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April 1991
Volume 53, Number 4
Union Siates
Benefits Taiks
In Aii Ports
The Big Pressure is Off
With the threat of SCUD missiles having passed, SIU crewmembers aboard
the Ready Reserve Force vessel Cape Cod relax in a nniqne way. AB Jim
Higgins provides music with a set of bagpipes while OS Chris Hi^ins (left)
and Bosun Ervin Bronstein listen. Pi^e 7.
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As the United Nations continues to negotiate a cease-fire in the Persian
Gulf war, SlU-crewed vessels like the USNS Regulus, pictured above loading
a tank in Saudi Arabia, have begun the process of bringing troops and
materiel to the United States. Page 3.
Season Begins on the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Towing tugboat Ohio, crewed by members of the SIU's
Great Lakes division, tows two refurbished tugboats from Cleveland to
their a»ssignmpiu station of Detroit as hulkers, self-loaders and other vessels
begin working on the Lakes. Page 9.
The United States Con
gress passed and Pres
ident Bush signed the
comprehensive Oil PdiJution Act of 1990 into
law last August.
fact that the federal leg
islation does not have
pre-emptive powers and
have either passed or
are considering state oil
spill laws.
The federal legislation
is a far-reaching collec
tion of measures de
signed to prevent and
contain marine oil spills.
States that have en
acted legislation are in
the process of promul
gating regulations to put
in force the new laws.
The Oil Pollution Act of
199Q, although exten
sive, leaves the door
open for states to enact
their own oil spill laws.
In many cases, the laws
or regulations instituted
by the states on this
matter are punitive in
nature and run counter
to the federal statute.
Scores of states have
taken advantage of the
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Militaiy Leaders Advise Congress
Of Nation's Seaiift Reguirements
President's Report
The Runaways Are at It Bigger Than Ever
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As we continue to examine the role of the runaway ship registries, we
find more and more reason to feel that this is an area of activity that de
mands serious attention. The selling of national flags to be flown on ves
sels seeking to escape decent wages, conditions and strict safety
standards is going to be increasingly more difficult to justify in light of
today's realities.
This sham of "flags of convenience" registries has
been the subject of much controversy and hot debate
over the years since the end of World War II, and our
union, as an affiliate of the International Transport
Workers Federation, has participated in many actions
aimed at exposing the device for what it is.
Because the proponents of runaway registries repre
sent
enormous political and financial power, the battle
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has been difficult, but it has never been abandoned. But
Sacco
now that big changes are taking place throughout the
world, a new look at the situation is in order, with a view to renewed ef
forts in combating the rank abuses that the runaway flags encourage.
No Democracy Here
In a nutshell, the chief attraction of the so-called flags of convenience
is the opportunity for shipping companies to escape the wages and condi
tions, safety standards, taxes and other standards prevalent in the tradi
tional maritime nations, which, incidentally, overwhelmingly function as
democracies. Flying the flags of Liberia, Panama, the Bahamas, and the
Marshall Islands, the runaway operators are free to exploit Third-World
seamen who are without any voice in protecting themselves against pay
roll cheating, decreased safety, blackballing and other throwbacks to the
last century.
As we look at conditions throughout the world today, with oiir own
country's and the United Nation's emphasis on human rights, the dignity
of the individual and talk of a "new world order" based on peace and sta
bility, we cannot help but question how, for example, the use of the regis
tries of Liberia, Panama and the Bahamas—where human rights abuses,
rampant denial of liberty and wholesale drug trading abound—square
with America's concern for the dignity of the individual.
How does any responsible shipowner justify contributing to the cof
fers of those who direct and control these political rackets? In Liberia,
where getting your head knocked off is one of the least perils you face
for trying to have your say, 12 to 15 percent of the national budget comes
from contributions of runaway ship and corporate registries.
The hard fact is that the registration fees paid out to these countries by
the runaway ship operator are used to strengthen the grip of the anti-dem
ocratic, anti-social forces in control. The United States, by ignoring this
state of affairs, is seen as talking out of both sides of its mouth and it is
time for the problem to be put on the front burner.
Runaway registries may be good for shipowners who are concerned
only with bigger profits, but on the other side of the ledger there is the tre
mendous cost in terms of exploitation and abuse of working men and
women, and loss of national self-respect.
Because the issue of runaway registries and flags of convenience can
get out of hand, it has to be given new priority on the seamen's agenda.
Deserves National Attention
It also must be given attention by policy-makers in the administration
and Congress. There could be no better time for taking stock of the run
away practices of American companies, especially in light of the collapse
of tyranny in Eastern and Central Europe and the recent halting of aggres
sion in the Middle East. In view of the manner in which Americans are
standing up for right and justice, it seems particularly out of order for
Americans to use runaway devices that exploit Third-World people.
This nation cannot afford to have two sets of standards—on one hand
promoting the "new world order" of decency, peace and prosperity while
on the other hand continuing to duck the responsibilities of a civilized,
democratic country by exploiting working people from developing coun
tries while propping up illegitimate regimes.
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SCAfARlRS LOG
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far, so fast." Among the totals car
ried to the Persian Gulf theater
were more than 3.0 million tons of
dry cargo and 4.2 million tons of
fuel supplies as of the beginning of
February.
Both military men have told the
legislators that more U.S.-flag
ships are needed to carry materiel
to a front. With more ships being
sought, more crewmembers are
needed.
Donovan and Johnson discussed
the need for keeping RRF vessels
ready for call-out at any time. They
noted if more ships are going to be
purchased by the Maritime Ad
ministration and placed in the
RRF fleet, then more dollars will
have to be spent to maintain those
and the vessels already being
used.
'We need—and quicklyRO/RO and breakbulk ships to
meet early surge requirements,"
Donovan told a congressional
hearing. He later noted to the Jour
nal of Commerce, "I would like to
see a combination of ready reserve
and operating U.S. merchant ma
rine vessels, with another 20 to 15
RO/RO ships that I would have
access to." He said the MSC had
chartered all such U.S.-flag vessels
it could and still had to charter oth
ers from allied nations.
A need for more trained mer
chant mariners, better upkeep of
Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ves
sels and more roll on/roll off ves
sels are among the items being
requested by military officials at
congressional hearings looking
into the Persian Gulf war. Both the
House of Representatives and the
Senate have begun to review Oper
ation Desert Shield/Operation Des
ert Storm, analyzing the military's
seaiift capability.
From Admiral Francis Dono
van, head of the Military Seaiift
Command, and General Hansford
T. Johnson, head of theU.S. Trans
portation Command, the word the'
legislators are hearing is positive
about the men and women onboard
American-flag vessels. "U.S. mer
chant mariners have always re
sponded to their country's call,"
Donovan said in a prepared state
ment submitted to the House
Armed Services Committee's
panel on seapower. "Their re
sponse to Operation Desert Storm
has been no exception."
The admiral pointed out that al
most "94 percent of the total cargo
moved to support our forces" came
via strategic seaiift. General John
son added in later testimony to the
Senate Armed Services Committee
that "never before in history has
any nation transported so much, so
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Former Virginia Congressman
Named to Head Seaway Corporation
Former Virginia Congressman Stan Pariis has been sworn in as the
administrator of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. Parris, 61,
became the sixth director of the bi-national regulatory organization designed
to promote commerce along the seaway.
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lineers Predict
Short Missouri Sailing Season
The Army Corps of Engineers is predicting a shorter than usual sailing
season along the Missouri River because reservoirs along the waterway are
three feet lower than this time last year. The season began April 8 and Is
scheduled to end November 1, but a Corps spokesman said the final date
will be examined July 1 and a new, earlier date could be determined.
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Three Deep Sea Companies to Experiment
With New Refrigerated Containers
Three SlU-contracted companies—^American President Lines (APL)
Ltd., Sea-Land Service Inc. and Maersk Line—^are reporting success in
using a new type of container which allows the shipment of very perishable
items. Sea-Land has approximately 75 of the new containers in use, while
Maersk is using about 50 and APL has 25.
April 1991
The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published
monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic,
Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201
Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301)
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Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of
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ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746.
At the MID Meeting
Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica
Smith; Associate Mitors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall;
Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Direc
tor, Bill Brewer.
Taking part in the MTD executive couricll meeting last month were, from left,
Richara Mantia, president. Greater St. Louis Area and Vicinity f'ort Council,
Jarnes E. Hatfield, president of the Glass Workers and John J. Banovic, Mine
Workers secretary-treasurer. These individuals were incorrectly identified in the
March issue of the Seafarers LOG.
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SlU Benefits Conferences Set to Begin May 13
Schedule of Conferences
On Seafarers Benefits
The benefits educational seminars will be held
in all union halls on the dates listed below.
Further information on the schedule of work
shops will be published in upcoming issues
of the Seafarers LOG and will be available at
each union hall. All Seafarers, retired mem
bers and family members are invited to attend.
Houston
May 13, Monday
Mobile
May 15, Wednesday
Jurte 4, Tuesday
New York
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St. Louis
June 6, Thursday
.iJune
14, Friday
Philadelphia
July 10, Wednesday
Sah Frarkasco
July 18^ tliuisday
YVilmlngton
July 22, Monday
Seattle
July 25, Thursday
Baltimore
August 8, Thursday
New Orleans
Sefkember 10, Tuesday
Honolulu
September 13, FrkJ^
Jacksonville
October 10, Thursday
San Juan
November 7, Thursday
Algonac
December 6, Friday
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U.S. Shi^ Starts
Supply Line Home
As the United Nations Security Council moves
closer towards approving a resolution that will
officially end the war in the Persian Gulf, Amer
ican ships and American seamen continue to
deliver the goods—^but this time the materiel is
^bout to be brought home.
The amount of equipment shipped to the
Middle East has been staggering. Under the
auspices of the Military Sealift Command, the
U.S. Department of Defense agency responsible
for coordinating the waterborne carriage of
supplies for the American armed forces, as of
April 2, more than 3 million short tons of. dry
cargo had gone by ship to support Operation
Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
180 Ships Involved
The MSC reports that some 180 ships are
assisting in the sealift effort. This complement
of vessels includes 56 from the Ready Reserve
Force, 8 fast sealift ships, 14 prepositioning
vessels, 5 long-term chartered commercial ves
sels—all of which operate under the U.S. flag
and many of which have Seafarers as its crewmembers.
Additionally, the MSC has 77 chartered ships
assisting in the effort to move supplies, of which
15 are U.S.-flag vessels. Twenty tankers, 16 of
them American-flag ships, are providing petro
leum and petroleum products to the military's
Persian Gulf operation.
MSC reports that a number of vessels have
begun to bring materiel back to the United
States from the gulf region, but to date none
has arrived at either east or west coast ports.
Aim Is to Assure Members, Retirees and Families
Full Entitlements of Health, Pension, Vacation Plans
What are the union's benefits, how do they work and how can a
Seafarer, pensioner and their family members receive everything to which
they are entitled are among the subjects
be carefully outlined, with detailed information
that will be addressed at conferences to
provided on the level of services available.
be held in every port in the
upcoming months, SIU President Michael Sacco
announced at the March membership meeting
held at Piney Point.
The purpose of the seminars is to provide the
SIU membership and their families with an
opportunity to fully review the benefits available
through the union and its various plans. The
sessions are open to all Seafarers, SIU pen
sioners and family members.
Leading the conferences will be officials and
staff members from the Seafarers health plan,
pension plan and vacation plan. The sessions
coincide with the union's monthly membership
meetings to give as many Seafarers as possible
an opportunity to participate.
All Invited to Join Talks
In announcing the SIU benefits educational
conferences at the March membership meeting
at Piney Point, Sacco said, "These sessions are
designed to be helpful to any Seafarer and
pensioner and everyone in their families. I
encourage every Seafarer and his or her family
to come to 'these conferences."
During the conference. Seafarers will have
an opportunity to ask questions, make sugges
tions and gather data regarding the benefits
provided by the health, pension and vacation
trusts.
Nick Marrone, administrator of the plans,
advised the March membership meeting at Piney
Point that the conferences would address the
most frequently asked questions regarding the
trusts' benefits and procedures. "In addition,
the workshop-like atmosphere of the seminars
will give us a good opportunity to hear the
suggestions of the members and exchange ideas
on the kinds of materials and information we
should be providing."
The benefits of the Seafarers health plan will
Among the items that will be reviewed are
hospitalization, surgical procedures, major
medical coverage, out-patient service, doctor's
visits, maternity benefits, prescription drugs,
dental and optical care, alcohol and substance
abuse rehabilitation.
Information on the SIU's scholarship program
will be available. This program offers scholar
ship opportunities to Seafarers and their de
pendents.
Detailed Discussions
Workshop leaders also will go over the pro
tections afforded Seafarers in the case of death,
dismemberment or disability. Eligibility require
ments and the mechanisms for extending the
qualifying factors will be discussed.
Benefits provided by the Seafarers Vacation
Plan will be presented as will procedures for
correctly filing claims.
Eligibility, application procedures and figur
ing the rate of the vacation pay will be among
the items discussed at the conferences.
Planning for retirement, qualifying factors for
the various types of pension benefits and the
different kinds of pensions will be among the
issues examined during the conference's ses
sions on the SIU pension plan. Health coverage
for retired Seafarers and the relationship be
tween that benefit and the medicare premiums
will be studied as well.
Workshop leaders will go over the various
forms used by Seafarers and their families and
retirees. Additionally, all kinds of informational
material will be handed out at the conferences,
said Marrone.
The plans administrator also suggested that
those individuals who wish to participate con
tact the union halls directly for a more detailed
schedule of the sessions that will be held at the
conference in their port.
Defense Dep't Announces War Bonus for Seamen
The first news concerning a war bonuis for
American seamen serving aboard vessels in the
Arabian Gulf during the outbreak of hostilities
earlier this year was announced as the LOG went
to press.
SIU Vice President Collective Bargaining
Angus "Red" Campbell, in a report prepared for
the April membership meeting at Piney Point,
advised Seafarers of the government's actions
regarding implementation of a war bonus. "As of
Thursday, April 4, 1991, the Military Sealift
Command (MSC) was preparing a directive to
establish a war zone bonus of 100 percent on
ships that operated west of 53 degrees east lon
gitude in the Arabian Gulf," Campbell reported.
The SIU vice president also noted that MSC
was evaluating a harbor attack bonus and a vessel
attack bonus. He said the bonuses, once insti
tuted, would be effective on and after January 17
and would extend until an official cease-fire
agreement is reached between the United Nations
and Iraq. (The UN Security Council in its Reso
lution 686 outlined conditions for a definitive end
of hostilities.)
The membership will be kept fully informed
of all developments on this matter, reported
Campbell. "As soon as we receive definite in
structions from MSC and MarAd, they will be
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forwarded to all ports and printed in the LOG,'
he advised.
Based on Historic Practice
The first word of a war bonus for merchant
seamen serving during Operation Desert Storm
came in the form of a communication from Don
ald J. Atwood, deputy secretary of defense, to the
secretary of the Navy. Deputy Secretary Atwood
said, "Pursuant to title 5, United States Code,
section 5348,1 determine that it is in the public
interest to authorize the payment of 'war zone'
bonuses and harbor and vessel attack bonuses to
merchant mariners."
Atwood continued, "Such payment is commen
surate with current and historic practices in the
maritime industry during periods of hostility,"
A war bonus recently was announced by the Depart
ment of Defense for merchant mariners serving In the
Arabian Gulf west of 53 degrees east longitude on or
after January 17, until an official cease-fire Is instituted.
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U.S.-Flag Ship interests Seek Alaska Oil Deveiopmejit
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The maritime community is sup^
porting the development of the
Alaska National Wildlife Refuge
(ANWR) as a means to advance
energy independence for the United
States. As a national energy policy
is being debated within the halls
of the U.S. Capitol, a critical com
ponent of the bill is whether to
allow exploration of oil in ANWR.
