http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8ec687d9cba4917181e63e75d9d7766c.PDF 6b85e38807ace5a5704ae612f171043c PDF Text Text SlUNA Unions Convene: Man Plans for '90s OFFKUl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO -r •imm M'' •': 'i - •• .'in-'3 July 1992 Volume 54, Number 7 DOT Ship Program Goes to Congress i:- • .Pages ... - ri --f '.' -i . : -' -i ' -yMj -. -• •. ' f' - Bill to Close Loophole In River Safety Laws Passes House Panels Page 2 sS-fte' I,. r. i: Im- . United Seamen's Service Rocked by Scandal Over $1M Pension Page 4 School's Safety Teams Hone Up on Regs, New Technologies Pages I New Pay Procedures In Effect for MSGPAC Gov't Service Members Page 4 Dr. San Fillppo Retires, Oversaw Network Of Seafarers' Clinics Page 7 . 'A.rt- _Il'j • •—• ;. ..o". ' , -i; •• • t- �2 JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report •i ' •• .'rr. '• •• A Ray of Hope Time will tell. But at the moment there is a ray of hope for the future of the American-flag merchant marine. And it is the result of the action by Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card in submitting in behalf of the administration a proposed maritime policy as a means of providing some relief to the in­ dustry which has been ignored by government for the past dozen or so years. Details of this program appear elsewhere in this paper, but the thing to be remembered is that this in­ dustry has been in a deteriorating condition for too long. Because of Secretary Card's efforts to convince the ad­ Michael Sacco ministration of the need for some decisive moves, there is now a chance to halt the decline, and to enable the in­ dustry to compete effectively in world shipping. This is not to say the program will suit everybody to a tee. As a matter of fact, it probably will require some compromise by every facet of the in­ dustry. That includes owners, operators, workers. Each segment of the in- dustry will obviously have to alter its hard-and-fast positions in order to get maritime out of the hole and back on the track. But there also are protective aspects in the Card proposal that are vital to maritime interests, among them seamen and shipbuilders. For one, the inviolability of the Jones Act is assured. For another. Title XI loan guaran­ tees, a matter of great interest to ship operators and shipbuilders alike, are provided. The success of the final product will depend on the support of the entire shipping community. The basic consideration, however, is that there is an opportunity for im­ provement for the first time in decades and we cannot let this chance slip by without giving it maximum encouragement. Secretary Card's and the administration's proposal now goes to Con­ gress, where Senator John Breaux of Louisiana and Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi and Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina, among many others, have shown a desire to strengthen our shipping capability. Speed is of the essence here. We have to move as quickly as possible to help put into effect the proposals which may be the opportunity we have been waiting for. House Panels Vote to End Rivers' Safety Law Disparity eluding emergencies that may arise." Governmental and Legislative Af­ Jones, in his comments during last fairs Terry Turner before the meet­ month's subcommittee mark up ses­ ing. Pickett said he hoped the sion, said, "I firmly believe that this measure would be "the first step in bill would remove unfit seamen from providing a safer environment for all our waterways, decrease accidents, merchant mariners who step aboard prevent the loss of life and protect our a vessel." Also speaking in favor of the bill marine environment." at the June 25 mark up session was Good for Industry .1 Echoing the North Carolina Democrat's remarks was Con­ gressman Don Young (R-Alaska), a former riverboat captain. Young said he believed the bill is "good for employers and good ,for safety." He noted that it benefitted boat owners and employers to know that the in­ dividuals hired to handle marine equipment "have some knowledge of thejob." Young's comments contradict ar­ guments again.st the legislation put forward by the American Waterways Rep. Gerry Studds urged fellow officials Operators (AWO), a group repre­ to get behind the measure. senting many tug and towboat com­ panies. AWO has been vehement in Congressman Gerry Studds IDits opposition to the measure, despite Mass.). Studds has been working to the fact that several of its largest mem­ move the legislation through the sub­ A former riverboat captain, Rep. Don ber companies—such as Maritrans committee and committee process by Young says bill would bolster the industry. and Crowley—support the bill. discussing the merits of the legisla­ Congressman Owen B. Pickett tion with his colleagues. from holding Coast Guard-issued (D-Va.) expressed his interest in documents. Safety at Stake H.R. 4394 to SIU Director of The SIU, which represents Studds has pointed out the striking thousands of inland boatmen, strong­ Subcommittee Vote difference in the safety records of ly supports the measure. In testimony On H.R. 4394 crewmembers whosail on Great Lakes last March to the Subcommittee on and deep sea ships—all of whom are Coast Guard and Navigation, SIU In Favor of Closing required to hold Coast Guard-issued Rep. Walter B. Jones speaks in favor of Vice President Joseph Sacco said this The Safety Loophole the bill at panel mark-up session. documents—and individuals who exemption is a loophole in the nation's work aboard tugs and tows. maritime safety standards that en­ H.L. "Sonny" Callahan (R-Ala.) The Coast Guard's database on Leading the charge in favor of the dangers the lives and working condi­ Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) tions of crewmembers aboard tugs and George J. Hochbrueckner casualties and marine accidents legislation is Representative Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), who introduced towboats. "Every hand on a vessel, (D-N,Y.) demonstrates that factors attributed William J. Hughes (D-N.J.) to human beings are the primary the bill, known as H.R. 4394. The whether it is operating on a river or in Earl Hutto (D-Fla.) Congressman, who serves as chair­ the ocean, must have confidence in his Walter cause of accidents involving tugs B. Jones (D-N.C.) man of the Merchant Marine and fellow crewmembers and their ability to H. Martin Lancaster (D-N.C.) and tows. On the other hand, on Fisheries Committee, said the legis- handle the vessel in any situation, in- Greg Laughlin (D-Texas) deep sea and Great Lakes ships human factors account for only Nita M. Lowry (D-N.Y.) Ju/y mi Volume 54, Number 7 Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) one-third of all accidents. Owen B. Pickett (D-Va.) The amendment, added in full Jack Reed (D-R.l.) The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by committee by Congressman William Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) seeks to ex­ Don Young (R-Alaska) Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp empt individuals who work aboard Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class Gulf oil derrick supply vessels of less postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at OpposedtoBIII than 100 gross tons from the additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ documenting requirements man­ ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) dated by the bill. The amendment 20746. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) was accepted by the House Merchant Jack Fields (R-Texas) Marine and Fisheries Committee in Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-Md.) its July 1 session. Thus the bill as Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jor­ Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) amended was marked-up by the full dan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) committee and now goes to the Art, Bill Brower. William "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) House. A House subcommittee approved a bill last month by a two-to-one mar­ gin, which, if enacted, would close a safety loophole that threatens the lives and livelihoods of river tug and two crewmembers. A few days after the panel's vote, the. measure was ap­ proved by a full committee. In a 14 to 7 vote in a June 25 session. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation members sup­ ported the mark up of a bill that proposes to extend the mariner documentation process to the men and women who sail aboard vessels of more than five gross tons. (A mark up prepares a bill for the next step of the legislative process.) The measure, with one amendment, was then adopted by voice vote in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on July 1. The legislation now will go to the full House. lation is designed to require that seamen working on inland waters' vessels hold a document, known as a Z-card, that indicates that he or she has met standards established by the Coast Guard, the government agency responsible for enforcing safe navigation procedures. Protects Thousands of Boatmen Currently, the majority of in­ dividuals working aboard the more than 3,300 tugs and tows operating on the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways are exempt �MLY1992 SEAFARERS LOG 3 •'MrL4 Plan for U.S. Shipping Goes to Congress The administration presented to Congress a comprehensive plan designed to keep ships under the U.S.-flag and thereby meet the nation's security sealift requirements. Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr., appearing before a Senate panel last month, released the The union presidents said in the statement is­ administration's maritime reform pack­ sued on June 18 to the Congress, the press and the age, which was developed through a l|.S. shipping community, "As history vr-'CKg;%-^ White House policy coordinating group com­ demonstrates, the commitment of the President of prised of the heads of government departments and the United States to a strong merchant marine is an essential ingredient to the enactrnent of any agencies and representatives of the military. Card told the Senate Subcommittee on Mer­ forward-looking maritime legislation." "American maritime labor, the industry and chant Marine, which is chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-La.), who has been tenaciously bird- Congress have demonstrated a willingness to work dogging a maritime policy throughout his career for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability," in Congress, that the policy group's efforts will the union presidents' statement said. "With the result in a White House legislative proposal and addition of administration support to the equation, administrative actions "that will set a new course we are hopeful that what once looked to be a for America's merchant marine, one which will formidable task has now become a reachable enhance its competitiveness and improve its goal." viability into the 21 st century." Congress to Get a Bill The transportation secretary's plan covered a The text of the maritime union's state­ wide array of proposals, some of which will be ment on the Administration's proposed submitted to Congress in the form of a bill, others shipping program appears on page 10. which will take effect through regulatory actions and executive orders. Maritime labor hailed the administration's in­ Card said the administration proposes measures itiative as a step in the right direction. The day to assist U.S. operators to acquire ships through a following Secretary Card's statement to the Con­ combination of tax deferral prograrris and govern­ gress, the presidents of eight unions representing ment loan guarantees and to create a contingency .seamen in all shipboard jobs and longshoremen on retainer program designed to equal the playing all U.S. coasts issued a joint statement welcoming field between U.S.-flag ships which compete the maritime policy. against foreign operations that enjoy direct and Danish Ship's 14-Man Crew Is an Illusion V/vI'.-' --,." •-.' ^r'. if' i: {!rv7.' '^he question of manning is always at the root of the relationship between seamen, their trade union organizations and the operators. Wherever and whenever there is talk on cost and efficiency, management always falls back on Seafarers LOG ^the subject of crew Special Feature manning. The unions repre.senting sea-going labor main­ tain that the subject of manning has been abused by the shipowners who have attempted to convey the impression that this issue has been the sole impediment to their .success. However, over the years, as shipboard technol­ ogy has advanced and justified changes, the unions have developed realistic manning scales to en­ courage shipping operations under the American flag and to allow U.S.-flag ships to run safely and efficiently. Within the framework of collective bargaining, unions representing shipboard labor and U.S. shipping companies have arrived at ap­ propriate manning scales for each class of vessel operated under the American flag. Nevertheless, the public and the unions con­ tinue to hear the cry for reduced manning from ship operators. The latest number that many shipowners, particularly European and Japanese shipping executives, have centered their activity on is 14—advocating a crew complement of 14 as a shipping company's optimum manning scale. •"' ^•- ;"• >'•/ A .specific case in point is the Mayview Maersk, a Danish-flag, 964-foot-long, 106-foot-wide containership which was put into service in October 1991 for a Rotterdam/Singapore run that includes calls at east coast and west coast ports of the United States. It was announced that the vessel operates with a 14-man crew. But that is as far as the number 14 went. In actual operation, the vessel carries a crew of 22. 14 on Paper, 22 on the Ship The manning certificate for the Mayview Maersk calls for 14. But 22 individuals make up the crew. What follows is a description of the vessel's crew and responsibilities compiled from a number of sources, including the facilities of the International Federation of Transport Workers (ITF), the world body concerned with manning and welfare of seamen. Here is how the crew of 14-tumed-22 breaks down: Up front, the 14 positions on the ship's certificate are a captain, three mates, one chief engineer, two assistant engineers, four ship's as­ sistants, one steward, one stewardess and one electrician. The additional eight .seamen are three general workers, two deck cadets, two repairmen and one electrician. The 22 crewmembers perform the myriad duties that go hand-in-hand with the operation of the vessel as a medium of transport and all the subsidiary functions involved in maintaining an efficient vessel. The 22-man crew on the Mayview Maersk, an M-Class Maersk ship about the size of a Sea-Land Atlantic-Class vessel, works with up-to-date equipment and advanced shipboard technology with many labor-saving devices, as the vessel was recently constructed and put into service. Myriad Shipboard Duties The captain, chief engineer, mates and assistant engineers have duties that generally correspond to those of American seamen with these positions on U.S.-flag ships. The so-called ship assistants work under the direction of the mates and captain. The electrician is supervised by the chief engineer. The required duties of the two repairmen, who work under the direction of the chief engineer, include everything from welding to valve packing to valve fixing. They do lathe work and any type of engineroom repairs. The additional The manning certificate for the Mayview Maersk calls for 14 seamen; in reality, the vessel carries a crew of 22. , • 1, „'''T Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr. testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. indirect subsidies from foreign governments and lower wage costs. The contingency retainer program, as en­ visioned by the administration, would provide for government payments of $2.5 million per ship for two years and $1.6 million per ship for five addi­ tional years for a total of 74 U.S.-flag vessels, that in turn could operate on any world trade routes. Supports Jones Act Central to the White House maritime plan is ongoing and .solid support of two key provisions that have served the nation and the industry for years, specifically the Jones Act and cargo preference statutes. Card said the administration supports "the integrity of the Jones Act," the law which requires domestic waterborne commerce to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels constructed in the United States which are owned and crewed by American citizens. The secretary also said, "Exist­ ing preference cargo requirements should con­ tinue to be enforced." The administration. Card said, also will move quickly to align U.S. ship design and construction ' and stability standards with accepted international standards. Additionally, the administration proposes to allow foreign investment in U.S. ship­ ping operations. The administration will "work vigorously toward the elimination of subsidies provided by foreign governments to their shipyards," Card told the Congress. He said the White House will work Continued on page 10 Why Steps Must Be Taken Now To Ensure a U.S.-Flag Fleet in the Future Excerpts follow from Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr.'s testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine on June 17: Total revenues earned by the U.S. water, transportation industry are nearly $21 billion, irly $10 billion in revenues are earned from Nearly the movement of freight by water. Over $8 billion in revenues are earned from services incidental to water transportation. More than $2 billion in revenues are earned from the water transporta­ tion of passengers. • The U.S. maritime industry contributes to the U.S. gross domestic product. In 1990, it generated $12.1 billion in balance of payments receipts. This includes $4.2 billion in ejmort freight and charter hire payments 1to U.S. carriers by foreign entities. • Of the total cargo needed to support allied for­ ces in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 95 percent went by sea. More than 80 percent of the dry cargo sealift iftirequired in the operation was carried on U.S.-flag ships. • Today, the privately owned U.S.-flag fleet ranks 16th in the world in number of ships with 393 seagoing vessels. Forecasts indicate that by the year 2000, absent " any change in maritime policy, the fleet will shrink to 117 ships, with a carrying capacity of 5.9 million deadweight tons, down from nearly 20 million today. Continued on page 11 I I.L 11 'H"-'''* •d> �- 'l-;T'-- i-'*' uitiiiiijatf 4 I •.: V>'' '•^•; ; ••' '• "• ••'i'; r.; ..,. • • :-. :•. Pay and Promotion Changes In Store tor Gov't Services Members month and accurate leave and earn­ V I . JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Members of the SIU's Govern­ ment Services Division are being notified of changes within the Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSG?AC) that will affect their promotions and pay. MSG?AC is asking for additional information on a member's training, evaluations and employment record at a higher position when filing for a promotion. Previously, members only had to submit a promotion re­ quest. According to Roy "Buck" Mercer, vice president for government ser­ vices, members will need to include a record of any training received, evaluations from his or her depart­ ment head and any record showing time employed at the higher position. It is up to the member to supply all this information for entry into his or her Official Personnel Folder. The Promotion Board uses all of this data to rate candidates and make promotions based on the highest rated of the group. The board also will establish a register in order to make future interim promotions without having to convene. Engine and steward department members will receive a wage, over­ time and penalty time increase o four (4) percent, effective July 1 Deck department members will see the increase only in their overtime and penalty time rates. MSCPAC wages are related closely to those for members belong­ ing to the SIU Pacific Distric (Sailors Union of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Union and the SIL AGLIWD). Because the SUP, which represents the deck department, has applied its four percent wage in­ crease to its money purchase plan for the members' retirement, members of the Government Services deck department are denied that portion o: the increase. Mercer noted. This has happened once before to deck am engine department members. Flyers are being posted on MSCPAC vessels that the unified civilian payroll system will go into effect December 27. Beginning tha date, MSCPAC mariners will follow the same payroll procedures as al other employees of the federa government. Some of the changes that will af­ fect mariners include pay periods Hiree Votes Keep Scab Ban From Being Heard in Senate A: • iWW. • •.