http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ff7cf86ecf66039c9ff99f83f499a704.PDF 41f2ae88bfbfede371fd34e5459bfc36 PDF Text Text '•;' ' ' ^ ^••' 'J_ .v.'V :i', . '•V./" SEAEmERS December, 198i Volume 51, Number 12 Maritime Overseas Takes Over SIU Crews Han Two Former Exxon Tankers After almost a decade of being Exxon company ships, two tankers are plying the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico under new ownership by Maritime Overseas with SIU crews aboard. The newly named Over­ seas Philadelphia and Overseas New Orleans crewed in the. port of Norfolk last month after being refurbished. They are running from Lake Charles, LA and Port Ar­ thur, TX to New York, Provi­ dence, RI and Portland, ME car­ rying heating oil for Exxon. '• The vessels are operated by Maritime Overseas of New York. The tankers were built in 1982 for Exxon, but the energy company has been reducing its fleet by sell­ ing several of its tankers in the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in March. Joe Perez, SIU representative in the port of Houston, recently Four views of the Overseas Philadelphia, one of two former Exxon tankers that have become part of the Maritime Overseas fleet. Continued on page 3 SIU Retiree Sokol, Who Escaped Nazis, Gets Bid To Return to Native Poland ''i t. , VPO'.- : After fifty years, Stanley Sokol, who joined the SIU in 1941, is returning to his native Poland. The retired bosun was personally in­ vited by Solidarity leader Lech Walesa. Sokol will be returning to his native Poland for the first time since escaping from Poland two days before the Nazis invaded his homeland. Sokol boarded the Polish pas­ senger ship, the Batoroy, as an able seaman. The vessel was in the port of Gdynia, Poland. The date was August 30, 1939. It is a date he remembers well as it was the last time he saw his native Poland. Today, Sokol is preparing to go home. Next spring, the 80-year- Stanley Sokol, a retired SIU bosun, meets Solidarity leader Lech Walesa at the AFL-CIO Coiivention last month. • old retired bosun will accept the invitation of Solidarity leader Lech Walesa and other members of the free Polish labor union who re­ cently visited SIU facilities in Camp Springs and Piney Point, MD. He plans to live in Gdansk because it is a port city and "I want to help Solidarity. Tm 80 and 1 have a few more years to go." Sokol met Walesa at the biennial AFL-CIO convention held in Washington, D.C. last month. Upon hearing about the struggles of Polish seamen to develop a militant, independent status in the face of government-controlled Continued on page 3 �'Ml President's Report V-;. • ••••--• This may be the time for the United States to start showing its flag. Showing it around the world, that is, as a means of reminding people of America's presence and influence for good. For America, the world around us as we prepare for the year 1990 is a vastly different one than we faced at the beginning of 1989. Most striking is the unexpected bloodless revolution that is taking place in Eastern Europe, where the hunger for democracy appears to have the communist hacks on the run. How these fast moving developments in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and East Germany will wind up is not certain, of course, but whether the current movements towards full democracy continue or whether they are tem­ porarily halted or crushed, the future of the United States, as well as much of the rest of the world, will be greatly affected. As more and more of the oppressed peoples of the world press for the freedoms of which the United States stands as the great symbol, America should move out front, playing a strong, visible role as the world's leading power. That is where the idea of showing the stars and stripes to people everywhere comes in, particularly wherever we are acting to assist these peoples in their search for freedom and improved standards of living. Perhaps the most effective and practical means of showing the flag is through the use of American ships, sailing under American regis­ try, manned by Americans and flying the stars and stripes. It is an indisputable fact that the United States inspires oppressed peoples the world over to seek freedom and democracy and that we are willing to tax ourselves to pay for programs of aid and assistance in improving their standard of living. • It naturally follows that the United States would be foolish to step out of the picture when actual contact is made on delivery of aid material to the beneficiary nations, as would have happened if the first cargo of aid to the Poles had been delivered aboard a vessel of Liberian or other bargain basement registry, instead of the U.S.-flag, SlU-manned Spirit of Texas. The great exchange of good wishes and goodwill between the Polish recipients of the cargo and the Ameri­ can seafarers who handed it over would have been lost, and the United States would have failed to promote its interests. In this Changing world, America must actively sell itself and show­ ing the flag can be a simple but effective way to do so. One way would be for the government to develop and support programs that would utilize U.S.-registered vessels to the maximum extent possible in the carriage of our imports and exports. ^ •,•"1 •. •-'V • -/- nmMM ^ ^ As we look ahead to the 1990's, there are clear signs the United States is going to have to be on its toes if its interests are to be protected. For one thing, we'll be faced with most of Western Europe in one market, acting as one to enhance their collective interests. That is going to present a big challenge and a lot of problems to the United States as it tries to avoid being cut out of the world market place. There: is talk of a single merchant fleet to serve the European Community, perhaps under a Euro-flag. This could mean the consol­ idation of the some 2000 ships that now make up the fleets under the flags of West Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United King­ dom, Denmark, France and Spain. What kind of additional problems this could present for the free market theory cannot be pinpointed yet, but Uncle Sam would do well to start thinking about preserving the American-flag fleet in face of these challenges. Very likely many of the American-flag operators are watching events as we are and planning to mount efforts to effect more favorable and equitable merchant marine or maritime programs by the administration. For its part, the SIU will be working diligently at the Washington level with all those who share our feeling that America needs a balanced fleet of ships, manned by American sea­ men, as a matter of economic and military necessity. It's scholarship time again for eligible Seafarers and the children of Seafarers. Details appear elsewhere in the LOG, but I want to urge all those who are qualified to file an application. Announcement of the scholarship winners will be made by a select committee of educators in May. m- 4; ^ Finally, let me take this opportunity to wish all Seafarers and their families a joyous holiday season and extend my best wishes for a . healthy and happy new year. The Deacon's SIU crew is pictured above with SIU Assistant Vice President Dean Corgey (right). From left to right, crewmemhers are Captain L.R. "Bohhy" Sarvis, Chief Engineer Jimmy Payne, DEU David Beit and AB Raymond "Mugsy" McGuire. SIU Men Crew New Tugboat The SlU-crewed Deacon, a Suderman & Young owned tug­ boat operated by G&H Towing, was christened earlier this month in Galveston, TX. The state-of-the-art tug will be used for harbor docking work in the Gulf. Constructed by Main Iron Works of Houma, LA, it is a twin screw tug with a maximum operating draft of 16 feet arid a free running speed in excess of 12 knots. The main engines can de­ velop 3900 horsepower at 900 rpm. The Deacon's stack profile has been lowered to, provide unre­ stricted visibility from the wheel house while the two main and four flanking rudders give the vessel expanded maneuverability. The Deacon crewmembers are pleased the vessel is air condi­ tioned and heavily insulated with noise abating materials. The vessel is named in honor of J.N. Rayzor, a Denton County, TX business, civic and religious leader known as "The Deacon." Rayzor family members have been among the tug industry's pioneers in the Gulf region. SIU members crew tugboats op­ erated by the G«&.H Towing com­ pany. G&H vessels work primar­ ily in the Texas Gulf waters. Index to LOG Features Page COBRA Notice19 Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea 18 Dispatchers' Report/Inland .19 Dtepatchers' Report/Great Lakes l9 Final Departures .............................22 Know Your Rights.......................................17 Legal Aid Directory,17 Letters to the Elditor ....................................,16 Lundeherg School Application .23 Lundeherg School Course Schedule .; .23 Lundeherg School Graduates .16 Meeting Notice 19 Pensioners ....!!!!!!ll Pei^nals .t 19 Ships hfiniites*20j21 Union Hall Directory 18 Volume 51, Number 12 December, 1989 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by 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-^lass postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and f POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LUG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGlorgio; Executive President Collective Bargaining, Angus Oampbeil; Vme President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President v,w ^'ce President West Coast, George McCartney; SprviV f,"^ Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. nwTn Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan. Max Hall and Deborah Greene, Design, William Brower. -x-is. �--W-r . 4^.. mm mau mmmm OCitatBER, 1989 former Exxon Tankers Added to Maritime Overseas Fleet Continued from page I visited the Overseas Philadelphia during its first call to the Cities Service dock in Lake Charles, LA. "This is a very good and very clean ship," he reported to the Seafarers LOG. "The crew is happy. The ship has a good bunch of guys." Kenneth McGregor, 53, said he Bosun Ken McGregor relaxes in the crew lounge after the Overseas Philadelphia docked in Lake Charles, LA. looks forward to the challenges he will face as bosun on the Overseas Philadelphia. McGregor has been sailing on tankers out of the West Coast in the 1980's, working pri­ marily on vessels operated by JOT and Bay Tankers. He was the bosun on the Thompson Pass, which was on the Alaska run when the Exxon Valdez ran aground. "After discharging in Long Beach, we sailed for Valdez, our regular run," McGregor remem­ bered. "We were anchored for eight days outside the Valdez har­ bor while the Exxon Valdez was taken off the rocks. I got to see the disaster firsthand." McGregor recently was at Piney Point to take the oil spill preven­ tion class and to attend the AFLCIO convention in Washington. The bosun began his SIU career in the late 1950's. He has served as a union official in the ports of Chief cook Roderick Bright prepares hamburgers for lunch in the galley of the Overseas Philadelphia while it docked in Norfolk where many SIU crewmemhers signed on. San Francisco, Seattle and Wil­ mington. According to Maritime Over­ seas, a round trip for the tankers will take approximately 14 days, which includes loading and un- •,>w' loading times. The ships are 42,000 dead weight tons. They are 658 feet in length with 90-foot beams. The vessels have a capacity of approximately 306,000 barrels of oil. Dream Conies True for Bosun Stanley Soke! Continued from page I shipping, Sokol decided he wanted to lend a hand. Sokol has been following the news from Poland, keeping up with the rise, fall and ultimate success of the Solidarity move­ ment in overthrowing the Com­ munist government. He is moved to tears when he thinks about what Solidarity has accomplished. "I never figured I could go back," he said. "After the Com­ munists took over from the Nazis, I never knew if I could be safe going back." He was born Stanley Sokolwski on May 1, 1910 in Krakow. He started sailing in 1925 on Scandi­ navian vessels until that fateful trip in 1939. Sokol said that he purposely transferred to the Batoroy. "I was sent a telegram to take the AB job. The younger men had been mobilized for war and the ship needed experienced seamen. We knew war was going to start any minute." The Batoroy carried 800 Amer­ ican citizens as passengers, 300 more than capacity, when it set sail. It was the last passenger ves­ sel to escape before the Germans invaded Poland on September 1. On August 31, the vessel picked up another 100 U.S. citizens in Copenhagen, Denmark. As it was leaving, the Batoroy was asked to identify itself and its cargo by a Nazi warship. When the Polish captain announced the vessel car­ ried American passengers, the Ba­ toroy was allowed to pass. "The next morning, we got word about the invasion," Sokol re­ membered. "We stopped in Cher­ bourg, France to pick up 50 Ca­ nadians, then headed for the Atlantic." German ships and U-boats al­ ready were sinking Allied vessels. The Polish passenger ship main- m- • - i 3# • Vf For recent Lundeherg School grad­ uates D. Carlton (left) and J. Reyes, the Overseas Philadelphia is their first trip. They are working as deck engine utilities. Retired Bosun Stanley Sokol served as a sergeant-at-arms at last month's AFL-CIO convention. Above, Sokol distributes material to the delegates. tained a blackout and zigzagged across the ocean to Newfoundland where two U.S. destroyers es­ corted the Batoroy to Halifax and New York City. Sokol joined the SIUNA's affil­ iate, the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, in 1940 in the port of San Francisco. The next year he signed on with the SIU. Sokol's World War II action in the merchant marine took him all oyer the world. He was onboard a ship that took 3000 Marines to New Guinea in the South Pacific. He was in the fleet that landed Allied forces at Naples, Italy. And, he returned to Cherbourg, France on the Cape Mohican for the DDay landings. Sokol lost his family to the Na­ zis during the war. He found out the sad news in 1946 from the International Red Cross. "When people say those mas­ sacres didn't take place, I tell them I know they did. I saw a camp in Australia with 5000 Polish children-^iphans—^who did not know v/here their parents were or if they were alive. I saw another camp of children in India." Sokol said he would go back to Krakow to try to find any distant relatives. Sokol became an American cit­ izen in 1953. However, under Pol­ ish law, he still is a Polish citizen. Before retiring in 1975, Sokol rode vessels that took part in the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts. In fact, he served as bosun on the Sea-Land Beauregard that ran shuttles from large Sea-Land ves­ sels in the Camranh Bay to Da Nang and Saigon, Viet Nam. Sokol sailed from almost all the SIU's ports. "I went where I could work, I didn't like to wait for jobs," he said. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco described Sokol as one of the union's greatest bosuns. "I remember paying off ships on which Stanley sailed as bosun. He ran a clean ship, no beefs. Stanley knew how to settle problems," said Sacco. When asked for a highlight of his union career, Sokol re­ sponded, "I'm glad I joined the SIU. The union has taken good care of me," QMED Monte Beck and AB R.A. Roman aboard the Philadelphia. SA Curtis (Fred) Spencer waits to serve another crewmember in the niiladelphia's galley. VVKV, �.V--^...,'.V-.',. Ws/k.'} Applkations Available For Union's 1990 Siholarship Program '''.. - •'f M Seafarers and their children who have the qualifications and who are thinking about con­ tinuing their education at the college level now can apply for the union's 1990 scholarship program. The scholarship program is designed to ease the financial burden of college for SIU members and their families. In 1990, six awards will be granted, four to children of Seafarers and two to active SIU members. Scholarship program application forms will be available January 1,1990, the SIU announced this month. Accompanying the forms is detailed information on how to apply for the program and eligibility requirements. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall. In addition, prospective appli­ cants can request a copy by writing the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Scholarship Program, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 or completing and mailing the request form in the Seafarers LOG. -'.V Jsv • v if If: Four-Year Scholarship Is $15,000 The scholarships for dependents of union members awarded in 1990 will be in the amount of $15,000, payable over four years in four installments of $3,750. Two SIU members will be awarded $6,000, paid in two equal amounts over two years. