http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d3abb254ab3b362428bc77542cf4e9f2.pdf 291bbaede44b8a547db01ae7f82db5b2 PDF Text Text Seafarers' Guide to Training Record Books (TRBs) __ Pages 12-13 Volume 60 Number 9 Paul Hall Center Adds Top-Notch Radar Equipment Curriculums Gain From New Devices SIU to Crew USNS Henson Seafarers will crew the oceanographic survey ship USNS Henson this month, marking the addition of new jobs for the membership. The U.S. Military Sealift Command announced Dyn Marine Services will operate the vessel. Page 3. Five new state-of-the-art Furuno ARPA radars are scheduled to be installed at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney .Point, Md. efore the end of the month. Page 3 AFL-CIO Launches Campaign To Strengthen Social Security 7-Point Prograill Designed to Keep System Strong into Next Century ~--------~~~------------~~~--------------~~ . __ Page3 Lyon and Tigers (and no Bears), Oh My! DOT Report Supports . Strang U.S.-Flag Fleet Penn Maritime Crews Okay New Contract ----------~~~~Page4 New~st Bob Hape Ship, USNS Seay, Christened ~~--------~~~Page6 SHf~r.;tr Carol Lyon did Mt need wizardry to put this Bengal at ease during a recMt visit ashOre in Thailand. Lyon, a longtime SIU member from Wilmington, Calif.. was sailing as an SA aboard the Ja~k Lummus when she went to the Nong Noo~h Village animal pa.rk. . Ecstasy Fire Aftermath: Conf 11·c1.,n Stor-1·es I ~~~~~~~--------~~~~~--~~-----------~-Page5 1 �President's Report Ready to Serve, Again Last month, the United States demonstrated once again why it needs a strong, dependable, U.S.-citizen crewed, U .S.-flag merchant marine. Our nation's armed forces were called to action to retaliate against the horrific bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. Hundreds of innocent people were killed and thousands of unsuspecting others were injured. There was no warning for these cowardly acts which took place as many were Michael Sacco settling in to begin work or trying to get to their places of business. Our sympathies go out to all the victims of the bombings. Seafarers have a special understanding and appreciation for the people who work in the embassies around the world. Like many of our deep sea members, embassy workers are far from home in a foreign land representing the United States. Like Seafarers, the jobs performed by the embassy workers are necessary, but often overlooked.. Our members depend on these dedicated people when they have a problem, concem or family emergency overseas. They do our nation proud and the people who worked in Kenya and Tanzania did not deserve the fate that overcame them on August 7. So, it is fitting that in less than two weeks America fired back. Cruise missile attacks were launched against terrorist sites in Afghanistan and Sudan. The nation's armed forces were placed on alert. And joining in this preparation was the U .S .-flag merchant fleet. The generals and admirals who have to place American troops in harm's way, as well as President Clinton, know the loyalty and dedication of the men and women who crew the U.S.-flag merchant ships. Seafarers come from all parts of the country. We represent all races and religions . We are as diverse as the nation. But what we have in common is the pride in our jobs and the dedication to stand for our country when we are called to help. Our armed forces know we are behind them money, marbles and chalk. As Congress returns to cons ider bills that would extend veterans' benefits to World War II-era U.S. mariners and to attack the nation's cabotagc laws~ letts not forget the important jobs performed by the men and women of the U.S. merchant marine during the 1990s. Leading the list was the exce11ent job accomplished during the Persian Gulf War. In 1991, the head of the U.S. Transportation Command described the supply effort performed by merchant ships as "a steel bridge across the ocean." In late 1992 and into 1993, the U .S.-flag merchant fleet supplied American forces in Somalia. A year later, the action was in the Western Hemisphere as merchant mariners crewed ships bound for Haiti to assist U.S. troops there. Then there were the buildups in the Persian Gulf in 1994 and 1997-8. On~e again, Seafarers sprang to action and sailed the vessels to mpp1y the ~oldiers . Finally, UK-crewed merchant ships supplemented American forces working with those from other natioM to bring peace to Bosnia in 1995. U.S. merchant mariners, and especially Seafarers, have continually responded to the nation's ca11 no matter where, no matter when, no questions asked. The nation·s military leaders don't have to wonder if the supplies will be there when American troops go overseas. And, despite the efforts of a few outsiders who can't quite grasp the value of a trained and loyal U.S.-crewed merchant fleet to the nation's security, the Congress and President of the United States know the experience and dedication of these fine men and women cannot be mat~hed in dcllars or deeds. W~ ~emain ready to answer the call. vo1um~ 60, Numner 9 Se11tembt1r 7998 '"'" SIU ""' litt~~ WWWJU~alarl!H.nrg The Seafarers WG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published month- ly by the Seafaren International Union; Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Wate~ Di~trict; AFL.CIO; .520l Amh Way; Carop Spring~, :rvm 20746. Tel~pMn~ (301) ~990675. Periodicals postage p~id ~t Southern Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offi~s . POSlMASTER'. Send address changes to the Seafarers WO, 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communkations Director, Daniel Duncan; Managing Editor, Jordan Bfrcardo; AJ~ocintc Editor/Production. Deborah A. Htne.r: Art. Bill Brower; Administrative SuppQrt, Jeanne Twc>r; Summer Intern, Donnie Stonns. Copyright © 1998 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG DOT Outlines Case far Stranger U.S. Fleet in Report ta Congress In a report to Congress presented earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) reinforced its call for a strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet by outlining its plan to maintain and strengthen the force for the next century. The document, entitled "A Report to Congress on U.S . Maritime Policy," acknowledged the work performed by DOT to promote the U.S -flag fleet as well as the nation's ports, waterways, intramodal infrastructure and shipbuilding capacity. It then presented the department's goals regarding maritime policy for the next century. In the report's forward, DOT noted the United States is the world's largest trading nation with most of these goods being moved by water. It estimated that "by the year 2020, U.S. foreign trade in goods may grow to four times today's value and almost double its current tonnage, and inland waterways traffic will increase by one-third, based upon current projections. "To keep pace with the corning changes, the United States will need a maritime transportation system that is state-of-theart, efficient and accessible to everyone," the report pointed out. "As we head into the 21st century, both our competitive position in the national security arena and the safety of our maritime community will hinge on how well the United States manages its maritime transportation system, including its ports and waterways. Doing it well will not only be desirable, but imperative, LO sustain the U.S. leadership position as the world's economi' and· military power," it added. The department offered a mu1ti-point program to achieve the goal of a strong national maritime policy. • First, DOT ~alkd for continued support of the Maritime Security Program, the I 0-year program designed to help fund militarily useful U.S.-flag vessels. The legi.s lation rc,civcd strong bipartisan support in Congress when it passed in 1996. The report reiterated the value of the U.S-tlag commercial fleet to the nation's security: "The continued existence of a private..: ly owned U.S.-flag merchant marine is vital to our nation's military and economic security. During times of national emergency, there is no completely reliable alternative to our U.S.flag fleet of commercial ships and trained crews. "The economic security of our nation benefits from the participation of the U.S.-flag fleet in the movement of U.S. international trade." • DOT pointed out the need for the U.S. to maintain its shipbuilding capability. The report called for continued support of the nation's shipyards and marine equipment suppliers "to achieve global competitiveness and increase output so that they remain effective partners in supporting national security." • The need to maintain America's cabotage laws was another priority. The report renewed the administration's support for these laws, believing "they will continue to serve the nation's needs well into the 21st century. "As the greatest trading nation in the world, the United States must continue to exercise American control over its interests as a fundamental aspect of its national security." • The Maritime Administration, a DOT agency, will have to continue its effective management of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF). Calling the RRF fleet "a critical component" of the Defense Department sealift operations, the report said these vessels will continue to be needed "to support deployment and sustainment of U.S . military forces." • America's cargo preference laws will continue to play an important role into the next century. In the report, DOT noted that the Maritime Security Program did not include such vessels as bulk carriers and tankers. These U.S.-flag ships, along with their experienced trained and mariners, also will be needed. • DOT will continue its work ro upgrade and imp rove the nation's intramodal transportation system. It also must pursue its development of U.S. ports and waterways to high standards of safety, efficiency and environmental soundness that balance the needs of the industry with other public uses. From harbor dredging to providing more efficient links between the ports and land-based transportation, the report stated this would be a major concern for keeping the U.S maritime industry viable in the next century. • In order to stay competitive, the U.S. -tlag fleet and the industry as a whole must proceed with its efforts to provide a highly skilled workforce. While specifically mentioning the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and those run by state governments as places where future seamen are being educated, the report said American mariners will have to be trained in the latest technology to stay competitive. (This is something the SIU, through the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, has taken pride in doing for decades and will continue to provide for Seafarers.) • The department will have to keep up its campaign to eliminate unfair foreign trade practices. • DOT must continue its work with the industry to conform with U.S. and foreign regulatory and environmental standards. • Realizing that neither the department nor the maritime industry can effectively act on their own to advance new technologies, the report urged the continued cooperation between the government and the businesses that al ready has worked to provide Jong-term benefits. In conclusion, the report pointed out, "Alone, these policies will not meet the challenges that the U.S. maritime industry faces in the 21st century. Therefore, working in partnership with Congress, (the Defense Department] and other stakeholders, we will continually assess those regulations and statutes which impede the growth of the U.S.-flag fleet. "It will also be our high priority to examine how better to utilize U.S. laws and regulations to promote the construction and operation of U .S.-flag commercial vessels." The report was presented to the chairman and ranking minority party member of both the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the House National Security Committee. DOT is required, according to the Maritime Security Act of 1996, to submit such a report to Congress every five years. Plans Finalized for Fire Fighting School Construction of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training a~d Education's new fire fighting ~hool appears on target to begin this month. the 'enter reports. Bids for constru,tion were due M this issue of the Seafar:crs LOG went to press. Site plans, drawings and an environmental bond also were being finalized. The Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety Schcol is expected to open in early 1999. It will be built on ~chMl property near the Paul Hall Center's main campus in Piney Point, Md. Seafarers will take basic and advanced fire fighting, water survival. first aid and CPR, damage control and confined-space safety training at the sixbuilding complex. The school is designed ro virtual- ly dupli,ate shipboard environments, including types of fires germane to vessels. Its buildings will house replicas of an engine room, galley, lounge and fo'c's'le. Also included will bo a two-story maze with moveable partitions. classrooms, outdoor training pads, a compressor room, shower facilities and other features. . Representatives of the Paul Hall Center point out that the new facility will allow a constant mix of practical training and classroom instruction. Additionally, Seafarers will have the opportunity to fulfill all of their safety certific'ation requirements by successfully completing courses at the new campus. The facility is named after the late SIU executive vice president who passed away in October 1996. September 1998 �SIU to Crew Survey SHiP ,USNS ~ens~p The SIU gained new jobs with the recent announcement by the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) that Dyn Marine Services will operate the oceanographic survcy ship USNS Henson. Seafarers arc scheduled to crew the twoyear-old vessel near the end of this month, in Pensacola, Fla. "We welcome the addition of new jobs for the membership," said SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. "The Henson reprcsents increased employment opportunitics for the SIU." D.A. Payne, vice president at Dyn Marine, described MSC's awarding of the Henson for aperation by his company as "a very positive indication that the Dyn Marine Services-SIU team is providing an unsurpassed level of customer service in meeting today's Navy requirements." Built in 1996 at Halter Marine Shipyard in Moss Point, Miss., the Henson is 329 feet long, has a beam of 58 feet and displaces 4,200 tons when fully loaded. It is part of the Pathfinder (T-AGS 60) class of multi-purpose survey ships. The Henson collects oceanographic data around the world, for use in updating and creating various nautical charts. It is named after the late Mathew Henson, a key member of Admiral Robert ~~ · • . . 1 t I Peary's 1909 expedition team that discovered the North Pole. Henson also sailed as a merchant mariner in the 1870s. Seafarers will begin crewing the USNS Henson later this month. It is part of the fleet of oceanogaphic survey ships collecting data for MSC to be used in upd~ting and creating nautical graphs. AFL-CIO Launches 7-l'oint Campaign Ta Strengthen Social Security System The AFL-CIO Executive Council approved a seven-point program to secure the nation's Social Security system during its summer meeting last month in Chicago. The council serves as the national labor federation's governing body between its biennial conventions. It is composed of President John Sweeney, Secretary-Treasurer Rich Trumka, Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson and 51 vice presidents, including SIU President Michael Sacco. In outlining its proposal, the executive council recalled the challenge issued by President Bill Clinton during his State of the Union address in January that 1998 should be used to study social security so legislation could be introduced when the new Congress begins its work in January 1999. Sweeney called on working people to add their voices to the debate being waged on the federal program, which went into effect in 1935. "Today, a vocal minority is fixated on scrapping the Social Security system, a progrnm that has paid benefics on time and in full over six decades," the AFL-CIO president stated. "To this point. Social Security privatizers have gouen a free ride in the media and in the public debate with their high-cou pla.M to replace Social Security's guaranteed, defined benefits with individual retirement account:5. It i:5 time that the full truth be told about the high costs of privatization th"t America's working families will be forced to pay; retirement ages that are jacked up ro 70 and deep cuts in guaranteed rc;:tirc;:rrn;nt and disability benefits, as well as significant reductions in Social Security's it'lflllliM protection _" Sweeney ;\ddt:d, "Thos:e who pu~h privafrzation expect America's workers to trade in Social Security ' prot~crioM for an expensive system of individual accounts that will subject working families: to the very real risk LhaL they will end up with little to ~Mw for their liferimes of hard work. ..Social Security must be changed to meet future challenges. But those changes need to s:trengthen the system, not wreck it," he concluded. The plan put forward by the AFL-CIO calls for; • Steps to be taken soon to strengthen Social Security ~o that all Americans can be assured that the program will be lhere for them. • Social Se~urity to continue to provide retired and di~ablt:d workers, as well as dependents and surviv6r~, with a guaranteed monthly benefit. protected against inflation for life. • Bc;nefits not to be subject to th~ whims of the market and never to substitute private accounts tor the core defiMd benefits the system current!>' provides. • The age at which workers arc eligible for early or full benefits not to be raised. • Snrial Security Lo continue LO replace a larger share of past earnings for low-income workers ~nd t6 provide bigger benefits to workers who earned higher wage~ during their careers. Ri;placemcnt rtttes should not be cut. • Social Security to continue to provide family in:rnrancc protection, with benefits that cover dependent and surviving children and spouses in addition to disabled and retired workers . • Government budget surpluses to be used lo save Social Security first and not to pay for tax cuts. September 1998 The national labor federation will launch a national grassroots campaign to inform working families about the system's funding and how the various proposals being suggested to privatize Social Security would cut into the scheduled benefits provided by the program. Sweeney added the suggestions and concerns of working people should and will play a prominent role in the White House conference scheduled for December to draft legislation dealing with Social Security for the next century. Upgraders at the Paul Hall Center will have the opportunity to utilize this model of Furuno ARPA radar (2110) as well as a small-boat radar. Facts About Social Securiiy:· , . .. , And Retirement School's Radar Training iJ~1~¥~Ws On Course for Upgrade arid figures are being thrown around. To help Seafarers a11d tl)~ir families, the Seafarers LOG offers the foUl:)Wing .:. :.i ~V.~~~,g~~~~~~~~21~s~{·:. Hm~>4n~t· · . · · · ·• · · ·soetat>secunty..·was T · . · . rougtv ~r . . . · tO:f:' Congres5 in ·1935. lts primarY purpose was t0 ~pt9yidtf suppl@mer,ital retirernMt fMo~ ;:tSW8fl.·as a: guar,~n.!~~q:: stipt;?~Q.fo.r.. sur,vivprs and those :wift.l disabifltie~.<:1:'.~~S:~/: contiriye to be the"pro9ram~i rri'1in serlkes.to,ct·ay;::>·.<1::·:.:·· .. · '. · Ai;i.1;:ordlng tq ·stati~tics prbVi4~d · bY tM SMia!. security:· "dminlstration, approximately 44 million American$ r~ceive benQfits from the ~ystQm'. 30 million are·retirect, and tne remaining 14 million are survivors or disablep. ·" A Mal of 17e millJon Arn@ric~n work~rs at~ coverM:· by S6Clal s~eurity. n1ey anct tneir families are elii)lble fof retirement and/or survivor benefits. Disability ~overage :i$ available ta 131 million ofth~s9 :w¢tic:.;trs, ... :· From tt\it r~ of 1t't0$A Wh() :are retired anct recelvmg,. SMl81 seQiirtiy, .m0ra thail.'twQ-:.tt,ltrds rely on the program for:: half ot more of their incomli>. In·fact, ® per~nt <;>f thQ ~ld$r­ ly count on SOCial SQ¢Ulity to.prOVi<t~ QO perc;~t of th~r ir'l¢¢tne. F«;>t ia pereent, it i~ tf\e ONLY means ot inc~m.~~·j; Among African~American and. Hispanic retir~e,s; .45..