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Michael Sacco

President's Report
Our Eye Is on the Ball

For some, a change in agendas may be in order after the results
of last month's election in which the Democratic majority in Con­
gress was replaced by a Republican majority in both the House
and Senate. But for maritime, our goal is the same: legislation that

will ensure the United States has sufficient
shipping capacity under the American flag to
meet the nation's sealift needs in times of con­
flict and maintain a strong presence in the
world shipping trades in times of peace.

We have always worked with elected offi­
cials from both parties in our efforts to secure
laws and government programs that increase
America's merchant shipping. That will not
change.

However, we recognize that our job is made
more difficult by the fact that there are so

many new members of Congress. Elected for the first time on
November 8 were 86 representatives and 11 senators. This means
the SIU and the maritime industry have a big education function to
perform. The SIU looks forward to working with the new mem­
bers of Congress and informing them of the nature of our industry
and its importance to the national interest.

The union will be counting on all of its members, both active
and retired, and their families^ to continue to assist in the efforts to
secure a maritime revitalization program next year. And, the
union, through the Seafarers LOG, membership meetings and
visits of union officials to SlU-contracted vessels, will keep
Seafarers informed on the deliberations of the Congress on all is­
sues which concern the livelihoods of American seamen.

A Competitive Advantage
As American-flag ships compete with foreign operations, it is

vital that each and every Seafarer ensure he or she is a most
productive, efficient, safety-conscience crewmember.

In this regard, I urge all Seafarers to take full advantage of the
Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Lun-
deberg School. Throughout the year, the school offers Seafarers
courses which lead to increased skills and detailed knowledge of
new shipboard technology.

The Lundeberg School is doing its part to ensure that Seafarers
are exposed to the changes within the industry. Next year, the
school will offer a new power plant maintenance course for engine
department Seafarers. All SIU members who sail on tankers will
have an opportunity to take a tanker operation/safety class. There
are eight new classes for inland boatmen. Many of the traditional
courses have been expanded to include more hands-on training ex­
ercises.

On other pages of this Seafarers LOG, Seafarers can read about
the new courses and go over the 1995 training schedule. All
Seafarers should look over this material and make plans to
upgrade their skills in 1995. When Seafarers become more skilled,
not only does it benefit American shipping, but also it means in­
creased earning potential for Seafarers who move up the career lad­
der in their respective shipboard departments.

Best Holiday Wishes to All
During this time of holidays, I offer my sincere good wishes to

all our union brothers and sisters and their families, and our pen­
sioners and their families as well. I hope you have a happy holiday
season and a new year filled with good health.

Volume 56, Number 12 December 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
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LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746.
In compliance with the Statement of Ownership,
Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C.
3685), PS Form 3526, October 1994, the following infor­
mation is published in the December 1994 edition of the
Seafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average
number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12
months; the number in parentheses will be the actual
number of copies of single issues published nearest to the
filing date.)
Net press run—49,280 (49,000); mail subscriptions (paid
or requested)—34,631 (34,693); other free copies—
13,648 (12,368); total distribution—48,279 (47,061);
copies not distributed (for office use)—1,001 (1,939);
total^9,280 (49,000).
Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors,/or-
dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen Gutierrez; As­
sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill
Brewer; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor.

KesM fyvw Pnlsed by Navy
For Barge Ihntsfer fljperafKMt

The American Kestrel \s pictured during barge transfer operations which took place In Diego Garcia.

Seafarers aboard the
prepositioning ship American
Kestrel recently were com­
mended by the U.S. Navy for
their timely and efficient work
during a barge transfer operation
in Diego Garcia which took place
in August and September.

Navy Captain R.B. Lanning
praised Captain Christopher
Bartlett and the entire crew in a
letter tp Osprey-Acomarit Ship
Management, Inc., which
operates the Kestrel for the
Navy's Military Sealift Com­
mand (MSC). Lanning noted the
exceptional support" of Kestrel

personnel during the operation,
which "was conducted safely,
without incident and completed
ahead of schedule."

Lanning added that the
Kestrel's hosting of a shipboard
tour and luncheon for dignitaries
rom a Naval support facility
'and other military and key

civilian team members involved
in this project was an added touch
in enhancing cooperation and
confidence between us and other
commands. We wish to thank

Captain Bartlett and his officers,
as well as Steward Chris Clan-
ton and his assistants (Chief
Cook Marco Maffiolo and
Steward Assistant Fred Burton,
Jr.), in the preparation of an out­
standing, delicious lunch."

Christopher Nette, senior port
captain for Osprey-Acomarit, of­
fered similar praise in a letter to
the Seafarers LOG.

"The crew was very coopera­
tive while working alongside the
government personnel. This was
in spite of long hours of work

Chief Cook Marco Maffiolo helps
prepare a special meal.

required in disconnecting and
reconnecting the cargo care sys­
tem, operating the ship's gear and
handling barges in the water,"
Nette wrote.

"Additionally, the ship's crew
went out of their way in hosting a
luncheon for all involved in the
operation."

The Kestrel is a barge-carrier
(also known as a lighter-aboard-
ship or LASH vessel) operated by
MSC and based in Diego Garcia.
Like other prepositioning vessels,
the Kestrel remains fully loaded
so that it may sail in support of
American troops immediately
after activation.

Seafarers who crew
prepositioning vessels and other
sealift ships must have manpower
skills that are keyed to operations
unique to military ships. They
receive specialized training in
sealift operations at the Paul Hall
Center's Harry Lundeberg
School of Seamanship in Piney
Point, Md. Lundeberg School in­
structors also periodically con­
duct shipboard training on the
sealift vessels.

Texas Comes Home from Haiti Seafarers aboard the Cape
Texas recently returned to the
port of Mobile, Ala., following
their participation in support of
U.S. military operations in Haiti.
The Texas v/as one of eight SIU-
crewed Ready Reserve Force
(RRF) ships which were broken
out for Operations Maintain
Democracy/Uphold Democracy.

Pictured from left are
GUDE Carl Turner and
Bosun Millard Napier.

Recertified Steward Tobe Dansley
grates cheese for a meal aboard
the Texas (pictured In back­
ground).

At work In the englneroom are
(from left) QMED Alvin Bur­
roughs, GUDE Carl Turner and
Chief Electrician Dan Manthel.



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1994

Lawsuit of Sill, Fishermen's Groups
Resujis in 16% iMero Fieunder Quota
Federal District Judge Orders Government to Increase 1994Allotment

Fishermen, who have long felt that the government has
been unnecessarily working to put them out of business,
won a major victory last month when a federal district
judge ordered an increase by 16 percent in the amount of
summer flounder that can be caught in 1994. As a result
fishermen working along the Atlantic coast will be able
to land an additional 3 million pounds of summer
flounder before the end of the year.

The quota established by the government earlier in
1994 allowed commercial fishermen to this year catch 16
million pounds of summer flounder, which also is called
"fluke." In his decision, filed with the court on November
4, Judge Robert G. Doumar of the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered that the
"1994 summer flounder commercial quota be invalidated
to the extent that it is less than 19.05 million pounds."

Quota Is Reset
Judge Doumar ordered the Department of Commerce

to reset the quota "in a manner consistent" with his
opinion. The Department of Commerce is the parent
agency of the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS), the arm of the government charged with manag­
ing the nation's fisheries resources. On November 25, the
Department of Commerce published a notice in the
Federal Register that the quota had been increased to
19.05 million pounds for 1994.

The judge's decision was a result of a lawsuit filed by
the SIU, two fishermen's groups and a fishing company.
The lawsuit, filed April 5, after the 1994 commercial
fishing quota for fluke was announced, charged that the

government had arbitrarily established the quota at a level
16 percent below what the best data available indicated
as appropriate.

'Worst Case'Assumptions
The SIU and the fishing groups, the lawsuit's plain­

tiffs, said the government had used unsubstantiated
"worst case" assumptions about the amount of flounder
stock and the species' ability to regenerate. They also
argued that the setting of the quota in this way violated
the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management
Act, enacted in 1976, which establishes the criteria for
managing American fisheries, among which is balancing
conservation interests with the need to maintain an
American fisheries industry.

The 1994 quota establishing how much fluke could be
landed by fishermen along the Atlantic coast was deter­
mined in a NMFS management plan issued earlier in the
year. The fluke management plan, which was largely
coordinated by the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management
Council, is known as Amendment 2.

Amendment 2 requires that a Summer Flounder
Monitoring Committee, a group made up of repre­
sentatives of different fisheries management bodies,
make recommendations to the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries
Management Council on the level of allowable catch of
summer flounder. The monitoring committee relies on
data from NMFS scientists and staff.

Under federal regulations, the Summer Flounder
Monitoring Conunittee must determine a quota level
likely to achieve a fishing mortality rate of 0.53 during

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House, Senate Shift to RepidtHcan Ikmtml
To Date, Effect of November Elections on Maritime Is Uncertain

As a result of the ballots cast
in the nation's November 8
general election, the Republican
party took control of boA cham­
bers of the U.S. Congress for the
first time in 40 years. When the
104th Congress convenes in
January, Republicans will hold a
230-seat majority in the House
(out of 435 positions) and a 53-
seat majority in the 100-member
Senate.

Around the country, 52 House
seats switched from Democratic
to Republican hands and the
voting public elected 21
Republican Senators, bringing
that party's total in the Senate to
52. That number was increased to
53 when Senator Richard C. Shel­
by (Ala.) switched his party af­
filiation.

Recognition of Maritime
The effect on U.S. shipping

that will result from the change in
Congress' majority party remains
unclear. This largely stems from
the fact that there are so many
new members of Congress who
are unfamiliar with the role of the
American merchant marine in the
nation's economic interests and
national security. There are 86
new House members and 11
freshmen Senators.

Also key will be the stand of
the House and Senate leadership
on maritime matters.

Despite the uncertainties
facing the maritime industry, it is
clear that large numbers of con­
gressmen and senators from both
parties have understood the need
for a strong U.S. shipping
^capability in times of war and the
importance of having a vital
presence in the nation's oceango­
ing commerce.

After the general election,
speaking for the SIU, union presi­
dent Michael Sacco noted.

"Maritime matters are a bipar­
tisan issue. Nothing changes in
our direction and objectives." He
said the union has "always
worked with elected officials in
both parties" and that it will con­
tinue to do so.

Change of Chairmanships
In December, House mem­

bers, divided into the caucuses of
each party, will elect a speaker,
majority and minority leaders,
and majority and minority whips.
Senators also will vote for
majority and minority leaders and
whips.

The positions of most commit­
tee chairmen in both chambers
also technically are elected, but
often those slots actually are
determined by seniority.

In the House, Newt Gingrich
(R-Ga.) is expected to take over
as speaker, succeeding Thomas S.
Foley (D-Wash.), who lost his bid
for re-election. Richard A.
Gephardt (D-Mo.) likely will be
the new minority leader.

On the Senate side, Robert
Dole (R-Kan.) will be the new
majority leader.

House Panel on Block
It is likely that the new leader­

ship of the House will seek to
reorganize the way that legisla­
tive body works. Those in favor
of reorganizing the House have
proposed reducing the number of
standing committees from 22 to
either 17 or 18. Among the com­
mittees the Republican House
members have suggested con­
solidating with other panels is
that of Merchant Marine and
Fisheries, which has existed for
107 years, since 1887.

The SIU has fought similar
proposals in the past. In the early
'70s, there was a move to abolish
the House Merchant Marine and

Fisheries Committee, hut the
proposal did not succeed.

Any reorganization plans will
not he finished until early
January, hut there is talk that Mer­
chant Marine and Fisheries' over­
sight of U.S. Coast Guard, inland
waterways and cargo preference
issues will shift to the Public
Works and Transportation Com­
mittee (which probably will he
chaired by Pennsylvania
Republican Bud Shuster).

Oversight of the Ready
Reserve Force (RRF) and Nation­
al Deferise Reserve Fleet (NDRF)
likely will he transferred to the
Armed Services Committee. Rep.
Floyd Spence (R-S.C.) probably

will chair that committee.
Meanwhile, fisheries issues,

environmental responsibilities
and oceanography issues appear
headed for the Natural Resources
Committee. Republican Don
Young of Alaska is expected to
chair that committee.

In the event that the House
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Committee is not one of those
consolidated. Rep. Herbert H.
Bateman (R-Ya.) probably will
he its chairman.

On the Senate side, merchant
marine already is a subcommittee
of a committee with a larger man­
date: the Commerce, Science and
Transportation Committee. That

committee will he headed by
Larry Pressler (R-S.D.), who
would succeed Ernest Hollings
(D-S.C.). The Merchant Marine
Subcommittee likely will he
chaired by Trent Lott (R-Miss.),
who would succeed Louisiana
Democrat John Breaux in that
post.

A Priority: U.S. Ship Bill
President Clinton recently

reaffirmed his commitment to
work with the 104th Congress to
get a maritime hill enacted. In a
statement released on October 19,
he insisted that "Congress still
must act to ensure a maritime

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Uahm's Aamuaces
iKeiKhr Fa^mmed Courses

The Seafarers Harry Lun-
deherg School of Seamanship, lo­
cated at the Paul Hall Center for
Maritime Training and Education
in Piney Point, Md., has an­
nounced its vocational upgrading
schedule for 1995.

The schedule features a num­
ber of new courses, including a
tanker operation/safety class
which is available to all Seafarers
and a power plant maintenance
course for members who sail in
the engine department.

Additionally, eight new clas­
ses—including radar observer/in­
land—are open to members who
sail in the inland division.

All of the new courses are
structured to emphasize hands-on
training, complemented by class­
room instruction.

Similarly, the able-bodied
seaman (AB) class, the

fireman/watertender and oiler
class (FOWT) and the chief cook
class have been expanded to in­
clude even more practical train­
ing.

"The new classes and the ex­
panded courses, along with those
which remain in place from pre­
vious years, are designed to give
members the best possible
preparation for the jobs they do
on ships and on boats," said Jim
Shaffer, vocational director of the
Lundeberg School. "The im­
provements in the 1995 schedule
are the result of changing needs
within the industry, feedback
from students and instructors, and
input from SlU-contracted com­
panies," he added.

The tanker operation/safety
course was developed in response

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The Lundeberg School's new'
classes emphasize hands-on ex­
ercises such as the one pictured
above in which a Seafarer prac­
tices using a breathing apparatus.

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SEAFABERS LOS 3

Following the judge's order supporting the position of the
SIU and three fishing groups, the government increased
the amount of fluke that can be caught in 1994 by 3 million
pounds.

the years 1993 through 1995. Fishing mortality rates (as
opposed to natural mortality rates) are based on stock
size, meaning the fish's population, and are used by
fishery managers to judge whether harvest levels are too
high or low. Stock size, in turn, is estimated by statistical
methods since it is impossible to directly count fish.
These rates are simply an index measuring the amount of
fish removed by human beings from that fish's stock.

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SlU ReMes Allegations
On QuallRcaOmis of
Seaim Tankers' Crews

The SIU charged that a report
issued by the General Accounting
Office (GAG) on the Military
Sealift Command's privately
operated sealift tankers gives the
impression that the ships' seamen
have peg legs, hooks for arms, eye
patches and nefarious back­
grounds.

"Nothing could be further from
the truth. The seamen aboard these
vessels are professional mariners
who have been, and are, perform­
ing admirably, under difficult cir­
cumstances," states the SIU
response to the GAG report, dated
November 11, which was sub­
mitted to the Senate Subcommit­
tee on Oversight of Government
Management.

Poor Contract Administration
The GAG investigated the

operation of the nine sealift
tankers of the Military Sealift
Command (MSC) for the Senate
Oversight Subcommittee. An in­
vestigative unit of the Congress,
the GAG issued a report in Oc­
tober stating that lax oversight by
the Navy agency of its contract
with a private shipping company
to operate the ships had resulted in
unsafe and poorly maintained
ships.

On October 12, the subcommit­
tee held a hearing on the GAO's
report in which representatives from
the GAG, U.S. Coast Guard, MSC
and International Marine Carriers
(IMC), the ships' current operating
company, presented data on the ves­
sels. Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.),
who chairs the subcommittee also
provided a record of the ships'
problems. The SIU's statement was
submitted to the subcommittee as
part of the hearing's record.

Insinuations Must Be Negated
In the SIU's document, the

union acknowledges that the main
thrust of the GAG investigation
and report is the MSC's contract
enforcement process.

But, as the union which repre­
sents the men and women who
work aboard the sealift tankers in
unlicensed positions, the SIU feels
it is vitally important that the
GAG's aspersions of crewmem-
bers be refuted. The union
believes that the agency's unsub­
stantiated misstatements and in-
nuendos about American seamen
must be corrected," states the SIU
submission.

"By cobbling together whiffs
of comments from unidentifiec
sources, the agency alleges that
crewmembers aboard the sealift
tankers were 'unqualified,
'inexperienced' and lacking in
'character,"' the SIU statement
says.

Root of Problem: Turnover
The problems with the sealift

tankers started at the inception o '
the IMC contract with MSG in
1990 when the vessels were turned
over in decrepit condition, notes
the SIU document. The situation
continued With MSC's failure to
provide adequate funding for the
necessary upgrading.

"These problems largely have
been surmounted by the skilled
seamen aboard the vessels whose
endeavors have kept the ships
operating safely and productively
in behalf of the military," the SIU
statement points out.

Seafarers Eminently Qualified
The union refuted the GAG's

claim of certain unqualified
seamen by noting that Coast
Guard regulations, union proce­
dures and the training available to
crewmembers ensure a shipowner
a qualified individual for a ship­
board job.

Additionally, the union sub­
mitted firsthand testimony of
many crewmembers which
demonstrates that the seamen
aboard the tankships have
employed extraordinary skills,
smarts, ingenuity and knowledge
to mitigate or eliminate potential
problems. "If, in fact, the crews
had really been unqualified, the
vessels would not be operating
today," notes the SIU report.

Entry-Level Seamen are Key
Like the GAG's unsubstan­

tiated remarks about "un­
qualified" seamen, the agency's
allegations about "inexperienced"
crewmembers also fail to provide
any specifics. Answering the fol­
lowing statement by the GAG in­
vestigators, "[T]wo crewmembers
advised us that this was their first
ship," the SIU report notes, "There
is a first time for everybody and
that in itself is not a disqualifica­
tion."

Actually, "individuals who
ship through the SIU, before ever
boarding a vessel, complete an in­
tensive orientation and hands-on

training session to prepare a per­
son for the rigors of shipboard
work and life," states the SIU
response

The SIU document charged
that the GAG had confused "inex­
perienced" personnel with seamen
in entry-level ratings. The union
points out that entry-level
seamen—such as wipers, or­
dinaries and steward assistants
have important shipboard
functions and their work makes
the higher rated seamen more
productive and better able to turn
their attention to the more com­
plex shipboard tasks.

Agency Defames Seamen
The GAG report also sen-

sationalistically states that it found
a large pool of convicted felons
working aboard the sealift tankers
and that this shows a character
deficiency among crewmembers.
To arrive at this conclusion, the
GAG did a criminal records check
of658 seamen on the tankships. The
agency found that "about 178" had
felony convictions in their back­
grounds.

The SIU blasts the GAG report
for maligning crewmembers,
labeling the agency's remarks as
irresponsible" and "inhumane."

The union's statement points out
that the database most likely used
>y the GAG was known to be in­

accurate, so inaccurate that its data
is not admissible as evidence in a
court of law.

The GAG also failed to take
into consideration the fact that the
Coast Guard, should it determine
that a felony conviction makes an
individual unsuited for a job as a
mariner, can revoke, suspend or
simply not issue a merchant
mariner document or license to a
seaman, thereby preventing that
jerson from obtaining employ­

ment on a U.S.-flag ship.

Fixing the Process
The SIU document also states

that the union's interest is not
imited to crew performance. The

SIU is concerned with the entire
jrocess by which the government

awards contracts to private com-
ranies, many of which are
mployers of Seafarers, the

union's submission reads.
With this in mind, the union's

document puts forward a number
of recommendations for enhanc­
ing the MSC's subcontracting
jrocess and avoiding the kinds of
jroblems that have occurred with

the sealift tankers. The SIU sug­
gests that an MSC contract
proposal can be designed to
balance cost with performance in
such a way as to yield the govern­
ment the "best value" for its dol­
lars.

MarAd Allows
APL to Flag-Out
Six New Ships

The Maritime Administration
will allow American President
Lines (APL) to operate the six con
tainerships it is building under
foreign flags, the agency an
nounced on November 15.

APL had applied for a waiver of
the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
which prohibits American shipping
companies receiving government
subsidies from operating foreign
flag ships in essential U.S.-flag ser­
vice routes.

Unions Opposed Move
The SIU's Pacific District

unions had registered their strong
opposition to the granting of a
waiver in numerous communica­
tions submitted to the Maritime Ad­
ministration.

The Pacific District unions,
which include the Sailors' Union of
the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's
Union and the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf,
Lakes and Inland Waters District,
are now reviewing all possible
courses of action that the organiza­
tions might take in protest of APL's
lagging out move.

APL Abandons U.S. Workers
Immediately after MarAd's an­

nouncement of the granting of the
waiver, five presidents of unions
representing sea-going labor issued
a statement denouncing the
decision. "American seafaring
workers and their maritime unions
tiave worked long and hard in sup­
port of legislation that would have
been beneficial to American ship­
ping companies and the nation's
economic and security interests.

"In contrast; the profitable
American President Lines has
demonstrated a lack of faith in
Amierica's future by hauling down
the American flag and replacing it
with that of a runaway registry.
Nevertheless, while abandoning
American woricers, APL executives
will continue to enjoy all of the
benefits the United States has to
offer," said the communication of
union presidents Joel Bem (District
I-Marine Engineers Beneficial As­
sociation), Timothy A. Brown (Inter­
national Organization of Masters,
Mates & Pilots), Louis Parise (Dis­
trict 4-NMU/MEBA), Michael
McKay (American Maritime Of­
ficers) and Michael Sacco (SIU).

Noting that the move deprives

the United States of a dependable,
skilled shipboard workforce that is
available in times of crisis, the
union presidents' statement said,
"It is a sad day for the United States,
indeed, when six new vessels of an
American company are designated
to sail under a foreign flag provid­
ing an escape from U.S. wages,
taxes and safety standards."

The presidents of the five unions
stated that maritime labor would
"remain undeterred" in its "purpose
of securing a national shipping bill
in the coming session of Congress
that will guarantee America a U.S.-
flag fleet that befits the nation's
status as the world's superpower."

Transfer to U.S. Registry
The waiver granted by the

Maritime Administration imposed
several conditions, chief among
them that APL must apply to in­
clude the six ships in any new sub­
sidy program that is enacted by.
Congress and signed into law by the
president. MarAd also reserved the
right to modify the waiver at any
time.

Additionally, the ships can only
operate where APL has existing
service. APL's waiver application
indicated that the ship's would
operate in the transpacific trades
between California ports and
Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
None of the subsidy funding which
APL receives can accrue to the
benefit of its foreign-flag ships.

The agency of the Department
of Transportation also stated that
each vessel must be registered
under a ship registry which is con­
sidered to be under "effective U.S.
control" ("EUSC").

(This is a policy dating back to
the days after World War II, when
the U.S. government allowed much
of the American tonnage built for
the war effort to be transferred
overseas. In 1948, after supporters
of runaway-flag shipping prevailed
upon the Department of Defense,
the theory of effective U.S. control
was developed. It supposedly
means that ships registered under
certain flags are somehow linked to
America's national security inter­
ests. The registers with this
mysterious tie are Panama, Liberia,
Honduras, Bahamas and Marshall
Islands.)

Continued on page 13

It's Sea Story Swapping Time for MCS Pensioners

Each September on the West Coast, a picnic is held for former members of the Marine
Cooks and Stewards, SIU members and their friends and families. Anywhere from
125 to 150 people usually attend the festive outing, grateful for the chance to get
reacquainted with one another and eager to swap old sea stories. Pictured above are
some of this year's participants, including Peggy Arnold, Jimmie Terrell, Sam Boykin,

Henri Planu, Dave Lononecher, Vic Vicery, Tony Mercado, Nancy Cooper, Ann Hall,
Josephine Maule, Margie Todd, Doreen Stranger, Estelle Deal, Ken Oshinaka, Bill
Grirtistead, MarUau, Edward Hirrita, Mary Jane Carpenter, Monica Lindsy, Inez Wood
and Mildred Nishimura. The photo was sent to the Seafarers LOG bv Viroinia Martin
and Betty Hollaway.

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DECEMBER 1994 SEJD'ARERS LOG 5

Rescue in the Pacific

Seafarers aboard the MV 1st
Lt. Baldomero Lopez last month
came to the aid of 40 people
whose small island in the Pacific
was devastated by Typhoon
Zelda.

In a letter to the Seafarers
LOG, Lopez Captain Harry Bol­
ton recounted how the crew
helped perform a rescue in rough
seas involving U.S. Navy
helicopters at the island of
Anatahan, 65 miles north of
Guam in the Mariana Islands.

A number of children were
among those taken from
Anatahan to Saipan following the
destructive storm. Amazingly, no
one from Anatahan was hurt
during the typhoon, which wiped
out virtually all of the man-made
structures and vegetation there.

The entire crew of the Lopez,
which is under the direction of the
U.S. Navy's Military Sealift
Command (MSC) and operated
by American Overseas Marine
Corp. (Amsea), received praise
from several MSC officials for its
effort.

The Lopez, a prepositioning
ship, was returning to Saipan on
November 4, following evasive
maneuvers to avoid the typhoon.
Shortly after noon, MSC con­
tacted the vessel and advised that
the Lopez might be needed for a
nearby rescue.

"The next call was from the
U.S. Coast Guard emergency
center, outlining the rescue mis­
sion," wrote Bolton, who also
provided the photographs accom­
panying this article. "We learned
there were 40 island natives
without food, water or shelter."

The Lopez arrived at Anatahan
a few hours later and began work­
ing in conjunction with two Navy
helicopters which had arrived
separately. The first helicopter
landed on deck within a half-
hour.

'Traumatized' Children
"We were surprised to see so

many children come off the helo,"
noted the captain. "They looked
haggard, typhoon-traumatized,
and landing on a huge ship from
a big, noisy helo wasn't helping
matters.

"But once they got inside the
bridge and saw the friendly faces
of the crew, they relaxed. Chief
Steward Bruce Barbeau and
Steward Assistant Dan Idos took
them to their berthing area to get
them settled in and then guided
them to the mess hall."

The second Navy helicopter
landed 30 minutes after the first.

and Bolton commended the crew
for its work during these opera­
tions. "They did their profes­
sional best during flight quarters,
chocking and chaining the helo,
offloading what little gear the is­
landers brought with them and
guiding them to the bridge," he
wrote.

"The steward department had
a nice, hot meal waiting" for all
the evacuees, the letter continued.
"By the way they put the
groceries away, you could tell
they were hungry."

Chief Mate Robert Boes gave
the islanders some preventive
treatment for seasickness, since
the conditions still were rough,
and the exhausted group of storm
refugees turned in early while the
vessel headed for Saipan.

Finally, Calm Seas
"The next morning, the seas

were calm, our new friends were
well-rested and the steward
department had a delicious break­
fast waiting for them," Bolton
recalled. "You've never seen so
few eat so much."

Later that morning, the is­
landers were flown by helicopter
to shore at Saipan. "After they
left, Deck/Maintenance Jeff
Moritz retold a story an islander
told him the night before," said
Bolton. "The islander said the
wind was blowing very hard from
the west, tearing down their huts
and trees. Then it was perfectly
clear for a couple of hours. Then
they saw the massive, dark wall
coming at them from the east.

"They huddled in the only
remaining building as the
typhoon blasted away at the is­
land, destroying everything else
that remained.... As luck would
have it, no one got hurt. No one,
including the islanders, could fig­
ure that out after seeing the devas­
tation."

Bolton declared that the "en­
tire crew performed brilliantly
and opened their hearts to the is-
anders."

Praised by Navy
He was far from alone in his

)raise. Admiral Richard C.
4acke, commander in chiefAJ.S.
vlavy Pacific Command, in a con­

gratulatory communication sent
to the Lopez, described the rescue
as "a textbook example of how to
execute an immediate response
operation."

Admiral R.J. Zlatoper, com­
mander in chief/U.S. Navy
'acific Fleet, also conveyed his

congratulations to the crew.
There is no deed more worthy of

praise than the preservation of
human life achieved through the
selfless dedication and
courageous actions of these
professionals," he wrote.

Additionally, Rear Admiral
David L. Brewer, commander
U.S. Naval Forces/Marianas, told
the crew that he noted "with ex­
treme pride the timely, superb
support you provided in the
humanitarian evacuation ....
Your unselfish and professional
response to the call for assistance
quickly brought the storm victims
to safety while demonstrating the
spirit of service to fellow citizens
we share in the maritime service."

Seafarers aboard the 1st Lt.
Baldomero Lopez during these
operations were Bosun Gerald
Kelly, ABs Eugene Scandurra,
Robert David, Chrlstopber
Kalinowski, Robert Borden,
Ronald Zurek and Thomas
Parisi, Moritz, Electrician Wil­
liam A most. Pumpman Robert
Rudd, QMEDs George Hender­
son and Mark Freeman, GDEU

Carolyn Thifault, Barbeau,
Chief Cook Kenneth Whitfield,
Cook/Baker Guy Prescott, and
SAs Idos, Rose McCants,
Suzanne Van Schoor and Dar-
rinMcCabe.

Prepositioning ships are stock­
ed with all the necessary equip­
ment and supplies to support an
early rapid deployment of am­
phibious U.S. Marine expedition­
ary brigades. They operate in key
strategic locations throughout the
world.

Seafarers who crew the
prepositioning ships receive spe­
cial sealift training at the Paul
Hall Center's Lundeberg School
in Piney Point, Md., and oc­
casionally on board the vessels
themselves, due to the unique re­
quirements of working aboard the
vessels. The training covers
helicopter operations, forklift
maneuvers, crane operation, un­
derway replenishment, damage
control familiarization, search
and rescue boat operations and
more.

TOP LEFT: Crewmembers per­
form helo operations on the deck
Of the Baldomero Lopez.

MIDDLE: Deck/Maintenance Jeff
Mortiz (foreground, squatting) as­
sists the island children with their
protective safety gear.

