http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/77e568c999dc296405f8ad6965821787.PDF 552894c80d7b127823228095fdee336e PDF Text Text vVv,;' • -• 'v m •^'r ". '' '••-f V>r-y ^ ..• ! Protest to User 'Taxes' Spreads ATUNTIC GULF> LAKiS ANG MM SEAEUSERS Volume 53, Number 10 :• ' '4 ' •'•yy. October 1991 Casino RIverboat Crew Goes Seafarers Poge 3 '•:y :fc' E mployees on the Alton Belle Casino, a riverboat gambling ship, have designated the Seafarers International Union as their collective bargaining representative. The employees work aboard the vessel and on the company's floating barge which houses two restaurants, a lounge. a gift shop and a ticket sales office. Some employees work as telephone reservationists out of an office. The venture, based in Alton, III., is the first of its kind to begin operation since the state's legislature enacted a bill allowing gambling on vessels plying its waterways. Page 3. ir . . iif- . :l r'S < ' J J. • •• I. ' i .( • SlU in Sea Rescue It Ain't Over, 'Tii it's Over Seafarers plucked four people from a life raft 300 miles off the coast of North Carolina last month. The rescued individuals were adrift for four days after their 100-year-old schooner sank as a result of taking on water when a wooden plank ruptured. SS Lake Chief Cook Judith Chester (right) provides two of the schooner's crewmembers with a warm drink and blankets not long after they were rescued. Page 5. Uncertainty still surrounds the Persian Gulf area with Iraq playing tough in allowing inspection of its weapons and nuclear arsenals. Meanwhile 1,250 Iraqi mines have been detonated or defused in Persian Gulf waters. Pages 3 and 28. :f:l 'y/444 44- •• �•-V.i V .i;'r;j,,W. ^>'-t ^ ,-•.,/. t, (^; •.-• "y .i .•.•7'';-ir-iV^ ,>" "x- A; " .;: J: 0W^\ "}\ I ,4 -f', -•:,-! ,^:)'-'V,- ' 5; #?-;V; President's Report Our Nation's Achilles' Heel i JU!--.,:-i- i, „ Whai it comes to matters of importance to working people, nothing is higher on the list than access to affordable and decent health care. But medi­ cal coverage is rapidly be­ coming an out-of-reach item for average Americans. Meanwhile, U. S. companies are struggling to meet whop­ ping increases in health insur­ ance premiums. The nation as a whole is gripped by the health care crisis which puts Michael Sacco the United States at a huge disadvantage as it moves into the 21st century. Today, 37 million Americans have no medi­ cal insurance—cme of the most basic and neces­ sary services. Working people who want to maintain their coverage are having to assume mc»'e and more of the costs—through deduct­ ibles or co-pay arrangements. Or workers sim­ ply find themselves not getting as many b^efits for the same amount of money. As we discuss what is almost a universal problem for most Americans, we should bear in mind that we of the Seafarers have been very fortunate with regard to our contract cov­ erage in health insurance. In comparison to other medical coverage programs, the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan comes out ahead •'" I W'i: :• "- -iU' • ' •• •'• This unique and preferred position of Sea­ farers is in stark contrast to the millions of Americans who have no health coverage or who are participants in policies which offer only bare-bones benefits. Solid Citizens in Trouble There is a tendency to think of those mil­ lions of people with no private health care as the poorest of the poor. The fact is, however, that the great majority of them are just like you and me—they are working people. Three IP 'r-iv' ..'v "; '.o- t •-• '• : -•!< • , «.Jv'4W 4'^JSS' 4- •:• out of every four people without health care coverage l^lds a job. Those facing the biggest gap in health care coverage are the nati(m*s senior citizens. Hun­ dreds of companies around America are dump­ ing retirees from their medical plans because of the liability such costs represent to their bal­ ance sheets. The average elderly citizen in the United States is looking at sp^^ng 15 per­ cent of his or her income on medical care. The situation is getting ugly. For-profit in­ surance companies are dividing the world be­ tween those who are healthy and who have the highest chance of staying that way and those . who are sick or likely to need medcal att^tion. Those companies then only sell their in­ surance to the h^thy. Highest Cost in World Today, health care costs take up 45 percent of American corporate operating profits. If the United States is really serious ateut competing with Europe and Japan, it must even the play­ ing field for its companies. All countries in Eu­ rope and Japan and Canada and other highly-industrialized nations have much fairer mechanisms of apportioning the bill when it comes to health care costs. I might add here that in 1990 there was a total of $675 billion spent on health care in the United States. "Ihat was one-third more on a per capita basis than what was spent in Canada and 50 percent more than what was spent in Japan and Germany. Yet in those nations, all citizens have access to health care. The United States, it turns out, is paying more for less than any of our competitor nations. The statistics are fdghtening. Consider that ill 1972 U.S. health care expenditures were $93.2 billion. The estimate fear 1992 health ex­ penditures is $800.2 billion. Over a 20-year pe­ riod medical costs went up 858 percent. And total health care exp^ditures continue to spi­ ral upwards at a rate of 18 to 30 percent a year. Affordable Health Care for All The AFL-CIO's four biLsic goals are: Heallh care costs must be contained, and the skyrocketing nature of increases in health ser­ vices must be brought into check. Access to medical care must be open to all Americans. Red tape, waste and paperwork must be elimi­ nated or drastically reduced. ATKI, the retiree health care crisis must be solved. Although our people enjoy sound protec­ tion, we feel it is in the interests of all Ameri­ cans and the nation to have a universal health care program that will provide alTordable and decent coverage for every person in the United States. Eventually this has to come about be­ cause our citizens, our companies, our nation cannot afford to enter the 21st century on the brink of such a disaster. It is therefore in all of our interests to work towards a universal health care system. Hussein's Omerlness Blocks Wrap-Up of Gulf Conflict '• The situation in the Persian Gulf remains tenuous as a result of Saddam Hussein's recalcitrance in the face of attempts by the United Nations to enforce the terms of the April 11 cease-fire which officially ended Operation Desert Storm. In mid-September U.S. Presi­ dent George Bush threatened to send American warplanes back over Iraq if Hussein continued to defy the terms of the U.N's Security Council resolutions. Hussein has thrown up a series of obstacles designed to frustrate and prevent a full United Nations' in­ spection of his military arsenal. Volume 53, Number JO At press time, a United Nations inspection team charged with re­ viewing the state of Iraq's chemi­ cal, nuclear and biological weap­ ons, was in Iraq attempting to inspect military sites via helicop­ ters. News services reported that U.N. inspectors have uncovered extensive Iraqi attempts to dis­ guise and disassemble and move facilities believed to harbor nu­ clear research or production cen­ ters for chemical and biological weapons. Meanwhile, American sealift operations are continuing to trans­ port materiel back to its assigned locations in Northern Europe or October 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, L^es and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith', Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan', Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall, Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. ' • •- The issue of who pays for health care cover­ age has resulted in some very tough negotiat­ ing sessions between hundreds of local and national unions and their contracted employ­ ers. In the past few years, thousands of em­ ployees have gone on strike to protect their welfare plan benefits. In addition, union employers that contribute to a medical plan for their employees often find that their non-union coni|xititlon offers lit­ tle in the way of health benefits. Premiums charged for covered employees must also in­ corporate the costs to the medical establish­ ment of providing care to the millions of people with no insurance. So, in effect what is happening is that companies paying for health insurance are subsidizing companies who offer no such coverage. In light of this current disaster and possible future catastrophe, the AFL-CIO has put forth some broad proposals to reform our unwieldy, ineffective and expensive heallh care structure. the United States. By the end of September, close to 95 percent of all unit equipment had been moved out of the Gulf. Sealift Can Be Reversed But the flow of sealift operations can easily be reversed should the need arrive, noted a spokesman for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the military's waterbome transport agency. Critical to an immediate response are the mili­ tary's prepositioning ships, many of which are crewed by Seafarers and operated by SlU-contracted companies. Currently, the MSC's five Diego Garcia-based prepositioning ships •are reconstituted and fully loaded. These ships, which support the Marines, were the first Americanflag vessels to deliver military equipment to the gulf last August when President Bush launched Operation Desert Shield. The other MSC prepositioning ships are either back at their home base in the Guam/Saipan region, or in the last stages of loading or in U.S. shipyards for routine maintenance. A spokesman for MSC noted that should a mobiliza­ tion take place, there is nothing to hinder these ships from a speedy response to the call. \ Of the eight fast sealift ships, some continue to transport equip­ ment, while others are undergoing scheduled maintenance. At the end of September, 57 Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships continue in activation status, with 41 of these under MSC's control. The remaining RRF ships are either on exercises or on assign­ ments unrelated the Persian Gulf situation. The U.S. military deployment in the gulf, at the end of Septem­ ber, stands at 11,000 Army per­ sonnel—mainly troops based in the area around Dharan and Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia; nearly 5,000 Air Force troops—some helping operate 60 attack planes; more than 4,000 Marines aboard four amphibious ships; and more than 16,000 Navy personnel on 26 ships. As the LOG was going to press, the 44-member U.N. nuclear weapons inspection team—after spending four days confined to a Baghdad parking lot—was about to begin cataloging material taken from the Iraqi nuclear regulatory offices. Iraq had consented to heli­ copter inspections of its military sites, but continued to protest other types of verification proce­ dures advocated by the U.N. group. I m ••II •V I �: yi:'\jq,:.s-'r'^. mmm WygwiP'BW'lW OaOBiR 1991 -Vv Protest to 'Worker Tax' Mounts The imposition of what amounts to a "worker tax" for seamen is stirring up strong opposition from all quarters of the maritime industry. In comments filed with the U.S. Coast Guard, unions representing ship­ board personnel—including the SIU, individual seamen and boatmen, ship operators, maritime training schools and various government agencies strongly protested the scheme to charge a fee for the issuance of merchant marine documents, licenses and certifi­ cates of registry. ^ — Casino Riverboat Crew Goes With the Seafarers '";-vl •'• ,^-nC. _ Deckhands Jeff Zeller (left) and Lonnie Partridge welcome passengers aboard the Alton Belle. The more than 150 employees of the Alton Belle Casino riverboat gambling operation have desig­ nated the Seafarers as their bar­ gaining representative. All hands are covered by the agreement—marine personnel, food and beverage service em­ ployees, galley workers, ticket More Photos on Page 8 sales-people, reservationists, housekeepers, cashiers and main­ tenance workers. Only supervi­ sors, guards and gaming personnel are excluded from the unit. "I always wanted a union," Deckhand Raymond Bburland told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG who visited the vessel during its first week of operation. Deckhand Bourland had been sailing the Mis­ sissippi on a non-union tug/barge when he heard about theriverboat and applied for work. "We need a union. They protect us," said Utilityman Virgil Alex- Buffet Server Joyce J. McKay makes sure a restaurant table is sparkling clean for its next guests. ander^ who works in the galley of the Alton Belle's floating dock/ barge. Based in Alton, III., along the Mississippi River, the company has outfitted the 165-foot, threedeck vessel with a host of gainbling equipment—ranging from more than 300 slot machines and Black Jack and Craps games ta­ bles to a mini-baccarat table. The vessel, when not out on the Mississippi River, ties up next to a floating structure—a two-deck barge known as the Alton Land­ ing. This facility houses two resContinued on page 8 In late June, the Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register plans to charge seamen fees ranging anywhere from $35 for a document without a qualified rating up to $330 for an upper level license. The Federal Register notice advised the public that the Coast Guard would accept comments on the proposal up to August 5. The agency has beeiv mandated to collect so-called user fees for costs associated with issuing zcards and marine licenses by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990. That law was enacted by Congress and sighed by the president and is designed to re­ duce the nation's huge budget deficit. The Coast Guard has not desig­ nated a starting date in which it will begin collecting fees for documents and licenses. In fact, as the LOG went to press the Coast Guard had requested a re-opening of the comment p^od. That request is now before tte Sec­ retary of Transportation and the Office of Management and Bud­ get Should the comment period be re-opened, an announcement will appear in the Federal Register. SIU's Vigorous Objections The SIU's strongly-worded submission to the agency flat-out rejected the notion that American seamen and boatmen should have to pay to work. ". . . it is theunion's assertion that the proce­ dure Of tracking the skills of mari­ ners is done in the public interest, for the good of the citizenry as a whole. It is not logical to assume that safe waterways are only for the benefit of those who work on vessels," said SIU President Michael Sacco in the Seafarers communication. The SIU also vigorously ob­ jected to the inadequate disclosure of the methods used for deter­ mining the rates of the fees and the fact that the open-ended tax meant the charge could keep in­ creasing. Three Other Unions Protest Three other maritime unions lodged forceful protests to the scheme. Captain Timothy A. Brown, president of the Interna­ tional Organization of the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots noted that the licensing procedure of the Coast Guard "is a purely govern­ ment-required obligation that ben­ efits the population of the nation as a whole." "It is inequitable to shift this burden to the individuals who have had this requirement im­ posed on them by legislative or administrative boards," said Cap­ tain Brown. In addition, he labeled the plan "a smoke and mirror de­ vice to avoid the necessity of rai­ sing funds in the traditional gov­ ernment way." Among the points raised by Continued on page 22 Three Maritime Unions Join in Call For Policies to Raise U.S.-Fiag Fleet Concerned about the continuing decline of American shipping, the heads of three major unions repre­ senting shipboard personnel called on the industry and the government for an all-out effort to prevent the American flag from disappearing from the high seas. International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Presi­ dent Timothy A. Brown; Licensed Division of District No. 1— MEBA/NMU Chairman Gordon M. Ward and SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco flatly rejected the no­ tion that the decline of the Ameri­ can merchant marine is irreversible. They took stock of the fractiousness within the industry which works against a consensus that is "so essential to a successful maritime program.r They pointed out that Congress, which has al­ ways supported U.S. shipping, has been frustrated by the situ­ ation. The officers said a united indus­ try, working with Congress, "might succeed in obtaining the participation, if not the leadership, of the national administration in developing a program of maritime revival." Text of Statement on Page 10 Recognizing the immediacy of the dangers posed by a rapidlydeclining U.S.-flag fleet, the three maritime union officers noted, "There is no purpose at this late date in apportioning responsibility for this serious state of affairs. "Rather, we must deal with the present and look to the future. What has been accomplished be­ fore can be accomplished again. In 1936, under the leadership of the national administration, the federal government, the Congress and the industry coalesced to ef­ fect the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Again, in 1970, the federal government, the Congress anfl the industry supported a program charted by the national adminis­ tration that gave us the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." The three pointed out that "it is time once again to create a maritime program that will work for and serve America now and in the foreseeable future." Such a program will only come about with the "all-out collective cooperation and support from ev­ ery segment of maritime—the owners, the managers and the builders of vessels and the li­ censed and unlicensed shipboard operating personnel and all of the rest who have a stake in the future of the nation's private shipping industry," the statement of the three unions said. Copies of the joint statement were released to Confess, offi­ cials . within the administration, maritime interests and the press. i' • . , •, • '• tS' , >• 'v':: r,,,;I•• ; 4''-'. h'" '. ' • ; • ik.c;?v • • '• '/••••'•'V-. f:-|f �'.f', - " '' 1:. -•• , "''i: V "•••• '".y.'' ••'• r-", •: ••••:'-' '^y.. .. ':'^tj'*" SEAfMEHS 106 r"! New Bill Seeks Expanded U.S. Cnilse Ship Industry ii :.-:-^-^ai?-;?-:-.':: n \sv fe.';'- # • 6:.^ "-T.. I'. T" !'?"*• '••T- The SIU is strongly supporting a bill recently introduced in Con­ gress that, if passed, could lead to the investment of U.S. dollars in American passenger ship opera­ tions. Members of the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee will meet October 10 to begin work on the bill sponsored by Representa­ tive Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), which is designed to make U.S. cruise ships more competitive in a mar­ ket that has been dominated by foreign-flag vessels. The bill, which has received bipartisan support from 72 cosponsors, would allow U.S.-flag cruise ships to offer regulated gambling on the high seas. The existing Gambling Ship Act which was intended to prohibit offshore casino barges from evading state anti-gambling statutes prevents U.S.-flag cruise vessels from of­ fering gambling on the high seas. (Several states, among them Florida, Texas and Mississippi, permit cruise-to-nowhere foreignflag gambling ships but federal agencies recently began enforcing applicable federal laws like immi­ gration and work visas, wage with­ holding and length of voyage to try to stop the unregulated gambling operations.) In 1990, unregulated shipboard gambling revenues reached $1.8 billion, almost all of it wagered by American citizens. None of this amount was spent on deep sea U.S.-flag vessels. Americans Are Passengers Approximately 120 ships, about 85 percent of the world deep sea cruise fleet, are based in the United States. All but two—the SlU-crewed Independence and Constitution—are foreign-flag and offer high seas gambling. Ameri­ can citizens compose 85 percent of the world's cruise passengers. Proponents of the bill note that a strong U.S.-flag cruise industry would assist U.S. shipping by pro­ viding thousands of jobs on the vessels, at shipyards and in offices related to the ships. Dollars spent aboard the liners would be re­ tained by the U.S. economy, gen­ erating tax revenues for federal, state and local governments. The bill would open new ports to the cruise industry, creating more jobs in those areas. Another benefit of a U.S.-flag cruise fleet would be seen in times of wiar. The vessels could be con­ verted into troop transports and hospital ships. Thousands of mer­ chant mariners already would be trained and available to crew sup­ ply ships. Passage of the bill would en­ hance the safety of Americans who sail aboard cruise ships. The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board have i' if, •.. ,..; f: "v"' M9\ and shipping," Kelley noted. "The commission is trying to find a way to get all of them to participate in the funding before the government decides to impose user fees." The advisory board will be meeting in Erie, Pa. in the middle of October to discuss possible funding plans. Shipping interests have ex­ pressed the need for a new lock to handle the 1,000-footers sailing between Lake Superior and the rest of the Great Lakes. The Poe Lock, built in 1968, is the only one of the two operational locks near Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, capable of managing the larger vessels. The MacArthur Lock, built in 1943, is only 800 feet long. The other American locks, the Davis and Sabin, have been closed for years. The only Canadian lock was closed two years ago because of a lack of maintenance. A fear in the industry is that an accident or mechanical problem could force the Poe to close, thus tying up vessels for months or possibly a whole sailing season. ••;'>: V. -' S' ^r,i; I C: '• • f-.' ••:.'