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—^John W. Morrison, Senior Vice President, Oceaii Shipholding, Inc.
"All of the crew was very courteous ...
and provided exceptional service ..."
—Alan and Betty Kruse
Army personnel are trained in the handling of cargo using a Hagglund
crane through an arrangement with the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg
School of Seamanship. The new commander of the U.S. Army Trans
portation Center, M^or General Sam Wakefield, recently inspected the
site where his troops learn to operate the 16-ton twin boom crane. Story
on page 3.
SIU crews continue to win praise for the quality of their services. The
citations above, copies of which have been received by the LOG in the
past few weeks, are excerpts from commendations awarded to Seafarers.
For full stories see pages 5 and 6.
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The cruise ship business continues to be an area of intense
activity in many parts of the world, with the exception, of course, in
the United States. More and more people are turning to ships as the
place to spend their vacations and holidays, with Americans
appearing to be the biggest customers. Other than the two SIUmanned cruise ships, the SS Independence and the SS Constitution,
which are in the Hawaiian islands service, all deep sea passenger
ship operations are exclusively foreign-flag. Yet
more than 60 large foreign-flag cruise ships are
operating in and out of American ports.
And with new ships to come off the ways,
others are being refurbished. One major
operator. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, with
vessels under Panamanian and other foreign
registries sailing in and out of Florida ports,
has just ordered a 2,600 passenger ship to be built by a French
shipyard. The French government is subsidizing the construction
with 26 percent of the cost. This will be the third in a series of new
vessels for the seven-ship Royal Caribbean fleet. A 2,200-passenger
vessel. Sovereign of the Seas, was put into service December 1987,
another will be ready in March 1991,
From the standpoint of the American passenger at least, many of
these operations leave much to be desired. Some who sailed recently
aboard one of the larger ships report that the multinational crew's
unfamiliarity with the English language could be a real problem in a
shipboard emergency. Of particular concern to them was the less
than total seriousness which surrounded lifeboat drills.
And that brings to mind the current beef resulting from an
uncontrolled fire last year in the engine room aboard the Bahamianregistered SS Scandinavian Star operating in the Gulf of Mexico.
The National Transportation Safety Board investigated the fire and
issued a finding that the accident was caused by poor maintenance,
inadequate crew training and the lack of emergency fire-fighting
procedures. To protect the passengers sailing aboard such vessels,
the Board has called upon Congress to enact legislation that would
require foreign-flag passenger vessels operating from and to U.S.
ports to comply with the same safety rules that apply to U.S. ships.
The Board's proposals make sense, especially since the operations
of the foreign-flag ships will take advantage of the lower standards
governing their operators as evidenced by the employment of
inadequately trained crews who are responsible for an
overwhelipingly American passenger list. Already, as would be
expected, there is opposition to the bill.
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SEAFARCRSLOG
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August, 1989
LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International
Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201
fAuth'he
Way; (2amp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675.
Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Geoiges, Maryland 20790-9998 and
at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the
LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746.
President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DIGiorgio; Executive
Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice F^sident Collective Bargaining, Angus
"Red" CampbeO; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack CafTey; Vice President
Gulf Coast, Thomas Giideweil; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney;
Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government
Services, Roy Mercer.
Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith-, Managing Editor,
Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan. Max Hall and Deborah
Greene.
to pursue—is the development of a program that would put U.S.-fiag
passenger ships into the cruise services, most particularly those that
sail in and out of American ports.
The Value of Training
With the current focus on the quality of seamanship and training,
it is very gratifying to realize that the SIU is on the right track in
emphasizing the importance of the union's Lundeberg School of
Seamanship. We are continually being reminded of the value of the
school's courses of instruction that are available to all SIU men and
women.
For example, in this particular issue of the Seafarers LOG there
are several items pointing to the professionalism, skills and
seamanship that are the mark of trained crewmembers aboard SIUcontracted ships. These commendations of the crews involved are a
credit to them and to the union's training programs, but there is
another point that should not be overlooked and that is the
importance of training and upgrading to each individual seafarer.
Taking advantage of the school's offerings not only make a
seafarer a better shipmate, it also enables him to do his job more
effectively from the standpoint of his own personal safety at sea.
And, of course, for the upgrader there is the additional benefit of
increasing his earning power. So I remind all our brothers: and
sisters to avail themselves of all that the Lundeberg School has to
offer. It can be profitable.
Paul HaU
On August 20, Seafarers who were at sea enjoyed a holiday as
provided in our union contract. It is appropriate that we remember
the reason August 20 was set aside. It is the birthday of Paul Hall,
who was bom on that day in 1915. Paul Hall made an enormous
contribution to our union, its members, to the maritime industry and
to the trade union movement generally.
We do well to remember this unequalled fighter for the welfare of
American seamen and their families.
Union^s Training Program
Goes on the Road to Hawaii
In an effort to provide more
convenient access to the member
ship of the Lundeberg School's
training and up^ding program,
the SIU has instituted a program
of instruction in the union's hall
in Hawaii.
The program is designed to up
grade the many qualifying SIU
members based in Honolulu and
the far east by providing the Lun
deberg School's resources without
incurring heavy transportation
costs.
Lundebeig School instructor Jim
Moore has been busy this summer
teaching both an able seaman
course and a lifeboat program.
Fellow instructor Bill Foley ran a
fireman, oiler and watertender
class. Both Moore and Foley, who
usually work out of the school's
Piney Point, MD base, brought
AB, Lifeboat and FOWT course
resources to Hawaii.
As a result of Bill Foley's FOWT
class five SIU members have
passed the necessary U.S. Coast
Guard tests to earn their endorse
ments.
One student was able to earn
four endorsements. "LotharWick
got his endorsements for fireman
watertender, oiler, refrigerator en
gineer and junior engineer," Foley
said. He had to take three U.S.
Coast Guard tests in a row one
day to earn all the endorsements.
"Wick didn't think he had passed
any of the tests," Foley said. "The
tests have 50 questions each on
them. He passed all of them and
scored 98 out of 100 on one."
Foley said the morale of those
who upgraded was boosted when
SIU member Clay McGiver used
his newly acquired oiler's ticket
to catch a job on a cruise ship.
Foley, took advantage of the
drydocked T-AGOS vessel. USNS
Assurance, to give his upgraders
an engine room tour. He silso took
them on learning trips to the
American Hawaii cruise ships dur
ing the four-week course.
Another five members have
passed their USCG tests after tak
ing Jim Moore's AB class, ac
cording to SIU Honolulu Port
Agent Fay. Like Foley, Moore took
fiill advantage of the ships in the
Honolulu area to allow the students
to see the day-to-day workings of
their new ratings.
After the AB course, Moore
began a lifeboat class with nine
students.
Fay said more Honolulu-based
Lundeberg School classes are
planned to begin after the first of
the year.
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Hormone-Free Beef to United Kingdom
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Midor General Sam Wakefield
(second from left), commander
€t the U.S. Army Transporta
tion Center, inspects the Lundeberg School's vocational shop.
With Wakefield are (L-R) BiU
Eglinton, director of vocational
education, a member d Wake
field's staff and school Vke Pres
ident Ken Conklin.
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Troops At
's School
The new commander of the
U.S. Army's Transportation
Center, Major General Sam
Wakefield, recently inspected
the site where many of the troops
under his command are
trained—the Seafarers Harry
Lundeberg School of Seaman
ship.
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quarters, Wakefield has a vast
array of transportation equip
ment available to his troops.
But he doesn't have one thing
the Seafarers School does, a
Hagglund crane in top-notch
condition.
U.S. Army uses
the school's Hag
glund crane for
training troops.
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That's why the Lundeberg
School has put more than 100
Anny troops throu^ a two-week
Hag^und crane course, said Maor (USMC Ret) Ken Conklin,
the school's vice president.
The Hagglund is one of the
main types of cranes onboard
dozens of ships which carry mil
itary equipment. It is used to offoad caigo either in port or off
shore onto a floating causeway.
Along with the crane inspec
tion, Wakefield and his party saw
the school's vocational training
classes in action, the Mai^wer
center, the shiphandling simula
tor, the adult education depart
ment and the Paul Hall Library
and Musernn.
Among his duties at the
Transpmtation Outer, Wakefield
is the ccHumandant of the Army's
TranspcMlation and Aviation Lo
gistic Schocds, commander of the
'ransportation (Toips Raiment
and cMef of transportation.
A bold effort to get around the problem of a European ban on American beef got under way this
month when 40,000 pounds of hormone-ffee Texas meat was shipped to the United Kingdom on
the SlU-crewed Nedlloyd Hudson, a Sea-Land vessel.
A dockside ceremony high
tween the U.S. and Europe made
vessel operations at Sea-Land in
lighting the cooperative efforts
no sense. "The 12 nations of the
Houston, gave Corgey a lot of the
European Community are the best
of Texas A^culture Conuniscredit for bringing the groups to
sioner Jim Hightower, state ranch
customers that U.S. farmers and
gether.
ers, longshoremen, seafarers and
ranchers have," Hightower ex
"Nothing will serve the Amer
plained.
Sea-Land was held Just prior to
ican merchant marine better than
He noted Europe purchases ap
sailing.
The unusual cargo aboard the
proximately $7 billion worth of
Sea-Land vessel stenuned from a
agricultural goods annually from
beef controversy between the Eu
the U.S. while it sells about $3.7
ropean Economic Community
billion worth of goods to America.
(EEC) and the United States gov
Corgey said this is just a small
part of the long range plans to
ernment. Two years ago, the 12country EEC raised concerns over
bring more caigo into the port of
beef from cattle that had been fed
Houston on American-flag ves
artificial growth stimulants.
sels.
"We're developing new mar
Citing the potential health risk
kets all the time and you never
of beef from hormOne-fed cattle,
know where they may be found,"
on January 1 of this year the Eu
he said.
ropeans embargoed American beef,
The Nedlloyd Hudson is one of
and a market worth $145 million
that type of common purpose,"
the four Sea-Land vessels serving
a year was cut off from U.S.
Savage said. "This is bringing an
livestock producers.
American initiative to the foreign
the port of Houston.
Corgey, Hightower and Savage
Ranchers, feedlot operators,
market place."
were joined at a dockside press
meat packers, truckers and ship
Besides the original order, val
pers, anxious to purvey U.S.
conference the day the beef was
ued at $100,000, Cox Packing
products, combined efforts to pro
loaded onto the Hudson by the
Company of Texas has an option
vide European consumers with
producer/processor
of the hor
pending with TSW Meats, Ltd.,
hormone-free beef.
mone-free beef, the European
of London to supply an additional
Hightower said Texas ranchers
372 metric tons of hormone-free
buyer, and officials from the SIU,
wanted a shot at the new European
the ILA, the port of Houston and
beef, valued at $1.5 million.
export market. Through a series
Hightower said a beef war be
Sea-Land.
of meetings with European trade
offiaals, veterinarians, ranchers,
feedlot operators and packers,
certification procedures were de
veloped which allowed sales of
hormone-free beef to begin.
The SIU worked with Hightower's office and Sea-Land during
the negotiations with the EEC to
bring together factions that are not
always in agreement—^ranchers,
labor and the American-flag ship
ping industry.
"This shows that by working at
the state level of government, we
can secure new markets," Corgey
Jim H^tower, Texas commissioner of agriculture (at podium) is j<flned
said. "State houses can produce
by Dean Corgey, SIU assistant vice president (second from left); Jim
cargo."
McGee, SIU patrolman (third from left); Ed Savage of Sea-Land (se
Ed Savage, senior manager for
cond from ri^t) and officials of the ILA and the port of Houston.
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The SIU worked to
bring together...
rancherSy labor
and the Americanflag shipping
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NY WWII MERCHANT MARINERS WIN
VETERANS' PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
Real property tax relief will be
available on September 1 to
hundreds of New York SIU mem
bers who served in the merchant
marine during World War II.
Thanks to a bill recently signed
by Gov. Mario Cuomo, Empire
State residents who served in the
merchant marine between Decem
ber 7, 1941, and August 15, 1945,
are eligible for veterans status.
This makes them eligible for an
^proximately 25 percent reduc
tion in real property taxes as as
sessed by their home counties.
According to Scott Moigan, leg
islative aide to state Senator Serphin Maltese, the veterans status
could significantly reduce the tax
able amount on the homeowners'
bUls.
said. Proof of seatime during the
SIU President Michael Sacco
World War II period must be pro
hailed the action of the New York
vided when fillegislative body
ing for the ex
and expressed
WHO: New York state residents
emption. He
the
union's
who were World War II merchant
warned that not
hope that other
mariners frmn December 7, 1941,
all counties in
states would
to August 15, 1945
New
York
follow suit. He
have the local
indicated that
WHAT: Veterans status grantii^
option
tax.
the SIU would
real property tax exemption
The SIU has
make
every
WHEN: As of September 1, 1989
been working
conceivable
effort to see
hard
with other
HOW: File at local New York
merchant mar
that
similar
Prcqperty Assessor's Office with
legislation is
iner
organiza
intiof of seatime
enacted
in
tions to pass
other states.
the bill, ac
Individuals
cording to SIU
seeking the exemption need to
Vice President lack Gaffey. He
contact their local assessor's of
noted that the bill was passed
fice after September 1, Morgan
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The maritime industry's efforts
to remove waterbome transport
from trade negotiations gained
steam last month when the admin
istration took the step of formally
asking its trading partners to con
sider removing the subject from
the bargaining agenda.
Another positive development
was the introduction of a Senate
resolution calling for the exclusion
of maritime from the trade talks.
A similar House resolution had
165 cosponsors before the Con
gress adjourned in August for its
summer break.
A united industry coalition—
including unions, operators and
related businesses—has deter
mined that inclusion of maritime
services in a General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) could
wipe out the U.S.-flag fleet.
Inclusion of marine transport in
a trade agreement would under
mine programs which set aside a
portion of cargo for U.S.-flag car
riers or laws which allow Ameri
can vessels exclusive access to
coastwide trade, the coalition has
stated. The group recognizes that
programs which are the underpin
ning of the U.S. private shipping
fleet could be negotiated away in
the GATT trade talks.
Complicating any international
trade negotiations on waterbome
transit is the role of the American
merchant marine in matters of na
tional defense.
"Maritime services cannot be
considered in the same light as
other services, such as telecom
munications, banking or insur
ance. While those industries are
certainly important to our national
economy, they are not essential
components of our national de
fense and security," Senator John
Breaux said when introducing the
Senate resolution calling for the
exclusion of waterbome transit
from the trade talks.
The General Agreement on Tar
iffs and Trade is a multilateral
treaty signed by 94 nations which
regulates many aspects of inter
national trade. It first came into
being in 1948, and has been pe
riodically updated through nego
tiations among participating na
tions. The present round of GATT
talks, which are the first to address
service industries, opened in Umguay in 1986.
U.5. Adopis ILO Shipboard Standards
For Foroiga Vessols Calling on U.S. Ports
Foreign-flag ships calling on U.S.
ports now must meet minimal liv
ing and working condition
standards set by the International
Labor Organization.
The new standards are part of
the ILO's Convention 147. The
convention, backed by the SIU,
was ratified by the U.S. Senate
last year and went into effect June
15. The U.S. Coast Guard has
notified its inspectors on what the
new intemational regulations call
for. They will cite ships not in
compliance with Convention 147.
Along with the U.S., 160 other
nations have ratified the conven
tion. Each nation must enforce the
standards on its own vessels and
on foreign-flag ships which visit
its ports.
Convention 147 includes the fol
lowing
minimum
seafaring
standards:
• AGE-^Establishes a mini
mum age of 15 to be employed on
a merchant vessel.
• MEDICAL—Crewmembers
must possess a valid medical cer
tificate and update it even^. two
years.
• SAFETY—Sets
require
ments concerning placing of lad
ders, safety nets, lighting, rails,
ventilation vents, etc.
• CREW
ACCOMMODA
TIONS—Sets minimal standards
for sleeping quarters, sanitary fa
cilities, etc.
• HOSPITAL SPACE—Re
quires a dedicated room with med
ical supplies for the crew's needs.
• CATERING—Sets standards
for handling and storage of food.
• REPATRIATION—Declares
the seafarer's right to repatriation.
• MANNING-i-Requires the
vessel to carry and conform to the
"safe manning" document issued
by the flag state. If the vessel is
not in compliance or no such doc
ument exists, the inspecting state
has the authority to detain the
vessel.
Convention 147 was first adopted
by the ILO in 1976. But the United
States has traditionally not ratified
ILO conventions. In fact, out of
168 previous ILO declarations, the
Coast Guard will
cite violators.
U.S. has only ratified nine. The
Senate's action on Convention 147
was the first time in 35 years an
ILO convention was ratified by
the U.S.
U.S.-flag ships will have little
problem meeting these new
standards. U.S. Coast Guard reg
ulations on safety and equipment
are much more stringent than those
called for by Convention 147. Plus
crews covered by U.S. union con
tracts have wages, working and
living conditions in excess of what
the convention calls for.
Last year when the Senate was
debating the issue, the SIU sub
mitted testimony in favor of rati
fication. Uie union's statement shid
oven the minimal standards would
protect seafarers from "unscru
pulous shipowners who engage
seafarers from nations with sub
sistence economies at very low
wage rates." The convention would
be the "first step in a long journey
to eradicate crew abuse and. the
lack of safety standards."
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StAfARERS LOG
Japanese Seamen's Union Officials Visit SIU
all.
Pictured above are Tadahiko Nakamura, Washington liaison officer of
the All Japan Seamen's Union (left); Hiroshi Yagita, a member of the
union's Central Executive Committee; SIU President Michael Sacco and
Takemi Nakao, assistant director of the AJSU's International Affairs
Bureau. The three AJSU officials met with Sacco last month to discuss
issues of concern to both unions.
Maritime Groups Keep Eye
On Oil Spill Liability legislation
The maritime industry, con
cerned that there be one single
national standard for oil spill clean
up standards, is monitoring liabil
ity fund legislation currently proceedinjg through Congress.
Because the Senate's compre
hensive oil spill bill, which passed
just before the August recess, al
lows states to determine their own
liability levels, maritime groups
are working towards a House bill—
and eventually a final piece of
legislation—that would establish a
federal standard.
Twenty-four states have oil spill
liability laws. Maritime groups hope
the federal legislation will preempt
these state rules in order to avoid
endless litigation and delays over
tiny differences in language.
Prior to leaving for its August
recess, the Senate approved a
comprehensive bill on oil spills.
When the House returns in Sep
tember, it is expected to consider
an oil spill liability bill reported
out of the House Merchant Marine
Committee. That bill, which has
the support of the maritime com
munity, proposes a single federal
oil spill liability law.
Other issues addressed by the
Senate and House bills are: mak
ing companies more responsible
for paying for damage from pol
lution and establishing a one-billion-dollar spill fund to be financed
through a new tax of three cents
a barrel on all domestic and im
ported oil.
US, Shipbuilders Seek to knd
Unfair Foreign Yard Competition
Four major shipbuilding nations
have agreed to begin negotiations
with the U.S. government which
could lead to their elimination of
shipbuilding subsidies. That ac
tion could put U.S. shipbuilders
back in competition with other
nations.
Carla Hills, the United States
trade representative, announced
last month that the governments
of West Germany, Japan, Korea
and Norway had agreed to begin
negotiations on shipbuilding sub
sidies. All four nations provide a
wide range of subsidy help to their
shipbuilding industries. American
shipyards receive virtually no gov
ernment help.
Hills' action followed an unfair
trade action petition filed against
those countries by the Shipbuild
ers Council of America (SCA).
Such petitions are filed under Sec
tion 301 of the 1974 Trade Act
which allows the U.S. government
to impose various economic sanc
tions against nations engaged in
unfair trade practices.
When the SCA learned the four
nations were willing to engage in
serious negotiations about the
matter, the organization agreed to
withhold the petition pending the
outcome of the talks.
"We agree with Ambassador
Hills that at this time the best
approach to the serious problem
of subsidization in this sector is
to seek multilateral agreement to
discipline shipyard subsidies,"
SCA President John Stocker said.
No date has been set to begin
the talks, but Hills said a solution
would be sought within the next
eight months.
"I will review our progress to
ward a multilateral agrement by
March 31, 1990. If I believe, in
consultation with the industry, that
insufficient progress is being made
in our negotiations, I will invite
the shipbuilders to resubmit and I
will initiate a section 301 investi
gation and dispute settlement pro
ceedings under the GATT Subsi
dies Code," Hills said.
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SlU Crewmembers Perform
Every year the military deploys
units from all branches of the U.S.
services and evaluates their ability
to perform effectively as a joint
combat force. SIU members played
an important role in the exercise
known as "Operation Solid Shield."