· pemem oepend on Social SmfurilY for 90 pen;ent 9i:.h)ore. of their hou~ehold income3, For OM out of every .three ~f these families. it is the ONLY source of income. · PensioM ara. paid to only t\VO ot every five retired persons. For those still oh th~ j6b.MW, la~ than O!'\e~f.ialf the natiOn's private workforce is covered by a retirement ptan at work. Among wo.rkers earning less than.$30,009 annually, just two out of eV0ry five are covered.by a pen~ slon. And during the last several. years. the· perceilt{lge of employees in the pnv9.te workforce whc;>!t!t l.'>~l'l~fits il"ltlud~ a traditional emptnyer-paitl pension plan has fan.. en from Qnfii!·h~lf to one-third. For mose 65 ano older who have put money aw~y in of a savil'\gs account, the median saVings income from the~e funds is $1,$72 a y~ar, wnne ma"y people believe the system may go. insol~ · vent in only a few y~a($ 1 tM Soclel Security Administration in its 1098 rapQrt to it~ tn.1$tees st~ted the progr~m c;~m contino@ t6 mMt it~ Obligations Without changes until the year 2032. At that time, th~ administta· tion projects that program benefits would b9 cvt to beiween 70 and 75 pertMt TM AFL-CIO, to Which the SlU bsJangs, is laurn;hinQ a nationwide grassroots campaign to work with congres$ to $trength~m and secure the Social Security system well into the next century. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney has said the voice of working peopl~ need$ to b$ Mard a~ variQv~ propQsals ara Ming suggested prior to a WMe House conference on Social Security ~~t for December. "TM Maio risks against which the prograr,1 was d@sign@d to insure-the IMS ct Income due to retlrementt di$ttppear," Sweeney sald in announcing the national labor f@d@ra· d~~th and disability-hav@ not and will not tlM'~ tAmpaign. New Equipment Means Improved Classes The . Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is completing a major upgrade of its radar equipment for µse in simulator training. Five new state-ofthe-art Furuno ARPA radars are scheduled to be installed at the school in Piney Point, Md. by September 19. This modernization of the center's radar simulator utilizes the five existing Raytheon radars at the facility plus the new Furuno ARPA radars. The Seafarers LOG witt publish a course schedule for ARPA classes as soon as it is available. Classes will be scheduled after U.S. Coast Guard certification is received following instal1ation of the new equipment. The Furunos are outfitted with automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA) and electronic chart display (ECDS). The ECDS will allow the center's Lundeberg School of Seamanship to acquire and display images and conditions of any and all ports worldwide. AdditionaJly, the new system adds real navigation aids including GPS and Loran-C along with features like precipitation clutter, search-and-rescue transponders . (SARTS) and Racons. The center's Raytheon radars will be integrated with the newer items as well as with new software. Additionally, Seafarers upgrading at the school (in applicable courses) will have the chance to utilize a training vessel equipped with the newer radar, . which has the same capabilities as those used in simulation. Bosuns, ABs, inland boatmen with navigational duties and any Seafarers applying for a limited license or third mate's license will be the main users of the improved radar training. (A smaIJ-boat radar is one of the new additions.) ''This is first-class equipment, and the school also made longrange considerations of STCW training requirements when selecting it," noted J.C. Wiegman, assistant director of vocational education at the center, who extensively was involved in analyzing and choosing the new radars. "In the future, for bridge team management, watchstanders wil1 need to understand the operation of all bridge equipment. Obviously, this affects a lot of SIU members, and the new radar upgrade helps ensure we'll be prepared with the training they need." One notable aspect of this advancement is enhanced feedback capability via a theater-style projector. This tool enables instructors to show electronic chart displays for exercise reviews. "For students, it will be like sitting in a theater and critiquing what they did in the exercise," Wiegman explained, adding that the Paul Hall Center is believed to be the only maritime training facility in the U.S. with such capability. Other improvements include: • full graphical imaging of land and targets, • ability to control one's own ship and targets by several methods, • graphical user interfa~e. • Coastline Digitizer system, • displaying all exercise information (such . as vectors, target traiJs, range and bearing to another vessel, etc.), and • simulation of moving storm fronts and controJ of any stonn 's intensity, and much more. Seafarers LOG 3 l �Penn Crews Ratify 5-Year Pact Contract Nets Wage, Pension and Medical Gains SIU boatmen sailing on Penn Maritime tugs and barges strongly approved a new five-year contract that includes numerous gains. The contract features wage increases over the life of the pact, increased pension benefits, plus 100 percent major medical coverage for dependents . Seafarers . Seafarers sailing aboard Penn Maritime tugs and barges, including the Eliza (pictured in the port of New York), were painstaking in their preparations for contract negotiations between the SIU and the company. That groundwork helped them secure what AB Teddy Crockett describes as ua good contract. The guys are very happy with it." Bills tar employed by Penn also gained full payment of transportation and an improved overtime clause. "I love this contract," said AB Teddy Crockett, a 1980 graduate of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education who served on the negotiating committee. "I'm happy with the health care for dependents, the uncapped pension, the wage increases, the transportation coverage. Plus, it's reassuring to have a five-year contract." Joining Crockett on the committee were Mate Thomas Elkowitz, Engineer Carroll Bennett, SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey and Jack Sheehan, the union's safety director in the port of New York. "The committee did a wonderful job in considering all the suggestions that were sent in," observed Caffey. "They really stuck together, and they secured an excellent contract." Other highlights of the pact include additional vacation days for Seafarers who have been employed by Penn for five years or longer; new clauses covering safe working conditions and living quarters; a 44 percent increase in the money allotment for foul weather gear; and the implementation of a labor-management committee clause designed to promote upgrading by Penn crew members at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Both Crockett and Caffey pointed out how Seafarers have grown with the company. Penn Maritime "started with two barges, and now they have 16 tugs and barges," Caffey said. In fact, the company recently purchased two additional integrated tug-barge units that are expected to go into service in the near future. Penn Maritime transports asphalt along the East Coast. Negotiations for the new contract took place over several months . "There were no hard feelings on either side," stated Crockett. "Jack Caffey did an outstanding job, in my opinion, and Michele Nardo (who works at the SIU hall in Brooklyn, N.Y.) was very helpful to all of us." Specialized Training for Maritrans Boatmen Veterans' Extension Gain Support House Drops WWII Provision from Ocean Shipping Reform Act The effort to secure an exten- to the House, where it was held sion of veterans' benefits for up for several months in part World War II-era merchant because of the veterans' extenmariners continues despite hav- sion. A compromise of dropping ing language for such a move the language was reached to help eliminated from the House- get the bill out of the House as passed version of the Ocean long as the separate extension measures making their ways Shipping Reform Act (S. 414). Separate measures to extend through Congress would be the cutoff date from August 15, allowed to be considered. Lott is the sponsor of S. 61, the 1945 to December 31, 1946 for U.S. merchant mariners to obtain Senate's version of lengthening veterans' status in both the House the cutoff date for veterans' and Senate have overwhelming recognition. As of late August, 72 support. The lengthening is of the Senate's 100 members had sought to give mariners the same signed on .as cosponsors of the dates recognized for those who bill. Across the Capitol in the served in the U.S. armed forces. When S. 414 passed the House of Representatives, the Senate in April, Senate Majority companion bill- known as H.R. Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) 112-has 328 cosponsors. It was included language in the bill to presented to the House by approve the extension for Represemative Lane Evans (D111.), the ranking 'minority party mariner~ who served bNw~en August 15, 1945 and December member of the House Veterans' 31 . 1946. The legislation moved . Affairs Committee. Among Lhe Express Marine Boatmen Save 2 in Delaware River Ai; the SIU-crewed tug Consort «;!:x:ited thee.Mt end of the· C&D Canal into the Dela.ware River at dusk on Augu~t 19, AB Mtlbourne (Scooter) Smith almost couldn't believe his eyes. Directly ahead of the Express Marine tug and barge, two men fell into the water as their canoe ca.psized-in an area nor exacLly renowned for recreational boating. After watching the boaters become swimmers. Smith quick1>' alerted the other crew members. including Captain Melvin Braddy and AB/Cook Mike Daniels. Within about 15 minutes, the Consort rescued the middle-age boaters, who were uninjured. "A canoe in that aroa is very bad business," ob~crved Braddy, a ~0-year member of Lhe SIU. "The c;urret\t rung very strong and il's d~<;eiving . Plu~ there are ships and. vessels conmmtly ~ailing in and out.n _Jkaddy stimated the homers -wM did not have life jacketswere a half-mile from shore when their canoe flipped . One man had 4 Seafarers LOG a float cushion and "'wasn•t doing coo badly." bUL lhe older of the cwo "was hanging onto the end of the canoe and was tired. With that · current and no life vest, a half. mi le is a long way," Braddy noted. "They were into the edge of the shipping channel, so if they didn' t drown, there·s a great possibility they would have been ruh over." The Consort was hauling a load of cMl freim Balcimore Mari;us 'Hook., Pa. when Smith saw the mishap. "If he hadn't been looking when they turned over, they would have been in tr6Uble," Braddy said . "Our barge was loaded, it sits way down in the water. I set the tug ~idewa.ys , and three guys on deck threw life rings and Lhen pulled lhe [boaters] right up. "Basically, all we had to do was try not to run them over." The capLain added that the res cued pair conveyed their thanks and seemed in good spirits. They were turned over to the U.S . Coast Guard After the rescue. to legislators supporting H.R. 1126 are 13 of the House's 18 standing committee chairmen. No date has been set for either bill's consideration. The SIU supports both measures. Congress will return to Washington after Labor Day and is scheduled to adjourn by mid-October. Merchant mariners did not receive veterans' status until 1988. At that time, secretary of the Air Force-which is the branch of the armed forces overseeing issues dealing with veterans' affairs-declared as eligible those mariners who sailed between December 7, 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked and August 15, 1945 when Japan surrendered. Mariners who sailed from August 16, 1945 to December 3 C 1946 have been fighting to gain recognition as World War II veterans, just like those who served in the armed forces. President Harry Truman declared the last day of 1946 as the end of hostilities. In the period after the formal Japanese surrertder and the presi dent's declaration, 23 U.S.-flag merchant ~hips were damaged or destroyed by mines, which resulted in casualties co American mariners. Moreover, during chat same period, merchant ships remained under military control. Civilian mariners legally were bound to obey orders from U.S. Navy and Army personnel. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. offers specialized courses to accommodate Seafarers' work schedules and the particular needs of individual companies. A recent example is the special firefighting class provided for SIU boatmen employed by Maritrans, Inc. Ten Seafarers completed the training in early July. Pictured above with instructor Stormie Combs are Kenneth Brady, Paul Brown, Jr., Robert Ensminger, William Horner, Jr., Jacobus Maaskant, William Marshall, Rimuylas Ourbonas, William Perry, Mitchell Roberts and Gary Waters. In photos below, the boatmen practice firefighting techniques. House' Passes Shipping ~~form ... ' "" The House early last month passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act* a bill that allows shippers and international con-· tain~r carriers to enter into confidential service contracts, provides fteX:ibitity for tariff publication rather than eliminating tariff filings, and keeps che Federal Maritime Commissic;m as an independenc agency. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill approved by the House in. the near fumre. possibly as soon iiS this month. Crew members aboard the S~a-Land Integrity (pictured above) on May 17 carried out the wishes of SIU Pensioner Samuel H. Beattie by $Cattering his ashes at sea. Brother Beattie died April 6, at age 67. He sailed with the SIU for almost 40 years, as a member of the engine department. September f 998 �Ecstasy Fire Exposes Problems on Runaway-Flag Cruises Language Skills, Professionalism Questioned by Passengers Left in Dark During Blaze For passengers sailing out of the port of Miami on the afternoon of July 20, the scheduled cruise to Mexico was anything but an "ecstasy." Around 5:30 p.m., the Liberian-flagged Carnival Cruise ship Ecstasy caught fire within sight of the Miami Beach shoreline. Beachcombers, hotel guests and condominium residents looked on while television helicopters circled above, broadcasting to millions of others across the country as flames shot out of the rear of the passenger ship. On board were 2,575 passengers-most of them Americansand 868 crew members from 35 nations. While reports have varied, depending on the sources, many stories from across the country and on national tdcvision recalled passengers not being fully aware of what was happening aboard the 70,000-ton vessel. The Naples (Fla.) Daily News quoted one passenger in its July 24 edition as saying crew members may have been as confused as the guests. '"It became clear at that point that many of the crew were as in the dark as we about the extent of the fire,"' stated Delos Johnson of Coral Springs, Fla., according to the southwest Florida paper. Others had to rely on sources off the ship to get the latest news. On the NBC News show ''Today," which aired July 21, Dr. Kim Jacobson told listeners in a live interview that she discovered what was going on through a cellular telephone call to her brother. who was wat~hing the situation unfold on television. Dr. J~cobson said passengers were; being informed repeatedly the fire "'is minor problem a.nd we have this under control." She then told anchorpcr;,on Katie Courie. '"The crew didn't do anything to appease their [the passengers'] fears. I got a sense of panic from the crew members." From the Waco, Te;ii;i'\~ HeraldTribune came news from the fire chi~( Bellmead, Tex.a~. who witnessed the fire as ht ~ettIM in for his vacation at sea. James Kart to1d the paper that or passengers were being informed of a minor fire, but he could see it was getting worse. '"I kept looking out the window and seeing all the help coming, and I told [others] this was not a minor fire,"' Karl said in a story written by Emily Gibson. Investigation Continues Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the U .S. Coast o'uard still are trying to determine what started the blaze shortly after the Ecstasy shoved off for a four-day cruise to Key West, Fla. and Cozumel, Mexico. Before the vessel had cleared the channel buoys, the Coast Guard and others saw smoke coming from the stern. In fact, residents along Miami Beach called the Coast Guard and news bureaus asking if anything was wrong with a cruise ship leaving the city. Around 5:45 p.m., the Coast Guard station in Miami radioed the captain of the Ecstasy, asking if help was needed. The response was no; however, a fleet of tugboats used to assist vessels in and out of the harbor already was on its way to the stricken ship after seeing local news footage of the situation. The tugs were equipped with fire monitors to attack the blaze with sea water. Within half-an-hour, the Ecstasy acknowledged the need for assistance. The tugs were getting into place to spray the stern as flames could be seen coming from the vessel. The Coast Guard, which had alerted its emergency teams, deployed a fire boat. Another cruise ship departing Miami stood by in case an evacuation of the Ecs1asy was needed. Local fire d~pa.rtmen~ airlifced paramedics to the ship to work with the crew. The fire was under control appro;l(ifi'l~t~ly two hours after it was reponed. News articles differ on the number of people from the 7-year·old vessel requiring medical 1reacment. Around 60 received some type of aid, mosr of rhese being 'rcw mcmbcu. A shipyard repair worker scans the damage to the Liberian-flagged cruise ship Ecstasy. The vessel caught fire July 20 shortly after departing Miami for a four-day voyage. Three stayed overnight in local hospitals. Articles Lost The Ecstasy was towed back to Miami, where it arrived early the next morning. Passengers had the option of staying on board or checking into a local hotel. Those whose cabins were in the aft section could not return to their rooms to claim their belongings or gather a change of clothes. This became a problem for some, according to The Miami Huald_ When Carnival delivered luggage and other items to the hotel two days after the fire, some passengers told the newspaper they were milling money, jewelry. cameras and computers. Additionally, the paper reported on the plight of four Florida residents who elected to spend the night on the ship. When their friend arrived 10 pick them up the nc.1lt morning, he was "told by New Legislation Attacks Jones Act Carnival that a security check proved the ship was empty," according to the story written by Frances Robles and Yves Colon. The four woke up around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21 only to find the ship empty and crew members wondering what they were doing on the vessel. Origina11y. Carnival officials claimed the ship would be repaired quickly and returned to service by the end of the month. Those damage estimates were vastly understated. By the time the 855-foot ship arrived at Newport News (Va.) Shipbuilding for repairs, the company was hoping to have the Ecstasy sailing again by mid-September. But repons from the shipyard noted extensive damage to 25 to 30 cabins with nearly 200 others suffering smoke and water damage. Repairs may keep the ship out of ,service even longer. September 1998 vessels to make up to six trips annually in the U.S. coastwise trade. H.R. 1991 has only 15 cosponsors.) Senator Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) presented a measure similar to H.R 4236 to his colleagues on July 30. Like the Smith bill, the Freedom to Tran~port Act (S. 2390) also would allow foreignbuilt vessels to carry farm products between U.S. pons. However, S. 2390 does not call for the reflagged ships to be u.s.-~itiz;en owned. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Commiuee. which has jurisdiction over the U.S. maritime activities, tentatively has scheduled a hearing on the Jones Act for early September. The latest bill tc he introduced calls for producers M Georgia clay to receive waivers from the Jones Act to move their product aboard foreign-flag. foreigncrewea vessels when no U.S.