• H. (St-iM • . f-- r Ship congestion is a common sight at the Soo Locks on the Great Lakes. Maritime interests are seeking funds to expand this shipping txittieneck. 1 I, I''.'.!' ' • This has lead to life-threatening situations when accidents have occurred. It has even hampered routine safety drills. Sponsors of the bill note that these problems would be unlikely to occur on U.S.-flag passenger ships. Sen. Breaux Calls for Exclusion Of H/laritlmo In TraBo Talks The chairman of the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee is urging the U.S. Trade Represen­ tative (USTR) to reject sugges­ tions to include maritime and its related services in trade talks tak­ ing place around the world. "We have consistently opposed this and we should keep that posi­ tion," U.S. Sen. John Breaux (DLa.) told maritime representatives at a Propeller Club meeting in Washington last month. "We can­ not continue to give away this Funds Sought for New Facility at Soo Locks Great Lakes Commission repre­ sentatives hope to devise a plan to raise the local dollars for the badly needed construction of a new facility at the Soo Locks when the group meets later this month. The commission, which is made up of shipping interests from the eight-state region, had recom­ mended to Congress that the new facility be built totally with federal funds. However, Congress, in au­ thorizing the construction of a new lock, will not appropriate the ap­ proximately $280 million until 35 percent of it is raised in local funds. The commission has had diffi­ culty in finding a funding source because so many companies and governmental bodies are affected by the Soo Locks, according to Byron Kelley, SIU vice president for the Great Lakes and the only labor representative on the panel. "Everybody in the region bene­ fits from the locks—all eight states, ports and municipalities, mining interests, coal, steel, grain reported that on many occasions foreign-flag ship crewmembers from different nations could not communicate among themselves, let alone the passengers. Tentative plans for a new lock call for modifying the Davis and/ or Sabin into one deep, wide and long enough to handle the larger Lakes and deep sea vessels that sail the region. With the dredging and blasting needed, the project could take as long as two years. industry piece by piece." Breaux spoke out against sug­ gestions that shipping and mari­ time-related industries be included in the negotiations for a North American Free Trade Agreement. Breaux also noted that Norway recently asked that shipping be included in the stalled world trade talks known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. "This could open the door for coastwise trade," Breaux stated. "Nordic maritime companies are as opposed to this as we are. The U.S. is in no position to accept this latest position." The Louisiana senator pointed out a Maritime Administration study showing approximately 40 of more than 50 countries sur­ veyed have cabotage laws on their books similar to the Jones Act, which limits the carrying of cargo between two U.S. ports to U.S.built, U.S.-flag vessels. Joe Powers Is Dead at 79 Pensioner Joseph Neal Powers, an active SIU member for more than 30 years, passed away Au­ gust 25 in New Orleans due to heart failure. He was 79 years old. Brother Powers was a colorful and well-known Seafarer of the post World War II years who started his working life as a dancer in Broadway musical productions. Because of his obvious concerns about the welfare of his shipmates. Seafarers affectionately called him "Mother Powers." Powers was a recertified chief steward. He was an active SIU member from 1942 until 1975, and he also answered the call for the Persian Gulf war. Powers was bom in Erin, Tenn. and joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. During the period of time he worked in Broadway productions. Powers performed in shows with such stars as Gene Kelley, Betty Davis, Agnes Moorehead and Joan Crawford. Throughout his life, he maintained close friend­ ships with those stars and other well-known figures from stage and film. Powers and Van Johnson were both choms dancers in the famed Broadway production "Pal Joey.'' As a Seafarer, Brother Powers had a reputation for mnning, an efficient galley and for taking an "Mother Powers," as Joe Powers was known throughout the SIU, was an active Seafarer from 1942 until 1975. He also served in the gulf war. active role in union matters. "He was always there when he was needed," an SIU official said. "He walked a lot of picket lines." Brother Powers, an avid New York Mets fan and a frequent contributor to the Seafarers LOG, sailed with various lines including Sea-Land, Delta and Alcoa. Friends and associates described him as being pleasant, reliable and a good union Democrat. In recent years Brother Powers lived in both New Orleans and Brooklyn, N.Y. He was buried in Rose Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, La. during a private service. �ocroBoiM .V- ••• Vv:.:'"i;i., on Raft SIU members aboard the SS Lake helped rescue four crewmembers from a sunken schooner September 14. The crew of the 100-year-old wooden schoo­ ner Heimdal had been in a life raft since their boat sank four days ear­ lier, roughly 300 miles off the North Carolina coast. The survivors "were in surpris­ ingly good shape and in good spir­ its," Electrician Rex Bolin told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "We picked them up on the first turn, due to the navigating skills of our captain (Bruno Ravalico)." AB Doug Buchanan noted there were no complications dur­ ing the rescue, which took place around midnight. "Thankfully the weather was really good and clear that night," he said. The rescued included U.S. citi­ zens Keith Wagner (captain) and Mary Flynn, along with Britons Ray Brown and Ray Brown Jr. They were sailing from New­ port, R.I. headed for Bermuda Chief Cook Judy Chester prepares meal for weary but happy survivors. X X PT'K w Crewmembers are all smiles the morning after the rescue. From the left (back row): Wiper Peter Murtagh, OS Richard Pumphrey, sun/ivors Ray Brown, Ray Brown Jr., Keith Wagner and Mary Flynn, Captain Bruno Ravalico. Kneeling: OS Gerald Stewart, FOWT Donald Hastings, OS Kevin Moon, Bosun Jack Cooper and Elec­ trician Rex Bolin. kS'f': Members of the Lake's steward department are (from left, standing) Steward Assistant Carol Lyon, Chief Steward Dianne Lupton, Chief Cook Judith Chester, (kneeling) Assistant Cook Kenneth Bethea and Steward Assistants Mary Lou Lopez and Luis A. Lopez. Bosun Jack Cooper (foreground), the four survivors and Captain Bruno Ravalico (far right) examine the life raft from the sunken Heimdal. when they abandoned the sinking Heimdal. The 75-foot schooner began taking on water September 10, after a wooden plank sprang. "When the water started coming in over the sides it went through the deck and got into the engine room," Wagner told the Provi­ dence (R.I.) Journal-Bulletin. "It flooded the generator and the bat­ tery packs. We couldn't touch any­ thing without getting electro­ cuted." The Heindal crew worked in shifts bailing with a five-gallon bucket, the newspaper reported. But fatigue and a lack of progress led them to abandon ship. The four crewmembers loaded 14 gallons of water, a month's worth of food and other supplies into the life raft, then watched the Heimdal sink hours later. "Frankly, we felt more secure in the raft than we did on the Heimdal," Wagner told the Jour­ nal-Bulletin. "It was a tight fit, but it was comfortable." However, Wagner and his asso­ ciates were anything but comfort­ able as ship after ship passed near the life raft without spotting it. At least five foreign-flag vessels failed to see flares and flashlights used by Heimdal crewmembers, noted Lake's Chief Cook Judy Chester. "They were so thankful to be rescued and safe at last," Chester said. "They never gave up hope of being rescued, because they were in a major traffic area." The Lake, a Ready Reserve Force vessel operated by Massa­ chusetts-based American Over­ seas Mkrine Corp., was trans­ porting military gear from the Per­ sian Gulf to Sunny Point, N.C. when crewmembers sighted a flare and flashlight beam. "They used their last flare to attract us," Bolin observed. Bosun Jack Cooper recalled, "I was on lookout on the starboard wing and spotted a red flare. I im­ mediately reported it to the third mate on watch—he had seen it also." After the captain was noti­ fied, Cooper relieved an OS on the wheel. "I noticed a red light also, but I wasn't sure what it was and it didn't register on the radar," said OS Kevin Moon. "The bosun came from the opposite side re­ porting the same thing." Chief Mate Donald Laverdure said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG: "The captain maneuvered the ship within 50 feet of the life raft and a heaving line was passed. The raft was pulled to the boarding ladder previously prepared while making the approach. "The three younger survivors were able to ascend the ladder un­ assisted while the elder required assistance in the form of a safety line manned by the ship's crew. After all the survivors were aboard, AB James Metz climbed down the ladder and made a heavy line fast, and the life raft was lifted aboard by the entire crew." SAs Carol Lyon and Mary Lou Lopez provided blankets for the weary but grateful survivors, who were sunbumed but did not require medical attention. Lyon and Lopez then secured clothing for them, while other galley gang members provided hot meals. "Our entire crew was alert aiid very pro­ fessional," Lyon said. "I'm glad we were there to help." Lopez, who sent the accompa­ nying photographs to the LOG and conducted several interviews for this article, said, "We just wanted to assist in any way we could. I had just gone to bed and noticed the engines were slowing down. I heard people running in the pas­ sageways, so I went to see what was happening." "We wish to-express our sincerest gratitude for our rescue and hospitality, and commend you for your professionalism throughout our rescue," the Heimdal's crewmembers wrote to the captain and crew of the Lake. SIU members aboard the Lake during the rescue were Cooper; ABs Buchanan, Metz, Stephen Votta, DanielPickelheimer, Paul Wade and Martin E. Snyder; OSs Richard Pumphrey, Gerald Stewart and Moon; Bolin; Engine Utility Richard Surrick; Oilers Gerald Daley, Ricardo Kamantigue and Mark Moran; FOWTs Donald Hastings, Roger Plummer and Craig Spencer, and Wiper Peter Murtagh, Steward/Baker Di­ anne Lupton, Chief Cook (3iester, AC Kenneth Bethea and SAs Lopez, Lyon and Luis Lopez. Survivors Keith Wagner and Mary Flynn are elated after their rescue by the Lake. •v;;? • t'S< �: V '•'..', ' 7-".'l ,:. :•_ ,A':' • "'• •. :-''i'. ' -. ' ' - v- i > 'VS •i • • T • • y •-• (.; . • /• • - 'i • %• : '\ i5.' i' . y-- '"" i •••.'' f •; .?:yWv r •••'i •• OA;'- ' Random Testing Begins For Seamen On U.S. Ships Seafarers are subject to random drug tests aboard ships at any time with the implementation of the U.S. Coast Guard-authorized pro­ gram October 1. Random testing is the last of five drug screening programs to be instituted after the Coast Guard issued a ruling November 21, 1988. A lawsuit brought shortly thereafter by the SIU and the Transportation Institute, an asso­ ciation of U.S.-flag shipping com­ panies, forced the agency to nar­ row the focus of its random testing rules and consequently delayed the implementation date of this kind of testing until now. The Coast Guard has deter­ mined that the number of individu­ als to be given random urinalysis tests shall be no less than 50 per­ cent of all crewmembers on an annual basis. All crewmembers whose duties are deemed safety sensitive will be given a urinalysis test when a vessel is selected for random testing. Technicians who have boarded the vessel to conduct the test will seal and identify each specimen before it is sent for labo­ ratory analysis. Refusal Akin to Failure The Coast Guard will consider any crewmember who refuses to take a test as having failed it. This includes those crewmembers aboard a vessel scheduled for a random test who have received their discharge papers and go down the gangway before being tested. "It doesn't matter that their time is up, they've received their pa­ pers and their replacement has arrived," said Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president. "The rule states they still have to stick around and take the test." If a crewmember fails a drug V .fSy'St- • • SCAFARiRS LOG •' jy ' •}• -I ':y<--^'iy Anti-Scab Bill Goes to Senate Legislation which would make it illegal for employers to fire strik­ ing workers and replace them with scabs will be considered by the Senate this fall. The House of Representatives on July 17 passed the Workplace Fairness Bill by a 65-vote margin. The legislation now goes to the Senate, where the battle for enact­ ment will be formidable. By late September, the legislation had 33 Senate cosponsors. The measures also would bar employers from offering preferen­ tial treatment and benefits to strik­ ing workers who cross the picket line and return to work. Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin has indicated that President George Bush will oppose the bill; therefore, the trade union move­ ment is seeking enough congres­ sional support to override the an­ nounced veto. The U.S. is virtually alone among world powers regarding the issue of permanent replacements. test, the rule states that "the indi­ vidual's employer or prospective employer shall report the test re­ sults in writing to the nearest Coast Guard Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The individual shall be denied employment as a crewmember or removed from duties which directly affect the safe operation of the vessel as soon as practicable and shall be subject to suspension and revoca­ tion proceedings against his or her license, certificate of registry or merchant mariner's document." When the Coast Guard first an­ nounced its drug testing program in 1988, random was included in the package of tests with preemployment, periodic, post-acci­ dent and probable cause. How­ ever, the SIU lawsuit challenged the program's privacy rights for mariners. In December 1989, a federal district court allowed the Coast Guard to implement the other four tests but told the agency to rewrite its rules concerning random. When revised rules were issued in July 1990, again the SIU pointed out to the court that the Coast Guard had failed to define which mariners should be tested because their duties were very important to the safe navigation of a ship. The newest rules, under which testing has begun, were issued in July. The Coast Guard identifies crewmembers in safety sensitive positions to be those listed on the vessel's certificate of inspection. Sullivan Presents Ship's Banner to School TTTORH w PI^DESERT W 'A m DEL.IVER QMED William Sullivan presents Ken Conklin, Lundeberg School vice president, with an SIU banner created by Sullivan and fellow union members John Lawrence and Tom McDermitt on board the USNS Curtiss during Operation Desert Storm. The flag flew beside the Marines banner on the vessel. Buy/Ship American Provision Retained in Aid Bill by Panel House and Senate conferees kept the "buy American/ship American" language passed this summer by both chambers in a compromise foreign aid bill un­ veiled September 27. The bill agreed to by representa­ tives of both the House and Senate serving on a conference commit­ tee calls for nations that receive actual cash aid from the U.S. gov­ ernment to spend in a sliding scale up to 75 percent of the money by Fiscal Year 1996 on American goods which would be transported on U.S.-flag vessels. The bill exempts those nations, primarily Israel, which have been involved in the cash transfer pro­ gram since 1989 and have agreed to carry half of all the shipments on U.S.-flag bottoms. There has been no word from the White House as the Seafarers LOG went to press. However, President George Bush had stated when the House and Senate were debating the original bills he would veto any foreign aid bill with the buy American/ship American pro­ visions. Indications are that the president is holding to his threat. The House and Senate is ex­ pected to take up the compromise bill early this month. The upper chamber passed its version of the ship American provision by a 5542 margin while the House voted 246-175 to retain the language. Both bills received bipartisan support. The sliding scale adopted by the congressional conferees calls for 15 percent of the U.S. aid to be spent on U.S. goods and services during FY 1993, 35 percent in 1994, 55 percent in 1^5 and 75 percent in 1996 and thereafter. The bill ensures an equal distribu­ tion of the ports of departure. Learning to Read Changes Seafarer's Life For SIU member J.P. Rouyea, reading a newspaper or book or even a menu is not an act to be taken for granted. Neither is writing a letter to his wife, Margie. Until his recent visit to Piney Point, Md. the 47-year-old Rouyea could not read or write. But with the help of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship—not to mention an awful lot of courage and determinationRouyea overcame his previous lack of education. The New Orle­ ans native took the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course at the Lundeberg School. He will never be the same. "This has opened so many doors in my life," Rouyea recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "I really missed out on a lot of things before. "For anybody who doesn't know how to read and write, Piney Point is the place to go—no ex­ cuses. It's a wonderful school with great teachers." Brother Rouyea admits he was "embarrassed and ashamed" about being unable to write any­ thing besides his name, and about not being able to read. He grew up on a farm, with five brothers and a sister. Like his father he learned to work hard but missed out on the classroom while trying to help make ends meet. In 1%2, Rouyea joined the union in the port of New Orleans. "I wanted to travel and I wasn't making any money ashore," he recalled. "A good friend had told me about the SlU. . . . My first Ship went around the world, and I've been sailing ever since. The travel is an education in itself." An OS who last month was upgrading to AB, Brother Rouyea years ago learned about the ABE courses at the Seafarers' school. But it took time for him to summon the strength to admit his handicap and then correct it. "It took some courage," Rouyea concedes. "It was a little hard at first, I didn't know what I was getting into. At times I didn't think I could make it, but I figured if everyone else could do it, I could, too." Brimming with pride and a sense of accomplishment, Rouyea intends to continue his education at the school. But for now he still is exhilarated about having taken that first, gigantic step. Brother Rouyea says his newly earned abilities virtually have put him in a new world. It is a feeling he last experienced back in 1962 when he first signed on a vessel. "It's amazing how much you're in the dark when you don't know how to read," says the soft-spoken Rouyea. "I wasn't sure about all this, but I remembered an older fellow, a guy about 70 who once told me 'You're never, never too old to learn something.' He was right. I feel like I've made a really good move." With a measure of satisfaction. Brother Rouyea concluded a re­ cent interview by asking for a copy of the LOG. He said he is looking forward to reading his story—and he certainly will not take that abil­ ity for granted. A '* 0- •jg/mgL V. 9 J.P. Rouyea was determined to team how to read. After completing the Lun­ deberg School's Adult Basic Educa­ tion course his dream came true. V'v-.- A"-'' .-V'"' -V'* \ ;'Vr- �ocroBeii m .. ••', - X-V; •' r ••'v'-Sjr'f t - A,',- =l .f :! "V./ • Fatal Factory Fire Points To Gaps In U.S. Safety Laws A fatal fire in a North Carolina chicken nuggets plant last month pointed to the bankruptcy of the nation's health and safety laws governing workplace hazards and has spurred Congress to consider legislation to reform the Occupa­ tional Safety and Health Act of 1970. When Senators Howard Metzenbaum (D-Ohio) and Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) filed S. 1622 and Representative William Ford .vvS-\. The Ultra-supertanker Pacific begins operations after a long iayup. Largest U.S.Built Tanker Is Broken Out, Crowed SlU SIU members are sailing on the UST Pacific on a voyage that ends the supertanker's nine-and-a-halfyear layup caused by a weak oil market. The Pacific is operating between various ports in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. M. T. Trapp is the ship's bosun while J. Reed sails as the chief steward. The 390,000 deadweight ton vessel is transporting crude oil during this shakedown period while it awaits a regular charter, according to a spokesman for Interocean Management, Inc., the vessel's operating company. Such a charter is expected after the first of the year, the spokesman added. in May, SIU members signed y" ''^''fe' '• t on in Singapore to begin work on updating the safety and design features aboard the 1,187-foot ship. The vessel headed for the Middle East in July. The Pacific and its sister ship, the UST Atlantic, are the largest U.S.