http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/3c1338dc39db1a4de3a1d26c66272d38.pdf 48a35f3eb694d8b1b1494a6f6e76fac5 PDF Text Text Paul Hall Center Announces 2002 Course Schedule The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education , located in Piney Point, Md. , ha5 e5tablished its upgrading schedule for the first half of 2002. The school offers dozens of U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses, including STCW training as well as academic support. Pictured above and at right are students in various classes which took place at the Paul Hall Center this fall and winter. Pages 11-14. Cornhusker State Activated For 'Enduring Freedom' U.S. Examines Port Security - - - - - - Pages 21 5 STCW Update Page3 U.S., Jordan Pass Trade Pact l'age 5 Beck Notice Page 6 �President's Report More on Attacks' Aftermath Throughout our industry, much of the talk these days is about port security. It's also a hot topic on Capitol Hill, where bills have been introduced in the House and Senate aimed at improving or adding precautions for America's coasts, ports, waterways and all the vessels that call on them. Recent reports concerning a stowaway aboard a foreign-flag ship destined for Canada who actually had an office set up inside a container-and Michael Sacco who apparently possessed phony credentials for working on airplanesreinforced the situation's urgency. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta repeatedly has stated that America quickly must implement comprehensive safety procedures for all of its transportation systems, including maritime. The U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) and MarAd are diligently working to ensure that our ports remain safe. The SIU is working with those agencies to assist in any way possible-including providing anti-terrorism training to Seafarers- and we'll continue doing so. We're focused on additional goals, too. As reported last month, SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages is reorganizing its cruise-ship business through a procedure known as Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This move was brought on entirely by the aftershock of September 11 , which has devastated the travel and entertainment industries. Much work remains, but I'm optimistic about the long-range prospects of helping the company get back on its feet and, in tum, recovering most, if not all, of the shipboard jobs that were lost because of the tragedies. The SIU is pursuing this objective with dogged thoroughness. It'll take time, but I believe we'll get there. In another result from the attacks on America, the SIU-crewed Cornhusker State has been activated from the Ready Reserve Force to support Operation Enduring Freedom. It's no surprise that sealift is part of this new campaign against terrorism, and I'm 100 percent confident that the SIU and the rest of the U.S. Merchant Marine will deliver the goods for our armed forces , wherever and whenever needed. That is our heritage. We were helping the victims in New York on September 11. We will proudly carry on the tradition. Hollday Reflections We've all heard-and felt-the sentiment that America is "forever changed" by September 11. Along those lines, for many of us in the U.S. , this holiday season will be especially touching. My heart goes out to the victims' families. I pray that they somehow find comfort and peace during these particularly emotional weeks. I also send my warmest wishes for safe, happy holidays to all active and retired SIU members and their families. The tragedies in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania remind us to appreciate each day and be thankful for what we have. I'm thankful for the SIU family and for their overwhelming support. Happy holidays. Bill Aims to Enhance U.S. Merchant Marine U.S. Rep. James Oberstar (DMinn.), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has introduced legislation intended to strengthen the U.S. Merchant Marine. Cosponsored by Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), chairman of the committee, the Merchant Marine Cost Parity Act of 2001 (H.R. 3262) aims to reduce the ()Verall cMt ()f operating U.S.-flag vessels. The bill calls for bringing U.S. mariner tax regulations in line with those governing other U.S. citizens working overseas. It also is designed to decrease the tax liability for operating U.S.-flag vessels; address the vessel-design costs associated with complying with U.S. Coast Guard standards; and ta~kk the higher insurance costs for U.S.·flag vessels engaged in the foreign trade. "With the help of the administration, maritime industry and labor, we can ensure that Old Glory is raised on the stems of hundreds more U.S.-flag vessels 1" stated Oberstar. In introducing the bill, Oberstar touched on a major reason for th~ decline of the U.S. fleet since World War IL "Shipowners can change their vessel 's registration Reo. Don YounQ every day to avail themselves of lower costs offered by different flags. If you choose to register your ship in Panama, you don't have to pay any income taxes on your shipping income. You can hire low-cost crews from countries like the Philippines and Malaysia. And, if you register in these countries, you don't have to worry about the cost of being sued when a seaman is injured or killed. "All of the European countries have seen similar declines in their flag fleets," he continued, "because shipowners choose to transfer their country of registry to lower-cost countries. "However, in the past several years, countries such as Norway, Germany and Great Brit.ain have changed their laws to make their fleets more competitive in the international market. In the past 18 months, the size of the British fleet has increased by 40 percent due to the changes in their tax and maritime policies. llit's time for the United States, once the greatest maritime power in the world, to make similar changes." If adopted, Obersrar·s bill will: • Extend to merchant mariners in the international shipping trades the same exclusion from taxation Rep. James Oberstar Volume 63, Number 12 December 2001 The SIU nn line: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN l 086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Sprin&s. MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675 . Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communicarions Director, Jordan !Jiscardo; Managing Editor/Productio~ Deborah A. Hines; Associate Editor, Jim GUlhrie; Art, Bill Brower, Administrative Support, Jmnnt: Tator. Copyright© 2001 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG on the first $80,000 in income currently granted to other U.S. citizens working overseas. • Help decrease the tax liability for operating a vessel under the U.S. flag by substituting a tonnage tax for income taxes presently paid by shipowners. • Exempt vessels from unique Coast Guard vessel design standards as long as the vessel meets safety standards imposed by the International Maritime Organization. • Address higher insurance costs by allowing vessel owners and employee representatives to agree upon an insurance policy that adequately will compensate mariners for injuries aboard ship. To make sure shipowners don't force the policy limits too low, the Secretary of Transportation will establish a minimum amount of coverage that must be provided. "The bottom line," Oberstar said, "is that capital investments go to where you can make money.. . . I cannot accept the United States government continuing to allow the decline of our fleet until there are no privately owned U.S.-flag vessels engaged in our foreign trade." Additionally, the congressman declared that a strong U.S. Merchant Marine is vital to national security. If the fleet isn't maintained, "not only will we not have sufficient ships to move our war materials, but we won't have enough trained [mariners] to operated the laid-up fleet of government-owned ships that the Department of Defense is depending on to transport our tanks and heavy equipment when they are mobilized." USCG's Loy Offers Systematic Approach To Challenges of Maritime Security The terrorist attack of Sept. 11 "changed our perception of security at home and around the world," acknowledged Admiral James M. Loy, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, who was the featured speaker at an October Propeller Club luncheon in Washington, D.C. Loy stated that the tragic events of Sept. 11 have forced our nation to reassess its definitions of national security and find ways to prevent another attack. The challenge of providing maritime security against terrorism- as well as against the additional threats resulting from the illicit movement of people (migrants), money and weapons across borders-is cnom1ous for the United States, which is a maritime nation and depends heavily on the oceans and sea lanes for its prosperity. Ninety-five percent of U.S. trade is maritime based. "Whatever action we take in response must protect our ports and waterways and the ships that use them, which are just as important to our commerce with the world as airlines and trade centers, and clearly just as vulnerable," he said. Loy noted that President Bush responded to the threat to our national security by establishing a new cabinet-level position, the director of Homeland Security, whose mandate is to C()Otdinate the national effort to protect the U.S. against terrorism and other transnational threats. Loy said he has talked with the new director, Tom Ridge, about the security challenges facing the m.arin.e transportation system. "The biggest challenge," he affirmed. "is how to ensure that legitimate cargo is not unnecessarily delayed as we and other nations introduce enhanced security procedures." The key to protecting maritime security, Loy said, is to think first about awareness. Once we recognize the threats well in advance, then we can work on ways to prevent them and form a response. "The concept I offer to unite these goals," the Coast Guard commandant stated, "is an idea that we call 'Maritime Domain Awareness. ' Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) would be the umbrella that covers all of the information requirements of everybody with any responsibility for homeland security in the maritime domain." The key to MDA would be "an integrated, accessible database of information; one-stop coordinated inspections; high technology sensors, readers, x-rnys and scanners; and solid risk-based decisionmaking forums charged with taking on and solving problems." But more than a system, he noted, MDA should be a st.ate of mind, the most important aspects of which are the eyes and ears of people in government, law enforcement and private industry. He cited a recent incident in which a river pilot on board a ship inbound to the port of New Orleans noticed a man videotaping the Crescent City Bridge. The pilot reported the suspicious activity to the captain of the port, who, in turn, arranged for a pier-side investigation. He also stated that the National Response Center is ready and waiting to receive telephone reports of similar suspicious activ- Admiral James M . Loy, U.S. Coast Guard commandant, addresses a Propeller Club meeting on the challenges of maritime security. ities that anyone might see from day to day. That toll-free number is 1-800-424-8802. Constant awareness " is the key to preventing the potential threats form being realized," Loy said. But he also noted that the Coast Guard does not have the resources to do it alone. Loy concluded that the lessons learned from Sept. 11 are for everyone. Even though the tragic events of that day happened to be focused on airline transportation, "There, but for the grace of God, go all of us in this room. The maritime sector is not immune to similar attacks." The Propeller Club of the United States is an organization whose goals are to promote, further and support an American merchant marine, including shipyards and other allied industries, and to aid worthy and economically justifiable Great Lakes, river, inland waterway and harbor improvements. December 2001 �Cornhusker State Activated to Support U.S. War Effort NY Waterway Ferries in High Demand; Transoceanic Crews Donate Funds Although the war against terrorism involves some atypical components, sealift, provided by civilian-crewed ships-a staple of U.S. battles throughout history - became part of the effort last month when the SIU-crewed Cornhusker State was activated and sailed for the Persian Gulf. The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel, operated by Interocean Ugland Management, crewed up in Sunny Point, N .C. Nov. 1 and sailed eight days later. The Cornhusker State, a crane ship, is 668 feet long and can travel at 17 knots. "I kn.ow that our members are extremely eager to put their skills to use in behalf of OperatiM Enduring Freedom," said SIU President Michael Sacco. "Seafarers aboard NY Waterway ferries and the USNS Comfort played key roles during the initial relief efforts on and after Sept. 11 , and we'll continue answering the call as this action unfolds." With some other local transportation in Manhattan still interrupted, the NY Waterway ferries remain extremely busy. Seafarers are operating 33 boats- 10 more than usual-and transporting approximately 60,000 passengers daily between points in New Jersey and New York City. In cooperation with government officials, NY Waterway is Mnducting special trips to the city Among the Seafarers crewing the Comhusker State last month were (from left) Jose Cuevas, Kole Koger and Brandon Harold. three times weekly for families and friends of the victims of the World Trade Center attacks. "Firemen. policemen and civilian families are being taken to the site for some sort of closure," said Michael McPhillips, NY Waterway operations manager and a former SIU member. "We have grief counselors aboard the ferries, and we also have had lots of reporters aboard. We've been very, very busy with everything." The company has hired about 10 additional captains and 30 new deckhands to help with the increased work. "It's been very stressful," McPhillips observed. "Most of us haven't had time to wind down Sen. Stevens: Energy Is National Security Issue en. ed Stevens (RAlaska) recently called upon his colleagues to recognize America's energy resources as a nationul security issue. In remarks on the Senate floor Oct. 31, Stevens aJso advocated opening Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for safe exploration and development. He r;ited a study that indi· cated "that oil transported from the Coastal Plain down the pipeline to the Valdez terminal would require the construction of an additional 19 rankers to transport that oil to the coastline of the United States, particularly the West Coast." Developing ANWR is part of President Bush's proposed energy policy. "There is no question today, because of the security crisis we face and our dependence upon foreign oil, the oil from Alaska's north slope is a national scc;urity issue," Stevens stated. "I agree with my colleagues and countless others who have called energy a national security issue. If any issue should be debated along with an economic stimulus package, health preparedness, and airline security, it must be energy." He added that exploring Caribbean is reflaggirtg 14 passenger ships away from Liberia, and others companies may follow. The ITF, to which the SIU i~ nffilintcd, pointed out that Liberia differs from other runaway-flag or flagof-convenience (FOC) registers because "the revenue obtained from its flag of convenience goes directly to a regime which is regarded as a ' pariah state" by the inti:m ation.al c;omm\lnity, and which is currently subject to United Nations sanctions. Liberia became one of the few countries to come under international sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council on 21 May 200 l because of the Taylor government's active destabilization of its neighbor Sima Leone. The war itl Sierra. Leone hM been marked by particular brutality including the hacking off of limbs of men. women and children." The ITF is urging UN member states tc deny December 2001 Cable Ship Co. recently donated more than $18,000 to the Red Cross and the New York Firefighter and Police Widows & Children's Fund. With parent companies Tyco International and TYCOM Ltd. matching the mariners' donations, a total of $54,789 was given to the charities. "The generosity of the SIU and AMO crew members aboard our vessels is to be applauded," wrote Transoceanic Managing Director Paul Hagstrom in a letter to Sill President Sacco. "Your members opened up their hearts and wallets to make a contribution to the rebuilding of lives lost or broken in the horrendous tragedy.'~ No Change in Requirement For STCW Basic Safety Lone Extension Applies to 1995 Certificates For Mariners in Near-Coastal Domestic Trade U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) says opening ANWR will enhance national security and boost the economy. - - - -- ANWR "and going forward with production of oil in the United States will help stimulate this economy." ITF Advocates Lowering Liberia's Flag The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is calling for steps against Liberia's runawayflag register, cited by the United Nations for channeling money around UN sanctions to buy and transport weapons. The UN investigation found that the Liberia International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) - based in Virginia-last year made four payments to private bank accounts, with the; cash ultimatdy used by Liberia's government to bust sanctions. The report is availabk on the web at www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/Liberia2/ 10 l Se.pdf. According to news reports, Miami-based Royal and really feel the effects of what we've been through. We've had counselors available on several occasions for the captains and deckhands.... The guys are very, very proud of what we did on the 1ri·. The state and federal government and everybody else, it seemed, relied on them. It's a good feeling, even though what we've been dealing with is excruciating." NY Waterway ferries transported 158.000 people away from the disaster scene the day of the attacks. Meanwhile, members of the SIU and the American Maritime Officers who crew vessels operated for Tyco by Transoceanic Liberian-flagged vessels access to their ports. The federation also is calling upon shipowners to break all links with the Liberian flag~ and for the UN travel ban in place under existing sanctions to be extended to any Liberian national connected with its maritime affairs. "Any mechanism that allows a veil to be drawn over the movement of large sums of money in the way that the FOC system does has to be seriously questioned," noted the federation, which is based in London. "When combined with a ruthless ruler and inkresb npparcntly bent on regional destabilization, it is lethal." Added ITF Assistant General Secretary Stuart Howard, "Monies paid to the (Liberian) registry by shipowners largely from Europe, the U.S . and Japan go directly to a regime which has been cited by the UN as facilitating the flow of arms to guerillas in Sierra Leone. Whether shipowners like it or not, their ships are sailing under the flag of a rogue state uccused of sponsoring terror. I'm sure that most would sleep more easily in the knowledge that there is no risk their cash is funding a dirty war." It is estimated that 40,000 mariners from more than 40 countries work aboard Liberian-registered ships. Almost none of the crew members are Libcrilln. The UN charges that Liberia's government continues to give financial support to the rebels of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), responsible for grMs human rights abuses in Sierra Leone. The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center recently announced a deadline extension solely pertaining to STCW-95 certificates required of U.S. mariners serving on vessels in near-coastal domestic trades (on ships of 200 or more gross register tons). According to a statement issued by the agency, ··Beginning Feb. 1, 2002, the Coast Guard will defer enforcement of the requirement for these mariners to hold an STCW-95 certificate until Feb. 1, 2003 to more effectively manage the demand for immediate issuance of STCW credentials. Even though many STCW- 78 certificates are endorsed to expire on Feb. 1, 2002, the Coast Guard will defer action on those certificates held by mariners employed in near-coastal domestic trades." It is vital for mariners to note that the Feb. 1, 2002 deadline for STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) fully remains in effect, includ- ing for mariners aboard vessels in the near-coastal domestic trades. The BST training requirements are not deferred. Another point covered in the Coast Guard bulletin: Beginning Feb. I, 2002, all U.S. mariners applying for an upgrade of an existing credential, or issuance of a new credential, subject to STCW-95 must meet the full requirements of the amended STCW convention before a certificate will be issued. STCW stands for International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for mariners. It is a treaty under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The original STCW Convention was ratified in 1978. It set minimum standards for certification, training and skills needed by deep-sea mariners worldwide. The U.S. didn't sign onto the 1978 convention until 1991, although our nation easily met the requirements. However, by then the pact was under revision. The STCW amendments were finalized in 1995, with more than 100 signatory nations (again including the U.S.). The five-year transition period for the amended convention began on Feb. 1, 1997. Some of the new requirements were instituted at that time, while others have been phased in. As of Feb. 1, 2002, the 1978 convention is superseded by the amended pact. For more information, visit the Coast Guard's STCW web site at http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hir· ing halls will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2002 for the observance of New Year's Day, and Monday, January 21, ~ 2002 for the observance of Martin Luther K;ng Jr. ~s birth~ day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. Seafarers LOB 3 �Tampa Bay Pilots Unanimously Okay 3-Year Contract SIU members employed by Tampa Bay Pilots unanimously approved a new three-year contract that calls for significant gains. Highlights of the recently ratified agreement include a total increase in wages and overtime of 20 percent; increasing health benefits to the same levels as those in the standard contracts; and improved pension benefits in the form of increased pension credits. Representing the SIU in negotiations were Jacksonville, Fla. Port Agent Tony McQuay; Representative Bryan Powell; and Seafarers Stephen Jean and Randy Huth. Jean described the contract as "by far the best" the boatmen have had. He said he was satisfied with the negotiations, which lasted from April through July. Jean also complimented the union and the pilots association for their successful efforts to build a stronger working relationship. Eight SIU boatmen work for Tampa Bay Pilots. Their station is located on Egmont Key, Fla., near St. Petersburg. SIU Boatmen Ronald Calbert (left) and Jeff Hilliard and their fellow Seafarers help ensure port safety through their familiarity with the nearly 200 docking facilities in the Tampa Bay area. Notice H~EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF U.S. MERCHANT SEAMEN .'; . ·1source: u.s. Maritime Administration (MarAd~J Purpose: to encourage merchant mariner service on board sealift ships in SIU Port Agent Tony McQuay presents bound copies support of maritime mobilization needs of the United States while eliminating or minimizing th~ disac;fv~nta~s ti;:i c;ivili~n ~reer~ ancl employment- which · ~n result from such service; tu.minimize the disruption the 'lfves of merchant seamen pertorming serviee:forthe United States aswetfas to their ;emplayers, their tetlm;.t.emolq,y~~'.;~J.::l~ :tQ~if.99~fOYDi~l~li!.