Seafarers Log: Vol. 64 No. 12 (2002-12-01)

American Tern
Joins SIU Fleet

Atlantic Forest
Ref lags U.S.
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SIU Web Site
Gets Upgrade
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Congress Passes
Port Security Bill

Volume 64, Number 12 December 2002

SIU-Crewed Cornhusker State Honored
For Supporting 'Enduring Freedom'
SIU members aboard the RRF ship
Cornhusker State were among the first U.S.
civilians to support Operation Enduring
Freedom- the nation's war against terrorism.
Last month, those Seafarers were honored by
Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and
Maritime Administrator Capt. William
Schubert, who presented them with the
Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal during a Nov. 15 ceremony in Newport News, Va. At left, Mineta (cen­
ter) and Schubert (nght) present a medal to Bosun Scott Palen. Aoove, SIU VP Gov't Services Kermett
Mangram (left) joins Seafarers (from left) Dionce Bright, Gualberto Mirador, Leander Garrett, Ryan
Neathery, Scott Palen and Ricky Langley before the ceremony. Page 3.

Seafarers soon will crew the

American Tern (left)-a newly con­

tracted, reflagged and renamed ves­

sel-for the U.S. Military Sealift

Command (MSC). Formerly called

the Kariba and sailing under the

Liberian flag, the vessel now will fly

the Stars and Stripes and principally

will be used to support Operations

Deep Freeze and Pacer Goose, the

annual resupply missions, respec­

tively, to McMurdo Base in Antarctica

and Thule Air Force Base in

Greenland. Page 4.

Tacoma-Area Seal arers
Welcome SIU President
At the SIU hall in Tacoma, Wash.

and aboard ships in the area,

Seafarers recently welcomed SIU

President Michael Sacco (right) and

Exec. VP John Fay for discussions

on a wide range of important, time­

ly matters. Here, Recertified

Steward Brenda Kamiya greets

Sacco aboard the Cape Island.
Pages 12-13.

Bosuns Credit Union, School
For Great Career Opportunities
When the SIU's newest class of the Paul Hall Center for

recertified bosuns addressed Maritime Training Education

the November membership have helped them. At left,

meeting in Piney Point, Md., Recertified Bosun Gregory

many of the Seafarers offered Agren (left) shows Unlicensed

compelling firsthand stories Apprentice Edward Tanaka how

about how both the union and to tie a bowline knot. Page 7.



President's Report
Well-Eamecl Praise

On behalf of the entire union, I extend congratulations to our SIU
brothers and sisters aboard the Cornhusker State who recently
received the U.S. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal. Clearly,

the recognition is well-deserved, and I couldn't be
more proud.

As reported in this issue, SIU members on the
Cornhusker State were some of the first
Americans to mobilize for Operation Enduring
Freedom. Their work and their dedication drew
strong praise from U.S. Labor Secretary Norman
Mineta and U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt.

Michael Sacco William Schubert during the medal ceremony last
month in Virginia.

The Cornhusker States performance reminds us that although the
war on terrorism is different than past conflicts, it's apparent that the
U.S. Merchant Marine will continue playing an important role in this
campaign. That's one thing that doesn 't change: When the nation
needs us, we deliver!

Along those lines, during recent meetings aboard SIU-contracted
ships and in the union halls, I was encouraged by the readiness of our
membership to answer the call to defend our nation, whenever the
call comes. We know our role. We know what's at stake. Our hearts
may be preparing for the holidays, but our minds and bodies are pre­
pared to serve our country. And you'd better believe we'll deliver the
goods-just like our brothers and sisters on the Cornhusker State.

Polltlcal Action
I also congratulate all the Seafarers who participated in grassroots

political activities across the country leading up to last month's elec­
tions. Very often, those types of behind-the-scenes activities are diffi­
cult in that they involve sacrificing personal time. They may even
seem thankless.

But, believe me, the efforts are worthwhile and appreciated. Our
membership is exceptional when it comes to being politically active.
We study the issues. We attend rallies and man phone banks for pro­
maritime candidates. We contribute to SPAD, our union's voluntary
political action fund.

It is noticed and it definitely makes a difference in the ongoing
struggle to continue revitalizing the U.S.-flag fleet.

As for the elections themselves, our outlook really doesn't waver.
We support those who support the U.S. Merchant Marine- period.
Many of our good friends, from both political parties, are returning
to Congress. Now that the elections are over, we will work with the
new faces on Capitol Hill and at the state and local levels of govern­
ment to educate them on the importance of our issues and industry.

Voices of Experience
At last month's membership meeting in Piney Point, the union's

newest class of recertified bosuns offered some interesting and
encouraging words about the SIU and the Paul Hall Center for
Maritime Training and Education. A lot of their quotes appear on
page 7.

In a nutshell, many of the bosuns said that the SIU and the school
helped them tum their lives around and offered them a true career,
not just a job. They also urged the unlicensed apprentices in the audi­
ence to apply themselves and take advantage of the opportunities that
exist with the school and the union.

Those opportunities are real. The recertified bosuns, recertified
stewards and QMEDs are living proof. As several said last month,
the school is first-class all the way, from the facilities to the instruc­
tors and staff. The courses are designed to promote career advance­
ment and boost general academic studies, too.

I encourage all eligible Seafarers to upgrade whenever possible
and get the most out of the Paul Hall Center. The school is there for
your benefit. Don't waste the opportunity.

Happy Holldays
With the season upon us, I extend my warmest wishes for safe,

happy holidays to all active and retired SIU members and their fami­
lies. I remain thankful for the SIU family and your consistently
strong support.

Volume 64, Number 12 December 2002

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Union Upgrades Web Site
Five years after first venturing

into "cyberspace," the SIU in late
October launched a vastly rebuilt
version of its web site, located at
www.seafarers.org.

The revamped site includes
information about the union and
the Paul Hall Center for Maritime
Training and Education, links to
other useful sites, and a greatly
improved "search" function,
among other content.

"Although numerous additions
had been made to the old site over
the years, the new site is a big
improvement, both in terms of
content and appearance," said
SIU Secretary-Treasurer David
Heindel, who helped oversee
development. "I encourage all
Seafarers who use the internet to
check out the new site."

The home page includes a reg­
ularly updated listing of upcom­
ing membership meetings, links
to top stories from the current
edition of the Seafarers LOG,
SIU and industry news briefs
(under the heading "Heard at
Headquarters"), and the first few
lines of a profile of the union (for
first-time visitors). It also fea­
tures a "Job Info" link which
directs visitors to information
about the Paul Hall Center's unli­
censed apprentice and veterans'
programs, respectively, as well as
an electronic form for mariners
interested in joining the union.

In the "About the SIU" sec­
tion, visitors will find the full SIU
profile, an article detailing SIU
and U.S. maritime history, a list
of the union's executive board
(including photos) and a list of
Seafarers International Union of
North America affiliates.

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The new-look home page includes news briefs, a list of upcoming mem­
bership meetings and more.

The section titled "Member
Benefits & Resources" features a
complete list of upcoming mem­
bership meetings, White House
and congressional links, labor
and maritime links, download­
able benefits applications, and a
list of all SIU halls.

To date, the site's largest sec­
tion is the one covering the Paul
Hall Center. Its content includes a
school overview and history,
information for contacting the
admissions office, a download­
able upgrading application, up­
coming course dates, course
descriptions, information on the
apprentice program, and a re­
membrance of the late SIU
President Paul Hall.

Finally, the Seafarers LOG
section includes selected articles
and photos from the current and
immediately previous editions of

the union's monthly newspaper,
tips for submitting story ideas
(including staff email addresses)
and information on how to sub­
scribe. Older LOG articles (from
July 2002 on) may be accessed
through the search function.

The internet is a global net­
work of computers which any
other properly configured com­
puter may access. It originated in
1969 as the result of a U.S.
Department of Defense project
that connected the Stanford
Research Institute, UCLA, UC
Santa Barbara and the University
of Utah. The world wide web is a
segment of the internet created by
Swiss scientists in 1989. De­
velopment of today's most popu­
lar browsers followed a few years
later, and the web's popularity
skyrocketed.

Council Memorializes Ed Pulver
The Jersey City (N.J.)

Municipal Council has approved
a city ordinance creating the
"Edward B. Pulver Way," memo­
rializing the late SIUNA vice
president. The council unani­
mously approved the ordinance
Oct. 23. A dedication ceremony
is planned for late March 2003.

Edward B. Pulver Way will be
the address of Washington Street
from Dudley Street to the south­
ern terminus of Washington
Street at the Morris Canal. A
Korean War Memorial is being
built at the southern end of the
street.

Brother Pulver passed away
May 26 at age 78. A Jersey City
native; he was a tireless philan­
thropist and dedicated trade
unionist.

"The ordinance is very appro­
priate and a great way to remem­
ber our good friend and brother,"
noted SIU President Michael
Sacco. "Ed did so much to help
others. He was a true humanitar­
ian and a tremendous leader for
the union."

The ordinance recaps Pulver's

Edward B. Pulver

overwhelming record of gen­
erosity. Among other activities,
he founded several organizations
which helped immigrants adjust
to U.S. society without sacrific­
ing their heritage. He belonged
to numerous community and
c1v1c groups including the
National Executive Board of the
Labor Council for Latin
American Advancement, and the
Hudson County (N.J.) Economic
Development Corporation. He

served as executive vice presi­
dent of the Filipino and
Americans As One organization
and as president of the Hudson
County SPCA. Additionally, he
served on the board of directors
for the Hudson County School of
Technology as well as for Saint
Francis Hospital and Christ
Hospital.

On the labor side, his associa­
tion with the Seafarers dated
back more than 50 years. He
headed the SIU's office in Jersey
City. Pulver was the president
and a founding member of the
Hudson County Central Labor
Council, and served on the state
AFL-CIO executive board. He
was a delegate to several Demo­
cratic national conventions.

Pulver lived in Bayonne, N.J.
for the past 35 years. He began
sailing in the 1940s on railroad
tugs in the New York/New Jersey
harbor. He became active in the
SIU when the fleet he helped
organize elected to affiliate with
the organization's Inland Boat­
man's Union.

Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be
closed Wednesday, January 1, 2003 for the observance of

New Year's Day and Monday, January 20f 2003 for the observance of
Marlin Luther King Jr. s birthday (unless an emergency arises). Normal

business hours will resume the following workday.



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'Duty, Loyalty and Service'

SIU Members, Cornhusker State Honored ·
For Support of Operation Enduring Freedom

SIU members aboard the aux­
iliary crane ship Cornhusker
State received the Merchant
Marine Expeditionary
Medal-presented by U.S.
Secretary of Transportation
Norman Mineta and U.S.
Maritime Administrator Capt.
William Schubert-during a cere­
mony Nov. 15 in Newport News,
Va. Seafarers received the medals
for their professional support of
America's war against terrorism.

Additionally, Mineta and
Schubert presented the U.S. Mar­
itime Administration's (MarAd's)
Professional Ship Award to the
Cornhusker State for supplying
what the agency described as
"exceptional service in providing
cargo operations and transporta­
tion of equipment during Opera­
tion Enduring Freedom."

The vessel is operated by SIU­
contracted Interocean Ugland
Management (IUM).

"For six months without relief,
the Cornhusker State and crew
supported the ongoing war
against terrorism," said Mineta.
' In years to come, history will
recall the valiant service of the
Comhusker State and crew with
the three simple word : duty,
loyalty and service."

IU Government Services
Di' i ion Vice President Kermett

angram and orfolk, a.
Port nt org Kenny were
a ong t e IU officials who
attended the ceremony at the 23rc1

treet Pier.

According to MarAd, the
Professional Ship Award "is
given to non-military ships that
achieve the highest degree of
readiness, performance, efficien­
cy, reliability, productivity and
safety. Ships th.at receive this
prestigious award have distin­
guished themselves through out­
standing accomplishments or sig­
nificant mission contributions to
the United States and the
American people."

The Merchant Marine Ex­
peditionary Medal, first approved
in 1990 for mariners who partici­
pated in Operations Desert Shield
and Desert S'torm, may be pre­
sented to mariners who serve
aboard U.S.-flag ships in support
of operations involving the U.S.
military and national interests.

The Cornhusker State is 610
feet long and is part of MarAd's
civilian-crewed Ready Reserve
Force (RRF). All RRF ships are
owned by MarAd and managed
by private American companies.

As part of Operation Enduring
Freedom, Seafarers and members
of the American Maritime
Officers (AMO) aboard the
Cornhusker State were deployed
in the Indian Ocean without relief
or any port visits for six months.
In announcing last month's
awards, MarAd noted, "The RRF
hip, crew, and the supporting

maritime industry lived up to
President Bush's rally, 'We will
not tire, we will not falter, we will
not fail, ' in his September 20,

Union, Company Officials
Tackle Key Safety Issues

SIU Safety Directors from
across the country met last month
at the Paul Hall Center for
Maritime Training and Education
in Piney Point, Md. to hone their
skills and study the latest happen­
ings in the maritime industry.

Their agenda for the fourth
annual SIU ·Safety Directors
Conference included training
record book (TRB) audits, con­
flict · resolution, STCW require­
ments, effective communication,
fire fighting training and more.

. They received safety presenta-

tions from SIU-contracted Alaska
Tanker Co. and Dyn Marine, and
also met with representatiyes of
the SIU's various departments to
review key procedures that
impact the individual Seafarer's
interactions with headquarters
and the ports.

"It was an excellent course,
very valuable," stated SIU
Norfolk, Va. Safety Director
Samuel Spain. "The program
helps you work with people and
promotes safety. The presenta­
tions from the companies were

ATC Labor Relations Director Bill Cole (above right) and Dyn Marine
Shipboard Crewing Manager Jake Jacobs (below right) addressed the
safety directors last month at the Paul Hall Center. Among other key
topics, Cole discussed ATC's safety initiatives and the importance of
having the whole crew work together "before potential safety problems
become accidents." Jacobs (also standing in photo above) discussed
communications skills, including how messages may become distort­
ed, and how effective communication can promote problem-solving
and safety.

2001, address to Congress."
SIU members who received

medals included Bosun Scott
Palen, ABs Michael Borders,
Laurentis Colbert, Phillip Har­
mon, William Humphrey, Jesus
Olbes, David Roof and Stacey
Twiford, OSs Jose Cuevas and
Justin Koger, Electrician Jay
Clothier, QMED Brad Neathery,
OMUs Kurt Benjamin, Ken­
neth Garner and Anthony
Neathery, GUDEs Brandon
Harold and Ricky Langley,
Chief Steward Charles Scott,
Chief Cook Ronnie Hall and SAs
John Noel, Robert Weeks and
Talib Aekins.

In addition to Mineta, partici­
pants in the ceremony included
U.S. Maritime Administrator
Capt. William Schubert; U.S.
Rep. Robert "Bobby" Scott (D­
Va. ); Mr. Joseph Schumacher,
representing U.S. Rep. Jo Ann
Davis (R-Va.); IUM President
Jorge Aguirre; and MarAd South
Atlantic Region Director Nuns
Jain.

The Cornhusker State initially
was activated in 1991 to support
the allied coalition's mission in
Operations Desert Shield and
De ert Storm. In 1994, with only
five day notice, the crew set sail
for Haiti where the Cornhusker
Stat~ effectively supported the
humanitilrian peacekeeping mis­
sion Operation Uphold Demo­
cracy for 74 days.

great, especially the parts about
how they've implemented vari­
ous safety programs."

SIU New Orleans Safety
Director Chris Westbrook de­
scribed the conference as "very
informative. One thing that really
stood out was the (presentation
on the) Alaska Tanker Company
(ATC) safety program. The way
they relate to crews, actually rid-

Photo courtesy of MarAd
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta (left) and U.S.
Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert (center) present the
Expeditionary Medal to SIU member Jay Clothier.

ing the ships to promote safety,
that says a lot. When they're
actually aboard the ships carry­
ing the message, it puts it in per­
spective."

Participating safety directors
included Spain, Westbrook,
Harold "Duke" Bryan (Tacoma),

Receiving their
~... Merchant Marine

Expeditionary
Medals and
copies of the com­
mendation are AB
Stacey Twiford,
QMED Brad
Neathery and
Chief Cook
Ronnie Hall.

Jeff Turkus (Wilmington), Steve
Ruiz (Jacksonville), Frank Iver­
son (Honolulu), Todd Brdak
(Algonac), William McLaughlin
(Brooklyn), Kenny Moore
(Houston), Amancio Crespo
(Santurce) and Archie Ware (San
Francisco) . .

As part of the conference, Paul Hall Center Safety Director James
Hanson discusses the importance of including certain types of infor­
mation on shipboard safety reports.

Atlantic Forest Reflags U.S.
Seafarers Crew LASH Ship in Rotterdam

SIU members began crewing the newly reflagged LASH (lighter
aboard ship) vessel Atlantic Forest Nov. 14 in Rotterdam.

The newly contracted ship, owned by Waterman Steamship, is part
of the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). It formerly flew the
Russian flag before donning the Stars and Stripes.

The SIU contract covering the Atlantic Forest includes the premier
"Plan G" medical benefits, participation in the Seafarers Money
Purchase Pension Plan, and vacation benefits at an accrual rate of l 4-
for-30. ·

Built in 1983, the Atlantic Forest is 862 feet long and I 05 feet wide.
It is equipped with a 500 metric ton LASH gantry crane, and has a
capacity of 82 LASH barges.



American Tern
Joins SIU Fleet

Seafarers soon will crew the
American Tern-a newly con­
tracted, reflagged and renamed
vessel-for the U.S. Military
Sealift Command (MSC).

Formerly called the Kariba
and sailing under the Liberian
flag, the vessel now will fly the
Stars and Stripes and principally
will be used to support Operations
Deep Freeze and Pacer Goose, the
annual resupply missions, respec­
tively, to McMurdo Base in
Antarctica and Thule Air Force
Base in Greenland. In the interim
between missions, according to
MSC officials, the ship also will
move ammunition, general cargo
and fleet hospitals. MSC-char­
tered operations are scheduled to
begin this month, when the ship
reports to Port Hueneme, Calif.

SIU-contracted Osprey Ship
Management won the contract
from MSC to operate the vessel.
Under the pact, which could last
as long as 51 months, Seafarers
who crew the Tern will receive
medical benefits to the premier
Plan G level-which includes
100 percent (reasonable and cus­
tomary) prescription coverage for
Seafarers and their dependents­
and a vacation benefit of 14 days
for every 30 days worked (in­
creasing to 15 for 3 0 on the sec­
ond anniversary of the contract).
As of press time for the Seafarers
LOG, the vessel was in dry dock
in Jacksonville, Fla., being fitted
with features required by its char­
ter.

The American Tern replaces

the Green Wave, which had been
under charter by MSC since 1984
on the Antarctic route. A larger
vessel, the Tern is a 12-year-old
German ship. According to offi­
cials, the vessel boasts about one­
third more cargo space, a higher
ice rating and is 10 years newer
than the Green Wave.

Although the American Tern
won't look much bigger that the
Green Wave-at 521 feet it is only
14 feet longer and seven feet
wider- the vessel can carry 977
shipping containers (milvans)
compared to 594 on the Green
Wave. Each milvan, which mea­
sures 8-by-8-by-20-feet, weighs
5,000 pounds empty and up to
40,000 full and holds the equiva­
lent of an airplane load.

The American Tern has three
on-board cranes, compared to
four on the Green Wave, but those
on the newer ship are larger and
can lift more, officials pointed
out. Additionally, the American
Tern is more suited for icy condi­
tions than the Green Wave.

McMurdo Station is Antarc­
tica's largest community. Situated
on the southern tip of Ross Island,
2,200 miles due south of New
Zealand, the station serves as the
logistics hub for half the conti­
nent. Thule Air Base is located
900 miles south of the North Pole
and 950 miles north of the Arctic
Circle. MSC is the ocean trans­
portation provider for the Depart­
ment of Defense. The command
operates more than 120 active
ships daily around the world.

SIU ITF Inspectors Help
Crews Collect More Than
$550,000 in Back Wages

It has been a busy and produc­
tive year for the SIU's Inter­
national Transport Workers'
Federation (ITF) inspectors, who
have secured more than $550,000
in back pay for crews on run­
away-flag vessels and other for­
eign-flag ships.

In one recent case, ITF
Inspector Arthur Petitpas and ITF
Assistant Coordinator Enrico
Esopa (both of the SIU) secured
more than $138,000 in back
wages for Croatian mariners
aboard the Malta-flagged vessel

MSC Zrin in early October. The
crew hadn't been paid in five
months. Petitpas met with them
aboard the ship in Baltimore and
then in Newport News, Va.,
where he had the vessel arrested
following repeated delays in pay­
ing the crew. A few hours later,
the back pay arrived.