BOTTOM: SA Suzanne Van
Schoor (foreground, standing)
helps feed the kids and other is­
landers who were rescued.

The helicopter landing team (from left) co I nelilicLotSA-
Dan Idos, AS Bob Borden, AB Tom Parisi, AB Gene
Scandurra, Bosun Gerry Kelly, Deck/Maintenance Jeff
Moritz, AB Ron Zurek and AB Chris Kalinowski.

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Towboat Operators Need Radar Endorsement;
Lundeberg Scbool Courses Satisfy New Reg

The U.S. Coast Guard recently
issued an interim final rule which
requires towboat operators to pos­
sess a radar-observer endorsement.

The new regulation extends
the endorsement requirement to
licensed operators and all other
pilots of radar-equipped,
uninspected towboats which are
26 feet or more in length and
which operate in U.S. waters.

According to the rule, which
went into effect on November 25,
mariners who test for original
licenses, renewal licenses or
upgraded licenses on or after
Februaiy 15,1995, must have the
radar-observer endorsement.
Mariners who already have & tow-
boat operator's license but no
radar endorsement, must take a

four-hour radar operation course
by February 15,1995. Passing the
four-hour course will result in ob­
taining a radar certificate which is
valid as an endorsement until the
mariner's license expires or is
renewed or upgraded. At that
time, a mariner must seek a radar
endorsement.

Three Types
As is the case with a towboat

operator's license, a radar-ob­
server endorsement expires after
five years. However, because the
expiration dates of a mariner's
license and his or her radar endor-
sement may differ, license
renewal does not terminate the
radar endorsement, and radar en­
dorsement may be renewed at any

time. (This differs from the pro­
cedures regarding radar certifi­
cates, which are terminated by
license renewal, upgrading or ex­
piration.)

The rule also establishes three
types of radar endorsements and
specifies which subject matter
must be covered in radar observer
courses. The categories of cer­
tification are radar observer/un­
limited, radar observer/inland
waters and radar observer/rivers.
The latter two are new categories;
in the past, only operators of ves­
sels of at least 3(X) gross tons were
required to hold a radar endorse­
ment.

In anticipation of this rule, the
Paul Hall Center for Maritime
Training and Education and its

Hew Lundeberg School Classes
Increase Hands-On Training
Continued from page 3
to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
(CPA 90). That legislation is in­
tended to keep the nation's waters
free of marine oil spills.

The SIU, as part of its ongoing
commitment to comply with all
U.S. Coast Guard procedures and
practices, answered the CPA 90
mandate by including the issue of
training in its three-year standard
freightship and tanker contract
(which went into effect June 16,
1993 and expires on June 15,
1996) and by establishing the
tanker operation/safety course.

The power plant maintenance
class was creat^ after a thorough
review by the school's vocational
education department of the varied
engine-department work being done
by Seafarers. That review included
determining which percentages of
active QMEDs sail as daywotkers,
pumpmen or electricians.

TTie course also was developed
as a cornerstone of the new engine
department career tracks, which
will become mandatory in 1996

(see separate story below).
The new inland classes—

deck-inland, radar observer/Inland,
radar observer/rivers, engineroom
familiarization, diesel engine
maintenance, electrical, hydraulics
and welding—^were put together to
comply witii new federal regula­
tions and to meet the increasing
needs of the tug and barge industry,
with consideration of members'
work schedules.

Expanded Courses
Students who take* the AB

course will have the opportunity to
reap the benefits of six weeks of
new hands-on training. Formerly a
six-week course, the AB class has
been expanded to 12 weeks so that
it may include practical training in
sealift and oil/hazardous materials
spill prevention and containment,
as well as other hands-on instruc­
tion relevant to deck department
personnel.

Along those same lines, the
FOWT class has been lengthened
from six weeks to 11 weeks. It

now includes hands-on training
covering firefighting and first aid,
oil spill prevention and contain­
ment, sealift, and two other weeks
of specialized, practical training
relevant to FOWTs.

Finally, the recently revised
chief cook course, which lasts 12
weeks, will continue offering stu­
dents the chance to hone their
skills in the Lundeberg School's
modern lecture/demonstration
galley and the production galley.
The course also includes the use
of computers, textbooks and
classroom lectures.

Specialty Courses
In addition to the courses listed

in this month's issue of the
Seafarers LOG (see pages 15-18),
the Lundeberg School occasionally
will offer specialty courses to
meet the manpower needs of SIU-
contracted companies. For the
most up-to-date information,
check the schedule in each issue
of the LOG or contact the admis­
sions office at Piney Point.

New Course Requirements Set for QMEDs
In conjunction with the

publishing of its 1995 vocational
upgrading schedule, the Paul Hall
Center for Maritime Training and
Education has announced
revisions in course requirements
for QMEDs.

The Paul Hall Center's Lun­
deberg School also has released
new, suggested upgrading course
career tracks for QMED/
Dayworkers, QMED/ Pumpmen
and QMED/ Electricians.

As of January 1, 1995, all
QMEDs must pass the following
courses in order to advance
within the rating structure: power
plant maintenance, marine
electrical maintenance I (MEM
I), and diesel engine technology.
(Formerly, the courses required
for advancement were MEM I,
tanker/pumproom operations and
refrigeration systems main­
tenance and operations.)

Seafarers who receive their
QMED-Any Rating Class One
certification prior to January 1,
1995, will remain QMED Class
One. Members who passed one of
the newly mandatory courses
(power plant maintenance, MEM

I or diesel) prior to January 1,
1995, may use that mandatory
class plus an elective to move up in
classification, up to and including
QMED Class Two. However, they
will not be advanced to QMED
Class One until they have passed all
three of the new mandatoiy courses
plus three electives.

The career tracks, which are ex­
pected to become mandatory in
1996, were developed "in order to
better prepare the members for the
jobs they're actually doing aboard
vessels," said Lundeberg School
Vocational Director Jim Shaffer.

The career tracks are as fol­
lows:

QMED/Dayworker
1. Power Plant Maintenance

(6 weeks)
2. Diesel Engine Technol­

ogy (4 weeks)
3. MEM I (6 weeks)
4. Machine Tool Operations

(4 weeks)
5. Welding (4 weeks)
6. Refrigeration Systems

Maintenance and Operations (4
weeks)

OR Hydraulics (6 weeks)

QMED/Pumpman
1. Power Plant Maintenance

(6 weeks)
2. Diesel Engine Technol­

ogy (4 weeks)
3. MEM I (6 weeks)
4. Pumproom Maintenance

and Operations (2 weeks)
5. Machine Tool Operations

(5 weeks—course is being
developed)

6. Welding (4 weeks)
7. Hydraulics (4 weeks)

QMED/Electriclan
1. Power Plant Maintenance

(6 weeks)
2. Diesel Engine Technol­

ogy (4 weeks)
3. MEM I (6 weeks)
4. MEM II (6 weeks)
5. Hydraulics (4 weeks)
6. Refrigeration Systems

Maintenance and Operations
7. Practical Electronics (4

weeks—course is being
developed).

For course descriptions, see
the special supplement in this
issue of the Seafarers LOG, pages
15-18.

Harry Lundeberg School of
Seamanship included three
separate radar observer courses
(unlimited, .inland and rivers) in
its 1995 vocational upgrading
schedule. All are approved by the
Coast Guard. (Course descrip­
tions appear on pages 15 and 17.)

Additionally, Lundeberg
School instructors last month
conducted the four-hour radar
operation course at the SIU hall in
Houston. The four-hour class also
will be available at other SIU
halls in the next few months, and
probably will be taught at the
Lundeberg School as well. Check
upcoming issues of the Seafarers
LOG or contact the admissions
office at Piney Point for the latest
scheduling information.

Positive Reaction
Seafarers who took the radar

operation course in Houston
reacted positively both to the
class and to the regulation.

"^eryone I work with thinks
it's a good rule, because it
promotes safety," said David
Denning, 38, who sails as a
master for G«feH Towing.

He added that the course "up­
dates us on the potential dangers
of our jobs, and how to work safe­
ly. I think it's a good class. We
had a good turnout, and it's great
that the union came here and put
it on before the deadline."

"I gained insight into exactly
how radar works," noted AB
Nickoli Payne, 23, who also sails
with G&H Towing. "It's an inter­
esting course with a good instruc­
tor, and I appreciate the fact that
the course was brought here to the
union hall."

Lundeberg School instructors
formulated the four-hour class, as
well as the inland and rivers radar
courses, when the Coast Guard
regulation was issued in late Oc­
tober.

Stehns from Tragedy
The issuance of the new

regulation stems directly from the
derailment of the Amtrak pas­
senger train Sunset Limited on
September 22,1993. In that tragic
and infamous incident, 47 people
were killed when the train went
off track and plunged into the Big
Bayou Canot near Mobile, Ala.,
just minutes after a barge pushed
by the tugboat MV Mauvilla

The union's school offers several
radar courses, such as the one
taken by Seafarers In photos
above and below. The classes
help a boatman meet the newly
required Coast Guard radar en­
dorsement.

rammed int© the Big Bayou
Canot Bridge, thereby throwing
the railroad tracks out of align­
ment by more than three feet.

In the aftermath of that dis­
aster, Congress called for an ex­
tensive study of marine safety
issues related to uninspected
towing vessels. Conducted joint­
ly by the Offices of Navigation
Safety and Waterway Services
and of Marine Safety, Security
and Environmental Protection,
the study gave Coast Guard offi­
cials a number of recommenda­
tions to improve safety in the
towing industry—one of which
called for operators of radar-
equipped towing vessels of 26
feet or longer to hold radar endor­
sements.

The SIU and the Lundeberg
School had input in the study, and
the union also testified before
Congress that stricter safety
regulations governing the inland
industry are needed.

Tribute to Fraley's Bravery

On a frigid night last December, Bosun Mark Fraley (left) donned
a survival suit and entered freezing waters to pull to safety a
shipmate who had fallen and been struck by ice floes. The bosun,
who sails on American Steamship Company's Indiana Harbor, is
honored for his bravery at the annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas
award ceremony of the United Seamen's Service. MarAd Ad­
ministrator Albert J. Hertlerger makes the presentation.



DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 7

EigM Bosuns Achieve Top Certtfication
Tommie Benton, Edmund

Brand, Hugo Dermody, Tim
Fitzgerald, Stanley Gurney
Philip Parisi, Mohamed Raw
and Archie Ware recently joinec
the ranks of the union's recer­
tified bosuns after completing a
rigorous five-week training
course. Honored at the November
membership meeting held in
Piney Point, Md., the bosuns
graduated with a certification
recognized by the SIU as the
highest designation in the deck
department.

The bosun recertification pro­
gram of the Lundeberg School at
the Paul Hall Center for Maritime
Training and Education is
designed to update seafarers in
the top post of a ship's unlicensed
deck department crew on trends
in the maritime indu.stry, includ­
ing changing shipboard technol­
ogy and updated seamanship
techniques. Additionally, the
bosuns' curriculum prepares the
seamen for their leadership roles
among fellow crewmembers.

Mastering the New
Recognizing the importance

of staying abreast with changes
made in the industry. Brother
Fitzgerald, a 19-year member of
the SIU, said in remarks made to
Seafarers at the Piney Point mem-
bership meeting last month
during the bosuns' graduation
ceremony, "If you are not upgrad­
ing your skills with new equip­
ment and technology, you are
going backwards."

Through a combination of
drills, hands-on exercises and
classroom work, the bosuns com­
pleted advanced classes in wire-
splicing and navigation, making
use of the Paul Hall Center's
simulator, which reproduces sail­
ing conditions at sea in ports
around the world.

In-depth work was done in
areas critical to the nation's
military sealift operations, such
as helicopter maneuvers, damage

control procedures, forklift han­
dling and Hagglund crane opera­
tion. Underway and vertica
replenishment procedures were
thoroughly "reviewed.

Advanced firefighting anc
emergency first aid classes also
were on the bosuns' class
schedule. Brother Rawi, 49, who
joined the SIU in 1976 at the New
York hall, found these sessions of
great value. "They are very im­
portant skills to know
remember," he said.

In each topic, the bosuns had
to complete the course work and
pass either a written exam or
demonstration drill or both.

Enhancing the Job
As part of the recertification

curriculum, the bosuns attended
classes in communicating effec­
tively with fellow shipmates
both unlicensed and licensed. The
purpose of these sessions is to
prepare bosuns to play a key role in
maintaining a cohesive, proactive
team of crewmembers.

The bosuns also had an oppor­
tunity to expand their computer
skills.

Maritime Laws
Given the critical condition of

U.S. shipping, the bosuns took
part in several discussions with
SIU officials on the union's ef­
forts to revitalize the American
maritime industry and assure job
security for all Seafarers. In a trip
to the U.S. Capitol, the bosuns
met with the union's legislative
staff to review the SIU's political
operation and its support for
egislation that promotes U.S.-
lag shipping.

The extent to which legislation
can determine the future of the
industry was noted by Bosun Der­
mody, who joined the SIU in
976 in the port of New Orleans,
n his remarks at the griaduation

ceremony, Dermody stressed the
importance of the Seafarers
Political Activities Donation

Graduates of the bosun recertification course are (from left, front row) Hugo Dermody, Mohamed Rawi, Tim
Fitzgerald, Tommie Benton, (second row) Stanley Gumey, Edmund Brand, Archie Ware and Philip Parisi.

(SPAD), the voluntary contribu
tions Seafarers can make to be
used for contributing to the cam
paigns of individuals supportive
of the U.S. maritime industry. "Il
is our security," he said.

The bosuns also met with rep­
resentatives from every other
department of the union. Effec
tive contract enforcement was
discussed with officials of the
union's collective bargaining
department. The need to protect
benefits of Seafarers in the areas
of health care, vacations, training
and pensions was discussed with
representatives of the Seafarers
plans.

For Brother Brand, these ses
sions added to his understanding
of the union and its operation,
was very important to me to be
able to meet the administration o:
the SIU and discuss the future o
the union," said the graduate o
the Lundeberg School's trainee
class no. 123 (1973).

Passing the Torch
A small portion of the bosuns'

ime was dedicated to training the
young men and women enrollec

For Bosun Parisi, Seafaring Is a Family Affair
When Philip Parisi accepted

his certificate last month for
completing the bosun recer­
tification course at the Paul Hall
Center for Maritime Training
and Education, the Mas­
sachusetts native said, "It is a
great deal we have here in Piney
Point. All the old-timers fought
long and hard for what we have
here, so we all should do a good
job."

For Brother Parisi, the com­
ment was more than a tribute to
the Piney Point, Md. training
complex, which encompasses
the Lundeberg School. Pari si's
remarks also acknowledged the
role of Seafarers who,
throughout the union's 56-year
history, built the organization to
its present strength.

Parisi knows some of these
Seafarers personally. The 34-
year-old bosun's father was a
Seafarer active in the union's
fishing membership, based in
Gloucester, Mass.

The strong union that has ac­
crued to today's SIU members
also is a matter with which the
Parisi family is deeply familiar.
Philip Parisi's three brothers all
sailed with the SIU. Pointing to
his son, Conor, who was on

hand for his father's graduation
from the Lundeberg School
course, Parisi said, "And, we
may not be the last Seafarers
in this family."

Parisi first became interested
in the seafaring life while work­
ing with his father aboard the
family's fishing vessel during
summers and after school.

"While our fishing boat was
tossing about on a choppy day, I
would watch in amazement as
the tankers sailed smoothly by. I
said to myself, I've got to sail
aboard one of those," said
Parisi.

In 1982, Parisi became the
first member of his family to at­
tend the Lundeberg School
when he graduated from the
trainee program. He soon began
sailing aboard deep sea vessels
as a member of the deck depart­
ment.

Parisi has returned several
times to the Lundeberg School
to upgrade his seamanship skills.
For the bosun recertification
program, he returned with his
wife and son, who stayed with
him at the facilities while he at­
tended the course.

In an interview with a
reporter from the Seafarers

Conor Parisi gets a close look at
the workings of the membership
meeting. His father, Philip, is in
background.

LOG, Parisi stated that while he
hopes that his son, Conor, would
someday sail with the Seafarers,
he is leaving that decision up to
him.

During a practice session in the tankerman safety and rescue opera­
tions class, Hugo P. Dermody volunteers to be in the sling, while other
class members practice moving him.

in the Paul Hall Center's entry
level program. The bosuns
worked side-by-side with the
trainees in exercises covering
knot-tying, wire splicing and
deck maintenance, including use
of a bosun's chair.

Some of the bosuns found this
work extremely rewarding and
directed their graduation remarks
to the trainees.

Many of the graduating recer­
tified bosuns took time in their
speeches to state that upgrading is
crucial to the success of any
seafaring career. "Work hard for
yourselves and the union," said
Brother Gumey, 32, who joined

the union in 1979 in the port of
Seattle.

Brother Ware, 38, told the
irospective Seafarers in the
audience at the membership
meeting, 'To the young trainees I
say, look at us [the graduating
!x)suns] for encouragement If
we can do it, so can you."

rent on all facets of shipboard
technology.

"I really enjoyed this class and
I am very proud of this union. I've
been a member for almost 17
years and I will keep coming back
to Piney Point," said the 38-year-
old Brother Benton.

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Not Stopping Here
In their graduation remarks,

he bosuns indicated that they
lave no intention of resting on
their laurels. The SIU men talked
of the importance of continued
upgrading in order to remain cur-

Mohamed Rawi (left) and Stanley
Gurney learn proper ways to
splice wire.

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8 SEAFMERS LOG DECBmER1994

' Working the Busy Caribbean Run
J] Keeps S-L Discovery Crew on Alert

From the busy port of
Elizabeth, NJ. to the clear waters
of Kingston, Jamaica, Seafarers
who sail the Caribbean run
aboard the Sea-Land Discovery
work unrelentingly to get cargoes
moved safely and efficiently.

New York Patrolman Jack
Sheehan recently met the ship
when it docked in Elizabeth, N.J.
to update the crewmembers on
union activities and answer any
questions they might have. He
noted that due to the 28-day
schedule the vessel follows, the

700-foot containership is never in
one port for very long.

"^e Sea-Land Discovery is a
very busy ship with a hard work­
ing crew," Sheehan told a reporter
from the Seafarers LOG. "They
are always on the go to keep the
ship in top form."

The patrolman added that the
deck department, headed by
Bosun Nelson Sala, is superior.
"Bosun Sala really keeps the ship
in top-notch condition. Deck
department members are always
doing a lot of chipping and paint­

ing to keep the Sea-Land Dis­
covery loolang good," he said.

Because the Sea-Land Dis­
covery maintains a very busy
schedule, safety is of utmost im­
portance. Many of the crewmem­
bers who sail aboard the
Sea-Land Discovery have at­
tended various upgrading classes
at the Lundeberg Schoo and are
very knowledgeable when it
comes to safety, Sheehan said.

He added that excellent meals
jrepared by the galley gang,
leaded by Chief Cook Jorge

Salazar, help keep the crewmem­
bers happy and full of energy.
"Chief Cook Salazar is always
preparing new and interesting
menus for the crew," the patrol­
man concluded.

The Sea-Land Discovery, a
vessel in the fleet of Sea-Land
Service Inc., was built in 1968
and is capable of traveling speeds
of up to 21 knots. The container-
ship sails the Caribbean run
which includes ports in Kingston,
Jamaica; Rio Haina, Dominican
Republic and San Juan, Puerto
Rico. The Sea-Land Service ves­
sel loads and unloads its cargo in
Elizabeth, New Orleans and Jack­
sonville, Fla.

Chief Cook Jorge Salazar (left) and Steward Baker Jose Colls SA David Valle takes a break on
check to be sure there are enough dry stores aboard the Sea- deck while the Sea-Land Dis-
Land Discovery for the upcoming voyage. covery \s docked in Elizabeth, N.J.

OMU Jorge Bermeo helps
keep the ship's engineroom
in good working condition.

Taking time to catch up on union
news are AB James Harris (left)
and Bosun Nelson Sala.

AB Robert Bateman (left)
presents Chief Mate Jim Ryan
with a model of the S-L Discovery.

Crew Earns Praise for Work
In Shipyard on Thompson Pass

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Hard at work in
are QMEDs Jim
Bob Hamil.

the engineroom
Soto (left) and

The crew of the Thompson
Pass recently was commended by
Interocean Management officials
following an extremely success­
ful shipyard period in Portland,
Ore. in which the vessel was
drydocked and overhauled.

In a telegram sent to the ship
by the head of marine personnel
for the shipping company, crew-
members were thanked for "the
excellent job done in the
shipyard." In addition, a letter

sent to the captain from Inter­
ocean Management's marine
superintendent extended thanks
and appreciation to all hands for
a job well done and compli­
mented the crew on their "team
efforts, dedication and hard
work."

Teamwork and dedication by
crewmembers aboard the
Thompson Pass do help to keep
the 874-foot tanker in top form,
noted QMED Robert Hamil.

From transporting petroleum
products between Valdez, Alaska
and the West Coast, to the recent
shipyard stay, Thompson Pass
crewmembers have adopted an
"all for one" attitude to get each
job done.

In a letter to the Seafarers
LOG, QMED Hamil praised the
crewmembers. "This is a good and
hard working crew, and it is a
pleasure to sail with them aboard
the Thompson Pass," he wrote.

Hamil, who also serves as the
ship's chairman, noted that he
joined together with the captain,
chief engineer, chief mate and
first engineer in thanking the
crew for a job well done while in
the shipyard. He also provided the
photos accompanying this article,
which were taken during the
vessel's stay in the shipyard.

The Thompson Pass and its
sister ship, the Brooks Range,
were built in 1978. The 165,000
DWT tanker transports Valdez
petroleum products between Val­
dez, Alaska and San Francisco
and Los Angeles, Calif.

Preparing healthy, hearty meals for the crew aboard the AB Mike Smolen (left) and Pumpman Rick Stopping to pose for the camera before going to the mess hall
Thompson Pass are galley gang members (from left) SAs Larry Cavender are joined by Cathy
Lopez and All Mohamed, Steward/Baker CrIsantoModellas and Cavender during some off-time
Chief Cook Ahmed Sharif. while in the shipyard.

^1

for lunch are (from left) ABs Jeff Turkus, Ben Armen-
dariz, SA Larry Lopez and OS Kasem Omar.

The Thompson Pass ^ '
anchored at El Segundo, Calif.

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BECEMBER1994 SEAFARERS LOG 9

Seafarers Must Have MMDs Renewed by 1999
Ac Q0Op<OrA«*n n«*A As Seafarers are aware, mer­

chant seamen must renew their
z-cards every five years, accord
ing to U.S Coast Guard regula­
tions published in the final rule
format in the September 27,1994
Federal Register. (Interim
measures have been in effect
since 1990 when the five-year
renewal requirement became law
as part of the Oil Pollution Act of
1990.) The federal agency is re­
quiring that all merchant
mariner's documents (MMDs),
or z-cards, must be updated by
1999 and has issued an expiration
schedule for existing z-cards.

The renewal requirements
were effective as of October 27,
and the expiration schedule be­
comes effective January 1,1995.

Conditions for Renewal
Z-cards may be renewed up to

one year before they expire, and
pan be renewed up to one year
after they expire, but are not valid
for shipping once they expire.

For example, if a Seafarer's
z-card is due to expire in June
1995, he or she has until June
1996 to renew, although he or she
will not be permitted to sail after
June 1995 if it has not been
renewed.

Renewal Schedule
To determine the date for

renewing z-cards and licenses,
the Coast Guard will use the date
the document was issued for
those processed before 1991.
(Since 1991, z-cards have been
issued with expiration dates
posted on both the front and back
of the documents.)

The date of issuance is locatet
on the back of a z-card, to the
right of the thumb print.

Documents issued in years en
ding in 5 or 0 must renew durin
1995. For those cards issued in
the years ending with a 1 or 6,
renewal must take place in 1996.
For years ending in 2 or 7,
renewal must be done in 1997.
For documents issued in years en­
ding in 3 or 8, renewal must take
place in 1998. Any documents is­
sued in years ending in 4 or 9 must
be renewed by 1999 to remain
active. (See chart below.)

Renewal Requirements
The Department of Transpor­

tation agency has issued the fol­
lowing requirements for z-cart
renewal:

Entry level MMDs (OS,
wiper and steward department
[food handlers]):

• Coast Guard application
for renewal of MMD

• Coast Guard Nationa
Driver Register check consent
form

GOP Gains Majority
in Senate and House
Continued from page 3
presence in the United States' vast
international trade. It must act to
ensure that a fleet of U.S.-flag mer­
chant ships, crewed by skilled
American se^arers, stands ready to
serve our country's economic and
military sealift needs."

During the 103rd Congress,
the House overwhelmingly
passed a 10-year, $1.3 billion
shipping bill, the funding for
which would have come from a
tonnage duty levied on all vessels
calling on U.S. ports from foreign
destinations.

But the Senate failed to act on
the legislation, as three farm-state
senators—Pressler, Charles E.
Grassley (R-Iowa) and Hank
Brown (R-Colo.) used a par­
liamentary gimmick to prevent
the Senate from debating or
voting on the bill.

Next year, the farm bill will be

due for a vote. This legislation is
enacted every five years. Tradi­
tionally, during the farm bil
debate, the laws which mandate
transportation of U.S. govern­
ment food aid cargoes on
American-flag ships have come
under attack from giant agricul­
tural interests.

The union is prepared for such
attacks in the event that they arise
in the 1995 farm bill debate.

Maintaining cargo preference
laws which require that 75 per­
cent of government-donated food
aid be shipped on U.S.-flag car­
riers, along with legislation to
revitalize the nation's liner fleet
will be among the top issues for
the SIU's legislative staff. Addi­
tionally, the union will continue
to seek measures that will in­
crease the size of the U.S. tanker
fleet and bring American-flag
cruise ships to the high seas.

Seafarers Active In Elections
Around the country, during the

weeks leading up to November 8,
Seafarers took part in the
grassroots activities that help get
officials elected. By working on
phone banks, going door-to-door
with literature, attending rallies
and campaign events, and putting
up signs. Seafarers contributed
their volunteer time to pro-
maritime candidates seeking con­
gressional, state and local offices.

Seafarers worked for, among
others, incumbent Senators Kay
Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas),
Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.),
Chuck Robb (D-Va.) and Slade
Gorton (R-Wash.), all of whom
were re-elected.

On the House side. Seafarers
backed incumbents Randy
"Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.),
Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.),
Gerald Solomon (R-N.Y.), Gerry
Studds (D-Mass.), Jack Fields (R-

Texas) and Herb Bateman (R-
Va.)—all winners in their respec­
tive bids for re-electioni—as well
as other candidates.

In the U.S. Virgin Islands,
members of the SIU's industrial
division, the United Industrial
Workers (UIW), threw their sup­
port behind eventual winner Dr.
Roy Schneider in a hotly con­
tested gubernatorial race.
Schneider won a November 22
runoff election against the incum­
bent lieutenant governor.

Besides donating their time
and efforts. Seafarers also con­
tributed to the campaigns of can­
didates who support a strong U.S.
merchant marine through the
Seafarers Political Action Dona­
tion (SPAD). Contributions from
this voluntary fund are made
year-round, every year, to elected
officials who back the American-
flag fleet.

Coast Guard photo/finger­
print form

• Issuance fee of $35
Rated MMDs (Any rated

shipboard position):
• Coast Guard application

for renewal of MMD
• Coast Guard National

Driver Register check consent
form

• Coast Guard photo/finger­
print form

• Cdast Guard physical (can
be taken at an SIU clinic or with
a family physician)

• Drug test (can be taken at
an SIU clinic)

• Evaluation fee of $45
• Issuance fee of $35
• Must show proof of profes­

sional requirements including
one of the following:

- One year seatime
- Three years related ex­

perience (to be evaluated by the
Coast Guard)

- Renewal exercise ($40)
Lifeboat Endorsement:
• Coast Guard application

for renewal of MMD
• Coast Guard National

Driver Register consent form
• Coast Guard photo/finger-

print form
• Issuance fee $35
• Evaluation fee $45
• Professional requirements

(see above)
Inactive MMDs (continuity

document):
Cannot ship with this docu­

ment
Must renew every five

years
Issuance fee $35

MMDs held in conjunction
with a merchant mariner's license
will usually be renewed concur­
rently with the license.

As noted above, seamen have
a one-year grace period to renew
their document after it has ex­
pired. If on a vessel when the
MMD expires, the Coast Guard
will not pull a seaman off, but he
or she is not permitted to re-ship
with an expired document.

How To Renew
If a document is up for

renewal, a Seafarer may go to any
Coast Guard office and fill out the
necessary forms as listed above.
It should be noted, however, that
he or she will also need to bring
several other items into the Coast
Guard office at the actual time of
MMD renewal.

The Seafarer must be able to
show proof of one year, out of the
last five, sailing time or be able to
meet one of the other professional
requirements as noted above. If
providing proof of seatime, it
must be the original or certified
copy of discharges or an original
letter from a company stating
seatime.

The Seafarer must have the ac­
tual MMD in order to receive a
new one. If renewing by mail,
two passport-size photos also
should be included.

And finally, he or she must
have the proper fee or fees as
listed above in order to receive a
new MMD. (These fees are the
subject of a lawsuit by the SIU
which has argued in federal dis­
trict court that they constitute a

work tax, and as such are uncon­
stitutional. The union also chal­
lenged the manner in which the
fees were calculated. No decision
has yet been issued on this case.)

New System
As part of the renewal system,

the Coast Guard has begun issu­
ing a new style of z-cards.

The new MMD is a plastic,
credit card-size document which,
is similar in appearance to the
current z-cards. The most notable
change is the addition of a mag­
netic stripe such as the one on a
credit card.

The new MMD stripe will
contain the mariner's name and
social security number.

Because of the z-card renewal
schedule, both the old and new
cards will be in circulation for the
next five to six years, and either
version is valid during that
period. After the year 2000, all
merchant mariners should have
the new card.

The new card was designed in
order to help reduce errors and
increase record-keeping accuracy
for the Coast Guard. To further
reduce paperwork, the agency
would like to expand the use of
the magnetic stripe in the future
to include ratings, sea time and
other information.

The chart below shows the
year that MMDs, in order to
remain active, must be
renewed based on issuance
dates.

The exact date of expiration
matches the month and day of
issuance.

