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ChHf-H (Mi- •pij-a- Hcro Russian Republic Honors Seafarer Veterans Of Worid War ll's Murmansk Run t— •p- too 02 00 M 0*N. >-12: <Jy Ji mm o America's WWII seamen who sailed in the U-boat-^ infested and heavily mined waters between Scotland and Murmansk to bring the Russian people 15,000 aircraft, 7,500 tanks, 345,735 tons of explosives, millions of tons of fuel and food, received the official thanks of the Russian government in a ceremony in Baltimore last month. _^_ PageSl Bki ''#ji : >•! W- m- I • :l Mcnoii DAY is NOVEMBER 3 Two Taiwanese fishermen were rescued by the LNG Aries' crew. The rescue was effected against 35knot winds and 25-foot seas. The mission took 58 minutes. Page? •».' Af Sea et AeluMte Be Sfue la Vols, •=r'V ••, U. •: ••-. .. f''- t. s at 20 SlU halls. '.! - /,v'fcifs'te •:••"• •', • •' /:"~'-'k'" ' 'S: '' , "• ' ••. •• ..• <•' -• •••• . ». r- ,. • -; •.. . •' , .t.-v-':^ .j»: v. ^ k •. 1; V • > f.;]. '^' *' ''^"- ^ '*• ^ V * '* ' '••- ^"'' "'k'.'*( -i, o •. f r• t; •> !• 1." ( .r. -h I 'L-'r •? • . • "'j �i Vf.;,-'?;:: •'•• -i^rvv pi| ( isaz 1 President's Report Clinton/Gore: Good for America enbe^ Bamlbnig m Passa^ received approval A bill that would allow gam­ flag passenger ships was a big legislation from one branch of Congress score for the maritime industry. bling aboard U.S.-flag passenger prior to adjournment. The industry has worked for ships topped the 102nd session of The House of Representatives many years to level the playing Congress' legislative actions. passed by a wide majority a bill field between U.S.-flag cruise Other measures of importance closing a safety loophole on ships and those operating under to Seafarers did not become law as America's inland waterways.The foreign flag. did the bill to extend gaming acbill called for all inland boatmen The bill, signed into law by (he tivites to U.S.-flag cmise ships. on vessels of more than five gross president in March, ended years of Among the bills which were not tons to obtain a Coast Guard-is­ stmggle to repeal two federal acts acted on by both branches of Con­ sued merchant mariner document gress was a measure to close an that outlawed U.S.-flag cmise ship (Z-card). inland water safety loophole gambling on the high seas. The legislation, which was which allows undocumented With more than 85 percent of being considered by the Senate crewmembers to work aboard the all passengers on the world's when Congress adjourned, would cmise ships being Americans, nation's 3,300 tugs. have affect the men and women U.S.-flag companies are looking Also awaiting action at the sailing aboard more dian 3300 tugs to return to the market. Only two time the 102nd Congress closed and tows on the nation's 25,777 of the 120 cmise ships sailing the its doors in early October was a miles of navigable waterways. oceans fly the Stars and Stripes— bill to repeal a proposed work tax The House also had passed a on seamen—a fee for obtaining the SlU-crewed Independence bill closing a loophole in the Pas­ licenses and Z-cards from the and Constitution. The union supported the new senger Vessel Act of 1886 to Coast Guard. Legislation to prohibit foreign-flag ships from law because it could lead to in­ eliminate foreign-flag cmises-tooffering cruise-to-nowhere vestment in U.S.-flag, passenger nowhere by vessels operating voyages also was left on deck. ship operations thus creating from U.S. ports. Again, the thousands of jobs for American Senate was considering the legis­ DOTS Maritime Policy seafarers. The law legalizes the lation when the session ended. A plan presented by Depart­ use of gambling devices aboard After passage by the House ment of Transportation Secretary U.S.-flag vessels on the high seas Andrew Card to assist the U.S.- during intrastate and craise-to- Coast Guard Subcommittee, the flag fleet was not fully addressed nowhere voyages in states that al- House Merchaht Marine and by Congress (see article below). ready do not prohibit such Fisheries Conunittee was consider­ Introduced this surruner, both the activities. It also permits the use ing a bill to eliminate fees imposed House and Senate ran out of time of such devices on interstate and by the Coast Guard when it issues Z-cards. The elected offlcials woe and neither legislative branch working on ways to make up (he could fully deliberate on the foreign voyages. House Supports Bills proposal. budget shortfall created if the The passage of the measure to Several other pieces of SIU- fees—which still have not been allow gaming activities on U.S.- supported, maritime-related enacted—were overturned. • • The U.S. general election is right around the comer. The choice before American voters is a critical one. The candidates elected in 1992 will set the course for the next four years. As Seafarers, we have to look at how we have fared over the past four years and what the prospects are for a better life for our people. During the Bush administration years, we have seen our industry continue to shrink. We have seen American shipping become less and less a factor in the nation's priorities. Michael Sacco And not only has our industry been neglected at best and under attack at worst, but we have seen no effort forthcoming from the administra­ tions of the past 12 years to reverse the trend. There have been absolutely no signs of interest in the Bush administration that tt.<rv!fftv?JVuSiS:--' -V.,; '^•:..:•v•v-•?;^s^i: :• .• the American merchant marine has any place in our economic .-• • ..•. si/,: V--r-.' v„ • •••. or national security picture. It took a newcomer in the administration, the recently ap­ pointed Secretary of Transportation, Andrew Card, to recognize how serious our national shipping problem is. From the mo­ ment he stepped into the job, he began an effort to vitalize aspects of our shipping. But, even here, the president and other segments of the administration disregarded the efforts of its own cabinet member. For his contribution, Andrew Card deser­ ves our respect and admiration. But when it comes down to the overall performance of the •/S'V administration as it relates to the election, there is really but one choice for Seafarers as we look toward the next four years. / '• /' What's at Stake In the upcoming years. Seafarers need an administration that recognizes the importance of America's vital and strategic in­ dustries—such as shipping. But Seafarers also need an ad­ ministration that supports American workers and their families and their communities. Over the past four years, this country has gone down badly in so many ways that are important to working people: /'# • There are now 10 million of our fellow Americans out of work. Many of thein will never be rehired because hundreds of Congress adjourned beforeac­ thousands of their jobs have gone to factories overseas due to the administration's programs urging companies to relocate in tion could be taken on a proposal J®''®® ' or maritime reform put forth by low-wage, regulation-free countries. Department of Transportation • One-third of all Americans do not have any or enough af­ Secretary Andrew Card. All in­ fordable medical insurance for themselves or their families. dications are that there will be a • Our children's education is suffering because the federal resumption of activity on this •ff proposal before the next Congovernment has slashed the funds it once provided to local iress, the 103rd session which school systems. convenes in January 1993. • Our streets and homes have become less safe because we Already words of encourage­ have no effective national program for dealing with the mount­ ment have been heard from the ing drug and crime problems. acting chairman of the House • The administration consistently has opposed every piece of Merchant Marine Committee, oflegislation that would be helpful to working families, as it did icials of maritime labor and the in defeating the "family leave" bill, which would have allowed heads of major U.S-flag shipping companies to keep the momen­ workers to take unpaid time off in order to stay home to take tum built on Capitol Hill rolling care of a sick family member or a newborn child. • From the president himself to his top cabinet members, the when the House and Senate return administration has continued to attack unions and block their ef­ to Washington. "You give me a new president forts to improve the conditions of American workers. and I'll give you maritime On Tuesday, November 3, by voting for the ticket of Gover­ reform," U.S. Representative nor Bill Clinton for president and Senator A1 Gore for vice jerry Studds (D-Mass.) told the president. Seafarers have an opportunity to vote for two com­ '"lew EnglandShippers' Advisory passionate, caring men with impressive records of accomplish­ Council on October 14. Studds, he acting chairman of the House ment in areas of concern to working people. Clinton and Gore -'1" (Merchant Marine Committee, are what America needs in these hours of economic trouble. said maritime reform is a major Above all. Seafarers should exercise their right to participate egislative issue he expects the in the process by voting in person on November 3, or, if at sea, committee to tackle next year. by casting a ballot through the absentee voting process. Congress began studying a maritime reform plan offered by The Value of Training 2atd in July. The package outThis issue of the Seafarers LOG contains a supplement in ined a way for U.S.-flag comwhich each course at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship is >anies to acquire new vessels described. It also contains a schedule for 1993, listing when ncluding governmental pay­ those courses are being offered. ments for up to 74 militarily use­ At the risk of sounding repetitive, I cannot stress it enough— ful commercial ships. Although maritime reform bills training is key to every Seafarer's welfare and that of his or her were submitted in both branches by family. I urge each and every Seafarer to look over this catalog the respective heads of the mer­ _ _ and begin making plans to upgrade next year. A Seafarer, by bechant marine committees, neither ^ I coming the most highly skilled and proficient seaman in the he House nor the Senate had WOTld, ensures his or her own job security. Plus, every member enough time to consider the pack­ owes it to himself or herself to be the best that he or she can be. age in order for it to complete the Not to m^ition that increased job skills bring higher pay. legislative process before Ae If any Seafarer needs assistance in plaiming his or her tober 8 adjoummoiL upgrading schedule, reach out to the school's admissions office When Card's proposal was an­ nounced, SIU President Michael or to the nearest port agent ;:i,|llS;i|||;:^ :liiiif'v _ 1A AM M Effort to Win Maritime Reform To Be Resumed in New Congress Sacco and the heads of seven other maritime-related labor unions urged Congress to enact the plan. Sacco has vowed to work with American President Lines (APL), Sea-Land and other contracted companies, with the new Congress and with the administration for maritime reform. The White House and Con­ gress seriously began to consider maritime reform ^r a joint an­ nouncement in January by two SlU-contracted companies— Sea-Land and APL—that someVolume 54. Number 11 thing has to be done to save the American-flag merchant fleet. Following congressional ad­ journment, the two companies is­ sued another joint release saying they were "encouraged by the progress made in Ae area of maritime reform." John Snow, chairman and chief executive officer of CSX which owns Sea-Land, added, "We expect the momentum that the ocean carriers, labor, shippers and government leaders have begun will continue on into the new Congress." November 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFLCIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8^-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. 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Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. �SEMFMRBIS LOG 3 VoOng Starts MO¥. 1 Clinlon/Gore Lead in Polls In SlU Election Members Express Views on Candidates Secret ballot voting for the of­ ing to the union's constitution. Ten days before the November time for a change as well. His believes Clinton and Gore repre­ ficers of the Seafarers IntonaThe union's constitution also 3 general election and after three choice is the Clinton/Gore ticket. sent "a big difference from the tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, provides for a mail ballot. After a extensive televised debates, polls The Norfolk-based Seafarer Continued on page 11 Lakes and Inland Waters District Seafarer has picked up his or her indicate a majority of Americans will begin November 1 and con­ ballot and accompanying en­ favor Governor Bill Clinton for velopes, the SIU member must president of the United States tinue to December 31. Seafarers eligible to vote may mark his or her choices and then over incumbent George Bush. pick up their b^ots at one of 20 send it by mail. The ballot is to be Seafarers seem to no excep­ union halls around the country. put in an envelope marked "Bal­ tion to this rule. In an infomial Ballots may be obtained between lot" which is then inserted in an talk with several seamen currentthe hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 envelope with the mailing ad­ ly enrolled in the Lundeberg noon, Mondays through Satur­ dress of the bank depository School, a LOG reporter found a where the ballots are kept until majority favoring^Democratic days, except holidays. On the ballot will be can­ submitted to the tallying commit­ nominee. As with most didates seeking the posts of presi­ tee. Americans, the economy looms Members who will be unable large in the Seafarers' minds as dent, executive vice president, secretary-treasurer, six vice to get to one of the 20 union halls they consider for whom to vote in presidents, six assistant vice during the balloting period begin­ the 1992 presidential election. Chief Steward Robert presidents, two headquarters rep­ ning November 1 can request an resentatives and 10 port agents. absentee ballot Requests for ab­ Seaman summed up what this Individuals elected in this round sentee ballots should be made in election is about: Jobs. A of balloting will serve a 1993- writing to the union's secretary- Seafarer for nine-and-a-half treasurer at 5201 Auth Way; years. Seaman said the most im­ 1996 term. portant issue in this election is The candidates on the ballot Camp Springs, MD 20746. The union's constitution, in creating jobs. That is why hewill were determined to be qualified to run for union office by a Article Xm, spells out the proce­ vote for Clinton. credentials committee made up of dures by which an election will be Election Is About Jobs six rank-and-file Seafarers who conducted. Echoing Seaman was Tom A notice of the election was Dowdell, a bosun, AB and, oc­ reviewed all nominating peti­ tions. The credentials committee mailed in September to all mem­ casionally, an inland mate. A report, which was prepared bers at their last known address 15-year SIU member who is August 17, two days after the with a list of all voting locations toward his college degree in nominations period closed, was as well as a sample of die official nautical science, Dowdell said submitted to the membership at ballot. The Octob^LOG also car­ Bush had not been good for work­ ried a sample of the ballot. the September meetings. ing people. "We need to stop A rank-and-file tallying com­ ta^g care of other countries and Seafarras digible to vote in die union's election are fiill book mittee will tabulate and aimounce get back to taking care of members in good standing, accord­ the election results when it meets America," he said. Dowdell listed homelessness, the economy and the drug problem as among the matters that must be of concem to White-capped Seafarers join a Philadelphia rally for the Clinton/Gore the president ticket. Both Gov. Clinton and Sen. Wofford were present at the rally. Ballots may be obtained by Seafarers eligible to vote in the union's SIU "Plus, I'd like a president who aledion for unkm oHIcere at 20 union halls around the country. Ballots can is pro-union," Dowdell added. bapk^iu) during thebours dd:00am to 12:00 rKxm. Monda^throudt Seafarers and their families Polls indicate that many voters _ lldaya during the voting paftod-Now^ 1 to are seeking a change. These are doing whatever they can to pdoirhber 31.1992. Americans are looking at both the help elect men and women at the ticket of Clinton and his vice local, state and national levels PtNEYPOm JERSEYOTY BALTUKmE • Schoolof presidential running mate A1 who understand the needs of 1216 E. Balttmom St 99MontaomerySt. BaWmors^MD 21202 Jersey^, NJ 07302 Gore and presidential inde­ working people. P|neyPohtMD20746 MOBILE Members are knocking on pendent can^date Ross Perot. DANIA SANFRANCtSCO 2 West Dixie Highway 1640Dauphinl8i.Pkwy. doors, passing out literature, at­ Many of these voters sup­ Mobile, Al, 36605 350 Fremont St. Dania,FL;33004 tending rallies, making phone ported Bush in the 1988 election. NEWBEDFORD San Francisco, OA calls and displaying signs in suj^ Seafarer John Whalen said he is DEmOlT'ALGONAC 48UnlonSt. 94105 620 St. Clair River Dr. New Bedford, MA a "conservative Republican." But port of candidates who share their SAN JUAN Aigonac, Ml 48001 02740 this year, for the first time in his values. Others are casting their 1057 Fernandez NEW ORLEANS voting career, he will cast his bal­ absentee ballots to make sure DULUTH JuncosAve. 70S Medical Arts Bidg. 630 Jackson Ave. Santurce, PR 00907 lot for a can^date other than the their voices are heard on the eve­ New Orleans, LA Duiuth,MN 55802 Republican nominee. His choice ning of November 3 when votes 70130 SEATTLE HONOLULU is Perot. His concem is the deficit. are counted. 2505 First Ave. NEW YORK eOBKalihiSt. Seattle, WA 98121 Scores of Seafarers have "We can't go on spending 635 Fourth Ave. Honolulu, Hi 06819 , NY 11232 like this. We can't as human be­ volunteered to help at Bill Clinton ST. LOUIS HOUSTON ings. We have to realize we and A1 Gore rallies in Philadel­ 4581 Gravois Ave. 115 Third St. 1221 Pierce St. can't do it as government," said phia, Richmond, Va., Baton St. Louis. MO 63116 Norfolk, VA 23510 Houston, TX 77002 the AB, who is enrolled in the Rouge, La. and Jacksonville, Fla. WILMINGTON PHILADELPHIA JACKSONVILLE oil spill containment and pre­ SIU white caps were evident 2604S.4thSt 510 North Broad Ave. 3315 Liberty St. throughout the crowds. vention course. Phladelphia, PA 19148 WBmlngton, OA 90744 Jacksonville, FL 32206 Members attending the Richmond rally on October 16 presented Clinton with his own At a Richmond, Va. rally, cap. :• Seafarers Rally to Assist Pro-Worker CandUates ,1.'. ;^.v - ' . •- - if- ^•. ' i' ... .j! Where to Pick Up SIU Election Ballots Punitive Calif. Bunker Tax Repealetl, Could Bring Back Hundreds of Jobs A sales tax which had caused a loss of more than 1,300 maritime jobs was repealed in late September when California's governor signed a bill eliminating an 8.25 percent tax on every bar­ rel of bunkers sold in the state. Adopted by the California state legislature earlier in the month, it was not clear the gover­ nor would support the measure in light of the state's $14 billion bud­ get deficit. The 8.25 percent bunkers tax was instituted, effec­ tive July 1991, in order to raise revenue for the state's treasury. But the California maritime industry, including the SIU and Seafarers working in the bunker­ ing field, successfully made the case that the state was loosing revenue though the tax. The industry had pointed out that rather than raising $100 mil­ lion for the state as projected when it was instituted, the in­ creased cost on bunkers had ac­ tually cost California millions. Bunker Fuel Sales Plummet The state's bunker fuel sales dropped by 66 percent causing a loss of more than 1,300 jobs, among them stevedores, ships' services employees, tugboatmen, tankermen and fuel shoreside facilities workers. With so many maritime workers laid off, the state economy lost $30 to $37 million in wages and payroll taxes. Unemployment insurance was tqiped by those out of work. For Seafarers working for presidential candidate Bill Clinton Continued on page 11 dons an SIU cap. Crowley Maritime Corp., which had a large bunkering operation in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the tax hit close to home. The number of tankermen employed by the company was cut by two-thirds in the year and a few months the tax has been in effect. Both union officials and Seafarers urged state legislators and Governor Pete Wilson to sup­ port the bill introduced by State Assemblyman David Elder (DSan Pedro) calling for a repeal of the tax. More than 40 Crowley crewmembers wrote to the C^fomia governor this summer: "Prior to Seafarers Tom Gruber (above) and Peter Batayls, holding Clinton sign, joined by his wife, show SIU support for Democratic presidential Continued onpage 8 and vice presidential nominees at Jacksonville campaign event. . r-- t,—- �-T:- 4 SlU Pushes New Eligibility Dale Per WWII Seamen's Vet Status S# ^=kfk• '': # y. ":£::>^y:. f: ' .V rii: •m• 4 kf ' '"k - kf ,^i. IT"V iK. Ik. t ' .'v' -fv - • ^ f'.