With the Prudhoe Bay fields
yielding less oil each year, Con
gress is deciding whether to tap
the reservoir, estimated as one of
the largest in U.S. history, be
neath the tundra in the northeast
comer of the state to help reduce
the flow of imported oil.
The U.S.-flag shipping com
munity is working with allied leg
islators to seek continued export
restrictions of any Alaska oil. Such
provisions will allocate all Alaska
oil for domestic use.
Various Proposals
The Senate Energy and Natural
Resources Committee has two
proposals before it: a plan offered
by President George Bush in Febmary and one put together by the
chairman of the committee, Ben
nett Johnston of Louisiana. The
two bills as well as another bill
introduced by Walter Jones (DN.C.), the chairman of the House
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Committee, all feature opening
ANWR for oil exploration.
A major difference in the bills
offered by Bush and Johnston conceri^ the exportation of the Alas
kan oil to other countries. The
administration does not seek to
restrict exportation, while John
ston asks for the same restrictions
as found in the Export Adminis
tration Act for Alaska North Slope
crude oil from Pmdhoe Bay. The
Jones bill does not include export
restrictions, but an amendment
adding the constraints to the pack
age is expected once committee
consideration begins.
Development of the refuge has
been a major battle for years be
tween oil producers and environ
mentalists. Reports have stated
the fight to include ANWR in a
comprehensive energy policy could
be as long and drawn out as the
budget battle that caused a partial
government shutdown last fall.
However, efforts to include the
exploration began as soon as the
102nd Congress convened in Jan
uary and have been gaining sup
port since.
Support Mounts
The opening of ANWR for oil
exploration purposes has the sup
port of Alaska's senators—Ted
Stevens (R) and Frank Murkowski
(R)—and the state's congressman,
Don Young (R). In fact. Repre
sentative Young has introduced a
bill in the House that would allow
oil exploration in the refuge.
Young's proposed legislation has
garnered the signatures of more
than 100 fellow congressmen. Both
the Young proposal on oil explo
ration in ANWR and the Jones bill
that is a more all-encompassing
energy package will be considered
in this current session of Con
gress.
Then the Secretary of Energy
indicated the president would veto
any energy bill that did not include
ANWR oil exploration.
Opponents of the energy plans
TRAN^!OM Deputy Chief Butcher
Retires After 42 Years in Navy
Vice Admiral Paul T. Butcher,
who most recently served his
country as deputy commander-inchief of the military's transport
logistics arm, retired last month
after serving in the U.S. Navy for
42 years. Prior to his assignment
as second-in-command at the mil
itary's U.S. Transportation Com
mand (TRANSCOM), he headed
the Military Sealift Command.
Vice Admiral Butcher, who will
be working in the private sector,
has long been a strong proponent
for the U.S.-flag merchant marine.
SIU President Michael Sacco
praised the vice admiral for his
support of the industry. "Vice
Admiral) Butcher has demon
strated during his tenure that he
has a keen understanding for the
merchant marine," Sacco noted.
"He was more than an advocate,
he was a doer for the U.S.-flag
merchant marine."
While speaking out for the U.Sflag merchant fleet. Butcher also
did not withhold any criticisni of
the operations in which it was
involved. He noted in a Los An
geles Times article, dated Novem
ber 24, about Operation Desert
Shield the sealift to Saudi Arabia
succeeded because "we've had an
almost perfect scenario in which
to do our job" through a longterm buildup and aid from allied
nations.
The West Virginia native joined
the Navy in 1948. After graduating
from Marshall University, he re
ceived his commission in 1953.
Butcher served as commanding
officer aboard the USS Mosopelea, USS Camp, USS Josephus
Daniels and USS Oklahoma City.
He also was commander for Task
Forces 73 and 75.
On shore, the vice admiral's
assignments included deputy com
mander-in-chief and chief of staff
of both the Atlantic Fleet and the
Transportation Command.
Vice Admiral Paul Butcher addresses
the 1990 AFL-CIO Maritime Trades
Department executive board meeting.
PROPOSED SITE
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OIL EXPLORATION
and ANWR exploration state none
of them does enough to slow the
consumption of energy by Amer
icans. Senator Dale Bumpers (DArk.) has said raising fuel effi
ciency standards on motor vehi
cles could save more fuel that the
most optimistic refuge production
forecast!
Estimates of the oil within the
protected area in the northeastern
corner of the state next to Alaska
range up to 3.6 billion barrels. The
proposals seek to explore across
1.5 million (an area called the
Coastal Plains) of the 19 million
acres in the refuge. Both the Bush
and Johnston bills view ANWR
oil as a revenue raiser to imple
ment energy efficiency programs.
A pipeline from the refuge would
be built to connect with the exist
ing trans-Alaska pipeline from
Prudhoe Bay. In a Senate hearing
last month. Energy Secretary
James Watkins disclosed the transAlaska pipeline could be closed
by the year 2009 because of an
nually decreasing amounts of oil
being pumped from Prudhoe Bay
unless the ANWR drilling is per
mitted.
Relief Positions, Time Limits
Returned to Shipping Ruies
Eligible Seafarers aboard deep
sea vessels are able once again to
call for trip reliefs effective im
mediately due to a ruling an
nounced last month by the Sea
farers Appeals Board.
The same ruling also returned
limits on the length of time mem
bers can stay aboard their ships.
With the end of hostilities in the
Persian Gulf, the board, which is
comprised of representatives from
both the union and its contracted
companies, rescinded its decisions
of August 10 to extend the time
members could stay aboard ship
before signing off and of Decem
ber 13 to suspend relief positions.
The new ruling, dated March 22,
returns limits on the length of
sailing and the relief provision to
the shipping rules.
"We have been able to suc
cessfully meet our commitments
to the armed services in the Per
sian Gulf," said Angus "Red"
Campbell, SlU vice president for
collective bargaining. "With the
cessation (of the war), the board
felt it was appropriate the change
be made in the shipping rules."
The complete text of SAB Ac
tion 355 is printed below:
SAB Action 355
The Seafarers Appeals Board
acting under and pursuant to the
Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the Union and the various
Contracted Employers, hereby
takes the following action.
Whereas, on August 10, 1990 a
national emergency occurred due
to hostilities in the Persian Gulf,
and
Whereas, the emergency re
quired the activation of vessels
from the government's Ready Re
serve Fleet, and
Whereas, the vessel activation
escalated the demandfor qualified
seamen to man such vessels, and
Whereas, the demand necessi
tated modifying the Shipping Rules
to ensure the delivery of materiel
to the Armed Services of the United
States, and
Whereas, Action 352, dated Au
gust 10,1990permitted Class "A"
seamen to remain aboard their
assigned vessels in excess of two
hundred and forty (240) days,
without relief and Class "B" sea
men to remain aboard their as
signed vessels in excess of one
hundred eighty (180) days, and
Whereas, Action 353, dated De
cember 13, 1990 waived the sixty
(60) day relief for permanent rat
ings for a period of sixty (60) days,
and
Whereas, the waiver promul
gated by Action 353 was extended
for another (60) days by Action
354, and
Whereas, the termination of
hostilities in Iraq has resulted in
the lay up of vessels from the
Ready Reserve Fleet and has re
duced the demands on the Man
power Fool,
Therefore, Rule 2 G 1, Rule 2
G 3 and Rule 5 A 12 (a) shall be
re-instituted as specified in the
Shipping Rules prior to the mod
ifications created by the Persian
Gulf national emergency.
Effective date: March 22, 1991.
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D1 MEBA/NMU Plan Would Give Control to Food Woi1(ers
Rank-and-file anger with the
DeFries/Parise scheme to control
District 1 MEBA/NMU despite
the wishes of the membership, has
reached a new high, according to
reports circulating around the na
tion's waterfront. Frustrated by
the mounting rebellion of its sea
going members, the leadership of
District 1 MEBA/NMU has de
vised a plan to maintain control
of the besieged union by diluting
the seamen's voice within the or
ganization.
The District 1 leaderships—which
includes C.E. "Gene" DeFries,
who serves as president, and Louis
Parise, the group's secretaryembarked last month on a plan
that would enable cafeteria work
ers, who primarily are employed
by food service contractors on
military bases, and government
employees in Puerto Rico to dom
inate the union.
The move could forever prevent
seamen, both licensed and unli
censed, from entirely managing
their own affairs in critical areas—
such as on constitutional matters,
policies, financial responsibilities,
selecting union representatives and
staff members and so on.
Manipulating the Structure
According to information re
ceived by the LOG from NMU
and MEBA members, the mech
anism for achieving this transfer
of power within District 1 MEBA/
NMU is the creation of a new
division of non-seamen, shorebased workers who have been part
of the Industrial, Technical and
Professional Employees (ITPE) and
ITPGE groups of the unlicensed
section. The ITPE unit represents
military base chow hall workers
and others employed in shorebased jobs, while the ITPGE rep
resents government employees in
Puerto Rico.
Up to now. District 1 MEBA/
NMU has had only two divi
sions—one for licensed seamen
from the former MEBA union and
one for unlicensed seamen from
the former NMU group. Any af
filiates of either District 1 Marine
Engineers Beneficial Association
(MEBA) or the National Maritime
SlU, NATCO Ink Three-Year Pact
SlU men George Silva (left), a mate on NATCO equipment and AB/
Dragtender Bill Padgett (right) assisted in the union's contract negoti
ations with the dredge company.
The SIU and the North Amer
ican Trailing Company (NATCO)
have reached a new three-year
labor agreement.
NATCO employs approxi
mately 115 inland division Seafar
ers in both licensed and unlicensed
capacities aboard its dredges across
the Great Lakes and the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts. Captain George
Silva, one of the members of the
union's negotiating team, said he
was pleased with the new agree
ment. "In total, we gained," he
told the Seafarers LOG.
Dave Ling, a senior dragtender,
echoed Silva comments: "We're
happy with what we got. The union
gave us tremendous support."
Rounding out the union negotiat
ing team were Angus "Red"
Campbell, SIU vice president for
collective bargaining; Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president;
and Frank Paladino, SIU head
quarters representative.
Among the gains made by the
SIU members employed by the
dredge company was the addition
of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as
a paid holiday.
NATCO, which uses split hull
dredges, gets a large amount of
work from the Army Corps of
Engineers in its channel mainte
nance and widening operations.
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SIU Recertified Steward Roscce Williams (left) meets with the
union's executive vice president, Joseph Sacco, on a recent visit
to Washington, D.C.
Union (NMU)—^including ones
representing industrial, govern
ment or service workers—were
kept within the respective divi
sions at the time District 1 MEBA
and NMU merged in March 1988.
Balance of Power
By putting the ITPE and ITPGE
groups in their own separate di
vision within District 1 MEBA/
NMU, the shore-based member
ship will have as equal a claim as
do the licensed and unlicensed
seamen to a portion of the delegate
votes at the union's convention,
thus becoming critical to the bal
ance of power within the organi
zation.
Maritime labor observers note
the top officer posts of District 1
MEBA/NMU are not elected di
rectly by the membership as was
done in the days before the two
groups merged. Now, these posi
tions are elected at a convention,
giving special significance to the
inclinations of the various dele
gates from the unlicensed and li
censed divisions and, now, the
shore-based division.
The District 1 MEBA/NMU top
officer slots, which are voted on
at the organization's convention,
are the president, executive vice
president, treasurer, secretary and
a vice president representing each
division. The union's highest de
cision-making body, short of con
ventions and membership referendums, is the district executive
committee which is made up of
the officers just named. The next
District 1 MEBA/NMU conven
tion is scheduled to take place in
March 1992.
Why the Change Now?
Maritime labor observers say
the plan to create an entirely new
division within District 1 MEBA/
NMU appears to have been hastily
drawn up after licensed division
officers, who also serve as District
1 MEBA/NMU officials, were de
feated in balloting concluded last
December by a group of licensed
engineers running on a platform
to reform the organization.
A couple of NMU seamen sized
up the situation this way: Since
the plan was devised after the
MEBA members ran off the li
censed division officials, it now
appears the leadership of District
1 is, trying to lock up control of
the organization even though they
are devoid of support from the
rank-and-file.
The ousted licensed division
leadership was replaced by MEBA
challengers in all of the division's
officer posts, all seven branch
agents, two of the three elected
patrolmen and 16 of 20 delegates
to the District 1 MEBA/NMU con
vention. The challengers orga
nized under the banner of the socalled MEBA MAD Committee.
(The acronym "MAD" has been
used interchangeably for "Mem
bers Advocating Democracy" or
"Members Against DeFries.")
With their election to the li
censed division posts and a clear
majority of licensed division con
vention delegates, the MEBA
challengers are one step closer to
taking on the incumbent union
officers—many of whom are the
same individuals who lost their
licensed division posts to the re
form-minded engineers but are
continuing to hold jobs as officers
of District 1 MEBA/NMU or to
serve in staff positions appointed
by the union's president.
Seamen Not Allowed to Vote
The plan to create the new shorebased worker section was insti
gated at a February unlicensed
division council meeting. During
that session, a Slate of officers and
convention delegates for the new
division was hand-picked by the
District 1 MEBA/NMU leaders.
A referendum vote supposedly
is taking place from March 18 to
April 18 among the ITPE and
ITPGE members to approve the
District 1 MEBA/NMU-selected
slate of officers and delegates and
the ITPE division's bylaws. Nei
ther NMU nor MEBA seamen are
being included in the referendum
process.
Locking in Power
According to maritime labor ob
servers, it is rather startling that
District 1 MEBA/NMU leaders,
who come out of the seamen's
movement, should be willing to
fritter away the strength and in
tegrity of the seamen's divisions
in an attempt to control enough
convention delegates to stay in
power.
But many NMU and MEBA
rank-and-file seamen see nothing
new in the tactics of the District
1 MEBA/NMU officials. One NMU
member remarked that the group
of officers involved in setting up
the new division was the same set
of individuals that voted to give
themselves huge severance pay
ments at the time of the merger.
(The so-called severance pay
ments went to five individuals who
were officials of District 1 MEBA
and the NMU, who then became
officers of the merged union upon
its inception. The five split close
to $2 million extracted from the
groups' liquid assets in the pay
ment scheme.)
The NMU seaman also said the
District 1 MEBA/NMU ITPE- ma
neuver giving cafeteria workers on
military bases and government
workers a great deal of power over
the affairs of sea-going members
was not surprising in light of the
fact that the union's officials had
established a structure at the time
of the merger that in effect reduced
the unlicensed seaman to a sec
ond-class status within the orga
nization. (The District 1 MEBA/
NMU constitution says the posi
tions of president and treasurer
only can be held by a licensed
division member.)
What is obvious to all hands
within the NMU and MEBA is
that the District 1 MEBA/NMU
structure was made complicated
and complex, and now is being
manipulated, so that a handful of
individuals can stay in power, ir
respective of the wishes of the
membership.
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States Enacting Oil Spill Bills
Tank Vessel Fleet Beset by Contradictory Laws
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Although the federal government enacted
, sweeping legislation last August designed to
prevent and minimize oil spills in U.S. waters,
state elected officials are promulgating bills that
have the same intent but that often contradict
or confuse the federal statutes.
As a result, U.S.-flag tanker companies,
American tank barge operators and foreign oiltransport groups find themselves operating un
der conditions that have been likened to one
big crap shoot. Seafarers crewing U.S.-flag
tankers and oil-barge tows, have a direct stake
in the myriad of state laws that have been
passed or that are being considered because the
manner in which these statutes are fashioned
could determine the extent to which responsible
U.S.-flag operators can manage to remain in the
business of transporting oil.
At the root of the pr^lem is the fact that the
Oil Pollution Act of 199Q. while instituting a
comprehensive array of pro^edttres-to eliminate
oil spills resulting from the transport of petro
leum and petroleum products by tank vessels
(see box), did not give the federal bill pre
emptive powers. Consequently, states are free
to push their own versions of oil spill laws, and
tank vessel owners and operators find them
selves pummeled with a jumbled mass of stat
utes and regulations.