Renewal Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Issuance Year 1990 1991 • 1992 1993 1994

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

1960 1961 1962 1963 1964

1955 1956 1957 1958 • 1959

1950 1951 1952 1953 1954

1945 1946 1947 1948 1949

1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 .

Source; Federal Register, September 27,1994 1937 1938 1939

ExpedUed Mar Ad Approvai SougM
By Sea-Land to HeHag Five Ships

Sea-Land Service Inc. asked
the Maritime Administration to
accelerate its consideration of its
application to transfer five of its
American-flag ships to foreign
ship registries, the company an­
nounced on November 8. The
New Jersey-based company
cited the lack of a new maritime
policy as the reason for the
company's need to now reflag
some of its ships.

Last Year's Application
In response to Sea-Land's re­

quest for expedited review of its
reflagging application, SIU
President Michael Sacco said,
"There is nothing new about
Sea-Land's application to reflag
ships. The application was sub­

mitted last year and it has been
pending ever since." At that
time, the SIU, along with four
other maritime labor organiza­
tions, filed comments in opposi­
tion of the flag transfer
application.

Presented in July 1993, Sea-
Land's petition initially asked
for permission to reflag 13
ships.

The request to expedite con­
sideration and approval of its
reflagging application con­
cerned five ships: Sea-Land
Pride, Sea-Land Value, Sea-
Land Motivator, Sea-Land
Freedom and Sea-Land
Mariner. The first three are SL-
31 's operating in the transpacific
and transatlantic trades. The lat­

ter two are D9-Js which sail be­
tween Asia and Europe.

In its November 8 statement,
Sea-Land indicated the com­
pany would place the five ships
under the Marshall Islands flag.

SIU Presses for Ship Bill
Sacco noted that "Sea-Land's

announcement that it is pressing
the Maritime Administration for a
response to its application does
no^ng to change or deto* the SIU
from its determination to get a
maritime bill enacted by Congress
and signed into law that will
negate the need for U.S. companies
to reflag any of their diips."

Sea-Land is a subsidiary of
CSX Corp., a Richmond, Va.-
based transportation company.

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10 SEAFARERS LOG DECEMRER1904

Houston Still Fools
Flood's Afterofiects
Pumpman's Home Is Destroyed

As flood waters in Houston
receded during late October, so
too did the stories about the dis­
aster fade from the national media
spotlight.

But for thousands of people,
the effects of the severe flooding
which caused damage in 48 coun­
ties covering more than 250 miles
will be felt for a long time to
come.

At least 19 people died in
flood-related incidents, and more
than 12,000 had to evacuate their
homes during the period from Oc­
tober 14-19. Adding to the chaos
was a major pipeline explosion on
October 20 which dumped about
200,000 gallons of gasoline,
diesel fuel and crude oil into the
San Jacinto River.

More th^ a dozen Seafarers
are among those whose homes
suffered varying degrees of
damage from the flooding.

Pumpman Floyd Acord's

townhouse particularly was hard-
hit. "It's a complete loss, and we
were refused a building permit to
go back in and rebuild the place
because it's below the
floodplain," said Acord, 38. "Our
house was destroyed."

The respective homes of
Recertified Steward Royce
Bozeman and Electrician Jinuny
Rogers also reportedly sustained
major damage.

Dog Swam Away
Acord and his wife, Maria,

were at their suburban Houston
home on October 17. "The water
started rolling in about 5 a.m. By
8 a.m. we had to leave. My dog
swam out the front door," recalled
Acord, a Lundeberg School
graduate. "Nobody knew it was
coming. The water just surged."

Acord said the three-bedroom
home was paid for. Unfortunate­
ly, he did not have flood in-

These photos depict the total devastation of Floyd Acord's home following the severe flooding that hit the
Houston area in late October.

surance.
When the waters receded, he

and Maria managed to salvage a
few photographs and other keep-

Big Witt Scored b! U.S. Court
For Atlantic Coast Fishermen
Continued from page 3

To set a quota level to meet the
target mortality rate, in this case
0.53, NMFS biologists must
guess the size of the summer
flounder stock for the following
year. Numbers of fish are es­
timated by age groups—new-
boms (or recmits), age one fish,
age two and so on. TTie numbers
of older fish in the population are
fairly reliable because these year
classes show up again and again
in catches and surveys.

Past Experience a Factor
For newborns and future new-

boms, biologists can only guess
both how many summer flounder
will spawn in the following year
and how many newbom fish will
survive to age one.

In making these calculations for
the summer flounder stock in 1994,
the govemment—^which by law
must use the best scientific data
available—incorporated many
conservative assumptions and
methods to compensate for this un­
certainty, including using a
geometric mean and standard
deviation to estimate the number of
new recmits in 1994. The major
property of a geometric mean is that
it always is lower than the simple
arithmetic average or mean.

The lawsuit charged, and Judge
Doumar agreed, that the govem­
ment erred in subtracting a standard
error from the calculation of 1994
age zero and age one fish. This
alone had the effect of lowering the
quota by 3 million pounds. A stand-
iard deviation, such as the one used
by NMFS in setting the summer
flounder quota is a range above and
below an estimated number be­
tween which that number is very
likely to fall.

The government justified the use of
the standard deviation and lower num­
ber by claiming that this qrproach in­
creased the chances of hitting the 0.53
fishing mortality rate.

For both the 1993 and 1995

fluke quotas, the government
used a geometric mean to set a
quota that would reach the 0.53
mortality rate. It is only for the
1994 quota that the NMFS used a
standard error calculation to
determine stock size.

It appeared to Judge Doumar
that NMFS scientists and staff
chose to use the one standard
deviation below the mean "not
because it was the best scientific
information available, but solely
because it increased the percent­
ages of reaching not a balanced
result but a result which protected
the summer flounder stock to the
detriment of the fishermen."

1993 Goal Exceeded
The judge found in 1993, when

the geometric mean was used, the
fishing mortality rate exceeded
the target mortality rate of 0.53 by
9 percent. NMFS scientists were
aware of this fact when the 1994
quota was established, the Judge
noted. This should have been suf­
ficient reason to employ that
method of calculation again.
There was no reason to switch
from using the geometric mean to
the ultraconservative calculation
device of a standard error below
the mean.

He noted that "Congress, in the
Magnuson Act, expressed a desire
to balance conservation with the
rights of commercial and recrea­
tional fishermen. It is clear that
the 'standard deviation'. . . was
picked to place a scientific name
on what was plainly an un­
balanced decision."

Goal Is a 'Balance'
Judge Doumar's opinion and

order continued, "Fishery
management plans must balance
the importance of conservation
against support for commercial
and recreational fishermen.
Weighing the balance grossly in
favor of conservation necessarily
means harming fishermen, which
was not Congress' expressed pur­
pose when implementing the

Magnuson Act.
"The Court's decision that

choosing one standard deviation
below the mean is arbitrary and
capricious is supported by the
1993 and the 1995 quotas, both of
which were set using the
geometric mean figure.

"The commercial catch quota
which was contested herein
should be reset using the figure
derived from the best scientific
information available—19.05
million pounds, the geometric
mean, replacing the quota set at
one standard deviation below the
mean, or 16.005 million pounds,"
his statement concludes.

Fishermen Enthusiastic
The groups which filed the

lawsuit, in addition to the SIU, are
the Belford Seafood Cooperative
in Belford, N.J., the Fishermen's
Dock Cooperative in Pt. Pleasant,
N.J. and Wanchese Fish Co. with
operations in Hampton, Va.,
Wanchese, N.C. and New Bed­
ford, Mass.

Joe Branin, an SIU fisherman
from Belford, N.J. expressed
deep satisfaction with the judge's
decision. "This is great!" he said.

Angered by the fact that the
information provided by fisher­
men had been ignored by NMFS
staff and scientists as well as by
the management council, Branin,
as a result of Judge Doumar's
decision, sees new opportunities.
"We told them all along what was
really happening in the ocean, but
these bureaucrats never listen to a
word we say. Maybe that will
change now."

Pt. Pleasant fisherman Jim
Lovgren, who testified before
Judge Doumar, said the industry
could learn a valuable lesson
from this case. "We must be in­
volved from the beginning of the
management process—when the
real decisions are made." This
points to the "need for fishermen
to organize nationally," he said.

sakes, but the flood claimed just
about all of their other posses­
sions. "We moved a lot of stuff
upstairs, thinking it would be
okay, but the water was 16 feet
deep and made it to the second
level," said Acord.

He added that Recertified
Bosun Frank Lyle and AB Spen­
cer Lyie greatly assisted him in
the post-flood cleanup. "They
helped me dig out the house,
donated a week of their time, and
I'm very grateful."

In fact, Acord is managing to
look on the relative bright side of
the flood and its aftermath. "My
father also lives in the area and
he's 78 years old, so I'm really
grateful ^at no one in th&'family
got hurt," said Acord. "We all
spent three days in a shelter and
now we're staying in an apart­
ment (donated through the
American Red Cross and the
Federal Emergency Management
Agency).

"We've already found another
home," he added. "I'm just trying
to get qualified for the financing,
and hopefully I'll be back on a
ship by Christmas."

Floyd Acord stands In front of
what remains of his flood-
damagedhome.

Acord offered one final
thought on his next house. "I can
tell you this: I'll never buy
another house that's in a
floodplain,"

Flu, Flu, Go Away

Taking advantage of the flu shots offered last m(i!>nth by the
Virginia Mason Clinic In Seattle are QMED Clinton Anderson (top
left) and DEU Antonio Gonzales (top right). Staff rnember Char­
lotte Edman from the clinic, which serves as the preferred
provider organization (PRO) of the Seafarers Welfare Plan In the
northwestem part of the U.S., came to the union hall to administer
the shots. In bottom photo, Chjef Cook Gary Correy (left) helps
with the paperwork In signing In Chief Cook Jack Garten.

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First Assistant Engineer Pat Pickard (left) Keeping the engines running smoothly are
and OMU Jose Rodriguez discuss safety Second Engineer Gary Spell (seated) anc
precautions during a lifeboat drill. OMU Ronnie Bond.

Striving for Excellence
Aboard the Harriette

Posing for the camera following a union meeting aboard ship are (from left, standing
Bosun Daniel Laitinen, AB James Cunningham, OMU Ronnie Bond, AB Claude Hollier
and DEU Daniel Vasquez. From the left (seated) are SA Henry Edwards, AB Tommy
Lister, Recertified Steward George Quinn and OMU Charles Dallas.

From the superior quality of the food to
the smoothly ruiining engines, crewmem-
bers in every department aboard the Over-
seas Harriette work hard to keep the vessel
in top form.

Chief Cook George Maranos (who
took the photographs accompanying this
article) wrote in a letter to the Seafarers
LOG, 'This is really one of the best ships,
I believe. All departments work well
together, and everything is in top-notch
condition."

The ship docked recently in the port of
New Orleans following a busy schedule
that included stops in Peru, Kenya,
Lithuania and a one-month layover in a
shipyard in Gdansk, Poland.

Always interested in news from home
or about the maritime industry, "Crew-
members are always ready to get together
for a shipboard meeting or just to enjoy one

another's company," the chief cook stated.
"At our union meetings there is always a
lot of praise for the quality and spirit of the
entire crew," he said.

Transporting both bulk and bagged
agricultural products such as wheat, corn
and soybeans, the Harriette sails from Gulf
ix)rts to primarily Africa and Russia.

The 567-foot bulk carrier, operated by
Maritime Overseas Corp., currently is on
its way to Lithuania with 18,933 tons of
soybean meal. The vessel will spend ap­
proximately 15 days at sea and three to six
days in port discharging the cargo.

Capable of traveling at speeds of more
than 14 knots loaded, the Harriette can
carry up to 25,541 metric tons.

Preparing the lifeboat during a drill at sea Recertified Steward George Quinn shreds
is Bosun Daniel Laitinen. cabbage for some of his special cole slaw.

LNG Crew Bids Farewell
To Retiring Bosun Waters

Bosun Waters (third from left) accepts a plaque from the crewmembers and officers
aboard the LNG Capr/com during a shipboard retirement party. Pictured from left are
QMED Thomas Harris, Steward/Baker John Gibbons, Waters, AB Floyd Hackman, AB
J.Mayo and AB Robert O'Connell.

Seafarers aboard the LNG Capricorn
bid a fond farewell to Recertified Bosun
Aubrey "Pete" Waters, 66, who recently
retired after a 42-year career with the SIU.

Capricorn crewmembers and officers
gave a shipboard retirement party for
Waters and presented him with a com­
memorative plaque.

AB Michael McCarthy, a Lundeberg
School graduate, was one of the SIU mem­
bers who took part in the retirement fes­
tivities. "I started sailing 12 years ago, and
Pete was my first bosun," he recalled,
hadn't sewihjm since that first ship, the
LNGAriesT^t then five months ago I met
him in an airport in Japan and found out
we were joining the same ship and that it
would be his last tour.

McCarthy described Waters as "a great
guy, very diplomatic, and he cares about
die crew. He means a lot to us."

In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, Mc­
Carthy and several other Seafarers wrote
that Waters "leaves a legacy to be envied
by any Seafarer—beginning as an entry-
level seaman and ending his career as a
bosun, last sailing aboard an Energy
Transportation Corporation vessel."

"I'm going to miss it all," Waters states.
I met some guys who probably were

closer than my real brothers, especially
back in the years when we were gone 10,
11 months out of the year I'll just miss
going to sea. The SIU has been family to
me, and I've really enjoyed it."

Pete Waters joined the SIU in 1952 in
Detroit and began his career in the union's
Great Lakes division. From 1953-56, in
addition to sailing, he assisted in organiz­
ing drives in that region. He eyentually
transferred to the deep sea division.

Waters' memories span from the days
of cramped, basic shipboard quarters and
equipment, such as manual "ringer" wash­
ing machines, to the modem conveniences
and privacy enjoyed by tody's mariners.

The Alabama native vividly recalls the
times when freighters and cargo ships used
booms for loading and unloading, and it
would be "weeks in port instead of hours."

As for the crews themselves. Waters
believes that today's seamen are better
informed and educated about their in­
dustry than ever before.

Part of the credit for that trend goes to
the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training
and Education, he says. "I recommend to all
Seafarers that they upgrade as often as pos­
sible and get a higher eduction, too. Take
advantage of what the school has to offer."

Among the highlights of his days as an
active Seafarer, Waters quickly cites the
two times he met the late Paul Hall, the
union's president until his death in 1980.
The first encounter happened in 1971
during an education conference at Piney
Point, Md. The second took place four
years later in New York, and Waters was
surprised to leam that Hall remembered
him. "The older men in the SIU, they had
incredible memories and they never forgot
who you were," he says.

Reflecting on his career. Brother Waters
concludes that he "wouldn't trade my time
going to sea for anything in the world."

He spent most of his time ashore in Seat­
tle but has retired to Tmssville, Ala., whae
he lives with his wife. Tammy. He has two
grown children and four grandchildren.

As a retiree. Waters plans to do some
light traveling with Tammy. He also ex­
presses interest in enrolling in a wood­
working class—a hobby that's always
interested him but one that he has never
had time to leam.

Waters' shipmates aboard the Capricorn
describe him as "full of life and vigor. He's
always looking out for his 'gang,' first and
foremost. The men and women who have
sailed with Pete have thought of him not
only as a great bosun, but dso as a good
friend. He will be missed!"

Pennsylvania Has a New WWII Seaman's Group

Several retired SIU members recently helped found the Mon Valley (Pa.) chapter of
the World War |l Merchant Marine Veterans, and membership already has grown to
nearly 100. The group meets in McKeesport, Pa., which is located near Pittsburgh.
Pictured above (from the left) are retired Seafarers Pete Salvo, George Leidemann,
Walter Sestrick, Mark Bryne, Bill Grace, Dick Dell and John Humy. Correspondence
to the organization may be sent to P.O. Box 352, McKeesport, PA 15134.

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EPA Certificatioii Courses
Scheduled for New Year

Seafarers who missed the November 14
deadline for obtaining certification as refrigera­
tion technicians are asked by the union to
secure such certification as soon as possible.

Anyone involved in repair and servicing
of refrigeration equipment and air condition­
ing systems must be certified, according to
Environmental' Protection Agency (EPA)
regulations issued earlier this year which
stem from the Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990. This affects Seafarers who sail in the
engine department.

Passing the EPA-approved refrigeration
technician certification course conducted by
the Lundeberg School of the Paul Hall Cen­
ter for Maritime Training and Education will
result in Seafarers earning the certification.
The two-day class, which culminates with a
four-part, 100-question exam, will be con­
ducted at SIU halls from January through

July 1995 (see box at right) and also peri­
odically will be available as a separate course
at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. The
class already is part of all engine department
upgrading courses.

Two-Day Course
Day one of the class starts 8 a.m. and lasts

until 4 p.m. Among the topics covered are:
refrigerants and compressor lubricating oils,
refrigerant handling safety procedures, how
refrigerants affect the environment and
theories of refrigeration.

The second day also begins at 8 a.m. and
lasts until 2 p.m., followed by the exam.
Refrigeration servicing, handling small ap­
pliances and working with high- and low-
pressure equipment are some of the topics
covered.

Testing is conducted by the instructor

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN
COURSE SCHEDULE

DATE

Jan, 9-13
Feb. 13-17
March 13-17
April 10-14
June 5-9
July 10-14

LOCATION

Jacksonville, Fla.
Wilmington, Calif.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Houston
Honolulu
New Orleans

TELEPHONE#

(904) 353-0987
(310) 549-4000
(718) 499-8600
(713) 659-5152
(808) 845-5222
(504) 529-7546

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Note: Rve-day blocks of time have been set aside for these courses to accom­
modate all who apply and those who want to retest. Each course, however, will
take place during a two-day period within those dates. Check with the port agent
in each of these union halls to determine the exact date of the class.

following the second day of class, from 2
p.m. until 4 p.m.

The exam is divided into four parts, and
there are corresponding certification types.
Anyone may t^e the exam an unlimited
number of times, so different certifications
may be earned separately.

More Sealarers Complele
RoMgeraOon Tech. Exam

Preparation and concentration
paid off for Seafarers who took the
Paul Hall Center's two-day
refrigeration technician certifica­
tion course last month at SIU halls
in Algonac, Mich, and San Juan,
P.R. and at the Lundeberg School
in Piney Point, Md.

As has been the case with
hundreds of other SIU members
who took the course at various loca­
tions earlier this year, those who
took it in Algonac, San Juan and
Piney Point said that reviewing the
course textbook in advance and
maintaining sharp concentration
during the classroom work are esr
sential precursors to passing the
100-question exam which immedi­
ately follows the course.

"Studying the book is a must.
Without it, I don't see how anyone
could pass the exam," observed
QMED/Pumpman Ray Prim, who

took the class in Puerto Rico and
who described the course as inter­
esting and informative.

"The book helped very much on
rules and regulations," added
QMED Kelly Mayo, who attended
the course in Algonac. "The test
was, as advertised in the Seafarers
LOG, quite difficult. But as long as
you paid attention in class and
studied in advance, there's no prob­
lem."

Like Prim and Mayo,
Pumpman/Electrician Brian Sen-
gelaub praised the efforts of Lun­
deberg School instructor Eric
Malzkuhn. "He's one of the best
instructors I've ever run across,"
said Sengelaub, who took the class
in Piney Point.

Regarding the course itself,
Sengelaub stated, "You certainly
have to stay alert at all times. I was
prepared, but there's still a lot of

Instructor Eric Malzkuhn explains use of refrigerant recovery equipment during a recent refrigeration
technician certification class at Piney Point, Md.

material to cover in two days."
Seafarers who want to ^uy the

course textbook should indicate
this to the port agent whom they
contact when signing up for the
class. They should then send a
check for $25, made payable to the
"Paul Hall Center," to: EPA

Refrigeration Tech. Course, Paul
Hall Center for Maritime Training
and Education, P.O. Box 75, Piney
Point, Md. 20674, Attn: J.C. Weig-
man. The book will be sent by first
class mail. (Be sure to indicate an
address where the book should be
sent.)

The Lundeberg School £dso is
trying to make the book available
for purchase directly from the ports
where the courses are scheduled.
Check with the individual port
agents to find out if the book is
available in advance at a particular
hall.

SIU: Foreign Ship Crew Standards Must Be Studied
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990

(OPA 90) mandated that the
Secretary of Transportation or his
designees "evaluate the manning,
training, qualifications and
watchkeeping standards of a
foreign country that issues
documentation for any vessel" on a
periodic basis and when a ship is
involved in an accident.

The law also requires the
Secretary to determine if the licens­
ing and Certification standards for
seamen of foreign nations which
document vessels are "at least
^uivalent to United States law or
international standards accepted by
the United States...."

The U.S. Coast Guard currently
is considering how to implement
this OPA 90 mandate. The agency
asked for the thoughts of interested
parties in a notice published in the
Federal Register easly this fall.

Comprehensive initial Study
In a November 22 letter outlin­

ing the SIU's recommendations on
this matter, the union's executive
vice president, Joseph Sacco, said
the SIU "believes that unless the
agency conducts an extensive ini­
tial study, the effort to determine if
a foreign country's standards in
these areas are equivalent to those
of the United States will prove
meaningless."

Sacco asked that the Coast
Guard do the following:

• Compile the legal and
regulatory requirements for man­
ning levels, crew training, crew
qualifications and watchkeeping
procedures of each foreign country /•

with ships calling on U.S. ports.
• Analyze each country's en­

forcement mechanisms in these
areas. In particular, for foreign na­
tions that allow shipowners to hire
non-national crewmembers, the
agency should find out how the na­
tion of a vessel's registry deter­
mines if foreign seamen meet its
qualifications.

• Make a comparison between
the legal and regulatory require­
ments of the foreign countries and
those of the United States.

• Make a comparison of the
legal and regulatory requirements
of the foreign countries with those
of the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certifica­
tion and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (1978) (STCW), a set of
procedures established by the
United Nations' International
Maritime Organization, which
have been adopted by the majority
of nations with ship registries, in­
cluding the United States.

• As part of the analysis of
crew qualifications, the Coast
Guard should determine the al­
cohol abuse testing, drug abuse
testing and criminal record checks
to which crewmembers on foreign-
flag ships are subjected;

What Is 'Acceptable?'
The union's letter noted that the

Coast Guard "should not necessari­
ly equate international conventions
to acceptable U.S. standards."

"The test for acceptability

should not be the ratification of the
STCW by the United States.
Rather, the test should be whether
the United States has implemented
the STCW's standards," Sacco
said. "[T]he only acceptable stand­
ards should be those which are in
effect for U.S. seamen," whether
they are STCW regulations or
Coast Guard requirements, noted
the union's communication.

The SIU recognizes that the in­
tent of OPA 90 is to ensure that U.S.
waters are subjected to the least risk
possible of a marine oil spill casual­
ty. The law sought to diminish the
role of human factors in causing
accidents. That is why the law re­
quires that merchant mariner docu­
ments be renewed, that American
seamen be subject to stringent al­
cohol and drug abuse reviews and
criminal record checks and that the
number of continuous hours
worked aboard a vessel be limited,
Sacco noted.

Safety = Equal Standards
Since only a fraction—2.7 per­

cent—of tanker export and import
cargoes are carried on U.S.-flag
ships, "it makes no sense for the
vast majority of tank ships travers­
ing U.S. waters to carry crewmem­
bers who meet significantly lower
standards than those carrying 2.7
percent" of the nation's oil, Sacco
said.

"If the human factor contribu­
tion to marine casualties, is to be
kept at its lowest possible number,
then the crew qualifications and

other crew-related standards of
seamen on the ships that make up
the other 97.3 percent of the tanker
traffic in American waters must be
subjected to similar requirements,
enforcement mechanisms and
public scrutiny applied to
American seamen and American
shipowners," he added.

He also noted that several
provisions of OPA 90 apply equally
to foreign-flag and American-flag
tankships, including the require­
ment that tankers have double hulls
after a certain date.

Evidence Points to Need
Additionally, there is much

evidence that points to the need for
a "careful, thoroughly researched
study" of the standards of manning,
crew training and qualifications
and watchstanding procedures
throughout the world's fleet, the
SIU's letter stated.

"The industry press reports a
lack of seafarer training worldwide,
noting that any dip in freight rates
can mean cuts in training funds.
Shortages of seamen are projected
in the world fleet, causing specula­
tion that the pressure will be on for
bodies, be they qualified or not.
Seamen report that in many areas of
the world, seaman's papers for any
position—from able seamen to cap­
tain—are for sale. The qualification
for such licenses and certificates is
ability to pay, not navigational
skills," Sacco added.

Concluding the SIU's com­
ments, Sacco said, "These trends
indicate the need for close scrutiny
on the part of the U.S. Coast Guard.

The agency must know the answer
to questions like: How can the
American public be assured that
U.S. waters will not be polluted
through the act of a group of un­
trained, unqualified seamen on a
foreign-flag ship? How can the
American public be assured that an
intoxicated seaman on a foreign-
flag ship who commits one error
will not be allowed to sail on
another vessel entering U.S.
waters?"

Final Rule Due in '96
The goal, Sacco said, should be

nothing short of requiring all
tankers operating in American
waters to maintain the safest pos­
sible operations in the areas of man­
ning, training, crew qualifications
and watchkeeping standards.

The Coast Guard will take into
consideration the comments it
received from interested parties, in­
cluding the SIU, on the agency's
role in implementing the OPA 90
requirement that the manning,
training, qualifications and
watchkeeping standards of foreign
nations with ships operating under
their flag be evaluat^ periodically.
The Coast Guard also will address
OPA 90's additional mandate that
calls for a determination if the crew
licensing and certification procesr
ses of those countries are
equivalent to those of the United
States or meet U.S.-accepted inter­
national standards.

After publishing a notice of
proposed rulemaking in June 1995,
the agency hopes to have a final rule
in place in 1996.

According to a recent action by the
Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB), after
November 14,1994, Seafarers who are cer­
tified refrigeration technicians will be given
priority within their respective seniority
classes for all QMED, electrician, refrigera­
tion and junior engineer jobs.

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DECEMBER 1994

Union Urges Coasi Guard to Enact Rules
To Protect Oil Spill Vessel Mariners

Concerned that crewmembers
of oil spill response vessels be
properly protected fi^om shipboard
hazards such as fires and ex­
plosions, the SIU recommended
that the U.S. Coast require all
mariners working on such ships to
be trained in handling dangerous
materials.

SIU Executive Vice President
Joseph Sacco, in the letter outlining
the union's position to the agency,
also suggested that all oil spill
response vessel mariners hold
Coast Guard-approved firefighting
and first aid (including cardio-pul-
monary resuscitation) certificates.

Safe Working Environment
The SIU's proposals were raised

in Sacco's November 3 letter to the
Coast Guard in response to its
notice of a proposed rulemaking on
inspection and certification stand­
ards for oil spill vessels of less than
500 gross tons.

Noting that the SIU represents
seamen currently employed on oil
spill recovery vessels, Sacco called
on the Coast Guard to ensure that
all efforts are made to create the
safest working environment pos­
sible in a situation in which the
handling of flammable or combus­
tible liquids can result in catastrophic
fires or explosions and the exposure
to toxic fumes can lead to severe
respiratory problems.

Since human error accounts for
a large portion of marine casualties,
Sacco said it is imperative that ship­
board personnel "receive thorough
training to ensure that they can per­
form highly technical and complex
operations safely."

Sacco noted that SIU members
attend a hazardous material tech­
nician course, which is approved by
the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). He
recommended that all mariners
working aboard oil spill recovery
vessels hold such a HAZWOPER
certificate.

Safe Shipmates
The SIU recognizes that every

crewmember would like to hold a
high degree of confidence in the
skills and abilities of his or her fel­
low shipmates. To this end, the SIU
urges the Coast Guard to require all
personnel on board oil spill
recovery vessels to hold merchant
mariner documents, irrespective of
the tonnage of the vessel or the
individual's particular job clas­
sification.

"Imposing this requirement on

all persons employed aboard these
vessels will afford the Coast Guard
the opportunity to maintain over­
sight over these mariners and the
wherewithal to suspend or revoke
documents for cause," Sacco said.

Rule In Late'95
After reviewing the comments

received by the SIU and those
received from other groups and in­
dividuals, the Coast Guard wif
issue a notice of proposed rulemak­
ing in January 1995. An additional
comment period will accompany
that notice. A final rule will most
likely be implemented in the latter
part of '95. Not only will the rule
cover the issues raised by the SIU
concerning mariners working
aboard oil spill response vessels,
but it also will detail inspection and
certification procedures for this
kind of marine equipment.

APL Flags Out 6 New Ships
Continued from page 4

In a move that demonstrates the
tenuousness of the EUSC theory,
MarAd also insists that the six APL
ships be enrolled in the agency's
Voluntary Intermodal Sealift
Agreement which can be activated
in behalf of the Department of
Defense in times of crisis.

Oakland, Calif.-based APL is
prohibited from scrapping or
reflagging any of its 19 U.S.-flag
ships receiving government sub­
sidies prior to October 1, 1995. To
scrap or reflag after that date, APL
must receive MarAd approval.

Delivery for the first of the six
ships, known as C-11 s, is scheduled
for May 1995. The rest will be put
into service before November of
the same year.

The original APL application to
MarAd for flagging out the six ships,
each with a 4,800 TCU capacity, was
filed in July 1993. The company
asked for a waiver of Section 804(a)
of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
in order to operate vessels under a
forei^ ship registry in the U.S. trades
despite being a government-sub­
sidized American shipping com­
pany. This year, the company asked
that the application be expedited.

Israeli Sea Officers Continue Job Actions
Several of Zim Israel Navigation Co.'s ships have

been held up by job actions executed by members of
the Israeli Sea Officers Union. Last month, the Zim
Canada was delayed in the port of Yokohama, Japan.
Another ship was prevented from loading for several
hours in Barcelona, Spain. In Elizabeth, N. J., the Zim
Keelung could not undock until the officers called off
their job action.

The Israeli seamen were suported in their efforts
by the Japanese and Spanish maritime unions. The
Japanese Seamen's Union pledged full cooperation in
advance and then supported the effort in Yokohama.
In Elizabeth, Seafarers were on hand to demonstrate

solidarity with their brother seamen of Israel.
The Israeli Sea Officers Union (ISOU) is protest­

ing the lack of a contract and Zim's intransigence at
the bargaining table. The ISOU cites Zim's increased
profits and reports that the company will soon be
offering stock in its enterprise to the public. Yet, the
company asks crewmembers to take cuts, notes the
ISOU.