• I'. "• '' kk- ';k: V,;i, iry-'-yyyy: 'f• I" SEAFARERSlOG myauaiaag Seafarers: Voice Your Support For December 31,1946 Cutoff Seafarers and their family members are encouraged to voice their support of the h/lerchant Mariners Fairness Bill by writing to the members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The names of the committee members, as well as a sample letter, appear below. Letters should be addressed to: The Honorable U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. The following is a list of the members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. But the SIU pointed out to the by the enemy, you have main subcommittee that "deserving tained the ceaseless flow of sea seafarers have been snubbed due traffic on which the life an to a Department of Defense strength of this country depenc decision which arbitrarily con­ . . . The Admiralty have askec Democrats Bill Brewster, Okia. tradicts a declaration by President me to express on their behalf G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery, Miss. Owen B. Pickett, Va. Harry Truman. The president and on behalf of the Royal Navy Pete Geren, Texas declt^ December 31, 1946 as their admiration for the great Don Edwards, Calif. Douglas Appiegate, Ohio the end of WWII hostilities. Yet contribution made by the mer­ Republicans Lane Evans, ill. the Defense Department in 1988 chant Navy to the common vie Bob Stump, Ariz., Tim J. Penny, Minn. fixed the merchant seamen tory through all the perils anc John Hammerschmidt, Ark. Harley O. Staggers Jr., W.Va. cutoff date as August 15, 1945 rigors of more than five-and-a Chalmers P. Wyiie, Ohio J. Roy Rowland, Ga. (the day the Japanese sur­ half years war at sea.' Christopher H. Smith, N.J. Jim Slattery, Kan. rendered). Merchant mariners "More recently," the SIU said Dan Burton, Ind. Claude Harris, Ala. who shipped out after August 15 "even the Russian government Michael Bitirakis, Ra. Joseph P. Kennedy, Mass. are not considered war veterans, honored our World War II mer­ Tom Ridge, Pa. Elizabeth J. Patterson, S.C. even though military personne chant mariners. The Russians las Craig T. James, Fia. who began serving during that year began awarding medals to George E. Sangmeister, III. Cliff Steams, Fla. Ben Jones, Ga. time received war veterans status. the American seafarers who Bill Paxon, N.Y. Jill Long, Ind. sailed on the treacherous Mur­ Douglas (Pete) Peterson, Fla. Floyd Spence, S.C. An Unjust Decision mansk runs. Dick Nichols, Kan. Chet Edwards, Texas "This injustice is a slap in the "As you may know, seafarers Rick Santorum, Pa. Maxine Waters, Calif. face of the 20,000 merchant who sailed during the war were as mariners whose initial voyages Sample Letter much at risk as any military per­ barely were preceded by the sur­ sonnel. Often, they sailed without The Honorable. render. They were prepared and escort. Their bravery and Iam writing to urge the enactment of the Merchant Mariners Faimess More Than 220 Cosponsors willing to sail into combat zones. armed tenacity are bome out by the faci Bill. This legislation is long overdue. When they shipped out after the HR 44 has more than 220 that only the Marine Corps suf­ I ask you to do what is fair and proper by passing the Merchant cosponsors in the House of Rep­ surrender, they still faced danger fered proportionally higher from mines and from carrying ex­ Mariners Fairness BiN. The thousands of merchant mariners who risked resentatives. It has been endorsed casualties than the merchant plosives across what in fact were their lives for this country deserve veterans status. They gave for their by the Navy League, the Disabled manners. hostile waters." In particular, the country; it's time their country gives something back to them. American Veterans and numerous Pacific theater remained volatile. VFW and American Legion posts. Passage Would be Symbolic It's too late for many mariners to realize veterans status. Lefs not It has received unanimous ap­ The SIU also pointed out that Many of the bill's cosponsors wait until it's too late for all. proval from the House Merchant only about 2,500 of those mer­ have noted that, at this point, pas­ Sincerely, Marine and Fisheries Commit­ chant mariners,still are alive, and sage would be a mostly symbolic tee. HR 44 therefore must be passed gesture. Most of the seafarers However, Veterans' Com­ immediately—while it still would who would be affected by the bil mittee Chairman G.V. "Sonny do some good. are in their 70s or 80s. Their (D-Miss.) "Moreover, the repeated educational benefits long ago exMontgomery repeatedly has stalled or docks of HR 44's progress are )ired. Few, if any, would enter a prevented progress on the bill. sadly reminiscent of the 40-year VA hospital. Carmine Bracco, vice presi­ In a recent example which took delay in awarding veterans status In summary, the SIU told the dent for labor relations at Bay place September 9, HR 44 was to World War II merchant subcommittee that the August 15 Ship Management Inc. and a offered as an amendment to mariners," tlie SIU said. "Com- cutoff is "unfair to thousands of rustee of the SIU-AGLIWD another bill. But the House was jare that indefensible delay with people who made hard sacrifices benefit funds, passed away Ocprevented from voting on HR 44 the prompt response of the British and who were willing to risk their ;ober 7 due to a heart attack. He because of a procedural objec­ government in 1945. In a wireless ives for their country. Whatever was 76. tion raised by Montgomery. cable sent to a Liberty Ship that the reasons were for selecting Active in the U.S. maritime Montgomery objects to HR 44 year, the British leaders noted. August 15,1945 as a cutoff date, industry for nearly 50 years, ostensibly because the Secretary For more than five-and-a-half the bottom line is, it was a bad Bracco was stricken while en years, side by side with the AlUed of the Air Force has the authority decision. . . . It's time for Con­ route to his home in Roslyn, Merchant Navies in the face of to extend the cutoff date for gress to look this bill in die eye N.Y. continual and merciless attacks and enact the legislation." WWn veterans status. Besides working for Bay Ship Management, which Carmine Bracco operates eight fast sealift iO/RO ships for the Military At Seatrain, he coordinated Sealift Command, Bracco was the construction and operation executive director of the of four 225,000-ton tankers: the American Maritime Officers Brooklyn, the Williamsburgh, Service, a trade association of SIU member Hussein Ahmed in this field, it was nothing short bravery and dedication these men J.S.-flag ocean-going. Great the Stuyvesant and the Bay passed away September 13 due to miraculous that these other men displayed. The fact that we did ..akes and inland waterway Ridge. an accidental discharge of CO2 could be saved. The engine lose a shipmate is a tragedy that merchant vessel operators. Bracco was co-chairman of aboard the Sea-Land Spirit. He spaces were completely flooded can't be overlooked. But we were the joint union-employer trus­ "He was an outstanding in­ with CO2. It was under the worst able to save the other three men. was 47. dividual, a good friend and a tees of the benefit fiinds estab­ conditions that these men worked Brother Ahmed was bom in iant in the industry," said Gene lished for U.S. merchant marine Brother Ahmed, who sailed Arabia and in 1972joinedtheSIU lose, president of Bay Ship engine, deck and radio officers most recently as an oiler, was in to remove their shipmates. "While ^11 the officers and in the port of New York. In 1978 Management, an SlU-con- and their families through col­ the engineroom along with three crew acted very professionally he upgraded his rating to tracted company. "He was a lective bargaining between ves­ other crewmembers when the and performed their assigned Fireman/Oiler/Watertender at the great negotiator, and he had the sel operators and American CO2 discharge occurred. All four duties," Sawyer continued, "a Lundeberg School, which is in ability to bring people with (lif­ Maritime Officers, a charter afmen lost consciousness. special tribute should be given to Piney Point, Md. erent views together to get filiate of the AFL-CIO The other three men were the men who actually put on the Maritime Trades Department. things done." Brother Ahmed is survived by saved. But the rest of the crew [self-contained breathing ap­ his wife, Fania (who is pregnant) Bracco is survived by his could not locate Ahmed for near- paratus] and went into the en­ Bracco began his maritime and five children. Expressions of wife, Ann, two daughters and y 40 minutes. Eventually, gineroom and removed the career in 1943 at Farrell Lines sympathy may be sent to: Fania six grandchildren. Brother Ahmed was brought up trapped men. nc. He later worked in key Ahmed, 4605 Timber Mountain management posts at Isthmian, on deck. A funeral mass took place They were: First Engineer According to J.L. Sawyer, Curtis Howard, Electrician Way, Bakersfield, California Seatrain, Hudson Waterways October 10 at St. Mary's Church and Bay Tankers. in Roslyn. master aboard the Spirit, Brother Michael Powell, Engine Utility 93304. Ahmed was given CPR and Philip Parent, Second Mate The Sea-Land Spirit was built oxygen for more than one hour, Patrick Glenn, AB Russell in 1980 in the Avondale, La. but he did not respond. Ha^es, AB Louis Vasquez, shipyard. A 29,965 deadweight In a written communication. Chief Steward Adrian Delaney ton containership, the Sea-Land Sawyer expressed regret at and Engine Cadet Nathan Spirit sails on a West Coast to Far l^st run. Irother Ahmed's passing. But, he Hodges. noted, "The fact that we were able The Sea-Land Service, Inc. 'Bravery and Dedication' o save the other three is a tribute vessel sails from Long Beach to the dedication and training that "In all, we used 15 bottles of Oakland, Hawaii, Guam, Hong le officers and crew displayed. air in removing the men. Kong, Yokohama and other "[Based on] talking to experts "I can't say enough about the Asian and Pacific ports. The SIU in October continued its efforts to secure enactment o: legislation which would correci an administrative error and give World War 11 veterans status to merchant mariners who began sailing between August 15,1945 and December 31,1946. In testimony submitted to the Subcommittee on Compensation Pension and Insurance of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, the SIU called for pas­ sage of the Merchant Mariners Fairness Bill (HR 44). "As the bill's name indicates, this is simp­ ly a question of fairness—fair­ ness to Americans who riskec their lives for their country during World War H," the SIU said in its testimony. "Approximately 2,500 retired merchant mariners are being denied something which they clearly earned; veterans status." Carmine Bracco Dies at 76; Was Labor VP for Bay Ship Ahmed Perishes in CO2 iRishap; 3 Oiher thnwmemhers Are Saved SI �imfBmBl1992 ••"Iv: • - •'•• • • • ." Russians Honor WWII Mnrmansk Ron Soamon 'Tour story has been told from generation to generation. You are true heroes!" With these words from Vladimir Lukin, ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States, more than 200 veterans—^including many SIU members—of the treacherous Murmansk run during WorldWar n discovered theirde^ SO years later have not been forgotten by the people the supply effort help^. Lukin was speaking in Bal­ timore at an October 7 ceremony organized by Russia to bestow bronze medals on the merchant mariners and Navy armed guards who served aboaM vessels des­ tined to sail around Nazi-oc­ cupied Norway to deliver anununition, supplies and equip­ ment to the then-Soviet Union. More than 100 ships were lost on the run, which started in 1942 and continued until the war's end in 1945. who passed away four years ago. slept in those little-bitty rooms. I The two grew up together in couldn't believe it" Greensburg, Pa. and joined the Touring the vessel, Kent U.S. Merchant Marine Service in recalled a war incident Aat oc­ 1943. They siu^ived the same curred in the saloon. "I was Murmansk run in January 1944 aboard the SS Julius Olsen, a serving on vessels that sailed brand new Liberty Ship. We al­ side-by-side. "I was thinking of ways had air raids when we were him," Repasky told a reporter for in Murmansk. One time, when the the Seafarers LOG. "Neither of us siren went off, I went racing for ever thought a day like this would my rubber suit (a forerunner of come. I was wishing he could toi^y's survival suits) and knock­ have been here." ed down the captain as he was For Deck Engineer Norman coming into the saloon." % Mathews, the playing of the Star Wanted to Serve Spangled Banner brought back Many of those interviewed by memories of a speciEc day. "I was thinking of [President the LOG were aware of the un­ Franklin] Roosevelt when he founded accusation that merchant died," Mathews recalled. "The mariners were draft dodgers from convoy stopped for 10 minutes the war. But all stated they Former AB Charlie Kent (right), who sails as a chief mate, receives and all ships dropped their flags wanted to be involved in the war the thanks of a Russian military envoy. to half-mast. Nobody talked; we effort in any way they could. Rae EMen did not want to were all paralyzed. No one said a word, even at dinner in the mess wait until he was 18, draft age. At the age of 16,^en got his^ard hall. It was a terrible shock." After retiring as a merchant in 1943 to sail on the Great Lakes. mariner, Mathews heard about "When I got my ticket, I found it the project in Baltimore to restore was good for deep sea and away I Memories Return the Brown. "I went to see if diey went to New York," to sail on a The ceremony brought back needed someone to live on it ship involved in WWII's sealift many long-repressed memories while it was being restored. I did operations. Because he wanted to do more to the men in die audience. it for three years from 1988 to for his country, Leonard Seeing the restored Liberty 1991." Ship John W. Brown tied up out­ Mathews said it was a labor of Balagurchik gave up a draft side the terminal where the event love to be involved in the restora­ deferment as a machinist appren­ was held and listening to the U.S. tion. He remembered seeing the tice to join the merchant marine. Fittingly, the ceremony was held near the restored Liberty Ship, the national anthem, former AB vessels being built in Baltimore "I was making good money. My John W. Brown, docked in Baitimore. Joseph Repasky said he "saw a when 27,000 people—many of job was considered essential to lot of people's faces I hadn't whom he knew—^were employed the military effort at home. But I his mind to become part of the ceremony," Theiss said after the felt there was something wrong merchant marine when he turned event. "The Russian people have thought about in years. A lot of in the shipyards. a lot going for them. In light of all being in the security of home. The 18 in 1943. things came back to me." Small Quarters the political upheavals, it is im­ merchant marine said it needed One of the people on Wartime Stories pressive that they were able to do Several of the former mariners men so I reported to Sheepshead Repasky's mind was a neighbor Besides Kent's incident with this. were seeing a Liberty Ship for the Bay." the captain of the Olsen, all the first time since the war. SIU Pensioner Roy Theiss Long Time Coming Peter Lypen, who sailed as an grew up around the waters of the seamen veterans had stories of "The fact that we could be lis­ ordinary seaman, traveled from Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac being under attack by aircraft, tening to the Russian and Elizabeth, N.J. for the ceremony. River in Washington, D.C. In vessels and weather. Balagurchik sailed as pur­ American anthems in a ceremony "I saw those four bunks in a room 1941, he told his mother he was and it looked so tiny after all this going to sea. "She said she ex­ ser/pharmacy mate aboard the such as that was one of the fur­ time," said the SRI pensioner, pect^ it. She said it was in my Henry Wynkoop. His battle sta­ thest things from my mind. who retired six years ago as an blood, in my family and'have a tion was the sdoon, which also Without the change over, there, it good trip.' I got my seaman's served as a makeshift operating wouldn't have happened." AB. Finally, the receitiHed bosun Repasky, who took two of his papers a week after war was room: "We were being attacked by German planes sweeping and who retired in 1988 noted, "I sons to the ceremony, toured the declared." Kent was living in west Texas strafing between the ships. We believe [Lukin] when he says we 441-foot ship with them. Neither have sailed. "They thought it was when he turned 18. He wanted to were told never to leave our battle will never be forgotten. This big. I remembered it being much become a pilot, but his doctor said stations, but I went on deck. I had proves it." In all, vessels on the Mur­ bigger, but everything seems his eyes were not good enough. no fear then. I watched as if I was mansk ran carried almost 15,000 (Today, he holds a multi-engine in a theater." sn^ler now." 7,500 tanks, 345,735 aircraft, A veteran of runs to both Mur­ "I went into the saloon and flight license.) So he and some tons of explosives, $1.3 billion of mansk and Archangel, about 300 couldn't imagine how cramped it friends caught a bus to Oklahoma was," noted Charlie Kent who City where they joined the U.S. miles further into Russia, Repas­ food shipments and 2.6 million ky talked about 40-below-zero tons of petroleum products to sailed during the war as an Merchant Marine Service. Victor Volkov (left), chief of the officer's mess boy but now holds For Lypen, seeing the weather. "We were stuck in ice in Russia. Russian Consulate, presents a master's license and sails as Humphrey Bogart movie "Action the White Sea. Our guns were Peter Lypen with his medal. chief mate. "It's amazing four in the North Atlantic" made up coated with ice. We—eight ships altogether—^became afraid when a reconnaissance plane circled, but nothing happened." Lypen said the Nazis attacked every night at midnight while his ship was at anchor in Murmansk waiting for the rest of the ships to unload before the convoy could sail back to Scotland. EarUer, that convoy served as bait by the British fleet to draw out a German pocket battleship hiding in a Nor­ wegian Qord. "It came out and got away two or three times. But it finally took three torpedoes and went over," he remembered. A Ju88 (German bomber) flew at us and dropped a torpedo," Ehlen related. "It went under the stem of oiu- ship and hit the tanker beside us. We were fortunate to be too young to be scared." All supported the Russian ambassador's words that recogni­ tion was too long in coming. "We can blame the Cold War, com­ munication or state bureaucracy," Roy Theiss (left) and Norman Lukin said, "but nothing justifies Mathews stand at attention during Meeting with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (second from right) duriiig the ceremony are the delay." the playing of the U.S. national former members (left to right) Leonard Balagurchik, Rae Ehlen and Joseph Repasky. "I was very impressed with the anthem. 3ESS Si. • M- �S NOVEMBER 1992 XAfWIBKiM Benzene Testing Begins Bovember 1 »i^; IV-'^?';,-,•.••••'" X-'' h-- Full Text of SAB Action ACTION NO. 365 The Seafarers Appeals Board manner: Seafarers who plan to ship out acting under and pursuant to the on tankers or tank vessels are Rule 2 Shipping Procedure, being tested at welfare plan Collective Bargaining Agree­ Subsection B-5 shall be amended clinics and PPOs in order to hold ments between the Union and the in the following manner. documents stating they are various Contracted Employees, The existing rules designated cleared to work with or around SS# hereby takes the following action as Subsection (a) and (b) and (c) the chemical benzene and DATE shall remain unchanged. products containing benzene. WHEREAS, the U.S. Coast A new Subsection designated A change in shipping rules —-Guard has promulgated new as "D" shall be added a^ will adopted by the Seafarers Appeals regulations (COD 88-040) (46 read as follows: Board states no member will "be CFR part 30, 153, 157 & 197) (D) Effective December 1, shipped to a contracted tanker, requiring all employers to in­ 1992, no seaman shall be shipped tank vessel or barge as specified stitute a program for pre-hire to a contracted tanker, tank vessel in the U.S. Coast Guard regula­ screening and continued medical or barge as specified in the U.S. tions" unless he or she possesses 8-163 7>SB monitoring of personnel Coast Guard regulations, without "a Seafarers Welfare Plan Ben­ zene clearance on their clinic card employed or to be employed first providing a Seafarers Wel­ and a current Seafarers Welfare This blue card will be issued after Seafarers finish the tests. aboard all inspected vessels in­ fare Plan Benzene clearance on Plan Benzene Certificate." cluding tank shipand barges, that Because of the shipping rule must wear when dealing with or with benzene or its related are carrying Benzene or Benzene their clinic card and a current Seafarers Welfare Phm Benzene products may continue shipping change, a member throwing in for I working near benrene. containing liquids in bulk as car­ Certificate. a tanker job must present Ae disA member with little or no on containerships, dry bulkers or goes. patcher with documentation that breathing restrictions found other benzene-free vessels. A new paragraph number (12) WHEREAS, the new U.S. he or she meets the Coast Guard-1 through the PFT can be fitted wi Coast Guard regulations stipu­ a negative pressure respirator. An required physical criteria needed late that tanker and tank vessel Coast Guard regulations require will also be added to Section 5A to sail on vessels carrying ben­ example is the carbon-filtered operators are required to carry on the personnel being employed on Preference and Priorities. The zene or benzene-containing cartridge style as issued durin^ board their vessels the necess^ and after September, 1992 to pos­ paragraph will read as follows: products and is in physical shape the Persian Gulf war. The reason protective equipment, including sess a pre-hire Benzene screen­ it is called negative pressure is masks, that will minimize against to wear protective masks. 