http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2e856a5820c10f311682e92c29de50e8.PDF aec13c1cd00955fdfe22d6ab84fd4d46 PDF Text Text • • •>•' OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNTIC GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DiSTRia • AFL-CIO .V •'" -V' "'i'VCfiv -;: s*- •v«SM .^• zM-\ PI:i'-'v^::.:.Pln., ,V-'- t'T % / J. ;j;.':. j-'f -Vr-:::.'- -i'-r '1/' •/••••\ • • V'';# ;U' /,:• • .T- w--r/-4 , r* �,i-«'-..f 2 FEBmUUtri994 SEAFAREKS LOG President's Report Safety on All Waterways There is a double standard in America's maritime safety policy and it is threatening thousands of men and women who earn their living working on tugs, tows and barges, as well as endangering hundreds of coastal communities. The disparity stems from a law which requires all seamen work ing on U.S.-flag ships to have U.S. Coast Guard documents. But the law is silent on the same requirement when it comes to the vast majority of boatmen employed on the nation's tugs and tows. The irony is that navigating and operating any marine equipment takes skilled, proficient mariners. Anyone who thinks that tugboat work is somehow unskilled, ought to think again. The combined tonnage of some boats and their barges often exceeds the tonnage of a Michael Sacco deep sea ship. Yet the tug's crew will be onefourth, perhaps one-fifth, of that of the ocean-going ship. The en­ gine horsepower on tugboats can be in the tens of thousands. The navigation can be tricky, calling for a steady hand, constant vigilance, quick thinking and vast knowledge of river currents, among other things. The tug's safe operation is all the more impor­ tant because it is usually on a river or coastal waterway relatively close to population centers or environmentally sensitive areas. Despite the serious and complex nature of the work men and women perform on tugs and tows, the agency of the U.S. govern­ ment charged with ensuring safe and navigable waterways, the Coast Guard, in most cases, does not have any way of certifying and documenting the men and women who operate these vessels. On the other hand, deep sea mariners are required to hold U.S. Coast Guard-issued merchant marine documents. It is interesting to note that, according to Coast Guard data, in the segments of llie marine transport industry in which mariners are documented by the U.S. Coast Guard, human error accounts for far fewer accidents than in the segment in which mariners hold no Coast Guard papers. Specifically, only one-third of marine acci­ dents involving deep sea and Great Lakes ships are caused by human factors, whereas more than half of the accidents involving tugs and tows were attributable to human error. The need for higher safety standards in the inland field has long been felt by the SIU and its contracted operators. Consequently, we have held ourselves to a higher standard than what is required by law. This is evident in our collective bargaining agreements which institute many safety practices. Seafarers who are trained at the union's Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education to work aboard tugs and tows hold U.S. Coast Guard documents. The training for inland Seafarers at the union's Paul Hall Center is comprehensive, including safety skills such as firefighting, lifesaving, abandon ship procedures, first aid and responding to spills of hazardous materials. The center's classes cover the how-tos of transporting by water all kinds of cargo, including oil, petroleum products, dry bulk commodities and hazardous chemicals. Addi­ tionally, the union and its contracted inland companies have estab­ lished an advisory committee to the Paul Hall Center. This group continually reviews the needs of the industry to ensure that Seafarers working on tugs, tows and barges have the most up-todate training in the field. But while Seafarers and SlU-contracted inland companies are doing their best to maintain a safe work environment on the nation's waterways, there are scores of inland operators that sail with a minimum of safety practices. The spate of disasters involv­ ing non-union tugs and barges raises questions about what can be done to ensure a safer industry. Certainly a first step is the documenting of boatmen by the U.S. Coast Guard. Not only would this be a good national policy, but also it would be a protection of life and limb, a protection to the workers who spend a good part of their lives as boatmen. A bill that would make this requirement a law is now before the House of Representatives. The legislation has the backing of the Seafarers, as we believe such a standard will protect the people who work on the rivers and waterways of the nation. The bill is a vital first step. But more must be done. That is why we in the SIU were gratified to hear Secretaiy of Transportation Federico Pena's comments on the pressing need to find ways to make the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways much safer for all con­ cerned. In such an effort, in behalf of the people who dedicate themselves to safe, efficient river and harbor transport, the SIU will be a strong partner and ally. Volume 56. Number 2 February 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, BUI Brower. iMig Laws Crew Cmnawaded no-^iperb Cable Repair Jirii Seafarers aboard the CS Long Lines recently executed a tricky week-long repair job in the north Pacific. Foul weather could not stop weather was very rough: windy, ship, Michael Hester, Richard the crew of the Long Lines from rain. Cable operations usually Campbell, Ali Al-Salaam, Peter completing a complicated cable take time anyway, but the Leo, Jovencio Cahah, Jr., repair job in the northern Pacific weather made this one more of a Roberto Qneliza, Jr., John Taliafer and Kevin Gatling. challenge." last November. Sailing as splicer/joiners Because of their fine work, the The cable apparently was Seafarers, American Maritime damaged by one or more fishing during the voyage were Allard, Officers and AT&T personnel vessels. After the repair, it was Kathy Chester, Raymond earned accolades from the com­ reburied via a remotely operated Jenkins and Timothy Fogg. The OSs for this trip were pany which operates the vessel. submarine system known as John Qnartey, Charles James, F.M. Hamilton, managing Scarab I. director of the Transoceanic Alexander Schneider, Zaid 'Like Hitting a Wall' Alderwish, Rolfe Welch, Cable Ship Co., which oversees Splicer/Joiner Lisa Allard Andrzej Sienicki, Jayson AT&T's five cable vessels, con­ gratulated and thanked the crew- noted that the work proceeded Agana and Antonio Gonzalez. Seafarers sailing in the engine members for their "superb" work smoothly, despite the foreboding in a letter dated December 2. conditions. 'The high winds were department included Chief "This has been an especially un­ like hitting a wall. We even saw Electricians Michael Las Dnlce comfortable job for all of you, some snow, which is pretty rare at and Randall Firestine, Engine Storekeeper Mark Francois, En­ given the adverse weather and sea." Allard explained that the gine Utilities Anthony Powers, rough seas you experienced," he wrote. "Despite this, every one of repair job first involves cutting Paul Bnrckhard, Jr. and Victor you remained eager to complete the cable and sealing it. Once the Rewerts, Oiler/Utilities Omer the job and you did so in fine work is done, the cable is spliced Sharif, Jeffrey Murray and Laird Mills and Wipers Guy fashion. Your splendid profes­ back into place. "It was hard work and long Leary and Reginald Hunter. sional performance demonstrated The galley gang was com­ that Long Lines does a world class hours, but we got the job done,", she added. prised of Chief Steward David job on every occasion." Seafarers aboard the Long Collison, Chief Cook Eric ManBosun Perfecto Amper, who Lines during these recent events ley, Cook/Baker Ahmed has sailed on cable ships for near­ were Amper, Bosun's Mates Muthana, Third CookAJtilities ly 20 years, said the repair of the cable known as TPC-4 took place Hilary Dombrowski and Walter Richard Garcea and Joseph roughly midway between the Harris, Deck Storekeeper Ar­ Lnhach, Steward Storekeeper West Coast and Japan. "We left thur Lawson, Cable ABs Paul Calimer and SAs John Grier, Ralph Flannigan, Steve Soofi, Michael Seattle on November 13, stopped Stephen Saunders, Jr., Thomas Mac- Russo, German Solar-Nunez, for stores in Port Angeles, Wash, Gregor, Clifford Lattish, Jose Maglalang, Joel Crow, and then went to the repair site. It Rodger Lihdstrom, Leo Bog- Ahdulla Saeed, Sandra Martin, took a whole week-^ay and noson, Donald Hudson, William Plas, Terry Hutson, night—^to do the entire repair and Thomas Beathard, Dean Paul Grier, Florencio Nieves reburying operations," stated the Raymond, Warren Blankenand Ali Saeed. 30-year member of the SIU. "The Northeast Thaw Assists Shipping Va., where several SlU-crewed tugboats operated by McAllister Brothers got stuck in ice. "But overall, the weather didn't stop the shipping end of things," S£ud Mike Paladino, SIU port agent in Norfolk. "Even the tugs getting stuck was nothing major." However, two employees of a launch service died in the Linhaven, Va, Anchorage after one fell into the water and the other attempted to rescue him. Bridge Freezes In addition, an eight-lane drawbridge linking Norfolk with Portsmouth, Va. froze in an upright position for several hours, causing massive traffic backups (but allowing ships to pass fteely). In Philattelphia, SIU tugs and barges operated by Maritrans had Tugs Stuck in Ice difficulty reaching power plants. Similar activity has taken They hardly were alone in having place in Philadelphia, Baltimore that problem, which is one of the and even as far south as Norfolk, reasons why the local power comShipping patterns slowly are getting back to normal in the northeastern United States, fol­ lowing last month's severe ice storms and record cold spells which caused energy shortages in some regions and affected the work schedules of just about everyone exposed to the arctic­ like conditions. In New York, Coast Guard cutters and privately owned tug­ boats have adopted a daily ritual of breaking the foot-thick sheets of ice which blanket the Hudson River. Early February brought a relative warming trend, but nighttime temperatures along the Hudson still were cold enough that the river's 150-foot-wide channel continuaUy refroze. (See page 8 for related story on SIUcrewed ferries.) panies temporarily reduced electricity in homes and businesses. Power companies in Pennsyl­ vania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. also reduced their output, and in some cases instituted "rolling blackouts," which are planned outages designed to help the generators maintain operations. Costs Soar Overall, the foul weather practically doubled waterborne transportation costs in the af­ fected areas and caused a dramatic increase in fuel prices. But late last month the sub­ zero temperatures finally began giving way to more tolerable con­ ditions. "It's loosening up now," said Jim Malone, SIU patrolman from the port of Philadelphia. "The ice was 12 inches thick on the Delaware River, but we're getting back to a normal schedule." �::\ •-: FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERSL06 3 Non-Union Barge Spill in San Juan Seafarers Turn To In Swift Oil Recovery '. •"* HTW. w. >''i -''V'.-. 'i: V^yv-r (Within hours after an emergency call went out that an ment at the scene. This marked the first time that the boat oil barge had run aground and was leaking, Seafarers had been called into operation. With the assistance of were stringing containment booms and crewing tugboats Coast Guard helicopters spotting trouble areas, the and skimmers to sweep the petroleum before it reached Caribbean Responder contained and took in oil before it thip beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico. could be swept by waves to non-contaminated areas. Around 4 a.m. on January 7, the barge Morris J. Later in the week. Seafarers working for Crowley Berman broke loose from its line to the tugboat Emily S. positioned a barge near the damaged Berman to transfer oil Clean-up operations begin as Seafarer Benito Calderon and drifted onto a coral reef approximately 300 yards from it. SIU tankermen were caU^ into action to make sure assists others in offloading a containment boom that will from the beaches that serve some of San Juan's best- no more oil spilled during the lightering operation. known hotels. The barge was loaded with 1.54 million After the transfer of petroleum was completed, the be deployed in the Condado Lagoon. gallons of heavy number 6 bunker oil. Several of the barge's holds ripped open, sending its contents toward Continued on page 9 the shore. Among the &st people called out to handle the crisis were Seafarers working for Crowley Maritime. SIU members sprang into action by deploying containment booms around environmentally sensitive areas. "Our people were among the first to arriye," noted Steve Ruiz, SIU Santurce port agent. "The first assign­ ment our members were given was to lay a boom to keep A Coast Guard investigation into the cause of an oil the oil from getting into nearby Candado Lagoon. spill along the San Juan coastline continues one month The work performed by more than 200 Seafarers was after the barge Morris J. Berman lost more than 650,000 vital in keeping San Juan Harbor open, according to U.S. gallons of heavy number 6 bunker oil after rurming Coast Guard spokesman Christopher Haley. The lagoon aground. connects the beach area with the harbor. Had the oil slick A Coast Guard spokesman in San Juan said the federal entered the lagoon it would have gone into the harbor and agency would not have a report ready for several more stopped all maritime traffic. months. He noted Captain Larry Doyle of the agency's However, the fast work by the SIU members Marine Safety Office has not completed his investigatioii prevented any oil from entering the lagoon. into the January 7 incident. While some Seafarers were working with the booms, The Morris J. Berman, loaded with more than 1.5 others were called out to crew the tugs and skimmers million gallons of bunker oil, was being towed by the needed to capture the oil from the water. All available non-union tugboat Emily S. from San Juan Harbor to Crowley tugs were utilized, Ruiz noted. Antigua. The tug/barge left the dock in San Juan around "The company called out all of the captains, mates and 10 p.m. January 6. operators to sail the skimmers because they held marine Both the Morris J. Berman and the Emily S. have been Vacuum pumps used to suck oil from the water arrive at licenses," the port agent said. Tugboats were used to tied in newspaper accounts to a family that has been banned a San Juan beach. SlU members Alfonso Arias (left) and shuttle personnel from the docks to the skimmers aiid from doing maritime business in New York because of F. Prieto assist in setting up the equipment. help where needed. Besides their use to collect oil, the environmental accidents. skimmers also stretched booms to contain petroleum that Crewmembers testified during a Coast Guard public had escaped from the barge. hearing held the week aftes the acc^ident that the one-and^ Responder Called In a-half-inch cable connecting the tug and barge snapped By January 9, the Coast Guard had requested the around 1 a.m. on January 7. The line was repaired at sea SlU-crewed Caribbean Responder, an oil spill response Continued on page 9 vessel operated by Dyn Marine, to augment the equip­ USCG investigates Berman Accident DOT Head Calls ttw Tmigh Inland SaMy Regulatldns . -- y, . One of the many Crowley skimmers operated by Seafarers heads into the oil-fouled Atlantic Ocean. The boats were used to position booms and gather oil. -• Answering the call by removing a containment boom from the back of a flatbed truck is Seafarer Angel Charriez. T h Secretary of Transportation has called for tougher safety requirements on the nation's waterways as legislators continue to study two bills Federico Pena in the House ——— dealing with inland documentation and naviga­ tion. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena voiced his concerns about the inland waterways in an interview published January 14 in The Journal of Commerce. His remarks came days after a barge loaded with heating oil ran aground on a reef within sight of the beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico and spilled approximately 750,000 gallons. Pena told the newspaper his agency is looking for action to make the waterways safer without having to wait for Congress. "We're the experts; why don't we do it firstT' he was quoted. The secretary added that he was shocked to hear that towboats—such !•: W. v -'V". ' • - iV. .. -Ag; •Atfi: :| I •' ."-fV as the one pushing a string of barges designed to close loopholes that that struck a bridge in Mobile, Ala. allow boatmen to sail without Coast and caused the derailment of a pas­ Guard documents before the Amtrak senger train, leading to the deaths of accident took place. 47 people—were not required to The Inland Documentation Bill have basic navigational tools. ^.R. 1915) calls for all boatmen sail­ In December, Pena outlined ing inland waterway vessels of more several steps to be undertaken by the than five gross tons to hold Coast Coast Guard and the Federal Railroad Guard-issued merchant mariner docu­ Administration to minimize the risk of ments (z-cards). another accident similar to the one that While all deep sea and Great occurred involving the Sunset Limited. Lakes mariners are required to hold The proposal includes more strin­ documents, the same does not apply gent licensing requirements for for the men and women plying the operators of uninspected towing ves­ 25,777 miles of navigable inland sels. This would call for towboat waterways. Two of the four crewoperators to pass simulator tests and members aboard the towboat that written exams each time they want struck the railroad bridge in Big to upgrade their licenses. Bayou Canot near Mobile did not The plan would upgrade the re­ have z-cards, although all of the quirements for radar and navigation­ crew had navigation responsibilities. al equipment on towboats. It would Background Checks look into improving the way In order to obtain a merchant mishaps and accidents are reported. mariner document, Guard Pena's proposal also would seek requires proof oftheaCoast drug-free new means for checking the struc­ urinalysis, a review of the National tural integrity of bridges and strengthening emergency prepared­ Driver Register for drunk driving or substance violations, an ness while enhancing the prospects controlled FBI criminal record background in­ for victims' survival should a crash vestigation, proof of U.S. citizenship occur. or evidence of lawful entry and per­ Document Boatmen manent residency from the ImmigraThe House of Representatives alContinued on page 9 r^dy had started debate on one bill ' 'J' • �V' 4 SEAFARERSLOG Congress to Take Up Ship Program FERRUARY1994 Houston Reps Discuss Campaign MTD Mobilizes Grassroots Drive To Urge Backing of Maritime Biiis Discussions continue on American jobs at risk if the what specific plans were bein Capitol Hill to find ways of federal government fails to take discussed. ^ financing a maritime revitaliza- immediate action to revitalize the States Commitment tion bill passed by the House of industry." ' The secretary restated his Representatives last year, while a Program Before Senate commitment to maintaining grassroots campaign to show sup­ Although the Maritime port for the U.S.-flag merchant Security and Competitiveness strong U.S. merchant marine "Maritime reform is still part o; marine was launched. Act (H.R. 2151) was overwhelm­ the administration's package, The Maritime Trades Depart­ ingly approved by the House of Pena told Traffic World in an in­ Texas gubematorial candidate Jim Mattox (center) meets with ment (MTD) of the AFL-CIO has Representatives by a 347-65 mar­ terview published January 24. SlU Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey (left) and Houston started a national petition drive gin in November, the legislation Pena's statements support calling on the "Congress and the still awaits action in the Senate. speech given by Representative Port Agent Jim McGee after Mattox recently announced his intention to run for the position. administration to undertake im­ Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), chair­ The bill proposes a 10-year mediate action to develop man of the House Merchan programs that will maintain a prograih to provide $1.2 billion Marine Committee, to the healthy, viable U.S.-flag fleet and for a Military Security Heet. Be­ Washington, D.C. Propeller Club a broad domestic shipyard and tween 50 and 70 U.S.-flag vessels in December. During that ad­ would be included in such a pro­ marine industrial base." dress, Studds talked about being The petitions are the latest gram. H.R. 2151 also would create a involved in meetings with Presi­ phase in a grassroots program that dent Bill Clinton, administration began during the MTO's biennial Series Transportation Program to aides and Senator John Breaux convention in October. During help U.S. shipyards build vessels (D-La.), Senate Merchant Marine Gordon Ward Resigns as P1-MEBA President The head of District No. 1-MEBA announced he is retiring the convention, delegates repre­ that are price-competitive on the Subcommittee chairman. senting the department's 42 world market. effective April 30. However, in passing the bill, member trade unions and 28 port Gordon Ward was first elected president of D1-MEBA in 1990 Studds told the audience that the House did not include funding the president had committed him­ and reelected in 1992. The union's executive committee appointed councils heard speeches from members of Congress as well as for it. Talks have been held self to supporting the U.S.-flag Secretary-Treasurer Joel Bem to fill the remainder of Ward's term the president of a U.S.