In other recent cases involving
SIU ITF inspectors:

• On a routine ship inspec­
tion in New Jersey, Esopa discov­
ered that Filipino mariners on the
Cyprus-flagged Panamax Luck

The union's ITF inspectors recently completed computer training at the
Paul Hall Center directed by the ITF. Pictured at the Piney Point, Md.
facility are {from left) ITF Actions Unit Rep Bill Goodger, Inspector Tony
Sacco, U.S. ITF Coordinator John Sansone, Asst. Coordinator Enrico
Esopa and Inspector Arthur Petitpas.

Greetings from the Paul Buck
After performing some routine
maintenance on the steering gear
space room exhaust fan,
Seafarers aboard the Paul Buck
are ready to replace the cover.
From the left are
QMED/Pumpman Peter Joseph,
Unlicensed Apprentice Alan
Grenier, DEU Jeff Thomas and
QMED O'lan Pajarillo Jr. The
Ocean Ships, Inc. vessel was
loading cargo in the port of
Houston at the time this photo
was snapped. It then proceeded
to Puerto Rico to unload. The
crew members wish everyone a
happy holiday season.

Cain Brotb.en Wear Support
For SPAD on (Coat) Sleeves

John and Hubert Cain have
a combined 75 years of experi­
ence in the SIU. It's no surprise,
then, that the brothers under­
stand the importance of the
union's voluntary political
action fund (SPAD).

"It's the backbone of the
whole union," said John, who
lives in the Houston area. "I've
been to Washington (D.C.) and I
see where the money goes. It's
like politics anywhere-if you
don't get the money (for politi­
cal contributions), you don't get
support for your industry."

The brothers recently showed
their continued support of SPAD
by donating enough to secure
the new jackets that ar part of a

were being paid less than what
was called for in their contract.
He contacted the company and
demanded the crew be paid in
full. Within a few days, the
mariners had received more than
$73,000 in back pay- all that
was due them.

• In a similar case in mid­
September, an inspector found
that the crew of the Cyprus­
flagged Olympia was being paid
less than what's called for in the
ITF contract. He secured more
than $14,000 on the crew's behalf
in Lake Charles, La.

• In Wilmington, Del., Petit­
pas secured more than $25,000 in
back wages for the multinational
crew of the Liberian-flagged
Golden Bay.

• In Charleston, S.C., Tony
Sacco received a call from an AB
on the Bahamian-flagged Lanca­
shire because of unpaid wages
and lack of provisions. He went
to the ship and quickly secured
more than $6,600 in back pay for
the crew and also ensured that
proper provisions were ordered.

"The network of ITF inspec­
tors worldwide makes it harder
for shipowners to take advantage
of mariners, but the problem cer­
tainly continues," observed Eso­
pa. "If Seafarers hear of any
problems on foreign ships, please
advise any ITF inspector and you
can be sure we' 11 be there to
help."

In addition to Esopa, Petitpas
and Sacco, SIU Algonac, Mich.
Port Agent Don Thornton and
Florida-based Scott Brady are the
union's ITF inspectors.

Standing in front of SPAD posters
in the Harvey, La. hall are Bosun
John Cain, with his new SPAD
jacket, and SIU Port Agent Steve
Judd.

promotional program which
began earlier this year. In that
program. ch dul d t la t
through July 2003, Seafarers
who contribute to the fund
through a check-off authoriza­
tion found on the vacation
application (and also available
at the union halls) will receive a
SPAD lapel pin (for an autho­
rized contribution amount of 50
cents per day); the pin and a
SPAD T-shirt ($1 per day); or
the pin, shirt and a SP AD base­
ball cap ($1. 50 or more per
day).

The SPAD jacket is available
to members who make a one­
time donation of $300 or more
in addition to their check-off
authorization.

"The jackets will be a hit
when people see them," said
Hubert, who retired in 1999 but
helps out at the SIU hall in
Mobile, Ala. "It's a quality jack-

Retired Bosun Hubert Cain (right)
shows his new SPAD jacket to
Recertified Bosun Terry Cowans
outside the SIU hall in Mobile,
Ala.

et and it gets the name out there,
too."

John. a b un n th r -
gang, described the SPAD jack­
et as "good value for the
money" and credited the union
for supporting pro-maritime
candidates regardless of politi­
cal party. He also complimented
SIU President Michael Sacco
and other members of the
union's executive board. "It's
unreal how far we've come, and
they've done so much. To name
just one example, I never
thought I'd see a foreign-flag
ship reflag under the Stars and
Stripes. Now, it's happening."

Hubert said he has only one
complaint about the SPAD jack­
et: "It fits well, but it's been 80
degrees every day lately!"

He added that he enjoys
working at the hall. "I know all
those guys. I tell the kids, 'I
went to sea with your daddy."'

LOG Awarded 2nd Prize
In Labor Press Contest

The Seafarers LOG recently earned a second-place award for "gen­
eral excellence" from the International Labor Communications
Association (ILCA).

The ILCA is an AFL-CIO organization which provides support to
international, national, regional and local union publications and web
sites. The association conducts an annual labor journalism competi­
tion. The most recent contest (covering the year 2001) drew nearly
1,200 total entries, in more than a dozen categories.

In the general excellence competition, the LOG went up against
other union newspapers of similar circulation. The Guild Reporter,
published by The Newspaper Guild/CWA, received the fust-place
award.

Judges for the contest are "retired labor publication editors, labor
reporters and other professionals in the business of keeping people
informed about the news," according to the ILCA.

The combined per-issue circulation of the ILCA's 900 member
publications exceeds 28 million.



ngress Sends
Congress has taken what it

hopes will be a major step toward
boosting security at the nation's
seaports with its passage of The
Maritime Security Act of 2002
(S. 1214). The Senate on Nov. 14
approved the measure 95-0 and
the House passed it by voice vote
Nov. 18, sending it to President
Bush for his expected signature.

The legislation's passage
marked the culmination of a near­
ly two-year effort by lawmakers
to close the security gap that
exists at the 361 ports along
America's coasts. Sponsored by
Chairman of the Senate Commerce,
Science and Transportation Com­
mittee Fritz Hollings (D-S.C.),
Ranking Republican John
McCain (R-Ariz.), Surface Trans­
portation and Merchant Marine
Subcommittee Chairman John
Breaux (D-La.) and Intelligence
Committee Chairman Bob
Graham (D-Fla.), the measure
combines countless federal, state,
local and private law enforce­
ment agencies overseeing the
security of the international bor­
ders at America's seaports.
Further, it authorizes more securi­
ty officers, additional screening
equipment and the building of
important security infrastructure
at seaports.

The legislation also includes
the first Coast Guard authoriza­
tion since 1998. The bill autho-

rizes $6 billion dollars for the
Coast Guard's total budget for
fiscal year 2003, which is $1 bil­
lion more than the amount appro­
priated in the FY 2002 Trans­
portation Appropriations bill.
Among its provisions, it allows
for an increase in active duty mil­
itary personnel from 35,500 to
45,500, authorizes $725 million
for capital investments, and aims
to ensure that the Coast Guard
can balance its many roles.

"With the legislation, we are,
for the first time, creating a
national system for securing our
maritime borders," said Senator
Hollings, "While the terrorist
attacks of September 11 exposed
the security vulnerabilities appar­
ent in our nation's entire trans­
portation system, we learned long
before that tragic day that the lack
of security at our nation's sea­
ports presented our nation with
one of its greatest security risks.

"The sheer size and complexi­
ty of our port facilities combined
with the enormous volume of
commercial cargo that travels
through them every day makes
them vulnerable to attack.
Coupled with the dramatic threat
risk and the potential severity of
the consequences, our ports rep­
resent a significant weakness in
our national security. With this
bill, we begin to ensure that our
ports will have the comprehen-

arAd Report Forecasts
lntermodal Gridlock

. Maritime Administrator
Captain William G. Schubert last
month announced the findings of
a Maritime Administration report
on intermodal access to U.S.
ports. The report, based on a sur­
vey of 70 percent of American
ports, focused on the state of
roadway, rail and waterside
access.

It found that while intermodal
connections at U.S. ports may be
good enough now to keep cargo
moving, they probably won't be
in a few years. Expected increas­
es in cargo traffic will strain the
system-especially in already
congested metropolitan areas and
major trade corridors.

"Getting a ship into port is
only part of the story," said
Schubert. "If the goods can't
move quickly away from the
water, then our transportation
system isn't doing the job." He
noted that most ports anticipate
greater cargo flows in the future.

An emerging need for all U.S.
ports, especially container ports,
is for real-time traffic informa­
tion. Radio transmission and
web-based information on traffic
conditions is of increasing impor­
tance to ports and transportation
providers as they manage the
inland movement of marine
cargo. This is reflected in the
large number of ports reporting
unacceptable conditions in these
emerging elements of the inter­
modal access system.

Significant access issues are
found on the local access roads to
ports, and at grade rail crossings.
Truck-only routes are of increas­
ing significance as cargo volumes
grow and there is a critical need
to separate freight and passenger
traffic on local roads and on state

Captain William G. Schubert
U.S. Maritime Administrator

roads and interstates.
The report also revealed the

positive results of intermodal
access investments. Among the
ports surveyed, more than 90 per­
cent noted acceptable or better
conditions in terms of the avail­
ability of on-dock rail facilities
and aids to navigation on the
waterways.

MarAd plans to continue its
yearly assessment on access to
ports and terminals.

The Maritime Administration
has the primary responsibility for
encouraging the development and
maintenance of a competitive
United States merchant fleet that
is capable of carrying the nation's
domestic waterborne commerce
and a substantial portion of its
waterborne foreign commerce.
MarAd also seeks to ensure the
U.S. has adequate shipbuilding
and repair services, efficient
ports, effective intermodal water
and land transportation systems,
and reserve shipping capacity in
time of national emergency.

ecurity Bill to President
sive plans, advanced intelligence,
personnel, law enforcement, and
regulations in place to vastly
improve security."

According to a summary pro­
vided by Senator Hollings' office,
the Maritime Security Act of
2002 as agreed to by the Senate:

• Provides that the Secretary
of Transportation will conduct an
assessment of all vessels and
facilities on or near the water to
identify those at high risk of
being involved in a transportation
security incident. Once the vul­
nerable infrastructure is identi­
fied, and interim security mea­
sures have been adopted, the
Coast Guard will conduct more
detailed vulnerability assess­
ments of vessels and facilities.

•Mandates a National Mari­
time Transportation Security Plan
and regional Area Maritime
Transportation Security Plans be
developed by the Coast Guard
that will be adequate to deter a
transportation security incident to
the maximum extent.

• Mandates for the first time
ever that all ports, facilities and
vessels have comprehensive
security plans and incident
response plans based on detailed
Coast Guard vulnerability assess­
ments and recommendations.

•Requires these plans be
approved by the Coast Guard. All
ports, waterfront facilities and
vessels are required to operate
under approved security plans.

• Set up local port security
committees to better coordinate
the efforts of federal, state, local,
and pri ate law enforcement
agencies and to advise on securi­
ty plans. The federal agencies
include intelligence, FBI, Cus­
toms, Immigration, and the Coast
Guard.

•Directs the U.S. Department
of Transportation to formulate
regulations to develop secure
areas in ports, as part of their
security plans, and to limit access
to security-sensitive areas through
background checks and the
issuance of a transportation secu­
rity identification card, restrict
firearms and other weapons, and
develop an evacuation plan.
Background checks will be con­
ducted for employees working in
security-sensitive areas. Mariners
also will be required by to carry
internationally acceptable identi­
fication.

• Establishes a grant program

to make fair and equitable alloca­
tions to port authorities, water­
front facility operators, and state
and local agencies to provide
security infrastructure and ser­
vices. Authorizes grants for vari­
ous types of security upgrades
including reimbursements for
upgrades that are in compliance
with federal national and area
security plans that have been
made since September 1 1, 2001.
Authorizes such sums as neces­
sary to help grant recipients com­
ply with the federal security
requirements mandated by the
Act. The legislation requires the
administration to propose fund­
ing levels for seaport security
programs and mandates annual
reports outlining compliance with
the security mandates established
in the act.

•Authorizes $90 million in
research and development grants
to be awarded to develop meth­
ods to increase the ability of the
U.S. Customs Service to inspect
merchandise carried on any ves­
sel arriving in the United States;
develop equipment to detect
nuclear materials; improve the
tags and seals used on shipping
containers, including smart sen­
sors for tracking shipments; and
tools to mitigate the conse­
quences of terrorist attack.

•Authorizes $33 million for
development of security training
and for the education and certifi­
cation offederal, state and private
security personnel. Directs the
Secretary of Transportation to
develop a curriculum for training
and standards for the certification
of maritime security profession­
als. The standards are to be devel­
oped through consultation with
the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center as well as other
security and police agencies, pri­
vate organizations, and individu­
als with cargo and maritime secu­
rity expertise. These training
opportunities will be provided to
maritime security personnel in
the United States as well as to
personnel employed in foreign
ports used by vessels with United
States citizens as passengers and
crew members.

• Requires the development
of a maritime intelligence system
to collect and analyze informa­
tion concerning vessels operating
in waters under the jurisdiction of
the United States and the crew,
passengers and cargoes carried. A

International Solidarity Works
As OMU Campaign Continues

International solidarity last
month helped Offshore Mariners
United (OMU), the federation of
four U.S. maritime unions (in­
cluding the SIU) that is working
to help mariners in the Gulf of
Mexico win union representation,
take a big step forward in its cam­
paign at Trico Marine.

Facing pressure in the form of
a boycott from the Norwegian Oil
and Petrochemical Workers
Union (NOPEF), Trico's Nor­
wegian branch signed a consent
decree Nov. 7 in the local court in
Volda, Norway.

According to the agreement,
Trico has agreed to send a letter
to every one of its U.S. mariners
ensuring that the company
accepts the right to organize and

declares that there shall be no dis­
crimination or harassment of pro­
union workers.

NOPEF, meanwhile, agreed
not to reinstate the boycott as
long as Trico lives up to its end of
the pact.

"I hope that this will show to
be a positive contribution to the
Tri co workers' struggle to achieve
unionization," said the president
of NOPEF, Leif Sande. ''NOPEF
will carefully follow up their
obligations in practice. If Trico
will not end their union-busting
campaign, they risk that we restart
our boycott."

NOPEF International Secre­
tary Jarle Vines pointed out that
this case shows that international
solidarity in the trade union

maritime intelligence agency will
be expected to work together with
other agencies and collect and
analyze information not available
from other intelligence sources.

• Improves the reporting of
crew members, passengers and
imported cargo to better track
suspicious activity.

• Compels commercial ves­
sels to be equipped with and
operate an automatic identifica­
tion system (AIS) when navigat­
ing on the waters of the United
States as well as a long-range
vessel tracking system for vessels
on international voyages that
include United States waters.

• Provides for supply chain
security and a secure system of
trade by allowing for secure mar­
itime borders and an efficient
cargo transportation system. The
Transportation Oversight Board
will establish a trade program to
develop standards to enhance the
physical security of cargo con­
tainers.

• Authorizes the Sea Marshal
program and requires maritime
safety and security teams to safe­
guard the public and protect ves­
sels, harbors, ports and water­
front facilities. The Coast Guard
is more specifically authorized to
board ships entering U.S. ports in
order to deter highjackings or
other terrorist threats and en­
hances maritime security and
safety with the development of
security teams.

•Directs the Secretary of
Transportation to assess the
antiterrorism measures main­
tained by foreign ports, which are
served by vessels that also call on
the U.S. or which are determined
to be a security risk to interna­
tional maritime commerce and
may deny entry to vessels that
call on ports that do not maintain
effective antiterrorism measures.

•Creates a Maritime Security
Advisory Committee to report on
and make recommendations on
national maritime security mat­
ters.

In addition to the foregoing,
the new measure incorporates a
Coast Guard authorization bill.
The Coast Guard provisions in
the bill reflect the provisions of S.
951, the Coast Guard Authoriza­
tion Act of 2001, which was
reported out of the Commerce
Committee last year, and H.R.
3983, the House maritime securi­
ty bill.

movement can bear fruit.
Captain Michael Cheramie,

who works at Trico in the U.S.
and who came to Norway as a
witness in this case, said he looks
forward to working with Thomas
Fairley, CEO ofTrico's U.S. oper­
ations, with a just process that
covers union organizing in Trico.
"Now the workers in Trico have a
fair chance to organize without
being afraid for their jobs,"
Cheramie said.

An OMU spokesman de­
scribed the case as a victory for
Trico workers. "This is the first
time that a µnion has negotiated
with Trico USA, and OMU looks
forward to following this up,"
stated Wayne Savoie.

OMU is a federation composed
of the SIU; the Marine Engineers'
Beneficial Association; the
International Organization of
Masters, Mates & Pilots; and the
American Maritime Officers.



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CIVMAR Notice

Changes In MSC Force Medical Program
As r-eported earlier this year, the union has negoti­

ated .an agreement with the U.S. Military Sealift
Command {MSC) regarding the Outport Medical
Process. This process allows CIVMARS to receive
medical examinations while on leave at sites which
may be closer to their home.

Recently, MSC notified the union that it intends to
implement changes to the Force Medical Program.
These changes will establish new medical facilities in
certain areas and redistribute certain medical force
personnel away from the San Diego West Coast CSU.
New facilities will be placed in Guam and Earle, New
Jersey. As a result of this notice the union and MSC
are negotiating about procedures and arrangements
for CIVMARS who will be affected by these changes.

MSC has assured the union that redistribution of
medical personnel away form the West Coast will not
negatively impact service.

Members residing in Guam should note that the
Force Medical Office in Guam is not intended to be a
CSU {CIVMAR Support Unit). lt is simply an addition­
af medical facility for use · by mariners who choose to
receive a physical examination at this site. Procedures
for Guam are the same as for any prearranged med­
ical evaluation at an approved facility set by the Marine
Placement Specialist (MPS) or MSO on board ship.
The ClVMAR requests participation in the "outport
medical program" and must agree to be responsible for
reporting for the prearranged medical appointment
during their leave period.

While undergoing a physical examination, mariners
are considered to be in a duty status for pay purposes
during the physical examination process. Physicals are
completed on government time and at government
expense. However; if you are found unfit for duty your

Notice:
'Geographic Shipping' Discussions:

pay status may change. Please note the following:
If you are found not fit for duty (NFF0)1 you have

several options:
• You may request sick leave or other leave.

• You may request to remain in a duty status, and
you must report to the CSU at .your own expense. At
the CSU, you will receive your advanced notification of
enforced leave. At this time you may seek second
opinions, receive treatment to resolve your medical
issues and undergo reevaluation by the respective
Force Medical Officer. Finding a physician and/or a
medical facility will be your responsibility as are any
costs for these services.

• You may remain on leave or leave without pay
(LWOP), whichever applies, while you seek second
opinions; receive treatments or other evaluations close
to your home. Finding a physician and a medical facil­
ity will be your responsibility.

If you have been declared not-fit-for duty and you
remain abroad your personal health care insurance
may or may not coverJhese types of follow-up care or
evaluations. If you live abroad, you will be responsible
for financial costs associated with a second opinion
process (such as hotel and food costs) until you can
demonstrate you are fit for duty. Make sure you check
with your insurance carrier first!

It will also be important to keep in touch with your
MPS at the APMC (your Detailer). To avoid any misun·
derstandings of your leave and pay status, have your
MPS fax or e-mail your orders and confirm your duty
status. Leave and pay status are important! Make sure
you fully understand how these new programs work
and how you will be affected before you agree to par~
Ucipate.

Unlicensed CIVMARS Not Included for Now!

only when these goals are achieved
could MSC implement an "any
ship/any ocean" policy for unli­
censed CIVMARS. Currently, unli­
censed mariners may be assigned
to either coast based upon their
own request or as a result of agency
mission requirements.

Representatives of the union
have been advised by our unit
members that MSC has made a
proposal to its licensed deck and
engineer officers. MSC proposes to
assign the officers to any ship
regardless of the employee's past
connection to either the east or west
coast fleet. MSC is in discussion
with the licensed officer unions
regarding this matter and the SIU
will continue to monitor the out­
come.