12. All seaman seeking ing. The SAB action complies with that the person wearing it does a chemical exposure when the gear employment aboard contracted WHEREAS, in excess of a Coast Guard regulations, which the work to breathe air through is worn. tankers, tank vessels, and/or bar­ were announced in October 1991, the filters. Since April 15, the federal thousand seaman are registered ges as specified within the mean­ The other type of respirator— agency has required companies each month at the jointly to protect mariners fixim immediate known as positive pressure — employing mariners who may be operated Union-Management ing of the Unites States Coast and long-term health care problems Guard Benzene Regulations, supplies oxygen or air to the per­ exposed to benzene to have in hiring halls, and, that can be caused by benzene. The must possess a current Benzene son wearing it from an outside place an exposure monitoring petroleum based chemical found in source. Members displaying WHEREAS, to ensure that all clearance on their Seafarers Wel­ system. The exposure limit is one affected vessels will have access such items as gasoline, crude oil, jet breathing impairment must wear part fare Plan clinic card, and a valid of benzene per million parts fuel, kerosene and other items can| jbis type of gear when workin, of air (1 ppm) averaged over an to an available Manpower pool in Seafarers Welfare Plan Benzene be absorbed into the human blood with or around benzene. Ex­ eight-hour period. The short-term compliance with the provisions of stream by breathing and/or skin amples of positive pressure limit, which cannot be repeated U.S.Coast Guard (CGD 88-040) Certificate. The current paragraph 12 will contact. respirators include scuba gear anc more than four times a day, is 5 (46 CFR part 30, 151, 153, & be renumbered paragraph 13. air tanks with masks used in ppm averaged over a 15-minute 197), in order to facilitate the Two Tests Needed fire fighting. This action will replace action period. The rules also require that movement of Contracted vessels. Members seeking benZenenumbered 364 dated July 16, a mariner must wait at least an Appeals Process clearance in order to ship on Therefore the Shipping Rules If questions exist concemin hour between exposure periods. shall be amended in the following 1992. tankers and tank vessels will take two additional tests: a complete the test results, the clinic will for­ blood count (CBC) and a pul­ ward the information to an inde­ monary function test (PFT). pendent Medical Review Officer (Seafarers sailing aboard con- (MRO) who will make a fina Members of the Seafarers quired to carry. The Lundeberg tainerships or dry bulkers or other determination if the member can types of vessels are not required to work around benzene or use any Harry Lundeberg STchool of School assistant vocational direc­ hold benzene-cleared documents.) of the protective masks. Seamanship safety teams are tor explained how to look for the In some cases, the MRO wil meeting vessels to pass along to specific names of chemicals, to The CBC is taken once a year. It studies the composition of a advise the member what can be SIU members the latest informa­ see the way they are stored and to person's blood. This test is done to become benzene-cleared tion about benzene, and answer verify what safety equipment is needed because benzene can af­ One example would take place i any questions regarding the new carried on board. fect and impair red blood cells, a member's red blood cell count procedures. Safety team repre­ Byran Cummings, who which ca^ oxygen; white blood is low. The member may be tolc sentatives work from SIU halls teaches firefighting and safety at cblls, which fight infection; and to wait and take the test again if around the country. They go the training facility, reviewed the platelets, which help the blood the MRO believes the member aboard SlU-contracted vessels to different ways members can can increase the count to an ac­ work with Seafarers in the area of protect themselves from breath­ clot. The PFT is required every ceptable level. Other times, the safety. ing benzene while working. The committee met October 7 three years. It is performed by MRO may tell the member to fol­ "With all the tanker and barge having a person blow through a low a medical regimen to in­ o be briefed and ask questions crews we service, the seminar about the regulations and tests for was very useful," said Jim McGee tube into a machine that registers crease the count. Members found to have blood lenzene—a petroleum-based from the port of Houston. his or her breathing capacity. This test determines which of two or respiratory diseases that will chemical that can affect a "I have been able to answer types of respirators a member prevent them from having contact person's blood system—^which many of the questions members went into effect at the start of this have raised thanks to this meet­ month. Staff members from the ing," noted committee member Kermett Mangram reviews a por­ I® !^undeberg School as well as the Don Thornton after returning to tion of the Coast Guard Benzene SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN regulations. Seafarers Welfare Plan discussed the port of Algonac, Mich. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 lecifics about the Coast Guard's To verify coverage, call 1-800-252-4674 lenzene regulations, the imementation of tests needed to ship out on certain vessels and irocedures to protect members working around benzene. Dr. Kenneth Miller, director of ss« the welfare plan's medical epartment, told those attending FRQIIT EXPIRATION DATE M.D. low the SlU-contracted clinics and PPOs would handle the ben­ zene testing. He passed around the new clinic cards and other Port of. materials being sent to the union lalls for the new tests. Benzene cleared: G Yes • No Miller then updated members about the Coast Guard regula­ PFT expires: YEAR tions. He originally discussed the Blood Type: material with the group in June. In order to spot potential Restrictions: iroblems on board tankers, ships, ugs and barges. Bill Foley ad­ (MCK FDmi tB-ISI 7/02 vised the committee how to deal with the material safety data Byran Cummings explains the differences between respiratory sheets that vessels now are re­ protection gear that can be used when working with benzene. New clinic cards will reflect benzene clearance. Safety Teams Review Benzene Regs �NOVEMBER 1992 I I I SEAFARERS LOG 7 Crewmembers help secure the fishing boat. They are (from left) Wiper Justin Golub, QMED D. Panko, Second Mate M. Hainen and Bosun Robert Schwartz. •''va . > yV:/'-jiLlSS J One of the fishermen jumps for the Jacob's I ladder which was I lowered from the deck of the Aries. -i- -V. '' ' • I LNGAri^ Saves Fishennm Adrift in Storm I The second {Taiwanese seaman climbs to safety. AS Bill Boyd (back) | and Wiper Justin Golub (front) watch | the rescue with the first survivor. .• 5 ' 1 ' fe;. I ,--';. "_t I ' ° '''t '.4"- ^ J < j •- A closer look showed the boat was dead in the water 15.5 miles from land. • ,/•( I Arfes crewmembers gather on deck as one of the Taiwanese fisherImen is brought aboard ship. After both seamen were rescued, the I fishing boat was cut loose. - 't^J: . -3' " >^5 Despite being hampered by a severe tropical storm, the SfUcrewed LNG Aries on September 22 rescued two Taiwanese fisher­ men whose boat was adrift 15.5 miles from Yonaguni Island. AB John O'Shaughnessy sighted the Taiwanese cr^t short­ ly after noon. Within an hour, both fishermen were safely retrieved and the Aries proceeded on schedule to Japan. Steward/Baker Dana Paradise, who sent the accom­ panying photos to the Seafarers LOG, said Captain Daniel Spence "was very impressed with the fact that the rescue took only 58 minutes from the time they were first sighted until we actual­ ly had them aboard.... They were put ashore in Japan and were flown back to TaiwM." Captain Spence, in a written report of the rescue, said that after O'Shaughnessy spotted the fish­ ing boat, the Aries "passed the boat close to and noticed an in­ dividual vigorously waving a white cloth. The boat was pitch­ ing and rolling wildly and ap­ peared to be adrift." With the storm causing 35knot winds, high swells and 25foot seas, "Aries was( turned to port, engines slowed and ap­ proached the boat, bringing it along the port side mid-ship," Spence said in the report. "A line was passed to the boat to be used as a sea painter to keep the boat along side. "With the sea painter secured to the boat, the Aries was maneuvered to a position where the boat was under the life raft's Jacob ladder. Even though the boat was rising and falling violently, the first seaman was taken aboard at 1310 hours, and the second seaman at 1312 hours." Once the two seamen were aboard safely, the flailing fishing vessel was cut loose, and the Aries resumed her voyage to Tobata, Japan. Neither seaman had a passport or ID papers, nor could they speak English. Both, however, appeared in good health. SIU members aboard the Aries during these events were Bosun Robert Schwartz, ABs O. BInchik, J. O'Connell, W. Barroner, Bill Boyd, R. Mohamed and O'Shaughnessy, OSs John Sanders, J. Mills and V. Edington, QMEDs C. Jackson, D. Panko and Tom Harris, Wiper Justin Golub, Steward/Baker Paradise and SAs A. Graham, C. Rodriguez and Kenneth Epps. The Aries is operated by Energy Transportation Corpora­ tion. .f ! �• BOmUBBt 1992 B CalUomla Fuel Tex Repealed is The future looks bright for the Queen Mary Hotel, which employes 1,200 members of the Seafarers-affiliated UIW. m Plan for Gaming oniinieeii Mary Backed by Sill in Nov. Eiections Siil=. •/ '• [fr . I'. fc U- The Long Beach, Calif. I tourism industry could receive a j major boost on election day if city voters cast ballots in favor of a proposal which would al­ low gambling on or near the famed Queen Maty hotel and restaurant. The ship's employ­ ees, who are represented by the SIU's industrial division, the United Industrial Workers I (UIW), are working hard to gain I support for the measure. (Two of the five commissioners strongly support keeping the Queen Mary in Long Beach.) Additionally, negotiations for the transfer have ^n on hold since October 5 when Rados gave its inspection report. That report flew in the face of another Rados report issued in June, when the corporation ssdd the ship did not need to be drydocked for another three to five years. Continued from page 3 the repeal of this sales tax exemp­ tion, Crowley had four day boats working in the Los Angeles/Long Beach harbor, each boat fiilly crewed.... Now, since the exemp­ tion has been repealed, Crowley has no day boats " Seafarers See Comeback Willie Rose, a Crowley boat­ man who sails in the steward department, said the repeal was "great news." In an interview with the Seafarers LOG, the 13year SlU member said he hoped the bunkering industry would come back to Califomia. The bunkers tax had brought Los Angeles/Long Beach ship calls from 173 in June 1991 before the levy was imposed to 58 in June 1992. "It was getting pret­ ty slow, but now surely it wiU get a lot better," Rose said. Shipping companies, because of the added cost of fuel in California, stopped obtaining bunkers in Califomia and began securing increased supplies over­ seas, primarily in Japan and Sin­ gapore, said Rose. "Califomia, which had been one of the top three bunkering ports in the world, went down to number 30," he said. Other Crowley SlU members Who participated in the grass roots letter writing campaign to the state's govemor and legis­ lators, expressed satisfaction at having won, but exasperation that it had been enacted in the first place. "It took too long to find out it wasn't working, [the state government] should have never done it in tiie first place," said Rick Crowley, a mate on the Crowley tugboats. Captain Igor Loch, who also works in the Long Beach harbor for Crowley, pointed out tiiai government never seems to leam "They tried a similar tax in ttie late '60s and it didn't work then They should have leamed their lesson.' Looking towards the Januaiy 1,1993 date when the repeal takes effect, Crowley tankerman Mick­ ey M^n said, "1 hope we can ge back the business that we have lost to foreign competition." Seafarer Rose believes the Califomia maritime industry wil take back the bunkering business. "We are one of the busiest har­ bors in the world. When we do the bunkering here, we do it fast, we do it efficiently. We can accom­ modate a ship immediately. UIW Uads Effort A consultant hired by the Port Despite the indecision by of Long Beach recently reported some of the commissioners, the that allowing card-playing for future looks bright for the Queen stakes aboard the renowned liner Muty-Long Beach association, and tourist attraction would Edney said. Beginning with a eliminate any need for public sub­ citywide petition drive, the UIW sidies for the Queen Mary. The and other members of organized Economics Research Associates labor earned the support of city recommended that an upscale, council and overcame the opposi­ SO-table poker club be combined tion of the mayor and the local with clubs for music, magic, com­ newspaper. edy and billiards. This could On September 29, more than produce a net operating income of 300 UIW members from the up to $11.5 per year, the firm Queen Mary packed the city reported. council meeting room, where a The referendum, known as 7-2 vote was cast to keep the ves­ Ptoposition J, "couldjwell be the sel. salvation for the Queen Maty" The city has been taking bids 9th District Councilman Warren for the ship because the Walt Dis­ Harwood told a Long Beach ney Co. decided to stop leasing newspaper. Harwood added that, the vessel after this year. The while the ship appears destined to entertainment company had remain in Long Beach regardless planned to build a theme park on of the outcome of the referendum, the land around the vessel, but "If voters support Proposition J, had to drop the idea when the state there is no way the Queen Maty did not approve it. would have to leave town." Disney has lost money operat­ Approximately 1,200 mem­ ing the Queen Mary, but Joe Prev- Enthusiastic about the repeal of the Califomia bunker tax are Crowley SlU members working in the Los bers of the UIW are employed ratil, president of the Wrather Angeles/Long Beach hartior. The Seafarers participated in a grassroots lobbying effort to get the aboard the Queen Maty. Corp. and a former operator of the marine bunker fuel tax repealed. They are, (from left in the wheelhouse) John Cox and Mark Miller, No Drydock Needed ship, said he averag^ $6 million (standing) Deso Hrboka, Jeff Rickman, Willie Rose and SlU Port Agent George Tricker. In mid-October, proponents of in annual profits until Disney keeping the Queen Mary in Long took over in 1988. Ptevratil is in Beach rather than selling the ship the running to resume managing Philadelphia Seafarers Rally for Clinton to a foreign interest which would the Queen Mary, and he said he move the historic liner overseas has a simple but spund plan for got more good news. The 56- once again making the tourist at­ year-old ship needs repairs, but a traction profitable. recent inspection led U.S. Navy As one' Long Beach officials to conclude that the ship newsptgier columnist put it,"... would not have to go into drydock if you ask me, [I^vratil's] plans any time soon for those repairs. and his proven track record merit "TTiat makes me all the more con- support ftom all of us who want firtent we will be able to keep the to save the ship " Queen Mary here," said Steve Famous Liner Edney, the UIW's national direc­ The 1,020-foot Queen Mary tor. sailed from 1936 to 1967, when it The Navy's findings con­ was purchased by the city. During tradict those of Rados IntmiaWorld War n, it saved as a troop tional Corp., which carrier. recommended the ship be The Long Beach Cultural drydocked as soon as possible. Heritage Commission recently The Long Beach City Council voted to endorse an application to wants to keep the attraction in the have the Queen Mary listed in the city, as evidenced by its recent National Register of Historic vote to prevent sale of the ship to Places. (That recommendation is a foreign buyer. The Harbor in a series needed for official one Commission recently agreed to give die ship to the city at no cost national recognition.) The ship is and to contribute toward its the last surviving trans-Atlantic Working in behalf of Govemor Clinton by assisting in rally preparations are Philadelphia Seafarers. renovation. But the commission luxury liner of its era. The UIW began refnesenting They are (from left, front row) Jay Chapin, Scott Smith, Ed Brown, John Lynch, Ed Kelly, Joe has wOSled on whether or not it (second row) Mike Musick, Bull Murray, Steve Sheeran, Bill Mullholland. Joe wants to sell die vessel even if the workers at the 365-room Queen Mielochowski, McKeown and Bob Andrioni. buyor were to move it overseas. Mary Hotel in 1970. .X-.x Y?.: �mmmM mwEMVfi? fme State-of-the-Art Thermo King 111119 Unit I Added to Lundoborg School's Teaching Aids Seafarers upgrading at the new unit will be of particular in­ Lundeberg School now have the terest to those upgraders enrolled opportunity to become experts in in the refrigeration courses, it also the operations of the industry's will be used extensively in the most advanced refrigeration unit, electrical maintenancecourse and thanks to a donation by SlU-con- other QMED classes. tracted employer Sea-Land Ser­ "The Ml9 generation of vice, Inc. machines has some features that The largest U.S.-flag liner have just been introduced in the company last month provided the market," said Malzkuhn. Having Lundeberg School, located at the the equipment at the Lundeberg Paul Hall Center for Maritime School allows Seafarers to keep Training and Education in Piney abreast of the latest technologic^ Point, Md., a Thermo King M19 innovations in containerization, [ refrigeration unit. he said. In supplying the refrigerated Among the features Malzkuhn container unit, Sea-Land Vice said were unique to the Thermo President Roy Tolley said the King M19 are a microprocessor company "was happy to be able to that allows customer tracking via contribute to the training of a communication link, a very user Seafarers." Tolley added, "This friendly control box consisting of unit is the latest state-of-the-art panels instead of a pull-out tray and will enable the staff at Piney system, the capacity to maintain Point to train upgraders using the extremely stable and exact best equipment." temperatures over long periods of time while also controlling the Lundeberg School Instructor humidity within the box. Eric Malzkuhn, who teaches the refrigerated containers-advanced "The M19 represents the very maintenance course and the latest in transport refrigeration refrigeration systems main­ technology—both in terms of tenance and operations course, capacity control and in terms of expressed great enthusiasm for how the machine is controlled having the Thermo King Ml9 electronically," said Malzkuhn. Vocational Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (right) thanks Sea-Land Repre­ unit at the school for upgrading It is very exciting to have it at the sentative Roy A. Tolley for the company's donation of a Thermo King unit to the Lundeberg School's vocational department. courses. He noted that while the school," he added. Al/ieif Towing Rates UmdtRmrg Class 'BenoRclal' Eight Seafarers who sail for Allied Towing of Norfolk, Va. completed an intensive two-week engine course at the Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. The school developed a spe­ cial curriculum with the company to create the course which ran from September 21 to October 1. Course Well Received "All of the men thought it was beneficial," W. Bruce Law, AUied's executive vice president told the Seafarers LOG. "Be­ cause of all the positive com­ ments that have come through, we plan to do it again with other members." Bill Foley, the school's assis­ tant vocational director, stated the Inspecting the pump discharge line on a hydraulic system are members of the Allied Towing engine class. students had a lot to study in a From left to right are Tom Claussen, Harry Toohey, Instructor Bill Foley, Steve Ingvaldsen, Charlie Egan, short period of time. He recalled Buddy Gibbs, Joe Johnson, Jimmie Smith and Dal Burrus. that they were very attentive. companies to provide members With a variety of equipment in with the most up-to-dateinforma­ Allied's fleet, the members tion on equipment to allow them reviewed the fine points of to perform their jobs better. "The ALCO, Detroit Diesel, EMD fe^back we have received fol­ (GM's Electro-Motive Division) lowing thiscourse and others like and Fairbanks Morse engines. it lets us know companies ap­ The power on the company's preciate the job being done at the seven tugboats range from 1,000 school," Sacco said. to 2,500 horsepower. Based in Norfolk "They also studied the chain of While Allied Towing's opera­ events in the operation of the en­ tions are based in Norfolk, its gines, fuel oil systems, cooling equipment can be found along the waters, lube oil systems and start­ Atlantic and Gulf coasts. ing air systems," added Foley, One of the tugs is used for who serv^ as the class instructor. bunkering in the Hampton Roads ''Also, two days were spent study­ and Chesapeake Bay areas. ing arc welding and oxyacetylene Another carries phenoil, a chemi­ cutting." cal used in a variety of items from Positive Feedback cough syrup to plastics, from SIU Executive Vice President Frankfort, Pa. to Hopewell, Va. Joseph Sacco noted the Lun­ The other five sail along the deberg School continually is coastline with oil, sugaror chemi­ Looking at an indicator on a hydraulic filter are (from left) Buddy Gibt)s, working with SlU-contracted cals in their holds. Charlie Egan and Joe Johnson. SEAFAWISUe 9 Features Of the Thermo KingM19 The most advanced refrigeration unit avaiiabie to shippers and used tty shipping (XHnpanies is ttte Thermo King M19. Seafarers, along with licensed per­ sonnel, have many shipboard responsibilities relating to reefer boxes. With a Thermo King M19 refrigeration unit at the Lundeberg School, Seafarers attending upgrad ing opportunities will have an oppor­ tunity to extensively familiarize themselves with the unit and all of its features. Among these are; An advanced microprocessor con troiler vriiich monitors and regulates CF-II unit performance, incorporating the thermostat, digital thermometer, fault indicarion, data recording, selec­ table pre-trip and remote monitorinj capabilities into one self-containec package. A new control algorithm allows the microprocessor to control both the discharge and return air tempera­ tures. This algorithm forces the return air temperature as dose as possible to setpoint whilesimultaneously limit­ ing tfre length of timethe discharge air temperature can remain trelow setpoint. The new extendedpre-trip function conducts five basic tests with stun­ ning accuracy—heating capacity, defrost, cooling capacity with high speed evaporator fans, cooling capacity with low speed evaporator fans andcooling/temperature control. The micrd>rocessor's proportion­ al-integral temperature control algo­ rithm regulates a single, direct acting modulation valve located in the suc­ tion line. The modulation valve varies die system cooling capacity by throt­ tling the suction gas. When the modulation valve is closed, an orifice in the valve pemiits refrigerant to return to the compressor for compres­ sor oil return and heat rejection. The modulation valve eliminatesthe need for a separate suction solenoid line, or liquid injection line and related frost on the compressor body. The microi^rocessor monitors and records trip data including the supply and return air temperatures, alarm codes, operating modes, power up, set point change and optional cold treatment information. Information can be recorded in memory every half-hour for trips up to 40 days and every hourfor trips up to 80 days. Trip data can be retrieved through a spe­ cial portable computer or a spedai remote monitor terminal to produce detailed reports of system perfor­ mance. A totally enclosed drive motor fea­ tures a solid cast iron frame for max­ imum protection against moisture and salt water corrosion. Because no motor windings or internal com ponents are exposed to the refrigera­ tion system, reliability problems associated with motor winding over­ heating or incompatible compressor lubricants are avoided. Centrifugal blowers with backwardinclined blades circulate 6200 cubic meters of air around the cargo every tiour (3650 GFM), providing up to 1.4 air changes per minute on 40 foot containers.Backward-indinedbiower Wheels maintain high veiodty airflow in partial and fully loaded containers. A humktity control option allows for the regulation of the relative humidity iniside the container. Relative humidity set points from lOpercentto 100 percent allow tar exterwlve cus­ tomizing of settings based on cargo which can range from candy to furni­ ture to electronic CdTtaonenta to fresh taiits and vegetables. A humidity sensor and solid-state controller automatically maintain the proper air moisture content. To decrease the humidity level, the electtte evaporator heaters are ener­ gized to increase the coding load on the evaporator coil and condense moisture out of the return air stream. To increase the humidity level, atomized water isinjected directlyinto the dtecharge air stream. •4.