-tlag barges are available. Offered by Repre~entative Charlie Norwood (R-Ga.) on August 6, the Domestic Ka.olin Competitiveness Act (H.R. 4490) has been sent to the Hou~e National Security Committee for consideration_ SIU members are reminded to contacc the~r elected officials to thank those who ~uppon the Jones Act and inform the others why the nation's freight cabotage law continues to ~ervc as a valuable asset to America's national ttnd -economic security. This was not the first time the Ecstasy has made national news or suffered a fire. An NBC News crew boarded the Ecstasy in 1995. During its stay on the Carnival ship, the crew uncovered an empty life preserver box on deck. The company at that time said each passenger has a life preserver in his or her cabin. (As many passengers found out in July, it was impossible to retrieve those preservers because they could not gain access to their cabins due to the fire.) The news crew also filmed situations in which some members of the ship's crew had a problem speaking English clearly to the reporter posing as a passenger. Keith Wyka, a passenger on the i11-fated July 20 voyage, Continued on page 6 What Cam/val Said.•• What Others Said... "The crew clearly reacted properly." "From the time we noticed it, it was less than two or three minutes when our room had filled up with smoke. No smoke alarms had gone off, no 8t)b DiekinMn, President Bills Offered Despite Support for Cabotage Law Despite the solid support the Jones Act has among the members of Congress, several legislators have introduced measures during the summer (tesigned to weaken the nation's freight cabotage law. More than half the officials serving in the House of Reim:s~mtatives have signed their names to House Coni;:um:nt Resolution 6-5, whi~h calls for no changes in the Jones Act. The measure has strong bipartisan support with 243 cosponsors. The SIU continues to call for no changes in the law_ However, new bills have been presented in both the House and Senate designed to strike the first crippling blow to the Jones Act, which states cargo moved between two domestic ports must be carried aboard U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged and U.S.-crewed vessels. On July 16, Representative Nick Smith (RMich.) offered legislation (H.R. 4236) that would 4Jlow foreign-built ships to reflag under the Stars and Stripes so they am1d carry certain agricultural products (including tivescock) along the Great Lakes and coastwi5e trades. (Last year, Smith introduced a different bill designed to gut the Jones Act That measure, kMWn as the CM~ta1 Shipping Competicion Acl (H.R. 1991). would pennit foreign-flag, foreign-crewed Previous.Problems carnival Cruise Lines TM Miami Herald fire alarms had gone off." Passenger Dale Palmer The State, Columbia, S.C. July 22. 1998 July 21, 1998 "There was welding going on in an area of the laundry room .... That's our theory. We'w asked the Coast Guard to verify it." Sob Dickinson, President Carnival Cruise Lines (Commenting on the cause of the fire.) CNN interactive .July 21, 1Q9B "It wa$ not a severe fire." Bob Dickinson. President Carnival Cruise Lines Tl18 Miami HBraJ<I July 22, 1998 "[The welders] said that while they were there to repair a broken bolt on a piece of machinery used to dry and fold bed sheets, they had not begun welding when the fire started." Ted Loplltkiewicz, Deputy Director Public Affairs Na.ti6nal Transportation Safety BM rd CNN interactive July 21, 1998- 'When we stepped outside on the balcony and we saw a lot of smoke, we knew it was a severe problem. It was kind of downplayed, I think." Passenger Travis Crocker The State, Columbia, S.C. July 22, 1998 Seafarers LOG 5 �Third Bob Hope RO/RO Vessel, USNS Seay, C~ristened United States national security got a boost and the U.S.-flag fleet welcomed a new addition June 20 with the christening of the third of four SIU-crewed Bob Hope class vessels being built at Avondale Industries in New Orleans. The roll-on/roll.:off ship USNS Seay, slated to join the U.S. Military Sealift Command's Afloat Prepositioning Force next year, received a warm welcome from Air Force General Walter Kross, head of the U.S. Transporration Command, which oversees MSC; Navy Vice Admiral James Perk.ins, commander of MSC; and others at the ceremony. Built to support U.S. Army troops by transporting vehicles, supplies and other equipment, the Seay is 950 long, has a beam of l 05 feet and displaces 62.000 tons (fully loaded). Capable of sustaining speeds of up to 24 knots, rhe diesel-powered ship has 380 1000 square feet of cargo space. MSC estimates the Seay, oper- ated by SIU-contracted Maersk Line Limited of Norfolk, Va., can carry up to 1,000 Army helicopters, tanks, trucks and other military vehicles per voyage. General Kross, the main speaker at the christening and a strong ally of the U.S. fleet, stated, "I am deeply humbled both by the immensity and power of this grand new vessel and by rhe character and sacrifice of the magnificent young man, William W. Seay, whose name we shall bestow upon her." The ship, like most others comprising the 19-vessel fleet of new builds and conversions for MSC, is named in memory of a Medal of Honor recipient-in this case, Army Sergeant William Seay, who posthumously received the award for gallantry in action in Vietnam. Of those 19 vessels, SIU members will crew four Watson-class ships constructed at NASSCO in San Diego, four Bob Hope-class ships built at Avondale and five converted RO/ROs. To date, two Lakes' Cargoes Stay Ahead Of Last Year's Strong Pace Cargo volumes moving on the Great Lakes remain ahead of last year's pace despite a recent fire that hampered processing operations of one of the Lakes' largest stone-shipping companies. According to the Lake Carriers' Association, U.S.-flag bulkers-including a number of SIU-contracted ships-through July had hauled 58.2 million net tons of cargo, 'omparcd to 55 million for the same period it\ 1997. Among those commodities are coat, iron ore. cement. salt, sand, grain, limestone ~nd gyp· ' J"i'-l ... ' ~·· ~.,,... . . .\ ) ' lo ·"-rmirr· _,.,.,. -..... >t..1> More new jobs for Seafarers are on the horizon as the USNS Seay is scheduled to join MSC's Afloat Prepositioning Force next year. The SIU-crewed ship will provide support for the U.S. Army. of the Watson ships and three of the Bob Hopes have been completed, while the converted vessels have been under way for some time. Meanwhile, charters have not been awarded for six additional new builds that are expected to round out the group by the year 2001 - three more Watson ships designated for San Diego, and three Bob Hope vessels slated for New Orleans. Vice Admiral Perkins, directing his remarks to William Seay's family, said the vessel Seay "will be a great ship because she will The stone trade dipped slightly in July, the result of a fir~ at Michigan Limedone in R6ger~ City, Mich. However, it i$ on pace to exceed the previous season's total f6r the fifth srraight year. The aw,;;ii;iation aI~o reported thac almost all U.S.-flag vessels opcrntcd by Great Lakes companies were in service as of mid· August. AboArd ti'\~ Ri~!Jllf(J He/BS, Second Cook Tim Lowe happily puts out fresh rolls. In a move intended to assist stevedoring unions, the International Tran~port Workers· Federation (ITF) last month began an initiative to create what it describes as a "target lisf' of ships handled by non-union labor. The ITF, of which the SIU is an affiliate, said in a statement char the carget list "will be restricted to ships handled during disputes relating to anti -union practices or union-busting, and may include ships which have been handled by terminals where ITF affiliates are prevented from organizing workers and/or confronted with other anti -union policies; ships handl~ by terminal operators or labor supply companies employing cheap labor not covered by a collective labor contract signed by an ITF AMve~ The Seafarers-crewed /m;J@ptilnd~t'lf i~ pMtogrepMd re~ently in Buffalo. Below: SIU boatmen on tug~ Kin~m~n by Ort:~t Lakes Towi119, have contributed to the brisk bu~i­ M~~ by pr~viding safe docking op~raMns throughout the region. Deckhand Don Sausman, pie· aboard the Kinsman Independent, is part of the work force moving a record amount of tured cargoe~ ~n tl"\A Gr~ar Lak~s . videotaped some of the chaos on the ship and provided it to NBC's "Dateline," which aired it the next evening. Wyka, who is from Inverness, Fla., told Eric Tiansay of the Naples Daily News, "We were very concerned that 'Dateline' had pointed out these problems to ·Carnival three years ago, and basically nothing had changed since then." Then, in 1996. the vessel sustained an electrical fire on its way back to Miami. No one was injured in that instance 1 but two engines were knocked out of service. coneems tor Safl!ty James Burnett, who served as NTSB chairman from l 982 to 1988, told The Miami Herald he & seafarers LOG affiliate. and competing unfairly with unionized terminals; and any other ship which the ITF secretariat is informed has been handled by non-union labor as a resull of anci-union practices." Based in London and consisting of more than 470 transportrelated unions around the world, the ITF plans to distribute the list to .. all ITF affiliates organizing doclc worker~ . Seafarers' unions will be asked to contact members on board the ships listed to inform chem why their vessel is targeted _" The initiative is the next step in the federation's worldwide campaign against anti-union policies in the port industry, resulting from a decision of the ITF Dockers' Section in Miami last year. During that conference, unions signed what the ITF describes as an "international sol idarity contract" and pledged mutual support. ..Since the srarr of the campaign, the ITF has asked members around the world to take direct action to support an affiliate in several cases; the MUA in Australia and the CMU in Sri Lanka, amongst others," the federation stated. "In other cases the IlF has asked affiliates to ex.press their views to company managers who have tried to replace trade unionists with unorganized workers." The first target list will be presented to unions during the ITF's congress in New Delhi, slated for October 29-November 5. SIU Executive Vice President John Fay is chairman of the ITF's Seafarers' Section. Ecstasy Fire Highlights Problems on Runaways Continued from page 5 oper~ted under heavy fire from a reinforced North Vietnamese army battalion. "He didn't just defend. As enemy fire intensified. so too did his response," noted General Kross. Sergeant Seay killed at least I 0 North Vietnamese soldiers, despite being severely wounded. He fired shots and repeatedly returned grenades back at the enemy after the bombs landed nearby. The sergeant finally perished from a sniper's bullet. ITF Compiling List to Help Stevedores ~um. though not transporting cargo, epitomize the heroic legacy of Sergeant Seay. American merchant mariners will crew this ship and are going to make you proud." He added that the ship will be "ready to respond to any contingency-from going to war to responding to a natural disaster, from defending America's interests around the world to aiding the devastated, the downtrodden, the needy." Sergeant Seay was two months shy of his 20th birthday when, while serving as a driver on a resupply mission, his unit came was concerned that a future voyage may nol be lucky as this one. (The Herald had stated that at least I 0 fires had occurred aboard cruise ships in the lase four years, with several involving vessels sailing from South Florida.) "Sooner or later, one of these fires is going to be at sea, and the passengers will go into the water. When that happens, it will be a test for the survival of the cruise industry," Burnett noted. Perhaps one of the most ironic incidents to occur on the Ecstasy as the fire was being fought was the entertainment provided to take peoples' minds off the situation. According to the Birmingham, Ala. NBC 13 website, a lounge singer was leading the passengers decked out in life preservers in a series of John Denver songs. Heads fell into their hands when the vocalist tried to get the group to sing "Take Me Home." - Personals RICHARD BARKER Please contact your goddaughter, Helena Bartels Duncan, at 400 Klondyke Road, Apt. Bl, Long Beach, MS 39560. LARRY MELVIN Please call Clinnie Owens of Fayetteville at (910) 4380954. KIMBERLEY VAUGHAN & MAULMAUL NYZE Please get in touch with Anna Martin at 1101West3rd Street, Chester, PA 19013. September 1998 �Thirteen Stewards Impart Value at Family & Education Speak to Members During Recertification Ceremony The support of familywhether it be their relatives or rhe surrogate family they have found at the Lundeberg School-means a lot to Seafarers, who are often away from their own homes for months at a time. This was alluded to by graduates of the recent class of 13 recertified stewards as they delivered their remarks during the August membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. Completing the five-week stewMd recertification programthe highest level of education rhe union offers for members of the steward department-were Terry L. Allen, Richard E. Casuga, Elena R. Curley, Edward P. Dunn, James F. Dunne, Luis Escobar, Carol A. Grycko, Ronald Jones, Emmanuel Laureta, Ronald Malozi, Gualberto M. Mirador, Lovie L. Perez (who shipped out just prior to the graduation ceremony), and Louella M. Sproul. Ronald Malozi was a case in point. A graduate of the entry level program in 1983; Malozi said that every time he returns to the school and sees the instructors and staff, he feels like he's meeting with family. The 37-year-old, who ships from the port of Baltimore, also thanked his brother for returning to the school to be with him on his graduation day. His brother, now an engineer, is an SIU hawsepiper and provided proof to the unlicensed apprentices in the audience chat one can work his or her way up the ladder of success within the maritime industry. Malozi, who had attended six previous upgrading courses at the school, found much to be excited about during this program. He particularly enjoyed the new galley labs, which have given him more knowledge through practical and hands-on training, and came away with many new ideas for menu planning and food preparation. In learning how the union is politically involved, he noted that he now realizes more than ever how important it is to contribute to SPAD. 'The school offers everyone the tools to succeed," Malozi said. 'The union goes out of its way to ensure everyone can reach their goals. If one doesn't take advantage of the opportunities, it's their own fault." mankl FamllY A refresner class in CPR was required for ~ompletion of the steward recertification course. AfJovt:, RomdrJ Jones prttetiMS his resuscitation technique on a life-like dummy. Edward P. Dunn of Brooklyn, NY also had family members jt>in him at the graduation ceremonies, hi$ wife and children, whom he thanked for their continued caring. In addition to acknowledging his teachers and instructors for their time and dedication during the five weeks, the 21 -year SW member C;\tcnded his gratitude to Chef Allan Sherwin and Chef Romeo Lupinacci for their "wonderful culinary program." To the unlicensed apprentices, the 40-year-old Dunn said he couldn •t help norice rheir professionalism, dedication and hard Completing the steward recertification program-the highest level of education the union offers for members of the steward department-are (from left, kneeling) Gualberto M. Mirador, Louella M. Sproul, Elena A. Curley, Luis Escobar, Ronald Jones, (second row) James F. Dunne, Richard E. Casuga, Terry L. Allen, Carol A. Grycko, John Smith (in$tructor), Edward P. Dunn, Lovie L. Perez, Emmanuel Laureta and Ronald A. Malozi. work "from the morning flagraising to the end of the day." He told them, "Whatever department you choose as a career, remember you are the future of rhe SIU." He also had words of advice for his fellow stewards. "You have chosen a great field, the culinary arts. Remember, there are no limitations in this profession. Whether you are a steward assistant or a chief steward, we are all important." Luis Escobar, 45, has upgraded at the Lundeberg School eight times, but this time was the most exciting. Not only was the audience filled with many of his relatives, but his two daughters, who live in different parts of the world, were united for the first time (see story. page 24). A member of the SIU since joining in Honolulu in 1987. Escobar currently ships from the port of San Juan, P.R. "I always love coming to upgrade, but this course was the most rewarding of my career," he noted. ''And the fact that I had the opportunity to be enrolled in this program will not stop me from returning to upgrade and keep upto-date with new rules and regulations." Escobar particularly singled out the classes in sanitation and ccmputers as being of imponance to him. Upgrading at the Lundeberg School, according to Escobar. "is the only way to reach our goats." Puslles Upgrading A Seafarer since 1981, when she joined in the port of Honolulu, Carol A. Grycko encouraged fellow shipmates to attend upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School. She, herself, has returned five times. The sanitation course, especially Chef Allan's lectures and videotapes on that subject, was a highlight for Grycko, who now Under the watchful eye of Chef Allan Sherwin (left), Richard Casuga and Elana Curley hone their skills in the school's culinary lab. sails from the port of San Francisco. She also found the social responsibilities class very enlightening. "I believe we all gained insight into improving our public relations, not just aboard ship, but to our entire membership," she stated. Grycko said she thinks of her time at the Lundeberg School as a unique sabbatical. "We have everything here," she said. In addition to the fantastic education. students have "a nice room, pool, gym, sports areas, bar, sailboats, food, a beautiful view, security, a staff that helps us, and we continue to meet fellow members who may become lifelong friends." Ir's such a tranquil place that she has even spent vacation time at the school. Stay Informed Terry L. Allen, 48, said that in today's workforce, one must keep up with the changes in order to stay on top. He has returned to the school four previous times and has seen a lor of improvement over the years. The sanitation class, in par- ticular, will be very helpful to him aboard ship, he noted, and he looks forward to helping others and encouraging his fellow shipmates to practice safe sanitary habits. Allen also enjoyed the firefighting class. It wa~ a good learning experience and Instructor John Smith's presentation made it almost fun, Allen noted with a laugh. Allen began sailing wirh the Marine Cooks & Stewards in 1968 from New York. He now sails from th~ port of Wilmington, Calif. Class currlculum In addition to their work in the galley labs, creating, practicing and preparing new recipes and experimenting with cooking techniques, the recertified stewards spent time in the school's computer center learning how to maximize rheir skills to order food and other staples while aboard ship. They also took refresher courses in CPR, first aid and fire- Continued on page 8 ,. L Gua1Mno Mirador (left), Emmanuel Lauret~ (cente~} and Louella Sproul get practical and hands-on training in the galley lab, knowledge they will take with th~m when they return to their respective ships. September 1998 Graduates of the steward recertification program address officers, fellow memoers, unlicensed apprentices and guests at the August membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. From the left are Terry Allen, Carol Grycko and James Dunne. Seafarers LOG 7 �Seafarers Help Stabilize Grounded Tanker in P.R. SIU members from the Caribbean and Gulf Coast districts recently assisLed in stabilizing a grounded Russian tanker in Guayanilla, P.R. The Seafarers set miks of booms around the tanker and handled other duties aimed first at preventing spillage and then at minimizing the impact of a potential spill. None of the double-hull tanker's oil leaked, and the ship was freed from the reef upon which it had grounded in about 72 hours. "Our guys were called out by the Coast Guard and they did a good job," reported SIU Representative Victor Nunez, based at the SIU hall in Santurce, P.R. "They did a lot of work and they did so under stressful conditions-" The Seafarers who took part in the task, which happened near Ponce, P.R., are employed by Crowley Marine Services. I With the Russian tanker stuck on a reef and loaded with oil, Seafarers AB Roberto Valentin, AB Eric Espada and AB Juan Cavalier pitch in to prevent spillage and free the vessel. Fortunately, no oil leaked from the double-hull tanker, and the grounded Russian ship was Ready to assist on an 'oil-spill prevention job in southern Puerto Rico are SIU members (from left) AB Juan Cavalier, Second Mate James Gibson and AB Eric Espada. removed from the reef in about 72 hours. 