· by_pmvidil!Q for the prompt reemptoyment of such ~onsupon their eompletionof such service~ and to prohibit discrimination against persons-because of their service 1n the w . u.s.-merchant rnartne, "'·' .pyrpo!I gf B11mploywut ht19flt: ,. ,, .. .. : . g:§::'.r'n!M:Qh~nt~~~m~~· ..yt:to. volµrtt,aruy leave their 'eXil?fi"S . . Joym~nftor :. :em~lb.Y'ff'.t'"eaf\\lfi~~:s:venel·:Supportiog the 5ealift needs of the United States dur: '{ffjijjf~t·.:~r --· · ::~9n~i§{:'.~n~~IQ.t1~t. timergeMy or maritime mobilitaticri need . ~(~ ~ntltltti;n .·. :eive Jeerttp{Oyment rights similar to military reservists. This benefit does not appjy to commeiciauy employed mariners or civil service mariners.~ho are employed and servil\g on U.S.-flag vessels, but is intendad to protect those qualified mariners Who are no longer sailing but who volun. t~er..... ....r~ply:,J~~ve . ~r.mane.of employment ·in shoresi.de ·positions to <s:·w:·· ·;:vesse11nrva:nm1ona ···· i1sts:::;:::f~ ::2+:;: .... 1 . , ... ~"' £ ' ~':""';""ri~·";::· , ; "''.'"::·:""'''""""::' f" •"• ;:;,.. . ,,:;.,. '· ;.,......:,.,. The Maritime Administration under authority delegated by the Secretary of .. T~v.S.Pof!~l!9!l c~£11fi~ that the merphant seaman was employed In the acti:. Ya.tiP!'.191",0.RE!!Jltlon .pf ,a v.~s.~: · --H1]'u1l}~Jn:tf}e ,,auorial:'D~feQSr~;..R~!1~f:Va Fle~t (NDRF), including the Ready >R~~~r'l~for.~ff '.{RRFJ..\V.~ii ifi.:H~~:: p[;J~~jrig'. ~~l,i~~e,d for usa at the request of the secretary of DefeMi!; or- . :::<,:':'~;:. :.,:<:. ., ..;:.... · • , 2) That 'l !frequ1s1t1oneo ny 1tle ~eq~ef~r)"ri,(transportation ciunng any nauon~ at emergenw declared by proclama'tiori Of the President: or ~)That is owned, charterect ·or contioned by the U.S. for a war, armed conflict, n,ation~l emergency or marittme mobiHzation need (including testing for readi- ness pertormanoe}i and 4) During the period of that employment, the merchant seaman possesses a . vi!!lid lic@ni:;@, c@rtifiQ!t~ of r@gistry Qr m!!!n;h~nt m~rhwr'5 docum'111t i~~ued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Maritimv Admlnistrat(on Certificatlon: If :f.l).S. $$filMM tn~~t$ th~ above ·Cf1teria, the individl.lal may submit an appliaation ror aernncauon of foemp1oyment 11gnts witn1n 45 days after completion .o f $ervk:e. The individual must submit relevant documentation to: Maritime Administration Office of Maritime Labor. Training, and Safety MAR Ze>O, Room 730Z 400 7"' Street, SW Washington, DC 20590 Documentation must incJUdti!! certificate{~) of dil~c;hargt:!! or letter certifying $er• ·vice from the Master' of me saaJifi vessels or aurnoriZeCI representatives of ·,fjqV~rhfr\en~·c;oritr~c;t~~ wip M~P~\lr~. ~opies Qf r~levant U.S. Co~it Guard · · 1.ioonse arid/or Mer'ohant Mariner·s Document (MMD) and a letter of request Jor ~ertifi~ation. MARAD will iuue or deny certification not }a1er than 20 days .after re~ipt of rt'!qUMt frcm th~ M~chMt si:taman. Nqtlflrndlong: to Emeloy2r-Plior.to votunteer !;ervice, th~ indlVidual must giVf~ advancQ written or v~rbal :~mpl6yer. Afttt Mtvi6e, the matinet must ~ubmit an application to their prevt. · bus emolgyer for rnemoloyment not !mer than 14 days after completion of ser~ , vice that Is fess then 181 days, or not later than 90 days after completion of service greater than 181 days. · · 'MARAO ~Mlf ~r6Vid6 tlldmihiMl'iitive assistance to m~tthant seamen volun· fQ9n;i li"OQ ~r~ c9rtifr9d 1or reemployment per the above Instructions and have been refused reemployment. The seaman must provide a complaint in writing to the MARAO address above describing the allegations of failure, refusal or imminent failure or refusal of an employer to grant reemployment rights. MARAD wi11 cQrnmunicat~ with t~ individµcql ~md the employer to attempt to . resolve the complaint without JitlQation. tf attempts to resolve the complaint w-~ vn~uc~~~ful, MARAD may ~eek ~dvice of the Department of Labor. If the ·. complainant reQuests. MAMO will r'Gfer to the Attorney General a complaint · relating to a private or State employer, or to the Merit Systems Protection . ep~rq, fi;x Htigi!ttion, ~ compl~fnt r@fating to a· Federal ~,;ecutive agency .en:ployer. 11 . triers nra auestiM~ yau may Mntaet Chris Krusa at tM Matitlm~ · Ml'flinistration (MARAD) on 202-366-2848 or email: ctir1s.1<.rus~@MarM.l.1"t.g~v. 4 Soafan:rs LOG of the newly ratified contract to Kathy Dalpiaz, labor the station en Egmcnt Key, Fla. relations manager for Tampa Bay Pilots. Charleston 5 Resolution 'A Triumph For Workers' Rights, Free Speech' In a finale described by the national labor federation as "a triumph for workers' rights and free speech," the case of the Charleston 5 ended last month with minor fines, no-contest pleas to minor misdemeanor charges-and no admissions of guilt. Five members of International Longshoremen 's Association (ILA) locals based in South Carolina had faced false charges of felony rioting and conspiracy to riot. The accusations stemmed from a Jan. 20, 2000 protest by union members against non-union workers unloading a Danish freighter in the port of Charleston, S.C. As reported by the AFL-CIO, "On their way to the port, about 150 dockworkers from ILA local~ 1422 and 1771 were confronted by a contingent of more than 600 police officers. A fracas broke out and eight union members were arrested and charged by local officials with minor offenses. But South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Con- . notic;9 of abov~ appliclilblo empluymwn1 as Iii merchant ~aaman to the person's entorcement: Pilot boats including the De Soto are docked at November 2, 2001 don intervened and, securing indictments of felony rioting and conspiracy to riot from a secret grand jury, took p~rsonal control of the prosecution of five of the dockworkers. These latter charges carry heavy prison terms." Trade unionists from across the nation rallied in support of the longshoremen, including SIU members and officials who participated earlier this year in a major demonstration at the state capital, Columbia. An international "day of action" had been planned for Nov. 14. but was called off when the final settlement concluded a day earlier. (The case had been scheduled to go to trial in mid-November.) ILA Local 1422 President SIU members were among the 4 .000 supporters at a rally this past June in Columbia, S.C. calling for justice in the Charleston 5 case. Ken Riley described the settlement a remarkable success and recognized the constant backing from the labor movement, sup- port committees, faith communities and civil rights organizations. He said the Charleston 5 campaign illustrates how trade unions can pull together to make their voices heard by government and business. "This struggle showed that as corporations go global, so must the work force," Riley told a South Carolina newspaper. "We found something that works, and we're going to build on that." The ILA members involved in the case are Elijah Ford, Ricky Simmons, Peter Washington and Kenneth Jefferson ofLocal 1422 and Jason Edgerton of Local 1771. They endured house arrest for 18 months. Last month, as part of a plea bargain, they pled "no contest" to what are considered low-level misdemeanor charges of participating in a "riot, rout, or affray when no weapon as actually used and no wound inflicted" and paid fines of $100 each. Their records will be cleared in three years. The AFL-CIO said the case's conclusion "is a vindication of five courageous dockworkers who, with their families, endured a year-and-a-half of court imposed curfews where they were prohibited from leaving their homes between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except to go to work or to union meetings. It is a testament to the unified struggle of a broad coalition of unions, support committees, faith communities, and civil rights organizations from across the country that supported the Charleston 5. And it is a victory over the abuse of state power. Attorney General Condon, charged with prosecutorial misconduct, removed himself from the case, and the unjust charges he brought against the dockworkers were thrown out by the court." Condon removed himself from the case Oct 10 after attorneys for the workers demanded his disqualification for gross misconduct. December 2001 �U.S. Examines Port Security Coast Guard Steps Up Efforts; Bills Introduced Although much of the national media attention recently has focused on aviation safety, heightened security and · awareness will be required from every mode of transportation, according to Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta. "While aviation is critical, it is not the only key transportation asset of the U.S.," he said. ''None of us can afford to ignore the critical role of our maritime transportation system and gateway ports in the battle against terrorism. ... or their potential vulnerabilities." The transportation ser;retary echoed that theme Oct. 30 and Oct. l 81 respectively, during keynote addresses to the National Transponation Security Summit in Washington, D.C. and the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Council in Baltimore. SIU President Michael Sacco was present at both events. Within hours of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Mineta authorized the Coast Guard to control the anchorage and movement of the estimated 10,000 vessels which make more than 68,000 calls at all our major ports each year. Since the attacks, the Coast Guard has provided an offshore protective force, interdicting suspicious vessels before they reach U.S. shores. According to Coast Guard Commandant James M. Loy, "Over 55 cutters, 42 aircraft and hundreds of small boats have been underway aggressively patrolling domestic ports and coastlines." The admiral added that 2,600 Coast Guard reservists have been recalled to augment regular forces working to secure ports, protect infrastructure, conduct security inspections and patrols, and continue performing other peacetime missions to the extent possible. In addition, the Coast Guard has established new reporting Finally, Workers' Rights Central to Trade Pact Labor Federation: It's a Start President B\lsh on Sept. 28 signed the U.S.·Jordan Free Trade Act, described by the International Labor Organization (ILO) as "the first trade agreement with worker protections to be signed by the United States." The pact also is the first U.S. trade agreement with an Arab nation. Negotiated by the previous administration, the agreement "achieves significant and extensive liberalization across a wide spectrum of trade issues." ac· cording to a White House statement. "It will eliminate all tariff and non-tariff b:J.rrier~ to bilateral trade in virtually all industrial goods and agrir;ultural products within 10 years." The AFL-CIO called the pact "a basic and important step forward in making globalization work for working families. But it is only a small step toward our ultimate goal of making workers' rights and i:nvironmental protections an integral part of univer~aJ. ly applied international tradi: rules." Under the treaty, both the U.S. and Jordan reaffmn their obligations-as spelled out in the ILO's Dei;laration on Fundamental Principles and Righb at Workto respect workers' freedom of association and collective bargaining, and to prohibit child labor, forced labor and discrimination in <;mploymcnt. In testimony earlier this year before the Senate Finance Committee, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, noting some resistance on Capitol Hill to the workers' rights provisions in the agree· ment, stated, "I find it hard to believe that anyone can stnnd up with a straight face and argue that the United State~ is unable or unwilling to live up to these com. mitments. The United States and Jordan both agreed to entorce their own labor and environmen- December 2001 requirements for ships entering and leaving the United States. Under the new regulations, most ships entering U.S. ports have to provide a 96-hour advance notice of arrival (NOA) to the U.S. Coast Guard along with crew, passenger and cargo information. Some existing exemptions from NOA reporting have been suspended, and changes have been made in notice of departure (NOD) requirements for vessels carrying certain potentially dangerous cargoes. Additionally, as of Oct. 15, MOA and NOD reports must be made to the Coast Guard's new National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC). Previously, ships sent their information to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) where they planned to arrive. The new reporting procedure is expected to streamline the notification process, and the longer advance notice will allow the Coast Guard and other U.S. law enforcement agencies more time to review the information and plan for ship arrivals. Besides the foregoing rules, the Coast Guard has established a pair of toll·free hotlines. The first (1-800-424-8802) is maintained by the National Response Center (NRC) and can be used to report U.S. Coast Guard photo Legislation has been introduced on Capitol Hill to beef up U.S. port security-a heightened concern since the Sept 11 attacks on New York and Washington. suspected and actual terrorist incidents. Upon being notified of a potential terrorist incident, the NRC will connect the caller to the FBI's strategic intelligence and operations center, which coordinates with other agencies to assess threat credibility. The second number Cl ·800682-1796) is available to provide both commercial and recreational vessels with the latest information on local waterways and ports openings, closures and restrictions. This line, dubbed the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety Line, has inform.a tion from more than 30 Coast Guard COTPs and is broken into five regions. Puerto Rico has its own information line (787-706-2415), with data on 22 ports. In addition to the these administrative actions initiated by the DOT and carried out by the Coast Guard, port security legislation is making its way through Congress. On Oct. 30, Sen. Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.), Sen. John Kerry (D·Mass.) and Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) introduced the Port Threat and Security Act (S. 1587), designed to augment mar· itime safety in the U.S. The bill is meant to complement the Port and Maritime Security Act (S. 1214), introduced this past sum· mer. A companion piece to the latter measure (H.R. 3013) has Continued on page 6 Gen. Handy Succeeds Gen. Robertson As Commander of U.S. TRANSCONI AFL·CIO President John Sweeney called thA trade pect "an important first step." tal laws and to live up to their international obligations to respect core workers~ rights .... These modest commitments will be enforced through a simple and 5traightforward dispute resolution mechanism." He added that the agreement "represents an important first step in recognizing that workers' right~ and environmental protection5 an; in integral element of global trade relations and therefore deserve to be addres5ed on a par with the traditional trade concerns. While these commitments were an important breakthrough, it should be understood that they are likely to be effective only in the case of trading partners whose laws already confonn to ILO standards, as do Jordan's. For countries whose labor laws are inadequate, much more elaborate mechanisms need to be put in place, to ensure that domestic laws are brought up to international standards on a clear timetable." Last year, U.S. exports to Jordan were $306 million, while imports from Jordan were $73 million. Jordan has a population of approximately j million and is bordered by Iraq, Israel. Saudi Arabia and Syria. Air Force Gen. John W Handy Service Award for outstanding Robertson served concurrently took the helm as commander-in- service throughout her husband's as the head of TRANSCOM and chief of the U.S. Transportation career. the Air Mobility Command since Gen. Handy's last assignment August 1998. He held a variety of Command (TRANSCOM) and Air Mobility was as the U.S. Air Force vice command and staff positions . commander, including; commander, 384th Command in a ceremony Nov. 5 chief of staff. 11t Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. This move marked a return to Bombardment Wing, McConnell Air Force Gen. Richard B. both organizations. Handy served Air Force Base, Kan.; director, Myers, chairman of the Joint as TRANSCOM's director of personnel plans, deputy chief of Chiefs of Staff, officiated the first operations and logistics from staff, personnel, headquarters part of the ceremony in whi~h 1993-1995 and commander of the U.S. Air Force; vice director, the Handy succeeded retiring Air Air Mobility Command's Tanker Joint Staff. Joint Chiefs of Staff; Force Gen. Charles T. "Tony" Airlift Control Center from 1991- vice commander, Air Mobility Robertson as the TRANSCOM 1993. Command, Scott Air Force Base, commander. Handy holds a bachelor 's Ill.; and commander, 151h Air Force, Speaking of Robertson's degree from Methodist College Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Robertson is a 1968 graduate career, Myers said, "He has suc- and a master's degree from the cessfully led this highly impor- University of Southern Cali· of the U.S. Air Force Academy tant command through daily fornia. He is a graduate of the Air and holds a master's degree in operations expanding the globe, War College and National War industrial management, Central as well as an apparent never-end· College, as well as the Program Michigan University. He also is a for Senior Executives at Harvard graduate of the National War ing series of crises. HMy message to the TRANS- University's John F. Kennedy College, and Harvard UniverCOM team today is well done, School of Government. He is a sity's John F. Kennedy School of and we are all very proud of command pilot with more than Government National and Interyou," said Myers. ..Whether . 4,800 hours flown. national Security Program . transporting aid for New York City and Washington; delivering people and equipment by rail, ~hip or plane; providing air refueling sorties for combat aircraft; and air dropping relief supplies to the Afghani refugees, you have been absolutely indispensable. Your technical skills and can-do attitude, your sacrifices and devotion to what makes our country great are the epitome of a professional military force in a democ· ratic nation." The event also served as a retirement ceremony for Gen. Robertson. He was awarded both the Defense Distinguished SerUSAF Photo by Tech. Sgt. Loren J. Bonser vice Medal and the Air Force Pictured at the change-of-command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base Distinguished Service Medal. are (from left) Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Robertson's wife, Brenda, re· Staff; Gen. Tony Robertson, retiring TRANSCOM and AMC commanceived the Distinguished Public der; and incoming commander, Gen. John W. Handy. Seafarers LOS 5 �Examining Security for All Modes of Transportation Continued from page 5 been introduced in the House. Taken altogether, the bills (among many other mandates) direct the secretary of transportation to establish a port security task force to help coordinate programs enhancing the safety of U.S. seaports against crime and terrorism. They also instruct the commandant of the Coast Guard to develop standards and procedures for conducting seaport vulnerability assessments. Additionally, the measures direct the respective heads of the Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration to jointly initiate a proceeding to prescribe regula- tions protecting the public from threats of crime or terrorism originating from vessels in maritime transportation that call on U.S. ports. Specifically commenting on S. 1587, Breaux said, "This legislation requires the identification of nations that have inherently insecure or unsafe vessel registration procedures that can pose threats to our national security .... Investigations by the DOT reveal that is it common for vessels to possess false, partial or fraudulent information concerning cargo manifests, crew identity or registration of the vessel. This legislation will allow us to get a handle on these practices by iden- tifying the most egregious violators of maritime law. I believe that the measures in this bill along with the port security program of S. 1214 will provide much better tools to guard against maritime threats to our nation and our citizens." He also called for a national sea marshal program. Kerry stated, "We need hard information like this if we are to force 'flag-of-convenience' nations from providing cover to criminals and terrorists. This is very important as Osama bin Laden has used flags of convenience to hide his ownership in various international shipping interests. In 1998 one of bin Laden's cargo freighters unloaded supplies in Kenya for the suicide bombers who later destroyed the embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. To that end, the bill requires the administration to report on actions they have taken, or would recommend, to close these loopholes and improve transparency and registration procedures, either through domestic or international action-including action at the International Maritime Organization." Mineta said the U.S. must act swiftly. "There are a number of issues we will need to address in building a new, post-September 11th maritime security environment," he said. "We must move quickly on the issue of maritime security. We recognize it will take all of America's resourcespublic and private sector aliketo win this war against terrorism in which we find ourselves today." Model Student Civmars Have Options for Health Benefit Plans Civil service mariners (Civmars), including members of the SIU's Government Services Division, have access to a wide range of health plans. There are approximately 200 plans nationwide and an average of 15 plans in any locality. Each year, the federal government holds an "open season" so that employees may review their plan choice and determine if there's a better option for them. This year's open season concludes on Dec. 10. Civmars can change plans once a year. They also may choose a new plan upon getting married, having a child or relocating. Maritrans Tanker Crews Ratify 5-Year Contract Seafarers who sail aboard Maritrans tankers overwhelmingly ratified a new contract in late October. The five-year agreement calls for hikes in both wages and overtime during the first two The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program has almost 9 million participants. The government pays 80-90 percent of the premium costs for all civil service employees. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has information online at www.opm.gov/insure/02/ to help individuals make informed decisions about their respective health plans. Another useful source of information is the Consumers' Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, available at www.guidetohealthplans.org. For printed copies, call (202) 347-7283. years. Members will receive a tlucc percent wage increase in the first year of the accord and an identical hike in year two. A wage reopener (language which permits the renegotiation of wages) is in place for the third year. Seafarers also will be in line for a substantial advance in benefits for the term of contract, according to SIU Assistant Vice President Contracts George Tricker. "Under the new pact, members ·will receive benefits up to the Plan 0-level," Tricker s_aid, "This is the same level that members get who work under standard tanker agreements. "We're extremely happy with the end result of the new agree· ment," he continued. "We consolidated the old contract, which contained provisions for the inland and deep sea divisions, and in effect came up with a pact that more closely resembles the standard tanker ship agreements." The new agreement-retroactive to June 1-runs through June 2006. The Paul Hall Memorial Library in Piney Point, Md. has a new addition to its ship-model collection, thanks to OMU Melvin Grayson. The 12-year Seafarer recently donated his built-from-scratch SS Windjammer, a three-mast schooner with full sail and full rigging. Grayson, who's upgrading to QMED, started building models 15 years ago. "It's relaxing and it's a challenge," he said. "Years ago I built (plastic) car models, but now it's just (wooden) boats." Grayson, who lives in Baltimore, said it took approximately four weeks altogether to construct the Windjammer, "but this was done over a long period, in between shipping." Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act The Seafarer~ International Union, AGL.IWO/NMU a$$ists employees by representing them in all asp@cts of their employment and WOl'I< abOard vessels which sail deep sea. on the Great Lakes and Inland waters throughout the country. For the most part. the union spends a majority of its financial resources on coll@dive bargaining activities ana employee representation ser• vices. In addition to the~e expenditure~, the union also spends resources on a variety of other efforts s1,.1ch as organizing, publications, political activities, international affairs and community :service:s. All of these services advance the intere$ts of the union and its membershhJ. This annual notioe is required by law and is sent to advise employees represented by the Seafairers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU about their rightlil and obligations concerning payment of union dues. This notie@ contains information which will allovv you to understand the advantages and benefits of being a union memb@r in good sbmding. It also will provide you with detailed information as to how to become an agency fee payor. An agenr;y f~8 payor is an @mployee who is not a member of the union but who meets his or her financial obligation by making agem;y fee paymenh. With this information, you will be able to make an informed decision about your status with the Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU. f, '!•nofita ~f union m1Jmbqrgh.i p - While n.on-m:mbers do receive maten~I ~enefits from a union p~esence in their w_or~place, _there are significant benefits to retaining full memb~rsh1p 1n the union. Among tM many Mnefits.ana opp.ortumtles available ~o a m~mber of the Se~farers l~temat1on~I Union, AGLIWD/N~U 1s the right to attend union meetings, the right to vote for candidates for union o~ce and th~ .right t? run for union office. Members also have the right to part1c1p~te m the d@velopment of contract propmi!tl:s and participate in oontract ratification and striklil votes . Mem~ers also may pl~y a role in the development and formulation of union policies. . . .. . 2. Cost of umon membership - In add1t1on to working dues, to bc;ilong to thQ union as a full book memoer tne cost Is $400.00 (four hundred dollars} per year or $100.00 (one hundred dollars) per quarter. Wor1<1ng d~es amount ~o 6 percent of the gross amount an employee recerve:J.for va~t1on benefits and are paid when the member files a v~cabon apphcat1on. 3. Agently ree payors - Employees who c;hoose not to bc:momg union membe~ may become agency fee payors. As a conclition of employment, in states which permit such arrange- 6 Seafarers LOS ments, individuals are obligated to make payments to the union in the form of an agency fee. The fee these employees pay is to ~upport the core representational services that the union proVic:les. These services are those related to the collective bargaining process, contract administration and grievance adjustments. Examples of these activities include but are not limited to, the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. the enforcement and administration of collective bargaining agreements and meetings with employers and employees. Union services also include representation of employees during disciplinary meetings, grievance and arbitration proceedings, National Labor Relations Board hearings and oourt litigation. Employees who pay agency fMs are not required to pay for expenses not germane to the collective bargaining process. Examples of these expenses would be expenses required as a result of community service. legislative activities and political affairs. . 4. Amount of agency fee-As noted above, dues objectors may pay a fe@ which r@presents the costs of expenses related to those supporting costs germane to the collective bargaining process. Aft@r revi@w of all expenses during the 2000 calendar year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to 64.88 percent of the dues amount. This means that thQ agency f~e based uoon the dues would be $259.?2 (two hundred fiftynine dollars ~nd fifty-tw.o cents) for the apphcab~e year. An appropnate .reduction also will be calculated for working dues.This ~mc:i~nt applies tc;i the 2002 calendar year. Thu; means that ~ny 1nd1v1dual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and submits a letter between December 1, 2001 and November 30, 2002 will .have this_ calculation applied_ to their 2002 dues payments which may still be owed to the union. As noted.below, h~wever, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective January 2003, your objection must be received by December 1, 2002. . . A report which delineates chargeable and non-chargeable expenses .is available to ,Y,ou free of charge. You may receive a copy of_th1s repo!i by wntmg to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers lnt~rnahonal Union, AGLIW.D/NMU . .5201 Auth Way, C~mp Spnn~s, Maryland 2074~ . ~hrs report ts ba_sed upon an audited financial report of the umon s expenses during 2000. Please note that as the chargeable and non-chargeable expenses may change each year, the agency fee amount may also fluctuate each year. Individuals who are entitled to pay agency fees and wish to pay fees rather than dues, must elect this option each year by filing an objection in accordance with the procedure noted below. 5. Filing of objections - If you choose to object to paying dues, an objection must be filed annually. To receive the deduction beginning in January of each year, you must file by the beginning of December in the prior year. An employee may file an objection at any time during the year, however, the reduction Will apply only prospectively and only until December 31 of that calendar year. Reductions in dues will not be applied retroactively. As noted above, each yE:!ar the amount of the dues reduction may change based upon an auditor's report from a previous year. The objection must be sent in writing to: Agency Fee Payor Objection Administration, Secretary-Treasurer's Office, Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 6. Filing a challenge - Upon receiving the notice of calculation of the chargeable expenditures related to core representation activities, an objector shall have 45 days to submit a challenge with the Secretary-Treasurer's office if he or she believes that the calculation of chargeable activities is incorrect. Every person who wishes to object to the calculation of chargeable expenses has a legal right to file such an objection. 7. Appeal procedure-Upon receiving the challenge(s) at the end of the 45-day period, the union will consolidate all appeals and submit them to an independent arbitrator. The presentation to the arbitrator will be either in writing or at a hearing. The method of the arbitration will be determined by the arbitrator. If a hearing is held, any objector who does not wish to attend may submit his/her views in writing by the date of the hearing. If a hearing is not held, the arbitrator will set the dates by which all written submissions will be received. The costs of the arbitration shall be borne by the union. Individuals submitting challenges will be responsible for all the costs associated with presenting their appeal. The union will have the burden of justifying its calculations. The SIU works very hard to ensure that all of its member5 receive the best representation possible. On behalf of all the SIU officers and employees, 1would like to thank you for your continuing support. Sincerely, David Helndel, Secretary-Treasurer December 2001 �Left: Earlier this year, Seafarers seized the chance to complete STCW Basic Safety Training (SST) in Diego Garcia. The courses were run by instructors from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, based in Piney Point, Md. Among those completing the class were Carlos Dominguez, Simon Perez, Enrique Crespo, Mohamed Jamal, James Hill, Sean Farra, Marcos Arriola, John Hart, Jerome Matthews, Miles Tate, Kenneth Cuffee, Isaac Diaz, Bill Shelley, Christopher Nardone, Charles Ducharme, William Shaver, Antonio Centeno, K. Pugh, Rayann Williams, Joseph Perry (asst. instructor, standing, far right), Erik Bekkelund, Sonja Clements and Bill Braithwaite. Instructor Mike Daras is pictured at far left, standing. Seafood apparently is imminent for the menu aboard the USNS Victorious, where Chief Cook Dan Friberg (left) and Chief Steward Jessie Estigoy have their hands full. Seafarer M~ry Lou Lopez submitted thi~ photo of Lorraine Nuno, sacratary at the SIU's Wilmington. Calif_ hall, and Port Agent John cox celebrating Nuno's birthday. "She'~ our No. 1 5ecretary," Lopez wrote_ Above: Joseph Perry hand5 training equipment to QMED Jerome Matthews during BST in Diego Garcia. Below: SIU bcatmen aboard Allied Towing's tug S'3~ Robin picked up an unexpected guest during a recent run from We5t Palm 6each, Fla. to · von1<ers, N.Y. Pictured with the slippery visitor are (from left) Tate Emanuel. Buddy Davis and SIU Government Services Division Representatives (from left) Kate Hunt, Chester Wheeler and Maurice Cokes review various Military Sealift Command contract issues during a recent meeting at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. Jack Parkins. Above: At the SIU hall in Santurce, P.R., SA Elstcn Yu (right) receives his full B seniority book from Port Agent Victor Nunez. Standing at left is prospective Seafarer Victor Nuriez Jr. In Puerto Rico, Seafarers discuss the new standard contracts. Pictured from left to right are Electricians Harry Wessel, Rodney Passapera, Federico Rodriguez, Jose Flores, Carlos Parrilla and SIU Port Agent Victor Nunez. oecemoer 2001 Seafarers LOS 7 �Monthly Membership Meetings Keep Seafarers Informed One way to keep track of all the news which affects the lives and livelihoods of Seafarers is by attending the monthly membership meetings. Held in each SIU hall around the country, the monthly membership meeting is a forum to keep members abreast of any and all issues of importance to them. Below is the schedule of meetings for 2002. Each issue of the Seafarers LOG also lists the dates for the next two meetings scheduled in each port. Membership Meetings in 2002 Traditional Date January February March April May June July August Piney Point Monday after first Sunday 7 4 4 8 6 3 8 5 3* 7 4 2 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 4 9 6 3 8 5 3 Wednesday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 4 9 6 4 Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 San Juan Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Algunai; · Friday after first Sunday 11 8 8 12 rn 7 12 9 6 11 8 6 Boston Friday after first Sunday 11 8 B 12 10 7 12 9 6 11 8 6 Savannah Friday after first Sunday 11 8 8 12 10 7 12 9 6 11 8 6 Houston Monday after second Sunday 14 11 11 15 13 10 15 12 9 14 12* 9 N1w Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 15 12 12 16 14 11 16 13 10 15 12 10 Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 12 17 14 11 16 13 11 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 12 17 14 11 16 13 11 Thursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12 Port Everglades Tnursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12 Port Philadelphia San Francisco September October November December St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 18 15 15 19 17 14 19 16 13 18 15 13 Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 18 15 15 19 17 14 19 16 13 18 15 13 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 22* 19* 18 22 20 17 22 20* 16 21 18 16 N1w Bedford Tuesday after third Sunday 22 19 19 23 21 18 23 20 17 22 19 17 Wednesday after third Sunday 23 20 20 24 22 19 24 21 18 23 20 18 Friday after third Sunday 25 22 22 26 24 21 26 23 20 25 22 20 Jersey City Tacoma *Piney Point change created by Labor Day holiday; Houston change created by Veterans' Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall's holidays. birthd~y The Seafare·r§ LOG joins Sea.faune1rsi, pe:nsi.oneJrs, friend§ and family m1emlbe1rs in wishing everyone the very b1est thi§ holiday §ea§on and throughout the comi'ng year, To Admission~ Merry Christmas and happy new year to the hard working ladies of Admissions. Candyman (James C. Gregory) York City. To Manpower To all the hard working ladies of Manpower, Merry Christmas and happy new year. Candyman (James C. Gregory) Happy holidays, Grand Pa Amir. (Kasim) from your first gr~nd· daughter, Kayla Marie. To my Brothers & Sisters from NewYQrk l know how great the spirit of New York/New Jersey is. Best wishes for a happier new year! Your fri~nd, Danny Brown To William G. TQmmy Lee Rackley, VIima and Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year. Remember all the Chri11Lmn;:,c;:, we shared. Love you all. Your loving family, Mom (Charlotte E. Canion), Beverly, Tommy, Mary Lee & Bruce, Rob, Diana, Cashmere, Brook Lynn To Dean Corgvy and ~taff Merry Ch.ri~tmas and happy new year to you all and your families. John M. Clarke To the Lopez family In Texas Wishing you the very bc;,t nt Christmas: and the new year. John Morris Clarke To Jonet Prioe and Leo Poraloa Wishing you both a merry Christinas illld 11 great new year. John Clarkl! B Seafal'lll'S LOG May all who are still with us have a joyous Christmas. A special blessing to our brothers and sisters: in New Stanley Klemecky To Seafarers around the world May God bless you during the holiday season and beyond. Herbert (Red) House To l=rnd .and Chades Jensen Merry Christmas and a happy new year t6 my husband and son. I love you both and miss you a lot. All my love, Sandra Jen.Jen To Hayes Johnson Happy holidays to you, babe. I love you! Reel (Doretha Johnson) To Maritrans Integrity capt. & crew Season's greetings & best wishes for the holiday season. God bless you! Little darling, Merry Christmas and a very happy retirement. Always, To Riley Wells, Glenn Stephens, Jean Matthey Alex McDonald, and any other buddies of mine at the Great Lakes & Seattle ports Merry Christmas and happy new year. Tom McNellis Merry Christmas and good sailing to you all. I think of you often and enjoy many interesting memories of sea days gone by. To Bonnie King To Denis Hunlcke My wishes of peace and joy for you this Christmas, and prosperity throughout the new year. Fernando Mesa To all Seafarvr$ Merry Christmas and happy new year to a.II Seafarers and to Janice in the Houston hall. Lester Moore To all Seafarers and their families Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Jimmy Moye and family Hayes & Doretha Johnson Tl) my nusbaM, Amir Kaslm To SIU officials and staff May you all have the very best holidays- and more. Thomas Tobias Merry Christmas and happy new year. Thanks for the good work. Thomas Tobias Ron Pedrys families Very warm season's greetings to all Seafarers and sincerest condolences to all those who have lost a loved one. Harlan R . Peters To Vincent Coss & family Years go by but I haven't forgotten my old friend and good union man. Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Philippines. William, Vilma & Tommy Lqq Rackley William, Vilma & Tommy Lee Rackley To all my friends on the L.akes Greetings from Stan Klemecky. To the Seafarers LOG To the SIU members and their To Charlotte Canion & family I would like to wish my mom and family a Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Philippines. Though you are away this holiday, you are close in my heart and mind, My best wishes to you and al I the crew and their families. And my prayers to the families who lost loved ones in New York Sept. 11. May peace be with all. Love from your wife and the rest of the family, Irma Kasim you all. Have a blessed and Merry Christmas. May God bless each one of you and your families. Jamqs H Nl!unl!r line at 9036 Saffron Rd., Honor, MI 49640. God bless. Harry L. Stockman To Nell Matthey To the Haggadones Merry Christmas and happy new year, Hank and Max. Jim Gregory To the Mississippi Queen crew & staff A special Christmas greeting to Unite and stand together and have the best of holidays. Please drop me a Merry Christmas from Tommy Tobias. To the staff at the Tacoma hall Best wishes from the "Ariang Express." Jack Utz To Seafarers LOG staff Keep up the great work. Best holiday greetings. Jack Utz To Captain Kucharske Best holiday greetings to you and yours. Jack Utz Det:ember 2001 �Retired NMU Port Agent De Roussell Dies (Editors note.- the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer intent_ The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) s Belated Thanks For Anthrax Shot In April 1998, we were advised by the captain that we would be taking anthrax shots. There was a lot of rebelling among the SIU crew members on board the 1st Lt. Alex Bormyman. The members, as well as myself, had some concerns about this drug ~ince there was not a lot of information about anthrax_ I had never heard of it nor had any of my fellow SIU brothers and sisters_ The union sent out information about anthrax and its possible use as a terrorist attack to the crew_ The union urged us to take it, but there was a lot of resentment on the part of the crew for being asked by the union to take such an unknown drug. Now, in light of September 11, 100 I - and the use of anthrax in the Senate and Congress and the targeting of the media along with the general populaliun of America and the fear that it has caused the American people-I would like to thank the SIU and the union leadership for their foresight in having the SIU members take the anthrax shot. Eddie Aperto Atlantic Beach, Fla. October LOG Cover Worthy of Framing I must congratulate the staff of the Seafarers LOG for the impressive front page of the October issue. When my friend, who is a super patriot and a member nfthe DAR, saw it, she wanted it and is going to have it framed. Henri Starckx Vero Bcal:b, Fhl. .. , October Issue Made Me Proud Thank you for the October issue of the LOG_ The colored picture was bca.utifuL I've mid every word 1 twice. As a former 27-year resident of New York and a maintenance man for the hall ott 201h Street one of the photos of the Manhattan sky1ine from the roof of the hall was just as I remember seeing it myself. T was proud to read that the union and its many fine brothers and sisters did, indeed, help in the efforts to relieve the tension and confusion felt by the million~ who were affected by the events. I am very proud to have worked for the union, and I thank you for the wonderful coverage of the events of September 11 _ It did help ease the pain, coming from the union point of view. God bless you all. Arthur Norman Sjaastad Hunhvill~ 7 TtYH DBt:ember 2001 October LOG Cover Captures Real SIU I think that your artwork on the cover of the October issue of the LOG is superb. It most certainly depicts the seafaring men and women of the SIU. We, the American Merchant Marine, have stood ready, willing and able to serve our country since 1938. Thank you and God bless. Danny Brown .. Tnmh;m, Ga_ . Octoher LOG Covar An Award Winner I wouJd like to compliment the LOG staff for the excellen.t front page of the October 2001 issue_ It is so appropriate in this current CilSlS. I don't know if there is in the publishing industry any kind of an award for graphic and significant public service effort in time of public need, but there should be some kind of notice paid. As a labor-related publication, it takes on special significance_ We all remember the WWII posters that were a public service. The "Loose Lips Sink Ships" and "You Bet I'm Going Back to Sea!" posters ofWSA are memborable (at least to some of us!)_ So you guys can indeed be the "Poster Boy (Girl) of the Year_" A.J. Snider Birmingham, Ala. .. ,.. Trying to Understand Religious Equality As a retired Seafarer and a long-time world traveler, I have had ample opportunities to observe and study a wide variety of foreign cultures and most of the world's more prominent religions. Having been raised by tolerant parents who taught me the merits of racial, ethnic and religious equality, I must confess that at thi~ time of America's current struggle with far-reaching terrorism, I am having trouble; with the concept of so-called religious equality. Afghanistan's ruling Taliban radicals cannot successfully continue to masquerade as true believers of the Islamic faith while proceeding with their practice of organized murder and global terrorism. At one and the same time, the SIU can and will continue to steadfastly support and promote equality among the U.S.