-flag ship- among members of the Clinton fleet. "We had his support be­ which expires in 1995. Executive Vice President Bill Langley, who jping company on the need for the administration. House members cause this president and this ad­ was next in line to succeed the president per the union's bylaws, had and senators to provide a funding ministration believe that if notified the board he preferred to keep his present position. The merchant fleet. In initiating the petition driye, mechanism. America can neither build nor committee then selected Director of Public Affairs Mark Zalenski to Secretary of Transportation operate the ships we require to replace Bem as secretary-treasurer. MTD President Michael Sacco noted, "This 'Keep America's Federico Pena has stated in carry our trade to world markets In announcing his retirement. Ward stated he was proud of the Flag Hying!' effort is essential to several recent newspaper reports or support our troops in time of union's accomplishments under his term of office. Among those demonstrating that there are that a funding mechanism may be war, we will no longer be a super­ isted were the dissolution of the uniqn's merger with the National hundreds of thousands of near. However, he did not disclose power." Maritime Union, which was voted upon by the members in 1992. Ward also announced he plans to step down as the president of the National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association and chairman of the board for MEBA Plans. After graduating from the Maine Maritime Academy, Ward oined Dl-MEBA in 1968. He has sailed in every licensed shipboard engineering capacity. He also has served as an instructor at the dEBA Engineering School and as a licensed division chairman and The holidays often are a lonely were fascinated," Simmons >ranch agent in New York. time for Seafarers when oceans noted. In addition. Chief Cook separate families and friends. However, for crewmembers Robert Wright, SA Mlgdalia aboard \he, American Cormorant, Ortiz and Storekeeper Evelyn a special Christmas was enjoyed Nordbrok assisted Chief L.A. Quake Does Not Disrupt Shipping by all in Rota, Spain. Steward Goggins in preparing a While docked at the Rota special holiday feast. They served The earthquake which devastated theLos Angeles area on January Naval Base awaiting deployment crewmembers prime rib, turkey 7 apparently did not noticeably affect shipping on the West Coast. orders, crewmembers were shrimp and various other dishes One port area reportedly sustained very minor damage and a few visited by a group of American and deserts. vessels were nominally delayed as the earthquake—which measured school children from the base. "1 love being bosun aboard the 6.6 on the Richter scale — struck the San Fernando Valley area, "They told us that because we Cormorant. This is a great crew, northwest of downtown Los Angeles. were all away from home on and this holiday season only went The American Red Cross reported that56 deaths and almost 8,000 Christmas, it was their idea to to prove that even more to me. We injuries resulted from the quake. In addition, some 50,000 family visit us with some Christmas are truly one big family. dwellings were damaged, including one owned by a Seafarer. cheer. They brought us cookies Christmas was very precious to us George Tricker, SlU port agent in Wilmington, Calif., reported and we sang carols together. all. The visits from (he kids really lat a member's home was destroyed in the disaster. The house was Bosun Charles Simmons told a helped ease most of our sadness Chief Steward D.K. Goggins (left) ocated just 7 miles from the earthquake's epicenter. reporter for the Seafarers LOG. over not being home for the and SA Migdalia "Kat" Ortiz ready 'But he wasn't injured. He has [homeowner's] insurance, and "Everyone participated and it holiday," said Simmons, who the Christmas dinner feast. when we offered to help, he said he was okay," Tricker noted. was probably the best Christmas also provided the photos accom­ Members of the SlU's industrial division, the United Industrial What makes the vessel unique this SlU crew has had away from panying this article. Workers, also were affected by the earthquake. At least several is that a 394-by-135-foot portion Simmons noted that sailing home in a long time. At least it members' homes were damaged, and a UIW shop in San Fernando was for me," the bosun added. aboard the Cormorant is an excit­ of the ship's lifting deck can be operated by 7-Up has shut down for repairs. submerged under water by bal­ Crewmembers gave the school ing job because of the uniqueness However, the more than 100 members employed at the shop children a tour of the ship and of the vessel. Operated by Osprey lasting the ship to a depth of about continue to work at other nearby plants owned by 7-Up. 65 feet. This allows the center of served them various desserts and Ship Management for the the 19,700 horsepower ship to soft drinks prepared by the Military Sealift Command steward department, headed by (MSC), the semi-submersible rest under 26 feet of water. *1* J* The ship, which can sail at a Chief Steward D.K. Goggins. heavy lift ship is one of only 14 "It was the first ship that any such vessels in the world. It is the top speed in excess of 14 knots, of them had ever been on and they only U.S.-flag vessel of its kind. was originally used to transport (ramek Nominated to Head Coast Guard giant semi-submersible and jackThe Clinton administration recently nominated Rear Admiral up drilling rigs, as well as other lobert E. Kramek tosucceed Admiral William Kime as commandant off-shore equipment. The vessel of the U.S. Coast Guard. is currently used primarily for Kime's four-year term expires June 1. Kramek, currently the transportation of military cargo. !oast Guard's chief of staff as well as commanding officer of the The specialized vessel dis­ agency's headquarters, must be confirmed by the Senate before charged cargo in the Persian Gulf, taking office as commandant. providing logistical support to the Kramek, 54, has more than 30 years' experience with the Coast military's Gyration Desert Shield. Guard, in various capacities. He has commanded two of the agency's The 738-foot vessel was originally districts: the 13th district in the Pacific Northwest and the 7th district a 135,000 dwt tanker prior to its in the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean. conversion to its present-day status He also has commanded the Coast Guard's largest base, located in 1982. The Cormorant has been stationed with a contingent of at Governors Island, N.Y., as well as the Haitian Migration task force. maritime prqxrsitioning ships soil­ In the latter job, he led the interdiction and rescue of37,000 Haitians. ing MSC and is currmdy throating A native of New York who currently lives in California, Kramek American children boarded the American Cormorant to deliver graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1961. out of Diego Garcia. Christmas cookies and sing carols with crewmembers Local Students Provide Memorable Holiday for American Cormorant • •d ' �•^K«SSaiiK5ffisfe;SF'/¥i5^^ FEBmmY1994 SEAIWWRSUe Great Lakes Vessels Lay Up for the Winter Extended Season Deemed Success •H- "•'*. Seafarers who sail on the Great Lakes signed off for the winter last month, ending an ex­ ceptionally good 1993 shipping season with a year-end flurry of cargo demand. "Cargo demand was.strong all year but showed an extra surge in the remaining months of the year," Glenn Nekvasil of the Great Lakes Carrier Association, which monitors the action of U.S.-flag shipping on the Lakes, told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "In November we were even with 1992's figures but that final rush for cargo carried us over the top. Even a small in­ crease is not bad in these times." According to Nekvasil, during the 1993 navigational season (March 10, 1993 to January 25, 1994), 107.9 million net tons of cargo were transported on the Great Lakes. He noted that is a 2 percent increase from the 1992 season. Nekvasil said there was a rise in the demand for iron ore, coal and stone—the "big three" transported along the Lakes. "The weather was good to us most of the year but in December and January we saw all the Lakes freeze and many vessels had to call for Coast Guard assistance several times," he recalled. Sub-Zero Temperatures The H. Lee White, an SIUcrewed vessel, was one of those ships that encountered problems caused by the sub-zero tempera­ tures and icy waterways. SIU Port Representative Ken Homer, who supplied the photos accompanying this article, reported that the vessel became stuck in the ice off Marine City, Mich, on its last voyage. Besides the White, other SIUcrewed American Steamship Co. vessels that braved the freezing temperatures to support the season-end surge in cargo demand, included the American The SlU-crewed H. Lee White became stuck in ice in Michigan on its way back into port before the January 15 ciosure of the Soo Locks. Mariner, Charles E. Wilson and Indiana Harbor. Most SlU-contracted vessels are in the shipyard for their seasonal layup and will not see action during the winter. But, ac­ cording to Byron Kelley, SIU vice president for the Great Lakes, several SlU-contracted cement carriers and tugboats, such as the Hannah tugs, operate most of the winter months on the lower lakes. He stated that one tug will serve as an icebreaker for another that is pushing cargo. NoWordonFitout Kelly noted that with vessels just laying up, no decision has been made when fitout will begin. In sailing seasons past, crewmembers begin reporting to their vessels in March and April, depending on the weather, vessel's location and cargo. New SIU Clinic Opens In Marylaml Seafarers who live in the southern Maryland area as well as upgraders at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. now have access to a nearby medical facility which will provide members with their annual physical examinations and routine treatment. The Seafarers Welfare Plan has entered into contract with Calvert Internal Medical group. The clinic is located at 120 Hospi­ tal Road in Prince Frederick, Md., approximately 40 miles from Piney Point. "The members have always had to travel to the Johns Hopkins Center in Baltimore from Piney Point for routine fit-for-duty ex­ aminations," said Dr. Kenneth Miller, Seafarers Welfare Plans medicd director. "Now that we have a contract with the Calvert Internal Medical Group, any trainee, upgrader or member who lives in the southern Maryland area can have medical work done much closer to the school." The clinic is staffed with a group of internal medicine specialists who are capable of handling the special medical requireip^nts of SIU members. "These are high-quality doctors with a broad range of specialties among them," said Miller. Among the services they pro­ vide are job matched pre-employ­ ment physicals, physicals required for licensure, annual ex­ aminations, diagnostic studies (including X-rays), Magnetic Resonance Imaging and CT Scans, hearing tests, vision and glaucoma screenings, blood tests, drug screens, pulmonary function tests, cardiovascular studies (in­ cluding stress testing and EKG), drug tests, motor coordinations •vV:! - tests, and health risk assessments. The Welfare Plan determined the Calvert clinic was able to pro­ vide all of the medical services required by Seafarers. Addition­ ally, the Welfare Plan found the center to be well respected within the medical community. "We picked this clinic because it provides additional services for members in Maryland and greatly enhances medic^ services for the Lundeberg School. This clinic has a history of providing occupa­ tional medicine services to others in the region," Miller noted. The Calvert Intemal Medical Group hours are 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 12 noon ori Satur^y. Seafarers wishing to utilize the services of the clinic should con­ tact Piney Point. • :-w. •It' •Si '-M. • SlU-Contracted Clinics (as of Januaiy 1994) A U.S. Coast Guard ice cutter is called into duty on the St. Clair River to clear a path for vessels trying to reach their last port before layup. Oiler's Response Keeps Gueyame en Sch^ule I -"• •• •• tfr' Quick action last month by a Seafarer and an officer aboard the Guayama saved the ship from ex­ tensive damage after an electrical fire started in the engineroom. Oiler Jose Ramos helped con­ tain and extinguish the fire, which involved a generator. A spokesman for Puerto Rico Marine, which operates the Guayama, said that because the fire was stopped so quickly. damage was minimal and repairs were done in just a day in port at Elizabeth, N.J. The vessel then resumed its scheduled course. He added that human error was not the cause of the fire. Brother Ramos shrugged off the incident, dismissing his effi­ cient response as simply part of the job, according to SIU Patrol­ man Jack Sheehan, who serviced the ship shortly after this incident. Straub Occupational Services Business & Industry Health Group IMC Mobile Family Physicians 839 S. Beretania Street 1924—K Dauphin Island 1700 S. 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Johns Hopkins Center for Alpena, Mich. 49707 3600 Tower Avenue Occupational & Environ­ (517) 356-2124 Superior, Wis. 54880 mental Health Family Urgent Medical Center (715)392-6111 ' 301 Bayview Boulevard 2700 Point Tremble Baltimore, Md. 21224 Tulane Clinic Algonac, Mich 48001 (410)550-2322 630 Jackson Avenue (313)794-9324 New Ortear>s, La. 70130 Maritime Medical Center Healthmark (504) 595-3050 2 West Dixie Highway 2301 S. Broad Street Dania, Fla. 33004 Virginia Mason Occupational Philadelphia, Pa 19148 (305) 929-0916 Medicine Group (215)952-9904 32231st Ave., So., Suite 0 Dr. Luis Marquez Dr. Richard Hoffman Seattle, Wash. 98134 Ashford Medical Center ItSOZ 142 West York St. Suite 21B (206)624-3651 Santurce, PR 00907 Norfolk, Va. 23510 (809) 724-8128 Dr. Susan Vogel (804)627-7283 Med. Place 1, Suite 1605 Methodist Hospital New York Immediate Medical Care Center 1315 Cattraun 794 Union Street 29409 S. Western Ave. Suite 3 Houston, Tttcas 77002 Brooklyn. N.Y. 11215 San Pedro, Calif. 90732 (713)756-8800 (718)783-6578 (310) 547-4274 •1• V .. �6 FERRUARY1994 SEAFARERS LOG Dyn Marine Crews Ratify New 2-Year Geniracl Seafarers whocrew 16 oil spil also expressed satisfaction wit tion (MSRC), a not-for-profit response ships for Dyn Marine the pact. "They were toug group created by major oil com­ Services recently approved a two- negotiations but. Lord willing panies following the passage of year contract that provides wage it's the start of something benefi the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 increases, improved medica cial for us and for the whole com (CPA '90). coverage and other benefits. pany for years to come," he said, Each vessel is 208 feet long Voting took place last month Tellez commended the efforts and has a nine-person operating aboard the ships, which are lo­ of Fitzsimmons and DeFonce anc crew. In the event of an oil spill, cated along the Atlantic, Pacific described the contract as each ship has quarters for as many and Gulf coasts, as well as in strong foundation that will be as 38 people. Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Is­ built upon in the future. This Vessels located along the At­ lands. More than 100 SIU mem­ provides gains, as well as a vehicle lantic coast include the Maine bers work aboard the vessels. to address any problems." Responder at Portland, Maine; Dyn Marine crewmembers the New Jersey Responder, Perth Contract Highlights voted late last year to join the Amboy, N.J.; Delaware Re­ In addition to pay increases Seafarers, so this is the first time sponder, Philadelphia; Virginia they are covered by an SIU- the contract calls for an immedi­ Responder, Virginia Beach, Va.; negotiated collective bargaining ate bonus for all crewmembers Georgia Responder, Savannah, Negotiating committee members John Fitzsimmons, Chris DeFonce, agreement. The negotiating com­ who have sailed for at leUst six Ga.; and Florida Responder, SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco and SIU Assistant VP Anthony mittee consisted of Chief Mate months with Dyn Marine as of Miami. Sacco sign off on the collective bargaining agreement. John Fitzsimmons, Assistant January 1,""1994. Assigned to the Gulf coast are Other highlights include: Engineer Chris DeFonce, SIU • An increase in the amount the Louisiana Responder in Executive Vice President Joseph Venice, La.; Gulf Coast Sacco, SIU Vice President/Con­ paid by Dyn Marine toward Responder, Lake Charles, La.; medical tracts Augie Tellez and SIU As­ crewmembers' Texas Responder, Galveston, benefits—including dependent sistant Vice President Anthony Texas; and Lone Star Responder, coverage and dental insurance— Sacco. Corpus Christi, Texas. "I definitely think we did a lot which in effect will increase each Serving the Pacific coast are better with the union than we member's net pay. • A procedure for settling the Washington Responder, would have on our own," said Everett, Wash.; Oregon DeFonce, who sails aboard the grievances was adopted. Responder, Astoria, Ore.; Pacific • Crewmembers now are New Jersey Responder. "It's a Responder, Richmond, Calif.; long and arduous process, but we eligible for participation in a401k and California Responder, Port retirement plan, as well as an did very well. Hueneme, Calif. "In fact, I didn't fully under­ employee stock option plan. The Caribbean Responder, Located Around Nation stand the negotiating process liased in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin before. Now that I've witnessed Dyn Marine is a subsidiary of slands, and the Hawaii it, I realize how well we did." DynCorp. It operates the oil spill Responder, located in Honolulu, Fitzsimnions, who sails response ships on behalf of the serve the respective regions for aboard the Gulf Coast Responder, Vlarine Spill Response Corpora- which they are named. Docked along the Atlantic Coast is the Marine Responder. --r • Crewmembers from the Pacific Responder tell SIU Port Agent Nick Celona they approve the new contract. From left are Mate James Major, Cook Rodney Willis, AB Brian Hackenbruch, Oiler Eric Collins, Mate John Fitzsimmons, Mate Michael Celona, Asst. Engineer Frank Traylor and Chief Mate Joseph Cobb. Rubrecht and Assistant Engineer Bernard Taheny are ready for work on the Gulf Coast Responder. Labw Anwanees Drive ta 6ahi HMIOI Care Reform J The AFL-CIO opened the new year by announcing the national federation of trade unions will do whatever is necessary to pass comprehensive health care legis­ lation during 1994. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland told reporters during a January 11 press conference £at "it would be a shame to allow reform efforts to degenerate into inadequate, partial, ineffective, diversionary and fragmented ap­ proaches." ; Kirkland's comments come in thp wake of a study that noted approximately 400 contracts negotiated in the last two years involving union workers have made changes in order to control health care costs. The ehang^ range from increases in deduct­ Kirkland said. ibles for fee-for-service plans to The AFL-CIO president also adopting managed care stated that trade unionists were programs. not alone in the struggle against rising health care costs. He Concern for Workers added that businesses that pro­ During his talk with reporters, vide insurance coverage for Kirkland noted that three out of their workers suffer an eveiy four work stoppages during economic disadvantage when the last 10 years could be at­ forced to compete against those tributed to health care coverage. who do not. He pointed out that many unionized workers have given up Outlines Principles wage increases in order to main­ While not endorsing any tain their current level of health specific health care reform legis­ benefits. lative package before Congress, ' "I assure you no one has had Kirkland said the AFL-CIO sup­ deeper and more bitter experience ports such principles as quality of with the deficiencies of the care, universal access to care, a American medical care system comprehensive package of than have our trade unionists," benefits, cost controls and fair financing that are found in the Health Security Act offered by the Clinton administration and the single-payer proposal presented by Senator Paul Wellstone (D-Minn.) and Repre­ sentative Jim McDermott (DWash.). Meanwhile, recently negoti­ ated contracts continue to show how health care remains a major concern for union members. Clerical and technical employees at New York University agreed to increases in deductibles in the last two years of a three-year pact in order to maintain their health care benefits. Workers in Paris, Texas covered by a United Food and Conunercial Workers' contract with Campbell Soup also ap­ proved an increase in yearly de­ ductibles so they could keep their benefits. Machinists working for Lock­ heed in Fort Worth, Texas will see an increase in coverage costs no matter if they are covered by fee-for-services (where members pay up front and get reimbursed) insurance or the company-spon­ sored health maintenance or­ ganization. Reports have detailed how Americans are paying nearly three times as much for health care than they did 10 years ago. Almost 39 million Americans are without any type of health in­ surance and millions more are underinsured. 'V •' '-'.r �, FeBRUARY 1994 SOFAREiaUIB 7 •M Seabms OK Delta Queen Pact SIU members who sail aboard the passenger riverboats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen overwhelmingly approved a new long-term con­ tract that calls for wage increases and improved health care benefits. Voting took place early last month aboard the boats, which operate in the Mississippi River and its tributaries. "I'm very satisfied," said Mississippi Queen Deckhand Rob McLemore, who served on the negotiating committee. "We really got the medical benefits we were looking for—that's the big thing the other crewmembers wanted. I feel good about it, and the length of the contract is a good sign for job security." SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco pointed out that the collective bargaining agree­ ment will apply to crewmembers on the Delta Queen Steamboat Company's newest vessel, the American Queen, when it ^gins operating. (The American Queen is under construction and is scheduled to launch sometime next year.) David Kish, vice president of the company, also expressed satisfaction with the pact and described it as "fair for all concerned." Delta Queen Steamboat Company is based in New Orleans. It also owns Great Hawaiian Cruise Line, Inc. (formerly American Hawaii Cruises), which operates the only U.S.-flag cruise ships, the SlU-manned SS Constitution and SS Indepenidence. Shortly after Delta Queen took over American Hawaii Cruises, the crewmembers from the Inde­ pendence and Constitution approved a long-term contract. Taking a break ^fter a contract meeting on the Mississippi Queen are (from left) Utility Delegate David Briggs, Committee Chairman Rob McLemore, Galley Delegate Donnie Humphries, Deck Delegate Greg Hawkins, Bar Delegate Chris Alo, Seatarer Scott Glen and New Orleans Patrolman Bobby Milan. tyi • •; •. •;7r;s;r ,r;. •• . At Work Aboard The Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen SIU Patrolman Bobby Milan provided the photographs on this page, which show Seafarers at work aboard the riverboats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. The SIU members perform a variety of tasks on the passenger vessels, from the cleaning of decks to keeping the engines running smoothly, and from preparing delicious meals to tidying the guests'quarters. Operated by the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., which is based in New Orleans, the boats travel along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Sometime next year, the Delta Queen fleet is scheduled to expand when construction on the American Queen is complete. The American Queen will be the company's most elaborate riverboat to date—and it will be crewed by Seafarers. Checking the boilers on the Mis­ sissippi Queen is Douglas Kellup, Cabin Attendant Mira Gnoinska always has a smile for pas­ sengers aboard the Delta Queen. First Cook Sylvia Moses has her hands full aboard the Delta Queen. ../.i ? / •; h' 'v: J I '.M 7 ^rwc -.;. - • pr . .''''.SiW-. -fig.