13 Stewards Complete Recerlif icalion Program in August Continued from page 7 fighting as well as a session on social responsibilities-knowledge that will serve them well both on and off their ships. Outside the school grounds, the students spent time at the SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md., where they met with representatives of the union's various departments: contracts, communications, government affairs, welfare, training and the vacation and pension fund. These sessions were designed LO enhance their understanding of the union's operations and provide them with the latest information from each department so that they, in turn, may relay it to their fellow r;rew members aboard ship. They also had an opporti.mity to sit with SIU President Mi~hael Sa~~o for his view of the importance of their jobs and of the uate of the maritime industry. Shipboard Benefits Emmanuel Laurela, who has upgraded three previous ti mes at the school, understands the imporcance of knowledge increa~ing updating hi~ his skill~. Th~ 36-y~a.r-~llt ~aid a.II the dasses on sanitation and healthy r;ooking as well as the review of firefighting, CPR and first aid skills are things that will benefit him aboard ship. Laureta joined the union in Honolulu in 1983. He recommended upgrading to his fellow Seafari:rs ~r;ausi: "we; <;:an learn to advance CJur careers <;mly Lhrough funher educaLion ." In ~greemenr with chm sentiment was James F Dut1t\~ 1 wh~ nm only recommends upgrading a.r the school. bur believes it should b~ a. requirement- both as a learning experience and as a refresher. Dunne noted that the sanitation and comp.ucer courses will ens1.1r~ a more ¢ffitient ~nd ~Mer galley operation for all members ltboltrd ship, "Our business is forever changing," he said, "and our skills must keep pa~t with these ~hanges-for the good of the union, the shipping company and the safety of the shipsl crews." 8 and Seafarers LOG Computer classes are part of the recertification program and help develop $kills which ara vary useful abMrd ship. The 60-year-old Dunne joined the union in 1987 in the pore of San Francisr;o. He presently sails from the port of Tacoma. Wash. .. Knowing my fettow shipmates have these skills makes me feel safer and more secure in my job and life aboard ship," Dunn concluded . Better Undentandlng With all that he learned in the five- week course, Richard Casuga believes he will now be able to more fully represent the union while aboard ship. Casuga, 58, hus upgrndcd at Piney Point twice before. This time, however, was notably special. Chef AI1an 1 s cooking methods will help him on board any vessel; but most important, the steward said, was learning the inner functions of the union: contracts. negotiations, and the different plans .' Casuga joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards in 1961 . He continues to ship from the port of San Francisco. Casuga added the sr;hool is one great compound of learning with a staff of highly competent instructors and teachers- and he thanked them all. Praise for Staff As with the other grndu"ting recertified stewards. Ronald Jones had Mthittg hut prai~e for the sr;hool and its instructors. Jones, who sails from the port of Houston. also urged the unlicensed apprentices in the audience to work hMd be~ause this professi~n will be good to them . Louella. Ma.ria Spr~ul ha.s been sailing since 1973 when she also joined the Marine Cooks & StewMd~ itt San Franci~co . She found the sanitation class very helpful and knows that the firefighting refresher class will be of use both at home and aboard ship. Sproul recommended attending upgrading classes at the school ro anyoqe who wishes to make shipping his or her career. "I would urge our members to come and upgrade their skills," she said. Ir not only leads to job security, but "without upgrading, your choices of jobs arc limited. You can't get the jobs of tomor· row without the skills of today." Gualberto Mirador, 57, extended a warm thanks to all the staff "who are so courteous, kind and who helped make our stay here a remarkable one." For Mirador, attending the steward recertification course was an enjoyable opportunity. He noted that he learned a lot- from gourmet cooking techniques, which will enhance his capability in preparing nutritional food for the crew, to helping him realize the importance of food handling and sanitation and most of all, the significance of health and safety, including firefighting. first aid and CPR. Mirador. a Navy veteran who joined the union in 1988 in Norfolk, Va. and continues to sail from that port, highly recommended the upgrading opportunities available at the school. Not only will it help Seafarers to enhance their skills and broaden their perspectives as far as their profession is concerned, he seated, but "you might meet coworkers whom you haven't seen for decades." Return student This was the fifth time back at the school for Elena Curley, a 13· SIU member who sails from the port of Honolulu. year Curley thanked all her instructors, giving a special commendation to John Smith for the way in which he taught the CPR and firefighting portions of the course. She also singled out the sanitation and computer classes as very useful aboard ship and said she would recommend upgrading classes to her fellow Seafarers. "With the training and experience I have had as a member of the SIU, I'm looking forward to many more fruitful years of working as a Seafarer and of doing my job at the very best level of professionalism." "Knowledge is power!" wrote Lovie Perez, 45, in a .statement prior ro shipping out. She found the steward recertification program a very good experience. A member since 1983, when she joined the union in Honolulu, Perez was esper;ially interested in learning about how the union works. Now sailing from the port of Tacoma, Perez, who has returned several times to the school for upgrading, agreed that if a person truly _.wan rs to excel and wants to make a career out of the maritime industry, there is no better means than to continually upgrade their skills. Mirador Helped USNS Sb.ughart Get Olf to Good Start One of the more cha.Jlenging assignments during Recertified Steward Gualberto Mirador's 10 years as an SIU member was wcrldng as part of the pre-ficom crew of the converted prepositioning ship USNS Shughart. For several months before the vessel's delivery in June 1996, Mirador helped ready the ga1ley of the roll-on/roll-off ship, even while providing meals for Navy personnel who were fini5hing the Shughart's refurbishment. The Seafarer's efforts were praised in a letter from the captain that recently came to the Seafarers LOG 's attention. "He had ro review galley and messing designs, and make the appropriate changes in addition to his normal duties," wrote Captain C.V. Spillane. "His position was difficult during a period where he had to provide four-star service at the same time he was storing his department without storekeepers. All this was done in a superior manner .... ..Steward Mirador had to be familiar with the Navy's procurement system and had a great deal to do with the system that will be used in the follow on (other) ships of this class. His service to this ship has been far above average." Gualberto Mirador September 1998 �Advisory Board Gets Results Industry Group Works Toward Better Training Among many other examples of the recent accomplishments of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Trainin2 and Education's deep sea and inland advisory board are the school's and SIU's U.S. Coast Guard-accepted training record book, the revamped entry-level rraining program, and school-pro· duced videotapes that help enable Seafarers and SIU~contracted compank$ ro comply with evolving regulations covering shipboard familiarization and safety. This year, the board conducted its annual meeting at the center in Piney Point, Md. in mid-July. More than I00 people attended, including representatives of the school and the union; SIU-contracted deep sea, Great Lakes and inland companic;s; thi; U.S. Coast Guard and its National Maritime Center; the U.S. Maritime Administration; the U.S. Military Sealift Command; and the National Transportation Safety Board. Already, the group's most recent efforts have generated results, such as the Coast Guard's announcement last month that it has extended the deadline forcertain types of shipboard assessment required by the STCW con· vention. (See related stories, pages 12-13.) Along those lines, the ceremonial groundbreaking on July 16 for the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School reflected the board's input into continually improving the Paul HalJ Center's curriculums. Overall, the main topics at the two-day session were implement- Among the speakers at the two-day session were (clockwise from above left) Captain Michael Rosecrans and Captain William Bennett of the Coast Guard, Vincent Cantwell of the Human Factors Group and Eric Malzkuhn of the Paul Hall Center. ing the developing training requirements for mariners and effectively documenting individual Seafarers' certifications for those statutes. In addition to its main conference, the board met in four subcommittees. Those gatherings discussed forming an industry consortium to establish auditing standards for validating training records and helping ensure com· pliance with STCW, the International Safety Management Code and other regulations. They talked about alternative means of compliance with assessment regulations; reviewed the. upcoming proposa.1 from the U.S. to the IMO for minimum physical standards for mariners worldwide; assessed the ~chool's crafting of an entry-level training program for inland Seafarers; and studied complex tonnage issues impacting the industry. During the full assemblage, participants examined other STCW issues, vocational and academic training available at the center's Lundeberg School of Seamanship, year 2000 concerns, cooperation within the maritime industry and more. (Editor's note: Last month's issue of the Seafarers LOG contains a more detailed report on the meeting.) Clancey, Lowman to Receive 1998 AOTOS Awards in Nov. During re~ent ~hipboard meetings in the Long Beach-Los Angeles harbor, Seafarers greeted the union's n@w We5t Coa~t vice president. Nick Marront:1, who filled the vacancy created when lonQtime SIU VP George McCartney retired thi~ ,1,.1mmer. Marrone and Wilmington, Calif. Port Ag@nt Johr'I Co)l provided SIU memb~r$ vvith th~ latest news concerning the Paul Hall Centers new fire fighting and safety school, the tr"ining r@cord book j6intly issued by the school and the union, and other information from the indus, ,rr; '" ) JI:·, . • ,W · ' • · · ·~ .. .. ' • try. Top photo left Captain Bill Hunter (left) and Ae Hank Scott (right) welcome Marrone aboard the Crowley tug S9~ Rabin.Top photo right'. Marrone gre~t~ eraM maint~naneG e1eetrl- cian5 (from left) GrAg Abalos, Manny Tan and Xuan Phan. Pictured directly be· low, Captain Kerry Demato5 (left photo) and Marshall Novak (right photo) pose for the camera. September 1998 The Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award, considered by many to be a very prestigious award in the maritime industry, will be presented next month to John P. Clancey, president and chief executive officer George F. Lowman John P. Clancey of Sea-Land Service, Inc.; and George F. Lowman, chairman and chief exec- ocean carrier. With a fleet of 105 container ships and approximateutive offo;er of Farrell Lines, Inc. The two men were selected ly 200,000 containers in U.S. and from more than 200 nominees foreign trade, Sea-Land serves representing maritime manage- 120 ports in 80 countries and terment, labor and government offi- ritories. Under Clancey, Sea-Land has cials. SIU President Michael earned a reputation as a leader in Sacco is a past recipient. "Boch of these men are being the global shipping industry. George Lowman is responsible recognized for their extraordinary efforts to help strengthen the U.S. for a profitable company setfpresence in world markets and described as strongly committed . their commitment to the Ameri- to the U.S. flag and to American can seafarer," said John Bowers, seafarers. Founded in 1925, Farrell chairman of the United Seamen's Lines remains a privately-held Service AITTOS committee, and U.S.-flag steamship company con· president of the International trolled by the Farrell family. Late last year, Farrell accomLongshoremen 's Association, plished its first fleet expansion in AFL-CIO. Clancey sits at the helm of two decades, purchasing three SIU-contracted Sea-Land Ser- containerships and expanding its vice, Inc., the largest U.S.-based carrying capacity by 56 percent. Seafarers LOG 9 �LNG Crews Eye Upgrading Opportunities, Demonstrate SoHd Commitment to Safety Upgrading opportunities at the Paul Hall Center were among the topics discussed dur- ing Don't leave pon without it: AB Thomas Guffey loads life rafts for the LNG Libra. re~ent union meetings aboard the SIU-contracted LNG ships in Japan. The center's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers two classes-LNG recertification and LNG familiarizationspecifically designed for Seafarers who want to sail aboard the liquefied natural gas carriers, in addition to many other courses available to all SIU members. Another popular subject on the LNG ships is vessel safety. SIU Representative George Tricker, who met recently with Seafarers aboard the ships at their overseas ports, reported that "it's very evident in spending time with the members that they understand that while safety is important aboard any ship, it's especially crucial on the LNGs, since those vessels carry such volatile cargo." Indeed, the LNG Taurus recently reached the milestone of 900 consecutive days without a lost-time injury, an achievement that reflects how seriously all of the LNG crews take their responsibility for safely operating the Energy Transportation Corporation vessels. T hose vessels transport liquefied natural gas between ports in Steward department members such as Chief Cook Franz Winiker, pictured aboard the LNG Libra, strive to maintain the fleet's reputation as good feeders. Welcoming SIU Representative George Tricker aboard the LNG Aquarius is SA David Wakeman. Indonesia and Japan. Each ship in the eight-vessel fleet features five massive, spherical cargo ranks that rise 40 feet above the Collaborating on lunch for their LNG Taurus shipmates are Ct'lief COOK Brian deck. Bach tank wcight1ii 800 tons, is 120 feet in diameter and eight inches thick. Altogether, the tanks on each ship hold 125,000 cubic meters of liquid natural gas, at 265 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit). M<;Eleney and Steward/Baker Arlene Ringler. SA Carlos Boiser helps keep the LNG Taurus ' galley spotless. AB Rich Lewis operates a boom control on the LNG Capricorn. LEFT: Focusing on the task at hand is SA Larry Nicholson aboard the LNG Leo. RIGHT: Computer technology on today's ships is second nature to many crew members, including Steward/Baker Glenn Williams aboard the LNG Aquarius. Bringing stores aboard the LNG Libra are AB Louis Sorito and QMEDs William Carlin and Gregory Shepard. 10 Seafarers LOG Bo.sun John TMmpMn, sailing aboard the LNG Aquarius, checks the lifeboat battery charger. OMED Dasril Panko cleans oil residue to help prevent slipping on the LNG Aquarius. Proper sanitation in the galley is demMstra.ted by SA Ronnie Fore on the LNG Capricorn. September 1998 �SIU Boatmen Paolo Digirolamo (left) and Paul Jernstrom (right) welcome Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan aboard the launch headed for Pier 400. Keeping in touch with the office as he pulls away from the pier is Master Chris Pellicano. SIU Boatmen Dig Into Port Expansion Scows, Water Taxis Work in Major Southern Calif. Project Seafarers sailing aboard scows and water taxis oper- ated by American Workboats are continuing their work in the massive port expansion program in Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. Last month, SIU members transported Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan and other local representatives to what will be Pier 400, marking the first time that elected officials have set foot on the eventual 600-acre site. Overall, SIU crews have assisted in the half-billiondollar port expansion for nearly three years, and they are expected to continue that work until the project's completion, estimated around the year 2000. They operate the only union-contracted water taxis in the area, which they utilize to transport both stores and passengers (usually other workers heading to various industrial equipment on site). Seafarers also crew American Workboat "dump scows." used to tow dredged material to landfill areas. Pier 400, billed by city officials as "the largest capital improvement undertaking of any U.S. seaport, and the port's most ambitious development project in its 91-year history,u is being built on material dredged from the bottom of the ocean. That dredging, to as deep as 81 feet in some areas, reportedly will enable the Los AngelesLong Beach harbor to accommodate the world's largest vessels. The expansion project's scope means lots of water traffic in the Los Angeles-Long Beach harbor, which in turn means extra caution by boat operators such as Seafarer Ron Mason. The container terminal "responds to the needs of an anticipated doubling of cargo that is expected to move through the port in the next 25 years," the city said in a recent statement. Pier 300, the first half of the project, was completed in mid-1997. It provides safe navigation for ships sailing to an APL Limited container terminal and a nearby coal export facility. Dredged materials from this phase provided the first 265 acres of Pier 400. Wilmington. Calif. Port Agent John Cox (right) tells L.A. Mayor Riordan about the role Seafarers have played in the port expansion prl)gram. wnn offices in Terminal Island, Calif., SIU-contracted American Workboats is the only union water taxi service in Southern California. The company also provides tug services locally an~ off~hore. ABOVE: The first half of the port expansion, known as Pier 300, was completed last year. LEFT: Local public officials and guests ~rrive at , Pier 400, where construction is expected to continue at least through i999. September 1998 Seafarers LOG 11 �• Seafarers' Guide to Train 1ng Does the Coast Guard Recognize Our TRB? The U.S. Coast Guard last year gave its acceptance to the TRB. In fact, the book itself bears the words "United States Coast Guard Accepted." Further, the agency was very helpful and cooperative in providing feedback during the TRB's development, which assisted in more efficient completion. How the TRB Benefits Seafarers New and impending international maritime Why SIU Members N~ed a TRB As of August 1 (last month), Seafarers cannot register to ship unless they possess either a training record book or have applied for one. The application printed here may be cut out and used as an official application. They also are available at all SIU halls. How Much Does a TRB Cost? Original TRBs are issued at NO CHARGE to members, although Seafarers applying for the booklets must send two color, passport-size photos with their application. There is a $25 charge for replacement books. regulations profoundly impact the training and certification requirements of merchant mariners. They also mean that mariners are responsible for providing, upon request of port-state control inspectors or other authorized officials, documentation supporting their qualifications. The TRB essentially was created so that SIU members will have to carry only three main documents with them aboard ship (the TRB, a z-card and, for applicable ratings, an STCW certificate), instead of dozens. Tabla A-Vl/1 - 1 COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING, PROFICIENCY SURVIVE AT SEA IN THE EVENT OF SHIP TYnS OF EMEAGENCY SITUATIONS WMICM MAY OCCUR .SUCH AS COLLISION .FIRE. AllANDONMENT rF_:_OU:..:..:N.::..::Of:..:..:Rl.:..:..:NG:___ _ _-t-__,~~~T,,.;;;:---i'rr;'.';jr.