-flag seafaring community for the good and welfare of its loyal membership as wdl as for the union's worthy goal of a continuing American presence in the world of ocean commerce _ .. certainly a more valid "religion" than the Taliban's agenda of support for the Osama bin Ladens of this world_ James W. Krebser Stuart, Fla. II( )II Seafarers LOG Gets Around Many thanks and much appreciation for sending me the LOG, which I always look forward to reading. Let me tell you how far this wonderful paper goes_ From the USA, it comes to me in Western Australia, 10,000 miles away. After I read it, I send it 3,000 miles away to Hobart1 Tasmania, to Capt. D_ Smith_Afterwards, he sends it more than 11000 miles away to Sydney, Australia, to another old salt who served in World War II aboard U.S. Army transport ships. After that, God only knows where it goes. In my old age, I often think of old shipmates who I sailed with in World War II. I wish you all the best for Christmas and the new year_ Rusty De Roussett, retired port agent for the NMU in San Francisco, passed away Oct. 19 in that city following a long bout with heart disease. He was 79. De Roussett joined the NMU during World War II, first sailing as an OS in 1944. He later sailed as an AB and as bosun before coming ashore in 1950 to work in the NMU's San Francisco hall as dispatcher/patrolman and, eventually, port agent. He retired in June 2000. During his NMU career, he also successfully ran a Job Corps program that graduated numerous culinary workers, many of whom went on to careers aboard U.S. merchant shipsDe Roussett regularly participated in the San Francisco Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, as well as the Jeremiah O'Brien Victory Memorial and other industry associations_ He also was active in the San Francisco Labor Rusty De Roussett CounciL Former coworkers remembered him as straightforward, friendly and professional in assisting the membership_ They noted that De Roussett was wellliked and tireless when it came to helping members _ De Roussett is survived by his wife, Miki; his daughter, Wendy; his son, Michael; and two grandchildren. Heading Back from Europe John E. Helman Fremantle, Western Australia • )I> Memories In a Bottle As a tribute to James L Miller, a seaman for 48 years, and a former shipmate, I requested Cynthia Casper, a cook on the APL Thailand (who also sailed with Miller) to launch a bottle with a photo and note. While at sea on April 16, 2000, there was a little ceremony at coffee time aboard ship, and the bottle was launched. On Oct. 7, 2001, I got a call from Sterling, Alaska that the bottle had been found on a beach on Montague Island_ Mike Stasak had flown to Montague Island for a day of beachcombing with his wife, son, brother and sister-in-law. He called me when he returned home_ Recertified Bosun Jamie Miller provided these photos taken aboard the Seafarers-crewed MV Tanabata. The images were snapped this summer, with the ship headed back to the U.S. after stops in Southampton, England and Radicatel, France. Among those pictured in the top left photo are (back row, from left) Chief Steward Tommy Smith, Chief Mate William Rapone and Miller_ Pictured in photo at right are Miller and OS Dennis Avila. The bosun noted that crew members particularly enjoyed a July 4 cookout aboard the Tanabata: "As the saying goes, a good time was had by all." Burial at Sea Gordon Dri§coll Warren, Ore. (Editor's Note; In a letter from Stasak t<J retired SIU member Driscoll, Stasak notes that "it was just a pure chance of luck that we went there that parti.cular day to that particular beach. __ The next high tide could have washed the bottle funher back on the beach... <Jr the ocean could have claimed it back again." He also included u photograph of his ,'lL'lter-in-law, Brenda, finding the bottle.) The remains of Brother Roy Shortt were committed to the sea, in accordance with his wishes. On Oct. 8, 2001, the officers and crew of the Atlantic (USSM) gathered on the after mooring station for a prayer ceremony_Brother Edward Porter, chief steward, read Psalm 23 and Captain Lawrence T. Lyons concluded with a reading from St. John Chapter 3. Shortt, who sailed as an AB, died June 2, 2001. He was 64_ In above photo are (from left) Bosun Marvin Zimbro, Chief Mate Bruce Badger. Steward Porter and Capt Lyons. Below, Miks Stasak's sister-inlaw, Brenda, picks up the bottle on a beach on Montague Island more than a year later_ Gathered in prayer are (from left) QMED Jim Doyle, Chief Cook Rudy Shields. AB Mark Bissonnette, 1s1 A/E Robbie Roche, ABs Dave Campbell and Carl Sands, Electrician John Cronan, AB Maamor Mia and 3rd Mate Erik Cox. In the back is 200 A/E Joe . Mastromarino. The photos were taken by Chief Engineer Peter Va Vigne. seafarers LOG 9 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR NMU PENSION l'LAN AND ANNUITY l'LAN 401KPLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Plan and Annuity Plan 401K Plan, EIN 13-6592643, Plan No. 002, for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31 , 2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through insurance and through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $278,897. These expenses included $278,897 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 289 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $2,345,497 as of December 31, 2000, compared to $2,083 ,592 as of January 1, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $261 ,905. This increase includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $540,802 including employee contributions of $591 ,411 , $10,421 in other contributions, and earnings from investments of $(61,030). Your Rights lo Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. an accountant's report; 2. financial information; 3. assets held for investment; 4. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers; and 5. information regarding any common or collective trusts, pooled separate accounts, master trusts or l 03 - 12 investment entities in which the plan participates. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of William Dennis, who is Fund Administrator, Board of Trustees of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plans, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY 10001; (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $0.76 for the full annual report, or 4 cents per page for any part thereof You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes. or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual repmi at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plans, 360 West 3l a Street, New York, NY 10001) and at the U.S . Department of Labor in Washington, D.C, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to rhe Department should be addressed to : Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SUMMARY AllllUAL REPORT? FOR NMU PENSION TRUST OF THE NMU PENSION AND WELFARE PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Trust of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, EIN 13-6592643, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31. 2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $38,336,830. These expenses included $2,568,455 in admitristrative expenses and $35,768,375 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1l ,2 l 0 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefit~. Th.e value of plan ·assets, &fter subtracting liabilities of the plan. was $388,800,076 as of December 3 l , 2000, compared to $405,140,455 as of January l, 2000. Dl.lring the plan year, th~ plaIJ. experienced a decrease in its net assets of $ 16,340,379. Thjs decrease incloq~s unrealized appreciation and depreciation'in the vatue of ... plan assets; that is. the difference between the value of . the plan·s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets _~yqwred during the year. The plan had a total income of $~1;996;45'1 including _employer contributions of : $'1;082-."250, realized gains of$1,470,944 from the sale of as~ets~ ' and e~is from investments of $18,967,820. Minimum Funding Standards An . actuary's ·statement~ -shows that enQugh ·-mouey was contributed to 'the plan-to keep it futided in .aceor-· dance. wi.thtl;l¢.)p.inimum :ffi11!1~g · ~~d~~ds of ~m:~?\fr.:;: Your Rights to AdditionaUnformation annu- You have the right~ reeeiv~ a copy of the full al report, or any pa,rt thereat ·on request. The items listed below are included inthafreport . ANNUAL REPORTS FORNMU Your Rights to Addttlunal Information You have the right to rey~iye ~ copy of the full annu;\l report, or any pm thereo~. P.Q.<n:;,quest. The items list· ".Wi:ough December 31. 2000. The annual report has been · ed below are included in th.a.tre~rt: :· filed · With the Pension and Welfare Benefits L an accountant's report; · 'Administration, U.S. Department .of Labor, as requited 2. financial information ap.q Ji:iformation on pay- _ '"" ''uhder the Employee'Retireme:nt Income S~cmity Ac::t of ments to service providers;:.. ,. ; · 19'74 (ERISA). · 3. assets held for investment; ·4. transactions in exc~ss .o-£5 .pe:rcent oftheRlati> Insurance Information assets- and . ~; - . . . .. - :z~~ :; .:' -" The plan has contracts with Connecticut General Life 5. insur~ce infonn~on;"fuch!_ding sates .Insurance Compm:iy, to pay Medical claims incurred missiqn~ paf:4."Y. ~~aµce .carriers. .~ --.;:.::··-~::'·"'.>'~,:: ·· 'under die.terms of llie plan. The.to:tal premiums p~id for To o'bta~µ a. CQPY . ~ffh,~d\dl aun~~l/~l?ort, ()~;~y p~ . '.tli~ · ptati.yoar tuding p~qem!Xll'Jl, ::iooo were $587,234. thereof, wnte.or calUhe <lfli:Ge of Wtlham De®l~ wbo ts ··:. · Be:~iiU:~· thtty ate· so called ~·expetietl.ce-.rated" con" Pund.Adr:rtfo15ttatot, Board of Trustees of Welfare Fund ::· ~~cts, . tll'~· premium costs are ~ffected byj among other of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31• things; the nwulier and size. Qf claims. Of the total insw~ Strf:et, NewYork.,NY ,10001~ (212) 337-4900. The charge 11nce premiumg paid f<)r the plan year ending December tQ covi;r wpying oosts will be $1.52 for the full atlJ,luaf .3 l, won, tht pttm:iµms paid under such "experience,, report, or 4 ctttts ~t page for any part thereof. rarcdtr eontracts were $516,247 and rhe total of all beneYou also have rhe right to receive .from the plan .;fif claims paid under these e.\pe.dence-rated contracts administrator. on request and at no charge. a statement of co¥:_-:-' · ~1-lf~g tb'e plan yearwM $39l,J04, -Basie FIURCial Statement . .The ;alue of plan assets, a:ftel;. subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $24,;l9I,989 as oftlecember 31. 2000, compared to $24,821,302 as of January 1. 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $429,313. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; thm .i~. the difference between the value of the plrul'li ll$S'et.s at the, eftd pf the year and the value of the assets at .the.~eginnin~ of the year or the cost of assets acquired dµring the year. During the plan year, tbe plan had a total inooruc of $9~371~96 inoluding employer contributions uf$7,355.A6Z, rcalizctllosisc5 of$153,817 fwm the ~l~ Qf '"~t:t~. ;md i;amingg from imrestmcnts of $2,169,31 l and other income of $340, Plan expenses were $9,800,()09. These expenses in- eJuded -$1,427~555 in administrative expenses and · $S,3J~,ro:i in~~tl~ _pJ1id to pwtici~w aodbeneficiarles. , ,, ro .-.::- ~scb and liabilitie.s of the plan nnd aceompnnying statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes. or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements atti! ~ccompanying n.otes: will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copy~ ing costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the lega!Jy protected right to cxrunine the annual report at the main office of the plan (B6atd of Tl:'listMg l'lf Welfare Fund of the NMU 'Pension and Welfare Plan,360 West 31 .. Street, New York, NY 10001) illld at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C.• or t.o obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labo.r upotl payment of copying costs. Requ~t. to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure RoomJ Room N5638 1 Pension and Welfare Benefits AdminiGttation, U.S. Department of Labor~ 200 Comnimtio.n Avenue,}f.W., W:whingco.n, DC 20210. the notes~ or a To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of William Dennis, who is Fund Administrator, Board of Trustees of NMU Pension .and Welfare 'Plan, New York, NY 10001; (212) 337~4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.08 for the full annual report, or 4 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the ass~ts and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan accompanying nores, or both. lf you request a copy -0f the full , ~nn-qat· i;eport from the plan administrator, these two ~tatemeµts ·and. accompanying notes will be included as part Of that report. The charge to cover copy~ ing costs given above .does not include a charge for the copymg of these portions of the report because these por~ tions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the atlnual report att}Je lnain <>ffice of the plan and at the U.$. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to 99tai1' a.copy .trQm . th.~ . !J.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying Requests to the Department should be addressed '. to: Public Disclosure Room, Room and . .. costs. N5638•. Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. U.S. Department of Labor, 200 ConstitutiQu Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR NMU VACATION PLAN SUMMARY SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR WELFARE FURB OF THE NMU l'ENSION AND WELFARE PLAN · This is aBummary of me annual report of the Welfare Fund Qf the NMtJ Pension and Welfare Plan, BIN 136700827, Plan Nti. 501, for the period Janu~cy I, 2000 1. an accountanfs report; 2. financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3. assets held for investment; 4. transactions in excess of 5% of the plan assets; 5. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers; 6. information regarding any common or collective trusts, pooled separate accounts, master trusts or I 03-12 investment entities in which the plan participates; and 7. actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, This is a summary of the annual report of th M acation Plan, 13-6700828, Plan No. 501 , for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31 , 2000. The annual repon has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S . Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $2,003,004 as of December 31, 2000, compared to $1,589,602 as of January 1, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $413,402. This increase includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets ; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of rhe year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $8,176,265 including employer contributions of $7,997,269 and earnings from investments of $178,996. Plan expenses were $7,762,863. These expenses included $700,638 in administrative expenses and $7,062,225 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. an accountant's report; 2. financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3. assets held for investment: and 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets . To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of William Dennis, who is Fund Administrator, Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001; (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $0.52 for the full annual report, or 4 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31' Street, New York. NY 10001) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N. W., Washington, DC 20210. "'. St:idiln:r.s LO& Dooomber 2001 �This andy versi of the Paul Hall Cen r's catalog is rinted in the Seafaren /JJC as a convenience to SID membe~. Please keep it for reference. Paul Hall Center Coune Guide-2002 0 ffering the most U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses of any maritime school in the nation, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education enters its 35t11 year in high gear. Based in Piney Point, Md., the school is a hub of STCW training, featuring unsurpassed educational facilities and peaceful surroundings that facilitate learning. Among the school's most beneficial training tools are the bridge and engine simulators, the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School (located on a nearby satellite campus) and the culinary lab. The ~aul Hall Center offers everything from entry training to license preparation to academic support and more. Students at the southern Maryland school also may receive college credit recommendations for successfully completing certain sanctioned courses. As vocational training for U.S. mariners seemingly becomes more important eaeh year, the Paul Hall Center continues offering state-of-the-art schooling for Seafarers. An overview of the courses available at Piney Point (including the 38 Coast Guardapproved classes) is contained in this four-page section. Students should note that courses and class dates may change due to the manpower needs of SI Li-contracted companies. Therefore, Seafarers should check the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date class listings. Course descriptions and schedules also are available on the SIU's web site, located at www.seafarers.org . The basic eligibility for SIU members who want to upgrade at Piney Point includes 120 days' seatime in the previous year, one day of sea time in the last six months prior to the date the class starts, a copy of their z-card (front and back) , a copy of the identification page of their union book, plus any other course-specific requirements. If the course mandates a U.S. Coast Guard test to acquire the endorsement. then the upgrader must meet all Coast Guard requirements prior to taking the class. Some courses have other specific requirements which are printed in bold. For more information about the Pa ul Hall Center or any of its courses. contact the Admissions Office, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education , PO. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075 , or call (301 ) 994-0010. Able Seaman This four-week course leads to endorsement as an able seaman (AB). It consists of hands-on training and classroom work covering <leek seamanship, r ules of the road , marlinespike seamanship, helrnsmanship, cargo handling, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, anchoring and mooring, and aids to navigation. Students must have a lifeboat endorsement in order io take the AB course. Students completing the AB course m ust attend the Governme nt Vessels course immediately afterward. (I'his course i,s limited to 25 students maximum.) ARPA - Automatic Radar Plotting Aids This course of instruction incorporates the use of ARPA simulation equipmPnt to oporate, ohRflrvfl and 111il izp, the radar plotting aids. tudems will gain an undersUllding of t.he liruitaLiora of I.he aids as well as their pedonmmce fac-toTl!i, ioern;or inputs and rnalfunctions and will gain a knowledge of tracking capabilities, proce55ing, operational warnings and iarget acquibition. Students must h ave comp1e te d th e Rada r Observer course in order to enroll in this class. Bridge Resource Management -Unlimited Unlicensed Apprentice Courses Tnd u rlc-_.., fl 20-hom flhiphntlrrl Mnitat1on dos<; anrl a 20-honr galley familiarization class. Aftn students complete 90 days' seatime in the M.pprcnl icc progrrtm, ih0Jo1('" who choo1'e to l'!ai1 in lht> sleward depart· 1.m: n l will rdurn lu the ::ichool for u four- er-k gulley oporat1ono dao.."i. Calley opera t ion~ featurcc; a pair of two-wel'k moduk'l. Galley Operations cornplecin~ Lhc unlicensed appremire progrom. Non-graduates musr hnvr 365 days' Mmnlmrn rnuHt haVf' 240 du .·• semime m enroll nfrer seatime llil an A to enroll. The courne consisrs of two. two-week modules (for u total of four weeks). Each module includes 35 hours, wirh additional time participating iu lhe school's galley operaLiuns. Bridge Resource ~fanage-mr-nt-Un l imited is a five-day, 37-hour .S. Coast Guard-approved Category 1 course. The course is de.signed for persons with significant shipping e>...1Jerience who hold or are seelcing a .S. Coast Guard license. This COUTS(' fulfills the training requirements of effective bridge teamwork as set forth in STC 95, A-TI/1 , A-TT/2 and B-VTTT/2 and 46 CFR 10.25 and 10.209. Topics include situational awarene..."iS and air chain analysis, international regulations for the prevention of collisions aL sea. voyage planning and record keeping, bridge procedures. navigational wawhstancling, pilot bridge interaction. vessel emergencies and effeccive wmmunicutions.Thero will be extensive time spent in Lhe full mission bridg imularor. Course entry rcquirement.s are current radar Certified Chief Cook Mum.bum mu.bl h1:1ve 180 duys' oeaume afLer completing galley operations to enroll. The course con ists of six, two-week modules that are stand-alone (for a total of 12 weeks). This structure allows eligible upgraders to enroll at the start of any module. Advanced Galley Operations certification ~nd ARPA. Celestial Navigation The ix-week course covers the areas of celestial navigation required for Licen ing as a second or third mate wtlimited and for all limiled licenses. Students are instru ted in latitude observations by sun and Polari , nmning fu es by swi., stars and planets, compm; error by amplitude and azimuth, star identification, and care amended STCW convention. Topics include principles of the global marine distres.5 and safety system communirotions, distress alerting and operational procedures for VHF DSC, INMARST-C, MF/HF, NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART and VHF (SCT). The cou rse blends classroom instruction and practical exercises. Lifeboat/Water Survival Students in this two-week course can earn lifeboat cert.i· fication at the end of the dllli5. Featuring a mix of practical training and classroom instruction, th e course covers emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat lawiehing and recovery, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Additionally, students learn pructicul survivul methods and the use of emergency radio and distress signals. A minimu m of three hours per day is spent outdoors in lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/coxswain training and davit operation . (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Radar Observer/Unlimited The eight-day radar obaerver/unlirnited -laao leada lo u radar observer endorsement that is good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by tne UL . Coast Gu ard, the course features hands-on training and classroom work, including radar theory, observation, operati.on and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, colli ion avoidance and navigational exercise. Stud ntE operate modern audio-visual and radar simulation gear, as well as the full shiphandJing simuJator, as they practice controlling and maneuvering a vessel, plotting col.1TSC5 and safely guiding a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Also included are practical exercises anrl ]p..c.turf'.s covering inland waterway and river navigati.on and piloting. Specialty Trained Ordinary Seaman This course i · d~igne<l for deck trainees who need a fast track to Ratings Forming Part of the avigational Watch. It is a Coast Guard-approved Category 1 course that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 12.05.3(c) and STCW Table A-II/4. Topics cov red in the course include: anchoring, mooring, knot-tying, gyro and mag- netic compai;s, wheel watch, error chain analysis and pilot interactions. helm control, rules of the road, IALA buoy ystem , hipboard communications, helm watch relief arn.l luukuut watdL Third Mate Mcn:iliun; UIUbL have 180 tlayb' ~ealime afLer completing cenified chief cook to enroll . The course con~isi.s o f four one-wct'k modulc.s (for a totru and use of the sextant. (')f tom wct"okfl). GMDSS Chief Steward or great license, or show 9 current U. . Coac;t Guard approval letter indic.ating they are d igihle to sit for a pgradcrs in the third mate course will study all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard license exam for third mate. The 14-week curriculum includes instruction in all areas of terrestrial and celestial navigation, deck seamanship, rul of the road, shipbuilding, ship stabil- licorwc greater than 200 tons. The class is designed to meet the requirements set forth in Table A-TV/2 or the ity, cargo handling, federal regulations, watchkeeping, ship maneuvering, constru ction a n d siability. ApplirfilltB for this 70-hour course must hold a 200-ton Members must have 180 days' seatime after completing advanced galley operations to enroll. Thi1' is a 12-week clas.9. December 2001 Seafarers LOS 11 �Many engine department courses have prerequisites. For example, to be accepted for Advanced Refrigeration/Containers, students must have successfully completed Marine Electrical Maintenance I (MEM I) and Refrigeration System Maintenance and Operations. Fireman/Watertender and Oiler This year, SHLSS offers a six-week FOWf test preparation course leading to the endorsement as fireman/watertender and oiler. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engine room equipment, e~aine room procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watch.standing, starting and securing main engines, steam and water cycle., fuel oil and lube oil systems, diesel engines, refrigeration systems and auxiliary machinery. The class prepares tudents for . Coast C\lard general safety, oiler and fireman/watertender tests. Students completing the FOWT course must attend the Government Vessels course immediately afterward. QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Racing consists of a 12-week comse leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer and junior engineer. The coun;e of instruction prepares the student to test for the U.S. Coast Guard exams in each of these ratings and includes classroom and practic.al training. QMED Classification Step~ 4th Clad QMED - SHLSS/ PHC QMEDAny Rating certificate or USCG QMEDAny Rating 3rd Clau QMED - QMED-Any Rating sucoossfully completing one mm1dRlory an<l ono or 1nore elective courseio 2nd Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating successfully completing two mandatory and two or more elective courses Jlt Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating i;uccessfulJy completing all mandatory courses and three or more elective coursc.s. Mandalory courses are MEM L Power P/nni Maintenanw WJd Diesel Tt!dmofugy. No more than two engine department courses oan ~ l-aken per &tay gt th"" !i!C.hool. Any member wii.h an engineer's liccrt.."IC 11 will be classified as a 4' Clas QMED. Power Plant Maintenance 11-ic majority of thia aix.