While there is a plethora of proposals insti
tuted by states or under consideration in dozens
of state Capitols that affect the carriage of
petroleum by water, there are three particularly
important areas that have life-or-death conse
quences for the oil-transport industry.
Liability Issues
First among these are measures that set no
limits on the amount of money a vessel owner
or operator has to come up with in the event of
a discharge, including being held responsible
for paying damages even if the Spill is a result
of circumstances beyond control. These pro
posals are known as "unlimited liability" and
"strict liability."
The notion of so-called unlimited liability for
shipping companies involved in a spill means
that owners or operators of tank vessels can be
held responsible for all costs which can in any
way be tied to the spill. This can include not
only the direct costs of the clean-up, but also
administrative expenses, money to fully restore
thie environment to pristine conditions, damages
to all affected parties and civil and criminal
penalties.
The other doctrine governing the financial
obligations of tank vessel operators in the event
of a spill that is being bandied about by many
states is the concept of strict liability. The idea
here is to hold the shipping company responsible
for paying all damages and allowing no defense
posture except the citing of an act of God or an
act of war. Under a policy of strict liability, for
example, a tanker company involved in a spill
caused by circumstances beyond the operator's
control would be entirely responsible for paying
all costs associated with the clean-up and dam
ages caused by the discharge.
An extension of this debate is the application
of the unlimited liability concept to damaged
natural resources. This kind of provision, for
example, holds the tank vessel owner or oper
ator liable for the costs associated with injured
wildlife, fouled beaches or coastal lands and
other damages that impair the environment in
some way. The mechanisms for determining the
dollar value of natural resources is of great
concern to the industry.
Financial Strength Tests
The second issue troubling the tanker industry
is the notion that each state can request a tanker
or tank barge owner or operator to post huge
amounts of funds with the state as a kind of
financial strength test, or a kind of collateral,
in case of a spill. Known as "financial respon
sibility" proposals, these measures require the
tank vessel owner to come up with colossal
amounts of cash or the equivalent.
Many states have concocted formulas whereby
the gross tonnage of a vessel is multiplied by a
dollar figure. Some states also are requiring that
such a deposit be made for every vessel entering
the state's waters. Tank fleet operators have
countered with a proposal that a single deposit
calculated on the basis of the company's largest
vessel be lodged with the state. Most tank vessel
companies, particularly ones not directly con
nected to the deep pockets of the giant oil
conglomerates, simply do not have such re
sources available to meet the financial demands
imposed by such unrealistic formulas.
These "financial responsibility" provisions,
along with the unlimited liability and strict
liability regimes Of many states, have made it
exceedingly difficult for companies engaged in
the waterbome transit of petroleum and petro
leum products to obtain insurance, which in the
marine transportation industry is primarily se
cured through Protection and Indemnity (P &
I) Clubs.
The world's 13 P&I clubs, which in effect are
cooperative, non-profit and self-regulating in
surance operations, have warned their members
that the state statutes placing unlimited liability
on owners for oil pollution expose the ship
operator or owner to liabilities in excess of the
insurance cover provided by the P&I clubs.
In the case of an oil spill, the P&I clubs insure
the first $1.6 million of a pollution claim against
a member company. If the claim exceeds $1.6
million, the cost is shared, up to $12 million,
among a pool of P&I clubs. Claims exceeding
$12 million and up to $500 million are covered
under the pool's reinsurance contract. In the
current policy year, additional coverage of $200
million is available for any one incident.
The $700 million of possible insurance an
operator or owner has seems paltry indeed when
compared to the Exxon Valdez court-ordered
settlement that held the company responsible
for damages in excess of $2 billion. Also, the
costs to obtain insurance for oil discharges have
gone up radically. The unbridled penalties tanker
and oil barge operators face make it impossible
to obtain insurance at reasonable rates.
Overkill of Rules
A third area in which states are seeking to
push their own agendas is the process of de
veloping contingency plans, as well as imposing
and defining a host of standards in the areas of
equipment, inspections, operating procedures
and so on. In many cases these state proposals
are at odds with U.S. Coast Guard procedures
and federal statutes which have long-governed
the waterbome transportation industry. In some
cases, the states are attempting to define pro
cedures which are currently in the process of
being addressed by federal agencies assigned
the same responsibility by the Oil Pollution Act
of 1990.
Additionally, the state regimes often contra
dict each other, imposing a difficult situation
on oil-barge operators engaged in the interstate
coastal trade.
For example, some states are requiring the
development of contingency plans involving the
local government and vessel operators. Mean
while, the federal oil spill bill established a
systematic timetable for development of contin
gency plans that first requires the structuring of
a national response plan and its implementation.
The federal bill then requires that a coordinated
plan of attack be developed and put in place
between the various national, state and local
government agencies with jurisdiction on the
matter. The final phase of the national response
plan calls for each oil transport vessel to have
ill place a contingency plan.
Squaring with Federai Bili
What is fmstrating to the waterbome-oiltransport industry is the fact that the Oil Pol
lution Act of 1990 addresses each of these
matters—liability limits, financial responsibility
funds and contingency plans—^and addresses
them quite thoroughly.
To the extent possible, the industry is seeking
in state after state to keep the state regulations
as compatible as possible with the federal oil
spill bill.
State Oil Spill Legislation Passed or Pending
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Financial
Responsi
bility
Alaska
P
California
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1 Connecticut
Delaware
P
Florida
P
1 Georaia
Hawaii
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
P
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Mass,
Michigan
Mississippi
N Hampshire
New Jersey
C
New York
N. Carolina
Oregon
P
Pennsyl.
P
R. Island
S. Carolina
P
c
Texas
p
Virginia
p
Washington
Unlimited
Criminal
Liability*-^ • Penalties
Civil
Penalties
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
P
P
P
P
Tax, Li
Oil Spill
cense Fee
Contin
Generated gency Plan
Req'd»
Oil Spill
Fund
P
P
P
P
c
C
P
P
c
c
P
P
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p
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
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p
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p
p
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p
p
P
P
P
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P
c
P
P
P
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oil Spill
State/Local
Reporting Reimburse
R^ulre- (costs, tax loss,
ment
and/or fund)
P
P
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P
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P
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P
Key; P = Law has passed. C = Law is under consideration:
^ There are only 5 states that have ' Many states have a mix of limited
caps on liability. They are: New York, and unlimited liability applications, such
New Jersey, Florida, Delaware, and as limits only on clean-up costs which
Virginia.
is the standard in a state like Florida.
Delaware is another state with partially
limited liability.
p
p
p
p
p
P
P
^ In many states, such plans fall are
currently being required under a
regulatpry process rather than through
legislation. Among these states are;
Maine, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
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First Merchant Vessel in Liberated Kuwait
Frances Hammer SiU Crew Racks Up Accolades
The SlU-crewed integrated tugbarge Frances Hammer received
a commendation from the U.S.
Navy for being the first merchant
vessel to enter liberated Kuwait
City despite the fact the harbor
area was not free of mines and
other potential hazards.
U.S. Navy Captain R. A. Crooks
of the Military Sealift Command
commended the crew for its ef
forts. "Your support to the Mili
tary Sealift Command and other
military personnel assigned to the
port area was outstanding," Crooks
wrote the vessel on March 20 after
its one week stay from March 11
to March 17.
"By allowing these personnel
to utilize your facilities, they were
able to keep their equipment fully
operational despite the hazardous
environmental conditions that
threatened to curtail harbor clearance operations.
'True Professionals'
"Your timeliness in getting un
derway and transiting very dan
gerous waters demonstrates the
dedication and seamanship char
acteristic of true maritime profes
sionals. The U.S. Merchant Ma
rine has steadfastly and intrepidly
supported Operation Desert Storm,
and (the) Frances Hammer is a
shining example of this dedication
to duty. Thank you for your
professional and unselfish service.
Captain Peter A. Thorpe of the
Frances Hammer noted "the
crew's willingness to go the extra
mile." He wrote to Angus "Red"
Campbell, SIU vice president for
collective bargaining, about the
crew, "Their skill in performing
their duties allowed the ship to
complete its mission success
fully."
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Charter Since January
The Ocean Shipholding vessel,
under charter to the Military Sea
lift Command since January, was
sent to Kuwait's capital city to
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The Frances Hammer, an integrated tug barge unit, was the first merchant
ship to arrive in Kuwait after allied forces freed the nation from the grip of Iraq.
Chief Cook Toyo Gonzales, shown in
an earlier voyage aboard the ITS, was
among the SIU crewmembers to take
the Frances Hammer into Kuwait City.
deliver 120,000 barrels of water
for the citizens and allied forces
there.
Once at the dock the Hammer
incurred several problems making
it unable to transfer the water from
ship to shore. Iraqi troops had so
destroyed the capital city's infra
structure that the military was un
able to make the proper connec
tions to safely unload the cargo.
The ITB was ordered to leave after
moving some of the water to a
supply vessel waiting outside the
harbor.
SIU crewmembers aboard the
ITB were Bosun/AB James Lewis;
ABs W^ter Harris, Quinton Herrara and Edward O'Connor;
QMED/Pumpman Terry Jacobsen;
Engine Utility George Demetropolous; Deck Engine Utility Roan
Barrett; Steward Baker Terry Ja
cobsen and Chief Cook Toyo Gon
zales.
Cod Crew Glad to Leave Gulf After Missile Alert
The Cape Cod is one of many
Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ves
sels sailing in the Persian Gulf with
an SIU crew aboard. Operated by
the OMI Coiporation for the Mar
itime Administration, the Cape Cod
offloaded materiel several times
in Saudi Arabia.
The crew recently was praised
by the ship's master, Thomas Tray,
for its outstanding work during
adverse conditions, including mis
sile attacks, while tied to a Saudi
dock. (See March 1991 Seafarers
LOG.)
The RRF vessel was one of
many SlU-crewed ships to dock
in Saudi Arabia, unload its cargo
and depart safely during the Per
sian Gulf war.
Bosun Ervin Bronstein sent these
pictures of the crew during a mis
sile attack and after leaving Saudi
Arabia to the Seafarers LOG. He
noted the crew was very relieved
to leave the port area, but very
proud to be able to deliver the
goods and do its share to assist
the troops in Operation Desert
Storm.
Crewmembers don protective gear and
gather inside the ship after a missile
attack warning siren.
AB Roger Plaud displays his joy that
a missile attack alert has been called
off.
Bagpipe expert Roger Piaud shows
the rest of the Cape Cod crew how to
play a tune.
Chief Steward Henry Manning (right in white hat) throws a barbecue to help
the crew relax after the vessel has departed-Saudi Arabia. Bosun Ervin
Bronstein is seated in the center.
OS Chris Stinger gets ready to go to
the ship's deck to attend the cookout.
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Letters to the Editor
Getting on a 'Good Old SlU Ship'
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I joined the M/V 1st Lt.
Baldomero Lopez on Friday, and I
have to say that it never felt so good
to climb a gangway—that says
something as it was bitter cold and
snowing and I had a 70 lb. sea-bag
and 30 lb. suitcase in tow. The
bosun said I should have hailed
him, but frankly, I wasn't feeling
much pain. I just wanted aboard.
Tel Aviv was a bear, as you know,
and my last night there we had
three alerts. Once my mission was
accomplished and I got my aunt
out of the city, I had only one thing
in mind—to get on a good old SIU
ship and be privileged to join my
shipmates in contributing to our
country's well-being. Something
that American seamen have and
always will do.
This is a "world-class" ship and
a fine crew. It's good to be "home."
I want to thank all of you at
headquarters for being so helpful
and understanding. It's wonderful
to belong to a "brotherhood" such
as ours which is one in deed as well
as in name.
Larry Reiner
Aboard the Baldomero Lopez
Editor's Note: Brother Larry
Reiner boarded the 1st Lt.
Baldomero Lopez after a trip to Tel
Aviv to assist a family member dur
ing the Iraqi bombing of Israel. He
wrote to the LOG from Bremerhaven, Germany.
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'You Have Not Been Forgotten'
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To all of you serving in the var
ious capacities aboard the vessels
which are relying on you in the
Middle East crisis, I commend and
support you in your important role
in the war.
I support our president, our
troops and I support you, too! My
prayers go out for you and your
hunilies.
It is apparent that people are not
aware of the importance of the
merchant seamen and women and
their role in the Middle East crisis
and what a big part SIU has done
to meet the demand and the quick
response since the very beginning
of Desert Shield and now. Desert
Storm.
Only once have I heard anything
on the news concerning the
Seafarers' role in the crisis, and it
was so short, I barely remember
what it was referring to. But I've
not forgotten, and I'm going to
speak out about just how important
all of you are. You will not go
unnoticed and unrecognized for
your important part in this war.
My support also to the Seafarers
school in Piney Point, Md. and to
Ken Conklin for the young men
and women who graduate from
there "ready and prepared!" And to
Bart Rogers of Manpower at Piney
Pointr^Md., whom I know did his
part in helping to get the ships
manned as soon as possible.
Thanks again. Ken Conklin and
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Bart Rogers, for always taking the
time to talk with me when I have
called on you. As a mother and a
wife of Seafarers [wife of QMED
D. Mark Freeman, mother of
DEU Reece Halstead), it means so
much, and I'll never forget your
kindness and help.
To all you Seafarers—^you are
important and I support you fully.
God bless you all and keep you
safe.
Mrs. Grace Freeman
Panama City, Fla.
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Rebuilding the Merchant Marine
Editor's Note: Retired member
Leo L. Seleskie brings to the atten
tion of Seafarers a column by a
prominent member of the Ameri
can Legion ori that organization's
support for a strong U.S.-flag mer
chant marine.
The article by Vern Hill, vice
chairman, Dept. National Secu
rity, Committee for Merchant Ma
rine, which appeared in the
December 1990 edition of the
American Legion's ojficial publi
cation, follows a brief introduction
by Pensioner Seleskie.
.. .The merchant marine re
building column by Mr. Vern Hill
and the American Legion shows
some of the strongest support re
garding the gulf crisis.
Leo L. Seleskie
Spokane, Wash.
(From the December 1990 edition
of the American Legion's ojficial
publication)
Again the national convention
approved this department's reso
lution as its lead mandate on our
merchant marine in Indianapolis
in August. It was resolution No.
460 (Washington) REBUILD THE
MERCHANT MARINE, which is
extracted as follows:
In 1980 there were approxi
mately 500 ocean-going cargo
ships in the active U.S.flag mer
chant fleet. Today there are about
half that number, carrying less
than 4 percent of our total interna
tional trade; and since 1978, more
than 55 shipyards have ceased op
erations. A total of60,000 workers
across the country have lost their
jobs, and at least 14 ship compa
nies are operating under Chapter
II of the U.S. Bankruptcy Act.
Only one shipping line has ordered
a container cargo ship built at any
American shipyard since 1984.
The last commercial tanker built in
the U.S. was in 1985. As long as
foreign countries subsidize their
yards and the U.S. does not, Amer
ican ship builders are at a disad
vantage because their costs are
much higher. Our maritime indus
try now ranks lOth among the 16
major fleets in the world,while the
Soviet Union ranks second.
The deployability of our mili
tary forces depends on a strategic
sealift, and requires national pri
ority: now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the American
Legion that we urge the U.S. Gov
ernment in cooperation with mari
time management and labor to
rebuild the U.S. merchant marine
to its former position as second to
none in the world under the Mer
chant Marine Act of1970; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That we urge ac
tion to modify the Merchant Ma
rine Act of 1970 to promote the
U S. flagging of U.S.-owned ships
now under foreign registry.