-'. I Ir,' Working to get a cabin ready for passengers aboard the Mississip­ pi Queen is Amy Metrailer. • „ ... , stopping for a bite to eat aboard Showing their union pride are (from left) Benlin Johnson, P,atrolman Mississippi Queen are (from Bobby Milan and Marian Childs aboard the MississippiQueen. ^gg^j porter Robbie Rodriguez and gift shop Pursers Ann Hardesty and Beth Stewart. ^1 /-J:;'-; ••• •;r. Aboard the Mississippi Queen, Porter Henry Brown shows his satisfaction with the pact. iMlSft ii 4,' V Oiler Allen Bigner reviews the con­ tract on the Mississ^i Queen. Putting away stores on the Delta Porter Herb Carter checks a list Queen is Rrst Cook Randall Pace, aboard the Mississippi Queen. f Ready to start his shift on the Oiler John Sares is hard at work s^/Oiieenis PorterKainCasimer. atx^ard the DeAa Queen. Galley gang memtrers Adam GelMembers of the Afes/sappr Queen housekeeping team are happy to bard (left) and Donnie Humphries Waiter Lorenzo Alston works TrdyingupontheMesiSS/jDpfQueen receive their unioti books.Ft^ left are Nadene COT retriwe ^ores from the COO^ aboard the Mississif^i Queen. is Cabin Attendant Susan Creech. Berilyn Johnson, Julta HtU, Katre McKemon and Altce Naccarato. the Mississtppt Queen. v:yfy.yJ'y-rr / v'' jf •• .. '" ,'ky •'• I' . m'- �8 FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERSUa Hew Ywk Fwry Crews Beat Hudsim's Icy Maze Local mariners, U.S. Coasi Guard personnel and citizens have described the bitter weather in the New York/New Jersey region as the worst they have seen : The way Seafarer Mark Sum­ in 20 years, according to mers sees it, the Blizzard of '93 newspaper reports. After the initial onset of severe didn't stop SlU-crewed ferries weather in mid-January, tugboats from maintaining their routes on had to clear paths along the Hud­ the Hudson River between New son. But even though much of the York and New Jersey, so neither sprawling ice cover was broken, should the Arctic Blast of '94. it did not melt. "We've got some pretty The ice floes and smaller diehard customers who have chunks that remained in the river stuck with us through everything. made for some loud and bumpy We saw them through the ferry rides, but the captains and nor'easter last year, when every­ deckhands used extra caution and thing else was shut down. Be­ passengers seemed unfazed. cause we got them to work then, "You have to pick your course when this ice started, I think they through the ice very carefully. knew we'd be here," said Sum­ You've also got to be real careful mers, who captains one of 12 with your speed, because you SlU-crewed ferries which shuttle don't want to rip open the hull," almost 20,000 passengers daily between Manhattan and the New said Summers, who has worked the ARCORP-operaled fer­ Jersey towns of Weehawken and on ries, each of which has a capacity Hoboken. of about 400 passengers, since Despite sub-zero temperatures they began operating in 1988. SlU-crewed ferries, including the one pictured above, have maintained their schedules and ridership and giant sheets of 10-inch-thick "(llie ice) makes a racket, but I'd despite the harsh weather in the New York/New Jersey region. ice on the Hudson, Seafarers per­ say we kept three-fourths of our severed throughout January and ridership" during the bad The Seafarers who work on against the city lights. That's cause they spend their whole lives early this month to maintain feny weather. the ferries also recently approved indoors." something you really have to service. Although the icy condi­ Members Stress Safety a new three-year contract. watch." tions doubled the average time of The pact includes wage in­ Rebelo, who has worked on Handled Earlier Crisis Both Rebelo and Summers a one-way trip (to about 15 or 20 creases and maintaining of health the boats for two years, noted, commended the company, owned This is not the first time the minutes, depending on the route), care benefits. brings the We just go slow and easy. We the 100-foot ferries have stayed regularly have the senior deck­ by ArthurImperatore, for its com­ boats have been pressed into spe­ members into Itthealso SIU Pension mitment to keep the ferries run­ cial service. Last February, fol­ open for business and have not hand go down and check for Plan, retroactive to each ning despite the unusually harsh lowing the explosion which b^n stuck or had an accident. damage, because we'll take hits conditions. individual's starting date of rocked the World Trade Center, "We're doing quite well, all (from the ice) that shove the boats They also expressed surprise the ferries quickly increased the employment. things considered," said Captain sideways. Remember, they're that several of the passengers opt number of runs and pick-up loca­ The collective bargaining Manny Rebelo. "The ice is made of aluminum. for a topside trip on the ferries. tions. They worked on an emer­ agreement "does justice for chewing up a lot of (propellers), "But it's not really scary," he Even with a full load, we can fit gency schedule to relieve the management and ourselves," said but that's to be expected. added. "The one thing about the all of them below (in an enclosed overcrowding for the city's Summers. "We have to realize "We've had veiy good press ferry that is constant in every area)," said Summers. "But we thousands of stranded commuters, that if management can't operate and very good feedback from the captain's mind is, you can lose still get 20 to 30 people per trip because other public transportation at a profit, then we don't have jobs." people." even a large, oceangoing vessel who want to ride outdoors, be­ was severely disrupted. Seafarers Brave Sub-Zero Temps New SWATH Vessel, USNS Abie, Braaia Out This Monili Seafarers aboard the USNS Able, a new Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design T-AGOS vessel, are scheduled to sail on the ship's premier voyage this month. The Able is one of four "TAGOS 19" vessels—the newest class of T-AGOS ships. Seafarers aboard the first of the four SWATH ships, the USNS Vic­ torious, sailed out of the port of Honolulu on August 19. The remaining two—the Effective and Loyal—have not begun sailing operations. The Able, owned by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and operated by U.S. Marine Management, is used for USNS Tenacious Goes Global ocean surveillance purposes. The SWATH ship's home port is Nor­ folk, Va. It is designated to per­ form highly classiried missions for the U.S. Navy. "It is a very new-wave ship. I'd like to talk to some of our guys after they sail just to see what it was like," said Bobby Clinton, patrolman from the port of Nor­ folk. The unique vessel is 234 feet long, 93 feet wide, has a 24-foot draft and a top speed of 9.6 knots. It is designed to comfortably sus­ tain rough seas so that the tech­ nicians aboard can safely carry out their assignments. The mission of the ship is to collect, process and transmit acoustic data in support of Sur­ veillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) mission re­ quirements. SURTASS is a mobile, passive acoustic under­ water surveillance sensing sys­ tem. The objective of SURTASS is to gather, analyze, record, process and disseminate under­ water acoustic information. According to U.S. Marine Management, the new SWATH vessels are specially designed to operate in high sea states such as sea-state 7 but can survive above sea-state 8. The Beaufort Scales (a manual used to define various sea states ranging from a low of 0 to a hur­ ricane level of 12) define seastate 7 as wind speeds of 32 to 38 niiles per hour (which is near gale force). The SWATH design provides superior motion characteristics in higher sea states required for year-round deployment of SUR­ TASS in all the world's oceans. The Able, much like the Vic­ torious, has almost everything a person needs while at sea for a long period of time. Each room has a video player and television. There is also an exercise room, ship's store, a self-service laundry and a medical treatment facility. Crewmembers aboard the USNS Tenacious established a new milestone on December 6 by becoming the first T-AGOS ship to complete a circumnavigation. While T-AGOS ships have become a familiar sight on the oceans of the world, none had traveled a con­ tinuous circle around the globe until the Tenacious crossed the meridian of her home port, Pearl Hartxjr, Hawjaii. Pictured above are the captain and crewmembers who were aboard when the vessel completed the circumnavigation. The Tenacious, operated by U.S. Marine Management for the Military Sealift Command and contracted by the SIU, departed Pearl Harbor The Able is the second of four new SWATH vessels which can comfortably operate in high sea states. on Decembers, 1992. �i ;• 1; ;-:^v •.f»..r--cs. —'-••» -•• --•• FEBRUARY1994 -•s ifS'sfv;'- 200Seafarers Aid in Etfmt Te Recever Oii Continued from page 3 SlU-crewed tugboat Mariner towed the Berman to a site 20 miles offshore where the barge was scuttled. ••-• ,.'i::,i' SEAFARERS LOG Skimmers Capture Oil According to the CoasfGuard, 882,000 gallons of oil were col­ lected during the transfer. Of the 662,000 gallons that leaked, from the Berman, skimming and con­ tainment crews captured 336,000 gallons. Coast Guard Commander Boh Ross, who was in charge of the overall clean-up effort, praised the fast response by the crews. "Thanks to clean-up operations, we were able to reduce a potential 1.5 million gallon spill to a 300,000 gallon spill," Ross told reporters. "This kind of effective­ ness under difficult, dangerous and demanding circumstances is remarkable." Efforts Praised His sentiment was echoed by others involved in the clean-up. "We were extremely pleased to have been able to demonstrate our effectiveness and professionalism • '"Vr?;-;'" 9 An oil spill response crew launches an outboard boat that will tow a containment boom. and commitment to Puerto Rico," added Raul Iglesias, Crowley's manager for environmental operations. "This is our homeland and to defend these precious natural resources and historic places is truly an honor." "Our guys gave everything they had," Ruiz stated of the 200 Seafarers who participated in clean-up efforts during the-first two weeks of the operations, the busiest time of the activity. SIU members still are involved in the effort, which is expected to con­ tinue through the month. .. Coast Guard Investigates Spill Of Non-Union Barge's Cargo Continued from page 3 and the tug and barge set sail again. Crewmembers told Doyle at the hearing that the repair was made improperly and a deckhand suggested to the captain that they should return to port. (Testimony given at the hear­ ing revealed that the line was sup­ posed to have been replaced before the tug set sail. But the marine supply store was closed for a holiday and the captain decided to make one more journey with the line which had broken pre­ viously in August 1993.) No Lookout About six hours after the tug and barge originally set sail, the pilot of the tug noticed that the cable had snapped again. As the captain had given all other crewmembers permission to catch some sleep following the repair, no one was standing lookout. By the time crewmembers were awakened and the barge was spotted, the Berman had drifted into shallow waters and could not be retrieved. The pilot on the Emily S. notified die Coast Guard of a pos­ sible hazardous situation and the emergency response plan was placed into effect. The Berman had lodged itself on a coral reef approximately 300 yards from beaches belonging to several of San Juan's finer hotels. Two holds ripped open and oil began to spill onto the shore. SlU-contracted Crowley Marine was among the first com­ panies to respond to the disaster. Of the more than 1,(X)0 people involved in the clean-up opera­ tions, nearly 200 were Seafarers. The Coast Guard estimated that 662,000 gallons of oil es­ caped from the barge. Of that total, 336„000 gallons were recovered by skimming or vacuuming the oil from the sea. The SlU-crewed Responder assisted in skimming some of the spilled oil. Approximately three miles of beaches were affected by the spill. A Coast Guard spokesman said, the agency is unable to predict when clean-up efforts will be completed but they are ex­ In one of the first actions taken immediately after the spill. Seafarers pected to continue through the lower a vacuum pump for use to collect oil from the ocean water. month. Pena Seeks Tougher Regs Te Cover Inland Waterways Ties to Polluters New Jersey records reveal a connection between New England Marine, the owner of the barge, and the Frank family of New York and land waterway vessels to be New Jersey. New York environ­ Continued from page 3 equipped with marine charts, mental officials in 1990 called the navigational publications, com­ companies operated by the Franks tion aiid Naturalization Service pass, radar and fafliometer. Hear­ the worst polluters in New York and proof of employment in the into the September train ings Harbor. Businesses associated with industry or evidence of military wreck uncovered that the towboat the Franks have been found guil­ service. involved did not ca^ a compass, ty of negligently spilling Before the Coast Guard will marinecharts or navigational tools, hunditds of thousands of gallons issue a z-card with an advanced of oil in dozens of incidents, of rating, the applicant must pass a nor was it required to by law. A study conducted by the illegally dumping sewage sludge Coast Guard examination in­ SIU of Coast Guard data be­ and of operating tank vessels that dicating proficiency and tween the late 1970s and midwere not licensed and maintained knowledge of the rating. Also, 1991 found that in 58 percent of properly. merchant mariner documents the accidents on the inland In December, another barge must be renewed every five waterways, the leading cause owned by New England Marine years. was human factors. These were Services had spilled 1,000 gal­ defined by the federal agency to Navigational Equipment lons of bunker oil by overloading Since 1992, the SIU has sup­ include bypass of available the BGI Trader. The spill tem­ ported such legislation, which is safety devices, inattention to porarily closed the Army Ter­ before the House Coast Guard duty, intoxication by alcohol or minal Channel, the main route and Navigation Subcommittee. drugs, calculated risk, careless­ used by cargo ships traveling The oAer piece of legislation ness, error in judgment, lack of through San Juan Harbor. dealing with inland safety also is knowledge or training, lack of before the same subcommittee. experience, operator error, Its chairman. Representative fatigue, stress, physical impair­ Billy Tauzin (D-La.), offered the ment, psychological impair­ Towing Vessel and Navigational ment, failure to comply with Safety Act (H.R. 3282) in Oc­ rules or regulations, inadequate supervision and failure to follow tober. Tauzin's bill calls for all in­ ffie rules of the road. • • ,' • The stranded Morris J. Berman straddles a coral reef as waves bring oil spilling from the barge onto the San Juan shoreline. The insert shows some of the damage caused on the first day. Tens of thousands of mariners working aboard more than 3,300 tugs and tows plying the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable vj/atenways are endangered by a loophole in maritime safety standards for rivers. �10 FERRUARY1S94 SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS SCHOLARSHIPS Members and Dependents Should Apply Now! When the date "April 15" is men­ tioned, the first thing that comes to mind is INCOME TAXES ARE DUE! But for Seafarers, April 15 isn't all bad; rather, it is a deadline in which money and opportunity are returned instead of owed. For April 15 is the last day in which applications are being accepted for the 1994 Seafarers Scholarship Program. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply for one of seven scholarships being given out in 1994. Three will go to SIU members; the other four will go to the spouses or dependent children of eligible Seafarers or SIU pensioners. Awards are granted for both two- and fouryear institutions of higher learning. One of the scholarships reserved for SIU members is a $15,000 fouryear college stipend; the other two are $6,000 two-year awards to study at a vocational school or community col­ lege. Four scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each are awarded annually to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers and SIU pensioners. Ap­ plicants should indicate whether they are applying for a two-year or fouryear grant. The $15,000 college scholarships will be paid at the rate of $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The coupon below to the Seafarers Wel­ $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of fare Plan. For most scholarship win­ ners, receiving the cash grant can $3,000 per year. Eligibility requirements for greatly ease the financial burden as­ Seafarers and their spouses and un­ sociated with attending college. Many married dependent children are former scholarship winners say they spelled out in a booklet which con­ never would have had the opportunity tains an application form. It is avail­ to pursue their education without the able by filling out and returning the help of the Seafarers' scholarship. Submission Deadline: April 15,1994 Application Checkiist The scholarship application form must be completed by ALL ap­ plicants. It is easy to fill out. What may take some time, however, is collecting the other paperwork which must be submitted along with the application. This includes: E] Autobiographical State­ ment. Space for this is provided on the back of each application form. D Photograph of Applicant. This should be a black and white passport-type picture and should be attached to the autobiographical statement. n Certified Copy of Birth Cer­ tificate if it is not already on file with the Seafarers Welfare Plan. (Only applicants for a dependent's scholar­ ship are required to furnish this item.) CH High School Transcript AND Certification of Graduation. Request both of these items from your high school and ask that they be sent directly to the Scholarship Committee. n Official Copy of High School Equivalency Scores. If you earned a high school diploma as a civilian by taking the high school equivalency examination, known as the tests of General Educational Development (or GED), have the state Department of Education in the state where you took the test send an official copy of your scores directly to the Scholarship Committee. If the GED test was taken while in the military, contact the ap­ propriate agency and ask that an of­ ficial copy of your scores be sent directly to the Scholarship Commit­ tee. CH College Transcript If you already are attending college, or if you previously have attended col­ lege, ask the Office of the Registrar to send an official transcript directly to the Scholarship Conmiittee. CH Letters of Reference. Three letters are required for all applica­ tions. For dependents, one of these letters must be from your high school principal or one of your high school teachers. If you have at­ tended, or are now attending college, a fourth letter of reference is re­ quired which must be written by the Dean of Students or by your primary advisor. The letters should attest to your character and qualities of leadership, and should describe the nature and extent of the extracurricular ac­ tivities in which you participate. [Zl SAT or ACT Results. The ACT or SAT test must be taken no later than February of the year in which the aw^ds are granted. This is necessary to ensure that the test results reach the Scholarship Com­ mittee in time for its deliberations. The testing service should send the results directly to the Scholarship Conmiittee. (Be sure to request an additional score report form at the time you apply for the test.) On the registration form for either test, space is allotted to write in a code number that will ensure the score report is sent directly to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. For the ACT test, this code number is 2875; for the SAT test, this code number is 0110. The application form and the first three items listed here should be mailed by the applicant. All other items should be mailed by the person or agency from which they are re­ quested. All items should be sent to: Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 'i. Send for Your Application Form Today please send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility J information, procedures for applying and the application form. Name Book Number Address City, State, Zip Code _ Telephone Number I This application is for: • Self • Elependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MP 20746. im �f&RmUtY1994 XAFARERSLOG ft •..i."V. ,;;vv'i|^:|„. Engine department delegate QMED Meivin Layner signs the ship's minutes. •- •x -: • ': •'S?as.<K '' S/L Independence Crew Rated 'Second to None' On Asian Shuttle Run At the end of the day, AB John Nagy takes time to write a letter home. F AB Jim Morgan discusses the status of maritime legislation before Congress at the union meeting aboard ship. After the union meeting, SA Abduila Baabbad (left) and Bosun J.R. Wilson sign the ship's minutes to be sent to headquarters. ROM LONG BEACH, Qallf. to the shores of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Seafarers aboard the Sea-Land Independence work unrelentingly to keep the vessel in top form and the crewmembers in good spirits. In a recent letter to the Seafarers LOG (along with the photos accompanying this story). Recertified Bosun J.R. Wilson wrote, "The Independence crew is second to none, and we had nothing but smooth sailing from Oakland, Calif, to Hong Kong." He noted there is always good attendance at the ship's union meetings. At the most recent meeting, crewmembers commended Chief Steward Nancy Heyden, Chief Cook Carlton GrlfHn and SA Abdullah Baabbad for the excellent meals they prepare. AB Mitch Santana also said there is always a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits. The SlU-contracted vessel follows a rotation schedule sailing from Long Beach, Calif., to Oakland, Calif., to Dutch Harbor, Alaska and then on to the Far East ports of Tokyo, Kobe and Okinawa, Japan; Hong Kong; and Kaohsiung, Taiwan before returning home to Long Beach. The Independence, which at one time had been running on the European and Middle Eastern routes, became part of the interAsian shuttle in 1992. The 23,000 deadweight ton containership is one of 12 vessels in Sea-Land's D9J class. The vessels originally were built in 1980 and were designed to travel at 22 knots. In 1985, the vessels were lengthened to 846 feet to expand their capacity. The expan­ sion caused the maximum speed of the vessel to decrease to 20.7 knots. Other modifications were made to the interior of the ship as well. Crewmembers aboard theenjoy the use of modem exercise equipment as well as laundry facilities and a large mess area. The containership can carry dry, liquid or refrigerated goods. Indonesian Seaman Saved by Lee Crew Seafarers aboard the LNG Leo struggled in darkness and heavy seas to save the life of an Indonesian seaman who, along with 27 other crewmembers aboard an Indonesian-flagged freighter, abandoned ship on November 27 off the coast of China. (For more details surround­ ing the rescue, see the January issue of the Seafarers LOG.) The Dasa Tujuh was en route from Yeew, Malaysia to Kaohsiung, China with a cargo of logs when it sank. The Leo crew battled fierce seas while dodg­ ing debris from the Dasa Tujuh for more than two hours and brought First Assistant Engineer Sukarno Hati to safety aboard the LNG ship. The rescue crew was made up of Second Mate Raymond Beyler, Third Assistant En­ gineer Brian Brewer, AB Jack Pegram Jr., AB George KebUs and QMEDs Jeffrey Yarmola and Michael DlAngelo. The me Leo LA:U crewmen i;icwiiicjn were ww*.- pommended by -J; Master N.M. Smith for their bravery in the rescue. ABLesFarrel took the photos accompanyine this article and AB Pegram supplied an ® account of the crew's efforts. ^'-:l ''.••A •• Chief Electrician Cardei Dunn reads a magazine while waiting for other crewmembers to as­ semble before the union meeting. '• • V j;" '• I' "Y V ,V DEU Saeed Muflahi relaxes in his fo'c's'le after a long day of work. Eager to take part in the shipboard union meet­ ing, AB Mitch Santana arrives early. , " ' "i"" ' -l" • 'v.- .. The rescue crew and survivor (standing, left to right) I I lO W IVJ WVil VI \W»MI iVii 1^9 are ABS Jack Pegram Jr. and George Kebiis^ Third Assistant Engineer Brian Brewer, Second Mate Raymond Beyler, (kneeling, left to right) QMED Jeffrey Yarmola, survivor Sukarno Hati and QMED Michael DlAngelo. ^ ^ jhe survivor clung to a water ra- The life jacket worn by the jjop a life ring and a smoke seaman had no whistle, survival marker. light or reflective tape. • 4 "'Vj.vv , •" • 4 • •' 4-.' . ,V •- . 