#'----; TYPES OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES NOKMALL Y CARRIED ON SHIPS How the TRB Benefits the Industry Just as the TRB makes it easier on Seafarers to keep track of, and prove, their training, it also helps port-state control personnel (inspectors) by providing a degree of uniformity in identification. What's in the TRB? The book contains an identification page, instructions and guidelines for the mariner, general guidelines for designated instructors and assessors, and four sections. Whose Idea Wa~ Thi:;. Anywav? The idea for th~ TRB was genera.ted by the Paul Hall Center'~ deep sea and towboat advisory board. The s~hool and the SIU last year began jointly producing the TRB and issuing it to Seafarers_ TR9 SECTION SECTION ONE; Training Record Pa9g'" ABOVE LEFT AND DIRECTLY ABOVE; Recertified Bosun Dan Marcus and Scott Ciatto, an evaluator at the U.S. Coast Guard regional examination center in Baltimore, revit:tw the latest entries in the Seafarer's TAB. MEMBERS AFFl:CTl:D ALL M~MFJ~RS aM Steward {D~~k, Engin~ Departm.,nt~) BEGT/()N TWO: Competency Tables for; Chapter V • Tankers (Oil, Chemical and Gas) and Passenger Ships Chapter VI - 9aslc SA SECTION THREE! competency tables for certification as Third Matc;;i and Third En9inc;;ic;;ir SECTION FOUR~ Compet~ncy tat>ies t~r certifi· cation 1i4~ AB~, FOWTs al"ld QMED~ (ph..Js all tl"l~ ramainin9 comp~w-.ty ta.bl~s tor th~ STCW Conventi6t-i) ALL. MEMBcRS {Deck, Engine aM Steward Departments) This reproduction of a TAB page reflects the book's basic workings. For the Chapter VI requirements, for instance, it simply is a cASe of an SIU member demonstrating a particular competency and then having an assessor verify such performance. PURPOSE OF ENTRIES The Paul Hall Center has entered all training on record into these pages. Any future training received (shipboard, Paul Hall Center or other schools) will be put into the TAB by the instructor. Members receiving training (lectures, drills, exercises) must request either a certificate, letter or attendance roster in order to document this training at the Paul Hall Center. The Training Record Pages provide documented evidence of STCW Convention and ISM CMe compliance, continuou~ revalidation of STCW Chapter VI training, receiving training for Coast Guard· approved programs and increasing professionalism. This section contains the 1995 amended STCW tables of minimum standards of competence for Chapter V~ Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships and Chapter VI; Familiarization and Basic Safety Training_ When members are observed correctly demonstrating any of the proficiencies (Sl<ills) listed in the first column (knowledge, understanding, proficiency), the designated instructor/examiner will sign off into the TAB. When all proficiencies are signed off, members will have documented evidence of having met these training requirements_ Note: Chapter VI training must be revalidated every five (5) years. Now through DAcember 31, 1998, any licensed officer can make these entries without having to meet certe.in ~ther requirements. DIECK AND ENGINE DEPARTMENTS ONLY This se<;tion contains the 1995 amended STCW tables of minimum standards or competence for:those rnembers seeking licenses for Third Mate, Master/Mate of 500/1600 gross tons - Ocean and Near Coastal Waters or Third Assistant Engineer. When Deck and Engine Department ratings are observed correctly demonstrating any of the proficiencies (skills) listed in the first column (knowledge, understanding, proficiency), the designated instructor/examiner will sign off into the TAB. Nott1; The Paul Hall Center has suomitted for U.S. Coast Guard approval, several programs for meeting the new 1995 amended STCW Convention requirements. Until such approvals are granted, no entries are to be made into this section of the TAB. Members will be notified as to the approval date_ DIECK AND ENGINE Thi5 5.,,tion contains the 1995 amended STCW tables of minimum standards of competence for AbleBodied Seamen and FOWTs/QMEDs. When Deck and Engine Department entry-level personnel are observed correctly demonstrating any of the proficiendes (skills) listed in the first column (knowledge, understanding, proficiency}, the designated imitruc;tor/examiner' will sign off into the TAB. Note; The Paul Hall Center has submitted for U.S. Coast Guard approval, EJeveral programs for meeting the new i 995 amended STGW Convention requirements. Until such approvals are granted, no entries are to be made into this s~tion of the TAR Members will be notified as to the approval date. {The r@maining tables in this section are not applicable to our members.) DEPARTMENTS ONLY - 12 Seafarers LOG September 1998 �ecord Books (TRBs) Are TRBs and STCW Certificates the Same Thing? No, STCW certificates are separate from TRBs. STCW certificates basically are supplements to z-cards. They were created to facilitate effective port- state control inspections worldwide. SIU members with appropriate ratings should carry an STCW certificate in addition to their i;-card and TRB. (See story, this page.) Should I Have the Whole TRB completed? For now, Seafarers use only the first two sections of the TRB. What if Someone Gives Me a Bad Write-Up in My TRB? The TAB mainly was created to benefit Seafarers, but it also can help officers by making it easier to confirm the qual- Nothing negative will be written in the TRB. ifications of crew members. Here. SIU It 'e dee'gned ae a eimple, effident way of members (clockwise, from front left) Bosun's Mate Thor Young, AB Thomas recording members' training and their demon- stration of job skills. Moore, AB Dennis Danforth and First other than the Paul Hall Center is included in your TRB, provide written documentation of such training. Bring it to your union hall and a copy will be forwarded along with your TRB to Piney Point. Once the book is updated by the admissions office, it will be returned to you. Or you also may directly mail the TRB and documentation of outside training (via certified mail, please) to the admissions office. This Section Is Okay, But I Have More Questions For more information, contact the Paul Hall Center's admissions office at (30 I) 994-0010, extension 5202. Officer Brian O'Hanlon inspect a TAB aboard the Antares. I Can't Remember Which Courses I'ye Taken at Pjney Pojnt. How Will They Be Entered In My TRB? 'Relaxed Assessment' Deadline Extended to End of This Year The admissions office at the Paul Hall Center has entered all training since the school's inception into a secure electronic database. At the time you apply for a TRB, your book will list all the courses you successfully completed at the school. The U.S. Coast Guard recently announced that the deadline for "relaxed assessmenr of the requirements of STCW Chapter VI: Basic Safety Training has been extended through the end of 1998. The original deadline was August 1, 1998. This extension means SIU members may continue availing th.e mselves of what almost certainly is a more convenient method of meeting some of the Chapter VI requirements. Namely, they may demonstrate certain proficiencies listed in the chapter and then have an officer or other qualified assessor ver· ify their performance. Such verification is valid for five years. The only other way to meet the Chapter VI requirements is by successfully completing Coast Guard approved courses. How Will My TRB Database Be Updated? SIU members are reminded to bring their TRBs with them when registering at their union hall. This will allow port officials to pho· Chapter VI-the tables for which are found on pages 47-52 of the documentation of training and assessment for personal sur- tocopy new entries, thereby enabling the Paul Hall Center to update its electronic database. Thi8 procedure also will all()W for pr()ducing a TRB-requir~s vival techniques, fire fighting and fire prevention, elementary first aid and personal safety/social responsibilities. duplicate TRB with cur ent information, showd one becowe lost oI" destI"oyed. TAB$ M~ iS$U~d through the Paul Ha.II Center's admissions office, where a ,ec;ure electronic database lists all training and verifiable demonstrations of competencies ach9v9d by S9a- What About Do<0umentinq Outside Trajning7 To make certain that Coast Guard-approved training completed aboard ship or at a facility farers. ------------------------------------, Training Record Book Application MA-..----------~~----------------------------------------~ LHI Fir!! Middla ht of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ SSN_~~~~~~~~~~- m~ Phon~ Number -----------~-----------..........- - - - - - - dress _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ 5trMI City State ight (inches) _ __ Weight _ __ 2io Code Hair Color _ __ e you a graduate of the SH LSS entry level program? D Yes D No ve you ever attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses? D Yes D No ok Numb~r - - - - Hom~ Port -------------(whoro you want book oonl to) Eye Color _ __ Department ong with your completed application, please send the following information; 1. Copy of USMMO (Z-card) front and back 'L Two (2) pa§sport si.z:@ photos 3. Copy of your STCW certificate {if appli~able) 4. Copy of your SHLSS ~chool card (if applicable) Q, Proof of any training received other than at SHLSS {certificates, cards, DD·214, etc.} . (if ~~pli¢?bl$) gnature; _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ nd e.pplioCttion to: SHLSS ·ADMISSIONS Attn; TRB P.O. Box 75 Pin~y Point, MD 20'574 _ _ . or give completed application to port agent If the abave application is not filled out completely and the requested information sent, the 9 appli<;ation will b~ <;onsid~r~d invalid and1'oid. Thi$ blank form may be copied. 198 ------------------------------------~ September 1998 STCW Certificates Both the original 1978 STCW convention and the 1995 amendments to that treaty call for merchant mariners to possess supplemental shipboard identification known as an STCW certificate. Issued through the U.S." Coast Guard's regional exam centers (RECs), the certificate is designed to provide a measure of uniformity for port state control inspections. Currently, in accordance with the 1978 convention, the following unlioensed mariners. must have an STCW certificate; ABs, pumpmen, tankermen assistants, and any other ratings holding lifeboat tickets who sail in international waters. The deadlines for securing the 1978 certificate ranged from October 1 , 1996 to February 1 , 1997, depend- ing on one's rating. The 1995 amendments to the convention fully take effect in 2002, meaning the original 1978 convention will be null and void from that date forward. Thus, the amendments require an updated STCW identification known as a i 995 STCW certificate. The following personnel must possess a 1 995 STCW certificate by the deadline of February 1, 2002: all watchstanding personnel (including engine department members}, all tanker personnel ·who are assigned cargo duties (such as ABs and pumpmen, for instance), and all lifeboatmen on passenger vessels. As with the i 978 certificate, the 1995 version may be acquired through coast Guard RECs. To get a 1995 certificate, Seafarers must present evidence of meeting the requirements of STCW Chapter VI: Basic Safety Training. These requirements are for documentation of training and assessment for personal survival techniques, fire fighting and fire prevention, elementary first aid and personal safety/social responsibilities. In addition, as of August 1 (last month), all new people entering the maritime industry must immediately meet the Chapter VI requirements. . To get a 1995 certificate, members with seatime prior to August 1 will show documentation of having taken approved courses for the four elements of Chapter VI in the previous five years and/or produce the tables from their training record books which have been signed off. Note: Both the Paul Hall Center and the Coast Guard strongly recommend that ii a mariner's z-card expires before February 1, 2002, then he or she wait until that expiration is fairly close and renew the document at the same time one applies for a 1998 STCW certificate. Each of these identifications expires in five years. By renewing the z-card at the same time one applies for an STCW cenificate, the documents will have identical expiration dates. Seafarers LOG 13 �College Costs Are Skyrocketing COLLEGE COSTS COMPLETE THIS COUPON AN(J MAIL TO: Scholarship Program SetJ.ttirers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 r------------~ P It appears that the cost of a higher education is continually skyrocketing, seemingly toward the moon and beyond. But this fact should not deter Seafarers and their spouses and dependent children from attaining their educational goals. The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District understood the importance of education back in 1952, when it became the first maritime union in America- and one of the first trade unions in general-to establish a scholarship program to help qualified members and their dependents finance rheir colkge and vocational educations. Today, the Seafarers Welfare Plan (which sponsors the program) has awarded 262 scholarships and is now taking applications for the 1999 program, which will award seven monetary grants to three SIU members and four dependents. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend colkgc in the fall of '99 arc cncourngcd to complete a scholarship application . The deadline for submis· sion of all required paperwork is April 15, 1999. One of the three scholarships reserved for SIU members is in the amount of $15.000 and is intended to help cover the cosl of attending a four-year, college-level course of study. The other two are for $6,000 each and are intended as two-year awards for study at a post-secondary vocational s'hool or com- --------------~---------------, tease send me the 1999 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains ~ligibility information, procedures for apply- in' and a copy of the apphc;\tion form. Street Address - -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - City, State. Zip Code ' - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Telephone Number --------~-----~-----------------D Self This application is for; Ll Dependent .~ Mail thi.r CDmple.tedform w Scholan,-hiv Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Aurh Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 9/98 ~-------------~------------~----~------------~ 14 Seafarers LOG munity college. Four scholarships are awarded in the amount of $15,000 to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. The $15,000 college scholarships will be paid at the rate of $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of $3,000 per year. The first step in finding out more about the scholarship program and application process is to send for the Seafarers Scholarship Program booklet. The booklet contains all the necessary information a prospective student will need to complete the application. To receive a copy of this guide, fill out the coupon at the bottom of this page and return it to the address listed on the form. Once the s'holarship booklet has been received, applicants should check the eligibility information . If they find that they qualify, chey should then start collecting all the paperwork which must be submitted along with the full application by the April 15 deadline. These items include rranscripts and certificates of graduation. Since schools are often quite slow in handling transcript requests, the sooner the request is made, the better. Another part of the application package includes letters of recommendation solicited from individuals who know the applicant's character, personality and career goals. Since the scholarship awards are made primarily on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT), arrangements should be made to take these exams no later than February 1999 to ensure that the results reach the scholarship se1ection committee in time to be evaluated . A photograph of the applicant and a certified copy of his. or her birth certificate are two other items that must be included in the · total application package. All completed applications MUST be mailed a.nd postmarked ON or BEFORE APRIL 15, 1999. Remember to fill out the coupon on this page and return it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan-or ask for a Seafarers Scholarship Program booklet at any SIU hall. Don't let the cost of a college education scare you away. Let the Seafarers Welfare Plan scholarship program help you attain a better education and a more secure future . September 1998 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JULY 16 -AUGUST 15, 1998 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C October & November 1998 ,,,x Mem-e.rsllip Meetings ·•;flijp,~S•ai~fl)pkes,vl,nland Waters DECK DEPARTMENT , 1,q.;;1::::0::~'~?\:J·~. 'J ' ' ' "" 5 Mo bi It 8 7 3 21 15 15 9 6 0 3 21 5 12 5 7 9 7 8 tt 21 22 38 16 10 2 6 ' 16 58 28 42 ''' "l&·.· ' · 21 45' .. 56 21 2 14 4 5 11 0 0 102 40 0 82 1 424 233 13 15 2 11 I 13 8 16 7 26 12 2 10 3 7 3 9 8 6 8 ... Th.ur.sday~. N?".'ember 12* •dumgt c~£1ktci b}t Vettfhh.~ Da}•hoiM1.1y 9 " 5" ENGINE DEPARTMENT ·9.< 12 Norfolk Mobile 9 7 0 3 4 8 4 2 2 14 6 5 6 2 8 2 3 6 .o 5 · Ta~mma ................... Friday: October 23, November 20 Wilmington .............Monday, October 19. November 16 Each pol'fts ..un11 stam at 10:30 a..m. 97 161 73 52 Personal STEWARD DEPARTMENT JOHN MATHIAS DELMORE Mobile New Orleans 3 · JuGk~nv:·al~ . . '..:: ·:2i · 3 5 11 ·.7 :3' l 0 17 1 l 2 0 I 0 12 9 4 0 6 4 Pl.ierto Rico Honolulu : H'u~~16ti:" :··::"' :·f:::'.: ': . . ··9 · · st. L~niis, "·:'. ·· 2 . Piney. Point · s f .:o 'l 9' l 0 0 0 0 1() 0 0 l 0 0 149 58 15 108 32 ·New York 6 12 0 1 2 16 3 0 2 .,Phjl~dclp,~,ia 22 3 2 0 14 12 1 ·0 .· 4 9 4 5 5 4 5 0 s 1 2 6 6 Total~ :" :B~.irimore. :. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 1a,~ki~·uv~.t~I! · 0 JO j1 }~A~ Pr,11n-t~sco· · Ta.~nmn 2 10 ' 12 9 2 0 0 2 2 1 6 ...... 0 0 7·.·. 3 1 j 5 0 0 1 0 62 265 86 19 2 0 11 46 42 0 Q o. 0 0 0 ] .6 3 4 3 24 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port : ·w~~~1~.~:to~":: 2 ll 3 g 3 8 6 2 Algonac 14 9 ..... ·3··"·''·'·":·.,,.. ::··,·o· l 0 '2 ", 0 0 ..: :. t t 1 ·~· '',,ll·:: ',,','" . ' ' 5""', 16 3 j 64 Puerto Rico 1 Honolulu 6 1 32 o 1 ~ 2 0 26: I 47 562 ':}fou~ron.·· ·, '.:"·":: :.·-.s~... LO.uis . . ;: Piilc.Y Point · Algonac To tab 0 7 1 0 0 j 0 0 4 7 16 14 j 21 19 31 20. 6 ' 16 5 7 0 lO 22 7 0 17 29 6 0 0 7 4 4 22 6 66 0 8 5 2 0 45 19 1 92 12 1 'f2 ... '' "7 2 18 12 2 0 0 ll 0 0 0 0 16 18 Q 24 0 0 I 184 ·149 28 107 111 0 0 2 0 93 20 I 2 295 I 274 501 256 419 314 187 192 997 775 423 2 Totnb All Di:pnrtmi:nb *','Total Registered" means tM number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. """"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. September 1998 Anyone with information on John Mathias Delmore - from New London, Conn., who died at the age of 69 in 1971 and sailed as a first engineer - please contact his niece, Carole Sivin, at Hopkinson House, #301, 604-36 Washington Square South, Philad~lphia, PA 19106. Notice UPGRADING SEAFARERS All FOWT, AB and QMED applicants must submit a US Coast Guard fee of $135 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable co LMSS. Education Is the Key ·~ While attending the unlicensed apprentice program at the Lundeberg School, two· members of Class 576Robert Rocanelli and Christopher Burick-recently earned their GED diplomas. With them are two of their instructe>rS'. Peggy Densford (left) and Dr. Joan Miles. Seafarers LOG 15 �1 "'iYtifeat~rers ... Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes International Union ·~.· ~;~ory JULY 16-AUGUST 15, 1998 CL - John.Fay Executive Vice President *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP David Heindel Secretary-'freasurer 1:'.,,1;:c;.,,;;ii:jf':::::,1,•1 • :· • ·vfoe~t~{~:~~fi:.??r:\\).i'.'/,i:> Company/Lakes · L-Lakes NP - Non Priority TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 5 Totals All Depts 71 43 0 47 18 0 25 25 *"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **"Registered on Beach,, means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. Al.GONAC .520 Sh. Clair Riv~r Dr, · Algonac, Mt 48001 -.' .. · 0 {~I0) .?9,4"4Q88 AN'CflORAGE , · 721 Sesame St., .#\C Anchorage, AK 99503 {907) 5(1 l-498t Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters · llALTIMORE ll 16'£; Balttowti: S\. JULY 16 - AUGUST 15, 1998 Baltimore, MD 21202 ·: . :. (4tQ).n77.4900 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Duluth, MN 55.8().2 (218)722-4ll0 " DECK DEPARTMENT ."''.::Q: ... ., . Q·:::'· 8 2 HONOLULU . :o·'..