Since the foregoing was written,
we have the Middle East crisis that
fully demonstrates the critical need
for a viable merchant fleet to sup
ply our growing forces in a real
wartime threat.
Vern Hill,Vice Chairman
Dept. National Security
Committee for Merchant Marine
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cape Gibson Galley Gang
Thanked by SUP Crew
We of the Deck Department
(SUP) on the S/S Cape Gibson
would like to commend the Stew
ard Department for going all out in
preparing a wonderful Christmas
dinner. Everything, from food and
pastry, plus decorations, was out
standing, and without question we
give special thanks to Chief Stew
ard Wayne Ballard, Chief Cook
Charles Taylor, Second Cook
Paul Long, Third Cook Pat
Patterson, Pass. B.R. Nicholas
Gaines, Off. B.R. WiUiam
Smally, Off. Waiter Esteban
Luke and Crew Mess Arvis
McCracklin.
The Deck Gang
S/S Cape Gibson
Editor's Note: This letter was re
ceived by SIU Vice President
George McCartney and forwarded
to the Seafarers LOG.
Misinformation Abounds
On Role of Merchant Marine
I don't know whether the
[American people] in general
heard a broadcast that I did... on&
of the few that praised union sea
farers about their effort in the
sealift to the Persian Gulf.
How do the [other] experts keep
overlooking us and our importance
in military operations of ^s mag
nitude—to let our merchant marine
sink to its present level both in
manpower and tonnage . . . Ac
cording to a commentator, lots of
the ships are having mechanical
trouble...
He went on to say some ships
are being chartered for as much as
$35,000 per day and one of the
holdups has been getting the 7th
Armored Division in place.
How could anyone, especially
in the higher echelons of brain
power, entertain a thought of trans
porting the huge behemoth tanks of
these days by air—one to aplane—
as opposed to hundreds on some of
our ships....
I know what these GIs must be
going through as I made a few trips
in that locality myself. I just wish I
could put my two cents in to assist
them. I fully support them and the
SIU's efforts.
Jack Gardner
New Orleans, La.
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Johnny 'Reb' Poovey Thanked
I began to sail for the SIU in
1975. In 1978 I was aboard ship
with Johnny "Reb" Poovey. Reb
was chief steward and this is when
my career began to expand.
Thanks to Reb! It's rare when an
older person takes time to teach
past experiences to a younger per
son. I wish more older seamen
would take time to teach the youn
ger seamen their experiences.
That's an important part for the
Brotherhood of the Sea. The youn
ger ones learn from the older broth
ers.
Please, old timers, help us youn
ger people!
We will pay retirement, then we
can teach the next generation. If
each of us doesn't help the next
generation, there will be no retire
ment, and no union.
Thanks to Johnny Reb.
Glenn E. Bertrand
Houston, Texas
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I thought it was about time
sdineone wrote to... the union to
let you know what a wonderful job
the San Francisco office is doing,
like Vince Coss of the Welfare
Plan and Annie Lee Hensley, man
ager of the PMA Pension Plan. I
also want you to know that your
office at Camp Springs is doing a
good job.
Louis Pratko
Las Vegas, Nev.
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Remembers Sailing Days
I enjoyed my life as a seaman.
When you visit and talk to other
people you find out just how good
of a union we are. We have the very
best insurance anybody can have...
I am really proud of our union... I
really miss all of you and wish I
could make a trip back over to Ger
many since the wall is down...
I always enjoy the LOG, so
please keep it coming. I miss all of
my old buddies and friends so
much and want to thank all of you
for what you have done...
Leonard O'Kennedy
Stapieton, Ala
Editor's Note: Brother O'Kennedy
would like to hearjrom former ship
mates, fellow pensioners and Sea
farers. He can be reached at P.O.
Box 338, Stapieton, Ala. 36578.
�APRIL 1991
Orgulf SlU Members Appreve New 3-Year Contract Extension
During a stop at Moore's Landing, the crew of the Midland had time to look over the
latest Seafarers LOG and other union information. They are, from the left, Steve
Winsor, lead deckhand; Rickey Shirley, deckhand, and Susan Wolfe, cook.
SIU members who sail aboard
Orgulf tugs recently approved a
three-year extension of their con
tract with Orgulf Transportation
Company, The newly ratified
agreement is for three years, retro
active to January 1,1991.
Orgulf operates 24 tugboats,
crewed by SIU members, along the
upper and lower Mississippi, Ohio,
Tennessee and Missouri rivers.
Four of the tugs belonging to the
Cincinnati-based company are the
Twin Cities, the Robert Kyle, the
Midland and the B. John Yeager.
All four are pushers and operate
year-round, weather permitting.
and each features a five-member
unlicensed crew: a lead deckhand,
three deckhands and a cook.
The Twin Cities was recently
purchased by Orgulf, which is
based in Cincinnati. It primarily
handles loads along the upper Mis
sissippi River and along the Illinois
River. The other three—the Robert
Kyle, Midland and B. John Yea
ger—are old timers in the Orgulf
fleet. They usually work the lower
Mississippi region, but can be
found anywhere Orgulf operates.
The photos of SIU members ap
pearing on this page were taken at
Moore's Landing, Missouri.
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helby Rankin and Michael Grogan.
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Deckhand David Pitchford, left, and
Lead Deckhand Curtis Grubbs are
ready for work aboard the Robert Kyle.
Lead Deckhand Terry Henley, left, and Cook Terry
Godden relax aboard the tugboat B. John Yeager.
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Zolly Person, left, and Alvin Clark are both deckhands
aboard one of Orgulf's tugboats, the Robert Kyle.
Great Lakes Division Members
Ready for Busy 1991 Season
SIU crewmembers aboard
freighters, bulkers and tugboats are
plying the Great Lakes looking for
another shipping season as suc
cessful as the one completed dur
ing winter.
While, the SlU-crewed Medusa
Challenger was able to get a head
start on the season by leaving the
docks in mid-March, the cement
carrier was followed quickly by
vessels from other SlU-contracted
companies like American Steam
ship Company, Inland Lakes
Management, Pringle Transit,
Litton, Kinsman and Erie Naviga
tion.
"Everything is running very
smoothly," said Byron Kelley, SIU
vice president for the Great Lakes.
"The weather has cooperated and
we have been able to maintain our
fitout schedule."
The only problem Kelley noted
was the ice in Lake Superior had
yet to leave completely. "We've
also had our typical severe spring
June Hughes, cook aboard the Twin
Cities, fills out a claims form.
weather, but only the vessels al
ready sailing have had to tie up
because of those storms."
The 1990 season ran 335 days,
the longest since the late 1970s.
The Sault Ste. Marie locks re
mained opened until January IS, a
total of 18 days longer than the
1989 season closing of December
28. Iron ore shipments on the
Lakes totaled 69 million tons, the
largest year-end amount since
1981.
Jeneta Keith, cook aboard the Robert
Kyle, catches up on some paperwork.
Baling on the recently purchased Twin Cities are deck
hands Mathew Diehl, left, and Tim O'Brien.
Michael Patterson, captain
of the Great Lakes Towing
tug Superior, enjoys the re
cent spring-like weather in
Detroit whne waiting for his
next assignment.
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In photo at left, Byron
Kelley, SIU vice president
for the Great Lakes , left,
talks with SIU hawsepiper
Kent Ralston during fitout
aboard the American
MahnPr.
In photo at right, Algonac
Port Employee Tim
Kelley, left; and Steward
Dick Gimpel
npel look over the
McKee Sons before all
crewmembers report
aboard.
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Is lying in the sun by the pool
your idea of a vacation? Or is cast
ing a fishing line from the side of a
boat or touring historic landmarks
more to your liking? Or maybe a
little of each? However you are
looking to spend your hard-earned
time off, all these things are possi
ble at the Seafarers Training &
Recreation Genter in Piney Point,
Maryland.
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rene, play on the school's playground.
Lauren's father is Douglas
as Humball,
who is attending the current QMED up
grading course.
Ideally situated on the banks of
the St. Grarge*s Creek, the Seafar
ers Training & Recreation Center,
part of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg
School of Seamanship, is available
over the summer months as a vaca
tion site for SIU members and thenfamilies.
Facilities Are Ideal
Housing the largest training fa
cility for deep sea merchant se^arers and inland waterways boatmen
in the United States, the Lundeberg
School is composed of a number of
administrative and educational
buildings as well as a library and
maritime museum and a six-story
training and recreation center on
more than 60 acres of waterfront
property. A number of these rooms
in die training and recreation cen-
UNION MEMBER
VACATION RATES
ter are available during the summer
months for vacationing SIU mem
bers and their families.
Besides comfortable accomo
dations for the whole family, there
is plenty to do at Piney Point. On
site are a swimming pool, tennis
courts and health spa with the latest
equipment including Nautilus and
free weights. You also can visit the
newly refurbished sailboat Manitu,
the very boat used by John Ken
nedy while he was president.
Just outside the school in St.
Mary's Country are plenty of other
sites to keep your family enter
tained. St. Mary's County boasts
400 miles of shoreline, public
beaches, hiking trails and un
spoiled countryside. The coimty is
the home of Sotterley Mansion, an
18th century working plantation,
the Patuxent Naval Air Test and
Evaluation Museum and Point
Lookout, site of a Civil War fort
and prisoner-of-war camp.
Former Vacationers Agree
Sonny Pinkham and his wife,
Patty, from Latham, N.Y. took ad
vantage of the comfortable sur
roundings for their vacation last
year. Pir^am, who sails as an AB
and bosun out of the port of New
York, said, "We both enjoyed it
very much. We liked the facilities.
And it's so close to Washington—
really ideal." He said they had
wanted to tour the nation's capital
and got the chance to do so. 'They
were able to see everything they
wanted—^and just a short drive
later were back in a comfortable
room at Piney Point—^able to enjoy
a dip in the swimming pool or a
walk along the dock.
Pinkham, who has been with the
union since 1979, noted that the
maritime museum at the school
was especially informative. "Most
people don't have much of an un
derstanding about the maritime in
dustry," he said, "and the museum
was very informational."
Pinkham and his wife are ex
pecting their first child "any day,"
and he said Piney Point would be a
good place to vacation again when
the child is a bit older.
George F. and Kathryn
Hofmann, both retired school
teachers from New York, took ad
vantage of the school's vacation
$40.40/day
Spouse
$ 9.45/day
Child
$ 9.45/day
Note: There is no charge for
children under the age of 12. The
prices listed above include all
meals.
Send the completed applica
tion form to Seafarers Training
& Recreation Center, Piney
Point, MD 20674 or call (301)
994-0010.
facilities to spend a few days visit
ing the area—and their son,
George K., who was attending up
grading courses at the time.
The Bay Shore, N.Y. couple
thought the whole atmosphere at
the center was just lovely. They
made use of the swimming pool
and the dining room. "The cuisine
was great. You couldn't ask for
more," said Mr. Hofmann. And
since they hadn't seen their son in
a while, the convenience of Piney
Point's location allowed them to
combine sightseeing and visiting
with their son when he wasn't in
class.
"We want to come back," added
Mrs. Hofmann.
Day Trips
Piney Point is located in St.
Mary's County—not far from a
number of landmaiks in the area,
both current and historical. There
are many day trips that a vacation
ing SIU family can talre using die
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Boating and fishing activities are avail
able to vacationing seafarers and their
families at the Lundetierg School.
school as a base—Washington,
D.C., Arlington, Va., Baltimore
and Annapolis, Md.—and every
where in between.
It will take more than a day—or even a weekend—to see some of the more famous
landmarks in Washington, D.C. Pictured above is the Jefferson Memorial.
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Reservation Information
A vacation stay at >the
Lundeberg School is limited to
two weeks per family.
Member
Gordon and Terry Cherup watch as their son, Nicholas, checks out a ship's model
in the lobby of the Training and Recreation Center.
Name:
Social security number
Book number:
Address:
Telephone#:!.
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Number in party / ages of children, if applicable:
Date of arrival:
1st choice:_
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3rd choice:
Stay is limited to two weeks.
Date of departure:.
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With this edition of the Seafarers
LCXJ, the dispatchers' reports for
the deep sea, inland and Great
Lakes will reflect registration,
shipping and members on the beach
from the 16th of two months prior
to the 15th of the month before the
issue's dateline. The new reporting
date is due to a revised publication
schedule for the Seafarers LOG.
Beginning with this April 1991 is
sue, the Seafarers LOG will be
available during the first few days
of the dateline's month.
Because this edition of the Sea
farers LOG is the first to be pub
lished under the new schedule, a
12-day overlap exists between these
reports and those listed in the
March 1991 Seafarers LOG. This
will be the only time such an
overly will occur.
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Meinbership
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lakes, ffl/oflrf Waters
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Monday, May 6
Monday, June 3
New York
Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday, June 4
PhUadeiphla
Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, June 5
Baltimore
Thursday, May 9
Thursday, June 6
Norfolk
Thursday, May 9
Thursday, June 6
Jacksonville
Thursday, May 9
Thursday, June 6
Aigonac
Friday, May 10
Friday, June 7
Houston
Monday, May 13
Monday, June 10
New Orleans
Tuesday, May 14
Tuesday, June 11
Mobile
Wednesday, May 15
Wednesday, June 12
San Francisco
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, April 18
Wilmington
Monday, May 20
Monday, June 17
Seattle
Friday, May 24
Friday, June 21
San Juan
Thursday, May 9
Thursday, June 6
St. Louis
Friday, May 17
Friday, June 14
Honolulu
Friday, May 17
Friday, June 14
Duluth
Wednesday, May 15
Wednesday, June 12
Jersey City
Wednesday, May 22
Wednesday, June 19
New Bedford
Tuesday, May 21
Tuesday, June 18
Dispatchers'
Report
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Deep
Sea
FEBRUARY 16-MARCH 15, 1991
•TOTAL REGISTERED
Ail Groups
Class A Class B Class C
Porlt
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville
San Francisco
Wilmington
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
Houston
St. Louis
Piney Point
Totals
Port
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville
San Francisco
Wilmington ^
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
Houstorf
St. Louis
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Totals
Port
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore;,
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
i Jacksonville
i San Francisco
Wilnfiingtpg •
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
I Houston
; St. Louis
Piney Point
Totals
Port
lew York
^l^adelphia
l^altimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
pl^ksonville
San Francisco 4
Wilmington
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
Jlouston
St. Louis
Piney Point
Totals
TOTAL SHm>ED
All Groups
Class A Class B Class C
**REG1STERED ON BEACH
AH Groops
Class A Class B Class C
Trip
Relief
DECK DEPARTMENT
25
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437
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323
295
330
27
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524
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*"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.
A total of 975 jobs were shipped on SlU-cpntracted deep sea vessels. Of the 975 jobs shipped, 323 jobs or
about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The re^ were filled hy
and "C" seniority
people. From March 1 to March 15, a total of 26 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trty rdief program
began on April I, 1982, a total of 13,653 jobs have been shipped.
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President
Michael Sacco
Secretary-Treasurer
John Fay
Executive Vice President
. Joseph Sacco
Vice President Collective Bargaining
Angus "Red" Campbell
Vice President West Coast
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Vice President Government Services
_ Roy A. "Buck" Mercer
Vice President Atlantic Coast
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Byron Kelley
Vice President Gulf Coast
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FEBRUARY 16-MARCH IS,
•TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups
Class A Class B Class C
Port
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville
San Francisco
Wilmington
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Houston
Algonac -pi
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Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville
- S^ Francisco
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Seattle
Puerto Rico
Houston
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Philadelphia
i Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksbli^ille ;
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Seattle
Puerto Rico
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USNS INVINCIBLE i\J .S. Marine Man
agement Inc.), September 10 — Chair
man Gary B. Scott, Secretary P. S.
Pitcher. Chairman discussed OT con
cerning watchstanders chow relief, se
niority of personnel relating to watch bill
and clarification of bosun as day worker.
