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'§:1 -J M- M 994 Lundeberg Schooi Cataiog and Caiendar - Page 15 M �5s,- 2 DECEMBER1993 SEAFMERSlOa President's Report MarAd Survey of Nations Rovoais Wide-Ranging Maridmo Support Sorting Out NAFTA M-..' ' In all the talk about the North American Free Trade Agreement, Fifty-seven of the world's top lishes a co-ownership policy for Research and Technology con­ known as NAFTA, that came before the November 18 vote in the House (200 against - 234 for) and the Senate vote (38 against - 61 for) maritime nations all provide ex vessels it funds. The company tributed a combined $30.9 mil­ days later, it was easy to tell who was for the deal and who was tensive forms of support to their generally shares 60 to 80 percen lion toward research projects for against. On one side were all the guys who won't suffer from the trade national-flag shipping sector anc of the construction costs while the shipbuilding in 1992. The country can restrict the scheme—doctors, newspaper editorial writers, provides the shipbuilding industry, the shipowner conclusion of freight contracts lawyers, accountants, T.V. anchors, investment Maritime Administration remainder. and charters between residents of bankers, stock brokers and university professors. The MCC will collect a fee from (MarAd) found in a study These NAFTA supporters, from the vantage point of released in late October, the shipping company during the Germany and carriers which are their comfortable and secure incomes, flo^^ the The most prevalent forrii o years of co-ownership, roughly be­ residents of countries that ex­ papers and airwaves with their opinions that the pact support among the nations is tween seven to 15 years. At the enc clude German-flag vessels from would be beneficial to them. cabotage laws. A total of 44 of the cb-ownership, the vessel is free competition. On the other side of the issue were working countries provide laws similar to turned over completely to the ship­ South Korean Assistance people. Working people recognized that the pact the U.S. Jones Act that limit ac ping company Japan is not the only Asian meant job losses. The deal allowed companies, The Japan Development Bank nation with a strong economy that cess to a nation's domestic ship with government approval and encouragement, to (JDB) makes loans to Japanese Michael Sacco relocate production and manufacturing operations ments to its own national-flag shipowners for the construction of provides assistance to its ship­ vessels. Among the countries ping and shipbuilding industries. : from the United States to Mexico. responding to the survey that oceangoing vessels. For highly South Korea and Taiwan also The fact that American jobs will be lost is one point everyone in have cabotage laws are Australia, sophisticate vessels, the bank loan have programs in place designed the debate—pro and con—agrees on. What can't be agreed to is the Finland, Germany, Japan covers 60 percent of the cost. specifically for those sectors. number of jobs that will be lost or how long it will take, if ever, for Another 20 comes from a private Sweden and South Korea. the pact to create new jobs in the United States. Those who favored Foreign-flag vessels are The study found 23 countries bank with the shipowner providing prohibited from participating in the agreement argue that the job loss in the U.S. will have only a shortterm effect. But what is short term even by their own definition could offer their national carriers the rest of the funds. Interest rates the domestic coastal trades of be five years or more. The big question this raises is what happens to jreference to ship certain cargoes start at 5.1 percent with repayment both South Korea and Taiwan. the people who become victims of the pact—the hundreds of thousands >oth commercial and govern­ policies lasting up to 15 years. From the government of South of workers who will be displaced, many of them permanently. The JDB also finances other Korea, shipowners may receive ment. Listed among this group are It is significant that environmentalists, Ross Perot and his organiza­ Taiwan, South Korea, Italy, types of vessels, covering 50 per­ loans through the Korean Develop­ tion, family farm groups, Ralph Nader and consumer protection inter­ France and Australia. (Cargo cent of the vessel cost through a ment Bank to cover up to 92 per­ ests oppos^ NAFTA. But the brunt of the fight against the trade deal preference laws in the United loan. A private bank provides cent of the cost of constructing a was borne by organizations representing American workers and led by States include the transport of a another loan for 25 percent and new vessel. Repayment of these the AFL-CIO, the national federation of unions in the United States. portion of U.S. government cargo the remainder comes from the funds is made over an eight-year If the trade union movement had not gone to the mat on NAFTA, military supplies and agricultural shipowner. JDB financing grace period. In 1989, ap­ the deal most likely would have sailed through Congress. But because commodities.) generally runs 10 years. proximately $270 million was re­ of the fight the unions waged, up until the closing days of the cam­ Japan's Ministry of Transpor­ quested by the shipbuilding Governments of 40 nations as­ paign, it appeared that the point of view of working people would sist their fleets obtain cargo tation runs the Ship Research In­ industry for government-guaran­ prevail and the House of Representatives would defeat the plan. But, through bilateral cargo sharing or stitute which had an operating teed loans. Another $712 miUion as it was reported in the press, the administration kept winning over in­ budget of $6 million in 1991. The was requested fiom the govern­ restricted access treaties. dividual members of Congress with various promises and in the end Thirty-eight nations extend country also budgeted another ment for shipyard restructuring and patched together enough votes to pass NAFTA. This by no means diminishes the valiant effort and leadership role aid in the form of tax benefits to $10.7 i^lion in 19W for research investment loans. their merchant fleets. Financing on vessels planned for production of the AFL-CIO and its member unions in behalf of American The country has a law in place during the start of the 21st Century. allowing all research and develop­ is extended in 22 nations. workers. Nor does it diminish the courage and convictions of the members of the House and Senate who opposed NAFTA. In announcing the release of Germany Funds Research ment investments for facilities and One man who did himself proud was Representative David Bonior the report. Transportation Half a world away, the nation equipment to be eligible for an ac­ (D-Mich.). He is the House Whip, the third-ranking position in the Secretaiy Federico Pena said the of Germany, like the vast celerated-depreciation allowance chamber, and serVed as the leader of the anti-NAFTA forces. Rep. study places into perspective the majority of European nations, or tax credit Bonior worked night and day to protect the interests of all working efforts being made by his depart­ Taiwan Protects Industry people and he deserves our gratitude and admiration. Another elected ment to strengthen America's emphasizes its shipbuilding sec­ tor and reserves coastal trade to official has earned our respect is Representative Richard Gephardt, Regarding cargo preference, maritime industries. The head of the House Majority Leader, who acted as the conscience of the vessels of their national-flag fleet. Taiwan generally grants the car­ MarAd, Vice Admiral Albert J. Democratic Party in opposing the treaty. Fellow European nations, like goods to nariage of certain bulk Herbeiger (Ret), added the survey The AIT.-CIO also did itself proud in its battle. AFL-CIO Presi­ shows Ae "highly competitive" na­ 'inland and Italy, also restrict ional-flag companies that dent Lane Kirkland and Secretary-Treasurer Tom Donahue and their coastal trade to vessels flying the maintain liner services. Major team of staff people waged a vigorous battle. They took on the richest, ture of the worldwide maritime in­ n^onal flag.) dustry faced by the U.S.-flag import shipments are planned the most powerful and the most influential of our society and never let up. merchant fleet The nation subsidizes under the supervision of the The AFL-CIO and the unions proved that in the final analysis the MarAd chose to contact nations shipyards that construct German- Central Trust' of China with first American worker has only one re iable, dependable, around-the-clock whose coastal shores connect to an lag vessels that will sail in the priority given to vessels con­ defender and that is the American trade union movement. The lesson international waterway and whose domestic trades. Germany h^ structed under a measure for joint to be learned from this is that if it were not for American trade unions, shipping industries maintain at agreed to the European Com­ development of trade, shipping there would be no one to put up a tough battle in behalf of American least 50 national-flag vessels with a munity (EC) directive to limit working men and women and their families. It is an object lesson to lift capacity of 1,000 deadweight shipyard subsidies to nine percent and shipbuilding. tho^ who question what role unions perform. Second priority for cargo goes tons or more. Information was direct and indirect aid for con­ The effort of the unions brought the issue of trade to every work­ ing person's attention. We think that in this process, the way in which gathered by directly contacting the tracts entered into during 1992 to vessels registered in Taiwan trade is handled has changed forever. Trade deals are no longer a various nations' maritime repre­ and 1993. However, the nation and the third priority then is given secret pastime of foreign lobbyists or a game of manners for govern­ sentatives as well as through the received permission from the EC to vessels not falling into the first ment bureaucrats. Today, more and more Americans understand that U.S. State Department's Maritime to grant up to a 36 percent subsidy two categories. trade is the property of every citizen, for every citizen can be either a and Land Transport Office and the For contracts signed before the When new vessel construction winner or loser under each trade agreement. Today it is clear the na­ Economic and Commercial Of­ end of 1993 for ships to be built is plaimed by Taiwanese com­ tion has a responsibility to balance any trade arrangements with job ficers at U.S. Embassies and otho" in yards on the grounds of the panies, they must first contact opportunities for its citizens. Foreign Service posts. Former East Germany. domestic shipyards to see if they Certainly the AFL-CIO and its unions will keep this situation in focus Germany's Ministry of are capable of handling the Japan's Extensive Loans and inform working Americans and union memb^ as to what develops Transportation and Ministry of project. MarAd's report of Japanese from NAFTA and from other trade deals under considoation. This is a government support to its ship­ matter that is far too important to tuck away on a shelf. The later move­ ping and shipbuilding sector Holding Up the Verrazano Bridge ment is going make sure this debate stays tont and center. revealed a dizzying array of 1994 Best Wishes programs designed to aid and In this last month of the old year, I want to take the opportunity to build up those industries. Among extend a holiday greeting in behalf of the union to each Seafarer, ac­ the programs are cargo tive or retired, and his or her family. We wish you a happy and a preference laws and a govern­ prosperous New Year. May 1994 bring each of you many good times. ment-run company to provide loans for shipbuilding. Under Japanese law, foreignDecember 1993 Volume 55. Number 12 flag vessels are excluded from the domestic trade. Crews are re­ The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published quired to be 100 percent monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Japanese. Vessels plying in the Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 domestic trade must be owned by Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) Japanese citizens. 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Japan is home to the largest Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing shipbuilding industry in die world. offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the The nation provides various means Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. to assi^ the industry. 20746. The government of Japan runs a company called the Maritime Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Credit Corporation (MCQ that en­ Bosun Horse Moss may be the first man to single-handedly hold Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ courages theJ>uilding of ships for up New York's Verrazano Bridge. This photo of the Texas native dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate the coastal ^^."THe MCC estab­ was taken by C.J. Sandyaboard the Sea-Land Perfdimance. Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. !> /. / /• �•X^: DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARil^LOe V".'> 3 -I" House Stands Up For U.S. Shipping Bill to Revitalize Maritime Passes by 347-65 Vote '• 'Sift The House of Representatives the U.S.-flag maritime industry to showed its strong support for the be considered and passed by the U.S.-flag merchant fleet when it House since the Merchant Marine voted 347-65 in favor of legisla­ Act of 1970. Flanked by presidents from affiliated unioris, AFL-CIO President Lane tion to revitalize the industry. Kirkland denounces NAFTA's passage at a press conference in The vote, held November 4, Excerpts of Remarks Washington. immediately followed the On the Maritime Bill chamber's overpowering rejec­ By House Members tion by a 309-109 margin of an Appear on Page 10. amendment designed to limit the amount U.S.-flag shipping com­ H.R. 2151 also creates a new panies can charge to transport Series Transportation Program to government-impelled cargo. (See. help U.S. shipyards build vessels story on page 11.) The Maritime that are price-competitive on the Security and Competitiveness world market. Act of 1993 (H.R. 2151) now "This is a'tremendous show of goes before the Senate. The labor movement, con­ trade, with democratic values or support for the U.S.-flag mer­ gressmen and others who oppose the openings up of consumer H.R. 2151 outlines a $1.2 bil­ chant marine by the House," said the North American Free Trade markets in Mexico." lion, 10-year program to provide SIU President Michael Sacco. Rather, he said, its goal is to operating sub­ Agreement (NAFTA) expressed "Much of the credit for this vic­ disappointment and reiterated "protect the property patents and sidies for a tory has to go to Seafarers and their warnings that NAFTA will profits of U.S. corporations that proposed their families who contacted their cost hundreds of thousands of will locate facilities in Mexico" Maritime individual representatives to seek American jobs and will severely where they intend to escape the Security Fleet. their votes." damage the environment, follow­ conditions of life and labor in the The bill does not Also pointing out the sig­ ing the November 17 vote in U.S. provide a nificance of the vote was the "The fight to keep and im­ specific number which the U.S. House of Repre­ United States Maritime Coali­ sentatives approved the trade prove these standards," Kirkland of ships that tion, an advocacy group made up said, "will not be slowed by this would be in- ~ deal, 234 votes to 200. of citizens' organizations, In a press conference follow­ defeat... The AFL-CIO will con­ eluded in the "eP-Studds patriotic groups, U.S.-flag ship­ ing the House vote, AFL-CIO trive to be in the forefront of the fleet, but published reports es­ ping companies, maritime unions President Lane Kirkland pointed struggle to ensure that trade be­ timate the figure to be between 50 and shipyards. nations benefits and 70 vessels. It is the first major out that NAFTA "has little to do tween "Members of the coalition with national interests, with free Continued on page 11 piece of legislation dealing with worked hard to ensure passage of h! ytake at HJ^A, HgM for Fair Hade Hot Oven Kirklattd this measure," said James Henry, president of the coalition, which formed in September. "This was the first major vote concerning maritime since the coalition formed. We were able to speak with one strong, united voice, and it helped." 'Right Bill, Right Time' In presenting the bill for debate on the House floor, Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), the chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, said, "This is the right bill, this is the right time and this is the right place to do the right thing for not Rep. Fields only the U.S. maritime industries, but for our nation's economic and national security." Studds was joined by Repre­ sentative Jack Fields (R-Texas), the ranking minority member of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, who pointed out how the merchant marine had played a valuable role Peddles Tickets to Cargo Conference Under False Pretenses In an attempt to sell tickets to what was billed as a bulk shipping conference scheduled in New York on November 15 and 16, the Journal of Commerce and an agency promoting the use of foreign registries advertized their production as an anti U.S. seamen, anti U.S. flag seminar. The so-called Dry Bulk Transpo '93 Conference was sponsored by the nation­ al shipping and transportation newspaper. The Journal of Commerce. Although no mention of another or­ ganization was made in the conference advertisements, it was later revealed that the newspaper had contracted the ser­ vices of International Marketing Strategies (IMS), an organization that promotes foreign registries. IMS describes itself as "a specialized publishing, public relations and market­ ing corporation committed to the globalization of capital and policy in the promotion of free trade...." In touting its newsletter on runaway-flag registries; IMS tells the shipowner, "If you're not using open registries[,] your competitors probably are. You should explore your options and choose carefully from among the different flags." Appealing to Prejudice In a move designed to up attendance and appeal to groups opposed to U.S. shipping, IMS prepared advertisements and The Journal of Commerce ran the propaganda. The ads, which play on baseless prejudice, dish out the tired old arguments about wages of American seamen and cargo preference. One ad proclaims in bold headline type: "If the rationale for subsidizing U.S. flag ships is because they serve a defense ne^ then why should a cook on a private vessel make more dian a Navy captainT' The ad attributes the quote to Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) then says, "If this kind of thinking affects you, you should be in New York on November 15th and 16th for The Journal of Commerce's Dry Bulk Conference."' The other advertisement states, 'These preference ships would not exist without a subsidy program. And, if they did not, who would miss them? Certain­ ly not the military and not the commer­ cial markets." The statement is assigned to Rob Quartel, an employee of a runaway-flag shipping operation. The price of admission to the two-day conference was $495.00. SIU President Michael Sacco took the matter to Journal of Commerce Presi­ dent and Publisher Don Becker, saying the ads were "entirely misleading" and based on "misrepresentations and propagandistic statements made by two avowed enemies of the American-flag shipping industry." Sacco noted that in no way did he ob­ ject to "the right of anyone to express at­ titudes different from those I represent." Rather, he said, "it is the deceitful way in which the conference has been promoted to which I object." Becker informed Sacco the ads were "prepared by an outside consultant" (meaning IMS) and that he "was not aware in advance" of the content. Two speakers scheduled for the con­ ference canceled their participation in the event in protest of the ads. Ernest J. Corrado, president of the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping, a ^oup representing U.S. shipping companies, advised EMS that he was withdrawing. He said some of AIMS member groups found the ad statements attacking the "government-impelled cargo preference program" to be "er­ roneous, misleading and totally inap­ propriate." iH,- ; •-"A • I I• t•T • Continued on page 11 New-Low Anti U.S. Ship Group ••'A:. • i' X. :U From The Journal of Commerce "IF THE RATIONALE FOR SUBSIDIZING U.S. FLAG SHIPS IS BECAUSE THEY SERVE A DEFENSE NEED, THEN WHY SHOULD A COOK ON A PRIVATE VESSEL MAKE MORE THAN ANAVYCAPTAlNr "THESE PREFERENCE SHIPS WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT. A SUBSIDY PROGRAM. AND, IF THEY DID NOT WHO WOULD MISS THEM? CERTAINLY NOT THE MILITARY AND NOT THE COMMERCIAL MARKETS.'^ •'' V-A CLIUtC* 21 H this Kind ot thinkingaffects you., you shodd be m New Yorti onNowerrber 15th and 1em for The Joumaiof Comrnerca s Dry Buk Conference. Fax 203^-t929 tor fullregistrafion detaiis. 'or TheJourrai o( "ovemtw, 150. and 161I1 i The propagandistic way the Journal of Commerce advertised its dry bulk conference appears above. The large quarter page ads, run November 5 (left) and November 8, were prepared by a firm that promotes foreign registries. That company was hired by the newspaper to stage the event. Corrado added, "... to appear in the Dry Bulk Transpo '93 symposium in the circumstances of the ads would, to my mind, be an act of disloyalty" to the U.S.flag shipping industry. After seeing the first ad, Talmage E. Simpkins, executive vice president and treasurer of the Labor Management Com­ mittee, a group representing shipowners with labor contracts with the National Maritime Union, informed IMS that under no circumstances would he par­ ticipate in a conference promoted in such an irresponsible manner. The advertisements provoked a demonstration from SIU rank-and-file members. Fifteen Seafarers passed out leaflets protesting the ads "misrepresentational headlines" to conference par­ ticipants on the first morning of the event. The advertisements leave the ques­ tion as to why the conference was con­ voked in the first place. What was established by the ads, in the view of many people in the maritime in­ dustry, is that the integrity of The Journal of Commerce was com­ promised and consequently the quality of the newspaper. • J.:-' - .v' r �4 r > , '' K, DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Coast Guard Outlines Plans For Mariner Card Renewal renewing z-cards and licenses, a fee of $45 to evaluate applica­ the Coast Guard will use the date tions of renewal for mariners the document was issued for with endorsements. If this comes to pass, an AB those processed before 1991. The date of issuance is located or QMED who has been sailing on the back of a z-card, to the regularly and wants to renew his or her document would be charged right of the thumb print. Any documents issued in $80 under the proposed plan. When a mariner renews a zyears ending in 4 or 9 must be renewed during 1994 to remain card with more than one endorse­ active. Documents issued in ment, the Coast Guard proposes years ending in 5 or 0 must renew to charge only one evaluation fee during 1995. For those issued in of $45. The same single-time fee years 1 or 6, renewal must take will apply to mariners who submit place in 1996. For years ending in a license, z-card or certificate of 2 or 7, renewal has to be done in registiy (used by medical person­ 1997. For documents issued in nel and pursers) for renewal at the years ending in 3 or 8, renewal same time. However, if a mariner holds must take place in 1998. For example, a member more than one Coast Guard-is­ whose z-card was issued on July sued document and applies to 10, 1969 would have to renew renew them at separate times, his or her document by July 10, the Coast Guard will charge 1994 if the proposed rule goes separate evaluation fees of $45 into effect. Members who have when the renewal applications received new or upgraded docu­ are received. The Coast Guard also plans ments since 1991 already have a renewal date stamped on both the to apply an examination fee of front and back of their z-cards. $40 to mariners holding z-cards The Coast Guard also out­ with endorsements if recent ser­ lined its plans for charging vice requirements are not met. mariners to renew their docu­ The agency defines recent ser­ Create Schedule vice requirements as providing The Coast Guard is seeking ments. The costs range from $35 proof of one year sailing time to create a five-year schedule for to renew a z-card with no endorse­ within the previous five years. renewal of documents and licen­ ments (such as an ordinary seaman Should a person wish to ses beginning next year. All or wiper) to as high as $120. return to sailing after coming In breaking down the costs, documents and licenses would ashore for more than five have to be renewed by 1998 if a the federal agency plans to years—^as happened during the charge an issuance fee of $35 for mariner plans to sail. Persian Gulf war—a mariner To determine the date for all renewals. It also is proposing would have to pay the $35 renewal issuance fee, the $45 ap­ plication evaluation fee and an ad­ ditional $40 examination fee covering the qualified rating sought. This would amount to $120. Under the Coast Guard's proposal for merchant mariner's docu­ Merchant mariner's docu­ ments must be renewed eveiy five years and certain testing standards and fees will be assigned to the renewal process, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. In a preliminary proposal outlined in the Federal Register of September 16, the Coast Guard seeks to begin a program of renewing z-cards and mariner licenses every five years begin­ ning in 1994. The Department of Transportation agency also wants to charge mariners for documents when they are renewed or upgraded. Responding to the proposed rulemaking, the SIU restated to the Coast Guard its strong op­ position to any fees being charged for z-cards or licenses in its comments to the Coast Guard. The Seafarers, along with four other maritime unions and five individual mariners, filed in U.S. District Court in April a suit to stop the Coast Guard from collecting money when the agency issues or upgrades z-cards and licenses. Proposed Dates For Z-Card Renewals . ment renewals, all z-cards will have to be updated by 1998. The federal agency has outlined a plan based on the issuance date of documents obtained before 1991. The date of issuanceis located on the back of the z-card to the right of the thumb print. Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the documents.) The following chart shows the year that merchant mariner's documents, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuance. Renewal Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Issuance Year 1989 1984 1979 1974 1969 1964 1959 1954 19491944 1939 1990 1985 1980 1975 1970 1965 1960 1955 1950 1945 1940 1991 1986 1981 1976 1971 1966 1961 1956 1951 1946 1941 1992 1987 1982 1977 1972 1967 1962 1957 1952 1947 1942 1937 1993 1988 1983 1978 1973 1968 1963 1958 1953 1948 1943 1938 a'. Source: FederalRegister, September 16,1993 'Flawed Data' The SIU charged the Coast Guard followed "the same fa­ cially flawed data and methodol­ ogy it employed to calculate fees for origind [z-cards] and original and renewed licenses." The union added, "This un­ fair work tax unfairly burdens American merchant seamen and boatmen who already face dif­ ficult economic times as a result of earning their livelihoods in a merchant marine that badly needs revitalizing." Before announcing im­ plementation of the program, the Coast Guard will study the com­ ments it has received todetermine if a public hearing or a need for revision of the plan is needed. Chief Cook Michael Hammock presents a freshly baked,farewell cake to the seven Cuban refugees and members of the ITB Grotoncrew before the ship's arrival in St. Croix. m GroUm Rescues 7 Cuban Refugees Seafarers aboard the ITB in secret so that no one would Graron rescued seven refugees 30 discover their intention to flee miles north of Cubia adrift on a Sagua La Grande Villa, Cuba," raft during twilight October 19. Deloatch told a reporter from the According to reports from Seafarers LOG. "They had even sewn the crewmembers, the vessel was sailing to the Hess Oil terminal in names, address and phone num­ St. Croix, V.I. after offloading bers of their relatives in Florida cargo in "Tampa, Fla. Around 7 into the collars of their shirts." Crewmembers provided the p.m. AB Patrick Rawley, who was standing watch, spotted an Cubans with clean clothes and hot meals prepared by the galley object in the distance. Using binoculars. Captain gang. '"They thought the food was Nicholas Colavito and crewmem­ excellent. They told us that they bers determined that what they had never had such amounts or saw was actually a group of in­ quality. In Cuba they were given dividuals adrift on a raft, wildly a few pounds of rice per month and a very minimal amount of waving their arms. It took the Groton ap­ meat," said the 36-year member proximately 15 minutes to turn of the SIU, who also provided the around and reach the raft, which LOG with the photo accompany­ consisted of eight inner-tubes tied ing this article. "The entire crew worked very* together with pieces of steel. Once the vessel reached the raft, well together to bring the crewmembers lowered a Jacob's refugees aboard. It was a wonder­ ladder and brought all seven ful feeling to help these people Cubans safely aboard the in­ who clearly just wanted a better tegrated tug-barge. The entire life for themselves in America," rescue operation took the crew a Deloatch recalled. The Cubans stayed on board little over an hour. "The group had been at sea for with the crew for four days until seven days and had not eaten food the vessel sailed into St. Croix, or drunk water for five days," said vvhere the seven refugees were Recertified Steward Marvin turned over to federal authorities. Deloatch, who sails from the port "They told us that they would of New York. "When setting out write the ship once settled in with from Cuba that first night, they their families in Miami, but we only packed two air pumps, water, probably won't ever hear from salt, lemons and raw fish." them. It is just another successful TTie chief steward noted DEU rescue by a SIU ship," noted the Angel Bruno acted as an inter­ recertified steward. preter between the crew and the The 692-foot-long integrated refugees, who spoke only tug-barge, operated by Sheridan Spanish. '"They told us that it had Transportation out of New York, taken them eight months of plan­ transports petroleum products be­ ning and building to escape from tween the Hess Oil terminal in St. Cuba. They built their raft and Croix and various ports along the made plans in the woods at night East Coast. OMI Charger's Captain Commencis Crew fer Ceurageous Conduct The captain of the OMI Charger xectniXy commended the vessel's crewmembers for their courageous actions immediately following a fatal explosion aboard the tanker on October 9 near the Houston Ship Channel. "As a result of the explosion, there were many displays of courage, humanity and duties well done," Master Wayne Nason wrote. "I would like to officially commend the crewmembers, whose deeds I have direct knowledge of. . . . They did not panic and all obeyed orders. If I am proud of anything, I am proud of the fact that hb one was lost of hurt after the explosion occurred." Nason then provides brief ac­ counts of the actions of several officers and Seafarers. He specifically mentions AB Jimmie Scheck, OMU Daniel Campbell ant! OMU Andrew Lopez. Details Action Scheck "went to his fire sta­ tion and assisted Third Mate Ziegler with the hose and at­ tempting to fight the fire. Jimmie then assisted Chief Mate Wren in pulling the pumpman off the main deck and got him to the stem for evacuation. Jimmie was ordered to evacuate. He was, as he always was onboard, an outstanding and fearless seaman." The captain pointed put that Campbell "went to his fire station in the engine room and had the presence of mind to close down the fire pump recirculating valve to give the deck more pressure on the fire main. He assisted... until he was ordered to abandon ship." Of Lopez, Nason wrote, "He tied down the hot work fire hose to continue a stream on the flames. He, too, only left the deck when ordered to abandon ship." The captain added, "I am sure there were others who performed well and I do not mean to slight anyone." The circumstances leading to the accident aboard the Charger still are being investigated by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Nation­ al Transportation Safety Board. Through interviews with Charter crewmembers, federal officials have confirmed that the blast was sparked by a welding torch used in an empty cargo tank by a member of an International Marine Services, Inc. riding crew. The agencies still are trying to determine when and how the potentially explosive atmosphere was produced. recently told the Seafarers LOG that it may take several months to wrap up the investigation. Meanwhile, the Charger—a 660-foot tanker which burned for more than five hours after the severe explosion—has been sold for scrap. Seafarer Perishes Correction The blast claimed the lives of three men:Seafarer Milton "Wil­ lie" Williams, who was sailing as a pumpman; and Keith Kelly and Roger Boutwell of the riding crew. Amazingly, only one other person, the third member of the riding crew, suffered serious in­ juries. Mike Buzbee sustained bums to his face and hands. A Coast Guard spokesperson Due to a typographical error, an article in the Novem­ ber issue of the Seafarers LOG incorrectly listed the age of late SIU member Milton "Willie" Williams, the QMED/pumpman who died in an explosion aboard the OMI Charger on October 9. Brother Williams was 46 years old. I.: �- DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Tuberculosis Program Begins January 1 in Sill Ciinics The Seafarers International migration to the U.S. of people Because Seafarers live in close Union—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes frorn countries with a high in­ quarters and deal with the same and Inland Waters District—and cidence of the disease and trans- people every day for an extended the Seafarers Welfare Plan will mission among persons in period of time. Miller noted that begin implementing a tuber­ crowded living environments. the SIU feels it should examine culosis (TB) research and control the possible effect of tuberculosis The Airborne Disease program in all SIU clinics as of on those who sail the world's TB is a disease spread by January 1,1994 to rapidly address germs called tubercle bacilli thai waterways. the national re-emergence of the can float in the air. The germs are TB Testing Important disease and protect union mem­ spread if a person infected with The 1994 TB screening pro­ bership. active tuberculosis Of the lungs The program, to be put into coughs or sneezes into the air. gram will take place in every SIU place by the Seafarers Welfare The TB bacteria are so tiny thai clinic throughout the United Plan medical department, is they dry out and float on air cur­ States. It will require members to designed to accumulate data in rents for long periods in an fill out a simple questionnaire order to research effects on enclosed space. TB germs are not (which will include such ques­ Seafarers of the disease. The new likely to be transmitted through tions as age, place of birth and program will require a painless personal items associated with in­ places of travel, as well as family skin test at the time of a member's fected individuals, such as cloth- and personal history of tuber­ annual 1994 physical to identify ing, bedding, toilet seats, culosis) and submit to a skin test. The skin test on the arm is the if the Seafarer has been exposed showers, drinking glasses, eating only way to tell if a person has to TB. The main objective of such materials or any other items a per­ been exposed to the germs as­ a prdgram is to protect SIU mem­ son with the clinical disease may sociated with tuberculosis. When bers from the disease by testing have touched. goes into an SIU clinic a Seafarer for possible exposure to TB "It is very important to note for his or her annual examination, germs. that this is not a disease that is "The SIU tuberculosis pro­ easily transmitted or rapidly in­ a clinic physician will use a small gram will test Seafarers at the fectious. The skin test might needle to put testing material, time of their annual physical to reveal that a person may have called tuberculin, under the skin see if they have been exposed to been exposed to someone with of the forearm. In 48-72 hours, the someone with active TB at any TB 10 or 15 years ago, but they member will return to the SIU time in the past," Dr. Kenneth may never develop the active dis­ clinic, and the test on the forearm is examined to determine if there Miller, director of the Seafarers ease," said Miller. American Lung Association is a reaction. Seiafarers may pick Welfare Plan medical depart­ ra germs are not transmitted up their renewed clinic card at the This photograph shows a normal chest X-ray. Had there been any ment, told a reporter from the through casual contact. A person sign of tuberculosis, a spot would have appeared on one of the lungs. Seafarers LOG. "If they have must be in close contact for a long time the skin test is read. The test is positive if a bump been exposed, treatment may be period of time with an infected the size of a pencil eraser or big­ is found to have active TB, then tibiotic known as INK to take necessary, but that will be up to individual to become affected by he or she will not be permitted to once per day for six months. This the member and his or her per­ the germ. Miller stressed that ger appears on the arm where the ship out until the infection is preventive treatment takes at least sonal physician to determine. We even in this case, only 10 percent tuberculin was placed. This treated. However, a positive skin six months to a year to kill all the are basically concerned about the will go on to develop active tuber­ means that the person may have test does not necessarily mean tuberculosis germs. A person may been exposed to the TB germ and current rise of TB and want to culosis. continue to have TB bacteria in may require preventive treatment that the Seafarer has active TB. protect our members by taking "The program will determine his or her body unless eliminated Most people who breathe in to avoid getting ^e full disease at every precautionary measure pos­ the bacteria do not become in­ with the proper medication. a later time. (Seafarers receive if an individual has been exposed sible." fected when exposed to TB. Of chest X-rays as part of their an­ to TB in the past. Based upon this "A person with a latent infection The TB Rise those who do, most do not nual physicals which also are determination, the individual and will be eligible to ship out with develop the active disease, but the used to determine the extent of Ws or her own doctor will decide the understanding that he or she is Tuberculosis, inactive for whether or not any further treat­ responsible for taking the germs can lie dormant in the cells TB exposure.) many years in the United States, ment is required," Miller stated. prescribed medications as is once again on the rise. The Na­ lining the lungs where the body "Seafarers should not wait directed by the doctor," noted tional Institute of Allergy and In­ may store them. The body's im­ until the last minute before get­ Decision for Treatment fectious Diseases (NIAID), a mune system traps the bacteria ting their clinic card renewed be­ The Centers for Disease Con­ Miller. federal health agency involved in with special germ fighters. From cause this TB skin test is going to trol and Prevention (CDC) has es­ Protection for Seafarers the research and development of this point on, a lifelong balance take a few days. Individuds need tablished a specific set of The SIU medical department is guidelines for treatment of infec­ between the infection and the to plan in advance and give them- guidelines used to determine moving quickly to deal with any tious diseases, cites various human body's defense against the selves enough time," noted whether or not a person needs to potential threat to the membership reasons for the resurgence of TB. infection continues. An in­ Miller." through , precautionary measures begin preventive therapy. Reasons stated by the agency dividual who has dormant TB Among the items checked by such as early detection and collec­ for the tuberculosis revival in­ bacteria in his or her lungs is not A Positive Test doctors are the size of the reaction tion of data to better analyze any clude the emergence of drug- contagious. Only those with ac­ Seafarers will receive only the to the skin test, age and medical trends or circumstances relating to resistant strains of the organism tive TB who remain untreated are TB skin test and initial chest X- history of the patient and if the Seafarers and the disease. causing the disease, increased im­ capable of infecting others. The TB screening program ray in the SIU clinic. If a Seafarer individual is part of a high risk will remain in effect throughout tests positive, he or she should group. Based on this criteria, a doctor 1994. In 1995, the medical seek advice and treatment from a personal physician who knows will make the decision whether department will examine the data collected to determine if tuber­ his or her past medical histoiy and treatment is necessary. If deemed necess^, an in­ culosis is of significant concern can determine what is best for that particular individual. If a Seafarer dividual will be prescribed an an­ for Seafarers. •/•ri. • •• • V.v" ' '' •-VAI:.- -• - - Fighting the Fiu Bug in Seattie A nurse measures the size of the skin reaction to a TB test ad­ ministered on the forearm, like the ones Seafarers will begin taking with their annual physicals in January. i' .-r- v. i. ' , . The skin test is positive if a bump the size of a pencil eraser or bigger appears on the arm where the tuberculin was placed, as shown above. Seafarers in the port of Seattle,including Chief Cook Veronica Cardenas (left) and Recertified Steward Gerald Shirley, take advantage of flu shots offered by the Virginia Mason Clinic, which serces as the preferred provider organization (PPO) of the Seafarers Welfare Plan in the Northwest U.S. Staff members from the Seattle PPO came to the union hall to administer the inoculations. 1 �DfiCiEMVfff fM3 6 SUFMERSLOa Member^ip MeeUna Dates Set hir 1994 continue staying up-to-date in 1994 by attending the monthly meetings at their respective ports. Article" XXIII of the SIU ConstitutioTwice a year at the member­ ship meeting in Piney Point, the union recognizes its newest recertified bvosuns Pictured an deals exclusively with union meetings. The article sets out where and when meetings are conducted and who should run them. The Preamble also notes the importance when ashore of attending meetings to serve the union for those who are at sea and therefore cannot attend. ". . . Bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members who cannot be present must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in Twice a year at the membership meeting in the interest of all." Members are asked to clip the schedule Piney Point, the union recognizes its newest recertified bosuns, like Monte below and post it on their ships or keep it Pereira, above. for personal reference throughout the year. Maritime reform and the future of U.S.flag shipping... updates on the new standard contract... the battle oyer inland documen­ tation ... the SIU's fight to prohibit charg­ ing merchant seamen and boatmen for their z-cards.... These are just some of the topics covered this past year during monthly membership meetings conducted at SIU halls throughout thecountry. Seafarers can AB Carson Jordan asks a question pertaining to seatime changes in the new contract during a recent meeting in the Philadelphia hall. Members listen to reports on shipping, their benefits plan and upcoming elections. 1994 Membership Meetings * Port Traditional Date Piney Point Monday after first Sunday New York Tuesday after first Suriday Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday SanJuan Thursday after first Sunday Algonac Friday after first Sunday 7 11 khHiston Monday after second Sunday 10 ^..•:.\14: New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 10 Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 16 16 13 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 12 16 16 San Francisco Thursday after s^pr^JSi^^ n St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 14 Friday after second Sunday 14 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 18* New Bedford Tuesctey after third Sunday 1 Jersey City Seattle January February March April May 7 7 4-.: '""p2. .1 8 8 5 4 6 10 • 10 10 7 10 V"-?:, • 10 7 10 18 22* 11 • 8 •^ November December 8 9 5 r- 8 6 9 7 11 8 6 10 9 i.:' 11 8 6 10 8 9 7 11 8 6 10 8 6 10 8 7 14* 9 -9. 6 September October 5 •• •; August 7 5 5 July • 6 3 9 6 June 4 6 8 9 7 : 10 6 11 8 8 12 9 11 15 12 14 12 16 13 11 15 13 11 :,:%15:V-- 13 14 12 16 14 13 11 15 13 17 14 12 16 14 17 14 12 14 ;•' 18: 15 13 18 15 13 17 15 19 16 14 18 16 :v, 18 15 13 17 15 19 16 14 18 16 21 18 16 20 18 23* 19 17 21 19 19 17 21 19 23 20 18 22 20 20 18 22 20 24 21 19 23 21 20 24 22 26 23 21 25 23 14, Wednesday after third Sunday 19 23 23 Fridayafter thirdSunday 21 25 25 13 •; . 10 •:-12-''' 15 • r Piney Point changes created by New Year's Day, Independence Day and Labor Day holidays; Algonac change created by Veterans Day holiday Wilminqton changes created by Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall Birthday holidays. �DECEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Foreign-Flag Ships Collide Near New Orleans •iVvT' The U.S. Coast Guard and the passengers and 542 crewmemNational Transportation Safety bers, received a 70-foot-wide Board (NTSB) are investigating a dent in its right side. Within the collision which took place near dent is a 30-foot gash roughly 10 New Orleans on November 6 be­ feet above the water line and a tween a cruise ship and a flag-of- smaller hole about two feet above convenience freighter which was the water line. carrying American grain to Russia. The larger gash cut into The hearing began in mid- several crewmembers' cabins, November, following a ruling by which were unoccupied at the federal Judge Martin Feldman time of the accident. denying a request by two officers The 654-foot ship, owned by from the Netherlands-Antilles- Holland America, also sustained flag passenger vessel Noordam damage on its right propeller who wanted to block the Coast shaft. A water main used for fire Guard from conducting the in­ protection and a sewage pipe quiry. were broken. Neither the Noordam nor the Part of the Mt. Ymitos' bow Greek-owned, Malta-flagged Mt. was knocked about 20 feet in­ Yrhitos had a pilot onboard when ward, while a hole was opened 15 the ships crashed into each other feet below the main deck. The at a 90-degree angle around 8:30 684-foot vessel, owned by Kassos p.m. at the mouth of the Missis­ Maritime Enterprises of Athens, sippi River's Southwest Pass. had loaded soybean meal in Con­ Visibility was clear at that time. vent, La. and was bound for Coast Guard Commander Tim Kaliningrad in Russia. According to press reports, Keegan told the New Orleans Times-Picayune. during the first days of the inves­ Miraculously, there were no tigation the captain of the Mt. serious injuries aboard either Ymitos, Giorgios Fragoulis, ship, although both vessels sus­ stated that he had taken a number tained major damage. The Noor­ of steps to avoid the collision but dam, which was carrying 1,188 was surprised when the cruise The Greek-owned, Malta-flagged Mt. Ymitos was carrying American grain to Russia at the time of the accident. •' .i--- U.S. Coast Guard photos by D.Schaefer The passenger vessel A/oordam suffered extensive damage when it collided with a flag-of-convenience ship last month at the mouth of the Mississippi River's Southwest Pass. ship changed course whilei the vessels were only a half-mile apart. Fragoulis also reportedly said that someone from the Noor­ dam contacted him by radio shortly after the accident and ac­ knowledged that the Noordam was at fault. > Amoldus Broekhoven, chief officer of the Noordam, denied that he or anyone else from the cruise ship had taken the blame. However, he and another officer from the Noordam reportedly said they did not see the Mt. Ymitos until about two minutes prior to the collision. Both vesselsstill were seawor­ thy after the accident but were taken to shipyards for damage as­ sessment. At press time, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard said the in­ vestigation was continuing. • Tc. . Cruise-Ship Crew 'Ran Like Deer' Crewmembers aboard a foreign-flag cruise ship reportedly left their passengers in the dark after the vessel collided with a flag-of-con­ venience freighter last month near New Orleans. According to reports in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the crew of the NetherlandsAntilles-flagged Noordam let at least 30 minutes elapse following the collision on November 6 before anyone informed the passengers of what had happened. Although there were no serious injuries on either ship, the contact jolted everyone aboard both vessels. Yet the 1,188 cruise-ship passengers were left to guess about the severity of the accident. One articl#in the newspapef said that many passengers were "furious" regarding the initid response of the captain and crew. Passengers described the scene as "hysterical." One person was quoted as saying she has "nothing but contempt" for the captain because of the way he handled the situation. Another passenger said he was in the dining room when he saw deckhands and galley person­ nel— all wearing lifejackets — "running like deer" to lifeboat Stations, without communicating with any passengers. However, the crew found time to quickly drape tarps over the area of the ship which sus­ tained the most damage, the newspaper reported. Eventually the passengers disembarked from the Noordam a day later than originally scheduled. A spokesperson for Holland America, owner of the ship, told the Times-Picayune, "It's for­ tunate the accident occurred on the last day of their cruise. By that time, [the passengers] were pretty comfortable with the ship and cruising and everything." SlU Presses for Inland Safety Regs The SIU continues to push for captain and pilot are required to rating. The other bill before the sub­ legislation to improve safety con­ hold documents even though all ditions for boatmen working four crewmembers have naviga­ committee stems from the acci­ dent itself. The Towing Vessel along America's inland water­ tion responsibilities. Navigational Safety Act of 1993 Detailing the union's efforts ways (H.R. 3282) requires all inland since 1992 to pass legislation Two bills are under considera­ waterway vessels to be equipped tion by the House Coast Guard calling on boatmen to hold docu­ with marine charts, navigational and Navigation Subcommittee. ments, Terry Turner, SIU director The Inland Documentation Bill for legislative affairs, told the publications, compass, radar and Unseasonably mild weather In the Great Lakes region means the (H.R. 1915) calls for all boatmen subcommittee, "For the last two fathometer. opportunity for more work for vessels like the Walter J. McCarthy, sailing on inland waterways ves­ years, the SIU has insisted that a Not Fully Equipped pictured here steaming by the SIU hall In Algonac, Mich. sels of more than five gross tons potential catastrophe exists on the During the October 12, hear­ to hold Coast Guard-issued mer­ nation's inland waterways. No ing representatives heard tes­ chant mariner's documents (z- longer is this prophetic; the timony that the Mauvilla was not [Amtrak] Sunset Limited has equipped with marine charts, cards). made it all too real." This piece of legislation navigational tools or a compass. which was introduced earlier this Deep sea and Great Lakes The Coast Guard pointed out such year by Representative Gerry mariners possess z-cards. To ac­ equipment is not required by law No date for the closing of the year. Studds (D-Mass.), chairman of quire a merchant mariner's docu­ or agency regulations. "Last year a substantial num­ Soo Locks has been announced the House Merchant Marine and ment, the Coast Guard requires Subcommittee Chairman because of unseasonably mild ber of Great Lakes vessels, such Fisheries Committee — has evidence of a drug-free Billy Tauzin (D-La.) offered H.R. received additional attention urinalysis, check of the National 3282 the day after the hearing to weather in the Great Lakes as the large carriers, sailed into the first week of January. This is since the early morning Septem­ Driver Register for drunk-driving provide for the additional naviga­ region. a rare occurrence but we hope for Traditionally the locks close in ber 22 accident near Mobile, Ala. or controlled substance viola­ tional equipment. more of the same this year," the mid-December because of ice ac­ when an Amtrak passenger train tions, an FBI criminal record A union study of Coast Guard cumulation on Lakes Michigan, SIU official stated. ran off a bridge that had been background investigation, proof data from the late 1970s to midRivers and harbors along the struck moments before by a barge of U.S. citizenship or evidence of 1991 revealed the leading cause Superior and Huron. If mild Lakes generally start icing in the weather conditions continue, sail­ pushed by the MV Mauvilla. lawful entry and permanent for a majority (58 percent) of the ing could extend well into early autumn when the colder Forty-seven people lost their lives residency from the Immigration accidents on inland waterways weather moves south from the January. in the accident. Reports of the and Naturalization Service and was human factors. Meanwhile, Seafarers who sail on the Arctic. This year has been mild so investigation state the tug/barge proof of employment in the in­ aboard U.S.-flag vessels, 36 per­ Great Lakes have had "an excep­ far, and all projections for the got lost in a heavy fog, sailed into dustry or evidence of military ser­ cent of the accidents on the Great tionally good year," said Byron Great Lakes region point to the an unnavigable bayou and struck vice. Lakes were attributable to human Kelley, vice president of the weather pattern continuing. the unlit bridge. Two of the four Z-cards are renewed every factors with only 31 percent on SIU's Great Lakes region. Factors that contribute to the crewmembers aboard the five years. In order to receive an the deep seas. There are 25,777 Kelley recalled that the last closing include car^o dem^d Mauvilla did not carry z'^cards. advanced rating, such as able miles of navigable inland water­ two winters have been mild, and the weather conditions. which allowed Great Lakes ves­ "As the temperature drops so bodied seaman or tankermen, a ways. Union Noted Dangers sels to continue shipping opera­ does the demand for the cargo Action on both bills is ex­ In testimony before the sub­ boatman must pass a Coast Guard tions on the lakes into December carried along the lakes, such as committee on October 12, the examination that indicates pected to resume when Congress and occasionally into the new iron ore," said Kelley. SIU pointed out only the tug's [proficiency and knowledge of the returns to Washington in January. Gnat Lakes Ships CoaOnue Saillttg in Friendiy Weather V • -- • • . ('• • . 'f �r. 8 DECEMBER 1993 S8AFMERSL0G SlU-Creweil Williams Returns to States for Hull Inspection Seafarers aboard the Pfc decided to return to life at sea. replenishment and cargo and fuel Dwayne T. Williams worked hard Bosun Meier sailed aboard the transfers at sea to helicopter preparing the vessel for the Cape Canaveral, also an Amsea operations. Deck department shipyard as the militar vessel, during Fersian Gulf war. members also are instructed in The prepositioning ship is shipboard damage control, search prepositioning ship (MFS) sailec designed to fully ^uip Marine and rescue operations and into the United States for the first expeditionary brigades with familiarization with cranes and time in two years. The U.S. Navy-owned and enough ammunition and supplies forklift trucks. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams Amsea-operated vessel is sta for 30 days. The Williams was one of the ships which helped the is named for a U.S. Marine who tioned in the Facific islands Guam and Saipan. The SIU United States in its early rapid gave up his life in order to save crewed Williams sailed into Fort deployment of materiel to the the lives of his fellow soldiers. Williams smothered a grenade Everglades, Fla. where SIU Rep­ Fersian Gulf. The ship is part of the MFS with his body during action in resentative Ambrose Cucinotta serviced the vessel and found the program developed Under the South Vietnam in 1968. crew working diligently to clean Carter administration after the the ship for its biennid hull in failed Iranian hostage rescue at­ Bringing in the docking lines are ABs Rich Barnes, Ken Chinn, Mat spection and layup in Norfolk, tempt. Frepositioning vessels are Donovan and Rich Hilbert. Va. Later this month, the Wil­ designed to provide rapid military liams will re-load cargo in Jack­ deployment, complete with sup­ sonville, Fla. and begin the plies, to any hot spot in the world. voyage back to Guath through the The Williams is a roll-on/roll-off ship built in 1984 and carries Fanama Canal. Bosun Fred Meier sailec various military hardware such as aboard the Williams from Guam earthmovers, tanks, bulldozers, to Florida and played a vital part ammunition, food and water as in preparing the vessel for the well as fuel and other items needed to supply amphibious forces. shipyard. Special sealift classes are of­ "In getting the ship ready for the shipyard, we transported the fered at the Lundeberg School for gear down below the hatches and Seafarers aboard vessels like the checked the hatches and cranes to Williams. Upon completion of the make sure they were operating training, SIU members are able to SA Sharon Lee Herner organizes correctly. We worked hard, but handle any special operation re- he salad bar in the officers' mess underway tell before dinner is served. the Williams is an incredible ship quired—from and is one of the cleanest and prettiest that I have ever been on. Our crews keep it very well main­ tained with waxed decks and the whole nine yards," the bosun told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. Reviewing the new standard agreement in the Seafarers LOG are (left "The crew was unbelievable to right) QMED Art Wadsworth, QMED Michael Stearman, Deck with eveiyone from the captain on Engine Utility Paul Charly Jr., QMED/Electrician Tony Muellersman down really working in complete and QMED/Pumpraan Fred Caltabiano. harmony. The food also was out­ standing, and the special meals that the galley gang prepared were al­ ways talked about," he added. Meier joined the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Jacksonville. Frior to joining the union, he worked for the U.S. Coast Guard For the SIU's Government match, but the Navajo was up to for 26 years. He noted that once Services Division crewmem- the task, bringing the Ranger to he retired, he missed sailing and Operating the docking winch aboard the Williamsis Bosun Fred Meier. befs aboard the USNS Navajo, it the location where it will under­ was just another day on the job. go hull preservation before However, for any of the on­ being mothballed at the Bremer­ lookers from San Diego to Long ton Naval Shipyard in Beach, Calif., it was a seagoing Washington. chapter of the children's story, Operations aboard the "The Little Engine That Could." Navajo began before dawn. By The Navajo, a Military 5:30 a.m., the tugboat was in the Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet middle of San Diego harbor (MSCFAC) tugboat, was called awaiting the Ranger. The upon to tow the USS Ranger, an aircraft carrier was decommis­ aircraft carrier, up the California sioned earlier in the summer coast. The fleet tug displaces after 36 years of service. The only 2,260 tons of water while Ranger had served in nine com­ the Ranger displaces 64,000 bat missions from Vietnam to tons. Such a move had never Somalia. been attempted by an MSCFAC Navajo crewmembers The galley gang prepares a special lunch before the vessel goes into the shipyard. They are (left to right) fleet tug. worked as a team to secure the Cook/Baker Deborah Koen, Chief Steward Stephen Avallone, SA Danny Mergillano, SA Robert Russell The job appeared to be a mischain from the flight deck of the and Chief Cook Sal Tomeo. Ranger with 23/4-inch wire. Once done, the tow was under­ way. There were the iisual creaks and groans, but no wires snapped during the voyage. 