-flag tankers built in America and the largest merchant vessels ever built in the Western hemi­ sphere. The Pacific made its maiden voyage in December 1980, one year after the oil crisis in the United States. The ultra-supertanker can hold almost three million barrels of crude oil. It is propelled by a 45,000-horsepower steam turbine engine capable of producing 15'/2 knots. • •'''• ' ... *. '":r'i'viSVin. . ,.- - \5 Taking a break in the gaiiey of the supertanker are Chief Cook Russeii Beyschau and Steward Assistants Benny Mathews and Armando de Jesus. • •.! ••'•, .' V Chief Pumpman Bo Francisco, Second Pumpman Alexander Caiimer, OS Thomas Nesby and QMED Julio Paminiano pose aboard the deck of the UST Pacific. Witnesses said the fire emergency doors were padlocked, leading to the death of 25 workers in a North Carolina poultry plant. • (D- Mich.) placed H.R. 3160 in the hopper on August 1, both bills were given little chance for consid­ eration. However, a fire that killed 25 workers and injured another 55 in the Imperial Food Products plant in Hamlet, N.C. on September 3 hustled the legislation to the forefront of the House Committee on Education and Labor. Many workers suffocated when they could not escape through fire escapes that had been locked to prevent employees from stealing chicken parts, according to the company. The facts surrounding the in­ ferno were similar to the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory blaze that claimed the lives of 146 women and young girls when they were unable to escape because exits were locked to prevent unau­ thorized breaks. The tragedy led to the first federal workplace safety laws. The Senate and House bills are designed to expand both the origi­ nal act's coverage and the role workers play in assuring safe and healthy workplaces. A major com­ ponent of the reform legislation calls for the establishment of Continued on page 24 -'It ETC Chaiiman lauds COS Pmgmm The operator of'a fleet of U.S.flag LNG carriers said construction differential subsidies are an indispensible part of the American mer­ chant marine. Dr. C.Y. Chen, chairman of the board of Energy Transportation Corporation (ETC), made his re­ marks September 10 at a cere­ mony honoring crewmembers from the LNG Gemini (see story on page 11). Sec­ retary of Trans­ portation Samuel K. Skinner, who was present at the Or.C.Y.Chen event, took cog­ nizance of Dr. Chen's statements. "While we honor these individ­ uals, I would also take this oppor­ tunity to pay tribute to our govern­ ment's farsighted maritime policy laid down in the early 1970s," Chen said. "For it was only with the Title XI guaranteed mortgage program that our fleet was put together ..." ETC operates a fleet of eight liquified natural gas ships which are the only American-flag vessels engaged in a foreign-to-foreign trade route. "Since the beginning of our op­ eration more than a decade ago, our fleet has been and still is the only American-flag fleet compet­ ing head-to-head effectively with foreign fleets in a trade totally unrelated to the U.S. "' am told that our project is one the most successful projects financed under the Title XI pro­ gram. It goes to prove that there is nothing inherently wrong with •its .T'l the government mortgage pro­ gram at all, [despite] criticism from various quarters," Chen con­ tinued. "The only thing it needs is prudent administration of the program. "It is my hope and, indeed, our industry's hope that our govern­ ment will see fit to maintain and strengthen this program so that many new ships can be built under the American flag and that it will accord a brighter future to deserv­ ing professionals such as the ones we honor today." Skinner spoke in response to Chen's talk. The secretary of transportation assured Chen that he had heard the remarks and the words were not in vain. r At the Hall Center Ceremony On page 14 of the September edi­ tion of the Seafarers LOG, a photo­ graph was misidentified as Bonnie Jaiufka, personnel administrator for Ocean Shipholdings. Above is the photograph that should have ap­ peared. Also, John Dwyer should have been identified as a retired official of the union. ••;;;> 'I •i ••• • •" �SaFARCRS lOG 8 H|!^. t »-•. ,'i.'V' ' " • f - S t-. •1^ • • • tj «•• • • •.i ••• • "• Galley worker Rhonda Brown dices celery stalks for the floating barge's secondfloor buffet table. Making iunches quickly requires teamwork as (ieft to right) Tom Ortner, Joy Motley and Mary Hunstman show. Chili is a favorite among Alton Belle passengers as galley worker Sheila Pennell prepares more. Deckhand Sky Mills awaits the word from the bridge to help shove off the riverboat from the dock. Casino Riverboat Empioyees Go With Seafarers '•' I" ". ' a;..- -I mmuMM a:- JY;\' \ '• h'' • Continued from page 3 taurants, indoor and outdoor cocktail lounges, a ticket sales office and a gift store. The com­ pany also maintains an office from which telephone reservationists answer hundreds of daily in­ quiries. The Alton Belle opened for business to the public last month, becoming the first riverboat gam­ bling operation in Illinois riyers since a bill was enacted last year by the state's legislature and signed by the governor authoriz­ ing such ventures on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. Hope for Success There is a great deal of hope that this new venture will be successful enough to become a long-lasting source of employment opportuni­ ties for Alton-area residents and a source of revenue for the com­ munity. "This is a big thing for Alton," said Buffet Server Joyce J. McKay. "We needed it." Reservationist Dana Young commented on the large influx of patrons coming to Alton to take the riverboat cruise. "The people in Alton are in culture shock. We've already seen a lot of locals and tourists, especially from St. Louis, in the first week." An economic impact summary prepared for the company esti­ mates the number of visitors Alton might expect is between 650,000 to 1,440,000. Additionally, the study says the City of Alton can expect somewhere between $2.7 and $5.8 million in direct tax money, while the ripple effect of the riverboat operation will generate between $18 to $39 million in shore-side expenditures within the city. Deckhand Scott Wathern, a life­ long resident of nearby Wood River, told a Seafarers LOG re­ porter that he had been looking for work and was glad find a job with the new venture. "This has been fun and interesting. I learn something new everyday." Housekeeper Sharon Tucker also said she had been seeking employment and thanked her sis­ ter-in-law—Housekeeper Mary Shaw—for telling her about the new company. "I've never worked on a riverboat before. I like this; it's fun." "I love this job," said Buffet Server June Niemann. "I also am looking forward to seeing a lot of winners (in the restaurant)." After more than ninety percent of the covered employees had cho­ sen the Seafarers as their bar­ gaining agent, and the company had recognized the union as such, a three-year contract was negoti­ ated. The pact, which increased wages, added holidays and sick leave, and established other new benefits for the employees, was ratified by close to 90 percent of the unit. ftovisions were set forth in the contract to allow for reopening negotiations as it becomes clear the enterprise is fully established, secure and prosperous. The Hotel Employees Restau­ rant Employees Union, which has made efforts to win representation of the Alton Belle employees, filed a protest with the National Labor Relations Board when recognition of the Seafarers was announced. The SIU is doing all it can to resolve this matter in the near future. The riverboat cruise takes 90 minutes as the vessel sails six miles along the Illinois shoreline and then returns to Alton. Patrons are permitted aboard 30 minutes before sailing and can stay aboard an additional 30 minutes after docking. The customer is allowed to gamble the minute he or she boards the vessel. Safety Drills Shortly before the Alton Belle made its maiden voyage, Ben Cusic, an instructor from the Lundeberg School of Seamanship, was aboard to conduct intensive training of all hands in shipboard safety procedures. Among the exercises success­ fully completed by Alton Belle Casino employees were ones in fire fighting, man overboard proce­ dures, abandon ship calls and other requirements leading to U.S. Coast Guard certification, which a vessel must have in order to operate. WiBW'Sl fe:JV P-i' Reservationists Karia Long (left) and Dana Young greet customers in the ticket office aboard the Alton Landing, a floating structure which also houses a gift shop, two restaurants and lounges. Reservationist Pat Noble handles one of the many phone calls for tickets aboard the vessel. Hostess/Cashier Connie McKay sup­ plies a warm welcome when patrons visit the upstairs buffet. -1 Making sure the diners are happy is the job of buffet servers (left to right) Connie Walswick, Wendy Gottlob and June Niemann. ' 'st: Utilityman Virgil Alexander (left) and Storeroom/Receiver Jack Milster (center) talk with SiU Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco. �•;r,--.^:':y- OaOBER 799/ -- - .feifr;:! New Orleans, Honolulu Conduct Bonofit Conforoncos Discussing topics ranging from college scholarships to retirement plans, Seafarers, SIU pensioners and family members last month continued learning about their medical benefits during conferen­ ces in New Orleans and Honolulu. Designed to provide a full re­ view of benefits available through the Seafarers' various plans, the conferences have been well at­ tended. This month's conference will take place October 10 in Jack­ sonville, Fla.; the 1991 series then moves to San Juan, P.R. November 7 before concluding in Algonac, Mich. December 6. The conferences, which began in May, are open to all Seafarers, SIU pensioners and family mem­ bers. The gatherings coincide with the union's monthly membership meetings. Medical personnel from desig­ nated preferred provider organiza­ tions (PPOs) are present at each session. They conduct important medical screenings, answer ques- training benefits available to Sea­ farers. The workshop-like setting at each conference encourages those attending to fully participate and ask questions on any matter of interest. The average attendance has been more than 100 in each hall. • , • - •' In front row (from left), Glenn Fern, Austin Miles, Brian Ortiz and Joe Ortiz Jr. enjoy best seats at Honolulu benefits conference. tions and advise Seafarers and their families on topics such as preven­ tive health care. There also is an abundance of medical literature available at each conference, including packets which describe in detail the bene­ fits plans for active members, pen­ sioners and dependents. Seafarers Plan officials conduct the main program at each confer­ ence, reviewing in detail the union's various plans — including medical, vacation, pension and Deck department member Raynell Moon and son, Raynell Jr., listen to benefits information in New Orleans hall. Seafarers Dedicate New Union Haii in Honoiuiu SIU President Michael Sacco (left) and Honolulu Port Agent Tom Fay, wearing traditional Hawaiian leis, cut the ribbon at a ceremony marking the opening of the union's new hall. The opening of a new union hall in Honolulu was celebrated by Seafarers on September 12. The SIU's newest office—lo­ cated at 606 Kalihi Street—opened for business in March, but renova­ tions had been taking place until the week of the dedication cere­ mony. The hall is roughly four miles west of the union's previous facil­ ity on Cooke Street. It is larger than the old one, includes a classroom and is only two blocks from the waterfront. Moreover, the new hall is closer to the facilities used by two SlU-contracted companies, Sea-Land and Matson. The property includes more than 9,200 square feet of land (with parking available for 24 vehicles), while the building takes up more than 4,000 square feet. SIU President Mike Sacco at­ tended the ceremony, which drew coverage from local media. SIU members contributed their culinaiy skills to the event. The Hawaii-based Seafarers, many of whom sail on the two passenger ships of American-Hawaiian Cruise Lines, helped prepare and serve a buffet for the guests attend­ ing the event. The union sold its previous hall to the Hawaii Community Development Authority earlier this year. SIU member Carl Poggioli slices roast pig during dedication ceremony. Fall in Temperature Has No Effect On Orgulf Pushboat Operations L W-'IHIsiS-' The Peter Fanchi just dropped off 15 light barges and now is ready for 15 more. As the cooler winds of autumn begin sweeping down from the north, SIU crewmembers aboard Orgulf tugboats along the Missis­ sippi River system continue to work without interruption. The only change that would be visible might be crewmembers wearing warmer clothes. Other­ wise, the pushboats ply the water­ ways delivering grain, oil and other commodities between St. Paul, Minn., Pittsburgh and the Gulf of Mexico with no operational dis­ tractions. Low water levels on the rivers remain which is causing the crews of the Peter Fanchi arid Twin Cities to keep on the look­ out for dangerous situations. Both tugs are capable of pushing 15 barges at a time to or from the Moore's Landing staging facility for Orgulf. The Twin Cities is the smaller of Cook Robert Charlet prepares the next the two. It operates primarily along day's menu for the Twin Cities crew. the Ohio River. The Peter Fanchi sails the upper Mississippi be­ tween Moore's Landing and St. Paul. I Lead Deckhand Tommy Guidry of the Peter Fanchi prepares to go to work. •• Twin Cities deckhands grab some coffee before the pusher leaves Moore's Landing. Deckhand Leepoleon Mays takes a quick From left: Scott Hiett, Harold Anderson and Tim Parker. break aboard the Peter Fanchi. -J.!'" • - 'V �•: •. - • V 'm n SCAMfffffS lOG Text of Statement by 3 Maritime Unions iSfi' The following is the text of the statement that was issued by the heads of three unions representing shipboard personnel in which they called for joint action on the part of the industry and govern­ ment to prevent the disappearance of the American flag from the high seas. The reality is painfully clear: America's privately-owned mer­ chant fleet continues its dangerous slide^ a victim of national ne­ glect and apathy, with even the industry itself seemingly unmoved by the potential consequences. Each passing day for the past dozen or so years has seen a re­ lentless decline in the numbers of ships flying the Stars and Stripes, and with it a steady erasing of United States visibility in the ports of the world. The total number of privately owned vessels of U.S. registry is now 377. Ten years ago, it was 533. Twenty years ago, it was 834, and the number of deep sea jobs in the privately owned active fleet has dropped from 42,000 in 1970 to 10,000 today. -iiv ;; •;"/;;::•'|^ • . •• •:;'• if; ;• ,,r- . - '- t. ' -V '''' •••'.f • ''." ;;. ;|.:i::: •- " • V- -••y . • -/ •" •' •' . '.ii- ,. .". -• The consequences of these disturbing numbers are grave: 1) the nation becomes more and more vulnerable economically, strategi­ cally and militarily, as demonstrated during the recent Desert Storm sealift buildup where the Pentagon was forced to hire foreign flag vessels to transport U.S. military hardware; 2) the seafaring and shipbuilding skills that had contributed to, and Were so much a part of, America's development as a trading nation and world power are presently depleted and could be lost forever, and; 3) be­ cause no nation, throughout the history, has ever achieved or main­ tained greatness without a strong and viable shipping capability, America on her present course is destined to wind up as a second rate military and trading power. As citizens concerned with the maintenance of our nation's posi­ tion and role in the world scheme, and as representatives of ship­ board personnel who are dependent on the health of the maritime industry for their livelihoods, we flatly reject the notion that the sit­ uation is irreversible. There is no purpose at this late date in apportioning responsibility for this serious state of affairs. Rather, we must deal with the pres­ ent and look to the future. What has been accomplished before can be accomplished again. In 1936, under the leadership of the na­ tional administration, the federal government, the Congress and the industry coalesced to effect the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Again, in 1970, the federal government, the Congress and the in­ dustry supported a program chartered by the national administra­ tion that gave us the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. No program or policy can be flexible or elastic enough to func­ tion eternally in this constantly rapidly changing world. It is time once again to create a maritime program that will work for and serve America now and in the foreseeable future. The ele­ ments of such a program will only be realized as a result of all-out collective cooperation and support from every segment of mari­ time—the owners, the managers and the builders of vessels, and the licensed and unlicensed shipboard .operating personnel and all the rest who have a stake in the future of the nation's private ship­ ping industry. 'K:. •' • !i '''^''"'" V-'yi :J : .• KV-: f ' " . 'S •t r •'••••I That collective support would create an atmosphere that could end Congress' frustration over the division within the industry that militates against the consensus that is so essential to a successful maritime program. It is thus possible that a united industry, sup­ ported by a Congress that has always demonstrated a concern for the state of U.S. shipping, might succeed in obtaining the participa­ tion, if not the leadership, of the national administration in devel­ oping a program of maritime revival. The SIU recently announced it supports the primary aim of a bill designed to help restore depleted stocks of ocean ^oundfish. But the union also said it is opposed to parts of the bill which could eliminate many Seafarers' jobs. Henri Francois, SIU port agent in New Bedford, last month testi­ fied in Boston before a House Merchant Marine and Fisheries subcommittee. Speaking on behalf of Seafarers, Francois offered al­ ternatives to portions of the bill sponsored by Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), who chairs the subcommittee. The Studds bill "will require further sacrifices on the part of an industry that cannot afford to sacrifice," Francois said. "The SIU and its members have already bitten the bullet and have tight­ ened our belts." Francois pointed out to the sub­ committee that the SIU contract covering working conditions on New Bedford fishing boats already includes conservation measures such as mandatory lay-overs be­ tween trips. He suggested that avenues such as trip limits and lay-overs be explored as an alternative to dras­ tic cut-backs in employment. One aspect of this plan which has drawn particular fire from the SIU is the planned expenditure of $10 million in 1992 and similar expenditures for the years 199395 expressly to be used for job retraining. Francois stated in his testimony that in the economic climate of New Bedford, where the unem­ ployment rate is estimated to be around 15 to 20 percent, retraining for other jobs might be an "exer­ cise in futility." Even if jobs were available, Francois said that the men would simply go elsewhere to enter an­ other fishery. "It would be: ex­ tremely difficult or near impossi­ ble [for SIU fishermen] to replace century old customs and traditions with alien ocupations," he said. He also noted the adverse impact on New Bedford and other fishing communities where many people are dependent on the industry for their livelihoods. As an alternative to dramatic reductions in fishing opportuni­ ties, the SIU advocated practical measures such as mandatory mini­ mum lay-overs between fishing trips; trip limitations fairly distrib­ uted between all active vessels; and closures of certain fishing grounds vital to the regeneration of the target species of fish, pri­ marily haddock, cod, and flounder. Rep Studds listens to testimony of SIU Port Agent Henri Francois. In announcing the fishing con­ servation bill, Studds said, "The most practical way to conserve fish is to reduce fishing." That is the aim of the New England Groundfish Restoration Act. Through a moratorium on new fishing vessels and a program to buy-out some existing vessels— tentatively funded by a controver­ sial 15 cent fuel tax on fishermen— the bill aims at doubling the stocks of New England groundfish within five years. The bill in general has been favorably received by representa­ tives of the fishing industry in the Northeast. Dwindling stocks of groundfish hav.e meant lean times in places like New Bedford where foreclosures on fishing vessels are becoming common. Action on this bill is expected shortly, because March 1, 1992 is a deadline set by a court order for the New England Fishery Man­ agement Council (NEFMC) to put in place its own conservation plan. If no plan is forthcoming then authority for setting a plan falls to the secretary of commerce in whose department the NEFMC, part of the Fish and Wildlife Serv­ ice, falls. It goes without saying that the task is most formidable, but con­ sidering the alternative, absolutely essential. As the elected representatives of licensed and unlicensed marine personnel, skilled and dedicated American workers all, we are de­ termined to devote maximum effort to finding answers to America's maritime dilemma. We respectfully urge all other components to do likewise, so we can be sure the American flag will not disappear from the high seas. Let us hope we can repeat the words used by the United States Maritime Commission in its first report to Presi­ dent Roosevelt, as required by the Mechant Marine Act of 1936, "We are about to start again ... not in a riot of enthusiasm, not with an expenditure of billions, but with a carefully planned pro­ gram that gives due regard to the factors of need, method and cost." Capl. Timothy A. Brown President Masters, Mates and Pilots i'*",' i «Vi SlU Offm Alternatives To Cuts in Fishing Jobs ' -v ;• Gordon M. Ward Michael Sacco Chairman, Licensed Division President District No.l—MEBA/NMU Seafarers International Union SIU New Bedford officials Henri Francois (right) and Gerard Dhooge testify on a controversial fishing bill currently before a congressional subcommittee. . J,' •• �piiippi|ii'liiiMiliiBii|l^ oaoBiR m V -"'sj'.