No beefs or disputed OT reported. En
gine delegate advised round makers to
keep careful watch on bilge level, help
conserve water and to report electrical
problems in living quarters. Announce
ment of emergency shipping situation in
Persian Gulf read to crew. Members ex
pressed concern about watch bill placing
two ABs on bridge during fire/collision
drills leaving tire teams inadequate.
USNS INVINCIBLE (VS. Marine Man
agement Inc.), November 14 — Chair
man Gary Scott, Secretary D. Rusk,
Deck Delegate M, Johnson, Engine Del
egate T. Dunn, Steward Delegate L.
Skipper. Minutes from previous meet
ing read. Crew elected new departmental
delegates. Educational director said he
would look into new mattresses and lack
of towels and wash cloths. No beefs or
disputed OT reported. Engine delegate
noted items in weight room need to be
secured and no smoking should take
place in mess during meal hours. Stew
ard delegate announced concern about
unauthorized people being in galley and
said cold cuts, cheese and dinner left
overs will be available for night lunch.
Crew reminded to keep ship clean.
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ALEXBONNYMANiMaevsk Line),
December 16 — Chairman Richard
Grissom, Secretary J. Mortenger, Edu
cational Director ^njamin O. Conway,
Steward Delegate Amor B. Myers.
Chairman announced all business and
anything from union will be posted. Edu
cational director reminded members to
upgrade at Lundebeig School. Treasiuer
reported $6 in ship's fund. No beefs or
disputed OT reported. Crew expressed
concern over lack of gas mask frlters
aboard ship. Crew asked contracts depart
ment for clarification on Martin Ludier
King holiday and for a Maeisk contract
Members noted a lack of mail, but ex
pressed thanks for fresh Christmas tree.
OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI Corp.), De
cember 30 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Sec
retary David Der, Educational Director
Vincent Kirksey, E>eck Delegate
Charles H. Foley, Engine Delegate Ron
ald Gordon, Steward Delegate John
Foster. Chairman announced vessel
would be in Egjpt for nine days. He said
agent would notify crew if there are any
problems in members sightseeing or
moving around freely while there. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. No
communications received. Crew asked
for new movies to be sent to vessel.
AMERICAN EAGLE(pacific Gulf Ma
rine), January 27—-Chairman George L.
Cruz, Secretary Douglas A. Thomas,
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as possitrie. On occasion, tiecause of space limitations, some wHi be omitted.
Ships minutes are Kviewed by the union's contract department Those
issues requiring attmtion or resolution are addressed by the union
upon receipt Of the ships minutes.
AMERICAN EAGLE(Pacific Gulf Ma
rine), September 30 — Chairman Billy
Eastwood, Secretary F. W. Bishop, Edu
cational Director E. Chappel. Chairman
advised members to buy films for VCR
while in port. Educational director urged
members to attend Piney Point. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Crew had ques
tions for contracts department about war
pay. Crew requested new range and
chest-type freezer for galley, water foun
tain for crew's mess and TV antenna for
crew's lounge. Steward department
given vote of thanks. Crew also appreci
ated good air conditioning in Persian
Gulf.
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Deck Delegate David Kolm, Engine Del
egate Thomas V. McArdle, Steward
Delegate F. Manandic. Chairman re
ported receiving LOGs in Suez Canal.
He requested verification of hazardous
duty pay and explosive cargo. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Crew received
notice of no reliefs. Crew submitted pro
posals for increased dental and optical
benefits to contracts department.
CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), January
13—Chairman Carlos H. Canales, Sec
retary Michael A. Pooler, Deck Dele
gate Edgar Townsend, Engine Delegate
Mark Stewart. Chairman reported cap
tain to buy TV for crew. $375 reported
in ship's movie fund. Disputed OT for
steward department concerning building
boxes for deck department after chief
mate okayed work. No other beefs or dis
puted OT. Crewmembers reminded to
clean up behind themselves. Members
also reminded to have proper attire dur
ing meals. Captain agreed to make re
pairs on galley deck. Chairman reports
laundry being fixed.
CAPE CLEAR (OMI Corp.), January
27—Chairman Carlos H. Canales, Sec
retary Michael A. Pooler, Deck Dele
gate Edgar Townsend, Engine IDelegate
• Mark Stewart. Captain bought new TV,
10 new movies. Ship's fund still at $375.
Educational director cautioned crew
about buying appliances in Germany—
cannot use 220 volts in 110 outlet. No
welding allowed aboard ship because of
ammunition. No beefs, no disputed OT.
Got December LOGs in Germany. Crew
looking forward to hearing from union
about reliefs. Galley deck has been re
paired.
CAPE COD (OMI Corp.), January 13—
Chairman Ervin I. Bronstein, Secretary
Henry Manning, Steward Delegate
Samuel P. Sinclair. Chairman reminded
crewmembers to pay more attention in
picking up after themselves. Ship's fund
reported to have $450, earmark^ for bar
becue pit and movies. No beefs, no dis
puted OT. No communications received.
Steward department thanked for good
hot food. More coffee cups, tea bags
needed at night.
CAPE FAREWELL mC), January
24—Chairman John A. Morales, Secre
tary Gary E. Owens. Chairman directed
steward department to work with com
pany to provide more food for crew dur
ing long voyages. No other beefs or
disputed OT.
CAPE MOHICAN (OMI Corp.), Janu
ary 20—Chairman David N. Martz, Sec
retary Manuel Faria, Deck Delegate
Ronnie Makinski, Steward Delegate
Luis Lopez. Crew discussed advent of
random drug testing. Chairman asked
crew to separate plastic and reviewed
fire and boat drill procedures. No beefs,
no disputed OT reported. Crew re
quest^ company check on slow receipt
of mail. Steward delegate requested
more rice on menu. Members asked if
radio operator could give more news on
world events. Vote of thanks to steward
department for job well done.
CHARLES L. BROWN(TransOceaiuc
Cable), January 31—Chairman
Jereiniah J. Harmington, Secretary
Delvtn Wilson, Deck Delegate Larry
Lee, Engine Delegate Ken Strafton,
Steward Delegate Donald Polzin. Chair
man went through contract changes. Edu
cational director reminded crewmembers
of safety aboard vessel. Ship's fund has
$130. including $75 from cleaning out
scrap metal from warehouse. Still collect
ing scrap copper and brass to be cashed
in. Deck delegate said food has been ter
rific. No OT disputes or beefs from any
department. TV antenna and VCR need
repairs. Next port: Honolulu.
EQUALITY STATE (lOM), January
6—Chairman Wilfredo C. Rice, Secre
tary Pat Brawley, Educational Director
Steven Foster. Chairman reported no
communication from company concern
ing imminent danger wages. Engine dele
gate reported OT dispute. No beefs, OT
disputes from steward delegate. Crew
raised strong concerns with food. Next
port: Sunny Point, N.C.
FALCON CHAMPION (Seahawk Man
agement), January 27—Chairman T.S.
Barnes, Secretary P. Cox, Education Di
rector D.R. Ingram, Deck Delegate
Scott J. Jones, Engine Delegate Mir
chael Langenhach, Steward Delegate
C. Willey. Beef reported in deck depart
ment, possible disputed OT. Engine dele
gate reported dispute resulting from
delayed sailing. Steward delegate re
ported no disputed OT, no other beefs.
Article 2, Sections 2 and 3 and Article 2,
Section 25 were read aloud to the crew
and chairman explained how members
should go through proper channels with
beefs. Crew requested LOGs and corre
spondence from headquarters.
JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), January 10 — Chairman David
Zurek, Secretary Donald Williams, Ediicational Director Dan Diehl. Chairman
said crew is requesting checks at payoff.
He reported ship needs new antenna,
dryer and small fans for members' cab
ins. Secretaiy noted good trip to Russia
and back. He thanked Chief Cook
George Sapp for job well done. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Changes
in shipping rules received. Next port:
Jacksonville, Fla.
INGER(Sealift Bulkers), January 20 —
Chairman S. Jan Dora, Secretary A. M.
Martinez. Chairman stated eveiything
going smoothly. He reminded members
safety precautions should be taken at ail
times. He said vessel would be going
through Panama Canal on its way to
Lake Charles, La. No beefs or disputed
OT reported.
CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE(Maersk
Line), January 13 — Chairman Wayne
Dean, Secretary Clancy Hennigan.
Chairman advised crew patrolman would
be boarding vessel when it docks in U.S.
port. Secretary reported $41.53 left in
ship's fund after $250 spent on new
tapes. Educational director urged crew to
upgrade at Piney Point and read Seafar
ers LOG. No brofs or disputed OT re
ported. Crew waiting for determination
on war pay. Crew asked for dumpsters in
every port and slop chest be open more
than once every seven days. Cabinets
built for tapes.
FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholing), January 20 — Chairman Rich
ard Wilson, Secretary Eddy Usmany,
Deck Delegate Royce Kauffman, En
gine Delegate George Demetropoulos,
Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chair
man said captain would request port re
lief for crew while in Jacksonville, Fla.
He reminded crew of change in shipping
rules allowing members to stay aboard
longer. Secretary noted $100 in ship's
fund. Educational director advised crew
to make use of Lundeberg School and
upgrade as soon as possible. No beefs or
disputed OT report^. Crew reported it
was proud to be serving country and
union. Crew asked contracts department
to look into war bonus and better life in
surance. All members thanked galley
gang for great job.
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Line), Januaiy 13 — Chairman Michael
F. Hurley, Secretary Bernard Tyler,
Educational Director K. Jones, Deck
Delegate Robert A. Koppel, Engine Del
egate I. Clemmons, Steward Delegate
Billy Gigante. Chairman said there were
no disputes or problems. He noted crew
was glad to be heading home. Educa
tional director encouraged members to
upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer
explained workings of ship's fund to
crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported.
Crew asked language tapes be purchased
for ship. Next port: Bayonne, N.J.
GALVESTON BA V(Sea-Land Ser
vice), Januaiy 20 — Chairman David
Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educa- tional Director H. Schlueter, Deck Dele
gate Robert Shaw. Chairman
announced ship would be paying off in
Elizabeth, N.J. He reminded crew to take
advantage of upgrading opportunities at
Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT re
port^. Notice posted about tighter con
trol at gate when overseas because of
Persian Gulf War. Crew reminded to
cany "Z" card when ashore. Deck depart
ment thanked for keeping vessel very
clean. Special thanks given to galley
gang for good food and keeping every
thing running smoothly.
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Bosun Ferdinand Gongora (left) and
Steward Bill Collins spend the new year
amid the ancient ruins In Athens,
Greece—a well desenred break from
their duties aboard the USNS SeaLand Pacific.
LAWRENCEGIANELLA (Ocean Car
riers), January 27 — Chairman Peter
Hulsebosch, Secretary D. Cunningham,
Educational Director Wayne Toole,
Deck Delegate Don Gates, Engine E)eleg?ite Ernie Lacuza, Steward Delegate
Vincent Ortiz. Chairman updated crew
about pre-employment drug testing. He
thank^ crew for good job of putting to
gether and installing replenishment rigs.
He informed crew about SAB action re
garding reliefs. Educational director ad
vised crew that video training about the
procedures for new rigs is available. He
noted safety manuals are in lounge. Trea
surer aruiounced $127 in ship's fund. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck del
egate reminded crew to keep noise down
and not slam doors. Crew asked con
tracts department about war pay and lack
of mail reaching vessel. Crew asked not
to fill garbage bags completely so deck
department will be able to handle them.
Crew noted need for new washing ma
chine. Steward reminded members to
wash hands and change from clothes
with paint on them before entering mess.
Galley gang thanked for job well done.
LNG GEMINKETC), January 27 —
Chairman Aubrey L. Waters, Secretary
William Christmas, Educational Direc
tor W. Fey, Deck Delegate Amln
Rsuab. Chairman stated contracts re
ceived in last port of call. He thanked
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crewmembers for not smoking during
meal hours in mess hall. He asked crew
to keep noise down and not to slam
doors on 01 and 02 levels. He an
nounced ETC vice president would be
joining vessel in Singapore and new TV
and VCR would be installed soon. Secretaiy thanked crew for keeping mess and
lounges clean. He announced vessel
would be going into yard in late April so
all linens should be turned in before leav
ing ship. Educational director suggested
members upgrade at Lundeberg School.
He also told members to be careful when
ashore. Treasurer reported $375 in ship's
fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported.
Union welfare and upgrading forms re
quested. Steward department thanked for
job well done. Next ports: Arun, Indone
sia and Nagoya, Japan.
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(Maersk Line), January 15 — Chairman
Thomas Grosskurth, Secretary Patrick
Brlggs, Educational Director C.
Petersen, Deck Delegate Brad Shelly,
Engine Delegate Shawn Harlburt, Stew
ard Delegate Andre Zene. Chairman up
dated crew on Persian Gulf situation. He
said small ice machine too small for
crew in hot climates. Secretary an
nounced receipt of Seafarers LOG for
November and December. He said very
little mail has been received. Educational
director urged members to upgrade at
Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported
$200 in ship's fund. Crew reported dis
puted OT for Martin Luther King holi
day. Crew asked contracts department '
about restriction to ship pay. Question
raised regarding extra pay when working
cargo lashings in holds/deck. Steward
had copies of standard freightship agree
ment. Microwave oven received, but
buffer had to be returned as it was wrong
voltage. Crew gave big vote of thanks to
galley gang for good food and excellent
barbecues. Deck department thanked for
nice job painting the pool.
Crewmembers hope war ends soon so
people can live at peace with each other.
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NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land
Service), January 13 — Chairman Louis
W. Hachey, Secretary J. P. Speller, Ed
ucational Director Charles F. Welsh,
Deck Delegate Douglas Jones, Engine
Delegate Nathan Adams, Steward Dele
gate John Willis. Chairman spoke with
captain about draws for new crew com
ing aboard in Houston. He reported
some rooms have refrigerators because
they were installed by U.S. Lines and
they will not be replaced when they
break. Engine delegate reported disputed
OT. Deck and steward delegates had no
beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked to
leave ashtrays alone for smokers. Bath
room fans need repair. 12-4 and 4-8 ABs
need separate phones. Steward department
thanked for good food and job well done.
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Reviewing the most recent voyage on
the Brooks Range are (seated, from
ieft) Steward Deflate Joe Gonzalez,
Chairman M.G. Gutierrez, Education
Director Bob Hamil, (standing, from ieft)
Deck Dei^ate Fred Collins and Engine
Delegate Dave Goosby.
NEDLLOYD HUDSON{Sea-hand Ser
vice), January 27 — Chairman John
Neff, Secretary R. G. Connolly; Educa
tional Director Mike Overgaard, En
gine Delegate Ali Mohsih, Steward
Delegate M. Hussein. Chairman said
crew is requesting more information
about reliefs for permanent personnel, es
pecially if member gets sick or injured.
Secretary said crew discussed telex re
ceived about change in shipping rules
concerning reliefs. Engine delegate re
ported disputed OT. E)eck and steward del
egates reported no beefs or disputed OT.
Bosun reminded crew to keep ship clean.
Crew offered moment of silence over pass
ing of fonner Secretary-Treasurer Joseph
DiGiorgio. Crew thanked Chief Cook
M. Hussein and GSU J.Santiago for
good food and keeping things in order.
Next port: Elizabeth, N.J.
OMI SACRAMENTO (OMl Corp.),
Januaiy 20 — Chairman Ray Gorju,
Secretary David W. Der, Educational
Director Ronald Gordon, Deck Dele
gate Charles Foley, Steward Delegate
John Foster. Captain thanked crew for
good trip. Chairman announced vessel
would pay off January 25. He reminded
crew to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Crew asked
company for shortwave radio. All depart
ments thanked for jobs well done.
