http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f8604e2c7ff0bf70deeef2f09d94452b.PDF c32c6b4b75631b19ae821856deb00a9f PDF Text Text i • /.•. SEAFARERS Volume 52, Number 7 July 1990 •:.;BJi"-j5j^r J V SIU TO CREW 18 T-AGOS SHIPS y- • . • t;- v.. •• •'. .•'- • yVr' Page Rank-and-Flle Joins In Preference Fight Page 4, 10 Thank You Congressman Bennett' Congressman Charles Bennett greets Seafarer Kevin DeSue, who was part of a team of SIU rank-and-file members who joined the union's legislative effort to defeat the giant grain traders' efforts to weaken or eliminate the role of U.S. ships in transporting govern­ ment-generated food cargoes. The Florida representative assured the visiting SIU members, all of whorri reside in his state, of his strong support for a viable U.S.-flag fleet. Ill-Fated Mega Borg Offers Study in Fake Registry Operation Page 5 ;^iTv *^1% Page 14 •'.r. V r."^- r �•^ ••• -,• •-r-*^--;^i--;r>.*- . "••• •. •'•.••• 1 •':.••• ..••.•.• ;•- -.-• ' • '•:>•_ • • r'. '••:-• -'•••='••-.•• vr-r-.f-r-v President's Report I::-- -: ture of personal effects left onboard ship arid earned wages). The Act gave seamen the right to demand payment on half of their eamed wages at ports of cargo loading and discharge. In order to cut down on the crimps and other p£u:asites who sought to live off the seaman's sweat, all wage allotments, except those to close relatives, were prohibited. For the purpose of improving the safety of the ship, and to cut down on the exploitation of cheap foreign labor, the Act required that 75 percent of the crew in each department had to understand the orders given by the officers — meaning that a working knowledge of the English language was to be necessary. Under the 1915 Act, seamen could no longer be worked in any department other than the one in which they had signed on. The Act called for a minimum of 120 cubic feet of crew space per crewmember, and separate berths were to be limited to two tiers. The Battle Never Ends ;l ;"• : . iill': The realization that action on the legislative and governmental fronts in this country is vital to the welfare and security of Seafarers has its roots in the early years of this century. No one during that period understood that better than Andrew Furuseth, the head of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the old Inter­ national Seamen's Union. As a result of his determination to work the Washing­ ton political scene, Furuseth scored what ranks as one of the great achievements on behalf of Americar maritime workers when he singlehandedly orchestrated the battle to end the con­ ditions of slavery and second-class citizenship which dominated shipboard life in the early 1900s. Fumseth's long and difficult struggle ended in victory when the Seamen's Act of 1915 was enacted by the Congress and signed by President Wilson, despite overwhelming op­ position at every turn from almost every con­ ceivable quarter. Wilson, under enormous pressure to veto this landmark seaman's bill, wavered right up to the very last moment, sign­ ing it only after being swayed by Fumseth's el­ oquent appeal. A Tribute to a Man's Determination The Seamen's Act of 1915 is an everlasting tribute to Fumseth's determination to break the chains which bound American seafarers and ease the conditions of their employment. And it was accomplished against seemingly overwhelming odds: all of the shipowners, American as well as foreign, vigorously op­ posed the bill; the press screamed its editorials against it; the National Chamber of Com­ merce, the National Association of Manufac­ turers, foreign trade groups, bankers* railroads—all the powers of big Americatried to kill the Seamen's Act of 1915. Aside from what it did in real terms for America's seamen, Fumseth's fight is a re­ minder that political and legislative action must be a major weapon in our efforts to pro­ Emancipated Seamen While the Seamen's Act of 1915 did not ac­ complish everything that Fumseth set out to achieve, it made some substantial changes in conditions for U.S. seamen. Most notably, it abolished corporal punishment and ended the practice of arrest and imprisonment for "deser­ tion" of American seamen leaving a ship on foreign soil (the only penalty was the forfei­ Features Index to Page .'COBRA Notice . • • • • • • Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea . . . Dispatchers'Report/Inland . . . . v Dispatchers' Report/Great Lakets > « Final Departures ... . . . . . . . . Know Your Rights Lundeberg School Application ... Lundeberg School Course Schedule Lundberg School Graduates . . . , . Miecting Dates . . ... . . .. • . «• Pensioners Personals . . . > . . ji i . . ... ^ Ships Minutes ... • • • .... « . 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President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joseph DiGiorgio; Execu­ tive Vice President, Joseph Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glidewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Service, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene. tect the interests of Seafarers. Our working and living conditions and our well-being as maritime workers are substantially influenced and affected by what goes on every day in the U.S. Congress and in the many federal agen­ cies which have jurisdiction over the various aspects of shipping. This fact has never been more obvious than the situation in Washington right now, where we see the giant grain traders (not to be con­ fused with the small producing farmers) en­ gaged in a major campaign to eliminate American-flag ships from participating in the transportation of government-financed grain cargoes. Rank and File Lobbying Our union is fighting on this front inch by inch in the House of Representatives and in the Senate. And in the past couple of weeks our staff people have been aided by rank-andfile SlU members who joined in the visits to the offices of congressmen to urge their sup­ port in our fight to defeat the enemies of U.S.flag shipping. And we're proud of these members and their efforts. Nothing ever changes. Washington and poli­ tics were vital to the welfare of seamen before. Fumseth; they were vital during Fumseth's time and have remained so ever since. That's why we have to continue to strengthen our po­ litical action apparatus and build its resources. Every seriotis Seafarer should do his part in the ongoing fight to protect his own security by helping to strengthen the SlU's political ap­ paratus. It is important for all of us to partici­ pate if we are to continue to successfully fight all those who are attempting to destroy America's private shipping industry. MSG Pacific Fieet Setting Up To Compiy with Pay Award Action Is Result of Suit by Seafarers The Military Sealift Com­ mand—^Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) has started posting notices on all its vessels informing the unlicensed crewmembers of the recent labor board decision against that agency which was brought about by a suit filed by four members of the SlU's Government Services Division. According to Roy "Buck" Mer­ cer, SlU vice president for the Govemment Services Division, MSCPAC currently is checking the logbooks to determine who stood the watches after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Once this determina­ tion has been made, the retroactive checks will be issued. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) had announced the decision earlier this year and directed MSCPAC to notify all crewmembers of the decision by putting up a written notice on every ship. A decision, reached before the cases went before the FLRA, called on MSCPAC to pay with interest all overtime for watchstanding in port between the hours of 1700 and 0800 the next day denied since May 1,1989. Barry D. Smith, Jinks Rhaney, John Memo Torees and Owen Dale Mooney, who are rep­ resented by the SlU's Govemment Services Division, filed the grievances stating the lack of over­ time pay was a violation of the union's contract with MSCPAC. Mercer said the decision in favor of the union could result in thousands of dollars being paid to the affected members. In the notice, which must re­ main posted for 60 consecutive days, MSCPAC agreed to not uni­ laterally implement changes in working conditions for unlicensed mariners without contacting the union, to change the overtime pay changes it implemented last year, to issue back pay to those involved and to negotiate with the union if it wants to change overtime pay practices in the foture. The one drawback seems to cen­ ter around deck personnel on cable ships. MSC is reluctant to pay the overtime because these ships are operated under "Circular A-76." However, the SlU is continuing to work on this problem. �fWiwwfie^SSSS!" smifsm M<«eiP<Ai4B ''j^:l .i-y •^ •^esweasfesMWiss: JULY 1990 18 T-AGOS Ships Will Be Crewed by SlU Unioii-contracted U.S. Marine Management Wins Operating Bid for T-AGOS Vessels The Military Sealift Command (MSG) has awarded the operation of 18 ocean surveillance ships, known as T-AGOS vessels, to past have been highly commended by Navy for their perform­ U.S. Marine Manage­ ance.theThese crews deserve a lot ment, a company with a col­ lective bargaining agreement with the Seafarers International Union. Previously the vessels were op­ erated by two SlU-contracted companies and the MSG. In the recent round of bidding for the operation and maintenance of the T-AGOS ships, the MSG added the eight MSG vessels to the pack­ age, bringing the total to be man­ aged by a private operator to 18. Glose to a hundred new jobs will be open to SIU members as a result of the eight T-AGOS ves­ sels that will be operated by a private sector company for the first time. U.S. Marine Management of Norfolk, Va. won a three-year contract to operate and maintain the ships in a competitive bidding process. The contract has two oneyear extension options. T-AGOS Crews Recognized In making the announcement, Angus "Red" Gampbell, SIU vice president for collective bargain­ ing, said "T-AGOS qrews in the • v'"'' • of credit." The change of operators will not affect SIU members working aboard the 10 T-AGOS vessels currently crewed by the union, said Gampbell. The first of the eight vessels that will be new to the union will be turned over for operation to U.S. Marine Man­ agement in October, and crewing by SIU members will begin shortly thereafter. Eight T-AGOS ships had been with MSC. T-AGOS ships serve as a plat­ form for a passive undersea sur­ veillance system designed to de­ tect submarines. The term "TAGOS" is derived from the phrase "towed array sensor system ships." According to MSG, the vessels tow a variety of under­ water listening devices that gather underwater acoustical data and Pictured above is the USNS Contender, one of the T-AGOS vessels manned by the SIU. \ s- .5- transmit the information ashore for evaluation. The surveillance work aboard the vessels is done by military personnel, while the ship's operation is in the hands of seamen. The eight T-AGOS vessels that will be new to SIU members in­ clude the USNS Adventurous, USNS Audacious, USNS Bold, USNS Gapable, USNS Relent­ less, USNS Tenacious, USNS Ti­ tan and USNS Worthy. Several of these vessels were crewed by the SIU's Government Services Division during their warranty and shakedown periods. The other 10 ships already crewed by the SIU are the USNS Assertive, USNS Assurance, USNS Gontender, USNS Indom­ itable, USNS Invincible, USNS Persistent, USNS Prevail, USNS Stalwart, USNS Triumph and USNS Vindicator. Officers aboard the T-AGOS vessels will be represented by Dis­ trict 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association—Associ­ ated Maritime Officers, AFL-GIO. Battle Over Farm Bill Continues in Congress As debate got under way on the farm bill on the floor of both branches of Gongress this month, the House adopted a rule by a vote of 283 to 80 that would pre­ vent the introduction of any amendments directed at eliminat­ ing or weakening cargo prefer­ ence. On the Senate side, the de­ bate was continuing as the LOG went to press. The farm bill is critical to the maritime industry because gov­ ernment-supported food aid to for­ eign countries is subject to the nation's cargo preference laws. As a result of a compromise during the last Gongressional debate on a food bill, back in 1985, the amount of government-generated agricul­ tural cargoes to be carried on U.S. bottoms was raised to 75 percent from 50 percent and certain De­ partment of Agriculture programs designed to increase food exports were exempted from cargo pref­ erence laws. The 1985 compro­ mise allocated a portion of the food aid cargoes to be shipped from Great Lakes ports for a spe­ cific period of time, ending in 1989. A lengthy House floor fight on cargo preference was avoided by adoption of a rule on July 23 that prohibited amendments to the farm bill that concerned cargo prefer­ ence. Gongressman Walter Jones (D-N.G.), who chairs the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Gommittee, said the rule was im­ portant because, "the last thing the farm bill needs is a bitter debate over cargo preference." Compromise Defended Representative Jones reminded his colleagues that "the House had to endure such a debate five years ago. You will recall that ultimately there was a historic compromise between agricultural and maritime interests in 1985. Just about every­ one would lose if we allowed that historic compromise to be chal­ lenged on the. House floor," he added. Gongressman James H. Quillen (R-Tenn.), referring to the 1985 compromise on the farm bill,said, "The reason this rule prohibits amendments to that compromise is to prevent opening up the whole issue of cargo preference on this bill." Representative Quillen, who is the ranking Republican on the House Rules Gommittee, added, "Preserving cargo preference is important because it means Ship­ ping agricultural products by Americans and not opening up the market to the foreign elements that are such great competitors of this nation of ours." Senate Debate Under Way The first stab at weakening caigo preference by supporters of the giant grain interests went down in a 62 to 34 vote in what promises to be the first Senate vote among many on the issue that will take place as the debate on the 1990 farm bill goes forward. Late in the day on July 24, the Senate defeated an amendment introduced by Senator Steven D. Symms (R-Idaho) that would have allowed the Secretary of Agricul­ ture to waive cargo preference laws in certain instances. Opposition to cargo preference Was led by Senator Gharles Grassley (R-Iowa), who sought to jus­ tify the non-usage of American flag ships by bringing out the same tired old argument that Seafarers are too highly paid. Senator Grassley tried to use the new SIU contract in this regard. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Senator Grassley said, "The June 1990 edition of the Seafarers LOG reported that Sea­ farers International Union was able to secure a new contract guaran­ teeing them a 15 percent increase over the next three years, plus a cost-of-living increase during the second and third year of the con­ tract for anything over five percent inflation." It bothered the senator that the union was able to retain the same crew sizes and he bemoaned the fact that the operators had not managed to keep the union down to yearly wage increases of 2 per­ cent. Rebutting the Iowa senator's remarks was Maryland's elected official Barbara A. Mikulski (DMd.). "I really do not like the tone that is so harsh and so scathing and so critical when it comes to talking about America's merchant marine. I would never want to hear any disparaging remark made about an American farmer, partic­ ularly the small farmer who tills the soil so that people in our cities and throughout the world can eat," she said. 'Heroes in Dungarees' Senator Mikulski, who as a Bal­ timore congresswoman from 1976 to '86 represented a district in which many shipyard employees and dock workers lived, elabo­ rated on the kinds of people that make up the merchant marine. "Let me talk about who these people are. They are people who build the ships, and they are peo­ ple who sail the ships... Roose­ velt called them the heroes in dungarees." ". . . why did he call them the heroes in dungarees," continued Sen­ Mikulski ator Mikulski. Because during World War II, it Continued on page 4 . -t., •v-v , -<• . .. .• • �•fii •: :::.• SEAFARiltS LOG 4 Battle Over Cargo Preference Rages in Congress '^- --'X .i7 X.I.-' •• • -.% •: .r • 'j .. • - • it-• 'i • •f, i- - H: fi' ••••}{' t % r" i-: i". V , Vi-' .•>V ' ' • Continued from page 3 was the gallant men in our mer­ chant marines that kept our boys overseas fed, clothed, and with enough bullets and tanks to save Western civilization. "That is who those heroes in dungarees were. They sailed out on the North Atlantic or they sailed across the Pacific to back our Ma­ rines and to back our guys in the Army with some modest convoy protection. And many of them lie in the deep today, but they served their country. Nobody called them tools of the union bosses then, when they were trying to back our boys there," Mikulski noted. After reflecting on the efforts of U.S. shipping during the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict, Mikulski pointed out that America still needs a strong U.S.-flag fleet. "Now we know that in the future if there is any type of military conflict it will not be a big one. It will be like Panama; it will be a regional conflict. And we know with our rapid deployment force, they cannot go another 30 days unless they are backed up by con­ voys. And guess who we are going to want to man those convoys? The heroes in dungarees; the her­ oes in dungarees that have been ridiculed and excoriated and so on here. Let me tell you, I am for those heroes in dungarees in peacetime, as I am in wartime." U.S. Aid on Communist Ships? Senator Daniel K. Inouye (DHawaii), who serves on the Senate merchant ma­ rine subcom­ mittee, pointed out the irony of giving Ameri­ can taxpayers supported aid to foreign na­ tions that is then shipped on Inouye foreign-flag vessels. "So we come across the strange sight where grain grown on American soil, paid for by American taxpayers, is carried on a Communist ship and shipped to Africa. So the stevedore unloading this grain looks up at the ship and says,'Thankyou,Communists.' " Of the 55 nations that export agricultural products. Senator John B. Breaux (D-La.) noted, "52 of them have cargo preference pro­ grams for either all of their cargo that they export, or certainly a large percentage of their cargo." The Louisiana senator, who also serves as chairman of the mer­ chant marine subcommittee, told his colleagues that only 3.2 per­ cent of American food exports are subject to cargo preference laws. He stressed the symbolic impor­ tance of an American flag. "1 think it says some­ thing about the success of this country eco­ nomically and commercially and says some­ thing about our farm economy when an Breaux American ship carrying an American flag with an American crew pulls up in that Soviet port and offloads American grain. It makes a statement about the success of this country and 1 think it is one that we should continue to make." Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) reminded the Congress that a del­ icate compromise was at stake in any debate about cargo prefer­ ence. The agreement reached as part of the 1985 farm bill between maritime and agriculture interests "put at rest some of the contro­ versy that had swirled around the application of the Cargo Preference Act to certain ag­ riculture ship­ ments." The Missis­ sippi senator Cochran warned, "1 am afraid, if the Senate adopts this amendment, we will begin unrav­ eling that agreement and that com­ promise and the statutory solu­ tion... ." Cargo preference, he continued, "has been an issue of some very sharp disagreement and bitter controversy, but 1 think everybody would agree that dur­ ing the past four years under the compromise there has been less difficulty and less uncertainty in the departments that have juris­ diction over these laws than ever before." Why Tamper with a Good Deal? "So why go in and start tamp­ ering with this section of the bill and try to improve upon an agree­ ment that really is working very well for American agriculture and the U.S. maritime industries and our customers all over the world? We have seen in the last year ... U.S. agriculture exports rise to a value of $40 billion. This is good for our economy, good for our farmers, and good for our shippers and U.S. maritime interests," Senator Cochran concluded. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes (DMd.) put his cards on the table, "let us be frank about it . . . this bill is $18 billion in farm payments. We are trying to get just a crumb off of that table in order to help sustain the American merchant marine. "... it is very clear that a number of other major powers in the world rec­ ognize" the importance of a strong na­ tional fleet, Senator Sar­ banes said, and they "make ef­ forts to sustain their merchant marine, inSarbanes eluding using in one form or an­ other a cargo preference ap­ proach, the requirement that a certain amount of the tonnage moving in and out of that country be carried in the flag-ships of that country." Senator Ernest F. (Fritz) Hollings was the last speaker to rise in opposition to the Symm's amendment."1 see no reason to insert into this debate on the farm bill an issue as con­ tentious as that of cargo pref­ Hoiiings erence, espe­ cially when there is a compromise in place that all parties still ascribe to .... 