Solid Shield '89, which took
place from May through June, in
cluded deployment of more than
10 m^or commands from the Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast
Guard, National Guard and pri
vately operated vessels in the mer
chant marine.
SIU participation included the
following:
Obregon and Pless
Known as "maritime prepositioning ships," two Waterman
vessels, the SS PFC Eugene A.
Obregon and the SS MAI Stephen
Pless, simultaneously offloaded
while underway. Crewmembers
assisted in the building of a roll
on/roll off discharge facility. The
causeway allowed vehicles to be
driven from the ship.
Commander in Chief of the At
lantic Command, Admiral Frank
B. Kelso, told Obregon and Pless
crewmembers, "Your hard work
and long hours in both planning
and execution have strengthened
USLATLANTCOM's ability to
function in response to a devel
oping crisis."
Captain Robert Glover, USN,
Commander of MPS Squadron
One, who participated in the ex
ercise, said, "I wish to add my
personal 'Well Done!' to all hands
aboard Obregon and Pless. You
put on a great show that was
appreciated by the highest of com
mand authorities."
On a Personal Note
Glover added, "... as one who
was privileged to see the backbreak work and long hours put in
behind the scenes by all of you, I
can only offer my sincere admi
ration and gratitude for your
professionalism and dedication. It
is truly an honor to be in the
company of the best."
Both commercial ships are char
tered by the Military Sealift Com
mand (MSC) from the Waterman
Steamship Company.
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American Banker
The actions of SIU crewmem
bers in Solid Shield exercises of
the Cape Mohican, the Fiickertaii
State and the American Banker
brought praise from the Maritime
Administration.
In a letter to SIU President
Michael Sacco, received last
month, M. Delpercio Jr., director
of that agency's Office of Ship
Operations, said, "On behalf of
the Maritime Administration, it
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for their fine support of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff exercise Solid Shield
'89 . . ."
Delpercio thanked Sacco for the
SIU's "cooperation and efforts in
support of the national defense by
providing highly trained personnel
during a military training and doc
trinal test."
Antares
Onboard the Antares, operated
by International Marine Carriers,
the Lundeberg School's mobile
training unit joined SIU crew
members for roll on/roll off oper
ations rarely performed by an SL7 crew.
Lnndebo^ Schocri Mobile Unit
Antares crewmembers rigged the
side port and RO/RO ramp to a
pontoon causeway section pro
vided by the U.S. Army. Lunde
berg School instructors Harry
Alongi and Jeff Swanson assisted
SIU crewmembers during the ex
ercise.
Alongi noted, "While in the ex
ercise much of the off-loading is
done by military stevedores, in an
actual emergency operation civil
ian crewmembers would begin the
load on/load off operation on their
own, utilizing theship's twin Hagglund cranes which are mounted
Talcing a well deserved break from Solid Shield '89 exercises are Antares
SIU crewmembers (from left to rigbt) AB Walker, OS Buzzard, AB S.
Abrens and AB N. Hancock.
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During the Antares Solid Shield '89 exercise, the crew rigs the side port
and roll on/roll off ramp to an Army pontoon causeway section. Left,
the causeway is proceeding towards the Antares. Top right, the causeway
is moved into position along the RO/RO ramp. Bottom, once rigged,
army stevedores begin their work.
fore and aft."
The final stage of RO/RO and
LO/LO operations conducted by
the Antares took place in Morehead City, NC. The crew backloaded all military cargo for its
return to Savannah, GA.
Lundeberg School instructoirs
Alongi and Swanson reported that
SIU crewmembers on the Antares
did an excellent job meeting the
unusual demands of the exercise.
The accord on a new pact and
an in-depth effort to seek longerterm solutions was announced by
ILA President John Bowers, man
agement's chief negotiator, An
thony J. Tozzoli, president of the
New York Shipping Association
(NYSA) and David J. Tolan,
chairman of the Carriers Con
tainer Council (CCC) who also
serves as senior vice president of
labor relations of Sea-Land.
"This agreement will give the
industry stability while we under
take a thorough search for ways
to resolve the difficult issues that
face all of us," they said in a joint
statement.
The study panel, called the In
dustry Preservation Group, will
consist of seven ILA members and
seven management members. It
will be named soon and will meet
at least every month.
The agreement requires local
issues such as work conditions and
rules concerning traditional cargo
to be addressed in ports that feel
the necessity before it takes effect.
Master contract issues are wages,
hours, benefit contributions and
automation issues.
The agreement covers ILA
members working with employers
associated with the CCC, the
NYSA, the Boston Shipping As
sociation, the Council of North
Atlantic Shipping Associations
representing the ports of Balti
more, Philadelphia, Hampton
Roads and Rhode Island, the South
Atlantic Employers Negotiating
Committee and Southeast Florida
Employers Port Association.
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The International Longshore
men's Association and manage
ment have agreed to a new master
contract and set up a panel to seek
long-term solutions to serious
problems facing their industry.
The accord, which also requires
that local labor issues be ad
dressed on a port-by-port basis,
essentially extends the expiration
date of the current ILA contract
from September 30, 1989 to No
vember 30, 1990.
The current provisions of the
ILA master contract will continue
unchanged, unless modified by the
parties, for the 14 months of the
new pact. The lone exception calls,
for an increase of management's
contribution to the fringe benefit
plans.
At the same time, a 14-member
committee will be named to come
up with ways to address the eco
nomic and competitive challenges
that face both the ILA and East
Coast employers.
The two sides have been nego
tiating since last fall. Their indus
try faces severe pressures from
deregulation, automation and in
ternational economic trends.
"Each party—without excep
tion—has come to the difficult but
true realization that changes in
contractual work rules are neces
sary in order to preserve and pro
tect the job security of the ILA
members covered by this agree
ment, as well as the ability of
carriers, terminal operators, steve
dores and others to operate in a
financially sound manner," the
agreement states.
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The SlU-crewed MV C^ Horn
received a citation for its work
during the recently completed ex
ercise Cobra Gold '89. It was pre
sented by the Military Traffic
Management Command Trans
portation Terminal Command Far
East.
The recognition, signed by
Colonel L.N. Kinney, cited the
crew's "competence, profession
alism and endurance" in helping
the military command make the
operation, held from April 18 to
July 24, 1989, a success. It also
noted the crew's superb support
of port offload and redeployment
operations.
The Cape Horn had been in
layup for two years before
InterOcean Management de
ployed the vessel for the exercise.
The ship carries a crew of 31.
Pictured above with the Ship of the Year plaque are (front row, left to
right) GSU Vincent Ortiz, GSU Martin Josephsen, DEU Mike Browne,
DEU Rick Hegwood, AB Howard Hare (back row, left to right) Chief
Steward Toyo Gonzales, QMED Ernest Lacunza, Chief Cook Clarence
Jones, Bosun Peter Hulsebosch, AB Bryon Piersol, AB Tom George and
Chief Pumpman John Anderson.
Lawrence Glanella Crew Honored
Pictured on the Cape Horn is Oiler
Leon Fountain (left) working in the
engine control room.
The SIU crew aboard the Law
rence H. Gianella (Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.) has been honored
for its excellent work, reports Chief
Steward Toyo Gonzales. The
tanker was named the company's
Ship of the Year.
The efficiency and profession
alism of Seafarers aboard the tanker
earned the highest fleet recogni
tion award given by the company.
In a letter to the crew. Ocean
Shipholdings Senior Vice Presi
dent John W. Morrison, com
mended crewmembers for their
"enthusiasm and dedication."
Gonzales, who serves as sec
retary on the union's ship com
mittee, also reports that the ship
was recently outfitted with a Mod
ular Fuel Delivery Systems
(MFDS) by the Navy.
The MFDS will allow the Gi
anella to function similar to a fleet
oiler, along with its other tanker
duties while under contract to the
military.
API Crews Rescue 29 People Aboard
A Bumiug Freighter and a Stranded Sailboat
Two American President Lines
ships participated in the rescue at
sea of 29 mariners from three dif
ferent ships in the Pacific Ocean.
The SIU mans the steward de
partments on APL vessels.
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to serve crewmemhers on the Cape Horn.
American Eagle Crew Wins
Hearts of Travelling Family
SIU crewmembers aboard the
MV American Eagle went out of
their way to help a military fami
ly's trip home.
After a three-year stay in Bremerhaven. West Germany, Major
Alan D. Kruse was ordered back
to the United States. However,
his wife, Betty, had a medical
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problem which kept her from flying.
Kruse asked for special permis
sion to come back on a ship. He,
his wife and their three daughters
were assigned to the Pacific Gulf
Marine vessel scheduled to leave
Bremerhaven on June 15.
"We were obviously apprehen
sive about taking a family on a
working ship, but we were very
pleasantly surprised," said Kruse.
"All of the crew were courteous.
These men really went out of their
way to allay our fears, provide
needed information and prepare
all our accommodations."
Kruse, in a letter to SIU Pres
ident Michael Sacco, said, "The
steward section was especially
helpful and provided exceptional
service. Needless to say, the food
was exceptional. These men really
know how to cook!"
The SIU members of the de
partment were Steward/Baker
Frank Costango, Chief Cook C.
C. Williams and GSU Adolphus
Brown.
In referring to the whole crew,
Kruse added: "They really made
our voyage back to the U.S. a
pleasant, one. We are no longer
apprehensive about ocean travel
and would gladly make the trip
again."
Garfield Responds Quickly
On the morning of July 18, the
President Garfield, on its way from
Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
to Colombo (Sri Lanka), received
a distress signal from the MV
Sifnos Star. The Garfield's cap
tain, John Schiavone, verified that
the Sifnos Star was on fire and
changed his ship's course to in
tercept the burning vessel.
Within two hours of receiving
the distress call, the Garfield sighted
the Sifnos Star with smoke coming
from its after house. The captain
of the Sifnos Star said the crew
had been trying to snuff out the
engine room fire for several hours,
but to no avail. Fifteen members
of the 23-man crew already were
in a lifeboat waiting to be rescued.
The 15 mariners in the lifeboat
were onboard the Garfield in just
over an hour. The remaining crew
and captain of the Sifnos Star
made their way to the President
Garfield on a life raft. They climbed
onboard the Garfield by using the
starboard pilot ladder.
The Gadield was on its way to
Guam within four hours and 15
minutes after receiving the dis
tress call.
Lincoln, the Ship that Could
In the other rescue, the Presi
dent Lincoln was sailing to Guam
on the evening of June 24 when
crewmembers on the bridge ov
erheard a Coast Guard radio re
port of a rescue operation. It in
volved a 30-foot sailboat out of
San Francisco which was sinking,
the Japanese car carrier Aries and
the Panamanian MV Washington
Rainbow II.
A Coast Guard aircraft was in
chaise of the rescue. Captain Norm
Sollid of the President Lincoln
notified the USCG his ship would
be available if needed in the res
cue. He was told that the Pana
manian-flag Rainbow was launch
ing a lifeboat and the Lincoln could
continue on its journey. The Lin
coln's crew, however, continued
to monitor the situation.
Twenty minutes later the motor
on the Panamanian vessel's life
boat quit after it had rescued the
lone sailor from the crippled sail
boat.
The Japanese car carrier was
asked by the Coast Guard to launch
a lifeboat to rescue the sailboat's
skipper and Rainbow crewmem
bers who were stranded in the
Panamanian flag vessel's lifeboat.
The Japanese ship refused as the
seas were too rough. The Lincoln
was asked to return and help in
the rescue.
The seas were too heavy to
launch a lifeboat, but the APL
ship's crew lowered a ladder for
the six stranded mariners after the
President Lincoln was able to come
alongside their lifeboat. In less
than an hour, all six were aboard
the Lincoln and it was steaming
toward Guam.
In both cases, the captains highly
praised the efforts of their crews
in these successful rescues.
Officials at APL commended
the fine action of the Lincoln and
Garfield crewmembers, pointing
out that both ships performed their
rescue missions without incurring
any injuries to personnel.
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Dell Remembefed, Attor and Menhant Mariner Judge O.K.'s
Ga6e Dell was one
of the original
"Dead End Kids."
The 68-year-old actor, who died
last year, was one of the original
"Dead End Kids" when he was
cast in the role of T.B. in the 1935
Broadway play "Dead End." That
group of actors became the East
Side Kids and later the Bowery
Boys. Dell was with that ensemble
until 1950 and played alongside
such stars as James Cagney and
Ronald Reagan.
His acting career was put on
hold in 1942 when he joined the
merchant marine. McCartney was
about 12 at that time, he recalled,
and his sister was a friend of Dell's
sister Ethel. They were neighbors
in the New York neighborhood of
Hell's Kitchen.
"I remember when Dell came
home from the Maritime Training
School at Sheepshead Bay. He
had on his new uniform. He looked
good and was ready to go,"
McCartney said.
DeU Becomes a Purser
DeU spent most of the war ship
ping on Liberty Ships throughout
the Pacific. He became a member
of the Staff Officers Association
and sailed as a purser and phar
macist's mate. He took care of the
ship's pharmacy, and as a purser
served as what would be called
today the captain's administrative
assistant.
While DeU's acting career was
highly successful, he always felt
the puU of the sea, his son said.
"That's what my father loved the
most, he always wanted to go back
to sea," Gabriel DeU remarked.
When Gabe DeU shipped out
on the Lyman Stewart, a Liberty
vessel with a 40-man merchant
crew, the captain was an author
itarian "jerk" at first, the younger
DeU remembers his dad teUing
him.
But during the course of the
voyage, the captain feU and broke
his leg and an arm. As part of
DeU's duties he had to tend to the
captain and they became good
fnends, the son smd.
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"He said he always liked the
food on the ships, so he always
made a point of getting tight with
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continuously and received praise
for his comic roles. He also spent
several years studying at the Ac
tor's Studio founded by Lee Strasberg. In 1980, he received the
Actor's Studio Award for his work.
When DeU settled in California
in the late 1970's, he stayed in
touch with McCartney and SIU
official Frank GUI and appeared at
many union functions.
"Gabe and Huntz HaU (another
former Bowery Boy) attended a
lot of our functions for the union
and the MTD. They would help
out anytime we needed them. He
had a real special feeling for the
union, the wateiffont and the sea,"
GUI said.
Like tens of thousands of other
young Americans who served in
the U.S. merchant marine during
the war, DeU never did go back
to sea after his service. But those
years in the Pacific gave him an
expeirience he never forgot and
fond memories he always carried
with him.
Several years ago, Gabe Dell
wanted to go back to sea. But the
former World War II seaman was
in the midst of a successful stage
and screen career. With parts in
Oklahoma, Can-Can, a 1975 Tony
nomination and his own television
show. The Comer Bar, Gabe Dell's
acting talent was in demand.
On Maritime Day this year, Gabe
DeU finally got his wish. SIU Vice
President Geoige McCartney,
Dell's sister Ethel and his son
Gabriel scattered his ashes across
the waters of the Pacific Ocean
off San Pedro, CA.
Gabe DeU
the cook. ... He caUed it his
warring vacation. I think he loved
getting out of Hollywood," Ga
briel DeU said.
During the 1950's and 1960's,
DeU was busy on Broadway and
in films and television. He worked
Pre-employment drug testing has
become a way of Ufe for the men
and women of the SIU.
On July 21, U.S. District Judge
Thomas F. Hogan declined a re
quest fix)m the SIU to fUe an injunc
tion to halt implementation of the
U.S. Coast Guam's drug testing pro
gram. The law affects those
American-flag companies employing
more than 50 people.
Judge Hogan's decision affects
only the pre-employment aspect
of the Coast Guard ruUng. No
decisions have been made con
cerning periodic, random, probable
cause and post-accident testing.
In June, the judge requested a
30-day delay in implementation
because he needed more time to
study other drug-testing decisions.
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on Famous WWII Battle in the Barents Sea
The July 4, 1942 German attack
on a 40-merchant-ship convoy was
the subject of a feature story in
the Longview, WA daUy news
paper. More than 26,000 homes
received a copy of the July 3,1989
Daily News in which Convoy PQ
17 survivor and retired SIU mem
ber Fred MiUer was interviewed.
Written by DaUy News reporter
John McLeUand, the story was of
particular interest in southwestern
Washington because oceangoing
commerce is a key factor in the
economy. Longview, located 60
miles from the sea on the Colum
bia River, hosts both a public and
private port.
In the article j Miller recalled a
battle believed to have been part
an Allied plan to lure the German
Several were sunk after the
breakup, and some survivors ended
up in German prison camps,"
McClelland reported.
Miller's ship, the Ironclad, a
vintage WWI vessel, survived.
Miller believes heavy fog saved
the Ironclad.
The article on SIU Pensioner
Miller cites his merchant marine
involvement in three other wars—
Korea, Vietnam and Falkland Islands/Malvinas.
SIU Pensioner Miller retired in
1984 after service on 104 ships.
He and his wife Peg have lived in
Castle Rock, WA since 1%1.
low...one dropped a torpedo on
the Christopher Newport, a new
Liberty ship, just a little ahead of
us," Miller recaUed in the inter
view.
Merchant Ships On Their Own
The two-day battle left about
1,500 survivors, many of whom
had to be rescued from the icy
waters of the Barents Sea. When
the action was over, the convoy's
remaining ships were instructed to
scatter. "Naval escorts were left
behind, so the lightly armed mer
chant vessels were on their own.
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Madiinisfs Thank
SlU for Support
Seafarers have been on the picket
line at Washington's Nation^ Air
port every day since the Eastern
strike began. In early August, Lo
cal 796 of the International As
sociation of Machinists showed its
^preciation of the SIU's support
in a surprise ceremony in front of
the Eastern Terminal.
"The SIU has
shown us... what
soUdarity and
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Nick Celonai, Kney Point port
agent, has been in charge of or
ganizing the SIU's presence at
National. Every day a ^oup of
Seafarers arrives at the aiiport to
join the pilots, flight attendants
and machinists. In addition to moral
support, the SIU members bring
lunch for all picketers.
On a steamy summer Sunday,
Local 796 President Lee Russell
gathered the two dozen picketers
together. "The SIU has shown us
in the last few months what soli
darity and brotherhood mean. Your
unflagging support has been an
inspiration," he said.
Russell then presented Celona
with a plaque, an LAM T-shirt and
an honorary membership card in
the LAM, "The dues have been
waived" Russell joked.
Seafarer Tom Brooks (right) joined
several dozen SIU members and
hundreds of other union members
at a Capitol Hill rally to protest
Elastem Airlines* President Frank
Lorenzo's action during the Eastem strike.
"We will be here to the end.
Remember, you always have a
friend when you see the white
hats," Celona said.
Elsewhere on the strike front,
three major consumer groups
warned the flying public that Eastem plans to schedule "phantom
flights" and pair inexperienced pi
lots in the cockpit when it in
creases its service.
One in six flights that were set
to begin in August were so-called
phantom flights, the Aviation Con
sumer Action Project, the Na
tional Consumers League and
Public Citizen revealed.
Travel agents told the Atlanta
Constitution newspaper those
flights cannot be booked because
Eastern simply put them on the
schedule without the equipment
or crews to fly them.
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Machinists Local 796 President Lee Russell presents the SIU with a
plaque in appreciation for the many hours Seafarers have put on the
picket line. On behalf of the SIU, Piney Point Port Agent Nick Celona
accepts the plaque which reads, "In appreciation for your untiring and
sincere support of the strike against Elastera Airlines."
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Military Sealift Command Pacific division Captain J.S. Schultz (right)
reviews the vocational upgrading programs of the union's Harry Lundeherg School. Pictured (left to right) with the Captain are Manpower
staff members David Carter and Bart Rogers and Assistant to the
Vocational Director Bill Hellwege.
and academic programs will be
The SIU's government services
come available to SIU government
division, representing civilian
services division members in the
mariners on MSCPAC vessels, is
fall.
putting the final touches on a mem
Changes in work rules and over
bership training and upgrading
time
regulations on MSCPAC ves
program and is continuing its ef
sels are also being addressed by
forts to resolve issues regarding
the union's government services
work rules and overtime, reported
division. Since Vice President
Vice President Buck Mercer.