-' • Five LMG Gemini Crewmen CHed for Rescue at Sea Five crewmembers of the LNG Gemini, including two SIU mem­ bers were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Secretary of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner at a special Washington, D.C. re­ ception on September 10. Seafarers Victor Honigsfeld and Jeffrey Amendolia, both of whom sail as ABs, were among those honored for efforts two years ago to rescue 18 Taiwanese sea­ men whose vessel sank in the South China Sea. As the 100 or so guests walked into the ceremony, they saw vivid reminders of the November 1989 rescue performed by crewmem­ bers of the LNG Gemini, one of the liquified natural gas carriers oper­ ated by Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC). Enlarged photo­ graphs showed the exceptionally rough, icy seas and the wearied looks of the Taiwanese sailors and the rescuers alike. Honigsfeld, unable to take his eyes off the photographs, said in a low tone, "I hope that if I'm ever in that position, someone else will be there to help.... You just want to help the people. This really shows Sixteen Taiwanese crewmembers from two lifeboats of tfie Kao Hwa III were rescued by tfie LNG Gemini crew. how dangerous the sea can be We just did what we needed to do. It came as a shock when I got the invitation to come here." Amendolia was at sea, therefore SIU Vice President Joseph Sacco accepted his medal. Also honored at the ceremony were Second Mate John Codispoti and Third Mate Steven Sellers (each receiving a Meritorious Service Medal) and Third Mate Michael Hainen (Dis­ tinguished Service Medal). Honigsfeld also was a recipient of the U.S. Merchant Marine Expe­ ditionary Award for his contribu­ tions supporting the Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations. "I'm honored that we've been chosen to receive the awards, but 26 people on the ship worked just as hard," Codispoti said. "Every­ one did something." Seafarers Respond Just after 7 a.m. on November 20, 1989, the SlU-crewed Gemini picked up a distress call from the Panamanian-flagged Kao Hwa HI. Within 90 minutes, lookout OS Allen Kindt caught sight of a red hand-flare forward of foe beam. • Shortly, the liquified natural gas carrier approached two lifeboats carrying 16 Kao Hwa III crewmembers. Members of foe deck gang rigged the starboard He cut himself free and eventu­ ally was pulled to safety by Amendolia and Codispoti. The Gemini later recovered foe bodies of two dead crewmembers LNG Gemini seamen honored at the awards ceremony were, from left, AB Victor Honigsfeld, Third Mate Michael Hainen, Third Mate Steven Sellers and Second Mate John Codispoti. (Not pictured is AB Jeffrey Amendolia.) gangway and a pilot ladder and put a boat rope over the side. The Gem­ ini was positioned so foe Kao Hwa in lifeboats, tossed about by the rough sea, could come alongside. The occupants then were as­ sisted aboard and members of the steward department provided blan­ kets and hot tea. ITie Taiwanese seafarers were sent to the ship's hospital and cadets' room for hot showers while crewmembers washed and dried their clothes. "Some of them were crying," recalled Honigsfeld, a 1989 gradu­ ate of the Lundeberg School whose first voyage included foe rescue. "Some seemed like they were in shock, and others tried to help their shipmates." Rescuing foe lifeboat occupants was only a relatively short part of what tumed out to be a 12-hour operation. Gemini crewmembers learned that five Kao Hwa IE sail­ ors had not entered lifeboats, so Captain Norman Smith maneu­ vered his ship upwind of where foe lifeboats had been sighted. "The SIU people did a great job," Third Mate Hainen told a Seafarers LOG reporter during the ceremony. "Some that aren't men­ tioned had binoculars to their faces for eight to 10 hours. They had sunbum and windbum, but there were no complaints." Eventually two men on a piece of wood were spotted amidst a sea littered with the remnants of foe Kao Hwa III. A life ring was thrown to the two seamen who were drifting rapidly past foe Gem­ ini. One man was brought to the ladder by using foe life ring. The other seaman grabbed foe boat rope. As soon as foe man on the ladder was safely on the gangway, foe life ring was passed to the seaman holding the boat rope. But the man's leg was caught in a line se­ curely tied to foe wood. Captain Smith began backing foe screw, allowing crewmembers to pull foe man closer. Amendolia tended the line while Hainen took foe bitter end of the line from the life ring, descended foe ladder and went into water to hand foe bound seaman a knife. from the Kao Hwa HI. Meanwhile, another Taiwanese seaman was saved by the MY Plata, a vessel in foe area that also heard foe distress call. "We were surprised at how quickly [some of the Taiwanese seafarers] started showing signs of hypothermia," said Codispoti. "The weather was horrendous, but you wouldn't think it would show up that quickly. ... I still think about the guys we weren't able to get to in time. We were so close." Hainen described the ordeal as "exhilarating. You have to stay fo­ cused, but after 10 or 11 hours you do start thinking about the time.T know I got exhausted pulling peo­ ple out of the lifeboats. ... It felt good and yet dealing with the bod­ ies was the down side. You do a lot of second-guessing." Meanwhile Honigsfeld, 26, could not believe he was receiving such a high honor. The native of New York could not even swim when he first joined foe Seafarers; yet his thorough training and gutsy work under extraordinary condi­ tions helped save 18 lives. The Taiwanese seamen have not forgotten the efforts of Honigsfeld, Amendolia and the rest of the Gemini crew. "He still receives letters from the people he helped save," said Honigsfeld's mother, Rochelle, who attended the cere­ mony. "When I read some of them I started to cry. It's unbeliveable the love they have for him.... I'm extremely proud of my son.' ABs Honigsfeld and Amendolia were awarded a Meritorious Service Medal from the secretary of transportation. SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco, left, accepts the award from Secretary of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner on behalf ilfof of AB Jeffrey Amendolia. • W:- • /••A-'•' V-' Maritime Administrator Warren Leback, center, presents AB Victor Honigsfeld with medal while Kendall Chen, vice president, ETC, looks on. 'V*' if -"1 AB Victor Honigsfeld, left, listens as his mother, Rochelle, talks about the letters her son has received from some of the survivors of the Kao Hwa III. �mmmmmmmm am SUfAREKS LOG iiiv li/': ;A;;' ,::,-4; ^ ¥; ;:'. 1)1; ••• r^<.:;\ - "u-t-)' •-ill •'/" V'i f •?«: ;.' -i.t- ® ' • ' I' Wl •t:.' •n Seafarer Race Acts as Goodwill Envoy to Southampton It might be an understatement to say SIU member Ralph R. Race made the best of a difficult situa­ tion. Race, 46, became a self-ap­ pointed goodwill envoy while working aboard the Cape Mohican last winter. The vessel was stranded in Southampton, England due to boiler problems. When he was not working. Race—who lives in Southampton, Pa. near Philadel­ phia—met with various officials and citizens of the English city. He exchanged gifts with South­ ampton's mayor and police offi­ cers, toured the area and helped foster an already friendly and ac­ tive relationship between residents of these sister cities. "Of all the places I've been, the Middle East, the Far East, I'd go back to Southampton, England be­ fore anywhere else," AB/Tankerman Race recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "The people were so nice there. The experience was just overwhelm­ ing." Race has enjoyed a bit of celeb­ rity status since his unscheduled overseas visit which resulted in the cultural exchange between the Southamptons. The longtime Sea­ farer was featured in two English newspapers, in a Southampton, Pa. magazine and in the Philadelphia Inquirer. It all started in November 1990 when the Cape Mohican delivered military cargo to the Persian Gulf. The vessel then headed for Eng­ land to pick up more materiel, but problems developed with the boil­ ers and the ship stopped in South­ ampton. Anticipating a lengthy layover while repairs were made, most of the crewmembers were sent home. Race, who joined the union in 1968 in Philadelphia, and a few others remained on board the Cape Mohi­ can, with Race coordinating the repairmen. Race also handled var­ ious duties ranging from checking fuel lines to scrubbing toilets and cleaning rooms. "That's your home, you know, and you can't have someone walking into a dirty room," Race explained. He credits his aunt and uncle, Monica and Ron Pinciotti, for sug­ gesting the gift exchange. Race lives with the Pinciottis in South­ ampton, Pa., and he contacted them from England. The Pinciottis got in touch with local township ofHcials and police and subsequently put together a gift package for Brother Race to deliver in England, The package included police chevrons and a badge, an insignia for a police cap, T-shirts, Christmas ornaments and a license plate. Soon thereafter Race met with the mayor of Southampton, Her Worship Mary Key. They ex­ changed various memorabilia, with Race receiving items such as a silver medallion, a crystal paper­ weight and two history books from the Southampton Library. Race even donned the ceremo­ nial robes and hat. visits to the city. He said he appre­ ciated the consistently fine treat­ ment he received. "It wasn't just a couple of visits, where everyone is going to be nice and you don't see any bad sides," Race noted. "I still can't believe the gracious hospital­ ity we received." Race's exhilarating experience in Southampton was tempered some­ what by the seriousness of his role in Operation Desert Shield. Although he retumed to the United States l^fore combat began, "I didn't feel safe until I got back," he said. Brother Race shares a laugh with Her Worship Mary Key, mayor of Southampton. Of the mayor. Race said, "She is so intelligent and jovial: I called her Your Worship, which you're supposed to do, and she said, 'Oh, just call me Mary.' She served tea and gave me a cigarette. She is quite friendly." Race and a few other SIU mem­ bers also met with other South­ ampton officials and socialized with the town bobbies. Since the Cape Mohican re­ mained in Southampton until Christmas, Race made repeated Persian Gulf Volunteer Usually a tugboat worker. Race decided to volunteer for the Pers­ ian Gulf after a conversation with his aunt. "I never had military ex­ perience, but she reminded me of my obligation to my country," he recalled. "We talked for a while and I said, 'You're right.' I decided to do it." The Cape Mohican delivered a shipment of tanks to Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia before the boiler trouble sidelined the ship in England. Appeals Board Amends Shipping Rules; Affects Registration Process on Weekends The Seafarers Appeals Board has amended the shipping rules to allow members to register on board a ship after the union hall has closed for a weekend or holi­ day when signing off during a payoff or layup. A second action taken by the board, which consists of representatives from both the union and its contracted compa­ nies, clarifies a provision regard­ ing permanent positions. SAB Action 356 calls for the union representative present at a payoff or layup to register for employment members signing off who possess the proper docu­ ments if the payoff or layup occurs after 12 noon on a Saturday or anytime on a Sunday or holiday. "This action was taken to pre­ vent members from having to pay for food and lodging or being in­ convenienced in any other fash­ ion," said Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bargaining. The other change, known as SAB Action 357, clarifies Rule 5 A 12 (a) that permanent jobs are on specifically designated vessels. Both actions, which took effect immediately upon passage, are printed below: SAB Action 356 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and persuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the vari­ ous Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, vessels may lay up or poy off outside the normal spread of business hours in effect in all the Labor-Management Hiring Halls, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, and Whereas, seamen are inconve­ nienced by having to wait until the next business day to register for employment, creating expenses for food and lodging for seamen who do not reside in or near the port of payoff, and Whereas, a Union ojficial is present at all scheduled payoffs. Therefore, to avoid delay for the seamen going home and eliminate the cost forfood and lodging. Rule 5 A 2 (a) shall be amended by adding a new paragraph, which shall read as follows: "In the event a vessel lays up or pays off after twelve noon on Saturday or at a time that would prevent the seamen from register­ ing before the hiring hall closed on Saturday or on a Sunday or Holiday; the Union ojficial as­ signed to the vessel for the payoff shall examine each crewmembers' Merchant Mariners document, clinic card, union identification, passport and drug clearance certi­ fication, and if all documentation is in order, shall be registered in the port of payoff on the next official business day, if so re­ quested, unless their alloted em­ ployment time aboard the vessel has expired as provided in Rule 2 G I, 2 G 19 and 2 H. Seamen whose documents are not in order shall be subject to the provisions contained in paragraph one above." The remainder of Rule 5 A2 (a) shall continue in full force and effect. Dated: September 4, 1991 SAB Action 357 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the vari­ ous Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. For purposes of clarity. Rule 5 A 12 (a), first paragraph shall be amended to read as follows: (a) "The following specified rat­ ings enumerated in this subsection (a), possessing Class 'A' senior­ ity, upon attaining four (4) months of continuous employment aboard a specific vessel, shall be desig­ nated as having a Permanent sta­ tus for such vessel and shall re­ quest a relief of not less than sixty (60) days or one (1) roundtrip where the vessel's schedule of op­ erations involves voyages in ex­ cess of sixty (60) days, upon the vessel's arrival at a port in the Continental United States or Puerto Rico. The purpose of this provision is to provide as closely as the vessel's operations permit, a four-(4)-months-on and two-(2)months-off work schedule for Per­ manent ratings." The remainder of Rule 5 A 12 (a) shall continue in full force and effect. Dated: September 6, 1991 SMywBWititlirapes �m OaOBCR 1991 mm 13 Retired Bosuiif Daughter Reunited After 27-Year Separation ^r;/' VK.; "',; -•; When retired Bosun Luther James Pate picked up the telephone receiver in his room at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, he re­ ceived a surprise he knew would come "sooner or later." On the other end of the call was his daugh­ ter, Jane Irons. The pair had not seen each other for 27 years. Irons was persistent in her ef­ forts to locate her father. From memory and thanks to her mother. Irons knew her father was a mer­ chant mariner with the SIU, the date of his birth and a native of Mobile, Ala. Armed with that information, she started searching. "When I called the school, I couldn't believe it," Irons re­ called. "Everything matched. I was in shock." Pate, who joined the SIU in 1947 and retired in 1986, was just as astounded when the voice on the phone identified herself as his daughter. The last time he had seen or heard from her. Irons was 9 years old and Pate was heading back to sea after being told by her mother he would be divorced if he did so. "I knew she would get in touch with me sooner or later," Pate told the Seafarers LOG. The phone call produced other surprises including the fact he had four grandchildren. Pate and Irons made plans to see each other in Piney Point less than two weeks after making contact. "My phone bill was over $400 that month," Irons confessed. "I was still in shock and had to keep calling. He kept asking when I was coming to see him." Irons was driven to southern Maryland from her New Jersey home by an aunt and uncle from Pate's side of the family she had not seen since he left. When she got to Piney Point she spotted her father right away. "It was natural—not odd—after being apart all that time," she added. After spending the weekend catching up on each other's lives. Irons took Pate to her home to meet his grandchildren. The chil­ dren, ranging in age from 17 years to 16 months, have taken to him, according to Irons. "The kids en­ joy his seafaring stories. My oldest son, Patrick, had been thinking of joining the Navy after he gradua­ ted from high school. Now, he is looking into the merchant marine." By finding her father. Irons is rediscovering family members on Pate's side. A family reunion is being planned in Mobile in con­ junction with a wedding next year. Meanwhile, Pate has moved to New Jersey to be closer to his family. "I miss Piney Point and talking with my buddies, but it is Jane Irons runs to hug her father, retired Bosun Luther James Pate, after being apart nothing like being with family," 27 years. Irons drove from her New Jersey home to meet her father at Piney Point the bosun admitted. where he had been living. •: a ''4^', •' •"'? .fen's 4 6end Your Holiday Greetings in the (Seafarers LCG Here is a chance to let your family, friends and shipmates hear from you this holiday season. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest printing), write your message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings will be included in the December 1991 issue of the Seafarers LCDG if they are received by November 15. Open to: Examples: Message: Deadline: • Seafarers and their family members, retired SIU members and their family members. Wife and children send a message to their husband and father who will be on a ship diuing the holidays. Before shipping out, a Seafarer sends greetings to his or her parents. Crewmembers of one ship send greetings to crewmembers of another ship. A retired member sends greetings to a fellow retired member living in another dty. A retired member sends a greeting to all Seafarers. A Seafarer sends greetings to her fiancee. Limited to 25 words. Must be received by November 15. Send by mail to Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After Novemb^ 1, fax copies will be accepted (1-301-8997355). Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a payoffi PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY TO: Retired Bosun Luther James* Pate shows his daughter, Jane irons, around the Piney Point training facility. HOLIDAY MESSAGE: NOTICES Sea-Land Issues War Bonus Checks •J'.~%.- i: w. K'V' Sea-Land has mailed war bonus checks to all crewmembers of the Sea-Land Con­ sumer who were aboard when it sailed in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. If any crewmember has not yet received a check, contact Judy Navarette at the Sea-Land Marine Operations office in Long Beach, Calif. YOUR NAME: IMC Requests War Bonus Information • Active Seaferer Union members who sailed aboard IMC vessels during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and are entitled to war bonus pay should send their requests show­ ing the applicable dates with copies of their discharge paper and company pay voucher to Ray Douglas, IMC, 22 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NV 11501. •ii' ••"it fei \x. Ch^ the block which describes your status with the SIU: • Retired Sea6uer • Family Member of Active Seafarer • Family Member of Retired Seafarer Send yoiu- greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at the LOG office by November 15. ,•'fe' fe' �• :'..