1 therefore, oppose any change in the current cargo pref­ erence requirements and urge that we return to those issues germane to the farm bill," he said. Shortly thereafter a roll call vote was held. While the Symms' amendment was defeated, oppo­ nents of cargo preference said they were going to try again. Both branches of Congress are scheduled to recess in the month of August. The leadership of the House and Senate have indicated that the farm bill debate will be concluded by the end of this month. Once the bill is adopted in the House and the Senate, a confer­ ence committee will meet to iron out the differences. After the com­ promise bill is accepted by both branches, it will be put on the President's desk for approval. Victory-Middleby Employees Choose SiU's industrlai Union The United Industrial Workers, the SlU's industrial division, sco­ red a landslide win last month over the Teamsters union during an election held to determine which group would represent the em­ ployees at Victory-Middleby. By a vote of 121 to 21 with one vote for neither union, the UIW overcame the challenge of Team­ sters local 837 to represent the workers at Victory-Middleby's Cherry Hills, N.J. plant near Phil­ adelphia. John Spadaro, UIW assistant vice president for the Atlantic re­ gion, called it a good win for the union and the employees at Vic­ tory-Middleby. A total of 143 ballots were cast from a possible 200 votes. Of that group, 107 employees are laid off from the plant that produces stain­ less steel refrigerators and walkin Coolers for such companies as Pizza Hut and Burger King. Fifty of the 200 workers eligible to vote had been employed at the com­ pany's recently closed Plymouth Meeting, Pa. plant where they were members of the Teamsters, Spa­ daro said. "Of the Teamsters group, many chose to be represented by the UIW," he said in explaining why the vote was so heavily in favor of the UIW. "Also, some people thought enough of the election to cast a ballot even though they are on layoff status." Spadaro, a 24-year employee with Victory-Middleby's prede­ cessor company, Hussman Refrig­ eration, left the company to begin working with the SlU's industrial division. The election came about as a result of a petition filed by the Teamsters union with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in September of last year. The Team­ sters asked that an election be held among the employees of Vic­ tory-Middleby to determine which union should represent the em­ ployees after the workers at the Plymouth Meeting factory began working at the Cherry Hill plant. After two hearings on the matter with the AFL-CIO, the national federation of American labor unions, and one with the NLRB, the board ruled on June 14 that an election should be held on June 29. On the Greyhound Picketline Seafarers and other trade unionists surround Rosa Parks at a recent Washington rally supporting striking Greyhound workers. The SlU members include able seamen (kneeling) Anthony Warfield, (left to right behind Mrs. Parks) Jack LaMotta, Errick Nobles and Oscar Lopez. Mrs. Parks led the 1955 boycott of the Montgomery, Ala. bus system to integrate the vehicles. �mm. ie«M>> I", uir. I,.j".«;ji JUIY1990 Mega Borg Spotlights'Second Registers' J.,. iV. - • So-Called 'Norwegian' Ship Is Nothing More than a Flag-of-Convenience Operation Lurking behind the scenes of the Mega Borg incident, the 15-year-old tanker ravaged by fire 57 miles off the coast of Texas last month, is a story of a once great maritime nation that has abandoned its seafarers and national-flag fleet and thrown in its lot with the runaway registers of the world. The 886-foot tanker that experienced an explosion and fire in the pump room shortly before midnight on June 8 was a "Norwegian" vessel. But it belonged to Nor­ way's so-called second register, known as the Norwegian International Ship Register or NIS, a system that has adopted all of the same kinds of goodies for shipowners—tax havens, lax safety standards, few inspections, cheap laborthat are offered by flag-of-convenience opera­ tions. _ ^ The Mega Borg was crewed by Indian officers and Filipino unlicensed seamen. Four of the 37 crewmembers were killed as a result of an explosion that blew off the top of the vessel's pump room during a lightering operation in international waters with an Italian-flagged tanker. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by the Norwegian government. On the day following the initial fire in the Mega Borg's pump room, five more explosions racked the vessel, greatly increasing the chances of a major oil spill hitting the coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana. During this time, most of the public and press vigorously condemned the transport of oil by tanker, painting the entire industry with one brush. But the Mega Borg fire has put a spotlight on the inadequacies of runaway flag operations and the dangers such ships pose to the lives of seafarers and to the welfare of coastal communities. " •••'X . ^ • 'I,; '1.' Convenience of Foreign Flags Register (NIS) A Nicaife Cpveriiig Up Reductions lit Standards By putting the label of a traditional mari­ time nation on a register that operates like a flag-of-oonvenience operation, the pub­ lic is being duped about the quality and standards of so-called'Norwegian' sh/ps, like the Mega Borg, that are part of the NIS. The Norwegian second register, like any other runaway-flag nation, is interested in making shipping cheap, sacrificing strin­ gent safety standards in the process. Here are some of the NIS's bargain base­ ment savings: "4^,: 'W.W • Only the master of an NIS vessel has to be Norwegian, all other positions can be filled by seamen from anywhere in the world. However, the Nonwegian Maritime Directorate will easily grant an exemption to the rule that the captain be Norwegian, as was done with the Mega Borg. • Wage scales are equal to those of flagof-convenience ships when Filipino and In­ dian seamen are used. Wages are lower still if the operator hires Indonesian or Pakistani seamen. • Qualifications of crewmerhbers can be evaluated and accepted by the ship's master who is advised to take into consid­ eration the position the seaman will have aboard the vessel. • The owner or owners of the vessel need not be Norwegian. • Non-Norwegian owners do not have to pay any of that country's taxes. • Non-Norwegian owners are exempt from the country's currency exchange regulations. • Regarding safety procedure^, the NIS recognizes "international" regulations. • The Norwegian Maritime Directorate does not conduct vessel inspections of its own. It r^s on the inspections of the classification societies which are groups paid by shipowners to review their ves­ sels, usually for purposes of obtaining in­ surance. ^ice: The Noiwegian Ihtemaftonal Ship Registef Rules and Require­ ments. Norwegian Sh^wners' Association, August 1969; The Norwe­ gian International Sh^ Register—A New Deal for Shipping, Royal Norwegian fcfinistry of Trade and Sharping; Norwegian Shipping-New Opportunities, Norwegian Shipowners' Associalion. October 1989. Traditionally runaway-flag registers have rep­ resented a marriage between poorer nations anxious to bring in hard currency from tonnage fees and shipowners seeking to dodge the fiscal and social responsibilities of their own coun­ tries. The so-called flag-of-convenience registers have been identified with Liberia, Panama, Honduras, and more recently the Bahamas, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Cyprus, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Gibraltar, Cayman Islands, Lebanon, Malta, Sri Lanka and St. Vincent. But in the past five years, a few European nations have mimicked the open registers and established second registers designed to provide the same services of a flag-of-convenience op­ eration while adding a veneer of shipping ex­ pertise by linking the process to a country that has a maritime tradition. The nation paving the way for the so-called second register is Norway. NIS was established in 1987 and today boasts 842 vessels. Other countries experimenting with second registers are Denmark (DIS), Federal Republic of Ger­ many (GIS), United Kingdom (Isle of Man), France (Kerguelen) and Portugal (Madeira). Of these, the NIS operation is the most extensive and allows shipowners the most lat­ itude. An owner need not be Norwegian. The register does not conduct inspections of its own. Instead, NIS relies on the reports of classifi­ cation societies, businesses paid by shipowners to review their vessels for insurance purposes. Non-Norwegian owners are not taxed. Crewmembers may be from anywhere in the world. The register makes a pretense of requiring a Norwegian master on NIS ships, but exemptions are liberally granted, as was the case with the Mega Borg. The opportunity to have all the benefits of a runaway-flag deal and still fly a "Norwegian" flag have resulted in hundreds of ships being transferred to the NIS register. NIS ships often use Indian and Filipino seafarers, causing an acute shortage of skilled seamen in those coun­ tries. According to the industry publication Seatrade Week, the Philippines faces a shortage of skilled seamen. The article quoted a spokes­ man of a Filipino mariners' group who said, "We are scraping the barrel for qualified per­ sonnel." A year after the NIS register was set up, there were 85,913 Filipino seamen, a 28 percent increase from 1987. The Indian-flag fleet also has been left in the lurch for qualified officers. With so many of its seamen seeking employment on NIS and other flag-of-convenience vessels, Indian shipping companies are finding it hard to recruit qualified citizens to man their vessels. Ironically, just days after the Mega Borg In top photo, oil bums on the water some 12 hours after an explosion in the pumproom wracked the Mega Borg, a Norwegian second register ship. The middle photo pictures five boats working to put out the fires on the ship that was anchored 57 miles off the coast of Galveston, Texas. In bottom photo, after five days of fire fighting, the flames and smoke subside. explosion, representatives of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), the group representing maritime unions throughout the free world, were criticizing safety standards on second registry vessels in International Labor Organization meetings in Geneva. ITF Assistant General Secretary Ake Selander told the ILO's committee on the application of labor standards that the growth of second registers has resulted in a world-wide lowering of safety standards. NIS Standards Questioned The world organization of transport unions, to which the SIU is affiliated, also posed the following question to the ILO: How can flag countries really enforce minimum standards on their "second class" ships, particularly where the crew are neither nationals nor residents of the flag state. The Norwegian government itself has begun to question the safety standards aboard NIS vessels. Earlier this year, the Norwegian Mari­ time Directorate (NMD) reported concern over the possible poor quality of some of the older vessels being transferred into the NIS. The NMD, the oversight agency for the NIS, called for increased vigilance in examining ships. It also expressed concern about the operating standards on the growing number of NIS ships that were crewed completely by foreign nationals. -is '•'Si" -i �H: t SOFAReHS LOG f-i: SlU Pacific Division Reaches Agreement with Matson, APL •:, V- •' • •- ssaa.; d: h'j i •;.: • I; Three West Coast maritime unions affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America have reached tentative agreements with Matson Naviga­ tion and American President Lines (APL). In addition, another SIUNA af­ filiate, the SIU of Canada, averted a strike when it reached a tentative agiwment with its contracted com­ panies. Negotiating together as the SIU Pacific District, the unions agreed to a six-year deal with Matson and a three-year pact with APL. The unions involved included the Sailors Union of the Pacific, repre­ senting the deck department; the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association, rep­ resenting the black gang, and the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District, rep­ resenting the steward department. Matson and APL were negotiat­ ing separately for the first time in­ stead of under the blanket of the Pacific Maritime Association. The Matson agreement was achieved without the need for an extension when all parties reached agreement the evening of June 15, the date both contracts ran out. In another break with the past, the union negotiated a six-year deal with Matson to provide added security for its members. The first year of the new contract will bring a 5 percent raise to the members with 4 percent increases provided in each of the following five years. If the cost of living should increase above 4 percent after the first year, the wage increase will match the inflation rate. The unions agreed to some crew reductions beginning in 1993. The SUP will take two men off four ships, while the MFOW and SIU A&G will take a member off each of the eight Matson ships. In concluding the contract with Matson, SUP President Gunnar Lundeberg said he believed the worst days of job give-backs were over. "I think we tumed the comer on the constant demand for man­ ning reductions," Lundeberg said. MFOW President Henry "White- ly" Disley characterized the con­ tract as "fair and equitable." Negotiations with APL did not go as smoothly. The unions threatened to break off talks unless the company dropped its demand for permanent crews. APL did so on June 15, and a 30-day extension on the contract was granted in order for the unions and company to create a new package. The APL contract gives mem­ bers a 5 percent pay hike in the first year wito 4 percent boosts in each of the two subsequent yearS; Like the Matson agreement, cost of liv­ ing adjustments will be made after the first year should inflation go above the scheduled pay increase. The SUP agreed to take four of its deck department members from Oil Spill Bill Conferees Near Final Agreement House and Senate conferees may present compromise oil spill legislation to the Congress before it takes its summer recess. The conferees reached agree­ ment on two of the main issues separating the bills passed by the House and Senate earlier this year; rejecting proposals for U.S. par­ ticipation in an international oil spill fund and the imposition of double-bottoms or double-hulls on tankers. House conferees finally acceded to the Senate by not demanding that the United States adopt the interna­ tional protocols goveming liability for oil spills. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine, one of the conferees, had stated the protocols should be handled as a treaty. This would require the Senate to provide advice and con­ sent before the country could.adopt It. Mitchell noted during debate WWII Merchant Mariners Sought for Study A researcher working on her Ph.D. is looking for World War II era merchant mariners to do an ethnography on maritime convoys of that historical period. Morgiana Halley spent three days last month at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship interviewing pensioners, listening to the school's recorded history and reviewing documents in the Paul Hall Library and Mar­ itime Museum. Halley is interested in the over­ all life of merchant mariners and those associated with them during World War II, including those serving on escort ships as armed guards. "I am looking for infor­ mation on what the crewmembers did onboard when they were not working, on how the armed guards got along with the sailors, how the unlicensed and licensed members got along and were any foreign nationals onboard," she told the Seafarers LOG. She wants to hear stories about practical jokes played aboard ship and how people reacted to them. One that has caught her attention was sending a newcomer for a bucket of steam. After several hours, the mariners realized the rookie had not returned. She said the members searched the vessel until they discovered him sitting in the engine room beside an open valve with a bucket underneath it. "His response was the bucket wasn't full so he didn't report back to work," she recalled with a laugh. Also, the researcher is trying to gather information on any super­ APL ships and give them dock as­ signments. The MFOW will take four members from the APL Pacesetter-class vessels while the SIU A&G also will reduce its over­ all crewmembers by four. Although all sides said they were happy with the agreement reached, the SUP early in the negotiations with APL issued a press release saying it was "as­ tounded at the arrogance of APL's proposals." In Canada, the SIU just an­ nounced at press time its settle­ ment with the Canadian Lake Carriers. SIU of Canada President Roman A. Gralewicz said the union did not lose a single job while it secured protection against inflation. stitions, customs, beliefs or rituals in which mariners participated during the war. One item that truly interests Halley is the attitude of the Amer­ ican public to merchant mariners. "It is much different compared with the attitudes of the British to their merchant marine," she said. She is seeking reactions as to how mariners were treated when they came back to American shores. She noted some stories she has collected have had the public re­ ferring to the seamen as "4-F'ers" and draft dodgers. Halley, who has a masters de­ gree in folklore, became interested in the World War II study when she realized almost all work on the sea was very ancient. She wanted to gather information on the World War II era while those veterans are still alive. In fact, she spent two hours with SIU charter member Johnny Johnston while at Piney Point to hear his stories. Halley, who is working on the ethnography with the Center for English Tradition and Culture at the University of Sheffield in Yorkshire, England, already has presented a few papers and written some sea ballads based on her work. Her 35-minute performance to students at the Lundeberg School was taped by trainee Robert Ad­ ams Jr. "Everybody really en­ joyed it," he said. "We've already looked at the tape twice." Lun­ deberg School instructor Grace Davis said Halley's performance must have made quite an impres- Morgiana Halley listens to one of the tapes about being a merchant seaman in World War II on file at the Paul Hall Maritime Museum at the Lundeberg School. sion on the trainees because she has had them singing some of her songs days after the show in the galley, H^ey is interviewing World War II maritime veterans along the northeastern U.S. seaboard at this time. SIU members living in this area ihterested in talking with her can contact the Seafarers LOG to set up an appointment. Those liv­ ing in other parts of the country who have written stories and statements may send them to Mor­ giana Halley in care of Captain Fred A. Steele, 1598 Hillcrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. among the conferees that the Senate had not passed the protocols for the last five years and has no plans of adopting them now. Newspaper reports have stated that the conferees will approve a monetary limit on shipper liabilities higher than those estab­ lished by the protocols, which were negotiated in 1984. However, the compromise bill will allow the in­ dividual states to set their own liability limits at levels higher than the federal bill. Some tanker companies, like foreign-flag Royal Dutch Shell, have announced their vessels will not serve the U.S. should the pro­ tocols not be accepted. Others are said to be considering such a move. The conferees agreed that most vessels should be fitted with double-hulls by the year 2015 and all new tankers being built for ser­ vice along the American shore must have double hulls. The compromise, which would become effective in 1995 if passed, involves a complex formula in­ volving the size, age and hull con­ struction for phasing out single hulls over a 20-year period. In the earlier bill passed by the House, all existing tankers would have to phase in double-hulls or double-bottoms over a 15-year period. The Senate had asked the federal govemment to issue regula­ tions on tanker construction. Old Tankers Will Be Out First The new language phases out older and larger vessels first. Ves­ sels of less than 5,000 gross tons would be exempt until 2015. There were a number of exemp­ tions to which <the legislators agreed. Vessels of less than 5,000 gross tons would avoid the require­ ment entirely if they have a double containment system determined by the Department of Transportation to be as effective as double hulls in preventing oil discharges. Slated for exemption until 2015 are ves­ sels lightering more than 60 miles offshore and vessels unloading oil in bulk at licensed deepwater ports. �:.ir_,r?-.,;-V,Vi v / i.r . fc 'i^if-' x^-S^sn, IP--' juiYim lvi-'ji,^i-«»iS^; decertified Stewards Graduate from the Lundeberg School F rom ice carving to accoimting, from recipe making to pas 'baking, " 11 more galley gang members have pastry reached die top of their department after graduating from the steward recertiflcation course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The six weeks of instruction ran the SIU veterans dirough the gamut of what they may face in the steward department when working aboard ship. Not only did the 11 perfect their cooking and baking skills, but they aliso worked outside the galley to help make their jobs a little easier. In fact most of the training does take place over a desk rather than a stove. The stewards learn how to work with compujters to plan for meals, take inventory and handle their union chores, l^trtictors give them skills in handling other crewmembers and the problems they might encounter on a vessel. Being able to do the necessary math to convert recipes to feed the large number of people work­ ing aboard ship is not lost on the school or the stewards. 6 Sea-Land Port Steward Jimmy Mann (left) works with the recertified steward class. 7 Roscoe Willianos (left) and Albert Coale figure 'i.-, .. i:'- the answer to a math ques­ tion. 8 Phillip Lau deco­ rates a cake. 9 Upgrader Peter Schmitt (left) reviews the ice carving of Jerome Jordan and Albert Coale. 10 Instructor Sandy White looks over the shoulder of Linda Schell. 11 Flanked by SIU President Michael •- : fi •. . Sacco and Executive Vice ;i •':.P'>:;(.S;^^' :'l ; fl President Joseph Sacco, Roscoe Williams thanks the staff at the school. 