Mercer's meeting in Washington,
The union arranged for Captain
DC with MSC chief Vice Admiral
J.S. Schultz of the Military Sealift
Paul D. Butcher, the union is di
Command Pacific division to in
recting its efforts toward resolu
spect the Seafarers Harry Luntion to MSCPAC officials.
deberg School of Seamanship lo
Mercer reports that the situation
cated in Piney Point, MD. Once
is
also being investigated by the
the final details are worked out
union's contract and legal depart
with Captain Schultz Md MSCPAC
ments,
officials, the school's vocational
Ten Former SIU Fishermen
Con Collect WWII Bonds
Representatives of the Seafar
ers International Union of North
America affiliate, the Fishermen's
Union of America, have discov
ered about a dozen Defense Sav
ing Bonds, issued in 1942. Now,
FUA officials are trying to track
down the owners (see box).
FUA President Terry Hoinsky
said the $25 bonds were issued by
the old Seine and Line Union of
Monterey, CA to its members as
a sort of bonus when unusually
large sardine catches were occur
ring.
The Monterey union's member
ship was composed mainly of Jap
The names and 1942 addresses on the War Bonds found by the
fishermen's Union of America are listed below. Please circulate. Any
person claiming one of the FUA's bonds should contact Terry Hoinsky
at the Fishermen's Union of America office, 529 West 9th Street, San
Pedro, CA 90731.
Yumiji Higashi
George Omokawa
(Beneficiary Michio Higashi)
126 West 4th St.
237 PUchard St.
San Pedro, CA
Terminal Island, CA
Kumakichi Kawt^chi
|P.O. Box300
;Bianarck, ND
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Machinist Ron Lame during a recent fish fry held by the Jacksonville
local of the lAM to thank those unions who have provided support
during the Eastern strike. Lame is the father of AB Tim Lame, who
!B«ils out of the port of Jacksonville.
anese and Italian Americans, she
said. But beginning in 1942, the
vast majority of Japanese Ameri
cans, especi^y on the West Coast,
were rounded up by the U.S. gov
ernment and sent to relocation
camps under the mistaken belief
that they posed a security risk to
the country.
After the war, Hoinsky said
many of the Japanese American
fishermen did not return to the
Monterey area. She believes most
of the bonds belong to people who
did not return. She has been able
to locate the owners, or their sur
vivors, of four of the bonds.
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Tomoharu Togawa
P.O. Box 1204
Monterey, CA
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iTerminal Island, CA
Tom K. Watanahe
337 Wellington St.
Monterey, CA
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;213 D Cannery
jTenninal Island, CA
Joseph & Winifi*ed Zulyevic
430 W 10th St.
San P^o^ CA
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ot the new garbage regula
tions?
(Asked of Seafarers at the
SIU union hall in Brooklyn,
NY.)
John Green,
AB—It
should have
been done
years ago.
All ships
should have
a holding
tank until the next port and
then take it off. Sanitation
on the ship should be main
tained at ^1 cost.
Danny
Brown,
Steward—
Of course, it
helps the
environ-.
ment, but it
should have
been done a long time ago.
They should go after the
barges that dump out at sea,
they threaten sea life in a big
way. I'm in favor of recy
cling, and the bottle law cre
ates more scrutiny for recy
cling. I also think each
department on the ship
should take responsibility for
their garbage.
Separation is better for the
environment and also better
for the fishing fleets. We
store everything in big
drunis and everyone helps
out in separating.
Jose Soto,
AB—It's a
good idea to
separate
plastics
from the
garble. I
see seagulls
eating styrofoam cups which
will kill them.
Angeio
Romero, Re
certified
Steward—
I'm in favor
of paving
the environ
ment from
plastic pollution. But, in
some cases, we're out at sea
for 28 days until there is a
port where we can drop off
garbage. Then there is the
problem of storing the gar
bage for that many days.
There is also the problem of
finding the time to separate
the plastic with only three
men in the steward depart
ment along with other duties
we have to do.
Angel Mercato,
QMED—
I'm happy
to See that
the garbage
is finally
being sepa
rated. But everyone, even
the people on shore, has a
responsibility to the environ
ment. Manufacturers of plas
tics should make them bio
degradable.
Louis Rami
rez, Bosun/
AB—I'm
against kill
ing sea life
and if we all
keep dump
ing we're
not going to last 20 years.
We keep big drums aboard,
paint them international or
ange and dump the plastics
in them. We can manage to
store them for eight days
and sometimes it is difficult
to separate, but it is up to
everyone to make it work.
Bill Burke,
AB—I think
it is a good
idea: I agree
with the rul
ing. But I
hate like
hell to go
through the garbage and
have maggots crawling
around while separating plas
tic and putting it into the
trash compactor. Biodegrad
able bags would help a lot.
Jose Negron,
QMED—
It's a good
idea in col
lecting plas
tics. But it
should be
more than
plastics, bottles and cans
too, that's waste too and
they don't disappear for a
period of time. They should
do that too and hope they
keep doing it and realize that
they're doing the environ
ment a favor by picking up
and keeping it clean.
Frank Rod
riguez, Bo
sun—I've
been on
tankers so
we have
been sepa
rating plas
tics for a long time. Now,
especially going coastwide
we always separate it. Espe
cially these styrofoam cups
because if they get pumped
into the mains in the engine
room we get nothing but
problems, big problems.
Jimmy
Skubna,
QMED—If
it's bad for
the environ
ment then I
agree that
separating
the garbage and storing it
until it can be disposed of
properly is the right thing to
do. But the disposal on land
should be done right. Also,
maybe recycle the plastics
by outside contractors thus
creating new jobs.
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Dng Testing Rules a ^Nightmare'
Implementation of the govern
ment's drug testing rules imposed
on the maritime community late
last year is a "bureaucratic night
mare," said Captain Robert E.
Johnston, Maritime Overseas Vice
President of Operations in a speech
to the July Washington, DC Pro
peller Club meeting.
Johnston, who combines 20 years
of sailing experience with 20 years
as a shipping executive, said the
industry has received a great deal
of cooperation from the U.S. Coast
Guard, but the Department of
Transportation portion of the new
drug testing regulations are ex
tremely burdensome.
The regulations were promul
gated by both the Department of
Transportation and the United
States Coast Guard and called for
five kinds of drug testing of mar
itime workers: pre-employment,
periodic, random, probable cause
and post accident.
DOT'S portion of the rules cover
how the drug testing is to be ex
ecuted and the chain of custody
for an individual's urine specimen.
The procedures, which John
ston noted were "ranuned down
the industry's throat," have been
extremely difficult to implement
and the Department of Transpor
tation has shown no willingness
to work with maritime groups to
wards solutions.
DOT'S rules, Johnston pointed
out, are the same as ones issued
by the Department of Health and
Human Services with one major
exception. DHHS regulations,
through an "equivalency clause,"
allow a group responsible for
drug testing greater flexibility in
complying with the intent qf the
rules.
When DOT issued its drug test
ing regulations there was no equiv
alency clause.
Johnston called for DOT to put
a "practical person" in charge of
administering the program for that
agency.
While the regulations are being
fought in court by the SIU and the
Transportation Institute—^an or
ganization representing ocean
going, Great Lakes and inland
waters commercial carriers—^the
Judge assigned to the case has
ruled that pre-employment testing
could go into effect on July 21.
Unless the lawsuit is successful,
the other four types of testing are
due for implementation on De
cember 21 of this year.
Gorbage Dumping Regs In Force
New Coast Guard rules prohib
iting the disposal of plastics at sea
went into effect early this summer
bringing the United States into
compliance with the 1973 Inter
national Convention for the Pre
vention of Pollution from Ships,
known as MARPOL 73/78. The
section outlining procedures for
disposal of garbage is known as
Annex 5.
The regulations represent the
efforts of the International Mari
time Organization, a United Na
tions body, to eliminate entangle
ment with plastic products or
consumption of harmful materials
by marine wildlife.
In addition to ending the dump
ing of plastic materials, the Coast
Guard rules require ports and ter
minals to have facilities for "ship
board generated garbage."
The regulations also instruct
marine craft of any size or type
operating on U.S. navigable waters
to dispose of non-plastic garbage,
including food waste, 12 miles away
from land. Between three and 12
miles from land, non-plastic gar
bage must be capable of passing
through a one inch screen, a re
quirement which in most cases'
would require use of grinders.
The Coast Guard will enforce
the rules through on-the-spot in
spections, letters of warning, as
sessment of civil penalties, denial
of entry to ports and terminals
without adequate reception fa
cilities and in the case of gross
or willful violations, the agency
will seek prosecution of those
responsible through criminal
sanctions.
In the Federal Register, where
the regulations were first an
nounced, the Coast Guard said
that some of the following factors
will serve as evidence of compli
ance: presence of equipment to
treat ship-generated garbage, ad
herence to a written waste man
agement plan, absence of plastics,
educational programs to train
crewmembers of garbage handling
procedures and separate space for
garbage.
NY Tax Break for WWII Mariners
Continued from page 3
despite constant challenges from
the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Caffey praised the work of state
Senators Maltese, Owen Johnson
and Eugene Levy and state As
semblyman Richard Connors in
making the final push to pass the
bill earlier this summer. He noted
that the final bill received bipar
tisan support.
The new law adds World War
II merchant mariners to the orig
inal 1958 tax bill giving real prop
erty tax exemption to members of
the armed services specifically
listed in the G.I. Bill of Rights.
The new law applies to those
World War II merchant mariners
living in New York as well as those
who may move to the state. It
affects only the veterans them
selves and cannot be carried over
to the families, Morgan said.
The law is designed to expire
after 10 years. However, Sen.
Maltese already has filed legisla
tion to make the merchant mariner
exemption permanent, Morgan
added.
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his family, including his two-yearold daughter Ashley. "She already
knows who did the different prints
and paintings in our house," he
said proudly.
Guidry urges fellow members to
take advantage of the arts and
crafts facilities at the union's Lundeberg School while upgrading or
visiting. He plans to return to
Piney Point in the spring to obtain
his QMED rating.
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painted the picture ahove after studying with Henry Hensche, one of
America's foremost realist artists. Entitled "The Rose," Guidry used
pastels to capture nuances of color.
The words oil and water may
refer to two items that do not mix
when applied to most members of
the SIU. However, these words
take on an all new meaning when
discussed with FOWT Albert R.
Guidry, who is the son of the late
Albert R. Guidry, an AB and SIU
member of many years.
Art has been an interest of the
Metarie, LA SIU member since
he began drawing at the age of 8.
However, Guidry's enthusiasm
was heightened when he saw a
local television show featuring art
ist Henry Hensche during Decem
ber of 1987.
"I had never attempted painting
before, but I decided to do a watercolor that night," Guidry said. "It
caught my attention and I wanted
to meet him. I called the TV sta
tion to see if they would give me
his phone number. They told me
he conducts art classes and gave
me his number," he explained.
It wasn't long before Guidry met
Henry Hensche, a New Englandbased artist who winters in Gray,
LA. The novice painter was im
pressed. Hensche was 87 at the
time Guidry met him. He did not
expect him to be so "alert, co
herent."
They have been friends as well
as student-pupil since.
Guidry said that Hensche is a
stem teacher. "He supplies me
with confidence. Compliments are
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from getting a big head. But when
a compliment comes, it means so
much."
Guidry, who joined the SIU in
1979, described himself as feeling
"an energy" when he first saw
Hensche's works on television.
He said Hensche "radiates when
he talks about art and it shows in
his works."
Guidry refers to Hensche as
"America's last surviving impres
sionist froni a hearty era.'' Instead
of painting by using lines drawn
by a paint bmsh, Hensche and his
students create images by placing
one color next to another. "Take
care of the colors and the drawing
will take care of itself," Guidry
said.
Several of Hensche's students
have become successfiil artists with
their works on display in New
York and Washington.
"As a student painter, I am tmly
honored to be studying under a
master colorist like Henry
Hensche," Guidry said. "There is
a kind of legacy which, in my
opinion, is valuable alone for its
American art history."
Guidry will paint while he is
sailing. He plans to work on sea
scapes and ships. He will be using
oils so he can continue his study
of colors and light effects.
He said he has the support of
In a photo taken by Guidry, renown artist Henry Hensche sits in his
studio surrounded by works in progress.
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of Hensche's work, the painting reproduced ahove demonstrates the
i^ist's philosophy that "Painting is the science of seeing" and "impres
sionism is simply a way of seeing" and not an artistic technique.
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Scouts loam about Value of U.S. Shipping Through MTD Program
A person^ toUr of the U.S.
Capitol conducted by a U.S. con
gressman was one of the many
memories taken home by the 15
scouts who participated in this
summer's annual Maritime Trades
Department Award Scouts pro
gram at the Lundeberg School.
The two-week experience, now
in its fourth year, offers Boy and
Girl Scouts an opportunity to have
an educational vacation. The scouts
not only learn about the maritime
industry and the labor movement,
but they also get a chance to visit
many of the historical sites and
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tourist attractions near Piney Point.
One of the highlights of this
year's visit, according to Girl Scout
Leader Kathy Roberts of Balti
more, was Congressman Lane Ev
ans' tour of the Capitol. Roberts
said the Illinois Democrat ar
ranged permission for the scouts
to be allowed onto the floor of the
House. He explained the back
ground and updated the group on
some of the bills before Congress.
The scouts spent several days
in Washington including a day at
the MTD and AFL-CIO head
quarters. Jean Ingrao, secretary-
Pictured above are MTD Scout program participants: (hack row, left to
right) Peter Steigerwald, Jason Fay, (third row, left to right) Billy
Bolner, Brian Geiger, Shane Pickard, Tony Brignetti, Sean Montgomery,
Counselor Kathy Roberts, (second row, left to right) Counselor Jenny
Gildersleeve, Rick Bagrasco, Joy Alejo, Kisha Ringer, Kelly McClung,
Tom McCloskey, (front row, left to right) Travis Corgey, Michael Miller
and Peter Robbins.
As part of the MTD's program in Washington, Congressman Lane Evans
(D-IL) meets with the scouts on the steps of the Capitol.
treasurer of the MTD, told them
about the need for unions and the
history of the labor movement.
She also urged the Boy Scouts to
acquire the American Labor merit
badge.
While at the Lundeberg School,
the scouts worked in the arts and
crafts department, created their
own newscasts in the audiovisual
department and tried navigating a
ship in the simulator classroom.
Lundeberg School Hosts 1989 Boy Stout Jamhoroo Participants
When 14-year-old Boy Scout
Ryan Zanca told his grandfather
that his troop was planning to
attend the 1989 Boy Scout Jam
boree at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, he
had no idea what might be in store.
His grandfather, retired SIU of
ficial Buck Stephens, arranged for
the members of New Orleans Troop
35 to spend a couple of nights in
August at the Seafarers Harry
Lundeberg School of Seamanship.
Ryan and his father. Scout
Leader Roy Zanca, had visited the
school more than 10 years ago.
They had prepared the scouts and
leaders to sleep "JO to 12 in a
room" in the old wooden bar
racks. After making a 25-hour bus
trip from New Orleans, almost
anything resembling a bed would
have been welcomed. However,
what they saw at the Lundeberg
School was more than any of them
expected.
"We were suiprised," said Ryan.
"1 was three or four when 1 came
here and 1 remembered the old
cabins. Instead we got to sleep
two to a room. It sure beats sleep
ing in a tent."
The scouts were able to partic
ipate as visitors for two days at
the jamboree. Troop Leader John
Brown said he and several of the
scouts attended a lecture at the
Jamboree on the new merit badge
on American Labor.
"The scouts heard about the
differences between negotiation
and mediation," Brown reported.
"We win work with some of our
scouts to help them earn the merit
badge on American Labor."
Brown had high praise for the
steward department at the school.
"The people here have been ter
rific. When we arrived for our
meals, we thought were back in
New Orleans."
Troop Leader Brown said the
scouts raised money for the nineday trip by working a concession
stand year-round at the Louisiana
Superdome and by holding several
fund-raising dinners.
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Members of New Orleans Boy Scout Troop 35 await the beginning of
the August membership meeting. The scouts spent three nights at the
Lundeberg School while attending the annual Boy Scout Jamboree at
Fort A.P. HiU, VA.
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to the Lundeberg School. Pictured above are Buck Stephens' grandson
Ryan Zanca (center), his son-in-law Roy Zanca (left) with his father
Vince Zanca (right). The Zancas represent three generations of Scouts.
Limdehei^ School guards Frank Perry and Roland Weeden have retired
after a combined 31 years of service. Perry was honored on the last day
of his Ih y«u^ with a party in the office of fhe school's Vice l^vsidenL
Ken CmikUn. Perry was presented with a plaque while his wife received
a dozen red roses. Friends and colleagues of Weeden held an informal
Center to honor the 15-year veteran with a |riaque,i
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Letters to the Editor
MA^ President F.D. Roosevelt gal
ley gang: Ciilef Cook EugenioDiego
(left). Assistant Cook Michael Cal'
boon and Steward/Baker Jesse B.
Natlvldad.
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To the Editor:
A vote of thanks is given to the
steward gang who have made this
a good feeder ship. Much of that
credit and reputation goes to Eu
genio Diego, chief cook; Michael
Calhoun, assistant cook and Jesse
B, Natividad, steward/baker. One
outstanding menu was the Chinese
dinner plate (fried wonton, egg
rolls, fried rice and barbecue pork
spareribs). Also, a superb July 4th
menu and salad bar.
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The Officers:
L. Kowalt
J. Dulong
A. Griffin
R. Hatfield
S, Lyon
M. Splner
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N. Daniels J. Blackbnm
J. Easier
M.Sokaloff
M. Mortensen
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J. Sperling
G. Cook
C. Babhitt
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To the Editor:
Recently, when I read the May
issue of the LOG about the VFW
not wdcoming Seafsucrs as brother
veterans, I decided whenever I get
requests from the different veteran
organizations, I would first send
them a copy of the VFW's posi
tion, and ask how they felt.
Enclosed is a copy of the letter
received from Paralyzed Veterans
of America.
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A. L. Stqiriiens
Violet, LA
Editor's Note: The letter Brother
Stephens received from the Par
alyze Vetoans ci America (PVA)
says:
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"... Since its inception in 1946,
PVA has been serving the needs
of the disabled community and/
veterans in particular in areas such
as sports and recreation, job train
ing and placement and insuring
access to quality health care. We
would not, under any circum
stances deny any assistance we
might be able to provide to a
Merchant Seaman.
"Ours is an organization that
prides itself on upholding the same
principles for which so many of
our members sacrificed. We do
not tolerate discrimination in any
form. Through our programs in
legislation and advocacy, we are
constantly working towards the
construction of a society where
no person, regardless of his or her
physical capacities, can be denied
the basic freedoms and rights all
Americans are guaranteed by the
constitution. . ."
It is signed by the organization's
Executive Director, R. J. Bowell.
PVA can be reached at 801 Eigh
teenth Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20006.
SlU Pnsioaer Jackson Has
A Ward far Yaang Mambars
To the Editor:
I am writing this article for all
the young men and women in the
union concerning our welfare and
benefit program. We have the very
best program there is to have. In
the past five years, they have paid
out about $50,000 on my health
care. I had a coronary bypass in
1985 and took my pension in 1987,
although I still work some.
The union has come a long way
since the 1940's and 1950's. Also,
shipboard living is a dream com
pared to my early years of going
to sea. We had no washing ma
chine, noair conditioning and very
little night lunch. We had low pay,
no weekend overtime, no welfare
program at all.
I look back over the years and
only see two union officials still
working . . . who were there when
I started and that is Red Campbell
and Joe DiGiorgio.
I encourage all members to sup
port your union and things will get
better and better. And I hope all
of you have a great and goc^ life
in going to sea.
Jlmmle Jackson
The Woodranch, TX
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lead paint, the vessel looked like
swiss cheese in no time.
I was lucky to go to that school,
because it gave me some knowl
edge of shipboard life before I
started my career at sea. Since
graduating, I've met others who
attended the school and worked
onboard the John W. Brown. One
guy was a second mate who I came
across in Cochin, India. It was
1952, and he was only 23 years
old—the school had been a big
help to him in upgrading so quickly.
The other thing I like about the
May LOG were the pictures of
members graduating from courses
at Piney Point. Not only can the
skills they learned be used on
board vessels, they can also be
used to earn money while on shore.
I wonder—have our members
ever realized where they'd be
without the union's commitment
to training its membership?
I started sailing in 1951, and
there weren't any training facili
ties. Some merchant seamen went
to private school to learn new
skills, and they paid good money.
This was done on their own time
while they were on beach with no
money coming in and families to
support. If a member didn't pass
a class, he had to ship out again
Continued on page 26
To the Editor:
1 read the May issue of the LOG
with great interest, especially the
story on the John W. Brown.
The ship was built in the United
States during the "Big One" World
War II. Mainly it served as a
troopship but it carried vital cargo
as well.
