http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/1ef73b5ba760103202b7db64c0007665.pdf 8742140c8d8e723890e8a7035e8108fd PDF Text Text I' j SlU, Shipowners Sue Administration on Blended Credit Cargo Seek Law Enforcement, Not Special Treatment The federal government's continued refusal to obey the nation's cargo preference laws is "beyond comprehension," SIU President Frank Drozak said following the Union's and Transportation Institute's filing of a lawsuit seeking the enforce­ ment of the laws. Last month the two organi­ zations were forced to go to court, almost a year to the date after the Reagan administration began its "Blended Credit" pro­ gram. The program, adminis­ tered by the Department of Ag­ riculture, has accounted for almost $1 billion in agricultural commodity sales to foreign na­ tions. None of the shipments has sailed on American-flag ships. The U.S. District Court suit seeks a permanent injunction against the government from disobeying long-standing cargo preference laws and a judgment that the prevailing cargo regu­ lations apply to the blended credit program. The suit cited the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 and Pub­ lic Resolution 17 as the basis for the SIU's action. Both the law and the resolu­ tion basically call for 50 percent (Continued on Page 4.) fz' OMictel PaUttcatlon oi the Intematioml Union • Ationtlc, Onif, Lidws and miuid WatanDtMrict *AI L4!IU^|^|^J^j^lWni ikwIM} Busy Year on the Hill for Maritime Labor & Industry DEC 081983 Boggs-Tribie, Alaskan Oil Bills Are While none of the dozens of maritime-related bills intro­ duced this congressional ses­ sion has made it through tlie legislative maze to become law, \ many have made a great deal of progress Both houses of Congress are expected to adjourn for the year by the middle of November. Congress may return to Wash­ ington, but indications are that if representa.tives do resume the session, none of the maritime issues will be moved along. Here is a rundown of the major maritime bills and issues the SIU has either backed or •I'm a Little bit Skeptical' — BlaggI Cunard Bill Killed; We'll Wait and See One vote in the Senate Commerce Committee killed a mea^e which would have generated more than 1,(X)0 seafaring jobs, opened the domestic cruise market to an Union Busting Thwarted ACBL & Dixie: Take Notice More than two years of back pay and pension contributions, plus a ''bargaining order, were won by The United Industrial Workers in a Na­ tional Labor Relations Board case closely related to the SIU's fight with ACBL. The UIW is an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The two companies, Louisiana Dock Company (LDC) and Ameri­ can Commercial Terminals (ACT), (Continued on Page 3.) American conqHmy and provided desperately needed passenger ships for military use. On the same day, Nov. 16, the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Conunittee over­ whelmingly approved a similar measure to re-flag two Cunard ships. "I'm disappointed that 1,0(X) American seamen won't be work­ ing this spring and surprised that the massive campaign against these bills was able to fool so many peo­ ple," SIU President Frank Drozak said. The two bills were new versions of legislation introduced earlier this year which would have granted domestic trading privileges to Cruise American, an Americanowned company which planned to purchase the two Cunard vessels, the Princess and Countess, and use (Continued on Page 3.) fought this year and where they stand. Next month the LOG will provide a rundown on other maritime legislation for the year. B<^gs-TrlUe These two bills, H.R. 1242 and S. 1624, are the backbone of maritime revitalization this session. While there are some differences in the bills, both have basically the same goals. They would reserve 5 percent of the nation's bulk imports and exports for American-iflag ships in the first year. In each follow­ ing year that amount would be (Continued on Page 3.) SIU's New Santa Rosa ;.v ' x- It was transformation time in Baltimore for the Santa Rosa (Delta). It was also time for 27 SIU members to crew up the 22-year-old combination pas­ senger/container ship. Recently acquired from American President Lines, along with her sister ship the Santa Paula which will also carry a top-to-bottom SIU crew, the Santa Rosa was getting a much needed sprucing up after more than a year in lay-up on the West Coast. While Maryland Shipyard and Drydock workers scrambled about the 19,555 dwt vessel, welding, painting the 668-fopt huU, and checking out the cranes and gear, the first part of the SIU crew was aboard readying her for departure to Philadelphia and the start of her maiden voy­ age. (Continued on Page 10.) November 1983/LOG/I Jr.- J . �l- -iw •->•• - • -rij Drozak Heads U.S. Seafarer Delegation in Madrid ITF Backs SlU Minimum Safe Manning Levels The SIU led the way to two Deck Department—two deck Maritime Organization for final flag practice. It will also help^ close the gap between U.S.-flag important minimum safe man­ officers and three deck ratings; approval. One of the major issues at the and runaway-flag ships. ning level standards at last Engine Department—one chief month's International Trans­ engineer, one engineer and one convention was the problem of More than 500 representa­ flag-of-convenience shipping. port Workers Federation meet­ motorman/engineer rating; ing in Madrid, Spain. Steward Department—one The ITF's campaign was re­ tives from 63 national transpor­ viewed and strengthened in an tation unions around the world The SIU delegation, headed cook. by President Frank Drozak, won These manning levels will be attempt to discourage and even­ attended the eight-day conven­ the unanimous support for new submitted to the International tually eliminate the runaway- tion. levels on 12,000 GRT ships and over, and for the first time in Receives Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award ITF history set levels for tug JC and tow vessels. Also for the first time, entry ratings were specifically included in certain positions. The action on the manning levels is important because of the worldwide trend in crew reduction, which many times NEW YORK ... The lack of the Congress, have neglected decline of the American mer­ does not take into account the unity in the U.S. maritime com­ the merchant marine. He said chant marine in other than war­ reduced safety standards that munity weighed heavily on the that the national government has time circumstances." (Continued on Page 4.) may result. mind of Rep. Mario Biaggi (D- failed "to arrest the long term The niinimun levels were de­ N.Y.) when he spoke at the rived when the ITF Seafarers annual AGTOS award dinner Manning Section met at Piney here on Oct. 14. Point earlier this year and ham­ Biaggi, who was the 1983 re­ mered out the number of crew- cipient of the Admiral of the members needed for safe and Ocean Sea (AOTOS) award from efficient operations. In addition, the United Seamen's Service, the SIU and the British Nationals said, "I admit to a growing sense Union of Se^en worked closely of frustration with the industry in getting the measure passed itself in failing to provide lead­ by the ITF. ership and unity in promoting Here are the minimum safe its own revitalization." He was particularly upset by manning levels adopted: the disunity in "maritime labor Deck Department—^three deck officers, one bosun, three ABs itself, the traditional source of and three OS/junior/entry rat­ considerable initiative behind most of the major maritime la'Ws ings; Engine Department—^three enacted in this century." engineer officers, one electri­ As a result of this concern, cian (a trained crewmember), Biaggi said he sent a letter to one repairman, two engine room AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkratings, one junior/entry rating; land requesting his "personal Steward Department—one intervention to restore unity and chief steward, one cook, one refocus the perspective within second cook, one steward/stew­ the maritime labor community on the larger issues determining ardess. Other—one master and one the industry's future." Biaggi was highly critical of SlU President Frank Drozak and Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) get together radio officer. The towboat levels (along with the way the U.S. government, for a photo at the annual AOTOS award dinner held in New York City. both the executive branch and Biaggi was the recipient of this year's award. a captain) are: Congressman Biaggi Earns Praise for Maritime Service ./ Ottici»l PuWication ol the Sealirers IntemationjI Union ol North Amence, AHintc, Gutt. (jKes and Inland Waters District. AH.-CIO November 1983 Vol.45, No. 11 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DIGiorgio Ed Turner Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Charles Svenson »rt New York ast UnHUI Aaeitwit EdWDf New York 2/LOG/November 1983 Mike Sacco Vice President Joe Sacco Editor lelta Homayonpour Associate Editor Executive Vice President Vice President Leon Hall Vice Pre^dent George McCartney I Wee President Mike Hall Associate Editor Washington Assistant Editor Washington kyiwMiB HHraim Assistwit Editor Waahihgton 7^?L»!r monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf, Utes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. jiostage paid at M.S.C. Md. 20790-9998 X.-ir' Second-class «• wi.a.ii. Prince rrince Georges, tieorges,• nr> MO.irnn. zu/ao-aasw and ana at ai additional aooiiionai IQTCD- ConH Cnrinnc Md 2^746 address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth ill... Way, Camp Springs, '4 �Boggs-Trible, Alaskan Oil Bills :i - • V ACBL & Dixie: Take Notice (Conthnued from Page 1.) along with ACBL, are all part of Texas Gas Corp.'s massive inland waterways conglomerate. This twosumer, energy, national defense and-a-half-year-old case marks the (Continued from P^e 1.) increased by 1 percent, until by and trade reasons. fourth victory against the largeThe ships used, about 50 SIU- scale union-busting attenyrts within the year 2000 American ships contracted ships, are the types the conglomerate. would be carrying a full 20 per­ of small tankers the military cent of the bulk cargo. SIU President Frank Drozak said, would need in an emergency. If "This decision should be a clear To meet the demand for ships, the oil was exported, most of signal to labor law violators, in­ some 168 to 300 new ships would those ships would go into lay- cluding Dixie Carriers and ACBL, have to be built in American yards. The House version of the up. In addition, thousands of that they will eventually pay a high maritime jobs would be lost be­ price for their illegal practices." bill requires a 15 percent oper­ cause the oil would be exported ating and construction cost re­ According to the NLRB admin­ in at least 50 percent foreign- istrative law judge's 97-page deci­ duction for U.S. ships. Backers flag vessels. of the bill point to recently ne­ sion, the two companies failed to There is a possibility the Sen­ "bargain in good faith with the gotiated SIU contracts as the ate may act on its version of the UIW." LCD and ACT bargained in basis for some of the operating Act before the end of the year. bad faith and violated the existing cost reduction. New technology The Senate bill contains a six- contract despite its expiration. The will also make ships cheaper to year ban on exports, and the law requires that old contracts con­ run and yard costs will be re­ two houses would have to get tinue until labor and management duced by what is called series together to agree on the length bargain in good faith. The contract construction. In other words, it of the export ban. is cheaper, because of common expired in 1981. and larger volume, to design Cargo Preference The judge ruled that the com­ build 10 ships rather than one ^ panies had no right to change the The House and Senate heard ship. testimony on several new cargo contract, discontinue their contribu­ The Senate version calls for preference bills this year. Some tions to the UIW's pension and a larger cost reduction, 20 per­ were relatively minor, but the welfare plans, call for layoffs of cent, and supporters have tes­ two major pieces, H.R. 2692 and persormel without first bargaining tified those reductions can be S. 1616, would revamp and with the union, and change the made. It also allows for some stremnline current cargo pref­ working conditions — wages and additional tax and financial erence laws and make them eas­ hours — of its employees in die breaks for the builders and op­ ier to enforce, by making a sin­ union protected by the contract. erators. As a result of these violations of gle law covering cargo The legislation could create preference. more than 100,000 new Ameri­ Basically the legislation calls can jobs in shipbuilding, ship­ for all cargo which is national ping, supply industries and sup­ defense related to be shipped port industries. 1(X) percent on U.S.-flag ships. Several military officials have It also mandates that 50 percent said the legislation would help of all cargo with which the gov­ the nation's defense posture by ernment is directly or indirectly (Continued fk'om Page 1.) providing sorely needed tank­ involved must be shipped on ers, freighters, RO/ROs and them in the Jones Act passenger American ships. other ships to transport U.S. Both bills have been through business. Because the ships were military men and supplies around hearings at the subcommittee foreign built, a special congres­ sional waiver was needed. the world. level and await further action. H.R. 1242, introduced by Rep. The opponents of the bill argued Reagan Proposals Lindy Boggs (D-La.) has made that the action would be a death it through su^ommittee hear­ The Reagan administration's blow to American sh^yards. But no ings and mark-up and now awaits major thrust in maritime legis­ American passenger ship has b^n hearings before the fiill House lation was a proposal that bas­ built in more than 25 years, and the Merchant Marine Committee. ically would allow the wholesale Cunard ships would We provided In the Senate, the bill, intro­ transfer of American shipbuild­ some $5 million for each vessel in duced by Sen. Paul Trible (Ring capacity to foreign yards. annual maintenance in American Va.) has had hearings on the H.R. 3156 would allow subsi­ yards, plus an additional $5 million subcommittee level. dized operators to obtain ves­ in needed work to meet U.S. Coast Alaskan Oil sels overseas, use new re-flagged Guard standards. Since the introduction of the bill, ships for cargo preference trade, The House recently passed a use Capital Construction Funds several proposals for Americannew version of the Export for overseas shipbuilding, per­ built passenger ships have popped Administration Act, the law that form overseas repairs without up. Therediave been reports of as contains the ban on exporting the current 50 percent tariff and many as six ships to be built in Alaskan oil. It prohibits the ex­ increase the amount of foreign American yards. However, those port of the oil for another four ownership from 49 percent to deals seem to be shaky according years. to congressional members. 75 percent. The Senate has yet to act on "I'm a little bit skeptical. It The legislation has not passed the legislation. seems strange that this thing de­ the hearing stage in the House The ban on export of the oil veloped after this legislation was in­ was imposed for a combination or Senate and indications are it troduced ... I haven't seen a con­ won't. of employment, economic, con­ National Labor Law, the NLRB judge has ordered LDC and ACT to: • bargain in good faith with the UIW; • cease and desist firom setting up its own plans; • render full recovery of pay­ ments, plus interest, to die UIW's pension and welfare plans; • make Up the difference in con­ tributions and benefits to the em­ ployees received from the compa­ nies' illegal fiind to those received under the UIW plans; and • make fiiU restitution of wages and hours of enqiloyment lost by the companies' illegad action to its employees of tte UIW. Time and time again, NLRB judges have ruled against the massive unfair labor practices of these subsidiary companies. "This record of lawlessness demonstrates a preconceived and studied master plan by this huge conglomerate to bust the Seafarers International Union," Drozak said. "The NLRB has proven that ille­ galities are not a profitable enter­ prise. The Seafarers International Union wiU, whenever the situation wan^ts, pursue all legal remedies to insure that justice is achieved for all its union member," Drozak concluded. Cunard Bill Killed; We'll Wait and See tract, has anybody on this conunittee seen a contract?" Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) asked at the mark­ up session. During the session it was brought out that no keel-laying dates have been set in any of tte tentative deals to build passenger ships in Ameri­ can yards — and nobody has seen any contracts. During the recent Grenada ac­ tion, the U.S. State Department asked Cunard Lines to make avail­ able the two ships in case they were needed for evacuation, or troop transport, Rqp. Edwin Forsytfae (RN.J.) said. The Senate action Idlls the bill for this year. Cruise America owners said they would continue to seek ways to enter the domestic crui^ market. What's next? SIU President Drozak said, "We'll just wait and see what happens now. I certainly hope these new ships are built. But we'll have to wait until all the smoke clears to really find out." November '1983 / LOG / I • "t" .h |i • t 1 �• I • ,N ••''mi?-': SlU, Shipowners Sue Administration on Blended Credit Cargo Seek Law Enforcement, Not Special Treatment (Continued from Page 1.) T of all cargo which the govern­ ment generates to be shipped on U.S. vessels. Three government officials are named as defendants in the suit: Agriculture Secretary John Block, Transportation Secre­ tary Elizabeth Dole and Mari­ time Administrator Adm. Har­ old Shear. "It's ironic and sad," Drozak said, "that we are forced to go to court when one of the de­ fendants even agrees the cargo preference laws apply." He was referring to a July 1983 memo from Shear to the Agriculture Department in which Shear said cargo preference laws did apply to blended credit, but also told the department that he would decline to enforce them. "Both the Cargo Preference Act and its legislative history indicate the ocean transporta­ tion of goods purchased with federal assistance is covered by the U.S.-flag requirement of the statute," Shear wrote. The Agriculture Department has claimed that the blended credit program does not fall un­ der cargo preference laws, mainly because of the type of financial help the government provides. The program com­ bines government loan guaran­ tees and low-interest loans to purchasing countries to finance the sales. "The law is cut and dried. It is simple. If the government provides financial assistance, half the shipment must go on Amer­ ican ships. The government is providing financial assistance in the blended credit program, but they are not living up to the law. That's why we went to court," Drozak said. He noted that in the past the SIU and other maritime groups have had to pressure and lobby the government to live up to the Cargo Preference Act. "We had to fight tooth and nail to get the administration to ship the Egyptian flour on American ships earlier this year. If you look back you can see a pattern of disregard for the law, especially since Reagan took of­ fice. So far, despite all his prom­ ises, he hasn't done much of anything to help the American maritime industry. It's a shame that we have to go to court to enforce the laws that protect American seamen and ship­ pers," Drozak said. SIU members and American shippers have had a hard enough time finding work in the past several years without having to fight the government for law- i fully guaranteed jobs, he said. In addition, according to the suit, if the blended credit pro­ gram is allowed to continue without cargo preference en­ forcement, other agricultural commodity programs could be diverted into the blended credit program in am attempt to get around the laws. "We're not asking for any special privilege. We're simply asking that the law be enforced, that the government obey the law," Drozak said. Glidewell Is Named To Alabama Fed. Tribute to Poet New Maritime Safety Biii Making Headway '•?