The union has received ques­
tions concerning this proposed poli­
cy and how it might affect unli-

censed mariners. This proposal
does not apply to unlicensed CIV­
MARS. As previously reported, in
June 2002 the union entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding
with MSC mapping out a step-by­
step labor relations plan.

The union had three goals when
negotiating this plan: to complete
negotiations for the CMPI, negotiate
a new union contract to cover both
the east and west coast units and to
bring wage parity to CIVMARS on
each coast. The union believes it is
well on the way to achieving these
goals. The agreement provides that

The union and MSC will contin­
ue working together to meet the
MOU objectives for the long-term
benefit of all MSC employees.
Currently, we are working on CMPI
750: Discipline which includes
adverse actions This instruction
affects all manners and the union ts
bargaining the impact of the
agency's proposed changes with
the best interest of all CIVMARS in
mind. Future Seafarers LOG arti­
cles will include updates on our
progress.

Retired NMU Port Agent
Humphrey Dies at 80

Gordon Humphrey, a former
National Maritime Union
mariner and official, passed
away Oct. 6 in Kelso, Wash.
He was 80.

Answering his call to the sea
at the onset of World War II,
Humphrey trained as a phar­
macist at Sheepshead Bay,
N.Y. in November 1942. Upon
completion of his training, he
boarded American Foreign
Steamship Co.'s Bulk Oil and
made several voyages to the
Far East, Europe and South
America.

After returning to shore and
joining the NMU in 1943 in the
port of New York, he was
selected for the NMU patrol­
man's position in Port Arthur,
Texas. In the years that fol­
lowed, he held the same post
twice in San Francisco and
once in Hawaii. Humphrey was
promoted to port agent in
Boston and later held the same
position in Corpus Christi,
Texas and San Pedro. Calif.

"Gordon was just a great all
around person," recalled for­
mer NMU President Shannon
Wall. "I sailed with him for
years. In short, he was a fantas­
tic shipmate and a real pleasure
to be around. I was sailing as a
bosun at the time and he was an
AB. We worked very well
together and got along great as
friends. He will be greatly
missed."

Active in grass roots poli­
tics, Humphrey directed a very
conscientious political group
while working in San Pedro.
Local congressmen often

Gordon Humphrey
Retired NMU Port Agent

called upon him to share the
union's stances on various
issues.

Besides the foregoing expe­
riences with politicians, two
events that occurred later
boosted the mariner's political
record. In 1980, President elect
Ronald Reagan was scheduled
to address the NMU conven­
tion in St. Louis. To Hum­
phrey's surprise, Reagan re­
quested that Humphrey escort
him to the podium. Then, on
May 11, 1982, California Con­
gressman Glen Anderson read
Humphrey's "American Mer­
chant Marine Records" into the
official records of the 97th
Congress. About one month
later, Humphrey retired from
the NMU and settled in Kelso,
Wash. 1:.,

His wife of 4 7 yea~s, feaU:G
his daughter Christy and three
granddaughters survive Hum­
phrey: Gabrielle, Gayla and
Heavenly.

BECK

NOTICE
Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements
Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act

The Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU assists
employees by representing them in all aspects of their employ­
ment and work aboard vessels which sail deep sea, on the Great
Lakes and inland waters throughout the country. For the most
part, the union spends a majority of its financial resources on col­
lective bargaining activities and employee representation ser­
vices. In addition to these expenditures, the union also spends
resources on a variety of other efforts such as organizing, publi­
cations, political activities, international affairs and community
services. All of these services advance the interests of the union
and its membership.

This annual notice is required by law and is sent to advise
employees represented by the Seafarers International Union,
AGLIWD/NMU about their rights and obligations concerning pay­
ment of union dues. This notice contains information which will
allow you to understand the advantages and benefits of being a
union member in good standing. It also will provide you with
detailed information as to how to become an agency fee payor.
An agency fee payor is an employee who is not a member of the
union but who meets his or her financial obligation by making
agency fee payments. With this information, you will be able to
make an informed decision about your status with the Seafarers
International Union, AGLIWD/NMU.

1. Benefits of union membership - While non-members
do receive material benefits from a union presence in their work­
place, there are significant benefits to retaining full membership in
the union. Among the many benefits and opportunities available to
a member of the Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU is
the right to attend union meetings, the right to vote for candidates
for union office and the right to run for union office. Members also
have the right to participate in the development of contract pro­
posals and participate in contract ratification and strike votes.
Members also may play a role in the development and formulation
of union policies.

2. Cost of union membership - In addition to working
dues, to belong to the union as a full book member the cost is
$400.00 (four hundred dollars) per year or $100.00 (one hundred
dollars) per quarter. Working dues amount to 5 percent of the
gross amount an employee receives for vacation benefits and are
paid when the member files a vacation application.

3. Agency fee payors - Employees who choose not to
become union members may become agency fee payors. As a
condition of employment, in states which permit such arrange-

ments, individuals are obligated to make payments to the union
in the form of an agency fee. The fee these employees pay is to
support the core representational services that the union pro­
vides. These services are those related to the collective bargain­
ing process, contract administration and grievance adjustments.
Examples of these activities include but are not limited to, the
negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the enforcement
and administration of collective bargaining agreements and meet­
ings with employers and employees . Union services also include
representation of employees during disciplinary meetings, griev­
ance and arbitration proceedings, National Labor Relations
Board hearings and court litigation.

Employees who pay agency fees are not required to pay for
expenses not germane to the collective bargaining process.
Examples of these expenses would be expenses required as a
result of community service, legislative activities and political
affairs.

4. Amount of agency fee-As noted above, dues objectors
may pay a fee which represents the costs of expenses related to
those supporting costs germane to the collective bargaining
process. After review of all expenses during the 2001 calendar
year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to
66.37 percent of the dues amount. This means that the agency
fee based upon the dues would be $265.48 (two hundred sixty­
five dollars and forty-eight cents) for the applicable year. An
appropriate reduction also will be calculated for working dues.

This amount applies to the 2003 calendar year. This means
that any individual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and
submits a letter between December 1, 2002 and November 30,
2003 will have this calculation applied to their 2003 dues pay­
ments which may still be owed to the union. As noted below, how­
ever, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective
January 2004, your objection must be received by December 1,
2003.

A report which delineates chargeable and non-chargeable
expenses is available to you free of charge. You may receive a
copy of this report by writing to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers
International Union, AGLIWD/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp
Springs, Maryland 20746. This report is based upon an audited
financial report of the union's expenses during 2001.

Please note that as the chargeable and non-chargeable
expenses may change each year, the agency fee amount may
also fluctuate each year. Individuals who are entitled to pay

agency fees and wish to pay fees rather than dues, must elect
this option each year by filing an objection in accordance with the
procedure noted below.

5. Filing of objections - If you choose to object to paying
dues, an objection must be filed annually. To receive the deduc­
tion beginning in January of each year, you must file by the begin­
ning of December in the prior year. An employee may file an
objection at any time during the year, however, the reduction will
apply only prospectively and only until December 31 of that cal­
endar year. Reductions in dues will not be applied retroactively.
As noted above, each year the amount of the dues reduction may
change based upon an auditor's report from a previous year.

The objection must be sent in writing to: Agency Fee Payor
Objection Administration, Secretary-Treasurer's Office, Seafarers
International Union, AGLIWD/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp
Springs, MD 20746.

6. Filing a challenge - Upon receiving the notice of calcu­
lation of the chargeable expenditures related to core representa­
tion activities, an objector shall have 45 days to submit a chal­
lenge with the Secretary-Treasurer's office if he or she believes
that the calculation of chargeable activities is incorrect. Every
person who wishes to object to the calculation of chargeable
expenses has a legal right to file such an objection.

7. Appeal procedure- Upon receiving the challenge(s) at the
end of the 45-day period, the union will consolidate all appeals and
submit them to an independent arbitrator. The presentation to the
arbitrator will be either in writing or at a hearing. The method of the
arbitration will be determined by the arbitrator. If a hearing is held,
any objector who does not wish to attend may submit his/her views
in writing by the date of the hearing. If a hearing is not held, the arbi­
trator will set the dates by which all written submissions will be
received.

The costs of the arbitration shall be borne by the union.
Individuals submitting challenges will be responsible for all the
costs associated with presenting their appeal. The union will have
the burden of justifying its calculations.

The SIU works very hard to ensure that all of its members
receive the best representation possible. On behalf of all the SIU
officers and employees, I would like to thank you for your contin­
uing support.

Sincerely,
David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer



Recertified Bosuns Say Union, School
Help Nudge Many onto Better Path

Over the years, the Seafarers
International Union consistently has pro­
vided unlicensed mariners with the oppor­
tunities and skills necessary to achi~ve
success and provide for their loved ones
and family members.

This assessment was echoed repeatedly
on Nov. 4 by members of the Sill's newest
class of recertified bosuns as they
addressed fellow members and unlicensed
apprentices during the monthly member­
ship meeting in Piney Point, Md.

Sharing their views on how the union
has impacted their respective lives, the 12
graduates of the Paul Hall Center's bosun
recertification class No. 60 painted vivid
images of how the union perpetuated their
attainment of rewarding careers-and how
those careers have translated into numerous
quality-of-life improvements and rewards
for themselves and those closest to them.

The four-week course-which blends
classroom training, hands-on instruction
and conferences with representatives of the
union's various departments-is consid­
ered the "crown jewel" of the training
available for deck department Seafarers.
Those completing alJ course requirements
and graduating were: Dirk Adams (from
the port of Wilmington, Calif.), Gregory
Agren (Tacoma, Wash.), Delroy Brown
(San Francisco), Robert Cando (Norfolk,
Va.), Stanley Daranda (New Orleans),
Rodriquez Gonzales (Mobile, Ala.),
Michael Hester (Tacoma, Wash.), Patrick
Lavin (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Thomas Lynch
(Jacksonville, Fla.), John Mendez (Phila­
delphia), Gavino Octaviano (San Fran­
ci co) and Grant Shipley (Jacksonville).

The SIU has really enhanced my life,"
ai ando. "It has provided me with reli-

able employment, a steady and dependable
income, health benefits, investment oppor­
tunities, retirement, vacation and this state­
of-the art training facility (the Paul Hall
Center) that keeps us all qualified." Cando
has been an SIU member since 1990.

"My advice to the trainees is to remem­
ber that you always get out of something
what you put in," Cando said. "When you
are in your Phase II program, be prompt,
show enthusiasm and participate.
Volunteer during emergency drills, always
use your safety equipment and don't leave
things up to chance. Always ask questions
and be sensible when ashore."

Octaviano joined the SIU in San
Francisco in 1991. Now a five-time Piney
Point upgrader, the 44-year-old Seafarer
appreciates his choice of careers.

"The SIU changed my life," he proudly
proclaimed. "It has been good to me and
my family by providing good health and
medical benefits to us."

Suggesting that the union could make
their lives just as rewarding and successful
as his has been, Octaviano told the appren­
tices, "Always keep a good positive atti­
tude when you go out there (to sea) and
become part of a crew. Work hard, be safe-

The SIU's newest recertified bosuns posed with union officials, above, shortly after their
Nov. 4 graduation at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney
Point, Md. Graduating from the course and pictured are Dirk Adams, Gregory Agren,
Delray Brown, Robert Cando, Stanley Daranda, Rodriquez Gonzales, Michael Hester,
Patrick Lavin, Thomas Lynch, John Mendez, Gavino Octaviano, and Grant Shipley.
Joining them are SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel,
VP Government Services Kermett Mangram, VP Atlantic Region Joseph Soresi, Plans
Administrator Lou Delma, and Asst. VP Contract George Tricker.

ty conscious and always do the very best
you can because you are the future of our
union."

Adams joined the union in Piney Point
and has been sailing for 20 years. "I have
been in some countries that are rich and
others which are poor," he continued.
"While some people only dream about the
experience of being a merchant mariner, I
have lived it, thanks to the union. I would
not have experienced any of this had it not
been for the SIU. Being a trainee here (at
the Paul Hall Center) built the foundation I
needed in order see the world over while
making a good living. The SIU is not just a
job, it is a career."

Directing his attention to the ·trainees,
Adams offered, "The SIU will build that
foundation you will need if you plan to go
to the top .... This school is the best unli­
censed merchant marine school in the
nation."

Hester joined the union in 1991 and has
since seen the world while working in a
host of capacities aboard a myriad of ves­
sel types. According to him, the SIU made
all his childhood dreams become reality.

"I was that boy in your high school
class who was always looking out the win­
dow, I was the dreamer," said the Portland,
Ore. native. "Thanks to the way of life
offered to me by the Seafarers, I was given
an opportunity to indulge my appetite for
wandering, my desire for things exotic,
and my need to escape the routine," he
said.

Hester told the trainees

Lynch joined the SIU in1962 in the port of
New Orleans. He has been sailing since he
was 17 and had several lessons to offer the
unlicensed apprentices.

Prepping them to the challenges they
will encounter when they initially go to
sea, Lynch offered, "Everyone on the ves­
sel is there to help you. I will teach you
everything I can, but you as students have
to do one thing for yourselves: keep your
ears open. Take a notebook with you and
make a habit of writing things down that
you don't understand. Also, don't be afraid
to ask questions to the right people so you
can get answers."

Speaking · from his own experiences,
Lynch assured the students, "if you take
care of yourself, you will make good
money and have a great career. You will
have a lot of good things in your life
because the SIU will give them to you:
good medical, pension and great represen­
tatives," he said.

Gonzales, who donned the SIU colors
in 1989, told the apprentices, "You have
taken the first and most important step in
your lives (enrolling in the program here).
Use this and other opportunities that come
your way to your full advantage, and noth­
ing but good things will come to you."

A frequent upgrader at the Paul Hall
Center, Gonzales reminded his fellow
Seafarers that "everyone needs to constant­
ly improve themselves. By upgrading, you
not only enhance skills, you also make the
union stronger."

--------. that the life of a merchant
Daranda told those in attendance that

upgrading at the Paul Hall Center has
made a world of difference in his career as
well as in the way he views the union.

Thomas Lynch, right, discusses deck operations with two
unlicensed apprentices as Gavina Octaviano, left, listens.

seaman is a gratifying and
worthy one, that nowhere
else in American industrial
life today are there more
opportunities to earn a
good living and advance
yourself than with the SIU.
"Work hard out there," he
advised. "Apply yourself to
learning your trade, be a
good shipmate and an hon­
orable union member and
you will be rewarded far
more than you can possibly
imagine today."

A veteran of the sea,

"I started out here as a trainee and was
able to meet some of my goals," offered
Daranda. "But going back to school has
built me up and made me realize that I
could make my career easier by upgrading
my skills. So being back here and being
able to talk to Mr. Red Campbell (retired
SIU VP contracts) made me gain a stronger
appreciation for what the older guys went
through to make this a stronger union. We
can honor them and what they went
through by doing better in all areas of our
careers. It's up to us to keep things moving
in the right direction."

Even though he was older than most
when he began sailing, Agren has no
regrets about joining the SIU. "I was 30
years old when I started sailing, but I have
been doing pretty good since then," said
the three-time upgrader who became a
Seafarer in 1986. "I have not had any trou­
ble getting a job."

Agren told the trainees that by taking
advantage of the opportunities available at
the Paul Hall center, they were already
ahead in the game. "You don't know how
lucky you are to have a school such as this,
it teaches you all kinds of stuff."

Collectively, the remaining gradu­
ates-Shipley, Lavin, Brown and Mendez
-reflected on the importance of upgrad­
ing at the school, the quality of training
given by the center's staff, and the excel­
lence of the facility's accommodations.

Shipley joined the union in 1992 in
Norfolk. He has upgraded four times and,
like his classmates, was grateful for the
opportunities the school offers. "I want to
thank all SIU members, those who came
before me, those here now and those who
will come in the future for all they have
brought and will continue to bring to the
union."

Lavin also had enhanced his skills on
four occasions at the school. Having joined
the SIU in 1974 in Piney Point, he felt
especially close to the apprentices and
spent a great deal of time with them when
not in class.

"It was great to be back here in this
environment and have the opportunity to
spend time with the trainees," he said. "It
was a lot of fun getting with them, sharing
stories and teaching them how to tie differ­
ent kinds of knots. We look forward to see­
ing you all out there."

Stanley Daranda hones his skills at the
wheel as UA Leroy Jones looks on.

Brown has been sailing for more than
20 years. "I've had a great experience
while here at Piney Point," he said. "I
believe that the school has some of the
world's best instructors and staff members.
I would recommend that every Seafarer
come here, take advantage of the great
academic department and upgrade their
skills." he said.

Three-time upgrader Mendez joined the
SIU in 1988 in Piney Point. "I just want to
thank the SIU for all the opportunities it
has afforded me and for enabling me to be
a much better provider for my family than
I ever thought possible," he said. "I'd like
to send out a special thanks to everyone
here (at the school) and at headquarters for
all the hard work that goes on behind the
scenes on behalf of all of us."



Seafarers Active on Campaign Trail

Rain did not stop the rally participants in Pennsylvania
(above) from listening to their candidate for governor, Ed
Rendell. Participating in the event are (below, from left)
AB Mike Mahoney, Crowley shoregang member John
Gallagher, UIW Assistant VP Rob Wisler, OMU Ben
Stanley and AB Chris Nandon.

Sen. Frank
Lautenberg
speaks at a
union rally.

Lautenberg,
who replaced

Sen. Robert
Torricelli as

the candidate
for senator
from New

Jersey, won
his election.

SIU Active in Mariner
Documentation Talks

In an ongoing effort to
protect mariners' rights and
security, the SIU continues
to participate in domestic
and international meetings
concerning mariner docu­
mentation under the aus­
pices of the International
Labor Organization (ILO).

The union is helping
formulate the U.S. re­
sponse--due by the end of
this month- to an ILO ini­
tiative stemming from the
attacks of September 11,
2001 and designed to pro­
vide a substantially im­
proved international man­
date for seafarers identifi­
cation standards.

man of the International
Transport Workers' Sea­
farers ' Section, represented
the SIU last month and in
October at meetings in
Washington, D.C. and
Geneva. He said the ILO
plans to announce the
results of the questionnaire
early next year, then place
the most popular proposals
on the agenda for the orga­
nization's June 2003 con­
ference.

The next steps would be
ratification by individual
member nations of
whichever proposals are
approved at the conference,
followed by implementa­
tion of the new rules.

Taking part in the Lautenberg rally are (from left) Hudson
County Central Labor Council President Pete Busacca,
Joseph Soresi, Tom Soresi, Joe Mieluchowski, Jack

The ILO earlier this
year sent a lengthy ques­
tionnaire to member
nations concerning the
security aspects of mariner
identity documents. For
instance, the poll includes
questions about document
format, mariners' rights,
background checks, listing
ratings, listing sea time,
and identifying entities
which will be authorized to
issue the documents. It also
includes a section on

"The goal is to create
new and improved mariner
documents while protect­
ing the rights and security
of the mariners and the
security of their ships and
working environment,"
Heindel noted. "Mariner
documents should be con­
sistent worldwide and pro­
vide for a means by which
authorities can verify that
the individual mariner is
who he claims to be."

Sheehan, Eddie Doruth, James
Malone, John Natoli, Joe Marinello
and John Alberti.

Seafarers join New Orleans Port
Agent Steve Judd (second from
right) at a rally for Senator Mary
Landrieu at the Avondale ship­
yard . Landrieu won the primary
vote Nov. 5, and the race for the
senator from Louisiana will be
decided Dec. 7.

· "external means of verify­
ing the authenticity of the
identity document or of the
information given."

SIU Secretary-Treasurer
David Heindel, vice chair-

Founded in 1919, the
ILO is a United Nations
agency that promotes
social justice and interna­
tionally recognized human
and labor rights.

Monthly Membership Meetings
Keep Seafarers Informed

One way to keep track of all the news
which affects the lives and livelihoods of
Seafarers is by attending monthly mem­
bership meetings.

Held in each SIU hall around the coun­
try, the monthly membership meeting is a

forum to keep members abreast of any and
all issues of importance to them.

Below is the schedule of meetings for
2003. Each issue of the Seafarers LOG
also .lists the dates for the next two meet­
ings scheduled in each port.

Membership Meetings in 2003

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

Piney P(lint Monday atterJi~~tSunday 6 3 3 7 5 2 7 4 8 ,. 5 3 8

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

7 4 10 8 5 10

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

.Nctttolk Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 1 11 9 6 11

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

San Ju!!' Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 8 5 10 7 11 9 6 11

Algonac Friday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 12 . 10 7 12

Boston Friday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 12 10 7 12

Houston Monday after second Sunday 13 10 10 14 12 9 14 11 15 13 10 15

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

Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 15 12 12 16 14 11 16 13 17 15 12 17

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

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

Port Everglades Thursday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 . 15 12 17 14 18 16 13 18

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

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

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

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

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

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

*New Orleans change created by Veterans ' Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall 's birthday holidays.