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 15, 1990. An impartial committee of professional educators from colleges and uni­ versities will review the applications and ac­ companying documentation and select the 1990 scholarship awardees. The results of the com­ mittee's selection process will be announced in May. The SIU Scholarship Program began in 1952. Since its inception, 184 scholarships have been awarded. It has produced from SIU ranks, engineers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, phar­ macists, computer specialists, scientists, librar­ ians and a federal magistrate (see accompanying story). Most scholarship winners credit the help of the SIU program with providing them an opportunity to pursue their education. I; f ••; SafARERSLOG rrt^ ;?;?•'V'"' -• Scholarship Program For Members and Their Dependents Pick up your SIU Scholarship information hooklef and application at any union hull or send in a request for a copy to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. April 15, 1990 is the submission deadline. zIL Clip and Send I Mail to the SIU Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Flan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 I Please send me the 1990 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility I information, procedures for applying and 1 the application form. 1 Name I I I I I f I I Book Number Address City, State, Zip Code i Telephone Number — I This application is for (self) I L. (dependent) 1966 SIU Scholarship Winner Now a United States Magistrate Federal magistrate Tommy Miller is pictured in his chambers in Norfolk, VA. The son of SIU pensioner Captain Elmer Miller, the judge was one of the 1966 union scholarship program winners. Miller went to work for the federal court The first telegram Tommy E. Miller received system later that year. Starting as an Assistant in his life was when he was 17. "I answered United States Attorney for the Eastern District the phone and the voice at the other end said, of Virginia, Norfolk Division, he investigated T have a telegram for Tommy Miller.' 'Why, and prosecuted a wide variety of violations of that's me,' I said, and I asked her to read it to me over the phone. It turned out to be the federal law. For three years he served as the lead attorney for the Organized Crime Drug notice from the union that I had been awarded Enforcement Task Force of the district. the scholarship. It was the greatest feeling." In '87, Miller was sworn in as a United States Now a United States Magistrate, Tommy E. Magistrate for the U.S. District Court for the Miller was the first person in his family to go Eastern District of Virginia. Magistrates serve to college. Because his father. Captain Elmer eight-year terms after appointment by a majority E. Miller, was an SIU member. Tommy Miller vote of the judges of the court. Among Judge could apply for the union's scholarship. A Miller's duties as a magistrate are the holding winning combination of good grades, hard work of hearings and trials, issuance of warrants, and the union scholarship paved the way for conducting investigations and conferences. Miller's college degree. Judge Miller finds the variety of his work Captmn Miller, now 62 and retired from the fascinating. "This week for instance," he said, union for two years, remembers coming home had an admiralty case involving a tug "I've one day after work and seeing his son Tommy tow, today I have a criminal case, Friday I hear and his wife Joyce dancing around the kitchen a civil case involving damages to property. table. "My son had just heard that he'd gotten "I also find, the longer I'm out of school, the the scholarship. We were all extremely happy more I appreciate the education I have," re­ for him to get it," said Captain Miller. flected Miller. "And I appreciate the fact that Judge Miller, now 41 years old, grew up in the union provided financial assistance to help the Norfolk, VA area where his father worked me through college." as a tugboat captain on Curtis Bay (now called Judge Miller says his father encouraged him "Moran") vessels. Judge Miller himself had an to apply for the scholarship. Captain Miller opportunity to experience tugboat work. In the said, "We had three other children—Tommy's summer of 1970, after college graduation and the oldest — so it really helped out to have the before law school. Miller joined the SIU and scholarship." worked as a deckhand. Elmer Miller began his sea-going career in While he never worked with his father, Judge 1943 as a merchant mariner during World War Miller's respect for his father's work was II. He sailed with the SIUNA's affiliate, the strengthened. "My dad was a tug captain and Sailors' Union of the Pacific. "During the war, a docking pilot. It still amazes me that despite I sailed as an OS, an AB, and at the age of 19winds and tides and the vagaries of nature, a and-a-half, I was a bosun on a ship that went 900,000 ton ship can be docked in a 900 foot around the world," recalled Captain Miller. slip with no damage." "We left the United States on the Liberty Back in 1966, the union's scholarship of Ship, the Charles Willson Peale, and ended up $1,500 a year covered Tommy Miller's lodging, in Portland, OR," said Captain Miller. "We tuition and some expenses. He'd chosen to carried bombs from Italy to the Marianas, then attend the University of Virginia, graduating the war ended while we were in the middle of with a Bachelor of Arts in 1970. the Indian Ocean so we went to Australia to He proceeded to law school at the College of pick up deck cargo and some Navy submarine William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. "That's chiefs who could come home." when I really appreciated the SIU scholarship, Captain Miller continued his deep sea sailing, because none was available for law school," becoming a third mate in 1947. In 1948 he came recalled Judge Miller. ashore to be married and in '51 began work as During his summer breaks in 1971 and 1972, a deckhand with Norfolk-based Curtis Bay Tow­ Miller worked as an officer for the Virginia ing Company. He became a captain and docking Beach Police Department. "That fired up my pilot in '55. interest in criminal law. It was a people oriented "When the SIU organized Curtis Bay in kind of law," the former scholarship recipient Norfolk in 1960, 1961, I was one of the first explained. four to distribute pledge cards and help with Upon graduation from the Marshall-Wythe the drive," recalled Captain Miller. "1 wanted School of Law at the College of William and the SIU because it was a maritime union." Mary, Miller became a legal advisor to the Now an SIU pensioner. Captain Miller takes Norfolk Police Department. pleasqre in some good games of golf, and he He joined the state's attorney's office in 1974 and his wife Joyce like to travel. The Millers as an assistant commonwealth attorney, a po­ also enjoy spending time with their children and sition he held until early 1980. grandchildren. �mm I VKCmER, 1989 Drug Testing Measures Start Dec. 21 SIU and Transportation Institute Lawsuit Still Before Judge ... • j"-",'. • •• • '•.'P ",."c J ' rf- - '• Unless a legal decision that de­ clares the government-mandated drug testing of American seamen illegal is announced before De­ cember 21, random, probable cause, post accident and periodic testing will go into effect on that date. Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president, said the union would work with the drug testing pro­ cedures even though the federal courts have not acted on the law­ suits jointly filed by the SIU and the Transportation Institute, a management research organiza­ tion organization representing U.S.-flag shipping operators. The lawsuit says the measures im­ posed by the government violate privacy rights and impose overuns conditions on American-flag com­ panies while ignoring foreign-flag ship's seamen. "There is nothing compelling the judge to render a decision by the Dec. 21 date," he said. "If any changes are announced, we will notify the Halls immediately. Tellez announced that all mem­ bers whose pre-employment drug test cards have expired after the six-month period will have to retest before shipping. As of the LOG'S print deadline, the policy allowing those holding permanent positions to be exempt from preemployment testing will continue after the December 21. Individuals in permanent jobs will be subject to the other four types of testing, like all other Seafarers. Random Testing Procedures Although the final procedure has not been announced, Tellez said random testing wil be done when ships come to American ports. He explained a consortium of SIUcontracted companies will pick a number of vessels that will deter­ mine a representative percentage required by Coast Guard regula­ tions. Everyone aboard the ves­ sel—^from captain to ordinary sea­ man—will be tested if the ship is picked for random testing. When the ship arrives at a U.S. port, a professional mobile testing facility will be waiting and licensed professionals will conduct the tests. The specimens will be sent to the same labs that already conduct the pre-employment testings. If the ship is not expected to return to a U.S. port, the sample collection will be taken aboard ship. Tellez said he expects the master of the vessel would be in charge of such tests. He said when the test is being administered to a union member, the SIU is working to insure that either the ship's chairman or department head would serve as a witness to verify the test is handled fairly and prop­ erly. In addition to random, testing for post accident and probable cause can be done on a ship. (Periodic is done only when ap­ plying for a license or documents.) Besides requesting the SIU presence at a probable cause test at sea, Tellez said the union is negotiating for a policy that will provide the SIU member with due process. "We want to make sure the test is properly done for the protection of our members," he said. The medical review officer still will look for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PC?) and aniphetimines, as in the specimen, is currently the case with the preemployment test. Pof Raises Go Back to 'B7 For SIU Gov't Soivicos Moaibors New wage, overtime and pen­ alty rates going back to September 29, 1988 for members of the SIU's Government Services Division were announced by SIU Vice President Buck Mercer earlier this month. Mercer said retroactive pay will be distributed in checks mailed in the first quarter of 1990. The new MSCPAC wage scale represents a three percent in­ crease in wages and related items retroactive to September 29, 1987 and a two percent increase in wages and related items retroactive to September 29, 1988. Mercer said the wage increases are a first step in bringing the pay scales of MSCPAC civilian mari­ ners in line with those of com­ mercial sector shipping seamen. A copy of the pay scale through September 29, 1988 will be mailed to all ships covered by the labor agreement between the SIU's Government Services Division and Military Sealift Command Pacific. Copies are also available by writ­ ing the Government Services Di­ vision office at 350 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Russ Levin (standing, right) oversees the work being conducted by the members of the Marine Electronics Technician class at Finey Point. Students at the desk include (from the left) Jay Moorehead (standing), Dennis McKendali, Michael D. Johnson, Earl Langley and Ed Hantsche. Marine Electronics Technician Group Holds Class on Ship in Sea Trials The USNS Denebola provided the classroom as students from the Marine Electronics Technician class became the electricians and junior engineers during a four-day sea trial last month. The five students, with the help of instructor Russ Levin and the Denebola drew, acquired handson experience in the skills of troubleshooting radio communi- •reiL IT TO THE QfiO cations equipment, emergency power systems, automation sys­ tems, satellite communications systems and three and ten-centi­ meter radars. The quintet caught the Bay Tankers vessel in Norfolk, VA as it was deploying for operational dock and sea trials. The marine electronics techni­ cian class student said the onboard training was a valuable part of the course curriculum. Levin noted that there is "nothing as good as hands-on learning." Levin said the course partici­ pants had done well under pres­ sure. "They did a good job during the sea trials, it was hard to imag­ ine they were students and not seasoned electronics veterans," he said. Arthur Luellen Gov't Services Division Luellen Runs Clean Ship Arthur Luellen is one of those rare individuals who really enjoys what he is doing. It is evident in his work, the way he talks about it and the way others talk about him. Luellen, 35, is a bosun's mate aboard the USNS Walter S. Diehl, a job he has held since late sum­ mer. Not only does he perform his regular duties, he also serves as the ship's chairman for the unlicensed members. The Tennes­ see native recently was asked why he tackled the chairman's posi­ tion. "I like to help people," said Luellen, who joined the SIU's Government Services Division in 1979. "I also am challenged be­ cause I act as a buffer between the crew and the master. The per­ sonal rewards from all this inter­ action are that I grow as an indi­ vidual, 1 mature as a person and I become more seasoned which will help me later." Luellen described the position of ship's chairman as being "the conscience of the crew and the union voice for the rights of the blue collar employees." ' He noted the time consuming part of his job is when he has to check all aspects of a complaint to discover what is fact and what is fiction. He admitted that he has been embarrassed when he was not told the whole story. "I consider I'm a fair person. When I have checked all of the facts, only then am I ready to make my recommendations to all concerned. Occasionally I find myself between a rock and a hard place because I can't help all of the people all of the time to their satisfaction." Yet, enough members seem to be satisfied with the job Luellen has performed because the Diehl is the fifth ship on which he has been elected ship's chairman by the crew. He said that he got his start by being a deck department delegate. By standing up for his members' rights and by using tact and diplomacy, he has won the respect of his shipmates. Luellen even gets involved in the chores that go beyond his job description. This fall he served as a guide when school children from Whittier, AK toured the Diehl while it was docked in their town. Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice president for government serv­ ices, has heard about the job Luel­ len has been doing. "He has a real interest in the job as bosun and ship's chair­ man," Mercer said. "He is a good and fair union representative." I--;;' •r I'' 11 •SJ: In: I' 1: •J.l n,-,nv.- rf.-'j "-i •i ij< i*"V. m. :n •1 �.-I 'V-i-r:v •••\; SfilfiMfJK fOG Wmi Wm .-=;• h-'r •; Although a waterspout appears to be headed for a car carrier, the funnel It was the easiest fishing expe­ roiled back Into the clouds before rienced by any one of the SIU it struck the vessel or ocean. members aboard the tug Monitor The waterspout created a whirlwind (Crowley TMT) the day it rained that sent fish flying through the air. fish off the Florida coast. SIU member Charles Hawkinberry, who photographed the re­ mist. Like tornadoes, waterspouts but the storm missed the tug and cent event, reported the "fish pop out of the clouds during vio­ other vessels at sea. storm" was a result of a water­ lent changes in the weather. The Monitor's crew however spout sighted near the Jackson­ The tug Monitor and its barge did get sprayed by the storm gen­ ville sea buoy. were waiting to enter the St. John's erated whirlwind. And the whirl­ A waterspout is defined as a River to dock at the TMT terminal wind's spray sent fish flying through tornado or lesser whirlwind oc­ as the severe storm approached. the air, some landing on the tug, curring over water and resulting AB Hawkinberry said the crew making the easiest "catch of the in a whirling column of spray and was able to watch the waterspout. day" for the Monitor's crew. AB Charles Hawkinberry holds one of the fish that rained on the Crowley TMT tug Monitor during a thunderstorm near the Jacksonville (FL) sea buoy. -^QMED Danny Jackson secures a hose from the Galveston Bay to the dock during the Sea-Land vessel's visit to Jacksonville, FL. ^With new containers coming on­ board, Chief Electrician Clofus Z. Sullivan hustles to plug in the re­ frigerated boxes as soon as they are in place. �•'PM- e» DeaMBtR,l989 IS •pp^-:--.^'f.