- • % Ti !,W Source: Thermo King Coqmation; CF-ll Conto/ner RefrlgeraUon Syetarns; Brochure entfttod Thermo IQng CF'II. if • ; �10 w.ii;---' •• ffOVEMVER rme SEAFARERS LOG ' Transferring fuel from one ship to another at a distance of 80-1GO feet while moving at 12 to 16 knots, setting up a portable ventilation system known as a "Red Devil blower" and operating a monster forklift capable of lifting 56,000 pounds are just a few of the assignments a Seafarer may have while working aboard one of the military s fast sealift ships. To prepare for a job on one of the military's sealift ships, which are operated by a commercial shipping company and crewed by civilian seamen. Seafarers participate m a rigorous course of "istruction conducted by Lundeberg School teachers either at the SIU training facility itself in Piney Point Md. or on the ships. The Seafarers school prepares seamen who traditionally have sailed on commercial vessels in operations unique to military ships assigned to a sealift role. The course covers the handling of the Hagglunds crane; helicopter operations, which are critical to a vertical replenishment maneuyer; damage control, underway replenishment and the use of forklifts of all sizes. In the most recently held sealift courses, Lundeberg School instructors Bill Hellwege and Jeff Swanson spent a week with Seafarers aboard each fast sealift ship, meeting with two ships crews at a time In August and September, the Lundeberg hand-held radio communication procedures were conducted. Seafarers conducted maneuvers —from slewing to the right and left to raising and lowering the jibs and hoisting the hook, Maneuvers were executed using both the single and twin functions of the Hagglunds crane, Expert Maneuvers During the sealift course, Seafarers perfected their forklift truck maneuvering skills. Pracsessions took place on the three types of forklift trucks found on the fast sealift ships, known as SL7s (a term left over f^om the days when these ships ^^^e in the commercial trades), p^m the Hyster lift, a behemoth forklift truck capable of lifting gg^oOO pounds, to the smaller electric forklift trucks and small (jiesel types. Seafarers became adept at operating each piece of equipment, Knowing how to use the contents of the damage control locker an important part of the sealift course, said Hellwege. Contents include oxygen breathing apparatuses (OBAs), self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs), shoring kits to prepare portable beams in an emergency, as well firemen's suits, bracing, port^^le ventilation systems, port^ble pumps and tools of all kinds y^e damage control section of t^e course included a courtesy ing^tion of all equipment in the lockerandensuredthelockerwas USNSAlgol and USNS Denebola equipped to military ® specification^ Seafarers also USNS RegulUsand USNS Polli^ conducted a series of drills with crews in New Orleans, the Jackof the equipment so that all r?cMc n shipboard personnel know how to A f"fu w provisions in the event of an emergency or breakout. Seafarers of the USNS Altair and An UNREP exercise was con­ USNS Bellatrix. ducted in which the cargo transfer Unreps to Cranes operation was simulated. Each The one-week refresher Seafarer assumed his or her course covered underway UNREP position and executed all replenishment (UNREP) proce- the steps of an underway dures, crane operations and main- replenishment operation. Thus, tenance, review of damage while remaining docked, the crew control locker contents and usage can practice and refine their of its equipment and forklift UNREP skills, maneuvers, said Hellwege in an Hellwege commented that he interview with the Seafarers found the officers and crews very LOG. receptive to this type of training and Since eveiy fast sealift ship is was looking forwaid to the next visit, outfitted with four Hagglunds The Lundeberg School .sealift cranes, two forward and two aft, course, which was instituted in all hands must be familiar with its the mid 1980s, has more than operation, said Hellwege. The 2,000 Seafarer graduates. In addicrane training also covered deck tion to conducting sealift courses maintenance—from lubrication at the Piney Point training to checking the brakes and slush- facility, the school's sealift ining the wires. Additionally, structors have conducted more Seafarers practiced operating the than 70 on-site training 50-ton crane. Hand signalling and programs. �ISi' mwemaisai XAFABBtSLOe :•% •' 11 Polls Show Load By Cllnhui/Gon found one SIU member among those interviewed who siaid he had not made up his mind. Bill way things have been done for the Fielding, an AB taking advanced past 12 years." He said Bush had to fire fighting, CPR and first aid satisfy Ws supporters—big business courses, said he was unhappy and the rich. "That's why everyone with all three presidential can­ is struggling—the people that i^y didates. "The Republicans had 12 work aren't rrtaldng it" years to get domestic policy in Concern for using American order. They haven't done that.... taxpayer monies to promote American jobs recently has come Clinton's record in Arkansas is to the fore as a topic on the not all that good.... Perot doesn't candidates' agenda. Exposes strike me as the kind of person we bank on," said Fielding, a aired on television in September can three-year member of the SIU and October have caught U.S. who sails from Norfolk. government agencies funneling In Jacksonville, Seafarers Sinclair Wilcox and Mark P. Moran show their support for the Democratic News reports indicate that in­ nominee for president. monies to foreign interests to terest in the election ap­ recruit American businesses to establish production facilities in pears very high. Hundreds of thousands of individuals have foreign countries. added their names to the voter "I'm tired of seeing my tax rolls, registering to vote for the money go to pay another country first time. Political analysts Continued from page 3 to take my job/' said Frederick predict a high voter turnout. The Gibson, a QMED who sails from Seafarers interviewed for this ar­ With a lot at stake to get the the port of Baltimore. The twointended to vote. In fact, ticle all country moving again, the SIU and-a-half year SIU member said three already had voted by absen­ joined with the AFL-CIO, the na­ he wants his tax money to tee ballot. tional federation of labor, in en­ promote American jobs. "I knew I was going to be here dorsing the Clihton/Gore ticket "I'm voting for Clinton be­ at the school, so I voted before for president and vice president. cause I want to have a job. I'm not came," said Smilari. In the four years that George sure if Bush gets another four Fielding, although he hasn' Bush has been in the White years I'll have one," Gibson said. selected a presidential candidate Many in the electorate are as yet, remains determined to House, hundreds of thousands of basing their vote on local con­ vote. "I am not going to pass up American jobs have been lost. cerns. Seafarer John Smilari, an this opportunity. I intend to use Recent reports have revealed how U.S. tax dollars have been used to AB taking the celestial navigation my constitutional right." close factories in this country and course, said he is concerned with As the candidates enter the last transport those jobs to countries the environment. His presidential week of campaigning, polls indi­ in the Caribbean and Central vote goes to Perot. "I see it as a cated that over the eight days America that feature low-wage, protest vote," said Smilari, who spanning the three debates be­ low-safety and low-environmen­ started his SIU career as a trainee tween Clinton, Bush and Perot, at the Lundeberg School in 1977. the Democratic nominee had ex­ tal standards. All this took place Assisting the Clinton campaign team at a Philadelphia rally are "I'm sick of both parties—the panded his lead in the polls. after Bush promised to create 30 Seafarers Sean Ryan, John Lynch and Bob Mulvaney. Democrats spend too much Bush's favorability ratings million new jobs in eight years in money and the Republicans are slipped since the presidential America. Clinton has promised to stimu­ just for the big guys." debates, reported AP, and the late job creation with a "Rebuild Turnout Will Be High latest polls find Clinton 17 to 19 America Fund" by investing dol­ National polls show that some points ahead. Perot remains a dis- lars to rebuild the nation's com­ 10 percent of the American voters tant third, although his munication, transportation and are undecided. Mirroring this favorability ratings surpassed the environmental systems. While average, the Seafarers LOG president's, said AP. Clinton has served as governor of Arkansas, that state has seen an increase in private sector jobs while the nation actually has lost jobs in the last four years. Question: What is the most Tom Jen­ Besides job creation, other is­ sen, Medical important issue in this year's sues like health care, trade, family presidential and congressional Services Of­ leave, workplace safety, striker elections? ficer — We protection and maritime reform (Asked of SIU members in the need more will be affected by the make up on support for union hall in Mobile.) the 103rd Congress. A total of 35 Reginald our merchant U.S. Senate seats will be up for seamen. Con­ Watkins, grab while all 435 members of the Mew Orleans-based Seafarer Brian Billac talks over prospects for a gress needs to Bosun — We House of Representatives will be maritime reform bill at a campaign event in Baton Rouge, La. with should have make sure we have jobs. We are elected November 3. underpaid for the work and Senator John Breaux (D-La.). more work for sacrifice we are doing. We need seafarers. We need more more recognition from the politicians in Washington. jobs. 'i; , y '• Continued from page 3 SIU Members Rally for Election Candidates • . I, • ' Inquiring Seafarer '• •: LLoyd Willie Palmer, Manuel, Steward/ Recertified Baker — The Steward — economy is Jobs, as usual. the most itii- I There are not portant issue. that many There are no ships. The jobs. We want jobs don't to work. We want to see more come that regularly.' ships. Calvin Miles, Recer­ tified Bosun — The North American Free Trade Agreement. I'm against it. It takes jobs from American Citizens and seafarers. V.T. Nix, QMED — The same thing everyone else is saying: more jobs— especially for merchant seamen. .. . • • . •.' .r Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) is flanked by Seafarers from the New Orleans hall at a state campaign function for Governor Clinton. From the left are AB Brian Billac (partly pictured), Johnston, SA William Larse, SA Don Martin and Seafarer Duke Duet. J" •r. -'rj ' • M-''' . 'I.'- �;i. 12 M0milKR1992 SSAFJUmSWG Sea^LandIndependence Begins New Far East-to-Europe Run The Sea-Land Independence has begun scheduled runs be­ tween the Far East and Europe. Its final voyage on the South China Sea run, which came to an end in early September, was a good trip, reports Bosun Francis Adams, who sent the enclosed photos to the Seafarers LOG. The 22,957 deadweight ton vessel has been in the same four ports every two weeks while on the South China Sea run. Typical­ ly, the containership spent two days in Hong Kong, one-and-ah^days in ^ohsiung, two days in Yokohama and one-and-a-h^ days in Kobe. When th^ vessel comes out of the shipyard, it will start the Far East to Europe run—Singapore, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Busan, Kobe, Yokohama, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Rotterdam, Felixtowe, Hamburg, Rotterdam and back to the Far ^t. Seafarers on board the SeaLand Service vessel during its last run not only conducted their dayto-day duties, but also assisted in readying the ship for its entry to the shipyard. The Sea-LandIndependence's last South China Sea run proceeded smoothly, reports Secretary and Chief Steward Nancy Heyden in the ship's minutes. Sii'-iX,.., • Readying the shipfor a stint in the shipyard are Bosun Francis Adams Oeft) and AS Peter Bean. •w , •'! i: y'.W'. AB Ken "Cruise Director" Fisher makes sure the deck is spotless. The sailing board's entries will change when the new run begins, Chief Steward Nancy Heyden (left) gives her friend. Amy, a tour of the ship in Yokohama, a port which will remain on the ship's itinerary. Leonard Bartlett gives the ship a new coat of paint. Liberty Spirit Cairles Grain to Haifa The MV Liberty Spirit's Voyage 22 completed its mission without a hitch, reports Bosun J.R. Wilson, who supplied the photos on this page to the Seafarers LOG. Loaded withwheat and yellow com, the LtTrcrry Spirit set sail from New Orleans to Haifa, Is­ rael, the country's chief port. The vessel left the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea to retum to Houston, completing the voyage in a 46-day period. Taking a few minutes' break between chores on the 46-day trip are Manning the 738-foot, 64,000 ABs T. Jackson (left) and Donnie McCawley. deadweight ton dry bulker was "a fine crew," said Seafarer Wilson, a 24-yearmember of the SIU who ^aduated from the union's recer­ tified bosun program at the Lundeberg School in June 1991. The Liberty Spirit's cargo is part of the United States government's aid package to Is­ rael, a democratic country with close ties to the U.S. which was Meals served during Voyage 22 are prepared by, from left. Chief Cook declared an independent state in M. Aguilar, GSU D. Williams and Chief Steward R. Cavalcanti. The 1948. galley team received high praise from crewmembers. Members attend the last ship's meeting before entering port for a payoff. Pictured here are, from left, GSU G. Toomer, Recertified Bosun J.R. Wilson and Chief Steward R. Cavalcanti. t 1^. j 'I;-:'-- I' Meeting in the crew's mess are, from left. Chief stewardR. Cavalcanti, The Uberty Spirit unloads its On the bridge of the Liberty Spirit are, from left. Chief Mate Bruce AB Eric Young. Chief Cook M. Aguilar and AB Donnie McCawley. cargo in the port of Haifa, Israel. Oberg, Captain Peter Kanellos and AB Kenneth Hallman. . , _ __ mil .1 .s 'r. : 1-:' I • -.i'- I "r-., J J- •• -• '• '.ill �jati -.-"I" myEMKR 1992 SEmUtERSLOG fr.rf-, : Lundeberg School Supplement 13 TTiis handy version of the Lundeberg Schools catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a con­ venience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. Guide to 1993 Lundeberg School Courses O pportunities to upgrade work skills and consequently increase pay rates are available to SIU members through the union's Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Seafarers, in planning for 1993, can use this special supplement of the Seafarers LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School, in this month's supplement, the Lundeberg School's 1993 schedule is published. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date schedules. Courses at the Lundeberg School continually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field. The upgrading curriculum includes courses for all unlicensed shipboard ratingsdeck, engine and steward—as well as some classes leading to licensed shipboard positions. Most courses lead to U.S. Coat Guard endorsements. What follows is a brief summary of each of the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eligibility requirements vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check with the Lundeberg School s admissions office. For further information, contact the Seafare^ The Lundeberg School.located at the PaulHall Center for Maritime Training and Education Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD in Piney Point, Md., offers courses for Seafarers to upgrade their skills and, thus, increase 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. their earning power. DECK DEPARmENT COURSES Able Bodied Seaman 'm ' ''V; '•-.XXX-- : ,-x'tx^ This special six-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB^ It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, firefighting, emergency proce­ dures, first aid, undenvayand vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck opera­ tions. The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The U.S. Coast Guard-approved course consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application, including radar theory, observation, opera­ tion and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simula­ tion equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuver­ ing of a vessel, plotting cour­ ses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. This 13-week course con­ sists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seaman­ ship, rules of the road, ship« building, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. This material includes all sub­ ject areas found on the Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Shiphandling Simulator The Coast Guard-ap­ proved shiphandling simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck person­ nel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of seatime on ves­ sels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development indue include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel tran­ sits, entering and departing various ports, coastal naviga­ tion, Navy-related operations such as convoy and under­ way replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emergency shiphandling. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of in­ struction leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited ton- nage up to and including 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and interna­ tional rules of the road, pilot­ ing in coastal waters, weather observations and forecast­ ing, shiphandling, cargo equipment—handling and stowage, stability, safety, basic and advanced fire fight­ ing, first aid, CPR, ship's busi­ ness and shipboard routine. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the Coast Guard license exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and including 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identifica­ tion, as well as care and use of the sextant. Lifeboat/Water Survival 1; The five-week course of in­ struction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial running fixes by sun-stars-planets. The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman cer­ tification consists of class­ room work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also learn different survival methods and use of emer­ gency radio and distress sig­ nals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/ coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a Coast Guard ex­ amination in this course. Continued on next page idkiik �.. f• ^ '• ^ •: • • • J?"'"l':- INWEMBHl fS» ii-s;;'.. QMED-Any Rating VK-- The curriculum for certifica­ tion and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings; pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine mechanic. The course of instruction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as prac­ tical training. tVi. electric motors and controllers and various shipboard electrical systems. Practical shop training in­ cludes lighting circuits and fix­ tures, maintenance and trouble-shooting or working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and electrical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eight-week course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance and Operations training. The training ex­ perience will enable the student to assume the duties of a main­ tenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive train­ ing in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble­ shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electri­ cal systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a sys­ tematic approach to trouble­ shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific main­ tenance procedures. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a fourweek course which helps Seafarers develop an under­ standing of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course par­ ticipant individually to ensure a working knowledge of all ship­ board electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recommended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics background. course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reser­ voirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. ''ir- le'- • t'- 'r, •- The six-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of class­ room instruction an^ practical training. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engine room equipment, firefighting, safety procedures, engine room procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main en­ gines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and Fireman/Watertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom main­ tenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency pro­ cedures, tanker development and construction, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operation, cargo measurement, discharging pro­ cedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo con­ trol systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg Schoc' certificate of graduation will be issued. This six-week course of in­ struction leading to certification in refrigeration systems main­ tenance and operations con­ sists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction in­ clude the theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training in­ cludes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration sys­ tem from basic system com­ ponents. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Marine Electrical Maintenance The course of instruction leading to certification in marine electrical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop training. Included in the This four-week course leads study are the theory of electricity, electrical power cir­ to certification in refrigerated cuits, electrical schematics. containers and consists of both electrical test equipment, classroom and practical shop This four-week course, lead­ ing to certification in diesel en­ gine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and pracfical hands-on training. Topics of instruction include diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating prin­ ciples; and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. Associated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems, fuel injection and start­ ing systems will be covered as well. The student will receive prac­ tical training in the operation and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steer­ ing systems, ramps, stern ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of shipboard systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical control and some typical shipboard electrohydraulic equipment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic ^eck crane, electrical relay se­ quenced hydraulic operation together with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The These 6-week courses con­ remainder of the course is sists of the principles of analog devoted to other electroand digital electronics with em­ hydraulic shipboard systems. phasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the oppor­ Oil Spill Prevention tunity to review AC and DC and Containment theory, power supplies, oscil­ lators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operat­ ing practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble­ shooting of analog and digital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. The course of instruction in basic welding consists of class­ room and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxyacelylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the The course of instruction in course, a Lundeberg School hydraulics consists of classcertificate of graduation will be room and practical training, issued. Topics covered in this four-week This one-week course con­ sists of classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training exer­ cises. Topics of instruction in­ clude types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and �wmuBBue K0milBmi99Z IS M^ommmmm pgii^/w;viN0SPE6Mir)^ ni pTii II iiiw their proper use. Upon comple­ Assistant Cook Utility tion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation Leading to certification as as­ and the 24-hour hazardous sistant cook, this seven-week waste 'operations response course includes both classroom card, known as a "hazwoper" and on-the-job training. Topics card will be issued. covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of Deep Sea/Inland vegetables, cooked salads, Engineering License Exam sandwiches, breakfast foods Preparation Course and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanita­ tion, dietary values, work or­ ganization and the use of recipes. Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering officers. This has resulted in an expan­ sion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (un­ limited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying ex­ perience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. beginning in 199!, the Lun- ' deberg School has offered an integrated program of study opehlo all qualified licensed en­ gineer candidates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Additionally, Coast Guard-certified instruc­ tion will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the pur­ pose of engineering license ex­ amination preparation also is available by special arrange­ ment. The nine-week course lead­ ing to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job train­ ing in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the bakir^ of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will con­ centrate on dessert and break­ fast preparations, sanitation and work organization. Careful attention to recipe requirements also is highlighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The stu­ dent also will concentrate on identifying meat cuts by the use ' • ii11 II -j""Tn i ilifc ii i Vrr''' imimrmr ii w'l ii i Tiiiig 'n 'im'TTrii'irrir"iTii ffii "nrTT ' ~i T HM" hi •!I'IM T' "TTTT^i'm" of charts. Work organization, Each student attending sanitation and the use of upgrading programs at the recipes are included in the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg course. School of Seamanship will par­ ticipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Rrefighting either are re­ quired or may be taken as elec­ tive courses by upgraders in all departments. The nine-week course in­ cludes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work super­ vision, organization, typing, in­ ventory control and requisi­ tioning procedures. Sanitation, nutrition and safety are high­ lighted as well. The student will Because of the unique re­ be actively involved in all quirements of military contracts, phases of the school's food ser­ this course is mandatory for all vice supervision. upgraders. For deck depart­ ment upgraders, it is a fourweek course; for engine and Towboat Inland Cook steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction lead­ ing to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement con­ sists of both classroom lectures and practical application that in­ cludes undenvay replenishment, helicopter operation familiariza­ tion, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lun­ deberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. General Physical Fitness Applicants in this sevenweek course receive classroom Workout programs are in­ and on-the-job instruction in dividually designed to meet the food preparation on board tow- needs of the student. Students boats and tugs. Emphasis is on may participate in free weight, the basic methods of preparing nautilus or universal weight all meals for a crew of six to 12 training which can be used to men. Work scheduling and or­ gain, lose or maintain weight. ganization, menu planning, pur­ Aerobic and swimming chasing, storage of supplies programs also are available. and sanitation controls are em­ phasized. Candidates are First Aid & Cardiopulmonary trained to single-handedly man Resuscitation (CPR) a galley. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this LOG supplement, the Adult Education pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic learning procedures. Workplace literacy skills are included in the Adult Basic Skills classes. Basic skills are stressed that will help Seafarers improve job performance. The courses offered include English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, Developmental Studies, Lifeboat Preparation and a High School Equivalency Program. College Courses Courses of study leading to an Associate in Arts degree in marine engineering technology and one in nautical science are available from the Lundeberg School. Further information on this college level program is available from the Lundeberg School admissions office. The basic firefighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safe­ ly. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical firefighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certificate of comple­ tion from the Lundeberg School which is recognized by the Coast Guard. • 'iW • } After receiving a refresher in basic firefighting to start the two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for firefighting. The course covers how to give con­ cise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and Jand-based fire units. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting training. »lf Industrial Relations Adult Education Schedule -1993 This year there are no set dates for the adult education courses; they are all open-ended. If any member is interested in the High School Equivalency (GEO) course, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course, the English as a Second Language (ESL) course, the Develop­ mental Studies program or the ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation course, they should con­ tact the admissions office for additional informa­ tion and starting dates. M' 1^.:"K Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscita­ tion according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful comple­ tion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Gross. While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seaterers learn how a union contract with the employer protects wages and working con­ ditions. The rights of the union's membership as outlined in the SlU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an un­ derstanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to pro­ vide Seafarers with full informa­ tion on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. & ijy. . �'• \ •, M:'- 16 y^JliSllsiii^ SEAFAKItSLOG mn/gmBiisK 1993 Upgrading Course Schedule T he following is a course schedule for the entire new year—Janiiary through December 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point Md. 20674-0075; telq>hone (301) 994• 0010., Engine Department Upgrading Courses 1-'^ •' if "v-'' Completion Date Date QNffiD - Any Rating January 4 April 12 July 19 January 4 April 12 June? September 27 January 4 June 7 August 16 November 8 January 18 Julys March 29 September 13 January 4 February 1 |i March 26 July 2 Octobers : February 12 May 21 July 16 Novembers February 12 July 16 September 24 December 17 March 12 August 27 May? October 22 Janumy29 March 12 Pi ilMsi ffiSi -ci?' ; •'• ^{ ?:-•'• ;pS'-.:vv' March 15 April 23 June 7 August? September 13 March 1 August 9 November 22 January 4 February 15 March 29 October 25 May 10 October 25 July 2 August 2? Octobers March 26 September 3 December 17 January 29 March 12 April 23 November 19 June 18 December 3 Jhimproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Giperatiohs Basic Electronics Marine Electronics iTechnicianr Marine Electronics Technician n Hydraulics Diesel Engine Technolo^ ll' l.:l' ' <•• -n ' * , K.'. >';• •. Welding ' .ii • I" Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance •,• - - -•••' ,.:-i-.: - Jfs Course Able Bodied Seaman ' ,4. --fi Shiphandling ; . --'A': Radar Observer - Unlimited . '• Celestial Navigation '%V. • • ;• . H - - :. XiiiidMate •••*• 'i' Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up , Basic/Advanced RrefighUng - Tankerman Sealift Operations & ' Mainteiiance •V ' Course ' > ' Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Completion Date March 29 May 24 July 19 September 13 November 8 February 15 April 26 June 21 August 23 September 27 Novembers January 11 March 1 April 19 May 17 July 12 August 16 September 20 November 1 January 18 March 15 May 24 July 19 November 22 January 4 May 3 August 30 May 7 July2 August 27 October 22 December 17 February 26 May? July 2 September 3 October 8 November 19 January 15 March 5 April 23 May 21 July 16 August 20 September 24 November 5 February 12 April 9 June 18 August 13 Dewmber 17 April 16 August 13 December 10 - Prosram Steward Recertification _ 5 Completion Check-in Date Date All open-ended. Contact admissions office for starting dates. Check-in Date February 1 June 28 March 29 October 4 Completion Date March 8 August 2 May 3 November 8 SHLSS Coiiege Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-in Date January 4 April 17 July 19 Completion Date February 26 June 4 September 10 r ~ ~ ~ ''nnAbimdMAL VpGEADm lMdm^^ "" I am interested in learning more about the opportunities for upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundel^rg School of Seamanship. Please send me addi­ tional information and an application form. Full name; Street address or P.O. Box: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code): I am an SlU member: • Deep Sea G Lakes Book No.: U Inland Waters G Pacific SS No: Send this form to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674. 11/92 j ;• -li ' "I'i Completion Date February 19 March 19 May 29 August 6 November 12 January 15 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 4 July? July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17 January 29 March 26 May 21 July 23 September 17 November 12 May 21 January 29 April 16 June 4 July 30 September 24 November 19 Recertification Programs Bosun Recertification Check-in Date Check-in Date February 15 March 15 May 24 August 2 November 8 January 4. February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 6 January 19 March 16 May 11 July 13 September? November? April 26 January 4 March 22 May 10 July 5 August 30 October 25 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Deck Department Upgrading Courses J; Course Lifeboatman Check-In Course Fiicman/Waterte^ &Oaer i:-.' .. •I;P/ • SaMv Specialty Courses • - WH-' — • y.' �MiMiiliiM , :3v- SEnnuieRsiw ir itv-A'i' ' mmillBER1992 •'i-??/'-. . ;•: ,'i :-- Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Ml Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC Trip Rdiefs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT New York •"29''"^'''r"i6l 10 15 14 4 32 7 61 28 3 Philadelphia 9 j'Mft: 4 0 2 1 4 0 14 10 ''i:. -t 4 9 Baltimore 3 10 ii, 17 14 Norfolk 9 14 5 24 11 23 9 13 9 5 Mobile 8 0 13 7 18 29 23 21 40 New Orleans 22 12 14 1 33 19 30 il"8 30 i:i^T3 5 50 Jacksonville 35 42 18 55 25 11 43 San Francisco 26 10 19 0 •? 1-; 36 8 8 17 18 5 14 23 Wilmington 23 20 8 15 24 45 28 21 1 Seattle 16 8 2 6 2 5 0 9 2 Puerto Rico 16 8 13 13 20 14 4 6 22 Honolulu 30 36 18 14 -'"'127 .'•'ft ->9 •: Houston 19 •IffIt ,36 1 0 •' ^ 2 2 3 ftlMilol 1 0 0 St. Louis ftftV>--:3--s4 4 25 ^ • 1 1 ftfttft 13 3 Piney Point 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 Algonac 232 35 48 371 391 164 142 107 240 220 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 14 ;6 16 2 7 New York 22 •-Mi'Mii: 'v 6 6 5 2 ftftd"'0 1 • 2 M'": 2 Philadelphia 2 .ftftift' 5 0 -...• •• 7 9 5 2 8 . 1 5 Baltimore 5 5 10 17 3 5 10 5 15 3 Norfolk 0 10 17 24 9 1 3 3 8 11 Mobile 28 9 34 3 9 0 11 4 14 New Orleans 22 32 20 31 3 0 10 4 17 Jacksonville 19 35 19 33 0 0 8 11 13 13 San Francisco 20 23 16 13 4 1 3 5 6 10 7 Wilmington 26 12 25 3 5 2 13 7 18 10 Seattle 0 2 3 1 0 3 8 0 4 3 Puerto Rico 13 18 4 9 10 3 9 9 11 4 Honolulu 14 28 0 26 -•ft.-l" 10 11 15 13 Houston • -^M 1 0 2 0 1 1 3 •"ft.- 0 1 St. Louis 8 27 . 3 :-2 • 0 3 0 11 ftft-'.-ft3-Piney Point 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 152 302 248 38 21 88 98 75 158 143 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ftft::.:ft:;vft29 20 ftft-4.-' 7 1 4 9 13 New York 3 3 ftft: ;2 0 1 1 1 2 •' 3 Philadelphia 2 0 , 4 2 4 0 2 3 2 :-ift; 0 Baltimore 2 4 3 3 •": 15 5 5 3 5 11 Norfolk 4 3 13 8 0 3 0 4 1 5 2 Mobile 5 22 13 2 0 3 10 1 9 New Orleans 11 16 0 20 4 0 -ft" 0 9 4 10 Jacksonville 15 36 5 82 9 8 0 28 •ft 2 27 San Francisco 29 •-5' 8 26 2 0 3 8 2 •ftftftl 1 Wilmington 18 7 28 13 4 1 4 21 4 5 21 Seattle 1 3 9 2 0 1 2 1 2 6 Puerto Rico 23 31 22 53 12 17 11 16 16 23 Honolulu 1 15 3 1 3 sO. •'. •-V'" y 7 13 . • Houston 0 0 0 0 0 I;, :• 1 1 • • 1 iSlft^i St. Louis 4mm. {5 l>^4,, 0 1 4 2 3 16 4 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 70 278 91 21 62 121 39 123 171 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 89 78 24 0 0 20 8 27 43 New York 11 6 0 ...•ftftft:3. 0 1 0 4 2 2 Philadelphia 5 3 11 0 0 12 1 0 14 1 Baltimore 9 23 7 6 9 8 4 7 14 5 Norfolk 13 31 5 0 0 8 0 5 14 3 Mobile 34 56 13 0 5 4 6 13 29 New Orleans 4 12 ^ 45 0 V ''"•v!.'!'- D 24 •"••ft 7 4 Jacksonville 55 47 't4i: 101 11 20 16 Sah Francisco 21 ftft-ftftft,:ia 0 T- - r • 1 3 6 -:.:ft.ift-5 , Wilmington 3 . 19 28 . 13 0 3 11 5 21 10 Seattle 7 14 10 0 1 4 0 4 12 5 Puerto Rico 84 206 7 0 102 45 2 123 62 8 Honolulu P^Jr-ir|ft,: 27 12 3 ' -':ftM'i"9rHouston . 1 0 0 2 0 0 M|^"2 • -^Ift- ;I St. Louis 4 35 0 0: 2 21 0 36 ftft-ft.-3 0 Piney Point 1 6 0 0 0 b 0 0 0 0 Algonac 480 518 152 0 124 165 51 233 311 80 Totals Totals All 177 1,049 1,412» 934 201 457 Departments614 832 454 434 *u • '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 A total of 1,269jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,269jobs shipM> 434jobs or about 34 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were filled by ^ C semonty people. From September 16 to October 15,1992, a total of 177 trip reKef jobs were shipped. Since the tnp relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,520jobs have heen shipped. r\.r • •.M December'92 &January '93 Membership Ueettngs Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Rney Point Monday: December 7, January 4 New York Tuesday: December 8, January 5 Philadelphia Wednesday: December 9, January 6 Baltimore Thursday: December 10, January 7 . I Norfolk Thursday: December 10, Januaiy 7 Jacksonville ; Thursday: December 10, January 7 Algonac Mil Friday: December 11, Januaiy 8 Houston Ml Monday: December 14, January 11 New Orleans ^ Tuesday: December 15, Januaiy 12 Mobile Wednesday, December 16, Januaiy 13 San Francisco Thursday: December 17, Januaiy 14 Wilmington Monday: December 21; Tuesday: January 19* Y- a ft 3 vM ; •' t.' .jj>. ^changed by M.L King holiday Seattle Monday,December 28*; Friday: January 29 ^changed by Christmas holiday San Juan Thursday: December 10, January 7 St Louis Friday: December 18, January 15 Honolulu Friday: December 18, January 15 Duluth Wednesday, December 16, Jmiuary 13 Jersey City Wednesday: December 23, January 20 New Bedford , Tuesday: December 22, January 19 £sch port's meeting starts at 10:30 am. Personals ROYDUNAWAY Please contact Daniel P. Hecker, AB on board the USNSHarkness (T-AGS-32), F.P.O. A.E. 095734015. EUGENE EMORY LANE Please get in touch with your sister. Rose T. Lane. Her address is Rt. 1, Box 112, Goldsboro, MD 21636. •f • •: •mm, li i"ft' 'r% *'''•• • •' M'. , The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Color as well as black-and-white photo^aphs are acceptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate if the photo should be returned. Send photos and identifications to Settfarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 10746. .1 -J 1 • If' �i' "•-•i-v;'!,'.',,- • 18 f«9Z Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International UnlonDlreck^ ' . 1. • '', '.'i. [•- :V. •jot'lv.' li: MidiadSacco ''^sident JcriinFay Sectetary-Treasurer Jose^Sacco Executive Vice President Angustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafiiey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Keiley 'Vice ftesident Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Cora^ Vice President (mff Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201^th Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 8199-0675 ALGONAC 1 520 St. Clair River Dr. g' Algonac, MI 48001 ^13)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 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St JersevCire,NJ 07302 'it (201)435-9424 / i ' MOBILE , 'I 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 n (205)478-0916 NEWBEDFORD 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 PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 32204 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ 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 SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTALREGISTERED All Groups QassCL QassL Class NP Port TOTALSHIFFED All Groups ClassCL ClassL Class NP ••REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class CL aassL ClassNP DECK DEPARTMENT ' 0 Q 29 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 22 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 . O'";:'-le^ -O-. ENTRY DEPARTMENT .0 0 . 18 ' • SI 5 Totals All Departments 0 59 31 0 89 1 0 109 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. I 29 S fe Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlaritic Coast # Gulf Coast y^s & Inland Waters; West Coast Totals Region ipjamtic Coast Gulf Coast iiSc. 4 8 0 19 3 7 0 10 0 12 5 17 TOTALSHIFFED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 4 0 5 2 0 0 17 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 2 59 9 • . 64 2 134 9 11 7i| 0 28 2 3 .. 28 1 34 Q 8 36 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast ir , 0 0 0 Totals 17 1 0 Region ^ : STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Dakes & Inland Watesf West Coast Totals 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 I 0 ^ 0 '0 0 0 2 ' -"- J..-. 0 2 12 0 0 .26 16 1 2 40 17 • 1/ t w - 0 1 .'if'- Vfi' Totals All Departments 38 18 20 36 6 13 217 83 42 * '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. LOOKING FOR OLD HANDS WHO KNOW THE CHELSEA PIERS MODEL SHIPS ONDISPLAY Cf Model builders won't want to miss the dozens of ship models from the _ South Street Seaport Museum's per•i' manent collection on exhibit through February—"Of Sailing Ships and Seal­ ing Wax, 25 Years of Collecting." In 1993 the museum will open three additional exhibitions featuring minia­ ture vessels: "Marine Patent Models," "Model Building in New York City: Twelve Ties to Tradition," and 'Toy Boats from the Forbes Magazine Collec­ tion." To find out more about these exhibi­ tions and related programs, call (212) 669-9400. P®rGALVESTON MEETING k FOR AREA t INLAND VmftffiERS 'i f The regular SIU Inland Division membership meeting for boatmen in the Gulf Coast area will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. The location for tire meeting will be the Ramada Inn at 3801 Highway 73 in Port Arthur, Texas. All area SIU inland members are en­ couraged to attend this informational meeting. VIDEO FOOTAGE NEEDED OFSEAFARERS IN GULF WAR The SIU Communications Depart­ ment is seeking video footage of Seafarers and SlU-contracted ships par­ ticipating in activities related to Opera­ tion Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like to make a copy of the footage and then return the original videotape to the member. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. IFLUSHOTS AT SEATTLE HALL Flu shots will be available to all eligible SIU members and pensioners at the Seattle union hall on Friday, Novem­ ber 6 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Administered by Virginia Mason Occupational Medicine personnel, the inoculations will be given to members and pensioners who are qualified for Seafarers Welfare Plan benefits. Active , members should bring proof of seatime. Please call the union hall at (206) 441-1960 to sign up for the flu shots. Michael J. Mooney is interested in corresponding with any 'old hands' who know of the famous 'Chelsea Piers' along New York City's Hudson River between Little West 12th and 23rd Streets. These piers serviced the great Atlantic liners before operations moved up to 'Luxury Liner Row' in the West 50s. Of sp^ial interest are anecdotes of incidents that occurred at the Chelsea Piers. Early examples of these are: Ca/pa/Aio'j April 19,1912 dramatic ar­ rival with the Titanic survivors and the Lusitania's last sailing on May 1, 1915—both at Cunard's Pier 54. Mooney is interested mainly in anec­ dotes from the late 1910s to the late 1930s at this time. All replies will beanswered. Write to Michael J. Mooney, 140-10 Franklin Avenue, Apt. B44, Flushing, NY 11355-2620; FAX: (718) 886-0253. DID YOU KNOW FATHER JOHN F. CRONIN? I am interested in hearing from anyone who may have known Father John F. Cronin, a priest active in the maritime labor movement in Baltimore in the 1930s. His church was St. Mary's by the Sea. If you have any recollections of this man, please contact Mr. Kim Baker, 3913 Elby St., Silver Spring, MD 20906; telephone (301) 949-2716. , - I �NO¥EMBER 1992 SEAFARB^IM T he Seafarers Pension Plan announces the letiiement of 13 members diis mmitfi. From this dozen, six sailed in the deep sea division while the remainder were inland mnnbers. Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become More than half of those retir­ pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served ing upgraded at the Seafarers the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them Harry Lundebeig School of happiness and health in the days ahead Seamanship during their careers. Four of the retirees—^Robert Cal­ lahan, William Dawson, C.L. the U.S. Coast Guard from deberg School in 1978, then be­ INLAND 1950 to 1953. The deck depart­ came a recertiBed bosun in Ifickenbotam and Josq}h Mor­ EDWARD ment veteran was a recertified rison—graduated fiom the 1982. He lives in Shreveport, L.BRINN, school's highest deck dq)artmmt bosun, having completed the La. 56, joined Lundeberg School program in course, the bosun receitification the SIU as a 1987. Brother Dawson calls program. JOSEPHA. deep sea Brief biographical stetches of Norfolk, Va. home. MCHIRISON, member in these and the odier new pen­ 62, joined April 1963 HAYWOOD sioners follow. the union in in the port GREEN, April 1960 of Norfolk, Va. The native of DEEP SEA 65, joined in the port Belhaven, N.C. served in the the of Detroit U.S. Marines from 1953 to ROBERT Seafarers in He was bom 1957. In 1971 Boatman Btirm J.CAI^„ July 1966 in in Cascade, Iowa and served in converted his union book to "in­ LAHAN, die port of the Air Force from 1948 to land" and began sailing in the 64, joined San Francis- 1955. He helped organize deck department He resides in the CO. A native of Augusta, Ga., Kinsman vessels on the Great Chesap^e, Va. Seafarers in he served in the U.S. Army Air Lakes. Brother Morrison sailed September Force from 1946 to 1949. as a quartermaster on the first ROBERT 1944 in the Brother Green upgraded his en­ ETC LNG vessel rZJVG BURTON, port of Savannah, Ga. The gine department rating at the Aquarius) crewed by SIU mem­ 62, joined Adel, Ga. native sailed in the Lundeberg School several bers. He graduated fi'om bosun the deck department and started his times before retiring as a recertification training at the Seafarers in bosun career in 1951 aboard QMED. He resides in Lundeberg School in 1979 after 1961 in the Alcoa vessels. Brother Cal­ Robertsdale, Ala. upgrading in 1973 and 1977. port of Sairlt lahan graduated from the bosun Morrison has retired to Santa Ste. Marie, recertiBcation program at the C.L.HICKRosa, Calif. Mich. He was bom in Clare Lundeberg School in 1982. He ENBGTAM, County, Mich, and sailed in the lives in Irvington, Ala. 65, joined MANUEL deck department. Brother Burton the SIU in R.VIDAL, has retired to Brimley, Midt WILLIAM July 1965 in 65, joined DAWSON, the port of the Seafarers ALBERT M. PIETROWSKI, 61, joined Houston. in August 62, joined the Seafarers in May the SIU in After serv­ 1957 in the 1961 in his native Philadelphia. October ing in the U.S. Navy in 1964, port of Bal­ After serving in the U.S. Army 1953 in the the Coushatta, La. native began timore. The from 1953 to 1955, Boatman port of New his deck career aboard the SS engine dep^tment niember was Pietrowski sailed as a cook. He York. Bom Manhattan. Brother Hickenbom in Spain. Brother Vidal also signed on for several deep in Aimapolis, botam upgraded at the Luncalls Baltimore home. sea voyages before retiring. He To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done 19 makes his home in Fairless HUls,Pa. WILLIAM McBUNCH, 62, joined the union in September 1971 in the port of St. Louis. Bom in Friars Point, Miss.,.he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. Boatman McBunch sailed as a tankerman. He lives in Selmer, Tenn. ' f .. WALTER REIMER, 62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. The native of New York sailed in the deck department and frequently worked for Crowley Maritime. Boatman Reimer resides in Mcintosh, Fla. LOUIS P. ROLLO, 69, joined the union in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Camden, N.J., Boatman Rollo served as a dispatdier. He calls Philaddidiia home. PETER C. SCHAEFER, 65, joined the union in June 1%1 in his native Hiiladelphia He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. The tugboat captain upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Schaefer has retired to Levittown. Pa. :y 'y-V 4\4 -mv • .-Aft- • -f • '41Ws -i; ilMi Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution re­ quires a detailed audit by cer­ tified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance com­ mittee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, e^h year examines the finances of the imion and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting nqxrrts, specific recommendatiorrs and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AU trast funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various tmst fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their dtemates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fiind financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protect exclusive­ ly by contracts between the urrion and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers App^s Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for tiiis is: Angustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to mem­ bers at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafaros Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail^le in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU membo- works and Hves aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tune, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect tireir contractual rights properly, he or she shortld contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditiorrally has refrained from publishing any ar­ •i r ticle serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which con­ sists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason un­ less he is given such receipL In die event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made wiAout supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been r^uired to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA"nONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all luiion halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clear­ ly set forth in the SIU constitu­ tion and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitied, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the politi­ cal, social and economic inter­ ests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec- • ...f -15 tion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volunta^. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above im­ proper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have b^n violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of ac­ cess to union records or infor­ mation, the member should immediately notify SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Seafarers International Union 5201 Anth Way Camp Springs* MD 20746. if#.. .. •• • S; �&. - • 20 HOVEMBER1992 SEAFAREHS LOG Teamwork Aboard Roesch Keeps The Lakes Crew Going Strong li- •• : The galley gang of Steward Leonard Smith, Second Cook Richard Beilant and Porter Ray Buzwah have kept the crew of the William R. Roesch happy throughout this shipping season. "T%e galley crew is one of the best," noted AB/Watchman Tom Hocking, a 19-year veteran on the Great Lakes. Bosun Brett Fischhach reiterated Hocking's praise of the steward department. Smith told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that teamwork has made the department a hit among the crewmembers. "We work well and complement one another." Without hearing the steward's comments, Fischhach used al­ most identical words to describe the deck department. Known aboard ship and around the Lakes (thanks to their ball caps and tshirts) as the"Roesch Bad Boys," the bosun related, "The only thing 'bad' about this crew is the nick­ name. This is a hard working bunch." Down below, the engineroom keeps humming at the dock or under way. QMED Mark Wyman said he continues learn­ ing about his job from his depart­ ment mates. The 630-foot self-unloader primarily hauls stone, iron ore and coal all over the Great Lakes for Pringle Transit. Filling AB/Watchman Leonard Scotfs plate is Steward Leonard Smith •r ' llsll- .•• Crewmembers watch ck)cking operations to know when to start off­ loading procedures. Second Cook Richard Beilant QMED Don Binkowski heads for Porter Ray Buzwah has been sailstands by to serve dinner. the engineroom. ing on the Lakes for 31 years. I®. The head of the "Roesch Bad AB/Watchman Tom Hocking Reporting for duty is Deckhand QMED Mark Wyman (left) looks over the engineroom board with Boys" is Bosun Brett Fischhach. praises the Hoesc/i'sgailey gang. Wiiliam Bieau. Second Engineer Brian Krus, an SlU hawsepiper. Servicing Sabine Tugs in Lake Charies, La. Aboard the tug rrtan in Lake Charles, La. are (from left) Capt. Tankerman Scott Hardin perfonns Frank Jewell. Asst. Engineer Andrew Chisholm, SlU Patrol­ some needed repairs to the tug man Bobby Milan and ABs Curtis Abshire and Joe Ezemack. Achilles, drydocked in Lake Charles. Tankeiman Joseph MeMn stands Meeting aboard the Spa/tan.a harbor tug, are (from left) Capt. on the deck of the drydocked Sabine Tommy Guidry, SlU Patrolman Bobby Mian, Deckhand Todd tug. Achilles. Wasrtnglon, Engineer JohnBiegalsldandDeckhandGusLeday. USNS Kawishiwi Retins Fnm AcUve MSG Duty After 4,305 underway The 655-foot vessel was built replenishments since 1981 when for the U.S. Navy in 1955. It was it joined the Military Sealift Com­ named after a river in northern mand Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC), Minnesota and was commis­ the USNS Kawishiwi retired from sioned by one of that state's U.S. active duty this summer. senators, Hubert Humphrey. The The fleet oiler, whose un­ vessel always sailed in the Pacific licensed members were repre­ and was homeported first in Long sented by the SIU's Beach, Calif., then Pearl Harbor, Government Services Division, Hawaii. Dubbed the "Special K" was the last of the Neosho-class by crewmembers, the Kawishiwi's vessels to remain on active duty. motto was "Anything, Anytime, Captain L.M. Pivonka, Anywhere." MSCPAC commander, noted In October 1979, the oiler was decotmnissioned by theNavy and the changing of the' guard when he spoke at the ship's decom­ turned over to MSCPAC. After missioning ceremony at the 18 months in the shipyards, the Kawishiwi completed its first un­ Oakland (Calif.) Naval Base. derway replenishment with a "Though new oilers are com­ civilian crew in May 1981. ing on line for MSC, they owe "Anyone who served in the their existence to ships like USNS Navy aboard a West Coast ship Taluga, Passumpsic, Hassayampa, Navasota, Mispillion, the past 10 years probably had Ponchatoula and, of course, contact with us one time or Kawishiwi," Pivonka told the another," said Captain Kerry audience made up of MSCPAC Porterfield, the ship's last master. The ship was towed to staff, civilian mariners and Portland, Ore. where it was guests. "Kawishiwi's legacy and her accomplishments are already prepared to become part of the well established. She has nothing Ready Reserve Force. It since has left to prove. She did everything been towed to Suisun Bay, Calif, that was asked of her and now it's and berthed with the National time to say farewell." Defense Reserve Fleet �•-W* 1992 ET ~ r>-.-..; • . .-jli,. . —^ : -• ' seumfiRsiw 2/ r-j—r- keeping vessel clean. Galley gang of Chief Steward Roman, Chief Cook Gooch and SA All Q. Rahid thanked for good job in galley and good food. llmHatlons, some will be omitted. ment. by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes ere then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. AMBASSADOR (Ctowley American Transport), August 9 Chairman James L. Waldrop, Storetary William Robles, Educa­ tional Director Mikal K. Overgaard, Deck Delegate Charles Whitehead, Engine Delegate Philip C. Pardovich, Steward Delegate Angel L. Correa. Chair­ man announced payoff scheduled for August 12. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done. tion. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into increase in main­ tenance and cure, dental and optical plan and pension benefits. Next port: New Orleans. Samuel E. Mrmroe, Engine Delegate Troy Fiemiiig, Steward Delegate Ronnie Hall. I^ucational director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land DSNS SILAS BENT(Mas Ship Crew asked contracts department Service), August 29 — Chairman Operators), August 22 — Chair­ to investigate returning shipping to M.A. Johnson, Se^etary DJ. man R. Vazquez, Secretary P. six months for A books, four Oemons, Educational Director B. Qoin, Deck Delegate Richard months for B and 60 days for Connell, Deck Delegate Lee A. Higgins, Engine Delegate Fred reliefs. Special thanks given to gal­ Selico, Engine Delegate I^nard Wrrfe, Steward Delegate Jeanette ley gang of Chief Steward DeVile, Steward Delegate Emmanual Bail. Chairman read minutes firom Boissiere, Chief Cook Hall and Laureta. Chairman reminded mem­ last meeting. He noted ice machine Assistant Cook Robert Bright for bers to read Seafarers LOG. He was ordered and cigarette prices best feeding in world. Vote of said captain has asked for list of were lowered. Treasurer repotted thanks extended to deck and engine crew with keys to rec room. $439 in ship's fund. Engine departments—best in SIU. Next Secretary urged crew to upgrade at delegate reported beef over travel port: Norfolk, Va. pay. No beefs or disputed OT Piney Point. Educational dkector asked company to update reading reported by deck and steward ENERGY ALTAIR(ETC), Sep­ delegates. Crew requested commaterial and movies. He asked tember 30 — Chairman Michael LIBERTY SEA (Lihaty Maritime), August 23 — Chairman Richard Warsaw, Secretary Nor­ man Evans, Educational Director James Brack, Deck Delegate Scott Jones, Steward E)elegate Lolita Bon. Chairman stated next port would be Sri Lanka. He reminded members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at the Lundeberg School. He noted every­ thing running smoothly and asked crew to keep vessel clean as it had l)een doing. Educational director AMBASSADOR (Cmwley reminded members to return American Transport), August 30 — movies after viewing to bridge. No Chairman Leon Jekot, Secrietaiy beefs or disputed OT reported. Milton Youmett, Deck Delegate Steward department thanked for Charles Whitehead. Chairman an­ job well done. Crew urged to lock nounced vessel would dock next doors when in port Next port: Sri morning. No beefs or disputed OT Lanka. reported. Seafarers LOGs and posters had arrived. Crew re­ OVERSEAS BOSTON quested new dryer for clothes and (Maritime Overseas), August 13 — chairs in mess area be repaired. Chairman D. EUette, Secretary Galley gang was given vote of M.K. Mueller, Educational Direc­ thanks. tor William Hudson, Deck Delegate W. Kleinke, Engine FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Delegate James P. Raihle, Chemical Carriers), August 30 — Steward Delegate Michael Chairman Richard Wilson, Gramer. Chairman said payoff set Secretary Janet Price, Educational for Femdale, Wash. He reminded Director William Dooling, Deck members to read Seafarers LOG Delegate Kevin Hare, Engine Seafaring members aboard the CJape Hudson enioy a cook-out. They report the food is excellent. for union and woik-related informa­ Delegate John Kasharian, tion. Situation concerning day and Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. sea watches clarified. Educational crew if anyone interested in having pany replace crew stereo/radio. Keith, Secretary D. Gibson, Educa­ Chairman notified crew company director urged members to upgrade basketball court on ship. No beefs Next ports: Otani and Sasebo, tional Director Eric Thorsbonrg, has authorized purchase of at Piney Point Engine delegate or disputed OT reported. Crew Japan; Hong Kong and Singapore. Deck Delegate B. Blount. Chair­ refrigerators for each crew quarter. reported disputed OT regarding asked company for chair for wheel. man noted crew needs new VCR. He advised crew to obtain absentee cleaning int^e ports. No beefs or USNS WILKES(Mar Slap Vote of thmiks given to steward He asked crompany to renew ex­ ballot and vote in upcoming federal disputed OT from deck and Operators), August 23 — Chair­ department. Chairman thanked pired safety equipment. He praised and SIU elections in case they are man R. Kent Seratt, Secretary steward delegates. Crew asked con­ deck crew for hard work over last crew for gcxid work. Educational at sea. He noted crew did very Michael A. Pooler, Deck Delegate director urged crew to upgrade at tracts department in next negotia­ month. Next ports: Oakland and good Job cleaning tanks. Secretary Stanley E. Whittaker. Chairman tions to seek OT for cleaning Long Beach, Calif. Piney Point. No beefs or disputed reminded those interested in fur­ reported receipt of letter from Con­ OT reported. Steward department scavanger spaces. Crew noted thering their education to apply for work clothes dryer needs new heat­ SENA TOR (Crowley American tracts Vice President Augie Tellez thank^ for gocxi food. Next port: a Seafarers scholarship. Education­ ing element, both dryers need new Transport), August 2 — Chairman concerning slop chest. Treasurer Tampa, Fla. al director urged members to take D. Wagner, Secretary Gwendolyn listed $45.20 in ship's fund. Deck lint scrrans, TV antenna needs advantage of educational oppor­ Shinhokter, Educational Director delegate reported disputed OT. No GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex fixed and quarters need new mat­ tunities available at Piney Point Jim Williams, Deck Delegate beefs or disputed OT reported by Marine), September 20 — Chair­ tresses. Chairman notified mem­ Winston Dodson, Engine Delegate engine and steward delegates. Treasurer listed $421 in ship's man C. Leycock, Secretary J. Gon­ bers of death of San Francisco fund. No beefs or disputed OT Crew asked contracts department zalez, Educational Director H. Patrolman Gentry Moore. All agree Curtis Lang, Steward Delegate Andre Keller. Chairman thanked reported. Steward delegate re­ to look into high cost of slop chest Smith. Chairman reported ship in he will be dearly missed. Steward Contracts Vice President Augie Tel- items, extra pay for crewmembers quested clarification from contracts department thanked, especially gcxxl working condition, but going handling aimnunition and setting department on who does sanitary into layup. No beefs or ciisputed Steward Mueller for his homemade lez for straightening out problems boundaries between departments OT reported. Crew thanked galley duties when DEU is required to desserts. Next port: Ferndale, Wash. with travel expenses. He an­ nounced new captain will be on on cleaning chores. Crew thanked gang for job well done. Next port: work on deck cleaning tanks. board when vessel docks. Payoff chief steward for job well done St. Croix. Steward reminded crew galley is OVERSEAS CHICAGO set for August 5. Educational direc­ with little stores and rest of galley not passageway especially w^e (Maritime Overseas), August 3 — FRANCIS HAMMER (Ocean gang for pulling together. Crew tor urged members to donate to cooking is taking place. Crew ad­ Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Chemical Carriers), September 14 thanked for keeping morale up on vised vessel will lay up in Mobile, James Lewis, Educational Director SPAD and upgrade at Paul Hall — Chairman Riclwd Wilson, ship. Next port: Oakland, Calif. Ala. for two to three weeks. Next . R. Lopez, Deck Delegate Kenneth Center. No b^fs or disputed OT Secretary Janet Price, Educational reported. Crew bade farewell to port: Mobile. McLamh, Engine Delegate E. SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON Director William Dooling, Deck Chief Steward Paul Stuhhlefieid Whisenhimt, Steward Delegate (Amsea), September 13 — Chair­ Delegate Kevin Hare, Steward and hoped he has a good vacation. Roger Mosley. Chairman urged Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chair­ Crew thanked Steward Shinholster man Steve Berschger, Secretary members to register to vote. He Bill Collins, Educational Director man asked crew if repair list is up stated all hands should attend ship­ for great Sunday cookouts. Vote of Ron Ladd, Deck Delegate to date. Vessel will be laying up in thanks given to Captain Burke for board meeting because union is ^ Richard D. Hilhert, Engine Mobile, Ala. Educational director his help with bosun. that seamen have. No beefs or dis­ Delegate Victor C. MnU, Steward reminded crew to upgrade at Lun­ puted OT reported. Crew asked Delegate Herhert Hollings. Chair­ deberg School. Treasurer an­ company for TV antenna, sofa and t/L7H4M!AX(Sealifl, Inc.), man announced retroactive pay ap­ nounced $421 in ship's fund. No dryer. August 26 — Chairman Glen proved and checks are being issu^ beefs or disputed OT reported. James, Secretary Tamara Han­ and mailed. He said die steward Crew prais^ steward department SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Season, Educational Director Rex dqiaTtmmt is serving good food and for outstanding job entire trip. Next Land Service), August 29 — Chair­ Bolin, Engine Delegate Hiilip Pat- keqiing vessel clean. Secretary adced port: Mobile. man J. Lnndhn^, Secretary J. ton. Chairman announced vessel members to return dishes and rilvo'Roman, Educational Director Eric would be in New Orleans on ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ ware to galfey. Crew reminded to vice), September 20;— Chairman M. Frederickson, Deck Delegate August 31. Secretary listed repairs upgrade at Lundeberg School. E.1L Gil, Secretary E. Doffoh, Mark L. Lamar, Engine Delegate nerved in bostm, chief cook and Treasurer rqxnted $S(X) in ship's Educational Director E. Bain. No A. Hnssain, Steward Delegate AB quarters as well as gaylord sys­ fund and diiW dozen sh^'s t-shirts beefs or disputed OT reported. ChariesF. Gooch. Chairman tem in galley needs fixing. Educa­ still available far sale. No beefs or Members asked company replace urged members to donate to SPAD. tional director urged members to disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ VCR in crew lounge. Next port: Educational director reminded upgrade at Piney Point Deck and cussed throwing patty in Guam or Charleston, S.C. members to upgrade at Lundeberg engine delegates reported disputed Saipan but reminded no fcxxl from School. Deck delegate reported dis­ OT. Deck delegate also asked mem­ vessel may be taken a^re.Crew tTB BALTIMORE (Sheridan puted OT. No disputed OT or beefs bers to keep noise down in pas­ will take up problem of excessive Transportation), September 5 — reported by engine and steward sageways. No beefs or disputed OT noise on main deck widi captain. Chairman Mhdmel Gnerrin, delegates. LOGs received and dis­ reported by steward delegate. Crew Secretary Andrew Hagan, OS Angel L. Acevedo and CAPE MOHICAN(OMl Corp.), tributed in Yokohama, Japan. Crew reported stowaways on board have Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chief Cook Barney Johnson asked contract negotiating commit­ been assigned work and asked next September 20—Chairman J.