Also, the ISOU is opposed to moves by the com­
pany to flag-out its fleet. Noting that sever^ of Zim's
ships have been transferred from the Israeli-flag to
foreign-flags, the ISOU is attempting to build support
for a strong Israeli-flag fleet.

SIU Steward Tom Vanyi (left) and Bosun J. Marine!- In front of the Z/m Keelung, docked in gizabeth
10 announce the union's support for the Israeli NJ,,SIUrepresentahvesSpiro V^
seamen conducting a job action against Zim. Aquia show SIU solidanty with the ISOU.

Coast Guard Seeks Input from Industry
On Vessel Inspection Compliance Programs

What are the essential elements of a shipboard safety management,
system? That is one of the questions the U.S. Coast Guard would like
answered by individuals, organizations and companies associated with
shipping in the United States.

"^e agency, through a public meeting on November 7 and by solicit­
ing public comments, is looking for recommendations from the industry
on alternative inspection compliance programs as part of its effort to
streamline and reform cumbersome and out-of-date regulations. The
Coast Guard is developing programs by which American-flag ship
operators can demonstrate that their ships meet certain design standards,
construction requirements, equipment and operational regimes. The
agency is considering allowing vessel owners, operators and authorized
third parties to conduct checks and tests on. these matters. But before
allowing these groups to do this, the agency believes a vessel owner or
operator must have a strong system of safety management in place. Thus,
the Coast Guard is seeking comments on what should be the charac­
teristics of a strong safety management system.

Also among the issues the Coast Guard has raised are: How does a
company get its safety management system qualified or accepted?
Should a company's safety system be certified by an independent group?
Should the Coast Guard do spot checks such as random boardings? What
constitutes satisfactory inspection and testing procedures? What qualifica­
tions are required for persotuiel performing tests and inspections?

Comments are due by December 7 and should be sent to Executive
Secretary; Marine Safety Council (G-LRA); U.S. Coast Guard; 2100
Second Street, SW; Washington, D.C. 20593-0001. Note on the submis­
sion that it refers to docket number CGD 94-080.

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Sea-Land to Move Its Corporate HQ
To Charlotte, North Carolina

Sea-Land Services Inc. announced this fall that it will move its
corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Charlotte, N.C. The U.S.-flag
shipping company will consolidate its top management operations in
Charlotte, Sea-Land announced.

The company' s top managers, currently located in Liberty Comer and
Elizabeth, N.J., Seattle and Rotterdam, will be transferred to Charlotte
as Sea-Land reorganizes its highest management structure in conjunction
with the move.

By sununer 1995, the switch of corporate headquarters is expected to
be complete. The company said the move will not affect its sales,
documentation and customer service staffs.

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16 Ships Fail Safety Tests
Imposed by British Authorities

Often citing inadequate life-saving and firefighting equipment, the
British government prevented 16 ships calling at United Kingdom ports
from sailing in October, the nation's Department of Transport said last
month.

As part of an intensified maritime safety program following the Braer
disaster, the British government began publishing the names of substan­
dard ships which it had detained after inspections in that nation's ports.
The British Department of Transport also reveals the names of the
vessels' owners and operators, their flags and the classification society
which inspects them.

Among the vessels detained in October were a Cypriot-flag fish factory
ship with a broken radio transmitter, among other problems, a Russian
general cargo ship with holes in the bulkhead and structural cracks and a
Ukrainian tanker that did not have an oily water separator. Also stopped
were a Honduran-flag general cargo ship, a Cypriot-flag bulk carrier, another
Russian-flag cargo vessel, a Tunisian-flag general cargo ship, a Maltese-flag
cargo ship and an Indian-flag bulk cargo ship. Two European vessels were
halted in the inspection process—a Danish-flag roll-on/roll-off passenger
ferry and a Netherlands-flag general cargo vessel.

The flag state with the most offenses was Bulgaria. Five Bulgarian-
flag fish factory ships failed their safety inspection as a result of broken
lifeboats, unusable firefighting equipment, poorly maintained en-
ginerooms and cockroach infestation.

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Panel Finds that Estonian Ro/Ro Sank
When Bow Door Was Ripped Off by Storm

The September 28 sinking of an Estonian-flag ferry in which close to
900 people lost their lives was attributed to a combination of faulty
design and unusually forceful 33-foot waves by a panel investigating the
accident. "It looks now like it was the force of the waves that tore the
bow door off. It happened very quickly, perhaps in a minute," said
Tuomo Karpinen a member of the investigating conunission in a state­
ment issued in Helsinki, Finland.

The 56-foot cargo door split from the ship in the "kind of waves that
... only happen one or two days in a year," said Karpinen.

Transporting more than 1,000 ^ople and dozens of cars and trucks,
the German-built Estonia was on its way to Stockholm from Estonia's
capital, Tallinn, when after 1:00 a.m. the roll-on/roll-off vessel went
down in less than 30 minutes.

The "overloading of the waves could have been enough" to exacer-
)ate the poor design of the vessel, said Karpinen. He also ruled out that
the bow door had been left open. "The bow door was firmly shut when
it was ripped off by the storm."

The commission's technical expert said the bow door had not ex-
libited any wear or damage. "In retrospect, it is easy to say that the
Estonia's speed was too high. But you cannot blame the captain or the
shipping company, since there is no clear information about how much
pressure) this kind of ship can take," said Boije Stenstrom to the

Swedish press. Stenstrom's comments also were reported in The Journal
of Commerce.

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Mmnbeiship MeeUng Dates Set fw 19^
Many issues of importance to Seafarers

are covered each year during the member­
ship meetings.

Maritime revitalization programs
before the U.S. Congress, union organiz­
ing campaigns and updates from the

Seafarers' plans are but a few of the topics
brought up this year at the monthly meet­
ings at SIU halls throughout the country.

Article XXIII of the SIU constitution
sets out where and when meetings are con­
ducted and who should run tfiem. The

preamble also notes the importance, when
ashore, of attending meetings to serve the
union for those who are at sea and there­
fore unable to attend.

Members are asked to clip the schedule
below and post it on their ships or keep

it for personal reference throughout the
year.

Also, Seafarers can refer,to each issue
of the Seafarers LOG which lists the dates
for the next two meetings scheduled in
each port.

1995 Membership Meetings
Port

Traditional
Date January February March April May June July August September October November December

Piney Point Mortday after first Suralay 3* 6 6 3 8
i.;

5 2 6 4

New York Tuesday after first Sunday 3 7 7 4 9 6 5* 8 5 3 7 5

Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday 4 8 8 5 10 7 5 9 6 4 8

Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 11 8 6 10 7 5 9 7

Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 8 6 10 7 5 9 7

Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 11 8 6 10 7 5 9 7

San Juan Thursday after first SurKlay 5 9 9 6 11 8 6 10 :• 9 ' 7

Algonac Friday after fpt Sunday 6 10 10 7 12 9 7 11 8 6 13* 8

I. Itouston. Monday after secorvl Sunday 9 13 13 10 15 12 10 14 ; 11 13 "'•''•I1-';v'

New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 10 14 14 11 16 13 11 15 12 10 14 12

Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 17 14 12 16 13 :/,ll;':4. ;,;;::i5:;:v,.- 13

Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 17 14 12 16 13 11 15 13 •

San Francisco Thursday after second Sunday 12 16 16 13 18 15 13 17 14 12 16 14

St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 13 17 17 14 19 16 14 18 15 13 .17

Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 13 17 17 14 19 16 14 18 15 13 15

Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 17* 21* 20 17 22 19 17 22* 18 16 20 18

New Bedford Tuesday after third Sunday 17 21 21 18 23 20 18 22 19 17 21 19

Jersey City Wednesday after third Sunday 18 22 22 19 24 21 19 23 20 18 22 20

Seattle Friday after third Sunday 20 24 24 21 26 23 21 25 22 20 24 22

* Piney Point changes created by New Year's Day and Labor Day holidays; New York change created by Independence Day holiday; Algonac change created by Veterans'
Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall's Birthday holidays.
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Celebrate the liciidays:
Apply fcr a Scholarship

The holiday season is upon us. We
often get so wrapped up in buying or
making gifts for others that we forget
about ourselves.

What better way to celebrate the
holidays than by giving ourselves the
gift of knowledge by applying for one of
seven scholarships to be awarded in
1995 by the Seafarers Welfare Plan.

The deadline for receiving the ap­
plication is April 15, 1995, so four
months still remain to get the process in
full swing.

Of the seven scholarships that will be
awarded in 1995, three are reserved for
SIU members (one in the amount of
$15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a
college or university, and two $6,(X)0,
two-year scholarships for study at a
vocational school or community col­
lege). The other four scholarships will be
awarded to spouses and dependent
children of Seafarers. Each of these four
is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four-
year college or university.

Eligibility requirements for Seafarers
and their spouses and unmarried depend­
ents are spelled out in a booklet which
contains an application form. To receive

a copy of the booklet, fill out the coupon
below and mail it to the Seafarers Wel­
fare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp
Springs, MD 20746.

Completing the application form is
not very difficult; however, it will take
some time to gather all the other neces­
sary paperwork which must accompany
the application form. This includes:

• an autobiographical statement,

D photograph,
d certified copy of birth certificate,
CH high school transcript and certifica­

tion of graduation or official copy of
high school equivalency scores,

n college transcripts,
n letters of reference and
D SAT or ACT results.

Some schools can be slow in handling
transcript requests, so applicants should
ask for them as soon as possible.

Once all the paperwork has been com­
pleted and the application form is filled
out, the entire package should be sent to
the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before
April 15,1995.

Mail in this coupon for more application details.
please send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which con-
• tains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application
form.

Name.

Book Number

Address

City, State, Zip Code.

Telephone Number _

This application is for: • Self • Dependent

Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan,
5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746.

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OB^HBB11994 SEAFARERS LOG IS

Lundeberg
School

Supplement

This handy version of the
Lundeberg School's catalog
is printed in the Seafarers
LOG as a convenience to
SIU members. Please keep
for reference.

<995 Lundeberg School Course Guide
For today's Seafarer^ upgrading at the

Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training
and Education in Piney Pointy Md. is as
essential as knowing how to climb a
gangway or man a lifeboat.

By remaining up-to-date on constant
technological and regulatory changes in
the maritime field, the Paul Hall Center's
Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
provides Seafarers with opportunities to
improve their knowledge and ratings
and to hone their work skills—which
consequently increases their earning
power.

In 1995, the Paul Hall Center offers a
schedule which includes several new
courses and many others which have been
updated or expanded to better prepare
Seafarers for unlicensed shipboard jobs
in the deck, engine and steward depart­
ments. Most courses lead to U.S. Coast
Guard endorsements. Also available are

IFirefighting (top photo) and classes which prepare students to test for
"sensed shipboard ratings. In the rast

majority of classes. Seafarers may note a
special, increased emphasis in hands-on
training.

In planning for '95, Seafarers may use
this special supplement of the Seafarers
LOG to review courses offered by the
Lundeberg School. On page 18, the
school's 1995 schedule is published. It
should be noted that, on occasion, be­
cause of the manpower needs ofSIU-con-
tracted operators, course dates may
change. Therefore, Seafarers should con­
tinue to consult each monthly edition of
the LOG for the most up-to-date
schedules.

Brief summaries of the courses follow.
Eligibility requirements vary from course
to course, so any member interested in
upgrading should first check with the
Lundeberg School's admissions office.

For more information, contact the
Paul Hall Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney
Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301)
994-0010.

Recertification programs for
stewards (top photo) and bosuns
are included in the '95 curriculum.

DECK DEPARTMENT COURSES

Able Seaman
This 12-week course leads to

endorsement as an able seaman
(AB). It consists of hands-on train­
ing and classroom work covering
deck seamanship, rules of the
road, marlinespike seamanship,
helrnsmanship, cargo handling,
safety, firefighting, emergency
procedures, first aid, underway
and vertical replenishment, and
crane and forklift truck operations.
The course also includes exten­
sive sections on oil spill contain­
ment and cleanup, as well as
sealift operations and main­
tenance. Students must have a
lifeboat ticket in order to take
the AB course.

Lifeboat/Water Survival

Students in this two-week
course can eam lifeboatman cer­
tification by passing a U.S. Coast
Guard exam at the end of the
class. Featuring a mix of practical
training and classroom instruc­
tion, the course covers emergen­
cy drills, lifeboat construction.

lifeboat launching and recovery,
basic compass navigation, life raft
construction, life raft launching
and maintenance, and use of all
lifeboat and life raft equipment.

Additionally, students learn dif­
ferent survival methods and the
use of emergency radio and dis­
tress signals.

A minimum of three hours per
day is spent outdoors in lifeboats
conducting practical exercises
such as rowing/coxswain training
and davit operations.

Bridge Management

The U.S. Coast Guard-ap­
proved shiphandling simulator
course provides realistic bridge
watchstanding training for deck
personnel aboard both deep sea
and inland vessels.

Successful completion of this
two-week course is accepted as
credit for 60 days of seatime on
vessels of unlimited tonnage.

Special areas of skills develop­
ment include general shiphan­
dling and helmsmanship, river
and channel transits, entering and

departing various ports, coastal
navigation, U.S. Navy-related
operations such as Convoy and
underway replenishment, hawser
towing, pushboat towing and
emergency shiphandling.

Radar ObserverAJnlimited

The two-week radar ob-
sen/er/unlimited class leads to a
radar observer endorsement that is
good on vessels of any tonnage.

Approved by the U.S. Coast
Guard, the course features hands-
on training and classroom wor1<, in­
cluding radar theory, observation,
operation and use, interpretation
and plotting, advanced radar plot­
ting, collision avoidance and
navigational exercise.

Students operate modern
audio-visual and radar simulation
gear, as well as the full shiphan­
dling simulator, as they practice
controlling and maneuvering a
vessel, plotting courses and safe­
ly guiding a ship without jeopard­
izing the safety of other vessels.
Also included are practical exer­
cises and lectures covering inland

waterway and river navigation
and piloting.

Limited License/License Prep

Aimed at preparing students to
test for any limited tonnage
license, this six-week course con­
sists of classroom instruction in all
areas of terrestrial navigation,
deck seamanship, rules of the

road, shipbuilding, ship stability,
cargo handling, federal regula­
tions, first aid, CPR and firefight­
ing.

Students must have an AB en­
dorsement and 540 days of seatime
on an SlU-contracted vessel OR
equivalent Inland experience In
order to take the limited
license/license prep exam.

ADDITIONAL COURSES
Study Skills Program

Proficiency in one's occupation
can come not only from courses
covering the technical aspects of
one's job, but also from advancing
one's study skills and knowledge of
the language. The Paul Hall Center
offers an array of courses to assist
Seafarers with basic study skills
and basic learning procedures.
(Please note that enrollment for
courses in the study skills program
no longer is open-ended.)

Among the courses and areas
of study available are:

Adult Basic Education (ABE)
— Basic skills in this eight-week
course include individualized in­
struction to increase vocabulary,
reading comprehension, writing
ability and math skills.

English as a Second Lan­
guage (ESL) — If English is not a
student's primary language, this
eight-week course can help him or
her to master the fundamentals of
English.

GEO Preparation — This 12-
week program will help students
prepare for and take the GEO
exam. Areas of study include
math, writing, social studies,
science, literature and the arts.

Deck and Engine Department
College Courses

The two-week lifeboat/water survival course features a mix of practical training and classroom instruction

Deck and engine department
Seafarers can augment their un­
derstanding of their work by a

more in-depth study of the science
and technology of their field. The
Paul Hall Center offers two As­
sociates of Applied Science
degrees: Marine Engineering Tech­
nology for engine department
members and Nautical Science for
deck department personnel. If you
are in the deck or engine depart­
ment, you already have earned
credit toward a degree. Call the Paul
Hall Center for more information.

In addition to vocational cour­
ses, students must coniplete a
number of general education
courses to earn one of these
degrees. Day and evening cour­
ses are available. The class
schedule depends on enrollment,
but three eight-week sessions of
college courses are planned for
1995. These sessions will cor­
respond with dates of many voca­
tional courses, so that students
may enroll in an evening college
class during the same time.

General education courses
cover the following topics:
developmental writing, analytical
reading and reasoning, composi­
tion and rhetoric, composition and
literature, developmental math,
college math, principles of
psychology, general physical
science and physics.

Note: If current or former stu­
dents want to obtain transcripts of
credits earned at the Paul Hall Cen­
ter, they should submit the request,
In writing, to the Paul Hall Center in
care of Chris Tennyson.

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ENGINE DEPARTMENT COURSES

QMED-Any Rating

The curriculum for certification
and endorsement as a Qualified
Member of the Engine Depart­
ment (QMED)-Any Rating con­
sists of a 12-week course leading
to the following ratings:
pumpman, refrigeration engineer,
electrician, machinist, deck en­
gineer, junior engineer and deck
engine mechanic.

The course of instruction lead­
ing to an endorsement in each of
these ratings consists of class­
room work as well as practical
training.

Power Plant Maintenance

The majority of this new, six-
week course features hands-on
training, covering a variety of
topics. Some classroom work also
is included. Subjects include
pipefitting, thermal insulation,
valve repair, pump repair/over­
haul, hydraulic system repair, drill­
ing/machine thread fabrication,
use of various epoxies and similar
compounds for emergency and
temporary repairs, maintenance
of power transmission equipment
(such as flexible couplings), use
of proper oils and greases for
bearing maintenance and lubrica­
tion, reconditioning shell and tube
heat exchangers, centrifugal lube
oil/fuel oil purifier maintenance,
and removal of heavy equipment
in the engine room.

Fireman/Watertender and Oiler

This 11-week course leading
to endorsement as fireman/water-
tender and oiler (FOWT) features
new and expanded segments of
hands-on training, as well as
classroom instruction. Topics
covered include the parts of a
boiler, engine room equipment,
engine room procedures, operat­
ing auxiliary equipment,
watchstanding, starting and
securing main engines, firefight-
ing, first aid, safety procedures,
sealift operations, oil spill preven­
tion and containment and more.

The class prepares students
for U.S. Coast Guard general
safety, oiler and fireman/water-
tender tests.

Welding

Certification in diesel engine tech­
nology comes after successful
completion of a four-week course.

Classroom instruction and on-
he-job training comprise this four-
week course, which features
9ractical training in electric arc
welding and cutting and oxy-
acetylene brazing, welding and
cutting. Upon completion of the
course, a Lundeberg School cer­
tificate of graduation will be is­
sued.

four-stroke cycle operating prin­
ciples; and the construction,
operation, maintenance, repair
and troubleshooting of low-,
medium- and high-speed diesel
engines.

Also covered are associated
auxiliaries including intake and
exhaust systems, lubrication and
cooling systems, and fuel injec­
tion and starting systems.

Students receive practical
training in the operation and repair
of diesel engines on board school
training vessels.

Course entry requirements
are QMED-Any Rating or
equivalent inland experience.

Marine Electrical
Maintenance I

Hydraulics

The curriculum in the four -
week hydraulics course blends
practical training with classroom
work. Fluids, actuators, control
devices, pumps, reservoirs, sym­
bols and hydraulic systems in
marine equipment are among the
subjects covered in this class.

Also addressed are principles
of electrical control of hydraulic
systems, cargo winches, deck
cranes, anchor windlasses, ships'
steering systems, ramps, fire
doors and a wide variety of other
shipboard systems.

Upon completion of the course,
a Lundeberg School certificate of
graduation will be issued.

Diesel Engine Technology

This four-week course, leading
to certification in diesel ehgine
technology, consists of classroom
instruction and hands-on training.
Topics of instruction include
diesel engine theory; two- and

The six-week course of in­
struction leading to certification in
Marine Electrical Maintenance I
consists of practical training and
classroom instruction aimed at
providing the basic skills required
of shipboard electricians. The
range of topics includes basic
electrical theory, DC and AC cir­
cuits, electrical safety, electrical
test equipment and troubleshoot­
ing, electrical protective and
switching devices, electrical
wiring diagrams and schematics,
control and power circuits, bat­
teries, AC generation and distribu­
tion equipment, transformers,
lighting systems and fixtures, gal­
ley and miscellaneous heating
equipment, single-speed AC
motors and across-the-line
starters, and wiring techniques.

and controllers, AC motors and
controllers, deck machinery,
motor generator sets, converters,
inverters and rectifiers, electric
propulsion systems and interior
communications systems.

Also, the course will include an
introduction to solid state
electronic controls, and their ap­
plications, and the general main­
tenance responsibilities of the
electrician, as well as
troubleshooting and repair.

Refrigerated Containers
Maintenance

Marine Electricai
Maintenance II

Aimed at providing the more
advanced skills required of the
shipboard electrician, this six-
week course features hands-on
training and classroom instruction
and leads to certification in Marine
Electrical Maintenance II.

Among the subjects covered
are interpretation of the National
Electrical Code, specialized
electrical test equipment, ad­
vanced application of circuit
protection and switching devices,
relay logic, complex control cir­
cuits, DC and AC generators, volt-
age regulators, electrical
distribution hardware, DC motors

This four-week course leads to
certification in refrigerated con­
tainers maintenance and consists
of both classroom and practical
shop training. The training ex­
perience enables students to as­
sume the duties of a maintenance
electrician on board ships carrying
refrigerated containers.

Students receive training in all
phases of refrigerated container
unit operation, maintenance,
repair and trouble-shooting. This
includes the various types of en­
gines, refrigeration and electrical
systems.

The course is designed to help
students develop a systematic ap­
proach to troubleshooting, as well
as to acquaint them with specific
maintenance procedures.

Pumproom Maintenance
and Operations

and be certified as a QMED-Any
Rating or have equivalent inland
experience, or hold endorsement
as a pumpman.

Refrigeration Technician
Certification

This one-week course leads to
certification as a refrigeration
technician. Practical training and
classroom instruction are utilized
to cover refrigerants and com­
pressor lubricating oils, refrigerant
handling safety, environmental
impact of refrigerants, refrigera­
tion theory, use of pressure-
temperature charts, general
provisions of laws governing use
and handling of refrigerants, ser­
vicing considerations, conversion
of CFC equipment and more.

Upon successful completion of
this course, students will receive an
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)-approved refrigeration tech­
nician certification card.

Refrigeration System Main­
tenance and Operations

Leading to certification in
pumproom maintenance and
operations, this two-week class
includes hands-on training and
classroom work. The curriculum
consists of cargo properties and
emergency procedures, opera­
tion and maintenance of valves
and pumps, loading procedures,
cargo pump operations, cargo
measurement, discharging proce­
dures, ballasting procedures, tank
cleaning, inert gas systems and
more.

Upon completion of the course,
a Lundeberg School certificate of
graduation will be issued.

In order to take this class, stu­
dents must already have taken the
four-week Tanker Operations
course (described on next page)

Now an elective, this six-week
class blends practical and class­
room instruction leading to cer­
tification in refrigeration system
maintenance and operations.
Among the topics covered are
theory of mechanical refrigera­
tion, major system components,
accessories, cycle controls,
refrigerants and oils, and applied
electricity.

Standard service techniques
are emphasized, such as the
operation, troubleshooting and
maintenance of ships' stores
plants, air conditioning plants,
cargo ventilation and dehumidify-
ing equipment, as well as pantry
refrigerators, water coolers and
ice machines.

Hands-on shop training in­
cludes the complete fabrication of
a working refrigeration system
from basic system components.
An introduction to refrigerated
container units also is presented.

Students must be certified as
QMED-Any Rating or have
equivalent inland experience or
hold Coast Guard endorse­
ments as refrigeration engineer
and electrician in order to enroll
for this course.

STEWARD DEPARTMENT COURSES
Assistant Cook/Cook

and Baker

This 12-week course com­
bines classroom instruction with
on-the-job training and other prac­
tical exercises.

During the assistant cook sec­
tion, topics covered are the
preparation, cooking and serving
of vegetables, cooked salads,
sandwiches, breakfast foods and
night lunches. Emphasis is placed
on the basics of food preparation,
including sanitation, dietary
values, work organization, weigh­
ing and measuring, and the use of
recipes.

Topics covered during the
cook and baker section include
the baking of breads, rolls, pies,
cakes, cookies and breakfast
pastries. Students also focus on
dessert and breakfast prepara­
tions.

Chief Cook

Leading to certification as a
chief cook, this 12-week class is

designed to help students fine-
tune their skills by learning and
practicing some of the more dif­
ficult aspects of the art of cooking.
Topics include cooking methods,
seasonings and flavorings, recipe
and menu planning, stocks,
sauces and soups, meat and
game, poultry, seafood, starches,
vegetables, breakfasts, salads,
sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres.

Students also focus on nutri­
tion and diet, with special em­
phasis on low-fat and low-salt
cooking.

Chief Steward

This 12-week course includes
classroom instruction supple­
mented by on-the-job training.
Menu planning, work organiza­
tion, typing, inventory control and
requisitioning procedures are
among the topics covered.
Sanitation, nutrition and safety
also are highlighted.

Leadership and communica­
tion skills also are stressed in the
intensive 12-week course.

New Eligibility Requirements
In Place for steward upgrading

The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training
and Education recently announced the follow­
ing new eligibility requirements for steward
department courses:

• Assistant Cook/Cook Baker
Students must have eight months sailing

in the steward department and fiold a certifi­
cate of completion for the Paul Hall Center
entry rating program

OR
Students must have 12 months sailing in

the steward department.

• ChtefCook
Students must have one year of seatime

sailing in any rating above steward assistant
and hold a certificate of completion for the
Paul Hall Center's new Assistant Cook/Cook
Baker program

OR

Students must have two years of seatime

sailing in the steward department

OR

Students must have equivalent ex­
perience to be evaluated by the director of the
steward department and the admissions of­
fice.

• Chief Steward
Students must have three years of seatime

sailing in the steward department, with at
least one year as chief cook (school time will
count toward the one year)

OR

Students must have two years of seatime
in the steward department and hold a Paul
Hall Center certificate of completion for the
chief cook course

OR

Students must have equivalent ex­
perience to be evaluated by the director of the
steward department and the admissions of­
fice.



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ALL DEPARTMENTS: UPGRADING AND SPECIALTY COURSES
All students attending upgrad­

ing programs at the Paul Hall Cen­
ter participate in certain courses
as part of their regularly
scheduled program. Sealift opera­
tions and maintenance, physical
fitness, first aid and CPR, in­
dustrial relations and firefighting
either are required or may be
taken as elective courses by
upgraders in all departments.

Additionally, the new Tanker
Operation/Safety course is re­
quired for all personnel who work
aboard tankers (see description
below).

Tanker Operation/Safety

This four-week course is open
to all ratings and departments and
is required for all personnel going
aboard tankers. Steward depart­
ment personnel will attend the first
two weeks of the course; deck and

engine personnel will attend all
four weeks.

The class blends hands-on
training with classroom instruc­
tion. Topics include tanker con­
struction and safety, the chemical
and physical properties of
petroleum products, flammability
characteristics, toxicity/asphyxia-
tion characteristics and health
hazards associated with ex-
josure to petroleum products,
tow to correctly monitor tanks for
oxygen deficiency and take other
meter readings with atmospheric
monitoring equipment, creating
site-specific shipboard safety
plans and reviewing final rules on
benzene products. Students also
will learn troubleshooting and
basic maintenance of monitoring
gear, extensive confined-space
safety training and rescue opera­
tions, fit-tests using respirators
and other breathing apparatuses

and emergency equipment, an in­
troduction to fire chemistry ano
other aspects of firefighting On-
cluding fire hazard awareness
and identification), fire prevention
via vapor control and ignition
source control, fir'^ xtinguishing
equipment, firefic t ng techniques
and fire/emergency duties.

Other areas of study include
different types of oils, medical sur­
veillance, vessel oil pollution
prevention, national pollution con­
tingency plans, water pollution,
removal of oil and other hazard­
ous substances, rules for protect­
ing the marine environment, and
more.

Sealift Operations
and Maintenance

Because of the unique require­
ments of the military ships that are
operated by SlU-contracted

INLAND DEPARTMENT COURSES

Deck-iniand

This two-week course includes
some staples of deck department
work but may be adapted to fea­
ture task-specialized training
depending upon the needs of a
particular SlU-contracted com­
pany.

Navigation, general safety,
wire-splicing, lifeboat training and
rules of the road are among many
topics which are available as part
of the curriculum.

Radar Observer/inland

Earning a radar observer en­
dorsement in this five-day course
fulfills the new U.S. Coast Guard
regulation requiring towboat
operators of 100- or 200-ton ves­
sels to hold radar certification.

Developed mainly for mariners
who work in the nation's inland
and coastal waterways, the
course includes practical and
classroom work covering naviga­
tion and piloting, vessel traffic ser­
vice procedures, a review of the
rules of the road, communication
between vessels, plotting techni­
ques and other inland operations.

Radar Observer/Rivers

This three-day course is
designed to give students a basic
understanding of how radar
works. It features sections on how
to recognize moving contacts,
communication between vessels
and vessel traffic service proce­
dures. Designed primarily for
mariners who work on ferries and
other boats which only operate in
rivers, the class also includes
practical training in radar observa­
tion and use.

Engineroom Familiarization

Designed for prospective tug­
boat engineers, this two-week
class provides instruction in the
following areas: engineroom
safety, engineering plant
nomenclature, piping system
hardware, afunctional description
of main propulsion and auxiliary
machinery and associated piping
systems, iplant operations and
watchkeeping, and safe handling
of fuels and oil spill prevention.

Diesel Engine Maintenance

A combination of hands-on
training and classroom instruction

in this two-week course is aimed
at equipping tugboat engineers
with the basic skills associated
with diesel engine troubleshoot­
ing, diagnosis and repair.

Specific topics include safety,
tuneup procedures and as­
sociated adjustments, engine
overhaul procedures (including
cylinder heads, valve operating
gear, piston assemblies and run­
ning gear, cylinders and structural
framework, and various acces­
sory drives) and the troubleshoot­
ing and maintenance of various
supporting systems including in­
take, exhaust, cooling, lube oil,
starting and fuel injection.

Skills in the use of precision
measuring instruments, special­
ized tools and diagnostic equip­
ment are emphasized.

Eiectricai

Designed for experienced tug­
boat engineers who have little or
no formal electrical training, this
two-week course is structured to
equip the engineer with those
skills associated with electrical
plant troubleshooting, main­
tenance and repair.