• • f.t r •4 I; . I _• 4 1.4 (See Story on page 40.) The 34 members of the Poet's crew earned an addition to their legacy last month when the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries (Committee passed a maritime safety bill. The bill, H.R. 3486 was a direct result of the loss of the SlU-crewed and also the NMU-manned Marine Electric and the oil drilling rig Ocean Ranger, said Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), committee chairman. The bill requires stricter re­ porting requirements for ships, raises the penalties for operating an unsafe ship and also in­ creases the amount of liability on a vessel owner in cases of injury or death. "Each of these terrible tra­ gedies identified deficiencies in our present maritime safety re­ gime, primary of which were unreasonable delays in notifying the Coast Guard of concern for the vessels' safety and a situa­ tion where an absurdly low fine provided no deterrent to oper­ ating a vessel without a certifi­ cate of inspection," Jones said. Currently the fine for oper­ ating a vessel without a valid inspection certificate is only a flat $1,000. The bill would hike it to $10,000 per day the vessel is operated without an inspec­ tion certificate. The fines for other violations of inspection regulations also were increased. The bill requires a vessel mas­ ter to communicate his ship's exact location every 48 hours to the vessel owner. If the owner has reason to believe the ship is in trouble or if he has not communicated with the ship for 48 hours, the owner must use all available means to locate the vessel and promptly notify the Coast Guard. The increase in liability levels came in the form of an amend­ ment from Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.). It increases the amount of liability the owner must make in death or injury cases from the current $60 per ton of vessel to $420 per ton. That aspect of the bill will receive further attention in hearings before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee later this month. The SIU has backed a move for unlimited liability, but that may come later, according to Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), subcommittee chairman. "The only argument in op­ position was a fear that this quick fix might close the door to further consideration of the problems associated with the SIU Mobile Port Agent Tom GHdewell was elected vice president of the Alabama State Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, at the state labor federation's convention this month. limitation of liability. This, I promise, will not be the case," he said. Biaggi Gets Maritime Awartd ident Lane Kirkland, a member of the Masters j Mates and Pilots union. The 1981 award was given posthumously to former SIU President Paul Hall. At the dinner, awards were also given to merchant ships and individuals for acts of heroism and bravery at sea. Among those honored was the crew of the SlU-contracted Santa Maria (Delta). According to the United Sea­ men's Service, the ship was awarded the Mariner's Plaque because, "under conditions much like those of wartime, the crew of the SS Santa Maria accepted the dangers of the sit­ uation when the vessel entered South Atlantic waters on a trip to Argentina during the Falk­ land Islands crisis. Maintaining regular lifeboat drills, special watches and displaying the American flag on the highest tier of containers on deck, Capt. Adrian Jennings and the crew safely completed their voyage, despite buzzing by Argentine military planes." (Continued from Page 2.) One bright spot, the congress­ man noted, was the imminent enactment of the Ocean Ship­ ping Act of 1983. Biaggi told the 600 people attending the award diimer that "enactment of this legislation represents a long awaited first step toward revitalizing the maritime industry—beginning with the liner sector." He was proud of the unity of the maritime industry on this regulatory reform bill. The congressman added, however, that "unfortunately, the unprecedented effort behind enactment of maritime regula­ tory reform legislation has proven the exception—rather than the rule—where the mari­ time industry is concerned. Yet this precedent proves what can be accomplished when the en­ tire industry turns to and sets sail together." Biaggi is the 15th recipient of the AOTOS award. Last year's award went to AFL-CIO Pres­ 4 / LOG / November 1983 n �Delegates From All Ports Will Meet in March SlU Plans Crews Conference in Piney Point Set Proposals for New Deep-Sea Contract A n SIU Crews Conference .to hammer out proposals for a new A&G District deepsea contract is being scheduled to take place in March at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Delegates will rep­ resent the deck, engine and steward departments, and will be elected from all constitu­ tional ports. Dates for the conference, and for the nomination and election of delegates, will be announced in the LOG next month. In the meantime, a contract questionnaire is being mailed to all deep-sea members. The pur­ pose of this questionnaire is to encourage all SIU members covered by the deep-sea con­ tract to participate in drafting and developing proposals deal­ ing with wages, working con­ ditions, and hcEilth and welfare benefits. The present three-year deepsea tanker and freightship/passenger contracts run out Jun& 15, 1984. J SIU President Frank Drozak is calling the upcoming contract negotiations a "critical junc­ tion" in the forward movement of the SIU. He said that dele­ gates to this conference are going to have to weigh the needs of our membership against the realities of the U.S. maritime industry. For this reason, Drozak said, it is very important that every mentber affected by this con­ tract take the time to express his or her concerns and sugges­ tions. In addition to wages, working conditions, and health and wel­ fare programs, the conference will also examine and develop proposals dealing with training and upgrading; SIU shipping rules and the SIU constitution; legislation and politic^ action, and improvements in shipboard meeting and membership com­ munication. Besides mailing the confer­ ence questionnaire to the homes of all deep-sea members, copies of the survey will be available in all SIU halls, and are being mailed to all ships at sea. All questionnaires must be returned to SIU headquarters bv Feb. 15, 1984. I !• l- W , V, ^ 1 Members are encouraged ta take part in making decisions on contract proposals. Last Name First Name Street City or Town Book Number Social Security Number Middle initial State Zip Dept. (Deck, Engine, Steward) I. SIU CONSTITUTION. The SIU Constitution sets forth the rules and regulations governing the Union, its members and its officers. The constitution spells out your rights and your respon­ sibilities. The purpose of the SIU Constitution is to describe these rights and ' responsibilities so that everyone will know and understand vyh^ is expected of him. Do you have any suggestions for improving the SIU Constitution? II. PENSION. WELFARE & VACATION PLANS. The SIU benefit plans make it possible for Seafarers and their families to face the future with dignity and confidence. Improvement in the Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans will be included in the contract negotiations. : Do you have any recommendations for improving the plans? III. EDUCATION & TRAINING. Training to meet the challenges of new technology, academic enrichment to provide a fuller meaning to the lives of Seafarers, and professional counseling to deal with the stresses of a seafaring life are all parts of the SlU's program to meet the needs of our members. Do you have ideas on how we can expand or improve these programs? If you need more space — use a separate sheet of paper. 1.^ November 1983/LOG/5 �j; I Continued from previous pagei IV. SHIPBOARD MEETINGS & MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION. Shipboard meetings give our members " an opportunity to express their opinions on all matters concerning their jobs, and their rights and duties as SlU members. Do you have any suggestions on how shipboard rheetings can be made more effective? Do you have any ideas on how we can improve communications between our members at sea and headquarters ashore? i' V. LEGISLATION. The maritime industry is the most federally regulated and legislated industry in the U.S. ' The Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the Oil Import Bill, Public Health Hospitals and the Jones Act are just some of the important areas affected by legislation. What do you think we can do to protect our jobs and job security through legislation? V , • . •K , .v. |- -jf"- f -• '•- VI. POLITICS AND THE LAW. "Politics Is Porkchops." This is the fact of life for Seafarers. It was through political action and your participation in SPAD that we won the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, and won the legislative battle for the Oil Import Bill. Again — it's all tied in with jobs and job security. (•' • •M How can we become more effective? .f-. . ' .. I i. • » -'Zf/ • VH. THE SlU CONTRACT & SHIPPING RULES. Keeping in mind the condition of the maritime industry " today and the changes we can expect iii the future, what are your suggestions for updating the Standard Freightship & Tanker Agreement and the SlU Shipping Rules? I*-.'- '1 If you need more space — use a separate sheet of paper. 6 / LOG / November 1983 c-r •- • • 'X' . -s- : �'•rrff^'. r-. ..'i f,.v^ ^=v** ---rf"- •*'* - • •*• • •'"* » * •'4 n-'* i _viir>• *-"wc:a *-*•> *-«,« rir* 3^; Vr--i« V' '- * "••'^ ^ *'' •"J, •w Pledges Continued AFL-GIO Support KirMand Gets Paul Hall Memorial Award for Dedieation To U.S. Maritime Industry NEW YORK AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland last month became the fourth recip­ ient of the Paul Hall Memorial award given by the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity. In his acceptance speech at the Sheraton Centre Oct. 22, Kirkland said that he was "deeply honored" to be given the award. Calling Hall "an authentic leader," Kirkland said that "my friend and colleague Paul Hall shared a vision of a strong Labor Movement." Paul Hall was president of the SIU and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. He passed away in 1980 of cancer at the age of 65. The award to Kirkland, in the form of a plaque, was given to him by Paid Hall's widow. Rose. In her speech, Mrs. Hall said that Kirkland was "a dear and close friend of Paul." He was a "strong supporter of the U.S. merchant fleet" and he "made, revitalization of the maritime industry a top priority." Noting that this "award hon­ ors great leadership," Mrs. Hall told the audience of almost 1,000 people that "it takes men and women like Lane Kirkland to make us see the possibilities." In part the plaque read, "As Paul Hall once said: 'If the fight is long, and your opponent for­ midable, you need one thing: a good captain who can give a team direction and turn money, marbles and chalk into laws, jobs and benefits.' Lane Kirk­ land is that captain." In his speech, Kirkland was highly critical of the Reagan administration. He said that the "promise of maritime renewal has been broken by this admin­ istration" which "... contin­ ues to recite from its textbook of free trade." Kirkland said: "The U.S. needs a comprehensive and for­ ward looking maritime policy." The AFL-CIO president told the audience that the Competi­ tive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 (better known as the Boggs bill) "offers the best alternative" for helping to re­ vitalize the U.S. fleet. He said that the AFL-CIO "will continue to fight for its passage." Noting that"" "our Labor Movement is in good fighting shape," Kirkland said that Paul Hall "loved a good fight and he would have loved the one we're going into today." Memorial Service Held for Seafarer As the recipient of the fourth annual Paul Hall Memorial award, AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland (c.) holds the plaque he was given by the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity at their dinnerdance last month. With Kirkland are, from the left: Jean Ingrao, executive secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department; Jack Brady, executive vice president of District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AMO; Ed Panarello, executive director of the New York Port Council; Jack Caffey, special assistant to the SIU president and vice-president of the New York Port Council; Frank Lonardo, president of the New York Port Council; Stephen J. Leslie, trustee of the New York Port Council and vice president of the Maritime Trades Department, and Rose Hall who presented the award to Kirkland. Thomas Bradley Dead at 55, Head of Md.-DC AFL-CIO Unit Thomas M. Bradley, 55, pres­ ident of the Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO Labor Federation since 1979, died Oct. 27 at Franklin Sq. Hospital in Baltimore. Bradley had suffered a mas­ sive heart attack early in October. He had been a member of the Machinists Union (LAM) since 1949, rising from shop steward to president of the LAM, Local 1561, in Baltimore. Later on, Bradley was direc­ tor of the Baltimore Council on Political Education (COPE) and headed Baltimore's Central La­ bor Council from 1974 to 1979. He had been a vice president of the AFL-CIO's Maryland State Labor Federation before he was tapped by the unit's Executive Board to be chief of the federation. In 1981, at the state federation's convention, he was elected to a full presi­ dential term. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and Secretary-Treas­ urer Thomas R. Donahue cited Bradley's leadership and fervor in a letter to his widow, Jean; four children and two grand­ children: "His dedication, his energy, his integrity and his judgment were tremendous assets to the workers who elected him as their leader . . . We will cherish his memory . . . Tom's death has spread sorrow and a deep sense of personal loss to trade union­ ists throughout Maryland and far beyond its borders," wrote Kirkland and Donahue. 2 Brothers of the Sea Buried in the Deep Friends of Dwayne Cook hold a memorial service for their fellow Seafarer, presumed misslnq at sea off the SS Santa Ross at)out two months ago. Present at the Oct. 2 ceremony at North Point In San Francisco, Calif, are from the left: John Halllg, Kathy Hertz and Dell Lovern. The picture was sent In by another of Cook's good friends, George "Lenny" ZIntz Jr. On Oct. 13, aboard the SS Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways), burial services were conducted for Pensioner Wilhelm Woeras by Capt. R.L. Edmonds with all ship's personnel present. They mourned the deceased's passing as his remains were consigned to the deep. On Aug. 16 on the bulker Star of Texas (Titan Navigation), Chief Engineer John O'SuUivan was buried at sea with full honors at the start of the Gulfstream according to his last request. His ashes were given back to the sea during a sunset service. Bosun Gene Paschall, Asst. Cook Yvonne Smith, Seafarers Ray Fletcher, Bobby Williams, James Dies and other crewmembers off watch helped to honor the departed. Capt. Richard D. Stewart led the solemn services. During the ceremony, the entire crew on and off watch observed a period of silence for O'Sullivan. November 1983/LOG/7 $• -•'i' * i' �• " • -t.?, •. i- 1 MFOW Celebrates 100th Anniversary In San Franeiseo HE PACIFIC COAST Ma­ T :M; •K ¥i •|: I- m- «-1') #1 rine Firemen, ODers and Watertenders Union (MFOW), SlU-affiliated since 1953, cele­ brated its 100th year (1883-1983) as more than 1,000 members, pensioners, families, friends and maritime notables took part in a gala dinner-dance fete Oct. 28 near the union's headquarters in the port of San Francisco. Earlier in the day of the Cen­ tennial Celebration, at a "Mar­ itime Unity" conference at the MFOW hiring hall, SIU Presi­ dent Frank Drozak congratu­ lated the West Coast union's chief, Henry "Whitey" Disley and his membership for their first "hardest" 100 years and attacked the Reagan administra­ tion on its maritime policies. In his speech, Drozak related his years as SIU San Francisco port ^ent knowing the MFOW late Presidents Vincent J. Malone, Sam Bennett, William W. Jordan and Harry Jorgensen. Drozak declared in his re­ marks that: ". . . It is a singular achievement (by the MFOW) simply to have survived in such a rocky, unpredictable, feastor-famine industry such as our maritime industry is . . ." He pointed out that the West Coast "is really the birthplace of the permanent seafaring unions of this country" and the MFOW "the first to set up an organization devoted to the pro­ tection and welfare of the crewmembers of the unlicensed en­ gine department aboard American flagships." And he added the SUP was founded in 1885 and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union began in 1901. Drozak further outlined the MFOW's early struggles to correct the primitive wages and living and working conditions and brutality aboard the ships praising its "staying power" to survive the first difficult times. The SIU president said "Our principal problem now ... is to preserve the maritime indus­ try." And . There is now no indication that the present administration is determined to reverse the frightening decline of American shipping." --ft I' i>, iti I: iff: tk (, §i 8/LOG/November 1983 I Drozak held that: • "The present administra­ tion . . . has dismantled long­ standing maritime programs which . . . enabled the Ameri­ can merchant marine to main­ tain some viability ... • The administration has dis­ carded these programs without providing any replacement mechanisms that would allow American shipping to at least maintain its existing capability until a transition to more effec­ tive and suitable programs could be adopted. • "The administration con­ tinues to practice 19th-century economic philosophy, espe­ cially with regard to the U.S. merchant marine, while the rest of the nations of the world sup­ port their national fleets in terms of real-world economics and politics. • "Whereas the Maritime Administration was once the lead agency and the protector of the interests of U.S.-flag shipping, it no longer is able to demon­ strate any initiative in behalf of the industry it was created to serve. The effective functioning of the Maritime Administration has been completely smoth­ ered." Drozak concluded "What we are seeing today is the pursuit by the administration of a plan for the destruction of the Amer­ ican flag industry. None Of Pres­ ident Reagan's pledges to de­ velop an American shipping capability consistent with our national interests have been honored." Joining SIU President Drozak on the podium were newly re- SIUNA President Frank Drozak congratulates MFOW President Disley. elected San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein, California Congresswomen Barbara Boxer, 6th District and Sala Burton, 5th District; California Con­ gressman George Miller and U.S. Sen, Milton Marks, State Lt. Gov. Leo McCarthy, APL head W. B. Seaton, Matson Line chief Michael S. Wasacz and Pacific Maritime Assn. President Wil­ liam E. Coday. Also at the symposium were M.C., John F. Henning, secre­ tary-treasurer of the State La­ bor Federation; SIU VP George McCartney, MTD SecretaryTreasurer Jean Ingrao, TI Chairman Emeritus Herbert Brand, SUP President Paul Dempster, ILWU President James Herman, Deputy Super­ intendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Commodore Thomas Patterson, MARAD WeLCMHi! DELEfiATES Officials and delegates at the first MFOW Convention in San Francisco, 1945. �;'1 7ri^ '^Ii" • • 'P' Drozak-—^'Next 100 Years to be Just as Diffieult A caU for Maritime Labor Unity; to r.) MFOW President "Whitey" DIsley;. SIUNA President Frank Drozak; Satiors Union of the Pacific President Paul Dempster, and DLWU (Longshoremen) President Jimmy Herman. ^ -rf- Happy Birthday 'h k ^ ' I (Continued from Page 8.) Western Region Director Capt. S.W. Galstan and SIU San Francisco Field Representative John Ravnik. Other MFOW Centennial Celebrations were held Oct. 15 in the port of Honolulu, Hawaii; Nov. 12 in the port of Seattle, Nov. 13 in San Pedro, Calif, for the port of Wilmington and in the ports of Brooklyn, N.Y., New Orleans and Portland, Ore. At the union's 100th birthday party, commemorative pins were distributed with a 64-page his­ torical highlights book program entitled "From Hell Hole to High Tech" showing the found­ ing fathers of the union, the early sailing and steamships with chapters "The Early Days 1850i915," "Living Aboard Ship," "1900-1922," "The Fighting Years," "Seamen and the Law," "The War Years," "The Post War Years," and "The Agoniz­ ing Years 1974-1983." •S Democratic Cmigreaswomwi Sain Burton (r^ht) and Barhara Boxer war on hand fwr the ceidHratton. Here they meet with SIUNA Piesidait Frank Drozak and Vice Presid«Dt George McCartney^ November 1983/LOG/9 %• �J; :i| § -.J SlU's Santa Rosa (Continued from Page 1.) Chief Steward Jim Bergstrom was in the ship's pantry trying to organize the stores after hav­ ing been aboard for less than 24 hours. He promised that the food would be "tops" for the crew and the dozen passengers. It will also be the same. f. •''4, J •• Up on the passenger deck, Steward Assistant Lloyd Zim­ merman said he was walking and working proof that "dili­ gence pays off." Zimmerman had been making a regular com­ mute from his home in Roanoke, Va. to the Baltimore hall in search of work. His perserverance will pay off in a payoff now. y. • • • A deck below in the crew quarters, Windell Saunders, steward's assistant, was putting a few homey touches on the I'' Getting the SaW Rosa shipshape allows Ted Drobbins, AB, time to brush up on directions. AB Bernard-Miclak <above) helps make the Santa Rosa shine with a fresh cbat of paint on the bridge wings. Below, Lorenzos Ordansa is on his way back up the gangway after an errand on the docks. J crews' quarters, hanging new drapes and cleaning up a bit. While most of the activity on deck was from shoreside em­ ployees, a few SIU deckhands were about. John Barcroft, a standby AB, was checking one of the chain lockers while ABs Ted Drobbins and Bernard Miciak were applying fresh coats of paint to the bridge. Port Agent A1 Raymond had just put a job call out that morn­ ing for the rest of the deck and engine crew, and they were due onboard the next day. This would give them a little more than two days to bring the Santa Rosa out of drydock, sail her up to 5'C- f- . 