\f:Y 3 · 60<5 Kalibi St. Hottololu, HI 96819 . . (808) 845-5Z22 2 37 0 5 6 25 Region Atlantk Coast Gulf Coast ·Lakes .Inland Waters...J 7. : ·...... West Coast O I}, < I I',!• ''- I 11 1_1', I·'' '"·'' ·''· 1 . .tl_',ot .I 0 0 1 .1. 1 "' .1 •'.' Tot.His Re2ion ·'~'-'-~" .II·"-·",-,._,,.·"·"\·,..•• -.. '"""'~' . Q.>)i 5 18 13 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 6 1 2> 0 "(} 0 8 39 4 51 0 2 I 3 0 .. ·o.. 0 , 0 18 0 11 .. 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 5 3 17 80 31 3 66 5 27 "'"Total Registered .. means rhe number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. 110 k"Regisrered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. Totals All Depts 42 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST .. ~~HJ_.AUF,LPHI~ ·2004 S. d· St. . PW,lndelp~ia, PA 1~14$ (11$) ·~~6~~g1~ ~ - 7, .,:1-<.... ,, ) ;1" ;• f t /;/'' This photograph was s9nt to th~ s~atar~rs LOG by Pensioner Peter Lup of 6urbank, Calif. In a note to the LOG accompanying the picture, Lup writes: "Here is a photo taken during voyage #185 on the President Wilson of a group of us stewards and other ships' crews. I was new to shipping at the time and this wu my first.ever passenger vessel. Needless to say, I was a bit over.vhelmed by the fancy dining rooms and 'hotel perfection' of ~ervice, bountifully given by smiling and courteous MC&S personnel." (Lup is at left, just to the right of the gentleman with glasses.) In the center of the photo (sMted) is Scheliam (Smitty) Hadad, renowned chief stew· ard, now deceased. He was "famous" on the PrEJsidont Wil~cn as head waiter, according to Lup, and wore a different costume each night, depending on the port of call. Others in the picture include Jimmy Moy, Danny Ballantine, Charles Simpson. Marie Corsiglia, Frank Distefano and Vinqent Siguenza. Lup.65. joined the MC&S in the port of San Francisc~ in 1968, before it merged with the SIU. His last ship was the President Adams. He upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School and retired in 1994 at the age of 62. He also served four years in the Air Fores in Korea. · 16 Seafarers LOG September 1998 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. F our recertified stewards are among the 17 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Representing a combined 147 years of a.cliv\; union member~hip, Recertified Stewards Rafael B. Evans, J.D. Hopkins, William Roble5 and Rudolf M. Spingat are graduates of the highest level of training available to members in the steward department at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA ANDREAS ''. ALEXAKIS : 66, started hi; career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New ·* York. Born in Athens, Greece, he worked in the engine department, last sailing in 1995 aboard the Ogden Leader. Brother Alexakis has retired to his native Athens. Starting out in the ~teward department, he later transferred co the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The Alabama native made his last tour of duty in January aboard the Sea-Land Liberator. From 1957 to 1959, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Brooks makes his home in Moreno Valley, Calif. PATRICK L. DURNIN, 71, joined the Marine Cooks & Steward~ (MC&S) in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Born in Oregon, he makes his home in Gig Harbor, Wash. , RAFAELR. · .j EVANS, 58, started his career with the ,, Seafarers in 1961 in the , .~ port of New .'\ j York. A native ACYLEE BROOKS, 63, first sailed with the SIU in 1952. of Fajardo, P.R., he sailed in the steward department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School, where he graduated from the steward recertification program in 1990. Brother Evans last sailed in 1997 aboard che Charleston, a vessel operated by Westchester Marine. He has retired to Fajardo. J. D. HOPKINS, 72, began his career with the MC&S in 1958 from the port of Portland, Ore., before chat union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. The Oklahoma native upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School and graduated from the steward recertification program there in 1994. Brother Hopkins makes his home in Portland. ·i VICTORJ. KUBU, 63, began sailing with the Sill in 1967 from the port of Detroit. Brother Kubu started out in the Great Lakes division and later transferred to deep sea vessels. Born in Philadelphia, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded m~y Pe reprod1,.1,ed.) Be tjLJrc: to inolucfo ;your Ml11o .15 w~ll .H tM 11tJme Of the per&on to whom you ;;11re ~e:ndin9 the greeting_. (Y"ur IMlfle 15 118CB55l.ilrj' since the notice& :;ire li11t-~'1 ~lph;<1b~l,i!!lly Py the !>cndcr'!l lll!:it Ml11o.) D Ll l'Je received no later ih~n Mon~~y. Novcmp~r 16, 1998. Send your oHtr'iM f,o -r;h~ bt11JflJ/"t1rS LOG, 5201 Auth WrAy. c~mp €>prin~~. MD 20746. You Tl1~ 111'.lli~JJY ~reet111ias mu5t copit:~ directly~ 'the LOG at. (301) .alM 111.ay FAX 102-4407. form~ mtly be fill¢d "ut. 111 t111y u11io11 1-!all and turned in to th~ offi,i;<1I ;11t the: c:ounter-or m~y be given U1 the b61irdiH1 ~.at.rol111a11 dur11113 ll Vll55lll'5 payoff. The holif1:;iy f)reeti11g$ ~ection of the December LOG i5 a favori~ foaturc for m"ny. :]O ~o ::iuro tog~ your Additionl!lly, mc:~t>llgo i member of the SIU in 1965 in the port of ! NewYork.A = = '-"--=' native of the Philippines, he sailed as a member of the engine department. His last voyage was aboard the SeaLand Explorer. He makes his home in San Francisco. ! in on timo. HOLIDAY MESSAGE (!"lease Frin~) Sende~&Tu~phoneNumb~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- M~~~~g~ : ~-=-=--===-------------------~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ROBLES, 62, graduated from the Lunde berg School's entry level training program in 1970 and joined the SIU in his native New York. He sailed in the steward department and frequently upgraded at the Lundeberg School, where he graduated from the steward recertification program in 1986. Brother Robles last sailed in 1997 aboard the Sea-Land Quality. From 1953 to 19561 he served in the U.S. Army. He has retired to Hollywood. Fla. !:;i~~~~lRUBEN SALAZAR, 66, started his career with the Seafarers in 1952, sailing aboard the South€rn ~====""'-_::.c:_:=' Counties . A native Texan, he sailed in the deck department and upgraded to a licensed officer at the Lundberg School. During his career, he also sailed on inland vessels_ He lasr sailed with the SIU in August 1986 aboard the Aurora. Brother Salazar makes his home in Elkhart. Texas. RUDOLFM. SPINGAT, 69. graduated from the MC&S training school in 1963 and joined the MC&S in the pore of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Spingat upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg s~hool and graduated from the steward recertification program there in 1986. His first ship was the President Cleveland, an American President Lines vessel. He last sailed on the Chief Gadao. operated by Matson Navigation Co. Born in Germany, he has retired to Chile. EDWARDH. Check the PIQd; which D Active Be~farer D R~'tiMd S~Mar~r ~~~cribei; your Ll Cl ~utu~ with the ~IU~ Fllmily M~mb~r of Aot.iv~ Ge.:afarer family Member of R~tired Seafarer 0thBr: ~~~~~~~~~~..;.._----------------~~~~~~~~~~~ September 1998 Steamship Corp. Born in Rocky Creek, Miss., he sailed in the deck department. His last tour of duty was in November 1973 aboard an Isthmian Line vessel. Brother Yates has retired co Houston, Texas. GUMPOY WONG, 70, graduated from the MC&S training school in 1958 and joined the MC&S in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Born in China, Brother Wong makes his home in San Francisco. INLAND WILLIAM A5 h.s15 becm done in p~tiit ye~n,;, thi~ December'!i<> editio11 of the Se.af.arer5 LOG will include the ever-popul.ar holid~y 9rccting!!i from active: and rntin~d S~Mt1rers trnd their fsmilieG t-0 other member0 of the 0e;;;ifarinia communit>' .111d their famllle5. fQ cne;urc thl!lt your holiday mc:99tl~" i~ pu1:11ished. plea5e follow the inHru,iion0 below: ~ PRINT 01" TYPE ( iH 2 5 WOl"dti 01" lllss) t.118 mB55B~8 in the 9pli1Gt: provi'1~'1. Ph'1tQgrjlphe; ,ale;o 8r~ w~l~Ol116. D Eie ~ure your grcdlng l!i in the: holiday !ipirit. D JULIOR. PAMINI:i ANO, 71, .1 became a "olMaJ Issue of lOO to feature rersonal Oreetin~s D DQ Mt ~¢Hd 111"M tl·u111 thMe e11tries I'-''" pm•son. (ihi& form to quartermaster at the Lundeberg School. Brother Kubu last sailed in 1979 aboard the Frank Denton, a Bay Shipping Co. vessel. From 1953 to 1955, he served in the U.S. Anny. Brother Kubu calls Phoenix., Ariz. home. YATES, 70, joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. His first ship "'-"=~====-=-..;.., was the Edwin W Moore, operated by Waterman BENITO E. I1 CALDERON, 58, began sailing with the SIU in 1977. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, he i_:__:_=====.:...._:::...1 worked in the deck department, sailing primarily aboard Crowley Towing and Transportation vessels. Boatman Calderon calls Carolina, P.R. home . UBIE L. HAMMACK, 62, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1965 from the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Hammack worked primarily for Dravo Basic Materials, based in Theodore; Ala. From 1955 to 1957, the Alabama native served in the U.S. Army. He makes his home in Range, Ala. CARL HAR· RIS JR., 72, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. Born and u~~~_ _!___J raised in Erwin, Tenn., he worked in the engine depanment. last sailing in January 1982 aboard a Sonat of Maryland vessel. Boatman Harris continues to reside in Erwin. WILLIAM D. MIDGET, 63, started his career with the SIU in 1975 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The North Carolina nacive worked as an engineer, last sailing in 1985 aboard a vessel operated by Association of Maryland Pilots. Boatman Midget makes his home in Rodanthe, N.C. PATRICKW. O'NEAL, 55, began sailing with the SIU in 1965 from the port of Seattle. A native of Baton Rouge, La., he sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Lundeberg · School, where he graduated from the Towboat Operator Scholarship Program in 1978. Boatman O'Neal last sailed in 1996 aboard a G & H Towing Co. vessel. He calls Texas City, Tex.as home. Seafarers LOG 17 - �Final Departures DEEP SEA JOSEPH W. GERALDI Pcn~ioner Joseph W. Geraldi. 87. passed away February 12. Brother Geraldi joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in I 942, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). His last ship before retiring in December 1969 was th~ Prc,.frlv11I Roouv~/1 , opcnucd by American President Lines. Brother Geraldi was a resident of Santa Rosa, Calif. HERMAN LEWIS Pensioner Herman Lewis, 73, died April 28. Born in Texas, he joined rhe MC&S in 1973 in the port of Seattle, before rhm union merged with rhe SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Lewi~ upgraded to chief ~Heward ar the Lundeberg School in Piney Pe>irn, Md. He was a veceran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army from 1941to1945. Brother Lewis was a resident of Seattle and retired in October 1989. CARLO C. LOPICCOLO Pensioner Carlo C. Lopiccolo. 80, passed away December 2 I, 1997. A native of California, he started his career with the MC&S in 1964 in the port of San Franci1co, before that union merged with th~ SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Lopiccolo upgraded his s,kills at the MC&S tra.ining school. The World War II veteran served in the U.S. A.rmy from 1942 to 1945. He was a resident of Sama Clara, Calif. and tiegan receiving his pension in 1984. EVAGE MALONE Pensioner Evage MalQnc;, 84, died May 24. Born in Get".lrgln, ne joined the MC&S in 1966 in the port of San firnncisco, before chm union merged with the SIU's ACLl WD. Brother Matone Jase sailed l\Marc1 the Pre_~idenr Tyler. an American President Lines vessel. I le lived in Oakland, Calif. and retired in November 1981. · JAMES R. McCOY ......-------,Pensioner James R. McCoy. 83. passed away May~. He began sailing wirh the MC&S in 1945, before that union -"'--'--- - - - ' merged with the SIU's AOLIWD. Born in Te~M, Brother McCoy wM fl resident of Van Nuys, Calif. He began receiving his pension in Jnnunry 1980. WILBERT "DILLY" McWILLIAMS P1.msioner Wil~rt "Billy" McWilliams, 73, passed away June I . Bri;>ther Mc Williams joined the MC&S in 1946 in Che port of San f"rnncisco. before chat union mt=rgcd wich che SIU's AOLIWD. The North Carolina nntiYe upgraded his skills at 1he Lundeberg School, last sailing as a chief steward. During the 1950s, he served in the U.S. Navy. A resident o( S~n Francisco, he retired in I 990. 18 Seafarers LOG WILLIAM R. MILLER Pensioner William R. Miller, 67, died April 19. He first sailed with the Seafarers in I 956 from the port of Philadelphia, aboard .___ _..;;...;:;_....:;;;..;:;....:;;..~ the Alcoa Runner. Born in Pennsylvania, he sailed in chc deck depanment and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Miller made his home in Elizabeth. N.J. and began receiving his pension in August 1995. ALBERT MITCHELL iiiiiiii~I Pensioner Albert Mitchell, 81 . passed away June 5. A native of Louisiana, he sraned his career with the SIU in 1947 in the port of New OrleaM. Brother Mitchell worked in the steward department, last sailing aboard the Sea-Land Economy. He was a resident of New Orleans and retired in February 1989. ROBERT M. MOORE Pensioner Robert M. Moore, 75, died April 30. Born in Canada, he began his sailing career in 1944 and joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Moore worked in ihe engine department, last sailing in 1985 aboard the Borinquen. operntcd at that time by Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. A resident of Baltimore, he began receiving his pension in November 1987. CARLOS M. MORERA Pensioner Carlos M. Morera, 78, passed away May 6. Br(lther Morera firsc 5ailcd with the SIU in 1967 . .... from the port of ti.. New Orleans. His first ship was Che Szeel Navigator, an Isthmian Lines vessel. Born in Cuhll. he sailed as a member tJf tne srewa.ro depanmem and retired in Ocmber 1984. He was a resident of Miami, Flu. SALVADOR P. NAVA r----i1m11111"1im!'"111S"--., Pensioner Salvador P. Nava, 94, died March 22. He joined the MC&S in 1958. before that union merged wilh the SIU'& AOLIWD . Born in the Philippines and a resident of Sea.rrte, Brorher Nava began receiving his pension in December 1970. PAUL W. PHANEUF Paul W. Phaneuf, 25, passed away March 14. A native of Massachusetts, he graduated from the entry level training .___ __ _ ___.program at the P~ul Hall Center for Maritime ' Training and Education at the Lundcberg Schcol in January 1998. a member of the deck department. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1943. A resident of Jalisco, Mexico, he retired in He was a member of Class No. 566. His first ship was the Francis Hammer, operated by Ocean Shipholding. Brother Phaneuf was a resident of Somerset, Mass. GABRIEL REYES Pensioner Gabriel Reyes, 89, died October 19, 1997. Brother Reyes joined the MC&S in t 952, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. A resident of Quebradillas, P.R., he began re.;eiving his pension in July 1973. NORMAN T. RIEDE Pensioner Norman T. Riede, 74, passed away May 15. He first sailed with the MC&S in 1942, before that union merged with the SIU 's AGLIWD. The South Dakota native worked his way up to chief steward and sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Matson and Oceanic Sceamship Companies. During World War II, he served aboard troop transport ships. Brother Riede was a resident of Auburn, Calif. He retired in September 1971. PfilLIP ROSHKE ..---....,..-,,.....,..,,.---...., Pensioner Philip Roshke, 80, died May 21. Brother Roshke started his career with the Seafarers in 1954 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. During his career, he was active in union organizing drives. Pensioner Roshke was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1943. Brother Roshlce was a residem of Coconut Creek, Aa. and began receiving his pension in Dl!cember t 9&2. IGNATIUS T. SALERNO Pensioner Ignatius T. Salemo, 83, passed away June 4 . He joined the SIU in 1956 in his nAtive New .,. York. and sailed '"""""...:;.,;;_--"""'----''-"'"---' as a member of the engine department The World War II veteran served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. A resident of Bronx, N.Y., he retired in October 1980. January 1975 . EUGENE D. THOMPSON Eugene D. Thompson, 67, died June 13. He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1988 from his native New York as a member of the engine depanment and upgraded fre· quently at the Lundeberg School. He was a resident of Monmath, NJ. MANUEL P. VELEZ Pensioner Manuel P. Velez, 82, passed away April 14. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the MC&S before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. He was a resident of Mayaguez, P.R. and retired in October 1968. Pensioner Angel Seda, 75, died May 1. He was a charter member of the Seafarers, hav· ing joinect che union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the steward depArtmenc and upgraded to chief sreward ar the Lundeberg School. Bracher Seda last sailed aboard the Galloway. operated by Sea-Land Service. The Brooklyn, N.Y. resident began receiving his pension in February 1980. CHARLES D. STENNETT Pensioner Charles D. Scenneu. 76. passed away May 22. Born in North Bend, Wash., he started his career with the SIU in 19.52 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Stennett sailed as CHESTER A. "SONNY" GOFF Chester A. "Sonny" Goff, 44, died July 7. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Norfolk, Va., aboard the Virginia, operated by Virginia Pilot Association. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. During his career, he also sailed aboard deep sea vessels. Boatman Goff was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. LAWRENCE E. MARTIN Pensioner Lawrence E. Martin, 69, passed away May 24. Born in Georgia, he joined the SIU in t 959 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Martin sailed as a tugboat captain. From 1948 to 1953, he served in the U.S. Army. The resident of St. Rose, La. began receiving his pension in July 1980. RAYMOND J. PITRE Pensioner James L. Ward, 84, died April 19. Born in Maryland, he started his career with the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Ward sailed as a member of the engine depa.rtment. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy from 1938 to 1942. Brother Ward lived in Oakland, Calif. and began receiving his pension in October 1975. Pensioner Raymond J. Pitre, 68, began sailing with the ers in 1958 from the port of New Orleans. A native of Louisiana, he sailed as a captain. From 1947 to 1949. he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Boatman Pitre was a resident of Marrero, La. and retired in December 1994. WILBERT WILLIAMS GREAT LAKES Pensioner Wilbert Williams, 69, ~·. passed away April 1. A native of New Jersey. he joined the MC&S in 1965 in the port of San Francisco. before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Williams upgraded at the Lundeberg School and completed the steward recertification course there in 1981 . From 1950 to 1952, he served in the U.S. Army. A resident of Reno, NeY., he retired in December 1990. ROBERT C_ MeDONALD Pensioner Robert C. McDonald, 87, passed away May 29. Brother McDonald joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Delroit. The Michigan native sailed in the deck department. A resident of Powell, Ohio, he began receiving his pension in July 1977. JAMES L. WARD JAMES D. WILSON ANGEL SEDA INLAND Pensioner James D. Wilson, 69, died February 26. Born in California, he started his career with the MC&S in 1954 in the port of Los Angeles, before that union merged with the SIU's AOLIWD. He lived in Rohnert Park. Calif. and began receiving his pension in September 1970. VINCENT T. YATES Pensioner Vincent T. Yates, 83, passed away May 27. Brother Yates began sailing with the Seafnrers in 1942 from the port of Tampa. Fla. During his career, kc sailed in both the deck and engine departments. He was born in Honduras and was a. resident of Tampa. Brother Yates retired in AU8\1St 1980. PAUL M. ROBINSON Pensioner Paul M. Robinson, 74, died April 10. Born in Kentucky, he started his career with the SIU in 1972 in the port of Duluth, Minn. The engine department member last sailed in 1985 aboard the Kinsman Independent. From 1946 to 1949, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Robinson was a resident of Georgetown. Ky. and retired i.n January 1989. RAILROAD MARINE RICHARD M. DONOVAN Pensioner Richard M. Donovan, 90, passed away June 10. He joined the Seafarers in 1963 in his native New York, but initially began his sailing Continued on page 21 September 1998 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space /imitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. 