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'M'm The farm lobby dropped ite anticargo preference amendments from the Polish aid bill when it failed to garner enough votes for passage. .•I', . i ^ I i!- Pages . •> •• HF Secretary Rules IMU Not a U.S. Union M:' •; ••'.y; ''-ff-yii • ••k. Seamen's unions from around the world were notified by an ITF communication that the District 1 IMEBA/NMU connected international Maritime Union is not, in the eyes of the transportation union fecF eration, an American union. t--. ^•v -'|v Pages .-VK-. SIU Has Key Role in ^Housing Now' March i'.': -ji • ;• MTD fMaps 'Comprehensive' Maritime Policy WASHINGTON, DC—Delegates to the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department (MTD) biennial con­ vention meeting November 9-10 issued a call for the cooperation of Congress , the administration, business and labor to map a ''com­ prehensive" policy to revitalize the shipping and shipbuilding in­ dustry. Representing 43 affiliated na­ tional and international unions. delegates also acted on a wide range of issues of concern to the maritime industry and the labor movement generally. SIU President Michael Sacco, who serves as head of the MTD, opened the convention with an assessment of the challenges fac­ ing the maritime industry. Sacco said, "We recognize that a strong American-flag fleet and shipbuild­ ing sector will only come about S>" i- .r , -t'v' with leadership from the White House, continued efforts from Congress and cooperation from all groups within the industry." Addressing the convention were guest speakers Senator John Breaux (D-LA), TRANSCOM Di­ rector of Plans and Resources Ma­ jor General John Stanford, Con­ gressman Richard Gephardt (DMO), Congresswoman Helen DeContinued on page 6 ••J,,'- A Many celebrities attended a demonstration that called for affordable housing and an end to homelessness, including Dionne Warwicfc who is pictured above with SIU Port Agent Nick Celona. -"' •' y' •• :-y Ptige 10 3': n- -•. Summary Plan Descriptions for 1988 Great Lakes Tug & Barge Pension Plan and 1988 Seafarers Vacation Plan Pages 21 and 22 •-.i J ' . V"»*: tS-'V* thy*" >' I'r, 'I, ,'.y, 'i" . -. 1^-. • •• 'A y -^1. •-y M i: •' , v ' . �- ypr- ^ , -, ;7«-r#»r- VV:.v«Wvt'," f,.-..' • ••• 1".-",; ;-Tv''- - v.-w|,,- S£4J5WWS £06 :i:lWlwjfS>shyi-:;.; iR3S'0,^;v v^ifeiw'! • President's Report A V^ v> T c| • ',' • "S'-V;: -•' .'.J; .•-; iW'sS!'*>r ' .'• .v''-,'V ';•• ;.'>r m Our good friends and fellow trade unionists of the 42 other trade unions who share membership with the SIU in the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department continue to support the effort to strengthen the U.S. merchant marine. At our recently-concluded biennial convention in Washington, the convention delegates pointed to the inadequacy of America's merchant fleet and resolved to seek a cooperative effort by the Administration, the Congress, industry and labor to revitalize both shipping and ship­ building. The MTD, whose member unions represent workers in all segments of maritime operations asea and ashore, as well as a cross-section of America's organized workers, is the parent body, so to speak, of the highly effective net­ work of maritime councils which function on issues of mutual concern and interest in the various port cities up and down all coasts, on the Great Lakes and rivers. SIU members should understand the importance of the Maritime Trades Department, which has so often thrown its vital support to Seafarers' causes, just as it has in the causes of other affiliates whenever they have called upon the department for assistance. As a voluntary association of trade union organizations, the MTD is a classic example of effective inter-union cooperation at all levels, especially at the grass-roots level where it counts so much. AFL-CIO Convention Highlight At the AFL-CIO biennial convention, which followed that of the MTD, the highlight was clearly the dramatic appearance of Lech Walesa, the leader of the Polish democratic union movement and inspiration for Poland's struggle for freedom from the yoke of com­ munist party domination. Walesa, an electrician who began the struggle at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, is a worker who has fought in the trenches and who the communists have failed to muz­ zle despite repeated arrests and jailings. His appearance at the AFL-CIO convention was in response to an invitation extended to him some eight years ago but which Walesa couldn't accept until now because he feared the communist govern­ ment would not allow him to return should he have left Poland. Under his leadership, the free trade union organizatiori known as Solidarity, cracked the control of the communist dictatorship and brought about the first open elections since Russian troops installed the first Polish puppet leadership after World War 11. What is especially signiflcant about this remarkable achievement is that it is the direct result of trade union commitment to democracy. Walesa and his associates in Solidarity alone are responsible for giving Poles the taste of democracy and the hope for a better life. And the material support and encouragement that he was able to muster from beyond his own group almost exclusively came from free labor unions, particularly from the AFL-CIO unions of the United States. Seafarers should bear in mind, as all Americans should, that in all the mighty struggles against dictatorship and oppression, free trade unions were and are in the forefront of the battle for freedom; against the Nazism and the fascism of Hitler and Mussolini and the communism of Eastern and Central Europe, and wherever else the right to speak out is at stake. No other part of society plays as critical a role in the preservation of democracy as that of free trade unions. That's why those who seek to curb individual freedom first go after the trade unions. I Our Etest Ambassadors "'M •" :• ^ Among the many reasons for maintaining a strong and adequate American-flag fleet of merchant ships manned by American seamen is that it is in the nation's best interest to show our flag in the ports of the world, particularly when our vessels carry aid cargoes and other expressions of America's show of concern for the well-being of others throughout the world. And, equally important, American seamen can serve, as they so often have, as ambassadors of good will. Perhaps there can be no more striking example of the correctness of this view that the recent voyage, or rather mission^ of the MY Spirit of Texas, operated by Falcon Shipping/Seahawk Management, which left New Orleans with the first cargo of grain for Poland under the new U.S. assistance program in response to that nation's steps toward democracy. This was a historic moment and Seafarers can be proud of the role their union and their union brothers played in the event. The SIU and the Transportation Institute had a representative in Gdynia where arrangements had been made to celebrate the arrival of the Spirit of Texas and the discharge of its precedentsetting cargo. Details of this great ceremony and the exchange of fraternal greet­ ings between the SIU crew and the representatives of Solidarity, the free Polish trade union, appear elsewhere in the LOG, but I must express our pride in the MV Spirit of Texas crew who handled themselves in a manner that is a credit to their union and to all America. The report from the scene was that they were "outstand­ ing." • The irony in all of this is that some members of Congress who, fortunately, were outvoted by the majority of their colleagues, had attempted to have the Polish aid cargo shipped in foreign-flag bot­ toms, manned by foreign crews who could care less about creating good will for this nation. Had that been the case in the first shipment of aid cargo to Poland, it would have been what could be referred to, in the fancy language used by diplomats and politicians, as "a missed opportunity." Fortunately, the American flag flew over the vessel that tied up in Gdynia with U.S. grain and she was ably manned by an SIU crew of good will ambassadors. Polish Solidarity Officials Study SIU, Training Program Four officials of the independent trade union. Solidarity (Solidarnosc in Polish) looked to the SIU and the Lundeberg School for ideas that can be adapted in Poland. The Polish trade unionists were brought to the United States last month as guests of the AFL-CIO, the federation of national and in­ ternational unions in the United States. In a meeting with SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Joseph Sacco, the four union activists discussed how a trade union can protect its members' job security. Of partic­ ular interest to the Solidarity of­ ficials was the concept of the hiring hall. Upon hearing of the shipping and manpower procedures used by the communist regime in Po­ land, Sacco likened it to the crimp i.:.' f:''. Volume 51 Number 11 November, 1989 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthlyTiy the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, 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 President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glldewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith-, Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Hall and Deborah Greene, '• •:•• • 'j^ The Solidarity union members dock a ship in the Lundeberg School bridge simulator. system found in the United States earlier this century. Edward R^dziewicz, chairman of Solidarity's western Pomeran­ ian region and a member of the group's national executive com­ mittee, said his union finds itself in a position to change the system instituted by the communists. "But we must act quickly," Radziewicz told Sacco and SIU representa-. tives in the meeting, "because the. Polish people are fed up with 40 years under communism and now they want to see changes." Before 1989, Solidarity had functioned as an underground and outlawed democratic labor union. This year, the communist govern­ ment collapsed after negotiations with Solidarity that lead to elec­ tions. Today, Solidarity members hold positions in Parliament and the Prime Minister job. Other members of the Solidarity team were: Bogdan Zurek, direc­ tor of the inspection division for environmental protection at Huta Katawice and a vice director of Solidarity's environment commit­ tee., Edward Szwajkiewicz, an electrician by trade and a member of the presidium of the Solidarity temporary regional committee based in Gdansk and Tadeusz Piotrowki, secretary-general of the national section of Solidarity's steel workers union. At the Lundeberg School the Solidarity officials collected infor­ mation on training and joint labor/ management programs. .,j �'iwggi •• • 11989 Union-crewed Spirit of Texas Arrives in Gdynia with First Food Cargo SlU Moik Adsft lUott, SoBdaily, in SI^Aoad Cmmoay GDYNIA, POLAND—Members of the SIU paid tribute to Solidarity, Poland's free trade union, on the occasion of the arrival in the port city of the first U.S.-government generated food cargoes. member of the group's national More than 11,500 metric executive commission, with a let­ tons of sorghum were loaded ter from the SIU's President Mi­ in New Orleans last month chael Sacco to Solidarity's Presi­ and carried on the SlU-crewed Spirit of Texas, a vessel in the Falcon Shipping/Seahawk Man­ agement fleet. The grain arrived in Poland in early November. Bosun Fred Sellman spoke on behalf of the SIU during a ship­ board ceremony on November 2 attended by Solidarity niembers, the U.S. Ambassador to Poland John Davies, Bishop Czewslaw Domin — who serves as the chair­ man of the charity committee of the Polish Catholic Episcopate, representatives of the U.S./Polish Commission on Humanitarian As­ sistance and the Polish and Amer­ ican press. In a talk described by those present as "emotionally charged" and "moving," Bosun Sellman spoke of the respect American workers had for their brothers and sisters in Poland. Sellman, who has been shipping for 31 years, said SIU members and U.S. trade unionists had watched and lis­ tened in awe as Solidarity mem­ bers brought the communist gov­ ernment down. Solidarity was able to "pull it off by hanging tough, through diplomacy, tenacity and commitment," said Sellman. "When you stop to think about what they did, a handful of people in the shipyard, then they got an entire country behind them, and now it's affecting all of Eastern Europe," marvelled Sellman. Sellman presented Bogdan Lis, the head of Solidarity's interna­ tional affairs department and a dent Lech Walesa hailing the role of the independent union in Po­ land's emerging democracy. Lis thanked the people of the United States and American unions for their support of the democratic changes taking place in Poland. A mechanic by trade and a long time opponent of his country's communist system of government. Lis was arrested by the regime in 1984 for his attempts to establish a free labor movement. He was released in late '84, only to be arrested again by the Polish gov­ ernment in 1985. Lis was given amnesty in 1986 and went on to participate in the round table negotiations early this year between Solidarity and the communist authorities. It was these historic talks that led to the ar­ rangement for elections and an entry of the underground union. Solidarity, into the government. The SIU also donated four dic­ taphones to Solidarity. In pre­ senting the offlce equipment to Lis, Sellman said the SIU hoped the dictaphones would be of help to Solidarity members, office workers and officials. The SJU's ship committee, comprised of Sellman, Secretary Raymond Jones, Education Direc­ tor J. Badgett, Engine Delegate Edward L. Haymie, Deck Dele­ gate Teddy Daniels and Steward Delegate Larry Aldridge, handed out SIU pins, caps, scarves and jackets to Solidarity members. Detroit News Interviews Sellman When John Peterson, a reporter for the Detroit News, was writing a story on American labor's early and constant support for Solidarity he wanted to interview one of the thousands of U.S. trade unionists who gave money, time and hope to the outlawed Polish union. The AFL-CIO, knowing SIU members had just been in Poland delivering food cargoes carried on the Spirit of Texas, suggested Peterson caU the SIU. In a ship to shore call, Peterson interviewed SIU Ship Chairman Bosun Fred Sellman for an article that appeared in the Detroit News on Sunday, November 12. What follows are excerpts of the interview with the 57-year-old Bosun. Peterson:. What kind of reception did you receive when you docked in Gdynia? Sellman: They were evidently looking forward to our being there. Even the people up town when they saw you on the street knew that you were from the Spirit of Texas just by the way we were dressed and the way that we looked. They went out of thenthe Polish workers tell? way to be dice. Everybody treated SeDman: Well, they told some tales us like kings ... every place we about how really at times they had went. no guarantee they'd be around Peterson: What kind of stories did • -m . • i?-' It'; 1,^ "W -mi: Bosun Fred Sellman presents Solidarity officials with SIU pins, caps, jackets and scarves after a shipboard ceremony on the occasion of the arrival of the first American food cargoes to Poland. Accepting the SIU gifts are Solidarity officials Bogdan Lis (center), Andrzej Brzowski, Bogdan Olszewski and P. Wodyk. Adrian Karatnicki of the AFL-CIO's International Affairs Department (left) looks on. The Solidarity officials partici­ pating in the event thanked the SIU for its support of their struggle and presented the union with one of the organization's bronze me­ dallions. The ceremony on the Spirit of Texas was covered by Solidarity and European press. The union found it unusual that none of the footage filmed by American tele­ vision stations was available. Solidarity ("Solidamosc" in Polish) was bom in the shipyard of Gdapsk, Pol^d in 1980. It op­ erated as a legal and independent trade union until the crackdown of December 13, 1981 when the country's communist authorities imi:^sed martial law, confiscated Solidarity's property, seized its fiinds and jafled many of the or­ ganization's lexers and activists. During the time Solidarity op­ erated underground, the American labor movement, through the AFLCIO and its affiliates, sent the union printing presses, com­ puters, mimeograph machines, printer's ink, video cameras and radio broadcasting equipment. Working underground, the banned Polish union interrupted government radio broadcasts to deliver the message, "Solidarity Lives." By 1985,400 underground newspapers were being printed and distributed in Poland. In 1988, Sol­ idarity implemented successful strikes. On April 5,1989, the communist government signed an agreement with Solidarity to restracture the government and hold elections. Today, Solidarity members have been elected to many parliamen­ tary seats. The food cargo on the Spirit of Texas was the first sent under the American government's Polish aid program announced by President Bush during his visit to Eastern Europe last July. tomorrow because the govern­ ment would come down on them so tight, put them under house arrest, first one thing and another, .. and then tensions would ease a little bit. . . based on the premise that they had learned their lesson. . . .But as soon as they let them go back to work, they started the them up. They're not going to quit and they hung in there and they did it. Peterson: During your 31 years as a seafarer, have you had any ex­ periences that equal this one in terms of emotion? Sellman: Nothing, nothing that would equal this. It was like elec­ tricity going through everything over there. They know it's not going to happen overnight and they know it's going to be slow and long in coming. . . . Still, they're excited about it. Does that makes sense to you? It comes across to you, the people in the restaurants, the people just sit around in the shops. They're ex­ cited. It's like hey, we just had triplets, but you don't want to brag about it. I think they're also afraid to make too much out of it, be­ cause they don't want to make waves until it's been longer and they're a little more secure with their freedom. They're still think­ ing well maybe if somebody changes their mind, they'll come in hore and clamp down on us again. was my point when I said that by tenacity and commitment they had pulled something off that they couldn't have done by confrontation. I guess they finally just wore the author­ ities down. Now they're too pop­ ular, you can't really do anything to them, but neither can you shut Continued on page 13 • .W'-. • • , I- • '::y\ t 'i'k' . ' I't - , •' hj •••v., 4 < vi' i' '•» •• . . �m^-fm SOFARERS LOG Panama Debacle Exposes Of Iffettive U.5. 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Meanwhile, the United States government pol­ icy labels ships that fly the Pana­ manian flag owned by U.S. citi­ zens as under the nation's "effective control" ,for military purposes. For years, the American gov­ ernment has sidestepped its re­ sponsibility to maintain a strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet by insist­ ing that American-owned but for­ eign-registered ships are available U.S. policy labels ships flying the Panamanianflag as ^effectively controlled^ for military purposes. to the United States in times of national emergency or war. One of the principal havens for these runawayrflag operators is Panama, where the current mili­ tary and political debacle, coupled with longstanding efforts by the U.S. government to topple Gen­ eral Noriega's regime, explodes that myth of "effective control." On the one hand, the Depart­ ment of Defense considers Pana­ manian-flag vessels owned by U.S. citizens to be part of the fleet that would transport troops and cargo in the event of a military mobili­ zation. On the other, two U.S. federal courts have indicted Pan­ ama's ruler on drug trafficking charges, and President Biish has severed diplomatic relations with the Noriega regime. Noriega — responsible for the brutal beatings of Panamanian op­ position leaders and condemned throughout the world for election fraud — gleefully boasts of his power as Panama's strong-man, and insists he will continue to dodge pressures from the United States to bring him to justice on the drug charges. While raising the Panamanian flag during a birthday celebration shortly after American-courts an­ nounced the drug-running indict­ "We will stay with this flag and with this commander," concluded the man who ultimately controls Panamanian-flag ships. Yet, in the event of a military conflict, the U.S. government maintains it could "requisition" ships flying the Panamanian flag if the vessels meet American own­ ership requirements. What makes the Department of Defense believe that, in time of an American crisis, Manuel No­ riega would turn in his uniform as a general in the Panamanian De­ fense Force for a uniform as an admiral in the U.S. Navy? This fairy tale scenario is based on agreements made by American foreign-flag owners stating they will make their ships available to the U.S. government in the event of a national emergency. As a reward for this pledge, the runa­ way operator is eligible to partic­ ipate in a war risk insurance pro­ gram offered by the Maritime Administration. '^Patriotism of Convenience* The long-standing so-called "ef­ fective U.S. control" policy (EUSC) has come under contin­ uing attack from the SIU and other maritime unions because of its fraudulent nature. Arguing that the EUSC notion is unrealistic and a sham, the SIU has pointed out that the national interests of a foreign country will not always coincide with American security strategies. Furthermore, the SIU has em­ phasized that crews on foreignflag vessels have no allegiance to the United States. Proponents of a runaway flag fleet — including the nation's oil giants—^ claim that "effective U.S. control" demonstrates their pa­ triotic tendencies. But this is little more than "pa­ • • '-S triotism of convenience." They may pledge their allegiance to the American flag, but their first al­ legiance is to the profits they amass because they have reflagged their vessels abroad. The flag-of-convenience opera­ tors have run away to overseas registries precisely to evade U.S. taxes, enjoy the ability of hiring low-wage foreign nationals, avoid Coast Guard safety regulations and prevent exposure of their earnings in foreign