••'•> .i" •• 55#;S 'i''' A wm ifc;':;:.: - • ,.v'-:.i" "i -' '"f:" Senate supporters of a bill, passed by the House of Representatives, to ban the hiring of permanent replace­ ments (scabs) of striking workers fell three votes short of being able to bring the legislation to the floor for debate. Despite an amendment supported by the AFL-CIO and offered by Senator Robert Packwood (R-Ore.) that called for labor and management to present their disputes to a fact­ finding panel for resolution, the Senate voted 57-42 on June 16 to limit a floor debate on the bill (known as cloture). However, a minimum of 60 votes was needed to prevent an announced filibuster by members of the Senate opposed to the Workplace Fairness Bill, S. 55. Thus any discus­ sion of the bill during this session of Congress effectively was killed. Last year, the House passed its version of the bill 247-182 and sent it to the Senate for debate. A block of conservative senators threatened to prevent the bill from being heard by promising a filibuster—a Senate practice that allows its members to stall or kill legislation by allowing no one else to talk during the debate. The AFL-CIO accepted Packwood's amendment in hopes of placing a limit on the debate, thus preventing a filibuster. Under the amendment, labor and management would be asked to offer all unsettled matters to a fact-finding board ap­ pointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. If management refused to go before the board or accept its recommendations, union members could strike and would not be replaced by scabs. However, if labor refused to meet with the board or accept its recommendations, then management would be allowed to hire scabs. Although the legislation will not be brought up in Congress again this year, the AFL-CIO said it would work this summer and fall to elect candidates who support the Workplace Faimess Act in order to offer it again next year when a new session convenes. Mobile Members Remember Their Fallen Brothers SIU members and retirees—including Ralph Smith, Jack Rankin, Lee de Parlier and Port Agent Dave Carter—gather for Maritime Memorial Day at the Mobile, Ala. monument erected by the late pensioner Phil Reyes to pay tribute to those mariners who have gone before them. After a ceremony hosted by the Associa­ tion of Retired Merchant Seamen, a wreath in the shape of an anchor was taken to Mobile Bay where it was given to the sea. going from twice a month to every other week, allotments being sent ing statements being transmitted to every payday rather than once a vessels each payday. Controversy at USS Boils Over Another charity that is dependent pension plan's language is "some­ on public and corporate funds has what ambiguous" but it had been ap­ been hit by scandal and accusations proved by the board in January 1990. of impropriety. The United The firm's report also said the USS Seamen's Service (USS)—a 50- $4 million reserve did not have to be year-old organization with a dozen used to cover USS pensions and that centers, the purpose of which is to the organization could instead pay provide recreational and other ser­ Pigott a pension of $65,000 a year vices to mariners—is the subject of a which would mean that monies storm of controversy stemming from would not have to be moved from the a $1 million retirement and pension reserves. Despite the legal opinion, package which has been awarded to Simpkins pushed through board ap­ its retiring executive director. The questionable procedures by proval in an 8 to 7 vote in a February which this award was made and is­ board meeting for the $720,000 lump sues raised from these matters have sum pension and $71,(X)0 severance split the USS board of directors and pay. The board voted to treat the resulted in a number of resignations. lump sum pension COLA different­ Another consequence of the con­ ly, and that matter is under review. Several board members felt it was troversy is that a number of directors imprudent policy, and on March 18 demanded a change in the organization's leadership, specifical­ the USS board voted to terminate or ly the presidency of Talmage E. amend the group's pension plan and Simpkins, who also heads the Labor to hire an actuary to review die situa­ Management Conmiittee of the Na­ tion. Despite this vote, Simpkins moved unilaterally to transfer the tional Maritime Union (NMU). The contention within the USS monies to Pigott. board of directors—which primarily Treasurer Overruled is made up of individuals associated Subsequently, in March, with the maritime industry—became Simpkins authorized the movement public last month in a series of ar­ of funds from the USS reserve, over­ ticles appearing in the Joumal of ruling Rear Adm. Thomas A. IGng, Commerce. who serves as chairman of the At the center of the strife is a group's finance committee. Then in $1,031,0(X) payment to Ernest Pigott, Apri, Simpkins approved a check to the organization's former executive Pigott for $720,000—despite strong director who served in the position objections from King and USS for one year and retired in early treasurer and board member William January. That figure was presented to G. Croly, who sought a report from the USS board as a retirement pack­ an independent actuary hired by the age that included a lump sum pension board before the payment was made. of $720,000, a lump sum four percent Simpkins ignored their request. cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) In May, three board members allowance that was determined to resigned, all of whom are officials have a total yalue of $240,0(X) and a with the Maritime Administration. $71,000 severance payment. At the June board meeting, in the According to members of the elections for officers of USS, board, they respected Pigott's right to Simpkins was reelected by a vote of a pension, thinking it would bea pen­ 14-9. King challenged Simpkins for the post. Board members supporting sion like most people receive. The board learned in December King believe Simpkins stacked the 1991, in an almost accidental man­ vote. Many board members did not ner, of the huge payment to Pigott, show up for the meeting. After that meeting, one board mem­ and a similar arrangement with his predecessor—Vando Dell'Amico, ber, who is from the Joumal of Com­ who retired in January 1990 and who merce, resigned, and others have said took a lump sum pension and lump they are considering doing so. While Simpkins appears to have sum pension COLA that came to $691,000. , quashed his opposition for the time This was revealed in a com­ being within USS, there is no ques­ munication from the organization's tion in the minds of a number of insurance company in December individuals in the maritime field who 1991. In order to meet both the fund­ have known and supported the or­ ing requirements of the pension plan ganization that this situation has and the current cash demand result­ damaged the group's fundraising ing from the $1.6 million lump sum capabilities. buyouts of the two executive direc­ For example, reportedly there is tors, it was necessary to withdraw considerable confusion and uncer­ more than $900,000 fi^om the USS $4 tainty over the AOTOS fundraising million cash reserve. The reserve is dinner. The AOTOS—Admiral of made up of monies from various the Ocean Seas—award is given to an donors which are designed to benefit individual from thd industry, and is merchant seamen. an annual event from which proceeds Pigott's pension then was dis­ from ticket and joumal sales go to the cussed in early January 1992 at a USS. )oard of directors meeting, which There also have been questions voted to seek a legal opinion on the raised about funds for the organiza­ retirement package. The report was tion which flow from the operation of jrepared by Prpskauer, Rose, Goetz slot machines in several of its & Mendelsohn. It said that the USS facilities for seamen. �,T I ' "kf SIUNA Unions Convene; Map Plans for '90s Delegates representing the 19 affiliated organizations of the Seafarers International »?A,J.::® rffc •;•'•• Union of North America, during the SIUNA's 22nd convention, cdled for actions to bolster the U.S.- and Canadian-flag merchant marine, the American fishing industry and the economies of Canada and the United States. At the quinquennial convention, conducted June 15-17 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., more than 400 SIUNA delegates and guests heard from congressmen and maritime officials who pledged their support for such key items for work­ ing people as the striker replacement bill, elimination of a proposed work tax on merchant mariner licenses and documents, and fair trade policies. Additionally, SIUNA affiliates reported on recent activities of their organizations, and delegates passed 13 resolutions and elected by ac­ clamation a president, secretarytreasurer and 18 vice presidents. SIUNA Presi­ dent Michael Sacco sum­ marized the dominant theme of theconvention when he charac­ terized the fight to "save and revi­ Sacco talize" the mer­ Michael SIUNA chant fleets of Canada and the United States as dif­ ficult but winnable. With that in mind, the delegates' mood was a combination of cautious optimism and dogged determination to re-invigorate the U.S. and Canadian merchant fleets. "Many of the traditional maritime countries have abandoned their mer­ chant fleets to runaway registries," '•!!'!; ,V:' The United States must have the kind of shipping power that befits its world position, House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt tells the more than 400 delegates and guests attending the 22nd convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. President Sacco said in his opening remarks. "Some have tumed their shipping over to second registries — which are simply flag-of-convenience schemes hiding under na­ tional flags. "But diere are some traditional maritime countries that are working hard to maintain their national fleets in an industry that has become dominated by shipowners who feel no allegiance to any nation. "It is our goal to place Canada and the United States firmly in the camp of nations that are doing their utmost to maintain their commercial fleets. And when I say maintain, I mean keeping a national merchant marine without sacrificing safety and in­ spection standards or American man­ ning." Sacco told the SIUNA delegates that the union would battle against "wage-chiselers and tax-evaders. Continued on page 11 Maritime Union Presidents See '92 ElecHons as Key to Industry Presidents of several key maritime unions, speaking at the SIUNA con-^ vention last month, noted the need for actions to reverse the trying economic circumstances facing not only the maritime in­ dustry but also Raymond T. McKay the majority of District 2-MEBA United States citizens. I Masters, Mates & Pilots Presi­ dent Timothy A. Brown, Interna­ tional Longshore­ men's Associa­ tion President John Bowers, AMO District 2John Bowers MEBA President ILA Raymond T. McKay, Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Vice President and lUOE Local 25 Business Agent William Zenga, and National MEBA and District No. 1-PCD MEBA President Gordon M. Ward also stressed the importance of upcoming elections in the U.S. McKay said that for U.S.-flag maritime inter­ ests, "The ques­ tion has become not what can we gain in Washing­ ton, D.C., but what can we hope A. Brown to keep. The in­ Timothy MM&P dustry has changed, and things couldn't be more critical than they are now, with everything that's happening in maritime labor and everything that is not happening in government." Said Ward, "It's obvious there are plenty of people in Washington who do not want a U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. But I know from my experience on ships that the MEBA and the Gordon M. Ward SIU provide good District 1-MEBA value of the dollar. We eam our money on those ships. "We plan to do battle in Continued on page 11 I Delegates representing 19 affiliated unions applaud Gephardt's call for a national maritime policy. ri-: V House Leaders Pledge Support For a National Maritime Policy House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) each recently called for issuance of a strong United States maritime policy that would bolster the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. Speaking at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education on June 15, the first day of the 22nd SIUNA convention, Cong res s me n Gephardt and Hoyer also vowed to con­ tinue supporting: legislation which Rep. Richard A. Gephardt would outlaw the hiring of "permanent replacement" workers; health care reform leading to a United States national health care program; and trade agreements which create a level playing field, unlike the slanted one which current­ ly puts the U.S. at distinct disad­ vantages with some trading partners. Gephardt commended U.S. mer­ chant mariners for their quick, effi­ cient work in transporting troops and ammunition during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. "But after the congratulations, we need a real policy," he said. "I'm tired of nothing being behind a real maritime policy for this country." Hoyer said a strong U.S.-flag fleet is "critical to national defense and £ international security and stability.. . . The great victory of the Persian Gulf was a logistical victory, an in­ credible transfer of men, women and materiel. "Our merchant marine should continue to be operated by American companies and crewed by American seamen. Bill Bans Scabs Gephardt said of the striker re­ placement bill, passed last year by the House, "There is no more impor­ tant piece of legislation, not just for organized labor, but for America." The bill would prevent employers from firing striking workers and per­ manently replacing them with scabs. It is under Senate consideration, al­ though even if it passes. President Bush has threatened to veto the measure. Hoyer said pas­ sage of that bill and new trade agreements are critical to longterm economic prosperity in the U.S. "There are a whole lot of people Steny H. in America who Rep.Hoyer are making veiy, very large profits off cheap labor overseas and undermining the stand­ ard of living of Americans here at home. Ultimately, that short-sighted, quick-profiL to-hell-with-the-workers attitude is going to undermine the strength of America." ••"Ji '-k �«*- 'tgjiArfvjasrvs, JULY 1992 SEAFMtHtS LOG Safety Teams Are VHal Element hi SW School's EtkKaUon IMmrk :-;.:v| 'v- The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Schopl trains seamen to work safely. From the minute a young man or woman enters the school as a trainee, learning shipboard safety practices goes hand-in-hand with the rest of the institution's curriculum. . As a Seafarer advances in his or her career by taking courses at the Lun­ deberg School to advance skills and ratings, he or she will be steeped in procedures designed to minimize the possibility of accidents and to limit potential damages and injuries in the case that such an event were to occur. Safety Teams Formed i-.; '•••>•"• it-' ..f' •I- •;'l• In order to continue educating the Seafarer while he or she is away from the school and to bring the message of safety to the seamen on ships and ashore, the Lundeberg School has formed "safety teams." The safety team officials operate from SIU halls around the country. They visit SlU-contracted deep sea, inland and Great Lakes ships, meet­ ing with crewmembers. They work from the union halls, talking with members who come into those of­ fices about their safety concerns. Lundeberg School Assistant Director of Vocational Studies, Bill Foley, labeled these officials "our safely ambassadors." Foley's remark was part of his presentation to the safety team members at a two-day con­ ference conducted last month at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The conference was designed to give safety team members up-to-date information on shipboard safety practices. As jobs in the shipping in­ dustry are among the most dangerous occupations in the world, safety prac­ tices on a vessel are governed by a host of sources—everything from Coast Guard rules, laws passed by Congress, regulations of several federal agencies, procedures recom­ mended by equipment manufac­ turers, company policies, certain provisions within the SIU's contract with the operators and, most impor­ tantly, the seaman's own common sense, training and skill. Recognizing that new safety prac­ tices continually are being imple­ mented by any of these sources, the Lundeberg School convened the June conference of its safety team mem­ bers. Team Members Meet The session brought together the safety teams, Lundeberg School in­ structors and industry repre­ sentatives who specialize in shipboard safety programs. "This is an opportunity for the Lundeberg School staff to learn from the safety team members of what they are finding on ships, while it gives the safety officials out in the ports a chance to gather information on the latest government regulations and changes in shipboard technol­ ogy," said Nicholas Marrone, ad­ ministrator of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, who opened the conference. Safety team members learned from Lundeberg School staff members of resources available to assist seamen on ships and in their home areas to keep up with safety practices. For ex­ ample, a videotape on preventing back injuries was shown to the safety team members, who also were in­ formed that this presentation is avail­ able from the school's library. Foley, who, in addition to his ad­ ministrative duties, teaches the school's welding course and Know the Facts He also said Seafarers should know the facts behind a disease such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), noting that there is a great deal of misinformation and hysteria among the general public about the illness. He noted that I Listening to reports madeduring the safety conference is Steve Judd, New Orieans. •tM, - • Dr. Kenneth Miller educates conferees on the medical problems associated with the chemical benzene, a product with which many seamen come into contact. hydraulics class, covered depart­ ment-specific safety concerns. He flagged safety issues covered in each course for Seafarers in all three departments—deck, engine and steward. Company representatives advised the safety teams of steps their or­ ganizations had taken to comply with :f V I Talking about problems related to shipboard accidents is Harry Rogers, lOM safety director. Tom Anderson, ASC safety/health director, explains how to maintain safe ships. seamen should understand how the disease is transmitted and take precautions. At the same time, a seaman should recognize that he or Lundeberg School Instructor Bill Foley she can work alongside an individual covers safety issues by ship department. who tests Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive and not be ex­ posed to the disease, he said. Safety team member Steve Judd, who works from the SIU hall in New Orleans, was enthusiastic about the discussions atthe conference. A week after the session he said, "Since com­ ing back, I have been able to talk with the crews and share the knowledge I gained at the conference." Judd's sentiments were echoed by Tony McQuay of Jacksonville. "Education, information and training do make a ship a safer place to work," McQuay said. "I'm glad I have been given a good background in this area because it helps me pass on informa­ tion to