-. '-^'. Steward Scoff Pioneers a Salad Bar—Ifs a Hifl R obert K. Scott Sr.'s salad bar on the Cove Trader (Cove Ship­ ping) is better than any fancy ho­ tel's spread, say his crewmates. Brother Scott, who graduated from the union's highest steward de­ partment training program — the recertified steward course — ear­ lier this year, is known by his shipmates as an excellent menu planner and cook. Scott, In turn, credits his "A" team. "We have a terrific steward department on the Cove Trader," he said. QMED Theopolis Jordan Sr. agrees. "The Cove Trader's stew­ ard department works like a team, from Scott to. Chief Cook Bertrand Wright to Uncle Daddy, that's what we call Lee Arthur Jordan, they all do a terrific job," said Jordan, who sailed with the group last month. The QMED also said the steward department's salad bar was the first one he had ex­ perienced on a ship. "In my 17 years of shipping," continued Jordan, "the Cove Trader is the second best ship I've been on in terms of the food. In fact, the whole crew on that ship is good, everyone got along real well, it was a nice ship to be on." "Scott is a good all around stew­ ard, his cooking is good, he's a gentleman and he keeps things very, very clean," said AB Tommie Vines who sailed with the recertified steward this fall. "Scott takes a lot of pride in his work and he always wants to make sure we've had enough to eat. To me, I would rate him an 'A,'" said Vines. Robert Scott told the Seafarers LOG that these days part of cook­ ing is being aware of health and nutrition issues. "The courses'! completed in my recertified stew­ ard training program gave a good background in these areas so my menus can be cost effective and Cove Trader galley g^ng gets high marks from shipmates. the food can be nutritious and plentiful," said Scott. "I try to supply a variety of food so any member with a concern — such as high cholesterol or sodium or sugar — can eat well," Scott ex­ plains. "For my salad bar, I put out hot and cold dishes," said Steward Scott. "I look for the extra little touches that will make a dish more interesting. For example, for a fruit salad 1 will take the time to dice a cantaloupe, or instead of tossing one big ordinary lettuce -V; ^':£: >- '• ••• •>' V..-. '^iV In the crew mess of the Cove Trader sit (left to right) AB Boston, Messman Virgil Campbell, Oiler Red Dunahoo and Bosun C. (PeeWee) Pryor. 'M.m Steward Robert Scott pictured behind one of his famous salad bars. salad, I'll make several dishes, like tomatoes with herbs and a carrot/ raisin salad, and others," said Scott. Brother Scott, who was born and currently resides in Mobile, AL, credits the union's Lundeberg School steward department classes as the source of much of his knowledge. His studies at the Piney Point, MD-based facility in­ cluded cooking and baking, nutri­ tion, menu planning, portion control, storage techniques and handling special dietary needs. When Scott was asked who had been helpful to him in his career, he said SIU members James (Nick) Juzang (who had started him in baking), Paul Carter and Chris Marcus. "1 would also like' to thank the wonderful instructors at the SIU school in Maryland who helped me through the process of higher learning," Scott said. "Of course, my wife and sons, who have stood by me all these years, deserve a lot of credit," Scott added. "I owe them a big thanks." Asked if he had any advice to younger members of the steward department, Scott said, "Shoot for the stars because you only see the stars at night... and try to be the best you can be. Someone out there will always help you." "Life for me," Scott said, "is my family — my wife and sons, the USA — my country, and the SIU. To me they are everything and I want to be able to give the most to my family, my union and my country." Robert L. Scott's Holiday Recipes Holiday Corn Pudding Vi 3 4 3 (Serves ,6-12 helpings) 16 oz. cans whole kernel com (drained) teaspoons chopped onion teaspoons chopped green pepper tablespoons chopped pimentos cup milk eggs (slightly beaten) cup sugar teaspoons all purpose flour tablespoons butter or margarine (softened) salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingre­ dients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Pour mixed ingredients into a greased 11^ quart oblong baking dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Holiday Cream Cheese Pecan Pie 116 8 oz package cream cheese softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla V4 teaspoon salt 1 10 inch unbaked pastry shell 2 cups chopped pecans 3 eggs 1 cup dark com syrup 1!6 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Spread in pastry shell. Combine chopped pecans, eggs, dark com syrup, sugar and vanilla. Sprinkle over cream cheese filling. Bake 35 minutes until center is firm to touch. Steward Scott calls the Cove Trader galley crew his "A" team. Pictured above are steward department members Chief Cook Bertraiid Wright (left) and Assistant Cook Lee Arthur Jordan (right). wm Cove Trader AB Eric Young on the deck of the Cove Trader. The LOG would like to hear from other SIU members in the steward department. Send in favorite rec­ ipes and cooking tips. Pictures of food andfellow shipmates are wel­ come. When senc^ng photos, either black and white or color, identify the pictured individuals by rating, first and last name, left to right. Also note whether the photos should be returned. 'H- • :,1 �SUFARIRS lOG i-S: •':^il:;.ili;;j:K;' rewmembers of the USNS De^nebola executed a real-life res­ cue operation while in the midst of underway replenishment and helicopter operations during four days of sea trials with the Military Sealift Command (MSG) last month. The tricky rescue procedures were executed without a hitch, said Bill Hellwege, a member of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Sealift Mo­ bile Training Team, who was on hand to provide crewmembers technical assistance and training. Denebola Captain C.R. "Red" AB Frank O'CoimoU (photo above) and OS Keith Burton said, "The SIU crew, un­ Schiebl (left photo) secure fork lift trucks for der the leadership of Bosun George sea trials. Wilson, must be commended for the fine job they did during this difficult procedure." In the first rescue operation per­ formed on a vessel in the Denebola class, a crewmember who had suf­ fered an accidental injury to the eye was airlifted by helicopter from the USNS Denebola to a shorebased Naval hospital. The evacuation of the injured crewmember was made more dif­ ficult because the Denebola cur­ ^Bosun George Wilson (left) rently cannot handle deck land­ prepares to bring over the unrep hose. C ;1r. '}, vi, il ff'V., •.(<« •SF--' ••''^•••' •:-'i ;•'^Vv ^AB Mike Finnigan, acting as the landing signalman, directs helo operations on the USNS Denebola. •; •• 't' « 1 ings. Both the helicopter operator and the Denebola's wheel house members had to maneuver to­ gether to allow the aircraft to lift the injured SIU member from the vessel. The union school's Sealift Mo­ bile Training Team provided USNS Denebola crewmembers with re­ fresher training in underway re­ plenishment (unrep) and helicop­ ter (helo) operations, damage control procedures, forklift truck and Hagglund crane handling. "I think Bill Hellwege did an outstanding job," said AB Mike Finnigan, "He did a heck of a job for MSG. He took us from unrep to helo operations and gave us some valuable insights in con­ ducting these kind of operations." After Hellwege's instruction, Denebola crewmembers con­ ducted an unrep exercise with the USNS Neosho, a Military Sealift Command fleet tanker. The USNS Denebola is oper­ ated by Bay Tankers and crewed by unlicensed SIU members. It's officers are mdmbers of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation—American Maritime Officers. Bosun George Wilson directs the deck crew of the Denebola to seal , the probe into the receiver during underway replenishment exercises between the Bay Tankers-operated vessel and the USNS Neosho. ; ^The refueling-at-sea hose is put in place by Denebola crewmembers. '"•'.r.Vfc'. '• •^^Third Mate Bill Kennedy operates tbe communicationsystem as Denebola crewmembers keep an eye on the USNS Neosho, the other vessel involved in the exercise and an MSG fleet tanker. '• •• • i �Denebola Captain C.R. "Red" Burton uses the walkie-talkie dur­ ing unrep and helo operations. Captain Burton provided the LOG with the photos on pages 8 and 9. ^^The SIU crewy under the leadership of Bosun George Wilsony must be commended for the fine job they did during this difficult procedure. �SaFARCRS 106 ^Pictured left to right are OMU B. B. Johnson, GSU Keith Mayer, AB Donald Barney, OMU Clarence Mosley, First Assistant Engineer James Early, OS Keith Schiebl, AB Mike Finnigan, Sec­ ond Assistant Robert Eagan and Third Assistant John Nathan. • A • ^ 'A'-'-' verything is big on the 946 footEonelong USNS Denebola. She is of the largest and fastest ves­ sels in the world and she is crewed by members of the SIU. "We've got ten-inch wide docking lines," said Acting Bosun Mike Finnigan. AB Donald Barney joked, "And don't forget the four-inch steaks." "I can get my exercise just going from one end to the other ... its like a track out there on deck," added OS Keith Schiebl who grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School in September. The former SL-7 class ship is Schiebl's first vessel. B. B. Johnson, an OMU on the Denebola, and District 2 member First Engineer James (Jim) Early, said the vessel has the largest boilers ever put on a U.S.-flag vessel. "This ship can make 33 knots," said Early. The USNS Denebola—named after a star in the constellation Leo—docks in Norfolk while on reduced operating status. An SIU crew of seven helps keep the high­ speed ship maintained in a fourday, ready-for-sea status. Donald Barney, who upgraded in 1979 to AB at the Lundeberg School, likes work on the Dene­ bola because most days it means being able to go home in the even­ ing. Barney and Bosun Mike Finni­ gan, while crediting the union's school with excellent training, said they also learned a great deal from A Visit with USNS Denebola Crewmembers Bosun Red Wilson. Finnigan ex­ plained, "Barney and I were watch partners on the John P. Bobo and Red Wilson was our bosun. He's a great bosun and we never stopped learning with him." When asked if they had a message for Bosun Wilson, the two replied, "How about 'Hey Red, how are you doing?' " GSU Keith Mayer has been sail­ ing since '87. He says the Dene­ bola is "one of the best ships I've been on." Finnigan added that the vessel's captain, C. R. "Red" Burton, is also one of the best captains to sail with. Relief Stew­ ard William Perry said, "Among the crew, everyone seems to get along well on this ship." Finnigan's father is an AB for AmSea in Guam. "I got to sail with my dad on a trip to Germany, that was great. I had a lot of fun sailing with D^. In fact, Barney also sailed with my dad." Barney added, "His dad is a great guy. It's interesting to sail with these two Finnigans because, although father and son, they have such different personalities." When asked if he had any re­ commendations for young people just joining the union, Finnigan said he would highly recommend taking sealift courses. "You never know when you're going to need ^Among the crew, everyone gets along well on this ship.^ the training. Here, for example, we just completed four days of sea trials and many of us had taken courses at Piney Point. Because of that, we were on top of the situation." Denebola crewmembers had some messages for shipmates and family members. Donald Barney wanted to say hello to John "Eye Ball" Landers, with whom he'd ^Relief Steward I William Perry takes a break I •USNS Denebola members share a joke. after preparing I From left to right are OS Keith Schiebl, Bosun lunch. [ Mike Finnigan, GSU Keith Mayer and AB Donald Barney. sailed many times. Bosun Finnir gan sent greetings to his father, AB John Finnigan. Keith Schiebl said he wanted to tell OS Kenny Spriull, a fellow trainee back in September, to write home more often. "Spriull's dad got us both interested in joining the SIU and I stay in touch with him. He would like to get letters from Kenny,' said Schiebl. The Denebola is one of eight Fast Sealift Ships the Navy can use to transport helicopters, tanks, vehicles and other heavy equip­ ment to support deployed troops anywhere in the world. Formerly a commercial ship, the Denebola was converted to a more militarily-useful roll on/roll off design. The Military Sealift Command, the transportation op­ erating agency of the U.S. De­ partment of Defense, described the conversion in a brochure on the vessel: "The cargo hold was redesigned into a series of decks connected by ramps so that ve­ hicles can now be driven in and out of the storage area for rapid loading and unloading. Side ports and cranes were added, enabling the ship to handle cargo inde­ pendent of a port facility. Also the emergency loading area will allow for helicopter landings." The USNS Denebola is oper­ ated by Bay Tankers, a privately owned shipping company based in New Jersey. •OMU Clarence Mosley (right) looks over the hoarding patrolman report with SIU Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. ••r y • ^ V':' i;.>5" • -• •'j)'iSli! ' I 11 • • ;ij •f:" . �DCCEMBER, 1989 30 SlU Men Join Ranks of Pensioners The Seafarers Pension Plan announced this month the retirement of 20 SIU members in the deep sea division, eight inland, one railroad marine and one At­ lantic fishermen. Boatman John R. Fitzgerald, at 71, is the oldest of the group to start receiving a pension check. Fisherman James N. Tucker Jr. has the most years of continuous serv­ ice. He started his SIU ca­ reer in 1944 in the port of Boston. Deep Sea PEDRO ALMA SR. Pedro Alma Sr., 65, joined the SIU in October 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Aguadilla, PR, Brother Alma sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1979. He lives in San Bruno, CA. LAWRENCE BANKS Lawrence Banks, 60, received his SIU permit in June 1947 in the port of New Orleans. After a stint in the Army from 1951 to 1955, he returned to the sea to work in the steward department. Brother Banks upgraded to the position of recertified steward in 1981. He has retired in the town of his birth. Mobile, AL. , "'i" •' •' C '. •- •")' " V RICHARD BUIE r\ .--v V ••••'; :•-;•• s .• ;|ss:-s"; Richard Buie, 65, became an SIU member in September 19M in the port of New York. The South Carolina native worked in the steward department. Brother Buie calls Oakland, CA home. BOBBY J. BUTTS SR. Bobby J. Butts Sr., 55, acquired his book in October 1956 in the port of Mobile, AL, where he lives. The Union, MS native worked on Waterman vessels early in his deck career. Brother Butts upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975. ANDREW GREEN Andrew Green, 70, joined the union in December 1969 in the port of, San Francisco. The steward department veteran was bom in Arkansas. Brother Green resides in San Francisco. JAMES D. HOWISON James D. Howison, 62, became an SIU member in January 1947 in the port of New York. His engine department career was interrupted by the Army from 1951 to 1953. The Brooklyn native primarily sailed from Seattle, WA, which has become his hometown. Brother Howison upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1979. GARLAND JACKSON Garland Jackson, 62, became a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards in March 1961 in the port of Seattle before that union merged with the SIU. Brother Jackson was bom in Houston. He now resides in Seattle. PAUL C. JOHNSON PaulC. Johnson, 65, joined the SIU in March 1946 in the port of Galveston, TX. Bom in Sandrift, TX, Brother Johnson served in the Navy during 1942. The engine department veteran upgraded at Piney Point in 1978. He has retired to Texas City, TX. RONALD W. JONES Ronald W. Jones, 46, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in . Baltimore in 1962. The Richland, VA native worked in the deck department and upgraded to recertified bosun in 1984. Brother Jones lives in South Williamsport, PA. STANLEY KRIEG Stanley Krieg, 62, acquired his SIU book during January 1956 in his native Seattle, where he has retired. After serving in the Navy firom 1945 to 1949 and 1951 to 1955, Brother Krieg worked in the deck department. JOHNLASKY John Lasky, 62, became a book member in August 1950 in the port of New York. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. After a career in the black gang. Brother Lasky has retired to Troy, NY. ROBERT T. MICHAEL Robert T. Michael, 59,joined the SIU in Febmary 1951 in his native Jacksonville, "L. The deck department veteran stood picket duty in the union's 1961 strike. Brother Michael still lives in Jacksonville where he shipped out most of his career. JAMES F. RANKIN James F. Rankin, 62, became a union member in April 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. The Louisiana native worked in the engine department. Brother Rankin resides in Oak Grove, LA. ANGEL O. ROJAS Angel O. Rojas, 65, came to the union in 1956 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was bom in Bayamon, PR. His early career included work on Isthmian and Sea-Land ships. Brother Rojas walked the picket line in the 1961 New York strike. He has retired to Caugas, PR. ARTHUR C. SANKOVIDT Arthur C. Sankovidt, 65, joined the union in January 1947. The steward department veteran served as a picket in the union's 1946 general and 1947 Isthmian strikes. A native of New Jersey, Brother Sankovidt lives in Passaic, NJ. ROBERT L. SCOTTI Robert L. Scotti, 66, began sailing with the SIU in July 1953 in the port of New York. The Keamy, NJ native sailed in the engine department after serving in the Navy from 1948 to 1950. In November 1960, Brother Scotti received a safety award aboard the SS Antinous. He also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He calls Lachine, Quebec, Canada home. HENRY SIMMONS Henry Simmons, 62, started shipping with the SIU in December 1947 out of the port of Baltimore. Bom in South Carolina, the steward department veteran walked the union's picket lines in the 1946 general and 1947 Isthmian strikes. He lives in Pineville, SC. ALFRED H. SMITH Alfred H. Smith, 65, acquired his SIU permit in December 1949 in his native Tampa, FL. After serving in the Navy from 1943 to 1946, Brother Smith went to work in the steward department. He still calls Tampa home. Boatman Haas sailed as a captain on Dixie Carriers boats. The Bay St. Louis, MS native calls Nicholson, MS home. ERNEST A. JACKSON Ernest A. Jackson, 65, became a SIU member in June 1969 in the port of New Orleans. The Phenix City, AL native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Jackson worked as a tankerman on Dixie Carriers and Interstate Oil boats before he retired to his home in New Orleans. EDWARD SPOONER Edward Spooner, 65, got his work permit in May 1951 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department. Brother Spooner took part in the 1963 Puerto Rico lighterage beef. The United, PA native has retired to Baltimore. JOHN HAROLD JONES JR. John Harold Jones Jr., 62, acquired his book in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. The Maryland native worked in the deck department. Boatman Jones attended the 1984 Sonat conference at Piney Point. He calls Princess Ann, MD home. JOSE L. VERA FRANCES X. THOMAS Frances X. Thomas, 62, joined the SIU in September 1967 in the port of Norfolk, VA. Brother Thomas became a captain on Curtis Bay boats working primarily from the port of Norfolk. The Philadelphia native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1966. Boatman Thomas attended the 1978 Atlantic Coast Inland Education Conference at Piney Point. He has retired to Portsmouth, VA. Jose L. Vera, 65, , joined the SIU Great Lakes Division in September 1964 in the port of Detroit. He later sailed in the union's deep sea division. The deck department veteran lives in his native Monterey, Mexico. Inlanil ARTHUR BORAWICK Arthur Borawick, 55, signed up with the SIU in his native Baltimore. The deck department member worked on Curtis Bay Towing boats. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985 and 1987. Boatman Borawick calls White Marsh, MD home. ROGER FARROW Roger Farrow, 62,joined the SIU in May 1971 in the port of Norfolk, VA. The deck department veteran was bom in North Carolina. He resides in Buxton, NC. JOHN R. FITZGERALD John R. Fitzgerald, 71, signed up with the SIU in Febmary 1961 in the port of Norfolk, VA. The Albany, NY native served in the Navy frdm 1935 to 1960 before working on Curtis Bay vessels. Boatman Fitzgerald worked as an engineer. He lives in Virginia Beach, VA. AUSTIN T. HAAS Austin T. Haas, 62, joined the union in March 1971 in the port of New Orleans. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946. THERIN D. WILSON Therin D. Wilson, 62,joined the SIU in August 1962 in the port of Houston. The Arkansas native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1953. Boatman Wilson sailed on Dixie Carriers vessels as a captain. He resides in North Little Rock, AK. , , • 4.'-' . -• , t|':^ ; • .••• • 'OS-.-'.i y-'i. 'Mi • •' •K- y• Railroad Marine FREDERICK H. BREIMANN Frederick Breimann, 62, became a union member in August 1983 in the port of New York. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. A longtime employee of the New York Cross Harbor Railroad, Boatman Breimann worked in the deck department. He lives in Staten Island, NY. Atlantic Fishermen JAMES N. TUCKER JR. James N. Tucker Jr., 63,joined the SIU in July 1944 in the port of Boston. Brother Tucker worked in the deck department. He has retired to his native Gloucester, MA. Ill .• �Up Uiraiigh the Hawsepipe says Dad Robert Darley watched with pride the final week of training that his son, Charles, took at the Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship earlier this month. The reason for the pride is Charles, 18, chose to begin his maritime career the same way his father began — in the fo'c'sle. Robert, who joined the SIU as an ordinary seaman at the port of New York in 1951, has been a master for Sea-Land since 1972. "I asked my son if he wanted to go to Kings Point (the maritime officers' training academy in New York)," Capt. Darley, 54, said. "He said he wanted to do it the way I did, so he applied to Piney Point." Charles admitted he has wanted to go to sea for as long as he can remember. He is the third gener­ ation of Parleys to sail with the SIU. His grandfather, Robert A., was one of the early members of the union. These are not the only Darley offspring to sail with the SIU. Capt. Parley's brother, Mike, and two of his children, Maik and Ivonne, have sailed or are sailing in the union. In fact, the Darley ancestral tree has been traced to the Darley shipyard in England at the time the Mayflower was built. One unique experience in the elder Parley's career was a trip on the Liberty Ship Warm Springs. "My brother Mike, my cousin Gene and I were in the deck de­ partment. All of us worked the 48 watch. We drove our bosun crazy because he would yell for • ' 'A • ' •;i: Darley and all three of us would respond." Charles, who was part of the Lundeberg School's entry rating class 446, said he wants to learn as much as possible and upgrade in the deck department as soon as he can. Although Capt. Darley beamed when he heard that his son wanted to follow in his footsteps, Robert hoped that Charles would not fol- 'The SIU has always been familyoriented.^ low his old man's precedent on his first ship. "I was gung-ho and eager to do whatever I was asked," Robert recalled about that first voyage which took place on the Marie Hamill. "We got an order to clear the deck for the booms. So the bosun told us to throw loose items over the side. I saw these bags of sawdust. I couldn't figure out why they were on a steel ship, so I heaved 10 bags over. I thought the bosun was going to throw me over when he saw what I had done." Despite that experience, he said he would not want to change a thing about his 38-year maritime career. "I've had a good trip. I've enjoyed it." He said that by working his way up, he is better able to understand what all erewmembers go through. "I have more experience than someone who went through an academy. I am partial to the fo'c'­ sle, but that is about the oidy difference between us," he said. "I encourage more members to get their licenses." When asked how hard it was raising a family and going to sea, Robert shook his head and an­ swered that he was not the right person to ask that question. "My wife had the rougher end. She had to raise three sons." The captain's wife, Dorothy, was spouse at home with sons Robert A. and George as well as Charles." Capt. Darley said the SIU's benefit and vacation programs al­ lowed him to spend more time at home with his young family, more than his own seafaring father was able to do. "The SIU always has been family-oriented. There is a lot of substance to that." When he was 19, Robert Darley was sailing with his father when he suffered a fatal heart attack. This weighed in the back of his mind as he saw his son go to sea on a career that might place them on the same vessel. "I have mixed emotions," the elder Darley stated. "On the one hand, I'd love to have him on my ship. I don't think I would treat him any differently than any other member. However, I don't want him to go through what I went through." Without stopping to think, Charles said he would like one day to serve with his father. "It wouldn't be difficult taking orders from him. I've done it all my life," he said with a smile. 7, V,0'. '• Sm AFL-CIO ^''' '• 'V I 'i'r-'' Vj'|: 4" Bonefoiifs Are SIU's Faniiiy Dynasty Carmelo Bonafont remembered the time he sailed with six other members of his family. They were all part of the unlicensed crew on one ship. "I think the captain was always confiised," he related. "There were seven of us. At payoff, he wanted to make sure he got the right Bonefont so he did everything by social security munber." Carmelo's experience is not as unusual as it may seem. Practi­ cally every SIU member for the last 50 years has had an opportu­ nity to sail with one of the Bonefont or Bonafont family. Union records indicate close to 30 mem­ bers of the clan have sailed with the SIU in all the departmentsdeck, engine and steward. The original SIU member of the family was Felix. He was the first of five brothers to become a mem­ ber when he acquired his book in May 1939 in the port of New York, seven months after the SIU's At­ lantic and Gulf districts had been created. Shortly thereafter came Genaro (August 1941, joining in Balti­ more) and Candido (April 1942, Baltimore). After World War II, they were joined by brothers Ga­ briel (August 1945, Boston), Eduardo (May 1946, New York) and Juan (April 1947, New York) and cousin Bacilio Bonafont (May 1946, New York). In Felix's family the seafaring tradition continues. The most re­ cent addition to the SIU from the Bonefont family is Felix's greatgrandson, Elias, who graduated from the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship in Pi­ ney Point, MD in May 1988. In between came two sons, Felix Jr. (1960, Andrew Furuseth Training School, New York) and Jose (April 1961, Furuseth School). Felix Jr. provided the union with two sons, Rafael (June 1969, Lundeberg School) and David (August 1%9, Lundeberg School). From Gabriel's family, four sons became SIU members: Carlos (October 1960, Furuseth School), Gabriel Jr. (1964, Furuseth School), Juan (November 1966, New York) and Joseph (October 1968, New York). Three of Gabriel's grand­ sons also became members: Ga­ briel III (May 1982, Lundeberg School), Alex (July 1982, Lunde­ berg School) and LaDan (May 1987, Lundeberg School). Genaro had two sons that sailed with the union: Genaro Jr. (Sep­ tember 1957, New York) and Ra­ fael (August 1961, Furuseth School). Rafael's son Ralph Jr. got his book in August 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Cbusin Bacilio Bonafont had four sons join the SIU: Carmelo (Au­ gust 1960, Furuseth School), Luis (October 1%3, Furuseth School), Ramon (August 1%5, New York) and Severiano (December 1%9, San Juan). The fainily has been active in many union activities and beefs. Strike cards, going back to the 1946 general strike, fill Bonefont files. Eduardo Bonefont served as a union patrolman in the port of New York for a time. Newer SIU members of the Bo­ nefont family have joined the union through the entry rating educa­ tional program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Instructors from the union's school have peppered Bo­ nefont files with comments like "good worker," "100 percent ef­ fort" and "desires to make a good seaman." Multiple Bonefonts on a ship have not been unusual. "One time," recalled Ramon, "I was on the same ship with my father and uncle—^three Bonefonts on one ship. I also sailed with Luis, Car­ los and Tito at one time or an­ other." "The Bonefont family is spread out now," said Carmelo, who is currently working as a crane main­ tenance electrician for Puerto Rico Marine. "I have family members in Puerto Rico, New York, Jack­ sonville, even some on the West Coast." When asked why the call to the sea was so strong in the family, Carmelo replied, "I think all of my family wanted to see what was happening in the world. We enjoy being seamen." Plenty ot Seamen Here _L%: Siblings SaH with SIU Should you call the Johnson household of Novato, CA and ask for "SIU member Johnson," the answer you probably would re­ ceive would go something like this: "Which one?" You see, all five of the Johnson siblings have sailed with the Sea­ farers at one time or another. In fact, four of the five still are active members. The oldest of the clan, Michael, traces the family's interest to the sea to the father, Wilbert. "Dad served in the Navy during World War II," Michael said. "That was the only time he was at sea. He met Mom (Lillian) who was a nurse during the war." Michael, 41, recently completed the bosun recertification course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. After serv­ ing in the Army from 1%5 to 1967, Michael started his deck depart­ ment career with the SIU. He sails from the West Coast, mainly on Sea-Land container ships. He paved the way for the rest of the Johnsons. Before brother Kelly graduated from the Lundebeig School in 1976, he volunteered for many union assignments. He began working as a tankerman for Dixie Carriers from 1976 to 1978 before being employed by Crowley Transpor­ tation in Long Beach, CA in 1979. The 32-year-old stiU works on Crowley tugs. Sister Jody, 23, graduated from Piney Point in 1982. She has worked regularly in the steward depart­ ment on passenger ships. Her first jobs were on the Delta Lines. Now she works for American Hawaii Cruises. Brother Patrick, 33, also was a 1982 Piney Point graduate. He went to work on the Long Lines in the deck department for several years before coming ashore. Last but not least is sister Deb­ bie. Like Jody, she has worked steadily in the steward department on the Delta Lines and American Hawaii Cruise Lines passenger vessels. Dpupadail Hunuymuun ! The Fay-Lindsey family mem^ bers not only ship SIU, but they also honeymoon with the union. Donna Fay Lindsey and her newlywed husband John spent part of their summer honeymoon upgrad­ ing at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. Donna, a chief cook, was en­ rolled in the sealift operations course, while John, a member of the MFOW — an SIUNA affiliate. I- was taking the QMED program. Donna's father, Tom Fay, first shipped with the SIU in 1959. Currently Tom, who was one of four brothers who shipped with the union, serves as the SIU's port agent in Honolulu. When asked what he thinks about his daughter being a seafarer and mar^ rying a seafarer, Tom said, "I think it's the greatest thing in the world." , \ Seafarer, David. m This photo of the Bonefont famUy was clipped from the November 1953 issue of the Seafarers LOG. Shipping with the SIU is a family tradition for many members of the union. On these pages, as well as on the following two, the LOG features eight families who have found a way of life in the SIU. Shipping Is a Famiiy Affair Donna Fay Lindsey is pictured between two SIUNA men in her life—^her father and her husband. Left is Tom Fay, the union's Port Agent in Honolulu and right is her husband John Lindsey. 'i 'Si I �• SEAFARCRS LOG 14 p; v V y, - •;il • • J 'W-/'',.'.. •'' ,§• •&V:K, 15 V ''v>3'£ir ;'•.,••>''li-'^^v ' The Haller brothers gather around "Special SIU Dispatcher" and mother, Anna Marie. From the left are Robert, Johnny, Chuck and Joey. • »F-j'-Vi V-. "fr> •. ;• : : / '• . V V • •!.; • • b-(. ; A' • ',. P ,••'• •-•• •. I:,.. 1 .^'T-'fe-v-. • "••E ' ' »'-• '• "• B f ' • '' r:-. •:.• •-,// Darya and Steve Miller visit the coliseum In Rome during their honeymoon break from sailing. JtaiNMarie ilallin'Kspand^ Husband and Wile Tean Foiip Mack Sang MeeilNPS Belleva ID Umradbig When the union's manpower of­ fice needed a member of the Black Gang in a hurry, the official in charge often would call a special "SIU dispatcher" in New Jersey: Anna Marie Haller. There usually was a very good chance that one of Mrs. Haller's four sons, all of whom ship in the engine department, were home. If so, she would ship him out. "She was the best dispatcher we had for a while," recalled Ken Conklin, vice president of the union's Lundeberg School. "We knew that if we called her, she would let us know if a son was available and she would get him out." "I used to hate to hear the phone ring when I was home," her son. Chuck, told the Seafarers LOG. "She would answer it and tell them I was home, even if I had just gotten off a vessel the day before. 