When the war came to an end,
the John W. Brown still perfomied
a valuable service. I was a high
school student when the vessel
was given to the Metropolitan Vo
cational High School on the lower
East side of N.Y. to teach young
adults how to become seamen.
It's been over 40 years since my
high school days, but whenever I
read or hear of the John W. Brown
it brings back fond memories. There
was a spark of pride knowing we
had a REAL ship to learn on with
teachers who had served in the
American-flag merchant marine.
With the John W. Brown, we
no longer had to learn from models,
books, film or blackboards, we
had the real thing. The students
no longer wanted to cut classes or
play hooky because we now looked
forward to attending classes.
We students started at the bot
tom of each department. After we
had used our chipping hammers,
scrapers, wire brushes and red
Huntar Brawn Shatas WWII Coast Gaard HanaraUa Disckarga
To the Editor:
... I am enclosing a copy of my Merchant Marine discharge and
my Navy discharge. What I would like to know is why they are so
different... If you would like to use the discharges in the LOG you
are welcome to.
Hunter N. Brown
Denu^lis, AL
Editor's Note: Brother Hickman (see July LOG, Letters to the Editor)
and Brother Brown have provided examples of two documents available
to merchant seamen who saw active duty in WWII between December
7, 1941 and August 15, 1945. The U.S. Coast Guard Honorable
Discharge, a copy of which has been provided by Brother Brown, is
obtained by filling out form DD 2168 which is available at USCG
offices. After issuing the Honorable Discharge to a qualifying WWII
merchant marine veteran, the Coast Guard forwards the name of that
individual to the Maritime Administration. The Maritime Administra
tion issues a United States Merchant Marine Certificate of Service.
This is the document Brother Hickman provided for the July LOG.
Ikaaks to tha SWP
To the Editor:
Thank you so much for helping
my husband Robert B. Stewart
and me over the years. Sorry to
be late with this note ... I broke
my left hip, fractured left elbow
and heel. Am on the mend.
Thanks again. God bless the
Seafarers.
Eloise W. Stewart
Pomona, CA
Editmr's Note: The letter tdmve
was originally sent to the Seafarers
Welfare Plan. The SWP forwarded
it to the LOG.
fram thr AnnrH JFoms of Ibr.Snitril Sfatrs ofAinrnia
HUHTER NORWOOD BROWH
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Deceaber 7, 1941, to Auguat 15. 1945.
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SnWARD CURRimUM TO Bl IMPROVED
The SIU is planning to revise
its steward department curriculum
based on a report submitted by a
select panel of SIU members,
Lundeberg School faculty and in
dustry representatives.
The nine-member panel noted
that the need for the updated class
schedule has been created by rad
ical changes in the manning of the
steward department. "By per
centage," the report states, "the
one shipboard department to suf
fer the greatest manning reduc
tions has been the steward de
partment."
These reductions have been
caused by a combination of factors
including advanced technology,
increased pressures from foreignflag operators, wage freezes, faster
turnarounds, and a vastly de
creased American-flag fleet.
The review states that the Lun
deberg School will modernize its
classroom agenda to reflect the
needs of the three-man steward
department. With assistant cooks
and cook/bakers no longer being
utilized, there is a rapid advance
from steward assistant to chief
cook, said Don Nolan, one of the
Alvarez Gets Pilot License
SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin
gives Milton Alvarez his certificate
signifying Alvarez's successful
completion of the self-study pilot
program.
Determination, hard work and
self-review have paid dividends to
SIU mfeWber Milton AlVarez. The
chief mate for Crowley said he
owed it all to the SIU, the Lun
deberg School and a strong faith
in God.
Alvarez, who lives in Puerto
Rico, recently culminated his climb
from the union's trainee program
to tugboat captain when he grad
uated from the marine simulator
course and his pilotage self-study
program.
Alvarez graduated from the
Lundeberg School in October of
1975. Within three years he had
enough time as an ordinary sea
man to qualify for upgrading as an
able body seaman. By July of 1978
he had completed not only the AB
course but ^so the LNG program.
He went to work on LNG as well
as Delta and Waterman ships as
an able seaman.
In October of 1981 Alvarez re
turned to the school to get his
fireflghting and quartermaster en
dorsements. Soon, he passed the
celestial navigation course.
Alvarez's success story did not
start off right off the bat. "By not
placing a full concentrated effort
on my studies, I did not pass the
Third Mates exam," he said of his
more difficult period, which in
cluded a divorce.
"In 1986," Alvarez said, "I ac
cepted the Lord Jesus as my savior
and this changed by whole life. I
had lost all hope in my life. How
ever, accepting the Lord gave me
a new direction and perspective.''
In June of that year he was
invited to study at the MEBA
District 2 facility in Dania, FL.
He passed the exam for his Second
, Mateis license, then returned to
Piney'Poitlt for his radiif endOfsfement.
After that, Alvarez returned to
Puerto Rico and applied for harbor
pilot training. Within the year, he
had finished the apprenticeship in
all the ports.
In 1987 he took a self-study
course at Piney Point and received
his First Class Pilot license and a
Master Freight and Towing li
cense.
Concerning the opportunities he
has been given, Alvarez thanked
the SIU which "gave me a new
incentive to better myself. I also
want to thank God for my new
direction in life and to ^ the
members, instructors and union
personnel who made this possible.
"I also want to give special
thanks to Ken Conklin for his
forbearance and patience in deal
ing with me throughout the years,"
Alvarez said.
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committee members.
"It is quite a drastic change to
go from steward assistant to chief
cook," Nolan added. "There no
longer are any steps in between."
Nolan, who is the SIU school's
food service director, noted that
the changes will have to be phased
in during an extended period of
time. The changes, before being
implemented, will have to be re
viewed by the school's instructors
and SIU offlcieils. They also may
require changes in the shipping
rules.
Nolan said SIU members in the
steward department would be pro
vided with up-to-date information
on the review process and any
changes in curriculum through the
Seafarers LOG.
The Lundeberg School cur
rently offers a variety of upgrading
programs for members of the
steward department, including a
recertification class for chief stew
ards.
The steward recertification
course not only addresses depart
mental skills such as microbiol
ogy, nutrition, requisitidning pro
cedures, menu planning and safety
procedures, but also trains partic
ipants in communication and lead
ership techniques, as well as com
puter familiarity and record
keeping.
Lundeberg School Vicq President
Ken Conklin pictured with Valley
Lee, MD fire chief Blair Swann.
Firefighting Partners
Seafarers Harry Lundeberg
School Vice President Ken Conk
lin presented a check for $1000 to
Blair Swann, fire chief of the Val
ley Lee, MD, District 2 Volunteer
Fire Department.
The annual donation is part of
the continuing firefighting coop
eration between the school's fire
fighters and the Valley Lee vol
unteers.
The union's Lundeberg School
trains all participants attending en
try and updating courses in fire
fighting techniques.
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Bruce Blevins (left) is the winner of the Maryland electronics competition
of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. The Lundeberg School ^
helped Blevin get to the national finals this year. With him on a tour of
the schotd's facilities are his father and instructor Russ Levin.
Graduating from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
entry program are participants in Class numbers 440 and 441. Pictured
above, after successfully completing their lifeboat classes, are; (top
picture) (back row, left to right). Bill Summers, Kurt Monsanto, Robert
K. Corbett, Derrick D. Gates, Mark A. Goins, Thom Kreutzer, Frank
Schoening, Robert Moore, Henry Cole, Joel Whitehause, Enrique
Silver Jr., Instructor Jim Moore, (first row, left to right) Scott J. Jones,
Dan J. Knight, Tony L. Barnes, Janette Nobles, Stephanie Henderson,
Albert Coale, William A. Griffin, Carlos A. Perez Jr. and Brian Lushia,
(bottom picture) (back row, left to right) Instructor Bob Clinton,
Benjamin Cannadate III, Bobby Kelly, Andre Zene, Chester Rickey,.
Jeff M. Davis, William Calvin, Jeff Kuni, Ramon E. Perez, Instructor
Jake Karacynski, (firsts row, left to right) Dan L. Johnston, Douglas
M. Martinson, Almus Allen II, Dion Papas, Ray T. Brown Jr., Jaime
Brown Jr. and Dennis Vallianos.
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THe following wipers graduated on July 21 after coimpletihg the
Lundeberg Schqol FOWT six-week course which included study of
boiler engine room equipment, operating auxiliary equipment and thO
starting and securing of main engines: (fourth row, left to right) Albert
Guidry, John Copeland, Richard S. Willis, Cal Saunders, Pat Jarvis,
(third row, left to right) Brett Lammers, Debbie Stalf, Tim Weber,
Carmine Barbati, Steven Baret, (second row, left to right) Tim
Kosturko, David Tillman, Michael Kovack, Mark Pinkham, Justo
Esteresy Phillip D. Goudeau, Glenn Henderson, Scott Horn, (front
row, left to right) C. Colon, Paul Hoover, Gil A. LaiBoy, Carlos
Marcial, Gary Ben!^^
Andre Carriere.
Graiduating on July 7, after completing an exercise to install new
electronic radar and communication equipment on the Lundeberg
School tiig—the Susan Collins—are MET class participants: (rearj left
to right) Don Kirkland, Instructor Russ Levin, (front, left to right)
Jeiry Johnson, Mark O'MMl^
Johnson and PP MagUire.
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class. Each earned QMED endorsements, any rating. Standing, by
row, are (thirdy left to right) Jeffrey Robertson, Bert L. Seely, Troy
D. Swiger, E.J. Mallory, (second, left to right) James C. Crawford,
Jeri^ Lee, Jon Robb, John Lihdseyy Joseph Ortiz, Gary R. Danos,
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preventiony heUcopter res^cue actions,^
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lifclass. Comi^ting the course by instructor Jim Brown (back row, left)
fepnd computer operator Cheryl Burgess (front row, left) are (back row,
^Ibcginning with second jfrom left) David Caudill, Oliver Dofson, David
^fawkes, (front row, begmning
Mrank Pivik and Milton Alvariz
techniques, Gi^diiating on Jute row)
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second ft-om left) David Fawkes, Mitch M^ Oliver N. Dotson, (front
row, beginning se<^nd from left) Tom Stagg, James BUtch mid Robert
Grubbs. Joinihg the class are instructor Jun Brown (se^d row, left)
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46 Seahrm Go
On Pension Roll
Forty-six long time union
members from deep sea,
inland and Great Lakes were
awarded pensions for their
years of service in the
maritime industry.
Some of the new retirees
saw action in World War II.
Others joined the SIU later
and took part in many of the
key beefs and organizing
drives that shaped the
modem face of the SIU.
During their decades of
service each contributed to
the growth of the union.
The SIU wishes all of the
pensioners smooth sailing.
Deep Sea
ANIBAL ALBE
Anibal
Albe,65,
joined the
SIU in
1944 in the
port of
New
York. He
sailed in the steward
department. Born in Puerto
Rico, Seafarer Albe shipped
out of Santurce on the San
Juan, Guayama, Carolina and
Arecibo, among others.
Pensioner Albe makes Rio
Piedras, PR his home.
EDGAR C. ANDERSON JR.
Edgar Anderson, 62, joined
the union in 1954 in the port
of New York. Bom in East
Providence, RI, Brother
Anderson completed the
bosun recertification program
at the Seafarers Harry
Lundeberg School of
Seamanship in 1973. He also
attended other upgrading
courses in 1977 and 1978.
Pensioner Anderson now
resides in East Greenwich,
RI.
SAMUEL H. BEATTIE
Samuel H.
Beattie,
58, st^ed
saUing
with the
SIU in
1948 out of
the port of
New York. Bom in Glasgow,
Scotland, Brother Beattie
shipped out in the engine
department. Some of his
early ships were the S.S.
Alawai, the S.S. Puerto Rico
and the S.S. Liberty BeU.
Seafarer Beattie also served
in the U.S. Army from 1953
to 1955, eaming a good
conduct medal and the
national defense service
medal. He became a U.S.
citizen in 1955. Pensioner
Beattie graduated from the
LNG course in Piney Point
in 1979. Formerly a resident
of Slidell, LA, Beattie now
makes his home in Irvine,
CA.
DAVID M. BOARD
David Board, 66, joined the
SIU in 1968 in the port of
Jacksonville, FL. Initially he
sailed in the deck department
and in 1983 switched to the
steward department. Some of
his earlier ships included the
S.S. Potomac (Oriental
Exporters), the Santa Emilia
(Liberty Navigation), the
S.S. Panama (Sea-Land) and
the Loma Victory (Delta).
p'if :;v-^
Bom in Cuba, Brother Board
served in the U.S. Army
from 1942 to 1945. He
shipped out of the port of
Jacksonville, where he
continues to reside.
EUGENE A. BOUSSON
Eugene
Bousson,
65, first
sailed with
the union
in 1%3
although
he had
worked as an AB since 1959.
He became a full book
member in 1964. In 1967,
Pensioner Bousson became a
bosun. Bom in Long Island
City, NY, Brother Bousson
served in the Navy from
1940 to 1952. He attained the
rank of quartermaster. In
1976 Seafarer Bousson
completed the bosun
recertification program at the
Seafarers Lundeberg School.
He continues to live in Piney
Point, MD.
LIBARDO CIFUENTES
Libardo
Cifuentes,
65, joined
the SIU in
1968 in the
port of
Houston,
TX. He
sailed in the engine and
steward departments. Some
of his first ships included the
Mid Lake, Tamara Guilden
and the Sacramento, and
more recent vessels include
those operated by OMI and
Interocean Management.
Bom in Colombia, Brother
Cifuentes completed the
assistant cook course at the
Lundeberg School. He
continues to reside in
Houston.
WAYNE T. COLE
Wayne
Cole, 61,
started
sailing in
I96I. He
joined the
SIU in
1962 in the
port of New Yoilc and
received his "A" book in
1968. Bom in Sparta, WI,
Brother Cole served in the
U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946
and in the U.S. Navy from
1949 to 1953. He upgraded
his skills at the union's
Lundeberg School in Piney
Point. In 1980 he completed
the diesel technology course
and in 1985, the welding
course. Pensioner Cole, who
shipped out of the port of
Wilmington, CA, makes his
home in Portland, OR.
JOSEPH DEJESSA
Joseph
DeJessa,
63, joined
the union
in 1948 in
the port of
New
York. He
sailed in the deck
department. Brother DeJessa
is a veteran of the U.S.
Army, having served from
1944 to 1946. In 1961 he was
certified to ship as a bosun.
Seafarer DeJessa, who
shipped out of the port of
New York, resides in
Bricktown, NJ.
ROBERT BURNS
Robert Bums, 62, joined the
SIU in 1968 in the port of
New York. He sailed in the
deck department. Bom in
Jersey (Tity, NJ, some of his
ships included the Globe
Explorer (Maritime
Overseas) and the Robin
Gray (Moore-McCormick).
Brother Bums, who is a
veteran of the U.S. Navy
from 1943 to 1946, makes his
home in Keyport, NJ.
DAVID E. EDWARDS
David
Edwards,
67, joined
the SIU in
the port of
New
Orleans,
LA in
1942. He sailed in the
steward department. Brother
Edwards completed the
steward recertification
program at the Lundeberg
School in 1988. While aboard
the Falcon Princess as
steward/baker. Seafarer
Edwards received a
commendation for his
excellent meals. Bom in
Alabama, he ciirrently makes
his home in Houston, TX.
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JOHN FEDESOVICH
John
Fedesovich,
61, joined
the union
in 1946 in
the port of
Norfolk.
He sailed
in the engine department.
Bom in Nashua, NH,
Seafarer Fedesovich shipped
out of the port of New
Orleans, LA. He attended
many upgrading courses at
the Seafarers Harry
Lundeberg School of
Seamanship, including the
reefer program in 1983 and
pumproom maintenance and
operations in 1984. He also
sailed on many of the LNG
vessels, including the LNG
Aries, LNG Libra, LNG
Aquarius and LN(3 Gemini.
Pensioner Fedesovich
continues to live in Slidell,
LA.
LYNWOOD FITZGERALD
Lynwood
Fitzgerald,
65, joined
the SIU in
the port of
Baltimore
in 1955,
Ithough
le had been sailing since
1948 when he received his
union work permit. Bom in
Craigsville, VA, Brother
Fitzgerald sailed in the
engine department. He is a
veteran of the U.S. Navy
from 1944 to 1946. Seafarer
Fitzgerald also completed a
number of upgrading courses
at the Lundeberg School. In
1976 his QMED certificate
and lifeboat endorsements
were issued. He later went
on to take courses in diesel
automation, marine
electronics and reefer and
diesel systems. Pensioner
Fitzger^d shipped out of the
port of Norfolk, VA and
makes his home in
Craigsville.
NORMAN GILLIKEN
Norman Gilliken, 61, joined
the SIU in the port of New
Orleans, LA in 1960,
although he had been sailing
since 1952 when his union
work permit was issued in
the same port. He sailed in
the deck department.
Pensioner Gilliken was bom
in Tampa, FL. Among his
first ships were the S.S.
Amber Star (Trojan) and the
S.S. Raphael (Waterman).
He served in the U.S. Army
from 1946 to 1947. Pensioner
Gilliken makes Slidell, LA
his home.
JACK O. HAMBELTON
Jack
Hambelton,
56, joined
the A&G
in 1976 at
the port of
Wilmington,
CA. He
sailed out of the West Coast
for many years with the
MCS. In 1966 Brother
Hambelton graduated from
the MCS Stewards Training
School (Pacific), and shipped
out as a waiter, sailing with
American President Lines.
Bom in El Centro, CA,
Seafarer Hambelton resides
in Kingsburg, CA.
THEODORE M. HENKLE
Theodore
Henkle,
62, joined
the union
in the port
of New
York. He
shipped
out of the port of Seattle,
WA in the deck department,
mostly aboard Sea-Land
vessels. Bom in Oregon,
Brother Henkle is a veteran
of the U.S. Army, serving
from 1945 to 1946. He
continues to reside in
Seattle.
PARTHA E. JERNIGAN
Partha Jemigan, 65, joined
the SIU in 1947 in the port of
New York. Beginning in 1945
he sailed with Isthmian and
continued sailing on that
company's ships during the
SIU's bitter organizing drive.
When the union won its
hard-fought campaign and
Isthmian signed a collective
bargaining agreement in
1947, Brother Jemigan
became an SIU member.
Bom in Florida, Pensioner
Jemigan completed the 3rd
assistant engineers,training at
union's Lundeberg School.
Jacksonville, FL was home
port for Pensioner Jemigan,
who lives in Pensacola.
MANUEL S. LEDESMA
MCS Pensioner Manuel
Ledesma, 66, joined the SIU
in 1956 in Honolulu, HI. He
sailed in the steward
department. A member of
the SlU-merged Marine
. Cooks and Stewards Union,
Brother Ledesma was bom
in Kauai, HI and presently
lives in Honolulu.
GEORGE F. MCKENNA
George McKenna, 70, first
started sailing in 1951 when
he received his union permit
in the port of Norfolk, VA.
He sailed that year as an OS
aboard the Charles Bullfinch.
Some of his other early ships
were operated by Victory
Carriers, Waterman,
Isthmian and Calmar. Bom
in Westbury, NY, Brother
McKenna walked the union's
picket line in the I%1
Greater New York Harbor
Strike. He also served in the
U.S. Army from 1941 to
1945. Pensioner McKenna
now resides in Suffolk, VA.
GEOFFREY MILLS
Geoffrey Mills, 65, first
started sailing with the SIU
in 1952 out of the port of
Philadelphia. That was the
year he was issued a union
work permit. He then
received his full book in 1959
in the port of Baltimore.
Bom in England, Seafarer
MUls attended the firefighting course at the
Lundeberg School in 1976.
Formerly a resident of New
York, Pensioner Mills now
calls West Wales, Britain his
home.
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ALBERT MITCHELL
Albert Mitchell, 72, lived in
New Orleans, LA when his
union work permit was
issued to him in 1947. He
became a full book member
of the union in 1955. Bom in
Louisiana, Brother Mitchell
is a veteran of the U.S.
Army, serving from 1942 to
1945. Pensioner Mitchell now
resides in Gretna, LA.
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JAMES T. MYERS
James T.
Myers, 65,
joined the
SIU in
1965 in the
port of
New
York,
although he had been sailing
since 1951. Bom in Mobile,
AL and a graduate of
Spalding Business College,
Seafarer Myers is a veteran
of the U.S. Army. He served
from 1950 to 1956. Upon his
honorable discharge, he
began to ship out again in the
steward department, first
with Alcoa, then with
Waterman and Maritime
Overseas. Brother Myers
attended a Lundeberg School
conference in 1973 and
received his lifeboat
endorsement at upgrading
courses in 1975. He also
worked for the Sea-Land
shoregang and was promoted
to port steward in 1980.