£. Steward delegate rqrorted disputed attend meeting on t}oard the tee to look into increasing cap on Roundtree, Secretary RJ). Deboarding patrolman to handle American Heritage. pehsioiis. Whole crew thanked for problems associated with this situa- Boissire, Educational Director CondMuedoHp^e 22 Barbecue at Sea - ^ -M r •J. . •J •, I. On the Heritage I.: •'k: •• �(•c. . •'• J2 llfa^pig^l IS |pr •iW:v; ' :• •K'SW/: -•, Continued from page 21 or. No beefs or disputed OT leported by deck and engine delegates. Crew waiting for nwsshall couch scheduled for replace­ ment two months ago. Next port: St Croix. HB JACKSONVILLE iShendaa Transportation), Septem^2 — Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary R. Outlaw, Steward Delegate Salvatore Torneo. Chair­ man repented evetydiing grmg smooddy. Seoetaiy annminced Qiirf Cook Tomeo leaving afterthis tr^. Treasurer announced $50 in sh^'s fund. No beefs or dieted OT rqwrted. Crew asked negotiatkxis On Far East Run #^ : • fc. i HayEMBER 1992 SBmuiBisloe WMIe in Hong Kong, AB Mike BuHen runs ^ winch on the bow of the Sea-Land Inde­ pendence. conunittee to look into reducing retirement age to 50. Galley gang thanked for job well done. Crew thanked for keeping messhall clean. Rohertson, Deck Delegate Thomas M. Harding, &igine Delegate David B. Vddkamp, Steward Delegate Ucfjang Nur^ttjB- Chairman introduced ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan captain, chief mate and chief en­ Transportation), September 6 — gineer' who welcomed new mem­ Chairman nrinip Harman, bers aboard and discussed Secretary J.P. Emidy, Educational company safety policy. He asked Director Monte Beck, Deck crewmembers to be on board 90 Delegate Norman Taylor, minutes before posted sailing Steward Delegate S. Snraredljo. time. He reminded members to Chairman thanted crew for keep noise level down and secure cooperation and getting job done. weights when finished with them Secretary urged members to vote in in weight room. Secretary upcoming elections and contribute reiterated need to not disturb to SPAD. Educational director members who could be sleeping. reminded those with enough seaTreasurer listed $509 in ship's time to upgrade at Paul Cen­ fund. No beefs or disputed OT ter. Treasurer listed $70 in ship's reported. Crew asked contracts fund. No beefs or disputed OT department to look into having reported. Crew asked company for equal pay and OT scale for all new couch and television. Crew entry level positions. Crewmem­ thanked for keeping messhall clean bers reminded to write all sugges­ in off hours and offered vote of tions for negotiations conunittee thanks to steward department Next and forward them to headquarters. port: New York. RICHARD 6. MATTHIESEN LNG 6EMINI(ETO, September (Ocean Shipholding), September 11 —Chairman BillieDariqr, 10 — Chainiian Jim Martin, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ Secretary Clare Crane, Edut^ontional Director John Smitti, Deck al Director Don Leight, Deck Delegate John Graham, Engine Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate Joshua Georgiades, Delegate Dean Dohbins, Steward Steward Delegate Perry McCall. Delegate Arflinr Edwards. Chair­ Chairman armounced captain still man urged crew to vote in Novem­ trying to get Nintendo system for ber. Educational director reminded crew lounge. He expressed thanks members to upgrade at Piney to crew for pleasant and profes­ Point Treasurer reported $229.50 sional atmosphere on board. in ship's fund and $165 in crew's Secretary thanked crew for keeping fund. No beefs or disputed OT mess and pantry clean. He reported. Galley gang thanked for remiruied members to keep night job well done. Next ports: Kodiak, lunch wrapped and to clean their Alaska; Femdale, Wash., and Long rooms and drop off keys before Beach, Calif. signing off. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed NEDLLOYDHOLLANDiSea$712 in ship's fund. No beefs or Land Service), September 6 — dieted OT reported. Chairman Chairman G. Lopez, Secretary and deck delegate both noted ship G.C. Bamman, Educational Direc­ was looking good and all meals tor H. Messick, Deck Delegate S. had been weU prepared and served. Luna, Engine Delegate E. Young, Next port: Tobata, Japan. Steward Delegate R. Taratino. No beefs or disputed OT r^Kuted. LNG TAURUSiETC), September Steward department thanked for 6 — Chairman C^los Pineda, job well dime. Next ports: Boston Secretary Doyle Comdins, Educar and Elizabeth, NJ. tional Director Richard NEDLLOYD HUDSON (SeaLand Service), Sqrtember 1 — " Chairman C. Janms, Secret^ C.C.Ketmy, Educational Director Jerry Ddlinger, Engine Delegate L.C. McBride, Steward Delegate Gordim Wheeler. Chairman notified crew payoff scheduled for September 8 in Elizabeth, N.J. He thanked crew for cooperation as there were no problems aboard. He stressed need for unity, stating just paying dues is not enough. Treasurer armounced $80 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked negotiations coiTunittee to consider an atmual cost of living adjustment to aU pen­ sions. Galley gang thanked fm doing good job. Next port: Elizabeth. Sparkling Clean OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 13 — Chairman Francnm, Secretary B. Daniels, Deck Delegate J.W. Clement Chairman stated disputed OTstill not settled. He listed crew dryer and toaster as broken. Treasurer listed $20 in ship's fund. Deck and steward delegates reported dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate also noted problems in receiving ade­ quate stores. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department if chief engineer should be doing sanitary work. Next port: New Or­ leans. steward Assistant Richard Aversa displays the pride he takes in his work as a galleyman aboard the MVBtifftm. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 10 — Chainnan Wil­ liam Baker, Secretary John Darrow. Educational Director J. Bates, Deck Delegate Frank Lyle, Engine Delegate Vincent Lima, Steward Delegate Dimna DeCesare. No brafs ordisputed OT repmted. Crew asked negotiations committee to investigate returning shipping to six montihs for A books. Crew extended thanks to galley gang. Next port: Houston. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Ovoseas), Sqrtember 8 —Chairman D. ESlette, Secretary K. Mndler, Educatioiud DuectmK. KoStouros, Engine Delegate J.P. Ralhle, Steward Delegate Michael Gramer. Chairman ad­ vised members to report unsafe conditions as soon as possible. He said mattresses are on order and should be delivered at next Long Beach (Calif.) call. He urged mem­ bers to read Seafarers LOG. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Landdberg School and donate to SPAD. Engine delegate reported disput^OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked if new anterma could be pur­ chased. Crew tharrked outgoing Steward Mueller attd galley gang for outstanding job. Crew rerrrirtded to^ly for Seafarers scholarships. PATRIOT(Virlcan Carriers), Sep­ tember 9—Chairman Oscar Wiley Jr., Secretary Cariito S. Navatrro, Educational Director Monte Lee Plyor. Treasurer listed $65.49 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OTrqxnted. Crew of­ fer^ vote of thanks to Chief Cook D. Bin Rashldi and GSU Leroy Jenkin. Crew reminded not to smoke on deck. Next port: Singapore. Overseas Arctic Crew Holds Impeccable Safety Record "This is a story showing the efiBciency of SIU seamen working together as a team," said AB Jim Elbe in a conununication to the Seafarers LOG. The AB reported that in four years of transferring 80,258,000 net barrels of petroleum products from one ship to another—a process known within the industry as lightering—the crew of the Overseas Arctic has a 100 per­ cent accident-free and spill-free r^ord. The tanker, built in 1971 and operated by Overseas Bulk Tank Corp., has transferred cargo fimn the Overseas Ohio, Overseas New York, Overseas Chicago, Overseas Washington, among othm. The 63,000 dwt ship's crew conducted the tricl^ business of lightning off the Texas coastline. Elbe said the unblemished safety record of the Overseas Arctic crew "is another example of the fine work being performed by American SIU crews on American ships." Recently, the Overseas Arctic has been assigned to a different run. The ship now carries oil from Alaska to the lower 48 states. Acddent-frBO and spill-free lightering operations take place between John (3k)nzales, cook atx)ard the It is a fairaly aSfm deck-—^ AB Jim Elbe perforrns delh^e Ai^ (left) md \he Overseas Ohio in the Sabine Overseas A/cffc, helps prepare a Ernesto Zepeda, Bosun John steenng operations dunng the l^ht^^a off Galveston, Texas. cookout for the crew. Zbpeda and AB Robert Zepeda. transferral of cargo. • T,. i - . -.. . "'V- �NayanBER mi wuwmsm 23 Pensioner Reed Ends Career with Risky Mission SIU pensioner John Reed's sailed during WWII did not career as a merchant mariner receive veterans status until four ended in much the same way it years ago, despite the fact that began: with a dangerous, chal­ nearly 7,000 lost their lives lenging mission. during the war. Many of those Re^, 73, first sailed on the casualties were sustained during Liberty Ship William Mfitson the Murmansk runs, but it took during the supply convoys to almost 50 years before merchant Murmansk, Russia, during World mariners were issued a medal War II. commemorating the volatile but Two years ago. Reed sailed as vital voyages. (The Murmansk steward^aker aboard the Gopher medals still are being issued by State when that ship (along with the Russian government.) the SlU-crewed Flickertail Stated Similarly, unlicensed crew;executed Operation Steel Box— naembers who took part in Gyra­ the removal and transport from tion Steel Box largely were Germany of more than 102,(XX) overlooked while military per­ rounds of deadly nerve gas artil- sonnel received recognition. leiy shells. "There was a celebration the A veteran of four wars. Reed night before we left Germany sees a sad irony in the two mis­ (with the lethal artillery shells)," sions. The merchant seamen who recalled Reed, "and none of the unlicensed members were in­ vited. That just didn't set right with me. The captain even refused to go because we weren't invited. "It looks like the same old thing, like Murmansk all over again." , I- - .• .-J, ^ '' Hauling Deadly Cargo For much of his career. Reed sailed with Interocean Manage­ ment (lOM), the SlU-contracted coj.tpany which operates (among other vessels) the Gopher State and the Flickertail State. He often worked as a chief steward. Operation Steel Box marked one of Reed's final voyages and proved memorable. Before man­ ning the two ships for the secret operation, all crewmembers went tl^ugh two weeks of training at SIU Pensioner John Reed poses before the Gopher State, an MSG the Military Sealift Command vessel which transported deadly nerve gas during the gulf war. firefighting center near Earle, N.J. to leam how to deal with especially uncomfortable situa­ the chance to serve his country, chemical leaks, fires and other tion, considering the cargo. "At just as he first did shortly after possible accidents. one point, we rolled 49 degrees, Pearl Harbor. Then, the lOM ships picked up said Reed. "I don't know what He continued sailing until last the U.S. nerve gas shells at Nor­ saved us, but I admit I did a little March, when he underwent gall denham, Germany, a port city praying." bladder surgery and an appendec­ near the North Sea, and carried Despite that scare, and despite tomy. The op^tions led him to the cargo to Johnston Atoll, an the fact that the crewmembers retirB again, tl^ time permanently. island about 850 miles southwest worked for47 days knowing they Before the surgery. Reed was of Hawaii where the chemical were one accident away from cer­ the subject of a feature story in the weapons were to be destroyed in tain death. Reed said the rest of Florida Free Press. Described by a specially built incinerator. the joumey went smoothly. "We the writer as someone who The mission lasted 47 days and had quite a mob on board—^Army "doesn't need a lot of recognition included heavy security from personnel. Navy personnel, tech­ for himself," Reed used Ae op­ start to finish. But Reed believes nicians ... but we didn't have any portunity to mention his wartime it might have been divine inter­ trouble, other than those storms." Shipmates. "You know, these vention which safely brought the guys did a lot of things that no one Second Retirement vessels through horrendous ever realizes—things that even Reed, who lives in Des the Navy wouldn't do," Reed told weather during a week-long trek Moines, Iowa, first retired in the riewspaper. "But they never The containers aboard the Flickertail State may look quite ordinary. around Cape Horn. 1983. But when Operation Desert got any credit for it. They deserve The howling winds, stinging In fact, they carried deadly nerve gas artillery shells from Nordenham, rain and huge waves made for an Shield came around, he jumped at some recognition.' Germany to Johnston Atoll as part of Operation Steel Box. Chief Steward Platts: 'Strive to Be Best' Chief Steward John Platts says it is important to take pride in one's work. In fact, Platts challenges , his SIU brothers and sisters I in the steward department to I "always toy to make your ship one of the best feeders in the fleet. Take pride in your work and have a good attitude. You should strive to be the best at whatever you A sports enthusiast. Brother Platts sent the ac­ companying photos to the Seafarers LOG. The pictures were taken aboard the SS Galley gang members aboard the Mayaguez (from left) SAFemanPuerto Rico do Maldonado, Chief Steward John Platts and Messman Byron Puerto Kico Harris emphasize the need to take pride in one's work. Marme Management, Inc. ABTony Cananochecks sound- From left.Chief Electrician Everett Richman, GUDE FernandoVaile ing tank on the ship's bow. and OMU Rafael Quinones make plans aboard the Mayaguez. Seafarers' SefWalt Team Has a Winning Season It may seem an odd place for a Softball hotbed, but in southern Maryland, some folks take the game more seriously than politics or religion. That's what members of the Seafarers team discovered last year when they entered a league looking more for recreation and community interaction rather than wicked line drives and fullspeed collisions at home plate. But despite the jolting com­ petitiveness in the 16-teamleague whose seasons lasts from April until September, the second-year team sponsored by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has more than held its own. Last season the Seafarers surprised league veterans by plac­ ing fourth. TTiis year the SIU squad finished third in the regular season and then advanced to the SIU Director of Manpower Bart postseason tournament semifinals, Rogers helped the Lundeberg where they pushed the 'eventual School Softball team to arrclher suc­ champions to the limit in a best-of- cessful year. five series. (The othw team swqit Herbert in the finals.) Ovoall, the Seafarers outfield, ntch^ is engaged to one of me union's had a record of 29-8. The Seafarers, who also play claims workers, while shortstop in various tournaments outside Gary Sweitzer is a former UIW the league, have a 16-man roster. member and the son of Lun­ Five of the players are from the deberg School Public Relations Director Pat Sweitzer. Several Lundeberg School. other players work at the nearby SIU Director of Manpower Bart Rogers last year put together Navy base. ^kmeder,;Who is upgrading to the Seafarers squad. Rogers, who plays catcher, said the move has chief stewar^ played on two pn^ proved worthwhile, especially in state champion baseball teams in California. He also played in com­ terms of publicity and morale. Dan Alioto, assistant director petitive Softball leagues on the of manpower, plays out­ West Coaist and elsewhrae, and said field/designated hitter, while thatdieSeafarers' leagueconqrares upgrader Brad Eckmeder plays favorably. .*! T' 'M" , - .-r- M -la • •-<. v pi rV:'r• 'c'-. 6r •'* -.J h' i :f.r I •• ••.III ^•••-.•1.1 •i f • t-i'".. �If: ^ I- 24 •fKi SemOBISIM H0milBat1992 -.. !. ''.jji'J '.tr-rjl-^ '^-L*.' Prepositioning Ship's Crew Is All Set and Ready to Go '''' vfR ;.fH- ftsf.. As ciewmembers aboard a maritime prepositioning ship. Seafarers constantly are honing their skills and practicing for any emergency. That is exactly what SIU Repre­ sentative Ambrose Cucinotta found taking place when he boarded the I^c. Dewayne T. Williams at anchor in Guam. Lifeboat drills, such as the one cap­ tured in photos by Cucinott^ some of which appear on tlds page, are among the 'ir .r 4-' '=>i-_", ii- • '•-, many routine drills and exercises prac­ ticed by Seafarers on board this Amseaoperated ship which is subcontracted to the military. The militaiy's prepositioning ships are designed to fully equip Marine Ex­ peditionary Brigades with enough am­ munition and supplies for 30 days. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, a RO/RO ship built in 1984, carries everything from p tanks, to vehicles, to food and water, fuel and other items needed to supply Marine amphibious forces. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams is named for a Marine who gave up his life in order to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. Williams smothered a grenade with his own body during action in South AB Robert Silva readies one of the ship's QMED Fred Caitabiano takes upslack on Vietnam in 1968. lifeboats for the loading of passengers. the lifeboat rigging. A ::e. :f< '.-ir , 5.. • • •f'' "• 'i' • ^4" '•• • •" •" v. / f... . . 5^, •••.•; it: •.. ' '^•'- 'r- •.• r.--.;-:;v- •%' v." ' V'st'^'• ' ' < •••-t ..•.•-Viir kW/Z/ams crewmember gets birdseye view of lifeboat drill from his elevated post. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, one of the military's prepositioning ships, lies at anchor In Guam harbor. •' Hawaiian Cruise Ships' Bellmen Enjoy Diversity of Passengers I"- \'%- American Hawaii Cruises bellmen find the diversity of passengers aboard the company's two U.S.-flag vessels make for a very interesting job. It is this variety that makes being a bellman unique for Patricia Downing, who has been aboard the SS Inde­ pendence for one year. "I like meeting all the different people who sail on the ship," Downing noted. Gary Santos, who sails aboard the SS Constitution, told a reporter for the i fe;-. •/ SX ' tf Seafarers LOG he enjoys his job. "You never know from one day to the next what you will have to do. That's part of what makes the job so interesting." All the usual and customaiy ifquests for assistance are handled by the bellmen, who are all members of the SIU. When not handling passenger re­ quests, bellmen can be found keeping the vessels' main foyer and other pas­ sageways spotless. Bellmen work on all passenger decks. -S "ifi': Jennifer Hussong delivers a package while the Connie Is docked at Nawlllwlll. Ahmed H. Madry responds to another passenger request on the Independence. Patricia Downing enjoys meeting new Delivering a sandwich for a passenger A request for extra blankets Is fiandledby Keeping the ConsfAtifZon's foyer dean Is passengers on the/rKfepenctence. aboard the ConsfZfuton Is Gary Santos. BeH Captain Pat EyI on the/ndspende/ice. one of Dan Novlck's duties. ^ - i ' r . 4'. I �mmmERi992 Final Departures DEEP SEA JAMES E.BEAL Pensioner James E. Beal, 69, died September 20. Bom in For­ ney, Texas, he served in the U.S. Anny fix)m 1941 to 1945. Brother Beat joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of Seattle. After coming over to the AGLIWD during the 1978 merger, he began receiving his pension in July 1986. CHARLES MARTINUSSEN Pensioner Charles Martinussen, 69, died August 5. A native of Norway, he joined the Seafarers in June 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Martinussen, who sailed in the engine department, began receiving his pension in December 1976. IRWIN S.MOEN Pensioner Irwin S. Moen, 68, CARTER C. CHAMBERS passed away Pensioner September Carter C. 18. Bom in Chambers, St. Paul, Minn., he 70, passed away Septem­ joined the SIU in March 1945 in the port of ber 15. The deck depart­ Baltimore. The deck department ment member member upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in was bom in Tyler, Texas. Having joined the 1974. Brother Moen started draw­ SIU in July 1944 at the port of Gal­ ing his pension in October 1979. veston, Texas, Brother Chambers ROBERT R.ROSADO first sailed aboard the Robin Wentley. He retired from the deck Robert R. department and started collecting Rosado, 35, his pension in July 1970. died Septem­ ber 26. The New York ARTHUR ENDEMANN City native Pensioner Ar­ graduated thur Enfrom the Lun­ demann, 77, deberg died Septem­ School trainee program in August ber 23. A na­ 1978 after serving in the U.S. Navy tive of from 1975 to 1978. Brother Estonia, he Rosado's first vessel^ a deck , joined the department member was the Mt. union in June Vemon Victory. He was an active 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. member at the time of his death. Brother Endemann sailed in the en­ gine department before he began BILIRAN O.SIERRA receiving his pension in April 1977. Pensioner BiliranO. ELIGIOLASOYA Sierra, 67, Pensioner died Septem­ Eligio ber 8. A na­ Lasoya, 72, tive of the died Septem­ Philippines, ber 29. The he first was a native of member of Texas joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the SIU in the then joined the SIU in August 1968 port of Gal­ in the port of New York. Brother veston, Texas in May 1941—five Sierra sailed on Isthmian vessels months before starting a four-year early with the SIU. The steward hitch with the U.S. Army. Known department member started receiv­ as "Leo" to friends and shipmates. ing his pension in November 1986. Brother Lasoya worked in the deck department and became a recer­ DAVID E. TAYLOR tified bosun at the Lundeberg David E. School in 1975. He began drawing Taylor, 41, his pension in August 1985. passed away September RICHARD C. MADDOX 16. The Mobile, Ala. Pensioner native joined Richard C. the Seafarers Maddox, 67, in August passed away 1970 in the port of New York. August 17. Brother Taylor was an active deck He was bom in Florida and department member when he died. Services were held at the Steward joined the Memorial Christian Methodist union in Episcopal Church in Mobile on August 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Maddox sailed in deck September 19. SIU members served as honorary pallbearers. He department. He started collecting was biuied in Pine Crest Cemetery. his pension in August 1990. FRANCIS W. FULLBRIGHT Francis W. Fullbright, 72, passed away September 24. Bom in Ten­ nessee, Brother Fullbright joined the Seafarers in December 1943 in the port of Galveston, Texas. He sailed as a bosun and started col­ lecting his pension in April 1982. •• 'i : SEAFMEKSIOG F.MARVINROSEJR. Pensioner F. Marvin Rose Jr., 65, pass^ away September 12. He was bom in Oak Park, 111. and served in the U.S. Army fixim 1946 to 1947 and 1950 to 1951. Brother Rose joined the union in October 1962 in the port of New York. The - >.4 •• .vs'" deck department member was an avid coin collector, specializing in foreign and antique currency. He began drawing his pension in November 1991. Fla., he joined the union in June 1977 in the port of New York. Boatman Crain sailed in the engine department. He began collecting his pension June 1991. ERNESTO TORRES Pensioner Emesto Torres, 80, died August 26. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a charter member of the SIU, having joined in 1939 in the port of New York. Brother Torres sailed in the engine department. He began to draw his pension in February 1971. ERNEST MOORE SR. Emest Moore Sr., 59, passed away June 12. The native of East Point, Fla. joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Houston after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, Boatman Moore sailed in the deck department. KARL TREIMANN Pensioner Karl Treimann, 89, passed away September 26. A native of Estonia, he joiiied the union in May 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Treimatm worked in the en­ gine department. He started collect­ ing his pension in October 1972. WILLIAM E. PETERSON Pensioner William E. Peterson, 85, died October 2. He joined the SIU in July 1957 in his native Bal­ timore. Boatman Peterson sailed as a tugboat captain before he started receiving his pension in April 1972. INLAND ROBERT F. ROBERTSON Pensioner Robert F. Robertson, 81, passed away September 14. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Robertson began drawing his pen­ sion in September 1976. LACY W.AUSTIN Pensioner Lacy W. Aus­ tin, 80, died August 28. He was bom in Hatteras, N.C. and served in the Coast Guard from 1934 to 1956. Boatman Aus­ tin joined the Seafarers in May I960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department before retiriiig in January 1983. IRMAN COCHRAN 'ensioner Irman Cochran, 67, passed away August 17. A native of Mississippi, Boatman.Cochran oined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The galley gang member started drawing Us pen­ sion in D^ember 1986. CHARLES E. SARANTHUS Pensioner Charles E. Saranthus, 62, passed away September 3. He joined the SIU as a deep sea member in June 1955 in his native Mobile, Ala. Boatman Saranthus began sailing inland with Mobile Towing as a cook in 968. He started receiving his pen­ sion in May 1990. VANDAL CRAIN Pensioner Vandal Crain, 62, died September 22. Bom in Crestview, PETER RYAN JR. Pensioner Peter Ryan Jr., 66, died August 18. He was bom in Galves- ton, Texas and served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. Boatman Ryan joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Houston. He worked in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in Septem­ ber 1986. GREAT LAKES JOHN J. MARX Pensioner John J. Marx, 76, died September 4. The native of Michigan joined the union in Febmary 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Marx sailed as a deckhand before he started draw­ ing his pension in May 1981. F.H.McCANN ..1" ,1-. Pensioner F.H. McCann, 73, died August 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his na­ tive Cleveland. Brother McCann sailed in the deck department. He began collecting his pension in December 1981. • .'-i • i- • ..,.p y. .• :>I ..v,j y[. V-ir-;"'';' RONALD RUELL Pensioner Ronald Ruell, 70, passed away July 14. Bom in Michigan, he joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Detroit. Brother Ruell worked in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in January 1983. RALPH SALISBURY Pensioner Ralph Salisbury, 89, died September 2. The Michigan native joined the union in 1961 in the port of Chicago. Brother Salis­ bury sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began drawing his pension in August 1972. Seafanrs Scholaiship Program Accepting Applications UntU April 15 Five months may seem like a long time from now. Winter will have come and gone, the American people will have elected a new president, and the new year already will be one-third over. But five months is really not all that much time when it comes to completing a scholarship applica­ tion for the seven awards that will be issued to three Seafarers and four dependents of SIU members. Completing the application form, itself, is not very difficult. What will take more time, however, is gathering all the other necessary paperwork. This includes an autobiographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores, college transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results. Schools can be very slow inhan­ dling transcript requests, so ap­ plicants must be sure to submit their requests to those institutions as soon as possible. Applicants also should sign up for the ACT or SAT exam and start thinking about who should beasked to write their letters of recommendation. • • '..c-i -• ' Once all the papowork has been completed and the application form is filled out, the entire package should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1993. Of the seven scholarships that will be awarded in 1993 as part of the Seafarers Scholarship Program, three are reserved forSIU members (one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university, and two $6,000 twoyear scholarships for study at a vocational school or community college). The other four scholar­ ships will be awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a fouryear college or university. Eligiblity requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and un­ married dependents are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by fill­ ing out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. With the costs of college educa­ tion rising each year, this scholar­ ship is one SIU benefit that really can help members and their families realize theireducational dreams. • 'V '. •'•••'I •-•/'I'- ' •. • 'b' • ••'KS Name. Book Number. Address \ City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number _ This application is for: L ye Mml this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 IT. . . r.. • . ... 11/92 [ • -M" \ e-i ' ... ' "nlease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which' j X^contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the j application form. , .Self . Dependent •' �m il. is •/' •i SBHSKRStM • V, Lundeberg School Graduating Classes IE k=''-'f-w. ."o T-'i)'!"; • •• ". i.P" :^ / ijv ••h- Trainee Lifeboat Class 503—Graduating from trainee iifeboat class 503 are (from left, kneeling) Scott Fuller, Daniel Maldonado, Kelly Boxx, Simon Perez, Dwalne Isaac, Brian Garcia, Erin Breeckner, (second row) Casey Taylor (Instructor), Paul Ralney, Robert Kyle, Daniel Chlcklas, Tracy Stewart, Jeffrey Hunter, Cllve Steward Sr. A"™" Herrmann, Alan Higgins, David Ferguson, John Heintz and John Halfacre. :p'- , .•; / ?E: ^ Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of tf» September 16 graduating class racehrj^g lifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Saleh Alslnal, Robert Seaman, Curtis Williams, Casey Taylor (Instructor), (second row) Marco Guevara, Fidel Thomas, Joseph Henby and Steve Wasch. Not pictured Is Patton Caldwell. , I I^P,' .V:,T,.L • f ilT"' - 'A-;: ;. i, A-'. . 'V ' •' • '• •'", •' .' Jjid. '•••;'. 4 ^ A;AA : Basic Electronics—Completing the basic electronics course of Instruction are (from left, kneeling) Russ Levin (Instructor), Ron MIcklos, Jay D. Phillips, Abe Murray, iSn p2n2f«£ (second row) Green Hosklns, Cheryl Burgess (Instructor), John Thompson, Gary M. SS.«i tnTpol Dahl, Pete Hokenson and Glen Walton. Gerald Yore, Robert Warren, Michael Waz and Earl Ebbert. ^ PSSJ^L?! Corless, MMA-'-'A. fifeprv P • •• ; fAir •- t::;i: rM-^EW lEE ';;' • |iii 'it'- •• Welding—Members of the welding class who com­ pleted their course of study on September 14 are (from left) David Switzer, Bill Foley (Instaictor), Peter Gerstenberger. Franklin Coburn, David St. Onge and Charles MIspagel. Kneeling In front Is Trent Sterling. \r.' Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, front row) John BImpong, Byron Davis II, Tim Haag, Daniel Ah San, Steven Sanchez, William Robinson, Brent Sullivan, Christopher Welscopf, Robert Hamilton, (second row) Enrique Silver, Robert Hall Jr., Jason Etnoyer, John Norick, Herman Martin, Samuel Garrett, Daniel Boutin, Victor Bermudez, (third row) David Diamond, J.C. Welgman (Instructor), Eric Hyson, Patrick Swinney, Charles DIGristlne, Ross HImebauch, Eric Barron and William Holllngsworth. i T •. •' i' ' . . ;• Brundage. Rancty Pete Peterson, Ray Banks and Richard Gebo. At ngnt is instrucior Jake Karaczynski. (secwd row) Joe Thompson, Randy "Pete" Peterson and Manuel Conchlnha. V\.~ 1 �iHfiiirrr • ••fS;, NOVEMBER 1992 vSi'fe sEMFaaaes tee zr f-'^ LmDEBERB &!Him 19K-93 immUUNB aWRSE SaiEDW.E II •^i": The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between November 1992 and March 1993 at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship 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. Course /' -ku- Able3eani»n Check-£n Date Completion Date November 9 December 18 February 1 March 12 March 29 May? All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Ship Handling November 2 February 15 November 16 January 11 March 1 January 18 March 15 January 4 Radar Observer Unlimited Cel^tlal Navi^tion '• -r- Third Mate ^ V-' November 13 February 26 November 20 January 15 hforch5 February 12 April 9 April 16 SaMySgw^HyCaiasos Course Oil Spill Prevention and Cmitainment Lifeboatman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Sealift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date February 15 March 15 November 9 November 23 December ?-.— January 4 February 1 March 1 March 29 January 19 March 16 January 4 March 22 February 19 March 19 November 20 December 4 December 18 January 15 February 12 March 12 April9 January 29 March 26 January 29 April 16 IWBRADINB APPLKAim Date of Birth _ Name. (Ust) Address (Qty) (Fust) (Middle) (Street) Deep Sea Member• .Telephone _I Lakes Member• ) (AreaCMe) (Zip Code) (State) Month/Day/Year Inland Waters Member• U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from : to. Last grade of school completed •Ves Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? GVes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? GVes GNO Fircfighting:GYes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primary language spoken — SlowanlVpgnaingCounes Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Completion Date Date AO open-ended (contact admiations etilce for starting dates) All open-ended (contact adminlmls " office for starting dates) Completion Check-In Date Date Course QMED-Any Rating January 4 March 26 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler January 4 February 12 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. February 12 January 4 Pumproom Maint & Operatioius March 12 January 18 Marine Electrical Mahitenance May? ; M^29 Refrigeration Maint. & OperatioiB March 12 February 1 Marine Electronics—Technician1 December18 November 9 Marine Electronics—^Technican II AprU23 March 15 January 29 January 4 Basic Electroiiics November 23 De^mber 18 HydrauUos January 29 ' • January 4 Welding March 12 February 15 March 26 Diesel Engine Technology March 1 '-i -I' • ••• GNO GNO GNO GNO • 1992'93 ACuHEaucatkm Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Check-In Date Date Course High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) College Pregnm Schedule hw 1993 FULL 8-week sessions January4 February26 ft With this application COPIES ofyour discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page ofyour 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 Adnussions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE ' ''''' ' ''' DATE SIGNATURE. I am interested in the following coiirse(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland • Olestial Navigation • Simulatm-Ckturse • • D • • • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeiation Systems Maintenance & Operation D Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor D Refrigerated Ckintainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation Q Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician f'd. • • • • G G G G ALL DEPARTMENTS Welding Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) Oil Spill Prevention & Containment Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESLUfeboat Preparation G STEWARD • Assistant Ckmk Utility ENGINE D Cook and Baker • FOWT • ChiefCook • QMED-Any Rating COLLEGE PROGRAM D CHiief Steward • Variable Sperf DC Drive G Associate in Arts Degree D TowboatlnlandCkiok Systems (Marine Electronics) Transportation wffl bt Ire p«ld paM In accoritaiice lirefcbedniteg letteroiily If yoo proentoriglpri iwelptoand soctMrfUlTci» TransporUtkMl will •cconUlK* wtth tire >dwd IfviMihuv* UIT quesUooi, aOMtiMlf. COBtlCt VOOTIportagBit brforedtpartliig for Pliiey Paw. plete thecom*. If you hare any eontaetyour RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Sea&ftnHmyLuiiilrteft Upgrading Center. F.O. Bo*75, PiiiqtIWat,MD 20674. 11/92 - . .r •y vV-: Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book # Social Security #. . Department Seniority •Yes Completion Date May 3 March 8 Check-In Date March 29 February 1 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Course Assistiuid Cook, Cook and Baker D0Ck9pifiwang Counts ii^:^ RoceiWbmUonPmgnms �=?^?^r-7r.^ " V •' • ''• ••C -^•:Vf-:. •p-i>|-." %SS SEAEUtEieS 1993^oliinships il"// There are only hve months left to complete and mall In (v+'SSSfMi^r Volume 54, Number 11 Themdmloikmdeaahnele April IS, f See page 25 for additional Information or an applkmSonform. November 1992 #• ilii I AB's Daughter is 'Happy, Healthy' After 8 Transfusions ''pi^ fsmm. S-.V /Hv-'; '•'t\ F: -F: .' •V , -f' •• tiiiF'fc-'-p- ;• I' h •••••- '.,.:.--tL.:-^;'{: :• November 15 will mark the called Rhesus incompatibility In fact, it wasn't until three end of a tumultuous year for was causing the unborn child's weeks later that Susan discovered Shauna Hamilton, daughter of heart to begin failing and her red a problem still existed. "I had AB Kevin Hamilton. blood count to lower. In layman's been breast-feeding, and when I Fortunately, the Hamilton terms, the mother's blood was in­ brought her down ^m my chest, family will have much to compatible with the daughter's she was bright blue," said Susan. celebrate that day, when Shauna and attacked Shauna's red blood "She had stopped breathing. turns 1 year old. After undergoing cells. "Luckily, I happened to clear four fetal blood transfusions and In September 1991, the Hamil­ an air passage, but it was by acci­ four more transfusions during her tons travelled to Children's dent. Please, you mothers and first few months after birth, Hospital at Sacred Heart, a fathers who are reading this, take Shauna "is doing fine. She's now facility which serves citizens in the time to take an infant CPR a happy, healthy baby," said 3^- south Alabama and west Florida. course. You won't regret it." year-old Hamilton, who lives There, Dr. Jaime Rodriguez per­ Shauna underwent two trans­ with his wife, Susan, and formed the first fetal blo^ trans­ fusions in the next 10 days, and daughters Shauna and Michelle fusion in west Florida—the first later had two others. Finally, her about 90 miles from the SIU hall of four Shauna and Susan under­ blood began producing sufficient in Mobile, Ala. went together. antibodies and red blood cells. The Hamiltons first learned She has been fine since then, and New Procedure Used that Shauna was in danger when recently weighed in at a heathy "The doctor was new to the 20 pounds, 7 ounces. Susan had a sonogram during her fifth month of pregnancy. Doc­ area," recalled Susan. "We were Brother Hamilton, who tors found that a complication lucky he was that close, because graduated from the Lundeberg not Aat many people can do this School, in 1980 and upgraded in operation." The procedure has '86, said his daughter's tribula­ been available in the U.S. only tions almost seem more frighten­ since the mid-1980s. ing in retrospect. "The doctors "The procedure itself was were very reassuring," he ex­ scary," said Susan. "They do the plained. "So at those times, it transfosion through the umbilical didn't seem quite as scaiy as it cord. I was sedated but awake really was. Also, this was the first I guess what worried me the most time I've had to deal with some­ was, there was a chance [the one in my family having serious transfusion] would bring on health problems, and I was on a labor." Susan admitted she also ship for some of that time, so it was concerned about the pos­ was kind of hard to know how to sibility of contracting AIDS via react." the transfusion, but doctors reas­ Nowadays, the Hamiltons A/;sured her that the risk was mini­ finally haVe settled into normal mal. routines and tasks. And along Susan gave birth at just 34-1/2 with the joy the AB takes in being weeks (roughly a month before with his wife and daughters, he most babies are considered full recognizes that his respon­ Shauna recently weighed in at a term), but Shauna (5 pounds, 7 sibilities have increased. "I'll ounces) appeared healdiy. healthy 20 pounds, 7 ounces. have to ship out again soon," he said during a recent interview. "I may go on to sail as bosun, but I'm ^so thinking about upgrad­ ing to third mate Leaving the wife and kids is hard, but I have a good job," said Hamilton, who recounted this remarkable story for the Seafarers LOG in the hopes that his experiences would give hope to other per­ sons in a similarly frightening position. ,I • !: • .. Li. SA Feirara Earns Respect of Fellow Crew The steward assistant on the JJSNS Harkness received high praise from the vessel's chief steward, who submitted the ac­ companying photo to the Seafarers LOG. Anthony Ferrara"is an out­ standing worker," reported Chief Steward Ben Henderson, an SIU member since 1977, in his communication to the LOG. SA Ferrara, who shipped out from the port of New York, came aboard the vessel in August. The steward department he joined is a large one, as it prepares meals for both a navigational crew as well as scientific, naval and research personnel. The USNS Harkness, a 5,151 deadweight ton vessel built in 1971, engages in hydrographic surveys for the military. Sekiarer Henderson noted in his communication to the LOG that Ferrara has been an asset to the Harkness' bustling galley. Ferrara "has done an exemplary job in maintaining clean, hygienically safe areas for food preparation, serving and eating. Brother Fereara has per- y\nthony Ferrara, a steward assistant aboard the USNSHarkness, formed these tasks in a profesbeen commended for doing an exemplary job. He hopes to sional manner," Henderson said, become a chief steward. :u^' For the Hamilton family, it has been a trying year with a happy ending. Here, AB Kevin Hamilton and wife Susan hold Shauna. At front is daughter Michelle. Help Find This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked members of the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Billie Jo "B.J." Quire, a 16-year-old girl from Frankfort, Ky. Last seen May 9, 1992 on Rock Branch Road where she got out of her friend's truck, Bil­ lie Joe Quire is considered at risk as lost, injured or otherwise missing. She has a 4-inch surgery scar on the right side of her torso. Additionally, she requires medication for infections related to kidney problems and has an ulcer. At the time of her disap­ pearance, Billie Jo was 5 ft. 5 in. tall and weighed 112 pounds. Her hair is brovim and her eyes are green. She was last seen wearing a pink sweater with multi-colored polka dots, white denim shorts and white tennis shoes. She wears several gold chains around her neck and 5 lings on her fingers. She also may be known by the name Bil­ lie Jo Cheak. Anyone having information should contact the National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Kentucky State Police Miss­ ing Persons Unit at (502) 2272221. Billie Jo "B.J." 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Title A name given to the resource November 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING BILL PASSAGE HIGHLIGHTS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION EFFORT TO WIN MARITIME REFORM TO BE RESUMED IN NEW CONGRESS VOTING STARTS NOV. 1 IN SIU ELECTION CLINTON/GORE LEAD IN POLLS PUNITIVE CALIF. BUNKER TAX REPEALED, COULD BRING BACK HUNDREDS OF JOBS SIU PUSHES NEW ELIGIBILITY DATE FOR WWII SEAMEN’S VET STATUS CARMINE BRACCO DIES AT 76; WAS LABOR VP FOR BAY SHIP AHMED PERISHES IN C02 MISHAP: 3 OTHER CREWMEMBERS ARE SAVED RUSSIANS HONOR WWII MURMANSK RUN SEAMEN BENZENE TESTING BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 SAFETY TEAMS REVIEW BENZENE REGS LNG ARIES SAVES FISHERMAN ADRIFT IN STORM PLAN FOR GAMING ON QUEEN MARY BACKED BY SIU IN NOV. ELECTIONS STATE-OF-THE-ART THERMO KING M19 UNIT ADDED TO LUNDEBERG SCHOOL’S TEACHING AIDS ALLIED TOWING RATES LUNDEBERG CLASS ‘BENEFICIAL’ PREPARING FOR A SEALIFT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TEAM CONDUCTS ON BOARD TRAINING POLLS SHOW LEAD BY CLINTON/GORE SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE BEGINS NEW FAR EAST-TO-EUROPE RUN LIBERTY SPIRIT CARRIES GRAIN TO HAIFA TEAMWORK ABOARD ROESCH KEEPS THE LAKES CREW GOING STRONG USNS KAWISHIWI RETIRES FROM ACTIVE MSC DUTY OVERSEAS ARCTIC CREW HOLDS IMPECCABLE SAFETY RECORD PENSIONER REED ENDS CAREER WITH RISKY MISSION SEAFARERS’ SOFTBALL TEAM HAS A WINNING SEASON PREPOSITIONING SHIP’S CREW IS ALL SET AND READY TO GO HAWAIIAN CRUISE SHIPS’ BELLMEN ENJOY DIVERSITY OF PASSENGERS AB’S DAUGHTER IS ‘HAPPY, HEALTHY’ AFTER 8 TRANSFUSIONS SA FERRARA EARNS RESPECT OF FELLOW CREW 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 11/01/1992 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. 11 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log