12 The happy graduates pose with jSIU officials. ^ivt-PsSiV:';S;jr' -/.i 1 The recertified steward class includes (kneeling) Albert Coale Jr., Robert Maddox, Yen Mow Huey, (second row) Edward Uyehara, Linda Schell, Phillip Lau, (back row) Jerome Jordan, Victor Harper, Emilio Cordova, Roscoe D. Wil­ liams and Gerald Shirley. 2 Albert Coale whips up a cake. 3 Phillip l^u tackles a tough math problem. 4 While Phillip Lau (left) and Yen Mow Huey discuss a finish^ cake, Robert Maddox checks his in the oven. 5 Gerald Shirley handles a computer assignment \\ 7htle he was thanking all W the people involved in the creation of the course, Roscoe i Williams took time to remember the director of the adult education courses. "I want to thank Ms. Sandy White for helping us with our mathematics," Williams told the members gathered for the July union meeting at Piney Point. Williams, who ships out of San Francisco, went on to tell the trainees in the audience that the experienced members of the crew on ships are willing to work with the new members. "We'll be serving food to you; we'll be receiving you the first time on ship. All we ask is you lend a helping hand," Williams said. Like many of the others. Linda Schell thanked the whole Lundeberg School staff. "I'd like to thank the instructors and staff that take care of us," the Seattle steward said. "The people at the tot We atoS those who take care of the grounds and who feed us and take care of our rooms—they all seem to do it with a smile." Jerome Jordan of Jacksonville let the membership know how he felt about his union. "Who is number 1?" he shouted at the au- TH ftMERICt mm m. cmoofcmm '•'omenr dience. "The SIU!" Jordan noted it took almost nine years for him to reach the top spot in his department and he Idok^ forward to continuing his work. Victor Harper of Philadelphia thanked the union for all it has done for his family and him. Albert Coale of Mobile told the group that after seven years of work he was "not going to just sing, but he was going to jam" to celebrate his graduation. Emilio Cordova of New York and Yen Mow Huey of San Francisco both thanked the union and its staff for giving them the op­ portunity to upgrade and con­ tinue learning. When Gerald Shirley spoke, he talked, like many of the oth­ ers, i_about the leader of the J .SIU, Mlehael Sacco. Itsgo^ to know there is someone that cares about us and who is always watching our backs in Washing^ Jacksonville steward ;•- i Sacco congratulated the group on their achievements. "Your leadership qualities are showing," Sacco told them. "You are leaving with a good impression at the school. You make us real proud." Pi#i . MJSmf :T4ff IV • s •• .. J . ,.. " ij,—:?:> i'-.S "k.> rW r �..''-^Y-.V :'YF- .:v• !Y&i 'i'l--..' Y •. -p:y'h^0. Y.': YV : SEAfiUfRS iOG ^• Y " SlU Gov't Division Tanker Is Home After 15 Years ^ i ^ ,'••• '' The USNS Navasota came home to the United States after al­ most 15 years overseas. JSt_' The 44-year-old tanker is part of the Military Sealift Command— Pacific Fleet (MSG?AC) whose unlicensed division is crewed by the SIU's Government Services Division. She had been deployed in the western Pacific since late 1975. "-(•', j'jyt'j VT.^ % K^vifsSsi?', ;:v'-',:||; • Before tying up at her home port at the Oakland (Calif.) Naval Sup­ ply Center, the Navasota delivered an A-6 jet to the Alameda Naval Air Station. The vessel next sailed to a repair facility in Portland, Ore. where she is undergoing a lengthy overhaul, then will sail for San Diego to become part of the fleet training group. SIU crewmembers who helped bring her home included from the deck department Bosun Albert Marshall; AB/Tankermen John White, David Jackson, Vincent Chiolo, Charles Delamar, Her­ bert Blake and Michael Stein; Ordinary Seamen Walter Hun­ tington and Jerry Tackett and Bosun/Mate Gary Osborn. |p:i|£j|:^; t'"- 'i' • ' •"^• /••-'v: • Sailing in the engine department were Chief Electrician James George; Unlicensed Junior Engi­ neers David Stinson, William Wheat and Gary Baird; Pump­ man Bennie Fields; Engine Utility Richard Tietge; Oilers Douglas Kerr and Douglas Marvelias; FWT Francisco Suela and Char­ les Lewis and Wipers Pedero Marques and Michael Arnett. Galley gang members aboard the Navasota included Chief Stew­ ard Apollo Beltran; Chief Cook Tomas Pinaula; Second Cook Romeo Calindas; Assistant Cook Simie Dollano and Steward Utili­ ties Virgil Benitez, Felipe Cavinta, Zachary Webb, Ireneo Romualdo, Richardo Casmiro, Romualdo Vellanueva and Jose Beboso. Other SIU members on­ board were Purser Ronald Wolschon and Yeoman-Store­ keepers Norflis McCullough and Angelico Nacanaynay. The 644-foot tanker was built by Sun Shipbuilding in Chester, Pa. as the USS Navasota. The ship supported Allied troops at the In­ chon, Korea landings and several Army battle groups throughout the Viemam conflict. She was decom­ missioned from the Navy in August 1975 and became the USNS Navasota, a part of MSCPAC fleet. The Navasota had been serving with the U.S. Seventh Fleet in the Indian Ocean and in North Arabian Sea. In 1985 she was deployed to the Mediterranean during tensions with Libya. Earlier this year her cre w rescued the seamen of a sink­ ing fishing boat in the South China Sea. The Navasota is able to refuel and supply two other ships at sea while sailing at speeds of up to 15 knots. Addicott Named Head of MSCPAC ' •^V:r-.''',^i'f Hi ii! V- ' '• Captain Raymond W. AddicOtt is the new commander of the Military Sealift CommandPacific Reet (MSCPAC). Addicott relieves Captain J. A. Peschka Jr., who has returned to MSG Com­ mand in Washington, D.C. after serving three months at MSCPAC. Addicott had served with MSCPAC for 18 months as opera­ tions chief and chief of staff before he assumed command of the USS Fox in JanuMy 1988. As commander of MSCPAC, •fv', 'i-'' The USNS Navasota returns to San Francisco Bay. This is the first time in 15 years the tanker reached the U.S. mainland. the Bellingham, Wash, native will be in charge of a fleet of 26 govern­ ment-owned, civilian-crewed ves­ sels which operate from the eastern Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. The unlicensed division aboard the vessels is sup­ plied by the SIU's Government Services Division. Addicott received his commis­ sion in 1962 after graduating from the University of Washington. Be­ sides the Fox, he has commanded the USS Madera County and the USS Rathbume. The Navasota delivers an A-6 aircraft which she carried across the Pacific. Keep Eyes Peeled for Fake Flag Any ship flying the flag of Be­ lize is operating under fake regis­ try, announced the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), an organization represent­ ing maritime, rail and airline unions in the free world. The ITF, to which the Seafarers Internation­ al Union is affiliated, asked all maritime workers to be on the lookout for ships flying the flag of Belize, a small Central American country bordering the Caribbean Sea. The TTF first became aware of the fake registry when the group's inspectors, working out of the port of Hamburg, West Germany, came across a Belizean-flagged dry cargo vessel called the Bosun. The German police and the ITF con­ tacted the Belizean High Commis­ sion in London and found out that the country does not operate a ship­ ping registry of any kind. The Geiman police arrested the British master of the vessel and the German owner of the ship, charg­ ing them with flying a false flag and forging Belizean government documents. While the Belize government is considering the establishment of a shipping registry, at this time That country's government has not au­ thorized the use of its flag to any vessel. However, Lloyds Register, a well-known company that tracks the maritime industry, lists several "Belizean" ships in its computer database. Any seafarer who sights a Belizean-flagged vessel should advise the SIU. >, rVv •; ' •" >A.. .; •:"••'•'- •.• A. '* '' ''' , ' -A-M w> #.| i '• ' An Exchange of Greetings "-• Captain J.A. Peschka Jr. (left) relinquishes MSCPAC command to Captain Raymond W. Addicott during ceremonies in Oakland, Calif. :;Y-.; SIU President Michael Sacco talks with Nelson Mandela during his meeting at the AFL-CIO, the national federation of American unions. The South African civil rights leader, who was recently released after 27 years In jail, thanked American trade unionists for their support of the struggle to end apartheid In his nation. �MBwaeywia^aiWi^'-.^^^^' '^r •-•I-., - •" i^S.- MY 1990 Surprise Catch by SiU Fishermeh Yields 260-Pound Halibut With guts and gills, the enor­ mous fish caught by SIU fisherman Jack Cravo and his dragger's crew weighed more than 260 pounds. "It was our first catch" on a run last month, the New Bediford-based fisherman said. "What a job to put that giant down the side of the fish hold," he exclaimed. "It took three guys to pull it through the flood house—what a mess-—and we had to move everything." First mate and owner of the Navegante Jack Crave was joined by fellow crewmembers Joao Cravo, who sailed as captain; Cook Ventura Marques; En­ gineer John Cravo and Deckhand Domingo Campos. The crew hauled in the giant halibut southeast of Nantucket on the day that a deep water area was first opened this year to commercial fishermen. The crew had been searching for crabs, cod and yel­ low tail, a kind of flounder. The Atlantic halibut, part of the flounder family, can reach up to 700 pounds and can live for more than 30 years. "That fish had the biggest liver and stomach I've ever seen in my life," said Cravo. "It's been over 15 years since we've caught one this big," he added. Halibut Scarce These Days Known to scientists as Hippoglossus hippoglossus, halibut is caught only on occasion these days. The flatfish, which is native to the northwest and western At­ lantic, was commercially fished from the late 1800s until the 1940s, explained Dan Weaver, a reporting specialist for the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanographic and Aftnospheric Association. "During that time it wasjiot un­ usual for the long liners and otter trawls to catch halibut averaging between 50 to 200 pounds," said Weaver, "although there are iso­ lated cases of halibut caught that weighed 600,500 or400 pounds in that period." Halibut catches decreased sig­ nificantly in the '40s when stocks were depleted from over-fishing. Today, the average halibut caught in the northwestem Atlantic is be­ tween three and five pounds, mak­ ing the larger ones very rare. When caught, it is usually part of a bycatch or a surprise catch, said Weaver. The female halibut is capable of reproducing only after reaching the age of nine or 10, sometimes older, while the male begins sexual activ­ ity at age six or seven, said Weaver. Few halibut live long enough to spawn. This, combined with over­ fishing in the early decades of this century, has made the flatfish a rare catch. The Fish Was a Fighter For the crew of the Navegante, hauling in the seven-foot halibut from nets down about 80 fathoms, or 480 feet, was tough. "That fish was very strong,"Cravo explained. The halibut spun so many times in the net that it sealed it off, creating a pouch and prevented other fish from entering. Weaver said the sucker was eating big fish." Among the contents in the halibut's stomach were bones of monk fish and skate, two kinds of bottom fish. Bergie's Seafoods in New Bedford purchased the fish for "about $2.00 a pound," Cravo re­ ported. The animal's 25-pound head was destined to "make nice chowder," the first mate noted. Fisheries agents took the halibut's otoliths, or "ear stones" as fishermen call them. This free­ standing bone found in the ear of the fish, is used to determine the animal's age. Although results from the tests of the otoliths were not available at press time, Weaver told a representative of the Seafarers LOG that the fish was probably older than 25 years. More rapidly-growing than most flatfish, the halibut migrates to shallow water in the summer and to deeper areas in the winter in search of warmth, said Weaver. Both of the halibut's eyes are on the right side, allowing the fish to skim the ocean floor in search of food and to lie flat or bu^ itself in the sand to avoid detection. SIU fisherman Jack Crave {second from right) and two employees of Bergie's Seafoods use all their strength to hoist a giant 260-pound, seven-foot-long halibut caught by the crew of the Navegante. halibut is "extremely strong"and a "good fighting fish." The crew of the Navegante got their first view of the giant when they saw its white belly gleaming in the net. "It was a real beautiful animal," Cravo said in apprecia­ tion. When he opened the giant halibut's stomach, Cravo discov­ ered large bones. "No human bones," he quipped, "but that Louisiana WWII Mariners Soon to Be Eiigibie For Special 'U.S, Veteran' Car License Plates Thanks to the efforts of Louis W. Ivon and Kenneth L. Odinet, two state representatives from Louisiana districts 100 and 103 re­ spectively, seamen who saw action in World War II soon will be eligi­ ble for special state license plates that previously were reserved for veterans of the armed services. Representatives Ivon and Odinet introduced a bill in the Lou­ isiana legislature that allows the state's Department of Motor Vehi­ cles to issue special "U.S. Veteran" prestige license plates to merchant mariners who have a military dis­ charge, known as form DD 214, or a certificate issued by the War Shipping Administration back in the '40s. (The War Shipping Administration's certificates were a result of Public Law 87, 78th Congress.) The man who raised the idea with Ivon and Odinet was Buck Stevens, a WWII veteran mariner and a long-time member of the SIU. "It just made sense to me, if other branches of the service get a special license plate, why shouldn't WWn seafarers have the same benefit?" Stevens reasoned. "After all, although it took 43 years for the govemment to offi­ cially recognize our role in WWII, we are now full-fledged veterans and we should be eligible for all the bene-fits received by other branches of the service on both a national and state level," he added. yg US VETERAN 39 LOUISIANA •• Pictured above is the special prestige license plate that will be available to WWII merchant mariners living in the state of Louisiana later this year. The design may change somewhat, but the elements will be the same. Stevens said all merchant mari­ ners should be proud of Ivon and Odinet. "These guys really went to bat for us," noted Stevens. The license plate will bear the words "U.S. veteran" and "USMM" (for United States Mer­ chant Marine) and can be used on cars, pickup trucks and vans. The exact details of the design still are being worked out, reports Debbie Gremillion of the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Louisiana Depart­ ment of Public Safety and Correc­ tions. The cost of the special license plate is "the same fee as a regular car plate or regular truck plate," said Ms. Gremillion. The fee is based on the value of the vehicle. Any individual desiring more information on the special license plate for WWII merchant seamen may contact the Office of Motor Vehicles at (504) 925-6364 or write to the Office of Motor Vehi­ cles at P.O. Box 64886, Baton, Rouge, La. 70896-4886. \ i't ': v'vS^i; �10 !,'• - i^". SOfARERS 106 ' \. -• • UV V •5 -"' . • V •• -.r' - '-V- < <5 ' '•$ - • i.: •' ll " ,' '.'.I' •':'*. ?ir- ;f - ..4' iimm ( |V",..-• • :--i: Kevin Harvey, Rep. Craig James' (R-Fla.) legislative assistant, takes notes while constituent James Lloyd (left) discusses why the congressman should support cargo preference. •: i'TV • I TD ank-and-file Seafarers lobbying Congress for XVcargo preference legislation in the 1990 farm bill receiv^ warm receptions from Charles Ben­ nett (D-Fla.) and Glenn Anderson (D-Calif.), two of the maritime industry's staunchest supporters. The members, who are residents of Florida and California, also discussed how the provision would affect the U.S.-flag merchant marine with aides to Congressmen Ron Dellums (D-Calif.), Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), Ron Packard (RCalif.), Craig James (R-Fla.), Earl Hutto (D-Fla.) ::||i|||i|i and David Junior (D-Mich.). ' ii, A '•i: %: ii '^ii; I * WAi;|-' -T''' ^'• ;•:' v''"' WfA'''- ' One Seafarer who has experienced the impact of legislation on his job is AB upgrader Anthony Sabatini who used the lobbying effort to full ad­ vantage. Sabatini, who sails from the port of Wil­ mington, Calif., used to work on U.S.-flag tuna boats that docked in Southern California. Because of a lack of work, he had to become a merchant seaman. "I have seen how the laws affected one indus­ try," Sabatini said to a Seafarers LOG reporter between visits to California congressional offices. "I don't want to have to start another career." Sabatini was able to plead his case to Anderson and aides from three other offices. He asked aides in all the offices he visited why change a program that works and benefits all involved. Anderson AB upgrader Jack LaMotta (left) dis­ cusses the 1990 farm bill with DeLisa Harmon, legislation assistant to Rep­ resentative Earl Hutto (D-Fla.). Congressman Glenn Anderson (DCalif.) welcomes CalifOrnian Neil Penaflor to his Capitol Hill office. RIGHT A delegation of Florida SlU mem­ bers meets with U.S. Representa­ tive Charles Bennett. From the left are (front row) Michael Dykema, Bennett, Jack LaMotta, MiD Na­ tional Field Representative Frank Pecquex, (back row) Steve Tepper, Kevin DeSue, James Lloyd and Kenneth Mulderig. noted he represents the district in which the Wil­ mington hall is located so he was very much aware of the plight of the merchant marine. He said he would continue his fight for cargo preference and a strong U.S.-flag fleet. The Florida group received the same strong ifavorable reply from Bennett when they got to his office. "We shouldn't take cargo preference for granted," said Beimett, who represents the Jack­ sonville hall's district. "I'm glad you came to see me. You've got my supjwrt." Responding to a question from FOWT upgrader Kevin DeSue of Jacksonville, Bennett said the last several presidents have "paid lip service" to the Sarah Dufendach (on desk), administrative assistant to U.S. Representative David Bonior (D-Mich.), listens to James Lloyd, Frank Pecquex, Kevin DeSue, Kenneth Mulderig, Jack LaMotta and Michael Dykema discuss the needs within the U.S.flag fleet merchant marine. "What it will take (to make the merchant marine stronger) is a man who runs for president who will do something," the former AB added. "There has been a great indifference on the part of the previous administration toward the little people and, in some ways, in Congress." Although this was the first lobbying effort for all 11 Seafarers, and the first trip ever to Washing­ ton for some, DeSue was the only member of the group to have some lobbying experience. His grandfather was a minister in Jacksonville. "My grandfather would take me to political meetings with him. I got to meet several of the politicians around Jacksonville and Florida. You can tell the paper pushers from the workers." Brian Mitchell and Julie Hadnot (center with papers), aides to Congressman Ron Dellums (D-Calif.), listen to the needs of American-flag shipping from Seafarers Anthony Sabatini, Demetrius Crump, DeWitt Long, Neil Penaflor and Damon Eisenbrey. �JULY 1990 Retirees Restore Manitou to Former Glory William Drew (in white cap) and Phil Maguire assist Johnny Johnston des­ cend after an inspection of the Manitou's mainmast. USCG To Honor Firefighting Credit From 1978 to 1989 The U;S. Coast Guard is honor­ ing the certificates of Seafarers who graduated from the Freehold, N.J. firefighting facility while at­ tending the Lundeberg School of Seamanship as satisfying the re­ quirements for advanced firefightr ing. The firefighting training must have been completed between June 5, 1978 and December 1, 1989. Seafarers must show proof of suc­ cessfully completing the course to receive credit from the USCG. The Coast Guard stated that those members who have com­ pleted the course between June 5, 1978 and December 1, 1989 will not need to attend any further fire­ fighting training. The USCG recently announced new regulations requiring ad­ vanced firefighting for those men and women upgrading or renewing their maritime licenses. As of December 2, 1989, the USCG is mandating that mariners must complete a course that has the agency's approval for both basic and advanced firefighting. The Lundeberg School became the first union training facility to offer both earlier this year. The Lundeberg School is offer­ ing advanced firefighting courses August 13 through 17 and October 29 through November 2. To regis­ ter, members must have taken basic firefighting within the last five years at a USCG-approved location and present proof of completion. All Lundeberg School trainees and upgraders must complete the basic firefighting course. While upgraders and trainees have been busy studying in class­ rooms around the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship this summer, two oldtimers are just as busy at the end of the docks qn St. Georges Creek. Retirees Johnny Johnston and Wiiiiam Drew are refurbishing the Manitou, the former racing yawl once skippered by President John F. Kennedy. "We've been working on her for the last two months," said John­ ston, a charter member of the SIU who retired in 1974."Both Bill and I had looked at her and she was in pretty bad shape. We talked with Ken Conklin (Lundeberg School vice president) and Joe DiGiorgio (SIU secretary-treasurer) and they told us to fix her up. They have been pretty good in approving what we need. Either Bill or I or both of us have been out here every day." Johnston sailed in the deck de­ partment and has occupied himself with getting the topside in shape. Drew, who retired as a QMED in 1970, has kept himself busy down below by working on the engine and wiring. "Every time I look at that wir­ ing, I wonder who put it in," Drew said as he shook his head in disbe­ lief. "It seems that when someone added a light, a phone or a socket, a new wire was run. I asked an electrician to look at it for me. He let