. He sailed in the engine department. Brother White retumed to Piney Point in 1984 for upgrading cour­ ses. He last sailed aboard the SeaLand Innovator. INLAND JOHN BETHEL John Bethel, 39, passed away Decem­ ber 4, 1993. A Philadel)hia native, le joined the union in 1973 after completing the trainee program at Piney Point. Boatman Bethel sailed in the deck department. He last sailed with Moran Towing. % WILLIAM GLYNN William Glynn, 54, died May 9. Bom in Manteo, N.C., he began his SIU sailing career in 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Glynn sailed in the engine depart­ ment. .• . ERIC RUIZ Eric Ruiz, 31, passed away May 23. A Louisiana na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1984 in Piney Point, VId. after completing the Lun­ deberg School's training course for entry level boatmen. Brother Ruiz sailed in the deck department. He last sailed aboard Crescent Towing ves­ sels. GREAT LAKES MOHAMEDAMMARI Mohamed Ammari, 55, died March 26. Bom in Yemen, he signed on with the union m 1967 in the port of Buf­ falo, N.Y. Brother Ammari sailed in the steward department. He most recently sailed aboard the Boblo boats, which ferry pas­ sengers from Detroit to Boblo Is­ land. EDWARD SHEBER Edward Sheber, 62, passed away May 19. A native of St. Ignace, Mich., he joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Alpena, Mich. Brother Sheber sailed in the engine department. WALTER WRIGHT Pensioner Walter Wright, 63, died May 17. Bom in New Jersey, he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Wright sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Wright began receiving his pension in July 1984. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN BILLY WADDELL Billy Waddell, 59, passed away May 12. A Limestone, Tenn. na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1%2 in the port of Detroit Brother Waddell sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1988. He served in die U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. Brother Waddell last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Developer. NICHOLAS TOBIN Pensioner Nicholas Tobin, 85, died May 1. Bom in Placentia, Newfoundland, he was one of the original members of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, an affiliate of the SIU, before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. Tobin fished off the shores of Gloucester and Boston, Mass. until his retirement in December 1973. -m:- a?®' �I. i '•:. i:n •i-: 22 SEAFARERSLOG •''•'•» • .VS>-sv'.'V"-• JULY 1994 •" Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Ir'.: Tj" .." •- -• Oil Spill Containment—Certificates of completion were receiveaby the May 27 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Alex Lottig, Terry Smith, David Ellis, (second row) Sean Jones, Dennis Niemoeller, Raymona Gayton, Dennis Walker, Doug Flanagan, Phil Trainee Lifeboat Class 525—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 525 are (from left, kneeling) Iddings and (last row, center) instructor Mark Jones. Raymond Maule, Kenrick Gaton, Frederick Baker, Tracy Grant, Teddy Del Rosario, Brian DeMerritt, Michael Stringer, (second row) Jermaine Love, Jim Peterson II, Neale Hutson, Mark Genesis Roman, Loren L. Dekett, Lawrence Casey, Robert Hendershott, Bryan Garibaldi, Gerald Hartman Jr., Daniel Williams and Ben Cusic (instructor). •• - Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—-Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Scotty Greenlee, David Wogan, Alex Lottig, Dennis Bennett, Alfredo Arana, Terry Smith, (second row) Joseph Williams, Tom Stead, Raymona Gayton, James Cedeno, Michael Natoli, David Ellis, Delson Richardson, Marshall Sanford, (third row) Brett Sollee, Robert Rogers, Dennis Walker, Doug TJ Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the May 18 Flanagan, Thomas Wulforst, Sean Jones, Scott Vanslambrouck and Dennis Niemoeller. lifeooat class are (from left, kneeling) Lloyd Bates, Timothy Mizwicki, Thomas Pappas, (second row) Rodney Thomas, Francisco Harry and instructor Jake Karaczynski. Bridge Management—Upgrading members of the deck department completing the bridge management course on May 19 are (from left, first row) David Condino, Stephen Rivera, ToddJi/lcClane, Joe Mieluchowski, Michael Dempster, (second row) Tony Ray Gardner and Jim Brown (instmctor). ^ ^ Limited License—Completing the limited license course on May 19 are (from Upgraders Lifeboat—Graduating from the May 25 upgraders left) BernardDe Repentigny, Lloyd LaBeach, lifeboat course are Loren Wolfe (left) and Dennis Rilev Riley (riaht) (right) with Alfred Ziegele and Carlos L. Quintana. instructor Ben Cusic. Pumproom Maintenance Operations—Receiving their certification in pumproom maintenance operations on June 9 are (from left, kneeling) William Behan, Robert Rice, Milton Greene, (second row) Paul Barbadillo, Dan Holden (instructor), Chris z^bowicz, Daniel Taggart, Sean Nolan, Gary Frazer and Leroy Williams. y ^ r' Advancied Refrigeration Container Maintenance—^The June 9 graduates of the advanced refrigeration container maintenance class are (from left) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Edward Rynberg, Eric Sutton, Michael Brown and Adolfo Schuitze. �'-•—••^•'•<--<»-»-".w>eV;^.i—^rvy.