'is �12 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1994 Bosun Little Retires with 'Island' Send-Off Recertified Bosun John Little Bosun Little told a reporter from which operates the Overseas planned a peaceful and unevent- the Seafarers LOG. Arctic. f^ul last voyage aboard the OverChief Steward Rose noted that Started on Lakes seas Arctic before signing off to together with galley gang mem­ The Kentucky native began begin his retirement after sailing bers Chief Cook Jim Willey and his career with the Seafarers in 43 years aboard SIU vessels. But SA Arnulfo Lacayo, a superb 1950 in the port of Detroit. on November 6, he found that his feast was created to honor the "I was working on an auto as­ fellow union brothers and sisters, ship's "Brother of the Year." sembly line while living in along with licensed crewmem- Chief Cook Willey prepared Detroit when one of the guys told bers, had other plans on how to everything from stuffed shrimp to me that I could sail for money and send him off. marinated brisket of beef on the work on the water. I thought that Crewmembers surprised ship's barbecue grill while all sounded like a good deal so I went Bosun Little with a Hawaiian steward department members down and signed on with the luau, "island style," that included prepared numerous special salads union," he recalled. festive food, decorations and and desserts. A special retirement He first sailed aboard an iron fresh flower leis. Chief Steward cake also was designed by the ore carrier oh the Great Lakes Frahchesca Rose provided the galley gang and presented to the until the Lakes closed down for Seafarers LOG with details of the bosun at the luau. ^ the winter. He then traveled to the special event and the photos ac­ Baltimore hall to see if there were 'Top-Notch' Department companying this article. any shipping positions available. "The Arctic steward depart­ "They had told me that we began sailing deep sea, Once he were going to haVe a ship's bar­ ment is tmly top notch, and they he never returned to the Great becue which is not unusual for always work hard to have great Lakes. In 1975, Little successful­ On the deck of the Arctic, Bosun Little, wearing a fresh flower lei, this particular ship, so I never meals. The food at the luau was ly completed the bosun recer- smiles for the camera while holding a gift from the crew. suspected a thing with all the superb, but that is not unusual for tification program at the cooking and chaos going on that this group," recalled the bosun. Lundeberg School. ship. It was a challenging job but operated by Maritime Overseas day. I was cleaning the stem Crewmembers presented Lit­ that was what I enjoyed most. We Corp., has transferred cargo from "I sailed for 43 years and have before the party began. When I tle with a colorful flower lei and no regrets over the way I spent my consistently had the best crews the Overseas Ohio, Overseas got on deck they all yelled gifts from Seafarers, the officers life. Going to sea is a wonderful made up of the best searhen and New York, Overseas Chicago and surprise and boy was I surprised!" and Maritime Overseas Corp., experience if a guy applies him­ our record was excellent," he Overseas Washington, among self and really believes in the recalled. others. union," Little noted. Between 1986 and 1991, over "We were responsible for He recalled that his favorite 80 million net barrels of taking oil off of other ships so part of his sailing career was with petroleum products were trans­ their draft could reach the point the Arctic when it was involved in ferred from one ship to another- where they could get into port to lightering operations off the U.S. a process known as lightering. discharge," noted Little. The crew of the Overseas Arctic Now, the bosun plans to spend coast. 'It was the best job I ever had. had a ICQ percent agcident-free his retirement hunting, fishing, It was very physically demanding and spill-free record. traveling with his wife and and required excellent seamanThe tanker, built in 1971 and "generally taking life easy." Deck Gang Keeps MV Pacific Primed 'ir v''-' 'iii; -.. -'.-.•:'...i;'..:o>-'--iIi' "'. Seafarers gather with Bosun Little on his last trip before he signed off. Galley gang members spent days Chief Steward Franchesca Rose preparing the menu for the party, holds the specially baked cake. Chief Cook Jim Willey and SA Arnulfo Lacayo begin to barbecue the meats for the island style luau held in honor of Bosun Little. For deck department mem­ Gaffigan are recent graduates of for the Military Sealift Com­ bers aboard the Sealift Pacific, the trainee program while AB mand, was built in the mid there is never an end to the hard William "Smitty" Dize, Jr. 1970s. It is 563 feet long, 84 feet work or efforts put forth by recently attended upgrading clas­ wide and travels at approximate­ crewmembers to keep the vessel ses. Other deck department mem­ ly 15.5 knots. clean and in top form. The vessel transports oil bers include ABs Ramos, Frank The deck department, headed Atkins and David Zurek. products such as jet fuel and gas by Bosun Fred Gongora, is al­ "I am thankful for and ap­ oil for the U.S. military between ways busy docking and undock- preciate all the knowledge, ex­ Italy, Greece, Norway, Spain, ing, loading, discharging, perience, dedication, hard work England and Turkey. Prior to butterworthing and tank cleaning. and most of all the team effort this Europe-Mediterranean run, In a recent letter to the put forth by us all, especially the ship had a U.S. Gulf Coast Seafarers LOG, AB Ricardo Bosun Fred," the AB concluded. run. During Desert Storm, the Ramos wrote, "In between our The Sealift Pacific, operated Pacific was stationed in the In­ routine work schedules, we per­ by International Marine Carriers dian Ocean. form other deck maintenance such as preparing various sur­ faces for painting. Within the last six months, we have painted all four pumproom levels, forepeak and main deck—just to name a few." Ramos provided the LOG with the photos accompanying this article of the deck gang's most recent accomplishment: the painting and cleaning of the paint locker. The AB not^ that Bosun Gongora has plans for the mid­ ship house to te painted next. Ramos stated that there have In the finished paint locker are (from left) OS Selby Washington, AB been recent additions to the Frank Atkins, Bosun Fred Gongora and AB Ricardo Ramos. department from Piney Point. OSs Selby Washington, Richard Gendaszek and Brian OS Brian Gaffigan and AB Frank Atkins were part of the locker- Cleaning out the carpenter's shop are (from left) AB Ricardo Ramos painting "spray team." and OS Richard Gendaszek. �I '.-.'lfii* lv'5, ..'^&l-> '*•, '* KBItaMri994 SEAFARBRS LOG r^^^ffuulCO Volume 56, Number 2 TAX TIPS FOR SEAMEN Special Supplement 13 A guide for Seafarers to refer to when preparing 1993 tax returns due to the Internal Revenue Service and state governments on April 15. February 1994 Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. At­ tach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099R to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040 along with Form 1()40-V (original only). STATE: TAXES NOT WITHHELD The law prohibits employers from withholding state and local taxes from the wages of seamen working aboard 'R SEAMEN, the tax filing process can become U.S.-flagships. OR M/CTTC/^A mno/nM A extremely complicated. The nature of seafaring Specifically the law [46 USCA 11108(11)] provides itemized deducfiopa4n Personal IntefestBeducations: For 1993, personal u/nrir rajcflc z. that oo pait of the wages due or accruing to a master, work raises many issues at tax time iU-* that most interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes officer or any other seaman who is a member of the crew shoreside workers do not have to consider. interest on car loans, credit cards and personal loans. on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoasAmong the concerns raised by seamen interviewed by Interest on Secured Loans Deductible: Interest paid tal, interstate or noncontiguous trade shall be withheld the Seafarers LOG were questions of claiming a on mortgages or secured loans is 100 percent deductible. residence for purposes of filiiig state tax returns andlhe .Pur?"ant to the provisions of the tax laws of any state, Union Dues Deduction: Union dues are only deduct­ issue of what is considered a work-related tax deductible temtory possession or common^wealth, or a suMivision gross expense. ™ them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit ible if they exceed 2 percent of adjusted _ _ . income. If In preparine this guide of tax tins for seamen the staff ®"y ®"ch withholding of the wages of any seaman who is Jhey do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible; i_- ^ with a^ certified .?• , public , accountant ' . . emnloved employed in the coastwise trade between nnrts ports in the SPAD contributions haVe never been deductible. of the LOG, working Deducting Work-Related Expenses: Expenses as­ same state if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary familiar with the maritime industry, has attempted to sociated with a seaman's work may be considered tax agreement between such seaman and his employer." gather information that addresses the concerns of The law, however, does not exempt seamen from deductible. However, no expense can be deducted for Seafarers. paying state and local taxes. A seaman, just like any other which a seaman has been reimbursed by the employer. citizen of any given state, must meet his or her obligations Travel to the union hall to register or travel to the union's FOR MORE INFORMATION to the government of the area in which he or she lives. designated medical facility to take the required physical General Information: 1-800-829-1040 can be called Each state has a set of criteria to determine whether an and drug tests are examples of expenses which are workfor general information. IRS staff answer questions from individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should related but not reimbursed by the company. Members of 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. local time Monday through Friday. check with a state tax office if he or she is unsure as to the galley crew may deduct Ae costs of knives and other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship Publications: 1-800-829-3676 operators will take or­ his residency status. For example, in California during the early 1970s, a performing their work duties. The purchase of work-rer ders for publications. "#553 Highlights of 1993 Tax Changes" and "#552 Record Keeping for Individuals" are case before the California State Board of Equalization lated clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work "ot pai^ for by the employer, are likely to be contwo publications that many people find especially useful. stated that a merchant seaman—despite the fact that he Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available in was on a ship for 210 days of the year—was a resident of sidered tax-deductible. Deducting Work-Related Car Expenses: Use of a many IRS offices around the country to help with tax Restate for tax purposes. The board took into consideraquestions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. tion the fact that the seaman owned a home in Califomia personaUy-owned automobile m work-related travel can To find the location of an IRS office, look in the phone and maintained a bank account in a Califomia-based result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to compute automobile expenses—either listing a standbook under "United States Government, Internal bank. ard mileage rate or determining actual cost. On the tax Additionally, each state has established conditions Revenue Service." return due April 15 of this year, the IRS is accepting a Telephone Help: IRS representatives are available to under which non-residents of that state must pay a portion standard mileage rate of 28 cents per mile. Parking fees help with tax questions. If needed, call the IRS using the of state tax if such an individual earned income from a and tolls can be added when using the standard mileage source based in that state. toll-free number listed in a local telephone directory. If using actual expenses, information must be avail­ rate. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions able on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, includ­ regarding the tax returns can be sent directly to an IRS must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in ing interest, insurance, taxes, licenses, maintenance. District Director. Include a social security number with another state. In this supplement are two charts for seamen to use if repairs, depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the letter. questions arise on residency and state tax issues. The first standard mileage rate or the actual cost method of is a list of phone numbers of state tax boards and offices determining car expenses, accurate records should be INFORMATION BY PHONE to call for more information (page 16). The second kept. The IRS recommends keeping a log book or diary The IRS is prepared to answer questions by phone. provides information on what each state considers to be listing all expenses related to travel. Only work-related Throujgh the agency's taxpayer information service, pub­ taxable income for residents and non-residents (page 18). expenses not reimbursed by an employer can be claimed. Deducting Work-Related Meals When Traveling: lications covering kw aspects of tax-filing can be ordered. The chart indicates that seven states do not require state The 'Tele-Tax" Service has recorded tax information taxes to be paid of its residents and two states limit state Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on covering more than 140 topics. 1-800-829-4477 is the taxes to profits earned form investments but do not con­ the meal allowance of $30 per day. Otherwise the IRS standard meal allowance is generally $26. In some loca­ IRS's 24-hour automated 'Tele-Tax" system. When call­ sider wages subject to taxation. tions it is $34, and in Hawaii and Alaska it is computed ing from a touch tone phone, the "#" sign will repeat the differently. Travel expenses, including meals, can only topic and the will stop the message. To listen to a OVERSEAS? directory of topics after the introductory message Should a seaman find himself or herself overseas and be deducted if directly related to one's work and if they finishes, dial 323. seeking IRS forms or IRS assistance, U.S. embassies and have not been reimbursed from any other source. Limit on Itemized Deductions: Beginning in 1993, This telephone service is available for refund informa- consulates are equipped to provide some taxpayer-reitemized deductions may be limited for an individual tion from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. (local time) when lated services. At a minimum, IRS forms are available at earning more than $108,450 of federal adjusted gross calling from a touch tone phone. Rotary dial phone users all U.S. embassies and consulates. The U.S. embassies income (or $54,225 if married and filing separately). can call the service between 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. and consulates located in the following cities can provide Keeping Records: Keep records of income, deduc­ (local time). IRS assistance: Bonn, Germany; Caracas, Venezuela; tions and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any London, England; Mexico City, Mexico; Nassau, worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limita­ Bahamas; Ottawa, Canada; Paris, France; Riyadh, Saudi PREPARING A RETURN tions runs out for that return, usually 3 years from the date Arabia; Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydney, Step I. Get all records together. the return was due or file^ or 2 years from the date the Australia; and Tokyo, Japan. Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recom­ mended that all records be kept for about 6 years. W-2G and 1099. DEDUCTIONS, W-2'S AND Fast Refund: If a tax refund is expected for 1993, Itemized deductions and tax credits. OTHER INFORMATION . , instead of mailing the retum to the Internal Revenue Medical and dental payment records. Emptoyer W-2's: Employers are required to mail W-2 Service, it can be filed electronically. When filed Real estate and personal property tax receipts forms to employees by January 31. If an individual electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, Interest payments records for items such as a home believes he or she is missing W-2's, contact the employer. or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or For seamen who have ever used a union hall as a retum checking account. For a charge, many professional tax mortgage or home equity loan. address, check with the SIU port agent to determine if a retum preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their Records of payments for child care so an individual W-2 has been sent to that address. retum preparation services. If an individual prepared his could work. Seafarers Vacation Plan W-2's: If a Seafarer has or her own retum, a preparer or transmitter in their area Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications neces­ sary to assist in filing the retum. IRS Publication 17 en- received monies from the SIU Vacation Plan (SVP), he can file the retum electronically. For a list of who can file itled "Your Federal Income Tax for Use in Preparing or she should receive a W-2 from that fund. Seafarers who a tax retum electronically in any given area, call the IRS have received SVP monies but who have not received a toll-free number, 1 (800) 829-1040, and ask for the 1993 Returns" is the most comprehensive guide the W-2 from the plan should contact their union hall or call Electronic Filine Office agency has issued this year. Most IRS offices and Andy Marmo at the SVP office in Camp Springs, Md.: Dependent's Social Security Number: If an in­ many local banks, post offices and libraries have publi­ (301)899-0675. dividual claims an exemption for a dependent who is at cations designed to provide individuals with informaIncreased Deductions: The deduction for each ex­ least 1 year old by December 31, 1993, he must list the ic(n on correctly filirig tax returns. emption—for the individual, his or her spouse and de­ dependent's social security number on Form 1040 or 5^/* 3. Fill in the retum. pendents has increased to.$3,700 per person. Form 1040A. A social security number requirement ap­ Step 4. Check the retum to make sure it is correct. Standard Deduction Has Increased: The standard plies to all dependents (not just children) claimed on the Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not con­ deduction has increased for most people. Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take the Continued on page 16 sidered a valid retum unless signed. A spouse must standard deduction this year even if that person has also sign if it is a joint return. F ri/'"'4 '••:••• I; ,• '- !.: :<^"r K't y .^-: •''' ~.,-'y' f _ ... ... . • -i^ '•:"> • ••Zy I•1: .^ • �•S ...,^ dAk^i pr] • .'; ••..V;>- .. •• • .. r;, '• [.•»V''S"r.,'; ;•• • . f''-" •".• .••;.' „x .V. : • •••V!r ; •• • i-vr'^'CiS- "i. , ••^. ;i';'v/ ,,; • • ' t..- :' 14 -i :^ - •'• -.- p-w - .•• • 'li- '. -». -i..-.,- ' "w 'V'- r — >•' — ^ •••,*(.'w^•-.•! •-'f' "••-•W>r''«-"5^.'V FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG f ?4-«rwV-— with one child is $1,434. Families with 2 or more children may receive up tp $1,511. With a child bom in 1993, the family may qualify for an additional $388 credit and if the family paid for part of the premiums for a health insurance policy covering a child, an additional credit of $465 may be due. To apply for the earned income credit, a family must file using Form 1040 or I040A, but not I040EZ, and attach IRS Schedule EIC. Continuedfrom page 15 • •?.' • tax return who are at least 1 year old. Gift to Reduce the Public Debt: An individual may make a gift to reduce the public debt. To do so, enclose a separate check with the income tax return. Make it payable to "Bureau of the Public Debt." Do not add it to any tax owed. Change of Address: If an individual has changed his or her address from the one 1isted on that person's last tax return, IRS Form 8822 should be filled out REPORTED INCOME and filed with the agency. In addition to wages, salaries, tips, unemploy­ Education Savings Bond Program: All or part ment compensation, capital gains, dividend pay­ of the interest for certain U.S. savings bonds can be ments and other income listed on the federal tax excluded from income if one pays qualified higher return, the following kinds of income must be education expenses during the year he redeems the reported. bonds. Death of a Taxpayer: If a taxpayer died before • Jones Act settlements for lost wages. filing a required return for 1993, the taxpayer's • Amounts received in place of wages from acci­ dent and health plans (including sick pay and personal representative (and spouse, in the case of a disability pensions) if employer paid for the joint return) must file and sign the return for that policy. fierson. A personal representative can be an ex­ ecutor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of • Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in the taxpayer's property. if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. Rounding Off to Whole Dollars: Cents may be • Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax and trusts. return and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 • Endowments. • Original Issue Discount. becomes $I and $2.50 becomes $3. Unemployment Compensation: Unemployment • Distributions from SEPs and DECs. compensation (insurance) is fully taxable. By • Bartering income (fair-market value of goods January 31, 1994, an individual who has received or services received in return for services). unemployment compensation should receive a • Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Form I099-G showing the total unemployment Railroad Retirement Act. compensation paid during 1993. Use line 20 on the tax return to report unemployment compensation. • Lump-sum distributions. Earned Income Credit: To qualify for the • Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, earned income credit, families must have an income silver, gems or other property (capital gains). of less than $23,050 and have at least one child living with them. The maximum credit for families » Accumulation distributions from trusts. :yi It '• • • li -^..' , • • • • Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling winnings). Earned income from sources outside the United States. Director's fees. Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. ' Embezzled or other illegal income. • • Child support. Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. Dividends on veterans' life insurance. Life insurance proceeds received because of a person's death. Arnounts received from insurance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of nonnal expenses while living in the home. Certain amounts received as a scholarship. • • • NON-REPORTED INCOME The following kinds of income do not need to be reported on the federal tax return:. • Benefits from government welfare programs. • Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffer^ ing, medical costs. • Maintenance and Cure. • Workers' compensation benefits, insurance damages', etc. for injury or sickness. • Disability retirement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Veterans' Administration. • MAILING ADDRESS (address written inquiries to Taxpayer Information") ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE WASHINGTON, DC FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON 'VIRGINIA V^^ WISCONSIN wi WYOMING r: :rv. I -.o I • •( /•• Department of Revenue, Income Tax Division, P.O. Box 327490, Montgomery, AL 36132-7490 Department of Revenue, Juneau, AK 99811-0400 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 29086, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9086 Tax Administrator, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR 72203-3628 • Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 942840, Sacramento, CA 94240-0040 Taxpayer's Assistance, 1375 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80261 Taxpayer's Assistance, 92 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105 Division of Revenue, State Office BIdg., Ninth & French Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801 Department of Finance and Revenue, One Judiciary Sq., 441 4th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 Department of Revenue, 5050 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135 Department of Revenue, 322 Plaza Level, Floyd Bldg., West Tower, Atlanta, OA 30334 Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 3559, Honolulu, HI 96811-3559 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 56, Boise, ID 83756-0201 Taxpayer Information Division, 101 West Jefferson, P.O. 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Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 Department of Revenue, 700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Department of Revenue, 807 Andrew Jackson State Office Bldg., Nashville, TN 37242-0482 Taxpayer Assistance, Capital Station, Austin, TX 78774 Taxpayer Assistance, 160 East Third South, Salt Lake City, UT 84134-0200 Department of Taxes, 109 State SL, Montpelier, VT 05609-1401 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 1115, Richmond, VA 23208-1115 Taxpayer Information & Education, P.O. Box 47476, Olympia, WA 98504 Taxpayer Services, P.O. Box 3784, Charleston, WV 25337-3784 Department of Revenue, 4638 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 Department of Revenue, 122 West 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002 directly only if the request for an extension is denied. To be able to extend the period of time in which one can file his or her tax return, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due (as noted on line 6 of the form). If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four-month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as "Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is neces­ sary and mailing it to the correct IRS location (see section below: "Where to File"). An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. (The form below is a duplication of the correct form and may be used by the reader to file an extension.) To obtain another copy of Form 4868, an in­ dividual may call the agency's toll free number which is dedicated to tax form requests. That num­ FILING AN EXTENSION IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a fourmonth extension to file IRS Form I040A or Form 1040. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 15,1994 to file his or her 1993 federal tax return. The IRS will contact the individual ber is I (800) 829-3676. Also, Form 4868 is avail­ able from all main IRS branch officbs. If a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is important to bear in mind that the filing of Form 4868 requesting an extension does not get one off the hook from having to pay any taxes due. Form 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. government from the individual filing the extension. The deadline for filing form 4868 and the taxes due is April 15. DEADLINE for filing taxes: April 15 STANDARD DEDUCTION This is the standard deduction chart for most people. It should not be used if taxpayer is 65 or older or blind or if a dependent. Filing Status Standard Deduction Single ...... . ... . . $3,700 Married filing joint return or Qualifying widow(er) with dependent children . . . $6,200 Married filing separate return ...... . Head of household . . . . . $5,450 $3,100 Seafarers are welcome to use the below form in case they need to file for an extension for their income taxes. The form is an exact duplication and will be honored by the Internal Revenue Sen/ice. Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Department of the Treasury Intemal Revenue Service Please Type or Print LOCAL NUMBER (205) 242-2677 (907) 465-2320 (602) 255-3381 Phoenix (602)628-8421 Tucson (501)682-1100 (916)854-6500 (303)534-1209 (203)566-8520 (302)557-3310 (202)727-6104 (904)488-6800 (404)656-4071 (808)587-6515 (208)334-3660 (217)782-3336 (317)232-2240 (515)281-3114 (913)2964)222 (502)564-4580 (504)925-4611 (207)626-8475 (410)974-3981 (617)727-4545 (517)373-2873 (612)296-3781 (601)359-1141 (314)751-7191 (406)444-2837 (402)471-5729 (702)687-4820 (603)271-2191 (609)588-2200 (505)827-0700 (518)438-8581 (919)733-4147 (701)224-3450 (614)895-6260 (405)521-3146 (503)378-4988 (717)787-8094 (401)277-2905 (803)737-5000 (605)773-3311 (615)741-3665 (800)252-5555 (801)530-4848 (802)828-2865 (804)367-8031 (206)753-5525 (304)558-3333 (608)266-2486 (307)777-7%2 TOLL FREE NUMBER (800)352-4090 (800)882-9275 (800)852-5711 (800)382-9463 (800)292-7826 (800)226-3411 (800)338-2389 (800)222-3229 (800)972-7660 (800)732-8866 (800)382-4646 (800)367-3388 (800)638-2937 (800)392-6089 (800)487-7000 (800)652-9094 (800)332-6103 (800)323-4400 Tax returns should be mailed to the Internal Revenue Service Center desig­ nated for the area in which the taxpayer lives. These addresses are listed below. No street address is needed for the IRS. IRS * Austin, TX 73301 Alaska, Arizona, California (counties of Alpine, . . . Amador, Butte, Calave:as, Colusa, Contra C<Kta, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Sisldyou, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba), Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Neva^ North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming IRS Ogden,UT 84201 California (all other counties) ............. Hawaii Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, ..... North Carolina, Tennessee American Samoa IRS Fresno, CA 93888 (800)763-1295 Last name Spouse's social security number All A.P.O. or F.P.O. addresses . • • . IRS Memphis, TN 37501 IRS Phildelphia, PA 19255 Commissioner of Revenue and Taxation 855 West Marine Dr. Agana,GU 96910 IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 • • ., *•' • • . • ' - j' ' ' • i ••4 •' , 1 * Total tax liability for 1993. This Is the amount you expect to enter on Form 1040EZ, line 8; Form 1040A, line 27; or Form 1040, line 53. If you expect this amount to be zero, enter -0-. . Caution: You MUST enter an amount on line 1 or your extension will be denied. You can estimate this amount, but tie as exact as you can with the information you have. If we later find that your estimate was not reasonable, the extension will tie null and void. i;3f' Gift or Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax—Complete this part If you expect to owe either tax. If you or your spouse plan to file a gift tax return (Form 709 or 709-A) for 1993, generally due by April 15, 1994, see the instructions and check here ... • • Your signature Date • Yourself • • Spouse • • . Spouse's signature. If filing jointly Date Date Preparer's signature (other than taxpayer) If you want correspondence regarding this extension to be sent to you at an address other than that shown above or to an agent acting for you, please enter the name of the agent and/or the address where it should t)e sent. Name Please Type or Print Number and street (Include suite, room, or apt. no.) or P.O. t)ox number If mail Is not delivered to street address City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 13141W v". i• ,3- Under penalties of perjury, 1 declare that I have examined this form, Including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief. It Is true, correct, and complete; and. If prepared by someone other than the taxpayer, that I am authorized to prepare this form. IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 ' <li, -• 'yjt •A Signature and Verification .">v . -. • b Enter the amount of gift or GST tax your spouse is paying with this form y "* ' • Home address (number, street, and apt. no. or rural route). If you have a P.O. box, see the instructions. 5a Enter the amount of gift or GST tax you are paying with this form . . V.I. Bureau of Intemal Revenue Charlotte Amalie Lockharts Garden No. lA SL Thomas, VI 00802 Virgin Islands .... ... ........ \ •- y•• :• yy Individual Income Tax—You must complete this part. 4 •• " "••]• • ' •ft.-' -.''.—Truv.«.-c?.;u,.i. If a joint retum, spouse's first name and Initial Caution: Do not include Income tax on lines 5a and 5b. See the instructions. I . .a Your social security number BALANCE DUE. Subtract line 2 from line 1. If line 2 is more than line 1, enter -0-. For details on how to pay, including what to write on your payment, see the instructions • Puerto Rico (or if excluding income under section 933), Virgin Islands, nonpermanent residents of Guam (800)982-8297 Last name IRS Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, . Philadelphia, PA 19255 Pennsylvania, Virginia Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia . ... ; IRS Cincinnati, OH 45999 Guam (permanent residents) ... . (800)342-1003 (800)252-5555 (800)662-4335 Your first name and Initial Total payments for 1993. This is the amount you expect to enter on Form 1040EZ, line 7; Form 1040A, line 28d: or Form 1040, line 60 . . . ..... (800)225-5829 (800)222-9965 (800)224-3450 (800)282-1780 (800)522-8165 (800)356-4222 )93 >• This is not an extension of time to pay your tax. >• See separate instructions. .IRS Kansas City, MO 64999 Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas ...... . . .. -. •••• 1 request an automatic 4-month extension of time to August 15,1994, to file Form 1 d40EZ, Form 1040A, or Form 1040 for the calendar year 1993 or to ,19 , for the fiscal tax year ending , 19 . For individuals living Use this address: in the following states Florida, Georgia, South Carolina . . , , ... . .,. . ... . IRS Atlanta, GA 39901 IRS New Jersey, New York, (New York City and counties . . ' HoltsviUe, NY 00501 of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester) New York (all other counties), Connecticut, Maine, ... ' IRS Massachussetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont ' Andover,MA 05501 Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin . . . . . . 0MB No. 1545-0188 City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code WHERE TO FILE DIRECTORY FOR ADDITIONAL STATE TAX INFORMATION STATE •• Form 4868 (1993) �.1^ 7^ FEBRUARY im SaiFililEilSIOi; TAXABLE INCOME BY STATE STATE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT STATE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Alabama Subject to state income tax on entire net income. Taxable ore income from property owned or business transacted in Alabama. Michigan Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income allocable to sources within Michigan. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come allocable to sources within Michigan. Alaska No state tax. No state tax. Minnesota Arizona Subject to tax on entire net in­ come. A credit is only allowed for taxes paid to the other state on income derived from sour­ ces within that state which are taxable under that state's laws without regard to the residence egardtc :ile of the recipient. or domicile No credit is allowed if the other state allows residents of Arizona a credit against taxes imposed by that state for taxes paid to Anzona. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Arizona. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income al­ locable to sources within Minnesota. 1 Subject to tax on Missouri tax­ able income. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Missouri. Mississippi Subject to tax on entire net in­ come. Subject to tax on entire net income from sources within Mississippi. Montana Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Montana. Subject to state income tax on entire net income. Subject to state income tax on all net income from sources within the state such as all property owned, and from every business, trade or oc­ cupation earned on in Arkan­ sas. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Credit for taxes paid to other states is allowe Nebraska Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Nebras­ ka. Nevada No state tax. No state tax. New Hampshire Subject to tax on interest and dividends over $1,200. Arkansas California Subject to state income tax on entire taxable income. ^i^souri Subject to state income tax on all taxable income derived from sources within the state. Colorado Subject to state income taxa­ tion on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to state income tax on federal adjusted gross in­ come attributable to rources within Colorado. New Jersey Subject to state tax based on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to state income tax on Connecticut taxable in­ come derived from or con­ nected with sources within Connecticut. Subject to tax on certain specified categories of New Jersey gross income from New/Je Jersey sources. " Connecticut Subject to tax on entire New Jersey gross income and credit is allowed illo • for - tax paid to another state on income sub­ ject to New Jersey income tax. New Mexico Subject to tax on net income denved from within New Mexico. Subject to state income taxa­ tion on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to state income tax on federal adjusted gross in­ come attributable to sources within Delaware. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modification and with the pos­ sibility of a credit for taxes paid to another state. New York District of Columbia Subject to D.C. income tax on entire net income. Not subject to the income tax. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justs gross income derived from sources within New York. Florida No state tax. No state tax. North Carolina Georgia Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income less cer­ tain items. Subject to tax on net taxable income derived from certain ^ecified activities within Georgia. Subject to tax on net income with the possibility of a tax credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within North Carolina. North Dakota Subject to tax on entire income and a credit is allowed for taxes paid to another state which is paid on income derived from sources outside the state. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Hawaii, with the possibility of a credit for taxes paid to other governments, outside the state. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on net income from sources within North Dakota. Ohio Subject to tax on federal ad­ just^ gross income with cer­ tain mi^fications. Subject to tax on adjusted gross income derived from sources within Ohio. Oklahoma Subject to tax on the federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ just^ gross income derived from sources within Ok­ lahoma. Oregon Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications and credit against Oregon income taxes for taxes imposed by another state. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income derived from sources within Oregon. Pennsylvania Subject to tax on entire income with a credit for taxes paid to another state on income also subject to tax in Pennsylvania. Subject to tax on income from sources within Pen­ nsylvania. Rhode Island Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mi^fications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Rhode Island. South Carolina Subject to tax on entire net in­ come. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within South Carolina. South Dakota No state tax. No state tax. Tennessee Subject to tax on dividends from stock and interest on bonds. Texas No state tax. No state tax. Utah Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Utah. Vermont Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory upon income derived from sources within that state or territory. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Ver­ mont Virginia Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within the state. Washington No state tax. No state tax. West Virginia Subject to taxable income as defined in terms of federal adjusted gross income with modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within West Virginia. Wisconsin Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Wisconsin. Wyoming No state tax. No state tax. Delaware Hawaii Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territoty. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income attributable to certain sources within Idaho. Illinois Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on all income attributable to certain ac­ tivities within Illinois. Indiana Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mi^fications and with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on federal ad­ just^ gross income derived from sources within Indiana with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with modifications and with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state on income sub­ ject to tax in Iowa. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Iowa, with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state or foreign county on income subject to tax in Iowa. Kansas Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mraifications. Subject to tax on that portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Kansas. Kentucky Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain m^fications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Ken-^ tucky. Louisiana Subject to tax on all net income which is defined generally as gross income of whatever land minus the deductions allowed. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Louisiana. Maine Subject to tax on taxable in­ come with the possibility of a reduction of taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Maine with the pos­ sibility of a reduction in taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. Idaho Iowa. Maryland Subject to tax oh federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mi^ifications. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Maryland. Massachusetts Subject to a tax on federal ad­ justed gross income. A credit for taxes paid to other states is allowed. Subject to tax on the portidn of fee federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Massachusetts. SOURCE: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program; Voting Assistance Guide 1993-1994; Appendix G. State Income Tax Liability. �FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 17 ''P- ; • Pt\ v->i> •: rpn-: / Sca^^snen. (^^rtcti ^IO*K 'P<xll IRuier, lo^ctAUAc^, ptcdcf, <xnd cAcCdie^ ^axeOzn eutd '7ci<^<'tut'M, mi'APP. A '^pr- ^sr:;,j&:::i 27H'S^ "TH^c^e (net ^cd cvt^ l^e^iCiUt ut (^^<t(M, /f^xaut at f 9^t. On <t recent cUdct tot^e "i^^cleidel/iAcci ^aii, l^eredct coedtd a dredd ^•uun ^er natCae countnxf.. Another peek into the Seafarers LOG family album shows us some happy moments in the lives of SlU members, in­ cluding a wedding, vacations and visits to various union halls with members of the family. As always, the LOG welcomes photographs from Seafarers and their families and will publish them on a periodic basis. "Terra, S(*cct4 eoad ^ccdt ^OAC nautiAA (xld cotten u^e (odt dau^ Aer cn tAe /fn^dt / 993 AOt^. "i^ere dAe id at ete^ ntont^ in a (^^rcdt(n.ad picture u^Ct^ ^ier fi.areHtd Sfi^neer and 'JaudA^a S(Hct^. ^ooik /in^la 1R.o6ertd<xn cd c^rate^ut to t^e STTi ^o-r hel^Unt^ lier and ^er dau<^ter, feddtca, ^nt^M ntancf o^ t^ecr <^oald. /fnt^ta >iacld out £>/ t^e fi.ort o^ Itor^^. (^4tejf ^oo/^ Aucd Sicodat, ^cd cot^e, ^amten ^ecciia, and daco^Ater, T^auCette (^ataicna, en^ocf t^ecr ^irdt trcfr to T^cdnecf "Td^orid near Orlando, 'pCa. • iw.. • v..,,.-V,V;-/••>••• . ^SixTv. w XN iki.Li i- V, /iitcdon "PtidUfrd and THic^aet ^lcO(nad coere ntarried diu^udt 3 in "San^^, /4(derta, (panada. (net aboard t^c SS Tnde^iendence ad creauttent^erd in 1992. /fiiidon iaild in tAe ^tecuard de/iart(nent; THicAael id an/4.^. Sto^/tin<^ Ccf t^e S9"l{ o^^iee in "Dania. "pia. are (^ront (e^t) 'Ke(un. tpre(^ and T^atricdi df(uare^—t^e -lond a/ rpie(^ dflaare^ UA4O Jaitd ad a Ty7}(/f(P aboard t^e Seali^t ^^ina Sea. "THi^uet IRo^led 6rin^d ttid cAildren (uitA Aim. to tAe S97d AaCC in San puan. \r ,;. : • "' ' it-'' \-" j|7 >: • i"--- •1 ••.-• • �18 FE8RUARY1994 SEAFARERS LOG Cleveland's Crew Readies for Pirate Threats boarding," he says. "We also con­ duct daylight transits of those high-risk areas when possible. We secure and limit access to the Keeping U.S. military bases deck house . . . and we keep the stocked with food and other stem and main deck area as wellnecessary supplies is the job of lighted as possible." the SlU-crewed USNS Cleveland. Unlicensed crewmembers also The Military Sealift Com­ receive thorough weapons train­ mand (MSC)-contracted vessel ing in Diego Garcia, for use when travels to U.S. Navy bases in Sing­ they are on watch aboard ship. apore, Guam and Diego Garcia - • *• -V' vif; Caudle emphasizes that he and on an average of every three I ^ weeks. But voyages to these bases the rest of the crew recognize the potential danger, "But we don't do have a drawback as the Cleveland must sail through lose any sleep over it. We have a responsibility to be prepared, and pirate-infested waters. Although morale aboard the we do everything we can to min­ Cleveland is good, the crewmem- imize risk." Preparing the tables for a meal Is Indeed, Oiler Marc Ponia- AB Shawn Orr takes the ship's helm as Capt. Ricky Caudle observes. Steward/Utility Frank Casby Jr. bers are quite serious about taking steps to combat the growing prob­ towski sums up the positive at­ lem of piracy in the Far East. titude which permeates the ves­ Despite a steady increase in at­ sel: "Being on the water is a way tacks from 1991 through 1993— of life and a livelihood that I've :::::::: particularly in the Hong enjoyed from the first minute we iifllf ill; IIMIl Kong-Luzon-Hainan areas and pulled away from the dock." He started with the SIU in 1991, the waters just outside Sing­ a/A//v apore—the Cleveland has sailed working aboard the passenger without incident, thanks in part to steamboat, the Delta Queen. its extensive safeguarding The Cleveland carries basic measures. stores such as frozen and Captain Ricky Caudle notes refrigerated cargo, spare parts for that a piracy watch is maintained machinery, fuel and "other during 12 of the voyage's 26 general cargo which could in­ days, when the vessel is in a rela­ clude anything and everything," tively high-risk area. "We in­ said a spokesperson for MSC. crease our speed to about 21 knots The MSC provided the photos OS Wescott Reiss checks some to make it more difficult for accompanying this article. of the tanks on deck. Working In the engine room Is Oiler Marc Ponlatowski. MSC Ship Handles Navy Supply Runs USRS Wilkes Crew Helps Make Pres. Adams' Mission a 'Complete Success' Holiday Meal Bosun Jerry Hill and the SIU deck crew of the USNS Wilkes were praised for the efficient and professional way they jperformed their jobs during a recent sur­ Seafarers aboard the President Adams vey conducted aboard the research vessel. spent Christmas day at sea between San Naval Oceanographic Office Chief Pedro, Calif, and Hong Kong, enjoying a Scientist Charles Robinson, a veteran of special holiday meal prepared by the gal­ 15 years of current meter operations, ley gang. stated, "In all my experience of planting In a letter detailing the festivities. As­ current meters over the years, Wilkes' sistant Cook Peter Lup wrote that the seamen are the best I have had the pleasure food was "possibly the best and fanciest to work with. I look forward to returning of any U.S.