B



UJJd the Port of W.ilmin
ABOARD THE LIBERATOR •••

AB And~es Mano AB William Foley

Chief Cook Ernest Polk begins preparations for
lunch aboard the U.S. Ship Management Co. ves­
sel while in the port of Los Angeles for a payoff.

AU the standby ABs join forces to paint the hull.

Dennis Pickering is an AB aboard the
Liberator.

Standby AB Mauro Gutierrez gets to
work painting the hull.

QEE Elwyn Ford (left) and standby QEE
George Cruzen talk shop.

Recertified Steward Guillermo Thomas
attends the shipboard meeting prior to
payoff.

Relief Bosun Bob Pagan controls
the crane to bring stores and other
gear aboard ship.

Relief Steward Hans Schmuck gathers the ingre­
dients needed for a super salad bar.

ABOARD THE SOUND RELIANCE •••

The Sound Reliance and its accompanying double-hulled
barge 550-2 is one of the new articulated tug-barge (ATS)
tank vessel units crewed by SIU members. like the Sea
Reliance/Barge 550-1, the Sound Reliance/Barge 550-2
transports clean oil products. Built at Halter Marina's Moss
Point (Miss.) yard, the Sound Reliance meets all Safety of
Life at Sea (SOLAS) and American Bureau of Shipping cri­
teria. The ATS is seen above at pier 48 in long Beach.

Above: AB John
Lavergne (left)
and Chief
Engineer
Charles Young
pose in the
engine room of
the new tug.

At left: This
photo shows the
wheelhouse and
chart tables as
well as the
GMOSS system.

Tied up along the same pier as the Sound Reliance are the
Crowley tugs Guardian, Master and Tioga.



2003

START THE APPLICATION
PROCESS TODAY!

Four-year colleges and universities
have raised their tuitions and fees by
an average of 9.6 percent for the cur­

rent school year, notes the College Board
in a recent survey of colleges. This is the
largest price hike in the past 10 years,
caused mainly by state budget cuts, dwin­
dling endowments and a slowing econo­
my.

The tuition increases, in addition to a
rise in the costs for room and board, have
resulted in the average annual cost of
atten.ding a four-year public university for
students who live on campus to be
$9,663-or $672 more than last year.

Those attending two-year public schools
are seeing an average annual increase of
7.9 percent.

Many students secure some sort of
financial aid, but much of that money is in
the form of loans-which eventually must
be repaid-and only puts a student deeper
in debt.

Seafarers and their spouses and children
who plan to attend college next year have
a benefit unique to them. For in addition
to any other grants or stipends they may
be awarded, they also are eligible to apply
for one of eight scholarships from the
Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan.

Three of the scholarships are reserved
for SIU members. One is in the amount of
$20,000 for study at a four-year college or
university. The other two are for $6,000
each and are intended as two-year awards
for study at a post-secondary community
college or vocational school. The other
five scholarships will be awarded in the
amount of $20,000 each to the spouses
and dependent children of Seafarers.

The first step in the application process
is sending away for the Seafarers
Scholarship Program booklet. To receive a

copy of this guide, fill -out the coupon at
the bottom of his page and return it to the
address listed on the form.

Once the scholarship booklet has been
received, applicants should then check the
eligibility information and, if they are eli­
gible, should start collecting some of the
other paperwork which must be submitted
along with the full application by the
April 15, 2003 deadline.

These items include transcripts and cer­
tificates of graduation. Since schools are
often quite slow in handling transcript
requests, the sooner the requests are made,
the better.

Another part of the application package
includes letters of recommendation solicit­
ed from individuals who know the appli­
cant's character, personality and career
goals. A photograph of the applicant as
well as a certified copy of his or her birth
certificate also need to be included.

The selection committee looks at the
high school grades of all applicants and
also checks the scores of either their
Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) or
American College Tests (ACT). Therefore,
arrangements should be made to take these
exams no later than February 2003 to
ensure the results reach the committee in
time to be evaluated.

Those Seafarers and dependents who
previously have applied for a Seafarers
scholarship and were not selected are
encouraged to apply again this year, pro­
vided they still meet all the eligibility
requirements.

Don't let the steadily increasing costs of
a college education stop you from reach­
ing your goals. The Seafarers Scholarship
Program can make a difference!

r----------------------------------------------------------------------------,

Please send me the 2003 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligi-
bility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form.

Mariner's Social Security Number _____________________ _

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code -----------------------

Telephone Number ________________________ _

This application is for: D Self D Dependent

Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan,
5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 12/02

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SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR WELFARE FUND OF
THE NMU PENSION AND WELFARE PLAN

This is a summary of the annual report of the Welfare Fund of the NMU Pension
and Welfare Plan EIN 13-6700827, Plan No. 501, for the period January l, 2001
through December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and
Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Insurance Information

The plan has contracts with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company to pay
medical claims incurred under the terms of the plan. The total premiums paid for the
plan year ending December 31, 2001 were $560,137.

Because they are so called "experience-rated" contracts, the premium costs are
affected by, among other things, the number and size of claims. Of the total insurance
premiums paid for the plan year ending December 31, 2001, the premiums paid under
such "experience-rated" contracts were $549,360, and the total of all benefit claims
paid under these experience-rated contracts during the plan year was $313,208.

Basic Financial Statement

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $21,69~,222
as of December 31, 2001, compared to $24,391,989 as of January 1, 2001 . During the
plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $2,697,767. This
decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets;
that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and
the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired dur­
ing the year. During the plan year, the plan bad a total income of$8,285,742 includ­
ing employer contributions of $6,458,792, realized gains of $185,235 from the sale
of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,638,924.

Plan expenses were $10,983,509. These expenses included $1,562,719 in admin­
istrative expenses and $9,420,790 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries.

Your Rights ta Additional Information

You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof,
on request. The items listed below are included in that report:

1. an accountant 's report;
2. financial information and information on payments to service providers;
3. assets held for investment;
4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; and
5. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance

carriers.
To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write the office of

Mr. William Dennis, who is Administrator, Board of Trustees of the Welfare Fund of
the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY 10001; tele­
phone (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.90 for the full
annual report or I 0 cents per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at
no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying
notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or
both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these
two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The
charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying
of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main
office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the Welfare Fund of the NMU Pension and
Welfare Plan, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY l 0001) and at the U.S. Department
of labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor
upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to:
Public Disclosure Room, Room 5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20210.

SUMMARY AllNUAL REl'ORT
FOR NMU l'EllSIOll PUii AllD IUlllUITY PLAN 401 K l'LAN
This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Plan and Annuity

Plan 401 K Plan EIN 13-6592643, Plan No. 002, for the period January 1, 2001
through December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and
Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act ofl974 (ERISA).

Basic Fiaandal Statement
Benefits un:der the plan are provided through insurance and through a trust fund.

Plan expenses-were $258,610. These expenses included $258,610 in benefits paid to
participants and b~neficiaries. A total of 329 persons were participants io or benefi~
ciaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had
yet earned the right to receive benefits.

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $2,5 71,889
as ofDCC"ember 31, 2001, compared to $2,345,497 as of January l, 2001. During the
plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $226,392. This increase
includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is,
the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the
value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during
the year. The plan had a total incoijle of $485,002 including employee contributions
of$639;.239cand earnings from investments of $(162,133).

, .., Rights to Alldlllonal lllfllrmaflon

You have the right to .receive a copy of the full annual report. or any part there·
of, on request The items listed below are mclnded in that report:

l, an account.ant's report;
2. financial information;
l. assets held for investment; •
4. :insurance information, including sales conunissions paid by insurance,.

carriers; and -
5. information regatding any colll!Uon. or collective trusts~ pooled separate

accounts, master trusts or l 03~ 12 investment entities in which the plan participates. ·
To obt.ai.I) a oopy of the .full annual report~ or any part thereof,. wri~ or call the

office of Mt. William Dennis. who is PranAdministrator. Board of Tru~ees of the
NMU Pensiun)tnd Welfare Plans, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NYJOOOl; tele·
phone {212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.90 for the full
annual report or 10 cents per page for any part thereof.

You also bave the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no
charg~ a statement of the asset!) and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes. or
a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying 9.0~}lf, both. If
you request a copy of the full annual report from the; plan administrator, these two state­
ments and acc()Dlp8Uying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to
e<>ver copying-oo$1S given above does not include a charge for the c()pying of these por­
tions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge.

You alsobave the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main
office of1heylan and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., ot fo
obtain a mpy itom the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of eopying costs.
Requests to 1he Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room
Nl513, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. U.S. DepartmentofLabor, 200
Con.stitutionAvenue, N.W.1 Washington, DC 20210.



SUMMARY AllNllAL REPORT

FOB SEAFARERS PEllSIOJI .TRUST

SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT
FOR SEAFARERS VACAnON FUND

This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers

Pension Trust EIN 13-6100329. Plan No. 001, for the period
January 1, 2QO 1 through December 31, 2001. The annual report

has been filed with tbe Pension arid Welfare Benefits

Administration. as required under the Employee Retirement

Income Security Mt of 1974 (.6~SA).

''Ba$11; .Finaltl:lal Statement

~eneftts under the _pl~n are provided through a trust fund.

,Pfan expenses were $36,110,795. These expenses included

$6,308, 760 in administrative expenses and $29,802,035 in ben­

efits paid to ;p~cie~ts .and beneficiaries, A total of 14,542

~~ns were -pattici~~ in or beneficiaries of the plan at the

,. ~pd pf 1J1~ 2~ Y~ru:, i\lth~~~ not all of these persons had yet
''eatn~d the.right to ~ce.ive benefits.

.The value of plan assets; after subtracting liabilities of the

plan. was $5~5.'246,250 as ofDecember31, 2001, compared to
$5?5~9,9.3J)98 as of January 1, 2001. During the plan year, the

plan ~Pfrienced an increase in i~s~et assets of $19,252,252.

, This..· includes unrealized. iation and depreciation

in th~" . . .· .. · o'( plan assets; that · difference between tile
yalu~ ot':~~ptan•s assets at the enq ?.f tbe year and the~J~epf
- -at the beginning of the yeaf'-0r the cost assets ac~uired

e Y,~· The plan had a total income of $55,363,M7

· includi o • .~ contributions of $11,452,666, realized

gains ·91 :ft.Qro the sale of assets, earnings from
investments of $31,t40~79. unrealized appreciation of asset$

of $5,868,237 and other in.come 0~$14,283.

Mill1mlunFIJndlng .....
An actuary's statiment.sllow; thaferl'O~gh .inoney was oon­

ttibuted .. to the plan to keeti it funded in accordance with the
roi:n,itnum funding s~4ards of BRISA.

SUMIWARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR

SEAFARERS MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN

This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers
Money Purchase Pension Plan EIN 52-1994914, Plan No.
00 I , for the period January 1, 200 I through December 31 ,
2001. The annual report ha been filed with the Pension and
Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the
Employee Retirement Income ecuri ty ct of 1974
(ERI A).

Basic Rnant:lal Statement
Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust

fund. Plan expenses were $427,293. These expenses includ­
ed 174,498 in administrative expenses and 252, 795 in
benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of
8,411 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the
plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these per­
sons had yet earned the right to receive benefits.

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of
the plan, was $13,723,415 as of December 31, 2001, com­
pared to $9,981,416 as of January 1, 2001. During the plan
year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of
$3, 7 41,999. This increase includes unrealized appreciation
and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the dif­
ference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of
the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the
year or the cost assets acquired during the year. The plan had
a total income of $4,169,292 including employer contribu­
tions of $3,755,926, employee contributions of $67,996,
earnings from investments of $391,608 and unrealized
(depreciation) of assets of $(46,238).

Your Rights to Additional lnlannation

You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual
report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below
are included in that report:

1) An accountant's report;

2) Assets held for investment;

3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets;
and

4) Financial information and information on payments
to service providers.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part
thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers
Money Purchase Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp
Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge
to cover copying costs will be $1,80 for the full annual report
or 15 cents per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan admin­
istrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets
and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a state­
ment of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying
notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report
from the plan administrator, these two statements and
accompanying notes will be included as part of that report.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the
annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth
Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department
of Labor in Washington, D.C, or to obtain a copy from the
U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs.
Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public
Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare
Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210.

Your Rights to Additional lnfolmallon

You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual
report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below

are included in that report:
1) An accountant's report;
2) Assets held for investment;

3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets;
4) Actuarial information regarding tbe funding of the :pJan;

and
S) Financial information and infonnation on payment'S t<>

service providers.

To obtain a copy of the full annual repo~ or any part there­
of, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Pension
Trust, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone

(301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying ~ostf will .. Pt
$9.30 for the full annual report or I 5 cents~pef·page l9! any pal}
thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the
tor, on request and at no charge, a statement o
liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes. or, as: .
income and expenses .of the plan and accompanying )lot _
both. If you 'request ~ copy of the full annual report Mm 'the
plan administrator, these two. statements and accompanying

notes will be included as part of thatieport.
You also have the legally protected right 10 examine the

<anu'\ialteport at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way,

·9a~~,S~r:Pl_gs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor
'' in Washitigfon D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S.
De~ent ~f Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests
to the . ~pattment should be addressed to: Public Disclosure

Rooµi, Room N56381 Pension and Welfare Benefit~
Administration, U.S •. Oepartmen1 of Labor. 200 Constitution

Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210.

SUMMARY
ANNUAL REPORTS

SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT
FOR #MU VACAnON PLAN

This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, EIN 13-
5602047, Plan No. 503, for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.
The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits
Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 (ERISA).

The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the
terms of the plan.

Basic Financial Statement
The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $15,419,286

as of December 31, 2001, compared to $15,967,279 as of January 1, 2001. During
the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $547,993. This
decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan
assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the
year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets
acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of
$45,728,400 including employer contributions of $43,642,403, realized gain of
$682,570 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of$1,502,961, and unre­
alized depreciation of assets of $(99,534).

Plan expenses were $46,276,393. These expenses included $5,577,843 in admin­
istrative expenses and $40,698,550 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries.

You Rights to Additional lntonnatlon

You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part there-
of, on request. The items listed below are included in that report:

1) An accountant's report;
2) Assets held for investment;
3) Transaction in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and
4) Financial information and information on payments to service providers.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the
Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs,
MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be
$3.40 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at
no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying
notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes,
or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator,
these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report.
The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the
copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without
charge.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main
office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S.
Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S.
Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department
should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5638, Pension and Welfare
Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Washington DC 20210.

l) an accountant's report;
2) financial information and information on payments to service

providers;

This is a summary of the annual report of the NMU Vacation Plan EIN
13-6700828, Plan No. 501 , for the period January l, 2001 through
December 31 , 200 J . The annual report has been filed with the Pension and
Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required
under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)

3) assets held for investment; and
4) transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or
call the office of Mr. Wiiliam Dennis, who is Administrator, Board of
Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY
10001; telephone (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be
$2.30 for the full annual report or 10 cents per page for any part thereof.

Basic Finant:ial Statement
The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was

$1,463,692 as of December 3, 2001, compared to $2,003,004 as of January
1, 200 J. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net
assets of $539,312. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and
depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the
value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at
the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year.
During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $7,301,364 including
employer contributions of $7,162,051 and earnings from investments of
$139,100.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request
and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and
accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and
accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report
from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes
will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs
given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of
the report because these portions are furnished without charge.

Plan expenses were $7,840,676. These expenses included $725,764 in
administrative expenses and $7,114,912 in benefits paid to participants and
beneficiaries.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at
the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan,
360 West 31 " Street, New York, NY 10001) and at the U.S. Department of
Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of
Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should
be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and
Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210.

Your Rights to Additional lnfannation
You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part

thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report:

SllMflARY AllNllAL REPORT Fllll lllfll l'EllSIOll 1'llllST OF THE NMU PENSION AND WELFARE l'l.AN
This is a summary of the annual report for the

NMU Pension Trust of tbe NMU Pension and
Welfare Plan ElN 13~6592643, Plan No. 001, for
the period January 1, 200 l through December 3 J,
2001. The annual report has been filed with the
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor, as required under the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 (ERISA).

.Bas/I: Flnant:lal Statement
Benefits under the plan are provided through a

trust fund. Plan expenses were $36, 134,184. These
expenses included $2,641,357 in administrative
expenses and $33,492,827 in benefits paid to par~
ticipants and beneficiaries. A total of 10,517 per­
sons were partic]pants in or beneficiaries of the
plan at the end of the plan yeat although not alt of
these persons had yet earned the right to receive
benefits

The value of plan assets. after subtracting lia­
bilities of the plan, was $~57,980,940 as of
December 31, 2001, compared to $388,800,076
as of January 1, 2001. During the plan year, the
pJan experienced a decrease in its net assets of
$30,819,l36. This decrease includes unrealized
appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan
assets; that is, the difference between the value of
the plan's assets at the end of the year and the
value of the assets at the beginning of the year or
tbe cost of assets acquired during the year. The
plan had a total income of $5,315,048 including

employer contnbutions of $974,462, realized loss­
es of $1,161,426 from the sale of assets, and earn~
ings from investments of$11,ll2,957.

Minimum Fllndlng Slandanls
An actuary's statement shows that enough

money was contributed to the plan to keep it fund­
ed in accordance with the minimum funding stan­
dards of ERISA.

YfMll' Rights to Addillonal lnlflnnatlon

You have the right to receive a copy of the full
annual report, or any part thereof: on request The
items listed below are included in that report:

l. an accountant's report;
2. financial :infonnation and :infonnation on

payments to service providers;
3. assets held for investment;
4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the

plan assets;
5. insurance information, including sales

commissions paid by insurance camers;
6. infonnation regarding any common or col­

lective trusts, pooled separate accounts, master
trusts or 103-12 investment entities in which the
plan participates; and

7. actuarial information regarding the funding
of the plan.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report. or
any part thereof; write or call the office of Mr.
William Dennis,. who is Administrator, Board of

Trustees of the NMU Pensfon and Welfare Plan.
360 West 3ltt Street, New York, NY 10001; tele­
phone (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copy­
ing costs will be $8.20 for the full annual report or
10 cents per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the
plan administrat<>r, on request and at no charge, a
statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan
and accompanying notes, or a statement of income
and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes,
or both. 1f you request a copy of the full annual
report from the plan administrator, these two state­
ments and accompanying notes will be included as
part of that report The charge to cover copying
costs given above does not include a charge for the
copying of these portions of the report because
these portions are fumished without charge.

You also have the legally protected right to
examine the annual report at the main office of the
plan (Board of Trustees of the NMU Pension and
Welfare Plan, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY
10001) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in
Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the
U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copy­
ing costs. Requests to the Department should be
addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room
N 1513, Pension and Welfare Benefits Admin­
istration, U.S. Department of Labor, 20()
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC
20210.



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Officials, Members Discuss SIU Jobs,
MSP, Homeland Security and More

On the weather deck of the Cape
Intrepid, Seafarers and officials discuss
the role of the Cape ships in the event of
an RRF activation. Pictured from left to
right are Port Agent Bryan Powell, SIU
President Mike Sacco, Recertified Bosun
Dana Cella, SIU Exec. VP John Fay and
GUDE Billy Borne.

SIU President Mike Sacco,
Chief Steward Joia de Leon,

Port Agent Bryan Powell

SIU President Mike Sacco,
Steward/Baker Darlene Cherry

Below: SIU President Mike Sacco
(left) meets with crew members from
the CSX Tacoma as well as members
of the shoregang and maintenance
crews at the Maersk/CSX terminal in
Tacoma, Wash.

When SIU President
Michael Sacco and
Executive Vice President
John Fay met last month
with Seafarers at the union
hall in Tacoma, Wash. and
aboard ships in the area,
there was no shortage of
important, timely matters
to be discussed.

During the monthly
membership meeting Oct.
25 at the hall and through-
out that same week on

Recertified Bosun Dana Cella,
SIU President Mike Sacco,

Shoregang Chief Bosun Vern Poulsen

Seafarers-contracted ves- tions;
sels, Sacco led discussions •H
about vital topics includ-
mg:

•New shipboard job
opportunities for the SIU;

•The union's push to
extend and expand the U.S.
Maritime Security Program
(MSP); at the

• The continued readi-
ness of the SIU fleet for
anticipated military activa-

Seafarers 1



Coast longshoremen and definitely reason to be opti-

meland security how it relates to the SIU mistic about the future."