1hoss issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. LAWRENCE H. GIANELLA (Oc;ean Shipholding), May 24Chairman Jeffrey P. Libby, Secrerary James E. Lewis, Deck Delegate Reynaldo Gonzales, Engine Delegace Ernest Lacunza Jr., Steward Delegate Jorge DemardH. Chairman reminded crew to apply for Training Record Books (TRBs) and STCW endorsements. Educational director suggested crew take advantage of classes at Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Steward department members informed that recer- tification for chief cooks is important. Crew reviewed recent LOG and discussed main issues. Crew reminded of importance of cleanliness and hygiene to prevent airborne illness ubonrd ship. GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Service), June 14--Chairman Miguel Rivera, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educational Director Tom Gruber, Crew discussed Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 as well as most recent report from headquarters. Educational director suggested crew members check back of z-cards for expiration date and that they view training videos on board ship. Treasurer announced $20 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT; no beefs or disputed OT reponed in steward or engine departments_ Request made for new microwave oven. vote or thanks given to steward and engine d~partments for hard work. GREEN ISLANO (Waterman Steamship), June 14-Chairman Eugene Kyzn, Secretary JQhn R@iil, Educalional Dir@dor Jim Laratta, Skward Delegate Robert Alltrt. Secretary asked for fresh stores to be loaded in Morchc~d City, N.C. He Abo thAnked rn;w for good trip and for keeping ship clean. Some disputed OT in deck department reported; none in engine or sceward deparrmems. su,_ge~tion made to chan~¢ required days for vacntion check from 120 to 75. Crew discussed starting fund to buy new refrigerators for i;rew roo11w. Request also made for new refrigerator in crew mess hall. Several other items brought up, including possibility that slop ~hest be opened weekly durinE entire trip and that hourly launch service be provided. Steward department thanked for job well done. OOGL INSPIRATION (Sea-Land service). June 7--Cnatrman Russell F. Barra~k Jr., Secretary EkQw 0Qffoh, Cn; w nQkd new ~h1it~ f6t' m~~~ rt6t yet received_ Cha.trma.n a.nd ~~~rNa.ty th:tttlced crew for good nip. Educauonal dim;mr reminded crew to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Crew asked i;ontrai;ts department to look imo crew members being able to access ni;ation benefits after working 120 days. OSPREY (Osprey-Acomarit). June 28-Chairman Robert Lindsay. Secretary Felipe Orhmda, Edurntional Director Michael McClone. Steward September 1998 Delegate Jose Guzman. Thanks given to steward department for good food and job well done. Thanks also given co deck and engine department members for greac cooperacion and in helping keep ship clean. No beefs or disp~tcd reported. President's report from LOG read, as was notice about Anthrax vaccine. Crew requested more videotapes for library in addition to weight lifting equipment. Next port; Piraeus, Greece. or SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (SeaLand Service), June 21-Chairman W. E. Stoltz, Secretary Edward Porter1 Steward Delegate Robert Seim. Chairman informed crew thut ship would be coming out of drydock in Hamburg, Germany. He also commended crew members who stayed aboard vessel in shipyard for job well done. Memorandum received and read from VP Contracts Augie Tellez reminding crew of deadline for TRBs. Suggestion made to disseminate more information on purchase plan, including yearly statement. Crew reminded of no smoking policy. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great job. Requests made for new chairs for crew lounge and messhall as well as additional mattresses. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), June I I-Chairman Robert Grubbs, Secretary Brenda Kamiya, Steward Delegate L. Rub. Educational director urged crew to take as many courses at Paul Hall Center as possible. He also stressed importance of donating lo SPAD. Cr@w informed of payoff in Eliz;;\bcth, N.J. upon ~rriv~l. Crew abQ reminded to save alqrn.inum can~ for recyding projei;t to g<;nm&t<; ship's funds. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Inquiry made as to shoregang relief aboard Crusader. Vote of thanks given to steward depanmenc and rest of crew for jobs well done. SEA-LANO EXPEIJITION (SeaLand Service), June 15---Chairman NQrb~rliJ Prats, Secretary Edgar Vazquez 1 Educational Director James Roberts. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Captain bought new TV for crew JounEe- Educational director advised crew to upgrade at Piney Point whenever po:s:sible. No beefa or di:sputed OT reported. Crew members i;ommended for jobs well done. S~A-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), June 22--Chairman Jam~~ L. Cartn, Secretary Dan Brown_ Chairman informed crew of TRB requirements_ Secretary advisell crew Chae various forms (medical. vacation. TRB. ere.) are available in his office. Educational director reminded crew to vote in upcoming elections. No beefs or disputed OT reporred. Crew informed of payoff in Elizabeth. N.J. One minuce of silence observed for departed brothers and sisters_ SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), June 15- Chairman John . B rtalin . Se retary J. . mith Edu at1onal Director Randall Firestine. Chairman urged crew to donate to SPAD. He also reminded them of importance of attending upgrading classes at Lundeberg School as well as necessity of obtaining TRBs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Service), June 28--Chairman Shawn Evans, Secretary Ruben Casio Jr., Deck Delegate Walter 0. Weaver, Engine Delegate FaiHI Abhait. Chainnan informed crew of extension of time on new run. He also reminded them to obtain TRBs by August I. Educational director urged Seafarers to hone skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed ITT reported. Discussion held on rules for receiving basic pension benefits. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif.; Manzanilla, Panama; Freeport, Bahamas; and Miami. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), July 26-Chairman Joseph Moore, Secretary Joseph C. Birke, Deck Delegate Everette Sanders, Engine Delegate William Parker, Steward Delegate Obencio Espinoza. Chairman reminded members to get TRBs as soon as possible. He announced payoff on arrival in New Orleans and thanked all departments for jobs well done. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. No beefs or disputed OT reported in deck or steward departments. Barbecue held on July 4_ Crew requested repair of VCR for crew's lounge as well as a rewinder for VCR tapes. LIBERTY WAVE (Liberty Maritime), July 26-Chairman Roger J. Reinke, Secretary Freddy L. Washington Sr., Educational Director Charles Sandino. Deck Delegate John Nichols, Steward Delegate Henry Greene. Chairman welcomed unlicensed ~pprentices from Piney Point and asked all hands to help them with their task books. Educational director informed i;rcw members about new government services course offered at Lundeberg School. He also reminded them to check z-cards for expiralion dace and co renew, if necemuy. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Hot plate needed for bridge. Next port: Haifa, Israel. LTC CALVIN P. TITUS (Maersk Line) 1 July 23-Chairman George Jordanides, Secretary Grant Armstead, Educational Director Donald Hastings, Deck Delegate Walter Ratcliffe, Engine Delegace Mohamed Ahmed, Steward Delegate Earl Castain. Thanks extended co crew for keeping messhall and lounge areas in good shape. Educational director advised crew members co upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and increase earning potential. He also stressed irnportance of contributing to SPAD_ Treasurer announced $40 in ship·s movie fund_ No beefs or dispuced OT reporred. Chairman noted great steward department aboard and that ship is a good feeder. Crew asked contracts deparrmem to look imo having prescription medicines cover dependents as well as members_ Next pon: Saipan. MAERSK CALIFORNIA (Maersk Line), July 12-Chairman James T. Martin, Secretary braham Martinez, Educational Dir tor Kevin T. cCagh. o beef or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into bringing all Maersk vessels under standard agreement. Crew requested new TV and VCR. Next ports: Charleston, S.C.; Miami; and the Panama Canal. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), July 19Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary James E. Harper, Educational Director L. Holbert, Deck Delegate Monte R. Grimes, Steward Delegate Wagner Pellerin. Chairman discussed pension plan and reminded crew mem- suggested crew take opportunity to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks for fine job. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif.; Honolulu; and Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), July 15-Chairman Robert R. Winder, Secretary Franchesca Rose, Educational Director Ray Chapman, Engine Delegate Mike Wells, Steward Delegate Mohamed Omar. Chairman noted new mattresses received July 14. He urged crew members to apply for TRBs. Those getting off at next port reminded to Feeding the Osprey Crew At a recent union meeting aboard the Osprey in the port of Wilmington, N.C., the steward department was given a vote of thanks for the great job they do. From the left are Steward Justo Lacayo, Chief Cook Jose Guzman, SA Chris Corpuz. From Wilmington, the vessel was then heading to Piraeus, Greece. bers to submit applications for TRBs by August I. Secretary and educational director urged crew to make the most of upgrading opportunities offered in Piney Point in order to keep pace with changing industry. No beefs or disputed OT reponed. Suggestions made for crew to read LOG to stay abreast of current events in maritime industry and to donate to movie fund. Next port; Long Beach, Calif. · SEA·LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), July 12-Chairman Benedid Born, Secretary Raymond S. Gai:cia, Educational Director DeMarko Shoulders, Dei;k Delegate Larry Thompson. Engine Delegate Shawn Clark, Steward Delegate Kenneth Lee. Chairman announced ship inspecCion in Long Beach, Calif_ Members need to read pamphlets and know their duties. Secretary read notice from company regarding designated smoking areas. He also reminded crew to apply for TRBs as soon as possible_ Educational director talked to crew members about educational opportunities available at Lundeberg School. He also advised them to check expiration date of z-cards and apply for STCW certificate. No beefs or disputed OT reported_ Suggestion sent to VP Contracts Augie Tellez regarding emergency trips and vacation money. Crew requested new mattresses. pillows and blankets. Thanks for job well done given to steward department. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), July 14---Chairman N. Sala. Secretary Michael Baker. Educational Director Roger Wasserman, Deck Delegate Klaus Tammler. Engine Delegate Victor Bermudez. Steward Delegate Camilo Camarena_Chairman stressed imporrance of obtaining all necessary documents needed for shipping, including TRBs. He also told them to renew z-cards, if necessary. Educational director leave rooms clean for next person. Secretary stated benefits of attending upgrading classes at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew's lounge in need of new microwave oven. Ship's electrician tried to fix old one but said it was nor possible. Special vote of thanks given to steward department for wonderful job throughout trip. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), July 8-Chairman Robert. Pagan, Secretary Michael F. Meany, Educational Director Herman Manzer, Deck Delegate Scott Grider, Steward Delegate B. Habib. Chairman thanked galley gang for great job and reminded those leaving ship to return keys. Educational director stressed need to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. Crew reminded about TRB deadline. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request put in for bigger hoses on washing machine. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), July 14-Chairman James L. Carter, Secretary Dan Brown, Educational Director Rex Bolin, Deck Delegate Mike Brown, Engine Delegate Carlos Santana, Steward Delegate Jorge Salazar. Communications received from VP Contracts Augie Tellez regarding previous suggestions made during ship's meetings. Steward advised members that all union forms available in his office. He suggested that union forms and applications be formatted to disc for better distribution of information. Educational director reminded crew of benefits of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Some beefs and disputed OT reponed in deck depanment; none reponed in engine or steward departments_ Vote of thanks given to steward department. Crew observed minute of silence in memory of depaned brothers and sisters. Next port: Elizabeth, N .J. Seafarers LOG. 19 �Refurbished Poster Collection Displayed at Paul Hall Library The World War II merchant marine poster collection at the Paul Hall Memorial Library in Piney Point, Md. has undergone a facelift. Containing 36 vintage posters, the collection has been refurbished and reframed. The restoration consisted of delicate, virtually imperceptible extension and placing the posters on linen backittg to preserve their outstanding condition. The wooden frames were selected co give uniformity co the collection, which has the visual effect of dr~wing the eye to the posters themselves rather than the frames. Rendich Meola, a former Seafarer who sailed as a deck engineer during the war and who passed away earlier this year at age 82, donated the original collection of 25 posters to the library in July 1995. He gradually added the other 11 pieces during the next three years, including three he secured just before he died. This is believed to be the largest collection of its kind. It is housed at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, which is open to the public on the first Sunday of each month, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Maritime Briefs These World War II-era posters form part of a larger collection displayed at the Paul Hall Memorial Library in Piney Point, Md. Clyde Hart is Sworn In As Maritime Administrator U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater on August 6 swore in Clyde J. Han, Jr. as administrator of the Maritime Administration. Hart's nomination had been confirmed by the Senate on July 31. "Clyde brings to the Maritime Administration a wealth of experience in both maritime issues and the broader transportation field. I look forward to working with him to continue to strengthen America's marine transportation system which plays a vital role in our economy and national security," Slater stated. Hart had served as the senior Democratic counsel for the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine since 1994. Previously. he worked in different capacities at the Interstate Commerce Commission. Remember to Check Z-Card; Renew Document,·if Necessary Thousnnds Demonstrnta According to a law that took effect in 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard requires all merchant mariners to renew their merchant mariner's documents (z-cards) in order to continue sailing. All mariners MUST possess a renewed z-card in order to sail aboard U.S.-flag vessels by the end of 1999. That means . that as of January 1. 2000. all active z-cards must have been issued no earlier than January 1, 1995. You may renew your z-card beginning one year before its expi· ration date. No merchant mariner is allowed to.ship with an expired document· (Mariners may renew their z-cards up to one year after the e.wiration date. However, mariners Fur Avundalu Wurku.-& lose their Crew of Runaway-Flag Ship Gets Back Pay Thanks to ITF Crew members aboard the runaway-flag ship MIV Oak earlier this summer received $20,000 in back wages, thanks to help from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). Don Thornton. one of the SIU's ITF inspectors, assisted the crew of the Greek- own~d, Bahamian-flag vessel in Buffalo. He overcame repeated stonewalling by the captain and the vessel owner. Diana Shipping_ The SIU is one of the more than 470 transpon-related unions around the world that comprise the London-based ITF. SIU E;r,;ecutive Vice President John Fay is chairman of the ITF's Seafarer~ Section. Sr;vr;rnl thou~~nd tr~de uniOfiists, including AFL-CIO President John Sween.ey, and other backen turned out for a rally in late July in support of employees at Avondale Industries shipyard in New Orleans. The · w~r~en v~ted f~r uni~n repre~entation in June 1993, bm since then have faced perpetual stalling tactics by Avondale. It has become the Iarge~t Nationat Labor Relations Board case in history. and che shipyard already has been cited for numcrou5 labor-law violations. Avondale also 'has been ordered m pay more than $3 million in ba~k wages and rehire 28 fired workers. Sweeney described Avondale as the "poster child" for why the nation needs stronger labor laws: that protect worlcers. The right M workers to organize is being violated "all across the country," he said. endorsement~ if they renew beyond that one-year extension.) The expiration date is five years to the day after the card was issued. Z-cards list the expiration date in Renewal Date: Dat~ 1998 1988 1999 1994 1989 1983 1978 1984 1979 1973 1968 1974"" 1969 1963 1964 1958 1953 1959 Of 1Huane6: 1993 1948 1943 1938 1954 two different locations: (1) near the mariner's photo on the front and (2) near the mariner's fingerprint on the back. For those z-cards · ex iration date, the date of issuance is oca e back of the document beside the tn print. If you have any questions concerning your z-card, contact your port agent or patrolman. 2000 1995 2001 1996 2002 1997 All z-cards have to be renewed every five years to remain active! 1949 1944 1939 Fishing Constraints Overshadow Fleet Blessing SIU fishermen particip~ted recently in the 29th annual blessing of the fleet in New Bedford, Mass., one of numerous events comprising the city's yearly Summerfest celebration. As is cus· tomary, tM flMt blessing paid tribute to those fishermen who passed away during the last year and asked for protection, good luck and safe and bountiful seas for the year ahead. Awards were given for the best-decorated boats, with the SIU-crewed Lutador (above left) taking ~econd place. The Neves (right) was another Seafarers-contracted boat that took part. But the blessing was overshadowed by concerns about what many consider unduly strict regulations governing the industry. 'We're here to bless the fleet at the same time the federal government is trying to condemn it," said Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who attended the ceremony. "We're going to insist that the federal government does not im~ose death sentences on the scallopers or any other part of this industry." A local newspaper quoted the director of the Center for Marine Science and Technology at the Univ$rSity of Muuehu~ett~-Dartmouth as saying current stock estimates sustain Frank's argument. Dr. Brian Rotnscnild described the regulations as "very onerous" and "a serious economic burden on the fleet,• a~ording to the article in the New Bedford Standard-Times. za Seataren LO& September f 998 �Hers to the Editor (Editor's note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer's intent. The LOG wel~omes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) SIU's Connection To Space Flights The untimely death of Alan Shepard recently brought back memories of life aboard the Knot ship~, which were pickei-boarn manned by sailors from our union under contract to Suwanee Steamship Company. They were on station at Ascension Island, Recife, Brazil and Capetown, South Africa, among other ports of call, as well ·as downnmgc from Cape Canaveral, Fla ___ _ My fellow Seafarer, Burt Hanback, and I had occasion to meet and greet Lt. Shepard when movies were shown in the "unassigned space" aboard our vessel, the Sword Knot, in the evenings at sea, after a day's work was done. This was during the period when space exploration was in its first stages and, as it turned out, Alan Shepard became the first man in that element. Clarence L. Comdns Butler, Pa. . .. Rotl.