Specific topics, covered both
through practical and classroom
instruction, include electrical
safety, basic electrical theory, bat­
teries, generators, electrical dis­
tribution systems and hardware,
lighting, electric motors and motor
controls, electric meters, wiring
diagrams and electrical
schematics, circuit faults and
troubleshooting techniques, and
rotating machinery maintenance
and repair.

eluded will be a functional descrip-
tion of the various tugboat
hydraulic equipment applications,
as well as a systems approach to
troubleshooting.

Welding

The objective of this two-week
class, designed for experienced
tugboat engineers, is to provide
the engineer with welding skills
needed to accomplish temporary
or emergency repairs while under­
way, as well as assist in planned
boat or barge maintenance.

Topics covered via practical
training and classroom instruction
include welding safety;
oxyacetylene operations of cut­
ting, welding and brazing; and
stick electrode welding (AC and
DC). The various welding posi­
tions and weld types are covered,
along with applications of steel
welds and structural members,
with an emphasis on typical tug­
boat or barge repairs.

DDE/Limited License
Preparation

Hydraulics

This two-week course iother-
wise relatively experienced tug­
boat engineers who have little or
no formal training in hydraulics. A
mixture of hands-on instaiction
and classroom lectures is aimed
at equipping the engineer with
those skills associated with
hydraulic equipment
troubleshooting, maintenance
and repair.

Specific topics include safety,
basic hydraulic theory, hydraulic
oils, hydraulic pumps and motors,
actuators, control valves,
hydraulic system piping and ac­
cessories^ and hydraulic systems
and associated schematics. In-

The two-week curriculum
preparing students to take the
exam for Designated Duty En­
gineer consists of both classroom
instruction and practical training in
all aspects of the duties of the
tugboat engineer. System and
component theory, operating pro­
cedures, maintenance and repair
techniques and tcpubleshooting
are emphasized, f

Main propulsion plant instruc­
tion includes diesel engine theory
and construction, watch opera­
tions and engine maintenance,
engine governing and automat­
ion, fuel injection, starting and
reversing, intake and exhaust,
lubrication and cooling systems,
as well as reduction gears, clutch­
ing, shafting and propellers.

Auxiliary equipment instruction
includes piping systems, pumps
and compressors, heat ex­
changers, hydraulics and
pneumatics, steering systems,
deck machinery, boilers,
refrigeration and aif conditioning
equipment, evaporators, basic
electricity, generators and motors,
switchboards, batteries and
electrical maintenance.

Additional instruction is offered
in all aspects of engineering
safety.

employers, this four-week course
is mandatory for all upgraders.

The course of instruction lead­
ing to the sealift operations and
maintenance endorsement con­
sists of hands-on training and
classroom work covering under­
way replenishment, helicopter
operation familiarization, crane
operation, forklift maneuvers,
damage control familiarization
and search and rescue boat
operations.

Upon completion of the course,
a Lundet>erg School certificate of
graduation will fc>e issued.

Oil Spill Prevention
and Containment

This one-week course consists
of classroom, laboratory and on-
the-job training exercises. Topics
of instruction include types of oil
and petroleum products and their
behavior on water, pollution
prevention regulations, spill preven­
tion, and small boat operations. Stu­
dents also receive instruction in spill
containment booms and boom
towing configurations and anchor­
ing operations.

Also covered are selection of ab­
sorbents, suction equipment and
skimmers and their proper use.

Oil Spill Safety
Recertlflcatlon

knowledge of the chemistry of fire,
firefighting equipment and
materials and techniques for
using them safely. Upgraders
receive 16 hours of classroom
training and eight hours of practi­
cal training.

Upon successful completion of
the course, students receive a
U.S. Coast Guard-recognized
certificate of graduation from the
Lundeberg School.

Advanced Firefighting

After receiving a refresher in
basic firefighting to start the two-
week course, students learn how
to blueprint a vessel and organize
emergency squads forfirefighting.
The class covers how to give con­
cise orders using the different
types of communications with
crewmembers and land-based
fire units.

Students also study how to in­
spect and service various ship­
board fire extinguishing
equipment before going through
shipboard simulations and actual
firefighting drills.

Industrial Relations

Available for personnel who
have completed 40- or 24-hpur
hazardous materials (hazmat)
courses and who must be annual­
ly recertified, this one-day class
includes a regulatory oven/iew of
Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA) requirements, as well
as reviews of toxology terminol­
ogy, medical monitoring instru­
ments and techniques,
site-control and emergency
preparedness, proper use of
respiratory protection and
monitoring equipment and new
technology.

First Aid
and CPR

Students in this class learn the
principles and techniques of
safety and basic first aid, as well
as cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) according to the accepted
standards of the American Red
Cross. After successful comple­
tion of each phase of this course,
students are awarded a certifi­
cate from the American Red
Cross.

Basic Firefighting

The basic firefighting course
srovides students with general

While attending upgrading
courses at the Lundeberg School,
all SlU members attend industrial
relations courses for one week.

Seafarers learn about the
maritime industry and the role of
U.S. shipping in the economy and
in times of crisis. Also, par­
ticipants review the role of the SlU
within the industry and the rights
of Seafarers as outlined by the
SlU constitution. Students gain an
understanding of the various laws
and legislative programs which
promote a U.S.-flag merchant
marine.

Courses also are conducted to
provide Seafarers with full infor­
mation on the many benefit plans
available to qualifying members
through the union's collective bar­
gaining agreements.

General Physical Fitness

The U.S. Coast Guard places
certain physical requirements on
all mariners. To ensure the U.S.-
flag fleet physically-fit crewmem­
bers, the SlU encourages
Seafarers to exercise properly.

At the Paul Hall Center,
workout programs are in­
dividually designed to meet the
needs of the student. Students
may participate in free weight.
Nautilus or Universal weight
training, which can be used to
gain, lose or maintain body
weight. Aerobic and swimming
programs also are available.

Students leam to use the proper protective equipment for handling
hazardous materials.

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T
he following is the course schedule for the entire new year _ Janu^
through December 1995 of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of
Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training
and Education. .

The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership,
the inudstry or the national interest. Seafarers should continue to consult
each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course
schedule.

For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harrj^^undwerg
School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075;
telephone (301) 994-0010. i j u

Additionally, once an upgrader takes a class or classes at the Lundeberg
School, he or she will not be permitted to take additional upgrading classes
before showing proof of at least 90 days' seatime since completing the
previous course(s).

Please note that students should check in the Friday before their course s
start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning ot the
start dates.

Course
Start
Date

Date of
Completion

QMED-Any Rating

Diesel Engine Technology

April?
November 3

Refrigeration Technician
Certification

FiremanAV aterlender
& Oiler

January 16
August 14
March 20 April 14
July 3 July 28
September 25 October 20
(to be announced)

Hydraulics

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May 1
August 7
February 20
June 5
October 9

July 14
October 20

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March 24
July?
November 10

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March 30
April 27
May 25
June 22
July20
September 21
October 19

March 30
April 27
May 25
June 22
July 20
September 21
October 19

' \ " Oil Spill Prevention
and Containment

Sealift Operations and Maintenance

August 7 August 11
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June 5
October 9

June 30
November 3

Marine Electrical Maintenance I

Marine Electrical Maintenance U
Power Plant Maintenance

Pumproom Maintenance

Refrigeration Systems
& Maintenance

January 9
May 22
July 31
March 13
January 9
April 24
July 17
March 27
September 11
August28

February 17
June 30
September 8
April 21
February 17
June 2
August 25
April 7
September 22
October 6

Refrigerated Containers
Welding

April 24
February 20
April 24
October 23

May 19
March 17
May 19
November 17

Course
Start
Date

Date of
Completion

Able Seaman January 16
July 31

April 7
October 20

Bridge Management
(Sbipbandling)

Lifeboatman
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February 6
April 24
July 17
October 9

February 17
May 5
July 28
October 20

January 2
July 17

January 13
July 28

Limited License/License Prep.

Radar ObserverAJnlimited

July 3
September 25

August 11
November 3

January 23
February 27
April 10
May 22
July 3
August 14
September 25

February 3
March 10
April 21
June 2
July 14
August 25
October 6

SaMy Specialty fkmses

Course
Start
Date

Date of
Completion

Advanced Firefighting

Oil Spill Safety Recertification

March 6 March 17
September 11 September 22
January 26 January 26
February 23 February 23

January 2
Januai^JO
February 27
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 19
July 17
Augustl4
Septemberll
October 9
November 6

January 27
February 24
March 24
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 14
August 11
Septembers
October 6
Novembers
December!

Course

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Date

Date of
Completioitt

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March 27
May 29
August 14
October 23

April 7
June 9
August 25
NovehiberS

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Diesel
DDE/Limited License ̂ ep.

February 27
March 27
June 19
October 30

March 10 aifll
April 7
June 30
November 10 • •

Enginerooni Fanuliarizatiph

Radar (Iiiland)

Radar (Rivei^)
Welding
Electronics
Hydraulics

January 30
August 14:>

February 10
August 25

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May 8
November 6

May 12
November 10

(to be announced)
May 22 June 2
July 17 July 28
September 25 October 6

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Recertification Programs
start •;

Course Date
Date of
Completion

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Bttsun Recertification Mayl ^
October 2

June 5
November 6

Steward Recertification January 30
July 3

March 6
August 7

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start
Date

^-ill
Dateof
Cbmpietibn

Assistant Cook/ Cook and Baker (to be announced)
Chief Cook, Chief Steward (to be announced)

AMUkuial Courses
The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg
School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information.

s-iitf.

Study Skills Course
Start
Date

Date of
Completion

GED Preparation January 30
Mayl
August 22

April 21
July 21
November 10

Adult Basic Education (ABE) and January 30
English as a Second Language (ESL) April 3

June 5
September 5

March 24
May 26
July 28
October 27

Session !
S^ion U
Session in

January 30
June.5
September 5

March 24
July 28
October 27

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DECEMBER 1994 SEAFMSRS LOG 19

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S EASON'S
FROM FELLOW SEAFARERS, PENSIONERS
FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS
The holiday greetings appearing on
this page and the fotlowuing three
pages are listed in alphabetical
order by the name of the individual
sending the message. The Seafarers
LOG joins unth those appearing below
in extending season's greetings to all
Seafarers and their families.
Happy Holidayt!

To my loving husband, LIto
Mahal, love is everything we share together

because to me, love is and always will be you. 1
miss you so much, and even though we are miles
apart, you are always thought of this holiday and
a ways. Enjoy your Christmas and I will see you
next year. Happy 12th aimiversary, Mahal. And
thank you for the best 12 years of my life.
Always,

Minda (Luzviminda V. Acosta)

To my family, In-laws and friends
It's going to be so nice to spend the holidays

with the people I care about most. Wishing you
all the best and God bless. Love,

Sonny R. Acosta

TomywIfeLydIa
Merry Christmas. I'll be coming home soon.

1 miss you. Hugs and kisses.
Sonny R. Acosta

To Jennifer Hussong
Hi, cutie pie. Happy Holidays!!!

RoyAldanese

To all SlU brothers and sisters
Happy holidays and best wishes to everyone.

May 1995 be a prosperous and eventful year for
all. Remember, support the union and upgrade as
soon as possible.

Nat Allin

To all active and retired mariners
Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New

Year. Wishing you and your families the best
happy holidays.

PeteM.Amper

To all my brothers and sisters
May you have the best of the holidays with

unity, love and compassion, culminating in a
prosperous New Year.

SalAquia

ToallLNGs
My family and 1 wish you and your family a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sal, Una, Tony, Sal
and Elizabetta Aquia

To Peter Bean
Happy New Year! Are you still on this

planet? Call and leave a message and your ad­
dress. I'm in the book in Asheville, N.C.

Stephen Argay

To all my Seafaring brothers and sisters
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and

a very prosperous New Year in '95. Fair weather
to you all and good seas as well. Cheers!!

Jacki, Bobbi and Ronald Aubuchon

To Keith Bennett
We are thinking of you this holiday season.

We'll have you home for Christmas next year.
Merry Christmas. Love you,

Karen, Bobbie, Leslie
and Emery Bennett

To Cheryl Campbell and family
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the

whole household in Byrdstown, Tenn.
Kenneth "Sweetpea " Biddle

TotheBolewareBoys
Our prayers and love are with you always. Be

careful and return home safe.
The Boleware family

To everyone
Sending holiday cheer to all of our friends!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a 1995 filled
with health, happiness and smooth sailing. God
bless you all.

Frank and Cynthia Bolton

To Alfonso D. BombHa Jr.
To nty loving husband, Al, and brother Jessie.

We all wish you both a Merry Christmas and a
prosperous New Year. Love and Kisses,

Claire (Clarita U. Bombita)

To Peter Wllmoth
Thanks for the good time 1 had with you at

Turtle Bay and the merry memories.
Philip Brochrum

TotheARC
Thanks for my sobriety, just for today! Happy

New Year! It works, if you work it. So work it,
you are worth it!

Danny A. Brown

To brothers and sisters of the sea, especially
Kurt Bruer

Happy holidays and good sailing. May the
wind be always at your back.

George Bruer

To John K. Parker
I'll be thinking of you over every day of the

holiday season. You're my one and only lacrosse
player, so don't worry. Love and miss you.

Cathy (Bums)

To the family of 3rd asst. engineer (In memory)
1 shipped out on the Liberty ship SS Edward

H. Crockett on 7/20/44 for Murmansk, Russia.
We arrived OK. When we left Russia, after two
days at sea we were hit by a torpedo in the #4
hatch aft. The ship sank. Our only casualty was
the 3rd asst. engineer. He was trapped in the
engineroom and went down with the ship. He was
getting married on our retuin to New York. He
had raised a fiery red beard for the occasion. My
heart goes out to his family for their great loss.
That was 50 years ago but something I'll never
forget. 1 would like to wish his family a very
happy holiday season. Sincerely,

George E. Bush

ToTomCasey
We love you and miss you. Wish you were

here for the holidays in Fieldon, 111. Merry
Christmas.

Mary, J.R., Charles Jr., Angela
and Laura (Casey)

To Donna DeCesare, Tommy, MIkey, Dana, Kria,
Eddie and the Gemini crew

Have a wild and crazy Christmas wherever
you all are! Donna, I've been trying to reach you.
Call me at (412) 869-9321 in December. Hope
you all get what you want this year! Merry
Christmas. Love,

Judi Chester

To Dana, PattI, Dominique and George
Here's wishing all of you a warm and

wonderful Christmas and great New Year's
celebration! With love,

Judi Chester

To my wife, Mrs. Jo Chrlstensen; friends Joe
Ro^ & Red, Theresa & Charlie and Jo Ann &
Stan

Wishing y'all a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. Miss you and love you, your
husband and friend,

Chris (Robert A. Christensen)

To all retired GLD members and port agents
Reminiscing about the good old days from

1961 through 1981! Wishing you the quiet beauty
of a peaceful, joyous holiday with the ones you
love. Merry Christmas!

Gerry Borozan

To Steamboat Annie
I hope to make the coming' years as special

for you as you have made the past years for me.
Happy Anniversary and Happy New Year!

Tugboat Tim (Brenno)

To Tugboat Tim
Merry Xmas and happy twelfth anniversary

to the man who has captured my heart and given
me a beautiful home. Happy New Year, Timbo.
Love you!

Steamboat Ann (Brermo)

To Chuck and Josle Menard
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to my

wonderful parents in Ogdensburg, New York.
Hope to see you soon. Take care and we love you!

Anna Brenno

To all Seafarers
1 wish you all the best holiday season ever and

a happy, prosperous New Year.
Willie Cichocke

To all Seafarers
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the

LOG office and all brother Seaf^ers from one old
seaman who began going to sea at age 14. I'm
presently retired and gardening at age 86. My best
wishes to you all.

Domenic Cito and family

Happy New Year from Domenic Cito.

To Mike Ortiz
Happy holidays, Mike. Haven't seen you in a

very long time. Hope you and your wife are doing
fine. Always thinlung of you guys. Best wishes.
Your friend,

Fred Collins

To Pernell Cook Sr.
Merry Christmas, dad.

We miss having you here to catch our balls.
And catching our bikes before we fall.
You are the greatest dad of all.
To us you will always stand ten feet tall.

Love you with all our hearts, your triplets,
Pemell, Racquell and Lovell (Cook)

To Dawn and Carley Cooper
Merry JChristmaS. I love you both very

much!!
Jason Cooper

To Loren Dekett
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We

miss you IM

Jason, Dawn and Carley Cooper

To Bobby Selzer, Maryann, Jack, Jack and Ker-
mett

The crew of the Overseas Philadelphia
wishes you the best holiday season to you and
your families. Happy holidays to all!

Fred Collins and Patrick Coppola

To all Seafarers In the SlU
May Christmas bring the biggest gift—the

Brotherhood of the Sea. Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year. May 1995 bring more ships
and jobs.

Gerald Corelli and family

To Patrick Olln
Pat, remember that party we had with Peter

and Philip? Those encounters will give us
memories of our lifetimes!!

Jack CUrtis

ToJohn''Dirtch''DeBos
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy

New Year. 'Thinking of you. With love, your
wife,

Jeanne (De Bos)

ToTony DeClcco
Have a good holiday at work. I'll be thinking

of you. Your brother,
Joey (Joseph M. DeCicco)

To mom. Dee Dee and Jason
Yokosuka is a lot different from Honolulu,

isn't it? May all your wishes come true this, yoitf
first Xmas in Japan. Miss and love you.

Jioia (deLeon)

To Miss Betty
1 asked Santa to bring you something very

special because you are very special. We love
you.

Jioia (deLeon) and
Sergio Castellanos

To Georgia and Brent Nelson
Merry Xmas to you both. I hope '95 brings

you all tire love and happiness '94 brought me.
Love,

Jioia (deLeon)

To Gloria Mellulsh
Merry Xmas, girlfriend. Where are you and

what are you doing? Can't wait to see you! Love,
Jioia (deLeon)

ti.

To Kevin Wray
Hope you have a great holiday—just the way

you like it. Well, we will miss you anyway.
Brenda Delia

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To the oldtimers
Season's greetings to Johnny Muyco, John

Mitt6, George Sing and all my friends—^Jake
Dusich, Juan Laguana, Dave Nunn, Cecil Gates
and to those oldtimers who made the SIU what it
is today.

Lee de Parlier

ToJohnHoltschlag
Happy holidays from your family on

Bainbridge. XXX from your mother-in-law.
Neil Dietz

To Noel Lay
Best wishes. We really miss you—from all

the guys at Mama's.
Neil Dietz

To Brian Hulstrom (class #527)
Good job with the Manitou. See you on the

high seas. Merry Xmas.
Chris Edwean (class If501)

To Trainee Class #501
Merry Christmas, guys! Write me at 1012

LaBlonde Lane, Apt. 102, Hurley, W1 54534.
Chris Edwean

To Joyce Ellis
A warm and happy holiday greeting to the

woman who fills my life with so much joy and
happiness. Season's greetings with love!!

Albert Ellis
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To all my friends
If you ever wish for a friend's advice, take

this one: Upgrade at Piney Point.
UiisA. Escobar

To my beautiful daughters
Although 1 may be thousands of miles away

from you on Christmas, you will be on my mind
with love. And I'm sending Santa with toys for
you to play with. Love,

Dad (Uds Escobar)

To all my family In Colombia
Today 1 love you all more than yesterday but

less than tomorrow. Sorry this is the 15th
Christmas without you. Love,

Luis A. Escobar

To Paula Evans
1 would give you the world if I could; you

have given so much love and support, our future
will be wonderful. Merry Christmas.

Lonnie Evans

To Nlko, Trlcla, Lukas and Daniel
Merry Christmas, my special children. I love

you all with my whole heart. Happy, happy
holidays! Love,

Daddy (Lonnie Evans)

To Donald Dates
Merry Christmas, brother! Drop me a line! I

hope you're happy and have discovered there's a
future full of happiness and opportunity. God
bless, brother.

Lonnie Evans

To Anthony Evans
Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday and

Happy New Year! Love,
Mom and Dad.
Donna and Mike (Evans)

To Mr. and Mrs. William J. Fitzgerald
May you have a very Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year. I' 11 be thinking of you although
I won't be there.

John F. Fitzgerald

To Simeon F.Ureta
Happy and healthy holiday greetings. All our

love. God bless.
The Flaspoller family



20 SEAFARERS LOG DECEMRER1S94

ToJeffLaLande
Best wishes and greetings to my favorite

riephew, Jeff, and his family and friends. God
bless you always.

Richard W. Forgays

To Brian Fountain
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year.

We're glad you're home, we're glad you're near.
Christmas makes us happy as you can see
When daddy's home and not at sea.

Rachel, Justin, Cody
and Emily (Fountain)

JottielTBGroton
Happy holidays and a safe New Year to the

captain and crew. .
The Fountain family

To ail Seafaring members and their families
May the holidays be joyous and happy times

and the New Year be prosperous and healthy.
God bless. Merry Christmas.

Bobby Garcia

To Mary Lou Lopez
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Mary Lou. Looking forward to seeing you during
the holidays.

R.A. Garcia

To all crews—aboard ship and ashore
I am retired and miss the ships of 40 years

ago. To all seamen, I hope you and yours have a
happy holiday. And to all my old seamen friends
who are retired, don't put off writing in for the
vote for H.R. 4003. It's so important.

Sidney Gamer

To Brande, Dockery and Weegie
Best of wishes to you and your families. See

all of you in Reno. I love you all. Merry
Christmas.

Rebecca Gaytan

To John Russell
Here I am over in England with a pint of ale,

Don't you wish you had one right now! Have fun
sailing over the holidays.

Claude (Flash) Gordon

To all Seafarers and their families
Keep Christmas in your heart always. God

bless you all. Love,
The Gordian family

To our wonderful children who are the special
gifts from God

Wishing God's greatest blessings throughout
this season and your lives.

Eula and Earl Gray Sr.

Earl N. and Eula L. Gray wish everyone a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

To Mrs. Eula L. Gray
Wishing you eternal joy because you're

God's gift to humanity who has given joy to
others during your life. From your husband with
love.

Earl Nelson Gray Sr.

To Earl N. Gray Jr.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Year.
Eula Lee Gray

To Ray, Sylvia and mom
Best of holiday wishes to my beautiful fami­

ly. Thank you for all of your support and love. I
love you all. Hello, daddy, we love you.

Rebecca Gaytan

To Earl N. Gray Sr., Captain Moore and Captain
Gillespie

The Gray family wishes you, and all workers
on the Overseas Ohio, a happy holiday season.

Eida L Gray

To Rebecca Gayton
To my precious sister, congratulations on

becoming a merchant mariner and SIU member.
I am so proud of you. I love you.

Ray Gayton

To Antoinette Strauch
To my confidante and my sister. Thank you

for your friendship, love and support.
Ray Gayton

To Antonia Gayton, my mom and friend
Thank you for supporting me in my decision

to become a merchant mariner. And thanks for
the care packages. I love you.

Ray Gayton

To Scott, Samuel Mclntyre, Richard Larsen and
ManeyWedell

Merry Christmas, Scott. I hope you are enjoy­
ing life as a QMED. Samuel, thank you so much
for introducing me to the SIU and to this world
of travel. Richard, Merry Christmas. I love and
miss you. Maney, thank you for keeping in touch
and for your friendship.

Ray Gayton

To Mr. and Mrs. Ben Guttierez, Mr. and Mrs.
Duseck Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Romy Luinancan,
Spranza Brods, Cardel Dunn, Pat Lynch, Jim
Anderson, Marcos and David Denizac

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Hang on
for more years to come.

Eddie Gomez

ToTomGrosskurth
So how is your Christmas out at sea? I am

home drinking a few brews in the local pub. I'll
have one for you. Have a Merry Christmas. Your
bro,

John Grosskurth

To SIU passengershipAf/anf/ccrewmembers
Holiday greetings to all former steward

department members.
Walter Grosvenor

To Klmberly Clark
Merry Christmas. We love you and we miss

you.
Ray Gayton and Denise Akenson

To Chris Mosley, Luis Gonzales, Romeo Qungua
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.

Clodualdo Eddie Gomez

To Sixto Rodriguez and family, Monserrate and
Luz Maria Saliva, and Mariano Gonzalez
and family

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to my
friends.

William Gonzalez

To friends and shipmates
I wanted to take this chance to say how much

I enjoyed sailing around this huge planet with all
of you. The Iriends I made in the few years I was
in the union will be remembered and missed. I
am attending college in California and will be
transferring to a university soon (unbelievable!).
1 also wanted to thank the SIU for guiding me in
the right direction and tuming my life around.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. (p.s. Always remember the
Sea-Land Shining Star!)

Bill Gordon

ToBillEckles
Christmas to me is the birthday of the one

who died so I could live.-Jesus, thankjyoii for
loving me that much. And in the prayer^ God let
me just thank you again for putting a man like
Bill Eckles in my life, because it's the heart of
this kind of man that could only come from
above. This man has given me tools to walk the
kind of life that men walk that have dignity,
rigorous honesty, peace, love and a sound mind.
I can never thank you enough for helping me gain
a new set of values. I love you. Bill. Your brother
for etemity.

Chuck Haller

To Kenneth E. Hallman
My Christmas Wish for You:
I wish you joy,
I wish you peace,
I wish you happiness.
But most of all
I wish you love.
Always, your wife.

Sue (Hallman)

To the officials in Wilmington, New York, head­
quarters, everyone in Piney Point and Brother
and Sister Seafarers

Season's best to you and yours! Hope your
year was as good as mine while sailing on board
the Thompson Pass, a good crew and a good ship.
Happy New Year to you all, and may it be a good
one!

Bob Hamil

To the Hanshe family
Greetings my friends—the beast will return!!

Happy holidays. I wish I could join the family
gathering. Hope all is well. From aboard the LNG
Capricorn,

Chris Hanshe

ToShari
It's been another wonderful year with you

Hope to be with you New Year's and for another
great year. I love you.

Lee(Hardman)

To Kevin Harris
Daddy, this is our second Christmas apart.

But you're always in my heart. Love,
Emily Joy Harris

To Michael Keith Sr.
Sony that you couldn't be with us. Never

forgotten. We'll have ours when you get back.
Have a safe trip. We love you.

Norma Higginbotham

To the Hill family of Texas
May God bless you all and let's remember

our Savior's birth. Merry Christmas, all. I love
y'all dearly.

Billy Hill

To Rhandele H. Dusich
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Love,
Mommy (Darlene Hill)

To Mike and Rosario Campbell, Mr. and Mrs.
Dionisio Muyco and Leonard Ching and family

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Darlene Hill and Jake Dusich

To the crew of the President Elsenhower
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Datlene Hill

To Keith Hofier
Merry Christmas. I love you around the world

and back again forever and ever. Wishing you
lots of pleasant thoughts for the holidays and
always. I miss you and can't wait for you to get
home and celebrate. Love always,

"Sunshine" (Dawn Hofier)

To Keith Hofier
Happy holidays. We wish we could be with

you for the holidays and always. We love you.
Love,

Sal and Pugs Hofier

To Keith Hofier
Daddy, I love you and miss you. Have safe,

happy holidays. Love, your first bom.
Little Hofier

To Uncle Matt
Merry Christmas, Uncle Matt. We miss you.

We love you.
Jess, Jake and Joe (Holley)

To Matthew K.Holley
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday

wherever you are. Miss you!
Mom and Dad (Fred and Leita
Holley), Ruth and kids

To Eddy Brown
Happy holidays to my dear friend, Mr. Ed, on

the Innovator. Love,
Charlie Howell

To friends and enemies alike
"What a long, strange trip this has been."

From a rise to power and a fall from grace, I'm
still kicking and keeping the faith.

B.D. Humes

To all seamen
Happy holiday greetings, and have the best of

health.
Rosie and Addie Hunt

To the membership and retired shipmates
Happy holidays!

Harry Huston

To Holly Kear
Hi, honey bunny. Happy Thanksgiving and a

Merry Christmas.
Donald Irvine

To Holly Kear
Hi, Holly Dolly. Merry Christmas.

Vid^ Irvine

To Rodney J. Pence
Loads of wishes for holiday cheer and plenty

of happiness all through the year. Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.

Sandra, Bill and Jackson family

To Terry Jacobsen
Have a very Mer^ Christmas, daddy. We

love you! From you "lil' buddies,"
Travis and Trent Jacobsen

To SIU members worldwide
Season's greetings to all my friends and ac­

quaintances this holiday season.
Joseph A. Jauregui

To Fred J. Jensen
All our love is with you this Christmas and

we miss you very much. Take care and "Merry
Christmas." We love you.

Sandra and Charles Jensen

To Dan Duncan
The very best to you, Dan.

Stephen Judd

To Da Perry Ghana family
Merry Xmas and all that good stuff to all of

you. I'll be in after the New Year. Love and
Aloha, your sista,

Jonelle Kealoha (Perry)

To Gloria Keith, James Keith III, Bubba, Pat
Smith and Mike Keith

I wish all my family a happy holiday, and I
send love to you all, and may we dl have a Happy
New Year.

James C. Keith Jr.

ToTerrI
I know you're used to Loosy-Goosy, but you

better shape up or ship out!!! Ha Ha Ha. Merry
Christmas!!

Hugo Kenyan

To all Seafarers, union officials and office
workers

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year. Also smooth sailing into
the New Year. P.S., also, all the best to my retired
friends and buddies.

Stanislaw Kolasa

To Mr. G at PIney Point
A very special hello. May God bless you

always for your kindness and understanding of
life. Once again, thank you,

Theresa Krause

To all of the past aiid present friends of Joseph
L Krause Sr.

We wish to all a very happy holiday and a
better 1995. May God grant peace to a wonderful
husband and father, Joseph L. Krause Sr., who
passed away March 19,1993.

Theresa, Joseph Jr., Joann, Elizabeth
and Leonard Krause and family

To Babe, Kay and families
I will try to make it, or make it up. I love you

all! Have a merry and happy year! Y.F.STY.F.N.
Ralph Kurpeski

To Petra, Melanie, Kurtis and Natalie
I miss you all and love you with all my heart!

Have a Merry Xmas, happy birthdays and happy,
safe New Year! Love you more with each day!

Ralph Kurpeski

To Stephanie Torres
Here's wishing you a happy holiday season.