1 knew I was going back to work." Chuck has a soft spot in his heart for his mother, despite the fact she shortened several vaca­ tions. "She is something special, raising all four of us boys by her­ self." Although he is not the oldest of the four. Chuck was the first to join the SIU. The 36-year-old has been sailing in the engine depart­ ment since he became a member in the port of New York in 1970. By 1976, Chuck had upgraded to QMED. While studying at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, he wrote: "I and all my union brothers owe a lot more to this union than just money alone because when I came into this union I had nothing and no where to go." Since joining. Chuck has partic­ ipated in several union activities. Earlier this year, he spent isome time on the staff of the Lundeberg School. One of his hobbies is box­ ing. He sports a 6-0 amateur re­ cord. Shortly after Chuck joined, his brother, Joey, signed on with the SIU at the port of New York. Joey Haller started sailing in 1970. Joey Haller, 37, is the only brother to pursue a shoreside career. After completing his college degree, he became an official with the Geor­ gia-Pacific Company. Johnny Haller graduated from Piney Point in 1972. His early career was spent on tugs in the inland division'. The 34-year-old now works on deep sea vessels as well. He upgraded to QMED in 1974. The baby of the family, Robert, is a Lundeberg School graduate as well. He began his sea-going career in 1974 and upgraded to QMED in 1976. Like the rest of the family, Robert, 32, sails pri­ marily from the northeast ports. Darya and Steve Miller are true believers in taking advantage of the union's educational opportu­ nities, even if it means an adjust­ ment of the time they spend to­ gether. They are members of the SIU and they are also husband and wife. Both Darya and Steve Miller have worked their way up from entry level personnel at Piney Point. Steve, 32, graduated from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1977 and went to work in the engine de­ partment. The Maryland-native upgraded to QMED in 1982 and now has his third engineer's li­ cense. Darya, 28, started her career in the steward department after grad­ uating the Lundeberg School in 1980. The Rhode Island native finally landed in the deck depart­ ment. She upgraded to AB in 1987. Earlier this year, Darya became the first woman to graduate from the third mate's course at Piney Point. When Darya Marbrook met Steve Miller on the Sea-Land Bos­ ton in 1981, they became friends. She was working as a steward assistant. He was an FOWT. They decided to continue their friendship when they got off the ship as both lived in Baltimore. They started dating when they •'y were ashore. They tried to sail on the same vessels. One thing led to another and Darya and Steve got married in November of 1988. "We get to be with each other about six months out of the year," Darya said. "We have to do a lot of balancing in our schedules and watch when we register. On about half our ships we get to work together." The Millers like being married to someone who understands the industry. "If my husband still shipped and I didn't, I'd really be jealous—especially picking him up at the airport when he just flew in from France or the Islands," Darya Miller said. "With both of us ship­ ping, one person doesn't get stuck with all the paperwork." Steve and Darya Miller like to sail together. Last year they went around the world on a Sea-Land ship. "It was an exciting trip," said Darya. The duty took them from the Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan in the Far East to the U.S. West Coast, back to the Far East, then through the Suez Canal to Italy, Spain and France. The voyage ended in New York City. When the Millers sail together, Darya said they like to explore the cities in which they dock to leam something about the local culture. •.X : SIU Shipping Is A Family Affair - • • /L}-- �MCBKmJ989 Fipst Woinan on Fpeigbler BgMli Gonoralinn Soafaror Proud to Havo Son In SlU Colobpalos Son's Bimiilay Efram Ware recently caught the USNS Harkness, his first ship since graduating from the Lundeberg School, as a steward assistant. He, like others, has followed in the family tradition of sailing. But the path he followed is one blazed by his mother, Lois. Lois Ware not only helped her son join the union, but she paved the way for many women to begin sea-going careers. She became the first woman seafarer to sail a freighter. She caught the American Presidential Lines' President Van Buren in December 1975. "That was at a time when many of the men thought having a woman on a ship would bring bad luck," Ware remem­ bered. On July 8,1985, she became the first woman in the SIU to be a recertified steward. Lois Ware has been sailing in the steward department since 1966 when she started with the Marine Cooks and Stewards on the Matson SS Lurline. Her uncle, Thomas also sailed with the SIU. He lost his life during World War II and is me­ morialized on the plaque in the Paul Hall Maritime Library and Museum at Piney Point. Unlike his mother, Efram would like to sail in the engine depart­ ment once he gets enough time to upgrade, something he already is looking forward to doing. Sailing is "in my family," he said. "I want to give it a try." The California resident said he wanted "to see the rest of the world." Like his mother, he plans to sail primarily from the West Coast. Lois Ware has had many ad­ ventures while sailing. She was onboard the first U.S.-flag com­ mercial ship — the APL's Presi­ dent Taylor — stopped by the Iranians in January 1986 during the Gulf of Oman tanker war. For Lois, one of the highlights of her sailing career was her grad­ uation from the union's Lunde­ berg School recertified steward program. She recalled the day she completed the course, "When I walked across the stage (in Piney Point), I made a speech. 'Nineteen years ago I had a dream to sail in the union. Ten years ago part of that dream came true (sailing on a freighter). Today the whole dream came true as a recertified stew­ ard,' I said." Ware takes pride in having helped her son choose sailing with the SIU as a way of life. Lois Ware's motto in life is to not say something cannot be done until it has been tried. Lois recently completed courses in psychology and algebra at the Lundeberg School. She also took her sealift and LNG exams while there. She said all of these will help her do her job more efficiently. As she looked around the school, she took pride in knowing that she not only helped her son choose the SIU as a way of life but that she also was instrumental in help­ ing other women go to sea. "What I did gave them a chance to sail in any department," she said. "I opened a door and got rid of all the myths that women on ships are a jinx." ^ Joining Scott and his mother Dorothy Petersen (first row) are members of the Lundeberg School's steward crew who prepared Scott's first birthday cake. From left to right are Matthew Scott, Celena, Lloyd Ingram and Nancy Manny. When the son of SIU member James (Jim) Petersen celebrated his first birthday, Jim and his wife Dorothy couldn't think of a better location for the party than the dining room at the union's Lun­ deberg School. After all, said the upgrader, "My son Scott might just be the ninth generation of Petersens to go to sea." Scott's birthday coincided with Jim's upgrading schedule this fall at the Lundeberg School. Dorothy wanted Scott to enjoy his first birthday, so the couple invited family and friends to a celebration. The Lundeberg School's galley crew prepared a "beautiful birth­ day cake," said Dorothy. Jim said, "The party was a lot of fun. It felt good to have the famUy around, they came from all over." AB Jim Petersen's sea-going roots go back seven generations when members of his family sailed on Danish ships. The Petersen family's move to the United States took place when Jim's grandfather left his native Denmark and came to America. The first Petersen in the United States joined the SIU and became a bosun, a position he held until retirement. Jim, now 19 years old, joined the SIU two years ago through the entry rating program at the Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point, MD. His father, Charles H. Petersen, has sailed as a chief electrician with the SIU since 1957. His uncle Einer shipped on the Great Lakes with District 2 MEBA. Jim is not the only Petersen of his generation that sails with SIU. His brother Charles, a QMED, has shipped with the SIU for 19 years. Dorothy and Jim said they would be happy if their one-year-old son continues the family shipping tra­ dition. Jim said, "Many of the members of my family that went to sea didn't have it so good, but shipping has paid off and today we have so many benefits. If my son were to sail I imagine the conditions he'll see will be even better." Dorothy is happy with the Lun­ deberg School's accommodations for spouses and children of upgraders. Besides the help she and Jim received for Scott's birthday celebration, she said, "Everyone here has been so nice to us. The retired SIU members help me look after Scott as do all the upgraders. It's almost as if he has 200 baby­ sitters." �SW&.-SS:;---.' I 16 : •J^';rvrit^-^-.-"' 'y. •i,. A special thanks tO Mr. Gene Taylor for everything he did to help make this time less difficult. (Jod Bless you all. Robert Davis Jr. Houston, Texas Jim GoldeKs Sis Thanks Friends For Making Memorial Special dil. ' -5' S iv,;--- rvir r-%'. To the Editor: I just received the LOG (for the past month). I'd like to thank you for sending the paper in behalf of my brother Jim Colder. The LOG was special to Jim and I feel, not quite the loss, by keeping in touch. I hope to one day be able to see Piney Point where Jim is buried. I thank all Jim's friends for making his memorial service so special. Thank you all. Ev. Eggleston Jim Golder's sister Bird Island, Minnesota "• (C- Robert Davis Jr. Thanks SiU Members for Support r: :ff-: To the Editor: Robert Davis Jr., son of the late Robert Davis Sr., wishes to thank each of the SIU members who extended their expressions of con­ dolence during this time of be­ reavement. !i" • l^' |;i; :i t;3v ri: H; »<i.iji .i-u •-.••.«n».<5A!ti;.'-..J-i^(^lj'.'; i.s'li-iv. •'-A ' : -.-r I'lr.^. /'. cli.. ^SCAFARBS m . Letters to tiie Editor •¥•-' • / iHi J_-;;A!;i:.« '-l- .• •X -r Richard tieffley Sends Greetings To Former Shipmates To the Editor: Just a note to say hello. I was a picket captain up in Philadelphia in the '46 general strike, up on the Schuykill River. Anyone still around? I was just reading the ship's meetings because I wanted to see who were the ships' chairmen. I see Leon Jekot on a Sea-Land Service ship. Hello to all. I did not see one ship hold a minute of silence for all departed Brothers. Don't we do that any­ more? Your old pal, Richard Heffley Cardil^, New Jersey Sailing on the Jeremiah O'Brien Is Recommended for All To the Editor: On October 15, 1989,1 had one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in my last 62 years. I told my wife I had to take that ride aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien up the bay from Redwood City, California to her berth at Pier 3 at For Mason, on the San Francisco waterfront. From the time I went aboard at seven o'clock in the morning until we docked some four hours later, it was pure nostalgia. All of those crewmembers who had devoted their personal time to restoring this Liberty and then manning it were the most congenial, friendly and cooperative that anyone could ask for. There were some 50 or 60 other tourists aboard and of course the old sea stories from the im­ maculate engine room to the bridge were really worth listening to. I got off my last SlU-contracted Liberty in 1945 and headed for my home here in the Midwest so this trip was special. If anyone reading this letter doesn't know about the O'Brien in San Francisco, 1 urge you to inquire if you ever are in that area. Please make an effort to go see this truly labor of love these veteran seamen have been able to accomplish. 1 don't know who will take their places, hope­ fully someone will. And by the way it sure wouldn't hurt to send a donations once in a while to this floating National Liberty Ship Memorial. I'm sure the LOG can help with an address. I still get the Seafarers LOG and enjoy every issue. Herbert M. Widdow^n Carroliton, Illinois Editor's Note: Inquiries on the Jer­ emiah O'Brien Foundation Na­ tional Liberty Ship Memorial can be sent to: Fort Mason Center, Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123. Lundeberg School r-l P Graduates CI • •"V _ ^„ '• ' ..;'»faiI,.J:iiiC''^, /; IV' Lifeboat Ready to go Dack to sea with the lifeboat training certificates are upgraders (front row, left to right) Linda Schul, John Rose, (back row) James Boss, Tony Sivola, Shelley Thompson and instructor Jim Moore. «„•••. Fireman Oiler Watertender These SIU members recently graduated from Piney Point as fireman oiler watertenders. From the left are (front row) Dan Asaadi, Mohamed Abdulla, Sean Walker, Phillip Patton, Melvin T. Knox, (second row) Roger Vogeler, Robert Cohen, Jeffrey S. Hailstone, Steve Marcus, Fred Dimino, Edwin Taylor, Olifidio Esquivel Jr., Troy D. Robin, instructor Jim Shaffer, (third row) Michael L. Edvenson, David Jekot, Thomas Williamson, Maurice Elliot, David F. Williams, Rick Leach, Janusz Sowul, (fourth row) James M. Williams, Ernest D. Bemal, Tristan K. Pennewell, Ronald Smith, Robert E. Deutscher, Desmond McKellen, (fifth row) Daniel J. Crean, Glenn P. Barilik, Dennis Clay, (sixth row) William Harris and Michael Manuel. Trainee Lifeboat 447 Class These QMEDs recently acquired their refriger^ion endorsements at the Lundeberg School. They received instruction on principles of compressors, receivers, dehydrators and evaporators. From the left are Bill Payne, Tom Doran, John Hoskins, Steve Brown, Richard Groening, instructor Eric Malzkuhn, Roy E. Matteson and Alberto Garcia. Graduating in November from lifeboat training are trainees (front row, left to right) Jesus M. Torres, Patrick M. Smith, Mike J. Holly, Gene S. deSousa, Matt J. Carr, (second row) Darrell W. Moody, Ray Jenkins, Chad Leaming, Donnie W. Collins II, Sean O'Doherty, Warren Moody, Sean McChesky, Darrin McCabe, (third row) Dave S. Coleman Jr., Dominic J. Ray, M. M. Chester, Robert Getridge III, Mark Kraus, Benjamin W. Magliano II, Steve L. Tebbe and Jeff Peterson. - �MCiMBER/im Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU 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 of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. 'the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes a'nd 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 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 SI U contracts are available in all SlU 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 SlU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SlU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or 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 ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. LEGAL Am The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for leg^ assistance. Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)322-1100 Simon, Wood & Crane 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 Biish St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-4400 Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein & Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (504) 885-9994 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 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) 539-6%7 Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton & Associates, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 Ma^achusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Illinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago,IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618) 254-1127 (800) 851-5523 toll-free ft'# Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) ^32-1220 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 (212)421-0017 (215) 893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215)732-0101 Texas Marvin Peterson 1200 Travis Suite 2020 i Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98119 (206) 285-3610 ..'/•.A'',,'!" PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU 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 SlU 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 headqua:rters. •• • ® ' 'ft'•'[. 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. 'm:. • .y.T/' f: • ft'" EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SlU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SlU 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. 