currencies. SIU Denounces Sham in the September issue of the Seafarers LOG, SIU President Michael Sacco blasted the govern­ ment's policy of rigidly including foreign-flag vessels in U.S. na­ tional defense figures. Citing the Panamanian crisis, Sacco noted these inflated and fake numbers could lull the United States into a false sense of complacency. Relying on any theory that No­ riega would allow Panamanianflag vessels to take part in an American military mobilization makes the United States "look a little silly," the union noted. Although the U.S. government persists in clinging to its hollow theory of so-called "effective con­ trol," Sacco questioned whether, in time of national crisis, the United States would be able to count on an indicted drug trafficker shunned by the international community to come to its aid. "What does it take to wake up America?" asked Sacco. American military policy main­ tains a "forward strategy" of wag­ ing any conflict on the enemy's doorstep. That defense capability requires adequate and reliable U.S. Parent Company Foreign-Flag Merchant Ships (Asof July 1, 1988) Country No/Ships DWT Liberia Panama Bahamas Honduras 172 53 23 3 17,141,659 3,599,371 2,906,434 21,335 F B&O T 20 8 22 134 19 18 26 1 3 'k F: Freighters; refrigerated and unrefrigerated break bulk vessels, containerships, partial containerships, RO/RO barge carriers, cruise. B&O: Bulk dry bulk or combination liquid/dry. T: Tankers; crude petroleum, petroleum product, chemical tankers, LNG and LPG tankers. Source: Office of Trade Analysis and Insurance, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. There are 251 ships owned by Americans under the four registries re(»)gnized as ^effectively controlled* by the United States. m sealift power. The delusion of "ef­ fective control" creates a false sense of security and puts the United States at the mercy of unreliable foes like Manuel No­ riega. America Held Hostage The Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, established by the government to determine the ability of today's American fleet to meet our security needs, warned in its third report pub­ lished in 1988 that the militarily useful portion of the EUSC fleet can be expected to decline from the current total of 129 to only 53 ships by the year 2000. Chaired by Admiral Jeremiah Denton, a former Republican sen­ ator from Alabama, the presti­ gious commission pointed out that the nation should not be deluded into believing that all runaway vessels are militarily useful. What's more, the commission made clear that America cannot rely on the runaway-flag operators for military sealift capability. In words that cannot be misunder­ stood, it declared that America "cannot be held hostage to foreign economic strangulation." The report also addressed the potential for political differences that might arise between the United States and the runaway-flag ha­ vens, pointing out "the United States cannot in policy or practice depend on foreign assets, alone or in part, for assistance in situations where there are no commitments from our allies." Runaways Bring Cash to Panama The finance minister of Panama recently stated the income to his nation from its flag registry was close to $10 million in U.S. cur­ rency per year. The head of SECNAVES, the authority that oversees Panama's shipping registry, claimed the country's treasury receives a di­ rect annual income of $30 million in U.S. currency. Another $50 million is received in the form of fees paid to Panamanian agencies, lawyers and representatives who maintain offices for foreign-based companies. In other words, at a time when the Bush administration has com­ mitted itself to overthrowing the Noriega regime, it continues to encourage American shipowners to fatten Panama's treasury by operating their ships under that nation's flag. 1 �asnm NOVmBER, 1989 'Effective Contror Proves To Be A Sham In Crisis Situations '•. I-. • ' i ." •" Pictured above is a Panamanian-flag vessel docked at a U.S. port. In 1988, the United States government counted 53 ships under Panamanian registry that are owned hy American interests. How EUSG Policy Got Its Start -^', 'i • •'^ During the war of 1812, a num­ ber of American shipowners trans­ ferred their vessels to Portuguese registry to avoid capture by the British Navy. This strategic maneuver was a matter of military convenience and was employed only in wartime. Although there were always some American shipowners who have resorted to foreign-flag re­ gistry, the practice never amounted to much until World War II. The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 provided for military requi­ sitioning of vessels "documented under the laws of the United States." This was part of a con­ certed effort to help rebuild an American maritime industry that had been allowed to rust in layup in the years following the First World War, When allied shipping faced heavy damages inflicted by German Uboats, and tM Neutrality Act of 1939 tied this country's hands when it wanted to extend shipping as­ sistance to th^allies, the American government encouraged U.S. shipowners to transfer their ves­ sels to the friendly registries of Panama and Honduras. Flying the neutral flags of the two Latin American countries, these American-owned vessels were thus able to carry supplies to the allied forces with less risk of being torpedoed. Meanwhile, the Merchant Ma­ rine Act's requisitioning language was changed in 1939 so that in­ stead of providing a maritime mo­ bilization effort limited to vessels "documented under the laws of the United States," it extended the mobilization reach to include vessels "owned by citizens of the United States." As a result, when the United States entered the war, the Amer­ ican-owned vessels flagged in Pan­ ama and Honduras automatically came under control of the Amer­ ican government. ; v' ' • Bargain Basement Registries After World War II — with hundreds of war-built ships avail­ able to enter the shipping trades — the tax-free status, cheaper la­ bor and fewer regulations sdforded by the Panamanian and Honduran '•v , -.'J:- registries made it attractive for the oil monopolies, fruit companies, other carriers and many fly-bynight operators to actively seek out foreign-flag accommodations. The mass exodus from the American flag was exacerbated by a program called "trade-out-andbuild" enunciated by the Maritime Administration. MarAd claimed the transfer of war-built ships to the Panamanian, Honduran and Liberian flags would promote ship­ building at home. Maritime unions attacked the wholesale transfer to runaway re­ gistries, pointing out that such actions weakened the nation's se­ curity interest. Leaving a gaping hole in our defense capability, the unions argued, was a gamble not worth risking. The oil companies and other supporters of runaway flags pre­ vailed on the Department of De- The rhad desire of the runaway-flag owners to save a buck does not square with U.S. security interests. fense to endorse their efforts. This collusion resulted in the 1948 pro­ mulgation of the theory of "effec­ tive U.S. control." Maritime unions and military officers were assured by DOD and the State Department that this mysterious tie would inexorably bind the run­ away-flag operators and their ves­ sels to American interests. The Maritime Administration, in turn, made lucrative American war-risk insurance avaUable to vessels operating under the fraud­ ulent "effective U.S. control" theory. This valuable asset made Panamanian and Honduran flags and the Liberian registry, estab­ lished in the late 1940s, an even better deal for American shipown­ ers. Since 1948, maritime unions have repeatedly pointed out that the mad desire of the runaway-flag operators to save a buck does not square with America's national security interests. Although American military mobilization plans include Amer­ ican-owned vessels flying the Pan­ amanian, Honduran and Liberian flags — and since the early 1980s, the Bahamian flag — when ac­ tually called to action, the notion of "effective control" has crum­ bled. American maritime unions have pointed out that the phony umbil­ ical cord of "effective control" is based on agreements — not trea­ ties — with the governments of Panama, Honduras, Liberia and the Bahamas. Under international law, the unions note, only the state of registry has the right to requis­ ition vessels flying that country's flag. As recently as April 1988, the government's General Accounting Office (GAG) issued a report stat­ ing that EUSC ships "may not be requisitionable simply on the basis of ownership by foreign subsidi­ aries of U.S. corporations..." Many instances have brought America face to face with the fallacy of "effective control;" • In 1960, the Soviet Union dangled a few dollars under the noses of the runaway owners for lucrative oil transport charters. At a time when the Soviets were strengthening their position in Cuba, in open disregard of U.S. interests, American runaways car­ ried millions of tons of petroleum from the USSR to Castro's gov­ ernment. • During the war between Egypt and Israel in 1973, the U.S. tried to make good its pledge to aid Israel. The United States was ready to ship military and civilian sup­ plies to its beleaguered ally. But it found itself blocked from using American-owned vessels flying the Liberian flag. Why? Because the Liberian government had hastily passed an executive order prohib­ iting the use of Liberian-flagged vessels in U.S. efforts to support Israel's cause. • The Military Sealift Command chartered some American-owned foreign-flag vessels to transport supplies during the Vietnam con­ flict. The government agency re­ ported that, in some cases, the ships were prevented from sailing by Crewmembers who opposed American policies in Southeast Asia. T.f / .\.V fV-' "S- y. • '4; World Ranking of Countries' Merchant Fleets Based on Number of Vessels—1988 Rank 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 26. 26. 27. 28. • 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. •45. •45. 46. 47. •48. •48. •48. 49. •50. •50. 51. 52. 53. 54. •55. •55. Country Panama USSR Liberia Jap^n ' Greece China Italy Philippines United States Korea' West Germany Netherlands Spain Singapore United Kingdom Brazil India Turkey Indonesia Norway Denmark , France . Taiwan , • Sweden • Malaysia Argentina ' Senegal F •; Egypt Saudi Arabia Honduras Bulgaria Mozambique Iran Thailand Finland ^^ ' Canada Australia Belgium Venezuela , i V Mexico Madagascar Algeria Kuwait Portugal Ecuador Peru Cameroon Morocco Bangladesh Colombia Iraq Israel Chile Sri Lanka Pakistan Dominican Republic Nigeria Zaire Libya Switzerland Number DWT (000) 3,279 1,795 1,550 1,437 1,270 1,211 516 486 456 455 448 437 418 416 , F VFr-;'.:'. 395 FF.,- 333 ••F'. F; 332 .. , V-:-324. F. 319 1 . 279 '• 239 • 227 194 181 167 153 148 135 134 119 115 104 101 100 89 85 78 76 75 72 71 63 62 58 52 52 49 44 / 41 /. 41 . • 41 \ 40 \ 66,119 22,314 96,406 51,253 45,910 17,992 11,354 12,495 20,727 10,715 4,874 4,217 7,871 11,717 11,759 9,973 9,985 4,967 2,181 10,828 6,561 7,942 6,791 2,114 2,266 2,955 »»»«»« 38 38 36 35 34 31 29 29 V 1\. 1,330 • 4,626 550 »*#**» »»•*»» • »»*»»• y'yy: "• • -%'r • 'IF • ' 'i- • •. , • •if-..y • F'F 624 1,539 951 3,649 3,465 1,299 1,854 »*»»** 1,496 3,193 1,668 568 889 •»•».»» 474 413 579 842 631 754 WIS 603 524 508 'Denotes countries of equal rank. The table was compiled by the Transportation Institute from data provided by the following. | sources: Maritime Administration, Office of Technology Assessment, United States Trade Representative, United Nations Conference onTrade andDevelopment (UNCTADf,Prganlzation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Shipbuilders Council of America. \-Si", V-, . �'fi-;. sEAmmme •Hy 'Jf m Biennial MTD Convention Dologatos Urge Passage Of National Shipping and Shipbuilding Poliqr •f • Continued from page I W'S•i'". f^: > • < Vi tk. • >J • lich Bentley (R-MD), AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue and AFL-CIO Director of Legislation Robert McGlotten. Delegates attacked Eastern Air Lines for the company's union busting tactics that resulted in the current nine-month long strike being waged by MTD affiliates, the International Association of Machinists and the Air Line Pilots Association, The two unions are joined by the union representing Eastern flight attendants, the • ? •• 1C'. SIU President Michael Sacco opens biennial MTD meeting. Transportation Workers Union. MTD unions pledged to stand with their Eastern brothers and sisters by joining picket lines, providing material and monetary assistance. The convention maritime policy resolution passed with unanimous support of the delegates. It called for creation of a cabinet-level po­ sition with oversight responsibility for maritime affairs, endorsed a national sealift policy, affirmed the need to exclude maritime services from world trade negotiations, urged the U.S. government to take steps to address the projected manpower shortage in ship con­ struction, repair and operation and ptrentiZ i-V..' m"::w te |/'S j-l-\;;;', - ;• •: '- J- . - • 5? • • ; i' '. • .; of a compreP hensive pro­ gram to revi­ talize the U.S.flag fleet. MTD Ex­ ecutive Sec­ retary Treas­ urer Jean Ingrao reported Ingrao that all affiliates had backed the AFL-CIO's boycotts and pledged continued support of the United Mine Work­ ers in their fight with the Pittston Company, a conglomerate that unilaterally cut off the health cov­ erage of 1500 min^ worker reti­ rees, widows and disabled minors. The MTD delegates urged Con­ gress to pass legislation that would provide a mechanism to ensure funding of benefits programs for the striking mine workers. Senator John Breaux (D-LA) said Congress would not allow a weakening of the nation's cargo preference laws. Speaking of the Senate's maritime agenda for next year, Breaux said there was a great deal of interest in "cash transfer," the term used to describe a policy of having recipients of American foreign aid buy goods manufac­ tured or produced in the United States and shipped on U.S.-flag vessels. Breaux noted that in his 17 years in Congress he had never seen as much willin^ess to take positive ac­ tion in support of maritime. He con­ gratulated the MTD for its work de­ fending shipping and shipbuilding workers and pledged, 'Twill not do anything with­ out sitting down with you and mak­ ing sure you are Breaux part of the program to put maritime back in the fore­ front." Speaking on behalf of TRANSCOM, the joint defense agency that coordinates air, sea, rail and highway transportation for the military. Ma­ jor General John Stanford said the na­ tion's forward defense strat­ egy demands a viable, healthy U.S.-flag fleet. "A forward defense strat­ egy means we can defend this country on any Stanford beachhead in the world," said Stanford. "We need the capability to deploy rap­ idly, to move troops and to sustain them. . . 95 percent of what we carry to war would be carried on U.S.-flag carriers." Stanford said TRANSCOM is "absolutely concerned" that no new commercial ships are being built in the U.S. and that trained seafarers are in decreasing supply. In concluding, he told the dele­ gates, "TRANSCOM is your ad­ vocate. Use us as your advocate." Congressman Richard Gephardt (D-MO), who serves in the lead­ ership of the House of Represen­ tatives, spoke of the trade imbal­ ance and national deficit confronting the United States. He recalled a meet­ ing with Japanese businessmen who told him the United States should de­ nominate dollars to yen. "I am re­ minded," he said, "of the old adage— creditors make de­ mands, debtors ac­ Gephardt cept and follow de­ mands. Debtors are weak." Gephardt said it was time for Congress and the administration to institute fair trade, so an Amer­ ican businessman had just as fair a shake in Japan as a Japanese businessman has in the United States. m Delegates to the biennial MTD convention are pictured above in the meeting's opening session. in the world's merchant fleets and Congresswoman the number one industrial nation." Helen Delich Ben­ AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer tley (R-MD) told Thomas R. Donahue called for a the delegates national "maritime bluntly, "If we policy that assures should have to de­ a fair share of both fend freedom, we government and cannot do it with commercial car­ fast food hamburg­ goes" are allocated ers and french fries to U.S.-flag car­ out of the service Bentley riers. Robert economy." It will McGlotten, the take a strong merchant marine, AFL-CIO's legis­ she said. She charged that bu­ lative director said reaucrats were giving America "Politics is the Donahue away to foreigners, to the detri­ name of the game," and called on ment of the United States. "We delegates to get involved in fedneed a revolution of spirit, a spirit Continued on page 25 that savs America is number one AFL-CIO Delegafes Honor Lech Walesa WASHINGTON, DC—The 1989 Biennial convention of the AFLCIO was marked by the presence of Lech Walesa, the shipyard elec­ trician who heads Solidarity, Po­ land's free trade union movement, and the reaffiliation of the United Mine Workers Union to the "house of labor." "A vast movement for democ­ racy and freedom is developing in my country," said Walesa. "It is changing the political face of Po­ land and of the world. And that movement has been made possible only through the peaceful struggle of working people, of trade union­ ists like you and I," Walesa told the hundreds of delegates attend­ ing the AFL-CIO's 18th Consti­ tutional Convention during his November 14 speech. The reaffiliation of the United Mine Workers signals a strength­ ened solidarity among U.S. unions. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland welcomed the Mine Workers and five other unions that have affiliated with the AFL-CIO in the last ten years. "Today, we can proudly say that this movement is more united in solidarity and is more broadly representative of the whole family of labor than it has been for at least half a century," Kirkland said. In other convention action, del­ egates mapped out organizing strategies, legislative initiatives, programs to increase membership services and unanimously re­ elected AFL-CIO President Kirk­ land and Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue to another two year term. Solidarity leader Lech Walesa (middle) is pictured above with SIU President Michael Sacco and his wife Sophie at the AFL-CIO convention. �'•: •>. • , NOWMBER, 1989 ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS NATIONAL SEALIFT POLICY The administration unveiled its long-awaited policy statement on sealift last month to generally un­ favorable reviews. It's not what the administration said, it's what it failed to say. "The administration's policy looks good on paper, but in prac­ tice, it is hollow because it offers no new approaches," sa;id CongressWoman Helen Bentley (RMD). The policy statement, said James Henry, president of the Transpor­ tation Institute, an association of 140 U.S.-flag operators, is "a pale reflection of previous drafts" that "adds little more than platitudes to the body of maritime statutes already in effect. "It is unfortunate that an initi­ ative that is the culmination of much concerted effort on the part of the industry and defense plan­ ners reflects so little of the input ofeither." In contrast to its predecessor, the Bush administration said the American-flag merchant marine would be the first source of sealift, and it de-emphasized the role Of the reserve fleet. But these wel­ come changes were all but ob­ scured by the administration's failure to back up its words with any concrete commitments. In issuing the statement, the administration stressed that while it supported a strong Americanflag merchant marine, it is opposed to legislation introduced in Con­ gress earlier this year incorporat­ ing recommendations made by the President's Commission on Mer­ chant Marine and Defense. Furthermore, the administra­ tion's sealift policy paper re­ mained deliberately vague on new monies for the maritime industry. Representative Bentley also blasted the notion that foreign-flag vessels would be available to the United States in a time of war. "The sealift policy is flawed be­ cause it makes the unfortunate assumption that U.S.-owned, but foreign-flagged vessels, coupled with allied shipping resources will Ikk kv . >' .' be readily available to the U.S. in the event of a war or national emergency. "There is a continuing belief, despite past actions to the con­ trary, that our allied and foreign mariners are willing to participate in our problems," Bentley said. After a short introduction reaf­ firming the importance of sea­ lift to the nation's defense strate­ gies, the policy statement made the following six points: • The U.S.-flag merchant ma­ rine, to the extent that is possible, will be relied upon to provide sealift in peace, crisis and war. In peacetime, the Department of De­ fense will operate the minimum number of sealift ships, including reserve ships, to meet the Joint Chiefs of Staff s exercise require­ ments which cannot be accom­ modated by U.S.-flag vessels. • The U.S. might be forced to act unilaterally to protect its in­ terests, and when it does, suffi­ cient American sealift sources must be available. • In addition to the U.S.-flag merchant marine, the U.S. wijl continue to rely on the so-called effective U.S. control vessels. • The Department of Defense will determine sealift require­ ments and coordinate its efforts with the Department of Transpor­ tation. • The Departments of State and Transportation, the Special Trade Representative and other appro­ priate agencies shall ensure that international agreements and fed­ eral policies protect our national security interests and do not put the U.S. industry at a disadvan­ tage. • The development and imple­ mentation of specific sealift and supporting programs will be made with full consideration of the costs and benefits involved. New pro­ grams to enhance our ability to meet national security require­ ments shall compete for resources with other national security pro­ grams. Great Lakes Members Approve New Contract '" S' SIU members sailing aboard tbe four vessels in tbe Inland Lakes Management fleet approved a new four-and-a-balf year contract last month. Pictured above with SIU Bosun Jim Sbupert (center) are tbe union's Great Lakes Vice President Byron Kelley (right) and Algonac Port Representative Andy Goulet. Behind them is tbe vessel E.M. Ford. A' ; -- -Jk kv" Ships like tbe Tropicana, pictured above, were cited by the National Transportation Safety Board for widespread safety violations in a study released last month. Tbe Tropicana was singled out for refusing to install smoke detectors and was listed among several hazardous foreign-flag cruise ships. Study Blasts Safety Record Of Foreign-Flag Cruise Ships NTSB Urges Greater Government Control The government's safety watch­ dog agency, in a report to Con­ gress released last month, charged that many foreign-flag cruise ships operating from U.S. ports and car­ rying American passengers are floating safety hazards that could lead to a major sea disaster. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) study recom­ mended greater and more strin­ gent regulation of the foreign-flag passenger ship industry. Among the safety threats cited by the government agency found on foreign-flag cruise ships, par­ ticularly the day trip vessels dock­ ing in Florida, were the inadequate training of crewmembers, the in­ ability of the crew to communicate in a common language with each other or the passengers, employ­ ees that didn't know how to fight fires and poor safety procedures. NTSB investigators said many cruise ships registered in Liberia, Panama and the Bahamas were particularly hazardous. Vessels singled out in the report were the Tropicana that sails from Port Ev­ erglades, Viking Princess from the port of Palm Beach, Discovery I from Miami and the entire SeaEscape fleet. 'Life Rafts, That Won't Float' Among the unsafe conditions found by agency investigators were rotted fire hoses, broken sprinkler systems, life rafts that wouldn't float and fire doors that wouldn't close. The agency criticized Carnival Cruise Lines for refusing to co­ operate with a government inves­ tigation of an accident involving the company's ship Celebration and a Cuban freighter last Feb­ ruary. The incident, which hap­ pened in international waters, left three Cuban seamen dead. The NTSB recommended the Coast Guard be extended authority to investigate international water ac­ cidents involving foreign-flag cruise ships based in the U.S. and pa­ tronized by Americans. Noting that American lives are 4 at risk, the NTSB urged greater governmental control over for­ eign-flag cruise ships. Investiga­ tors recalled instances where the cruise ship companies had refused to follow NTSB or Coast Guard recommendations. The Tropi­ cana's owners, for example, had resisted placing smoke detectors on the vessel, despite Coast Guard complaints. , .•). .f; • -ri' :• 'ti- k •' . - .K • ''K • The study found crewmembers unable to communicate in a common language. While American mariners are subject to alcohol and drug tests, foreign seamen working on for­ eign-flag vessels sailing in Amer­ ican waters and carrying U.S. cit­ izens are not. The agency called for legislation granting Coast Guard authority to test employees aboard foreign-flag vessels operating reg­ ularly from U.S. ports. Other recommendations in the report were mandatory central­ ized automatic fire controls, ven­ tilation systems that shut down in the event of a fire, fire doors equipped with release mecha­ nisms, automatic sprinklers and regularly conducted emergency drills. The agency suggested that crew language barriers be eliminated by having at least 75 percent of the crew able to communicate in Eng­ lish. The NTSB also urged better and ongoing crew training, fire fighting classes, onboard manuals available to all crewmembers on their ship's operation and better dissemination of shipboard emer­ gency procedures. The NTSB's report is now be­ fore Congress. Consideration of the findings will begin in next year's legislative session. • • " ' ••• 'hv • • '-v. • r.-. T" ,, ''ki' A"-; k- V' • • " t' '?••••' f �SaFARCRS m /7f General Serretary Upholds IH/IU Suspension .••'-"li-'r/.a,' .• '•» -•' Of ).; I> ' l!K^ V' ••yO:.' -0"- S'l'- ""r ' ,i 1 • 't'f t: T^. • a- I I The head of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has ruled that the Cayman Islands-based International Mari­ time Union (IMU), a group with connections to District 1 MEBA/ NMU, can no longer claim to be an American organization for pur­ poses of the ITF's flag-of-convenience (FOG) organizing campaign. The decision was made public in an October 16 communication from Harold Lewis, the ITF's general secretary, to representatives of seamen's unions from around the world. • • American unions, under ITF policy, have thd first shot at or­ ganizing seamen working on for­ • i. •.'. hO.' o eign-flag vessels that are owned by U.S. citizens. The ITF, an international federation of trans­ portation unions, allows a bona fide national seamen's group first jurisdictional rights to flag-of-convenience vessels owned by indi­ viduals of the same nationdity. Once a ship is organized by the national union, the contract is sub­ mitted to the ITF's Fair Practices Subcommittee to determine if it meets ITF standards. Upon ap­ proval of the collective bargaining agreement, the ITF issues the sig­ natory company a so-called Blue Certificate that signals to the world's maritime community the vessel is operated with a union contract. Coast Guard Proposes New Tankerman and Z-Card Rules 00 1 .n '.• . .. X-' w • ' •• -^. I i\.- tf'. ;•-•'*». . r' irii. 'i 0 I-: ^'• -f:-. iS' • I: Mr. (;• , i:. i(: ; " rr-~• •• •' r • ' The U.S. Coast Guard is pro­ posing changes in the issuance of merchant mariner documents and the status of pumpmen and tankermen in an effort to prevent oil spills like those that wrecked America's coasts this spring. The regulations were presented to the public in the Federal Reg­ ister last month and the Coast Guard is soliciting commentary. Spokesmen for the agency said the government would like to see the new regulations in place by early next year. Currently, the Coast Guard is holding hearings around the country to encourage suggestions on the possible changes. The agency has proposed the issuing of new Coast Guard doc­ uments every five years. In the event such a proposal is enacted, the Coast Guard proposes that individuals already in possession of a Z-card be allowed to keep their documents for up to five years after the law is adopted. The changes regarding tankers and barges would eliminate the pumpman and tankerman en­ dorsements as they now are writ­ ten. In their place, the Coast Guard is proposing endorsements in the following categories: TankermanPIC (person-in-charge) for tank­ ers, Tankerman-PIC for barges, Tankerman-Assistant and Tankerman-Engineer. According to SIU Assistant Vice President Augie Tellez, who has been monitoring the Coast Guard's proposals, the suggested changes should not result in lower manning scales. He said there is a possi­ bility that personnel could be in­ creased. The proposals, as presented, re­ quire tankers of more than 5000 gross tons to carry a minimum of two tankerman-PIC's, three tankerman-assistants and two tankerman-engineers. On tankers of less than 5000 gross tons, the proposals call for at least two tankermanPIC's and two tankerman-engineers unless only one engineer is required. Bill Eglinton, director of voca­ tional education at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea^ manship, reported his group is prepared to change course mate­ rial to accommodate the new reg­ ulations. If the proposed tankermen rules go into effect, new classes covering Coast Guard en­ dorsements for dangerous liquids and liquified gases will be added to the curriculum, he said. "After speaking with Christo­ pher Heizer at Coast Guard head­ quarters, it appears our currently approved tankerman course will suffice for our pumpmen and tankermen engaged with dangerous cargoes," Eglinton said. "How­ ever, our LNG tdnker personnel may need a different course." If the new endorsements are adopted, the Coast Guard said Lundeberg School class certifi­ cates will be accepted as a sub­ stitute for their tests. Both Tellez and Eglinton view this as a posi­ tive step because Lundeberg School courses can emphasize hands-on training. Questions about the IMU's le­ gitimacy were raised by District 2 MEBA and the SIU at a May meeting of the ITF's Fair Practices Committee, a forum that brings together the world's free seamen's unions. The two U.S. unions asked how a Cayman Islands-based group could represent itself to foreign seamen's unions and to owners of foreign-flag vessels as being "American." At the May meeting, the ITF suspended the issuance of Blue Certificates to companies that had signed collective bargaining agree­ ments with the IMU until an in­ vestigation had been completed to determine the nationality of the organization. In his October 16 communica­ tion, Lewis said prior to the March 1988 merger between District 1 MEBA and the National Maritime Union, the IMU was considered by both the ITF and the NMU to be an affiliate of the NMU. In September, Lewis was informed by the president of District 1 MEBA/NMU that the "IMU did not become an affiliate of MEBA by virtue of the District No. 1 and National Maritime Union merger, nor has the IMU since attained the status of an MEBA affiliate." "In light of this information," said Lewis, "there are no longer any grounds, by any test, for re­ garding the IMU as effectively American. ... My conclusion, then, has to be that the IMU is no longer qualified to negotiate or conclude collective agreements for U.S.-owned FOC ships within the terms of ITF policy and practices and has not been so since the NMU's merger with MEBA Dis­ trict 1." Lewis also informed the ITF's member unions that the "practical consequences" of the decision would be considered in further ' communications. Senate Leader Backs Down On Cargo Preference Fight Senators who proposed that food cargoes to Poland be exempted from the nation's cargo preference laws threw in the towel on No­ vember 14 and withdrew their amendments. "Let me be candid, I have de­ cided not to offer these amend­ ments because I do not have the votes," said Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole, a leading proponent of farm interests that have long sought to ship American food aid on foreign-flag vessels. As a result, both the House and Senate versions of the Polish aid bill are free of any changes in existing cargo preference laws that require 75 percent of American food giveaways to be carried on U.S.-flag ships. For the past several months, long-time cargo preference oppo­ nents have tried to capitalize on the emotional events in Eastern Europe by seeking a waiver of U.S.-flag shipping requirements on food cargoes going to Poland. Last month, the House of Rep­ resentatives defeated a similar proposal in October by a vote of 228-170 after a dramatic floor de­ bate. ^Let me be candid ... I do not have the votes.^ — Senator Dole Speaking at a convention of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO this month. Sen. John Breaux (D-LA) questioned the real motives of the amend­ ment's backers. If they were really concerned about cutting costs, he said, then "why not just buy the grain from Argentina or Brazil? I'm sure Senator Dole wouldn't support that." Mel Pelfrey Mel Pelfrey Of D2 MEBA Dies at 59 Melvin H. Pelfrey, Great Lakes vice president of the District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation-American Maritime Of­ ficers, died of a heart attack while on vacation in Colorado on Oc­ tober 17. Known to many as a champion of U.S. Great Lakes mariners for more than 30 years, Pelfrey, 59, chaired the Great Lakes Task Force, a government/labor/indus­ try coalition that promoted legis­ lative programs to promote mari­ time growth in the eight-state region. He was also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment Toledo Port Council, vice president of National MEBA, trustee of the District 2 MEBAAMO Pension, Medical, Vacation and Safety and Education Plans. Pelfrey was the son of a steelworker. He left home shortly after high school to work in the "Pitts­ burgh Fleet" of the Great Lakes iron ore carriers owned and op­ erated by the former U.S. Steel Corporation. He obtained his first licensed position in 1954. In 1956, the Ohio native helped organize and lead a successful three-week strike for union rec­ ognition. The action resulted in a three-year contract that included many significant improvements: overtime for work in excess of 40 hours a week—rather than the industry standard of 56 hours be­ fore overtime, paid holidays and vacations and seniority in hiring. By 1957, Pelfrey had been elected vice president of what was to be­ come District 2 MEBA. In 1978, he was named to his first term as Great Lakes executive vice pres­ ident of the union. Pelfrey and District 2 MEBA President Raymond McKay estab­ lished the world's first fully inte­ grated bridge-engine room-radar/ ARPA ship simulator training pro­ gram at the union's Toledo facility in 1980. The daily newspaper of Toledo, OH, the Toledo Blade, eulogized Pelfrey in an editorial. Pelfrey, said the newspaper, raised Tole­ do's status as a first class port and stabilized labor relations in the city "without sacrificing an iota of commitment to trade unionism. Toledo is known first and foremost as a labor town, and no one carried labor's flag more proudly, or with greater integrity, than Melvin Pel­ frey." :,:W �NOW/HSfff, 1989 '7*^ •-T •s'^ ••••-- -•'- •••• -• • • • • - - - .- Vl'-W"^ •/ SIU Gov't Services DIvlsioh Lends Hand in Earthquake Clean-up SIU members who work for ^he Military Sealift Command helped to clean the MSCPAC headquar­ ters last month after the Oakland (CA) building was rocked by the largest earthquake to hit the region since 1906. The five-story facility suffered minor structural damage to some walls, windows and steps. File cabinets and picture frames crashed to the floor during the 17 seconds of rumbling. The building was closed for 14 hours after the quake to make sure there was no more damage. Most employees were given two days of administrative leave as water was not available for 40 hours after the disaster. SIU members, who sail in un­ licensed positions on MSCPAC vessels, came to the command's building in Oakland to lend a hand. Some were there at the time of the earthquake because they had been awaiting their next ship as­ signment. Navy ships, helicopters and Seabees provided emergency services and assisted in the recov­ ery efforts following the earth­ quake. The USNS Mercy housed a large number of Seabees who worked to restore vital services to Naval Supply Center Oakland and other military installations. The hospital ship also stood by with emergency medical facilities that included extensive blood bank services. SIU Member Is NATO Srhelar A 14-year veteran of the SIU has been awarded a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) en­ dowment to study the effects of petroleum pollution on the oceans. As part of his scholarship studies, 35-year old James Gravelek par­ ticipated in the SlU's new oil spill prevention and emergency con­ tainment and clean up course at the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. Currently enrolled at Cleveland State University in Ohio and working towards a masters in ur­ ban studies, Gravelek has nar­ rowed the focus of his studies to environmental risks posed by ma­ rine transport of hazardous chem­ icals. To this end, he obtained the NATO fellowship to inventory maritime accidents involving li­ quified gases, other bulk chemi­ cals and chemicals transported in package form in U.S. waters since 1983 and to list counter measures such cargo transfer, recovery at sea and chemical treatment used in these events. Deck-department member Gravelek is excited about his stud­ ies and the NATO scholarship. "It is quite an honor," Gravelek said. "It also is quite a challenge and I look forward to it." Since attending the Seafarers ;7V-g- Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship as a trainee, Gravelek has continued to pursue a mari­ time education. Gravelek applies for any scholarship or grant avail­ able in his field of studies. That is how he came across the NATO grant. The Cleveland, OH native had dropped out of junior college when he enrolled in the Lundeberg School's trainee Class 187 in 1975. He had worked on several vessels, including the Delta Queen, before being accepted to study at Piney Point. "1 wanted to learn as much as 1 could, as quickly as I could," he recalled. Instructors' notes from his days as a trainee included re­ marks like "ambitious" and "hard working." Upon graduation as a trainee, Gravelek said, "If it were not for the SIU, I would be alone on the wet lonely streets." Within two years, Gravelek up­ graded with AB and FOWT en­ dorsements and had obtained his union "A" book. During this time he continued to pursue a college education. He used the training he had received at Pjney Point, in­ cluding celestial navigation in 1981, and the school's correspondence program, to obtain one of the first Associate in Arts in nautical sci­ -if*! & MSCPAC unlicensed mariners, awaiting reassignment in Oakland last month when the Northern California earthquake struck, help clean the command headquarters. Unlicensed mariners working for MSCPAC are members of the SIU. ence degrees from Charles County Community College in Maryland. In 1982, Gravelek applied for and won a two-year Seafarers Scholarship. He used the funds to get a Bachelor of Arts in urban studies from Cleveland State Uni­ versity in 1984. All during this time he was sail­ ing and upgrading: LNG in 1979, Quartermaster in 1984, and Master Mate - Freight Towing and Sealift Maintenance and Operations in 1985. He also became a member of District 2 MEBA. In the fall of 1986, Gravelek attended Plymouth Polytechnic, a higher education institution in En­ gland. Through the school's De­ partment of Shipping and Trans­ port courses, he learned more about port management, towage, sal­ vage and offshore operations. Gravelek expects to graduate from his current masters program at Cleveland State by spring 1990. He has applied to work On his Ph.D. at the National University of Singapore. Gravelek believes he owes the SIU for all the opportunities the union has provided him. He hopes to repay the union through the research he has conducted and his recommendations for maritime disaster prevention. 1^7 m 'J' ''M- USNS Diehl Qm Gives Tom of Ship Residents of the village of Whittier, AK got a good view of their first Military Sealift Command oiler thanks to four members of the SIU. Bosun/Mate Arthur Luellen, AB's John Fahey and Michael Hayes and OS Kevin Stewart as­ sisted in giving tours aboard the USNS Walter S. Diehl to WhitT tier's grade-school students, local officials and most of the town's 300 residents. The Diehl spent six days in Whittier to take on fuel while par­ ticipating in the exercise PACEX 89. The crew of the 180,000-barrel ship showed their appreciation for the village's hospitality by hosting a chili cookout the final night the vessel was in town. Whittier is located at the west­ ern end of Prince William Sound between two glaciers. The only access to the village is by sea­ plane, ship or train through a ninemile tunnel. The port is ice-free year round. Much of the talk with the; cr^w concerned the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Although Whittier was not directly affected by the March disaster, the residents talked can­ didly about the accident as the community's primary industries are fishing and tourism. The only trouble that occurred during the stay was when a black bear wandered through Whittier one evening blocking the path of a crewmember trying to visit town. The crewmember waited for the bear to move before he continued on his journey. BALL James Gravelek adds to his research on the effects of pollution to the maritime environment in a recent Oil Spill Prevention and Emergency Containment and Clean-up course at Piney Point. 'i Chief Mate Bob Wiley (left) and SIU crewmembers gave tours to Whittier area residents of the USNS Diehl while the ship was docked at the western end of the Prince William Sound. •;" M- • • S- /f; �SaFMEKSm W-:M tSj; ife -'«!; • ••- < •:- •^.; , • i •-: . v.', • I-,.. . •:' ' MiSM " , •i:i' 'B :ii •l-v 'fl- Pr W' ' ft.• V m§§im. i%.. ;r;ft-ft.;:.. 'r .'•••v:; More than 150,000 people attended the Housing Now demonstration in Washington, DC l^t month (photo left). Above, pictured in front of the Capitol building are SIU members (front r^, left to right) Richard McTernan, Kenneth Spruill Jr., Sidney Stratos II, Jeffrey Peterson, Thomas Cyrus, Anthony Tine, Rodney Norris, Nicholas Marcantonio, (back row, left to right) Michael DiAngelo, W. Moody, Wendell Price Jr., Mark Moran, Brien Collins, Marvyn Chester and Mark Drinkard. banners with their union's insig­ While 150,000 people marched nia, participated in the demon­ in Washington, DC demanding an stration. SIU member Bob Morard end to homelessness and creation said, "It's pretty good being here. of affordable housing, SIU mem­ I was at the rally last month for bers assisted rally organizers by the Eastern strikers. The SIU working with the many famous turned out there too." actors and musicians that joined SIU members not only attended the October 7 demonstration. When the rally, but played a key role asked how he felt to be part of the serving as marshals. Dominic Ray, event, SIU member Keith Hall an SIU member, said, "It's a real said, "I'm proud because it's for opportunity to be here today. You a real good cause." don't get many chances to help The rally, organized by a broad people out, especially when they coalition of more than 200 orga­ really need it." nizations, including the AFL-CIO, SIU member Michael Sardpnne brought together individuals from told the LOG he was glad to play all walks of life. a role in the rally. "I'll be shipping Jack Joyce, president of the In­ out in a couple days, my first ship. ternational Union of Bricklayers This is just icing on the cake," he and Allied Craftsmen, an AFLsaid. CIO affiliate, speaking to the crowd of thousands, said decent housing has become unaffordable "for working people and the working poor. America is in danger of not being America anymore." Joyce heads the AFL-CIO housing com­ mittee and acted as the federation of international and national union's liaison to the Housing Now march. Thousands of trade unionists, wearing caps, jackets and carrying Top photo, Katy Sagal, who plays "Peggy Bundy" on the TV show "Married with Children," autographs upgrader Brent Lainnier's SIU hat. Directly above, Thomas Guffey is pictured with actress Heather Locklear. |;f "'T :|,P,:;V 1i" :' •- Lou Gossett Jr. (center) is flanked by SIU members Dave Coleman (left), Jerry Woods, Charles SpradUn and Brien Collins. Above, Stoney Jackson with Lundeberg School safety department representative Joan Westmoreland. SIU members Sean McCh^ky (left) aitd C. Perez are pictured in front of the rally's stage area. �!S5W< 7989 •1 .»e* OA»„ »/ r;;y> •'n,., -^-; •».