Seafarers that may be useful to them and their shipmates in doing their Nick Marrone, Seafarers Welfare Plan administrator, opens the conference. jobs." Waiting their turns to address the conference are Lundeberg School instmctors (left to nght) Jim Brown, Ed White, Jim Shaffer and Byron Cumrnings. • I"' ••••3. - Safety videos are an important tool for providing information to Seafarers. John Burns, Maritrans labor director, speaks on practical application of recent regulations. recently-issued government regula­ tions concerning the monitoring of seamen for over-exposure to the chemical benzene. Participating in the session were Harry Rogers, safety director, Interocean Management Cor­ poration; Tom Anderson, safety and health director, American Steamship Company; and John Bums Jr., labor Jacksonville'sTony McQuay (left) makes relations director, Maritrans. The value of cooperation between a point while Mike Calhoun listens. all groups—unlicensed and licensed seamen, management, the union and the school—was stressed as an im­ portant factor in achieving safe work environments. A new component of safety team ihembers' field of knowledge will be in the area of physical fitness and infectious and other diseases, Dr. Kenneth Miller said in his remarks at the conference. Miller, who recently joined the Seafarers Welfare Plan staff as medical director, cited the example of what a crew should do in the event that contaminated food is found aboard the ship. |-, -A - �JULY1992 SEAFARERS UtG Seafarers Medical Dep't Director Pest Changes Hands 'IXr. Ssn'ilef&v^' Steered Pn^mm hi PMIc Hosirital l^isurePeriod Worker Health Pro, nr. KameUi Mfller, wm Oeersee SHPs HetmHk of Clhrics After more than a quarter century of service to the Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department, Dr. Joseph A, San Filippo retired last month as its medical director. During his tenure with the SIU's medical program, San Filippo helped coordinate the Seafarers' response to the drastic changes in seamen's health care procedures brought about by the closure in the early '80s of U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) facilities that had been open to mariners for decades. Better known to Seafarers as "Dr. San," the 76-year-old physician was named medical director in February 1986 shortly before the original director. Dr. Joseph B. Logue, passed away. As medical director, he was in charge of reviewing members' files to make sure physicals were com­ plete. He oversaw the occupation-re­ lated health care received by Seafarers. Enjoyed Every Minute San Filippo received a standing ovation at a meeting last month of the welfare plan's trustees when he said, "This is like leaving family." Later he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, "I have enjoyed every minute of working here. I will miss the mem­ bers of the SIU in particular." With Dr. San's retirement, the ad­ ministrative headquarters for the clinics will no longer be in Brook­ lyn as it has been during his direc­ torship. When Dr. San came aboard, in fact, the medical department was in its infancy with clinics being developed in halls across the country. He used to conduct physicals for Dr. Kenneth Miller takes over as the director of the Seafarers Welfare Plan medical department this month. He replaces Dr. Joseph A. San Filip­ po, who had held the position since February 1986. With the assumption of Miller's new duties, the administrative head­ quarters for the Seafarers' networkof clinics will move from Brooklyn to Camp Springs, Md. Interest Piqued Miller, who is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, has an extensive back­ ground in occupational health. He originally planned to study internal m^icine at the State University of New York Medical School in Buf­ falo but became interested in work­ ing people and industrial settings while going to the school. "Especial­ ly in an area like Buffalo, I t^ame concerned with chemicals and cancer and other chronic diseases," the 42year-old told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. After graduation. Miller con­ tinued his training as a resident at New York's Mt. Sinai Medical Cen­ ter. He studied under the late £>r, Irving Selikoff, whom Miller calls his mentor. (Selikoff was a pioneer in the field of occupational health.) Dr. Joseph A. San Filippo members of both the SIU and SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific. Back then, merchant mariners were able to go to USPHS centers and receive medical care free of charge. "In my early ye^s, it was easier to refer an injured seaman to a public health center," Dr. San Filippo recalled. "With [the centers'] clos­ ings [in the early 1980s], the mem­ bers have had to be more selective." Dr. San Filippo assisted in the plan's efforts to establish relationships with medical facilities where union halls are located. Will Lend a Hand Dr. San Filippo does not plan to retire completely from medicine. He still will be available for the new medical director when the need arises and he plans to stay in New York where he can provide medical consultations. Prior to working for the Seafarers, Dr. San had a private practice and ran the Diabetes Clinic in Brooklyn. "This has been an interesting job," he noted. "I wouldn't have lasted this long without these people being so nice—the medical staff, those in the union halls and the membership." Union Experience In 1980, Miller was named medi­ cal director for the occupational health clinic and consultation service at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. He took over in 1982 as medical director for the Workers Institute for Safety and Health, a non-profit or­ ganization that recently has become ' -i'-' t' Dr. Kenneth Miller a project of the AFL-CIO to provide consultation services to unions in the areas of industrial hygiene, occupa­ tional safety and training. In 1983, he became the medical director for the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, AFL-CIO. During 1986, Miller became the director of Occupational and En­ vironmental Medicine Consultants in Portland, Ore. He left that position in 1990 to become a clinical associate professor at the College of Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, where he was employed until signing on with the Seafarers. Appeared Before Congress He has testified before congres­ sional conunittees on occupational regulations and policy. He also has been a consultant to such groups as the World Health Organization, the National Institutes of Health and Cornell University's Center for the Environment. Miller, who is married, did his un­ dergraduate work at Brooklyn Col­ lege. He grew up in a household familiar with the labor movement as his father was involved in the teacher's union in New York City. ! i '.4 ••••'• mm H, UV Ranger Compleles Refueling Operations on tight Scheduie SIU members aboard the MV Ranger last March put forth extra effort to complete a refueling opera­ tion on a tight schedule. Crewmembers aboard the Ranger, sailing in the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia, were pushed for time when they refoeled a Military Sealift Command vessel. "Because of scheduling at the refinery, we ab­ En route to refueling, Ranger crewmembers enjoy "Leap-Year Day" cookout. From solutely had to have all die tanks left are QMED Gary Dahl, AB Mike Gomes, SA David Abing, AB Harold Younce, AB clean within 36 hours," explained Mitch Santana, SB John Hanrahan and Chief Cook JoAnne Knight. Seafarer John Hanrahan, who provided the accompanying photos. "The crew worked virtually around the clock, and two consecutive mid­ night meals were served. This en­ sured the company of not losing its load at the terminal." Hanrahan, a 13-year member of the Seafarers, was sailing as steward/baker during the refueling. He was scheduled to complete the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School this month. An SIU scholarship winner in 1985, Hanrahan added that it is not OS A. Tandel poses on Ranger's deck John Hanrahan has been a member of all work at sea. For example, while en route to the refueling site, Han­ the SIU for 13 years. during refueling operation. rahan and hs shipmates were able to enjoy a "Leap-Year Day" cookout on board the Ranger, which fs operated by Vulcan Carriers. Sharing that type of camaraderie with fellow crewmembers is just one of what Hanrahan described as the "many benefits" he has enjoyed during his SIU career. "I have been more than satisfied with the Seafarers, and we're going to be around for a long time," he said. OS Kennedy Rodrigues checks refueling lines on board the vessel. m-.. �^ W'' •>:" 8 JULY 1992 SOFAKERSLOG Bemmie Testhn otSeahirers Beghis My 27 •.:'-=^' -• •••:• • ^i' • I.'., ;• .,f u'- V.'l; '•? -V Pulmonary and blood testing of all Seafarers for benzene will begin July 27 in order for members to register to ship, announced the SIU's contracts department in a report to be submitted to the member­ ship in the July monthly meetings. Seafarers Welfare Plan clinics will conduct the tests as part of a member's annual physical. Addi­ tionally, those Seafarers who have taken their annual exam recently may be asked to supplement that physical with the benzene-related tests. The exams, which include a blood analysis for benzene build-up and check of a member's lungs by blow­ ing into a tube to see if he or she can handle the anti-benzene equipment, are being iniplemented to comply with a U.S. Coast Guard hazardous materials regulation. Effective Oc­ tober 24, no Seafarer will be dis­ patched to a tanker, barge or other affected vessels unless he or she has been benzene cleared, per the regula­ tion. Clinic cards will add a line stating a member has been tested for ben­ zene, a petroleum-based chemical found in fuels, paints and cleaning solvents that has been linked to can­ cer. No member in any of the union's divisions (deep sea, inland or Great Lakes) will be allowed to register as of July 27 without taking the baseline benzene exapi. No Failing Grade According to Dr. Kenneth B. Miller, medical director for the Seafarers Welfare Plan, there is no such thing as failing a benzene exam. "There is no failing grade in either the blood or pulmonary tests," Miller told the Seafarers LOG. "We will be looking for (benzene's) effect on the blood forming system and damage to blood cells. We will be measuring a member's lung capacity." Should a member's test show an abnormally high benzene concentration, the Seafarer will be monitored until it comes down to a normal level. Addi­ tionally, some adjustments to work activity may be made. Benzene testing of crewmembers is just one of the many precautions being implemented by the maritime industry. Already the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship has begun teaching upgraders how to properly use anti-benzene ex­ posure equipment. All companies employing mariners who may be ex­ posed to the chemical were required to have an exposure monitoring plan in place as of April 15. Chemicals to l)e Marked The regulation calls on any product containing benzene to be clearly marked. The reason for this, explained Dr. Miller, is that the chemical can be absorbed into the blood stream through the skin as well as by breathing. Protective gear, which under the regulations must be supplied by the companies, will in­ clude masks, aprons and gloves depending on the job to be done and in what form the chemical takes. Also listed in the law are exposure limits to the chemical. The federal agency set the limit at one part of benzene per million parts of air (1 ppm) averaged over an eight-hour period. The short term exposure limit, which cannot be repeated more than four times a day, is 5 ppm averaged during a 15-minute period. An hour wait must be taken between such exposures. Benzene has been directly linked to leukemia, a cancer found in white blood cells. The Coast Guard-man­ dated testing monitors the benzene level in a member to determine if there is a build-up in the system. Besides being dangerous to the human respiratory and blood sys­ tems, Miller pointed out the chemical is "very volatile, especially in high temperatures and under high pres­ sure." SMU Convention Urges Administration To impiement Strong U.S. Maritime Peiicy i'..- • Delegates to the Seafarers Maritime Union convention called on the Bush administration to propose and implement a maritime policy to keep the U.S. flag flying on the high seas. The union, which is an affiliate of the SIUNA, represents seamen on U.S.-flag ships. SMU delegates also elected their officers for the next five years. Michael Sacco was reelected presi­ dent, while John Fay was reelected secretaiy/treasurer. Augustin Tellez and Carl Peth were elected SMU vice presidents. The resolutions committee, chaired by delegate Calvin Lawson, who sails as an FOWT, noted the role of the U.S.-flag merchant marine during the Persian Gulf war in 1990 ' i' . i• and 1991. The role of sealift in our nation's security is reason enough for the government to pursue a strong maritime policy, the committee state­ ment said. The convention ddegates pledged full cooperation with the administra­ tion and Congress as they work to devise and implement programs to restore the merchant marine to its fullest potential. The delegates approved reports offered by the convention arrange­ ments and public relations commit­ tee, chaired by Cook/Baker Wallace Saul; credentials conunittee, headed by Chief Steward Patrick Aquia; and auditing committee, presented Jack Caffey, Angus "Red" Campbell and Cook/Baker Wallace Saul delivers the to the full body by AB Berne Pat­ Berne Patten are part of ttie SMU audit­ convention arrangements and public relations committee report. ten. ing committee. >L. '>•;. -T, 'i' '-J-yi '•-".'-iS:; •,i "• I •t • • ' - •' •,; '• - •...^:- Making sure SMU convention delegate credentials are complete are (left to right) Calvin Uwson, Patrick Aquia and Roy "Buck" Mercer. r'tir'-"' >'• i SMU delegates hear a report given by Vice President Augie Tellez. ^cnd Taking the oath of office are (left to right) Vice President Augie Tellez, President Michael Sacco, Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and Vice President Carl Peth. �:^--^'a.<HSiiw-.^:ri^-:.-;f-c -::c:^:-:CXry z^" JULY 1992 SEAFJUteUS LOG Crew Keeps Lummus Ready fesSsis " it,,. "• mm ' f •: mm The 1St Lt. Jack Lummus lies at anchor off the shore of Guam. r A floating gangway awaits crewmembers returning from the island. Whether at dock or under­ way, the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus' SIU crew helps keep the vessel ready for a military activation. The Lummus, a Military Sealift Command proposition­ ing vessel operated by Amsea, shuttles regularly between the western Pacific Ocean islands of Guam and Saipan, on which the U.S. has military garrisons. The vessel was one of the first to provide materiel to American troOps during Operation Desert Shield in 1990. When SIU Representative Ambrose Cucinotta visited the ship earlier this year in both Guam and Saipan, where he took the photos appearing on this page, he found crewmembers busy loading stores, painting and chipping and cleaning the ship's big diesels. While the ship is at sea, the Lummus practices helicopter landings, lifeboat drills, fire and rescue drills and load­ ing/unloading exercises. According to Bosun Ed­ ward Stoelzel, these drills help keep the crew ready for any situation, as when fighting flared in the Persian Gulf. Ready to lift a valve are QMED George Owens (left) and DEU Joe Cipullo. X X. -1 #'"f " '•11! Sf S ?! f « SA Edward Ellis keeps the crew mess floor spotless. QMED Donald Farmer works on the vessel's engine. UJS ' ' « gi , -it • SA Deborah Grendahl awaits next as­ signment. i.. Xiv: </ I : J V*. •X w-.xXv •: "i'di at IM 0 .»< imM iSiiiWimx :• • • r.,- I -Mm •- rK - X'JLfx?:: Mi Regular maintenance keeps the Lum­ mus deck gang busy. :I^ SA Fernando Vega-Mercado (left) reviews the day's menu with Chief Steward Anthony Curran. Fixing night lunch in Saipan is SA Eduardo Tomas. rift • ** M t:: Jl-my . y• Chief Cook Ken Whitfield whips up a sauce. -A' '• mm. • Sfpls; Steward/Baker Jack HoK prepares banana onlhecourtbenealhthechoppefpad. bread for the crew. ABs Kelly Devine, Jerry Hill and Gene Scandura repaint the ship's crane. Crew gets into position to receive stores. ing the lift for more stores are ABs Paul Griffin and Gene Scandurra. 'X.! j'm r fr. it :i. . -fe •iS •?¥ Members Charlie F^ynes fleft) andPaul At the controls for loading stores is ^unEdward Working together to get the stores put away are (left to right) ABs Charles Rhynes, Griffin discuss their next assignment. Stoelzel; Chief Cook Ken Whitfield stands by. John Deflorio and Steve Melendez. f: i ill I,,', '• • �. • • '•• • h Cv;,#: 10 JULY 1992 SEAFARBISLOO Shipping Plan Goes to Congress iAAiA • Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) questions Transportation Secretary Andrew Card while Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) reviews Card's testimony. i •'f/ ^1': ' '•. '''^'. 'A 1 •r... Thefollowing statement was adopted by unions serving theAmericm maritime industry in response to a proposalfor a new maritime policy authorized by President George Bush arui submitted on June^ 17 b Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card to the Congress for its con­ sideration. . , .. ,. .J. e welcome the administration s maritime policy presented to the Senate Commerce Committee yesterday by Secretary of Transpor­ tation Andrew Card. If much of what Secretary Card has proposed comes to fruition, the United States will have a U.S.-flag fleet on the high seas as befits the nation's status as the major world power. Overall, we believe the administration's proposed manUme policy, i put into place, will have beneficial effects on the American economy the nation's defense capability and the employment situation Secretary Card's proposals represent critical first steps to put our industry on the road to recovery. We commend President Bush and Secretary Card for their vision—and commitment to fulfill that vision—of an America with a U.S.-flag fleet We recognize and deeply appreciate the ongoing and persistent efforts o Senator John Breaux, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchan Marine of the Commerce Committee, which oversees shipping issues in that legislative body. Additionally, we thank Senator Trent Lott, ranking minority member of that panel, as well as Congressman Walter Jones, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, for their role in this process. We recognize that the efforts of these legislators kept the issue of a maritime policy front and center on the nation's agenda. As history demonstrates, the commitment of the President of the United States to a strong American merchant marine is an essential in^edient to the enactment of any forward-looking maritime legislation. This was the case in the enactment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, two pieces of legislation that serve as the underpinning of the U.S.-flag fleet, both charted by the administration o:' the time and supported by Congress and the industry. Those Acts have served us well, but no pro^am or policy is flexible and elastic enough to function eternally in this constantly and rapidly changing world. We believe, just as those acts were craft^ to meet the realities of world shipping in those times, the administration's proposals can form the core of a maritime initiative that continue to serve the nation's interest while also enacting new approaches that will make the U.S.-flag fleet competitive in today's global trades. This, we believe, can be the Merchant Marine Act of 1992. While we have not had an opportunity to fully study the entire package put forward by the Secret^, on initial review we believe we can fully support the thmst of the initiative. In particular, we are especially pleased that changes are proposed which will help American operators acquire new vessels for operation under the U.S. flag. Most importantly, many of the proposals will help put American vessels on a more equal footing with their foreign-flag competitors and will, in time, help eliminate the need for American operators to expand foreign vessel operations. For example, such proposals include the right of American operators to acquire vessels from woridwide sources for opera­ tion under die U.S.