10/LOG/November 1983 Philadelphia and have her spruced up and ready for the first trip—cargo, passengers and all. The Santa Rosa will call Phil­ adelphia home and make regular stops on a 28-day run to Charleston, S.C., Miami, Fla., and the east coasts of Vene­ zuela, Colombia and Panama. To a novice, it might have looked as if the Santa Rosa would take two months before she would be ready to sail. But the professional and hardwork­ ing SIU crew would have her ready, as if the Santa Rosa was transformed by magic. �. V T''l|^r-;viyt-4j^j;^W^^ ^--' *i' • -• -. ^^iMStis£4s • r ^l-:- Atop the Santa Rosa crane offers a fine view of a flurry of activity along Baltimore's Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock ship­ yards. WIndell Saunders, steward assist­ ant, hangs curtains in refurbished crew quarters. Standby AB John Barcroft pulls up a chain from the top deck as the high pitched sounds of welding, sanding and drilling whine in the background. Lloyd Zimmerman (above) spent several weeks driving from his Roanoke, Va. home to Baltimore in search of a ship. He found the Santa Rosa. Here he makes some last minute adjustments in a passenger's cabin. Both the passengers and the crew will enjoy the same meals and Chief Steward Jim Bergstrom (r.) said the cooking will be "tops" on each 28- day voyage. November 1983/LOG/II �-^B^' Area Vice Presidents' Report Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco •••fe'' - '-i' 1; i 'ii? are still going full force on the Dixie strike which is eight months old. On all fronts we con­ tinue to be active. Our leaflets and picketing are having an impact as is our campaign to inform con­ sumers about the situation. Dixie Carriers is part of a con­ glomerate called Kirby. Though the company contends that our strike has had little effect on it, their second quarter e^ings have dropped tremendously. We've slowed down the company's op­ erations. Our consumer information campaign, directed at the people with whom Kirby does business, has been very successful. Kirby's attempt to break this Union is a classic example of what's happening throughout this country in the transportation sector. There have been big efforts to bust the unions in other transport fields, such as buses and airlines. Just look at what's happening at Greyhound buses and Continental Airlines. Our attack against Kirby and Dixie is a multi-pronged one, and on Nov. 14 we will take depositions in Texas on a suit against Dixie for its calculated plan to destroy the Union. Meanwhile we are continuing to fiilly service our deep-sea and inland equipment. We have completed work on the Bay Houston Towing contract which expires shortly and we are sending out contract questionnaires to our members at Radcliff. Also, the new three-year Higman Towing contract which provides wage increases for our members has been ratified. In other news from the Gulf, SIU MobUe Port Agent Tom Glidewell has been elected vice-president of the State AFL-CIO in Alabama. Also, at the State Federation's convention a resolution was unani­ mously passed urging all of Alabama's congressional legislators to vote for the Boggs bill in the House and the Trible bill in the Senate. Both these bills would greatly help revitalize the U.S. maritime fleet. East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall ^.'fi ,rtr. <'• V $ ; I. • V^' •i'f.? .::f ;:•; '- s' • -; ""I ->• ii • • j,- "1 ii ^; ^or a few days last month I visited our hall in Santurce, Puerto Rico. At a payoff on the SlU-contracted Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Marine) I held a shipboard meeting to discuss many of the important issues facing this Union and the maritime industry today. I also visited our Crowley opera­ tions while I was there. From the port of Gloucester, one of our Union fishing representatives, Leo Sabato, reports that an SlU-contracted fishing boat, the Grace and Tom sank in the Atlantic last month. None of the crewmembers was hurt when the vessel went down at about 4 a.m. on Oct. 17 approximately 15 miles east-southeast of Gloucester. A vessel nearby heard the Grace and Tom's SOS and was quickly beside her. In other news from that port, prices for ground fish have been going up but the fishing is poor. Also, scallops are very, very scarce and at one point the price off the boat was $7.45 a pound. In the port of Baltimore we crewed the Santa Rosa (Delta) wMch is scheduled to go to Charleston, Miami and on to South America. This ship was formerly owned by American President Lines on the West Coast. Delta also bought another APL ship and named her the Santa Paula. She was in the Sparrows Point shipyard for repairs and will be shifted to the Maryland Drydpck in Baltimore. Possible crewing time for her is the end of November.-, Also in Baltimore we expect the pushboat Sugar C. (Sonat Marine) to return to service shortly. She's currently laid up in Philadelphia for repairs. From the port of Norfolk we have word that the CS Long Lines returned to Wilmington, N.C. after doing an emergency repair job in Nova Scotia. In the inland field, ballots have to be in by Nov. 21 on the Lynnhaven contract out of Norfolk. Meanwhile, the contract at Northeast Towing has been extended. ast month 1 was an SlUNA delegate to the triennial meet­ ing of the Joint Seafarers and Dockers Conference of the Inter­ national Transport Workers Fed­ eration held in Madrid, Spain. Five hundred delegates from 63 countries attended the week-long meeting. Through the efforts of SlUNA President Frank Drozak and the entire American delegation we were able to get a minimum manning scale resolution approved by the joint session of the ITF. T A r. Also, the delegates unanimously approved the UNCTAD code which calls for bilateral shipping agreements among trading partners. 1 found the conference very interesting and informative. It gave us a chance to meet with seafarers from around the world. We learned that many seafaring nations face the same problems that we do—runaway flags, a declining maritime industry, lack of cargo. It was a very useful meeting and 1 feel that positive results will continue to come from it in the future. In news on the homefront, we have word from Algonac that one of our Great Lakes Seafarers, Willis Lawrence^ will be getting a special award from American Steamship Company. Twenty years ago Brother Lawrence lost his arm in a shipboard accident. He did not give up sailing though. Instead he rehabilitated himself so he could continue to work aboard ship. Last year he went to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to upgrade. He sails as a QMED aboard the self unloading diesel ship Nicolet. (A full story on Brother Lawrence will appear in a future issue of the LOG.)Also, inland news from the Lakes includes word that SlU-con­ tracted Zenith Dredge has three more weeks to complete the Duluth, Minn.-Superior, Wis. harbor deepening project. Politically on the Lakes, two long time friends of the SIU, Michigan State Senators David Serotkin and Phillip Mastin are facing recall elections. We're urging our members to vote no in the two elections— one to be held Nov. 22 and the other on Nov. 30. West Coast, By V.P. George McCartney O n the West Coast our long­ time SlUNA affiUate, the Ma­ rine Firemen's Union, is celebrat­ ing its centennial birthday. Here is San Francisco on Oct. 28, the Firemen held a full day discussion on maritime unity. The principal speaker was SIU Presi­ dent Frank Drozak. Among the topics he discussed were the Boggs bill, maritime unity and revitalization of the U.S. maritime indus­ try. Early this month 1 went to a keel laying ceremony for one of our ships in San Diego. She's the John B. Waterman (Waterman Steamship), and she's being converted from a combination RO/RO containership to a T-AK maritime pre-positioning ship for the Military Sealift Command in support of the Marine Corps. Included in the conversion is the lengthening of the ship by 126 feet. All cargo holds wUl be air conditioned. The work on her is being done at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Yard. Two more Waterman ships, sister ships of the John B. Waterman, are also set to be converted. They are the Thomas Heywood and the Charles Carroll. From Wilmington we have word that the SlU-contracted passenger liner SS Constitution (American-Hawaii Cruises) will be in Los Angeles in December for the first time since she began her Hawaii Cruises. She will then go on to a San Francisco shipyard for some repairs before heading back to Hawaii. In Seattle where the SlU-contracted Rose City (Pacific Shipping) came in recently, we were proud to hear that crewmembers rescued 85 boat people off the coast of Borneo, Indonesia. Newspaper articles particularly cited four men, two of whom jumped into the ocean to help the boat people. The four cited by the paper are all SIU members—Bosun Perry Greenwood and ABs Jeff Kass, Greg Turay land Sippo. We're very proud of these men and the entire crew. 12 / LOG / November 1983 w ' •• : f' m �Seafarers HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP VH,- . Piney Point Maryland New Facilities Enhance Learning Experiences in the SHLSS Steward Department The SHLSS Steward Program offers a lot of hands on experience to our seafarers, and we have a new training facility at the SIU headquarters building in Camp Springs, Maryland. The cafeteria, staffed by SIU trainees and upgraders has been Making sandwiches is one of the responsibilities of Cook and Baker Florencio Nieves Junior from N.Y. preparing and serving breakfast and lunch, Monday through Fri­ day since May 31, 1983. The new facility was designed by the per­ manent SHLSS Steward Dep^ment to best incorporate training needs. While working at the^SIU headquarters cafeteria. Stewards participating in the program now have the advantages of exposure to customers, cooking food to order and often they are able to meet some of their SIU officials. The crew for the new SHLSS training galley consists of five entry-level trainees, one Assistant Cook, two Cooks and Bakers, one Chief Cook, and in permanentpositions Chief Steward/Instruc­ tor John Cleveland and Cashier Debbie Miller. Don Nolan, SHLSS culinary director, oversees the new cafeteria as well as all of our other Steward Department programs. The five entry-level trainees are chosen from each class and nor­ mally spend four weeks in this training facility. Steward upgraders fill the other positions SHLSS Culinary Director Don Nolan, and SHLSS Chief Steward/Instructor John Cleveland discuss supplies needed for the Thursday Shipbuilders Luncheon. for a two-week period during their scheduled six-week training course. Each day, Monday through Fri­ day, John Cleveland picks up the training crew at 4:30 a.m. at the SHLSS campus. They then begin the 65 mile drive to the SIU head­ quarters building. Preparations for the 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. breakfast begin immediately upon arrival at Camp Springs. Following breakfast, the crew reorganizes to prepare lunch which is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Throughout the day. Chief Steward/Instructor John Cleveland sees to the assignment of specialty duties for each member of the crew, while giving individual instruction and atten­ tion to each student's needs. The crew then cleans and secures the galley and returns to the SHLSS at Piney Point about 4:30 p.m. , A unique aspect of the new facility is that much of the food served is grown on the SHLSS farm which raises beef, pork and fresh vegeta;bles. On most Thursdays a Shipbuilder's Chief Cook, Jeff Booth from Houston, Texas expertly dices tomatoes. luncheon is served which allows a lot of creativity. Gourmet food is prepared and Garde Manger (food decorations) are made. For special events, such as the SIU headquarters dedication, all the food and garnishments were prepared by the SHLSS Steward department. Our Seafarers will certainly benefit from this new and welcomed addition to our Steward Program. Third Cook, Mark POwell (r.) prepares decorative radishes for a salad bar while Chief Steward/instructor John Cleveland inspects his work. Toppings for tacos are being prepared by Special Stewards Leonard Kelly (c.) and Jerry Rhodes (r.) under the watchful eye of Chief Steward/Instructor John Cleveland. November 1983/LOG/13 4' T' �•3 •'-4V.. Way Take the Master/Mate Freight and Towing Course The Master or Mate of a freight or towing vessel is one of the more demanding jobs on the water. A lot of decisions and respon­ sibilities are in this person's h^ds. At SHLSS we train seafarers to take on these responsibilities. The eight week course consists of classroom instruction in the .rSf*. areas of: ship construction, shiphandling, cargo gear and stowage, navigation, rules of the road, safety, stability, ship's business and shipboard routines. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the United States Coast Guard Master/Mate Freight and Towing license examination. tJ' t''l^ ' )-I| & 14 .i-j >•' If • f 14 ,4 •fe •.¥f •; .• >/ -p' ist '^4' :ty rV4 • 5''^4 • ,1 -*• I' iV •li J I- The Master/Mate class from (I. to r.) Melvin Beckneii, Billy Williams, Larry Snider and Robert Bakeman, practice plotting courses and distances in preparation for the U.S. Coast Guard examination. A High School Diploma can Open a lot of Doors for You The High School Equivalency Program (GED) offered through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship prepares Seafarers to take the GED exam and earn their high school diplomas. Over 1700 Seafarers have already successfully com­ pleted the program and received their Maryland State High School Diplomas. The GED program is available to all SIU members who are in good stjmding with the Union. Upgraders can enroll in the pro­ gram while they are at SHLSS for a vocational course or apply through the Upgrading Applica­ tion in the Seaferers LOG. SHLSS entry level students also have the opportunity to take the GED pro­ gram while they are in basic train­ ing, The decision is left up to eligible students. If they are interested in the program, it is incorporated into their schedules. The GED program is made up of the five content areas of science, social studies, English, math and literature. It runs from four to six weeks depending on the needs and abilities of the students. Diagnostic tests are given in the content areas to determine what the students need SHLSS Instructor John Chanslor (c.) demonstrates the use of navigational triangles to students (I. to r.) Melvin Beckneii, Billy Williams, Larry Snider and Robert Bakeman. Recent SHLSS GED Graduates to learn or review. The GED instructors evaluate the tests and design a course of study that will meet each students' specific needs. Students work at their own pace through small group or individualized instruction. Even though the GED program is a non-graded course, the students are given regular progress reports to evaluate their GED perfor­ mance. These evaluations guide students in their studies. Many SHLSS students have experienced success in the GED program because of the special learning conditions. With the personal and creative approaches used in GED instruction, the Bill Davis students progress confidently through the course materials. At the same time, interest and Bill Davis, who ships out of motivation is enhanced when Brooklyn N.Y., has been in die the enthusiastic instructors SIU since 1971. He came to the demonstrate how basic skills can Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School be applied to the students' of Seamanship on July 25th to maritime careers. The program also includes study and test t^ng enter the GED program. "Having an eighth grade education, I was a skills which prepares the student to sit for the one day state litde nervous about going back to administered exam. school," says Bill, "but the The GED program is only one teachers here are great!" He took of the many successful education the GED exam six weeks later and opportunites offered at SHLSS to passed the test. What does the prepare the Seaferer for the future hold for Bill.? He's looking future. on toward college. 14 / LOG / November 1983 -•'-iiiiiii.iii/i Taher Abdulla Taher AbduUa has been a U.S. citizen for 12 years and ships out of Seattle, Wash. He read about the school's GED program in the Seaferers LOG, applied for, and was accepted into the pro­ gram. He also completed the CPR, firefighting and LNG courses while enrolled in the GED program. "The program is very good!" says Taher. "I had never been to the school before and once you're here you realize how much the SIU is doing for the membership. Every member should take advantage of the pro­ grams offered here." �-i :..'s-•'I'- tt.' t The SHLSS Refrigeration Course m is a Chilling Experience Few malfunctions aboard ship can affect the comfort of the crew as much as an air conditioner breakdown, whether it's in the galley, the crew quarters or affecting the cargo of a refrigera­ tion container. The six week refrigeration course offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship consists of both classroom and practical shop training. The areas covered include: the theory of refrigera­ tion, refrigerants and their use, R-11 and R-12 refrigeration systems, operations, maintenance and trouble-shooting of various shipboard refrigeration systems. operation and controls of cen­ trifugal refrigeration machinery and operations and maintenance of refrigerated container systems. Practical shop training includes: constructing, operation and trouble-shooting working refrigeration systems and operating and trouble-shooting working refrigerated container units. To be eligible for the Refrigera­ tion Systems Maintenance arid Operations course all applicants must hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement, or endorsement as Refrigeration Engineer and Elec­ trician, or equivalent inland ex­ perience. John Linton from New York checks a refrigeration system sche­ matic diagram. DIESEL ENGINEER'S UNINSPECTED VESSELS Where Do You Stand? i I -, Taking a resistance reading with an OHM meter are George Ackley from Seattie and Brenda Murray from Jacksonville. Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (c.) explains how air flows across a condenser to Thomas Maga (I.) and John Raba. NAME SdC. SEC. # DIESEL BOOK If Our records indicate that you completed the Diesel License Course at SHLSS, however we do not have a copy of your license in our files. It is requested that you provide us with a xerox copy of your license, front and back, so that we can update our files. If your name does not appear on this list and you hold an Assistant or Chief Diesel Engineer License, please submit a copy of your license and your name will be added to the list at that time. NAME SCO. SEC. # BOOK,c J. ^ - *' • I i • 1' DIESEL The following information is provide to update my records: I received my Asst/Chief Engineer's License on Date • Assistant Engineer Uninspected Vessel • Chief Engineer Uninspected Vessel Name:. SS^ _ Book Address:. Telephone X' November 1983/LOG/15 : f �^13 upgrading Course Schedule January Through March 19 ii"*- ^s. -nri tn imnrove Job Skills i Steward Upgrading Courses ,.