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 SlU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. I • i &- : Machinists Cany Eastern Struggle Into the Coming New Year As 1990 approaches, the SlU continues to assist its labor broth­ ers and sisters in the International Association of Machinists who are on strike against Eastern Air Lines. Across the country. Seafarers are helping by walking picket lines and donating food from their cup­ boards and financial support from their wallets. Frank Ortis, a spokesman for the striking Machinists, said the fact that the SIU remembers helps his members a lot. "We appreciate all that you are doing and the interest that your union has shown," he said recently from his Miami union hall. The Machinists appreciate the SIU's help. Although the pilots and fight attendants unions called off their sympathy strike with the Machin­ ists over Thanksgiving, Eastern's management said there was not room for them. Texas Air Cor­ poration, parent company for Eastern, said the names of the returning strikers would be placed on a list. Former seniority with the company would not be hon­ ored if recalls take place. Those who signed up for work first would be taken first. The sympathy strike, which started when the Machinists were locked out March 3, was called off after President Cleorge Bush vetoed a bill calling for a blueribbon panel to investigate and settle the strike. Bush sided with Frank Lorenzo, Texas Air presi­ dent, by striking down the legis­ lation the night of November 22, a mere 20 minutes before it was to become law. Bush's rationale was that government should not inter­ fere in such a business dispute. Ortis said the Machinists will attempt to override the veto when Congress convenes in January. He said that the action taken by the pilots and flight attendants has not affected the Machinists and that they would continue to pound the pavement until a settlement was reached. Ortis proudly noted of his mem­ bership that "less than 4 percent have crossed the line. Lorenzo needs maintenance for his planes and he doesn't have it as long as we're out." .r# 1:1; J •llf I ' •:? >• SI' ft: f- : :i • I _ White caps are evident as SIU members walk an informational picket line with Machinists outside an Eastern Air Lines office in Washington. . '• �ii«iMi; Aifati ryfifnfii-|»m - ' •sssp^ '4 • ---•• -:fe--?fsV.:¥v - •" • ...iOf J- -»?- ---f-T',- •• ' SOFAKiKLOG .. sOlhO " ^ •. V.--..- . • il UmnlHn€toijf irtlADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Cainp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC W'-'^ . "i' p -••'1 •"- -• •h - 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 gSA- , BALTIMORE r 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 , • DULUTH : 705 Medical Arts Biiildirig-' 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. 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Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 1 ,'V' ' ^ ""-I •- ^licy Hap SGa® HEip vou.' •v-o.- . ,# - Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ? New York I Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 7 m •.4.y«fyg5 . k'. 3 2 40 -> Z 18 1 Z - ::23s Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston i I St. Louis ,i Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals TOTAL SHIPPED Ml Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 4 1 6.. 4 4 6 6 5 6 1 ,6 6 9 17 18 19 10 18 9 3 1 ;,2 1 ' 0 2 7 ^ 7/ 4 2 ,^02 • 5 1 17 6 7 12 6 0 17 7 9 27 7 2 44 10 10 28 '' 2 V- 43 ' 11 7 31 2 ' " 4 48 a:: 12 . .,.5 . _ 14 «. 4 ." ' 2 , . 26 y::.5' 4 28 2 6 65 5 2 12 1 0 19 3 11 4 6 18 .: ,.9_ 7 I2^^^'7V45 14 ' 8 7 -ty 40 , 10, t T Z z z 2z 1 0 0 4 2 0 ' 2 268 58 49 405 100 ENGINE DEPARTMENT •T 34 16 10 0 2 5 ~ 0 4 ,9 >J 0 7 4 3 0 5 13 5 3 15 27 3 29*yyy: 7 4 19 2 14 20 4 6 17 4 2 13 0 6 15 3 > yi * ^ 7 7 8 11 9 3 1 10 13 0 082 A Hi 65 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 ! i >2 '• . 2 . 4 0 n ' .. • ,4. 146 -i'l-.v-iXirii 11 74 12# 96 46 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 8 10 V ' 0 0 "1' 5 0 9 3 5 1 5 12 >Yi.# il 16 3 3 9 7 10 10 2 8 1 ' •_'i - ^ -: [P«. 0mm '-> Totals All Departments 711 412 352 578 312 251 124 1,066 491 476 *"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 November was up from the month of October. A total of 1,265 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,265 jobs shipped, 578 jobs or about 45 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people: A total of 124 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 11,089 jobs have been shipped 'V - f �19 DECEMBER, 1989 Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes NOV. 1-30, 1989 L^Lakes JaHuaiy NP—Noh Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT n 45 25 / ENGINE DEPARTMENT ' ^ • STEWARD DEPARTMENT • • 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ,0 ^ ,• :d ' 0;.' 19 .•_ 32 .•,^. is Totals All Departments 0 30 33 0 78 38 0 32 51 *"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 NOVEMBER 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 1 Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York ^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville : San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore , Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 m,mo' 26 0. ^ 13 . 0 p 0 1 1 iodiS^?'0, 0 43 0 17 v;- 2-.,'.- 4 0 0 33 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 15 0 0 0 22 0 0 46 0 1 0 12 0 0 1 1 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 2 0 0 \.20 1 d 0 0 7 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Iii70 'i; 0 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 -J)': 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 d 0 0 0 0 1 Q •'^4'ai" 25'CI ' 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 d 0 0 0 0 1 0 n 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 2 8 Piney Point Monday, January 8 New York Tuesday, January 9 Philadelphia Wednesday, January 10 Baltimore Thursday, January 11 Norfolk Thursday, January 11 Jacksonville Thursday, January 11 Algonac Friday, January 12 Houston Tuesday, January 16 New Orleans Tuesday, January 16 Mobile Wednesday, January 17 San Francisco Thursday, January 18 Wilmington Monday, January 22 Seattle Friday, January 26 San Juan Thursday, January 11 St. Louis Friday, January 19 Honolulu Friday, January 19 Duluth Wednesday, January 17 Jersey City Wednesday, January 24 New Bedford Tuesday, January 23 I'X' :ry J#' .•) .vX Math port's meeting sierts at 10:30 a.m. ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, lalaad Waters ' 1 0 •' 0 46 •g--; 0 3 0 17 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 33 0 '0 29 -O- •xx:X-o 1 0 0 •0 0 2 0 .0 0 6 0 0 9 * •••Xv PERSONALS 2 0 0 :xxi : -vo V.--. :r-2^. 0 0 4 &SiO^ 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 64 78 208 135 20 76 39 30 79 Totals All Departments -Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last mouthy ™ ,h„ Reach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. JAMES BOYLE Please call Lance Padgett col­ lect at (301) 737-2597 or contact headquarters and ask for exten­ sion 247. • f f-x' WALTER "SKIPPY" CHIPMAN Please contact Capt. Brown's son, Richard at (800) 922-5880. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE COBRA: Continuation Heaitb 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. 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. • .l- "'V'-fe i- ..... x.-'' 1. •. ; �tm .;K iX-. •'X,imx; I 20 " SeAFARERS LOG -. ,- J \ • •' , •• •• . f-V'X , ' uigest of Meetiiigo TRR fonowhig sMfpk mkmt^mimi a samfilhig of tHemmf meetiag nports tkoW noofnt R^ oioiM fnm lis ships anoml tliB wOM^ 'If-i • r- { -' Ships mhmtas ammikmoS hp tt« tmioa's eohbsict deparShot^ bsuos npulrihg attonlioo OR rosoiiitlott an adtkes^ bp We UBSRIY BEIU (Liberty Maritime Corp.), September 3 — Chairman Perry Greenwood, Secretary Kevin Dougherty, Educational Director C. Boudreau, Deck Delegate Winston A. Dodson, Engine Delegate Jimmie Nicholson, Steward Delegate Isidro Santiago. Chairman reported com­ pany upgraded living conditions on vessel, reminded crew to keep ship clean and to not track grease and oil into living quarters. Treasurer an­ nounced $56 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bo­ sun thanked for providing video­ tapes. Steward department thanked for making crew fat. Next ports: Singapore and Los Angeles. SUGAR ISUmOlR (Pacific Gulf Marine), September 17 — Chairman P. Laborde. Secretary R. Young, Educa­ tional Director C. Hall, Deck Dele­ gate James Crane. Chairman informed crew that previous situa­ tion regarding meeting minutes was being investigated by union. Educa­ tional director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported some disputed OT. Engine and steward delegates re­ ported no beefs or disputed OT. Contract suggestion: members should be able to retire at full pay after 20 years of sea time. Crew re­ quested dryer be fixed, new washer for street clothes be installed and new carpet be laid for cabins. Stew­ ard department thanked for job well done. AUK BOhimiAM (Maersk Lines), Oc­ tober 15 ^ Chairman W. Byrne, Secretary G. Shirley, Educational Director J. E. Williams. Chairman stressed importance of reporting for . duty on time. He would like AB's to have more training. Secretary re­ minded crew next repatriation to U.S. would be November 22. En­ gine delegate reported disputed OT, deck and steward delegates reported none. Crew asked contract depart­ ment to look into getting 14 days of vacation under Maersk contract. Next port: Diego Garcia. AMSRKAM UGU (Pacific Gulf Marine), October 15 — Chairman Billy East­ wood, Secretary Frank Costango, Deck Delegate Wayne Proudlove, Engine Delegate Dennis Clay bom. Steward Delegate Calvin Hazzard. Chairman reminded crew of October 23 payoff in Savannah. No beefs or disputed OT reported. August Sea­ farers LOG received and distributed. Steward department thanked by crew. Next ports: Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. BROOKS RAMGi (lOT), October 28 — Chairman Robert Edwards, Secre­ tary J. Pitetta, Educational Dirtector J. Fair. Chairman reported chief en­ gineer will get parts to repair wash­ ing machine. He said new VCR on­ board. He announced vessel would be in port about 40 hours for re­ pairs. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. ONfF fRUUR (Cove Shipping), Octo­ ber 29 — Chairman C. E. Pryor, ... Secretary Robert L. Scott, Deck Delegate B.B. Bom, Steward Dele­ gate L. Jordan. Chairman reported launch service not provided while i ship in port for Columbus Day. He noted water on vessel is bad. Secre­ tary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer sought donations for ship's fund. All dele­ gates reported disputed OT and en­ gine delegate reported beef. Steward department thanked for excellent food. Chief cook asked that work be done on galley equipment. Next port: Houston. GfflHIilU (Puerto Rico Marine), Oc­ tober 16 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educa­ tional Director Robert Tompkins, Deck Delegate W. Taylor, Engine Delegate J. Barone, Steward Dele­ gate Peter Mazzitelli. Chairman an­ nounced payoff for October 18. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew suggested VCR exchange so threespeed tapes could be played and crew could view their own videos. Water fountain placed outside mess so people who are not crewmembers will stay out of galley. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. m ARItS (ETC), October 8 — Chair­ man W. Mitchell, Secretary D. Para­ dise, Educational Director R. Rob­ ertson, Deck Delegate J. Graham, Steward Delegate G. Evans. Chair­ man said all going well. He asked crewmembers to keep noise level down and to contribute to SPAD and upgrade. Secretary asked mem­ bers to clean rooms when leaving and prepare clean linen for new members. Treasurer announced $280 in ship's fund after purchasing recre­ ational equipment and donating $200 to buy refrigerators for rooms. No beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Himeji, Japan. IMG TAURUS (ETC), October 22 — Chairman Robbynson Suy, Secre­ tary Doyle Comelius, Educational Director Bmce Smith, Deck Dele­ gate Charles Kahl, Engine Delegate Charles Dahlhaus, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman stressed need to upgrade at Piney Point and to donate to SPAD. Secret^ thanked everyone for keeping Crew lounge clean. Treasurer announced $410 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done, es­ pecially at pool parties. Next port: Tobata. IMG VIRGO (ETC), October 29 — Chairman Billie Darley, Secretary N. Duhe, Educational Director P. Wolf, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin. Steward Delegate William Christmas. Chairman welcomed new members aboard. He reported telex advising crew to beware of contami­ nated food and cigarettes in Indone­ sia. He asked members to be con­ siderate of others who might be sleeping when playing tapes or ra­ dio. Treasurer reported $14.40 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for making crew quarters V- -• .n habitable and for having food ready when members arrived at shipyard. OVEISfilS MEW YORK (Maritime Over­ seas), October 19 •— 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 noted payoff upon arrival in Nederland, TX. He asked anyone injured to report to medical officers so record would be kept. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested second washing machine for cleaning leisure clothing. Oil and paint from cleaning of work clothes has been getting on other clothing. Steward department thanked for fine work. Next port: Nederland, TX. Muao SAM JUAM (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine), October 23 — Chairman Ron­ ald Mena, Secretary Carroll C. Kenny, Educational Director C. J. Gallagher. Crew asked negotiating committee to look into an emer­ gency leave provision in contract for members who have a death in their immediate family. Steward delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Arrangements are being made to have separate tapes for crewmembers and officers. Members asked to care for new fur­ niture installed in lounge. Steward department thanked for excellent job. Sfil-14iV0iin4MIC (Sea-Land Service), October 15 — Chairman R. Short, Secretary J. Rivera, Educational Di­ rector A. Cuevas. Chairman an­ nounced payoff would be held upon arrival in Houston on October 23. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested microwave oven and radio for lounge. Crew noted problems with ship's heating system. Crew asked for consideration to raise pensions to equal social secu­ rity. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next ports: Charleston, Port Everglades, Hous­ ton and Jacksonville. SEA-IAMB EMIERPRISE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 15 — Chairman Elex Cary Jr., Secretary G.S. Lynch, Ed­ ucational Director James E. Rob­ erts, Deck Delegate Edward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Joseph Collins, Steward Delegate John Col­ lins. Chairman thanked members for keeping ship sailing smoothly. Sec­ ret^ announced ship entering yard . soon and members should inform department delegates of needed re­ pairs. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for fine chow and cookouts. Crew told movie library was quite large be­ cause of volunteer movie recorders. Next port: Long Beach, CA. MiDUOYD HUDSOM (Sea-Land Service), October 1 — Chairman E. Bronstein. Secretary R. Connolly, Edu­ cational Director M. Overgaard, En­ gine Delegate Pedro Santiago, Steward Delegate Angel Correa. Crew asked union to look into cost of living raises for pensioners. Stew­ ard department praised for good food and ship's cleanliness. Crew reported problem with lookout get­ ting sick from stack gases. Next port: Houston, TX. OVaSSRS AUa (Maritime Overseas), October 9 — Chairman S.W. Copeland, Secretary C. Loper Jr., Educa­ tional Director A.D. Bombita Jr., Deck Delegate Troy Smith. Chair­ man announced chief mate thanked crew for supreme job during recent refiieling-at-sea maneuvers with 7th Fleet. Chairman reminded crew to have drug tests before returning to vessel. Secretary thanked crew for making steward department job eas­ ier during exercises by being prompt for meals. Education^ director trying to institute physical fitness program by getting more equipment onboard. Treasurer reported $240 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crewmembers requested payoff in foreign port take place with American currency unless ship's check is requested. Steward depart­ ment, especially chief cook, thanked for fine job. Next port: Subic Bay, Philippines. SEA-IAMB EXnORER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 8 — Chairman L. Cope, Secretary W. Hawkins, Deck Delegate K. Moore. Chairman re­ ported microwave replaced and new television ordered. He said payoff will take place in Long Beach, CA rather than Oakland, CA. Members getting reliefs reminded to have upto-date drug tests before returning to vessel. Treasurer stated $317 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Contract department asked to investigate matter of a member keeping accrued day off if it was not taken before signing off for relief. Next port: Long Beach, CA. OVftSEiS HARRIETTE (Maritime Over­ seas), October 13 — Chairman Ray E, Todd, Secretary Vincent San­ chez, Deck Delegate William Cronan, Engine Delegate Bobbie Clark, Steward Delegate A. Langlois. Chairman announced vessel will be in New Orleans for three to seven days before leaving for Alex­ andria, Egypt. He said crewmem­ bers should be home for Christmas. He warned members about using tools that are not American made that could be substandard and un­ safe. No beefs of disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested television antenna in crew's lounge be checked. Next port: New Orleans. SEA-IAMB HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), October 24 ^ Chairman Joseph SanFilippo, Secretary Jose M. Bayani. Educational Director James J. Flynn, Deck Delegate W. Douglas, Engine Delegate James Brown. Chairman reported all fine onboard. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for keeping lounge and mess areas clean. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted air conditioning not working properly. Steward department thanked for outstanding job. SA Clarence L. Page and DEU Yahya S. Ali thanked for keeping ship clean. Next port: Oakland, CA. OVERSEAS JOVa (Maritime Overseas), October 15 — Chairman Duane E. Stevens, Secretary Steve Parker, Educational Director O. Pariama, Steward Delegate Samuel Johnson. Secretary requested members stay out of g^ley at night. He announced steward would be leaving for one trip and chief cook would relieve him. Educational director stressed need for upgrading at Lundeberg School. He announced availability of tape on ship's safety equipment and procedures. Treasurer asked for do­ nations to ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked to separate plastics from trash as bosun has to keep track of dis­ posal. Next ports: Baltimore, New York and Boston. SEi-liUVD MAVIGA70R (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 14 — Chairman E. Cain, Secretary John Alamar. Chair­ man reported matter of being taken from wheel while ship at sea settled by Honolulu port agent. Secretary stated problems concerning duties of DEU settled. Treasurer announced Continued on page 21 . - .'A""- - . • --'I,. • 'V '% '' J' �V •• riff Y • DCaUBiR, 1989 21 Continued from page 20 $89.39 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew would like ad­ vances during stops in Honolulu, Guam and Okinawa or Taiwan. Members asked for contract and welfare information. Next port: Long Beach, CA. m-lAHD nCER (Sea-Land Service), October 4 — Chairman Emilio V. Sierra, Secretary J. Williams, Edu­ cational Director C.R. Dunn, Deck Delegate H.F. Morris, Engine Dele­ gate R.J. Butch. Chairman reported microwave oven and air conditioning not working. He discussed keys, bus service for crew and issue of pen­ sion increases. Secretary noted lack of ventilation in galley. No beefs or disputed OT. Because of unrest in area of Manila Bay, Philippines — where vessel is docked — crew re­ quested bus service to go into town. Steward department thanked for job well done. Sa-UND mOiR (Sea-Land Service), October 5 — Chairman A.L. Palino, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Director M.L. Mefferd. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for ar­ rival in Long Beach, CA. Crew re­ minded to clean dryer after use. Steward said new toaster arriving for mess. Steward department thanked for fine job. SEA-UND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), October 14 — Chairman F. Adams, Secretary Juan Gonzalez, Engine Delegate Ernesto Pagan, Steward Delegate Roberto Arana. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. He announced everything running smoothly. Educational di­ rector urged members to read Sea­ farers LOG from cover to cover. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT from deck and steward delegates. Crew asked that dirt be removed from air vents. Steward department sought one hour pay per day for cleaning rooms. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA'IAHD VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), October 28 -^-Chairman G. Poer, Secretary C. Gibson, Educational Director R. Risbeck. Chairman stated all going well on vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like new movies. Steward de­ partment thanked for good job. Next port: Tacoma, WA. 5GT MAW KOCAK (Waterman Steam­ ship Co.), October 17 — Chairman posted headquarters report referring to garnishment of vacation pay for tax purposes. He announced payoff would take place on October 19. He thanked everyone for cooperation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked headquarters to send in­ formation on 1989 EPA monies due ship's crew. Steward department thanked for providing A-1 food. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), October 15 — Chairman Fred Sellman, Secretary R. Jones, Educa­ tional Director J. Badgett, Deck Delegate Teddy Daniels, Engine Delegate Edward L. Haney, Stew­ ard Delegate Larry Aldridge. Chair­ man reminded crew they would be first Americans many Poles in Gdynia had seen. He asked crew to make best impression possible. Sec­ retary noted letter to Lech Walesa from SlU President Michael Sacco and speech in New Orleans by SIU Vice President Thomas Glidewell had been posted. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reaf­ firmed Seahawk's policy of no alco­ holic beverages aboard. Violation of Sif • ••• system in lounge. Steward depart­ ment thanked for good job, espe­ cially poolside barbecues. Next port: Oakland. NEDUOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service), November 5 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educa­ tional Director Mike Overgaard, En­ gine Delegate Terry Preston, Stew­ ard Delegate Gina Lightfoot. Chairman reported on U.S. govern­ ment's zero tolerance policy. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT raised by engine and . steward delegates. Crew thanked CC Gina Lightfoot and GSU Vern Payne for excellent job in steward department. AKSS USNS Hess gangway watch AB Richard Lujan pictured while the vessel was, docked in Singapore. rule would mean discharge for cause. Hats off to steward depart­ ment for making trip good. Next port: Gdynia, Poland. STAR OP TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), October 29 — Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary T. Fletcher, Educational Director James Gaines, Deck Delegate Geof­ frey Brecht, Steward Delegate Frank Howard. Chairman reported excel­ lent trip with very good crew and officers. He asked members to leave rooms clean when leaving ship. Ed­ ucational director reminded crew about cargo preference laws to help union obtain more cargo from runa­ way vessels. Deck and engine dele­ gates reported disputed OT. Steward delegate reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Steward department thanked for job well done. Crew asked that ship get satellite antenna. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), October 29 — Chairman G. L. Hoover, Secretary Curtis Phillips, Educational Director Mark Grendahl, Deck Delegate Mar­ shall Airey, Steward Delegate Lionel St. Julien. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for great meals. Crew would like ice machine repaired and remote control acquired for VCR. Next port: Long Beach, CA. USNSALTAIR (Bay Tankers), October 15, 1989 — Chairman Larry A. Ambrous. Secretary T. Wright, Educa­ tional Director B. Ball. Chairman re­ ported ship running smoothly. He announced deck department submit­ ting repair list before vessel arrived in Savannah, GA and asked other departments to do the same. Secre­ tary noted repairs needed in some rooms and in forward lounge refrig­ erator. Educational director said ship could use additional VCR and more tapes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for fine job. Moment of si­ lence was observed for departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Sa­ vannah, GA. m AQUARIUS (ETC), November 14 — Chairman U. Veach, Secretary Frank Robertson, Deck Delegate Jack Rhodes, Engine Delegate Ran­ dall Firestine, Steward Delegate Re­ becca Sleeper. Chairman told mem­ bers to watch themselves when ashore in Indonesia. He urged crew to exercise caution shopping be­ cause some items that are legal in Indonesia are illegal in United States. Secretary stated drug testing is for real and help is available if needed. Members reminded to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Treas­ urer noted $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. LN6 CAPRICORN (ETC), November 13 — Chairman J. W. Garner, Secre­ tary R. Adams, Deck Delegate B. Gillis, Engine Delegate T. R. Van Pelt, Steward Delegate Alex Bonefont. Chairman announced vessel going into yard in February. Treas- . urer reported $560 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs in deck or steward depart­ ments. Galley crew received vote of thanks. Next port: Osaka, Japan. MAERSK CONSTEUATION (Maersk Lines), November 13 — Chairman Sal Ciciulla. Secretary Pat Briggs, Educa­ tional Director R. Baker, Deck Del­ egate Robert Trainor, Engine Delegate Eddie McClain, Steward Delegate Carlton Griffin. Secretary noted microwave ovens ordered dur­ ing last trip had not arrived; how­ ever, broken television replaced and VCR and radio fixed. Educational director stated two members going to Piney Point to upgrade at end of voyage. Treasurer listed $217.30 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested clarifi­ cation of overtime, permanent jobs and transportation procedures in contract with Maersk Lines. Crew said mail service is slow and should be investigated. Also, larger coffee system is needed. CE Ralph Baker thanked for repairing entertainment WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), October 22 — Chairman Dana M. Cella, Secre­ tary Florencio Nieves Jr., Educa­ tional Director John T. Ross. Edu­ cational director announced Coast Guard is seeking new regulations re­ quiring documents to be renewed every five years. Crew asked for more information on that and ,drug testing. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Company will provide cable television aboard at cost of $12.50 per man and company will make up difference. ROKR (Ocean Carriers), November 5 — Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary E. Harris, Educational Director J. Parkhurst, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate F. Brown, Steward Delegate 1. Monassar. Chairman announced vessel going into shipyard in January. He re­ minded members to register when getting off and to stay in touch with union about recrewing ship. He said new washer and dryer would be in­ stalled at shipyard. Treasurer stated $87 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Bosun thanked deck department for work when ship refueled in Diego Garcia. Crew re­ quested juice be kept in pantry re­ frigerator during day and larger sheets for beds be acquired. Next ports: Singapore and Subic Bay. SEA-IAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), November 5 — Chairman P. Gallagher, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Deck Delegate Clyde B. Luse, En­ gine Delegate John Day, Steward Delegate Jake Dusich. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation in sep­ arating plastics. He said crew had questions concerning breaking of watches in port when stay is less than 24 hours. Secretary asked all members to leave rooms clean when they are being replaced. Treasurer announced $40 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. (Trew asked for new washing machine. Steward department thanked for good meals, service and salad bar. Next port: Tacoma, WA. SEA-IAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Service), November 5 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary J.A. Zurick, Educational Director Daniel Compeau, Deck Delegate George Vukmir, Engine Delegate Domingo Milla, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Treasurer said $23 left in movie fund after 46 movies purchased. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT given by engine and steward delegates. Bosun reminded crew to lock movies while in port. Crew wished CE Daniel Compeau long and happy retirement when he leaves vessel and presented him with cake. Brother Compeau began sailing in 1944. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, WA. 'i- . i: • • V:^i ..ft sfl •iH. . �f -gJiflnHVrtT M* iL. jB'jntfic* - \S:'; '•) saifARCRsm 22 '•' • - '• i •:Pr -•::':0->g:;: Final Deep Sea ALFRED AAVA Alfred Aava, 81, passed away November I. The Estonian native joined the SIU in November 1943 in the port of Norfolk. He worked in the engine department. Brother Aava collected his first union pension check in August 1973. . v, .,.: '• >•: ••t. •','•• ' -• A& •%-^r• M'' -•I'- 'V" '^' JAMES COLOSIMO James Colosimo, 26, died in September. Bom in Langhorae, PA, he served in the Army from 1980 to 1982. Brother Colosimo started his deck department career as a 1987 graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He was an active member at the time of his death. JACOB COOK Jacob Cook, 84, passed away November 4. Although he was born in Holland, he served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. In August 1948, Brother Cook acquired his SIU book in the port of Baltimore. He retired from the steward department in June 1970. His wife, Ann, survives him. MACARIO B. HIDALGO Macario B. Hildalgo, 85, died November 16. He was born in the Philippines. Brother Hidalgo received his SIU permit in May 1957 in the port of Seattle under the name of Macario Delores. The steward department veteran began his retirement in May 1977. HAROLD L. MOORE Harold L. Moore, 62, passed away October 21 at the Houston (TX) Methodist Hospital. He served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1950 after joining the SIU in December 1944 in the port of New York. Although he began his sailing career in the deep sea division. Brother Moore also held a full inland book. The black gang member upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974 and 1977. Funeral services were held October 24 in his native Gainesville, FL. He is survived by his stepmother, Berta Thomas Moore; a daughter, Marilyn J. Mollman; a sister, Dorothy Sanders, and a brother, Mitchell Moore. ALF O. OLSEN Alf O. Olsen, 70, died November 17. Brother Olsen, who was born in Norway, joined the union in February 1944 in the port of New York. The deck department veteran walked picket duty during the union's 1961 strike. He began receiving his pension in May 1982. ESTEBAN OQUENDO Esteban Oquendo, 72, died September 24. The steward department member was bom in Puerto Rico. He received his SIU book in February 1944 in the port of New York. His wife, Fannie, survives him. CONSORCIO RADIOS Consorcio Radios, 81, passed away November 20. The Philippines native became a book member in August 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Radios served in the steward department. He is survived by his wife, Blanche. DONALD K. POILLON Donald K. Poillon died October 14 in Honolulu. Brother Poillon worked several years aboard both the SS Constitution and SS Independence in the engine department. He was an active member at the time of his death. Inland BEVERLY E. DUNSTON Beverly E. Dunston, 86, passed away November 11. The Virginia native joined the SIU in July 1961 in the port of Norfolk. He worked on McAllister Brothers vessels as a captain. Boatman Dunston retired in November 1968. His wife, Vemetta, survives him. ELLIS G. FOSTER Ellis G. Foster, 49, died August 26. Bom in Belhaven, NC, he became a union member in July 1961 in the port of Norfolk. Boatman Foster worked in the deck department as a mate and captain. He is survived by his wife, Frances, and three children, Paula, Ellis and Loretta. FRANCIS LEE LANDRY Francis Lee Landry, 22, was involved in a fatal car accident September 4 in St. Martin Parish, LA. He sailed as a deckhand. He was buried September 5 in his native Amaudville, LA. He is survived by his wife, Ida; his mother, Laura, and his father, Curley. RALPH T. MEGEE Ralph T. Megee, 86, passed away May 5. The Delaware native joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed most of his life on Independent Towing Company boats as a captain. Boatman Megee was buried May 8 at Prince George's Cemetery in Dagsboro, DE. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and son, Ralph Jr. WILLIAM WOYTOVITCH William Woytovitch, 74, died October 4. He served in the Army from 1941 to 946. Boatman Woytovitch joined the SIU,in April 1%1 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia, Brother Woytovitch sailed in the steward department on Curtis Bay Towing vessels. His wife, Irene, survives him. Correction In the October 1989 issue of the Seafarers LOG, the obituary for Brother Jack W. Spencer Jr. inadvert­ ently left out some of his surviving family members. From correspondence re­ ceived by the LOG, sur­ viving him besides his wife, Thelma, are three daughters. La Verne Mol­ lis, Trinia Hayes and Mar­ ian Washington; five sons, Jackie Spencer, Michael Spencer, Londell Wash­ ington, Ray Anthony Spencer and Carlos Eaves; and seven grand­ children as well as his for­ mer wife, Virgil Lee Wells. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT MCS-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (301)899-0675 This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Supple­ mentary Pension Trust Fund EIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Inter­ nal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT 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. Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1,638,890. These expenses included $150,152 in administrative expenses and $1,488,738 in benefits paid to partici­ pants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,277 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 $10,868,175 as of December 31,1988, compared to $10,841,812 as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $26,363. This increase included unrealized depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the dilference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for these assets. The plan had a total income of $1,665,253, including employer contributions of $537,313, gains of $406,075 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $721,865. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS •9 '••':• 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. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.00 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. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U. S. Department of Labor in Washington, D. C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. 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. �v.; if* ko; -fi DtCmBER, 1990 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE AH Pngtms An GnnJ to Impmo Job SkUh of SlU Htomhon ond to Fnmoto tho Amorican Maiitimo fudustry January-March 1990 The following is the current course schedule for January-March 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lundeberg School. , ^ ^ • •; Completion Date "Course May 11 QMED—Any Rating February 16 FlremanAVatertender and Ofll^ f April 27 , H March 2 Marine Electrical Maintenance March 30 : Marine Electronics Technician February 2 ,, Diesel Engine Technology February 2 Hydraulics March 2 Welding April 13 ' • Pumproom Maintenance & Operations April 27 Electro-Hydraulics All students in the Engine Department will have a two week. Sealift'rf-i Familiarization class at the end of their regtdar course. Check-In Date February 19 January 8 March 19 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 8 February 5 March 5 March 19 Ciieck-In Completion Date Date Februarys March 16 January 22 February 2 February 19 March 2 March 19 March 30 Simulator Shiphandling January 22 February 2 IViarch 5 March 16 Third Mate January 29 May 11 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations tSi Maintenance course must he taken. Uie Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks injength. Check-In Completioii Date Date Course February 16 January 8 School Equivalency (GED) AprO 14 March 5 February9 January 8 Adult Basic Education (ABE) April 13 March 5 February 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 8 March 23 February 12 January 19 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course January 8 January 29 February 16 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will he offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies March 12 March 16 Completion Check-In Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting date) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward All students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. Course Steward Recertification Bosun Recertification (Last) (First) (Middle) Address. (City) Telephone. (Zip Code) Seniority " (Area Code) CPR: • Yes No • — : ——- 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. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED Book #_ DepartmenL Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes • No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From. to Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) DATE. SIGNATURE. I Am in(eres(ed in (he Following Course(s) Checked Below or lndica(ed Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Course(s) Takea. No^ Primary Language Spoken. 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. Social Security #_ No • Date Available for training Date of Birth si "Vi - •Ar - DECK AB/Sealifl ls( Class Pilot Third Mate _ Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboal Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation . • 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 3 Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT n Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No Iransportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: , , Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Pincy Point. MD. 20674 I2«9 • • •li ' '''M •,;|V .V January 8 through March 2 March 19 through May 11 Firefighting; • Yes (Street) (State) Completion Date March 5 May 7 FULL 8-week Sessions • Yes UpgnMni Applkafion _ Check-In Date January 29 March 26 Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Nam( ' SHLSS College Program Schedule for 1990 February 19 February 23 March 19 March 23 Upon completion the Sealift Operations, course must he taken. ;? I • Recertification Programs Oil Spill Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) if V .J-:.'': 1990 Adult Education Schedule Steward Upgrading Courses 'I Cngine Upgrading Courses Dedr Upgnding Counes Coui^ Abie Seaman Lifeboatman I �: • J.-,—"."V ;r SUFARCKSWG '• \ f \ S.'sT:-'- SEAEimXiS •I HAS ANYONE SEEN THESE CHILDREN? December, 1989 Volume 51, Number 12 Seafarer 1989 Activities Reflected in World Ivents - a ^v'- 'i >T« .-V ' • • . MV.: '•• '"ir- • .'i'. t'-'i? • :•% -it I • 'i '. . As is not unique for those whose livelihood takes them to every comer of the globe, Seafarers found themselves on the front lines of history again in 1989. Whether in peace or conflict, shipping actively reflected headline-making events around the world. As the communist states of Eastern and Central Europe crum­ bled, SlU-manned vessels pulled into the port of Gdynia, Poland carrying American food cargoes to assist the new government led by the democratic trade union movement in its stmggle to lift the Polish people out of the despair and destitution in which the com­ munist dictatorship had kept them. .. n i'-; .Vi , •h . •. ''f .}• ;;V\ ;||':;v::®v:;.:: cm ;••:,:•• '-• The smokestack of the Francis Hammer docked in Jacksonville. As a result of policies instituted by Gorbachev, American access to the Soviet Union was increased. Thus it was that SIU crews took the Julius Hammer and Francis Hammer, filled with liquid fertili­ zer, to Soviet farmers in the Ukraine. The product carriers, prior to this fall, had been non­ union, but now are operated by SlU-contracted Ocean Shipholding. J' -?r Readiness Record Set The U.S. government's battle with Panamanian strong-arm ruler Manuel Noriega brought the SIUcrewed USNS Bellatrix to Panama carrying Army cargo in late spring. The SIU and District 2 MEBA, the two unions responsible for supplying personnel for the-Mili­ tary Sealift Command vessel, set a readiness record in having the vessel become fully operational. All crewmembers were onboard and the ship was ready to sail only 22 hours after receiving the acti­ vation command, beating MSC's requirement of 96 hours by three days. During 1989, the SIU repeatedly called to the attention of govern­ ment policy-makers the hollowness of the so-called theory of "effective U.S. control" over American-owned runaway flag vessels. In light of the American government's beef with Noriega, Panamanian-flag vessels, while owned by U.S. citizens, hardly could be considered militarily use­ ful, the union noted. Late in the year, the Bush administration an­ nounced Panamanian-flag vessels would not be allowed entry in U.S. ports. SIU Sets Up OU SpiU Training In the United States and throughout the world, environ­ mental concerns dominated public debate. Immediately following the oil spill created by the grounding of the Exxon Valdez in the Prince William Sound of Alaska, the SIU developed and implemented a training course for Seafarers in spill prevention and containment techniques. Seafarers on U.S.-flag vessels began separating plastics from their garbage in a worldwide effort to prevent marine pollution. The attempts of some American companies to wipe out the security attained by their workers were highlighted by bitter strikes in 1989. The most critical involved the ma­ chinists at Eastern Air Lines, coal workers at the Pittston Company and telephone workers at the re­ gional phone companies. Contin­ uing the SIU's longstanding tra­ dition of aiding brother and sister trade unionists, white capped Sea­ farers walked these unions' picket lines in the course of the year. Government Orders Drug Testing Domestic concerns over the pervasive use of drugs brought harsh regulations on testing for usage of chemical substances among transportation workers, in­ cluding seamen on U.S.-flag ves­ sels. The SIU joined with the Transportation Institute — a man­ agement research organization — in challenging the government-im­ posed measures, noting foreignflag vessels in U.S. ports were excluded, individual rights to pri­ vacy were circumvented and mar­ itime employers were forced to act as government agents. While the lawsuit made its way through the courts, pre-employ­ ment drug testing procedures for Seafarers went into effect. The new program was instituted with very few glitches. By the end of the 1989, the fej^eral district judge assigned to the lawsuit had not ruled on the legality of the other four kinds of drug testing man­ dated by Department of Trans­ portation and U.S. Coast Guard regulations — periodic, probable cause, random and post accident. In a year in which the last four months saw a series of natural disasters. Seafarers continued the maritime tradition of assistance to those in distress. Rallying to the aid of the victims of Hurricane Hugo, SIU members supplied gen­ erators, organized food and ma­ terial drives and assisted in ship­ ping and distributing the collected goods. The SlU-contracted Crow­ ley TMT shipping line donated trailers and transportation of the emergency supplies. In San Francisco, after the Oc­ tober 17 earthquake hit, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, members of the SIU's Government Services Division sprang into action, as­ sisting Military Sealift Command Pacific's office staff clean up and reorganize. Close to Home In his first year as president of the union following his election by the membership, Michael Slacco began a series of steps to stream­ line and make the union's opera­ tion more effective and better able to serve the members' needs. High on the list was a series of actions to improve the communications between union representatives and SIU members at sea and ashore. Keeping Seafarers abreast of changes in maritime technology was a top priority of the union and its Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The Lundeberg School instituted new classes in marine electronics, ship handling and oil spill prevention and con­ tainment, and incorporated the newest Red Cross life saving tech­ niques into the standard Curricu­ lum. The union and its welfare plan distributed educational materials on the subject of AIDS and HIV infection to SIU members and co­ ordinated with contracted com­ panies to address work-place re­ lated issues. Constant Vigilance in Washington There was in 1989 the usual need for the union to maintain its con­ stant battle against those who would destroy the Joneis Act, cargo preference and the other legisla­ tive provisions which are basic to the maritime industry's survival. The union, working in concert with a coalition of maritime groups, was extremely active in seeking removal of maritime from the dis­ cussions on service industries from the world trade talks known as GATT. Maritime interests beat back a vituperous attack on cargo pref­ erence late this year. Taking ad­ vantage of an emotional issue farm interests attempted to exempt government-generated food car­ goes to Poland from the nation's cargo preference laws. A united maritime industry and its friends in congress succeeded in defeating the proposal. , Once again it was demonstrated on numerous occasions through­ out the year that support of SPAD is fundamental to the union's sur­ vival. Angelina Gonzales Jacob Gonzales Parent Is Suspect In Gonzales Case Angelina and Jacob Gonzales have been missing for nearly two years. Like many of the cases that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children handles, they are suspected of being kid­ napped by a non-custodial parent. Their mother last saw them on May 20, 1988 in San Bemadino, CA. Angelina was seven, Jacob was just one month short of his sixth birthday. The National Center has at­ tracted a great deal of attention in recent years as a result of several highly-publicized child-kidnap­ ping cases. But of the 24,000 cases the National Center has handled since its inception several years ago, only 511 involve abductions by strainers. A majority of the cases, 13,000, involve runaway children. The re­ mainder of the missing children, about 10,000, are like Angelina and Jacob Gonzales—kidnapped by non-custodial parents. In addition to providing a net­ work for information about miss­ ing children, the National Center serves other valuable functions. The campaign sends a message to all parents to be aware of their children's activities, and to work through legal channels in custody cases. Just as important, it provides support for the parents of missing children. As one parent whose child has not been found said, losing his child was the most dif­ ficult thing he had ever experi­ enced. But the National Center enabled him to cope with his grief, and gave him the satisfaction of knowing he was doing everything possible to regain his child. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULDCMNTACT He NatfaMi CcMn(K MIMMC aiMExfWM CMto |.MM4VSt7I OR SaBa IM -7M.3t7.a52Z _Li. � 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU CREWS MAN TWO FORMER EXXON TANKERS SIU RETIREE SOKOL, WHO ESCAPED NAZIS, GETS BID TO RETURN TO NATIVE POLAND FORMER EXXON TANKERS ADDED TO MARITIME OVERSEAS FLEET DREAM COMES TRUE FOR BOSUN STANLEY SOKOL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR UNION’S 1990 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1966 SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER NOW A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE DRUG TESTING MEASURES START DEC. 21 SIU AND TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE LAWSUIT STILL BEFORE JUDGE GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION LUELLEN RUNS CLEAN SHIP PAY RAISES GO BACK TO ’87 FOR SIU GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS MARINE ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN GROUP HOLDS CLASS ON SHIP IN SEA TRIALS THE DAY IT RAINED FISH WORK NEVER STOPS WORKING ON GALVESTON BAY STEWARD SCOTT PIONEERS A SALAD BAR- IT’S A HIT! USNS DENEBOLA SEA TRIALS INCLUDE REAL-LIFE RESCUE OPERATION A VISIT WITH USNS DENEBOLA CREWMEMBERS UP THROUGH THE HAWSEPIPE SAYS DAD BONEFONT’S ARE SIU’S FAMILY DYNASTY SIBLINGS SAIL WITH SIU UPGRADED HONEYMOON SHIPPING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FIRST WOMAN ON FREIGHTER PROUD TO HAVE SON IN SIU EIGHTH GENERATION SEAFARER CELEBRATES SON’S BIRTHDAY MACHINISTS CARRY EASTERN STRUGGLE INTO THE COMING NEW YEAR SEAFARER 1989 ACTIVITIES REFLECTED IN WORLD EVENTS PARENT IS SUSPECT IN GONZALES CASE 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 12/1/1989 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. 12 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log