-ed Seafarer Keeps Congressmen Informed For what it's worth, I sent an email to the Maine congressional delegation regarding the fire aboard the cruise ship Ecstasy , a runaway sailing out of Miami in the cruise trade to the Caribbean. career in 1929 as a tugboat declchand with the Erie Railroad Co. 1 which later changed ics name 10 che Erle Lackawanna llaitroad Co_Bracher Donovan was a residem of Cranford, N.J. He be~rtn receiving hfo pension in <ktober 1965. I contact the senators and my congressman every time I have something I think they should know related to U.S. maritime trade issues, and hope that I am able in some small way to keep them on their toes. Every time I read or hear about another fire or grounding of these runaways, it really gets my blood boiling. and I let them all know about it... I know Congressman John Baldacci is on our team. I sailed out of Boston in the '60s and early '70s as a member of Ed Reilly's Navy, and was proud to be a Seafarer, and haven't changed my attitude yet about the greatest union in the world. I send my greetings also to John Fay. He was the port agent in Boston when I caught the ST Orion Planet in August of 1961, and I'll never forget what a fine gentleman and considerate brother John was to the Boston gang. I'm 64 now and hardly fit for duty anymore, but wish I could be back sailing again with all my old pals from the SIU. Fred F. Carroll Belfast, Maine [The following is a C{)py of a letter sem by 1he master of the HM/ Astrachem to Luis Escobar folfowing Escobar's recem graduation/ram che recertified steward program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. (see page 7).] Officers, Crew Praise Escobar's Performance On behalf of my e an ~ crew of the HM I Astrachem, we would like to congratulate you on your graduation from the steward Pensioner Samuel E. Ratz, 79, passed away June 6. A native of New Jmey, he began sailing with the Sea· farer~ in 1960 from the pon: of ==--=--.::...._-=:_...:= New York_He worked primarily for the Pennsylvania Railroad as a bridge motorman. A WWII veteran, he r;erved in me U.S. Anny from 1942 m 1945. He was a resident of Deltona, Fla. and began rooeiving his pension in 1969. Recertified Steward Looks Back Twenty years ago, Chief Steward Edward P Dunn caught this 1a-toot, 1,400-povnd tigar sharK off the coast of Panama. The ship was the Erna Eli2~b~th, a Hudson Waterways tanker. He told th~ Seafarers LOG that he needed the assistance of the deck department to help haul the denizen of the deep on board. Last month. Dunn suooeededin another big achievement-he 9rMuatM from tM r~eanifiM st2wards program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. (see page 7). September 1998 re ertification program at th Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. You exemplify the dedicated professional that the Seafarers International Union is striving to produce through its excellent courses and curriculum at Piney Point You are a man who truly loves his job, and you spare no effort in giving your best to the crew of the HM/ Astrachem. Every meal is an adventure in fine dining. The local restaurants at the ports we visit receive no business from our crew because the best meals can be found in "Escobar's Kitchen." When the men come off deck or out of the enginerooin, they know they ~an look forward to a great meat and a friendly smile from you. . You perform every aspect of your job in a dedicated, professional manner, from your record keeping, to ordering your provisions, to the superb level of clean- line that OU mruntain throughout your pace . We, the officers and crew of the HM/ Astrachem, would like you to know we appreciate all the things you do on a daily ba 1 to make our lives more pleasant in our "home away from home." Michael R. Tierney Master, HM/ Astrachem 1991 fire. The Hamlet, N.C. plant's fire exit doors were illegally locked and blocked, leaving the workers no escape. The t 1-year-old plant had never once been inspected by federal or state safety and health inspectors before the fire. Patrick E.Gorman. former president of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America, died at age 88 in 1980. He said . " ... without oroanization. education. and unity, nothino else matters for labor. And since labor is the leaven of democracy, without labor, vigorous. alert. united, and intellioent the nation and democracy perish: 2 The Bubers, Beautician:;, and Allied Industries 1Union merged with the UFCW in ~O . OOO·member 1980. Reuther. president of the 1untilWaller UnitM Auto workers from 1946 his death in 1970, was born in 1907. President of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) prior to its merger with the AFL, Reuther was a strong supporter of union political action . He said, "There's a direct relationship between the breadbox and the ballot box. and what the union fights tor and wins at the bargaining table can be taken away in the legislative halls." .4) Twenty-live workers at the I. nonunion Imperial Foods poultry processing plant were Killed in a ~12 Union Label Week. Buying U"' American-made products helps our economy by providing JoM. Buying union helps even more by providing good jobs with fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. Get the word out this week: Look for the Union Label. Addams was born in 1860. Aco-winner of the Nobel Prize in 61931Jane , she worked for peace, social welfare, and women's rights. Her socaneo setUement houses served many workers, including immigrant families who labored in Chicago's packinghouses. She also was one of the founders of the Women'sTrade Union League (WTUL). The WTUL was formed to educate women about the advantaoes of union member.:hip, to support women'sdemands for better working conditions, and to raise awareness about the exploitation of the rising number of women workers. Labor Day. The first Monday in September was established as a legal holiday on June 28, 1894 when President Grover Cleveland sioned an act proclaiming it into · law. 7 ln1981 ,400,000unionmembers marched in labor's first Solidarity Day demonstration in Washington, D.C. to protest Reagan Administration policies. 19 Upton Sinclair was born in 1878 in Baltimore, Md.Sinclair was the author of the 1906 novel The Jungle. an indictment of packinghouse employers' exploitation of workers. The shocking conditions revealed in the book brought about corrective actions including legisla· lion for stricter inspection laws. 20 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and -file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employtr~ . Mtmhtrg ghould get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe chere have been violations of their ~hippi_ng Qr seniority rights as contained in che contra~ts between the union and the employers, they should notify I.he Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez., Chainnan 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 directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions: under which an SIU member works a.nd lives aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for ovenime (OT) on Lhe 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 nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. IL also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harrnful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sepcember 1960 meetings in all constitutional port!:. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry our this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required co 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. to CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. The~e right~ are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no rnember may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color. sex. national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION - SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objeccs and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All ~ontributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further 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 righcs have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The,address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Au th Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Seafarers LOG 21 �Lundeberg School Graduating Classes L HARRY .;?~~· LIFEBO~j BCLASS SCHOO.L _~, {5< . Trainee Lifeboat Class 578-Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 578 are (from left, kneeling) Kevin McArd~ll. Peggy WilsM , Jason Wyant. Charles Branch, Anderson Saco, (second row) Jeromy Vaughan, Joey Jordan, Korron Richardson, Bobby Brown Jr., Kenneth Bing and Ben Cusic (instructor). Radar-Earning their radar endorsements on July 24 are (from left, kneeling) Charles .Gordon, Lester Vickers, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) Juan Rochez, Frank Claridge, Allan McCoy and Richard Grubbs. Upgraders Lifeboat-Upgrading graduates of the July 24 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Denyse Sineath. Abdulrahman Monaser, (second row) Louis Valencia, Maximo Lacayo and Michael Smith (instructor) . Upgraders Lifeboat-Completing the upgraders lifeboat class on July 24 are (from left, kneeling) Ali M. Mohamed, Santos Antonio, James P. Canada, James Marchiano, Tom Gilliland (instructor}, {second row} Timothy Kotsis, Walter Sainvil, Guy Butler, Brian Morris. Dwight King, James Davi$, (third row) James Duggan. Ronald E. Allen, David Rankin. Richard Hicks and Anthony Pacely Jr. Pumproom Maintenance-Engine department members receiving their pumproom maintenance endorsements on August 7 are (from left) Jim Shaffer (instructor), Pompey B. Alegado, Willie Franks, Steve Rollins, Donald Lumpkins, Osiris Diety. John G. Knott, Leonides Baca I, Jose Vazquez and Thomas Keseru. Basic Firefighting-SIU members graduating from the basic firefighting class on July 17 are (from left, kn~~ling) Kamal Ismail. Patrick Briggs, Bruee Zeigler, Lem Lewis, Clarence Tyler, (~~cl'.lnd rl'lw) Kenneth Mclamb, Fred CintoriM, Jim C. Liu , James Wil~on, Carlito V. Epi~il'.leo , (third row) Stormie Combs (instructor), Michael Oavidson, Farid Zaharan, George B. Loek~tt and Hugh McAllister. Academic-Steve W. Bigelow (above, right) is presented with acertificate of achievement for completing the full curriculum in English 101 (composition and rhetoric) from his instructor, Peggy Densford. Below, he is awarded another certificate, this one in college mathematics, from Instructor Rick Prucha. Academic-In photo at right, Robert Richer receives hi3 certificates for completion of th@ Mathematie5 101 and English 101 courses from English Instructor Peggy Densford. In photo directly ~bov~. Steward Department member Vicki Holloway displays Mr achievements in computer basics, WorldP@rf@ct 5.1 tutorial and Math 099 (Developmental Math II). 22 Seafarers LOG September 1998 �. .. 'l.U.NDEBERG $CHOOL Safety Specialty Courses .· "199/J' UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE ·. ·:·,·.·:· ....:;:: ·:·:·:::·::;·;·:::::::'...:·· ....::.:.::(::;:::/':','\'.:':'.:'.'.'.''."' The following is the schedule for classes beginning in September though the Tanker Familiarization/ end of the year at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located Assistant (DL) at the P'ul ~an Center for Maritime Training and Edu~~tion in Pi~ey Point, !'1~· ;/Al( "'. :·him:s are·geared to improve the job skill~ . .P.f::S~~~ers . 3:~g,:to '.P.fP.~ot~::.:~lj~: .·: · American.. maritime industry. · ··· ·. . . . · LNG Familiarization (includes 2 weeks offirefighting) ..... Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the mem: .:.:.~ti!·~~bip~:;:,flj~ mariti111e H1~~stcy and-"-in times of conflict-the nation's security. . . : : : .:. :fSruderits attending any of these classes should check in the Saturday bef()rt .:.'.: tfie~.~.J~Qurse J s start d"Je. The.courses listed here ii:J.tig:·:·:~~:·:thc. st~ .date$:;·:·:·:·:·: . . . . :. ·· will begin promptly on the mom- Start Date Date of Completion September 14 October 12 November 9 October 3 October 31 November 28 October 12 October 30 September 7 September 21 October S September 12 September 26 October lQ .November z.:. . . . . Nn\l.~l.Jlber Novetrtber 16·:... . . . ··s~at~rs who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the .":.:.:'[~~hd~b~t~. $cho~l may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. · . .. · ~dvanced Firefighting 7 November30 · November 21 . Decembers October 12 October 19 November2 October.24 October 31 November 14 September 25 October 22 · November 20 .l.)ecember 18 September 19 October 17 September 7 October S Date of C()mpletion UPGRADING APPLICATION Wi1h 1his application, COPIES of the following must be sent : One hundred and twenty days sea time for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior co 1he dace your c:la.u starts, USM MD (i·card) front and back, front page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, a.nd qualifying sea.time Jor the course if it is (l JO) Name _ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Addre~s----------------------------- Coast Guard cesced. All FOWF. AB and QMED applicam~· mus1 submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $135 wirh rheir application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE Telephone----------Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member BEGIN END DATE DATE Date of Birth ----~------,- CJ Inland Waters Member CJ If tli1? following information is tMt Ji.lll!d out completely, your application will nor be prousud. S~Hti' security# Book# - - - - - - - - - - Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ _ Department --------~ U.S. Citizen'. Yes D No D Home Port Endorsemem(s) or License(s) now held ___________ __ __ LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ Rating: _ _ __ Date On; _ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ Are you a graduate.of the SHLSS trainee program? LJ Yes D No If yes, c1ass # - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - Have you anended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Cl Yes Cl No If yes, coursc(s) taken _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ [)Q yo'" 0 Yes hold the U.S. Coa.st Guard Lifeboatman 0 NQ Firefighting; Primary language spoken September 1998 D Yes D Endeir~~m~nt? No CPR: D Yes D No - Date Off: SIG~ATURB - -- -- -- -- - - -- - 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, contacl your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Admissions Office, P.O. Box 75. Piney Point, MD 20674:.0075. 9198 The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School uf Seamanship at the Paul HaJI Center for Maritime Training and E.ducation is a private. non-profit. equal opportunity instirution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified. of illly rate. nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. ·Seafarers LOG 23 �Seafarers Scholarships Applications now are being accepted from Seafarers and their spouses and dependent children for the 1999 Seafarers scholarship program. See page 14 for additional information. Graduation Day Tunu Into Fa.mily Day at Piney Point Families play a very impor- tant role in the Jives of met each other. Paulette Catalina Escobar was born in Columbia and still lives there while Paula Andrea Escobar was born in the U.S. and lives in Buffalo, N. Y. They had spoken to each other on the phone, written to one another over the yearst but circumstances had kept them from actually seeing Seafarers. Many of the benefits gained by members in recent contract negotiating sessions are designed to help those left behind when Seafarers recum to their vessels. Loved ones share in the joy of a family member coming Paula Andrea Escobar (left) meets her sister, home after months at sea and and meeting until August 3 when Luis Paulene Catalina Escobar, for the first time. celebrate when their special made arrangements for the two to be in Piney Point. Seafarer successfully completes an upgrading course at In an emotional statement to the the Paul Hall Center's membership. Luis told his fellow Lundeberg School of SeamanSeafarers how proud he was to be part ship. of the union, how he considered every This was especially evident SIU member to be an extension of his last month when three graduown family. Then he introduced his ating recertified stewards had family to the members. and that is family members attending the when the sisters realized they were monthly Seafarers meeting at together in the same place at the same Piney Point to cheer their hustime for the first time. band. father. brother. uncle or The two ran to each other in the cousin on. auditorium as the membership applauded. Luis came Hawscpiper Donald Matozi applauded as his brother, from the stage and joined them in a group hug. The trio Ronald Malozi , received his cenificate signifying his then made their way to the stage where Luis, tears runcompletion of the ·highest curriculum for galley gang ning down his cheeks, reintroduced them to the audimembers. Both brothers began their careers in the ence. Lundeberg School's trainee program. Donald has worked After the meeting, Luis explained he worked with varhis way up to hold an engineer's license. ious members of his family to bring the sisters together. Showing support for their father and husband was the 1 Paulette stayed with Luis father who brought her to family of Edward Dunn. They traveled from New York Piney Pointt while Paula was with the rest of the family. to share in his spe,ial day. No one told the sisters what was going to happen. Hovrever the largest gathering of family members in "I planned it this way because I wanted to share my the auditorium belonged co Luis Escobar. who sails joy with everyone," Luis stated. "This is what family is from the port of Santurce, P.R. 1 The I I-year SIU member brought his relatives togeth· all about and my union is part of my family.' Family members photographed and videotaped the er for a very special reason that he wanted to share with gpecial occasion. Paula and Paulette spent a couple days his SIU brothers and sisters. with each other before returning to their homes. Escobar has two teenage daughters who had never 1 New Recertified Steward Luis Escobar introduces his daughters to the membership. Paula Andrea (left) from New York and Paulette Catalina from Columbia had never met each other prior to last month's union meeting in Piney Point. Showing affection to their father are Seafarer Luis Escobar (right) and his brother. Escobar family member~ took 6f pMt6grApM to ~t¢1'~~ commemorate tne meeting of Lui5 EMobe.r's daughters a~ w4:'11 a~ his grad· ue.tion from the steward recertificatiM pr~grem. Steward � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1998 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DOT OUTLINES CASE FOR STRONGER U.S. FLEET IN REPORT TO CONGRESS PLANS FINALIZED FOR FIRE FIGHTING SCHOOL SIU TO CREW SURVEY SHIP USNS HENSON AFL-CIO LAUNCHES 7-POINT CAMPAIGN TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SCHOOL’S RADAR TRAINING ON COURSE FOR UPGRADE PENN CREWS RATIFY 5-YEAR PACT BILLS FOR VETERANS’ EXTENSION GAIN SUPPORT EXPRESS MARINE BOATMEN SAVE 2 IN DELAWARE RIVER ECSTASY FIRE EXPOSES PROBLEMS ON RUNAWAY-FLAG CRUISES NEW LEGISLATION ATTACKS JONES ACT THIRD BOB HOPE RO/RO VESSEL, USNS SEAY, CHRISTENED LAKES’ CARGOES STAY AHEAD OF LAST YEAR’S STRONG PACE ITF COMPILING LIST TO HELP STEVEDORES THIRTEEN STEWARDS IMPART VALUE OF FAMILY AND EDUCATION SPEAK TO MEMBERS DURING RECERTIFICATION CEREMONY SEAFARERS HELP STABILIZE GROUNDED TANKER IN P.R. MIRADOR HELPED USNS SHUGHART GET OFF TO GOOD START ADVISORY BOARD GET RESULTS LNG CREWS EYE UPGRADING OPPORTUNITIES, DEMONSTRATE SOLID COMMITMENT TO SAFETY SIU BOATMEN DIG INTO PORT EXPANSION REFURBISHED POSTER COLLECTION DISPLAYED AT PAUL HALL LIBRARY GRADUATION DAY TURNS INTO FAMILY DAY AT PINEY POINT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/01/1998 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 60, No. 9 1998 Periodicals Seafarers Log