-flag containership." The master craftsmen behind the to this fine ship." cullnarary festivities aboard the Presi­ The Adams galley gang consists of Operating from its overseas home of Chief Steward Alan HoUinger, Chief dent Adams are (from left) Chief Steward Sasebo, Japan, the Wilkes sailed for the Cook Bernhard Rombach and Assis­ Alan Hollinger, Assistant Cook Peter Lup Yellow Sea on November 15 to study and Chief Cook Bernhard Rombach. tant Cook Lup. ocean currents. Chief Mate Fred Assistant Cook Lup noted that the "The actual layout and design of the Smallwood, who provided the Seafarers food took a week," Hollinger told a crew of the President Adams is like a big LOG with the photographs for this stoty, noted that because the Yellow Sea is quite OS Junior Serene assembles current reporter from the Seafarers LOG, "but family. "Everyone works exceptionally shallow, a study of its currents can provide meter elements before they are lowered the preparations—planning the menu well with one another, which gives the and ordering the stores—took place vessel a sense of camaraderie," he said. valuable oceanographic data for study and into the sea. before leaving port." analysis. All three steward department mem­ Between Korea and China, crewmem­ specifically selected intervals. A small The appetizer table consisted of bers are Seafarers and former members bers placed a total of 10 current meters in propeller measures velocity while direc­ everything from deviled eggs to stuffed of the Marine Cooks and Stewards various locations selected by the scientists. tion is referenced by an on-board magnetic New Zealand mussels with tomato (MC&S), having joined before that Current meters, which are battery compass in each meter. Some arrays con­ mousse and salami coronets. Hollinger union riierged with the Atlantic, Gulf, powered, are programmed to sample the tain as many as eight current meters at also prepared a special platter of sn^oked Lakes and Inland Waters District velocity and direction of the current at various depths. Norwegian salmon surrounded by cream (AGLIWD) of the SIU in 1978. Smallwood recalled that planting the cheese, onions and cucumbers. Lobster Lup joined the MC&S in 1968 in the current arrays was somewhat dangerous bisque and Caesar salad were served port of San Francisco and has upgraded and required excellent seamanship by the at the Lundeberg School in 1982 and crewmembers. "The current meter arrays before the main course, which consisted 1983. Hollinger joined the MC&S in of the traditional turkey, ham and beef. were long and cumbersome, arid the last 1976, also in the port of San Francisco item to enter the water on each planting run Apple, pumpkin and mincemeat pies as and completed the steward recertificawas the anchor—generally a 3,000 pound well as a krans cake (a Norwegian ring tion course at Piney Point in 1987. Recer­ section of ship anchor chain," he wrote in cake) were served as dessert. "We really put a lot of work into the tified Steward Bernhard Rombach sails his account of the recent mission. He noted out of the port of San Francisco. that due to the skill and attention to detail feast, but that is not unusual for this team. Seafarers crew the steward department of the deck department, led by Bosun Hill, We work hard on every meal that we on the American President Lines' con­ serve," recalled Hollinger. "We were the mission w^ a complete success. tainership, while members of the Sailors' The Wilkes, owned by the Military commended by everyone, and that really Union of the Pacific man the deck depart­ Sealift Command (MSC) and operated by makes a meal for us, especially when we ment. The Marine Firemen's Union Bay Ship Management, is sponsored by work this hard." provides engine department personnel. the Naval Oceanographic Office and He noted that the holiday repast The President Adams sails from the operates / throughout the Pacific Ocean, served 21 crewmembers in all, but be­ port of Oakland, Calf, to Yokohama and Data collected by the oceanographers aid cause the food was served continuously Kobe, Japan; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; and the agency in its quest for greater under­ throughout the day, there was not miich Hong Kong before returning to San Assembling the meter array are OS Rudy standing of oceans and their charac­ leftover. Pedro, Calif, and Oakland. teristics. Alcala (left) and Bosun Jerry Hill. A ^Stunner* • /• •;../ • 'J s,<aSws;- its;.'.-; �SEAFAKERS LOG FEBRUARY 1994 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 16,1993 —JANUARY 15,1994 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans JsKksonville San Francisco 2^? Wilmington 24 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port 20 New York 2 Philadelphia Baltimore 6 Norfolk 7 Mobile New Orleans 11 Jacksonville 13 San Francisco 42 Wilmington 11 20 Seattle 3 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 5 Houston 3 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 154 Totals Port 11 New York Philadelphia 0 0 Baltimore 2 Norfolk 1 Mobile 7 New Orleans 3 Jacksonville 14 San Francisco 6 Wilmington 9 Seattle 3 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 3 Houston 0 Louis St 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 62 Totals Totals All Departments 584 DECK DEPARTMENT 1 35 21 10 30 - 44 . 0 397 1 •4 8 12 22 23 28 ^ 27 '1 0 2 2 1 7 5 0 0 2 1 0 ym 2 ?0;!? 10 0 VJ.\ 6 6 5 0 7 8 ^ 3 5 M. 13 30 • - g 0 14 9 33 32 '- V i;27' 25 mi:: 17 0 290 1 54 10 1 5 6 9 6 12 MM 5 0 10 7 V:l-- m:: 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 :M 0 85 0 14 46 2 5 13 11 9 12 27 19 17 11 53 9 2 23 2 261 14 1 3 7 0 6 2 2 ... ,• 1 4 1 57 780 192 n 0 0 0 105 ^ 399 569 29 -•:i •'[rr ^ 18 5 2 9 10 20 11 12 21 22 24 .78 19 ,9 6 36 0 1 25 24 12 14 ^2" 11 0 0 158 279 /:• 'i>r-^- / J:'. 0 33 0 0 0 128 35 5 6 16 0 15 9 9 12 9 10 125 10 0 0 0 261 1.071 1306 433 m 28 It; 11 11 10 ® V.-"':; 'fc 0 1 0 1 2 4 2 0 3 14 1 0 73 3 9 36 23 32 23 32 30 24 12 108 26 5 22 3 461 18 1 2 10 2 17 v"\'- , 118 • 2 0 9 4 0 16 1 15 •^22:;: STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 13 13 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 9 3 3 1 1 6 7 0 3 3 m: 1 5 10 8 0 8 - 29 5 0 1 13 0 5 5 14 1 0 1 5 2 0 5 3 J'S: m 5 9 0 0 1 1 0 0 v: 3 I-'1 0 0 0 62 4 62 112 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 5 28 •• 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 5 8 1 1 12 2 1 7 3 1 •? • 4 . 15 0 19 7 ;:;3v '5-,*: .5 J 2 17 5 1 6 3 7 13 1 9 :i • 0 19 0 0 '• 0 163 36 5 6 10 16 9 0 0 0 85 ill 10 7 •• "Reeistered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the •, .V' Jl! - V •' ,Vi' 3 March & April 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, inland Waters ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs 19 .• < Piney Point Monday, March 7, April 4 New York Tuesday: March 8, April 5 Philadelphia Wednesday: March 9, April 6 Baltimore Uiursday: March 10, April 7 Norfolk i Thursday: March 10, April 7 iiilil Jacksonville Thursday: March 10, April 7 Algonac Friday: March 11, April 8 Houston Monday: March 14, April 11 New Orleans Tuesday: March 15, April 12 — _— Mobile , , Wednesday: March 16, April 13 San Francisco Thursday: March 17, April 14 • Wilmington Monday: March 21, April 18 Seattle Friday: March 25, April 22 , San Juan ^ Thursday: March 10, April 7 St Louis Friday: March 18, April 15 | Honolulu \ " - '' Friday: March 18, April 15 , . DulUth • Wednesday: March 16, April 13 , Jersey City Wednesday: March 23, April 20 New Bedford Tuesday: March 22, April 19 V ^ •-.•C • > . '' V ill: Each port's me^ngstarte at 10:30 ajn. -r- Personals ROBERT DANIEL SMITH Please contact your daughter. Sunny Smith, at P.O. Box 95, Augres, MI 48703. DONALD EVANS Please contact Rebecca Forsythe (regarding Maxine Forsythe) at 1053 E. Spruce Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. .'Wi Correction: The Real Bosun Kingsley " • •• •'•? A photograph taken aboard the Sea-Land Explorer which ran on page 21 of the November 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG misidentified the ship's bosun, Jack Kingsley. Brother Kingsley has been an SlU member since 1962. Aboard the Sea-LandExp/orer are (from left) AB George Fries, Patrolman Robert Scrivens, Bosun Jack Kingsley, AB G. Mlla^ Jr. and AB Anthony Sabatini. �ssssy:';:4 :• ^ ^ FE0RUARY1994 20 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory DECEMBER 16,1995 —^ JANUARY 15,1994 Michael Sacco CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority President •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH John Fay All Groups All Groups All Groups Secretary-Treasurer Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL ClasSL Class NP Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President DECK DEPARTMENT Port Augustin Tellez 6 25 0 0 15 5 6 . . 33 Vice President Collective Bargaining 0 Algonac ENGINE DEPARTMENT George McCartnCT Port Vice President West Go oast , .5 0 6 1 4 0 6 Algonac Roy A. "Buck" Mercer STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Vice President Government Services ;••• 0 1 ••',4 ' "'44 0 lf,:7: JackCafTey 2 '• 5 • Algonac 0 Vice President Atlantic Coast ENTRY DEPARTMENT . Port ByronKelley o'.; 0 yfy'O: t • 9 0 4 0 Algonac Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corcey Vice President Gulf Coast 19 51 0 0 22 10 48 12 0 Totals All Departments * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. HEADQUARTERS ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 DECEMBER 16,1993 — JANUARY 15,1994 (313)794-4988 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED •TOTAL REGISTERED BALTIMORE All Groups All Groups All Groups 1216 E. Baltimore St. Class A Class B Class C , Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Baltimore, MD 21202 DECK DEPARTMENT Region (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 0 0 2 0 0 Atl^tic Coast 705 Medical Arts Building 0 0 1 10 2 11 1 31 Gulf Coast Duluth, MN 55802 0 0 46 0 0 Lakes & Inland Waters 0 :•::'D; (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 2 17 56 0 54 3 77 West Coast 2 606 Kalihi St. 3 27 62 Totals 0 56 89 6 108 Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Region HOUSTON Atlantic Coast 1221 Pierce St. Gulf Coast 0 0 2 0 0 I 3 Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 Lakes & Inland Wate: 9 _ 0 P .'1?, 2 '4 0 -0' 0 ;i JACKSONVILLE West Coast 0 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 3315 Liberty St. Totals 11 0 2 3 0 1 40 3 3 Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 Region STEWARD DEPARTMENT JERSEY CITY Atlantic Coast 1 0 0 0 0 0 . 2, 0 0 99 Montgomery St. r "• 0 '.'''Tn 0 . . " 0• 0 • --l: •• ,-0' V . "8 Gulf Coast Jersey City. NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 Lakes & Inland Waters MOBILE West Coast 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Totals Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD Totals All Departments 45 30 69 0 63 147 127 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. (508)997-5404 »* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 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Philadelphia, PA 19148 5201 Auth Way If you have moved recently or feel (215)336-3818 If you are getting more than one Camp Springs, MD 20746 PINEY POINT rP.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 : HOME ADDRESS FORM (PLEASE PRINT) 2/94 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 Name (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO Phone No. ( 350 Fremont St. San FranciscOi CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Address Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop I6V2 / I Social Security No. Book No. Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 n Pensioner Active SIU SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Other Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 This address should remaln ln the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON I 5ION. Broad Ave. (Signed). I Wilmington, CA 90744 I I (310)549-4000 I ••r 3 WW- Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters 1-4 •:4 Are You Missing Important Mail? " y-{- • '• • ".•'.' I. ' • '' J J -• Hv: ::s, �FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Seafaring in Savannah During the Depression To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done 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 happiness and health in the days ahead. •iPh- -mj'- T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 18 SIU members. Sixteen of those signing off sailed deep sea, while one each sailed in the inland and Atlantic Fishermen divisions. Brothers Alfonso Armada and Norwood Bryant com­ pleted bosun recertjfication courses at Piney Point while brothers Joseph Pitetta and William Justi completed the steward recertificatipn course. Of the retiring Seafarers, 10 served in the U.S. military: four in the Navy, three in the Coast Guard and three in the Air Force. Of all the Seafarers signing off this month. Brother Isidore Kyriakas sailed the longest— having received his union book in 1949. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Armada, Bryant, Pitetta, Justi and Kyriakas as well as the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA ALBERT AMABILE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. A Brooklyn, N.Y. native. he sailed in both the engine and deck departments. He upgraded at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1982. Brother Amabile served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947. He still calls Brooklyn home. NORWOOD BRYANT, 65, joined the union in 1962 in the port of Baltimore. A North Carolina na­ tive, he suc­ cessfully completed the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1982. Brother Bryant served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1946 to 1951. He retired to Clinton, N.C. STEVE GIANOUTSOS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Greece, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Gianoutsos upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1953. Brother Gianoutsos still calls Greece home. EPIFANIO HIPOLITO, 65, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of New York. A native of the Philippines, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Hipolito upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. He retired to Daly City, Calif. ALFONSO ARMADA, 65, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Philadelphia, he successfully completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Armada calls Baltimore home. WILLIAM JUSTI, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1983 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he successfully completed the steward recertifica­ tion program at the Lundeberg School in 1991. Brother Justi resides in Holiday, Fla. DAVID KELLEY, 68, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in Los An­ geles, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Kelley upgraded at Piney Point in 1976. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Kelley lives in HoUydale, CaUf. ISIDORE KYRIAKAS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. A native of Greece, he sailed in the: deck department. Brother Kyriakas calls Metairie, La. home. ENGELBERT LENZ, 62, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. Bom in Ger­ many, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Lenz upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. Jle resides in Wilmington, Calif. JOSE MATA,62, joined the union in 1963 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Costa Rica, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Mata retired to Metairie, La. GRAFTON PIERCE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. Bom in Vorth Carolina, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Pierce served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1953. He calls [louston home. JOSEPH PITETTA, 64, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York. A Brooklyn, N.Y. native, he successfully completed the steward recertification course at Piney 21 Point in 1983. Brother Pitetta served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1952. He retired to Las Vegas, Nev. FRANK RIDRIGS, 68, joined the union in 1962 in his native Baltimore. Brother Ridrigs sailed in the steward department. He still calls Baltimore home. EDGAR SCHROCK, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of San Francisco. A Kalona, Iowa native, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Schrock upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Schrock lives in Ocean Park, Wash. RALPH TAYLOR, 56, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Stonewall, Miss., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Taylor still calls Stonewall home. ANGELES VARTHOLOMEOS, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of New York. A native of Greece, he sailed in both the en­ gine and steward departments. Brother Vartholomeos upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He retired to Hoboken, N.J. INLAND ELVESTER SANDERS, 65, joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of South Carolina, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Sanders served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1961. He retired to Tampa, Fla. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN Editors note: Jim Smith, charter member of the Seafarers, recently sent the following story and accompanying photos to the Seafarers LOG. Brother Smith, 75, signed on with the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed with the union, in both the deck and engine departments, through the Korean Conflict and then became an officer with Dis­ trict 2-MEBA, now the American Maritime Officers. He retired 10 years ago as a chief engineer. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Brother Smith lives in Seat­ tle with his wife. He says he is in good health and owns a sailboat. "We have a lot of Jim with it." I t was only by luck that I didn't get picked up by the local min­ ions of the law and sent out to Judge Brown's pea farm to hoe peas for 30 days. This was the winter of 1939 in Savannah, Ga. and the Great Depression still was strangling the economy. For me and four fellow Seafarers, the prospect of getting a ship anytime soon seem^ pretty dim. That winter in Savtmnah was cold—so cold that there were icicles hanging from timbers under the dock where our union hall was located, in an office on the second floor of an old warehouse. There was a potbellied wood stove in the hall which we kept burning, and on which we had a stew pot. Every day, the five of us would venture into the city to scrounge whatever we could from the local merchants: a few potatoes, a couple carrots, a soup bone from a butcher shop and some day-old (read week-old) bread. It all went into the stew pot. But even though we were al­ most always hungry, we usually managed to keep our sense of humor. One of our group was a disenchanted cowboy turned seaman. He wrote on the black­ board in the union hall, "If you think sailing the north Atlantic in the winter is tough, try punching cows on the plains of Montana!" But getting back to Judge Brown... It didn't matter to him and the Savannah police depart­ ment that we all were members in good standing of the Seafarers International Union. If you looked like a good prospect— and didn't have a yankee ac­ cent—you were selected to do 30 days of free labor on the farm. 1 was an especially good can­ didate, since I had come up from Puerto Rico several weeks before and had no warm clothing, and therefore looked decidedly out of place among people dressed in heavy jackets and hats. However, I had learned evasive tactics as a U.S. Marine, and my good luck held. Brother Smith still enjoys sailing. There was a church a few blocks from the union hall that conducted Sunday evening ser­ vices, and «we soon discovered that if we sat quietly, listened to a long sermon and sang a couple religious songs, we would get a bowl of oyster stew with two soda crackers! Any old port in a storm. Finally, about the middle of February, an Isthmian Lines ship came steaming into port that needed a seaman for the 12 to 4. Since this was a non-union ship that paid lower wages and had poorer wcridng conditions, our port agent asked if I would take the job and try to get some of the crew to join the SIU—^which of course1was happy to do. (Also, we had been pretty well scraping the bottom of that stew pot die last few days!) I had a slight problem in that the ship was three miles from the union hall and I didn't have a nickel for bus fare. But I was 21 years old and strong, so there was little choice but to shoulder my sea bag and start hiking. It was dark, cold and windy along the Savannah waterfront and I had to stop and rest several times. It was late evening when I arrived at the SS Steel Age. She was a rusty old Hog Islander built during World War I. (We some­ times called her the Stone Age.) 1 struggled up the gangway and went aft to the seaman's quarters, threw my bag on a bunk and then went amidship to the crew messroom. I took all of the night lunch (which is for the crew on watch) out of the refrigerator and ate it all! During that long voyage to India, I never heard the last of it. In the winter of 1941 the Steel Age was lost to enemy action when she ran afoul of the German submarine U129. All hands perished, including my two watch partners on the 12 to 4. I had left the ship in Calcutta, due to illness, so I did not make that final voyage. LOUIS BIONDO, 63, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. A Boston native, he served in the U.S. Navy for several years. Brother Biondo still calls Gloucester home. • • H"- Correction In the December 1993 Seafarers LOG, Richard McCausland's residence was in­ correctly noted. Brother McCausland, 66, ives in Punta Gorda, Fla. " -I" 'II '6^' ' This 1940 photo shows Smith during off-watch time aboard the Steel Age. The vessel was sunk a year later by a German U-boat. i-Vv-vV- J �22 FEBRUARY 1994 5£4filil£fl5 LOG ii-'; ;.