«ire:j:«i6V-«fc~><^ ''V^ •• r- JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG I " J '> ' LUMDEBERG SCHOOL 1994 WGRiOUHG CWRSE SCHBIIHJE SlewanI Upgnding Courses The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between August and Drcember 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course Check-In Date Completion Dale Able Seaman September? October 21 Radar Certification August 19 August 26 September 16 September 23 October 14 October 21 November 4 . ?' . .v.v.yr- September 26 October? Limited License, Part 2 *. i Limited License, Part 3 October 21 October 24 November 4 Oil Spill Prevention and Containment - Lifeboatman ^ It Seaiift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Comfrietioil Date QMED - Any Rating August 1 October 21 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler September 12 October 21 Refrigeration Maint & Operations August 1 September 9 Pumproom Maint & Operatimis Septembers October 14 Hydraulics Octobers November 28 Crane Maintenance September 12 October 21 Welding October 24 November 18 ^ 1994Adult aiucatkm Schedule The following courses are available through die Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Date Course Check-In Date GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admisasion Check-In Date Completion Date Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission August 26 October 21 September 2 October 28 English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission August 12 August 26 September 9 October 7 August 26 September? September 23 0^ber21 Developmental Studies August 22 Septembers Septembers August 26 September 9 General aiucaUen College Courses September 16 September 30 November 25 December 9 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Contact admissions office for starting dates ^ Safely SpetJaltyCmases Course Chief Cook, Chiesf Ste|raiA ; KVK-^;- October 21 October 10 Contact admissions office for starting dates All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. October 21 Limited License, Part 1 Completion Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Course Bridge Management (Shiphandling) September 9 Check-In Date Course AH students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Celestial Navigation September 12 Session III November 4 September 30 NOTICE TO SEAFARERS \-vM'n. Counse Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification October 3 November 7 •.'''SV- ••' • Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPLKAJm Name Address With this application. COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself forthe course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted. Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. (Middle) (First) (Last) (Stieet) (CiO-) (Zip Code) (State) Telephone ( ) Date of Birth. (Month/Day/Year) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member• Lakes Member• ^ In order to betfer meet the future needs of SIU members, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritiine Training and Education will be ruiming a decreased class schedule during the months of Novemberand December. During this time period, the school will be preparing additional classes based on new governmental regulations, upgrading present course materialsand repairing and maintainingclassroom equipment Instructors also will be attending advancedcourses to enhance theirknowledge and skills.The full 1995 class schedule, which will be ready in late fall, will be published in the Seafarers LOG as soon as it is released. Members with any questions may contact the school's admission office at (301) 994-0010. RecerUflcaUen Programs \ 23 ' Inland Waters Member• END DATE BEGIN DATE COURSE • • I' If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security # . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? ^ If yes, class »»# — Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Rating:. LAST VESSEL: n Yes / •Yes If yes, course(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting:GYes GNO CPRCGYCS •V " CU No SIGNATURE. •No Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. GNO ^ .DATE. '' i-- .{ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Box 75. Piney Point. MD 20674. mm:-'-' • '-V!I• i-yi ft I. Date Off:. Date On: -a " -. • . 1 . - - • • - I . ••••-: ir ^4^^' ' •'T ~ .I I! •'.7v ••• • �SEAmitEMtS SEAFARERS: Act Now: Don't Put Your Vacation Plans Off Any Longer! There is still time to plan a family holiday this summer at the Lundeberg School. For additional information, see page 18. July 1994 Volume 56, Number / For the Hills, SIU Runs in the Family Although he understandably rott, sailed with the SIU. In still resides in the Houston area, does not remember it, SIU short, says Billy, Seafarers where he now works as the permember Billy Hill got a very definitely run in the Hill family. sohnel manager for a taxicab "Plus I have three sons, and company. "He graduated from early taste of the camaraderie and generosity shared by mem­ all three want to ship," he states. high school on a Friday and "I'm always bragging about the went to work on a tug that Mon­ bers of the Seafarers. day. "My dad (retired Seafarer union." "I never pushed him or Chuck Hill) was on a tanker the Proud Parent Tracy, but I'm glad that's what day I was born," he recalls. Chuck Hill, 66, served in the to do. That's where they wanted Later, "he had the whole crew Navy during World War 11 and come to the hospital, and they then joined the SIU in 1947 in the money is for blue-collar brought me all kinds of