'This was business as usual, except that this was really big business," noted Captain Mark Wilson, master of the Navajo. "It's amazing to watch how easy these guys make a very dif­ ficult and demanding job look," added Captain Bill Baldwin, MSCFAC marine,^ superinten­ dent who will take over as mastef of the tug next year. "It's easy to take what appears to be a routine job for granted, but that's never the case with Aese Crewmembers aboard the vessels. The crews of these USNS Navajo secure a line to ships deserve a lot of credit for tow the USS Ranger from San the work they perform every d£ ' ~ . >-If/ Diego to Long Beach, Calif. day." The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, docked in Port Everglades. Fla.. retums to the U.S. after two years. Aircratt Carrier Proves No Match for Navajo • J.;'? -.--r-T . - . V- �DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERSLOG 9 Elevai Bosuas Advance to Top of De(dc Department Ipi|l?^-.'- r ' 'l' r-f'-.v;- •-,' i-;':-3.'>' VV^^'' '• 'WM Eleven Seafarers recently ad­ vanced to the top of the un­ licensed deck department when they completed the challenging bosun recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The recertified bosuns, who graduated from the highest cur­ riculum available to SIU members sailing in the deck department, were recognized during the month­ ly membership meeting in Piney Point on November 8. The bosuns received rigorous training and testing in areas such as safety, navigation and com­ munications. Students and Instructors During the five-week course, the 11 Seafarers finished ad­ vanced classes in firefighting, safety and first aid as well as deck skill courses in wire-splicing, knot-tying and navigation. They practiced ship handling proce­ dures in the Lundeberg School's simulator, which reproduces sail­ ing conditions at sea and in ports worldwide. Additionally, the bosuns worked with trainees at the school, passing along some of the knowledge and experiences they have gained over the years. The bosuns also receiv^ spe­ cialized training in operations unique to military ships assigned to a sealift role. This includes the ing with any one of the bosuns in this class." Santiago, like Vargas, sails from the port of New York. He said, "It is a great program and I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed learn­ ing the CPR techniques and all the different aspects of the sealift course. The information that I learned through the program is very valuable and I will not hesitate to teach others on the ves­ sels I sail on." Thirty-seven-year-old Jessie Mixon was taken aback by the progress of the school. He had not been to Piney Point since he graduated from the trainee pro­ gram in 1974. "I am very im­ pressed with the progress that the school and the entire facilities have made since my last visit 19 years ago," said Mixon, who sails out of the port of New Orleans. Like Vargas and Santiago, Mixon noted that his favorite part of the course was the firefighting, Following graduation ceremonies, nhembers of the bosun recertification course pose for a photo with SIU CPR and first aid. "We learned officials. They are (from left, kneeling) Russell Barrack Jr., Felix Santiago, Jessie Mixon, (second row) Terry Dennis Cowans Sr., SIU Vice President Augie Tellez, Mark Lamar, SIU President Michael Sacco, skills that we all may use some­ Bert Gillis, Jim Rader, Frank Lyie, Giovanni Vargas, Francisco Munoz, Executive Vice President Joseph where besides a ship. They are skills everyone should be very Sacco and Walter Petty. familiar with," he noted. During his five-week stay, in both the school's facilities and "Overall, the entire recertifica­ the SIU's Tallying Committee in Mixon's wife came to visit, and its curriculum. He had not been to tion program was excellent anc Janua^ to count the ballots cast the couple toured the Piney Point since he upgraded to great fun. Our instructor. Bill by union members in voting for Washington, D.C. area. They at­ quartermaster in the late 1970s. Hellwege, really knew how to re­ the national officers of the SIU. tended celebration ceremonies on late to seamen, and his teaching Speaking during the gradua­ I'll be back for more. I don't the U.S. Capitol grounds as the tion ceremony, Bert Gillis, think I can ever get enough of this was top-of-the-line," said the 37place," said the 18-year member year-old Seafarer who ships from 1978 graduate of Piney Point, statue "Freedom" was raised back of the SIU, who currently sails out the port of Norfolk, Va. He also stressed the importance of be­ to the top of the Capitol dome encouraged others to "utilize the coming politically involved with after months of restoration. of San Francisco. Also included in the sealift school because it will do every­ the union. Gillis, 39, encouraged Mixon recalled that it was "a very course is what is known as search thing in the world for you." the trainees to "pay attention to historical day that I will never "We all worked well together the political aspects of the union forget." and rescue. The bosuns are Mark Lamar also had not trained in the operation of small and forged friendships that because it is very important. You boats in the event that a rescue or helped our progress through the are important. You are our fu­ been back to the school since his 1975 graduation as a Piney Point search for survivors of a dis­ program," rioted Walter Petty, ture." trainee. "The course as a whole tressed vessel at sea is necessary. 43, from the port of Jacksonville, Course Helps Efficiency was very rewarding, and I com­ Bill Hellwege, a Lundeberg Ha. Francisco Munoz, 51, from Another key segment of the the port of New York said he mend the professionalism of the School instructor for the sealift course, said, "The search and res­ bosuns' course of study focused "loved the course. I was surprised instructors. I also think that we cue aspect of the class actually on the workings of the SIU and its to find there were many things should always remember Paul showed the bosuns what to do various plans. The bosuns met that I did not know. My favorite Hall and thank him for the step by step in the event of such with representatives of every part of the program was having vision of making such a school an occurrence. I tried to instill department of the SIU for ques­ access to the computer room and possible," said the 41-year-old bosun who sails from the port of into the men that they are the tion and answer sessions. the library. There are all types of Seattle. Recertified bosun Giovanni Var­ kingpins—the ones to make it For example, they conferred literature and always something gas joined the union in 1953. work should such a rescue be­ with officials from the union more to learn." come necessary. Even though all collective bargaining department, Giovanni Vargas and Felix handling of the Hagglund crane; crewmembers become involved, from its governmental affairs Santiago were friends long helicopter operations, which are the bosuns must lead the way, and department, from the welfare, before they began sailing with the critical to a vertical replenish­ this training ensures that they are vacation, training and pension SIU. Both bosuns joined the funds and from the Seafarers union in their native Puerto Rico ment maneuver; damage control; prepared with the proper skills. "This was a super good bunch LOG. underway replenishment and the and, after years of sailing, In addition, the bosuns studied renewed their friendship while at of guys. They were excellent in use of forklifts of all sizes. "I loved the entire class as a all aspects, llie thing that made and practiced communication sea. Vargas, 58, joined in 1953 whole but if I had to pick one them stand out from the rest was techniques and leadership skills while Santiago, 49, joined in thing it would be the sealift that they worked with the trainees in workshop sessions with Lun­ 1969. course. The training is something and made them really feel com­ deberg School instructors. "Firefighting, CPR and first that I will always use and that I fortable. They reminded the Capitol Hill Experience aid were all new and advanced to never really had," said 42-year- trainees that they were once in the Terry Dennis Cowans Sr., me," Vargas told a reporter from old Jim Rader, who returned to same position," he added. another 1975 Piney Point the Seafarers LOG. "This is my Russell Barrack Jr., a 1975 graduate, rated the trip to the first time at the school and my Piney Point to up^ade for the third time by attending the bosun Piney Point graduate, com­ union's headquarters in Camp class was beautifiil. I have really Francisco Munoz especially en­ recertification program. Rader mended the instructors and cur­ Springs, Md. and to Capitol Hill benefited a lot, and I can say for joyed the school's computer room noted the dramatic improvements riculum of the Lundeberg School. as the high points of the recer­ certain that I would not mind sail­ and library facilities. tification course. "I learned a lot about how the union and Con­ gress work. I think that it is really important for Seafarers to know and understand what is going on politically," said Cowans, who has upgraded several times at the school._"Most of the bosuns in this program I have upgraded or sailed with before. TTiis course has prepared me to be the best ship's chairman I can be," the 39year-old Mobile, Ala. native added. Similarly, Frank Lyie who sails from Houston, noted that he enjoyed visiting the Maritime Trades Department to see what is going on politically within the maritime industry." The 37-year- Lundeberg School instructor Bill Hellwege (left) and Bosuns Frank old bosun has been active widi the Lyie (right) and Terry Dennis Cowans practice the correct procedures Practicing their wire-splicing skills are Recertified Bosuns Bert Gillis union, representing Houston on for operating an oxygen breathing apparatus. (left) and Mark Lamar. V ' Ji . t,' • •>,••• . L'"•"r-vr. 1 • .. - :• '* •' ,• "i" • • if - 'X. • t kr • -;-V / -.J f '• ; .-r ,; • • .-.MS �III DECEMBER 1993 SCAI^iieiS 1017 House Backs U.S. Ships In voting 347-65 in favor of H.R. 2151, representatives from both political parties and from all across the country expressed their support for the U.S.-flag merchant marine and the men and women who crew the vessels (see story on page 3). Listed below are excerpts of some of the speeches delivered during the debate November 3 and 4. cargo. We learned these lessons Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) recongized. History has taught Arthur Ravenel (R-S.C.) [The U.S.-flag mer­ during the gulf war, when foreign me to place my trust and foith into The House has the the hands of God and the chant marine] is an carriers refused to enter the Per­ unique opportunity American flag—not in the hands o: important aspect of sian Gulf. Our U.S. merchant fleet, to save an important foreign governments or foreign * our economic inde­ however, accepted its orders and ' industry, one that seamen whose lack and total ab pendence because moved vital militaiy hardware into has seen many sun sence of loyalty to the UniteC the United States harm's way. sets in its day anc States is already well documentec wiir avoid potential Tillie Fowler (R-Fla. one that has in every war in which they have dependence on provided our nation It is crucial that we been employed. The Unitec an invaluable service for rnany foreign-flag carriers. pass this legislation States continues to need a private years And it is an important aspect of to preserve jobs in fleet of merchant ships to support national security because the the maritime in­ Alcee Hastings (D-Fla. our armed forces. U.S.-flag fleet will continue to be dustry. Thousands of James Quillen (R-Tenn. This legislation wil able to meet our nation's sealift American jobs Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) ultimately benefit requirements. This measure will would be lost if these American goods American labor an( provide employment companies rePatsy Mink (D-Hawaii) must have the option the economic anc for American mer­ flagged, and we would also lose of being carried to We cannot look to be military interests of chant marinersforeign markets on a leader among na­ our position as the world's largest our country. We can­ civilians who have American ships. tions without first maritime trading force. not allow any further proven their dedica­ Without that option, looking to lead our depletion of our Tom Barlow (D-K tion and patriotism those goods may own people, to U.S.-flag merchant fleet. by their actions in H.R. 2151 is bipar­ never leave our defend our own in­ every war which has threatenec tisan, it is com­ shores. A foreign Peter Torkildsen (R-Mass. dustries, to embrace the well-being of the Unitec prehensive and it is The U.S. merchant competitor, with an interest or in­ our own causes and States. constructive. It will marine fleet has to solve our own problems. fluence in shipping, could easily help rebuild our Gerald Solomon served our country eliminate competition by simply merchant marine Vic Fazio (D-Calif. well from World Our maritime in­ being unavailable or too expen­ and make it more If we intend to ex­ War II to Desert dustry has been sive to ship U.S. products. competitive. It is pand our interna­ Storm. In our own devastated in recent vital to the future of America's Jack Fields (R-Texas) tional exports in a interest, we must years by unfair We must have a global economy, we maritime capability. support an industry foreign competition U.S.-flag fleet that is vital to our national must see to it that our and unwise govern^ James Walsh (R-N.Y. operated by skillful maritime fleet is in­ security. ment policy. Need­ All the ships in the mariners. The men ternationally com­ less to say, tens of world don't mean Lynn Schenk (D-Calif. and women who petitive with those thousands of jobs have been anything if you do It is a mystery to competing countries. operate our U.S.destroyed as a result of this, and not have trained and, many Americans, flag ships are hard tens of thousands more are at most important, and especially to this working, dedicated. stake if we don't act now. loyal U.S. merchant Few people in this American, why we patriotic, taxpaying American mariners to man Peter Goss(R-Fla. have allowed the body blink when citizens. They are well-trained inthem. buy-American United States to lose The elimination of dividuals, among the best amendments are of­ its maritime primacy the American mer­ seafarers in the world. fered to spending and supremacy — a chant marine would William Lipinski (D-lll.) It is important for us position it has maintained for bills on this floor, be damaging to our As. the world's most of this century. to maintain our believe strongly that economy, to our na­ largest trading na­ maritime industry. the cargo preference tional security and to tion, the United Randy Cunningham (R-Cal. We cannot afford to aws are no different. the safety of our I could count on one States must have a lose more maritime ports. The great rush Charles Rose (D-N.C. hand the number of strong commercial ships. to re-register cargo ships under bills that have set I want to see fleet. Allowing our flags of convenience has con­ aside political agen­ American farmers maritime industry to tributed to the economic stagna­ da for the good of die would be a growing com on the tion of our coastal regions, led to Elizabeth Furse (D-Ore. Americans. This is tragedy. Losing otir merchant ' plains of high the decline of safety standards of We must design and one of those bills. America, but I want ships trading in U.S. ports and marine would threaten our piit in place a sen­ to see American botmade the United States dependent economic viability and national sible maritime toms carrying on foreign vessels in times of war. security. We must act now. policy, and we must American grain in Gene Green Don Young (R-Alaska do it soon or there As we embark on an American-bottom ships on the won't be a maritime I can tell my col­ 1, tor one, would era of more global ligh seas of the world. Why is leagues as the only industry left to sal­ prefer to keep ship­ trade, we must real­ that too much to ask for? person in this room, vage. board and shipyard ize that our iharitime Martin Lancaster (D-N.C. 1 believe, who is ac­ workers actively fleet will provide the tually licensed to be During the Persian Richard Gephardt (D-Mo. employed, rather means by which a captain, that it is Gulf war, we relied than incur the The American mer­ much of our future crucially important primarily on revenue losses and chant marine in­ trade will be con­ that we have American sealift to get welfare costs of dustry is critical to ducted. our unit equipment, giving them a pink slip. Yes, by Amejrican-crewed ships, captains our nation's national ammunition and sup­ all means, let us support maritime and mates and ships built here— security. We need a Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) American ship bottoms—so we plies to the war theater. reform for its role in national ready merchant On the day that I was can take and move our troops and Our merchant vessels defense. marine to serve in borri, we were the answered the call. So did our move our supplies. times of national John Duncan (R-Tenn. world's greatest civilian merchant mariners. emergency. This bill assures us of Owen Pickett (D-Va. maritime power. We have the oppor­ a reliable, well-trained and Robert Borski (D-Pa. This nation has Last year, this great tunity today by pass­ prepared merchant marine. neglected its mer­ H.R. 2151 will create nation did not build ing this legislation to chant marine for too and preserve jobs, one merchant ship. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) promote U.S. Jobs, long. The fact that while preserving tlie The Groatians, in the U.S. shipbuilding I really believe privately owned vital defense middle of a war, built and encouraging that we have U.S.-flag commer­ 0. The nation of Malta built four; capability of this na­ U.S.-flag vessel developed a proposal cial ships now carry the nation of Vietnam built one. tion. It will allow owners to stay under which both maritime less than 5 percent of The Japanese built over a third of workers in the U.S. the U.S. flag. labor, the operators this country's overseas trade all of the ships built in the world, maritime and shipand, yes, the Helen Bentley (R-Md. should, in itself, be cause for but this nation did not build one. milding industries to compete on shipyards can, in Too often, par­ alarm. a level playing field with their fact, endorse. George Hochbineckner (D-t^.Y.) breign counterparts. ticularly in Maria Cantwell (D-Wash. We have a proud peacetime, the Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas What is at stake is maritime heritage in Christopher Smith (R-N.J. private commercial nothing less than the This maritime these United States. In times of crisis, U.S. merchant survival of the U.S. reform and revitalizaIf the United States American-flagged marine is the forgot­ merchant marine tion program is vital is going to continue ships, crewed by ten arm of our and shipbuilding in­ to the future of our as a leader in the American citizens, military, and its con­ dustries and global economy, it U.S.-flag merchant are the most reliable tributions in bringing price America's national will need a strong and capable means of fleet and shipbuilding stability and competitiveness to security. ' maritime industry. transporting military industry. our international trades is rarely Joseph Moakley (D-Mass.) We need a strong U.S.-flagged mer­ chant marine for military support in times of war and for support of U,S. trade in times of peace. This legislation is an important first step toward restoring America's maritime presence. . A*-- r- mMum. mmm m k'i r^c •<;> -• Cv.;' ¥ 5 .1- •'/ T •On %'li > Vr.v.; �r?'?.r DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOB 11 House Repels Attack On Cargo Preference ".<V ' .!• : The House of Representatives, Coast Guard regulations, in­ associated with the North in a bipartisan show of support, surance specifications and much American Export Grain Associa overwhelmed an attack by farm- more. tion (NAEGA), a Washington state legislators on the nation's "A foreign crew, as an ex­ based trade group that long has cargo preference laws by a vote of ample, of 36 from a Third World fought against cargo preference 309-109. countiy can be hired for $650 per legislation. When he completec The decision on an amend­ day, including benefits," the the list. Rose noted the members ment offered by Representatives Texas Republican told his col­ "support the Penny-Grandy Tim Penny (D-Minn.) and Fred leagues. amendment [and] have large in Grandy (R-Iowa) directly "The authors of this amend­ terests in foreign flag vessels.' jreceded the chamber's Novem- ment want to compare U.S. ship­ Fields pointed out specific )er 4 vote in favor of legislation ping rates to these competitors. I foreign-flag shipping interests designed to revitalize the U.S.- cannot accept that nor should this among several NAEGA me flag merchant fleet. Congress nor should the hers. "Cargill owned or charterec Seafarers show their view on NAFTA at a rally near Washington last The Penny-Grandy amend­ American people. an ocean-going fleet of 2^: month, one day before the House voted on the flawed trade deal. ment came in the w^e of the Representative Tom Lantos foreign-registered vessels in $700 million grain deal reached (D-Calif.) added, "People who 1985. Continental Grain operates between President Clinton and work our merchant ships have to foreign ships through a network Russian President Boris Yeltsin pay the same prices for every­ of subsidiaries and joint ventures in April. Since then, cargo thing that the rest of us do. They The Louis Dreyfus Corp. is hal preference foes have made do not live in Third World owner of Gearbulk, a liner opera­ several attempts in the House and countries. They live in the United tion based in Norway. Archer Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), Senate to restrict or cancel the States. Daniels Midland announced that Continued from page 3 another leading figure in the push amount of grain that would be "If you want to compare the it is seeking a deal with the Soviei to reject NAFTA and develop a carried on American-flag bot­ cost [of U.S.-flag vessels and Union, trading American grain everyone." NAFTA later passec toms. in the Senate by 61-38. Originally truly fair trade deal, said during crews] with Malta shipping, for Russian-flag ships." negotiated by the Bush ad­ the vote, "My unhappy con­ (Cargo preference laws allo­ Liberian shipping, Panamanian cate a certain percentage of shipping, where the average ministration, the pact will be clusion is that this agreement is Third World Concerns government-impelled cargo be crewmember makes $18 a day, signed by President Clinton and deficient and flawed. "This amendment will only will take effect January 1, 1994, "It does not leave us with con­ carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels.) then wecannot compare our regu­ "There is nothing diat gives lated ships with their ships and serve the interests of foreign ship provided new Canadian Prime fidence that Mexican worker me more distress than members say we need to reduce our costs,' owners arid multinational grain Minister Jean Chretien also signs wages will go up with produc­ who will come to the floor be­ stated Wayne Gilchrist (R-Md.). houses with flag-of-convenience off on the deal. Approval by tivity. ... We Cannot and must not vessels who comply with mini­ Mexico, which pumped tens of expose our workers and our cor­ cause of a regional interest or a mal and loosely administered tax, millions of dollars into a pro- porations to unfair competition.... local economic concern, but fail Multinational Interests safety, labor, health and environ­ We must not approve a treaty that to rise to what is, in my judgment, After supporters of the amend­ mental standards," said Repre­ NAFTA public relations cam­ does not put all of the labor law an obvious and overriding nation­ ment stated they were standing up paign in the United States, is a into the enforcement process." al need," stated Representative for the taxpayers of their districts, sentative William Lipinski foregone conclusion. (D-Tll.), chairman of the House Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.). NAFTA will eliminate tariffs several representatives chal­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Polls Show Opposition House Majority Whip David lenged the remarks. and other trade regulations be­ Bentley picked up on the Several polls taken during the Bonior (D-Mich.) said the purtween the United States, Mexico "I want to point out that the )ose of the amendment was not to anti-cargo preference advocates remarks about lax environmental and Canada. The AFL-ClG's week leading up the House vote ower cargo preference costs, but do not represent the U.S. tax­ and safety standards. She referrec review of the deal concludes that reflected the widespread opposi­ "to drive the American merchant payers nor do they represent the to a report entitled "Ships of it will lead to massive relocation tion to NAFTA among U.S. Shame" published by the citizens. For example, a CNNmarine out of business." family farmer," announced Rep­ Australian House of Repre­ of U.S. jobs to Mexico, where USA Today Gallup poll, a No Lowering Standards resentative Helen Bentley (R- sentatives Standing Committee businesses can take advantage of Washington Post-ABC News poll Responding to charges that Md.). on Transportation Communica­ cheap labor and lax environrrien- and a Harris poll all showed that tal standards. They also charge "They represent the agricul­ tion and Infrastructure. U.S.-flag maritime operators a strong majority of respondents should be forced to reduce costs tural conglomerates and the inter­ She stated among the charges hat NAFTA will lower the either opposed Ae deal or were because some agricultural sub­ national grain brokerage houses made about foreign-flag vessels American standard of living and sidies like honey and mohair have owned by foreigners. They are the in the Australian trade before the will not improve the plight of undecided. One-hundred thirty-two of been eliminated. Representative same companies which stand to Australian legislative body were Mexican workers—many of 175 House Republicans voted for Jack Fields (R-Texas) asked benerit from the demise of what those of unseaworthy ships, poor­ whom earn as little as $4 a day— NAFTA, while 157 of 259 House which protections for American is left of the U.S merchant marine ly trained crews, careless com­ because the pact does not contain democrats voted against it. One because they and their sub­ mercial practices by marine enforceable provisions for safe workers should be abolished. pollster was quoted hy The Fields, the ranking member of sidiaries do own fleets of foreign- insurers, inadequate and poorly working conditions, for the right of Washington Post as saying the the House Merchant Marine and flag ships that already carry over maintained safety and rescue workers to freely associate or for Republicans "went where their Fisheries Committee, noted U.S.- 96 percent of all. agricultural ex- equipment, crewmembers unable the right to bargain collectively. business supporters and con­ flag vessels have to meet federal )orts from this country as well as to communicate among themsel­ tributors want^ them to go, but and state income tax laws, the other commodities." ves, lack of food, beatings by of­ Workers Igriored in Pact they didn't look where their voters National Labor Relations Act, the Representative Charles Rose ficers of crewmembers, denial of House Majority Whip David are. Fair Labor Standards Act, U.S. (D-N.C.) read a list of companies pay and much more. Jonior (D-Mich.), one of Contradicts Existing Policy Congress' most active and Meanwhile, at a press con­ vociferous opponents of NAFTA, said on the House floor prior to ference the day after the House voting against the deal, "The vote, Kirkland emphasized that working people who stand America's unions do not oppose boosted when President Clinton for advanced shipbuilding, create Continuedfrom page 3 against this treaty don't have free-trade policies as long as they released a statement shortly a market for U.S.-built doublethrough the years in support of before the debate began stating hull tankers and expand federal degrees from Harvard. They don't ensure fair trading practices. He America's armed forces. loan guarantees study economic models. . . . But noted that the labor movement the administration would support for U.S. they know when the deck is stack­ supported legislation which "For the past 200 years, our the bill and "work with Congress formerly established America's shipyards was in­ ed against them. nation's merchant marine has to fund the Maritime Security "When jobs are lost, these are basic trade policy—-"a policy, corporated in the delivered troops and vital war Fleet authorized by the bill." The Fiscal Year 1994 the people who have to sell their incidentally, that was con­ supplies to every world conflict White House also announced it defense funding tiomes, pull their kids out of tradicted and undermined by was against any changes in U.S. from Guadalcanal to the Persian bill which also school arid look for new work." [NAFTA]." cargo preference laws. Gulf," ,,Fields Quoting directly from the Referring to NAFTA's flawed cleared the Senate Studds and Fields—along told his col­ Trade Act of 1974, Kirkland said, side agreements on labor and the and has been leagues. "Our with Representatives William "The president shall not designate environment, which outline cumRep. Lipinski signed into law by success in win­ Lipinski (D-111.), the chairman of any countiy a beneficiary under the president. tbersome and virtually useless ap­ ning these con­ the Merchant Marine and The remaining two pieces this section if such a country has peals procedures, the congress­ flicts is owed in Fisheries Subcommittee, and not taking steps to comprising the revitalization not taken or is man added, "This vote is about no small part to Herbert Batemari (R-Va.), the package are still before House afford internationally recognized more than money and mark&ts. the invaluable ranking minority member of sub­ contributions of committee—introduced H.R. subcommittees. The Merchant 't's about more than tariffs and workers rights to workers in that these mariners. 