Pensioner Myers calls Kent,
WA home.
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Anthony
Sgagliardich,
67, began
sailing
with the
union m
1%7 out of
the port of
New York. He sailed in the
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engine department. Some of
his early ships included the
City Gateway and the
Bienville (Sea-Land) and the
Western Comet (Western
Agency). Bom in Pola, Italy,
Seafarer Sgagliardich
attended the union's FOWT
upgrading program in 1%7
and recertification classes in
1972. He also received his
QMED certification from the
Harry Lundeberg School of
Seamanship and completed
the LNG/LPG course in 1975
and the Marine Electrical
Maintenance course in 1980.
Brother Sgagliardich
continues to reside in
Brooklyn, NY.
EDWARD SLANEY
Edward Slaney, 65, joined
the SIU in the port of New
York. He sailed in 1966 as a
cook aboard Seatrain,
Hudson Waterways and
Cities Service vessels. Bora
in Norwood, MA, Brother
Slaney had previously
shipped with other unions,
but said the SIU was by far
the best. Seafarer Slaney
resides in New Orleans, LA.
MIKE STRAKA
Mike
Straka, 64,
was first
issued a
union
work
permit in
1953 and
received his full book in 1955
in the port of Baltimore,
MD. He sailed in the deck
department. Bora in Central
City, PA, Brother Straka
served his country in the
U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946
and in the Air Force from
1949 to 1952. He lives in
Mercer, PA.
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JOSEPH A. TAGLIAFERRI
Joseph
Tagliaferri,
63,joined
the SIU in
1957 in the
port of
New
York,
although he had been issued
a union port permit the
previous year. Born in
Baltimore, MD, Brother
Tagliaferri sailed in the
engine department. Pensioner
Tagliaferri was issued a
union picket card in 1961 for
the time he put in on SIU
beefs. Prior to his career in
the merchant marine.
Seafarer Tagliaferri was in
the U.S. Army from 1948 to
19'52. He was a member of a
cavalry unit in Germany
stationed in the mountains to
look for border crossers and
black marketeers. Pensioner
Tagliaferri still resides in
Baltimore.
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ALVIN W. COOLEY
Alvin Cooley, 65, joined the
union in 1966 in the port of
Mobile and received his full
book in 1968. He sailed in
the engine department. Bora
in LeakesviUe, MS, Brother
Cooley served in the U.S.
Army from 1942 to 1954. He
was employed by RadclifT
Materials from 1963 to 1966
and later by Dixie Carriers.
With a marine license.
Boatman Cooley sailed as a
pilot out of the port of
Mobile. He continues to live
in LeakesviUe.
HYBART DEES
Hybart
Dees, 66,
joined the
union in
1965 in the
port of
Mobile
foUowing
three years in the U.S.
Army. He sailed in the deck
department, working for 13
years as a lever man with
RadclifT Materials. Boatman
Dees makes Atmore, AL his
home.
OTHO A. GUGLIOTTA
Otho Gugliotta, 61, joined
the union in the port of
Baltimore and signed on with
Curtis Bay Towing in 1953.
He has a first class pUot and
master rivers Ucense and
sailed as captain. Seafarer
Gugliotta attended one of the
union's educational
conferences and took the
radar renewal course at the
Lundeberg School in 1987.
He continues to live in
Baltimore.
JAMES S. JAMES
James
James, 66,
joined the
union in
1972 in the
port of
New
Orleans.
Bora in San Antonio, TX,
Brother James served in the
U.S. Marine Corps from
1942 to 1945 and again from
1951 to 1952. In 1978
Boatman James was elected
a winner of the
Transportation Institute's
towboat operator
scholarship. He attended
courses at the union's
Lundeberg School in inland
and ocean operations and
firefighting. The next year he
took an upgrading class in
celestial navigation. In 1982
he completed the inspected
towing vessel and
quartermaster courses, and
in 1986, the radm* observer
program. He shipped out as
second mate with Red Circle
Transport, Crowley Towing
and lOT. Seafarer James
resides in Thonotosassa, FL.
CHARLES W. MOORE
Charles
Moore, 65,
joined the
union in
1973 in the
port of
Norfolk,
VAand
was employed, since 1969, as
a captain by NBC Lines.
NBC Lines was bought by
McAUister. Bora in Oyster,
VA, Seafarer Moore
continues to Uve there..
JEROME MOORE
Jerome
Moore, 70,
joined the
union in
1961. Born
in St.
George
Island,
klD, Brother Moore most
recently sailed as a deckhand
aboard the Papa Guy for
Steuart Transportation
Company. He makes his
home in Piney Point, MD.
JOHN D SPUEHLER
John D. Spuehler, 62, of
Jacksonville, FL, joined the
union in 1976. He last sailed
in March on a Crowley
Towing and Transit vessel.
Brother Spuehler also
worked on such vessels as
the Tug Crusader and the
Sea-Land Charleston. He
sailed in the deck
department.
JOHN STEINS
John
Steins, 62,
joined the
SIU in the
port of
Norfolk,
VA in
1974. He
sailed in the engine
department. Bora in Buffalo,
NY, Boatman Steins is a
veteran of the U.S. Navy
from 1945 to 1966. He also is
a former member of the
United Steelworkers union.
In 1973 Brother Steins signed
on with McAllister Brothers
and then with Curtis Bay
Towing of Virginia as an
engineer. He continues to
reside in Norfolk.
BILLY H. STUBBLEFTELD
Billy H. Stubblefield, 63,
joined the SIU in St. Louis,
where he was also bora. A
chief towboat cook. Brother
Stubblefield served in the
U.S. Navy from 1943 to
1945. In 1977 he was a
delegate to an Education
Conference held at the
union's Lundeberg School in
Piney Point, MD. Pensioner
Stubblefield is a resident of
St. Louis.
WALTER R. VICKERY
Walter R. Vickery, 62, last
worked in 1988 on a Mariner
Towing tug. Brother Vickery
began his career as a
boatman in 1956. He sailed
as a deckhand and AB for
SlU-contracted companies
such as Curtis Bay Towing
and McAllister. Pensioner
Vickery lives in Woodbury,
NJ.
CALVIN WAGNER
Calvin Wagner, 63, joined
the union in 1958 in the port
of Houston, TX. Bora in
Moulton, TX, Boatman
Wagner hired on with G&H
Towing in 1959. He also
served with the U.S. Army
from 1950 to 1952. Brother
Wagner makes Webster, TX
his home.
FRANCIS O. WALLACE
Francis O. Wallace, 64, of
Mobile, AL, sailed as a chief
engineer. A native of New
Hampshire, he joined the
union in Norfolk in 1971.
SYDNEY WARMACK
Sidney
Warmack,
65, of
Tampa,
FL, retired
as an AB.
He last
sailed on a
Mariner Towing vessel in
February of 1988. Brother
Warmack worked on such
vessels as the Navigator and
the Seafarer. Pensioner
Warmack also sailed as an
AB in the SIU's deep sea
division.
Great Lakes
SYLVESTER BLAZIK
Sylvester
Blazik, 60
of
Kingston,
PA, sailed
as a
wheelsman.
Brother
Blazik joined the union in
1960. He sailed on such
vessels as the steamer
Scobell operated by Erie
Navigating.
MESSAH) M. EUAHMI
Messaid Eljahmi, 65, joined
the SIU in Detroit in 1958.
He sailed in the steward
department as a porter. He
shipped out of the port of
Algonac. Bora in Yemen,
Brother Eljahmi became a
U.S. citizen in 1960. He lives
in Dearborn, MI.
DONALD GORDON
Donald Gordon, 60, joined
the union in 1961 in the port
of Cleveland. Bora in Ohio,
Brother Gordon served in the
U.S. Army from 1952 to
1960. In I%1 he hired on
with Great Lakes Towing.
Prior to his sailing career.
Seafarer Gordon was
employed by General
Electric as a lineman.
Pensioner Gordon, who
shipped out of the port of
Algonac, makes Cleveland
his home.
ROSS GOWANS
Ross
Gowans,
65, retired
as a
wheelsman.
Bora in
Maryland,
Brother
Gowans joined the union in
1960 in Toledo, OH. He
sailed on such vessels as the
Saginaw Bay. Pensioner
Gowans makes Saginaw, MI
his home.
ALLEN RENWICK
Allen
Renwick,
65, of
Lakeland,
FL, joined
the union
in 1%1 in
Detroit,
MI. A native of Romney,
Ontario, Canada, Brother
Renwick sailed in the engine
department out of the
union's Great Lakes division.
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VERNON W. SAVAGE
Vernon
Savage,
67, joined
the union
in 1963 in
the port of
Chicago
and started
shipping out with Hannah
Inland Waterways. Bora in
Jersey City, NJ, Brother
Savage sailed both as an
inland boatman and as a
Great Lakes tugboat
operator. He also served in
the U.S. Navy from 1942 to
1948. He now resides in
Wadena, lA.
JEROME H. SZMAGALSKI
Jerome H.
Szmagalski,
65, of
Hammond,
IN, joined
the SIU in
Detroit in
1967.
Previously a member of the
United Steelworkers Union,
Brother Szmagalski became a
tug deckhand. He worked on
vessels operated by such
companies as Hannah Inland
Waterways and Great Lakes
Towing.
Railroad Marine
THOMAS J. MCGREAL
Thomas
McGreal,
62, joined
the union
in 1960 in
the port of
New
York.
Bora in Astoria, NY,
Brother McGreal shipped out
in the deck dep^ment.
Some of his earliest tugs
were operated by NY
Central, Penn Central and
NY Dock Railway. In 1962
he wrote to government
officials to ask for their help
in opposing a railroad
merger. In 1982 his daughter,
Jane Frances, was the
Charlie Logan Scholarship
winner, receiving an award
in the amount of $10,000
toward her college education.
Seafarer McGreal continues
to make New York his
home.
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Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea
^Wahnn
Unm ttmlory
JULY 1-31, 1989
*TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups
Class A Class B Class C
TOTAL SHIPPED
All Groups
Class A Class B Class C
Port
New Yoric
PhUadelphia, ^
B^tiinoFe;
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
•^REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups
Class A Class B Class C
DECK DEPARTMENT
I San Fiancisot^
i Yj^Umingtoii
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
tHdu^dif
I St. Louis;
I I^ey Poiirif
Totals
Port
[ New^Vb^
I Philadelp
i Baltimore^
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
I jack^bhyiiiir
I San Francisi^
Ijyilniingtoi}^
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
fHdus
I St. Louis
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Totals
Port
i New York
I Philadelphia
SBaltimpres]
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orf^hns
liacksonville
I San Franci
0
1
1
3
76
0
1
26
5
1
7
0
10
1
0
4
ENGINE DEPARTMENT
16
6
1
5
0
8
15
6
2
1
0
2
1
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7
I
0
5
2
1
3
STEWARD DEPARTMENT
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Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
iHouston
|St. Louisy
illSney Poini
Totals
Port
New York
Philadelphia
llg^timore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
I Jacksonville - ^
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JoKfdi Saceo, Executive Vice President
Icie DiGior^, Secretary-Treasurer
Angus "Red" Campiwll,
Vice President of Contracts
JackCaffey, Vice President
TiiMnas GHdewdl, Vice President
George McCartney, Vice President
John Fay, Vice President
Roy A Mercer, Vice President
Steve Edney, Vice President
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Baltimore. MD 1^1202
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JERSEY CITY
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PINEY POINT
St. Mary's County
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SAN FRANCISCO
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Puerto Rico
Honolulu
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1st. Louis
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**"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month.
Shipping in the month of July was up from the month of June. A total of 1,386 johs were shipped on SIUcontracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,386 jobs shipped, 551 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A"
seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 184 trip relief jobs were
shipped Since the trip reUef program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 10,446 johs have been shipped.
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Dispatchers* Report for Inland Waters
JULY 1-31, 1989
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Port
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville
San Francisco
Wilmington
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Houston
Algonac
St. Louis
Piney Point
Totals
Port
New York
Phil^elpl^
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
IJacksonville
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Seattle
Puerto Rico
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TOTAL SHIPPED
AU Groups
Class A Class B Class C
•TOTAL REGISTERED
AUGr
Class A Class B Class C
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19
0
0
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0
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0
0
5
1
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
12
0
0
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DECK DEPARTMENT
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
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0
14
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24
0
0
0
0
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••REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups
Class A Class B Class C
0
0
0
8
1
0
14
0
61
0
0
0
0
0
0
84
Piney Point
Tuesday, September 5
New York
Tuesday, September 5
PhUadelphia
Wednesday, September 6
Baltimore
Thursday, September 7
Norfolk
Thursday, September 7
Jacksonville
Thursday, September 7
Algonac
Friday, September 8
Houston
Monday, September 11 '«
• New Orleans : .
Tuesday, September 12
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Mobile
5
Wednesday, September 13
San Francisco
Thursday, September 14
WUmington
Monday, September 18
Seattle ,
Friday, September 22
San Juan
Thursday, September 7 ^. vr
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St. Louis
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F^riday, Septeflilwr 15
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Friday, September 15 Duluth
Wednesday, September 13' • ^ -
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NOTICE FOR
AMSEA CREW
T.W.AUDep«d«ol,
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54
64
12
55
177
88
103
*"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.
DIspatchefs' Report for Groat Lakes
CL—CompanyAakes
JULY 1-31, 1989
Port
NP—Non Priority
U-Lakes
••REGISTERED ON BEACH
TOTAL SHIPPED
•TOTAL REGISTERED
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
Port
ENGINE DEPARTMENT
Port
STEWARD DEPARTMENT
Port
ENTRY DEPARTMENT
Totab AlDapMMRs
"
0
75
34
0
•"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.
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Crewmembers employed
aboa,rd the vessels named below
during the specified dates are
due an Economic Price Adjust
ment (EPA) as per Article II,
Section 5(b)2 (page 15) of the
AMSEA agreement.
To verify employment, please
forward copies of discharges or
pay vouchers to the contract de
partment at the union's head
quarters, 5201 Auth Way, Camp
Springs, MD 20746. Members
writing the contract department
should include a current address.
Upon receipt of the employ
ment verification, monies due
will be processed and sent to the
address specified in the letter
mailed to the contract depart
ment.
MY First Lt. Baldomero Lopez
1/1/87 to 12/31/88
MV Second Lt. John P. Bobo
1/1/88 to 12/31/88
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PFC Dwayne T. Williams
1/1/88 to 12/31/88
MV Jack Lummus
1/1/88 to 12/31/88
MV WUUam R. Button
1/1/88 to 12/31/88
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Kirksey Photographs Life Onhoord the Overseas Chicago
SIU crewmember and deck delegate Alvin a crew meal. Chief Cook Charles Hall in the
Kirksey photographed his shipmates on a re Overseas Chicago galley, QMED Charlie Pickcent voyage.
ren dropping by the crew lounge to talk to
Pictured in clockwise order are: AB's Eddie H^ and Young and during a payoff, AB Alvin
Hall and Eric Young enjoying a moment of Kirksey (left), SIU Representative Joe Perez
leisure, Chief Steward Clyde Kreiss preparing and Bosun E. Bronsting.
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, 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 Account
ants every three months, which are to be
submitted to the membership by the Secre
tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit
tee 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 recommendations. Mem
bers of this committee may make dissenting
reports, specific recommendations and sep
arate 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 agree
ments. All these agreements specify that the
trustees in charge of these funds shall equally
consist of Union and management represen
tatives 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.
SmPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights
and seniority 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 receipt requested. The proper
address for this is;
PAYMENT OF MONIES. NO monies are
to be paid to anyone in any official capacity
in the SIU unless an official Union receipt
is given for same. Under no circumstances
should any memberpay any money for any
reason urdess 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 head
quarters.
Angus "Red" Campbell
Chairman, Seafium Appeals Board
5201 Anth Way
Camp Springs, Md. 20740
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 available inall 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
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Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect
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nearest SIU port agent.
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LOG has traditionally refirained from
publishing any article serving the political
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officer or member. It has also refrained from
publishing articles deemed harmful to the
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should obtain copies of this constitution so
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tents. Any time you feel any member or
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methods such as dealing with charges, trials,
etc., as well as all other details, then the
member so affected should immediately no
tify headquarters.
EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar
anteed equal rights in employment and as
members of the SIU. These ri^ts are clearly
set forth in the SIU constitution and in the
contracts which the Union has negotiated
with the employers. Consequently, no mem
ber may be discriminated against because of
race, creed, color, sex and national or geo
graphic origin. If any member feels that he
is denied the equal ri^ts to which Ke is
entitled, he should notify Union headquar
ters.
SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY
DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate
segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to
further its objects and purposes including,
but not limited to, furthering the political,
social and economic interests of maritime
workers, the preservation and furthering of
the American Merchant Marine with im
proved employment opportunities for sea
men and boatmen and the advancement of
trade union concepts. In connection with
such objects. SPAD supports and contrib
utes to political candidates for elective office.
All contributions are voluntary. No contri
bution may be solicited or received because
of force, job discrimination, financial re
prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a
condition of membership in the Union or of
employment. If a contribution is made by
reason of the above improperconduct, notify
the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified
mail within 30 days of the contribution for
investigation and appropriate action and re
fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro
tect and further youreconomic, political and
social interests, and American trade union
concepts.
If at any time a member feels that any of
the above rights have been violated, or that
be has been denied his constitutional right of
access to Union records or information, he
should immediately notify SIU President Mi
chael Saccoat Headquajrters by certified mail,
return receipt requested. The address is 5201
Auth Wayand Britannia Way, PrinceGeorges
County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746.
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and receipt of W-2 forms. Seafarers Welfare Plan bulle
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with an up-to-date home address.
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to be a member's permanent residence.
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matter. If addresses or names are incorrectly noted on
current mailings, contact headquarters.
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MDOmS (Apex Marine), April 9—
Chairman Richard K. Wardlaw, Sec
ret^ Grant Marzett, Deck Delegate
Eric Ruiz, Sal Salazar, Steward Del
egate G. Alvarez. Chairman noted it
has been a long trip, three-and-a-half
months, with several diversions.
Everything is running smoothly with
a go(^ SIU crew. Vessel will arrive
in Gulf of Mexico around May 9 for
a payofif, then on to Suez C!anal.
There is $51 in ship's fiind. Deck
delegate stated there has been quite
a bit of confusion since new, non
union chief mate came aboard in
Singapore. Engine and steward de
partments each had a man get off in
Singapore due to illness. Replace
ments were received. Problems to
be looked into; when Adonis arrived
in Taiwan—ship not cleared until
five day^ later, watches broken and
no shore leave given. Next port:
Houston, TX.
GilVESimr Mr (Sea-Land Service),
April 2—Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary Terry J. Smith,
Educational Director O.Duffy,
Deck Delegate Irvin Glass, Engine
Delegate Donald Bush, Steward Dele^te Fredrick E. Otto. No beefs or
disputed OT reported by department
delegates. There is $268 in the ship's
movie fund. It was requested that a
union official be present when Cus
toms comes aboard in Felixstowe,
England. As a safety precaution, en
gine room crewmembers requested
an eye wash station. Other sugges
tions made: get -another washing ma
chine in the crew laundry, get VCR
cleaned, increase stores, fix heat and
add a carpet in crew's rec room.
Next ports: Charleston, SC; tort
Everglades, FL; Houston, TX, and
Jacksonville, FL.
MOIDN (Apex Marine), April 30Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary
Marvin Deloatch, Educational Di
rector A. Gardner, Deck Delegate
Macario Torre, Engine Delegate
Alfred Gonzalez, Steward Delegate
Michael Hammock. Chairman re
ported ship will arrive in Stapleton,
NY at noon on May 5 with payoff
scheduled for arriv^. New captain
will come aboard for next voyage.
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UKMQUUaUS (Energy Transportation
Corp.), April 30—Chairman J.W.
Gamer, Secretary Alexander P. Reyer. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported. Bosun read from Marine In
dex about lost jobs in maritime
industry and stressed importance of
contributing to SPAD as a way to
fight back. Secretary urged members
to work safely, stay alert and up
grade whenever possible. There is
$3,(X)0 in ship's ffind. On this voy
age, fund has purchased a rice
cooker and a microwave oven. Vote
of thanks given to steward depart
ment for a job well done. Next
ports: Nagoya, Japan and Bontang,
Indonesia.