We will miss the good food and holiday meals.
Gary Lackey

To a lot of good men
Holiday greetings to all my old seafaring

friends. Would be great to hear from you. Call
(704)568-3542.

Jean LaCorte

To Eric Lament Campbell
Happy holidays, sweetheart! I miss you today

and every day... and I can't wait to see you again.
Forever yours, XXOO. I love you always,

Cherie (Laurence)

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To all Seafarers and employees of the union and
the LOG

Warm season's greetings, in memory of
Frank Lebda.

EUzaheth Lebda and son, David

1 To Joel
When I look at the water and pray to God at

night, I wish in my heart you were hoidine me
tight.

Thinking about the times we share. Looking
at pictures, holding you dear.

And even though there's a possibility of you
not being home on Christmas day, I'll look up at
the stars and substitute the snowflakes kissing my
cheeks.

Looking forward to each day. Nearer and
closer to you again.

Kasandra Lechel

To friends
Christmas and New Year greetings to all my

friends from the former New York, New Haven,
Hartford RR.

Henry L. Lee

To Mrs. Josephine Leo
To my dear wife, thank you for the 26 |?est

holiday seasons a man could ask for. Looking
forward to many more. Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year. Love,

Tony Leo

To my daughter Francesca
TTie last eight Christmases since you were

bom have been the best. Merry Xmas. Love; your
daddy,

Tony Leo

To Judy and Puppy Lewis and the kids
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I

missy'all.
Richard L. Lewis

To JIM A. Kennedy
Sorry I can't be home for Christmas again. I

hope you have a good Christmas in Ohio. Love,
Lindsay (Robert B.F. Lindsay Jr.)

To Jaclyn Danielle Lindsay
Some day I'll be home for Christmas. Sorry

I missed another one. Merry Christmas. Love
from your dad.

Robert B.F. Lindsay Jr.

To all Seafarers
May God bless you and your family during

this holiday season. And may your seas always
be calm.

Kermett Mangram andfamily

To Sheila Newell and Darrayl Marshall Jr.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my

loved ones.
Darravl Marshall Sr.

To Brett Chandler Newsome
Merry Christmas to a wonderful man and

Seafarer in my life. Merry Christmas to you,
Brett, and to all seafarers. With all my love,

Melissa Martin

ToFalselMawarl
I miss you, my cousin, and I hope we meet

again after the holidays. Take care of yourself.
Your cousin,

Munir Mawari

To the English teacher at the Lundeberg School
Your student, Munir Mawari, says hi to you

and happy holidays. I am going to see you again
at school very soon.

Munir Mawari

To all my former shipmates on Sea-Land, Water­
man SS Co. ships and the SS Atlaittlc

I send best wishes for the New Year. I now
live in a small town in Delaware, five miles from
Marcus Hook, with my wife of 37 years. The SIU
was very good to me and my children and when
I see an SIU ship going up river to Philly, it brings
back many fond memories of my seafaring days.
If Bill Burke should see this greeting, please write
me at 3113 W. Brandy wine Ave., Claymont, Del.
19703.

Carl "Mac" McDaniel

To Floyd Felix, George Pino and Oakland Sea-
Land shoregang

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all
and their families. May God bless.

Gerald McEwen

To Timothy W.McGee
Merry Christmas, Timothy "Bo" McGee. We

have coiled up our ropes and anchored out wait­
ing on your return home! A lighthouse shines as
a steadfast beacon on a wintry night, showing the
way home over the stormy sea! John 1:15 "And
the light shineth in darkness."

Mom and dad and family (McGee)

To all who know me
I would like to say hello to all my old co­

workers around the Houston and Galveston area.
I would also like to say hello to Jerry and Morma
McGee and Maty McGee. A Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year to all.

Timothy McGee

Tim McGee and his dad send their holiday
greetings to all Seafarers.

To Steve Judd
Thanks, Steve, for all your help when I was

in the hospital, when I needed your help the most.
Merry Xmas, Happy New Year.

Ronald and Virginia McGrajfey

To passenger ship Puerto Rico shipmates 1951-
1952, Ed Mooney, George McCartney, Martin,
and three who made chief: Murphy, Wingate and
Frank

Best wishes always.
Kenneth Alexander McLeo^

To Kathy Parent
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Love,
Mac (Tom McNeills)

To Jim Miller and Buck Mercer
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Edward Merchant

To all my salty buddies, especially Paul Russell,
Danny Marcus, Frank Adams, Coy Harrington,
Allen Garfinkel and Mike Dunn.

Best wishes and season's greetings. Peace.
Danny Miller

To Tony Leo and PRMMI shoregang, Elizabeth,
N.J.

Greetings to Anthony Leo and members of
the PRMMI shoregang. Happy holidays to all the
gang. God bless you all. Happy New Year.

Anthony Minors

To my Indian Giver (Skip)
May you have the strength of eagles' wings,

faith and courage to fly to new heights and the
wisdom of the universe to carry you there. Merry
Christmas.

Lynda Morgan

To all members
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all,

especially former Baker Whiteley and Curtis Bay
Towing crews in Baltimore.

Charles W. Morris

To Jason Parker
Somehow the imagination is more exciting

than real life. Also, a person's imperfections
make them special.

David Mullenberg

To Dakota Neff
Merry Christmas! May God watch over you

and keep you safe, healthy and happy while I am
away. I love you heart and soul.

Mommy (Cheryl Neff)

To mom, dad and Melissa
On this holiday, I wish you all the best. You

are all in ray thoughts and I love you. God bless
you all.

Brett Newsome

To SIU Staff and members
Happy holidays to members all over the

world. Thanks for your fight to maintain the
slogan of our union: unity makes strength. To my
retired brothers of the 1940s, our fight was not in
vain. God bless you. I love you all.

Nick the Greek (C. Nick Nickerson)

To Cat Barber
Hey sista, where are you? I'll be home for the

holidays. Call me from wherever you may be.
Miss you lots!! When's the wedding?

Unny O'Brien

ToJIola
You crazy bag lady! Thanks for the laughs.

You made life a lot easier. Have a great holiday.
See you in January, hopefully. Keep on singin'.

Linda O'Brien

To Sergio
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to

Sesame Street? (repeat) What can I say but
thanks. You're the best. Happy holidays.

Marshmallow - L. O'Brien

To Jocelyn C. Octavlano
Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy

New Year to my lovely Jocelyn and adorable
daughters, Veena and Steffi. Wish to be home
this Christmas. Lots of love.

Pop Pop (G.A. Octaviano)

To Mr. and Mrs. Deograclas CusI and Family
Greetings from Alaska to everybody in 46th

and 43rd Ave., Tatay, Inay, Beth, Boy, Rose,
Kuya, Emon, Ati Mercy, Nene Michelle, Veena,
Steffi and Mamsy. Love,

Pop Pop. (G.A. Octaviano)

To Tom Kilbride
I'm sorry you're away for the holidays this

year. I wish you were here or I was there. Let's
just remember last Christmas and pray that next
year we will be together. I miss you very, very
much. Please have the best Christmas you can
have (and a happy birthday, too) and know how
much I love and miss you. Everyone sends their
love.

Eyleen OKelly

To ttie captain, officers and crew on the Gfobaf
Sentinel

Ho! Ho! Ho! Wishing you all a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hoping the
project went according to schedule, and you are
back in port for the holidays! And "Yes" there is
a Santa Claus — Global Sentinel!

Roxanne Olson

To all SIU members
Happy holidays to my son Joseph and family.

And also to all active and retired Seafarers.
Season's greetings to Jim Foti and Steve Carr.

M "Olie" Olson

To Howard M. Deeter and family
Merry Xmas. More t-shirts on the way.

Sandra (Oswald)

To Ann and Mike Oswald
Merry Xmas, mom and Mike. Love,

Walt and Sandra (Oswald)

To my wife, Teresa Paradise, and family
Wish I could be home with you for the

hplidays. Love and miss you very much. Merry
Xmas and Happy New Year! Love always,

Dana Paradise

To Mary Claire and Shirley
Let me say Merry Christmas and Happy

Peaceful New Year. Please take care because I
really care and love you both. Love and misses.

Mom (Helen Porel)

To Tony Leo
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Holiday

greetings to all the shore gang.
Peter and Lee Patrick

To Shelton Mathews
You're the best. We both wish you a very

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mike Peck and Dean Compton

To my wife, Christina, son, friends and mates
Happy holidays. To my son, best of luck in

school at Dean College. Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year to you all!!!

Spiridon Perdikis

To Dawn PInkham
Merry Christmas, honey. I'm looking for­

ward to being home this year with you. I love you
very much. (P.S., Merry Christmas to all my
fellow Seafarers.) Love,

Mark Pinkham

To mom, Marylee, Bruce, Bobby, Beverly and
Aunt Florence

Mabuhay from the Philippines, and from the
land of smiles, I would like to wish my family a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

William George Rackley

To Vincent F.Coss
Season's greetings from the Philippines and

may I wish you, your wife and children a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year in 1995.

William G. Rackley

To Nelson (Chico) Rodriguez and Brian Sandlin
Chico, Mabuhay to my old friend, and from

Angeles City, P.I., may I wish my partner in
crime a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Brian, Mabuhay, my good SIU brother.

William (P.I.) Rackley

To Ed Desoucey and MIchell Santana
Ed, to my Seafarer brother who was a bless­

ing this year. Merry Christmas and .a great and
Happy New Year from the Philippines. Michell,
I'd like to wish my good friend and classmate of
class 367 Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year
from the Philippineis.

William (Red) Rackley

To Florence M. Rudnicki
Season's greetings from the Hiilippines. And

I would like to wish my dear aunt a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Bill Rackley

To William Lee "Red" Rackley
I'd like to wish my father, who sails with me

on every ocean, a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year.

Bill (Red) Rackley

To Mrs. Newton Rader
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to

you.Love,
Evan Rader

To Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gibbons
Happy holiday greetings to you and your new

bride. I wish you both all the happiness in your
newly marital bliss, and everlasting love.

TerranceReed

To all my brothers at sea
May the seas be calm and the wind behind

you. May the stars be bright to guide you on this
Xmas night. Wishing you and your families a
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Miss you
all. Am now living in the Catskill Mts., N.Y.

Billy Reid

To Bobby Gene McMlchael
Wish you would contact me this Christmas.

We have lost Charles and Vemon since we last
corresponded. Your sister, •

June Renfrow

To Carlton D. Richardson
Hopefully, I'll be meeting you under the

mistletoe this Christmas but, if not, remember I
love you! I'll keep the lights burning *til you
come home. Merry Christmas, babe. Your "lady
in waiting,"

Tina (Richardson)

To Randy Beacham
Meiry Christmas "old" friend.

Carlton, Tina, Teresa
and Amber Richardson

To/Vorf/ier/yls/andand NATCO
Merry Christmas!

Tina Richardson andfamily

To Harry Jones and Andre Gee and Sal
May you and your families have a Merry

Christmas and the best of New Years.
Frank Ridrigs

ToKerryT.RobySr.
Your job takes you away from us a lot, but I

know you do it all for us. We just want you to
know we appreciate you and all your hard work.
We wish you the best possible holiday season
ever. May God bless you, my love, and keep you
always safe. Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year. We love you. I love you more and more
every second. Jessica and Kerry send their greet­
ings and love too. Your wife.

Mignonette, Jessica
and Kerry Roby Jr.

Greetings from the Roby family: Mig­
nonette, Kerry Sr., Jessica and Kerry Jr.

To the Serrano family
Our holiday wish to you is for each and every

one of you to have a very blessed and Merry
Christmas. We miss you and look forward to
holidays our families can share together.

The Ruiz family

To Seafarers near and far
Season's greetings to all ashore and at sea.

May the New Year bring fair winds and follow­
ing seas, prosperity and good health and a strong
future for the U.S. merchant marine. May God
bless all.

Henry Salles

To Claudia Saltz
Here's hoping my new wife and her family

have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. I love you and miss you lots. Hope to lie
home soon. Love,

George (Saltz)

To John Baker
Boy, have a Merry Xmas. How was Piney

Point?
George Saltz

To Great Lakes tugmen
It's been a good year for us all. I hope you and

all your family members are blessed the coming
year. Thanks for being a brother in this union.

Juan Motown Sanchez

ToJohnBumgamer
Thinking about all the wonderful

Christmases we have spent together and wishing
you could be with us now. May you have calm
seas and fair winds.

Ellen Sanders and
Sarah, Jer and Tommy

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To my wife, Cindy M. Sandven, and kids
A s{^ial day for God. And may He look over

my family and Seafarers at Ghristmas. We do our
part by going to sea to stand up at war or at peace.
At the end, God will understand, but others will
not remember the Seafarers.

Samson O. Sandven

To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanfilippo and my wife,
Robin

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Love and peace and health.

Dominic Sanfilippo

Tp Grace and Aiyssa Sardone
To Grace and Aiyssa, the most important

people in the world to me. Hope you have a
special Xmas and New Year. Love always,

Michael Sardone

To Nikki Riborozo
Happy holidays, Nikki. How's life on the

Hawaii cruise ships? Sweetheart, when you get
your "A" book, come to San Francisco. Merry
Christmas.

Peter Scheutz

To retirees, union officials, shipmates, friends
All the best in '95.

PatSeager

To Uncle Steve, Aunt Dominga and Steven
Weall missyoualot! Hope we go down there

soon. I had a lot of fun when Aunt Dominga and
Steven were here. Aunt Doininga, thanks for
being there for me. It seems we got closer than
we ever were! I love you a lot! We all love and
miss you. Love always.

The Serrano family

To my brother, Abdul Arhman, and my son,
YasserShaibi

Happy holidays to you and all friends. And a
happy holiday to the SIU.

Moses M. Shaibi

To my ioying family: Pat, Kendel and Erin
Although we will be apart this Xmas, know

that you are always in my thoughts and in my
heart. You're always my reason to smile. Love,

B (Bradford H. Shelly)

To SiU personnel, active and retired Seafarers
Compliments of the season and a salute to the

best union in America.
Ricardo Siddons

To Mrs. Espanoia Jackson
Happy holidays to you and yours from a

faithfu friend and your heartbeat. May this day
be very special, just for you. With love,

Ray F. Sims

To all headquarters staff, Piney Point staff, union
hail employees and dear SIU friends

Wishing once again each and everyone a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous
New Year. I'll be thinking of y'all.

Betty Smith

To Gaiy Smith and family
Wishing you and your family a very Merry

Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New
Year to come! Wish you and family could be with
me, but since you can't, I want you to know that
you will always have a place in my heart. Love,

Mom (Betty Smith)

To ail former "Erie-Lack" RR tugboat crews
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and

a healthy and Happy New Year.
Orrin D. Smith and family

To Spencer, Tausha and Terra Smith
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Hope Santa is good to you. Don't forget Uncle
Doug.

Clyde Smith

To Jackie, Lenora and Jonathan
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy

New Year. May God bless us.
Doug Smith

To Chris and Brein Collins
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy

New Year. Keep in touch. May God bless you
through the holidays.

Doug Smith

To Spencer Smith
We love you, daddy. Thank you for taking

such good care of us. May God continue lo bless
us, especially on the building of our new dream
home. Love you always,

Tausha aiul Terra Smith

ToVeronii^^
We-wish you a very Merry Christmas and a

happy and healthy New Year.
The Smiths

To ail our friends at the Houston hall
We hope all your holiday wishes come true.

And we wish you a very Happy New Year.
The Smiths

To ail the stars from Feaitherwind
In port or at sea. Grandad will find your star

over the holidays. Merry Christmas, Aldeberon,
Shula, Cappella, Sirrus and Shedar. Merry
Christmas, Kathi, Jennifer, Michael, Jason and
Ashley.

Jim Souci

To Mike Stein
We miss and love you very, very much. Hope

to see you at Christmas. Have a safe trip. We'll
be thinking of you always.

Crissy and your beautiful daughter,
Jessica Lynn Stein

To Mary, Russell and Eileen
Merry Christmas to you and the kittens. I'll

see you shortly.
T. Stevens

To ail my friends and family near and far
Happy holidays to my family and friends and

all SIU people I have been blessed to have sailed
with. May you all have beautiful holidays. If
you're at home or at sea, be safe.

Harry Stockman

To Kevin Struzik
Happy holidays to my husband. I love you so

very much! You make my life worth living. Have
a happy birthday, January 27. Love,

Brenda (Struzik)

To Mrs. Nancy Thomas, Ciaudio Thomas, Gun-
ther Thomas and William Thomas

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New
Year. May all my family and friends and their
families enjoy a wonderful holiday season.

G.F. (Willie) Thomas

To union officials, everyone at Piney Point and
the Brooklyn hall

All you great guys, have a healthy Xmas.
Tom Tobias

To ail those who know me
Peace and love always to my brothers and

sisters everywhere. Merry Xmas and Happy New
Year. God bless!!

James Tolan

To Ed Porter
Merry Christmas from all SIU members on

the Sea-Land Performance. The good food and
special things that you do will be missed this
holiday season.

Stephanie Torres

ToAiidaTurko
To my dear wife, I wish you a Merry Xmas

and a Happy New Year, I miss you and love you.
Wish I was there. Love always,

Alek Turko

To my wife, Aurea, BJ and newborn child
Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a

prosperous New Year '95. May you have a good
day, good luck and good health. I miss you all a
lot.

Dad (Jessie Ulibas)

To Fiorencio P. Umaii
Without you, Christmas will never be the

same. But in port or at sea, wherever your ship
will be, we wish you the best.

The Umali sisters
(Veronica, Lei and Ophel)

To my loving daughters. Lei, Ophei and Veronica
Hope this 1994 holiday season is the year we

all expect it to be. Just always remember, I always
love you whenever I am.

Fiorencio P. Umali

To my sons-in-law, Marcus and Jeremy
Hoping you two will always love my two

daughters as you love them now and throughout
the holiday seasons of years to come.

F.P. Umali

To Simeon F.Ureta
We all send our love, especially during the

holiday season. Stay happy and healthy.
The Ureta family

To ail my shipmates
Many blessings. With love and respect,

Suzanne van Schoor, P.O. Box 8817, Honolulu,
Hawaii %830-0817.

Suzanne van Schoor

To Vazquez-Hernandez family
Feliz navidad y pnospeno aik) nuevo.

Velez- Vazquez family

To Ralph A. Fann
My holiday message goes out to a shipmate

who has gone through thick and thin with me
while over in Saudi Arabia (Dommond), short
tempered at times. But we must remember, there
was a war going on. 1 wish you well, Ralph, and
if you're ever in Washington (Mt. Vernon), look
me up and we'll have a few laughs and call
Charlie. It was both a pleasure and a nightmare
working with you.

Joe Waldron

To Kim, Ray, Darrin and Toni
Merry, Merry y'all...and Happy New Year.

Love,
Manny Wedell

To Eiiie, Frank and Sarah Wilcox
Thanks for being such a wonderful wife, son

and daughter. Happy holidays to my family and
all union members.

Robert Wilcox

To Geraldine M. Travers
Merry Christmas, honey, and many more to

come. Love you,
Glenn Williams

To Hugo Kenyon
Hi, honey. 1 miss you very much. Hope to see

you soon. Happy holidays!
Becky Woodruff

To ail my shipmates in the Seattle area and Red
Stolen and his family

Happy holidays.
Jim Woods

To Miss Tawana W. Deman
Hi, darling. I wish you a Happy Christmas

and New Year's Day. I miss you so much. 1995
is our year. Happy New Year, Shanika, Aliquan
and Troy.

Robert Andrew Wright Jr.

To Peggy Young
Merry Christmas to the Southern Yankee.

Thor Young

To Sonny "Larry Bird" Pinkham
Merry Christmas and may the Celtics

prosper.
Thor "Rusty Wallace" Young

ToHerbLibby
Merry Christmas to the Dunkin Donut King

from your flatlander neighbor to the south. I now
can yell at the ordinary for messing up the coffee.

Bosun Thor Young

To all Seafarers
Special greetings to all Seafarers around the

nation! We here, in New York, wish you and your
loved ones the best Christmas ever! Take care of
yourselves and I will see you guys around!!!
Peace to all,

Irene and N.Y. SlUClinic

To Peter Patrick and family
Greetings to Pete and the Mrs. and family

from all of us at PRMMI. The best for '95 and
years to come. Merry Xmas and Happy New
Year. Good luck.

Tony, Minors, Vazquez and the gang

ToMs.MerieWescott
Have a very Happy Xmas and a healthy New

,Year. Good luck for '95.
Anstey

To Jim Shinners, R. Evans and Joe Hannay at
PRMMi in Edison, N.J.

Greetings for the holiday season. Merry
Xmas and Happy New Year to all from all of us
at the Elizabeth shoregang.

Anthony Leo, Minors and the gang

To Sedonia Sparks, Tanya and Mom
Season's greetings to you and your family.

Have a happy, happy holiday and a prosperous
New Year. God bless you.

Member M. PRMMI

ToJohnGrosskurth
Our very best wishes this holiday season.

Tom and Dee

To Charles NealMispagel
Amor, you gave me feelings I never knew.

You were heaven sent to me. What we share
surpasses paradise. Christmas is looking in your
eyes!

Hilda

To the crew of the Tug Cougar
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!

Wolfe

To Kathleen
Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas from

the LNG Aquarius. Your brother,
Dave

To Brother Tillman and Brother Steve
Here's to two of the finest ABs this side of

the rainbow and to the best crew ever—aboard
the OMl Columbia. You guys are the best!

Sister Jen

To George
Thanks for a wonderful year, and yes! Many

more to come! You are truly a miracle of kindness
in this world today. I love you, honey. Always,

Jen

ToWiiiiamG.Rackiey
Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy

New Year with all good things. Love you with all
our hearts.

Mom and family

To Ceiia and Gabrieiie
I love you both very much. Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year.
Charlie and Dada

To V^quez family
Wishing you the best. Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year.
Santia, Abby D. and Wilfredo

To Steve Ruiz and family
Seeing Dominga, Steven and Natalie was

great! I only wish you could have come home too.
May this Christmas bring both our families the
spirit of love, happiness and health. Merry
Christmas, little brother. I love and miss you very
much! Your sister,

Christine andfamily

To ail Seafarers
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Keep up the good work.
The port of Philadelphia

To Lee Hardman
Wishing you a magical Christmas and a great

New Year full of happiness and wonderful
surprises. I love you, baby. Yours forever,

Shari

To Darrien Vesseii
I love you DJ. Thanks for being the best

father, lover and friend with all my love,
Lee Ann

To Michael Kozak
Wishing we could be together for my favorite

season. Merry Christmas, darling. Happy New
Year, too. Every day's a holiday when I'm with
you! Much love.

Your girlie

To my wife, family and friends
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Ho, ho,

ho!
AB Dave

To Kevin
I' m sorry y ou' re gong to miss another holiday

season. Just remember, 1 love you and I can't wait
for you to get home. Love,

Kerri

To Rodney PontHiet
Being that miles will separate us, we couldn't

think of a better way to reach you. Our thoughts
will be with you, and we hope that we will also
cross your mind. Hopefully, you'll be enjoying
the holiday fest somewhere. We love you, we
miss you. Have a great holiday. See you soon.
Love,

Your family

rmm^rn
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SEAFARERS LOG 23

Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea
OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1994

•TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C
TOTAL SHIPPED

All Groups
Class A Class B Class C

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
New York
I^iladelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville
San Francisco
Wilmington
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
jHouston
$t. Louis
iRhey Point
Algonac
Totals
Port
New York
Philadelphia
p^ltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville
pan Francisco
Wilmington
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

Trip
Reliefs

••REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C
DECK DEPARTMENT

15 29 5 24 28 0 • 41 55 11
7 6 2 1 2 2 0 8 10 5
10
11

8
14

1
13

•5,,:
5

3
13 12 6 22

18
'22

2
21

8 13 2 8 17 0 2 10 22 4
18 28 0 17 15 0 8 .24 54 7
19 22 11 16 12 , 7 8 38 39 23 .

> 19 18 4 16 8 35' . 33 9:I4
19 7 14 11 7 27 36 14 •

22 26 1 19 25 8 49 38 5
6 4 3 4 3 2 0 14 5 6
6 25 8 6 15 2 3 6 33 12
24 22 r "23^ . 18 2 11 36 22
1 0 - •: 0 0 0 •• 1 |.:v;4-. 1

5 7 0 .. .... J. 1 9 0
0 • l""'- 0 0 1 0 0

. .•n»v > ;

0 0 0
183 243 66 160 185 39 70 324 430 142

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

Totals All
Departments 485

Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month.
** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered iat the port at the end of last month.
A total of 1,153 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,153 jobs shipped, 367 jobs
or about 32 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority
people. From October 16 to November 15,1994, a total of 159 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip
relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 21,935 Jobs have been shipped.

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January & February 1995
Membership MeeUngs

Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland liVaters
Piney Point

Tuesday, January 3*; Monday, February 6
@ ^changed by New Year's Day

New York
Tuesday: January 3, February 7

Philadelphia
Wednesday: January 4, February 8

Baltimore
Thursday: January 5, February 9

Norfirik
Thursday: January 5, February 9

Jacksonville
Thursday: January 5, February 9

Algonac
Riday: January 6, February 10 ||f

Houston
Monday: January 9, February 13

New Orleans
Tuesday: January 10, February 14

Mobile
Wednesday: January 11, February 15

San Francisco
Thursday: January 12, February 16

Wilmington >
Tuesday: January 17*; Tuesday, February 21**

^changed by Martin Luther Kuig 's Birthday
**changedby Presidents'Day

Seattle
' Friday: January 20, February 24

San Juan
^ Thursday: January 5, February 9

St Louis
Friday: January 13, Fdjruary 17

Honolulu
Friday: January 13, February 17

.1 . Duluth
;' Wednesday: January 11, February 15

Jersey City
Wednesday: January 18, February 22

New Bedford

IP
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Tuesday: January 17, February 21

BKh poifs meeting starts a 10'M am.

Personals

MAJOR SMITH JR.
Please contact Dale at MFC in Mobile, Ala. (205)

343-9005.

JUAN GILBERTO GONZALES TORRES
Please contact your sister, Gloria Rivera, at 280

H Street, #65, Chula Vista, Calif. 91910-4607; or
telephone (619) 422-8165.

ART AND DUTCH
D.C. Hodden is trying to contact Art from Puyal-

lup. Wash, and Dutch. Both sailed with him as ABs
on the SS Billy Mitchell on a voyage from Seattle,
Wash, to Korea, February 7 - April 21,1947 and back
to Portland Ore. He may be reached at 3166
Fellswood Lane, Port Neches, Texas 77651; or
telephone (409) 727-5519.

ALONZO "DUDE" CURTIS WHITE
AND FRIENDS OF MR. WHITE

The niece of Alonzo "Dude" Curtis White would
like to get in touch with her uncle. She would like
Mr. White, or any friends who know him, to call or
write Lisa Ensminger at 2053 Young Avenue, Mem­
phis, Texas 38104; or telephone (901) 278-6641.

CARL ROBERT PARDY
The mother and cousin of Carl Robert Pardy are

tiying to get in touch with him. Anyone knowing his
whereabouts should contact Ed Kramer at 74-1L
58th Avenue, Elmhurst, N.Y. 11373; or teleplmne
(718)651-0880.

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24 SBmuiBIS LOG DECBHIBER1994

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Seafarers International
Union Directory

MichaelSacco
President
Jfriin Fay

Secretary-Treasurer
Joseph Sacco

Executive Vice President
Augostin Tellez

Vice President Collective Bargaining
George McCartney

Vice President West Coast
Roy A. "Buck" Mercer

Vice President Government Services
JackCafTey

Vice President Atlantic Coast
Byron Keiley

Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters
Dean Corgey

Vice President Gulf Coast

HEADQUARTERS
5201 Auth Way

Camp Springs, MD 20746
(301)899-0675

ALGONAC
520 St. Clair River Dr.

Algonac, MI 48001
(810)794-4988
BALTIMORE

1216 E. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21202

(410)327-4900
DULUTH

705 Medical Arts Building
Duluth, MN 55802

(218)722-4110
HONOLULU
606KalihiSt.

Honolulu, HI 96819
(808)845-5222

HOUSTON
1221 Fiercest.

Houston, TX 77002
(713)659-5152

JACKSONVILLE
3315 Liberty St.

Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904)353-0987
JERSEY CITY

99 Montgomery St.
Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201)435-9424
MOBILE

1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy.
Mobile, AL 36605

(205)478-0916
NEW BEDFORD

48 Union St.
New Bedford, MA 02740

(508)997-5404
NEW ORLEANS
630 Jackson Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)529-7546
NEW YORK

635 Fourth Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11232

(718)499-6600
NORFOLK
115 Third St.

Norfolk, VA 23510
(804)622-1892

PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia," PA 19148
(215)336-3818
PINEY POINT

P.O. Box 75
Piney Point, MD 20674

(301)994-0010 •
PORT EVERGLADES
2 We.st Dixie Highway

Dania, FL 33004
(305)921-5661

SAN FRANCISCO
350 Fremont St.

San Francisco, CA 94105
(415)543-5855

Government Services Division
(415)861-3400
SANTURCE

1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop I6V2
Santurce, PR 00907

(809)721-4033
SEATTLE

2505 First Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121

(206)441-1960
ST. LOUIS

4581 Gravois Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116

(314)752-6500
WILMINGTON

5ION. Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744

(310)549-4000

Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes
OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1994

CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—-Non Priority
•TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED »»REGISTERED ON BEACH

All Groups All Groups All Groups
Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Qass NP

Port
Algonac
Port
Algonac
Port
Algonac
Port
Algonac

Totals All Departments

DECK DEPARTMENT
0 24 10 0 36 7 0

ENGINE DEPARTMENT
19 3 0 20 6 S 0

STEWARD DEPARTMENT
2 0 12 2

ENTRY DEPARTMENT
f T3':, 22 0 0 0 0

0 63 ' 37 0 68 15 0

27 ,8 '

31 37

108 68
* 'Total Registered" rneans the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month.

** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last mqnth.

Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters

Region
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast
Lakes & Inland Waters
West Coast
Totals
Region
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast
Lakes & Inland Waters
West Coast
Totals
Region
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast
Lakes & Inland Waters
West Coast
Totals

OCTOBER 16 -
•TOTAL REGISTERED

All Groups
Class A Class B Class C

NOVEMBER 15,1994
TOTAL SHIPPED

All Groups
Class A Class B Class C
DECK DEPARTMENT

••REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

v'.-

0
44
0
45

1
22
0
24

2 ... ,

0
5

0
6
0
5
11

'01
0
1

^JO::
T

1
2

0
14
0
13
27

0
3
0
0
3

0
0
0
1
1

2
0
27
38
67

0
0
0
6
6

0
2
P
40
42

22
4
51
3
80

2
7
0
10
19

0
19
0
53
72

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

Totals All Departments 74 14 31

, 0 0 0 3 1
1 0 0 1 . 4

; " v. CO' : " 2^ ' 0
0 0 0 0

17 0 0 33 2 4
STEWARD DEPARTMENT

0 0 0
0 • ' 1 0

.... ^
"'"l """" 2

' 4 '• '• '•: 0 P>: 12 0 V 0
"i •' . 0 2 0 1 14

1 2 17 2 16

90 7 44 130 23 92

ills

* "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month.
•* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month.

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DECEMBER 1994 • V • SEFARERS LOG 25

Joining the growing number
of SIU pensioners this

month are 24 Seafarers who have
retired to the beach after many
years of sailing.

Twenty of those signing off
sailed in the deep sea division
and four sailed in the inland
waterways.

Among those joining the
ranks of the retirees are Brothers
LeRoy C. Cope, Gerald M.
Lopez and Robert Y. Wood, who
have completed the bosun recer-
tilication course at the Lundeberg
School in Piney Point, Md.

Of all the Seafarers signing
off this month. Brother John F.
McCoIlom sailed over the
longest period of time, having
joined the union in 1942 in the
port of Baltimore.

On this page, the Seafarers
LOG presents brief biographical
accounts of this month's pen­
sioners.

DEEP SEA
JOHN B. ABRAMS, 56, joined
the Seafarers in 1964 the port of
New York. He sailed in the en­
gine department. Brother Abrams
was employed on the Isthmian
shoregang in 1973 and became a
member of the Sea-Land shore-
gang in 1976. He upgraded fre­
quently at the Lurtdeberg School.
Born in New York, Brother
Abrams still calls New York
home.

GEORGE
D. ARR-
LEDGE
JR., 65,
joined the
SIU in 1956
in the port of
New York.
He sailed in

the deck department. Brother Arr-
ledge served in the U.S. Air
Force from 1951 to 1955. Born
in Ohio, Brother Arrledge now
resides in Virginia.

MANUEL
BEATA,65,
joined the
union in
1968 in the
port of New
York. He
sailed in the
engine
department. Brother Beata
upgraded frequently at the Lun­
deberg School. A native of Hon­
duras, Brother Beata cuaently
lives in New York.

HERMAN
R. BYRD,
57, joined
the Seafarers
in 1966 in
the port of
Houston. He
sailed in the
deck depart-

A native of Alabama, ment.
Brother Byrd now resides in
Texas.

WILLIAM
"HOPPY"R
CARROLL,
70, joined
the SiU in
1944 in the
port of Bal­
timore. He
sailed in the
engine department. Bom in
Cleveland, Brother Carroll has
retired to Hawaii.

LEROY C. COPE, 64, joined
the union in 1967 in the port of
San Francisco. He sailed in the

To Our New Pensioners
... Thanks for a Job Well Done

Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become
pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served

the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them
happiness and health in the days ahead.

deck department. Brother Cope
frequently upgraded at the Lun­
deberg School and completed the
bosun recertification program
there in 1984. He served in the
U.S. Navy from 1947 to I95I. A
native of Kansas, Brother Cope
now resides in California.

HOWARD
B.DAVIS,
72, joined
the Seafarers
in 1951 in
the port of
Mobile, Ala.
He sailed in
the engine

department. Brother Davis last
worked aboard the USNS Bel-
latrix, owned by Bay Ship
Management, in October 1993.
He has retired to Alabama.

GUNTER
O. FROES-
CHER,65,
joined ^e
SIU in 1978
in the port of
New York.
He sailed in
the steward
department. Brother Froescher, a
former member of the Marine
Cooks and Stewards Union,
graduated from the steward's
training school (Pacific) in 1966.
Bom in Germany, Brother Froes­
cher currently resides in Califor­
nia.

JOSE
HIPOLITO,
71,joined
the Seafarers
in 1971 in
the port of
New Or­
leans. He
sailed in the .

engine department. Brother
Hipolito upgraded at the Lun­
deberg School. A native of the
Philippines, Brother Hipolito is a
naturalized U.S. citizen and
resides in Louisiana.

DANTE
VAL-
BUENA
JANOLO,
65,joined
the SIU in
1968 in the
port of Wil­
mington,
Calif. He sailed in the deck
department. Bom in the Philip­
pines, Brother Janolo has retired
to Minnesota.

GERALD
M. LOPEZ,
57, joined
the union in
1965 in the
port of San
Francisco.
He sailed in
the deck

department. Brother Lopez
upgraded at the Lundeberg
School and completed the bosun
recertification program there in
1986. Bom in Indonesia, Brother
Lopez is a naturalized U.S.
citizen and currently resides in
New York.

EDWARD GONTHA, 65,
joined the union in 1961 in the
port of New York. He sailed in
both the steward and deck depart­
ments. Brother Gontha upgraded
frequently at the Lundeberg
School. Bom in Indonesia,
Brother Gontha is a naturalized
U.S. citizen and has retired to
New York.

CANOVA
FLOYD
MITCHELL
JR., 64,
joined the
union in
1947 in the
port of
Mobile, Ala.
He sailed in the steward depart­
ment. Brother Mitchell last
worked aboard Apex Marine's
Cape 7ay/or. A native of
Alabama, he still calls Alabama
home.

JOHN F. McCOLLOM, 68,
joined the Seafarers in 1942 in
the port of Baltimore He sailed in
the deck department. Brother Mc­
CoIlom still calls his native Mas­
sachusetts home.

THOMAS
c.
McNELLIS,
50, joined
the SIU in
1964 in the
port of New
York. He
sailed in the

deck department. Brother Mc-
Nellis sailed aboard the SS Steel
Worker for three years during the
Vietnam conflict Bom in New
York, Brother McNellis continues
to live in his native state.

CHARLES
C. PICK-
REN, 61,
began sailing
with the
union in
1959 in the
port of Jack­
sonville, Fla.

He sailed in the engine depart­
ment. Brother Pickren served in
the U.S. Navy from 1950 to
1953. Bom in Georgia, he now
resides in Texas.

LORENZO
F. RAZO,
66, joined
the Seafarers
in 1968 in
the port of
San Francis­
co. He sailed
in the

steward department and
upgraded at the Lundeberg
School. Bom in Califomia,
Brother Razo served in the U.S.
Army from 1952 to 1954, Razo
still lives in Califomia. DI^l

WALTER
C.
STEVENS,
67,joined
the union in
1961 in the
port of New
York. The
Miaryland na­
tive sailed in the engine depart­
ment. Brother Stevens upgraded
at the Lundeberg School and at­
tended the Educational Con­
ference there at Piney Point, Md.
in 1970. He served in the U.S.
Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother
Stevens makes his home in
Maryland.

BERTM.
WINFIELD,
63, joined
the Seafarers
in 1958 in
the port of
New York.
He sailed in
the steward

department and upgraded at the
Lundeberg School to chief cook.
Brother Winfield served in the
U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955.
Bom in Virginia, Brother Win-
field still calls Virginia home.

ROBERT
Y. WOOD,
70, joined
the union in
1967 in the
port of San
Francisco.
He sailed in
the deck
department. Brother Wood
upgraded frequently at the Lun­
deberg School and completed the
bosun recertification program
there in 1986. A native of
Colorado, Brother Wood now
resides in Washington.

INLAND
JOHN M. CUDWORTH, 62,
joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the
port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Cud-
worth last sailed as mate. He
served in the U.S. Coast Guard
from 1949 to 1952. Bom in North
Carolina, Boatman Cudworth still
calls North Carolina home.

RAYMOND
E. DAN-
LEY, 66,
joined the
SIU in 1977
in the port of
Mobile, Ala.
Boatman
Danley

sailed in the deck department.
Among the jobs he held were
that of a mate, and later a cap­
tain. He served in the U.S. Army
from 1945 to 1947. Bom in
Florida, Brother Danley has
retired in that state.

RONALD
LEE
NEIBERT,
57, joined the
union in 1956
in the port of
Baltimore. He
sailed in flie
deck depart­
ment. Boatman Neibert was bom
in Maryland and continues to
live there.

JOHND.
PAYNE, 63,
joined the
Seafarers in
1975 in the
port of Jack­
sonville, Fla.
He last sailed
as a captain.

Boatman Payne upgraded at the
Lundeberg School in 1988. A na­
tive of Kansas, Boatman Payne
has retired to Florida.

Labor on the March

Seafarers join wth carpenters, longshoremen, garment workers, teamsters, grocery store clerks arid
others in a Jersey City, N.J. parade celebrating the cooperation between various religious groups
and unions. SIU Vice President Ed Pulver (fourth from left) helped organize the march. Senator Frank
R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) (third from left) joined the parade.



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igest of Ships Meetings
|77ie Seaforers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship-

t)oard minutes as possil)le. On occasion, tiecause of space
; iimitadons, some wili tte omitted.
^ips minute first are reviewed try the union's contract department.

Those issues requiring attention orresoiudon are addressed by the
union upon rec^pt of the ships minut&s. The minutes are then

forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication.

OVERSEAS HARRIETTE
(Maritime Overseas), July 31—Chair­
man Daniel Laitinen, Secretary
deorge Quinn, Educational Director
William Marino, Deck Delegate
James Cunningham, Engine
Delegate Daniel Vasquez, Steward
Delegate Henry Edwards. Chairman
announced vessel going into
shipyard in Gdansk, Poland for three
to four weeks. Educational director
encouraged members to take ad­
vantage of upgrading opportunities at
Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md.
No beefs or disputed OT reported by
delegates. Crew reported Seafarers
LOGs received. Galley gang thanked
for good job.

USNS WILKES {Bay Ship Manage­
ment), July 17—Chairman Joseph
Lisenby, Secretary E. Driza, Deck
Delegate Ricky Grant, Engine
Delegate Phillip Saueline, Steward
Delegate W, Lockett. Chairman
noted all chairs in crew messhall
refurbished. Crew asked contracts
department for information concern­
ing seatime, contract clarification on
chipping and painting and work rules
for weekends and holidays. Chairman
reminded crewmembers not to slam
doors. Educational director dis­
cussed safety tips with crewmem­
bers. Treasurer reported $369 in
ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT
reported by deck, engine or steward
delegates. Next port: Pusan, South
Korea.

CAROLINA (P.R.M.M.I.), August
8—Chairman Tom Harding,
Secretary William Winters, Educa­
tional Director David Able, Engine
Delegate Joseph Arch, Steward
Delegate Fernando Vega. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Crewmem­
bers discussed m^ng donations to
the Children's Hospital of San Juan,
P.R. Steward delegate advised mem­
bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School
to improve skills. Chairman reminded
members to donate to SPAD in order
to keep union's voice heard in Wash­
ington. He urged members to maintain
union solidarity because strength lies
in unity. Next port: Baltimore.

AMERICAN CORMORANT
(Osprey Shipping), September 25—
Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary
Darryl K. Go^ns, Educational
Director L. Rose, Deck Delegate M.
Flante, Steward Delegate Robert
Wright Jr. Educational director dis-
CUSS& advantages of upgrading at
Piney Point No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crewmembers not^
Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave
vote of thanks to Goggins, Wright and
SA Bert Macany for good meals and
keeping house clean. Next port: Sin­
gapore.

ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan
Transportation), September 26—
Chairman J.F. Caballero, Secret^
Joseph P. Emidy, Educational Direc­
tor John Bennifleld, Deck Delegate
Walter Harris, Engine Delegate
Dennis Danforth Jr., Steward
Delegate Jack Hart. Chairman noted
ship's antenna and crew VCR need
repair. He added that repair list will
be posted and encouraged everyone's
cooperation. Secretary reported
minutes and crew list will be given to
patrolman at payoff. Educational
director stressed importance of
upgrading skills at Piney Point. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
Seafarers LOGs received. Crew
asked contracts department to clarify
day and watch pay. Ship heading to
New Jersey.

LEADER (Kiiby Tankships), Sep­
tember 23—Chairman Patrick
Rankin, Secretary Henry Manning,
Educational Director Richard
Gracey, Deck Delegate Rodney
Pence, Engine Delegate George
Vitello, Steward Delegate Arthur
Aguinaldo. Chairman announced
payoff every 30 days on the 15th of
the month. He noted next payoff in

Corpus Christi, Texas. Educational
director reminded members to take
time to upgrade at Paul Hall Center.
No beefs or disputed OT reported.
Crewmembers asked contracts depart
ment to look into improving dental
benefits. Wiper reminded engine
department members not to put
greasy hands on bulkhead and to
wash bucket and mop when finished.
Crewmembers thanked galley gang
for job well done. Crew reported
clothes dryer in need of repair and re­
quested new ice machine. Chairman
reminded members not to use
steward deck door at any time.

/If4 VG(/£Z(P.R.M.M.I), September
26—Chairman Terry Thomas,
Secretary Richard Ward, Steward
Delegate A. Serrano. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Crew reported
combination lock to crew mess needs
repair, and windows on look-out sta­
tion on bow need changing. Vote of
thanks given to steward department
for job well done. Next port: San
Juan, P.R.

NEWARK BA K(Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 19—Chairman
Pedro Sanchez, Secretary Felipe Or-
landa, Educational Director Mark
Ruhl, Deck Delegate Russell Bar­
rack, Engine Delegate William
Parker. Chairman announced radio
fixed and microwave not repairable.
Secretary noted payoff in Elizabeth,
N.J. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crewmembers asked con­
tracts department to lower retirement
age for members with required
seatime.

OMI DYNACHEM{OMl), Septem­
ber 11—Chairman Larry Kunc,
Secretary Steven Wagner, Educa­
tional Director Wayne Roherson,
Deck Delegate Mike Tannehill, En­
gine Delegate Nester Martinez,
Steward Delegate Tom Kreis. Chair­
man reminded crewmembers to lock
up movies while in port and limit
number of movies in crew lounge.
Treasurer reported $60 in movie
fund. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crew extended vote of
thanks to galley gang with special
thanks for fresh red snapper, crabs
and shrimp obtained while in Hous­
ton. Next port: Los Angeles.

OVERSEAS HARRIETTE
Maritime Overseas), September 18—

Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secretary
George Quinn, Educational Director
Jose Rodriguez, Deck Delegate
James Cunningham, Engine
Delegate Daniel Vasquez, Steward
Delegate Henry Edwards. Chairman
thanked crew for job well done and
announced ship returning from
shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. He said
ship will dock in New Orleans
around September 23. Educational
director urged members to upgrade at
Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crew reported receipt of
Seafarers LOGs.

OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime
Overseas), September 30—Chairman
I. Bradford, Secretary Pablo Al­

varez. No beefs or disputed OT re­
sorted. Crew requested new furniture
"or crew lounge and thanked galley
gang for good food and well main­
tained ship. Crewmembers requested
satrolman meet ship in next port

OVERSEAS Af4H/L ̂ (Maritime
Overseas), September 25^^hairman
Marco Galliano, Secretary J. Rivera,
Deck Delegate M.L. Jackwn,
Steward Delegate Juan Gonzales.
Chairman announced new VCR, wash­
ing machine and dryer waiting in
shipyard in Texas. He reminded crew­
members: no smoking allowed in mes­
shall. He thanked all departments for
good trip with no problems. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Crewmem-
Ijers extended special thanks to galley
gang for job well done.

OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA
Maritime Overseas), September 20—

Chairman Timothy J, Olvany,
Secrelaiy-Larry Ewing, Educational
Director Patrick Coppola. Chairman
announced captain signing off in Port
Everglades, Fla. He ̂ vised members
that U.S. Coast Guard requires seamen
to have benzene card to stay on
tankers. Educational director en­
couraged members to upgrade at Lun­
deberg School. He thanked crew­
members for not smoking in messhall
and TV room. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Steward remind^ crew­
members to separate plastics from
trash and keep TV room clean. Chair­
man request^ crewmembers not slam
doors. Steward department thanked for
job well done.

SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-
Land Service), September 18—Chair­
man Werner Becher, Secretary J.S.
Smith, Educational Director Walter
Stevens, Deck Delegate George B.
Khan, Engine Delegate Chris Davis,
Steward Delegate Jasper Jackson.
Chairman reminded crew to keep
doors locked in all ports and noted
medical forms and vacation forms are
in crew lounge. Educational director
urged members to take advantage of
upgrading opportunities available at
Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Entire crew gave
vote of thanks to steward department
for good food and service. Crew re­
quested new toaster. Next port:
Tacoma, Wash.

SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 11—Chairman Wil­
liam F. Murphy, Secretary Michael
L. Baker, Educational Director Evar-
isto Ginez, Deck Delegate Jeffrey D.
Mateer, Engine Delegate M. Abdul­
lah, Steward Delegate Lito G. Acos-
ta. Chairman asked contracts depart­
ment to look into shuttle service from
ship. Educational director noted all
members should take advantage of
Piney Point and upgrade. No b^fs or
disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks
given to galley gang for excellent job.
Next port: Pusan, South Korea.

SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land
Service), September 25—Chairman
L.E. Watson, Secretary Jack Utz,
Educational Director Milton Sabin.
Chairman advised crewmembers sign-
ng off ship to turn in keys and leave

room clean. No beefs or disputed OT
reported by department delegates.

SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-
Land Service), September 18—Chair­
man Daniel W. Seagle, Secretary
Michael Douroudous, Educational
Director R. W. Dehlfow. Educational
director discussed importance of
taking advantage of educational
facilities at Paul Hall Center. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­
members received package of holiday
greeting forms with Seafarers'LOGs.
Crew noted smooth sailing and gave
special vote of thanks to steward
department.

SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC),
September 18—Chairman M.
Galbraith, Secretary Dorothy Bar­
nes. Deck delegate reminded mem­
bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School
and pay union dues on time. Engine
delegate reported disputed OT. No
)eefs or disputed OT reported by

steward or deck delegates. Steward
encouraged crewmembers to bring
dishes to galley. Crew thanked gal­
ley gang for job well done. Next port:
Beaufort, N.C.

ULTRASEA (Sealift Inc.), Septem­
ber 25—Chairman Calvin Miles,
Secretary Norman Evans, Education­
al Director J. Williams, Deck
Delegate D. MacGraw, Engine
Delegate I. Manley, Steward
Delegate P, Mena. Chairman an­
nounced new mail procedures. He
asked everyone to help keep noise
down in passageways and noted
everything running smoothly. Educa­
tional director reminded crew to .
rewind movies before returning to
video locker. Treasurer reported $79
in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Crew extended vote of
thanks to steward department for
»reat meals. Steward asked crew to
ceep messhall clean.

CHAMPION {Kirhy Tankships), Oc­
tober 2—Chairman Alvie Rushing,
Secretary Darrell Touchstone.
Chairman reported all running
smoothly. He is awaiting information
on ship's idnerary. Educational direc­
tor encouraged all members to upgrade
at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis-
xited OT reported. Crew gave vote of

thanks to galley gang for outstanding
job.

GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex
Marine), October 8—Chairman B.
Benedict, Secretary Timothy Dowd.
Chairman noted rooms under repair.
New shower decks, curtains, vents
and bunk lights are being added.
Secretary stated new entertainment
system to be purchased in New Or­
leans and crew lounge to be
remodeled. Educational director
lirged members to upgrade at Piney
Point and read union contract.
Treasurer reported $ 1,100 in ship's
fund. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crew discussed limiting
plastic utensils on ship. Bosun asked
crewmemberrs not to put oily waste
in cans on deck. Crew requested
refrigerators for rooms. Chairman
asked crew to be considerate and not
slam doors.

OMI PLATTE (OMI), October 2—
Chairman Doyle W. Ellette,
Secretary Claude C. Hollings III,
Deck Delegate Lee DuBany, Engine
Delegate Alejandro Martinez,
Steward Delegate Anthony St.
Clair. Chairman reported ship will

politically active. Secret^ thanked
crew for separating plastic and gar­
bage. Educational director reminded
members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­
ter. He stressed importance of
refrigeration courses for engine
department members. No b^fs or dis­
puted OT reported. Special thanks
given to steward deipartment. Next
port: Long Beach, Calif.

OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­
seas), October 13—Chairman Wal­
ter Weaver, Secretary Earl N. Gray
Sr., Educational Director Scott E.
Wilkinson, Deck Delegate Mathew
J. Bevak, Engine Delegate Gregory
Johns, Steward Delegate Musa
Ahmed. Chairman reported good
voyage. VCR in need of repair.
Secretary explained ship policy of
separating plastic from garbage to
new crewmembers and report^ new
toasters in messhall. Educational direc­
tor reminded members of importance
of upgrading skills at Lundeberg
School for job security. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Bosun encouraged
members to read 'President's Report" in

Celebrating a New Year at Sea

Helping Kathy Chester, storekeeper on the Long Lines, celebrate her
birthday are fellow crewmembers (from left) AB Luis Balatbat, AB Jamie
Dalisay, AB Sam Tumala, Engine/Utility Ramon Lirag, 3rd Cook Francis
Clark, Steward Storekeeper Richard Riley, Bosun Helary Dombrowski
(sitting), Chief Cook Vainu'u Sili, Engine/Utility Mario Cruzat, OS Sil­
vester Bongolan, Bosun's Mate Victor Gil Mariano, Splicer/Joiner
Eddie Morre, Chester and Chief Electrician Juanito Dansalan.

pay off in New Orleans. He advised
members not to go ashore alone.
Repair list posted. Chairman en­
couraged crewmembers to write
congressmen urging support for
maritime. Secretary announced ship
stocked with 90-day supply of
stores. Educational director
reminded members to go back to
Harry Lundeberg School to upgrade
skills. Deck and steward delegates
reported disputed OT. No beefs or
disputed OT reported by engine
delegate. Crew thanked galley gang
for job well done.

OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime
Overseas), October 13—Chairman
Roger Pinkham, Secretary L. Pinn,
Educational Director Cary Pratts,
Deck Delegate Sandy Killian, En­
gine Delegate Thomas Carl Steinke,
Steward Delegate Jeanette Marquis.
Chairman noted payoff in Tacoma,
Wash, on October 14 and reminded
crew to renew z-cards. Educational
director advised crew of importance
of upgrading at Paul Hall Center and
donating to SPAD. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported.

OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS
(Maritime Overseas), October 14—
Chairman MaurilioZepeda,'
Secretary Jonathan White, Educa­
tional Director Nelson Patterson,
Steward Delegate Louins C.
Johnson. Chairman announced
payoff in Boston on October 16, then
ship sails to Texas to begin intercos­
tal run. He encouraged all members
who sail aboard tankers to upgrade at
Lundeberg School. Educational direc­
tor also urged members to upgrade at
Piney Point to improve future. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
asked contracts department to con­
sider improvements in optical and
dental parts of health plan.

OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­
seas), October 5—Chairman Greg
Hamilton, Secretaiy Earl N. Gray
Sr., Educational Director Scott E.
Wilkinson, Deck Delegate Mathew
Ji Bevak, Engine Delegate Gregory
Johns, Steward Delegate Duane Ber-
geson. Chairman reported smooth
sailing and asked members to stay

Setfarers LOG. Crew gave vote of
thanks to galley gang for job well done.
Next port Valdez, Alaskl

MVPAUL BUCK (Ocean Shiphold-
ing), October 9—Chairman John
Konetes, Secretary Dwight Wuerth,
Educational Director James Rob-
bins, Deck Delegate Jack Cochran,
Engine Delegate John Newhouse,
Steward Delegate Al Young. Chair­
man urged crew to become more in­
volved in union activities and aware
of SIU lobbying efforts on Capitol
Hill. Secretary announced forms for
vacation and medical benefits avail­
able, and advised members of re­
quired TB testing before returning to
ship. Educational director urged
members to attend upgrading classes
at Paul Hall Center to receive all
education benefits of the union. En­
gine delegate reported disputed OT.
No beefs or disputed OT reported by
deck or steward delegates. Chairman
read guidelines for medical benefits
and outpatient care to crewmembers.
Next Port: St. Theo, Greece.

SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-
Land Service), October 6—Chairman
Dana Cella, Secretary Michael
Gramer, Educational Director Cliff
McCoy, Deck Delegate J.R. Mc-
Daniel, Engine Delegate Samuel
Addo, Steward Delegate Ed Rue.
Chairman announced new washing
machine received and thanked Addo
and DEU Edward J. Dandy for
hooking it up. Crew noted Seafarers
LOGs received while in Japan. Bosun
urged members to read LOG and
write congressmen and senators, as­
king them to support maritime
reform. Chairman stated all is well on
ship and asked everyone to contribute
to SPAD to protect jobs and future.
Secretary thanked crew for keeping
messhall and lounge in order. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
asked that the Sea-Land terminal
shuttle van operate around the clock
for personal safety of crew. Crew­
members asked that phone records
detailing arrival and departure of ves­
sel be updated as soon as it becomes
available. Vote of thanks given to en­
tire steward department for good
ood and clean ship. Crew requested

payoff upon arrival in next port,
Tacoma, Wash.

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DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 27

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On the S-L Expedition

Crew Meets Fast Turnaround Pace

Deck Engineer Sam Negron (left) and Bosun Norberto Prats take a
break while docked in Elizabeth. N.J. during a union meeting.

Just back from a union meeting
aboard the Sea-Land Expedition,
SIU Patrolman Jack Sheehan
reported that work for the crew is
fast-paced. Given the tight schedule
of the 670-foot containership, which
calls at several East Coast, Gulf
Coast and Puerto Rico ports in a
28-day voyage, the work must get
done quicUy and safely.

Operated by Sea-Land Service
Inc., the Sea-Land Expedition
sails from Elizabeth, N.J. to San
Juan, P.R.; then to ports in the

Dominican Republic; Jackson­
ville, Fla.; New Orleans;
Kingston, Jamaica; and back to
Elizabeth, which concludes the
28-day voyage.

"Because this ship is always
on the go, it is imperative that the
engines are in excellent shape to
keep up with the busy sailing
schedule. The engine department
works really hard to make sure
everything is in proper working
order," Sheehan told a reporter
for the Seafarers LOG.

Chief Steward Edgardo Vazquez (left) and Chief Cook Leopoldo Ruiz
help keep the Exped/Y/on'screwmembers well fed while at sea.

Standing gangway watch aboard the Sea-Land Expedition is AS
Joseph Osorio.

Steward department members
Chief Steward Edgardo Vaz­
quez and Chief Cook Leopoldo
Ruiz prepare different soups,
vegetables and meats along with
a wide assortment of salad bar
items on a daily basis for crew-
members.

"Bosun Norbert Prats is a
hard worker who expects a lot
from his [deck department] crew.
They are always busy making
improvements and keeping the
deck up to par, which is some­
times difficult with the schedule
that the ship keeps," recalled
Sheehan.

He added that while in port, it
takes the vessel between 10 and
24 hours to load or offload cargo.

"They really are a good crew
on the Sea-Land Expedition. It is
a demanding and a very busy ship
and everyone works really well
together to get the job done," said
the New York patrolman.

The Sea-Land Expedition was
built in 1973 and can carry 723
40-foot containers or FEUs

I (Forty-foot Equivalent Units). The
vessel was upgraded in 1981 and
currendy has a capacity of 35,250
metric tons.

SIU Crews New Suifio' Carrier
Seafarers in New Orleans

recently began crewing a rtewly
christened vessel, the MVSulphur
Enterprise. Operated by Sulphur
Carriers, Inc., an affiliate of Inter­
national Shipholding Corpora­
tion, the 524-foot vessel is under
charter to Freeport-McMoRan
Resource Partners Inc., a prin­
ciple producer of phosphate fer­
tilizer in the U.S.

It was built at McDermott

shipyards at a cost of $58 million
dollars and has the latest tech­
nological shipboard and naviga­
tional innovations, including a
state-of-the-art engineroom. The
cargo operation has been fully
automated as well.

Powered by a 9,840 hp diesel
engine, the Sulphur Enterprise was
built specifically for the dedi­
cated sulfur trade and will operate
primarily in the Gulf between
Port Sulphur, La. and Tampa, Fla.
with stops in other ports as re­
quired, carrying cargoes of up to

24,000 metric tons of molten sul­
fur.

It, replaces the Louisiana
Brimstone, a sulfur tanker that
was wrecked in Mexico in 1991.

cSf th'e focltion of stofe?he 2^!? JSeroom
Will need for the next voyage. engineroom aboard the Sulphur Enterpnse.

Chief Cook Gregorick Gordon Overseeing operations of the
begins preparations for lunch deck department is Bosun Mauro
aboard the sulfur carrier. DelaCerda.

Devouring Portland's Finest

Before sailing for the Mediterranean, crewmembers aboard the
Sgt. Mate} Kocak get a chance to sample some of Portland,
Maine's famous cuisine—steamed lobster. Handling the delec­
table crustaceans are Chief Cook Audrey Brown (left) and Chief
Steward Lonnie Gamble.

Students Get a Look at Today's Navigators

A group of St. Louis children, ages 2 to 13, who are studying famous explorers and navigators of the
world, visited the SIU hall in St. Louis recently to leam about modem-day seafarers and navigators.
Port Agent Joe Sigler (back row, left) shared with them bits of SIU history and tales of his own sailing
days as an AB. ,



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28 SOFAR^LOG

SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT
GREATLAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN

This is a summary of theannual report of Greal Lakes Tug and Dr^ge Pension Plan, ™
the year ended December 31, 1993. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as
required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

fos/c Financial Statamant

Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust ju r-f
PlanexpenseswereSl,050,614. Thesesexpensesincludedadministrativeexpensesof$169,107andte^^^

paid to partkipants and beneficiaries of $881,507. A to^ of 545 persons were partcip^ts m
of, the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the nght to receive

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $18,914,665 as of December 31,1993,
compared to $17,565,141 as of January 1,1W3. . ,

During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net asMts of $1,M9,524. This
unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the diffe^ce
the plan's asSs at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the ^ginning of the ye^
assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $2,4(^,138, mcluding
of $104,674, employee contributions of $242,614, a gain of $713,278 from the sale of assets, earmngs from
investments of $1,338,966 and miscellaneous income of $606.