2151 in May as part of a legisla­ Marine Investment Act of 1993 free trade. It's about basic values. country. He said that NAFTA's con­ Rep. Batemari Unless H.R. tive package to revitalize the (H.R. 2152) would establish new .. It's about the dignity of work, financial and tax policies to cre­ tradictions to existing U.S. trade t's about respect for human 2151 is ap­ U.S.-flag maritime industries. ate investment in new U.S.-flag aw is "a fundamental reason why rights.... The package included four proved, 1 have graVe doubts that vessels. The Maritime Trust we opposed NAFTA. . . . This "This NAFTA is not the best this fourth arm of defense will be separate bills; one other has been Funds Act would provide the Ight has not been in vain and it is approved by the House. Legisla­ we can do." available in the future." funding for H.R. 2151. not over." tion designed to provide a base House Majority Leader Passage of H.R. 2151 was Labor Denounces NAFTA, Will Push Uw Fair Trade •h - • 'i •'•J • Vi.- li Ship Bill Passed by Strong House Vote , f '•'/'UJ'•''/I? V: '• 7^ �DECEMBER 1993 SA Michael Rogers (left) talks with Bosun John Japper before the Ready for a union meeting to begin aboard the LNG vessel are (left to right) OS Jacob Mayo, OS Jack Caffey bosun signs off. and SA Ed Grey. No Down Time When Gemini Crew Chcmges in Jap€m When a vessel like the LNG Gemini docks in Sanbuka, Japan, the situation al­ lows for more than offloading of liquified natural gas. The port serves as an ideal location for a crew change. TTie time at the dock dlowed oncoming Steward/Baker Kris Hopkins the oppor­ tunity to meet with outgoing Robert Frazier to know what was happening in the galley. The same held true in the deck department when. Bosun Ramli Mohammed caught up with John Japper. From all three departments, crewmembers talked with their replacements, making sure there would be continuity aboard ship when it sailed in a few hours. Like the other seven LNG tankers in the Energy Transportation Corporation fleet, the U^G Gemini sails roundtrip between Japan and Indonesia where the cargo is loaded. The average voyage is ap­ proximately 28 days. SIU Representative Sal Aquia recently met with the crewmembers both coming on board and signing off, to update them on happenings within the union and answer any questions they might have concerning the medical benefits or the contract. He also provided the Seafarers LOG with the photographs for this story. ,1 s'--- • ;^:risvvs;>,,'»c:.: Taking care of last-minute dinner preparations for the Geminicrew is Chief Cook John Bukowsky. AB Robert Smith checks out the gal-' ley during a coffee break. �'^*';'.,C^-i DECEMBER 1993 •».; -Si-..- .---'--.'•>• SEAFARERS LOG 13 Faust Brings High-Speed Train to U.S. for Testing •/ ^ ^ Seafarers aboard the MVFaust had a hand in starting Amtrak's new high-speed rail service in the northeastern United States, which began in early October. The Faust, a car carrier, transported two state-of-the-art Intercity Express (ICE) passenger trains last summer for testing in die U.S. The trains were loaded in Bremerhaven, Germany and Antwerp, Belgium and then were taken to the{wrt of Baltimore. "Everything was very, very exact," Bosun Robert "R.J." LeRoy recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "All the me­ tals were protected so that they weren't scarred in any way. Everyone did their job well and everything went smoothly." ICE trains already operate on a daily schedule in Germany, and Amtrak plans to phase in the use of the trains for its Metroliner Ser­ vice in the Washington-New York-Boston corridor. The trains, which feature spacious seating areas and a number of amenities such as attendant service, full-ser­ vice dining, video information Amtrak's new high-speed passenger train is ready to be loaded onto the MVFaust for testing in the in the northeastern United States. displays and fax service, have been tested at speeds exceeding 140 m.p.h. in Metroliner Ser- no straps or anything over the top, had to be buttressed out to its ful­ tween the U.S. and Europe. "I'd 250 m.p.h. In Germany, they vice—an increase of 15 m.p.h. because no one wanted to damage lest extent.... It was like a con­ say 90 percent of the cargo is over the current Metroliners' top the paint." Instead, chains with versation piece when we first new cars that have been pur­ operate at 175 m.p.h. hook-points were used. took it on board. I think we were chased by military people," Amtrak has asked the Federal average speed. LeRoy noted that only the The bosun added that because a little excited about it because LeRoy said. "We also carry Railroad Administration to grant a waiver that would allow the ICE trains' bases were secured for the of the trains' size and weight, the it's so different." some household goods, small train to operate at speeds of up to overseas transport. "There were Faust's stem ramp "pretty wel "We're pretty proud of the fact boats, tanks and Army trucks. A that we hauled it," said QMED few months ago we hauled a James Gibson. "It got a lot of catamaran that had a mast that was at least 90 feet." publicity, that's for sure." Built in 1985, the Faust has Operated by International almost 600,000 square feet of Marine Carriers, the usual­ parking area and can carry about Sam Varney and Vicki VarSam began his maritime career any other job. Just because you're ly transports automobiles be­ 6,000 cars. ney are like most other married 10 years ago, working as an ordi­ a woman doesn't mean you couples. They each work during nary seaman on utility boats in the should have to do any more or any Producer Crew Pigs Out the day, then look forward to Guif of Mexico. He joined the less than a man does. spending a few hours together in union four years ago, and notes a The Faust typically calls on the evening, when they can share dramatic improvement in wages ports in Southampton, England; dinner, recap the day's events and and general treatment. Bremerhaven, Germany; and maybe watch some TV. He met Vicki at a Texas res­ Antwerp, Belgium. The U.S. They do not have to travel very taurant shortly before he joined ports it visits include Baltimore, far once the work day ends, how­ the union—"a fluke encounter. Jacksonville, Fla., Charleston, ever, because they both sail Sam calls it. They were married S.C. and Portsmouth, Va. aboard the MVFaust, a car carrier soon thereafter. Vicki and Sam, both in their operated by International Marine A year later, in 1990, Vicki thirties, agree that the crewmemCarriers. Sam is an able bodied made a voyage on the Faust as a bers get along quite well. "We seaman, while Vicki is a steward passenger, and that is when she have a mix of southerners and assistant. got the idea to make a living at northerners, so everybody gets They have been fortunate sea. "I enjoyed that trip, and their jabs in. But really it's all in enough to catch several ships figured if I was going to be in­ fiin," says Vicki. together. "We're never apart, but volved with a sailor, I might as By contrast, the Varneys' that hasn't been a detriment to our well work with him!" she says mood was deadly serious on one marriage," Sam says with a laugh. "This has worked out really well. of their most recent trips. As the "Actually, Vicki and I don't We've been lucky enough to vessel neared Antwerp, Sam was publicize the fact that weare mar­ catch the same ship a couple of stricken with acute appendicitis. ried. We just do our jobs. During times. We've gotten to travel "It was pretty close," he recalls in the day, we hardly ever see each together and see places we other­ a low tone. "At first I thought other anyway, since I'm on the wise wouldn't have seen." maybe I just had indigestion, but deck and she's in the galley." Vicki adds that she believes it it got a lot worse. But they enjoy the evenings, as is altogether appropriate for Antwerp was our last port well as time on the beach. They women to work as merchant before the States, and the captain live in northern Texas, just a few mariners. "As long as pu do your arranged for a doctor. There was miles from the Oklahoma border. job, you're okay. I think it's like an ambulance waiting at the Seafarers aboard the Sea-I^ndProducer recently took advantage docks, and two hours later I was of outstanding weather while sailing from Long Beach, Calif, to Honolulu by having a pig roast. Pictured above, left to right. Captain on the operating table." Donald Cocozza, Chief Steward Donna demons. First Engineer The operation was a success, Mike Carr and Chief Engineer Ed Robinson start cooking. Below and Sam and Vicki quickly got (from left), AB E. O'Brien, AB Mike Tracy, Robinson and Bosun back to their normal routine. Jack Edwards sit down to enjoy the feast. Bosun Edwards provided For Sam, that meant finding these photos. his way back to a golf course which he plays virtually eveiy day when he is on the beach. "I play at least 18 holes a day, some­ times 27," says Sam, who is a 6 handicap. But they soon will ship out again—^hopefully together. "I'm really fmtunate my wife is able to WOTk at sea and that she enjoys it," says Sam. "We're really happy together and we both feel lucky witib AB Sam Vamey and SA Vicki Vamey sail together on the MV Faust. the way things have woiked out." "C.-Vv _ . ...6 . '• S •[ -• Couple in the Union: Varneys Enjoy Seafaring Life Together </:v.- •.'r^^y^:\ • V I'K'.' •• • -Ir V.*- •' A' A, •7:4; �14 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Riveriioat Galley Gang Member Is First to Upgrade Tfpf j/' . by the SIU for purposes of collec­ on the Belle, I went for it. I really with her before packing up for iny return to Alton," she said. tive bargaining. Before coming enjoy my job," she said. Pennell noted that her entire on board the Alton Belle, she In addition to upgrading at the trip to Maryland has been benefi­ worked in a greenhouse but soon Lundeberg School, Pennell had a realized that cooking for people chance to visit her mother in cial. "I recommend that all was her true talent. "I used to Belair, Md. for the first time in 10 Seafarers come to Piney Point be­ cook for the American Legion years. "She did not know I was in cause there is something for "JackofAIITrades" the area, and I surprised her the everyone and it is truly a home The Alton Belle II docks at the Golf League and I really enjoyed first time I visited her. I Will also away from home with SIU SlU-crewed Alton Landing it. When I found out that there get to spend Thanksgiving Day brothers and sisters." was a cook's position available barge, which is a three-deck barge featuring a restaurant as well as a buffet and bar for passengers to use before and after cruises. It also includes banquet rooms for special functions as well as several kiosks serving everything from pizza and popcorn to spiced School of special course. "The reviews of Seven Seafarers and five Lundeberg shrimp. the fire drill procedures and medi­ Seamanship's shiphandling members of the American "I do everything in the galley Maritime Officers (AMD) simulator, which was used as part cal emergency procedures were for the Belle," Pennell said. employed by Express Marine, of the deck department course. "I excellent," said Gray, 60, who "There is never one specific as­ Inc. last month completed special got a lot out of that. It's very joined the Seafarers 31 years ago. signed task as with other steward upgrading courses at the Paul realistic," said Rice, who has "Ileamed a lot." department ratings on deep sea HaU Center for Maritime Train­ been an SIU member since 1965. Completing the recent upgrad­ vessels. When I first got to the ing and Education. ing courses were Seafarers Gray, TTie captain of the tug Russell school, they did not know how Rice, Robert Batson, Wilford Courses covering deck, engine B. Muma , which transports coal to classify me because of the and steward department skills from Trenton, N.J. to Norfolk, Holton, Russell Hudson, broad range of things I prepare were available to die Seafarers Va. added that he was "pleasantly Robert Yates and Walton Mcor plan for the riverboat," she and AMO members. Most of tbe surprised" by his first trip to Piney Horney, along with AMO mem­ added. curriculum,, including hands-on Point "I got a lot out of iL espe­ bers Ernest Ross, Walton Keech, The Alton Belle galley gang is work, was department-specific, cially the firefighting and radar Donald Hernandez, Roy Gritz and Donald Fulcher. responsible for all food prepared but some training was given training," he said. Express Marine is based in Sheila Pennell prepares a special for the riverboat and the Landing. simultaneously to members firom Another newcomer to the Paul Pennsauken, N.J. The company macaroni salad to be sen/ed for Pennell and other members of the all three departments. Hall Center, tugboat Captain operates , five tugs and barges lunch in the galley at SlU head­ galley gang serve as line cooks Tugboat Captain Henry Rice, Mark Gray, said he "liked every­ which move coal up and down the quarters in Camp Springs, Md. for the restaurant and servers for 54, praised the Seafarers Harry thing" about the school and the East Coast. banquets and the buffet. Three Pennell is the first galley gang times a day, they prepare meats, member from the SlU-crewed cheeses and various breads and riverboat to study at the facility vegetables for the deli on the boat, located at the Paul Hall Center for as well as food for the employees' Maritime Training and Education cafeteria. There also are various hot in Piney Point, Md.'1 really did not hofs d'oeuvres served in the cock­ Sailing regularly between Gilbert Rodriguez. "We do our know what to expect," she told a tail lounge on the second floor of Oakland, Calif, and Honolulu, best to take care of them." reporter from the Seafarers LOG. the Landing that are prepared by the SlU-crewed Matsonia is one Under the contract with Mat"Piney Point is absolutely Pennell and her colleagues. of several Matson vessels that son, Seafarers crew the steward wonderful!" exclaimed Pennell, When Pennell returns to the serves as a lifeline between the department The other unlicensed upon her arrival to the school early U.S. mainland and island state. crewmembers on the vessels Alton Belle, she will begin work­ this fall. "Everyone is so nice and The Matsonia, like other ves­ come from Seaifarers Interna­ a much larger, state-of-theing in there is so much to learn." art galley recently completed on sels in the fleet, is not simply a tional Union of North AmericaThe courses that Pennell com­ the third deck of the Landing. containership. "We carry a little affiliated unions—Sailors' Union pleted included both classroom It will be so great to have bit of everything," noted Chief of the Pacific for the deck depart­ and on-the-job trmning. Topics Steward Don Spangler. Among ment and Marine Firemen's covered preparation of meats, more room. Right now everyone the items listed on a bill of lading Union in the engineroom. poultiy, seafo^, soups, sauces and is doing everything and running are cattle, horses and gravies. Pennell also learned to into one another constantly. We automobiles, as well as con­ identify meat cuts. Emphasis was are so busy that it will be wonder­ tainers loaded with produce and placed on the basics of food ful to finally have all the space to other commodities not found on preparation including sanitation, do the hundreds of things that we the islands. dietary values, work organiza­ do for the Belle waA Landing," The Matsonia, built in 1973 Pennell noted. tion and the use of recipes. and refurbished in 1987, sails "Everyone needs to come to Pennell has been a union every 14 days on the OaldandPiney Point. It is such an member since the employees Honolulu run. The vessel awesome place with so much to voted in 1991 to be represented averages three days at the docks in Oakland and two in Honolulu because of the unusual nature of Virgin Islands Thanks SIU Asst. Cook Gilbert Rodriguez some of its cargo. began sailing with the union 35 "It's a good ship with a good years ago. crew," added Assistant Cook When Sheila Pennell returns to the Alton Belle II Riverboat Casino in Alton, III. later this month, she will take with her the knowledge gained from seven weeks of upgrading in the steward department at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. do even if you aren't enrolled in classes. People can even bring their families! It is a place all Seafarers need to experience for themselves," noted the Alton resident. Rre EiQiress miai^ Boatmen Joui ^leiBal ijmiMieiy Comse Cargoes Vary Aboard Matsonia: Everything from Boxes to Horses SA Juariito Fiel retums from the crew mess with dirty dishes. .J+.V, •' The many young people of the U.S. Virgin Islands who have careers as seamen are a tribute to the SlU's Lundeberg School program, said the territory's lieutenant governor, Derick Hodge (right), in a ceremony honoring organizations that have assisted young Virgin Islanders to find meaningful employment. At^pting the certificate of appreciationis Amos Peters, vice presideht of the SlU's industrial division. U- "lU'' • .-T- ' T Udling out vegetables for lunch The Matsonia stands ready to take Doctoring a hot dog to order is is Chief Steward Don Spangler. on new cargo in the port of Oakland. SA Hussein Saleh. �,;•-> • DECEMBER 1993 SEAFABEKS LOG SEAEMlE^Wfl^ Lundeberg School Supplement ' -• t' IS This handy version of the Lundeberg School's catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a con­ venience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. From School To Ship... The Lundeberg School, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., offers courses for Seafarers to upgrade their skills and, thus, increase their earning power. 1994 Lundeberg School Courses Guide U pgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Cehter for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., pays big dividends for members when they return to their ships. Courses at the school provide Seafarers with the knowledge, skills and background they need to perform their jobs even better. In planning for 1994, members can use this special supplement of the'Seafarers LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School. On page 18, the Lundeberg School's 1994 schedule is pub­ lished. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafareris 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 im­ proved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field. The upgrading cur­ riculum includes courses for all un­ licensed shipboard ratings—deck, engine and steward—as well as some classes leading to licensed shipboard positions. Most courses lead to U.S. Coast Guard endorse­ ments. ' 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 Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. DECK DEPARTMENT COURSES Able Beidied Seamfm 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 han­ dling, safety, firefighting, emer­ gency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck operations. lifeboat/ Water SurWval The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman cer­ tification consists of classroom work and practical training in i: riS® emergency drills, lifeboat con­ struction, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construc­ tion, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also learn different survival methods and use of emergency radio and distress signals. 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 examina­ tion in this course. Bridge Management The Coast Guard-approved shiphandling simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of seatime on vessels of Unlimited ton­ nage. Special areas of skills development include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation. Navy-related operations such as convoy and underway replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emer­ gency shiphandling. Radar Observer 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, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plot­ ting, 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 courses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Third Mate This 13-week course con­ sists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial naviga­ tion, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. This material includes ail subject areas found on the Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Parti This course will be the basic navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. The following subjects will be covered in this course: chart production, bridge ^uipment, navigation publications, timespeed-distance, tides and cur­ rents, distance off by bearings. radar navigation and basic piloting. A final exam will be given and must be passed in order to proceed to Part II. Lii^iited license Partn This course will be an ad­ vanced navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. Students must first pass "Limited License Part 1" in order to be eligible for this course. The following subjects will be covered: advanced piloting, rules of the road and weather observation. A final exam will be given and must be passed in order to proceed to Part III. • .''i- ' •. - )• 1' • • • --S^; Limited License Partm This course will be an ad­ vanced navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. Students must first pass "Limited License Part 11" in order to be eligible for this course. The following subjects will be covered: seamanship, stability, oil spill, towing, use of CFR (Code of Federal Regula­ tions) 33 and 46, and practice USCG exams. Ccicstial Narigatioii This six-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, compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identifica­ tion, as well as care and use of the sextant. Electronic naviga­ tion also is covered. .'f. fContinued on next page i �16 KCEMBBR1993 SEOFARBKS LOG ENGINE DEPARTMENT COURSES QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certifica­ tion and endorsement as a" Qualified Member of the En­ gine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigera­ tion engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck en­ gine mechanic. The course of instruction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical trainjng. ' ' •• • >" i' ''0^-- ^ Fireman/ Watertender and Oiler /'v V The six-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of classroom instruction and practical training. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engineroom equipment, firefighting, safety procedures, engineroom procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main engines. 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 maintenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emer­ gency procedures, tanker development and construc­ tion, operation and main­ tenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operation, cargo meas­ urement, discharging proce­ dures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Upon com­ pletion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Matine Electrical Maintenance iifl •:'i. •. ',./• The eight-week course of instruction leading to certifica­ tion in Marine Electrical Main­ tenance consists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training aimed at providing the basic skills required of the shipboard electrician. The range of topics includes basic electrical theory, DC and AC circuits, electrical safety, electrical test equipment and troubleshoot­ ing, electrical protective and switching devises, electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, control and power circuits, batteries, AC genera­ tion and distribution equip­ ment, transformers, lighting systems and fixtures, galley and miscellaneous heating equipment, single speed AC motors and across the line starters, and wiring techni­ ques. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance and Operations This six-week course of in­ struction leading to certifica­ tion in refrigeration systems maintenance and operations consists of both classroom in­ struction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction include the theory of mechani­ cal refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techni­ ques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shoot­ ing and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigeratdrs, water coolers and ice machines. • Practical shop training in­ cludes the complete fabrica­ tion of a working refrigeration system from basic system components. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Refrigerated Containers Maintenance This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated containers and consists of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience will enable the student to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive training in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting. This will include the various types of en­ gines, refrigeration systems and electrical systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a systematic approach to trouble-shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific maintenance proce­ dures. I Diesel Eni^e Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and practical hands-on train­ ing. Topics of instruction in­ clude diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the construction, operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble­ shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. As­ sociated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling sys­ tems, fuel injection and start­ ing systems will t>e covered as well. The student will receive practical training in the opera­ tion and repair of diesel erv gines on board school training vessels. Welding The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a fourweek course which helps Seafarers develop an under­ standing of what goes on in­ side 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 participant individually to ensure a work­ ing knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recom­ mended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics back­ ground. Marine Electronics Technician i&n These 6-week courses consists of the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the oppor­ tunity to review AC and DC theory, power supplies, oscil­ lators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operating practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmis­ sion, computer based auto­ mation, and trouble-shooting of analog and digital equip­ ment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. Hydraulics The course of instruction in hydraulics consists of class­ room and practical training. Topics covered in this fourweek course are fluids, ac­ tuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon com­ pletion of the course, a Lun­ deberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, stern ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of ship­ board systems. Electro-Hydraulic Systems The six-week course reviews the hydraulic com­ ponents and their functions as well as basic hydraulic sys­ tems. Application of electrical control and some typical ship­ board electro-hydraulic equip­ ment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane, electrical relay se­ quenced hydraulic operation together with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The remainder of the course is devoted to other electrohydraulic shipboard systems. Tankennan The four-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as a Tankerman consists of all aspects of loading, trans­ ferring and unloading various cargoes carried by tank bar­ ges. The course stresses diesel engine operation and repair with particular em­ phasis on all safety aspects occurring in conjunction with the handling of fuels, asphalt and dangerous cargoes. Deep Sea/Inland Enc^eering Ucense Exam Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering offices. This has resulted in an expansion of career paths from the tradi­ tional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (un­ limited, limited, and desig­ nated duty) based on qualifying experience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. Beginning in 1991, the Lun­ deberg School has offered an integrated program of study open to all qualified licensed engineer candidates (un­ limited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Addi­ tionally, Coast Guard-certified instruction will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced firefighting in order to meeting licensing require­ ments. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the purpose of en­ gineering license examination preparation also is available by special arrangement. Crane Mrintenance The six-week course of in­ struction leading to certification in Crane Maintenance consists of classroom instruction, prac­ tical shop training and training on actual functional cranes. The training is aimed at provid­ ing the essential skills required of the shipboard or shoreside crane maintenance electrician. Topics covered are deck cranes of both single and twin pedestal types, gantry type cranes of both shipboard and port terminal type, electro­ mechanical cranes, electrohydraulic cranes, electroh;^raulics andservomecfianisms, synchronous transmissions, variable speed DC drives, motor generator sets, solid state rectifiers, voltage regulators, solid state controls, brakes and limit switches, AC and DC motors, motor control­ lers, cab controls, crane opera­ tions, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and print read- , ing, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and general crane maintenance and repair. �K-V*:i----~'.M»-V'. OECBMBER1993 SEAFJUIEISIM •STEWARD DEPARTMENT COURSESI Assistant Cook Utility Leading to certification as assistant cook, this sevenweek course includes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Em­ phasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanitation, dietary values, work organization and the use of recipes. Cook and Baker The nine-week course lead­ ing to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job training in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will concentrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanita­ tion and work organization. Careful attention to recipe re­ quirements also is highlighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both class­ room and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nineweek course are the prepara­ tion of meats, poultry, seafood. soups, sauces and gravies. The student also will con­ centrate on identifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization, sanitation and the use of recipes are included in the course. , Chief Steward 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 requisitioning procedures. Sanitation, nutrition and safety are highlighted as well. The student will be actively in­ volved in all phases of the school^s food service super­ vision. Towboat Inland Cook Applicants in this sevenweek course receive class­ room and on-the-job instruction in food preparation on board towboats and tugs. Emphasis is on the basic methods of preparing all meals for a crew of six to 12 men. Work scheduling and or­ ganization, menu planning, purchasing, storage of sup­ plies and sanitation controls are emphasized. Candidates are trained to single-handedly man a galley. 17 ALL DEPARTMENTS-UPGRADING AND SPECIALTY COURSES Each Student attending upgrading programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg 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 Firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Sealift Operations and Maintenance First Aid & Cardiopul­ monary Resuscitation Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Firefighting Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members at­ tend industrial relations cour­ ses for one week. Seafarers leam how a union contract with the employer protects wages and working conditions. 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 provide Seafarers with full in­ formation on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agree­ ments. The basic firefighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical Oil S^U Prevention firefighting. Upon successful and Containment completion of this course, the This one-week course con­ student is awarded a certificate sists of classroom, laboratory of completion from the Lun­ and on-the-job training exer­ deberg School which is recog­ cises. Topics of instruction in­ nized by the Coast Guard. clude types of oil and Advance petroleum products and their FIreBghting behavior on water, pollution After receiving a refresher prevention regulations, spill in basic firefighting to start the prevention and small boat two-week course, students operations. Students will leam how to blueprint a vessel receive instruction in spill con­ and organize emergency tainment booms and boom squads for firefighting. The towing configurations and course covers how to give con­ anchoring operations. General Physical Rtness cise orders using the different Also covered in the course Workout programs are in­ types of communications with is selection of absorbents, suc­ dividually designed to meet the crewmembers and land-based tion equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Upon needs of the student. Students fire units. Students also study how to completion of the course, a may participate in free weight, nautilus or universal weight inspect and service various Lundeberg School certificate training which can be used to shipboard fire extinguishing of graduation and the 24-hour equipment before going hazardous waste operations gain, lose or maintain weight. Aerobic and swimming through shipboard simulations response card, known as a and actual firefighting training. "hazwoper" card will be issuedprograms also are available. Because of the unique re­ quirements of military con­ tracts, this course is mandatory for all upgraders. For deck department upgraders, it is a four-week course; for engine and steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction leading to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement consists of both classroom lec­ tures qnd practical application that includes underway replenishment, helicopter operation temiliarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. "•:y -'•--r-w-' •• •K:-. "0^i: CdMi ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this special supplement, the Adult Education program at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic leaming proce­ dures. The courses offered include: Adult Basic Education (ABE)—Basic skills in this six-week course include individualized instruction to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing ability and math skills. Enrollment for this course is open-ended. English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)—If English is not a student's primary language, this six-week course can help him or her to master the fundamentals of the language. Enrollment is open-ended. GEDPreparaf/on—This 12-week program will help students prepare for and take the GEO exam. Areas of study include math, writing, social studies, science, literature and the arts. Enrollment is open-ended. Developmental Studies — This one-week course will help students preview the vocabulary, math and study skills necessary for success in a vocational course. The course is designed to reduce anxiety about mastering vocational material for specific courses. This course should be taken during the week prior to the ment to get more information. In addition to vocational vocational upgrading course. It is offered during specific courses, students must complete a number of general education courses to earn one of these degrees. weeks in 1994. There are three eight-week sessions of college cour­ ses scheduled for 1994. These sessions correspond to COLLEGE COURSES The Lundeberg School offers two Associates of Ap­ the dates of many vocational courses so that students plied Science degrees: Marine Engineering Technology may enroll in an evening college course during the same for engine department members and Nautical Science timeframe. General education course offerings are in the follow­ for deck department personnel. If you are in the deck or ing fields: engineering, English, mathematics, physical engine (jlepartment, you have already eamed credit science and social science. toward a degree. Stop by or call the Academic Depart­ •% • 'ytwwmyyy-r. ;• - . ;'v . "tVfl - .• ••. • •-r I li �-ii. . . .V 18 i SEAFARERSLOG DECEMRER1993 <c Lundeberg Upgrading Course Schedule T he following is a course schedule for the entire new year—January through December 1994 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; telephone (301) 994-0010. . -• ....' ;K^- Engine Department Upgrading Courses :;"•->•> .'"Jv- ® r-"- 'i.,. ^' • Course Check-In Date QMED - Any Rating FiremanAVatertender & Oiler Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Basic Electronics Marine Electronics Technician I Marine Electronics Technician II Hydraulics January 4 January 31 February 28 June 20 October 3 February 21 June 27 January 4 March 28 October 24 , September 12 Diesel Engine Technology Welding January 4 August 1 January 4 May 9 September 12 May 2 September 5 February 28 July 5 January 4 March 21 August 1 May 2 - Crane Maintenance Third Mate SafetySpecialty Courses March 25 October 21 February 11 June 17 October 21 . June 10 , October 14 April 22 August 26 February 11 • • April 29 September 9 June 10 Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up . --S .v;' * Check-In Date Able Bodied Seaman ,• • Bridge Management (Ship Handling) Radar Certification * - Limited License, Part 1 Limited License, Part 2 Limited License, Part 3 . • January 28 May 20 July 15 September 9 January 14 March 11 May 6 July 29 October 21n January 7 February 11 March 4 April 29 May 20 June 17 July 22 August 19 September 16 October 14 Januaiy 18 April 11 June 20 September 26 January 31 April 25 July 5 f October 10 February 14 May 9 July 18 October 24 • • .... . Lifeboatman January 28 February 25 • March 25 July 15 November 28 March 18 July 22 January 28 April 22 November 18 October 21 Inland Basic/Advanced Firefighting Tankerman Sealift Operations & Maintenance Deck Department Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Course Completion Date - Completion Date March 11 , Julyl August 26 October 21 January 28 March 25 May 20 August 12 November 4 January 14 February 18 March 11 May 6 May 27 June 24 July 29 August 26 September 23 October 21 January 28 April 22 July 1 October 7 February 11 May 6 July 15 October 21 February 25 May 20 July 29 November 4 Februaiy 11 May 6 August 12 October 21 August 12 January 4 March 25 July 1 September 9 April 19 Celestial ISfavigation • Completion Date February 18 March 18 June 24 July 8 September 2; October 28 January 14 January 28 February 11 March 11 April 8 f May 6 May 20 June 3 Julyl July 29 August 26 September 9 September 23 October 21 February 4 March 25 May 20 July 22 September 30 December 9 January 22 February 11 March 11 June 17 Julyl August 26 October 21 JmiuaryS January 14 January 28 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 6 May 20 June 17 July 15 August 12 August 26 September 9 October 7 January 21 March 11 May 6 July 8 September 16 'November 25 January 17 I ' ^ ^ I • 7'^ - . ' I • r-'-.' . -«' 'I I i ^ "'•I f iA J ' • ,..A . April 26 January 4 February 21 March 21 May 9 July 11 September 5 f May 21 January 28 March 18 April 15 June 3 August 5 September 30 I ' ''.-i . Ii Stewaid Department Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended. Contact admissions office for starting dates. Completion Date Recertlflcatlon Programs Program Check-In Date Steward Recertification Januaiy 31 July5 March 28 October 3 Bosun Recertification » ' : -J March 7 August 8 May 2 November 7 . . SHLSS College Program Course Check-In Date Completion Date '..••'Av'" General Education College (evenings only) Developmental Studies January 10 March 4 Januaiy 10 January 17 March 7 March 14 March 21 January 14 January 21 March 11 March 18 March 25 Adult Basic Education 6 weeks - open ended English as a Second Language 6 weeks - open ended GED Preparation 12 weeks - open ended V/J •• 'i-Mm �. *:-••. .fi- - d i- TJL'?>:4 • z-y- -. -^ DECEMBER 1993 Wm I I' SETTSONS SREETINSS FROM FELLOW SEAFARERS* PENSIONERS FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS Christmas at sea. In the galley, that's where I'll be. Preparing a feast for my brothersand me.Seasons greet­ ings to them and their families. Merry Christmas guys. Stephen A. Bird To all Seafarers shipped from the Chicago hall and to all port agents and HQ staff My heartiest best wishes to all for a holiday filled with happy hours and family fun. Rememl)ering you always and Scottie Aubusson, G(^ bless his soul. Gerry Borozan To my wife Elisa Happy holidays and best wishes for a prosperous new year for us together in 1994. With dl my love, always, Vem Andrews To everyone at headquarters Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1994! Vem Andrews «roT» To allmy Seafarer brothers and sisters 1 wish each and every one a very Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year to come. Fair weather and happy sailing! Jacki, Bobbi and Ronald Aubuchon To the LNG fleet and management A very happy holiday season to all and a very prosperous New Year. Ron Aubuchon and the LNG Taurus crew Editor's Note: The holiday greet­ ings appearing on pages 19-22 were received by the Seafarers LOG at its office in Camp Springs, Md. and are printed here for the benefit of Seafarers and their families. The greetings that are printed are ones written in the holiday spirit. The LOG is not responsible for, nor vouches for, the accuracy or content of these greetings. To Tugboat Tim You own a piece of my heart and 1 love you deeply. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year, Happy Anniversary. Al­ ways and forever, hopefully together. Steamboat Ann (Anna Brenno) To Chuck and Josie Menard Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for always being there. God bless, 1 love you. Stay warm in Ogdensburg, New York! Anna Brenno nm SN To Christiana Kilgore Greetings, Tiena! 1 have the leather skirt and some other things 1 said I'd get for you. 1 misplaced your address. You were the Ijest secretary 1 have ever had! Went to dinner in Ger­ many and shopping in Saudi Arabia. 1 live in Beverly Hills. My address is as follows: Col. James T. Brodie, 421 N. Rodeo Drive, Suite 15-128, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Col. James Brodie (aka Abdullah) To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans, Rod Pence, Gina Lightfoot and all our friends Wishing all of you a yery special holiday season. Huiiry home, Stephen. We all miss you. Havea wonderful trip Rad-Man and Rod and Gina. See ya'll. Gwen Brown nm To AnthonyBonin Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless. Michael Shane Conway To Jamie Watson Mele Kalikimaka - T&D. Dawn Coutermash To Yvonne Desliva and Layia 1 love and miss you. P.S. Drum set is in the mail!!! Dawn Coutermash To Rose Costango and Kane Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love you all. Sergio C. To Peter Lois (alias Pete the Fox) Hopefully you are enjoying a nice, cold, white Xmas and you are not sweating it out on the Ivory Coast.The best the season has to offer to you and yours. God bless you, Pete. Susanne Cake To my son, Eric Lee Cake Christmas is a timeof love, joy and giving. While you're home . . . call your mother! ('cause without her you couldn't make a living). You are my pride and joy. Love, Mom (Susanne Cake) To George Hand Love and kisses, hugs and good wishes. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Have a good one! SusanneCake To Ida Wesseln Percy and Oolite Ken­ nedy, Christian Christiansen and daughter Happy holidays! Cruz Tony Canedo To all old and new friends So many who have helped and believed that change is good—may the holidays find you and yours safe, happy and healthy. All my love and prayers, Carroll Paul BoudreauxJr. To Chief Mate Billy Bums on SS Ultrasea Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Mato Anzulovich uOTi To the Seafarers of Wilmington Hope all you guys are doing well and that the ship is too. Since they ended the tax on oil there, shipping should be better soon. Wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. P.S. Hope everything is good with you, Jesse. Fred Collins To my family and friends Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Missing you, with love, Bernardo Cruz To Pegasus and MoOliver To the two individuals who gave so much unselfishly to help me walk the walk. God bless you and yours. Your friend now and always, Tiny(Boudreaux) To Bosun Mike Shappo and AB Joe Conlin on USNSCapelta Merry Christmas and H?ippy New Year to all. Malo Anzulovich To Firefighting Class 3 (May '91) May the spirit of Christmas be with all of you this holiday season whether on the l)each or out at sea. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe Happy New Year. Wade and Terri Cocek To all members, past and present 1 shall pass through this world but once, therefore any good that1can do, let me do it now, for 1 shall not pass this way again. With that message, 1 wish all the SIU members—past arid present—a very happy holiday season. 1 sure wish 1 could make one more trip to anywhere. Just to sail once more. Sincerely, George E. Bush, AB retired To SeallftPaclflcana family To allSIU brothers and sisters May the holiday season bring great joy to you and yours, and a wish of prosperity in '94 to everyone. Fair winds and following seas. Peace. Nathaniel Ayers Allin To Class 385, members, officials, staff and all the ships at sea, young Joe and family, Nini and baby-to-be, also the Virginians Aloha, Mele Kalikimaka. John Joseph Arnold To Stephen Brown,Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas pawpaw Stephen and Rad-Randy and Rodney. Your bag babies, Stephanie and A.J. Burson To Cheryl Ann Campbell, Shelia and Ken Jr. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Miss and love you all "O" so much. "Sweetpea" Kenneth Lee Biddle Sr. To our friends at Maritrans Have a very happy holiday! We want to let you know you are not for­ gotten. Martha, Timmy and Chad Allen a To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas to my dad, Steve Brown, my good friends "Rad" Randy Evans and "Rod" Rodney Pence. I'll save you some turkey (maybe). Jill Burson To all ex-crewmembers on the USNS Ponchatoula Hello to Freddie, I.x)sckley, Joe, etc. I am doing fine, working for SIU in Puerto Rico. Hector Barnes To Ricky Borden Happy holidays to you and all Santa's little cable elves. Hope Christmas finds you where you wish to be, or at least ahead of schedule. Lisa Allard I$ To 514 Merry Christmas and all that jazz. Love, Julio Buchanan To the crew on the American Hawaii Cruise lines The best year ever in 1994. J. Eric Bull "Men at Sea" For Seamen, lights seem dim; Days seem long, and times are grim; But Christmas lights are bright; So do what you want. It's all right. Robert Bakeman ToLuzviininda I'll always remember when we first made those vows to each other. Every quiet moment we've shared. Every challenge we've faced together. And I know that the promises we made that day will continue to mean more to us through all the years ahead.. .Happy 12th anniversary. Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!!! Lito (Acosia) greetings appearing on tM* page and the folUnv Olphabrtical order hp the name of the individual sending the message. The Seafarers LOG fains with those appearing below in extending season's greet­ ings to all Seafarers and their families. Happy Holidays! To Seafarers 1want to tell everyoneat homeand on aship: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 1 will see everyone in July 1994. Thomas M. Curley To Michelle Curtis Your husband wishes you the best Christmas any wife could have without their husband, and a Happy New Year. I'll be home soon, baby. Happy holidays. Love you, Chris (Curtis) S. To all brothers and sisters of the sea, our officialsand their families and all the office workers God's love and blessings to each one of you, with our warmest Mele Kalikimaka and Haouhle Makahiki Ho! The Canons—Feliciano, Betty, Shawn P. and Linda Todos mishermanos y hermanas en el SIU Feliz navidad y prospero ano nuevo en solidaridad y confratemidad. Bill Daniels To Karen Fensel Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope you are happy and still smiling. Miss You! Donna DeCesare To Rhonda Rigsby and Hazel Hi Girlfriends!!! Great to hear from ypu. Hope all is well with you during this holiday season. Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Donna DeCesare To Debbie,Eric and Cory Even though I'm not there in per­ son, I'm always there in spirit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jack W. Chopin To Tanya Anne Chupka The last nine Christip^s since you were lx>m have treen the best! Merry Xmas. Love, Daddy (JosephChupka Jr.) To all my union brothers and sisters Happy holidays in the spirit of solidarity and fraternity. Bill Daniels To Wiggle Reyes Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Stay happy and healthy during this holiday season. Miss you! Donrui DeCesare To all the officials and workers of our SIU We couldn't survive without all your help. God bless you all. Grateful­ ly yours, Betty S. Canon % •.' i•. • 1 To Judi Chester Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho!1 would send you a per­ sonal card but 1 don't have your cur­ rent address. Please send it to me and keep in touch! Doma PeCesare '•-V- • •' v i •••• �• 20 To Tommy Kline Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope a|l is well. Miss you! Donna DeCesare To Susan and Sonny Moe and Rut! and Rick DeMont To my Magnolia Sisters and their spouses; Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope everyone is happy and healthy during this holiday season! Miss you. Donna DeCesare To former shipmates and friends Seasons greetings to you. Retired in '89 with almost 47 years with SIU, now enjying life in Mobile, Ala. but miss the San Francisco waterfront crowd. Lee and Sheila deParlier To Marites S. Dizon and IMariz Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Romy Dizon A m «roT» To all SIU members, active and retired Good job on disasters around the world, saving lives. Keep pressure on runaway-flag ships. Happy holidays to all. John W; Doyle To Casey Edwards This is the time of year when families get together. God bless you always and watch over you always, love you today, yesterday, forever. Being my son, you make me proud, and I hope all your days are filled with smooth sailingson your horizon. I love you bigger than countries and oceans. You're my "favorite port of call." Henry B. Edwards To Robert Sutherland Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year and 365 days. You're my best friend, and I wish you smooth sailing. Also to your family. Thanks for giving me inspiration, at times, when I doubted myself. You're a friend for life. And I'd like you to know that I respect and love you very much indeed. Henry Edwards To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas, Uncle Stephen and Rad-Randy and Rodney. Your bag baby, Jenny Erb To Thomas C.FInnerty Once again, while seeking regeneration at sea during the holidays, I wish you a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Keith W. Finnerty To Simeon F. Ureta Happy holiday season and the best of health. God bless. The Flaspoller Family To everyone in the SIU We wish all the retired and active Seafarers and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We love ya. Arthur emd Elizabeth Fontaine nm DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG To Brian Fountain Merry Christmas, daddy. All we want for Christmas is you. Lxrts of love. All your little ones Rachel, Justin, Cody and Emily (Foimtain) To the Funk family crew Merry Xmas and Happy New Year from Peter riding the big sled, LNG Virgo, in the Far East. I love and miss you all. Peter Funk To Charles Banky It's Christmastime, then New Year's alone. I find myself here. So here's a kiss to help you through. Just to Say, Hove you! Judy(Gagne) To Jess Soils Merry Christmas and Happy New Year "Marine." You show the way. All the way. Ray A. Garcia and family To Dave and Micheie McGath and family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May all the new years to come be as special as the last. God bless. Ray A- Garcia nOV m igrt To Cara Stinson and Misty Shaw Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, girls. Love and kisses, Jimmy G. (Garner) To the crew on the DSNS Kane I want to thank the crew on the USNS Kane for the retirement party and gift, especially Joe Jenkins and Frank Waters. I'll always remember it. Willard Huggins To Johnnie William We both miss you. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all seamen.. Rose and Neil Hunt To the SIU membership Greetings, especially to the old timers from WWII. Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho for my West Coast friends still hanging in. Harry R. Huston To ail SiU members Merry Xmas to all my friends from Dixie Carriers. God bless the SIU retirement plan. Merry Xmas to all. Keep up the good work, Michael Sacco. Call us at (601) 863-4230 in Gulfport, Miss, Kenneth and Audrey Gamer To family and buddies May the season find you with good health and cheer at this time and also all through the New Year. May God bless us all. Robert Gettridge III To you both I hope you' re both well. I miss you both and look forward to seeing you soon. Have a wonderful holiday. Love to all. Brian Isenstadt To all my Seafarer friends Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to Mr. and Mrs. Jeck Dusich, Ben Guttierez, James and Mike Spranza, Patrick Lynch, DEO Gonzales, Mar­ cos, Roger Linasan, Cardel Dunn, Freddie De Ramos and Romeo Quinqua. Eddie Gomez To my mother and sister and brother andfei Terneil James Just like to wish my mother and sister and brother and Temell James, my right hand man, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love, Marvin Earl James To my wife, Sandra, and kids Just like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wish I was there. Love, Marvin E. James To Nancy, Jeremy and Nick Merry Xmas and a very Happy New Year. See ya soon"Isle of View." Kenny (Raymond K. Jee Jr.) To Mariano Gonzalez Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. William Gonzalez To Monserate Saliva Happy holidays to you and your wife, Luz Maria. William Gonzalez To Sixto Rodriguez Happy holidays to you and your wife and children. William Gonzalez To my wife, Lisa, kids Kevin and Melynn, friends Frank and Mo Martin May the Christmas season bring you all happiness ^nd the New Year good fortunes. Miss ypu all—from the LNG Aquarius. Victor I. Jimenez To all Seafarers and their families May God's peace guard your hearts and minds. Domingo Gordian To my dearest wife, Teresa Thank you for the lOhest holiday seasons a man could ask for. Looking forward to many more. I love you. Mark A. Grendahl To all my former tugboat shipmates I wish you all the best for thecom­ ing year. Charles W. Grogan To Joseph Kalata Merry Christmas. You were puton earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now, you are so far behind, you will never die. Warmest thoughts, Albert Kalata ToTomGrosskurth Hey brother: I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'll be home having a few pints of cheer. Don't work too hard. John Grosskurth To Dennis and Sharon Tinkelenberg Best wishes for the holidays, and much happiness and good health in the New Year. Mark J. Kalmus To crew of the ITB Groton Happy holidays and safe sailing to the crew of the Groton. Take extra special care of your mascot. The Fountain family To Liz Relsman For being my confidante throughout the year... I wish you joy and plenty of cheer!! Thank you, Liz, for always being there for me! Jack E. Freeman To May, Melody and Patricia Hardy Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my beautiful wife. May, and my wonderful daughters. Melody and Patricia. I love you and miss you al­ ways. Ross Allen Hardy To JT, Ears Thomas Hope to see you soon on the West Coast. Hope your holidays get off with a bang. Your friend Bobby Jo Freeman from Cape Farewell can't forget you. Bobby Jo Freeman To my wonderful wife, Mrs. Harrison r m sending you this holiday greet­ ing from my second home, the MV Advantage. I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Kevin Harrison To Hector Guilbes Season's greetings. El que nada no seauga. . . John Katsos To Pamela Halkett My bride to be. My only wish is to see you for Christmas. I love you. Stephen Hicks To mom, dad, Kelly, Tod, Kasey and C.P.Bergeron Hope all have a Merry Xmas and an even happier New Year. See you in January. Kris (Hopkins) To Seafarers Merry Christmas to those who served with Calmar Company's Flomar and also aboard the tanker Petrochem with my deceased brother, William A. House, who died in 1974. Mildred House To ail my shipmates on the t/SAiS Kane As this is my last trip,I'll say good­ bye to all my shipmates, And to a great chief engineer, thanks a lot. Willard C. Hiiggins To Alfonso Rivera Season's greetings. To Juan Reinosa Season's greetings. John Katsos John Katsos To Mark Kotajagvi Merry Christmas. Good luck in the New Year. Wish you would reconsider Europe. Stephen M. Kay To Alice and Vem Bettencourt Hope you're having a great holiday. Miss you. Love, Steve (Stephen M. Kay) To Gloria and Jimmy Keith, Pat and Bubba Smith, Mike Keith I wish ail my family a happy holiday, and I send love to you all and may we all have a happy New Year. James C. Keith Jr. I$ Si. igg To Connie and my three daughters May this Christmas be one of our best. Hopefully I'll be there to celebrate the holidays with you. All my love, Phil (Kleinebreil) SI To crewmembers on the Dredge Long island With hopes that all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. That we all prosper through more work under our new contract. Phil Kleinebreil •A: To the family of David Ling May you have a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. And good health to all through the year. Your friend and shipmate, Phil (Kleinebreil) ig^ To all my old friends Holidays bring back memories of good times and sad times we shared. Wishing my old friends health and happiness. I love you all. JeanLaCorte To Marty TIghe I didn't want to forget to include you in on the holiday cheer wherever you may be, but I'm just glad that Joel has such a fantastic SIU brother as you! Merry Christmas - Mrs. Tittleleewinx'd. P.S. GO RED WINGS! Casey Lechel ToJoelLechel I'm so PROUD to finally call you iny husband! This Christmas is going to be the greatest ever because you'll be home with me where you belong! I love you, Joel! Your wife, Kasandra Lechel ToKasandra I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We're gonna have a great life together! All my love, Joel(Lechel) To PRMMI Shoregang Season's greetings to all members at Elizabeth shoregang, and best of the year to come. Good luck. Happy holidays. Anthony Leo/ Dick Evans-Edison To Captain James Shinners and Mr. Richard Evans at PRMMI Greetings to you and your family. Have a happy holiday season from all of us at Elizabeth shoregang. T. Leo and crew To Donalds. Ling Two more grandsons to keep track of. They can't wait to see you. Hope your holidays will be safe and enjoy­ able. . . David J. Ling To the Kalmus family Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and lots of snow. Happy New Year and happy holidays. Mark J. Kalmus ToAmirKasim Hon, though you are not here with me this holiday, you are in my heart and in my mind! Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love always, Irma(Kasim) igg ss I ToEIHussinyEINaggar Friends like you are hard to come by. Thanks for everything. I hope to see you in New York City. Happy holidays. Nick Mdgeed �To Ray Gayton May the angels give you full guidance for every step you take in life. Happy holidays. Nick Mageed To Mimo M'egeed May Allah reward you and your family. Happy holiday. Nick Mageed ToVlkkVanburen May this holiday bring you joy and happiness to the New Year. Please remember my spirit is always with you. To Brother Anthony Leo Season's greetings to you. Wish­ ing all of you the best for the years to come. A. Minors To Ms. Sina Edwards. Greetings to you and your family. Wishing you the best for the holiday season and the coming year. Good luck and God bless you. A. Minors To Steven James Eikins Jr. Happy holidays for the fourth year in a row to my wonderful fiance. This time next year we will be spending our first Christmas as husband and wife. Love you bunches, Steve. Andrea Mitchell To Gloria and Cariitos and friends Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you, daughter, son and friends, granddaughter, grandson. May the Lord l)e with you all. Carlos Mojica To Donna M.DeCesare Wishing you all the joy and happir ness that you deserve during this holiday season. I will always love you and cherish our time spent together. Don Montoya Nick Mageed % IT To all seamen—sailing or retired A Happy New Year and Merry Christmas. Wishing the union remains strong—^as it's always there for its members. Geraldine R. Maldonado ToJoAnne Merry Christmas and hopefully a better and Happy New Year. Love you, Stan (James S. Mannetto Jr.) To all my seafaring brothers, sisters, SlU faculty and family members I wish yoii all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Vear. Erik R. Marlowe To Zoralda - in Queens I love all the family the same, but there is something special about you. You are always there when I need you, and I wish you the best in this coming year. Tony (Martinez) To Robert Selzer and Maryann Wishing you both the best in this coming year. You two deserve it. Tony Martinez To my sister, Alice, and family in Rich­ mond1 Hill, K"" Queens Wishing you the best on this New Year. You are the best. Tony Martinez To Teresa, Star, Tig and Mo' Happy Holidays! • Charlie Mascali To Mitch, Vernon, Billy, Adrian and the rest of the SiU world HO - HO - HO. That's all we need. Plenty of HO's. Merrjt and Happy. NickMcKnett To Rufus Williams Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Edward Merchant To my friends and fellow seamen Happy Holidays. Please write or call; Route #1, Box 157-B, Long Beach, WA 98631; (206) 642-3465. Carmen Minniti To Sedonia W. Sparks and Mom Greetings to you, Donny. Call me. Best for all of the holiday season and a Happy New Year '94, Miss you. Your love, A. Minors To Mr. Gladstone Fond and Mrs. Jasper Anderson family Season's greetings to you and your families from all of us at PRMMI shoregang. Good luck in '94. God is good. A. Minors ToM.Wescott Season's greetings to you. Merle, and the best for '94. Good luck. God bless you alK Pearl + Debbie + family. A. Minors rf. To members,personnel and retirees A Merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous New Year toall, especially Curtis Bay and Baker Whiteley employees in Baltimore—both former and present. Charley Morris To my SiU brothers and sisters I wish all my ex-shipmates and Piney Point management the best of everything and much more. Merry Xmas and prosperous New Year 1994. Jose Lopez Morales A To Jose and Alma Dehor Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in San Francisco. Francisco Munoz To my and Angle Have a Merry Christmas. Love, your loving husband and father, Francisco Munoz To Bernard Myers and Shirley Myers I'd like to thank my mom and dad for being there for me when I needed them both. May Allah bless them both and may they have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Amos B. Myers To my wife, Ernestine Myers I'd like to first give praise to All^, the sovereign, the holy one. And to thank Him for you, my wife and both of our health. And wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your husband, Amos B. Myers To Cynthia You are the greatest person in the world. Thanks for being patient and understanding. But mostly, thank you for all you added to my life. Love, Michael (Natoli) To my wife, Isabelie, and mom and dad I may be far away from home, but I send you all of my best. All my love to my wife and family everywhere. Brett Newsome To Nelson(Chico) Rodriguez Season's greetings my old friend from the Philippines. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1994. Good sailing, William (Red) Rackiey To Tom Fay, J.J., Kevin and Larayne I would like to wish a special group of people back in my old home of Hawaii a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. William (All Ports) Rackiey To all Seafarers Happy holidays to all Seafarers who survived the sinking of the Alcoa Partner in 1942 and the rest of the Seafarers who sailed with me—and everybody in Piney Point. AlPadu ToTonyLeo Happy, healthy holidays to you and your fomily. Also to all the men in the shoregang. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To Bobby Gene McMichael Christmases have come and Christmases have gone, but I never remember you celebrating one at home. Come this year! Merry Christmas, big brother. June M. Renfrow To everyone—especially those who lost family members onthe OMf Tappy holidays and my sincere sympathy. Have a Happy New Year. Joseph Ripley To Mike and Joseph Sacco and their famlles Happy, healthy holidays. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To union officials and their families In all ports Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To Mrs. Mignonette L. Roby and kids My life has new meaning because of you guys. Through God's spirit and guidance, I pray that this holiday season be one of the most memorable ones. God bless Mignonette, Jessica and Kerry. And to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Thomas, I love you both. Season's greetings from Kerry T. Roby Sr. To Susan and Girls (Fiiipina and Alexandria) Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year. Lots of love, Bartolome Romero Jr. To the Sorrono family Our family misses your family. It's another tropical Christmas for.us. May yours be happy and chilly. The Ruiz family ToLupeGracia Happy holidays from your son Steve, little Steven, Natalie and Dominga all the way from San Juan, Puerto Rico. God blfess. The Ruiz family To PRMMI vessel personnel Happy holidays to you and your families. Peter F. Patrick To Seafarers and retired SiUmembers and their families In those we love and see each day; Others, far away; Good friends who mean so much, And those with whom we're out of touchHappy holidays! Mose and Minnie Peacock Jr. To the membership We would like to wish all mem­ bers near and far a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We trust you will have nice weather. May God keep all of you safe and return you home to your loved ones. The Petersen family (C.H.,J..C.LandC.A.) To Jack C., Jack S., Kermett M., Bobby S., Jonesy, Mary Ann A., Marie and Michelle May you and yours have a very joyous holiday season. May God bless your families. Sonny Pinkham To Dawn Pinkham Hello my sweet wife. I wish I could be there with you. I love you and miss you very much. Merry Christmas, honey. All my love forever, Mark (W. Mark Pinkham) 21 To the Port of Honolulu Merry Christmas Larayne from San Juan, Puerto Rico. You should see the kids now! Steve and Dominga Ruiz To everyone I've known on the West Coast Long time no sea. I've been living in Florida since 1988. Both my father and l are fine. Hope you all havea very happy holiday season. I should be in Long Beach by late 1994. I miss California very much. I'm going back out again. If you wish to write or call, I'm at 2604 14St. W., #10, Bradenton, FL 34205; (813) 746-2841. Robert A. Rush '• ••, . To the Powers family I hope this holiday is a happy one. Sorry I can't be there. I miss you all. Rick (David R. Powers) To Gladys Merry Christmas, babe. I love and miss you. You're with me always in my heart. I'll be home soon. David (Powers) To William G. Rackiey Your family wishes you a Happy Xmas and the best of New Years. Al­ ways in our hearts. God bless you and your fellow Seafarers. Mom (Mrs. Charlotte E. Rackiey). Beverly, Mary Lee, Bruce and Bobby Season's greetings from the SIU members of ROS-5 status on board the SS Curtiss in Port Hueneme, Calif. They are, from left to right, Steward/Cook William Finhandler, Electrician Kenneth Savoie, Qli/IED Jerome W. Greenlee and GUD/E Ker) Herzstein. Not present in photo is D/E Maint. Charles L. Bowen. To Mom, Mary Lee, Bruce, Beverly, Bobby and Aunt Florence Hello from the Philippines and may I wish my family a Merry Christmas and may 1994be a great one for all. God bless. William (Red) Rackiey gat To the Port of New Orleans To Joe Perez, we're sending you some monfungo from San Juan for Christmas. We're still waiting for the crawfish! Happy New Year, too. Steve and Dominga Ruiz To Jerry Lee Pike We love you and miss you alot! Have a safe trip and come home to us. Love you, Sheree, Andrea and Jerry I!(Pike) To SiU brothers and their families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sonny Pinkham • • •"iir To Moma Teresa, Charles and Johnny Wiley, Martie Ketchum, the class of 494, the Philips (Baby Curtis) and all Seafarers Happy holidays and Merry Christmas. Rich and Serina Sadberry To shipmates,friends, family, loved ones May the holidays fill your year with joy and cheer! Safety and happi­ ness at sea and ashore. May we never be lonely at sea this time of year. Henry D. Salles To all Seafarers- active and retired Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and smooth sailing into the new year. All the best to my retired buddies. K.B. (Sam) Samat To aH my retired frienlds May this holiday season bring you a world of peace and love and a new year filled with hopeand joy.Warmest wishes, Arnold Santos .-r. ^ ^ I �22 DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG To Gary Smith and family and to all my dear SlU friends May you have one of the happiest and most blessed Christmases ever. Whether at sea or on land, though we are miles apart, you will be in my heairt. Happy New Year to all. Betty Smith To Spencer Smith We love you. Daddy. Merry Christmas. Tausha and Terra Smith To Spencer and Tausha Smith Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love ya'll!!! Mom, Jackie and Jon (Spiers) ToTerrlaLynn Smith Merry Christmas to grandma's lit­ tle angel. Love you so much!!! Grandma and Grandpa Spiers and JOn To Chris and Brien Collins Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking for­ ward to sailing with you guys again in the future. God bless yoii. Smooth sail­ ing. Doug Smith To Spencer and Tausha and Terra Smith Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for being there for me. God bless you. Li'l brother, Doug Smith To Jackie, Lenora and Jonathan Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless you. I'll always love and miss you. Thanks for every­ thing. Your son and brother, Doug Smith To all Erie-Lackawanna tugboatmen Wishing all of you a healthy and happy holiday season! "O.D." Smith and family To Lee Wishing you the best Christmas and happiest New Year ever. I'm so glad we'll be spending it together. Love you, Shari (Smithson) To my family It's going to be so nice to spend the holidays with the people I care about most. Wishing you all the best in '94. Love you, Shari (Smithson) To Linda Boyer and my children Very special Christmas greetings to my lady, Linda Boyer, and to my children—Donald, Christina and Jamie Lynn. I love you ALL! Everett W. Snow To Bob and Robin Williams Thanks for being there for me all these years. I couldn't have made bet­ ter friends. Season's greetings and looking forward to Florida. Jay Speer To Joseph W. Spell II Merry Christmas. May God con­ tinue to bless us and watch over you while you are away. I love you more. Love, Christina, Spot and Barney (Spell) To all of our friends, family and as­ sociates at sea God bless all of you and yours at Christmas and always. Keep Christ in yourChiistmas. The Spell Family (Joel, Janis, Joe II, Christina, Joel Jr. and Taryn) To the Spells Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope all wishes come true for the holiday season. Lenora, Jackie & Jon Spiers To Donna Joyce Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Terra Lynn's other grandma. Are you enjoying the sunshine? Lenora, Jackie & Jon Spiers To Carl Happy Hanukah, dpar friend. Be well and happy. Hope to see you in 1994. Jim and Mary Watson To Stewarddepartment personnel Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my students and friends. Ed White To Geraldine M. Travers Thinking of you and counting the days. I love you, honey. Have a beauti­ ful Christmas and happy holidays. Love, Glenn (Williams) To everyone Happy holidays and best wishes to all. We hope 1994 is a prosperous year for all of you. James Woods and Family ToKerrI I'm sorry I can't be with you this holiday season. I want you to know I love you and miss you very much. Kevin (Wray) To Clyde D. Smith Merry Christmas and Happy New year, darlin!!! Love and miss you. Looking forward to seeing you on December 27. Yes, Santa is coming to see you. Mom. Jackie and Jon (Spiers) To Jim Stafford on the Sugar Island Our thoughts and our hearts are with you always. We couldn't ask for a better husband and father. Merry Christmas. We love you. Your wife Lisa and daughter Catie (Stafford) To Seafarers around the world Holiday greetings. Good health and smooth sailing. Love to all. Fritz A. Stephen To the officers, staff and all Seafarers and their families May the holiday spirit of love, joy, peace be ever in your hearts at Christmas and always. God loves you, and so do I. Leon Yearwood SL To Brother Peter Patrick and family Season's greetings. Wishing you the best in your retired years. From all of us at the Elizabeth Shoregang, God bless you. Elizabeth, NJ Shoregang To Reeves, Cooper, family I wish you all happiness and love, especially my godchild. I will return like Santa with gifts for him, I promise. I love ya! To everybody else that knows me, peace and love forever! God bless. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. James Tolan Jr. To SlU officials at NY and Camp Springs Greetings to all. God bless youand good luck for 1994. PRMMI Shoregang ToDeeAnn Brown Meiry Christmas Dee! We love you. We'll miss you. Pegasus To Steve and Domlnga Ruiz and family 1 wish 1 could be there to deliver this message in person, but 1 can't. So many times during the past year, both of you have been there for me so much and so many times. Times when 1 thought 1 couldn't make it through another day. With your love and sup­ port I'm getting there. For the holidays 1 wish you both and the kids nothing but love and all the good things God has to offer. Love always. Your sister Christine and family To Simeon F. Ureta Love and best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. With many more. The Ureta Family To all my shipmates Many blessings and Aloha. Suzanne Van Schoor w To Norm, Gus, Cara, Garret, GIno, Grant, Kenny, Bobby and Joe Although we may not be sailing together right now, our thoughts are with all of you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jim and Mary Watson O -9 Misc To Misty Lee Haladyna The best girl a guy could eyer dream of. Merry Christmas. I love you infinitely. I can't wait 'til 4-31-94 so I can call you my wife! Lee J. Toczylowski am # m To the Taber and Parley families Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Kayla, Christopher and Paige Taber. Also to the rest of the Taber and Darley families. Tommy and Debbie Taber m igr« 5-^ '4 ToMlchael Merry Christmas honey. Happy New Year too! The holidays won't be the same without you. Come home to me soon. 1 love you always. Linda To Uncle Steve, Aunt Domlnga, Steven and Natalie We love and miss all of you very much. Have a very happy holiday. We hope Santa brings you everything you want. Uncle Steve and Aunt Dominga—thanks for everything. Christopher, Tute and Bear To Brotlier David Clarke We wish you a Merry Christmas full of joy and a great NeW Year. We thank you for your understanding and friendship. Sincerely, Veronika and Frank To Willie J. Cromwell We wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year in the company of your family. Take care of yourself. Veronika and Frank To Johnny Zep^a Christmastime comes once a year Time to remember those far and near Wishing you all the best Because you are definitely Different from the rest. Love always, Your Princess To Laurie 1 hope everything >s working oUt for you. 1 often wonder how you're doing. Love you and miss you. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Ray W? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the galley gang aboard the Sea-Land Trader. Joining in the holiday wishes are, from left to right. Chief Cook Richard Manalo, Steward/Baker Joe Johnson and Steward Assistant Lloyd Lawrence. 'li- nm ToKelster Hey Dude, Merry Christmas!" The Pegster To Tommy Dowdell Keep comin' back. L' V you. Merry Christmas. I'egasus To Jenny Marquis Merry Christmas. Love you. Peg-a-Leg ToDorraySaberon Hey Saberon. Merry Christmas. Pegasus To all our brothers and sisters of the sea Wishing all of our fellow union members a safe, happy and joyous holiday season. Good luck in the New Year. Happy sailing. The crew of the Cable Ship Global Link To Donna Joyce We love and miss you. Merry Christmas. Your baby girls To Steamboat Annie Best wishes and happy holidays to a first-class lady who's always so loving and understanding. We know the best years are still ahead! Love ya, Tim ToTonyCurran Miss you. Have a wonderful holiday. SOS. Are you still working for food in N.H.? Lauren To Suzanne Van Schoor Happy holidays. Hope you are well and working for a good steward. Drop us a line sometime. M/VLummus To big, bad Merchant Marines Pleasant sailing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fret not! You'll soon be home with your families. Barbi To Big Brother Larry and Sister KImmi Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy and Merry Christmas. I've got you babes! Barbi The Clucas family Although far away, 1 may be, a very Merry Christmas from me. Love always, Barbi To mommy and daddy Merry Christmas. 1 love you. Barbi TOJ.J.P. "Keep feedin' that pesky white dog!!" Can't hardly - (but will) wait 'til Mardi Gras '94!! Miss you much, Chris To fellow upgraders Thank you forbeing so nice to me. Merry Christmas. Dakota To Marilyn, Corey, Allie and Ruthy Joe Thanks for hanging in there while I've been away so long. Love you. Dad To mom and dad (Gerri and Bemie) Merry Christmas and God bless. Your daughter, Dorray To Dakota, mom and family Happy holidays. God bless you al­ ways. Love, Cheryl To Phillip Yaros Merry Christmas! We love and miss you! Have fun over the holidays. We'll see ya soon for Christmas #2. Keep in touch! Terry and Ed To Phillip Yaros Happy Thanksgiving. Merry Christmas. We all love and miss you. We'll keep up the tree! You're in our hearts. Be careful. God bless. Love you, Pat and kids To Stanley M. Williams Merry Christmas! We love you! We miss you! See you soon! Donna, Morgan, Destiny To Rodney J. 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Springs, MD im7i7®'^NTURCE .• ' 0 ^•ecent discharge a, .. 4. seatime. ^ Proof of (disisei-Soo^'"""™ 4.. ; - i . J Imonrton* Government Service/n;,- • r «TO .i' San Saafe Fremont St. (206jHl.ll%^^ 0 2 - ® n30%&4 1501)994-0010 " Seattle, WA 9Sioi 04 ** 0 0 ] . ,v. n 1/ 3 - > 5 0 , 2 •, 0 i-, ®'^P''*'®®EPARTIVffiNT 1 ^ ^^'STERED ON BEACH C.a»A^&rc,^^- ^ 0 0 —- POINT P p. Box 75 ®1H,EllWCISCO ^ CJassA ^0""^ DErIf 4^ y - ^:44 '4 < 9. J.Ji-'"'' r r? • -'t ;j �ft •v. • DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION TRUST To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Trust EIN 13-6100329 for the year eiuied December 31, iS>92. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry Well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happine'^s and health in the days ahead. J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 14 Seafarers who have retired to the beach after many years of sailing the world's seaways. Brother Charles Jordan has been a Seafarer longer than any of the others, having joined the union in>1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Ernest Bryan com­ pleted the bosun recertification program at the Harry iTundeberg School of Seamanship in 1974 while Brother Carroll Kenny completed the steward recertification in 1986. Nine of the 14 retiring their books attended upgrading cour­ ses in Piney Point, Md, at least once during their seafaring careers. Brief biological sketches of Brothers Bryan and Kenny as well as the others follow. CARROLL KENNY, 66, joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Burtmm, Minn., he successfully completed the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1986. Brother Kenny served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1977. He lives in Hephzibah, Ga. JOSEPH KORCHAK,65, signed on with the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. A native of Star Junction, Pa., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Korchak upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947. He resides in Ridgefield, N.J. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $29,054,441. These expenses included $3,315,236 in administrative expenses, and $25,739,205 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 24,108 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these p^sons h^ yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $493,711,389 as of December31,1992compared to $478,001,893 asof January 1,1992. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $15,709,496. liiis increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $44,763,937, including employer contribufions of $12,283,861, gain of $3,659,232 from thesale of assets, earnings from investments of $28,817,178 and other income of $3,666. an FOWT. Brother McMichael served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1952. He calls Reno, Nev. hoine. EUELLE SCROGGINS,66, joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in Alabama, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Scroggins retired to Houston. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keepit funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONALINFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any pah thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountants'report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. 4. Service provider and trustee informafion. 5. Reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.20 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and aixompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.. Washington, DC 20216. FRIDTJOF STEELREATH, 65,began his sailng career with the SIU in 1971 in the port of DEEP SEA Mobile, Ala. A Charlottesville, ERNEST Va. native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Steelreath BRYAN, 65, signed upgraded at the Lundeberg on with the School in 1981. He served in Seafarers in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1955 in the THOMAS 1950 and in the U.S. Air Force port of New MARKHAM, from 1952 to 1969. He resides York. A na­ 62, joined in Theodore, Ala. tive of the INLAND Seafarers in Freeport, Texas, he successful­ 1957 in the ly completed the bosun recer­ JAMES port of Seat­ tification course at the McClvARENCE tle. A North Lundeberg School in 1974. JR., 67, Carolina na­ Brother Bryan retired to Se­ joined the tive, he sailed in the deck quin, Texas. Seafarers in department. Brother Markham 1950 in the served in the U.S. Army from JOSE port of New. 1948 to 1951. He calls Seattle CARAOrleans. A home. native of BALLO, New York City, he sailed in the 48, joined OSCAR deck department. Brother Mcthe union in MAR­ Clarence served in the U.S. 1969 in the TINEZ, 66, Marine Corps in 1946. He calls port of New began his New Orleans home. York. Bom sailing in Pajardo, career with P.R., he sailed as a DEU. WILLIAM the union in Brother Caraballo upgraded at QUINN,62„ 1975 in the the Lundeberg School in 1982. joined the port of lie resides in Brooklyn. union in Yokohama, Japan. Bom in the 1977 in the Philippines, he sailed in the port of Nor­ WILLIAM deck department. Brother Mar­ folk, Va. DOUGLAS, tinez retired to San Francisco. Bom in 65,joined Upper the SIU in RICHARD Chester, Pa., he sailed in the McCAUS1961 in the steward department. Brother LAND,66, port of New Quinn served in the U.S. Navy York. Bom joined the from 1951 to 1955. He retired SIU in 1967 to Virginia Beach, Va. inPetrolia, in the port Ontario, he of Seattle. A sailed in the deck department. Correction native of Brother Douglas upgraded at In last Piney Point in 1979. He served Pennsyl­ month's in the U.S. Army from 1950 to vania, he sailed as a chief cook. edition of Brother McCausland upgraded 1953. Brother Douglas resides, the frequently at Piney Point. He in Las Vegas. Seafarers served in the U.S. Army and LOG, the U.S. Coast Guard between new pen­ 1944 and 1952. He lives in BarCHARLES sioner nett Banks, Fla. JORDAN, Angelo 65, began his Romero was incorrectly filing career BOBBIE identifed as a recertified with the Sea­ McMICHAEL, bosun. Brother Romero suc­ farers in 1945 65, became cessfully completed the in the port of an SIU menasteward recertification Mobile, Ala ber in 1958 course at the Seafarers An Alabama in the port Harry Lundeberg School of native, he sailed as a DEU. of New Or­ Seamanship in 1983. Brother Jordan upgraded at the leans. A na­ Brother Romero retired to Lundeberg School in 1975. He tive of Brooklyn, NY. retired to Mobile. Hattiesburg, Miss., he sailed as 25 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations the net realized gain of $3,659,232, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis"—the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1,1992; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. The net appreciation in fair value of investments of $5,803,137 as shown on the financial statements includes a net realized gain of $13,507,985, thedifference between the sales price and the original cost of the asset. New Tear's Resclution: Apply for Sciioiarshlp What better way to celebrate the new year—-1994—than by making a resolution to continue your education. To get the ball rolling, start the application process now. By completing the entry form and other necessary paperwork, a Seafarer, bis or her spouse and unmarried dependent children may be eligible to receive a Seafarers scholarship. Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1994. Three are reserved for SIU members; the other four will be awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Eligibility requirements are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available by filling out the coupon below and returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Pl^. Once all the paperwork (which includes an auto­ biographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACTT results) has been completed and the application form is fiUed out,the entire pack­ age should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1994. P lease send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program book- ' which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. :let I Name I Book Number. Address 1 City, State, Zip Code I - Telephone Number. This application is for: Self Dependent I Mail this completedform to Scholarship Program, Seafasrers Welfare Plan, § • 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. • L • -A- . J-.'.:'" - �•i.:. -••i-.: -i'-] •i i; 26 DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Chairman announced slop chests to gave vote of thanks to galley gang for Delegate John Day, Steward be closed on all Sea-Land vessels. He Delegate Cesar Lago. Chairman fine job. Next port: Sri Lanka. reported copies of new contract reported crew waiting for news con­ should be received soon. No beefs or OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over cerning new contract and asked con­ disputed OT reported. Chairman told seas), September 18—Chairman tracts department to notify ship by crewmembers to expect changes in James Crane, Secretary E. Gray fax or radio message when informa­ watch system and work rules. He Sr., Educational Director D. Secretary tion becomes available. The S&riarere LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- Shoulders, Engine Delegate Paul reminded members no smoking in reminded crewmembers to donate to board iriinutes as possible. On occasion, because pfsfmce Barbadillo, Steward Delegate Jorge SPAD. Educational director urged lounge or mess halls and not to use iimitattons, some sriii be omitted. Barahona. Secretary announced too much soap in washing machine. members to upgrade at Piney Point. Bosun Fred Domingo resigned from Next.port: Tacoma, Wash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SA/ps minutes first are rewewed by the union's contract department chairman position to devote more, Steward department reminded crew Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the time to bosun duties and study new SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf to keep ship clean and have respect Marine), September 30—Chairman Union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for- contract. He also informed crew an­ for fellow shipmates. Next port: William Dean, Secretary M. warded to the ^aterem LOG. nual inspection was huge success and Tacoma, Wash. Thornton, Educational Director extended congratulations to crew­ Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate G. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Seamembers from master for excellent CHARLES L. Bf?OlV/V (Tran­ Lauderdale and Tampa, Fla. Land Service), September 26—Chair­ Corelll, Engine Delegate G. Denjob done keeping vessel in excellent soceanic Cable), August 27—Chair­ Secretary congratulated union offi­ nesse. Steward Delegate L. Perales. man J. Ard, Secretary P. Lahoy, condition. Educational director en­ man Jeremiah Harrington, cials on new contract and thanked Chairman reported no launch service Educational Director Dennis Baker, couraged crewmembers to take Educational Director W. Carroll. them for considering suggestions last voyage when anchored off Ft. tankerman course at Paul Hall Center Steward Delegate Charles RatclifT. Chairman announced payoff in from members. Educational director Lauderdale, Fla. He asked contracts Crew reported Seafarers LOGs as soon as possible arid reminded Honolulu and reported vessel will advised eligible brothers and sisters department to keep crewmembers in­ received. No beefs or disputed OT QMEDs and all crewmembers to remain on cable repair standby status. to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No formed on new contract. Educational reported. Crew thanked galley gang upgrade at Piney Point annually. No He also noted repairs scheduled for beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew director urged members to upgrade at for great food. Chairman thanked beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew October may be postponed. Educa­ extended vote of thanks to steward Lundeberg School and utilize every­ crew for great job all around. Next requested patrolman to board vessel tional director reminded crewmemdepartment for great cookout. Galley thing union has built for membership. port: Boston. and discuss new contract at next port. bers not to overload washers and gang thanked crew for help in setting Crew gave vote of thanks to steward dryers and to avoid using too much up and breaking down cookout area. department. They also voted to ratify detergent that could overflow onto Next port: Norfolk, Va. new contract and discussed repair deck. Treasurer reported $500 in LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), list. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ship's fund. No bwfs or disphted OT September 26—Chairman Daniel reported. Crew requested new movies OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Laitinen Jr., Secretary James and another pay phone on dock for Overseas), September 26—Chairman Thacker, Educational Director Wal­ members' use. Robert Zepeda, Secretary Tyler Lafter Chancy, Deck Delegate Mark fitte. Deck Delegate Ernest Zepeda. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), Wooley. Chairman thanked steward Chairman reported crew waiting for September 19—Chairman Anthony department for job well done. union representative to come aboard Melvin, Educa­ Treasurer reported $96 in ship's fund. IVIaben, Secretary G. vessel for members to vote on con­ tional Director G. Montgomery, No beefs or disputed OT reported. tract. Educational director reminded Deck Delegate Gregorio Ortiz, En­ Crew requested new diyer and slop members to upgrade skills at Lun­ chest for crew laundry. gine Delegate Thomas McArdle, deberg School. Crew reported Steward Delegate Angel Correa. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Seafarers LOGs received. Crew Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs Service), September 26—Chairman reported all members happy with new received. Educational director urged contract and Norberto Prats, Secretary Diego gave vote of thanks to members to upgrade at Piney Point. Hatch, Educational Director Donalo steward department for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bush, Steward Delegate Salahi Crew stated ice machine in crew OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Yusef. Educatipnal director urged mess needs repair. Next port: Wil­ Overseas), September 29—Chairman members to upgrade skills at Paul mington, Calif. J. Zepeda, Secretary E. Habor, En­ Hall Center. Deck delegate reported gine Delegate J. Fonvllle, Steward DUCHESS (Ocean Shipholding), disputed OT. No beefs or disputed Sailing together aboard the Sea-LandIndependence are (from left) AB Delegate E. Mathews. Chairman September 19—Chairman Ronald OT reported by engine or steward Erik Jensen, Chief Mate Paul Willers and AB Chris Christensen. Dailey, Secretary James Tucker, reported payoff and encouraged crew­ delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks Educational Director Olifidio to galley gang for job well done. members to discuss with him any SEA-LAND PATRIOnSeaLand No beefs or disputed OT reported. Esquivel, Engine Delegate Willie problems they may be experiencing. Service), September 26—Chairman Crewmembers asked for copy of new NEWARK BA Y (Sea-Land Service), Frank, Steward Delegate Miguel Educational director urged members S. Evans, Secretary R. Castillo, agreement to be sent to ship. Next September 12—Chairman Pedro Aguilar. No beefs or disputed OT to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs Educational Director R. Blackwell. port: New Orleans. reported. Crewmembers requested new Sanchez, Secretary N. Battle, Educa­ or disputed OT, reported. Chairman Chairman reported fresh stores tional Director Angel Mercado, washing machine for laundty room. USNS WYMAN(Bay Ship Manage­ reminded crewmembers to take ad­ needed. He reminded crew to Deck Delegate Benjamin Bess. ment), September 7—Chairman vantage of all courses at Lundeberg separate trash and place properly in GAL VESTON BA F(Sea Land Ser­ Chaiiman asked contracts department Robert Seratt, Secreta^ Cecil School. trash room. He aslred contracts depart­ vice), September 12—Chairman for more updated information con­ Husted, Deck Delegate Warren ment for information concerning new Carlton Hall, Secretary R.D. Bright. cerning new contract. Delegate Thomas Miller, Engine ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman contract. Chairman thanked crew for Chairman asked crew to help keep Stead, Steward Delegate Charles Steamship), September 12—Chair­ OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land keeping ship clean. Educational direc­ Brooks. Chairman ship clean. Crew asked contracts reminded crew­ man William Penny, Secretary An­ Service), September 19—Chairman tor reminded crewmembers to watch department to send information con­ members to keep ship clean. Educa­ thony Rivera Jr., Educational Ahdulla Moshin, Secretary Edward safety films and to report safety cerning SIU retirement plan. No tional director encouraged members Director William Thomas, Deck Collins, Educational Director hazards on ship to department head. beefs or disputed OT reported. to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No Delegate James Tims, Engine Donald Christian, Deck Delegate He announced Lundeberg School Delegate John Lewis, Steward HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), Douglas Hodges, Engine Delegate upgrading schedules posted. No beefs beefs or disputed OT reported. The ipurser said new company will con­ Delegate N. Butler. Chairman an­ September 7—Chairman L. Felix Camacho, Steward Delegate or disputed OT reported. Crew tinue safety bonuses with minor chan­ nounced crew had not received Ri^rigues, Secretary G. Rios. Chair­ Peter Hausmann. Chairman an­ thanked steward department for job Seafarers LOGs last trip. Secretary man reported union representative nounced payoff in Charleston, S.C. well done. Next port: Oakland, Calif. ges. Chairman announced ship will be restocked in shipyard and asked discussed state-of-the-art training He remind^ crewmembers to keep came aboard ship to read new con­ programs at Paul Hall Center. He also SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land that all requests be posted. tract. Crew asked contracts depart­ crew lounge clean and to upgrade at Service), September 27—Chairman discussed importance of donating to Piney Point. Secretary thanked crew ment to find out why sailipg board is GLOBAL SENTINEL (Tran­ R.E. McGonagle, Secretary Jullq SPAD to preserve union and continually changed when docked in for keeping pantry clean and orderly. soceanic Cable), October 8—Chair­ Roman, Educational Director E. American seamen's job secinity. port of San Juan. ' Educational director reminded crew­ man Joe Olson, Secretary K. Rosiek, Frederickson, Steward Delegate Educational director reported new members not to take videotapes or US GROTON(Sheridan Transporta­ VCR outside crew lounge. He also washer and dryer for crew ordered by LIto Acosta. Chairman reported crew Educational Director Cliff McCoy, Steward Delegate D. Nason. Chair­ tion), September 29—Chairman Neil reminded members to upgrade at Lun­ company. He announced new movies needs new VCR and antenna. Crew­ man announced aluminum cans no Matthey, Secretary Marvin members discussed new contract and ordered after last ones stolen in port. deberg School. Treasurer aimounced longer to be saved because of excess Deloatch, Educational Director A. gave vote of thanks to Recertified No beefs or disputed OT reported. $26 in ship's fund. Deck delegate bulk created during months at sea. Alexalds, Engine Delegate Angel Crewmembers noted they were await­ Steward Roman for good salad bar reported cUsputed OT. No beefs or Crew noted Seafarers LOGs not Bruno, Steward Delegate Michael and Chief Cook Acosta for great ing latest information regarding new disputed OT reported by engine or being received. Chairman reported Hammock. Chairman announced cooking with extra attention to contract. Steward department steward delegates. Crew asked con­ vessel will load for four or more days payoff and loading schedule for Fort details. Secretary thanked crew for, reported ship needs to be supplied tracts department for latest news and relocation jmint has not yet been cooperation in keeping mess hall and regarding contract negotiations. Crew with more fresh fhtit, milk and paper determined. Treasurer stated $94 in crew lounge clean and encouraged bags in New Orleans for next trip. requested new chairs for crew lounge crew's fund. No beefs or disputed OT those with enough sea time to Crew thanked contracts department and discussed use of walkie-talkies reported. Crew discussed member­ upgrade at Paul Hall Center. for gains in medical benefits for de­ on vessel. Vote of thanks given to ship for crewmembers at seamen's Treasurer reported new movies pur­ pendents and asked contracts depart­ steward department for job well chased in port. He announced request library. They also held safety meeting ment to keep pushing for added done. and discussed need for more safety list posted and ready for new ideas. dental coverage in next contract. harnesses and respirators. Chairman OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Crew gave special note of thanks to No beefs or disputed OT reported. talked about creating a standard set of Overseas), September 26—Chairman Chief Steward Rivera and galley Next port: Tacoma, Wash.. crane operation signals. Crew gave Daniel Telchman, Secretary J.E. gang for excellent job. Secretary and SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vote of thanks to steward department Lewis, Deck E>elegate Michael crew gave vote of thanks to San Fran­ SEA-LAND vice), September 26—Chairman for excellent job. Next port: Eaton, Engine Delegate Edward cisco Port Agent Nick Celona for job Howard GIbbs, Secretary Leonard Newington, N.H. Mlilseiihant, Steward Delegate Karen well done. Lelonek, Educational Director Brian Denny. Chairman discussecj new con­ Connell, Steward Delegate Clarence ITB NEWYORK(SheTidan SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Seatract with crewmembers. Treasurer Transportation), October 3—Chair­ Page. Educational director advised Land Service), September 20—Chair­ reported $200 in movie fund. No man Mario Romero, Secretary R. members to upgrade at Piney Point. man HJ. Berggren, Secretary N. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­ Hicks, Educational Director Richard Andrews, Educational Director O.N. No beefs or disputed OT reported. members voted on contract. Natoll. Chairman reported everything Chairman reported new contract Bermeo, Steward Delegate Ben­ OVERSEAS HARRIETTE posted and room inspection will be at­ running smoothly and payoff in New jamin Corpus. No beefs or disputed (Maritime Overseas),September 26—• OT reported. Deck delegate requested tended by unlicensed member. Next York. He thanked deck department Chairman Peter Victor, Secretary for job well done on tank cleaning. port: Oakland, Calif. chairs for watchstanders on bridge. H.G. WUIIams, Educational Director Next port: San Juan. Educational director encouraged striking a pose in the engine SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land C. Jefferton, Steward Delegate members to upgrade skills at Piney room of the J.E.B. Sfuarf while in Service), September 30—Chairman SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaHt»th Byran. Chairman reported Point. No beefs or disputed OT Diego Garcia are (from left) Land Service), September 23—Chair­ Joseph Artis, Secretary Ralph sniooth discharge of cargo in Chile. reported. Chairman thanked entire Wiper Steve Fisher andQMEDs Alexander, Educational Director C. man D. Cella, Secretary D. Polzfai, No beefs or disputed OT reported, Michael Nelson and Thomas Piper, Engine Delegate Brian Shilts, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck but steam table needs repair. Crew Martinez. Continued on page 29 Steward Delegate Frank Martin. Delegate Rick Burgess, Engiije noted Seafarers LOGs received and En Route to Oakland 1;-, \r;:%-'.:fi:.i : •"-J In the Engine Room "Jf- " •' • ii. I J; ' n-ii •• I : • lU ... . ''••-.f • I •/ ; •(/ -7. '-f : y f'- /:- �. v-' ."'• 4^; y-A. • ••;•' .v ••, '!A ' • /. •*' -• •'" •• ' • '• "• • '• •'i il". •• •" .1 DECEMBER 1993 DEEP SEA CHARLESBALLARD Pensioner Charles Bal­ lard, 83, passed away AprillS. Bom in Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). His first ship was the SS Lurline, a Matson vessel. Brother Ballard was an instructor at the MCS training school in Santa Rosa, Calif, from I960 until his retirement in 1976. SAM BLACK Pensioner Sam Black, 71, died Oc­ tober 14. A native of Oregon, he joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Seat­ tle. Brother Black sailed as a QMED. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Black served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He began receiving his pension in January 1983. MARGARITO BORJA Pensioner Margarito Borja, 81, passed away September 27. Bom in Cuba, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Boija sailed in the engine department. He retired in September 1977. JAMES BRADY James Brady, 35, died Sep­ tember 25. A Philadelphia native, he joined the Seafarers after graduat­ ing from the trainee pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Brady sailed in the deck department. He retumed to Piney Point in 1985 to upgrade to AB. The last ship on which he sailed was the Wiltiam B. Baugh, a Maersk vessel. RICARDO CRUZ Ricardo Craz, 19, passed away October 2. Bora in New York, he joined the SIU in 1992 in Piney Point, Md. after success­ fully completing the trainee pro­ -am. Brother Cmz sailed as a deck, engine, utility. His last ship was the Lawrence H. Gianella, an Ocean Ships Inc. vessel. JOHNCASSroV John Cassidy, 65, died July 31. A native of Scotland, he joined the union in 1980 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Brother Cassidy sailed as a QMED. He upgraded frequently at the Paul Hall Center. He last SEAFARERS LOG sailed aboard a Waterman Steam­ ship vessel. HARRY DEAN Pensioner Harry Dean, 84, passed away Septem­ ber 16, A Texas native, he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Dean retired in Febmary 1973. PATRICK DORRIAN SR. Pensioner Patrick Dorrian Sr., 65, died October 16. He joined the Seafarers in 1950 in his native Philadelphia. Brother Dorrian sailed as a QMED until 1972 when he began sailing inland. He worked in the deck department aboard In­ terstate Oil and Transport vessels until his retirement in 1989. Brother Dorrian upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Dorrian began receiving his pension in December 1989. EVIEDOUGET Pensioner Evie Douget, 65, passed away October 15. A native of Louisiana, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Lake Charles, La. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Douget served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1948. He retired in December 1976. FREDERICK DUKES Frederick Dukes, 46, died October 19 of brain cancer. A Minnesota na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Dukes sailed as a QMED. His last ship was the American Heritage, an Apex Marine vessel. Services were held on October 22 in Jacksonville, Fla. at Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Home with interment at Edgewood Cemetary. Seafarers served as honorary pallbearers. EDDIE EDWARDS Eddie Ed­ wards, 53, passed away September 19. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1986 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Edwards sailed as a chief steward. He last sailed aboard the MV Sea Fox. Brother Edwards served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1982. RALPH GOWAN Pensioner Ralph Gowan, 75, died October 18. A South Carolina na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Gowan sailed in the engine department. He retired • September 1984. in GARY GROSS Gary Gross, 52, passed away Sep­ tember 25. Bom in Califomia, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Gross sailed as an assistant cook. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. JOHN HUNT Pensioner John Hunt, 74, died Oc­ tober 11. A native of Greenville, S.C.,he joined the . union in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Hunt sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1945. Brother Hunt began receiv­ ing his pension in October 1981. THOMAS JEFFERSON Thomas Jef­ ferson, 47, passed away October 6. Bom in Florida, he joined fte SIU in 1973 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Jefferson sailed in the deck department. He upgraded fre­ quently at Piney Point. Brother • Jefferson's last ship was ihc Am­ bassador. ANTON KULA Pensioner Anton Kula, 78, died Sep­ tember 24. A native of Es­ tonia, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Kula sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1971. EDWARD LIGON Pensioner Ed­ ward Ligon, 78, passed away Septem­ ber 29. Bom in Union Springs, Ala.; he joined the union in the port of Mobile, Ala. in 1954. Brother Ligon sailed as a chief cook. He began receiving his pension in March 1983. NANCY MANNI Baltimore. He sailed as a QMED. Brother Neel upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. He retired in April 1981. NILS RICHARDSON Pensioner Nils Richardson, 93, died Oc­ tober 11. A native of Fredrikstad, Norway, he joined the union as a charter member in 1938. He sailed as an AB and bosun. Brother Richardson also was a member of the ISU in 1928 and the National Sailors and Firemans Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1917 to 1920. Brother Richardson wrote poetry and contributed some of his writings to the LOG over the years. He retired in September 1975. ROLAND RICHARDSON Pensioner Roland Richardson, 67, passed away October 19. Bom in Charleston, W.Va., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Richardson served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1947. He began receiving his pension in August 1992. MALCOLM STEVENS Pensioner Malcolm Stevens, 71, died October 16. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his 'native Galves­ ton, Texas. Brother Stevens sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1943 to 1945. Brother Stevens retired in May 1976. WALCY THOMAS Pensioner Walcy Thomas, 74, passed away October 3. Bom in Vir­ ginia, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Thomas sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in May 1977. Nancy Manni, 33, passed away August 30. A native of Detroit, she joined the Seafarers in 1987 in the port of Honolulu. Sister Manni last sailed as a chief cook aboard the Mayaguez, a Puer­ to Rico Marine vessel. She upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. MARSHALL TOWNSEND Pensioner Marshall Townsend, 79, died Oc­ tober 8. He joined the SIU in 1944 in his native New York. Brother Townsend sailed as a bosun. He retired in January 1976. JERRELLNEEL JIMMIEWEED Pensioner Jerrell Neel, 67, died Septem­ ber 21. A na­ tive of • Abilene, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Jimmie Weed, 56, passed away October 22 aboard the Sea-Land Tacoma of a heart attack. Bom in Pueblo, Colo., 27 he joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of San Francisco. Brother We^ completed the steward rebertification program at the Paul Hall Center in 1992. His body was cremated and his ashes spread at sea. INLAND FRANK CHAMBLESS Frank Chambless, 36, died October 8. A Texas native,' he joined the union in 1975 in Houston. Boatman Chambless sailed in the deck department. HARRY ISENHART Pensioner Harry Isenhart, 68, passed away October 11. A native of Gassaway, W.Va., he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Isenhart sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in November 1983. GROVER SMITH Pensioner Grover Smith, 68, died October 21. Bom in Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of St. Louis. Boatman Smith sailed as a lead deckhand. He retired in January 1987. JAMES TITUS SR. Pensioner James Titus Sr., 70, passed away September 16. A native of Texas, he joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Titus sailed as both a tankerman and deckhand. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Titus began receiving his pension in August 1982. ROBERT TRAHAN Pensioner Robert Trahan, 50, died October 16. Bom in Nederland, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Trahan sailed in the deck department. He retired in May 1993. DELL WHITEHEAD Pensioner Dell Whitehead, 85, passed away Septem­ ber 27. A na­ tive of Panama City, Fla., he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Houston. Boat^ man Whitehead sailed as an AB. He last sailed aboard G&H Towing vessels. Boatman Whitehead began receiving his pension in April 1973. ii&, ... . . GREAT LAKES PETER RUDESKI Pensioner Peter Rudeski, 79, died September 9. Bom in Plymouth, Pa., he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Rudeski sailed in the engine department. He retired in August 1980. /: /• . �...»{* Mi •^.;- 28 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFAA8E8S LOG SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR MCS SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan BIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1992. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, (ERISA). s>:. f- ••••• BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1,516,019. These expenses included $247^991 in administrative expenses, and $1,268,028 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,897 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,903,392 as of December 31,1992, compared to $12,415,692 as of January 1,1992. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $512,300. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation in the value of the plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $1,003,719 including employer contributions of $251,413, gain of $32,578 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $719,344 and other income of $384. ilMi: • /'. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. , YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Your have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The iteins listed below are included in that report; 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, 4. Service provider and trustee information. 5. Reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs wiU be $3.40 for the full aimual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at lio charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. Tire charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the ctmying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. miM. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION In accordance with the Department of Labor Regulations, the net realized gain of $32,578, as shown above, is compute on the "market-to-niarket basis"— the difference between the sales price and the maricet value of an asset as of Januaiy 1,1992; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $(48,932) as shown on the itoancial statements is $5^4,202 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. .v.:3^ ff-i Inquiring Seafarer '•'M-.y'- . fcjf'- );••-- '::i ••'CM.'''"'. ;:,:'• I . . • . Joe Sweeney, Retired Deck­ hand—My first ship was the Bienville, a C-4 Waterman Steamship ves­ sel. We were transporting U.S. troops from the 28th Army Division to France. We left from New York and went to Halifax, Nova Scotia and delivered the troops from there. We were the flagship in an all military convoy of 125 ships. In front of the Bienville was the bat­ tleship Texas. Midway over in the north Atlantic the ship's alarm sounded and we were all called to the guns and lifeboats. A torpedo went in between the Texas and the Bienville, completely missing both. Looking astern, the corvettes fell back and the destroyer escorts formed a circle and dropped depth charges which brought BobDurfor, the submarine to the surface. We sank OS—I it immediately. My brother-in-law graduated from saw the action from a tanker and said Piney Point in he was amazed. "Axis Sally" (Nazi October 1992 radio propagandist) claimed all 125 and my first vessels in our convoy sank when in ship was the fact not even one sank. We got the an­ Constitution on nouncement when we were still American aboard and laughed like crazy. Hawaii Thomas Mar­ Cruises. My first job aboard the Constitution was tinez, QMED— as watchstander where I learned a lot. My first ship , I really enjoyed my time aboard the was the SS Delship and I got to travel around Hawaii mar in 1945 during my time off. from Philadel­ phia to Romania. That Benjamin wa^a good Stanley, crew. We went Fireman, from New Watertender— York to Gibraltar to Turkey and final­ My first ship ly to Romania. It was on our way over was the Gulf Trader m 1990. we heard the news that the Germans had surrendered. Back then I was sail­ It was a steam ing as a steward utility and I sailed turbine ship which was very from 1945 to 1968 when I retired. I old and needed came back in 1984 because I missed the sea and couldn't stay away. lots of repair. This was during the Gulf war anS we went from Jackson­ Nicholas Con­ ville to Houston to New Jersey and way, AB—My then over to Saudi Arabia carrying first ship was supplies to the troops. I have to say the tug Sentry, that I was scared because I really a Crowley tug, didn't know what to expect... 