HfG MIES (Energy Transportation
Corp.), April 9-—Chairman Robert
D. Schwarz, Secretary Harold Markowitz. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported. Bosun discussed problems
arising from crew flights on Japan
Air Lines. Crewmembers unani
mously agreed changes need to be
made as JAL service has been very
poor. Everything onboard is mnning
smoothly. Steward asked for the co
operation of crew in helping to keep
mess halls and lounge clean by re
turning glasses, plates and silver
ware after use. Vote of thanks given
to chief steward and his department
for a job well done. Next ports:
Osaka, Japan; Bontang, Indonesia,
and Tobata, Japan.
UK OPtKOn (Energy Transporta
tion Corp.), April 23-^hairman Eu
gene A. Bousson, Secretary Francis
E. Ostendarp, Educational Director
Engang Abi^n, Deck Delegate Leon
Piero, Engine Delegate T.R. Van
Pelt, Steward Delegate B.T. McEleney. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. There is $440 in ship's
fund. Educational director urged eli
gible members to upgrade when pos
sible. All communications read and
posted. Next port: Nagoya, Japan.
UK GBUK (Energy Transportation
Corp.), April 16—Chairman Robbynson Suy, Secretary Doyle Corne
lius, Educational Director Thomas
Harris, Deck Delegate John O'Connell. Engine Delegate David Veldkamp. Steward Delegate Gregory
Evans. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported. There is $80 in ship's fund
which is kept in captain's safe. Bo
sun reported everything is going
smoothly for dry-docking in Sakaide, Japan. He discussed new drug
testing information received from
ship sailed from Miami on April 14
bound for Trinidad. Extra riders
picked up for tank cleaning and
welding and the ship is returning
back to USA. The OMI Charger is
due to pay off in Texas City May 1,
pick up a partial load and sail for
Corpus C^sti. Secretary talked
about drug testing rules. He ex
pressed belief that new regulations
are biased against U.S.-flag mer
chant mariners since drug testing is
not required for foreign-flag vessels.
He encouraged all members with a
drug/alcohol problem to go to ARC
and not wait until it's too late. Edu
cational director stressed need for
union members to upgrade skills at
SHLSS and to be ready to replace
some of the older members, now re
tiring. One minute of silence was
observed in memory of departed
brothers and sisters. Next port:
Texas City, TX.
OMf DYmCMEM (OMI Corp.), April
16—Chairman Carrol G. Heick,
Secretary Don Collins, Educational
]ilK hUvwhig skips mkmlK an iasi a sanpUag of tko many mooHag
npotfs Iho SIU ntoim oath moalh fnm hs ships anuad tho worii^
Shipsf adaalos an nviowod hf Hu Unoa's Coalntl Doparlaioal* Jhoso l
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headquarters. All communications
received were posted for all to read.
There has been no news yet about
LNG crewmembers using American
airlines instead of JAL. Crewmem
bers unanimously agreed there has
been general dissatisfaction with
JAL, and LNG-assigned SIU mem
bers should be flown on American
carriers. Steward thanked crew for
cooperation in returning excess linen
to store room. Vote of thanks given
to steward department for a job well
done.
UK VMKO (Energy Transportation
Corp.), April 30—Chairman Luther
Myrex, Secretary Robert H. Forshee. Deck Delegate B.T. Fleming,
Engine Delegate Kevin W. Conklin,
Steward Delegate Zein Achmad. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
There is $145 in ship's fund. All
communications have been read and
posted. Chairman led a discussion
on problem of drug testing and its
effect on the membership. He went
over the information sent out by
union on AIDS and stressed impor
tance of contributing to SPAD and
of upgrading. Vote of thanks given
to steward department for fine
meals. Next ports: Tobata, Japan;
Arun, Indonesia; Bontang, Indone
sia, and Nagoya, Japan.
mUOVD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service),
April 10—Chairman John R. Neff,
Secretary Raymond G. Connolly,
Educational Director M.K. Over^aard. There is $190 in the ship's
fluid—to be spent on movies for
ship's crew. Report from headquar
ters on drug testing read to crew.
Discussion ensued. Concern ex
pressed about cost of taking test a
second time, especially for seamen
who live a long way from their doc
tor, clinic or union hall. Next port:
Houston, TX.
(OMI Corp.), April 30—
Chairman H.B. Rains, Secretary N.
Johnson, Educational Director G.
Rodriguez. No b^efs or disputed OT
reported. Currently there is no
ship's fund since everything was do
nated for movies. Chairman stated
Director F.P. Durand Jr., Deck Del
egate Errol Pak, Engine Delegate
John R. Day, Steward Delegate
Camilo Camarea. Chairman noted a
few beefs in deck department re
garding OT and personalities. Prob
lems will be brought to attention of
boarding patrolman. One QMED
sent to the hospital in Panama fol
lowing an accident. Otherwise,
everything running smoothly. Chair
man explained where SPAD dollars
go and stressed importance of up^ding skills at Piney Point. Educa
tional director said one look at Lundeberg school's course schedule in
the Seafarers LOG shows the many
kinds of courses offered at union's
school. Secretary said programs at
SHLSS give a seaman an excellent
chance to get a good education and
noted new look for the Seafarers
LOG is welcome change. Secretary
announced receipt of a bulletin from
headquarters about drug testing.
Several paragraphs read to member
ship and it was posted for all to re
view. There is W37 in movie fund.
Suggestion made to check with pa
trolman to see if cash draws can be
made at sea before arrival in port.
Vote of thanks given to steward de
partment for excellent food and
super cleaning job. Steward asked
members to keep ship clean by using
wall ashtrays for cigarettes only, not
as trash cans, and reminded every
one to place all dishes in sink with
water. Next ports: Houston, TX and
Long Beach, CA.
OVlRSaS NSW www (Maritime Over
seas Corp.), April 9—Chairman
Mario Zepeda, Secretary O.A. Rob
erts, Educational Director Ed Self.
No beefs or disputed OT. There is
$100 in the ship's fund. Recent Sea
farers LOG received as well as a
letter from headquarters on new
drug testing regulations. Educational
director urged all eligible members
to upgrade skills at Piney Point.
Members talked about a raise in the
pension plan and vote of thanks
given to steward department. Next
port: Mobile, AL.
KUBGHUY (Sea-Land Service),
April 16—Chairman Howard Knox,
Secretary A.M. Mercado. Chairman
talked about new drug testing rules
and asked all members to discuss
the matter with other crewmembers.
Educational director noted good,
new movies are needed aboard ship.
In deck department, bosun reported
two hours of disputed OT. Steward
department covering for a sick mem
ber of the galley crew. Under good
and welfare, it was reported stack
gas has come up again and some
thing should be done to correct situ
ation.
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Corp.), April 9—Chairman Mark
Trepp, Secretary G.T. Aquino, Edu
cational Director B. Cooley, Deck
Delegate E.D. Moll, Engine Dele
gate William Parker. No beefs or
disputed OT. Minutes from the last
meeting read and approved. Bosun
talked about never-ending need for
SPAD contributions and how union
must keep its position strong in
Washington, DC. He said, if SIU
loses out on union projects, all
union members will be dead ducks.
Steward talked about need for quali
fied persons in all departments. He
suggested each eligible member con
sider going to Piney Point to up
grade and increase potential earning
power, gain useful knowledge and
keep union staffed with qualified
personnel. Steward thanked all
hands who helped keep mess room
and pantry clean and neat. He antic
ipates a good trip to Alexandria,
Egypt and will advise the Seafarers
LOG of any interesting happenings
along the way. One minute of si
lence observed in memory of de
parted brothers and sisters. Next
port: Alexandria, Egypt, with payoff
expected in June in Newport News,
VA.
SSM-IMNDMNOKHUeS (Sea-Land Serv
ice), April 4-—Chairman John Lundborg. Secretary J. Wright, Educa
tional Director A. Jaramillo, Deck
Delegate J. Hendrix, Engine Dele
gate J. Penrose, Steward Delegate J.
Lubach. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. There is $208 in the ship's
movie fund. Letter from headquar
ters on drug testing policy read and
discussed. It has been posted on the
bulletin board. Three written resolu
tions and motions filed: union should
go back to the old shipping rule of
six months on a ship with a relief
possible after 60 days, pension
should be raised to $1,000 a month
for 7,3(X) days sea time and incre
ments be increased to $100 and
maintenance and cure should be
raised from present rate of $8 per
day to an amount that would aJlow a
seaman to keep up with the econ
omy or at least keep bill collectors
away. Under good and welfare,
crewmembers discussed the washing
machine. It was suggested it be
checked to determine how to pre
vent it from stopping in mid-cycle.
Vote of thanks given to steward de
partment for a job well done. Next
port: Tacoma, WA.
5SM UND aUUSNOSR (Sea-Land Serv
ice), April 24-—Chairman Glen
James, Secretary George W. Gib
bons, Educational Director Leon
Acosta, Steward Delegate Arthur
Rubinstein. A few beefs in deck and
engine departments will be worked
out with the patrolman. Aft wrench
has not been working for some time,
requiring everything to be done by
hand. Crewmembers hope nobody
gets hurt with lines until it is fixed.
Men have been working on it, but
with no luck. Chairman reported a
good trip. Secretary noted some
men will be getting off at end of
voyage and he wished them a good
vacation. Ship is trying to get back
on schedule, docking Wednesday
morning at 07(X). Payoff will be
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around 0900. Repair list has been
posted. Vote of thanks given to
crew for keeping messroom and
pantry clean. Thanks given to Chief
Cook Darryl Goggins for putting out
good food. Next port: Elizabeth,
NJ.
SM-iMW EXKWIIM(Sea-Land Serv
ice), April 16—Chairman M. Zimbro. Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa
tional Director David Dukehart,
Engine Delegate Johnny O'Neill. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
Chairman posted, a letter received
from headquarters about Coast
Guard's drug testing regulations for
all seamen. Motion made to increase
maintenance and cure from $8 to
$20. Another motion made to in
crease deck department by one more
, able seaman and steward department
by one more utility. These motions
were forwarded to union's, contract
office for evaluation. Vote of thanks
given to steward department for a
job well done.
SSMMm MIMUKSea-Land Service),
April 30—Chairman Lester Freebum, Secretary R. Garcia. No dis
puted OT reported in the three de
partments. Chairman noted arrival in
Long Beach, CA was estimated for
May 7 at 1700 hours. Educational
director stressed importance of tak
ing upgrading courses at Piney Point
to upgrade skills. Deck delegate re
quested a standby to cover gangway
watches. Information on new drug
testing policy posted in rec room.
All crewmembers asked to pay spe
cial attention to the notice. Three
motions made: reduce the minimum
time requested for application qf va
cation from 120 to 30 days, welfare
plan should consider the use of
professional health care programs
and return to six month rot^ ship
ping. New mattresses and pillow
cases put on list of needed items.
Thanks for a job well done given to
steward department.
HSMS nHUDKBay Tankers), April 8—
Chairman A.E. Weaver, Secretary
E. Puryear, Educational Director J.
Laratta, Steward Delegate Robert
Elliott. Information on drug testing
procedures received, discussed and
posted. All members in attendance
said they understood what was ex
pected of them regarding dmg test
ing. Chairman announced ship
would arrive in Port Angeles April 9
at 2400, docking in Tacoma the fol
lowing day. He noted demonstra
tions were taking place in Tacoma.
WhUe there was no threat to the
Pollux, security was being tightened.
No beefs or disputed OT reported in
deck and engine departments. An in
quiry was made concerning addi
tional hours steward department
members were piitting in to prepare
the extra meals for military person
nel aboard ship. Crewmembers re
ported three TVs blew up due to a
power surge following a loss of
power. Of the TVs, one belonged to
the ship, other two were personal
and owners are asking for compen
sation. Next port: Tacoma, WA.
iir f»6f(Bay Tankers), May
Chairman Mark W. Davis, Secretary
James E. Lewis, Deck Delegate Jay
C. Dillon, Treasurer C. Kirchhofer,
Engine Delegate A. Stankiewicz,
Steward Delegate K. Bragg. New
Coast Guard mandatory drug testing
rules announced to all members. Ef
fective June 21, 1989, any crew
members without a drug-free certifi
cate will not be allowed to sign on.
Clarification received from head
quarters regarding shipping rules.
Any class "A" seaman shipped
aboard vessels is subject to rem^
aboard 240 days or one round-trip,
whichever is longer.
••OfWilliefaOM), May 28—
Chairman Errol Pak, Educational
Director James Flynn, Deck Dele
gate Jim Carter, Engine Delegate
Dave Kopp, Steward Delegate E.
Avila. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported in any departments. Some
question of standbys not being
called during previous trip. Issue re
solved and further problems will be
dealt with promptly. Educational di
rector reminded members to rewind
VCR tapes when through with them.
Communications received concern
ing mandatory drug testing proce
dures on arrival in port which will
be conducted by lOM. Vote of
thanks offered to steward depart
ment for being a good feeder. Chair
man advised all hands that repair
items should be addressed immedi
ately. No need to wait for a union
meeting to keep things in proper
working order. Next port: San
Pedro, CA.
COWF IfBEViy(Cove Shipping), May
17—Chairman M. Galbraith, Secre
tary F. Mitchell Jr., Educational Di
rector William Beatty. No beefs or
disputed OT reported in engine and
steward departments. Chairman
stated ship is due to pay off upon
arrival in Houston. He talked about
new drug testing procedures going
into effect in June and reminded
crewmembers that a seafarer who
doesn't have drug-free certificate
will be pulled off the ship. Bosun
stressed importance of contributing
to SPAD. I^mpman informed all
members about safety in working
areas and cautioned all hands to be
safety-minded. If any unsafe condi
tions exist, he said, it should be re
ported to someone who can correct
the situation. Avoiding accidents is
of prime importance aboard SIU
vessels. Several suggestions were
made: have patrolman see if com
pany can provide some kind of ar
rangement to get crewmembers to
drug testing location, have sailing
board posted in accordance with
contract on weekends and holidays.
Vote of thanks given to steward de
partment. Next ports: Houston, TX;
New York, and Jacksonville, FL.
mam aiUinOiKSeahawk Manage
ment), May 20—Chairman J. Chefmesino. Secretary M.P. Cox, Edu
cational Director R. Irula. No
disputed OT reported. In engine de
partment, however, a matter will be
brought to the attention of union pa
trolman concerning jurisdiction of
engine room duties for unlicensed
members. Clarification requested on
issue of "all hands" for tank clean
ing. Steward department delegate re
ported galley refiigerator/freezer,
which has been out of order for four
months, is still not working. There
was $220.05 in ship's fund until a
purchase of movies and tapes wiped
it out. Shortage of $64.95 was paid
by steward. Donations welcome to
help pay him back. Patrolman wiU
request layoff slips for men at ship
yard. Vote of thanks given to stew
ard department for a job well done.
GAlVBItm SinSea-Land Service),
May 7—Chairman Donald Fleming,
Secretary J Rivera, Educational Di
rector C. Sullivan, Engine Delegate
D. Bush. No disputed OT reported
in any department. Beef in engine
department, however, which will be
taken up with patrolman. Chairman
read letter to crew regarding conse
quences of drugs and alcohol on
board ship. He brought up new drug
testing regulations which will go into
effect June 21. Members were re
minded about not dumping any plas
tic overboard. Separate containers
have been provided for plastic re
fuse. Ship will pay off in Houston
on May 15. There is $270 in ship's
movie fund which will be transferred
over to chief electrician. Secretary
thanked deck and engine depart
ments for cooperation aboard ship.
Everything ran smoothly. Several
items brought up which need atten
tion: two smoking extractors needed
for rec room and video needs clean
ing. Steward department given vote,
of thanks for a job well done. Next
ports: Charleston, SC; Port Ever
glades, FL; Houston, TX, and Jack
sonville, FL.
GOIDBI fNMIIfOffCApex Marine), May
11—Chairman Bernard Saberon,
Secretary Kenneth Hagan, Educa
tional Director F.J. Dukes, Deck
Delegate Kenneth Park, Steward
Delegate John Reid. Some literature
received aboard ship on new drug
testing regulations which will go into
effect June 21. More information
would be appreciated. Motion made
for contract negotiating committee
to consider raising clothing allow
ance for tank cleaning. Other sug
gestions made to help ship run more
smoothly: repair ice machine, dish
washer and reefer; purchase a new
VCR, another washing machine and
new chairs for lounge; unplug drains
and ensure air quality in tanks is
proper. Golden Endeavor is headed
for New Orleans, Egypt and in July
to a shipyard in Italy.
GOtDBI MOmUKHiApGx Marine), May
18—Chairman B. Berberena, Secre
tary L. Iturrino, Educational Direc
tor M. Ruhl, Deck Delegate Tommie
R. Benton, Steward Delegate Ste
phanie Smith. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Chairman noted there
is a good gang onboard this trip. No
money is in the ship's fund, how
ever, members asked to start con
tributing to a fund so movies can be
purchased.
miirMirD(IOM), May 1—Chair
man George Vukmir, Secretary J.
Utz, Educational Director Larry
Hines. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported in any of the three depart
ments. Chairman talked about SIU's
pending court action with regard to
Coast Guard's proposed drug-testing
regulations due to go into effect
June 21. He discussed problems that
could arise for all seamen if new
rules are allowed by courts. There is
$40 in ship's fund. Two motions
made: raise minimum pension to
$1,000 monthly and, since a union
member can stay aboard a ship for
only eight months a year, rules for
seatime should be changed in ship
ping rules. Another suggestion
agreed to by all hands was dental
and optical plans should be raised to
at least 60 percent for members and
100 percent for dependents. Next
ports: Anchorage, AK and Tacoma,
WA.
MOnNVCApex Marine), May 27Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary
Marvin Deloatch, Educational Di
rector Alan Gardner, Deck Delegate
Macario Torre, Engine Delegate
Alfred Gonzalez,Steward Delegate
Michael Hammock. All three depart
ment delegates reported smooth sail
ing with no beefs or disputed OT.
Chairman announced ship would pay
off on arrival at Stapleton, NY on
May 29. Permanent captain, Charles
Ducan, will return from vacation at
that time. Chairman Matthey also
stressed importance of contributing
to SPAD. Request made for mem
bers to consider ^hipnwtes (who
may be sleeping) wheii watching
TV. Keep volume low and door
closed. Next port: Stapleton, NY.
MHMCIOCPuerto Rico Marine), May
5—-Chairman L. Rodriguez, Secre
tary Cassle B. Carter, Engine Dele
gate O. Flores, Steward Delegate M.
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ported, although it was noted the
heater/air conditioner still needs re
pair in some rooms and there are
still oil fumes in other rooms. It was
suggested that dampers be put in
room air conditioning vents so air
can be controlled. Letter received
from headquarters pertaining to new
drug testing program. Copies made
and given to each department dele
gate. Payoff will be in New Orleans
on May 6. Suggestion made to see
captain about having telephone
hook-up by ship's gangway so crew
can call ship and find out about sail
ing time, especially in San Juan.
Next port: New Orleans, LA.
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UUBOf mif(Liberty Maritime), May
7—Chairman William G. Cofone,
Secretary/Steward Delegate Paul
Burke. No disputed OT mentioned
by three department delegates, but
complaints raised about needed re
pairs in engine room. Steward de
partment would like clarification on
working rules for its department.
Chairman encouraged all eligible
members to attend upgrading
courses at Piney Point. Secretary
noted lack of new movies onboard.
He expressed interest in finding out
about gym access for crewmembers.
Other items need attention: new
washer/dryer, chairs for mess hall
and pots for hot water.
IMG amKOMKEnergy Transporta
tion Corp.), May 21-^hairman
John Davis, Secretary Francis Ostendarp. Educational Director Endang Abidin. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Bosun Davis, who just
joined the ship in Nagoya, Japan,
reminded members to use care when
disposing of plastic waste. Educa
tional director stressed importance
of upgrading skills at Piney Point
whenever possible. There is $450 in
the ship's fund. Next port: Arun,
Indonesia.
IMG UO(Energy Transportation
Corp.), May 21—Chairman R. Cal
lahan, Secretary R. Adams, Educa
tional Director John Hoskins, Deck
Delegate Bert Gillis, Engine Dele
gate Cindy Herbert, Steward Dele
gate Jill Prescott. No disputed OT
reported. There is a general beef
which should be brought to compa
ny's attention. Ship is not receiving
fresh fruit, juices and certain sun
dries in sufficient quantities. Mem
bers are running out of these items
for as many as five days each voy
age. Laundry powder has been gone
for about five months and has been
ordered three times—with no re
sults. Present supply of sougee pow
der and dishwashing detergent is
about exhausted. There is $353 in
the ship's fund. No news yet on new
washing machine or toaster. Installa
tion of microwave oven has been
promised for next shipyard period in
October 1989. Information on new
drug testing regulations in Seafarers
LOG was passed around for all to
read. Chairman called for continued
support of SPAD. He requested
Captain Self send a special order for
laundry soap and powder. Brother
Hoskins recently upgraded at
SHLSS and urged shipmates to take
advantage of opportunities offered to
better themselves, mentally and fi
nancially. Next port: Himeji, Japan.