-V„X J ,.; jiC SlS3l-£ . •"' •, I*'.. . 7' • • ^®®g|iSl^::^ •. •'". •' -rj.A-',-^ '';vr477-y '"5f'•!f7:-.*«• '> •• ". , ^ ^ ,,-"'f', ."'l, 7/;,,' • ''• ' \ liSg^'^7:7||irf !»>|7ii7p7y|7: -;;.M7-?7 'mm r .. " , -.3 . - - •,.-* ,1a- (- ••-•^ . - * Ui_l»LV , c.l* 1 t. .-^1. ^ — -,1- , . ll*-ii *. Va-J.--- ' • 1 tTwL-' *- » -. .•_•*/•.••- 3• _. —i- . a-.- . -/.- K "l-£—-• r - • . i . 7777i;f777'«' ; wtV'''': • • .A® • •'^•A^.i.-^-'',;---• 77:7--' ItV'Av. „AA ." , l:-:A-''777aA:'A::m,7-| i ; < ^A'Ar.!''A ..; A:,:.; v. e,V i,v' An estimated 325,000 trade unionists marched in Washington, D.C. for Solidarity Day '91. AAi ffilfAtvlWAl 7:A;77S::7V7;7f7i AA;AAA?rpvifi3 'IN '7'-:;:77\7A777'A 'ffii I 7777777v.-7-.:|te;-^ -iilA-A f AS:i ,...;• •,. ^i.^vv,:..-;;;: •. .vA • '••" •- «i 77N; •' • '- .•• I^-- ..'^ -''^' f ••'- 7;*' •- ^ -•;•• ' '•;, '..-vt:>'f.-'^'-.?'- •=•,.:>-•• ^./.7V^«. :''„-vL-'*-.-,.;,^§;.>t.^-=^,^. J; > -• ',-, , •.- Y-f. i- X.>'.f7-,1, •.V;ri%-[| Seafarers Participate in AFL-CIO Rally Hundreds of SIU members marched with organized labor in an event which drew an estimated 325,000 trade unionists to the nation's capital August 31, the Saturday hefore Labor Day. Union members and their allies rallied to protest the direction the Bush administration is leading the nation and the lack of guts in the opposition on Capitol Hill. AB Sean Ryan led the march down Constitution Ave­ nue, which preceded Solidarity Day's main program. He said he was shocked and honored to leam he would be leading so many people. Ryan, who joined the union in 1980, enthusiastically described the day's events as "unbelievable!' Ryan was chosen to lead the parade as a representative of America's merchant mariners who served in the Persian Gulf, Ryan served on the Overseas Valdez during the gulf conflict. Many SIU members in attendance were making their first visit to Washington. For example. Chief Cook Susan Moe, Third Cook Peggy Langford, Second Cook Chris Adolpho and Chief Cook William Moe —all sailing from the port of Honolulu—had not been to the capital before. "I wanted to come here and be a part of this," said Adolpho. Seafarers and their fellow marchers called for national health care reform, legislation to ban permanent replace­ ment of strikers and full freedom of association for work­ ers around the world. Speaker after speaker pointed out that the administration appears to have an economic plan for eveiy nation except the United States. As one labor leader put it, "We have a president who is acutely aware of the situation for people in Kuwait and Kiev, hut is oblivious to an unemployed fam- M.: 77|7fl7;7;7:g7ii7'- -. •- ..iVfA^A' A, •A•-„^., '^•. :''A AjfA/A^ I -.'• :,y C .' •'- " .'.-••• '• is;/..-•:• • .>'v."' 4 •• ,,.v. J,:.". -• <•' , /\-'-;-.T . •-. •- .-• r - , ,•. • -.SI-- L I *#i'fA-;i.y7»;j!i''i 'i ••. .3 ':•: OaOBCR 1991 SSAFAKItS lOG :• \^i;;--;i.'sr; ily in Kentucky or a farm foreclosure in Kansas." Despite extreme heat and humidity, Seafarers and their brothers and sisters in the union movement persevered at Solidarity Day, one of the largest rallies ever conducted in Washington. Here is what some of the other SIU members who partic­ ipated had to say: , QMED Bill Sullivan (Philadelphia): "I'm here in sup­ port of the movement. I wanted to help the SIU and show my support. Most of our guys are at sea, so I'm here to represent the guys on ships who can't be here. This is for security and unity.' Black-gang member Michael Gott: "I feel good about being here today. It's great to see all the unions joining together." Engine department member Alton Hickman: "It's a beautiful experience." Chief Steward Bill Collins: "We need to keep the jobs in this country.' AB J.R. Ewlng: "This is my first time here. It won't be my last!" Black-gang member James Henley: "I think it's great to see all these Americans working together to make our country better. We need more of this." As was the case at the original rally held in 1981, SIU members proudly represented their union at Solidarity Day. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland summed up the day by saying, "We're here to remind our elected representa­ tives that they were put there to serve, not the faceless marketplace, hut the aspirations of real people.' '•'•VA'AV;.'- I -- iti'-lj" I"-,' • 'AAA--^-' - -Il!UIS- I.' 1 U U I "i-- •• " . ivjiwr • R;V = ;.A'"A-^AlA^AtA.\;A,rV^;-A A.'A^ if ' ••V?VA Some of the Seafarers serving as marshals at the day's event are Bryan Honeycutt, James Lawrence, Jason Shaffer, Phillip Rankin, Gregory Carroll, Kevin Leewitt and Danny Alioto. Jeannie McCracklin pauses to adjust her cap during the rally. SIU President Michael Sacco meets with union members (left to right) FOWT Sjarifudin Noor, QMED Jose Quinones, FOWT Nestor Martinez, CO David Valley and FOWT Louis A. Garcia Jr. during the rally. 7#''• • 7t7f7t nding to the playing of the national anthem are, from left; James Weinrich, Michael r, Clifton Simoneaux, Jason Schaffer, Robert Langford and Steven Boleware. r 7 . ,., l! ', I •' l' l''r: f. - P ina;- • -i W '•" •• i3^- r-'. FA I irA55«^,'>r.',' ..A.AA;:-, .. mtA, ..- |f;77;7A;7:;7|^ .. • ••'••/ ' .a ••' . ' '. >7' ' . SiNj A-XC'J'' ••••*•• • S7:--7-7v7::i|77::, '7'-?>7,^7'V'-' 7ca:,-ay y-:.mm. Taking part in the Solidarity Day rally are, from left: Michael Mclntyre, David Cebula, Anthony Hickman, Clifton Simoneaux, Nathan Owens,' Lawton Sholes, James Henley, Vilma Valentin, Tony Wiggins, Mark Settles and Rodney Irons. ',hj' 7 v" Nick Valentin marches down Constitution Avenue with hundreds of other unionists. AB Sean Ryan, (right), leads 325,000 "marchers in the Solidarity Day rally. -If'' • K ' SIU trainees form barricade to keep order. , •.AA,'" AA .A ;_ _A ;/»-AA^Ap-- 'Cf'j--.,i't :}• il t'',; if i. "i ' J AN'"; A-'ft,; • •" ' fv'' - / A if AA% Arj;-J '••"! ?•-f'A, A :)A;;--', V-AAN'.! r" • A; /• IA,V . '7. 7'_- •' 7-'>7 - r. 7r77,..y-ir':;'::7:^7777^:7"r**'^ A' A • '7' A.;, \/ A, A^// A .•A: A.://; ; ..A. .. 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'.a; ' I Monday, December 16 >-" - Seattle Friday, November 22 Friday, December 20 iK' ' ;;,-'! San Juan Thursday, November 7 j: Thursday, December s St. Louis Friday, November 15 j Friday, December 13 Honolulu Friday, November 15 Friday, December 13 Duluth Wednesday, November 13 Wednesday, December 11 Jersey City Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday, December 18 New Bedford Tuesday, November 19 Tuesday, December 17 na9 Personals ALFREDO GONZALEZ Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of Alfredo Gonzalez, 37, should contact his son, Ablert Allie, through Max Hall in the Seafarers LOG. Call (301) 899-0675 SCOTTY (FRANK) AUBUSSON Please contact Alexander Daniluk at 823 E. Hamilton St, Gonza­ lez,!^ 70737. ROBERT FINK Please contact your sister, Lenore, at 516 E. 15th Street, New York, NY 10009. CORRECTION Chief Engineer David Meniken's ship­ board job was incorrectly identified in the September Seafarers LOG story on the new AT&T cable ship, the Global Link, on page 5. . i " SUFARCRS lOG J. ^i. 1. i Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16-SEPTEMBER 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port lew liladelphia pBaltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans , iSfacksonville • San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu louston 5t, Louis ;|Wney Poitp Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore muf^. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 37 4 4 7 8 17 17 4 ••If- • :5- 3 9 19 22 tl 19 20 6 3 27 0 10 1 0 1 2 203 6 134 Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 16 8 34 13 7 9 6 6 15 12 14 16 2 9 m 30 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 5 9 15 12 m 17 127 14 25 10 1 6 6 9 7 5 10 .13 12 10 1 6 3 2 12 18 15 ^12 15 12 25 3 11 ' ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Class A Class B Class C 57 14 18 3 ^.-.:;;3.;.; 5 • -^=^¥5-:- 4;r,'Sig^ ^ 15 3 7 4 8 3 12 2 . 5 34 17 11 ''^•"35 '14 j 52 17 n: 9 4 27 ,13 J 8 6 40 4 11 4 0 0 8 6 9 |:<8 ^5'.- * '.t 1 te: • 0 337 186 0 1 *,*51 • "• •^• ' 0 124 2 •• 116 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 1 3 4 7 7 9 6 9 5 13 13 • 3 5 W'A. y 6 10 9 10 8 0 3 8 4 6 0 1 0 3 2 3 ^-5 • • 6 9 23 8 10 7 6 • 6 7 2 5 11 San Francisc# Wdmingtp^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis ^ ^ Piney Point Algonac Totals Port p:: New YorkI I Philadelphiia S Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans SjiiOTndlle "San Francisco l^ilmingtoiT Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston \ |$t, Louis; iJ^ey Pqir^ Algonac Totals Port Jew Philadelphia laltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu St. Louis Pot Algonac Totals Totals All Departments 536 583 660 475 448 495 166 892 627 751 •"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 1,584 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,584 jobs shipped, 475 jobs or about 30 percent were taken by **A" seniority members. The rest were filled by *'B" and **€" seniority people. From August 16 to September 15, a total of 166 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,716 jobs have been shipped. �i,v;'• ^ OaOBSR 1991 The Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 14 mem­ bers this month. Ten of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, three sailed in the inland division and one sailed in the Great Lakes division. Steward department member James Miller, 71, is the oldest of the new pensioners. He spent nearly 50 years at sea and rates the Sonoma as his favorite ship. Brother Miller also recalls surviving both a bombing during World War II and a typhoon near Okinawa in 1945. Brief biographical sketches of Miller and the other new pensioners follow: 17 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 happiness and health in the days ahead. GUSTAVE MALENSKY, 62, joined the union in 1962 in the port of his na­ tive New York. Brother Malensky shipped in the deck department. He resides in Glen Oaks, N.Y. JOSE CAMELO,55, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1961 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Co­ lombia, he sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Camelo upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978, and he also served in the Colom­ bian army. He has retired to Sun­ rise, Fla. JOSEPH MERCIER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bom in New Hampshire and sailed in the deck department. Brother Mercier served in the Navy from 1943 until 1949. He lives in Manchester, N.H. WOODROW CUNNING­ HAM, 66, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. A na­ tive of Georgia, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Cunning­ ham served in the Army from 1943 to 1950. He resides in Jacksonville, Fla. JAMES MILLER, 71, joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1953 in the port of Port­ land, Ore., before the union merged with the AGLIWD. The Washington native Sailed frequently with Grace Lines and Delta Lines vessels to South America. He has retired'to the Portland area. JOHN O. FRAZlER, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Houston. Bom in Louisiana, he upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1976 com­ pleted bosun recertification. Brother Frazier served in the Navy from 1943 to 1950. He has retired to Plantersville, Texas. DEMETRIOS KYRIAKOS,61, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Seattle. A na­ tive of Greece, he sailed as a member of the deck department. Brother Kyriakos calls Metairie, La. home. ISMAELSOUS, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of San Juan. Ihe native of Puerto Rico shipped as a chief mate. Boatman Solis resides in Yabucoa, P.R. GREAT LAKES DEEP SEA VINCENT CURRIE, 66, joined the union in 1966 in the port of New York. The North Carolina native sailed as a mem­ ber of the galley gang. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. ^ JOHN POLEATE, 69, joined the union in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Poleate has retired to Pensacola, Fla. FRANZ SCHWARZ, 58, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Bom in West Ger­ many, he shipped in the deck de­ partment and in 1980 completed bosun recertification. Brother Schwarz resides in Highland, Texas. ber of the deck department. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953, and calls Niles, 111. home. JILES W. HAMM, 65, joined the union in 1961 in the port of New York. Bom in Wilson, N.C.,he sailed in the ste­ ward department. Boatman Hamm served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He lives in Newport News, Va. WILLIAM GRAY, 56, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of De­ troit. The Michigan native shipped in the deck department. He has re­ tired to Frankfort, Mich. CORRECTION The September issue of the Seafarers LOG contained incorrect information about pensioner Jo­ seph L. Gray. The correct informa­ tion follows: Brother Gray, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia. His first ship was the Globe Progress, where he served as chief cook from Dec. 15,1966 until Jan. 31,1967. f:. With the Shoregangs In New Orleans I- Above—Working the Robert E. Lee in New Orleans, members of the Waterman shoregang are (from left) Ivan Agullar, Ray Cuccia, Howard Levein and Car­ los Rodriguez. •, t: •f •••J' • '.y-f.. Right—Sea-Land shoregang member Al Ragas (right) and Bobby Milan, New Orleans SIU patrolman talk about the pend­ ing job. I Below—Waterman shoregang ABs Gavin Doyle (left) and David Messick work aboard the Robert E. Lee during a recent stopover In New Orleans. INLAND • ••' . JOHN J. ANTICH, 62, joined the union in 1963 in the port of his native Chicago. Boat­ man Antich sailed as a mem­ . < -rr. — - ---V- •fr.: 't' " •i . — • -mm:-- • j.V V -/ ". .. . • •. . �Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes 'v i 'h- CL—Company/Lakes h.% •.• •- . L-Lakes NP—Non Priority AUG. 16-SEPT. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED Port TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac m.:: 0 8 T" STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 r 0 12 "ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 ^32 iMI Totals All Departments 0 76 28 0 41 10 0 89 53 *"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. ;ff- .•• • •;i DIepatchere' Report for Inland Watere AUGUST 16-SEPTEMBER 15, 1991 •ijV. •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 14 4 Port Unferi Onecftfjr TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT r'"' li: - r ti [i.- v.-_ president , 'Mlchaef^SaoedSecretary-Treasurer .John v'A • : • •;]^ecutiye •Vice'Presidi^^ ;Joseph.SaccO;--'vV;::v Nflfce I^Sident Collective Angiis *«ed" CaiupbeB Vice President West Coast George McCartney, Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice ]^esident Atlantic CoasC JackCafTey i:Vice:iPr|si4ent-:IakeS'M^ ;• Byron'Kelley;.:: Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey 11 i ' 'V HiE^UARTERS 5201 Auth Way Cainp Springs, MD 20746 "15 ^1)899:#5 ALGONAC 520, St:-;iClair,;Rive!r-Dr. Alonnanl MI Mr 48001 4Sn0l Algonac, (313) 794-4988 s? BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH: 705 Medical Arts Boildii^s Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 6(86 KaUhi Street » 4 <• ! 1221 Pierce St. 1 Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 y'WA JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville. 1^ 32206 •iYYI(904)353-0987 ;y-Y:.:.j^EYCnY •••'•- .•••ills * . 99 Montgomeiy St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (iZOI) 435-9424 MOBILE BMBDauphin •Mand,PfcviY^-''^^11'S!t MobUe, AL 36605 ;1 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 |1|NEW^«MILEANS . 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 Y NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112^ (718)499-6600 f:Y \vy4 y NORFOIJK '"^^ 115 third St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELEHIA 2604 S. 4 St Philadelphia, PA 19148 ss (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P,0. Box 75 tie Piney Point , MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Di^idh (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1(157 Fernandez Juttcos St. Stop 16, .•. S£mturee. PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 :Y 1 Y1 SEAITLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 VYSTV LOUIS / i 4581 Giravois Ave, 1 St, Louis, MD63Ii6^ (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON Y 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 t-, i;' .-•• ,; A Totals AU Departments 56 2 16 31 0 3 168 12 33 •"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. : �jff • <,• OaOBCR 1991 19 as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minute are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union uppti re^lpt of the ships minute. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser- , vice). May 24 — Chairman Mike Willis, Secretary Lois Ware, Educational Direc­ tor Frank Hall, E>eck Delegate Mark Lance, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced payoff date. Educa­ tional director encourag^ member to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or stew­ ed delegates: Crew asked contracts de­ partment for clarification on use of foreign labor while in Japanese port and cutting of OT. Crew thanked steward de­ partment. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (AMSEA), June 5 — Chairman Robert Johnson, Secretary Bruce Barbeau, Educational Director William Arnest. Crew dis­ cussed security procedures and danger pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. CAPE HUDSON (lOM), June 16 — Chairman Leonard Spavey, Secretary Humberto Ortiz, Educational Director B.F. Cooley. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. CAPE MENDOCINO (OMl Corp.), June 23 — Chairman C.F. Mann, Secretaiy Steven R. Hamilton, Educational Director J. McCranle, Deck Delegate E. Santana, Engine Delegate J. Coombs, Steward Delegate Marco Maffioll. Chairman requested union official for ar­ rival in Oakland, Calif. Secretary re­ minded those signing off to turn in keys, also thanked crew for smooth trip. Edu­ cational director reminded members about importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $25 in ship's fund. Deck delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegate. Ship waiting for installation of TV and radio antennas. Crew asked contracts department for clarification relative to ^extension of articles upon return to U.S. Crew observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. CAPE CARTHAGE (AMSEA), July 27 — Chairman Abdula Moshin, Secre­ tary Roily Sagulnsin, Educational Direc­ tor William Dooling, Engine Delegate Welton Weaver, Steward Delegate Harry Celkos. Chairman announced es­ timated arrival at Concord, Calif. He told crewmembers who will be signing off to wait for relief person to arrive. He ad- Fireboat Drill at Sea Siddik A. Hubair, DEU aboard the Sea-Land Expedition, turns the water valve on during a fireboat drill. vised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crewmembers were reminded to keep mess and lounge clean. CAPE HUDSON (lOM), July 15 — Chairman Leonard Spavey, Secretary Humberto Ortiz. Chairman read report from headquarters regarding death of Bosun George Cruz. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. Engine delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew needs new television and new dryer. DEL VALLE (OMI Corp.), July 6 — Chairman T.P. Banks, Secretary R. De Boissiere, Educational Director DJ. BIrkland, Deck Delegate Gilbert Burdge, Engine Delegate M.S. Novak, Steward Delegate Burt Doggett. Chair­ man told everyone to see patrolman, as this is payoff trip. He thanked everyone for smooth trip and reminded members to clean rooms before leaving. He also noted need for repairs to ovens and gal­ ley range, as well as need for spraying for roaches. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew extended special votes of thanks to Bosun Banks and galley gang members be Boissiere, Doggett and Art Benner. Crew also thanked captain, chief mate and chief engineer, whose help and sincere interest in crew facili­ tate happy and smooth trip. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Newport News, Va. GAL VESTON BA /(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 7 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary Richard E. Hicks, Educational Director Ron Robertson, Engine Delegate Sean Moore. Chairman announced payoff, reminded members to clean rooms before departing. He said new raise went into effect July 1. He en­ couraged everyone to take advantage of courses at Lundeberg School. Educa­ tional director urged members to read Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew needs new VCR for crew lounge. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. LAWRENCE H.GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), July 14 — Chairman P. Hulsebosch, Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director W. Toole, Deck Delegate D. Gates, Engine Delegate E. Lacunza, Steward Delegate V. Ortiz. Chairman thanked crew for good job cleaning ship. He referred to Seafarers LOG article about Z-card renewals. He encouraged everyone to attend benefits conferences. Treasurer reported $267 in ship's fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good woiic. Crew was reminded to separate plastics. GUA YAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), July 29 — Chairman G.R. KIdd, Secretary Steve Parker, Educational Director Scott Speedy. Chairman announced pay­ off and noted everything running smoothly. Secretary thanked entire crew for helping keep messhalls and pantry clean, also for enjoyable trip. Educa­ tional director urges everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew was reminded to watch for stowaways in Dominican Republic. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), July 23 — Chairman L. Rodiigues, Secre­ tary C. Carter, Jr., Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate Ray Fernan­ dez, Steward Delegate M. Rubles. Ship still did not have lock on rec room, to keep stevedores out. Chairman an­ nounced payoff, said everything is run­ ning smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked headquarters to check on why epoxy paint is still being used in engine room. Next port: Eliza­ beth, N.J. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Service), July 28 — Chairman P. Lewis, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Director E. Bain. Chairman advised crew of arrival dates and times for Boston and New Jer- beefs or disputed OT reported. All de­ partments were thanked for good woric. MA YAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), July 7 — Chairman Albert Caulder, Sec­ retary Jose Ross, Deck Delegate Paul Carolan, Steward Delegate John Platts. Chairman explained proper way to file medical claim. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked headquarters to look into in­ creasing dental and optical benefits. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 14 — Chairman John NefF, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educational director MIcuall Sclnto, Steward Dele- 1• Operatlons In the Red Sea v"I,'• Members of the Overseas Vivian's deck, engine and steward departments who took part in operations on deck during the Desert Shield and Desert Storm conflict were commended by the chief mate. This photo of the crew waiting for the USS Seattle to come along side was sent to the Seafarers LOG by ABRichard O'Brien. sey. He thanked crew for perseverance with stowaways! Educational director thanked crewmembers who supported movie fund. He stressed importance of upgrading and Lundeberg School and do­ nating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), July 7 — Chairman A. Harring­ ton, Secretary Mike Meany, Engine Delegate Thomas Moore, Steward Dele­ gate John Lewis. Chairman announced upcoming payoff. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­ ported two ABs requesting relief in New York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to minimize noise in passageways. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for good work. Crewmembers asked for and received clarification re­ garding transportation costs related to medical treatment. Next port: New York. ROBERT E. LEE(Waterman Steam­ ship), July 21 — Chairman William Penny, Secretary Paul Hunt, Educa­ tional Director Jerald Graham, Deck Delegate Mark Fleming, Engine Dele­ gate James Gaines, Steward Delegate L.C. Babln. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and also go there for vacation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI(ETC), July 21 — Chair­ man R. Schwarz, Secretaiy R. Adams, Deck Delegate John Graham, Engine Delegate Charles Lore, Steward Dele­ gate O. Haslam. Treasurer reported $349 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for good work. LNG VIRGO (ETC), July 28 — Chair­ man Carlos A. Pineda, Secretaiy Rob­ ert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate David CentofantI, Engine Delegate Imro E. Salomons, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Aubuchon. Chairman explained advan­ tages of upgrading at Lundeberg School. He explained SPAD system. Treasurer reported $628.50 in ship's fund. No gate T. McNeller. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman talked about dan­ gers of drugs and alcohol, also spoke about general cleanliness of ship. Crew . thanked steward department for job Well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Coip.), July 28 — Chairman Earnest Duhon, Secretary Chester Moss, Educational Director A.D. Bomblta, Engine Delegate Greg­ ory Thompson, Steward Delegate A. Rivers. Chairman announced payoff. Treasurer reported $362 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Rec room furniture needs to replaced. OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), July 7 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary R. Peralta, Steward Delegate Stanley Washington. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. OMI HUDSON (OMI Coip.), July 9 — Chairman Calvin Miles. Chairman noted ship had not received new washer, TV or VCR. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), July 21 — Secretary C. Woodward. Treasurer reported $45 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or steward delegates. OVE/7SEAS 4L/CE (Maritime Over­ seas), July 28 — Chairman Steven Copeland, Secretary Richard Sellgman, Educational Director J. Rollins, Deck Delegate Al Runnlon, Engine Delegate Chris Clements, Steward Delegate M. All. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Trea­ surer reported $237 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Okinawa. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ seas), July 1 —Chairman J.M. Zepeda, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational DiContinued on page 20 i: �MWSi 20 v'l^: • 'i—.- SMplBfiiii Continuedfrom pdge 19 rector Jack Singletary. Chairman an­ nounced payoff in Houston. He re­ minded members all beefs can be handled by bosun who serves as ship's chairman. He asserted that all members should upgrade at Lundeberg School. Ed­ ucational director noted ship had new movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Dryer still in need of repair, with parts on order. Crew thanked gsdley gang for job well done. Next port: Houston. -••-• vi '• ,'. -' •;.' PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), July 14 — Chairman Harry M. Fisher, Secretary C. Davaiie. Chairman noted nice trip, wonderful crew and no problems. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Lmd Service), July 28 — Chairman James Davis, Secretary J. Reid. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), July 31 —Chairman Gary Walker, Secretary G. Bryant, Educa­ tional Director S. Brown, Deck Delegate AJ. Janacek, Engine Delegate Joe Trouth, Steward Delegate R. Costilio. Chairman announced payoff and re­ ported eveiything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded members to separate plastics. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. :t'. V, SafAREKS LOG .-. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 29 — Chairman J.L. Bass, Secretary G. Sinkes, Educational Direc­ tor A. Cuevas, Engine Delegate Juan Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Isaiah Gray. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and do­ nate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to consider increasing pension five percent yearly. Crew was reminded to keep rec room and mess hall clean. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), July 28 — Chairman William Mortier, Secretary Luis Iturrino, Edu­ cational Director Willie Lindsey. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), July 5 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary Julio Roman, Jr., Educational Director Joseph Ortiz, Deck Delegate David Candill, Engine Delegate Karl H. Hanson, Steward Del­ egate V. Gomez. Chairman encouraged everyone to contribute to SPAD and up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Secretary noted good crew and good trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Ta­ coma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Hose Lines Check A-OK Service), July 2—Chairman John T. Carnes, Secretary Norman Johnson, Educational Director Billy Wadell. Chairman said he enjoyed working with this crew. He added events in Persian Gulf prove upgrading at Lundeberg School is lifeblood of U.S. and SIU. Sec­ retary also thanked unlicensed members for fine voyage. Educational director said SIU training paid off for U.S. dur­ ing gulf events, as members were ready when called. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT, which was re­ solved at payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew made suggestions and inquiries concern­ ing sailing board, visitations and beds. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 7 — Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary G.H. Bryant, Deck Delegate Timothy L. Smith, Engine Delegate Robert Leyva, Steward Delegate Harry Bourne. Secretary noted good, clean crew and reported vote of thanks from entire steward department for helping keep ship clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward depart- . ment for good service, excellent chow and job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. •Si SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 28 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director James Fonville, Deck Delegate Donald Hood, Engine Delegate Tom Toomy, Steward Delegate Spencer Ryans. Chairman announced upcoming payoff. Treasurer reported $120 in movie fund. No beeft or disputed OT re­ ported. Rec room needs new chairs. VCR being repaired. Next port: Charles­ ton, S.C. donate to SPAD Md check on benefits conferences. He announced upcoming payoff. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested second washing machine, noted top brackets to ladders of hatch vents are completely rusted. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: 1 Houston. AUSTRAL LIGHTNING (lOM), Au­ gust 4 — Chairman Joseph Artis, Secre­ tary R. Emanuel, Deck Delegate Steven Lee Coker, Engine Delegate Van Joyner. Steward Delegate Ramount Jack­ son. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew noted licensed barber aboard, tips go to SIU ship's fund. BROOKS RANGE (lOM), August 10 — Chairman M.G. Gutierrez, Secretary J. Pitetta, Educational Director T.J. Kroneck. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. CAPE EDMONTiOMl Corp.), August 4 — Chairman Juan Castillo, Vcretary Prepared for Fireboat Drill Aboard S-L Expedition SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Service), July 27 — Chairman J. Rader, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Direc­ tor Rick Cavender. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Secretary noted ship's cleanliness. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for swell job. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Service), July 21 — Chairman D. Leon, Jr., Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Director J. Dellinger. Secretary noted pleasant trip with good crew. Voca­ tional director urged all union brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted need for extra wash­ ing machine. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Service), July 11 — Chairman Erol Pak, Secretary J. Freeman, Educational Di­ rector Jan Haidir, Deck Delegate Rob­ ert Smith, Engine Delegate James Brown, Steward Delegate Bradford Mack. Chairman noted very good gang aboard. Secretary also noted smooth trip. Educational director urged members to stay well-informed. Treasurer reported $60 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested radio for crew lounge, reported washer and dryer aboard but not yet installed. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 21 — Chairman B.T. O'Hanlon, Secretary S. Amper, Educa­ tional Director R. Risbeck, Deck Dele­ gate J.P, Tracy, Engine Delegate S.A. Al-nagib. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Treasurer re­ ported $39.50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good food and cookout. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 24 — Chairman Shawn T. Evans, Secretary J. Russell, Educational Director I.S. Samra, Deck Delegate Robert Pachello, Engine Delegate Ran­ dolph Llanes. Chairman thanked all hands for good voyage, reminded every­ one to separate trash and keep aerosol cans out of trash to be burned. Educa­ tional director reminded members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Ruben Padilla, steward/baker (left), and Tony Mohammed, electrician, check out hose lines during a fireboat drill aboard the S-L Expedition. tional Director W. Drummond, Steward Delegate David West. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and reviewed Seafarers LOG article on Z-cards. Educational di­ rector noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts de­ partment to look into allowing quarter­ masters to sit at wheel while automatic steering is engaged. Crew noted ABs are confronted by non-smoking officers for smoking on bridge. Crew observed one minute of silence for departed brothers and sisters. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), July 13 — Chairman Jack W. Edwards, Secretary L. Rene, Educa­ Prepared to do their part In the Sea-Land Expedition's fireboat drill are (from left) Bosun P. Flores, Chief Mate Frederick J. Nicoll and AB Raul Rivera. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), July 17 — Chairman R.E. McGonagle, Secretary W. Lombard, Educational Directors. Hardin, Deck Delegate R. Figuera, Engine Delegate L. Viles, Steward Delegate Troy Pope. New radio and audio cassette player in­ stalled in crew lounge. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­ partment and discussed many merits of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Norman Duhe, Educational Director Ar­ thur Maxwell, Deck Delegate Fred Freeman, Engine Delegate Aaron Wells, Steward Delegate Dennis Dinos. Secretary reported more than $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 31 — Chairman Michael Wil­ lis, Secretary Lois Ware, Educational Director Frank Hall, Deck Delegate Mark^Lance, Engine Delegate Peter Hove, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced ship received cop­ ies of Seafarers LOG. He announced pay­ off. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), July 28 — Chairman John Wil­ liamson, Secretary C. Gibson, Educa­ tional Director Ivan Kelly, Engine Delegate Domingo Milla, Steward Dele­ gate V. Cardonas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New mattresses on order. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), July 21 — Chairman Mauro de la Cerda, Deck Delegate Charles D. Farman, Steward Delegate Romalies Jones. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. He reminded crew to GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), August 11 — Chairman Bill Stoltz, Sec­ retary J. Gonzales, Educational Director D.H. Davis, Engine Delegate Julio Reyes. Chairman thanked deck and stew­ ard departments for excellent work. He reported beef. Engine and steward dele­ gates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Next port: St. Croix. CPL. LOUIS HAUGE(Maersk), Au­ gust 15 — Chairman Thomas Ander­ son, Secretary C. Hennigan. Chairman explained various benefits of belonging to union. Educational director advised crew to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $211.18 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), August 4 — Chairman Frank Adams, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Edu­ cational Director Joe Martin, Steward Delegate Nelson Morales. Chairman urged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. He ac­ knowledged wage increase and thanked union for negotiating well. Educational director encouraged members to read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good chow. 55^.--'- -•I' f if- "" '* " . - 'f- • �Mtt. • : • • "•• "-I OCTOBER 1991 .-i—:- - :v^". \,X' r';> ' . 21 Hal Horn Answers Gulf Call; Earns Local Recognition After serving in the Persian Gulf war, SIU member Hal Horn shipped home to Cape Canaveral, Fla. ready to resume his other job: running the Cape-Ette Bar. He never expected to become a local celebrity, but AB Hom re­ ceived quite a bit of attention after his wartime experiences. A survi­ vor of eight SCUD missile attacks, Hom was the subject of a lengthy feature article published in Flor­ ida Today, a Cocoa Beach, Fla. newspaper. A local women's group asked him to speak at one of their meetings, and regulars at the Cape-Ette gave Hom a hero's welcome. Hom, who went back to sea for Operation Desert Sortie, down­ plays the recognition. He simply came out of retirement to aid in the war effort, and sees nothing ex­ traordinary about a 71-year-old man handling the demanding work in the deck department. A native of Cincinnati, Hom began shipping in 1939."I got a job as an ordinary," he recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "When World War H broke out, the only thing moving was Army transport, so I went out and got a job doing that." Near the end of the war, Hom had a harrowing experience which illustrated the dangers of wartime shipping. In December 1944, Hom's vessel (the Steel Traveler) unloaded supplies at Antwerp dur­ ing the Battle of the Bulge in Bel­ gium. A dozen miles from shore, the Traveler hit a mine and went under. Most of the crewmembers were saved by a French destroyer which plucked them from the ice-cold North Sea. Nearly 50 years later, Horn found himself on board the Cape Cod near the Saudi port of Ad Damman. From January 20 to 23, the vessel survived eight SCUD attacks^—unsettling, but for Hom not nearly as frightening 1944. Hom said the worst part about Operation Desert Storm was the threat of chemical weapons. "We had to wear the gas masks and suits for two hours at a time, he re- Stanley's Message in Bottle Found After Two Years AB Phillip Stanley rV.:!•••> fell';' When AB Phillip Stanley put a note in a bottle and dropped it out of the porthole of his quarters, he knew the odds of ever receiving a response were long. Stanley wrote the note in April 1989, while sailing from Honolulu to Maui, Hawaii aboard the Inde­ pendence. "All of my friends on the ship told me that 1 would never hear anything because it probably would never be found," Stanley noted in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. But a few months ago, in May 1991, Stanley got a letter from U.S. Marine Rudy Duenas who found the "message in a bottle" near an island off the coast of Okinawa. "Needless to say, I was over­ whelmed," recalled Stanley, 48. "I appreciated the time that he took to write to me. The original note was with his letter, too." Duenas found the note while casually exploring the area at an isolated beach. Stanley's mailing address had been partially smudged, but Duenas deciphered it and honored Stanley's request: "Write to me, whoever finds my note." Stanley, who recently served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, said he wrote the note "on the spur of the moment." He is undecided as to whether he will cast another message adrift. Stanley joined the union in 1989 in Hawaii. A native of Kentucky, he now resides with his wife in Clarksburg, W.Va. Congressman Tauzin, SIU Rep Discuss Shipping 'i-'' . •' • Hal Horn holds copy of Florida Today newspaper which featured an article on him. called. "It seemed like the attacks always came around 10:30 at night, just when everybody was settled down. "But it was all right. We had a good ship with a good captain." Hom, who joined the SIU in Baltimore after World War II and retired in 1987, signed off the Cape Henry in mid-September. Nowa­ days he again has tumed his atten­ tion to the Cape-Ette. Although it is one of the area's oldest taverns, the Cape-Ette, like virtually all U.S. businesses, is suffering through the recession. "Business is getting bad," said Hom, who bought the bar in 1986. "Taxes have been raised twice, and the air conditioning bill alone is $300 to $400 a month. A lot of seamen still come around, but my lease is up in December and I think I'm going to get rid of the place." Will Horn-dubbed "SCUD Stud" by the Florida newspaperthen consider another retum to the sea if he is needed? "Sure I'd go back. Why not?" he replied. "As long as I'm physically fit." SPAD T-SHIRTS FREE • f •. • e". • >• The SIU's ever-popular SPAD t-shirts are again avail­ able to our members on a firstcome, first-served basis. The t-shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are 100 percent American-made. • ; •• .r If you have not already taken advantage of this free offer, please fill out the application below and mail it to: I:- '•,; V.' f • • John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 I Please send the SPAD t-shirt to: Congressman Billy Tauzin (D-La.) (right) and SIU New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez talk over opportunities for U.S.-flag ships during a Louisiana Democratic Party convention. '-'iv • NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP .SOCIAL SECURITY#. I PHONE# T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) BOOK# RATING S M XL 10/91 ..fcsr- .• •. i-. •: . �•' • •> ,.-• <•,'* H'-". -^•v ''.^'"•'V-V ; -I U'fy'', •-P\ -I'' ••;• ••> :''A" .•"• ,-i Jh • •1 if- if? M-' f (• • -••. •. 