1 didn't and I sailed know the cargo or our true destina­ from Lake tion. On top of all of tliis I got horrib­ Charles, La. to Puerto Rico ly sea sick. I truly thought I would and Haiti. On never sail again after that first time the way back but I adjusted just fine and sailing is mostly fun for me now. we assisted another tug which was Question: What was your first ship, and what do you rememher about it? (Asked of SIU members in the Philadelphia hall.) Jim Anderson, AB—My first SIU boat came just last May. The Delawhale—a River Bus Inc. ferry that car­ ries passengers from Penns Landing, here in Philadelphia, over to Camden, New Jersey. I retired after 20 years in the Navy only to find myself missing the sea, so I joined the Seafarers atjd 1 am meeting all types of people. I missed sailing. There is a certain calling that the sea has. returning from Africa. As a sign of gratitude, the captain and crew aboard the tug gave us a variety of unique souvenirs that they had picked up while in Africa. I was amazed to find how poor Haiti was. The children fol­ lowed us everywhere hoping that we'd give them money or a bite to eat. Stanley Andruionis, AB—My first ship was aboard the SL Venture in 1980. We sailed all over Europe as well as to Spain and the U.S. Gulf. I was a new Piney Point graduate and leamed a lot, putting my knowledge to practice with hands-on experience. We encountered some pretty rough storms and that is when all fhe safety techniques that I leamed at the Lundeberg School paid off. All in all it was a fun first voyage. MikeMcNally, QMED—I graduated from Piney Point in 1975 and my first ship was the Transeastem of Hudson Water­ ways. I began that first voyage in the steward depart­ ment until the wiper on board broke his leg and went home. I transferred over and became the wiper, and this was my first official introduction to the engine department. Since then I have worked my way up by upgrading at Piney Point. It really is Ae way to go, and I recommend upgrading to all SIU members. Don't waste any time. Michael Endres, 2nd Cook/Baker— My first ship was the Robin Hood. We were coming back from South Africa and hit a really bad storm and had'to slow the vessel. The equipment in the engineroom was flying around because die seas were so rough. I sure didn't think too much of sailing, and I swore that I would never ever make another trip. That was in 1951. Know Your Rights PA YMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. The monies are to be paid to anyone in any constitution of the SIU Atlantic official capacity in the SIU unless an Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis official union receipt is given for trict makes specific provision for same. Under no circumstances safeguarding the membership' should any member pay any money money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailec for any reason unless he is given such audit by certified public account­ receipt. In the event anyone attempts ants every year, which is to be sub to require any such payment be made mitted to the membership by the without supplying a receipt, or if a secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance member is required to m^e a pay­ committee of rank-and-file mem­ ment and is given an official receipt, bers, elects by the membership, but feels that, he or she ,should not each year examines the finances ol have been required tomake such pay­ the union and reports fully their find­ ment, this should immediately be ings and recommendations. Mem­ reported to union headquarters. bers of this committee may make CONSTITUTIONAL dissenting reports, specific recom­ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. mendations and separate fmdings. Copies of the SIU constitution are TRUST FUNDS. All trust available in all union haUs. AH mem­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, bers should obtain copiesof this con­ Lakes and Inland Waters District stitution so as to familiarize are administered in accordance themselves with its contents. Any with the provisions of various trust time a member feels any other memfund agreements. All these agree­ Iser or officer is attempting todeprive ments specify that the trustees in him or her of any constitutional right charge of these funds shall equally or obligation by any methods, such as consist of union and management dealing with charges, trials, etc., as representatives and their alternates. well as all other details, the member All expenditures and disburse­ so affected should immediately ments of trust funds are made only notify headquarters. upon approval by a majority of the EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ trustees. All trust fund financial bers are guaranteed equal rights in records are available at the head­ employment and as members of the quarters of the various trust funds. SIU. These rights are clearly set SHIPPING RIGHTS. A forth in the SIU constitution and in member's shipping rights and the contracts which the union has seniority are protected exclusively negotiated with the employers. by contracts between the union and Consequently, no member may be the employers. Members should get discriminated against because of to know their shipping rights. race, creed, color, sex, national or Copies of these contracts are posted geographic origin. If any member and available in all union haUs. If feels that he or she is denied the members believe there have been equal rights to which he or she is violations of their shipping or entitled, the member should notify seniority rights as contained in the union headquarters. contracts between the union and the SEAFARERS POLITICAL employers, they should notify the ACTIVITY DONATION — Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate tified mail, return receipt requested. segregated fund. Its proceeds aire The proper address for this is: • used to further its objects and pur­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman poses including, but not limited to, Seafarers Appeals Board furthering the poUtical, social and 5201 Auth Way economic interests of maritime Camp Springs, MD. 20746 Full copies of contracts as refened workers,, the preservation and fur­ to are available to members at all thering of the American merchant times, either by writing directly to the marine with improved employment union or to the Seafarers Appeals opportunities fot seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade Board. union concepts. In connection with CONTRACTS. Copies of all such objects, SPAD supports and SIU contracts are available in all SIU contributes to political candidates halls. These contracts specify the for elective office. All contribu­ wages and conditions under which an tions are voluntary. No contribu­ SIU member woilcs and lives aboard tion may be solicited or received a ship or boat. Members should know )ecause of force, job discrimina­ their contract rights, as well as their tion, financial reprisal, or threat of obligations, such as filing for over­ such conduct, or as a condition of time (OT) on the proper sheets and in membership in the union or of the proper manner, tf, at any time, a employment. If a contribution is member believes that an SIU patrol­ made by reason of the above imman or other union official fails to noper conduct, the member should protect their contractual rights notify the Seafarers International properly, he or she should contact the Jnion or SPAD by certified mail nearest SIU port agent. within 30 days of the contribution EDITORIAL POLICY — or investigation and appropriate THE SEAFARERS LOG. The action and refund, if involuntary. Seafarers LOG traditionally has A member should support SPAD refrained from publishing any ar­ to protect and further his or her ticle serving the political purposes economic, political and social in­ of any individual in the union, of- terests, and American trade union icer or member. It also has concepts. refrained from publishing articles If at any time a member feels deemed harmful to the union or its that any of the above rights have collective membership. This estab)een violated, or that he or she has ished policy has been reaffirmed aeen denied the constitutional right jy membership action at the Sep­ of access to union records or infor­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ mation, the member should imme­ stitutional ports. The diately notify SIU President responsibility for Seafarers LOG Michael Sacco at headquarters by jolicy is vested in an editorial certified mail, return receipt rejoard which consists of the ex­ uested. The address is: ecutive board of the union. The Michael Sacco, President executive board may delegate, Seafarers International Union rom among its ranks, one in­ 5201 Auth Way dividual to carry out this respon­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. sibility. i"- '-,yj �•.'V- . '-V- DECEMBER 1993 Ships Digest Continued from page 26 crew for efforts in rescuing six Cubans at sea. (Reported in Novem­ ber issue of 5ea/arerj LOG.) L/BEffrVSrflnCLiberty M• Maritime), October 3—Chairman John Neff, Secretary Dave Alexander, Educational Director J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Christie Johnson, Engine Delegate V. Caslido. Steward Delegate Juan Gon­ zales. Chairman announced payoff in New Orleans. Secretary thanked crewmembers for keeping ship clean and orderly and reminded crew to deposit linen in laundry sacks when signing off. Educational director reminded crew about safety gear for next voyage to Russia. Treasurer reported $650 in ship's fund and the purchase of new movies and head cleaner for VCR in next port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported latest Seafarers LOG not received and asked contracts depart­ ment for information concerning new contract. Crewmembers discussed ship's smoking policy and sent holiday wishes to all SIU members and their families. They also gave special vote of thanks to Chief Cook Gonzales, Chief Steward Alexander and GSU Julian Mendoza. OMI LEADER (OMl Corp.) Oc­ tober 3—Chairman Patrick Rankin, Secretary Jose Rivera, Educational Director Alvin Markowitz, Deck Delegate Charles Foley, Engine Delegate Rudolph Lopez, Steward Delegate Stanley Krystosiak. Chair­ man announced payoff in Boston and reported smooth sailing. Secretary reminded crewmembers to report all safety problems. Educational director urged members to upgrade and better their skills at Piney Point. Disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew stated new dryer needed for crew laundry and gave vote of thanks to jgalley gang. Next port: New Haven, Conn. OMI SACRAMENTOiOMl Corp.), October 3—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary Rudy Deboissiere, Educa­ tional Director John Trent, Deck Delegate Kenneth Gilson, Engine Delegate Alan Nelson, Steward Delegate Norman Taylor. Crew dis­ cussed new contract. Chairman reminded crewmembers to clean rooms and to leave keys on desk and laundry bags with dirty linen in pas­ sageways. He thanked everyone for a good trip. Treasurer reported $298 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew gave special vote of thanks to Bosun Gorju and deck and engine departments for jobs well done. They also thanked Chief Steward Deboissiere and Chief Cook Taylor for excellent feeding and cap­ tain for smooth sailing and great trip. Next port: Port Arthur, Texas. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), October 10—Chairman Louis Hachey, Secretary R. Scotf Sr., Educational Director F. Vogler, En­ gine Delegate Olie Webber, Steward Delegate Michael Kozak. Chairman informed members of update on con­ SEAFARERS LOG tract negotiations. He thanked entire crew for great job and keeping ship clean. He gave special thanks to steward department for great chow and clean mess rooms. He announced payoff in Houston. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School whenever possible. No beefs Or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Seafarers LOG for fine job. OVERSEAS AL/CE (Maritime Overseas), October 3—Chairman Jerry Bass, Secretary Paul Stuhblefield. Educational Director Samuel Stark, Engine Delegate James Beatly. Chairman announced ship loading for Boston. Secretary reminded crewmembers to supply" clean linen for reliefs when signing off. He reported too much milk being opened in refrigerator and reminded crewmembers to cover up night lunch when finished. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $110 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman announced captain ordered new cur­ tains and mattresses for crewmem­ bers. He also reminded crewmembers to report repairs needed. Crew reported nice trip to West Coast but noted good to be back on East Coast. Chairman said new filters ordered for crew dryers. Captain gave special vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), October 3—Chairman Steven Copeland, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educational Director Joseph Callaghan, Deck Delegate Eugenio Oya, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate Virgilio Hoff­ mann. Chairman reminded crew­ members to always lock rooms in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said sailing was smooth and quiet. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), October 5—Chairman Paul Lewis, Secretary A. Robinson, Educational Director A. Quinn. Secretary reminded members to go to Piney Point and upgrade. He reported crew very happy with medical chan­ ges for dependents in new contract. Educational director thanked con­ tracts department and SIU President Michael Sacco for increase in benefits for pensioners. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman gave vote of thanks to all SIU crewmem­ bers for job well done and wished AB Robert Frankel a happy retire­ ment. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPRESS(Sea-Land Service), October 2—Chairman D. Seagle, Secretary M. Meany, Educa-tional Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate J.R. Mc Daniel, Engine Delegate G. Oghaghehrial, Steward Delegate Fadel Abdulla. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), October 17— Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director Dan Johnson, Deck Delegate Emmanuel Halkias, En­ gine Delegate Juan Toro, Steward Delegate James O'Reilly. Chairman discussed new contract with crew- The Smell of Sizzling Steaks Enjoying a cookout on the LNG Gemini are Kris Hopkins, Chief Cook John Bukowsky and GSU Mike Rogers. members and reminded them to get as much training at Lurideberg School as possible. Secretary urged members to get out to vote for people who can help maritime industry and reminded them to donate to SPAD. He urged everyone to keep pressure on to keep U.S. ships flying the U.S. flag. Educational director reminded crew a safe ship is a happy ship and first consideration always should be safety. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers stated Seafarers LOGs received and read. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks for keeping ship well fed and clean. They gave Chief Cook Robert Outlaw a special retirement cake and wished him well. Crew reported Brother Outlaw is on his last ship after 40 years of sailing and en­ tire crew will miss him. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 3—Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Donna Jean demons. Educational Director Jim Smitko, Deck Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate Steve Cunningham, Steward Delegate Rowell Sim. Bosun reported es­ timated time of arrival in Long Beach,Calif. with payoff in port. Treasurer reported $350 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers stated Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman outlined smoking areas on ship and asked members not to smoke during meals. Crewmembers also discussed new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for barbecue on deck. Next port: Oakland, Calif. DSNS SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), October 12—Chairman Ray Shinpoch, Secretary Ernest Dumont, Educational Director Steve Hansford, Deck Delegate Ron Rizzuto. Steward Delegate Don Dwyer. Chairman announced next ports San Diego, Calif., Femdale, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew requested chairs in crew lounge be reupholstered and new VCR be pur­ chased. Crew also reported repairs needed for refrigerator and re­ quested foul weather gear for deck department. Next port: Ft. Molate, Calif. USNS SILAS BENT (Bay Ship Management), October 18—Chair­ man Robert Vazquez, Secretary B: Henderson, Educational Director R. Larsen, Deck Delegate Andre Ber­ nard, Engine delegate Richard Lar­ sen, Steward Delegate Keith Nixon. Chairman discussed new contract and war zone bonus with crewmembers. Crew also discussed Sea-Land and APL's efforts to go foreign. Secretary reported store rooms and refrigerators clean and orderly. Educational director reminded crew­ members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced ship passed last quality assurance inspection and reported next inspection in Singapore in December. Crewmembers dis­ cussed possible Halloween party at Seamen's Club in Dubai and Christmas party in Singapore. They also talked about having volunteer crewmember responsible for check­ ing out movies in video library. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep exercise room clean and equipment wiped down. Next port: Dubai. 29 WESTWARD VE/Vrt/BE (Interocean Management), October &— Chairman M.W. Kadderiy, Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ tional Director C.W. Cunningham, Deck Delegate Thomas Vain Sr., En- • Ready for a Cookout , ' Getting ready for the barbecue aboard the LNG Gemini are (from left) Chief Cook John Bukowsky and GSUs Bull Rogers and Prince Guzman. gine Delegate Alberto Aguiar, Steward Delegate Hussain Bubaker. Chairman announced contract ratified but crew awaiting copies of final con­ tract agreement. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported everyone happy. Secretary reminded crewmembers to keep crew lounge clean. Chairman and crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Overseas Arctic Galley Gang Serves Top-Notch Meals Everyday is a holiday aboard the Overseas Arctic when meal time rolls around. The galley gang, led by Recertified Steward Herbert M. Davis, makes sure the crew on the tanker is well fed. "I enjoy my job and working with my fellow crewrhembers," Davis, whose nickname aboard ship is "Big Daddy Cane," wrote to the Seafarers LOG. "I want to make sure meals are a )leasant time that everyone ooks forward to when they take a break from working." In the letter, Davis praised his fellow steward department members—Chief Cook James Willey and Steward Assistant Arnuifo Lacayo—for all their hard work. "None of this could happen without them," noted the steward/baker. Davis included a sample menu with the photographs that accompany this story. Among the entrees being served were baked lasagna, fried chicken and boiled fresh shrimp. Side plates included steamei^ asparagus spears, buttered com and stewed red beans. The gal­ ley gang loaded the salad bar Amulfo Lacayo (left) shows off his birthday cake with helpfrom fellow galley gang member, (;hief Cook James Willey. = with all kinds of fresh vegetables rolls, crewmembers also could as well as deviled eggs, cole slaw choose from cheese biscuits and com bread. and potato salad. The OverseasArctic, which is \^at meal would be com­ plete without desert and bread? operated by Maritime Overseas The menu contained eclairs, Corporation, sails coastwise. Die pecan pie and homemade 63,(300 deadweight ton vessel chocolate cake. Besides dinner was builtin 1971. Reaching for dessert is AB Eddie ABs Thurman "Scotty** Bonds (left) and Dave Somer discover the Ayyazian from the port of Norfolk. Overseas Arctic's galley full of good food for dinner. ' v't-;.' • �-r.» •>...-- 30 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG i..m Lundebera School Graduating Classes Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the September 1elifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Francisco Aral, Victor E. Serrano, Oscar Angeles, Thomas Milovich, (second row) Trainee Lifeboat Glass 516—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 516 are (from left, kneeling) Eddie Len, Hardine C^ricey Jr., Robin Williams, Charles Windesheim, Kelvin Burrell, Newman Larce, Carl Edwards, Ryan Zanca, Robert Parker, Michael Daniel, Ben Cusic Joail Riley and Paula Kaleikini. (instructor), (second row) Dennis Joseph Walker Jr., Richard Lares, Isom Ingram, Eric Easter, Joseph Moricone, John Joe Quinter^William Boulier, Michael Mautner II, Steve Cervantes Jr., (third row) Vernon Morris, Michael Relaford, Gary Croft, David Wayne Ellis, Matthew Johnson, Eric Gogue and Anthony Laza. Abie Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the October 20 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Tom Gilland (instructor), Stacey Twiford, George Vitello, Robert Hurysz, (second row) Michael Hall, Michael Plante, Scott Sweeney, Sandra Deeter-McBride, Christopher Quall, Tim Kacer, (third row) Carl Parker, Arthur Purdy Jr., Ramend Prasad, Omar Muhammad, Denis Picciuolo and Robert Williams. QMED--Upgrading members of the engine department completing the QMED course are (kneeling, from left) Sean Nolan, Edmond Bridges, Brian Bates, Jimmie Robles, Scott Sevret, (second row) Benjamin O'Donnell, Stanley Golden, William Pinkham, Albert McKinney, Robert Closson, Robert Whitaker, Thomas Diviny Jr. and Jiirgen Gottschlich. Not pictured is Joseph Dizengoff. ^ ^ ^ Marine Electrical Maintenance II—The October 7 graduates of the marine electrical maintenance II course are (kneeling, from left) Mark Dumas, William Mogg, (second row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Lani Halderman and Miguel Rivera. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on September 24 are (front row, from left) Walter Popperwill, Robert Wood, Michael Spranza, Robert Adams, Miles Ireland, James Dixon, Jim Kruger, (second row) Sidney Skinner, Melbourne Smith, Jim Brown (instructor), Allen Shaw, Paula Woodside, Paul Van Hollebeke and Olgierd Becker, , /RV,' . -p Refrigeration Maintenance—Graduating members of the refrigeration course are (seated, from left) Eric Sutton, Victor Mull, James DeMouy II, Michael Martykan, Joseph Arnold, Dennis Riley, (second row) Larry Rose, David St. Onge, Lawrence Craig, Paul Lightfoot, Larry Pittman, Robert Rice Jr., Gary Frazler, John Wiegman (instmctor), Harry Kinsman and Robert McDonald. Shiphandling—^Working their way up the deck department ratings are (first roWi from left) Michael Spranza, Mark Gray, Henry Rice, Robert Wood, Casey Taylor (instructor), Robert Adams, (second row) Alan Less, Sidney Skinner, Russ Hudson, Melbourne Smith, Jack Green and Robert Batson. �DECmBER 1993 SEAFAKERS LOG *J :"'t-?rvS^" LUHDEBBtG samm. Recertiflcation Programs 1994WCmUHNG OMRSE SPHCDULE Course : > Bosun Recertification Steward Recertlfiation ''""u® for classes beginning between January and PS tSf ^ ^ f " Hatty Liindeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md All progtams are geared to tmprove job skiUs of Seafaiers and to promote the Amerie™ m^time industiy. r"®y to reflect the needs of the membership, the mantime industry and—m times of conflict-^the nation's security. Check-InDate Comnletion Date March 28 January 31 '^u*'se Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Course Check-In Date Completion bate Able Seaman Januai728 March II . May 20 JUIY x Julyl All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. •' A- ' '' • ' ' •, "• ' ' Radar Certification January 14 March 11 MayO January 07 February 11 March 4 April 29 May 20 January 4 March 25 Aprill9 January 18 April II January 31 April 25 February 14 May 9 r; ^ . Celestial Navigation [ HiirdMate 14iiiited License, Parti - Limited License, Part 2 Lindt^ Uicense, Part i Chief Cook,Chief Steward Check-In Date February 11 March 11 January 3 January14 Oil Spill Prevention and Cdhtainment Lifeboatman Jten February 25 March 25 April 22 Basic/Advanced Fire Ftehting Jarii«iry21 March 11 May 6 Inland Basic/Advanced Fire Figteting^ January 17 ' Sealift Operations & Maintenance ri-.c January 4 February 21 March 21 May 9 Check-In Date Completion Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. QMED-Any Rating January 4 Marcb25 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 4 February 11 May 9 June 17 Diesel Engine Technology February 21 March 18 Refrigeration MainL & Operations January 4 February 11 March 21 April 29 • ' • '3®! Welding January 4 January 28 1 March 28 April 22 .r » >i, j Pumproom Main!& Operations May 2 June 10 Marine Electrical Maintenance February 28 April 22 Refrig. Containers-Advanced May 2 June 10 Basic Electrouics January 4 January 28 Marine Electroiii^ Technician I January 31 Febriiary25 ••V'VT Mteiite Electem^ February 28 March 25 • "'.'•'.•V 1 .1 1993-94MimmwatkmSchediOe Completion Date Februaiy 18 March 18 January 14 January 28 February 11 March 11 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Luiideberg School. Please contact the admissions offlce for enrollment information. Course Check-In Date Completion DMe GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admisslfm Adult Basic Education (ABfii) 6 Weeks - opai-ended admission Englirii as a Second Lanig^mge (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Developmental Stadtes January 10 January 14 January 17 January 21 wmm March7 Marikll March 14 Aterchik Mnrch21 Mai^25 V- Fel^aiy4 March25 May20 January 22 January 28 March 18 April 15 June 3 tor 1994 General Education Course (Evening Clases Only) Check-InDate Comidetionbate January 10 March4 V pivjMPiJirciimiCAiiiiiv Name (Last) Address Date of Birth (First) (Middle) (Street) (Qty) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) railiiiglSoffrses January 28 March 25 May 20 January 14 February 18 March 11 May 6 May 27 February II May 6 : August 12 January 28 April 22 February 11 May 6 February 25 May 20 Aprils MtoyO i Check-InDate Comnietinn Course Sii^SpeekHy Courses Course May 2 AforchT Steward Upgrading Courses Deck Upgrading Courses teriidge Management (Shiphandling) 31 (State) Deep Sea Member• (Z^Code) Lakes Member• Monlh/Day/Year .Telephone _j_ _L (Area Code) Inland Waters Member• Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #. . Book #. . Department Seniority ' U.S. Citizen: CHYes D No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed • • Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? GYes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. DO you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:QYe^ Date available for training Primary language spoken mpx ' / .• • : / L With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also nrnst submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE GNO GNO GNO GNO SIGNATURE I am interested in the following courts)checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar ObserverUnlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course • D D D O ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—^Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) _DATE G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G STEWARD Assistant Cbok Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Chok ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) Q Oil Spill Prevention& Contairunent G Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting G Sealift G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Lavage (ESL) G ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts Degree plete the caniafclfyou have any qaestloBS,contact your portagent bdbredepMtlntlbrllneyPBtot. RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lnadebcn Upgradfaig Ccaicr, P.O. Box 7S, Flaey Pbtat. MD 2W74. ' .'' i' �1^: SI •••f • If^s; pmai:: •". I • !k M-: [A •: . .• if' • • y '' :^- i-' M. lil- N §:^y::yy SEAmKEMCS Volume 55, Number 12 December 1993 Seafarers Pension Trust -Page 25 MCS Supplementary Pension Plan -Page 28 Seafarers hearn Spill Prevention, Containment jn^e: More than two dozen SIU as benzene; use and care o: members recently completer different safety and breathin Oil Spill Prevention and Con equipment; sampling techni tainment classes at the Fan ques; emergency response Hall Center for Maritime plans; decontamination; selec Training and Education in tion of sorbents, suction equip Piney Point, Md. ment and skimmers and their The 35-hour course is m proper use, and other subjects eluded in all able seamen anc The FOWTs and pumpmen engine department upgradin, last month jointly took part in curricula (and also is available several drills which are as a safety specialty course) designed to enhance students The Seafarers who finished the understanding of spill contain­ class last month took it either ment. as part of the curriculum for One of the chemical drills upgrading to Fireman, Oiler involved the use of protective and Watertender (FOWT) or masks and suits which literally as part of the Pumpman covered the students from upgrading course. head to toe. After donning the "This (oil spill) course protective clothing, students definitely helped my con­ proceeded onto a training fidence," remarked Marsha )arge, where they used highDawson, who is taking the ech equipment to test for pumpman class scheduled to umes, toxicity levels and ^art of the 35-hour oil spill prevention course is this drill, which involves the use of containment booms. be completed December 17. more. (In an actual potentially Above, students close on the mock spill site and prepare to surround it. "Now if something happens, dangerous situation, they I'll be much better prepared. would do some testing first to hypothetically scheduled to at a safe distance. I'm more aware of how the determine how much and what oad 500 barrels of diesel fuel; "Those drills were out­ chemicals can react with your ype of protective equipment he MV Bull Shepard standing," said John Osburn, body, the trouble you can get to wear.) scheduled to take on an imagi­ also a member of the into. The containment drill in­ nary 2,000 barrels of bunker pumpman class. "I helped tape "My last ship was a tanker, volved the use of flotation uel; and three other opera­ the guys in the (protective) so I deal with oil and other equipment which would con- tions. suits.... chemicals a lot." Ine oil to a limited area. Stu­ "The course helped me be­ Taking Fast Action Oil Spill Prevention and dents first received a mock come a lot more aware of how When the students arrived to properly use the equipment Containment features a mix of operations order listing five or the drill, they did not know and how to protect yourself." practical work (including lab separate hazmat activities at time) and classroom studies. ive different locations (most he location of die "spill" until "Being able to actudly do Topics include legal over­ aboard training vessels) was time for action. Immedi­ all those things instead of just views of OSHA standards and around the Lundeberg School, ately after the spill site was seeing it on film is quite an Coast Guard regulations; basic 'or example, the list given to announced, some of the class experience," added Dawson, a chemistry of oil and some the FOWTs and pumpmen in­ members unloaded contain­ three-year member of the SIU. other hazardous materials such cluded the MV Susan Collins ment booms, manned small "The drills were very Using state-of-the-art equipment,, motorboats and towed the gear thorough, and they helped me siuu'ent checks danger level of onto the water. They then sur­ a lot." chemical leak aboard a barge. rounded as much of the spill as possible with the flotaion/containment devices, then anchored the equipment. The National Center for Lucinda Al-Salem was Throughout this process, the Missing and Exploited Shafaa abducted by her non-custodial students aboard the boats Children has asked the father, Deafallah Mohammad maintained radio contact with Seafarers International Union Al-Salem (alias Mohammad others who were on shore to assist them in locating Al-Salem Deafoliah, A1 Salem or Danny Abraham). He may and/or were aboard the train­ Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem. Missing from El Paso, walk wiA a limp. He also has ing vessels. Texas since September 1988, a gap between his teeth. An Additionally, other class when she was six years old. FBI warrant has been issued in members used reflective tape his name. o designate shoresid^azmat At the time of her abduc­ areas, thereby keeping by­ tion, the brown-haired, brownDuring a chemical drill, Marsha ohn Osburn assists a classmate eyed girl was 3 feet 8 inches Dawson marks off an area by properly donning protective standers and others who may tall and weighed 44 pounds. ^ using bright yellow "hazmaf tape. othing, including a mask. lave been working in the area Now 10 years old, Shafaa Al-Salem has a scar on her nose. She also may be known by the name Shafaa Salem. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem should con­ tact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Miss­ ing Persons Unit of the FBI Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem (Texas) at (915) 533-7451. Help Locate nis Missing ChiU Students from FOWT arid pumpman courses complete placement of booms around the Bull Shepard. .-1 • -4?- • SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS „ 1, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MARAD SURVEY OF NATIONS REVEALS WIDE-RANGING MARITIME SUPPORT HOUSE STANDS UP FOR U.S. SHIPPING BILL TO REVITALIZE MARITIME PASSED BY 347-65 VOTE IN WAKE OF NAFTA, FIGHT FOR FAIR TRADE NO OVER: KIRKLAND ANTI U.S. SHIP GROUP HITS NEW LOW COAST GUARD OUTLINES PLANS FOR MARINER CARD RENEWAL ITB GROTON RESCUES 7 CUBAN REFUGEES OMI CHARGER’S CAPTAIN COMMENDS CREW FOR COURAGEOUS CONDUCT TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM BEGINS JANUARY 1 IN SIU CLINICS MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES SET FOR 1994 FOREIGN-FLAG SHIPS COLLIDE NEAR NEW ORLEANS CRUISE-SHIP CREW ‘RAN LIKE DEER’ SIU PRESSES FOR INLAND SAFETY REGS GREAT LAKES SHIPS CONTINUE SAILING IN FRIENDLY WEATHER SIU CREWED WILLIAMS RETURNS TO STATES FOR HULL INSPECTION AIRCRAFT CARRIER PROVES NO MATCH FOR NAVAJO HOUSE REPELS ATTACK ON CARGO PREFERENCE LABOR DENOUNCES NAFTA WILL PUSH FOR FAIR TRADE NO DOWN TIME WHEN GEMINI CREW CHANGES IN JAPAN FAUST BRINGS HIGH-SPEED TRAIN TO U.S. FOR TESTING COUPLE IN THE UNION: VARNEYS ENJOY SEAFARING LIFE TOGETHER RIVERBOAT GALLEY GANG MEMBER IS FIRST TO UPGRADE FIVE EXPRESS MARINE BOATMEN JOIN SPECIAL LUNDEBERG COURSE CARGOES VARY ABOARD MATSONIA: EVERYTHING FROM BOXES TO HORSES OVERSEAS ARCTIC GALLEY GANG SERVES TOP-NOTCH MEALS SEAFARERS LEARN SPILL-PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT 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 12/01/1993 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. 55, No. 12 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log