-flag, the right for such vessels to carry government cargo, and the creation of a new "contingency retainer program" to guarantee the availability of a U.S.-flag commercial fleet in time of emergency. We also welcome the initiatives designed to encourage ship­ building in the United States. ur country's requirements during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm proved once again that commercial shipping capability is an indispensable component of our nation's seapower strength, and that the only reliable commercial shipping capability is provided by a privately owned U.S.-flag fleet manned by highly trained American merchant mariners. Many of the proposed maritime policy initiatives should at least help form the vitally important framework necessary to maintain and enhance the U.S.-flag shipping capability so critically important to the economic, political and military security of the United States. For our part, as elected representatives of licensed and unlicensed marine personnel, we pledge to work with the administration, the Congress and the industry to ensure that such a policy becomes a reality. Additionally, as we have done in the past, we will work with our contracted operators—within the framework of our collective bargaining agreements—to take steps that will allow the United States fleet to be the most productive one in Ae world. As each union has demonstrated in the past, as new technology and new ships are brought into line, management and labor can work together to ensure that our American workers are properly trained Md the best qualified in the world. American maritime labor, the industry and Congress have demonstrated a wilhngness to work for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability. With the addition of administration support to the equation, we are hopeful that what once looked to be a formidable task has now become a reachable goal. Signed by the following officers ofAFL-CIO maritime unions: W ';•' "f • 'Critical First Steps...' Continued from page 3 through bilateral negotiatons with shipbuilding nations in order to ul­ timately secure a multilateral agree­ ment. Fight Subsidized Foreign Yards In the event this approach renders no results, the administration is prepared to "pursue disciplinary measures against countries that sub­ sidize shipyards." Card noted that the administration does not intend to allow any foreign shipyards found to be excessively subsidized to accrue any benefits from an American maritime policy. For U.S.-flag shipping companies, the administration proposes to eliminate the requirement that a 50 percent duty must be paid to the American government on ship repair work done in foreign yards and allow worldwide acquisition of vessels from yards not heavily subsidized by foreign governments. Card said the administration would like to see "greater flexibility for U.S. carriers to operate more ef­ ficiently under cargo preference laws." In this regard he recom­ mended eliminating a three-year wait period to carry preference cargo that is now in place for foreign ships that are re-flagged under American registry. He said the administration favors allowing U.S.-flag shipping companies to use their foreign-flag feeder vessels to carry, preference cargo for a portion of the transport route. Productivity Through Talks The DOT secretary also told the Senate subcommittee the administra­ tion believes U.S. operators can in­ crease shipboard productivity. Card said no proposals would be sub­ mitted to the Congress in this regard, for the time being, "in order to allow the collective bargaining process time to address these issues." The support of the Jones Act, cargo preference statutes, and the wide range of proposals advanced by the administration in support of U.S.shipping, indicates that Secretary Card apparently was successful in advocating that the nation needed a program and it needed the program now. It had been reported that certain departments and agencies within the government had differences with this position that ranged from outright opposition to American shipping to more nefarious policies, such as the notion of a second registry, which superficially seem to support U.S.flag operations but which in reality would render the American-flag fleet a mere shell. The administration's proposals now will be put in the form of a legislative package and presented to Congress this month. The Senate has held a hearing to gauge the response of U.S.-flag shipping companies to the proposal. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee also will hold sessions to hear of the administration's plan. Administration representatives and supporters of a U.S.-flag ship­ ping capability in the Congress have indicate that they would like to see a maritime policy bill enacted and signed into law in 1992. Assisting the Champs Seafarer Duke Duet (left) and other members and officials from the New Orleans union hall played a small role in helping a local girls' basketball team. The group of 9- and 10-year-old girls from the New Orleans Westbank area achieved a second place finishin an international competition. The SlU sponsored the team, along w th the MTD, and provided matching uniforms as seen in photo above. O Dave Aiian, President International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union John Bowers. President International Longshoremen's Associalion TlmoltiyA. Brown. President Intemalional Organizalion of Masters, Mates & Pilots Henry Dtsley, President Marine Firemen'sUnion GunnarLundelrerg, President Sailor's Unionof the Patrtfic RayT. McKay, President American MaritimeOfficers. District2. Marino Engineers' Beneficial Associalion Michaef Sacco, President Seafarers Intemational Union of Morth America Gordon M. Ward,Prraident District No. 1-Pacific Coast Beneficial �JIILY1992 SEAFARERS LOQ 11 SlUNA Convention Delegates Call for Fair Trade Plan y.---, .ly-' ,i:;- y. k..yW"0% : temational Union of Operating En­ Continuedfrom page 5 gineers and a member of the AFLwho have been rewarded for search­ CIO executive council, reiterated ing the world for the cheapest labor, the best tax scheme and the most unregulated environment.. "We intend to fight the free­ traders who reserve for themselves jobs in cushy American offices while putting America's workers on the un­ employment lines. We will fight the low-wage payers who... force thenworkers into lives without adequate health care or decent salaries." New Trade Policy Needed Congressman Ri.chard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) stated the need for a new trade policy which is "fair" to the U.S. "The rules have to be fair, and that's not always been the case with some of our trading partners," he said. "They love to get access to our consumers, but it's not so easy for us. The rug gets pulled out." Similarly, SIU of Canada Presi­ dent Roman Gralewicz cautioned delegates about a proposed U.S.­ Canada-Mexico trade" "free agreement. Al­ ready, Canada has lost hundreds of thousands of I jobs—including some in the maritime sec­ Roman Gralewicz tor—^because of a SIU of Canada trade agreement reached with the U.S. four years ago. "When I see what happened in Canada, I say, 'My God, you'd better watch out' [in the U.S.]," Gralewicz said. "We got a promise of free trade and how much we would gain. In the last four years, we lost 400,000jobs. The industrial base of Canada is being devastated." Gralewicz emphasized the need to "stay after politicians after you help get them elected. Make sure they do what they promised." Frank Hanley, president of the In- Frank Hanley, president of the lUOE, noted a free trade agreement will send more jobs south of the border. Gralewicz's advice. "We can and should demand changes, and the )lace to start is in the voting booth," le said. "Remember those politicians who vote to export jobs to Mexico, who would tax your seamen's licen­ ses, who refuse to address health care costs ... We have to make sure our people vote." Delegates approved resolutions calling for: implementation of policies which would bolster the shipping industry; passage of a bill which would require crewmembers aboard inland boats to have merchant mariner documents; continued ef­ forts to improve the U.S. fishing in­ dustry; elimination of the proposed work tax on merchant mariner licen­ ses and documents; extreme caution by American trade reps when negotiating a North American Free Trade Agreement. SIUNA delegates also called for passage of the striker replacement bill, maintenance of the Jones Act, which is an absolute necessity for the economic and defense security of the U.S., and implementation of a na- tional health care program. On Wednesday, June 17, the fol­ lowing officers were elected by ac­ clamation: President Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer John Fay; Vice Presidents Robert Abata, George Beltz, Jack Caffey, Mark Coles, Henry Disley, Steve Edney, Roman Gralewicz, Conrado Hernandez, Theresa Hoinsky, Gunnar Lundeberg, Marvin Markle, George Mc­ Cartney, Roy Mercer, Edward Pulver, Albert Robillard, Anthony Sacco, Joseph Sacco and Augustin Tellez. Edward Turner remained as vice president emeritus. Ship Union OfUcers Agree: Joint AcUen Key to New Reiicy Continuedfrom page 5 Washington until we get what is right. And that is a prosperous, thriv­ ing U.S.-flag merchant marine." Brown added that unity among maritime labor is critical to any gains. (This was displayed most recently in a joint response to the White House William Zenga committee's lUOE Local 25 proposed maritime policy.) "We need to send a message to the federal government that there is.no percentage in trying to divide the unions," Brown said. "I believe the overall survival goals of the unions can be achieved if we communicate properly. Thafe is my goal." Zenga urged rank-and-file union members to take an active interest in upcoming elections. "I can't think of a more important election in our lifetime," he said. Bowers discussed the importance of the striker replacement bill and national health care reform. He also reminded delegates of the impor­ tance of voluntary political action donations, such as the SIU's SPAD program. "If you don't have the money, nobody listens to you," he said, speaking of elected officials who, at one time or another, are de­ pendent on voluntary contributions to fund their campaigns. "Especially this year, because in these elections, I think [politicians] need us." "f . ;-s Members and guests demonstrate their support of ILA President John Bowers' call for passage of a bill that would prohibit the hiring of scabs to replace striking workers. Danish Ship's Manning Level Is 14 on Paper, 22 in Operation Continued from page 3 electrician aboard assists in handling the refrigerated containers. It appears Maersk adds electricians depending on the number of reefer boxes being carried on any particular voyage. The two Danish cadets work under the direction of the mates and master, assisting in navigational duties and other deck department procedures. The so-called general workers, su­ pervised by the mates, perform a host of vessel maintenance activities— scrapping, chipping, priming, paint­ ing, sougeeing, washing down, seeing and so on. Modem Equipment The steward operates the galley, preparing meals from scratch to be served family style in a single messroom. The stewardess serves meals, makes up the rooms, attends to passageway duties, washes all the laundi^. The ship is quipped with industrial laundry equipment, so one individual can handle die laundry. The 22 crewmembers work on a ship Aat is designed and outfitted with state-of-the-hrt shipboard equipment. The bridgeway has a con­ trol panel on both sides, allowing the vessel's master or individual in charge to conduct operations from either wing. The engineroom is fully automated. Mayview Maersk Manning 1 Captain 3 Mates 1 Chief Engineer 2 Assistant Engineers 1 Electrician 4 Ship Assistants ; i 1 Steward 1 Stewardess 14 3 General Workers 2 Deck Cadets 2 Repairmen 1 Electridan 8 Total CpBWa! 22 'Mti. 1 ' ii.". • •••I-".. On deck, lines are controlled from a single winch with five reels. To use the lines, one individual operates the winch and reels from a control panel, which activates a clutch to engage or disengage the reels spinning from a single axis. This system allows the ship to be tied forward and aft in a 15minute time period. Also, the gangway is made of light aluminum. Thus, one person can handle the lowering and raising of the gangway. Crewmembers rotate ship assign­ ments with the exception of the cap­ tain and chief engineer who have permanent jobs aboard a single ship. All crewmembers live in in­ dividual quarters, each of which has a bed, sofa, table/desk, closet, shower. The Crewmembers All of the Mayview Maersk's crewmembers are Danish except the three general workers, all of whom are Thai. The general workers come aboard the vessel in Singapore, sail for 12-week periods at a time, work seven days a week, generally for 12 or more hours a day. While all the Danish crewmembers eat together, officers and crew alike, the Thai seamen have a separate messroom, where they can prepare their own food. It appears from the case of the Mayview Maersk that the wide range of duties traditionally performed by crewmembers at sea cannot be done with a simple crew of 14, no matter how new the vessel, no matter how technologically advanced. Perhaps, in the final analysis, the 14-man crew can operate the vessel as a mechanism of transport, but all of the related functions associated with maintaining a ship and operating the vessel efficiently must be done by additional crewmembers. For public consumption, it ap­ pears certain shipping companies prefer to use the mythological 14man crew as a reference to manning scales. But behind the scenes, when it comes to operating ships, it appears shipping companies look for a crew complement that can get the job done. In the case of the so-called 14-man-ciew model of efficiency and productivity of the Mayview Maosk, this means a total crew of 22. �12 JULY 1992 SEAFARBISUHS Tricky Grain Offloading on Rainy Days Is No Problem for Independents Crew -• • • - •1.--• 's;. .-v: :s . (. • • "'' 'V •• 'When we release a hatch cover, we have to make sure the grain will stay dry," explained AB/Watchman Mark Knapp. A 20-year veteran of the SIU, Knapp has sailed aboard Kinsman vessels for the last four seasons. "We have to be careful that it will not rain too hard or water from the cover won't pour in." Deckhand Larry Hall is one of the crewmembers assigned to an air hose used to blow grain off the covers Preparing cups of soup for the crew Is before they can be shifted. "I try to Second Cook Dariusz Crepczynskl. get as much as I can back into the hold so grain won't be all over the deck and create a hazard," he noted AB/Watchman Mark Knapp works a line between blasts. A slick deck with control during offloading operations. grain on it could create potential injuiy situations. Rain or not, the Kinsman vessels offer just what AB/Wheelsman Gene Pike wants from sailing. "I'm from West Virginia," he said. "These ships go to Cleveland and Buffalo, places I want to go." Pike has sailed on the Great Lakes for 30 years and 20 of those have been with Kinsman. Along with its sister ship, the Kinsman Enterprise, the Inde­ pendent loads in the Twin Harbors region of Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wise, and makes the long journey across Lake Superior, down Lake Deckhand Larry Hall mans an air hose to blow grain from underside of a hatch cover. Huron and through Lake Erie to Buf­ falo, N.Y. where it offloads. AB/Watchman Dave Bmmsberg heads Among the vessels contracted with die SIU plying the Great Lakes, the Kinsman Independent is unique in that its primary cargo is grain. Whether loading or offloading, dealing with grain in the holds re­ quires special treatment. A rainy day could spell disaster if water mixes with the cargo, causing it to bloat. A reporter for the Seafarers LOG recently discovered the extra effort needed when he visited the Inde­ pendent in Buffalo on a rainy day. • for his next assignment. K"'- Porter David Lee Willis makes sure the crew mess is spotless. f-' Withtheaidof AB/Wheelsman Roland Leikala (right), Deckhand Larry Hall prepares to clean a hatch cover. Deckhand Ken Erickson stands by before a shift change. i SoyourUniO^ Securing the Kinsman Independent bridge is AB/Wheelsman Gene Pike. Taking care of the engineroom are Oiler Jim Kettner (left) and 2nd Assistant Engineer Tom O'Connor. �._.-• -r -.- - •;&> -'W • ' JULY 1992 SEMfARERSLUe Si iiir 13 SlU Affiliates Meet in Convention Delegates head to auditorium as the convention is called to order. Union members representing the SlUNA's 19 affiliates came SlU memt}er Donna J. demons signs in as a convention guest, from all over the country, as well as American territories. Behind her to the left is SlU Assistant VP David Heindel. \ • !. •Ii-f' V-'1-'S'? • I -r.' - •mm'-' »|.v, . 44-^v' . . 44:5; 4.-;' r'^t: /• -:-V. Illl^^eetiiig in the ofgMmtioii^s convention. delegates representim^ 19 afpliates of thp SlU President Michael Sacco presides over a full house of delegates, representatives and guests from the SlUNA's 19 autonomous unions. • • P#: ;. »4 •A 5-' ? .'I 'f'' •. V - :• » 'I'M. • ' 'i • ''M f' 4s®' •4i Seafarer Deborah Textor escorts U.S. Repre- Materials are distributed to convention Following his address. House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt sentativeStenyH. Hoyer (D-Md.) to the podium. delegates. (D-Mo.) (right) talks with Thomas Glasper. A- js::.: •A v'' - 4: • »• • '* -I, #• 4 -i Retired SlU VP Angus "Red" Campbell and retired SlU member Edward "SmittjT Smith Retired SlU member Benjamin "Benny" Wilson " " i# Retired SlU Assistant VP George Ripoll and UIW Assistant Vice President John SlU Int'l Affairs Representative Spiro Varras Spadaro 'i ,3' •.Si 44 4,'4'"A �..;.-^'-'5' ,4; , • . .. . , . y; =::;,vv r-'-: • if®; S;feS: ® ®'ji® • ;iy:yy; -r-; •^f'3?'-- :.._ U . v-low; ft-.'''•'••> i'"'" •••®y®y.- •••' y'-.: >j • -• • •• ".' 't._• ./iji .'. .'j •" _ ' - •, :;i?gf|ti;;5;;;:S^ ••"•:••. -• ' •- SEAFJUtBtSUm JULY 1992 JULY1992 SEAFARBiSL9G :i'VuJ:-',:^X:A IS Delegates Map Union's Program, Stress Need to Enact U.S. Shipping Policy nn^i [•i«1 1 ' i :^^r'-'y:y>'vy y -'•••J • • •';•- •. ' i' -I''' '•• SlUAssisstantVPTonySaccoandSIU SlU Port Agent Mike Port Agent James Koesy Paladino I p ^rf'TTjwpTi, '••• ''•"•' f7 y ®i,.. i 'r • Fishermen's Union of America President Theresa R. Hoinsky and Sugar Workers Union Local 1 President Marvin Markle are sworn in as SlUNA vice presidents. ®y UIW Representative Bud Rhymer SlU member Robert Gorbea (left) and SlU of Canada SecreteryTreasurer Michel DesJardins - -\>5 :•-••; ', SlU pensioner William "Flattop" Koflowitch hits the deck on the last day of the union's 22nd convention. Officers of unions representing seagoing members brought fraternal greetings to the SlU convention. Pictured in photo above are (from left) SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay, AMD District 2 MESA President Raymond T. McKay, District No. 1-PCD MESA President Gordon M. Ward, SlU President Michael Sacco, ILA PresidentJohn Bowers, MFU President Henry Disley, MM&P President Timothy A. Brown, MM&P Secretary-Treasurer James T. Hopkins and SlU President Gunnar Lundeberg. ysis Headquarters neauqus '^®P- Calvin Lawson, SMU John Crivello Fishermen's Union Committees Highlight Union's Concerns SIU Port Agent Jim McGee Professional Security Cfficers Association President Ernest "Scottie" Aubusson and SlU President Michael Sacco ;: -• • ' fyy ••-I''iv^•••.y y - • • •• t "/ya ••f I'W • I Kv- , je"poufldwdJfc:Jl^^ established by committees made up of representatives the 1'^ SIUNA ajf-i jflliates. Whether it is providing creden­ tials to delegates, reviewing resolutions submitted by the member unions^ oif developing reconmiendations for rules by wdiich toconduct the convention, the com­ jrH®xy®1/ • • mittees work to see that the event fiinc-J tions democratically and efficiently. Some of the committees took up matters of concern to groups of affiliates, such asy those in the fishing and fish-canning in?