MirfSea-Land Service), May
21- Chairman D. Manson, Secre
tary Jonny Cruz, Educational Direc
tor J. Shuler, Deck Delegate A.
Voss, Engine Delegate F. Tiemey,
Steward Delegate B. Winfield. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
Chairman led a discussion on bene
fits derived by membership from
supporting SPAD. Secretary re
minded brothers that upgrading at
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HENRIK ANTON
BJERRING
Henrik
Bjerring,
77, died
February
28, 1989 in
Larvik
Hospital,
Larvik,
Norway. Seafarer Bjerring
joined the SIU in 1947 in the
port of New York. He sailed
in the deck department.
Formerly a resident of
Brooklyn, but more recently
living in Norway where he
was bom, Bjerring was a
veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He served from 1935 to 1939.
Pensioner Bjerring's remains
were cremated at Larvik
Crematorium, with the um to
be interred at Undersho
Cemetery in that city. He is
survived by his wife, Ingrid.
WILLIAM OGDEN
BOLLING
William
Boiling
died at the
Northshore
Regional
Medical
Center in
SlideU, LA
on May 28, 1989 as a result
of heart failure. He was 64.
Bom in Norfolk, VA,
Seafarer Boiling joined the
union in 1944 at the union's
hall in that port. He sailed in
the deck department. Boiling
was also a veteran of the
U.S. Army from 1950 to
'
1952. Burial took place May
30 at Forest Lawn CemeteiV
in SlideU. His wife, Dorbthy,
survives him.
JAMES CAMFFIELD ID
James Campfield III, 47, died
November 8, 1988 foUowing
a heart attack. Bom in New
Orleans, LA, Brother
Campfield started sailing in
1959 as a messman. He was
a graduate of the union's
entry program in 1961, and
received his probationary
book in 1962 in the port of
New Orleans. In 19^ his
"A" book was issued in the
port of New York. Seafarer
Campfield sailed in the
steward department and
completed the Lundeberg
School's steward
recertification program in
1981. Some of the ships he
sailed on include the S.S.
Connecticut, the S.S. Delta
Caribe and the S.S. Del
Monte. A resident of Baton
Rouge, LA, Brother
Campfield was buried in
Winnfield Cemetery in that
city. He is survived by his
wife, Martha.
BOLESLAW DEROL
Boleslaw
Derol, 76,
died June
27, 1989.
Bom in
Poland,
Seafarer
Derol was
issued a union permit in 1947
in the port of New York. His
fiiU book was issued in 1955
when Brother Derol was
sailing as an FOWT. One of
the first ships Brother Derol
sailed on was the Seatrain
New York. In 1961 he
received a personal safety
award for helping to inake
the S.S. Seatrain Georgia an
accident-free ship for the
period August 1960 through
January 1961. Derol attended
the engineer's training school
program at the Lundeberg
School in 1967. He retired in
1979. Pensioner Derol is
survived by his wife,
Theresa.
FRED J. DURHAM
Fred J.
Durham,
68, died
June 20,
1989. Bom
in
Chamblee,
OA,
Irother Durham joined the
union in 1947 in the port of
New Orleans, LA. He sailed
in the deck department.
Seafarer Durham also was a
veteran of the Army Corps
of Engineers, serving from
1940 to 1945. Surviving is his
mother, Fannie Durham.
CLYDE GARNES
Clyde
Gamer,
81, died
June 21,
1989. Bom
m
Randleman,
NC,
Jrother Gamer joined the
SIU in the port of Norfolk,
VA in 1947, but had been
sailing since 1944. He sailed
in the steward department,
most recently as a chief
steward. Gamer also served
in the military from 1939 to
1943. He retired from the
union in 1972. Seafarer
Gamer was issued a personal
safety award for helping to
make the S.S. DeSoto an
accident-free ship during the
first half of 1960. He also
was chief steward aboard the
S.S.Arizpa when it received
a certification of sanitation
for its high standards of food
service and sanitation.
GENNARO ESPOSITO
Gennaro
Esposito
died
Febmary
26, 1989 at
the C.T.O.
Hospital in
Naples,
taly following a heart attack.
He was 62. Brother
Esposito, who was bom in
Naples, became a naturalized
U.S. citizen in 1975. He
graduated from the Italian
Engineering Institute in 1946
as a diesel naval mechanic.
He had sailed aboard foreignflag vessels and belonged to
a few foreign unions before
arriving in the United States.
Based on his experience with
other unions. Brother
Esposito was known to
remark to fellow Seafarers
that the SIU was the best
seamen's union in the world.
After joining the SIU in 1968
in the port of New York,
Seafarer Esposito received
his "B" book in 1971 and his
"A" book in 1975. He
graduated from the Seafarers
Lundeberg School QMED
upgrading program, from the
"A" seniority upgrading
program in 1975, the LNG
course in 1979 and the 3rd
assistant engineer program in
1984. In 1%9 Brother
Esposito rebeived a
commendation for his action
in an emergency on the
Buckeye Atlantic, and in
1973 he was complimented
by the chief engineer for his
proficiency, reliability and
courteousness aboard the
S.S. Shenandoah. Still an
active member at the time of
his death, Esposito was
buried in Naples. He is
survived by his wife, Rosa.
BERNARD JACKSON
Bemard
Jackson,
56, died
April 19,
1989 at sea
aboard the
Cove
Liberty.
Bom in Tanner-Williams,
AL, Brother Jackson was
issued a union port permit in
1951 in Mobile. That year he
sailed the Alcoa Ranger as
an OS. In the following year
he sailed the Alcoa Pennant,
the Alcoa Patriot and the
Alcoa Pegusus, among
others. He received his full
book in 1957. Seafarer
Jackson was a veteran of the
U.S. Army, serving from
1954 to 1956. He graduated
from the bosun recertification
course at the union's
Lundeberg School in Piney
Point, MD in 1986. Surviving
is his wife, Susan.
EDWARD F. LAMB
Edward F.
Lamb, 70,
died June
6, 1989.
Bom in
Philadelphia,
PA,
Seafarer
^mb joined the union in
1948 in the port of New
York. He s^ed in the
steward department. Some of
his early ships included the
Nashua Victor and the
Joseph A. Brown in 1951 and
the Sea-Wind in 1952.
Brother Lamb also served in
the U.S. Army from 1942 to
1945. He retired on pension
in 1968.
JUAN MIRANDA
Juan
Miranda
died of
cancer
May 7,
1989 at
home in
Hoboken,
4J. He was 55. Bom in
Puerto Rico, Seafarer
Miranda started sailing in
1966 as a galley utility
aboard the Gateway City
(Sea-Land) and the Westem
Hunter (Westem Agency).
He received his "B" book in
1%7 in the port of New York
and took upgrading courses
at the Lundeberg School the
following year. In 1971 his
"A" book was issued. Most
recently. Brother Miranda
worked as a factory machine
operator at C&J Industrial
Company in Secaucus, NJ.
Burial took place at the
Hillside Cemetery in
Lyndhurst, NJ. Miranda,
who was a widower, is
survived by his niece, Naomi
Colon.
HUBERT E. MATHES
Hubert E. Mathes, 69, of
Monroe, NC, died March 9,
1989. Bom in Kanapolis,
NC, Brother Mathes
received his union port
permit in 1946 in Savannah,
GA, where he sailed as a 2nd
cook. He continued in the
steward department,
becoming a full SIU book
member in 1954 in the port
of New York. Some of the
early ships he sailed were
operated by Bull Line,
Seatraders, Seatrain and
Waterman. Seafarer Mathes
retired on pension in 1980.
He was married to the late
Viola Barrineau Mathes.
Survivors include one son,
Eugene William Mathes of
Monroe, NC; one daughter,
Michelle Langsdon of
Charleston, SC; one sister,
Margret Mical of Monroe,
and two grandchildren.
LESTER W. PEPPETT
Lester
Peppett,
70, died
May 18,
1989. Bom
in Natick,
MA,
Brother
Peppett joined the union in
1943 in the port of Boston,
MA. He sailed in the engine
department. In 1976 Seafarer
Peppett took the QMED
upgrading course at the
Lundeberg School and
retired on pension in 1984.
RAYMOND PROULX
Raymond
Proulx
died of
lung
cancer on
May 3,
1989 at the
Veterans
Administration Medical
Center in Portland, OR. He
was 74: Bom in Fall River,
MA, Brother Proulx had
been sailing since 1951. He
was a member of the Marine
Cooks and Stewards union
until he joined the SIU in
1956 in the port of New
York. Some of his early
ships included the S.S. Lake
George and the S.S. Cities
Service. He retired in 1978.
Seafarer Proulx was a
wounded Army veteran,
serving from January to
November 1943. Burial took
place at Willamette National
Cemetery in Portland.
WALTER C. PATTERSON
Walter
Patterson,
88, died
July 6,
1989. Bom
in Dothan,
AL,
Brother
Patterson joined the SIU in
1945 in the port of Boston,
MA. He sailed in the steward
department. Some of Brother
Patterson's first ships
included the Williaiii Wirt,
Citadel Victory and Alcoa
Partner. In the early 1960s he
sailed aboard the Orion
Planet, Steel Architect and
Steel Recorder. Seafarer
Patterson went on pension in
1963. He was a veteran of
the U.S. Army, serving from
1919 to 1923, and was
discharged as a dental
assistant. He then held a
number of Civil Service jobs
until joining the SIU.
Patterson, who made his
home in Pern, NY, is .
survived by his wife,
Adeline.
FRITZ LOUIS RC iNZ
Fritz
Ronz, 72,
died May
15, 1989 at
Pacific
Hospital of
Long
Beach, CA
bllowing a heart attack.
Bom in San Francisco, CA,
Brother Ronz joined the SIU
in the port of Wilmington,
CA. He was a former
member of the Marine Cooks
and Stewards union and had
sailed continuously on West
Coast ships dating back to '
1936. An active member at
the time of his death.
Seafarer Ronz was cremated
and his ashes scattered three
miles off the coast of Long
Beach. He is survived by his
wife, Florence.
DAVID R. YOTTER
David R. Yotter, 64, died
June 25. Bom in Leon, KS,
Brother Yotter served nine
months in the Marine Corps
during 1941 to 1942. He then
got his union port permit in
1956 in the Seattle port.
Brother Yotter received his
"A" seniority in 1961. He
sailed in the deck
department. Some of his
early ships included the
Young America and Wacosta
(both Waterman ships) and
the Pennmar (Calmar).
Brother Yotter retired on
pension in 1986.
DANIEL F. CAREY
Daniel F.
Carey, 56,
died June
17, 1989.
Bom in
Racine,
WI,
Brother
Carey obtained'his union
port permit in 1952 in the
port of Baltimore, his
probationary book in 1956
and his "A" seniority in
1959. He sailed in the
steward department.
Boatman Carey was a
veteran of the U.S. Army,
serving from 1953 to 1956. In
the early '60s he was a diver
and messman for the MA^
USAF CA 50-1816, a subcable ship operated by Pan
American World Airways
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�AUGUST, 1989
Continuedfrom page 23
Piney Point not only helps job secu
rity, but enables Seafarers to be
trained for any kind of ship the SIU
gets. Educational director reported
on new drug testing regulations and
requested more information for
crew. Shipboard vote was taken: 1
for testing, 10 against. VCR needs to
be replaced, and a new radio is
needed in lounge. AB Don Paccio
gave steward department a big
thanks for a job well done. Next
ports: Boston, MA and Elizabeth,
NJ.
JWIWO SIM JWlKPuerto Rico Ma
rine), May 7—Chairman James E.
Davis, Secretary J. DeLise, Engine
Delegate Peter McAneney, Steward
Delegate Jackson Fong. Two hours
disputed OT on delayed sailing was
reported in engine department.
Otherwise, everything is running
smoothly. Notification was given to
members on new drug testing proce
dures which go into effect June 21.
There is $381 in the ship's fund.
Motion made to recognize Martin
Luther King's birthday. Under Good
and Welfare, recreation room couch
and chairs needed, as is an iron and
ironing board. Vote of thanks given
to steward department for a job well
done. Next port: Baltimore, MD.
OMMIIICNBICOMI Corp.), May
29—Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretap' Donnie W. Collins, Educational
Director Felix P. Durand, Deck Del
egate Michael A. St. Angelo, Engine
Delegate George F. Darney, Stew
ard Delegate Camilo Camarena. No
disputed OT reported. Steward re
ported problems with company
about getting needed stores—partic
ularly fresh fruit, milk and vegeta
bles. He also had a beef about gar
bage disposal which was taken out
more than three months ago and has
[flilll Pepaitures
not yet been replaced. Secretary
noted new look of the Seafarers
LOG and the fine articles. He re
minded members to support
SPAD—especially since President
Bush has not made a move to help
the maritime industry. Education^
director stressed importance of up
grading. Union always needs rated
members. Fifteen movies were
bought in Houston, leaving $198 in
movie fund. Next port: New York.
08U fflMtfOMI Corp.), May
Chairman R. Darville, Secretary
Secreta H.
Scypes, Educational Director C.
Durden. Some disputed OT reported
in deck department. Chairman said
he would talk with boarding patrol
man about better mail service and
getting new movies onboard. Same
videos have been on ship for more
than six months. He will^ check on
getting money sent home, especially
for unlicensed personnel who don't
get off in time to go to post office to
send a money order home. Secretary
noted need for a permanent chief
Shipboard Sketches
by Ben Gnham
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and under contract to the
SIU. He sailed both deepsea
and inland, and retired on
pension in 1983.
ESCHOL HENR\ GRAHAM
Eschol
Graham
died of
lung
cancer
May 29,
1989 at
home in
Jacksonville, FL. He was 59.
Bom in Hazlehurst, GA,
Boatman was issued his
"B"seniority in the port of
Jacksonville, and his full
book was issued in 1964. In
that year he sailed as an
engineer aboard the Steel
Scientist (Isthmian) and as an
oiler aboard the Robert
Conrad. Seafarer Graham
graduated in 1%7 from the
engineers training program at
the union's Lundeberg
School with a 3rd assistant
engineers license. In the late
1970s and early 1980s he
sailed aboard such vessels as
the MA^ Sugar Island
(NATCO) and the Alice
Moran (Moran Towing). A
former member of MEBA D2, Brother Graham also
sailed deepsea in 1984. A
.resident of Jacksonville,
burial took place at the
Palms Memorial Gardens in
Hazlehurst.
CHARLES MAYNARD
UMPHLETT
Charies
Umphlett
died May
4, 1989
following a
heart
attack at
the
Plumblee Nursing Home in
Plymouth, NC. He was 77.
Bom in New Hope, NC,
Brother Umphlett joined the
union in 1968 in the port of
Norfolk. He sailed in the
steward department. He had
previously worked for IBC •
Co. and GATCO and was
employed by IBC Co. at the
time the company was
organized by the SIU's
Inland Boatmen's Union.
Burial took place at Manteo
Cemetery in Manteo, NC.
Ruilroai Marine
ANEUS OLSON
Aneus
Olson died
of heart
failure at
the
Hollywood
Medical
Center in
'lorida. He was 85. Bom in
Sweden, Brother Olson
joined the union in 1960 in
the port of New York. He
sailed in the deck
-department. Previously, he
was a member of the Master,
Mates and Pilots union.
Seafarer Olson retired from
the SIU in 1968 and most
recently worked, as a
construction contractor.
Cremation took place at
Goldcoast Crematory in Ft.
Lauderdale, FL. Surviving is
his wife, Regina.
WILLIAM R. STENG
William
Steng, 89,
died
March 29,
1989 at
Kensington
Manor in
Sarasota,
TL. Bom in New York,
Brother Steng had been a
member of the Master,
Mates and Pilots firom 1920
to 1959. He joined the union
in 1960 in the port of New
Yoric, sailing in the deck
department. Although he
went on pension in 1964,
Boatman Steng continued to
send contributions to SPAD,
once with a note
saying.'Talking with fiiehds
who belong to another union,
I feel we SIU members
belong to the greatest union
of them all." Cremation took
place at-Toale Brothers
Crematory in Bradenton, FL.
. He is survived by his wife,
Mable, and a son, William
Jr.
cook on these ships. He said it
would ease some of the load off the
steward. Also, some chairs and a
couch needed for crew lounge. Vote
of thanks given to steward depart
ment for some nice meals. Next
port: New Orleans, LA.
OIBBBIS
Overseas),Ma^S—Chairman Daniel
Laitinen Jr., Secretary Norman J.
Duhe, Deck Delegate J. Hayes, En
gine Delegate P. Vasquez, Steward
Delegate P. Lambis. Some disputed
OT reported in deck and steward
departments. Chairman urged all eli
gible members to take time to go to
Piney Point to upgrade so they will
be prepared for the jobs of the fu
ture on all types of ships. By wait
ing, a member will be left behind, he
added. Secretary asked crewmembers, when leaving ship, to make
sure rooms are clean for next occu
pants. He said some kind of identifi
cation card is needed for members
going to a doctor or hospital so they
will know of SIU's insurance cover
age. Vote of thanks given to steward
department for a job well done.
Seahawk ManageChairman J. Rodrigues. Secretary Joseph Bennett
Jr., Engine Elelegate Gary G. Pratts.
No beefs or disputed OT reported.
Everything is running fairly
smoothly. Ship sailed short on
stores, but all is going OK, accord
ing to the secretary, with a very
good crew of officers and unlicensed
men. He thanked all crewmembers
for cooperation. Prices in slop chest
should be looked into. Vote of
thanks given to steward department
for a fine job. In its report to the
Seafarers LOG, crewmembers noted
the ship was in Gibraltar for 19 days
being repaired—a great vacation
spot! Next port: Houston, TX.
While it Is the poUcy of the Seafaters
LOG to print as many digests of
ship's minutes as possible, occashmally, due to space limitations,
will be omitted.
Nona TO SHIP'S
"Tltw is »• lliiilliiigl I Mvy yov seamen .
In the late 1950's and early '60s, SIU member Ben
Graham contrihuted cartoons to the Seafarers
LOG. Graham, a deck department seafarer, dec
orated any ship he was on with humorous drawings
on shipboard living. Reproduced in this issue of
the LOG, is one of his many cartoons.
CHAIRMEN
Please make sure the names of ail
union representatives and delegates
are printed legibly or typed on the
Ship's Minutes Form mailed to head
quarters. This will ensure the correct
spelling of SIU members' names in
the LOG'S Digest of Ship's Minutes.
Bosun Thomas Seager Buried at Sea in June
Final respects were paid to
Bosun Thomas Seager by the
crew of the Sea-Land Expe^
difion in June when the mem
bers scattered his ashes in the
Atlantic Ocean.
Brother Seager suffered a
fatal heart attack onboard the
Puerto Rico Marine ship Mayaguez as it was doc^g in
JacksonviUe on May 1, 1989.
He had been sailing out of the
port, of Jacksonville for several
years.
The deep sea veteran first
sailed for the SIU in 1967 after
serving in the Air Force. He
upgraded to able body tankerman in the port of New York
in 1971. During 1979 he served
the port of Tampa as a repre
sentative and organizer. Se^er
returned to se^ duty and be
came a recertified bosun in
1985.
Bom February 3, 1940, in
Pensacola, FL, Seager is sur
vived by his wife Mary and The crew of the Sea-Land Expedition listen to Master J. Sier as be
his mother Laura.
delivm the memorial service for Brother Thomas Seager.
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SEAFARERS LOG
SEAFARERS' PENSION PLAN
5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, Maryland 20746
(301)899-0675
SUMMARY OF ANNUAL REPORT
. L'
This is a summary of the annual
report of the Seafarers Pension
Plan for the year ended December
31, 1987. The annual report has
been filed with the Internal Rev
enue Service, as required under
the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Basic Financial Statement
Benefits under the plan are pro
vided by the Trust.
Plan expenses were $23,972,264.
These
expenses
included
$3,308,821 in administrative ex
penses and $20,663,443 in benefits
paid to participants and beneficia
ries.
A total of 18,776 persons were
participants in or beneficiaries of
the plan at the end of the plan
year, although not all of these
persons had yet earned the right
to receive benefits.