-week course feat\,lres lw.nde-on tro.inl.n15, oovering " vm-iety of topic.c;. Soml' cla.. 1·0 m work al o i , included. ~ubj els include pipefitting1 thermal insularion, vJJlvli' repa1r, pump repair/o erhaul, hydrnulic "Y"tem repair, driLiing/machine I hread fabrication, uso of various epoxies and similar compounds for emergency and temporary r@pai rs, maintenance nf rower transmission equ ipment (such OS ffoxible couplings), use of proper o;ls and grca..¥.13 for bearing ma..iniemmcc and lubrication, reconditioning !!!hell and tube heat cxcha11g1-ws, centrifugal lube oil/fuel oil purifier mairnenance, and removal of hRavy Rguipmem in t.he crnri.i1c· rnnm . Course entry requirement is QMEDAny Rating. Marine Electrical Maintenance I '1'lw _u -ureek coiJr"e of instrurtion kAding to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance All FOWT, AB and QMED applicants must submit a Us_ Coast Guard fee of $280 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. 12 SBatanws LOii I consists of practical training and classroom instruction aimed at providing the basic skills required of shipboard electricians. The range of topics includes basic electrical theory, DC and AC circuits, electrical safety, electrical test equipment and troubleshooting, electrical protective and switching devices, electrical wiring diagram and hematics, control and power circuits, batteri , AC generation and distribution equipment, transformers, lighting systems and fixtures, galley and miscellaneous heating equipment, ingle-speed AC motors and across-the-line starters, and wiring techniques. room work. Fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment are among the subjects covered in this class. Also addressed are principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of other shipboard systems. Upon completion of the course, a Paul Hall Center certificate of graduation will be issued. Course entry requirement is QMEDAny Rating. Course entry requirement is QMEDAny Rating. Basic Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance II De.signed to help Seafarers develop an understanding of what goes on inside ihe electronic boxes found aboard ship, this four-week course covers principle.s of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student also will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and t.he instructor will work with each tudent indtvidually to ensure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. Aimed at providing the more advanced skills required of the shipboard electrician, this six-week course features hands-on training and classroon1 instruction and leads to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance II. Among the subjects covered are interpretation of the ational Electrical Code, specialized electrical test equipment, advanced application of circuit protection and switching devices, relay logic, complex control circuits, DC and AC generators, voltage regulators, electrical distribution hardware, DC motors and controllers, AC motors and controllers, deck machinery, motor generator sets, converters, inverters and rectifiers, electric propulsion systems and interior communications systems. Also, the course will include an introduction to solid state electronic controls and their applications, and the general maintenance re.sponsihilities of the electrician, as well as troubleshooting and repair. Course entry requirement is Marine Electrical Maintenance I. Diesel Engine Technology This four-week cour~c, lCtl.ding to certification jn dic~d engine technology, consist.a of classroom instruction and hands-on training. Topics of instruction include diesel engine theory; two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of low-, medium- and high-speed diesel engines. Also covered arc a!;SOCiated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrica. tion and cooling systems, and fuel injection and starting systems. Students receive praclical training in the operation and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessel1'. Course entry requirements are ()MEO-Any Rating or equivalent inland experience. Hydraulics The curriculum in th<' four-week hydraulics course blends practical training with class- Marine Electronics Tech I The marine electronics technician program is a four-week course. Topics included in the course are AC and DC circuits, active and passive components, amplifiers, power supplies, antenna systems, satellite and radar systems, microprocessor control systems, digital control systems and systems troubleshooting. Course entry requirement is Basic Electronics. Pumproom Maintenance Leading to certification in pwnproom maintenance and operations, this fuur-week d~s includes hands-on training and classroom work. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, operation fiil.d maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operations, cargo measurement, discharging procedures, ballasting procedure.s, tank cleaning. inen gas systems and more. Upon completion of the course, a Paul Hall Center certificate of graduation will be issued.. In order to take this class, students must already have taken the Tanker Assistant DL (formerly Tanker Operation/Safety) course (described on next page) and be certified as a QMED-Any Rating or hold endorsement as a pwnpman. Refrigeration System Maintenance & Operations Now an elective, this six-week class blends prac- tical and cla.55room instruction leading to certification in refrigeration system maintenance and Bridge Resource Management-Inland Bridge Resource Man~cment-InJand is a five-day, 37-hoW' .S. Coast Cuanl·apprnvt:d C;ik:gury 1 course. The course is designed for persons holding tt limitt"fl license. This course fulfills t.he Lrai:ning requirements of effecb.v~ bridge teumwork m:: i;:et forih in STCW gs, A-II/l , A-TT/2 and B-VTTl/2 and 46 (iFR 10.2S ;mn 10.209. The ohjecti.ve of this course is to provide limited licensed members eeking near coastal or ocean endorsement with the knowledge and kills nc('J'llBary ro 8UpPrvise a navigational watch. Topics include situational a\\ arnm,;i, auJ air cha.in ii.m:tly ·U!, vuyuge plo.nni:ri; illld rooord keeping, bridg pr dur . navigational watch.standing pilot bridge interaction, vessel emergenci and effective communications.There will be xten ive time pent in the full mis ion bridge imulator. Course entry requirement is current radar certification. Engine Room Familiarization Designed for prospective tugboat engineers, thi!!I two-wed: dai.s prnvidca instruction in thf> following ~irf'as: f'ngineroom safety, engineering plant nomenclature. piping system hard ar , ll functional description of main propulsion and au..Wi~ machinery and associated piping systems, plant operations and watchk.eeping, and afe handling of fuels and oil spill prevention. Engine Room Operations & Maintenance This course is designed for inland personnel with intermediate skills to operations. Among the topics covered are theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, acr.essories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized, such as the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Hands-on shop training includes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration system from basic system components. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Students must be rertified as QMED -Any Ra1ing oc have equivalent inland experienre or hold Coast Guard endorsements as refrigeration engineer and electrician in order to enroll for this course. Refrigerated Containers This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated containers maintenance and consists of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience enables student.s to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board ships carrying refrigerated c..ontainers. Students receive training in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. 1bis includes the various types of engines, refrigeration and electrical systems. The course is designed to help students develop a systematic approach to troubleshooting, 85 well 85 to acquaint them with specific maintenance procedures. Comse entry requirements are Marine Electrical Maintenance I and the basic Refrigeration System course. Welding Classroom instruction and on-the-job training compose this fow--week course, which features practical training in electric arc urelding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Paul Hall Center certificate of graduation will be i sued. Third Assistant Engineer The course of instruction le..a.ding to licensing as a third ::u;sistant engineer consists of classroom instruction in such topics ru; diesel propuJsion plants, steam propulsion plants, ~ngincering safety, auxiliary boilers and <liesds, water systems, electricity generating plants, electrical distribution and electrical devices. The 12-week course, which meets US. Coast Guard requirements for licen:,i.ng, also includes steam turbines, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning and auxiliary systems. prepare assistant engineers for all phases of engineroom operations and routine maintenance. Additionally, the two-week curriculum prepares studems to as ume the duties of the chief engineer. Engine Room Troubleshooting & Casualty Control This Lwo-week course is an advanced skills program designed to upgrade the skills of th(l <'hii?f Pngin-r for handling emergencies and other non-routine operating conditions. Tankerman (PIC) Barge This 40-hour course leat.6 to the endon,ement as tankerman (PIC) barge. The bject of thi COUTS<' i to provide the k:nowl dge and kill as.5ociated with tank barge operations and to upenrise the afe and pollution-free transfer of dangerous liquid . (This course is limited co 25 students maximum.} Limited License/License Prep Aimed at pr paring tudems to l~L for any limited tonnage license, this eight-week course consists of clas.5room instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, fedcral regulutiooo, firot oid, CPR and firefighting. Students must have an AB endorsement and 540 days of sea.time on an SIU-contracted. vessel OR equivalent inland experience in order to take the limited license/ license prep exam. December 2001 �All students attending upgrading programs at the Paul Hall Center participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Government vessels, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, industrinl relations and fire fighting eitlrer are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Government Vessels As part of its ongoing goal of providing the best possible training for Seafarers while staying a step ahead of lhe industry's needs, this three-week class is open to Seafarers sailing in any department. The course is structured as three one-week, stand-alone modules. The modules ma be taken in any order. Included in the first week are an introd.uc· tion to the U.S. Military Sealift Command and military vessels, damage contro~ CBRD (chemicaJ, biological, radiological defense), anti-terrorism level Tand h11zardous materials training. The second week features forklift operations, underway replenishment and ertical replenishment. Cargo-handling and crane operations arc included in the third week. (I'his course is required ofstudents attending AB or FOWT courses.) Oil Spill Prevention and Containment This one-week course consists of classroom and practical training exercises. Topics of instruction include rypea of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, hazardous materirus training, spill prevention, and small boat operations. Students al~o 1:ecei.ve i.n~lrudion in spill containment boo~ and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered are selection of absorbents, Buotion oquipmont fl.Ild 5kimmers and their pro~r U!ile. Hazmat Recertification Available for personnel who have completed 40- or 24-hour hazardous materials (hazmat) course.o; and whn must ho annually recertified, this one-day dass includes a regulatory overview of Occupational Safety and Health Aut (OSHA) requirements, as well as reviews of toxology terminology, medical monitoring imtrumems and techniques, site-control illld r.mcrgcncy preparedness, proper use of respiratory protection and monitoring equipment and new technology. First Aid and CPR St.uder1ts int.his three-day da<;s learn ihc principles urnl 1Pchniques of safety and bas;c f;r!>I aid as well as car<liopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Fire Fighting The one-week basic fire fighting course provides students with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, fire fighting equipment and materials and techniques for using them safely. tudents receive 20 hours of classroom training and 10 hours of practical training. pon successful completion of the course, students receive a .S. Coast Guard-recognized certificate of graduation from the Paul Hall Center. Advanced Fire Fighting During this two-wet>lc course, sh1dcnts learn hm: to blueprint a cl and organize emergency squads for fire fighting. The class covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crew members and land-based fire units, leadership roles and rt>..sponsibilities documentation of crew training, and emergency squad organizing. Students also stud how to in pect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going throucrh shipboard imulations and actual fir fighting drills. 1 Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeherg School, all SID members attend indu5trial relations courses for one week. Seafarers learn a.bout che maritime industry and the role of U.S. shipping in the economy and in times of crisis. Also, participants review the role of the SIU within the industry and the rights of Seafarers as outlined by the SIU constitution. L tudents gain an understanding f the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are conducted to provide Seafaren; with fuH information on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the wiion's collect.ive barg(l.ining agreements. General Physical Fitness The U.S. Coast Guard places certain physical requirements on all mariners. To ensure the U.S.-flag fleet has physically fit crew members, the SIU encourages Seafarers to exercise prollf"rly. At. Lhc Pnul Ilall. Center, workout progrll111B are indiYiduolly d ignod to moot tho noods of the student. Student ma participate in frM TM Academic Department has a long history ofproviding support and services to members of the Seafarers Iruernational Unian. Since the founding of the school in Piney Point, Md., there has been academic support for students taking vocational programs as well as/or those studenu who require basic skills, English language skills or wish to continue their education. There are a variety of opportunities offered to the mernb@rship. Specific questions about the programs can be answert!d or explained by contacting the Academic Department at (301) 9'J4.. 0010, ext. 5411. General Education Program The CED program is open to all members who do not have a high school diploma. Assistance is offered to prepare students tu take the test. in 1aryland or in tht>ir homf' statf':. Emphasi is placed on writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and art, and mathematics. G.ED students r ceive indivitlualizeu imtruction in preparation for the test. The school for m;,cmy yr.an hn:<! :..u~fully pn-pared. SIU rnembere to pare the test. For many Seafarers, this is a milestone in their lives (Prior to taking th1J test in Maryland, a. 12-week residency ill required.) weight, autilus or Universal weight training, which can be used to gain, lose or maintain body weight. Aerobic and swimming programs also are available. Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) This is a 10-day, U.S. Coast Guard-approved, Category 1 course. It is designed to meet the Code of Federal Regulation requirements for personnel not having the required sea service. The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct operations on tankships. Topics include the 16-hour worker health and safety (HAZWOPER) First Responder/Operalions Level, ship design and operation, cargo characteristics, endosed space entry, cargo transfer and shipment, and pollution prevention and emergency operations and response. LNG Familiarization This three-week course consists of a safety program designed to meet STCW requirements for those who have not served on LNG ships. The course of instructton includes LNG fire fighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG safety, hazardous material, Ll'IG cargo tank Oevel indicators, temperature), LNC cargo pump (Carter pump construction and ops), inert gas generator (general flow system), nitrogen gas system, LNG vapor com· pressor, warm-up heater and boil-off heater. (I'his course is limited to 25 students maximum.) STCW - Proficiency in Survival Craft This 37-hour, five-day course helps Seafarers develop the required knowledge and application skills for water survival including launch, use and recovery of urvival craft as well as the proper use of survival equipment. Additionally, thr. student will understand the procedure.5 necessary to take charge of and maintain. a survival craft and to protect embarked personnel while on boa.rd. STCW - Crowd Management This four-how· course profiles the required knowledge and applicabl skills for crowd management in.eluding controlling a crowd in an emergency situation, locating safety and emergency equipment on b ard a vessel, compli:mce with the ship's emt>rgcncy procedures, effective communications during an emergency illld dcmomjtrution of tho uso of personal life-saving devices. ematical skills. These skills help students experience greater succP_"i!ii in both vocational and academic clo.sst'"..S. Students who r~iv~ luw !'!cores on the T'ABE benchmark examinations, given at the Paul I foll Cent.er, aro encouraged to enroll in this program. Studerlts may enter these classes while unending upgrader courses or may enroll in an extended ABE course offered throughout the year. This seven-hour course is designed for any person having responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situation on passenger ships. The training includes organizing the safe movement of passengers when embarking and disembarking, organizing shipboard emergency procedures, optimizing the use of resources, controlling responses to emergencies, controlling passengers and other personnel during emergency situations, and the establishing and maintaining of effective communications. STCW - Medical Care Provider This 3-day, 21-hour course is designed for SIU members who are employed or may be employed on U.8.-flag ships. lt meets STCW requirements. 81 udents successfully completing this course must take a refresher course within five yt>.ars or provide information to the U.S. Coast Guard documenting maintenance of medical skills. Cardiopulmonary (CPR) certification must be renewed annually. Training as a medical first aid provider is the second level uf medical training required by STCW. Topics include a review of cardiac and airway management, rescuer safety, body structure, examination of trauma victims and medical patients, head and spinal injuries, treatment of burns musculoskeletal injuries medical care of rescued persons, obtaining radio medical advice, medication administration and sterilization techniques. Candidates for the course must possess current certification from the American Red Cross for CPR for the Professional Rescuer or an equivalent certification issued through a similar authorizing agency. STCW Basic Safety Two COlJIS('.5 are offered, each of which is U.S. Coast Cumd-approved. One is a five-day da...s for all personnel who began sailing after August 1, 1998. The other is a four-day dass for all pen;onn~l who beg~n sailing before August 1, 19ll8. Each class meets the fiveyear STCW Chapter VI busic safety requirements. Subjects include personal survival, fire prevention and fire fighting, first aid/CPR., and social responsibility nnd personal safety. Classroom training in cumbjuation with as..<1eSsroent of proficienc, as per TCW tablffl will be conducted and ~nlries made in the training record book. (This class is limited to 25 students maximum.) (l'his coursP does not replace t/u> basic fire fighting or water sunJiJ)a/ training courses required for Coast Guard endorsement as lifeboatman.) skills. It is designed to assist with the fundamental understanding of concepts and theoretical ideas which are the fundan1entals of a given vocational course. Some of these classes are offered prior to the regularly scheduled courses to provide the members with knowledge and skills that will assist them once the classes have begun. The e comses are ideal for students who have be n away from the classroom, need basic skills or do not use English as their native language. English as a Second Language The English as a St>cond Language course aasists tudents in basic Engli h and technical vocabulary skills. The purpose of the clas.s is to give Scillarcrs who have not learned Engli h ~ their natiYe language and who have clifficuhy 8peakiriu, hearing, under tanding and/or writing the English language. the opportunity to crain profici ncy in that language. As much as po ible. instruction will be provided to give th Seafarer the English languagr- slcills neces...,ary to perform the essential tasks within the depa1'tnlent under which he or ·he sails. ClHB!:ies are offere<l throughout the year for those studems requiring in-depth instruction or students ma schedule a~<;isi.ance during tht>ir upgrading cla"-~~"'- Adult Basic Education Basic Vocational Support Program The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program assists student.; in improving their basic language, technical ocabulary and math- The Basic Vocarional Suppon Program assists students in improving course- pecific vocational language and mathematic D""1111ber 1001 STCW - Crisis Mgmt. College Program The Paul Hall Center is a deITT"ee-granti:ng ul.htitut.ion aµproveJ by the Maryland Higher Education Commi ion. Vocational courses also arf' approved for credit by the rnerican Council on Education ( E). Members may apply for college credit for many of the vocational courses that they take while upgrading at the school. ln addition, the center offers general education cour es required for an associate's degree. The school cursociate of Applied Science Degree in rently offers an l raurical cience and Marine Engineering Technology. L tudents are required to have a total of 60 to 70 college hours to earn a degree. Students also may take advantage of remedial programs that help prepare them for college level courses. It is recommended that students meet with a counselor to plan a college program. Seafarel'S LOS 13 �The following is the course schedule for the first half of the new year-January through June 2002-at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Paul Hall Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. Please note that students should check in the Saturday before their course's start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning of the start dates. Safety Specialty Courses Start Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting January 21 February 18 March 18 February 1 March 1 March 28 Government Vessels February 4 March 4 April 1 April 29 May27 February 22 March 22 April 19 May 17 June 14 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* February 18 April 15 March 1 April 26 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28 February 4 February 11 February 18 February 25 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29 May6 January 11 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22 March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 May3 MaylO STCW Medical Care Provider February 11 April 1 May20 February 15 April 5 May24 Course Deck Upgrading Courses Coucse Start Date Able Seaman F~bruuy Date of Completion April 1 May13 March 1 April 26 June 7 January 20 April 21 January 26 April 27 Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland February 11 April 1 February 15 April 5 Bridge Resource Management (BRM)- Unlimited* March 4 May6 March 8 MaylO GMDSS (Simula.tar) February 4 March 11 April 15 May20 February 15 Man:h 22 April 26 May31 Lifeboatman/Water Survival January 21 February 18 March 18 April 15 May 13 February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May24 Limited License May6 June 28 Radar January 21 March 11 January 30 March 20 February 4 March 4 April 1 April 29 May27 February 15 March 15 April 12 May20 June 7 February 18 April 5 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (*must havl! l'adal' unlimitt!tl) 4 ("must have basic fire fighting) ("prerequisite required) :i. Specislty Trsined OS Third Mate* (*prerequisite required) Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week beginning January 7. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning January 7. Academic Department Courses General education and college courses are available as needed. In addition, basic vocational support program courses are offered throughout the year, one week prior to the AB, QMED, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. Recertification Bosun April 8 September 9 May3 October 4 Steward February 4 July 8 Man.:h 1 August 2 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler February 4 April 29 June 7 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 February 15 February 18 Mnrch 29 QMED - Any Rating April 29 July 19 Welding February 4 March 4 April 1 May6 February 22 March 22 April 19 May24 Start Refrigeration Sy~tem Mainten;,n~e 14 March 15 & Operations Seafarers LOB Aerial view of the Paul Hall Center December 2001 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2001 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SIDPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port . Algonac .Baltimore 8 9 12 27 6 5 25 7 15 13 7 2 12 15 5 Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville - ·Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 13 35 25 14 15 24 15 7 2 8 13 10 14 2 6 2 ·:.iO 4 ~a~ .P~ar\bi~·00 ..... ·:. 25 9 12 : -~~. ,L~uis·~/ . :;_.·:· 2 2 3 2 :Puerto J.ii9o.· Tacoma 35 17 10 Wilmington 20 14 13 254 158 97 ::' ~g9tm¢ . :;.:.; .:.:,;.,;..::~.> . o 0 0 o 3 0 0 11 11 7 21 10 13 6 6 Tobtb Port .·: )~int.1.m?i~ :.·· :·. . ~ . ·;·~ · 4 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville ·:, Mobile 18 8 · .: N~W ·Ode~S."·· ·:: ·. 7 ·New York · Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 13 6 1 5 ·Puerto .Rico 5 9 13 13 2 3 2 7 1 2 0 2 3 20 6 I 8 20 Q 27 21 1 8 0 2 3 16 8 2 5 3 13 14 12 0 5 5 8 9 15 3 4 2 2 3 6 5 1 1 1 2 2 2 6 4 16 3 10 10 16 2 51 19 39 6 6 1 7 12 114 205 1 3 6 4 0 3 43 54 21 31 47 24 7 14 9 j. ·. 3 . -0 .. 3 12 13 4 9 15 0 8 0 15 11 92 9 10 58 33 7 20 18 18 0 l 4 12 13 9 7 11 22 Piney Point .............Monday: January 7, February 4 Algonac .................. Friday: January 11, February 8 Baltimore ................Thursday: January 10, February 7 Boston ..................... Friday: January 11, February 8 Duluth .....................Wednesday: January 16, February 13 Honolulu .................Friday: January 18, February 15 Houston .................. Monday: January 14, February 11 18 13 2 2 7 2 5 16 20 407 213 146 ·:· ~:fo~~/~~ford ..'.........Tuesday: January 22, February 19 0 1 0 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: January 15, February 12 40 1 2 Wilmington 14 1 11 5 2 4 3 6 06 44 " .. 9 6 2 0 1 2 17 13 11 31 14 21 10 12 1 1 5 3 4 4 9 35 0 1 5 12 10 2 25 . 11 2 l 3 0 0 2 3 0 6 3 2.···· . 1 .:· ·o 2 6 6 5 ·.~.::::~.,·.:'?:·/· o 4 12 0 4 5 ·l 7 ,. ·9 12 .o. . ,' :. .. .0 5 1 S~ri' Francfsco · ,.S f 'c.ouis Tacoma ota 0 10 26 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Jacksonville ............Thursday; January 10, February 7 Jersey City ,.... .........Wednesday: January 23, February 20 Mobile ··: -<-' ··•• ·,,, ... ..Wednesday: January 16. February 13 ENGINE DEPARTMENT .·.. ouam · . DECK DEPARTMENT 2 l 3 2 2 8 0 l 2 8 1 Trip Reliefs January & February 2002 Membersllip Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 3 2 0 3 2 4 '.,' ' '~"" PQrt 8 2 9 3 1 10 10 0 0 0 3 12 7 4 3 11 5 12 17 2 14 9 76 28 49 207 165 '" 2 11 6 3 34 4 2 19 4 4 18 l 0 7 A 1 .. 3 6 2 0 5' .. 7 5 3 8 14 J acksonvil 1@ Mobile New Orka.ns . NewYork .b 3 0 10 14 Honolulu Houston 12 4 13 .5 9 0 · Norfolk Philadelphia 1 14 6 9 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 2 Q 0 0 Algonac· B,aldmore ,Cuam· .'~ 9·" Hi . 19 . 0 o:: 0 0 .l 6 3 16 20 11 0 4 33 to 12 4 2 28 10 4 3 4 5 9 2 0 1 2 2 2 8 5 73 0 1 0 49 1 5 4 3 6 2 8 2 13 16 l 2 0 0 0 5 2 2 1 2 3 3 0 0 1 · 1· 7 8 3 17 0 3 1 2 13 0 1 0 4 2 58 20 129 0 4 0 0 3 27 8 ENTRY DEPARTMENT :a .' 9 9 48 '·'·,,c.•;,,·;... •.".>\,•C••.;.,_,_,. 0 35 245 4 4 7 2 90 83 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: January 9, February 6 .Sari Francisco ..... ,...Thursday: January 17, February 14 S.an ·.Jm,i.n,"~" ...:.. L .. ,.Thu1'.Sday; Jru;mary 10, February 7 St. Louis .................Friday; Ja~ua~ 18, February i"s Savannah .......... ...... Friday: January 11, February 8 .aco111a · -.· ·· ~~ .. . ........ . riday.:}anuary , F~bruary 22 Wilmington ...............Tuesday: January 22*, February 19* . · * (cltanie.s created due kl Martin L1<1lw Kit<g Jr.$ bftthda:,y and PrPsfde."& . 'Day{ . . . . Eat:h part's m•ng~~ al 10:30 a.m. Personal CALLING FORMER SHIPMATES Retiree Al Padu, who last month celebrated his 9()'h birthday, would like to hear from old shipmates. He may be reached at (301) 994-0010. Brother Padu retired in 1975. He joined the SIU right after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and sailed as a bosun and carpenter. SEAFARERS: :" :·P:~ ·3·: ·:·i~~:~?i.~)~g{;f'if.(Wf.,:;~;:.'.':()~ ( : :: ,.' Norfolk ...................Thursday: January 10, February 7 · Port Everglades .......Thursday: January 17, February 14 0 2 1 New York ................ Tuesday: January 8,. February 5 3 ~ ·o 2 Houston 4 8 21 4 9 12 0 Jacksonville 3 11 20 1 6 6 0 3 4 0 IO 0 3 4 . 3 0 2 3 6 0 6 14 18 28 31,_ 18 10 49 63 13 2 0 2 0 18 l 3 1 12 0 0 0 8 "(6 3 0 0 2 8 0 7 0 0 0 0 6 14 0 20 3 18 8 21 4 29 0 './M¢bi1~ · ·1 . ··New bileans _ ·s ·:.:N~w York ·'"" 3 1 Philadelphia 0 "'i\f;;"ifo"ik ~. 8. 9 . Piney Point 1 20 11 Puerto Rico San Francisco . S( _LouisTacoma Wilmington 1 8 0 9 7 3 11 1 5 19 16 9 28 19 55 192 598 503 Totah Totals All Departments 1 1 0 2 18 31 27 13 32 .l 1 9 11 22 1 0 3 12 8 0 12 33 44 4 4 6 25 97 81 12 87 22 442 0 0 .3.33 31 673 641 444 314 175 189 946 801 975 *LLTotal Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **"Registered on Beach" mca.ns the total number of Seafarers registered. at the port. COl(T'KllU!E 'fiJ 711£ SEf\FA~E12a POL.tTICAL. AC:TroN OONAT\ON Seafarers LOB 15 �• 1\T1'1111'1onthly Shipping A Registration Report OCTOBER 2001 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Boston ~~e .tioeanjie, Vice Pres.i<fent at Large . . Charles Skwai!, Wee President at Large ... Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group ill DECK DEPARTMENT Port Kennett Mangram, Yice President Government Services TOTAL SIDPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group ill 4 0 HOJJ.StOJl 14 2 0 5 Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 13 16 9 0 0 0 7 0 16 6 5 83 0 0 2 3 8 0 4 5 1 0 0 6 0 25 10 0 31 0 3 0 16 50 2 7 0 4 3 -o 0 0 8 8 0 0 fJ 0 15 0 p J4 Q ll l> 6 u JI 0 0 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 12 7 3 3 47 1 1 1 16 88 125 29 0 3 I ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port ·aosfon , ' () 0 0 Houston Harvey. LA _,. Sfm~edto,';; . ,.;;. · 8ALTIMORE ROSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (6 l 7) 269-7877 . DULUTH .. · 705 ·Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN ·55802 · (218) 722-411!} . GUAM P.O. Box 23 l27, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza. Suite 301-E :'fw@.J~.:ti~'. ~~ht!l~i:i}riO $t{'l".arn~1ing, Guinn 96~1 I :·/"/;·"·O".·j/;,,·}('·??>-t~.?jt6,7:49~, Q; .·: . :·: : •. . ·: ·: •..· . ~.r. . ; .<.'~(:;.:· .:·. :~&~-.;~~i:~~i~~~~~:;~;·: ., ~~.;.~:. : "· · '.: ·. "-::.·· '..~.' . ,·::.. ,., ...... (868)"845-s:izz· HOUSTON . .... 2 l 9 0 . . . .J),, ,. ,,,. 0 _o_ 0 0 0 1 4 2 1 7 0 0 3 1 26 s 1 27 Savannah Tacoma Totals E)jg(:)( s( Baltimore,' MD. 21l24 {4IOJ 327--4900 6 Port 3 0 0 New York Norfolk 0 0 3 23 5 2 () " 9 0 1 5 5 4 0 0 0 0 9 30 13 0 0 74 45 14 .0 7 1 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT ·o ·o ·o 0 Norfolk O· San Pe<lro 4 0 0 1 1 13 2 · Boston· Houston · Harvey, LA New York Savannah Tacoma Totals 0 ~ .. . .1 1 1 ff" 1 1 4 4 5 Tacoma Total§ All Departments 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 . 0".' 5 0 0 7 1 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 21 0 0 20 34 3 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Q<. 0 ~' .. ·. 0 0 3 3 0 ,r ·· 0 I 0 14 0 0 9 2' 0 1 0 0 11 -8 0 0 0 3 1 0 39 8 0 " 2' 3 4 3 0 0 0 23 22 14 14 3 0 5 36 55 115 4 3 53 145 37 22 109 4 2 174 288 198 90 0 0 Totals .0 .::J 0 4 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo, originally printed in the March 30, 1956 issue of the Seafarers LOG. was taken aboard the SS Del NDrte as it crewed up in New Orleans heading for another trip to south America. The men lining the rail are (from left) Frank Fraone, Feliks Jarocinski, Dominic s~msone, James J. McClarence, John Blaylock. Louis Giacona, John Benedict, Wallace LaNasa, Bob Brown, Milton Mailho and Harold Crane. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership. plea~e s~r'ld it t{) tM Seafarers LOG. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs. MD 20746. Photographs will be returned. if so requested. 16 Seafarers LOii December 2001 �• DEEP SEA EDWARD BLANTON Pensioner Edward Blanton, 77, died Sept. 25. Brother Blanton started his SIU career in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Virginia, he first sailed aboard an Isco Inc. vessel. A member of the steward department, Brother Blanton last went to sea on Crowley American Transport 's Senator. He started receiving his retirement income in 1989. Baltimore was his home. FRANK CANNELLA .... Pensioner Frank Cannella, 89, passed away Aug. 31. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1951, joining in Tampa, Fla. Brother Cannella served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. The Pennsylvania native worked as a member of the steward department. He shipped primarily aboard Delta Steamship Co. v~ssels and made many voyages on the Del Norte. Brother Cannella began receiving his retirement compensation in 1968. He made his home in San Antonio. JOHN COATES Brother John Coates, 61, died Aug. 5. He started his SIU career in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Coates first went to sea aboard the Steel Record, operated by Isco Inc. The New-v; rk hati Wtirked i11 the engine department. His final voyage was on Westchester Marine Corp.'s /TB Gr()fon. Brother Coates was a resident of Machipongo, Va. ROBERT DA.VIS Brother Robert Davis, 58, passed away Aug. 12_The Alabama native began his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of · · NewYork. Brother Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. He first sailed on the Overseas Horace, operated by Overseas Cwrier3, Inc. Brother Davis worked in both the engine and deck departments during his career. Brother Davis lived in Brooklyn. N.Y. EDWARD DePARLIER Pensioner Edward DeParlier, 76, died Sepe. 16. Brother DeParlier ~tart· ed his SIU career in l 94S, joining in the port ofNorfollc, Va. Born in North Carolina, he first ~ailed aboard the Fort Bridge, operated by T. J. Stevenson. The deck department member last sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Valley. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 tei 19~8. Brother DtParlier started receiving his retirement income in 1989. He resided in Mobile, Ala. The New York native's initial voyage was on the Cantigny, operated by Interocean Management Corp. Brother DiMaggio shipped in the deck department, most recently aboard a Michigan Tankers' vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 197 5. Brother DiMaggio lived in Scranton, Pa. CHONG JAR Pensioner Chong Jar, 82, died Aug. 8. Brother Jar began his SIU career in 1949 in Tampa, Fla. He first sailed on the Steel 1..1.11--.....;..;_::...-...-=>-....1 Architect, operated by Isco Inc. The steward department member was born in China. He last sailed on the SeaLand Defender. Brother Jar started drawing his pension in 1984. He was a resident of Oakland, Calif. JAMES KITSON ALVIN OLANDER Pensioner Alvin Olander, 75, passed away Sept. 18. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port ofNewYork. L---------" Born in Maine, he first sailed on the Strathcape, operated by Stockard Steamship Corp. The deck department member last went to sea on the Cape Florida. Brother Olander started receiving his pension in 1991. He made his home in Vesuvius, Va. ...----=--~ JAMES PRICE Pensioner James Kitson, ·69, passed away Sept. 6. The Colorado native joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Kitson first went to sea aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Mercedes. He worked in the steward department and last sailed on the Sea-Land L iberator. Brother Kib on :served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1933. Born in Colorado. he started receiving his pension in 1995. Brother Kitson made his home in Los Osos, Calif. Pensioner James Price, 70, died Sept. 21. He started his SIU career in 1972 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Price served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Born in Texas, he shipped in the steward department. His initial sea voyage was aMard a tat s team h · Co. vessel. Brother Price last sailed on the Katnalu, op~rated by Matson Navigation. He started collecting his retirement in 1993. Los Angeles wns his home. VINCENT KUHL GENARO R UIZ 1 i Pensioner Vincent Kuhl, 73, passed away Oct. 14. He joined the Seafarers in 1946 in tho port ofNorfolk, Va. Brother Kuhl shipped in both the deep sea and inland divisions_ He first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in Norfo~ be worked in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Falcon Princess, operated by Seahawk Management. Brother Kuhl began receiving his retirement compensation in 1985. He made his home in Chesapeake, Va. KANn MAEDA Pensioner Genaro Ruiz, 75, passed away May 25. He started his career with the seafarers in 1948 in the port of Baltimore. Brotber Ruiz temporarily left the SIU to serve in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Born in Puerto Rico, he initially went to sea aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked aboard the Sea-Land Long Beach. Brother Ruiz began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. He lived in his native commonwealth in the city of Bayamon. CLORINDA STEPHENS Pensioner Kanji Maeda. 82, died Aug. 24. Brother Maeda started his i;:areer with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1971. Brother Mnodn wM a resident of Portland, Ore. Pensioner Clorinda Stephens, 78. died June 30. Sister Stephens started her career with the MC&S in San . Francisco. The steward department member started collecting her retirement benefits in 1977. Sister Stephens was a resident of Las Vegas. QUONGMAR WILLIAM TODD Pensioner Quong Mar, 91, passed away Aug. 18. Brother Mar began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. A meti1ber of the steward department, Brother Mar began receiving pension in 1973. He made his home in San Francisco. SALVATORE DiMAGGIO OSIRIS MARTINEZ Pensiotitf SAivatore DiMaggio, 75. passed away Aug. 8. He began his SIU career in 19~ l in the port of New York. Brother DiMaggio served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Pensioner Osiris Maninez, 75, died Oct. 1. Brother Martinez ~tarted his SIU career in 1959, joining in the port of New York. He served in tht U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. 111 Sealann LOS Brother Martinez's initial voyage was aboard the Fairland, operated by SeaLand Service. Born in Catano, P.R., he shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Martinez last worked on the SeaLand Long Beach. He began receiving his retirement stipend in 1988. Brother Martinez resided in his native commonwealth. Pensioner William Todd, 70, passed away Sept. 15. He began his SIU career in 1955 in the port of New York. Born in Greenville, Texas, he first went to sea aboard a Seatrain Lines, Inc. vessel. The steward departme t member last sailed on the Seabulk Marketer, operated by.OM!. Brother Todd started drawing pension payments in 1986. He made his home in Port Richey, Fla. HARVEY WILLIAMS Pensioner Harvey Williams, 75, died Sept. 26. Brother Williams started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1954. Brother Williams first sailed on Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Maria . The Texas native shipped in the steward department. He last went to sea on the Del Oro, another Delta Steamship vessel. Brother Williams began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1980. Fresno, Calif. was his home. STANLEY YUNICK Pensioner Stanley Yunick, 76, passed away Sept. 27. Brother Yunick started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving his pension in 1969. He lived in Carson, Calif. GREAT LAKES EDWARD KORENICH Korenich, 87, died Sept 13. Brother Korenich startd .hia SIU career in 1968 in Detroit. His initial voyage was aboard Redland Steamship Co.'s Red/and. Born in Idaho, Brother Korenich shipped as a member of the deck department. He last sailed on American Steamship Co. 's Nicolet. Brother Korenich started receiving his retirement pay in 1979. ·He called Germfask, Mich. home. INLAND ANGEL CLEMENTE Boatman Angel Clemente, 47, passed away Aug. 7. Born in Puerto Rico, he started his career with the SIU in 1979, joining in San Juan. The deck department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing & Transportation Co_ Boatman Clemente resided in Catano, P.R. THOMAS DUNTON Pensioner Thomas Dunton, 78, died "" Sept 15. Boat-~ man Dunton · ~ began his career _iii-- with the SIU in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Norfolk, Va., he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Boatman Dunton first sailed aboard a vessel operated by Hays Tug & Launch Service. The deck department member last worked on an Interstate Oil Transportation Co. vessel. Boatman Dunton started receiving his retirement stipend in 198&. Linthicum, Md., was his home. J • NORMAN ELBERSON Pensioner Norman Elberson, 73, passed away Oct. 7. A native of Pennsylvania, he began his career with the Senfarers in 1972 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Elberson served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. A member of the deck department, Boatman Elberson last worked on a vessel operated by Interstate Oil Transportation Co. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1990. Boatman Elberson made his home in Zephyrhills, Fla. DONALD HAMBY Boatman Donald Hamby, 23, died Aug. 3. Born in Texas, he started his career with the SIU in 2000. Boatman Hamby shipped as a member of the deck department. He worked primarily aboard G&H Towing Co. vessels. Boatman Hamby called Pasadena, Texas home. JOHN HOWLAND Pensioner John Howland, 71 passed away Oct. 6. Boatman Howland started his career with the Seafarers in 1957, joining in L-""'"'-~:.....::..--...... the port of Baltimore. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Born in Massachusetts, he worked primarily aboard Moran Towing of Maryland, Inc. vessels. A member of the deck department, he started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1989. Boatman Howland resided in Baltimore. Pensioner Sandy Lawrence Jr., 78, died Se . q 28. Brother Lawrence started his SIU careerin 1960. joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1943. The Venton, Va. native shipped as a member of the deck department and worked in both the inland and deep sea divisions. Boatman Lawrence's initial voyage was aboard Emerson Steam Co. 's Catherine. He last worked aboard a vessel operated by McAllister Towing Co. of Virginia. Brother Lawrence began receiving his pension in 1985. He lived in Virginia Beach, Va. ,,_..,,.,~--,..,.-__,..,._-.._.,--,.---,, DANIEL LEE Boatman Daniel Lee, 54, passed away Aug. 4. He joined the Seafarers in 1997 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Boatman Lee's initial SIU voyage was aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessel. A master, the Massachusetts native shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sugar Island, operated by North American Trailing Co. Boatman Lee called St Augustine, Fla. home. ARANTIC FISHERMAN GAETANO FRONTIERO Pensioner Gaetano Frontiero, 86, died Sept. 26. Brother Frontiero started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1967 in Gloucester, Mass., before it merged with the AGLIWD. Born in Massachusetts, he worked in the deck department. He lived in his native Gloucester, Mass. and began receiving his pension in 1980. Deaember 2001 �tPlrtures • DEEP SEA EDWARD BLANTON Pensioner Edward Blanton, 77, died Sept. 25. Brother Blanton started his SIU career in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Virginia, he first sailed aboard an Isco Inc. vessel. A member of the steward department, Brother Blanton last went to sea on Crowley American Transporl's Senator. He started receiving his retirement income in 1989. Baltimore was his home. FRANK CANNELLA Pensioner Frank Cannella, 89, pa $ed away Aug. 31 . He began his career with the Seafarers in 1951,joining in Tampa, Fla. Brother Cannella served in the U.S . Army from 1943 to 1945. The Pennsylvania native worked as a member of the steward department. He shipped primarily aboard Delta Steamship Co. v((ssels and made many voyages on the Del Norte. Brother Cannella began receiving his retirement compensation in 1968. He made his home in San Antonio. JOHN COATES Brother John Coates, 61. died Aug. j. He started his SIU career in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Coates first went to sea aboard the Steel Record, operated by Isco Inc. The New'York native worked irt the engine department. His final voyage was on Westchester Marine Corp. 's !TB Groton. Brother Coates was a resident of Machipongo, Va. ROBERT DAVIS Brother Robert Davis, 58, passed away Aug. 12. The Alabama native began his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port cf New York. Brother Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. He first sailed on the Overseas Horace, operated by Overseas Carriers, Inc. Brother Davis worked in both the engine and deck departments during his career. Brother Davis lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. EDWARD DePARLIER Pensioner Edward DeParlier, 76, died Sept. 16. Brother DeParlicr start· ed his STU career in 1948, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in North Carolina, he first sailed aboard the Fort Bridge, operated by T. J. Stevenson. The deck department member last sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Valley. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 tc 19~8. Brother DeParlier staned receiving his retirement income in 1989. He resided in Mobile, Ala. voyage was on the Cantigny, operated by Tnterocean Management Corp. Brother DiMaggio shipped in the deck department, most recently aboard a Michigan Tankers' vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1975. Brother DiMaggio lived in Scranton, Pa. CHONG JAR Pensioner Chong Jar, 82, died Aug. 8. Brother Jar began his SIU career in 1949 in Tampa, Fla. He first sailed on the Steel u.m-~.;..;_;_.;..;_--""',___, Architect, operated by Isco Inc. The steward department member was born in China. He last sailed on the SeaLand Defender. Brother Jar staned drawing his pension in 1984. He was a resident of Oakland, Calif. JAMES KITSON Pensioner Alvin Olander, 75 , passed away Sept. 18. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port ofNewYork. Born in Maine, he first sailed on the Strathcape, operated by Stockard Steamship Corp. The deck dt!partment member last went to sea on the Cape Florida. Brother Olander started receiving his pension in 1991. He made his home in Vesuvius, Va. i...--------- JAMES PRICE Pensioner James Price, 70, died Sept. 21 . He started his SIU career in 1972 in the port of San Francisca. Brother Price served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951to1955. Born in Texas, he shipped in the steward department. His initial sea voyage was abOard a: mres Steam hi Co. vessel. Brother Price last sailed on the Kainalu, op~rated by Matson Navigation. He started collecting his retirement in 1993. Los Angeles was his home. VINCENT KUHL GENARO RUIZ Pensioner Vincent Kuhl, 73, passed away Oct. 14. He joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port ~ of Norfolk, Va. Brother Kuhl shipped in both the deep sea and inland divisions. He first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in Norfolk, he worked in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Falcon Princess, operated by Seahawk Management. Brother Kuhl began receiving his retirement compensation in 1985. He made his home in Chesapeake. Va. KAN.fl MAEDA Pensioner Kanji Maeda, 82, died Aug. 24. Brother Maeda started bis Pensioner Genaro Ruiz, 75, passed away May 25. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Ruiz temporarily left the SIU to serve in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Born in Puerto Rico, he initially went to sea aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked aboard the Sea-Land Long Beach. Brother Ruiz began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. He lived in his native commonwealth in the city of Bayamon. CLORINDA STEPHENS career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1971 . Brother Mncdn waG a resident of Portland, Ore. Pensioner Clorinda Stephens, 78, died June 30. Sister Stephens started her career with the MC&S in San . Francisco. The steward department member started collecting her retirement benefits in 1977. Sister Stephens was a resident of Las Vegas. QUONGMAR WILLIAM_ TODD Pensioner Quong Mar, 91, passed Pensioner William Todd, 70, passed away Sept. 15. He began his SIU career in 1955 in the port of New York. Born in Greenville, Texas, he first went to sea aboard a Seatrain Line:s, Inc. vessel. The steward department member last sailed on the Seabulk Marketer, operated by_OMI. Brother away Aug. 18. Brother Mar began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. A me01ber of the steward department, Brother Mar began receiving pension in 1973. He made his home in San Francisco. OSIRIS MARTINEZ PeiHioner Salvatore DiMaggio, 75t passed away Aug. 8. He began his STU career in 19~ 1 in the port of New York. Brother DiMaggiQ served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Pensioner Osiris Martinez, 75, died Oct. 1. Brother Martinez started his SIU career in 1959, joining in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Anny from 1950 to 19~2. Seafarers LOS ALVIN OLANDER ---.,.,,,,..-~~ Pensioner James Kitson, '69, passed away Sept. 6. The Colorado native joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of San Franciscc.. Brother Kitson fust went to sea aboard Delta Steamship Lines ' Santa Mercedes. He worked in the steward department and last sailed on the Sea-Land L iberator. Brother Kitson served in the U.S. Army from1951to1953. Born in Colorado, be started receiving his pension in 1995. Brother Kitson made his home in Los Osos, Calif. SALVATORE DiMAGGIO 18 Brother Martinez's initial voyage was aboard the Fairland, operated by SeaLand Service. Born in Catano, P.R., he shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Martinez last worked on the SeaLand Long Beach. He began receiving his retirement stipend in 1988. Brother Martinez resided in his native commonwealth. Todd started drawing pension payments in 1986. He made his home in Port Richey, Fla. HARVEY WILLIAMS Pensioner Harvey Williams, 7 5, died Sept. 26. Brother Williams started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1954. Brother Williams first sailed on Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Maria. The Texas native shipped in the steward department. He last went to sea on the Del Oro, another Delta Steamship vessel. Brother Williams began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1980. Fresno, Calif. was his home. STANLEY YUNICK Pensioner Stanley Yunick, 76, passed away Sept. 27. Brother Yunick started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving his pension in 1969. He lived in Carson, Calif. GREAT LAKES EDWARD KORENICH ---------.Pensioner Edward Korenich, 87, died Sept 13. Brother Korenich startd )lia. STU career in 1968 in Detroit. His initial voyage was aboard Redland Steamship Co. 's Red/and. Born in Idaho, Brother Korenich shipped as a member of the deck department. He last sailed on American Steamship Co. 's Nicolet. Brother Korenich started receiving his retirement pay in 1979. ·He called Germfask, Mich. home. INLAND ANGEL CLEMENTE Boatman Angel Clemente, 47, passed away Aug. 7. Born in Puerto Rico, he started his career with the SIU in 1979,joining in San Juan. The deck department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. Boatman Clemente resided in Catano, P.R. THOMAS DUNTON Pensioner Thomas Dunton, 78, died Sept. 15. Boat.- man Dunton ~ began his career with the SIU in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Norfolk, Va., he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Boatman Dunton first sailed aboard a vessel operated by Hays Tug & Launch Service. The deck department member last worked on an Interstate Oil Transportation Co. vessel. Boatman Dunton started receiving his retirement stipend in 1988. Linthicum, Md., was his home. NORMAN ELBERSON Pensioner Norman Elberson, 73, passed away Oct. 7. A native of Pennsylvania, he began his career with the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Elberson served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. A member of the deck department, Boatman Elberson last worked on a vessel operated by Interstate Oil Transportation Co. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1990. Boatman Elberson made his home in Zephyrhills, Fla. DONALD HAMBY Boatman Donald Hamby, 23, died Aug. 3. Born in Texas, he started his career with the SIU in 2000. Boatman Hamby shipped as a member of the deck department. He worked primarily aboard G&H Towing Co. vessels. Boatman Hamby called Pasadena, Texas home. JOHN HOWLAND Pensioner John Howland, 71 passed away Oct. 6. Boatman Howland started his career with the Seafarers in 1957, joining in '---"~-"""""--'--~-...... the port of Baltimore. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Born in Massachusetts, he worked primarily aboard Moran Towing of Maryland, Inc. vessels. A member of the deck department, he started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1989. Boatman Howland resided in Baltimore. SANDY LAWREN Pensioner Sandy Lawrence Jr., 7-8, died Se 28. Brother Lawrence started his SIU career in 1960, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1943. The Venton, Va. native shipped as a member of the deck department and worked in both the inland and deep sea divisions. Boatman Lawrence's initial voyage was aboard Emerson Steam Co. 's · Catherine. He last worked aboard a vessel operated by McAllister Towing Co. of Virginia. Brother Lawrence began receiving his pension in 1985. He lived in Virginia Beach, Va. DANIEL LEE Boatman Daniel Lee, 54, passed away Aug. 4. He joined the Seafarers in 1997 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Boatman Lee's initial SIU voyage was aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessel. A master, the Massachusetts native shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sugar Island, operated by North American Trailing Co. Boatman Lee called St. Augustine, Fla. home. AR ANTIC FISHERMAN GAETANO FRONTIERO Pensioner Gaetano Frontiero, 86, 5 died Sept. 26. Brother Frontiero started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1967 in Gloucester, Mass., before it merged with the AGLIWD. Born in Massachusetts, he worked in the deck department. He lived in his native Gloucester, Mass. and began receiving his pension in 1980. Det:embeT 2001 �CRUSADER (CSX Lines), Aug. 5-Chairman Joseph V. Mele, Secretary Pedro J. Laboy, Educational Director Gregory S. Brandani, Engine Delegate Norman Barbosa. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 11 in Tacoma, Wash. All in all, a good trip with good crew reported. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., especially to fulfill STCW trainining requirements. Treasurer stated $1j0 in shlp's fund, to be used to improve cable TV reception. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to increase vacation days and improve pension plan. Vote of thanks given to steward department. DEFENDER (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Aug. 19Chairman Kissinfor N. Taylor, Secretary Richard E. Casuga, Educational Director Hardin C. Chancey, Deck Delegate Frank P. Cammuso, Engine Delegate James D. Long, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman reminded crew members about necessity of obtaining required STCW eour~es by Feb. 1, 2002 and urged them to read president's report in latest LOG. Secretary told crew to ask him for any condiments or other itc don't set irt mes rol'>m. He a so...tha e mem ers or e ping keep common areas clean. Educational director led discussion of SIU constitution and suggested everyone read it and keep copy so as to know their rights. Clarification requested by deck department on rest periods. Some disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Vote to be taken on using ship's fund money to purchase DVD player for crew lounge. Ship heading to Long Beach, Calif after stops in China and South Korea. 1st LT. HARRY L MARTIN (Osprey Ship Management), Aug. 3-Chairman John A. Mendez. Secretary Stanley J. Krystosiak. Deck Delegate Robert S. Vazquez. Engine Delegate Eli Young, Steward Delegate Isaac Newsome. Chairman and educational dire<;tor encouraged crew members to get STCW training at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported at mtttttt~, whith WAS htld Whitt vessel was in Sardinia, Italy. Clarification requested on sanitary room inspection. In addition to thanking steward department for great job, chairman and crew conveyed thanks to President Michael Sacco and i:veryone at headquarters for job well done. "Shipping is great, and we have been gaining on the contracts ... 1st LT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), Aug. 26-Chairman Richard D. Hilbert, Secretary Janice Barrett, Engine Delegate George C. Cruza Jr. Chairman talked about SIU-NMU merger and requested infonnation from union about any new requirements or courses needed to continue ~hipping. Educ;ational direc;tor commented on STCW training classes available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members expressed desire for ship's party before crew change in Guam. Everyone Deaember 2001 reminded of proper dress for dining in crew mess: no tank top shirts, no hats or headgear, no sandals without socks. Special mention made of recent death of shipmate Mark Stevenson. "We will miss our departed brother." MAJ. BERNARD F. FISHER (Sealift Inc.), Aug. 28--Chairman Sean M. Ryan, Secretary Efrain Scott, Engine Delegate Thomas K. Curtis, Steward Delegate E:lizer R. Saitttvil Chairman reported on letter received from VP Contracts Augie Tellez regarding working on weekends and holidays. Educational director advised members to make sure STCW training requirements are up to date; courses available at Piney Point. He also suggested that steward department take necessary STCW basic safety training courses even though not required. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about new standard contract. Clarification requested on bonus for sailing aboard ammo ships and payment for extra meals served. Vessel currently stationed in Diego Garcia. SPIRIT (CSX Lines), Aug. 20Chainnan Howard W. Gibbs, Secretary William E. Bryley, Educational Director Roger M. Wam~rman, Deck Delegate Andre · Delegate Rey D. Farinas, Steward Delegate Bhtioe AmundsQn, Chairman noted payoff Sept. 2 on arrival in Tacoma, Wash. He read president's report in LOG and talked about gains in new contract, which pleased crew members. Educational director reminded everyone that February is just around comer. That is when STCW training requirements go into effect. Anyone who has not yet complied should do so now. "Without STCW you don't ship out." Treasurer announced $28 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Heading to Hong Kong and Taiwan. EL YUNQUE (IUM), Sept. 28Chairman Angelo S. Wilcox Sr., Secretary Francis E. Ostendarp Jr., Educational Director Christopher M. Devonish, Engine Delegate Edgar Young, Steward Delegate David Camacho. Chairman suggested crew members upgrade whenever possible. Educational director also reminded them about having all shipping documents up to date, including STCW No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on payment of safety shoes and which type of shoe is correct Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. ENDURANCE (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 17Chairman Romeo L. Lugtu, Secretary Russell B. Beyschau, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Deck Delegate Dennis R. Pickering, Engine Delegate Pompey B_ Alegado, Steward Delegate Timothy A. Laird. Chairman reported smooth voyage, although crew members expressed concerned about terrorism. Words to the wise from secretary included: upgrade at Piney Point, contribute to SPAD, save your money and love your families. Educational director reminded crew members to check that they comply with STCW training requirements. Treasurer announced $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendations made for contracts department to lower pension age requirements for those members with enough seatime. Clarification also requested on some aspects of contract. New chairs to be ordered in 2002. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ENTERPRISE (CSX Lines), Sept. 16-Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary Franchesca D. Rose, Educational Director Dann G. Manthei, Deck Delegate Mohsin A. Ali, Engine Delegate Charles E. Johnson, Steward Delegate Mark V. Cabasag. Chairman read letter received from SIU President Michael Sacco regarding responsibilities of crew members. Secretary reminded everyone of need to renew STCW before expiration date. Treasurer noted purchase of 78 movies, leaving $35 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for crew members to decrease time required for pension. Clarification requested on overtime. Request also made to have drinking water checked. Thanks given to everyone for jobs well done: to the steward department for the great food, to the bosun, electrician and crew for their time and effort in putting together a movie fund, and to all departments for helping make the barbecues possible. GOPHER STATE (IUM), Sept 15--Chainnan Nathaniel Leary, Secretary Herbert M. Davis, Educational Director Chester W. Preston, Deck Delegate Delegate Jeffry P. Stuart, Steward Delegate Wayne D. Webb. Chairman advised crew to comply with STCW by Feb. 1, 2002 or not be able to sail. Secretary reminded members to continue to separate plastic items and wet garbage from regular trash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on several contract itmes. Also requested additional washer and dryer. HMI DEFENDER (Seabulk), Sept. 2-Chairman Bradley L. Seibel, Secretary Steven R. Wagner, Educational Director George H. Bixby, Engine Delegate Alberto Gutierrez, Steward Delegate Peter Crum. Chairman announced payoff Sept 3 in Lake Charles, La. WilJ bring up topic of contract extension with boarding patrolman. Everyone asked to keep noise down in passageways since someone is always trying to sleep. Secretary added a reminder to crew to obtain clean linen for relief person. Educational director noted rapidly approaching STCW deadline and urged those who need required training to anend courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department, with special appreciation to SA Robert Boone for doing a good job on DEU sanitary. Discussion held about new, good contract. Next port: Tampa, Fla. INTEGRITY (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 24Chainnan Kenneth G. Boone, Secretary Jeffrey N. Beasley, Educational Director John A. Bennifield. Chairman recommended crew members upgrade skills at Piney Point whenever possible and reminded them about Feb. 1 deadline for STCW compliance. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made concern- ing medical plan. Additionally, some members have not received medical cards and await information on prescription cards. Request made for electronic banking for crew members. Question raised as to availability of launch service at Big Stone anchorage. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Eagle Point, N.J. LIBERATOR (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 23Chairman Joel G. Miller, Secretary Osvaldo J. Castagnino, Educational Director Edmond H. stressed need for completion of STCW training by Feb. 1, 2002. Treasurer said that since company does not contribute to ship's fund, need way to generate more funds for movies, etc. Some disputed OT reported in deck department Deck delegate requested clarification on penalty for sweeping cargo ho1ds and whether garage is considered a hold since military cargo is stored there. Clarification also requested by steward department on feeding of extra personnel without overtime. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into reducing seatime needed for retire- • Ewa Gives Thanks in Rhyme The captain and crew of the Ewa (a Matson vessel) put their praise of the steward department into rhyme: "These guys really put out some great chow. I'm talking Cajun feasts and Chinese treats, sushi, cookies, pasta and quiche, and prime rib dinners that can't be beat. I'm talking barbecues that are fit for a king, red snapper stuffed with onions and things. Garlic potatoes and chili cheese fries, Mexican salsa that'll water your eyes. Home brewed soup every day, made from scratch, just like your mama's way. There's not any better, ain't no way! And that's just about all we gotta say! Except thanks." From the left are Chief Cook Osvaldo Montero, Chief Steward Patrick Briggs, Asst Cook Ali Ghalib and BR/Utility Mohamed Amin-Abdel. Hawkins Jr., Deck Delegate William P. Foley, Engine Delegate Julio R. PaminianQ, tewar e egate at een Lanahan. Chairman talked about terrorist attacks on U.S. Secretary stated everything going very well on board ship. Many crew members will get off in Long Beach, Calif. Educational director recommended everyone check shipping documents for expiration dates and enroll in upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. especially for STCW training. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Sept. 2-Chairman Joseph W. Moore, Secretary Douglas A. Neubauer, Educational Director Joseph D. Saxon. Ship got out of layup Aug. 20 in Malta. Chairman stated ship will clear customs and immigration Sept. 8 and then hold payoff. Secretary asked that all dishes, etc. be put in proper places before leaving. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point facility. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. Crew members reminded to have chief mate sign TRBs. With only one washing machine aboard, everyone asked to help keep things running smoothly. Thanks given to steward department for great job. MAERSK ARIZONA (Maersk Line Ltd.), Sept. 16--Chairman Rafael Clemente, Secretary Grant H. Armstead, Educational Director Troy Ancar, Deck Delegate Clay Brown. Engine Delegate Douglas Kessinger, Steward Delegate Romalies J. Jones. Chairman announced ship to dock at Sunny Point. N.C. Sept. 21. Secretary stated stores to be received on arrival. He noted no outstanding workplace hazards. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and talce advantage of educational resources there. He also OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (OSG), Sept. 27-Chairman Norman K. Armstrong, Secretary Lee N. Frazier, Deck Delegate Anecito T. Limboy, Engine Delegate Craig S. Croft. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 30 in New Orleans. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep vessel clean. Educational director asked everyone to check all documents for expiration date and reminded them of upcoming STCW deadline. Treasurer noted $1,200 in ship's fund and said satellite system due on board soon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New dryer now installed. Request made for new mattresses. Suggestion made that blood tests given during physical examinations include additional screenings. SEALAND ACHIEVER (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 2Chairman Luke F. Wells, James E. Cameron, Educational Director Gerasimos N. Ballas, Deck Delegate Hans J. Gottschlich, Engine Delegate Ronnie Hamilton, Steward Delegate Ramont Jackson. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 10 in Houston. He reminded crew members to be considerate of fellow shipmates. Educational director spoke about STCW requirements and advised everyone to upgrade at Piney Point whenever possible. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Crew welcomed new contract "with open arms," and noted lots of improvements over old contract. Suggestion made that medical benefits contributions from all companies be equalized. Thanks .given to steward department for job well done, and to entire crew for smooth sailing. Next ports: Houston, Savannah, Ga.; Norfolk, Va., then on to Europe. Seafarers LOB 19 • �SUMMARY-llUAL ·/f,EPfJBt-·~. FOR GREAT LAKES 11111 & IJREDGE PENSION l'lA# thjs·is a summary of the annual.report for the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan.BIN: ' 13"1953878, Plan No. 003, for the period January ll 2000 through De~itiJ~~f31 /2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Be:ge!:'!~ 4:dmin_istration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income -~~~fy:t\d t)f 1974 (BRISA). Basic Financial Statement : :·.>.~~ri~fl~s under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $1,,§42,521. These expenses included $203,934 in administrative expenses and ·$1,438,587 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 291 persons )Vere participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end ofthe plan year, although not :ill of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $23,919,767, a~-0f~mber3l, 2000, compared.to $23,767,126 as of January 1, 2000. During the pian year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $152,641. This increase ·includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is. diffet~nce betweell' the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the .:value of the assets at the begjnning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during : lh~~yeat/I'he plan had a total income of$l, 795, 162 including employer contributions ,<9.t:ii$.4,~5. ~liiM lQ~s~' Qf S(l23,o:m from the sale qf assets, earnings.from · .