^ | dustries. Each committee reported on its work to the full convention. ly y : yyy;y.®|c®'y:; Maritime Trades Department Vice Presi­ dent William Zenga :M0 ; ip:^' ;";y->: lyp;-'--'-!:: 1%^ i ly i-siy-." - y ®-:yy:|y;y'y: miMi •\v #1- V "5 .'• •' -V y ' 5 ..;yV .-^ty.®- •:.,?• ; • V • - •—• • ''I ' • • •"•'t -W:- •i • • ••' • SlUNA VP Edward Pulver urges union to build coalitions with community organizations that have goals similar to those of trade union movement. SlU VP Jack Caffey looks on at right, Richard Vezina secretary-treasurer, Canadian Manne Cfficers Union lUPIW delegates Tom Rincon (left) and George Beltz, president of the union Robert Iwata, 1 i„i„r. Firemen's Union , i •- .V, f i-:., . .y i'Kii: , • lA vM'-- ' •I Marine SlU retired officials are saluted by convention delegates. Fi^om left, Angus "Red" Campbell, Edward Mooney, Lindsey Williams, Ernest Aubusson, Steve Troy, George Ripoll ; -yyi--" •• y;3>; •' " •• • '• • ' \--'r • --'iI -fiy'f.-,- •- y I» SlU VP Gov't Services Buck Mercer (left) and Kulbhushan Chaudhaiy, Sugar Workers Union Local 1 It'. - ' ^ V • Pomeriane*^"*^^ #?1~ from Santurce, P.R. Albert Roblllard, pres., Canadian Marine Cfficers Joseph Francisco, Fishermen's Union I ... , g^P^delegates; (from left) Kaj Kristensen, Gunnar Lundeberg, John ' •• . UIW Vice President Ellarine E. Batiste i m-^mr a .| f SjU Vice President Contracts Lundeberg School of Seamanship Augustin Tellez VP Ken Conklin •/-:'.'y' •' --'if ® yy M <u Assistant Vice President Kermett ^angram : - ^Sf James Matthews, president, Chauffeurs Local 5 SlU Port Agent Dave Carter Mobile. Ala. from Mobile, SlU Exececutive Vice President Joseoh Sacco Joseph SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Faw Fay • - . •'• .. '.jT ' : • t','-.. vi- v->-1 s,.aBBSPLr ^ "."1'\^T?^w . ' • ;^.y;yvir •••:• ' .• •' f f ^' ' .••X ••••'• 'i-'.*'' j' •' v'' �— 16 rji Iipiir-III lilt .I'l JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Push for Scab Ban Bill, U.S. Tuna Fleet •y ' SlU VP Great Lakes Byron Kelley and SlU Patrolman Tim Kelley p-. • i '• - '! "7t' ' ' , -V From left, UIW's Bill Dobbins, Joe Huber and Biil Ellis ^ ^' I SlU Port Agent for San Francisco, Nick Celona "•ji'-;,.:-' • Seafarer Jesse Nat'ividad leads the pledge. MTD's Admin. Frank Pecquex and SlU Port Agent Henri Francois From left, SlU VP Buck Mercer, SlU Port Representative Joe Sigier, SlU Assistant VP SlU President Michael Sacco closes the Bob Hail, Port Representative Angel Hemandez and MFU President Henry Disley 1992 quinquennial convention. Honoring Those Behind the Scenes iS V < 'J Mik Execufive Chef Romeo Lupinacd, Theresa A. Price (known as "Mama Theresa") and steward department upgraders prepared and served meals to delegates and guests. ' " I •' 7*11111 ^I ^•i Secretary-Treasurer John Fay cuts a surprise birthday cake made in honor of him and former SiU VP Lindsey Williams, who is joined by his wife, Cordelia. The cake was The staff and upgraders at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are recognized by an prepared by the Lundeberg School culinary staff. appreciative audience for a job well done. �•y . ^.y UVv • ,:''y : , ; ' .-..i ;, mri992 SBIFARBIS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Seafarers International Union Directory MAY 16 —JUNE 15.1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC m' Port ncwfm iladelphia altimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ISan FrancisC^ iVilniingtoir Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston { St. Louis y Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia I Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ..Port NewYoik^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wihnington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point! Algonac Totals Port New York iPhiladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco sWil Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Kney Point Algonac Totals 32_ t&i'j.;:. fe' , TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Trip ClassA ClassB OaasC ReUeb DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC 2 •? J iiii' 17 15 • 'S'- I;!'*!-"' ""' MiciiadSacco ' President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer JosephSacco Executive Vice President Angnstin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice Presictent West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafii^ Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron KdDey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS ENGINE DEPARTMENT m0 5 v , : ,!• •WMM : STEWARD DEPARTMENT I aiti: 6 s. /' 0 8 0 17 '9A ' 20 0 100 T 0 ^ 0 6 0_i 1 0 15 c Km ENTRY DEPARTMENT & 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON I221PierceSL Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 -•fV.: .•!x . I Totals All Department 592 797 569 405 455 279 186 988 1^3 1,080 * 'Total Registeied" 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 1^25 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,325 jobs shipped, 405jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B*' and "C seniority people. From May 16 to June 15,1992, a total of279 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 16,742jobshave been shipped. 2604S.4St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis. MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON , 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 - • . -Mm 'mm,:, '••mm: - im- |. 'I • •• • • 'l-li '•a . , > y :' m .'z ' "ft •"M ' f-'i PHILADELPHIA V:. • 1,V.* ' " -'V • 1 t-'m1 'M. .• • .'••t' . ,.• •• �'-T-',- l.:.y •• : I• •••• |:,;|i: / 18 IK'''. ' ":' ,•' V-'- I ' Ivi' W'' k••lie-, •••'.'• Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes August & September Membership Meetings k Lakes, InlandWaters rr-: :' £4.' • .-5' jmi992 XAFARERSUtG - «- •'; 1: •-'• Piney Point Monday, August 3 Tuesday, September 8 New York Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, September 8 Philadelphia Wednesday, August 5 Wednesday, September 9 Baltimore Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 Norfolk Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 Jacksonville Thursd^^ Thursday, September 10 • • Algonac, Friday, August 7 Friday, SeptemberlT Houston i Monday, August 10 5 / Mond^^ September 14 '^NewOrleans . Tuesday, August 11 Thesd September 15 Mobile Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, September 16 SanFrancisco Thursday, August 13 Thursday, S^tember 17 Wilmington ; Monday, August 17 Monday, September 21 ' Seattle Friday, August 21 Friday, September 25 San Juan • Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 St Louis Friday, August 14 Friday, September 18 Honolulu Friday, August 14 Friday, September 18 Duluth Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, September 16 Jersey City Wednesday, August 19 Wednesday, September 23 New Bedford Tuesday, August 18 Tuesday, September 22 Bach poifs meeHng starts at 10:30a.m. Personals EDWARD MORALES Please contact your son, Edward Morales Jr., by writing to him at 768 45th Street, Apt. 4B, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220. TOMMALONE Please contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 899-0675, ext. 4315, for a message from your family in San Bruno, Calif. THOMAS GUY DUGAN MITCHELL Anyone knowing the whereabouts of—or with any information about— Thomas Guy Dugan Mitchell, a mer­ chant mariner from 1947 to 1959, is asked to contact his niece, Candie Sacayanan at P.O. Box 680069, Park City, Utah 84068; tel. (801) 649-5300. MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL ClassL Class NP 6 4 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL QassL QassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 21 a ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 27 2 STEWAW) DEPARTMEN^ 0 ', ^ 1- Totals AU Departments 0 45 15 0 « ~2 0 85 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. I 36 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 16Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast L^es & Inland Waters West Coast Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A ClassB Class C 6 12 2 26 1 0. 1 2 15 .4. 19 JUNE 15,1992 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT •Oimikm1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17 2 \Q JO 0 57 :-4-\ 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments 40 5 20 6 3 3 208 18 * '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. 43 ' TO THE MEN WHO SAILED THE LIBERTY SHIPS... Ig WWn MERCHANT MARINERS EXHIBIT Merchant mariners who served during World War n are remembered in a small but stirring exhibit in Philadel­ phia. "The Forgotten War: A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine During World War II" opened December 7, 1991 at the National Archives Mid-At­ lantic Region office and will be dis­ played until December 1992. Located at the William Penn Post Office Annex, 9th and Market Streets, Room 1350 in Philadelphia, the exhibit is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. Ad­ mission is fiee. For further information about the ex­ hibit, telephone (215) 597-3000. « PORT TIME IN GUAM ^ Sea-Land has agreed to pay all dis­ puted port time in Guam dating back to January 1, 1992. In order to collect monies, members must submit copies of OT sheets showing the disputed OT and copies of their discharges to Bob Hall, assistant vice president based in the Seattle hall. The ships involved are the Sea-Land Trader, Sea-Land Pacific, Sea-Land Navigator, Sea-Land Reliance and Sea-Land Enterprisg;__ ^ WATERMAN CREWMEMBERS SIU members who are working or who have worked aboard Waterman's TAKX vessels (Pfc Eugene Obregon, Sgt Matej Kocak and Major Stephen Pless) should be aware of the following development. The Econmic Price Ad­ justment affecting wages, overtime and vacation rates will be implemented retroactively to January 1, 1992. Members still worldng on these ves­ sels will see the increase in their paychecks. Members who shipped during that time but who have left the vessel should receive their checks in the mail by the end of July. SUP DECK CREW THANKS MADISON GALLEY GANG The members of the SUP deck department of the SS President Madison would like to give a special word of thanks to Chief Steward Scott Opsahl, Chief Cook Dave Clark, (the "Bean Man") Dave Riggins and, last but not least, Larry Dickinson for a great job of cooldng and service that they have provid^ this trip. J.K. Russell Delegate Deck Department An hour-long television documen­ tary is in development. Entitled "The Men Who Sailed the Liberty Ships," the program will be taped on the Jeremiah O'Brien, the Liberty ship moored in San Francisco and restored to her World War II condition by a crew of volunteers. The project's producers are looking for seamen who have photographs taken on Liberty ships during the war. They also would like to hear from mariners who sailed Liberties and have any un­ usual stories. The producers, Maria Brooks and Don Watson, can be contacted c/o Waterfront Soundings Video Project, 4 Berry St., San Francisco, Calif. 94107, orphone (510) 451-9226. ^ SURVIVORS OF SS SAM HOUSTON ^ David Knight is seeking information regarding any survivors of the merchant ship SS Sam Houston (sunk by a Gierman submarine on June 28,1942.) The ship, loaded with military cargo, was in the Atlantic Ocean, eight days out of Mobile, Ala. She was bound for Bom­ bay, India. David Knight was the second cook and baker aboard the Sam Houston on her maiden voyage. Seafarers with information about survivors may contact him at P.O. Box ( 854, Rayville, La. 71269 'rrs �liif' ji•":::Iiiir' |"-1: r';:''li IjiriiiSilir'l-tlSi^^ JULY 1992 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 14 members this nionth. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while one sailed in the inland division and one sailed in the Great Lakes division. Four of the new retirees com­ pleted the highest curriculum avail­ able to Seafarers sailing in the deck department. Brothers Charles Boyle, Charles Faircloth, Paul King and Thomas Walker each completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. Brief biographical sketches of those four and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA 1 KENNETH BLAIR, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port ofNew York. A native of Ten­ nessee, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Blair has retired to McMinnville, Tenn. CHARLES BOYLE, 66, joined Seafarers in 1951 in his na­ tive New York. He completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Boyle served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He resides in New Orleans. CASSLEB. CARTER JR., 64, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Elizabeth, N.J., he completed the _ * 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. steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Carter has retired to Mount Holly, N.J. CHARLES FAIRCLOTH, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He was bom in Clear­ water, Fla. and in 1974 completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School. Brother Faircloth served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He lives in Bradenton, Fla. PAUL KING, 61, joined the union in 1957 in the port of New Orleans. The na­ tive of Winona, Miss, completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother King serv^ in the Army from 1947 to 1950. He still calls Winona home. EDWARD C. MARTIN JR., 64, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Martin last worked as the port steward for Sea-Land in Elizabeth, N.J., where he has retired. THOMAS WALKER, 56, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Los Angeles, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. Brother Walker served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Pensacola, Fla. MILTON POOLE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. A native of South Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Poole resides in Hartsville, S.C. ERNEST WATSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. The native of Texas sailed in the deck department. Brother Wat­ son has retired to Theodore, Ala. JAMES SANDERS, 62, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. He was bom in Kentucky and sailed in the deck department. Brother Sanders has retired to New Orleans. THOMAS BLACKMON, 62, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Range, Ala., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Blackmon lives in Brewton, Ala. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM TAVELLA,65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Tavella served in the Navy from 1944 until 1951. He Uves in Lynwood, Calif. CHARLES ROBERTS,67, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Kentucky and sailed in the engine department. Brother Roberts has retired to Cleveland. RICHARD VENZON,65, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in the Philippine Is­ lands, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Venzon served in the Army from 1945 to 1972. He has retir^ to Honolulu. UHnSupeilanker PacHhs on Run Beiween Le Harvre and Saudi Arabia The UST Pacific—^and her 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 hemisphere. The SlU-crewed Pacific made her maiden voyage in Decem­ ber 1980, just one year after the oil crisis in the United States. The weak oil market caused the ultra-supertanker to be laid up for nine-and-a-half years, but she began operating again in 1991. According to Bosun Mark Trepp, the 390,000 deadweight ton vessel, operated by Inteocean Management, Inc., is en route to Saudi Arabia by way of Le Harvre, France. The 1,187-foot ship-can hold al­ most three million barrelsof crude oil and is propelled by a 45,000-horsepower steam turbine engine capable of producing 15Vz knots. The photos accompanying this ar­ ticle were taken by AB Ray Shin- f t T'" ' P poch. AB Norm Haddon (left) and Bosun MarkTrepp (center) talk with ttie chief pumpman who Is checking the windlass prior to the ship's arrival in Dubai, UAE. t -I#.. "i • frM: The UST Pacific rides at anchor in the background while QMED Ralph Mates (left) and Bosun Mark Trepp take the launch to shore in Dubai for the flight home. a' Many of the Pacific's crewmembers stay aboard for six months at a time. Some crewmembers are, from left, Steward Assistant Armando DeJesus, Recertified Bosun Mark Trepp, AB Jim Reily, AB Ray Shinpoch and Wiper Rey Delacruz. Seated at right are Second Mate Chris Fox (a former SIU AB) and Third Mate Rob Sanger. �f •: 4^; . f • T 20 JULY 1902 SEAFARBISLOe QMED Hawkins Photographs LHoAhoanl the S/L Explorer t: • Sailing across the Pacific Ocean aboard the Sea-Land Explorer gives crewmembers an excellent chance to get to know one other. To show his apprecia­ tion for the hard work done recently on the SlU-contracted container ship, QMED Theodore Hawkins photograph^ crewmembers from all departments and for­ warded them to the Se^arers LOG. Hawkins, who sails from the port of San Francisco, noted the crew did an outstand­ ing job on the Yokohama (Japan) run. The vessel sails monthly from the California ports of Oakland and Long Beach to Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In reports to the SIU contracts depart­ ment, Bosun Ted Tolentino praised the work by the crew. "We have a good crew and a smooth trip," he wrote. He also called the food prepared by Chief Steward Suhermadhy GhanI and his steward department "excellent." Chief Mate R. Becker Ready for work in the enposes In his office on the gineroom is DENU AM Sea-Land Explorer. Mohamed. Payoff is near with Capt. R.H. Hemingson and Paymaster J. Navarrette. ||jjp'«;. .alfea: • SA M. Abdutia helps keep the galley clean. Keeping an eye on the boards are First Engineer Smith (left) and Chief Engineer Waterman. Second Mate J. King completes his daily papenvork. Awaiting their assignrnente are Second En­ gineer Buick and Chief Bectridan Dan Dean. - '•> .'• '•-.>• •;.- "-it- -Vi-V V;' ^ AB M.H. Kiyabu takes time to enjoy a good meal aboard the Sea-Land Explorer. Prepared to serve other crewmembers are Chief Bosun Ted Tolentino relaxes Cook Inocenco Fontelera (left) and Chief Steward with dinner aboard the SeaSuhermadhy Ghani. Land vessel. Photographer and QMED Ted Hawkins (right) meets with Second Engineer Buick (left) and First Engineer Smith in the engineroom. Seafarers Appeals Board Extends Current Union Programs \r- After careful review of the current needs of the maritime industry and SIUcontract companies, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board recently has passed three actions designed to extend programs which are now in place for union mem­ bers. SAB Action 361 retains for another six months the extension passed by the board during the build-up in the Persian Gulf to allow members with A books to remain on board a vessel 240 days or one round trip, whichever is longer, (instead of the 180 days in the shipping rules) on deep sea vessels. The same action keeps the extension for B book members at 180 days or one round trip, whichever is longer, rather than reverting to 120 as in the shipping rules. As when the extensions originally were passed, the board will review its action in six months (January 1993) to determine if there is need for anoAer extension or a return to the shipping rules. Both SAB Action 362 and 363 are housekeeping measures to extend the bosun and steward recertification programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship into 1993. The actions reestablish the procedures for selecting the 1993 classes and alter­ nates. The Seafarers Appeals Board is made up of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies. All three actions are printed in their entirety. SAB Action 361 Tite Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, by Action 327 and Action 331 were promulgated to increase the amount of time Class "A" seaman could remain aboard theirassigned vessels for two hundred forty (240) days or one (I) round trip whichever was longer and Class "B" seaman could remain aboard their assigned vessel for one hundred eighty (180) days or one (1) round trip whichever was longer, and Whereas, available employment con­ tinues at the same high level. Therefore, the provisions promul­ gated by SAB Action No. 327and Action 331 shall continue in full force and effect for another six (6) months, effective June 15, 1992 at which time employment availability will again be evaluated to determine whether or not the provisions specified in SAB Action No. 327 and Action 331 should continue or be ter­ minated. Dated: June 15,1992 SAB Action 362 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, the headquarters port of the Union is no longer New York City, but Piney Point, Maryland, and Whereas, Action No. 181, July 11, 1973 provided that the Stewards Selec­ tion Committee would be elected in the Port of New York, and Whereas, Action No. 228, April 27, 1979, provided that the Stewards Selec­ tion Committee would be elected in the Port of New York, and Whereas, Action No. 321, February 10,1987, provided for the following, and Whereas, both Bosuns and Stewards Programs are conducted at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland; The Bosuns participating in the March 23 to September 28 Class shall elect three Bosuns from their class to make the selections for the second class for the year 1993. The second class, ef­ fective this year and each year thereafter while the program is in effect, shall make the selections for the following year. Since the Stewards classes for the current year were selected by the Piney Point Selection Committee on June 28, 1991, the Stewards Class, January 27 to June 1, 1992 shall make the selections for the year 1993. Thereafter, thefinal class of Stewards in each calendar year shall make the selections for the following year. Dated: June 15,1992 SAB Action 363 The. Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, Action No. 331 provided for the following action on November 18, 1988, and due to the improved employ­ ment conditions, and Whereas, experienced seaman who have been employed aboard vessels owned or operated by the Contracted Employers in the capacity of Chief Steward, Steward/Baker, or Steward/Cook are retiring from the In­ dustry, and Whereas, a majority of the active ex­ perienced Stewards are permanently employed aboard the various contracted vessels, and Whereas, Contracted Employers have successfully bid on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the Military Sea Command or Maritime Administration, and have been awarded additional ves­ sels to operate, and Whereas, many of such vessels employ crews larger than those employed aboard commercial vessels, requiring experienced Stewards to maintain efficient feeding and sanitation programs through proper supervision. Therefore, the Seafarers Appeals Board authorizes three additional Steward Recertification classes to be conducted at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship as scheduled by SHLSS. Dated: June 15,1992 �JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings ^11. >'r'^ I ^CU' The Seafarers LOG atlRmpts to print as many digests of union shI/Aoaid minutes as possltrie. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first an nvlewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution an addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minute. The minutes an tlien hmmded totheSeafarenLOG. GULF TRADER (^Ml Marine Services), March 1 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Sam H. Gordon, Educational Director George Wallis, Deck Delegate Joe Conlin, Engine Delegate Cliff Miles, Steward Delegate Antionette Canales. Chairman reminded crewmembers to go through proper channels with any beefs. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at' Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship is making sixth trip to Persian Gulf. BALDOMERO LOPEZiAMSEA), March 29 — Chairman J. Moritz, Secretary G. Kenny, Deck Delegate S. Wil­ son, Engine Delegate Bill Andrews, Steward DelegateMike Penro. Chairman noted recently enacted law authorizing gaming activities aboard U.S.-flag cruise ships. Educational director stated that the road to financial success begins at the gate of the Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to check possibility of videotap­ ing monthly membership meetings at Piney Point and distributing tapes to vessels. Crew asked contracts department for clarification regarding health benefits. Crew reported launch schedules are not run­ ning as ^ey should. Next poit; Guam. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Carriers), March 29 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary John Darrow, Educational Direc­ tor V. Limon, Deck Delegate Charles Foley, Engine Delegate E. Welch, Steward Delegate Donna DeCesare. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to have eligibility for coastwise transporta­ tion benefit reduced from six to four months. Next port: Lake Charles, La. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Over­ seas), March 17 — Chairman S. Garay, Secretary B. Stevenson, Educational Direc­ tor Konstantinos Kostoures, Deck Delegate Jon Washburn, Engine Delegate James Lop^, Steward Delegate Vanel Pierre. Chairman reminded crew that ran­ dom drug testing is in effect. He explained consequences of refusing test. He en­ couraged members to vote forpro-U.S. shipping candidates in upcoming elections. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on DEU rest periods. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang, with special thanks to Chief Cook Vanel Pierre. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), March 22 — Chairman John Baker, Secretary John Hanrahan, Educational Director Frank Tymczyszyn, Deck Delegate Mitch Santana, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl, Steward Delegate Harold Younce. Chair­ man noted crew received responses from contracts department regarding previously submitted questions. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on imminent danger pay. Crew enjoyed "Leap Year Day" cookout. DSNS CHAUVENET(Mat Ship Operators), March 31 — Chairman Jeff Focardi, Secretary C. Nelson, Educational Director Jon Williams, Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, Engine Delegate A1 Matos, Steward Delegate Americas Bell. Crew noted ice machine and drink machine still inoperative. Chairman reminded crew about upcoming MSC inspection. Treasurer reported $391 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification regarding steward department OT. Crew reported that a young Arab man was brought aboard for emergency medical treatment after he was bitten by his camel. He received 38 stitches and several bandages. Chauvenet also en­ countered several hundred dolphins near South Oman. USNS VINDICATOR(USMMl), March 2 — Chairman Ronnie Edson, Secretary man with knot board in recognition of his good leadership. ITB GffOrOAf (Sheridan Transportation), April 26 — Chairman Neith Matttiey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Direc­ tor Russ Carnell, Deck Delegate Phil Poole, Engine Delegate Ahmed Salim, Steward Delegate Frank Cordero. Chair­ man announced payoff and thanked crew for good voyage. He urged members to read Seafarers LOG and noted importance of SPAD. Secretary thanked crew for keep­ ing messroom clean. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek in­ creases in dental and optical benefits. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Captain Charles Duncan thanked crew for quick response in rescue of crewmembers Pay-Off Aboard the Nuevo San Juan 21 deberg School and donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), April 4 — Chairman John Baker, Secretary John. Hanrahan, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl, Steward Delegate R. Harriston. Crew awaiting reply from contracts department on two questions from previous meeting. Educa­ tional director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School in order to stay ahead. Deck delegate reported beef. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported foreigners working aboard vessel, which violates MSC charter. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 26 — Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Lawrence E. Winfield, Engine Delegate Willie Franks. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade as soon as possible at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted shortage of stores. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. .• 4 H • -..J If SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 26 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary G. Sinkes, Educational Director Ed Smith, Deck Delegate D. Hawkins, Steward Delegate R. Kotecki. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. The Nuevo San Juan paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.Y. recently. Seated from the left, are Ship's Chairman A. Camacho, Chief Steward A. Romero and Bosun W. Card. Robert Haggerty, Deck Delegate Mike Hooper, Engine Delegate Mark Bowen. Deck delegate reported beef. Steward delegate noted lack of utensils. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Ship has not received Seafarers LOG since Decemlier. USNS WYMAN(Mai Ship Operators), March 22 — Chairman L. Winstead, Secretary D. St George. Guy Prescott was vot^ new steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman stated this is liest crew with which he has sailed aboard Wyman. He commended crewmem­ bers for working cohesively. MV PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), April 8 — Chairman George Khan, Secretary Manuel Faria, Educational Director Ross Hardy, Deck Delegate R. Schindler, Engine Delegate Lionel Lee, Steward Delegate John Jacobs. Chairman reminded crew to separate plastics. Secretary thanked all crewmembers and licensed officers for keeping ship clean. Educational director noted importance of SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $322 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CORNHUSKER STATE(lOM), April 8 Chairman Lou Flade, Secretary C. Phil­ lips, Educational Director J. Knight. No new beefs or disputed OT reported; how­ ever, crew is awaiting the resolution of pre­ vious beef regarding restriction to ship in Saudi Arabia. Crew was reminded to be considerate of shipmates by keeping down noise levels. GLOBAL SENT/A/EL (Transoceanic Cable), April 27 — Chairman Tim McCormack, Secretary K. Rosiek, Education­ al Director J. Smitko. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Baltimore. from burning Taiwanese fishing vessel (see Juiie LOG, page 9). Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transportation), April 26 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Direc­ tor H. Patrick, Deck Delegate Kevin Merckx, Engine Delegate Floyd Talley. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation and making things run smoothly. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade and donate to SPAD for a better tomorrow in maritime industry. No beefs or chsputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Chairman convey^ best wishes to Augie Tellez as he assumes new post in union. Next port: Reading, N.J. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), April 28 — Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate Joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Bobby Colantti, Steward E>elegate Jack Hart. Chairman advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Ship needs new TV an­ tenna. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and good service. Steward conveyed thanks to crewmembers for keep­ ing messhall clean and orderly. Crew dis­ cussed importance of contributing to SPAD. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steam­ ship), April 12 — Chairman A. Urti, Secretary L. Gamble, Educational Director D. Peterson, Deck Delegate George Dean. Chairman announced upcoming visit by patrolman to settle beef reported by deck delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew dis­ cussed proper procedure for resolving beefs. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Panama City, Fla. GOLDEN MONARCH (ApexMaiine), April 26—Chairman C. Soto, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director D. Beeman. Chairman thanked deck depart­ ment for job well done. He noted wonder­ ful trip and good crew. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck and steward delegates asked contracts department for clarifica­ tions on OT, but no beefs or disputed OT were report^. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman P. Sanchez, Secretary J. Fletcher, Educational Director Hans Schlueter, E>eck Delegate G. Bmer, Steward Delegate D. Huffinan. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thariked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Houston. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), April 19 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary R. Casuga, Deck Delegate Joseph Conlin, Engine Delegate Steve George, Steward Delegate Antoinette Canales. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew presented chair- RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), April 19 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretaiy J. Speller, Educational Director Mark Serlis. Deck Delegate Kenneth Riley, Engine Delegate Joseph Negron, Steward Delegate Clarence Willey. Chairman noted importance of upgrading at Lun­ SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 27 — Chairman Joseph Giu^ce, Jr., Secretary N. Andrews, Educa­ tional Director D. Dukehart, Deck Delegate Doug Hodges, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. New TV and VCR needed for crew lounge. Next port: San Juan. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director Gerald Payne. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. '• SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 24 — Chairman R. Stuverud, Secretary George Bryant, Jr., Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Russ Caruthers, Engine Delegate A. Hussain, Steward Delegate Frank Sisson. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported beefs and disputed OT. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), April 19 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary William Robles, Educational Director Daniel Johnson, Deck Delegate Carl K. Schmidt, Engine Delegate Randy Snay, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV SEA WOLF(American Transport Line), April 20 — Chairman Haman Rivers. Chairman reported ship has no airconditioning and no hot water. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on day worker hours. Crew reported inadequate launch service while in dry dock. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. USNS SILAS BENT(Mar Ship Operators), April 5 — Chairman Rohert Vasquez, Secretary D. Cook, Deck Delegate Peter Poree, Engine Delegate Fred Wrude, Steward Delegate Ron Drew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave hearty vote of thanks to galley gang for barbecue outing. Crew reported Silas ^ent in contention for safety award. UST PACIFIC (lOM), April 23 — Chair­ man Mark Trepp, Secret^ Ray Brown, Jr., Educational Director P. Durand, Deck Delegate John Batorski, Engine Delegate Juan Patino, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Treasurer reported $210 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of SPAD and voting in upcoming elections. Continued on page 24 J t: %• �,r^ f 22 m.ri992 SEAFARERS LOG Know Your Rights •!' • il FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes speciHc provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year ex­ amines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All ex­ penditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and 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 request^. The proper address for this is; lU '•'t:' i# • «:4' Augostiii Tellez Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to memb^ at all times. either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers App^s Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing forovertime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrohnan or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEA- FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political 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 es­ tablished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septem­ ber 1960 meetings in all constitu­ tional 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 its ranks, one in­ dividual to carry out this respon­ sibility. »! " ' ' LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Christopher Robert Chubb PAYMENT OF MONIES. No (The SIU member and poet, who contributes his work frequently to the monies are to be paid to anyone in any Seafarers LOG, sails as a steward assistant from the port of Seattle.) official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any mone; r for any reason unless he is given such From places far away, receipt. In the event anyone attempts I'm called away home. to require any such payment be m^e without supplying a receipt, or if a She's calling me home, my Missouri. member is required to m^e a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, She calls with the rippling sounds but feels that he should not have been of sweet water flowing over stones in a stream. required to make such payment, this I'm called from a far away place where I loved and roamed. should immediately be report^ to I'll go to lie again among soft Autumn leaves with eyes lovingly weary. Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS She calls with trees swaying, beckoning to a March wind. AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of I hear droplets flapping off the sunfish into an Ozark lake. the SIU constitution are available in As I lie in discomfort in a bed not mine, Missouri is in my dreams. all Union halls. All members should I feel a wanting, wristful strain as river waves are skipped with stones. obtain copies of this constitution so I hear viney branches recoiling, yet beckoning, as I pick blackberries. as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels I hear footprints traverse dirt trails through parks lush and wide. any other member or officer is at­ I feel a calling of fishing docks bouncing on boated Ozark waves. tempting to deprive him of any con­ Unmindfully, I hear beachers converse as I doze on a towel to bake. stitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with char­ Missouri calls with Autumn winds with trees turning from bright greens. ges, trials, etc., as well as all other The rippling water carries a sweet song as I feel away and alone. details, the member so affected I hear the robins and cardinals chirping me to watch, not to be hurried. should immediately notify head­ quarters. Missouri calls with an open rpaded traffic at a serene two A.M. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members I feel a wanting, full of desire, to hear the calls of the sparrows. are guaranteed equal rights in I feel warm, knowing the bats are flapping safely within their caves. employment and as members of the I travel an open road to my heart where I have a stake. SIU. llieserights are clearly set forth I search in my heart, my home, with car lights on high beam. in the SIU constitution and in the This is my love for a place within heart as I write a loving poem. contracts which the Union has My heart is home where Ifeel called to by the Nature of my Missouri. negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminate against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights To look out and of you... O dear. Queen Anne to which he is entitled, he should To see through the stars' light with notify Union headquarters. The air... chilled yet still SEAFARERS POLITICAL The lights of Seattle ...as they gleam high and low ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate Thine eyes do feel you... O silent, slumbered hill segregated fund. Its proceeds are As we search for thy Holy Night... ne'r settling, somber dells us^ to further its objects and pur­ We stand on ill winds, long lingers... best let go poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and T'is Tiara-ed Seattle, Ifeel this.. .all I want, for love economic interests of maritime T'is beauty and peace within one Holy Night workers, the preservation and fur­ As the lights of Seattle... thering of the American merchant gleam deep throughout my heart. marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are The Fourth of July has passed, and Point—comfortable accommodations voluntary. No contribution may be summer is really here... the perfect time and something of interest for each mem­ solicited or received because of force, for the family to vacation together. ber of the family. job discrimination, financial reprisal, But what is a summer vacation— A vacation stay at the Lundeberg or threat of such conduc^ or as a swimming... fishing... sailing... tennis School is limited to two weeks per fami­ condition of membership in the ... touring ... reading ... or just doing ly. The cost i^r member is $40.40 per Union or of employment. If a con­ day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day nothing? tribution is made by reason of the is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and It can be all those things and more for above improper conduct, the member for each child (there is no charge for SIU members and their families by should notify the Seafarers Interna­ children under the age of 12). This price taking advantage of the Paul Hall Center tional Union or SPAD by certified includes all meals. for Maritime Training and Education, mail within 30 days of the contribu­ the complex embodying the Hairy LunSpace is still available, so send the tion for investigation and ap­ deberg School of Seamanship in Piney completed application form to Seafarers propriate action and refund, if Training Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. involuntary. A member should sup­ Point, MD 20674-0075, or call (301) Everything one could ask for in a port SPAD to protect and further his 994-0010 to make reservations now. suQimer vacation can be found at Piney economic, political and social inter­ ests, and American trade union con­ 7/92 SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER cepts. My Heart Is Missouri The Lights of Seattle It's Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Vtwation at Piney Point Vacation Reservation Information Book #: If at any time a member feels that aniy of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his tronstitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I Address: Telephone #: I Number in party / ages of children, If applicable:. I Date of arrival: • 1st choice 2nd choice ' Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: Brd choice . J, ' .,,1 �^ JULY1992 L - SEAFARBtSUX -- " 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA ... ';;.'„f. - -" '•yt • JAMES F.BARRETT Pensioner James F. Barrett, 82, passed away May 6. A native of Virginia, he joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Barrett sailed in the deck department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1927 to 1935 and from 1942 to 1945. Brother Barrett retired in May 1963. LEON CURRY Pensioner Leon Cuny, 64, died May 18. Bom in Asheville, N.C., he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Curry com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in June 1988. ERASER FALT Pensioner Eraser Fait, 71, passed away April 29. The na­ tive of Massachusetts joined the SIU, in 1953 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Fait sailed in the engine department. He retired in March 1988. MARIO FARRULLA Pensioner Mario Farrulla, 92, died March 3. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1938 joined the SIU as a charter member in the port of Baltimore. Brother Farmlla sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in December 1967. ERIK FISCHER Pensioner Erik Fis­ cher, 68, passed away May 14. Bom in New York, he joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1948, then trans­ ferred to the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Fischer sailed in the engine department. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. He retired in Septem­ ber 1988. LEWIS FITTON Pensioner Lewis Fitton, 82, died recently. A native of Wales, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Seattle. Brother Fitton sailed in the deck department He began receiving his pension in April 1976. BOBBY GARN Pensioner Norman "Bobby" Gam, 68, passed away in January. He was bom in New York and in 1948 joined the Seafarers in the port of New Orleans. Brother Gam sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1985. DENNIS H. GIBSON Pensioner Dennis H. Gib­ son, 72, died May 17. The Virginia native joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. Brother Gibson sailed in the deck department. He served in the Air Force from 1939 to 1945. Brother Gibson retired in October 1985. ANTHONY GONCALVES Pensioner Anthony Goncal­ ves, 60, passed away May 1. Bom in Portugal, he joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. He helped build the Lundeberg School training facility in Piney Point, Md. in the late 1960s. He also worked as an organizer with Cities Service and was head of the union's food plan. BrothoGoncalves completed the steward recertification course at the school in 1982. He began receiving his pensioi in July 1988. FREDERIC KELLER Pensioner Frederic Keller, 83, died March 29. A native of San Jose, Calif., he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of Honolulu in 1970, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Keller retired in May 1980. RUDOLPH KIRSCHENMANN CLYDE MARRINER Pensioner Clyde Marriner, 63, passed away May 8. TheVirgtma na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Marriner sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1987. JOSEPH MOODY Joseph Moody, 62, died April 17. Bom in Mobile, Ala., he joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Moody sailed in the steward department. JACKPERALTA Pensioner Jack Peralta, 64, passed away April 17. A native of Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Peralta sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1972. ANTHONY PRAINp Anthony Praino, 68, died May 19. He was _ bom in Washing­ ton, D.C. and in 1959 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Praino sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1947. BERNARD SANFORD Pensioner Bemard Sanford, 79, passed away May 27. The na^ tive of Michigan joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Sanford sailed in the engine depart­ ment. In 1960 he received from the Seafarers' Safety Program an award for helping keep the SS Fairport accident-free that year. Brother Sanford retired in December 1977. Pensioner Rudolph Kirschenmann, 70, passed away April 17. He was bom in South Dakota and in 1956 joined the Seafarers in the port of Baltimore. Brother Kirschenmann sailed in the engine department. He retired in April 1974. JOHN TUBMAN EDWARD KOSECKI Pensioner Edward Kosecki, 69,died May 16. He joined the SIU in 1945 in. his native New York. Brother Kosecki sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in April 1983. Pensioner John Tub­ man, 63, passed away March 22 due to respira­ tory failure. He was bom in Dor­ chester, Md. and in 1969 joined the union in the port of Baltimore. Brother Tubman sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1988. JAMES STEWART Pensioner James Stewart, 80, died May 19. Bom in Delaware, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Stewart sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1977. ELBERT WINSLOW Pensioner Elbert Winslow, 75, died May 18. A native of North Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Winslow sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1946. BroAer Winslow began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1979. INLAND JAMES CARROLL JR. Pensioner James Carroll Jr., 72, passed away May 27. Bom in Galveston, Texas, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Houston. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Boat­ man Carroll retired in Decem­ ber 1987. GERALD COOKE Pensioner Gerald Cooke, 67, died May 19. The native of Wilkes Barre, Pa. joined the union in 1974 in the port Of Philadelphia. Boatman Cooke sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1987. NELSON DESHOTEL Pensroner Nelson Deshotel, 86, W ^ . passed away April 30. He was \ if bom in Louisiana and in 1964 joined the Seafarers in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman ' Deshotel sailed in the steward department. He retired in Octo­ ber 1968. MARVIN GILDEN Pensioner Marvin Gilden, 63, died May 11. Bom in Elizabeth City, N.C., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. When boatman Gilden retired, he was a tankerman. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He began receiving his pension in November 1985. LINDSEY SIMMONS Lindsey Simmons, 53, passed away last Septemba*. A native of NorA Carolina, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Simmons sailol in the deck department HENRY R. YOUNG Pensioner Henry R. Young, 70, died May 11. The na­ tive of Louisiana joined the union in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed as a tankerman and cook. Boat­ man Young served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He retired in March 1985. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM BLANCHARD Pensioner William Blanchaid, 70, died April 30. Bom in Belvideie, 111., he joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Chicago. Brother Blanchard sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Brother Blanchard began receiving his pension in August 1983. FRANCIS GAVIN Pensioner Francis Gavin, 70, passed away May 1 due to a stroke. He joined the union in 1956 in his native Cleveland. Brother Gavin sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Gavin retired in January 1984. • !f • >'\:M JOHNMACKO Pensioner John Macko, 85, died April 26. A native of Cleveland, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Macko sailed in the engine department He began receiving his pension in February 1972. FRANK RICHLEY Pensioner Frank Richley, 80, passed away May 26. The Michigan native joined the union in 1953 in the port of Elberta, Mich. Brother Richley sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1974. ''^ii FRED TAYLOR Pensioner Fred Taylor, 88, died May 13. Bom in Wisconsin, he joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Detroit Brotho" Taylor sailed in the steward department He began receiving his pension in September 1977. RAILROAD MARINE VICTOR FiuME Pensioner Victor Fiume, 74, passed away May 13. He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. and in 1960 joined the union in the port of New York. Brother Fiume sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1976. t. �•x'i®' TTI'TOTWrp 24 Continued from page 21 I#, • 4i^.f ' •',V'""'-ii''t'-.»"-' ,•.^; '• ."' • ' ;•- ^•. •.' .''''I '•'. •"f : • "i MVALEX BONNYMANiMaersk Lines). May 30 — Chairman Thomas Anderson, Secretary Ken Roetzer, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine IDelegate Philip Martin. Chairman reviewed protocol for shipboard union meetings. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port:. Diego Garcia. CHARLES L. BROWN(JransOceanic Cable), May 3 — Chairman Jeremiah Har­ rington, Secretary Dennis Prescott, Educa­ tional Director William Carroll, Deck Delegate Michael Meek, Engine Delegate Clay Mclver, Steward Delegate Mike Miller. Chairman commended Chief Cook Dianne Nason and Third Cook Dennis Fillinghim for improving menus. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew noted several problems with living conditions. Next port: Honolulu. CHARLES L. BROWN(JransOceanic Cable), May 28 — Chairman Jeremiah Harrington, Educational Director Bill Car­ roll, Deck Delegate Michael Meek, En­ gine Delegate Clay Mclver, Steward Delegate Mike Miller. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Chairman discussed motto, "Brotherhood of the Sea" and what it means. He reminded members to be respectful of shipmates and make extra ef­ fort to help those who recently graduated from Lundeberg School trainee program. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted shortage on a few galley items. i:i. • t /''••'i' •'- 'is ', •• 4 •»', .; OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Messhall door needs repair. Crewmember reported beef. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman C. James, Secretary E. Haher, Deck Delegate E. Rickard, Engine Delegate D. Davidson, Steward Delegate G. Wheeler. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Ship needs addition^ washing machine. Chairman thanked steward depart­ ment. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ITB JACKSONVILLE(Sheridan Transportation), May 3 — Secretary Robert Outlaw. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), May 31 — Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary Joseph Emidy, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate Joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Bobby Colantti, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed high crime rate in St. Croix and urged all to be cautious while ashore there. Crew thanked steward department for good service and fine meals. Galley gang thanked deck and engine departments for helping keep messhall and dl areas clean. Next port: New York. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), May 17 — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Michael J. Ruggiero, Educational Director Tyler Womack, Deck Delegate John O'Connell, Engine Delegate M. Brennan, Steward Delegate G. Taylor. Chairman reported everything running smooth. Educa­ tional director strongly urged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed SIU's political activity in Washington, D.C. and commended union's political reps. Chairman discussed importance of safety. CAPE MOHICAN (OMl Corp.), May 24 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary Rickie Juzang, Educational Director Wil­ liam Cameron, Deck Delegate William Card, Steward Delegate Leonard Mur­ ray. Chairman announced layup and reported captain was very pleased with crew. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on deck department duties. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Crew ex­ tended best wishes to retired SIU Vice President-Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of former SIU official Leon Hall, who passed away recently. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI (ETC), May 17 — Chair­ man R..Schwarz, Secretary D. Cunnin­ gham, Steward Delegate Ronald Aubuchon. Secretary reminded those sign­ ing off to leave rooms clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman relayed captain's thanks to entire crew for outstanding job. Crew asked contracts department to in­ crease retirement pay. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. GALVESTON BAY(Sea-Land Service), May 17 — Chairman Geo Wilson, Secretary Osvalda Castagnino, Education­ al Director P. Kanavos, Deck Delegate Douglas Flynt, Engine Delegate Fred Tierney, Steward Delegate Frank Tirado. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ice machine still not functioning properly. Crew needs clarification from patrolman regarding relief. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals. Next port: Houston. LNG LIBRA (ETC), May 3 — Chairman J. Rhodes, Secretary W. Schmale, Educa­ tional Director Bruce Smith, D^k Delegate F. Smith, Engine Delegate T. Van Pelt. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director reminded all brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He discussed dangers of AIDS. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. GLOBAL SENTINEL (Transoceanic Cable), May 22 — Secretary Eva Myers, Educational Director J. Smitko. Secretary reported shortage of equipment in steward department. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Crewmembers were reminded to separate plastics. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), May 24 — Chairman Jim Martin, Secretary Elena Curley, Educa­ tional Director D. Leight, Deck Delegate Harry Johns, Engine Delegate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate P. Ordanza. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ctew thanked steward department for Job well done. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman Freddie Goethe, Secretary J. McGill, Educational Director Don Bush, Deck Delegate A. Mendoza, Engine Delegate Ellis Young, Steward Delegate C. Hendricks. Chairman encouraged members to donate to SPAD. He reported everything running smoothly. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and always observe safety rules. No beefs or disputed OT reported. '• •< MLY1992 SBWMERSLOG Ships Digest SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steamship), May 11 — Chairman Jim Hassan, Secretary Gregory Melvin, pducational Director Emmett Neatherly, Steward Delegate R. Williams. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed 21 OVERSEAS OHIO(Maritime Overseas), May 31 — Chairman B. Born, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Director B. Elliott, Deck Delegate H. Sehring, Engine Delegate C. Pratts, Steward Delegate S. Ryans. Chairman announced room inspec­ tion and payoff. He conveyed thanks from captain. Educational director encouraged members to donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek switch to old shipping rules (four months for B cards, six months for A cards). Crew thanked galley gang. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Over­ seas), May 15 — Chairman J. Foster, Secretary Freddy Hamilton. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to reduce noise in passageways. Next port: Lake Charles, La. gave special thanks to steward department for job well done. RALEIGH 04 Y(Sea-Land Service), May 24 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director J. Ashley, Steward Delegate C. Willey. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. He gave vote of thanks to galley gang. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 17 — Chairman Ken Mc­ Gregor, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Daniel Dean. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requests toaster ovens for messrooms. Ship needs better radio an­ tenna. Crew conveyed thanks to LOG staff. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (May 20), May 20 — Chairman Dana Cella, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Gregory Agren, - SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (S^a-Land Service), May 13 — Chairman E. Corey, Any Beefs to Settle? "Are there any beefs to resolve?" is one of the first questions a union patrolman asks when paying off a ship. Patrolman Jack Sheehan (second from right) asked this very question aboarci the Sea-Land Discovery, docked recently in Port Elizabeth, as he met with crewmembers (from left) Bosun Nelson Saila, Chief Cook O. Rios and Chief Steward Jose Colls. Engine Delegate Michael Brown, Steward Delegate Kassem Saleh. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to vote, because jobs and the maritime industry as a whole are on the line. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed medical benefit payments. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Willoughhy Bird, Secretary R. Seim, Educational Director Charlie Chancy. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to Maritime Defense League. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked all hands for great teamwork and SIU brother­ hood. Crew thanked galley gang for excep­ tional meals. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), May 3 — Chairman R. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate Robert Grubbs, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. He en­ couraged all to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work and frequent cookouts. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), May 31 — Chairman R. Wil­ liams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director E. Johnson, Deck Delegate Robert Grubbs, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. Crew extended sympathies to AB whose mother recently passed away. Educa­ tional director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward and deck departments for help with barbecue on deck. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs, Educational Director R. Howard. Chairman thanked galley gang for wonderful Easter dinner and personal ef­ forts to make every meal enjoyable. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck and engine departments were reminded to wear safety belts when working on gangway or aloft. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs, Educational Director R. Howard. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Secretary S. Ortiz, Educational Director J. Ortiz. No beefs or disputed OT reported. VCR has been replaced. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director G. Payne. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary S. Ghani, Educational Director Sonny Acosta, Deck Delegate John DeBos, Engine Delegate Bernardo Tapia, Steward Delegate George Lee. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND HA WAII(Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman James Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educational Director David Gordius, Steward Delegate E. Laureta. Chairman advised crew on proper-size bolts for gangway. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Unlicensed crew needs new washing machine and new dryer, as they are sharing one washer and one dryer while the officers have three of each. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary P. Lahoy, Deck Delegate Archie Ware, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley Alias, Steward Delegate S.T. Bae. Deck delegate commended job done by Bosun Prats. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to change retirement age to 50. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman D. Newman, Secretary P. Lahoy, Educational Director D. Baker, Deck Delegate Archie Ware, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley Arias, Steward Delegate S.T. Bae. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 7 — Chairman Arnold Eckert, Secretary P. Lopez, Educational Director Robert Dehlbom, Deck Delegate M. Sorensen, Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Secretary thanked crew for keeping lounge clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. > S3'?'-: - , �s.-.\Tz~^z^Aicz:.-x^s-f^TJ.ir:.t^''j':<:. >•;'>';• v.^it MY 1692 SBAFMERSLOG Cabh Stewanls' KnovihHow Is Key To Cruise PassengcK' Safety s;-/ Day Second Steward Donald Irvine (left) gives an assigment to Cabin Steward Rick Hoffman. Ir-'^ Cabin stewards generally are the first people passengers get to know on a first name basis when boarding a cruise ship like the SlU-crewed SS Independence. They welcome passengers to their cabins, explain the location of dif­ ferent items in the room and aboard ship and, perhaps most important, provide the first safety lecture pas­ sengers will receive. The cabin stewards make sure the tourists know where their life jackets can be found and how to m£^e their way to the lifeboat stations. Then they almost disappear from sight because the cabin stewards try to do their daily jobs while the pas­ sengers are out of their rooms^ They are the crewmembers who clean the rooms, make the beds, supply the ice and tidy the hallways in their stations. For members like Patti Ballance, 25 ''1^' ^ # -.W. ' the job of cabin steward on the American Hawaii Cruises vessel provides them with a chance to leam what it is like to be at sea. "I love the job, but it is a lot of hard work," Ballance told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "I have met so many interesting people from all over." She noted one of the regulars in her section is the Hawaiian actor Zulu, who played Detective Kono on the Hawaii Five- Cfiad Exzade discusses an assignment O television show. with Hotel Yeoman Kim Sctiafer. While Ballance has sailed for just over three years on both the Inde­ pendence and her sister ship, the SS Constitution, others have been aboard for longer periods of time. Judi Barbara has sailed on the cruise ships for eight years. "I really like working here and meeting all the people. We have a great crew," Barbera noted. /,• 'l ' ' f"-': • • • V''l ' '• A ivS-Vv. .-••"..•r' .\n.. Dana Washington, who serves as the cabin stewards' union delegate, prepares to vacuum a room. IKS Passengers enjoy a clean ship, so Char­ lie Thomas keeps his section spotless. li , Five-year veteran Krista Bowman sails on the Independence with her husband, Brad, Living in Hawaii is one reason Patti Bailance sails on the Independence. • ' ^ ' ' I. v". • • -'"K I i'y• Lolita Bon enjoys meeting new people while working on the Independence. m. Si Making sure all his cabins are stocked with ice is Leon Rouse. is-! .IB. liWi Making beds is one of the chores performed by Bill Nutiey as a cabin steward. Eight-year American Hawaii veteran, Judi Bartiera displays the tools of the trade. Making his way to the galley for a passenger's request is Enno Kok. . . "J f: -•SM ill Dofri^i, I orae ic haric nn the IndsSeiS^Iii^dlsStoal^yMrb^ Connis Gaines has sailed on the Inde- ^ Making sure the life jackets are properly aorad is Rebeoca Sleeper. Five-year veteran Rose Commage vacuums a haiwayaboaal ship. 'iiu ' • 't®" KB ' : '• -I �r.' • . •'•.V.,-;' JULY 1992 SCAFJaiBiSUfG . .'v- Trainee Lifeboat Class 498—Graduating from trainee lifetwat class 498 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Delson Richardson, Eliot Rivera, Roosevelt Washington, Mariann Harris, Dawn Nicholson, Richard Spinale, Monty Mock, Ahmed Sistare, Kiron Smith, (second row) Paul Craig, Jeff Rothle, Arthur Outlaw, Roger White, Paris Davis, (third row), Jim Moore (instructor), William Lardier, Kenneth Thomas, Scott Hobbs, Steven White, Edward Rohmer, Michael Plante, Jeffrey Fields, Doug Wyatt, Brian Giggy, William Ribar, Brian Shilts, Jeff Treadwell, Tyrone Norman and Brian Young. Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the upgraders lifeboat class on May 6 are (from left, kneeling) Nathaniel Gaten, Mark Reczek, Jim Lombard, (second row), Ron Saragusa, Peter Onsgard, Larry Ely, George Mulvenna and Jim Moore (instructor). ' ''C\, Sealift Operations and Maintenance—Certificates of graduation were issued on May 21 to members of the Forklift Training Group. They are (from left, kneeling) Michael Beach, Jim Currie (instructor), (second row) Fred Cintorino Jr., John Stambach, Robert Baskin, William Boyd, Paul Davenport, Zinnonnon Jackson, Daniel Jones, Hugh McDowell and (on top of the forklift) Michael A. Silva-Sampaio. •rt John Gibbons. Ted Lukawski and David L Knuth. . -y I''" Trainee Lifeboat Class 499—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 499 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Chris Quail, Mike Jackson, Elvis Peterson, Debbie Textor, Jacqueline Reuben, Celina Butler, Jessie Natividad Jr., (second row) Leo Yockey, Michael Beck, Noel Villanueva, Joseph Holmes, Sean MacDonald, Harold Holder, Daniel Tennant, Kyle Roland, Joseph Perry, Joseph Williams III, James Striverson, (third row) John Miller Jr., Blair Baker and Adrian Davis. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the May 20 class are (from left, front row) Curtis R. Lowe, Otto D. Borden, Caroline Chiloni, Tracy Maiello, Fereuza Gifford, Angel D. Corchado, Mark R. Hayes, (second row) James T. McCarthy, Dean J. Browning, Gordon J. Anderson, Dave L.' Chesson Jr., Mark Cando, John Favero, Lawrence W. Neslein, Gerald Archie, (third row) Jim Moore (instructor), Melvin Mosley, Bill Daniels, James Alexander, Ron Mercer, Barron Jackson, Kim M. Brown, Joseph Carson, Keith Mayer, Jim Crate and Anthony J. Douglas. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, sitting, front row) Steve Boleware, Patrick Carroll, Kenneth Myers, Scoey Valencia (second row, kneeling) John D'Alessandro, Kenny Spivey, Eric Diggs, Yaser Mawari, Joseph Vitela, Peter Sternberg, John Fulmer, (third row) Gary Morrison, Christopher Mares, Chris McKinney, Shane Blechle, Keith Warde, Esteban Luke, Efrem Scott, David Vega, (fourth row) Red Von Sprecken, Wes Hughes, Robert Zielaskowski, Tywee Harden, Edmond Bridges, Kevin N. Shinn, Frederick Miles III, J.C. Wiegman (instructor), (fifth row) Al Collins, Joe Buczynski, Edward Mancke, Sean R. Hall and Jim Doyle. �• ••• JV ' i^:;'.:''Vv",v; w; F''--.':••/• /, ••'!->«' JULY 1992 •" •;&',-•• ••? ^ 'Vv-' LURDERERe SGHOOL 1992W»GRmmmRSESCRBWLE KT-',: SEWARERSLOG ..,,4:,;F The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between August and December 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. ' J!>.. " Deck UpgnuUngikimees Check-In Completion Date Date September 14 October 23 November 9 December 18 All Students must tdke the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. nuCmuYHSatWn iTOfflantS Check-In Uourse Date Scq>tember28 Bosun Recertification T I ^ Completion Check-In Date Date Ail open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, CUef Steward B^neUp^eillng Counes Course Check-In Date Completilon Date QMED-Any Ratii^ September 14 December 4 August31 October9 October 26 December 4 All students must take the Oil SpUl Prevention and Containment class. October 9 Pumproom Maint & Operatidos August 31 Fb%man/Watertehder •iis'V'/' ShlpHandiing August 31 November 2 Radar Observer Unlimited September 14 November 16 September 11 November 13 SqitemberlS November 20 Celestial Nailgadmi August 3 Octobers August 28 October 30 Third Mate August 31 December 11 Tankerman October 26 November 20 Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Maint & Operations August 17 October 26 October 9 Dec«nber4 Mhurine Electronics—Technician I Marine Electronics—TeChnican D Basic Electronics September28 November 9 Noveniberd DeceidiW 18 September 25 September 11 December 18 Hydriiiilics SeMjfSpeMkf Comses Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment M./^V... -•HT-i-' Completion Date November 2 StBumDDpiRRdlRlffClfPlirSAS Course Abie Seaman ig'i'v-: 27 - -I • m§ t'•;••::• JfV vsai ,:• v-- Lifeboatman , :;- :-.r-' ^v,>-^^ Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Ai^Sust31 August 17 November 23 August 17 September 11 Check-In Date August 17 August 31 October 12 October 26 Completion Date August 21 September 4 October 16 October 30 IMesel Engine T«shi»M(^ Welding El^tro-Hydraulic Sj^ms August 3 August 17 August 31 September 14 September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December 7 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 ltocemberl8 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact tiie admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Check-In Date Date Course All open-ended (contact High School Equivalency (OED) admissions office for starting Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) October 20 October 30 FiJiX 8-w^ SMsime November 6 December 18 October 12 November 9 r m2AauttaiiH!alkm Schedule .i' S;- .V y .• October 23 December 18 August 31 October 26 • «"•(• m aiiM'm IRVRARIHG APPUCATIOH . Name. Address. (Qty) .DateofBirth _ (Street) (Z^Code) (State) Deep Sea Member• Month/Day/Year (Middle) (Fust) (Last) Lakes Member• .Telephone _L (AieaOtde) Inland Waters Member• With this application COPIES of your discharges mtist be submitted showing sufficient time to quadify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATEOF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE f #• Pacific• 'I.. If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Social Security #____ Seniority' »>/ U S. Citizen: DVes * Department • No I am interested in the following coiirse(s) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? d No to If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? •Ves DNO If u yes, course(s) coursers; taken — Have you taken any SHLSS SeaUfl Operations courses? DVes UNo you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Ves DNO Firefighting:dYes DNO CP^dYes Primary language spoken — —^ — ———-—• • ~ DECK AB/Sealift IstClass Pilot ThiidMate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator C:ourse • D • • • D Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Re&igeration Systems Maintenance &Operation D Diesel Engine Technology D Assistant Engineei/Chief Engineer MotorVessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • RefrigeratedfTontainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation Q Hydraulics • Marine ]Qectronics Technician STEWAl^ K yes, weeks ii«vw have 11 yes, how now many nntiiy wcciwa Date available for training _DATE. SIGNATURE, ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) • Oil Sjrill Prevention & Containment • O • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • Assistant Cook Utility • CodtandBaker • FOWT • ChiefCook D QMED—^Any Rating COLLEGE PRCKJRAM • Chief Steward • Associates in Alts Degree • Towboat Inland Ox>k ° S^t^SIs^ffirin^I^^cs) U TowboatlnlandCook i-i «ssocuu«m Tramportatioa teilllic piid inacaHdaiKC wMli aresdNdaling kttcroaty If you prcaent origiBal Rccipti lod MKccHfully complete the ewirae. Ifyoo IttTeany questhmi,eonlact yow port agent before departing fur Ptaey Potat RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: SeilareniHany Lundeberg UpgnatingCenter. P.O. BOT75, Piney Point, MD 20674. E • ENGINE dNo iM •' �SEAMHRERS Seafarers Have you planned your summer vacation? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with an excellent vacation site. For details and rates, see page 22. Julj^19^ V^juam^^Nun^er^ Seafarers Campaign to Save Historic Queen Mary Hotel • #; W "]'i' i >'.• MB-.' •' 'J- \' '• '.St, • :Mj;; ?••;••• . ;:'. ••: "'•. %• ' • "' ;,>^/y,- ' ..".^ J- ' ' ' ' : "i; ; • -•' ----l.ii' ll'i - Members of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union who are employed aboard the famed Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach, Cdif. are seeing the fruits of their extensive efforts to keep open the city's leading tourist attraction. The result may be the saving of 1,200 Seafarers jobs aboard the historic ship turned hotel and tourist attraction which each year draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Long Beach Harbor Conunissioners, who at one point recom­ mended scrapping the entire Queen Mary operation after the current operator's lease expires, last month voted to keep the hotel portion open until September 30 and also to keep the restaurant and museum portions open until at least Januaiy 3. The Long Beach City Council had made even stronger recommenda­ tions to the Harbor Conunission, ad­ vising by a 6 to 3 vote to keep open the Queen Mary—^which has a labor agreement with the Seafarers shoreside arm, the United Industrial Workers (UIW)— until a new operator or an alternative use is found. Union Responds to Threat At least two dozen businessmen and companies reportedly are inter­ ested in taking over the operation of the Queen Mary and adjacent Spruce Goose, an enormous wooden airplane built in 1947 by Howard Hughes, both of which are owned by the city. In part as a result of the UIW's efforts, the Harbor Commis­ sion has authorized two consulting Brms to examine different operating possibilities, including a scenario in which the hotel/museum would be converted into a casino. Walt Disney Company, which currently is operating the vessel, is the third company to lease the Queen Mary since the UIW began repre­ senting the workers aboard it in 1970. The Burbank-based entertainment company originally planned to create a major seaside theme park and aquarium next to the Queen Mary but dropped that idea last year. Then, this past March, it also announced it would not renew the lease and at that time the Harbor Commission recom­ mended ceasing (meration of the Queen Mary as Of October 1 of this year. UIW members and officials, recognizing that this not only would put 1,200 people out of work but also would cripple what remains of Long Beach's tourism and thereby cause loss of revenue to the city, acted im­ mediately to save the traditionsteeped monument. UIW representatives attended city council meetings and initially drew a lukewarm response. The union then enacted a community-wide drive to raise awareness of the potentially catastrophic action of closing the Queen Mary. Within three weeks, more than 3,000 people had signed a The futures of the Queen Mary Hotel and (inset) the Spruce Goose are at stake. Marching before City Hall, workers from the Queen Mary Hotel show how they feel. Queen Mary workers protest the possible closing of the floating hotel. petition urging the commission and city council to maintain the Long Beach landmark. UIW officials and members ral­ lied throughout the city and gained support of many community groups. Councilman Warren Harwood quickly became an active supporter. Then, after hundreds of people pack­ ed the council meetings and urged support of the Queen Mary, a majority of councilmen, including Evan Braude and Ray Grabinski, pledged their support. A Tony Armstrong gets signatures for his petition to keep the Queen Mary open. The council's advice to keep the Queen Mary afloat weighed heavily on the Harbor Conunission, which agreed to make efforts to maintain or ^just operations. In its testimony before the council, the UIW noted that massive layoffs in Long Beach already have wounded the economy, and the last thing the city needs is more un­ employment which would result from closing the Queen Mary. The Seafarers ongoing campaign to keep the (^een Maiy open as a hotel and tourist attraction involved scores of members and the entire UIW Southern California staff. Those who dedicated long hours to the drive have been Linda Jefferson, Irma Ramirez, Margarita Alvarez, Wadenia Arendain, Irma Lerma, Frank Gill, Tony Armstrong, Ruth Fernandez, Bob Voden, Bud Rymer and Steve Edney. The Queen Mary made her initial voyage in 1936 and made her final voyage in 1967. She was then the flagslup of the Cunard fleet and the largest passenger vessel afloat. During World War II, the ship, registered under the English flag, carried troops and supplies between England and the United States. Her last active military duty was to bring European war brides of American servicemen to the States. Ife/p SkmgM to Find Mis^ng Child The National Center for Missing at (800) 843-5678 or the Santa Ana and Exploited Children has asked (Calif.) Police Department, Miss­ the membership of the SIU to help ing Persons Unit at (714) 387-5748. locate Monique Renee Roush. At the time of her disappearance on December 3, 1990 from Santa Ana, Calif., the child was 5 ft. 2 in. with brown hair (which may be dyed blonde) and brown eyes. She weighed 115 pounds. Now 17 years old, Monique Roush is considered an endangered runaway. She was last seen at a treatment center and may be with a male companion. Other identifying marks are a scar on her chin and a tattoo of a cross on her right ankle. Anyone having information should contact the National Center Monique Renee Roush for Missing and Exploited Children «... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE PANELS VOTE TO END RIVERS’ SAFETY LAW DISPARITY PLAN FOR U.S. SHIPPING GOES TO CONGRESS DANISH SHIP’S 14-MAN CREW IS AN ILLUSION PAY AND PROMOTION CHANGES IN STORE FOR GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS CONTROVERSY AT USS BOILS OVER THREE VOTES KEEP SCAB BAN BILL FROM BEING HEARD IN SENATE SIUNA UNIONS CONVENE; MAP PLANS FOR ‘90S SAFETY TEAMS ARE VITAL ELEMENT IN SIU SCHOOL’S EDUCATION NETWORK SEAFARERS MEDICAL DEP’T DIRECTOR POST CHANGES IN HANDS ‘DR. SAN’ RETIRES; STEERED PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HOSPITAL CLOSURE PERIOD MV RANGER COMPLETES REFUELING OPERATIONS ON TIGHT SCHEDULE BENZENE TESTING OF SEAFAERS BEGINS JULY 27 SMU CONVENTION URGES ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT STRONG U.S. MARITIME POLICY SHIPPING PLAN GOES TO CONGRESS SIUNA CONVENTION DELEGATES CALL FOR FAIR TRADE PLAN SHIP UNION OFFICERS AGREE: JOINT ACTION KEY TO NEW POLICY TRICKY GRAIN OFFLOADING ON RAINY DAYS IS NO PROBLEM FOR INDEPENDENT’S CREW QMED HAWKINS PHOTOGRAPHS LIFE ABOARD S/L EXPLORER SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD EXTENDS CURRENT UNION PROGRAMS SEAFARERS CAMPAIGN TO SAVE HISTORIC QUEEN MARY HOTEL 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 07/01/1992 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. 54, No. 7 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log