out a blood-curdling scream and that was the last we saw of him." However, the pair has perse­ vered with the help of some train­ ees, upgraders and Phil Maguire, the dockkeeper. Drew said the en­ gine, which was replaced in 1962, was in pretty good shape so little a" V£4 Pensioners William Drew (left) and Johnny Johnston have been working hard this summer to get the Manitou into top sailing form at the Lundeberg School. work had to be done on it. Johnston noted the hull and cabin were not too bad for wear. Chipping and scraping has been a continual op­ eration on the 62-foot sailboat which has received two coats of primer on her hull. In September, the pair plans to sail her to her birthplace, Solomons Island, Md., in the nearby Patuxent River for a final overhaul and paint job. So far this summer, Johnston, Drew and Maguire twice have sailed the Manitou to St. Mary's City where she was warmly re­ ceived. The fact that leaves both Johnston and Drew sad, however, is her age. At 53 years old, the Manitou's 81-foot wooden main­ mast is not capable of holding her sails in a strong wind. "She was inspected several years ago and we were told the mast would snap in a gale force wind," Johnston noted. "We can put a full sail on it for a calm day," Drew continued, "but for sailing purposes, those days are gone." Johnston said he and Drew will continue to work on the Manitou through the winter. "There is enough work on her to keep us busy. We don't want to see her run down again." They also plan to sail her as often as possible. The Manitou was built as a rac­ ing vessel in 1937 at the M. M. Davis and Sons yard at Solomons Island. She was named for the pas­ sage in northeastern Lake Michi­ gan where she often passed in winning several Chicago to Mack­ inac races in the '30s and '40s. The vessel changed hands several times before being donated to the Coast Guard Academy in 1955. Kennedy began using the Mani­ tou late in his presidency. After she was refitted with the new engine and White House communications gear, the president and his family began enjoying the vessel during the summer of 1963. After his death that November she was re­ turned to the academy to resume her career as a training vessel. In 1968, the Lundeberg School purchased the Manitou from the Defense Department Surplus Sales Agency in a closed bid. The Manitou has been a part of the school's floating museum since. Lundeberg School Offers 'Flashing Light' Self-Study Currloulum for All Vpgraders The Visual Communications course, one of the newer classes available at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship, teaches SIU mem­ bers how to use light flashes to transmit the Morse code. The curriculum was approved by the Coast Guard in January and Michael Manion became the first graduate last month. Jim Brown, one of three Lundeberg instructors qualified to teach the course, said students must be self-motivated to successfully complete the subject. "It is a self-study course," Brown told the Seafarers LOG. "The students use a book and tapes. There is some classroom work to learn codes." Brown wrote the USCG last fall after outlining the course for the school. He worked with other Lun­ deberg instructors to create the manual used by the students. Upgraders have to be able to read at least six words a minute to receive USCG certification. Rather than trying to learn all the letters Michael Manion (left) receives from instructor Ron Raykowski his Lundeberg School certificate of achievement for being the first SIU member to successfully complete the new Visual Communications course. and symbols at once, they are taught in groups, thus making it easier for students to perfect them, then they move on to the next group. Upgraders are given prac­ tice quizzes to test their abilities on a gradual basis before sitting down to take the Coast Guard exam. Brown noted students pre­ viously had to attend a school in Tidewater, Va. to take a flashing light course. As Manion pointed out. Seafarers now can get shiphandling; radar certification, fire­ fighting, first aid and CPR and flashing light all in one location. "It's a great savings for us," he said. Because it is a self-study course, students learn at their own rate. Those taking it have incorporated the class into their overall lesson schedules. Besides Brown, the other course instructors are Ron Raykowski and Jake Karaczynski. Seafarers who would like mote information oh the Visual Communications course can contact the admissions office at the Lundeberg School. �SlAFAREItS LOG i \ Falcon Princess Crew Praised for Teamwork Captain Acclaims Entire SIU Crew for Professional Job Cecil Edwards Eugene Finley Eddie Hall The captain of the Falcon Princess ac­ claimed the whole unlicensed crew of that vessel for "the exceptional job they did" on a recent voyage to Tunisia. Kevin C. Voight, master of the tanker, sent his thanks in a letter to the SIU through Guy Pulliam, operations manager for Seahawk Management, which operates the ship. The vessel carried a load of sorghum and com to Sfax, Tunisia. The crew had less than two days to clean the tanks and get them ready to load with gasoline. "The entire crew rose to the task," Voight said in his May 31 letter. "First the deck gang washed and mucked cargo tanks as they were emptied so that by the time cargo discharging was completed, only three of the 18 tanks remained to be cleaned. At the completion, all crewmembers assisted in securing the vacuators and the vessel was secured for seas. The vessel was tendered for the gasoline cargo and all cargo tanks passed upon arrival at the load berth. "Anyone who has seen the deck of a tanker discharging grain can appreciate the enor­ mously frustrating job it is to try and clean cargo tanks with tank cleaning machines and hoses," Voight wrote in his letter also signed by Chief Engineer Michael Aversano and Chief Mate Michael Honcharik. "The crew Stephond Jackson Philip Lambis took on this job uncomplainingly and profes­ sionally," he added. Besides his overall praise for the deck de­ partment members, Voight noted the engine and steward crews assisted the deck in clean­ ing the tanks. He pointed out the galley gang had the additional burden of quartering and feeding 26 extra men three meals a day for 10 days while the ship was in Sfax. The black gang was praised "for the way they worked as a team to accomplish engine room main­ tenance professionally and quickly." "I hope that our paths will professionally cross again in the future," Voight summa­ rized. "They have all done a commendable job which is greatly appreciated by myself and aill the officers." SIU crewmembers praised by the officers of the Falcon Princess included Bosun Ralph Moore; Able Seamen Eugene Finley, Mark Wain, Stephond Jackson, Ricardo Sanchez and Eddie Hall; DEU Cecil Edwards; QMEDs Felipe Torres, Prince Wescott and Randy McKinzie; Steward Cornell Bocage; Chief Cook Philip Lambis and GSU Carmelo Murphy. Photos of all the crewmembers, except two, surround this story. The Seafarers LOG was unable to locate photographs of Chief Steward Cornell Bocage and QMED Felipe Torres. Randy McKinzie Ralph Moore Carmelo Murphy Prince Wescott Mark Wain Ricardo Sanchez SIU Members Now Can Use Home Ports To Register For Jobs on Lald-Up Vossols or for Permanent Positions The Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB) has approved changes in the Shipping Rules designed to make it easier for crewmembers to re­ claim their jobs if their vessel lays up or if they hold permanent posi­ tions by removing the mandatory port of registration. Crewmembers now may register at their home ports rather than the port of lay up effective im­ mediately, according to Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president for collective bargaining. They also can be shipped to return to the vessel through their home ports. However, transportation back to the vessel after a layup if crew­ members are registered at a port other than the port of layup is the responsibility of the individual seaman. "Because of the fast turnaround of most of our contracted vessels, it is important that crew replace­ ments, whether as permanent posi­ tions or trip reliefs, be dispatched as expeditiously as possible," Campbell said of the change in Rule 5 of the Shipping Rules. When a vessel lays up and a crew will be needed back onboard within 30 days, crewmembers wishing to reclaim their positions must register at a hiring hall no later than 5 p.m. on the third day following the date of layup. If the third day of registration falls on a Sunday or recognized holiday, the registration shall be extended through the next business day. If the laid up vessel requires a crew within three days of the date of layup, crewmembers employed at the time of layup may register up to and including the date of recrewing. Campbell emphasized that it is the responsibility of those crew­ members wishing to reclaim thenjobs to maintain contact with the hiring hall where they are reg­ istered to know when recrewing will take place. Permanent ratings, when being relieved, must register at a hiring hall within 48 hours of being re­ lieved, excluding Saturday, Sun­ day and holidays. It also is their responsibility to stay in touch with the hall where they registered in order to return to the vessel at the tanker industry, the position of Second Pumpman/Engine Mainte­ nance will be re-employed on some tankers and will be registered It is the responsibility of those crewmembers wishing to reclaim their jobs to maintain contact with the hiring hall where they are registered. appropriate time. Permanent rat­ ings must reclaim their jobs at their port of registration no later than the day prior to their vessel's arrival in port. SIU members who fail to com­ ply with the reship procedures shall forfeit their right to reclaim and shall re-register pursuant to the provisions specified in Rule 2 of the Shipping Rules. The SAB, which is composed of two representatives of the SIU and its contracted companies to admin­ ister, review and make changes in the Shipping Rules, also made sev­ eral other modifications. Because of changes within the in Group I of the engine depart­ ment. Second pumpman/engine maintenance was designated as a permanent rating and will relieve the chief pumpman for time off at which time a relief second pumpman will be ordered from the hiring hall, Campbell said. If a crewmember is provided transportation to join a vessel at a port other than where he is regis­ tered and carmot show good cause to complete his specified period of employment, he will be subject to Shipping Rule 8 A 11. That rule, when sustained, requires a member to reimburse a company for trans­ portation, lodging and other ex­ penses incurred by the seaman. �mr 1990 '' • i:Vi-.'^3fi;H:-a:;;r'::-' SIU Crews Board Final 2 MSG Tankers :Siil:iiliilt K'iNsi'V-:;! IS'Si Hi kw-''i' 'iii-. il^'''-'--'V^''' l'{jS'V''|ii-i' , ,....., .1. .• ^ . pC'.V-^b.'''' J''' ,• ,1,' o'V. s-'i ' m r^3i'>' r?U'-i-i' Bosun Billy Baker inspects the lifeboats as SIU crews start working on the Sealift China Sea. LEFT Steward Baker Tony Roberts (left) and ss2s5?.zrr.,5rsTaS« on his stores inventory tefore setting sail. Seafarers now are aboard all nine Military Sealift Command (MSG) tankers being operated by Interna­ tional Marine Carriers (IMC), an SlU-contracted company. The port of Galveston, Texas was the site where the last two tankers. the Sealift China Sea and Sealift Atlantic, switched to SIU crews. The other seven sailing under the IMC baimer are the Sealift Indian Ocean, Sealift Caribbean, Sealift Arabian Sea, Sealift Antarctic, Sealift Pa- man Jim McGee of the port of Houston. IMC won the government con­ tract to operate the vessels in March. The tankers had been managed by Marine Transport Lines, a company with a collective bargaining agreement with the National Maritime Union — the unlicensed mariner's union that merged with a licensed engineers group to form District 1 MEBA/NMU. MSC awarded the five-year oper- terranean. Bosun Jim Dawson serves as eral ship company proposals. The tankers transport Defense Depart­ ment refined petroleum products worldwide. They also provide support for Navy fleets and conduct refueling-at-sea operations for the militaty. Atlantic, while Bosun William Baker holds the same position on the Sealift China Sea. "Those crews were really looking forward to show- reviewing sev- Chief Pumpman Bob Tims r"'" ' "t'. :i ® ,:;;veg --r/ • It's time to go to work as AB Al Bertrand heads up the gangway of the Sealift China Sea. • ,v" . . mre -A ',-., " (jH'ofe' . 1' • .'ii' •11^ ' I , > *''|, i Porter Robert Rodzieski slices up an onion for part of a vegetabie plate. ];", .''^'';iT;','r;',|-\'.,' Siiiti-n • •' •lAir.'l.fH • U.jlycS:': , .'\ • ''kit- '• • - Porter Ali M. Behia makes sure Townsend crewmemtsers get what theyorderfrom the galley. Second Cook Aiie Mutahr takes a tray of salads to the refrigerator. Galley Gang Keeps Crew Going Aboard the Paul H. Townsend When the elements get rough, as they most certainly can along Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, the crew of the Paul H. Townsend can look forward to a good meal from the galley gang. "We make sure Aey get what they order and are satis­ fied," said Second Cook Alie Mutahr as he was serving lunch. "They are hungry after working hard and we have to make sure they are happy," Porter Robert Rodziesla echoed. Rodzieski is in the final season of a long SIU ca­ reer. "I enjoy this work but I'm looking forward to retir­ ing," he told a Seafarers LOG reporter visiting the ship. Work continues around the clock during the Great Lakes shipping season for Bosun Jack Bluitt and his crew. The Townsend carries dry bulk cement from Al­ pena, Mich, to Green Bay, Wis. primarily. The vessel •; Deckhand Melvin Kirchoff gathers an air hose that has been used to clean the conveyor area of the Townsend. also calls on Benton HarborSt. Joseph, Mich, to deliver an occasional load. The Inland Lakes Manage­ ment vessel was built as a tanker in 1945. She was con­ verted to a bulk carrier in 1952 and lengthened to her present size of 447 feet in 1958. Watchman Ray Kline feeds a hose to other members on the deck of the Paul H. Townsend. Oilers Ken McInerney (left) and Jerry Nokland watch for possible trouble in the engine room. F— •J'.jVs-f. Wiper Ril9< Roznowki lends a hand to others working in the engine room. . '/v �•.•jY-OlVv'-'ln." . 'VJ,-.--- y;-, 'i • '• • - - . ; -:; .-•v"' ••••-, I^l|l!s5ilESA^r.Sy ^'S' •• S!-•71& -l- ':y^:'KS^J'lilS ' ' Si-i'- rf SmiRERS 106 yysa|M|fyg::y;-yyyyyg,;iyyy ^ •• Ni r*^<'y5'!-=- -T^vv:.-- . . .' L '' ." v"'' ' 'y'yy7iy,,i?y'i';.7:^s:-,!;5.y ••-yy,, • .•yyyyy^yymyilyl • y 7: yyyyyyy; ;i^:yr :• -fir'ir •f'-'-i'j'y y •-.y V::yyiSKy7tyyy;--7 B 1^ '|f| ' fey?' .. ^'fiyyciyry^^^ ?•:• • glfy^yy-llvy ABOVE Members in the port of Norfolk gather at a special meeting the leam the details of the union's new three-year deep sea freightship and tanker agreement LEFT The vote is a resounding "aye" in favor of the new wage and benefits package as it was offered to the members at the port of Piney Point BELOW Members at the port of Piney Point give a rousing ovation after voting to approve the new contracts. ABOVE QMED Paul Whalen (photo on left) along with Steward Terrell "Andy" Anderson and AB Mike Ohannesian review the details of the contract during a special membership meet­ ing in the port of Wilmington. |yy,-. [;':^:<^y?Jv'•yyfey?yyy''? ABOVE All heads are turned to the podium in the port of Norfolk as the new contract is described to the members. yy-yVy y- ,V-'' ••' "y^'v.y;".;. S'"""-'• y ' •^ V 'il. ' yt S"'?. j lU MEMBERS AT uniqn halls across the .country and aboard ships around the world 'have responded with a near-unanimous "Aye!" in f^or of the new deep sea freightship and tanker agreements and pension plan. Members attended a special-call meeting June 27 to discuss the new wage scale of a 5 percent increase in each of the three years of the contract, the hike in maintenance and cure payments and the changes in the deep sea pension plan, among other provisions. After reviewing and discussing the proposals, the members cast their votes overlvhelmingly in favor. In interviews with a Seafarers LOG staff member after the contract vote, SIU members offered these comments: y" • , }••-.••• :.-.vy ; y-:.- ; • ...... • •," .y Mike!" he said in appreciation of the SIU's leadership. Chief Cook Eddie Siplin stated, "I agree with everything. T appreciate that it has happened and look forward togoing back to Work to take advantage of it." QMED John Smith took a long look at the changes in pension pay. "As far as I'm concerned, it is long overdue," he noted. "It's good that we finally got a raise in the pension, even maintenance and cure. Everything is positive!" Even William Drew, a retired black gang member, thought the contract looked pretty good. "I think it is very good considering the state of the industry," he said. " ABOVE Port of Santurce members review the pro­ posed new contract t>efore a spedal meeting is heid to discuss and vote on it. v.'. ' - y >-v v' Aboard the President Tru­ man, San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona (center) and Patrolman Gentry Moore On hat) review the contract with SIU members Oeft to right) Mike "Splderman" Wil­ liams, Y. Lau Koon Teung and Ray Owens. RIGHT Members gather around a conference takile to hear the details of the new deep sea pension plan in the port of Jacksonville. ABOVE In the port of Jacksonville, members are pre­ sented with the new contract provisions by an SIU representative. BELOW Members at the port of Honolulu read the new contract proposals before taking a vote. ABOVE Richard MoCausland (left) and Tom Brooks Bslon during the debate on t^ n^ ^P aea prapoB^ at the port of New York. .''y ';>y2'U y ^''' •,• y- • •; . •' '' ^' • y yy^y'?y'yj.!v^yy '22,- ' . -- • '-v .A' 4^'.. • Bill Reed (left) and Arthur Rubenstsin of the port of New York vote to accept the new freightshv> agreement ABOVE Listening intently to the discussion of the new contract kt the port of New York are (left to right) L Trot, Everett Huntley, Billy.Stevens, Donald Pressley, Ray QuHes and Luis Morales. -y RIGHT The contracthas been ac­ cepted by tfte members in the port of Jacksonville. :y., 'y ^ v-f-'.y'y ' •*' y". y,-; .yw^; y /'.-A .'••• . y " yi.:-: LEFT V > y •! LEFT Members in the port of Santurce pay at­ tention as the pension changes are read t)efore a vote to accept is taken. ABOVE Chief Cook Peter Mazzitelli (left) joins other members at ttre p^ of Jacksonville in re­ viewing the new deep sea contract proposals. p;.: •- ^ - .yy .yyy 1 :.h'- y-M&fiy^-y''y. j ABOVE AB Christie Johnson hits the deck to ask about increased pension payments during ttie special meeting held in the port of Houston. ,, •.J- on Contract Around the Recertified Steward Robert Mattox said, "I think it was great. It means better siipport for my family and a better look ahead for the future." QMED Robert Hamil responded to the re-establishment of the 2nd pumpman. "Since I sail as a pumpman, it definitely comes in handy," he said. "I've been in ports when discharging and have been up 24 to 36 hours, so getting a guy in can make it better for us and the company." Another QMED, Mike Novak, added, "I've been in the union for five years. I got in under the military contract, so this is the best contract I've ever seen." AB John McLaughlm called the new contract "great news. It's a fantastic contract. Thanks,. ' :-•-yy.-^iy y Members :--y- \ yf •-'ylflll^fry RIGHT From the port of Balti­ more, (seated, left to right) Snake Williams, Joseph Morder, John Nuddes, Jack Rhodes and (standing) Taylor Clean cast another solid vote in favor of the new contract Also pictured is Bob Pomeriane, SlU assistemt vice president. '11111 j ?''• •' • '^' ABOVE William Velazquez (in cap) and other members attending the spedal meeting in the port of Santurce cast a unanimous vote in favor of the new deep sea proposals. ' 'ifiy 'y!, 7.r'' - -' --Vr. JULY 1990 LEFT Port of New York mem­ bers (left to right) L Padi!la,Joe-OiablitoPerez and Manuel Holquinn listen as the new contract proposals are read to the membership. |y.' •-, • ••. ' �• • ',• ' ='• 16 <r -. SCAfARtRSm ,v ;•' .; •^; ; • 'I'.''"''';'' Tiie Activities of StU Pensioners Are of Interest to Steward Scott Ci'- '•-"'•,•!• f-liifI;,. %'' • ''i''' • •'- ! •' :. l-J. •-.f 1-1" .-V-. -•-\ . ; •^Mu" 'i t[/ . 