-r ; %n-',,>.is Jiy-rt'U A.4J- •.. . .- -•<;-•••• n Twelve Bosuns Complete Intensive Recertification Course :',?,;iva' • :<."-L:A\- • /,.' 'b-- ,'W r^.s'' ^ .•• ^V.-Aniv, Twelve SIU men obtained seniority with the SIU. Take recertified bosun status upon advantage of Piney Point fa­ graduating earlier this month cilities. And learn to work as from an intensive six week a team — the SIU, seamen course at the union's Harry and industry. American sea­ Lundeberg School of Sea­ men are the best. Welcome manship. aboard." Bosun John Noble de­ Jessie Thomas said he scribed the course: "The would do his part to spread hands-on training has up­ the word about the union's graded our skills in oil spill training schedule. "I'll tell prevention or containment, my fellow crewmembers to first aid, CPR, fire fighting, get back here and do their crane and fork truck opera­ part to upgrade." tions. Classroom work hais Garry Walker summarized increased our knowledge in for all the bosuns. "This is damage control, underway an opportunity for me to replenishment and helo (hel­ thank everyone — those of icopter) operations." you at the school, the union When asked what course officials, the members . . ." he found the most helpful. Tony Zizzo emphasized the Bosun Raul Iglesias an­ importance of getting to know swered, "I don't really know each other— members, staff, which was the best because officials — and working to­ all were very interesting. I gether. "Maybe we'll get a liked the classes so much, I Graduating on November 6 from the union's bosun recertification class are: (third row, left baseball team out of the wanted more time for each to right) Jessie Thomas, Calvin M. Miles Sr., Peter M. Glennon, Garry D. Walker, Robert deal," he said. In response, one, especially the crane op­ Studverud (second row, left to right) Michael Johnson, Tim Koebel, Anthony Zizzo, (front the audience clapped with erations," he said. approval. row, left to right) Marc Galliano, John Rountree, John Noble and Raul R. Iglesias Sr. "Also, first aid, CPR and After the graduation cerfire fighting courses were very helpful because for the enthusiastic manner in which they shared emony, some of the instructors gave their at sea we never know when we will be in a their knowledge. "The staff should be thanked thoughts on the group of twelve. Oil spill pre­ situation that will demand our skills and ad­ for putting up with us," quipped John Rountree vention and emergency clean up instructor Jim vanced training," said Iglesias. who also mentioned the high quality of the Shaffer said, "They were extremely._attentive school's facilities. and seemed to take a great interest in the anti­ During the graduation ceremony, which took pollution nature of the course." Harry Alongi, place as part of the union's Piney Point mem­ Looking directly at the trainees attending the one of the sealift course instructors added, bership meeting, Peter Glennon tanked those membership meeting, graduating bosun Robert "They were extremely receptive and well de­ on the school's staff for all their help. Michael Studverud said, "For all you trainees, this is serving of their recertification." Johnson said he had sailed for 23 years of sailing where it's at. If you want to be a captain . . with the SIU before coming to the Lundeberg whatever you want to be, you can get there The union's bosun recertification program School, but he was ready to come back. through this union and this school." began in 1972. To date the union's school has Timothy Koebel said he was impressed with John Noble also had a brief statement for the graduated 718 bosuns from the program that is the efforts of the union on behalf of the mem­ trainees: "Seafaring is a rewarding profession. designed to increase familiarity with shipboard bership and he thanked the school's teachers So study, ship out and upgrade. Earn your technology. _ ... •.•'-'i'-: '• riL-QS# ' ' " «C>- ', .J:; : •.r' .-r ' v"' • '- ^' , • /A • '-TJ. What the Bosuns Are Saying '•A Mark Galliano John Rountree "I'm glad to have had the chance to be in the bosun recertification program. I've learned some thjngs that w'll help me perform my job better. I would encourage anyone who has a chance to upgrade to come to the school and do so. If they want to learn, they can learn here." "When you think you know everything, it's time to go back to Piney Point. They'll prove you don't." "The bosun recertification pro­ gram gives us the opportunity to meet and compare information with seamen of equal interest and to work together as a team on new maritime concepts that will be beneficial to the industry, brother seamen and the union." Anthony L. Zizzo V"-- Robert Studverud "This school makes it possible to go as far as you want in the mar­ itime industry. I personally don't Raul Iglesias know any other union that has this much to offer its members. If you "The union has advanced tremen­ have the desire and persistence dously since I joined in 1947. For it's all right here for you to take." example, in those days, we relied on self-study for upgrading. We didn't have a school at that time. Garry Walker Being my first time at Piney Point, I was surprised to see how well "I would like to' thank the union things are going here with all the for this opportunity (to upgrade), training and different courses we but most of all I want to thank the have here." old timers who took the time and patience to teach me all I needed John Noble to know to do the job." "We are lucky to have a union that thinks enough of its members to build a place like this, for our benefit. It's up to you (the mem­ ber) to use it." mf'p' :Sf?The bosuns' course schedule included classroom learning and hands-on training. In the top photo, bosuns study communication skills with instructor Sandy White (left). Below, the group prepares for an oil spill simulatimi exercise. '•! . • �n~ i-i- iih :^r.. |2Vp'ltSSsf ^ : :;:;iSSg|^gp;.g:si0 • -- J ' i/'-. Inquiring Seafarer I If. ^ r: •>>,•-" •ft :.')fC y\-. : rv.':•• / :• • >•?: &'• v' |V It a ^7.:V* • • •- .4 •f •A t Question: What was your, first trip like? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Philadelphia.) Jim Sanders, Bosun—My first ship was the Overseas Joyce in 1968. It was going back and forth in the Mediterranean. I'd been in the Navy before that for 12 years so it wasn't any­ thing new to me. It's just that I'd wised up. There is more money sailing on merchant ships than there is in the Navy. Charles Collins, Wiper—I started sailing in De­ cember of 1960 out of Philadel­ phia. Then there was this school program in New York, that's what got me started. My first ship was Cap­ tain English's ship, a T-2 tanker. I was on the ship from Staten Island, NY to Galveston, TX to a shipyard for repairs, which I didn't understand at the time. I came back to New York and the school. Then within three days, the union flew me out to a tanker and I made the rounds, almost around the world. Joseph Mosakowski, AB—I think it was 1951, it could have been 1952. I can't remem­ ber exactly but it was in May on a tanker. All I can remember is getting sick and throwing up. I said if the ship ever got back in I was going to quit, but I didn't. I went out on another trip and wound up staying for 33 years. The only thing that happened on the first trip was that I never felt like that in my life. Seasickness is really bad. You feel like you're dying. I can't remember the name of the ship, but I'll re­ member it when I get home. J,; ",> '-r Joseph Power, Captain—^I came into the union in 1957 and worked as a deckhand up until 1972. Then I got my mate's license through the union's school and later my captaim^ilot license the same way. The first year I worked mostly in the har­ bor, but the second or third year I took a trip down to James River, Morehead City to bring back a dead Liberty ship. We had a hell of a storm with winds 80-85 miles an hour off of Cape Hatteras. We lost the ship, then we lost radio contact and radar on one of our tugboats. We drifted out there for about 12 to 13 hours. The captain decided to go back to Morehead City to tell the Coast Guard we had lost the Liberty ship. Another tug went later and brought the ship in. 'i' • /•'.V •'< - SlAfUim £06 'iv:' 'r.V Rowland (Snake) WilUams, Shop Steward—In 1944, when I was 16,1 went to the Maritime School at Sheep's Head Bay. I spent three months there and then in December of '44 they shipped me out of the mari­ time school to the SIU hall which was then at 51 Stanton Street, I believe. I went down there at 8:00 at night and they gave me a firemen's job on the Richard Bassett, a Liberty ship. I went aboard at midnight and at 4:00 a.m. we sailed out of the New York harbor to finish load­ ing in Philadelphia. From there we proceeded to Rotterdam and they were still shooting the buzz bombs over that area. Billy McCorkie, Trailer Inspec­ tor—I came around in 1975 and my first ship was an old T-2 converted tanker, the Rockford Island. It's probably in the graveyard by now. I hope it is. I was on a coastwise trip and it was a great experience for me because I always wanted to travel. I started seeing places, going through the Panama Canal, which is a wonder of the world. On my first trip the plant used to break down in the middle of the ocean. The ship had terrific engi­ neers at the time and they would always get it going. George Tanner, Deckhand—^My first trip was April of 1981 on the Peggy S. for Steuait Trans­ portation. It was a coastwise trip and it was an experience. I en­ joyed it. I liked working on the water. It was something I had never done before. I was a deck­ hand. The first trip we ran into a little rough weather. I did get seasick. I liked the food on­ board. It was good. Bob Oppel, QMED—What really stands out in my mind from my first trip is the Phil­ ippine Islands. We visited one port in the Philippines and one in Vietnam. Then we went back to Panama and to Savannah, GA where the ship was laid up. This was in June of 1968 on a Water­ man ship. Genearo Angelo DeCola, Lasher— My first job was in 1941 on a Panamanian-flag ship as a messman. I made the one trip, then I got off. I was the only American and I was the only one that could speak English. Sea Story Once I sailed on a voyage in the early part of World War II that would put any fiction sea story to shame. With a cargo of Russian planes and tanks for Kirmshaw, Iran, while at anchor in Norfolk, VA and waiting to join a convoy, our steering gear was sabotaged and we dropped our anchor to avoid ramming an ammunition ship ... To name some of our un­ usual events: men disap­ peared, drinkihg water was shut off, food vanished. We slept with one eye open. Being the engine room del­ egate prompted me to meet with our ship's captain, as these events were beyond our comprehension. In turn, he told me his life had been threatened. I assured him 100 percent cooperation and we had a super crew that would never fail his command. Our first day in Iran was very disappointing. A foreign youth working in our cargo hold, after stealing a handful of food, was removed from our ship crying. He was executed under direction of a Russian officer. At times I imag­ ined hearing the youth crying. We had a stop over near Sidon, Lebanon. Sidon, at that time, was out of bounds for Americans, but four of us young brave ones de­ cided we would have a day of fun in Sidon. While enjoying ourselves at a carnival, we were apprehended by the local police chief. We knew that once in their jail or stockade, our goose would be cooked. Knowing Arabs cannot bear pornography or partial nudity, I whispered to my friend, who al­ ways carried an American pin-up girl in his pocket, "Show the chief a picture of your sister!" While the chief was spitting and choking we escaped in a John Boat Editor's Note: Brother Pete Salvo, a retired SIU member living in McKeesport, Pennsylvania wrote this "sea story" for the Seafarers LOG. Brother Salvo would like to hear from his shipmates. His ad­ dress and phone are: 800 Fawcett Avenue; McKeesport, Pennsyl­ vania 15132; (412) 672-4607. by Peter Salvo, SIU Retiree to sea. After all night paddling and bailing water with a tin can, at day­ break we boarded a freighter. The officer of the day said we were the first hitchhikers ever seen in the Suez Canal Zone. Before separating, we came to the conclusion Betty Grable saved us . . . (When). . . leaving for the States our only food was C-rations and black coffee. After an Atlantic storm our ship became disabled and our slow speed was a threat to our convoy. With a German wolf pack near us, ° we were left behind as bait to save the convoy. Our ship was breaking up from Stem to stem and the captain said, "We are going to capsize or break in two." Thinking that our luck had run out, I told my. shipmate and friend who had shared my fo'c'sle for the last six months, "I'll see you in 'Davy Jones's locker.'" He just smiled. His name was Marty Breithoff and he was the late Tampa, FL port agent and one of our greatest seamen ever to sail on an SIU ship. By an act of God, we made it to Philadelphia with no food, life­ boats or rafts. Also, the davits were missing. Our ship was boarded by an army of FBI agents trying to find a logical explanation for the mys­ terious events of this voyage. I had never believed in ghosts until I sailed aboard the Liberty Ship SS Aedanus Burke. Any brothers still with us who are not real busy telling the grandkids about the ghost ship, I would appreciate hearing from you. HELP 5PAD HELP YOUContribute Today �h'. ;/••:; •<-•1 V' NOVEMBER, 1989 13 :• •-'•n-V~':y:^ri^i''^:S>1'!---'y Breaux Bill Would ixdude Blaritlme ham Trade Talks Legislation urging the exclusion of maritime services from the world's trade talks was introduced last month by John Breaux, the Democratic Senator from Louisi­ ana. Twenty-four Senate cosponsors added their names to the bill. Similar legislation in the House, at last count had 130 cosponsors. Despite the congressional ac­ tions and the advise of the mari­ time community, on October 24 the administration's trade repre­ sentatives submitted a preliminary negotiating paper that included maritime services to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) council. A united maritime industry and labor coalition, representing more than 200 organizations, including the SIU, continues to press the administration to keep maritime off the negotiating table. The mar­ itime community has pointed out that shipping issues are the same as our national defense agenda and therefore should not be included as a bargaining item in trade talks. GATT negotiations are sched­ uled to begin next year. GATT is aimultilateral treaty that regulates many aspects of international trade. It first came into existence in 1948, and has been periodically updated through negotiations among sig­ natory nations. The present round of talks, in which 94 nations par­ ticipate, began in Uruguay in 1986. SIU Official Helps Filipino's Organize The SIU shore gang at Elizabeth, NJ takes a break after loading salvaged nautical equipment into a truck headed for the Harry Lundeberg School. From the left are (front row) Bosun Tony Leo, Jose CabaUero, Cyril Spence, Al Vadil, Ed Slinzak, (rear) Pat Levin, Don Wagner, Archie Ware, Almodovar and Joe Vazquez. •-I.:--:® to The newly organized Pilipino-Americans for Political Action (PAPA) of Jersey City, NJ thank SIU official Edward Pnlver for his help in organizing the 350-member group. Pulver has provided PAPA with office space in the SIU Jersey City hall. The group will work closely with the Hudson County Central Labor Council, of which Pulver is president. .The officers of PAPA shown with Pulver (center) are (from left) Lorenzo Quiambao, secretary; Virginia Quiambao, president; Fely T. deCastro, treasurer; and Armand deCastro, vice president. October LOG Caption Corrected -M KJfc The October edition of the Seafarers LOG erroneously identified the individual with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco on page 6. Pictured above are Sacco (left) and Rear Admiral Tom Patterson. The admiral, who serves as head of the SS Jeremiah O'Brien memorial and museum, is presenting Sacco with a photograph of the Liberty ship during a gathering of WWII merchant mariners last September. When SIU bosun Tony Leo was told to clear working space at the Puerto Rico Marine docks in Port Elizabeth, NJ, his first thought was to call the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to see if anyone was interested, LeOi who works with the PRMMI shore gang, was not, au­ thorized to hire anyone to haul the items away. Several ships recently jfiad been ^^rapped ^d; the sal-y v^ed equipment was taking up the needed work areas. Also there was additional expendable equip­ ment stored in five containers. School staffers Bill Foley and Russ Levin drove a pickup truck to the docks but did not expect what was offered. They loaded what they could into the truck and returned with about $5000 worth of electronic equipment and $10,000 worth of marine equipment. Some of the "trash" included .f. brand new firefighting equipment, a new eight-man fully equipped life raft, tugboat bumpers, anten­ nas, a brand new LORAN receiver and ship-to-shore phones. Leo provided an invaluable union. \ k. : Bill Eglinton, director of voca­ tional education, said he ^eatly appreciates Leo remembering the , school and the shore gang's help in loading the gear. ^ "This was a tremendous find for. the school," Eglinton said. "These guys provided an invaluable serv­ ice to the union." • , - '-(i- if. Sellman: 'The Spirit Crew Was Terrific' Continued from page 3 Peterson: Did the average man on the street know that your union, the Seafarers and the AFL-CIO have been supporting them finan­ cially all these years? Sellman: Not necessarily the man on the street, but the officials that were at this media event. . . . The old captain made me stay up there 30, 45 minutes, you know. All 1 wanted to do was get out. I'm a sailor, not a public speaker. 1 told the chief mate, 'Listen, 1 feel a lot better with a chip 'n hammer and a paintbrush.' They answered the door three times while 1 was talk­ ing because my knees were knock­ ing so loud, they thought some­ body wanted in. Peterson: Overall, though, you had a good time? Sellman: 1 really enjoyed the trip. The whole crew of 14 did. I'll give you one instance. We had just gotten in, and three of us were uptown. We couldn't get a cab and we were having trouble with the phones and stuff, and so 1 said 'Hey, the ship is down that way. let's just get a bus.' And we walked over to a bus stop . . . and we stood there about two minutes and a car came whizzing by, stopped, backed up and the guy rolls his window down and starts talking in Polish. We just stood there. Another guy walked over to the car, talked to the driver and said the driver recognized us as the Americans off of the Spirit of Texas, and said if we wanted he'd give us a ride back to the ship. So we get in and he brought us to the gate, then we'd try to give him money, see. Oh no, nothing, noth­ ing. He just kept saying 'Spirit of Texas, Spirit of Texas.' That was our first encounter with a local. Our crew conducted themselves admirably, they didn't have one incident of any kind the whole time we were there. Peterson: That's terrific. Sellman: Oh boy, you're telling me . . . for a bunch of sailors? But 1 think it was because everyone treated them so well from the outset that the guys didn't want to mess up. M •et m »:' • ; [Vj'' /•" ' '''y • •'"i ' yjyf 'trf: # i,?i! .-t y'-'M: .'''y-4' ••J �sc.i«!lijv'iif:;;i •^•->v--.,:;::3;^-?.f:||P ..^ <J/-;v ^ M ; v'-.-'^.X-.'^yi'. ~ ^.i^^!--4.^:;V»^-.--,,.-i*;^-^^^ J: SEAfARCK LOG ty l;. Maritime Unions Urge Application of US. Labor Laws to Ships of Runaway Rogistrios -it •;;.- "!•/ ••.• mm:c •! 'i'.' i ' • ]4 1 (! I ' : • .' •" • I'J' . '-'"v '•%' •• T'-.ir: V • • •>,?'.-• '.•• "•. • V Citing the failure of runaway registries to improve working con­ ditions of seamen employed aboard their vessels over the past three decades, the SIU urged Congress to adopt legislation designed to extend American labor laws to foreign-flag ships. "Many runaway-flag ship own­ ers have continued to reduce standards, encouraged the use of conscription-like practices, hid­ den behind unscrupulous manning agencies and allowed thousands of seamen to work under condi­ tions similar to those known at the turn of the century," said the SIU in comments submitted this month to the House Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations, the group currently considering the legislation. The bill, if passed by the House and Senate and signed by the pres­ ident, would apply federal labor laws to American-owned foreignflag vessels engaged in cargo transport, production and proc­ essing ships that distribute goods and services to the U.S. market and cruise lines operating in and out of domestic ports. The SIU's testimony brought to the attention of Congress boastful statements made in 1972 by run­ away-flag shipping advocate Er- ling Naess. "... in return for freedom from bureaucratic con­ trols and oppressive taxation, the Free Flags should lead the world in the achievement of maximum well-being for those whose lone­ some occupation is to man the ships ..." Naess said in his book The Great PanLibHon Contro­ versy. Naess, seeking to avoid contin­ ued warfare with American mari­ time unions and their international organization, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), also said, "The safest shield against future storms is the main­ tenance of standards of welfare, wages and safety at least as high as those of the traditional maritime nations." The SIU pointed out that run­ away-flag ship operators have had more than 25 years to bring up standards since the 1%3 U.S. Su­ preme Court decision barred American unions from organizing seafarers working aboard U.S.owned foreign-flag vessels. "Runaway registries continue to increase the profits of those who seek to duck American taxes, safety regulations and working standards, and continue to give an unfair operating advantage over shipping companies that subscribe to decent conditions," the SIU said. "Runaway registries have not provided seamen with a standard of living equal to those of tradi- 'Runaway registries continue to increase the profits of those who duck American taxes and safety laws' tional maritime countries, nor have they advanced or improved the lot of underprivileged workers. Ad­ ditionally, all indications demon­ strate the runaway flag fleet would not be available to serve this coun­ try's interests in time of national emergency or war," concluded the SIU. The legislation, introduced in Congress on September 18, 1989 by Representative William Clay (D-MO) along with 30 cosponsors, would reverse the 1%3 Supreme Court decision. The House Subcommittee on Labor Management Relations held Court Rules Vacation Benefits Con Be Garnished The trustees of the Seafarers Vacation Plan have advised SIU members that vacation benefits will be garnished if a legal notice and request is received. In the past, federal law prohib­ ited the garnishment or attach­ ment of benefits paid by the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan. However, a Supreme Court ruling has re­ versed that policy. Now, the Seafarers Vacation Plan must honor any legally exe­ I. ..;'••!