U.S. Coast Guard; and labor as a whole. Sacco addressed the

e importance of Chief Steward Terry membership and answered

the union's volun- White attended the mem- questions for an hour- a

itical action fund) bership meeting and said fact not lost on QMED Joe

union's constant he welcomed the presence Laguana. "It was a good

1 activity; of Sacco and Fay. "We meeting for getting ques-

were really impressed," tions answered," Laguana
nefits of upgrading White stated. "People were noted. "Mike talked about
aul Hall Center for happy to see the top offi- the military contacts and
e Training and cials at the hall. Everyone the fact that we have to be
on; and was encouraged by what ready to go .... I always
e lockout of West they had to say, and there's come to the meetings and

Right: SIU President Mike Sacco discusses the push for a new
ritime Security Program during the membership meeting in Tacoma.

Pictured at Sacco's left is SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone.

they're always good, but
this one was educational
and outstanding."

QMED Michael Birke
described the meeting as
"informational" and said he
wasn't surprised to see
Sacco at the hall. "I've met
Mike many times before
and seen him at different
SIU halls."

The membership meet-
ing drew a standing-room
crowd.

Right: Tacoma SIU
Port Agent Bryan
Powell reads his
report during the

meeting . Pictured at
his left is SIU Exec.
VP John Fay. At his

right is SIU
Representative
Trebion Dixon .

QMED Alan Ward, GUDE Joe Flesner and
Electrician Stanley Castro listen while SIU
President Mike Sacco speaks aboard the Cape
Island in Tacoma, Wash. aO .,

At the SIU hall in Tacoma, Wash ., SIU
President Mike Sacco (right) reviews some of
the programs offered at the Paul Hall Center
with AB Tzvetan Ovalov.

SIU Asst. VP Don Anderson reads
the secretary-treasurer's report
during the membership meeting.

Recertified Steward Brenda Kamiya,
SIU President Mike Sacco

I



,.. _.

Final Departures
DEEP SEA

JOSEPH ADAIR
Brother Joseph Adair, 71, died Aug.
10. He joined the Seafarers in 1951
in the port of New Orleans. Brother
Adair sailed in the deep sea as well
as inland divisions. His initial voy­
age was aboard the Alcoa Roamer.
The Florida-born mariner shipped in
the deck department and last worked
on the Samuel L. Cobb. Brother
Adair lived in Pierce, Fla.

ANASTASIOS AVZANGELIS
Pensioner
Anastasios
Avzangelis, 88,
passed away
July 12. Brother
Avzangelis
started his SIU
career in 1951
in the port of
New York. His

initial SIU voyage was aboard the
William H. Aspinwal, a Sprogue
Steamship Co. vessel. Born in
Greece, he shipped in the engine
department. Brother Avzangelis last
went to sea aboard Sea Transport,
Inc. 's Columbia. He lived in Greece
and began receiving his pension in
1980.

NATHANIEL AYLER
Pensioner
Nathaniel Ayler,
78, died Oct. 3.
He began his
career with the
Seafarers in
1942 in the port
of Philadelphia.
Brother Ayler
first went to sea

on the Cedar Rapid, an Isbradtsen
Co. vessel. Born in Alabama, he
shipped in the steward department.
Brother Ayler was a resident of
Mobile, Ala. He began collecting
compensation for his retirement in
1981.

RALPH BAKER
..-----==------, Pensioner

Ralph Baker,
75, passed away
recently.
Brother Baker
launched his
career with the
Seafarers in
1962 in the port
of Houston. A

U.S. Navy veteran, his first SIU ship
was the Ft. Hoskins, an Interocean
Management Corp. vessel. The
Lancaster, Ohio native worked in the
deck department and last went to sea
aboard Puerto Rico Marine Manage­
ment's Kaimoku. Brother Baker
made his home in New Orleans and
started receiving retirement stipends
in 1992.

ALLEN BATCHELOR
Pensioner Allen
Batchelor, 90,
died Aug. 20.
He commenced
his SIU profes­
sion in 1952 in
the port of New
York. The
Newton, Ga.

'--------'----'native worked
in the engine department and last
went to sea on the Patriot, an Ocean
Carriers Inc. vessel. Brother
Batchelor began receiving his pen­
sion in 1985. He called North Miami
Beach, Fla. home.

LAVETA BLACKWELL
Pensioner
Laveta
Blackwell, 57,
passed away
recently. Sister
Blackwell start­
ed her career
with the Marine
Cooks &

Stewards (MC&S) in 1967 in San
Francisco. Born in Texas, she sailed
in the steward department. Sister
Blackwell was a resident of El Paso,
Texas and began collecting compen­
sation for her retirement in 1978.

WILLIAM BURKE
Pensioner
William Burke,
70, passed away
July 5. Brother
Burke joined
the SIU in 1970
in Detroit. Born
in Canada, he
worked in the
Great Lakes and

deep sea divisions. The deck depart­
ment member last worked on the
Sea-Land Enterprise. Brother Burke
began collecting compensation for
his retirement in 1999 and lived in
the Philippines.

JOSE DaCOSTA
Pensioner Jose
Dacosta, 86,
died July 11.
Brother
Dacosta
embarked on
his vocation

... ~ with the Sea­
farers in 1952

'----""""--'""""'""--"""'"'~ in the port of
Baltimore. The Brazilian-born
mariner shipped in the deck depart­
ment and last went to sea aboard
Puerto Rico Marine Management's
Northern Lights. Brother Dacosta
started receiving retirement stipends
in 1981. He called Baltimore home.

TIMOTHY DALLY
Brother
Timothy Dally,
44, passed away
Aug. 22. He
started his
career with the
Seafarers in
1990 in the port
of Jacksonville,

.____........._ __ .____.....___... Fla. His first
ship was the CPL Louis J Hauge Jr.
Born in Yokosuka, Japan, Brother
Dally worked in the deck depart­
ment. He last sailed on the Sea-Land
Atlantic. Brother Dally was a resi­
dent of Atlantic Beach, Fla.

GEORGE DANG
Pensioner
George Dang,
75, died Sept.
16. Brother
Dang began his
career with the
MC&S.Bornin
China, he
shipped in the

-'---''-------'.....,,,., steward depart­
ment. Brother Dang called San
Francisco home. He began collecting
his pension in 1973.

VITO D' ANGELO
Pensioner Vito
D'Angelo, 80,
passed away
Aug. 12.
Brother
D' Angelo com­
menced his
career with the
SIU in 1959 in

----------!l.:l~ the port of New
York. The Massachusetts native
shipped in the deck department and
sailed on many vessels during bis
career including the Steel Admiral
and the Robin Good Fellow. Brother
D' Angelo resided in Miami Lakes,
Fla. and started receiving compensa­
tion for his retirement in 1967.

EUGENIO DE SOUSA
Brother Eugenio De Sousa, 31 , died
Sept. 20. He joined the Seafarers in
1989 in the port of Piney Point, Md.
The Massachusetts-born mariner ini­
tially went to sea aboard the Sea-

Land Perform­
ance. Brother
De Sousa
shipped in the
deck depart­
ment and last
sailed on the
PFC Dewayne
T. Williams,
operated by

American Overseas Marine. He
lived in New Bedford, Mass.

GEORGE DOEST
Pensioner
George Doest,
81, passed
away Aug. 2.
Brother Doest
joined the
Seafarers in
1959 in the port
ofNewYork.

__ ____, Born in South
America, he initially sailed aboard
an Isco Inc. vessel. The engine
department member last worked
aboard the Sea-Land Pittsburgh.
Brother Doest started receiving his
pension in 1985 and made his home
in The Woodlands, Texas.

WILLIAM DREW
Pensioner
William Drew,
77, died Aug.
14. Brother
Drew joined the
Seafarers in
1951 in the port
of New York. A
U.S. Navy vet­
eran, the

Maine-born mariner first sailed on
the Del Rio, a Delta Steamship Lines
vessel. Brother Drew shipped in the
engine department. He began col­
lecting compensation for his retire­
ment in 1981 and made his home in
Morehead ity, .C.

BEVERLY DUNN
Pensioner
Beverly Dunn,
69, died Aug. 2 .
Brother Dunn
started his SIU
career in 1955
in the port of
New York.A
U.S. Army vet­
eran, Brother

Dunn shipped in the deck depart­
ment as a bosun. He last worked on
Westchester Marine's Golden
Endeavor. He called Mobile, Ala.
home and began receiving his pen­
sion in 1997.

WALTER DUNN
Pensioner
Walter Dunn,
88, passed away
Aug. 29. A U.S.
Navy veteran,
Brother Dunn
started his SIU
career in 1949
in the port of

___ _, Mobile, Ala.

His first SIU voyage was on the
Alcoa Partner. The steward depart­
ment member last worked on
Waterman Steamship Corp's
Jefferson Davis. Brother Dunn
began receiving compensation for
his retirement in 1979 and made his
home in Alabama.

REYES FLORES
Pensioner
Reyes Flores,
55, died July 9.
Brother Flores
started his
career with the
Seafarers in
1969 in the port
of New York.
Born in Puerto

Rico, he shipped in the deck depart­
ment and last worked on the
Humacao, a Puerto Rico Marine

Management vessel. He began
receiving his pension in 1996 and
lived in his native commonwealth.

KENNETH GffiVAN
Pensioner
Kenneth
Girvan, 81,
passed away
Sept. 28. He
embarked on
his career with
the Seafarers in
1953 in Port­
land, Ore.

Brother Girvan initially went to sea
aboard the President Wilson. Born in
Alaska, he shipped in the steward
department and last worked on the
Ewa. Brother Girvan resided in
Newburg, Ore. He began receiving
his retirement compensation in 1987.

DAVID HARTMAN
Pensioner
David Hartman,
76, died Aug.
30. Brother
Hartman started
his career with
the Seafarers in
1966 in the port
of Norfolk, Va.
A U.S. Navy

veteran, Brother Hartman worked in
both the deep sea and inland divi­
sions. Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y.,
Brother Hartman sailed in the deck
department. He last went to sea on
the Cape Race. Brother Hartman
began receiving his pension in 1995
and lived in Norfolk, Va.

EDWARD HASSAN
Pensioner
Edward Hassan,
84, passed away
Sept. 15.
Brother Hassan
began his career
with the
MC&S. Born in
Surabaya,
Indonesia, he

shipped in the steward department
and started collecting his pension in
1977. Brother Hassan made his
home in Albany, Ore.

ALBERT HENDRICKS
Pensioner
Albert Hen­
dricks, 61 , died
Sept. 17. He
joined the Sea­
farers in 1962
in the port of
New York.
Brother
Hendricks ini­

tially went to sea aboard Bull Steam­
ship Co. 's Elizabeth. The Mobile,
Ala. native shipped in the steward
department and last sailed on the
PFC Eugene A. Obregon. Brother
Hendricks began receiving his pen­
sion in 2000 and lived in Alabama.

KUNG HO
Pensioner Kung
Ho, 86, passed
away Sept. 9.
Brother Ho
began his career
with the
MC&S. Born in
China, he
worked in the
steward depart­

ment. Brother Ho started receiving
compensation for his retirement in
1969 and was a San Francisco resi­
dent.

RICHARD HOLMES
Brother Richard Holmes, 79, died
Sept. 8. He joined the Seafarers in
1968 in the port of Houston. A U.S.
Navy veteran, Brother Holmes
worked in the engine department. He
last went to sea on the Overseas
Marilyn. Brother Holmes made his
home in Texas.

SYLVESTER HOOVER
Pensioner
Sylvester
Hoover, 75,
passed away
Aug. 22. The
U.S. Navy vet­
eran joined the
Seafarers in
1968 in San
Francisco.

Brother Hoover 's first ship was the
President Adams. Born in
Pennsylvania, he sailed as a member
of the steward department. He last
went to sea on the Manoa and start­
ed receiving his pension in 1985.
Brother Hoover was a resident of
Seabring, Fla.

WILLIAM LE COU
Pensioner
William Le
Cou, 75, died
Aug. 20. Born
in California,
he was a veter­
an of the U.S.
Navy. Brother
Le Cou joined
the SIU in 1960

in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His
initial voyage was aboard the
Alamar. The engine department
member started receiving his pen­
sion in 1992. He was a resident of
Lytle Creek, Calif.

WILLIE LINDSEY
Pensioner
Willie Lindsey,
52, died Sept.
26. Brother
Lindsey
launched his
SIU career in
1969 in the port
of New
Orleans. The

Mississippi-born mariner first sailed
aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's
Hastings. Brother Lindsey worked in
the engine department, last sailing
on the Sgt. William R. Button. More
recently, he worked as a crane main­
tenance electrician in New Orleans.
Brother Lindsey began receiving his
pension in 1999 and was a resident
of Natalbany, La.

CARLOS LUNA
Pensioner
Carlos Luna,
85, passed away
Sept. 30.
Brother Luna
began his career
with the
Seafarers in
194 7 in the port

...__.. __ ~.....____.._-"""-__. of Baltimore.
Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in
the steward department. Brother
Luna's final voyage was aboard
Puerto Rico Marine Management's
Carolina. He lived in Kenner, La.,
and began receiving disbursements
for his pension in 1979.

ANTHONY MARGIOTTA
Pensioner
Anthony
Margiotta, 75,
died Sept. 24.
The U.S. Army
veteran em­
barked on his
SIU career in
1953 in the port

..__ ___ .,.......;__ _ __,of New Orleans.
The Louisiana native worked in the
steward department and lived in
New Orleans. Brother Margiotta
started receiving compensation for
his retirement in 1981.

MICHAEL MASTROGANNIS
Pensioner Michael Mastrogannis, 64,
passed away June 3. Born in Greece,
he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port
of New York. Brother Mastrogannis
was a member of the deck depart-

Continued on page 18



Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea
OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2002

*TOTAL REGISTERED
AU Groups

Class A Class B Class C

Port
Algonac
Baltimore
Guam

0
4
1

Honolulu 11
Houston 20
Jacksonville 44
Mobile 8
New Orleans 22
New York 29
Norfolk 13
Philadelphia 3
Piney Point 2
Puerto Rico 8
San Francisco 27
St. Louis 0
Tacoma 36
Wilmington 28
Totals 256

Port
Algonac 0
Baltimore 4
Guam 0
Honolulu
Houston
Jacksonville
Mobile

Norfolk
Philadelphia
Piney Point
Puerto Rico

Tacoma
Wilmington

otals

Port
Algonac
Baltimore
Guam
Honolulu

3
16
21
5
9
7
8
2

1
6
8
2

12
6

110

0
2
1

10
Houston 15
Jacksonville 14

Mobile 3
New Orleans 9
New York 12
Norfolk 9
Philadelphia 2
Piney Point 2
Puerto Rico l
San Francisco 26
St. Louis
Tacoma 15
Wilmington 23
Totals 145

Port
0
0

----"''" 0
Honolulu 9

3

Norfolk 0
Philadelphia
Piney Point 1
PuertQ Ric0-_ 1
San Franciseo" 7
St. Louis 0
Tacoma 4
Wilmington 5
Totals 42

Totals All
Departments 553

0
3
1

10
17
32
14
13
12

15

13
4
9
5

23
15

187

3
0
4
5

11
2
4
I
5
2

24
8

112

3
2
0
4

6
5
5
3

11
2
5
2
3
0

6
59

11
12

12
1

12
3

14
1

13
6

140

498

2
4
3
2

12
9
l

10
19
6

1
4
3
2

11
14

104

l

4
5
5
0
2

2

0
0
7
0
6
6

54

0
0

4

7
2
1
7
2

0
1
1
o ·
0
2
4

33

15

12
1

19
4
4
0

15
10

161

352

TOTAL SHIPPED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

8
0
9

20
26
13
18
22

7
2
3
4

16
1

23
19

DECK DEPARTMENT
0
2 0
2 l
8

10
18
6

14
9
8
4
1
4
8
2

11
10

0
7
4

0
4
5
3
1
0
3
3
1
5
3

Trip
Reliefs

0
0
0
6

13
19
3
9
5
2
0

l
7
0

18
7

192 117 41 91

ENGINE DEPARTMENT
O· -1:· 1 0
2 0 1 0
o __ .SL~ 1 o
4
9

21
3
7
7
7
4
2

2
6
0

11
5

1
7

14
4
4

4
3
1
f
5
1

20
4

0

1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
5
0
2
1

2
3

10
0

. 2

1
1
2
0

12
2

90 77 16 41
STEWARD DEPARTMENT
0 1 0 0
3 2 0 2
0 0 0 0
6

10

13

2
7

15
6
2

4
2

21

13
11

3
7
3
4
1
2

0
3
0
3
0
0
4

0

3
0
2
2
0
0
0
l
1
0
3

4
4
7
0
4
5
4

1
1
1
9
0
4
8

116 34 14 54

ENTRY DEPARTMENT
0 0 0
0 1 5
0 0

6
8
6
4
5

2

8
3
2

14 7
6 6

0
0

0
0
0
0

**REGISTERED ON BEACH
AU Groups

Class A Class B Class C

2
6
3

14
43
67
22
28
53
19
8
3

17
37

53
38

414

0
6
0
7

31
31
9

14
19
12
5
3
8

17
2

21
18

203

0
4

15
22
32

4
14
19
12
6
6
3

36

32
39

246

0

12
3
3
I
7

l2
0

3
l

z
11
22
46
14
23
23
30
4

13
11
14
8

30
26

281

1
7
1

2
4
2
4

37
22
6

25
43
11
4
1
2
6
3

22
25

219

l

- 1
12 6
6 16

33 13
8--_,.· 4

16 6
_'JJ 20
19 5
4 2
8 2
6 0
6 7
2 2

25
15

196

2
0
2

11
3

13
4
7
5

23
2
7
3
5
0
3

17
107

34
32
26

7
10
56
17
0

15
13

116

0
0
1
4
6

11
3

12
7
0
2
1
0
0

3
52

30
50
38
7

21
66
21

2
0
1
0
l
3
0
3
5

6
1
8
0

20
3
3
0 o~--

4
8
0
6
5

2
35

9
304 30

428

13
6

86

314

1

63

134

o
0
0

186

63

926 888

37
18

339

726

*"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.

January & February 2003
Membership Meetings

Beep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters
Piney Point ............. Monday: January 6, February 3

Algonac .................. Friday: January 10, February 7

Baltimore ................ Thursday: January 9, February 6

Boston ..................... Friday: January 10, February 7

Duluth ........................ Wednesday: January 15, February 12

Honolulu ................. Friday: January 17, February 14

Houston .................. Monday: January 13, February 10

Jacksonville ............ Thursday: January 9, February 6

Jersey City ............... Wednesday: January 22, February 19

Mobile .................... Wednesday: January 15, February 12

New Bedford .......... Tuesday: January 21, February 18

New Orleans ........... Tuesday: January 14, February l1

New York ................ Tuesday: January 7, February 4

Norfolk ................... Thursday: January 9, February 6

Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: January 8, February 5

Port Everglades ....... Thursday; January 16, February 13

San Francisco ......... Thursday:; January 16, February 13

SanJuan .................. Thursday: January 9, February 6

St. Louis ................. Friday: January 17, February 14

Tacoma ................... Friday; January 24~ February 21

Wtlmington ............... Tuesday: January 21 *
Tuesday: February 18*
"(changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday
and Presidents' Day)

Each pod's meellag starls at 10:30 a.m.

Personal
LEON "MICK" SMITH

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Leon "Mick" Smith,
please contact his brother, Clement Smith, at 253 Rutter Ave.,
Kingston, PA 18704; or ·telephone (570) 287-1485 or (570)
287-3345. Smith, 77, was a merchant mariner who sailed on the
Great Lakes. In 1991, he was known to live in the Chicago area.

HUBERT "RED" HOUSE
Please contact Hubert Jackson at (910) 594-0127, or write

him at 88 Johnston Hwy, Newton Grove, NC 28366. Would like
to reminisce about the taxi ride from Portland to Newport, Ore.
and other "stuff"

Corrections
In the October 2002 LOG, the photos of deceased members

Ronald Krug and John McGreevy were inadvertently
switched. Both obituaries follow in their entirety.

RONALD KRUG
Pensioner Ronald King, 65, died June 7.
Brother Krug began his SIU career in
1961 in Cleveland. He first worked on a
vessel operated by Erie Sand Gravel Co.
Brother Krug was a member of the deck
department and last shipped aboard a
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. vessel.
He started receiving compensation for
his retirement in 1998 and lived in
Ohio.