gifts: the port of Houston. He sailed people today." baseball gloves and bats, you until 1986. Adventurous Lifestyle THREE GENERATIONS: Chuck Hill's late Stepfather, Thomas Pafrott name it. Keep in mind, I was one For Billy Hill, who also lives (left), was a chief steward in the SIU. Chuck Hill (center) sailed I was young and ready to see day old. the world," he declares. "Then I in the Houston area, much of the as a recertified bosun before switching over to the inland division; "But I like to say I was bOm started a family, and the con­ attractiveness of a seafaring and Billy Hill recently completed the bosun recertification course into the SIU. It's in my blood." tracts started getting better and career stemmed from "the ad­ at Piney Point. Billy, 36, completed the better. It seemed natural to stick venture, and a different lifestyle than a factory job or an office family life that is so important to 14-year-old Michael, 8-yearbosun recertification course at with it." the Paul Hall Center last month. Twenty years ago. Chuck job," he explains. "I've loved it him. "I see my family more than old Laura, and 6-year-old Billy His father also sailed as a recer­ began working on tugboats. He from the beginning, and the sea most people see theirs, because Jr.—enjoy outdoor activities when I'm home, I'm home for a such as Bshing and camping. tified bosun before switching to occasionally was accompanied calls me back, no question." the inland division, while by Billy (then a teenager), who Another attraction is the long time," he says. "But I'm They also are avid baseball fans. But, like his father and Billy's brother, Tracy, is a chief showed a strong eagerness to uninterrupted time he is able to also happy to go back to sea, pumpman. spend with his family when he because I consider the member­ brother, Billy cannot resist learn the trade. Additionally, Chuck's step­ I really taught him every­ is not sailing. In fact, Billy, who ship to also be my family. In that going back to sea. "I enjoy my work, and I'm grateful for the father, the late Thomas Par- thing I knew," says Chuck, who last sailed aboard the OMI sense, I feel very lucky." When Billy is on the beach, opportunity to earn a living by Champion, chuckles at LEFT: Chuck Hill the notion that his work he and his wife, Kay, and their doing something I like," he (second from left) and may put a strain on the children—18-year-old Kenny, says. "This is a good life." [fellow Seafarers meet with SIU Port Agent Joe Perez (right) for a payoff aboard ship. BELOW: Billy Hill (left) and David Murray prac­ tice CPR as part of the bosun recertification course. This 1970 photograph shows Chuck Hill (third from left) being honored by then-Texas Senator John Tower for courageous actions in Vietnam. Hill helped extinguish a shipboard fire that had been triggered by a napalm bomb. Also pictured (frorn left) are Billy and Tracy Hill, Mrs. Bobbie Hill, F. McNernyof the Maritime Administration and R. Wilkens Jr., president of Wilkens Shipping Co. Help Locale Thb Mining Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Intemational Union to assist them in locating Johann Karl Kaiser-Friedrich. Missing from Raleigh, N.C. since July 26, 1991 when he Johann Kaiser-Friedrich was 3 years old, the child was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Karin Rita Kaiser. A felony warrant has been issued in her name. At the time of his disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, brown-eyed boy was 3'1" tall and weighed 33 pounds. His hair color was turning reddish brown and he has a faint scar on the right side of his forehead. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Johann should contact the National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children at (800) 8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Raleigh Police Department at (919) 8903961. •it : � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE, SENATE TO TACKLE U.S. SHIP BILL THIS MONTH 3,000 TIMES OVER, PENSIONER URGES CONGRESS TO BACK U.S. MARITIME SIU SCHOOL TO TRAIN SEAFARERS IN EPA REFRIGERANT HANDLING INLAND RIVER SAFETY DANGERS SPOTLIGHTED BY NTSB REPORT AGENCY’S RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED IN WATERWAY BILL HOUSE PANEL CLEARS CRUISE SHIP ACT FOR ACTION MERCHANT FLEET IS VITAL FOR AMERICA’S GOALS PENA RELEASES 4-POINT PROGRAM TO MAKE U.S. SHIPYARD COMPETITIVE COAST GUARD, MSCPAC CHANGE COMMANDERS CAR CARRIER RE-FLAGGED; SEAFARERS JOIN SHIP MATSON BEGINS W. COAST SHUTTLE AND FEEDER SERVICE GOLDEN MONARCH IS CONVERTED FROM TANKER TO BULK GRAIN CARRIER WWII MARINERS NOT FORGOTTEN IN D-DAY TRIBUTES SIU-CREWED ORGULF TUGS OPERATE AT NEAR CAPACITY BOATMEN RATIFY NEW CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATION OF MD. PILITS OIL BOAT SEAFARERS ENDORSE NEW PACT CONGRESS CONTINUES WORK ON HEALTH CARE REFORM APL FILES SUIT TO RECOVER COSTS FOR DAMAGES TO PRES. WASHINGTON VALUE OF TEAMWORK PROVES BENEFICIAL FOR OBREGON SEAFARERS AMERICAN KESTRAL CREW EMPHASIZES SAFETY ITF SECURES BACK PAY FOR FILIPINO CREWMEN SAB ISSUES MODIFICATION TO RULES 33 REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN COURSES TO BE HELD AT TWENTY U.S. SITES FOR THE HILLS, SIU RUNS IN THE FAMILY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1994 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. 56, No. 7 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log