• ft '•"" ' '••» V-. • -v |•.tfv':v/^>• '••H' •• cuted garnishment, attachment, lien or other deduction mandated by the courts. Once the Vacation Plan is served with the legal documents ordering the garnishment, the participant will be notified and the trust fund will comply immediately and with­ hold the amount owed from the participant's next vacation benefit check. The collected funds will be forwarded to the individual or agency filing the lien. .'-• .-> . - . [fr-V'V NY Union Hall Becomes A TV Star The Vacation Plan will hold the garnishment request for 15 months. If the plan participant does not become eligible for benefits during that time, the attachment will be returned to the agency or individ­ ual that filed the lien. Garnishment requests of the United States Internal Revenue Service will be kept on record until the agency provides the Vacation Plan with notification that the debt has been retired. In the case of IRS requested attachments, there is no limit to the time period. hearings on the bill October 25. While the bill is backed by pro­ ponents of a strong U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine and seamen's rights organizations, its opponents in­ clude the U.S.-based cruise in­ dustry; the Federation of Ameri­ can Controlled Shipping — a group that promotes runaway-flag regis­ tries — and the Council of Euro­ pean and Japanese National Ship­ owners' Associations. Lundeberg School Cited OS Model Training Facility The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was listed as one of several outstanding fa­ cilities where the union works with its contracted companies to better educate its membership. Tony Sarmiento, assistant di­ rector of the AFL-CIO Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI), was addressing the Co­ lumbus (OH) Area Labor Man- , agement Committee in September when he said the Lundebeig School has been pioneering vocational training techniques for more than 25 years. "In fact, their program is so comprehensive that any member of the Seafarers Union can ob­ tain" any education or training desired to upgrade their skills, Sarmiento said. "All this is pos­ sible under the joint eflfort of the Seafarers Union and their em­ ployers." been in the business of education since the turn of the century. He recalled that unions have provided English classes to immigrants just moving to America and conducted apprenticeship programs estab­ lished by the building and con­ struction trades councils. HRDI is the employment train­ ing wing of the AFL-CIO. Its staff is made up of union members from across the country who provide job training to laid off and dis­ placed workers. Overseas Alice Crow Members Commended by U.S. Navy . • f-'ir If the scenes of a union hail in the recent television ads celebrating the bicentennial of the BUI of Rights look familiar, it could be that the fictitious Local 819 actuaUy is the Seafarers' facility in Brooklyn, NY. The production crew took the better part of a day to produce the scenes which are part of the freedom speech and assemUy commercials. J"'- V--.'' The commander of the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet praised the crew of the Overseas Alice for its part during a recent refueling-at-sea exercise. SIU Ship's Chairman Steve Copeland reported the team work of all hands contributed to the mission's success. "Congratulations on a job well done," begins the October 22 telex fiom Vice Admiral Henry H. Mauz Jr. and received by Master Charles Laine on behalf of Maritime Over­ seas, the owners of the vessel. The Navy commander paid trib­ ute to the crew's ability to "adopt to change at short notice" during the 28-day operation, which took place off the coast of Japan and resulted in eight successful rer fueling operations. Pat Costigliano, labor relations manager for Maritime Overseas, said the crew worked many long hours, some of them at night and in bad weather. Despite the gruel­ ing circumstances, the vessel's captain reported no time lost, no injuries and no gear broken. Copeland said crewmembers did a great job during difficult times and SIU Ship Secretary C. Loper Jr. thanked the crew, during a shipboard union meeting, for "making the job of the steward department easier during the ex­ ercises by being prompt for meals." Crewmembers said the meals of Chief Cook J.L. Lawrence were exceUent despite the hectic sched­ ule. �NOVEMBCRg 1989 Letters to the Editor '11^ Hn Mm" WkHmr MMfs b Ttmk with Sk^miies went to Piney Point, I wanted to go home so bad. But thanks to God and you all for your support, I didn't step back and I kept going for it. . . SIU is the best. And I am very proud in serving for the union. I love the union, the people and I am going to try my best in sticking with the union. . . Maribel Cruz St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands SIpfMiy fli To the Editor: ... the LOG means so much to me, to read the various articles and obviously keeping up with memories of my sailing career. I have asked to be remembered to all, as I had been a long remem­ bered seafarer of the early 1940s. Thank you, God bless you from a 68 years young Van Whitney. Van Whitney St. Petersburg, Florida To the Editor: I read the (President's) report in July's LOG. This type of infor­ mation is seldom found in other publications. It made me abso­ lutely furious to find out that a $400,(X)0 contract was awarded to Germans. (U.S. Postal Service contract awarded to Hapag-Lloyd to carry mail between the United States and the Soviet Union.) I wrote a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about it. I think that especially in the crisis situation, or during a difficult period of time, every union mem­ ber or union supporter should make themselves heard. Write your con­ gressman, write the editor of the local newspaper. . . .Do some­ thing, however small an individual contribution might seem, because the ocean consists of millions of drops of water ... Editor's Note: The letter printed above was originally received by staff members of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. It was forwarded to the LOG for publication. TMGOS Mnr IKiif Safe To the Editor: My name is Mike Borders. I have been riding TAGOS ships for the last three years. I am writing this letter in regards to the new company and the pay raise we have gotten. There has been alot of arguing over the past five years about the pay scale that was in effect during the time Sea Mobility had the contract. There have been a lot of dedi­ cated men and women riding these ships, doing a very good job and hanging in there with the SIU and Sea Mobility praying for a raise. Well the time has come for a great big thank you to all union reps who helped to get us a raise on TAGOS ships. We thought you'd forgotten about us. I, Mike Borders, on behalf of all the crewmembers on TAGOS ships say "Thank you" and maybe things will be easier on TAGOS ships now than they were in the last five years! Mike Borders Norfolk, Virginia Larisa Ellis Fort Worth, Texas Editor's Note: SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco forwarded this letter to the LOG. IliyWiii btf Gmr Van Whitney (left), book number W-11, is pictured above in a photo taken in 1952 aboard the SS Seatrain. Known as **Van the Man," Brother Whitney sailed in the en­ gine department. Whr SwM $w|6f hr WWU To the Editor: A recent Congressional Act that gave $20,000 to JapaneseAmericans who were interned in camps during World War II prompted me to contact Congress­ man Joseph Gaydos and Pennsyl­ vania state senator Emil Mrkonic. T inquired about legislation to provide a federal and state bonus for the 27,000 surviving merchant marine vets of World War II. I also suggested that the widows and children that suffered poverty and who were not protected by the GI Bill be included. I have given our lawmakers many copies of government documents as proof of the injustice done to American seamen. The only proof some critics have is from John Wayne movies. Being a combat merchant seaman all of WWII, I found real life a lot different. Peter Salvo McKeesport, Pennsylvania Editor's Note: Congressman Jo­ seph Gaydos is a Democrat from Pennsylvania. Emi! Mrkonic is a member of the Pennsylvania state legislature. Mrkonic's response to Brother Salvo said: "...With the approval of certain benefits from the V.A. for honorably discharged members of the merchant marine, legislation to provide a state serv­ ice bonus is being considered..." To the Editor: We, the crewmembers on the MV Ptesident Arthur, would like to extend our very special thanks and give a vote of confidence to Chief Steward Nancy Heyden, Chief Cook Simon Shargabian and GSU Andy Magbaleta for the professional and efficient manner in which they perform their work and keep this crew happy, fat and sassy. Their efforts in going out of their way to prepare "culinary de­ lights" do not go unnoticed and are appreciated by all. SUP Deck Department Eddie Blackburn, Delegate Editor's Note: The above letter to the editor originally appeared in the West Coast Sailors, the monthly publication of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. wm sm Mario Figueroa Bronx, New York Ukes 106's Nm hnml Ptbs9 Stifs Ksk flto Jwtiipki§ To the Editor: Fishing has been good outside the Golden Gate Bridge. I caught 10 salmon from 10 pounds to 34 pounds and 90 rockhsh from the Bodega Bay. I wish to say hello to all my old shipmates and I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Reino J. Pelaso Vallejo, California Cm b^Eifigig finf SMp, to fnirfirtirni Sdml To the Editor: . . . I am . . . working hard on my first ship. I like it. I like meet­ ing people and I love having new friends and travelling all over the world. I feel that the best thing I ever did to myself is join the SIU. I love the union. . . I want to thank (the Harry Lundeberg School staff) for the way that you treated me. . . In those two months of training I realized that you all are my second family. I can feel it in my veins that I will always be there for the union and that the union will always be there for me. The feeling I feel for the union is very strong. At the beginning, when I first -rv" - To the Editm-: To begin, I should say "Thank you for having me on the mailing list of the most valuable paper in the U.S.A." which I am very proud to read every month. It makes me feel young again and my mind and soul goes back to those . . . years onboard SIU ships— 1942 to 1952, Alcoa Ship­ ping Company, the old Bull Line Company, Robin Line, Seatrain and others. My first ship was the Alcoa Sweed at San Juan, PR—4/27/42 to 5/27/42. She was sunk on 5/28/ 42 off the coast of St. Thomas a day after I was discharged because of a stab in the chest by a drunken sailor and I had to be taken to a hospital. Thanks to that sailor, I'm still alive to tell the story . . . Thank God for that brawl, the ship was loaded with scrap iron and took no time to go down. . . .1got... my Honorable Dis­ charge from the U.S. Coast Guard and United States Merchant Ma­ rine Certificate of Service plus a one inch silver eagle with the im­ print U.S. merchant marine . . . (and) a pension of $39.00 per month (from the government), just enough for peanut butter and potato chips. I'm very proud of everything but the pension—it is a shame to say that a WWII merchant marine vet­ eran is getting a $39.00 per month (pension) ... I read in the July 1989 LOG about brother Daniel Palmerone's increasing pension and retroactive and it is beautiful. I wish him good health and plenty of time to enjoy it all . . . Thanks SIU and God bless you all. Brother Pelaso, book number P-8, dwwn above wito his fidung boanty. " To the Editor: I enjoy each copy of this fine paper. I like to find its stands where organized labor is con­ cerned. My husband was a mem­ ber of NMU until his death. Your new format is great, too. And President Sacco is a fine leader. :."v-; ' f 'V if-' ' . .iv-'/jgv' ' C.M. Alread Kenbridge, Virginia Uhtaerl life fiveif MffMf CoASifipiis To the Editor: In reference to an article on whales in the September 1989 is­ sue of the LOG ... with due respect for the knowledge of the marine life experts contacted by the LOG, I am especially dis­ turbed by the statement by the marine biologist who claims he'd never heard of a whale being run over in the middle of the ocean. I'm certain that if seamen were consulted there would be many such incidents reported. Cmitiniud om page 25 I - K- •J ' •- • ' '• '• • , V ' ^ -1 �•uli fe-^: a .i-- '• SEAFAROtS LOG 16 ty i; Crewmembers sailing on the Crowley CCT Ambassador report there is plenty of work aboard the roll on/roll off vessel. I :1f{. i Last month, SIU members on­ board the diesel powered Ambas­ sador took the photos seen on this .t I page during a brief stop in its home port of Port Everglades, FL. The vessel averages two roundtrip voyages a month to South America from Florida. Among the countries the Ambassador visits routinely are Panama, Columbiu^ Ecuador and Peru. •'i^f .i-r«' •. -I'"'' •• i''., • A-t i: • ' WA AB Raymond Steele (left) and Chief Electrician Michael Frizzell discuss articles from the Seafarers LOG while taking a break in the crew's lounge. ' ®'Y'". •, If' 't'•M-- -(/:,• iff-, S; • L D/B^tdn pr^fK^ for lunch after tmmpleting ffidr asBignnmhts ii]^ arrival in Everglades, FL. on tAe vessel. Tuimer h^ be«n a regular on the r j .%! - • .,. .w rf'iWktiiAfeiiiif Union Members Missing Mail Should Contact Headquarters To ensure delivery of the Seafarers LOG each month and receipt of W-2 forms. Seafarers Welfare Plan bulletins and other communications from the SIU's headquarters, members should provide the national office with an up-to-date home address. The home address is considered by SIU headquarters to be a member's permanent residence. around ffie:-Aiiriil^B^s^(tt'r before the vi»sei sets sail. The couple spent a few days in the Fdrt Lauderdale area before the bosun had to report to his new assignment, This was Mrs. Newnum's first visit on the Crowley vessel. Other Changes—^Notily HQ SIU members who have changed their names should also notify headquarters. Individuals receiving duplicate copies of the LOG are asked to advise the union of this matter. If addresses or names are incorrectly noted on current mailings, contact headquarters. All of the above communication with the union's national office can be accomplished by filling out the form next to this article and mailing it to 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746, ATT: SIU Adress Correction Department. SIU members can also fill out change of address cards at any union hall. •••'y 'iy ' T' -T HOME ADDRESS OT'*" PLEASE PRINT Dale:. I I Tlili will be my pennanent addrem tor all official Union malllnga. I TMa addrasa alMxild ramain In tlia Union nia uniaaa olfwiwlea cfiangad by ma paiionally. V • Social Securily No. I I I I I Phone No. ( Your Full Name Siraei Book Number Apl. or Box # la-Y'.. ^ • YY' Chi^ Cook Jenr Gant (left) and Steward Baker Gilbert Murray serve grrat meab to the Ambassador crew, according to the ship's minutes. Other ?*-'•'' • I ] 11M m I aiy • Aclive SIU Member Please check one: • tNs is a change ol address • This Is a new request. I have never received the LOG at my home address I • I am receiving more than one copy ol the LOG ilf MY: > Area Code (Signed). Siale ZIP • SIU Pensioner ^ I I I I .J �Ken Conklin, SIU vice president, greets Spanish labor leader Fernando Velasco as he tours the SIU manpower facility in Piney Point, MD. From the left are Bill Eglinton, director of vocational education; Conklin; Velasco; Octavio AverhofT, translator; and Bart Rogers, manpower director. Trade Union Leader From Spain Looks to SlU's School for ideas Spanish labor leader Fernando Velasco would like to see unionists in his country create training facilities much like the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "Everything is certainly very impressive," Velasco said after his recent day-long visit to the facility in Piney Point, MD. "It is exciting to see the accomplishments of American labor firsthand. Even though our lifestyles are cer­ tainly very different, the basic needs of our people are very similar." Velasco, an official with the General Work­ ers' Union (UGT) Federation for the province of Guipuzcoa, Spain, was visiting the United States as a guest of the Exchange Program of the American Institute for Free Labor Devel­ opment, AFL-CIO. Velasco noted that 50 percent of Spain's high unemployment rate is youth oriented. He said that his country lacks the training nec­ essary to develop skilled workers, so the jobs have been going to immigrants. "Our union has been very active in devel­ oping job training programs," he said. "We have had a difficult time of it though." When labor asked the Spanish government to help finance training facilities, the govern­ ment placed so many restrictions on the use of the funds that the union rejected the prop­ osition, Velasco said. Ray McKay, District 2 MEBA president, thanks the Baltimore Port Maritime CouncU for being honored at the council's recent dinner. Watching McKay address the audience are (left to right) SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, council R-esident Ron Dejuliis, council SecretaryTreasurer Robert Pomeriane who organized the event and Rita Sdiiff who assisted, U.S. Representative Helen Delich Bentiey (R-MD) and Maryland Governor Donald Schaefer. Congr^woman Bentley received a special tribute for her work on behalf of a strong U.S. merchant marine. Gov. Schaefer provided the evening's keynote address. \n • '• ) Dean Corgey, West Gulf PortsCouncil executive secretary (left), and Robert Kight, council president (right), present retired SIU member Beau James with a miniature ship's wheel for his work as the goodwill ambassador of the port council. New Jersey state Senator Christopher Jackman was recognized by the Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity at its recent dinner. Pictured with Jackman (left) are Rose Hall, the widow of former SIU President Paul Hall, and Jack Caffey, SIU vice president. Jackman has worked closely with labor and especially with the SIU in his years as an official with the Paperworkers Union and in the legislature. Jackman has also served as Speaker of the NJ assembly. "(I- U.S. Representative Jack Brooks (R-TX) is pictured with West Gulf Ports Council President Robert Kight and Texas AFL-CIO President Joe Gunn during the council's dinner last month in Houston. Gunn was the evening's honoree. .1- f %• ' - v.: . 'T •. 5" • Lundeberg School Sends Hurricane Rebef ship has donated two vans loaded with materials for the South Carolina victims of Hurricane Hugo. Among the many items given were chairs, desks, bedding, clothes, boots, shoes and hand tools. During the relief effort immediately after the storm, the school contacted the city's relief offices to find out what was needed. Both trainees and staff assisted with the loading. Among the trainees who helped were Jeff Ball, James Demouy, Pete Hoisenson, Nick Marcantonio and Ken Spruill. Sthff who got involved were Randy Loyet, Rocky Miles, Marcella Franolich, Brent Robrecht and Bradley Swann. • - V '• 'iS. T• . ^ .'!K ' 'I-.: • " I �^EAfARiKSWS 'W ::;••••• ^:{. d:- ;?//••; • .'-v • S, - 'A i-\ gi-'M v.:;.,.,.,: I" ;'f • "•^ •lirW ' i-Av;.-' ^•. iy- r''f' k>:' dC- • r •'y ^-V On October 27 the Lundeberg School graduated a lifeboat class of upgraders. Course instructor Jake Karaczynski (front row, left) is joined for a photo with graduates (third row, left to right) Robert Ira Jackson, J. Watts, William Boiling, Tony Yore, George Spicer, (second row, left to right) Demck Robertson, Eugenia White, Lloyd Ingram, Louis L. Marion III, Richard C. West, Jerry Sharp, (front row, left to right) Ray Johnson, Janusz Sowul, Claudio Udan Jr., Byron Piedra, Luis Quinones, Ed Taylor and Benjamin Tyrone Gadsden. ^ -»-• vmmw >" The SIU graduated seven third mates after they completed a curriculum that includes terrestrial navigation practices, deck seamanship, rules of the road, ship stability, cargo handling, govern­ mental policies, first aid, CPR and fire fighting. Pictured above are course graduates (back row, left to right) Ron Raykowski, M. Mose, John Thomas Thompson, Thomas Driggers, (front row, left to right) Rindy Beach, Thom Foran and Johnnie L. Edwards. The course ended October 13. I'i-" •W: "Mi • • KA -r .. '• 'VT' • ^ I'.