'f ; Brother Robert Scott has a keen interest in the union's retired members. "After all, these guys represent a lot of his­ tory," he explained. While on the beach, the recertified steward recently took time out to visit with some SIU pen­ sioners who live in and around his home port of Mobile, Ala. "I've sailed with some of the old-timers who are now on pension, and some of them I've gotten to know because we've met at the union hall," Scott said. "I notice that in the Mobile area, the retirees stay very involved in the activities of the union." Scott decided to share his enthusiasm with the Seafarers LOG by photographing and interviewing some of the SIU pensioners he has come to know. $0 Leroy Gulley, one of the union's charter members, takes an active role in every annual maritime day ceremony. On May 20, retired union members in the Mobile area hold an event to commemorate the contributions of the American 0' merchant marine to the nation's WWII campaigns. Gulley, a WWII mariner who retired 10 years ago, helped lay the wreath at this year's maritime day ceremonies in Mobile. tobert Scott interviewed and photoaraphed the The galley gang veteran also has advice for new members Steward Robert members pictured on this page for the Seafarers LOG. signing on with the SIU. "Forget drugs and drinking!" Gul­ Scott noted there is "a lot of history in Mobile." The 26-year veteran graduated last year as a recertified steward from ley said sternly. "And remember your obligation to treat all the Lundeberg School. He is pictured in his cowboy hat SIU members as brothers. If you work together, you'll get along just fine." with pensioner Walter Dunn. Gulley learned about the Brotherhood of the Sea when he became the first black member to work aboard the Alcoa Clipper, a combination freight and passenger vessel. "I had some problems, but I stood my ground, did my job and made friends. I'm glad I helped open the way for others." Brother Gulley and his friend Felix Tate now work fishing holes together. Tate, also a steward department retiree, claimed he brought home 86 mullets, flounders and trouts on his best day. "All that in one afternoon," he said proud­ ly. Tate, who began sailing with the SIU in 1944 and retired in 1979, would tell new members to "work with each other on ships, keep up your dues and be a good union man." Another of the Mobile pensioners visited by Scott was James "Nick" Juzang. Like Gulley and Tate, Juzang sailed in the steward department before retiring in 1985. After 42 years at sea, Juzang still likes to travel. He's also found a new part-time career as a security guard. Brother Juzang, who divides his free time between the union hall and his favorite sports of fishing and crabbing, said he likes to meet the new members at the union hall. He reminds them to "advance themselves." But he also Lambert H. Waldrop speaks to the wams them, "Stay away from drugs, if you want to keep learning." members attending the April meeting Lambert H. Waldrop recently retired after 38 years of sailing. Brother at the Mobile hall after he received his Waldrop received his first union pension check in April. Now that he will first pension check. Port Agent Dave have a little more free time, Waldrop intends to do more hunting and fishing, Carter is listening at Lambert's right. two of his favorite pastimes. Another SIU pensioner who loves to hunt and fish is Mose Coleman. The 45 year-veteran of the SIU also has opened his own club in Mobile. Scott found that by working together, SIU pensioners in the Mobile area had elevated the status of WWII mariners in the veterans' community. A con­ tingent of SIU men don their white caps and march every year with other WWII combatants on Veterans Day. Retired union members also help out around the union hall, reports Scott. Many participate in "bean pot days" when a special lunch is cooked at the union hall and pensioners and active members alike eat together, swap sea stories and catch up on union news. Retired seafarers hold regular meetings at the union hall and also put on several dinners. Depending on the time of year, the fare can be anything from a fish fry to a formal full-course meal. Retirees report seeing old shipmates with whom they had lost touch years ago. Spouses also are an active part of the pensioners gatherings. '^en done with his visits with SIU pensioners. Steward Scott told the LOG, "From interviewing the retired members and seeing the great shape they are in, I can't wait for my golden years to come." .-I: -i. ^ 11 i! t , t, ,il< • ?*! -• •• N . ; '., rH^'' ''' If •I V -. ;;sWv. Felix Tate (left) and Leroy Gulley spend their time time' fishing and working around their church. One good story deserves to be topped. Whitey Clark (seated left) tells one more to John Johnson while move storytelling goes on in the background. '4 aiili: Recertified steward and recent retiree James Barnett looks for a place to sit during a recent fish fry for pensioners at the Mobile hall. Charter member Leroy Gulley worked in the galley gang for more than 40 years. He is pictured above with his wife Bernice. Mose Coleman, a 45-year veteran, not only likes to fish and hunt; he also runs his own lounge. Chief Cook Jack Rankin (left) prepares lunch while retiree Bill Hunter (center) and Steward Baker Tobe Daney wait to senre the meal to other members in the Mobile hall. — ^ ^ — ' iiisif fti •ti: • James "Nick" Juzang, a 42-year SIU veteran, has been travelling around the country during the five years he has tieen retired. �•-V . '"L • 'p.--':. I JULY 1990 Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0P TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C August lAeinbeiship Meefiugs; Deep See, Lukes, In/and l¥irtefs iPort 'l^Ya 7 1 7 4 3 6 6 8 9 9 2 7 : Philadelphia ? Baltimore Morfolk Mobile New Orleans Ribkidnviller" i San Francisco |,Wilmington. Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I Houstbii i.St. Louis, j 4 ' 4 69 0 0 5 1 1 •. c:..:'-a. 9 5 3 18 12 2 13 6 45 2 6 4 4 8 SsL -It . . 0 31 52 4 1 18 1 5 5 9 •• • Piney Point Monday, August 6 New York Tuesday, August 7 Philadelphia Wednesday, August 8 BaltinHHre Hiursday, August 9 Norfolk Thursday, August 9 Jacksonville Thursday, August 9 Algonac Friday, August 10 Houston Monday, August 13 New Orleans Tuesday, August 14 MohOe Wednesday, August 15 San Francisco Thursday, August 16 Wilmin^n Tuesday, August 21 Seattle Friday, August 24 San Juan Thursday, August 9 St. Louis Friday, August 17 Honolulu Friday, August 17 Duluth Wednesday, August 15 Jersey Ci^ Wednesday, August 22 New Bedford Tuesday, August 21 2 6 4 6 7 '2 5 5 17 10 8 ;-9.r 6 1 12 3 0 8 Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore , i Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ;l San Francisco Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT . 4 ^ 1 ' .6' 3 14 16 • • 3 " fxm 3 4 6 |fcv.l3:;'?-' . 13 •• 7 , 22 2 1 . 0 5 2 6 0 11 0 4 3 '• 5;:. 6 ... 2;.,. 3 0 9 1 3 0 8 6 12 1 7 30 4 1 0 1 43 1 6 237 4 0 11 1 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans .'^•miionville-^^ San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I St. Louis Piney Poin Personals FRIENDS OF GEORGE COSTANGO Geotge Costango would like to tfaank all of his good fitiends in the SIU for their support during his recent illness. Anyone wish­ ing to send a card or letter may reach him at SOO W. 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. GINOANDIZZY Gino and Izzy—where are you? Get in touch. Tlior Totals All Departments 643 348 400 527 333 364 191 1,071 526 432 *"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 June was down from the month of May. A total of 1,415 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,415 jobs shipped, 527 jobs or about 37 percent were taken by "A'* seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 191 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 12,536 jobs have been shipped. WALTER (SKIPPY) CHIPMAN Please call Captain Brown's son, Richard Brown, at 1-800922-S880Monday through Satur­ day, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. '..•j.' <V- .• ;'I -'i '/i .1'. �SOFARERS toe 18 SlU-Crewed Orgulf Tugs Ride High on Mississippi's Waters Sailing continues to be smooth for SIU crewmembers along the Mississippi River as the summer shipping season hits its peak. The river is up nine feet near St. Lx)uis from its low-water level last year when parts of the waterway were closed. However, despite the high wa­ ters helping the inland operators during these hot and humid months, weather reports warn of low water levels returning this winter as rain has not been falling around Mississippi's feeding res­ ervoirs in North Dakota, Soudi Da­ kota and Montana. SlU-crewed Orgulf tug and barges, like the J.N. Philips and Robert A. Kyle, are ruiuiing loaded at full speed, according to Tony Sacco, St. Louis port agent The Philips can be seen primar­ ily on the Ohio River, pushing be­ tween 15 and 18 barges loaded with coal. The Kyle is a larger tug. It can handle more than 30 barges at a time. Because of its size, the Kyle works along the lower Mis­ sissippi. SIU Patrolman Joe Sigler met the Kyle at the Orgulf staging area at Moore's Landing, Mo. and the Philips at Paducah, Ky. He re­ ported everything was running smoothly on the vessels. He pro­ vided the Seafarers LOG with these photographs of SIU mem­ bers who work on both tugboats. •v'' -.- If ABOVE LEFT Cook Toni Jo Elgin knows the crew will be hungry when dinner time approaches on the Kyle. ABOVE RIGHT Getting their fill in the Kyle's galley are (left to right) Deckhands Patrick Cobbs and W. C. Silas and Lead Deckhand Barry Allen. LEFT Deckhands Darnell Morris (left) and Harry Brumfield Jr. stow a pier line on the Philips. Union Members on LNG Capricorn Up for Vaiiant Ship Award The SlU-crewed LNG Capric­ orn has been nominated by the Woman's Propeller Club of Gal­ veston, Texas for the 1989 Maty Ann Brown Patten Valiant Ship Award for the ship's efforts in res­ cuing 27 crewmembers of a dis­ abled Panamanian ship on October 22, 1988. The Capricorn was sailing in the South China Sea west of the Phil­ ippines when it received a distress signal from the Evpo Agspyr, al^ut 24 miles away. Captain John R. Hoffman changed his course to aid the stricken vessel. When the Energy Transporta­ tion Corporation vessel was a mile from the Panamanian craft, the Capricorn lowered its lifeboat into seas in excess of 16 feet and winds of 30 miles per hour with hazy visibility. Able Seamen Larry Sims and Donovan Christie, Or­ dinary Seamen Michael Riley and Ken Lusk, 3rd Officer Ronald Flowers and 3rd-Assistant Engi­ neer Brian McAdle crewed the lifeboat in the tossing waters with the propeller sometimes coming out of the water. The Evpo Agspyr still was imderway al^ough she was listing to port and settl^ by the stem. Her mam decks were awash with the #2 hold two-thirds full of water. Except for the bosun, chief offi­ cer and 2nd officer, the crew of the Evpo Agspyr escaped in the star­ board lifeboat. After checking the vessel, the trio then abandoned ship via life raft. The Capricorn crew towed the Panamanian life raft and picked up the crew from the lifeboat, then headed back to the U.S.-flag vessel. The whole rescue was com­ pleted shortly after noon, less than six hours after the first call was received. The club praised the work of the Capricorn crew in the rescue of the 27 stranded mariners. The club noted the captain was aware of pi­ rates trying to board LNG vessels in the area, yet went ahead with the rescue operation. Corrections The back row of the crew of the Sealift Pacific, as pictured on page 10 of the June 1990 Seafarers LOG, was misidentified. It should have read AB Kevin Merckx, AB Scott Horton, AB Rob Owens and QMED Pumpman Dyke Gardner. William "Hoppy" Carroll was listed with an incorrect job title aboard the Cable Ship Charles Brown on page 14 of the June 1990 Seafarers LOG. He actually is the chief electrician on the vessel. The picture of William Cartwright Sr. in the Final Departures on page 22 of June 1990 was actually of his son, William Cartwright Jr. who is alive and well. The elder Cartwright retired in 1968. The LOG regrets any inconveniences these errors may have caused. Cook Mae Jenkins prepares a salad for the members of the J. N. Philips. Deckhand Mike Gibbons checks out a tow line while the Robert A. Kyle is docked at Moore's Landing, Mo. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the mles and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly ff-om the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the membership services office at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-2524674) or may write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (The April 1989 edition of the Se.afarers LOG contains a complete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act­ or COBRA-^program.) .t.'"; • •. :4 �jmm Dispatchers' Repert for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes Lr—Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1990 : Algonac Port vr^ • >•••-••••-> ••v.!Ki !Sjf Port Algonac Seafarers International Union Direttory NP—Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 »rv.r '• 0 48 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 12 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 16 2 5; 2 , - • ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 15 16 0 0 41 54 Totals All Departments 0 45 22 0 76 11 *"Total Registered" means the number of for shipping- at the port last month — men who actually registered **"Re2stered"on Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispattdieis' Report tar taland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1990 • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York II Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; • Sail Francisco WilmingtQp Seattle Puerto Rico Houston I : Algonac I St. Louis \ Piney Point' Totals 0 0 9 62 0 0 0 0 . , 9 ;, • 9 10 6 • ... .>....<r«Kk¥.i:u 'y0hi. •: ' •' -i" 'v"'yv-yL,'' •K'.X®; I: 4: >•:. ... r' • • i: •; Port New York jPhiladelphjy Baltimore , Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; San Franciscp .^mington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac ^ 1st. Louis l^ney Pointy, .,5^ Totals Port New YbrkI Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac f-|St. Louis . ^Piney Point Totals HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 i:'® (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 Pk>vy; Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD (0 |;:rW, 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson .Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 tiiiii (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK •.'lliil-l I;' 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 I (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA y 2604 S. 4 St. y Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 . / j /y-: Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE T.' 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. ? Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4.581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 ... V. h 0 . 0 y .0, 2 0 0 1 1- 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ilifl. I:. : O..I: • 1X 0 5 . ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 ' -y 0 1 3 r . .. 0. 0 0 3 0 0 •J'"'- • ® 0 . , 0 Q 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 ,. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? 11 a Ol .9; 0 0 0 3 I 0 0 0 0 0 9 5 Totals All Departments 43 18 25 45 18 18 179 82 71 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. • '1; • r _%r, : ; ' • " >-"y .IC-'t - I �•teSW': • ^• -v.'. • soFARots m 20 fv. T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 25 members of the union this month, From this group, 17 sailed in the deep sea division, seven in the in­ land section and one from the Great Lakes. A total of four of the pensioners were bom outside the continental United States. From the deep sea di­ vision, Arthur Campbell was bom in Nicaragua, Arthur Finnell in Mexico and Olwen King in the British West Indies. Great Lakes member Abdulwali Elgahmi was born in Yemen. Recertified Steward William T. Sharp is the oldest member of the retirees' group. He was bom in Me­ ridian, Miss. 70 years ago. Brief biographical sketches of all these Seafarers and the others to re­ tire follow. V.'vC!' M. «••> , •il: DEEP SEA ARTHUR C. CAMPBELL, 65, joined the Seafarers in No­ vember 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Bluefields, Nica­ ragua, the deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Campbell calls New Orleans home. ARTHUR FINNELL, 69, joined the SIU in July 1953 in the port of New York. The Mexi­ can native served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1947. Brother Finnell sailed in the deck department before retiring to Houston. iS iW;vf:-::^-: - »i-;^ '• .;f -' > ; ; if t w .'. •« •" e- • • '••fm JAMES M. FULLER, 65, joined the union in March 1948 in the port of New York. A native of Springfield, Mass., he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. The deck department veteran upgraded to quartermaster in 1976 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Fuller also shipped briefly in the inland di­ vision with Dixie Carriers. He calls Graton, Calif, home. SAM S. COINS, 65, joined the Sea­ farers in Septem­ ber 1968 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Cleve­ land, Tenn. and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Goins shipped in the deck department. He has retired to Houston. CLARENCE E. HEMBY, 64, joined the SIU in March 1948 in the port of New York. The Ala­ bama native served in the Army from 1941 to 1946. As a mem­ ber of the black gang. Brother Hemby upgraded to QMED in 1972 at the Lundeberg School. He resides in Melboume, Fla. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a breif biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. WILLIAM HUNTER, 64, joined tlje union in September 1955 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A native of Tusca­ loosa, Ala., he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Hunter shipped on Alcoa vessels early in his deck department career. He lives in Mobile. CHARLES W. JORDAN, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in Febmary 1944 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department and sailed toward the end of his ca­ reer from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Jordan still calls his na­ tive Savannah, Ga. home. OLWEN M. KING, 65, joined the SIU in July 1964. He was bom in the British West In­ dies. The deck department vet­ eran shipped on Alcoa and Isthmian vessels early in his career. Brother King has retired to St. Vincent, West Indies. JULIUS LUKACS, 62, joined the union in April 1946 in the port of New York. The New Jersey native had his engine depart­ ment career inter­ rupted by a stint in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Lukacs lives in Yokohama, Japan. CARL L. OLSEN, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in April 1951 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he served in the Army from 1944 to 1948. Brother Olsen shipped in the deck department before retir­ ing to Seattle. WILLIE PAT­ TERSON, 66, graduated in Sep­ tember 1962 from the Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in New Orleans. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Early in his galley gang career, he sailed on Waterman and Delta vessels. Brother Patterson resides in New Or­ leans. JAMES F. PRAYTOR, 65, joined the SIU in October 1947 in his native Jack­ sonville, Fla. He was a member of the steward depart­ ment. Brother Praytor has retired to New Orleans. LEO L. SELESKIE, 69, joined the union in March 1945 in the port of Boston. He was bom in Scranton, Pa. and shipped in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Seleskie calls Spo­ kane, Wash. home. WILLIAM T. SHARP, 70, joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1956. The native of Meridian, Miss, sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Sharp upgraded to recertified steward in, 1988 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Tacoma. Wash. JOHN A. SIMMONS, 62, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in October 1954 in the port of Portland, Ore. Bom in Texas, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He up­ graded his steward department rat­ ing several times at the Lundeberg School, including cook and baker in 1984. Brother Simmons has retired to Seaview, Va. RICHARD L. TREXLER, 65, joined the SIU in July 1951 in the port of Balti­ more. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Trexler upgraded his deck department rating to able seaman in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He still lives in his native Cumberland, Md. INLAND LUTHER RAY ELLIS, 53, joined the union in June 1972 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1957. Boatman Ellis worked as a captain aboard Sa­ bine Towing tugs. He resides in his native Orange, Texas. JAMES T. HALL, 62, joined the Seafarers in January 1968 in the port of Philadelphia. The steward depart­ ment veteran served in the Army from 1951 to 1963. Boatman Hall sailed on Interstate Oil vessels be­ fore retiring to Grimstead, Va. REEVES J. HUVAL, 62, joined the SIU in August 1964 in the port of St. Louis. He worked in the en­ gine department. Boatman Huval still calls his native Breaux Bridge, La. home. WILLIAM E. MORGAN, 62, joined the union in March 1979 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in North Carolina, he worked in the steward department. Boatman Mor­ gan has retired to Jacksonville. JOSE E. SOLIS, 63, joined the Seafarers in May 1957 in the port of Houston. The Donna, Texas na­ tive served in the Army from 1944 to 1947. He worked in the deck de­ partment on G&H Towinig vessels. Boatman Solis lives in Texas City, Texas. HERBERT SWARTZ, 62, joined the SIU in Febmary 1973 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in New Jersey, he served in the Marines from 1942 to 1947. The deck department vet­ eran sailed on Interstate Oil boats and upgraded in 1979 at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Swartz resides in Upper Darby, Pa. HORACE A. WILTSHIRE, 62, joined the union in May 1946 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia na­ tive had his deck department career intermpted by the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Boatman Wiltshire calls Norfolk home. GREAT LAKES ABDULWALI ELIGAHMI, 47, joined the Seafar­ ers in November 1965 in the port of Detroit. The galley gang mem­ ber was bom in Yemen. Brother Eligahmi has retired to Dearbom, Mich. LLOIDE. McGREW,62, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Detroit. The Kentucky native sailed in the deck department. He resides in Leitchfield, Ky. LOOKING FOR MEMORABILIA D o you have any old union re­ cords, photos or other memo­ rabilia "filed" away in your attic? The Union's Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum at the Lundeberg School is looking for contributions to its archives. Materials may be sent to the Sea­ farers LOG (where they will be cataloged and then sent to the mu­ seum). The address is: Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ' ii. �im JULY 1990 21 I the Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digest Of unkmShipboard minutes 1 as possible. On occasion, iiecause of space limitations, some wHI be omitted. 'I Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department Those Isstm requiring attention or resolution are ^n^ed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. A' •- .'• LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), March 11 —Chairman F. C. Adams, Secretary A. Johnson. Chairman noted everything running smoothly. He urged members to give to SPAD and upgrade at Finey Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew announced receipt of Sea­ farers LOG. Members said officers will not stay put of crew recreation and mess rooms. They also reported need for new VCR and television. Steward department thanked for job well done. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), March 4 — Chairman David Martz, Secretary H. M. Davis, Educational Director B. Smith, Deck Delegate Howard Venezia, Steward Delegate Jack A. Rankin. Chairman announced ship would lay up for three weeks in Pusan, South Korea. He said crew would receive draw March 6. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Crew urged pool be set up for movie fund. Next ports: Pusan, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and O^land, Calif. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacific Gulf Marine), April 11 — Chairman Vern Huelett, Secretary W. J. Cromwell. Chairman announced new dryer on­ board. Treasurer reported $105 in ship's fund and $75 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. BROOKS RANGE (lOM), April 1 — Chairman M. G. Gutierrez, Secretary J. Pitetta, Educational Director Robert Hamil. Chairman announced vessel would pay off On arrival in Los Angeles. He said ship's next voyage would be to Panama, then it would return to Portland, Ore. for about two months to be short­ ened. Secretary urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review increase in dental plan. LIBERTY BELLE(Liberty Maritime), April 29 —Chairman Lother Beck, Sec­ retary N. Duhe, Educational Director D. Swanner. Chairman reported mail ser­ vice to vessel is poor. He noted allot­ ment checks went out after much delay. He said stroke stretcher is missing belts and blankets. He reminded members to clean rooms when leaving and support SPAD. Secretary urged members to read Seafarers LOG. Educational director re­ quested better safety movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. March issue of Seafarers LOG received. Crew asked air conditioning be repaired. OMI MISSOURI (OMl Corp.), April 8 — Chairman Car! Francum, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Engine Delegate Ronald Gor­ don. Chairman reported everything going well. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for making food much better. OMI MISSOURI (OMl Corp.), April 29 — Chairman Carl Francum, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Educational Director Ronald Gordon. Chairman reported voyage going very well but new mattresses are needed onboard. Secretary thanked crew for good trip so far. Treasurer reported $285 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good job. Sea-Land Navigator Bosun Christian Christensen catches up on the latest news in the Seafarers LOG after a payoff in Long Beach, Calif. LONG LINES(Transoceanic Cable), May 27 — Chairman Joseph J. Olson, Secre­ tary Thomas Navarre, Educational Di­ rector R. Glaze, Engine Delegate Richard Tankersley. Chairman and sec­ retary announced everything going well. Treasurer reported $417.14 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew wanted to know why OT withheld for one week at payoffs. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), May 20 — Chairman V. Veach, Secretary F. Rob­ ertson, Educational Director David Veldkamp, Deck Delegate Richard Lindsey, Steward Delegate George Tay­ lor. Secretary reminded crew to work safely and be careful coming and going NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 20 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R. G. Connolly, Educational Director Mike Overgaard, Deck Dele­ gate Charles Mann, Engine Delegate Terry Prescott, Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Arana. Chairman talked with crew Nurdjaja. Chairman announced every­ one from captain on down is happy with crew. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested second dryer. All departments thawed for jobs well done. ..V-. .• r.'^^ : "',<r . . . . •• . USNS CAPELLA (IMC), April 21 — Chairman D. Martz, Secretary H. Davis, Educational Director R. Smith. Chairman reviewed IMC contract with crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), April 29 — Chairman S. A. Dixon, Sec­ retary M. McDermott, Educational Di­ rector R. Torgesen. Chairman thanked crew for good voyage. He said previous problems have been settled somewhat. He urged members to stay abreast on union matters through the Seafarers LOG and to donate to SPAD. Education­ al director reminded members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked for keeping vessel clean and making sure plastics do not go over the side. Next port: Bremerhaven, West Germany. ULTRAMAR (Aimerican Marine Trans­ port), April 8 — Chairman William Kratsos, Secretary C. Johnson, Educa­ tional Director W. C. Weekley, Deck Delegate Reginald Watkins, Engine Delegate Wilbur McGee, Steward Dele­ gate Howard Williams. Chairman noted vessel was sailing for Egypt after spend­ ing week at mouth of Mississippi River. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department look into making Martin Luther King day a union holiday. Steward department thanked for fine work. Deck department thanked for painting crew recreation and mess halls. Crew asked ship's minutes form be changed to reflect both brothers and sisters who have departed. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), May 27 — Chairman A. J. Austin, Secret^ Rafael Maldonado, Educational Direc- . tor David Able. Chairman announced ship would pay off in Elizabeth, N.J. He said all was running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT. Vote of thanks given to deck and engine departments for keeping pantry and crew messroom clean. \ •• ,. H . V. • •S'T"', • ;, • RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), April 13 — Chairman C. B. Hall, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director Paul Thomas. Chairman said everything was running smoothly. Secretary thanked crew for being nice bunch of guys as he was leaving for vacation. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. AMBASSADOR (prowley Maritime), May 27 — Chairman David Newman, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director E. Harris, Engine Delegate Nathaniel Lamb. Chairman read letters received pertaining to union business. Educa­ tional director noted everything was in fair shape. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Bosun Gets Latest News GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), May 13 — Chairman David Mason, Secretary T. J. Smith, Secretary A. Cuevas, Deck Delegate Joseph J. McGill. Engine Delegate Donald V. Cox, Steward Delegate Joe L. Clark. Chair­ man announced payoff May 15 in Bos­ ton. He told crew drug testing would begin in June. Treasurer reported $92 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in pension benefits. Steward department thanked for job well done. Crew reminded not to put trash in laundry room. Crew reminded to give to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Next ports: Boston, Mass:, Eliza­ beth, N.J. and Portsmouth, Va. J • f.. ' .\-l •. • 'i"'' • r. •;, Ready to Begin Serving steward Baker J^n Alamar (left) and Chief Cook Jimmy Williams have the set up to serve lunch to the hungry crew aboard the Sea-Land Navigator while it was docked recently in Long Beach, Calif. ashore. Educational director told crew to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer re­ ported $1,0(X) in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received copies of Seafarers LOG. Crew wanted to know why flyout date on pay vouch­ ers had been deleted. Crew asked to keep noise down in weight room after hours. Next port: Osaka, Japan. LNG GEMINI (ETC), May 30 — Chair­ man A. L. "Pete" Water, Secretary Mi­ chael Meany, Deck Delegate Kenneth Lusk, Steward Delegate Jill Prescott. Chairman praised deck crew as best in long time. He noted ordinary seamen were very well motivated. He thanked steward department for job well done. Secretary said he was pleased with gal­ ley staff. He gave special thanks to chief cook for his professionalism. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked why it could not keep plastics aboard ship and dump all other garbage overboard instead of burn­ ing it. Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. LNG TAURUS (ETC), May 26 — Chair­ man John Japper, Secretary J. Gib­ bons, Educational Director C. W. Dahlhaus. Chairman announced first aid kit would be placed on basketball court. He asked members to refrain from smok­ ing during meal hours. He urged crew to work safely aboard vessel. Secretary said he had telex from ETC safety director that handsoap aboard causes dermatitis. Educational director urged members to stay informed by reading Seafarers LCKJ. Treasurer announced ship's fund at $450. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Osaka, Japan. LNG VIRGO (ETC), May 27 — Chairman Robbynson H. Suy, Secretary Robert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate Don McKinney. Engine Delegate Jerry L. John­ son, Steward Delegate Udjang about new drug testing and alcohol regu­ lations. He advised members to be care­ ful. Deck delegate reported beef while engine delegate noted beefs and disputed ' OT. Nothing reported by steward dele­ gate. Crew thanked chief cook Robert Arana and GSU Eddie Gonzales. Bosun John Neff thanked for extra good job painting elevators. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into allowing permanent men to register in home ports rather than where ship docks. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OMI COLUMBIA (OMl Corp.), May 28 — Chairman W. E. Lough, Secretary R. A. Castillo. Chairman reported payoff would be held May 31. He noted beef with captain pertaining to movie locker with captain saying he will close it and take the matter up with the union. Chair­ man said most movies were made by per­ manent pumpman. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $194 in ship's fund. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. OMIDYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), May 21 — Chairman Thomas Walker, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Direc­ tor Paul E. Johnson, Deck Delegate Gary L. Dates, Engine Delegate George F. Darney, Steward Delegate Joseph C. Bush. Chairman said repair list was being created and engineers al­ ready working on air conditioning. Secre­ tary urged members to stay up to date with Seafarers LOG. He said it was best source of information in union and thanked staff who put it together. He also noted missing child feature is new­ est item to be a hit in paper. Educational director urged members to take advan­ tage of Piney Point. Treasurer reported ship's fund at $326. Deck delegate re­ ported several minor beefs. No beefs or «... Continued on page 22 v.-,'v... �ili-ttii!l»UiJiBP.' ^'-'P® •-<? ?' SCAFARiRSlOG 22 _{..,; :.-.M. Ships Digests Continued from page 21 W00§ y# £}!•. « A' ' .-V;"-'./.',i?'; ",' ' -.r i\" Mc-ll ;•,. ^'j;£:- v- !J ,v-• =V';V's k M-"-: disputed OT from engine or steward del­ egates. A hearty vote of thanks given to galley gang. Crew discussed ideas for new contract. Next ports: El Segundo, Long Beach and San Francisco, Calif. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Over­ seas), May 20 — Chairman Eugene Bev­ erly, Secretary Carl Woodward, Educational Director Thomas A. Koubek, Engine Delegate Gary R. Danos, Steward Delegate Robert Brown. Chairman announced ship to lay up in Tampa, Fla. shipyard; members • would be paid off at that time. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew urged to read President's Report in Seafarers LOG. Two crewmembers lost money during voyage. Crew said television and VCR need to be repaired while in port. Next port: Tampa. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ seas), May 18 — Chairman John Zepeda, Secretary Fernando Urias, Ed­ ucational Director E. Figueroa, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Chairman an­ nounced payoff May 22 in Nederland, Texas. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew congratulated AB Lorenzo Zepeda on his return from Finey Point where he took the recertified bosun train­ ing. Crew asked company to supply transportation to pay phone in Pilot Town, La. so families can be called. Crew also asked company to supply checks at payoff in Pilot Town as there is no place to get money orders. Next port: Nederland. OVERSEAS CHICAGO(Maritime Over­ seas), May 19 — Chairman G. Hernandez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Ed­ ucational Director Mark Sawin, Engine Delegate E. Whisenbant, Steward Dele­ gate L. Martinez. Chairman announced vessel payoff on May 21. He asked those getting off to strip bunks and clean rooms. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to look into reducing seatime to 15 years for pension and increasing limit to $1,500 monthly. Crew asked patrolman to investigate captain and-chief mate in­ specting rooms without crew representa­ tive present. Crew also wanted patrolman to investigate letter stating OT mandatory for deck department. Steward department thanked for job well done. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE(Maritime Over­ seas), May 20 — Chairman William Jef­ ferson, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Sr., Educational Delegate Gerald A. Yore. Chairman reported vessel had annual in­ spection while in Norfolk, Va. He said vessel was going to New Orleans, with payoff expected May 30, to load grain for Alexandria, Egypt. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review making death bene­ fits the same for those who have retired in good standing as those who still sail. Crew urged to make sure tools meet American standards in order to prevent accidents and injuries. Crew told to be­ ware of barber who comes aboard ship in Alexandria. Next port: New Orleans. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER iS&i-Land Ser­ vice), May 20 — Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary R. Griswold, Educa­ tional Director M. Serbs, Deck Delegate Mike Halkias, Engine Delegate Clay­ ton Everett, Steward Delegate Armando Frissora. Chairman an­ nounced stereo system for crew's lounge will arrive this trip or next. He said all is running smoothly. Secretary reported $160 in ship's fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Deck and engine delegates re­ ported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked contracts department to review in­ crease in pensions and institute COLA clause in new contract. Crew asked for clarification on missing man's wages in three-man steward department. TV will be repaired in port. Deck and engine de­ partments thanked for cleaning op after themselves. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 13 — Chairman C. L. Hickenbotam, Secretary J. Rivera, Edu­ cational Director Michael Derringe. Secretary reminded members to increase their knowledge through the Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in monthly pension al­ lotments and decrease in vacation filing time from 120 to 90 days. Next ports: Charleston, S.C., Port Everglades, Fla., Houston and Jacksonville, Fla. S^-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 21 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary Janice Patterson, Educational Director David S. Dukehart, Deck Delegate George Mazzola, Engine Delegate Bernard Hutching, Steward Delegate Antjuan WebbBirch. Chairman announced new furni­ ture would be arriving soon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to explore increase of one AB and one messman per ship. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 25 — Chairman W. Feil, Sec­ retary Clare Crane, Deck Delegate John C. Noble. Treasurer reported $295 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to make Seattle a constitutional port. Crew asked company to provide let­ ter for unemployment when time is up per contract. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), May 12 — Chairman L. E. Watson, Secretary S. A. Goodman, Edu­ cational Director Archie Bell, Steward Delegate Michael Linus. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review allowing per­ manent members to keep jobs if they are forced to leave vessel because of illness or injury. Crew also requested investiga­ tion of unemployment pay practices of various states. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 19 — Chairman A. R. Mc Cree. Secretary P. P. Lopez, Educational Director M. E. Sabin, Deck Delegate R. E. McGonagle, Steward Delegate R. Davis. Chairman reminded all members to be onboard one hour before sailing or face being logged and fired. Treasurer announced $97 in ship's fund for barbe­ cues. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for good food and fine work. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 27 — Chairman Salvatore Sbriglio, Secretary John J. Alamar, Ed­ ucational Director Ralph W. Willard, Steward Delegate James Harper. Chair­ man noted personality problem between steward and chief engineer would be taken up with patrolman upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. No other beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked com­ pany to replace case for movies, curtains in rooms and recreation room and repair or replace television. Crew also asked •that booklet be provided on each members's duty in unlicensed depart­ ments. Next ports: Oakland, Calif- and Honolulu. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), May 27 — Chairman William L, Till­ man, Secretary J. S. Smith, Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate G. T. Johnson, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate D. Garrison. Chairman noted everything was running smoothly. He reminded crew to turn off television when leaving crew lounge and VCR needed repair. Secretary reported $21.20 in ship's fund after spending $226.20 on barbecue. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for the barbecue,.calling it one of best ever held on ship. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), May 27 — Chairman A. C. Harrington, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Director C. Torgersen, Deck Delegate Donald M. Hood. Chairman stated he was glad to be back after vacation. He re­ minded crew to stay alert to union hap­ penings through patrolmen and union literature as new contract approaches. He thanked crew for smooth voyage and urged the members to meet their SIU fi­ nancial obligations. Secretary asked members to fill out crew list in full prior to arrival in New Jersey. He thanked crew for cooperation regarding plastics disposal. Educational director asked crew to take time to watch safety videos. He noted new Seafarers LOGS and other information would come aboard at pay­ off. No beefs or disputed QT reported. Crew continued to express concern about stack gas problem on deck. Next port: Portsmouth, Va. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 27 — Chairman Dennis Brown, Secretary C. Gibson, Educa­ tional Director R. Risbeck. Chairman an­ nounced payoff will take place June 3 upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Educa­ tional director urged members to up­ grade at Piney Point. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs and disputed OT. Steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Steward department asked contracts department why its mem­ bers are denied one hour per week for room sanitary that is given to other de­ partments. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Tacoma. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), May 13 — Chairman Carl Lineberry, Secretary Charles Corrent, Educational Director F. Quebedeaux, Deck Delegate Robert Christensen, Engine Delegate James A. Tims, Steward Delegate A. J. Severe. Chairman thanked steward de­ partment for job well done. He noted it was smooth trip and asked members to donate to Seafarers LOG. He reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He said it appeared that International Ship Management may be taking over Waterman, but he had not heard any- Union Chores Handled During Texas Payoff Patrolman Steve Ruiz (center) from the port of Houston receives union dues from Sea-Land Atlantic crewmembers Able Seaman E.I. Bronstein (left) and Steward Assistant L. Cifuentes when the vessel docked recently in LaPorte, Texas. thing for certain. Secretary thanked Chief Cook John Reid for his specials and sauces. He thanked steward assis­ tants for job well done. He asked those needing new mattresses to notify him. Educational director noted all safety equipment was working thanks to crew's concern. Treasurer announced $260 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked 4-to-8 watch for keeping pantry and messhalls clean. Next port: Newport News, Va. THOMPSOM PASS (IOM), May 20 — Chairman Patrick E. Baker, Secretary G. F. Thomas, Educational Director J. F. Walker. Chairman said all union com­ munications had been posted for mem­ bers to read. He offered vote of thanks td steward department for fine job. Educa­ tional director reminded crew to upgrade at Piney Point. All delegates reported beef with captain riot orderirig standbys while vessel was in port. Crew asked that television and VCR be cleaned and tuned. Next ports: El Segundo and Long Beach, Califi ULTRAMAR (American Maritime Trans­ port), May 13 — Chairman Reginald Watkins, Secretary C. N. Johnson, Edu­ cational Director W. C. Weekly. Chair­ man announced payoff May 19 in Beaumont, Texas where it will load be­ fore sailing back to Egypt. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to keep noise down while people are sleep­ ing. Crew sought chalk board for crew's messhall and new VCR as old one keeps breaking. Steward department thanked for a job well done. Next port: Beaumont. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), May 24 — Chairman D. Martz, Educational Direc-. tor R. Smith. Chairman announced pay­ off set for Jacksonville, Fla. where vessel will ^ laying up. He reminded ev­ eryone to clean rooms and turn in keys. Engine delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew took up collection and flowers were sent in memory of AB T. Bennett who died aboard ship while it was sailing from Pusan, South Korea to Tacoma, Wash. AMBASSADOR (Crowley Maritime), June 9 — Chairman Dave Newman, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director E. Harris, Deck Delegate A. Quinatana. Engine Delegate Nathaniel Lamb, Steward Delegate Harry Clements. Chairman said all was running well aboard vessel. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. GUS W. DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), June 7 — Chairmari Thomas P. Banks, Secretary R. E. Hicks, Educational Di­ rector David Dalls, Deck Delegate Ar­ thur Saeli, Engine Delegate Arthur Baredian, Steward Delegate E, L. Hatchl. Chairman posted notice about drug testing for members leaving ship hurt or unfit for duty because of negli­ gence. He urged members to read the Seafarers LOG and upgrade at the Lundeberg School to get ahead. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts dfepartment to review de­ crease in seatime needed to retire. Crew reported ship would be out of food in few days. Ice machine and microwave oven need to be repaired or replaced. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. N^t port: Beaufort, N.C. LAWRENCEH. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), June 3 — Chairman Pete Hulseborch, Secretary Richard W. Paulson, Educational Director D. Farmer, Deck Delegate Jim Hagberg, Engine Delegate Ernest Lacunza, Stew­ ard Delegate Vincent Ortez. Chairman discussed purripman's duties on tankers but clarification from union still was needed. He announced parts for freezer had been received. He noted payoff would take place June 15. Educational di­ rector urged members to take advantage of opportunites to upgrade at Piney Continued on pe^e 23 , v • •' '• > �-jr*" • -'•'* JULYim dps Digegtgia# Continued from page 22 Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to re­ view lowering of time needed for pen­ sion. Crew asked company for garbage can for plastics. Galley gang thanked for good meals, baked goods and good job all around. Next port: Panama Canal. LIBERTY SUM (Liberty Maritime), June 10 — Chairman H. Dermody, Secretary F. L. Washington, Engine Delegate Wai­ ter Fey, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman announced payoff in New Orleans on June 13. Secretary reminded crew to place plastics in "plastics only" cans, not in regular garbage. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review possibility of higher base wages. Crew was told cap­ tain refused to pay transportation for members who travelled from union hall to Reserve, La. without receipts. Crew thanked steward department for fine work. Next port: New Orleans. LWG 4/?/£S (ETC), June 3 — Chairman Luther Myrek, Secretary Dana Para­ dise, Educational Director Alan Han­ son, Deck Delegate Francis H.Smith, Engine Delegate Dominick Orsini, Steward Delegate L. E. TefPt. Chairman said all going well since vessel left yard. Secretary asked crew's cooperation in separating bottles from cans in trash. Ed­ ucational director reminded crew to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $170 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported; Letters from union about transportation home after quitting and emergency leave were read and discussed. Crew asked to have or­ ders ready as vessel will pass Singapore on next voyage. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. OMI CHAMPION (OM\ Corp.), June 10 — Chairman C. A. Bankston, Secretary Pedro Seilan, Educational Director Pat­ rick Coppola. Chairman announced new contract, itinerary and repairs will be handled. He offered a vote of thanks to steward department. Secretary report­ ed smooth sailing with great bunch of brothers and sisters. He noted better mail service and Seafarers LOG received monthly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment not to give away any more benefits during negotiations. Next port: Belgium. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI Corp.), June 3 — Chairman Sy Yaras, Secretaiy David W. Der, Educational Director Pete Vasquez. Deck Delegate Jack Brovrn, Stew­ ard Delegate Willie Grant. Chairman reported ship would pay off and lay up for a short time in New Orleans. Deck delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Vote of thanks given to all departments for job being done. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), June 8 — Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary Eva Myers. Educational Direc­ tor Alphonso Bombita, Deck Delegate Jeffrey Saxon, Engine Delegate Emil Gomez, Steward Delegate David Smith. Chairman asked members not to wear tank tops during meals. He announced new VCR purchased. Secretary said ship would be fumigated to get rid of roach problem. Educational director reminded crew of importance to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed concern about getting reliefs on time. Crew thanked steward for iihproving menus and all her baking. Crew reminded to keep noise down in passageways. Next port: Diego Garcia. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), June 10 — Chairman Ken­ neth McGregor, Secretary Joseph Ben­ nett. Chairman said ship is rutming without charter and he is not sure where next voyage will go. Secretary reported all is going smoothly aboard vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for union representative to meet vessel more often than at payoffs. Crew urged contract negotiating committee to get good contract with no crew cutbacks. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maiitime Overseas), June 3 — Chairman G. M. Westphal, Secretary B. E. Fletcher, Ed­ ucational Director H. S. Butler, Deck Delegate Lee Hollier, Engine Delegate Joseph King, Steward Delegate Jason Collins. Chairman noted payoff June 4 in New Orleans. He said eveiything on­ board was running smoothly. Secretary reported range, garbage disposal and cab­ inet doors need repair. He said chief engi­ neer is interfering with work of steward department. Beefs reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: New Orleans. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), June 3 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary J. Kundant, Educational Director E. Frederickson, Deck Delegate Paul Carolan. Engine Delegate Jay Ellis, Stew­ ard Delegate Pedro Sepulveda. Chairman announced company soon will begin retiling fo'c'sles. He said all was running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in daily maintenance and cure. Next ports: San Juan and Jack- sonville, Fla. S£4-LAND4MCH0ff4G£ (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 13 — Chairman John B. Lundborg, Secretary James Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate C. Crespo, Engine Delegate J. P. Lambert, Steward Delegate A, D. Gething. Chairman reminded crew to check with patrolman at payoff. Educational di­ rector told crew safety and training tapes available in officers' lounge. Treasurer announced movie fund at $50. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to investigate in­ crease in monthly pension payments. En­ gine Delegate J. P. Lambert asked crew to make donation to United Negro Col­ lege Fund. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment, especially Chief Cook Aubrey Gething, for job well done, fine chow and varied menus. All hands thanked for keeping recreation and laundry rooms clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 3 — Chairman John Roundtree, Secretary G. E. Sinkes, Edu­ cational Director Eric Bain, Steward IDelegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman re­ ported nothing new happening onboard. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next ports: Boston and Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 9 — Chairman C. Loveland, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Di­ rector L. Brown, Deck Delegate Dave Atkinson, Steward Delegate M. Gramer. Chairman reminded those leaving vessel when it docks in Tacoma, Wash, on June 10 to turn in room keys. He said he had heard nothing about contract ne­ gotiations. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for keeping ship's house clean. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew reported volume control on stereo needed repair. Crew thanked stew- ard department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 12 — Chairman Claude J. Dockery, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Ed­ ucational Director Mathias SoWerer, E>eck Delegate Alfred Lang, Engine IDelegate Arthur Longuet, Steward IDel­ egate D. S. Castillo. Secretary thanked unlicensed departments for keeping crew lounge and messhall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for more communication between ship and union other than Seafarers LOG. Crew noted exercise bike and shower head need repair. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. • , |i.; SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 10 — Chairman Jim Daw­ son, Secretary Richard Worobey. Chair­ man urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), June 15 — Chairman Tony Palino, Sec­ retary Norman Johnson, Eduational Di­ rector Sammie Hardin. Chairman noted good crew aboard. He urged all mem­ bers to take advantage of Piney Point. He reported electrician was denied den­ tal care in Guam. Educational director re­ minded members to check Seafarers LOG for new classes at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to study addition of one member to steward department. Crew sought new television for crew's lounge and mattresses for those who need them. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitu­ tion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific pro­ vision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitu­ tion requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accounts every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makesexamination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dis­ senting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SILT Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watery District are administered in accordant with the provisions of various trust'Tund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's ship­ ping rights and seniority are protected ex­ clusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, retum receipt requested. TTie proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU con­ tracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contract rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEA­ FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any ^icle serving the political purposes^of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing arti­ cles deemed harmful to the' Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 19^ meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board \yhich consists of the Execu­ tive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibil­ ity. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should £uiy 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 re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to m^e a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should imme­ diately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this con­ stitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, tri^s, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation of furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for se^en and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and con­ tributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, finan­ cial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If acontribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involunt^. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. : •(: " 'I 1 . • /i. • 4.-' . - • ' • •> •1 r' J- 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 infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. . I'; �•;=f :r '••'•r^,,'!fj«.«vr*a.v,»:l.-f,. '•"-,Ji'--r,. SSAFARERS LOG 24 V- • 'l,. • {rt:. Steward Assistant Thomas A. Route (left) gets his next assignment from Chief Steward Morris Martin. i Chief Cook Eddy Usmany is working The galley is spotless, thanks to on a sauce for the evening meal. Messman Nicholas Gained. SA Thomas Route's customized jacket shows everyone he is a merchant mariner. OMU Kevin O'Donnell does his part to help keep the en­ gine room humming. Pride Is Evident Aboard The USNS DeSteiguer Getting ready to take in a night on the town are OMU Stephen Rougeau, AB Norman Hancock and Bosun Larry Manry. Bosun Larry Manry (left) catches up on some union business with SiU Port Employee Raleigh Minix. Thomas Route is very proud to be a merchant mariner. ITte gradu­ ate of Lundeberg School class 417 wants the world to know it. Route, a steward assistant aboard the USNS DeSteiguer, wears his own custom-designed jacket complete with a flag patch of every nation he has visited. Em­ broidered on the back are the words "U.S. Merchant Marine 1987-1988 World Tour." "I get excited visiting new places," Route told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG while the DeS­ teiguer was docked in San Diego recently. "Being a Seafarer is a great way to see the world and places I never thought I'd see." Chief Steward Morris Martin said Route's pride carries over in his work. "He's an eager worker and willing to learn," the 21-year veteran said. The galley is not the only place on the Mar Ship Company vessel where pride and determination could be found. It was evident in the deck and engine departments as well. Bosun Larry Manry, who joined the SIU in 1962, said his crew has worked hard to get the DeSteiguer ready for sea after a layup. Throughout the ship was the smell of fresh paint. The engine room was practically spotless. "This is a great bunch of guys to work with," Manry said. "We look forward to going out and doing our job." The DeSteiguer is a survey ves­ sel for the Navy. The SIU provides the unlicensed personnel for the ship. Ljinileberg School Graduates Four Classes Mr • r'' "j"'" £ ' Trainee Lifeboat Class 454: The graduates of trainee lifeboat class 454 are, from the left (back row) Michael D. Miller, William Sam Bussell, Kirk Emile Jenkins, Carl R. Turner, Frank Marchione, Scott Sims, Steve Tapper, Robert Carroll Adams Jr., Stacey Twiford, Stephanie R. Barnett and Jim Moore (instructor). From the left (front row) are DeWitt Long, Peter Luhn, Timothy Williams, Noah Jones IV, Chris Caporaso, Matthew DeNesco and Erik Bradshaw. .•. Upgraders Lifeboat: Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lun- de^rg School are (left to right, kneeling) Stephanie Torres, Susan Poland and Christina Short. Standing are Bobby Clinton (instructor), Michael D- Johnson, Jeff Hebert, Todd Washington, Mike Moore, Mike Novak and Ron Raykowski (instructor). " Trainee Lifeboat Class 455: The graduates of trainee lifelxiat class 455 are, from the left (back row) Bob Clinton III (instructor), Jim Sannino, Matthew Dunn, Barry Hamm, Greg Barry, Jon Damphier, Abraham Nonwood Jr., Robb Renyaglia, Neil R. Penaflor Sr., Antonio Dougherty, Kelvin Johnson, William Reintzell, Robert Kelley, William Reiley ill and Paul Envin. From the left (front row) are Demetrius Williams, Daniel Koonce Jr., Willie Carter, John Morrison, Alice Mines, Wesley Phillips, Andelair Settles, Janet K. Lyson and Dean M. Adamson. Diesel Engine Class: Graduating members of this class receive both classroom instruction and practical hands-on training. They are, from the left (front row) Daniel Ficca, Eugene Thompson, Rosario Rolon, Gary Bernard and Les Cope, in the second row are Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Andy DiTullio, James Zang, Robert Scott, Art Wadsworth, Darnell Mason and Kevin Mali. Wv' �-'.S-:- '-':-'A : '-ft •r'r'v.?.(^-:^, ",••• •li?^'^'''*'''^''liiih- Wrw JULY 1990 ;Sf vj'-.!'v^-r— f^''jo-'-;',r-;^a •f'-^'^ir.-', i jvl . Final DEEP SEA TERRY P. AUGUSTIN Terry P. Augustin, 84, passed away May 15 at his home in Fremont, Calif. The Philippine native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in August 1946. Brother Augustin shipped in the steward department primari­ ly aboard Maston vessels be­ fore retiring in October 1969, prior to the MCS merger with the SIU. He was buried May 21 in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. His wife, Leonora, survives him. MARGARETBARNES Margaret Barnes, 74, died March 27. She joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957. Sister Bames sailed in the galley gang mainly aboard MatSon vessels. She retired in August 1974, prior to the MCS merger with the SIU. STANDMORE BELL Standmore Bell, 65, passed away July 1. Bom in South Car­ olina, he joined the Seafarers in November 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Bell sailed in the steward de­ partment before he started drawing his pension in Decem­ ber 1987. ANTHONY BENNETT Anthony Bennett, 39, died in May onboard the 6SNS Capella. He was bom in Ports­ mouth, Va. Brother Bennett up­ graded his deck departTnent rating to able seaman in 1988 at the Lundeberg School. He was an active member at the time of his death. WILLIAM CHANDLER William Chandler, 83, died June 18. The steward depart­ ment veteran was a charter member of the Seafarers, having come onboard in November 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Chandler retired in January 1972. His wife, Lois, survives him^ JAMES DEMETRIOS James Demetrios, 62, passed away January 24. The deck de­ partment veteran was bom in New York City. He joined the SIU in August 1964 in the port of New York. Brother Demetrios began drawing his pension in March 1988. He is survived by his wife. Carmen. LARGIOFIGUEROA Largio Figueroa, 59, died May 4. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in March 1976, prior to the union's merger with the SIU. Brother Figueroa was an active member of the galley gang when he died. HOMER FRAZIER Homer Frazier, 71, passed away April 10. He was bom in Worth County, Ga. and joined the Seafarers in August 1966 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Frazier upgraded his engine rating to QMED in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. He started drawing his pension in December 1983. PAUL LATTIK JOSEPH BROOKE Joseph Brooke, 72, died June 21. He joined the SIU in May 1942 in his na­ tive Philadelphia. Brother Brooke shipped in the engine department. He began collect­ ing his pension in November 1977. He is survived by his wife, Mary. FRED CARTER Fred Car­ ter, 61, passed away May 13. He served in the Ma­ rines from 1946 to 1948. Brother Carter joined the union in October 1965 in his native Mobile, Ala. He upgraded his engine depart­ ment ratings in 1974 and 1981 at the Lundeberg School. An active member at the time of his death. Brother Carter is sur­ vived by his wife, Lucile. Paul Lattik, 70, died June 23. The Baltimore native joined the union in November 19^0 in the port of New York. The black gang member upgraded his ratings in 1975 and 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Lattik, who retired in July 1986, is survived by his wife, Eunice. DUANE LAUDE Duane Laude, 60, passed away May 9. After serving in the Navy from 1947 to 1951, the Buffalo, N.Y. native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in October 1972, prior to its merger with the SIU. Brother Laude started collecting his pension in February 1985. JOSEPH LONG Jospeh Long, 83, died May 24. He was bom inOcran, Va. After joining the union in October 1951 in the port of Baltimore, he began his steward department career on Waterman vessels. Brother Long began drawing his pen­ sion in March 1975. worked in the black gang be­ fore he started drawing his pen­ sion in January 1982. AUGUSTINE RODRIGUEZ James V. McClantoc, 68, passed away June 6. The Mag­ nolia Springs, Ala. native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Mc Clantoc sailed in the deck de­ partment aboard Falcon Carriers and Cities Services vessels. He retired to Foley, Ala. in October 1978. His wife, Virgie, survives him. Philip Salino, 89, died June 11. The Philippines native joined the SIU in October 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Salino sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in January 1967 and is survived by his wife, Marie. GEORGE MAY CLOFUS SULLIVAN George May, 52, died June 14. Bom in Can­ ada, he graduated in Novem­ ber 1959 from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York. The deck depart­ ment veteran's daughter, Sharon, was a recipient of a Seafarers' scholarship in 1986. Brother May was an active member at the time of his death. Clofus Sullivan, 38, passed away March 23. Bom in San Saba, Texas, he graduated in January 1969 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New Orleans. His black gang career was intermpted by ser­ vice in the Army from 1971 to 1972. Brother Sullivan up­ graded to QMED in 1974 from the Lundeberg School. He sailed from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. at the time of his death. Donald Murray, 63, passed away June 25. A native of Pen­ nsylvania, he joined the SIU in June 1968 in the port of Detroit. Brother Murray worked in the engine depart- : ment before retiring in June 1987. JAMES OEHLENSLAGER James Oehlenslager, 64, died June 25. The New York City native joined the union in July 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was a member of the engine department. Brother Oehlenslager started collecting his pension in June 1987. FREDERICK A. PEHLER Frederick A. Pehler, 63, passed away June 1. He was bom in Washington, Iowa. Brother Pehler joined the Seafarers in May 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He became a recer­ tified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Pehler was an active member at the time of his death. NORBERT PRUSZKA Norbert Pmszka, 68, died April 2. A native of Milwau­ kee, he joined the SIU in August 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Pmszka V • 'I ' .* \ BRUCE WEBB JAMES V. McCLANTOC DONALD MURRAY October 1985. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn. Augustine Rodriguez, 81, passed away May 30. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Sea­ farers in April 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Rodriguez shipped in the deck department. He started collect­ ing his pension in June 1971. PHILIP SALINO FOO HSING TUNG Foo Hsing Tung, 82, died No­ vember 29, 1989. The na­ tive of China joined the union in March 1957 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Tung sailed in the deck department prior to his retirement in March 1972. WILLARD VERZONE Willard Verzone, 38, passed away April 2. • He was bom in i4obile, Ala. He graduated in. May 1968 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New Orleans before serving in the Army from 1970 to 1971. Brother Verzone upgraded his engine department rating in 1973 and became a QMED in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He was an active member when he died. His wife, Nancy, survives him. Bmce Webb, 79, died May 3. The Geor­ gia native joined the SIU in August 1951 iri Tampa, Fla. Brother Webb sailed in the gal­ ley gang. He began collecting his pension in March 1971. INLAND WILLIAM H. BOWMAN William H. Bowman, 81, died May 14. Bom in Portland, Maine, he joined the union in Galveston, Texas in May 1951. Boatman Bowman began in the deep sea division but switched to inland early in his engine de­ partment career. He retired in February 1974. • V: ] GEORGE T. DAVIS George T. Davis, 86, passed away April 17. He was bom in Houma, La. and joined the Sea­ farers in May 1961 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Davis worked as a tugboat cap­ tain before retiring in Novem­ ber 1972. DAVID T.WILLIAMS David T. Williams, 75, died ' May 8. A native of North Car­ olina, he joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Wil­ liams worked in the deck de­ partment for Curtis Bay Towing before retiring in Janu­ ary 1975. He is survived by his wife, Sarah. GREAT LAKES FREDERICK J. GRANT Frederick J. Grant, 79, died May 9. He was bom in St.lgnace. idich. Brother Grant joined the Seafarers in April 1961 in the port of Detroit. He started col­ lecting his pension in April 1973. DARRELL WELLS Darrell Wells, 84, died June 30. The Illinois native joined the SIU in July 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Wells began drawing his pension in August 1970. RAILROAD MARINE JOSEPH WARFIELD ORRIAN S. McKAIN Joseph Warfield, 65, died May 18. The steward department veteran was bom in Louisiana. He joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1945 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Warfield started drawing his pension in Orrian S. McKain, 71, passed away June 30. Bom in Jersey City, N.J., he joined the SIU in December 1959 in the port of New York. Brother McKain worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad before retiring in August 1970. iS^ . ,• m AO' : �al rM': 26 \ Vii •' » -'ft- -'•I:-. SSAfARCRS LOG :#• H%:; Sea Story by Peter Salvo, SIU Retiree . '^•: After 13 years at sea and more than 25 ships going from 1942 to 1955,1 would not have traded my life as an SIU seaman for all the rice in china. There was adven­ ture, excitement and humor that Hollywood and T.V. have yet to explore. Here is one of those events: It was the summer of 1943 and we were leaving Santos, Brazil while aboard the Liberty Ship SS Joseph Wheeler with another Lib­ erty Ship and no escort. A few miles out to sea, a German sub was waiting for us, the other ship was hit, but we escaped back to port. •• .1 •• sii .V . $:• } ii.'- ,:r ^ I:; if it:. w• I •'Id . %• :i; •>. •m '; ' was American missionaries. Some of our men were brutally beaten up by shoreside thugs. But we accomplished our mission, taking them to Hong Kong. My last voyage was on the SS Steel King in 1955. We were shelled at the Saigon, Indochina dock for 10 days. We even lost a cup of coffee I was holding. More con­ fusing, however, were the dancing girls of Saigon who said, "We like Americans." And above all, how can I forget the voyage to Iran aboard the ghost ship, SS Aedanus Burke, that I wrote about earlier. Then we were recognized on January 19, 1988 and many of us became World War II veterans. My only beef is that I did not receive the Good Conduct Medal. I wonder why? (The Seafarers LOG welcomes the sea stories told by union members and retirees. To publish such a piece in the Seafarers LOG, send the story to the Editor, Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746.) Deploying a boom quickly and safely into the water is one of the many techniques covered in the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment course. Space Still Arailable In Oil Spill Courses There still is time to register for one of the four remaining oil spill prevention and containment •ir 11- 'iif: •fO''. •fiif'; '4-:- S: IBv |)v- feiii.'- fl'f: •^KO. fij ' •f 'r I Ivi •o Word spread fast that an Amer­ ican ship was sunk. The natives of Santos, seeing us return, thought we were the survivors and they gave us a large party. We had a ball, eating their food, drinking their liquor and entertaining their daughters! But the next day the real sur­ vivors came ashore and we had a lot of explaining to do to the na­ tives of Santos as we were running toward our ship. On the next voyage, the SS Joseph, Wheeler was one of 15 Allied ships sunk at Bari, Italy. There was a heavy loss of life when a German plane dropped tin foil over the harbor, knocking out the radar system and allowing their bombers a field day. We referred to this event as the "Pearl Harbor of Europe." 'Til this day, our losses have never been told. Then, while aboard the Liberty Ship SS Josiah Bartlett, we made the invasion of Saint Raphel, France. Our ship was loaded with ammunition and drums of high octane gasoline were on our deck. Every ship in our group was firing overhead at a German plane. A battleship in front of us was firing broadside with 16 inch guns. With all this excitement my at­ tention was distracted by a crewmember singing out loud in the galley. He was known as "Charlie of Brooklyn." Those of us aboard this ship will remember that after four trips to South Afiica, the natives were calling me "Jungle Pete" from Capetown to Durban. I left my leopard skin diaper behind and joined the Victory Ship SS Queens Victory because they needed some wild men! We were bound for Shanghai, China in December 1948 to pick up special caiigo, which Use your head wear a hard hat "Use your head!" reminds people to stay alert and pay attention to what Is happening around them. This is particularly true at sea. Crewmembers never know when a vessel may pitch or roll. Something could become dislodged and strike a Seafarer on the head. That's why hard hats are required In most places on vessels. Hard hats could deflect a can, line, tool or anything else that may cause serious harm to you. Such an Injury means not only down time for you but also extra work for your shipmates as they have to pick up your slack. Remember to wear hard hats when required, because a hardhat Is stronger and smarter than a hard head. AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP Lets Aeep It Vat wail courses available at the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. The one-week session gives stu­ dents both classroom and handson experience in preventing, har­ nessing and cleaning an oil spill. The Lundeberg School was the first union training facility to offer such a' course which met an in­ dustry request foUowing the March 1989 Exxon Valdez accident in Alaska. The classroom instruction in­ cludes learning about different types of oils and how they react when mixed with water. Students leam about the many pollution prevention regulations from other countries. They also analyze the various ways to prevent a spill through piping systems, tank hoses and other means. Finally, the stu­ dents practice containing a mock spill in the waters around the Lun­ deberg School. Each student individually pre­ pares a detailed proposal on how to fight an oil spill. The course is mandatory for any SIU member upgrading to able bodied seaman and fireman, oiler and watertender. For more infor­ mation, contact any union hall agent or the admissions office of the Lundeberg School at (301) 9940010. The oil prevention and contain­ ment course was instituted last fall after the Lundeberg School re­ ceived approval for the course from the appropriate U.S. govern­ ment agencies. OLD MORS IBIERDIE THWJifirGETftLmLEDinGliy �ittj . '-V''-"V'' - > •; :• • .-L-:" V .• r '•" •' '* ^T;'':--^^-^^^'*^>:u;''V-'':v?':-^ft.K-:f;Vi^!-v,^ JUIY 1990,.' > '" •," ^,,; Mi'" !sr ..'" im ummiHG OHHtSf SCHEDUU I^AieifiHcatiAii Pn§ittms An i^end to And to Fnnioto Hio Am$rian MeriAmo hdv^ August-Decetriber 19W The following is the current course schedule for June-December 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 Lurtdeberg School. "M /ife-.r:. ChecMn , Coiniplellbn; Date Date September 17 October 26 November 12 December 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prrOr aj; ^ to the Sealift (jperatiorts and Maintenance course. a Lifeboatman August 6 August 17 .•<ast%s:i ,• aaa Ship Handling ' . \ ' *YiL'ae a'V. Radar Observer IJiillmltii f-- September 14 October 12 November 9 ; December 7;E January 4 E September 7 October 19 : December 14/ August 24 ; Octobers November 3d November 16 November 23 1990 ' ; - ;J, September 10 September 14 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparatton Course August 13 October 8 August 31 October 16 StewnrO U^nkilng Cenn^ Lundeberg School Self Study Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook^ Chief Steward office for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sf ali^^ iarization class at the end of their regular course. '» September 7 j Octobers November 2 December 14 September 3 October 1 October 29 December 10 , Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Take advantage of the opportunity to increase your knowledge through the Lundeberg School's self study courses. The materials are prepared in a straight-forward, easy-to-understand manner. Please send the materials checked below: MATH Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry (Plane) (Spherical) October 15 through December 7 • • • • • • • • SOCIAL STUDIES Geography U.S. History Economics • • ENGUSH: Writing Skills Grammar Books • Writing Business Letters • STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills • How To Improve Your Memorylll How To Use Textbooks • Study Habits • Test Anxiety • Test Taking Tactics • Stress Management • Notetaking Know-How • COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS ftS!) m SfflSS C«Hege Pngma Sikedole foi 1W FULL 8-week Sessions August 6 through September 28 II •X- A- Developmental Studies i } :ll: • Name. Address. ( ) Social Security #. Telephone Cut out this coupon and mall to: Adult Education Department; Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; Piney Point, Maryland 20674 -—'-.'-it UPGRUHNG JUVlianOH Name- Date of Birth- Mo./Day/Year (Middle) (First) (L.ast) Address- (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) . Telephone" (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. • No Home PorL I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: If yes, which program: From— Last grade of school completecL O Yes • No to — (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No If yes, course(s) Taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date Available for training Primary Language Spoken DATE. SIGNATURE. Departnient- Seniority • Yes • ' Book #. Social Security #_ U.S. Citizen: With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. DATE OF DATE RATING DISCHARGE SHIPPED VESSEL HELD —— DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE G FOWT G QMED—Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation n Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel O Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility G Cook and Baker G Chief Cook G Chief Steward G Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts Degree G Certificate Programs No tnusportalMMi wffl be paid ualesf you prcseal origbul rectipb aad locccsrfiiny complete the connr. . —— RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 7/90 ...J-^ Mkmgm UnioHon Schednle The Adult Education courses listed are six weeks in length^ Completion Check-In Course Date Date December 8 October 29 High School Equivalency (GED) December 7 October 29 Adult Basic Education (ABE) October 19 September 10 English as a Second Language (ESL) December 7 October 29 Third Mate Limited License Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Oil Spill Preventioa & Containment (1 Week) ' Check-In Completion Date Date Course September 17 December 7 QMED-Any Rating December 7 October 29 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course.^ Pumproom Maintenance & Operations August 20 September 28 October 29 December 7 Marine Electrical Maintenance October 1 November 23 Diesel Engine Technology October 1 October 26 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations August 20 September 28 Hydraulics October 1 October 26 I All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. •• . • September 3 October 1 October 29 November 26 December 24 August 27 October 8 December 3 August 20 October 1 November 26 August 6 September 17 Completion Date November 5 Engine Ifpgndi^ Cannes Dedk Upgfatliag Coutses Course Able-Seaman Check-in Date September 24 Course Bosun Recertificatidn ' . -AV^r .H- �'V. "• "•• " •• ''' T:P:'--> ;. - V: ; .v'j , -•- - ' SEAEUOJRS it, L,:*. July 1990 Volume 52, Number 7 'K<<- 'i'Ta<. Teamwork Wins Top Safety Award ^ For American Steamship Seafarers -'t> .,' :4^ AB Jeff Johnson, right, accepts the first place Ship Safety Achievement Award on behalf of American Steamship Co. •'. 4r' 4r p.. ^,i i, Ki ; 1. ; . •. ,^> :.• k •• Uii-. •-' . 0 1 ft :M If t 3?'. •A ,'• >V. .tr-' H. Lee White crewmembers, who were a key ingredient in the ship's record of 700,000 consecu­ tive accident-free hours, were on hand to receive recognition from the maritime industry at an annual awards ceremony. The self-unloader, operated by American Steamship Company (ASC), was presented the Marine Section of the National Safety Council's first place safety award for having no crewmember lose a full turn at watch in a two-year period. Attending the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon, cosponsored by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS) and the Marine Section of the National Safety Council (NSC), were three representatives of the H. Lee White's unlicensed crew and three licensed officers. While most companies had only shoreside officials and masters in attendance, American Steamship's contingent included crewmembers. SIU men in attendence were Conveyorman Lou Landreville, Second Cook Gus Kuhl and AB Jeff Johnson. The ship's officers, who are members of District 2 Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, were represented by Captain Pete Jimerson, Chief Engineer Duke Buelteman and First Assistant Jim Bertrand. Second Cook Gus Kuhl com­ mended the company for bringing crewmembers to the awards lun­ cheon. "It is very nice for us to be here," he said referring to the six H. Lee White crewmembers. "I've never heard of a company sending crewmembers to this before." ASC's vice president of em­ ployee relations, David Shultz, who also was in attendance at the luncheon, said it made sense to have both crewmembers and com­ pany representatives on hand for the awards ceremony. "Safety is a team effort," he said. "The com­ pany has to lay the groundwork and prepare, and the crewmembers have to carry it all out." Jeff Johnson, an AB on the White who has spent 13 years with the SIU on the Lakes, noted "the credit for our safety record goes to the entire crew." (See box for names of H. Lee White crewmem­ bers.) When asked how the vessel remained accident-free, Johnson said, "It's just part of our job to work safely." "We also have safety meeting every month," said Conveyorman Lou Landreville, a 33-year veteran of Lakes shipping. When asked what the key is to a safe ship, Landreville said a crewmember should "get all the training possi­ ble, work carefully, make sure you know what you are doing before you begin and clean up all oil spills." Kuhl, who has been sailing on ASC vessels since 1977, added, "In the galley, we're careful and we clean up everything right away. We don't leave anything for later," Kuhl explained. "But most impor­ tant is the teamwork of the crew. We all work together," he said. Courses at the union's Lundeberg School have played a role in raising the safety consciousness of crewmembers aboard the White. Kuhl attended the school's cook and baker program in 1985 and took firefighting while there. Johnson took the AB course at Piney Point, including lifeboat training. Attending the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon are (back row, left to right) Chief Engineer Ken Buelteman, ASC Vice President of Employee Relations David Shultz, ASC Director of Health and Safety Tom Anderson, Conveyorman Lucien Landreville; (front row, left to right) Captain Pete Jimerson, First Assistant Jim Bertrand, Second Cook Gus Kuhl and AB Jeff Johnson. I^ofior Roil of White Crewmemliers The following seamen make up the regular crew of the H. Le# White. The vessel was awarded first pla(» among the Ship Safety Achievement Awards issued by the Marine Sectioh of the Nation^ Safety Council and the American Insitute forMerchant Shipping. Gordon Jimerson, Captain Frank IMogush, First Mate Steve Draper, Second Mate Louis Shultz, Third Mate Doug WInfiekf, Third Mate David Bartlett, Stewaid Richard Perry, Bosun Lewis DIehl, Wheelsman Jerry Nowak, Wheelsman Russell Brown, Wheelsman Duane Witt, Watchman Carl Lints, Watchman Jeffrey Johnson, Watchman Hussein Said, Deckhand David Akerstrom, Deckhand Ken Buelteman, Chief Engineer Leonard Arrowoood, Chief Engineer Darryl Bertrand Jr., First Assistant Engineer NeiiWondeiohek, First Assistant Engineer Robert Kasbohm, Second Assistant Engineer Rick Barthuli, Second Assistant Engineer Scott Stoeger, Third Assistant Engineer ; Lucien Landreville, Conveyorman Saif Shajira, Gateman Robert Brooks, QMED Carl Huffman, QMED Francis Lawrence, QMED Donald Dandrea, Wiper Augustin Kuhl, Second Cook Abdol Mohssen, Porter Other SiU-Crewed Vessels Cited By AIMS and NSC For Good Safety Records Receiving Jones F. Devlin Awards for operating without an accident for two years or more: American Steamship Company Chevron Shipping Company Dixie Carriers inc. Maritrans Operating Partners L.P. •• - ^ ^ Receiving Citations of Merit for outstanding feats of heroism or rescues; | i Energy Transporatlon Corporation—LNG Gemini for p|ia Novemtier 20, 1989 response to an SOS from a ' ' sinking vessel. Despite severe weather conditions, the LNG Gemini crew carried out a search fof five missing crewmembers of a Panamanian-flag vessel. Maritime Overseas Corporation—The crew of the Overseas Vivian on April 20,1989 rescued 109 Viet­ namese refugees on a small craft adrift iri the South China Sea. Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has forwarded to the Seafarers LOG information on the abduction of 9year-old Jeremy James Grice. For the past year, the Seafarers LOG has published photos of young people who the National Center reports as missing. The or­ ganization attempts to assist the families of missing children by en­ couraging organizations to dis­ tribute photos of the young people. Jeremy James Grice was ab­ ducted by an unknown individual on November 22, 1985 near his home in North Augusta, S.C. when Jeremy James Grice he was five years old, four feet tall and weighed 40 pounds. That morning, around 8:15, a neighbor saw Jeremy standing by a mailbox, wearing no shoes. Jeremy's mother became aware of her son's disap­ pearance around 10:00 the same morning. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the blonde, hazeleyed young man should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800)8435678 or the Aiken County Sheriff's Department at (803)648-9581 or (803)649-5563. In addition, any local FBI office can be called about the case. � 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 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI 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 July 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MSC PACIFIC FLEET SETTING UP TO COMPLY WITH PAY AWARD 18 T-AGOS SHIPS WILL BE CREWED BY SIU BATTLE OVER FARM BILL CONTINUES IN CONGRESS VICTORY-MIDDLEBY EMPLOYEES CHOOSE SIU'S INDUSTRIAL UNION MEGA BORG SPOTLIGHTS 'SECOND REGISTERES' SIU PACIFIC DIVISION REACHES AGREEMENT WITH MATSON, APL OIL SPILL BILL CONFEREES NEAR FINAL AGREEMENT WWII MERCHANT MARINERS SOUGHT FOR STUDY RECERTIFIED STEWARDS GRADUATE FROM THE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SIU GOV'T DIVISION TANKER IS HOME AFTER 15 YEARS KEEP EYES PEELED FOR FAKE FLAG SURPRISE CATCH BY SIU FISHERMEN YIELDS 260-POUND HALIBUT LOUISIANA WWII MARINERS SOON TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL 'U.S. VETERAN' CAR LICENSE PLATES SEAFARERS TAKE TO THE HILL RETIREES RESTORE MANITOU TO FORMER GLORY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OFFERS 'FLASHING LIGHT' SELF-STUDY CURRICULUM FOR ALL UPGRADERS FALCON PRINCESS CREW PRAISED FOR TEAMWORK SIU MEMBERS NOW CAN USE HOME PORTS TO REGISTER FOR JOBS ON LAID-UP VESSELS OR FOR PERMANENT POSITIONS SIU CREWS BOARD FINAL 2 MSC TANKERS GALLEY GANG KEEPS CREW GOING ABOARD THE PAUL H. TOWNSEND MEMBERS VOTE ON CONTRACT AROUND THE PORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF SIU PENSIONERS ARE OF INTEREST TO STEWARD SCOTT SIU-CREWED ORGULF TUG RIDES HIGH ON MISSISSIPPI'S WATER UNION MEMBERS ON LNG CAPRICORN UP FOR VALIANT SHIP AWARD PRIDE IS EVIDENT ABOARD THE USNS DESTEIGUER SPACE STILL AVAILABLE IN OIL SPILL COURSES TEAMWORK WINS TOP SAFETY AWARD FOR AMERICAN STEAMSHIP SEAFARERS 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 7/1/1990 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. 52, No. 7 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log