22 Fee for Z-Cards, Licenses Protested Continued from page 3 Gordon M. Ward, chairman of the Licensed Division of District No. 1—MEBA/NMU, is that "mari­ ners are not the 'users' but they are being burdened with a signifi­ cant percentage of the cost to enable the fulfillment of the Coast Guard's mission." Ward charged that the average wage figures cited by the agency as a basis for justifying the fees were "clearly incorrect." "The cyclical and seasonal na­ ture of this industry has distorted any significant interpretation of these figures. . . There are the recent graduates of the maritime schools and retirees who have lit­ tle or no discretionary income to pay their fees," said Ward. Burrill Hatch, president of the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pa­ cific, said the IBU "views the proposed fee structure as an un­ reasonable assessment against working people." ^ "The Inlandboatmen's Union would prefer to see proposed rules which focus on manning, safety and environmental issues," said Hatch. Consider Nation's Security Vice Admiral Francis R. Dono­ van, who heads the Military Sealift Command, told the Coast Guard, "I strongly recommend that you reconsider the proposed fee structure for merchant marine licenses and documents." The MSC Commander cited the nation's recent sealift experiences and urged the Coast Guard to take into account national security issues when establishing fees. "The availability of mariners to man our RRF ships was margin­ ally adequate for Persian Gulf op­ erations and manning projections predict shortages. We believe that the proposed fee structure would keep many otherwise available mariners from renewing their li­ censes." The head of the Maritime Administration, Captain Warren G. Leback, pointed out that the "proposed rulemaking will have a significant financial impact" on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the six state maritime acade­ mies and "may seriously erode the academies' ability to attract well qualified high school students for service as officers in the U.S. merchant marine." Seamen Speak Their Minds •: V' "'•' •• .,.• 'K' '' ''' Typical of the letters sent to the Coast Guard by hundreds of seamen, boatmen and fishermen was one from a purser working aboard a vessel of the Alaska Ma­ rine Highway System. He said, "As I understand it now, our tax dollars support the personnel that currently administer the pa­ perwork involved with licensing." Charles H. Rogers from Towson, Md. noted, "User fees, if established as proposed in the no­ tice, can be expected to multiply dramatically. Income tax and so­ cial security tax started modestly and are now out of control, as well as grossly unfair ..." A boatman working in the in­ land river trade from St. Louis wrote, "I don't see where the government gets the idea that we're making so much money that we neeed a new tax but I assure you we aren't." A California-based seaman, who described himself as having been associated with the merchant marine since 1940 in the capacities of sailor, officer and shipping ex­ ecutive, said, "I reviewed my own 51 year merchant marine service using the proposed fees and I have calculated it would have cost me $4,395 to cover the cost of my license-document issue and re­ newals. I feel this cost to be very excessive ..." Writing from a tug on the Ohio River, one boatman noted, "The president who loudly promised 'no new taxes—read my lips, no new taxes' has found a new way to tax hard working middle class American nation builders." Companies Oppose Scheme A number of companies weighed in against the proposal. The Lakes Carriers' Association, representing 15 U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleets, warned that such a fee would have a negative impact on the industry itself: "It must be remembered that every tax and fee adds to the cost of doing busi­ ness and therefore impacts the competitiveness of waterbome transportation versus other modes." Maritrans, the largest ipdependent marine transporter of petro­ leum in the U.S. coastwise trade, noted that the impact of the fees appeared to be drastically under­ estimated. "What is overlooked is that the cost of an endorsement to a license is $135. Thus, if an upper level license holder were to obtain for example, five separate en­ dorsements per year (such as tug masters obtaining pilotage waters endorsements), the annual cost of endorsements obtained at sepa­ rate times would be $675." Dixie Carriers, one of the largest publicly traded companies engaged in transportation by tank barge, asked the Coast Guard if the agency had "considered the 'pass through' effect of the licens­ ing fee to the employer." The company speculated that employ­ ers may "find themselves either advancing current employees the licensing fees or practically paying the entire amount." The National Waterways Con­ ference, a non-profit group dedi­ cated to a greater understanding of the public benefits of the Ameri­ can waterways system, noted the absence of public debate on Coast Guard taxes, and said ". . . we believe the implementation of Coast Guard 'user fees' consti­ tutes taxation without consul­ tation." The SIU is presently consider­ ing several options for meeting this problem. Seafarers who wish to express their points of view should write to their congressmen. The LOG would appreciate re­ ceiving copies of all letters sent on this matter as well as copies of any responses received. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land 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 manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to. know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. 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 memr ber works and lives aboard a ship of boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, 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 from mblishing any article serving the poitical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility 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 ite 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 member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reiported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. 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 immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment 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 the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund, Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ tion of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper con­ duct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. The address Is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �A." oaoBSR mi 23 ••••Aac '•' I Stewards Agree on Benefits of Upgrading The experiences of SIU mem­ bers Elena Curley and Thurman Johnson illustrate how longtime Seafarers newer members of the union agree about the import­ ance of upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Located in Piney Point, Md., the Lundeberg School gives Seafarers an invaluable opportunity to con­ tinually better themselves and in­ crease their earning power. Curley and Johnson recently echoed the sentiments of many fellow SIU members when they expressed tre­ mendous appreciation for the up­ grading courses available at the Lundeberg School. "I know how much this school helps kids get their heads on straight, and it provides good trainr ing for life, too, for diose who come here and already are [fo­ cused]," said Johnson. "This school is the greatest thing that ever happened." "Nowhere else would I even dream of going to school to get my high school diploma, but now I have the courage because of (in­ structor) Sheila Schug," said Cur­ ley, who plans to get her diploma through the Lundeberg School of Creativity Is Critical To a Henry Jones Menu Chief Steward Henry Jones When SIU members sign on the LNG Leo and discover the chief steward is Henry Jones Jr., they know to check the menu for some of the 56-year-old's "unusual" special­ ties: • Chinese-style, Appalachian Mountain-type Egg Foo Yang with Egg Rolls, • Cuban & Madagascar-style Malagasy Sandwich with Garnish, • Broiled Casablanca, Northern Gibraltar Succulent Filet Mignon Steak, or • Minced Rockhampton Farm Raised Ham Salad Sandwich with Garnish. However, Jones prepares these bizarre dishes for the menu only. "I want to provide some amusement for the guys on the ship," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "This is something different to make their day go better." Jones, who sails from the port of Seattle, started creating his out-ofthe-ordinary menus when he be­ came the chief steward aboard the ETC vessel 11 years ago. "If you put 'roast beef with gravy' on the menu each time you serve it, it gets bland. I wanted to give (the crewmembers) some­ thing to read and enjoy." Besides providing a twist for the food being offered that day, Jones ends each menu with a legitimate quote and to whom it is attributed, like "Berra's first law: 'You can observe a lot just by watching.'" "I picked up a book of quota­ tions and started offering orie each day for amusement," Jones noted. "Now the guys come in and look for that, too." The Louisiana native never planned to make the sea his life when he started as a waiter in 1954 aboard a Military Sea Transporta­ tion Union (the forerunner of today's SIU Government Services Division) vessel. "During the '50s, jobs were hard to come by. Some of my friends went to sea and told me I could get a job there. I dropped out of college and planned to sail for a couple of quarters, then go back with the money I made." Jones never went back to col­ lege. Instead, he started working his way up the steward department. In 1961 he started sailing for the Marine Cooks and Stewards and took advantage of the union's up­ grading facilities. 'I hold all the passenger cook ratings," Jones recalled. "I learned everything I could. Back then and today, education is the most im­ portant thing. I would tell someone entering the trade today to learn everything you can and upgrade whenever possible." Jones worked aboard passenger vessels—^Lurline, President Wil­ son, and Delta Line ships—until he signed on the LNG Leo. He stated he enjoys cooking for his fellow crewmembers as much as when he cooked for passengers aboard cruise ships. Dinner Menu Chilled fresh green mixed garden vegetable salad bar Broiled Casablanca northern Gibraltar succulent filet mignon steak Macao & Hong Kong-style pork fried Chinese rice with soy sauce German-style spiced sauerkraut with steamed knockwurst sausage Baked white Idaho potatoes with sour cream Steamed white patna rice Buttered fresh broccoli spears Buttered mixed vegetables Bakers sweet cake icecream chilled fruit jello fresh fruit Coffee tea cocoa sanka cold drink milk A typical dinner menu planned by SIU Chief Steward Henry Jones Jr. combines standard fare with exotic twists. Seamanship's GED program. 'SIU Is Like Family V Johnson, 42, recently completed training in the chief steward pro­ gram. A Seafarer for more than two decades, Johnson said the upgrading courses helped him accomplish things he once thought impossible, such as operating a computer. Studying the sealift and helooperations course was demanding, Johnson added, but he benefited markedly by using videotapes at the Lundeberg School library to replay lectures. Brother Johnson, who joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards before it merged with the AGLIWD, has worked every job in the galley. He ships often, mostly on grain runs to Third World na­ tions, to provide well for his fam­ ily. The grain-run destinations re­ mind Johnson of his difficult youth, when he lived in volatile Watts (a community in Los Ange­ les). With that in mind, he enjoys his role now in helping others and never complains about long work­ days. Johnson described SIU ships as functioning "like a family, with real teamwork," As for the Lundeberg School, Johnson says it has made a monu­ mental difference in his life. Like fellow galley gang member Cur­ ley, Jolmson took advantage of the school's adult education classes. He graduated from high school in the 1960s but did so without learn­ ing much. "I just got passed along, falling through the cracks," he re­ called. Now, thanks to the Lundeberg School, he is comfortable working fraction problems in math and is building reading skills he did not get in high school. Learning New Skills Chief Steward Curley joined the union just three years ago, in Ho­ nolulu. Yet she already has studied ,V ' • '• - Elena Curley, left, and Thurman John­ son learn at Lundeberg School. a myriad of subjects at the Lundeberg School, ranging from adult education to steward depart­ ment upgrading courses to arts and crafts. Curley, 45, described the school's instructors as "helpful and reassuring. They even help on their own time, often being a friend as well as a teacher." She shares Johnson's belief that SIU crewmembers are like family. Having learned the culinary business from "cleaning and salads to being the main chef," Curley appreciates the educational oppor­ tunities at the Lundeberg School. As evidence of her progress there, she points to a letter from the OMI Charger's master. The letter de­ scribes Curley as "outstanding," with a noteworthy work ethic and an abundance of talent. "I cannot tell you enough about the differ­ ence she has made to the steward department on the Charger," W.E. Nason wrote. "With Elena you will have a clean, well-run steward department that feeds well, with the end result of a hap­ pier crew." ^ ^4-.1: fi' A well-fed crew is a happy crew. Register to up­ grade now at the Lundeberg School. STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES For further information, contact any union hall or check the course schedule on page 27 in this issue of the Seafarers LOG. "T " ' • . vV «•' v"*, �SOfAREKS LOG SEAFARERS: UPGRADE NOW! The Lundeberg School offers Seafarers the opportunity to up­ grade their skills and achieve higher shipboard ratings. Higher ratings provide Seafarers with in­ creased earning potential. W: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING SEAFARERS 'ty- 1• ' For further information, talk with the union's patrolmen who meet the ships or any port official. Additionally, Seafarers may call the Admissions Office of the Lundeberg School. The following chart can be used by Seafarers to determine eligibil­ ity for courses offered at the Lundeberg School. Also, refer to page 27 for the dates courses are offered. To U90 tho chart, Soafartro ahouU iocate Oteir department on the left In Ota next eolumn la a Hating of the baah Group I and II ratbiga available at die school. On the right are the requirements Seafarers should meet before applying to the school. DEPT. • -' o ^7., POSITION Able Seaman 12 months seatime as an ordinary seaman QMED Hold a FOWT endorsement and have a minimum of 6 months seatime in a rating. lU z o d'" •'• REQUIREMENTS FOWT 111 IS: Chief Steward Q OC i Chief Cook or 8 months seatime and graduated from Lxindeberg School entry program. Normal color vision, 20/200 vision in both eyes corrected to 20/50 in both eyes, passed USCG approved physical examination and 6 months seatime as wiper or 3 months seatime and graduated from Lundeberg School entry program. 2 years seatime with rating of chief cook or higher or 8 months seatime as cook/baker, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificates of completion for each program or 3 years seatime in rating above 3rd cook ' or assistant cook or 4 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 6 months seatime as cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion for each program or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 4 months seatime as cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School certificates of completion for cook/baker and chief cook programs or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook or higher, 9 months seatime as cook/baker or higher and 4 months seatime as cNef cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion for chief cook program. 1 year seatime in steward department with 4 months as cook/baker or 4 months seatime as cookA>aker and hold certificate of completion from Lundeberg School cook/baker program or 6 months seatime in steward department and hold certificate of completion for Lundeberg School entry rating program or 3 months seatime in steward department and graduated Lundeberg School entry rating program. or 1 year seatime as steward assistant after completing Lundeberg School cook/baker program. Cook/ Baker 3 months seatime as 3rd cook or assis­ tant cook and hold Lundeberg School certificate of completion or 12 months seatime at any rating in steward department. _-• ••i '"V ••:^f Assistant Cook Utili^ 6 months seatime in steward department 1" jjjs -. ',•.; -•; ;i^y\ '" , ' .iv. Have Union Mail Sent to Your Home To ensure delivery of the Seafarers LOG each month and receipt of W-2 forms. Seafarers Welfare Plan bulletins and other communications from the SIU's headquarters, members should provide the national office with an up-to-date home address. The home address is considered by SIU headquar­ ters to be a member's permanent residence. SIU members who have changed their names also should notify headquarters. Individuals receiving duplicate copies of the LOG are asked to advise the union of this matter. If addresses or names are incor­ rectly noted on current mailings, contact headquar­ ters. Any changes should be made on the coupon and sent to SIU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Poultry Plant Fire Points to Meed For Better Safety Continued from page 7 workplace committees on health and safety in plants with more than 10 employees. North Carolina is one of 23 states given permission by the fed­ eral Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to run its own program and assume responsibility for job safety and health, provided certain condi­ tions are met. The state failed to meet OSHA criteria on staffing and inspections in 1990. North Carolina has 22 safety inspectors, six of whom are trainees, and 13 health inspectors, seven of whom are trainees, for a total of 35. Federal OSHA require­ ments set 77 as the number needed by a state the size of North Car­ olina. In 1985, federal OSHA esti­ mated the state should inspect its 3,213 high hazard manufacturing businesses, which included Impe­ rial Foods, once every two years. In 1990, the state OSHA inspected only 100 businesses, meaning each plant would be visited about once every 30 years. The AFL-CIO, the national fed­ eration of trade unions, called for an end to the practice of allowing states to operate OSHA programs. Such a move was started late in the Carter administration but was killed when Ronald Reagan be­ came president in 1981. Several of the Imperial Foods survivors told stories about fellow workers being fired for asking about unsafe and unhealthy work­ ing conditions. The proposed leg­ islation, if enacted, would prevent this from happening. Immediately after the Hamlet fire, federal OSHA officials in­ spected another Imperial Foods plant in Georgia. While the inspec­ tors found all the fire exits un­ locked, they discovered the fire extinguishing unit was broken. The bills also recommend jail terms and fines for employers who knowingly put their workers at risk of serious injury and give OSHA inspectors the right to quickly shut down dangerous jobs. Hearings are scheduled to con­ tinue through the fall in the House of Representatives. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME FORM I • The following will be my permanent address for all official SIU mailings. This address should re- ' I main in the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. | I L (PLEASE PRINT) Full name: If name has changed, former name:. Street address or P.O. Box: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code): Social Security Number:. Book number: Please check one: • This is a change of address. • This is a change of name. • This is a new request. I have never received the LOG at my home address. • I am receiving more than one copy of the LOG. Please use the address listed above for all future issues of the LOG. (Signed). 10/91 I • �" JOHNBARNETTE Pensioner John Bamette, 73, passed away July 29. He was bom in Texas and joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Bamette sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in June 1972. TONY BARONI Pensioner Tony Baroni, 72, died July 6. Bom in Louisi­ ana, he Joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Baroni shipped in the black-gang. He seiVed in the Army from 1941 until 1945. Brother Baroni re­ tired in Febmary 1984. ADRON COX Pensioner Adron Cox, 65, passed away August 4. A na­ tive of Bakan, Ky., he joined the union in 1962 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Cox sailed in the engine department and in 1973 upgraded at the Lundeterg School. He beigan receiving his pension in Octo­ ber 1982. VERNON DOUGLAS Pensioner Vemon Douglas, 67, died August 7. He joined the SIU in 1955 in his na­ tive Baltimore. A member of the steward department. Brother Douglas also served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired in August 1989. w'' V •••,; .:. M.-C'. •••••'• CHARLESFRANK Pensioner Charles Frank, 73, passed away Au­ gust 24. He was bom in Pennsylvania and joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Frank shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He began collecting his pension in Januaiy 1980. ROLAND GOODMAN Roland Goodman, 46, died Au­ gust 27. Bom in Donaldsonville. La., he joined the SIU in 1987 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. A veteran of the Navy (1962-66), Brother Goodman sailed in the deck department and was an active member'at the time of his death. • :.V.