The value of plan assets, after
subtracting liabilities of the plan,
was $363,910,506 as of December
31, 1987, compared to $381,089,746
as of January 1, 1987.
During the plan year, the plan
experienced a decrease in its net
assets of $17,179,240. This de
crease included unrealized depre
ciation in the value of plan assets;
that is, the difference between the
value of plan assets at the end of
the year and the price the plan
originally paid for those assets.
The plan had total income of
$47,470,823, including employer
contributions of $8,465,940, gains
of $12,971,900 from the sale of
assets, and earning from invest
ments of $25,930,999 and other
income of $101,984.
Minimum Funding Standards
An actuary's statement shows
enough money was contributed to
the plan to keep it funded in ac
cordance with the minimum fund
ing standards of ERISA.
SEAFARERS WELFARE
PLAN NOTICE
COBRA: Continuation
Heaitii Couerage
If you or your dependents lose your
eligibility for health care coverage
under the Rules and Regulations of
the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and
your dependents may be eligible to
purchase, at a premium. Welfare
coverage direcUy from the Plan. If
you find that you have lost your
eligibility for Plan coverage, you must
notify the Plan office immediately to
find out whether or not you or your
dependents may elect to continue
your benefits under this pro^am.
If you want more information
concerning this progi^ you can call
the membership services office.
1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674)
or write
COBRA Program
Seafarers Welfare Plan
5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, Maryland 20746
NOTE: A detailed article explaining
this program appeared in the April
1989 issue of the LOG.
Your Ri^ts to Additional
Information
You have the right to receive a
copy of the full annual report, or
any part thereof, on request. The
items listed are included in that
report: (1) An accountant's opin
ion, (2) Assets held for investment
and (3) Actuarial information re
garding the funding of the plan.
To obtain a copy of the full
annual report, or any part thereof,
write or call the office of Mr. Leo
Bonser, who is Plan Administra
tor, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs,
MD 20746, (301)899-0675.
The charge to cover copying
costs will be $3.10 for the full
annual report, or $.10 per page for
any part thereof.
You also have the right to re
ceive from the plan administrator,
on request and at no charge, a
statement of the assets and liabil
ities of the plan and accompanying
notes, or a statement of income
and expenses of the plan and ac
companying notes, or both. If you
request a copy of the full annual
report from the plan administra
tor, these two statements and ac
companying notes will be included •
as part of that report. The charge
to cover copying costs given above
does not include a charge for the
copying of these portions of the
report because these portions are
furnished without charge.
You also have the legally pro
tected right to examine the annual
report at the main office of the
plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp
Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S.
Department of Labor in Washing
ton, DC, or to obtain a copy from
the U.S. Department of Labor
upon payment of copying costs.
Requests to the Department should
be addressed to: Public Disclosure
Room, N4677, Pension and Wel
fare Benefit Programs, Depart
ment of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
20216.
Continued from page 12
so that he could save money to
take the course over again.
Some just gave up if they had
trouble with a course. I was lucky
because I had on-the-job-training
with crewmembers who helped me
gain the knowledge and skills I
needed to get my endorsements.
I will always be thankful to them.
In particular, the third assistant
engineer on the Steel Flyer did so
much to help me that he deserves
some kind of medal. Without him
and other supportive SIU mem
bers I could never had upgraded,
especially since we didn't have
the same kind of training facilities
like the youngsters have today.
Where would you all be without
Piney Point? Be grateful that you
have the school.
Walker Karlak
Woodside, N.Y.
Editor's Note: Brother Karlak is a
retired SIU member.
LUNDEBER6 SCHOOL OPEN TO UNION
MEMBERS FOR SUMMER VACATIONS
The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—^located in Piney
Point, MD—has set aside rooms for SIU members and their families who
wish to spend their vacation in scenic and historic St. Mary's County. The
costs for room and board have been kept to a minimum, in order to provide
union members with access to top notch vacation facilities without straining
a family budget. A vacation stay is limited to two weeks. To apply, send the
following application to the union's school.
ROOM RATES:
Member
$30.00 per day
Spouse
$5.00 per day
Children
$5.00 per day
MEALS
Member
$8.50 per day
Spouse
$4.00 per day
$4.00 per day
Children
NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12.
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ResenaHon Itthnnation
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Date of Arrival: 1st Choice
2nd Choice
Stay is limited to 2 weeks
Date of Departure
3rd Choice
Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center; Piney Point, MD
20674; or call 301-994-0010
LEGAL Am
The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers
who may have.need for legal assistance.
Alabama
John Falkenberry
300 N. 21st St.
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 322-1100
Simon, Wood & Crane
1010 Van Antwerp Bldg.
Mobile, AL 36602
(205) 433-4904
Louisiana
Louis Robein
Gardner, Robein &
Urann
2540 Severn Ave.
Suite 400
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 885-9994
Kristi Post
Canal Place One
Suite 2300
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)524-6207
(504) 524-6208
California
Les Ostrov
Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov,
Ringler & Elevens
5900 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 2600
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(213)834-2546 .
John Paul Jennings
Henning, Walsh & King
100 Bush St.
Suite 440
San Francisco, CA
94104
(415) 981-4400
Maryland
Charles Heyman
Kaplan, Heyman,
(3reenberg, Engelman
& Belgrad
Sun Life Bldg.
Charles & Redwood Sts.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(301) 539-6967
Florida
Frank Hamilton 111
Hamilton & Associates,
P.A.
2620 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 879-9842
Massachusetts
Orlando & Associates
I Western Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
(508) 283-8100
Illinois
Katz, Friedman, Schur
& Eagle
7 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 263-6330
Thomas Lakin
Lakin & Hemdon, P.C.
251 Old St. Louis Ave.
Wood River, IL 620950027
(618)254-1127
(800) 851-5523
toll-free
Mkh^
Victor G. Hanson, P.C.
19268 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48223
New York
Howard Schulman
485 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 421-0017
Pennsylvania
Kirschner, Walters &
WiUig
1608 Walnut St.
10th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 893-9000
Margaret Browning
Spear, Wilderman,
Sigmond, Borish &
Endy
260 S. Broad St.
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-0101
Texas
Marvin Peterson
1200 Travis
Suite 2020
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-4422
Vlrgliila
Arthur Rutter
Rutter & Montagna
415 St. Paul's Blvd.
Suite 720
Norfolk, VA 23510
(804) 622-5000
(313) 532-1220
Christopher Legghio
Miller, Cohen, Martins
&Ice
1400 N. Park Plaza
17117 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Southfield, Ml 48075
(313) 559-2110
Washington
Rob Williamson
Davies, Roberts & Reid
lOI EUiott Ave. West
Suite 550
SeatUe, WA 98119
(206)285-3610
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1989 UPGRADING
COURSE SCHEDULE
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ingine Upgrading Courses
Check-In
Date
September 18
October 30
November 6
September 4
November 13
Refrigeration Maint. & Operations
October 2
Diesel Engine Technology
November 20
August 21
Hydraulics
Welding
October 2
""All students in the Engine Department will have two (2)
Familiarization at the end of their regular course.
Course
QMED—^Any Rating
Fireman/Watertender and Oiler
Electro-Hydraulics
Marine Electrical Technician
Pngnms Geared to ImpnvB hb Skills And Pmmote US,
MarWaie Indushy
June through September 1989
The following is the current course schedule for June—December 1989 at
the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship.
The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's
needs.
PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending
SHLSS.
Detk Upgrading Courses
Check-In
Completion
Date
Date
September 4
October 13
October 30
December 8
Radar Refresher/Renewal
Open-ended, 3 days
(Contact Admissions for starting date)
Radar Certification
September 11
September 15
(follows Limited License course)
November 13
November 17
Lifeboat
August 21
September 1
September 18
September 29
October 16
October 27
November 13
November 24
December 11
December 22
LNG—Self-Study
(This course is not offered as a separate
course, but may be taken while attend
ing any of the regularly scheduled
courses.)
Tankerman
October 16
October 27
Simulator Shiphandling
August 21
September 1
September 18
September 29
October 23
November 3
December 4
December 15
*Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance
course must be taken.
Course
Able Seaman
Hew Course
OU Spill Preventkm
September II
October 23
December II
(First)
Address(Cily)
(Zip Code)
Seniority
CPR: • Yes
No •
Primary Language Spoken_
Telephone-
With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted
showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested.
You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book
indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your
clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is
received..
"
(Area Code)
VESSEL
DATE OF
DISCHARGE
DATE
SHIPPED
RATING
HELD
Book #DepartmenL
• Yes
• No
U.S. Citizen:
• Yes
• No
Home Port
DECK
• AB/Sealift
• 1st Class Pilot
• Third Mate
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• Master Inspected Towing
Vessel
• Towboat Operator inland
Q Celestial Navigation
Q Simulator Course
Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program:
• Yes
• No
(If yes, fill in below)
to
(dates attended)
Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses:
• Yes
• No
(if yes, fill in below)
ENGINE
• FOWT
• QMED—Any Rating
• Variable Speed DC Drive '
Systems (Marine Electronics)
• Marine Electrical
Maintenance
• Pumproom Maintenance &
Operation
Course(s) Taken-
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DATE-
SIGNATUREL
I Am interested in the Following
Course(s) Checked Below or
Indicated Here if Not Listed
Endorsement(s) or
License(s) Now HelcL
Last grade of school completedL
No^
Date of Birth-
Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces:
Trainee Program: From.
No •
Date Available for training
Deep Sea Member •
Lakes Member •
Inland Waters Member •
Pacific •
If the following information is not filled out completely your applica
tion will not be processed.
Social Security #-
Completion
Date
November 6
Check-In
Date
Sei^ember 25
Course
Bosun ReoNtification
Firefighting: •Yes
(Sireel)
(State)
Rerertification Programs
• Yes
Mo./Day/Year
(Middle)
Check-In
Completion
Course
Date
Date
The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length.
High School Equivalency (GED)
September 4
October 16
October 30
December 11
Adult Basic Education (ABAE)
September 4
October 14
October 30
December 9
September 4
October 14
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Octobier 30
December 9
The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior
to some of the upgrading classes.
ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course
September 25
October 13
This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed
to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which
is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those
seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not
English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time.
Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement:
Upgrading Applkation
(Last)
1989 AduH iducation Sdiedule
September 15
October 27
Decanber 15
SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG
SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP
Name-
Compietibn
Date
December 8
December 8
December 15
November 24
February 2 ('90)
November 10
December 15
September 15
October 27
weeks of Sealift
• Refrigeration Systems
Maintenance & Operation
• Diesel Engine Technology
Q Assistant Engineer/Chief
Engineer Motor Vessel
• Original 3rd Engineer Steam
or Motor
• Refrigerated Containers
Advanced Maintenance
• Electro-Hydraulic Systems
• Automation
• Hydraulics
• Marine Electronics
Technician
STEWARD
• Assistant Cook Utility
• Cook and Baker
• Chief Cook
• Chief Steward
• Towboat Inland Cook
ALL DEPARTMENTS
• Welding
• Lifeboatman (Must be taken
with another course)
ADULT EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• High School Equivalency
Program (GED)
• Developmental Studies (DVS)
• English as a Second
Language (ESL)
• ABE/ESL Lifeboat
Preparation
COLLEGE PROGRAM
• Associates in Arts Degree
• Certificate Programs
No Iransportation will be paid
unless you present original
receipts and successfully
comi^te the course.
RETURN COMPLETED
APPLICATION TO:
Seafarers Harry Lundeberg
Upgrading Center.
Piney Point. MD. 20674
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Runaway Julktt Paul D'Anjou is Missing tind ^lnilangered^
Editor^s Note: The Seafarers LOG
has joined in a campaign with the
National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children to help locate
children who have run away or
who have been abducted. Seafar
ers who have information or who
spot any of these children are
urged to call the the National
Center or the local authorities
whose numbers are listed with
each article.
Julian Paul D'Anjou hasn't been
home for more than two years. On
July 30,1987, Julian, then 13 years
old, escaped from protective cus
tody in Montgomery County, MD.
A week later, an adult friend of
the family disappeared. Police
suspect the two are together.
on the case, but say they have few
solid leads to Julian's current
whereabouts.
At the time of his disappear
ance, Julian was 5 feet tall and
weighed 120 pounds. He has brown
hair and blue eyes. His mother,
Constance D'Anjou, says Julian
has a small scar over hjs right eye
lid. Before he ran away, Julian
was a freestyle bicycling enthusi
ast.
Neither the police nor the Na
tional Center have received any
recent sightings. Earlier the Na
tional Center received reports that
the boy and the adult he may be
with were spotted in the New
England area and New York and
Maryland, said Margaret Saun
ders, a caseworker for the orga
nization. Police also suspect they
may have traveled to Montreal,
Canada at one time.
"Last fall, we had a report he
might be in Montreal, we hired a
private investigator, but nothing
came out of it," Mrs. D'Anjou
said.
Date NlMlng: 07/30/87
Missing From: Rockville, Maryland
Date
Age at Db^ppeatance: 13 years old
Birth: 05/06/74
Sem'Male
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ii^|ht:5ft.
Weigfat: 120 lbs.
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David Vinjafnoories.
Julian Paul D'Aiyou
Julian has been listed as an "en
dangered runaway" by the Na
tional Center for Missing and Ex
ploited Children. Montgomery
County Police have been working
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guages. Crook said. In addition,
he has worked as a seafood bro
ker, an accountant and as a real
estate broker. Police believe he
was employed at a fish processing
plant in Croydon, NH last year.
Mrs. D'Anjou said before Julian
disappeared, Vinjamoories some
times called Julian by the nick
AFL-CIO Chief Affiims Workers' Rights
encouraged by government, "seek
to gain profit and power by de
nying working people effective
representation at the workplace
and in society at large.
"Harsh economic realities—the
rapid mobility of capital across
borders, the follies of irresponsi
ble deregulation and the predom
inance of a corporate financial sys
tem defined by speculation and
greed—threaten workers, thenfamilies and national progress,"
Kirkland added.
Blasting corporate raiders, asset-strippers and influence ped
dlers, Kirkland went on to say the
trade union movement will work
with builders, producers and cre
ators to usher in a whole new era
of productive and worthy enter
prise.
The AFL-CIO's number two
man, Thomas R. Donahue, ex
pressed grave concern for the un
raveling of laws which have in the
past protected the rights of work
ers.
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer
Donahue, in a Labor Day state
ment, said, "Workers are told they
have the right to strike, but that
right is curtailed sharply by a con
tinuing shift in the law." How
ever, this and other legal obstacles
have not diminished the labor
ilfi'
SHOULD CQNTACT
1989 Labor Day Message
The captain of labor's ship said
in a 1989 Labor Day message that
unions shall "continue to assert
the right to all workers to a fair
share in the wealth they help cre
ate."
Lane Kirkland, president of the
federation of American unions—
including the SIU—known as the
AFL-CIO, said the labor move
ment also will work to "secure
justice and dignity in the work
place and throughout society."
In a Labor Day statement to be
, publically released on the first
Monday of September, Kirkland,
who is a former merchant mariner
and member of the MM&P, noted
the trade union movement has
witnessed achievements resulting
from a resurgence of solidarity at
home and abroad.
"From the steadfast support of
AFL-CIO unions for their striking
brothers and sisters at Eastern
Airlines, to the courageous Polish
workers who have gathered under
the banner of solidarity to move
the course of world history, work
ing people everywhere are band
ing together ... to improve thenlives and the lives of fellow citi
zens," Kirkland said.
These developments, Kirkland
pointed out, come at a time when
forces hostile to trade unionism.
^th an Indian cnide
Child is
CSrqdBi^^
was placed in a Det^tiPn Center by {^lice
dien escqied from the furility.
Could Be With an Adult
Police and the National Center
believe Julian is in the company
of David Vinjamoories. Sgt. Les
Crook of the Montgomery County
Police Department's Youth Serv
ices Division said Vinjamoories is
an Indian male, 5 feet 9 inches
tall, 145 pounds, dark complexion,
black hair and brown eyes.
He is well educated, with an
MBA and fluent in several Ian- I
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Lane Kirkland
movement's historic weapons of
solidarity and determination.
Donahue cited innovative strat
egies employed by unions in or
ganizing, bargaining and servic
ing.
The AFL-CIO represents more
than 100 international and national
unions made up of working people
from all walks of life. In addition,
the SIU, organizations of profes
sional, construction, transport, in
dustrial and public workers are
members of the federation.
name "Bubby."
"Right now it's anybody's guess
where they are," Sgt, Crook said.
Mrs. D'Anjou, who now lives
in New Hampshire with her two
other sons, said if she could get a
message to Julian it would be a
simple one—"Please call. Let me
know you're all right."
107 Years
Of Labor Days
The first Labor Day was cele
brated on September 5, 1882, in
New York City. It was organized
by the Knights of Labor, a group
active in the last half of the 1800's
which considered itself "one big
union" for all workers. The Knights
of Labor called for observance of
the day with festivities, parades
and picnics.
After a few years, the idea of
Labor Day spread to other industriiil centers and finally became
the national holiday that will be
recognized this year on September
4.
In many places across the coun
try, the day will be observed the
same as it was originally, with
parades and picnics.
Samuel Gompers, founder and
longtime president of the Ameri
can Federation of Labor, charac
terized the holiday in this way:
"Labor Day differs in every es
sential from the other holidays of
the year in any country. All other
holidays are in a more or less
degree connected with conflicts
and battles of man's prowess over
man, of strife and discord for greed
and power, of glories achieved by
one nation over another. Labor
Day ... is devoted to no man,
living or dead, to no sect, race or
nation."
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HEADLINES
UNIONS TRAINING PROGRAM GOES ON THE ROAD TO HAWAII
SIU, TEXAS RANCHERS TEAM UP TO GET HORMONE-FREE BEEF TO UNITED KINGDOM
ARMY TRAINS TROOPS AT UNION’S SCHOOL
NY WWII MERCHANT MARINERS WIN VETERANS’ PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
TRADE REP EXPLORES REMOVAL OF MARITIME FROM TRADE TALKS
MARITIME GROUPS KEEP EYE ON OIL SPILL LIABILITY LEGISLATION
U.S. ADOPTS ILO SHIPBOARD STANDARDS FOR FOREIGN VESSELS CALLING ON U.S. PORTS
U.S. SHIPBUILDERS SEEK TO END UNFAIR FOREIGN YARD COMPETITION
SIU CREWMEMBERS PERFORM EFFICIENTLY IN MILITARY MANEUVERS
ILA EXTENDS PACT FOR ONE YEAR
SIU CREWED ON CAPE HORN CITED BY COLONEL FOR ‘PROFESSIONALISM’
LAWRENCE GIANELLA CREW HONORED
APL CREWS RESCUE 29 PEOPLE ABOARD A BURNING FREIGHTER AND A STRANDED SAILBOAT
AMERICAN EAGLE CREW WINS HEARTS OF TRAVELING FAMILY
DELL REMEMBERED, ACTOR AND MERCHANT MARINER
JUDGE O.K.’S PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
MURMANSK RUN VETERAN FEATURED IN NEWS ARTICLE ON FAMOUS WWII BATTLE IN THE BARENTS SEA
MACHINISTS THANK SIU FOR SUPPORT
GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION MOVES ON TRAIING AND WORK RULES
TEN FORMER SIU FISHERMEN CAL COLLECT WWII BONDS
DRUG TESTING RULES A ‘NIGHTMARE’
GARBAGE DUMPING REGS IN FORCE
NY TAX BREAK FOR WWII MARINERS
SEAFARER AND ARTIST ALBERT GUIDRY TAKES CUE FROM FAMOUS IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER HENSCHE
SCOUTS LEARN ABOUT VALUE OF U.S. SHIPPING THROUGH MTD PROGRAM
LUNDEBERG SCHOOL HOSTS 1989 BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE PARTICIPANTS
STEWARD CURRICULUM TO BE IMPROVED
ALVAREZ GETS PILOT LICENSE
ONBOARD THE PFC WILLIAM BAUGH IN DIEGO GARCIA
BOSUN SCOTTY BYRNE REVIEWS HIS FIFTY SEA-GOING YEARS
SIU MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT DIEGO GARCIA
KIRKSEY PHOTOGRAPHS LIFE ONBOARD THE OVERSEAS CHICAGO
BOSUN THOMAS SEAGER BURIED AT SEA IN JUNE
RUNAWAY JULIAN PAUL D’ANJOU IS MISSING AND ‘ENDANGERED’
AFL-CIO CHIEF AFFIRMS WORKER’S RIGHTS
107 YEARS OF LABOR DAYS
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Vol. 51, No. 8
1989
Periodicals
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