™7" M™V°CtlS*HS ~ SS School of Seamanship. For convenience *Mg?ne^^depairtmen^ •clu?s%Tdeck'de%rtment co'urses; steward department "tfand Boatmen and deep 3to upgrade are Ita%|though every effort will be Sir "» .1.«11— 1" •'rSw "1— '1 '•""' — \. "•' Y' _, ^ Check-In/ Completion Length of Course Cgume__ Assistant Cook cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward varies varies varies varies bi-weekly b -week y monthly I# ' Recertlflcatlon Prograrns Ss"un Recertification Check-In Q3te Completion Date Febmary 20 MarcM6 Graduation April 2 special Notice "•^Su^Field Representatives in all ports will assist members QMED Listing Changes '"TSno'wm|Ss°es®wiil.be held through March 1984 as listed below: •, •I- Engine Upgrading Courses Course ii;:> QMED Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Marine Electrical Maintenance Marine Electronics Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations Fireman/Watertender & Oiler Gonveyorman Diesel Scholarship Third Assistant Engineer Tankerman Check-In Date Completion Date ^oihrpa^--k^ March 12 January 9 MaySI February 24 ' QMED list. January 3 March 2 March 5 m February 27 April 13 April 13 February 13 March 29 January 3 January 3 January 9 February 3 February 24 March 16 January 4 January 12 Deck Upgrading Courses Course t-' Pcl'l • !:•/ • f-^^i ?-: , ^ if •ll p several c°n«"°??wpn nl^ check the August list to verify our First Class Pilot Towboat Operator Scholarship Program Able Seaman Quartermaster Third Mate Celestial Navigation/ Third Mate . Celestial Navigation/ Master/Mate Freight ^ Towing . , Celestial Navigation/ Towboat Operator Lifeboatman Se^"af^ets .Harry Lundeberg School of is a list of correctior« which have been made to the BranconI, Robert Castle, Vernon Fedesovlch, John Fischer, Erik Groaning, Richard Hooper, Allen Llnah, Kenneth Mittendorff, Steven Kguez'c^iios Rodriguez, Carlos Washington, Eddie 07/83 12/79 04/75 03/75 06/73 09/83 01/76 00/77 08/78 08j78 12/75 07/83 09/83 05/82 10/81 05/82 07/81 09/83 12/82 09/83 0W83 03/82 04/82 10/81 09/81 • 04/79 06/79 10/81 ......... i Mail To; SeStets Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Director of Vocational Education Piney Point, Maryland 20674 \ i i The following information is provided to update my records^ 1 received my QMED rating on ~ 1 I have completed the following specialty course(s): i Marine Electrical Maintenance -p—— Welding 1 Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations —- January 3 January 23 Date February 24 March 16 March 12 January 3 January 9 March 19 April 26 February 17 March 16 April 20 11 hold a valid 3rd/2nd AssisI tant Engineer License issued •on — March 5 April 6 March 19 April 20 February 27 March 9 i Pumproom Maintenance & Operation : — D»esel Regu ~ Automation Date Electronics Date NAME. BOOK _ ADDRESS Date TELEPHONE ^ i Note; Each member should provide a photocopy of evidence 1 substantiate changes in the above records. 16 / LOG / November 1983 • 'i is 10/81 11/81 Completion Check-In Pate__ 05/82 'It . �rj \ • •.J-:'?'-- •.'^,';f"'V-.::ii ' Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application •Mf|^ >ss»\ I ' Date of Birth Name Address. "S ^ClJyJ (5Ta!e) Telephone (Zip code) ' Book/!f Social Security ff Date Book Was Issued If (Street) Inland Waters Member • Deep Sea Member • (Area ooae) Lakes Member • • —I Pacific • Seniority Port Presently .Registered ln_ .Port Issued. ^ Mo./Day/Year (MiddieT (first) (Last) Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. No n (if-yes, fiy in below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program; • Yes Trainee Program: From. to. "" (dates attended) ~ No • (if yes, fill in below) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes Course(s) Taken - Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No • Firef ightlng: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No • i - Date Available for Training • Ol r . . • ' I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed • Tankerman • AB Unlimited • AB Limited • AB Special • Quartermaster • Towboat Operator Inland • Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation • Third Mate . ALL DEPARTMENTS ENGiNE DECK . • FOWT • OMED—Any Rating • Marine Electronics • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Automation • Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • DIeeel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) • Welding • LIfeboatman ADULT EDUCATiON DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GEO) • Developmental Studies • English as a Second Language (ESL) STEWARD • • • • • No transportation will be paid uniess you present originai receipts after course compietion. COLLEGE PROGRAM Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook • Nautical Science Certificate Program • Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) QATE SHIPPED RATING HELD VESSEL DATEOF DiSCHARGE DATE SIGNATURE RETURN COMPLETED APPLiCATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 November 1983/LOG/17 . -1^^.";; 1^: iw .-J - --""I ' '• w �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I . •QXH 'sr. V, V' .=f' 4^; . 3-v. fe Irinaton tn INVENT IN ^PAD md JOB SECURITY World Report For the first time since the end of the Vietnam War, American troops have been engaged in battle. Unlike Vietnam, how­ ever, the fighting has not been confined to one area, but is being staged on two continents and in two vastly different set­ tings. There were some disturbing signs that tended to get lost in the rush of events. For one thing, American forces and resources were being spread terribly thin. President Reagan's defense buildup has been deficient in one very critical area: America's sealift capability. Over the past three years the Reagan administration has cut funding for the maritime industry to the bone.Were things to get out of hand in Lebanon or Gre­ nada—or even to heat up in the Philippines or El Salvador—this country would prob­ ably have to rely upon foreign-flag vessels to transport its troops and supplies. In light of the cold reception given to the Grenada invasion, can we afford to rely upon countries like Panama and Liberia to protect our vital national interests? IT'tf A ^MALL PRICE TO fWV Ciinard BUI H.R. 2883, a bill that would add two ships to this nation's depleted passenger vessel fleet, is waiting for House floor action. The Senate version of the bill, S. 1197, is being considered by the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill is an important one. Among other things, it would create 1,000 seafar­ ing jobs at a time when the maritime industry is in a state of near depression. Under the bill's provisions, two Britishflag passenger vessels—the Canard Prin­ cess and iht Canard Coantess—would be re-registered in the American merchant marine with a minimum of red tape. Op­ ponents of the bill contend that the legis­ lation would weaken the Jones Act. Ac­ cording to SIU President Frank Drozak, this is not true. The SS Constitation and the SS Inde­ pendence were redocumented under the American registry several years ago, and there has been no noticeable weakening of the Jones Act. To the contrary: the American-flag merchant marine is stronger in the sense that it can now boast two passenger vessels among its 564 vessels fleet. AtaskanOU The terms of the Export Administration Act, which bans the export of Alaskan oil, was extended until a final determina­ tion is made on the bill. That doesn't seem to be too far in the future: the House of Representatives passed the legislation by a voice vote. Senate action is still pending. The legislation is of the utmost impor­ tance to SIU members. At least 40 con­ tracted SIU tankers carry oil from Alaska to the Lower 48 states. The loss of those 18/LCX3/November 1983 ships would pose a devastating blow to the maritime industry, especially now when things are so tough. The bill deals with a pressing national security matter. Domestic supplies of oil have become even more important now that the shipment of foreign oil is jeopard­ ized by the continuing war between Iran and Iraq. Both sides now threaten to mine the Straits of Hormuz, through which a large percentage of the world's oil passes. In a related matter, the Reagan admin­ istration has failed to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at levels mandated by law. That leaves the country even more vulnerable to a shut-off of its oil supplies. The Export Administration Act was originally set to expire Sept. 30. Maritime Safety The Maritime Safety Bill, H.R. 3486, was passed out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The bill seeks to improve reporting requirements for U.S.-flag vessels. The SIU and other maritime unions see the legislation as an important first step in the prevention of maritime disasters like the SS Poet. Several amendments were added to the legislation while it was in committee. The most important of these amendments was the decision to increase liability limitations from $60 to $420 a ton. The figure had not been raised since 1936, and no longer represented a true market value. CDS Payback House and Senate conferees met and hammered out a compromise Appropria­ tions Bill for State, Commerce and Justice. Among other things, the bill pushes back the enforcement date of a proposed De­ partment of Transportation rule allowing subsidized operators to participate in the domestic trade contingent upon Aeir pay­ ing back their Construction Differential Subsidies. As it now stands, no action on the bill can be taken before June 15,1984. �With the SIU Fishermeh Out of Qloucester Aboard the Ida and Joseph BOARD THE IDA AND A JOSEPH IN IPSWICH BAY. . . . The crewmen are literally thigh deep in fish. Their yellow oilskins and high rubber boots provide protection as they work among the thousands of menhaden pogies that fill the hold and swamp the deck of this SlU-contracted boat that works out of Gloucester, Mass. The fishermen are members of the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU. Their former union, the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, a long-time affiliate of the SIU of North America, merged into the A & G District in 1980. The SIU fishermen are represented in Gloucester by Mike Orlando and Leo Sabato. Gloucester fishermen catch many types of fish. They drag— that is, pull a net on the bottom of a boat—^for groundfish like flounder, haddock, cod and red fish. They also fish for shrimp in season with special nets, But , trip that this LOG reportertook on a beautiful, late June day was aboard a seiner that was looking for menhaden pogies. This fish is abundant in the Gloucester area from early June until October. They're not edi­ ble but are instead used for fertilizer and for oil for cosmet­ ics. While the menhaden pogies are available, the 40-year-old Ida and Joseph goes out nearly every day in search of a full load. This day in June the hard work of her 12-man crew would pay off early. Leaving her mooring at the Seven Seas Wharf in Gloucester at 3:30 a.m., the Ida and Joseph headed out of Gloucester Har­ bor, passed the Fort area and the breakwater and went north. She then passed Rockport, rounded Halibut Point and headed into Ispwich Bay. The Ida and Joseph is 84 feet long. She can carry 65 tons of fish in her hold and another 70 tons on deck. A seine boat, the Little Ida, which is 42 feet long, is towed behind. On deck, the Ida and Joseph carries a dory boat. Though all the crew helps out when the fish are pulled in, many �f• '% • M ' ' -'V •» , T- ^:;"i •I . • -i - ,. T. ^--L- • ' --1 ::- - -- -•- . ••' • L • „• - 'V:-r. . . - ^-ifv-yALVia-fsiiea^ ' _ . _^,>n..-,, . 2^'rs:.S?vSSr ,Mi ?x;. 'm I.. ^ »>. ... .1. • -i,.-_ aa F v . "-J.'i&'/i,' ' _. A A" . " V •* 1 'T' V; iK. ^ •-, 5 « i-y y""^ - . i -"• -i. ^ ...i- ^ -f __ fy „S^ - *•" JT'--'. WS >* { ft r-J " - - :;«* s J. " *' r^: :,yM\ 'm jr • »'.•* •W j.l . II? ":•' s,.> -^.^Lw,.— AS Ssh swamp the deck of the Ida and Joae^ Ambrose Scola wwhs one of the winches. Though haid to believe, this Is not the end of the catch. In the galley of the Ida and Joseph Is Cook James Intenante—the man respon­ sible for the hearty and de­ licious meals. ™««e S?^ When the call comes from the spotter plane that a school s;;:^srjssi;;s2:ii!riSssiLS2W sssrrss:^:s^rs»i«-i». _,. skins. catch of the day. !. • 'in. .""1 F-.i) ••'f-' •1^ • ^'r -I" if? E^oylng their early morning breakfast are. from the left. Msheimen Gordon Goveny. Ambrose Scola and Peter Scola. 'f? k %: •A'-t %U'. -i'P; J.:i r';v i It' The sunrise this morning was of them also have other jobs. For instance, James Interrante, not as spectacular as the crew the cook onboard the Ida and said it can sometimes be, but Joseph, starts getting breakfast the air was fresh and a little ready long before the 3:30 a.m. cool, and being on the water departure time. Breakfast is a was a pleasure. Crewmembers were on deck, real treat. Plenty of bacon, bread, butter, jam, coffee and eggs any getting ready for the fishing ahead, or drinking coffee and way you want them. The area below deck is small enjoying the morning. They but cozy. The galley, the mess talked about their lives as fish­ and the fo'c's'le are all in one ermen, about the places we were passing, and about the coming area. day's work. On the trip to the fishing Asked whether we'd see any grounds and at various breaks in the work, some of the crew whales—^there's a whale watch would jump into bunks and try sightseeing boat that works out to sleep. The wooden table was of Gloucester—crewman Gor­ a narrow platform until the sides don Goveny said we weren't went up. Then it could easily going out far enough. He talked accommodate eight or more about a time "six or seven ye^s ago when we were competing people. Swinging the dip net over to the Ida and Joseph is Steve D'Amico. Behind him is Nate Mickey Paris!. with the whales for herring." fishermen were just barely com­ These leviathans of the deep will ing out ahead. Larry Scola, captain of the go into a school of herring being boat, expired that every year fished and take one, huge bite. Whales have even been known repairs and renovations alone to get into the fishermen's nets. on the Ida and Joseph come to That's bad news for the fisher­ anywhere between $20,000 to men because the whales break $30,000. The Ida and Joseph uses a right through the expensive ny­ lon nets. The one on the Ida spotter plane to locate the fish and Joseph is 17 fathoms deep since they are much more visi­ ble from the air. Sometimes and 210 fathoms long. This day there would be no around 5:30 a.m. a Ivge school whales. There would only be, of fish is seen by airplane pilot the fishermen hoped, plenty of Mike Calamo. The men go into action, put­ menhaden pogies. At the begin­ ning of the season, the fish proc­ ting on their oilskins, preparing essing plant in Gloucester that the boat. Fisherman Steve D'A­ buys the pogies was paying $44 mico heads for his motorized dory which is taken off deck a tonf Now, however, the plant was and lowered into the water. Other fishermen head for the only paying $37 a ton and the Little Ida, board her and let her loose. Now the adventure begins. As the Ida and Joseph stands by, D'Amico in his dory deftly and quickly circles around the fish to keep them together. The Little Ida gets in close and low­ ers her huge net. It spans out in a wide oval. At the right moment, the fishermen start to tighten the net which is purse seine. This means that the strings of the net are drawn together at the bottom and the fish captured inside. Slowly the net is tight­ ened and the oval shrinks. The Little Ida and the Ida and Joseph come alongside each other now and the fishermen must work quickly. A huge catch of fish like they have could en­ Unfastening the lines on the Little Ida are SlU Fisheimen WilUam Parisi (I.) and Jimmy Pizzfanenti. circle the seine boat if the fish­ ermen don't keep them in place at the side of the vessel. The net is drawn up, partly by hand, and as the first layer surfaces there's a mass of sil-. very, jumping fish. A dip net is now used to get the fish from the water to the Ida and Joseph. This resembles a miniature purse seine at the end of a large wooden pole. The pole is lowered into the mass of fish and when there's enough in the net the strings are drawn, the pole raised, the fish carried over to the boat where the net is opened releasing the catch. His work finished in the dory, D'Amico rides the dip net from the Little Ida to the big boat and operates the pole. It's hard work. like most of the work on the Ida and Joseph. On the Little Ida, three men have to strain to raise a part of the seine net to each new layer of fish. But at least on one another and following the same pattern as the first. By the time they're finished, the fishermen have caught over 280,000 pounds of fish. Once One fisherman said, "I tried working ashore. It was no good." today the work is fruitful. By 7 a.m. the hold is filled and there's fish stored on deck—about 130,000 pounds of menhaden pogies. As the fishermen say, it was a "good set." There would be two more sets that morning following quickly the hold is filled, the fish are put on deck. As they pile up, wooden boards are placed around deck to build up the sides of the boat. Boards are also placed in front of some strate^c areas like the winches and galley entrance. By the time the fishermen are isy. * �^Tcup S^^Mow^eck. Lany Maicantonlo rides the dip net over ftom the Ulto Ids. across the net flUed pojes. to the llshladened deck of the Ida and Joseph. ^ -•:.r though much of the net Is pulled up mechanlcalljr. these three jroung flshetmen stUl have to use their muscles to raise a part of it. through, there doesn't seem to sands of people. St. Peter is the be a nook or cranny aboard ship patron saint of fishermen and the festival is funded from con­ that doesn't have a fish in it. By 9 a.m. we are heading back tributions given by Gloucester's home, passing sights like fishing boats. (See story in Au­ Straitsmouth Island and the Twin gust 1983 LOG.) The men will have three days Lights. The men relax, taking in the sun, eating sandwiches or off from the daily fishing routine porkchops if they feel like it. of rising in the wee hours of the The cook is prepared to make morning and following the mi­ a full dinner. Usually the boat gratory pogies. When the pogie is out much later and doesn't season ends in October they'll get back until three or four in start going out—sometimes for the afternoon. This day we'll be days at a time—in search of other fish. back just after 11 a.m. Today's catch was bountiful On the way home cheers go up when the crew learns they and the day was warm and sunny. will have the next three days But the fishermen also go out in off for the annual St. Peter's the winter. Most of the time Fiesta, a landmark festival in they must face cold and ice and Gloucester that draws thou- rain. Sometimes their best ef­ 22/LOG / November 1983 ^ forts are fruitless. And even when they have good catches, they get back into port to face unprofitable prices for their fish. The U.S. tariffs are low on fish from Canada where that gov­ ernment subsidizes its fishing boats. The fresh fish exported from Canada is one of the rea­ sons for low fish prices in New England. The fishermen's work is dan­ gerous. On the Ida and Joseph there was a young fisherman, Larry Marcantonio, whose father was lost several years before when his boat disappeared dur­ ing a storm. On that same boat was the son of the Ida and Joseph's cook, James Interrante. Nothing was ever found L . V; - ,3;" v-t The Biblical words on the base of the Fishennen's Me­ morial statue in Glouces­ ter, Mass. are veiy apt for most of the town's resi­ dents. of the men or the boat. Yet, despite the danger, the hard work, the uncertain profit, there were very few complaints from the men concerning thenwork. One fisherman said, "I tried working ashore. It was no good." Despite certain disadvantages, he liked being on that fishing boat, being on the water. For the crewmen onboard the Ida and Joseph and for all (Soucester's fishermen, may the years ahead be filled with many "good sets." �Serving DeepSea Members and Fishermen ,y Here are two views 5 the SIU hainn Gloucester, Mass. The photo on the left shows the entrance to the hall as seen from St. Peter's Park. The photo on the right was taken from the dock area and shows the picture windows which surround much of the building. At Home in the Gloucester Hall By MARIETTA HOMAYONPOUR HE SIU'S HALL in T Gloucester, Mass. is a good place for members to sit around and talk, or play cards, or shoot some pool. Helping the Gloucester hall run smoothly Is Administrative Assist­ ant Del Martus. The beautiful hall, which was built from scratch by the Union, opened its doors in October of 1981. Right next to St. Peter's Park and the waterfront in downtown Gloucester, the hall, which is on one level, is cylin­ drical in shape. There are plenty of large picture windows facing the harbor where fishing boats of various sizes and shapes are tied up. The Gloucester hall serves SIU deep-sea members and SIU fishermen. The fishermen used to be part of the Atlantic Fish­ ermen's Union, a long time af­ filiate of the SIUNA. In 1980 the union merged into the SIU A&G District. SIU fishing representatives in Gloucester are Mike Orlando Playing a game of pool at the SIU hall In Gloucester are two fishing captains, Jahn Favazza (1.) and John Parisi. and Leo Sabato. They often sit with the members to discuss the catches • or the latest price of fish. Also working out of the hall is SIU Field Representative Joe Corrigan and Administrative Assistant Del Martus who for many years worked at the SIU's old hall in Boston. Bob Stevens was Gloucester port agent for two years, but he recently left to become the SIU port agent in Philadelphia. The Gloucester hall is beau­ tifully landscaped and fits in well with the harbor, the park and the surrounding area. It's a pleasant place to sit and rel^ and exchange fish stories. Or, if you're lucky, as this re­ porter was, you might hear a sweet Itedian tune about the sea • from an 87-year old retired bar­ ber who was visiting a friend at the hall. Bella canzone! ' -~,v- 'A " ,• J- ^ SIU Fishing Representative Mike Orlando sits at his desk in the Union hall In Gloucester. Posing for the camera are Jack Scandallto (1.), a lobster fisherman, and John Alello, an SIU pensioner. • -J Shooting the breeze at the Union hall are, from the left: SIU Fishing Representative Mike Orlando; Anthony Parisi. a retired baiber; Tom Randazza, an active fisherman, and Leo Sabato, SIU fishing repre­ sentative In Gloucester. This scene of Gloucester fishing boats is what SIU members see from the windows of their Union hall. November 1963/LOG/23 , ,iI II �Aboard SlU-Contracted Ogden Wabash 1 t .