OVERSEAS MARIL Viltf (Maritime
Overseas), January 20 — Chairman Paul
Butterworth, Secretary C. Hazzard,
Deck Delegate Peter Pinkerton, Engine
Delegate Richard D. Holmes, Steward
Delegate Charles Wilson. Chairman an
nounced payoff set for Corpus Christi,
Texas on January 27. He advised crew
not to leave vessel without proper relief.
He reminded crew to donate to SPAD
and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck
delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs
or disputed OT reported by engine and
steward delegates. Crew asked contracts
department for clarification on duties for
DEU. Crew thanked steward department
for job well done. Members reminded to
clean rooms before leaving. Galley gang
thanked for job well done and wonderful
holiday dinner and spread.
OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Over
seas), January 13 — Chairman Richard
O'Brien, Secretary Hector Guilbes, Ed
ucational Director D. Campos, Deck
Delegate William Jackson, Engine Dele
gate Kenneth Harder, Steward Dele
gate M. Ortez. Educational director
urged all members to attend Piney Point
to upgrade their skills. No beefs or dis
pute OT reported. Seafarers LOGs re
ceived. Crew asked contracts department
for clarification about which contract is
being used during Persian Gulf crisis and
to seek from the company a change in lo
cation where reliefs join the vessel.
PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), Jan
uary 28 —- Chairman S. Drafts, Secre
tary J. Casalino, Educational Director
L. Lee, Deck Delegate Chris Fairfax,
Engine Delegate Mel Grayson, Steward
Delegate Adolphus Young. Chairmw
reminded crew to separate trash, order
paper bags and eliminate use of plastics.
He updated members on use of washing
machine in laundry room. Educational di
rector told members to take advantage of
upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg
School. Treasurer announced $270 in
ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported. Letter from Angus "Red" Camp
bell posted on bulletin board concerning
gulf crisis and change in shipping rules.
Crew asked to show consideration of othr
ers by holding noise down. Crew re
ceived job-well-done commendation
from captain of USS Detroit for consol
operation.
RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service),
January 20 — Chairman Howard C.
Knox, Secretary H. Johnson, Deck Del- *
egate Robert Brakeman, Steward Dele
gate Alfred L. DeSlmone. All delegates
reported beefs. Crew thanked steward de
partment for wonderful Christmas diiuier
and keeping ship clean.
SAM HOUSTON (Waterman), Januaiy
4 — Chairman L. R. Coiangeio, Secre
tary C. Rotdts, Educational Director
Russell W. Zeller. Chairman asked con
tracts department for clarification if com
pany payroll master can override call for
replacement of member. Educational di
rector advised bosun to give repair list to
chief engineer rather than chief mate.
Deck and engine delegates reported dis
puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported by steward delegate. Crew asked
company to repair TV or replace stolen
remote control. Crew advised to make
sure pay is accurate before leaving pay
off area. Crew will talk with patrolrnan
about changes in shipping rules created
by gulf situation. Next port: New Or
leans.
SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land
Service), January 27 — Chairman John
Bertolino, Secretary Robert Outlaw,
Engine Delegate Jerry Dellinger. Chair
man armounced payoff scheduled upon
arrival February 3. He said TV antenna
would be repaired and new 21-inch TV
is ordered. Secretary said all was going
well. He reminded those leaving vessel
to strip linens and clean rooms. Engine
delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis
puted OT reported by deck and steward
delegates. Crew asked for dryer to be re
paired. Galley gang thanked for its fine
work.
SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser
vice), January 24 — Chairman W. C.
Byrd, Secretary J. Darrow, Educational
Director C. M. Devonish, Deck Dele
gate Claude Dick, Engine Delegate
Charles Grogan, Steward Delegate
Sisto DeAnda. Engine delegate reported
disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported by deck and steward delegates.
Crew asked company to provide more
variety of beef, fish and fresh fruit and
more skim milk. Crew still waiting for in
dividual room refrigerators. Vote of
thanks given to steward department.
Next port: Houston.
SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), January 29 — Chairman
S. J. Rallo, Secretary L. Perales, Engine
Delegate Valentin Martinez, Steward
Delegate Jessie Lee James. Chairman
said crew is requesting another washing
machine be installed as present one is
constantly in use. He advised crew to be
on watch for strangers coming aboard
and keep doors locked in port. Educa
tional director urged members to attend
Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported. Crew thanked captain for replac
ing VCR. Steward department thanked
for cleaning up ship. Deck and engine de
partments thai^ed for cleaning and paint
ing their areas. Next ports: Elizabeth,
N.J., Jacksonville, Fla. and San Juan.
SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land
Service), January 20 — Chairman Mar
vin Zimbro, Secretary E. Vazquez, Edu
cational Director David Dukehart.
Chairman talked with crew about laws
prohibiting plastics being dumped over
board. He reminded crew to separate
plastics from garbage. Secretary said ev
erything was running smoothly. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
asked contracts department to seek addi
tional AB and steward assistant for ship
during next negotiation. Vote of thanks
given to galley gang for job well done.
SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land
Service), January 27 — Chairman S.
Call, Secretary M. Sami, Deck IDelegate
J. S. McKnight, Engine Delegate Rich
ard Surrick, Steward Delegate Paul
Fiore. Treasurer armounced $75 in
ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported. Crew reminded to strip beds be
fore signing off vessel. Members asked
for lounge TV to be repaired or replaced.
They also asked for additional copies of
freightship agreement. Next port: Seattle.
SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand Service), January 20 — Chairman
J. A. Lewis, Secretary Paul Calimer.
Chairman armounced vessel would pay
off January 22 in Tacoma, Wash. Engine
delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs
or disputed OT reported by deck and
steward delegates. Change in shipping
rules notice posted. Bosun donated 50
movies purchased from captain to unli
censed members' movie locker. Next
port: Tacoma.
SEA-LAND ILE DE FRANCE (SeaLand Service), January 13 — Chairman
J. Hassan, Secretary E. Doffoh, Educa
tional Director E. Bain, Deck Delegate
M. Masek, Steward Delegate William
Campbell. No beefs or disputed OT re
ported. Nejtt ports: Boston and Eliza
beth, N.J.
SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser
vice), January 27 — Chairman A. R. McCree, Secretary P. P. Lopez,
Educational Director G. R. Speckman,
Deck Delegate R. E. Charrion, Engine
Delegate J. M. Graves, Steward Dele
gate D. S. Skretta. Chairman armounced
everything running fine. He will ask pa
trolman about crew reliefs. He thanked
crew for keeping vessel clean. He noted
port time would be short as ship is be
hind schedule. Secretary advised crew to
see patrolman with questions concemirig
upgrading at Lundeberg School. He
asked members to keep reading material
in lounge. Educational director urged
crew to read Seafarers LOG for union
matters and current events. No beefs or
disputed OT reported. Crew warned to
keep eye out for suspicious people
aboard ship and in port. Next port: Ta
coma, Wash.
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SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser
vice), January 30 — Chairman M.
Whitsitt, Secretary Frank Sison, Educa
tional Director J. Martin, Deck Dele
gate B. Trainer, Engine Delegate S.
AInagbig, Steward Delegate R.
Rombach. Treasurer noted $43 in ship's
fund. No beefs or disputed OT report^.
Crew advised not to turn back rhooring
lines while docking or undocking vessel.
Members reminded to keep lounge clean
and asked officers to stay out of crew's
lounge. Electrician thanked for provid
ing extra lighting in work areas. Galley
gang thanked for good food and barbe
cues. Next port: Long Beach, Calif.
SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage
ment), January 6 — Chairman S. W.
Parr, Secretary P. Batayias, Deck Dele
gate G. E. Warren. Chairman urged all
members to read letter received from
headquarters posted on bulletin board.
He asked crew to stay aboard as long as
possible because Of situation in Persian
Gulf. He reminded members they should
be properly relieved before signing off.
Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No
beefs or disputed OT reported by engine
and steward delegates. Bosun noted food
on last trip was not sufficient in quantity
and quality. Crew thanked steward de
partment for job well done. Next port:
New Orleans.
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uary 27 — Chairman C. Gutierrez, SeCretmy R. Kennedy, Educational Director
H. Bergeron, En^ne Delegate P. Boyd
Jr. Secretary reminded members to re
turn ice cream bowls to galley. He asked
members to turn in any excess linens.
Treasurer announced $25 in ship's ftmd.
Engine delegate reported disputed OT.
No beefs or disputed OT reported by
deck ^d steward delegates. Letter from
Maritime Administration regarding ter
rorists read to crew and posted. Crew de
bated need for protection aboard ship
from chemical weapons. Members rec
ommended watches be stood 24 hours a
day and noise be kept down in passage
way for those sleeping. Vote of thanks
given to steward department.
AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacific
Gulf Marine), February 10 — Chairman
Charles Davis, Secretary M. Pond, Edu
cational Director L. Parker, Deck Dele
gate Donald Smith, Engine Delegate L.
V. Hargeshiemer, Steward Delegate
Dante Slack. Chairman told crew ship's
fund has $80 outstanding because new
movies were purchased. He praised stew
ard department for job well done. Sec
retary reported arrival of January
Seafarers LOG. Educational director
annoimced 140 movies aboard ship,
but VCR needs repairs. No beefs or
disputed OT reported.
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he Seafarers Pension Plan an
nounces the retirement of 13
members this month. A total of 11
sailed in the deep sea division, while
one each came from the inland and
Great Lakes divisions.
Two of the new pensioners were
bom outside the United States. They
are deep sea members Gerald J. Mc
Carthy (Canada) and Stanislaw
Kolasa (Poland).
Two other retirees, Arthur Beck
and William D. Morris, were class
mates in the July 1974 recertified
bosun training at Piney Point, Md.
Brief biographical sketches of these
and the other new pensioners follow.
DEEP SEA
ARTHUR
BECK, 62,
joined the Seafar
ers in May 1951
in his native
New York City.
A veteran of the
Army from 1946
to 1948, Pen
sioner Beck assisted in several or
ganizational drives between sailing
in the deck department. He became
a recertified bosun in September
.1974 at the Lundeberg School. He
lives in Keyes, Calif.
JACK D. BROWN, 62, Joined the
SIU in March 1945 in the port of
Tampa, Fla. Bom in nearby Lake
land, he served in the Marines from
1952 to 1954. Pensioner Brown
shipped in the deck department, last
sailing as an AB before retiring to
Mobile, Ala. -EDMUND L.
BURNETT, 63,
joined the union
in May 1960 in
the port of Hous
ton. The Hono
lulu native sailed
in the steward de
partment. Pensioner Bumett now
calls Galveston, Texas home.
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 brief biographical
sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well,
and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happi
ness and health in the days ahead.
JOHN B.
CRANE JR., 65,
joined the Seafar
ers in August
1951 in the port
of Savannah, Ga.
He was bom in
Georgia and
served in the
Navy from 1943 to 1945. Pensioner
Crane shipped in the deck depart
ment. He resides in Clermont, Ga.
RALE DAVIS,
62, joined the
SIU in July 1957
in the port of
New Orleans.
Pensioner Davis
last sailed as a
QMED before he
retired to his na
tive Pearl River, La.
fied steward at the Lundeberg
School in November 1980, Pen
sioner Kolasa wrote: "1 am proud to
be a member of this organization,
SIU, which gavQ me the chance to
become an educated person." He
calls New York City home.
PHILIP B.LIV
INGSTON, 66,
joined the SIU in
September 1947
in the port of
Norfolk, Va. The
Massachusetts na
tive shipped in
the galley gang.
Pensioner Livingston resides in Fre
mont, Calif.
GERALD J. MC
CARTHY, 66,
EDWARD JOHNSON, 59, joined
the union in November 1961 in the
port of Baltimore. Bom in Catonsville, Md., he served in the Air
Force from 1950 to 1952. Pensioner
Johnson graduated as a recertified
steward from the Lundeberg School
in December 1985. He lives in Balti
more.
joined the union
in May 1947 in
the port of New
York. He was
bom in New
foundland, Can
ada and sailed in
the deck department. Pensioner Mc
Carthy also is a member of District
2-MEBA. He has retired to South
Ohio, Nova Scotia, Canada.
STANISLAW
KOLASA, 65,
joined the Seafar
ers in May 1959
in the port of
New York. A na
tive of
Brzostowa, Po
land, he served in
the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to
1951. Upon graduating as a recerti
WILLIAM D. MORRIS, 65,
joined the Seafarers in Febmary
1953 in his native New York.
Known as "Rocky," he served in the
Navy from 1943 to 1947. Pensioner
Morris became a recertifred bosun at
the Lundeberg School in July 1974.
He continued his upgrading by at
tending the LNG class at Piney
Point in 1978. He calls Baltimore
home.
SPAD is your eyes and ears to
government while you are at
work. Keep it working for
you. Donate today.
Wedding Bells for SIUMember Venable
BID member Robert W. Venable and Maria Isolina Car
doso, who is from Sao Paulo, Brazil, recently tied the knot
in Jacksonville, Fla. Originally from Boston, but now sailing
out of the port of Jacksonville, Venable joined the SIU two
years ago. He sails as an AB aboard Crowley TMT vessels.
Elected legislators are confronted
with issues concerning the maritime
industry on almost a daily basis. Sea
farers must make their voices heard on
legislation that directly affects their Uvelihoods.
The Seafarers Political Action Donation, or SPAD, is
made up of the voluntary contributions from SIU mem
bers. Through support of elected candidates, the SIU can
work with legislators to promote the American merchant
marine, protect the jobs of its members and
pursue a better economic and social way of
life for their famiUes. Such mainstays of
the American merchant marine as the
Jones Act and Cargo Preference are
debated continuously in Congress.
Federal agencies issue rules that
regulate the maritime industry.
SPAD monies are used solely
to assist the agenda of Seafarers
and their famiUes.
FRANK J.
SIRIGNANO,
69, joined the
SIU in June 1972
in the |K)rt of
New York. The
Brooklyn native
served in the
Army from 1941
to 1945. He upgraded to assistant
cook in March 1978 at the
Lundeberg School. In between ship
ping, Pensioner Sirignano worked in
the Jacksonville, Fla. hall. His last
voyage was on the Sea-Land Cru
sader. He lives in Jacksonville.
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JOSEPH W. BERRYMAN, 62,
joined the union in November 1962
in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served
in the Air Force from 1946 to 1949.
Pensioner Berryman sailed as a cap
tain on Interstate Oil Transport ves
sels before he retired to his native
Surry, Va.
GREAT LAKES
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WALTER W. DURECKI, 60,
joined the Seafarers in December
1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in
Rogers City, Mich., he served in the
Army from 1954 to 1956. Pensioner
Durecki spent many seasons sailing
in the deck department aboard the
Detroit Edison. He continues to re
side in Rogers City.
NOTICE
Maritime Day Service
To Be Held in Texas
A Maritime Day service
will be held on May 18 at
10:00 a.m. at the Sundial Me
morial on L^eshore Drive in
Port Arthur, Texas. All SIU
members and retirees are in
vited to attend.
Additionally, the local port
chaplains have asked that
names of individuals who have
died at sea be forwarded to Fa
ther Sinclair Oubre, so men
tion can be made of these
seamen diuing the service.
Father Sinclair Oubre can
be reached by telephone at
(409) 866-5088 or in writing
at 6825 Gladys Street; Beau
mont, Texas 77706.
PERSONALS
WALLY LAU
Mail from Jack and me has
been retumed several times.
Where are you? Please contact
J & J Sartup at 675
Summerfield Road, Apt. #15,
Santa Rosa, California 95405.
TELESFORO VASQUEZ
Please contact the Seafarers
LOG at (301) 899-0675 to ob
tain a message regarding your
father's estate.
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SANTOS G. ALEGAR
Pensioner
Santos G.
Alegar,
71, passed
away Feb
ruary 5.