- -' The prospective third engineers thanked course instructor Eric Malzkuhn for his thoughtfulness and thoroughness. Above, Michael Mur­ phy presents Malzkuhn with gift from the class. Murphy, in presenting the gift, said Malzkuhn had been an excellent teacher. Graduating last month frOm lifeboat training are trainees: (back row, left to nght) Richard Davis, Fred Kullman III, Mike Smith, Paul J. Morard, Gregory D. Aldridge, Class Bosun Jeffrey J. Ball, Curtis B. Dunlap, Steven Talley, Thomas Moore, Anthony Tine, Nick Marcantonio, Rich McTeman, Instructor Jim Moore, (front row, left to right) Charles Darley, Dewey Hadley, Mike Sardone, Ronald Coley, Jonathan Jankleff, Russ Dasaro, John Young, Tommy Cyrus, Tim Fletcher, Michael Rosanp, Vice Merenda, Lindybeth Wilken, Rodney Norris and Chris Klaber. '-(• •y •• ^5 • it'' On October 13, six SIU men completed the Lundeberg School's curriculum designed to prepare an individual for the Coast Guard's third assistant engineer license. Pictured above are (back row, left to right) Frank Novtny, Tyler R. Womack, Ray Doody, Instructor Eric Malzkuhn, (front row, left to right) Paul Titus, Ken Browning and Michael Murphy. V ArAAMfcA, A Graduating on October 6 from Instructor Jim Brown's (back row, right) ship handling class are: (back row, left to right) Paul Gates, James Petersen, Leslie Maxwell, (front row) George Allen, Computer Operator Cheryl Burgess, David Swire and Douglas Craft. A' •vAf JM M' '< '-'M M ••'''' v;'". •' :j*S S'-i' ". On September 22, the SIU members pictured above completed the Lundeberg School's Coast Guard-approved radar observer course: (back row, left to right) Jeff Davis, James Petersen, Robert Murray, Instructor Jim Brown, (front row, left to right) Dan Young, Ron Nelson, Geoige Allen, Heley Mareno, Paul Gates and Leslie Maxwell. The November 11 ship handling course graduates are pictured above. In the back row, with Instructor Jim Brown are (left to right) Green Hoskins, J.T. Thompson, Ron Huyett, Johnnie L. Edwards. Joining computer operators Jessie Holmes (left) and Cheryl Burgess (right) in the front row are (left to right) Thom Foran, James "Bubba" Walker ; and Rindy Beach. �•-WSSI'Mmmn' "•>•; - ^'V NOVEmU, 1989 New Orleans. The Algiers, LA native was cited for his role in making the MV Del Ore accident free from January to August 1960. Brother Freeman upgraded to steward and recertified in 1981 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Woodville, TX. CHARLES J. GALLAGHER Charles J. Gallagher, 58, received his SIU book in September of 1960 in the port of New York. The engine department veteran began sailing in 1951. Born in Massachusetts, Brother Gallagher now calls Port Neches, TX home. DAVID C. GILMORE David C. Gilmore, 64, became an SIU member in May of 1944 in the port of Norfolk. The deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun at the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship during 1976. Brother Gilmore still lives in his native Dunn, NC. BURT T, HANBACK Burt T. Hanback, 60, received his book during October of 1956 in his native New York. He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1951. Brother Hanback was involved in the 1960 Suwanee-Steamship drive and the 1962 Moore McCormick-Robin Line picket detail. He acquired bosun recertification, LNG and Sealift endorsements from the Lundeberg School. He calls Questa, NM home. GEORGE HAYES George Hayes, 66, joined the union in May of 1948 in the port of New ' fork. A veteran of the Navy from 1941 to 1946, the Boise, ID native worked in the deck department. Brother Hayes lives in Chinook, WA. JUAN E. HERNANDEZ Juan E. Hernandez, 65, received his SIU permit in February of 1959 in the port of New York. He served in the Army during 1945 before he began sailing in 1949. The engine department veteran upgraded to FOWT at the Lundeberg School during 1983. He has retired to Carolina in his native Puerto Rico. ROSCOE B. HOb EYCUTT Roscoe B. Honeycutt, 62,joined the SIU in November of 1956. The Concord, •lie native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1947. Brother Honeycutt worked in the engine department. He calls Norfolk, VA home. EDWARD J. KRCHA Edward J. Krcha, 65, became an SIU member in December of 1951 in the port of Mobile. Born in W ilson, TX, Brother Krcha served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. The engine department veteran also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He lives in Rosenburg, TX. ROBERT G. LAWSON Robert G. Lawson, 50, was a 1963 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Houston. The Garden Grove, CA native served in the Marines from 1955 to 1962. Brother Lawson attended the 1970 crew conference and the 1981 bosun recertification program at Piney Point. He has retired to Paducah, TX. CANDIDO LIAL Candido Lial, 65, joined the union in August of 1959 in the port of Wilmington. Brother Lial was bom in Rifle, CO and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He helped the union win an important 1975 National Labor Relations Board decision determining that a crewmember cannot be disciplined onboard a ship by a company official without a union representative present. Pensioner Lial worked irf the engine department before retiring in Houston. HOWARD LOVELLETTE Howard Lovellette, 58, .became a book member in October of 1955 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Lovellette, who served in the Air Force during 1951, sailed in the steward department. The Texas native lives in Houston. ROLIN MANUEL Rolin Manuel, 66, joined the union in January of 1958 in the port of Lake Charles, LA. He worked in the deck department. Brother Manuel calls Oberlin, LA home. ERNEST C. MONEYMAKER Ernest C. Money­ maker, 65, acquired his SIU book in November of 1970 in the port of San Francisco. The Byington, TN native upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School and obtained his QMED endorsement. He lives in Bangkok, Thailand. X 19 SAM P. TELECH Forty-Four SlU Retirees Announced This Month The Seafarers Pension Plan (SPP) announced this month the retirement of 29 deep sea, 12 inland, one great lakes and two railroad marine members. Brother Erich Saar, who turned 71 this year, is the oldest to begin receiving a monthly pen­ sion. Pensioner Saar also has the distinction of being the only member of the group to retire who was bom outside United States territory. His native land is Estonia. Deep Sea ROBERTO BOSCO Roberto Bosco, 62, acquired hisSIU work permit in July of 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Bosco worked in the steward department before retiring to Carolina in his native Puerto Rico. WAYNE T. COLE Wayne T. Cole, 62, joined the union in November of 1962. The Wisconsin native served in the Army from 1945 to 1946 and the Navy from 1949 to 1953. Brother Cole primarily sailed from the West Coast in the engine department. He took upgrading courses in diesel technology and welding at the Lundeberg School during the '80s. Pensioner Cole lives in Portland, OR. FRANK T. CONWAY Frank T. Conway, 67, joined the SIU in October of 1969 in his hometown of San Francisco. Brother Conway served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1944. He began sailing in the engine department in 1964. Pensioner Conway upgraded to QMED at Piney Point in 1976. He makes his home in Hattiesburg, MS. ANTONIO CRUZ Antonio Cruz, 62, received his SIU permit in March of 1944 in the port of ^ew York. The engine department veteran was bom in Puerto Rico. He walked picket duty during the 1961 New York Harbor strike. Brother Craz worked on the Puerto Rico Marine shoregang in New York during the mid-1970s. He calls New York City home. JOSEPH EBBOLE Joseph Ebbole, 65, became a member of the SIU in September of 1955 in the port of New York. The Chicago native served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Ebbole worked in the engine department before retiring to Las Vegas, NY. STANLEY FREEMAN SR. Stanley Freeman Sr., 61, joined the union in November of 1958 in the port of .'••'7.- JAMES NIETO James Nieto, 65, joined the SIU in April of 1970 in the port of Wilmington, CA. The steward department member was born in Gallup, NM. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1962. Brother Nieto calls Seattle, WA home. JOHN W. PENNS John W. Penns, 65, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1958 in the port of New York. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1954. The New York native began his SIU career in the engine department but switched to the galley gang in 1983. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. ROSCOE C. RAINWATER Roscoe C. Rainwater, 62, gained his SIU book in June of 1946 in the port of Galveston, TX. Brother Rainwater was born in Alabama and served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. The steward department veteran served picket duty in the 1961 New York Harbor strike. He resides in Anniston, AL. BILLY RUSSELL Billy Russell, 60, became an SIU member in May of 1951. The Tennessee native began his mariner's career in 1947. Brother Russell worked in the steward department. He calls Memphis, TN home. ERICH SAAR Erich Saar, 71, joined the SIU in March of 1967 in the port of New York. Born in Estonia, Brother Saar started sailing on foreign-flag vessels in 1940. He worked in the deck departme'ht. Pensioner Saar lives in the Bronx, NY. PERCIVAL L. SHAUGER Percival L. Shauger, 62, acquired his SIU book in January of 1947 in the port of New York. The Saginaw, MI native served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He started sailing in the steward department during 1945 and upgraded to recertified steward during 1981. He resides in Madisonville, TX. JAMES H. SMITH James H. Smith, 61, joined the union in October of 1957 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was born in Norfolk, VA. He served in the Coast Guard from 1945 to 1947 and the Navy from 1950 to 1952. Brother Smith lives in New York City. Sam P. Telech, 66, became an SIU member in November of 1943 in the port of New York. The West Virginia native worked in the engine department. He walked in the 1961 New York Harbor picket detail. Brother Telech also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He calls San Mateo, CA home. FRANK W. UNGER Frank W. Unger, 65, joined the SIU in September of 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Philadelphia, Brother Unger served in both the Army and Navy between 1942 to 1954. The deck department veteran took part in the union's 1970 crew conference. He resides in Carson City, NV. GLENN M. WELLS Glenn M. Wells, 66, acquired his book in August of 1963. The Dallas, TX native sailed with the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He served in the deck department. He lives in Sea Level, NC. • U. i. 'i'J . • • •' "'v •j'y - T• '•K-'l LOYD ZIMMERMAN Loyd Zimmerman, 65, became a union member in May 1945 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was bom in Bedford, VA, where he still lives. Inland EMMETT J. BERTRAND Emmett J. Bertrand, 52, joined the union in November of 1961 in Port Arthur, TX. Brother Bertrand, born in Oberlin, LA, worked as both a deckhand and engineer in the inland division. He attended the inland Texas crew conference at Piney Point in 1977. Brother Bertrand lives in Orange, TX. JAMES C. CAIN James C. Cain, 62, gained his SIU book in December 1966 in his native Philadelphia. He served in the deck department as a captain. He upgraded in the radar renewal course at the Lundeberg School in 1986. He calls Glenolden, PA home. JOHN A. EVANS John A. Evans, 61, became an SIU member in June of 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The Fleeton, VA native served as a captain. He attended the 1978 educational conference. He resides in Annapolis, MD. Continued on page 22 ; - . . •« } ••'i. • 1. n- :KJ ,' - �m 4 26 •-'•MWWZ "I.'- : ,1:,- I• :v • fcfif if. tj ••••' V r - i'f •1 •C" % i if*' .u: i • . mi : - SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4674 { OCTOBER 1-31, 1989 Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President of Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; San Franciscc^ Wilmington 5 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point : < Totals Port J New York I Philadelphia Ifialtimore. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans packsonville ISan Francisco Wlmingtj^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston {St. Louis iPiney Pbinf Totals Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Trip Class A Class B Class C Reliefs TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 20 r::3: 7 21 18 39 39 54 28 53 18 11 47 0 408 "\li4 7 7 8 10 5. 5 3 7 4 '2 3 95 1 6 8 8 6 6 2 0 3 9 0 •v'rt 61 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 3 4 .4: IM7, 2 3 5 2 4 3 14 19 •h 'M ^ '25'^-'^"*•"""4 6 5 2 3 , 2 . 5 4 3 Q6 1 M 0 1 2 1 I A ^'!'35 1.4A 0 . 12 " ' t 0 1 2 10 4 11 31 , T - 32-: 2 22 6 ..l-,'...! i...... ... •vi... • • • ........... ....... l 0. 11 86 Hihey Totals Port •'2.' ^ |philadelphia ! {Baltimore ; .; Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville, San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houstd St. Louis:! ' 0 3 49 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Philadelphia Bdtiaidie Norfolk Mobile New Orleans fj^ksMOinville |San Francisco iWilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals ^ •. Totals All Departments f 0:'' ^hll r.. Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Seafarers International Union Directory HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Aigonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Plney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 ••J- ' SWARERS106 v"'- •$mm - -T silKSi!:- 702 366 341 543 283 234 168 1,053 448 441 Totals All Departments *'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of October was down from the month of September. A total of 1,223 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,223 Jobs shipped, 543 jobs or about 44 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 168 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 10,965 Jobs have been shipped. • /'f • -'f; - ''-i] • • ''V' Vi;: �- v." -J-'. : SaFARCRS LOG 21 New Phone Number for SIU P.R. Hall The union's hall in Santurce, Puerto Rico has a new phone num­ ber as a result of Hurricane Hugo's destruction of the island's com­ munication system. The new number, which is fully operational at this time, is 809/ 721-4033. When the storm's 140-mile-anhour winds whipped through the Caribbean, telephone poles and lines were downed by the thou­ sands. M": •f; JK. Santurce SIU Port Agent Angel Hernandez reports Puerto Rico's telephone system will be com­ pletely overhauled in the rebuild­ ing process and part of the rein­ statement of service involves new phone numbers. Hernandez said the union hall suffered only minor damages. "The Puerto Rico membership has been very patient and helpful during this crisis," he added. GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE, PENSION PLAN GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (301)899-0675 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT This is a summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund BIN #13-1953878 for the year ended Decem­ ber 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement In­ come Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances 6f the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. 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. SHIPPING 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: BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $643,293. These expenses included $132,750 in administrative expenses and $510,543 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 471 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 $12,751,011 as of December 31, 1988, compared to $11,747,661 as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $1,003,350. This increase included unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of the 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 $1,646,643 including employer contributions of $189,117, em­ ployee contributions of $72,285, gains of $426,313 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $958,928. Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its tanks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets 4. Actuarial information regarding 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 the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. 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 rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. •f:s' • If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, PrinceGeorges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. SIU Members: Know Your Shipping Rules The SIU has available for members, upon request, copies of the shipping rules that have recently been updated to In­ clude all SAB actions through October 1,1989. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Wash­ ington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Wel­ fare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ayenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. Any Ihdivldual desiring a copy should write to the Seafarers Appeals Board; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. -• i ^ y ' • •• ''' • ^—• , •; \.;,v•.; ,Hiv ^ ; �SUFARERS LOG 22 44 New SlU Pensioners Continued from page 19 ii- ir v. . 11 • ir HILTON S. FOSTER Hilton S. Foster, 62, joined the union in November of 1960 in the port of Norfolk. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. The Ransomville, NC native worked in the deck department for GATCO. Boatman Foster calls Belhaven, NC home. WILFORD D. NIXON Wilford D. Nixon, 62, became an SIU member in July of 1979 in the port of Norfolk. He served in the Navy from 1946 to 1948. Boatman Nixon worked as a chief engineer. He still lives in his native Belhaven, NC. JAMIE LEE GAMBLE Jamie Lee Gamble, 62, became a union member in March of 1977 in the port of Houston. The Oneonta, AL native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 and 1949 to 1969. He retired as a captain to his home in Brandon, FL. ANTHONY E. NOCELLA Anthony E. Nocella, 62,joined the SIU in June of 1972 in his native Philadelphia. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He worked in the deck department before retiring to Philadelphia. CHARLES T. KELLUM Charles T. Kellum, 67, acquired his iSIU book in April of 1977 in the port of Norfolk. Bom in Brocklawn, NJ, Boatman Kellum served in the Army and Navy during World War II. The deck department veteran lives in Morehead City, NC. LEROY A. PLATT Leroy A. Piatt, 70, received his SIU book in September of 1976 in the port of Baltimore. The Baldwinsville, NY native served in the Naval Reserves from 1941 to 1944. He worked as a captain in the inland division. Boatman Piatt calls Cold Brook, NY home. VIRGIL YORE Virgil Vore, 64, became a union member in March of 1968 in the port of Houston. The Indiana native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. The deck department veteran resides in Cold Springs, TX. HERBERT C. WILLIAMS Herbert C. Williams, 62, acquired his SIU book in Deceniber of 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Williams served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He worked in the deck department before he retired to his native Swanquarter, NC. SEAFARERS VACATION FUND 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD, (301) 899-0675 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13-5602047 for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). .The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of $(2,277,541) as of December 31, 1988 compared to a deficit of $(2,901,671) as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $624,130. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $31,862,977, including employer contributions of $31,520,388 and earnings from invest­ ments of $342,589. Plan expenses were $31,238, 847. These expenses included $2,701,292 in administrative expenses, $26,216,548 in bene­ fits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,286,086 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.40 for the full annual report or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 5201 Auth Way, Gamp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Pro­ grams, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. •47 and from 1950 to 1951. He worked as a deckhand for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. In 1%3, Brother Avery served as an assistant regional director for the union. He resides in Hampton, VA. CARL R.WRIGHT Carl R. Wright, 62,joined the SIU in May of 1974 in the port of Houston. The Galveston, TX native served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He worked in the engine department. Boatman Wright calls Santa Fe, TX home. ANTHONY A. LEMBO Anthony A. Lembo, 59, joined the union in October 1983 in the port of New York. Brother Lembo worked with the New York Cross Harbor Railroad. He lives in Largo, FL. Great Lakes JOHN K. TAMAP Mr ip it ^ Taman, 65,joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Detroit. Michigan native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He worked in the deck department. Brother Taman calls Rockwood, MI home. Railroad Marine RICHARD AVERY Richard Avery, 63, became an SIU member in July of 1959 in the port of Norfolk. The Virginia native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 NOTICE TO SIU GOVERNMENT SERVICE DIVISION MEMBERS The Seafarers LOG would like to hear from SlU members in the government services division. Please send the LOG material: articles, letters, drawings, photos, etc. Please identify individuals in photos from left to right with name and rating. Mail all information directly to the Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. LEGAL AID The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers • ^ho may have need for legal assistance. % Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 322-1100 Simon, Wood & Grane 1010 Van Antwerp BIdg. Mobile, AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Klevens , 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 Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton «& Associates, PA. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 lUinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Herndon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 62095^ 0027 (618)254-1127 (800) 851-5523 toll-free Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA70002 (504) 885-9994 Kristi Post Canal Place One Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 524-6207 (504) 524-6208 Maryland Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, . Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 (301)539-6967 Massachusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) 532-1220 Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins & Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313)559-2110 1-800-554-8119 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (212) 421-0017 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 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 Marvin Peterson i, 1200 Travis Suite 2020 jj Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 • Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Path's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 P Washington > Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 ^ v Seattle, WA 98119 , (206) 285-3610 PI i �• •iv j' •' •••J•;>''''' r'' '^ ' •'- I••'•" '.I^, • - ''if*'"' "i ' "f ' ' mymBER^im ' >"r4, .-.. V .• Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes Intakes OCT. 1-31, 1989 NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port DECK DEPARTMENT " 1 - 0 r g 'i| ' Q 24 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 12 5 II STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 ' 0 19 ENTRY DEPARTMENT OOP .., 22 Q . 33 ' 43 .|f Totals All Departments 0 39 44 0 51 20 0 73 68 '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. Dispatchers' Report for Iniand Waters OCTOBER 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C .Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ili^elpiii^ Itihiore X{ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 3^ Franciscc| Wilmk^on X Seattle Puerto Rico Houston St. Pihey Poiinft Totals December Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, lalaad Waters x-x •' • ' Piney Point Monday, December 4 New York Tuesday, December 5 Philadelphia Wednesday, December 6 Baltimore Thursday, December 7 Norfolk Thursday, December 7 Jacksonville Thursday, December 7 Algonac Friday, December 8 Houston Monday, December 11 New Orleans Tuesday, December 12 Mobile Wednesday, December 13 San Francisco Thursday, December 14 Wilmington Monday, December 18 Seattle Friday, December 22 San Juan Thursday, December 7 St. Louis Friday» December 15 Honolulu Friday, December 15 Duluth Wednesday, December 13 Jersey City Wednesday, December 20 New Bedford Tuesday, December 19 :X t' |:--'X X'Xf'-^XvW v.';' •'-.•I • , i'.. .Xf. • , :• X.; -^ . V " X • • ^ V- Eadi port's meeting starts 0 10:30 OM. Port New York jPhUadelphia I- 'A'. i''• Personals Danny Knight Please contact Dawn at the SIU Baltimore Clinic, 301/327-4600. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ^ San Francisco Wilmiri^oii Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Miit.12 Totals Port New York X Philadelphia JBaltinoiare • J Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco i:Wilinington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals •' li -.- X Franchessca Rose Please call Paula 713/447-0930. Constantino Sabardo Please contact your stepdaugh­ ter Barbara Bledsoe; 600 Mill­ wood Drive; Falston, MD 21047. •'r wm 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 ,,"'11 i. < 0 0 b ft 0 ft 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ft X't ft 7g||sl 0 0 : «;;C ft. 0 0 i .5 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE aii ut ^ * 0 .0 5 0 ••.XO 4 0 ft 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 ft 0 0 0 • -'M: ^ 1 0 0 ft ,::r 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ft 0 -js-•• 0 0 0 • 0 ::A ft ft 20 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 7 m mi1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 ft ft ft 4 8 29 178 73 72 71 Totals All Departments 96 28 36 *"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. •t • ^ .1'"' COBRA: Continuation Heaith Coverage 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 directly 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 program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. I-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. ,'x ;i,H. X:- •TH. ' •"" �SEAFARERS 106 The following ships minutes are just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SlU receives each month from its ships around the world. Ship's minutes are reviewed by the Union's Contract Department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the Union upon recent of the ship's minutes. fv r' 't .% •J\ E vr • 5" •: '• ':'h • ' V'l ••'3\V ».V-. • •-. r:#; UBERfYSEA (Liberty Maritime Corp.), August 27 — Chairman Cesar Gu­ tierrez, Secretary J.B. Harris, Edu­ cation^ Director Nat Leary, Deck Delegate Bobby Riddick, Steward Delegate Jerry Ward. Chairman re­ ported captain very pleased with tank cleaning on trip. He said crew made good team. Educational direc­ tor announced VCR would be re­ paired in New Orleans. Treasurer said $26 in ship's fund and $105 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew sent letter to contract de­ partment asking why day worker rather than AB watch stander must relieve man on watch. Crew wanted to check why some crewmembers able to send special allotments and others cannot. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. PAUl BOCK (Ocean Shipholding), Au­ gust 20 — Chairman Alejandro T. Ruiz, Secretary E.L. Johnson. Chairman reminded crew new wash­ ing machine and dryer have been re­ quested for a year. He urged all members to donate to SPAD and keep mess room clean. Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. One moment of silence held in memory of Paul Hall's birthday. Crew requested fans be installed in all rooms during hot weather as air conditioners are not supplying enough cool air. Steward department given vote of thanks. Nf W) /y • r '"It:-. .M- AFAERICAH EAGIE (Pacific Gulf Marine), August 23 — Chairman Billy East­ wood, Secretary Frank Costango, Deck Delegate Wayne Proudlove, Engine Delegate Dennis Claybom, Steward Delegate Calvin Hazzard. Chairman reported voyage smooth with np beefs. He noted all equip­ ment repairs in galley completed. Secretary reported trip's highlights were barbecue and soccer matches at Goteborg (Sweden) Seaman's Center. Crew played sailors from two Soviet vessels, losing first game 3-1 but winning second 3-2. LOG received while in Goteborg shipyard. Steward department thanked for its job, especi^ly cookouts. Steward thanked for acquiring ice cream freezer. Next ports: Bayonne, NJ and Charleston, SC. SEA-IAHD EXHORER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 27 — Chairman L. Cope, Secretary W. Hawkins, Deck Delegate K. Moore. Chairman an­ nounced broken microwave ashore for repairs. He reminded members to double check pay differential at payoffs after upgrading. He told crewmembers all hands must be present when drills take place in port and urged members to donate to movie fund during payoff. Treas­ urer said will check with captain to determine how much money is in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Members asked to turn in forms for tile repair, take care of movies and keep lounge clean.. . M- 1: Vi-v USK SmWART (Sea MobUity, Inc.), August 15 — Chairman Albert Aus­ tin Jr., Secretary D. Fronek, Deck Delegate Ernest Caltenback, Engine Delegate Daniel Healy, Steward , Delegate John Briggs. Chairman thanked deck department for fine job. He thanked chief cook for ex­ i- y"'-' ':'vS-irSi m-. fi ': O cellent food preparation. Secretary discussed drug test required by Coast Guard. Educational director urged all members to read LOG and upgrade at Piney Point. Engine dele­ gate reported chief engineer had been giving assignments in crew's lounge while members were on cof­ fee and lunch breaks. Steward dele­ gate reported objections to chief en­ gineer ordering steward department to clean grease trap on specific day and time without regard to meal preparation period. Members were reminded to contribute to SPAD. Next port: Norfolk, VA. fMOfOltf ONMIOlNiVr (Pacific Gulf Marine), September 3 — Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary Marvin St. George, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Nickerson. Treasurer reported $85 in ship's fund. Crew asked that dental plan be reviewed and more information about job description, wages and vacation rates be made available to members. Crewmembers thanked steward department for good job. COVE UBERJY (Cove Shipping), Sep­ tember 7 — Chairman M. Galbraith, Secretary M. Flores, Educational Director A. Markowitz. Chairman reported smooth sail and ship will pay off upon arrival September 8. • He urged members to continue con­ tributing to SPAD. No reports of disputed OT or beefs. Two members lost prescription glasses while work­ ing. Payoff patrolman will be asked to help obtain new pairs. Crew thanked steward department for its work. Next ports: Houston and New York. FAiXON aiAlBPlON (Seahawk Manage­ ment), September 24 — Chairman John Chermesino, Secretary M.P. Cox, Educational Director J.W. Fonville, Engine Delegate Michael Jackson. Chairman told crew layoff slips available with 800 phone num­ ber for those wanting to return to vessel. Members asked to strip beds and clean rooms for next members to board. All members will receive extra day of pay for travel. Treas­ urer noted b^ance of $232.55 in movie fiind. More movies would be purchased in Mobile, AL. No beefs . or disputed OT. Steward Cox thanked members for cooperation and consideration. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Mobile, AL. GUIKUU (Puerto Rico Marine), Sep­ tember 11 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educa­ tional Director R. Tompkins, Deck Delegate W. Taylor, Engine Dele­ gate E. Kent, Steward Delegate Pe­ ter Mazzitelli. Chairman reported vessel would pay off upon arrival in Elizabeth, NJ on September 13. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked contract department review lowering time necessary to request relief from 120 to 60 days on 240-day shipping card. Bosun, steward and electrician returned after vacations and re­ ported ship running fine. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. IMGBl (Sealift Bulkers Inc.), Septem­ ber 17 — Chairman S. Jawdora, Secretary J. F. MiUer, Engine Dele­ gate W. E. Marino. Chairman re­ ported payoff scheduled for Septem­ ber 22. He noted repair list includes parts for ice machine. He asked crew to not slam engine doors and advised that new gasket may be placed around doors during repairs. Secretary urged those getting off vessel to leave clean linens for next man and to turn in keys. No reports of disputed OT or beef^. Crew asked that half the milk come onboard in New Orleans and the other half in Hawaii. Crewmembers suggested washer and dryer be moved and new microwave be brought onboard. Seamen's club called to pick up books. Four to eight watch re­ minded to make coffee and provide weather reports. Crew thanked steward department. Wf/mrSPW/r (Liberty Maritime), September 3 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary R. Kennedy, Deck Delegate A. Machado, Engine Dele­ gate C- Bocage, Steward Delegate J. Miller. Crew requested microwave oven be placed onboard for crew­ members. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for keeping a clean ship. m OEKUMl (ETC), September 24 — Chairman Pete Waters, Secretary Edward Tinsley. Chairman reported letter sent regarding medical help for crewmembers and awaiting answer. Treasurer said $345 in ship's fund. IMG VIRGO (Energy Transportation Corp.), September 3 — Chairman Billie Darley, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director R. Pereira. Engine Delegate Ramon Ali, Steward Delegate William Christ­ mas. Ship going into yard either September 26 or 27 and chairman will speak to captain about flight ar­ rangements for those leaving vessel. Chairman asked crew to dress ap­ propriately for meals and be respect­ ful of other members when playing radios. Secretary said $14.40 is in ship's fund. He will inquire about funds collect during previous trip. He will find out if radio in crew mess hall was charged to ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by delegates. Chairman noted pleasant voyage. Secretary reminded crew to return dishes and glasses to galley. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department for job well done. Entire crew thanked for its efforts. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and KHI Shipyard. OKU COUIKUIA (OMI Corp.), Septem­ ber 24 — Chairman Robert C. Marrero. Secretary C.R. Moss, Engine Delegate Lonnie Carter, Steward Delegate R.W. Gilliam. Chairman reported ship payoff scheduled for September 27. Secretary said every­ thing running smoothly. Bosun made new salad bar. Educational director urged members to upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT. Union thanked for new wage rates. Stew­ ard department thanked for keeping salad bar well stocked. Members re­ minded to give to SPAD for job se­ curity. OMBKillS MMilElIF (Maritime Over­ seas), September 10 — Chairman W. Jefferson, Secretary V. Sanchez Jr. Chairman reported payoff set for September 14. Crewmembers leav­ ing ship urged to clean rooms for next men boarding. Chairman an­ nounced exhaust fans in galley fixed and other repairs would be handled while ship was in yard. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Steward depart­ ment thanked for work. Next port: New Orleans, LA. OVERSEAS MEEV YORK (Maritime Over­ seas), September 15 — Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary N. Evans, Edu­ cational Director E. Self, Deck Del­ egate J. Poleate, Engine Delegate C. Edwards, Steward Delegate J. Ortiz. Chairman announced payoff would take place upon arrival in the Neth­ erlands. Deck department thanked for performing duties well. Educa­ tional director said new movies would be purchased and members could make requests. Treasurer re­ ported $50 in ship's fund. Deck del­ egate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT listed by en­ gine and steward delegates. Mem­ bers discussed increasing pension, upgrading optical and dental plans and creating swifter turnover for va­ cation checks. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: The Netherlands. PK VFILUAM BAUGH (Maersk Lines), September 23 — (Chairman T. An­ derson, Secretary D. Zuls, Educa­ tional Director D. Nance. Chairman said crewmembers must sign cus­ toms form. He reported one movie missing from library. Treasurer said $100 in fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Members asked if they get one hour per week for cleaning living quarters^ Crew asked for vacation, medical and welfare information and forms. Steward department given vote of thanks. Next port: Diego Garcia. • t. RICHARD G. MAmiaSEH (Ocean Car­ riers), September 1 — Chairman William Babbitt, Secretary D. B. Smith, Educational Director D. Leight, Deck Delegate Dana Nunez, Engine Delegate Julian Lopez, Steward Delegate P. Ordansa. Chairman stressed importance of up­ grading at Piney Point. Deck dele­ gate reported promotion of DEU to AB caused dispute on pay rate. En­ gine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crewmem­ bers reported problem with water al­ ways being brown and suggested tanks be recoated. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. ROBERT L Iff (Waterman Steamship), September 24 — Chairman Mark T. Trepp, Secretary P. L. Hunt, Edu­ cational Director J. Burkett. Chair­ man reported vessel had good trip. Treasurer announced $250 in ship's funds. No beefs or disputed OT listed by departmental delegates. Total of $400 collected from officers and crew for Bernie Guarino me­ morial fund. Secretary noted Guar­ ino, who died suddenly, would be missed by all crewmembers. Next port: Norfolk, VA. SCi-LUV04CHffyfff (Sea-Land Service), September 4 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Louis Pion, Educa­ tional Director A. Mercado. Chair­ man advised crew on drug test pro­ cedures. No beefs or disputed OT reported from departmental dele­ gates. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department. SEi-liUVD CHAUEMGER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 11 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary George W. Gibbons, Educational Director Charles A. Henley, Steward Dele­ gate Virgilio Rivera. Chairman asked crew to report anything that needs to be fixed. Secretary reported trip is going fine. He said repairmen are aboard for voyage and he hopes they will fix water line in crew's rec­ reation room. Crewmembers would like new furniture for recreation room. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. Contmued on page 25 -''y ^ r.. ' ^ [r . �N0¥[MB£R,1989 ' ': ^' • est m Continued from page 24 Sa-WID umiopa (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 20 — Chairman R.W. Pinkham, Secretary P.P. Lo­ pez, Educational Director M.D. Sabin. Deck Delegate N. Napolitano, Engine Delegate J.D. Howison, Steward Delegate J.E. Dusich. Chairman said ship would pay ofT upon arrival at Tacoma, WA on September 27. Treasurer reported $20 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported some OT disputed. No problems listed by deck and engine delegates. Crew requested new washing machine and television. Next port: Tacoma, WA. Sa-IAHD OPRCSS (Sea-Land Service), September 29 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary G. Silvey, Educa­ tional Director D. Compeau. Chair­ man reported ship running fine. Treasurer said no money in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew thanked for keeping ship clean. Crew said captain allowed only one draw for Guam and Kaohsiung, which are five/six days apart. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, CA. Sa-IAHD ParORMUKt (Sea-Land Service), September 11 — Chairman Walter Petty, Secretary Floyd Bishop, Deck Delegate Steve Fabritsis. Engine Delegate M. Lambeth, Steward Delegate Allan Bright. Deck delegate reported some dis­ puted OT. Engine and steward dele­ gates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked that shower water pressure be fixed. Members asked that AB on wing be moved inside when stack gas is bad. SEA-LUVD VAUli (Sea-Land Service), September 10 — Chairman George Burke, Secretary J. Gonzalez. Sec­ retary reported everything running smoothly on ship. No delegates listed disputed OT or beefs. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. Everglades. He asked crewmembers to list questions they have about the new contract. No disputed OT or beefs reported by departmental dele­ gates. Chairman urged members not to loiter in mess hall after eating be­ cause space is limited. Next port: Port Everglades, FL. USMS Sfl4S Bim (Mar Ship Operators), September 14 — Chairman Michael Marquette, Secretary Sharon Ortiz, Deck Delegate John Buckley, En­ gine Delegate Gary Carter, Steward Delegate Jackie Paglinawan. Chair­ man asked for crew's help in be­ coming reacquainted with ship. Sec­ retary thanked crqw for assistance. She noted a revised set of hours and locations for linen exchange had been posted. Educational director urged members to read LOG and upgrade at the Lundeberg School. No disputed OT or beefs reported by delegates. Crew requested an­ swer on question regarding perma­ nent positions: Must vacation be SSH-IAMD HRWUI (Sea-Land Service), September 23 — Chairman Joseph San Filippo, Secretary J. Bayani, Educational Director J. Flynn. Sec­ retary thanked crew for keeping mess and lounge clean. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked for return of six-month rotary shipping. De­ partments working to keep outside and inside of ship clean. Steward department thanked for terrific food. Next port: Long Beach, CA. Sa UWD UBiRMJOR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 10 — ChairmaaV.J. Ardowski, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Director E.L. Ford, Deck Delegate J.W. Fultz, Engine Delegate Patrick Lynch, Steward Delegate Tom Marshall. Chairman reminded crew to read Seafarers LOG, especially president's column, for news on union and maritime in­ dustry. He announced ship pay off will be September 11 in Long Beach, CA. Secretary said members very cooperative in keeping crew lounge clean. Departmental dele­ gates reported smooth sailing, no beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Long Beach, CA. S£R-IAND HUUma (Sea-Land Service), September 3 — Chairman A. R. McCree, Secretary W. E. Spratley, Educational Director D. DiSamo, Deck Delegate J. W. Allen, Engine Delegate A. B. Austin, Steward Del­ egate J. Weed. Chairman thanked crew for good trip, saying it was best he had sailed in a long time. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean at all times. Educational director urged those with a drug or alcohol problem to get help. He said he has been straight since seeking treatment at Seafarers addictions re­ habilitation facility at Valley Lee, MD. Treasurer reported $20 in bar­ becue fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates. Next ports: Tacoma, WA and Yokohama, Japan. Sa-tAMD NRVIGRIOR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 3 — Chairman Peter Bean, Secretary J. Jones, Educa­ tional Director A. Sankolewicz. Chairman said telex sent to San Francisco union hall regarding lack of ice machine for last two trips. Union reported one will be installed when ship arrives in Oakland. Sec­ retary asked for explanation of GUDE duties. Educational director reported chief engineer handling reefers rather than chief electrician. Treasurer reported $64.68 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. MTD Convention Sets Policy Ooals Continued from page 6 eral, state and local races. Of the 6000 registered lobbyists in Wash­ ington, DC, he said, only 150 are from labor unions. In adopting over 50 resolutions, convention delegates called for an evaluation of the programs needed to maintain the St. Lawrence Sea­ way system at its maximum level. Delegates supported the construc­ tion and full federal funding of a new 1000 foot lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Coast Guard funding of the icebreaker vessel the Mackinaw and extension of the current agreements that give the domestic steel industry an op­ portunity to modernize thereby increase demand for bulk com­ modity service from the Great Lakes. The delegates also enacted res­ olutions urging an end to unfair subsidies of foreign shipyards, reauthorization of the Export Administration Act to preserve North Slope Alaskan oil for do­ mestic consumption, continued support of a strong cabotage pol­ icy as embodied in the Jones Act, expansion of Jones Act coverage to include the full extent of the U.S. exclusive economic zone, abolishment of factors that allow foreign-flag cruise ships to operate in domestic U.S. waters and pas­ sage of legislation designed to ex­ pand the U.S.-flag passenger fleet. 