JOHN McGREEVY
Pensioner John McGreevy, 79, passed
away July 20. Brother McGreevy start­
ed his career with the Seafarers in 1960
in Detroit. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he
shipped in the deck department. Brother
McGreevy worked primarily aboard
vessels operated by Great Lakes
Associates, Inc., including the Seniority
Men. He started receiving his pension in
1987 and lived in Ashley, Pa.

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Seafarers lntemational llaltln
Dlret:lory

Michael Sacco, President

John Fay, Executive Vice President

David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer

Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts

Tom Orzechowski,
Yice President Lakes and Inland Waters

Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast

Nicholas J. Marrone, Pice President West Coast

1oseph T. Sorest Vice President Atlantic Coast

Kermett Mangram,
Vice President Government Services

Rene Lioeaojie, Vice President at Large

Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large

• )Ill

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(301) 899-0675

ALGONAC
StOSt. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001

(810) 794-4988

ALTON
325<1-datket St., Suite B~ Alton, 1L 62002

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ANCHORAGE
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(907) 561-4988

BALTIMORE
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BOSTON
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DULUTH
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GUAM
P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921

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HONOLULU
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HOUSTON
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JACKSONVILLE
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JERSEY CITY
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MOBILE
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(251) 47~H9I6

NEW BEDFORD
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(508) 997-5404

NEW ORLEANS
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(504) 328-7545

NEW YORK
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(718) 499-6600
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NORFOLK
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SANTURCE
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ST.LOUIS
4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116

(314) 752-6500

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1'T1'1U 1'1onthl7 Shipping; A Registration Report
NOVEMBER 2002

TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups

TOTAL SHIPPED

All Groups Trip

Reliefs

REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups

Group I Group II Group III Group I Group II Group III Group I Group II Group III

Port DECK DEPARTMENT

Boston

Houston
Harvey, LA

New York

Norfollc

San Pedro

Tacoma

Totals

8
8
5

13

1

13

4

52

2

0
0

0

0

3

1

6

0
4

10

2

0

0
2

18

2

1
3

10

2

3

0

21

0

0

0

0

0

0
0

0

0

0
1

0
0

0

0

1

4

3
7

14

0

9

2

39

5
13

11
32

8

37
22

128

3

5
2
8
0

33

5

56

0

20

16

18

0

0
7

61

Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT

Boston
Houston
Harvey, LA

New York

Norfolk
San Pedro
Tacoma
Totals

3

0

2

0

0
9
2

16

0

0

1

0

0

0

2

~o ~·~T~

___ 3 __ -~-~--2

3 0
3 0
o "·"--- o-· ~·

0 2
0 1

9 7

0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0

l

0

0
0

0

0

0

1

~ r

2

7

0
4

0

15

0

6

12

69

0

10

0

4
3

19

0
22

6
10

Q

0
2

40

Port

Boston

Houston
Harvey, LA

New York

Norfolk

San Pedro

Tacoma
Totals

STEWARD DEPARTMENT

0

2
2

5

1

12

I

0
2

0

0

5

0

0

0

1

0

0
0
1

0
2

2

1

l

8

0

0
0

0

0

0

0
0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1
0

2

0

4

1

8

2

14

7

18

3

23

4

71

1
0
1

3

0

18

2

25

0

11
4

8

0

17

2

42

Port

Boston
Houston
Harvey, LA

New York

Norfolk

San Pedro

Tacoma

Totals

ENTRY DEPARTMENT

Totals All

2

2

12

0
]

0

18

Departments 98

2

3

0

5

0

6

2

18

31

l

9

1

6

0

0

0

17

45

0

0

2

0
0

0

3

39

PI CS-FROM-THE-PAST
Following are more photos and tales from retiree Phil

Rosenstein of Corpus Christi, Texas, who has been a fre­
quent contributor to the LOG.

Rosenstein writes: "Sometime during the 1960s, I relieved
Bosun Pete Brusasco on board the Volunteer State, a States
Marine Victory ship. Pete lived in Portland, Ore. and invited me
to his home whenever I was in the area. Pete had a business
that he worked at in between ships-retrieving logs from the
bottom of the Willamette River. Yes, logs don't always float.
There were a lot of logs that sank to the bottom."

The photo below is of Pete, leaning against one of the
square logs he pulled up.

I

0
0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0
0

0

0

0

0

2

I
5

10

0
3

2

22

84

4

11
3

28
0

109

2

157

425

20

27
0

38
0

67

8

160

260

0

71
11

73

0

2
11

168

311

The photo above was taken of Rosenstein in 1967 when
he was bosun aboard the Boise Victory, owned and oper­
ated· by Keystone Shipping Co.

"We made several trips into Vietnam during the war. The
U.S. Army brought 30- and 50-caliber machine guns on
board with soldiers to operate them. One soldier taught me
how to use the machine gun and let me pose for my picture
with it on the stern.

"There were many ships at anchor in Saigon. Every
morning scuba divers would check the bottom of our ship
for mines. The Viet Cong would sometimes swim up the
Saigon River and put magnetic mines under the hulls of
U.S. merchant ships."



An inland captain, two
recertified bosuns and one
recertified steward are

among the eight Seafarers who
are announcing their retirements
this month.

Captain Burton 0. Baxter
navigated the inland waterways
for nearly 15 years. Bosuns
Henry Bouganim and Edward
M. Cain mastered the highest
level of training available to
members who sail in the deck
department in 1987 and 1988,
respectively, when they complet­
ed the bosun recertification
course at the Paul Hall Center for
Maritime Training and Education
in Piney Point, Md. Chief
Steward James Dunne completed
the top level of instruction obtain­
able to steward department mem­
bers in 1998 when he graduated
from the steward recertification
program at the Paul Hall Center.

Including Bouganim, Cain and
Dunne, four of the retirees sailed
in the deep sea division. One
plied the Great Lakes, and three
navigated the inland waterways.

Five of the retirees worked in
the deck department, one shipped
in the engine department and two
sailed in the steward department.

On this page, the Seafarer
LOG r n bri biographical
accounts of the retiring Seafarers.

DEEP SEA

HENRY
BOU GANIM,
63, joined the
SIU in 1970 in
the port of
New Orleans.
Born in
Mogadar,
Morocco,

Brother Bouganim first sailed

aboard Waterman Steamship
Corp. 's Andrew Jackson. A mem­
ber of the deck department, he
shipped as a bosun. He upgraded
his skills at the Paul Hall Center
for Maritime Training and
Education in Piney Point, Md.,
completing the bosun recertifica­
tion course in 1987. Brother
Bouganim last went to sea on the
PFC Eugene A. Obregon. He
resides in Waveland, Miss.

EDWARDM.
CAIN, 64,
started his
career with the
Seafarers in
1960 in the
port of New
Orleans. He
first worked
on the Sampan Hitch, a
Suwannee Steamship Co. vessel.
The Alabama-born mariner sailed
in the deck department as a
bosun. Brother Cain frequently
upgraded his skills at the
Seafarers training school in Piney
Point, Md. He completed the
bosun recertification course in
1988 and last sailed on the Sea­
Land Independence. Brother Cain
lives in Mobile, Ala.

JAMES
DUNNE 65
joined the
Seafarers in
19 7 in an
Fran isco.
Brother Dunne
served in the
U.S. Marine

Corps from 1954 to 1957. His
first Seafarers-crewed ship was
the USNS Assertive, operated by
Sea Mobility, Inc. The
Massachusetts native sailed in the
steward department and upgraded
his skills often in Piney Point,
Md. Brother Dunne completed
steward recertification training in
1998 and last worked on Ameri­
can Ship Management's APL

Welcome Ashore
Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their

working lives to sailing aboard US-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 mem_bers for a job

well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead.

Singapore. He is a resident of
Tacoma, Wash. ·

FLOYD HARMANSON, 65,
joined the Seafarers in 1973 in
the port of Houston. A veteran of
the U.S. Navy, Brother
Harmanson's first SIU ship was
the Overseas Natalie. The Port
Arthur, Texas native was a mem­
ber of the steward department and
last worked on the Cape
Mendocino, an OMI Ship
Management, Inc. vessel. Brother
Harmanson lives in his native
state.

INLAND

BURTONO.
BAXTER, 63,
started his
career with the
Seafarers in
1965. Born in
Tyler, Texas,
Boatman
Baxter worked
in the deck department and
shipped as a captain. He worked
primarily aboard vessels operated
by Higman Barge Lines, Inc.
Boatman Baxter makes his home
in Kountze, Texas.

.--~-==-~--,GERALD

CLOSE 61 ,
began hi SIU
career in 1969
in the port of
New York.
The Athens,
Ohio native
shipped in the

deck department. Boatman Close
worked primarily aboard vessels
operated by Pennsylvania Central
Transportation Co. He resides in
Gwynn, Va.

JOSEPH LEON CY, 64, joined
the Seafarers in 1977 in the port
of Piney Point, Md. Born in the
West Indies, he

shipped in
both the
engine and
deck depart­
ments.
Boatman
Leoncy
worked pri­
marily aboard
Crowley Towing &
Transportation Co. vessels. He
lives in Puerto Rico.

GREAT LAKES

DANIEL
HEARNS, 61,
hails from
Cleveland.
Brother
Hearns joined
the Seafarers
in 1962 in the
port of

Houston. He first sailed aboard
the Lemmerhirt, a Great Lakes
Dredge & Dock Co. vessel.
Brother Hearns shipped in the
deck department. He calls
Brunswick, Ohio home.

Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, all
former members of the NMU and participants in the
NMU Pension Trust, recently went on pension.

ION ION,
65, started
his career
with the
NMUin
1990. Born
in Romania,

· he first went
to sea aboard

the SS Aspen and shipped out of
the port of Wilmington, Calif.
The deck department member
upgraded his skills in and last
worked aboard the Tonsina.

ALBERT
SING LE­
TO , 60,
hails from
Charleston
S.C. He
joined the
NMUin
1962.
Brother Singleton's first voyage
was aboard the SS Amoco New
York. The steward department
member initially shipped out of
the port of Charleston, S.C. He
upgraded his skills and last
went to sea on the SS Fredricks­
burg.

,.....,,.,...--=~--,------i RAUL
VAZQUEZ
embarked on
his career
with the
NMUin
194 7. Sailing
out of the
port of

Baltimore, he initially worked
on the Bulk Crude. Born in
Puerto Rico, he shipped in the
steward department. Brother
Vazquez upgraded his skills in
1989. He last worked on a
Lykes Brothers' vessel.

In addition to the members list­
ed above, the following NMU
brothers and sisters went on
pension effective the dates indi­
cated.
Name Age

Robert Cole 66
Leonelo Flores 55
Mario Hernandez 55
Raymond McKnight 78
Antonio Soares 62
Cesar Johnson 69
John Smith 55

Effective
Date

Aug. l
Nov. l
Sept. l

ov. 1
Nov. 1
Sept. 1
Oct. I

The following three briefs were to be included in the November LOG. They were pulled
due to space considerations.

~tReptlnted from past issues of the ~afarers
LOG'

stated\furth!.r, ''We take pride in the fact
that New Orleans particularly in the last
14 years 'ha.s had the favorable economic,
social and pofi*al climate which has
encouraged the growth of business, indus ..
try and such great institutions as the

-1940
The SIU demanded and won from its
'Contracted operators an Increase in the
bonus on Far
East runs from

union's legaf expe'its a.re if1vestlgating ways
and means of overriding the high court's
anti-labor decision after the U.S. Justice
Department succeeded in convincing the
court that costs of discharging cargo on a
seized vessel should take precedence over

seamen's
claims for

the previous
rate of 25 per~
cent to the flat
rate of $1 per
day, calculated
from the day
the ship leaves

LAST MONTH
wages. The
courts ruled In
favor of the
government
since much of
the cargo in JN SIU HISTORY

Honolulu until
it returns to
that port. In addition, the bonus rate on
the African run was increased from 33-
1 /3 percent to the same $1 per day rate.
For the entry ratings, this meant an
increase of no fess than 25 percent.

1963
The SIU has asked for congressional
action to amend admiralty and maritime
law to restore the basic right of seafarers
to recover unpaid wages when a ship is
sold at a Marshall's sale as the result of a
seizure. The U.S. Supreme Court recently
denied a petition by the SIU to guarantee
wages for seamen on a seized ship. The

-1992

question was
govemment­
owned.

The SIU's efforts to save both the tourism
industry of Long Beach, Calif. as well as
thousands of jobs haven't gone to waste.
As of mid-November, the long Beach
City Council was scheduled imminently to
assume ownership and operation of the
famed Queen Mary hotel and restaurant.
The council has vowed to keep the
Queen Mary-on which 1, 200 members
of the SIU-affiliated United Industrial
Workers are employed-in the city, by its
recent vote to prevent sale of the ship to
a foreign buyer.

1940,
'The :Seafarers International Union
"~m~ineq>oncttfeated in representation
elections by win-
ning a N~tion9I
labor Relations

SIU."
New Orleans SIU

Board election
aboard Calmar Line
ships by a vote of
323 to 9. Of 340
seamen who voted,
only nine voted
against the union

THIS MONTH

JN SIU HISTORY

Port Agent Lindsey
J. Williams said,
"The universal
respect and good ..
will enjoyed by
Seafarers in this
port is a far cry

and eight ballots
were ruled invalid by the board.
The lopsided victory was the third recent
success for the Sf U in representation
elections aboard ship. Previously, the
union easily won elections to represent
seamen working aboard P&O and
Baltimore Insular line ships.

1960
Ground was broken during the past week
for the new Seafarers building in New
Orleans. Mayor de-Lesseps S. Morrison
was the principal speaker. He said, "The
wonderful growth and progress which the
Seafarers International Union has enjoyed
in this port has been paralleled by the
tremendous development of trade in this
port, which has become the second-rank­
ing seaport in the United States." He

from the conditions
prevailing 2 1 years

ago during the formative stages of our
union. We are preparing to move into a
beautiful new home."

1980
Several hundred trade unionists descend­
ed on the New York office of Aeroflot,
the official Russian airline, but they
weren't looking for plane tickets. The
sign-carrying unionists, including a score
of Seafarers from the hall in Brth°klyn,
were picketing Aeroflot on 4 5 St. and
Fifth Ave. to protest the buildup of
Russian troops on the Polish border and
to express their support for Poland's
courageous workers who have risked their
fives to form the infant free-trade union,
Solidamosc.



final Departures
Continued from page 14

..------::-::--.,....----. ment, last sail­
ing on the Mt.
Explorer, a
Cove Shipping
Co. vessel. He
began collect­
ing retirement
stipends in
1979 and lived
in his native
Greece.

ROBERT MILLER
Pensioner Robert Miller, 71 , died
Sept. 24. The Plainfield, N.J.-born
mariner joined the Seafarers in 1959
in the port of New York. The deck
department member last sailed
aboard a Puerto Rico Marine
Management vessel. Brother Miller
began receiving his pension in 1990
and was a resident of Linden, N .J.

CARMELA MINNITI
Pensioner
Carmela
Minniti, 84,
passed away
Aug. 24. Sister
Minniti started
her career with
the MC&S in
1964 in San
Francisco. Born

in Philadelphia, the steward depart­
ment member last sailed on the
President Roosevelt. Sister Minniti
started receiving compensation for
her retirement in 1980 and made her
home in Long Beach, Wash.

KAMAL MOORE
Brother Kamal
Moore, 27, died
Sept. 22. He
joined the
Seafarers in
1995 in the port
of Piney Point,
Md. A native of
Berkley, Calif.,
he initially went

to sea aboard American Hawaii
Cruises' Independence. Brother
Moore worked in the engine and
steward departments, last sailing on
the Global Sentinel. He was a resi­
dent of Vancouver, Wash.

JERRY MULLER
Brother Jerry Muller, 49, passed
away Sept. 9. The Hawaiian-born
mariner joined the SIU in 1980 in
the port of Honolulu. Brother
Muller's initial voyage was aboard
Cove Ship Management's Oceanic
Independence. The steward depart­
ment member last worked on the
USNS Contender. Brother Muller
lived in Honolulu.

JULIO NAPOLEONIS
Pensioner Julio
Napoleonis, 78,
died Sept. 3.
Brother Napo­
leonis em­
barked on his
career with the
Seafarers in
1942 in the port
ofNewYork.

He sailed in the steward department
and lived in Puerto Rico. Brother
Napoleonis started receiving his
pension in 1973.

ROBERT O'CONNELL
Brother Robert
O'Connell, 46,
passed away
Aug. 5. He
joined the
Seafarers in
1976 in the port
of New York.
Brother
O'Connell

worked in the deep sea as well as
inland divisions. The New York

native shipped in the deck depart­
ment. His final voyage was on the
Sea-Land Tacoma. Brother
O 'Connell called Tacoma, Wash.
home.

JABEZ PEGG
Pensioner Jabez
Pegg, 73, died
Aug. 21. A U.S
Army veteran,
Brother Pegg
joined the SIU
in 1962 in the
port of
Baltimore. The
North Carolina

native first went to sea aboard
Waterman Steamship Corp. 's
Madaket. A member of the deck
department, he last worked on the
Sea-Land Explorer. Brother Pegg
began receiving his pension in 1992
and was a resident of Suisun, Calif.

PIDLIPPOOLE
Brother Philip Poole, 48, died Aug.
29. He started his SIU career in
1975. Brother Poole worked in the
inland and deep sea divisions. The
New Jersey-born mariner shipped in
the deck department. He last went to
sea on the SSG Edward A. Carter Jr.
Brother Poole lived in Long Brancl:~,
N.J.

WALLACE PRATTS
Pensioner
Wallace Pratts,
77, passed
away Sept. 19.
Brother Pratts
joined the Sea­
farers in 194 3
in the port of
New York. His
initial voyage

was aboard the Alcoa Roamer. The
Louisiana native worked in the stew­
ard departm nt, last · 1in on the
Ultrasea. Brother Pratts started
receiving his pension in 1987 and
was a resident of New Orleans.

MATTHEW ROSATO
Pensioner
Matthew
Rosato, 84, died
July 29. Brother
Rosato was a
charter member
of the SIU, hav­
ing joined the
union in 1938
in the port of

New Orleans. A member of the
engine department, he first worked
aboard the Alcoa Runner. Born in
Covington, La., Brother Rosato last
went to sea on the J.B. Water, a
Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel.
He began receiving compensation
for his retirement in 1976 and lived
in Louisiana.

GLEASON ST. GERMAIN
Pensioner Gleason St. Germain, 89,
passed away July 22. Brother St.
Germain embarked on his career
with the Seafarers in 1951 in the
port of New Orleans. The Louisiana
native first went to sea aboard the
Alcoa Pointer. A member of the
steward department, he last worked
on the Del Sud. Brother St. Germain
started receiving his pension in
1977. He made his home in West­
wego, La.

WILLIAM STRICKLAND
Pensioner
William Strick­
land, 78, died
Aug. 16. A U.S.
Army veteran,
he started his
SIU career in
1951 in the port
ofNorfolk, Va.
Brother

Strickland initially went to sea on
Alcoa Steamship's Alanson B.

Houghton. The steward department
member last worked on the OMI
Sacramento. Brother Strickland lived
in Manassas, Va. and began receiving
retirement stipends in 1989.

THEODORE TAYLOR
Pensioner Theodore Taylor, 76, died
Aug. 5. He started his career with
the MC&S. Brother Taylor shipped
in the steward department and began
collecting retirement benefits in
1978. He was a resident of Oakland,
Calif.

ROBERT TOMPKINS
Pensioner
Robert Tomp­
kins, 72 died
recently.
Brother
Tompkins
began his SIU
career in 1953
in San Fran­
cisco. A veteran

of the U.S. Air Force, he initially
went to sea aboard the Mankato
Victory, a Victory Carriers Inc. ves­
sel. The engine department member
started collecting retirement stipends
in 1996. He made his home in
Puerto Rico.

JAMES WATSON
Pensioner
James Watson,
73, passed
away July 10.
Brother Watson
initially went to
sea on board
the Lucille
Bloomfield. A
member of the

deck department, he started collect­
ing compensation for his retirement
in 1994. Brother Watson lived in
Amite, La.

LEVINSON WINBORNE
Pensioner
Levinson Win­
borne, 81 , died
Aug. 24.
Brother
Winborne start­
ed his SIU
career in 1959
in the port of
New York.A

.veteran of the U.S. Navy, his initial
voyage was aboard the Andrew
Jackson. The Virginia native shipped
in the steward department and last
worked on the USNS Altair. Brother
Winborne began receiving compen­
sation for his retirement in 1986 and
lived in Chesapeake, Va.