Bom in
the Philip
pines, he
joined the Marine Cooks and
Stewards in 1956 in the port of
San Francisco. He retired from
the MCS in 1978, the same
year the union merged with the
AGLIWD.
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Pensioner
Daniel
M. Alvino, 81,
died Feb
ruary 24.
The Jer
sey City,
N.J. na
tive joined the Seafarers in Jan
uary 1947 in the port of New
York. The deck department
member was very active in
union efforts. Brother Alvino
started collecting his pension
in February 1971.
JOE C. ARNOLD
Pensioner
Joe C. Ar
nold, 76,
passed
away Feb
ruary 25.
He was
bom in
North
Carolina and served in the
Navy from 1942 to 1944.
Brother Amold joined the SIU
in August 1947 in the port of
Norfolk, Va. He began draw
ing his pension in September
1983.
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GEORGE BARNES
Pensioner George Bames, 73,
died Febraary 12. After serving
in the Marines from 1944 to
1946, he joined the union in
his native Philadelphia in April
1957. Brother Bames last
sailed in the deck department
in August 1986.
FERDINAND BERNARD
Pensioner
Ferdi
nand Berrnard, 72,
passed
away Febmary 12.
A veteran
of the
Anny ftwm 1942 to 1946,
Brother Bemaid joined the Sea
farers in Febmary 1948 in his
native New Orleans. He sailed
in the steward department be
fore retiring in July 1983. He
was buried in New Orleans*
Lake Lawn Park Cemetery.
ARVEL M. BINION
Pensioner
Arvel M.
Binion,
65, died
Febmary
19. Bom
in
Crowley,
La., he
served in the Navy from 1944
to 1946. After joining the SIU
1 in June 1951 in Wilmington,
Calif., he shipped in the engine
department aboard Waterman
vessels. He started collecting
his pensioii in January 1984.
WILLIARDBLUMEN
Pensioner
Williard
Blumen,
73,
passed
away
March
13. He
joined the
union in May 1951 in his na
tive New York. The deck de
partment veteran began
collecting his pension in July
1969.
JOSE BORGES
Pensioner Jose Borges, 71,
died January 22. He joined the
Marine Cooks and Stewards in
1957. The galley gang veteran
retired in April 1974, four
years before the MCS merged
with the AGLIWD. Brother
Borges is survived by his wife,
Natividad.
JERRY BROWN
Pensioner Jerry Brown, 89,
passed away £)eceniber 24,
1990 at his home in Oakland,
Calif. A native of Louisiana, he
joined the Marine Cooks and
Stewards in 1946 and started
collecting his pension in July
1969. Brother Brown was bur
ied in St. Joseph Cemetery in
San Pablo, Calif.
JACKSON R. CAVANAUGH
Jackson R. Cavanaugh, 57,
died Febmary 24. Bom in Los
Angeles, he served in the Navy
from 1951 to 1960. Brother
Cavanaugh joined the Seafar
ers in October 1970 in the port
of New Orleans. He upgraded
his deck department rating at
the Lundeberg School in 1973
and 1975. He was an active
member at the time of his
death.
PABLOP.DOLENDO
Pensioner
Pablo P.
Dolendo,
71, suf
fered a
fatal heart
attack
Febmary
18. The
black gang member was bom
in the Philippines. He joined
the union in Febmary 1953 in
the port of New York. Brother
Dolendo started collecting his
pension in January 1975.
ALFRED FARIAS
Pensioner
Alfred
Farias,
80, died
of a heart
attack Au
gust 8,
1990. A
native of
Hawaii, he joined the Marine
Cooks and Stewards in 1940.
Brother Farias began drawing
his pension in December 1972.
He was buried at Holy Sepul
chre Cemetery in Hayward,
Calif. His wife, Julia, survives
him.
LEO DEKENS
Pensioner Leo Dekens, 65,
passed away January 26. The
Riverside, Calif, native served
in the Navy from 1942 to
1945. He joined the SIU in No
vember 1962 in the port of Wil
mington, Calif. Brother
Dekens' first ship as a steward
department member was the
Northwestem Victory. He re
tired in April 1986.
EDWARD R. LAFOUGE
Pensioner
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Edward
R. "Frenchy"La
Fouge,
72,
passed
away re1 centlyin
Califomia. Bom in Seattle, he
was a member of the Marine
Cooks and Stewards and came
aboard the AGLIWD in 1978
when MCS merged. Brother
LaFouge was held as a prisoner
of war in the Philippines for
three-and-a-half years during
World War 11. He started col
lecting his pension in 1979. He
was biuied at Holy Cross Cem
etery in San Pedro, Calif. He is
survived by three children and
four grandchildren.
LEONLOCKEY
Pensioner
Leon
Lockey,
70, was
the victim
of a
house fire
Febmary
20. The
native of Fayetteville, N.C.
served in the Army from 1942
to 1949. He joined the Seafar
ers in June 1956 in the port of
Baltimore. Brother Lockey up
graded his engine department
rating at the Lundeberg School
in 1974. He began drawing his
pension in September 1985.
ROBERTA. LORD
Robert A.
Lord, 63,
died
March 2.
After
serving in
the Army
from
1944 to
1947, he joined the SIU in
April 1968 in his native New
York. Brother Lord upgraded
his deck department rating at
the Lundeberg School in 1974.
JAMES B. LUNA
Pensioner
James B.
Lima, 83,
passed
away
April 3,
1990.
ThePhiltpprnes
native served in the Army be
fore joining the Marine Cooks
and Stewards in 1945. He re
tired in 1970 after sailing ,
aboard the Oregon Mail.
Brother Luna's remains were
scattered at sea. He is survived
by a daughter, Susan Hughes,
and a grandson, Rormie
Hughes.
ANTHONY J. MELANSON
Pensioner
Anthony
J. Meianson, 75,
died Feb
mary 22.
He was
bom in
New
foundland, Canada and served
in the U.S. Army from 1943 to
1945. Brother Melanson joined
the SIU in October 1947 in the
port of New York. The engine
department veteran also was a
member of District 2-MEBA.
He started drawing his pension
in March 1981.
ULDARICO MERJUDIO
Pensioner
Uldarico
Merjudio,
106,
passed
away Feb
mary 22.
The Phil
ippines
native was believed to have
been the oldest living member
at the time of his death. After
serving in the Navy from 1919
to 1924, he joined the Seafar
ers in December 1944 in the
port of New York. Brother
Meijudio sailed in the steward
department before he retired in
September 1969. He remained
active in his retirement, attend
ing a pensioners conference in
1970 and the union's 50th anni
versary celebration in 1988,
both at Piney Point, Md. He
was buried in St. Peter's Ceme
tery in West Brighton, N.Y. He
is survived by his wife, Therese Golez.
JOSEPH P. NEVERS
Pensioner Joseph P. Nevers,
67, died Febmary 19. Bom in
Pittsburgh, he joined the union
in March l944 in the port of
Philadelphia. Brother Nevers
shipped in the deck depart
ment. He started drawing his
pension in March 1981.
EVANGELOS P. NONIS
Pensioner Evangelos P. Nonis,
76, passed away recently. He
was bom in Greece and joined
the Seafarers in October 1961
in the port of New York. The
black gang member began col
lecting his pension in June
1979.
EDMUND PACHECO
Pensioner
^dmund
Pacheco,
60, suf
fered a
fatid heart
attack
Febmary
25. He
joined the SIU in March 1949
in his native New York. The
engine department member up
graded his rating at the
Lundeberg School in March
1975. Brother Pacheco retired
in August 1986.
FELIMON PENIARANDA
Pensioner Felimon Peniaranda,
78, died Febmary 18 in a Seat
tle hospital. Bom in the Philip
pines, he joined the Marine
.Cooks and Stewards in 1951.
He started collecting his pen
sion in 1972, six years before
MCS merged with the
AGLIWD. Brother Peniaranda
is survived by his wife, Vilma.
ALEJANDRO R. PEREZ
Pensioner Alejandro R. Perez,
80, passed away December 9,
1990. The Corozol, P.R. native
joined the Marine Cooks and
Stewards in 1954. Brother
Perez began drawing his pen
sion in Febmary 1971.
JOHND.PSATHAS
Pensioner
John D.
Psathas,
86, died
recently.
He was
bom in
Greece
and
joined the Seafarers in Novem
ber 1957 in the port of New
York. Brother Psathas sailed in
the deck department. He retired
in November 1969.
BRYON RICKETTS
Pensioner Bryon Ricketts, 91,
passed away March 1. The na
tive of Jamaica was a charter
member of the SIU, having
signed on in January 1939 in
the port of Boston. The galley
gang member's first vessel was
the City of Chattanooga.
Brother Ricketts started draw
ing his pension in April 1964.
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FRANCISCO SOLIS
Pensioner Francisco Solis, 73,
died Febmary 27. Bom in
Puerto Rico, he joined the
union in May 1945 in the port
of New York. Brother Solis
shipped in the steward depart
ment until he retired in June
1978.
ALFRED T.VAUGHN
Alfred T.
Vaughn,
61,
passed
away
March
12. A na
tive of
Franklin
County, Va., he graduated
from the Andrew Fumseth
Training School in Baltimore
in May 1960. He upgraded his
engine department rating at the
Lundeberg School in 1976,
1977 and 1981. Brother
Vaughn was shipping from the
port of Jacksonville, Fla. when
he died.
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GERALD C. WESTPHAL
Pensioner Gerald C. Westphal,
70, was the victim of a fatal
heart attack March 1. After en
listing in the Coast Guard dur
ing World War 11, he joined the
SIU in 1949. Brother Westphal
served the Seafarers as a patrol
man and port agent across the
Gr^at Lakes in Chicago, Mil
waukee and Detroit. He retired
in 1967. He was buried in
Milwaukee's Veterans Ceme
tery. He is survived by his
wife, Florence; a son, SIU
bosun Gerald M.; a daughter,
Delores Penkwitz; and four
grandchildren.
ROBERT WILLIAMS
Pensioner Robert Williams, 72,
died November 28,1990. The
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JONATHAN SIMAR
Jonathan Simar, 73, died Janu
ary 23. A native of Iota, La., he
joined the Seafarers in Septem
ber 1964 in the port of Port Ar
thur, Texas. Boatman Simar
shipped as an engineer before
he began collecting his p>ension
in June 1981.
Washington native joined the
Marine Cooks and Stewards in
March 1959 in the port of Seat
tle. Brother Williams started
collecting his pension in Febru
ary 1981.
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LEWIS G. GIBBS
THOMAS NOBLE
Pensioner
Lewis G.
Gibbs,
69, suc
cumbed
to cancer
March 8
at his
home in
Townsend, Va. Bom in Capeville, Va., he served in the
Navy from 1940 to 1956. Boat
man Gibbs joined the union in
December 1972 in the port of
Norfolk, Va. He sailed as an
engineer until his retirement in
March 1984. He was buried in
the Capeville Masonic Cemeteiy.
Pensioner
Thomas
Noble,
92, suf
fered a
fatal heart
attack
January
25. Bom
in Wisconsin, he joined the
SIU in Febmaiy 1960 in the
port of New York. Brother
Noble shipped as a fireman be
fore he retired in April 1966.
He was buried in the Green Hill
Cemeteiy in Saratoga, Wis.
GEORGE M. GLOER
Pensioner
George
M. Gloer,
82,
passed
away Feb
ruary 21.
A native
of
Luckey, La., he joined the Sea
farers in August 1963 in the
port of Port Arthur, Texas.
Boatman Gloer shipped as an
enginwr for Sabine Towing.
He started drawing his pension
in September 1973.
THOMAS H. MARONSKI
Pensioner Thomas H.
Maronski, 65, died January 4.
He joined the SIU in June
1961 in his native Philadel
phia. Boatman Maronski sailed
in the engine department for
Curtis Bay Towing. He began
collecting his pension in Au
gust 1987.
EARL E. MOORE
Earl E. Moore, 52, passed
away January 27. He was bom
in Call Junction, Texas and
served in the Navy from 1956
to 1959. Boatman Moore
joined the union in Febmary
1965 in the port of Port Arthur,
Texas. He sailed as a tugboat
ROBERT VAN DINTER
Robert
Van Dinter, 55,
passed
away Feb
mary 18.
The Appleton.
Wis. na
tive served in the Navy from
1952 to 1955. He joined the
Seafarers in July 1964 in the
port of Detroit. Brother Van
Dinter an active member of the
engine department at the time
ofhisdeath.
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CUSTODIO CECILIO
Pensioner
Custodio
Cecilio,
79, suc
cumbed
to cancer
Novem
ber 29,
1990.
The Gloucester, Mass. native
was one of the first members
of the Atlantic Fishermen's
Union. Brother Cecilio sailed
as a fishing boat captain until
he retired in April 1976, prior
to the union's merger with the
AGLIWD. He was buried in
Gloucester's Calvary Ceme
tery. His wife, Mary, survives
him.
Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice
COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage
Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for
health tare coverage under the mles and regulations of the
Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a
premium, welfare coverage directly from the plan.
Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage
must notify the plan office inunediately 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 tte membership services office at: 1-800-CLAIMS4 (1-800-252-4674) or may write to:
COBRA Program
^ Seafarers Welfare Plan
/
5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746.
Know Your Rights
FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of
the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters
District makes specific provision for safeguarding
the membership's money and Union finances. The
constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified
Public Accountants every year, which is to be sub
mitted to the membership by the Secretary-Trea
surer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file
members, elected by the membership, makes exam
ination each year of the finances of the Union and
reports fully their findings and recommendations.
Members of this committee may make dissenting
reports, specific recommendations and separate
findings.
TRUST FUNDS. AU trust fiinds of the SIU
Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are
administered in accordance with the provisions of
various trust fund agreements. All these agreements
specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall
equally consist of Union and management represen
tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and
disbursements of trust funds are made only upon '
approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust ftind
financial records are available at the headquarters of
the various trust funds.
SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping
rights and seniority are protected exclusively 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 bycertified mail, return receipt requested. The
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 Seafarers Appeals Board.
CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts 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 official fails to protect their contractual
rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU
port agent.
EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS
LOG.The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained
firom.publishing any article serving the political pur
poses of any individual in the Union, officer or
member. It dso has refrained from publishing arti
cles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective
membership. This established policy has been reaf
firmed by membership action at the September 1960
meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibil
ity for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial
board which consists of the Executive Board of the
Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from
among its ranks, one individual to cany out this
responsibility.
PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be
paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU
unless an official Union receipt is given for same.
Under no circumstances should any memberpay any
money for any reason unless he is given such receipt.
In the event anyone attempts to require any such
payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if
a member is required to make a payment and is given
an official receipt, but feels that he should not have
been required to make such payment, this should
immediately be reported to Union headquarters.
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI
GATIONS. Copies of theSIU constitution are avail
able in all Union halls. All members should obtain
copies of this constitution so as to familiarize them
selves with its contents. Any time a member feels
any other member or officer is attempting to deprive
him of any constitutional right or obligation by any
methods such as dealing with charges, trials, 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. Consequently, 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 theequal
rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union
headquarters.
SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO
NATION—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 aqd furthering of the
American Merchant Marine with improved employ
ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the
advancement of trade union concepts. In connection
with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to
political candidates for elective office. All contribu
tions are voluntary. Nocontribution may be solicited
or received because of force, job discrimination,
financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a
condition of membership in the Union orof employ
ment. If a contribution 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 involuntary. A
member should support SPAD to protect and further
his economic, political and social interests, and
American trade union concepts.
If at any timea member feels that any of the above
rights have been violated, or that he has been
denied his constitutional right of access to Union
records or information, he should immediately
notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquar
ters by certified mail, return receipt requested.
The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs,
Md. 20746.
NOTICE
All Seafarers are advised to keep voting
in mind when they plan to be away from
home whether for work or pleasure.