7^ . ;r: ^ iNiller on Whales The SIU ship's committee on the USNS Silas Bent is joined hy the entire crew for a photo taken September in Yokohama, Japan. The ship's committee is made up of Chairman Michael T. Marquette, Secretary Sharon L. Ortiz, Education Director Jerry A. Rosemeyer, Deck Delegate John C. Buckley, Engine Delegate Gary A. Carter and Steward Delegate Jackie J. Paglinawan. llSMSCM»IVEWfr(Lavino Steamship Company), Sep­ tember 15 — Chairman J. Ross, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Direc­ tor A. Matos. Chairman dis­ cussed current conditions of ship and crew. He thanked crew for job it has been doing and reminded members to go through departmental delegates to address prob­ lems. He urged members to upgrade at the Luqdeberg On their way to Join the USNS Silas Bent are School. Secretary discussed Jose Manuel Llitera (left) and Eric Emory. The payroll vouchers. He re­ recent Lundeberg School graduates are pictured minded crew to help keep in the Tokyo airport. vessel clean. Crew noted some problems with hot and taken after four months on the ves­ cold water system, galley and elec­ sel or will individual lose permanent tricity. Crewmembers happy to re­ status? port vessel sailing after spending summer in Jacksonville shipyard. USNS Wlim (Lavino Shipping Co.), September 21 — Chairman Tom (ISMS aaiUHD (Sealift Bulkers, Inc.), Trehem, Secretary feurt Lucido, Ed­ September 10 — Chairman F. A. ucational Director Aaron Thompson. Khan, Secretary A. Pinn. Deck del­ Chairman reported morale low be­ egate reported disputed OT with cause of workload doubling. He an­ chief mate defacing OT sheets. nounced garbage separation program Steward delegate noted disputed OT is working and urged members to be involving GSU. Engine delegate did careful when cleaning with industrial not list any beefs or disputed OT. strength ammonia. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $950 USMS lYMa (Mar Ship Operators), in ship's fund. Crew approved party September 7 — Chairman Carmine to be held when vessel arrives in Bova, Secretary D. Velandra, Edu­ Lisbon, Portugal. No beefs or dis­ cational Director Gary Wicket. puted OT. Variety of salads is being Chairman announced new washer served by steward department. Next and dryer ordered. He noted ship port: Lisbon, Portugal. would pay off September 8 in Port Continued from page 15 In my seagoing experience, I was on two ships on which I was directly involved in collisions with whales under such circumstances. One was a Calmar running south along the coast of Mexico at 12 knots. I was on lookout on the bow and watching a large whale swimming directly in front of us which we hit. I had to leap clear of the large tail which flipped above me. Another similar collision oc­ curred on the Isthmian ship Kenyon Victory in the Sea of Turtles off Mexico. Running south at 18 knots I was also on the bow when we hit a whale. The impact caused our speed to drop five revolutions. On one occasion a boarding pi­ lot at Balboa informed us that a whale was stuck on our bow which accounted for the slow down in our speed for almost two days. On yet another occasion, we were informed by the linemen in Anchorage, AK while docking there on a Sea-Land ship that there was a whale stuck on our bow. V Fred T. MiUer Castle Rock, Washington Editor's Note: The LOG would like to hear from seamen who have also had first hand experience with whale collisions. Brother Miller raises a good point, seamen should be consulted. The LCXJ would like to document a number of cases involving whales striking ships to forward to the University of Cal­ ifornia's marine biology depart­ ment. *45 7J 7 'V4, v. ;v, �easaagi SSAFAHeRS 26 ::-.l'., • • FRANK BARON Frank Baron, 76, passed away October 10. The deck department veteran, known to his friends as "Red," served in the Navy fi-om 1930 to 1935. He became an SIU member in March of 1939 at the jwrt of New York. Early in his career, the English-bom Biaron sailed from the port of Baltimore. He participated in the Murmansk mn during World War II. At the time of his retirement in January of 1973, Brother Baron sailed from the port of San Francisco. He is survived by two brothers, William and Norman. Jf--- liaiva-,. .if'i .?i»*n • •• ••••',, fe. • . ''fV'' r :^fe PAUL T. BOUDREAUX Paul T. Boudreaux, 68, died October 13. The Louisiana native received his SIU book in August of 1942 at the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department primarily from the port of New Orleans until he retired in May of 1976. His wife, Ruth, survives him. BERNARD P. BURKE Bernard P. Burke, 72, passed away October 16. Brother Burke was bom in Indiana. He began his SIU career in December of 1948 at the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department until his retirement in May of 1976. Gl^RGE DANIELS JR. George Daniels Jr., 72, died September 7. Bora in Pantego, NC, Brother Daniels served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. He later served in the Coast Guard. The engine department seafarer joined the SIU in February of 1946 at the port of Norfolk. He assisted the union in the 1962 Moore McCormick-Robin Line beef. He is survived by his wife, Lillian. JACK B. DAVIS Jack B. Davis, 71, passed away August 15. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. The Madisonville, TX native graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York in June of 1964. Brother Davis upgraded to QMED at the Lundebeig School in 1974 before he retired in December of 1982. ARCHIE E. DELANEY Archie E. Delaney, 73, died October 27. The Alabama native served in the United States Marine Corps from 1936 to 1938. He became a member of the union in October of 1955 at the port of New York. Early in his engine department career. Brother Delaney sailed on Alcoa and Waterman vessels. He received his first pension check in February of 1978. RAMON FERRERA Ramon Ferrera, 68, passed away November 21, 1988. Brother Ferrera sailed for 42 years before he retired in 1978 as a bosun. He shipped from the ports of Mobile and New Orleans. He saved the life of a fellow shipmate in the early I970's. Ferrera is survived by his wife, Elsie, and daughter, Irene Elizabeth. LOUIS A. GARDIER Louis A. Gardier, 72, died October 9. The steward department pensioner was bora in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago when it was part of the British West Indies. He joined the SIU in March of 1947 at the port of New York. Brother Gardier retired in December of 1982. His wife, Rosaline, survives him. WILLIAM M- IL^ William M. Hand, 75, passed away September 26. The McDavid, FL native served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. Brother Hand received his SIU book in October 1954 at the port of New Orleans. His stepson, Lee M. Castro, was a 1963 recipient of the union's scholarship program. Brother Hand worked in the steward department before retiring in December of 1978. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee. BO KARLSSON Bo Karlsson, 66, died September 2. Bora in Sweden, Brother Karlsson. )ecame an SIU member in July of 1951 afthe port of Baltimore. He took part in the 1961 New York Harbor strike. Karlsson upgraded to become a recertified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He started receiving his pension in August of 1982. BURRIS MAXWELL Burris Mjixwell, 77, passed away June 16. The deck department seafarer was bora in New Jersey and served in the Army from 1930 to 1933. He joined the union in December of 1938 at the port of Mobile. Brother Maxwell retired in November of 1974. His wife, Ethel, survives him. LUCIAN B. MOORE Lucian B. Moore, 81, died October 25. The Tennessee native sailed in the steward department. Brother Moore was one of the union's first members, signing on with the SIU in November of 1938 at the port of Mobile. Brother Moore retired in September of 1975. MARTIN PYKE Martin Pyke, 71, passed away at his Fort Lauderdale, FL home on July 20. The Philadelphia native sailed several decades with the SIU before retiring in June of 1984. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, and son, Marty. WILFRED SCHOENBORN Wilfred Schoenbora, 84, died August 28. He was torn in Dresden, Germany. Brother Schoenbora became an SIU member in May of 1946 at the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. He walked the 1961 New York Harbor picket line. Pensioner Schoenbora retired in June of 1968. EDWARD D. SYNAN Edward D. Synan, 59, passed away August 10. The Fall River, MA native served in the Navy from 1948 to 1953 and the Army from 1956 to 1958. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School at the port of New York during 1960. In December of 1974, Brother Synan received a letter of commendation from Delta Lines for his work as a chief electrician. He began receiving his pension in April of 1985. Inland STEVEN CRAWFORD Steven Crawford, 52, died September 13. Bora in Pearl River, LA, Pensioner Crawford served in the Army before joining the SIU in April of 1%2 at the port of New Orleans. He worked in the engine department on Dixie Carriers vessels. Crawford up^ded at the Lundebeig School in June of 1973. He retired in February of 1988. His wife, Merrian, survives him. LOUIS A. DEHON JR. Louis A. Dehon Jr., 67, passed away October 11. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Boatman Dehon became a union member in January of 1971 in his native New Orleans. He worked on Crescent Towing tugs. Dehon attended a 1977 union education conference at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, MD. He began receiving his pension in November of 1986. CECIL R. EVANS Cecil R. Evans, 65, died Au^st 7. The Freeport, FL native worked in the deck department for Radcliffe Towing. He joined the SIU in September of 1977 at the port of Mobile. Boatman Evans retired in May of 1988. HORACE W. HODGES Horace W. Hodges, 89, passed away September 1. Bora in Mathews, VA, Boatman Hodges obtained his SIU book in September of 1961 at the port of Norfolk. He sailed as captain on Curtis Bay Towing vessels. Brother Hodges retired in September of 1974. He is survived by his wife, Liicy. MILTON A. LIRETTE Milton A. Lirette, 66, died September 11. The deck department boatman was bora in Thibodaux, LA. He joined the SIU in August of 1960 at the port of Houston. Brother Lirette was sailed on Dixie Carriers and National Marine tugs. He began drawing his pension in March of 1988. His wife, Janie, survives him. EMILIO MARTINEZ EmUio Martinez, 63, passed away June 2. Bora in Vega Alta, PR, Boatman Martinez bec^e an SIU member in December of 1977 at the port of San Juan. He worked in the deck department for Crowley Towing. He is survived by his wife, Carmel Luisa. WALTER J. MICHAELKIEWCZ Walter J. Michaelkiewcz, 64, died in the month of August. He served in the Air Force from 1942 to 1963. Boatman * Michaelkiewcz joined the union in September of 1972 in his native Baltimore. He worked on Harbor Towing vessels during much of his maritime career. Pensioner Michaelkiewcz retired in March of 1985. KENNETH J. NELSON SR. Kenneth J. Nelson Sr., 69, passed away September 13. The Humboldt, TN native acquired his SIU book in May of 1957 at the port of Houston. He worked in the engine department on G & H Towing tugs. Boatman Nelson retired in October of 1979. He is survived by his wife, Maijorie. JAMES R. SAYWARD James R. Say ward, 65, died August 25. The Massachusetts native served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in September of 1968 at the port of Chicago and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Sayward began his retirement in April of 1986. His wife, Dorothy, survives him. ADAM S. SCHULTZ Adam S. Schultz, 78, passed away October 11. He was bora in Maryland. Boatman Schultz became an SIU member in December of 1956 at the port of Baltimore. He worked as a bargeman for the Western Maryland Railroad. Brother Schultz retired in August of 1973. He is survived by his wife, Esther. Great Lakes WILLIAM J. HEARNS JR. WilUam J. Hearas Jr., 53, died August 18. He joined the SIU in July of 1961 in his native Cleveland. Brother Hearas was an active deckhand for Great Lakes Towing at the time of his death. His wife, Helen, survives him. Railroad Marine MARTIN NICOLICH Martin Nicolich, 78, passed away June 19. TTie Austrianbora deckhand became a member of the SIU in July of 1960 at the port of New York. He worked on New Haven Railroad vessels. Brother Nicolich retired in February of 1977. He is survived by his wife, Margaret. DONALD E. RICHARDSON Donald E. Richardson, 78, died June 6 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. The deckhand for the ErieLackawanna Railroad was bora in Stonington, MA. He became an SIU member in November 1963 at the port of New York. Brother Richardson was buried at the George Washington Memorial Park at Paramus, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Helen. JOHN J. RYAN John J. Ryan, 67, passed away August 7 at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, NY. The Brooklyn native joined the union in July 1960 at the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department for the Pennsylvania, and later Penn Central, Railroad. He was buried August 11 at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. His wife, Veronica, survives him. r, - Vi'-v,. ''Hi... ~ '•»- �'• ' taC-I •••••'" MOVmBER, 1989 -Si. :;:.r.'fUvi;;: •P QMED—Any Rating February 19 May II Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 8 February 16 Marine Electrical Maintenance March 2 January 8 Marine Electronics Technician March 30 January 8 Diesel Engine Techncdogy January 8 February 2 January 8 Hydraulics , : February 2 Welding January 8 March 2 yyj^l students in the Ehgirie O^ will have a two week : •familiarization class at the end of their regidar course. Ml AtimK 4i* eNnrf fifnmiiiluJbimitm^ rif December 1989-February 1990 schedule for December 1989— , , - • F^ruary 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's neieds. ' PLEASE NOTE: Att members are required to t^ fir^fi^^ng ivL^ the Lundeberg SckotU. Chedc-In Date February 5 January 22 February 19 December 4 January 22 January 29 Course Able Seaman Lifeboatman March 16 February 2 March 2 Simulator Shiphandiing December 15 Febniary 2 Third Mate May 11 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. : '''l"' • v. The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High ; School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Secqnd Language (ESL) are s six weeks in length. ; Check-In Completion Couree imte Date High School Equivalency (GED) January 8 February ID Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 8 February 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 8 February 9 |i: Completion •Date-'-V ii February 12 January 8 January 29 Course February 16 The Developmental Studies Claiss (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. • ^'• Checfc-in C6ni|rieiflon •IsS® Course Date Date , ^Assistant Cocdt, Cook and B^dker All open-ended (contact admission^ v Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for startii^ date) ' students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Address(City) • Yes Telephone. (Zip Code) No^ CPR: • Yes No • ^^^; Primary Language Spoken ' 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 RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE Book #. Social Security #_ DepartmenL Seniority Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No • ^ DECK • AB/Sealifl • I.si Class Pilot Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From. Last grade of school completed. SIGNATURE. I Am inlcrcslcd in Ihc Following Coursc(s) Cheeked Below or Indicated Here if Not l.isled Endorsement(s) or Licegse(s) Now Held- • Third Male • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course to (dales allended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No/ (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. February 23 Mo./Day/Year 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. Home Port— •iS:. No • Firefighting: • Yes (Slreel) (Slate) February 19 Date Available for training Date of Birth 1 Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: UpgnuBng ApplitaHoa (Middle) Completion Date March 5 IKIS^Cmse SOFJUtiRS mirnUMDlBiRG SCHOOL OF SamUNSHIP (Firsll Che(ck-In Date January 29 Course Steward Recertification tfaanrfna Cbwses (Last) ENGINE r,.- .• •.V March 23 January 19 h^nms Name. WiS' -Ja." / Sdi^h •« i".' ''aia;4-^ ^I^Ehlpegaa . \ • , • Sv®!-:* 'i" .S- t: .. • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation DATE. • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • 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) Q High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM Q Associates in Arts Degree •'Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 10/89 •mmm. ' ' .'-I" .I-'"' ' • • �• ' -ir. . 1 iff'.I^MVTWTDi^n fiR'fliiMWil'IMiWIB—W1 pi-# HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CHILD? ,51 American Eagle Crew and Soviet Seamen Meet On Soccer Field SlU members had their turn to experience "glasnost" when American Eagle crewmembers were challenged to a soccer match by Soviet merchant seamen, re­ ported Chief Steward Frank Costango in an interview with the LOG earlier this month. The American mariners won one round and the Soviets the other in soccer games held at the Swedish Seamen's Center in Goteberg, Sweden. The Eagle crew lost its first match, 3-1, to the Belgrad's seafarers but came back six days later to defeat the Leningradskaga Slava team, 3-2. The Eagle was in port for re­ pairs. The vessel was docked for two weeks allowing the crew to get acquainted with the area. Bosun Billy Eastwood and Costango served as the Eagle team's coaches. .''ii i;--(' ' ri • ; If .vf.'•SV V C.A. ; fI'Ai' ...: a. • ' M. i:. J: ^ ''' ' ' Chief Steward Frank Costango (right) prepares another helping of ribs for the picnic following the American Ease's victory. He is helped by a representative of the Swedish Seamen's Club. SIU crewmembers treated the defeated Soviets to an Americanstyle picnic after the second game. Costango and Chief Cook Cal­ vin Hazard fed approximately 80 sailors from India, Sweden, Bel­ gium, Denmark as well as the Soviet crew. "They ate 60 pounds of ribs, 60 pounds of chicken, 30 pounds of Cheryl Ann Ffders The American Eagle soccer squad (white jerseys) pose with,thdr Soviet mariner counterparts: the Belgrad (top) and the Leningradskag Slava (bottom). hot dogs, tubs of cole slaw, mac­ aroni salad, potato salad and beer and soft drinks," Costango said. "We worked from 1300 to 2200 cooking and serving with the help of the seamen's club. "Then the Soviets became our guests at a local nightclub. They had no money and had to get permission to stay out with us until 0100." Costango said the games be­ tween American and Soviet play­ ers were a first for the Swedish Seamen's Center International Seamen's Olympics. He reported a great time was had by all. Cheryl Ann Peters has been ^missing for five years. She left I home one night aftier a fiaucnily ar%ument, and hasn't been s^^ Il iSaie was nearly 15 when aChe was M: Jleported missing. But like many I such cases, the police aUid the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children still continue to publicize the facts surrounding her disai^arance. Case officer Lt. David Sackett of the Rochester, MN Police Degiaitmeiit continues to recdve tips ^ hier possible whereabouts. : "We'll never put the case to «,^st until she's found," says Sack; ett. The officer notes thatmany missing child or young adult cases have been open for much longer than five years. But, he said, one ^ ^onymqus tip or a decision by the runaway child can resolve a cUse quickly. ; Cheryl Ann is now a young woman, and inay look quite dif­ ferent from her picture. However, she has certain identifying marks that would not have changed: a faint scar below her eye brow, a planter's wart on the bottom of her left foot, pierced ears which had heal^ over and a scar on her upper left arm. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD OMAa Nilioal CcUir far Misn^ wi EiiiMMCIUrci 9 •: &:•? •• -\-.;U fv r|!- ifi ^ vmi v. - •' 4 Jte#' •'-/ . irm- Third Mate Sndahr Brown (Ml) relaxes with Able Seamen Thomas Johnsoa IUMI Robert Ashcom after the American E:^'s victory over the i-ii^i^ MliTlrneii Siava's soccer team. '-V As Chief Steward Frank Costango prepares another mder, AB's Robert Ashcom (seated, left) and Wayne Proudlove (standing, left) and Boson Billy Eastwood (in hat) talk with a representative of the Swedish Seamen^s Club. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MTD MAPS ‘COMPREHENSIVE’ MARITIME POLICY POLISH SOLIDARITY OFFICIALS STUDY SIU, TRAINING PROGRAM SIU HAILS POLISH UNION, SOLIDARITY, IN SHIPBOARD CEREMONY DETROIT INTERVIEWS SELLMAN PANAMA DEBACLE EXPOSES PHONY THEORY OF ‘EFFECTIVE U.S. CONTROL’ U.S. POLICY LABELS SHIPS FLYING THE PANAMANIAN-FLAG AS ‘EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED’ FOR MILITARY PURPOSES ‘EFFECTIVE CONTROL’ PROVES TO BE A SHAM IN CRISIS SITUATIONS HOW EUSC POLICY GOT ITS START BIENNIAL MTD CONVENTION DELEGATES URGE PASSAGE OF NATIONAL SHIPPING AND SHIPBUILDING POLICY AFL-CIO DELEGATES HONOR LECH WALESA ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS NATIONAL SEALIFT POLICY STUDY BLASTS SAFETY RECORD OF FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIPS ITF GENERAL SECRETARY UPHOLDS IMU SUSPENSION MEL PELFREY OF D2 MEBA DIES AT 59 COAST GUARD PROPOSES NEW TANKERMAN AND Z-CARD RULES SENATE LEADER BACKS DOWN ON CARGO PREFERENCE FIGHT SIU GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION LENDS HAND IN EARTHQUAKE CLEAN-UP SIU MEMBER IS NATO SCHOLAR USNS DIEHL CREW GIVES TOURS OF SHIP SIU HAS KEY ROLE IN ‘HOUSING NOW’ MARCH BREAUX BILL WOULD EXCLUDE MARITIME FROM TRADE TALKS BOSUN TONY LEO TURNS TRASH TO GOLD SELLMAN: “THE SPIRIT CREW WAS TERRIFIC’ MARITIME UNIONS URGE APPLICATION OF U.S. LABOR LAWS TO SHIPS OF RUNAWAY REGISTRIES LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CITED AS MODEL TRAINING FACILITY COURT RULES VACATION BENEFITS CAN BE GARNISHED OVERSEAS ALICE CREW MEMBERS COMMENDED BY U.S. NAVY CROWLEY AMBASSADOR CREW HAS BRIEF STOP IN PORT EVERGLADES MTD PORT COUNCILS HONOR FRIENDS OF MARITIME TRADE UNION LEADER FROM SPAIN LOOKS TO SIU’S SCHOOL FOR IDEAS NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR SIU P.R. HALL AMERICAN EAGLE CREW AND SOVIET SEAMEN MEET ON SOCCER FIELD C.A. PETERS LEFT HOME 5 YEARS AGO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 11 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log