-K Final Deiiaituifia DEEP SEA FRANK CAMARILLO Pensioner Frank Camarillo, 92, passed away December 19. A native of the Philip­ pines, he began his sail­ ing career with the SIU in 1960 in the port of Seattle. Brother Camarillo sailed as a cook, wiper and deck maintenance utility. He retired in July 1977. GORDON CHAMBERS Pensioner Gordon Chambers, 72, died Januarys. Bom in the Bronx, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Cham­ bers sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in Etecember 1973. JOHN CHERRY Pensioner John Cherry, 72, passed away Decem­ ber 30. A North Carolina na­ tive, he joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Cher­ ry successfully completed the steward recertification program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1982. He retired in August 1988. HAROLD DELATTE Pensioner Harold Delatte, 72, died December 24. Bom in Lockport, La., he signed on with the SIU in 19W in the port of Houston. Brother Delatte sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. sailed as a chief steward. He retired in late 1985. began receiving his pension in Oc­ tober 1988. GEORGE TRIPLETT FERNANDO ROA JOHN GREEN Pensioner Fer­ Pensioner George Triplett, 68, died December 30. A Texas native, he nando Roa, Pensioner John Green, 65, passed joined the SIU in 1955 in the port 75, passed away December 31. A native of away Decem­ of Baltimore. Brother Triplett Newport News, Va., he joined the sailed in the deck department. He ber 21. A na­ Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Bal­ served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 tive of the timore. Brother Green graduated to 1946. He retired in April 1987. Philippines, from the bosun recertification signed on he course at the Lundeberg School in with the SIU 1975. He served in the U.S. Army in 1950 in the INLAND from 1945 to 1947. Brother Green port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Roa retiredin July 1991. sailed in the steward department. JOHN BUTCHER JOHNMEDVESKY He retired in June 1983. Pensioner Pensioner John Medves- THOMAS SNOWDEN John Butcher, ky, 70, died 74, died December 31. Thomas Snowden, 56, suffered a January 11. A Bom in Penn­ fatal heart attack January 3 while native of sailing as an AB aboard the sylvania, he Dodison, La., began his SIU Guayama. Bom in St. Thomas, V.I., he signed on he joined the union in 1960 in the sailing career with the port of New York. He worked in all in 1943 in the Seafarers in three departments before sailing port of Bal1958 in the timore. Brother Medvesky sailed in regularly as a member of the deck port of New Orleans. Boatman gang beginning in the early 1960s. the engine department. He began Butcher last sailed as a tugboat cap­ Brother Snowden also served in the receiving his pension in December tain. He upgraded at the Lundeberg U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958. 1986. School in 1976. Boatman Butcher retired in October 1981. WILSON TORRES GEORGE MH^O Pensioner VALENTIN "SONNY'' Pensioner Wilson Tor­ COLUNGA George Milo, res, 71, 77, passed Sonny Colunga, 28, passed away passed away away Decem­ July 25,1993. Bom in Falfurrias, December 21. ber 26. A na­ Texas, he joined the SIU in 1990 in Bom in Puer­ tive of the port of Houston. Boatman to Rico, he Sacramento; Colunga sailed as a DEU aboard began his sail­ Calif., he G&H Towing Company vessels. ing career joined the with the union in 1959 Seafarers in 1943 in the port of ELMER GOFF in the port of San Francisco. New York. Brother Torres sailed Brother Milo sailed in the deck Pensioner as a chief cook. He began receiving department. He retired in August Elmer Goff, his pension in February 1976. 1981. 67, died December 28. RUFUSWOODARD FRANCISCO PINEIRO •A native of Pensioner Dante, Va., he Pensioner Rufus began his sail­ Francisco Woodard,73, ing career Pineiro, 85, passed away died January with the December 27. 4. Bora in, union in 1968 Bom in Puerto Rico, in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boat­ Texas, he man Goff sailed in the steward he joined the joined the department. He sailed with Allied Seafarers in union in 1940 Towing and Interstate Oil Com­ 1941 in the in the port of port of New pany. Boatman Goff served in the Mew York. Brother Woodard York. Brother Pineiro sailed in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1965. He MORRIS HILL Pensioner Morris Hill, 71, passed away January 10. Bom in Isle of White County, Va., he joined the Seafarers in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Hill sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Boatman Hill retired in March 1987. Army from 1942 to 1943. He began receiving his pension in August 1986. engine department. He began receiving his pension in July 1971. RAILROAD MARINE HENRY KRINKE Pensioner Henry Krinke, 89, died Decem­ ber 15. A na­ tive of East Norwalk, Conn., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Krinke sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in August 1969. ERNEST SEAGORD Pensioner Ernest Seagord, 77, passed away January 7. A Bronx, N.Y. native, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Mew York. Brother Seagord sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Seagord retired in July 1970. HARVEY WILLIAMS Pensioner Harvey Williams, 59, died December 10. He signed on with-the Seafarers in 1959 in his na­ tive Norfolk, Va. Brother Williams sailed in the deck department for Chesapeake & Ohio Railway marine operation. Brother Wil­ liams served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954. He retired in June 1990. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlan­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified publicaccountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agree­ ments specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ sements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority ^e protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are )osted and available in all union lalls. If members believe there have been violations of their ship­ ping or seniority rights as con­ tained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are availab e in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on theproper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a membw believes' that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, of­ ficer or member. It also has refrained froni publishing articles deemed harmfu to the union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sep­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ ports. The stitutional responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the ex­ ecutive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one in­ dividual' to carry out this respon­ sibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU un­ less an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason imless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be mrrfe without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an offici^ receipt, but feels that he or she should not have b»een required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- TIONS. Copies of the* SIU con­ stitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to fai^arize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mqmber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests oit maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employ- ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political, candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is: / Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. • �•'. •* • '--'ir. •- FEBRUARY 1994 Ife I ^xh SEAFARERS LOG Paul Domes, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director P. Kanauos, Steward Delegate Michael Gramer. Chairman updated crew on payoff. No beefs or disputed OT Crew extended vote of The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ reported. thanks to steward department for board minutes as poSsibie. On occasion, because of space Thanksgiving dinner. imitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for pubiication. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), September 22—Chairman Maurilio Zepeda, Secretary Mark Flores, Deck Delegate Grady Steward, Engine Delegate Doug Smith. Chairman reminded crew to keep mess hall and lounge clean. He advised crewmembers to use caution while on the beach in Panama Canal Zone. Crewmembers discussed new con­ tract outlined in Seafarers LOG. No beefs or (lisputed OT reported. Crew requested clarification of medical benefits for dependants in new contract. Special vote of thanks was extended to steward department for job well done. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), October 21—Chairman Billy Hill, Secretary O. Castagnino. Educational Director Gene Wheelis, Deck Delegate Jimmy Cross, Engine Delegate W.C. Weekley, Steward Delegate AJ. Jordan. Chairman noted flag flown half staff in port of Beaumont, Texas for Pumpman Milton "Willie" Williams killed on OMI Charger. He asked crew to sq)arate plastics from trash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed SIU pension plan. Steward delegate reported ftesh milk, fruit, and produce not ordered before departure. Next port: Callao, Peru. LA/G>l/?/ES(ETC), October 18— Chairman Ulus Veach, Secret^ Doyle Cornelius, Educational Director Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Ralph Neal, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair; man reminded crewmembers to read current issue of Seafarers LOG for new contract highlights. He noted crew should also read Memorandum of Understanding in ETC contract. Secretary asked crewmembers to rewind and return videotapes. Treasurer reported $375 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested clarification of new benefits. Vote of thanks'given to galley gang for job well done. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), October 31— Chairman Ronald Charles, Secretary Howard Williams, Educational Director C. Jefferson, Deck Delegate Mark Downey, En­ gine Delegate Nathaniel Gaten. Chairman noted the last trip was to Chile with payoff in port of New Orleans. He reported crewmembers and officers extended special vote of thanks to deck department for job well done. Secretary an­ nounced load of wheat delivered to Sri Lanka and union mail received. He noted overhead in crew's mess hall and lounge repaired. Disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew stated steward department doing ex­ cellent job preparing healthy menus for members. Crew re­ quested repairs for VCR as well as a new tape rewinder. SEALIFTCARIBEANmC), Oc­ tober 19—Chairman M.T. Mar­ quette. Chairman advised crew to keep lounge and mess hall cle^. He announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun thanked deck department for excel­ lent job in tanks. Crew requested new mattresses and individual keys for rooms. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Houston. USNS PERSISTENT iVSMM), October 7—Chairman David Condino. Deck Delegate Albert Aus­ tin, Engine Delegate David Becker, Steward Delegate Rachael Figueiredo. Chairman thanked crewmembers for not smoking during meal hours. Chairman passed around official crew list for members to fill in book numbers and seniority. He reported list will be forwarded to headquarters. Medical Services Officer Denis Hunt announced medical attention available any hour not just during sick call. He reminded crewmembers in cases of emergency, to notify mate on watch who will immediately page him. No beefs or disputed OT repeated. Entire crew thanked steward department for excellent meals. GUS W. DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), November 14Chairman.John Wolfe, Secretary W. G. Mundy, Educational Dir^tor M. Vacca, Deck Delegate Mil­ ton Lindsey, Engine Delegate Ron Day. Chairman requested copy of new contract be sent when ready. He urged crewmembos not to slam doors in passageways because others are sleeping. He advised crew to use caution on deck due to dangerous winter weather conditions. He en­ couraged members to clean rooms before signing off vessel. No beefs or disputed OT rqxrrted. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Iceland. ITB GROTON(Sheridan Transpor­ tation), November 28—Chairman N. Matthey, Secretary R. Seligman. Educational Director R. Zajac, Deck Delegate B. Foun­ tain, Engine Delegate Angel Bruno, Steward Delegate Michael Hamnlock. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in port Decem­ ber 1. Secretary stated ship needs new TV antenna. He urged mem- " hers to donate to SPAD. Education­ al director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. En­ tire crew extended special thanks to AMERICAN CORMORANT steward department for exceptional (Osprey Shipping), November 29— Thanksgiving dinner. Next port: Chairman Charles Simmons, Port Reading, N.J. Secretary George Jordanides, Educational Director John Groom, ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), November 7— Deck Delegate Calvin Patterson, Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary Steward Department Robert Wright Jr. Educational director ad­ Joseph Emidy, Educational Direc­ tor John Bennifield, Deck vised members to upgrade at LunDelegate Marvin Mason, Engine deberg School and posted Delegate Carlos Bonefont, scholarship information. Crew re­ Steward Delegate Jack Hart. quested new microwave ovoi and iron. Deck delegate reported disputed Educational director advised mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. No OT. No beefs or disputed OT beefs or disputed OT reported. nqported by engine or steward Crew requested patrolman to help delegates. Engine department re­ clarify certain aspects of new con­ quested lifting harness. Crew said tract. Crew gave vote of thanks to crew lounge decorated for Christmas. galley gang for job well done. Next Next port: Rota, Spain. port: New York. AMERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Marine), November 21^—Chairman LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), November 21—Chair­ Billy Hill, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, man T. Burrell, Secretary James Educational Director Gene Thacker, Educational Director Wheelis, Deck Delegate Jimmy Walter Chancy. Chairman noted Cross, Engine Delegate William voyage to Haifa, Israel was success­ Weekley. Chairman urged mem­ ful. No beefs or disputed OT separate plastics and dis­ bers to reported. Crew discussed the Clin­ cussed fine if it is not done ton administration's proposed properly. He asked crewmembers health care plan. not to smoke in mess room and lounge. Secretary advised crew to LIBERTY STAR (Liberty upgrade skills at Piney Point. He Maritime), November 21—Chair­ added it is a fine facility where man J. Noff, Secretary H. Jones. every member should upgrade. Secretary advised those with Educational director announced enough seatime to upgrade skills at scholarship letter and postws were Lundeberg School. He thanked received. No brefs or disputed OT crewmembers for keeping ship rqxjrted. Crew thanked galley gang clean. No beefs or disputed OT for improved menu. Next port reported. Crew voiced vote of Portland, Ore. thanks to steward department for COVE TRADER (Cove Tankers), great food. Crew requested head cleaner for VCR, new dryer filter November 5—Chairman Michael i Sutton, Secretary Bobby Fletcher, and new washing machine. Crew wished happy holidays to entire Educational Director Richard SIU. Next port: New Orleans. Gracey, Engine Delegate William Marshall. Chairman announced layoff. Secretary noted smooth sail- LNG ARIES (ETC). November 21—Chairman Ulus Veach, ng. Educational director advised Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educa­ members to upgrade skills at Luntional Director Riley Donahue, deberg School and donate to Deck Delegate Ralph Neal, En­ SPAD. Crew requested new TV gine Delegate Kevin Conklin, and antenna. Chairman reminded Steward Delegate Ut^ang crewmembers to use safety precau­ Nurdjaja. Bosup reminded crewtions while working on ^eck. Crew memlrers to keep lounge clean and also paused in memory of Brother ' rewind and return videotapes tp Milton Williams and others who video library. Educational director perished on OMI Charger. urged memters to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Treasurer reported GALVESTON BAYiSea-Lsmd Service), November 21—Chairman $451 in ship's fund. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Sea/arers LOGs received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. NEWARK BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 7—Chairman D. Marcus, Secretary Nathaniel Bat­ tle, Educational Director Angel Mercado, Engine Delegate Wil­ liam Smith, Steward Delegate Miguel Pabon. Chairman advised crew to use safety first to keep ship and crew healthy and accident free. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent job. OMI PLATTE(OMT), November 23—Chairman Jerry Borucki, Secretary K. Dewitt, Educational Director Alex Resendez, Deck Delegate J. Heatherly, Steward 23 No beefs or disputed OT. Crew listed new fans, mattresses and blankets received in Pearl Harbor. Crew reported smooth sailing and gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Crew noted look­ ing forward to Australia and An­ tarctic voyages. Next port: Singapore. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (SeaLand Service), November 14Chairman James Davis, Secretary A. Robinson, Educational Director H. Hamholz, Steward Delegate John Iverson. Chairman discussed new contract and medical and pen­ sion plan with crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted radio in crew lounge needs repairs. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND A TLANTIC (SeaLand Service), November 7— Chairman Bill Stoltz, Secretary F. A Thanksgiving Day Repast The steward department aboard the Sgt. Mate} Kocakgets a rousing vote of thanks for the special Thanksgiving Day dinner from QMED Bud Tuttle, who sent this photo to the LOG. From the left are Chief Cook Albert A. Hendricks, Steward Assistant Gilbert Bonito, Steward Assis­ tant Allen L. Hendricks, Steward Tony Piazza and (kneeling) Third Cook George Carter. Delegate C. Willey. Chairman thanked steward department for job well done and keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed posting of sailing board 8 hours before shifts and availability of movies. Chairman thanked entire Platte crew for going out of their way to donate food and clothing to orphans. Next port: Wilmington, Del. OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), November 21—Chairman Michael Ventry, Secretary I.R. Fletcher, Education­ al Director L. Gracia Jr., Deck Delegate William Boyd, Steward Delegate H. Batiz. Chairman an­ nounced new chairs and VCR for crew recreation room received. He reported ship's itinerary uncertain. He advised members to take ad­ vantage of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center and donate to SPAD. Secretary stated all repairs completed except tile in crew mess room. He reported crew anxious to receive news on new contract upon arrival. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman noted scholar­ ship posters arrived. Crew reported fliey enjoyed movies on new TV and VQl. The orew thanked gall^ gang for clean and neat dining area and ex­ cellent food. Crewmembers exnessed deep sorrow over passing of Jnsey Williams, a good union rrother and SIU official. Next port Vew Orleans. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN Ocean Shipholding), November 14—Chairman James Martin, Secretary W. Ferry, Educational director D. Leigh, Deck Delegate )ana Naze, Engine Delegate Dean )obbins. Steward Delegate Marge Mack. Educational director up­ dated crewmembers on advantages of jipgrading at Lundeberg School. Costango, Educational Director Arthur Rhymes, Deck Delegate L Desaville, Engine Delegate Tom Migiara, Steward Delegate Ali Hydera. Chairman reported good trip with smooth sailing. He also discussed new contract with crew­ members. Secretary noted payoff will be in Charleston, S.C. He reported voyage stores'will be loaded in Houston. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew requested chairs and carpet in crew lounge be replaced. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for job well done^ SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Larid Service), November 21—Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H.Scypes, Educational Director Dann Manthei, Engine. Delegate Jesus Vazquez, Steward Delegate J.R. Salazar. Chairman stated everything running smooth­ ly. He urg^ all crewmembers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks togalley gang for job well done. Crew requested new TV and antenna. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), November 1— Chairman Harold Berggren, Secretary N. Andrews, Education­ al Director Bermeo Oswald. Bosun encouraged crewmembers to read Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. Chief steward reminded crew garbage is to be separated for . plastic and paper. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: San Juan. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), November 1— Continued on page 24 •• I.- • li" .•,'- ..' �BE'e?.??C'>^iic7-v/n^« V}. '•: ' • • ' • 24 ki-'-^'VY:: FE0RUARY1994 SEAFARERS LOG Ships Digest Continued from page 23 Chairman D. Cella, Secretary L. Pinn, Educational Director John Ross, Deck Delegate Rickie Bur­ gess, Engine Delegate John Day, Steward Delegate C. Lago. Chair­ man noted holiday greetings dead­ line for Seafarers LOG is November 12. He reminded crewmembers to donate to SPAD. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed new con­ tract. Electrician reported new washer ordered for crew laundry. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), November 21—Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa­ tional Director Cardel Dunn, Deck Delegate Mitch Santana, En­ gine Delegate Evaristo Ginez, Steward Delegate Ahdulahilah Mohamed. Chairman stated revisions to new contract received. Secretary thanked Chief Cook Mohamed for outstanding job and excellent food, and noted crew will miss him when he signs off. She reminded crewmembers to lock lounge and movie cabinets when in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman extended spe­ cial thanks to crew for helping to keep laundry and recreation rooms clean. He noted the importance of everyone doing their part to keep ship clean. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for copy of new contract when avail­ able. Crew gave special vote of thanks to steward department for excellent work. Chairman noted ship is always clean and food fan­ tastic. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), November 7— Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educa­ tional Director Walter Stevens, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate Virgllio Hoff­ man. Chairman advised crewmem­ bers signing off to clean rooms. He announced payoff in Tacoma. Wash, and reminded crew to keep rooms locked while in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested larger amount of ground coffee for next voyage be­ cause they drink more of it in cold weather. SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), November 14—Chairman Lance Zollner, Secretaiy W. Wroten, Educational Director/En­ gine Delegate Morten Bang, Deck Delegate George Holland, Steward Delegate Bob Racklin. Chairman reported eveiything run­ ning smoothly. He announced ship scheduled for Russia run first week in December and will return to Manila run upon return. He praised crew for excellent job done. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), November 28— Chairman Jose Ross, Secretary K. Jones, Educational Director J. Walsh, Deck Delegate John Cartos. Engine Delegate W.B. McCants, Steward Delegate S. Bae. Chairman announced payoff in Charleston, S.C. and reported smooth sailing. Secretary urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Educational director reminded members to read Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new washer, diyer, VCR, TV and two recliners for crew lounge. ./ ?, ••., .-V. .' . \- ' ;• . •' lounge and mess hall clean. He reminded members to pick up linen and clean rooms when signing off. Crew extended thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. and upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated Seafarers LOGs received. Crew thanked steward department for nice Thanksgiving and pleasant trip. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (SeaLand Service), November 14Chairman S. Evans, Secretary Robert Castillo, Educational Director Robert Blackwell. Chair­ man reminded crewmembers to separate trash and not throw plastic overboard. He noted smoking rules working well. Educational director urged members to report all broken items to department head and watch safety films. No bqefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good food and job well done. Next port: Oakland, Calif. USNS WILKES (Bay Ship Management), November 14Chairman Jerry Hill, Secretary Kevin Dougherty, Educational Director Gary Dahl, Deck Delegate James Souci, Engine Delegate Jeffrey Willis, Stewed Delegate Donald Mann. Crew' awaiting response to letters sent to headquarters. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to Chief Cook John Gehring for great food and excellent jobdone and wished him well on his vacation. Next port: Sasebo, Japan. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), November 14—Chairman Vnny Pinkham, Secretary Johnny Cruz, Education­ al Director Dan Johnson. Chair­ man noted new contract in effect and questions will be addressed at payoff in New York. Secretary ad­ vised members to vote for politicians who support U.S. maritime. He urged crew to donate to SPAD to help get the best people elected. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to observe safety rules and report any hazards. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks for job well done. Crew wished Chief Cook Robert Outlaw well in his retirement and noted he will be missed by all. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), November 28— Chairman K.C. McGregor, Secretary Donna Jean demons. Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate Steve Cunnin­ gham, Steward Delegate Chris Farrell. Chairman noted barbecue was nice even with rain. He also commended galley gang on Thanksgiving dinner. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), November 15—Chair­ man Lothar Reck, Secretary George Bronson, Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate Julius Udan, Engine Delegate David Bland, Steward Delegate Johnnie McCree. Chair­ man asked contracts department about Sea-Land's efforts to reflag. He reminded crewmerhbers to put plastic articles in "plastic only" bucket. He noted crew needs new washing machine, and asked crewmembers to make every effort to at­ SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Service), November 21—Chair­ tend ship's meetings. Vocational man H.G. Bentz, Secretary S. director asked that copies of new Apodaca, Educational Director C. agreement be furnished to each Henley. Chairman stressed impor­ department as well as officers. SEA-LAND LIBERA TOR (Seatance of donating to SPAD and Treasurer reported $141 in movie Land Service), November 7— upgrading skills at Paul Hall Cen­ fund and $280 in ship's fund. No Chairman Joel Miller, Secretary ter. No beefs or disputed OT beefs or disputed OT reported. M. Kohs, Educational Director E. Crew stated Seafarers LOGs reported. Crew gave vote of thanks Ford. Educational director en­ received. Chairman,asked mem­ couraged members to upgrade to steward department for job well bers to leave copies in crew lounge done. Next port: Honolulu: skills at Lundeberg School. Deck for everyone to read. Bosun delegate reported disputed OT. No SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land thanked crew for keeping crew beefs or disputed OT reported by Service), November 28—Chair­ man D. Leon, Secretary A. Has­ san, Educational Director J. Catching Up on Union News Yarden, Engine Delegate Pedro Flores, Steward Delegate Alex Bonefont. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received in Spain. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Chairman thanked crewmembers for their professionalism and smooth trip. Receiving the latest copies of the Seafarers LOG aboard the Cape Lobosare, from left, Chief Electrician Keith Jordan, QMED Kenneth Pell and Bosun Michael Pell. WESTWARD VENTURE (Interocean Management), November 2—Chairman M.W. Kadderly, Secretaiy R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ tional Director Chris Cunnin­ gham, Deck Delegate Tom Vain, Engine Delegate Alberto Aguiar, Steward Delegate Hussain Bubaker. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman dis­ cussed scholarship information received and urged members to submit application. Crew said it is very happy with increased depen­ dant coverage in new contract. Crew noted job well done by steward department and thanked galley gang for cooperation in keeping crew lounge clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. WESTWARD VENTURE (Interocean Management), November 30—Chairman M.W. Kadderly, Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ tional Director Chris Cunning­ ham, Deck Delegate Thomas Vain Sr., Engine Delegate Alberto Aguiar, Steward Delegate Hus­ sain Bubaker. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to upgrade at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended thanks to steward department for cooperation in keeping lounge and mess hall clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. OVERSEAS ALASKA > Maritime Overseas), December 12—Chairman John McMurtray, Secretaiy S. Redding, Educational Director Cary Pratts, Deck Delegate Glenn Christianson, Stewaid Delegate Thurman Johnson. Chairman discussed new contract with crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new VCR. Crew gave vote of thanks to stewaid department and T.J. Johnson for hard work. Next xrrt: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea~ ,and Service), December 12— Chairman William Mortier, Secretary Sharon Ortiz, Educa­ tional Director K.P. Earhart, Jeck Delegate G. Cudal, Engine delegate R. Raff, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman reported Coast Guard drills last trip went very well. Bosun thanked SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea crew for job well done. Education­ Land Service), November 28— al director reminded crew to watch Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary iob-related movies located in R. Miller, Educational Director B. officers' lounge. He advised memLaindis, Deck Delegate Taher Ab- )ers to upgrade skills at Paul Hall dulla. Engine Delegate Domingo Center as soon as possible, Milla, Steward Delegate Abdul "reasurer reported $261 in movie Hasan. Chairman reported smooth und. No beefs or disputed OT trip and payoff in Tacoma, Wash. reported. Chairman advised mem­ He announced new contract will be bers to read Seafarers LOGs in effect next trip. He extended spe­ monthly. Chairman announced cial vote of thanks to contracts ship into dry dock in Yokohama, department for new three-year Japan for 16 days. Steward agreement. Educational director delegate reported paper plates will lu-ged members to support SPAD be used for cold sandwiches. He also stated that while in yard, crew will be provided night lunch. En­ gine delegate gave word of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Wilkes 'Doc' Tends Crew SlU member Tom "Doc" Jen­ sen, medical services officer aboard the USNS Wilkes, treats any injuries that may occur on the oceanographic sun/ey ship. Here he changes the dressing of a crewman injured when hot water spilled on his foot. SEA-LAND HA WAII (Sea-Land Service), December 5— Chairman G. Hamilton, Secretary G.Taan, Engine Delegate Paul Whalen. Crew thanked Captain C. Lamb for comfortable chairs in crew lounge, new mattresses and sharing movies. Chairman discussed impor­ tance of cleaning room for next per­ son before signing off. Crew discussed using wide variety of fhiits and vegetables for salad bar. Educational director requested up­ dated upgrading schedule. Treasurer reported $165 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to Chief Cook Taan for excellent job. Crew noted im­ proved menus and salad bar from galley gang. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), DecembersChairman F. Adams, Secretary A. Davis. Chairman extended vote of thanks to entire crew for job well done and reminded them to donate to SPAD and MDL. He noted smooth sailing. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by , steward or engine delegates. Chair­ man encouraged members to read Seafarers LOG. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), December 9— Chairman A. Eckert, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director A. Jaramillo, Engine Delegate Michael Veigel. Chairman an­ nounced upcoming payoff and sanitary inspection by captain. Secretary updated crewmembers on upgrading opportunities avail­ able at Paul Hall Center. He also thanked crew for clean ship. Educa­ tional director urged members to report any electrical problems. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thanked all departments for smooth trip. He extended spe­ cial vote of thanks to galley gang for fine Thanksgiving dinner. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. m •; i;' I-J.-,; :• • ^ -Z . �FEBRUARY 1994 gilV ".. w-i;-' • 'vessels to offload cargo in Japan, SIUcrewed Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC) vessels have to wait for high tide to enter the port of Tobata as well as depart the harbor. However, Seafarers take it all as part of the routine operations."It's the only port where we have to wait for a window," noted Wiper Deb­ bie Textor of the LNG Capricorn. Tt doesn't mean we have to do anything special," added AB Ryan Camardelle. "It just tneans we do more painting and chipping at sea while we wait,to enter and tie up." In fact, the work never stops on the Capricorn. Whether at sea, taking on liquified natural gas in Indonesia or offloading it in Japan, crewmembers still have to provide preventive maintenance such as chipping and painting in the deck department and oiling and greasing in the engineroom. While times are limited for sailing through the harbor, time at the dock also is scarce. Turn­ around for the LNG ship is approximately 24 hours. This provides little time for going into town or seeing the surrounding community as work has to continue aboard ship. The Capricorn, like the other seven ships in the ETC fleet, completes a roundtrip about once each month. SEAFARERS LOG Desserts and salads are ready for lunch as Chief Cook Perry "Lavonf McCall and SA Angie Robertson stand by to take orders. 25 Preparing for the start of a shipboard union meeting are Bosun Charles Kahl (left) and AB Don Bridenstein. Capricorn crewmembers meet in the mess room to take part in the ship's union meeting. Inspecting a lifeboat aboard the LNG Capricorn are OS Robert Snay (left) and Bosun Charles Kahl. OS Terrence T-Bone" Boney (right) meets with SiU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco when the union official visited with crewmembers aboard the vessel. if , r: .^"'1 :f �26 SEAHU«RSL06 W-itl ' ^ I ' , f »' ^ ) FEBRUARY 1994 <i Lundeberg School Graduating Classes "^8 X 7 S"* 1« Upgradcrs Lifeboat—^With instructor Ben Cusic (left) are Trainee Lifeboat Class 518—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 518 are (from left, kneeling) upgrading graduates of the November 18 lifeboat class William SimMelvinSingletary.JamesDavisJr., Robert Gaudreau, David Duboise.DuaneBrosius, Jeffrey Sanders, mens ana i im Kacer. (second row) Jim Brown (instructor), Aaron Mehuren, Jimmy White Jr., Herbert Scypes Jr., Samuel Sheridan, Craig Campeau, Zachariah Zahra and Norman Walzer Jr. • 4 Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the November 18 class of MIIBBBIP' upgraders They are (from left, kneelmg) Robert Heath, John Cedeto, Robert Durtor LBJ Tanoa Lee Marine Electronics Technician II—liio ,w.e,„ue, 12 -The November Toczylowski, Jose Ortiz, (serond row) William Simmons Luis A. Valerio, Bryan K HoneycutLJe^ graduates of the marine electronics technician course are (from left) NatividadJr.,DanielTennant,TerrenceBoney,fenCusic(instmrtor),(thiidrow)MarkJohnson,Thomas Q shepard, Tony ll^ohammed, Russ Levin (InHurley, Alan HIggins, Ben Johnson, Jeffery Hunter and Darin Millikan. structor) and Bob Flesey. ' Welding—Graduating on November 16 from the welding course are (from left, kneeling) Paul LightfoOt, Steve Kastel, Robert McDonald, Steven Sanchez, Steve Schwedland, (second row) Lawrence Rose, Robert Rudd, Mike Clapshaw, William McClure Jr. (instructor), Alfred Herrmann, Gary Frazier, Peter Hokenson and Matthew Ditullio. #• Several SlU steward department upgraders put their culinary training into practice last December when they prepared hors d'oeuvres and other treats for holiday meals and celebrations. Above, Chief Cook Walter Seals deftly slices different kinds of cheese while, below. Chief Cook Eric Bull sets up a platter of deviled eggs. Shiphandliim—^Working their way up the deck department ratings are (from left, front row) Mark ^m, Romeo Lugtu, Tom Orzechoski, (second row) John Thomas Thompson, Mark Lamar and Michael Presser. ' i. �• I '• ':••.•>,'v>37 5V.5Eife;^',wafcA^«?!S'ft •'• •, XAFUtBO^tOe KBRUAItri994 LUHDEBERG SCHOOL 1994 UPGHADIHG COURSE SCHHtULE .Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recerfification March 28 May 2 , Steward Recertifiation Julys August 8 Steward Upgrading Courses Deck Upgrading Couises Check-In Date Completion Date Able Seaman May 20 July! July 15 August 26 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Bridge Management (Shiphandling) Radar Certification •V. Celestial Navigation Third Mate 3.-dr Limited License, Part 1 Limited License, Part 2 Limited License, Part 3 . March II May 6 July 29 March 25 May 20 August 12 March 4 April 29 May 20 June 17 July 22 March 11 May 6 May 27 June 24 July 29 March 25 July 1 May 6 August 12 April 19 .J Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Check-In Date Conqdethm Date June 17 Diesel Engine Technology June 27 July 22 August 12 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations March 21 April 29 April 11 June 20 April 22 July 1 Refrig. Containers - Advanced Maiht May 2 Welding April 25 July 5 May 6 July 15 May 9 July 18 May 20 July 29 . -: ^ March 28 April 22 ; : Pumproom Maint. & Operations May 2 JunelO Hydraulics June 20 • July 15 Marine Electrical Maintenance Julys August 26 Hydraulics June20 July 15 . June 24 Julys Aprils Coui^ GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admission Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting March 11 May 6 Julys March 25 May July 22 English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-end^ admission Sealifi Operations & Maintenance March 21 May 9 Juiyii April 15 June3 August 5 Developmental Studies March 7 March 14 March 21 • vV-vt-!-.- , (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) (Zip Code) (State) (City) Date of Birth. (Month/Day/Year) (Area Code) Inland Waters Member G Lakes Member• Deep Sea Member D Complefion Date March 11 March IS March 25 yM Primary language spoken OPGRAOIHG APPLHtATRiN Telephone _£, N *'* f The following courses are available through the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School. Plfase contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Date (Last) s- 1994Adult Education Schedule March 18 May 6 May 20 June 3 Julyl July 29 Name • 'I, June 10 March 25 April 22 May 6 May 20 June 17 July 15 Lifeboatman , All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) May 9 March 11 June 17 Julyl V • Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker FiremanAYatertender and Oiler Oil Spill Prevention and Containment ^ 1 I'- • Completion Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Check-In Date Completion Date K Course Couri« Cour^ i Check-In Date SiglneUpgradlng Courses SalefySpeclatty Courses T 27 RecerUttcatlon Programs The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between March and July 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All pro^ams are geared toimprove job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. S The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course v;...-' ••;• With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself forthe course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg Sclwol identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all cf the above are received BEGIN END COURSE DATE DATE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security # . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen; •Yes • No •II -Ik Home Port. LAST VESSEL: Endorsemeiit(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, class# Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Date On:, •Ves •Ves DNO DNO If yes, course(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Ves DNO Firefighting:•YeS DNO CPRrGYes GNO SIGNATURE. Rating: TT Date Off:. DATE Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. •yj.. : t. �r SEAmSERS SlU SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES February 1994 Volume 56, Number 2 April 15 is the deadline for scholar­ ship applications for Seafarers and members of their families. See page 10 to lea rn more about the scholarship— and how to apply. • -I- '••• v..'., •: After Lundeberg School Instructor Byran Cummlngs (above, left) demonstrates proper way to put out a fire using carbon dioxide extinguisher, crewmembers from the SS Constitution and SS Independence practice the maneuver (above and right). Continuing Shipboard Safety Training Provides Better Passenger Protection For crewmembers aboard the two SIUcrewed U.S.-flag passenger ships sailing around the Hawaiian islands, safety is a way of life. Whether it is the weekly lifeboat drill involving all the passengers with the crew, a nightly fire-watch detail or assisting pas­ sengers as they embark or disembark from the 55 Constitution or 55 Independence, Seafarers maintain a constant patrol for the well-being of their ships and guests. Over the years, the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship has provided on-site lifeboat and first aid/CPR training for crewmembers aboard the vessels. These classes always are scheduled so they do not interfere with passenger and sailing opera­ tions. With the new year and the recent pur­ chase of the passenger ships by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, the school was asked to expand its training efforts on the Hawaiian-based ships. The company made the request following the success of a similar program aboard its riverboats. Health and Safety Instructor Byran Cummings, who along with fellow instruc­ tor John Smith has been training Seafarers aboard the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen since 1990, oversaw one-week ses­ sions aboard the Independence and Con­ stitution in January. Met with Crew Before classes began, Cummings walked through the vessels and talked with crewmembers to get an idea of what would be needed during this first session. "The difference between firefighting training aboard the riverboats and the pas­ senger ships is like fighting a house fire and a high rise fire," Cummings told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "You have to adapt the training to the environment." Should a fire break out aboard either the Mississippi Queen or Delta Queen, Cum­ mings explained that crewmembers are able to steer the vessel to the river bank, tie the riverboat to a tree, drop the gangway and escort the passengers off the ship while crews get the blaze under control. However, should a similar accident hap­ pen on the Independence or Constitution, he noted, "We train the crewmembers that the ship is the only surface out there for the vast amount of passengers aboard. "Of course, we realize the ships are al­ ways near the islands, but we train them not to rely on that." Fire Drills Held In order to see how emergency squads on both ships would respond in the event something caught fire, Cummings with the chief mates of the ships held unannounced fire drills. The practice sessions took place while the ship was docked, so a majority of passengers were ashore. The drill consisted of a cabin steward being told he had a fire in a room in his section. While the steward informed the purser of die problem, the chief mate pulled the fire alarm, which sounded only on the bridge and in the crew quarters. As the emergency squad, in full firefighting gear, made its way to the pas­ senger decks, the purser announced to the remaining passengers aboard that a fire drill was taking place and no emergency existed. "The reaction from the tourists on the passengers ships was the same as on the river­ boats," Cummings said. "They wanted to watch to see how the crew reac^. "Later, we heard comments that they were pleased and felt better knowing such training takes place." Comprehensive Sessions The emergency squads on each of the passenger ships consist of approximately 45 mariners from both the deck and engine departments. Besides the mock fire, emer­ gency squad members also receive training in oil spill response and clean-up as well as maintenance and operation of self con­ tained breathing apparatus. Other crewmembers, including those in the steward department, participated in courses each day. Subjects included fire prevention, operation and use of fire extin­ guishers, the Heimlich maneuver, chemical safety, and water safety and survival. These classes were held several times each day at various hours so the maximum number of crewmembers could participate. Crewmembers were able to witness and )ut out fires with extinguishers deep in the lold of the ship. Safety precautions—^in­ cluding additional foam, sand and firefighters—were on hand in case a fire did get out of control. T Help Locate This Missing Chiid t^.^.' -•.f'':yy-:'^f'--- - 'Cx"'- ' The National Center for Missing arid Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Elizabeth Renee Melton. :;iS . •-y V • Steward department members gather In the hold of the Independence Bosun Mike Rivera leads an emer; to receive refresher training on how to put out small fires aboard ship, gency squad during a fire drill. •-'V —• , i " Elizabeth Renee Melton Missing from Covington, Ky. since January 12, 1993, when she was 15 years old, Elizabeth Renee Melton is considered an endangered runaway. She was last seen at school and has run away before. At the time of her disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl was 5'2" tall and weighed 150 pounds. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Elizabeth Renee Melton should contact the National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children at (800) 8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Kenton County (Ky.) Police Department at (606) 3563895. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1994 Description An account of the resource Headlines: LONG LINES CREW COMMENDED FOR SUPERB CABLE REPAIR JOB NORTHEAST THAW ASSISTS SHIPPING SEAFARERS TURN TO IN SWIFT OIL RECOVERY USCG INVESTIGATES BERMAN ACCIDENT DOT HEAD CALLS FOR TOUGH INLAND SAFETY REGULATIONS MTD MOBILIZES GRASSROOTS DRIVE TO URGE BACKING OF MARITIME BILLS LOCAL STUDENTS PROVIDE MEMORABLE HOLIDAY FOR AMERICAN CORMORANT GREAT LAKES VESSELS LAY UP FOR THE WINTER NEW SIU CLINIC OPENS IN MARYLAND DYN MARINE CREWS RATIFY NEW 2-YEAR CONTRACT LABOR ANNOUNCES DRIVE TO GAIN HEALTH CARE REFORM SEAFARERS OK DELTA QUEEN PACT NEW YORK FERRY CREWS BEAT HUDSON'S ICY MAZE NEW SWATH VESSEL USNS ABLE, BREAKS OUT THIS MONTH 200 SEAFARERS AID IN EFFORT TO RECOVER OIL S/L INDEPENDENCE CREW RATED 'SECOND TO NONE' ON ASIAN SHUTTLE RUN BOSUN LITTLE RETIRES WITH 'ISLAND' SEND-OFF CLEVELAND'S CREW READIES FOR PIRATE THREATS USNS WILKES CREW HELPS MAKE MISSION A 'COMPLETE SUCCESS' PRES. ADAMS' HOLIDAY MEAL A 'STUNNER' SEAFARING IN SAVANNAH DURING THE DEPRESSION LOW TIDES MAY SLOW VESSEL, BUT WORK NEVER STOPS ON LNG CAPRICORN CONTINUING SHIPBOARD SAFETY TRAINING PROVIDES BETTER PASSENGER PROTECTION 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 2/1/1994 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. 56, No. 2 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log