~:til.f""'. ~t\:~. ~f~l,2421Jll, and u~tted appreciation Qf~s~<#·Qf $490,03.$.,/·· · · are ~:.";: . ....: ' .. ... ;or .. ~ .. ~ ::; ... ~·" ' \ Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. 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 administered 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 representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. r t- SUMWIARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAll This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, EIN: 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January I, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The annual ;eport has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). . The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the tenns of the plan, Baslu Flnanuial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $17,371,H7 as of December H, 1000, compared to $30,114,364 9.9 of Jruiuary 1, 2000. During the plnn yenr, the phm experienced a decrease in its net assets of$2,6~3,027 . This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $49,711,653 including employer contributions of $46,394,575, realized (loss) of $(51,729) from the sale ofassets, earnings from investments of $2,170,132, other income of$47,133, and unrealized appreciation of assets of $1, 151,542. Plan expenses were $52,364,680. These expenses included $4,838,931 in administrative expenses and $47,525,749 in benefits paid to participants and bettefltiaries. Your Rights to Addttlonal Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof. on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) TralisttttiMs in txttss M 5 percent of plan ttssets; a.nd 4) Fittancii\l information ttnd information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp springs, MD 20746; (30 l) 899-067~. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.45 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no ~hMge, a statemertt of the Msets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator. these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of the~!!! portion~ of the report becau~e the~e portions are fumi:shed without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C .• or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Depanment of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. 20 .Seafarers LOG 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 members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by · certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 207 46 Full copies of contracts as referred to are avaitabte to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and 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 member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes 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 established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranlcs, 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 supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he · or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen 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 contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for 1 · ation and appropriate action and re , · inv.o luntary. A member should · s SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION-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 access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. SU•WIARY;AllNUAL REPORT . . ··-:~::::~Ii ~cS.:,lf~~-EtnARY PENSION l!LJUl . ._· ./thi;-is i Stimmaey of:th:~:~ anniiaFJ~rf: for .the... MCs Your Rights to Adtutlonal Information . . s~pj}fomentary.Pen,si()rr :P~1,1n;}?IN:.5V6097856. Plan No. 001, :fl.!r O:l.e ·~ti~ );mu~ry' · l:,"~()QQ J~Ql.igh. D¢cember 31 , 2000. . ::~-.ii~. ~ii~l'~~rl: . ~ag· been tiled.with the Pension and "Welfare You ha~e the rfiitii fu receive ~. copy of th~ full awiual repc>rt, or ru;iy part tb~re0f; on ~uest.. T})e items J.iste~ belo\,V . are included in that .reJ)ort: · · · · · · the Emp~Qye!!. ... ·. :: ·. l} Ail atcounian.es report~ · Bt:!.nefiU; At;lwi:qisti~tion, as requited l.loder Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (£RISA). ·;,· ,._,;?:. Basia flllallclal .Statement · Z) · Asieish.etd (odnvestment; Au act~·s statement shows that enough money was con· tributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance. with the T.ransactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) .f'ina9cial infi)rrtiation and infortnlttiOh on payments tO service providers. . 'to obtain a copy of the full annual rcport1 or any part thereof, write or call tbe Board of Trustees of MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, 520lAuth Way, Camp Sprmgs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $6.60 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. lf you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of chat. report. You also have the legally protected right to examine theannu~ al report at the main offiee of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obta.in a copy the us. Department of LabQr vpou p<tyroent of CQpying CQm. Requests to the Department shC'>uld be addressed to: .Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, US. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.j minimum funding standards of.EPJSA. , Washington DC 2021(). 'a!e.pf.o;J4ed Beneftts under the. pfan ·tli,r~·ugh;.a)r_ust· fund. Plan i:xp~os~s wl;l'~ $l;-7.5Q;S6.9. •. Th~~ e;tp®$e.s jncluded . $215,.767 in;1dm)qjstfat~vC. <!:~ellStS-i1nd $i)53418Q2 iJ1 benefits . paid to _partiCipants and b,~~fi.ciiiries~ A tutal of 1.353 persons were participants io or beneficiaries. of the plart at the end of the plan year, although not aU ot these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $9,887,061, as of December 31, 2000, compared to $10.&92,696 as of January l, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $1,005,635. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the vlllue of the plan's asset$ at the end of the year and the value of the .assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a iotal income of $744,934 including realized loss of $(74,006) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $563,270, and unrealized appreciation of assets of $255.670. Minimum funding Standards 3) 4) fi'om December 2001 �SU•MARY ANllUAL REPORT SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACATION FUND FOR SEAFARERS PENSION TRUST This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Pension Trust EIN 13-6100329, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 2000 throµgp. pecember 31, 2000. The annual report has been filed withlhe Pension and Welfare Bepefits A4.minis~ation1 11s ~¢quired .under the Employee RetirerneilflriCome Seciuity~Act of1974 (BRISA). Your Rights to Addftional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual i:eport: ot any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; Assets held for investment; Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan · 2) 3) ··. · Baslc:·Finaftcfal Statement Benefits !.!-Ildijfthe plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expef!:Ses were $37,191,006. These expenses included $5,819>838 in administrative expenses and $31,371,168 in benefits paid to participants and benefi· ·ciaries. ;Al6taLof16,691 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, :•. alfuough not altof these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. tile .vaiueofplan assets, after subtracting liabilities ~t :~~·: p.Uµi~· 'VBS ·. $57j,993.998, as of December 31. ..... ·< i. assets; 4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) Financial information and information on payrnents to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of Seafarers Pension Trust, 5201 Auth Way~ Camp 'Springs, -MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. lhe:eh~git.o- cover copying' cost& ~J'fi~~.~~.! f:~J~fJh~i~1:f.~~}illl report or 15 cents ·. ; :·zQ()t):; :~mpaTed to $548,875,411 as of January 1, 2000. .. pet· P~g~>~r.,· ~Y: P~.t ~r~Q. ' ". D\Jifug.·the: p'hm year the plan experienced 811 Ul.creasd'1 ~. X,ou:"ill~(i.:• haye•':tbe right to receive from the plan .:':-it$ n~f assets of $27,ll 8,527. ·This inerease . iJlcluM$ : . . u0n;alized appreeiation.and -d~p[ec!a~foxi~¥:the :value .;>( : plan ~:::sets~ that- is.: ,tl~e ·~ifferene~. be~~Jlie.:. ;val~e . of .: ,..•'...e ...",Y. e,:ar·.an.<H . , ,.f,•i,,tli . .· he-:.-v.alue,·:·of ''the,, rnl,an's.' ass,e.·. . ts,.a.t.•. ,e,,. en,~.·o ".· ~h.e : assets)it Jh¢, .Wgi~~ · ~ftp:ej(o~~">Qt:' tlie ~Qst of . as~~~s . ac,q,¥,it~d·: :.4lJtin~::~~e· :y'~at;: Th~·· plan had a to~l inc0.me. ·or $64,309,533 . .including employer contribu· :.t, -h , ,,.,aijfJW1iS.t.htt~~~· oii:request and at no charge, a statement C'~fth¢~ ;is~f$. ~iid "lfabilities of the plan and acoompany·irig noteS-,:'or ·a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a .... N.:Qm. t:.. · th. e;pl.ar.i. admu · ·tt"sttir wpy of the full awrna l .(~po~~ ... :. :- , tor the~e two ~tat~w~n~···and·'~t:coirip~yti)g note$ \vm , be i.nc~u,fod·: as .patfi)fthat report. _ . ,. You 'a lsohave the legally protected right to examine · ti~p~' t>f.$TQ.;1QO.iU:~~·JMlized gains of $5,663.)~0 .fr.q~: ·' ih<Hrnnu~ rqport afthc; main. pffi<;e: i;:;f th~. pl,1,00· (5201 :::t~t.; . $,~l~::::~r •.i~~.~:i:.~, ' earning~ from .::. inv:~mJc.~tf ·of ' "Aittb iW~y, ¢arrip Spnng$, Mo .;;f(p~} a-riff at the U.S. '. :$33i272.2:~7~ ···unicalized appr~c1at{on:~·::'of asset8 of · .Department of Labor: in Washington D.C., or to obtain a ,:$)4,671}104; and other inC{)pl~ 'of$l ;254~-. . copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment . of.copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room. Room N5638, Pension and Welfare .Benefiti'C:X-drriinistration. U.S. · Department of LalJ<?~~ .~Q.9 ?0iii~titifti6ti:Avenue, N.W., Washin~~~;~~:0;~~~~·~ SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WIDNEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN · · April 15 This ill ti summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Money PU'·ofotse Pension Plan EIN 52-1994914, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required -1-t.-...un·d ployeeRetiremeQt Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Slatem Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $327,505. These expenses included $156,919 in administrative expenses and $170,586 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 8, 108 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, afler subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $9,981,416, ll3 of December 31, 2000, compnrcd to $6,531,592 a~ of January 1, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in ifo net il55et5 of $3,449,824. Thi5 inorea5e includes unrealized appreciation Is Deadline far SIU and deoreciation in the value of plan assets: that is. the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the asseLs aL Lhe beginning of the year or the cost assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $3, 777,329 including employer contributions of$3,056,542, employee contributions of $71.391. earnings from investments of $751, 164, and unrealized (depreciation) of assets of $(101,768). Your Rights lo Addfflonal Information Scholarship Application You hnve the right to receive 11 copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: L) Art ttccountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment: 3) 4) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; and Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees of Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; 301-899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.55 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Depamnent of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. December 2001 Farms This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, EIN 13-5602047, Plan No. 503, for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $15,967,279 as of December 31, 2000, compared to $15,419,785 as of January 1, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $547,494. This increase includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $44,271,291 including employer contributions of $41,841,846, realized (loss) of $(227,941) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $1 ,606,946, and unrealized appreciation of assets of $1,050,440. Plan expenses were $43,723,797. These expenses included $4,499,904 in administrative expenses and $39,223 ,893 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries . Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) Transaction in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 4) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees Seafarers Vacation Fund, 520 l Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $4.65 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy copying osts. .• from the U.S. Department of Labor. upon peymen Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. Four months remain until applications for the SIU scholarship program are due. That reserved for SIU members is in the amount of $20,000 for study at a four-year college or le3ves plentY of time to send university. The other two are for $6,000 each and are away for your application, fill it out, collect all the necessary information and mail it in. But you can't be awarded a scholarship unless you apply. So, before all the holiday celebrations and festivities take up your attention, fill in the coupon below and get a start on the application process. The 2002 scholarship program consists of eight monetary grants to be awarded to three SIU members and five spouses or dependents. One of the three scholarships intended as two-year awards for study at a post-secondary community college or vocational school. Five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $20,000 each to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. With the incredibly high cost of a college education, this benefit-available only to Seafarers and their families-is one to be taken advantage of. Don't wait any longer. Fill in the form below and mail it in. r----------------------------------------------------------------------------~ lease send me the 2002 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. P Mariner's Social Security Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ __ Street Address City, State, Zip Code _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ .. Telephone Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ This application is for: D Self D Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 12/01 Seafarers LOS 21 �.. Paul Hall Center Classes .... Government V~ls - Seafarers who successfully completed the government vessels course Aug. 24 are (from left. front row) Wilfredo Rodriguez. Eugenio Lopez, Jerome Smith. Malcolm Holmes, Edwin Fuller. Greg Thompson (instructor), (second row) Richard Striverson, Lance Cuthcember, Charlene Edwards and David James. Upgraders Water Survival - Upgrading Seafarers who completed the water survival class Oct. 19 are (from left, first row) Clifford Taylor, Margarete Carey, Jose Ramon, Harold Gierbolini, Nolan Earl, Mario Ruiz, Brian Jonsson, Paul McClatcher, (second row) Hamdanni Nurdin, Nestor Martinez, George Lammers, Ramon Martinez, David Bernstein, Mark Grabowski, Barbara Smith, George Collier and Joseph Gierbolini. Bridge Resource Management Graduating from the bridge resource management course Oct. 19 are Crowley boatmen (from left) Jeffrey Poulos, Herb Walling (instructor), Frederick Shiferdek and Bobby Boone. ~·~~ - '•..., ~--=~,,,~ ~ ~. . 7' ARPA (Crowley) - Crowley mariners graduating from the ARPA course QG. 9 are (from left, first row) William Smith, Christi Calvert, Huey Wattigney, (s.econd row) Edward Brooks, Lawrence Hoyne. Homer Roberson and George Esponge. QMED - Working their way up the engine department ranks by completing the QMED course Nov. 16 are (in alphabetical order) John Alicea, Sergio Ayala, R1,.1iiell English, William F~a~el, M~lvin Grayson Sr., David James, Richard Johnson, Hussein Kirkland, Dani~I McDonald, Rocky Olds, Eldon Palmer, Carmus Peet, Dwayne Perrin, Jeffrey Pope, GMrge Rose, Terry Santure, Daniel Tapley. Pati Taototo, Gary Torres, Donald Tye, Mark Vidal, Jevon Vontoure. David Watkins and Roman Zarkiewicz. Computer Lab Classes " zz Seafarers LOS Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Earning their graduation certificates for completion of the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Oct. 29 are (in no particular order) Adam Riley. Elesa Fitisemanu, Chad Hess, Christopher Schneider, Steven Bower, Ian Hindley, Rusty Kaufmann, Nathan Jenkins, Wilbert Hinton, Washington Williams Jr., Timothy Beaugard, Albert Ellis Jr., Pablo Lopez, Mack Pedro, Robert Flesey, Edwin Rivera, Randy Wurr, Michael McFarlin, Jason Graves, Manolo Cruz, Julius dela Cruz, Michael Roman, Matthew Brown, Scott Chorney, Richard Irizarry and Bernardo Bartolome Jr. SIU members Delray Brown (right) and David W. Mitchell proudly display their certificates earned during the week of Oct. 8-12 in the computer lab. Brown, who sails in the deck department out of San Francisco, completed the Computer Basics course, while Mitchell, who sails in the engine department out of new Orleans, completed the Windows 95 Operating System course. With them is their instructor, Rick Prucha. Not shown is Shawn Lewis, an engine department member who also sails out of New Orleans. Lewis completed both the Windows 95 course and the Beginning Excel 97 for Windows 95 course during that week. WeldingMembers of the engine department earning their certificates of achievement Nov. 2 from the welding course are (from left, first row) David Mitchell, Keeper Brown, (second row) Delroy Brown, Buzzy Andrews (instructor) and Frank Thompson. December 2001 _,,/' �Paul Hall Center Classes Basic Safety Training Classes (Kneeling, from left) Edward Hill, Don Butler, Al Hooper, Les Farrell, (standing) Gosal Aldre, Mark Dumas, Rayfield Crawford, Anthony Jackson, Gary Dahl, Scott Chew, Ronny Barrera, Marcus Crumpton and Alfred Gonzalez. (Front row, from left) Carl Schoenbucher, Mike Pierce, Larry Viola, Julio Zabta, Edgar Riascos, Miguel Tirado, (second row) Effrain Sambula, Jack Petrus, Reinaldo Roman, Ora Perkins, Wayne Wooten, Ern~st Terry, Leon Satterthwaite, Normal Skipper and Clarence Verdon. (Kneeling, from left) Nova Langi, Mustafa Malik, Moses Mickens. Elvin Presley McLur~. / 1ouston Morey, (second row) Mike Daras (instructor), Kenneth m~lly, Jose Ortiz, William Moore. Levern McDowell. Roger Martell, Charlie Johnson, Jerry Miller and Charles Kennedy. warrM Sanbula, Juan Rcqui, Jarru~s Vala ~~ua~. BST for G&H Towing boatmen, conducted by instructor Mitch Oakley Michael Garsee, Coy Goodwin , Robert Mclean , Danny Mixon, Roberto Rubio. Gordon Scott, Martin Scott, James Stewart, Kenneth Wall , Earnest Williams and Michael Zwernemann. Ovidio santM, NanMtte Yant, Gilberte> Triassi Jr., Robert Valentine, James Weismcre , Thomas Shepherd, Roy Tyler, Videika Romulaldas , Moses Shaibi, Duane Wurr, Thomas Russell, Charles Sandino, James Sieger and Michael McCarthy. BST for G&H Towing boatmen , conducted by instructor Mitch Oakley - Kevin Casler, Justin Cole, Edward Cox, Timothy Dement, Larry French, Darren James, John Mathews, Claude Murphy, Steven Olsen, Robert Palmer, Joseph Parker, Quincy Parker, Joseph Robins, Adam Simon, Chris Temple, Jeffery Vanderburg, Charles Welker, Stephen Williams and Almanza Martin. .. Robert Pesulima, Louis Mastrototaro, Bruce Miangolarra, Lee Perales, Isaac Newsome, Antonio Martinez, Isabel Miranda, Pedro Basco, P. Music, Gregory Poer, Dennis Middleton, Robert Mullen, William Mallow, David Poree, Bienvenido Pagan, Enrique Nunez, Robert Natividad, Mark Mosher and Dasril Panko. December 2001 Seafarers LOB 23 �.. Summary Anllual Reports MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan, Seafarers Health & Benefits Plan - page 20 Seafarers Pension Trust, Seafarers Vacation Fund, Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan - page 21 NMU Reports - page 10 ometimes, things are going so well, you just have to share it with someone. So it was with Ron S. La Barre, master aboard the SIU-crewed Great Land, who wanted to let everyone know about the terrific steward department on board the Interocean Ugland Management steamship (IUM). "It has been said that the heart of a ship is its galley and that all morale flows from there," he wrote in a letter to the Seafarers LOG with the accompanying photographs. The letter says it all. "Never has this been more evident than on the Great Land. A visitor cannot help but be struck by the happiness, pride and high morale of the crew and officers. "This pride of vessel, this spirit if you will, has its birth in the galley of the Great Land. The steward department under Antoinette Spangler's guidance, continues to be the finest I have ever had the pleasure of working and sailing with. "Recertified Steward Spangler and her staff, Chief Cook Abdul Hasan, SA Betty Thompson, SA Adam Saleh and SA Saeed Shaibi work wonders each and every day. "Our menus run the gamut from Indian food through African dishes-fresh Alaskan salmon and fresh halibut, spicy marsala, homemade enchiladas, African timbales of chicken, polenta with red pepper-ever changing~ always fresh, always outstanding. "Antoinette Spangler is a master baker and makes all our breads, rolls, buns and desserts fresh daily. Be it homemade Recertified Steward Antoinette Spangler and Chief Cook Abdul Hasan work wonders in the galley each and every day. Chief Cook Abdul Hasan also gets the barbecue grill sizzling. cakes or banana splits, there is always something to please your palate at the end of a fine meal. "My hat is off to the galley staff of the Great Land! H No crew member or officer can resist the deviled eggs (above) or a plate of salmon almondine with Thai rice and polenta with peppers (right), some of · the ever-changing selections offered aboard the Great Land Fantasticfuod great weather-it can ~get much better than this! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 2000-2009 Description An account of the resource Volumes LXII-LXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present, Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 2001 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES BILL AIMS TO ENHANCE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE USCG’S LOY OFFERS SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO CHALLENGES OF MARITIME SECURITY CORNHUSKER STATE ACTIVATED TO SUPPORT U.S. WAR EFFORT SEN. STEVENS: ENERGY IS NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE NO CHANGE IN REQUIREMENT FOR STCW BASIC SAFETY ITF ADVOCATES LOWERING LIBERIA’S FLAG TAMPA BAY PILOTS UNANIMOUSLY OKAY 3-YEAR CONTRACT CHARLESTON 5 RESOLUTION ‘A TRIUMPH FOR WORKERS’ RIGHTS, FREE SPEECH’ U.S. EXAMINES PORT SECURITY COAST GUARD STEPS UP EFFORTS; BILLS INTRODUCED FINALLY, WORKERS’ RIGHTS CENTRAL TO TRADE PACT GEN. HANDY SUCCEEDS GEN. ROBERTSON AS COMMANDER OF U.S. TRANSCOM EXAMINING SECURITY FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION CIVMARS HAVE OPTIONS FOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS MARITRANS TANKER CREWS RATIFY 5-YEAR CONTRACT HATS OFF TO THE GREAT LAND GALLEY GANG Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present 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 12/01/2001 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. 63, No. 12 2001 Periodicals Seafarers Log