Members of the U.S. armed forces or
merchant marine and their spouses and
dependents temporarily residing outside
the United States and other overseas
citizens voting under the Uniformed and
Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
may apply for an absentee ballot by
mailing a Federal Post Card Application
(FPCA) to the county absentee voting
clerk. The completed FPCA must be
submitted from outside the county and
received by the county absentee voting
clerk not later than seven days brfore
the election. Ballots are mailed approx
imately 45 days before the election and
voted ballots must be received by the
close of polls on election day.
Questions which cannot be answered
locally may be referred to the Director,
Federal Voting Assistance Program, De
partment of Defense, Pentagon. Wash
ington, D.C. 20301-1155, or call (202)
695-0663.
Gov't Services Members Benefit from Computer
The USNS Pecos, a Military Sealift Command (MSG) fleet
oiler crewed by members of the SlU's Gov't Services
Division, is the first MSG ship to be outfitted with fiber optic
cables to run its shipboard computer system. Showing
Pecos captain Mark LaRochelle how to work the system,
which will improve shipboard communications, are MSG
employees Tom Grabow (seated) and Tony DeVenuta.
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class 468 are (front row, left to right) Ben Cusic (instructor), Charles A. Venders,
Ray Mack, Michael Ribeiro, Pete Murtagh, Andre Skevnick, Misty J. Shaw, Roger
Shivers, (second row) Willis E. Gaboon, Edward E. Louis, Andrea L. Simmons,
Kimberly M. Casto, Erik R. Larka, Bryan Blackwell, Steve Hoffman, Anthony
DeCicco, Thomas Humphreys, Danette M. Funk, Norman A. Jackson, Ron Brown
and Ryan Nowacki.
SCAfAKiRS LOG
Trainee Lifeboat Class 469—^The graduates of trainee lifeboat class 469
are (front row, left to right) Keeper Brown, Steve Derham, Dean Layer, Charles
Collier Jr., Antony Bach, Rodney Baptiste, Richard A. Guitar, Robert Ditch Jr.,
Robert M. Penn, (second row) Clinton Bows, Tim Dumsha, Eric McKinney, John
Mannino, Rodney Jimenez, Darryl Coale, Robert L. Rice Jr., Robert M. Ely, Scott
M. Langlois, Kelly J. McDonald, Jasper Brown, (third row) Tommy Gainey, Barrett
Duncan, Eric Jeffers, Adam Clifton, Otis J. Hawks II, Robert Grove, Russell R.
Benjamin, Fred M. Stover III and Joseph H. Buczynski.
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led these eight members in classroom and practical shop training of mechanical
refrigeration and repair techniques. With Malzkuhn, far right, are (front row, left to
right) Eugene Thompson, RickGrosso, (second row) Robert Zientak, David Tillman,
Rick Harris, Jim Musker, Isadora Campbell and Charlie Betz.
Welding—Completing the four-week welding course are (front row, left to right)
Butch Vane, Curtis Jackson, John Smith, (second row) Bill Foley (instructor), Brett
Gary Lammers, Mike Las Dulce and Billy D. West.
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Visier, Heley O. Mareno, (second row) Mark Guinn, James L. Wood II, Jim Brown
(instructor) and George Walker.
Upgraders Lifeboat Class 469—Learning lifeboat skills and water sur
vival techniques leads to lifeboatman certification at the Lundeberg School. Under
the instruction of Jim Moore (right), the following members completed the course of
study: (from left to right) Bobby Williams, Jr., German Valerie, Nelson Griffin, Lionel
Leroy Noble and Pedro Aponte.
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(front row, left to right) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Clinton Sherrod (MSG),
Augustus C. Udan, Robert Hathcock (MSG), Charles Conine, Michael Congress,
Ralph Carlton (MSG), Karl Scott, Joey Mateo, Otis Marshall, Thomas Wilhelm
(MSG), (second row) Rafael Rosado, Dwayne A. Saunders (MSG), Frank Messick,
Wesley Fry, Norman Tourtellot, Frank Hedge, Steve Nelson, Robert Seaman, John
Bulawan, Robert St. Robert (MSG), (third row) Mark Gowan, Andrew Wessner, Jon
Deenik,Roberto Bonilla, Vincent Moore (MSG), Daniel Blue (MSG), Frank Templeton and Charles Franks.
Able Seaman Class—^The Lundeberg School graduated 25 members as able
bodied seamen on February 27. Sitting in front is Jeff Frank. In the front row (left to
right) are Mark Stabler, Charles Werner, Lindy Beth Wilkin, Erik Bekkelund, Carlos
Goncalves, Greg Jenkins, All Lugman, Fr. Beasley, (second row) Dennis Thomp
son, Matthew Holley, Walt Ritvalsky, Kevin Struzik, Nicholas Carey, Glenn Tate
Steven Williams, Steve Nelson, Jake Cairaczynski (instructor), (third row) Keviri
Baldado, George Bishop, Joe Cullison, Stephen Votta, Tim Thompson, Chuck
Larson, Shawn Orr, David Endom and Phil Maguire (instructor).
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Oil Spill Course
Hie following is the current course schedule for May-September 1991 at
the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are
geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American
maritime industry.
The course schedule may chanjge to reflect the membership's and
industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the
Persian Gulf.
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Comj^kiiOn
Date
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May 13
May 17
June 24
June 28
August s . .
August 9', M'
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September30
Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken.
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Oil Spill Prevention &
Contkinment (1 week)
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SHiSijCMm
FULL S-week Swslbns
June 3
August 12
Cbeck-In
Date
June 3
September 30
Course
Stevmrd Decertification
Bosun Recertificafion
(Last)
(First)
Completion
Date
July 8
November 4
Date of Birth.
(Middle)
Address-
Mo./I?ay/Year
(Street)
(City)
(State)
Telephoned
(Zip Code)
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(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.
• Yes
• No
If yes, which program: fromJ
ABEflESL Lifebwit l^paration Course
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Check-In
Date
July 29
July 29
July 29
September 29
June 17
Conqdmion
Date
September 13
September 13
September 13
October 18
July 12
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.
RATING
DATE
DATE OF
VESSEL
HELD
SHIPPED
DISCHARGE
• Yes GNo
to
Last grade of school completed.
(dates attended)
Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses?
• Yes • No
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Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations coufses? • 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
Primary language spoken
• ^# # •:
Course
High Scbofd Equivalency (GED)
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
English as a Seqand Language (ESL)
I am interested in the following
course(s) checked below or
indicated here if not listed
Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program?
Date available for training
Check-In
Completion
Date
Date
May 13
August 2 ;
September 30
December 20 #
Fireman/Watertender and Oiler
June 10
July 19
September 2
1 October 11
All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. \
Pumproom Maintenance & Operations September 30
NovembersMarine Electrical Maintenance
Augusts
September 27
Refrigeration Systems
Maintenance & Operations
May 27
Julys
August 19
September 27
Marine Electronics Technician
May 27
August 16
September 30
December 20
Electro-Hydraulics
June 10
July 19
Basic Electronics
April IS
May 10
Hydrauiics
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June 10
July S
July 22
August 16
Refrigerated Containers Maintenance
Julys
August 2
Welding
September 30
October 2S
All students in the Engine Department will have a two-Week Sealift
Familiarization class at the end of their regular course.
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Home Port.
Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held
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SIGNATURE.
DepartmenL
Seniority
If yes, (ibursels) taken
engine Upgratling Courses
Book #_
Social Security #_
U.S. Citizen:
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UP6RAIUMG APPUaWN
Name-
Check-in
Completion
Course
Date
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Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker,
AU open-ended (contad admissions#!
Chief Cook, Chief Steward
office fpr starting dates)
Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. ' #
July 26
October 4
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Date
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May 13
June 21
Julys
August 16
September 2
October 11
An students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior
to the Seallft Operations and Maintenance course.
Lifeboatman
May 13
May 24
May 27
June 7
Jane 10
June 21
June
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Julys
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July 19
July 22
August 2
August 5
August 16
AugVESt 19
August 30
September 2
September 13
September 16
September 27
September 30
October 11
Ship Bundling
May 27
June 7
June 24
Julys
August 19
August 30
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October 11
Radar Observer Unlimited
May 20
May 24
Julys
July 12
September 2
September 6
Inland Deck Lhsettses
June 10
August 16
September 30
December 6
Celestial Nav^tkm
July 15
August 2
Third Mate
September 2
December 13
Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken,
Tankerman
May 27
June 21
August 19
September 13
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DECK
• AB/Sealift
• 1st Class Pilot
• Third Mate
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• Master Inspected Towing
Vessel
• Towboat Operator Inland
Q Celestial Navigation
• Simulator Course
ENGINE
• FOWT
. • QMED—Any Ratiiig
• Variable Speed DC Drive
Systems (Marine Electronics)
• Marine Electrical
Maintenance
• Pumproom Maintenance &
Operation
• Refrigeration Systems
Maintenance & Operation
Q Diesel Engine Technology
• Assistant Engineer/Chief
Engineer Motor Vessel
• Original 3rd Engineer Steam
or Motor
• Refrigerated Containers
Advanced Maintenance
• Electro-Hydraulic Systems
Q Automation
• Hydraulics
• Marine Electronics
Technician
STEWARD
• Assistant Cook Utility
• Cook and Baker
• Chief Cook
• Chief Steward
• Towboat Inland Cook
ALL DEPARTMENTS
• Welding
Q Lifeboatman (Must be taken
with another course)
ADULT EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• High School Equivalency
Program (GEO)
• Developmental Studies (DVS)
• English as a Second
Language (ESL)
• ABE/ESL Lifeboat
Preparation
COLLEGE PROGRAM
• Associates in Arts Degree
• Certificate Programs
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RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674
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Lundeherg School Trains Upgraders for Disasters at Sea
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Advanced Firefighting Teaches to Plan for the Unexpected
If evCT thrae is a time that tiie
Biodieitiood of tlie Sea truly is
needed, itisi^ienashipdiousands
of miles finom homecaldies on fire
and the (Mily people able to answer
the call are sltipmates.
At that moment ctewmembers
do not have the luxury of calling a
fire department They only have
time to squarely meet the situation
and utilize the training each has
received for just such a situation.
That is why intensity and danger
of a fire achtally are simulated for
upgraders taking the Advanced
Firefighting course at the Seafarers
Harry Lundeherg School of Sea
manship taught by Byron Cummings and John Smith, both
qitaltfied to teach the course and
both former firefighters.
Frqiaring fmr Dfaaster
The class lasts one week. The
first foitr days involve classroom
lectrrres and studies to prepare the
upgraders for a mock disaster
aboard a ^p and a 100-qu^tion
final exartL
"We want to cover everything
possible in this class," Cumiinings
said. "They already have taken tte
basic [firefighting] course and
should have a working knowledge
of the equipment on a ship. This
course teaches the students to plan
ahead on how to tackle a disaster
tfatU could h^pen at sea.
"Witii the planning and thinking
taking place when crewmembers
are under no pressure, then people
can react when a fire or explosion
occurs rather than ask wh^ to do
next," Cummings continued.
In the classroom sessions, up
graders actually design a blueprint
of a vessel for firefighting. Cum
mings explained this is ne^ed so
members can identity the many
ways a fire could spread, members
could escape to safety and fire
fighters could attack flames. The
upgraders devise a station bill to be
used later in the mock fire.
Search-and-Rescue Tactics
The upgraders then leam train
ing proc^ures for firefighting and
search-and-rescue aboard a ship.
"During the course, the students
lise every kind of hose and a variety
of search procedures when they
have drills," Cummings noted.
*This shows upgraders many ways
of holding drills to provide
crewmembers with different op
tions for attack."
Training next covers how to
fight a fire at sea and in port.
"\i^en you are at sea, you can't
coimt on someone coming to your
aid, so everyone should know his
place," the instructor said. "In port,
you can count on shore-based fire
fighters. But crewmembers still
serve as the eyes [on a ship] be
cause they have the knowledge of
the ship and where a fire could
spread."
Before the mock drill, up
graders receive training on the var
ious types of fires as well as how
explosions could happen on ves
sels. They leam what can happen
when chemicals mix, how to keep
vessels afloat when water is used
to extinguish a blaze and what de
termines when a search-and-rescue or body recovery operation
should take place.
Finally the upgraders get to test
what they have learned aboard the
Help Locate This Missing Chiid
The National Center for Miss
ing and Exploited Children is
seeking the help of Seafarers in
locating yoimg Delta Jane Bartlett. The young girl was abducted
by Charles Paul Elliott on Decem
ber 5, 1989 from Rockmart, Ga.,
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ping has been issued.
At the time Delta was taken,
she was 5 ft. 2 in. tall, weighed
113 pounds and had blonde hair
and blue eyes. She will be 16
years old on Jime 10. She wears
glasses or contact lenses and was
last seen wearing a black shirt and
blue jeans.
Charles Paul Elliott is a white
male, 35 years old, 5 ft. 11 in. tall,
with brown hair and brown eyes.
He weighs 240 pounds and has
tattoos on his arms.
Anyone having information
should contact The National Cen
ter for Missing and Exploited
Children at 1-800-843-5678 or
the Rockmart (Ga.) Police De
partment at 1-404-^4-6558.
Instructor Byron Cummings (on right with clipboard) reviews a mock disaster scenario
with the upgraders who just have completed the mock disaster.
Bull Shepard, a permanently
docked training ship named after a
former union official at the
Lundeherg School. Cummings
takes one of the station bills de
signed by an upgrader and pro
vides a disaster scenario. Then he
tums it over to the students and
monitors their decisions by roam
ing the ship or listening on a radio.
The Final Test
Once the drill begins,
crewmembers are fitted with
masks obscured with tape. This
gives them limited vision, similar
to what they would encoimter in a
very smoky fire. Cummings may
grab an upgrader and tell him to
stay put as he has become
"trapped" by the mock flames. His
shipmates then have to discover
the disappearance and determine if
or how to rescue the member.
When the drill is over, as deter
mined by Cummings, the students
muster on the deck to discuss what
went right and wrong. The process
is repeated using other scenarios
set up by different station bills.
Then the students prepare for
the final day exam covering both
the basic and advanced firefighting
courses.
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Upgraders wearing visibility-limiting
masks make their way through a mock
fire while instructor Cummings checks
on their progress.
"Victim" James Paul Miller watches a fellow upgrader search for him during a mock
fire. The mask worn by the upgrader all but blinds him as if he were in a smoke-filled
room. He only can see through a piece of X-ray film.
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HEADLINES
MILITARY LEADERS ADVISE CONGRESS OF NATION’S SEALIFT REQUIREMENTS
SIU BENEFITS CONFERENCES SET TO BEGIN MAY 13
DEFENSE DEP’T ANNOUNCES WAR BONUS FOR SEAMEN
U.S. SHIPS START SUPPLY LINE HOME
U.S. -FLAG SHIP INTERESTS SEEK ALASKA OIL DEVELOPMENT
RELIEF POSITIONS, TIME LIMITS RETURNED TO SHIPPING RULES
TRANSCOM DEPUTY CHIEF BUTCHER RETIRES AFTER 42 YEARS IN NAVY
D1 MEBA/NMU PLAN WOULD GIVE CONTROL TO FOOD WORKERS
SIU, NATCO INK THREE-YEAR PACT
TANK VESSEL FLEET BESET BY CONTRADICTORY LAWS
FRANCES HAMMER SIU CREW RACKS UP ACCOLADES
CAPE COD CREW GLAD TO LEAVE GULF AFTER MISSILE ALERT
ORGULF SIU MEMBERS APPROVE NEW 3-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
GREAT LAKES DIVISION MEMBERS READY FOR BUSY 1991 SEASON
PINEY POINT VACATION SPOT OPENS FOR SEAFARERS
ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING TEACHES TO PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED
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04/01/1991
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Vol. 53, No. 4
1991
Periodicals
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