HUGH WOOTEN
Pensioner Hugh
Wooten, 78,
died July 8.
Brother Wooten
began his career
with the
Seafarers in
1970 in San
Francisco. A
veteran of the

U.S. Army, his first vessel was
Waterman. Steamship Corp. 's Yaka.
The Utah-born mariner shipped in
the steward department and last
went to sea on the President Taft.
Brother Wooten began receiving his
pension in 1993 and resided in
Yountville, Calif.

JOSEPH ZHEMECK
Pensioner
Joseph F.
Zhemeck, 74,
died July 23.
Brother Zhe­
meck began his
SIU career in
194 7 in the port
of Philadelphia.
Born in Penn­

sylvania, he was a veteran of the

U.S. Army. He first sailed aboard the
Arlyn and shipped in all three de­
partments. Brother Zhemeck's last
voyage was aboard the Overseas
Washington. He began receiving his
pension in 1998 and made his home
in Philadelphia.

INLAND

DWAIN DORSETT
Pensioner
Dwain Dorsett,
65, passed away
Aug. 29. A U.S.
Navy veteran,
he started his
career with the
Seafarers in
1978 in
Houston.

Boatman Dorsett shipped in the
engine department and worked pri­
marily aboard G&H Towing Co.
vessels. He started receiving pay­
ments for his retirement in 1999 and
called Livingston, Texas home.

ROBERT KEIPER
Pensioner
Robert Keiper,
97, died Aug.
19. Boatman
Keiper began
his career with
the Seafarers in
1963 in Port
Arthur, Texas.
He worked in

the steward department and started
collecting compensation for his
retirement in 1972. Born in
Johnstown, Pa., Boatman Keiper
made his home in Martinsburg, Pa.

JOSEPH KILPATRICK
Pensioner
Joseph
Kilpatrick, 76,
pas da y
Aug. 13. A vet­
eran of both the
U. S. Navy and
U.S. Air Force,
he joined the
SIU in 1963 in

. Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman
Kilpatrick shipped in the deck
department and worked primarily
aboard Hvide Marine vessels. He
began receiving his pension in 1987
and made his home in Jasper,
Texas.

CHARLES LOWE
.---------, Pensioner

Charles Lowe,
81, died Aug.
26. Boatman
Lowe worked in
both the inland
and deep sea
divisions.
Boatman Lowe,
who sailed in

the deck department, began collect­
ing stipends for his retirement in
1985. He made his home in Mobile,
Ala.

NORMAN MOENNICH
Pensioner
Norman
Moennich, 69,
died Aug. 22.
Boatman
Moennich start­
ed his career
with the Sea­
farers in 1961

'----..-.=.--'-"~-___. in Cleveland,
Ohio. He worked in the deck depart­
ment and shipped primarily aboard
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.
vessels, including the Lemmerhirt.
Boatman Moennich started collect­
ing retirement stipends in 1994 and

. made his home in Cleveland.

JOHN SCOGGINS
Pensioner John Scoggins, 80, passed

veteran,
Boatman Scog­
gins joined the
Seafarers in
1964 in the port
of Mobile, Ala.
The deck
department

member began receiving compensa­
tion for his retirement in 1991 . He
was a resident of Pascagoula, Miss.

TOBY STEVENS
Boatman Toby
Stevens, 41 ,
passed away
July 17. The
Baytown,
Texas-born
mariner joined
the Seafarers in
1983 in the port

..__,.....,.........,._...... ........ ._.......__. of Houston.
Boatman Stevens worked primarily
aboard vessels operated by G&H
Towing. The engine department
member lived in Dickinson, Texas.

JOHN WILLIAMS

Pensioner John Williams, 77, died
Aug. 2. Boatman Williams started
his SIU career in the port of
Philadelphia. He worked in the
inland as well as deep sea divisions.
The Florida native first worked on a
Doric Shipping Corp. vessel.
Boatman Williams last shipped
aboard a Mariner Towing vessel. He
was a resident of Dunnellon, Fla.
and began receiving his pension in
1987.

ROBERT WILLIAMS
Boatman Robert Williams, 61 ,
passed away July 7. He shipped in
both the steward and deck depart­
ments, working primarily aboard
Allied Towing vessels. Boatman

illiam made his home in rf olJ<
Va.

GREAT l S

LOUIS CZACHOR
Pensioner Louis
Czachor, 84,
died Aug. 24.
The U.S. Army
veteran joined
the Seafarers in
1960 in Detroit.
Born in Wilkes­
Barre, Pa.,
Brother

Czachor shipped in the steward
department. He worked primarily
aboard American Steamship vessels,
including the Nicolet. Brother
Czachor started receiving retirement
stipends in 1983 and resided in his
native state.

MICHAEL McCORMICK
Brother Michael
McCormick, 52,
passed away
Aug. 20. Born
in Wyandotte,
Mich., Brother
McCormick
was a U.S.
Army veteran.
He joined the

Seafarers in 1990 in the port of
Algonac, Mich. Brother McCormick
shipped in the deck department and
worked primarily aboard Great
Lakes Towing Co. vessels.
Brownstown, Mich. was his home.

RAILROAD MARINE

ALLEN SEIDEN
Pensioner Allen Seiden, 80, passed
away Aug. 20. Born in Poland, he
started his career with the Seafarers
in 1960 in the port of New York.
The deck department member was a
resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother
Seiden began collecting his pension
in 1983 .



Digest of Shitil(oarcl
Union Meetin9s

The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digeits otanion shjpboatd
minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space

limitations, some will be omitted.

Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department.
Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union

upon receipt of the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded
to ths Seafarers LOG for publication.

CHALLENGER (CSX Lines),
Sept. 24-Chairman William J.
Card, Secretary Brandon D.
Maeda, Educational Director Clive
A. Steward, Deck Delegate Wil­
fredo Cruz, Engine Delegate Jose
A. Quinones, Steward Delegate
Donald L. Huffman. Chairman
announced payoff Sept. 26 in
Jacksonville, Fla. He stressed need
for individual accountability in
reading and understanding sailing
board after departure time has been
posted. Educational director talked
about importance of submitting
completed beneficiary form to
Seafarers Money Purchase Pension
Plan. Forms may be found in
September 2002 LOG or by calling
SMPPP administrator. Treasurer
noted money in ship 's fund spent
on equipment (cables, wiring, etc.)
needed for installation of new
satellite dish. Service to be started
at next call in Jacksonville. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
Problem with shuttle service in
Jacksonville from pier to parking
to be taken up with boarding
patrolman at payoff. Next ports:
Jacksonville; San Juan, P.R.

crew members about payoff in
Houston. He also reminded them
ofimportanceofcontributingto
SPAD. Secretary thanked everyone
for good trip and suggested they
take advantage of upgrading facili­
ties at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Steward depart­
ment given vote of thanks for great
food.

DILIGENCE (Maritrans), Sept.
30-Chairman Michael A. Eaton,
Secretary Mary Lou Smith,
Educational Director Arthur K.
Outlaw. Chairman announced pay­
off Oct. 1 in Texas City, Texas.
Educational director spoke about
union 's upgrading facilities in
Piney Point. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Crew members ex­
pressed appreciation for new TV
system.

HARRIETTE (Maritime Over­
seas), Sept. 22-Chairman Mark
Downey, Secretary Joseph Birke,
Educational Director Kevin Car­
raby, Deck Delegate Charles
McPherson, Engine Delegate
Charles Sandino, Steward Dele­
gate Santiago Amaya. Chairman

CONSUMER (CSX Lines), Sept. announced vessel to anchor Sept.
8-Chairman Rufrno J. Giray, 25 in New Orleans. Payoff will
Secretary Terry L. Allen, take place next day. Educational
Educational Director Joseph A. director encouraged crew members
Bur e ega e obert to upgrade skills at Paul Hall

..:...-=o-1= gine ~ -rr .... r-1~~rr-:r-. ,-So ·
Gary E. Doyen, Steward Delegate OT reported by deck delegate;
Frank Sison. Chairman announced none reported in engine or steward
payoff in Oakland, Calif. He departments. Recommendation
thanked everyone for fine job dur- made to look into raising retire-
ing voyage and Coast Guard in- ment pay. Everyone reminded to
spection. He reminded crew to take any problems they may have
have books ready for patrolman on to department delegates or bosun
arrival. Secretary reported rumor before speaking to ship's officers.
that company is up for sale-with Vote of thanks given to steward
Carlyle Group being possible department for great job.
buyer. Educational director urged
crew members to upgrade skills at
Paul Hall Center in Piney Point,
Md. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Shuttle bus service in
Honolulu was discontinued.
Members think this is a safety
issue and should be looked into.
Vote of thanks to steward depart­
ment and other crew members for
keeping clean ship.

COURIER (Intrepid Ship Man­
agement), Sept. 20-Chairman
David L. Hollenback, Secretary
Johnnie B. McGill Jr., Educa­
tional Director Ronnie L. Day Jr.,
Deck Delegate Robert A. Stellon,
Engine Delegate Jean S. Cou­
villion, Steward Delegate Rigo­
berto V. Ruiz. Chairman wished
good vacation to those getting off.
Educational director advised crew
members that z-cards can be
renewed up to 11 months before
expiration. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Deck delegate
requested clarification on entitle­
ment trips off. Waiting for replace­
ment of circuit breaker for dryer on
crew laundry. Vote of thanks given
to steward department. Next port:
Corpus Christi, Texas.

DEVELOPER (USSM), Sept. 3-
Chairman Joseph J. Caruso,
Secretary Robert A. Castillo, Edu­
cational Director Thomas H. East­
wood, Steward Delegate David
Camacho. Chairman informed

INNOVATOR (USSM), Sept. 22-
Chairman Stephen R. Kastel,
Secretary Benedict N. Opaoo,
Educational Director Christopher
L. Earhart, Engine Delegate
Abdul H. Mohamed. Chairman
announced payoff Sept. 25 upon
arrival in Los Angeles. He noted
smooth trip with no beefs or dis­
puted OT reported, and that every­
one worked well together in keep­
ing ship clean and accident-free.
Educational director reminded
crew about securing all necessary
endorsements to sail and keeping
them up to date. Suggestion made
to modify certain requirements for
pension. Chairman recommended
to captain that new DVD and sur­
round-sound be purchased for crew
lounge. Request made for copies of
new contract. Next ports: Oakland,
Calif.; Dutch Harbor, Alaska;
Yokohama and Nagoya, Japan.

KODIAK (CSX Lines), Sept. 8-
Chairman Garry D. Walker,
Secretary Melvin E. Morgan,
Educational Director Alfonso D.
Bombita, Deck Delegate Thomas
B. Schroeder, Steward Delegate
Sam Y. Kassem. Chairman an­
nounced payoff Sept. 10 in
Tacoma, Wash. at 11 p.m. He
advised crew to check with board­
ing patrolman and pay dues at that
time. For safety/security, he also
suggested that bilingual crew mem­
bers speak English in public

spaces. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Everyone asked to keep
noise down at night in crew lounge
and help keep linen locker tidy.
Vote of thanks given to steward
department for job well done. Next
ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Anchorage
and Kodiak, Alaska.

LIBERTY GLORY (Liberty Mari­
time Corp.), Sept. I-Chairman
Juan M. Rivas, Educational
Director Greg Alvarez. Chairman
reported ship is headed toward
Portland but that destination may
change at any time. He asked those
getting off to clean rooms before
leaving ship. Ship's fund, which is
kept by steward and bosun, holds
$120. It can be used for anything
crew members want, such as
movies. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Steward stated one
apprentice is aboard, working in
his department. Complaint made
regarding lack of linen. Captain
said to order a dozen pillow cases
and towels each trip until deficit is
filled.

LIBERTY GRACE (Liberty
Maritime Corp.), Sept. 21-Chair­
man Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary
Justo R. Lacayo, Deck Delegate
Thomas W. Walker, Secretary
Julio Guity. Chairman reported
smooth trip with good crew. He
advised everyone to be careful
when going ashore in upcoming
ports in Africa and Tanzania. Edu­
cational director stressed impor­
tance of upgrading skills at Piney
Point facility. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Request made for
antenna cable for TV. Vote of
thanks given to steward department
for job well done.

MAERSK CALIFORNIA
(Maersk Line, Ltd.), Sept. 16-
Chairman Brian K. Fountain,
Secretary John G . Reid, Educa­
tional Director Monroe G. Mon-

' legate had .
Noda, Engine Delegate Ronal M.
Ramos, Steward Delegate John
Bolton Jr. Chairman thanked crew
for smooth and safe trip through
six West African ports. He noted
repairs to rails will be done in next
port of Algeciras, Spain. Secretary
thanked crew for helping keep ship
clean. He stated fresh provisions
coming aboard in Spain. Educa­
tional director suggested members
upgrade whenever possible and
keep track of expiration dates on
necessary shipping documents. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
Discussion held about importance
of Maritime Security Program and
of contributing to SPAD. Sug­
gestion forwarded to contracts
department pertaining to receipt of
full pension benefits at whatever
age one reaches 7,300 days of
seatime. Information requested
about new G-class vessels and
how contract is affected. Steward
department given vote of thanks
for job well done, especially great
cookouts. Ship heading to ports in
Spain, France and Italy.

MOTIVATOR (USSM), Sept.
15-Chairman Anthony Maben,
Secretary Matthew Scott, Engine
Delegate George H. Bixby,
Steward Delegate Andres L.
Caballero. Chairman announced
payoff Sept. 16 in Houston. He
advised everyone to lock doors
while in port. He also stated new
dryers have been installed.
Secretary said shipping is tight and
suggested crew members check to
see that all required documents are
not due to expire soon. Educa­
tional director talked about oppor­
tunities for upgrading available at
Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Crew members
reminded to have captain or offi­
cers sign TRBs.

NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), Sept.
15-Chairman Werner Belcher,
Secretary Richard Riley, Educa­
tional Director Daniel Dean.
Chairman announced arrival and
payoff Sept. 17 in Oakland, Calif.
He advised crew members to clean
rooms, have new linen ready for
next person and close room doors
before leaving. Secretary stated
recycling program discontinued due
to lack of participation. Educational
director reminded everyone to keep
all papers in order to avoid conflicts
when registering for new job. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.

Jordan Sr., Deck Delegate Rene
V. Rafer, Engine Delegate Prentiss
R. Smith, Steward Delegate
Charles Atkins. Chairman an­
nounced payoff Sept. 14 in Tacoma,
Wash. He hoped enough copies of
new contract would be available at
that time for all crew members.
Educational director mentioned
company may soon have new
owner. Treasurer stated $346 in
ship's fund and $278 in cookout
fund. Crew requested purchase of
new DVD player with some of the
money. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Both deck and engine

Looking Forward to Dinner on the Achiever

Aboard the Sea/and Achiever, Chief Cook Obencio Espinoza is
about to put the evening's meal into the oven. It's one of his spe­
cial chicken recipes, much loved by the crew members. Espinoza
also serves as steward delegate aboard the USSM vessel.

Communications from headquarters
read aloud. Discussion held about
some ships being retired while new
ones are being added and that SIU
members are once again aboard the
paddle-wheelers. Everyone asked to
be considerate of fellow ship-

es~incttutinglm s-nmkin-gtn
crew TV room and not using upper
deck engine room door (except in
case of emergency) so that day men
and watchstanders can get some
rest. Outside doors should remain
closed to save air conditioning in
house. The Navigator crew gave its
best wishes to Brother George
Holland from San Francisco, who
retires this trip after 39 years with
the union. "Job well done, George."
Chief Cook Glenn Taan and his
department given vote of thanks for
great food-and plenty of it. Next
ports: Oakland and Long Beach,
Calif.; Honolulu, Hawaii.

NEW YORK (ATC), Sept. 1-
Chairman Calvin Logue, Secretary
Nancy Heyden, Educational
Director Edward Self, Deck
Delegate Albert Balatico. Chair­
man announced a draw Sept. 2 in
Cherry Point, Wash. and payoff
Sept. 6 in Long Beach, Calif.
Secretary requested crew members
not go into chill box during night.
The slamming of the doors is very
loud, especially to those living right
above the box. If supplies are need­
ed, they should be picked up at din­
ner. Educational director stressed
need to support the union through
SPAD donations and to upgrade at
Piney Point. All movies should be
returned to officers' lounge when
through. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Request for having show­
ers painted has been discussed with
mate. He will have work done this
winter when other indoor work is
also planned. Crew held discussion
about employment issues with ATC
and about respect for fellow crew
members and their privacy.

PACIFIC (CSX Lines), Sept. 9-
Chairman Stanley A. Gurney,
Secretary Kristen M. Swain,
Educational Director Keith L.

departments have unlicensed
apprentices this voyage, and both
are doing a good job. Suggestion
made to raise pension benefits and
add 80 percent payment for dental
services. Steward department
received "loud vote of thanks" for
me'als trnd baroecues:-Tne ewar
department has done an outstanding
job, and the crew really appreciates
it."

SEALAND ACHIEVER (USSM),
Sept. 22-Chairman James E.
Davis, Secretary Andrew Hagan,
Engine Delegate Gregory T.
Johns, Steward Delegate Obencio
M. Espinoza. Chairman made crew
members aware of SIU legal
department and how it can help
Seafarers. Educational director
urged everyone to support SPAD
program and upgrade skills at Piney
Point when opportunities arise. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote
of thanks given to steward depart­
ment for great meals and service.

WASHINGTON (ATC), Sept.
18-Chairman Timothy D.
Koebel, Secretary Robert Men­
sching, Deck Delegate Douglas R.
Gantenbein, Educational Director
Kevin E. Hall, Engine Delegate
Gary Loftin. Chairman reminded
crew of vessel's policy requiring
form signed by bosun or steward
attesting to cleanliness of room
before getting off He also advised
them of dress policy in mess hall­
no caps, tank tops or sandals with­
out socks. Some disputed OT
reported in engine department; no
beefs or disputed OT noted in deck
or steward departments. Suggestion
made to change name of ''vacation
pay'' to "supplemental compensa­
tion." Chairman reported on letter
he sent to VP Contracts Augie
Tellez, requesting him to write let­
ter to Oregon Dept. of Labor
explaining what SIU vacation pay
is and how it should not preclude
receiving certain benefits. Request
made for ice machine in crew mess.
Kudos given to steward department
for excellent cuisine. Next ports:
Cherry Point, Wash.; Singapore.

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SIJ•WIARY AllllllAL REPORT FOR
SREAT LAKES 1116 & DREDSE PENSION PLAN

This is a summary of the annual report for the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension
Plan EIN: 13-1953878, Plan No. 003, for the period January l. 2001 through
December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare
Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of l 974 (ERJSA).

Basic Financial Statement
Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were

$1,482)567. These expenses included $204,845 in administrative expenses and
$1,277,722 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of251 persons
were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although
not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits.

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $24.217,068
as of December 31, 2001, compared to $23,919,767 as of Janll1lry 1, 2001. During
the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $297,301. This
increase includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets;
that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and
the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired dur­
ing the year. The plan had a total income of $1,779,868 including employer contri­
butions of $146,830, realized losses of $(276) from the sale of assets, earnings from
investments of$1,133,213 and unrealized appreciation of assets of $500,101.

Minimum Funding Standards
An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to

keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of BRISA.

four Rlgbts 111 Additional lnfonnatilJn
You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof.

on request. The items listed below are included in that report:
1) An accountant's report;
2) Assets held for investment;
3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets;
4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and
5) Financial information and information on payments to service providers.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report. or any part thereof, write or call the
Board of Trustees of the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan. 5201 Auth Way,
Camp Springs. MD 20746; telephone {301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying
costs will be $4.35 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part there­
of.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator) on request and at
no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying
notes, or a statement of .income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or
both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these
two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report.

You also have the legally protected.right to examine the annual report at the main
office of the plan (5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S.
Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S.
Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department
should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare
Benefits Adminjstration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N .W.,
Washington DC 20210.

SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT

FOR SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFn'S PLAN

This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan,
EIN: 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January l, 2001 through December
31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits
Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 (ERISA).

The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the
terms of the plan.

Basic Rnancial Statement

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $19,670,283
as of December 31, 2001, compared to $27,571,337 as of January 1, 2001. During the
plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $7,901,054. This
decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets;
that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and
the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired dur­
ing the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $53,292,476 includ­
ing employer contributions of $50,408,374, realized gain of $535,973 from the sale
of assets, earnings from investments of $1,997,771, other income of $69,188 and
unrealized appreciation of assets of $281, 170.