Minimum Funding Stantkirds

An actuauy's statement shows that enough money was
with the minimum funding standards of ERISA.

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below are included in that report:

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be aWssed to: PubUc Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Programs, Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

In accordance with the Department of Labor Regulafions, the net realired gain oW13,278^shown^
is computed on the "market-to-market basis" - the Mference betw^n the Ae m^^^ i^^ue of
an asset as of January 1,1993; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the
difference between the purchase and sale price. . t.

Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $1,002,%7, as sh^
on the financial statements, is $713,278 of net realized gain — which is the difference between the sales price
and the original cost of the assets.

LOG-A-RHYTHMS

by Teddy Dai

Sailor's Delight

On a calm, serene and peaceful mom,

A brilliant, phosphorous light was horn.

With a cool, gentle breeze flowing along.
O'er the glassy surface of which we belong.

Patches of white strewn across the sky,

Withflying feathered friends gliding by.

ill-

Porpoises splasing with playful jest.
Much wonder we see, heading out West..

At times we catch sight of a mighty whale.

Waterspout, a leap and a spash with its tail.

The sun disappears with a flash of green.

Memories of light, with beauty just seen.

What makes a voyage ever so right.

Fine weather like this—a sailor's delight.

A place to be, is out at sea.
Enjoying this fine day, arid just being me.

(Teddy Dei most recently sailed as an AB aboard the Sea-Land Spirit. He ^rote Sailor s
Delight" in June 1994 while aboard that vessel. Brother Doi sails out of the port of Honolulu.)

DECEMBER 1994

Know Your Rights
FINANCIAL REPORTS

The constitution of the SIU At-
antic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland
Waters District makes specific
irovision for safeguarding the
membership's money and union
"inances. The constitution re­
quires a detailed audit by certified
public accountants every year,
which is to be submitted to Ihe
membership by the secretary-
treasurer. A yearly finance corrumt-
tee of rank-and-file members,
elected by the membership, each
year examines the finances of the
union and reports fiilly their find­
ings and recommendations. Mem-
jers of this comnuttee 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 accord^ce
with the provisions of various
trust fund agreements. All these
agreements specify that the trus­
tees in charge of these funds shall
equally consist of union and
management representatives and
their alternates. All expenditures
and disbursements of trust funds
are made only upon approval by
a majority of the trustees. All trust
nnd financial records are avail­

able at the headquarters of the
various trust funds.

SHIPPING RIGHTS,
member's shipping rights and
seniority are protected exclusiye-
y by contracts between the union

and the employers. Members
should get to know their shipping
rights. Copies of these contracts
are posted and available in all
union halls. If members believe
there have been violations of their
shipping or seniority rights as 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 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Full copies of contracts as

referred to are available to members
at all times, either by writing direcdy
to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­
peals Board.

CONTRACTS. Copies of al
SIU contracts are available in al
SIU halls. These contracts specify
the wages and conditions unde
which an SIU member works and
lives aboard a ship or boat. Mem­
bers should know their contract
rights, as well as their obligations,
such as filing for overtime (OT) on
the proper sheets and in the proper
manner. If, at any time, a member
believes that an SIU patrolman or
other union official fails to protect
their contractual rights properly, he
or she should contact the nearesr
SIU port agent. ^

EDITORIAL POLICY —
THE SEAFARERS LOG. The

PAYMENT OF MONIES.
No monies are to be paid to anyone
in any official capacity in the SIU
unless an official union receipt is
»iven for same. Under no cir­
cumstances should any member
lay any money for any reason un-
ess he is given such receipt. In Ae
event anyone attempts to require
any such payment be made without
supplying a receipt, or if a member
is requii^ to make a payment and
is given an official receipt, but feels
that he or she should not have been
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
rails. All members should obtain

copies of this constitution so as to
l amiliarize themselves with its
contents. Any time a member feels
any other member or officer is at­
tempting to deprive him or her of
any constitutional right or obliga-
ion by any methods, such as deal­
ing with charges, trials, etc., as well
as all other details, the member so
affected should immediately notify
readquarters.

EQUAL RIGHTS. All mein-
bers are guaranteed equal rights in
employment and as members of the
SIU. These rights are clearly set
brth in the SIU constitution and in
the contracts which the union has
negotiated with the employers.
Consequently, no member may be
discriminated against because of
race, creed, color, sex, national or

Seafarers LOG traditionally has
refrained from publishing any article
serving the political purposes of any
individual in the union, officer or
member. It also has refiained fiom
publishing articles deemed haimfu
to the union or its collective member­
ship. This established policy has been
reaffirmed by membership action r'
the September 1960 meetings in a
constitutional ports. The respon­
sibility for Seafarers LOG policy i
vested in an editorial board whic ^
consists of the executive board of the
union. The executive board may
delegate, from among its ranks, one
individual to carry out this respon
sibility.

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 fiind. Its proceeds are
used to further its objects arid pur­
poses including, but not limited to,
furthering the political, social and
economic interests of 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 connection
with such objects, SPAD supports
and contributes to political can­
didates for elective office. All con­
tributions 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 Interna­
tional Union or SPAD by certified
mail within 30 days of the contribu­
tion for investigation and aj^
propriate 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.

NOTIFYING THE UNION
If at any time a member feels that
any of the above rights hav&been
violated, or that he or she has been
denied the constitutional right of
access to union records or infor­
mation, the member should im­
mediately notify SIU President
Michael Sacco at headquarters
by certified mail, return receipt
requested. The address is:

Michael Sacco, President
Seafarers International Union

5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746.

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DECEMBER 1994

Final Departures
SEAFARERS LOG 29

DEEP SEA
ANTONIO ALFONSO
Pensioner Antonio Alfonso, 86,
passed away September 28. Bom
in Cuba, he joined the Seafarers in
1960 in the port of New York.
Brother Alfonso retired as a chief
steward. He completed the Class A
Seniority upgrading program at the
Lundeberg School in 1964.
Brother Alfonso retired in October
1976.

ROQUEASENCIO
Pensioner
Roque Asen-
cio, 87, died
September
19. A native
of Puerto
Rico, he
began sailing
with the SlU
in 1955 in the

port of San Francisco. He sailed in
the deck department. Brother Asen-
cio began receiving his pension in
November 1972.

EDWARD P. AVRARD
Pensioner Edward P. Avrard, 89,
passed away September 11. Bom
in New Orleans, he joined the
union in 1952 in the port of New
York. He sailed in both the deck
and engifie departments. Brother
Avrard retired in April 1970.

CHARLES W. BLACK
Pensioner
Charles W.
Black, 79,
died Septem­
ber 19. He
joined the
Marine Cooks
and Stewards
in 1953 in the
port of San

Francisco, before that union
merged with the SlU's Atlantic,
Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­
trict (AGLIWD). Brother Black
began receiving his pension in July
1978.

RAY H. CASANOVA
Pensioner
RayH.
Casanova, 72,
passed away
October 4. A
native of Mis­
sissippi, he
joined the
Seafarers in
1946 in the

^rt of New Orleans. He sailed in
the steward department and
upgraded to chief steward. Brother
Casanova retired in August 1982.

PETER L. CHRISTOPHER
Pensioner Peter L. Christopher, 68,
died September 4. A native of
Massachusetts, he started his sail­
ing career with the SlU in 1947 in
the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed
in the deck department. Brother
Christopher began receiving his
pension in August 1987.

JAMES E. CRANE
James E.
Crane, 38,
died October
21. A native
of Califomia,
he joined the
Seafarers in
1978 in the
port of New
York.

Brother Crane sailed in both the
deck and engine departments.

CHARLIE C. CONNER
Charlie C. Conner, 64, passed
away October 30. Bom in Geor­
gia, he began sailing with the
union in 1955 in the port of Savan-

nah, Ga. He sailed in the engine
department. Brother Conner served
in the U.S. Marine Corps from
1946 to 1948.

EDWARD E. DAVIDSON
Pensioner Ed­
ward E.
Davidson, 72,
passed away
October 8.
Bom in
Texas, he
joined the
union in 1956
in the port of

Baltimore. He sailed in the steward
department and upgraded to chief
cook. Brother Davidson served in
the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1945.
He retired in January 1987.

PATRICK G. FOX
Pensioner Patrick G. Fox, 85, died
October 25. A native of New
York, he joined the Seafarers in
1943 in the port of Baltimore, sail­
ing as a member of the engine
department. Brother Fox served in
the U.S. Navy from 1929 to 1934.
He began receiving his pension in
Febraary 1980.

ARMANDO FRISSORA
Pensioner Ar­
mando Fris-
sora, 67,
passed away
September 9.
Bom in New
York, he
joined the
SlU in 1946
in the port of

New York. He sailed in the
steward department. Brother Fris-
sora retired in January 1992.

CRISANTOGARFIN
Pensioner
Crisanto Gar-
fin, 97, died
September 7.
A native of
the Philippine
Islands, he
joined the
union in 1947
in the port of

New Orleans. He sailed in the
steward department. Brother Gar-
fin began receiving his pension in
September 1969.

ANTONIO GARZA
Pensioner Antonio Garza, 66,
passed away October 27. Bom in
Texas, he joined the Seafarers in
1955 in the port of New York. He
sailed in the engine department and
upgraded to QMED at the Lun­
deberg School in 1974. Brother
Garza served in the U.S. Marine
Co^s from 1945 to 1946. He
retired in April 1986.

JOSEPH N. GEORGE
Pensioner
Joseph N.
George, 84,
died October
6. Bom in
Lebanon, he
joined the
SlU in 1960
in the port of
Detroit. He

legan sailing on the Great Lakes.
Later he transferred to the union's
deep sea division. Brother George
sailed in the engine department. He
tiegan receiving his pension in
anuary 1975.

JAMES M. GLENN JR.
Pensioner James M. Glenn Jr., 72,
lassed away October 6. A native
of Atlanta, Ga., he joined the
union in 1944 in the port of New
York. He sailed in the engine
department. Brother Glenn
retired in July 1983.

HENRY GOCK
Pensioner
Henry Gock,
88, died June
16. Bom in
Milwaukee,
Wis., he
joined the
Seafarers in
1943 in the
port of New

York. He sailed in the deck depart­
ment. Brother Gock began receiv­
ing his pension in May 1971.

DONALD M.
HOLLINGSWORTH

Donald M.
Hol-
lingsworth,
48, passed
away Septem­
ber 18. A na­
tive of
Washington,
he joined the
SlU in 1965

in the port of Seattle. He sailed in
the steward department. Brother
Hollingsworth graduated from the
Marine Cooks and Stewards* train­
ing school in 1973 and upgraded at
the Lundeberg School in 1985.

JOHN E. JORDAN
Pensioner
John E. Jor­
dan, 60, died
September 1.
Bom in
Alabama, he
began sailing
with the
union in 1958
in the port of

Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the en­
gine department. Brother Jordan
retired in June 1991.

JOE ISAAC JUSTUS
Pensioner Joe
Isaac Justus,
68, passed
away October
18. A native
of South
Carolina, he
joined the
Seafarers in
1947 in the

port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in
the deck department. Brother Jus­
tus completed the bosun recertifica-
tion program at the Lundeberg
School in 1975. He began receiving
his pension in March 1988. He
leaves his wife, Edith, who resides in
Edneyville, N.C.

ROBERT LAMAESTRA
Robert La-
Maestra, 46,
died Septem­
ber 27. Bom
in Pennsyl­
vania, he
joined the
SlU in 1991
in the port of
Philadelphia.

Brother LaMaestra sailed as a mem­
ber of the steward department.

SVERRELEKNESS
Pensioner
Sverre Lek-
ness, 64,
passed away
September
27. Bom in
Norway, he
joined the
union in 1956
in the port of

Philadelj^hia. He sailed in the deck
department. Brother Lekness
retired in July 1979.

[:HARLES L. LONG
Charles L. Long, 67, died October
21. A native of Alabama, he joined
the Seafarers in 1945 in Ae port of

Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the en­
gine department, most recently as
chief electrician.

JAMES MARTIN
Pensioner James Martin, 76,
passed away September 10. Bom
in Scotland, he joined the SlU in
1951 in the port of New York. He
sailed in the engine department.
Brother Martin served in the U.S.
Army from 1947 to 1951. He
began receiving his pension in
December 1985.

GERALD J. MCCARTHY
Pensioner Gerald J. McCarthy, 70,
died September 6. A native of
Newfoundland, Canada, he joined
the union in 1951 in the port of
New York. He sailed in the deck
department and upgraded to chief
mate. Brother McCarthy retired in
November 1990.

EDUARDO MELENDEZ
Pensioner
Eduardo
Melendez, 68,
passed away
October 5.
Bom in Puer­
to Rico, he
joined the
Marine Cooks
and Stewards

in 1959 in the port of San Francis­
co, before that union merged with
the AGLIWD. Brother Melendez
began receiving his pension in Sep­
tember 1986.

RALPH R. NAY
Pensioner
Ralph R. Nay,
71, died Oc­
tober 1. A na­
tive of West
Virginia, he
began sailing
with the
Seafarers in
1952 in the

port of Baltimore. Brother Nay
sailed in the steward department.
He retired in March 1988.

JOSEPH SCARAMUTZ
Pensioner Joseph Scaramutz, 74,
passed away October 15. Bom in
New York, he joined the SlU in
1950 in the port of Savannah, Ga.
He sailed in the engine department.
Brother Scaramutz began receiving
his pension in Febmary 1976.

FRIDTJOF STEELREATH
Pensioner
Fridtjof Steel-
reath, 66, died
October 26.
Bom in Char-
lesville, Va.,
he joined the
union in 1971
in the port of
Mobile. He

sailed in the deck department and
upgraded his skills at the Lun­
deberg School. Brother Steelreath
served 20 years in the U.S.
military: from 1947 to 1950 in the
Navy, and from 1952 to 1969 in
the Air Force. He retired in Septem­
ber 1993.

CHARLES E. TAYLOR
Pensioner Charles E. Taylor, 68,
passed away October 9. A nadve
of North Carolina, he began sailing
with the Seafarers in 1951 in the
port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in
the engine department. Brother
Taylor served in the U.S. Nayy
from 1943 to 1946. He began
receiving his pension in Febmary
1988.

WILLIAM VELAZQUEZ
Pensioner William Velazquez, 65,
died October 23. Bom in New
York, he joined the union in 1945

in the port of Mobile, Ala. He
sailed in the deck department
Brother Velazquez upgraded at the
Lundeberg School and completed
the bosun recertification program
there in 1975. He served in the
U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1944.
Brother Velazquez retired in
December 1993.

JOHN WADE JR.
Pensioner
John Wade
Jr., 65, passed
away October
21. Bom in
Michigan, he
began sailing
with the
union in 1946
in the port of

New York. He sailed in the engine
department. Brother Wade
upgraded to QMED at the Lun­
deberg School in 1975. He retired
in March 1986.

LEONARD A. WILCOX IH
Leonard A.
Wilcox 111,
35, died Oc­
tober 16.
Bom in
Philadelphia,
he began sail­
ing with the
SlU in 1978
in the port of

Piney Point, Md. after completing
the Lundeberg School's training
course for entry level seamen.
Brother Wilcox sailed in the deck
department and retumed to the
school for upgrading in 1989.

INLAND
GERALD L. ALGERNON

Pensioner
Gerald L. Al-
gemon, 71,
passed away
October 21.
Bom in
Trinidad in
the British
West Indies,
he joined the

union in 1956 in the port of Mobile,
Ala. He sailed in the engine depart­
ment. Boatman Algernon began
receiving his pension in May 1973.

THOMAS J. ANTONCIC
Pensioner
Thomas J. An-
toncic, 72,
died October
7. A native of
Pennsylvania,
he joined the
Seafarers in
1965 in the
port of

Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck
department—including as a mate.
He obtained his master-first class
pilot license. Boatman Antoncic
retired in April 1986.

ALFRED A. FORTES
Alfred A. For­
tes, 76, died
September
29. Bom in
East Provi­
dence, R.I.,
he joined the
SlU in the
port of New
York in 1979.

He sailed in the steward depart­
ment as chief steward.

ARTHUR A. MILLER
'ensioner Arthur A. Miller, 72
jassed away October 17. Bom in
Jrooklyn, he joined the Seafarers

in 1973 in the port of Philadelphia.
Boatman Miller achieved a mate

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SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR
SEAFARERS PENSION TRUST

This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Trust EIN 13-6100329 for
the year ended December 31,1993. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue
Service, as required under the l^ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Basic Financial Stalement
Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust.
Plan expenses were $29,449,258. These expenses included $3,491,487 in administrative

expenses and $2,595,777 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 23,331
persons were participants in, or beneficiaries of, the plan at the end of the plan year, although not
all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after
subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $507,295,192 as of December 31, 1993, compared to
$493,711,389 as of January 1,1993. . . .

During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $15,507,205. This
increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference
between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired
during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had a total income
of $44,956,463, including employer contributions of $3,065,057, a gain of $7,095,820 from the
sale of assets, earnings from investments of $34,961,497 and other income (loss) of ($165,913).

Minimum Funding Standards
An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded

in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA.
Your Rights to Additional Informadon

You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request
The items listed below are included in that report:

1. An accountant's report,
2. Assets-held for investment,
3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of tlw plan,
4. Service provider and trustee information and
5. Reportable transactions. «- r ..
To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr.

Nick Marrone, the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, telephone
(301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.50 for the full annual report, or
$. 10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator,
on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying
notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes or both. If you
request a copy of the full annual report firom the plan administrator, these two stateirients and
accompanying notes will be included as part of that report The charge to cover copying costs
given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report becat^
these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine
the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and
at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department
of Labor upon payment of cc^ying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to:
Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of
Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216.

Supplemental Information
In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations, the net realized gain of $3,659,232, as

shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis" —- the difference between the sales
price and the market value of an asset as of January 1,1992; or if the asset was both acqmred and
disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price.

The net appreciation in fair value of investments of $5,803,137, as shown on the financial
statements, includes a net realized gain of $13,507,985, the difference between the sales price
and the original cost of the asset.

OMED—Upgrading members of the engine department completing the QMED course
are (from left, kneeling) David Vega, James Perez, Steven Sanchez, Miwos,
Mohamed Alsinai, (second row) Charles Wharton, Jason Fields, Leonar^Viles, Sean
Foumier, Kenneth Spivey, Paul Pagano, Patrick Scott, Tina Smith, (third row) John
Thompson, William Marshall, Ronald Pheneuf, Daniel Blackwell, Charles Donley, Bemard
Pogue, Howard Schoenly, Daniel Hoskins, William Summers and John Miller Jr.

Trainee Lifeboat Class 530-- Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 530 are
(from left, kneeling) Martin Jimenez Jr., Carlos Teixeira, Craig Perry, Jamil Shaibi, (second
row) Jason Peters, Andrew HertDert III, Jason Bengiat Elton Caine Craddock, Frederick
Waters and Jake Karaczynski (instructor).

Celestial Navigation—Upgrading SlU members completing the celestial naviga­
tion course on Octofer 19 are (from left, first row) John Gilliam, Christopher Kavanagh,
John Fawley, Michael H. Hulme, (second row) Scott Kreger, James Sullivan, John Baker
and Jim Brovim (instmctor).

Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the Oc­
tober 17 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Paul Szalus, Dan Del Buono,
Larry A. Gross, Miles S. Copeland, Dale L Rice Jr., (second row) Kurt Mayer, Andre
Skevnick, Christopher Sykes, Brian Gaffigan, Ronald Gibbs, Anthony Lozupone, Melvin
Leguillow, Matthew Knudsen and Tom Gilliland (instructor).

Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on October 21 are (from left, kneeling)
Andrew Smith, Steven Tepper, Virgilio Penales, Jared Blavat, (second row) David Kittorton,
Constantin lordache, Chris Conway, Jim Brown (instructor), Thomas Keenan Jr. and Ken
Frederick.

Final Departures
Continued from page 29

position, then upgraded to inland master. He com­
pleted the Mate and Master Freight and Towing
course at the Lundeberg School in May 1983. He
retired in December 1987.

JOSEPH B.JARVIS
Pensioner Joseph B.

Jarvis, 73, died October 14.
A native of North Carolina,
he joined the SIU in 1960 in
the port of Norfolk, Va.
Boatman Jarvis started sail-
ing as a deckhand, ad­
vanced to mate, and went
on to get his inland

captain's license. He began receiving his pension
in May 1984.

JOHN POPA
Pensioner John Popa,

78, died October 2. A native
of Cleveland, he Joined the
inland division of the SIU
in 1961 in the port of
Philadelphia, having pre­
viously sailed in the deep
sea division from 1941 to

1960. He was a member of the deck department.
Boatman Popa began receiving his pension in
June 1976.

GREAT LAKES
ROBERT E.
BOWDITCH

Pensioner Robert E.
Bowditch, 81, passed away
September 26. Born in
Ohio, hejoined the union in
1961 in the port of Lorain,
Ohio. Brother Bowditch
sailed as a deckhand, then
lead deckhand. He retired

in January 1978.

EARLEF.BURDICK
Pensioner Earle F. Burdick, 69, died Septem­

ber 8. A native of New York, he join^ the
Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y.
Brother Burdick sailed in both the Great Lakes
and inland divisions as a deckhand. He began
receiving his pension in February 1987.

JOSEPH L. COOKSEY
Pensioner Joseph L. Cooksey, 70, passed

away October 25. Bom in Indiana, he joined the
SIU in 1963 in the port of Chicago. He sailed as
a deckhand. Brother Cooksey retired in June
1986.



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DECEMBER 1994

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SEAFARBRS UKB 31
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LUMDEBERG SCHOOL
1995 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE

The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between
January and April 1995 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of
Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and
Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills

of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry.

The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership,
the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security.

On pages 15-18 in this month's Seafarers LOG, in a Lundeberg School
supplement, is a description of the facility's courses and a schedule of

classes for the entire year.

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Course •' '
Start
Date

Date of
Completion

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Able Seaman January 16 April 7

Bridge Management
(Shiphandling)

February 6
April 24

February 17
May 5

Lifeboatman
•Wssfm

January 2 January 13

. Radar Observer/Unlimited January 23
February 27
April 10

February 3
Marcb 10
April 21

M students must take the Oil SpitiPrevention and Containment class.

SaMy Specialty Courses

CJbiurse

Advanced Firefigbting

Oil Spill Safety Recertification

start Date of
Date Completion

March 6 March 17

January26 January 26
February 23 February 23
March 30 March 30
April 27 . April 27

January 2 January 27^
January 30 February 24
February 27 March 24
March 27 April 21
April24 May 19

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RecermcaneaPrograrns
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Course
Start
Date

•' . .
Date of
Completion

Bosun Recertiflcation

Steward Recertification

Mayl

January 30

June 5

March 6

UPGRADING APPUCATMH

Name

Address
(Lasl) (Rrst) (Middle)

(Slreel)

(City)
Telephone (

(Stale)
Date of Birth.

(Zip Code)

Lakes Member •

(Month/Day/Year)

Inland Waters Member D
(Area Code)

Deep Sea Member D

If the following information is notfdledout completely, your application will
not be processed.
Social Security # * — —
Seniority .Department

U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port.

Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held

Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program?

If yes, class #

• Ves DNO

** J .. •

Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses?

If yes, course(s) taken

• Ves DNO

11 VV.*"! ;

Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement?

• Yes DNO FirefighlingrDYes GNO CPRrDYes GNO

Course
Start
Date

Date of
Completion

Assistant Cook/Cook and Baker

Chief Cook, Chief Steward

(to be announced)

(to be announced)

s-,V4<

Course
Start
Date

Date of
Completion

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QMED - Any Rating
Diesel Engine Technology
Refrigeration T^hnician

Certification
Hydraulics
Marine Electrical MainL I
idaiiiiie Electrical Maint. II
Power Plant Maintenance

January 16 April 7
Mardi 2B f AprU 14
(tol^ anntpundi^

Pumproom Maintenance
Refrigerated Containers
Welding

February 20
January 9
March 13
January 9
April 24
March 27
April 24
February 20

March 24
February 17
April 21
February 17
June 2
April 7
Mayl9
March 17

W:SiMvi

:|iBl

All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class.
f'}

laiami Courses

Course

Start
Date

Date of
, •

Completion

Deck Inland

Diesel

DDE/Limited License Prep^

Englneroom Familiarization

Radar Observer (Rivers) : |

Radar Observer (bidaii^j

March 27

February 27

jVlarch 27

January 30

April 7

March 1(1

AprU7 \ • •-
February 10

(to be announced)
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Mays May 12 I. Y

AtUmonalComses
The following courses are available through the Seafarers Hahy Lundeberg
School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information.

Course

Date of
Enrollment

Dateof
Completion

GED Preparation January 30 April 21

Adult Basic Education (AB0and January 30
English as a Second Language (ESL) April 3

March 24
May 26

Se^ionl January 30 ! March 24

Primary language spoken

With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­
cient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. Youalsomust submit aCOPY
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 ofyour z-card as well as your
Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­
pleted. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are
received.

BEGIN END
DATE DATE

£'>iv

COURSE

LAST VESSEL:

Date On:

Rating:

Date Off:

SIGNATURE. DATE.

NOTE: 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.

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SEAmRERS
Volume 56, Number 12 December 1994

SUMMARY ANNUAL
REPORTS

Great Lakes Tug and Dredge
Pension Plan
— Page 28

Seafarers Pension Trust
— Page 30

Historic Baltimore Tug Sails Again
Retired Seafarers Honored for Role in Restoration

Three retired Sea­
farers from Baltimore
recently were on hand to
celebrate a part of local
history which they
helped revive.

Herb Groh, Jasper
Mamoliti and Hal
Thompson, who sailed
as tugboat captains, were
recognized for their
volunteer efforts during
a pier-side event mark-
ing the^claration of
the stdwT^tugboat Bal­
timore as a National
Historic Landmark.

"Between the three of
us, we have 150 years of
experience handling tugs
of this type. There aren't
many people around
with that kind of ex-
perience,\|ioted Groh, a
charter meilfeeri of the
Seafarers who lau)§;hing-
ly described his ^ as
"over 70."

He, Mamoliti and
Thompson pilot the tug
around the Baltimore
Harbor two weekends
per year as part of a
regularly scheduled tour
of the Baltimore
Museum of Industry,
which is the vessel's per­
manent home. A dozen
passengers are permitted
on each trip, and the boat
is full for each voyage.

The former SIU inland
division mariners, who
also occasionally pilot the
boat for charters, joined
dozens of other volun­
teers who helped restore
and maintain the Bal­
timore, which sank in
1979 and did not operate
again until 1990.

long history.
"I thought the ceremony

was great. It was a feather
in the cap of the Port of
Baltimore," said Mamoliti,
71, who sailed in the SIU's
inland division from 1957
until 1984.

Volunteers Felt
Rewarded

A Part of
Baltimore History

Built in 1906 at a cost of less
than $30,000, the 89-foot boat
operated for decades as a city-
owned icebreaker. The Bal­
timore, with its wrought-iron
hull and Georgia pine wheel-
house, also moved barges and
pile drivers and sometimes was
used for passenger tours.

It was sold in 1963 and sub­
sequently operated as a pleasure
boat on the Eastern Shore. But it
sank at a dock during the severe
winter of 1979.

Two years later, the tug was
raised by a local contractor and
was donated to the non-profit
museum. From there, retired
tugboatmen like- Groh,
Mamoliti and Thompson, as
well as local residents, busi-

Pictured from left are retired Seafarers Herb Groh, Jasper Mamoliti and Hal Thompson, who voluntarily pilot the historic
tug Baltimoreon behalf of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Inset: Invited guests and passers-by observe the pier-side
ceremony celebrating the boat's certification as a National Historic Landmark.

nesses and civic organizations
donated time, expertise and
money for the task of restoring
the Baltimore.

Not until 1985 was the boat's
boiler lit for the first time since
the sinking; it took five more
years before the Baltimore
would leave the dock under its
own power.

Although the Baltimore
again has been operational for
several years, the October 21
ceremony marked the culmina­
tion of all the volunteers' work.
A plaque was unveiled noting
the Baltimore's certification as
a National Historic Landmark,
and retiring Rep. Helen Delich
Bentley (D-Md.)—longtime
supporter of U.S. shipping-

rechristened the tug amidst loud
applause.

Speakers at the recent

ceremony, including Bentley
and maritime historian Kevin
Foster, recalled the Baltimore's

"The volunteers have
worked very hard, so it was
nice to see this occasion,"
stated Thompson, 68, who
like Mamoliti spent most of
his career working aboard
Curtis Bay Towing vessels.
"I thought the whole thing
was appropriate."

Groh added that, while
they enjoy being involved
with the tug and the
museum, he and the other
volunteers maintain a
serious and professional at­
titude when it comes to up­
keep and operation of the
Baltimore. "With the pas­
sengers, we explain all
aspects of the Coast Guard
regulations that govern the
boat. We have a boundary,
and we're also mindful of
any adverse weather condi­
tions," he said.

Still, the retirees all
agreed that they enjoy
having an outlet for their
vast seafaring knowledge.
"It's a great feeling to be
able to demonstrate every­
thing you've learned and to
still be using your skills,"
concluded Groh, who used
to work as a ship-docking
pilot.

"When I retired (in
1982), the most troubling
thought was, 'What will I
do with all this
knowledge?' The Bal­
timore gives all of us an
opportunity to volunteer
that experience to the

maritime community and to the
museum, instead of sitting on a
bar stool or chasing a golf ball."

Help Locate This Missing Chiid
The National Center for

Missing and Exploited
Children has asked the
Seafarers International Union
to assist them in locating Ian
Scott Summers, who was ab­
ducted in Greenbelt, Md. by his
non-custodial mother, Rebekah
Summers, when he was 3 years
old. A felony warrant for kid­
napping has been issued in her
name. (She also goes by the
name Rebekah Lynn Woods,)

Now 4 years old, Ian Scott

Summers was 3 feet tall when
he was abducted. The blonde-
haired, blue-eyed boy weighed
35 pounds and has a cleft lip
and a repaired cleft palate.

Anyone having infonnation
on the whereabouts of Ian Scott
Summers should contact the Na­
tional Center for Missing and
Exploited Children at (800)
843-5678 or the Missing Per­
sons Unit of the Greenbelt
(Md.) Police Departiiiciit at
(301)474-7200. Ian Scott Summers