- • OaOBER 1991 DEEP SEA -A BAYARD HEIMER Pensioner Bayard Heimer, 76, passed away July22. The na­ tive of Jersey City, N.J. joined the Sea­ farers in 1962 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Hei­ mer sailed in the black-gang and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Heimer retired in May 1980. MICHAEL KLEPEIS Pensioner Michael Klepeis, 67, died July 30 due to car­ diopulmo­ nary arrest. He was bom in New Jersey and joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Klepeis shipped in the steward department and from 1942 until 1945 he served in the Navy. He retired in January 1983. RAFAEL MALDONADO Rafael R. Maldonado, 66, passed away July 31. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Maldonado sailed in the galley gang. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. WILLIAM E. MORGAN Pensioner William E. Morgan, 63, died July 4. A native of North Carolina; he joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Mor­ gan shipped in the steward de­ partment and from 1943 to 1968 he served in the Navy. He began receiving his pension in May 1990. FREDMORISHIGE Pensioner Fred Morishige, 68, passed away July 13. TTie na­ tive of Hawaii joined the union in 1962 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Brother Morishige sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1944 until 1946 and retired in June 1988. RICHARD G. NEWELL Pensioner Richard G. Newell, 64, died June 9. Bom in New Mexico, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Newell shipped as a member of the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in August 1984. UUNO PAULSON Pensioner Uuno Paulson, 79, passed away August 9. He was bom in Finland and joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Paulson sailed as a bosun. He retired in January 1979. FAUSTINO PEDRAZA Pensioner Faustino Pedraza, 70, died August 5. A native of Alvin, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Balti­ more. Brother Pedraza shipped in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in November 1983. VANCE A.REID Pensioner Vance A. Reid, 84, passed away August 22. Bom in Winston-Salem, N.C., he joined the union in 1948 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Reid sailed in the engine de­ partment. He retired in Febm­ ary 1969. JUSTOSANA Pensioner Justo Sana, 83, died Au­ gust 23. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Is­ lands and joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother Sana shipped in the steward department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1942 until 1959. Brother Sana began receiving his pension in De­ cember 1975. WARREN SHOUN Pensioner Warren Shoun, 70, passed away August 16. The . Tennessee native joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Shoun also served in the Navy from 1940 until 1967. He retired in No­ vember 1985. CHESTER TILLMAN Pensioner Chester Tillman, 66, died June 24. Bom in Elvins, Mo., he joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Seattle. Brother Tillman shipped in the blackgang and he also served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He began receiving his pension in June 1990. JUAN VAZQUEZ Pensioner Juan Vazquez, 74, passed away June 19. He was bom in Puerto Rico and joined the union in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Vazquez sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He retired in November 1979. CURTIS VEAZIE Curtis Veazie, 60, died August 9. The Texas na­ tive joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Houston. He shipped in the galley gang and upgraded firequently at the Limdeberg School. Brother Veazie also served in the Ma­ rine Corps, from 1952 until 1954. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. 25 his hometown of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Simonton shipped as a master. He retired in March 1983. JOHN TERRY INLAND JAMES E. BUCHANAN Pensioner James E. Buchanan, 80, passed away August 14. Bom in Virginia, he joined the union in 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Bu­ chanan sailed as a captain. He began receiving his pension in Febmary 1978. WILLIAM ESQUERRE Pensioner William Esquerre, 68, died August 13. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in his native Mobile, Ala. Boat­ man Esquerre sailed in the deck department and he also served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. He retired in March 1985. GRADIE C.INGRAM Pensioner Gradie C. Ingram, 79, passed away August 16. A native of North Carolina, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Ingram sailed in the engine de­ partment. He began collecting his pension in April 1975. LEONARD KOENIG Pensioner Leonard Koenig, 64, died August 5. He was bom in Grema, La. and joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Boat­ man Koenig served in the Army from 1945 until 1947. He shipped in the engine depart­ ment and retired in August 198L PAULSIMONTON Pensioner Paul Simonton, 72, died August 2. He joined the Sea­ farers in 1961 in Pensioner John Terry, 74, passed away Au­ gust 5. He joined the union in 1972 in his native Philadelphia, Pa. Boatman Terry sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his prension in Janu­ ary 1988. GREAT LAKES ••'t •: DONNIE PAULSEN Donnie Paulsen, 54, passed away July 1. He joined the union in 1961 in his native Sault St. Marie, Mich. Boatman Paulsen sailed in the deck department and he also served in the Army from 1962 until 1964. He was an ac­ tive member at the time of his death. •; • 'v i • ,4 • '•( . . ; -I r •„ 'i- ROBERT C. ROACH Pensioner Robert C. Roach, 64, died July 31. He was bom in Ohio and joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of De­ troit. Brother Roach sailed in the deck department, and he also served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He retired in April 1989. ELDREDJ.STARK Pensioner Eldred J. Stark, 78, passed away August 1. A na­ tive of Marine City, Mich., he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Stark shipped in the deck department. He began re­ ceiving his pension in January 1980. • f ,.r ^ '.I-. A JjjWni A Fast Moving Story • "'Jii SliENCE N \N N written by an SIU mentber AB Larry Reiner has written an action-packed drama which takes place aboard two tankers. LAPPY PtINEP This 268-page novel is available in hardback for $18.95 from Integra Press; 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119; Phoenix, Ariz. 85015. Shipping costs will be paid by the publishing company on books ordered before the end of December. Larry Reiner will be happy to autograph books purchased by SIU members and pensioners, unless he is at sea. •. '.: N" • '' .' �resteiia(i!Me*yj ' • -. M-' "t ''' •'•'y v-i J •, ' ' ••"":'•• '••- •"• •-*•",'•' • f/ ; •.'•• • ^mrr/ 26 SEAMfffAS LOG '. i:- Ten Classes i>. <.r, '-. '-.i •• • S- ft •. . • ••.• : " ' Trainee Lifeboat Class 480—<3raduating July 25 from trainee lifeboat class 480 are (from left, kneeling) Carl E. Leonard, James Capps, Derek Law, Steven Boleware, Laura Prague, Eddy George, Derek Mooney, Clifton Simoneaux IV, (second row) Thomas Janick, Kent Lee, T.J. Cox, Alton Glapion, Darrin Cooper, Wes Evans, Bill Brooks, Kevin Leewitt, Truman Marlowe Jr., John Crate, Elliot Whitted, Allen Sanders, Jack Green and Jim Moore (instructor). Trainee Lifeboat Class 483—-Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 483 are (from left, kneeling) Chris Mares, Clyde McArn, Robert Langford, Jason Schaffer, Marius Louw, Mark Settles, Kenny Cram Jr., (second row) Alton Hickman Jr., Dwayne Gordon, Jose Rodriguez, Rob Cavanaugh, John Schneider, Jeffrey Chicklas, Kevin Masefield, Nick Valenty, Jim Moore (instructor), (third row) Mark McArn, David Cebula, James Weinrich, Mike Mclntyre, Vance Edington, Mike Burkett, Sean Hanley, Larry Callwood and Matthew Alexander. !«•! fI.-••••r • '• . Able Bodied Seamen—Graduating with their AB endorsement are (from left, kneeling) Doughland Stewart, John Kalyma, Robert Rainey, Kendra Savage, Chris Klaber, Robert Arneel, Miguel Acevedo, Casey Taylor (instructor), Ludek Horejsi, (second row) Joel Vickers, Ken BIyler, Khamisi Kayanda, Sean Ryan, J.R. Ewing, Calvin Patterson, Robert David, Kenneth Spruil, Charles Renfro Jr., Julio Figueroa, Daryl Fowkes James Watts, Kelvin Johnson, (third row) Mike Hooper, Steve Tepper, Wesley Elliott, Paul Grady, John Warner, Mark Billiot and George Keblios. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the August 8 class of upgraders. They are (from left) Ben Cusic (instructor). Bunny Chelom, William Matthews, John Wong and John Wills. Advanced Refrigeration Class—Receiving their certificates of course completion are (from left, front row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), John Wong, Kevin Wray, John Penrose, James Weismore, (second row) Robert Stancavage, Bob Hamil, Donald Morgan, Randall Story, Rick Stewart, (third row) James Brock, E.A. Richman and John Copeland. Hydraulics—Meeting the course requirements for the four-week hydraulics course are (from left, kneeling) San Negron, Ken Stratton, Jose Quinones, Michael Brown, (second row) Walter Chancey, Bobby Spencer, Mike Novak, Bill Foley (instructor), Joseph Ortiz Jr., Tommy Hogan, (third row) Kevin Conklin, Bill Sullivan, Ray Culpepper and Paul Peterson. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lundeberg School on Sep­ tember 10 are (from left, kneeling) U. Arciaga, Paul Gatewood, (second row) Mitchell Phillip, Timothy Monaghan, P.S. Olson, Hector Pinero and Jim Moore (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the September 12 lifeboat training course are (front) Gregory Calvello, (second row) Dan Mullen, Kenneth Johns, Daniel Cruz, (third row) Jim Moore (instructor), Steve Palmer, Tom Dowd and Pete Hokenson. _^ „ Marme Electrical Maintenance -Upgrad­ ing members of the Marine Electrical Maintenance course are (from left) J.D. Phillips, Tony Yore, R. McKenzie, Donald Morgan and Christopher Derra. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender way up the engine department ratings are (from left, sitting) Joshua Georgiades, Freddy Dougherty, Sjarifudin Noor, Van Russ, Michael Jackson, Bubba Smith, L.A. Gracia, (second row) Sam Perez, J.C. Wiegman (instructor), J. Rick Nelson, Nestor Martinez, Rich­ ard Davis. Michael Gott and Roy A. Coleman. , i-: ,' . A Tr. ' �,V • -• -i--' i- is ,'•: 27 oaoBER mi 1991-92 mRADING COURSE SCHEDULE RecertlHcation Programs The following is the current course schedule for November 1991-April 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills of SlU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Completion Date May 4 March 2 Check-In Date March 30 January 27 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Steward •'i Courses Completion Check-In Date 1 Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Deck Upgrading Courses Completion Check-In Date Date February 28 January 20 April 24 March 16 All students must take the OH Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations tmd Maintenance course. November 22 November II Lifeboatman December 6 November 25 December 20 December 9 January 17 January 6 January 31 January 20 February 14 February 3 February 28 February 17 ... March 13 March 2 March 27 March 16 April 10 March 30 April 24 April 13 May 8 April 27 December 13 December 2 Ship Handling February 7 January 27 March 13 March 2 December 20 December 16 Radar Observer Unlimited January 24 January 20 March 20 March 16 November 29 November 4 Celestial Navigation March 6 February 10 May 1 April 6 April 17 January 6 Third Mate March 3> January 27 Limited Mates License -• " 'v. Course Able Seaman Eagiae Upgrading Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course January 6 March 27 QMED-Any Rating November II December 20 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 20 February 28 March 16 April 24 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment cla.ss. February 14 January 6 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations February 21 January 6 Marine Electrical Maintenance May 8 March 16 May 8 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) March 2 February 14 January 6 Refrigeration Maintenance & Operations All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. 1991 Adult iducafion Schedule "The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office if you are interested in attending. Check-In Completion Course x Date Date ; ^ Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. Tankerman November 11 ' December 6 March 16 April 10 High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) Oil Spill Course Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Upon completion, the Sealift Operations Completion Check-In Date Date March 2 March 6 April 27 May I course must he taken. Mo./Oay/Vear (Middle) Address- (Street) • (City) (State) Telephonei——L (Zip Code) (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. ^ Book # Social Security #- -( January 6 March 16 February 28 May 8 With this application COPIES of your discharges must he 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 a|l of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Date of Birth(Kirsi) iLaslI it" SHtSS College Program Schedule for 1992 FULL 8-week Sessions UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) — DATE- SIGNATUREDepartment- Seniority U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No I am interested In the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Yes • No If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes. course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Eirefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training — DECK • • • • • AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboal Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboalman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) Q English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive, Systems (Marine Electronics) • • • • • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland COok COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Transportation »i'l be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPI-F.TEI) APPLICATION TO Seafarers Harry l.iinJeberg Upgrading Center. P O Bos Primary language spoken .> Piney Point. MD. 30674 lU/VI ,,T»5— • • . 'I ^ •T,- • �•% J]. •^r?,•?••'' ^ ,V ,V. . •, uV,'.-,-; . ;> .V-. •'; r . . •;> .;.- ' '.•; '' • -•••• • •••, • ' ^ '• '•' rt'Sif'S;•", Volume 53, Number 10 October 1991 Seafarers who partic­ ipated in the Persian Gulf sealift operation who have stories atx}ut their experiences are asked by the Seafarers LOG to share those moments with fellow SlU mem­ bers. The LOG invites any and all Seafai;ers to submit story materiai and photos. Mine-Sweepers Clearing Persian Gulf i fy;: &:3y( X.XX/''' fxS I?: fex X^X,/ ••• ..; HW7v:?,v:-:-: .• ••'X^ The Maritime Administration has announced that most of the 1,250 mines found in the Persian t r .* X' ' , ^ ' Gulf since December 21, 1990 have been removed or destroyed and that merchant shipping in and out of Kuwaiti ports is returning to normal. In an advisory to U.S.-flag ship operators which contained an up­ date on commercial shipping con­ ditions in the Arabian Gulf, Straits of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, MarAd said military escort ser­ vices will no longer be provided. The agency's statement said such protection and transit assistance in and out of Kuwaiti ports was no longer necessary because of the cease-fire and the reduction of military forces in the region. MarAd's notice also pointed to the success of multinational mine counter-measures which have re­ moved what appears to be the. major portion of the explosive de­ vises which threatened merchant , Iraq used 11 different kinds of mines to threaten merchant and naval shipping in the Persian Gulf. The multinational mine and naval shipping in the gulf re­ sweeping efforts have been successful at deactivating more than 1,250 of such mines. gion. Participating in the mine clearance effort were U.S., Brit­ which has its own jet engines and plant explosive charges on those bridge VHF radio for maritime ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Ger­ can be operated by the helicopter mines or defuse them. advisory information," the state­ man and Japanese mine hunting crew, sweeps for mines by gener­ The MarAd notice recommends ment advised. ships. ating an electrical current which that merchant vessels in that area The U.S. Navy's role in the can detonate underwater mines. It transit QCS Route 303 on the in­ Danger in North Gulf Waters mine counter-measures operation also is equipped with a mechanical bound leg and QCS Route 305 was substantial. Fifteen percent cutter that snips the floating mines Of the 1,250 mines verified in on the outbound portion of the of the surface mine forces and all free from their tether ropes. the area, all except five have been voyage. "While there remains, as of the helicopters used in the minespotted above 27-OON. The before, no guarantee of safe pas­ Divers Dispatched sweeping of the gulf were supplied MarAd notice said additional sage, 6ver 300 merchant vessel by the United States. After the helicopter-towed sleds mines are believed to be in the transits of Routes QCS 303 and According to September 2 Navy cleared the mines near the water's North Arabian Gulf and the state­ 305 have been safely conducted Times articles, to detect the niines surface, mine-hunter ships would ment flatly said that entry in that since March 1991," said the during the recent Persian Gulf en­ move in, painstakingly searching area "must be conducted with MarAd advisory. gagement, a combination of heli­ caution." for every explosive in the vessel's The agency's statement said copters and surface ships carried vicinity. Bottom niines were lo­ "Prudence dictates topside military escort services to com­ out the mine sweeping operations. cated with sonar. While in some mine watches and daylight trans­ mercial shipping ceased on August First, U.S. Navy helicopters, cases robotic mini-submarines its," added the advisory when ad­ 20. However, U.S. Navy warships each towing a sled at the end of a were used, the mine counterdressing the situation in the North will continue "normal maritime 400-foot cable, searched for shal­ measures task force relied heavily Arabian Gulf. patrols in the Arabian Gulf and low anchored mines. The sled. on divers who were dispatched to As to the area south of 27-OON, may be contacted via bridge to the MarAd statement said only a "slight threat" to merchant ship­ ping remains from "random drift­ ing mine encounters." From 28OON south "there are no known active mines," said the MarAd notice. & • X- ^ The Navy Times reports that during Operation Desert Shield, Iraqi mines impeded sealift opera­ tions. Some cargo ships destined mm for Saudi Arabian ports had to await escorts and time their transit through the dangerous waters to coincide with daylight hours. Iraq's mine arsenal included 11 types of explosives, according to the Navy Times. The mines range from the super sophisticated models built in the 1980s that can be activated by a passing ship's magnetic, acoustic or pressure in|flUence to 1908-designed czarist i Russian mines that require contact HI order UlUCI to lU explode CApiUC ^ in and which Re-opening the major ports of Kuwait required the recovery or destruction of hundreds of mines. Pictured above is a member continue to be be built to this day by of the multi-national Mine Countermeasures Task Group of Operation Desert Storm. the North Koreans. •'xil � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HUSSEIN’S ORNERINESS BLOCKS WRAP-UP OF GULF CONFLICT PROTEST TO ‘WORKER TAX’ MOUNTS THREE MARITIME UNIONS JOIN IN CALL FOR POLICIES TO RAISE U.S. -FLAG FLEET NEW BILL SEEKS EXPANDED U.S. CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY SEN. BREAUX CALLS FOR EXCLUSION OF MARITIME TRADE TALKS FUNDS SOUGHT FOR NEW FACILITY AT SOO LOCKS JOE POWERS IS DEAD AT 79 SEAFARERS SIGHT, RESCUE 4 ADRIFT ON RAFT RANDOM TESTING BEGINS FOR SEAMEN ON U.S. SHIPS BUY/SHIP AMERICAN PROVISION RETAINED IN AID BILL BY PANEL LEARNING TO READ CHANGES SEAFARER’S LIFE ANTI-SCAB BILL GOES TO SENATE FATAL FACTORY FIRE POINTS TO GAPS IN U.S. SAFETY LAWS LARGEST U.S. BUILT TANKER IS BROKEN OUT, CREWED SIU ETC CHAIRMAN LAUDS CDS PROGRAM CASINO RIVERBOAT EMPLOYEES GO WITH SEAFARERS NEW ORLEANS, HONOLULU CONDUCT BENEFIT CONFERENCES SEAFARERS DEDICATE NEW UNION HALL TO HONLULU FALL IN TEMPERATURE HAS NO EFFECT ON ORGULF PUSHBOAT OPERATIONS SIU OFFERS ALTERNATIVES TO CUTS IN FISHING JOBS FIVE LNG GEMINI CREWMEN CITED FOR RESCUE AT SEA SEAFARER RACE ACTS AS GOODWILL ENVOY TO SOUTHHAMPTON APPEALS BOARD AMENDS SHIPPING RULES; AFFECTS REGISTRATION PROCESS ON WEEKENDS RETIRED BOSUN, DAUGHTER REUNITED AFTER 27-YEAR SEPARATION SEAFARERS PARTICIPATE IN AFL-CIO RALLY HAL HORN ANSWERS GULF CALL; EARNS LOCAL RECOGNITION STANLEY’S MESSAGE IN BOTTLE FOUND AFTER TWO YEARS STEWARDS AGREE ON BENEFITS UPGRADING CREATIVITY IS CRITICAL TO A HENRY JONES MENU MINE-SWEEPERS CLEARING PERSIAN GULF Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 10 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log