Plan expenses were $61,193,530. These expenses included $6,062,794 in admin­
istrative expenses and $55, 130, 736 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries.

Your Rights ta Additional Information

You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof,
on request. The items listed below are included in that report:

1) An accountant's report;
2) Assets held for investment;
3) Transaction in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and
4) Financial information and information on payments to service providers.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the
Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp
Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs
will be $2.25 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at
no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying
notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or
both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these
two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The
charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying
of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main
office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S.
Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S.
Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department
should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, NS638, Pension and Welfare
Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.;
Washington DC 20210.

Know Your Rights
FINANCIAL REPORTS. The

Constitution of the SIU Atlantic,
Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters
District/NMU makes specific provi­
sion for safeguarding the member­
ship'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-treasur­
er. 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 recommenda­
tions. Members of this committee
may make dissenting reports, specific
recommendations and separate find­
ings.

TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of
the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and
Inland Waters District/NMU 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 representa­
tives and their alternates. All expen­
ditures and disbursements of trust
funds are made only upon approval
by a majority of the trustees. All trust
fund fmancial records are available at
the headquarters of the various trust
funds.

SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's
shipping rights and seniority are pro­
tected exclusively by contracts
between the union and the employers.
Members should get to know their
shipping rights. Copies of these con­
tracts are posted and available in all

. union halls. If members believe there
have been violations of their shipping
or seniority rights as contained in the
contracts between the union and the
employers they should notify the
Seafarers Appeals Board by certified
mail, return receipt requested. The
proper address for this is:

Augustin Tellez, Chairman
Seafarers Appeals Board

5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746

Full copies of contracts as referred
to are available to members at all
times, either by writing 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 and lives aboard
a ship or boat. Members should know
their contract rights, as well as their
obligations, such as filing for over­
time (OT) on the proper sheets and in
the proper manner. If, at any time, a
member believes that an SIU patrol­
man or other union official fails to
protect their contractual rights prop­
erly, 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. It also
has refrained from publishing articles
deemed harmful to the union or its
collective membership. This estab­
lished policy has been reaffirmed by
membership action at the September
1960 meetings in all constitutional
ports. The responsibility for Sea­
farers LOG policy is vested in an edi­
torial board which consists of the
executive board of the union. The
executive board may delegate, from
among its ranks, one individual to
carry out this responsibility.

PAYMENT OF MONIES. No
monies are to be paid to anyone in
any official capacity in the SIU
unless an official union receipt is
given for same. Under no circum­
stances should any member pay any
money for any reason unless he is
given such receipt. In the event any­
one attempts to require any such pay­
ment be made without supplying a
receipt, or if a member is required to
make a payment and is given an offi­
cial receipt, but feels that he or she
should not have been required to
make such payment, this should
immediately be reported to union
headquarters.

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
AND 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 headquar­
ters.

SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT

EQUAL RIGHTS. All members
are guaranteed equal rights in
employment and as members of the
SIU. These rights are clearly set forth
in the SIU Constitution and in the
contracts which the union has negoti­
ated with the employers. Conse­
quently, no member may be discrimi­
nated against because of race, creed,
color, sex, national or geographic ori­
gin.

If any member feels that he or she is
denied the equal rights to which he or
she is entitled, the member should
notify union headquarters.

SEAFARERS POLITICAL
ACTIVITY DONATION - SPAD.
SPAD is a separate segregated fund.
Its proceeds are used to further its
objects and purposes including, but
not limited to, furthering the political,
social and economic interests of mar­
itime workers, the preservation and
furthering of the American merchant
marine with improved employment
opportunities for seamen and boat­
men and the advancement of trade
union concepts. In connection with
such objects, SPAD supports and
contributes to political candidates for
elective office. All contributions are
voluntary. No contribution may be
solicited or received because of force,
job discrimination, financial reprisal,
or threat of such conduct, or as a con­
dition of membership in the union or
of employment. If a contribution is
made by reason of the above improp­
er conduct, the member should notify
the Seafarers International Union or
SPAD by certified mail within 30
days of the contribution for investiga­
tion 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
any time a member ee s t at any of
the above rights have been violated,
or that he or she has been denied the
constitutional right of access to union
records or information, the member
should immediately notify SIU
President Michael Sacco at headquar­
ters by certified mail, return receipt
requested. The address is:

Michael Sacco, President
Seafarers International Union

5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746.

FOB MCS SUPPLEMENTJUIY PENSION PLAN
This is a summary of the annual report for the MCS

Supplementary Pension Plan EIN: 51-6097856, Plan No. 001,
for the period January l, 2001 through December 31, 200 l. The
annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare
Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA).

Basic Rnandal Statement
Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund.

Plan expenses were $821,283. These expenses included
$194,441 in administrative expenses and $626,842 in benefits
paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,128 persons
were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the
plan year, although not all of these persons bad yet earned the
right to receive benefits.

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the
plan, was $9,758,591 as of December 31, 2001, compared to
$9,887,061 as of January l, 2001. During the plan year, the plan
experienced a decrease in its net assets of $128,470. This
decrease includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the
value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of
the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets
at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired dur­
ing the year. The plan had a total income of $692,813 including
realized gain of $113,856 from the sale of assets, earnings from
investments of $505,540 and unrealized appreciation of assets
of $73,417.

Minimum Funding Standards
An actuary's statement shows that enough money was con­

tributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the
minimum funding standards of ERlSA.

Your Rlglrls 111 Additional lnfonnalion
You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual

report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below
are included in that report:

1) An accountant's report;
2) Assets held for investment;
3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets;
4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan;

and
5) Financial information and information on payments to

service providers;
To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part there­

of, write or call the Board of Trustees of the MCS Sup­
plementary Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD
20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying
costs will be $6.15 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page
for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administra­
tor, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and
liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of
income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or
both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the
plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying
notes will be included as part of that report.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the
annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way,
Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor
in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S.
Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests
to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure
Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210.



SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER
UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE

The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime
Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. for December 2002 as well as a few
classes in the new year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of
Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry.

Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the mem­
bership, the maritime industry and-in times of conflict- the nation's security.

Students attending any of these classes should check in the Saturday before
their course's start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the
morning of the start dates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reserva­
tions should be made for Saturday.

Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at
the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994 .. 0010.

Deck Upgrading Courses
Arrival Date of

Course Date Completion

Able Seaman January20 Febrnary 14

Automatic Radar PlottingAids* January 27 January 31

(*must hcwe radar unlimited)

Bridge Resource Management December9 December 13

(BRM) - Inland February 3 February7

Celestial Navigation May12 May30

GMDSS (Simulator) December2 December 13

February3 February 14

Lifeboatman/Water Survival January 6 January 17

February 17 February28

March31 April 11

January 13 January 24

De mber9 December 20
February 10 February 21

a£ch 31 pfll 1 -
Third Mate January 13 March 7

Steward Upgrading Courses

Galley Operations/ Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week.

Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently

beginning November 23.

Engine Upgrading Courses
Arrival Date of

Course Date Completion

Oiler January 13 February 21

QMED January 13 April 4

Welding January 6 Jannary 24

February 3 February 21

Engine Utility {EU) January 27 February 21

March 17 April 11

Safety Specialty Courses
Arrival Date of

Course Date Completion

Advanced Firefighting December2 December 13

February 3 February 14

Basic Fire Fighting/STCW December 9 December 13

December 16 December 20

February 17 February 21

Fast Rescue Boat January 27 January 31

Government Vessels Jaouary20 February 7
March 10 March 28

Medical Care Provider January20 January24

Tankerman (PIC) Barge* January 13 January 17
(*must haJie bask fire fighting)

Tanker Familiarization/ December 2 December 13
Assistant Cargo (DL)* January27 February7

(*must have basic fire fighting)

Academic Department Courses
------- - - -

General education and collegeco;-rses are available as needed. In addition, basic

vocational support program courses are offered throughout the year, one week

prior to the AB, QMED, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival
courses. An introduction to computers course will be self..study.

Look for the complete 2003 Paul Hall Center curriculum

guide in next month's issue of the Seafarers LOG.

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UPGRADING APPLICATION

Date of Birth Telephone _ _________ _ ----------
Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D

If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be
processed.

Social Security # _______ __ _

Seniority _____________ Department ________ _

U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D Home Port

Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _______________ _

Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes DNo

If yes, class#------------------------ -­

Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes ONo

If yes, course(s) taken _____________________ _

Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement?

0 Yes 0 No Firefighting: 0 Yes 0 No CPR: 0 Yes DNo

Primary language spoken ------- --------------

With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty
(120) days sea time for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date
your class starts, USMMD (z-card) front and back, front page of your union book indi­
cating your department and seniority, and qualifying seatime for the course if it is
Coast Guard tested. All OL. AB and JE ap.olicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of
$140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order onlv. payable to
LMSS.

COURSE
BEGIN
DATE

END
DATE

LAST VESSEL: ________________ Rating: ____ _

Date On: ___________ _ Date Off:

SIGNATURE _____________ DATE

NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you
present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any ques­
tions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point.

RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education,
Admissions Office, PO. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189.

The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and
Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qual­
ified, of any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission,
access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 12/02

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Paul Hall Center Classes

Engine Utility --- Unlicensed apprentices in the third phase of their training completed
the engine utility course Sept. 27. They are (in alphabetical order) Austin Ayers, Josette
Brown, Trevor Cohn, Beato Diaz Jr., Harold Gerber, Aaron Matuszny, Joshua McDaniel and
Lon Molnar. Also, upgraders Talib Aekins and Nicholas Murgolo graduated from the class.
Their instructor, Jay Henderson, is at far right.

Bridge Resource
Management­
Seafarers who grad­
uated from the bridge
resource manage­
ment course Oct. 4
are (from left} Charlie
Pierce, Herb Walling
(instructor), Ralph
Kirby, William Heu
and Brian O'Neal.

Fast Rescue Boat- Under the instruction of Stan Beck (standing left) are Seafarers
who completed the fast rescue boat course Nov. 1. They are (in alphabetical order) John
Arnold, Dimitre Dimitrov, Richard Douglas, Anwar Muthala, Michael Parks, DeGutenberg
Poitevien and Emmett Wattigny.

Computer Lab Classes
Recent gradu­
ates of the com­
puter lab at the
Paul Hall Center
pose with their
certificates. In
photo at left are
(from left, seat­
ed) Joseph
Butasek and
Clinton Cephas.
In the photo at
right are (from
left) Richard
Douglas, Virginia
Panoncillo and
Dimitre Dimitrov.
Their instructor,
Rick Prucha,
stands in back in
both pictures.

Able Seaman - Receiving their certificates for completion of the AB class ending
Oct. 25 are upgrading students (in alphabetical order) Ritche Acuman, Michael Aikens,
Joseph Arnold, Weston Beres, Eric Bourdon, Jesse Hale, Chaires Huggins, Brandon
Lovejoy, Nicholas Manessiotis, Chris Marquez, Miguel Matos, Felix Medina, Mohamed
Mohamed, Thomas Muncy, Ryan Nichols, DeGutenberg Poitevien, Matthew Ryan,
Raymond Ryan, Michael Sherno, Michael Sottak and Christopher Waldo.

Tankerman (PIC) Barge - These Seafarers who successfully completed the
tankerman (PIC) barge course Sept. 27 are (in no specific order) Philip Curtis, Raymond
Henderson, Timothy Burke, William Jordan, Michael Hester, Cameron Peterson, James
Fisher, George Legg, Scott Heginbotham, Thomas Gavagan, Anthony DiCicco, Glenn
Barnes, Clinton Finley, Jerry Sobierij, Scott Green, Norman Dauphin and James Souci.
Also in photo are instructor Stacey Harris and instructor Brad Wheeler. (Note: Not all stu­
dents are pictured.)

Government
Vessels -

Upgrading Seafarers
who took part in the
government vessels
course held aboard

the USNS John
McDonnell, which

ended Sept. 12, are
(in no specific order)

Richard Johansen,
Servillano Lozandi,

Nick Giron, Nicci
Chevalier, Abaoulla

Alssoudi , James
Lowell, John Nelson,
Oscar Palacios and·

Kelly Doyle.

:;:,f-riY student Who ha§ r~gister~d for a cf~s~ and finqs-f(.)r whatever
v,\

0

· ,, ~~at ~e ~.~'· she .yannota~~end1 ·-pfease lnform the-admissions
_@~~rtmen( So ··!hat another student may take that place.

Fast Rescue Boat - Oct. 18 was graduation day for
members of a recent fast rescue boat course. In alphabeti­
cal order are Michael Russo, Jeffrey Hardy, Robert Joiner,
Erik Fabian , Rene Peinado, Dale Wilson, Brian McLarnon,
Bruce Walsh, Anton Sulic and Robert Tierney Jr. Their
instructor, Stan Beck, stands second from left .



Paul Hall Center Classes

Advanced Fire Fighting - Completing the advanced fire fighting class Oct. 18 are
(in alphabetical order) Mian Ahmad, Janet Baird, Bartow Bridges Ill, Michael Brooks, William
Buhrig Ill, Douglas Carson, James Cleland, Kenneth Creech, Philip Curtis IV, Richard
Douglas, John Gilston, Edgardo Ines, Ronald Kitlas, Richard Lewis, Eric Lund, Paul Narro,
James Oling, James Porter, William Shotley, Edgar Shrode, Roger Steward, William
Thomas and Donald White. Their instructor was Anthony Hammett.

Tankerman (PIC) Barge - Inland boatmen ho graduated from the
tan erman P C barge class Oct. 25 are (in alphabetical order) Robert Albe,

Glay-Burkart, Erik Fabian, Jeffrey Hardy, Robert Joiner, Brian McLarno ,
Charles Mills, Rene Peinardo, Michael Russo, Anton Sulic, Robert Tierney,
Bruce Walsh and Dale Wilson. Their instructor, Mitch Oakley, is at far left.

Welding - The two­
week welding course was

completed Nov. 8 by (in
alphabetical order)
Ehtesham Ahmed,

Roderick Brown, Joseph
Butasek, Clinton Cephas,

Albert Dulig, Eric Lund,
Paul Narro and Joe Tuata.

Lif eboatman/Water
Survival - Earning
their lifeboatman/water

survival endorsement
Oct. 25 are (in alphabeti­

cal order) Porfirio
Amaya, Shwe Aung,

Harold Bryan, James
Cleland, Hiram Davies,

Tesfaye Gebregziagher,
Juan Vega and Ranny

Westby.

Graduating from
the ARPA course
Oct. 18 are (in
alphabetical order)
Bradley Burkart,
Dimitre Dimitrov,
Frederick Luna,
Joseph Meravy, C.
Robert Mills and
Eric Vizier.

In the October issue of the LOG, the incorrect photo was used for this Basic Safety Training
class. The correct photo is shown above for the participants consisting of Jose Maglalang, Terry

Basic Safety
McQuillen, Patrick Moore, John Mullon, Richard Naigle,
Ahmed Nasser, Vagn Teddy Nielsen, Udjang Nurdjaja,
Timothy Peters, Leroy Rawls Jr., Pedro Sellan, Ronald
Smith, David Somers, Glen Toledo, Joel Trotter and Dale
Wilson. Training Classes

Michael Aikens, Abraham Alfaro, Joseph Arnold, Shwe Aung, Weston Beres, Eric Bourdon,
Harold Bryan, Artemio Cespedes, Katherine Craig, Sherry Griffin, Troy Hebert, Charles
Huggins Ill, Napthali Lawrence, Brian Lu, Miguel Matos, Alvin Mccants, Jeffrey Mccusker,
Mohamed Mohamed, Thomas Muncy, Terence Newman, James Patrick 111 , Raymond
Ryan, Michael Sottak, Eric Vieira, Christopher Waldo, David Wiley and Seth Brinson Ill.

llAlllTIME

Richard Bennett, Steve Brannan, Ralph Garner, Ricky Goodman, Donald Grinnell,
Michael Guy, Larry Jones, James Keevan, Charles Noell Ill, Jimmie Petmecky, Dwight
Reece, Domingo Sesante, Leon Smith, William Tindale, Andre Jennette and William
Yore. Their instructor, Stacey Harris, is second from right. (Note: Not all are pictured.)



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Volume 64, Number 12 December 2002
SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS
NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, NMU Pension Plan

and Annuity Plan 401 K Plan - page JO

Seafarers Pension Trust, Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan.
Seafarers Vacation Fund, NMU Vacation Plan, NMU Pension Trust -

page 11

Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan. Seafarers Health
and Benefits Plan - page 20

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The past few months have been busy ones aboard the Sill-crewed 1st Lt. Jack Lummus. helo deck, and the deck department was fast at work to assist in all the lifts to accomplish

this feat. " With the help of the ABs, all the food was carried up to the reception site on the
bridge and set up in 45 minutes.

The vessel- the flagship for Compsron Three in the Pacific- is part of the Military Sealift
Command's (MSC) prepositioning fleet for the U.S. Marine Corps located in Guam and
Saipan. And the engine department played a large part, as well, repairing the elevator in time for

the celebration. In a letter from Lummus Chief Steward John Fallon, which accompanied the photographs
on this page, he notes that the regular duties of the crew members- taking care of more than

60 shipboard personnel (including merchant mariners as well as U.S.
"My hat goes off to the Sill members- a true team that made this event a success,"

Fallon said.
Navy and civilian contractors }-were augmented with a number of

special events.
After that successful event, Fallon said he was informed of a shipboard visit by Rear

Admiral John M. Stewart Jr., commander, MSC Atlantic and Europe. A special menu was
prepared and served, and again, Fallon was grateful for the cooperation of all departments in

Preparing
for the change of
command recep­
tion are (from top)
SAs Videl
Valasteros and
Shaddad Musa, work-
ing on the cold appetizers
into the wee hours of the
night; Cook/Baker Evelyn
Tayag, baking decorative
serving trays for the appe­
tizers; Chief Cook Cecil
Husted, cooking for the
party as well as for the
more than 60 crew mem­
bers; and SAs Perry
Asuncion and Abdul, cre­
ating the hot appetiz­
ers.

A change of command ceremony was held Sept. 5 aboard
ship in Apra Harbor, Guam. It was truly a team effort on the
part of Lummus crew members to coordinate the "white
uniform" event in which Capt. Richard Bump replaced
Capt. William Daniels as the commanding officer of the
Navy's Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3.

According to Fallon, "After the menu
was set, the steward department

turned to--some two weeks in
advance. Cook/Baker

Evelyn Tayag took off by
baking bread and
hors'd'oeuvres. They
looked and tasted spec­
tacular. Two nights
before the event, it was
all hands in the steward

department prepping the
food and decorating all

the trays. There were some
18 different menu items."
The day before the event, the

. chief steward notes, "a giant
white tent went up on the

helping make admiral proud.
The one-year anniversary of the

September 11 terrorist attacks was com­
memorated by Fallon in a written trib­
ute he placed on each table along with
an American flag.

"Well, I thought the celebrations
were over," wrote Fallon, "but then
came the best of the best- a barbecue
sponsored by our ship's officers, crew
and U.S. Navy personnel." The steward
department from the Pfc Dewayne T.
Williams also shared in the festivities,
which were held at the MicroBeach
Pavillion in Saipan. Since many of our
crew members are married and live in
Saipan, it turned into a true family
event, with wives and children attend­
ing. All had a great time tossing the foot- Capt. Richard Bump cuts into a celebratory cake
ball and frisbee , as well as eating and following the change of command ceremony.
socializing."

He concludes, "As one can surmise, sailing the flagship is a lot of work, but the enjoy­
ment which comes out of that work surpasses the work itself."

Right: AB Greg Jackson and
Recertified Bosun Bill Bratton get a

few minutes of rest after helping
erect a tent on the helo deck.

1 2001 tribute
septentber 1 ' t d occurred-a direct

2001 the unexpec e menca-our horne­
On September 11 , f the' united States ~f A hock in horror, and

tt k on the mainland o hatever 1ocat1on ,_ ins er~ slaughtered in
a ac We all watched from w_ nocent human \Ives w
l_an~- belief, as thousands ~fin mber the innocent

The hot appetiz­
ers (above) and
cold appetizers
(below) were part
of the elegant buf­
fet set up for the
change of com­
mand ceremony.

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May the fon for us all on this Richard H. Baker.
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Cook/Baker Evelyn Tayag (left) and SA
Perry Asuncion fire up the grill during a
beach barbecue in Saipan.


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