* In New Jersey k .z • T he OGDEN WABASH (Og­ den Marine) docked at the Exxon terminal in northern New Jersey last month. Seafarers were able to bask in the beau­ tiful Indian summer weather during their time off in port. As usual, time in port was precious and hurried. Most sail­ ors had their bags packed way before the ship actually hit port. Despite the rush to get ashore, seamen were anxious to meet with Kermett Mangrem, their SIU rep. Many were interested in talking about the status of the new trip relief rules. Mangrem told the crew that the six-man Permanent Job Trip Relief Study Committee had $•^ •:. completed its report after hav­ ing spent nearly three months at Union headquarters review­ ing the options open to the Union and the membership. The committee had been elected earlier this year in a heavily attended membership meeting in the port of New York. After much deliberation, the committee recommended that the status of the Permanent Job Trip Relief Program be fully reviewed at a SIU Crews Con­ ference which will be held in •: • • 1- f T Herman Holmes Is the saloon messman. March at the Seafarers Harry Liindeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, MD. The committee also recom­ mended that the Union maintain existing procedures through June 15, 1984, with one exception. Effective Oct. 1,1983, all reliefs requested shall be for at least 125 days. Most members onboard the Ogden Wabash were satisfied with the committee's findings, especially the part about the 125 days. Wiper Mike "Mad Max" Crane Is all set to hit port. Crew gets chance to bask in Indian summer and catch up on SIU news. •J _ 4• 4-. "i"- ' 1 SIU Rep Kermett Mangrem talks to OS Hubert Cain (I.) and Preston Mllanc about the 125-day trip relief requirement. aS4 / LOG / November 1983 I OS Hubert Cain (I.) and Ed Demoss, AB, are good friends. �•^' •'-•Mr •' i:' -4'v -i:^ ' . - •..- 4 - ,;-' ' ^ "' z-'^' >"* •t:zvSt®iS4g.. 1 m:i .jErv scii"" % tc^-, %rr -" , i AB Domingo Contreras (I.) and Second Pumpman Fred Head pose for this picture Juan Castillo, AB, waits to talk to SlU Rep Kermett Mangrem. Xlj* November 1983/LOG/25 .— - , ;•: I ' '--a , ,. ^ M; •I . . • �and maritime policy. Senator J. James Exon S '•\ enator J. James Exon (D-Neb.) was the first Nebraskan to be elected directly to the U.S. Senate after serving as governor. In 1978, Jim Exon won election to the United States Senate representing the "Comhusker State." Sen. Exon has an impressive list of Senate committee assignments. He serves on the Budget Commit­ tee. On the Armed Services Com­ mittee, Exon is Jhe ranking minor­ ity member of the Manpower and Personnel Subcommittee and sits on the Military Construction Sub­ committee and the Strategic and Theater Nuclear Forces Subcom­ mittee. And on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Com­ mittee, Sen. Exon is the ranking minority member of the Aviation , Subcommittee and sits on the Sur­ face Transportation Subcommit­ tee. The senator serves as a Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate and is a member of the Senate Export Caucus. The senator is an avid supporter of maintaining the current restric­ tions on the export ban of Alaska Oil. He is a co-sponsor of S. 1197 which continues the imposition of those restrictions. On Sept. 20, 1983, Sen. Exon voted in support of an amendment on the Interior Appropriations bill for acquisition of oil to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a rate of 220,000 barrels per day, the current rate. The president sought to decrease the fill rate of the SPR. Through the efforts of Exon and others, the current fill rate of the SPR was maintained. A champion of the consumer. Sen. Exon recently introduced leg­ islation to protect consumers from odometer fraud on used cars and trucks. Upon the introduction of his bill, he said "the tampering of odome­ ters on motor vehicles is not lim- "The company of just and righteous men is better than wealth and a rich estate." ^ _ Euripides, Aegeus." Fragment 7 State officials estimate that odom­ eter tampering costs consumers from $5 to 10 million annually. This legislation would make it illegal to tamper with the odometers on used vehicles that are transferred be­ tween states." SIU is proud to work with such dedicated senators as Sen. Exon and Sen. Kasten and we look forwm-d to continue cooperating with them in developing a positive pro­ motional American maritime pol­ icy. Help Deliver the Mail If you are joining a vessel—and especially if you are going on a foreign fly-out—you can help your Union and your shipmates by delivering the mail. When you are ready to leave, see the Dispatcher at the SIU hall and get from him a supply of: Ship's Minutes Crew List forms; Repair Lists, and a few copies of the LOG. This will be a big help because some ships are without these necessary forms because of delays in postal mailing systems. % S enator Robert Kasten Jr. (RWis.), a native of Wisconsin, served in the U.S. Hpuse of Rep­ resentatives representing the state s Ninth Congressional District be­ fore he was elected to the U.S. Senate from the "Badger State in November 1980. Sen. Kasten sits on several ke_ committees whose jurisdictions af­ fect the American maritime indus­ try. The senator is a member of the Budget Committee. On the Ap­ propriations Committee, he sits on its subcommittees of Defense, En­ ergy and Water Development j Transportation and Related Agen­ cies; Agriculture, and Foreign Op­ erations as the subcommittee chairman. On the Commerce, Sci­ ence and Transportation Commit­ tee, Kasten is chairman of its Con­ sumer Subcommittee and is a member of its Merchant Marine Sen. J. James Exon Subcommittee and Surface Transited to any one state. The launder­ portatipn Subcommittee. And on ing of vehicle titles and tampering the Small Business Committee, the of odometers is a serious national senator is chairman* of its Entreproblem which deserves a remedy preneurship and Special^ Problems by the federal government. Facing Small Business Subcom­ "The growing national problem of odometer fraud on used vehicles mittee, as well as a member of its Government Procurement Sub­ is costing consumers billions of committee. dollars each year. In Nebraska alone Going On a Fly-Out? 26 / LOG / November 1983 Senator Robert Kasten Jr. Sen. Kasten is concerned about the Great Lakes shipping industry and its effect on the economy of Wisconsin which borders the Great Lakes. Late last year, Kasten served as a member of the HouseSenate Conference Committee to iron out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Transportation Appropriations legislation. The Senate version contained a provision to eliminate $110 million in debt on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Upon its ap­ proval by the conferees, Kasten said, "As a member of the confer­ ence, my top priority was to see the debt forgiveness all the way through. For the first time in more than 30 years, the Senate has ac-" knowledged the disadvantage the debt on the St. Lawrence Seaway has caused on Great Lakes ship.ping. This vote to eliminate the debt is a real boost to Great Lakes ports and offers new hope for a strong maritime industry on the Great Lakes and will benefit the Wisconsin economy and many farmers and businesses as well." The senator believes in a strong Sen. Robert Kasten Jr. American fleet as evidenced by his support of the export ban on Alas­ kan oil. And in 1981, on a Senate vote in the Budget Reconciliation bill, Kasten voted to retain the cargo preference applicability to the Agricultural Trade and Devel­ opment Act with its provision for P.L. 480 programs. Sen. Kasten is for "free trade, but it must also be fair trade. The American auto industrj^ and the steel, plastics and electronics in­ dustries that supply it, are cur­ rently at a disadvantage with Japan because of international monetary problems and other factors they could not possibly control. It's un­ fair to punish them—the auto in­ dustry—for these conditions. We need time to make this industry| competitive again, and extending the import limit will give us that time." As a member of the Senate Ex­ port Caucus, Kasten recognizes the need''for a strong commitment to expanding exports of American made goods and farm products and to increase trade opportunities with other countries. But we haven't been doing our best to expand exports and we're losing jobs be­ cause of it. Through thq Senate Export Caucus we hope to identify and act on the best means of im­ proving America's competitive­ ness internationally and create new job opportunities here at home." SIU espouses the same philos­ ophy as Sen. Robert Kasten on "free trade vs. fair trade," ex­ panding our export markets and developing the Great Lakes mari­ time industry. We look forward to working with Senator Kasten to find solutions to these problems facing America's maritime indus­ try and America's national^ econ­ omy. �Inland News Oar Members AtWerk Higman Tewing Contract Ratified By an overwhelming majority of Higman Towing Boatmen of Orange, Texas, a new contract was ratified recently. Gains for the rank-and-file membership Included wage hikes and boosts In benefits. For the first time In a Higman Towing contract, a large Increase In sick pay was won by SlU negotiators. By the end of this year, Higman Towing will have two new 264foot by 50-foot single-skin liquid barges now being built at the Jeffboat Shipyard In Jeffersonvllle, Ind. N.E. Towing Pact Is Extended A contract extension of the old pact at Northeast Towing In the port of Norfolk was negotiated for their Boatmen recently. Dixie Carriers Beef Waits on Appeais Before going on to a NLRB trial, the SlU and Dixie Carriers, now struck, are awaiting decisions on court appeals. Mall vote ballots were sent out last month to Boatmen at Lynnhaven Services Co. on their new contract here. The ballots have to be returned by Nov. 21. And new contract negotiations were still going on for Boatmen of the Allied Ocean Towing Co. here. Giideweii AFL-CiO Labor Councii VP Mobile Port Agent Tom Glldewell was recently elected and sworn In as a vice president of the AFL-CIO Alabama State Labor Council, Mobile District. Wage Reopener at Nationai Marine Service Wage reopening negotiations, not a new contract, at National Marine Service In the port of St. Louis, Mo. were going on at the end of last month. Tug Littie Curtis Back at Piney Point Laid up for repairs, the tug Little Curtis (Steuart Oil Transport) Is now back In service In PIney Point, Md. Coordinated Caribbean Opens N.J. Unit The towboat Jim Ludwig (Orgulf) pulls out of the Crescent City harbor afters visit by SlU Rep. J. Steve Ruiz. Early this month Coordinated Caribbean Transport (CCT) opened a terminal at 1200 Newark Tpke., Kearny, N.J. to serve the New York metropolitan area. Other CCT terminals will be opened within this year In the ports of Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago, among others. Great Lakes D & D Dredges Cieveiand Harbor Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. began the fall dredging of the Cleveland harbor early In November and finished a job In Toledo, Ohio. Luedtke Engineering has begun new dredging jobs at the Sandusky, Ohio harbor and at Point Moullee, Mich. At the start of this month, the company was nearing completion of a hydraulic dredge operation at Toledo harbor. Zenith Dredge Co. was to have finished harbor deepening In the Duluth, MInn.-Superlor, Wis. harbor. Here's the SlU crew on deck of the towboat Rebecca Smith (Crescent Towing) last month. They are (I. to r.) Capt. Mike Orllllon, Chief Engineer Aldon J. Barletto, and Deckhands Toby Jones and Dave Henson in the port of New Orleans. For Higher Pay and Job security Upgrade Your Skiiis At SHLSS November 1983/LOG/27 • ••'S't; .-.J- I �• 'f -">4i'' s-.n V ""'••-C—'• - ^ •thkA.- inland Pensioners Frank J. Blachowicz, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975. Brother Blackowicz was born in Maryland and is a resident of Norfolk. <S , Vl_, •,1^ '• • „ '••• '• -. 'f E Ear •; ••?£I 4lC^ Chester Ellis Lewis, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1969 sailing as a cook for Plymouth Towing from 1967 to 1973 and for lOT from 1973 to 1977. Brother Lewis is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Lowland, N.C. and is a resident there. Daniel Fred­ erick Carey, 51, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1959 sail­ ing as a cook for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1952 to 1956', Dixie Carriers from 1952 to 1975 and for Marine Towing (lOT) from 1975 to 1982. Brother Carey attended the Piney Point lOT Conference. He was born in Racine, Wis. and is a resident of Merritt Is., Fla. George C. Orfleld, 69, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1973 sailing as a cook on the tug Remus (Allied Towing). Brother Orfield sailed for Allied Towing from 1974 to 1977. He also sailed for Harbor Towing from 1943 to 1969 and on their ^ tug Virginia. Boatman Orfield was born in Richmond, Va. and is a resident of Norfolk. Ml, If ; 11 •',|1: -i. I ni Pensioner Hugh Francis Ram­ sey, 70, succumbed to cancer in the Memorial Hospital of Gal­ veston, Texas on July 8. Brother Ramsey joined the Union in 1947 ^ in the port of Houston sailing as a pilot and captain for Dixie Carriers in 1974 and on the Dixie Raider in 1980. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Ramsey was bom in Greenville, Texas and was a resident of Hitchkok, Texas. Interment was in Grace Park Cemetery, Alta Loma, Texas. Surviving is his widow, Johnnie. SO SORRY In the September LOG's In Memoriam column, we inad­ vertently reported the un­ timely demise of inland pen­ sioners, Boatmen Robert B. Ricker Sr., 65, of Abita Springs, La. and Carroll Vin­ cent Sadler, 67, of Mathews, Va. We sincerely apolo^ze to them and their families for our error and hope we didn t cause them too much discom­ fort. , Both are "still very much alive." Pensioner Hairy Irving Col­ lins, 70, passed away on Oct. 24. Brother Collins joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and mate for the N.Y., New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Penn Central Railroad from 1936 to 1960. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Boatman Collins was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots union from 1940 to 1960. He was a vkeran of the U.S. Navy m World War II. Bom in Spring­ field, Mass., he was a resident of Mystic Islands, Tuckerton, N.J. Surviving are a son, Mi­ chael of Burke, Va. and two daughters, Madeline and Mau­ reen. SIU = Job Security Cb ) i Charles Anton Turner, 61, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a mate for Curtis Bay Towing in 1969. Brother Turner began sailing in 1959. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. BeiKjamin "Ben" Frank Sha^ Jr., 26, died of head injuries sustained in a pleasure boat crash on the Severn River in Annap­ olis, Md. on July 27. Brother Shawn was graduated from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1977 as an assist­ ant bosun. He sailed as a tug pilot for Crowley Marine in the port of Wilmington in 1981. Boatman Shawn was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Born in Ann Arundel County, Md., he was a resident of Centreville, Md. Burial was in the Kingsley Church Cemetery, Chester, Md. Surviving are his mother, Mitzi M. Roth and a sister, Melodye Hope Valliere of Sevema Park, Md. NARCOTICS CAN END YOUR SEAFARING CAREER AND YOUR LIFE... STEER CLEAR OF THEM fSi- • Ii' Louis Szalejko, 65, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Phil­ adelphia sailing as a deckhand, mate and captain for Curtis Bay Towing for 35 years. Brother Szalejko was captain and docking master on the tug Reedy Point (Curtis Bay) on the Delaware River for 25 years. He began sailing in 1933 as a messboy on oceangoing tugs, the Valley Forge, Catawissa and Tamagua (all Read­ ing Railroad). Boatman Szalejko in 1940 sailed on the tug T.J. Sheridan (Sheridan Transpor­ tation). Szalejko is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II, serving on rescue boats in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelego, the Southern Philippines and Luzon and the Ryukys Is­ lands. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with five Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Medal with a Bronze Star, the American Theater Medal, the American Defense Medal, the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. A na­ tive of Philadelphia, he is a res­ ident of Williamstown, N.J. In Memoriam 28/LOG/November 1983 <is\ k-f' �BEG PARDON Due to a misunderstanding in the Pensioners Corner column we had Sea­ farer Athanasios P. Vassiiikos of the port of Baltimore retiring from the SiU. Actually, Brother Vassiiikos is still sail­ ing. He joined the Union in 1941. Deep Sea Guillermo Castro, 62, joined the SIU in the port of San Juan, P.R. sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Castro was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bo­ suns Program in the May 1974 class. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santa Juanita Bayamon, P.R. Henry Wooden Lovelace, Jr., 58, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1956 sailing as an AB. Brother Lovelace is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Lynchburg, Va. and is a resident there. Edward Joseph Mosakowski, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1951 sailing as an AB. Brother Mosakowski is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. Mason Hall, 61, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an oiler. Brother Hall was born in Los Angeles, Calif, and is a resi­ dent of Denair, Calif. Peter "Pete" Vincent Hammel, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Hammel attended a Piney Point Educational Con­ ference. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Hammel was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Chalmette, La. Ernest Edward Mulierl, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Boston, Mass. in 1957 sailing as a wiper. Brother Mulieri was bom in Boston and is a resident of Salem, Mass. Chester Ralph Coumas, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1960 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Cou­ mas upgraded at Piney Point in 1969. He has two years of col­ lege and has also worked as a hair stylist and roulette croupier. He was born in Manteca, Calif, and is a resident of Las Vegas. Charles Walter Maynard, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an AB and ship's delegate. Brother Maynard sailed from 1945 to 1982. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Seafarer May­ nard was born in Erie, Pa. and is a resident of Carteret, N.J. Herman Pedersen, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Pedersen is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Omaha, Neb. and is a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Jorge Rodriguez, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Rodriguez hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N Y. Harbor beef. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is,a resi­ dent of New York. Ben Rucker, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Rucker Was born in Georgia and is a resident of Port Arthur, Texas. Robert Earl Tyler, 54, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician and QMED. Brother Tyler is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was born in Shubuta, Miss, and is a resident there. John William White, 70, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing as a chief cook. Brother White is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born on Block Is., R. I. and is a resident of Hous1 ton. Ferdinand Bernard, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing in the steward department for the Delta Line and for the Waterman Steamship Co. Brother Bernard is also a fur­ niture assembler. He is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Bernard was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Milton Jack Brown, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1961 sailing as an AB for Sea-Land. Brother Brown began sailing in 1955. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Brown was bom in Hot Springs, Ark. and is a resident there. Harvey Edward Burge, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1972 sailing as an AB. Brother Burge is a resi­ dent of Seattle. Alton Joseph Clement, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a FOWT on the U.S. Army Transport Evangeline (East­ ern Steamship) in July 1942. Brother Clement worked on the New Orleans Waterman Shoregang from 1978 to 1979. He was born in La Fouche, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. Charles C. Fritz Jr., 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a QMED and ship's delegate. Brother Fritz was born in Pennsylvania and is a resi­ dent of Philadelphia. Morton "Morty" Julius Kerngood Jr., 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 as a recertified bosun. Brother Kerngood was grad­ uated from the Union's Re­ certified Bosuns Program in December 1973. He sailed for Sea-Land and on the SS Oceanic Independence (American-Hawaiian Cruises) in 1981. Seafarer Kerngood sailed as a deck delegate and was also a cook and sales­ man. A delegate to the 1972 5th Piney Point Educational Conference, Kerngood was born in Maryland and is a resident of Baltimore. George Wilson Arnold, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1963 sailing as an AB. Brother Arnold began sailing in 1956. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif, and is a resident of Seattle. Robert Lee Beale, 61, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. Brother Beale is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Virginia and is a resident of Jackson­ ville. John Michael Stiles, 61, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Stiles attended the 1970 SHLSS Crews Conference No. 7 at Piney Point, Md. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Green Creek, N.J. Curtis Anderson, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a cook on the SS Caguas (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine). Brother Anderson sailed from 1947 to 1981. He was born in Smithfield, Va. and is a resident of Baltimore. (Continued on Page 30.) November 1983/LOG/29 -r-'.ir- k i .: I �„ Ora^s ^esci/e '"'""'a WODZ 1"® "fa Ca). r""®™ c^ Z "!' ^'^-s the Coast Guard wl, ® "''"> ^?reJa«ve1y"4^®"""®'' ®®P'Khclter of ®®®- Susy Z^®" from fe'": waf ^sferred to fL «''°®' and jAe tanker he/nlw ^ ''®r huSdr"''®^^' 'lours. for several P"' ®'By and tinie ^T'® on»y husband who w» 7'"P8 for '^®''«'. The crew's ""ors concern was i5?2?ii~ss ne ship proyZl'/" easy task ythout which in ,h ^""^hreak conditions 'ther^ ^"<1 """^ "ot have Guard ffly boat. J ^3 fatten me off fr^sfen-ed to hi »" ^'lere J was eenn ^^dge *^ary S^®®cedforby ®«'o. a nulse wh f "'® ®'"ef '"'/!®';/obeabo^d'"'='^'y''ap. and concgJJ® wow was so kind hand what wondiJ , ^ ^^t^ ^ork on Slsf^ people hVe naaliy express m i.®®" never ""•at they did forij^"'"' Class-A", ^ Class "B" Class -C" '" SANFR^Ci^OSflffpEj 66 . . ." • " * * •*• • •-. ""^'''''rot'i'i^ihGroui^j;;;;--::: Clas! ON Class 'B' Class -.-oa ^ ' 0 ®i*and Total (All Groups). 0 Class SEATTLE Class (<B' 19 Class 1 ^'•and Total *9 0 0 k »» Groups) Class (< Class i€'B *» Class k 99 •'••• ^ONOLVtv 15 0 23 17 "999 -••• 8 1 1 .g''a«d Total (All Groups). ivi;;—11 From Nov leto If f I • ^ ^ ^ Corn, '^Pa9.5' a»af Ia»„ 'j^fT^theUnto'^^'''' 62, i"d^f®"P'Jacks<Jrvffll'jf;j''nedfh ^'T"'Con'hk^; ^l.^tean War fp^ Wl P'S^'^S fai/toad i Sl> fai/road from from iSl> r5r";.2;.';S2,S« "e ,S a resident t^'ere .''Sr3^*»'sa'n'«» ^'^^Bukee ''"'d was 1« '' ''"'d iJ^ Wa '" t/Vorld '^odd W Kcfxs?, Qboard the KSS^ »'W Co., fr^ ffcnsin. ,ato„ ^nt ftere. dent '•°n's rott '•°d's rotw '" ^'Pena LOG/November 1933 I... .(Qemtany, Cam. ""d ,s a resident of °'®te the in i"*"®® Mowani c """Seattle. ® �U,....-: .. ^>."r.V^ - . •:-'^-*T'" Aimss LagalAid In the event that any SlU nwrnbera have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult Is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list |s In­ tended only for Informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun' Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Deartiom Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 f HOUSTON, TEXAS Archir, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wllshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street > Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gmenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davles, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33^ Tele. # (813) 879-9842 ' 1. Fabled sea creature 7. What to do at SHLSS 13. Like crashing waves 14. Treasure Isiand author (init.) 16. Competed 17. Slopes 19. Impaired 20. Nervous strain 22. Where fish are packed 23. Stay in bed late (2 words) 24. Extra work hrs. 26. A kind of boat 27. An indeterminate amount 28. Undergrad. degree 30. District 33. of thee 35. Strong wind 37. Wander aimlessly 39. Iran 41. What oil may have done 42. Muhammad or Baba 44. 13 through 19 45. Enclosure for swine 46. Russian mountain range 48. Roll of money 50. Not identified 53. Have in mind 56. Arm of Mediterranean 59. Margarine 60. Shape of Italy 61. Pal 63. Irritate 65. Canter or trot 67. Courage 68. World Series winners « SeaLog X-Word By Debbie Greene " =•' .•-.yr 32. Capably 34. One from Nantucket or Martha's Vine­ yard 35. Multiplied 36. Not ashore 38. Navy officer (abbr.) 40. SlU Exec. VP (init.) 42. Noah's boat 43. Labor group (abbr.) 46. Loosen 47. Clean the deck 49. Type of knot 50. French one 51. New (comb, form) 52. Bowline and half hitch 54. Excursion 55. Sailor's patron saint 57. Type of disco dancer 58. Akin to etc. 62. Pronoun a Yankee... 63. 64. Boxing term 66. That is (abbr.) Answers Next Month! Answers to Previous Puzzle •J' Personals Thomas Driscol Steven Zubovich Checks are waiting for you (from the Seatrain bankruptcy proceedings) in a lawyer's office in New York. Please contact Israel Seeger, Esq., Miller & Seeger, 60 East 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10165 or phone (212) 867-6162. Charles Walter Rhodes Please contact your sister, Mrs. Grace McGinnity, 11874 Majella Dr., Bridgeton, Mo. 63044,(314)739-1229. •«' -I:' 11 m Down 1. Tall vertical spar 2. Detective novelist Gardner 3. Horses 4. Supplies with staff 5. Creative person 6. Member of AMA 7. We 8. Type of knot 9. Precipitation 10. Peaks 11. Where venison comes from 12. Circular water movemerit 15. Album 18. Alone 19. Principal sail •Or 21. Salamander 22. Accts. 24. Rows 25. Snares 28. Visually impaired 29. Caspian and North China 31. Send out ••c' •:• The Professional Touch That's what graduates of the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course have—the professional skills to maintain electrical systems aboard ship. These are the skills that mean more money and more job security. They're the skills you get when you take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. For more information contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland, or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. Course Starts January 3 Darryl Handle Please contact your aunt, Lula Bragg, as soon as possible. Harold Bowen (or famUy member) Please contact Midge Edens, 4719 W. 12th PI., Cicero, Illinois 60650; telephone (312) 780-0508. •-Si- November 1983/LOG/31 �• f> ""If'" Crewmembers from the Sea-Land Independence disembark for some time ashore. •': ''i-' f ' «• '.• ..-'K ul HE CREW aboard the SIUcontracted Sea-Land Inde­ pendence had a little more time in port than usual when the ship docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Oct. 26. Normally at the end of the Sea-Land Independence's 21day run she docks one momiiig and leaves the next. But this time, according to some of the crewmembers, she was waiting for two feeder barges and was not scheduled to sail until later that evening. T Needless to say, the crew was grateful for the extra time in port. The Sea-Land Independency runs to Rotterdam, Holland and to Bremerhaven, West Ger­ Membere of the ship's committee aboard the Sea-Land Independence many. are from ttre left; Vernon Ferguson, Jr., third cook and steward de^^. The ship, which cames a Lee DeParlier chief steward and secretary-reporter; Wiiii^ Mortimer, D-9 classification, was bufit in bosun and chairman, and Oiiie Johannisson, AB and deck delegate. 1980 and is powered by diesel engines. She has a design speed of 22 knots and can carry 897 resentatives went over a num­ 35 foot or 40 foot containers. During the shipboard meeting ber of issues of importance to held before the payoff, SIU rep- Seafarers. \ I Preparing some lunch onboard the Sea-Land Independence is Sea­ farer Frank Adkins, chief cook oh the shore gang. •\ 32/LOG/November 1983 f-<n. �Looking relaxed as he stands on the gangway of the Sea-Land In­ dependence is SlU Brother Darryl White, day QMED Sitting around the table in the crew's mess of the Sea-Land Independence are, from the left: Tim Donoghue, wiper; William Ramirez, OS; Angel Centeno, OS; Hazel Johnson, chief cook, and Ron Laner, QMED. CL —Company Lakes L —Lakes NP -Non Priority OCTOBER 1-31, 1983 Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Smiling for the camera as they get ready for some port time are Able Seamen Al Mitt and George Wilkey. Port Algonac Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ''REGISTERED DN BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 20 0 2 31 7 0 45 7 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 20 2 0 20 8 0 30 2 0 ./ . STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 10 1 0 3 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 17 9 1 0 0 0 38 26 7 Totals Ail Dopartmonts . 60 13 1 61 16 0 116 .*"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 1 1 38 • 9 > PL KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 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 three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are 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. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU V ' A. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. 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 con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Con.sequently, nd member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. viiinmi patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also 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 re.sponsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances 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 should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, 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 con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, retum receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Wmy and Britannia Waj^ Prince Georges Count}^ Camp Springs, Md. 20746. November 1983/LOG/33 �-sessK-T' Directory of Ports Crew Aboard SS Inger Honors Retiring "Tino" Tuesday, Oct. 4 was a mem­ orable day aboard the SS Inger (Reynolds Metals), especially for Faustino "Tino" Pedraza. After a sailing career span­ ning five decades (1940-1983), "Tino" was on his last voyage before starting a well-deserved retirement. The day was dedicated to the long-time Seafarer—^from a breakfast including "hot pepper omelette Tino" to "Tino's farewell cake" for the evening dessert. A . quiet, soft-spoken man, "Tino" was quite moved as he thanked all hands for their show of goodwill and best wishes. Frank Drozak, President Ed Tumar, Exec. Vice President Jon DIGIorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS Brother "Tino" Pedraza (center) is about to make the first slice in his farewell cake^ Helping to make this retirement dinner a memorable occasion for "Tino" are AB John Benedict (I.) and OS Kader Solomon. Thanks to Capt. Lawrence Dyer for the photo and to Milton Phelps, chief steward aboard the Inger, for sharing this event with the mem­ bership. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea r. A- ' - . •' KJ? '•|l- 1 •' •••J •, ' "s OCT. 1-31, 1983 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Clau C TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Ralloli DECK DEPARTMENT Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Pinev Point .. Totals 3 68 2 11 18 12 38 22 28 10 36 2 31 0 281 6 25 3 6 8 2 10 17 13 7 11 6 24 0 138 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico.. Houston Pinev Point .. Totals 1 68 2 13 13 12 30 18 19 5 17 5 31 0 234 1 14 0 2 2 5 8 12 8 5 11 3 16 0 87 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Pinev FPoint .. Totals. 0 28 0 7 9 10 19 14 18 0 9 2 19 0 135 1 18 0 1 2 0 1 7 14 1 5 2 4 0 56 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia.. Baltimore.... Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico.. Houston Rnw Point .. Tolns 1 19 1 7 7 1 12 7 20 2 11 4 13 0 106 5 81 6 15 23 8 15 20 56 15 28 8 42 10 332 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 18 1 1 0 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 •6 0 3 1 90 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 34 6 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 10 4 0 0 4 0 28 4 0 23 4 0 15 1 0 2 4 0 12 15 0 12 2 0 4 11 0 0 1 0 162 41 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 17 31 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 3 5 0 0 1 0 29 7 0 19 7 0 29 17 0 1 2 16 0 13 0 1 2 0 17 2 6 0 0 101 0 134 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 58 0 4 15 3 71 35 16 10 28 3 30 0 273 1 21 0 6 11 0 5 13 4 1 15 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 8 174 2 29 23 47 108 62 95 42 59 11 109 0 769 12 62 3 13 22 17 28 47 32 32 23 10 62 0 383 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 3 151 2 34 22 39 86 39 60 31 43 10 85 0 605 5 29 0 4 8 9 27 26 27 15 16 5 42 0 213 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 4 2 3 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 69 0 12 17 28 54 22 36 10 22 15 52 0 337 3 45 0 2 4 1 12 16 73 11 10 3 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 7 1 3 0 0 0 15 2 45 1 18 6 7 29 10 40 8 13 9 28 0 214 16 249 7 36 50 36 75 66 214 71 58 39 113 0 1,030 0 20 0 0 0 3 8 4 82 6 8 0 5 0 136 1,925 1,795 179 0 Totals All Departmeots 755 813 33 500 232 1 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. IS Shipping in the month of October was the same as the month of September. A totai of 907 Jobs were shipped in October on SlU-contraeted deep sea vesseis. Of the 907 Jobs shipped, 569 jobs or about 62 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiiied by "B" and "C" seniority peopie. There were 15 trip reiief Jobs shipped. Since the trip reiief program began on Aprii 1,1982, a total of 420 relief Jobs have been shipped. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., P.O. Box 0770, 43207 (614) 497-2446 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Ra. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PiNEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 Support SPAD 34 / LOG / November 1983 . '• - .»5." m �. i-^ . -Hj 1 •n;;''*'-ll: i.Aita I pFlKa Deep Sea Samuel "Sam" Joseph Ander­ son, 72, passed away from heart failure at the Longacres Race­ track, Renton, Wash, on Aug. 14. Brother An­ derson joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician for SeaLand from 1974 to 1978 and on the SS Del Oro (Delta Line) from 1979 to 1980. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army before World War II. Seafarer Ander­ son was born in Jacksonville and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Bleitz Crematory in Seattle. Surviving are his widow. Delores; two brothers, John of Jacksonville and Ernest of Se­ attle, and a sister-in-law. Norma Stickland of Bronson, Fla. Mario Eduardo Bnischini, 62, died in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sept. 26,1982. Brother Bnis­ chini joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sailing as a cook for the Delta Line and as a chief steward on the ST Cove Trader (Cove Shipping). He also sailed inland in 1957 and for the Steuart Oil Trans­ portation Co. in 1975. In 1968 he was graduated from the An­ drew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and in 1969 he was assistant manager of Brennans's Restaurant in that city. He was dining room manager of the Hotel Plaza, Buenos Aires from 1957 to 1959; assistant ban­ quet manager of the Alvear Pal­ ace Hotel, Buenos Aires from 1959 to 1963, and manager of the Esquire Bar and Restaurant, Buenos Aires from 1963 to 1%7. For eight months in 1974 at Michigan State University Ho­ tel School, East Lansing, he studied Food and Beverage Management, Service, Con­ trols, Quantity Production, Communications and Front Of­ fice Procedures. Burial was in Chacarita Cemetery, Buenos Aires. Surviving is a brother, Herminio of Santa Fe, Rosario, Argentina. SIU it's Your Union Pensioner Ed Delaney, 57, died on Oct. 6. Brother Delaney joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans, He was bom in Port Ar­ thur, Texas and was a resident of Bush, La. Cremation took place in the St. John Crematory in New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Susan and two daugh­ ters, Kathryn of Bush and Mar­ sha. Otis Daniel Eddings Jr., 29, succumbed to leukemia in the East Orange (N.J.) General Hospital on Aug. 16. Brother Eddings joined the SIU follow­ ing his graduation from the SHLSS, Piney Point, Md. Entry Trainee Program in 1972. He sailed as a QMED on the ST Golden Monarch (Apex Ma­ rine). Seafarer Eddings was bom in Glen Ridge, N.J. and was a resident of Bloomfield, N.J. In­ terment was in Glendale Cgmetery in Bloomfield. Surviving are his parents, Otis Sr. and Azzilee Eddings of Bloomfield. Pensioner Alfred "Al" Jo­ seph Gardner, 65, died on Oct. 1. Brother Gardner joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He hit the bricks in the 1965 Chicago ta?ci beef. Seafarer Gardner also attended the 1972 Piney Point Educational Con­ ference and the 1975 Union Crews Conference there. Bom in Watertown, Mass., he was a resident of East Milton, Mass. Surviving is a brother, Thomas of Needham, Mass. Thomas Lee Gary, 27, was reported missing off the SS Wal­ ter Rice (Reynolds Metals) on Oct. 1,1982 in Nederland, Texas. Brother Gary joined the SIU after his graduation from the SHLSS Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1973. He sailed as a QMED previously on the ST Overseas New York (Maritime Overseas). Seafarer Gary was bom in Charlotte, N.C. and was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Hubert L. and Mary Gary of Charlotte. Henry Harold Gilder Sr., 57, died in the Baptist Medical Cen­ ter, Jacksonville on Aug. 9. Brother Gilder joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970. He sailed in the steward department. Seafarer Gilder was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Alamo, Ga., he was a resident of Atlan­ tic Beach, Fla. Burial was in the Beaches Gardens Cemetery, Atlantic Beach. Surviving are his widow, Guillerma; two sons, Henry Jr. and Walter; a daugh­ ter, Margaret E. Fawley of Hallandale, Fla., and a sister, Elnora Bryant of Jacksonville. George Elliott King, 64, died of lung failure in the Providence ^edical Center in Seattle on Sept. 28. Brother King joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a recertified bosun. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in April 1976. Seafarer King was bom in Mem­ phis, Tenn., and was a resident of Portland, Ore. Cremation took place in the Butterworth Cre­ matory, Seattle. Surviving is a daughter. Carmen M. Eichler of Portland. Pensioner Austin Nathaniel Kitchings, 79, passed away from a heart attack in the Nassau General Hospital, Fernandina Beach, Fla. on Sept. 25. Brother Kitch­ ings joined the SIU in the port of Savannah, Ga. in 1957. He was bom in South Carolina and was a resident of Fernandina Beach. Burial was in the Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fernandina Beach. Surviving are his widow. Sue; a daughter. Sue Badwa of Femandina Beach, and a sister Elouise K. Burton of Jacksonville. Pensioner Perry McSwain Klauber, 75, passed away in Greenwood, S.C. on Sept. 23. Brother Klauber joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a FOWT. He also sailed during the Viet­ nam War and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Klauber was born in St. George, S.C. Surviving is a brother, Louis of Atlanta, Ga. John Eric McManus, 24, died of lung failure on the SS Walter Rice (Reynolds Metals) in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands on Aug. 20. Brother McManus joined the SIU after graduating from Piney Point in 1979. He sailed as an AB. Seafarer McManus was born in Ports­ mouth, Va. and was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Kenneth and Peggy McManus of Portsmouth. Gary Mitchell Moore, 24, suc­ cumbed to leu­ kemia in the Shands Teaching Hospital, Florida on July 5. Brother Moore joined the SIU sailing as an oiler. He was bom in Houston and was a resident of Gainsville, Fla. Interment was in the Forest Meadows Park Cemetery in Gainsville. Surviving are his widow, Nola; a son, Timothy, a daughter, Janie, and his par­ ents, Harold and Anna Moore. iv. ia.y/ ' y. Pensioner Ignacio Pires, 77, passed away on Sept. 19. Brother Pires joined the SIU in the port of New York. He was bom in New York City and was a resident of Brooklyn. Sur­ viving are a son, Bemard and a daughter, Jane Sullivan of Brooklyn. Pensioner Edward James Pools, 69, passed away on Oct. 23. Brother Ponis joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing as a bosun. He was bom in Boston, Mass. and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Vema and two daughters, Deborah of Balti­ more and Mrs. Terry Binder also of Baltimore. James Emit Prater, 51 died of a stroke in the Touro Infirmary, New Orleans on Aug. 25. Brother Prater joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1%2. Sur­ viving are his widow, Judith and a daughter, Jeanette. November 1983/LOG/35 - ,7 �' '^' 'ill ''It'. i . wm Digest of Ships Meetings S; ^i: V- iS- 'r •' "•«. rl . ., ur' ^•H' m'm- BUTTON GWINNETT (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), October 2— Chairman R.D. Smith Jr.; Secretary Peter Gebbia Jr.; Deck Delegate Louis Hackey. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the deck department. This arose out of a misunderstanding be­ tween the mate and the men who offerred to work the cargo in order to have time off in Bombay or Colombo. They did not realize that in order for one-half the gang to go ashore, the other half would have to work overtime in each port. A brief emergency situ­ ation arose aboard ship when the en­ gine room caught fire. Through it all, the steward department was able to keep food on the tables. And for this, they were given a hearty vote of thanks for a job well done. The steward department, in turn, thanked the officers for helping keep the ship safe through­ out the shipboard hazard. Heading back to New York for payoff. EDWARD RUTLEDGE (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), October 1— Chairman A.T. Ruiz; Secretary P.L Hunt; Educational Director J.C. Blatchford. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine department. It will be taken up with the patrolman. The bo­ sun told all hands that the crew repair list was given to all department heads and that most repairs were made. Those items that still need fixing will be done in port. He thanked all mem­ bers for helping make this a good trip. The secretary expressed the same feelings, noting that everyone did a good job and got along very well. It was suggested that when called out to work the crane, all hands should be called on. And when working 12 hours or more, there should be reliefs, with at least two hours of sleep time. Crewmembers were also advised to lock up all movies and books whiie in port. The steward department was given a vote of thanks from the bosun for the good food and for keeping the ship in tip-top shape. Heading out to New York and Newport News, Va. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transpor­ tation Corp.), October 2—Chairman R.D. Schwarz; Secretary Guy De Baere; Educational Director J. Ponti; Treas­ urer James Gregory; Deck Delegate -jt', f- r r,,- 36 / LOG / November 1983 J. Batorski; Engine Delegate J. Valle; Steward Delegate David Pappas. Some beefs were reported in the engine department, but everything is running fairly smoothly. There is $395 in the ship's fund. The chairman reported that Mr. Lamneck and a MEBA union official met the ship in Osaka, Japan. All members had a chance to talk with the men, which was useful. There was also some discussion about the next contract coming up in June. All hands welcomed aboard the new (their old) steward, Guy De Baere, and gave a vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done this past voyage. Crewmembers were also asked to try and keep the lounge areas neat and clean. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. INGER (Reynolds Metals Co.), September 11—Chairman Stanley Jandora; Secretary Milton J. Phelps; Educational Director J. Dixon; Deck Delegate Faustino Pedraza; Engine Delegate William Marino; Steward Del­ egate Juan Melendez. No beefs or disputed OT was reported in any of the three departments. There is $37 in the ship's fund. The chairman ex­ tended the thanks of Capt. Dyer to the deck department for a fine job of clean­ ing out the holds prior to arrival in Long Beach. He also reminded "B" men that they must get off the ship after 125 days. Working together aiways gets the job done and makes for a pleasant voyage, said the chairman. And he added that all repairs should be re­ ported as soon as noted. The steel door leading from the steward depart­ ment head to the line storeroom area will be fixed when the ship puts in at Corpus Christi. Payoff is expected in Port Newark, N.J.; then on to Corpus Christi, Texas. NEW YORK (Bay Tankers), Oc­ tober 2—Chairman L.C. Rich; Secre­ tary William C. Wroten; Educational Director J. Walker; Deck Delegate R.E. Wagner; Engine Delegate J. Walker; Steward Delegate R. Williams; Treas­ urer Steve Ramsey. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck depart­ ment. The bosun reported that the voyage is progressing smoothly. The ship is scheduled for one more trip between Valdez and Panama before laying up, probably in Portland, Ore. Since the ship is scheduled fpr lay-up, the $130 in the ship's fund will be used to purchase movies and frozen pizza in Long Beach, time permitting. The bosun also read a letter from Red Campbell, clarifying the disputed stew­ ard department OT and the shipping rule pertaining to "B" men on foreign articles on the Alaska-to-Panama run. It stated that "B" men on this run may remain aboard until the articles are terminated even if they acquire their 125 days before termination of articles. Foreign articles are protected by mar­ itime law. He thanked Brother Camp­ bell for his prompt reply to the queries. There was a request for antenna repair service when the ship is in the yard. A iist of rooms with non-working an­ tennas should be turned in. The bosun will check with the captain to see if the radio operator can check the antenna plates in each of these rooms. Next port: Puerto Armuelles, Panama. OGDEN CHARGER (Ogden Ma­ rine), September 18—Chairman Franz Schwarz; Secretary Simon Gutierez; Educational Director J. Babson; Deck Delegate T.D. Seager; Engine Dele­ gate Greg Brecht; Steward Delegate J. Rielly. No disputed OT. The chair­ man advised all members to familiarize themselves with the oil pollution control system. He said that this couid save jobs in the long run since ship owners can lose their charters because of oil pollution. A motion was made and seconded that men standing wheel watches under the direction of the pilot in close waters should be allowed to take one hour turns. It was noted that two hours on the wheel is often quite a strain on some of the seamen. The steward reminded all crewmembers to cooperate in returning soiled linen. Repairs on the TV have to be made, and a new washing machine is needed. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Baton Rouge, La. OGDEN DYNACHEM (Ogden Marine), October 2—Chairman H.B. Rains; Secretary Donnie W. Collins; Educational Director Joel Spell; Deck Delegate J. Rodriguez; Engine Dele­ gate Joseph W. Spell; Steward Dele­ gate Stonewall Jackson. Everything is going well—no beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $130 in the ship's fund, and the arrival pool in Bayway should bring in another $100. The bosun stated that payoff wiil be in Bayway, N.J. on Oct. 10. It has been a good trip even with nine days in San Francisco. The secretary thanked the deck delegate for bringing some LOGs back from the hall. It's good, he said, to read about what's going on behind the scenes. The educational director agreed that there is some good reading in the LOG, and suggested that SPAD be on everyone's mind at payoff. There was a serious discussion on the merits of a permanent jobs program versus the old rotary system. Members talked about the pros and cons of each, but Donnie Collins, ship's reporter/secre­ tary, summed it up best when he said, "I have learned long ago that the Union will do what is best for its membership. I think that all the officials of the Union shouid be given a vote of thanks for a job well done in such [difficult] times." The steward department was given a vote of thanks for the fine food and menus and for keeping a very clean ship. Next port and port of payoff: Bayway, N.J. OGDEN LEADER (Ogden Ma­ rine), October 2—Chairman W.L. Os­ borne; Secretary Gerald E. Sinkes; Educational Director A. Alexakis; Deck Delegate Joseph W. Moore; Steward Delegate George Quinn. Disputed port time was reported in each of the three departments. Sixty-eight dollars was turned over to the secretary for the ship's fund. Another $10 was later added to that amount, for a balance of $78. The chairman noted that payoff wiil take place shortly after arrival in Bayway, N.J. Overtime will not be included in the pay envelopes, but will be added to the pay for the next voyage. Crewmembers getting off, however, will be paid in full. The ed­ ucational director advised the mem­ bers to upgrade as soon as they can. He noted that unrated jobs are getting scarce—"Don't get caught holding the bag." Brother Donaldson brought the new health and welfare and p^ension booklets aboard in Baytown, Texas, and the ship's reporter read the com­ munications report to the members. A couple motions were made which will be referred to the Negotiating Com­ mittee. One was that job calls be made on the hour, as before, until 1600 hrs. Too many jobs are being lost to "B" book members. The other was that Seafarers be allowed to register in the port of their choice by phone. Thou­ sands of dollars are often spent just trying to get registered, especially when members live inland. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. A vote of thanks was also given to the sanitary men for keeping the passageways and rooms cleaned. Next port: Bayway, N.J. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas Corp.), October 2—Chair­ man F. Cottongin; Secretary G. Rich­ ardson; Educational Director H. Gran­ ger; Engine Delegate J. J. Tate; Treasurer C. Todora. None of the de­ partments had any beefs or disputed OT to report. There is $58 in the ship's fund. The chairman reminded every­ one to report items that need fixing to their department head. He also cau­ tioned members to take care when using bar bells and other exercise equipment. The chief engineer said that a new washing machine was to be put aboard this trip. Also, the TV antenna will be checked. If money is needed for its repair, it will be taken from the ship's fund. Several items were brought up for clarification. One was that crewmemljers would like more information on reducing an "A" book Seafarer to a "B" book because of not having 90 days per year. When brought up for a \/bte, everyone voted to do away with it. The other item was that crewmembers would like more infor­ mation on the welfare plan. It was suggested that .next time a patrolman is aboard, he should bring along some written information so that members will know exactly what their benefits consist of and how best to use them. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next port: Texas City, Texas. �PRIDE OF TEXAS (Titan Navi­ gation), October 2—Chairman Joseph Michael: Secretary John W. Calhoun; Educational Director Douglas K. McLeod. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the steward department which will be settled at payoff. Word from the captain has it that the ship will sail on October 15 from Philadelphia. One wiper left the ship unfit for duty in Tunis. No replacement was sent to the ship. It was suggested that movies be exchanged this trip and that the Union get the company to send mail to the ship more often. It was also suggested that the hospital supplies be checked and that rubber-boots be furnished by the ship. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. IM/V RANGER (Ocean Carriers Inc.), September 25—Chairman Peter Loik; Secretary Welden O. Wallace; Deck Delegate D. Taylor; Engine Del­ egate Tom Harris; Steward Delegate Gregory Lee. No disputed OT was reported although the engine depart­ ment expressed a desire to contact the Union on what constitutes over­ time. One man from the steward de­ partment missed the ship in Sweden, so the department has been running shorthanded. The ship is in Latvia, USSR, and many rules need to be followed. No one may take photos of the dock area and no money is to be taken out of the country. Also, a mid­ night curfew is in effect. The chairman reminded all hands to conduct them­ selves in a proper manner for their own well-being. The educational direc­ tor stressed'the importance of donating to SPAD. "In the long run," he said, "you will come up a winner." Several items are in need of repair, including the tape player. Also, the fire axe has been missing since Suez and has been reported to the mate. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a fine job this trip. Next port is, as yet, unknown. SEA^LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), October 9—Chairman L.C. Cope; Secretary John J. Doyle; Deck Delegate John R. Nelson; Stew­ ard Delegate Frederick Stack. No dis­ puted OT was reported. There is $191 in the movie fund. The chairman re­ ported that the patrolman was asked about the 7.5% wage increase which was given to the medical plan and whether it should be deducted when filing income tax forms. Also, articles on ship legislation affecting the mari­ time industry were copied and given to all delegates for their crew to read. It was suggested that as many mem­ bers as are able attend the ship's safety meetings. A discussion was held about the permanent jobs issue. The membership aboard the Sea-LandEx­ plorer unanimously rejected the con­ cept of permanent jobs, preferring in­ stead the old rotary shipping system. The video machine will be sent ashore in Yokohama to be repaired. Next port is Hong Kong; then back to Oakland, Calif, for payoff in November. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Sen/ice), October 2— Chairman William Mortier; Secretary Lee de Parlier; Educational Director M. Humphries. No beefs were brought up nor disputed OT reported. There is $14.20 in the ship's fund. The ship's chairman just returned from his vaca­ tion and the chief steward is now off on his vacation (a replacement is al­ ready aboard). No communications have been received from headquarters as the ship moves on toward Rotter­ dam. The chairman asked for sugges­ tions for the next contract. One brother in the deck department requested clar­ ification on time off. Another sugges­ tion made was that a member leaving the ship overseas due to a death in the family be able to rejoin the ship without loss of job. There was also a spirited discussion on some of the minor points of shipboard living. Port of expected payoff is Elizabeth, N.J.; then heading down to Norfolk, Va. SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), October 2h-Chairman James Corder; Secretary D.G. Chafin; Edu­ cational Director Richard Robertson; Engine Delegate Leon Lockey; Stew­ ard Delegate Biliran Sierra. No dis­ puted OT. There is $10 in the ship's fund. The bosun reported that a reply to a letter sent to Leo Bonser has been received with regard to the motion to have the Welfare Plan pay all (100%) medical expenses: dental, optical, etc. The reply was posted, and a motion was made and seconded to send an­ other letter expressing the desire for full rhedical coverage, this time to the Negotiating Committee. Crewmemt>ers were also reminded of the im­ portance of contributing to SPAD and of keeping informed about Union ac­ tivities by reading the LOG. The chair­ man will check with the mate about additional keys for the crew lounge. Several members stated that while in Port Elizabeth they could not get into the messroom at the meal hour be­ cause of all the extra people eating there. Something needs to be done about this problem. The crew messman gave a vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the lounge dean and bringing trays in from the bridge. Members stood for one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers and sisters. SENATOR (Coordinated Carib­ bean Transport), October 2—Chair­ man D. McCorvey; Secretary James Gillian; Educational Director John C. Courtney. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the engine and deck depart­ ments. Everything is running smoothly, according to the chairman. Payoff is expected to take place in Miqmi. One QMED will be getting off at that time, so one replacement is needed. A mo­ tion was made by J. Courtney and seconded by James Gillian that head­ quarters consider making Jacksonville a constitutional port and hall. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Miami, Fla. Digest of Ships Meetings STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship Corp.), October 16—Chairman William Kratsas; Sec­ retary Thomas Liles Jr.; Educational Director Clarence Hemby; Deck Del­ egate Ed Ayuazian; Engine Delegate Oscar R. Bird; Steward Delegate Jose Santiago. There were quite afew num­ bers of disputed OT hours in the deck department which will be taken up with the patrolman at payoff. The secretary reported that the minutes of the last meeting (voyage 34) were mailed to headquarters. The repair list will be put out later, and the crew list from the last port is ready to go. One AB got off in Port Keland. The Union will be notified of this by mail from Jeddah, as there is no ship's fund on this voyage. The electrician finally got the washers and dryer hooked up, so that's one less item to worry about, One minute of silence was observed by all hands in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port is Jed­ dah, Saudi Arabia; then on through the Suez Canal to Newport News, Va. and New Orleans, La. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Waterways), September 18—Chair­ man R.W. Pinkham; Secretary P.J. Franco; Educational Director S. Green; Deck Delegate R.L. Williams; Engine Delegate H.R. Latham; Steward Del­ egate R.D. Shields. The chairman re­ ports that the ship will sail from Sunny Point to Wilmington, N.C., then to the shipyard and payoff in Jacksonville, Fla. It will then head out to Mobile for further orders. The Transcolumbia has just come back from a trip to the Middle East. Reports are that it was a long, hot and dry trip to the ports of Hodeida and Raysut in North Yemen and the Gulf of Oman. There was no shore leave—just sand and billy goats. But some of the crewmembers did manage to hook 15-lb red snappers over the fantail. The crew was also presented with two plaques for their part in Op­ eration Bright Star '83. One was from General Kingston of the Rapid De­ ployment Force; the other from Colonpl Hoffrichter of the Third Army. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. LNG TAURUS (Energy Transpor­ tation Corp.), October 2—Chairman Glenn D. Miller; Secretary R.F. Frazier; Educational Director L.J. Gordon; Deck Delegate Walter Olivera; Engine Del­ egate Harry Gearhart; Steward Dele­ gate George O. Taylor. No disputed OT reported. There is presently $938 in the ship's fund. Bosun Miller re­ ported that all past problems have been cleared up aboard ship. He also spoke of the penalties of using any drugs on any ship. This caution has been made repeatedly, and the com­ pany will not become involved if per­ sons get picked up on drug charges. The latest LOGs were received for each department, and the educational director stressed that upgrading is nec­ essary for both personal and Union welfare—especially now in these slow shipping times. While everything is running smoothly most of the time, it was mentioned to the entry ratings that they should show some respect for the older seamen, both on the job and personally. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. Official ships minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: AMCO VOYAGER BEAVER STATE CAGUAS LNG CAPRICORN CHARLESTON COVE LEADER COVE TRADER GEORGE WYTHE OGDEN WABASH OVERSEAS AUCE OVERSEAS HARRIETTE PATRIOT PHILADELPHIA POINT VAIL SANTA CRUZ SANTA ISABEL SEA-LAND ADVENTURER SEA-LAND ECONOMY SEA-LAND ENDURANCE SEA-LAND EXPRESS SEA-LAND LEADER SEA-LAND MARINER SEA-LAND VENTURE STAR OF TEXAS STUYVESANT THOMPSON PASS WALTER RICE Monthly Membership Meetings Date Port New York....... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan St. Louis Honolulu Duluth Gloucester. Jersey City Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters .Monday, December 5 •Tuesday, December 6 , .Wednesday, December 7 , .Thursday, December 8 , .Thursday, December 8 ......Friday, December 9 Friday, December 9 Monday, December 12 Tuesday, December 13. Wednesday, December 14 .Thursday, December 15 .Monday, December 19 .Friday, December 23 Friday, December 9 .Thursday, December 8 Friday, December 16 .Thursday, December 8 Wednesday, December 14 Tuesday, December 20 .Wednesday, December 21 ^ 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9; 30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2; 30 p.m. 2; 30 p.m. • 2: 30 p.m. 2: 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ,. • • 2:30 p.m. November 1983 / LOG / 37 •T' 'I -ij- w.*.-.. 1 ' .,-j, V. , J.,-?!. -J - �-• - ->r'. . •s:> Letters To The Editor 'A Xime to Get Together . ..' Afl it IB now a reality that Beagan Is running for a second term as president of the United States, it'is time for all maritime unions to get together, as they shoxild have done right after World War n, and return the merchant marine to the D^artment of Commerce. It is also time for all maritime unions to get together with other unions which are affected ly the decision of this president to dose the doors of the United States Public Health Service hospitals to merchant seamen, especisdly to the old-thne seamen for whom these hospitsds were created by the Congress of the United States. Why the Congress did not step in to stop these closures is not understood.... The unions, in a way, are to blame for t.hia by letting the Coast Guard get the power that they have today over the merchant seamen.... What does the Coast Guard do for the merchant seamen? It only punishes them for any little mistake that they may make. It does not give them the ben^ts that their own people have, such as hospitalization It does not give the seamen the right of pensions that their own militaiy has: It gives the merchant seamen nothing but a bad time. Tears ago the merchant marine was under the Department of Commerce and was subject to punishment by the shipping commissioner and the masters of the ships. Today it is subject to punishment by the mlUtary. The real question is: Did any Congress of this United States ever give the Coast Guard the authority to control a civilian industisr? What Congress was it?... J Ho, we do not w^t a man Uke Beagan for president—a man who slams the doors on the greatest heroes that this country has ever had This country practically begged the seamen to take their ships to sea into every war zone in the world. Now thsy refuse to recognize their service to t.hia ccunttiy. There is no military [organization] in this country that has lost more men than the merchant marine. ; David jr. Baxzy B^OO Seattle, Wash. n- 'Kelp the Snr Help Tou .. .' K. <; While I was aboard the U8T Pacific in February of 1981, my left hand was broken up pretty badly after being hit by a steel bar while securing the anchor. I was taken off ship and sent home. Since then, I have had nine operations on my hand. Number 10 is coming up at the end of October. I would Uke to say that the SIU and the Wel£sure Flan have stood beside me all the way. They have paid all my doctors' and hospital bUls. My doctors say I will never sail again. This makes me very sad because I will not see my shipmates or ports of call again. So I would Uke to take this time to thank the SIU and the Welfare Flan and all my shipmates for being Just great. Brothers, the SIU stands beside you all the way. So help the SIU help you—give to SFAD all you can. Donald muer K-8846 Fittdlmzgh, Pa. « <1 Am Very GratefU ...' C'l I am one of the SIU members who received a congratulatoiy letter upon getting mj engineers Ucense. Thank you very much for your congratulations; but these congratulations also belong to the SIU and to the SHLSS at Flney Foint, Md. That school gave me the necessary skills and encouragement in order to take the Ucense. I came to the U.S. in 1967. As a new immigrant and without the knowledge of the English language, I could not imagine that success. ... I am very gratefhl to my Union, to its unforgettable [past] president, Faul Hall, and to its officers. numk 3rovi agalm Vielc V. Palorombla P-849 M/LOG/November 1983 "Gallant Ship—Gallant Men" Ian A. Millar, founder of the Sons and Daughters of U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II, is writing a book entitled "Gallant Ship—Gallant Men." It will be the saga of the SIS Stephen Hopkins and her battle with the German raider Stier. Millar is trying to get in touch with anyone who helped build the Hopkins, any of her surviving crewmembers, or any' friends or kin of those crewmembers who did not survive. He would like to include as many people as possible in order to make this book a fitting memorial to those who took part in this epic sea battle. If you have any information which might help Mr. Millar in completing this book, please contact him by writing to: Ian A. Millar 1806 Bantry Trail Kemersville, N.C. 27284 Seafarer Rose Takes Top Coin Prize Here is a smiling F. M. Rose after winning first place in the exhibit for foreign coins after 1500. Thanks to Coin World for the photo. P.M. Rose, Seafarer and coin collector extraordinaire, won "Best In Show" award at the 92nd anniversary convention of the American Numismatic As­ sociation in San Diego, Calif, last August. Rose, who last sailed on the MiV Senator (Coordinated Car­ ibbean Transport), previously took "Best In Show" at the Numismatics International con­ vention in Dallas, Texas, the Blue Ridge Numismatic Asso­ ciation show in Birmingham, Ala., and the Miami Interna­ tional, all last year. The name of his most recent prize-winning exhibit was "The Wonderful World of Chopmarks on Chinese Dollars." He also won the first place award in the exhibit category for foreign coins issued in 1500 A.D. and later. Said ^ose, "I've been col­ lecting chopmarked coins for 20 years and exhibiting them com­ petitively for 12.1 guess I'm an overnight success." Need Medical Records from USPHS? Here's Where to Get Them... If you need to obtain copies of your medical records from the USPHS, do not write to your local USPHS hospital. All USPHS hospitals have been closed. Send all requests for medicals records to: U.S. Public Health Service Health Data Center 10000 Aerospace Road Lanham, Md. 20706 According to a PHS official, the Health Data Center is now caught up with the backlog of requests it has received. Any new requests should take from two to four weeks to process. �Your Participation In Safety Programs Is Needed SIU Stresses Safety at Sea, On the Rivers, On the Lakes^ the program was the increase in the trans­ SHIP IN THE MIDDLE of the ocean portation of hazardous cargoes. The SIU Safety Director is Bob Vahey is a very vulnerable thing. The surges of the sea and the^ vagaries of weather are who can be reached at the Union hall in much more powerful than even the biggest New Orleans. Located in each of the follow­ ing ports is one Safety Committee member: of vessels. It's only through man's brains and inge­ New York; Philadelphia; Baltimore; Jack­ nuity that he can battle the elements and sonville; Santurce, P.R.; Piney Point, Md.; New Orleans; Algonac; St. Louis; Wilming­ survive. With the hoses and chemicals he puts ton, Calif.; San Francisco, and Honolulu. aboard a ship to fight a fire, with the elec­ There are two committee members in Hous­ tronics he uses to gather information, with ton. The program is working to promote safety the lifeboats he uses in an emergency, and through his own alertness, man makes his in deep-sea. Lakes and inland shipping. The goal of the program is to minimize position on the sea a little more secure. That's why it's so important for equipment accidents by early detection of potentially to be in good working order, for safety dangerous working conditions. According to standards to be enforced, and for crewmem- Vahey, members of the Safety Committee bers and officers to be trained, qualified and are available to sit down with Seafarers and Boatmen when a ship or tug comes into port to be at their sharpest at all times. That's why it's so important to speak up to make sure that there have been periodic if you see safety violations or any sWpboard safety meetings and that safety and accident condition that represents a potential hazard. prevention aboard the vessels are empha­ sized. Uimecessary Losses at Sea Safety Begins with You In recent years tragic accidents have caused There are many things that a patrolman the death of too many seamen. In the fall of cannot see for himself and he must rely on 1980, the SS Poet, an SlU-contracted ship, the crewmembers for information. For in­ disappeared in the Atlantic and not a trace stance, on one ship there was a complaint of her, or her 34 crewmen was ever found. that the lines were handled wrong in a foreign Just this year there was the tragic sinking port. The SIU patrolman could not have of the Marine Electric in which 31 crew- ^ known that unless the crewmembers spoke membef^Tost their lives,, many of them Up. That problem was subsequently cor­ because of exposure. They had no survival rected. Our contracted companies are also very suits. ^ you see a situation or condition aboard concerned about safety and SIU Safety your ship, tug or barge that is a potential Committee members work closely with them safety .hazard, there are a number of things to reinforce the companies' own safety pro­ grams and to send a strong message that you can do. • On a ship, tell the bosun who can then safety is a joint labor-management concern. For instance, in the port of Wilmington, flag the problem as a safety hazard. The bosun can then inform the skipper about it. SIU Representative and Safety Committee On a tug or barge, inform the captain im­ member Marshall Novack participates in a montlily meeting with Crowley Maritime mediately. • Discuss the matter at your weekly ship­ crews to discuss safety matters. Safety meet­ board meeting or safety meeting on the tug. ings with Crowley have also been held in If remedial action is not provided, bring the the port of Jacksonville, Fla. and are planned matter to the attention of the SIU patrolman in other ports. at the next port of payoff or to the patrolman Promoting Survival Suits who next services your tug or barge. • Communicate the hazardous situation One big area of discussion nowadays con­ through regular Union correspondence, i.e.. cerning safety is exposure or survival suits. Ship's Minutes, letters to SIU headquarters. On the Great Lakes, where hypothermia is Very often the patrolman at the payoff or such a threat, exposure suits are carried on the servicing visit on a tug will be a member nearly all ships. But hypothermia is also of the SIU Safety Committee. This commit­ very significant in other areas as the Marine tee was reactivated by the Union in March Electric disaster shows. 1981 because of projected Coast Guard cut­ That collier went down Feb. 12 some backs and a sinking interest in worker safety 30 miles off the Virginia coast in 40 degree by the federal government. waters. After the incident, Capt. Joseph S. Blackett, chief of search and rescue for the To Promote Acddent Preventkm Fifth Coast Guard District in Portsmouth, The committee was set up as part of a Va. said that "waterproof, insulated survival Union Safety Program to insure the right of (or exposure) suits would have saved many SIU members to a safe working environment ... of the 31 crewmen who died. . ..." Though it's not a requirement on deepand to emphasize accident prevention and sea vessels yet, some of our contracted working safely. Another reason cited for establishment of companies have taken the initiative and put By MARIETTA HOMAYONPOUR A exposure suits on their equipment. For in­ stance, SONAT carries "survival suits on all of its vessels and Moran supplies them on its long distance^boats. As the result of a recently signed contract with Crowley, sur­ vival suits will be placed on the Philadelphia to San Juan run. The SIU is seeking to have a law passed that will require that the suits be put on all vessels including small vessels and ships that are owned and operated by government agencies and departments or ships chartered by those agencies. A Strong Legislative Program The Union is also strongly supporting legislation H.R. 3486 (see story page 4) that would: • raise the daily fines for operating with­ out proper inspection; • require that each vessel report in every 48 hours; • require that each ship owner notify the Coast Guard when a ship does make its report; • improve and install satellite communi­ cations onboard ships, and • allow the Coast Guard to investigate incompetency and misconduct charges against licensed personnel. However, though the Union endorsed the bill, there are several important areas that the SIU feels should be covered by the legislation. Among them are; • reduction of the waiting period before the Coast Guard begins a search and rescue period; • better training for Coast Guard person­ nel involved in ship inspection; • the overburdening and underfunding of the Coast Guard; • the poorly devised manning standards; and • the possible switch to the private sector for certain Coast Guard functions. The responsibility for safety aboard ship rests on many shoulders—the Coast Guard, the unions, the companies, the crewmen. All must work toward achieving the safest possible conditions at sea. You, as the crewmember who spends months on the water, can add valuable information to that fight for safety. Don't hold back. If you know of a safety hazard, or even if you reasonably think there might be one, or if you have an idea for a way to prevent accidents or injuries, speak out! Finally, if a job is clearly uns^e and there is a significant hazard involved, you have the right to refuse. However, the issue of safety must not be used as a smokescreen to avoid work. There must be the threat of a significant safety hazard present before the work is refused. If you have any suggestions or problems concerning safety aboard SIU ships and boats, please write to: Bob Vahey, SIU Safety Director (i30 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, La. 70130 November 1983/LOG/3B '-n: �ffayij"* '-T^''>:.>Mii«-Bg.rr-T^J»i.agt>«T'V-57y?':mr^'-- • - •" rta^K^waKjK:;;; : - ,j. "Our Men Are All Together" Memorial Installed for Lost Grew of the S.S. Poet f • ' ^-1 riitfi- .^•-'i 'jA' . . .-4 "r.^T^.— mk '"'fii •• id' m" r'-*!l 1: 5ir: vvil |U The tragedy has brought fam­ By LYNNETTE MARSHALL T^RIZZLING RAIN cast ilies together. In the Save Our l^Philadelphia's Old Swedes Seaman Committee (SOS) Church of Gloria Dei in a som­ founded by the families, there ber shroud Oct. 23. The um­ is a drive to make sense of what brellas of solitary mourners filed appeared a "senseless" trag­ edy, by legislating for changes through the iron gateway and down brick pathways to the main in safety laws. (Less than two chapel. It was the third anni­ weeks later, a SlU-backed, versary memorial service on the stringent new Maritime Safety loss of the'SIU-contracted 5.5. biU was passed by the House Poet and the dedication of a Merchant Marine and Fisheries plaque in memory of the 34 lives Committee. See story page 4.) For three years, Mrs. Lislotte lost at sea. As they still waited to learn Zukier Fredette, the committee what became of the ship that leader and founder, searched for set sail Oct. 24, 1980 in clear a home for a memorial to her skies from the port of Philadel­ son Hans Peter Zukier and the phia with a cargo of com bound Poet crew. She and her husband for Egypt, fathers and mothers, designed the memorial in the wives, sons, daughters and SIU form of an open Bible. Not long friends watched the solemn ago. Reverend Robert Peoples, changing of the guard by the Chaplin of the Seamans Church U.S.S. Forrestal color guard and Institute of Philadelphia who also listened to music from the Chap­ officiated at the dedication serv­ lain Dale Fife and Dmm Corps. ices, arranged for a place for Sermons from the Book of the plaque in the Old Swedes Common Prayer were read by church on the historic city s Minister David Rivers and of­ waterfront. A few families have not given fered as a message: "That they should not be despondent; that up hope, and await their loved loved ones, though they are gone, ones return. But the plaque brings comfort. Families see the they were once here." A moments' silence; then one memorial and again realize, Our son of a Poet father unveiled men are all together." the bronze plaque inscribed with the names, ages and home towus of the ship's crewmembers, in­ cluding 24 SIU brothers. A daughter lit an eternal candle, and a steady slow line emptied 'My main concern in a large from church pews to view the confrontation is the availability 48 inch by 30 inch plaque at the of merchant ships, rather than altar. It said, "Pray for us." Many wept openly. Mothers the availability of combat ships. We have allpwed our merchant held standing children fast, pointing out a father's name. A marine to be degraded to a dan­ trio singing chanty songs was gerous point." too overcome to sing the song Admiral Thomas Moorer (Ret.) they had written to the crew for Chairman of the this occasion. An elderly naan Joint Chiefs of Staff broke down and was steadied during the Vietnam War by strangers. Quote Of the Month a. . ; •'i";" •u^ f- "1 •' li i 11 r, ;7 Cra..nrine Mvofs Wife of SIU AB MOSBI Myers who was aboard the s S Poets fateful last trip, looks away from her husband's name as Hfliiahter Terase views the bronze memorial tribute to her father and (• ; ffi. 40 / LOG / November ^r. ..,.i,* = -• -tiari * Si.- � 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 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1983 Description An account of the resource SEEK LAW ENFORCEMENT, NOT SPECIAL TREATMENT BOGGS-TRIBLE, ALASKAN OIL BILLS ARE STILL PENDING CUNARD BILL KILLED; WE'LL WAIT AND SEE SIU'S NEW SANTA ROSA ITF BACKS SIU MINIMUM SAFE MANNING LEVELS CONGRESSMAN BIAGGI EARNS PRAISE FOR MARITIME SERVICE BOGGS-TRIBLE, ALASKAN OIL BANS ACBL & DIXIE: TAKE NOTICE SEEK LAW ENFORCEMENT, NOT SPECIAL TREATMENT NEW MARITIME SAFETY BILL MAKING HEADWAY SIU PLANS CONFERENCE IN PINEY POINT TO SET PROPOSALS FOR NEW DEEP-SEA CONTRACT KIRKLAND GETS PAUL HALL MEMORIAL FOR DEDICATION TO US MARITIME INDUSTRY THOMAS BRADLEY DEAD AT 55 MFOW CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN SAN FRANCISCO SIU'S SANTA ROSA CREWED TOP TO BOTTOM NEW FACILITIES ENHANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES STEER YOUR WAY TO A BETTER FUTURE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA CAN OPEN A LOT OF DOORS FOR YOU THE SHLSS REFRIGERATION COURSE ABOARD THE IDA AND JOSEPH OGDEN WABASH SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE COMES HOME TO PORT ELIZABETH ... AND HAPPY SHORETIME CREW ABOARD SS INGER HONORS RETIRING "TRIO" MEMORIAL INSTALLED FOR LOST CREW OF THE SS POET Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 11/01/1983 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 45, NO. 11 1983 Periodicals Seafarers Log